保定学院《大学英语A（一）》2024-2025学年第一学期期末试卷.doc

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保定学院《大学英语A（一）》2024-2025学年第一学期期末试卷
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第一部分 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1、________ your blog, I would have written back two days ago.
A．If I read B．Should I read
C．Had I read D．If I could have read

2、The incomes of skilled workers went up. , unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.
A．Moreover B．Therefore
C．Meanwhile D．Otherwise

3、Not until he went abroad to further his study_______ the importance of English.
A．has he found B． he has found
C．did he find D． he had found

4、The young man has ______ experience. He probably can’t do that job.
A．few B．little
C．some D．any

5、—________ the woman with the baby come over? We have a seat here.
—Thank you, sir. Actually I do have my seat here. But my baby likes to look out of the window.
A．Would B．Shall
C．Must D．May

6、One of the few things you ______ say about English people with certainty is that they talk a lot about the weather.
A．need B．must C．can D．should

7、Experts warn that medical waste from hospitals, if ________properly, may lead to spreading diseases.
A．not handled B．not being handled
C．not to be handled D．not having handled

8、---I’ve heard a lot about you. You got promoted, right? ______
--- Many thanks.
A．Good for you B．You asked for it
C．There you are D．You’ve gone too far

9、_______ it is so hot, I guess we can’t do anything until after dark.
A．In case B．Now that C．Even if D．As though

10、With Mother's Day around the corner，I have taken some money out of the bank_____________ presents for my mother.
A．buy B．to buy
C．buying D．having bought

第二部分 阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Good books take readers on journeys in their minds. The announcement of this year’s US National Book Awards finalists has highlighted a number of modem literary treasures. Here are two standouts to add to your reading list.

♦ A Little Life
A Little Life follows four university friends, Jude, Willem, JB and Malcolm, who start their adult lives in New York City after graduating from a famous New England college. They attend parties，go on dates and gain professional success.
What sets this novel apart is that Yanagihara explores larger issues through her work. As the story unfolds, Jude’s mysterious and painful past appears. When Jude’s friends try to help him, they start to realize the limits of love. Sadly, they struggle to accept what can’t be helped.
Yanagihara rids the novel of any significant events and important figures in New York. This gives readers a sense of closeness and allows them to make close connections with the characters’ emotional lives.
♦ Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates, a journalist, explains what it means to be an African-American in the US in his latest book Between the World and Me.

Drawing from the style of James Baldwin’s 1963 book The Fire Next Time, Coates addresses the wild racism (种族歧视) in the US. Interestingly, the book is written in the form of an open letter to Coates’ 14-year-old son Samori. Through its pages, Coates hopes to prepare Samori for the challenges that young African-Americans face on the street and even in school. Coates shares his tough childhood in West Baltimore and his inspiring college life at Howard University.
What makes this book stand out is Coates’ great writing skill. The language of Between the World and Me, like Coates’ journey, is vivid and attractive.
1、What do the four characters in the first novel have in common?
A．They all live a happy life.
B．They all had a painful past
C．They all do well in their jobs.
D．They all dislike to attend parties.
2、What do Jude’s friends do with his problem?
A．They refuse to do anything.
B．They only offer a little help.
C．They succeed in helping him out.
D．They try to help but could do little.
3、Why does Coates write the open letter to his son?
A．To let the public know the unfair racism.
B．To teach him how to deal with racism.
C．To warn people of the harm of racism.
D．To call on people to get rid of racism.

B
Skeptics are a strange lot. Some of them refuse to admit the serious threat of human activities to the environment, and they are tired of people who disagree with them. Those people, say skeptics, spread nothing but bad news about the environment. The “eco-guilt” brought on by the discouraging news about our planet gives rise to the popularity of skeptics as people search for more comforting worldviews.
Perhaps that explain why a new book by Bjorn Lomborg received so much publicity. That book, The Skeptical Environmentalist, declares that it measures the “real state of the world” as fine. Of course, another explanation is the deep pockets some big businesses with special interests. Indeed, Mr. Lomborg’s views are similar to those of some Industry-funded organizations, which start huge activities though the media to confuse the public about issues like global warming.
So it was strange to see Mr. Lomborg’s book go largely unchallenged in the media though his beliefs were contrary to most scientific opinions. One national newspaper in Canada ran a number of articles and reviews full of words of praise, even with the conclusion that “After Lomborg, the environmental movement will begin to die down.”
Such one-sided views should have immediately been challenged. But only a different review appeared in Nature, a respected science magazine with specific readership. The review remarked that Mr. Lomborg’s “preference for unexamined materials is incredible (不可信的)”。
A critical (批判的) eye is valuable, and the media should present information in such a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People might become half-blind before a world partially exhibited by the media. That’s a shame, because matters concerning the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.
1、 According to the passage, which of the following may be regarded as “skeptics”?
A．People who agree on the popularity of “eco-guilt”.
B．People who disbelieve the serious situation of our planet.
C．People who dislike the harmful effect of human activities.
D．People who spread comforting news to protect our environment.
2、Which of the following can be a reason for the popularity of Lomborg’s books?
A．Some big businesses intend to protect their own interests.
B． The book challenges views about the fine state of the world.
C．The author convinces people to seek comforting worldviews.
D．Industry–funded media present confusing information.
3、The author mentioned the review in Nature in order to_____.
A．voice a different opinion
B．find fault with Lomborg’s book
C．challenge the authority of the media
D．point out the value of scientific views.
4、What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage?
A．To encourage the skeptics to have a critical eye.
B．To warn the public of the danger of half–blindness with reviews.
C．To blame the media’s lack of responsibility in presenting information.
D．To show the importance of presenting overall information by the media.

第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．
Education is very close in my heart. My father grew up in a very small village in China. In those days, not many villagers could read. So my father 1 a night school to teach them how to read. With his help, many people learned to 2 their own names; with his help, many
people learned to read newspapers for the first time; with his help, many women were able to 3 their children how to read. As his daughter, I know what 4 means to the people, especially those without it.
After generations of hard work, china 5 a long way in education. I myself 6 that progress. Otherwise, I would never become a famous singer and a professor of music. I am following my father's 7 to help continue china's success story. I am truly 8 to work with the UN and do something about Global Education. I have visited many schools around the world. I've seen first-hand how much we can do for education.
Education is about women and girls. It is important for girls to go to school because they will become their children’s 9 teacher someday. But women still 10 over half of the world's poor in population and 60% of adults who can't read. Education is of extreme importance in 11 such inequalities. Education is about equality. In poor countries and regions the number of school dropouts is 12 . We call for more educational 13 to these places.
Education is about the young people. Young people are the future. Education is important because it not only gives young people 14 and skills but also helps them become 15 citizens.
As the UNESCO special envoy(特使)and the mother myself, my 16 to education for all will never change. Many years ago my father made a small difference in his village. 17 , we can make a big difference in the world.
I was once asked about my Chinese 18 . I said I hope all children especially girls can have access to good education. I 19 one day education first will no longer be a dread but a reality 20 by every young woman on this planet.
1、A．rebuilt B．found C．attended D．opened
2、A．remember B．pronounce C．write D．confirm
3、A．teach B．inform C．convince D．enquire
4、A．education B．contribution C．devotion D．civilization
5、A．has travelled B．has come C．has walked D．has taken
6、A．contribute to B．approve of C．benefit from D．pass down
7、A．routine B．fashion C．suggestions D．footsteps
8、A．determined B．confident C．honored D．fortunate
9、A．first B．unforgettable C．Impressive D．patient
10、A．care for B．account for C．stand for D．allow for
11、A．accepting B．tolerating C．handling D．evaluating
12、A．controversial B．ambiguous C．accurate D．astonishing
13、A．resources B．experiences C．qualifications D．materials
14、A．permission B．strength C．wealth D．knowledge
15、A．independent B．responsible C．intelligent D．capable
16、A．response B．commitment C．reaction D．attention
17、A．Together B．Meanwhile C．Therefore D．Moreover
18、A．expectation B．vision C．dream D．ambition
19、A．promise B．believe C．assume D．sense
20、A．desired B．realized C．faced D．enjoyed

第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Keep Your Eyes Open for Weight Loss Ads
“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight”
“Two full inches in the first three days!”
These are the kinds of statements 1． (use) in magazine, newspaper, radio and television ads, 2． (promise) new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device The promoters of products say they 3． shape the legs, slim the face and smooth wrinkles Often such products are nothing more than money-making things for their promoters The results they produce are questionable, and some are dangerous to health
To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public, 4． is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation If the product is a drug, FDA(Food and Drug Administration) can require proof that it is safe and effective before it 5．(put) on the market But if the product is a device, FDA has no authority 6． (require) premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness 7． a product already on the market is a danger to health, FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily, or it can take legal action, including seizure(查封) of the product
One notable case a few years ago 8．(involve) an electrical device called the Relaxacisor, 9． had been sold for reducing the waistline The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through contact pads FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the device on the grounds 10． it was dangerous to health and life

第四部分 写作（共两节）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Today I visited an experienced English teacher, who used to be mom’s teacher、 Both mom and I were eager to get some advice to improve her English、 He welcomed us warm and began testing my English knowledge, asking me to read the texts and spelling some words、 I did well as I had interested in English since childhoo、 He was pleased with my performance but gave me valuable suggest: preview and review、
Then he goes through my English papers, only to find my bad handwriting, which needed being improving badly、 Under his guidance, I practiced writing letters, words, sentences and a whole text、
I was surprised at what beautifully I wrote! What the wonder!

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是攀枝花中学学生李华。有一批美国高中学生到你校参观，学校安排你负责接待。请你用英语向他们简单介绍你校的基本情况，主要内容如下：
1. 自我介绍；
2. 学校历史及教学设施；
3. 学校的课程安排；
4. 课外活动（如社团活动、体育运动等）。
注意： 1. 词数100左右，文章开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：社团 — club
Good morning, dear friends,
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