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浙江横店影视职业学院《大学英语》期中考试

2010—2011学年第二学期 任课教师： 吕振燕等
课程编码： 09001192 使用班级：10制作系
系： 班级： 姓名： 学号：

总
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题号
得分
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二

三

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Part Ⅰ Vocabulary & Structure

Section A
Choose the most appropriate item to complete each statement. (10’)
1. He had never given a speech to so many people, so he felt __________.
A. excited B. stupid
C. disappointed D. nervous
2. We sat on the top of the mountain to watch the sun __________ early in the morning.
A. rise B. rose
C. to rise D. risen
3. The question __________ discussed at the meeting now will interest many people in the
city.
A. been B. will be
C. having been D. being
4. The __________ leaves were removed by the garbage collector.
A. falling B. fell
C. fallen D. fall
5. What do you mean _______ “share”?
A. on B. at
C. by D. with
6. The rest of her money __________ invested in the stock market since then.
A. has been B. have been
C. is D. are
7. I’m sure that the crew __________ still annoyed at the captain’s decision.
A. was B. have
C. are D. is
8. The fire spread through the hotel very quickly, but everyone __________ get out.
A. was able to B. could
C. had to D. would
9. I’ve been lucky __________ I have never had to worry about money.
A. in that B. for that
C. except that D. thanks to
10. It’s nearly eight o’clock. He __________ be here at any moment.
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A. dare B. should
C. need D. must

Section B
Fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the bracket. (10’)

11. He (success)____________in writing a book with the help of his father.
12. If you want to sell your computer, put an (advertise) ____________ in the newspaper.
13. The professor, along with his students, (be) _____________ going to attend the meeting
tomorrow.
14. We are looking forward to (work) ____________ with you in the future.
15. My radio doesn’t work, so I’ll have it (repair) ________________.
16. Thomas was cheerful and (help) ____________, and we soon become good friends.
17. My teacher used to (courage)______________ us to answer his questions voluntarily.
18. Now many young people spend several hours a day (talk) ___________ on a mobile
phone.
19. (give) __________a second chance for him to try, he is sure to win the first place.
20. English (speak)____________in Britain, the US, and many other countries.

Part Ⅱ Reading (40’ )
Passage One (2’×5)
Professional sports are very popular in the United States. The most popular sports are
baseball, football, and basketball. Each has its own season and millions of supporters.
Professional teams get their names from the cities where they are located.
Basketball is well known around he world. Professional basketball games in the United
States are played indoors during the winter months from November to April.
Baseball is an American sport. It is played in evenings nearly every day of the week and
on weekends as well. The season begins in April and finishes in October.
Football has become the most popular professional sport in the U.S. American football is
different from international football. It is played on Sundays from August to January.
Professional players are very well paid. The most famous players make millions of
dollars for their playing skill. Americans best players have made more money than the U.S.
president.
Choose the best answers:
1. In America, the best liked sports are ______________.
A. Baseball and football B. basketball
C. basketball and swimming D. both A and B
2. ______________has millions of supporters.
A. Baseball B. Football C. Basketball D. Each of the above
3. Professional basketball games in the United States are played indoors ______________.
A. during the summer months B. during the winter months
C. during the spring months D. during the autumn months
4. ______________is played in evenings nearly every day.
A. Basketball B. Football C. Baseball D. Volleyball
5. ______________.make millions of dollars for their playing skill.
A. All players B. The famous football judges
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C. Most football D. The most famous players

Passage Two (2’×5)
Marco Polo was an Italian traveler who took parting one of the longest land voyages of
the Middle ages. His father and uncle were Venetian merchants who traveled widely to trade
with people in other lands. They even went as far as China, and on their second visit to that
country they took young Marco with them. They set out in 1271, crossing Persia, western
Asia, and the Gobi desert---place almost unknown to Europeans in those days. They reached
Beijing in 1275, where they were welcomed by the great Mongol conqueror Kublai khan.
In 1292 the three men started on their return journey. It took them three years to reach
Venice. They had been away for 24 years and were hardly recognized even by their relatives.
At a banquet to their return, the travelers produced beautiful silks and bags full of jewels.
These were the fruits of their trading and gifts from Kublai Khan.
In 1298 Marco Polo was caught in a sea battle between Venice and Genoa. During his
captivity he dictated the story of his journeys to a fellow prisoner. It was later published as
The Book of Marco Polo and became so popular that it was translated into many languages.
And encouraged several later explorers.
Choose the best answer:
6. Marco Polo, together with his father and uncle, traveled a long distance to
China____________.
A. where they had never been before.
B. for the purpose of trading
C. by ship only and without much difficulty
D. for adventure and pleasure
7. After the three men went back to Venice, people could hardly recognize them
because__________.
A. They spoke a different language
B. they were too tired after such a journey
C. they had changed greatly during many years of absence
D. they didn’t want to let people recognize them
8. At a banquet to their return, __________________
A. they told people about Kublai Khan
B. they gave people gifts and fruits brought from China
C. they laid out silks and fruits brought from China
D. they showed people previous stones and silks
9. The Book of Marco Polo was a book first written_________
A. in many languages
B. by Marco Polo in the battle
C. as a result of his fellow prisoner’s help
D. right after Marco Polo came back from China
10. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Marco Polo was an Indian traveler
B. It took the three men 4 years to get to China
C. The Book of Marco Polo was very popular later
D. Marco Polo went to China one time

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Passage Three (2’×5)
The computer is fast, and never makes a mistake, while people are too slow, and full of
mistakes sometimes. That’s what people often say when they talk about computers. For over a
quarter of a century, scientists have been making better and better computers. Now a
computer can do a lot of everyday jobs wonderfully. It is widely used in factories, hospitals,
post office and airports. A computer can report, decide and control in almost every field.
Many computer scientists are now thinking of making the computer “think” like a man. With
the help of a person, a computer can draw pictures, write music, talk with people, play chess,
recognize voice, translate languages and so on. Perhaps computer will one day really think
and feel. Do you think the people will be afraid when they find that the computer too clever to
listen to and serve the people?
11. A computer is clever because people are _____
A. clever B. not clever C. slow D. making mistakes
12. Which of the following can computers not do now?
A. Draw pictures B. Talk C. Invent new things D. Serve the people
13. What will happen in the future?
A. Most work will be done by the computer. B. People will no longer use computer.
C. Computers will be used only talk with people. D. All computers will be put into prison.
14. The passage is written to __________.
A. warn people of the danger of the computer
B. tell people about the computer
C. tell people about computer scientists
D. show how to use the computer
15. The best title for this passage is _________.
A. “Computers” B. “Computer Scientists”
C. “The Future World” D. “Talk With Computers”

Match (1’×10)
A------------------- working environment
B-------------------- resume
C------------------- qualification
D -------------------personnel department
E------------------ certificate
F------------------ management staff
G------------------ telephone interview
H------------------ position
I -------------------interview
J------------------- cover letter
K------------------ early-level clerk
L------------------ contract
M------------------ CV
N---------------- applicant
O---------------- human resources
P---------------- basic wage

1. （ ） 工作环境 2. （ ）人力资源
3. （ ）求职者 4.（ ）合同
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5. （ ）求职信 6. （ ）电话面试
7. （ ）人事部 8.（ ）底薪
9.（ ）管理人员 10. （ ）职位

Part Ⅲ Translation
Directions: This part, 1-4 (2’ ×4), is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.
Each of the four sentences is followed by four choices of suggested Chinese translation
marked A, B, C, D. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer
Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph 5 in the corresponding space on the
TranslationComposition Sheet.
1. Modern medicine has become a more exciting field of study as a result of the two recent
changes.
A. 由于最近发生的两个变化，现代医学使整个研究领域都更为令人振奋。
B. 最近的两个变化使现代医学成为一个更令人振奋的研究领域。
C. 现代医学使整个研究领域都更为令人振奋，并同时引起了最近的两个变化。
D. 现代医学成为一个更令人振奋的研究领域的结果就是最近两个变化的发生。
2. Some animals- dogs and cats, will voluntarily stay with a human even if given the chance
to get away.
A. 许多动物像猫和狗，甚至自愿的跟人待在一起，赶都赶不走。
B. 有些动物如猫和狗，即使赶它们走也不会走，它们乐意人为伴。
C. 一些动物如猫和狗，如果赶它们走，它们就会自愿跟人待在一起。
D. 有些像猫和狗的动物，即使赶它们走也会跟人待在一起。
3. If you put yourself into his shoes, you will understand the decision.
A. 如果你把自己放在他的鞋子里，你就会明白这个决定了。
B. 如果你处在他的位置上，你就会明白这个决定了。
C. 如果你站在他的鞋子上，你就会明白这个决定了。
D. 站得高就能明白这个决定。
4. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he couldn’t help but go.
A. 当有个朋友送给吉姆一张游戏票时，他帮不了忙，只好去了。
B. 当有个朋友送给吉姆一张游戏票时，他不想帮忙，而是走了。
C. 有朋友送给吉姆一张比赛票，他不得不去了。
D. 当有个朋友送给吉姆一张比赛票时，吉姆不能不去。
5. Instructions to Readers’ Card (4’ ×3)
1) All the clients who bought books in the store between June and December 31, 2009 can
be entitled (有资格) to Readers’ Card.
2) To get the Readers’ Card, you need to fill the forms with personal data. Our store will
ensure the specific use and security of data.
3) The card is made of paper now. Please keep it well. At proper time, our store will
inform the card holders of replacing the old card with IC card.

Part Ⅳ Writing (20’)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a
letter of Application for a Job according to the instructions given below in
Chinese. Remember to write it on the TranslationComposition Sheet.
内容：
你叫李华，下个月即将从商业学校毕业，在学校有突出的成绩，也有商业上的某
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些经验。从该公司的工作人员夏敏处得知要招聘经理助理，想应聘该职位，因此
写信给王先生。随信 附上简历，并盼早日回复。
October 25
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, 2010












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浙江横店影视职业学院《大学英语》期中考试

2010—2011学年第二学期 任课教师： 吕振燕等
课程编码： 09001192 使用班级：10制作系
系： 班级： 姓名： 学号：

总
分

题号
得分
一

二

三

四

Part Ⅰ Vocabulary & Structure

Section A
Choose the most appropriate item to complete each statement. (10’)
1. He had never given a speech to so many people, so he felt __________.
A. excited B. stupid
C. disappointed D. nervous
2. We sat on the top of the mountain to watch the sun __________ early in the morning.
A. rise B. rose
C. to rise D. risen
3. The question __________ discussed at the meeting now will interest many people in the
city.
A. been B. will be
C. having been D. being
4. The __________ leaves were removed by the garbage collector.
A. falling B. fell
C. fallen D. fall
5. What do you mean _______ “share”?
A. on B. at
C. by D. with
6. The rest of her money __________ invested in the stock market since then.
A. has been B. have been
C. is D. are
7. I’m sure that the crew __________ still annoyed at the captain’s decision.
A. was B. have
C. are D. is
8. The fire spread through the hotel very quickly, but everyone __________ get out.
A. was able to B. could
C. had to D. would
9. I’ve been lucky __________ I have never had to worry about money.
A. in that B. for that
C. except that D. thanks to
10. It’s nearly eight o’clock. He __________ be here at any moment.
1

A. dare B. should
C. need D. must

Section B
Fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the bracket. (10’)

11. He (success)____________in writing a book with the help of his father.
12. If you want to sell your computer, put an (advertise) ____________ in the newspaper.
13. The professor, along with his students, (be) _____________ going to attend the meeting
tomorrow.
14. We are looking forward to (work) ____________ with you in the future.
15. My radio doesn’t work, so I’ll have it (repair) ________________.
16. Thomas was cheerful and (help) ____________, and we soon become good friends.
17. My teacher used to (courage)______________ us to answer his questions voluntarily.
18. Now many young people spend several hours a day (talk) ___________ on a mobile
phone.
19. (give) __________a second chance for him to try, he is sure to win the first place.
20. English (speak)____________in Britain, the US, and many other countries.

Part Ⅱ Reading (40’ )
Passage One (2’×5)
Professional sports are very popular in the United States. The most popular sports are
baseball, football, and basketball. Each has its own season and millions of supporters.
Professional teams get their names from the cities where they are located.
Basketball is well known around he world. Professional basketball games in the United
States are played indoors during the winter months from November to April.
Baseball is an American sport. It is played in evenings nearly every day of the week and
on weekends as well. The season begins in April and finishes in October.
Football has become the most popular professional sport in the U.S. American football is
different from international football. It is played on Sundays from August to January.
Professional players are very well paid. The most famous players make millions of
dollars for their playing skill. Americans best players have made more money than the U.S.
president.
Choose the best answers:
1. In America, the best liked sports are ______________.
A. Baseball and football B. basketball
C. basketball and swimming D. both A and B
2. ______________has millions of supporters.
A. Baseball B. Football C. Basketball D. Each of the above
3. Professional basketball games in the United States are played indoors ______________.
A. during the summer months B. during the winter months
C. during the spring months D. during the autumn months
4. ______________is played in evenings nearly every day.
A. Basketball B. Football C. Baseball D. Volleyball
5. ______________.make millions of dollars for their playing skill.
A. All players B. The famous football judges
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C. Most football D. The most famous players

Passage Two (2’×5)
Marco Polo was an Italian traveler who took parting one of the longest land voyages of
the Middle ages. His father and uncle were Venetian merchants who traveled widely to trade
with people in other lands. They even went as far as China, and on their second visit to that
country they took young Marco with them. They set out in 1271, crossing Persia, western
Asia, and the Gobi desert---place almost unknown to Europeans in those days. They reached
Beijing in 1275, where they were welcomed by the great Mongol conqueror Kublai khan.
In 1292 the three men started on their return journey. It took them three years to reach
Venice. They had been away for 24 years and were hardly recognized even by their relatives.
At a banquet to their return, the travelers produced beautiful silks and bags full of jewels.
These were the fruits of their trading and gifts from Kublai Khan.
In 1298 Marco Polo was caught in a sea battle between Venice and Genoa. During his
captivity he dictated the story of his journeys to a fellow prisoner. It was later published as
The Book of Marco Polo and became so popular that it was translated into many languages.
And encouraged several later explorers.
Choose the best answer:
6. Marco Polo, together with his father and uncle, traveled a long distance to
China____________.
A. where they had never been before.
B. for the purpose of trading
C. by ship only and without much difficulty
D. for adventure and pleasure
7. After the three men went back to Venice, people could hardly recognize them
because__________.
A. They spoke a different language
B. they were too tired after such a journey
C. they had changed greatly during many years of absence
D. they didn’t want to let people recognize them
8. At a banquet to their return, __________________
A. they told people about Kublai Khan
B. they gave people gifts and fruits brought from China
C. they laid out silks and fruits brought from China
D. they showed people previous stones and silks
9. The Book of Marco Polo was a book first written_________
A. in many languages
B. by Marco Polo in the battle
C. as a result of his fellow prisoner’s help
D. right after Marco Polo came back from China
10. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Marco Polo was an Indian traveler
B. It took the three men 4 years to get to China
C. The Book of Marco Polo was very popular later
D. Marco Polo went to China one time

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Passage Three (2’×5)
The computer is fast, and never makes a mistake, while people are too slow, and full of
mistakes sometimes. That’s what people often say when they talk about computers. For over a
quarter of a century, scientists have been making better and better computers. Now a
computer can do a lot of everyday jobs wonderfully. It is widely used in factories, hospitals,
post office and airports. A computer can report, decide and control in almost every field.
Many computer scientists are now thinking of making the computer “think” like a man. With
the help of a person, a computer can draw pictures, write music, talk with people, play chess,
recognize voice, translate languages and so on. Perhaps computer will one day really think
and feel. Do you think the people will be afraid when they find that the computer too clever to
listen to and serve the people?
11. A computer is clever because people are _____
A. clever B. not clever C. slow D. making mistakes
12. Which of the following can computers not do now?
A. Draw pictures B. Talk C. Invent new things D. Serve the people
13. What will happen in the future?
A. Most work will be done by the computer. B. People will no longer use computer.
C. Computers will be used only talk with people. D. All computers will be put into prison.
14. The passage is written to __________.
A. warn people of the danger of the computer
B. tell people about the computer
C. tell people about computer scientists
D. show how to use the computer
15. The best title for this passage is _________.
A. “Computers” B. “Computer Scientists”
C. “The Future World” D. “Talk With Computers”

Match (1’×10)
A------------------- working environment
B-------------------- resume
C------------------- qualification
D -------------------personnel department
E------------------ certificate
F------------------ management staff
G------------------ telephone interview
H------------------ position
I -------------------interview
J------------------- cover letter
K------------------ early-level clerk
L------------------ contract
M------------------ CV
N---------------- applicant
O---------------- human resources
P---------------- basic wage

1. （ ） 工作环境 2. （ ）人力资源
3. （ ）求职者 4.（ ）合同
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5. （ ）求职信 6. （ ）电话面试
7. （ ）人事部 8.（ ）底薪
9.（ ）管理人员 10. （ ）职位

Part Ⅲ Translation
Directions: This part, 1-4 (2’ ×4), is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.
Each of the four sentences is followed by four choices of suggested Chinese translation
marked A, B, C, D. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer
Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph 5 in the corresponding space on the
TranslationComposition Sheet.
1. Modern medicine has become a more exciting field of study as a result of the two recent
changes.
A. 由于最近发生的两个变化，现代医学使整个研究领域都更为令人振奋。
B. 最近的两个变化使现代医学成为一个更令人振奋的研究领域。
C. 现代医学使整个研究领域都更为令人振奋，并同时引起了最近的两个变化。
D. 现代医学成为一个更令人振奋的研究领域的结果就是最近两个变化的发生。
2. Some animals- dogs and cats, will voluntarily stay with a human even if given the chance
to get away.
A. 许多动物像猫和狗，甚至自愿的跟人待在一起，赶都赶不走。
B. 有些动物如猫和狗，即使赶它们走也不会走，它们乐意人为伴。
C. 一些动物如猫和狗，如果赶它们走，它们就会自愿跟人待在一起。
D. 有些像猫和狗的动物，即使赶它们走也会跟人待在一起。
3. If you put yourself into his shoes, you will understand the decision.
A. 如果你把自己放在他的鞋子里，你就会明白这个决定了。
B. 如果你处在他的位置上，你就会明白这个决定了。
C. 如果你站在他的鞋子上，你就会明白这个决定了。
D. 站得高就能明白这个决定。
4. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he couldn’t help but go.
A. 当有个朋友送给吉姆一张游戏票时，他帮不了忙，只好去了。
B. 当有个朋友送给吉姆一张游戏票时，他不想帮忙，而是走了。
C. 有朋友送给吉姆一张比赛票，他不得不去了。
D. 当有个朋友送给吉姆一张比赛票时，吉姆不能不去。
5. Instructions to Readers’ Card (4’ ×3)
1) All the clients who bought books in the store between June and December 31, 2009 can
be entitled (有资格) to Readers’ Card.
2) To get the Readers’ Card, you need to fill the forms with personal data. Our store will
ensure the specific use and security of data.
3) The card is made of paper now. Please keep it well. At proper time, our store will
inform the card holders of replacing the old card with IC card.

Part Ⅳ Writing (20’)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a
letter of Application for a Job according to the instructions given below in
Chinese. Remember to write it on the TranslationComposition Sheet.
内容：
你叫李华，下个月即将从商业学校毕业，在学校有突出的成绩，也有商业上的某
5

些经验。从该公司的工作人员夏敏处得知要招聘经理助理，想应聘该职位，因此
写信给王先生。随信 附上简历，并盼早日回复。
October 25
th
, 2010












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