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1、大学英语2大学英语2(高起专)阶段性作业4总分：100分得分：0分一、阅读理解In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the filmmaker Walt Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disneys cartoon（动画片） film for children. When Walt Disney heard Nashs voice, he said, Stop! Thats our duck!The duck was the n

2、ow-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and wore his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight-minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because

3、he lost his temper very quickly. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickeys eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasnt a goody-goody like Mickey.In the 1930s, 40s and 50s Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundred

4、s of Disney cartoons. He also made educational films about the place of the USA in the world and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared-there were no more new cartoons. Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But todays children can still see the old cartoons on televis

5、ion and hear that famous voice.(30分)1). Who was Clarence Nash?_(6分)(A) A cartoonist (B) Donald Ducks voice (C) A film-maker (D) A film star参考答案：B2). The underlined word “audience” in the second paragraph means_.(6分)(A) readers(B) formal interview (C) law freedom (D) the people who watch a film at a

6、cinema 参考答案：D3). The underlined word “goody-goody” in the second paragraph means a person who_ .(6分)(A) likes to appear to be faultless in behavior(B) who likes to appear to be faulty in behavior (C) dislikes to appear to be faultless in behavior(D) dislikes to be faulty in behavior参考答案：A4). Who mad

7、e Donald Duck film?_(6分)(A) Mickey Mouse (B) Clarence Nash (C) Walt Disney (D) Pluto参考答案：C5). When was the first Donald Duck film made?_(6分)(A) In 1933 (B) In 1934 (C) In 1966(D) In 1985参考答案：BBackground music may seem harmless, but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it. Recorded backgro

8、und music first found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in the USA. Very soon it spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without listening to background music.To begin with, background music was intended simply to create a soothing （舒

9、适的） atmosphere. Recently, however, its becoming a big business. An American marketing expert has shown that music can boost（提升） sales or increase factory production by as much as a third.But it has to be the light music. Lively music has no effect at all on sales. Slow music can increase receipts（收入

10、） by 34%. This is probably because shoppers slow down and have more opportunity to spot items they would like to buy. Yet, slow music isnt always the answer. The expert found that in restaurants slow music meant customers took longer to eat their meals, which reduced overall sales. So restaurant own

11、ers might be well advised to play faster music to keep the customers movingunless, of course, the resulting indigestion（消化不良） leads to complaints.(30分)6). Background music was first used _.(6分)(A) in the cinemas and theatres in the USA (B) in the offices and hospitals in the USA (C) in the schools a

12、nd churches in the USA (D) in the factories, shops and restaurants in the USA参考答案：D7). An American marketing expert has found background music can _. (6分)(A) increase sales or factory production (B) create a soothing atmosphere (C) make people slow down (D) make people forget their worries参考答案：A8).

13、_ has no effect on sales.(6分)(A) light music(B) slow music(C) lively music(D) none of the above参考答案：C9). Slow music is useless in _ in increasing sales.(6分)(A) shops(B) restaurants (C) factories (D) cinemas参考答案：B10). Restaurant owners are advised to play _ to increase overall sales.(6分)(A) lively mu

14、sic(B) loud music (C) slower music (D) faster music 参考答案：D二、完型填空Did you sleep well last night? Maybe many people will answer: No. In fact, in the world about one in three people do not have good sleep._(11)_ you say you do not have good sleep, it means waking early and not getting back to sleep, oft

15、en interrupted short period of sleep, or hours of wakefulness. You_(12)_ get tired, worried, and anxious. Your memory and ability to remember things will be_(13)_ .Then what should you do when you have the trouble? Do not worry about it too much. First, lets see whether you can sleep yourself. The w

16、ays are as follows:First,_(14)_ that your bedroom isnt too cold or too hot. Keep it dark and quiet.Second, check your lifestyle:Do not drink tea, coffee, cola or chocolate four hours before_(15)_ . Drink less liquid so that you can have no or fewer visits to the toilet.Set your body clock well by ge

17、tting up and going to bed at the fixed time every day. You_(16)_ take any daytime naps.Develop a relaxing bedtime habit. Read or_(17)_ music, then take a warm bath. If you really can not sleep, try some bread, rice_(18)_ milk. They will help you fall asleep.Go for a daily walk. Natural light help yo

18、u to put your body clock into correct habit,_(19)_ do exercise outdoors if you can.Forget the worries of the day. Write down any worries, thoughts or questions before you go to bed. With these written down, you will have_(20)_ to think about and your sleep will become easier.(40分)11).(A) When(B) In

19、case(C) If(D) As12).(A) might(B) may(C) must (D) should13).(A) affected(B) damaged (C) destroyed (D) endangered14).(A) determined (B) make sure (C) watch out(D) look into15).(A) sleeping(B) going to sleep (C) going to bed (D) falling asleep16).(A) wont (B) wouldnt better (C) had better (D) had bette

20、r not17).(A) wont (B) listen (C) hear(D) see18).(A) and(B) or (C) with (D) on19).(A) neither (B) but(C) so(D) however20).(A) harder(B) fewer (C) more(D) less参考答案：(1)C(2)B(3)A(4)B(5)C(6)D(7)A(8)B(9)C(10)D参考答案：(1)C(2)B(3)A(4)B(5)C(6)D(7)A(8)B(9)C(10)D2015年春季姓名 学号 学习中心 专业 年级 考试时间 大学英语2(高起专)阶段性作业1总分：100

21、分得分：0分一、单选题1. We dont doubt Tacks _ to do the work.(5分)(A) able(B) capable(C) kind(D) ability参考答案：D2. _ different kinds of pianos, the workers improved their quality.(5分)(A) Being produced(B) Having produced(C) Produced(D) Producing参考答案：B3. The speaker raised his voice to make himself_.(5分)(A) heard

22、(B) hear(C) hearing(D) to hear参考答案：A4. What are the _ reasons?(5分)(A) special(B) specific(C) specifically(D) specially参考答案：B5. What do you _ in your life?(5分)(A) grow(B) pursue(C) drive(D) go参考答案：B6. China is one of the largest countries in the world_ 9.6 million square (平方) kilometers.(5分)(A) being

23、 covered(B) covered(C) covering(D) having covered参考答案：C7. A good book does not _ sell well.(5分)(A) necessary(B) necessity(C) necessarily(D) necessities参考答案：C8. Strict _ measures have been taken during the World Cup.(5分)(A) safe(B) save(C) secure(D) security参考答案：D9. He doesnt _ to take a holiday this

24、 summer.(5分)(A) suggest(B) acquire(C) pursue(D) plan参考答案：D10. You are free to get _ you like.(5分)(A) what(B) that(C) those(D) some参考答案：A二、完型填空Food is different from area to area. The French are famous for their sauces, the Italians are praised_(11)_ their pasta-food from mixture of flour, eggs and w

25、ater, the Germans celebrated for their sausages, but is there anything unique to eat in the United States? When you get right down to it, theres nothing quite as_(12)_ as American food. Because the United States_(13)_ mostly of immigrants, there is an amazing variety of foods. The United States is a

26、 vast country_(14)_ by many cultures and climates, and the_(15)_ food of one area is often totally unlike that of another. New Mexico and Massachusetts are good examples of states that have very different traditional foods.To understand and appreciate the food in any one region, it often helps to kn

27、ow the areas history. For example, New Mexico was_(16)_ the home of the Pueblo Indians who lived in villages and grew native_(17)_ such as corn, beans, and pumpkins. Later, Spanish settlers arrived in this area. These two groups exchanged ideas and customs and passed the_(18)_ on to their descendant

28、s. This intermingling (混合) of culture is evident in the food of New Mexico.Each region of the United States is unique. Louisiana has a French impact. Many Germans populate the Midwest. In_(19)_ around America, a tourist has the opportunity not only to visit a variety of places and see diverse landsc

29、apes, but to taste a variety of foods as well.Some may be very different. Others will taste just_(20)_ home.(50分)11).(A) with(B) of(C) for(D) at12).(A) foreign(B) un-American(C) common(D) specific13).(A) composes(B) consists(C) makes up(D) constitutes14).(A) protected(B) affected(C) influenced(D) in

30、herited15).(A) traditional(B) original(C) oriental(D) regional16).(A) always(B) often(C) sometimes(D) once17).(A) crops(B) vegetables(C) fruit(D) flowers18).(A) habits(B) customs(C) foods(D) traditions19).(A) living(B) eating(C) working(D) traveling20).(A) as(B) like(C) at(D) in参考答案：(1)C(2)B(3)A(4)C(5)A(6)D(7)A(8)B(9)D(10)B参考答案：(1)C(2)B(3)A(4)C(5)A(6)D(7)A(8)B(9)D(10)B2015年春季姓名 学号 学习中心 专业 年级 考试时间