二000年下半年广东省高等教育自学考试英语(二)
Ⅰ. Vocabulary and Structure (10 points, 1 point for each)
从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案,并在答题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。
1. She was more ___ than frightened. ( )
[ A ] surprising [ B ] interested [ C ] hated [ D ] surprised
2. The attention of the public was continually ___ to new possibilities in
scientific fields and the discovery of new knowledge. ( )
[ A ] applied [ B ] drawn [C] referred [D] thrown
3. Few, ___ any , live their lives without some degree of unhappiness and suffering. ( )
[A] like [B] except [C] if [D] when
4. Many women are too concerned __ staying thin and they believe that vitamins
are some kind of magic cure to replace food. ( )
[A] of [B] by [C] with [D] on
5. In education , there should be a good balance among the branches of knowledge
that contribute __ effective thinking and wise judgment. ( )
[A] at [B] in [C] for [D] to
6.__ the numbers in employment, the hotel industry was the second largest industry
in this country last year. ( )
[ A ] In line with [ B ] In terms of [ C] In accordance with [ D] In proportion to
7. Air travel is so quick nowadays that we can leave London after breakfast and
arrive in New York ___ eight hours. ( )
[A] in [B] for [C] after [D] until
8. It is also true that the effect of a drug is much __ upon youngsters than adults. ( )
[ A ] bigger [ B ] fewer [C] greater [D] little
9. Because the reading ___ in most college coures are very heavy, students should
plan to read every day.( )
[ A ] assignments [B] schedules [ C ] activities [D] programs
10. For long -time efficiency and happiness it is best to observe the of health
and sound working conditions. ( )
[ A ] principles [ B ] ideas [C] elements [D] factors
Ⅱ. Cloze Test (10 points, 1 point for each)
下列短文中有十个空白,每个空白有四个选项。根据上下文要求选出最佳答案,并在答
题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。
Although American informality (不拘礼节) is well known,
many new visitors think that it indicates a "lack of respect. " This is especially
true in the business world. Americans often use first names 11 meeting a stranger
and do not always shake hands. They often just smile and " Hi "or "Hello," 12
than using more formal hand shake. It is good to remember that to an American
such an informal greeting really means the 13 thing as a more formal hand shake
someplace else. 14 , Americans do not usually give a special "farewell" or hand
shake to each person when they leave a party or business meeting. They will often
just wave good -bye to the whole group or perhaps Say, "Well, so long everybody,
I ’11 see you tomorrow. " They then will leave. 15 hand shakes.
Americans seem 16 totally ?hurried and 4iard’ working or totally informal and
at ease. Often you will see men working at office desks 17 their suit coats and
ties. They may lean far back in their chairs and even put their feet up on the
desk 18 they talk on the telephone. This is not meant to be rude.
A visitor to the United States should therefore understand that being in a great
19 does not indicate unfriendliness and being informal and at ease does not show
a lack of respect. Americans have a great range of customs and habits that at
first may seem puzzling to a visitor. In 20 you will learn these new ways.
11. [A] upon [B] for [C] as [D] at
12.[A]more [B] better [C] rather [D] other
13. [A] such [B] some [ C ] same [ D ] whole
14. [ A ] Similarly [ B ] However [ C ] Therefore [ D ] Especially
15.[A]Some [B] Then [C] So [D] no
16.[A]both [B] all [C] either [D] neither
17. [A] with [B ] without [C] in [D] on
18. [A] while [B] where [C] which [D] because
19. [A] worry [B] trouble [C] pride [D] hurry
20. [A] time [B] case [ C ] turn [ D ] vain
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III. Reading Comprehension ( 30 points, 20 points for each)
下列每篇短文的问题后所给出的四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案,并在答题卡上将相应
的字母涂黑。
Passage One
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
The economic costs of noise to society are several. Airports are currently
operating at less than capacity because of noise regulations which restrict their
hours of operation. For instance, at Washington’ s National Airport on jet traffic
is allowed from 11 pm to 7 am. Other airports restrict the use or certain runways.
One estimate is that noise restrictions reduce possible airport use by 20 percent.
The profitable cargo trade is especially affected by night restrictions.
In the case of airports, jet engines may be modified to reduce their noise level,
or insulation (隔音) from air traffic noise may be provided by the purchase of
land around airports or the insulation of buildings . One setimate is that $5.7
billion would be required to equip all existing jet engines with noise control
devices. Howevr, considering die current state of the art, even taking this step
will not reduce noise levels at all points to acceptabel values, Some combination
of methods is probably necessary.
If all aircraft were made quieter by existing methods , there would be a number
of economic benefits. An increase in airport capacity would occur. Property values
near airports might rise. Transportation costs to and from airports could be
reduced since the airports now could be located closer to population centers.
Much research still needs to be done on the economic aspects of noise reduction
and noise effects. Although some of the effects of noise pollution are known,
more must , be discovered about its efects on health, productivity, property
values and the quality of life . Furthermore, the cost of noise pollution control
to the economy as a whole needs to be investigated.
The public must e alerted to the dangers and economic costs of noise pollution
so that people may make intelligent choices and exert appropriate pressures.
21. There is no jet traffic at Washington’ s National Airport from 11 pm to 7
am because ___.
[ A ] it is extremely dangerous to fly in the dark
[ B ] noise regulations restrict the hou

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