福师《 大学英语（2）》期末考试复习资料模拟题

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福师《 大学英语（2）》期末考试复习资料模拟题
大学英语（2）期末考试复习资料模拟题
一、阅读：
( 1 )
The frightening rise in crimes of violence throughout the country has caused more and more people to arm themselves. They buy guns to protect their homes and to carry with them for personal safety when traveling. Unfortunately, instead of safety, what the new handgun owner too often gets is personal tragedy(悲剧). As I found out in my reading, a handgun does not protect the American home very well. The home handgun is far more likely to kill or injure family members and friends than anyone who breaks in, and is especially harmful to young adults and to children.
Because 90 percent of break-and-enters take place when no one is home, the handgun bought for defense is very often stolen. According to some statistics, each year about 100,000 handguns are stolen from ordinary citizens. These guns then enter the criminal underworld(黑社会) and are used in more crimes. Thus, the citizens who lost guns is helping to arm the criminal class.
As a New York City police officer recently pointed out to homeowner who asked if he should buy a handgun to protect his home, too often it is the homeowner himself who ends up getting shot and killed, because he most often warns the robber by saying something like “Stop!” or “What do you think you’re doing?” Possibly, the thief turns and fires.
In street crime, the use of a handgun for defense is very risky, with the defender often losing the gun and having it used against him. The handgun owner seldom even gets the chance to use his or her gun because the moment of surprise is always with the attacker. In fact, trying to use a handgun to keep someone off makes the risk of death quite a bit higher.
For the ordinary citizen, using a handgun is seldom helpful for defense on the street. And, in the home, the only way to get real defense from a personal handgun would be to have it always at the ready, perhaps in hand loaded and ready to fire every time there is a knock on the door. That is not exactly the American way or my idea of a civilized(文明的) society.
1. Why do people arm themselves according to the passage?
  a. Because they want to use guns to protect their personal goods.
  b. Because killing animals is their favorite sport.
  c. Because the number of crimes of violence is still small.
  d. Because people intend to attack others.
2. More often than not, what the handgun brings its owner is _______.
  a. safety    b. tragedy    c. luck    d. happiness
3. It can be understood from the passage that ______.
  a. self-defense is of no use
  b. home handguns do more harm than good to ordinary people
  c. stolen handguns are usually thrown away
  d. handguns are no longer needed
4. If a citizen uses a handgun to protect himself in street crime, he will probably ______.
  a. be safe and sound
  b. kill the attacker
  c. risk his life
  d. hurt other people instead
5. The passage is mainly about _______.
  a. how criminals get guns from ordinary citizens
  b. why the handgun is not essential for home defense
  c. when street crime is most likely to happen
  d. how handguns protect people’s lives
( 2 )
A few years ago it was common to speak of a generation gap between young people and their elders. Parents said that children did not respect and listen to them, while children said that their parents did not understand them at all. What had gone wrong? Why had the generation gap suddenly appeared? Actually, the generation gap has been around for a long time. Many people argue that it is built into every part of our society.
One important cause of the generation gap is the opportunity that young people have to choose their own ways of life. In a more traditional society, when children grow up, they are expected to live in the same area as their parents, to marry people that their parents know and like, and often to continue the family jobs. In our society, young people often travel great distances for their education, move out of the family at an early age, marry or live with people whom their parents have never met, and choose jobs different from those of their parents.
In our society, parents often expect their children to do better than they did, to find better jobs, to make more money and to do all the things that they were unable to do. Often, that is another cause of the gap between them. Often, they discover that they have very little in common with each other.
Finally, the speed at which changes take place in our society is the third cause of the gap between the generations. In a traditional culture, senior people are valued for their knowledge, but in our society the knowledge of a lifetime may become out of date. The young and the old seem to live in two very different worlds, separated by different skills and abilities. No doubt, the generation gap will continue in American life for some time to come.
6. The first paragraph tells us that ______.
A. the problem of the generation gap draws much attention from people
B. it is out of date to talk about the generation gap
C. children and parents are trying to understand each other
D. it is very important for people to frequently communicate with each other
7. In a more traditional society, old people_______.
A. have their children respect and listen to them
B. do not care for their children at all
   C. expect their children to rebel against them
   D. do not live together with their children
8. In American society young people________.
A. do not need to find jobs
B. leave home at an early age
C. have better education than their parents
D. marry people younger than them
9. Which of the following is NOT the cause of the generation gap?
A. Young people like to depend more on themselves.
B. Parents do not love their children dearly.
C. American society changes rapidly.
D. Parents expect too much of their children.
10. The main idea of the passage is ________.
A. that the generation gap needs considering
B. when the generation gap is necessary in American society
C. why the generation gap exist
D. how we can reduce the generation gap
                              
二、交际用语(此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。)
1. — Excuse me，can you tell me where the nearest subway station is?
— _______________________.
A. It’s too far from here.           B. Sorry，I’m a stranger here myself.
C. You can take a bus first.     D. Sorry，I can’t.
2. — I wonder if you could do me a favor.
— _______________________________.
A. Sure.   B. I could. C. Yes，I do. D. No，not at all.
3. — The movie last night was really interesting.
— ____________________________.
A. But it was difficult to understand.      B. I went to the movie，too.
C. I couldn’t agree with you more.        D. It sounds good.
4. — I’m awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time.
— _________________________.
A. Just tell me the reason.      B. You shouldn’t have said so.
C. No problem.              D. Actually I’ve only been here for twenty minutes.
5. — There’s a big party at the students’ center tonight. Are you going with us?
— _____________________________.
A. It’s none of my business.
B. I’d love to，but I have to catch up with my maths assignment.
C. I’ve never had the chance to go there.
D. It’s beyond my expectation.
6. — Cherry，would you mind looking after my cat for a few days when I go on business?
— __________________________.
A. No，I do mind.     B. No，I don’t think it a good idea.
C. Of course not!       D. I’m not used to it.
7. — You’d better take the umbrella with you. It looks like it’s going to rain.
— ____________________________.
A. It’s hard to believe.   B. You may be right. Thank you for reminding me.
C. It’s quite unusual.      D. I think you are too sensitive.
8. — I wonder if Julie will arrive at five thirty as she said this morning.
— ________________________.
A. I think so.     B. She will be late.
C. I don’t know.       D. Don’t worry. She always keeps her word.
9. — Mary，I heard you went skiing with your friends. What happened?
— ___________________________.
A. Well，I never learned skiing.  B. I sprained my ankle and caught a bad cold.
C. Well，it’s difficult to imagine.      D. Nothing serious.
10. — How’s the performance? Excellent?
— ______________________.
A. Far from. I should have stayed home sleeping.    B. It lasted until midnight.
C. My seat was far from the stage.                D. Sorry. I don’t agree with you.
11. — Are you from Italy?
— 　　　　　　　　　　　.
A. Yes, we are.        B. No, we don’t.    C. No, I don’t.       D. No, we won’t.
12. — What do you do?
— ___________________.
A. What do you do?    B. Fine, thank you.
C. I’m a college student     D. I do well in my studies.
13. — Do you think this is a nice place?
—________________________.
A. That’s right.   B. You’re right.    C. No, it’s not here.   D. Yes, I think so.
14. — How’s your mother doing?
—________________________.
A. She is very kind.              B. She is very well.
C. She is not very old.            D. She is doing shopping now.
15. — How did Mr. Jones get to the cinema?
—________________________.
A. At 10 o’clock.                 B. With Mrs. Jones.
C. By car.                        D. To the Grand Theater.
16. — What do you think of your new teacher?
— ________________________.
A. He came to teach us last week.       B. He teaches us English.
C. He has two children.               D. He is very nice.
17. — Are you going on holiday?
—________________________.
A. Not until next week.           B. Three weeks ago.
C. To Beijing.                   D. For only a day or two.
18. — Have you been to Paris?
—________________________.
A. No, I didn’t go there last year.    B. No, but I hope to go there sometime next year.
C. Paris is a nice place to visit.      D. No, it was a long time ago.
19. — Mary, are you and your husband busy this weekend?
— ________________________.
A. This weekend we may go to cinema.     B. No, we’re not.
C. Oh, it’s none of your business.          D. Welcome to our party.
20. — How many students do you teach?
   — ________________________.
A. Quite a bit.     B. More boys than girls.    C. About 50.   D. Three classes.
21. — Seven thirty? I guess I’d better get going for the meeting at eight o’clock. When is the next bus up to the hotel?
— ___________________.
A. That bus leaves here in 15 minutes.　　　B. That bus left just now.
C. That bus isn’t here.                   D. The bus over there is waiting.
22. — What’s happening with the new teaching building?
   — ___________________.
A. It’s not an easy job.                 B. I’ve just come back.
C. I’ve never been there before.          D. It’s held up by the bad weather this week.
23. — Do you know John’s new address? Here’s his mail and I want to send it to him.
— ___________________.
A. Sorry, I don’t think I will do this.        B. Well, we used to be roommates.
C. Well, we will never meet again.         D. Sorry, we didn’t get along before he moved.
24. — I’d like to talk to Professor Li, please.
— ___________________.
A. Oh, you have bad luck.      B. He’s stepped out of the office for a little while.
C. I’m sorry that it’s too late.    D. Who are you, please?
25. — Why are you interested in working for our company?
— ___________________.
A. Because I need to support my family.      B. Because your company has a good reputation.
C. Because I just graduated from university.   D. Because you can give me a high salary.
26. — Are you looking forward to going home for the summer?
   — ___________________.
  A. Yes, I do.  B. No, I don’t.  C. I’m counting the days.   D. I’m so worried about the final.
27. — How do you like the country life here so far?
— ___________________.
A. There is nothing special.       B. It looks like boring.
C. It’s too far from the city.       D. It’s quite different from what I expected.
28. — You may as well take this week off if you are not feeling well.
  — ___________________.
A. No problem.             B. I’ll take your advice. Thank you.
C. Sorry, it’s impossible.      D. It doesn’t matter.
29. — So, what do you think of the dress? It’s in your price range.
— ___________________.
A. Well, I’m afraid I can’t afford it.     B. Sorry, I don’t want to buy any dress.
C. Sorry. Can you buy it yourself?      D. Well, it’s a bit off but it certainly looks nice.
30. — Can you tell something about your life in London for the past six months?
— ___________________.
A. Sorry. I can’t.           B. Why do you ask such a question?
C. Certainly. I’ll tell you.    D. Sorry. I don’t want to talk with you.
三、语法与词汇：
1. Boris has brains. In fact，I doubt whether anyone in the class has ________ IQ.  
　A. a high 　　　　B. a higher 　　　　C. the higher　　　　D. the highest
2. How beautifully she sings！I have never heard ________.  
A. the better voice    B. a good voice C. the best voice    D. a better voice
3. The more he tried to help her, ________ she seemed to appreciate it.
   A. less     B. the less     C. the least    D. the lesser
4. Frank plays ________ Alex.
   A. a lot more better than      B. a lot better than
C. much more better than     D. much more well than
5. This room is ________ much larger than that one.
A. no    B. not a    C. no a    D. as
6. — What was his performance like?
— Oh, it couldn’t have been________.
A. much wonderful  B. more wonderful    C. less wonderful   D. the most wonderful
7. The patient isn’t out of danger. He is ________ than how he was yesterday.
   A. no better B. worst C. not worse D. not more
8. Liu Fang studies much better than ________ student in his class.
A. any     B. any other    C. the other    D. other
9. This year the farmers have produced twice ________ grain ________they did last year.
  A. as less ... as    B. fewer ... than     C. as much ... as    D. as many ... as
10. Rather than ________ to see the film he would prefer ________ stay at home.
A. go ... to B. to go ... to   C. went ... to D. would go ... to
11. Women workers wear hats ______ their hair gets caught in the machinery.
A. if　　　　　　　　B. in case　　　　　　C. unless　　　　　　D. because
12. ______ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Saturday.
A. In spite of    B. But for    C. Because of    D. As for
13. Young ______ John was, he was able to swim across the channel within minutes.
A. as   B. so   C. though   D. although
14. I didn’t remember his name ______ after I had greeted him.
A. when   B. as   C. until    D. while
15. The instruments of the older factory______ .
A. is as good or better than the new one
B. are as good or better than the new one
C. is as good as or better than those of the new one
D. are as good as or better than those of the new one
16. The higher the standard of living, ______ .
A. the greater is the amount of paper is used    B. the greater amount of paper is used
C. the amount of paper is used is greater       D. the greater the amount of paper is used
17. The water gives up energy and becomes cooler ______ the ice receives energy and melts.
A. when    B. while   C. for   D. because
18. I recognized her______ I saw her.
A. the instant (that)      B. after    C. if not    D. unless
19. ______ the 1500’s_______the first Europeans explored the coast of California.
A. It was not until ... when    B. It is until ... that
C. It is not until ... when      D. It was not until ... that
20. He was willing to speak to the reporters ______ he was not identified.
A. on condition that      B. in case   C. suppose that         D. for fear that
21. ______ he works hard, I don’t mind when he finishes the experiment.
A. As soon as   B. As well as   C. So far as    D. So long as
22. We’ll visit Europe next year ______ we have enough money.
A. provided   B. unless   C. until   D. lest
23. Most of the stones are ______ a man and weigh about two and a half tons each.
A. more high   B. much more high   C. higher more    D. higher than
24. ______ he is absent, what shall we do?
A. Now that   B. Seeing that   C. Whether   D. Supposing that
25. ______ the door than somebody started knocking on it.
A. I had closed no sooner         B. No sooner had I closed
C. I had no sooner closed         D. No sooner I close
26. The two elements ______ water is made are the oxygen and hydrogen.
A. that　　　　　　B. which　　　　　C. of which　　　　　D. with which
27. The crime was discovered till 48 hours later, ______ gave the criminal plenty of time to get away.
A. which   B. that   C. so    D. what
28. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, ______ was to be expected.
A. that   B. what   C. so   D. as
29. Mary is the only one of the team members ______ to be transferred.
A. who is going           B. who are going
C. who have been going     D. who has been going
30. Mrs. Lee will move into her new house next Monday, ______ it will be completely furnished.
A. by that time   B. by the time   C. by which time   D. by some time
31. The village ______ my mother grew up in is not far from the city.
A. what   B. where   C. which    D. wherever
32. The company official ______ I thought would be fired received a raise.
A. whom   B. whoever   C. who   D. which
33. The machine is such ______ I have never seen before.
A. what   B. as   C. when  D. where
34. The International Studies University, ______ in 1951, is a military academy.
A. founded                 B. has been founded
C. to have been founded      D. was founded
35. A student, ______ name I don’t know, came to see me.
A. that    B. who   C. whose   D. whom
36. The time will come ______ man can fly_____he likes in the universe.
A. how ... where      B. when ... wherever      
C. where ... where    D. what ... which
37. Is this museum ______ you visited a few days ago?　
A. where    B. that   C. on which    D. the one
38. She is waiting for the doctor ______ I know will not come.
A. whom    B. who   C. Which    D. that
39. Is this the place ______ the exhibition was held?　
A. where    B. that    C. on which    D. the one
40.  — Who is John Smith?
— He is the speaker ______ heard last week.
A. which we would have     B. we would have    C. we   D. we had
四．英译汉：
1. There is no separation for you between work and home.
Even when at home, your work is the top priority.
You are totally committed and driven to work, and your happiness is found in your work.
Work always seems to take precedence over family and leisure time.
You have no social life other than work-related events.
2. Do some brainstorming about your expenses and how you could possibly cut back on them. It is wise to write them down on paper because it is less easy to dismiss them that way. For example, can you cut down on the amount of gas you use by taking public transportation? If you eat out often, consider making more meals at home.
3. You have no social life other than work-related events.
Work is on your mind 24 hours, 7 days.
You feel stressed because of your work.
You get upset when others suggest you cut back on your work.
You do not take vacations, or take your work with you on vacation.