大学英语系列教材 四级学业测试 College english achievement Test Band 4 2011年5月
大学英语系列教材 四级学业测试 College English Achievement Test Band 4 2011 年 5 月
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 % Section A Directions: You will hear four conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, you will hear a question about what was said. After each question there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D), and decide which is the best answer to the question you have heard. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet 1×4=4 point 1. A)Call the police station B)Get the wallet for the man C) Show the man her family pictures D)Ask to see the mans driver's license 2. A)She reserved the tickets several weeks ago B)Tom reserved the tickets for he C)Tom got the tickets just when someone cancelled the reservations D) Someone sold the tickets to her 3. A) Young people are too quick in making decisions B)Young people seldom stay long on the same job C) Young people lose their jobs easil D)Young people are too eager to succeed 4. A)She is visiting her friend B)She is renting an apartment C) She is buying a refrigerator D) She is looking for a hotel Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet (1×6=6 points) Passage one Questions 5 to 7 are based on the passage you have just heard 5.A) How to suffer pain B)How to avoid pain C)How to handle pain D)How to stop pain 6. A) Indians are not at all afraid of pain B) People may be senseless to pain. C)Some people are able to handle pain D) Fakirs have magic to put needles right through their arms 7.A) To prepare mentally for the pain B) To feel pain as much as possible C)To show an interest in pain D) To accept the pain reluctantly
1 Part I Listening Comprehension(20 %) Section A Directions: You will hear four conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, you will hear a question about what was said. After each question there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer to the question you have heard. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet. (1×4=4 points) 1. A) Call the police station. B) Get the wallet for the man. C) Show the man her family pictures. D) Ask to see the man’s driver’s license. 2. A) She reserved the tickets several weeks ago. B) Tom reserved the tickets for her. C) Tom got the tickets just when someone cancelled the reservations. D) Someone sold the tickets to her. 3. A) Young people are too quick in making decisions. B) Young people seldom stay long on the same job. C) Young people lose their jobs easily. D) Young people are too eager to succeed. 4. A) She is visiting her friend. B) She is renting an apartment. C) She is buying a refrigerator. D) She is looking for a hotel. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet. (1×6=6 points) Passage One Questions 5 to 7 are based on the passage you have just heard. 5. A）How to suffer pain. B）How to avoid pain. C）How to handle pain. D）How to stop pain. 6. A）Indians are not at all afraid of pain. B）People may be senseless to pain. C）Some people are able to handle pain. D）Fakirs have magic to put needles right through their arms. 7. A）To prepare mentally for the pain. B）To feel pain as much as possible. C）To show an interest in pain. D）To accept the pain reluctantly
Questions 8 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard C)Light. D)Rotational energy. 9. A)Arocket engine is different from the kick of a gun B)Arocket engine is driven by electricity C) To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction D)Arocket engine is the same as a motor or engine in a car or a fan 10. A) You would stay where you are B) You would move ahead C)You would roll in the opposite direction D) You would fall down Section C Directions: You are going to hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Then listen again and fill in the blanks with what you have heard. When the passage is read for the third time, check what you have written. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet (0.5×8=4 points;2×3=6 points) If the earth gets hotter in the new century, what will happen to animals and the plants which animals depend on for(11) The question offers another way of looking at the(12) effect. People have talked about the general problem of (13) warming for some time. But they were usually worried about things like whether to buy a home on the(14) Biologists and other scientists turned their (15) important meeting that took place last October. They(16) als are(17) to climate. Since the Ice age ended 2, 000 years ago, and warmer temperatures returned to the northern latitudes, many species have migrated north If the (18) about the greenhouse are correct, temperatures will rise by the same amount in the next 100 years as they did in the past 10,000 (19) Many won't. Certain species will probably become very rare (20) Forest fires may become more common. That in turn may harm animals that depend on the trees for food or shelter Changes are part of life, but rapid change, says scientist George Woodwill, is the enemy of life
2 Passage Two Questions 8 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard. 8. A) Electricity. B) Heat. C) Light. D) Rotational energy. 9. A) A rocket engine is different from the kick of a gun. B) A rocket engine is driven by electricity. C) To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. D) A rocket engine is the same as a motor or engine in a car or a fan. 10. A) You would stay where you are. B) You would move ahead. C) You would roll in the opposite direction. D) You would fall down. Section C Directions: You are going to hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Then listen again and fill in the blanks with what you have heard. When the passage is read for the third time, check what you have written. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet. (0.5×8=4 points; 2×3=6 points) If the earth gets hotter in the new century, what will happen to animals and the plants which animals depend on for (11) _______? The question offers another way of looking at the (12) _____ effect. People have talked about the general problem of (13) warming for some time. But they were usually worried about things like whether to buy a home on the (14) _________. Biologists and other scientists turned their (15) __________ to plants and animals at an important meeting that took place last October. They (16) evidence that plants and animals are (17) to climate. Since the Ice age ended 2,000 years ago, and warmer temperatures returned to the northern latitudes, many species have migrated north. If the (18) ________ about the greenhouse are correct, temperatures will rise by the same amount in the next 100 years as they did in the past 10,000. (19) _____________________________________________________________________________? Many won’t. Certain species will probably become very rare. (20) _____________________________________________________________________________. Forest fires may become more common. That in turn may harm animals that depend on the trees for food or shelter. (21) _________________________________________________________________________ Changes are part of life, but rapid change, says scientist George Woodwill, is the enemy of life
Part l Vocabulary and Structure(25%) Directions: There are 50 incomplete sentences in this part For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Choose the One that best completes the sentence. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet. (0. 5x50=25 points) 1. For the transaction to succeed. some means had to be found to the trustee to comply with the terms of the trust B)confront contr D)compel 2. Commonly, these keys are used to the functions of selection and drag-and-drop A)exchange B)transfer C) modify D)convert his IQ and his present state of study, he should be admitted to Tsinghua Univer sity this year if nothing special happens A)To judge fro B)Judging from C)Judged by D) Be judged by 4. Although 20 years passed, Mary still remembers some of that conversati B)chi C)fragments D)shatters The flood great damage to our poverty if we hadnt built so many reservoirs B)would have caused C) had caused D)would be caus 6. For any Chinese or Asian, the successful launch of Shenzhou 5 is a cause for jubilation B)doubtable C)doubtful D)undoubted 7. Those members requested that China undertake an appropriate commitment to these Cut o ft B)eliminate C) 8. Although he had returned to his office exhausted, Godliman's attention kept wandering to a A)store name C) pile D)letter 9. The travel agency promised to offer foreign travelers everything from monuments and castles to modern leisure activities A)honorable B)hostile C)historical D)hospitable 10. Batista was keeping himself in power only by a mounting use of corruption and a)de B)compressio C)confession D)repression I1. The girl remains in serious but stable condition in the care unit in the hospital A)expressive B)extensive C)intens D)ex 2. At the last ring of the bell, all the people at the party joined in with total joy fully and merrily, to welcome the arrival of the New Year B)abund 13. When the factory closed, the machinery was sold off for only a of its true value B)fraction C)fragment D)selection
3 Part II Vocabulary and Structure (25%) Directions: There are 50 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet. (0.5×50=25 points) 1. For the transaction to succeed, some means had to be found to _______ the trustee to comply with the terms of the trust. A) compile B) confront C) control D) compel 2. Commonly, these keys are used to _______ the functions of selection and drag-and-drop interactions. A) exchange B) transfer C) modify D) convert 3. _______ his IQ and his present state of study, he should be admitted to Tsinghua University this year if nothing special happens. A) To judge from B) Judging from C) Judged by D) Be judged by 4. Although 20 years passed, Mary still remembers some _______ of that conversation. A) pieces B) chips C) fragments D) shatters 5. The flood _______ great damage to our poverty if we hadn’t built so many reservoirs. A) would cause B) would have caused C) had caused D) would be caused 6. For any Chinese or Asian, the successful launch of Shenzhou 5 is _______ a cause for jubilation. A) doubtless B) doubtable C) doubtful D) undoubted 7. Those members requested that China undertake an appropriate commitment to _______ these practices. A) cut off B) eliminate C) remove D) struggle 8. Although he had returned to his office exhausted, Godliman’s attention kept wandering to a _______ of messages on the desk. A) store B) name C) pile D) letter 9. The travel agency promised to offer foreign travelers everything from _______ monuments and castles to modern leisure activities. A) honorable B) hostile C) historical D）hospitable 10. Batista was keeping himself in power only by a mounting use of _______, corruption and violence. A) depression B) compression C) confession D) repression 11. The girl remains in serious but stable condition in the _______ care unit in the hospital. A) expressive B) extensive C) intensive D) expensive 12. At the last ring of the bell, all the people at the party joined in with total _______, shouting joyfully and merrily, to welcome the arrival of the New Year. A) abandon B) abundance C) abroad D) abortion 13. When the factory closed, the machinery was sold off for only a _______ of its true value. A) proportion B) fraction C) fragment D) selection
14. Nowadays, many people suffer from depression under the pressure of working B) 15. In order to achieve a higher gDp, the government has taken various measures to rate of economic growth B)accelerate C)decelerate 16. The vast majority of the local people there in rural villages and survive on less than one dollar a day A)set D) 17. Mark was a student at this university from 1999 to 2003 he studied very hard and was made Chairman of the students'Union A) during which time B)for which time C) during whose time D)by that time 18. The newcomers found it impossible to themselves to the climate sufficiently to make permanent homes in the new count 19. My sister is undergoing medical treatment a serious illness. I hope she will recover D) of 20. Quills(99 E)were the chief writing tool from the 6th century until the of steel pens in the mid of 19th century 21. If he a strong love for the handicapped children, he wouldnt be working so tirelessly for them A)doesnt have B)hadnt have C)didnt have D)wouldnt have 22. His proposal of decreasing production was turned down since all the board members thought it A)perfect 23. The civil administration promises that they would not anyone who comes to the relief centre for help A)turn to B)turn away C)turn off D)turn over 24. I don't think she is rude to youshe has just lost her new car and feels bad about it A)consistently B)conscientiously C)consciously 25. He felt as if his whole world had when he learned that his child had been killed in the A)collapsed B)crashed C)collided D)broke 26. His hands were white and small. his frame w his voice was quiet and his manners B)delicate D) breakable 27. There has been a great deal of in the media about the campaign against B)following
4 14. Nowadays, many people suffer from _______ depression under the pressure of working. A) acute B) sharp C) quick D) cute 15. In order to achieve a higher GDP, the government has taken various measures to _______ the rate of economic growth. A) hasten B) accelerate C) decelerate D) quicken 16. The vast majority of the local people there _______ in rural villages and survive on less than one dollar a day. A) settle B) reside C) migrate D) move 17. Mark was a student at this university from 1999 to 2003, _______ he studied very hard and was made Chairman of the Students’ Union. A) during which time B) for which time C) during whose time D) by that time 18. The newcomers found it impossible to _______ themselves to the climate sufficiently to make permanent homes in the new country. A) suit B) adapt C) regulate D) coordinate 19. My sister is undergoing medical treatment _______ a serious illness. I hope she will recover soon. A) in B) with C) for D）of 20. Quills (羽毛) were the chief writing tool from the 6th century until the _______ of steel pens in the mid of 19th century. A) advent B) advance C) approach D) admission 21. If he _______ a strong love for the handicapped children, he wouldn’t be working so tirelessly for them. A) doesn’t have B) hadn’t have C) didn’t have D) wouldn’t have 22. His proposal of decreasing production was turned down since all the board members thought it was _______ nonsense. A) perfect B) total C) sheer D) integral 23. The civil administration promises that they would not _______ anyone who comes to the relief centre for help. A) turn to B) turn away C) turn off D) turn over 24. I don’t think she is _______ rude to you—she has just lost her new car and feels bad about it. A) consistently B) conscientiously C) consciously D) unconsciously 25. He felt as if his whole world had _______ when he learned that his child had been killed in the accident. A) collapsed B) crashed C) collided D) broken 26. His hands were white and small, his frame was _______, his voice was quiet and his manners were refined. A) broad B) delicate C) fragile D) breakable 27. There has been a great deal of _______ in the media about the campaign against genetically modified food. A) attention B) following C) popularity D) publicity
28. The money withheld from the employee's may be kept in the companys checking account for a brief time until the payment is due a)bill B)paycheck C) paper d)de 29. He hates to admit the fact that his infl less and less ever since he resig 30. With the advance of the medical technology, some cancers are talca Br ounted on A)counted in B)counted for C)counted out B)radiance C)radiation 31. My apartment was badly furnished because the workers did not the original paint off A)strip B)omit C)leak D)separate 32. His recent mismanagement of the company has the possibility of getting promoted to the top management A)sorted out B)lost out C)ruled out D)cut out 33. The government has promised to do lies in its power to ease the hardships of the victims in the flood-stricken area A)however B)whichever D)wherever 34. The article is to analyze and appreciate the formation and translation of puns in the classI B) glorify C) horrify 35. Franks dream was to have his own sho he could produce the workings of his own A)that B) in which C)by which D)how 36. His was probably already pacing up and down with a dismissal speech rehearsed B)fireman C)supervisor 37. Every culture has developed or certain kinds of food and drinks, and equally strong attitudes towards others B)expectations C)fantasies 38. Increasing the military share of the world product has been possible only by reducing A)clumsy B)crude 39. The towns wildlife reserve has gained a one of the best leisure resorts in the count A)fame B)reputation C D)favor 40. The girl got herself into a serious situation she was likely to lose control over her C) while 41. Generally speaking, this is not a usual exit. You should only use this door in an B)emergency C)urgency D)accident
5 28. The money withheld from the employee’s _______ may be kept in the company’s checking account for a brief time until the payment is due. A) bill B) paycheck C) paper D) deposit 29. He hates to admit the fact that his influence has _______ less and less ever since he resigned from the leadership. A) counted in B) counted for C) counted out D) counted on 30. With the advance of the medical technology, some cancers are treated by _______ therapy nowadays. A) radiant B) radiance C) radiation D) radical 31. My apartment was badly furnished because the workers did not _______ the original paint off the walls before they started painting. A) strip B) omit C) leak D) separate 32. His recent mismanagement of the company has _______ the possibility of getting promoted to the top management. A) sorted out B) lost out C) ruled out D) cut out 33. The government has promised to do _______ lies in its power to ease the hardships of the victims in the flood-stricken area. A) however B) whichever C) whatever D) wherever 34. The article is to _______, analyze and appreciate the formation and translation of puns in the play. A) classify B) glorify C) horrify D) intensify 35. Frank’s dream was to have his own shop _______ he could produce the workings of his own hands. A) that B) in which C) by which D) how 36. His _______ was probably already pacing up and down with a dismissal speech rehearsed. A) policeman B) fireman C) supervisor D) salesman 37. Every culture has developed _______ for certain kinds of food and drinks, and equally strong negative attitudes towards others. A) preferences B) expectations C) fantasies D) fashions 38. Increasing the military share of the _______ world product has been possible only by reducing civilian consumption. A) clumsy B) crude C) coarse D) gross 39. The town’s wildlife reserve has gained a _______ as one of the best leisure resorts in the country. A) fame B) reputation C) recognition D) favor 40. The girl got herself into a serious situation _______ she was likely to lose control over her motorbike. A) where B) which C) while D) why 41. Generally speaking, this is not a usual exit. You should only use this door in an _______. A) emergence B) emergency C) urgency D) accident
42. Fadeless is your quiet care. Boundless is your deep love. With to my dearest mother, I sh to say: Thank you, mom! B)spell C)blessing D)elation 43. A man cannot smile like a child a child smiles with his eyes, while a man smiles with his lips alon B)bu 44. X-rays are able to pass through objects and thus make details that are otherwise impossible to observe A)it visible B)visibly C)visible D)they are visible 45. Their performance is a hit. You should book the ticket early to yourself of a good seat in A)ensure assure C)insure D)secure 46. The schools themselves admit that not all children will be successful in the jobs t are being trained A)in that B)for that C)in which D)for which 47. I watched the day light slowly in through the windows, and saw before me in mental gaze the vision of Death C)climb 48. From what people said, I managed to that he wasn't coming even though I was not told eam B)gleaming C)glean D)gleaning 49. In my childhood memories, we were living a but happy life, with no luxuries to speak A)coarse B)rude C)crude D)rough 50. Most of the young men of this region bordering the sea training in navigation B)go on C)go in for D)go after Part Il Reading Comprehension (30%) Section A Directions: There are two passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D) You should decide on the best choice. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet. (2x10=20 points) Passage one All forms of life interact with the environment in which they exist, and also with other life forms. In the 20th century this premise gave rise to the concept of ecosystems, which can be defined as any situation where there is interaction between organisms and their environment
6 42. Fadeless is your quiet care. Boundless is your deep love. With _______ to my dearest mother, I wish to say: Thank you, mom! A) omen B) spell C) blessing D) elation 43. A man cannot smile like a child, _______ a child smiles with his eyes, while a man smiles with his lips alone. A) so B) but C) and D) for 44. X-rays are able to pass through objects and thus make _______ details that are otherwise impossible to observe. A) it visible B) visibly C) visible D) they are visible 45. Their performance is a hit. You should book the ticket early to _______ yourself of a good seat in the theatre. A) ensure B) assure C) insure D) secure 46. The schools themselves admit that not all children will be successful in the jobs, _______ they are being trained. A) in that B) for that C) in which D) for which 47. I watched the daylight slowly _______ in through the windows, and saw before me in mental gaze the vision of Death. A) move B) creep C) climb D) ascend 48. From what people said, I managed to _______ that he wasn’t coming even though I was not told so. A) gleam B) gleaming C) glean D) gleaning 49. In my childhood memories, we were living a _______ but happy life, with no luxuries to speak of. A) coarse B) rude C) crude D) rough 50. Most of the young men of this region bordering the sea _______ training in navigation. A) go against B) go on C) go in for D) go after Part III Reading Comprehension (30%) Section A Directions: There are two passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice. Then write your answer in the corresponding place on your Answer Sheet. (2×10=20 points) Passage One All forms of life interact with the environment in which they exist, and also with other life forms. In the 20th century this premise gave rise to the concept of ecosystems, which can be defined as any situation where there is interaction between organisms and their environment
Ecosystems are composed of a variety of abiotic and biotic components that function in an interrelated way. The structure and composition is determined by various environmental factors that are interrelated. Variations of these factors will initiate dynamic modifications to the ecosystem Some of the more important components are: soil, atmosphere, radiation from the sun, water, and living organisms Each living organism has a continual relationship with every other element that makes up its environment. Within the ecosystem, species are connected and dependent upon one another in the food chain, and exchange energy and matter between themselves as well as with their environment Every species has limits of tolerance to factors that affect its survival, reproductive success and ability to continue to thrive and interact sustainably with the rest of its environment, which in turn may have effects on these factors for many other species or even on the whole of life. The concept of an ecosystem is thus an important subject of study, as such study provides information needed to make decisions about how human life may interact in a way that allows the various ecosystems to be sustained for future use rather than used up or otherwise rendered ineffective For the purpose of such study, a unit of smaller size is called a micro-ecosystem. For example, an ecosystem can be a stone and all the life under it. A macro-ecosystem might involve a whole ecological region, with its drainage basin The following ecosy stems are examples of the kinds currently under intensive study: oceanic ecosystems, continental ecosystems, such as "forest ecosystems", meadow ecosystems such as steppes or savannas, or agro-ecosystems, systems in inland waters, such as lentic ecosystems such as lakes or ponds, or lotic ecosystems such as rivers. Another classification can be made by reference to its communities, such as in the case of a human ecosystem. Regional groupings of distinctive plants and animals best adapted to the regions physical natural environment, latitude, altitude, and terrain are known as biomes. The broadest classification, today under wide study and analysis, and also subject to widespread arguments about its nature and validity, is that of the entire sum of life seen as analogous to a self-sustaining organism 1. Which of the following statements about an ecosystem is NOT true? A)An ecosystem is usually composed of some nonliving and living organisms B) astone and all the life under it can be regarded as an ecosystem C) An ecosystem means the interaction between some nonliving and living organisms and their D) Sunlight, air, soil, water, and human beings are some of the important elements within the 2. How is the relationship among all the living organisms? B)Each living organism depends on others In order to thrive, they have to give and gain e from others D) All of the above 3. Why is it important to learn the concept of an ecosystem according to the text? A)Many species have limited capacities to continue to grow vigorously
7 Ecosystems are composed of a variety of abiotic and biotic components that function in an interrelated way. The structure and composition is determined by various environmental factors that are interrelated. Variations of these factors will initiate dynamic modifications to the ecosystem. Some of the more important components are: soil, atmosphere, radiation from the sun, water, and living organisms. Each living organism has a continual relationship with every other element that makes up its environment. Within the ecosystem, species are connected and dependent upon one another in the food chain, and exchange energy and matter between themselves as well as with their environment. Every species has limits of tolerance to factors that affect its survival, reproductive success and ability to continue to thrive and interact sustainably with the rest of its environment, which in turn may have effects on these factors for many other species or even on the whole of life. The concept of an ecosystem is thus an important subject of study, as such study provides information needed to make decisions about how human life may interact in a way that allows the various ecosystems to be sustained for future use rather than used up or otherwise rendered ineffective. For the purpose of such study, a unit of smaller size is called a micro-ecosystem. For example, an ecosystem can be a stone and all the life under it. A macro-ecosystem might involve a whole ecological region, with its drainage basin. The following ecosystems are examples of the kinds currently under intensive study: oceanic ecosystems, continental ecosystems, such as “forest ecosystems”, meadow ecosystems such as steppes or savannas, or agro-ecosystems, systems in inland waters, such as lentic ecosystems such as lakes or ponds; or lotic ecosystems such as rivers. Another classification can be made by reference to its communities, such as in the case of a human ecosystem. Regional groupings of distinctive plants and animals best adapted to the region’s physical natural environment, latitude, altitude, and terrain are known as biomes. The broadest classification, today under wide study and analysis, and also subject to widespread arguments about its nature and validity, is that of the entire sum of life seen as analogous to a self-sustaining organism. 1. Which of the following statements about an ecosystem is NOT true? A) An ecosystem is usually composed of some nonliving and living organisms. B) A stone and all the life under it can be regarded as an ecosystem. C) An ecosystem means the interaction between some nonliving and living organisms and their environment. D) Sunlight, air, soil, water, and human beings are some of the important elements within the ecosystem. 2. How is the relationship among all the living organisms? A) All the living organisms are closely related to each other. B) Each living organism depends on others. C) In order to thrive, they have to give and gain energy from others. D) All of the above. 3. Why is it important to learn the concept of an ecosystem according to the text? A) Many species have limited capacities to continue to grow vigorously
B)We can learn how to protect the natural resources for future use C)Apart from a micro-ecosystem, it is also important to learn the concept of a macro-ecosystem which usually involves a whole ecological region D) We can make decisions for human life to interact with sustainable development 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A)Rivers, lakes or ponds belongs to oceanic ecosystem B) The classification that each life can be regarded as a self-sustaining organism is still under C) The broadest classification of ecosystem might involve a whole ecological region, such as in the case of a human ecosystem D) All of the above 5. The possible meaning of the word"lentic" in the last paragraph is"of or relating to A)dirty waters B) still waters C)deep waters D)fresh waters Passage two Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and the unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. These passions, like great winds, have blown me hither and thither, in a way ward course, over a deep ocean of anguis reaching to the very verge of despair I have sought love, first, because it brings ecstasy - ecstasy so great that I would often have acrificed all the rest of life for a few hours of this joy. I have sought it, next, because it relieve loneliness -that terrible loneliness in which one shivering consciousness looks over the rim of the world into the cold unfathomable lifeless abyss. I have sought it, finally, because in the union of love I have seen, in a mystic miniature, the prefiguring vision of the heaven that saints and poets have magined. This is what I sought, and though it might seem too good for human life, this is what-at least-I have found With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of men. I have wished to know why the stars shine. And I have tried to apprehend the pythagorean power by which number holds sway above the flux. A little of this, but not much, I have achieved Love and knowledge, so far as they were possible, led upward toward the heavens. But always pity brought me back to earth. Echoes of cries of pain reverberate in my heart Children in famine, victims tortured by oppressors, helpless old people a hated burden to their sons, and the whole world of loneliness, poverty, and pain make a mockery of what human life should be. I long to alleviate the evil, but I cant, and I too suffer This has been my life. I have found it worth living, and would gladly live it again if the chance were offered me 6. What rhetorical device does the author use in the first paragraph? A) Hyperbole and simile. B) Personification and hyperbole C) Parallelism, simile and metaphor D)All of the above
8 B) We can learn how to protect the natural resources for future use. C) Apart from a micro-ecosystem, it is also important to learn the concept of a macro-ecosystem which usually involves a whole ecological region. D) We can make decisions for human life to interact with sustainable development. 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A) Rivers, lakes or ponds belongs to oceanic ecosystem. B) The classification that each life can be regarded as a self-sustaining organism is still under widespread arguments. C) The broadest classification of ecosystem might involve a whole ecological region, such as in the case of a human ecosystem. D) All of the above. 5. The possible meaning of the word “lentic” in the last paragraph is “of or relating to ________”. A) dirty waters B) still waters C) deep waters D) fresh waters Passage Two Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and the unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. These passions, like great winds, have blown me hither and thither, in a wayward course, over a deep ocean of anguish, reaching to the very verge of despair. I have sought love, first, because it brings ecstasy ---- ecstasy so great that I would often have sacrificed all the rest of life for a few hours of this joy. I have sought it, next, because it relieves loneliness ---- that terrible loneliness in which one shivering consciousness looks over the rim of the world into the cold unfathomable lifeless abyss. I have sought it, finally, because in the union of love I have seen, in a mystic miniature, the prefiguring vision of the heaven that saints and poets have imagined. This is what I sought, and though it might seem too good for human life, this is what ---- at least ---- I have found. With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of men. I have wished to know why the stars shine. And I have tried to apprehend the Pythagorean power by which number holds sway above the flux. A little of this, but not much, I have achieved. Love and knowledge, so far as they were possible, led upward toward the heavens. But always pity brought me back to earth. Echoes of cries of pain reverberate in my heart. Children in famine, victims tortured by oppressors, helpless old people a hated burden to their sons, and the whole world of loneliness, poverty, and pain make a mockery of what human life should be. I long to alleviate the evil, but I can’t, and I too suffer. This has been my life. I have found it worth living, and would gladly live it again if the chance were offered me. 6. What rhetorical device does the author use in the first paragraph? A) Hyperbole and simile. B) Personification and hyperbole. C) Parallelism, simile and metaphor. D) All of the above