试卷代号：2155 中央广播电视大学2007一2008学年度第二学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语阅读(1)试题 2008年7月 注意事项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校（工作站）名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读题目的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 913
试卷代号 :2155 中央广播电视大学2007-2008学年度第二学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语阅读(1) 试题 2008年 7月 注 意 事 项 一、将你的学号、性名及分校(工作站)名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读题 目的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题 ，使用铅笔答题无效
Part I Read Passage 1 and answer the questions (1-10)as required.(30 points,3 points each) Passage】 How the Craze for Pins started In 1886,the coca-cola company in the United States of America gave away pins to persuade people to drink coca-cola,but other companies didn't copy the idea.In the 1950s and 1960s,American students often wore little badges to show which college and which groups they belonged to and they called these badges pins'. The recent craze for pins really began during the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 1984.Lots of different pins appeared at that time and people began to collect and exchange them.Then,in 1988,the sponsors of a tennis tournament in France produced a set of pins and the craze began to spread throughout Europe.Just two years later,there were 80 companies in France which made pins and they sold more than two and a half million in a year.Other countries followed and now people in most parts of the world can collect pins and there are even magazines and books about the many different pins that exist. Questions 1-5 are based on Passage 1. Directions:Read Passage 1 and find what the underlined word(s)in each sentence refer(s)to (指代). 1....but other companies didn't copy the idea. 2.American students often wore little badges to show which college and which groups they belonged to and they called these badges 'pins'. 3.Lots of different pins appeared at that time... 4....and people began to collect and exchange them. 5....and they sold more than two and a half million in a year. 914
Part j Read Passage 1 and answer the questions(1一10) as required. (30 points, 3 points each) Passage I How the Craze for Pins started In 1886，the coca-cola company in the United States of America gave away pins to persuade people to drink coca-cola，but other companies didn’t copy the idea. In the 1950s and 1960s，American students often wore little badges to show which college and which groups they belonged to and they called these badges‘pins'. The recent craze for pins really began during the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 1984. Lots of different pins appeared at that time and people began to collect and exchange them. Then, in 1988，the sponsors of a tennis tournament in France produced a set of pins and the craze began to spread throughout Europe. Just two years later, there were 80 companies in France which made pins and they sold more than two and a half million in a year. Other countries followed and now people in most parts of the world can collect pins and there are even magazines and books about the many different pins that exist. Questions 1一5 are based on Passage 1. Directions:Read Passage 1 and find what the underlined word(s) in each sentence refer(s) to (指代). 1.… but other companies didn’t copy the idea. 2. American students often w o re little badges to show which college and which groups they belonged to and they called these badges‘pins 3. Lots of different pins appeared at that time... 4.… and people began to collect and exchange them. 5.… and they sold more than two and ahalf million in a year. 914
Passage 2 MOORE'S RADIO AND TELEVISION STORE portable wide screen pocket-size We have the largest selection of television sets in town. Come in at any time and try any of our sets. Our qualified assistants will be pleased to talk to you about your requirements. All our sets have Free stands. Remote control with all purchases and Nicam sound multi-channel sharp picture See the latest Flat-screen sets！ Questions 6-10 are based on Passage 2. Directions:Look at the advertisement above and decide whether the following statements are true or false.Write T for true and F for false on your answersheet. 6.Moore's Store has the largest selection of television sets in town. 7.You must make an appointment to visit the store. 8.They only sell televisions. 9.You need to pay for stands. 10.They can show you the latest flat-screen sets. Part II Read passages 3 and 4.Then choose an answer from the choices given to complete statements 11-20 based on your understanding of the passage.(30 points,3 points each) Passage 3 Minimum cost of living offers safety net THE minimum cost of living system in urban areas,an important part of the social security system,has become the last protective umbrella for laid-off workers in Chinese cities according to China Reform News.Excerpts follow: In the past two years,the Chinese government has implemented the program in more than 200 cities.China decided to apply it nationwide by 2000. The people covered by the system are permanent urban residents with a per capita 915
Passage 2 MOORE' S RADIO AND TELEVISION portable wide screen We have the largest selection of television sets in town. STORE pocket-size Come in at any time and try any of our sets. Our qualified assistants will be pleased to talk to you about your requirements. All our sets have Free stands. Remote control with all purchases and Nicam sound multi-channel sharp picture See the latest Flat-screen sets! Questions 6一10 are based on Passage 2. Directions: Look at the advertisement above and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for true and F for false on your answersheet. 6. Moore's Store has the largest selection of television sets in town. 7. You must make an appointment to visit the store. 8. They only sell televisions. 9. You need to pay for stands. 10.They can show you the latest flat-screen sets. Part I Read passages 3 and 4. Then choose an answer from the choices given to complete statements 11一20 based on your understanding of the passage.(30 points, 3 points each) Passage 3 Minimum cost of living offers safety net THE minimum cost of living system in urban areas, an important part of the social security system, has become the last protective umbrella for laid-off workers in Chinese cities according to China Reform News.Excerpts follow: In the past two years，the Chinese government has implemented the program in more than 200 cities. China decided to apply it nationwide by 2000. The people covered by the system are permanent urban residents with a per capita 915
income below the local minimum cost of living set by local governments.Funding for this will come from local governments. As China moves along the road of a market economy accentuating efficiency, competition inevitably gives rise to joblessness and redundancies. Many unemployed and laid-off workers find it difficult to make ends meet-especially old people,children and the disabled who are unable to get help from their family. In this regard,the minimum cost of living system can offer timely money and food to people who need it most.It not only represents social advancement in China,but contributes to social stability and progress. The system is an indispensable part of China's social security system,now being integrated into a marker economy. Questions 11-15 are based on Passage 3. 11.Which of the following statements is NOT true about the programme? A.The programme has been implemented by the Chinese government. B.The programme will be applied nationwide by 2001. C.The programme has been implemented in the last two years in many cities. 12.The people covered by the system have to A.be permanent urban residents B.meet the criterion for the minimum cost of living set by local government C.meet the requirements as described in both A and B 13.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT mentioned as the result of competition? A.Efficiency. B.Joblessness. C.Redundancies. 14.It can be inferred from paragraphs 4&5 that are among those who need help most? A.unemployed workers. B.old people. C.laid-off workers. 916
income below the local minimum cost of living set by local governments. Funding for this will come from local governments. As China moves along the road of a market economy accentuating efficiency， competition inevitably gives rise to joblessness and redundancies. Many unemployed and laid-off workers find it difficult to make ends meet-especially old people, children and the disabled who are unable to get help from their family. In this regard, the minimum cost of living system can offer timely money and food to people who need it most. It not only represents social advancement in China，but contributes to social stability and progress. The system is an indispensable part of China’s social security system, now being integrated into a marker economy. Questions 11一15 are based on Passage 3. 11. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the programme? A. The programme has been implemented by the Chinese government. B. The programme will be applied nationwide by 2001. C. The programme has been implemented in the last two years in many cities. 12.The people covered by the system have to A. be permanent urban residents B. meet the criterion for the minimum cost of living set by local government C. meet the requirements as described in both A and B 13.According to the passage, which of the following isNOT mentioned as the result of competition? A. Efficiency. B. Joblessness. C. Redundancies. 14. It can be inferred from paragraphs 4&5 that_ are among those who need help most? A. unemployed workers. B. old people. C. laid-off workers. 916
15.Which of the following is mentioned as the significance of implementing the programme? A.It gives rise to competition. B.It can offer help to unemployed people. C.It helps improve social stability. Passage 4 Computer Software CHENGDU-Chinese scientists have developed a computer software system which can automatically translate Internet files into the Chinese language. The software has the capacity to translate 150,000 Chinese characters per hour,with 80 percent of the total content easily understandable after the translation process. The major problem hindering the development of the Internet in China is the language barrier.Many Chinese users feel that their English is inadequate for operating the Internet, which is predominantly in English. Development of translation software is part of a high-tech program introduced by the State Science and technology Commission in the mid-1980s. The software,jointly developed by a research institute and a university in Southwest China's Sichuan Province,runs in the Windows environment.Users can use a mouse to achieve instant translations,while maintaining the original format of documents or pictures. (China Daily,1997) Questions 16-20 are based on Passage 4. 16.The passage is mostly taken from A.a newspaper B.a magazine C.a novel 17.Which of the following phrases can be used to replace the word "hinder"in the sentence "The major problem hindering the development of the Internet in china is the language barrier." A.holding on B.holding to C.holding back 917
15. Which of the following is mentioned as the significance of implementing the programme? A. It gives rise to competition. B. It can offer help to unemployed people. C. It helps improve social stability. Passage 4 Computer Software CHENGDU-Chinese scientists have developed a computer software system which can automatically translate Internet files into the Chinese language. The software has the capacity to translate 150，000 Chinese characters per hour, with 80 percent of the total content easily understandable after the translation process. The major problem hindering the development of the Internet in China is the language barrier. Many Chinese users feel that their English is inadequate for operating the Internet， which is predominantly in English. Development of translation software is part of a high-tech program introduced by the State Science and technology Commission in the mid-1980s. The software，jointly developed by a research institute and a university in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province，runs in the Windows environment, Users can use a mouse to achieve instant translations, while maintaining the original format of documents or pictures. (China Daily，1997) Questions 16-20 are based on Passage 4. 16. The passage is mostly taken from_ . A. a newspaper B. a magazine C. a novel 17. Which of the following phrases can be used to replace the word“hinder" in the sentence "The major problem hindering the development of the Internet in china is the language barrier.” A. holding on B. holding to C. holding back 917
18.It can be inferred from the passage that Internet is mainly operated through A.Chinese B.English C.German 19.Which of the following statements is NOT true about translation software? A.It is part of a high-tech programme. B.It is developed by a research institute and a university in Beijing. C.It runs in the Windows environment. 20.The 'mouse'in the last paragraph refers to A.the device connected to a computer to control the cursor's movement B.the animal of which the cat is the natural enemy C.a kind of mouse-like toy for children PartⅢ Read Passage 5 and answer the questions (21-30).(20 points,2 points each) Passage 5 Margaret Mead:The World Was Her Home Margaret Mead was a famous American anthropologist.she was born on December 16, 1901,in Philadelphia.Pennsylvania.She lived with her parents,her grandmother,and her brother and sisters.Her parents were both teachers,and her grandmother was a tercher too. They believed that education was very important for children.They also believed that the world was important.Margaret learned many things from her parents and grandmother. When she was a child,Margaret's family traveled often and lived in many different towns.Margaret was always interested in people and places,so she decided to study anthropology in college to learn about different cultures.At that time it was not very common for women to study in a university,It was even more unusual for women to study anthropology. Margaret graduated from college in 1923.She wanted to continue her education in anthropology,so she decided to go to American Samoa to study about young women there. Many people did not know about the culture of American Samoa.Margaret wanted to learn 918
18. It can be inferred from the passage that Internet is mainly operated through A. Chinese B. English C. German 19. Which of the following statements is NOT true about translation software? A. It is part of a high-tech programme. B. It is developed by a research institute and a university in Beijing. C. It runs in the W indows environment. 20.The‘mouse’in the last paragraph refers to_ . A. the device connected to a computer to control the cursor's movement B. the animal of which the cat is the natural enemy C. a kind of mouse-like toy for children Part fa Read Passage 5 and answer the questions(21- 30). (20 points, 2 points each) Passage 5 Margaret Mead:The World Was Her Home Margaret Mead was a famous American anthropologist. she was born on December 16， 1901，in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. She lived with her parents，her grandmother，and her brother and sisters. Her parents were both teachers，and her grandmother was a tercher too. They believed that education was very important for children. They also believed that the world was important. Margaret learned many things from her parents and grandmother. When she was a child，Margaret’s family traveled often and lived in many different towns. Margaret was always interested in people and places，so she decided to study anthropology in college to learn about different cultures. At that- time it was not very common for women to study anthropology. in a university, Itw as even m ore unusual for women to study Margaret graduated from college in 1923. She wanted to continue her education in anthropology，so she decided to go to American Samoa to study about young women there. Many people did not know about the culture of American Samoa. Margaret wanted to learn 9l8
about Samoans so that the world could learn about them,too. Margaret lived in Samoa for nine months and learned the language.She talked with the Samoan people,especially the teenage girls.She ate with them,danced with them,and learned many details about their peaceful culture. When Margaret returned to the United States,she wrote a book about the young Samoan women she studied.The book was called Coming of Age in Samoa,and it was very popular.As a result,Margaret Mead became very famous.Before Margaret wrote her book, not many people were interested in anthropology.Because of Margaret's book,anthropology became a popular subject. Margaret Mead studied many different cultures in her life.She continued to work, travel,write and teach until she died in 1978.She was a remarkable woman of the world. Questions 21-30 are based on Passage 5. Directions:Read Passage 5 and decide whether the following statements are true or false.Write T for true and F for false on your answer sheet. 21.Margaret was born in 1901. 22.Margaret lived alone. 23.Margaret's parents were both teachers. 24.Margaret's family only stayed in one town when she was a child. 25.Anthropology is the study about different cultures. 26.Margaret is the only woman student of her time. 27.Margaret graduated from college at the age of 22. 28.Margaret wanted to learn about Somoans only because she was interested in them. 29.Margaret lived in Somoa for nine months. 30.The book Coming of Age in Samoa is about the young Somoan men. Part N Read Passage 6 and answer the questions (31-35).(20 points,4 points each) Passage 6 Food and Culture What kind of food do you like to eat Do you eat raw fish?Dog meat? Cheese?Many pcople prefer to eat food from their own culture.In other words they like to eat food that they are familiar with. 919
about Samoans so that the world could learn about them, too. Margaret lived in Samoa for nine months and learned the language. She talked with the Samoan people，especially the teenage girls. She ate with them, danced with them, and learned many details about their peaceful culture. WhenMargaret returned to the United States，she wrote a book about the young Samoan women she studied. The book was called Coming of Age in Samoa，and it was very popular. As a result, Margaret Mead became very famous. Before Margaret wrote her book， not many people were interested in anthropology. Because of Margaret's book，anthropology became a popular subject. Margaret Mead studied many different cultures in her life. She continued to work， travel, write and teach until she died in 1978. She was a remarkable woman of the world. Questions 21一30 are based on Passage 5. Directions:Read Passage 5 and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for true and F for false on your answer sheet. 21.Margaret was born in 1901. 22. Margaret lived alone. 23.Margaret’s parents were both teachers. 24. Margaret’s family only stayed in one town when she was a child. 25. Anthropology is the study about different cultures. 26.Margaret is the only woman student of her time. 27. Margaret graduated from college at the age of 22. 28.Margaret wanted to learn about Somoans only because she was interested in them. 29. Margaret lived in Somoa for nine months. 30.The book Coming of Age in Samoa is about the young Somoan men. PartW Read Passage 6 and answer the questions(31一35).(20 points, 4 points each) Passage 6 Food and Culture What kind of food do you like to eat?Do you eat raw fish? Dog meat? Cheese? Many people prefer to eat food from their own culture. In other words they like to eat food that they are familiar with. 919
Some people dislike certain food because they are not accustomed to it.The Japanese enjoy eating raw horse meat,but few Americans would want to taste it.Many Asians strongly dislike pizza,which is a popular food in the United States.Milk is a very common drink in the United States for all people,young and old.In contrast,only babies drink milk in some other countries. Some people do not eat particular food for religious reasons,For instance.Hindus do not eat beef because cows are considered sacred.Jewish people and Moslems do not eat pork because pigs are thought to be unclean. Sociologists say that people prefer the food that they grew up with.As a cultural group, we learn to like what is available to us.This is why in Africa.some people eat termites,in Asia some people eat dog meat,and in Europe some people eat blood sausages. Sometimes we need to change our eating habits.If we move or travel to a new place with a different culture,our favorite meat,fruit,and vegetables may not be available to us.As a result,we have to eat food that is different from the food we are used to.Slowly,this strange food becomes familiar to us.Our tastes change,and we begin to enjoy eating the food that used to seem unusual to us. Questions 31-35 are based on Passage 6. Directions:Read Passage 6 and answer the following questions.Make your answers as short and clear as possible. 31.What kind of food do most people like to eat? 32.Why do people dislike certain food? 33.Where is pizza particularly popular? 34.Why don't Jewish people eat pork? 35.Why do we need to change our eating habits sometimes? 920
Some people dislike certain food because they are not accustomed to it. The Japanese enjoy eating raw horse meat，but few Americans would want to taste it. Many Asians strongly dislike pizza, which is a popular food in the United States. Milk is a very common drink in the United States for all people，young and old. In contrast, only babies drink milk in some other countries. Some people do not eat particular food for religious reasons, For instance. Hindus do not eat beef because cows are considered sacred. Jewish people and Moslems do not eat pork because pigs are thought to be unclean. Sociologists say that people prefer the food that they grew up with. As a cultural group， we learn to like what is available to us. This is why in Africa. some people eat termites，in Asia some people eat dog meat, and in Europe some people eat blood sausages. Sometimes we need to change our eating habits. If we move or travel to a new place with a different culture, our favorite meat，fruit, and vegetables may not be available to us. As a result，we have to eat food that is different from the food we are used to. Slowly, this strange food becomes familiar to us. Our tastes change，and we begin to enjoy eating the food that used to seem unusual to us. Questions 31-35 are based on Passage 6. Directions:Read Passage 6 and answer the following questions. Make your answers as short and clear as possible. 31.What kind of food do most people like to eat? 32. Why do people dislike certain food? .Where is pizza particularly popular? 3 .Why don't Jewish people eat pork? 34 .Why do we need to change our eating habits sometimes? 35 920
试卷代号：2155 座位口 中央广播电视大学2007一2008学年度第二学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语阅读(1) 试题答题纸 2008年7月 题 号 Part I PartⅡ PartⅢ Part I 总分 分数 得分 评卷人 Part I (30 points,3 points each) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 921
试卷代号 :2155 座位号巨口 中央广播电视大学2007-2008学年度第二学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语阅读(1) 试题答题纸 2008年 7月 题 号 Part 1 Part I Partm PartW 总 分 分 数 得 分 评卷人 Part 1 (30 points, 3 points each) 921
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