新标准大学英语综合教程1Test1.doc

.Unit test 1Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.ignorant cultural sign up for gap barely intelligent check in memoir muscle ballroom 1. Music and literature are important features of every society. Your answer Correct answer cultural cultural 2. Sally decided to the drama club. Your answer Correct answer sign up for sign up for 3. I felt embarrassingly when I couldn't answer the professor's question. Your answer Correct answer ignorant ignorant 4. Mario had finished talking before Luisa changed the subject. Your answer Correct answer barely barely 5. I've been thinking about volunteering in South-east Asia during my year. Your answer Correct answer gap gap 6. The beautiful has been home to many lovely concerts and dances. Your answer Correct answer ba'l'loom ballroom 7. After you to the hotel, call me and we can meet for dinner. Your answer Correct answer check in check in 8. My roommate and I visit the gym every other day so we can build . Your answer Correct answer muscle muscle 9. Not everyone has had an interesting life worthy of a . Your answer Correct answer memoir memoir 10. Her psychology thesis examines whether cats are more than dogs. Your answer Correct answer intelligent intelligent Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. Please send all correspondence to my new place of _. A. resident B. residents C. residence D. residue 12. The professor tried to _ us that there would be no surprise test next week. A. assure B. sure C. ensure D. pressure 13. My paper is about nature's ability to _ potential threats. A. inspect B. infect C. deflect D. detect 14. The student did an _ thing when she returned the money she found. A. admire B. admiring C. admirable D. admiringly 15. We learned about the _ people in that country experienced throughout history. A. persecute B. persecuted C. persecuting D. persecution 16. Would you like a small _ of my coffee? A. sip B. nibble C. swallow D. bite 17. Be careful you don't _ the paint! A. spell B. spill C. spoil D. sip 18. Tom felt foolish and _ when he showed up for the final exam without a pencil. A. adequate B. adequately C. inadequately D. inadequate 19. Before class, I met my friends at the school _ for lunch. A. library B. gymnasium C. cafeteria D. ballroom 20. After graduation, Cindy framed her _ and hung it on her bedroom wall. A. certificate B. diploma C. qualification D. record Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. At the end of the day, Diane climbed bed for a good night's rest. Your answer Correct answer into into 22. How could you sleep last night? You must have heard the thunderstorm! Your answer Correct answer surely surely 23. She is American, so many people are surprised that she can speak Chinese an accent. Your answer Correct answer without without 24. The whole situation was so ridiculous that I simply burst laughter. Your answer Correct answer into into 25. Pablo looked at the new camera ; he wanted it but could not afford it. Your answer Correct answer surprise'l'y admiringly 26. She explained that the class was about the so-called children the Renaissance. Your answer Correct answer from of 27. If you learn the history of your country, it will provide you a priceless insight into your culture. Your answer Correct answer with with 28. Did you sign up the biology class? Your answer Correct answer for for 29. Simon passed the course with a 70 per cent average. Your answer Correct answer barely barely 30. the long run, university is well worth the expense. Your answer Correct answer In In Part II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Tanya wants to study abroad in Europe. To prepare herself, she reads online about places she might like to go. She needs to do enough research to make an informed and <31> decision. One of the main reasons she wants to study abroad is because she doesn't want to graduate and be <32> of other countries and cultures. She is looking for a unique <33> experience that she can't have at home. What about Paris? The school and the city are both wonderful. However, prices for a decent <34> in Paris are too high she can't afford it. Madrid? She looks <35> at the beautiful campus in the picture on the school's website. How she would love to be there! However, without speaking Spanish, Tanya decides she would feel sadly <36> studying in Madrid. Then Tanya thinks about London. They speak English there and the school prices are reasonable. Also, the <37> would be very convenient to travel around the city without a car. Tanya decides to <38> up for a semester in London. She is surprised that she was able to surf the Internet and make a decision without moving a <39>! Tanya is very excited for the time she will spend in London. Maybe she will even write a<n> <40> of her experiences! Your answer Correct answer <31> intelligent intelligent <32> residence ignorant <33> cultural cultural <34> residence residence <35> surely admiringly <36> ignorant inadequate <37> subway subway <38> sign sign <39> muscle muscle <40> memoir memoir Part III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Attending your first Freshers' Fair can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. First of all, you are still trying to become accustomed to your new environment and living away from home. You are probably already feeling pressure to make new friends, study for class, and make your family proud. Deciding which club to join is just an added layer of pressure and might be the last thing you want to think about. Have no fear! The Freshers' Fair is actually a fun and exciting place, if you manage to forget your worries, kick back, and enjoy yourself. Just follow this simple advice for a pleasant and productive day. 1. Shop around. Take your time, walk around, and check out everything that's available. It's a little like shopping for a good bargain. The first pair of pants you see might not be the best fit. 2. Ask questions. The whole point of the Freshers' Fair is to let you know what clubs and activities are available. Representatives are there to answer your questions. Take advantage of them. 3. Take notes. Write down all important information you want to remember. How often are meetings? What are the requirements of membership? What is the time commitment and will it interfere with your class schedule? 4. Don't be shy. Many groups will have sign-up sheets. They will use these to send out more information or let you know about upcoming events. There is often no commitment to join, so even if you have a passing interest, sign up and stay in touch. Now that you've got a leg-up and have a plan for your first Freshers' Fair, get out there and start taking advantage of the many opportunities your school provides. You won't regret it! 41. Which of the following is NOT the advice that is given for a first Freshers' Fair? A. Write down club meeting schedules. B. Ask for more information about interesting groups. C. Look for a great pair of pants. D. Try to forget the pressure you're feeling at a new school. 42. According to this passage, what is the point of a Freshers' Fair? A. To make new friends. B. To feel less pressure. C. To ask questions about membership requirements. D. To learn about available opportunities at school. 43. Which of the following most accurately describes "a leg-up" <Para. 7, Line 1>? A. A plan. B. An advantage. C. An opportunity. D. A disadvantage. 44. This type of writing would best be described as _. A. Persuasive. B. Entertaining. C. Informative. D. Analytical. 45. A proper title for this passage might be _. A. Helpful Advice for a First Freshers' Fair B. Dealing with Pressure at University C. Shop Around at the Freshers' Fair D. Get a Leg-Up at University Unit test 2Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.manufacturer popularity enormous highly emotion confess trait slippery melt perception flavour luxury paste region juicy nonsense properties despair release vitamins 1. The of the juice was a mix of mango and strawberry. Your answer Correct answer properties flavour 2. I think the texture of tofu adds to the experience of eating it. Your answer Correct answer slippery slippery 3. Do you know which of China is famous for spicy food? Your answer Correct answer region region 4. The young generation need to get a clear of their responsibilities. Your answer Correct answer perception perception 5. Sarah shook her head in as she realized she would never learn how to make sushi. Your answer Correct answer despair despair 6. I was surprised at the of coffee among young people in China. Your answer Correct answer popularity popularity 7. His favourite snack is a steamed bun with a filling of sesame . Your answer Correct answer paste paste 8. I must that I am in the minority of people who don't like pizza. Your answer Correct answer confess confess 9. The new French restaurant was recommended by a review in the local newspaper. Your answer Correct answer highly highly 10. John eats a lot of fruit because his doctor told him he needs the and minerals. Your answer Correct answer vitamins vitamins 11. The furniture had to work overtime to fill all the orders from new restaurants downtown. Your answer Correct answer manufacturer manufacturer 12. The ability to eat extremely spicy food is a<n> I must have inherited from my father. Your answer Correct answer trait trait 13. The herb appears to have healing that cure people with skin disorders. Your answer Correct answer nonsense properties 14. A<n> amount of beef is eaten by Americans every year. Your answer Correct answer enormous enormous 15. She only likes to travel in complete : first-class tickets, fine wines, and expensive food. Your answer Correct answer iuxury luxury 16. Don't let the chocolate bar sit in the sun too long or it will everywhere. Your answer Correct answer melt melt 17. I went fishing with my brother last weekend but had to all my fish because they were too small. Your answer Correct answer release release 18. Stefan returned the steak because it was too ; he wanted it cooked for a longer time. Your answer Correct answer juicy juicy 19. The I feel when I eat lasagna is strong; it reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. Your answer Correct answer flavour emotion 20. The idea that donuts and cookies are healthy foods is total ! Your answer Correct answer nonsense nonsense Section B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21. Mexico, is famous for tacos and burritos, actually has a wide range of dishes. Your answer Correct answer which which 22. Once I came age, my father thought I needed to try pig's feet the specialty of his hometown. Your answer Correct answer at of 23. Chocolate has absolutely no effect me; I can take it or leave it. Your answer Correct answer on on 24. Non-smokers also hate the smell of cigarette, which usually clings a smoker's body even after they have washed their hands. Your answer Correct answer to to 25. The Chinese, are famous tea drinkers, grow much of the world's green tea. Your answer Correct answer who who 26. The couple spend an enormous portion money dining out and travelling. Your answer Correct answer for of 27. Nearly every country's food is available in New York City, German sausages and French bread to Japanese sushi and Chinese dumplings. Your answer Correct answer like from 28. Small, light dishes of different foods are popular in many places, including Hong Kong and Spain, it's called tapas. Your answer Correct answer where where 29. I really don't like snails, but Julia loves them! I guess there's just no accounting taste. Your answer Correct answer for for 30. The battery tools needed to eat some seafood just seems silly to me! Your answer Correct answer of of Part II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Sheila <31> took a class trip to a bubble gum factory. While she was there, her class took a tour and saw how the <32> makes thousands of sticks of gum each and every day! While many fads come and go, the <33> of bubble gum has remained constant for many years. On the tour, Sheila's class learned that gum is made from many different ingredients that are initially <34> together into a warm, sticky mixture. Sugar, syrup, and flavouring are then added to the mix. The factory was making grape gum, which is Sheila's favorite <35> , while her class was visiting. Once the mixture is complete, <36> machines blend and smooth the gum so that it can be flattened and cut into sticks. Some of the gum mixture is also squeezed into a<n> <37> and made into gumballs or other fun shapes. After the gum cools, more machines wrap each individual piece. The gum is then packaged and sent to stores. Learning how bubble gum is <38> really gave Sheila a sense of appreciat