新标准大学英语综合教程2UNIT TEST15.doc

Unit test 1Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.Economy governor passion alliance eemployment prospects opportunity definition industrial rebel destruction philosophy era demonstration protest inspirational frustration petition obscure cynic1. The former rivals decided to create a(n) alliance when they realized they shared a common threat. 2. The streets around the courthouse were all closed down because of the demonstration against the ruling. 3. Sandra was explaining how her daughter is beginning to rebel against her rules and authority. 4. The government has passed many laws that intended to make us safer, but (a) cynic would probably suggest that we're just as vulnerable as before. 5. The governor of California held a press conference to announce his candidacy for the US Senate. 6. I found the Prime Minister's speech to be very inspirational; it made me feel hopeful and patriotic. 7. At this point, Jim has no prospects of landing a job anytime soon; he just can't find a job for someone with a history degree. 8. Radicalism, by definition, means that people are acting outside the accepted norms of society.9. My children are growing up today in the Internet eraa time when all the knowledge of the world is only a few mouse clicks away. 10. The September 11 terrorist attack in the United States caused more destruction than many people thought possible. 11. During the 1960s, many young people chose to protest their country's involvement in the Vietnam War. 12. The collapsed housing industry in America ultimately had severe consequences for the entire economy. 13. Pedro asked me to sign the petition in favor of the proposed law. 14. Traveling through Mexico was a wonderful opportunity to practice Spanish which I spent so many years studying. 15. She chose to major in business at college because she thought it would increase her chances of well-paid employment after graduation. 16. This artist must be fairly obscure; I've never heard of her and I'm an art major! 17. Mike explained that it was his personal philosophy that governments should never interfere with other countries' internal problems. 18. My father always told me that if I don't have passion for what I do, I should find something else to do. 19. Subjects like physics and chemistry can cause considerable frustration for students who aren't good at mathematics. 20. To an economist, there is a huge difference between an industrial society and an agricultural one. Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. The students took to the streets in protest and got a lot of media attention. 22. It's difficult to know exactly what the candidates stand for because they speak in such general terms. 23. It wasn't until I moved to college that I realized how much I relied on my parents. 24. That film about the plight of polar bears really made me sit up and pay attention to climate change. 25. Greg wanted to go jogging in spite of the fact that there was a strong thunderstorm. 26. I would never be associated with an organization that was cruel to animals. 27. The news story was about people who protested because they had been kept off the list of eligible voters. 28. Barbara decided not to drop out of college even though she was pregnant. 29. Do you really think a group of students can bring about change in the government? 30. President Kennedy hoped that the embargo would bring the Cuban government to its knees. Part II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.When I was in college, I was a reporter for the school newspaper. My very first article was about a student protest on campus. The students, mostly freshman and sophomores gathered outside the chemistry building. They were calling for the resignation of Professor Keyes, who they claimed was a particularly repressive teacher. He ran his classroom like a dictator and didn't grade fairly.The students were mostly peaceful and they spent all day chanting "Down with Keyes! Down with Keyes!" However, they did have a minor clash with other students who tried to defend Professor Keyes. Nobody was hurt, but it was obvious that both sides were very passionate about their beliefs.You could say that my college had a very liberal environment. Students were encouraged to think for themselves, assert their rights, and fight for what they believed in. This wasn't the only protest during my college years, either. You certainly couldn't criticize the students for being apathetic; they were always outspoken and involved! Part III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.One of the most famous student protests to ever occur in the United States took place between May 1 and May 4, 1970 at a college campus in the Midwestern state of Ohio. The reason this particular protest is still remembered and famous is because of the unfortunate result of the demonstrations.On April 30, 1970, US President Richard Nixon announced an escalation of the war in Vietnam with a military invasion of Cambodia, which neighbors Vietnam. At that time, the war was extremely unpopular with the public and many people were frustrated and angered by this new developmentespecially students. Many people had been encouraged by Nixon's promise two years earlier to end the war, but, in 1970, there was still no end in sight.On May 1, students at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio protested against the American invasion of Cambodia and were calling for an end to the war. The campus protest was peaceful, but emotions grew throughout the day, and riots soon erupted in the town's streets that night. In response, the governor sent National Guard troops to the Kent State University campus to stop the riots and protests.Small protests continued over the next two days, and then, on the morning of May 4, approximately 2,000 students gathered in the center of campus to protest both the war and the presence of soldiers at their school. The soldiers ordered the students to disperse and return to their dorms. When they refused, the soldiers began firing tear gas into the crowd.During the morning, the situation escalated, along with tensions, emotions, and anger. Shortly after noon, the National Guard soldiers opened fire on the students. The cause of this action remains unclear to this day. However, at the end of the day, four students were killed and nine others were wounded. Some of those students were not even involved in the protest. They were just walking by or watching the protest from a distance. 41. What were the students at Kent State University protesting? A. The American invasion of Vietnam. B. The American invasion of Cambodia. C. The election of President Richard Nixon. D. The election of the Ohio governor. 42. National Guard troops were sent to the Kent State campus because _. A. President Nixon ordered them there B. the students asked them to come C. the Ohio governor ordered them there D. the school's administration asked them to come 43. What happened in Kent, Ohio on May 4, 1970? A. President Richard Nixon announced the invasion of Cambodia. B. Students at Kent State University began a peaceful protest. C. Riots broke out in the town's streets. D. National Guard soldiers killed four students. 44. This style of writing would best be described as _. A. expository B. argumentative C. narrative D. descriptive 45. Which of the following words best describes the students at Kent State University in 1970? A. Apathetic. B. Passionate. C. Cynical. D. Nostalgic. Unit test 2Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.1. Though it was difficult, Carlos knew the only _ thing to do would be to admit cheating on the test. A. honestly B. honor C. honorable D. honest 2. Debbie is very _ to the plight of homeless people and always gets very emotional when she sees them on the street. A. empathy B. empathetic C. sympathy D. sympathetic 3. Certain types of birds often develop the skill of _ and sound like they can speak. A. impressions B. mimicry C. personification D. imitating 4. As babies develop, they need to learn to _ before they can walk. A. run B. climb C. swim D. crawl 5. When he was a child, Tony lost all vision in his right eye, so he feels _ for the difficulties faced by blind people. A. empathy B. empathetic C. sympathy D. sympathetic 6. Kindergarten teachers often have to reprimand their students for _. A. mimicry B. misbehaviour C. misery D. misunderstanding 7. During the Christmas holiday, many people feel a surge of _ and give to charities. A. malevolence B. discipline C. benevolence D. sensitivity 8. Babies usually cry when they feel _ because they have no other way to express themselves. A. distinguished B. dishonest C. distressed D. discouraged 9. Different cultures have different ways of _ their children. A. authorizing B. disciplining C. obeying D. sympathizing 10. The research project was an _ successwe managed to prove our theory conclusively. A. overage B. overdue C. overnight D. overall 11. Thomas has no _ to the feelings of othershe always makes very negative and offensive comments. A. sensitivity B. sense C. sensory D. sensitive 12. No matter where Sue goes, something major happens; it's like she takes the _ along with her. A. comedy B. tragedy C. romance D. drama 13. He reached out and _ her cheek tenderly. A. scratched B. stroked C. wiped D. massaged 14. Brian felt incredible pressure and made a _ decision, which ultimately turned out to be a big mistake. A. haste B. hastily C. hasty D. hasten 15. The _ events of this morning were making everyone feel very depressed and lonely. A. sober B. moderate C. blissful D. welcome 16. My brother was _ interested in taking that psychology class at school. A. eagerly B. excitedly C. impatiently D. keenly 17. That documentary about the _ of African refugees won all the major awards. A. plight B. flight C. blight D. slight 18. Her little sister is still just a(n) _; she turns six months next week. A. toddler B. teenage C. infant D. adolescent 19. Children love to _ the actions they see in others, so be careful what you do! A. imitate B. irritate C. instigate D. implicate 20. The photographs _ strong memories of our holidays in France. A. damaged B. impaired C. evoked D. imitated Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Don't let on that you like opera, or she'll make you listen to it all the time! 22. She had already fallen asleep by the time we got back home. 23. It was important for the child to calm down so the doctor could administer the flu shot. 24. Professor Gregory went to the Amazon rainforest in search of plants that might help make new medicines. 25. All the issues we're facing today stem from the President's decision last year. 26. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Rick out on a date, and he said yes! 27. Every time I try to get close and understand Catherine's problems, she pulls away. 28. Alfredo received all the praise and congratulations, as though he had won the contest. 29. If nothing else, that bright yellow coat will definitely help you stand out in a crowd! 30. If you testify in court, you need to tell nothing but the truth or you could go to jail. Part II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Last summer, Derek completed a research project for his psychology thesis. He was studying child behaviour and wanted to trace bad behavior back to its source. Derek took children of different ages and put them in a(n) mostly empty room; there were only a few toys and a small couch to lie down on.He then presented them with different stimuli that they might encounter during the day. For example, he would play music at a loud or soft volume; adjust the lighting to be very bright or very dim; or fill the room with different smells, both good and bad. He had a(n) repertoire of several hundred distinct stimuli.It was interesting to watch the children's behaviour unfold in response to the changing environment. Nearly all children eventually displayed some form of naughty behaviour, but some of them created a serious disturbance in the room and had to be removed.The reactions were all fascinating, and Derek recorded everything that happened. He is now trying to comprehend the meaning of these results and the implications for child behaviour. Hopefully, his work will help clarify and identify potential sources of misbehaviour. Part III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Until very recently, most people assumed that the ability to feel and exhibit emotions was limited to human beings. It was generally assumed that animals could simply not feel emotions such as happiness, sadness, jealousy, anger, or grief. It wasn't that the intensity of these emotions was more limited than in humans; the general consensus was that such emotions were literally absent in all other animals.However, such thinking has recently been called into question as more and more researchers are uncovering evidence that suggests animals do indeed feel emotions. In some cases, these emotions are very obvious! Dog owners have known this for a long time. If a dog does something bad and is reprimanded by its owner, it will often hang its head low and exhibit "puppy-dog eyes." The dog knows it has been naughty and this is, in effect, its exhibition of sadness and sorrow.Another relatively clear example of animals' emotional behaviour is when they show aggression. In some cases, it doesn't take very much for animals to become irritated and angry. Dogs, wolves, lions, tigers, birdsnearly every animal has been observed in an agitated state and acting out against the cause of its frustration. In fact, animal researchers have even witnessed animals in the wild waging war and exacting revenge.Biologists have reported on countless other examples of animals' emotional behaviour. For example, some animals grieve over deceased family members, some dream and have nightmares, some display pride in the work demanded of them, some exhibit friendship and cooperation, and many show love. Examples of compassion and self-indulged