大学英语（三）复习题一、阅读理解1Almost every culture in the world has held celebrations1.Why did the pilgrims sail to the New World?A.Because they questioned the beliefs of the Church of England.2.Why was their first winter in the New World difficult?Because theyarrived so late that they couldn’t grow any crops.3.Why did the colonists plan a feast in the autumn of 1621?Because they harvested bountiful crops.4.Who suggested the date November 26 as Thanksgiving Day?B. George Washington.5.Who decided the accurate date of Thanksgiving on which all Americans hold celebrations?B. Abraham Lincoln.2A federal program in the United States called Reading First has received one billion dollarsa year for the past several years. The money has gone to school systems to get them to use scientifically based ways to teach reading. The goal is to help all children read at or above grade level by the end of the third grade.The Bush administration’s education law, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, established Reading First. Now, the Department of Education has released findings from a study of the program.On average, teachers using it increased the time they taught reading skills like phonics and vocabulary. But the study also found, on average, little or no effect on test scores in reading comprehension.Government researchers say they are not sure how to explain the results.Another new report listed the books read most often last year by students in American schools. The Renaissance Learning company based the report on its reading programs used in many schools. Students read books and then took computer quizzes to see if they understood them. There are tests for more than one hundred fifteen thousand books.The book read most often by first graders was “Green Eggs and Ham” by Doctor Seuss. In the fourth grade the top book was, not surprisingly, “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” by Judy Blume. 1. How much money has been used to support the Reading Program each year for the past sevenyears?A. One billion dollars.B. One and a half billion dollars.C. Two billion dollars.D. Three billion dollars.2. Who proposed the act “No Child Left Behind Act” ?A. Clinton’s government.B.Reagan”s government.C. Bush’s government.D. Obama”s government.3. What did teachers do in class?A. Teachers let the students read by themselves.B. Teachers assigned much reading work for students to do.C. Teachers increased the time they taught reading skills.D. Teachers listed reading books and checked if the students had read them.4. How can the teachers know whether the students have understood the book they read?A. By asking the students to retell the story.B. By asking the students to attend pen-and-paper tests.C. By making them take computer quizzes.D. By asking them to act the story out.5. How many books will be used to test students’ reading comprehension?A. One hundred fifteen thousand books.B. One hundred fifteen books.C. One thousand and fifteen books.D. One hundred books.3Watching TV is very popular pastime in the UK, but what kind of programs do British people like to watch? Well, the most -watched TV programs every week are very popular dramas that are usually on at least four time s every week. They are dramas based on one neighborhood that try to depict ordinary life in the UK--We call these dramas "soap operas" or "soaps".In the early days of TV, there were often dramas on during the day. Back in those days, it was traditional for the husband to go out to work and for the wife to stay at home and look after the house and the children .most of there daytime dramas were aimed at entertaining the housewives who would traditionally be at home, probably dong the washing,. Companies selling washing powder would advertise their products at times when these dramas were on, and sometimes those companies would even sponsor the drama , hence the word"soap" came into use.So what about the word "opera"? Well, that's because these dramas are often an exaggeration of real life. They are supposed to represent ordinary lives but to make them entertaining , lots of dramatic events like murders, divorces, affairs etc. all happen probably much more regularly than they would in a normal neighborhood.Most soap operas these days are shown in the evening , each show will have several different storylines happening at once that continue over several show . The same cast members will appear in every show too.1.What kind of programs do British people watch most?A. Reality TVs.B. Talk shows.C. Situational comedies.D. Soap operas.2. Whom are soap operas for?A. Children.B. Housewives.C.husbandsD. the old.3. where did soap opera get its name?A. Companies selling washing power.B. People who like to wash clothes.C. Th Soap Children used to play with.D. A person who made soaps.4. Where did the story of a soap operas come from?A. Literature works.B.people's imaginationC. Real life.D. People's experience.5. When are the dramas on nowadays?A. During the day.B. In the evening.C. After midnight.D. Both A and B4Andrew Carnegie, known as the King of Steel, built the steel industry in the United States, and , in the process. Became one of the wealthiest men in America.His success resulted in part from his ability to sell the product and in part from his policy of expanding during periods of economic decline, when most of his competitors were reducing their investments. Carnegie believed that individuals should progress through hard work, but he also felt strongly tht the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society, he opposed charity, preferring instead to provide educational opportunities that would allow others to help themselves. "He who dies rich, dies disgraced," he often said.Among his more noteworthy contributions to society are those that bear his name, including the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, which has a library , a museum of fine arts, and a museum of national history. He also founded a school of technology that is now part of Carnegie-Mellon University. Other philanthropic gifts are the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to promote understanding between nations, the Carnegie Institute of Washington to fund scientific research, and Carnegie Hall to provide a center for the arts.Few Americans have been left untouched by Andrew Carnegie's generosity. His contributions of more than five million dollars established 2500 libraries in small communities throughout the country and formed the nucleus of the public library system that we all enjoy today.1.Who is Andrew Carnegie?A. The king of steel.B. He is the king of automobile.C. He is the king of coal.D. He is the king of petrol.2. Why is he so successful?A. His success resulted in part from his ability to sell the product.B.His success resulted in part from his policy of expanding.C.His success resulted in his good fortune.D. Both A and B.3. What is his attitude towards those people who die rich?A. Objective.B. Positive.C. Indifferent.D. Negative.4. Why did he build so may public institutions, including schools , museums, libraries etc.?A. Because he wanted to gain himself a fame.B. Because he had too much money.C. Because he wanted to make contributions to the society.D. Because the government forced him to do so.5. How many libraries did he establish?A. 2 500B. 3 500C. 2 150D.2 5105As the legends would have it, the Olympic Games, one of the world largest and grandest international multi-sporting event, was founded by Heracles, the son of Zeus, Zeus was considered one of the most importantOlympic gods apart from Athena and Apollo. The Olympic Games were closely related to religion and religious festivals of the cult of Zeus promoting a secular spirit, energy and accomplishment of the youth and good relations between the cities of Greece. According to legends, Heracles first called the game “Olympic”, and established the custom of holding them every four years.Written records suggest that the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. At this game a nude runner Coroebus, won the 192 meters race to become the first Olympic champion. The games were held in Olympia located in the western part of the Peloponnese, 145 km west of Athens, Greece, and comprised of only a few events where any male youngster from the various cities of Greece could participate to show off their physical qualities. It comprised of contests of music, sports and literature. The game grew in course of time and was played every four years for nearly 1200 years. The modern Olympic Games came into existence in the late 19th century. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French historian restarted Olympics, in 1894 by forming the International Olympic Committee, which is the governing body of the Olympic movement. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896, in Athens, Greece. “Faster, Higher, Stronger” is the point in life rather than gaining first position. The five colored rings on a white base form the Olympic flag. The intertwined rings represent the unity amongst the five continents. Nowadays, it takes place every four years.The Games have grown in scale to the point that nearly every nation on the earth is represented at a celebration of the Games.1.According to the legends, who was the founder of the Olympic Games?A.Heracles.B. Zeus.C. Athena.D. Apollo.2.How often were the Olympic Games held, according to the legends?A.Every 2 years.B. Every year.C. Every 4 years.D. Every 10 years.3.When did the ancient Olympics held, according to written records?A. In 772 BCB. In 776 BCC. In 1894 ADD. In 1896 AD.4. What did the ancient Olympic comprise of?A. MusicB. SportsC. LiteratureD. All above5. When were the first modern Olympic Games held?A. In 1896B. In 1894C. In 1900D. In 19286An artist who had painted many pictures of great beauty found that he had not yet painted the one “real” picture.In his search along a dusty road, he met an aged priest who asked him were he was going. “I do not know,” said the artist,“I want to paint the most beautiful thing in the world. Perhaps you can direct me to it.”“How simple,” replied the priest, “in any chur ch or creed, you will find it—‘Faith’is the most beautiful thing in the world.”The artist traveled on. Later, he met a young bride who told him that the most beautiful thing in the world is “Love”. “Love” makes the world go round. It builds poverty into riches, sweetens tears and makes much of little. Without love there is no beauty.Still the artist continued his search and met a weary soldier. The artist asked him the same question and the soldier answered, “‘Peace is the most beautiful thing in the world. War is ugly and wherever you find peace you’ll find beauty, faith and love.”“How can I paint them —Faith, Love and Peace?” thought the artist. As he resumed his walk, his mind wondered on the “real” picture he hoped to paint. He was surprised that wi thout thinkingwhere he was going, he had reached his familiar surroundings. As he entered the doorway, light glistened in his eyes and he realized that his research was over.In the faces of his wife and children, he saw Love and Faith. “Not a minute pass ed by that our children and I had not thought of you. We prayed that you would return to us safely,” his wife said as they embraced him. He sat on his favorite old chair and his heart was at peace.The artist painted the most beautiful thing in the world a nd called it “Home”.1. The article tried to find ( ).A. the happiest place in the worldB. the most beautiful thing in the worldC. the most peaceful placeD. an aged priest to direct him2. How many people gave the artist answers in the text? ( )A. OneB. twoC. threeD. four3. Which of the following statements is right according to the text? ( )A. The bride said that peace was the most beautiful thing in the world.B. The aged priest thought that love was the most beautiful thing in the world.C. The artist deemed home the most beautiful thing in the world.D. The soldier believed that faith was the most beautiful thing in the world.4. The artist went back to his home ( ).A. to look for the answer to his own problemB. to see his wife and childrenC. with an intention of finding faith, love and peaceD. without thinking about it in advance5. What is the most beautiful thing in the world? ( )A. FaithB. LoveC. PeaceD. Home二、词汇与语法1. Chinese -------- is one of the oldest in the world.A. civilB. civilizationC. civilizedD. civilize2. –I’d like to speak to Jessie, please.--________.A. I don’t knowB. Never mindC. Hold on, pleaseD. Go on3.—Excuse me,may I speak to Mr. Sun, please?--________.A. That’s all rightB. This is him speakingC. I’m sorryD. May I help you?4. She wanted to go boating with Jack, but her father warned her --------.A. not goB. notC. not toD. don’t5. I would like to go to the party very much, but --------.A. I am invitedB. will not have been invitedC. I was not invitedD. I will not be invited6. – Could you tell me how to get to No.1 Middle School?--________.A. I have no idea.B. Sorry, I’m a stranger here, too.C. Nice to see you.D. I don’t think so.7.—It’s a fine day, isn’t it?-- ________.A. I don’t agree with youB. I’m fineC. FineD. Sure it is.8. The tenant was -------- for non-payment of rent.A. p84evictedB. drivenC. kickedD. spurned9. The trade pact between those two countries --------- due to the scandal.A. came to an endB.startedC. went onD. continued10. He stood motionless, -------- did I move.A. norB. orC. andD. but11. He asked me -------- ever played football or baseball.A. I haveB. I hadC. whether I haveD. whether I had12.—Can I invite you to dinner this evening?-- ________.A. Thank you. I’d like to goB. I’m doing OKC. See you next weekD. Can I help you?13. A good way to -------- a language is to live in the native culture with the native speakers. - A require B. sustain C. inquire D. acquire 14.—Do you enjoy your food?--________.A. Thank youB. I’d like a cup of teaC. Yes, they’re deliciousD. OK15. A week after his wife died, Jack broke down -------- and had to be sent to hospital.A. totalB. absoluteC. completelyD. entire16. The board laid down rules -------- the purpose of applying them when necessary.A. inB. forC. atD.on17. Do you know -------- first stepped on the moon?A. whomB. whoC. whatD. when18. I don’t know -------- Mr. Brown went last Saturday.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. what19. How much did it -------- you to have your car repaired.A. spendB. costC. chargeD.invent20. -- How much is this pen?-- _________.A. YesB. How much?C. 2 dollarsD. Every day21. We strove -------- the early accomplishment of the plan.A. atB. onC. forD. in22.—Do you want a single room or a double room?-- ________.A. MaybeB. Thank youC. I’m singleD. A double room, please23. It has rained for four -------- days.A. constantB. consecutive c. persistent D. consistent24. He ran-------- all of his money in one hour.A. offB. outC. awayD. through25. That may be true --------, but in a broader sense it is quite different.A. in some senseB. in some degreeC. in some waysD. in some cases26. The reason --------- he did that was unacceptable.A. whyB. thatC. asD. since27. We went to the industrial exhibition, -------- we saw two man-made satellites.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. when28. Can you ------- your umbrella among this lot?A. identifyB. identityC. identificationD. identical29. Anyone can borrow books from this library -------- he keeps them clean and returns them in time.A. even idB. unlessC. so thatD. as long as30.– Excuse me, where can I check out?--_________.A. At the reception deskB. You’re welcomeC. Nice to see youD. When you are ready31. Some people want war, ________.A. others want toB.others peaceC. other wants toD. other peace32. Tom was attacked ______ swimming across the river.A. whichB.whatC. whileD. why33. _________tired, he was not disheartened.A. ThoughB. WhenC. WhileD. How34. The newspapers _______the opinions of the children.A. reflectedB. confrontedC. studiedD. retrospected35. The two arguments are in _________ the same.A. shortB.caseC. essenceD. Reality36. She is very _____ and goes to church three times a week.A. religionB. religiousC. regionD. Reliable37. Our partnership ____ to 1960.A.dates backB. tacks backC. runs downD. takes back38. I like to communicate _______ my family.A. toB. forC. withD. towards39. Tom, you are so lazy. This job ________ hours before.A. should finishB. could be finishedC. must have been finishedD. should have been finished40. The children were ______ in red and sang songs togetherA.dressedB. dressingC. wornD. Wearing41. I can't stand his ______ similes.A. superficialB. artificialC. falseD. Phony42. First they only quarreled, _____ play and sleep.A. norB. orC. andD. But43. Because of the heavy rain, Charles _____ his leave for San Diego.A.referredB.conferredC.deferredD. Preferred44. He economized by using buses ____ taking taxis.A. byB. take the ;ace ofC. forD. instead of45. He said that ______ arrive at Beijing at 7 o'clock.A. he wouldB. I couldC. they willD. we shall46. He said that ______ early in the morning.A. I will got upB. he got upC. they get upD. we will get up47. The color of one's skin shouldn't be a _______ to success.A. burdenB. solutionC.keyD. barrier48. ___________ exercise book has not been found is still unknown.A. HowB. WhoseC. WhenD. That49. Can you tell me ___ room she lives in?A. thatB. howC. whyD. Which50. They decided to leave the waiter a big _____ because the food and service has been excellent.A. noteB. rewardC. giftD. tip51. I knew nothing ____ he did yesterday.A. about thatB. thatC. whatD.about what52. We knew _____ the earth is a part of the solar system.A. howB. whichC. thatD. What53. The spoon is make ______ silver.A. ofB. intoC. fromD. in54. You should _____ your goals by yourself.A. makeB. takeC. decideD. Set55. He has reached a point _____ a change is needed.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. Why56. Living in the western part of the country has many problems, _____ obtaining fresh water is not the least.A. for whomB. of whichC.to thatD. with which57. The back garden of our house contains a lawn, ______ very pleasant to sit on in summer.A. which isB. which it isC. it isD. where it is58.The machine has a ___________ use in the homeA closeB universalC friendlyD intimate59.Please __________ to her my best regardsA conveyB imitateC terrifyD evoke60.First they only quarreled, _______ then they began to fightA norB orC andD but61.You may vote against him, _________ you may vote for himA norB orC andD but62.It’s cold, ______ I stayed at home.A soB orC andD but63.We must set some money _________ for our children’s educationA aboutB besideC asideD forth64.It is, ________ retrospect, the happiest time of his lifeA onB forC withD in65.The __________ murder is surely the act of a madmanA sharpB dreadfulC intenseD delicate66.I know someone else _______ father works in BeijingA whoB whichC whyD whose67. ___________ breaks the law will be punishedA WhoeverB HoweverC WhateverD Wherever68.The headmaster ____________ the students to study harder.A called onB called atC called forD called up69.College students should enhance their awareness of the importance of absorbing the ________ of the classics in which our ancestors left their wisdom and experience.A essenceB emphasisC natureD presence70.His parents allowed him to _________ the new born dogA nameB distinguishC callD separate71.He ______it his duty to help his friend in need.A deemsB findsC regardsD looks72. Women are often said to be more ________ than men.A emotionsB motionsC emotionalD emotive73.Although he has taken a lot of medicines, his breath ________ poorA maintainB leavesC remainsD preserves74.Those who don’t work hard at English ought to _______A criticizeB be criticizedC have been criticizedD be criticizing75.Everyone was silent as he _______ the winner of the competitionA saidB mentionedC judgedD announced76.I shall be ________the meeting.A attendingB amendingC joiningD participating77.Lung cancer, like some other cancers , often doesn’t produce ________ until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A trailsB symptomsC therapiesD symbols78.The police are expected to be ________ call day and night.A toB onC forD in79.Good books broaden our ________A horizonsB viewsC purviewsD ranges80.They ______ bitterly about the injustice of the systemA complainedB comparedC complyD complement81. Her English is very good. She can speak English better than ______ in her grade.A. any oneB. the oneC. anyone elseD. other student82. All the people here, whether ______ , will get a present.A. they areB. old or youngC. they doD. old and young83. He has ________ a new theory after many years of research.A. evolvedB. involvedC. designedD. progressed84. The dove is the ________ of peace.A. sympathyB. symptomC. simpleD. symbol85. He was upset when he found that the room ________ into.A. had brokenB. had been brokenC. brokeD. was broken86. Gold is ＿＿＿＿in color to brass．A. similarB. the sameC. alikeD. parallel87. Mary was happy, ________ Alice was very sad.A. norB. orC. andD. but88. He said that ________ he had a car accident ________.A. been…yesterdayB. been… the previous dayC. had…yesterdayD. had…the previous day89. He was lucky in the fire, but his house was totally ________.A. destroyedB. damagedC. damageD. hurt90. No hardness could stop him ________ pursuing his goals.A. withoutB. fromC. awayD. out91. Feeling something with your hands is one way of telling _____ it is hot or cold.A. whoB. howC. whyD. whether92. ________ he entered the university, his English has been much improved.A. BeforeB. AfterC. WhenD. Since93. The police car _______ alongside ours.A. pulled togetherB. pulled outC. pulled upD. pulled through94. Long ago, man did not know _______ fire could be made.A. howB. whichC. thatD. why95. Two girls held hands in the ruins of their school and swore to each other they would not ______ hope.A. give inB. give upC. give offD. give away96. All ______they have done is good for you.A. whatB. whichC. whyD. that97. It is in room 402 ______ the meeting will be held.A. whereB. thatC. in whichD. which98. She is _____ for the great breadth of her learning.A. admiredB. admittedC. administratedD. advertised99. It is said that two cows _____ by a tiger from the nearby mountains.A. have been killedB. to be killedC. being killedD. had been killed100. I saw her a while ago. She ____sick as you said.A. couldn’t have beenB. might beC. mustn’t have beenD. would have been101. She told her son, “It’s high time you ____ hard.”A. are to studyB. would studyC. studiedD. should study102. _____ he had time, he ______ visited Tibet long ago.A. Have; would haveB. Had; would haveC. Did; haveD. Has; could have103.If God ________ here, he __________ at humans.A. is; will laughB. was; should laughC.were;would laughD. be; would laugh104. The old lady is often seen______ out of the house and sit in the garden.A. comeB. to comeC. have comeD. came105. We had a so long and ______political meeting that we felt ______.A. exhausting; exhaustedB. exhausted; exhaustedC. exhausted; exhaustingD. exhausting; exhausting106. Once the terms are agreed ______, we’ll go ahead with the project efficiently.A. withB. onC. atD. for107. The old man came upstairs with great strength, his right hand _______ a stick for support.A. heldB. holdingC. being holdingD. was holding108. _________ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.A. ComparedB. To be comparedC. CompareD. Comparing109. She stood by the window, _______.A. thinksB. thinkC. thoughtD. thinking110. _________ this way, the situation doesn’t seem so disappointing.A. To LookB. Looking atC. Looked atD. To be looked at111. All things_____, the planned trip will have to be called off.A. be consideredB. consideredC. consideringD. having considered112. Our government is laying great emphasis on education, with girls as well as boys ______to go to school.A. to be encouragedB. been encouragedC. be encouragedD. being encouraged 113. Walking in the garden in spring, __________.A. the flowers were blooming beautifullyB. the flowers bloom beautifullyC. you will see flowers bloom beautifullyD. you saw flowers blooming beautifull114. The two arguments are in ____________ the same.A. shortB. caseC. essenceD. reality115. Iron expands when _______.A. heatB. hotC. heatedD. is hot116. Many movies deal with commonplace ___________.A. themesB. titlesC. subjectsD. types117. They found the lecture hard __________.A. to be understoodB. to understandC. for understandingD. to have been understood118. –I’d like to buy a new camera.–Well, we have several models _________.A. to choose fromB. being chosenC. of choiceD. for choosing119. There will be a film __________ show at the square tonight.A. forB. toC. inD. on三、完形填空1From Monday to Friday most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings and weekends they are free and 1 themselves. Some watch television or go to the movies; others think about sports. This is decided by their own 2 .There are many different ways to spend our free time.Almost everyone has some kind of 3 : it may be something from collecting stamps to making model planes. Some hobbies are very 4 but others don’t cost anything at all. Some collections are worth a lot of money, while others are valuable only to their owners.I know a man who has a coin collection worth several thousands of dollars. A short time ago he bought a rare fifty-cent piece which 5 him 250! He was very happy about this collection and thought the price was all right. On the other hand, my youngest brother collects match boxes. He has almost 600 of them, but I wonder if they worth any money. However, 6my brother they are valuable. 7 makes him happier than to find a new match box for his。