华北煤炭医学院2007～2008学年秋季学期考试试卷年级：2007专业:临床及各专业（本科）课程名称：外语1（C）卷教研室主任签字：系主任签字：教务处长签字:(考试时间: 120 分钟) 题号I II III IV V 合计分数阅卷人Part I. Listening Comprehension (20 points)Section A:Directions:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The sun. B) Their children.C) Right and wrong D) The weather2. A) At a lawyer’s office B) At a libraryC) At a post office D) At an airport3. A) 45 minutes B) 50 minutesC) 55 minutes D) 5 minutes4. A) The man was caught in the rain last night.B) The man’s shoes were washed away last night.C) In spite of the rain, the show went on.D) The show was prevented from being performed.5. A) The style changes very often.B) Women like fashionable clothes.C) It is silly to follow the woman fashion closely.D) It is foolish to spend too much money on clothes.6. A) $ 12.00. B) $7.50. C) $ 6.00. D) $ 9.007. A) It’s not as good as it was. B) It’s better than it used to be.C) It’s better than people say. D) It’s worse than people say.8. A) To move out of her way. B) To show her his hands.C) To help her carry the case. D) To come up stairs.9. A) 2:00 pm. B) 8:00 pm. C) 6:00 pm. D) 4:00 pm.10. A) It is prettier. B) It is bigger.C) It has a prettier color. D) It has a bigger yard.Section B:Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. After 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage 1Qustions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) The development of cement. B) The uses for cement.C) Various construction materials. D) Cement-producing countries.12. A) An Egyptian. B) An ancient Roman.C) An Englishman. D) A Frenchman13. A）In a kitchen. B) In a stone quarry (采石场).C) In a chemistry laboratory. D) In a brick mill.Passage 2Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Mr. White’s umbrella had been hidden by someone in the church.B) Mr. White had lost his umbrella on his way to the church.C) Someone had taken Mr. White’s umbrella by mistake.D) Someone had stolen Mr. White’s umbrella.15. A) He received several letters. B) He received several umbrellas.C) No one returned his umbrella. D) Someone promised to return his umbrella.16. A) Because he wanted to get his umbrella back.B) Because his friend gave him good advice.C) Because he wanted to frighten the thief.D) Because the umbrella was given by his uncle.Passage 3Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) In 1959. B) In 1867.C) In 1896. D) In 1872.18. A) A foolish thing. B) Seward’s Folly.C) Johnson’s Folly. D) President’s Foolishness.19. A) Because it is hard to find natural resources.B) Because it is hopeless to find natual resources.C) Because it is poor in natural resources.D) Because it is rich in natural resources.20. A) To study its importance in war. B) To study its volcanoes.C) To enjoy its freezing weather. D) To enjoy its beauty of nature.Part II. Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage 1Do you have a self image that can help you succeed or one that make you fail? Let's discover what self-image is all about.Get a picture in your mind of two empty chairs. In thesetwo chairs let's picture two vistors. In the first chair let's seat a young man who is deaf. In the second chair let's seat a young boy who was born with part of one foot missing.The young man we picked for the first chair was a musician. He was a great artist. He composed many great songs and symphonies (交响乐). When he was still a young man he lost his hearing. It is generally believed that a person cannot be a professional musician or compose music without hearing, but this man had a special driving force that enabled him to write someof the most beautiful music ever written. This man was Beethoven.The visitor in the second chair was a yound boy who was born with part of one foot missing. This young boy loved sports, especially football. As a young boy and later as a young man he had always dreamed of playing football with a major league football team. He had a thirst that could not be quenched (抑制). Finally, he made it into the New Orleans Saints football team and one day on the football field in New Orleans he kicked the longest field goal in football history. His name is Tom Dempsey.If you try to find the special strenth that turns an ordinary person into a hero it only exists in the heart or soul of man. It is called a positive self-image. A positive self-image is a great beliefin yourself and your ideas.1. At the beginning of the passage, the writer talks about two empty chairs because he_______.A) want to invite the readers to sit downB) wants the readers to form vivid pictures of two famous menC) is going to talk about the art of photographyD) is going to introduce two men who could only sit all their lives2. We learn from the passage that a self-image ________.A) definitely contributes to successB) is something that a disabled man possessesC) has nothing to do with success or failureD) is a picture that a person paints of himself3. According to the passage, a deaf person________.A) can hardly amount to anythingB) has little chance of becoming a professional musicianC) can concentrate on composing music more than ordinary peopleD) has more talent that other people in many ways4. What was the most extraordinary thing that Tom Dempsey did?A) He lost one of his feet when he was young.B) He dreamed of becoming an artist one day.C) He kicked the longest field goal in football history.D) He loved playing football with a major league football team.5. What is the best title for this passage ?A) The Importance of Self-relianceB) The Great Examples Set by Two Disabled MenC) The Importance of a Positive Self-imageD) The Possible Effect of a Negative Self-imagePassage 2You think it is a good idea; she doesn’t.You want to take action; she wants to wait. You want this; she wants that. You are absolutely sure you are right; she is even more sure she is.If you and this co-worker do not reach a compromise soon, you will both be too defensiveand angry to reach one at all. The time to give a little, so you’ll get a little, is NOW.The window of opportunity for reaching compromises is a small one even between good friends, so sit back, take five or six deep breaths, and start communicating.Start listing, as well as talking.Compromise is“a settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions,”says the American Heritage Dictionary.If you are trying to reach a compromise, a good first step is to define your goal and encourage the other person to do the same. Then share any information that might help you to reach a compromise.A good second step is to listen carefully to the other person’s point of view. Don’t interrupt. Don’t agree or disagree. This will not only ensure that you understand her point of view, but will also demonstrate that you’re willing to listen to what she has to say.Next, put aside any preconceived notions you have about the “right” way to accomplish your goals. Then force yourself to think of at least one other way to accomplish them that incorporates (包含) your and her best suggestions.Don’t think vertically, in other words: one-up-one-down, or I’m-right-you’re-wrong. Think laterally（横向地）, instead; place her idea and yours on a straight line, side by side, and add more ideas as she and you come up with them.You’ll end up with TWO good ideas in the pot---yours and your co-worker’s. And when two reasonable people are willing to compromise, they are likely to come up with a third wayof accomplishing goals---one that satisfies both.6.In order to get a little ,one needs to ________.A)be defensive B ) be good at persuasionC) give a little D) take action7.For people who have different opinions from their co-workers, ________.A) it’s easy to find a way to reach a compromiseB) it’s impossible to settle their differencesC) they have to ask someone else to help them reach a compromiseD)they need to try hard before any compromise can be made8. What is the first step one has to take to reach a compromise ?A) Define one’s goal B) Put aside any preconceived notionsC) Think laterally D) Be willing to give up one’s goal9. While listening to the other person’s point of view,one should__________.A ) remain quiet B) make explanations whenever possibleC) look cheerful D) take some deep breaths to calm down10.What is a compromise likely to produce ?A) The best relationship between co-workers.B) Two good ideas instead of one.C) A third way of accomplishing goals.D) Useful information to be shared among co-workers.Passage 3Ask most American children what they want to be when they grow up, and they probablywill say “doctor” or “lawyer.”　Though our culture, our economy, indeed our very security are heavily dependent on science and engineering, only 12 percent of American high school students graduate with the prerequisites (必要条件) for a career in science or engineering. Worse yet, only 6 percent of minority children are said to be so prepared.Don’t be too surprised. If you ask further why the majority of the high school students would choose a career in medicine or law, the answers will be straight out of some popular TV shows.“Doctors help people. They save lives.”“Lawyers beat the bad guys.”Most students would say.Now, how about science or engineering as a career choice? The answers will be just as predictable: “Get real! Who wants to be a geek? They all are nerds. Besides, I hate math.In our media, scientists and engineers typically are portrayed as introverted ( 内向的) andhumorless. They always wear white lab coats, with a collection of pencils in their pocket protectors. They wear glasses with black plastic frames.If more students are to choose technical careers, they must have a better view presented tothem.They need to be told, for instance, that the invention of lifesaving equipment saves livesjust as surely as the application of it in the hospital.It also might help if someone emphasized to students that the lawyer who saved the defendant (被告) by introducing the DNA evidence would have seen him hanged had it notbeen for the scientists who discovered DNA.as a synonym for Whatever we do, until students stop thinking of the term “engineer”　“geek,”　it is impossible to expect our children to change their views towards scientists and engineers.11. What is the problem with most American children when they choose their careers?A) They have a very low opinion of science and engineering.B) They are too anxious to succeed in different fields.C)They are not sure what career suits them best.D) They do not have enough confidence in themselves.12. Which of the following has influenced American students greatly in their choice of theircareers?A) Parents’ opinions.B) TV shows and various publications.C) Great discoveries made by doctors and lawyersD) Culture and economy13. In the passage, the writer criticizes the media for___________.A) depicting scientists and engineers as nerds and geeksB) creating too much violence in the societyC) failing to report the great achievements made by scientistsD) using words like “nerd” and “geek” inappropriately14. In order to change the students’ view towards scientists and engineers, the writer suggeststhat__________.A) teachers reconsider their way of teaching mathematicsB) students be told about the wonders of science and engineeringC) scientists and engineers change their images a little bitD) the media stop praising doctors and lawyers excessively15. Judging from what is said in the passage, the writer obviously believes that________.A) scientists and engineers are more important than doctors and lawyersB) science and engineering have been dangerously ignoredC) American children are hopelessD) there are too many scientists and engineers nowadaysPassage 4Can you remember the first time you learned how to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons. Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed---the computer. It extends the capabilities of our minds.Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore, these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected. The computer can multiply what we can do, and the return on investment (投资)is high. The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand, the computer can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy, fraud(欺诈), and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.The computer is like a double-edged sword. It has the ability to cut us free from some activities, but it can also cut deeply into profits, personal privacy, and our society in general.How it is used is not a function of the current technology. It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology. The choice is yours, and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many, many benefits of the computer age.16.The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a carbecause_________.A) it is simple and practical B) it needs a lot of practiceC) it leads people to new life experiences D) it takes much time to master the skills17. The word “extend” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A) change B) multiply C) save D) master18. According to the passage, computers bring people the following benefits EXCEPT_______.A) avoiding mistakes B) saving money.C) making money D) opening up opportunities19. According to the writer, the bad effects of computers can be avoided if we ________.A) have sound knowledge of computer systemsB) tell people not to misuse computersC) have strict rules over the use of computersD) make more investments in the technology20. This passage is probably written for ________.A) computer teachers B) computer producersC) computer learners D) computer programmersPart III. Fill in the blanks with the words or expressions given below. Change the forms where necessary. (15 points)retain; point out; high-achieving; prestigious; bittersweet; on one’s own; hold one’s tongue; circumstance; name after; preference; gamble; necessarily; care about; conquer; come to a halt; in some cases; grow into; presently; contribute; make matters worse;1.Do you have any ______ for a particular kind of music?2.He is very rich, but that does not _____ mean that he is happy.3.When the film was being shot on location, so many people stopped to watch that traffic______ .ually it is the best students who get the highest scores on achievement tests. But _____this may not be true.5.Although he made a great deal of money, he could never _____ his feelings ofworthlessness.6.To everyone’s surprise, Jane ______ a beautiful young woman.7.Scientists are _____ working on identifying the cause of the disease.8.His classmates have _____ a total of 12400 yuan for the student who had a majoroperation.9.I don’t ______ what you think; I’m certain Bill is right.10.The operation was something of a ____, but without it it was just a matter of time beforethe cancer killed her.11.January, March, May and June _______ Roman gods and goddesses.12.Try not to lose your temper; that will only ______.13.If people would ______ from uttering unkind words, fewer people would get hurt.14.How can we continue to produce first-class engineers if our most ____ universities areunable to offer decent salaries to attract the best professors?15.It can be very dangerous to go mountain climbing at this time of year, as Tony has just______.Part IV. Cloze: Fill in each of the blanks with the appropriate word. (10 points)I also realized that my English-language students are having a _1__ problem. When they speak English in class, they are still __2___ Japanese-style conversations. Even though I understand these cultural __3___ better now, the problems created by these different __4___ of talking are still re al. When you’ve been playing one ballgame for your entire life, it is very hard to __5___ to another.7___ for After a serious car __6___, Stevie didn’t just survive. He became famous not __his music, but also for his public mindedness. He sang __8___ serious problems and the needfor people everywhere to get __9___. The life of Stevie Wonder shows the importance of having a positive ___10__ and trusting your own abilities.When she 11 ill, it seemed as though we might never see her again. She did not return with the laundry, and we were 12 that she might have died. However, she finally appeared, tottering under a very heavy 13 . As she sat in the kitchen, she drank a hot cup of tea and explained 14 she had managed to finish this job. The laundry was not her 15 , but she felt a duty to finish her work. She was so faithful that she felt the wash would not let her die.Before my friends Ted and Mary got 16 , I gave them an important piece of 17 . I told them that the most important thing in a relationship is the ability to 18 . As long as each person is willing to give _19__ a little in order to make sure that the other is happy, the relationship will 20 strong.Part V. Translation (15 points)1.How did you manage to persuade these students to_________________________(修读快速阅读课的)？2.Working hard is important, but knowing____________________________(如何充分利用自己的才能更重要得多).3.We called on him to take part in our conversation about pop music, but as soon as he joinedin, he introduced a new topic and ______________________(谈起了上周的NBA决赛).4.Since our production of radios came to a halt, _________________________(我们已转产移动电话).5.(据我所知）__________，all they have to do is come and see the child they want to adoptand fill out a form.6.The little girl’s songs brought sunshine to the old man and________________(帮助他忍受住种种生活的艰辛)7.People came one after another to ______________________(向他们祝贺又一座黄浦江大桥的胜利建成).8.Sickly and weak as Grandma is, _______________________(她却承担起了家里的所有家务).9.(在坚强意志的推动下)__________________, Alex finally fulfilled the task he hadundertaken.10.It was really sad to see the old man’s wrinkled face, ________________________(因为它说明了老人一辈子所经历的一切).11. We are prepared to____________________________________(在一些枝节问题上对他们做些让步)，but we will never compromise with them on major questions of principle.12.Robert didn’t usually get much exercise during the year; _____________________(然而他的妻子玛丽却大部分时间一直站着). That was why it was impossible or difficult at least, for them to choose a place they both liked for their holiday.13.(直到我们消除排斥知识的现象)_________________________do we stand a chance toremain a world-class power.14.(求知好学和勤奋用功的学生)____________________should be praised and held up asexamples to other students.15.We have to train more ______________________(一流的工程师参与同日本的技术竞争).华北煤炭医学院2007～2008学年秋季学期考试答题纸（C）年级：2007专业:临床及各专业（本科）课程名称：外语1（C）卷教研室主任签字：系主任签字：教务处长签字:(考试时间: 120分钟) 题号I II III IV V 合计分数阅卷人Part I. Listening Comprehension (20%)1—5 _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ 6—10 _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 11—15 ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 16—20 ____ _____ ____ ____ ____ Part II. Reading Comprehension (40%)1—5 _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ 6—10 _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 11—15 ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 16—20 ____ _____ ____ ____ ____ Part III. Vocabulary (15%)1. __________________2. __________________3. ___________________4. ___________________5. ___________________6. ___________________7. __________________8. __________________9. ___________________ 10. __________________ 11. __________________ 12. __________________ 13. __________________ 14. __________________ 15. __________________ Part IV. Cloze (10%)1. _____________2. ______________3. ______________4. ____________5. ______________6. ______________7. _____________8. ____________9. _____________ 10. _____________ 11. _____________ 12. ___________ 13. ____________ 14. _____________ 15. _____________ 16. ___________ 17. ____________ 18. _____________ 19. _____________ 20. ___________ Part V. Translation (15%)1. ________________________________________________________________2. ________________________________________________________________3. ________________________________________________________________4. ________________________________________________________________5. ________________________________________________________________6. ________________________________________________________________7. ________________________________________________________________8. ________________________________________________________________9. ________________________________________________________________10. ________________________________________________________________11. ________________________________________________________________12. ________________________________________________________________13. ________________________________________________________________14. ________________________________________________________________15.是________________________________________________________________风的细语、是雨的柔顺、斑驳了一道道古老的忧伤，刻在了灯火阑珊处?是桥的沧桑、是石的痕迹、流年了一首首陈旧的诗韵，铭在了秋月三更天?海棠红袖添香，墨迹染血苍凉。