曲靖师范学院《大学英语》2019-2020学年第一学期期末试卷(时间120分钟，满分100分)课程编号：课程名称：大学英语适用年级：适用专业：注意：1、本试题试题卷共六页。2、本试题所有答案应写在答案卷上，否则不予计成绩。题号VI总分阅卷人复核人得分I Listening Comprehension (15%)Section A Directions:In this section you will hear 10 short dialogues.At the end of eachdialogue,a question will be asked about what was said.Both the dialogues and questions willbe spoken twice.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the4 choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer.Then write thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.Where did this conversation probably happen?A In a drug store.B In a shop.C In a supermarket.D In a restaurant.2.When will the train leave?A14:20B14:00C14:40D14:303.How many people are there in the man's family?A5.B4.C3.D6.4.How is that school?A It's even worse than people say.B It's better than it used to be.C It's better than people say.D It's not as good as it was.5.What is implied in the conversation?A The children were enjoying themselves.B The children didn't come to the party.C The children were giving a lot of fun in the party.D The children were not behaving themselves in the party.6.What will the weather be like?A It will get better B RainyC Sunny.D It is colder.7.What does the woman mean?A She does not agree with the man.B She does not know what to do.C She agrees with the man.D She has a good idea.8.What does the man mean?A He wants to go to the station earlier.B He will not leave this evening.C He will travel on a later train.D He wants to buy an air ticket.9.What does the man promise?A To return the book.B To lend the book.C To bring the book home.D To take his book back.10.Why did the man agree with the woman?A He knows her very well.B Both teams have excellent players.C They watched the game together.D The result was beyond his expectation.Section B Directions:In this section you will hear two short passages.After each passage you willbe asked some questions.The passage will be read twice.When you hear a question,you should decideon the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A),B),C)and D),then write the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.What is in common for those weddings held in different places?A They share certain traditional customs.B They share the traditional costumes.C They share certain traditional foods.D They share the traditional music.12.How long will a wedding ceremony usually last?A More than one hour.B Two days.C More or less 30 minutes.D About 10 minutes.13.What is the custom before the couple goes on a honeymoon?A To hold a reception party.B To have a big dinner.C To congratulate on the couple.D To shower the couple with rice.Questions 14 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.What is the most important reason for the popularity of the cars in the US?A The United States is a huge country.B Cars give Americans the freedom to schedule their time.C Cars provide the cheapest form of transportation.D Cars are the most comfortable form of transportation.15.What is the problem of the popularly car ownership in the US?A Air pollutionB Expensive public transportation.C Gas shortage.D Crowded trafficII Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions:There are 3 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinishedstatements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B.C and D.You should make the correct choiceand write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me:"Is there anything I can do foryou?"and"How's the car?"I guess he asks what he can do for me because his dad(an air force officer)was neverreally there for him,and he's determined to provide me with the support he lacked.During my youth he nevermissed a school play or softball game.In fact,he was so supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dadswho dressed better and cared less.But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes andblack socks,cheering me on,expecting greatness.His other standard question--'How's the car?"--used to strike me as a waste of long-distance dollars froma man who once suggested making a list of what you want to talk about before calling someone out of state.WhatI now realize is that "How's the car?"is not about the car.It's a father's way of asking his adult daughter how sheis.The advantage is that if there's something wrong with the car,he knows what to do about it and how much itwill cost,whereas if you're having marital problems or doubting a career choice,he might have to put Mom onthe line.At age30 1 finally took the plunge(突然一跳)into adulthood by leasing(租)a car without my dad's helpor advice.I'm sure my dad was hurt rather than proud.Though a daughter's independence is evidence (ofa job well done,it still implies the job's done,and many fathers are reluctant to retire.Even when my dad wasoverworked,he'd happily hop on a plane if I said I needed help.His frequent question,"Is there anything I can dofor you?"underlines the fact that he wishes there was still something he could provide.It's interesting:Eventhough we're tied by blood and I love him no matter what,he still seems to need a concrete function--suggestingstocks,finding the cheapest plane fare--to feel he has a role in my life.16.Judging from the first paragraph,the author has a veryA supportive fatherB rich fatherC capable fatherD careful father17.The author now realizes that by asking "How is the car?",her father is actuallyA wasting precious moneyB asking how she's getting alongC expressing his concern for her safetyD showing how much he knows about cars18.In case the author asked her father what she should do with her life,he would probablyA let her mother answer the questionB tell her his own experience in career choiceC let her make her own decisionD make a list of what to say to her19.When the author leased a car without asking her father's advice,he wasA proud his daughter had finally achieved independenceB hurt because he had no more to do for herC happy that he had got a job well doneD angry because his daughter no longer minded his advice20.What does the author mean by saying "many fathers are reluctant to retire"?A They want to continue to work so they will have money to provide support for theirdaughters.B They are afraid they'll lose their daughters'love if they don't do something for them.C They believe their daughters need their help in things such as fixing a car.D They wish to keep playing some role in their daughters'livesPassage 2Perhaps you are an average student with average intelligence.You do well enough in school,but youprobably think you will never be a top student.This is not necessarily the case,however.You can receive bettergrades if you want to.Yes,even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work.Here's how:1.Plan your time carefully.Make a list of your weekly tasks.Then make a schedule or chart of your time.Fill in committed time such as eating.sleeping.meetings,classes,etc.Then decide on good,regular times forstudying.Be sure to set aside enough time to complete your normal reading and work assignments.Of course,studying shouldn't occupy all of the free time on the schedule.It's important to set aside time for relaxation,hobbies,and entertainment as well.This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems,but it will makeyou more aware of how you spend your time.Furthermore,it will enable you to plan your activities so that youhave adequate time for both work and play.2.Find a good place to study.Choose one place for your study area.It may be a desk or a chair at home or inthe school library,but it should be comfortable,and it should not have distractions.When you begin to work,youshould be able to concentrate on the subject.