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1、最新國家開放大學(xué)電大《人文英語 4?網(wǎng)絡(luò)核心課 作業(yè)及答案 單元自測1 一、選擇填空，從A、B、C三個選項中選出一個能填入空白處的最佳 選項。（每題10分） 題目1 - Thank you for your invitation. 選擇一項： B. It's a pleasure. 題目2 - Good afternoon. Can I help you? 選擇一項： B. I need to buy a birthday present for my son. 題目3 On average, a successful lawyer has to talk to s

2、everal a day. 選擇一項： B. clients 題目4 題干 Both the kids and their parents English」think. I know it from their accent. 選擇一項: B. are 題目5 John's father mathematics in this school ever since he graduated from Harvard University. 選擇一項： B. has taught 題目1 - Do you think I can borrow your bike for

3、 a few hours? 選擇一項： A. I'm sorry, but I really need it this afternoon. 題目2 - Excuse me, could you tell the time? 選擇一項： C. It's three thirty by my watch. 題目3 Professor Smith promised to look my paper, that is, to read it carefully before the defence. 選擇一項： A. over 題目4 Never before see su

4、ch a terrible car accident on the road! 選擇一項: C. did I 題目5 Both the kids and their parents English」think. I know it from their accent. 選擇一項： C. are 題目1 一 Do you think I can borrow your bike for a few hours? 選擇一項： C. I'm sorry, but I really need it this afternoon. 題目2 - Thank you for you

5、r invitation. 選擇一項： C. It's a pleasure. 題目3 As the bus came round the corner, it ran a big tree by the roadside. 選擇一項： B. into 題目4 Never before see such a terrible car accident on the road! 選擇一項： C. did I 題目5 Did you notice the guy head looked like a big potato? 選擇一項： B. whose 二、閱讀理解：選

6、擇題（每題10分） Graffiti painting is traditionally a daredevil pursuit. Teenagersdodge ecurity guards to put their names on trains and buses. But over the past decade, graffiti has all but disappeared from Britain's cities. Between 2007 and 2012 the number of incidents of graffiti recorded by the British

7、 Transport Police fell by 63%. A survey by the Environment Ministry shows that fewer places are blighted by tags than ever. Graffiti are increasingly confined to sanctioned walls, such as the Stockwell ball courts. In time the practice may die out entirely. The most obvious reason for the decline in

8、 tagging and train-painting is better policing. Numerous CCTV cameras mean it is harder to get away with painting 川egally. And punishments are more severe. A generational shift is apparent, too. Fewer teenagers are getting into painting walls. They prefer to play with iPads and video games. Some hav

9、e gone to art school and want to make money from their paintings. The Internet means that painters can win far more attention by posting pictures online than they can by breaking into a railway yard. Taggersand graffiti artists mostly grew up in the 1980s and 1990s. Those men— and almost all are me

10、n—are now older and less willing to take risks. Graffiti may eventually disappear. But for now the hobby is almost respectable. The former graffiti artists paint abandoned warehouses at the weekend. It has become something to do on a Sunday afternoon —a slightly healthier alternative to sitting and

11、watching football. 1 .Teenagers are not afraid of being caught by security guards when they put their names on trains and buses. F 2 .Less tags can be found in public places nowadays.T 3 .Because of better policing graffiti decreases. T 4 .Some teenagers go to art school in order to learn to pai

12、nt walls. F 5.Taggers and graffiti artists are still willing to take risks 選擇題（每題10分） Jim Thorpe was a Native American. He was born in 1888 in an Indian Territory（E|3第安人保護(hù)區(qū)）that is now Oklahoma. Like most Native American children then, he liked to fish, hunt, swim, and play games outdoors. He was

13、healthy and strong, but he had very little formal education. In 1950, Jim Thorpe was named the greatest American football player. He was also an Olympic gold medal winner. But Thorpe had many tragedies in his life. Jim had a twin brother who died when he was nine years old. By the time he was 16, hi

14、s mother and father were also dead, Jim then went to a special school in Pennsylvania for Native American children. There, he learned to read and write and also began to play sports. Jim was poor, so he left school for two years to earn some money. During this time, he played on a baseball team. The

15、 team paid him only $15 a week. Soon he returned to school to complete his education. Jim was a star athlete運(yùn)動員）in several sports, including baseball, running, and football. He won many awards for his athletic ability, mainly for football. In many games, he scored all or most of the points for his t

16、eam. In 1912, when Jim Thorpe was 24 years old, he became part of the U.S Olympic team. He competed in two very difficult events: the pentathlon and the decathlon. Both require great ability and strength. The pentathlon has five track and field events, including the long jump and the 1500-meter race

17、. The decathlon has ten track and field events, with running, jumping and throwing contests. People thought it was impossible for an athlete to compete in both the pentathlon and the decathlon. So everyone was surprised when Thorpe won gold medals in both events. When the King of Sweden presented Th

18、orpe with his two gold medals, he said, “Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world. II Thorpe was a simple and honest man. He just answered, —Thanks, King.II 1. From the passage we learn that Jim Thorpe was born in C A. India B. Pennsylvania C. Oklahoma 2. According to the passage, most Am

19、erican Indian children loved all the following EXCEPT B A. fishing B. singing C. swimming 3. Jim Thorpe started to play sports B A. before he was 9 years old B. when he was 16 years old C. when he was 24 years old 4. The word decathlon in paragraph 3 probably means C A. jumping B. five tra

20、ck and field events C. ten track and field events 5. Which of the following is NOT TRUE? A A. In 1912, Thorpe went back to finish his college education. B. Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games. C. Thorpe once played on a baseball team for money. 選擇題（每題10分） 排序題 A. Does it co

21、st the same for every household? B. You can pay right here, on the Internet! C. Just go ahead. D. We do for the live Cable TV programs. E. Exactly, even digital boxes. Liu Hui: Gordon, may I ask you a question? Gordon: Hi, Liu Hui. C Liu Hui: Do I need to pay for a TV license if I only watch

22、 TV online in the UK? Gordon: Yes, indeed. You need to be covered by a TV license if you watch or record programs as they're being shown on TV or live on an online TV service. Liu Hui: Including watching TV on computers and mobile phones? Gordon: E It is the law. Liu Hui: I see. How much is

23、the license fee? Gordon: It costs ￡ 145.50 for a color TV license and￡ 49.00 for a black and white TV license. Liu Hui: That's a lot of money for a year. A Gordon: It costs the same for all applicants under 75. When you reach the age of 75, you may apply for a free Over 75 TV License. Liu Hui: I

24、 see. Gordon: Do you need such a license in China? Liu Hui: D Gordon: Oh, it sounds similar. But for BBC, the license fee is the main source of income. There is no advertising on the BBC channels. Liu Hui: By the way, where should I go to pay for my license? Gordon: B Liu Hui: Well, sure! Than

25、k you! 單元自測2 一、選擇填空，從A、B、C三個選項中選出一個能填入 空白處的最佳選項。（每題10分） 題目1 一 You are late. The discussion started 30 minutes ago. 選擇一項： A. I am really sorry. 題目2 一 Something went wrong with my television last night. 選擇一項： A. I'm sorry to hear that. 題目3 the War of Independence, the United States was an E

26、nglish colony. 選擇一項： C. Before 題目4 Had you come five minutes earlier, you the train to Birmingham. But now you missed it. 選擇一項： C. would have caught 題目5 Eggs, though rich in nourishments, have of fat. 選擇一項： C. a large number 題目1 - Your ID card, please. 選擇一項: A. Here you are. 題目2 一 Ho

27、w many languages does Peter speak? 選擇一項： C. Five languages. 題目3 The student were all entertained in a Mexican restaurant, at Professor Brian's 選擇一項： B. expense 題目4 Every year thousands of lives in road accidents because of careless driving. 選擇一項： C. are lose 題目5 No matter, the little s

28、isters managed to round the sheep up and drive them back home safely. 選擇一項： D. how hard it was snowing 題目1 一 Would you like something to drink? What about a cup of tea? 選擇一項： A. No, thanks. 題目2 一 You are late. The discussion started 30 minutes ago. 選擇一項: B. I am really sorry. 題目3 If she w

29、ants to stay thin, she must make a in her diet. 選擇一項: B. change 題目4 The young lady coming over to us our English teacher; the way she walks tells us that! 選擇一項: B. must be 題目5 Eggs, though rich in nourishments, have of fat. 選擇一項： B. a large number 二、閱讀理解：選擇題（每題10分） 選擇題 Since its founding

30、 in 1948, McDonald's has grown from a family burger （漢堡包）stand to a global fast-food chain, with more than 30,000 locations in 118 countries. With 58 million daily customers worldwide, McDonald's is now so ubiquitous around the globe that The Economist publishes a global ranking of currencies' purch

31、asing power based on the prices charged at the local McDonald's, called the Big Mac Inde X 巨無霸 指數(shù)）.That's not to say that every nation carries the same menu items: choices vary widely depending on location. Some Asian locations serve fried shrimp in a Big Mac roll, while McDonald's in India doesn't

32、serve beef at all, relying instead on burgers made from vegetables, rice and beans. Not everyone in the world has been happy to greet Ronald McDonald when he moves to town. Many see McDonald's as a symbol of American economic and cultural chauvinism（沙文主義）,and European nations in particular have vie

33、wed American-style fast food as an insult to their national food. A French farmer, Jose Bove, became something of a national hero in 1999 after he and a group of people destroyed a McDonald's under construction to protest globalization and —bad food. II The next year, a bomb exploded in a French McD

34、onald's, killing a 27-year-old employee. No one claimed responsibility. But regardless of whether you like their food or their policies, McDonald's is still widely seen as one of the true pioneers of peaceful globalization. 1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

35、 B A. McDonald's was founded in 1948. B. McDonald's has opened its restaurants in every city of the world. C. McDonald's has over 30,000 locations in the world now. 2. The word ubiquitous in Paragraph 2 is most likely to mean C A. very crowded B. very clean C. existing everywhere 3. From Par

36、agraph 2, we can conclude that A A. McDonald's designs its menu to suit the local people B. millions of young adults got their first job with McDonald's C. the McDonald's menu sticks to old-fashioned favorites such as the Big Mac 4. What did Jose Bove and his people do in 1999 to protest agains

37、t McDonald's? A A. They destroyed a McDonald's under construction. B. They protested outside a McDonald's. C. They refused to go to a newly-built McDonald's. 5. In C, an employee died in a fatal bomb attack on a McDonald's restaurant in France. A.1998 B. 1999 C.2000 選擇題（每題10分） 正誤判斷題 I've be

38、en living in the country for more than 10 years. It means quietness, privacy, harmony and peace for me. Living in the country requires an active lifestyle. It involves activities like doing daily chores, preparing firewood for winter heating, feeding animals including pets and livestock, tending the

39、 garden, or securing fences, etc. For me, the most attractive activities are fishing, hunting and hiking. I enjoy seeing what nature has to offer everyday through a simple walk down the little trail, or a relaxing drive along the country road with patches of green grass ornamented with wildlife sigh

40、tings of birds, moose, bears, deer, etc. Living the country life helps us appreciate some of the simpler things, things that make us feel good about ourselves and the world. It may be just a get together on a Saturday at the local farmers market, or a project or a problem that the community might pu

41、ll together to help solve. I have participated in a few community projects, like dealing with out-of-control grass fires, a roof that collapsed from a large snow fall, or even helping a recent widow with fire wood for the winter. Sometimes I am surprised by how much benefit we receive from helping o

42、thers and as for this community I can' t say enough. I really enjoy living the country life. I know it' s not for everyone, but I know it's for me. 1. The author has lived in the countryside for more than a decade, and he/she loves living there.T 2. Living in the country is not busy at all.F 3.

43、 The author takes a walk or drives along country roads almost every day.T 4. People living in the country usually go shopping every Saturday.T 5. According to the author, nobody dislikes countryside life. F 選擇題（每題10分） 排序題 A. I couldn't agree more. B. What else? C. Once we separate and recy

44、cle them. D. But I have a concern. E. That is really a great advice. Peter: Molly, look at this. The newspaper says we should sort trash. Molly: That would be great! I always hate it when people mixing all the trash together. Peter: E Many communities have already done that. Molly: Yeah. The b

45、enefits of sorting out trash are obvious. Peter: For instance? Molly: If trash is sorted, it can be transferred to factories instead of the disposal plant. Peter: That makes sense. B Molly: With trash separated, pollution caused by incineration can be avoided. Peter: It is high time for us to s

46、ort out the trash. Trash is trash only when everything is mixed together.C they can be useful again. Molly: A Things like paper, glass, and plastics can all be recycled. They can be reused. Peter: Sorting is good. D If people have no idea how to sort their trash, they will still put all waste in t

47、he same bag. Molly: You are right. People should be informed about how to do that in the first place. Moreover, sorting trash should be made easy for us. Otherwise, few people would bother to do it. Peter: I hope everything goes smoothly! Molly: I believe it will. 單元自測3 一、選擇填空，從A、B、C三個選項中選出一個能填入

48、 空白處的最佳選項。（每題10分） 題目1 -These are certainly beautiful flowers. Thank you very much.. 選擇一項： B. It's my pleasure. 題目2 一 I didn't know my identity card was needed, sir. 選擇一項： B. Sorry, but that's no excuse. 題目3 Do you know the man under the apple tree? 選擇一項： C. lying 題目4 Although he did n

49、ot know London well, he made his way to the airport. C. easily enough 題目5 They have learned about in recent years. 選擇一項： B. hundreds of English words 題目1 -Good morning, sir. May I help you?. 選擇一項： C. Yes, I need some salt. 題目2 -Excuse me, where is Dr Smith's office?. 選擇一項： A. Sorry, I

50、don't know. But you can ask the man over there. 題目3 Harry, who had failed in the final exam, had a great worry his mind. 選擇一項： A. on 題目4 Two thousand dollars enough for the car. 選擇一項: B. is 題目5 Is the library now? No, it's. 選擇一項： A. open; closed 題目1 -Can you go out with us for dinner t

51、his evening? . 選擇一項： A. Thanks a lot, but I'm busy tonight. 題目2 一I didn't know my identity card was needed, sir. 選擇一項： B. Sorry, but that's no excuse. 題目3 I don't know the park, but it's to be quite beautiful. 選擇一項： A. said 題目4 Nancy is girl. C. an eighteen-year-old 題目5 Two thousand

52、dollars enough for the car. 選擇一項： B. is 題目1 一 Sam, this is my friend, Jane.. 選擇一項： B. Glad to meet you, Jane 題目2 一 I've got a bad cold today.. 選擇一項： A. Oh, dear! I hope you get better soon 題目3 Neither John his father was able to wake up early enough to catch the morning train. 選擇一項： C

53、. nor 題目4 The new order means overtime. 選擇一項： B. working 題目5 Today's weather is worse than yesterday's. 選擇一項： B. much 二、閱讀理解：選擇題（每題10分） 選擇題 Liu Hui interviews Dr. Smith about the issue of educational inequality. Liu Hui: Thank you, Dr. Smith, for agreeing to be interviewed by our Campus

54、News Weekly. First, what do you mean by educational inequality? Dr. Smith: Educational inequality is the disparity that certain students experience in their education as compared to other students. But the meaning of it varies in different social contexts. Liu Hui: Why does it exist in modern soci

55、ety? Dr. Smith: Well, researchers link educational inequality to socioeconomic, racial and geographic reasons. Liu Hui: So it is very likely that educational inequality exists in different forms in different countries. Dr. Smith: Yeah, you are right. For example, in the United States, although s

56、kin color is linked to other forms of inequality, it is evident in education. Liu Hui: Educational inequality exists in China, too. For example, the college entrance rate is much higher in Beijing than in other provinces. How do you think can we someday eradicate the inequality? Dr. Smith: It's i

57、mpossible to answer such a big question in few words. Educational inequality has become one of the most important political and social issues in every nation nowadays. There have been numerous attempts at reforms and..… 1. Well, researchers link educational inequality to C A. socioeconomic, racial

58、 and educational reasons B. racial, economic and geographic reasons C. racial, socioeconomic and geographic reasons 2. According to the passage, C A. in the United States, skin color is linked to other forms of inequality, but not in education B. in the United States, skin color is only linked

59、to the form of inequality in education C. in the United States, skin color is linked to the inequality in education 3. Educational inequality exists in C A. China only B. many countries C. all the countries 4. What does the word “eradicate” mean in the passage? A A. get rid of B. cope with

60、 C. carry out 5. What's the attitude of Dr. Smith to the future of education equality? B A. reserved B. positive C. negative 選擇題(每題10分) 排序題 A. For many students B. a major barrier C. equality in access to education D. different people E. non-traditional students The National Union of Stu

61、dents (NUS) welcomes the news that greater numbers of black and disabled students are studying at UK universities, but there is still a lot of work to be done on widening access, writes the union's president, Gemma Tumelty. A recent Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)equalities rev

62、iew showed that significant numbers of potential students felt their disability was B to accessing higher education （HE）. This is simply unacceptable. Equality and diversity is not entirely a “numbers game” and before too much praise is given we need to hear more from E , not just about their exper

63、ience of accessinghigher education but also going through the system. Equality in society is absolutely, and fundamentally, linked to C. A, university is the place where they will be first exposed to different cultures and D. As well as fighting for better access, the NUS wants to see diversity prop

64、erly valued and promoted within the student experience. Many pay lip service to the value of diversity, but is this recognized and promoted as a core asset to those who go through the HE system? Equality in society can be promoted by equality and diversity at university. But the benefits of univers

65、ity as a positive, diverse environment must be seen by students as adding “value” as much as any other factors before the numbers game is really won by the champions of diversity. 選擇題（每題10分） 選擇題 It can be really frustrating （使人沮喪的）for an overweight person to go to a gym and work out with a positiv

66、e attitude. All one has to do is walk by almost any nice gym and notice all the healthy, sweating, “skinny” members. Sometimes they stare at those of us who are, well, zaftig. It is easy to see the judgment behind their eyes. Who wants to put up with that? Many people are self-conscious of their bodies and feel isolated when joining workout classesof while exercising, especially if they are larger than most of the others in the group. Now the fitness industry is finally paying attention. Popular