1.1lead-in : the forces of nature and some human wars
1、【填空题】directions: please listen to the story and fill in the blanks.(数字请写英文,每空20分) people laughed at the thought of an army of 1 men crossing the alps where there was no road. but napoleon waited to see that everything was 2 , and then he gave the order to march. the long line of soldiers and horses and cannons 3 for twenty miles. when they came to a steep place where there seemed to be no way to go farther, the trumpets sounded: “ 4 “! then every man did his best, and the whole army moved right onward. soon they were safe over the alps. in four days they were marching on the 5 of italy. "the man who has made up his mind to win,”said napoleon, "will never say impossible'."
1.2vip vocabulary: engage, launch, render, reckon
1、【单选题】each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. with the launch of interactive advertising, “many of the dollars that went to the internet will come back to the tv,” says david kline of cablevision. (cet6-2016.6) a、introduction b、setting c、organization d、emission
2、【单选题】taliban leaders in pakistan say the campaign is in reaction to an expected army offensive against militants in south waziristan. (voa) a、a carefully planned attack made by a large group of soldiers b、a strong action to show how angry you are about something c、a very rude or insulting behavior that is likely to upset people d、something very unpleasant
3、【单选题】in retrospect, of course, these innovations look hopelessly crude, but at the time they were more than enough to render radio seemingly irrelevant to my life. (voa) a、make b、sound c、look d、take
4、【单选题】the bbg's mission is to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy,” said director lansing.(voa) a、be involved with b、occupy c、absorb d、attract
5、【单选题】when hostages and hostage takers were trapped by siege, some surprising things unfold. a、invasion b、catch c、occupation d、encirclement
6、【单选题】it is a trend that shows no sign of slowing. demographers (人口统计学者) reckon that three-quarters of humanity could be city-dwelling by 2050, with most of the increase coming in the fast-growing towns of asia and africa.(cet6-2015.6) a、value b、underestimate c、predict d、believe
7、【单选题】such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation's economy and our individual well-being. for example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education. (cet4-2011.12) a、make a contribution b、cause a heavy loss c、pay a lot of money d、have a great significance
8、【单选题】the government's decision to raise the interest rate caught everyone off guard - nobody expected it. a、made everyone surprised b、made everyone lose guard c、made everyone astonished d、made everyone relaxed
9、【单选题】this view assumes that rich societies will invest in environmental care. but is this right? do things get better or worse as we get richer? here the stockholm declaration is ambiguous. (cet6-2015.12) a、description b、claim c、statement d、opinion
10、【单选题】she began a nationwide campaign to have a national holiday, declared that would bring families together while celebrating the 32 traditional festivals. (cet6-2018.6) a、war b、sport c、exercise d、movement
1.3key sentence structures: 分词作状语;as引导时间状语从句
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) ____________alone, they can get themselves into all sorts of trouble very quickly. a、leaving b、to leave c、left d、having left
2、【单选题】the demonstrator, ____________, was led away by the police. a、to protest violently b、protested violently c、being protested violently d、protesting violently
3、【单选题】when the children returned home, _____________, parents began to complain. a、covered in dust b、to be covered in dust c、covering in dust d、having covered in dust
4、【单选题】as the champion grew weaker, his opponent’s attack became more and more violent. 此处as译为: a、正如 b、当......时候 c、作为 d、尽管
5、【单选题】they were interested in our views at first but ____________ time went on we were consulted less and less. a、in b、while c、as d、for
1.4translation skills: omission(省译法)
1、【其它】part i 英译汉 (每题10分) 1. liquids have no definite shape, yet they have a definite volume. 2. we can’t see sound waves as they travel through air. 3. one must make painstaking effort before one could succeed in mastering a foreign language. 4. a gentleman will die for one who appreciates his worth while a woman will beauty herself for one who attracts her. 5. although you may escort a guest a thousand miles, yet the parting must came at last. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 在饮食方面,中国各省的习惯不一样,口味也不一样。 2. 中国人一直热爱自由,热爱和平。 3. 近朱者赤,近墨者黑。 4. 我们要诚心诚意地积极帮助少数民族进行经济建设和文化建设。 5. 看完篮球比赛之后,他还有一个重要会议要参加。
1.5writing strategies: comparison and contrast
1、【简答题】directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic high salaries or career development? you should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in chinese: (用 “comparison and contrast” 写作技法,完 成一篇120字以上作文) high salaries or career development? 1. 有的大学毕业生择业时盲目追求高工资, 有的则认为提供学习机会及事业上的发展才 是更重要的; 2. 持有这两种观点的原因; 3. 你的观点。
2.1lead-in : automobile industry and related technologies
1、【填空题】part i directions: fill the blanks according to what you hear.(每空10分) self-driving car kills pedestrian a self-driving uber car that was part of a 1 project hit and killed a pedestrian in arizona this week. neither the car nor the human safety driver 2 for the woman who was pushing her bike on the 3 . this is the first known fatality 4 by a self-driving car in the us. experts believe the sensors did not 5 that the 6 was a person, since the woman was 7 a bike that was carrying bags. uber and a few other companies have 8 their driverless fleet as investigators 9 who or what is at 10 .
1、【简答题】part ⅱ. open questions 1. can you tell the greatest invention in the world so far? 2. what’s your expectation for cars in the future? 3. can you describe your favorite transportation method in the future?
2.2vip vocabulary: eliminate, in the air, alert, mount, telematics
1、【单选题】directions: each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part.(每题10分,共10题) 1.the researchers explained that the study demonstrated when we are in a novel environment the brain partly remains alert so that humans can defend themselves against any potential danger. (cet6-2017.6) a、well-informed b、precautious c、sober d、intelligent
2、【单选题】but steamships didn't lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down. until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails. (cet4-2014.6) a、increase b、enhance c、climb d、install
3、【单选题】obama could make available funds to build and test prototype air capture units" to capture and store co2, said broecker. (cet6-2016.6) a、basic standard b、high level c、general type d、first model
4、【单选题】conversion of paper to electronic medical records will help eliminate redundant tests and prevent drug interactions. (cet6-2016.6) a、to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted b、to defeat a team or person in a competition, so that they no longer take part in it c、to kill someone in order to prevent them from causing trouble d、to decide that person did not commit a particular crime
5、【单选题】are nursing homes as bad as people fear, or is that an out-moded stereotype (固定看法)? can doing one’s homework really steer families to the best places? it is genuinely hard to know. a、to control the direction a vehicle is going b、to guide someone’s behavior or the way a situation develops c、to be in charge of an organization, team etc and make decisions that help it to be successful, especially during a difficult time d、to choose a particular way of doing something
6、【单选题】i wish i could tell you where i'll be in six months’ time, but i don't even know. i'm not sure if i will have the same job. i'm not even sure if my girlfriend will be able to stay in this country. everything is so up in the air.(voa) a、remains uncertain, undecided. b、stays in the sky. c、is an unrealistic dream. d、is unreasonable.
7、【单选题】would you buy a car that released calming smells into the air when you are stuck in heavy traffic? (voa) a、stayed in b、trapped in c、kept on d、hung around
8、【单选题】the scientists are breeding successive generations to arrive at varieties that incorporate salt tolerance but retain about 97 percent of the european rice genome(基因组). (cet-2018.6) a、to include something as part of a group, system, plan etc b、to exclude something as part of a group, system, plan etc. c、to start a new business d、to determine whether something is a part of it
9、【单选题】google has the most successful ui and content package in the history of the web, that created one of the most lucrative business models in the history of media, so don’t write them off too quickly. a、economical b、profitable c、attractive d、fascinating
10、【单选题】in areas reeling from recent fighting, stabilization and humanitarian assistance efforts are effectively blocked until key sites are cleared of explosive hazards. civilian populations near contaminated land could face permanent injury or death by performing everyday activities such as accessing clean water or walking to work or school.(voa) a、stakes b、risks c、factors d、consequences
2.3key sentence structures: 分词作定语;what引导名词性从句
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) the present house, still ____________ the same number, stands on the site of a much earlier building. a、to bear b、bearing c、bore d、born
2、【单选题】the national motor show, ____________ every year in the autumn, attracts enormous numbers of visitors. a、held b、to hold c、holding d、has held
3、【单选题】the film’s latest product, _____________ only six months ago, has already captured a significant share of the market. a、launching b、having launched c、launched d、to launch
4、【单选题】we shall take ____________ we think proper to cope with the situation. a、such measures b、same measures c、what measures d、which measures
5、【单选题】he was lucky enough to sell his car for exactly ____________ he had pay for it. a、that b、what c、as d、which
2.4translation skills: conversion(词性转换)
1、【其它】part i 英译汉(每题10分) the settlement of africa by white people started 500 years ago. he reported the theft of his passport to the police. my recognition of him was immediate. the european community is the best instrument for this purpose. millions of the people in the mountainous areas are finally off poverty. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 这份新的租赁合同有效期为8年。 2. 他教导我们要珍惜每一个机会。 3. 请告知是否接受我方条款。 4. 一定要少说空话,多做工作。 5.在他们看来,他就是绝对权威的化身。
3.1lead-in : the keys in job interview to get hired
1、【填空题】part ⅱ. directions: fill the blanks according to what you hear. a: hello, this is steven. is that mrs. wang? i'm just calling to 1 about the 2 of the personnel manager position. b: this is wang ling speaking. you satisfy all the 3 . congratulations! you're 4 . a: i'm very proud to be employed by your 5 . b: i think you'd be perfect for this job. this company needs someone like you. when can you start working? a: anytime. b: very good. you will 6 be sent an official notification of the results of your interview 7 . once you get the notification, you can come. a: thank you for 8 me. see you then. bye. b: see you. bye.
1、【简答题】1.【跟bbc学英语011】how to prepare for an interview - 01 -(av5222296,p1).flv based on anna’s resume, does the employer have a good first impression of her?
2、【简答题】why does the employer like anna’s description of her experience in the debating society(辩论社团)?
3、【简答题】why does the employer think anna is a good planner?
3.2vip vocabulary: inadequate, make a difference, have/take a crack at,
1、【单选题】directions: each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. (每题10分,共10题) 1. nothing is more important to sub-saharan africa's future than inexpensive, reliable energy delivery. no endeavor can succeed without it. (voa) a、pain b、struggle c、effort d、hardship
2、【单选题】but federal judges often rely heavily on the u.s. sentencing guidelines when they determine penalties, and in the case of animal fighting, those guidelines are outdated and extremely inadequate. (cet4-2016.12) a、insufficient b、enough c、abundant d、ample
3、【单选题】“read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways.” he says. in other words, keep your brain busy and working. and also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster. (cet4-2018.6) a、actually b、naturally c、in relation to your body d、in relation to your mind
4、【单选题】annual fees have risen from£1,000 to $9,000 in the last decade. but contact time at university has barely risen at all. and graduating doesn’t even provide any guarantee of a decent job:16% graduates today are in non-graduate jobs. (cet6-2016.12) a、only just b、almost not c、narrowly d、merely
5、【单选题】i am about to make things more complicated by suggesting that what kind of facility an older person lives in may matter less than we have assumed. and that the characteristics adult children look for when they begin the search are not necessarily the things that make a difference to the people who are going to move in. (cet4-2016.6) a、have a problem with b、have a great impact to c、have a difference to d、have a relation to
6、【单选题】even though i knew it was unlikely that i would win american idol, i decided to have a crack at it anyway and try out for it. (voa) a、have a try b、have a long narrow opening c、have a sudden sharp noise d、make a very sharp explosive sound
7、【单选题】he hopes to distribute this information and help prospective college-goers find the best post-secondary fit. and while rubinoff believes there are a good number of four-year schools that truly care about these students and set aside significant resources and programs for them, he says that number isn't high enough. (cet6-2015.12) a、proper b、promising c、possible d、expected
8、【单选题】any veteran nicotine addict will testify that fancy packaging plays no role in the decision to keep smoking. so, it is argued, stripping cartons of their branding will trigger no mass movement to quit. a、a person who has been a soldier, sailor, etc. in a war b、a person who has served as high-ranking officer c、a person who has commanded an army d、a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or activity
9、【单选题】all researchers agree that close to 25 billion devices, things and sensors will be connected by 2020 which incidentally is also the moment that millennials (千禧一代)are expected to make up 75 percent of our overall workforce, and the fully connected home will become a reality for large numbers of people worldwide. (cet6-2016.12) a、properly b、intentionally c、accidentally d、occasionally
10、【单选题】from the standpoint of a traditional educator, this outcome indicated that schooling had failed to help students think about ecosystems and extinction, major scientific ideas. (cet6-2015.12) a、from the perspective of b、from the judgement of c、from the decision of d、from the regulation of
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) she needed to move closer ____________ what she was saying. a、for my hearing b、for me to hear c、as to for me to hear d、in order i to hear
2、【单选题】i arrived at the shop, ____________ i’d left all my money at home. a、as to finding b、in order to find c、only to find d、so to find
3、【单选题】the police seemed uncertain _____________ they will be able to find the people responsible for the attack. a、as b、for c、to d、if
4、【单选题】we are really supported and encouraged to go into maths and physics but i’m not sure ____________ that’s the same in other schools. a、if b、when c、with d、of
5、【单选题】the person ____________ this letter was addressed died three years ago. a、whom b、who c、to whom d、which
3.4translation skills: amplification(增译法)
1、【其它】part i. 英译汉 (每题10分) they wanted a generation of americans conditioned to loyalty and duty. theory is something, but practice is everything. heated, water will change into vapor. he is a presidential scholar. he hated failure, he had conquered it all his life, risen above it, despised it in others. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 没有调查就没有发言权。 2. 跑了和尚,跑不了庙。 3. 送君千里,终有一别。(escort 送别) 4. 在京剧脸谱中,黑色代表刚直,白色代表背叛和狡诈。 5. 我国的端午节是纪念屈原的日子。那一天,人们通常要赛龙舟、吃粽子。
1、【填空题】part i directions: fill the blanks according to what you hear. (数字题请写出数字) international trade is likely to be, again, a main issue for political and business leaders at the world economic forum meeting in davos, switzerland. american president donald trump plans to attend the meeting in davos this week. he is the closing speaker at the meeting. an administration spokeswoman said the president would seek to "promote his policies to 1 american businesses, american industries and american workers." trump is expected defend his administration's trade measures. indian prime minister narendra modi gave this year's 2 speech. the india leader said his country's economy would more than double in size by the year 3 while fighting climate change. china is sending a delegation of more than 130 people including a top 4 advisor liu he. last year, chinese president xi jinping attended. he warned against protectionism and trade disputes. at the time, xi said that "a trade war will only lead to suffering on both sides." tao ran is an economist at the brookings institution, a research group in washington. he said china's liu will seek to get the u.s. to limit trade actions against his country. "i think what liu he will do is (try) to persuade the u.s. from 5 more trade actions against china," he said. recently, the u.s. has 6 criticism for the decision to place taxes on imported washing machines and solar panels. the move largely affects south korea and china. the move follows a finding by the u.s. international trade commission. trade officials said that those imported products were a "cause of serious injury to 7 manufacturers." the u.s. is seeking to place a 20 percent tax on imported washing machines in the first year. south korea says the import taxes 8 world trade organization rules. south korean companies samsung and lg would be hard hit by the import taxes on washers. a 30 percent tax on imported solar cells is also being sought. china is a major manufacturer of solar equipment. the import taxes on both kinds of products are planned to decrease in the second and third years. india's prime minister modi 9 his country's fast economic growth. india has one of the world's fastest growing economies. it is the world's largest democracy and currently the second most populated country. modi said india would greatly increase its use of renewable energy to reduce the effects of climate change. but modi said he also was concerned about moves to increase 10 to trade that threatened globalization. he added that, "the solution to this worrisome situation against globalization is not isolation." in his speech, the indian leader called climate change a major threat. he added that developed countries needed to provide developing nations, like his own, with more money for new technologies. the world economic forum, a swiss nonprofit organization, holds its main yearly meeting each january. i'm mario ritter.
1、【简答题】how has globalization affected your life?
2、【简答题】what are the ramifications (派生影响)of globalization?
4.2vip vocabulary: endorse, vanish, commit
1、【单选题】directions: each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. (每题10分,共10题) 1. while some economists predict continued recovery in the future, baily says the only certainty is that banks are unlikely to make the same mistakes - twice. "you know, forecasting's become a very hazardous business, so i don't want to commit myself too much. i don't think we know exactly what's going to happen but it's certainly possible that we could get very slow growth over the next year or two.” (cet6-2016.6) a、do something illegal or bad b、decide to use the money or resources for a particular purpose c、do not want to say what you really think about it or what you are going to do d、decide that you want to have a long-term relationship with someone
2、【单选题】that suggests that catch-up sleep may undo some but not all of the damage that sleep deprivation causes, which is encouraging given how many adults don’t get the hours they need each night. still, liu isn’t ready to endorse the habit of sleeping less and making up for it later. (cet6-2015.12) a、express formal support or approval for someone or something b、sign your name on the back of a cheque to show that it is correct c、say in an advertisement that you use and like a particular product so that other people will want to buy it d、to write details of a driving offence on somebody's driving license
3、【单选题】humans are the ultimate invasive species—when they move into new territory, they often displace the wildlife that was already living there. and as land is cleared for those new cities—especially in the dense tropical forests—carbon will be released into the atmosphere as well. (cet6-2014.12) a、to force people to move away from their home to another place b、to move something from its usual position c、to remove somebody from a job or position d、to take the place of somebody/something
4、【单选题】decades ago, kodak anticipated that digital photography would overtake film--and in fact, kodak invented the first digital camera in1975--but in a fateful decision, the company chose to shelf its new discovery to focus on its traditional film business. (cet4-2015.6) a、to compete with b、to catch up c、to replace d、to incorporate
5、【单选题】internal-combustion engines, which power 499 out of 500 cars on the road today, would have to all but vanish. (economist :2018-10-31) a、to appear b、to lose c、to disappear d、to prevail
6、【单选题】let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.(肯尼迪演讲) a、prove b、demonstrate c、testify d、see with one's own eye
7、【单选题】indeed, if the press is to do its job--that is, facilitate the unhindered flow of information that keeps the citizenry informed--certain conditions must be met. (voa) a、to accelerate b、to provide convenience for somebody/ something c、to boost d、to undertake
8、【单选题】his contradictory statements have undermined the credibility of the us government in china, making it difficult to believe that negotiations with the us can yield long-term results. (voa) a、obsessed b、opposite c、conflictive d、bewildered
9、【单选题】most mothers do not aspire to elite, competitive full-time positions: the swedish policies have given them the freedom and opportunity to live the lives they prefer. (cet6-2014.6) a、expect b、long for c、look for d、ask for
10、【单选题】it is all symbolized in my mind by the hugely successful art form that television has made central to the culture, the 30-second commercial: the tiny drama of the earnest housewife who finds happiness in choosing the right toothpaste. (cet4-2015.6) a、crucial b、sincere and serious c、considerable d、material
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) the president’s opponents claim to have found conclusive proof ____________ he cheated in the recent elections. a、whether b、which c、that d、if
2、【单选题】i don’t have the faintest idea ____________ you are talking about. a、what b、that c、how d、which
3、【单选题】every human being, _____________ he is doing, gives off body heat. a、who b、what c、whoever d、whatever
4、【单选题】that’s why the deficit remains of key importance this year, ____________ the chancellor might say. a、however b、whatever c、wherever d、whoever
5、【单选题】shareholders left the meeting with the feeling ____________ the company needed a new management. a、for b、which c、of d、that
4.4translation skills: division(分译法)
1、【其它】part i 英译汉 (每题10分) we recognize that china's long-term modernization program understandably and necessarily emphasizes economic growth. all this had come to an end in 1905 when the medical mission was dissolved and several of mother's colleagues were killed in the uprising. i had been puzzling over the problem for over an hour without any result, when all at once the solution flashed across my mind. at present people have a tendency to choose the safety of the middle-ground reply. this kind of new medicine is effective but unfortunately of no actual value as it is not soluble in water. suddenly the door bursts open and the time traveler appears, dirty, disheveled, and bedraggled, with a nusty cut on his chin. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 我在学堂里坐着,心里也闷,不如给他家放牛,倒快活些。 2. 应当承认,每个民族都有它的长处,不然它为什么能存在?为什么能发展? 3. 在中国要是没有自行车,生活是难以想象的,可是没有多少年以前,人们还是把自行车看成是奢侈品,很多人都买不起,再说,自行车也供不应求。 4. 从那时起到现在,已经整整五十年了。这是光辉的五十年,不平凡的五十年。
4.5writing strategies: topic sentence(主题句)
1、【其它】unit 4 homework underline the topic sentence in the following paragraphs. paragraph one the high school students often have to study deep into the night, and their parents become worried. the parents think that they might get ill if they continue like that, so some of them try to persuade their children to work less and rest more. but most of the boys and the girls do not dare to relax even a little. as a result, the parents have to turn to the teachers for help and ask them to assign less homework. paragraph two in some places of peru and bolivia, one speaks of the future as behind oneself and the past as "ahead". it makes foreigners puzzled. but the people in those places will explain it by saying: "if you try to see the past and future with your mind’s eye, which can you see? obviously, it is the past that we can see and so it must be ahead of us: and the future which you cannot see, is of course behind you. such an explanation suggests that there may be opposite ways of describing the same thing, yet they are both reasonable. write a topic for the following paragraph. young people move out and mind their own business every day. on usual days, they would not like to take their time to visit their parents with the excuses of business. on some festival days, they probably share a little time to drop in their parents or even just send some presents but don’t show up personally. they think that presents can represent their love, however, to the parents, who overcame a lot of difficulties to bring them up, those stuff are far away from what they really hope for.
5.1lead-in : human qualities; maugham
1、【填空题】part i directions:fill the blanks according to the song everybody needs a best friend my words are lazy, my 1 are hazy, but this is one thing i'm 2 . everybody needs a best friend! i'm happy i'm yours! you got a 3 , who brings you 4 , and though you're better 5 me. everybody needs a best friend! i'm happy i'm yours! a 6 could see decidedly, that you're a ten and i'm a three. a 7 breed is what you need, so how did you come to be 8 with a bummer like me? you got a 9 full of someone dreadful but how that someone 10 you. everybody needs a best friend, i'm happy i'm yours!
1、【简答题】what's your standard of making friends?
5.2vip vocabulary: stroke, constitution, stick to, wrinkle
1、【单选题】directions: each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. (每题10分,共10题) 1. the overall facts ought to reassure us. the survey shows us that today's teens are affectionate, sensible and far happier than the angry and tortured souls that have been painted for us by stereotypes. (cet6-2016.6) a、showing your happiness for another person b、showing your sorrow and pain for another person c、showing your anger for another person d、showing your love or fondness for another person
2、【单选题】under secretary mandelker urged governments and banks around the world to be alert to iran's deceptive practices. (voa) a、sinsere b、false c、despised d、conceptive
3、【单选题】" although leslie perhaps paints a bit broadly in contending that most of us are unaware of how much we don't know, he's surely right to point out that the problem is growing:" google can give us the powerful illusion that all questions have definite answers."(cet4-2017.12) a、articulate b、firm and clear c、false and fake d、ambiguous
4、【单选题】it is a movement building steady momentum: a call to make research data, software code and experimental methods publicly available and transparent. a spirit of openness is gaining acceptance in the science community, and is the only way, say advocates, to address a 'crisis' in science whereby too few findings are successfully reproduced. (cet6-2017.12) a、easy to see through it b、obscure and hard to understand c、clear and easy to understand d、not deceptive
5、【单选题】“the constitution,” said the association’s spokesman, “gives everyone the right to own arms. it doesn’t spell out what kind of arms. but since anyone can now make a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves.” a、your health and your body’s ability to fight illness b、the system of laws which formally states people's rights and duties c、the parts or structure of something d、the act of forming something
6、【单选题】"there’re many people who recover from cancer, stroke, or heart disease. but they continue to age, because aging is separate from their disease," hayflick said, "even if those causes of death were eliminated, life expectancy would still not go much beyond 92 years." (cet6-2017.12) a、an act of hitting a ball b、any of a series of repeated movements in swimming or rowing c、an act of moving your hand gently over a surface d、a sudden serious illness when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked
7、【单选题】what's worse, the animalistic instinct dormant deep in our subconsciousness will come to life, weakening our will to pursue our noble ideal, sapping our determination to sweep away obstacles to our success and strangling our desire for the refinement of our character. a、tendency b、intuition c、desire d、passion
8、【单选题】in fact, their beliefs contradicted their lifestyles so much that many of them were plagued by anxiety, which drove them even further to stick to their beliefs. a、stay close to b、persist in c、give up d、be loyal to
9、【单选题】but the school system had not done all it could to keep the schools open. officials declined to borrow against next year's state aid, they refused to trim extracurricular activities and they did not consider seeking a smaller-perhaps more acceptable-tax increase. (cet6-2012.12) a、make something look neater by cutting small pieces off it b、reduce a number, amount, or the size of something c、decorate something, especially clothes, by adding things that look pretty d、move the sails of a boat in order to go faster
10、【单选题】w: there were only 20 students at last night’s meeting, so nothing could be voted on. m:that's too bad. they'll have to turn up in greater numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.(cet6-2017.6) a、make a showing b、find by digging in the ground c、bend or lay so that one part covers the other d、increase the amount of sound, heat, or power
5.3key sentence structures: “the more..., the more...”;unless引导条件状语从句; “be doing...when...”
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) the larger the organization is, ____________ scope there is for decision. a、the bigger b、the less c、more d、little
2、【单选题】the more he drank, ____________ he became. a、less violent b、more violent c、the much violent d、the more violent
3、【单选题】the targets wouldn’t be achieved _____________ other departments showed equal commitment. a、if b、without c、unless d、as
4、【单选题】he is mowing the lawn ____________ the fire alarm begins ringing. a、for b、when c、which d、with
5、【单选题】i ____________ for about an hour and a half when suddenly i slipped and fell down a riverbank. a、had been walking b、walked c、had walked d、was walking
5.4translation skills: inversion(词序调整法)
1、【其它】part i 英译汉 (每题10分) had you come yesterday, you could have seen him here. there was something original, independent, and heroic about the plan that pleased all of them. no company can afford to keep employees who fail to create enough value for customers to more than cover their own compensation. we ate to our heart's content at her home last sunday. he is not happy, though he is rich. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 一直在一旁观看的小学生们开始鼓起掌来。 2. 发生了这样的事情不是你的错。 3. 会议没能取得一致意见就结束了。 4. 昨天晚上7点半在剧院门口,我遇到了我多年未见的中学同学。 5. 王教授此刻正在实验室和他的两个新助手一道工作。
5.5writing strategies: cohesion (衔接)
1、【其它】unit 5 homework 通过添加关联词修改以下段落,以达到段内衔接要求。 working in the neighborhood grocery store as a check was one of the worst jobs i’ve ever had. i had to wear an ugly, scratchy(刺痒的 ) uniform. it was cut at least three inches short. my schedule of working hours was inconvenient. my hours changed each week. it was impossible to make plans in advance. getting a day off was out of the question. the lack of working space bothered me. except for a half-hour break, i was restricted to three square feet of room behind the counter. i felt like a cog(齿轮牙) in the cash register(收银机).
6.1lead-in: modern technologies and the management of time
1、【填空题】part i: fill the blanks(注意大小写和单复数正确才得分) ruby: i’m snowed under with work! i can’t seem to keep up with everything i have to do. you’re always so 1 and efficient. how do you do it? lan: i’m not always organized and efficient, but i’ve gotten better since i read a book about time management. i use a few 2 tools that the book 3 , which help me to plan and to keep 4 of deadlines. ruby: do you think it would help me? ian: 5 . this is what i do. i keep a to-do 6 of all of the things i need to do. then, i decide which tasks are high-priority and which have low- priority. i write down the deadline i’m given for the task or i 7 a deadline of my own, and i make a note of the most urgent tasks. ruby: that seems pretty simple, but how do i keep track of the progress i make on a task? sometimes things just 8 through the cracks for me. lan: i do a couple of things. first, i keep my list updated. i check off or cross off those that i’ve done. i also put reminders for myself on my computer to help me with scheduling. it helps me to remember my 9 and to allocate my time better. ruby: that sounds like a great system. all i need now is some 10 time so i can start doing some time management!
1、【简答题】how do you understand “our free time is increasing, but not as much as our sense of the necessary”?
2、【简答题】what would you do to improve the management of time?
6.2vip vocabulary: doom, toil, oblige
1、【单选题】directions: each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. (每题10分,共10题) 1. in december 2017, the un security council unanimously adopted resolution 2396, which, among other things, obliges all un member states to develop the capability to collect, process, and analyze pnr to limit terrorist travel. (voa) a、to force somebody to do something, by law, because it is a duty, etc. b、to help sb by doing what they ask or what you know they want c、to show your thanks when you got help d、to make somebody be willing to do something
2、【单选题】iran expelled or imprisoned the mainstream media for a reason: to blind the world, to bewilder it, to make it forgetful. a、confuse somebody/something b、entertain somebody/something c、amuse somebody/something d、surprise somebody/something
3、【单选题】"nearly everyone i know is addicted in some measure to the internet," wrote tony schwartz in the new york times. it's a common complaint these days. a steady stream of similar headlines accuses the net and its offspring apps, social media sites and online games of addicting us to distraction. (cet6-2017.12) a、a child of a particular person or couple b、the young of an animal or plant c、the product, consequence, or effect of something d、something that has developed as a result of something else
4、【单选题】when he was angry at us, she would often divert his attention to herself to free us of harm, which didn't always work. a、to change the route or path taken by something such as traffic or a river b、to take somebody's mind off something and draw attention to something else c、to change the purpose or use of something from what it was previously d、to amuse or entertain somebody or yourself
5、【单选题】the study included healthy, educated adults who took standard tests of memory, reasoning and perception at the outset and at some point, over the next seven years. the tests are designed to detect subtle (细微的) changes in mental function, and involve solving puzzles, recalling words and details from stories, and identifying patterns in collections of letters and symbols. (cet4-2016.6) a、the process of using the senses to acquire information about the surrounding environment or situation b、the result of the process of perception c、an attitude or understanding based on what is observed or thought d、the ability to notice or discern things that escape the notice of most people
6、【单选题】her book northwood: or, life north and south advocated that slaves be relocated to liberia rather than continue to toil in the u.s. it attracted the attention of a boston reverend who invited the recently widowed hale to edit the ladies’ magazine, a new magazine aimed at fashionable women. (cet6-2018.6) a、work long and hard b、progress slowly and with difficulty c、work very hard in doing something difficult and tiring, especially physical work d、move slowly using a lot of effort
7、【单选题】the drug the men were given made their immune systems hyperactive. such a response would, the firm's scientists reckon, nave teen identified by their lymph node, which is made from cells that provoke the immune system into a response. (cet4-2015.12) a、to be the cause or occasion of an emotion or response b、to stir somebody to an emotion or response c、to bring something about intentionally d、to serve as the stimulus for an activity
8、【单选题】it is a truth universally acknowledged that the trust between businesses and consumers plays a key role in boosting the prosperity of our commercialized society. when the trust is built, it gives tremendous freedom to the consumers and the companies they choose; but when the trust is lost, it can cost a company s life and is impossible to recover. (cet4-2018.6) a、confidence b、growing c、foundation d、affluence and success
9、【单选题】does this spell the doom of the physical book? certainly not immediately, and perhaps not at all. what it does mean is that the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade or so more profound than any it has seen since gutenberg introduced printing from moveable type in the 1450s. (cet4-2014.6) a、an official judgment on somebody b、a bad event, usually death, destruction, or complete failure, that will happen in the future and cannot be avoided c、a terrible event d、a fate that cannot be avoided
10、【单选题】while the efforts are certainly not futile, the results of such bans will likely only start to be seen by generations down the line, bettering the world for the future. (cet6-2017.12) a、worthwhile b、useless c、useful d、necessary
6.3key sentence structures: find 宾语 宾补;a of b介词短语结构
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) when he came back, he found himself ____________ by a group of strangers. a、surrounding b、had been surrounding c、surrounded d、had surrounded
2、【单选题】i hope to ____________you in better spirits when we meet again. a、miss b、find c、wish d、look
3、【单选题】the old man found his hometown much _____________ when he came back from australia. a、changed b、was changing c、had changed d、had been changing
4、【单选题】the children ____________ the poor couldn’t afford to get education in those days. a、and b、with c、for d、of
5、【单选题】although i had made great efforts, i couldn’t accept the unique ways ____________ their thinking. a、at b、of c、for d、until
6.4translation skills: negation (反译法)
1、【其它】part i 英译汉 (每题10分) i couldn't agree more with you. he was nothing if not a hypocrite. don't cough more than you can help. he reminded me of what i should otherwise have forgotten. he was 80, but he carried his years lightly. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 这次演出根本没有失败,而是十分成功。 2. 她丈夫不愿意见到她那张毫无表情的脸。 3. 他的解释不能让人满意。 4. 我们完全不知道他的计划。 5. 我很高兴看到你安然无恙。
6.5writing strategies: coherence (连贯)
1、【其它】unit 6 homework 修改下面段落,注意句子间的逻辑关系,添加相应关联词。 the effects of the global financial crisis were first felt in 2007. stock markets fell sharply around the world. australia has experienced a period of relative economic prosperity since 2007. good business practices lessened the effect of the global financial crisis. there has been a surge in mining investment.
7.1lead-in : the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the consequences
1、【填空题】part i: fill in the blanks this is what's trending today. sunday is september 11. it is the 15th anniversary of the day thousands of people were killed in a terrorist attack in the united states. early that morning, two airplanes crashed into the towers of the world trade center in new york city. all the people on the planes were killed, along with thousands of people in the buildings. another airplane crashed into the pentagon building in arlington, virginia, outside of washington, d.c. the pentagon is the office of the u.s. department of defense. a fourth airplane crashed in a 1 part of pennsylvania, when passengers fought back against terrorists who were planning to crash it into a washington, d.c. landmark. on social media, people are 2 messages about their memories of that day, using the hashtags never forget and september 11. ben sturner lives in new york city. on thursday, he posted a photo to twitter showing the reflection of light off one of the new towers at the old : 3 of the world trade center. it was shared and liked thousands of times. states and cities around the u.s. are remembering people who died. staten island is a small part of new york city. it is an island in new york 4 , close to the statue of liberty and the location of the world trade center. many people in that small community died. the local newspaper is remembering their lives by tweeting their photos one 5 . on friday morning, many u.s. lawmakers gathered outside the capital building in washington, d.c. to remember those who were killed. they 6 in a moment of silence and also sang "god bless america." some people will run almost 400 kilometers from the pentagon to new york city to honor the firefighters, policemen and 7 workers who saved many lives that day. they started on friday in virginia and will finish on sunday in new york city. but the anniversary of september 11, 2001, would not be complete without some businesses 8 sales. in the u.s., that is a big mistake. many people used twitter and facebook to complain about a small mattress store in texas that made a 9 related to september 11. the video 10 a woman standing in front of two stacks of twin-sized mattresses. the world trade center buildings were also called the twin towers. and that's what's trending today. i'm dan friedell.
7.2vip vocabulary: shatter, perish, fill/step into somebody’s shoes
1、【单选题】directions: each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. (每题10分,共10题) 1. despite its failure to shatter the glass ceiling, sweden has one of the most powerful and innovative economies in the world. in its 2011-2012survey, the world economic forum ranked sweden as the “rockstar of the recovery “”in the washington post, also leads the world in life satisfaction and happiness. (cet6-2014.6) a、shake b、fluctuate c、sway d、break
2、【单选题】no wonder it has become fashionable to denounce many universities as little more than elaborate con-tricks (骗术). there is a lot for students to complain about the repayment threshold for paying back loans and maintenance grants have been replaced by loans, meaning that students from poorer backgrounds face higher debt than those wealthier parents. (cet4-2016.12) a、criticize or condemn something publicly and harshly b、accuse somebody publicly of something such as disloyalty, or inform against somebody c、make a formal announcement of the end of a treaty or other agreement d、tell an authority such as the police that a particular person is responsible for a crime
3、【单选题】since communication between people in the real world is of utmost importance, lack of communication will lead to perish of human beings. (cet6-2016.6) a、disappearance b、vanish c、extinction d、corruption
4、【单选题】breaking up the banks might have satisfied taxpayers' desire for revenge, but it is not clear what problems it would have solved. a、retaliation b、reward c、repayment d、reference
5、【单选题】true leaders don't presume that it's their divine right to take charge every time two or more people get together. quite the opposite. a great leader will assess each situation on its merits, and will only take charge when their position, the situation, and/or the needs of the moment demand it. (cet6-2014.6) a、connected with, coming from, or caused by god or a god or goddess b、relating to the worship or service of god or a god or goddess c、pleasing, attractive, or well performed d、extremely good or pleasant
6、【单选题】if we could banish all such preconception when we read, that would be an admirable beginning. do not dictate to your author; try to become him. be his fellow worker and accomplice. (cet4-2018.6) a、accomplishment b、collaborator c、compliment d、cooperate
7、【单选题】the founders of the eu believed its purpose was more than economic advantage and that the project demanded a sense of mutual solidarity. a、solicitude b、unity c、stoutness d、firmness
8、【单选题】tears are as universal as laughter, and grief is more complex than joy. but although we all cry, we do so in different ways. women cry more frequently and intensely than men, especially when exposed to emotional events. (cet4-2014.6) a、sorrow b、misery c、hardship d、headache
9、【单选题】information is not enough to topple regimes, but in the end, regimes that fight the openness of information are doomed to fail, he said. a、fall forward or tip over, or make something do this b、lean or sway precariously, as if about to fall over c、overthrow somebody or something from a position of authority d、stop being steady and fall, or to make someone or something do this
10、【单选题】if you can find someone to step into simon's shoes to provide you with some helpful feedback, perhaps in a kinder and gentler way, your job search will yield better results. a、wear somebody’s shoes b、think on other side c、take the place of somebody d、stick to somebody’s opinion
7.3key sentence structures: 省略关系词的定语从句;不定式作定语
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) the author ____________ in your review has written a letter in reply. a、you criticizing b、you criticized c、you are criticized d、has criticized
2、【单选题】at the end of the month the post office will send him an enormous bill ____________ he won’t be able to pay. a、with b、where c、for d、/
3、【单选题】the couple were stunned when their request _____________ a child was rejected. a、to adopt b、had adopted c、was adopting d、had been adopted
4、【单选题】she is confident in her ability ____________ whatever weather conditions that may arise. a、coping with b、cope with c、to cope with d、of cope with
5、【单选题】what we need is a strong leader who is ____________to take tough decisions. a、of bold b、not bold c、bold enough d、being bold
7.4translation skills: change of voices (语态转换)
1、【其它】part i 英译汉 (每题10分) the happy man can not be harried. when will i be interviewed? it is suggested that each speaker is allotted five minutes. the thrust force of an airplane is produced by the propeller. but japan spent roughtly $ 3 billion, and is considered the international leader in most optic fields. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 那个小孩子在回家的路上受了伤。 2. 新教材在印刷中。 3. 这个问题早解决了。 4. 据说,年是一个魔怪,凶猛残暴。 5. 不言而喻,这是最近谈判的结果。
7.5writing strategies: developing a paragraph(段落拓展)
1、【其它】unit 7 homework 段落拓展练习。根据提纲和主题句,完成本篇作文。 a.title: fast food b. word limit: about 150 words c. your composition should be based on the outline given in chinese bellow: 1. 快餐在中国十分流行,它是现代快节奏社会的最佳反映。 2. a. 快餐受欢迎有两条原因: b. 然而,从营养角度来讲,快餐却远远不能令人满意。 3. 对快餐还是以偶尔品尝为宜。 fast food 1. fast food is becoming more popular in china, especially among children and teenagers. 2. there are several reasons for its popularity. however, in terms of nutrition, fast food is far from satisfactory. 3. fast food is only a good choice when you are in a hurry and turn to it once in a while.
8.1lead-in : the amazon river; travel tips
1、【判断题】part i: decide if the statements below are right or wrong the girl never traveled only by herself before.
2、【判断题】the girl would like to make plans following the advices of the books about traveling.
3、【判断题】the girl don't want to limit her budget for enjoying a good time.
4、【判断题】the girl don't like traveling in the crowd.
1、【简答题】make a wish make a sentence with this structure “i would like to visit/go to (the) …with…by…to see…” (eg: i would like to go to a beach resort with my best friends by a yacht to see the ocean )and tell your reasons for this plan or dream of you with more than 100 words.
8.2vip vocabulary: bare, fuss, get one’s hands on
1、【单选题】directions: each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. there are four words or phrase beneath each sentence. choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. (每题10分,共10题) 1. canadian scientists have found a worrisome,new example of the power that birds have to spread stuff around. way up north in the canadian arctic,seabirds are picking up dangerous chemicals in the ocean and delivering them to ponds near where the birds live.(cet6-2016.12) a、material things generally, especially when unidentified, worthless, or unwanted b、personal qualities c、foolish or blameworthy action, speech, or writing d、a drug, especially heroin
2、【单选题】don't expect to love new flavors right away (and certainly don't expect your kids to). just keep serving the new dishes, and soon neither you nor your palate will recall what all the fuss was about. a、an activity that is needlessly or excessively busy or excited b、a complaint often over something insignificant c、a noisy disagreement or dispute d、decoration or ornamentation regarded as excessive
3、【单选题】the increasing trend of medical tangle and its high compensation has been a problem to hospitals. a、a mass of fibers, lines, or other things twisted together b、a complicated and confused situation or problem c、a state of mental or emotional confusion or upset d、a confrontation or disagreement with somebody
4、【单选题】the mounting pile of failure creates a negative feedback loop that threatens facebook's future in other ways. indeed, the more facebook's disappointment in the market is catalogued, the worse facebook's image becomes. (cet6-2018.6) a、a shape like a ring b、a circle c、a complete circuit for electrical current d、a set of instructions
5、【单选题】for astronomers, today was a chance for a prolonged view of the sun's corona, a spectacular blaze of plasma extending far into space. a、impressive b、luxurious c、enormous d、dramatic
6、【单选题】there are a couple of plants tough and adaptable enough to survive on bare rocky hills and in deserts. (cet6-2018.6) a、not covered by clothing b、having no vegetation c、lacking the usual furnishings or decorations d、simple or essential
7、【单选题】unless god's word illumine the way, the whole life of men is wrapped in darkness and mist, so that they cannot but miserably stray. a、illustrate b、demonstrate c、enlighten d、shine
8、【单选题】like other chaebol, samsung has begun to unwind its opaque cross-shareholdings, under pressure from the government to increase transparency and strengthen share-holder rights. (economist) a、difficult to understand b、not clear enough to see through or allow light through c、dull and without luster d、impenetrable by a specific form of radiation
9、【单选题】artificially low interest rates have caused a slump in the lira(里拉:意大利货币) (down 55% in the past four years), pushed inflation up to double digits and led firms to overload themselves with debt. (economist) a、a drooping or hunched posture b、a sudden decline in business, stock prices, or value c、a relatively long period of time during which somebody or something such as an employee, athlete, or team fails to perform well d、a sudden large reduction in amount
10、【单选题】behind the cash register at a store in downtown san francisco, sam azar swiped his credit card to pay for a pack of cigarettes. the store's card reader failed to scan the card's magnetic strip. (cet4-2016.6) a、a long flat narrow piece of something b、a road lined with stores, shopping centers, restaurants, and other businesses c、the performance of a striptease d、the distinctive clothes worn by a specific sports team such as a football team
8.3key sentence structures: 倒装;并列句
1、【单选题】directions: please read the following sentences and then choose the best answer from the four choices marked a, b, c, and d. (每题20分,共100分) after the war ____________ the problem of reconstruction. a、came b、coming c、had come d、was coming
2、【单选题】with the last hours of the afternoon ____________her hopes, her courage, and her strength. a、going b、did go c、went d、to go
3、【单选题】when his appointment ceased he did not return to his hometown _____________ since 1979. a、or he has not been there b、and he has not been there c、but he has not been there d、yet he has not been there
4、【单选题】we’ve got three choices: we can go to the police, we can talk to peter ourselves, ____________ we can forget all about it. a、if b、whether c、when d、or
5、【单选题】high above the city on a tall column ____________the statue of the happy prince. a、standing b、stood c、to stand d、did stand
8.4translation skills: repetition (重复法)
1、【其它】part i 英译汉 (每题10分) 1. they were starting from scratch, and needed men, guns and training. 2. ignorance is the mother of fear as well as of admiration. 3. each man has his own way of making friends. 4. the silks of china are better than those of any other countries. 5. i thought this machine would never be anything but a toy. part ii 汉译英 (每题10分) 1. 他们偷、他们抢,他们欺诈,谁也不敢惹他们。 2. 我们要倾听人民群众的意见,要联系人民群众,而不要脱离人民群众。 3. 一旦上了台,他不但不感谢人民,还背叛人民,把人民推进内战之中。 4. 我们的政策, 不光要使领导者知道,干部知道,还要使广大群众知道。 5. 我们必须积极采用新技术、新设备、新工艺、新材料。
8.5writing strategies: powerful grammar structures in writing(写作中重要语法结构)
1、【其它】unit 8 homework 话题作文:网络谣言 directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay by commenting on the remark “it is unbelievable for people to believe what they should not believe: internet rumors.” you can cite some examples to illustrate your point. you should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.