试卷代号：1353 国家开放大学（中央广播电视大学）2014年秋季学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语阅读(1)试题 2015年1月 注意事项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校（工作站）名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌子上。试卷和答题纸均不得 带出考场。监考人收完考卷和答题纸后才可离开考场。 二、仔细读懂题目的说明，并按题目要求和答题示例答题。答案一 定要写在答题纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上的答案无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 Information for the examinees: This examination consists of two sections.They are: Section I Reading Comprehension (40 points,50 minutes) SectionⅡ：New Words(60 points,40 minutes) The total marks for this examination are 100 points.Time allowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes. 1543
试卷代号 :1353 国家开放大学(中央广播电视大学)2014 年秋季学期"开放本科"期末考试 高级英语阅读 (1 ) 试题 2015 注意事项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校(工作站)名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌子上。试卷和答题纸均不得 带出考场。监考人收完考卷和答题纸后才可离开考场。 二、仔细读懂题目的说明，并按题目要求和答题示例答题。答案一 定要写在答题纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上的答案无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 Information for the examinees! This examination consists of two sections. They are: Section 1 : Reading Comprehension (40 points, 50 minutes) Section II : New Words (60 points, 40 minutes) The total marks for this examination are 100 points. Time allowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes. 1543
Interactions Reading I Section I Reading Comprehension (40 points) 囚 Read the passage.Then answer the questions that follow.(5 points each) How the Visual Media Affect People Story 1 My television set is an important piece of equipment for me.I can't get out of the house very often,but my TV brings the whole world to me.From the evening news and the all- news channels,I learn about events in the outside world:politics,the environment,recent changes in technology and medicine,and so on.I like game shows and travel programs,too. Even the talk shows are exciting-all of these strange people telling their life stories and secrets to the whole world!And I love comedies;I think it's important to be able to laugh. I can even watch shows in other languages and "go shopping"by TV.With the major national networks,the educational and cable channels and the extra sports,movie,science fiction,history,music,and other specialty channels,I have a choice of 50 different programs at the same time!The only programs I don't watch regularly by myself are the children's shows,but when my niece visits,those are fun,too!Maybe I'll get a satellite dish.Then I'll have even more TV choices;and if those aren't enough,I can buy or rent a video or DVD,listen to radio programming,and so on.How can I ever feel lonely or bored with so much media? Story 2 We used to have a television set in every room of our house.Our eightyear-old son used to spend hours each day in front of the "boob tube."He was beginning to get strange ideas about reality from the violence and sex on many programs.He was having nightmares;he was losing interest in school,in creative play,in other children,and in his family!We were watching too much TV,too.We stopped inviting our friends and relatives to our home and we stopped visiting them.We preferred to watch TV.We didn't even talk to each other that 1544
Interactions Reading 1 Section 1 Reading Comprehension (40 points) Read the passage. Then answer the questions that follow. (5 points each) How the Visual Media Affect People Story 1 My television set is an important piece of equipment for me. 1 can' t get out of the house very often , but my TV brings the whole world to me. From the evening news and the allnews channels , 1 learn about events in the outside world: politics, the environment , recent changes in technology and medicine , and so on. 1 like game shows and travel programs, too. Even the talk shows are exciting-all of these strange people telling their life stories and secrets to the whole world! And 1 love comedies; 1 think it important to be able to laugh. 1 can even watch shows in other languages and "go shopping" by TV. With the major national networks, the educational and cable channels and the extra sports, movie , science fiction , history , music , and other specialty channels , 1 have a choice of 50 different programs at the same time! The only programs 1 don' t watch regularly by myself are the children' s shows, but when my niece visits, those are fun , too! Maybe l' 11 get a satellite dish. Then l' 11 have ev more TV choices; and if those aren' t enough , 1 can buy or rent a video or DVD , listen to radio programming , and so on. How can 1 ever feel lonely or bored with so much media? Story 2 We used to have a television set in every room of our house. Our eightyear-old son used to spend hours each day in front of the "boob tube. " He was beginning to get strange ideas about reality from the violence and sex on many programs. He was having nightmares; he was losing interest in school , in creative play , in other children , and in his family! We were watching too much TV , too. We stopped inviting our friends and relatives to our home and we stopped visiting them. We preferred to watch TV. We didn' t even talk to each other that 1544
much.Because we weren't communicating enough,our marriage was suffering.Our health was suffering,too.We were getting lazy and becoming old and tired very quickly.So one day we decided to "pull the plug"on our dangerous family addiction.We quit TV "coldturkey"-from that time on,there was no television in our lives!It was a very difficult time for all of us.Like most recovering addicts,we had all the signs of withdrawal-feelings of boredom,of loneliness,of emptiness.Our son was always running to the refrigerator to satisfy his need for pleasure.My wife and I went back to smoking,to drinking alcohol,and to some other bad habits.But we finally recovered-and found the perfect solution to our discomfort and emptiness.Now we each have our own computer at home,and we spend all our free time in front of another screen.We are addicted to the Internet. 1.Which of the previous stories is about the topic "views of the visual media,especially TV?” A.Story number 1. B.Story number 2. C.both of the stories. D.neither of the stories. 2.Which of the following might be a good title for Story 1? A.How TV Changes Politics. B.Why I Can't Live Well Without TV. C.How to Get on a TV Talk Show. D.Why Shopping on TV Is Convenient. 3.Which of the following statements describes the main idea of Story 2? A.There are many kinds of television programs-political,educational, commercial,and musical. B.Television is an important element of a healthy and communicative family life. C.Cold turkey is an excellent cure to feelings of boredom,loneliness,and emptiness in people's lives. D.Addiction to television is difficult to overcome without a replacement or substitute. 1545
much. Because we weren't communicating enough , our marriage was suffering. Our health was suffering , too. We were getting lazy and becoming old and tired very quickly. So one day we decided to "pull the plug" on our dangerous family addiction. We quit TV " coldturkey"• from that time on , there was no television in our lives! It was a very difficult time for all of us. Like most recovering addicts, we had all the signs of withdrawal-feelings of boredom , of loneliness, of emptiness. Our son was always running to the refrigerator to satisfy his need for pleasure. My wife and 1 went back to smoking, to drinking alcohol , and to some other bad habits. But we finally recovered-and found the perfect solution to our discomfort and emptiness. Now we each have our own computer at home , and we spend all our free time in front of another screen. We are addicted to the Internet. 1. Which of the previous stories is about the topic "views of the visual media , especially TV?" o E gd nf ut mh es rbt o AC QUKU r'n vd B. Story number 2. D. neither of the stories 2. Which of the following might be a good title for Story 1? A. How TV Changes Politics. B. Why 1 Can't Live Well Without TV. C. How to Get on a TV Talk Show. D. Why Shopping on TV Is Convenient. 3. Which of the following statements describes the main idea of Story 2? A. There are many kinds of television programs-political , educational , commercial , and musical. B. Television is an important element of a healthy and communicative family Iife. C. Cold turkey is an excellent cure to feelings of boredom , loneliness, and emptiness in people' s Iives. D. Addiction to television is difficult to overcome without a replacement or substitute. 1545
4.According to both Stories 1 and 2,TV and visual media A.have very little influence on most of their viewers B.are not a good distraction from real life C.can greatly affect viewers'lives D.are becoming less popular 5.What is the main difference between the points of view of the writers of the first and second stories? A.The first writer views television and video as beneficial,but the second focuses on their harmful effects on people. B.In contrast to the first writer,the second values the Internet over TV programming. C.The first writer's view is overwhelmingly negative;the second's feelings are exactly the opposite. D.There is little difference between the two opinions;both writers see the visual media in similar ways. BRead the passage.Then answer the questions that follow.(3 points each) Facts About Food Everywhere on earth there are "food specialists"with opposite opinions on the best kinds of nutrition for various purposes.A lot of people believe that the healthiest diets are high in fiber,vitamins,and minerals but low in fat,cholesterol,sugar,and salt.Some nutritionists say the perfect eating plan contains mostly carbohydrates without much protein. In contrast,other scientists say people need high-protein meals with meat,chicken,fish,or milk products and only small amounts of grains,potatoes,breads,rice,and noodles.One famous diet plan allows only certain foods at certain times-protein with protein, carbohydrates with carbohydrates,fruits alone,and so on.Some eaters stay away from all meat and maybe even fish and milk products.They get their protein from plants,mostly beans.Others want only high-fiber food.These people may not eat white bread or white rice or even cooked vegetables.So what is the best way to eat and be healthy?The discussion of 1546
4. According to both 5tories 1 and 2 , TV and visual media 一一一 A. have very little influence on most of their viewers B. are not a good distraction from real life C. can greatly affect viewers' lives D. are becoming less popular 5. What is the main difference between the points of view of the writers of the first and second stories? A. The first writer views television and video as beneficial , but the second focuses on their harmful effects on people. B. In contrast to the first writer , the second values the Internet over TV nr VA O Ub rA a m m R gb C. The first writer' s view is overwhelmingly negative; the second' s feelings are exactly the opposite. D. There is little difference between the two opinions; both writers see the visual media in similar .ways. Read the passage. Then answer qu tions at follow. (3 points each) Facts About Food Ev rywhere on earth there are "food specialists" with opposite opinions on the best kinds of nutrition for various purposes. A lot of people believe that the healthiest diets are high in fiber , vitamins, and minerals but low in fat , cholesterol , sugar , and salt. 50me nutritionists say the perfect eating plan contains mostly carbohydrates without much protein. In contrast , other scientists say people need high-protein meals with meat , chicken , fish , or milk products and only small amounts of grains, potatoes, breads, rice , and noodles. One famous diet plan allows only certain foods at certain times-protein with protein , carbohydrat with carbohydrates, fruits alone , and so on. 50me eaters stay away from all meat and maybe even fish and milk products. They get their protein from plants , mostly beans. Others want only high-fiber food. These people may not eat white bread or white rice or even cooked vegetables. 50 what is the best way to eat and be healthy? The discussion of 1546
food facts will go on far into the future. The necessary substances and elements for human life and health are water,protein, carbohydrates,fats,vitamins,and minerals.Most kinds of food contain some or all of the required nutrients,but these substances have different effects on people.Various ingredients and dishes affect the mind in different ways,and some kinds of nourishment have better effects on the brain than others.For instance,can broccoli increase brain power?Maybe so. Low levels of some of the B vitamins can cause a decrease in memory and thinking ability, nutritionists say,but dark green vegetables,like broccoli,contain a lot of these nutrients. Another example of a "memory helper"is lecithin-a substance from soybeans,also found in high-fiber foods like nuts and whole grains.High-protein foods influence the mind in more helpful ways than dishes high in sugar and carbohydrates.And the caffeine in coffee or tea may help thinking.Of course,its effects don't last long. In many places outside big cities,food with more than four legs is part of good,healthy home cooking.Fried or grilled ants are a tasty but expensive snack in Colombia,South America.In various parts of Mexico,over 300 types of insects serve as food.In southern Africa,many people like to eat at least one kind of caterpillar or worm.They enjoy it fried, dried,or cooked in tomato sauce.In Thailand,cooks create a spicy hotpepper sauce with water bugs.In Vietnam,grasshoppers filled with peanuts are a special dish.And in some regions of China,bugs are not only a part of meals but an important ingredient in medicine too.Most kinds of insects have high nutritional value.They contain a lot of protein, vitamins,and minerals.Many people like their taste.They are everywhere on the planet. They add to the variety of people's diets.For several reasons,insects are an important kind of food in the global diet,and they may become a more common ingredient in the future. The growing similarities in diet and eating habits around the world are influencing people of various cultures in different ways.For example,Western foods are damaging health in the industrialized island country of Japan.Instead of small meals of seafood,rice, and vegetables,the typical Japanese diet now includes large amounts of meat,dairy products (like whole-milk ice cream),and desserts like tiramisu,a rich Italian dish full of chocolate, 1547
food facts will go on far into the future. The necessary substances and elements for human life and health are water, protein , carbohydrates , fats , vitamins, and minerals. Most kinds of food contain some or all of the required nutrients, but these substances have different effects on people. Various ingredients and dishes affect the mind in different ways , and some kinds of nourishment have better effects on the brain than others. For instance , can broccoli increase brain power? Maybe so. Low levels of some of the B vitamins can cause a decrease in memory and thinking ability , nutritionists say , but dark green vegetables, like broccoli , contain a lot of these nutrients. Another example of a "memory helper" is lecithin-a substance from soybeans , also found in high-fiber foods like nuts and whole grains. High-protein foods influence the mind in more helpful ways than dishes high in sugar and carbohydrates. And the caffeine in coffee or tea may help thinking. Of course , its effects don' t last long. In many places outside big cities, food with more than four legs is part of good , healthy home cooking. Fried or grilled ants are a tasty but expensive snack in Colombia , South America. In various parts of Mexico , over 300 types of insects serve as food. In southern Africa , many people like to eat at least one kind of caterpillar or worm. They enjoy it fried , dried , or cooked in tomato sauce. In Thailand , cooks create a spicy hotpepper sauce with water bugs. In Vietnam , grasshoppers filled with peanuts are a special dish. And in some regions of China , bugs are not only a part of meals but an important ingredient in medicine too. Most kinds of insects have high nutritional value. They contain a lot of protein. vitamins, and minerals. Many people like their taste. They are everywhere on the planet. They add to the variety of people's diets. For several reasons, insects are an important kind of food in the global diet , and they may become a more common ingredient in the future. The growing similarities in diet and eating habits around the world are influencing people of various cultures in different ways. For example , Western foods are damaging health in the industrialized island country of J apan. Instead of small meals of seafood , rice , and vegetables, the typical Japanese diet now includes large amounts of meat , dairy products Clike whole-milk ice cream) , and desserts like tiramisu. a rich ltalian dish full of chocolate , 1547