4.( ( Continuing without stop repeated,frequent (often annoying or undesirable actions) a fortunate or lucky time when you can do sth. a suitable time to do sth. B.Fill in the sentences with the proper form of these words. 1.She was tired of the noise of the clock while she was trying to sleep. 2. plays a big part in many board games. 3.Now she was back,and she was to see her friends 4.We were in Paris for two days,so we took the of visiting the Louvre 5.Visitors are kindly not to touch the paintings when they are in the art museum. 6.She is to know the results of the examination. 7.After three days of travel,they arrived in Tibet. 8.The police the traveler to unlock his case. III.Read ing comprehension Passage 1 Many teachers believe that the responsibility for learning lies with students.If a long reading assignment is given,instructors expect students to be familiar with the information in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or give an examination.(Courses are not designed merely for students to pass exams.)The ideal student is considered to be one who is encouraged to learn for the purpose of learning, not the one interested only in getting high grades.Some students may be frustrated with teachers who do not believe it is necessary to grade every assignment. Sometimes homework is returned with short written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given,students should learn the material assigned When research is assigned,the professor expects students to begin and to
4. ( ) ( ) Continuing without stop repeated, frequent (often annoying or undesirable actions) a fortunate or lucky time when you can do sth. a suitable time to do sth. B. Fill in the sentences with the proper form of these words. 1. She was tired of the _______ noise of the clock while she was trying to sleep. 2. __________ plays a big part in many board games. 3. Now she was back, and she was _________ to see her friends. 4. We were in Paris for two days, so we took the __________ of visiting the Louvre. 5. Visitors are kindly ________ not to touch the paintings when they are in the art museum. 6. She is _________ to know the results of the examination. 7. After three days of _________ travel, they arrived in Tibet. 8. The police __________ the traveler to unlock his case. III. Reading comprehension Passage 1 Many teachers believe that the responsibility for learning lies with students. If a long reading assignment is given, instructors expect students to be familiar with the information in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or give an examination. (Courses are not designed merely for students to pass exams.) The ideal student is considered to be one who is encouraged to learn for the purpose of learning, not the one interested only in getting high grades. Some students may be frustrated with teachers who do not believe it is necessary to grade every assignment. Sometimes homework is returned with short written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given, students should learn the material assigned. When research is assigned, the professor expects students to begin and to
complete the assignment with minimum instruction.It is the student's responsibility to find books and articles in the library.Professors do not have the time to explain how a university library works;they expect students,especially graduate students 究生)，to be able to find what they need in the library.. Professors will help students who need it,but prefer that their students not depend on them too much.This is different from teacher-student relationships in other countries.In the United States,professors have other duties in addition to teaching. Often they do some administrative work within their departments.In addition,they may be required to write articles and books.Therefore,the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited.If a student has problems with classroom work,the student should either ask a professor for help during office hours or make an appointment ) 1.What does the author mean by saying that "Courses are not designed merely for students to pass exams"? A.Students study hard only for exams. B.Teachers think it necessary for their students to fail exams. C.Teachers think that the only purpose of studying hard is to pass exams. D.The purpose of designing courses is not only for passing exams 2.According to the 2nd paragraph,students in the United States should A.depend more on themselves than on professors B.plan their time and sequence their work C.always follow the professors'advice D.find a suitable place for studying 3.If students need the advice of their teachers,they should A.put forward their questions in class B.go to their teachers'office C.find some excuses to see teachers at home D.turn to their teachers during the break 4.Students who in the United States are considered good ones A.pay more attention to good scores
complete the assignment with minimum instruction. It is the student’s responsibility to find books and articles in the library. Professors do not have the time to explain how a university library works; they expect students, especially graduate students (研 究生)，to be able to find what they need in the library. Professors will help students who need it, but prefer that their students not depend on them too much. This is different from teacher-student relationships in other countries. In the United States, professors have other duties in addition to teaching. Often they do some administrative (行政的) work within their departments. In addition, they may be required to write articles and books. Therefore, the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited. If a student has problems with classroom work, the student should either ask a professor for help during office hours or make an appointment (预约). 1. What does the author mean by saying that “Courses are not designed merely for students to pass exams”? A. Students study hard only for exams. B. Teachers think it necessary for their students to fail exams. C. Teachers think that the only purpose of studying hard is to pass exams. D. The purpose of designing courses is not only for passing exams. 2. According to the 2nd paragraph, students in the United States should ___________. A. depend more on themselves than on professors B. plan their time and sequence their work C. always follow the professors’ advice D. find a suitable place for studying 3. If students need the advice of their teachers, they should _________. A. put forward their questions in class B. go to their teachers’ office C. find some excuses to see teachers at home D. turn to their teachers during the break 4. Students who _________ in the United States are considered good ones. A. pay more attention to good scores
B.have the desire to learn by themselves C.are good at learning words by heart D.know much about computers 5.American professors may be required to spend more of their time A.knowing what is on their students'mind B.helping students finish their assignments C.writing articles D.instructing students'research Passage 2 This is not the world we know.This world is controlled by computers.Men and women can be seen,but they are following orders given to them by machines.The machines were designed by mad scientists,but at some point even the mad scientists were taken over by their super-inventions(超级发明). Does this sound familiar?You have probably read something like it in magazines or books,or seen it in a film.Why is it so popular?One of the reasons is that it reflects the fears of many people;fear of the unknown,fear of what is not understood or,at least,fear of something that is not completely understood. The fact is that every day it seems that computers take control of another area of our lives.Some factory jobs are now done by robots (and the robots are controlled by computers.Our bank accounts(账户，户头)are managed by computers. At the airport,our tickets are sold by a computer.Certainly,many of these operations are made more efficient(高效率的)by computers,.but our admiration is sometimes mixed with unsafe feelings.And this lack of safety is caused by the fact that we do not know how computers do these things,and we really don't know what they might do next. But we can find out how computers work,and once we understand them,we can use computers instead f worrying about being used by them.Today,there is a new generation of computer wizards (who know exactly hw computers set things done.These young men and women,usually university students,are happy to sit for hours,sometimes for days,designing programs,not eating ,not sleeping,but
B. have the desire to learn by themselves C. are good at learning words by heart D. know much about computers 5. American professors may be required to spend more of their time ____________. A. knowing what is on their students’ mind B. helping students finish their assignments C. writing articles D. instructing students’ research Passage 2 This is not the world we know. This world is controlled by computers. Men and women can be seen, but they are following orders given to them by machines. The machines were designed by mad scientists, but at some point even the mad scientists were taken over by their super-inventions (超级发明). Does this sound familiar? You have probably read something like it in magazines or books, or seen it in a film. Why is it so popular? One of the reasons is that it reflects the fears of many people; fear of the unknown, fear of what is not understood or, at least, fear of something that is not completely understood. The fact is that every day it seems that computers take control of another area of our lives. Some factory jobs are now done by robots (机器人) and the robots are controlled by computers. Our bank accounts (账户，户头) are managed by computers. At the airport, our tickets are sold by a computer. Certainly, many of these operations are made more efficient (高效率的) by computers, but our admiration is sometimes mixed with unsafe feelings. And this lack of safety is caused by the fact that we do not know how computers do these things, and we really don’t know what they might do next. But we can find out how computers work, and once we understand them, we can use computers instead f worrying about being used by them. Today, there is a new generation of computer wizards (奇才) who know exactly hw computers set things done. These young men and women, usually university students, are happy to sit for hours, sometimes for days, designing programs, not eating ,not sleeping, but
discovering what can be done by these wonderful slaves which they have learned to control.These computer wizards have learned to use the computer and search for new tasks for their machines. 1.We can know that the scientists who designed the machines A.are careless in their daily life B.are unkind and cruel C.are out of their mind D.have great abilities 2.The reason why many people are afraid of computers is that A.they don't know anything about computers B.they haven't really understood computers C.there are so many computer games D.computers are often down 3.The author mentions computer wizards in order to point out that A.computers can be controlled by man B.there should be more people devoted to computers C.only young people are interested in computers D.more time and energy is required to control computers 4.This passage is probably written to suggest that A.some day computers can deal with all human problems B.computers can be used in place of traveling to our jobs C.people should not fear computers D.computer technology will not meet people's needs in various situations 5.The author's attitude towards widely used computers is A.positive B.anxious C.worried D.curious Unit2 I.Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the word given in brackets. 1.(thorough) The girl was praised for cleaning the room
discovering what can be done by these wonderful slaves which they have learned to control. These computer wizards have learned to use the computer and search for new tasks for their machines. 1. We can know that the scientists who designed the machines _________. A. are careless in their daily life B. are unkind and cruel C. are out of their mind D. have great abilities 2. The reason why many people are afraid of computers is that _________. A. they don’t know anything about computers B. they haven’t really understood computers C. there are so many computer games D. computers are often down 3. The author mentions computer wizards in order to point out that ___________. A. computers can be controlled by man B. there should be more people devoted to computers C. only young people are interested in computers D. more time and energy is required to control computers 4. This passage is probably written to suggest that __________. A. some day computers can deal with all human problems B. computers can be used in place of traveling to our jobs C. people should not fear computers D. computer technology will not meet people’s needs in various situations 5. The author’s attitude (态度) towards widely used computers is ____________. A. positive B. anxious C. worried D. curious Unit 2 I. Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the word given in brackets. 1. (thorough) The girl was praised for cleaning the room ______
2.(music) Even great require continuous practice 3.(favor) One of my sentences is:There is no smoke without fire. 4.(health) That book is not reading for children 5.(use) We tried all sorts of medicine but they were all 6.(power) When the jazz musicians played for outdoor dancing in the park, they were enough to attract all the dancers from another park. 7.(wake) The children are still,waiting for their mother to come back. 8.(enter) into college was a great event in his life. 9.(feel) She experiences a of quiet happiness. 10.(usual) We go to Japan for our holidays,but this year we are staying at home. I A.There are four pairs words below that are easy to use incorrectly.Fill in the blanks in Column A with these words with the help of the corresponding meanings given in column B usual ord inary grab catch loud aloud alone lonely A B 1.( ) that happens most often ( ) not different or special 2.( ) take sth.quickly and roughly,esp.for a selfish reason ( take sth.that is moving and hold it with the hands 3.( ) in a voice that may be heard ( ) in a way producing much noise,easily heard 4.( ) sad,unhappy because one lacks friends or companions ( ) without others B.Fill in the sentences with the proper form of these words
2. (music) Even great _________ require continuous practice. 3. (favor) One of my ________ sentences is: There is no smoke without fire. 4. (health) That book is not _________ reading for children. 5. (use) We tried all sorts of medicine but they were all __________. 6. (power) When the jazz musicians played for outdoor dancing in the park, they were ______ enough to attract all the dancers from another park. 7. (wake) The children are still ______, waiting for their mother to come back. 8. (enter) ___________ into college was a great event in his life. 9. (feel) She experiences a ________ of quiet happiness. 10. (usual) We _________ go to Japan for our holidays, but this year we are staying at home. II. A. There are four pairs words below that are easy to use incorrectly. Fill in the blanks in Column A with these words with the help of the corresponding meanings given in column B. usual ordinary grab catch loud aloud alone lonely A B 1. ( ) that happens most often ( ) not different or special 2. ( ) take sth. quickly and roughly, esp. for a selfish reason ( ) take sth. that is moving and hold it with the hands 3. ( ) in a voice that may be heard ( ) in a way producing much noise, easily heard 4. ( ) sad, unhappy because one lacks friends or companions ( ) without others B. Fill in the sentences with the proper form of these words