西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院：《成人学位外语》考试复习资料Ⅱ——Cloze

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 成人学位外语考试复习资料Ⅱ- Cloze Part Iv Cloze Test(10 minutes, 10 points) Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice Cloze 1 College life is one of the most important periods for any individual. It is during this stage that new opportunities arise, your body of knowledge is broadened and your futures are shaped. You should make the best of the chance to try to 51 the benefits of going to college. In college, sharing differences with students from various backgrounds will be a fascinating experience to you, and it can lay the for greater understanding of different routines, lifestyles, and customs. You will stand a hance of making lifelong friends and help each other handle stress 53 to the change from home to college Besides, college life will_54 you to educational experiences - attending different courses and joining student organizations. You can make the 55 of resources on campus, such as sports facilities, comprehensive libraries, and study centers. Taking part in different kinds of educational activities will yield good effects What is 56 important is to plan your future occupation early. Those who have planned it in advance will enjoy an advantage over others as they may take the 57 possible time to get used to the job market. Sample a variety of courses first befor deciding on what job you want to 58. Take advice from your teachers or friends once you are ready to make the decision The new experiences and the new people you come across will make your college life more 59. Let me take the opportunity to 60 you of this once more Campus life is a unique experience unlike any other. Therefore, you should take full advantage of it before you get out into the world 51. A reap B. inherit C generate D reach 52. A fountain B foundation C confidence D. facility 53. A related B belonged C. combined D. mixed 54. A uncover B. unfold C D show 55. A good B. better C more 56. A. merely B equally C likely D. simply 57. A. most C. least 58. A take in B. take out C. take off D take up 59. A favorable C. reward D. productive 60. A remind B. suggest C. remember D. mind 1/13

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 1 / 13 成人学位外语考试复习资料Ⅱ---Cloze Part Ⅳ Cloze Test (10 minutes, 10 points) Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice. Cloze 1 College life is one of the most important periods for any individual. It is during this stage that new opportunities arise, your body of knowledge is broadened and your futures are shaped. You should make the best of the chance to try to 51 the benefits of going to college. In college, sharing differences with students from various backgrounds will be a fascinating experience to you, and it can lay the 52 for greater understanding of different routines, lifestyles, and customs. You will stand a chance of making lifelong friends and help each other handle stress 53 to the change from home to college. Besides, college life will 54 you to educational experiences － attending different courses and joining student organizations. You can make the 55 of resources on campus, such as sports facilities, comprehensive libraries, and study centers. Taking part in different kinds of educational activities will yield good effects. What is 56 important is to plan your future occupation early. Those who have planned it in advance will enjoy an advantage over others as they may take the 57 possible time to get used to the job market. Sample a variety of courses first before deciding on what job you want to 58 . Take advice from your teachers or friends once you are ready to make the decision. The new experiences and the new people you come across will make your college life more 59 . Let me take the opportunity to 60 you of this once more: Campus life is a unique experience unlike any other. Therefore, you should take full advantage of it before you get out into the world. 51. A. reap B. inherit C.generate D.reach 52. A. fountain B. foundation C. confidence D. facility 53. A. related B. belonged C. combined D. mixed 54. A. uncover B. unfold C. expose D. show 55. A. good B. better C. more D. most 56. A. merely B. equally C. likely D. simply 57. A. most B. best C. least D. fewest 58. A. take in B. take out C. take off D. take up 59. A. favorable B. caring C. rewarding D. productive 60. A. remind B. suggest C. remember D. mind

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 Cloze 2 The college experience is very different today from our grandfather's pencil and paper education. Compared to just 20 years ago, education has 51new technologies and tools such as the Internet, the laptop and the iPad. Whether used for good or bad, technologies have transformed the way education was done. Many technological improvements are 52 our grandparents have never dreamed of and have massively changed the college experience. Here are a few of them that are typical for us to look at he most 53 device is the Internet. There are all kinds of study resources online. And laptops make it possible for everyone to have a mobile office because the Internet 54 on campus allows you to walk around with your laptops. You can start writing your paper in your form, finish it and 55 it anywhere, all on the same omputer. Or you may use your laptops to make recordings while you are-56on the lecture and have no time to take notes. The Internet has become an indispensable part in college life With a cell phone, you can call up a friend if you are having trouble studying, or simply need someone to talk to. 57 you spent all your money and couldnt afford to call home? Use VolP. Some systems allow you to make unlimited phone calls to a certain number. That way your mom doesnt have to 58 about your phone bill Finally, there is the iPad. According to Apple, with iPad, the classroom is always close at hand. Students can 59 their assignments, take notes, and study for finals Teachers can give lessons, 60 progress, and stay organized. And thats just the beginning. The iPad has become a device that has changed many things and now is changing the classroom 51. A enriched B adopted C. leased 55. A.all B. which C. thos D. what 56. A amazing B analyzing C specializing D modernizing g 57 B C. admission D. entrance B stop C. finish D. seal 56. A gatherin B centering C directing D. focusing 57. A. why not B. How come C. What if D. Even if 58. A complain B explain C. obtain D. contain 59. A pack B sack C stack D. track 60. A editor B. monitor C perform D. inform Cloze 3 At least 84 people were shot dead by a gunman at a youth summer camp on Wednesday. The mass shooting shocked the whole city he 51 told the media that this young man appeared to be wandering to the summer camp scene in police uniform, on his routine duty, with nothing unusual at all Suddenly, he started shooting madly at the crowd and the hail of bullets brought down uncountable people on the spot A few days 52 to the shooting, the media also reported some affecting stories 2/13

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 2 / 13 Cloze 2 The college experience is very different today from our grandfather’s pencil and paper education. Compared to just 20 years ago, education has 51 new technologies and tools such as the Internet, the laptop and the iPad. Whether used for good or bad, technologies have transformed the way education was done. Many technological improvements are 52 our grandparents have never dreamed of and have massively changed the college experience. Here are a few of them that are typical for us to look at. The most 53 device is the Internet. There are all kinds of study resources online. And laptops make it possible for everyone to have a mobile office because the Internet 54 on campus allows you to walk around with your laptops. You can start writing your paper in your form, finish it and 55 it anywhere, all on the same computer. Or you may use your laptops to make recordings while you are 56 on the lecture and have no time to take notes. The Internet has become an indispensable part in college life. With a cell phone, you can call up a friend if you are having trouble studying, or simply need someone to talk to. 57 you spent all your money and couldn’t afford to call home? Use VoIP. Some systems allow you to make unlimited phone calls to a certain number. That way your mom doesn’t have to 58 about your phone bill. Finally, there is the iPad. According to Apple, with iPad, the classroom is always close at hand. Students can 59 their assignments, take notes, and study for finals. Teachers can give lessons, 60 progress, and stay organized. And that’s just the beginning. The iPad has become a device that has changed many things and now is changing the classroom. 51. A. enriched B. adopted C. leased D. solved 55. A. all B. which C. those D. what 56. A. amazing B. analyzing C. specializing D. modernizing 57. A. entry B. access C. admission D. entrance 55. A. close B. stop C. finish D. seal 56. A. gathering B. centering C. directing D. focusing 57. A. Why not B. How come C. What if D. Even if 58. A. complain B. explain C. obtain D. contain 59. A. pack B. sack C. stack D. track 60. A. editor B. monitor C. perform D. inform Cloze 3 At least 84 people were shot dead by a gunman at a youth summer camp on Wednesday. The mass shooting shocked the whole city. The 51 told the media that this young man appeared to be wandering to the summer camp scene in police uniform, on his routine duty, with nothing unusual at all. Suddenly, he started shooting madly at the crowd and the hail of bullets brought down uncountable people on the spot. A few days 52 to the shooting, the media also reported some affecting stories

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 During the terrible shooting, 53 men and women rushed toward danger. They showed remarkable spirit at moments of death not for the 54 of their duties but out of their intense love of humanity. In face of immediate death, a wife fell on top of her husband to shield him from the rain of bullets. a radio program presenter spoke with a touching voice, 55: These are civilian heroes, who, caught up in extraordinary circumstances performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty. It is these people that have 56 themselves the title of hero A month after the shooting, a criminal investigation (igf)reported that the young man was described as a heavy 57 of violent video games. He also drank a lot and al ways got very_ 58. The reports also stated that there were about 38 policemen present at the spot of the horrible shooting, among 59 25 were not on duty that day. They responded to the urgent call without any delay. Their60to their responsibility together with their will to protect those in need showed their devotion to their duty 51. A instructors B survivors C. remainders D. inspectors A following B leading C subseque 54 A fulfillment B achievement C involvement D assignment 55. A announcing B commenting C advi D. advertising ma B earned C. collected D. attained 57. A addict B. associate C D. victim 58 A sunk B. sunke C. drunk D. drunken 59. A whom B them C who 60. A engagement B advancement C encouragement D commitment Cloze 4 Mountain bike races in South Africa are very common. It's really fun, but it also a great challenge for those who 51 in the race. And for some people it means real competition for rewards since the sport has been encouraged by the local authorities. These events are always held in beautiful places with_52 that often are only accessible by bike. Seeing the beautiful scenery of South africa is what makes it all so attractive. These events may be called races, but 53 they are really just a way to get out and ride The first mountain biking world cup 54 in 1991. The race covered Europe and North America, and it was sponsored by a German company. With increasing media coverage, the mountain biking race had gained great 55 since 1991. In 1996 cross-country mountain biking events were added to the Olympic Games rery year the race seems to 56 more choices to mountain bikers.57 is the number of events increasing, but the number of different types of events has also increased. Some mountain bike races are like marathon events to test one's endurance They are perhaps the 58 race as riders often have to cover over 80 km in a mountainous area the danger, more extreme(极端的) types of riding are gaining popularity in South Africa. Cross-country mountain biking and downhill mountain biking 60 have attracted many riders 3/13

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 3 / 13 During the terrible shooting, 53 men and women rushed toward danger. They showed remarkable spirit at moments of death not for the 54 of their duties but out of their intense love of humanity. In face of immediate death, a wife fell on top of her husband to shield him from the rain of bullets. A radio program presenter spoke with a touching voice, 55 : “These are civilian heroes, who, caught up in extraordinary circumstances performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty. It is these people that have 56 themselves the title of hero.” A month after the shooting, a criminal investigation（调查）reported that the young man was described as a heavy 57 of violent video games. He also drank a lot and always got very 58 . The reports also stated that there were about 38 policemen present at the spot of the horrible shooting, among 59 25 were not on duty that day. They responded to the urgent call without any delay. Their 60 to their responsibility together with their will to protect those in need showed their devotion to their duty. 51. A. instructors B. survivors C. remainders D. inspectors 52. A. following B. leading C. subsequent D. frequent 53. A. average B. normal C. usual D. regular 54. A. fulfillment B. achievement C. involvement D. assignment 55. A. announcing B. commenting C. advising D. advertising 56. A. made B. earned C. collected D. attained 57. A. addict B. associate C. peer D. victim 58. A. sunk B. sunken C. drunk D. drunken 59. A. whom B. them C. who D. those 60. A. engagement B. advancement C. encouragement D. commitment Cloze 4 Mountain bike races in South Africa are very common. It’s really fun, but it’s also a great challenge for those who 51 in the race. And for some people it means real competition for rewards since the sport has been encouraged by the local authorities. These events are always held in beautiful places with 52 that often are only accessible by bike. Seeing the beautiful scenery of South Africa is what makes it all so attractive. These events may be called races, but 53 they are really just a way to get out and ride. The first mountain biking world cup 54 in 1991. The race covered Europe and North America, and it was sponsored by a German company. With increasing media coverage, the mountain biking race had gained great 55 since 1991. In 1996, cross-country mountain biking events were added to the Olympic Games. Every year the race seems to 56 more choices to mountain bikers. 57 is the number of events increasing, but the number of different types of events has also increased. Some mountain bike races are like marathon events to test one’s endurance. They are perhaps the 58 race as riders often have to cover over 80 km in a mountainous area. 59 the danger, more extreme (极端的) types of riding are gaining popularity in South Africa. Cross-country mountain biking and downhill mountain biking 60 have attracted many riders

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 L A enter B attend C. present D. participate 52. A routes B. routines D. travels 53. A. merely B. mostly C commonly D. ordinarily 54 A held u B. broke out D. set off 55. A respect B. access C confidence D publicity C. release D. afford 57. A. If only B Not only C Not nearly D. Even though B C D. stricter 59. A. Despite B. Despite of C. Du D. Instead of 60. A. like B. alike C. likely D. unlikely Cloze 5 How does a part-time job affect a students academic performance? Recently a survey(iaA) has been 51 among teachers on this question, and the answers varied The most obvious answer to the survey question is that academic performance is undermined (H155). Actually, over half of the teachers feel that having a part-time job 52 with a students academic performance. This makes sense because when students get jobs, they have less time to devote to their academic studies. Less study time usually means a 53 in test scores and overall grades. Some students get jobs to make money for_54 and fun. Unfortunately, many students have to work to help support their families and in those_ 55 there are few choices available to them In 56, many other teachers feel that working might bring educational benefits. They believe working improves a student's academic performance. This es in the And it would be interesting to hear what theories are_ 58 it Perhaps once students become responsible enough to be committed to a job, they pass on this new attitude toward their studies. maybe it 59 chance that the improvement is made. Maybe developing responsibility is a natural part of growing up Whether working part-time 60 students'performance or not, it is not likely to influence the number of students getting jobs. Cars, clothes, or family needs will lead most teenagers to get hired at some point. As a result, nothing can alter the trend 51. A instructed B conducted C. introduced 52. A involves B. interfe C. indicates D. inserts 53. A control B compression C restraint 54. A regulation B recreation C. convention pectation B. causes 56. A. confl B. contrast C 57. A allows for B. makes for C accounts for D. calls fo 58 A behind B under C arter D. below 4/13

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 4 / 13 51. A. enter B. attend C. present D. participate 52. A. routes B. routines C. trips D. travels 53. A. merely B. mostly C. commonly D. ordinarily 54. A. held up B. broke out C. took place D. set off 55. A. respect B. access C. confidence D. publicity 56. A. offer B. acquire C. release D. afford 57. A. If only B. Not only C. Not nearly D. Even though 58. A. tougher B. toughest C. strictest D. stricter 59. A. Despite B. Despite of C. Due to D. Instead of 60. A. like B. alike C. likely D. unlikely Cloze 5 How does a part-time job affect a student’s academic performance? Recently a survey (调查）has been 51 among teachers on this question, and the answers varied. The most obvious answer to the survey question is that academic performance is undermined （削弱）. Actually, over half of the teachers feel that having a part-time job 52 with a student’s academic performance. This makes sense because when students get jobs, they have less time to devote to their academic studies. Less study time usually means a 53 in test scores and overall grades. Some students get jobs to make money for 54 and fun. Unfortunately, many students have to work to help support their families and in those 55 there are few choices available to them. In 56 ， many other teachers feel that working might bring educational benefits. They believe working improves a student’s academic performance. This response 57 27 percent of the votes in the survey. And it would be interesting to hear what theories are 58 it. Perhaps once students become responsible enough to be committed to a job, they pass on this new attitude toward their studies. Maybe it is 59 chance that the improvement is made. Maybe developing responsibility is a natural part of growing up. Whether working part-time 60 students’ performance or not, it is not likely to influence the number of students getting jobs. Cars, clothes, or family needs will lead most teenagers to get hired at some point. As a result, nothing can alter the trend. 51. A. instructed B. conducted C. introduced D. produced 52. A. involves B. interferes C. indicates D. inserts 53. A. control B. compression C. restraint D. decrease 54. A. regulation B. recreation C. convention D. expectation 55. A. events B. causes C. occasions D. cases 56. A. conflict B. contrast C. contrary D. consequence 57. A. allows for B. makes for C. accounts for D. calls for 58. A. behind B. under C. after D. below

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 59. A by B. with C. on D. at 60. A presses B expresse C depresses D impresses Cloze 6 The professor stood before his class of 30 senior biology students, about to pass out the final exam. I have been privileged to be your instructor this semester, and I know how hard you have all worked to 51 for this test I also know most of you are off to medical school next fall. he said to them I am well aware of how much 52 you are under to keep your GPAs up, and because I know you are all capable of understanding this material, I am prepared to offer an automatic b to anyone who would 53 not to take the final The relief was audible(听得见的) as a number of students jumped up to thank the professor and departed from class. The professor looked at the handful of students who 54, and offered again, Any other takers? This is your last opportunity. One more student decided to 55 Seven students remained. The professor closed the door and took attendance Then he 56 the final exam. There were two sentences typed on the paper: 57 you have just received an A in this class. Keep believing in yourself. I never had a professor who gave a test like that. It may seem like the easy 58 of grading exams, but it's a way that any teacher in any discipline(治学严谨) could and should give. Students who dont have 59 in what they've learned are B students at best The same is 60 for students of real life. The a students are those who believe in what they're doing because they' ve learned from both successes and failures 51.Alook B. call C pr D. send B. control C. threat B. prefe C. deserve 4. A stopped C gathered D. succeeded 55. A flee B. vote C D. exist 56. A handed out B put down C. set aside D. picked 57. A Cheers B. Thanks C. Heavens D. Congratulations 58. A cause B way C. design D. structure B. interest C. patience D. confidence B. true C impossible D wrong Cloze 7 Having been out of work for two years because of poor health, I decided to look or a part-time job I 51 and interviewed again and again with no progress. I was getting pretty discouraged It was freezing cold last Tuesday evening. I was waiting at a bus stop when a young woman wearing just a T-Shirt and no shoes. I asked if she needed any She told me she had lost everything in a big fire and had been 53 for two days i dug in my purse and took out $5.00 so she could get something to eat. I then

西安建筑科技大学继续教育学院 5 / 13 59. A. by B. with C. on D. at 60. A. presses B. expresses C. depresses D. impresses Cloze 6 The professor stood before his class of 30 senior biology students, about to pass out the final exam. “I have been privileged to be your instructor this semester, and I know how hard you have all worked to 51 for this test. I also know most of you are off to medical school next fall,” he said to them. “I am well aware of how much 52 you are under to keep your GPAs up, and because I know you are all capable of understanding this material, I am prepared to offer an automatic B to anyone who would 53 not to take the final.” The relief was audible (听得见的) as a number of students jumped up to thank the professor and departed from class. The professor looked at the handful of students who 54 , and offered again, “Any other takers? This is your last opportunity.” One more student decided to 55 . Seven students remained. The professor closed the door and took attendance. Then he 56 the final exam. There were two sentences typed on the paper:“ 57 , you have just received an A in this class. Keep believing in yourself.” I never had a professor who gave a test like that. It may seem like the easy 58 of grading exams，but it’s a way that any teacher in any discipline (治学严谨) could and should give. Students who don’t have 59 in what they’ve learned are B students at best. The same is 60 for students of real life. The A students are those who believe in what they’re doing because they’ve learned from both successes and failures. 51. A. 1ook B. call C. prepare D. send 52. A. pressure B. control C. threat D. guidance 53. A. pretend B. prefer C. deserve D. happen 54. A. stopped B. remained C. gathered D. succeeded 55. A. flee B. vote C. go D. exist 56. A. handed out B. put down C. set aside D. picked up 57. A. Cheers B. Thanks C. Heavens D. Congratulations 58. A. cause B. way C. design D. structure 59. A. energy B. interest C. patience D. confidence 60. A. potential B. true C. impossible D. wrong Cloze 7 Having been out of work for two years because of poor health, I decided to look for a part-time job. I 51 and interviewed again and again with no progress. I was getting pretty discouraged. It was freezing cold last Tuesday evening. I was waiting at a bus stop when I saw a young woman wearing just a T-shirt and no shoes. I asked if she needed any 52 . She told me she had lost everything in a big fire and had been 53 for two days. I dug in my purse and took out $5.00 so she could get something to eat. I then