试卷代号：2155 中央广播电视大学2009一2010学年度第一学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语阅读(1)试题 2010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档 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读每题的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 916
试卷代号:2155 中央广播电视大学2009-2010学年度第一学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语阅读(1) 试题 2oio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上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读每题的说明，并按题 目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效
Part I Directions: Read passages 1 &2 carefully and finish questions 1-10 as required.(30 points,3 points each) Passage 1 Molla一a case study 1 Molla is fifteen.She lives with her parents and her brothers and sisters in a small village in Ethiopia.She walks over two kilometres four times a day to collect water for the family.She has to go alone because her mother must stay at home to look after the younger children.It takes her,in all,more than five hours each day.She carries the water in a 20-litre clay pot balanced on her head.She started collecting the water when she was seven years old.Then,she had a smaller pot and she went to the water hole with her mother. 2 Molla has never been to school-she doesn't have time for that.She suffers from severe headaches and backache. 3 'Soon things will be better,'Molla says.They're going to dig a well just outside our village.I'll be able to fetch all the water we need in just one hour a day.Maybe I'll be able to go to school then.' Directions: Find a word in the passage,which is similar in meaning to the following words or phrases.The paragraph in which the word appears is indicated in the brackets.Write your answers on the answer sheet. 1.by oneself (paragraph 1) 2.take care of (paragraph 1) 3.fetch (paragraph 1) 4.bad (paragraph 2) 5.improve (paragraph 3) Directions: Skim passage 2 to get a general idea first and then try to fill in each of the blanks(6-10)with an appropriate preposition. Passage 2 Bloomfield Hall University of the South East 12th October Dear Mum and Dad, 917
Part j Directions: Read passages 1&2 carefully and finish questions 1-10 as required. (30 points, 3 points each) Passage 1 Molla一 a case study 1Molla is fifteen. She lives-with her parents and her brothers and sisters in a small village in Ethiopia. She walks over two kilometres four times a day to collect water for the family. She has to go alone because her mother must stay at home to look after the younger children. It takes her, in all, more than five hours each day. She carries the water in a 20-litre clay pot balanced on her head. She started collecting the water when she was seven years old. Then, she had a smaller pot and she went to the water hole with her mother. 2Mollahas never been to school一 she doesn't have time for that. She suffers from severe headaches and backache. 3 ‘Soon things will be better,’Molla says.‘They're going to dig a well just outside our village. I'll be able to fetch all the water we need in just one hour a day. Maybe I'll be able to go to school then.， Directions ; Find a word in the passage, which is similar in meaning to the following words or phrases. The paragraph in which the word appears is indicated in the brackets. Write your answers on the answer sheet. 1. by oneself (paragraph 1) 2. take care of (paragraph 1) 3. fetch (paragraph 1) 4. bad (paragraph 2) 5. improve (paragraph 3) Directions: Skim passage 2 to get a general idea first and then try to fill in each of the blanks(6-10 ) with an appropriate preposition. Passage 2 131oomfield Hall University of the South East 12`h October Dear Mum and Dad, 917
Here I am at university!It's hard to believe!The first week has flown by.There's been so much to do. I'm sharing a room (6)two other girls.One is called Ruth and the other one is Janet.Ruth's studying biology and she's in her second year.Janet's a new student,like me,and she's doing law too.Janet and I go to lectures together too.She lived with her sister(7) Sydney fortwo years so she's used to being away from home.I miss you a lot but I've got lots of new friends already. I've joined the volleyball club but I've only played once so far.I'd like to get (8) a team-to play for the university-but I don't think I'm good enough. On Saturday,a whole crowd of us went into town to see a film.Then we had a pizza together in a little restaurant which Ruth had been to before.Guess what!One of the boys in the groups told me he knows Lucy!He used to go (9) school with her.He was really surprised. I've already got an essay to write-about the importance of law and order in society.I must hand it in next Thursday so I must stop writing this letter now and start doing the essay. I hope you'll write (10) me very soon.I miss you a lot. Love, Helen. PartⅡ Read passages 3 4 and then choose an answer from the choices given to complete statements 11-20 based on your understanding of the passage.(30 points,3 points each) Passage 3 Test-tube baby born in Chongging Chongqing,China's newest municipality,with a population of 30 million,has welcomed its first test-tube baby;three more are expected to be born this year. The boy,weighing three kilograms,was born on 9 April,1997 at the Chongqing Maternity Hospital.The mother had been unable to conceive because of blocked fallopian tubes. The hospital pioneered the research of assisted reproductive technology in southwest China by launching a study in 1994.The hospital has used the technology on 67 women,27 percent of whom became pregnant.The hospital said three more test-tube babies,including a set of triplets,will be born this year. 918
Here I am at university! It’s hard to believe! The first week has flown by. There’s been so much to do, I'm sharing a room (6)_ two other girls. One is called Ruth and the other one is Janet. Ruth's studying biology and she's in her second year. Janet's a new student, like me, and she's doing law too. Janet and I go to lectures together too. She lived with her sister (7)_ Sydney for}two years so she's used to being away from home. I miss you a lot but I've got lots of new friends already. I've joined the volleyball club but I’ve only played once so far. 1’d like to get(8) _ a team一 to play for the university一but I don't think I' m good enough. On Saturday, a whole crowd of us went into town to see a film. Then we had a pizza together in a little restaurant which Ruth had been to before. Guess what! One of the boys in the groups told me he knows Lucy! He used to go <9)_ school with her. He was really surprised. I've already got an essay to write一 about the importance of law and order in society. I must hand it in next Thursday so I must stop writing this letter now and start doing the essay, Ihope you' 11 write(10)_ me very soon, 1 miss you a lot. Love, Helen. Part II Read passages 3& 4 and then choose an answer from the choices given to complete statements 11-20 based on your understanding of the passage. (30 points, 3 points each) Passage 3 Test-tube baby born in Chongqing Chongqing, China’s newest municipality, with a population of welcomed its first test-tube baby; three more are expected to be born this 30 million, has The boy, weighing three kil 1997 Maternity Hospital, The mother tubes. ogram s, had been was born on 9 April， unable to conceive because of year. at the Chongqing blocked fallopian The hospital pioneered China by launching a study the research of assisted reproductive technology in southwest in 1994.The hospital has The hospital said used the technology on 67women, 27 percent of whom became pregnant. three more test-tube babies，including a set of triplets, will be born this year, 918
Chongqing is the seventh Chinese city to report the birth of test-tube babies,following Beijing,Shanghai,Hangzhou,Shenyang,Haikou and other cities.More than 250 test-tube babies have been born in these cities since the first in Beijing in 1998. Questions 11-15 are based on Passage 3. 11.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Chongqing? A.It has a population of 30 million. B.It's China's newest municipality. C.It has just welcomed its first test-tube baby. D.It is the fifth Chinese city to report the birth of test-tube babies. 12.The first test-tube baby in Chongqing_ A.weighs four kilogrammes when born B.was born on 8 April,1997 C.was born at the Chongqing Children's Hospital D.was a boy 13.There are supposed to be altogether test-tube babies born in Chongqing this year. A.4 B.3 C.2 D.1 14.Among the 67 women,on whom the assisted reproductive technology has been used,about became pregnant. A.17 B.18 C.19 D.20 15.Which of the following cities has NOT reported the birth of test-tube babies? A.Beijing. B.Shanghai. C.Suzhou. D.Shenyang Passage 4 Car maker:buy 100 Santanas,get 1 free SHANGHAI-The biggest car maker in China started a sales campaign that targets wealthy residents and taxi companies,the two major buyers. Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp,which makes Santanas,is providing loans to buyers in Beijing,and is giving away free cars in Shenyang and Harbin. Businesses that buy 100 or more cars get one free,and taxi companies that buy more than 1,000 Santana cars also get one free. 919
Chongqing is the seventh Chinese city to report the birth of test-tube babies，following Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenyang, Haikou and other cities. More than 250 test-tube babies have been born in these cities since the first in Beijing in 1998. Questions 11一15 are based on Passage 3. 11.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Chongging? A. It has a population of 3Q million. B. It's China's newest municipality. C. It has just welcomed its first test-tube baby. D. It is the fifth Chinese city to report the birth of test-tube babies. 12.The first test-tube baby in Chongging A. weighs four kilogrammes when born B. was born on 8 April，1997 C. was born at the Chongqing Children's Hospital D. was a boy 13. There are supposed to be altogether_ test-tube babies born in Chongqing this year. A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1 14. Among the 67 women, on whom the assisted reproductive technology has been used，about became pregnant. A. 17 } B. 18 C. 19 D. 20 15. Which of the following cities has NOT reported the birth of test-tube babies A. Beijing. B. Shanghai. C. Suzhou. D. Shenyang Passage 4 Car maker; buy 100 Santanas, get 1 free SHANGIIAI一 The biggest car maker in China started a sales campaign that targets wealthy residents and taxi companies, the two major buyers, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp，which makes Santanas, is providing loans to buyers in Beijing, and is giving away free cars in Shenyang and Harbin. Businesses that buy 100 or more cars get one free，and taxi companies that buy more than 1,000 Santana cars also get one free. 919
China is expected to produce 450,000 cars this year.The Shanghai automotive company is expected to control 51 per cent of the market.It plans to sell 230,000 Santana cars this year. Enterprises and government authorities are not buying new cars because of tight budgets,so upper-class residents and taxi companies account for most vehicle sales. In Beijing,about 80 per cent of cars sold this year were bought by individuals. Santanas,especially the new 2000 models,have become big sellers.In July,the Beijing Asian Games Village car Market sold 498,28 percent of its sales that month. To boost sales in Beijing,the company is providing loans to individual car buyers. Journalists get the priority. Experts expect China's taxi industry to grow 15 per cent annually. The number of taxis in China is expected to grow by 86,300,amounting to 661,300 this year. At the same time,45,600 old cars will be replaced. Therefore,demand for taxis should be 130,000. Realizing the market potential,SAIC has moved its focus to taxi companies and is providing loans in Shenyang and Harbin.In addition,the company is setting up new repair stations and holding technology seminars. The company's efforts in Beijing,Shenyang and Harbin are a small part of the drive. Promotions in southern cities such as Wenzhou and Xiamen are being planned. Questions 16-20 are based on Passage 4. 16.Which of the following cities is the biggest car maker in China? A.Chang Chun. B.Shang Hai. C.Shen Yang. D.Harbin. 17.According to the passage,who are the two major car buyers? A.Enterprises and businessmen. B.Banks and taxi companies. C.Upper-class residents and journalists. D.Wealthy residents and taxi companies. 18.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp according to the passage? A.It makes Santanas. B.It provides loans to buyers in Shanghai. C.It gives away free cars in Shenyang. D.It is expected to control 51 per cent of the market. 920
China is expected to produce 450,000 cars this year. The Shanghai automotive company is expected to control 51 per cent of the market. It plans to sell 230，000 Santana cars this year. Enterprises and government authorities are not buying new cars because of tight budgets, so upper-class residents and taxi companies account for most vehicle sales. In Beijing, about 80 per cent of cars sold this year were bought by individuals. Santanas，especially the new 2000 models, have become big sellers. In July, the Beijing Asian Games Village car Market sold 498，28 percent of its sales that month. To boost sales in Beijing, the company is providing loans to individual car buyers. Journalists get the priority. Experts expect China's taxi industry to grow 15 per cent annually. The number of taxis in China is expected to grow by 86,300，amounting to 661, 300 this year. At the same time, 45，600 old cars will be replaced. Therefore, demand for taxis should be 130,000. Realizing the market potential, SAIL has moved its focus to taxi companies and is providing loans in Shenyang and Harbin. In addition, the company is setting up new repair stations and holding technology seminars. The company's efforts in Beijing, Shenyang and Harbin are a small part of the drive. Promotions in southern cities such as Wenzhou and Xiamen are being planned. Questions 16-20 are based on Passage 4. 16.Which of the following cities is the biggest car maker in China? A. Chang Chun. B. Shang Hai. C. Shen Yang. D. Harbin. 17.According to the passage, who are the two major car buyers? A. Enterprises and businessmen. B. Banks and taxi companies. C. Upper-class residents and journalists. D. Wealthy residents and taxi companies. 18.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp according to the passage? A. It makes Santanas. B. It provides loans to buyers in Shanghai. C. It gives away freecars in Shenyang. D. It is expected to control 51 per cent of the market. 920