Unit 9 Stereotypes
A. Vocabulary
Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time. dogged abusive generalization cheapskate stems blatant 1. Although Martin wanted to get married to Tina, he was ___________ by his past relationships. 2. The politician told a(n) ___________ lie when he said he wasn’t involved in the scandal. 3. Colin’s fear of dogs ___________ from a scary childhood experience when he was chased by
one. 4. Jack and Jane were verbally ___________ to each other so that is why their marriage ended in divorce. 5. It is a terrible ___________ to think that women are better at cooking than men.
6. My brother is such a(n) ___________ that he makes his girlfriend pay for her half when they go out on a date. 7. Casey assumed the manager’s position when her boss was transferred to another office. The word assumed is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. took over b. took c. thought d. took in 8. The lawyer ______ the witness as though she was lying since she’d already been caught in a lie. a. took out b. looked down on c. put across d. came 9. Our teacher ______ as very strict on the first day of class, but later we realized he was not so serious. a. took out b. put across c. looked down on d. came across 10. French, Spanish and Italian are all known to be ______ languages. a. cold b. romantic c. laid-back
d. hardworking
11. Japanese auto makers are considered to some of the most ______ companies in the world. a. efficient b. romantic c. familial d. withdrawn
B. Grammar
12. The manager ______ very angry to lose her temper like that. a. ought to be b. must have been c. is to be
d. is to have been
13. New laws ______ made in order to punish people who don’t recycle. a. need to b. need to be c. needs to be d. needs 14. The wedding ______ taken place today, but it got canceled at the last minute. a. is to have been b. is to c. was to d. was to have
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15. There ______ a better way to power cars without burning so much fuel. a. has to b. ought to c. ought to be d. have been 16. There ______one day ______ a big earthquake in this region of the country. a. must / be b. has / been c. ought / to be d. could / be
C. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the following excerpt from India’s Caste System Continues to Affect Society and answer the questions that follow.
India’s caste system is poorly understood outside the country. Even within India, there is no precise definition of what caste means. In general terms, the caste system refers to a process of classifying people according to their occupations. The system has its roots in Hinduism – India’s main religion – and a centuries old division of labor and it continues to dictate the kinds of jobs that people can do as well as the kinds of social interactions they can enjoy. Although it is illegal to discriminate against people based on caste, in practice, the caste divisions continue to affect everyday life in India.
There is a hierarchical order to the system, which recognizes four main castes. Originally these were based on a person’s personality and profession, but they eventually became hereditary, meaning one was born into a certain, unalterable caste.
17. Which statement closely describes a caste system? a. You are free to become whatever you wish to be.
b. You have very little say in becoming whatever you wish. c. You can only ever be a laborer under this system. d. You must choose your profession wisely.
18. Where does India’s caste system come from? a. democratic principles b. government philosophy c. religious practices d. professional courtesy 19. The word roots is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. history b. divisions c. centuries
d. interactions
20. The word hierarchical is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. occupational b. classifying c. hereditary d. level
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大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 4_Test Bank_Unit 09
