大学英语A2 开卷考试
本试题需在【答题册】作答。(试题总分100分)
ⅠAnswer the following questions.（共5题，每小题4分，满分20分) 1. Do you often log on the Internet? What do you usually do online? 2. How often do you shop for clothes? 3. What do you know about Bill Gate?
4. Do you enjoy watching figure skating? Explain.
5. Do you think parents should enforce their will on their children？ ⅡReading comprehensions.（共10题，每小题2分，满分20分）
Passage A
In order to learn a foreign language well, it is necessary to overcome the fear of making mistakes. If the primary goal of language use is communication, then mistakes are secondary considerations that may be dealt with gradually as awareness of those mistakes increases. On the other hand, students should not ignore their mistakes. The language learner may observe how native speakers express themselves, and how native expressions differ from the way the learner might say them. For example, a Spanish speaker who has been saying “I do it” to express willingness to do something in the immediate future, could, by communicating with native speakers of English, observe that native speakers actually say “I’ll do it”. This difference can serve as a basis for the student to change his way of using the present tense in English. But a student who is unwilling to communicate in the first place would lose this opportunity to learn by trial and error.
6. According to the passage, the present tense in English is _______ A. basically the same in English as it is in Spanish
B. used with some verbs but not with others to express future intention C. not used to express a desire to do something in the immediate future D. not the most difficult problem for foreign students
7. According to the passage, language learners can reduce the number of their mistakes by ________
A. comparing their speech with that of native speakers B. reading good books in the foreign language C. asking native speakers for explanations D. speaking without regard to native speakers
8. According to the passage, foreign language students who do not communicate with native speakers will NOT ________
A. learn very much about the foreign society B. take advantage of available language C. have to worry about making mistakes
D. learn about the history of the foreign language
9. According to the passage, foreign language students should not worry too much about making mistakes because ________
A. native speakers like foreign students who try to learn their language
B. everyone makes mistakes when trying to communicate in a strange language C. native speakers will ignore their mistakes
D. communication is the primary goal of language learning
10. The author’s major conclusion about the function of mistakes in foreign language learning is that _________
A. mistakes are not important in the process of learning a language B. learners are often very afraid of making mistakes
C. native speakers often do not tell foreign language learners about their mistake D. making mistakes can help the learner discover the rules of the language
Passage B
It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:
I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle(小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles. Several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.
It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “nice” isn’t a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.
Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services?
Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.
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11. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ______. A. demonstrate his capability C.ask for as much money as he can B. give his boss a good impression D. ask for the salary he hopes to get 12. What can be inferred from Beth’s story?
A. Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations. B. If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it. C. People should not be content with what they have got. D. People should be careful when negotiating for a job. 13. We can learn from the passage that ______. A. unfairness exists in salary increases
B. most people are overworked and underpaid C.one should avoid overstating one’s performance
D. most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises 14. To get a pay raise, a person should ______. A. advertise himself on the job market
B. persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract
C. try to get inside information about the organization
D. do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions 15. To be successful in negotiations, one must ______. A. meet his boss at the appropriate time B. arrive at the negotiation table punctually
C. be good at influencing the outcome of the interaction D. be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikes
III Translation. （共2题，每小题20分，满分40分） Chinese to English
我的基本忠告很简单，而且是发自内心的：全力获得最佳教育，充分利用高中和大学，学会如何学习。
不错，为创建微软，我未完成大学学业，不过辍学之前我已经在哈佛呆了三年，而且我真心希望有一天能重返校园。以前我也说过，谁也不应该辍学，除非他坚信自己正面临着一个一生仅有一次的机会，但就算在那个时候也还是应该深思熟虑。
我们公司里确实有好些人没有读完大学，但我们不希望人们辍学。谁要想在我们公司谋职，有毕业证书肯定会优先考虑。 English to Chinese
The university has over 16,300 students (1999-2000), almost a quarter of these students are from overseas and more than 130 nationalities are represented. It consists of 35 colleges, plus five private halls established by various religious groups. Three of the five private halls are for men only. Of the colleges, St. Hilda's and Somerville are for women, and the rest are for men and women.
At Oxford, each college is a corporate body distinct from the university and is governed by its own head and fellows. Most fellows are college instructors called tutors, and the rest are university professors and lecturers. Each college manages its own buildings and property, elects its own fellows, and selects and admits its own undergraduate students. The university provides some libraries, laboratories, and other facilities, but the colleges take primary responsibility for the teaching and well-being of their students.
Ⅳ Composition.（共1题，满分20分）
Write a composition of around 200 words telling about one aspect of your parent’s character. You may begin your writing with the sentence: “My father/mother is a (serious, strict, quick-tempered, optimistic, warm-hearted, understanding, generous,etc.) person. ”You can also write your own beginning sentence.
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大学英语A2试题（开卷）
