Unit 7 The Learning Curve
A. Vocabulary
Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time. vie tackle coveted exasperate vocational conglomerates 1. So as not to ___________ its customers, the convenience store offered a coupon to those who
did not receive their free ice cream. 2. Hollywood movie stars gather every year to see who will win the ___________ golden Oscar. 3. One way to ___________ the city’s pollution problem is to promote public transportation. 4. Although we are a medium-sized company, we must compete with larger ___________. 5. Our company will ___________ for the government contract by presenting a formal proposal this week. 6. Nelly attended a(n) ___________ college to learn better keyboarding skills.
7. My new apartment has a bedroom and a separate study, so I work at home. The word study is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. work b. look at c. report d. office 8. As the teacher ______ the exam papers she realized, she had forgotten to print enough copies. a. let out b. handed out c. looked out d. read up 9. As we entered the haunted house, my friend suddenly ______ a blood curdling scream. a. handed out b. let out c. looked out d. kicked out 10. Due to injury, the marathon runner ______ of the race in the last kilometer. a. dropped out b. went through c. called out d. looked up 11. I really need to ___________ this year if I want to graduate from university in June. a. go to the school of hard knocks b. make an educated guess c. live and learn d. hit the books
B. Grammar
12. Julie is really good at sports; ______ her little brother does well in mathematics. a. consequently b. in contrast c. in addition d. accordingly 13. I studied English alone for many days before the final exam. ______ I formed a study group and practiced twice a week. a. In contrast b. In addition c. However d. On the other hand
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14. The new self-driving car is safe and convenient. ______ it requires very little input from its passengers. a. Moreover b. Otherwise c. In contrast d. In addition to 15. The government has invested billions in public transport. ______ many areas still remain without this service. a. Otherwise b. Therefore c. Besides d. However 16. The meeting with our investors was a success. ______ I recommend we proceed with our business plan. a. Nonetheless b. Therefore c. In contrast d. Still
C. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the following excerpt from Smarty Pants: The Stars with Big Brains and answer the questions that follow.
James Franco
The Oscar-nominated actor gained fame for his depiction of Peter Parker’s friend and occasional nemesis Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man series. He has frequently appeared in lists of the world’s sexiest men; however there is a lot more to Franco than just good looks. Having graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in English back in 2008, Franco moved to New York to enroll in graduate programs at three different universities at the same time. Since graduating from Columbia University with an MFA in writing, Franco has continued to combine studies with his work in movies. In 2010 he began his PhD in English at Yale. Most recently, he has taught university courses in screenwriting.
Dolph Lundgren
The Swede was a champion martial artist when he shot to fame in the late 1980s thanks to his performance as the ruthless Russian heavyweight champion Ivan Drago in the movie Rocky IV. Lundgren played muscle-bound tough guys and action heroes throughout his career, but his image belied his serious intelligence. After receiving his degree in chemical engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in his hometown of Stockholm, he traveled to
Australia to complete his master’s in the same subject at the University of Sydney. He was in the process of enrolling at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology when fame and fortune beckoned.
17. According to the excerpt, what is Franco’s highest degree obtained? a. Bachelor’s b. Master’s c. PhD d. No information is given. 18. According to the excerpt, which statement is likely to be true about Franco? a. He has four degrees. b. He has quit acting. c. He is currently studying. d. All of the above.
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19. According to the excerpt, how many degrees does Dolph Lundgren have? a. none b. one c. two d. three 20. The word belied is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. beckoned b. received c. confirmed d. opposed
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大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 4_Test Bank_Unit 07
