Passage One
Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage:
Laura walked towards the man. “It is terribly cold,” she said.
“Colder than ever,” the man said. “Now tell me what the hell you want.” He stared at Laura for a few seconds, and then grinned, “Maybe you’d like to come inside and warm up.”
“No. No, I don’t want to come in.” She took a deep breath. “I just wanted to know if you’re interested in selling your dog.”
“That worthless mutt?” The man pointed to a dog in the yard and laughed for a few seconds, then suddenly stopped. “I was just joking about the worthless part. He’s a pretty good dog. Yeah. I might be interested.”
“Well, he’s the kind of dog I’m looking for, and it doesn’t look to me like you’re too fond of him. I mean he’s tied up outside. I don’t see any food or water.”
“You just wait a minute. I take good care of that dog. The guy I got him from said he was a trained guard dog. Trouble is the stupid thing doesn’t even bark when strangers come around. But then I guess that wouldn’t matter to you. You’re probably just looking for a pet, huh?”
“Yeah, well here’s your chance to get rid of him. I’ll give you twenty dollars.” He snorted (哼着鼻子说). “You expect me to sell a purebred guard dog for twenty dollars? Fifty dollars. That’s my price. You bring me fifty dollars, honey, and you got yourself a dog.” The man smiled. “Sure you don’t want to come in?”
Laura shook her head. “I’ll be back with the money.” Breakfast forgotten, she searched for and found a cash machine four blocks away. I can’t afford this, she thought as she punched the numbers into the machine. The dog will need a vet (兽医) and where am I going to get the money for that? Her fears faded (消退) as she pictured the dog, curled up, not outside on the cold, hard ground, but in front of a glowing fireplace. Blue ceramic bowls filled with food and water sat in the corner of the kitchen, and she saw him, head held high, matching her stride on their daily walk.
With the money in her purse she hurried back to the man’s house.
21. Why did Laura walk up to the man?
A) To ask him where she could buy a pet. B) To see if she could buy his dog.
C) To give him a morning greeting. D) To ask him to let her in and warm up.
22. For what purpose had the man bought the dog?
A) To protect his home. B) To get rid of his loneliness. C) To breed pot dogs. D) To make money.
23. When Laura left home in the morning, she was moss probably going__________. A) to take a walk B) to get her breakfast C) to get some cash D) to buy the man’s dog 24. Judging from the passage, Laura is__________.
A) a very rich lady B) a rather poor girl C) an animal protectionist D) a social worker 25. How come Laura’s worry about money faded?
A) The dog will lead a happy life under her good care.
B) She will soon get a good job and earn money to pay the vet. C) She will have a guard dog beside her as she takes a walk
D) She’s got the money in her purse to pay for the pet she desired
Passage Two
Questions 26-30 are based on the following passage:
Although Thomas Jefferson did not begin the effort of designing the University of Virginia until late in his life, the education of the common man had occupied his thoughts for decades. He believed ignorance (无知) to be the enemy of freedom, and he wanted to correct what he considered to be the weaknesses of educational institutions (机构) modeled on European settings. He imagined that an “academical village” around a tree-lined lawn would provide an ideal setting in which to pursue higher education. The center of such a village would be a Temple of Knowledge that would house the university library.
When Virginia decided to set up a state university in 1818, the retired U.S. President finally was able to devote his talent, time, and energy to creating this new kind of educational institution. By the time he was finished with his design, Jefferson had invented an entirely new American setting for higher education: the college campus.
In 1812, Jefferson chose to begin building his “academical village,” the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, VA, far away from the city center. He intended this spot to promote learning because it was natural and unspoiled, and far from anything that could distract or harm the students. The University consists of two rows of houses, five on each side, leading to a main building. This main building, the Rotunda, became the most important part of the University, because it contained the library. By focusing his entire institution on the library, instead of around the church, Jefferson revolutionized American university architecture.
Jefferson’s aim was to create a new institutional form for his ideal educational system, a system he thought should give every citizen the information he needs for carrying out his daily business. This new approach to citizenship and education demanded a new type of university, one where students and professors could coexist and share ideas. He attempted to create this environment by combining the professors’ houses and students’ classrooms, and linking all the buildings with covered walkways so intellectual exchanges between departments could go on smoothly. Jefferson had also recognized the importance of the students’ whole life, and given much thought and planning to the students’ dining, living, and exercise facilities (设施).
26. Jefferson devoted much of his thought to the education of the common man
because he believed ________.
A) everyone who loved freedom hated ignorance B) a country could not be strong without education C) an uneducated man could not gain full freedom D) European educational institutions did not suit America
27. According to Jefferson, the center of a university should be _______.
A) the church B) the library C) the lawn D) the classrooms 28. Jefferson chose to locate the University of Virginia far away from the city center because ________.
A) land in the city center could not be found B) there was a tree-lined lawn there
C) this was a European tradition D) there was no distraction for the students
29. In Jefferson’s view, an ideal educational system should ________. A) be one under which every citizen enjoys equal opportunity
B) give everyone the information he needs for conducting his business
C) ensure that everyone has a chance to enter an institution of higher learning D) provide students with a natural and unspoiled setting for learning 30. What was made easy by the revolutionized American campus? A) Students’ learning. B) Intellectual exchange.
C) Professors’ teaching. D) Both students’ and professors’ life.
Part IV Translation (20’)
Direction: Complete the sentences on the Answer Sheet by translating the Chinese given in the brackets into English.
31. Their argument ended when (她砰地关上门) and left without a word.
32. The guests at the dinner party (对…感到有点意外) the commanding tone of the American.
33. Johnny (已经长大成熟得不再害怕) staying at home alone.
34. While all the other passengers (向出口走去), he alone remained in his seat as if unwilling to leave the plane.
35. The letter (必须交给) Dr. Wilson himself.
36. While she (很想参加辩论), Nancy was too shy to open her mouth.
37. What do you think is (最有可能的时间) to find him at home?
38. (猎人的脸上闪现了兴奋的表情) as soon as he saw a fox emerge from among the woods and make for the trap he had laid. 39. The police arrested the criminal on a charge of armed robbery several hours after they ____________________(找到谁是罪犯的重要线索后).
40. Men____________________(具有很高的道德标准), they are never to be tempted into taking such expensive gifts.
大学英语读写译、听说A2 试题一 参考答案
PartⅠ Listening Comprehension Section A: (10*1’=10’)
1. my favorite keepsake 2. pendant 3. things were rough 4. hated 5. make it 6. told 7. helped out 8. as a reminder 9. You know 10. Here goes
Section B: (10*1’=10’) 11-15 A C B D D 16-20 B A D C D
Part II Writing (20’) 范文：
How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?
Recently, children’s independence has become a matter of a public concern, especially for those parents who have only one child. On the one hand, some parents take care of almost everything concerned with their children, which they believe is the best way to love them. On the other hand, children get used to depending on their parents in everything and lack of ability to solve problems on their own, which is very bad for their growth.
The following ways can be adopted to change the current situation. First of all, parents should make their children aware the importance and necessity of being independent, so as to cultivate the kid’s sense of independence. Secondly, parents should give their children much chance to handle their own life, to solve problems independently, and encourage them to make decisions by themselves. Thirdly, when their children are faced with difficulties and need some instructions or advices, parents should offer proper assistance.
As far as I’m concerned, parents should help their children be independent, instead of determining everything for them. What’s more, children should be willing to improve the ability to overcome difficulties independently. I firmly believe that the one who decide children’s future is the children themselves.
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40’) Section A (10×1’)
1-5 H G A I O 6-10 L E M C D Section B (10×1’)
11-15 A B C D F 16-20 G H D G H Section C (10×2’)
21-25 B A B B A 26-30 C B D B B
Part Ⅳ Translation (20’) 31.she slammed the door 32.were slightly surprised at 33.has outgrown the fear of
34.made for the exit 35.is to be handed to
36.felt like joining in the argument 37.the likeliest time
38.The hunter's face lit up with excitement 39. found an important clue to his identity 40. of high moral standards
大学英语读写译、听说a2试题一
