本次作业是本门课程本学期的第1次作业，注释如下：大学英语IV 第1单元作业题
一、单项选择题(只有一个选项正确，共40道小题)
1. – David, I got an A in Accounting!
–_________________________
(A) I was surprised to hear the news.
(B) Are you kidding?
(C) That’s a pity.
(D) Congratulations!
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D 当得知他人在考试中取得好成绩时，首先应向对方表示祝贺，故D项为正确答案。A，B，C三个选项都不符合礼貌习惯。
2. – How do you think of this test?
–_________________________
(A) I got 85.
(B) Good luck.
(C) It’s a piece of cake.
(D) Don’t worry about it.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C 该题题干是询问对方对于考试的看法，“a piece of cake”表示“容易的事，小菜一碟”，说明回答者认为此次考试很容易，因此只有选项C符合上下文语境。
3. –Do you like Professor Zhang’s classes?
–_________________________
(A) I never miss her class.
(B) Chemistry is difficult to study.
(C) I take a course in Chemistry.
(D) Professor Zhang is a strict teacher.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A 说话者询问对方是否喜欢上张教授的课，选项A的言外之意是回答者十分喜欢教授的课因而从不缺席，故选A，其它三个选项不合题意。
4. – What school subject do you like best?
–_________________________
(A) I hate Physics.
(B) English is my favorite.
(C) I dislike Computer Science.
(D) I major in World History.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B 该题是问听话者最喜欢的学科，而A，C选项都表示的“不喜欢……”，因此不正确，而答案D意为专业是世界历史，并不代表是最喜欢的科目，所以只有B项正确。
5. –Excuse me, I’m a freshman here. Could you show me the way to the library?
–_________________________
(A) I’m very busy.
(B) That’s all right.
(C) That’s my pleasure.
(D) Never mind.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C 当别人向自己问路或要求带路时，根据礼貌习惯首先应表示乐意，这时可以说“That’s my pleasure”；如果因忙碌等原因拒绝请求时，应先表示歉意，故选项A不正确。B，D都不符合语境。
6. – What are you majoring in?
–_________________________
(A) I’m interested in Chemistry.
(B) I’ll take English Exam next Monday.
(C) That’s a difficult major.
(D) My major is Library Science.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D 该题题干是问对方的专业，故只有D项正确。
7. –May I introduce Professor Chen to you? He’s our English teacher.
–_________________________
(A) I’m Wang Ming.
(B) Pleased to meet you, Professor Chen.
(C) I’ll take your course this term.
(D) You are a good teacher.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B 在英语中当别人向自己介绍朋友或长辈时，应首先表示问候。除选项B的问候方式
以外，我们还可以使用句型“Nice to meet you”，“Glad to see you”等。
8. – How was your winter vacation?
–_________________________
(A) I dislike traveling.
(B) Yes, my holiday was wonderful.
(C) Great! I visited Li Jiang in Yun Nan Province.
(D) It’s hard to say.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C 说话者询问对方寒假过得如何，B项虽然符合上下文语境，但不符合特殊疑问句的回答，故只有C项正确。
9. –I think English course is interesting. How do you think of it?
–_________________________
(A) I couldn’t agree more.
(B) Our English teacher is very humorous.
(C) English is important for us.
(D) The exam is too difficult to pass.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A “I couldn’t agree more”意思是表示完全赞同，故回答者是同意对方的观点，认为英语课很有趣。其余选项均不正确。
10. –Are you busy with your study this term?
–_________________________
(A) Excu se me, I’m busy.
(B) It’s far from being easy.
(C) Not likely.
(D) Yeah, you know, we are required to hand in three term papers.
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D 本题A项是干扰项，说话者询问对方本学期是否学业繁忙，所以“抱歉，我很忙”的回答并不正确。
11. Why not ______ to Professor Chen for advice? He is an expert in this field.
(A) go
(B) to go
(C) you go
(D) your going
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A “Why not”加不带to的不定式句型可以表示提出建议。【译文】为何不去征求陈教授的意见呢？他是这个领域的专家。
12. The term “SOHO” has ______ a lot recently in the newspapers and magazines.
(A) come across
(B) come by
(C) come up
(D) come round
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C come up表示“出现，被提及，发生”；come across意为“偶遇，不期而遇”；come by意为“途径，经过”；come round 表示“苏醒，绕道”。【译文】“SOHO”这个术语最近经常出现在报纸和杂志上。
13. The work______ be completed before this weekend.
(A) ought
(B) must
(C) had better to
(D) should to
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B must在此句中意为“必须”；ought后须接to，had better和should后接不带to 的动词原形。【译文】这项工作必须在周末之前完成。
14. There is always ______ for improvement no matter how much you have already done.
(A) place
(B) area
(C) room
(D) space
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C room for 意为“有……的余地，有……的空间”，此时用作不可数名词，常见的搭配有：leave room for“给……留出空地方”；make room for“为……腾出空位”。【译文】无论你已经付出了多少努力，总还是有提高的余地。
15. Unfortunately he could not ______ the danger at that time.
(A) prepare
(B) pretend
(C) perform
(D) perceive
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D perceive意为“察觉，感知”；prepare意为“准备，预备”；pretend意为“假装，装扮”；perform意为“表演，履行，执行”。【译文】不幸的是，他当时没能意识到危险。
16. Because of the strong sun, Mrs. White’s new dinning-room curtains ______ from dark blue to gray within a year.
(A) disappeared
(B) faded
(C) paled
(D) grew
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B fade（多指颜色、声音等）消退，变得模糊；（花）凋谢、枯萎；disappear意为“消失，不见”；pale做动词意为“变苍白，使失色”；grow表示“生长，成长”。只有选项B可以用来指颜色褪色。【译文】由于日照太强，怀特太太家的餐厅新窗帘在一年之内由深蓝色褪成了灰色。
17. I want to go to the dentist, but you ______ with me.
(A) need not to go
(B) do not need go
(C) need not go
(D) need go not
你选择的答案：C [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C 本题考查need作为情态动词的用法。作情态动词时，没有人称和数的变化，后接动词原形；如作实义动词，则和助动词连用，后加to。【译文】我要去看牙医，但是你没有必要跟我一起去。
18. The traffic police were searching fo r evidence to prove the man’s ______.
(A) mistake
(B) fault
(C) shortcoming
(D) error
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B fault可以指严重的过失，侧重于造成错误的个人责任；mistake 和error 都指一般
性的错误，shortcoming意为“缺点，短处”。【译文】交警一直在寻找证据以证明该男子有过失。
19. He ______ that he had been in prison twice before.
(A) revealed
(B) revised
(C) rewrote
(D) returned
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A reveal表示“透露，揭示”；revise指“修正，修改”；rewrite指“重写，改写”；return意为“返回，回报”。【译文】他透露自己曾坐过两次牢。
20. By signing the lease we made a ______ to pay a rent of ＄450 a month.
(A) comment
(B) communication
(C) commitment
(D) decision
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C commitment意为“承诺，许诺”；comment意为“评论，意见”；communication 意为“交流，通讯”；decision 意为“决定，决心”。【译文】通过签订租约，我们承诺每月付租金450美元。
21. Footsteps ______ his return.
(A) pronounced
(B) declared
(C) claimed
(D) announced
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D 选项中只有announce可以表示“宣布，通报（某人或某物）的到来或出席”pronounce表示“发音”；declare表示“宣称，声明”；claim意为“声称，主张，要求”。【译文】听见脚步声，知道他回来了。
22. Physicists from all over the world came to the U.S. to ______ the hundredth anniversary of Einstein’s birth.
(A) congratulate
(B) celebrate
(C) decorate
(D) participate
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B celebrate指以行动（如送礼，开宴会）来庆祝生日、节日等；congratulate表示“祝贺，庆贺”,一般只以言语表达贺意，且须搭配介词on；decorate意为“装饰，装修”；participate 指“参与，参加”，后面搭配介词in。【译文】世界各地的物理学家将齐聚美国，庆祝爱因斯坦诞辰一百周年。
23. You’ll have more chances of promotion ______ you work hard.
(A) since
(B) while
(C) as
(D) once
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D once作连词意为“一旦，一……就……”；since作连词时可表“因为，既然，自…以来”；while作连词时意为“虽然，当……的时候”；as作连词表示“因为，当……的时候”。【译文】一旦你努力工作，就会得到更多升职的机会。
24. The police have begun to ______ the murder case, but in vain.
(A) look into
(B) look up
(C) look out
(D) look after
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A look into意为“调查，观察”；look up意为“查阅（字典或资料）”；look out 意为“小心，当心”；look after 意为“照料，看管”。【译文】警察已经着手调查这起谋杀案，但毫无收获。
25. It ______ last night, for the ground is wet.
(A) must rain
(B) must be going to rain
(C) must have rained
(D) ought to rain
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C must后加动词完成式表示对过去发生事情肯定的推测。【译文】昨晚肯定下过雨，因为地面是湿的。
26. She ______ what she thinks.
(A) dare not say
(B) dares not say
(C) dare not to say
(D) dares not says
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A 同need一样，dare作情态动词时，没有人称和数的变化，后接动词原形；如作实义动词，则和助动词连用，后加to。【译文】她不敢说出她的想法。
27. I’m sorry; this kind of T-shirt is not ______ in your color and size.
(A) unavailable
(B) available
(C) avoidable
(D) able
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B 形容词available表示“可得到的，可利用的，有空的”；如前面加上否定前缀un 则表示难以获得的；avoidable意为“可以避免的，能够避免的”；able通常用在be able to do sth 的结构中，表示能够做某事，有能力做某事。【译文】很抱歉，这款T恤没有你要的颜色和尺码。
28. My trousers ______ when I tried to jump over the fence.
(A) cracked
(B) split
(C) broke
(D) burst
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B split意为“撕裂，裂开”；crack意为“爆裂，断裂”，尤指瓷器，管道等事物爆裂；break指“打碎，粉碎”；burst 意为“爆发，爆炸”。本句中裤子因为用力而撕裂，不是爆裂或破碎，故选B。【译文】我试图跳过栅栏时，裤子撕破了。
29. The teacher ______ be in the office; maybe he is in the library.
(A) might
(B) could
(C) may not
(D) can not
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元] C 根据前后逻辑关系，首先应排除选项A和B。may not表示“可能不”，而can not 意为“不可能”，故C为正确答案。【译文】老师可能不在办公室，他也许在图书馆。
30. Tom was busily ______ painting the furniture.
(A) engaged
(B) engaged in
(C) engaged to
(D) engaged with
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B be engaged in为固定搭配，表示“忙于做某事，从事”。【译文】汤姆正忙于给家具刷油漆。
31. The conflict with James has ______ for two years.
(A) moved on
(B) went on
(C) kept on
(D) dragged on
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D drag on 意为“拖延，持续”；move on表示“继续移动,前进”；go on 意为“继续下去，进行”；keep on意味“继续”。【译文】与詹姆士之间的冲突持续了两年。
32. The country ______ too many wars.
(A) went through
(B) went after
(C) went by
(D) went for
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A go through意为“经历，饱受”；go after 意为“追求，追逐”；go by表示“（时间）逝去”；go for表示“喜欢，努力获取”。【译文】这个国家经历了太多的战争。
33. I arrived at the classroom to find I had ______ my book ______ on the bus.
(A) left…alone
(B) left…behind
(C) left…aside
(D) left… off
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B leave behind 意为“忘记带某物”；leave / let alone 表示“不管，不干涉某人或物”；leave…aside（把某事）搁置一边；leave off 意为“停止，结束”。【译文】我到教室后却发现把书丢在公交车上了。
34. If you want to join our club, there is an entrance ______ of ＄30.
(A) payment
(B) cost
(C) fare
(D) fee
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D fee尤指学费、会费等；payment意为“报酬,付款”；cost作名词时表示“价钱，价格，费用”；fare指乘坐交通工具的费用。【译文】如果你想加入我们的俱乐部，需缴纳30美元入会费
35. I put in new batteries, so the radio ______.
(A) ought to work
(B) ought not work
(C) must work
(D) must not work
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第一单元]A ought to表示“应该……”,其否定式为ought not to。【译文】我给收音机上了新电池，应该可以用了。
36. The doctor checked the patient’s______ carefully before making his statement.
(A) symbols
(B) symptoms
(C) signs
(D) signals
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B symptom表示“症状，病症”；symbol表示“符号，象征”；sign意为“迹象，标记，征兆”；signal表示“信号”。病人的症状只能用选项B。【译文】医生在下结论前仔细研究了病人的症状。
37. Celine Dion had ______ the song “It Was Only a Dream” at 12.
(A) exposed
(B) imposed
(C) composed
(D) complained
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C compose意为“创作，编写”；expose表示“使暴露，曝光”,通常搭配介词to；impose表示“征税，强加”，接介词on；complain意为“抱怨，控诉”。【译文】席琳?迪翁年仅12岁时就创作了歌曲《这就是一个梦》。
38. Peter will ______ the company when his father retires.
(A) take on
(B) take over
(C) take in
(D) take off
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第一单元]B take over意为“接管，接收”；take on意为“承担，呈现”；take in意为“吸收，理解，欺骗”；take off指“（飞机）起飞”。【译文】彼得将在父亲退休后接管公司
39. It’s known that a housewife do es not need ______ for food every day.
(A) go shopping
(B) go to shopping
(C) to going shop
(D) to go shopping
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]D 此题依然考查need的用法，解法同第7题。在本题中，need为实义动词，故后面须接不定式to。【译文】大家都知道家庭主妇不需要每天购买食物。
40. Do I have to remind you yet again? Your words must be ______ facts.
(A) carried on
(B) relied on
(C) based on
(D) based in
你选择的答案：[前面作业中已经做正确] [正确]
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]C be based on/upon为固定搭配，意为“在……基础上，基于”；carry on意为“开展，进行”；rely on意为“倚靠，依赖”。【译文】还要我再提醒你吗？你的话必须有事实依据。
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二、主观题(共1道小题)
41.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Ideal Job”. You should w rite no less than 100 words.
参考答案：
三、阅读理解、完形填空题(共5道小题)
42.
Divorce is so disastrous to the body, mind and sprit that in an overwhelming number of cases, the cure is worse than the disease, of course, there are exceptions. Divorce may be the last way out in case of drug or alcohol addiction, physical abuse, severe emotional cruelty or permanent abandonment. But overall, people could spare themselves enormous suffering if they check their permissive acceptance of divorce and viewed marriage as a lifelong component not to be entered into--- or wriggled out of --- lightly.
The old wedding promise reads “for better for worse, till death pare us”. Today couples commonly echo “through good times and bad, as long as our love shall last.” Until recently, I nodded at the “improvement”, now I clear-headedly acknowledge the wisdom of the past.
It’s well known that half of all marriages today are expected to fail, equally well known is the financial suffering for men and especially for women who divorce. But less well known are the continual effects of loneliness and depression for those who divorce.
In those days of disposable marriage, it’s common for couples to think carefully of separation. Now it may happen in the midst of a shouting match or during a fantasy about a perfect mate. Unfortunately, divorce veterans soon learn they have been deceived by myths that divorce can open new horizons, that the dating scene is exciting, and that bright, attractive people will always find new partners.
It’s time to be out of the myths and look at the reality of divorce. We too frequently act as if every weak marriage deserves death. We sympathize with a divorce friend when we ought to warn him that he might be making a terrible mistake.
[共5题]
(1) What is the author’s attitude towards divorce?
(A) He supports divorce.
(B) He is opposed to divorce.
(C) He holds neutral opinion.
(D) He shows indifference.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(2) In th e 4th paragraph, “disposable marriage” most probably means__________.
(A) the marriage which can be abandoned wantonly
(B) ideal marriage
(C) disappointing marriage
(D) the marriage which will last until the death of the couple
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：D
(3) In the author’s view, why is divorce disastrous to the people who have divorced?
(A) Divorce will cause suffering, both financially and emotionally.
(B) They cannot find perfect mates any longer.
(C) They will lose confidence in the next marriage.
(D) Others will laugh at them for their failure.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：A
(4) According to the passage, in modern marriage, people put much emphasis on__________.
(A) appearance
(B) economic status
(C) love
(D) education
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：C
(5) It can be concluded from the passage that __________.
(A) divorce is the best choice to flee from marriage
(B) divorce can open new horizons
(C) divorce might be a terrible mistake
(D) divorce will not cause financial problems
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：C
参考答案：
[第一单元]; 第5小题：C 推理题。通过原文最后一句话可知，作者认为离婚有可能是错误的选择，故选C。
43.
My parents married on September 14, 1940, after a brief courtship. She was nearing 30 and knew it was time to start a family. The handsome, well-educated man who came by the office where she worked looked like a good bet. He was captivated by her figure, her blue eyes. The romance didn’t last long.
Seeds of difference sprouted almost immediately. She liked to travel; he hated the thought. He loved golf; she did not. He was a Republican, while she was an ardent Democrat. They fought at the bridge table, at the dinner table, over money, over the perceived failings of their in-laws. To make matters worse, they owned a business together, and the everyday frustrations of life at the office came to roost at home.
There was a hope that they would change once they retired, and the furious winds did calm somewhat, but what remained steeled itself into bright, hard bi tterness. I always thought we’d … my mother would begin, before launching into a precise listing of my father’s faults. The litany was recited so often that I can reel it off by heart today. As he listened, my father would mutter angry threats and curses. It was a miserable duet.
It wasn’t the happiest marriage, but as their 60th anniversary approached, my sister and I decided to throw a party. Sixty years was a long time, after all; why not try to make the best of things? We’d provide the cake, the balloons, the toasts, and they’d abide by one rule: no fighting.
The truce was honored. We had a wonderful day. In hindsight it was an important celebration, because soon after, things began to change for my parents. As debilitating dementia settled i n, their marriage was about the only thing they wouldn’t lose.
[共5题]
(1) According to the passage, which of the following descriptions about the marriage of writer’s parents is NOT true?
(A) Quarrels and conflicts became the most common things in their marriage.
(B) Their marriage based on romantic love lasted 60 years.
(C) The situations of their marriage didn’t get better after their retirement.
(D) This was not a very successful marriage.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(2) The auth or’s parents always had quarrels in their lives because__________.
(A) the writer’s parents didn’t love each other any more
(B) the writer’s father failed in his business
(C) the writer’s mother was not as beautiful as before
(D) they held different interests and beliefs
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：D
(3) Why did the author decide to celebrate her parents’ 60th anniversary?
(A) Because their marriage was the happiest one in the world.
(B) Sixty years was a long time, and this was a good chance to change the situation.
(C) They had no conflicts after their retirement, so it was worth celebrating.
(D) She wanted to celebrate their romantic love.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(4) According to the last sentence of Para. 5, what does the author imply?
(A) The celebration of 60th anniversary made no difference in her parents’ marriage.
(B) Her parents had nothing left but their marriage.
(C) Her parents’ marriage became the most important thing which they didn’t want to lose.
(D) They became older so they won’t dissolve their marriage.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：C
(5) We can infer from the passage that__________.
(A) a successful marriage needs understanding, patience as well as tolerance
(B) a marriage based on romantic love will last long
(C) our readers will be envious of their marriage
(D) lack of money in a marriage will bring troubles and quarrels
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：A
参考答案：
[第一单元]; 第5小题：A 推论题。根据全文内容，我们可以推断出一个成功的婚姻并不仅仅只需要浪漫的爱情，当爱情慢慢的淡漠了以后更需要的是理解，耐心和忍让。因此只有A项正确。
44.
Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, an early Christian churchman who reportedly helped young lovers. Valentine was executed for his Christian beliefs on February 14 more than 1,700 years ago, but the day that has his name is even earlier than that.
More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers. As part of the celebration, girls wrote their names on piece of paper and put them in a large container. Boys reached into the container and pulled one out. The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet for a year.
Lovers still put their names on piece of paper and they send each other Valentine’s Day cards that tell of their love. Sometimes they also send gifts, like flowers or chocolate candy. Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system. But some use another way to send this message. They have it printed in a newspaper. The cost is usually a few dollars. Some of the messag es are simple and short: “Jane. I love you very much.” Others say more. This one, for example: “Dan, Roses are red Violets are blue. I hope you love me as much as I love you. Forever. Mary.”
Most of the newspapers that print such messages are local, but USA Today is sold throughout the United States and 90 other countries as well. This means someone can send a Valentine message to a lover in a far-away city or town almost anywhere in the world. These messages cost 80 dollars and more. An employee of USA Today says readers can have a small heart or rose printed along with their messages this year. Will this kind of Valentine’s Day message reach the one you love? Well, just make sure he or she reads the newspaper.
[共5题]
(1) When did Valentine’s Day get its name?
(A) More than 1,700 years ago before Valentine’s death.
(B) More than 2,000 years ago.
(C) On February 14.
(D) It is not mentioned in the passage.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：A
(2) According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about Roman holiday?
(A) Girls put pieces of paper into a large container with their own names on them.
(B) Boys and girls became sweet hearts by chance.
(C) Girls and boys were not sweets for a year.
(D) It was celebrated as a holiday for lovers.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：C
(3) What can be inferred from the passage?
(A) The ancient Roman girls were more open and easy-going than boys.
(B) Valentine was executed for helping lovers.
(C) Readers of USA Today can send roses to their lovers along with the printed message.
(D) Valentine was honored by people for his firm Christian belief and warm heart.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：D
(4) How much does printing a love message cost?
(A) A few dollars.
(B) 80 dollars, and more.
(C) It depends.
(D) Very expensive.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：C
(5) The main purpose of this passage is__________.
(A) to advertise for USA T oday
(B) to introduce the origin of Valentine’s Day and the modern trend
(C) to promote sales on Valentine’s Day
(D) to illustrate that Americans are open to express their love
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
参考答案：
[第一单元]; 第5小题：B 主旨题。只有选项B，介绍情人节的来历及现代的趋势，最全面、贴切，符合原文。
45.
For the rich and famous, divorce American-style can cost millions in legal fees and drag on
for years. Dissolving a marriage is emotionally draining, but does it have to be expensive and
time-consuming as well? The average American divorce can cost between 20000 for legal help, and an offer takes more than a year to finalize.
“Point, Click and Split” –Christine and Andrew Brodigan of Seattle found a cheap and quick alternative – divorce on line.
“We are about to answer our last few questions for our divorce,” Christine Brodigan said as she began the online process recently. “Divorce isn’t easy, but this sure made a huge difference in not having to deal with a lot of stuff that no rmal people would have to go through.”
Using an online site, https://www.doczj.com/doc/6a14230344.html,, the Brodingans were able to end their nine-year union with just a credit card and the click of a mouse.
“Generally, these are people who are not going to see the inside of a lawyer’s office anyway,” said Randy Finney, a Seattle divorce lawyer who is the founder and CEO of https://www.doczj.com/doc/6a14230344.html,. “These are people who either can’t afford or don’t want to hire an attorney.”
It cost the Brodigans ＄249 and took about 30 minutes–“Very cost-effective for us,” said Andrew Brodigan, as his ex-wife agreed “In our situation, we didn’t have a lot of money to deal with anyway,” Andrew Brodigan added.
On the site, designed only for uncontested divorces, couples like the Brodigans can find ready-made divorce forms, complete with answers to frequently asked questions.
At the end of their online process the Brodigans saw a final message on their computer screen: “It said, ‘Attention, you have reached the end of questi on –answer process,’ ” Christine and Andrew could print, sign and mail their forms to the judge.
“Lawyer: Site Doesn’t Cheapen Marriage”. Finney believes his site provides a needed service to troubled couples, and doesn’t cheapen the institution of marriage.
[共5题]
(1) Which of the following is TRUE about divorce style in the U.S.?
(A) The couple can divorce quickly if they engage a lawyer.
(B) It’s very expensive to dissolve a marriage.
(C) Many Americans end their marriage on the Internet.
(D) Divorce often drag on for years because people cannot afford legal fees.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(2) The Brodigans were satisfied with their online divorce because__________.
(A) it was quick, simple and cheap
(B) the legal fees were free
(C) they didn’t hire a lawyer
(D) they didn’t need to mail forms to the judge
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：A
(3) The term“ uncontested divorces” in Paragraph 7 means__________.
(A) the couples argue about their property distribution
(B) there is no disagreement and opposition in dissolving
(C) the divorces which drag on for years
(D) cheap and quick online divorce
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(4) What can the online site https://www.doczj.com/doc/6a14230344.html, do for the couples?
(A) To offer a needed service to troubled couples.
(B) To finalize the expensive cost of divorce.
(C) To help them live a happy life.
(D) To change the divorce American-style.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：A
(5) Which of the following statements is not based on the passage?
(A) Web site may help American couples divorce.
(B) It costs large amount of time to dissolve a marriage.
(C) It is much cheaper to divorce on the Internet.
(D) Web site may weaken the institution of marriage.
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：D
参考答案：
[第一单元]; 第5小题：D 推论题。从文章最后一段“…and doesn’t cheapen the institution of marriage”，可以看出芬尼认为他的网站不会削弱婚姻制度，所以D项不符合原文。
46. “I do.” To Americans those two words __(1)__great meaning. They can even change your life, especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding vows is like signing a contract. Now Americans don’t really think marriage is a business deal. __(2)__ marriage is serious business.
It all begins with engagement. Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart __(3)__ permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by “popping the question” in a romantic way.__(4)__ the couple just decide together that the time is right to ge t married. The man usually gives his fiancée a diamond ring as a __(5)__ of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big day __(6)__,bridal showers and bachelor’s parities provide many useful gifts. Today many couples a lso receive counseling during engagement.
At last it’s time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there’s still __(7)__ for American individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. __(8)__ even have the ceremony while sky diving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things __(9)__ change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. The groom wears a formal suit or tuxedo. Several close friends participate __(10)__ the ceremony as
attendants, including the best man and the maid of honor.
[共10题]
(1)
(A) make
(B) carry
(C) use
(D) write
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(2)
(A) Because
(B) However
(C) Therefore
(D) But
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：D
(3)
(A) for
(B) with
(C) about
(D) of
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：A
(4)
(A) Some time
(B) Sometime
(C) Sometimes
(D) Anytime
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：C
(5)
(A) sign
(B) signal
(C) symptom
(D) symbol
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：D
(6)
(A) approves
(B) approaches
(C) closes
(D) appears
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(7)
(A) space
(B) room
(C) area
(D) place
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：B
(8)
(A) A few
(B) Few
(C) A little
(D) Little
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：A
(9)
(A) often
(B) usually
(C) rarely
(D) always
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：C
(10)
(A) for
(B) to
(C) with
(D) in
你选择的答案：前次作业时已经做对[正确]
正确答案：D
参考答案：
[第一单元]; 第10小题：D participate in 为固定搭配，意为“参加，参与”。