国家开放大学：2006—2007学年第二学期“开放专科”英语专业英语阅读（2）期末试题（7月）

试卷代号：2156 中央广播电视大学2006一2007学年度第二学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语（教、商）专业英语阅读(2) 试题 2007年7月 注意事项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校（工作站）名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读每题的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 910

试卷代号:?156 中央广播电视大学2006-2007学年度第二学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语(教、商)专业 英语阅读(2) 试题 200 年 7月 注 意 事 项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校(工作站)名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读每题的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题 ，使用铅笔答题无效

Part I Questions 1-10 are based on Passage 1. Passage 1 (1)The early time when anything like badminton was played was some two thousand years ago when people in China played a game kicking a kind of shuttlecock around.(2) Much late,in the nineteenth century,a game called 'Battledore and Shuttlecock'was played indoors in English country houses.Then,in 1873,some army officers who (3)staying at Badminton House,a large country house in the county of Avon in England,(4)named the game was'Badminton'.When they returned to their duties in India,they continued to play badminton and (5)producing the first set of rules for the game,which they played out of doors.Soon,in 1875,an officers'badminton club was started in Folkestone,on the south coast of England.(6)To 1893,fourteen badminton clubs had been established and together they formed the Badminton Association of England and (7)agreed a set of Laws of the Game. Between 1900 and 1934,the game developed rapidly across Europe,Asia and the USA. Probably,(8)most influential figure in the sport at that time was a man called George Thomas.He won 21 All-England titles and over eighty international titles.He (9)write books about badminton and the laws of badminton for others to use.In 1934,when the International Badminton Federation was founded,he became its first president. The importance of badminton as a world sport (10)was recognize first by the introduction of the World Championships,which were first held in Malmo,Sweden in 1977 and then by its inclusion in the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992. In Passage 1,there are altogether 10 mistakes,which are numbered and underlined.Now correct the errors.Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. PartⅡ Questions 11-20 are based on Passage 2. Passage 2 Public buses running on Beijing's streets are more eye-catching compared with their former dull color.However,five or six years ago,when many other Chinese cities began to decorate their public buses with colorful advertisements,Beijing remained unmoved, allegedly out of consideration for maintaining the stately grace of the capital. But Beijing's'lofty posture'did not last long under the pressure of the market economy.Since 1993,most public buses have been wrapped in brightly colored ads,many featuring striking images. 941

Part j Questions 1一10 are based on Passage 1. Passage 1 (1)The early time when anything like badminton was played was some two thousand years ago when people in China played a game kicking a kind of shuttlecock around.(2) Much late，in the nineteenth century, a game called‘Battledore and Shuttlecock' was played indoors in English country houses. Then，in 1873，some army officers who (3)staying at Badminton House, a large country house in the county of Avon in England，<4) named the game was‘Badminton'.When they returned to their duties in India, they continued to play badminton and (5)producing the first set of rules for the game，which they played out of doors. Soon, in 1875，an officers’badminton club was started in Folkestone, on the south coast of England. (61 To 1893，fourteen badminton clubs had been established and together they formed the Badminton Association of England and(7)agreed a set of Laws of the Game. Between 1900 and 1934，the game developed rapidly across Europe, Asia and the USA. Probably, (8)most influential figure in the sport at that time was a man called George Thomas. He won 21 All-England titles and over eighty international titles. He(9)write books about badminton and the laws of badminton for others to use. In 1934，when the International Badminton Federation was founded, he became its first president. The importance of badminton as a world sport(10)was recognize first by the introduction of the World Championships, which were first held in Malmo，Sweden in 1977 and then by its inclusion in the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992. In Passage 1 an sw ers mistakes, which are numbered and underlined. Now the Answer Sheet. 门 n ， 工 0 are altogether Part Ii Passage 2. Passage 2 ur on on correct the errors. there W riteyo Questions 11一 20 are based Public buses former dull color. runnuig Beijing’s streets are more eye-catching compared with their However decorate their public buses allegedly out of consideration five or six years with colorful for maintaining But Beijing’s‘lofty posture n ot ago, when many other Chinese cities began to advertisements, Beijing remained unmoved， the stately grace of the capital. last long under the pressure of the market economy, featuring .Since 1993 most public did buseshave been wrapped in brightly colored ads，仃iany striking images. 941

Public transportation companies were the first group benefiting from the move.The No.300 Bus alone has annually turned over 4 million yuan of ad earnings to its company.At the same time,business people are happy to find a comparatively cheap,yet widely influential,advertising medium. Advertising on buses,a form quickly accepted by Beijing residents,adds a new scenic line to the city,instead of damaging the capital's image. The Chinese attitude towards advertisements has changed greatly.Having vanished from sight for a long period,commercial ads reappeared in 1979,but they were cold-shouldered. Today,however,advertisements are increasingly entering daily life.More and more urban residents are becoming accustomed to acquiring shopping information in this way.In recent years,the Beijing TV Station has launched an advertising program,TV Market.The diverse,lively forms and practical contents have enabled it to gain high ratings. Advertising is no longer considered non-essential.It is now a major part of the tertiary sector,receiving special government attention.Advertising has even become one of the top 10 occupations in China. The Chinese advertising industry has maintained first place worldwide in terms of growth over the past 17 years.Advertising turnover has soared to 40 percent on a yearly basis,and the 1996 figure of over 30 billion yuan was more than 200 times that of 1981. Read Passage 2.Write questions to the short answers below.Write your "questions"on the Answer Sheet. 11.Answers:Beijing remained unmoved. 12.Answers:No,it didn't last long. 13.Answers:Since 1993. 14.Answers:Public transportation companies. 15.Answers:4 million yuan. 16.Answers:No,it adds a new scenic line to the city. 17.Answers:In 1979. 18.Answers:TV Market. 19.Answers:No,it's now a major part of the tertiary sector. 20.Answers:The Chinese advertising industry. 942

Public transportation comlanies were the first group benefiting from the move. The No. 300 Bus alone has annually turned over 4 million yuan of ad earnings to its company. At the same time, business people are happy to find a comparatively cheap, yet widely influential，advertising medium. Advertising on buses, a form quickly accepted by Beijing residents，adds a new scenic line to the city, instead of damaging the capital’s image. The Chinese attitude towards advertisements has changed greatly. Having vanished from sight for a long period, commercial ads reappeared in 1979， but they were cold-shouldered. Today, however, advertisements are increasingly entering daily life. More and more urban residents are becoming accustomed to acquiring shopping information in this way. In recent years, the Beijing TV Station has launched an advertising program, TV Market. The diverse, lively forms and practical contents have enabled it to gain high ratings. Advertising is no longer considered non-essential. It is now a major part of the tertiary sector, receiving special government attention. Advertising has even become one of the top 10 occupations in China. The Chinese advertising industry has maintained first place worldwide in terms of growth over the past 17 years. Advertising turnover has soared to 40 percent on a yearly basis，and the 1996 figure of over 30 billion yuan was more than 200 times that of 1981. Read Passage 2. Write questions to the short answers below. Write your "questions" on the Answer Sheet. l. Answers:Beijing remained unmoved. 12. Answers:No，it didn't last long. 13. Answers:Since 1993. 14. Answers:Public transportation companies. 15. Answers:4 million yuan. 16. Answers:No，it adds a new scenic line to the city. 17. Answers:In 1979. 18. Answers:TV Market. 19. Answers:No，it’s now a major part of the tertiary sector. 20. Answers:The Chinese advertising industry. 942

PartⅢTrue or False Questions 21-30 are based on Passage 3. Passage 3 What Americans Have Been Doing to Save Energy In 1973,the OPEC countries raised the price of oil.They have been raising the price once or twice a year since then.This change caused many serious problems with the economies of the big industrial countries such as the United States,Japan,and West Germany.In 1973,there were long lines at gas stations all over the United States. Sometimes people had to wait hours to buy gas.Americans began to change their way of thinking about energy. Before 1973,most Americans owned big cars.The typical American car was a huge one,and it used a lot of gas,but the increase in the price of oil changed this.Since 1973, more and more Americans have been buying small foreign cars because they use less gas. Because of this,the American automobile industry has not been doing very well for about six or seven years.The four major automobile companies in the United States have been losing money.Their car designers have been working hard to design smaller cars that use less gas. Americans love their cars.When gas was cheap,Americans drove everywhere,even to buy something at a store two or three blocks away.On Sundays many families got into the car and went for a ride for an hour or two.Because of the high price of gas,many Americans have been changing their ideas about driving. Today Americans are worried about saving energy in their homes,too.Before OPEC raised oil prices,the typical American home and office building was too warm in the winter and too cool in the summer.Since 1973,Americans have been more careful with heating and air conditioning.Many families turn down the heat to 15'C at night and 18'C during the day. Perhaps because of this,companies that make long underwear have been doing very well since 1973. People have been looking everywhere to find ways to save heating oil and electricity. Many people have been buying old-fashioned stoves so as to burn wood.Most people have been more careful to turn off electric lights.For several years the government has been giving tax money back to people when they improve their homes to save energy.For example,when people spend money to put new and better windows on their houses,the government returns some of their tax money. 943

Part爪 True or False Questions 21一 30 are based on Passage 3. Passage 3 W hat Americans In o nce or 1973，the OPEC countries Have Been Doing to Save Energy raised the price of oil. They have been raising the price tw ice a since then. This change caused many serious economies of the year big industrial countries such as the United States problems with the Japan，and West Germany. In 1973，there were long lines at gas stations all over the United States. Sometimes people had to wait hours to buy gas. Americans began to change their way of thinking about energy. Before 1973，most Americans owned big cars. The typical American car was one，and it used a lot of gas，but the increase in the price of oil changed this. Since a huge 1973， more and more Americans have been buying small foreign cars because they use less gas. Because of this，the American automobile industry has not been doing very well for about six or seven years. The four major automobile companies in the United States have been losing money. Their car designers have been working hard to design smaller cars that use less gas. Americans love their cars. When gas was cheap，Americans drove everywhere，even to buy something at a store two or three blocks away. On Sundays many families got into the car and went for a ride for an hour or two. Because of the high price of gas，many Americans have been changing their ideas about driving. "today Americans are worried about saving energy in their homes，too. i3efore OPEC raised oil prices，the typical American home and office building was too warm in the winter and too cool in the summer. Since 1973，Americans have been more careful with heating and air conditioning. Many families turn down the heat to 15 0C at night and 18 0C during the day. Perhaps because of this，companies that make long underwear have. been doing very wel since 1973. People have been looking everywhere to find ways to save heating oil and electricity. Many people have been buying old-fashioned stoves so as to burn wood. Most people have been more careful to turn off electric lights. people when they For several years the government has been tO On giving tax money back to improve their homes save energy. example，when people spend money to put government returns some of their tax money. n e、V and better windows their houses， 943

Americans don't like to give up their big cars,warm homes,and air conditioning,but with the high price of oil,they don't have any choice. Read Passage 3 and decide whether the following statements are true or false.Write T for True and F for False on your answer sheet. 21.In 1973,the OPEC countries decreased the price of oil. 22.Since 1973,more and more Americans have been buying small foreign cars because they use less gas. 23.Although more Americans bought small foreign cars then,the American automobile industry was doing well. 24.The five major automobile companies in the United States have been losing money. 25.When gas was expensive,Americans still drove everywhere,even to buy something at a store two or three blocks away. 26.Today Americans are worried about saving energy in their homes,too. 27.Many families turn up the heat to 20C at night and 25 C during the day. 28.When people spend money to put new and better windows on their houses,the American government returns some of their tax money. 29.Before OPEC raised oil prices,the typical American home and office building was too cold in the summer and too warm in the winter. 30.Americans have to give up their big cars,warm homes,and air conditioning because of the high price of oil. Part Short Answer Questions 31-35 are based on Passage 4. Passage 4 A Dangerous Place Paula had always wanted to go to New York and now she had the chance at last.She was a journalist,and her newspaper was sending her there to do a series of articles on the city.But before she left her home in London,several friends warned her to be careful and not to go out alone at night in New York."It's a dangerous place.People get robbed or even killed in broad daylight!"they told her. 944

Americans don’t like to give up their big cars，warm homes，and air conditioning，but with the high price of oil，they don’t have any choice. Read Passage 3 and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False on your answer sheet. 21. In 1973，the OPEC countries decreased the price of oil. 22. Since 1973，more and more Americans have been buying small foreign c.ars because they use less gas. 23.Although more Americans bought small foreign cars then，the American automobile industry was doing well. 24. The five major automobile companies in the United States have been losing money. 25. When gas was expensive, Americans still drove everywhere，even to buy something at a store two or three blocks away. 26. "hoday Americans are worried about saving Energy in their homes，too. 27. Many families turn up the heat to 20"C at night and 25〔二〔luring the day. 28. When people spend money to put new and better windows on their houses，the American government returns some of their tax money. 29. Before OPEC raised oil prices，the typical American home and office building was too cold in the summer and too warm in the winter. 30. Americans have to give up their big cars，warm homes，and air conditioning bec<}use of the high price of oil. Part ]}' Short Answer Questions 31一35 are based nn Passage 4. Passage 4 A Dangerous Place Paulahad always wanted to go to New York and now she had the chance at last. She was a journalist，and her newspaper was sending her there to do:，series of articles():，the city. I:3t.zt before slre left her hams in London., several friends warned her to be ca;一(}ful and not to go out alone at night in New York. "It’s a dangerous place. People get robbed or even killed in broad daylight!”they told her. 944