试卷代号：1353 中央广播电视大学2011一2012学年度第二学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语阅读(1)试题 2012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子上。试卷和答题纸均不得 带出考场。监考人收完考卷和答题纸后才可离开考场。 二、仔细读懂题目的说明，并按题目要求和答题示例答题。答案一 定要写在答题纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上的答案无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 Information for the examinees: This examination consists of two sections.They are: Section I Reading Comprehension (40 points,50 minutes) SectionⅡ：New Words(60 points,40 minutes). The total marks for this examination are 100 points.Time allowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes. 1934
试卷代号 中央广播电视大学 11 2012 年度 放本科 期末 高级英语阅读( 1)试题 2012 年7 ....... ·、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子上。试卷和答题纸均不得 带出考场。监考人收完考卷和答题纸后才可离开考场。 二、仔细读懂题目的说明，并按题目要求和答题示例答题。答案一 定要写在答题纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上的答案无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题 9使用铅笔答题无效。 Information for the examinees: This examination consists of two sections. They are: Section I : Reading Comprehension (40 points, 50 minutes) Section II : New Words (60 points, 40 minutes) The total marks for this examination are 100 points. Time aHowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes. 1934
Interactions Reading I Section I Reading Comprehension (40 points) A Read the passage.Then answer the questions that follow.(5 points each) The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Our Lives Today Introduction The Industrial Revolution was a period of time when machines were invented and the first factories were opened.Machines created industry.In other words,machines made it possible to produce a large number of goods very quickly.This industrialization caused major changes in family life,the lives of individuals,and the culture of Western Europe and North America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.It is also largely responsible for the way many people live today. A Movement to the Cities First of all,industrialization moved people into the cities.Before the Industrial Revolution,many families lived in the country.They grew their own food and worked at home.Husbands and wives shared the work,and their children helped.But when factories started to open,people began to buy goods from big companies,and not from individual people.For example,machines made cloth much more quickly than weavers did.This made the cloth less expensive.So people began to buy factory-made cloth,and weavers lost their customers.Because of this,many families had to move to cities and get jobs. A Shift in Family Life Industrialization also caused a major change in family life.In the city,one person in the family had to work outside of the home and one person had to stay home to take care of the children.The women were able to breastfeed the children,so they stayed home while the men worked in the factories.This was the start of the traditional family-a stay-at-home mother,a working father,and their children. Availability of Newspapers and Books Another major result of the Industrial Revolution was the mass production of 1935
Interactions Reading I Section I Reading Comprehension (40 points) Then answer 伽questions that foil帆(5 points each) The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Our Lives Today Introduction The Industrial Revolution was a period of time when machines were invented and the first factories were opened. Machines created industry. In other words , machines made it possible to produce a large number of goods very quickly. This industrialization caused major changes in family life , the lives of individuals, and the culture of Western Europe and North America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is also largely responsible for the way many people live today. A Movement to the Cities First of all , industrialization moved people into the cities. Before the Industrial Revolution , many families lived in the country. They grew their own food and worked at home. Husbands and wives shared the work , and their children helped. But when factories started to open , people began to buy goods from big companies , and not from individual people. For example , machines made cloth much more quickly than weavers did. This made the cloth less expensive. So people began to buy factory-made cloth , and weavers lost their customers. Because of this, many families had to move to cities and get jobs. A Shift in Family Life Industrialization also caused a major change in family life. In the city , one person in the family had to work outside of the home and one person had to stay home to t3k巴care of the children. The women were able to breastfeed the children , so they stayed home while the men worked in the factories. This was the start of the traditional family--a stay-at-home mother , a working father , and their children. Availability of Newspapers and Books major result of the Industrial Revolution was the mass production of 1935
newspapers and books.Before industrialization,books and newspapers had to be printed by hand,so they were very expensive.Machines printed newspapers and books quickly and inexpensively,so more people were able to buy them.This change caused at least two important effects.First,it created a bigger need for literacy.Second,it increased public involvement in politics.Now anyone with a few cents could buy a newspaper and learn about the politics of their countries and cities.In most countries today,we expect to learn to read, and we expect to know what our governments are doing. Complete the following statements by choosing the best from the answers A,B,C,or D.Write A,B,C or D on your Answer Sheet. 1.What is the main idea of this article? A.Changes during the Industrial Revolution affect our lives today. B.The Industrial Revolution caused many people to move from the country to the city. C.The Industrial Revolution was a period when machines were invented and factories were opened. D.Machines made life easier for everyone during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. 2.Industrialization was probably A.good for individual book printers B.bad for individual book printers C.good for weavers D.bad for factory owners 3.One effect of industrialization was that A.many people began to grow their own food B.some people had to work at home C.a lot of people had to get factory jobs D.nobody was able to find a job 1936
newspapers and books. Before industrialization. books and newspapers had to be printed by hand , so they were very expensive. Machines printed newspapers and books quickly and inexpensively , so more people were able to buy them. This change caused at least two important effects. First , it created a bigger need for literacy. Second , it increased public involvement in politics. Now anyone with a few cents could buy a newspaper and learn about the politics of their countries and cities. In most countries today , we expect to learn to read , and we expect to know what our governments are doing. Complete the foHowing statements by choosing the best from the answers A. B. C , or D. Write A. B, C or D on your Answer Sheet. 1. What is the main idea of this article? A. Changes during the Industrial Revolution affect our lives today. B. The Industrial Revolution caused many people to move from th巳country to the city. C. The Industrial Revolution was a period when machines were invented and factories were opened. D. Machines made life easier for everyone during the late 18th and early 19th centunes. 2. Industrialization was probably A. good for individual book printers B. bad for individual book printers C. good for weavers D. bad for factory owners 3. One effect of industrialization was that • , A. many people began to grow their own food B. some people had to work at home C. a lot of people had to get factory jobs D. nobody was able to find a job 1936
4.Another effect of industrialization was that A.more people read books and newspapers B.people didn't have time to read books and newspapers anymore C.books were invented D.people spent all their money on books and newspapers 5.The word“industry”means_ A.the invention of machines B.a major shift in culture and in lives of individuals C.the way people live D.the quick production of a large number of goods B Read the passage.Then answer the questions that follow.(3 points each) Biometeorologists and Their Research Weather has a powerful impact on the physical world.It also affects people's personalities.How do we know about the effects of weather on people?We know from biometeorologists.These scientists study weather.They study how atmospheric conditions affect human health and emotions.The word atmosphere means "the air around the earth. "Atmospheric conditions at a time or place"is a definition of the word weather.Some examples of these conditions are sun,wind,rain,snow,humidity,and air pressure.The weather conditions of the atmosphere greatly influence people's health,thinking,and feelings. How Wind Can Affect Health All over the world,winds come down from high mountain areas.The winds fall faster and faster,and the air becomes warmer and drier.What do scientists say about the health effects of this kind of weather?According to biometeorologists in Russia,powerful winds from the mountains increase the number of strokes.Also,sometimes strong southern winds blow north over Italy.During these times,researchers say,Italians have more heart attacks.People everywhere have bad headaches during times of forceful winds.And 1937
4. Another effect of industrialization was that • • A. more people read books and newspapers B. people didn' t have time to read books and newspapers anymore C. books were invented D. people spent all their money on books and newspapers 5. The word "industry" means A. the invention of machines B. a major shift in culture and in lives of individuals C. the way people live D. the quick production of a large number of goods the passage. Then answer the ques 出at follow. (3 points eaω Biometeorologists and Their Research Weather has a powerful impact on the physical world. It also affects people' s personalities. How do we know about the effects of weather on people? We know from biometeorologists. These scientists study weather. They study how conditions affect human health and emotions. The word atmosphere means "the air around the earth. " "Atmospheric conditions at a time or place" is a definition of the word weather. Some examples of these conditions are sun , wind , rain , snow , humidity , and air pressure. The weather conditions of the atmosphere greatly influence people' s health , thinking , and feelings. How Wind Can Affect Health All over the world , winds come down from high mountain areas. The winds fall faster and faster , and the air becomes warmer and drier. What do scientists say about the health effects of this kind of weather? According to biometeorologists in Russia , powerful winds from the mountains increase the number of strokes. Also , sometimes strong southern winds blow north over Italy. During these times, res 巳archers say ,ITRlians have more hEart attacks. People everywher巳have bad headaches during times of forceful winds. And 1937
Japanese weather scientists say there is an increase in the number of asthma attacks. Possible Effects of Other Kinds of Weather Do other kinds of weather influence physical health?Sudden temperature changes in winter are often associated with a cold or the flu.However,colds and flu probably increase because people are in close contact indoors in cold weather.Colds and flu may even lead to pneumonia.Other illnesses also increase during long periods of cold weather.In most places,diseases of the blood and heart attacks are more common in winter.But in some very hot and humid regions,there are more heart attacks in summer.Many people have high blood pressure.In three out of four people,blood pressure falls in warm weather.But some people have lower blood pressure in the cool or cold times of the year. Weather and Mood These forces of nature greatly affect people's moods too.For many people,winter in the northern regions is very depressing.They eat and sleep a lot,but they usually feel tired. They are nervous and can't work well.They are irritable.Biometeorologists even have a name for this condition.The name is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).Scientists think the cause of this mood disorder is the long periods of darkness.Even during the day,it is often cloudy or gray.What can people with SAD do about their moods?Naturally,they need more light!On bright days they feel better.But people don't work very well on sunny,hot, and humid days.The best weather for good work and thinking is cool and clear. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.Write“T”for True and“F”for False on the Answer Sheet. 6.Biometeorologists study human responses to academic lectures.A definition of weather is "places on the earth like mountains,countries,and communities. 7.During times of fast,strong winds from high mountain areas,there are more health problems like strokes,heart attacks,headaches,and asthma. 8.Sudden winter temperature changes,long cold periods,or heat and humidity can bring illnesses like colds,flu,or pneumonia. 1938
Japanese weather scientists say there is an increase in the number of asthma attacks. Possible Effects of Other Kinds of Weather Do other kinds of weather influence physical health? Sudden temperature changes in winter are often associated with a cold or the flu. However, colds and flu probably increase because people are in close contact indoors in cold weather. Colds and flu may even lead to pneumonia. Other illnesses also increase during long periods of cold weather. In most places, diseases of the blood and heart attacks are more common in winter. But in some very hot and humid regions, there are more heart attacks in summer. Many people have high blood pressure. In three out of four people , blood pressure falls in warm weather. But some people have lower blood pressure in the cool or cold times of the year. Weather and Mood These forces of nature greatly affect people' s moods too. For many people , winter in the northern regions is very depressing. They eat and sleep a lot , but they usually feel tired. They are nervous and can' t work well. They are irritable. Biometeorologists even have a name for this condition. The name is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Scientists think the cause of this mood disorder is the long periods of darkness. Even during the day , it is often cloudy or gray. What can people with SAD do about their moods? Naturally , they need more light! On bright days they feel better. But people don't work very well on sunny , hot , and humid days. The best weather for good work and thinking is cool and clear. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write "T" for True and "F" for False on the Answer Sheet. 6. Biometeorologists study human responses to academic lectures. A definition of weather is "places on the earth like mountains, countries, and communities. " 7. During times of fast , strong winds from high mountain areas, there are more health problems like strokes, heart attacks, headaches, and asthma. 8. Sudden winter temperature changes, long cold periods, or heat and humidity can bring illnesses like colds , flu , or pneumonia. 1938