L.Vocabulary（20×1.5=30) Fill in each of the blanks with a word or phrase taken form the box in its appropriate form. acquaint come by stereotype glean unimpress tokenism relish entry und isguise chronicle relentless haunt enjoin succumb phenomenon tender mold yearning scorn irrational 1.In grave discussions of "the renaissance of the ”in our time, superstition does not figure largely as a serious challenge to reason or science. 2.Another learned professor I know,who would to settle a problem by tossing a coin,told me that. 3.It has done so for as long as we have any of human behavior,and I doubt if it is more prevalent today than it has always been. 4.How did the Melanesians the same idea? 5.superstition in general is linked to man's to know his fate,and to have some hand in deciding it. 6.Being the first black woman elected to Congress has made me some kind of 7.From the start of that campaign,I facedhostility because of my sex. 8.women have not even reached the level of that blacks are reaching. 9.The happy homemaker and the contented darky are bothproduced by prejudice. 10.The women of a nation its morals,its religion,and its politics by the lives they live. 11.For life is a paradox:it us to cling to its many gifts even while it ordains their eventual relinquishment. 12.But we remember with far greater pain that we did not see that beauty when it flowered,that we failed to respond with love when it was 13.I looked to see whether anyone else the sun's golden glow,but everyone was hurrying to and fro. 14.The insight from that experience is really as commonplace as was the experience itself. 15.Life is never just being.It is a becoming,a flowing on
1 I. Vocabulary （ 20×1.5= 30 ） Fill in each of the blanks with a word or phrase taken form the box in its appropriate form. acquaint come by stereotype glean unimpress tokenism relish entry undisguise chronicle relentless haunt enjoin succumb phenomenon tender mold yearning scorn irrational 1. In grave discussions of “the renaissance of the _” in our time, superstition does not figure largely as a serious challenge to reason or science. 2. Another learned professor I know, who would _ to settle a problem by tossing a coin, told me that. 3. It has done so for as long as we have any _ of human behavior, and I doubt if it is more prevalent today than it has always been. 4. How did the Melanesians _ the same idea? 5. superstition in general is linked to man’s _ to know his fate, and to have some hand in deciding it. 6. Being the first black woman elected to Congress has made me some kind of _. 7. From the start of that campaign, I faced _ hostility because of my sex. 8. women have not even reached the level of _ that blacks are reaching. 9. The happy homemaker and the contented darky are both _ produced by prejudice. 10. The women of a nation _ its morals, its religion, and its politics by the lives they live. 11. For life is a paradox: it _ us to cling to its many gifts even while it ordains their eventual relinquishment. 12. But we remember with far greater pain that we did not see that beauty when it flowered, that we failed to respond with love when it was _. 13. I looked to see whether anyone else _ the sun’s golden glow, but everyone was hurrying to and fro. 14. The insight _ from that experience is really as commonplace as was the experience itself. 15. Life is never just being. It is a becoming, a _ flowing on
16.In later life Twain acknowledged that the river had him with every possible type of human nature. 17.He went west by stagecoach and to the epidemic of gold and silver fever in Nevada's Washoe region. 18.Scattered among notations about the weather and the tedious mining-damp meals lies a(an)noting a story he had heard that day. 19.by the sultan of Turkey,he reported,"one could set a trap anywhere and catch a dozen abler men in a night". 20.Personal tragedy his entire life,in the deaths of loved ones. II.Reading Comprehension 15x2=30 TEXTA When the sun is up in Amsterdam,the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River.You can rent a bicycle,visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum,or take a water taxi.But when the sun goes down,the partying begins.In the big clubs and in coffee shops,tourists gather to hang out,talk politics and smoke. Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they're all within a short cab ride of each other. For example,Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals,open markets,concerts and other events.Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there.And there is the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall. But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seekers.Hip pop or funk music begins blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg.These are two of the most popular clubs in Europe.So if you come,be ready to dance.The clubs don't shut down until 4 am. And while you are there,check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city.Don't worry about getting lost.Although Dutch is the official language,most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions. 2
2 16. In later life Twain acknowledged that the river had _ him with every possible type of human nature. 17. He went west by stagecoach and _ to the epidemic of gold and silver fever in Nevada’s Washoe region. 18. Scattered among notations about the weather and the tedious mining-damp meals lies a(an) _ noting a story he had heard that day. 19. _ by the sultan of Turkey, he reported, “one could set a trap anywhere and catch a dozen abler men in a night”. 20. Personal tragedy _ his entire life, in the deaths of loved ones. II. Reading Comprehension （ 15×2 = 30 ） TEXT A When the sun is up in Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River. You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi. But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke. Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they're all within a short cab ride of each other. For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there is the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall. But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seekers. Hip pop or funk music begins blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg. These are two of the most popular clubs in Europe. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don't shut down until 4 am. And while you are there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don't worry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions
And you'll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles.They rent for US$17 to $20 for a whole day. Amsterdam also has a good canal system.From anywhere between U852 and $9.50,you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the "Venice of the North". You can take in the picturesque canal house architecture:The rows of neat, narrow four-story dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing.Many of them are several centuries old. You might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking.Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt,Bruegel,Van Gogh and others are on display at the Van Gogh Museum,Rembrandt House and others. The city has an appreciation of its historic past.One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine Streets.It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II.Visitors can view Anne's original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. 21.At the beginning of the passage,the author indicates that A.Amsterdam is generally known as a quiet city. B.parties go on all day long in Amsterdam, C.Amsterdam presents two different pictures. D.Amsterdam attracts many daytime visitors. 22.Which tourist attraction is cited for elaboration in Paragraphs Four and Five? A.Royal Palace. B.Dam Square. C.Club Paradiso. 3
3 And you'll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles. They rent for US$17 to $20 for a whole day. Amsterdam also has a good canal system. From anywhere between U852 and $9.50, you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the "Venice of the North". You can take in the picturesque canal house architecture: The rows of neat, narrow four-story dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing. Many of them are several centuries old. You might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking. Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Bruegel, Van Gogh and others are on display at the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House and others. The city has an appreciation of its historic past. One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can view Anne's original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. 21. At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates that A. Amsterdam is generally known as a quiet city. B. parties go on all day long in Amsterdam, C. Amsterdam presents two different pictures. D. Amsterdam attracts many daytime visitors. 22. Which tourist attraction is cited for elaboration in Paragraphs Four and Five? A. Royal Palace. B. Dam Square. C. Club Paradiso. 考生班级_学生学号：□□□□□□□□□□□ □学生姓名：_ . 装. 订. 线
D.Magna Plaza 23.According to the passage,the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPT A.they are party goers. B.they show hospitality. C.they can speak English. D.they are fond of cycling 24.Which of the following adjectives can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city? A.Modern B.Delightful C.Quiet. D.Historic TEXT B My heart sank when the man at the immigration counter gestured to the back room.I'm an American born and raised,and this was Miami,where I live,but they weren't quite ready to let me in yet. "Please wait in here,Ms Abujaber,"the immigration officer said.My husband,with his very American last name,accompanied me.He was getting 的 : used to this.The same thing had happened recently in Canada when I'd flown to Montreal to speak at a book event.That time they held me for 45 minutes.Today we were returning from a literary festival in Jamaica,and I was startled that I was being sent"in back"once again. The officer behind the counter called me up and said,"Miss,your name looks like the name of someone who's on our wanted list.We're going to have to check you out with Washington." "How long will it take?
4 D. Magna Plaza. 23. According to the passage, the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPT A. they are party goers. B. they show hospitality. C. they can speak English. D. they are fond of cycling. 24. Which of the following adjectives can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city? A. Modern. B. Delightful. C. Quiet. D. Historic. TEXT B My heart sank when the man at the immigration counter gestured to the back room. l'm an American born and raised, and this was Miami, where I live, but they weren't quite ready to let me in yet. "Please wait in here, Ms Abujaber," the immigration officer said. My husband, with his very American last name, accompanied me. He was getting used to this. The same thing had happened recently in Canada when I'd flown to Montreal to speak at a book event. That time they held me for 45 minutes. Today we were returning from a literary festival in Jamaica, and I was startled that I was being sent "in back" once again. The officer behind the counter called me up and said, "Miss, your name looks like the name of someone who's on our wanted list. We're going to have to check you out with Washington." "How long will it take?" 考生班级_学生学号：□□□□□□□□□□□ □学生姓名：_ . 装. 订. 线
"Hard to say.a few minutes,"he said."We'll call you when we're ready for you."After an hour,Washington still hadn't decided anything about me."Isn't this computerized?" I asked at the counter."Can't you just look me up?" Just a few more minutes,they assured me. After an hour and a half,I pulled my cell phone out to call the friends I was supposed to meet that evening.An officer rushed over."No phones!"he said."For all we know you could be calling a terrorist cell and giving them information." "I'm just a university professor,"I said.My voice came out in a squeak. "Of course you are.And we take people like you out of here in leg irons every day." I put my phone away. My husband and 1 were getting hungry and tired.Whole families had been brought into the waiting room,and the place was packed with excitable children, exhausted parents,even a flight attendant. I wanted to scream,to jump on a chair and shout:"I'm an American citizen;a novelist;I probably teach English literature to your children."Or would that all be counted against me? After two hours in detention,I was approached by one of the officers. "You're free to go,"he said.No explanation or apologies.For a moment,neither of us moved,we were still in shock. Then we leaped to our feet. "Oh,one more thing."He handed me a tattered photocopy with an address on it."Ifyou weren't happy with your treatment,you can write to this agency." "Will they respond?"I asked. "I don't know-I don't know of anyone who's ever written to them before
5 "Hard to say . a few minutes," he said. "We'll call you when we're ready for you." After an hour, Washington still hadn't decided anything about me. "Isn't this computerized?" I asked at the counter. "Can't you just look me up?" Just a few more minutes, they assured me. After an hour and a half, I pulled my cell phone out to call the friends I was supposed to meet that evening. An officer rushed over. "No phones!" he said. "For all we know you could be calling a terrorist cell and giving them information." "I'm just a university professor," I said. My voice came out in a squeak. "Of course you are. And we take people like you out of here in leg irons every day." I put my phone away. My husband and 1 were getting hungry and tired. Whole families had been brought into the waiting room, and the place was packed with excitable children, exhausted parents, even a flight attendant. I wanted to scream, to jump on a chair and shout: "I'm an American citizen; a novelist; l probably teach English literature to your children." Or would that all be counted against me? After two hours in detention, I was approached by one of the officers. "You're free to go," he said. No explanation or apologies. For a moment, neither of us moved, we were still in shock. Then we leaped to our feet. "Oh, one more thing." He handed me a tattered photocopy with an address on it. "If you weren't happy with your treatment, you can write to this agency." "Will they respond?" I asked. "I don't know - I don't know of anyone who's ever written to them before