综合英语(二)2012年10月真题试题及答案解析(00795)

TOPIC: Write a composition about the charms of Britain, based on the text “The Beauty of Britain” by J.B.Priestley.

Use the following outline as a guide.

· the geographical variety

· the surprises of the landscape

· the balance between Nature and Man

既然你已经做出承诺，就要信守诺言。

我现在很忙，但一有时间，我会考虑你的计划。

当我发言超时的时候，主持人打断了我。

到目前为止，还没有人提出准确预报地震的方法。

现在我们意识到环境污染已成为一个日益严重的问题。

Since he is usually a cautious person, this sudden promise he has made regarding the investment is ______. (question)

Among all the animals, dogs are the most ______ companions for human beings. (faith)

Martin Luther King stood out to lead black people to fight against racial ______. (equality)

A number of big names were recruited in the hope that their presence would ______ the university. (glory)

You ought to drive very cautiously on such a ______ day. (fog)

After endless, ______ phone calls, I had to cancel out my credit card to ensure that no further charges were made. (consume, time)

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, the 1937 Disney classic, has lost none of its ______ charm. (origin)

The cause of their inharmonious ______ lay in their lack of mutual trust. (marry)

When we heard the news, we were greatly shocked, shaking our heads in ______ (belief)

Which of the following can be expected at future team meetings?

Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

House prices keep rising and falling but they will ______ even out. (eventual)

With the strange power of being able to hear what others were thinking and saying, Martin realized that______.

Which of the following is nearest in meaning to “braced himself for” in Paragraph 3 ?

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Martin was returning to work in his London office after spending two weeks with his brother over in New York. He was coming back with a heavy heart. It was not just that it was the end of a wonderful holiday; it was not just that he invariably suffered badly from jet lag; it was that Monday mornings always began with a team meeting and, over the months, he had grown to hate them.Martin was aware that colleagues approached these meetings with hidden agendas; they enjoyed game-playing, and he knew that people were not being honest and open. The meetings themselves were bad enough—but then there was all the moaning afterwards. “The usual people say the usual things.” “I could have improved on that idea, but I wasn’t going to say.” “I was thinking of making a suggestion—but I couldn’t be bothered.”As this morning’s meeting began, Martin braced himself for the usual moroseness (闷闷不乐) and monotony. But, as the meeting progressed, he became aware of a strange background noise. At first, he thought that he was still hearing the engine noise from the aircraft that had brought him back to London—he had had to sit over the wing and the noise was terrible. But, as he concentrated on the noise, it became a little clearer.He realized—to his amazement—that he could hear what his colleagues were thinking as well as what they were saying. As he concentrated still harder, he found that he could actually hear what they were thinking at the same time as they were speaking. What surprised him, even more than the acquisition of this strange power, was that he discovered that what people were saying was not really what they were thinking. They were not making clear their reservations. They were not supporting views which they thought might be unpopular. They were not contributing their new insights. They were not volunteering their new ideas.Martin found it impossible not to respond to his new knowledge. So he started to make gentle interventions, based more on what he could hear his colleagues thinking than on what he could hear them saying. “So, John, are you really saying …?” “Susan, do you really think that?” “Tom, have you got an idea on how we could take this forward?” He was aware that his colleagues were unsettled by how insightful these interventions were. They looked at him mystified. In truth, he felt rather proud of his newly-acquired talent.Given more confidence now, Martin forgot his usual misery at participating in such meetings and began making comments of his own. However, he became aware that some of his colleagues were looking at him totally confused.One or two even had a gentle smile playing on their lips. Only gradually did it dawn on them—he could hear their thoughts and they were not really saying what they were thinking.As the meeting progressed, Martin became aware of changes to the tone and style of the event. It was clear to him now that, one by one, each member of the meeting was learning how to hear the thoughts of all the others and this was subtly changing how they interacted with one another. The game-playing started to fall away; people started to speak more directly; views became better understood; the atmosphere became more open and trusting.The meeting ended.As people left the room, Martin found that he could still hear what they were thinking. “That was the best meeting we’ve ever had.” “All meetings should be like that.” “In future, I’m going to say what I think.”

Why did Martin hate the team meetings?

What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

Which of the following is a difference between riding in a bike trailer and riding a bike?

Which of the following is an advantage of a bike trailer over a car?

Passage 1

Bike trailers are now becoming a popular mode of transportation. If you are wondering what a bike trailer is, it is a motorless wheeled frame attached to your bicycle. Its primary function is to help the bike rider in carrying additional load. Instead of carrying the load on the bike, it can now be carried on the bike trailer which greatly reduces the strain placed on the bike. It is convenient, easy to use and it helps you live an active lifestyle.Bike trailers are an alternative to carrying different sorts of loads. Instead of using your car to go to the nearby grocery store perhaps, why not use your bike trailer? It not only saves your money from the gas which should have been spent by your car, it also does the job of carrying your groceries.Planning to get a bike trailer? Make sure to decide on what you are going to use it for first. Different bike trailers are made for different uses. There are a variety of bike trailers being commercially manufactured. The general trailers available in the market today are the general cargo trailer which is used to carry different sorts of loads from groceries to furniture, child passenger trailer which is used to carry a child, pet trailer which is used to carry cats or dogs, and canoe trailers which are used to carry long and narrow loads like canoes and surfboards.If you want a trailer to carry cargo all around, then a cargo trailer would definitely suit your needs. If you want to take your child along with you while you ride your bike, then check out the different child trailers available in the market.There are two types of bike trailers in the market today based on the number of wheels. The first is the single wheel trailer which can carry light to medium loads. It is popular among hikers since it is great for trail riding and narrow surfaces. It is also stable when making sharp turns at high speeds. The other type of trailer is the two-wheel trailer which obviously has two wheels. It can carry heavier loads than the single wheel type. When making sharp turns at high speeds it may roll over, so be sure to slow down before making the turns.Caring for your bike trailer is easy and comparable to that of a bike. Cleaning the trailer requires water, soap and wax. Regularly check the tires for abnormalities like low air pressure or wear and tear for this may cause accidents.When you are out riding in your bike trailer, keep in mind that it is different from riding a bike. The responses are different. You may notice that your bike may be a bit unresponsive due to the extra load. Be sure to take trial runs in non-busy roads to get you acquainted with the new riding conditions.Riding at night is more dangerous than riding during the daytime. Make sure that you have a front light and a rear light and that both are switched on. Be sure also to have front, back and side reflectors so that you would always be visible to traffic.

The passage mentions all the following aspects about a bike trailer EXCEPT ______.

A two-wheel trailer should be a better choice than a single wheel trailer when ______.

Toddy Beamish opposed everything he said by a monotonous but effective “So you say,” and drove him to the limit of his patience.

Shortly after that my mother reported that Little-John-Carrie’s-other-nephew had started school on the same day and taken to it like a duck to water.

“That’s nothing but religious pap,” he retorted with a degree of anger.

The plane did not frighten Kaz. For one thing, Hiroshima had gone almost untouched by the air war.

Courtesy, politeness, good manners—call it what you will, the supply never seems to equal the demand.

It is impossible to measure the importance of Edison by adding up the specific inventions with which his name is associated.

I felt myself beginning to sweat. I had deliberately got myself into this jam. What a fool!

It was pleasant to believe that much of Nature was forever beyond the tampering reach of man.

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Like all deep experiences, it may take a little work on your part to discover what all the fuss [of those great works of literature] is about.

Also, overindulged children are not as challenged as children with fewer playthings to be more creative in their play.

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Play, in recreation, is any activity performed for amusement. Although people engage in play mainly to enjoy themselves, play also  16   the physical and mental health of individuals. Many people increase their physical  17  by swimming or hiking. Many people also improve their mental ability by playing word games or  18  puzzles.Play activities   19  one of three general groups. Motor play is physical exercise, such as skating or playing volleyball. Intellectual play primarily   20  mental activity, as in playing chess. Sensory play includes spectator activities, such as attending sports events.Play takes countless forms. A person may bounce a ball  21  or join in a game of basketball with several other people. Play activity may or may not be planned ahead of time. It can take place  22  from in an individual’s mind to areas designed  23  for play, such as athletic fields.Some play activities are popular with both children and adults. Others appeal primarily  24   people of certain age groups. Children often   25   plays that require a great deal of imagination, such as dressing up and  26  to be adults. Adult play activities generally require more structured types of recreation, such as sports and games.For a child, playing is a form of  27 and a significant part of social development. Through playing, they express their ideas, moods, and personalities to other people. Babies only a few months old begin to play,   28   they can communicate effectively with words. Children learn to interact with one another by sharing toys. When they are older, they develop more teamwork skills by playing   29   in such games as volleyball.For an adult, playing is   30  relaxing during leisure time. Play activities can help relieve pressures caused by the tensions of daily life.

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He finally realized how ______ his father’s advice was.

French is ______ spoken throughout the world，especially in former French colonies.

The man’s influence on his daughter ______ as she grew older.

He said that the situation was dangerous and that there was no time to______ in reaching an agreement.

She did not hear what you said because she was completely ______ in her reading.

It never ______ to them to question the committee’s decision.

He is an easy-going, friendly young man with a ______ sort of attitude towards money.

According to some scientists，global warming ______ the survival of the whole human race.

It was because of the bad condition of the house ______ he decided to sell it and buy a new one.

The film is very popular with young people, but neither Mary nor her brothers ______ interested in it.

We have been talking about the travel plan for two hours. I think it’s time we ______a decision.

So uncertain ______ about the background of his audience that he didn’t know how to start his lecture.

My mother, ______ whether anyone would come home to help her, had to prepare the supper all by herself.

______ used to be considered impossible has now turned into realities.

The speaker’s Chinese is not so good, but he could make himself ______.