三. 阅读理解(30分)

A

Many Chinese students who have learnt English for more than ten years are still unable to speak English very well when they meet a foreigner. They seem to have mastered the basic language structure, but a conversation in English will make them feel uneasy. They are afraid that other people might find out their mistakes.

It’s uncommon that many students who are bad speakers of English can write English perfectly. This proves that they are unable to organize their ideas in English. The center of the problem is that they lack practice and confidence(自信).

Why should you be afraid? Do you fear those foreigners with whom you are speaking? Don’t be shy; they will not laugh at you just for a little mistake you make. The best way to get rid of trouble is to learn to speak by speaking more. I am sure that constant practice will help you succeed.

1. What’s the best topic for the passage?

A. How to speak to foreigners B. How to study English well

C. How to organize the idea in English D. Practise speaking English all the time

2. Many Chinese students can write English very well, but they cannot speak English freely because_______.

A. they seldom meet foreigners B. they seldom practise speaking English

C. they had no chance to speak English

D. they think it’s enough to master the basic language structure

3. So many Chinese students are afraid to speak to foreigners because _________.

A. they are afraid they can’t understand foreigners B. they don’t think their English is poor

C. they worry about making mistakes in their speaking

D. they didn’t like speaking to foreigners

4. According to the passenger, which of the following is NOT true?

A. We can speak English fluently by doing more speaking.

B. If you can write English perfectly, you are able to organize your idea in English.

C. If you can write good English composition, you can speak English very well.

D. Many Chinese students can’t speak English freely because they are afraid of making mistakes.

B

The Origin of Words

About three hundred words in the English language come from the names of people. Many of these words are technical words. When there is a new invention of discovery, a new word may be coined(杜撰) after the inventor or scientist.

It is interesting to observe how many common words have found their way into the language from the names of people. Lord Sandwich, who lived from 1718-1792,used to sit at the gambling(赌博) table eating bread with meat in between. As the Lord was the only one among his friends who ate bread in that way, his friend began to call the bread “sandwich” for fun.. Later on the word became part of the English language.

The word “boycott” means to refuse to have anything to do with somebody or something. It comes from a man called Captain Boycott. He was a land agent in 1880 and he collected rents and taxes for an English landowner in Ireland. But the Captain was a very harsh(苛刻的) man. He treated his poor tenants (佃户) very badly. His tenants decided not to speak to him at all. Eventually word got back to the landowner and the Captain was removed. The word “boycott” became popular and was used by everyone to mean the kind of treatment that was received by Captain Boycott.

5. A few hundred ___________ come from the names of people.

A. new inventions B. languages C. English words D. new discoveries

6. Lord Sandwich died at the age of ____________.

A.96 B.90 C.92 D.74

7. “Sandwich” is a word coined by ____________.

A. Lord Sandwich B. the friends of Lord Sandwich C. inventors D. scientists

8. The tenants did not like ___________.

A. to collect rents and taxes B. the English landowner C. the harsh land agent D. to speak

C

Two Short Stories

Thursday, September 20,2001

Editor’s note: Enjoy Yourself English is a programme telling short stories on China National Radio broadcast from 6:50a.m to 7a.m, Monday through Saturday. Here are two selected scripts(选稿) from next week’s programs.

An American visiting Scotland met an old man with a beautiful sheepdog. The American offered US$50 for the dog, but the old man refused. “I couldn’t part with Jock,” he said. Just then, an English man walked up and made the same offer. The old man agreed, pocketed the money and handed over the dog. The American was very angry. “You told me you wouldn’t sell the dog!” he cried. “No, no!” said the old man. “I said I couldn’t part with him. England’s not that far away and Jock will be back in two days. But he couldn’t swim the Atlantic(大西洋).”

Hartley is afraid of thunder so he went to see a famous doctor. “At your age, it’s silly to be afraid of thunder. Thunder is our friend. Just think of it as a drum roll in the symphony(交响乐) of life ,” said the doctor. “How will that cure my fear?” asked Hartley. “If it doesn’t,” answer the doctor, “do as I do. Cover your ears with a sock, get under the bed and sing Mary Had A Little Lamb loudly.”

9. Why didn’t the old man sell the dog to the American?

A. Because he didn’t like the American. B. Because he knew the Englishman.

C. Because the dog couldn’t find the old man again easily

D. Because the dog liked to go with the Englishman.

10. Why did the doctor ask Hartley to sing under the bed loudly?

A. Because it was very quiet under the bed. B. Because Hartley was afraid to go out.

C. Because Hartley didn’t enjoy singing.

D. Because it could train Hartley not to be afraid of the terrible sound.

11. What’s the meaning of the words “drum roll”?

A. Knock something heavily. B. Make terrible sound under the bed.

C. Cannot sing, but want to sing loudly.

D.A long deep sound as if a lot of quick blows of drums.

12. The editor hopes that ___________.

A. you will give Hartley some good advice B. you will enjoy the programme on the radio

C. you like to read the story D. you will buy the storybook quickly

四. 句子翻译

1、 星期一我们上英语和语文课。

2、 上个星期他去了杭州。

3、对于中国人来说，学习英语并不容易。

4、他在英国学了3年的英语，现在在一个中学当老师。

5、你能告诉我是谁提出了这个问题吗?

6、洞头很少下雪。

7、他经常帮助别人学习英语。

8、我不知道你这么忙。