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新疆开放大学大学英语
Halloween happened ___________. A A. from October 31st to November 1st B B. on October 31st C C. on November 1st D D. between October 31st and November 1st
Blood glucose is the primary energy source for the brain. A A. True B B. False C C. Not Mentioned
Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 2? A A. It is shown that one area of the brain known as the hippocampus is important in recalling information. B B. The process of creating memories has been already understood and it involves three main steps. C C. Scientists believed that neurons first transform the sensory stimuli into images in our immediate memory. D D. Scientists don’t know exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another.
( ) A study released by Merrill Lynch predicts that U.S. customers will account for of the world’s luxury. A A. 30 percent B B. 11 percent C C. 17 percent D D. 26 percent
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that online shopping offers? A A. Internet is always open. B B. Bargains can be numerous online. C C. You have to provide your personal information for online shopping, which sometimes will cause privacy and security problems. D D. The internet is as safe as shopping in a store or by mail if you use it properly.
( )The course will take almost two months. A A. True B B. False C C. Not Mentioned
Read the following passage and the statements that follow. Choose the best answer for each statement from the three choices marked A, B and C. Paper Cutting Paper cutting can be seen in many parts of China during the Spring Festival. People paste patterns on the windows, door lintels or tables for the festival atmosphere. It’s difficult to tell when it originated. One saying is that it originated from the religious ceremony or offering sacrifices. The ancient people cut papers into animals or people. They either buried them with the dead or burned them on the funerals, wishing that things that paper stood for could be with the dead. A thousand years ago, paper cut was used for decoration. According to historic books, women in the Tang Dynasty used paper cut as headdress. In the Song Dynasty, it was the decoration of the gifts. People pasted on windows or doors or used it as decorations on walls, mirrors or lanterns. Some people made a living by it. Paper cutting is all made by hand. It is easy to learn the rudiments. Non-craftsmen need only a knife and paper. For craftsman, they need knives and gravers of various types to make complicated patterns. It can be one piece of paper or many pieces. Simple patterns can be cut with a knife. For complicated patterns, people first pasted the pattern on the paper and then used various kinds of knives to make it. No mistake can be made during the process otherwise the work would fail. Paper cutting covers nearly all topics, from flowers, birds, animals, legendary people, figures in classic novels, to types of facial make-up in Peking opera. Paper cutting has various styles in different parts of China. In the past, women living in the countryside gathered in their free time to make paper cutting, which is a way to judge their skillfulness. As society develops, fewer and fewer people learn this skill while there are some who still regard it as a profession. At present, there are factories and associations for paper cutting in China. Exhibitions and exchanges are held regularly and books of this kind are published. Paper cutting has changed from decoration to a kind of art. At the same time, paper cutting also appears in cartoons, on stage, in magazines or in TV series. ()Paper cutting can only be used in China during the Spring Festival. A A. Right B B. Wrong C C. Doesn’t say
With the help of Internet, we can ____. A A. buy airline tickets B B. book a hotel C C. send flowers to your friend D D. all the three above
By “permissive period in education” the author means a time______________ . A A. when children are allowed to do what they wish to B B. when everything can be taught at school C C. when every child can be educated D D. when children are permitted to receive education
The passage is mainly about A A. parts of the brain that store information. B B. illness that results in serious memory loss. C C. how human brains process, store and recall information. D D. how to improve our memory.
( )The topic about politics will not be held during the study. A A. True B B. False C C. Not Mentioned
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1 through 5. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Sussex police were ordered to search for a six-foot, dark-haired youth of about 20 who failed to mug (抢劫) a five-foot, 74-year-old high-fashion designer. The youth rushed at Mrs. West and tried to take her things and money when she was walking out of a fashion show. The result should have been an expected conclusion. Surprisingly, however, when Mrs. West grasped the mugger’s wrist (手腕), he cried, “Oh, God! Oh, no! Stop! ” Encouraged by these pleas (哀求), she put him in arm lock at which the mugger cried, “Oh, no! Oh! God!” and ran away. “If I hadn’t been carrying my shopping I would really have put him on his back.” said Mrs. West who had practiced judo (柔道) when younger. “When my husband was living, I used to practice throwing him at Christmas”, she explained. ( )Why did the youth cry when grasped by the high-fashion designer? Because he . A A. was sorry for his failure B B. couldn’t bear the pain and had to ask for mercy C C. felt angry with the high-fashion designer D D. became so excited that he couldn’t help doing so
Directions: Read the following passage and the statements that follow. Choose the best answer for each statement from the four choices marked A, B,C and D. The Internet is an exciting tool that puts vast information at your fingertips. With a click of a mouse, it lets you buy an airline ticket, book a hotel, send flowers to a friend, or purchase your favorite stock. Security on the Internet Shopping online offers lots of benefits that you won’t find while shopping in a store or by mail. The Internet is always open—seven days a week, 24 hours a day—and bargains can be numerous online. Shopping on the Internet is no less safe than shopping in a store or by mail. Keep the following tips in mind to help ensure that your online shopping experience is a safe one. EASY AS ABC When exploring online, think ABC to remember the privacy and security questions you should ask about a company. About me. What information does the company collect from me and is it secure? Benefits. How does the company use that information and what is the benefit to me? Choices. What choices do I have about the company’s use of information about me? Can I choose not to have the information used for other purposes, and how? The real meaning behind “with the click of a mouse” may be _____. A A. with the use of computer and internet B B. just the action of clicking the mouse C C. with the information D D. none of the above
What is this passage mainly about? A A. Shopping online safely. B B. Differences between shopping online and in the store. C C. Internet is convenient. D D. Benefits of shopping online.
( )How many cultural differences does the author mention in the text? A A. One B B. Two C C. Three D D. Four