Cloze Test （10 points， 1 point for each） Although American informality （不拘礼节） is well known， many new visitors think that it indicates a “lack of respect. ” This is especially true in the business world. Americans often use first names 11 meeting a stranger and do not always shake hands. They often just smile and “ Hi ”or “Hello，” 12 than using more al hand shake. It is good to remember that to an American such an informal greeting really means the 13 thing as a more al hand shake someplace else. 14 ， Americans do not usually give a special “farewell” or hand shake to each person when they leave a party or business meeting. They will often just wave good - bye to the whole group or perhaps Say， “Well， so long everybody， I ‘11 see you tomorrow. ” They then will leave. 15 hand shakes. Americans seem 16 totally hurried and 4iard‘ working or totally informal and at ease. Often you will see men working at office desks 17 their suit coats and ties. They may lean far back in their chairs and even put their feet up on the desk 18 they talk on the telephone. This is not meant to be rude. A visitor to the United States should therefore understand that being in a great 19 does not indicate unfriendliness and being informal and at ease does not show a lack of respect. Americans have a great range of customs and habits that at first may seem puzzling to a visitor. In 20 you will learn these new ways. 11. [A] upon [B] for [C] as [D] at 12.[A]more [B] better [C] rather [D] other 13. [A] such [B] some [ C ] same [ D ] whole 14. [ A ] Similarly [ B ] However [ C ] Therefore [ D ] Especially 15.[A]Some [B] Then [C] So [D] no 16.[A]both [B] all [C] either [D] neither 17. [A] with [B ] without [C] in [D] on 18. [A] while [B] where [C] which [D] because 19. [A] worry [B] trouble [C] pride [D] hurry 20. [A] time [B] case [ C ] turn [ D ] vain III. Reading Comprehension （ 30 points， 20 points for each） Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. The economic costs of noise to society are several. Airports are currently operating at less than capacity because of noise regulations which restrict their hours of operation. For instance， at Washington‘ s National Airport on jet traffic is allowed from 11 pm to 7 am. Other airports restrict the use or certain runways. One estimate is that noise restrictions reduce possible airport use by 20 percent. The profitable cargo trade is especially affected by night restrictions. In the case of airports， jet engines may be modified to reduce their noise level， or insulation （隔音） from air traffic noise may be provided by the purchase of land around airports or the insulation of buildings . One setimate is that 5.7 billion would be required to equip all existing jet engines with noise control devices. Howevr， considering die current state of the art， even taking this step will not reduce noise levels at all points to acceptabel values， Some combination of methods is
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2000年10月份广东省高等教育自学考试英语（二）试题 ⅠVocabulary and Structure （10 points， 1 point for each） 1. She was more ___ than frightened. （ ） A．surprising B. interested C. hated D. surprised 2. The attention of the public was continually ___ to new possibilities in scientific fields and the discovery of new knowledge. （ ） [ A ] applied [ B ] drawn [C] referred [D] thrown 3. Few， ___ any，live their lives without some degree of unhappiness and suffering. （ ） [A] like [B] except [C] if [D] when 4. Many women are too concerned __ staying thin and they believe that vitamins are some kind of magic cure to replace food. （ ） [A] of [B] by [C] with [D] on 5. In education ， there should be a good balance among the branches of knowledge that contribute __ effective thinking and wise judgment. （ ） [A] at [B] in [C] for [D] to 6.__ the numbers in employment， the hotel industry was the second largest industry in this country last year. （ ） [ A ] In line with [ B ] In terms of [ C] In accordance with [ D] In proportion to 7. Air travel is so quick nowadays that we can leave London after breakfast and arrive in New York ___ eight hours. （ ） [A] in [B] for [C] after [D] until 8. It is also true that the effect of a drug is much __ upon youngsters than adults. （ ） [ A ] bigger [ B ] fewer [C] greater [D] little 9. Because the reading ___ in most college coures are very heavy， students should plan to read every day.（ ） [ A ] assignments [B] schedules [ C ] activities [D] programs 10. For long - time efficiency and happiness it is best to observe the of health and sound working conditions. （ ） [ A ] principles [ B ] ideas [C] elements [D] factors Ⅱ。