1、大學英語（統考）在線練習題8(客觀題)試卷總分:100 得分:100一、 閱讀理解 (共 4 道試題,共 40 分)1. Americans are pound of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the U

2、nited States? Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian（百姓的）clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to ins

3、pire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity（身份）than to step out of uniform? Uniforms also have many practical benefi

4、ts. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible（可減稅的）. They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes. Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who

5、must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Thou

6、gh they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes. 1). It is surprising that Americans who

7、worship variety and individuality _. A. still judge a man by his clothes B. hold the uniform in such high regard C. enjoy having a professional identity D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform 滿分：2 分 2). People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _. A. suggests

8、 quality work B. discards his social identity C. appears to be more practical D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes 滿分：2 分 3). The chief function of a uniform is to _. A. provide practical benefits to the wearer B. make the wearer catch the pubic eye C. inspire the wearers confidence in

9、himself D. provide the wearer with a professional identity 滿分：2 分 4). According to the passage, people wearing uniforms _. A. are usually helpful B. have little or no individual freedom C. tend to lose their individuality D. enjoy greater popularity 滿分：2 分 5). The best title for this passage would b

10、e _. A. Uniforms and Society B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms 滿分：2 分正確答案:1).B2).A3).D4).C5).D2. American society is not nap（午睡）-friendly. In fact, says David Dinges, a sleep specialist at the University of P

11、ennsylvania School of Medicine. “Theres even a prohibition against admitting we need sleep.” Nobody wants to be caught napping or found asleep at work. To quote proverb: “Some sleep five hours, nature requires seven, laziness nine and wickedness eleven.” Wrong. The way not to fall asleep at work is

12、to take naps when you need them. “We have to totally change our attitude toward napping”, says Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, the godfather of sleep research. Last year a national commission led by Dement identified an “American sleep debt” which one member said was as important as the n

13、ational debt. The commission was concerned about the dangers of sleepiness: people causing industrial accidents or falling asleep while driving. This may be why we have a new sleep policy in the White House. According to recent reports, president Clinton is trying to take a half-hour snooze（打瞌睡）ever

14、y afternoon. About 60 percent of American adults nap when given the opportunity. We seem to have “a mid-afternoon quiet phase” also called “a secondary sleep gate.” Sleeping 15 minutes to two hours in the early afternoon can reduce stress and make us refreshed. Clearly, we were born to nap. We Super

15、stars of Snooze dont nap to replace lost shut-eye or to prepare for a night shift. Rather, we “snack” on sleep, whenever, wherever and at whatever time we feel like it. I myself have napped in buses, cars, planes and on boats; on floors and beds; and in libraries, offices and museums. 1). It is comm

16、only accepted in American society that too much sleep is _. A. unreasonable B. criminal C. harmful D. costly 滿分：2 分 2). The research done by the Dement commission shows that Americans _. A. dont like to take naps B. are terribly worried about their national debt C. sleep less than is good for them D

17、. have caused many industrial and traffic accidents 滿分：2 分 3). The purpose of this article is to _. A. warn us of the wickedness of napping B. explain the danger of sleepiness C. discuss the side effects of napping D. convince the reader of the necessity of napping 滿分：2 分 4). The “American sleep deb

18、t” (Line 1, Para.3) is the result of _. A. the traditional misconception the Americans have about sleep B. the new sleep policy of the Clinton Administration C. the rapid development of American industry D. the Americans worry about the danger of sleepiness 滿分：2 分 5). The second sentence of the last

19、 paragraph tells us that it is _. A. preferable to have a sound sleep before a night shift B. good practice to eat something light before we go to bed C. essential to make up for lost sleep D. natural to take a nap whenever we feel the need for it 滿分：2 分正確答案:1).A2).C3).D4).A5).D3. When Mrs. Joseph G

20、roeger died recently in Vienna, Austria, people asked the obvious, “Why did she live to be 107?” Answers were provided by a survey conducted among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100. Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority had lived most of their lives in cities. In

21、 spite of the citys image as an unhealthy place, city living often provides benefits that county living can lack. One factor seems to be important to the longevity (長壽) of those interviewed. This factor is exercise. In the cities it is often faster to walk short distances than to wait for a bus. Eve

22、n taking public transportation often requires some walking. Smaller apartment houses have no elevators (電梯), and so people must climb stairs. City people can usually walk to local supermarkets. Since parking spaces are hard to find, there is often no alternative to walking. On the other hand, those

23、who live in the country and suburbs do not have to walk every day. In fact, the opposite is often true. To go to school, work, or almost anywhere else, they must ride in cars. 1). The Vienna survey may help to explain _. A. the complaints of people in apartment houses B. the cause of Mrs. Groegers d

24、eath C. the longevity of people like Mrs. Groeger D. the image of cities in general 滿分：2 分 2). The purpose of the second paragraph is to list some _. A. benefits of walking B. occasions for walking in city life C. comments made by city people D. problems of city living 滿分：2 分 3). To reach the third

25、floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful _. A. to take the elevator B. to walk up the stairs C. to ride in a car D. to find an alternative to walking 滿分：2 分 4). People who live in the country probably do more driving than walking because _. A. they dont live near business areas B. th

26、ey dont need the exercise C. they never have parking problems D. they cant afford to take the bus 滿分：2 分 5). A conclusion that can be drawn from this passage is that _. A. air pollution is not serious B. anyone can live to be 107 C. country people should move to the city D. walking is a healthful ex

27、ercise 滿分：2 分正確答案:1).C2).B3).B4).A5).D4. A dream is one kind of experience. It seems as real as something that actually happens; in it the dreamer takes actions and reacts. During dreams the body is asleep but the thinking part of the brain is wide awake. In fact, it is more active than it sometimes

28、 is when the body is awake. One group of researchers decided to see what would happen if they stopped people from dreaming. As soon as the electroencephalograph (腦電圖儀) registered a dream pattern, researchers woke the dreamer. They did this all night for several nights, every time the person started

29、to dream. The experiment revealed that people who were unable to dream became nervous, easily upset, and hungrier. As soon as they were able to sleep without interruptions they lost their nervousness and became normal again; however, they then had more dreams than usual. It was as if they were catch

30、ing up on their dreams.To check these findings, the researchers carried on a control experiment. Again they woke people during the night, but during non-dreaming periods. These people did not change their daytime behavior. And when they were allowed to sleep without interruptions (打斷), the number of

31、 their dreams did not increase.Experiments like these have caused scientists to ask if dreams serve a purpose. Researchers know, for example, that some people who go for days without sleep will suffer from hallucinations (幻覺). Certain people even begin to show signs of mental illness. Some researche

32、rs believe that people become this way because they cannot have their usual numbers of dreams. According to this theory dreaming helps people to lead normal lives. 1). This passage is mainly about _. A. peoples need for dreams B. the damage dreams do to peoples health C. dreams and realities D. the

33、relationship between dreams and diseases 滿分：2 分 2). According to the passage, dreams _ . A. are considered to be peoples real experiences B. help cure people of nervousness and mental illness C. happen in the thinking part of the brain D. cannot go on as before after the dreamer is woken 滿分：2 分 3).

34、People who slept with interrupted dreams showed signs of the following sufferings EXCEPT_ . A. nervousness B. anxiety C. hunger D. sleepiness 滿分：2 分 4). When people were woken during non-dreaming periods, they _. A. suffered from hallucinations B. felt upset and nervous C. had more dreams than usual

35、 D. remained normal in their daytime behavior 滿分：2 分 5). The sentence “It was as if they were catching up on their dreams” in Para. 3 probably means _. A. they seemed to do as their dreams dad told them to B. they seemed to make up for the losses of dreams C. they seemed to dream less because of the

36、 interruptions D. they seemed to sleep more after the interruptions 滿分：2 分正確答案:1).A2).C3).D4).D5).B二、 單選題 (共 15 道試題,共 45 分)1. I didnt know my identity card was needed, sir._ A. Thats sorry. B. I dont believe you. C. Sorry, but thats no excuse. D. Why do you say that? 滿分：3 分正確答案:C2. Can you help me c

37、lear up the mess?_ A. Yes, it doesnt matter. B. No, you dont need to worry. C. Yes, help yourself. D. No problem. 滿分：3 分正確答案:D3. Ill have to _ your offer. A. turn up B. turn in C. turn down D. turn over 滿分：3 分正確答案:C4. People were _ the idea of a well-balanced life. A. interested for B. interesting i

38、n C. interested in D. interesting for 滿分：3 分正確答案:C5. He named his new-born baby _ the great scholar in ancient China. A. for B. after C. of D. over 滿分：3 分正確答案:B6. ID card, please._ A. Here is it. B. Here are they. C. Here you are. D. Here are you. 滿分：3 分正確答案:C7. May I see your tickets and passports,

39、 please? _ . A. No, you can't B. Yes, you can C. Here they are D. No, they are mine 滿分：3 分正確答案:C8. John is always ready to offer a helping hand when others are _ trouble. A. at B. with C. over D. in 滿分：3 分正確答案:D9. She returned home from the office, only _ the door open and something missing. A. find B. to find C. found D. finding 滿分：3 分正確答案:B10. Parents should take full _ for their childrens actions. A. pollution B. responsibility C. profession D. relationship 滿分：3 分正確答案:B11. _ I would like to help, I have o