2023年成考专升本每日一练《英语》10月4日-聚题库

It seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain.Its first use was as a shade against the sun！ Nobody knows who first invented it,but the umbrella was used in very ancient times.Probably the first to use it were the Chinese,as early as the eleventh century B.C. We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade.And there was a strange thing connected with its use:it became a symbol of honour and authority.In the Far East in ancient times the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office. In Europe,the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece.But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the Middle Ages,the use of the umbrella practically disappeared.Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680,the umbrella appeared in France,and later on in England. By the eighteenth century,the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that women's umbrellas began to be made,in a whole variety of colours.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the umbrella？

ANo one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella.

BThe umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.

CThe umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century.

DIn Europe the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.

Drawing a picture is the simplest way of putting an idea down on paper.That is(21)men first began to write six thousand years ago or(22).The alphabet we now use(23)down to us over a long period of time. It was developed from the picture-writing of ancient Egypt. Picture-writing was useful in many（24）.It could be used to express ideas as well as (25).For example, a drawing of a(26)meant the object“man”. (27)a drawing of a man lying on the ground with,a spear in him meant”(28)”. Besides the Egyptians,the Chinese(29)the American Indians also developed ways(30) writing in pictures.But only(31)much could be said this way.Thousands of pictures would have been needed(32)express all the ideas that people might have. It would have taken many thousand more to express all the objects(33)to men.No one could(34)so many pictures in a lifetime. Nor could anyone learn the meaning of all (35)drawings in a lifetime.

2. 第(35)题选（）

Amany

Bsome

Cthat to

Dsuch

There' s an old fixed understanding about the difference between cats and dogs. Dogs are loving and loyal, while cats are aloof （冷漠离群的）and indifferent. Most cat people, however, probably disagree. Overall, cat research suggests cats do form emotional bonds with their owners. Cats seem to experience separation anxiety, respond to their owners' voices more than to strangers' and look for comfort when scared.
But a new study reveals a more complicated picture of our relationship with cats. Adapting a method previously used to study dogs, the scientists found cats—unlike dogs一don' t avoid strangers who refuse to help their owners. This doesn' t mean that the cats in this study were selfish, but they simply didn' t understand how human beings respond to each other. They weren' t aware that some of the strangers were being unhelpful.
In an experiment, a cat watched as her owner tried to open a box to get at something inside. Two strangers sat on either side of the owner and the owner turned to one of them and asked for help. In ''helper" trials, the stranger helped the owner to open the box. In " non-helper" trials, the stranger refused. The other stranger sat passively, doing nothing. Then, both strangers offered the cat a treat, and the scientists watched to see which stranger the cat approached first. Did she prefer to take food from a helpful stranger over a passive one? Or did she avoid taking food from the non-helper?
When this method was used to test dogs, they showed a clear preference. The dogs preferred not to take food from a stranger who refused to help their owner. In contrast, the cats in the study were completely indifferent. They showed no preference for the helpful person and no avoidance （避开）of the unhelpful person. Apparently, as far as cats are concerned, food is food.
What should we take from this? An attractive conclusion would be that cats are selfish and don' t care about how their owners are treated at all. This is an example of human-centered thinking of animals. To really understand cats, we have to get out of this view and think of them as cats.

3. What does most research about cats show?

AThey don't need their owners5 attention.

BThey are emotionally attached to their owners.

CThey don't experience separation anxiety as dogs do.

DThey respond to their owners' voices less than dogs do.

1. The doctor is very patient with his patients.

2. 新学期伊始，你们班准备组织一场迎新晚会，让同学们熟悉起来。你(Li Yuan)打算邀请外教(Tim)来参加迎新晚会。请给他写一封e—mail，内容包括：
(1)邀请他参加迎新晚会；
(2)介绍迎新晚会的一些活动安排；
(3)希望他能够做个简短发言；
(4)期待他的到来。

3. 你(Li Yuan)组织同学进行了一次烧烤野餐(barbecue)。请给你的英国朋友Tim写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
·野餐前的准备；
·野餐过程；
·印象最深刻的人或事。

A:Jim, you said you would not stay out late after school, didn't you? B:Yes,mom,I did. A:But it’s 10 o’clock now.（56）? B:Sorry.I’ve been to the hospital. A:What?（57）? B:No.I sent Jack to the hospital. A:Oh,really?（58）? B:He had a terrible headache on the way home. A:Is he better now？ B:（59）. A:Good for you,my dear! I’m very glad you can help others. B:（60）.

1. 第(58)填______

AWhat should I do

BThank you,mom

CWhere have you been

DYes,he is

EWhat was wrong with him

FWere you sick

GWhere is the hospital

HI'm sorry to hear that

2. 第(56)填______

AWhat should I do

BThank you,mom

CWhere have you been

DYes,he is

EWhat was wrong with him

FWere you sick

GWhere is the hospital

HI'm sorry to hear that

Jane:How do you like the idea of having a picnic this Saturday？ Michael:(56). But where shall we go？ Jane:What about going to the Western Hill？It’s quite cool there. Michael:(57). Shall we invite John and his girlfriend to go with us？ Jane:OK. And we can ask them to prepare some drinks. Michael:What should I do then？ Jane: (58). Michael: (59)？ Jane:I like oranges，watermelons，grapes，and bananas. Michael:When shall we start off？ Jane:(60)？We can get there in an hour and a half. Michael:OK. I'll call John and tell him about our plan.

3. 第(60)填______

AI'll say I did

BWonderful

CYes,it was

DThat’s a good idea

EYou'd better buy some fruit and sandwiches

FWhat kind of fruit do you like

GHow about 6 o’clock in the morning

HI'll be there

1. 你是王刚（Wang Gang），写一封给朋友李明（Li Ming）的祝贺信，祝贺他获得复旦大学计算机科学硕士学位，并祝他今后在学习和研究方面取得成功。

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