2023年成考专升本每日一练《英语》11月25日-聚题库

How men first learned to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery.All we really know is that men,unlike animals,somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds and which could be written down.Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters, we call words. The power of words,then,lies in their associations—the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary（文字的）style. Above all， the real poet is a master of words.He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music,and which by their position and association can move men to tears.We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately,or they will make our speech silly and rude.

1. The origin of language______.

Ais a legend handed down from the past

Bis reflected in sounds and letters

Cdates back to the prehistoric period

Dis a problem not yet solved

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(34)题选（）

Awrite

Bdraw

Cwatch

Dtake

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 do most cat people probably disagree with, according to Para. 1?

ACats are strange.

BCats are loving.

CCats are caring.

DCats are cold.

Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in,from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned（禁止）bottled water. Until now. The bottled water ban,which started on just a few campuses,has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities.The colleges have either completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans. Many people believe that producing and using bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. are among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access（获取）to filling stations are a better choice. An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually,while drinking from plastic containers costs $1,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimony—a chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death. The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat.(80)They argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nation's total waste.It's unfair to single out（单独挑出）their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that are also sold at school. 11@Which of the following is the main idea of the passage? Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water. B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water. C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales. D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.

4. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?　　

ABottled water is much cleaner than tap water.　　

BStudents should have freedom of choice.　　

CThe bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way,　　

D Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.

1. Do you have access to the Internet?

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。

4. The doctor is very patient with his patients.

1. 学校将组织一次英语演讲比赛，打算邀请外教(John)来做评委。请你(Li Yuan)给他写一封e—mail，内容包括：
1.邀请他担任评委(judge)；
2.告知他比赛安排(如：时间、地点等)；
3.希望他赛后进行点评；
4.期待他能接受邀请。

2. 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。

2023年成考专升本每日一练《英语》11月25日

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