2024年成考专升本每日一练《英语》11月22日-聚题库

If there is one thing I'm sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers.It is not that newspapers are a necessity.Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio.Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday.But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.
The nature of what is news may change.What basically makes news is what affects our lives — the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same.I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though.It's already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic(基因) engineering.In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do — as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It's quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted(传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home.In fact, I'm pretty sure that how it will happen in the future.You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read — sports and international news, et C.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media(媒体).They actually feed off each other.Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn't happened
D.What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air.And as for the Internet, it's never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.

1. From the passage, we can infer _______.

Anewspapers will win the competition among the different media

Bnewspapers will stay with us together with other media

Ctelevision will take the place of newspaper

Dthe writer believe some media will die out

In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know.This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is.If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order.You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no roles about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars.Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people.If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a "doggie bag".It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.
Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal.Some people have "Sunday dinner".This is an especially big noon meal.
Tips are not usually added to the check.They are not included in the price of the meal, either.A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave.In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there.Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

2. Which statement is true?

AAmerican people like sitting with people they don't know

BA hostess always seats a small group at a large table

CAmerican people never sit with people they don't know

DAmerican people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking

Passage Five Americans like to be straightforward when it comes to getting to know someone.Their personal questions might seem offensive in some cultures.For example,“Where did you go to school?”might annoy an Englishman,because the answer reveals his social status.Here,it is simply an attempt to speed up the getting-to-know-you process. While many Americans are very well-traveled,they"re in the minority.D.on"t be offended if a comment about your country or culure seems insulting—it"s usually just a lack of information,and a gentle correction will be well accepted.What if the conversation goes wrong to a topic that you find private,such as health or politics?Americans can"t always take a subtle hint when they"re being disturbing—a light-hearted comment and a change of subject will probably work.If you"re from Europe, expect to hear how many famous ancestors of your country appear in their family tree.And if you"re from Britain,that sudden odd way of speaking is probably an American"s attempt to imitate your accent—it"s meant to be joking.These days there is little in the United States that truly offends.As a universal rule,it is also wise to avoid talking about religion,money,and politics. So,now that you know what to expect,how do you go about meeting one of those 315 million Americans?As we have seen,Americans are doers,joiners,and organizers.According to the old joke, if you put two British people on a desert island,they"ll form a committee.Two Americans are more likely to set up a boat-building club,or a professional association for survivors.They can"t resist talking to someone who shares their particular passion,so whatever your professional or leisure interest,find a group and get involved.

3. What would Americans most probably do when they meet a European?

AThey would correct his English accent.

BThey would hear his opinion of America.

CThey would inquire about Europe's health system.

DThey would boast about their European ancestors.

Claude-Oscar Monet(1840-1926)was a French artist and a leading member of the Impressionist group of painters. Born in Paris, Monet spent his childhood in Le Havre. There he met a local artist, Eugène Boudin,who encouraged him to become a landscape painter. In 1859,Monet went to Paris to study at the Académie Suisse. Between 1860 and 1862, Monet served in the army in Algeria（阿尔及利亚）.He returned to Paris where he met most of the major artists of the era. In 1870,Monet married Camille Doncieux. T, escape the Franco-Prussian war, they moved to London. Back to France，they settled at Argenteuil，a boating centre on the Seine（塞纳河）which drew many other Impressionist painters. Working from nature was a particular symbol of the Impressionist movement,and one that Monet valued,reflecting in his paintings the ever-changing impact of light and weather conditions. In 1872,he visited Le Havre where he painted“An Impression,Sunrise”. When exhibited in 1874,part of its title was used by a critic to label the whole movement“Impressionism”. Monet’s wife died in 1879,and he set up home with Alice Hoschedé,the wife of one of his most important sponsors. During the 1880s,Monet travelled through France painting a variety of landscapes. He gradually became better known and for the last30 years of his life he was regarded as the greatest of the Impressionists. From 1890 he began to paint a series（系列）of pictures of one subject， including“Haystacks”“Rouen Cathedral”and“Waterlilies”. The latter were painted in the fine garden Monet created at his house at Giverny,where he lived from 1883 on. He painted them over and over again,most significantly in a series especially for a museum in Paris.

4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

AImpressionism was born in London.

BMonet was one of the sponsors of Impressionism.

CArgenteuil was the birthplace of many impressionists.

DImpressionist paintings are mainly based on nature.

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. 根据下面的汉语提示，写一篇题为“Why Should We Learn English”的短文。 (1)英语现已成为一种国际语言；
(2)现在大多数书籍、报纸和杂志都以英文出版和印刷；
(3)学习英语需要耐心。

2. 你（Li Yuan）刚买了一块表，但你不满意，因为它总有毛病。写一封抱怨信，其内容如下：（1）买表的时间、地点；
（2）出现的问题；
（3）要求退货。

2024年成考专升本每日一练《英语》11月22日

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