《高级英语(二)》期末考试A卷  
　　　　　　　　 
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I. Choose the best answer20%
1. If we overwork ourselves, we may suffer from both physical and psychological fatigue.
  A. picture  B. mimic     C. mark        D. tire
2. Steel is an integral part of the modern skyscrapers.
   A. tedious    B. difficult     C. naive     D. inherent
3. He is a novice who has never prepared a meal.
   A. interesting    B. layman   C. sin    D. mistake
4. He was elated over the favorable reviews of his novel.
　　A. grievous   B. trembling    C. overjoyed  D. lazy
5. Perhaps the customer has ______ his monthly statement and not paid the bill.
　A. overlooked       B. bewildered    C. omitted       D. escaped
6. We should try every means to eradicate illiteracy.
    A. remove  B. improve  C. represent  D. dominate
7. The enemies were defeated and hence a humiliating withdrawal. 
　　A. disgusting     B. shameful  C. unkind      D. imperceptible
8. The kitten was so tiny and pathetic.
   A. pitiable   B. passionate  C. passive   D. pessimistic
9. All teachers reiterate the importance of initiative learning.
    A. repeat   B. detest  C. desire   D. tolerate
10. They plan to ______ the run-down house in a year’s time.
　A. revive    B. renovate    C. replace    D. remove
　
II. Decide whether the statement is true for false. 20%
1. Teachers declare that girls should act like ladies and keep quiet.(Sexism in School)
2. A lack of power and influence often finds expression in tentative comments.(Sexism in School)
3. Eruditely in “I muttered eruditely to the cat.” is used ironically. (Philosophers Among Carrots)
4. She was criticizing her husband and her sons when she quoted William James’ comment that “Even a pig has a philosophy.” (Philosophers Among Carrots)
5. Her husband was made to realize that it was important to keep the house tidy. (Philosophers Among Carrots)
6. Nothing but male assertiveness can account for boys’ dominance of classroom 
communication. (Sexism in Class)
7. Teachers declare that girls should act like ladies and keep quiet. (Sexism in Class)
8. 3.”Let me do it for you” behavior toward female students is detrimental to their becoming independent. (Sexism in Class)
9. 4. In terms of receiving acceptance from teachers the proportion of boys to girls is appropriately equal. (Sexism in Class)
10. Girls tend to think that their failure is, to a greater extent, due to external factors. (Sexism in Class)

III. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word20%
process,  heave,   end,   transfer,    ends,  pursuit,  hopper,   self,  victory,   goal

These overdetermined entrepreneurs give everything they have in the ___1__ of their goals and frequently ___2___ up truly giving everything. They ____3__ all of their possessions into the __4___ and make crushing contribution of __5___ in the battle for material ___6__. In the ____7__, control and power ____8__ from them to  the __9__ itself. Means and __10__ are in total disarray.

IV． Translate the following sentences into English20%
1. 雇主将雇员们的忍耐理解为软弱，没有意识到忍耐是有限度的。
2. 回顾过去，他认识到自己虚度了青春年华。
3. 在解决国际争端时，我们应该避免诉诸武力。
4. 他继续往下说，为空暴露出内心的不安来。
5. 当地居民预感到滑坡即将发生，于是纷纷逃离危险期。

V. Translate the following paragraph into Chinese20%
　　Those who are born into absolute poverty and are destined to live in it typically have an easier time with the money issue. They learn early not to expect wealth and  so avoid wasting emotions on such aspirations. They become amotivational in this regard. Some, on the other hand, determine to break out of their status and relentlessly strive for their share of the gold. Generally, they are bright, very ambitious, and follow fellow models of success. They develop skills, become knowledgeable, develop expertise, and work very hard. A few of them make it, but frequently at great expense.