全國2005年1月高等教育自學(xué)考試

英語閱讀（二）試題

課程代碼：00596

Ⅰ.Match the words from Column A with the definitions from Column B.(15%)

    A.      B.

1.fasten     A. eat very quickly

2.vaguely     B. not clearly felt

3.utterly     C. fix firmly

4.gobble     D. dark with clouds

5.strengthen    E. completely

6.probe     F. animal living by killing and eating other animals

7.predator               G. an apparatus sent into the sky to examine the conditions in outer space

8.overcast    H. make sth. strong or stronger

9.figure     I. fixed regular pay

10.approximately   J. moreover or in addition

11.famine     K. change one’s place of living

12.assemble    L. fit or put together

13.migrate    M. serious lack of food

14.furthermore   N. nearly, almost

15.salary     O. symbol for a number

Ⅱ. All the following sentences are taken from the textbook. Study each sentence carefully and choose A,B,C or D that has the closest meaning to the underlined word or phrase.(15%)

1.What breathtaking impertinence to advertise 1p OFF your soap or washing powder or dog food or whatever.

A. very disgusting     B. frightening

C. excited      D. very unusual and astonishing

2.The person thanked me and put me completely at ease.

A. brought...trouble     B. freed...from pain

C. made...nervous     D. made...comfortable

3.Not only will these questions help you understand a person’s needs, you  also strengthen rapport by showing concern and listening.

A. peaceful atmosphere    B. friendly relationship

C. recognition      D. mutual understanding