超星尔雅高级英语写作考试答案

一、单选题 （题数：40，共 40.0 分）
1The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contest because ________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
he painted very good
B、
they believed he painted well
C、
of their belief that he was an good artist
D、
the judges had been told of his talents
答案：D
2There has not been a great response to the slate, _________?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
does there
B、
hasn't there
C、
hasn't it
D、
has there
答案：D
3________ did Jerome accept the job.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
Only because it was interesting work
B、
Because it was interesting work
C、
Only because it was interested work
D、
The work was interesting
答案：A
4Captain Henry, _____ crept slowly through the underbrush.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
being remote from the enemy,
B、
attempting to not encounter the enemy,
C、
trying to avoid the enemy,
D、
not involving himself in the enemy,
答案：C
5The supporting evidence for the thesis statement of your response essay often comes from ________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
the text given
B、
your personal knowledge and experiences
C、
the combination of these aspects
D、
all of the above
答案：D
6Baseball was invented as an urban game in order for owners to make money, players to become arrogant, and spectators to drink overpriced beer. The tone of the sentence is _________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
objective
B、
nostalgic
C、
humorous
D、
bitter
答案：C
7Many of the current international problems we are now facing _____.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
linguistic incompetencies
B、
are the result of misunderstandings
C、
are because of not understanding themselves
D、
lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
答案：B
8A good arguable issue usually involves__________（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
more than one reasonable answer
B、
personal tastes
C、
purely private questions
D、
one definite answer
答案：A
9If given the funding, scientists could trace most aggressive behavior of crime and violence to either too much testosterone or low blood sugar. The tone of the sentence is _________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
objective
B、
sentimental
C、
subjective
D、
joyful
答案：A
10The thesis statement of an interpretive analysis should tell readers__________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
the title of the work
B、
the background of the author
C、
the main points in the interpretation
D、
the structure of the analysis essay
答案：C
11The hospital owes __________ for the construction of the new wing.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
the government twenty million dollars
B、
for the government twenty millions dollars
C、
to the government twenty million dollars
D、
twenty millions of dollars to the government
答案：A
12According to one scholar, Weinstein, Disneyland's success is due to its ability to reflect and reinforce "America's most important beliefs, values, ideals, and symbols" (151). The number put in the parenthesis at the end of the sentence refers to __________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
the paragraph number
B、
the page number
C、
the section number
D、
the volume number
答案：B
13When writing a primarily agreeing response, you should do all the following EXCEPT _________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
giving a long summary of the article
B、
building on the text
C、
applying the ideas to a new context
D、
praising the text
答案：A
14Paraphrase When there is an absence of reliable information about drugs, the risks involved in using them are greatly increased. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the original sentence?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
There is no reliable information about drugs.
B、
There are no risks involved in using drugs if we have reliable information about them.
C、
The risks involved in using drugs have increased.
D、
Using drugs is more dangerous when we don’t know what effects and danger are involved.
答案：D
15Paraphrase This book contains a totally new outlook that combines the wisdom of the past with scientific knowledge to solve the problems of the present. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the original sentence?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
Problems of the past and present are solved in this book.
B、
In this book, current knowledge and past wisdom are combined to solve current problems.
C、
Only by using knowledge of the past and present can we solve problems.
D、
None of today’s problems can be solved without scientific knowledge.
答案：B
16People are increasingly concerned about food safety, and matters such as food-borne illnesses, environmental contaminations, natural toxicants in foods, pesticides, and food additives. Moving the food from the field to processors, stores, and onto your table requires a vast network. Public agencies monitor this huge network. Which of the following is the best topic for the passage?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
food safety
B、
public agencies
C、
food-borne illnesses
D、
pesticides
答案：A
17The student has quoted from page 580 of The American Promise: A History of the United States, 2nd compact edition, written by James L. Roark, Michael P. Johnson, Patricia Cline Cohen, Sarah Stage, Alan Lawson, and Susan M. Hartmann and published in 2003 by Bedford/St. Martin’s in Boston. Which of the following is correct?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
Roark, James L. The American Promise: A History of the United States. 2nd compact ed. Boston: Bedford, 2003.
B、
Roark, James L., et al. The American Promise: A History of the United States. 2nd compact ed. Boston: Bedford, 2003.
C、
Roark, James L. The American Promise: A History of the United States. Boston: Bedford, 2003.
D、
Roark, James L., et al. The American Promise: A History of the United States. Boston: Bedford, 2003.
答案：B
18If we have to have a pet around the house, get one that is (docile) and easy to manage. The word in the paranthesis means_________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
gentle
B、
short
C、
sick
D、
young
答案：A
19Editorials in newspapers are written mainly to __________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
argue a point
B、
entertain readers
C、
provide information
D、
tell a story
答案：A
20The chairman requested that __________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
the members studied more carefully the problem
B、
the problem was more carefulnessly studied
C、
with more carefulness the problem could be studied
D、
the members study the problem more carefully
答案：D
21Paraphrase Nine out of ten doctors responding to a survey said they recommend our product to their patients if they recommend anything. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the original sentence?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
Nine out of ten doctors recommend the product.
B、
Of the doctors who responded to a survey, nine out of ten doctors recommend the product.
C、
If they recommend anything, nine out of ten doctors responding to a survey recommend the product.
D、
Most doctors recommend the product.
答案：C
22The committee has met and ______.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
they have reached a decision
B、
it has formulated themselves some opinions
C、
its decision was reached at
D、
it has reached a decision
答案：D
23Despite these criticisms, Ballard and Clanchy’s article still has some value and we need to judge it in terms of the authors' purpose in writing it. The overall evaluation made in this sentence is inclined to be ________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
negative
B、
positive
C、
right
D、
wrong
答案：B
24The teacher have had some problems deciding ________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
when to the students they shall return the final papers
B、
when are they going to return to the students the final papers
C、
when they should return the final papers to the students
D、
the time when the final papers they should return for the students
答案：C
25Adams was dismissed from his position _______.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
because his financial records were improperly
B、
because finance-wise he kept poor records
C、
for keeping improper financial record
D、
for keep financial records that were improper
答案：C
26Paraphrase It would be difficult to overpraise this book. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the original sentence?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
This is a difficult book.
B、
It is difficult not to overpraise this book.
C、
This book deserves much praise.
D、
It is difficult to praise this book.
答案：C
27It is very difficult to stop the cultivation of marijuana because _____.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
it grows very carelessly
B、
of it’s growth without attention
C、
it grows well with little care
D、
it doesn’t care much to grow
答案：C
28The student is quoting Rabbi Isaac P. Fried from page 38 of the following newspaper article: Treaster, Joseph B. “Healing Herb or Narcotic? Marijuana as Medication.” New York Times 14 Nov. 1993: 38+. Which of the following is correct?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
“I consider this [alleviating acute pain and nausea] a need that has to be filled,” says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. “Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990's?” (Treaster 38).
B、
“I consider this [alleviating acute pain and nausea] a need that has to be filled,” says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. “Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990's?” (qtd. in Treaster 38).
C、
“I consider this [alleviating acute pain and nausea] a need that has to be filled,” says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. “Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990's?” (qtd. in Isaac 38).
D、
“I consider this [alleviating acute pain and nausea] a need that has to be filled,” says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. “Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990's?” (Isaac 38).
答案：B
29Manufacturers often sacrifice quality _____.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
for a larger profit margin
B、
in place of to earn more money
C、
to gain more quantities of money
D、
and instead earn a bigger amount of profit
答案：A
30Alfred Adams has not _______.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
lived lonelynessly in times previous
B、
never before live sole
C、
ever lived alone before
D、
before lived without the company of his friends
答案：C
31Having been asked to speak at the convention, _____________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
some notes were prepared for Dr. Casagrande
B、
Dr. Casagrande prepared some notes
C、
the convention members were pleased to hear Dr. Casagrande
D、
some notes were prepared by Dr. Casagrande
答案：B
32After the funeral, the residents of the apartment building _______.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
sent faithfully flowers all weeks to the cemetery
B、
sent to the cemetery each week flowers faithfully
C、
sent flowers faithfully to the cemetery each week
D、
sent each week faithfully to the cemetery
答案：C
33This year will be difficult for this organization because __________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
they have less money and volunteers than they had last year
B、
it has less money and fewer volunteers than it had last year
C、
the last year it did not have as few and little volunteers and money
D、
there are fewer money and volunteers that in the last year there were
答案：B
34Which of the following sentences makes the best main idea?（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
As a college student there are many appealing courses of study from which to choose.
B、
Computer science programs are increasingly popular.
C、
Child care and teaching appeal to a large number of students.
D、
Many high school students attend college.
答案：A
35The CIA was engaged in (covert) activities in South America that were not made public. The word in the paranthesis means _____.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
foreign
B、
dishonest
C、
dangerous
D、
hidden
答案：D
36Samuel Slater opened a new factory in Rhode Island in 1790 and employed seven boys and two girls between the ages of seven and twelve. The primary purpose of this sentence is to __________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
persuade readers
B、
inform readers
C、
to entertain readers
D、
describe a place
答案：B
37Mr. Sierra offered ______ because she had faith in his capabilities.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
to Mr. Armstrong the position
B、
Mr. Armstrong the position
C、
the position for Mr. Armstrong
D、
Mr. Armstrong to the position
答案：B
38Florida has not yet ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, and ______.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
several other states hasn't either
B、
neither has some of the other states
C、
some other states also have not either
D、
neither have several other states
答案：D
39The Puritans came to the new land for religious freedom, yet they allowed little freedom to their followers. Anne Hutchinson was banished from the colony for preaching that salvation can come through good works. The tone of the sentence is _________.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
ironic
B、
sentimental
C、
optimistic
D、
friendly
答案：A
40You must give __________ each time when you directly refer to the work of another writer in your writing.（1.0分）1.0 分
A、
full documentation
B、
the author’s name
C、
the title of the work
D、
the date of publication
答案：A
二、多选题 （题数：15，共 30.0 分）
1Read the following sentences and decide which are facts.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Britain has one of the highest crime rates in the world.
B、
A robbery takes place every five seconds in some cities.
C、
When they are caught, a large number of criminals appear in court.
D、
To reduce crime, we need more police and tougher punishments.
答案：ABC
2The world of dinosaurs is very familiar to the general population. Which of the following sentences can support this main idea?（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Boys are more interested in dinosaur toys than girls.
B、
Scientists believe that the birds of today are descended from dinosaurs.
C、
Every year, new movies and TV shows about dinosaurs are produced.
D、
Children study dinosaurs and play with dinosaur toys from an early age.
答案：BCD
3A reference is used in academic writing because _________.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
it reflects the main point of the writing
B、
it can give more authority to the writing
C、
it helps readers find the original source
D、
it prevents the writer from the charge of plagiarism
答案：BCD
4There are several reasons why online courses are increasing in popularity. Which of the following sentences can support this main idea.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Online courses are flexible in terms of time.
B、
Online courses have been available since the 1990s.
C、
Online courses are more convenient for students who live far away from the campus.
D、
Online courses take much time to make.
答案：AC
5Effective note-taking employs __________.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
symbols
B、
more articles
C、
abbreviations
D、
simplified grammar
答案：ACD
6Which of the following cases will need references?（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
A mention of facts or figures from another writer.
B、
An idea of your own.
C、
A quotation from a work by any author.
D、
Something that is agreed to be common knowledge.
答案：AC
7The best way to reduce traffic in our city is to build a metro subway system. Which of the following sentences can support this main idea.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Pollution is very bad in our city.
B、
Widening the freeway has not solved the problem of traffic.
C、
A metro subway system would encourage people to take public transportation to work.
D、
A metro subway system requires more time and investment.
答案：BC
8As Orwell (1940) noted, Dickens frequently described food but was uninterested in food production. He considered that this was because of the writer’s background: “He was a Cockney, and London is the centre of the earth” (pp. 53–4). The reference given in the sentences here mainly uses ________.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
a summary
B、
a quotation
C、
a paraphrase
D、
all of the above
答案：AB
9Read the following sentences and decide which are opinions.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Smoking can be dangerous.
B、
95% of criminals cannot read.
C、
Too many people smoke in Britain.
D、
Poor education causes half of all crime.
答案：AC
10Train stations are interesting places to visit. Which of the following sentences can support this main idea.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
The architecture of each train station is often connected to the history of a city.
B、
The passengers are frequently more interesting to watch than other types of travelers.
C、
Trains are a good alternative for people who are afraid of flying.
D、
It is much cheaper and safer to travel by train.
答案：AB
11Which of the following would be considered as plagiarism?（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Not providing a reference when you have used somebody’s idea.
B、
Taking a paragraph from a classmate’s essay without giving a reference.
C、
Not giving a reference when you use commonly accepted ideas, e.g. Aids is a growing problem.
D、
Presenting the results of your own research.
答案：AB
12Scenic Beach is my favorite picnic spot because of its beauty. Which of the following sentences can support this main idea.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
It is a quiet narrow beach covered with oyster shells.
B、
One time I had an interesting experience there.
C、
The Olympic Mountains rise straight up out of the water on the other side of the channel.
D、
The beach gets very crowded at weekends or on holidays.
答案：AC
13Currently, roads are often congested, which is expensive in terms of delays. It is claimed that building more roads, or widening existing ones, would ease the congestion. But not only is the cost of such work high, but the construction process adds to the congestion, while the resulting extra road space may encourage extra traffic. Therefore constructing extra roads is unlikely to solve the problem, and other remedies, such as road pricing or greater use of public transport, should be examined. Which of the following solutions is/are proposed in the paragraph?（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Widening existing roads.
B、
Building more roads.
C、
Use of private cars.
D、
Use of public transport.
答案：ABD
14Childhood diabetes has many possible causes. Which of the following sentences can support this main idea.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
Obesity is a major cause of diabetes.
B、
Children who eat too much sugar can get diabetes.
C、
Children with diabetes need constant medical care.
D、
Childhood diabetes is more dangerous than adulthood diabetes.
答案：AB
15Currently, roads are often congested, which is expensive in terms of delays. It is claimed that building more roads, or widening existing ones, would ease the congestion. But not only is the cost of such work high, but the construction process adds to the congestion, while the resulting extra road space may encourage extra traffic. Therefore constructing extra roads is unlikely to solve the problem, and other remedies, such as road pricing or greater use of public transport, should be examined. It can be seen from the paragraph that building more roads __________.（2.0分）2.0 分
A、
is costly
B、
increases congestion
C、
causes extra traffic
D、
reduces the waste of land
答案：ABC
三、判断题 （题数：30，共 30.0 分）
1It is reasonable to suggest that, in order to solve the problem, all the solutions should be used at once.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
2Outlining is a form of note-taking that gives a quick display of key issues and essential supporting details.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
3The writing task in the new TEM-6 test is source-based.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
4In a solution paper, you should argue for your solution through sound reasoning and solid evidence.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
5To make the connection clear to readers, use transitions between sections.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
6In the margin of a book you explicitly state the ideas only indirectly suggested by the text. This is annotation to evaluate.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
7A solution paper is intended to persuade readers to take actions to solve the problem that has been affecting the life of a community.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
8To join the most important club in the school.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
9When you use annotations to clarify, you can underline key statements, number supporting arguments, define unusual words, and paraphrasing difficult passages.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
10After brainstorming and identifying topics.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
11In IELTS, Writing Task 2 counts more towards your overall test band score.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
12When taking notes in outline form, record as many details as you can.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
13Like any type of writing, your reading journal needs to be convincing.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
14You use some words from a newspaper article because they sound better than how you could say something similar. This is NOT an act of plagiarism.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
15You use some ideas from an article from your school’s newspaper in your essay. This is an act of plagiarism.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
16You are not allowed to write Task 2 first.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
17You must complete both tasks to get an accurate band score.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
18Through annotations to clarify, you may recognize your reactions and express them in writing.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
19In a review, you should save any quotes for the especially important ideas in the text.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
20When taking a test that you need to pass.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
21One technique for developing the habit of keeping a journal is freewriting.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
22Argument refers to an individual claim, but not a whole text.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
23President Nixon probably resigned as a result of the Watergate cover-up. The use of the word "probably" makes the statement less assertive.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
24A reading journal is a diary of your thought processes.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
25You can do well in one writing task to get a good score.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
26Eating less to lose weight.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
27If the meaning of words or structure is unclear, a well-placed question mark will remind you of what is puzzling.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
28[Introduction] Youth drug abuse is a serious problem nowadays in many cultures. Not only is illegal drug use on the rise, but children as young as ten years old are experimenting with alcohol and tobacco. The reasons for this behaviour are unclear, but certain sociologists blame the examples set by their elders. The introductory paragraph shows that this essay is an account.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √
29Alder, too, believed that early childhood experiences shaped the human personality, but he emphasized the social nature of the child’s urges. This statement is an opinion.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： ×
30Your essay cannot discuss every feature of a text or every idea the text has evoked.（1.0分）1.0 分
答案： √