still in position some 22,000 miles in space above the Atlantic. Since Early Bird was launched, about a dozen communications satellites have been placed in space over the oceans and continents. They transmit live television broadcasts of important events all around the world.

Questions to consider for writing the passage:

1. What do microwaves transmit? 2. How do microwaves travel?

3. What would happen if we tried to send television directly from Europe

to America?

4. What is the use of relay stations? 5. Can we do the same over water?

6. What do we use to solve the problem? 7. What is Early Bird?

Passage (3)

Sea Harvest

Man is a land animal, but he is also closely ties to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, experts estimate that nearly two-thirds of the world population live within 80 kilometers of the seacoast. In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning to grow less. The sea, however, still offers hope to supply many of man’s needs.

The riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology are impressive. Oil and gas exploration have existed for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals such as manganese, iron, nickel and copper exist on the ocean floor ready to be mined.

Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by Oriental peoples.

Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy such as hydroelectric power.

Technology is enabling man to explore ever deeper under the sea. The new undersea technology is providing divers with diving suits and undersea chambers that are kept at sea-level pressure. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.

The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. By the year 2000, experts believe that the problems of exploiting the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved

Questions to consider for writing the passage:

1. How has the sea helped man throughout history? 2. What happens to resources on land today?

3. 4. 5. 6.

How about the resources under the sea? What is there to be mined under the sea? How will fish farming help man?

What will warm temperature of the ocean, the currents and waves offer for man?

7. What is technology enabling man to do at present?

8. Will the problem to exploit the sea be solved in the future?

Part VIII Writing (2)

Direction: Write a note making arrangements, using the following cues.

Task（1）

December 27, 2007// Jack// party/ New Year/ 7:00 p.m./ December 30/ Students’ Club// previously discussed/ your conjuring tricks/ follow/ Mary/ performance/ 7:45 p.m.// requested/ be there/ 10 minutes/ early// any questions/ contact me// thanks// Kevin

Task （2）

15 October,2007 // Dr. Smith// My friend/ Gary Gum/ stomach trouble// suffer two weeks// been to several hospitals/ given/ various drugs/ no effect// not cured// appreciate/ give/ thorough examination// thank// Carmen

Task (3)

3 May, 2007//Jack//thank/desk calendar/after/journey/four months/finally/reach me// very useful/ information / back /each page/ worth / long wait// widen/ scope/ knowledge/ various topics // great appreciation / thoughtfulness/ a million thanks// Nancy

华中师范大学网络教育学院

《综合英语（1）》练习测试题库参考答案

Part I. Vocabulary (1)

Direction: Choose a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase in each of the following sentences.

1 D 2 C 3 D 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 B 8 D 9 C 10 A 11 D 12 C 13 B 14 C 15 B 16 D 17 A 18 B 19 D 20 D 21 B 22 C 23 B 24 B 25 A 26 C 27 D 28 C 29 C 30 C 31 A 32 A 33 B 34 C 35 D 36 A 37 A

Part II Vocabulary (2)

Direction: Fill in each blank with a preposition or an adverb in the box. Notice that there are more words than necessary and some words may be used more than one time.

Exercise 1

1 turned down 2 taking over 3 does …up 4 getting on 5 looked over / had looked over 6 took to 7 bring down 8 is looking into 9 come across 10 got through 11 turned in 12 to bring … around 13 brought on

Exercise 2

1 came across 2 look round 3 ran into 4 draw on 5 set off 6 got through 7 got away 8 took to 9 brought up

10 came round 11 get at 12 look over

Part III Use of English

Direction: Complete the following dialogs by choosing an appropriate expression that meets the requirement in the parentheses.

1 B 2 D 3 C 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 B 9 C 10 A 10 D 11 A

Part IV Reading Comprehension

Direction: Read the passages below and choose the best answer among the four provided to each question.

Text 1 1—8 B D C C C D A D Text 2 1—7 B C D A D D A Text 3 1—8 D D C C B A B A Text 4 1—7 A ACDDBC Text 5 1—6 B C D D B

Text 6 1—5 B D A B C Text 7 1—5 C D A A C Text 8 1—5 D C A B A Text 9 1—5 B C C A D Text 10 1—5 B D A C B

Part V Cloze

Direction: Fill in each blank with a preposition or an adverb from the box. Notice that there are more words than necessary and some words may be used more than one time.

Exercise 1 1. on

2. of

3. for

4. still

5. about

6. for 7. even 8. up 9. perhaps 10. on

Exercise 2

1. at 2. usually 3. on 4. every 5. from 6. Over 7. out 8. however 9. than 10. that

Part VI Translation

Direction: Translate each of the sentences into English.

1 She has devoted herself to the cure of cancer.

2 I have longed to meet him, but I’ve got no chance. Please give my regards to him. 3 At last the teachers were convinced that the little boy did not cheat/had not cheated on the

examination.

4 She would rather spend ten dollars on a lipstick than (spend) one dollar on a book. 5 If I had the chance to travel in space, I would count in Mars and Venus on my itinerary. 6 For lack of money, they delayed repairing the roof though it leaked badly.

7 At the latest fashion show, the wide range in color and style of newly-designed winter clothes attracted everyone present.

8 He would rather listen to others than talk by himself.

9 She hadn’t heard from her son for more than three months, so she was rather concerned about his safety.

10 It is well known that he is unwilling to share his office with the newcomer. 11 It was not until I saw your letter that I came to know that I misunderstood you. 12 It is very important for you to attend the meeting, as well as for me. 13 Discoveries in science are often applied to industrial production.

14 The little boy identified the suspect by the scar on his face among the crowd.

15 Students benefit a lot from the lectures given by Professor Smith, an outstanding linguist.

Part VII Writing (1)

Direction: Read the following article and write a coherent passage to summarize the main ideas of the article, using the questions provided as your reference.

Passage (1)

参考答案：

Many people think that entertainment means money, but actually you can have a good time without paying anything at all. When you stroll through busy streets, you can see an interesting show of different people from all over the world and a free fashion show, too. When stores are closed, window-shopping is a harmless amusement. Sometimes, you can hear an interesting debate in a local college or university, see a film or attend a concert at the local public library, or visit a flea market. If you stop to listen to a street musician, you not only enjoy yourself but also get a lot of warm sunshine and fresh air. From time to time you can pretend to be a tourist and get to know the city all over again. With imagination and a spirit of