2020年上学期《高级阅读（二）》期末考试试卷
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1.(阅读理解)Reading Comprehension (30%, 2×15) Passage One Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage. In giving a business presentation, many speakers think that if their idea is strong, their audience will get it readily. They feel discouraged when the audience is unable to understand their presentations. That happens a lot especially when technical experts are invited to make a product presentation to a group of users. What can we do to make a business presentation easier to understand? In my view, good presentations have always been simple and visual. In an effective business presentation, the fewer the points, the better the message gets passed on. You focus on the depth of coverage instead of the width of coverage. Additionally, you make your ideas visual and relevant, so the message is understood better and remembered longer. Great business presenters relate their ideas and concepts to their audience by using simple, powerful diagrams instead of relying on text-based slides. In fact, drawing diagrams forces a presenter to make the idea clear even at the
preparation. It is impossible to draw a diagram when you are not clear about an idea. When your idea is clear, it is easier to transfer it. Most audiences understand a diagram faster and remember it longer. This possibly explains why most of the memorable presentations have been visual in nature.(本题10.0分)
1.(单选题)Many speakers believe that the stronger their idea ______.(本题2.0分)
A.the more powerful their speech will be
B. the more meaningful their speech will be
C. the more easily the audience will understand it
D.the harder the audience will find it to follow
答案：C.
解析：无.
2.(单选题)Why are you advised to give fewer points in your presentation?(本题2.0分)
A.To pass on the messages better.
B.To avoid wasting too much time.
C.To allow audience to take notes.
D. To leave more time for questions.
答案：A.
解析：无.
3.(单选题)The speaker can help the audience remember the message longer by______.(本题2.0分)
A. displaying text-based slides
B.avoiding long technical terms
C.focusing on the width of coverage
D.using simple and powerful diagrams
答案：D.
解析：无.
4.(单选题)The underlined word “transfer” in this passage most probably means“______”.(本题2.0分)
A.create
B.pass on
C.take off
D.describe
5.(单选题)This passage is mainly about______.(本题2.0分)
A.how to make an effective business presentation
B.how to present strong ideas in a presentation
C.how to focus on the depth of coverage
D. how to prepare a powerful diagram
2.(阅读理解)Passage Two Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage. Blue Jeans Company was established in October 2012 and operates as a partnership between Elena Horowitz and James Foster. In fact, it began in Elena’s basement when they sold jeans to friends. And now the company has grown to have its own online store, relationships with suppliers in Alisa, and local factories. The company has had its revenues double every two months. For our day-to-day operations, Blue Jeans Company has established several key relationships and we can easily expand our production when the demand for our goods increases. We obtain the best organic cotton from two suppliers, one located in Turkey and the other in Japan, which means that their supplies are produced without the use of any chemicals. Once the shipment arrives in the US, it’ll be routed to our production and shipping partner in Los Angeles. We work closely with our partner to ensure
quality through regular checks. It is also where the products will ship out. Our office is located on 2029 Century Park East where all staff work together, handling all online order processing and ensuring the purchase and delivery of the products run smoothly. It’s also where all requests for refunds are handled in addition to the future launch of the jean-recycling program.(本题10.0分)
1.(单选题) Blue Jeans Company first started it business by______.(本题2.0分)
A.selling its product to friends
B.doing business in an online store
C.exporting jeans to Asian countries
D. supplying raw materials to local factories
2.(单选题)“Organic cotton” in Line 1, para. 3, probably means “cotton______’(本题2.0分)
A.manufactured automatically
B.grown in local regions
C.produced without using chemicals
D.imported from foreign countries
3.(单选题) To ensure product quality, the company______.(本题2.0分)
A.uses man-made materials
B. observes strict regulations
C.checks its products regularly
D.often asks for clients’ opinions
答案：C.
解析：无.
4.(单选题)The company’s products will ship out from______.(本题2.0分)
A.New York
B.Los Angeles
C.Turkey
D.Japan
答案：B.
faster怎么读?
解析：无.
5.(单选题)What will the company do in the future?(本题2.0分)
A.Sell its products worldwide.
B.Handle all its orders online.
C. Establish a new office in New York.
D.Carry out a jean-recycling program.
3.(阅读理解)Passage Three Questions 1to 5 are based on the following passage. Falls are the number one cause of death to old people at home. Most old people can live safely at home if they make a few changes. Falls are common as people are getting older. Up to half of home accidents could be prevented by making some very simple changes. Here are a few suggestions: Mark trouble spots with bright tapes. The first and last steps on stairs are usually high-risk accident areas. Applying bright tapes and using bright light in these areas would make these spots easier to see. Put grab bars (扶手) in the bathroom. A large number of falls occur in the bathroom. This is unfortunate because it’s easy to make the area from accidents. Putting grab bars in the bathroom gives people something to hang on to. Invest in a personal alarm. A personal alarm can be started if a person falls or otherwise gets in trouble. With the push of a button, the alarm automatically sends a signal, which gets someone to call and see if the person needs help.(本题10.0分)