2006年10月广东自考语言与文化真題00838

全国2006年10月高等教育自学考试

语言与文化试题

课程代码：00838

Ⅰ．Each of the following incomplete statements is followed by four alternatives． Read each statement and the four alternatives carefully and decide which of the four alternatives best completes the statement．(20%)

1．Venus is the Roman god of        ．(     )

A．beauty and love B．agriculture

C．the departed spirits D．the sea

2．The expression “to kick the bucket” means        ． (     )

A．to be angry B．to go away

C．to die D．to get out

3．Oscar is a        ． (     )

A．religious name B．flower name

C．name of authority D．weapon name

4．In English culture “green” connotes        ． (     )

A．longevity B．prosperity

C．immaturity D．sincerity

5．The phrasal verb “look towards” corresponds in meaning to the single word:  (     )

A．inspect B．examine

C．seek D．anticipate

6． The English-speaking people use the word “chicken” metaphorically to refer to        ．

(     )

A．a small creature B．a coward

C．a fool D．a hero

7．Camellia is a        ． (     )

A．religious name B．flower name

C．weapon name D．name of authority

8．A game played on horseback by two teams of players on a ground is called        ． (    )

A．hockey B．polo

C．rugby D．golf

9． A sweet dish typically composed of fruit baked with pastry is called        ． (    )

A． hamburger B． sandwich

C． hot dog D． pudding

10．The nonverbal messages that are consistent with accompanying verbal messages, but add to or strengthen or clarify the verbal message serve the function of        ． (    )

A．regulating B．repeating

C．complementing D．accenting