第一章 单元测试

1、单选题：
When assessing an English essay, if the content is found to be insufficiently specific, which of the following methods is most helpful in improving this issue?
选项：
A:Employ more complex grammatical structures
B:Add specific examples and detailed descriptions
C:Use more transition words and phrases
D:Reduce the use of long sentences and increase short sentences
答案: 【Add specific examples and detailed descriptions】

2、单选题：
Which of the following descriptions about the terms 'fresher' and 'freshmen' is correct?
选项：
A:They both refer to new university staff
B:They both refer to all university students
C:'Fresher' refers to all new employees, while 'freshmen' refers to all new students
D:'Fresher' specifically refers to new students in the UK, while 'freshmen' specifically refers to new students in the US
答案: 【'Fresher' specifically refers to new students in the UK, while 'freshmen' specifically refers to new students in the US】

3、单选题：
What is the main function of exaggeration techniques in English writing?
选项：
A:Reduce the length of the text
B:Increase humor and appeal
C:Accurately convey information
D:Simplify sentence structure
答案: 【Increase humor and appeal】

4、判断题：
Skimming techniques can help students quickly identify the specific information from articles.
选项：
A:正确
B:错误
答案: 【错误】

5、单选题：
Which of the following methods can help college freshmen deal with homesickness?
选项：
A:Ask parents for financial advice
B:Consult professors
C:Go shopping
D:Call home frequently
答案: 【Call home frequently】

6、单选题：
Why is clarity and specificity of content emphasized in English writing?
选项：
A:It makes it easier for readers to understand the author's viewpoint
B:It increases the length of the article
C:It makes the article appear more complex
D:It reduces the author's writing time
答案: 【It makes it easier for readers to understand the author's viewpoint】

第二章 单元测试

1、单选题：
Which of the following best reflects the importance of the 'identity' element in email analysis when responding to inquiries from international students?
选项：
A:Identifying the identity of the email sender to adjust the response content according to their role and background.
B:Understanding the cultural background of the email sender in order to provide more targeted advice.
C:Ensuring the language style of the email is formal to show respect to the recipient.
D:Quickly reading the email to save time and improve response efficiency.
答案: 【Identifying the identity of the email sender to adjust the response content according to their role and background.】

2、判断题：
A metaphor is a rhetorical device that expresses deeper meanings by comparing one thing to another.
选项：
A:错误
B:正确
答案: 【错误】

3、多选题：
Which of the following options are the functions of metaphors in writing?
选项：
A:Express cultural or symbolic meanings.
B:Create vivid imagery.
C:Convey abstract concepts.
D:Only used to describe the weather.
答案: 【Express cultural or symbolic meanings.;
Create vivid imagery.;
Convey abstract concepts.】

4、单选题：
What method does the author apply in writing to explain abstract concepts?
选项：
A:By using metaphors to convey abstract ideas, helping readers understand better.
B:Metaphors are only applicable to poetry and literary works, not to expository writing.
C:Metaphors are mainly used to increase the word count of the article.
D:Using metaphors can make the article more obscure and difficult to understand.
答案: 【By using metaphors to convey abstract ideas, helping readers understand better.】

5、单选题：
What does the term "polyglot" mean?
选项：
A:A special language.
B:A person who can use multiple languages.
C:An expert in one language.
D:A researcher in linguistics.
答案: 【A person who can use multiple languages.】

6、单选题：
What is one of the key criteria for evaluating the organization of an essay in English writing?
选项：
A:Diversity of rhetorical devices.
B:Quotation at the end.
C:Vocabulary used.
D:Logical order of the essay.
答案: 【Logical order of the essay.】