第一章 单元测试

1、单选题:
What is idiom? ( )
选项:
A:Idiom is a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
B:Idiom is a single unit of language which means something and used in formal articles.
C:Idiom is a group of words.
D:Idiom is an expression or word used in informal conversation.
答案: 【Idiom is a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

2、单选题:
Which one of the following statements is correct? ( )
选项:
A:Idioms directly express their meaning.
B:People seldom use idioms in daily conversation.
C:Idioms follow regular rules of grammar.
D:The structure of idioms is fixed.
答案: 【The structure of idioms is fixed.

3、单选题:
Which of the following can best explain the meaning of “to lay heads together”? ( )
选项:
A:To choose the cleverest one.
B:People gently put their heads together one by one.
C:To work together to come up with an idea or solution.
D:People sit together to spread a rumor.
答案: 【To work together to come up with an idea or solution.

4、单选题:
Which of the following statement is true? ( )
选项:
A:Words in an idiom can be changed by their synonyms.
B:Metaphor is most frequently used in English idioms.
C:Idioms can be found only in Chinese and English.
D:Idioms do not employ figures of speech.
答案: 【Metaphor is most frequently used in English idioms.

5、单选题:
Which of the following is NOT an idiom? ( )
选项:
A:as mad as a hatter
B:the same as
C:to be at liberty
D:It is raining cats and dogs.
答案: 【the same as

6、单选题:
What is culture? ( )
选项:
A:Culture is the language people speak in each country.
B:Culture is everything shared by people on earth.
C:Culture is everything in written form.
D:Culture is the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, and values that characterize a particular society.
答案: 【Culture is the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, and values that characterize a particular society.

7、单选题:
What is non-material culture? ( )
选项:
A:A wide variety of things, from buildings, technological gadgets, and clothing, to film, music, literature, and art.
B:Everything exists in our life.
C:The values and beliefs, language, communication, and practices that are shared by a group of people.
D:The things people created during their lives, the things that humans make and use.
答案: 【The values and beliefs, language, communication, and practices that are shared by a group of people.

8、多选题:
Why are idioms important? ( )
选项:
A:English speakers frequently use idioms both in oral and written language.
B:Idioms are the essence of a language.
C:Many language test systems, such as IELTS, clearly stipulate the use of idioms at each level.
D:Idioms will help in your reading, writing, and translation.
答案: 【English speakers frequently use idioms both in oral and written language.;
Idioms are the essence of a language.;
Many language test systems, such as IELTS, clearly stipulate the use of idioms at each level.;
Idioms will help in your reading, writing, and translation.

9、多选题:
Which of the following statements are true about culture? ( )
选项:
A:Culture is shared.
B:Culture is composed of material culture and non-material culture.
C:Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next.
D:Culture is changing.
答案: 【Culture is shared.;
Culture is composed of material culture and non-material culture.;
Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next.;
Culture is changing.

10、多选题:
What are true about material culture and non-material culture? ( )
选项:
A:Material culture can also influence the non-material aspects of culture.
B:Material culture emerges from non-material culture.
C:Material culture is shaped by non-material culture.
D:Material culture and non-material culture don’t exist simultaneously.
答案: 【Material culture can also influence the non-material aspects of culture.;
Material culture emerges from non-material culture.;
Material culture is shaped by non-material culture.

第二章 单元测试

1、单选题:
Tom's been feeling under the weather for a couple of days, so he's ( ).
选项:
A:going to see a priest
B:going to see a lawyer
C:going to see a doctor
答案: 【going to see a doctor

2、单选题:
We always thought Barry was a weak and cowardly guy, but he showed his true colors when he ( ).
选项:
A:saved a kid from a bear attack
B:started drinking whisky and rye
C:bought a big black motorbike
答案: 【saved a kid from a bear attack

3、单选题:
Tony took his driving test again today, and passed with flying colours so ( ).
选项:
A:he still can't get his license
B:he can get his license at last
C:he'll have to take it again
答案: 【he can get his license at last

4、单选题:
Even though Uncle Barry drinks like a fish, he ( ).
选项:
A:never drinks much
B:never looks drunk
C:never drinks alcohol
答案: 【never looks drunk

5、单选题:
Pablo went to the party, but he felt like a fish out of water because ( )
选项:
A:he was the only Mexican guy there
B:he was tired of eating meat and chicken
C:he'd forgotten to take his swimming shorts
答案: 【he was the only Mexican guy there

6、单选题:
Grant felt all at sea because ( ).
选项:
A:it was his first day at university
B:he was sick of his job
C:he was enjoying sailing
答案: 【it was his first day at university

7、单选题:
He wants to save money for a rainy day, so he will ( ).
选项:
A:enjoy a meal at home with his families
B:buy himself a Rolex
C:celebrate his birthday at a luxury hotel
答案: 【enjoy a meal at home with his families

8、单选题:
If someone was the black sheep of the family, his relatives were probably ( ) to have him gone.
选项:
A:sad
B:surprised
C:glad
答案: 【glad

9、单选题:
She was completely taken aback by his rage, because ( ).
选项:
A:he was usually good-natured
B:he lost his temper now and then
C:he was often furious
答案: 【he was usually good-natured

10、单选题:
Her husband is such a cold fish that ( ).
选项:
A:I am glad to go out with them
B:he is very popular in the neighborhood
C:I am reluctant to have them over for dinner
答案: 【I am reluctant to have them over for dinner

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