1、全国 2010 年 10 月自学考试语言与文化试题及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：150 分钟)一、课程代码：00838(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1. Language is _ in that it is rule governed. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.arbitraryB.vocalC.systematicD.human2.In its narrow sense “culture” can be defined as _ of a population. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.conceptsB.lifewayC.behavioural pattern
2、sD.social institutions3._ meaning is communicated when the feelings or attitudes of language users are expressed. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.AffectiveB.ReflectedC.CollocativeD.Conceptual4._ is a ship in which a group of British Puritans sailed to America in 1620. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.The Revolutionary WarB.Christmas
3、RoseC.CowboyD.The May Flower5. “He graduated from English Department, Beijing University.” illustrates the fact that English differs from Chinese in _ .( ) （分数：1.00）A.branching sentence pattemsB.paratactic relationsC.word orderD.number and case6.The word “for” in “it must be snowing, for it is so br
4、ight outside.” shows that English is a(n) _ language. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.object prominentB.hypotacticC.SOVD.analytic7._ are used to address others to draw their attention. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.ResponsesB.VocativesC.FarewellsD.Introductions8.Which of the following is used when one fails to catch what the speak
5、er has said? ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Excuse me.B.Im sorry.C.Keep nodding.D.I beg your pardon.9._ are implied or indirect references. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Nonverbal signsB.IdiomsC.AllusionsD.Phrasal verbs10.The proverb “God help those who help themselves“ is related to _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.ChristianityB.literary works
6、C.geographyD.navigation11._ is a direct comparison between two or more unlike things, normally introduced by “like“ or “as“. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.A metaphorB.A proverbC.A simileD.An idiom12.“黑面包” can be translated into ( ) （分数：1.00）A.brown breadB.dark breadC.black breadD.red bread13.Honorifics are defined
7、 by Websters Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary as a class of grammatical forms used in speaking to or about a social _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.inferiorB.superiorC.equalD.equivalent14. In the United States, the black people are often referred to as _ in which the colour of their skin that caused them troubles
8、and sufferings is NOT mentioned in English euphemisms. （ ） （分数：1.00）A.niggersB.negroesC.the blackD.African Americans15.John does well in school. Furthermore, he takes an active part in the social work. The logical relationship between the above sentences is _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.additiveB.adversativeC.c
9、ausalD.temporal16.In English letters, the date is put _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.at the top right cornerB.below the receivers addressC.at the upper left cornerD.above the signature17.Venus is the Roman god of _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.the departed spiritsB.agricultureC.beauty and loveD.the sea18.British English is s
10、poken in _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Great BritainB.AustraliaC.New ZealandD.All of the above19.All the planets in solar system EXCEPT _ got their names from Greeo-Roman mythology. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.EarthB.MarsC.JupiterD.Pluto20.The word in British English for “电车” is _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.motor carB.engineC.tramD.tu
11、beII21. In English culture the general rule is to introduce _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.a young person to an older oneB.a man to a womanC.an inferior to a superiorD.the host to the guest22.God, as an interjection, can be used to express _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.satisfactionB.impatienceC.doubtD.hesitation23.English h
12、as kinship terms and distinguishes some characteristics in relatives, including _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.blood relationshipB.seniorityC.generationD.sex24.An American professor has prepared a letter of recommendation for his student, and his student is expected to say “_”. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Thank you very much
13、B.I feel so sorry that it has taken you so much timeC.I feel so sorry that it has caused you so much troubleD.I really appreciate your help25.Which of the following proverbs are related to navigation? ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Great men are not always wise.B.An Englishmans house is his castle.C.Many drops of w
14、ater will sink the ship.D.The good seaman is known in bad weather.26. The red colour is usually associated with _ in both English speaking countries and China. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.purityB.envyC.celebrationsD.joyful occasions27.A Chinese shows respect not only to a superior as his interlocutor. He uses ho
15、nofifics to refer to his superior _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.when his superior is presentB.when his superior is not presentC.when his superior knows he is mentionedD.when his superior does not know he is mentioned28.If the sentences in a text are connected by _ means, we say that they exhibit cohesion. ( ) （
16、分数：1.00）A.grammaticalB.phoneticC.lexicalD.meaningless29.In English-speaking countries, _ are frequently advertised. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.medicinesB.domestic serviceC.sexual serviceD.cigarette30.Which of the following brand names are named after their designers or manufacturers? ( ) （分数：1.00）A.ChanelB.Sale
17、mC.RolexD.FordHI31.People now generally agree that language, culture and thought 1, each influencing and shaping the other two.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_32.The kinship terms “grandfather“, “grandmother“, “grandson“, “granddaughter“ and others show that the distinction between 1 and maternal relatives is often
18、 ignored in English.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_33. Relative clauses in English are called 1 when modification and word order are discussed.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_34. In business English, “in the 1“ is equivalent to running a business profitably.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_35. Usually the person who answers the telephone ends the
19、 conversation over the 1 with “Thank you for calling“.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_36.A 1 is a brief familiar maxim of folk wisdom, usually compressed in form, often involving a bold image and frequently a jingle that catches the memory.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_37.Terms of humility are used to show the speakers 1.（分数：2.0
20、0）填空项 1:_38.Text refers to any piece of spoken or written language, which expresses a complete 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_39.The word in American English for “电梯” is 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_40.In English 1 is often used metaphorically to refer to a formidably fierce, cruel person, especially a woman.（分数：2.00）填空项 1
21、:_IV41.Why do we say that culture is a historical phenomenon? （分数：3.00）_42.How do speakers of English view dogs? （分数：3.00）_43.What does the short term EST stand for? （分数：3.00）_44.What is the definition of the word ADVERTISING? （分数：3.00）_V45.Strike while the iron is hot. （分数：3.00）_46.Please give us y
22、our comments. （分数：3.00）_47.If there is any inappropriacy in my manuscript, please feel free to change it. （分数：3.00）_48.他壮得像头牛。 （分数：3.00）_49.请不要挂电话。 （分数：3.00）_50.谋事在人，成事在天。 （分数：3.00）_VI51.What are the topics that are considered by English speakers too personal to talk about? （分数：10.00）_52.What cross-
23、cultural differences can you find between English and Chinese thanks? （分数：10.00）_全国 2010 年 10 月自学考试语言与文化试题答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：150 分钟)一、课程代码：00838(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1. Language is _ in that it is rule governed. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.arbitraryB.vocalC.systematic D.human解析：2.In its narrow sense “culture” can be
24、 defined as _ of a population. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.conceptsB.lifeway C.behavioural patternsD.social institutions解析：3._ meaning is communicated when the feelings or attitudes of language users are expressed. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Affective B.ReflectedC.CollocativeD.Conceptual解析：4._ is a ship in which a group of
25、British Puritans sailed to America in 1620. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.The Revolutionary WarB.Christmas RoseC.CowboyD.The May Flower 解析：5. “He graduated from English Department, Beijing University.” illustrates the fact that English differs from Chinese in _ .( ) （分数：1.00）A.branching sentence pattemsB.paratacti
26、c relationsC.word order D.number and case解析：6.The word “for” in “it must be snowing, for it is so bright outside.” shows that English is a(n) _ language. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.object prominentB.hypotactic C.SOVD.analytic解析：7._ are used to address others to draw their attention. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.ResponsesB.Vo
27、catives C.FarewellsD.Introductions解析：8.Which of the following is used when one fails to catch what the speaker has said? ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Excuse me.B.Im sorry.C.Keep nodding.D.I beg your pardon. 解析：9._ are implied or indirect references. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Nonverbal signsB.IdiomsC.Allusions D.Phrasal verb
28、s解析：10.The proverb “God help those who help themselves“ is related to _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Christianity B.literary worksC.geographyD.navigation解析：11._ is a direct comparison between two or more unlike things, normally introduced by “like“ or “as“. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.A metaphorB.A proverbC.A simile D.An idi
29、om解析：12.“黑面包” can be translated into ( ) （分数：1.00）A.brown bread B.dark breadC.black breadD.red bread解析：13.Honorifics are defined by Websters Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary as a class of grammatical forms used in speaking to or about a social _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.inferiorB.superior C.equalD.equivalent解
30、析：14. In the United States, the black people are often referred to as _ in which the colour of their skin that caused them troubles and sufferings is NOT mentioned in English euphemisms. （ ） （分数：1.00）A.niggersB.negroesC.the blackD.African Americans 解析：15.John does well in school. Furthermore, he tak
31、es an active part in the social work. The logical relationship between the above sentences is _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.additive B.adversativeC.causalD.temporal解析：16.In English letters, the date is put _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.at the top right cornerB.below the receivers addressC.at the upper left corner D.above t
32、he signature解析：17.Venus is the Roman god of _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.the departed spiritsB.agricultureC.beauty and love D.the sea解析：18.British English is spoken in _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Great BritainB.AustraliaC.New ZealandD.All of the above 解析：19.All the planets in solar system EXCEPT _ got their names from G
33、reeo-Roman mythology. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Earth B.MarsC.JupiterD.Pluto解析：20.The word in British English for “电车” is _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.motor carB.engineC.tram D.tube解析：II21. In English culture the general rule is to introduce _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.a young person to an older one B.a man to a woman C.an inferio
34、r to a superior D.the host to the guest解析：22.God, as an interjection, can be used to express _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.satisfactionB.impatience C.doubt D.hesitation解析：23.English has kinship terms and distinguishes some characteristics in relatives, including _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.blood relationship B.seniorityC
35、.generation D.sex 解析：24.An American professor has prepared a letter of recommendation for his student, and his student is expected to say “_”. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Thank you very much B.I feel so sorry that it has taken you so much timeC.I feel so sorry that it has caused you so much troubleD.I really app
36、reciate your help 解析：25.Which of the following proverbs are related to navigation? ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Great men are not always wise.B.An Englishmans house is his castle.C.Many drops of water will sink the ship. D.The good seaman is known in bad weather. 解析：26. The red colour is usually associated with _
37、 in both English speaking countries and China. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.purityB.envyC.celebrations D.joyful occasions 解析：27.A Chinese shows respect not only to a superior as his interlocutor. He uses honofifics to refer to his superior _. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.when his superior is present B.when his superior is not
38、present C.when his superior knows he is mentionedD.when his superior does not know he is mentioned解析：28.If the sentences in a text are connected by _ means, we say that they exhibit cohesion. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.grammatical B.phoneticC.lexical D.meaningless解析：29.In English-speaking countries, _ are frequ
39、ently advertised. ( ) （分数：1.00）A.medicinesB.domestic service C.sexual service D.cigarette解析：30.Which of the following brand names are named after their designers or manufacturers? ( ) （分数：1.00）A.Chanel B.SalemC.RolexD.Ford 解析：HI31.People now generally agree that language, culture and thought 1, each
40、 influencing and shaping the other two.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：interact）解析：32.The kinship terms “grandfather“, “grandmother“, “grandson“, “granddaughter“ and others show that the distinction between 1 and maternal relatives is often ignored in English.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：patemal）解析：33. Relative cl
41、auses in English are called 1 when modification and word order are discussed.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：postmodifiers）解析：34. In business English, “in the 1“ is equivalent to running a business profitably.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：black）解析：35. Usually the person who answers the telephone ends the conversati
42、on over the 1 with “Thank you for calling“.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：telephone）解析：36.A 1 is a brief familiar maxim of folk wisdom, usually compressed in form, often involving a bold image and frequently a jingle that catches the memory.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：proverb）解析：37.Terms of humility are used to
43、show the speakers 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：modesty）解析：38.Text refers to any piece of spoken or written language, which expresses a complete 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：meaning）解析：39.The word in American English for “电梯” is 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：elevator）解析：40.In English 1 is often used metaphorically to refer to a formidably fierce, cruel person, especially a woman.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：dragon）解析：IV41.Why do we say that culture is a historical phenomenon? （分数：3.00）_正确答案：( )解析：42.How do speakers of English view dogs? （分数：3.00）_
