1、英语词汇学自考题-29 及答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、B(总题数:48,分数:100.00)1.Strictly speaking, idioms are expressions that are not readily understandable from their _ of individual elements. A. grammatical meanings B. literal meanings C. deep meanings D. structural meanings(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.2.In a broad sense, idi
2、oms may include _. A. colloquialisms B. catchphrases C. slang expressions D. all the above and others(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.3._ idioms are characterized by semantic unity and structural stability. A. All the B. Few C. None of the D. Not all the(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.4._ is not the characteristics of idioms. A.
3、Terseness B. Expressiveness C. Vividness D. Complication(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.5.We say the structure of idioms are stable because _. A. the constituents of idioms cannot be replaced B. the word order cannot be inverted or changed C. many idioms are grammatically unanalyaable D. all of the above(分数:2.00)A
4、.B.C.D.6.The structure of an idiom is to a large extent _. A. flexible B. remaining changing C. unchangeable D. none of the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.7.By “structural stability“ of idioms, which of the following is incorrect?_ A. The constituents of idioms can not be replaced. B. Many idioms are grammat
5、ically analyzable. C. The constituents of idioms can not be deleted. D. The constituents of idioms can not be added to.(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.8.The boys are playing in the river in the raw. “In the raw“ in this sentence means “_“. A. naked B. robe C. shorts D. vest(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.9.By regular combination
6、s we speak of the regular collocations such as _. A. turn over a new leaf B. as cool as a cucumber C. draw the curtain D. make friends with(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.10.According to its grammatical functions, idioms can be classified into five groups. The idiom “heart and soul“ belongs to _. A. idioms nominal
7、 in nature B. idioms adjectival in nature C. idioms verbal in nature D. idioms adverbial in nature(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.11.Idioms nominal in nature function as _. A. nouns B. attributes C. modifiers D. words(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.12.The advantage of classifying idioms according to grammatical function is to _.
8、 A. use idioms correctly and appropriately B. understand idioms correctly C. remember idioms quickly D. try a new method of classification(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.13.Idioms verbal in nature are _. A. verb phrases B. phrasal verbs C. verb idioms D. all the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.14.“Flesh and blood“ is an idi
9、om _ in nature. A. verbal B. nominal C. adjectival D. adverbial(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.15.“Cut and dried“ is an idiom _ in nature. A. verbal B. nominal C. adjectival D. adverbial(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.16.Let the dog see the rabbit is an idiom _. A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in nature C. verbal in nature D.
10、 adverbial in nature(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.17.As poor as a church mouse is an idiom _. A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in nature C. verbal in nature D. adverbial in nature(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.18._ are mainly proverbs and sayings. A. Idioms nominal in nature B. Idioms verbal in nature C. Idioms adverbial in
11、 nature D. Sentence idioms(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.19.Idioms adverbial in nature function as _. A. adverbs B. adjectives C. verbs D. words(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.20.Sentence idioms suggest all the idioms of this category are complete _. A. sentences B. words C. fragments D. phrases(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.21.In terms of c
12、omplexity of sentences, sentence idioms can be divided into three types except _. A. simple sentence B. declarative sentence C. compound sentence D. complex sentence(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.22.How are you is a(n) _. A. idiom nominal in nature B. idiom verbal in nature C. idiom adjective in nature D. sentenc
13、e idiom(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.23.In nothing flat as an idiom is _ in nature. A. verbal B. nominal C. adjectival D. adverbial(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.24.Idioms in the course book are used in a _. A. broad sense B. narrow sense C. figurative sense D. special sense(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.25.Forms and functions of idioms ar
14、e _. A. identical B. not identical C. different D. not necessarily identical(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.26.The idiom “new brooms sweep clean“ was created probably by _. A. seamen B. housewives C. farmers D. hunters(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.27.Take the helm was first used by _. A. housewives B. seamen C. fishermen D. sp
15、ortsmen(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.28.A bull in a china shop was first used by _. A. fishermen B. hunters C. farmers D. cooks(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.29.Jump the bait, a fish out of water were first used by _. A. housewives B. seamen C. fishermen D. sportsmen(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.30.“Hang in there, old buddy; the worst is
16、yet to come.“ In this sentence, “hang in there“ uses _. A. colloquialisms B. slang C. literary expressions D. alliteration(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.31.As to the stylistic features of idioms, which can not be included? A. Colloquialisms. B. Slang. C. Euphemism. D. Literary expressions.(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.32.The
17、sentence “He is a big wheel.“ means _. A. he has a big circle B. his legs are long C. his ear has big wheels D. he is a very important person(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.33.It is said that John is in the soup. “In the soup“ means _. A. in high spirits B. in low spirits C. in trouble D. in the water(分数:2.00)A.B.
18、C.D.34.The meaning of the idiom toil and moil is _. A. damage from continuous use B. without deceit C. work very hard and long D. with all ones belongings(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.35.Duplication of synonyms is called _. A. reiteration B. repetition C. juxtaposition D. metaphor(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.36.Idioms manif
19、est apparent rhetorical colouring which doesnt include _. A. phonetic manipulation B. lexical manipulation C. stylistic manipulation D. figures of speech(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.37.The phonetic manipulation of idioms include _. A. reiteration, alliteration B. reiteration, rhyme C. alliteration, rhyme D. non
20、e of the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.38.Lexical manipulation of idioms show in _ aspects. A. reiteration B. juxtaposition C. repetition D. all of the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.39.The idiom “toil and moil“ has _ rhetorical colouring. A. rhyme B. juxtaposition C. reiteration D. alliteration(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.40.T
21、he idiom “toss and turn“ is a(n) _ as far as rhetorical features of idioms are concerned. A. alliteration B. metaphor C. metonymy D. rhyme(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.41.By hook and by crook is an example of _. A. alliteration B. repetition C. reiteration D. rhyme(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.42.The idiom “A little pot is s
22、oon hot.“ has _ rhetorical colouring. A. rhyme B. alliteration C. reiteration D. juxtaposition(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.43.Which of the following is not one respect of the rhetorical features of idioms?_ A. Phonetic manipulation. B. Lexical manipulation. C. Syntactical manipulation. D. Figures of speech.(分数:
23、2.00)A.B.C.D.44.If two main constituents of an idiom share the same initial sound, it is called _. A. repetition B. alliteration C. rhyme D. none of the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.45.Simile, metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and personification are _. A. variations of idioms B. figures of speech C. lexical
24、 manipulation D. rhetorical features(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.46.“Sooner or later“ has rhetorical _ colouring. A. rhyme B. alliteration C. reiteration D. juxtaposition(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D.47.Spend money like water is an example of _. A. metaphor B. simile C. metonymy D. synecdoche(分数:4.00)A.B.C.D.48.Play fast an
25、d loose shows the feature of _. A. repetition B. reiteration C. juxtaposition D. rhyme(分数:4.00)A.B.C.D.英语词汇学自考题-29 答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、B(总题数:48,分数:100.00)1.Strictly speaking, idioms are expressions that are not readily understandable from their _ of individual elements. A. grammatical meanin
26、gs B. literal meanings C. deep meanings D. structural meanings(分数:2.00)A.B. C.D.解析:解析 Strictly speaking, idioms are expressions that are not readily understandable from their literal meanings of individual elements. 严格地讲,习语是不能从某个体成分的直接意思立即理解其意义的。答案为 B。2.In a broad sense, idioms may include _. A. col
27、loquialisms B. catchphrases C. slang expressions D. all the above and others(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 In a broad sense, idioms may include colloquialisms, catchphrases, slang expressions, proverbs, etc. 从广义上讲,习语可以包括 12 语词、时髦语、俚语、谚语等。答案为D。3._ idioms are characterized by semantic unity and structural st
28、ability. A. All the B. Few C. None of the D. Not all the(分数:2.00)A. B.C.D.解析:解析 根据教材,习语有两大特性,semantic unity(语义的整体性)和 structural stability(结构稳定性)。只要是习语都具有这两大特性。答案为 A。4._ is not the characteristics of idioms. A. Terseness B. Expressiveness C. Vividness D. Complication(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 四个选项的意思分别是
29、 terseness(简洁,精炼),expressiveness(表现,表达),vividness(形象性)和 complication(复杂)。Being phrases or sentence, idioms each consist of more than one word.说明俗语一般都很简洁,朗朗上口,不会是很复杂的语句,所以 D 项是错误的。答案为 D。5.We say the structure of idioms are stable because _. A. the constituents of idioms cannot be replaced B. the word
30、 order cannot be inverted or changed C. many idioms are grammatically unanalyaable D. all of the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 习语的一大特性是结构稳定性,原因有四:(1)The structure of an idiom is to a large extent unchangeable. (2)The word order cannot be inverted or changed. (3)The constitutes of an idiom cannot ba d
31、eleted or added to. (4)Many idioms are grammatically unanalysable. 答案为 D。6.The structure of an idiom is to a large extent _. A. flexible B. remaining changing C. unchangeable D. none of the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C. D.解析:解析 The structure of an idiom is to a large extent unchangeable. 一个习语的结构在很大程度上是不可改变的。
32、答案为 C。7.By “structural stability“ of idioms, which of the following is incorrect?_ A. The constituents of idioms can not be replaced. B. Many idioms are grammatically analyzable. C. The constituents of idioms can not be deleted. D. The constituents of idioms can not be added to.(分数:2.00)A.B. C.D.解析:
33、解析 Many idioms are grammatically unanalysable很多习语在语法上是不可分析的。因此B 错误。答案为 B。8.The boys are playing in the river in the raw. “In the raw“ in this sentence means “_“. A. naked B. robe C. shorts D. vest(分数:2.00)A. B.C.D.解析:解析 “in the raw”means naked(裸体的)。答案为 A。9.By regular combinations we speak of the reg
34、ular collocations such as _. A. turn over a new leaf B. as cool as a cucumber C. draw the curtain D. make friends with(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 规则组合是我们用来指像 make friends with(与交朋友),break silence(打破沉默)和 smooth tongue(油嘴滑舌)这些规则搭配,其意义能从组合成分的字面意义中得以理解。答案为 D。10.According to its grammatical functions, idioms
35、 can be classified into five groups. The idiom “heart and soul“ belongs to _. A. idioms nominal in nature B. idioms adjectival in nature C. idioms verbal in nature D. idioms adverbial in nature(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 题干译文:根据语法功能可将习语分成五类,习语“heart and soul”属于哪一类?heart and soul(全心全意地)是一个由 and 连接的两个名词组成
36、的习语。它看上去表面像一个名词短语,但它实际上用作状语。答案为 D。11.Idioms nominal in nature function as _. A. nouns B. attributes C. modifiers D. words(分数:2.00)A. B.C.D.解析:解析 Idioms nominal in nature have a noun as the key word in each and function as a noun in sentences名词性习语都有一个名词充当关键词,而且在句中用作名词。答案为 A。12.The advantage of classi
37、fying idioms according to grammatical function is to _. A. use idioms correctly and appropriately B. understand idioms correctly C. remember idioms quickly D. try a new method of classification(分数:2.00)A.B. C.D.解析:解析 We prefer the criterion of “grammatical functions“. This is because such classifica
38、tion will be more helpful in the actual use of idioms. 我们倾向于语法功能的标准。这是因为此种分类在习语的实际使用中将更为有益。答案为 B。13.Idioms verbal in nature are _. A. verb phrases B. phrasal verbs C. verb idioms D. all the above(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 题干译文:下列哪项属于动词性习语?Idioms verbal in nature can be subdivided into phrasal verbs and
39、 other verb phrases. 动词性习语被进一步细分为短语动词和其他的动词短语。所以动词短语、短语动词、动词习语都正确。答案为 D。14.“Flesh and blood“ is an idiom _ in nature. A. verbal B. nominal C. adjectival D. adverbial(分数:2.00)A.B. C.D.解析:解析 flesh and blood(亲骨肉)是一个名词性习语。答案为 B。15.“Cut and dried“ is an idiom _ in nature. A. verbal B. nominal C. adjectiv
40、al D. adverbial(分数:2.00)A.B.C. D.解析:解析 习语 cut and dried 意为“预先安排好的,不可能改变的”,在句子中具有形容词的功能。答案为 C。16.Let the dog see the rabbit is an idiom _. A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in nature C. verbal in nature D. adverbial in nature(分数:2.00)A.B.C. D.解析:解析 Let the dog see the rabbit 的意思是“不要妨碍别人看或干某事”,表达动词词义
41、。答案为 C。17.As poor as a church mouse is an idiom _. A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in nature C. verbal in nature D. adverbial in nature(分数:2.00)A.B. C.D.解析:解析 As poor as a church mouse 的意思是“一贫如洗”,表达形容词词义。答案为 B。18._ are mainly proverbs and sayings. A. Idioms nominal in nature B. Idioms verbal in n
42、ature C. Idioms adverbial in nature D. Sentence idioms(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 sentence idioms are mainly proverbs and sayings. 句式习语主要是谚语和格言。答案为 D。19.Idioms adverbial in nature function as _. A. adverbs B. adjectives C. verbs D. words(分数:2.00)A. B.C.D.解析:解析 副词性词语可在句中充当状语。答案为 A。20.Sentence idioms sugg
43、est all the idioms of this category are complete _. A. sentences B. words C. fragments D. phrases(分数:2.00)A. B.C.D.解析:解析 As term “sentence idioms“ suggest, all idioms of this category are complete sentences. 句式习语表示,所有这类习语都是完整的句子。答案为 A。21.In terms of complexity of sentences, sentence idioms can be di
44、vided into three types except _. A. simple sentence B. declarative sentence C. compound sentence D. complex sentence(分数:2.00)A.B. C.D.解析:解析 In terms of complexity they can be further divided into simple, compound and complex sentences. 就复杂性而言,句式习语能被进一步细分为简单句、复合句和复杂句。答案为 B。22.How are you is a(n) _. A
45、. idiom nominal in nature B. idiom verbal in nature C. idiom adjective in nature D. sentence idiom(分数:2.00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 How are you?意为“你好吗?”,是疑问句,简单句。因为句式习语包括简单句、复合句和复杂句,因此 how are you 属于句式习语。答案为 D。23.In nothing flat as an idiom is _ in nature. A. verbal B. nominal C. adjectival D. adverbial(分数:2.
46、00)A.B.C.D. 解析:解析 in nothing flat 的意思是“马上,很快”,是副词性习语。答案为 D。24.Idioms in the course book are used in a _. A. broad sense B. narrow sense C. figurative sense D. special sense(分数:2.00)A. B.C.D.解析:解析 Idioms in the course book are used in a broad sense. 教材中讨论到习语包括的口语词、时髦词、俚语、谚语等,因此是用的广义上的习语。答案为 A。25.Forms and functions of idioms are _. A. identical B. not identical C. different D. not necessarily identical(分数:2.00)A.B.C. D.解析:解析 习语的形式多种多样,可以是短语,句子等,习语可以做多种用途,因此它们是不同