参考译文：

成功的语言学习是积极主动的学习。所以，成功的语言学习者从不等待机会去说这门语言，而是要求人们在他们犯错误的时候给予纠正。他们会努力去同人交流。他们不怕犯错误和再试一次。对于他们来说，能用这门语言思考比懂得每个单词的意思更重要。

福师1108考试批次《大学英语（1）》复习题二及参考答案

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Gilbert Arenas was born on January 6, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. His father played college football at the University of Miami. In 1984, the pair moved to Los Angeles, California where Gilbert's father was an actor in commercials and soap operas.

the NBA playoffs during his second year. The highlight of the decade for the Wizards was their post-season victory against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA playoffs.

1. What did Gilbert's father do for a living in California?.

A. He was an artist. B. He was a basketball player. C. He was an actor .D. He was a football player.

2. When did Gilbert become the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School?

A. When he was 11 . B. In 1984. C. When he was 14 . D. As a junior in high school.

3. Why was Gilbert drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors?

A. Because many coaches thought that he was not ready. B. Because the Golden State Warriors liked him very much.

C. Because his family has moved to the Golden State. D. Because his performance is disappointing in the season.

4. Which of the following players did NOT help the Wizards make the playoffs in Gilbert's second year?

A. Gilbert Arenas. B. Gold State Warriors. C. Antawn Jamison. D. Larry Hughes.

5. Which of the following words best describes Gilbert Arenas as described by the passage?

A. Overrated. B. Hard-working. C. Talented. D. Both B and C.

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There are stories about two U. S. presidents, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, which attempt to explain the

American English term OK. We don't know if either story is true, but they are both interesting.

The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born, Kinderhook, New York. Van Buren's friends organized a club to help him become President. They called the club the Old Kinderhook Club, and anyone who supported Van Buren was called "OK".

6. The author _________.

A. believes both of the stories B. doesn't believe a word of the stories

C. is not sure whether the stories are true D. is telling the stories just for fun

7. According to the passage, President Jackson _______.

A. couldn't draw up any documents at all B. didn't like to read important papers by himself

C. Often had his assistants sign documents for him D. wasn't good at reading, writing or spelling

8. According to the first story, the term "OK" _______.

A. was approved of by President Jackson B. was the title of some official documents

C. was first used by President Jackson D. was an old way to spell "all correct"

9. According to the second story, the term "OK" _______.

A. was the short way to say "Old Kinderhook Club"B. meant the place where President Van Buren was born

C. was the name of Van Buren's club D. was used to call Van Buren's supporters in the election

10. According to the second story, the term "OK" was first used _______.

A. by Van Buren B. in a presidential election

C. to organize the Old Kinderhook Club D. by the members of the "Old Kinderhook Club"

( 3)Although the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than the present population