大学英语（2）期末考试A卷 答 卷注意：答案在最后面一、阅读：20% (所有答案必须填在答卷表格里,否则不得分) ( 1 )Weddings ceremonies in the United States vary as much as the people do. But many weddings, no matter where or how they are performed, include certain traditional customs. For instance, the bride and groom often exchange rings at the ceremony. The rings are usually worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, and are exchanged in the middle of the ceremony. Today, the ring shows the couples love for one another.After the ceremony, the couple is often showered with handfuls of uncooked rice by friends and family. Rice, as we know, shows productivity and harvest. And then, there is often a party, where the food is so plentiful that it almost takes the attention away from the people. Soon the bride stands in the center of the room, often on a chair, and throws her flowers to the unmarried women at the party. Tradition says that whoever catches the flowers will be the next bride. Some women eagerly try to catch the flower; others shy away.And then it is time for the bride and groom to set off the tradition of a honeymoon, a trip after the wedding. The trip nowadays varies greatly by wealth, time and preference. Sometimes the couple will spend a single night at a nearby hotel; or they may spend two weeks at a faraway foreign city as well.1. According to the passage, _A_. A. American wedding ceremonies are somewhat traditional B. American wedding ceremonies provide a lot of flowers C. American wedding ceremonies are preferable D. American wedding ceremonies are magnificent2. According to the passage, what does the sentence “no matter where or how they are performed” (Para. 1) really mean? B A. The wedding ceremonies may be held in different ways and places. B. The wedding ceremonies may be held at any time. C. The wedding ceremonies may be held everywhere. D. The wedding ceremonies may be held in any way.3. The word “showered” (in Para. 2) probably means _B_. A. dressed B. scattered C. provided D. touched4. From the passage, we can safely conclude that _A_. A. American couples hold fashionable wedding ceremonies. B. American couples hold traditional wedding ceremonies. C. American couples go on expensive honeymoon trips. D. American couples exchange rings after the honeymoon.5. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A A. Weddings in North America B. Weddings in America C. Wedding Ceremonies D. Wedding Traditions( 2 )Crime is a very serious problem in Britain. One sort of crime which particularly worries people is juvenile delinquencythat is, crimes committed by young people. For some years juvenile delinquency had been increasing. There are two main sorts of juvenile crimes: stealing and violence. Most people do not understand why young people commit these crimes. There are, I think, a large number of different reasons.These crimes are not usually committed by people who are poor or in need. Young people often dislike and hate the adult world. They will do things to show that they are rebels. Also in Britain today it is easier for young people to commit crimes because they have more freedom to go where they like and more money to do what they like.There are two other possible causes which are worth mentioning. More and more people in Britain live in large towns. In a large town no one knows who anyone else is or where they live. But in the village I come from crimes are rare because everyone knows everyone else.Although it is difficult to explain, I think the last cause is very important. Perhaps there is something with our society which encourages violence and crime. It is a fact that all the time children are exposed to films and reports about crime and violence. Many people do not agree that this influences the young people, but I think that young people are very much influenced by the society they grow in. I feel that the fault may be as much with our whole society as with these young people.6. From the passage we know that many British people are confused about _D_. A. the cause of juvenile crimes B. the rise of the crime rate C. the problem of crimes in their country D. the various kinds of juvenile delinquency7. One reason why young people in large cities are more likely to commit crimes is that _B_. A. nobody knows anything about others B. they are free to move C. they live a better life D. they need more money8. According to the passage, which groups of the following young people are LEAST likely to commit crimes? B A. Those living in big cities B. Those who are in need of help C. Those who are very poor D. Those living in the countryside9. Unlike many others, the author holds that one important cause for juvenile delinquency is that _A