Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage.For each blank there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D) on the right side of the paper.You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
In recent years, more and more foreigners are involved in the teaching programs of the United States. Both the advantages and the disadvantages67 using foreign faculty(教师总称)68 teaching positions have to be69 , of course. It can be said that the foreign70 that makes the faculty member from abroad an asset also71 problems of adjustment, both for the university and for the individual. The foreign research scholar usually isolates72 in the laboratory as a means of protection;73 , what he needs is to be fitted 74 a highly organized university system quite different from75 at home. He is faced in his daily work76 differences in philosophy, arrangements of courses and methods of teaching. Both the visiting professor and his students77 a common ground in each other’s cultures, some78 of what is already in the minds of American students is79 for the foreign professor.While helping him to80 himself to his new environment, the university must also81 certain adjustments in order to82 full advantage of what the newcomer can83 . It isn’t always known how to make84 use of foreign faculty, especially at smaller colleges. This is thought to be a85 where further study is called86 . The findings of such a study will be of value to colleges and universities with foreign faculty.
67. A) with B) for C) of D) at
68. A) in B) on C) for D) within
69. A) thought B) measured C) balanced D) considered
70. A) situation B) circumstances C) background D) condition
71. A) carries B) create C) emerges D) solves
72. A) himself B) oneself C) him D) one
73. A) otherwiseB) moreover C) however D) whatever
74. A) into B) by C) to D) with
75. A) those B) which C) what D) that
76. A) toward B) with C) to D) at
77. A) have B) possess C) need D) lack
78. A) concept B) feeling C) plan D) intelligence
79. A) ordered B) asked C) put D) required
80. A) place B) adapt C) put D) direct
81. A) remain B) keep C) make D) cause
82. A) take B) make C) do D) be
83. A) show B) afford C) express D) offer
84. A) powerful B) creative C) imaginary D) advanced
85. A) scope B) range C) field D) district
86. A) on B) for C) upon D) at