2015年北京联合大学英语专升本英语听力试卷

英语学院专升本试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 他去图书馆借书。

B. 他去图书馆还书。

C. 他去图书馆查阅资料。

[听力材料]M: Hi, where are you going?F: I'm going to the library to return some books.[答案] B2. 根据所听短文，回答问题。

Q: What is the main topic of the passage?A. The importance of education.B. The benefits of exercise.C. The impact of technology.[听力材料][短文内容：讨论了教育的重要性以及它如何影响个人和社会的发展。

][答案] A二、阅读理解（共30分）阅读下面的文章，然后回答问题。

Passage 1Reading is a great way to relax and learn new things. It can improve your vocabulary and comprehension skills. Moreover, it can also help to reduce stress and improve mental health.Questions:1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Reading is relaxing.B. Reading is educational.C. Both A and B.[答案] C2. What can reading improve according to the passage?A. Vocabulary and comprehension skills.B. Physical health.C. Social skills.[答案] APassage 2Title: The Impact of Technology on EducationTechnology has revolutionized the way we learn. With the advent of online courses and digital textbooks, students have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips. This has made education more accessible and convenient than ever before.Questions:1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The history of technology.B. The impact of technology on education.C. The future of education.[答案] B2. What has technology done for education according to the passage?A. Made it more difficult.B. Made it more accessible and convenient.C. Reduced the need for teachers.[答案] B三、词汇和语法（共20分）1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets.- She is an experienced teacher and has a good command of ___________ (teach).- The ___________ (success) of the project depends on the team's cooperation.[答案]- teaching- success2. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.- I have never seen such a beautiful sunset _______.A. beforeB. afterC. duringD. since[答案] A四、翻译（共15分）1. 将下列句子从中文翻译成英文。

2015年北京高职升本科英语考试真题PartⅠVocabulary and StructureDirections: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or works from the 4 choices marked A.,B.,C. and D. then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.1. Los Angeles is really a fascinating city and they have decided to stay for _____three days.A. the otherB. OtherC. AnotherD. others2.Salt also played an important part _____ population movement and world exploration.A. atB. inC. forD. by3. The old houses have been pulled down to _____the museum to be built next year.A. make use ofB. make way ofC. take control ofD. take part in4. Having no one else _____ him with the work, he had to put it off till later.A. helpB. HelpedC. helpingD. to help5.—I’m sorry, but smoking is not allowed here.—Sorry, I ____ that. I’ll put it out right now.A. didn’t knowB. don’t knowC. haven’t knowD. wouldn’t know6.____ you really need it, it is better not to use free Wi-Fi.A. BecauseB. SinceC. UnlessD. When7. Many People hold the____ that it is hard to push ahead with this unpopular policy.A. HeartB. mindC. subjectD. view8.Mary was always speaking highly of her role in the play, ____of course, made the others unhappy.A. thatB. whatC. whoD. which9. _____why he was against cloning human, the scientist explained that it might lead to disaster.A. AskedB. Having askedC. Being askedD. To be asked10.—Would you like to go to the theater with me tonight?—_____, but I don’t think I can afford the time.A. I wantedB. I’d like toC. I am eagerD. I’d better do11. I would not have chosen law as my major if I ____that it was so difficult to find a job.A. had knownB. have knowC. KnowD. knew12. It was at the party yesterday ____ I got the news that he was transferred to shanghai.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. which13.—Has Mary finished her book review on Gone with the wind?—I’m not sure. She _____on it last week.A. has workedB. was workingC. had workedD. would work14.—How did you survive the fire?—The firefighters ____my screams, as I felt myself being pulled out of the house.A. could haveB. might have heardC. must have heardD. should have heardheard15. Not enough American students want to be engineers, mathematicians, _____scientists.A. orB. andC. EitherD. butPart II Reading ComprehensionDirections:There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. You should choose the most appropriate answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the following passage.Graduation Ceremonies Spring 2015Health Related Field:Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 3:00pmNon-Health Related CTE Programs:Friday, May 1,2015 - 3:00pmLiberal Arts and Sciences:Friday, May 1, 2015 - 7:00pmGraduation Information DayThursday, March 12, 2015 - 10:00am - 1:00pmLocation: R-01Graduation Application DeadlinesGraduation Last Day to Grades Post &Program Deadline Apply Online Degrees AwardedFebruary 27, 2015 April 30, 2015 May 5, 2015Graduation Tickets!!!To ensure that your closest loved ones are able to share your special moment, while the College follows strict safety standards, each graduate participating in ceremony will receive four graduation tickets for invitees. Only persons with tickets will be admitted into the gym. Attendees without tickets will be able to view the graduation ceremony on the big screens inside theFine Arts Hall or in the E-building Auditorium. Seating in each venue (场地) will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.You may pick up your tickets starting the day after Graduation Information Day by visiting the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in R-211 between the hours of 8:00a.m.and 4:30p.m.16. Where will the graduation ceremony be held?A. In the Gym.B. In E-building Auditorium.C. In the Fine Arts Hall.D. In R-211.17. Why will only persons with tickets be admitted into the graduation ceremony venue?A. For seating arrangement.B. For lack of space.C. For safety reasons.D. For the big screens.18. Tickets can be picked up after _____.A. February 27B. March 12C. April 30D. May 519. When can spring graduates get their degrees?A. In February.B. In March.C. In April.D. In May.Questions 20 to 23 are based on the following passage.Traveling to another country where you know no one can be very challenging and frustrating. It’s even worse if you don’t know the language. When I had the opportunity to go to the United States to learn English, I realized how ignorant I was and how difficult a new life could be.It was very challenging for me to get used to the language and the way people lived. On my first day of school, while entering the classroom, Mr. Erickson asked me, “What’s your name?” Very quietly and shy I replied, “Yes.” The classroom filled up with laugher. I was confused but soon I understood. It was difficult for me to get used to the accent. Whenever I wanted to ask or say something in English, the students should start laughing and making fun of me. I had trouble in school because I barely received help from my teachers and classmates. I would cry myself to sleep for almost one year.All I wanted to do was go back to Mexico because I just couldn’t deal with things anymore. I hated school so bad.However, throughout the years I started to improve. My writing skills increased, my pronunciation was clearer, and my grades got better. I felt so proud of myself and of what I had accomplished. My ignorance decreased by a lot. Coming here made me a better person because now I know much more. It’s difficult at the beginning of the journey but throughout time you see how things will get better sooner or later. I didn’t give up; instead I kept on trying for my parents and for myself. I wouldn’t change anything that happened to mebecause I believe that everything happens for a reason. Thanks to everything, I’m standing where I am.20. What makes traveling to another country more difficult according to the author?A. Knowing no one there.B. Not knowing the language.C. Being ignorant of the country.D. Not knowing much about the new life.21. The students often made fun of the author mainly because_____.A. he was a MexicanB. he spoke with a different accentD. he hated school so bad C. he had trouble with teachers22. The author found out he had become a better person because .A. he felt proud of himselfB. he stood where he wasC. his ignorance decreased by a lotD. things got better by and large23. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Challenges Turning into Opportunities. C. Clear Pronunciation Improving Grades.B. Obstacles Blocking the Way to Success. D. Giving Up Leading to Ignorance.Questions 24 to 27 are based on the following passage.Are there any chronic (长期的) complainers where you work? It seems like every workplace has them — the people for whom the weather is always too warm or too cold, the food is bad, the work is dull, and so on. No matter how good things get, they still only see the bad. They go to huge lengths to point it out to everyone around them.I’m not saying we should forbid complaining, but workplaces need to do something about the chronic complainers because they tend to make people around them unhappy at work. I t’s a fact that negative people are highly contagious (传染的) and one chronic complainer can easily get an entire department down.We try many different strategies to deal with complainers. But most of the strategies we normally use on complainers don’t help and often make matters worse. So what does work? Here’s a simple but very effective trick.A friend of mine who’s a dentist told me about an elderly complainer who was a patient of hers. Every time he came in for an appointment, he’d complain. M y friend is a naturally happy person and would try to cheer him up. But it didn’t work and just made him complain even more.So I taught her this trick, and the next time he came in for an appointment she was ready. He sat on the chair, and immediately started complaining. After listening to his usual complaints for a while, my dentist friend said, with deep sympathy in her voice, “You know, that sounds terrible. I don’t know how you deal with all of these problems.”You know what he said? “Well, well, it’s not THAT bad!”This approach works because it gives the complainer what he’s really after: understanding of what is, for him, a difficult situation.24. Chronic complainers are those who _____.A. usually express feelings of dissatisfactionB. tend to see the good side of everythingC. like to talk with anyone about weatherD. often share their feelings about others25. What is the author’s attitude to chronic complainers at workplace?A. They should be put in the same department.B. Their complaints should be forbidden in the office.C. Something should be done to make them negative.D. Measures should be taken to stop their complaints.26. What did the dentist use to do with the elderly complainer?A. To complain together with him.C. To persuade him to stop talking.B. To try to make him happy.D. To ask him questions about his life.27. What does a complainer hope to get by making complaints to others?A. Advice on how to become a happy person.C. Suggestions to stay away from problems.B. Medical help and treatment.D. Others’understanding and sympathy.Questions 28 to 31 are based on the following passage.A tree growing in a remote area of southeastern Guinea was once home to thousands of bats. A year ago, a two-year-old boy who lived within meters of the tree died in December 2013 and later was identified as the first person in West Africa to have developed Ebola. The question now t roubles researchers; were the tree’s occupants the cause of that boy’s virus in the first place?Yet they will never know the answer. By March 2014, that tree was burnt down. Thousands of dead bats rained down on the village, but all researchers were left with were fragments of bat DNA.The fire spoiled the researcher’s plans since no Ebola genetic information could be gathered from the remains of burnt bats. And, Making matters worse, the same bat specieshad totally disappeared in the area. The research team also gathered other bat species from the area, but found those were all Ebola-free.The work from researchers fails to pinpoint the bat species that may be behind Ebola, but it does shed light on other facts around the disease. They have found it unlikely that primates (灵长目动物) were behind this outbreak. In that small village there were no large animals to be hunted and any meat consumed there was packaged and sent there from elsewhere. Those observations suggest there was no outbreak among the local primates of a deadly disease like Ebola. Beyond primates and bats, however, there still could have been another creature causing the outbreak that researchers may not have even thought of. So for now, the mystery remains.28. A two-year-old-boy died in December 2013 because _____.A. he got a bat’s virusB. he was attacked by batsC. he was infected with EbolaD. he fell off the tree with bats29. What happened to the bats living in the tree?A. They were killed by Ebola virus. C. They died out after a rain in the village.B. They were burnt to death with the tree. D. They were examined by the researchers.30. What does the word pinpoint (Para. 4) probably mean?A. Reach.B. Match.C. Find out.D. Set out.31. What species might be carrying Ebola according to the passage?A. Primates of West Africa. C. Bats in the tree.B. Other bats in Guinea. D. Still unknown.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the following passage.When you take a pill, you and your doctor hope it will work—and that helps it work. That’s not a new idea. But now researchers say they know just how much of a drug’s effect comes from the pat ient’s expectation: at least half.When patients in the midst of a headache attack took a dummy (假的) pill which they thought of as a widely used headache drug, it reduced their pain. It worked almost as much as when they took the real drug thinking it was a placebo (安慰剂).“There was no difference between the real drug and the placebo dressed up with a nice word in reducing pain,” researcher Ted Kaptchuk says. “Basically we show that words can actually double the effect of a drug. That’s pretty impressive.”And if it works when treating headaches, it also might work for a wide variety of other illnesses. The findings have interesting implications for doctors and patients, because what doctors say about a medicine appears to have a lot to do with its benefits. Beyond that, it raises a question of whether drug companies should take subjects’expectations into account when they test a new drug.The study is the latest in a series that’s helping to work out the mysteries of the placebo effect. Before the study, the group has already shown that placebos can have the effect of active medicine in patients with asthma (哮喘), and that even when patients know they’re taking a placebo, they can get relief from the pain.32. According to the first two paragraphs, what’s new of the research is that _____.A. half of the drug’s effect, if not more, is from the patients’ expectationsB. dummy pills could be thought of as a widely used headache drugC. your and your doctor’s hope helps the drug work.D. placebos work better than real drugs33. Placebos can have the effect of active medicine in reducing pains when doctors _____.A. conduct tests on the effect of new drugsC. take the patient’s expectations into accountB. tell patients that placebos are mysteriousD. describe the placebos’ good effect to patients34. According to the passage, the findings have interesting implications in that _____.A. what doctors say about a medicine seems much related to its benefitsB. the researchers have worked out all the mysteries of the placebo effectC. drug companies should believe the subjects in drug test.D. placebos might help in treating all illnesses35. It has been proved that placebos have the effect of active medicine in treating asthma_____.A. before Ted’s researchC. after Ted’s researchB. during the process of the Ted’s researchD. upon the completion of Ted’s researchDirections: There is a passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then choose the most appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.How many times does the heart beat in a day? The answer depends on the person. A little baby’s heart is small er and it has to beat more often to do its job of 36 the blood around the baby’s body. Women are often smaller than men, so their hearts 37 to beat more often than many men’s heats do. 38 we exercise, we increase the need in our cells for energy and oxygen. The heart pumps faster 39 exercise. So the heart beats more often in a day with a lot of exercise.For the same 40 ,our hearts beat slower when we sleep because our bodies are resting and not making such a big 41 for energy and oxygen. The hearts of people who are 42fit beat fewer times in a day. Lots of other things like age, body size, and emotions can 43 how fast or slow our hearts beat.A little baby’s heart rate is between 90 and 140 beats per minute. An adult’s heart rate is more likely to be about 72 beats per minute. We can 44 how many beats in a day using multiplication.So, you can be 45 sure that your own heart is beating between 100,000 and 200,000 times every single day. In one day it can move 4,300 gallons of blood!36. A. bringing B. fetching C. moving D. taking37. A. want B. tend C. pretend D. like38. A. Unless B. Until C. Though D. When39. A. above B. Before C. During D. without40. A. purpose B. reason C. time D. way41. A. attempt B. claim C. demand D. desire42. A. Physically B. mentally C. spiritually D. technically43. A. affect B. Effect C. reflect D. select44. A. take out B. put out C. get out D. figure out45. A. hardly B. Nearly C. Pretty D. seldomPart IV Word FormsDirections: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.46. We have at last reached an ____________ (agree) about the dispute.47. There was a traffic accident in the street, but no one was _________ (harm).48. There whole city was ___________ (total) destroyed in the earthquake.49. I’m sorry; your answer is ____________ (correct).50. We had a very ____________ (tire) day yesterday.51. I was impressed by the _____________ (beautiful) and warmth of the people.52. Children should be taught how to ___________ (behavior) themselves.53. He is known as a ___________ (report) throughout the country.54. It was ___________ (care) of him to leave the door unlocked when nobody was in.55. If the industry doesn’t ____________ (modern), it will not survive.Part V Translation—English into ChineseDirections: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. There are 5 sentences in this part. Write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.56.It is harmful to people’s health to take in too much salt and sugar every day.57. Senior management seem to be completely out of touch with their staff’s needs.58. To my surprise, the machine made sixty years ago is still in use in this factory.59. I think there will be a day when digital cameras will substitute for traditional ones.60. What the old need most is that their children show much concern to them.Part VI WritingDirections: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter. You can refer to the following information in Chinese. You should write about 100 words on the Answer Sheet.61.假如你是黄海大学历史系的二年级学生李明，请写信给你校的Smith教授，代表学生会邀请他于五月份某周六给同学们做一场关于欧洲历史的讲座。

大学英语（二）试卷A适合专业: 考试日期:所需时间: 120分钟 试卷总分：100分I. Listening Comprehension (30 points) Part 1 Understanding Short ConversationsDirections: You ’re going to hear ten short conversations. After each conversation a question will be asked about what you ’ve heard. Choose the right answers to the questions you hear. (10 points)1. A. Jan.2nd. B. Jan. 22nd. C. Jan. 3rd. D. Jan. 23rd.2. A. Cold and windy. B. Cold and rainy. C. Snowy and windy. D. Mild and sunny.3. A. The woman is seeing a doctor. B. The woman is the man ’s good friend. C. The woman works too hard. D. The woman is tired of her work.4. A. He ’s nervous about what to say to Linda ’s parents. B. He ’s fortunate to meet Linda ’s parents soon.C. He ’s looking forward to talking about football with Linda ’s father.D. He likes the same sport as Linda ’s father. 5. A. In a restaurant. B. In a car. C. On the street. D. At home.6. A. She enjoys the day as much as the man. B. She wants the man to go for an outing with her. C. She likes beautiful weather.D. She is willing to go for an outing with the man. 7. A. He should have stopped playing computer games. B. He should have learned more games. C. He should have reviewed his lessons. D. He should have had a good rest. 8. A. She is a professional photographer. B. She likes having pictures taken.C. She ’s good at painting pictures.D. She likes photography more than anything else.9. A. Portugal. B. Beijing. C. Canada. D. Wuhan. 10. A. 114, 20th Street. B. 140, 20th Street. C. 114, 28th Street. D. 140, 28th Street.Part 2 Understanding Long ConversationsDirections: In this section you'll hear a long conversation or conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear. (10 points)Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage or dialog.11. A. In the middle of the semester. B. At the beginning of the exam. C. At the end of the semester. D. During a rock concert.12. A. To a rock and mineral show. B. To an opera at the concert hall. C. To a movie at the student center. D. To a rock concert. 13. A. He has time to go to the Student Center. B. The woman doesn’t have much money. C. The woman agreed to pay for the food. D. He likes to pay for his friends’ tickets. 14. A. Her ticket only. B. Their vacation. C. Her dinner only. D. Their dinner. 15. A. The man will pay for two tickets. B. They will not go to the concert together. C. The woman has a part time job. D. They don’t like pop music.Questions 16 to 20 are based on the same passage or dialog. 16. A. He has a cold. B. He has the flu. C. He has a stomachache. D. He has a fever. 17. A. Since Friday. B. Since Saturday. C. Since Sunday. D. Since Monday.18. A. Three times a day with meals. B. Four times a day before meals. C. Three times a day after meals. D. Four times a day after meals. 19. A. Take herbal medicine. B. See another doctor. C. Eat chicken soup. D. Take herbal soup.20. A. Talk to another friend. B. Listen to t he woman’s suggestion. C. See the same doctor again. D. Take a rest for some days.Part 3 Spot DictationDirections: In this section you will hear a passage or passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the information you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (10 points)“Move ahead or fall behind” is the American attitude that leads to researching, experimenting and exploring. Time is a real, precious resource to them so every minute must (21) ________. City people are always hurrying to get (22) ________ they are going, seeking attention and (23) ______ meals. Smiles, brief conversations, (24) _______ with strangers, relaxed business chats over coffee or a welcoming cup of tea don't occur because people hate (25) _______ too much time. Americans (26) ______ others professionally rather than socially, so they start talking business immediately since they are always (27) ______ of time. Because they work hard at (28) ______,院系： 班级： 姓名： 学号：装 订 线they have meetings through (29) ______ like television screens and telephones rather than personal contacts. In America, telephones save time and energy because telephone service is excellent (30) ______ mail is less efficient. Usually, the more important a job is, the more effort will be poured into it to “get it moving.”II. Vocabulary and Structure (10 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.31. I’d like to take __________ of this opportunity to thank all of you for your efforts.A. profitB. benefitC. occasionD. advantage32. If you __________ in your payment for the house again, you may get thrown out.A. fall behindB. account forC. charged forD. come to33. The country has ____________ too many wars in the past few decades; its peopleare longing for peace so much.A. prevented fromB. resulted inC. gone throughD. gone with34. Everyone is amazed at the_________ growth of this city; it has been so differentfrom what it was five years ago.A. explosiveB. expandingC. expensiveD. excessive35. Though he didn't answer my questions quickly, the look on his face ___________that he was satisfied with me.A. indicatedB. inputC. increasedD. interacted36. With the price ___________, the fruits are selling much better now.A. loweringB. is loweredC. having been loweredD. is being lowered37. The ____________ army was commanded by a general who had always beendissatisfied with the king.A. romanticB. determiningC. rebelliousD. competitive38. If the bad weather ___________, the farmers will suffer great loss this year.A. persistsB. insistsC. purchasesD. explores39. The United Nations Conference on Global Environment, which took place earlierthis year in Vienna, was a very ________ meeting.A. productiveB. communicativeC. aggressiveD. protective40. The local government tried its best to ensure each of its citizens a _________supply of food at regular intervals(时间间隔).A. consistentB. continualC. continuousD. numerous41. Thousands of people, dead or seriously injured, were buried underneath the ______ of the city after the bombing.A. wreckageB. foundationC. baseD. destruction 42. It’s hard to sympathize ______ her political opinions, which are too different frommost of us.A. overB. withC. aboutD. for43. _________ through a telescope (望远镜), the most prominent parts of the Martiansurface are the white polar (极地的) caps.A. SeeingB. When seeingC. SeenD. Having seen44. This ticket _____ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.A. givesB. grantsC. entitlesD. credits45. ______ her interest in children, teaching should be the right career for her.A. GivenB. ConsideredC. Taking accountD. Thinking45. Realizing that the end of his career is near ______, he looked for some additionalincome.A. on handB. at handC. off handD. in hand46. __________ those nice days, Elizabeth couldn’t help giving out a sigh.A. Reflecting ofB. Inflecting uponC. Reflecting uponD. Inflecting of47. She might complained ________ about the many things she had to deal with.A. in presenceB. in personC. on occasionD. in advance48. I was surprised to see the little girl play the piano so skillfully; she must have a(n)___________ future in music.A. promisedB. processedC. promisingD. processing49. The lost car of the Lees was found _____ in the woods off the highway.A. vanishedB. abandonedC. scatteredD. rejected50. Mary left the old house in a hurry, looking frightened, as if she _______ a ghostthere.A. had been seeingB. were seeingC. had seenD. sawIII. Banked Cloze (10 points)Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please select the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Are we fated to repeat the past because our memories are too short? Wasn’t World War II supposed to provide a(n) (51) ______ that would end all wars? Why are we still fighting? As people around the world (52) ________ the agonies of war, is it possible to even hope for a brighter tomorrow?A recent study revealed that the (53) ______ of wars in the world is actually decreasing. I hardly believe this means we (54) ________ historic praise for greater understanding of our fellow men. While the number of traditional wars may have (55) _______ slightly, acts of violence around the globe are on the increase.The end of World War II left us with an opportunity (56) _______ seen throughout history—to start over. But, instead of seizing that opportunity and (57) ______ the safety and well-being of all peoples, rich nations took advantage of the poor. We cannot continue with the (58) _______ that our actions in other parts of the world are without (59) _______ at home. If we do so, the (60) _______ efforts of the soldiers of World War II will have been a waste. We will simply repeat the wars of the past.IV. Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: There are 3 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centrePassage OneOne of the strongest reasons for the raising of the school leaving age has been that it will bring us nearer to the ideal of “equal opportunity”.Many people like to think of our present system of schooling as providing plenty of steps up the ladder of success for clever children. It would be good to think that no one who is really bright can fail to become successful when the state system is apparently so thorough. It is obvious, for instance, that many children from less rich homes reach university or do well in other ways.Unfortunately, we now have plenty of evidence that many children of every level of ability do much less well than they could. For instance, during the years of national military service it was possible to test the intelligence of all males aged between 18 and 20. Half of those soldiers who were placed in the two highest ability groups had left schools at 15.It has also been shown that percentage of working class children going to university is almost the same now as it was in 1939. One study of 5,000 children from birth to 21 years old indicated that up to half the bright pupils from working class homes left school when they reached 16 years old. Moreover, there is no difference in intelligence between the sexed, but far more boys than girls stay in education after 16.It is clear form this and much other evidence that many children are still leaving school too early to benefit form the prizes----money, social respectability, and interesting jobs, which higher education gives. It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with their social circumstances. Their parents often need the extra money another wage-earner can bring in; they do not value education for itself because their own was probably dull and unhappy. It is not so much that they force their sons and daughters to leave school, rather that they tend to say, “it’s up to you.”61.What’s the purpose of raising the school leaving age?A.To provide steps up the ladder of success.B.To provide children with the same chances in society.C.To give children the right to a better school.D.To give children a more thorough state system.62.In people’s eyes, the education system _______.A.provides enough chances to success for childrenB.misses no children who are really cleverC.only provides chances for children from rich familiesD.does not give equal chances to all bright children.63.Working class children are felt to be at a disadvantage because _______.A.many of the clever ones leave school earlyB.fewer go to university than ever beforeC.more than half leave school when they are 16D.fewer boys than girls stay at school after 1664.Many children leave school early because ______.A.their social circumstances make them unhappyB.they have to work to help support their familyC.their school is a dull and unhappy placeD.their parents don’t allow them to make their own decisions65.This article shows that equal opportunity in education _______.C.is a thing of the past B. has not yet been achievedD.is there for those who merit it D. has greatly improved our societyPassage TwoWhat you give your relatives, friends, husband, or wife can help you know yourself better. Also, what they give you can tell you something about their personality. Most gift-giving (and getting) shows nothing more than the spirit of love and friendship. But it is possible to form some associations between the kinds of things bought and the people who buy them. Here is a guide to who gives what ---and why.The clothes you wear tell something about your personality. They tell the world not only how you want to be seen but how you see yourself as well. When someone gives you something to wear that agrees with your self-image, they’re saying, “I agree with you. I like you the way you are.” Such a gift should be taken as a form of compliment. On the other hand, a gift of clothing that does not match your personality could be an insult to your character.Making something by hand has become the exception in many countries today--- so much that giving a homemade gift is sometimes considered unusual. If you receive ahomemade gift, you’re lucky. It may not be made perfectly, but it will show a certain quality of love. People who give homemade gifts may be said to be very generous. They’ve given time and emotion, two important characteristics of being creative.A person who thinks of food when thinking of a gift is a good example of what human warmth means. Whether you gibe a box of chocolates, a bag of oranges, or a ball of cheese, all carry the same message of comfort and support.People who give books as gifts either like reading or would like everyone to think they do. If you happen to receive a large, heavy book, its giver may be much more interested in the way things appear than in the way they actually are. Of course, reading is a way of feeling the emotions of another person and of learning new things. Giving a book can be a way of sharing a feeling or a newly learned meaning. The giver is probably trying to say to you what the book said to him.66. The first paragraph is written mainly to tell readers that _____.A.gifts you give can help you understand yourself betterB.gifts should be given when you know a person’s personalityC.gifts can show friendship and love between the giver and receiverD.gifts can tell you something about the person who gives them67. A person who likes the self-image of another person will give the latter _______.A.beautiful clothes to compliment the receiverB. a gift that was made at home by the giverC. a gift that agrees with the personality of the receiverD.a gift that matches the character of the giver68. People are especially generous if they give ______.A.a thing not found in one’s count ryB. an object that shows warmthC. something unusualD. gifts made by hand69. What kind of message is communicated by a gift of food?A.A supportive oneB. A generous oneC. A creative oneD. An usual one70. If you give a large book as a gift, rather than a small one, it may show that ______.A.you enjoy reading very much and want the receiver to enjoy it tooB.the receiver is interesting in reading a large book of that sortC.you want to share with others a certain feeling or newly learned meaningD.you are more interested in the appearance of the book than in its contentsPassage ThreeThe standardized educational or psychological tests, which are widely used to aid in selecting, assigning or promoting students, employees and military personnel, have been the target of recent attacks in books, magazines, the daily press, and even in Congress. The target is wrong, for, in attacking the tests, critics divert attention from the fault that lies with ill-informed or incompetent users. The tests themselves are merely tools. Whether the results will be valuable, meaningless, or even misleading depends partly upon the tool itself but largely upon the user.All informed predictions of future performance are based upon some knowledge of relevant past performance. How well the predictions will be validated by later performance depends upon the amount, reliability and appropriateness of the information used and on the skill and wisdom with which it is interpreted. Anyone who keeps careful score knows that the information available is always incomplete and that the predictions are always subject to error.Standardized tests should be considered in this context: they provide a quick, objective method of getting some kind of information about what a person has learned, the skills he has developed, or the kind of person he is. The information so obtained has, qualitatively, the same advantages and shortcomings as other kinds of information. Whether to use tests, other kinds of information, or both in a particular situation depends, therefore, upon the empirical evidence concerning comparative validity and upon such factors as cost and availability.In general, the tests work most effectively when the traits or qualities to be measured can be most precisely defined (for example, ability to do well in a particular course of training program) and least effectively when what is to be measured or predicted cannot be well defined, for example, personality or creativity. Properly used, they provide a rapid means of getting comparable information about many people. Sometimes they identify students whose high potential has not been previously recognized.71. In this passage, the author is primarily concerned with _________.A. the necessity of standardized testsB. the validity of standardized testsC. the method used in interpreting the results of standardized tests.D. the theoretical grounds of standardized tests.72. We can infer from the passage that _______.A. standardized tests should no longer be used.B. results of standardized tests accurately reflect the abilities of the testeesC. the value of standardized tests lies in their proper interpretationD. special methods must be applied to the result of standardized tests.73. The wo rd “empirical” (Line 6, Para.3) most probably means “__________”.A. theoreticalB. criticalC. indisputableD. experiential74. According to the passage, standardized tests work most effectively when ___________.A. the user knows how to interpret the results in advance.B. the objectives are most clearly defined.C. the persons who take the test are intelligent or skillful.D. they measure the traits or qualities of the tests75. The author’s attitude toward standardized tests could be described as _______.A. positiveB. criticalC. prejudicedD. indifferent.Part V. Translation (20 points)Section A: translate the following sentences into English. (10 points)76. 她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。

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Part I Vocabulary and Structure(40points)Directions: In this part, there are 40 incomplete sentence. For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1.He was speaking so fast at the conference ________we could hardly follow him.A. whatB. asC. butD. that2.People ________in summer in the lakes around the city, but now there is no lake available.A. used to swimmingB. was used to swimmingC. were used to swimD. used to swim3.--What time is the football game on?--I have ________,but I can check it for you in the newspaper.A. not ideaB. no ideaC. no ideasD. not ideas4.We’ve got two TV sets, but we still can’t watch anything because________ works properly.A. eachB. eitherC. neitherD. every5.Jack worked late into the night, ________he had not finished even half of the job.A. only findingB. only foundC. only findD. only to find6.There is no doubt ________he is a good employee, for he has all the qualities that the company needs.A. asB. WhoC. thatD. what7.It suddenly ________me that we could turn to the police foe help.A. happened toB. occurred toC. took placeD. turned up8.The young man cheated his friend of much money, ________was really disgraceful.A. itB. whoC. thatD. which9.“John is learning German in his free time.”“________.”A. So his sister doesB. So is his sisterC. So does his sisterD. So his sister is10.As the price of oil keeps ________,people have to pay much more for driving.A. to go upB. going upC. gone upD. go up11.If you want to join the club, you need to show your photo ID and________this form first.A. put upB. try out.C. fill in.D. set up12.Since he graduate from the university, he________ in an accounting company in Beijing.A. has been working.B. had workedC. had been working.D. was working13.The sales department was required to ________a plan within three weeksfor marketing the new products.A. turn up.B. get up.C. come up with.D. put up with14.It was because It rained heavily yesterday ________he could not cometo the evening school on time.A. that.B. so that.C. so.D. when15.Nearly________of the 9,000 species of birds feed on insects.A. the three fifth.B. three fifthsC. three fifth.D. the three fifths16.________his brother, John is shy and does not make friends easily with others.A. Unlike.B. Alike.C. Liking.D. Dislike17.He is talking so much about America as if he ________there before, buthe has never been abroad.A. has been.B. had been.C. being.D. has gone18.We must finish the job before Friday, no matter________ different itis.A. however.B. whatever.C. how.D. what19.Before________for the job, you will be required to take a languagetest.A. apply.B. applying.C. applied.D. to apply20.Whether I will go or stay ________on the information about my mother'shealth condition form the door.A. depends.B. department.C. depend.D. depending21.When I was in America, I visited almost all the buildings ________hadbeen built before the 18th century.A. where.B. which.C. that.D. whose22.I suggested ________at the hotel but my wife was eager________.A. staying；to go shopping.B. to stay；to go shoppingC. to stay；going shopping.D. staying；going shopping23.Tom________to his teacher for being late for class.A. apologized.B. pardoned.C. forgave.D. excused24.Much to the students'________, the examination was postponed to thenext Friday.A. problem.B. burden.C. relief.D. belief25.He was anything ________pleased when he heard the news that he was not admitted to his favorite university.A. If.B. so.C. but.D. and26.We investigated other companies in the market to find out ________they would handle complaints from their customers.A. that.B. how.C. what.D. where27.By the end of next year, Rose________ as a manager of the company for five years.A. works.B. is working.C. had worked.D. will have worked28.Mary found________ extremely hard to pass the driving test after the enforcement of the new traffic regulations.A. it.B. this.C. that.D. what29.________a wonderful trip he had when he traveled in China!A. Where.B. HowC. What.D. That30.The general manager sat there, ________to the report from each department.A. to listen.B. being listenedC. listen.D. listening31.The work seemed easy at first but it ________to be quit difficult.A. broke out.B. turned out.C. worked out.D. set out32.We all believe that George is qualified_ ________the job with his experience at the Dean's office for three academic years.A. forB. withC. atD. in33.________is known to all, English is one of the most widely used languages in international communication.A. AsB. WhichC. ThatD. Who34.When you stay in a foreign country for some time, you will get used to the local people’s ________of life.A. ruleB. habitC. wayD. tradition35.The government decided to ________the expenses in office supplies.A. cut downB. cut offC. cut upD. cut in36.With the introduction of the computer, libraries are quiet different from ________they were in the past.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. those37.It’s my great honor ________to give a speech at the opening ceremony of the Art Festival.A. to inviteB. invitingC. having invitedD. to be invited38.My brother brought me a few books, but________ of them was of any use for my paper.A. neitherB. noneC. eitherD. all39.You had better stop watching too much TV unless you want to ________your eyesight.A. ruinB. crashC. blockD. break40.I haven’t seen her for years, but I can still ________her voice on the phone.A. realizeB. listenC. knowD. recognizePart II Reading Comprehension(50 points)Directions: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singer line through the centre.Passage 1Anthropology(人类学）is the study of how people live. It includes their family life, religion, laws and language. The term “anthropology”comes from two Greek words:“anthropos” means “human being”and “logy”means “the science of”. Anthropology can be divided into two areas. These two main divisions are cultural anthropology and physical anthropology.Anthropologists define human progress in three main steps. Step one begins with the first human being and continues until the last of people who hunted animals just to survive .Step two includes people who grew food. In this step, there was progress in invention and religion. Step three deals with first civilization, such as those in Egypt and parts of Asia. Anthropologists always seek new information about people .For instance, recent evidence found in Ethiopia and Kenya shows humans earlier in history than it was previously believed.41.According to the passage, anthropology is study of________A. family life, religion and artB. the differences between science and artsC. human beingsD. different cultures42.Which of the following belongs to the second step of human progress?A. Progress was made in religion and inventionB. Humans hunted animals just to surviveC. The first civilization came into being.D. People started to learn science and arts43.Which of the following statements is TURE?A. Furniture and movies belong to physical anthropology.B. Anthropologists are still trying to get new findings about people.C. The study of human beings began in Egypt and part of Asia.D. The first civilization appeared only in Egypt and part of Asia.44.According to the passage, what have anthropologists recently found?A. There are cultural anthropology and physical anthropology.B. There are three step in the progress of human beings.D. There is a longer history of human beings than it was thought before.45.Which could be the best title for the passage?A. AnthropologyB. The Progress of Human BeingsC. The CivilizationsD. The Study of AnthropologistsPassage 2The legal limit for driving after drinking is 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood in the U.S. When tested. But there is no sure way of telling how much you can drink before you reach this limit. It varies with each person depending on your weight, sex, and the sort of drinks you have had. Some people might reach their limit after only about three standard drinks.In fact, your driving ability can be affected by just one or two drinks. Even if you're below the legal limit, you can still be taken to court if a police officer thinks your driving has been affected by alcohol.It takes about an hour for the body to get rid of the alcohol in one standard drink. So, if you have a heavy drinking in the evening, you might find that your driving ability is still affected the next morning, or you could even find that you are still over the legal limit. In addition, if you have had a few drinks at lunchtime, another one or two drinks in the early evening may well put you over the legal limit.In a test with professional drivers, the more alcoholic drinks they had had, the more certain they were that they could drive through a set of moveable posts in the driving test... and the less able they were to do it! So the only way to be sure you're safe is not to drink at all.Alcohol is a major cause of road traffic accidents. One in three of the drivers killed in road accidents have levels of alcohol which are over the legal limit, and road accidents after drinking are the biggest cause of death among young people. More than half of the people stopped by the police to take a breath analyzer test have a blood alcohol concentration of more than twice the legal limit.It is important to remember that driving after drinking doesn't just affect you. If you are involved in an accident, it affects a lot of other people as well, at least the person you might kill or injure.46.The amount of alcohol one can drink before reaching the legal limit________.A. is 80 milligrams of pure alcoholB. is bout three standard drinksC. is different for different people C. is not related to one’s body weight47.When might you be taken to court by the police for drinking and driving?A. When you have driven a vehicle after drinking any alcohol at all.B. When you have had at least three drinks before driving.C. Only when you tests show that you have 80 milligrams of alcohol at all.D. When the police think that you r driving is affected by alcohol.48.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TURE?A. When you have been drinking heavily in the evening, you might be still over the legal limit the next morning.B. The more alcoholic drinks the drivers have had, the more likely they are to pass the driving test.C. If you have had a standard drink, you may drive an hour later.D. If you want to drive safely, you had better not drink at all.49.Alcohol is a major cause of road accidents in that________.A. most drivers who die in these accidents have been drinkingB. more young people die in drink-related accidents than in any other wayC. drinking affects people’s blood alcohol concentrationD. one in three drivers drink heavily50.What does this article urge you to remember about driving after drinking?A. You may be taken to court by the police.B. You may put yourself in danger.C. You may find your driving ability affected.D. You may put many other people at risk.Passage 3On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, dressed for going out, took her handbag with some money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went her handbag some money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the over 60s Club. She always went there on Thursday. It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone. At six o’clock she came home, let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke in her house? How? Had someone got in? She checked the back door and the windows. All were locked or fastened, as usual. There was no sign of forced entry.Over a cup of tea she was wondering whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door—“a master key ”perhaps. So she stayed at home the following Thursday. Nothing happened. Was anyone watching her movements? On the Thursday after that, dressed as usual, she went out at her usual time, but she didn’t go to the club. Instead she took a short cut home again, letting herself in through her garden and the back door. She settled down to wait.It was just after four o’clock when the front door bell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter-box being pushed open. With the kettle of boiling water in her hand, she moved quietly toward the front door. A long piece of wire appeared through the letter-box, and then a hand. The wire turned and caught around the knob on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettleand poured the water over the hand. There was a shout outside, and the skin seemed to drop off the fingers like a glove. The wire fell to the floor, the hand was pulled back, and Mrs. Clarke heard the sound of running feet.51.Mrs. Clarke looked forward to Thursday because__________.A．she worked at a club on the day B．she lived aloneC．she visited a club on Thursdays D．a special visitor came on Thursday Clarke52.If someone had made a forced entry,________.A．Mrs. Clarke would have found a broken door or windowB．he or she was still be in the houseC．things would have been thrown aboutD．he or she would have needed a master key53.On the third Thursday, Mrs. Clarke left home________.A. to go to the club as usualB. to see if the thief was hanging about outsideC. to report the break-in to the policeD. to trick the thief54.The lock on the front door was one which________.A. could not be opened through the letter-boxB. could be opened with a long piece of wireC. could not be opened without a keyD. could be opened by using a knob instead of a key55.The wire fell to the floor because________.A. Mrs. Clarke refused to open the door B．The thief’s glove dropped offC．it was too hot to hold D．the thief just wanted to get awayPassage 4No one knows exactly how many disabled people there are in the world, but estimates suggest the number is over 450 million. The number of disabled people in India alone is probably more than double the total population of Canada.In the United Kingdom, about one in ten people have some disability. Disability is not just something that happens to other people: as we get older, many of us will become less mobile, hard of hearing or have failing eyesight.Disablement can take many forms and occur at any time of life. Some people are born with disabilities. Many others become disabled as they get older. There are many progressive disabling diseases. The longer time goes on, the worse they become. Some people are disabled in accidents. Many others may have a period of disability in the form of a mental illness. All are affected by people's attitude towardsthem.Disabled people face many physical barriers. Next time you go shopping or to work or visit friends, imagine how you would manage if you could not get up steps, or on to buses and trains. How would you cope if you could not see where you were going or could not hear the traffic? But there are other barriers: prejudice can be even harder to break down and ignorance inevitably represents by far the greatest barrier of all. It is almost impossible for the able-bodied to fully appreciate what the severely disabled go through, so it is important to draw attention to these barriers and show that it is the individual person and their ability, not their disability, which counts.56. The first paragraph points out that________.A. there are many disabled people in the worldB. the number of disabled people in India is the biggestC. India has many more disabled people than CanadaD. it is easy to get an exact number of the world's disabled people57.The last paragraph focuses on_________.A. disabilityB. ignoranceC. is includedD. is numbered58. The last word “counts” most probably means “________.”A. is importantB. is consideredC. is includedD. is numbered59.Which of the following statements is NOT TURE?A. Even the able-bodied may lose some of their body functions when they get older.B. There are about 10 percent disabled people in the United Kingdom.C. The whole society should pay due attention to the barriers faced by disabled people.F. There still exits prejudice against the disabled that is easy to break down.60. It can be concluded from the passage that________.A. we should try our best to prevent disabilityB. both physical and mental barriers are hard to break downC. we should take a proper attitude towards the disabledD. the able-bodied people will fully understand the disabledPart III Cloze Test(20 points)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there four choices marked A,B,C and D below the passage. You should decide on the ONE that best fits into the passage and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singer line through the center.Mr. Johnson worked in an office. He was short and overweight, and he looked like a fifty-year-old man 61 he was no more than thirty=five. He 62 three thousand dollars a month and had his own house and car. But he was very miserly(吝啬的）and had 63 friends. He took good care ofnobody but 64 .He was introduced to several girls. but he never bought any 65 for them and no girl liked a man liked him. So he had to 66 alone in his beautiful house. He was always sad of it but didn’t know the 67 .One Sunday morning Mr. Johnson felt lonely 68 and wet out for a walk near a park.It was a fine day. The sun was 69 and the birds were singing in the trees. Beautiful 70 and green grass could be seen everywhere. He 71 about his sadness and walked on. Suddenly he heard someone was calling from 72 .He turned round and saw a pretty girl with a pair of glasses 73 to catch up with him. He felt strange 74 he didn’t know her at all, but he stopped to 75 her.“Don’t you remember me, sir?” asked the girl.” I 76 you last December!”“I’m 77 you’re one of my children ’s father,” the girlsaid .Suddenly she found she didn’t know the man at all and her 78 turned red and hurried off.79 her walking away, Mr. Johnson could not understand 80 it meant. Of course, he didn’t know that she was a primary school teacher.61.A. if B. whether C. though D. where62.A. paid B. was paid C. borrowed D. was borrowed63.A. few B. a few C. little D. a little64.A. he B. him C. his D. himself65.A. live B. play C. work D. build66.A. presence B. presents C. presenters D. presentation67.A. excuse B. advice C. suggestion D. reason68.A. in the office B. At school C. at home D. in the restaurant69.A. flying B. shining C. standing D. sitting70.A. plants B. rocks C. flowers D. stones71.A. wrote B. read C. remembered D. forgot72.A. behind B. front C. away D. over73.A. resting B. trying C. planning D. asking74.A. while B. until C. unless D. because75.A. wait for B. help out C. find out D. discuss with76.A. examined B. hurt C. visited D. invited77.A. happy B. sure C. sad D. sorry78.A. head B. eyes C. nose D. face79.A. Watching B. Drawing C. Beating D. Receiving80.A. why B. when C. where D. whatPart IV Translation(20 points)Directions: In this part, there is one paragraph in English. Read the paragraph carefully and translation it into Chinese.Sometimes in life, you can find a special friends, someone who changes your life just by being part of it; someone who makes you laugh until you cannot stop; someone who makes you believe that there is really something good in the world; someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open. This is forever friendship.Part V Writing(20points)Directions: For this part, you are required to write a comprehension of 120 to 180 words. Your writing should be based on the title and outline given below.On Failure1.人生难免会有失败；2.人们对失败的态度；3.你的观点。

Part ⅠVocabulary and StructureDirections:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or works from the 4 choicesmarked A.,B.,C. and D. then you should write the letter in the correspondingspace on the Answer Sheet.1.We ended the dinner up _______ fruit and coffee.A. atB. byC. inD. with2. He sent his son to ________ a towel from the bathroom.A. bringB. carryC. fetchD. take3. I couldn’t help _______ sorry for the poor man who died in the car crash.A. feelingB. feelC. to feelD. felt4. The village ________ I was born and grew up is quite far from here.A. whatB. whereC. whichD. that5. Anyone seen carrying bags, boxes, _______ whatever, was stopped by the police.A. ifB. butC. forD. or6. This novel is really worth _______ at least twice.A. readingB. to readC. of readingD. be read7. Let’s go to the beach this weekend, _______?A. will youB. shall weC. won’t weD. don’t you8. His work _______, he left his office with joy.A. finishedB. being finishedC. finishingD. was finished9. My father _______ his paperwork when the guests arrived.A. didB. has doneC. was doingD. would have done10. I have a nice little sum of money _______ for a rainy day.A. put asideB. put downC. put outD. put up11. Scarcely ______ when soldiers arrived, armed with rifles.A. they have leftB. they had leftC. have they leftD. had they left12. It is the first time I _______ a holiday abroad.A. takeB. tookC. have takenD. had taken13. It is necessary to examine this claim _______ we proceed any further.A. beforeB. whenC. untilD. since14. I will do everything I can _______ you with the work.A. helpingB. to helpC. helpedD. help15. Why _______ he do me an injury when he has already saved my life?A. couldB. mustC. shouldD. wouldPart ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections: There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statementthere are 4 choices marked A.,B.,C., and D. You should choose the mostappropriate answer and write the letter in the corresponding space on theAnswer Sheet.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the following passage.Suppose you work in a big firm and find English important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you canimprove your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some ads about English language training. You may find the information you need.Global English Center*General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.*3-month(700 yuan), 6-month(1,200 yuan) and 12-month(2,000 yuan) courses.*Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. —Fri.*Experienced college English teachers.*Close to the city center and bus stops.TEL: 676012134Modern Language School*Special courses in English for business.*Small classes (12—16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..*Native English teachers from Canada and USA.*Language lab and computers supplied.*3-month(1,050 yuan ), 6-month(1,850 yuan )TEL: 67351234The 21st century English Training Center*We specialize in elective teaching at all levels.*We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half ata cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1.*Only 15-minute walk from the city center.Call 67801234 for more information.The International House of English*3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost：60 yuan for 12 hours per week ;convenient class hours 9—2 a.m.. and 2—p.m..*A 4-month evening course for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).*Well-trained Chinese and American teachers.*Free sightseeing and social activities.*very close to the Central park.For further information call 67431234.16. If you work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day, which schools will you choose?A. Global English Center and Modern Language School.B. Global English Center and International House of English.C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training Center.D. The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.17. The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other 3 schools in that _________.A. it requires an entrance examinationB. it is nearest to the city centerC. its courses are more advancedD. its teaching quality is better18. You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it____.A. costs less than other schoolsB. offers more sightseeing and social activitiesC. has British teachersD. has a special course in spoken English Questions 19 to22 are based on the following passage.In an analysis of reports from 42 countries, U.S. researchers found that married people are consistently happier than singletons. The effect is small, but that still begs the question: Does marriage make you happy, or are happy people simply more likely to get married?Both answers may be true .In a study that followed more 30,000 Germans for 15 years, Diener and his colleagues found that happy people are more likely to get married and then stay married. But anyone can improve his or her mood by getting married. The effect begins about a year before the : “happy day ”and lasts for at least a year afterward .For most people, satisfaction levels do return to their baseline, but the researchers say this conceals(掩盖) the fact that a good marriage can have a permanent positive effect. Furthermore, people who are less happy to begin with will get a bigger boost from marriage.And it seems there’s something special about signing that piece of paper：The research shows that you can’t get as much benefit from simply cohabiting (同居)。

[专升本类试卷]2015年专升本（英语）真题试卷一、Phonetics（A）m<u>ea</u>sure（B）d<u>ea</u>dline（C）h<u>ea</u>t（D）f<u>ea</u>ther（A）lau<u>gh</u>ter（B）enou<u>gh</u>（C）cou<u>gh</u>（D）<u>gh</u>ost（A）ro<u>b</u>（B）clim<u>b</u>（C）distur<u>b</u>（D）absor<u>b</u>（A）<u>u</u>ncle（B）prod<u>u</u>ct（C）r<u>u</u>ral（D）<u>u</u>gly（A）sl<u>ow</u>（B）sh<u>ow</u>er（C）fl<u>ow</u>er（D）h<u>ow</u>二、Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirections: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then, mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.6 Only in my thirties______a purpose in life.（A）did I find（B）I did find（C）I found（D）found I7 _____his telephone number, she didn't know how to get in touch with him.（A）Having forgotten（B）To have forgotten（C）Forgetting（D）To forget8 These are the pictures of the hotel______we held our annual meetings.（A）where（B）which（C）that（D）when9 I wonder if there is______university in your hometown.（A）the（B）/（C）a（D）an10 It is______that text messaging while driving is dangerous.（A）significant（B）obvious（C）necessary（D）sufficient11 My secretary usually opens my post______it's marked"private".（A）for（B）as（C）unless（D）if12 My aunt's business has been doing poody, but she's hoping that her______will change.（A）emotion（B）luck（C）duty（D）fame13 Who should be responsible______the accident?（A）at（B）of（C）with（D）for14 The old man, together with his neighbors, ______the performance when it began to rain.（A）have enjoyed（B）has enjoyed（C）was enjoying（D）were enjoying15 My teacher recommended that I______as careful as possible when I took an exam. （A）will be（B）be（C）am（D）were16 Several novels by Mo Yan______into English so far.（A）had been translated（B）were translated（C）are translated（D）have been translated17 The pianist didn't______until the last minute before the concert.（A）turn up（B）turn out（C）turn off（D）turn on18 —I'm sorry about the misunderstanding. —You______apologize: it wasn't your fault. （A）needn't（B）wouldn't（C）couldn't（D）mustn't19 Let's go to the airport a little earlier______we can choose better seats.（A）now that（B）for that（C）by that（D）so that20 Jason made sharp comments on Mary 's idea, but he didn't mean______her.（A）to be hurt（B）to hurt（C）hurt（D）hurting三、Part III Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by a number of comprehension questions. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question. Then, mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.20 As we recently discovered, there is a Stepmother's Day, though it is not on any official holiday calendar. So, it would be safe to assume that there is a similar day for stepdads, too. Right? Well, it depends on what you read. A Google search brought up posts that say, for example, " It's on father's day—father's day is for fathers, step - fathers and people who are like fathers to you—it's a day for making father figures feel special. " Further searching found a Stepfather's Day Facebook page that says, "The unofficial Stepfather's Day is the fourth Sunday of June. " Unfortunately, as of the publishing of this article, only 30 people have " liked" the page. Considering that studies show 3. 3 million men, or 11. 1% of U. S. fathers, live with at least one stepchild, that's only a drop in the ocean.It's interesting to note that there is a National Grandparents'Day. President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978. Law! While grandparents are undoubtedly special people in our children's lives, they are often seen as the most loving family members. But what about the stepparents? The stepparents are the ones who are often the outsiders, the ones who have to endure the hurtful"You're not my dad!"or"You're not my mom!"And yet they never give up. They do their best to overcome the <u>inherent</u> challenges of stepparents and be role models for their stepchildren. These unsung (未被颂扬的) family heroes deserve "official "days of honor. Perhaps if we are loud enough, President Obama,who had a stepfather himself, will sign into law National Stepmother's Day and National Stepfather's Day.Are you with me? Follow me and get your voice heard. How cool it would be if we could make this happen!21 What does the underlined word" that" in Paragraph 1 refer to?（A）11. 1% of U. S. fathers who live with at least one stepchild in the U. S.（B）3. 3 million men who live with at least one stepchild in the world.（C）Father figures who are equally honored in the U. S.（D）30 people who support Stepfather's Day on the Facebook page.22 What did President Jimmy Carter sign into law in 1978?（A）The National Stepchildren's Day.（B）The National Stepparents'Day.（C）The National Grandparents'Day.（D）The National Grandchildren's Day.23 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word" inherent" in Paragraph 2? （A）Inevitable.（B）Lasting.（C）Unbelievable.（D）Tough.24 What is the reason for setting an official holiday for stepparents?（A）Because they are often seen as the most loving family members.（B）Because they deserve respect and honor as family members.（C）Because they love their role as stepparents.（D）Because they are often treated as heroes in the family.24 Most students choose " Homestay" accommodation when they study abroad: others select Home-stay even if they are not on a study visit. Statistics show that it's a form of accommodation gaining in popularity all the time.But what is Homestay? And what makes it so popular?Homestay means living with a family, or "host family" as we say. There are three ways of doing it:choose to learn English in a language school near to your Homestay location:have your English classes in the house with a member of the family who is a qualified teacher:select not to have classes at all when you visit—a popular choice if you want to do the tourist thing for example.Even in their busy summer period the organizations that arrange the Homestays will always try to place you with the most suitable host family to match your requirements. Placement (安置 ) organizations think about location, interests, language level, eating requirements, allergies (过敏) and other requests you may have.Though prices vary according to your needs, good quality Homestay accommodation can be relatively economical—and although you may be charged an extra amount of money if you want your Homestay in or near the city centre. Even if you stay further out, you can expect your journey into the centre not to exceed 30 minutes.Not only does Homestay accommodation represent value for money, it also gives you an excellent opportunity to practise English with your host family. This is a very important extra for students who like to speak as much English as possible. But if you plan to learn English, why not have your English classes in your host family? There's no better way to learn English than this—the perfect combination of learning and accommodation combined with the cultural experience !25 Homestay is an ideal choice for students who______.（A）want to learn statistics（B）plan to study overseas（C）plan to visit relatives（D）want to stay at home26 Who will consider students' requirements before their Homestay starts?（A）The language school.（B）The host family.（C）The English teacher.（D）The placement organization.27 Which of the following is a key factor affecting the price of Homestay?（A）Students' specific needs.（B）Students' language level.（C）Nationality of the host family.（D）Eating habits of the host family.28 What can be inferred from the passage?（A）The author finds Homestay accommodation expensive.（B）The author finds Homestay arrangement complicated.（C）The author is in favor of Homestay accommodation.（D）The author is doubtful about the safety of Homestay.28 Using less energy around the home is easier than you might think, saving your money while creating a healthier, more comfortable living space for you and your family. Changing a few old habits can make an impact on your energy bill, your comfort and theenvironment. Here are some handy tips to make your house more energy-efficient. Lower the heatIf your home has adjustable central heating, lowering the room temperature even slightly can make a difference. You may not feel it, but your wallet will. It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the day. Hang clothes out to dryIf the weather allows it, head outside and dry your laundry on a clothesline. The sunlight will help eliminate bacteria and dust. While clothes dryers get the job done faster, they also use up energy. By hanging your clothes out you'll be cutting greenhouse gases by about three kilograms per load. Take advantage of natural lightInstalling large windows on the northern side of your house can help you make use of sunlight's natural warmth. To stay cool indoors on hot summer days, install blinds(百叶窗) to block the heavy sun. Put your desk near the window, then you don't need a lamp in the daytime. Wrap (裹) your pipesBe sure your hot-water pipes are properly wrapped. In an average home, heating water accounts for more than one-quarter of the energy bill. Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you? Choose the right size for appliances (家用电器)When the time comes to replace appliances, select those that are both energy-efficient and of the appropriate size for your needs. Don't buy bigger ones just because you can.29 What benefit may using less energy at home bring about?（A）Enlarging your living space.（B）Keeping old habits unchanged.（C）Having a healthier living environment.（D）Improving your work efficiency.30 Which of the following is one of the advantages of hanging clothes out to dry?（A）It gets clothes dry much faster than clothes dryers.（B）It uses half the energy that clothes dryers do.（C）It may help to build a greenhouse.（D）It helps remove bacteria in clothes.31 What can be installed on the northern side of your house to make better use of natural light?（A）Shades.（B）Windows.（C）Blinds.（D）Curtains.32 Besides energy-efficiency, what else should be considered when replacing appliances? （A）Proper size.（B）Good quality.（C）Replacing time.（D）Reasonable price.32 I talk to strangers for a living and love the challenge of getting their stories published in news-papers. I've been married for years, but until six months ago, I couldbe a typical absent-minded husband. Often I was just nodding when I was supposed to. When my wife asked, <u>" Did you even hear what I just said?"</u>I would defensively say, " Of course I did!"In January, I began to lose my voice. Doctors told me I needed surgery, or my throat would be permanently damaged. Total silence would be required for the first few weeksof my recovery.Two hours after the surgery, my eyes filled with tears as my two—year—old son looked puzzled because I wouldn't answer his questions. I wanted to talk but couldn't. Luckily, I'd recorded myself reading some of his favorite books. That would come in handy the next couple of weeks.When I got home, I noriced a"side effect" : as my wife talked to me to keep up my spirits, I wasn't just hearing her: I was listening to her. Over the next few weeks, I didn't want to miss a word she said. I began to hear sweetness in her voice. It had never left. I'd just stopped noticing. I found myself understanding her better on topics I'd previouslydismissed as" things I just don't get as a guy". I also realized my son wasn't just talking nonstop but that he often had thoughtful things to say. Even while walking my dog in the woods near our home, I began hearing pleasant patterns in birdsongs. Before my surgery, I'd have spent those walks on my phone.After several weeks, I was fully recovered. Conversation in our house is better now, not because I'm talking more. I'm just listening better and becoming less and less surprised that I like what I hear.33 According to the passage, the author is most likely a______.（A）journalist（B）doctor（C）driver（D）teacher34 What does the wife mean by asking" Did you even hear what I just said?" in Paragraph 1 ?（A）You didn't have to nod while you were listening.（B）You should tell me what I said iust now.（C）You should listen to me.（D）You didn't want to talk with me.35 What is true of the author after the surgery?（A）He was unwilling to talk to his wife.（B）He was unable to communicate with his son.（C）He was required to keep silent for the first few months.（D）He was worried about his recovery after the surgery.36 What did the author realize after the surgery?（A）His dog liked pleasant birdsongs.（B）His son didn't like talking.（C）His wife was a talkative woman.（D）His house was full of pleasant talks.36 Coconut(椰子)is an unusual food for many reasons. It is one of the largest<u>edible</u> seeds produced by any plant. Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world—it consists of both" meat" and" water" inside. The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar, as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings: the coconut water is a white and sweet liquid.Portuguese (葡萄牙的) explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco , meaning" ghost" in their language. The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghost's face, and the tree has had that name ever since.The coconut has varied uses. It is used to make various cooking oils for fast-food restaurants around the world to make diet materials. The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates, providing a cool and refreshing beverage fight off the tree. This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks. Even the shell itself has many uses, including animal food and fertilizer.Yet the coconut is also useful in many ways that have nothing to do with food. Coconut oil is used for cosmetics(化妆品) , medicines, and so on. Dried coconut shells are used in many countries as a tool for shining wood floors. The shells are also used for shirt buttons, and are commonly found on Hawaiian clothing. They are even used for musical instruments and bird houses.And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit. The coconut tree, which produces the nut, also produces many useful things. It's no wonder that the coconut tree has been taken as"the tree of life".37 What does the underlined word "edible "in Paragraph 1 mean?（A）Eatable.（B）Available.（C）Visible.（D）Collectible.38 The coconut got its name because of______. （A）its round shape（B）its ghostlike appearance（C）its hard shell（D）its white color39 What is the passage mainly about?（A）Types of coconut seeds.（B）The discovery of coconut.（C）The history of coconut.（D）Uses of coconut.40 What can be learned from the passage? （A）Coconut fluid can become fertilizer. （B）Coconut trunks are houses for birds. （C）Coconut trees are useful plants.（D）Coconut oil is rare and expensive.四、Part IV ClozeDirections: There are some blanks in the following passages. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the one that best fits into the passages. Then, mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.40 Where do cars get their energy from? For most cars, the answer is petrol. 【C1】______some cars use electricity. These cars have【C2】______motors that get their power from large batteries. In【C3】______, there are even cars that have【C4】______an electric motor and a petrol motor. These types of cars are【C5】______hybrid(混合) cars.Most people tend to think of electric cars as a new【C6】______, but they have been around for a long time. In the【C7】______19th and early 20th centuries electric cars were common because the technology for petrol engines was not very advanced. But【C8】______the petrol engine became easier to make and more powerful, this type of engines became the most【C9】______Interest in electric cars was high in the 1970s and 1980s because【C10】______became very expensive. Recendy, electric cars have again become well-liked because people want cars that pollute【C11】______Electric cars are better than petrol cars【C12】______several ways. The biggest benefit is reduced pollution. In areas【C13】______there is a high percentage of electric cars, pollution is not that serious. The second benefit of electric cars is a【C14】______in the dependence on foreign oil. Several countries don't want to【C15】______on oil from other countries. Since electric cars can run on electricity from coal or nu—clear power stations, there is less need to import oil.41 【C1】（A）But（B）Nor（C）Or（D）And42 【C2】（A）traditional（B）common （C）same （D）special 43 【C3】（A）summary （B）detail （C）time （D）addition 44 【C4】（A）all （B）both （C）either （D）neither 45 【C5】（A）described （B）regarded （C）called （D）known46 【C6】（A）invention （B）innuence （C）instrument （D）intention 47 【C7】（A）last（B）beginning （C）recent （D）late48 【C8】（A）unless （B）after （C）before （D）until49 【C9】（A）popular （B）comfortable （C）difficult（D）dangerous 50 【C10】（A）motors （B）power （C）cars （D）oil51 【C11】（A）much （B）more （C）less （D）few52 【C12】（A）by（B）in（C）at（D）on53 【C13】（A）when（B）where（C）what（D）which54 【C14】（A）start（B）need（C）reduction（D）rise55 【C15】（A）put（B）hold（C）rely（D）keep五、Part VII Writing56 For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100 -120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.你(Li Yuan)在英语学习中遇到了一些困难，希望得到帮助。

北京英语专升本试题及答案一、听力部分（一）短对话理解1. What is the man going to do?A. Buy a gift for his wife.B. Go to the library.C. Visit his friend in the hospital.D. Attend a meeting.Answer: C2. Why does the woman refuse the man's invitation?A. She has to work overtime.B. She is not interested in the movie.C. She has already seen the movie.D. She has a cold.Answer: A（二）长对话理解Now listen to the conversation between a teacher and a student about the upcoming English test.1. What is the main topic of the test?A. Literature.B. Grammar.C. Vocabulary.D. Listening skills.Answer: B2. How much time will the students have to complete the test?A. 60 minutes.B. 90 minutes.C. 120 minutes.D. 150 minutes.Answer: C二、阅读理解（一）选择题Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.Passage 1: "The Benefits of Reading"1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Reading is a waste of time.B. Reading can improve one's vocabulary.C. Reading is only beneficial for students.D. Reading has no benefits.Answer: B2. According to the passage, what can reading help with?A. Enhancing memory.B. Increasing stress.C. Reducing creativity.D. Diminishing imagination.Answer: A（二）填空题Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words.Passage 2: "The Importance of Travel"Travel is an excellent way to broaden one's horizons. It allows individuals to experience different cultures, meet new people, and see the world from a different perspective. When traveling, one can also improve their ___1___ skills by communicating with locals and other travelers. Additionally, travel can help to ___2___ stress and provide a refreshing break from daily routines.1. Answer: communication2. Answer: relieve三、完形填空Read the following passage and choose the best word to complete each sentence.Passage 3: "The Power of Perseverance"In life, we often face challenges that test our ___1___. It is important to ___2___ and not give up easily. Perseverance can lead to ___3___ and success. Remember, every great achievement was once considered ___4___.1. A. patienceB. courageC. determinationD. strengthAnswer: C2. A. persistB. hesitateC. retreatD. doubtAnswer: A3. A. failureB. mediocrityC. achievementD. disappointmentAnswer: C4. A. impossibleB. inevitableC. feasibleD. certainAnswer: A四、翻译Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese.1. The rise of the internet has revolutionized the way we communicate.Answer: 互联网的兴起彻底改变了我们的沟通方式。

2015年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案1(单选题)选出下列选项中划线部分读音不同的选项（）。

(本题1分)A ruralB uglyC productD uncle标准答案： A2(单选题)选出下列选项中划线部分读音不同的选项（）。

(本题1分)A flowerB howC showerD Slow标准答案： D3(单选题)选出下列选项中划线部分读音不同的选项（）。

(本题1分)A coughB ghostC enoughD laughter标准答案： B4(单选题)选出下列选项中划线部分读音不同的选项（）。

(本题1分)A disturbB absorbC climbD Rob标准答案： C5(单选题)选出下列选项中划线部分读音不同的选项（）。

(本题1分)A heatB featherC deadlineD Measure标准答案： A6(单选题)These are the pictures of the hotel __________ we held our annual meetings．(本题1分)A thatB whenC whichD where标准答案： D7(单选题)I wonder if there is __________ university in your hometown．(本题1分)A aB anC ／D the标准答案： A8(单选题)Only in my thirties __________a purpose in life．(本题1分)A I foundB found IC I did findD did I find标准答案： D9(单选题)__________ his telephone number， she didn't know how to get in touch with him．(本题1分)A ForgettingB To forgetC To have forgottenD Having forgotten标准答案： D10(单选题)My aunt’s business has been doing poorly，but she’s hoping that her__________ will change．(本题1分)A dutyB fameC luckD emotion标准答案： C11(单选题)Who should be responsible __________ the accident?(本题1分)A withB forC ofD at标准答案： B12(单选题)It is __________ that text messaging while driving is dangerous．(本题1分)A necessaryB sufficientC obviousD significant标准答案： C13(单选题)My secretary usually opens my post__________ it’s marked“private”．(本题1分)A unlessB ifC asD for标准答案： A14(单选题)Several novels by Mo Yan __________ into English so far．(本题1分)A are translatedB have been translatedC were translatedD had been translated标准答案： B15(单选题)The pianist didn't __________ until the last minute before the concert．(本题1分)A turn offB turn onC turn outD turn up标准答案： D16(单选题)The old man，together with his neighbors，__________ the performance when it began to rain．(本题1分)A was enjoyingB were enjoyingC has enjoyedD have enjoyed标准答案： A17(单选题)My teacher recommended that l__________ as careful as possible when I took an exam．(本题1分)A amB wereC beD will be标准答案： C18(单选题)Let’s go to the airport a little earlier__________ we can choose better seats．(本题1分)A by thatB so thatC for thatD now that标准答案： B19(单选题)Jason made sharp comments on Mary’s idea，but he didn't mean __________ her．(本题1分)A HurtB HurtingC to hurtD to be hurt标准答案： C20(单选题) ——I’m sorry about the misunderstanding．一You__________ apologize，it wasn’t your fault．(本题1分)A couldn’tB mustn’tC wouldn’tD needn’t标准答案： D21(阅读理解题)根据下面文章回答问题：Where do cars get their energy from? For most cars，the answer is petrol. 21_some cars use electricity.These cars have 22 motors that get their power from large batteries.In 23 ，there are even cars that have 24 an electric motor and a petrol motor.These types of cars are 25 hybrid(混合)cars.Most people tend to think of electric cars as a new 26 ，but they have been around for a long time.In the 27 19th and early 20th centuries electric cars were common because the technology for petrol engines was not very advanced.But 28 the petrol engine became easier to make and more powerful，this type of engines became the most 29 .Interest in electric cars was high in the l970s and 1980s because 30 became very expensive.Recently，electric cars have again become well-liked because people want cars that pollute 31 . Electric cars are better than petrol cars 32 several ways.The biggest benefit is reduced pollution.In areas 33 there is a high percentage of electric cars，pollution is not that serious.The second benefit of electric cars is a 34 in the dependence on foreign oil.Several countries don’t want to 35 on oil from other countries.Since electric cars can run on electricity from coal or nuclear power stations，there is less need to import oil. (本题30分)1(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A orB AndC NorD But标准答案： D2(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A sameB specialC commonD traditional标准答案： B3(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A timeB additionC detailD summary标准答案： B4(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A eitherB neitherC bothD all标准答案： C5(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A calledB knownC regardedD described标准答案： A6(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A instrumentB intentionC influenceD invention标准答案： D7(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A recentB lateC beginningD last标准答案： B8(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A beforeB untilC afterD unless标准答案： C9(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A difficultB dangerousC comfortableD popular标准答案： D10(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A carsB oilC powerD motors标准答案： B11(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A lessB fewC moreD much标准答案： A12(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A atB onC inD by标准答案： C13(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A whatB whichC whereD when标准答案： C14(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A reductionB riseC needD start标准答案： A15(单选题)请填写最佳答案（）(本题2分)A relyB keepC holdD put标准答案： A22(阅读理解题)根据下面材料回答问题：Passage oneI talk to strangers for a living and love the challenge of getting their stories published in newspapers．I've been married for years，but until six months ago，I could be a typical absent—minded husband．Often l was just nodding when l was supposed to．When my wife asked，“Did you even hear what I just said?”1 would defensively say，“of course I did!”In January，I began to lose my voice．Doctors told me I needed surgery，or my throat would be permanently damaged．Total silence would be required for the first few weeks of my recovery．Two hours after the surgery，my eyes filled with tears as my two-year-old son looked puzzled because l wouldn’t answer his questions．I wanted to talk but couldn’t．Luckily，I'd recorded myself reading some of his favorite books．That would come in handy the next couple of weeks．It had never left．I'd just stopped noticing．I found myself understanding her better on topics I'd previously dismissed as “things I just don’t get as a guy”．I also realized my son wasn’t just talking nonstop but that he often had thoughtful things to say．Even while walking my dog in the woods near ourhome，I began hearing pleasant patterns in birdsongs．Before my surgery，I'd have spent those walks on my phone．After several weeks，I was fully recovered. Conversation in our house is better now，not because I'm talking more．I’m just listening better and becoming less and less surprised that I like what I hear．(本题12分)1(单选题)According to the passage，the author is most likely a __________ ．(本题3分)A driverB teacherC doctorD Journalist标准答案： D2(单选题)What does the wif e mean by asking “Did you even hear what I just said? ”in Paragraph 1 ?(本题3分)A Yon should listen to me．B You didn’t want to talk with me．C You should tell me what I said just now．D You didn’t have to nod while you were listening．标准答案： A3(单选题) What is true of the author after the surgery?(本题3分)A He was required to keep silent for the first few monthsB He was worried about his recovery after the surgery．C He was unable to communicate with his son．D He was unwilling to talk to his wife．标准答案： C4(单选题)What did the author realize after the surgery?(本题3分)A His wife was a talkative woman．B His house was full of pleasant talks．C His son didn’t like talking．D His dog liked pleasant birdsongs．标准答案： B23(阅读理解题)根据材料回答问题：Passage TwoCoconut(椰子)is an unusual food for many reasons．It is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant．Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world—it consists of both “meat“ and “water” inside．The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar，as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings；the coconut water isa white and sweet liquid．Portuguese(葡萄牙的)explorers gave the nut its name in the l5th century, referring to it as coco，meaning “ghost” in their language．The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghost’s face，and the tree has had that name ever since．The coconut has varied uses．It is used to make various cooking oils for fast food restaurants around the world to make diet materials．The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates，providing a cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree．This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks．Even the shell itself has many uses，including animal food and fertilizer．And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit．The coconut tree， which produces the nut，also produces many useful things．It’s no wonder that the coconut tree has been taken as “the tree of life”．(本题12分)1(单选题)What does the underlined word“edible’in Paragraph 1 mean?(本题3分)A Visible．B Collectible．C AvailableD Eatable．标准答案： D2(单选题)The coconut got its name becauseof __________ ．(本题3分)A its hard shellB its white colorC its ghostlike appearanceD its round shape标准答案： C3(单选题)What is the passage mainly about?(本题3分)A The history of coconut．B Uses of coconut．C The discovery of coconut．D Types of coconut seeds标准答案： B4(单选题)What can be learned from the passage?(本题3分)A Coconut trees are useful plants．B Coconut oil is rare and expensive．C Coconut trunks are houses for birds．D Coconut fluid can become fertilizer．标准答案： A24(阅读理解题)根据材料回答问题：Passage ThreeMost students choose “Homestay” accommodation when they study abroad：others select Homestay even if they are not on a study visit．Stati stics show that it’s a form of accommodation gaining in popularity all the time．But what is Homestay? And what makes it so popular? Homestay means living with a family，or“host family”as we say．There are three ways of doing it：choose to learn English in a language school near to your Homestay location：have your English classes in the house with a member of the family who is a qualified teacher；select not to have classes at all when you visit——a popular choice if you want to do the tourist thing for example．Even in their busy summer period the organizations that arrange the Homestays will always try to place you with the most suitable host family to match your requirements．Placement(安置)organizations think about location，interests，language level，eating requirements，allergies (过敏)and other requests you may have．Though prices vary according to your needs，good quality Homestay accommodation can be relatively economical--andalthough you may be charged an extra amount of money if you want your Homestay in or near the city center．Even if you stay further out，you can expect your journey into the center not to exceed 30 minutes.Not only does Homestay accommodation represent value for money，it also gives you an excellent opportunity to practice English with your host family．This is a very important extra for students who like to speak as much English as possible．But if you plan to learn English，why not have your English classes in your host family．There’s no better way to learn English than this—the perfect combination of learning and accommodation combined withthe cultural experience !(本题12分)1(单选题)Homestay is an ideal choice for studentswho __________ .(本题3分)A plan to visit relativesB want to stay at homeC plan to study overseasD want to learn statistics标准答案： C2(单选题)Who will consider students’requirements before their Homestay starts?(本题3分)A The English teacher．B The placement organization.C The host family．D The language school.标准答案： B3(单选题)Which of the following is a key factor affecting the price of Homestay?(本题3分)A Nationality of the host family．B Eating habits of the host family.C Students’language level．D Students’specific needs.标准答案： D4(单选题)What can be inferred from the passage?(本题3分)A The author is in favor of Homestay accommodation．B The author is doubtful about the safety of Homestay．C The author finds Homestay arrangement complicated．D The author finds Homestay accommodation expensive．标准答案： A25(阅读理解题)根据下面材料回答问题：Passage FourUsing 1ess energy around the home is easier than you might think，saving you money while creating a heathier，more comfortable living space for you and your family． Changing a few old habits can make an impact on your energy bill， your comfort and the environment. Here are some handy tips to make your house more energy-efficient.Lower the heatIf your home has adjustable central heating，lowering the room temperature even slightly can make a difference． You may not feel it，but your wallet will． It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the day.Hang clothes out to dryIf the weather allows it，head outside and dry your laundry on a clothesline. The sunlight will help eliminate bacteria and dust．While clothes dryers get the job done faster，they also use up energy．By hanging your clothes out you’ll be cutting greenhouse gases by about three kilograms per load．Take advantage of natural lightInstalling large windows on the northern side of your house can help you make use of sunlight’s natural warmth. To stay cool indoors on hot summer days，install blinds(百叶窗) to block the heavy sun．Put your desknear the window，then you don’t need a lamp in the daytime. Wrap(裹)your pipesBe sure your hot—water pipes are properly wrapped．In an average home，heating wateraccounts for more than one—quarter of the energy bill．Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you?Choose the right size for appliances(家用电器)When the time comes to replace appliances，select those that are both energy—efficient and of the appropriate size for your needs．Don’t buy bigger ones just because you can．(本题12分)1(单选题)What benefit may using less energy at home bring about?(本题3分)A Having a healthier living environment．B Improving your work efficiency．C Keeping old habits unchanged．D Enlarging your living space．标准答案： A2(单选题)Which of the following is one of the advantages of hanging clothes out to dry?(本题3分)A It may help to build a greenhouse．B It helps remove bacteria in clothes．C It uses half the energy that clothes dryers do．D It gets clothes dry much faster than clothes dryers．标准答案： B3(单选题)What can be installed on the northern side of your house to make better use of natural light? (本题3分)A Blinds．B Curtains．C Windows．D Shades．标准答案： C4(单选题)Besides energy-efficiency，what else should be considered when replacing appliances?(本题3分)A Replacing time．B Reasonable price．C Good quality．D Proper size．标准答案： D26(阅读理解题)根据下面材料回答问题：Passage FiveAs we recently discovered，there is a Stepmother’s Day，though it is not on any official holiday calendar．So，it would be safe to assume that there is a similar day for stepdads，too．Right? Well，it depends on what you read．A Google search brought up posts that say，for example，“It’s on father’sday--father’s day is for fathers，step—fathers and people who are like fathers to you-it’s a day for making father figures feel special．”Further searching found a Stepfather’s Day Facebook page that says，“The unofficial Stepfather’s Day is the fourth Sunday of June．”Unfortunately，as of the publishing of this article，only 30 people have “liked” the page．Considering that studies show 3.3 million men，or 11.1％of U．S．fathers，live with at least one stepchild，that’s only a drop in the ocean．It’s interesting to note that there is a National Grandparents’ Day．President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978．Law! While grandparents are undoubtedly special people in our children’s lives，they are often seen as the most loving family members．But what about the stepparents? The stepparents are the ones who are often the outsiders，the ones who have to endure the hurtful “You’re not my dad!” or “You’re not my mom!” A nd yet they never give up.They do their best to overcome the inherent challenges of stepparents and be role models for their stepchildren．These unsung(未被颂扬的)family heroes deserve “official” days ofhonor．Perhaps if we are loud enough，President Obama，who had a stepfather himself，will sign into law National Stepmother’s Day and National Stepfather’s Day．Are you with me? Follow me and get your voice heard．How cool it would be if we could make this happen!(本题12分)1(单选题)What does the underlined word“that’’in Paragraph 1 refer to?(本题3分)A Father figures who are equally honored in the U．S．B 30 people who support Stepfather’s Day on the Facebook page．C 3.3 million men who live with at least one stepchild in the world．D 11.1％of U．S．fathers who live with at least one stepchild in the U．S．标准答案： B2(单选题)What did President Jimmy Carter sign into law in 1978 ?(本题3分)A The National Grandparents’Day．B The National Grandchildren’s Day．C The National Stepparents’Day．D The Nati onal Stepchildren’s Day．标准答案： A3(单选题)Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word“inherent”in paragraph 2 ?．(本题3分)A Unbelievable．B ToughC Lasting.D Inevitable．标准答案： D4(单选题)What is the reason for setting an official holiday for stepparents?(本题3分)A Because they love their role as stepparents．B Because they are often treated as heroes in the family．C Because they deserve respect and honor as family members．D Because they are often seen as the most loving family members。

北京联合大学《大学英语I 》自主学习听力资料Model Test 1Section A1. A. She doesn't think much of the film.B. She is criticizing the man.C. She wants to see the film.D. Something is wrong with the young actress's eyes.2. A. Spare-time school. B. A course to take.C. A meal.D.English study.3. A. He would like to see her right after the meeting.B. He would like to see her in the snack bar at midday.C. He would like to have a snack at the bar first.D. He would like to see her in the snack bar next Monday.4. A. She knows the discussion.B. She knows the meaning of life.C. She wants to join the man's association.D. She regrets having not discussed with them.5. A. The pear. B. The weather.C. The seafood.D. The cold.6. A. 750 pounds. B. 480 pounds.C. 1,980 pounds.D. 840 pounds.7. A. A doctor. B. A patient.C. The doctor's friendD. The doctor's assistant.8. A. Worry about the time. B. Insist on having a clock in her desk.C. Leave her jewelry at the hotel desk.D. Ask the desk to call her in the morning.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. Hong Kong. B. Tokyo.C. Shanghai.D. Korea.10. A. Around the 20th of this month. B. Around the 12th of this month.C. Around the 20th of next month.D. Around the 12th of next month.11. A. She wants a direct flight.B. Her flight will be across the Pacific Ocean.C. She wants to stop on the West Coast.D. She wants to stop on the East Coast.12. A. She wants to be comfortable. B. She wants to save money.C. She wants to travel overseas.D. She wants to have new experiences.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. For a week. B. For two weeks.C. For three weeks.D. For a month.14. A. To secure a two-bedroom apartment. B. To renew a six-month lease.C. To pay for a dishwasher.D. To cover property damage.15. A. At 3:30. B. At 1:30.C. At 4 o'clock. B. At 5 o'clock.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A. On the north of Central America. B. On the north of Mexico.C. On the south of America.D. On the south of Guatemala.17. A. Very few people can afford to attend school.B.Many people are well-educated.C. All the children in Belize are required to receive higher education.D. Education is not as important as economy in Belize.18. A. Belize is the smallest country in America.B.Belize used to be a colony of Great Britain.C. English is the only language used by people in Belize.D. Compared with China, Belize is a small country with a large population.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A. Optimistic. B. Resentful.C. Helpless.D. Doubtful.20. A. Factory owners and ads agents. B. Teachers and the government.C. Film stars and news reporters.D. Parents and news agencies.21. A. They are divorced or are often busy working.B. They are too hard on their kids.C. There is only one child in most of their families.D. Their children are too tired after one day's study.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A. On April 26, 1611. B. On April 23, 1611.C. On April 26, 1616. .D. On April 23, 1616.23. A. In 1583. B. In 1584.C. In 1585.D. In 1586.24. A. People know almost nothing about Shakespeare's early life.B. Shakespeare was already well known before he went to London.C. People know a lot about Shakespeare's life in London.D. People know only a little about Shakespeare's life in London.25. A. Shakespeare was not interested in making a profit.B. Shakespeare could get one-tenth of the profits of the Globe Theater.C. Shakespeare, like his fellow writers, had no business sense.D. Shakespeare's fellow writers shared the same profits as he did.Section CFor most of human history, the only (26) _______ between people was face to face. Theinvention of (27) _______ changed that, but for a long time most people could not read or write. Those who could read and write, such as people at the top of the (28)_______ or political system, often have great power. The invention of the printing press in the middle of the 1400s gave people the printed word, which caused a huge change in human (29)_______. People could now get information, look at that information themselves, and more importantly, ask questions about it and form their own (30)_______.Later inventions made a very big difference in the way people communicated with each other. The telegraph and then the telephone made communication very (31) _______. More (32) _______ came the fax machine. Today many international organizations use fax machines and (33) _______ mails for instant communication. In addition, the Internet provides information about the news everywhere in the world: hundreds of newspapers and news magazines are on the Internet for anyone anywhere to read. Home videotapes appear on television news shows, and (34) _______________________________________________________________________________. Also important is the communication satellite, which sends messages through space in seconds.Some people say the world is getting smaller. Are we all part of a "global village" because of our ability to communicate quickly?Some people worry about the use of communication technology in the news industry. George Gerbner, former dean of the Annenberg school for Communication and founder of the Cultural Environment Movement, says that news is a big business that is international in size. According to Gerbner,(35)____________________________________________________________________ _. TV news, especially, is a very powerful influence and often focuses on sex or violence. In the case of the famous trial of athlete and actor O.J.Simpson in 1994 and 1995, for instance, he writes that it was wrong to allow TV cameras into the courtroom. What he calls "The O.J. Show" lasted for a year and had 150 millions people watching in the United States alone on an important day of thetrial.(36)________________________________________________________________________ .。

Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and StructureDirections:There are 25 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence, and then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.The ______ crown jewels are kept in the Tower of London.A valuedB valuelessC invaluableD worth答案:C[解析] 句意：那些王冠上无价的珠宝被保存在伦敦塔里。

词义辨析题。

invaluable意为“无价的”，价值连城的；valueless意为“没有价值的”。

2.Kenya"s Tsavo Game Park ______ Susan of the wildlife park she had visited in New Jersey.A remindedB recalledC receivedD remembered答案:A[解析] 句意：肯尼亚的察沃游戏公园使苏珊想起了她在新泽西参观过的野生动物园。

词义辨析题。

remind意为“使想起，提醒”，remind sb. of sth.意为“让某人想起某物/事”。

3.The teacher ______ the students on a tour through the art museum.A madeB indicatedC forcedD took答案:D[解析] 句意：老师带领学生们参观了美术馆。

词语搭配题。

take sb. on a tour 为固固定搭配，意为“带某人游览、参观”。