2008年专转本英语真题

山西省2008年专升本选拔考试英语Ⅰ. Structure (10 points with each of 1 point)Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this section, For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.1．Choose furniture that is _______ with the style of the house .A. constantB. considerateC. consistentD. considerate2．With so much work to do at home, I ______ get a chance to read .A. barelyB. hardlyC. seldomD. scarcely3．The car ______ on the way to the airport and I had to get a taxi.A broke outB broke inC broke downD broke through4．A serious mistake has ______ in the planning.A turned outB turned awayC turned upD turned over5．Mike is a ______ friend of mine.A valuableB valueC invaluableD valued6. We shouldn’t just seek to live ______ comfort.A withB inC onD by7. The size of your shoes is ______ by that of your feetA decidedB determinedC managedD fixed8. His parents______ the child was left with no one to look afterA having diedB diedC deadD having dead9. _______ you’ve found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to .A ThatB WhatC WhateverD Which10. To my surprise, the twins have ______ in common with each other .A muchB somethingC anythingD nothingⅡ. Reading Comprehension (40points with each of 2 points)Directions: There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose one best answer.Passage OneWilliam Faulkner of Oxford was not a native of Oxford ; nor was he born with the name Faulkner . He was born in New Alberny, Missisippi ,on September 25 , 1897 , and the family spelled the name Faulkner . He published his first book when he was twenty—seven . He was awarded the Nobel Prize nor literature when he was fifty—three. He was generally acknowledged as the major American writer of his time when he died on July 6. 1962. Faulkner or Falkner, he spent almost the whole of his life in the Mississippi town called Oxford , which many readers know as Jefferson Even to the people of Oxford , Faulkner was a kind of legend in his life time . There was , for example the mystery of who put the ―u‖ in William’s last name . For many years the commonly accepted story was that it was a careless printer, in setting type for ―The Marble Faun (1924). Faulkner’s biographer Carvel Collins demonstrates that the writer himself added it, and , at least occasionally , as early as 1918 .‖11. When did Faulkner win the Nobel Prize for literature?A 1918B 1924C 1950D 196212. Faulkner died at the age of ______A twenty—sevenB fifty—threeC sixty—twoD sixty—five13. Faulkner lived most of his life in ______A JeffersonB OxfordC New AlbermyD his birthplace14. The letter ―u‖ in Faulkner’s name added first ______A a careless printerB Carvel CollinsC Faulkner’s familyD Faulkner himself15 When the letter ―u‖ in Faulkner’s name was added first _______A1918 B 1962 C 1924 D 1950Passage TwoMany university students dislike studying history because there is little to get excited about when historical event are presented in a boring manner. However, I’ll never forget my American History professor Dr Williamson . Each event leaped from the pages of our text and become as real as the daily news report on the radio. My favorite lecture concerned the American Revolution. Dr. Williamson told us the story Paul Revere, a well-known silversmith, working in his shop. The American colonists were angry because of the British control over their lives. Revere felt that war between the British and the colonists was inevitable. Then, Dr. Williamson told us about Revere rowing across the Charles River from Boston on April 18.1775.I can see the professor now as he raised his hand to his forehead as if he were looking across the Charles River to the Old North Church in Boston. Suddenly, Revere caught sight of two lanterns, a signal which meant that the British would attack by sea . He jumped on his horse to warm the villagers of the attack. Professor Williamson reminded us that the first battles of the American Revolution were fought at Concord and at Lexington, Massachusetts, the year before the Declaration of Independence was singed in 1776. Never before had history seemed so alive to me. And all becausea professor cared enough to put his heart into his teaching .16. According to the passage, most students dislike history because ______A history teachers are poorly preparedB most students are not excitedC teachers of history fail to present facts in an interestingD Most students feel that history is a waste of time17. How did Paul Revere earn a living ?A. he was a soldierB. he was a blacksmithC. he was a silversmithD. he was a teacher18. Where was the Old North Church located ?A. In BostonB. In ConcordC. In LexingtonD. In Britain19. What did the signal of two lanterns tell Revere ?A. The British were rowing across the riverB. The British would attack by seaC. The British would start a war at Concord and LexingtonD. The British were retreating to the Charles River20. In which year were the first battles of the Revolution fought ？A. In 1774B. In 1775C. In 1776D. In 1777Passage ThreeFor India starting its independent life only thirteen years ago , there were alarming problems to be faced immediately if the country was to survive at all as an entity . Overwhelming questions involved a working constitution , food ,industrialization ,unity of the world . It is hard to imagine a less favorable beginning for the birth of a nation . Special solutions had to be developed for special conditions . ―At short notice India had to carry out a series of revolutions which , in the western nations , had been spread over several centuries . ‖Consequently , in keeping with its ideal of ―this and that .‖ India worked out its individual parliamentary system and its social , economic and political patterns , borrowing form all over the world and adopting to its own needs .21. The title that best expresses the ideas of this passage is ______A. India before independenceB. India dependenceC. India’s economic systemD. Complexities of India independence22. The expression ―this and that ‖ implies that India is ______A. adopting western ideas and systemsB. eager work out its own system and borrow some from other countriesC. carrying on a violent revolutionD. dissatisfied on a violent revolution23. Thirteen years ago , India _______A. was a highly unified nationB. had an independent parliamentC. had a less developed economyD. had been in close contact with other countries24. It’s clear from the passage that ______A. One of the questions that India faced thirteen years ago is about its industrializationB. India had many problems setting up its parliamentary system thirteen years agoC. India didn’t have its individual parliamentary system till five years agoD. The solution that India found to solve its problems is to carry on a revolution25. From your reading of the passage ,what special solution did India use to solve its problems ?A. Economic reformB. Establishing the relation with the rest of the worldC. Borrowing the parliamentary system ,social , economic and political patterns from all over the worldD. Realizing its industrialization , integration of the states , civil and social services.Passage FourWe all know why we’re meeting here today and we can all see by the poor attendance how important it is that at least some students take action to improve the quality of university life .At present in this university learning is a mere extension of secondary school . We have but one representative on the governing body and therefore our voice is simply not begin heard .It’s your brain they’re training but you have no choice as to how it’s done . It’s you who have to graduate but you have no say in graduation requirement . It’s you who will pay the rest of your life though tax ,for your training here , but you have no control over the provision of the facilities for learning . Who then are the people who decide ?Who make up the academic establishment ?The answer is ：the same people who question the social structure . The same people who advocate truth but pursue self—interest . Students come and go but professors seem to go no forever . For this reason we must act now and quickly . The Minister’s visit provides us with a rare opportunity to focus public attention on our justified demand for radical reform .I want you therefore to elect protest officers who will organize front line demonstrations . I want you to discuss the raising of funds . For we must have money to overcome a money –mad system ;we must have organization to counteract an over—organized society ; we must have strategy to out –maneuver(操作) cunning(熟练) . Let us think now , so that we can act now .26. Students meeting was called to ______A. give students more responsibilities in running their studiesB. elect a representative to the governing boyC. help to make some improvements on their voicesD. find ways of increasing attendance of the students27. Why does the speaker consider that students lack participation in university affairs ？A. They rarely attend meetingsB. They get little chance to speakC. They are not intellectually trainedD. They are ignored28. Who are the people , according to the speaker , that should have say in university affairs ?A. TaxpayersB. ProfessorsC. StudentsD. University authorities29. The speaker says that it is time to act now because ______A. a government official is visiting the universityB. public attention is visiting on the universityC. the time is ripe for radical reformD. otherwise professors will go no forever30. How is protest to be made ?A. By raising to be madeB. by an over—organized societyC. By demonstrations against the universityD. By putting officers in the front lineⅢ .Cloze (40points with each of 2 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices given below and marked A, B, C, and D. You should choose the one that best fits into the passage.Have you ever asked yourself why children go to school ?You will (31)____ say that they go to learn their (32)____ language and other languages , arithmetic , geography , history , and all the other (33)____ . That is (34)____ true , but (35)____ do they learn these things ?And are these things (36)____ that they learn at school ？We send our children to school to (37)____ them for the time when they will be (38)____ and will go to work for themselves . Nearly (39)____ they study at school has some practical use in their life ,but is that the only (40)____ why they go to school ?There is (41)____ in education than just learning (42)____ . We go to school (43)____ all to learn how to learn ,so that when we have (44)____ school ,we can continue to learn . A man who really knows how to learn will always be successful , because (45)____ he has to do something now which he has never had to do (46)____ ,he will teach himself how to do it in the best (47)____ . The uneducated person , on the (48)____ , is either unable to do something new ,or does it badly . The (49)____ of school ,therefore ,is not just to teach languages , arithmetic ,geography , etc , (50)____ to teach pupils the way to learn .31. A possible B probable C maybe D probably32. A mother’s B English C native D father’s33. A questions B subjects C problems D matters34. A never B sure C quite D rather35. A why B what C how D when36. A are B each C all D mean37. A being up B prepare C make D tell38. A young B adult C little D big39. A what B anyone C everything D anything40. A reason B thing C question D point41. A many B more C much D something42. A languages B facts C object D things43. A about B over C for D above44, A left B learned C taught D gone45. A what B whatever C whatsoever D whenever46. A previous B ago C before D after47. A form B way C means D habit48. A one B other C opposite D another49. A reason B cause C purpose D object50. A but B and C how D orⅣ. Gap-Filling (10 points with each of 1 point.)Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space.51. He is very (care) at his work , that’s why he seldom makes mistakes.52. All his friend left him. He asked himself what the (mean) of life was.53. We have the (determine) to win honor for our country.54. He is good at physics , electronics and other (relate) fields.55. George’s proposal is quite (accept) .56. Everyone on the spot was anxious about his (safe) .57. The lecture was so (bore) that we couldn’t help yawning.58. She (appear) not to notice anything at that time.59. The committee’s (responsible) is to watch over the safety of the workers.60. She leads an (act) social life.Ⅴ. Translation from English to Chinese (25 points with each of 5 points . )61. He was beloved of everybody. (被动语态译法)62. The true is to be distinguished from the false. (形容词译成名词)63. The student who answered the question was John. (定语从句译法)64. I went to see him only to find him out. (副词译成动词)65. He, evidently, thinks that he can do no wrong. (分句译法)Ⅵ. Writing (25 points)Directions: This is going to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a notice according to the information given in Chinese below.写一封致歉信，包括：你两个月前从Lucy 那里借了一本书，但没有按时归还，写一封信为此表示歉意，说明原因。

河北省2008年普通专接本科教育考试《英语》试卷（考试时间90分钟）（总分120分）说明：请将客观题答案填涂在答题卡的相应位置上，主观题在答题纸相应位置上做答，在其它位置上做答无效。

I Phonetics (5 points1. A. st oo l B. b oo k C. s oo n D. ch oo se2. A. think B. everything C. there D. thirsty3. A. sick B. safe C. respect D. expose4. A. arise B. beside C. issue D. price5. A. enough B. daughter C. frighten D. straight IISituationalDialogues(10points)Section A6. At a birthday part Friend A: Happy birthday! Friend B: ______________A. Yes, I am very happy.B. Thank you!C. Happy to see you at my party.D. You needn’t be so polite.7. At home Husband: I don’t feel like going to the cinema. Any other idea? Wife: _____________________________A. Yes, I’ll go with you.B. No, I don’t like it.C. It’s my pleasure.D. What about going to the beach?8.At a companyClient: Good morning, may I speak to Mr. White, please?Secretary: ___________________________A. Who are you?B. No, you can’t.C. Who is speaking, please?D. Yes, you can.9.In a reading roomStudent A: Excuse me, is that seat taken?Student B: _________________________A.That’s great.B. Why not?C. Go ahead.D. I don’t think so.10. In a classroomTeacher: Can you follow what I’m saying?A.Yes, I follow you.B. Sorry, I can’t.C. I’m sorry to hear that.D. No, I don’t follow you.Section BDirections: In this section there is a long conversation with Directions:A job interviewBob: Good morning, you must be Tom Green. I’m Bob Smith, the personnel manager.Tom: ________11___________.Bob: I have your application form here. You hope to work as a teacher in the training department, is that right?Tom: ______ _12___________.Bob: What kind of courses did you take in college?Tom: _________13___________. But I also studied education and psychology.Bob: Did you do well in your courses?Tom: I think so. If you look at my school record, you will find I got almost all “A”s in my courses. Bob: Why do you want to apply for this job?Tom: __________14__________. Being a teacher has been my ambition since I was a child. Bob: Fine. I have no more questions.Tom: When will know if I have the job?Bob: __________15__________.Tom: OK. Thank you very much.A.I’m very interested in the job you offered.B. I majored in English.C. We will inform you about a week.D. Nice to meet you.E. Just so-so.F. I’m not quite sure about it.G. Yes, that’s right.III.16.The swimming pool was _____________ because of the water supply.A. out of useB. out of the wayC. out of fashionD. out of place17.If you want to see the chairman of the department, you’d better make an ____________ with him first.A. admissionB. agreementC. appointmentD. announcement18.Sick ___________ he was, he came to work.A.asB. thoughC. althoughD. while19.They fulfilled the plan earlier than they ______________.A.have expectedB. expectedC. were expectedD. had expected20.___________ it or not, his discovery has created a stir in scientific circles.A. BelievingB. To believeC. BelieveD. Believed21.The child was ___________ for getting his shoes and socks wet.A. stoppedB. blamedC. accusedD. complained22. The thief ___________ while climbing over the garden wall.A. has caughtB. was caughtC. caughtD. being caught23. It was the training ___________ made him such a good engineer.A. thatB. so thatC. whichD. what24.The doctor asked Bob to quit ___________ because of his health.A.smokeB. smokesC. smokingD. to smoke25.Letters of apology should be written and sent ________ .A.kindlyB. occasionallyC. immediatelyD. Indirectly26. ______________ seems reasonable to me that he doesn’t want to be reminded of his age.A. ThatB. WhichC. WhatD. It27.—Why did you leave the meeting early?--I found the discussion __________.A.boringB. boredC. boreD. boredom28.It suddenly _________ to me that we could ask our neighborhood to help us.A. thoughtB. consideredC. occurredD. referred29.Why didn’t you show _________ at the meeting yesterday?A.outB. upC. onD. around30.If I _________ out of ink, I would have finished writing the paper.A.hadn’t runB. shouldn’t runC. haven’t runD. didn’t run31.The committee _________ nine members.poses ofB. composes inC. consists ofD. consists in32.I ___________ her not to go near the dog.A.saidB. warnedC. suggestedD. proposed33.He failed in his exam, _________ proves that he wasn’t working hard enough.A.thatB. which heC. whatD. which34.The brothers ____________ from each other in their tastes for literature.A. differentB. differenceC. differD. differently35.Why Maria didn’t come to school yesterday _________ not known.A.wereB. areC. isD. have been36.You may ________ do it yourself ________ leave it to me.A.both…andB. either… orC. not only… but alsoD. whether… or37.This hotel ____________ $60 for a single room with bath.A.claimsB. demandsC. pricesD. charges38.We will not go to the party ________ we are politely invited.A.ifB. howeverC. whetherD. unless39.The sandwiches _____________ by your mother were very delicious.A.makeB. makingC. were madeD. made40.You may borrow this dictionary ___________ you keep it clean.A. so long asB. so far asC. in caseD. even if41.More than thirty people are __________ in this event.A.happenedB. participatedC. involvedD. Included42.I used to smoke ___________ , but I gave it up three years ago.A. severelyB. heavilyC. stronglyD. seriously43.The accident __________ the death of two passengers.A.is resulted inB. resulted inC. is resulted fromD. resulted from44.I don’t remember ______________ to Pro fessor Brown during my last visit to Harvard.A.having introducedB. to have been introducedC. to have introducedD. having been introduced45. China has been following the foreign policy to develop relations with other countries on the __________ of the five principles of peaceful co-existence.A.basisB. baseC. accountD. foundationIV. Reading ComprehenPassage 1There was a time when, if a lady got into a crowded bus or train, a gentleman would immediately stand up and offer her his seat. Today a gentleman will probably look out of the window or hide behind his newspaper. Either way, the lady will have to stand until someone gets off. You can’t entirely blame men for this change in manners. The days are gon e when women could be treated as the weaker sex. A whole generation of women has grown up demanding equality with men; not just equality in jobs or education, but in social attitudes. Hold a door open for some women and you’re likely to get an angry lectur e on treating women as inferiors, unable to open doors for themselves. Take a girl out for a meal and she’ll probably insist on paying hershare of the bill. It’s no wonder, then, that men have given up some of the gestures of politeness and consider ation which they used to show towards women. On the other hand, man’s politeness is perhaps slowly being replaced by more consideration for the needs and feelings of women, so that men can see women as equal human beings.46.What will gentlemen nowadays do when a lady gets on a crowded but or train?A. They will stand up reluctantly.B. They will offer her their seats after a while.C. They will pretend not to see her.D. They will get off the bus.47.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Men have become less and less the weaker sex.B. The women are thought of as the weaker sex.C. The women could not open doors for themselves.D. Men’s attitudes towards women are reasonable.48.Why are some women likely to get angry as a man holds the door open for them?A.Because they think they are looked down upon.B. Because they are treated too politely.C. Because the man should not hold the door open.D. Because men often offend women in this manner.49.What is replacing men’s ge stures of politeness?A.More graceful politeness towards women.B. More consideration for women’s needs and feelings.C. More impolite gestures of social behavior to women.D. More equal treatment to women in every respect.50.What can we learn from this passage?A.Men ought to make gestures of politeness towards women.B. Women ought to make gestures of politeness towards men.C. Women have achieved equality with men.D. Men are beginning to treat women as equal human beings.Passage 2With the growth of the information Superhighway, a logical development in the job searching process is the electronic resume. Electronic resumes can be e-mailed to employers, posted on electronic resume databases, and cut-and-pasted into any place where you are asked for an online resume. Human resources directors and business owners know that they can locate qualified job seekers by going to sites that post electronic resumes. Employment sites can help you compose your resu me and post it online. Services like “Online Resumes” (/) will easily change your resume to HTML and add it to their database, where it can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Employers can select criteria(标准), and a search tool will select potential candidates from thousands of resumes. Pam Dixon has written a useful resource book named Job Searching Online for Dummies. In it you can learn what to include and what not to include in your resume. Another suggestion is to look at what other people are doing online. Take advantage of this high-tech way to market yourself on the Internet. Beyond help for your resume, online career resources for job seekers include how to have a successful interview and how to find the right job for you. Using the Internet can give you a competitive edge that will set you apart from other job seekers and help you reach your personal career goal.51.In order to find qualified job seekers, personnel directors and business owners often ___________.A.create a web siteB. select a search toolC. visit websites that post electronic resumesD. read Pam Dixon’s book52.What can you get from the employment sites?A. They tell you how to prepare an electronic resume and send it on line.B. They provide you with the addresses of companies that seek employees.C. They inform you of the most favorable job opportunities you can have.D. They give you suggestions on a successful interview with the employer.53.The electronic resume database allows employers _______________.A. to post their own resumes onlineB. to examine candidates’ resumes at any time they likeC. to set up time for an interview with candidatesD. to select their criteria and their search tool54.After reading P am Dixon’s book you may know _______________.A.where to post your resumeB. how to achieve your career goalB.C. how to compose your resume D. when to have an interview55.The author’s purpose of writing the passage is ___________.A.to help people to find the right jobB. to help employers to find a potential candidateC. to show the way a resume is preparedD. to introduce the electronic resumePassage 3Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you? Talking during a performance irritates(激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate(振动). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance. Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places—especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someone’s conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off. When eating at a restaurant with friends, don’t place your mobile phone on th e table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you. Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that other s won’t hear the details of your conversation. If you are calling ina noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into the microphone.56.What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance?A.Call back after the performance.B. Answer it near the exit door.C. Talk outside the exit door.D. Speak in a low voice.57.Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think ___________.A. you prefer to talk to your friends at the tableB. you value your calls more than your friendsC. you are enjoying the company of your friendsD. you are polite and considerate of your friends.58.The author implies that the use of mobile phone in such places as museums should be _________.A. encouragedB. expectedC. discouragedD. recommended59. When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to _______________.A. use a more sensitive microphoneB. shout loudly into your microphoneC. go away quietly to continue the phone callD. use your hand to help speak into the phone60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs.B. You should speak quietly into your mobile phone at a funeral.C. You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral.D. You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.Passage 4If you want to stay young, sit down and have a good think. This is the research result of Professor Faulkner, who says that most of our brains are not getting enough exercise and as a result, we are ageing unnecessarily soon. Professor Faulkner wanted to find out why healthy farmers in northern Japan appeared to be losing their ability to think and to reason at s relatively early age, and how the process of ageing could be slowed down. He set about measuring brain volumes of a thousand people of different ages and occupations. Computer technology enabled him to obtain precise measurements of the volume of the front and side sections of the brain, which relate to intelligence and emotion, and determine the human character. Contraction of front and side parts—as cells die off—was observed in some subjects in their thirties, but it was still not evident in some sixty and seventy-year-olds. Faulkner concluded from his tests that there is a simple way to slow the contraction—using the head. The findings show that contraction of the brain begins sooner in peoplein the country than in the towns. Those least at risk, says Faulkner, are lawyers, followed by university professors and doctors. White-collar workers doing routine work are, however, as likely to have shrinking brains as the farm workers, bus drivers and shop assistants. Faulkner’s findings show that thinking can prevent the brain from shrinking. Blood must circulate properly in the head to supply the fresh oxygen the brain cells need. “The best way to maintain good blood circulation is through using the brain,” he says. “Think hard and engage in conversation. Don’t rely on pocket calculators”.61.Professor Faulkner wanted to find out __________.A.how people’s brains shrinkB. the way of making people live longerC. the size of certain people’s brainsD. why certain people aged sooner than others62. Faulkner’s research findings are based on ____________.A. a survey of farmers in northern JapanB. tests performed on a thousand old peopleC. the study of brain volumes of different peopleD. the latest development of computer technology63. The underlined word “subjects” in paragraph 5 means _____________.A. branches of knowledge studied in a schoolB. something to be consideredC. persons experimented onD. citizens in a country64. The professor’s findings show that ______________.A. our brains shrink as we grow oldB. the front section of the brain does not shrinkC. seventy-year-olds have better brains than sixty-year-oldsD. thinking can slow down the process of ageing65. According to the passage, which group of people seem to age slower than the others?A. FarmersB. LawyersC. ClerksD. Shop assistantsV. Cloze (15 points)A woman was sitting 66 the bench in front of her California home and 67 a sandwich when she noticed a seagull. The bird was very near her. It 68 to have a 69 wing. So the woman took a bit of bread and 70 it to the bird. The seagull ate the bread. Then it turned and walked slowly 71 a hill of sand and disappeared. The nest day, the same bird appeared again. The woman was 72 to see the seagull with its broken wing. 73 , the bird couldn’t fly. Again, she gave it some bread. And again, it slowly 74 its broken wing in the sand and hopped over the hill. This 75 every day for two weeks. The woman 76 , “What happens 77 that poor bird each day? Where does it go?” One day, she decided to find the 78 . After the bird ate the bread, the woman quietly 79 it over the hill. The bird reached the 80 side. Then it picked up its “broken” wing and flew high and straight into the summer sky.66.A. inside B. on C. above D. over67.A. ate B. eat C. eats D. eating68.A. looked B. was C. seemed D. needed69.A. broken B. hurt C. bad D. Ill70. A. throw B. threw C. throwing D. Thrown71. A. beside B. above C. on D. over72.A. nice B. angry C. disappointed D. sad73.A. Because B. So C. Clearly D. Then74.A. pushed B. dragged C. took D. walked75.A. happened B. was happening C. happen D. Happening76.A. asked B. thought C. wondered D. said77.A. on B. at C. for D. to78.A. surprise B. bird C. answer D. bread79.A. took B. followed C. seized D. caught80.A. another B. others C. each D. OtherVI. Translation (5 points)81.__________________________(令我吃惊的是), he passed the exam.cation can greatly _____________________(丰富你的生活).83.The purpose of this article is to tell the students how to _____________________(培养好的学习习惯).84.She never dreamed of ____________________(被派到国外) for further study soon.85.Only when he got home _________________ (才明白发生了什么).VII. Writing (15points)1、自今年6月1日起，超市将不再为顾客免费提供塑料购物袋。

08年专升本公共英语真题及解析(第一部分)Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure (40 points)Directions： There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A， B， C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence， and then write the choice in the brackets.1. John and I _____ friends for eight years.We first got to know each other at a Christmas party. But we _____ each other a couple of times before that.A. had been; have seenB. have been; have seenC. had been; had seenD. have been; had seen【翻译】我和约翰已是八年的好友，我俩第一次相识在一个圣诞晚会上，在此以前我们曾见过几面。

［考点］谓语动词的时态【解析】 D 从时间短语for eight years 推知，第一句的谓语动词须用现在完成时。

最后一句谓语动词的动作发生在第二句谓语动词动作之前，所以要选用过去完成时。

2. When _____ the education systems of China and Britain， the professor gave his own comment.A. asking to be comparedB. asked him to compareC. asking him to compareD. asked to compare【翻译】当要求对比中英教育体制时，教授提出了自己的看法。

2008年福建省高职高专升本科入学考试大学英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，满分150）答题说明：(1)选择题部分的答案请再答题卡上相应的子母中间划横线，如【A】(2)主观题的答案写在答题纸上相应的位置。

注意事项：答案写在试卷上一律不给分。

Ⅰ.Vocabulary and Structure(45 points,1.5 for each)Directions : There are 0 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.1.The bedroom needs_______.A. paintB. to paintC. to be paintedD. being painted2. The is the longest bridge that ______on Changjiang River.A. is ever builtB. was ever builtC. has ever been builtD. has ever built3.The shop assistant ______me﹩25 for this suitcase.A. costB. chargedC. spentD. demanded4.Sorry, I mistake yours office _____ John’s.A. withB. forC. onD. to5.Would you please call me up later _____they decide to go camping?A. thatB. forC. whetherD. when6.When I applied for my passport to be renewed, I had to send them a ______ photograph.A. recentB. fashionableC. freshD. modern7.It was Japan _____launched the war against China.A. thatB. whenC. whomD. which8.The question is worth ____ again.A. DiscussingB. to discussC. discussedD. discuss9.Training is provided , so no ____experience is required for the job.A. previousB. principalC. followingD. precious10.If you don’t ___smoking you will never get better.A. prevent fromB. give upC. forgiveD. keep away11.Only after you have received the telegram ____the time of his arrival.A. you can knowB. will you knowC. you knewD. did you know12.Tom was surprised to know that Asia is ____as Europe.A. four times largeB. four times as largeC. as four times largeD. as large four times13.It is so expensive that I can’t _____ it.A. affordB. payC. spendD. cost14.She suggested ____another day in the countryside.A. our spendingB. for spendingC. to spendD. spending15.If I _____more careful, such mistake could have been avoided.A. areB. have beenC. would beD. had been16._____, we had to take a taxi.A. There was no busB. There being no busD. There is no bus D. Being no bus17.The Call of the Wild is ______to be one of Jack London’s greatest works.A. toldB. regardedC. claimedD. required18.____ our soccer team plays fifty games a year.A. So forB. On averageC. By and largeD. By all means19.Many old buildings in the city ____for modern ones.A. have been dropped offB. have been fallen outC. have been collapsedD. have been pulled down20.The book is _____more difficult than the one I recommended to you.A. veryB. ratherC. soD. much21._____born in china, the boy was brought up in the USA.A. AlthoughB. SinceC. AsD. When22._____is known to all, haste makes waste.A. WhichB. ThatC. AsD. Which23.That is the very old woman _____house was burned down last night..A. which B. her C. of whom D. whose24.Hardly had he finished his speech _____the audience started cheering.A. thanB. thenC. whenD. as soon as25._____the book, he found out some answers to this question.A. As he readingB. At his readingC. As readingD. On reading26.The spacecraft will send back _____on surface winds and temperatures.A. many new informationB. some new informationC. a new informationD. a few new information27.The reason for my refusal is _____you’re unreliable.A. becauseB. thatC. due toD. for28.He came all the way to China for promoting friendship _____for making money..A. other than B. instead C. apart from D. rather than29.If you don’t mind, I _____do my homework than play card with you.A. had betterB. would ratherC. preferD. would like30.No one, except his two best friends, _____where he is.A. knowB. to knowC. knowsD. knowingⅡ. Cloze Test (15 points, 1 for each )Directions:There are 15 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A,B,C,D. Y ou should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Life is not easy, so I’d like to say “When anything happens, believe in yourself.” When I was a young boy, I was 31 shy to talk to anyone.. My classmates ofren32 me. I was sad but could do nothing. Later, 33 happen, and it changed my life. It was an English speech contest. My mother asked me to34 it. What a terrible idea! It meant I had to speak 35 all teachers and students of my school!“Come on, boy. Believe in yourself. Y ou are sure to 36 .” Mother and I talked about many different topics. At last I 37 the topic “Believe in yourself”. I tried my best to remember all the speech and practiced it over 100 38 . With my mother’s great love ,I did 39 in the contest .I could hardly believe my 40 when it was announced that I had won the first place. I heart the cheers 41 the teachers and the students. Those classmates 42 once looked down upon me , now all said” Congratulations!” 43 me . My mother hugged me and cried excitedly.44 then, everything has changed for me . When I do anything, I try to tell 45 to be sure and I will find myself .This is true not only for a person but also for a country.31. A. too B. so C. quite D. very32. A. made faces at B. looked after C. caught up with D. laughed at33. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything34. A. take part in B. join C. get D. make35. A. with B. to C. among D. before36. A. lose B. win C. pass D. beat37. A. brought B. reached C. thought D. chose38. A. words B. times C. topics D. sentences39. A. well B. good C. bad D. interested40. A. result B. speech C. eyes D. ears41. A. form B. at C. for D. to42. A. when B. what C. which D. who43. A. to B. at C. with D. on44. A. Except B. Since C. Before D. From45. A. someone B. me C. everyone D. myselfⅢ. Reading Comprehension (45points)Section A (30points, 2for each )Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each of the three passages is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Y ou should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:In the traditional marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the fa mily. Most men worked in an office, a factory or some other place away from the home. Sine the man earned the money, he paid the bills. The money was used for food, clothes, a house and other family needs. The man made most ofthe decisions. He was the boss.In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. She stayed at home to care for the children and her husband. She cooked the meals, cleaned the house, washed the clothes and did other household work. Her job at home was very important.In recent years, many couples continue to have traditional relationship of this kind. The man has a job and earns the money for the family. The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house. Many Americans are happy with this kind of marriage. But some other Americans have a different impression of marriage and family responsibilities.There are two important differences in male and female roles now. One is that both men and women have many more choices. They may choose to marry or to stay single. They may choose to work or stay at home. Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.A second difference in male an female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man may take care of them some of the time, all of the time, or not at all. The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children. Or she may want to go to work. Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage. Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.46. Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage?A.Men worked at a job to earn money for the family.B.The woman made most of decisions.C.The woman stayed at home to care for he children.D.The man paid the bills.47. In recent years______.A.young couples reject the traditional relationshipB.the woman has a job and earns the money for the familyC.the woman doesn’t stay at home and care for the children and the houseD.the roles of men and women have begun to change48. Men and women may now choose all the following EXCEPT to_____.A.marry or to stay singleB.work or to stay at homeC.have the roles that are comfortable for themD.leave their jobs just because they have children49. The following are all now true EXCEPT that_______A.they may choose to have children or notB.the man may take care of the children some of the timeC.the women may want to go to workD.the woman is the most important person in the house50. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The man was the boss in the traditional marriage.B.The woman’s job at home was very important in the past.C.Many Americans still have a traditional marriage.D.Everyone tries to get married.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Most young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling, swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be game of some kind, football, hockey, golf, tennis, or it may be mountaineering.Those who have a passion for climbing high and difficult mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women willing to suffer clod and hardship, and to take risks on high mountains? This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules. As there are for such games as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind that it would be dangerous to ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a “team game”. We should not be mistaken in this. There are, it is true, no “matches” between “teams” of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork.The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. His sport requires high mental and physical qualities.A mountain climber continues to improve in skill year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties. But it is not unusual for a man of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skill and less waste of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment.51. Mountaineering is a sport which involves______A. hardshipB. coldC. physical riskD. all of the above52. The main difference between a sport and a game lies in_____A. uniformB. activityC. rulesD. skills53. Mountaineering is also a team sport because_____A.. it involves rulesB. it involves matches between teamsC、it requires mental and physical qualitiesD、mountaineers depend on each other while climbing54. Which of the following is true?A.Mountaineers compete against each otherB.Mountaineers compete against other teams.C.Mountaineers compete against natureD.Mountaineers compete against international standard.55. What is the best title for the passage?A.MountaineeringB.Mountain ClimbersC.Mountaineering Is Different from Golf and FootballD.Mountaineering Is More Dangerous than Other SportsQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Most cities and states in the U.S. collect a sales tax on almost everything you buy. Y ou must ask when you move into a new community how the local sales tax is , and what items are and not taxable. Both taxable items and the amount of tax vary considerably, from one or two percent in some places up to eight or ten in others. The New Y ork City sales tax, for example, is currently 8﹪, so if you buy a pair of﹩40 shoes you will actually have to pay﹩43.20. This makes paying and getting correct change much more difficult (not to mention making everything more expensive). We say in America that only two things in life are unavoidable: one is death and the other is taxes. Another thing that makes money exchanges more complicated is tipping. The Chinese people have happily put an end to tipping, but Westerners are still plagued this indignity. Waiters and waitresses, cab drivers, hotel bellboys, barbers and hairdressers and sorts of other people must be tipped. Their employers give them low wages because it is expected that you, the customer, will make up the difference. If you don’t, the service person can’t earn a living. Tipping also varies fromplace to place, generally in the area of 15﹪of your bill (before taxes), but again you should ask local residents whom to tip and how much.There is another kind of tipping as well. Y ou are generally expected to give something (either cash or a bottle of whisky) to he mailman and to your building “supper”at Christmas time. Y ou should discuss this also with neighbors and colleagues.56. This passage is about________.A. shopping and tippingB. sales and taxesC. sales taxes and tippingD. sales taxes and people57. According to the passage, if you buy a pair of﹩50 shoes in the New Y orkcity you pay an extra ____as sales tax.A.﹩4.5B.﹩4C.﹩5D.﹩5.5ually, cab drives____A.get high wage from the employerB. get great benefits from the employerB.get low wages from the employer D. get high bonus from the employer59. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A.The Chinese people have to give tips in their own countryB.The westerners don’t have to give high in their own country.C.Barbers, hotel bellboys and all sorts of other people can a living if they are not tipped.D.Tipping varies from place to, generally in the area of 20﹪of your bill.60. Usually, taxable items and the amount of tax____A.have no difference from place to place in the U.S.B.are over 15﹪in the U.S.C.have been put an end to in the U.S.D.vary from place to place in the U.S.Section B short Answer Questions (15 points, 3 for each)Directions: Answer each of the questions in less than 10 words.Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage:In a classroom in any country, the teachers more than art or history or language. He or she teaches something behind the culture of the country.In a country such as the Untied States, people with different history, culture and language join together and they pay much attention to personal ideas. Teachers try to make each student special. Student do not have to remember a lot of information, instead, they work and find answers by themselves. There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age students learn to have their own ideas. Their education encourages personal thought. The importance is placed on how to arrive at an answer and not just to get the correct answer.In most Asian countries people have the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the education there pays more attention to group goals. Children in China and Japan often work together and help each other on homework. In the classroom, the ways of teaching are often very traditional. The teacher says, and the students listen. There is not much discussion. Instead, the students repeat rules or information that they have been taught in order to keep them in mind.In many ways these difference come from different educational ideas. In Western countries teachers are taught to help students to learn. They make it easier for the students to learn by themselves. In some Asian countries, however, teachers often feel that there is to pass knowledge to students.61. Do students in the United States have to remember a lot of information?62. There is often discussion in the classroom in America, isn’t there?63. What dose the education in the United States encourage?64. Which does education in some Asian countries pay more attention to, group goals or personalideas?65. What do the teachers in Asian countries think about their job?Ⅳ. Translation (20 points. 4 for each )Direction: In this part, there are five items which you are required to translateInto Chinese. Each item consists of one or two sentences. These sentences areall taken from the reading passages you have just read. Y ou can refer back tothe passages so as to find out their meanings in their meaning in the context.66. Many Americans are happy with this kind of marriage. But some other Americans have adifferent impression of marriage and family responsibilities.67. Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.68. Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for suchgames as golf and football.69. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skill and lesswaste of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment.70. Both taxable items and the amount of tax vary considerably, from one or two percent in someplaces up to eight or ten in others.Ⅴ.Writing (25 points)Directions: For this part you are to write a composition in no less then120 words.The outlines are given below in Chinese .1.有些青年工作后乃至结婚后仍然跟父母居住在一起。

2008年河南专升本（英语）真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. V ocabulary and Structure 2. Reading Comprehension 3. Cloze 4. Word Formation 5. Translation 6. WritingV ocabulary and Structure1．John and I ______friends for eight years. We first got to know each other at a Christmas party. But we ______each other a couple of times before that.A．had been; have seenB．have been; have seenC．had been; had seenD．have been; had seen正确答案：D2．When______the education systems of China and Britain, the professor gave his own comment.A．asking to be comparedB．asked him to compareC．asking him to compareD．asked to compare正确答案：D3．______leaves the room at last ought to turn off the lights.A．AnyoneB．The personC．WhoeverD．Who正确答案：C4．______his dream of going to college will come true is uncertain.A．ThatB．WhetherC．IfD．Even if正确答案：B5．“What did the teacher say to you just now? ““She asked me______. “A．whether I had finished my work or notB．whether or not had I finished my workC．if my work had finished or notD．if or not I have finished my work正确答案：A6．Private cars have made the traffic problems______.A．the worse than beforeB．worse than ever beforeC．more bad as beforeD．more bad than il was正确答案：B7．You never told us his phone number, ______ ?A．hadn’t youB．didn’t youC．had youD．did you正确答案：D8．It’s high time______ about the traffic problem. A．something was doneB．something is doneC．anything will be doneD．nothing to be done正确答案：A9．Great______the difficulties are, we must do our best to succeed. A．whileB．asC．althoughD．however正确答案：B10．A man who wants to start a business must have some______. A．currencyB．incomeC．wealthD．capital正确答案：D11．He has a______ habit of biling his lips when he is puzzled.A．particularB．specificC．peculiarD．general正确答案：C12．The manager claimed that his company had the______right of publication.A．singleB．uniqueC．lonelyD．sole正确答案：D13．At the conference he expressed some personal views which brought him into ______ with the Party leadership.A．actionB．crisisC．conflictD．power正确答案：C14．The actual cost of the building was much higher than our original______.A．considerationB．judgementC．estimateD．plan正确答案：C15．When drinking from a well, one mustn’t forget______who dug it.A．thisB．theseC．thatD．those正确答案：D16．London has a larger population______ in the United Kingdom.A．than any cityB．than other citiesC．than all the citiesD．than all the other cities正确答案：D17．The students are encouraged to provide ______ service to the poor students.A．valuableB．volcanoC．voluntaryD．voyage正确答案：C18．It was almost dark in the street______ a few spotlights.A．excludingB．except forC．exceptD．but for正确答案：B19．Although the United States has long been known as a nation of immigrants, ______ discrimination still exists.A．radicalB．racialC．crucialD．diplomatic正确答案：B20．When they had finished playing, the children were made to______ all the toys they had taken out.A．put offB．put upC．put outD．put away正确答案：D21．I’m not surprised you failed the exam. You ______have worked harder.A．shouldB．mustC．wouldD．ought正确答案：A22．I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into______when judging my examination.A．regardB．countingC．accountD．observation正确答案：C23．If you don’t feel well, please______the doctor.A．answerB．promiseC．teachD．consult正确答案：D24．Mary and Jane are twin sisters. They look exactly______.A．likeB．sameC．alikeD．same ones正确答案：C25．There______ some mistakes in your composition.A．haveB．hasC．seems to beD．seem to be正确答案：D26．You can stay here ______you keep quiet.A．as long asB．unlessC．in caseD．in order正确答案：A27．It was not until she had arrived home______ she remembered her appointment with the doctor.A．whenB．thatC．andD．where正确答案：B28．Without the air to hold some of the sun’s heat, the earth would be______on at night.A．very cold for us to liveB．so cold to us livingC．too cold for us to liveD．rather cold of us live正确答案：C29．No one can avoid______by advertisements.A．influencedB．influencingC．to influenceD．being influenced正确答案：D30．In other words, all mammals, ______their sizes are, breathe once for every four heartbeats.A．howeverB．regardlessC．whateverD．according正确答案：C31．The new model costs twice______last year’s.A．more thanB．as much asC．as many asD．than正确答案：B32．We still have tremendous______to overcome before we achieve our goal. A．obligationsB．objectionsC．obstaclesD．objects正确答案：C33．People are ______to smoke at a gas station.A．preventedB．forbiddenC．stoppedD．objected正确答案：B34．I hope to meet you again ______ next year.A．sometimesB．timesC．sometimeD．some time正确答案：C35．It wasn’t an accident. He did it on______.A．reasonB．intentionC．purposeD．determination正确答案：C36．Henry’s remarks left me______ about his real purpose.A．wonderB．wonderedC．to wonderD．wondering正确答案：D37．All______ is a continuous supply of fuel.A．what is neededB．the thing neededC．that is neededD．for their needs正确答案：C38．Having applied for a______ in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the manager.A．positionB．careerC．professionD．location正确答案：A39．People living in cities______ to suffer from stress more than people in the countryside.A．intendB．leanC．tendD．incline正确答案：C40．It took him several months to______ the wild horse.A．cultivateB．breedC．tendD．tame正确答案：DReading ComprehensionProcrastination(犹豫不决) is a disease of the mind. A scientific study in recent years has shown that it is a close relative of sadness and attention disorder; that procrastinators tend to be the result of low self-confidence and are likely to experience anxiety. The research has shown, what is more, that the illness has become quite common. Susan Robert, a behavioral psychologist who has written a book called Living With Procrastination., says that about a quarter of the adult population of the United States and Canada is reported to have serious problems with procrastination. “when we say ‘serious’we mean people for whom procrastination causes great discomfort and suffering. We ‘ve found that such people are more troubled by daily life than others, that possibility of anxieiy is much higher amongthem than in the rest of the population. In a society driven by achievement, it is little wonder that not being able to work at full steam will bring people sadness. Surely, in the land of opportunity, this anxiety has produced an industry of experts offering solutions. Many books and specialist solutions have appeared. In exchange for $19. 95, Dr. Jerome Murray will send out an audio-cassette called “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination. “ Dr. Murray promises that if you follow his step-by-step rules you will be empowered to “turn self-defeat into self-realization”. “Since the start of the 1990s, procrastination has been taken more and more seriously , “ said Dr. Roberts, who has been treating patients troubled by the condition for more than 20 years. “It is now recognized as a true mental heath problem and is being seen more as a psychological problem and less as a moral issue.41．What is the main topic of this passage?A．Don’t hesitate to give up smoking.B．Don’t regard depression as not important.C．Delay can be a sign of illness.D．Don’t work too hard to stay healthy.正确答案：C42．Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A．Procrastination is a disease of the mind.B．Procrastination is likely to cause a great discomfort and suffering.C．Procrastination is not considered as a psychological problem but moral issue.D．Dr. Jerome Murray provides some ways to get rid of procrastination.正确答案：C43．How does the author look at procrastination?A．It is something like running.B．It is a disease of mind.C．It is not a permitted act.D．It is not full of stress.正确答案：B44．These are the signs of procrastination except______.A．discomfortB．sufferingC．pleasureD．sadness正确答案：C45．What’s the main idea of Dr. Murray’s cassette “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination”?A．Turn defeat to self-realization.B．Turn depression into enthusiasm.C．Procrastination has been taken more and more seriously.D．Turn self-defeat into self-realization.正确答案：DParrots are becoming one of the most popular pets in America for good reasons. The parrot is an extraordinary bird that can be taught to talk, can be easily cared for, and can create a lively atmosphere anywhere. With the help of an energetic parrot owner, a parrot can develop an enormous vocabulary. In addition, a parrot can be trained to say “Pretty boy”or “Polly wants a cracker, “and it also can learn to whistle or sing. No matter what an owner decides to teach a bird, training a parrot takes much patience, but the reward is a stream of chatter. Another reason for the parrot’s popularity is that this pet does not require much care. For example, even a spoiled parrot does not need a house-sitter for the purpose of daily walks and daily feeding. In fact, a parrot owner may leave his or her pet with enough food for five days and have no fear that the parrot will overeat. Still another advantage of owning a parrot is its inexpensive food, including seeds, nuts, corn, and grain—along with an apple, banana, or carrot. Perhaps the most likely reason the parrot is becoming such a well-liked pet is that it is a combination of tameness and wildness. Because the parrot can live in almost any environment, it makes a fine, tame companion for many people. In addition, because it can be easily trained, it is a delightful performer. At the same time, its colorful feathers give it an air of the mystery of the parrot’s native home, the jungle. Thus, the parrot, once a highly valued gift presented to kings and noble families, is now appreciated by a growing number of people.46．A parrot can be trained to do all the following but______.A．talkB．help its ownerC．singD．create a lively atmosphere正确答案：B47．Which of the following is NOT a reason for the easy raising of the parrot?A．It eats very little.B．Its food is inexpensive.C．It does not need a house-sitter.D．It does not require daily walks as dogs do.正确答案：A48．The word “tameness”in the passage means______.A．the quality of being brave or unafraidB．the quality of being kind or warm-heartedC．the quality of being uncontrolled or fierceD．the quality of being gentle or trained正确答案：D49．The word “jungle”probably means______.A．boundless desert with very little plant lifeB．large apartment building with pleasing surroundingsC．wild land overgrown with thick bushes and treesD．snow-covered mountain top in very cold areas正确答案：C50．The writer______.A．likes the parrotB．dislikes the parrotC．doesn’t care about the parrotD．values the parrot highly正确答案：AIn my long life I have seen many changes in our habits and customs and conditions in general. I think that you might be interested if I told you some of them. The world I entered at the age of eighteen when I became a medical student was a world that knew nothing of such advanced things as planes, films, radios or telephones. It was a very cheap world. Prices were stable. When I entered St. Thomas’hospital I rent a set of rooms in Vincent Square for which I paid 18 shillings a week. My landlady provided me with a very good breakfast before I went to the hospital and a dinner when I came back at half past six. I only had to pay for the breakfasts and dinners twelve shillings a week. For four-pence I lunched at St. Thomas’ on bread and butter and a glass of milk. I could be able to live very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself, and have a lot of fun on fourteen pounds a month. And I could always pawn (当掉) my microscope for three pounds. I spent five years at St. Thomas’hospital. I was a bad student, for my heart, as you might have guessed, was not in it. I wanted, I had always wanted to be a writer, and in the evenings, after my dinner, I wrote and read. Before long, I wrote a novel called “Liza of Lambeth” , which I sent to a publisher and was accepted. It came out during my last year at the hospital and it was successful. It was of course an accident, but I didn’tknow that. I felt I could afford to give up medicine and make writing my profession; so, three days after I graduated from the school of medicine, I left for Spain to write another book. I did not realize, at that time, that I was taking a great risk.51．The text is a talk given by the author when______.A．he was 18B．his first novel was publishedC．he graduated from the school of medicineD．he was at an advanced age正确答案：D52．The author graduated from the school of medicine when he was______.A．18B．28C．23D．30正确答案：C53．“And I could always pawn my microscope for three pounds”means the author could always ______.A．exchange his microscope for three poundsB．borrow his microscope and pays three poundsC．have his microscope repaired with three poundsD．lend his microscope for three pounds正确答案：A54．In the sentence “I could be able to live very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself. . . “ , the word “clothe” means ______.A．wear clothesB．make clothes forC．wash clothes forD．buy clothes for正确答案：D55．The author wanted to be a writer because______.A．he liked to take risksB．he found it easier to make a living by writingC．he was interested in writingD．he could not study medicine well正确答案：CHow often one hears children wishing they were grown-up, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets. Youth is a time when there are few tasks to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition, life is always presenting new things to the children—things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains; he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things, or being punished for what he has done wrong. When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.56．People can experience happiness if they______.A．always think of the past and regret itB．value the presentC．are no longer youngD．become old and have much experience正确答案：B57．When people were young, they used to______.A．be in charge of many businessesB．have few things to think about and take onC．look after their younger sisters and brothersD．face a lot of difficulties正确答案：B58．The pains of children lie in the fact that______.A．no one helps them make right decisionsB．they are often beaten by their paren.sC．they can not be accepted and praised by othersD．they are not allowed to do what they like to do正确答案：D59．Children are usually happy because______.A．old people lose interest in themB．they are free to do wrongC．they are familiar with everything going on around themD．things are new to them正确答案：D60．Which of the following is NOT needed for a young man to be happy?A．Hard workB．Being free from troubleC．WealthD．Health正确答案：CClozeIt was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their【61】. This was the beginning of another【62】day in New York City.【63】this day was to be different. Waiting【64】the crowded streets, on top of a【65】110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to【66】a tightrope (绷索) between the two towers of the World Trade Center. Philippe took his first【67】with great care. The wire held. Now he was 【68】he could do it.【69】only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a 【70】of 131 feet. Soon the rush-hour【71】began to notice. What a【72】! There, 1350 feet above the street, a【73】figure was walking on air. Philippe made seven 【74】, back and forth (来回). He wasn’t satisfied with just【75】At times, he would turn, sit down, and【76】go on his knees. Once, he had the astonishing【77】to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of【78】watchers stared with their hearts beating fast. After the forty-five-minute【79】, Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked【80】he did it. Philippe shrugged (耸肩) and said, “When I see two tall buildings, I walk.61．A．jobsB．homesC．busesD．offices正确答案：A62．A．working B．hot C．same D．ordinary正确答案：D63．A．And B．So C．But D．Thus正确答案：C64．A．for B．in C．by D．above正确答案：D65．A．roof B．position C．wall D．building 正确答案：D66．A．throw B．walk C．climb D．fix正确答案：B67．A．act B．landingC．step D．trip正确答案：C68．A．sure B．uncertain C．glad D．nervous正确答案：A69．A．Through B．Against C．With D．On正确答案：C70．A．distance B．height C．space D．rope正确答案：A71．A．streets B．crowds C．passengers D．city正确答案：B72．A．height B．pleasure C．wonder D．danger正确答案：C73．A．great B．strange C．public D．tiny正确答案：D74．A．experiments B．circles C．trips D．movements正确答案：C75．A．walking B．staying C．acting D．showing正确答案：A76．A．almost B．even C．often D．rather正确答案：B77．A．spirit B．result C．strength D．courage正确答案：D78．A．patient B．terrifiedC．pleasedD．enjoyable正确答案：B79．A．showB．trickC．tryD．program正确答案：A80．A．howB．whyC．whetherD．when正确答案：BWord Formation81．If your neighbors are too noisy then you have cause for______. (complain) 正确答案：complaint82．The government has taken drastic measures to______ the public transport, (modern)正确答案：modernise83．Writers and artists are always good______ of life for their creation, (observe)正确答案：observers84．The manager received twenty______for the post, (apply)正确答案：applications85．To everybody’s______, the actor fell off the stage during the evening performance, (amuse)正确答案：amusement86．Noisy traffic ______ our way of life in this village, (threat)正确答案：threatens87．She smiled back at the______faces of her students, (cheer)正确答案：cheerful88．It snowed-______ last year but not enough for us to use our snow boards, (occasion)正确答案：occasionally89．It is not______ for him to come home at two or there in the morning working as a doctor, (usual)正确答案：unusual90．Would you please provide us with a______ large enough to hold all the water? (contain)正确答案：containerTranslationSection ADirections: Translate the following English into Chinese.91．It’s a great pleasure to have a friend coming from afar.正确答案：有朋自远方来不亦乐乎?92．The good traditions of the Chinese people are certain to be passed on from generation to generation.正确答案：中华民族的优良传统肯定会一代一代地传下去。

机密★启用前 A012008年福建省高职高专升本科入学考试大学英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，满分150分）答题说明：（1）选择题部分的答案请在答题纸上相应字母的中间横线（2）主观题的答案写在主观答题纸上相应位置注意：答案写在试卷上一律不给分I. Vocabulary and Structure (45 points,1.5 for each)Dircetons:There are 30 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 sentcence .Then mark the corresponding letter ont ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1.The bedroom need____________.A.paintB.to paintC.to be paintedD.being painted2.This is the longest bridge that ___________on Changjiang River.A. is ever builtB.was erer builtC.has erer been builtD.has erer built3.The shop assistant___________me $25 for this suitcase.A.costB.chargedC.spentD.demanded4.Sorry,I mistake you office _______John's.1.That B.for C.whether D.when5.Would you please call me up later___________they decide to go camping?18. That B.for C.whether D.when6.When I applied for my passport to be renewed,I had to send them a _______photograph.A.recentB.fashionableC.freshD.modern7.It was Japan ____________launched the war against China .A.thstB.whenC.discussedD.disscuss8.The question is worh ________again .A.dicussingB.to discussingC.followingD.precious9.Training is provded,so no _______experience is required for the job.A.prevent formB.give upC.forgiveD.keep away10.If you don't _________smmoking you will never get better.A.prevent fromB.give upC.forgiveD.keep away11.Only after you have recived the telegram _________the time of his arrival.A.you can knowB.will you knowC.you knewD.did you know12.Tom was surprised to know that Asia is _____as Eurpoe.A.Four times largeB.four tiones as largeC.as four times largeD.as large four times13.It is so expensive that I can't _________it .A.affordB.payC.spendD.cost14.She suggested _________another day in the countryside .A.our spendingB.for spendigC.to spendD.cost15.If I ________ more careful ,such mastake coult have been avided.A.areB.have beenC.would beD.had been16.__________,we had to take a taxi .A.There was n busB.There being no busC.There is no busD.Being no bus17.The Call of the wild is _________to be one of Jack London's greatest works.A.toldB.regardedC.claimedD.required18._________our soccer tean plays fifty games a year.A.So forB.On averageC.By and largeD.By all means19.Many old buildings in the city ________for modern ones.A.have been dropped offB.have been fallen outC.have been collapsedD.have been pulled down20.The book is _______more difficult than the one I recommended to you.A.veryB.ratherC.soD.much21.__________born in China,the boy was brought up in the USA.A.althoughB.sinceC.asD.when22.______is know to all, haste makes waste.A.whatB.thatC.asD.what23.That is the very old woman ________house was burned down last night.A. whichB.herC. Of whomD.whose24.Hardly had he finished his speech ____the audience started cheering.A.ThanB.thenC.whenD.as soon as25._________the book,he found out some answers t his question.A.As he readingB.at his readingC.as readingD.on reading26.The spacecraft will send back ________on surface winds and temperatures.A.ManyB.newC.a new informationD.a few new information27.The reason for my refusal is _________you're unreliable.A.BecauseB.thatC.due toD.for28.He came all the way to China for promoting friendship ______for making money.A.Other thanB.insteadC.apart fromD.rather than29.If you don't mind ,I_______do my homework than play cards with you.A.Had betterB.would ratherC.preferD.would like30.No one ,except his two best friends,_________where he is .A.knowB.to knowC.knowsD.knowingII Close Test (15 points ,1 for each)Directions：There are 15 blanks in the following passage .For each blank there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.You should choose th ONE that best fits into the passage.Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Life is not easy,so I'd like to say "When anything happens,believe in yourself".Where I was a young boy,I was___31____shy to talk to anyone.My classmates often __32__me.I was sad butcould do ter ,___33_____happened,and it changed my life.It was an English speech contest.My moteher asked me to __34__it.What a terrible idea!It meant I had to speak ___35___all the teachers and students of my school!"come on,boy.Believe in yourself .You are sure to ____36___." Mother and I talked about man different topics.At last I __37____the topic "Believe in yourself." I tried my best t remember all the speech and practiced it over 100__38______.With my mother's great love,I did ___39____in the contest.I could hardly believe my ______40____when it was announced that I had won the fist place.I heard the cheers ___41____the teachers and the students.Those classmates ___42____one looked down upon me,now all said "Congratulations!" _43____me .My mother hugged me and cried excitedly.____44______then ,everything has changed for me .When Ido anything ,I try to tell _45___to be sure and Iwill find myself. This is ture no t only for a person but also for a country.31. A.too B.so C.quite D.very32. A.made faces at B.looked after C.caught up with ughed at33. A.nothing B.something C.everything D.anything34. A.take part in B.join C.get D.make35. A.with B.to C.among D.before36. A.lose B.win C.pass D.beat37. A.brought B.reached C.thought D.chose38. A.words B.times C.topics D.sentences39. A.well B.good C.bad D.interested40. A.result B.speech C.eyes D.ears41. A.from B.at C.for D.to42. A.when B.what C.which D.who43. A.to B.at C.with D.on44. A.except B.since C.before D.from45. A.someone B.me C.everyone D.myselfIII.Reading Comperhension (45 points)Section A (30 points,2 for each)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each of the three 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 center.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:In the traditional marriage,the man worked at a job to earn money for eht family.Most men worked in an office ,a factor or some other place away from the home .Since the man earned the money ,he paid the bills.The money was used for food,clothes,a house and other family needs.The man made most of th decisions.He was the boss.In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house.She stayed at home to care for the children and her husband.She cooked the meals ,cleaned the house,washed the clothes an did other household work.Her job at home was important.In recent years,many couples continue to have a traditional relationship of this kind .The man has a job and earns the money for the family.The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house.May Americans are happy with this kind of marriage.But some other Americans have a different impression of marriage and family responsibilities.There are two important differences in male and females roles now .One is that both men and woman have many more choices.They may choose to marry or to stay single.They may choose to work or stay at home .Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared.The husband and wife may choose to have children ,or they may not,If they have children ,the man may take care of them some of the time ,all of the time ,or not at all.The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children .Or she may want to go to work.Men and women now decide these things together in marriage.Many marrige people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.46. Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage?A.Men worked at ajob t earn money for the familyB.The woman stayed most of decisionsC.The woman stayed at home to care for children.D.The man paid the bills .47.In recent year______.A.young couples reject the traditional relationshipB.The woman has a job and earn the money for the familyC.The woman doesn't at home and care for the children and the houseD.The roles of men and women have begun to change48.Men and women may now choose all the following EXCEPT to ______.A.marry or to stay singleA.Work or to stay at homeB.Have the roles that are comfortable for themC.Leave their jobs just because they have children49.The following are all now true EXCEPT that_______.A.they may choose tohave children or notB.The man may take car of the children some of the timeC.The woman may want to go to workD.The woman is the most important person in the house50.Which of the following is NOT true?A.THE man was the boss in the traditional marriage.B.The woman's job at home was very important in the pastC.Man y Americans still have a traditional marriage.D.Everyone tries to get married.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Most young people enjoy some form of physical activity.It may be walking ,cycling ,swimming,or in winter,skating or skiing.It may be a game of some kind football,hockey ,golf ,tennis,or it may be mountaineering.Those who have a passion for climbing high and difficult mountains are often looked upon with astonishment .Why are men and women willing to suffer cold and hardship,and t take riskson high mountains?This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.Mountaineering is a sport and no t a game .There are no man-made rules,as there are for such games as golf and football.There are,of course ,rules of a different kind that it would be dangerous to ignore,but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people .Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports,we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering if no t a "team game ".We should no bi mistaken in this .There are ,it is true ,no "matches"between "teams"of climbers,but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend ,there is obviously teamwork.The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man .He has to fight the forces of nature.His sport requires high mental and physical qualities.A mountain climber continues to improve in skill year after year.A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty,and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties.But it is not unusual for a man of fifity or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps.They may take more time than younger men ,but they probably climb with more skill and less waste of effort,and they certainly experience equal enjoyment.51.Mountaineering is a oport which involves ___________.A.hardshipA. ColdB. Physical riskC. All of the above52.The main difference between a sport and a game lie in ________A.UniformB.ActivityC.RulesD.SkillsA. Mountaineering is also a team sport because________A.it involves rulesB.It involves matches between teamsC.It requires mental and physicalD.Mountaineers depend on each other while climbing55.Which of the following is true?A.Mountaineers compete against each otherB.Mountaineers compete against other teamC.Mountaineers compete against natureD.Mountaineers compete against international standard55.what is the best title for the passage?A.mountaineeringB.Mountain climbersC.Mountaineering is different from golf and footballD.Mountaineering is more dangerous than other sportsQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Most cities and states in the U.S collect a sales tax on almost everything you buy.You must ask when you move into a new community how the local sales tax is and what items are and are not taxable.Both taxable items and the amount of tax vary considerably,from one or two percent in some places up to eight or ten in others .The New Your City sales tax ,for example,is currently 8 %,so if you buy a pare of $40 shoes you will actually have to pay $43.20.This makes paying and getting correct change much more difficult (not to mention making everything more expensive).We say in America that only two things in life are unavoidable:one is death and the other is taxes.Another thing that makes money exchanges more complicated is tipping .The Chinese people have happily put an end to tipping ,but Westerners are still plagued with this indignity.Waiters and waitresses ,cab drivers,hotel bellboys,barbers an hairdresser and all sorts of other people must bu tipped.Their employers give them low wages because it is expected that you ,the customer,will make up the difference,If you don't,the service person can't earn a living .Tipping also varies from place to place ,generally in the area of 15%of your bill ,but again you should ask local residents whom to tip and how much.There is another kind of tipping as well.You are generally expected to give something(either cash or a bottle of whisky )to the mailman and to your building "super"at Christmas time.You should discuss this also with neighbours and colleagues.56.This passage is about ______A. Shopping and tippingB. Sales and taxesC. Sales taxes and tippingD. Sales taxes and people57.According to the passage ,if you buy a pair of $50 shoes in the New Your city you pay an extra ____ as sales tax.A.$4.5B.$4C.$5D.$5.5ually,cab drivers___________A.Get high wages from the employerB.Get great benefits from the employerC.Get low wages from the employerD.Get high bonus from the employer59.According to the passage,which of the following statements is true?A.The chinese people have t give tips in western countries.A. The westerners don't have to give high tips in their own country.B. Barbers ,hotel bellboys and all sorts of other people can earn a living if they are nottipped.C. Tipping varies from place to place,generally in the area o f 20% of your bill.ually ,taxable items and the amount of tax _______A.Have no difference from place to place in the U.S.B.Are over 15% in the U.SC.Have been put an end to in the U.SD.Vary from place to place in the U.SSection B Short Answer Questions(15points,3for each)Directions:Answer each of the question in about 10 wordsQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage:In a classroom in any country ,the teacher teaches more than art or history or language .He or she teaches something behind the culture of the countryIn a country such as the United States,people with different history,culture and language join together and they pay much attention to personal ideas.Teacher try to make each student special .Students do not to remember lot of information ,instead,they work and find answer by themselves.There is often discussion in the classroom.At an early age students learn to have their own ideas.Their education encourages personal thought.The importance is placed on how to arrive at an answer and not just to get the correct answer.In most Asian countries people have the same language ,history and culture.Perhaps for this reson,the education there pays more attention to group goals.Children in China and Japan often work together and help each other on homework .In the classroom ,the ways of teaching are often very traditional.The teacher says,and the students listen.There is not much discussion.Instead,the students repeat rules or information that very have been taught on order to keep them in mind.In many ways were differences come from different educational ideas.In Western countries teachers are taught to help students to learn.They make it easier for the students to learn by themselves.In some Asian countries,however,teachers often feel that their job is to pass knowledge to students.61.Do students in the United States have to remember a lot of information?62.There is often discussion in the classroom in America,isn't there?63.What does the education in the United States encourage.64.Which does education in some Asian countries pay more attention to,group goals orpersonal ideas?65.What do the teachers in Asian countries think about their job?IV. Translation (20 points,4 for each)Directions:in this part,there are five items which you are required to translate into chinese ,each item consists o fone or two sentences.These senternces are all taken from the reading passages you have just read.You can refer back the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.66.Many Americans are happy with this kind of marriage.But some other Americans have adifferent impression of marriage and family responsibilities.67.Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.68.Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules,as there are forsuch games as golf and football.69.They may take more time than younger men ,but they probably climb with more skill andless waste of effort ,and they certainly experience equal enjoyment70.Both taxable items and the amount of tax vary considerably,from one of two percent insome places up to eight or ten in others.V. Writing (25 points)Directions:For this part you are to write a compostion in no less than 120 words .The outlines are given below in Chinese.1.有些青年工作后乃至结婚后仍然跟父母住在一起。

绝密★启用前2008年陕西省普通高等教育专升本招生考试大学英语(样题)答案及评分参考I Vocabulary and Structure (每小题1分，共40分)1.A2. C3. C4. C5. C6. B7. C8. D9. D 10. B11. C 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. D 18. C 19. C 20. A21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. C31. A 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B 36. C 37. B 38. B 39. D 40. AII Reading Comprehension (每小题2.5分，共50分)41. C 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. B 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. D51. B 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. B 56. C 57. D 58. A 59. B 60. BIII Cloze Test(每小题1分，共20分)Section A (非英语专业学生做)61.B 62.A 63.D 64.B 65.C 66.A 67.C 68.B 69.D 70.D71.A 72.C 73.A 74.B 75.B 76.B 77.A 78.C 79.B 80.BSection B（英语专业学生做）61.C 62.B 63.D 64.D 65.C 66.B 67.A 68.B 69.A 70.C71.D 72.C 73.C 74.A 75.C 76.C 77.A 78.B 79.D 80.DIV Translation (共20分)Section A (非英语专业学生做, 每小题4分，共20分)81．但是，不聪明的孩子会更加保守，沉迷于自己的梦中世界；在他和周围的生活之间似乎隔着一堵墙。

北京市2008年高职升本科招生统一考试英语考生注意：1. 答案必须写在答题纸上。

2. 本试卷共8页，满分为100分，考试时间为120分钟。

Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirections: In this part, there are 15 incomplete sentences. Y ou are required to complete each-one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked withA.,B.,C. andD. Then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on theAnswer Sheet.1. The new technique will _________ us to double our production.A. persuadeB. engageC. arrangeD. enable2. It was not until December 31 _________ we heard from him.A. whichB. whenC. thatD. then3. —There’s someone knocking at the door. Who could _________ be?—I have no idea.A. heB. itC. sheD. that4. He had _________ all his goals for the organization, and felt there were no challenges left forhim.A. achievedB. gotC. madeD. met5. At one time we had about eighty people here who did nothing but _________ into variousfamily history.A. researchedB. researchC. researchingD. to research6. _________ harder, you would have passed this exam.A. If you have workedB. If you workedC. Were you to workD. Had you worked7. As soon as I entered the room, I could _________ something had gone wrong with the oldcouple.A. senseB. smellC. touchD. watch8. Your hair needs _________. You’d better have it done tomorrow.A. cutB. cuttingC. to cutD. being cut9. —How _________ will you be able to come back from your travel?—In a couple of weeks, perhaps.A. fastB. longC. oftenD. soon10. These figures are based on the _________ that the economy will continue to improve.A. preparationB. impressionC. foundationD. expectation11. When _________ to dinner at the White Rose Restaurant, he seemed very happy and acceptedthe invitation.A. invitedB. invitingC. to be invitedD. having invited12. Didn’t you see what the naughty boy _________ to our neighbor’s pet dog?A. doesB. has doneC. had doneD. would do13. There is a possibility that the factory may close _________ economy turns better.A. ifB. unlessC. soD. when14. It has not been raining for months. The plants _________ want watering by now.A. couldB. mayC. mustD. should15. Miss Poole had no friends and seldom had visitors, _________ the girls who came overoccasionally for high tea.A. besidesB. despite G. except for D. regardless of Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will findsome questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4choices marked with A., B., C. and D. Y ou should choose the most appropriateanswer and write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the following passage.The United States is a country of immigrants. After the Native Americans, all people have an immigrant past except African slaves and their descendants (后代). The first immigrants were Europeans, and they arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. They arrived from England on a ship named the Mayflower to escape religious persecution (迫害).The first European immigrants formed thirteen colonies (殖民地) under England. The thirteen colonies were not happy with the mother country, England. The colonies were paying taxes but did not have power. They decided to fight and won their independence. The new Americans wrote the Declaration of Independence. It said that all men were created equal, but it did not include Indians, African slaves or women. The colonies celebrated their independence from England on July 4, 1776. They became a new country, and George Washington was the first president.In the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s, many immigrants came to the United States from different countries. Everyone wanted jobs, freedom, education, and better opportunities. From the 1950s to 2003, many new immigrants came because of war, or for economic or political reasons. Many of these people were Asian or Hispanic. The United States Census said that the total population reached 300 million in 2006. Some people think that these new immigrants contribute to the U. S. economy and help keep prices down. Some Americans think that the United States needs immigrants’ energy and positive attitude about working in low-level or difficult jobs. Other people disagree with this idea and think these immigrants take the jobs that the Americans need or want.16. According to the passage, who are the first immigrants in America?A. The African slaves.B. The Asian descendents.C. The Englishmen.D. The native Americans.17. Why did the first thirteen colonies fight with their mother country?A. To stop paying taxes.B. To get more power.C. To set the African slaves free.D. To win their independence.18. Some people do not welcome the new immigrants because they ________.A. make no contributions to the U. S.B. take the jobs the Americans needC. work in low-level jobs in the U. S.D. expand American populationQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the following passage.More and more employers use the online application process to help them find the right person for the job. So, it’s likely that you’ll have to apply online for some openings that interest you. In a recent survey, employers offered the following advice for how to make an electronic application outstanding:●Follow directions. Be careful to enter the correct data in the correct field.●Tailor your application information to the position. Don’t copy and paste text from yourgeneric resume.●Complete all fields——even those that aren’t required.●If the company offers an optional (非强制性的) assessment test online, take it.●In some cases, you may be asked to attach your resume to the application. Make sure yourresume can hold its own in a very simple format.●If possible, spell-check your application before submitting it. Have an error-free application:This application serves as the employer’s first impression of you.● Include a strong objective. Ask a career counselor to help you word your objective.● Follow up your electronic application with a personal e-mail to the recruiter (招聘人员). Afollow-up phone call is acceptable if the job posting or ad does not say “No phone calls.”19. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to make successful online application.B. When to write a resume for online application.C. Where to find the right person for the job.D. What to prepare before submitting a well-written resume.20. According to the passage, your electronic application will not be outstanding if you ________.A. list a strong objectiveB. consult a career counselorC. enter the data in the correct fieldD. miss the optional assessment test21. Why do you need to check the spelling of your application before sending it?A. Because you are required to do so.B. Because you will be accepted easily.C. Because it is what the career counselor suggests you do.D. Because an error-free application is the employer’s first impression.Questions 22 to 26 are based on the following passage.Do you have extra stuff on your hands? The Internet can help you turn that extra stuff into cash. Before the Internet, Americans sold stuff from their garages or yards. Online shopping sites now provide a new place for people around the world.eBay was the first site where individual sellers could sell goods online. Ten years later, eBay now has over 150 million users in more than 30 countries.This trend has spread quickly around the globe. Major companies now see the Asian market as having the most potential. American companies Amazon and Yahoo both recently partnered with large Chinese sites.Selling on an Internet auction (拍卖) is actually quite simple. First, users pay a fee to list their goods. Buyers then bid on the item. When the auction closes, the highest bidder wins. The seller is then responsible for shipping it. After the sale, the buyer and seller can post comments about the sale on each other’s profile.Don’t want an auction to decide the price for you? Choose a site where you can decide instead. Craigslist has community-based sites worldwide where users can list items for sale with a suggested price.Ready to put your used stuff online? First, find a Web site that serves your area. eBay and Yahoo Auctions both have Web sites in many Asian countries. Second, make sure to market your item well. When writing the description, use accurate and specific details. Include a picture; buyers like to see the product before purchasing it.You needn’t decide to buy or sell anything today, but go ahead and start browsing. You might find something you could use. Make your money stretch with these “online garage sales.”22. According to the passage, the Internet provides a large market for ________.A. old and worn thingsB. old and used thingsC. new and hand-made thingsD. new and machine-made things23. What does a buyer do on an Internet auction?A. To list the goods.B. To bid on the item.C. To ship the goods.D. To pay a fee first.24. To sell things online, you should know how to ________your items effectively.A. chargeB. listC. marketD. price25. In the last paragraph, “Make your money stretch” probably means ________.A. to spend more money on the netB. to make money on the InternetC. to get your money’s worthD. to keep your money and spend it later26. Which of the following is probably the best title for this passage?A. Market OnlineB. Options OnlineC. Online SalesD. Development of WebsitesQuestions 27 to 30 are based on the following passage.Business is often seen as the “bad guy”in environmental matters because people feel that businesses will do anything to make a profit. Unfortunately, this is too often the case.Many business people, in fact, believe that they can’t make a profit and be kind to the environment at the same time. However, it does not necessarily have to be this way. Using common business strategies, companies have found ways to become environmentally friendly or “green” and increase their profits at the same time.One such strategy that businesses use is known as “product differentiation”. This term means that a company advertised the fact that its products are different from other, similar products. A number of environmentally friendly companies have done this successfully. For example, inmarketing their products, organic (有机的) food companies emphasize the organic aspect. That is, they highlight the fact that no chemicals have been used to grow the food, and so it is better for consumers’ health and for the environment.Another “green”business strategy that has been successful is waste reduction. Many companies have considered waste and pollution as a necessary part of the production process. They have done little to prevent either waste or pollution, unless there were laws that forced them to. However, other companies have realized that there are definite advantages to reducing waste and pollution. Less waste and less pollution means a more efficient production process. The 3M Company started a program that rewarded employees for successful ideas about how to reduce waste and prevent pollution last year. This program has helped the company pollute much less and save more than a half billion dollars.27. What is the passage mainly about?A. What businesses can do to become more profitable.B. Why business is seen as the environmental bad guy.C. Business strategies for international companies today.D. How businesses can be both “green” and profitable.28. When “product differentiation” is adopted, the product is usually ________.A. advertised as something different from similar productsB. good either for your health or for the environmentC. very profitable for the companyD. environmentally friendly29. Companies that take measures to reduce waste and pollution ________.A. are more productiveB. are less successfulC. save moneyD. spend more money30. The 3M Company rewarded employees for ________.A. helping prevent waste and pollutionB. ideas that would increase its profitsC. successful strategies for marketingD. improving product differentiationQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?”“When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we do look back, it’s already too late.Why do we go wrong about our friends—or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone says to you, “You are a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But there is a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck.“Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for a Saturday night.How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿势)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.31. According to this passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ________.A. even friends are annoyed when we check what they sayB. people usually state one thing and mean anotherC. we fail to listen carefully when others talkD. we tend to doubt what our friends say32. “You’re a lucky dog” probably conveys the meaning that ________.A. you’re a friendly personB. you’re envious of othersC. you do not deserve the luckD. you should thank others for your luck33. In the sentence “Maybe he doesn’t see it himself.” (Para. 2), “it” refers to ________.A. being friendlyB. a bit of envyC. lucky dogD. your luck34. According to the last paragraph, what can you do to save another mistake?A. Spend time thinking about what people really mean.B. Take a good look at the person talking.C. Focus on the look in the speaker’s eyes.D. Try to catch every word of the speaker.35. This passage is mainly about ________.A. why we misunderstand what people sayB. how to behave when we listen to othersC. why we sometimes go wrong with our friends or enemiesD. how to avoid mistakes when we communicate with peoplePart III ClozeDirections: 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 you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.A Happy Family and a Long LifeWhen Japan’s Kamato Hongo died at the of 116, she was the world’s oldest woman. But Mrs Hongo seemed to have had a perfectly 36 lifestyle, and there seems to be no particular reason for her to have lived so long. She enjoyed things that are sometimes considered to be 37 , such as drinking tea, coffee and even a small amount of alcohol every day, although she did not smoke. So 38 was her secret?After getting married, she stayed on Kagoshima, the island where she was born, helping her 39 on his farm during her long life. Mrs Hongo gave birth to seven children, lived through three wars, and 40 a volcano emption on Kagoshima in 1914.41 her eventful life, she was happy and hated being away from her family. She always kept a close relationship with all seven of her children, and in fact, when she could no longer look 42 herself, she went to live with one of her daughters, Shizue, and her family.Then, at the end of her 43 life Mrs Hongo seemed to think more about her early life than the present, and sometimes 44 to recognize close relatives and friends who visited her. She preferred to live in the 45 , and talk about her very happy childhood. Was happiness the secret of her long life?36. A. normal B. usual C. common D. casual37. A. unnecessary B. unhealthy C. unattractive D. unimportant38. A. how B. which C. why D. what39. A. parents B. husband C. children D. friend40. A. endured B. suffered C. survived D. escaped41. A. Prior to B. Without C. Instead of D. Despite42. A. after B. around C. over D. into43. A. plain B. long C. miserable D. boring44. A. refused B. tired C. managed D. failed45. A. past B. hospital C. countryside D. presentPart IV Word FormsDirections: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. Y ou should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word in the correspondingspace on the Answer Sheet.46. This job requires the ability to act with speed and ________ (decide).47. He picked up his bag and ________ (hurry) off along the platform.48. The man insisted on ________ (help) me find a taxi even though I told him I didn’t need anyhelp.49. Backley was bitterly ________ (disappoint) when an injury prevented him from competing inthe Olympic Games.50. He developed computer software to handle complicated ________ (finance) transactions.51. He lives in Australia now, so we only see him very ________ (occasion).52. His ________ (refuse) to come to our wedding upset the new couple.53. She no longer had that feeling of ________ (dependence) she had fought so hard to win.54. He looked down at the floor in an attempt to hide his ________ (embarrass).55. The captain angrily seized him by the arm, and asked him what he meant by such bad________ (behave)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 theAnswer Sheet.56. We are deeply concerned about the recent developments of the issue in this country.57. Due to rapid growth in investment, there are new firms opening in this city every day.58. Companies with deal in the global marketplace need to be able to adapt to different businesscultures.59. We will agree to sign the new contract provided that you increase our salaries by 5%.60. However, we will need a little more evidence before we reach conclusions on some of thesethings.Part VI WritingDirections: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. Y ou are required to write a letter of invitation. Y ou can refer to the following information in Chinese. Y ou shouldwrite about 100 words on the Answer Sheet.假设你是黄埔大学英语系的学生李明，请代表Tom Smith先生给住在北京长安街建国饭店2008房间的Peter Johnson 先生发一封邀请信，请他于四月八日（星期五）早上九点参加为Tom Simth 先生举办的画展开幕式。

安徽省普通高等学校专升本考试2008年真题英语Part I Vocabulary and Structure(1 point each, 30 points in all )Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D, then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.It was the doctor's carelessness that _______the serious accident.A. resulted fromB. resulted in C .brought up D. brought in2.He regretted _______too much time on computer games.A. to costB. costingC. to spendD. spending3.Chinese culture and Japanese culture have a lot_________A. in factB. in sightC. in commonD. in touch4.The small village is said _____in a battle during World War II.A.to have been destroyedB.to be destroyedC. to destroyD. to have destroyed5.The government has taken effective measures to ______itself to the changing world.A.settleB. adoptC. changeD. adjust6.______a word, this movie can be rated as a successful domestic film.A.OfB. AtC. InD. By7.Many a customer______about the poor quality of the washing machines.plainsplainC. are complainingD. have complained8.It is reported that some scientists in the United States have found a new _______ for cancer.A. wayB. answerC. approachD. cure9.He made students think for themselves, _______telling them what to think.A. more thanB. other thanC. rather thanD. better than10.Much_________she likes him, she would never consider marrying him.A. whileB. asC. althoughD. despite11.It is said that ten percent of the local children would leave school ________about 14 to learn a trade.A. atB. ofC. inD. to12.The government regards _______ as its duty to provide the best service for the public.A. thisB. itC. whatD. that13.My watch is nowhere to be found. I ________when I was on the bus.A.must drop it B．might drop C. must have dropped it D. should have dropped it.14. The price of pork has been very______these days.A. costlyB. highC. expensiveD.cheap15. You must______the rubbish before you leave the office.A. dispose ofB. deal withC.cope withD. treat with16. The company requires that every staff member__________able to use a computer.A. isB. will beC. would beD. be17. This dictionary is designed for the learners _______native languages are not English.A. whoseB. whichC. whoD. what18. It is said that the agreement _____between the two companies last month will become effective from May 1st.A. to signB. to be signedC. signedD. signing19. She longed to visit Europe______ she often dreamt about it.A. so seriously thatB. so anxiously thatC. to such extent thatD. to such an extent that20. In our modern society no one can avoid _____by advertisements.A. to be influencedB. being influencedC. influencingD. having influenced21. They were ____ for a honeymoon after their wedding ceremony.A. offB. downC. inD. up22. Take more money. The tickets are _______to be expensive.A. possibleB. likelyC. like d. probable23. It was ____she spoke hat I had realized she wasn't English.A. untilB. unlessC. not untilD. not unless24. The old folk song is well worth_______A. listeningB. listening toC. to listenD. to listen to25. It may be many years _______ the situation in that area improves.A. beforeB. afterC. sinceD. when26. "Would you join us in the picnic this afternoon?""Oh, _____, but I have an appointment."A．I’d love B. I’d love it C. I’d love to D. I’d love to do27. By the end of last year, nearly a million cars ________in that auto factory.A. had producedB. had been producedC. would be producedD. were produced28. She sat in the corner of the room, with tears _______ down her cheeks.A. runB. to runC. ranD. running29.But for your help, I ______the work ahead of time.A. wouldn't have finishedB. didn't finishC. hadn't finishedD. wouldn't finish30. The shop girl almost called me stupid when I said that camera wasn't to my _______ and a bit cheap-looking.A. astonishmentB. tasteC. delightD. knowledgePart II Cloze (1 point each, 15 points in all)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Most people retire from work between the ages of 60 and 65. This has ___31__ main consequences, one economic and ____32____psychological.Economically:____33___retired people receive a pension(养老金) from the government or from their past ___34____ ,it is ofter much less than they earned when they were working. Unlesspeople ____35 __ to save money during their years ____36___work, their standard of living may fall greatly when they retire.Psychologically: Old people in Western countries are generally considered _____37___, and they are eeven thought of as a____38____on their families and on the pubilc purse. They are __39___held in respect. On the other hand, most of them used to ____40_____work, They simply do not know how to relax or ___41____other interests though they have time to do so now. They feel they "should" be working and ____42___, because work was _____43___they were respected and their skills recognized. _____44____retired people, their self-confidence is diminished (减弱). The longer they are away from the work place, ____45___grows a sense of being worthless.31.A.two B.three C.many D.some32.A.another B.the other C.others D.other33.A.Unless B. For C. Before D.Although34.A.employees B. employers C.employee D.employer35.A.had managed B.have managed C.are managing D.will manage36.A.on B.with C.for D.ateful efully eless D. uselessly38.A.buredn B. trouble C. difficulty D. problem39.A.most B. mostly C. hard D.hardly40.A.focusing on B. focus on C.focusing at D.focus at41.A.produce B. push C. pursue D. purchase42.A.contributing B. contributed C. to contribute D. contribute43.A.where B. that C.when D. what44.A.Like B. As C. With D. By45.A.keener B. more keen C.the more keen D.the keenerPart III Reading Comprehension (2.5 points each, 50 points in all)Directions: After reading the following passages, you will find questions or unfinished statements. for each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Task 1Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities. Now, there are people who look for an immediate excitement from a risky activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.I would consider bungee jumping (蹦极) to be a good example of such an activity. You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with an elastic (弹性的) rope tied to your feet. You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. It is said that about 2 million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping. Other activities which most people around the world have now tried bungee include jumping from tall buildings and diving into the sea from the top of high cliffs.Why do people take part in such activities as these? Some psychologists suggest that it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring. Not very long ago, people's lives were constantly in danger. They had to go out and hunt for food, diseases could not easily be cured, and life was a continuous battle for survival.Nowadays, according to many people, life offers little excitement. They live ad work in quite safe conditions; they buy food in shops, and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them become ill. The answer for some of these people is to look for danger in activities such as bungee jumping.46. Of the risky activities, bungee jumping________.A. offers an immediate excitementB. is a fashionC. makes one relaxedD. makes one brave47. In bungee jumping, you ______.A. jump as high as you canB. slide down a rope to the groundC. tie yourself to a rope and fallD. f all without a rope48. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. About 200,000 people in the world have tried bungee jumping.B. In order to keep one safe, a rope is tied to the feet of the jumper.C. Diving into the sea from the top of the cliffs is much more dangerous than bungee jumping.D. Many people nowadays feel life dull because they haven't tried bungee jumping.49. The writer of the passage has a ______attitude towards dangerous sports.A. positiveB. negativeC. neutralD. critical50. The best title for the passage is _______.A. Dangerous Sports: What and WayB. Boredom of Modern LifeC. Bungee Jumping; Is It Really Dangerous?D. Need for ExerciseTask 2In spite of all stories of prosperity in the United States, not only does poverty exist there, but crimes of various types have been increasing at alarming rate. Most acts of violence were committed by young people .57% of the criminals arrested in 1979 were youths below 25 of age.Everyone agrees that crime is party a result of bad material conditions: poverty, lack of education, living without a settled home, being parentless, sufferings from other kings of misfortune, etc.There are also other factors than material conditions which are responsible for the sharp increase of crime rate. In the first place, some state laws provide a death penalty but some protection. It is therefore possible and easy for anyone in the country to get a gun.Finally, there has been too much shown on TV and too much reported in newspaper of all kinds of crimes-the details of which are so accurately described that even children know how to duplicate what they have seen or read. All there have resulted in a high frequency of crimes committed both by professional criminals and by nonprofessional ones in murder,drug smuggling, robbery, etc.51. The author intends to tell the readers that _____.A. the United States is a wealthy country although poverty and crime exist there.B. crime has become a serious problem in the United States, although it is said to be aprosperous one.C . despite the fact that crimes have been increasing rapidly in the United States, it is aCountry of prosperity.D. in spite of stories about poverty and crime in the United States, it is prospering at anIncreasing rate.52. Besides bad material conditions,_____ also leads to the sharp increase of crime rate.A.povertyB.being parentlessck of educationD. easy access to guns53. Which of the following is correct according to the text?A.Of the criminals arrested in 1970, fifty-seven percent were youths below twenty five Of age.ck of education has little to do with the crime rate.C.Differences in state laws for death penalty also account for the increase of crime rate .D.Drug smuggling is the only product of too many shows and report.54. The author is worried about the fact that _____.A.children may imitate what they have seen or read about crimes.B. the more prosperous the United States is, the higher the crime rate becomes.C. citizens carrying guns will be punished.D. all the state laws will provide death penalty in future.55.The underlined word “penalty” is closest in meaning to_____.A. punishmentB.trialC. accusationD.executionTask 3We know that many animals do not stay in one place. Birds, fish and other animals move from one place to another at a certain time. They move for different reasons;most of them move to find food more easily, but others move get away form places that are too corwded.When cold weather comes,many birds move to warmer places to find food. Some fishes give birth in warm water and move to cold water to feed. The most famous migration(迁移) is probably the migration of the fish, which is called “salmon”.This fish is born in fresh water but it travels many miles to salt water. Then it gives birth and dies there. In northern Europe, there is a kind of mouse. They leave their mountain homes when they become too crowded. They move down to the low land. Sometimes they move all the way to the seaside, and many of them are killed when they fall into the sea.Recently, scientists have studied the migration of a kind of lobster(龙虾). Every year, when the season of bad weather arrives, the lobsters get into a long line and start to walk across the floor of the ocean. Nobody knows why they do this, and nobody knows where they go .So, sometimes we know why humans and animals move from one place to another, but at other times we don’t. Maybe living things just like to travel.56. The majority of animals migrate for______.A. placeB. safetyC. FoodD.warmth57. Salmon is known as a creature spending most of its life in _______.A.they are short of foodB.there is not enough spaceC.it’s getting warmer in the low landD.it’s getting coldier in the mountains58. The reason why the lobsters migrate is _______.A. the bad weatherB. the depth of the oceanC. s cientist’lack of interestD. unkown60. The passage is mainly about _______.A, living things on the moove B. the most famous migration C. mice in northern Europe D. migration of lobstersTask 4You can tell age of a tree by counting its rings.But these records of a tree’s life really say a lot more. Scientists are using tree rings to learn what’s been happening on the sun’s surface for the last ten thousand years. Each ring represents a year of growth. As the tree grows, it adds a layer to its trunk, taking up chemical elements from the air. By looking at elements in the rings from a certain year, scientists can what elements were in the air that year. Dr.Stevenson is analyzing one element, carbon-14, in rings from both living and dead trees. Some rings go back almost ten thousand years to the end of the Ice Age. When Stevenson followed the carbon-14 track back in time, he found carbon-14 levels changed with the intensity of solar buring.You see,the sun has cycles.Sometimes it burns fiercely, and at other times it’s relatively calm. During the sun’s violent periods, it throws off charged formation of carbon-14 on earth. When there is more solar wind activity, less carbon-14 is produced. Ten thousand years of tree rings show that the carbon-14 level rises and falls about every 420 years. The scientists concluded that solar wind activity must follow the same cycle.61. The purpose of the scientists in studying tree rings is to _______A. examine the chemical elements in the Ice AgeB.look into the pattern of solar wind activityC. analyze the pattern of solar wind activityD.find out the origin of carbon-14 on earth62. What effects the amount of carbon-14 on earthA The lifecycle of trees . B.The number of trees C The intensity of solar burning D The quality of air.63. When the sun burns fiercely, __________carbon-14 is produced.A.lessB. more C no D much64.The underlined p harse “throw off” probably means ______.A give awayB castC send for D.get rid of65.What do we learn from the passage about solar wind activity?A.It affects the growth of trees.B.It has been increasing since the Ice Age.C.It is determined by the chemicals in the air.D. It follows a certain cycle.Part Translation (35 points)(1)Translate the following sentences from English into Chinese (4 points each for NO.66 Through NO.68;6 points for No.69;18 points in all).66. The activities will provide you with a rare chance to appreciate China’s food culture.67.Scientists are working on an electronic device, which could make life easier for the people.68.The washing machine manufactured in out factory is light in weight, ,small in size and good in quality.ughter helps you reduce muscle tension, release anger, improve your ability to overcome panic and bring anxiety under control, as well as keep a more positive mind.(Ⅱ) Translate the following from Chinese into English ( 4point each for No.70 through No. 72; 5 point for No. 73; 17 points in all).70.我认为你还没有意识到读书的重要性。

机密*启用前2008年天津市高等院校“高职升本科”招生统一考试英语本试卷分第1卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

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Part I. Grammar and Vocabulary (15 points)Directions: There are 15 sentences, each with a blank. Under each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Read the sentences and the choices carefully and then choose the one that best completes the sentence.1. When I leave the research institute next week, I ______ there for 17 years.A. shall be workingB. shall have workedC. will workD. have worked2. We're going to the bookstore in Jim's car. You can come with us ______ you can meet us there later.A. butB. andC. thenD. or3. ---You know Mr. Green has been ill for days?---Yes, I wonder if he is ______ better now.A. someB. muchC. noD. many4. In Britain people ______ four million tons of potatoes every year.A. swallowB. disposeC. consumeD. exhaust5. Does ______ surprise you to know that the wonderful invention was made by a twelve-year-oldschoolboy?A. heB. thatC. thisD. it6. ---I'm taking my driving test tomorrow.--- ______ !A. Good luckB. CheersC. Come onD. Congratulations7. At first I was worried about the employment prospect. Four years of study later, I’ve realized I______.A. didn't need to worryB. mustn't have worriedC. needn't have worriedD. couldn't have worried8. ______ his great achievements in chemistry, he was considered as one of the most outstandingscientists of the century.A. In terms ofB. On behalf ofC. On the basis ofD. In the form of9. I could hardly ______ the ship in the distance.A. look outB. make outC. make upD. see through10. I was not ______ by his many arguments, so finally we agreed to differ.A. convictedB. confirmedC. concernedD. convinced11. Human beings are superior to animals______ they can use language as a tool to communicate.A. in whichB. for whichC. in thatD. for that12. He is well ______ with the literature of America.A. acquaintedB. informedC. enlightenedD. acknowledged13. John did quite well in his exams, ______ how little he studied.A. considerB. consideredC. consideringD. to consider14. The manager spoke highly of such ______ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by hisemployees.A. virtuesB. featuresC. propertiesD. characteristics15. The police are always ready to give a hand to ______ needs help.A. whoB. whomC. whomeverD. whoeverPart II. Cloze Test (30 points)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Read the passage' carefully and choose the one that fits right into the passage.The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. 16 these wide modem roads are generally 17 and well maintained, with 18 sharp curves (转弯) and many straight 19 , a direct route is not always the most 20 one. Large highways often pass 21 scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally 22__ large urban centers, which means that they become crowded with 23 traffic during rush hours, 24 the 'fast, direct' way becomes a very slow route.However, there is 25 always another route to take 26 you are not in a hurry. Not far from the 27 new 'superhighways', there are often older, 28 heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside. 29 of these are good two-lane roads; others are uneven roads 30 through the country. These secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along high 31 , or down frightening hillsides to towns 32 ill deep valleys. Through these less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places 33 the air is clean and the scenery, is beautiful, and the driver may have a 34 to get a flesh 35 of the world.16. A. Although B. Since C. Because D. Therefore17. A. stable B. splendid C. smooth D. complicated18. A. little B. few C. much D. many19. A. selections B. separations C. series D. sections20. A. terrible B. possible C. enjoyable D. profitable21. A. to B. into C. over D. by22. A. lead B. connect C. collect D. communicate23. A. large B. fast C. high D. heavy24. A. when B. for C. but D. that25. A. yet B. still C. almost D. quite26. A. unless B. if C. as D. since27. A. relatively B. regularly C. respectively D. reasonably28. A. and B. less C. more D. or29. A. All B. Several C. Lots D. Some30. A. driving B. crossing C. curving D. traveling31. A. rocks B. cliffs C. roads D. paths32. A. lying B. laying C. laid D. lied33. A. there B. when C. which D. where34. A. space B. period C. chance D. spot35. A. view B. variety C. visit D. videoPart III. Reading Comprehension ( 50 points )Passage OneMost people do not think of fishes and other marine animals as having voices, and of those who are aware of the fact that many of them can "speak", few understand that these "conversations" have significance. Actually, their talk may be as meaningful as much of our own. For example, some sea animals use their "voices" to locate their food in the ocean expanses; others, to let their fellows know of their whereabouts; and still others, as a means of obtaining mates. Sometimes, "speaking" may even mean the difference between life and death to a marine animal. It appears in some cases that when a predator (食肉动物) approaches, the prey depends on no more than the sounds it makes to escape.Fish sounds are important to man, also. By listening to them he can learn a great deal about the habits of the creatures that make them, the size of the schools they form, the patterns of their migrations, and the nature of the environments in which they live. He can also apply this information to the more effective utilization of the listening posts he has set up to detect enemy submarines (潜水艇) . A knowledge of fish sounds can avoid confusion and unneeded effort when a "new" sound is picked up and the sound sentry (岗哨) must decide whether or not to call an alert.36. Among the people who know that many sea animals have voices, few______.A. could understand their conversationsB. realize that they can make speechesC. could understand the significance of their conversationsD. realize that they can communicate37. By listening to sounds fishes make, man can learn all the following except_______.A. their habitsB. their environmentsC. their sizesD. the usual pattern of their migrations38. In some cases, when a predator approaches, fishes depend on ______.A. the sounds of their fellows to escapeB. the sounds of the approaching enemy to escapeC. none of the sounds it makes to escapeD. their prey to escape39. The last sentence means that a knowledge of fish sounds can help man to______.A. detect enemy submarinesB. pick up new soundsC. avoid confusion in fishing activitiesD. avoid unneeded effort in fish sound studies40. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?A. Fish sounds cannot be transmitted through air.B. Hearing in fishes is more acute than in people.C. Fishes only "speak" to communicate with each other.D. Researchers are engaged in studying the significance of fish sounds.Passage TwoWhen Louis Braille was three years old, he became blind in both eyes as the result of an accident in his father's harness shop. His father, determined that Louis should not suffer the usual fate of blind persons at that time and become a beggar, kept him in the village school until he was ten and then entered him in the institution des Jeunes Aveugles in Paris. Louis learned to read from the three books engraved in large raised letters in the Institution library. He did exceptionally well both in academic work and at the piano and the organ, and was soon helping to teach the younger children.In 1819, the same year that Louis entered the Institution, Charles Barbier, an army captain, reported to the Academy of Sciences on a system of raised dots and dashes which enabled soldiers to read messages in the dark. Later, Barbier brought his invention to the Institution. After experimenting with it, young Braille produced a writing system using only dots, from which he gradually devised 63 separate combinations representing the letters in the French alphabet. At the request of an Englishman, he later added the letter "w", accents and punctuation marks, and mathematical signs. Although government bureaucracy prevented immediate official adoption, his system was used at the Institution as long as the director, Dr. Pignier, was in office. Pignier's successor insisted on returning to the officially approved former system, but students continued to use Braille's method secretly. Eventually, its superiority was established and it was adopted throughout France.41. Louis-Braille first learned to read with the aid of _______.A. his fatherB. special books at the InstitutionC. the village school teacherD. Captain Barbier's system of dots and dashes42. Louis's father kept him at the village school until he was ten because his father______.A. wanted Louis to help him in the harness shopB. thought it was not worthwhile to have Louis work when he was youngC. did not want Louis to live the same sort of life as that of other blind peopleD. wanted Louis to remain with the family as long as possible43. Louis Braille did all of the following things EXCEPT______.A. teaching young children at the InstitutionB. developing a writing system for the blindC. learning to play musical instruments wellD. encouraging students to use his method secretly44. Charles Barbier originally devised his writing system for______.A. the Academy of SciencesB. blind childrenC. military personnelD. the English government45. Braille's method was not adopted officially for some time because______.A. the students preferred the former methodB. the large library collection would then have been uselessC. Dr. Pignier's successor disliked Braille's methodD. the government was slow to approve itPassage ThreeOne hundred and thirteen million Americans have at least one bank-issued credit card. They give their owners automatic credit in stores, restaurants, and hotels, at home, across the country, and even abroad, and they make many banking services available as well. More and more of these credit cards can be read automatically, making it possible to withdraw or deposit money in scattered locations, whether or not the local branch bank is open. For many of us the "cashless society" is not on the horizon --- it's already here.While computers offer these conveniences to consumers, they have many advantages for sellers too. Electronic cash registers can do much more than simply ring up sales. They can keep a wide range of records, including who sold what, when, and to whom. This information allows businessmen to keep track of their list of goods by showing which items are being sold and how fast they are moving. Decisions to reorder or return goods to suppliers can then bemade. At the same time these computers record which hours are busiest and which employees are the most efficient, allowing personnel and staffing assignments to be made accordingly.And they also identify preferred customers for promotional campaigns. Computers are relied on by manufacturers for similar reasons. Computer-analyzed marketing reports can help to decide which products to emphasize now, which to develop for the future, and which to drop. Computers keep track of goods in stock, of raw materials on hand, and even of the production process itself.Numerous other commercial enterprises, from theaters to magazine publishers, from gas and electric utilities to milk processors, bring better and more efficient services to consumers through the use of computers.46. According to the passage, the credit card enables its owner to______.A. obtain more convenient services than other people doB. exchange foreign currency wherever he wishes toC. enjoy greater trust from the storekeeperD. withdraw as much money from the bank as he wishes to47. From the last sentence of the first paragraph we learn that_______.A. many Americans do not like using credit cards todayB. nowadays many Americans do not pay in cashC. in the future all the Americans will use credit cardsD. it is now more convenient to use credit cards than before48.The underlined phrase "ring up sales" in Paragraph 2 most probably means______.A. record sales on a cash registerB. keep track of the goods in stockC. make an order of goodsD. call the sales manager49.The underlined word "identify" in Paragraph 2 most probably means______.A. observeB. pick outC. associate withD. spot50. What is this passage mainly about?A. Advantages of credit cards in business.B. Significance of automation in commercial enterprises.C. Conveniences brought about by computers in business.D. Approaches to the commercial use of computers.Passage FourToo often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion, happiness and security. As a result, they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction. Our school leavers face so much competition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living. Some stay long at a job and learn to like it; others quit from one to another looking for something to suit them. The young graduates who leave the university look for jobs that offer a salary up to their expectations.Very few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and realizing their own abilities. The reason behind all this confusion is that there never has been a proper vocational guidance in our educational institution. Nearly all grope (摸索) in the dark and their chief concern when they look for a job is to ask what salary is like. They never bother to think whether they are suited for the job or, even more important, whether the job suits them. Havinga job is more than merely providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment. It sets a pattern of life and, in many ways, determines social status in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest.In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interest. Nothing is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents and ultimately make you an emotional wreck (受到严重伤害的人) and a bitter person.51. The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that______.A. they have too high expectationsB. they have ruined their talentsC. they have taken on an unsuitable jobD. they change their jobs frequently52. The difficulty in choosing a suitable job lies mainly in that______.A. schools fail to offer students appropriate vocational guidanceB. many employees have no working experienceC. young people only care about how much they can earnD. much competition has to be faced53. Which of the following statements is most important according to the passage?A. Your job must set a pattern of life.B. Your job must suit your interest.C. Your job must not ruin your talents.D. Your job must offer you a high salary.54.The underlined word "pathetic" in Paragraph 3 most probably means______.A. miserableB. disgustingC. wonderfulD. touching55. The best title for this passage would be______.A. How to Choose a JobB. What Can a Good Job OfferC. Earning a LivingD. Correct Attitude to Job-hunting机密*启用前2008年天津市高等院校“高职升本科”招生统一考试英语第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共55分)注意事项：1．答第Ⅱ卷前，考生须将密封线内的项目填写清楚。