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Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choiceBy adopting a few simple techniques, parents who read to their children can greatly increase their children’’s language development. It is surprising but true. How parents talk to their children makes a big difference in the children’’s language development. If a parent encourages the child to actively respond to what the parent is reading, the child’’s language skills increase.A study was done with 30 three-year-old children and their parents. Half of the children participated in the experimental study; the other half acted as the control group. In the experimental group, the parents were given a two-hour training session in which they were taught to ask open-ended questions rather than yes-or-no questions. For example, the parent should ask, "What is the doggie doing?" rather than "Is the doggie running away?" The parents in the experimental group were also instructed in how to help children find answers, how to suggest alternative possibilities and how to praise correct answers.At the beginning of the study, the children did not differ in measures of language development, but at the end of one month, the children in the experimental group showed 5.5 months ahead of the control group on a test of verbal expression and vocabulary. Nine months later, the children in the experimental group still showed an advance of 6 months over the children in the control group.1. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A Children who talk a lot are more intelligent.B Parents who listen to their children can teach them more.C Active children should read more and be given more attention.D Verbal ability can easily be developed with proper methods.答案:D本题考查的是考生对细节的把握。
英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. Louise: Would you like to go to a party this Saturday?Jackie: ______________. What kind of party?A. Feels great.B. Sounds good.C. Looks nice.D. Seems OK.2. Customer: Hi, I’d like a double room for tonightReceptionist: ____________?Customer: Yes, I called you last week from Seattle. My name isBob Woods.A. Do you have an appointment?B. Have you paid beforehand?C. Do you have a reservation?D. Have you made an order?3. Sally: You look great in this red dress!Jennifer: __________.A. No, it’s not. Yours looks better.B. No, I don’t like it very much.C. I quite agree with you.D. Thank you. It’s my favorite.4. Ginger: Hey, how was your vacation?Lily: Too bad. I broke my arm when skiing and had to come backhome.Ginger: ____________A. I feel heartbreaking for you.B. Oh, no. How awful!C. Oh, how shameful!D. I don’t like what you said.5. Doctor: How is your backache? Is it still bothering you?Patient: ________. Now I can’t move.A. That’s fine.B. All right.C. I am afraid so.D. I am sorry to hear that.6.Tracy: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me with this suitcase. I just want to put it on the top rack.Robert: ________A. OK, I don’t care.B. Fine, I agree.C. Sure, no problem.D. Why don’t I?7. Susan: Chris is very generous, isn’t he? He always invites peopleout.Rebecca: _________. He’s never invited me anywhere.A. I must admit it.B. You are right.C. What do you know?D. Do you think so?8. Lodger: I’m terribly sorry that I broke your teacup. I’ll pay for it. Landlady: _________A. No, you’d better not.B. Oh, it doesn’t matter.C. Yes, take care of yourself.D. Oh, can’t complain.9. Maggie: Could I speak to Justin, please?Justin: __________.A. Yes, please.B. Yes, you can.C. Speaking.D. Who are you?10. Salesgirl: Can I help you? We’ve got some new shirts here.Customer: OK, thanks. _________A. Mind your own business.B. We are just looking.C. Take care of yourself.D. We will need you later.11. Vivian: Guess what? Mr. Hale in our office will be promoted as the sales manager. Betty: _________A. Are you telling the truth?B. Oh, congratulations!C. Are you all right?D. Oh, you must be kidding!12. Ted: Do you have to have that TV on quite so loud?Paul: ________, is it bothering you?A. Yes, I have toB. I’m sorryC. Yes, enjoy yourselfD. Excuse me13. Emily: I feel very upset. I quarreled with my mom this morning.Miss Foster: What’s the problem? ________A. Do you want to talk about it?B. You must tell me everything.C. You shouldn’t quarrel with her.D. Do you think you are right?14. William: What about we go to the cinema this evening?Carmela: OK. ________ ?William: Some action movies I think.A. What’s up?B. What’s on?C. What about?D. What for?15. Lodger: Hello, I am calling about the three-bedroom apartment advertised in the newspaper. _________Landlady: Yes it is. Would you like to have a look at it?A. Is it still available?B. Is it occupied?C. Is there anyone in?D. Is there a possibility?Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. Passage OneAmericans this year will swallow 15, 000 tons of aspirin, one of the safest and most effective drugs invented by man. As the most popular medicine in the world today, it is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild, and it is cheap.Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has been around much longer than that. Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of the leaves and tree bark which today are known to contain salicylates, the chemical in aspirin. During the 19th century there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this chemical, and it led to the introduction of aspirin. By 19l5, aspirin tablets(片剂) were available in the United States. For millions of people suffering from arthritis, aspirin is the only thing that works. A small quantity of aspirin (two five-grain tablets) relieves pain and inflammation. It also reduces fever by interfering with some of the body’s reactions. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th-century wonder drug. On the other hand, it is also the second largest suicide drug and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users.Aspirin is very irritating to the stomach lining, and many aspirin takers complain about upset stomach. There is a right way and a wrong way to take aspirin. The best way is to chew the tablets before swallowing them with water, but few people can stand the bitter taste. Some people suggest crushing the tablets in milk or orange juice and drinking that.16. This article discusses __________.A. the multiple functions of aspirinB. how and why aspirin was inventedC. the history and the features of aspirinD. how to take aspirin properly17. According to the second paragraph, salicylates is __________.A. leaves and tree barksB. the old name of aspirinC. the name of a US companyD. a component of aspirin18. Which symptom can NOT be treated by aspirin?A. feverB. reactionsC. painD. inflammation19. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the best way to take aspirin is to take it __________.A. with bitter waterB. with orange juiceC. in tablet formD. in powder form20. The author of this article seems to be__________.A. against the use of aspirinB. in favour of aspirinC. doubtful about aspirinD. not interested in aspirinPassage TwoDr. Mary Jo Bane is the associate director of the Center for Research on Women. Her recent study found “surprising evidence of the persistence of American commitments to family life”, which cast doubt on some common myths about American family.Myth 1: The American Family is Dying Because of the Soaring Divorce Rate.According to Dr. Bane’s study, the American family is changing, not dying. It is becoming smaller and the divorce rate is high. But Dr. Bane says that despite the high divorce rate, marriage has never been more popular. The majority of divorced people re-marry, but only 2％marry more than twice. Most marriages last a long time, and a large proportion of divorces are from teenage marriages. Depending on the specific situation, there’s often good reason for teenage marriages to break up.Myth 2: Working Mothers are Destroying the Family by Neglecting Their Children.“There’s no evidence that children receive less attention from mothers who work outside the home than from mothers working inside the home,” says Dr. Bane. “You have to divide the time into different categories: simple physical function and educational time or development time when a mother plays with the child. So far we haven’t seen the amount of educational or development time vary much, whether or not the mother works outside the home.” In fact, Dr. Bane finds evidence that working mothers, especially in the middle class, try to compensate for working by setting aside time exclusively for their children. “They probably read more to their children and spend more time in planned activities with them than nonworking mothers do.” says Dr. Bane.21. Dr. Mary Jo Bane’s study seems to suggest that _________.A. Americans are persistent in careerB. Americans are serious with their familiesC. American families are all breaking upD. American families are perfect as usual22. It can be inferred that the common myths of American family consider family life to be _________.A. in great dangerB. quite wonderfulC. changing too fastD. very satisfying23. According to the article, which of the following is true about marriage and divorce?A. Divorced people never consider a second marriage.B. Teenage couples often divorce out of no reason.C. Less and less people plan to get married.D. Very few people have a third or fourth marriage.24. For the children whose mothers go out to work, __________.A. it is better to have mothers at homeB. almost no attention is paid to themC. no less attention is paid to themD. a lot of time is spent playing gamespared with nonworking mothers, working mothers________.A. spare less time to stay with their childrenB. do more educational activities with childrenC. do very little simple physical houseworkD. avoid disturbing their work by family dutiesPassage ThreeCrime has its own cycles, a magazine reported some years ago. Police records that were studied for five years from over 2,400 cities and towns show a surprising link between changes in the season and crime patterns in UK.The pattern of crime has varied very little over a long period of years. Murder reaches its high during July and August, as do rape and other violent attacks. Murder, moreover, is more than seasonal: it is a weekend crime. It is also a nighttime crime: 62 percent of murders are committed between 6 p. m. and 6 a. m.Unlike the summer high in crimes of bodily harm, burglary has a different cycle. You are most likely to be robbed between 6 p. m. and 2 a. m. on a Saturday night in December, January or February. The most uncriminal month of all is May; however, more dog bites are reported in this month than in any other month of the year.On the other hand, our intellectual seasonal cycles are completely different from our criminal tendencies. Professor Huntington, of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles, made extensive studies to discover the seasons when people read serious books, attend scientific meetings, make the highest scores on examinations, and propose the most changes to patents. In all instances, he found a spring peak and an autumn peak separated by a summer low. On the other hand, Professor Huntington’s studies indicated that June is the peak month for suicides and admissions to mentalhospitals. June is also a peak month for marriages!26. The seasonal cycle of crime patterns is proved by_________.A. the figures in police recordsB. 2,400 cities and townsC. a magazine reportD. the studies by police officers27. According to paragraph 2, a murder would most possibly occur on _________.A. a weekday morning in springB. a weekday morning in autumnC. a weekend night in summerD. a weekend night in winter28. What makes May a special month of the year?A. All types of crimes happen in May.B. There is no crime happened in May.C. Criminals increase in number in May.D. Dog attacks are most frequent in May.29. Which behavior is NOT an example of human intellectual activities?A. Reading books on philosophy.B. Attending wedding ceremony.C. Working on mathematics questions.D. Innovating engineering machinery.30. According to Professor Huntington’s study, June is the peak month when people _________.A. get divorcedB. recover from mental illnessC. try to kill themselvesD. climb high and low mountainsPassage FourIn Lusaka, Zambia, a young man applying for a job was told to see the manager. He leaned over the receptionist’s desk and asked. “What tribe（部落） is he?” When the receptionist told him that the manager was a Mashona, the applicant replied, “Then I’ll never get the job.”This phenomenon is called tribalism（部落主义）. There are more than 2,000 tribes in black Africa. Each has its own language, customs, and physical characteristics that make its members almost immediately recognizable to a person from another tribe. To the Westerner, tribalism is one of the most difficult of African customs to understand. It makes many people think of savagery, warfare, or old-fashioned customs.However, to most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one’s ethnic group. It is a force that can be both good and bad. By definition tribalism means sharing among members of the extended family. It makes sure that a person is taken care of by his own group tribesman. To give a job to a fellow is not wrong; it is an obligation. Similarly, for a politician or military leader, it is considered good common sense to choose his closest advisers from people of his own tribe. This ensures security, continuity, and authority. Tribal loyalty may mean a quick promotion —from sergeant to captain, from clerk to manager—within a very short time.Modern African politicians publicly speak out against tribal divisions. Yet it remains perhapsthe most powerful force in day-to-day African life.31. In paragraph 1, why did the young man believe his job application will be refused?A. His behavior was not appropriate.B. He belonged to the same tribe with the manager.C. He didn’t belong to the same tribe with the manager.D. His questions annoyed the receptionist.32. The situation in the first paragraph is an example of_______.A. the difficulty of getting a job in AfricaB. the disagreement on tribalism among AfricansC. the great numbers of tribes in AfricaD. the importance of tribalism in Africa33. What might be the common attitudes of Westerners towards tribalism?A. positiveB. indifferentC. negativeD. none of the above34. According to the article, which of the following is NOT an evidence of tribalism?A. Sergeants maintain security in his own tribe.B.Politicians choose men from his own tribe as intimate advisers.C. Military leaders promote fellow tribesmen to higher positions.D. Managers give jobs to fellow tribesmen.35. What would be the future of tribalism?A. It will soon be destroyed by modern politicians.B. It will remain as strong as it is today and never be changed.C. It will gradually disappear as the society develops.D. It will speed up further division of tribes.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. The government is determined to __________ an end to inflation.A. giveB. bringC. takeD. set37. The outcome of the football match was not as what we had_________ .A. expandedB. expensedC. expiredD. expected38. The university is very unlikely to recruit any student who fails to meet the__________ for admission.A. conditionsB. requestsC. requirementsD. conception39. __________ emergency, it is advisable to remain calm and do not panic.A. Because ofB. In case ofC. By means ofD. In spite of40. The city is ________ of three sections, which are separated by rivers.A. consistB. madeC. composedD. comprised41. The strong earthquake happened without any hints and in the end few people ________.A. revivedB. survivedC. relievedD. surrounded42. Some students ________ school due to financial difficulties.A. dropped on toB. dropped in atC. dropped out ofD. dropped off from43. The ________of telephone has brought much convenience to people around the world.A. innovationB. resolutionC. revolutionD. invention44. The public ________the officials of neglecting their duty.A. ashamedB. relatedC. blamedD. reflected45. With the conditions constantly changing, the result of the experiment is not always _____________.A. changeableB. reliableC. reasonableD. variable46. Make sure all the members of our club arrive on time, _______ there will be little time left for the discussion.A. howeverB. whileC. thereforeD. otherwise47. If no evidence could be provided to prove Martin is guilty, he will soon be _______by the Police.A. relievedB. releasedC. reliedD. relayed48. A variety of factors ________to the final resolution of the economic conflicts between the two countries.A. constitutedB. attributedC. contributedD. distributed49. Such rude behavior is too much for a fair lady like Miss Davis to ________.A. tolerateB. accuseC. terrifyD. account50. Ashley is very showy and she always wants to be the _____ of attention in public.A. subjectB. emphasisC. topD. focus51. The troops marched quietly into the village __________ alert the enemies.A. not as toB. so thatC. so as not toD. in order to52. Since you are still waiting for the result of the examination, why not find a __________ job?A. long lastingB. easy-goingC. temporaryD. terminal53. Years of experience in the stock exchange market has made him an ________ stock consultant.A. outstandingB. outbreakingC. outspokenD. outlasting54. You were not listening to what the professor had said and your answer was totally______.A. indirectB. irrelevantC. irresponsibleD. indefinite55. The Japanese car, which is more economical, has long been considered a _________ to US car makers.A. competingB. competitiveC. competitionD. competitor56. You need to know that ________ arrest is a crime in itself.A. resistingB. the resistingC. resistedD. to be resisted57. She has no interest in cooking and shopping, _______ I.A. so doB. neither doC. so too amD. nor am58. By 2013, the university ________ 10000 postgraduates.A. trainsB. will be trainingC. will be trainedD. will have trained59. Seldom ____ any mistakes during his ten-year service in this company.A. did he makeB. he ever madeC. should he makeD. he would make60. For a green-hand babysitter, it seems a very difficult task ______.A. to stop the child to cryB. to stop the child cryingC. stopping the child to cryD. stop the child crying61. Many things______ almost impossible in the ancient times are very common today.A. being consideredB. consideringC. to considerD. considered62. There are five factories in this region, _______over 100 workers.A. with each haveB. each havingC. each hasD. with each has over63. Who________ that first discovered America---the New Continent?A. wasB. it wasC. was itD. did64. The two tourists __________I shared the room were both British.A. whomB. whoC. in whichD. with whom65. Hardly ______ the people rushed towards it.A. the bus stopped beforeB. was the bus stopping thenC. had stopped the bus thanD. had the bus stopped when66. Being defeated for the third time, it seemed to him that it was no use_______ anything any more.A. to try doingB. trying to doC. to try to doD. tried to do67. Since 1970, Mr. Johnson ________in this hospital and he loves the job very much.A. has workedB. will be workingC. has been workingD. is working68. The Great Pyramid ________the west bank of the Nile River, not far from Cairo.A. is located onB. is situated inC. is located atD. is situated of69. Could you please tell me _____ to repair our fax machine?A. how much it costsB. how much cost isC. how much costs itD. how much does it cost70. This instrument is ________that one.A. almost as useful thanB. as almost useful asC. almost as useful asD. as useful almost as71. What would you do if war _________?A. breaking outB. will break outC. breaks outD. were to break out72. Although__________ happened in the Arctic region sounds like fairy tale, it truly exits.A. itB. whatC. whichD. that73. The question is ______ to send troops to take part in the war.A. if worthwhile it willB.whether it will be worthwhileC. whether worthwhile it will beD. if will be it worthwhile74. ______ that Martin had passed the important exam, his friends called to congratulate him.A. Having been heardB. To have heardC. Being heardD. Having heard75. She wanted to join the group of men________ was to explore the mysteries of the planets.A. whoB. whichC. whose workD. their workPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.In times of economic recession when jobs are hard to find, it is important to organize your job search carefully. Here are some tips to make your search more 76 . First of all，consider that your job is getting a job. Work at getting a job every day for a 77 number of hours. Make it a habit. Next, ask people you know to suggest other people for you 78 about a job, so valuable information may be obtained. Then, on the day of the interview, BE ON TIME. On time means five to ten minutes early. If possible, take some time to drive to the office 79 time so you know exactly where you are going and 80 it will take to get there. Also，at the end of every interview, ask the person who interviewed you for suggestions and names of people for you to 81 . Offer to work 82 if a full-time job is not immediately available. 83 willing and eager. Most important，if you are not accepted, don’t get 84 and give up. Your job search will 85 be successful if you work hard at getting it.76. A. productive B. interesting C. purposeful D. economical77. A. great B. lot C. regular D. reliable78. A. to talk B. to talk to C. to get D. to get to79. A. on B. in C. ahead of D. short of80. A. how much B. how fast C. how often D. how long81. A. concern B. contact C. contract D. complain82. A. all the time B. no time C. part-time D. some time83. A. Appear B. Attract C. Arouse D. Attend84. A. hated B. discouraged C. excited D. overjoyed85. A. eventfully B. easily C. enough D. eventually英语试卷二Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words on the topic “E-book or Paper Book” You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 有人喜欢阅读电子书；2. 有人依旧喜欢纸质图书；3. 谈谈你的看法。
2014全国成人高考英语试题及答案Dseveral days a week. Every minute should be taken and every minute has a purpose. That was really too much for my children.Now with the new plan, we told stories, We listened to music. And' the. kids played with bikes, balls, and whatever was handy. Nobody kept score. In fact, the boys played outside so much that the lawn was worn down to the soil in places. They've made friends with those who come from all over the neighbourhood to play games.We like those peaceful evenings. Ben and Nick have a good time this fall, MaYbe that's because the time offhas allowed us to enjoy each other's company;40.What was new for the family last fall?A. The children began to learn music when school was over.B. The writer arranged no' extra lessons for the children.C.The writer found no time to play with the sons.D. The children had nothing toclo alter schooli41. At the beginning of that season the childrenA. hatedto spend more time on their homeworkB. felt excited about making their own decisionsC. were pleased to have more freedomD; were worried about thechange42. According to ',modern parenting" discussed in Paragraph 4, parents shouldA. make use of every minute to be with the childrenB, provide coaching and practice for each, activity .C.try ex, cry means to find a child's real talentD. know the rules but never talk about them43. Fromthe passage we learn thatA. children like story'telling more.than bike-ridingB. parents should teach theirchildren how to make a planC. children should have time to enjoy themselves after schoolD. parents can enjoy their evenings when children play with othersCA woman:heads into apopular New York City coffee shop on a cold: winter rooming. Just ahead of her, a man drops a few papers. The woman pauses to help gather them. A clerk ata busy store thanks a customer who has just bought something. "Enjoy" the young woman says, smiling widely. "Have a nice day." She sounds like she really means it. These arethe common situations we may see every: day.However, in her best-selling book Talk to the Hand, Lynne Truss argues that common good manners such as saying "Excuse me" almost no longer exist. There are certainly plenty who would agree with her. According to one recent study, 70 percent of the U.S. adults (成A.)said people are ruder now than they were 20 years ago.Is it really true? We decided to find out if good manners are really hard to see. In this politeness study, reporters were sent to many cities in the world. They performed three experiments: "door tests" (would anyone hold the door open for them?); "paper drops" (who would help them gather a pile of "accidentally" dropped papers?); and "service tests" (which salesclerks would thank them for a purchase [购物]?)In New York, 60 tests (20 of each type)were done. Along the way, the reporters met all types of people: men and women of different races, ages, professions (职业), and income levels. And guess what? In the end, four out of every five :people they met passed their: politeness test making New York the most polite city in the study.44, What does Lynne Truss argue in Talk to the Hand?.A. People are not as polite as they used to.B. "Excuse me" is not welcome nowadays.C. Of all the adults in the US 70% are rude,D. People don't care about manners any more.45. What is TRUE about the politeness study discussed in the passage?A. The study was reported in many cities of the world.B. New York was the most suitable city for the experiment.C. Sixty tests were designed to see if people are polite to each other.D. Experiments were performed to see if common good manners exist.46. What is found in the study?A. More people passed the tests in New York than in any other cities.B. Different kinds of people acted differently in the New York tests.C. Four out of five people passed the politeness test in the study.D. Manypeople in the experiment passed the tests by guessing.DThis is not a diet (减肥食谱) or a hard ~exercise program. Nobody can stick to those for long. Instead, it's a simple way to make weight loss a natural part of the life you already live. And guess what? It's fun! You don't have to give up the foods you love or do regular exercises. It's about balancing calories(平衡卡路里) in tiny ways that add up to big benefits (好处). You just use some tricks the "naturally thin" people do. Pick the ones you like, stick with them, and you'll lose weight and be strong!Talk it UP Every time you pick Up the phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average two and h half hours more every day than thin people, according to astudy.Get face time We use e-mailso much that we've forgotten what our colleagues look like.Pick a colleague or two who sit farthest from you: and deliver 10 of those daily messages in person. And go out of your way: go to a bathroom ora copy machine on another floor and take the stairs, of course.Think about your drink Consider beer or wine instead of a frozen drink: A glass of regular beer has 140 calories and a serving of wine has 126 calories, while a strawberry daiquiri has about 300 and a margarita 340.Reduce a total of 100 calories each day and you'll be able to lose about 10 pounds in a year. This is really not difficult to do.47. What is mainly talked about in the passage?A. How to do exercises daily.B. How to lose weight easily.C. How to work comfortably.D: How to eat and drink regularly.48. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Thin people sit fewer hours daily than heavy people.B. People deliver messages to their colleagues in person.C. More people walk around when they talk on the phone.D. Heavy people make longer phonecalls than thin people,49, What does the writer mean by “face time” in Paragraph 37A. Time for getting to know each other.B. Time for sharing ideas face to face.C, Time for doing small jobs, D. Time for sharing ideas face to face50. Which of the following probably has the most calories?A. Strawberry daiquiri.B. Regular beer.C. Margarita:D. Wine.五．补全对话(共5句；每句满分为3分，共15分。
英语应试模拟第2套Ⅰ. Phonetics (5 points)Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A. decadeB. aggressiveC. ancestorD. bacteria2. A. architectB. biochemistryC. butcherD. ache3. A. acquireB. convenientC. admireD. anxiety4. A. roughB. daughterC. delightD. through5. A. avenueB. argueC. barbecueD. clueⅡ. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: There are 15 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 and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. The New York police were very anxious about the crime.A. learn moreB. learning moreC. to learn moreD. more to learn7. Cut after the class was over.A. did children rushB. rushed childrenC. children rushD. do children rush8. This is one of the most beautiful pictures of scenery that displayed here.A. isB. areC. has beenD. have been9. When you're ready, I'll take you to airport.A. /B. theC. aD. an10. For a late drink, come to our nightclub, stays open until 4 : 00 a. m.A. whereB. thatC. whichD. what11. -- It is not very cold. I don't think we need these big jackets.-- I don't think so,A. anywayB. neitherC. eitherD. too12. The tenants were asked to throw all recyclable trash intoA. the big green plastic bagB. the green big plastic bagC. the big plastic green bagD. the green plastic big bag13. getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with classmates.A. Despite ofB. In spite ofC. Even thoughD. Nonetheless14. Our kitchen is a mess. We any cleaning for weeks.A. didn't doB. haven't been doingC. don't doD. haven't done15. Open the window, ?A. do youB. don't youC. will youD. won't you16. Joseph, the politician who last week, has been released unharmed.A. is kidnappedB. was kidnappedC. has been kidnappedD. had been kidnapped17. A number is an abstraction no physical existence.A. hasB. to haveC. that hasD. who has18. You cannot ignore the situation forever, one day you will have to the consequences of your act.A. look up toB. wake up toC. stand up toD. face up to19. They bad all stayed on the ninth floor of the Metropole Hotel in Hong Kongin half of February.A. the secondB. secondC. the twoD. two20. Women who apply for jobs in middle or senior management have success than men, according to an employment survey.A. much higherB. a very higherC. a much higherD. far higherⅢ. Cloze (30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, Cand D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.On the anniversary of the artist's birth, Van Gogh's Sunflowers was 21 for just under ￡25million at the fine art auctioneers (拍卖商), Christie's, in London. The 22 was triple the previous record of ￡8 million paid in 1985 for Mantegna's Adoration of the Magi. At least ten bidders 23 for the painting, half 24 telephone, anonymously battling it out in leaps of ￡500,000. Van Gogh wrote in a letter of 1889 that one of these Scots or Americans 25 to pay 500 francs--about ￡25 at that time -- for 26 a painting.Christie's chairman 27 reporters after the sale, "it's a rare picture. " A spokesman for the firm added, "It's fantastic. " Not 28 who was at the auction agreed. One commented, " More money 29 sense. "Many people do 30 uneasy that a picture could be auctioned for such an unbelievable sum. They find distasteful the contrast 31 this sort of money and the impoverished life of the painter 32 Van Gogh, once a lay preacher among the miners of Belgium, was more 33 in producing work that dignified labor than he was in selling for aprofit. Depressive, poor, unrecognized and 34 suicidal, he remains a romantic figure in the public 3521. A. boughtB. soldC. displayedD. shown22. A. priceB. moneyC. sumD. collection23. A. competedB. shoutedC. foughtD. argued24. A. onB. underC. offD. by25. A. mustB. mightC. oughtD. could26. A. soB. thisC. veryD. such27. A. saidB. spokeC. toldD. agreed28. A. allB. everyoneC. noneD. anyone29. A. toB. thanC. betterD. over30. A. feltB. thinkC. feelD. thought31. A. betweenB. amongC. ofD. like32. A. his ownB. himC. ownD. himself33. A. upsetB. interestedC. happyD. gloomy34. A. eventuallyB. finallyC. lastD. at end35. A. mindB. brainC. thoughtD. imaginationⅣ. Reading Comprehension (60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneTwo hundred years ago, American students went to American schools. Like you, they studied arithmetic, spelling and geography. Unlike you, they also studied Greek and Latin. In fact, students spent more than half their time studying Greek and Latin.The same was true for most students in Europe. Until the seventh century, all educated Europeans knew Latin. It did not matter if they lived in England or Italy or France or Spain. If they were educated, they knew Latin.During the seventh century, educated Europeans began to study Greek as well as Latin. Greek and Latin had been the leading languages of the ancient Greeks and Romans. All educated Europeans were expected to know these languages.To educated Europeans, the languages of the Greeks and the Romans were important. The ideas of the Greeks and Romans were also important. People knew that many of their own ideas had come from the Greeks and the Romans. To understand their own culture, they must understand its origin. They knew that those beginnings lay in the classical world.Today we have so many things to study that few people have time to learn Greek and Latin. Few of you will study either language in school. Yet the ideas of the Greeks and the Romans are still important to us. These ideas still help to shape Western culture today. To understand our own culture, we must understand the culture of the classical world.36. A good synonym for "origin" isA. peopleB. futureC. beginningD. culture37. According to this passage, all educated Europeans of the seventh century were expected to studyA. physical science and chemistryB. Greek and LatinC. democracy and communismD. French and Spanish38. Today, most of people won't study either Greek or Latin becauseA. they are no longer importantB. people do not have enough timeC. they are no longer existedD. people can not learn them well39. What can we conclude from this passage?A. Greeks and Romans significantly influenced European culture.B. The Greeks were the founders of democracy.C. The Greeks and Romans were bitter enemies.D. People of the classical world were barbaric and uneducated.Passage TwoWould you eat a bacon, lettuce and love apple sandwich'?. You probably have eaten many of them. Love apple was the name used many years ago for the tomato.The tomato is originally an American plant. It was found in South America by early Spanish explorers. The word tomato comes from the native Nahuatl word tomatl. But when it moved north, the plant earned a different name. Remarkably, the settlers in North America thought it was poisonous. They believed that to eat it was surely to die. It was said that deserted suitors would threaten to eat a tomato to cause their coldhearted lovers regret. Because of this legend, the settlers called the tomato a "love apple. " While people enjoyed other native plants such as corn and sweet potatoes, everyone avoided the tomato.No one knows who first dared to eat a tomato. Perhaps someone was brave enough, or lovesick enough, to try out the truth of the rumors. Of course, whoever ate this fruit was perfectly safe. No one died from eating a love apple. Still, it was many years before the people fully believed that the tomato was a safe, and even good food. But its use did become common, and the plant was sent across the ocean to become part of many traditional European dishes.40. The language from which we derived the word tomato isA. PortugueseB. SpanishC. NahuatlD. European41. North American people didn't eat tomatoes at first becauseA. they had too much other foodB. they mistakenly thought they were poisonousC. settlers ate only traditional European foodsD. no one liked the taste42. The underlined word "suitor" in the second paragraph meansA. boyfriendB. laundererC. tailorD. explorer43. A good title for this passage would beA. Life in Early AmericaB. What Happens to the BrokenheartedC. The History of the TomatoD. Vegetables in Our DietPassage ThreeNature has devised many ways to protect creatures' eyes. The most common protection is the eyelid--a fold of skin that closes over the eye, protecting it from damage. Eyelashes are useful for keeping out dust and other irritants, and tears wash away any particles that get through the other defenses.Some creatures, including most birds, have three eyelids. The upper and lower lids act like human lids and keep out twigs, dirt and sand. The third eyelid, however, is a semitransparent tissue that crosses over the eye from the inside corner to the outside corner. Because of this protective membrane, birds seldom have to blink. They close their eyes only when they go to sleep. In ducks, this third eyelid self as an underwater diving mask that helps the ducks find food.Most fish and snakes have no eyelids at all. Instead, a hard glassy covering protects their eyes. In fish, water constantly sweeps away dirt from the covering. And a snake's eyesight is usually so bad that a little dirt obscuring its vision does not disturb it greatly.Eyelashes defend the eye by shading it from glare. They also act like miniature brushes to remove dust. Camels have lashes that are four inches long to protect their eyes from windblown sand in the desert.44. A camel has long eyelashesA. to keep windblown sand out of its eyesB. that get in the way of its sightC. to help it see betterD. to attract other camels45. The writer implies that eyelids areA. not found on lizardsB. nice to look atC. always covered with eyelashesD. the most effective eye protection46. The author compares the duck's third eyelid to aA. tissueB. glassy coveringC. tiny brushD. diving mask47. A good title for this passage would beA. Look OutB. Birds' EyesC. Eyes in the NightD. Protecting the EyePassage FourAs part of an ongoing campaign against polyvinyl chloride (聚氯乙烯), a Virginia-based environmental advocacy group today called on manufacturers and retailers to phase out its use in shower curtains. The Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) , released the results of a small study indicating that PVC ( 聚氯乙烯)-containing shower curtains are capable of emitting scores of potentially harmful materials, into people's bathrooms. A previous study, conducted by Environmental Protection Agency researchers, also found that plastic shower curtains can emit toxic compounds into the air.There's still debate among scientists about just how serious the health effects are especially at low doses. However, CHEJ urges consumers to avoid using PVC shower curtains, as well as many other PVC products.For people who are concerned about their shower curtains, there are alternatives. IKEA phased out PVC shower curtains 11 years ago, switching to ethylene vinyl acetate (乙烯醋酸共聚物). The company has said that 88 percent of its shower curtains would be PVC free by spring of 2008.Manufacturers are not required to label shower curtains, but some do list" PVC" or" vinyl" on the packaging. Numerous online retailers, sell shower curtains--primarily cotton or hemp--that are free of PVC. However, mildew(发霉) can be a problem with cotton and hemp products.48. What did the study released by the Center for Health, Environment and Justice show?A. That PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride.B. Manufacturers are not required to label shower curtains.C. That most shower curtains sold at IKEA are made from PVC.D. That PVC shower curtains may release potentially harmful materials.49. What material are the shower curtains sold at IKEA made from?A. Ethylene vinyl acetate.B. Polyvinyl chloride.C. Cotton.D. PVC and EVA.50. What's the biggest problem with hemp and cotton shower curtains?A. They are see-through.B. They are too expensive.C. They may cause mildew.D. They emit harmful materials.51. Is it easy for consumers to tell that a shower curtain is made from PVC?A. Yes, that information is always on the shower curtain label.B. Not always, because shower curtains don't have to be labeled.C. Yes, but only if they're made by IKEA after 2008.D. No, because they only contain low doses of PVC.Passage FiveCompanies that employ illegal immigrants are to be named and shamed in a further attempt to crack down on people smuggling. The move by the Home Office comes four months after officials launched a concerted effort to identify and prosecute companies breaking the law. More than 200 companies have already been fined for hiring illegal labor. The Home Office says names of companies and directors are to be published on the UK Border Agency website. The agency will publish how many illegal immigrants the company was employing and how much it was fined.By May this year there had been 137 prosecutions under the new rules leading to fines totaling 500,000--almost 3,000 per firm. The total number of prosecutions was 10 times more than were carried out in 2007, and double the total for the previous decade.Immigration chiefs are also switching their focus from small-time illegal employers, such as takeaway restaurants, in an effort to major organized criminal enterprises supplying illegal labor, often relying on international networks to smuggle people into the UK.Some 7,500 immigration officers will be re-organized into more localized teams with police and customs officials in an effort to better target what the Home Office says are illegal working hotspots. These could include areas of the economy where there is a high demand for labor including agriculture, construction and hospitality. Nobody knows how many people are working without permission in the UK--although estimates put the number of illegal residents at more than 500,000.Trade Union leaders have also raised concerns about the government's strategy, arguing that it could drive the worst employers further underground, penalizing exceptionally poor workers unable to break out of a situation they did not necessarily choose.52. What has happened in the first four months of the campaign to crack down on companies hiring illegal workers?A. Nothing. The campaign is still in its beginning stage.B. 7,500 immigration officers will be re-organized into more localized teams.C. 200 companies have been fined.D. 3,000 small-time illegal employers have been cracked down.53. What steps will officials take to "shame" these companies?A. They will publish their names as well as the details of the offence online.B. They will shut down their business.C. They will inform the police about the illegal hiring.D. They will give poor workers working permission.54. Immigration officials are now focusing onA. small-time illegal employersB. fining individual workersC. large-scale organized criminal operationsD. the government's strategy55. Trade Union officials fear that this new campaign (战役) might end up unjustly penalizing , by driving the employers further underground.A. employersB. workersC. illegal residentsD. companiesⅤ. Daily Conversation (15 points)Directions: Pick out five appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A. Hold the lineB. flight numberC. ask a questionD. To New YorkE. May I have your nameF. reconfirm my seatG. please check inH. On May 11Reservations clerk: Northwind Airlines. Can I help you?Daniel Adams: Hello. I'd like to 56 , please.Reservations clerk: May I have your name and 57 , please?Daniel Adams: My name is Daniel Adams and my flight number is 374.Reservations clerk: When are you leaving?Daniel Adams : 58Reservations clerk: And your destination?Daniel Adams: Buenos Aires.Reservations clerk: 59 , please. (...) All right. Your seat is confirmed, Mr. Adams. You'll bearriving in Buenos Aires at 4 o' clock p.m. local time.Daniel Adams: Thank you. Can I pick up my ticket when I check in?Reservations clerk: Yes, but 60 at least one hour before departure time.Ⅵ. Writing (25 points)Directions: For this part, you are supposed to write a letter in English in 100-120 words basedon the following situation. Remember to write it clearly.61．你(Li Yuan)刚买了一块表，但你不满意，因为它总有毛病。
2014 年 10 月高等教育自学考试英语（二）试题（课程代码 00015 ）本试卷满分100 分，考试时间150 分钟。
考生答题注意事项：1．本卷全部试题一定在答题卡上作答。
答在试卷上无效，试卷空白处和反面均可作底稿纸。
2．第一部分为选择题。
一定对应试卷上的题号使用2B 铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。
3．第二部分为非选择题。
一定注明大、小题号，使用0.5 毫米黑色笔迹署名笔作答。
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第一部分选择题一、阅读判断（第1— 10 题，每题 1 分，共 10 分）下边的短文后列出了10 个句子，请依据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：假如该句供给的是正确信息，选择A；假如该句供给的是错误信息，选择B；假如该句的信息文中没有说起，选择C。
在答题纸相应地点大将答案选项涂黑。
The Stranger Who Changed My LifeIt was a sunny morning in the spring of 1966. I was driving a taxi, looking for a customer.While passing New York Hospital, I found a man running down the hospital steps, waving at me.I stopped. The man reached the taxi and jumped in.“ The Airport,please,” he said.As always, I wondered about my passenger. Was this man a talker? After a few moments, he started saying,“ How do you like driving a taxi?”“ It ’s OK ” I said.“ I make a living and meet interesting people sometimes.”“ What do you do? ” I asked.“ I am a doctor at New York Hospital.”Many times during long rides, I received very good advice from them.’d developed a good relationship with my passengers and This time I decided to ask for his help.“ Could I ask a favor of you?” He didn’t answer.“I have a son, 15, a good kid. He wantsa job this summer. Is it possible that you get one for him?”He still wasn’ t talking, and I was starting to feel foolish. Finally, he said,“ Well, my students have a summer research project. Maybe he could join in. Have him send me his schoolrecord.”He left his address and paid me. It was the last time I ever saw him.Robbie sent off his grades the next morning.And gradually this incident was forgotten. Two weeks later, when I arrived home from work, Robbie handed me a letter. He was informed to callDr.Plum for an interview.Robbie got the job. The following summer, Robbie worked at the hospital again, but this time, he was given more responsibility.Then, he worked at the hospital for a third summer and gradually developed a love of medical profession.Near graduating from college,Robbie applied to and was admitted to NewYork Medical College. After getting his medical degree, Robbie, the son of a taxi driver, became a doctor at ColumbiaMedical Center.1.The doctor shouted at the taxi driver for a ride.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2.The doctor wanted to go to the railway station by taxi.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3.The taxi driver liked talking with his customers.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4.The taxi driver had two children.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5.The taxi driver became Dr.Plum’ s friend.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6.The doctor wrote a recommendation letter for Robbie.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7.Robbie joined in a summer research project.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8.Robbie gradually got interested in medicine.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9.Robbie finally became a doctor at New York Hospital.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. Big opportunities can come out of ordinary meetings.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given二、阅读选择（第11— 15 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分）阅读下边短文，请从短文后所给各题的 4 个选项（ A、B、 C、D）中选出1 个最正确选项，并在答题纸相应地点大将该项涂黑。
2014年湖南成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题（二）英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.1. Tim: How was your trip to London?Susan: ________!A. MarvelousB. Very kind of youC. Not necessarilyD. Quite excited2. Ed: Are you going to watch the football match tomorrow morning?Maggie: ________.A. Thank youB. See you thenC. Yes, of courseD. No, go ahead3. Mr. Williams: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the nearest post office?Mike: _______.A. Of course you canB. You’re welcomeC. You must take itD. Go straight and then turn left4. Mike: Hello, may I speak to Jane?Jane: ________ Who’s that, please?A. Yes, she isB. You are rightC. Yes, you mayD. Speaking5. John: Guess what! I met an old school friend in the street just now.Larry: ________ I’m sure both of you should be very glad.A. Sounds a good idea.B. Don’t mention it.C. All right.D. How nice!6. Jane: Do you mind if I park here?Brett: _________. Look at the sign here: “No Parking”.A. Of course notB. I’d rather you didn’tC. Help yourselfD. That’s right7. A man: _________. A car is coming.A woman: How dangerous! Thank you very much for telling me.A. Hurry upB. Look outC. Take it easyD. Take your time8. Joan: Don’t forget to pass on the message to my teacher.Nancy: _________.A. No, I won’tB. I don’t think soC. Sorry, I wouldn’tD. Yes, I will9. Elaine: I’ve made up mind to go abroad next year. ________?Carol: Well, I haven’t decided it yet.A. What about youB. How do you like itC. Something about youD. Can you tell me yours10. Mark: I didn’t go to the basketball match yesterday.James: _________. It was really exciting.A. Don’t worryB. Don’t hurryC. What a pityD. How wonderful11. Jack: Sorry, My mother isn’t in. Shall she give you a return call when she comes back? Mike: _____. My number is 5752370.A. No, thanksB. Yes, pleaseC. Thank youD. That’s it12．Mary: Goodbye, Martin, remember me to your parents.Martin: .A. That’s all rightB. Thanks, I willC. Let me seeD. That’s a good idea13. Johnson: I’m sorry I broke your cup.James: Oh, really? .A. It’s OK with meB. It doesn’t matterC. Don’t be sorryD. I don’t think so14. Virginia: What do you think of your new job?Rena: _________.A. Don’t mention itB. Good idea.C. Yes, it isD. I like it very much.15. Lily: Could you please spare me a few minutes?Jane: _______, but you’d better be brief.A. I’m sorryB. Go aheadC. Excuse meD. I hope soPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneWe often hear people talking about the generation gap. The name is new but the idea is old. The world keeps changing and it has always kept changing. During the second century after Christ, a wise man said, “Bury me on my face because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.”There has always been a gap between generations, though more people talk about it now. The following shows what Old Mr. Ellis thinks ‘generation gap’ means: young people and their parents don’t understand each other.“When I was a boy, I thought the world was a beautiful place. My life was very pleasant. But when I was older I learned about people who were treated badly, people who didn’t have enough to eat. I wanted to help them, and I married a girl who wanted to help them, too. We went to meetings and talked a lot, but it didn’t seem to make much difference.“Our children grew up in a world at war. They didn’t know when the war would stop. They wanted their children to have nice clothes and toys. They didn’t want to think about the future. They thought nothing could be done about it.“Now I have grandchildren and they have their own ideas. They are trying to make the world better. They are trying to help other people. They are making people listen to them. I’m proud of their generation.”16. ‘Generation gap’ most probably means _________.A. an old name with new meaningB. the great changes between different periodsC. the fact that things will be turned upside down soonD. old and young people don’t understand each other17. The gap between generations _________.A. has recently appearedB. has existed for a long timeC. only exists in some special timesD. is something not much talked about today18. What is Mr. Ellis’ attitude towards his grandchildren?A. He doesn’t understand them very well.B. He often criticize them.C. He likes them very much.D. He doesn’t care much about them.19. Which of the following statements is true according to Mr. Ellis?A. His children thought a lot about the future.B. His children always listened to others.C. His grandchildren try to make the world better.D. His grandchildren want to have nice clothes and toys.20. This passage is about _________.A. the generation gapB. Mr. Ellis’ life storyC. Mr. Ellis’ familyD. the differences among childrenPassage OneMr. Anders worked in a hospital. Three years ago, when he was sixty-eight, he retired. But a lot of people still come to ask him to look them over. He’s very busy in the daytime and he wants to have a good rest at night.Half a year ago a young man moved into the room upstairs. At first he was quiet. The old man was satisfied with him. But now he has several friends. They often come to see him in the evening. They talk loudly, sing and dance. Mr. Anders is unhappy, but he seldom says anything about it. It was the young man’s birthday yesterday. All his friends came at seven in the evening. They drank too much and made a lot of noise. The old man couldn’t fall asleep the whole night. In the morning, as soon as he got up, he went upstairs and knocked at the door. The young man opened it for him and asked him in.“Did you hear me strike the ceiling last night, young man?” asked Mr. Anders. “It doesn’t matter, sir.” said the young man, “I don’t mind it. It was very noisy in my room, too.”21. Mr. Anders is a .A. teacherB. policemanC. doctorD. gatekeeper22. According to the passage, after Mr. Anders’ retirement, a lot of people come to ask him to .A. live with themB. check their healthC. they don’t pay him for itD. his medical skill is good23. Mr. Anders was first satisfied with the young man upstairs because ________.A. he treated people friendlyB. he talked to others politelyC. he didn’t make much noiseD. he didn’t speak much24. The word strike (in para. 4) in the story means .A. knock lightlyB. hit repeatedlyC. touch gentlyD. beat cheerfully25. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The young man thought Mr. Anders came to say sorry to himB. Mr. Anders wanted to drink with the young man.C. Mr. Anders hoped the young man to move to another house.D. The young man was afraid to meet Mr. Anders.Passage ThreeFor anyone who come to Hawaii, the people and the land always offer an endless gift of love and kindness.What are the beauties of Hawaii? Let’s start with four.The beach, famous for its water temperature, air temperature and waves, naturally, is the first beauty. There are hundreds of miles of beaches on the twenty islands of Hawaii. Most of them are covered with fine white sand. They are thought to be among the finest beaches in the world. Then, what do you think would be the second beautiful thing you would notice? They are volcanoes, of course. These volcanoes are not just a part of the islands; they made the islands in the first place. Because of them the islands are still growing. The most famous volcano on Hawaii is Mauna Loa. It is the world’s most active volcano. Because Mauna Loa has erupted so often, it has become the biggest (but not the tallest) mountain in the world.What would be the third thing of beauty that the first visitor to Hawaii would notice? It probably wouldn’t be just one thing, but many things: all the wonderful fruit and flowers of the islands. Sugar cane and pineapples are Hawaii’s biggest exports. Sugar cane has been growing in Hawaii for a thousand years and now Hawaii produces over one million tons of sugar a year. As for pineapples, the islands produce more than any other place in the world, which has made Dole Company the biggest fruit-packing company in the world.The fourth and most beautiful thing about Hawaii is the people who live there. From its earliest days, Hawaii has had a peaceful history. The Polynesians who came to the islands about a thousand years ago believed that a stranger should be welcomed. They offered strangers food and comfort, and thought of them as brothers. The Hawaiians never rush, and perhaps this is because they care more for human life than they care for the machine. There is an old Hawaiian law that a man can go to sleep in the middle of the road if he wants to. What makes the people of Hawaii so beautiful is their feeling about people. There are 64 different combinations of races on the islands, and they all live in peace. They believe “Above all nations is humanity.” That is the most beautiful thing of all.26. According to the passage, Hawaii is made up of _________.A. one islandB. twenty islands.C. sixty-four islands.D. hundreds of islands.27. Why are the volcanoes so special to the islands?A. They erupt often.B. They are growing.C. They actually made the islands.D. They are not a part of the islands.28. What has made Dole Company the biggest fruit-packing company in the world？A. sugarB. fruitsC. sugar caneD. pineapples29. According to the passage, why are the people in Hawaii the most beautiful thing?A. Because they had a peaceful history.B. Because there are 64 different races on the islands.C. Because they care more for people than anything else.D. Because they can sleep in the middle of the road if they want.30. According to the passage, “above all nations is humanity” might mean _________.A. nations all share the same humanity.B. humanity has no national boundariesC. nations in the world all have humanityD. humanity is more important than nationsPassage FourAll over the world, and for many different reasons, there are millions of people who rarely or never eat meat. These people are called vegetarians. To people who eat meat, being a vegetarian may seem like a very strange thing, but most vegetarians are very happy with their choice of diet. They chose such diets for several different reasons.First, vegetarians have an enormous health advantage. One of the major health problems in modern societies is not too little protein but too much food, especially in the form of animal fats. Medical evidence suggests that animal fats, including butter, contribute to the development of cholesterol in the human body. High amounts of cholesterol seem to be part of the cause of heart disease. Most vegetarians have low levels of cholesterol. High amounts of animal fats also seem to lead to certain kinds of cancer, and vegetarians are typically less vulnerable to these cancers than people who eat a lot of meat. Overall, studies comparing the health of vegetarians and meat-eaters show that the meat-eaters are twice as likely to die of heart disease as vegetarians are.Better health is one reason that people choose to become vegetarians. Another reason is religion. Some religions forbid the eating of meat. The largest of these is the Hindu religion, which has about 600 million believers in the world. Although not all Hindus are vegetarian, many are, and there are many believers of other religions such Buddhism and even some Christian religions who also do not eat meat.Many vegetarians do not eat meat simply because they do not like the taste of it. They have no religious or philosophical reasons; they just do not like meat. Another important reason that vegetarians give for not eating meat is the health advantages that were given above. Lastly, there are many people who do not eat meat because they just do not like the idea of killing animals for food. They believe that life, all life, is valuable, and that we do not have to destroy lifeto feed ourselves when there are other good sources of food.31. According to the passage, people choose to be vegetarians for the following reasons EXCEPT _________.A. they want to stay healthyB. they are too kind to put the idea of killing animalsC. they live in areas where meat supply is not adequateD. they should not eat meat due to their religious belief32. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2?A. Vegetarians enjoy a more healthy life than the meat eaters.B. Heart disease and cancer are caused by large amounts of protein.C. There are twice as many meat-eaters as vegetarians who die of cancer.D. There are less health problems in modern society due to advanced medical care.33. Which is true about the vegetarians?A. Vegetarians never eat meat for whatever reasons.B. There are more vegetarians than meat-eaters in the world.C. Vegetarians cannot eat meat because of their health problems.D. Some vegetarians cannot get used to eating meat because of the taste.34. What does “vulnerable” mean in Paragraph 2?A. Having low level of cholesterol.B. Having high level of cholesterol.C. Having weak ability to resist diseases and harms.D. Having strong ability to resist diseases and harms.35. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. being a vegetarian may be a very strange thingB. vegetarians eat meat on some special occasionsC. all vegetarians have reasons for their not eating meatD. most vegetarians believe that life without meat is happyPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.36. It is Thomas Edison that _____ the electric lamp.A. inventedB. discoveredC. designedD. developed37. _________ , the group of pop singers are visiting all parts of the country.A. At presentB. On timeC. In the futureD. In the past38. I felt very nervous as I went into his office, and he did not _________ from his desk whenI entered.A. look outB. look downC. look aroundD. look up39. As I felt so much better, my doctor ________ me to take a holiday by the seaA. suggestedB. advisedC. recommendedD. considered40. I love thinking of new designs. It keeps my mind clear and active and fills my retired life with ________.A. sorrowB. anxietyC. joyD. anger41. —He looks so young!—I agree with you. He may look 30, but he is _________45.A. actuallyB. basicallyC. accordinglyD. entirely42. All the mothers __________at the party were happy with the children’s performances.A. thankfulB. presentC. interestedD. important43. The bookseller cannot get enough books to _______ the needs of their customers.A. meetB. pleaseC. fillD. contain44. Parents have _______ their concern about violence in some children’s shows.A. complainedB. expectedC. expressedD. accepted45. William is clever though he’s never been in college. So you should not _________himA. look forward toB. look down uponC. pay attention toD. think highly of46. The watch chain given by his girl friend as his birthday present is so _____ that he likes it very much.A. nicelyB. lovelyC. finelyD. beautifully47. We decided to leave the waitress a big _____ because her service was excellent.A. noteB. tipC. giftD. money48. What do you think would be the _____ of this diamond necklace, if I were to sell it?A. valueB. priceC. worthD. cost49. I have to go home and _____ some more money; I didn’t know these things would come to so much.A. bringB. takeC. carryD. fetch50. Unfortunately her father never had the _____ to hear her play the violin.A. timesB. chancesC. possibilityD. opportunity51. Those black-and-white pictures taken in the1960’s always _____ me of my happy childhood in the countryside.A. remembersB. remindsC. recallsD. refreshes52. The telephone numbers of Mrs. Green’s home and of the cinema are similar, so people often make a ________ and call her when they want the cinema.A. gestureB. mistakeC. positionD. glimpse53. In order to write a good composition, we should first make a careful _____ of words.A. collectionB. selectionC. electionD. production54. Washington was _____ the first president of the United States after the War of Independenceended.A. electedB. pickedC. selectedD. chosen55. The cost of the products _______ to 56,000 Yuan.A. amountsB. numbersC. reachesD. adds56. I’ll keep your company if you ______ there,.A. will goB. wentC. shall goD. go57. _______ down the television ─ our baby is sleeping in the next room.A. TurnB. TurningC. TurnedD. To turn58. I have kept that photo __________ I can see it every day, as it reminds me of my university days in U.S.A.A. whereB. whenC. whetherD. which59. The policeman told John that his bike ____ and he could take it home right away.A. would be foundB. was foundC. had been foundD. were found60. He will be watching her anxiously _______ she swims the long distance.A. whileB. whereC. duringD. meanwhile61. He had no sooner returned to the countryside _________ he bought a house and went to live there.A. whenB. as soon asC. shortly afterD. than62. A _______ policeman answered his questions politely and patiently.A. smiledB. smilingC. smileD. smiles63. She is ________ a kind person that they all speak highly of her.A. soB. asC. suchD. like64. It was so noisy near the airport. _________, he moved away because it was more than he could bear.A. At the beginningB. From then onC. In the endD. By the way65. He acted ______ he had never been here before.A. as ifB. even ifC. whileD. although66. Sally is not at home. She_____ back in two hours.A. beB. isC. hasD. will be67. The room is so clean. He must __________ the cleaning before he left.A. doB. have doneC. didD. be done68. Mrs. White moved to this city in 2000. She ________ here for ten years.A. will liveB. is livingC. has been livingD. lives69. ---Will you come on Saturday or Sunday?---I’m afraid ______ is possible. I’ll be busy the whole weekend.A. eitherB. neitherC. bothD. each70. Many people have been driven away from their homes by the noise. I’m one of _____ people left.A. a fewB. the fewC. a littleD. the little71. The children have told their parents _________ they want to do during the summer vacation.A. ifB. thatC. whyD. what72. This movie often makes her ________ of her own childhood.A. to thinkB. thinkC. thinkingD. thinks73. Today Chinese becomes very popular and ______ by more and more people around the world.A. was spokenB. speaksC. is spokenD. spoke74. Look at the sign. Parking ______ here.A. doesn’t allowB. didn’t allowC. wasn’t allowedD. isn’t allowed75. The doctor suggested that the medicines _____ here by plane.A. be sentB. are sentC. had been sentD. were sentPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions: There are 10 numbered blanks in the following passage. For each blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. My father waved me good bye and the bus set off. The person sitting next to me was a government engineer going to Peshawar to inspect the roads. He said that traveling by bus was an excellent way to test the roads. We 76 many villages on the way and stopped once or twice to buy cold drinks, because it was very hot and dusty. The countryside was brown and dry and there were long stretches with no people or villages 77 sight. We had to stop once at some road works, too, which made my traveling companion very 78 .Most of us were dozing in the afternoon heat when we were 79 by a sudden noise, which sounded like a 80 from a gun. As the bus swerved and then stopped at the side of the road, I remembered all the 81 I had heard about bands of robbers who 82 attack travelers on deserted roads like this. Many of the other passengers looked as bewildered and frightened as I must have looked.My 83 , however, reassured me: “Nothing to worry about. Only a 84 tyre. But we shall have towait 85 he changes the wheel.” My cousin Anwar met me at the bus station. “Well, there you are,”he said. “I was beginning to wonder what had happened to you.”76. A. passed B. traveled C. visited D inspected77. A. out of B in C. off D at78. A. happy B. sad C. disappointed D surprised79. A. woken B. frightened C. shocked D alarmed80. A. shot B. sound C. bomb D noise81. A. lessons B. talks C. opinions D. stories82. A. would rather B. accustomed to C. would like to D. used to83. A. friend B. neighbor C. cousin D. father84. A exploded B broken C. burst D worn85. A. while B. before C. until D. unless英语试卷二Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words about the title “Cell phones in High school”. You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 越来越多的高中学生拥有手机2. 你怎么看待这种现象3. 有什么建议2014年湖南成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题（二）英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)1. A2. C3. D4.D5. D6.B7. B8. A9. A 10. C11. B 12. B 13. B 14. D 15. BPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)16. D 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. A 21.C 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. A26. B 27. A 28. D 29.C 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. CPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)36. A 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. C 41. A 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. B46. B 47. B 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. B 52. B 53. B 54. A 55. C56. D 57. A 58. A 59. C 60. A 61. D 62. B 63. C 64. A 65. A66.D 67. B 68. C 69. B 70. B 71. D 72.B 73. C 74. D 75. APart IV Cloze Test (10 points)76. A 77. B 78. C 79. A 80. A 81. D 82. D 83. B 84. C 85. A英语试卷二Part V Writing (15 points)参考作文With the economical development of the society, an increasing number of high school students own their own cell phones now.There is no doubt that it makes it easier for them to communicate with their teachers or classmates. But I don’t think it’s a good idea for high school students to use cell phones in classroom. Since for some students, they are not able to tell right from wrong. They might spend too muchtime sending messages, listening music or surfing on the internet using the phones. With no doubt, they would spend less time studying accordingly.So it’s not wise for parents to buy their children cell phones unless they can make sure they will be used properly. (119 words)文章来源：/p/ck.html 更多成考资源资料下载完全免费。
07年大学英语普通专升本全真试题16-20. CCDBA21-25. DCDBB26）entirely27）will have found28）not to speak29）difference30）would have saved31）Impressed32）employee33）launching34）interested35）completed36-40. B(parents)DDBC41-45. CDDCA46. Haven’t enough protein.47. Objected/opposed48. Don’t eat meat49. The economic side/economy50. Fairly/to be fair/ in fact/Frankly speaking51. Increasing turnover52.3653. recruited54.training department55.European technology program56. The true value of life is not what we get from society but in what we give it.57. Unless the problem of talents and funds is solved, talking about the task is useless.58. Sweden’s cold, dark winters that stretch from October to March with only a few hours of daylight also meant people stayed indoors for long periods.59. Where comparative advantage exists, two trading partners are both able to share in the gains from the trade.60.08年大学英语普通专升本全真试题16-20. ABdelayingDCA21-25. CABAD26）working27）investment28）higher29）have made30）suggesting31）were sent32）national33）directly34）paid35）asked36-40.ACDBB41-45.BBABC46. spend more money;47. (manage to) succumbs to the temptation to live;48.Obtaining free credit49.The notices of using a credit card50.objective/neutral51. GoToMyPC52.log into account53.$45 a month / $414.40 a year54. free or not55.remote access and file sharing56. Some people would like to do shopping on Sundays since they expect to pick up wonderful bargains.57. Being a pop star can be quite a hard life; with a lot of traveling, owing to heavy schedules.58. He is optimistic about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics this year.59. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers, whose overall consumption is significantly higher than that of women．50.09年大学英语普通专升本全真试题16-20. DDCCB21-25. DADBA26）applications27）cheerful28）has seen29）introduced30）be allowed31）seeing32）to discuss33）will last34）deeply35）should use36-40. CDDBA41-45. ADDCB46. the new dean47. for four years48. this new challenge49. moral philosophy50. timely public issues51. sales manager52. rather too high53. several European manufactures54. reduce the price55. order56. B The problem has become increasingly urgent to be solved that what is the proper balance between the culture heritage and the globalization.57. If he is allowed to sleep even five more minutes, his memory of the dream will have faded.58. Not until late 1990s did people in our country begin to know something about Internet59. She had thought it was going to be all right. But it was as if the heat had drained their love.50.10年大学英语普通专升本全真试题16-20. DDADC21-25. BBCCC26）solution27）written28）believe29）be included30）boring31）selling32）has enjoy33）effectively34）would have bought35）lost36-40. DBDCC41-45. CABBC46. Chongqing47. Sino-American joint venture48. Personnel Manager49. Six50. She was studying51. operation model52. more than 10053. healthy quick-service54. food quality55. customer’s home kitchen56. To understand intercultural communication, we seek to understand the difference between trading and modernization.57. They wouldn’t be feeling so tired if they hadn’t been walking for a whole day.58. Not having been discovered, many laws of nature actually exist in nature.59. Sometimes the words just come out wrong, but I do hope you understand that I really mean noharm.60.11年大学英语普通专升本全真试题16-20. DDCAB21-25. BDAAD26）quickly27）less28）interesting29）lost30）performance31）is equipped32）writing33）have become34）wonderful35）were36-40. ABDAD41-45. DCCBB46. British Airways47. Air New Zealand48. Sydney Opera House49. Asia, North America50. itinerary51. 15 minutes52. it is regular43. will to read54. read55. well reading56. The engine didn’t stop because the fuel was finished.57. Make sure that you have enough facts before you accuse her.58. He did n’t realize the importance of extensive reading until he graduated from high school.59. Although television was developed for broadcasting, many important uses have been found that have nothing to do with it.60.12年大学英语普通专升本全真试题16-20. DCADB21-25. ADABC26）lucky27）introduction28）informed29）should make30）rebuilt31）had lived32）winning33）more34）heavily35）left36-40. CACBD41-45. DBBAC46. a little worried47. interact with others48. friendless49. to get involved50. No; takes time51. computerized network52. no-the-job training53. a new department54. 20% increase55. marketing56. It’s said that there are fewer teachers in universities than is needed.57. It is impolite not to return telephone calls – regardless of whom they are from.58. Mr. John happened to be preparing his meal at home at 6:30 pm.59. A hotel is like a self-contained community providing guests with all the services they can expect in their own home and community.60.13年英语真题答案语法题：16 twice as much as（C）17 that (C)18 unless(D)19 did the woman complain(A)20 not drawing a conclusion(A)21 who(B)22 it (A)23 which doesn’t matter(C)24 came up with (B)25 result from(D)26）to make27）putting28）easier29）will be discussed30）occasionally31）advanced32）correcting33）complaint34）were interviewed35）brought阅读理解题：36 more prevalent than ever (B)37 to remain social (C)38 Often going on holiday together (C)39 bridge the distance with how to survive an LDR(A)40 All of the above(D)41 your diet might affect the way you think and feel (A)42 A diet containing grains, fruits, and vegetables (B)43 neurotransmitters(D)44 feel sleepy (B)45 Nuts, milk and salad contain something that helps you feel better.(C)46 No beautiful47 technical details48 three Basic Guidelines49 understand50 similar results51 written permission52 the Personnel Office53 is cleared54 the following Monday55 your department manager翻译题56 Don’t get me wrong. What I mean is that if we both parties can remain cool and make a reasonable agreement to remove the complaints.57 The Metropolitan is one of the most famous museums in the world. You really should take a good look at it instead of just having a quick glance.58 I’m sorry indeed that this should have happened. But I assure you that we will make every effort to reduce your loses to the minimum.59 He has in mind not a particular group of readers but men and women in general.60 擅长的东西对你来说就是乐趣，用此来形容你的事业是再好不过了。
2014年4月自考英语二00015试题及答案第一部分：阅读判断（10*1分）Running: sport or way of life?You go through the channels several times and ind that once again there’s nothing on TV that interests you. Not a problem! Just put on some running shoes and comfortabl e clothes and go for a run. on’t need One of the best things about the sport of running is that you dexpensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a safe on’t be fool ed into thinking the sport of running is easy. It environment. But d o n’t be foolrequires discipline and concentration. Running is good for you both physically and mentally. It strengthens your heart, lungs, and muscl es. It makes you more aware of your body. Running also even help you to improves your body so that you don’t get sick as easily. It canearly. stay more focused in school because exercise helps you to think more clon’t know much about it? Most How d o you get engaged in the sport if you de Internet search can help you ind some schools offer running programs. A simplin your area. The programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set practical goals and take care of their bodies. Runners have great respect for each other because they know how dif icult e cheering for all the runners. the sport c an be. If you go to a race, you’ll see peoplcan be. If you go to a race, you’ll see peoplRunning isn’t always about how fast you are running or how far you’re going. It’s about getting out there and doing it. Participation is more important than competition, and effort is recognized over talent. It you’re looking for more than just a sport, running may be the perfect choice for you. 1.You may ind it interesting to go for a run. A.True B. False C. Not Given 2.The sport of running is easy. A.True B. False C. Not Given 3.It’s hard to ind a safe environment for running.A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. Running is good to peopl e’s body and mind.A. True B. False C. Not Given 5. A l ong-distance run is good in many ways. A. True B. False C. Not Given 6. You can ind running programs online. A. True B. False C. Not Given 7. Running programs set goals for you. A. True B. False C. Not Given 8. You should go for a run every day. A. True B. False C. Not Given 9. Runners respect one another as they l ove the sport. A. True B. False C. Not Given 10.Running means more than a sport. A. True B. False C. Not Given 第二部分： 阅读选择（5*2）Kindness or Strangers At the store where I worked, I noticed a young boy of about ten shopping alone with his school list. He placed everything in his basket and went to the checkout. The young shop assistant tol d him the total price, $37.60. the boy was instantly disappointed and said he had only been given $20. He took out one thing at a time until he got d own to his $20. With eyes full of tears, he asked if he coul could phone his mum to pick him up. When he got through, it appeared that even d phone his mum to pick him up. When he got through, it appeared that even this was inconvenient for his mother. He bit hard on his lip to stop the tears and walked outsid e to wait on the bench in front of the shop. This was all too much for the young assistant who had served him and she said, “ I wish I could afford to pay for the rest of his things.” One of the other girls said she had a few dollars. Then two others said they could help as well. These four young girls pool ed their money and found that they had more than enough money for the boy’s extra purchases. So they upgrad ed his pens and pencils to top-quality ones, then took the bag out to the boy on the seat. His young face changed from sadness to the most beautiful smile. His mother arrived much later to pick him up. Instead of running to the car, he ran back into the store and call called out, “ thank you!”ed out, “ thank you!”I was so proud of my team that day. They did something wond erful for that boy and also found the pl easure of giving was as great as receiving. 11.The boy went to the store to__________. A. buy a basket B. ask for help C. shop for school D. make a phone call 12.At the checkout, the boy found that he ______________. A. didn’t have enough money B. didn’t have his money on him C. forgot to ask his mum for money D. had lost his money in the sore 13. The boy walked out of the store to ______________. A. wait for his mum B. rest on the bench C. get more money D. l o ok for a friend ook for a friend 14. The shop assistants were ________________. A. curious B. wealthy C. well-trained D. kind-hearted 15. The boy ran back into the store to ______________. A. d o extra shopping B. express his thanks C. return the money D. take his bag out 第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子（10*1）Our Muscles (1)When we think of muscl es, we might often picture a bodybuild er with big arm and l eg muscl es. But our muscl es do not have to look like that to work well. (2)As a matter of fact, every time we write our name, we use the 20 different muscl muscles in our hand. Every time our heart beats, we use our cardiac muscl es in our hand. Every time our heart beats, we use our cardiac muscl e(心肌) . When we eat our food, we use our tongue muscl es. We even use muscles when we open and cl ose our eyes. In fact, every time we move, we use some of the muscl es in our body. (3)A muscl e is mad e of tiny ibers. Fiber is a type of tissue that feels a littl e like a rubber band. Thousands of these ibers are packed together to make a singl e muscl muscle. We all have the same number of muscl e. We all have the same number of muscles----about 700 or so. Men and women with big muscl es simply have thicker bundl es of ibers. (4)There are three different types of muscl es in our body. Smooth muscles are the ones that we cannot control. They work quietly to keep our body running. Also, they are the ones that help us to absorb our food. The cardiac muscl e makes the heart pump bl ood in and out. Skel etal muscl es are the ones that we can control. These are the muscl es that we use to raise our hands, or rid e our bicycles. (5)Even our face often uses muscl es. But if we want to save our energy, try smiling instead of frowning. Remember that it takes 17 muscl es in our face to smil smile, but 43 muscl e, but 43 muscles to frown! Task 1 A. What a muscl e consists of 16. Paragraph (1) B. When we use our muscl es 17. Paragraph (2) C. How peopl e think of muscl es 18. Paragraph (3) D. What kind of muscl es we have 19. Paragraph (4) E. Why we have different muscl es 20. Paragraph (5) F. Why we shoul d smil e rather than frown Task 2 21. Muscl es d on’t have to be very bi g____________. 22. Our muscl es are working _______________. 23. A singl e muscl e contains __________________. 24. Smooth muscl e help us _________________. 25. Smiling uses l ess energy than ___________________. A. frowning B. a lot of ibers C. to digest food D. to function properly E. whenever we are happy F . whenever we d o something o something 第四部分：填句补文（5*2）Biological Clock When the sun rises on a warm and sunny day, you can see some lowers open up. When they cl ose late in the afternoon, other l owers open. Biol Biological rhythms(ogical rhythms(生物节律), like the opening and cl osing of l owers, happen all over nature. But not all of them are daily rhythms. Some, like the beating of our heart, happen every second. 26 Scientists use the term biol ogical cl ock to d escribe the timing that controls biol biological rhythms. ogical rhythms. 27 In some animals it is probably controll ed by the brain. In plants and other living things that have no brain, it must be something else. The migration of animals happens when a signal is sent out. For exampl e, when days become shorter, birds l eave the northern parts of the worl d and ly south where it is warm. 28 Humans also have biological cl ocks that control their daily rhythms. When peopl people travel by plane from one continent to another, they often cross many time e travel by plane from one continent to another, they often cross many time zones. Their internal cl ocks don’t seem to work c orrectly. We call this jet lag(时差). 29 Peopl People who work night shifts also have problems with their biol e who work night shifts also have problems with their biological cl clocks. They may not be as active as peopl ocks. They may not be as active as people who work during the daytime. Biol Biological cl ogical clocks control many rhythms of life. 30 Doctors are l ooking for new ways to make travelling more comfortabl e and medical treatment more effective. A. But where can you ind it? B. This makes them feel tired. C. In the summer they ly back to have babies. D. We are learning more and more about them. E. Biol ogical cl ocks can be adjusted. F. Other rhythms are based on months, seasons or years. 第五部分：填词补文（10*1.5）Life is Difficult What makes life dif icult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Probl ems cause 31 , anger, fear or d espair. These are 32 feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life 33 an endl endless series of problems, it is ess series of problems, it is 34 dif icult and is full of pain as well as joy. Yet it is in this process of 35 and solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems call forth our 36 and our wisd om. It is only because of problems that we grow 37 and spiritually. When we want to encourage the 38 of the human spirit, we encourage the human capacity to solve problems, just as in school we d eliberately 39 problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of confronting and resolving that we learn. It is for this reason that 40 peopl people learn not to fear but actually to wel e learn not to fear but actually to welcome problems and actually to welcome the pain of problems. A. meeting E. wise I. poses B. courage F . takes J. always C. careful G. sadness K. uncomfortabl e D. growth H. set L. mentally 第六部分：完型补文（10*1.5）Are There Truths in Dreams? Imagine waking up after dreaming(dream) about a terribl e plane crash. The next day you will make a plane journey that you have 41 (plan) l one before. Will you get on the plane? A survey shows that you may not cancel your trip. But your dream will probably in luence your 42 (thought) during the journey. You may feel 43 (worry) and ind the trip much 44 (l (long) than before. So dreams may ong) than before. So dreams may in luence what we are 45 (real) d oing whil e we are awake. The explanation of dreams is still a(n) 46 (cl (clear) are. A team of ear) are. A team of researchers are entering a new ield of studies: Do dreams actually in luence our 47 (behave)? Over the past few years, they have 48 (d (do) studies in o) studies in different cultures and found out that dreams contain some 49 (hid (hide) truths: e) truths: dreams affect the way peopl e live and work. But researchers also tell peopl e not to be 50 (easy) in luenced by their dreams. 第七部分：短文写作（30分）某英文报社正在举办题为“E-books or Paper Books?”的征文活动。
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1.What does the woman want to do?A.Find a place.B.Buy a map.C.Get an address.2.What will the man do for the woman?A.Repair her car.B.Give her a ride.C.Pick up her aunt.3.Who might Mr.Peterson be?A.A new professor.B.A department head.C.A company director.4.What does the man think of the book?A.Quite difficult.B.Very interesting.C.Too simple.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.Weather.B.Clothes.C.News.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分听下面5段对话或独白。
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2014年成人学位英语冲刺试题及答案十第一篇：2014年成人学位英语冲刺试题及答案十Part I Reading Comprehension(30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.You should decide on the best choi To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains.But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain.It was first used as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times.Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade.And there was a strange thing connected with its use;it became a symbol of honor and authority.In the Far East In ancient times, the umbrella was allowed-to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece.But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared.Then it appeared again in Italy in 16th century.And again it became a symbol of power and authority.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight.It wasn’’t until the twentieth century that women’’s umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.1.The first use of umbrella was as_________.A protection against rain B a shade against the sun C a symbol of power D a symbol of honor 答案:B 本题考查的是考生对细节的把握。
英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. Louise: Would you like to go to a party this Saturday?Jackie: ______________. What kind of party?A. Feels great.B. Sounds good.C. Looks nice.D. Seems OK.2. Customer: Hi, I’d like a double room for tonightReceptionist: ____________?Customer: Yes, I called you last week from Seattle. My name isBob Woods.A. Do you have an appointment?B. Have you paid beforehand?C. Do you have a reservation?D. Have you made an order?3. Sally: You look great in this red dress!Jennifer: __________.A. No, it’s not. Yours looks better.B. No, I don’t like it very much.C. I quite agree with you.D. Thank you. It’s my favorite.4. Ginger: Hey, how was your vacation?Lily: Too bad. I broke my arm when skiing and had to come back home.Ginger: ____________A. I feel heartbreaking for you.B. Oh, no. How awful!C. Oh, how shameful!D. I don’t like what you said.5. Doctor: How is your backache? Is it still bothering you? Patient: ________. Now I can’t move.A. That’s fine.B. All right.C. I am afraid so.D. I am sorry to hear that.6.Tracy: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me with this suitcase. I just want to put it on the top rack.Robert: ________A. OK, I don’t car e.B. Fine, I agree.C. Sure, no problem.D. Why don’t I?7. Susan: Chris is very generous, isn’t he? He always invites peopleout.Rebecca: _________. He’s never invited me anywhere.A. I must admit it.B. You are right.C. What do you know?D. Do you think so?8. Lodger: I’m terribly sorry that I broke your teacup. I’ll pay for it.Landlady: _________A. No, you’d better not.B. Oh, it doesn’t matter.C. Yes, take care of yourself.D. Oh, can’t complain.9. Maggie: Could I speak to Justin, please?Justin: __________.A. Yes, please.B. Yes, you can.C. Speaking.D. Who are you?10. Salesgirl: Can I help you? We’ve got some new shirts here.Customer: OK, thanks. _________A. Mind your own business.B. We are just looking.C. Take care of yourself.D. We will need you later.11. Vivian: Guess what? Mr. Hale in our office will be promoted as the sales manager.Betty: _________A. Are you telling the truth?B. Oh, congratulations!C. Are you all right?D. Oh, you must be kidding!12. Ted: Do you have to have that TV on quite so loud?Paul: ________, is it bothering you?A. Yes, I have toB. I’m sorryC. Yes, enjoy yourselfD. Excuse me13. Emily: I feel very upset. I quarreled with my mom this morning. Miss Foster: What’s the problem? ________A. Do you want to talk about it?B. You must tell me everything.C. You shouldn’t quarrel with her.D. Do you think you are right?14. William: What about we go to the cinema this evening? Carmela: OK. ________ ?William: Some action movies I think.A. What’s up?B. What’s on?C. What about?D. What for?15. Lodger: Hello, I am calling about the three-bedroom apartment advertised in the newspaper. _________Landlady: Yes it is. Would you like to have a look at it?A. Is it still available?B. Is it occupied?C. Is there anyone in?D. Is there a possibility?Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage OneAmericans this year will swallow 15, 000 tons of aspirin, one of the safest and most effective drugs invented by man. As the most popular medicine in the world today, it is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild, and it is cheap.Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has beenaround much longer than that. Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of the leaves and tree bark which today are known to contain salicylates, the chemical in aspirin. During the 19th century there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this chemical, and it led to the introduction of aspirin. By 19l5, aspirin tablets(片剂) were available in the United States.For millions of people suffering from arthritis, aspirin is the only thing that works. A small quantity of aspirin (two five-grain tablets) relieves pain and inflammation. It also reduces fever by interfering with some of the body’s reactions. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th-century wonder drug. On the other hand, it is also the second largest suicide drug and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users.Aspirin is very irritating to the stomach lining, and many aspirin takers complain about upset stomach. There is a right way and a wrong way to take aspirin. The best way is to chew the tablets before swallowing them with water, but few people can stand the bitter taste. Some people suggest crushing the tablets in milk or orange juice and drinking that.16. This article discusses __________.A. the multiple functions of aspirinB. how and why aspirin was inventedC. the history and the features of aspirinD. how to take aspirin properly17. According to the second paragraph, salicylates is __________.A. leaves and tree barksB. the old name of aspirinC. the name of a US companyD. a component of aspirin18. Which symptom can NOT be treated by aspirin?A. feverB. reactionsC. painD. inflammation19. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the best way to take aspirin is to take it __________.A. with bitter waterB. with orange juiceC. in tablet formD. in powder form20. The author of this article seems to be__________.A. against the use of aspirinB. in favour of aspirinC. doubtful about aspirinD. not interested in aspirinPassage TwoDr. Mary Jo Bane is the associate director of the Center for Research on Women. Her recent study found “surprising evidence of the persistence of American commitments to family life”, which cast doubt on some common myths about American family.Myth 1: The American Family is Dying Because of the Soaring Divorce Rate.According to Dr. Bane’s study, the American family is changing, not dying. It is becoming smaller and the divorce rate is high. But Dr. Bane says that despite the high divorce rate, marriage has never been more popular. The majority of divorced people re-marry, but only 2％marry more than twice. Most marriages last a long time, and a large proportion of divorces are from teenage marriages. Depending on the specific situation, there’s often good reason for teenage marriages to break up.Myth 2: Working Mothers are Destroying the Family by Neglecting Their Children.“There’s no evidence that children receive less attention from mothers who work outside the home than from mothers working inside the home,” says D r. Bane. “You have to divide the time into different categories: simple physical function and educational time or development time when a mother plays with the child. So far we haven’t seen the amount of educational or development time vary much, whether o r not the mother works outside the home.” In fact, Dr. Bane finds evidence that working mothers, especially in the middle class, try to compensate for working by setting aside time exclusively for their children. “They probably read more to their children and spend more time in planned activities with them than nonworking mothers do.” says Dr. Bane.21. Dr. Mary Jo Bane’s study seems to suggest that _________.A. Americans are persistent in careerB. Americans are serious with their familiesC. American families are all breaking upD. American families are perfect as usual22. It can be inferred that the common myths of American family consider family life to be _________.A. in great dangerB. quite wonderfulC. changing too fastD. very satisfying23. According to the article, which of the following is true about marriage and divorce?A. Divorced people never consider a second marriage.B. Teenage couples often divorce out of no reason.C. Less and less people plan to get married.D. Very few people have a third or fourth marriage.24. For the children whose mothers go out to work, __________.A. it is better to have mothers at homeB. almost no attention is paid to themC. no less attention is paid to themD. a lot of time is spent playing gamespared with nonworking mothers, working mothers________.A. spare less time to stay with their childrenB. do more educational activities with childrenC. do very little simple physical houseworkD. avoid disturbing their work by family dutiesPassage ThreeCrime has its own cycles, a magazine reported some years ago. Policerecords that were studied for five years from over 2,400 cities and towns show a surprising link between changes in the season and crime patterns in UK.The pattern of crime has varied very little over a long period of years. Murder reaches its high during July and August, as do rape and other violent attacks. Murder, moreover, is more than seasonal: it is a weekend crime. It is also a nighttime crime: 62 percent of murders are committed between 6 p. m. and 6 a. m.Unlike the summer high in crimes of bodily harm, burglary has a different cycle. You are most likely to be robbed between 6 p. m. and 2 a. m. on a Saturday night in December, January or February. The most uncriminal month of all is May; however, more dog bites are reported in this month than in any other month of the year.On the other hand, our intellectual seasonal cycles are completely different from our criminal tendencies. Professor Huntington, of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles, made extensive studies to discover the seasons when people read serious books, attend scientific meetings, make the highest scores on examinations, and propose the most changes to patents. In all instances, he found a spring peak and an autumn peak separated by a summer low. On the other hand, Professor Huntington’s studies indicated that June is the peak month for suicides and admissions to mental hospitals. June isalso a peak month for marriages!26. The seasonal cycle of crime patterns is proved by_________.A. the figures in police recordsB. 2,400 cities and townsC. a magazine reportD. the studies by police officers27. According to paragraph 2, a murder would most possibly occur on _________.A. a weekday morning in springB. a weekday morning in autumnC. a weekend night in summerD. a weekend night in winter28. What makes May a special month of the year?A. All types of crimes happen in May.B. There is no crime happened in May.C. Criminals increase in number in May.D. Dog attacks are most frequent in May.29. Which behavior is NOT an example of human intellectual activities?A. Reading books on philosophy.B. Attending wedding ceremony.C. Working on mathematics questions.D. Innovating engineering machinery.30. According to Professor Huntington’s study, June is the peak month when people _________.A. get divorcedB. recover from mental illnessC. try to kill themselvesD. climb high and low mountainsPassage FourIn Lusaka, Zambia, a young man applying for a job was told to see the manager. He leaned over the receptionist’s desk and asked. “What tribe（部落） is he?” When the receptionist told him that the manager was a Mashona, the applicant replied, “Then I’ll never get the job.”This phenomenon is called tribalism（部落主义）. There are more than 2,000 tribes in black Africa. Each has its own language, customs, and physical characteristics that make its members almost immediately recognizable to a person from another tribe. To the Westerner, tribalism is one of the most difficult of African customs to understand. It makes many people think of savagery, warfare, or old-fashioned customs.However, to most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one’s ethnic group. It is a force that can be both good and bad. By definition tribalism means sharing among members of the extended family. It makes sure that a person is taken care of by his own group tribesman. To give a job to a fellow is not wrong; it is an obligation. Similarly, for a politician or military leader, it is considered good common sense to choose his closest advisers from people of his own tribe. This ensures security, continuity, and authority. Tribal loyalty may mean a quick promotion—from sergeant to captain, from clerk to manager—within a very short time.Modern African politicians publicly speak out against tribal divisions. Yet it remains perhaps the most powerful force in day-to-day African life.31. In paragraph 1, why did the young man believe his job application will be refused?A. His behavior was not appropriate.B. He belonged to the same tribe with the manager.C. He didn’t belong to the same tribe with the manager.D. His questions annoyed the receptionist.32. The situation in the first paragraph is an example of_______.A. the difficulty of getting a job in AfricaB. the disagreement on tribalism among AfricansC. the great numbers of tribes in AfricaD. the importance of tribalism in Africa33. What might be the common attitudes of Westerners towards tribalism?A. positiveB. indifferentC. negativeD. none of the above34. According to the article, which of the following is NOT an evidence of tribalism?A. Sergeants maintain security in his own tribe.B.Politicians choose men from his own tribe as intimate advisers.C. Military leaders promote fellow tribesmen to higher positions.D. Managers give jobs to fellow tribesmen.35. What would be the future of tribalism?A. It will soon be destroyed by modern politicians.B. It will remain as strong as it is today and never be changed.C. It will gradually disappear as the society develops.D. It will speed up further division of tribes.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. The government is determined to __________ an end to inflation.A. giveB. bringC. takeD. set37. The outcome of the football match was not as what we had_________ .A. expandedB. expensedC. expiredD. expected38. The university is very unlikely to recruit any student who fails to meet the__________ for admission.A. conditionsB. requestsC. requirementsD. conception39. __________ emergency, it is advisable to remain calm and do not panic.A. Because ofB. In case ofC. By means ofD. In spite of40. The city is ________ of three sections, which are separated by rivers.A. consistB. madeC. composedD. comprised41. The strong earthquake happened without any hints and in the end few people ________.A. revivedB. survivedC. relievedD. surrounded42. Some students ________ school due to financial difficulties.A. dropped on toB. dropped in atC. dropped out ofD. dropped off from43. The ________of telephone has brought much convenience to people around the world.A. innovationB. resolutionC. revolutionD. invention44. The public ________the officials of neglecting their duty.A. ashamedB. relatedC. blamedD. reflected45. With the conditions constantly changing, the result of the experiment is not always _____________.A. changeableB. reliableC. reasonableD. variable46. Make sure all the members of our club arrive on time, _______ therewill be little time left for the discussion.A. howeverB. whileC. thereforeD. otherwise47. If no evidence could be provided to prove Martin is guilty, he will soon be _______by the Police.A. relievedB. releasedC. reliedD. relayed48. A variety of factors ________to the final resolution of the economic conflicts between the two countries.A. constitutedB. attributedC. contributedD. distributed49. Such rude behavior is too much for a fair lady like Miss Davis to ________.A. tolerateB. accuseC. terrifyD. account50. Ashley is very showy and she always wants to be the _____ of attention in public.A. subjectB. emphasisC. topD. focus51. The troops marched quietly into the village __________ alert the enemies.A. not as toB. so thatC. so as not toD. in order to52. Since you are still waiting for the result of the examination, why not find a __________ job?A. long lastingB. easy-goingC. temporaryD. terminal53. Years of experience in the stock exchange market has made him an ________ stock consultant.A. outstandingB. outbreakingC. outspokenD. outlasting54. You were not listening to what the professor had said and your answer was totally______.A. indirectB. irrelevantC. irresponsibleD. indefinite55. The Japanese car, which is more economical, has long been considereda _________ to US car makers.A. competingB. competitiveC. competitionD. competitor56. You need to know that ________ arrest is a crime in itself.A. resistingB. the resistingC. resistedD. to be resisted57. She has no interest in cooking and shopping, _______ I.A. so doB. neither doC. so too amD. nor am58. By 2013, the university ________ 10000 postgraduates.A. trainsB. will be trainingC. will be trainedD. will have trained59. Seldom ____ any mistakes during his ten-year service in this company.A. did he makeB. he ever madeC. should he makeD. he would make60. For a green-hand babysitter, it seems a very difficult task ______.A. to stop the child to cryB. to stop the child cryingC. stopping the child to cryD. stop the child crying61. Many things______ almost impossible in the ancient times are very common today.A. being consideredB. consideringC. to considerD. considered62. There are five factories in this region, _______over 100 workers.A. with each haveB. each havingC. each hasD. with each has over63. Who________ that first discovered America---the New Continent?A. wasB. it wasC. was itD. did64. The two tourists __________I shared the room were both British.A. whomB. whoC. in whichD. with whom65. Hardly ______ the people rushed towards it.A. the bus stopped beforeB. was the bus stopping thenC. had stopped the bus thanD. had the bus stopped when66. Being defeated for the third time, it seemed to him that it was no use_______ anything any more.A. to try doingB. trying to doC. to try to doD. tried to do67. Since 1970, Mr. Johnson ________in this hospital and he loves the job very much.A. has workedB. will be workingC. has been workingD. is working68. The Great Pyramid ________the west bank of the Nile River, not far from Cairo.A. is located onB. is situated inC. is located atD. is situated of69. Could you please tell me _____ to repair our fax machine?A. how much it costsB. how much cost isC. how much costs itD. how much does it cost70. This instrument is ________that one.A. almost as useful thanB. as almost useful asC. almost as useful asD. as useful almost as71. What would you do if war _________?A. breaking outB. will break outC. breaks outD. were to break out72. Although__________ happened in the Arctic region sounds like fairy tale, it truly exits.A. itB. whatC. whichD. that73. The question is ______ to send troops to take part in the war.A. if worthwhile it willB.whether it will be worthwhileC. whether worthwhile it will beD. if will be it worthwhile74. ______ that Martin had passed the important exam, his friends called to congratulate him.A. Having been heardB. To have heardC. Being heardD. Having heard75. She wanted to join the group of men________ was to explore the mysteries of the planets.A. whoB. whichC. whose workD. their workPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.In times of economic recession when jobs are hard to find, it is important to organize your job search carefully. Here are some tips to make your search more 76 . First of all，consider that your job is getting a job. Work at getting a job every day for a 77 number of hours. Make it a habit. Next, ask people you know to suggest other people for you 78 about a job, so valuable information may be obtained. Then, on the day of the interview, BE ON TIME. On time means five to ten minutes early. If possible, take some time to drive to the office79 time so you know exactly where you are going and 80 it will take to get there. Also，at the end of every interview, ask the person who interviewed you for suggestions and names of people for you to 81 . Offer to work 82 if a full-time job is not immediately available. 83 willing and eager. Most important，if you are not accepted, don’t get 84 and give up. Your job search will 85 be successful if you work hard at getting it.76. A. productive B. interesting C. purposeful D. economical77. A. great B. lot C. regular D. reliable78. A. to talk B. to talk to C. to get D. to get to79. A. on B. in C. ahead of D. short of80. A. how much B. how fast C. how often D. how long81. A. concern B. contact C. contract D. complain82. A. all the time B. no time C. part-time D. some time83. A. Appear B. Attract C. Arouse D. Attend84. A. hated B. discouraged C. excited D. overjoyed85. A. eventfully B. easily C. enough D. eventually英语试卷二Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words on the topic “E-book or Paper Book” You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinesebelow:1. 有人喜欢阅读电子书；2. 有人依旧喜欢纸质图书；3. 谈谈你的看法。
