北京联合大学 专升本英语考试试卷

专升本英语试题库及答案一、听力理解（共20分）Section A（共10分）1. What is the weather like today?A. SunnyB. RainyC. CloudyAnswer: A2. What does the man suggest doing after work?A. Going to the gymB. Watching a movieC. Cooking dinnerAnswer: BSection B（共10分）3. Why is the woman upset?A. She lost her job.B. She missed her bus.C. She broke her phone.Answer: C4. What is the man's opinion about the new policy?A. He agrees with it.B. He disagrees with it.C. He is indifferent.Answer: A二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1（共10分）In this passage, we learn about the importance of environmental protection and the role of individuals in preserving the planet.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The role of technology in environmental protection.B. The importance of individual actions in protecting the environment.C. The impact of pollution on wildlife.Answer: B6. According to the passage, what can individuals do to help the environment?A. Plant more trees.B. Recycle regularly.C. Both A and B.Answer: CPassage 2（共10分）This passage discusses the benefits of learning a second language and the challenges associated with it.7. What is the author's view on learning a second language?A. It is easy and beneficial.B. It is challenging but rewarding.C. It is unnecessary for most people.Answer: B8. What does the author suggest as a way to overcome language learning difficulties?A. Practice regularly.B. Use technology.C. Both A and B.Answer: CPassage 3（共10分）The passage explores the history of a famous landmark and its cultural significance.9. When was the landmark built?A. In the 18th century.B. In the 19th century.C. In the 20th century.Answer: B10. Why is the landmark significant?A. It is a symbol of freedom.B. It is an architectural marvel.C. It is a historical site of a famous battle.Answer: A三、完形填空（共20分）In the following passage, there are 10 blanks, each followed by four options labeled A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the correct option.11. The old man was very _______ to his grandchildren.A. strictB. kindC. indifferentD. harshAnswer: B12. She decided to _______ her career in teaching.A. pursueB. abandonC. postponeD. delayAnswer: A... (Continue with the remaining 8 blanks and their answers)四、翻译（共15分）Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese.13. The company has decided to expand its business overseas. Answer: 该公司已决定将其业务扩展到海外。

北京2024年专升本英语考试真题及答案Beijing 2024 Specialized Undergraduate English Exam Questions and AnswersIn 2024, Beijing will host the Specialized Undergraduate English Exam, which is a crucial test for students aiming to further their education. This year, the exam will cover a variety of topics to assess students' language skills and proficiency. Below are some sample questions and answers to give you an idea of what to expect on the exam:Section 1: Reading Comprehension1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:"The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Built over centuries to protect China from invaders, the wall stretches over 13,000 miles and is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Chinese people. Today, it attracts millions of tourists from around the globe who come to marvel at its sheer size and beauty."Questions:a. What is the Great Wall of China?b. Why was it built?c. How long is the wall?d. Why do tourists visit the Great Wall?Answers:a. The Great Wall of China is a historic fortification.b. It was built to protect China from invaders.c. The wall stretches over 13,000 miles.d. Tourists visit the Great Wall to marvel at its size and beauty.2. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow:"In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the impact of climate change on our planet. As temperatures rise and ice caps melt, scientists warn of dire consequences for the environment and future generations. It is crucial that we take action now to mitigate these effects."Questions:a. What is the topic of the paragraph?b. What are scientists warning about?c. Why is it important to take action now?Answers:a. The paragraph discusses the impact of climate change.b. Scientists warn of dire consequences for the environment.c. It is important to take action now to mitigate these effects.Section 2: Writing3. Write an essay on the topic: "The Importance of Education in Modern Society."Answer:Education plays a crucial role in modern society as it provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life. With education, people can secure better job opportunities, contribute to the economy, and make informed decisions. Furthermore, education promotes critical thinking, creativity, and innovation, which are essential for personal and societal development. In conclusion, education is the key to a brighter future for individuals and society as a whole.These are just a few sample questions and answers to give you an idea of what to expect on the Beijing 2024 SpecializedUndergraduate English Exam. We wish all the students the best of luck on their exams!。

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

绝密★启用前 2012年北京联合大学高职升本科专业基础课考试 考试科目 英语综合（A 卷） （总分：100分 考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1． 共 17 页，用蓝色或黑色钢笔或圆珠笔答在答题纸上。

2．I. Reading Comprehension （本大题共20 个小题，每空2 分，共40 分） Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1 In the early 18th century, children did not choose what they wanted to be when they grew up. Most girls did not have professions, but rather grew up to become wives and mothers. Boys, particularly the sons of tradesmen, had their futures decided for them by their fathers. Josiah Franklin intended for his tenth or "tithe" son, Benjamin, to devote his life to the "Service of the Church." But as Josiah could afford to send Benjamin to school for only one year, a career in the clergy was impossible. Instead, the lad began working for his father/////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题准考证号 姓名：/////¤/////¤/////in the family soap business.As young Benjamin had always been a bookish lad, his father determined that a trade in printing would prove a suitable match. Moreover, as Ben's older brother James was already in the printing trade, it was determined that the younger brother would be a printing apprentice to the elder brother. Franklin to his delight had access to a wide range of books. He also borrowed books from clients. He read eagerly and even began skipping meals and using the money he saved to buy books.During this time Franklin struck up a friendship with another bookish Boston boy named John Collins. At one point Collins and Franklin had a written debate on the "Propriety of educating the Female Sex in Learning, and their Abilities for Study." Collins felt that it was improper to teach girls, while Franklin argued that females should be educated. Josiah Franklin read the debate letters and judged that his son needed to be more attentive to his style of writing, vocabulary, elegance of expression and "method of perspicuity(明晰)."Franklin undertook teaching himself to write through reading the newspapers of the era and by an exercise in which he would take poems and translate them into stories and by turning stories into verse. In this way, Franklin felt he became a "tolerable English Writer."1. Why did boys fail to choose what they wanted to be when they grew up in the early 18th century?A. Because their futures were decided by their wives.B. Because their futures were decided by their fathers.C. Because their futures were decided by their mothers.D. Because their futures were decided by their children.2. To develop his career in the "Service of the Church.", like anyone else at that time Benjamin was supposed to …before ?A. work for his father in the family businessB.. have one year education in schoolC. get support from his rich fatherD. get good educations 3. What does the phrase ―skipping meals‖ (Line5, para.3) mean________? A. eating quickly over reading B. having meals quickly C. running for meals D. missing meals 4. Which of the following statements is true? A. Collins judged that his son didn’t need to be more attentive to his style of writing. B. Franklin broke up with another bookish Boston boy named John Collins. C. Franklin argued that females should be educated. D. Collins argued that it was proper to teach girls. 5. What is the passage mainly about? A. How Benjamin Franklin grew up to be a good writer. B. How tradesmen determined their sons’ future. C. How John Collins helped his friend. D. How Josiah Franklin treated his son. Passage 2 There are some 7,000 languages spoken in the world, and half of them could be gone by 2100. To rescue these languages, two linguists decided to use a combination of digital recording technology and the Internet. K. David Harrison and Gregory Anderson are compiling what they call "talking dictionaries." Some of the languages they recorded have never been documented before. In 2010, they made the first recordings of Koro, for example, a/////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题准考证号 姓名：/////¤/////¤/////language spoken by only a few hundred people in northeastern India.The dictionaries so far contain more than 32,000 word entries in eight endangered languages, with over 24,000 audio recordings of native speakers pronouncing words and sentences. Some of the work is available online. In one case, a community in Papua New Guinea that speaks a language called Matukar Panau, with only 600 speakers, asked that the language be put on the Internet even though it was only in the last two years that their village received electricity.Another example is Chamacoco, spoken in Paraguay by only 1,200 people. In the United States, the team is working with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon on reviving their language. Even languages that have written forms can be endangered: one of the groups Harrison and Anderson work with speaks Ho, which is spoken by a million people in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The people who speak it have been under pressure to assimilate with the larger tongues that surround it.Harrison, associate professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, and Anderson, president of the Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages, are presenting their work today at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Vancouver, British Columbia. Preserving language can become an important part of preserving the cultures of smaller and marginalized groups. Living languages also tell scientists a lot about the past evolution of language itself.6.What K. David Harrison and Gregory Anderson are compiling iscalled "talking dictionaries." (Line4, para.1), for the "talking dictionaries are used to ____________?e some 7,000 languages in the world.B.speak Koro, a language in northeastern India.C.record the languages with a use of digital recordingtechnology and the Internet.pile 7,000 languages spoken in the world.7. How many recordings are contained in the "talking dictionaries"? A. more than 32,000 B. over 24,000 C. only 600 D. about 8 8. Which of the following statements is true? A. The language, Ho, is spoken in Paraguay by a million people. B. The language, Ho, is spoken in Paraguay by only 1,200 people. C. The language, Chamacoco, is spoken in Paraguay by only 1,200 people. D. The language, Chamacoco, is spoken in Paraguay by a million people. 9. What does the word ―tongue‖ (Line 6, para.3) mean________? A. language B. organ C. influence D. culture 10. What is the passage mainly about? A. How to rescue the languages. B. How to make ―talking dictionaries‖. C. How to compile dictionaries. D. How to revive the languages. Passage 3 Marriages are happier when wives are thinner than their husbands, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Tennessee studied the BMI (body mass index, a common measure of obesity) of nearly 170 newlywed couples, along with their marital/////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题准考证号 姓名：/////¤/////¤/////satisfaction over time. Andrea Meltzer, the lead author and a doctoral candidate at UT, told Discovery News that "We found this effect initially on husbands' satisfaction at the beginning of marriage... husbands were more satisfied at the time of marriage to the extent that their wives had a lower BMI than themselves." The fact that men tend to be happier with a thinner wife may not be surprising, but Meltzer and her colleagues also found that women who had a lower BMI than their husbands were significantly more satisfied with their marriage over time. Thinner wives make both spouses happier."Wives are happier to the extent that their husbands are happy," Meltzer explained. "If we were looking at another quality that was more important to women than men -- say, economic resources -- we might see opposite effects. Women might be more satisfied to the extent that their partners are making more money than they are." "This study is important because it demonstrates that woman of any size can be happy in their relationships with the right partner. It's not necessarily striving for thinness per se, but striving to be thinner than their partner," Meltzer said.Thus overweight or obese women (which, statistically, is the majority of women in America) seeking a happy marriage might choose a heavier husband, or else choose an average-weight partner and lose enough weight that they are thinner by comparison. Body size is only one of many factors that contribute to overall marriage satisfaction, though it does seem to be important to both men and women.The preference for thinner partners goes both ways, of course. It's not just guys looking for a thin girlfriend or wife: Studies show that both men and women across the board express a strong preference for thinner partners. Another possible factor behind the findings (besides attractiveness) is that marital satisfaction is also correlated with partner health. "Couples are more satisfied to theextent that their partner is healthy," Meltzer noted. Thinner women will, on average, be healthier than overweight or obese ones, thus improving the marriage for both partners. 11. Which of the following does not support the statement that ―Thinner wives make both spouses happier‖ in paragraph 1. A. Marriages are happier when wives are thinner than their husbands. B. Husbands were more satisfied at the time of marriage when their wives had a lower BMI than themselves. C. The fact that men tend to be happier with a thinner wife may not be surprising. D. women who had a higher BMI than their husbands were significantly more satisfied with their marriage over time. 12. According to Meltzer, woman of any size can be happy in their relationships with the right partner. The right partner means ________. A. the one who is richer and thinner than her. B. the one who is richer and heavier than her. C. the one who is poorer and thinner than her. D. the one who is poorer and thinner than her. 13. Which factor is not mentioned in paragraph 4 on why both men and women express a strong preference for thinner partners ? A. health. B. overweight. C. attractiveness. D. economic resources. 14. What does the word ―obese‖ (Line 6, para.3) mean ? A. overweight/////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题准考证号 姓名：/////¤/////¤/////B. heavyC. largeD. small15. What is the passage mainly about?A. marital satisfaction and heathB. marital satisfaction and body weightC. marital satisfaction and average weightD. marital satisfaction and its related factorsPassage 4Dogs, but not chimpanzees, can understand human pointing gestures. Domestication and years of living with humans have likely given dogs an evolved ability to pay attention to, and understand, human visual communication. Dogs may be born with this inherent gift, since 6-week-old puppies with no major training possess it. Chimpanzees may be our closest living relatives, but they do not understand us as well as dogs do.The study in the latest issue of PLoS ONE found that chimpanzees could care less when people pointed to objects, but dogs paid attention and knew precisely what the person wanted. ―We think that we are looking at a special adaptation in dogs to be sensitive to human forms of communication,‖ co-author Juliane Kaminski, a cognitive psychologist at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, told Dis covery News. ―There is multiple evidence suggesting that selection pressures during domestication have changed dogs such that they are perfectly adapted to the human environment.‖For the study, Kaminski and her colleagues compared how well chimpanzees and dogs understood human pointing. The chimps failed, ignoring the human gestures, even though they were interested and motivated to get their food rewards. The dogs succeeded in the test. The chimpanzees failed to comprehend the referential intention of the human in the task. They did not see thepointing as important to their goal of getting the food, so they simply ignored the pe ople during the study. ―We know that chimpanzees have a very flexible understanding of others,‖ Kaminski said. ―They know what others can or cannot see when others can or cannot see them, etc.‖ Chimps are therefore not clueless, but they have likely not evolved the tendency to pay attention to humans when trying to achieve goals. Dogs can read human gestures from very early ages on. The breed of the animal may also factor in, according to Márta Gácsi, from Eötvös University, Hungary. Gácsi worked with a team of researchers to examine the performance of different breeds of dogs in making sense of the human pointing gesture. Kaminski said, ―We therefore need to study in more detail the mechanisms behind dogs’ understanding of human forms of communication.‖ 16. In comparison with chimpanzees, dogs can understand human pointing gestures, which may not be on account of the following reasons. A. their domestication. B. their years of living with humans. C. their being born with this inherent gift. D. their being not our closest living relatives. 17. Studies show that dogs were found to perform better in understanding us than Chimpanzees, because ____________. A. dogs paid attention and knew precisely what human beings wanted. B. chimpanzees were more sensitive to human forms of communication than dogs. C. chimpanzees could care more when people pointed to objects. D. dogs less paid attention and knew precisely what human beings wanted. 18. In the study, Kaminski and her colleagues found out that____________./////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题准考证号 姓名：/////¤/////¤/////A. the dogs failed in the test because they ignored the human gestures.B. the dogs succeeded in the test because they did not ignore the human pointing.C. the chimps failed in the test because they did not ignore the human pointing.D. the chimps succeeded in the test because they ignored the human gestures.19. About differences between Chimpanzees and dogs, which of the following is not true?A. Dogs did not evolve the tendency to read human gesturesfrom very early ages on.B. Chimps evolved the tendency to pay attention to humans inachieve goals.C. Chimps can read human gestures from very early ages on.D. Dogs can read human gestures from very early ages on.20. What is the passage mainly about?A. Dogs and ChimpanzeesB. Dogs and Human BeingsC. Chimpanzees and Human BeingsD. Chimpanzees and Human GesturesII. Cloze (本大题共15个小题，每小题1分，共15分）Directions: There are fifteen blanks in this passage. For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D at the bottom of the passage. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then , mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The feeling of depression is deeper, longer and more unpleasant__21__ the short periods of unhappiness we all have from time __22__ time. This presents a very bleak picture. However, it's __23__ to remember that depression isn't an absolute - it's not simply a case of either you're depressed or you're not. There's a progression from feeling __24__ to the full clinical illness described above. Even then, you won't __25__ from every symptom.Sometimes there may be an obvious reason for becoming __26__, sometimes not. There is usually more than one cause and different people have __27__ reasons. It may seem obvious__28__ – there may be life events or changes in circumstance such as a relationship breakdown, bereavement or even the birth of a child – but sometimes it's not clear. Either way, it can become so __29__ that you need help. Often people don't realize __30__ depressed they are, because the depression has come on __31__. They may try to struggle on and cope by keeping busy. This can make them even more stressed and exhausted. This can cause physical pains, such as constant __32__, or sleeplessness.Depression is also a feature of many other illnesses and conditions, which may need to be __33__with tests and investigations. The symptoms of depression include the following: loosing __34__ in life, finding it harder to make decisions, not coping with things that used to be manageable, exhaustion, feeling restless and agitated, __35__ of appetite and weight, and difficulties getting to sleep.21. A. than B. thenC. likeD. as 22. A. in B. on C. to D. on 23. A. importance B. important C. importantly D. unimportant 24. A. black B. red C. blue D. yellow 25. A. suffer B. have/////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题 准考证号 姓名： /////¤/////¤/////C. changeD. feel26. A. depressed B. impressedC. depressingD. impressing27. A. difference B. differentC. indifferenceD. indifferent28. A. what B. whereC. whyD. when29. A. worse B. badC. goodD. better30. A. what B. howC. whyD. where31. A. gradually B. suddenlyC. quicklyD. obviously32. A. worries B. headachesC. sadnessD. exhaustion33. A. checked in B. checked outC. checked offD. checked for34. A. interesting B. interestedC. interestD. interestingly35. A. presence B. lossC. presentingD. looseIII. Vocabulary & Structure（本大题共30个小题，每小题0.5分,共15分）Directions: In this part, there are thirty incomplete sentences. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Read the sentences and choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.36. The drop in value of computers after a year or two is so great that some university students buy secondary computers ________new ones.A. other thanB. rather thanC. in place ofD. in the place of37. ________ we still admire Confucius, it is true that we don’t agree with everything he says.A. IfB. asC. AlthoughD. Whether38. It is said that a high forehead is thought to be a ____ of intelligence.A. symptomB. signC. signalD. symbol39. In that culture, ________ is generally considered a disadvantage for men.A. being shortB. shortC. not to be tallD. not tall40. Everybody knows that _______ we are of one mind, we can surely make our company a success.A. unlessB. untilC. as far asD. as long as41. The study shows that smoking can ____ the developing baby by holding back its growth.A. effectB. affectC. influenceD. change42. The Government's response was to set up a committee to look _____ this event as soon as it happened.A. atB. afterC. upD. into43. Gone are the days when we are looked _____ _____ in theworld.A. on downB. down againstC. down belowD. down upon 44. _____ this day, these experiences are still _____ great value.A. To, withB. To, ofC. On, inD. Until, at/////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题 准考证号 姓名： /////¤/////¤/////45. We are trained to make our speeches free _____ impolite remarks _____ others.A. for, againstB. from, forC. from, againstD. in, towards46. She told us what had happen briefly, but she left _____ a few of significant details.A. outB. behindC. asideD. off47. Everybody says that she takes _____ his mother almost _____ everything.A. to, withB. after, inC. after, withD. from, like48. We have great confidence ______ these promising young teachers. They will be able to take ______ our jobs soon.A. for, overB. about, upC. in, overD. on, on49. We can’t figure _____ why our experts attach great importance_____ quantity instead of quality in statistics in economy.A. out, toB. in, ofC. to, offD. up, to50. The moment she got home, she set ___________ preparing dinner for her husband.A. toB. aboutC. forthD. out51. Hearing the news, she was so angry that her whole body ______.A. shookB. shiveredC. shudderedD. trembled52. ______ all our efforts, our Chinese people are building our motherland into a socialist powerful country in the world.A. WithB. ForC. Instead ofD. In spite53. The ice will break_______ when the warm weather comes.A. offB. downC. upD. away54. When he arrived at his hometown, he found that everything in his village was ________ it had been 20 years ago.A. asB. whatC. thatD. like55. There ________ no further business, I declare the meeting closed.A. beingB. beenC. having beenD. to be56. Little ______ that John would become a famous writer.A. we thoughtB. we thinkC. did we thinkD. we think of57. The weather turned out to be very good, ___ was more than we could expect.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. it58. Only when I left for my country ____ how much I had loved for my motherland.A. I realizedB. I had realizedC. did I realizeD. had I realized59. After his girlfriend left, he cried her name ____ vain.A. forB. inC. onD. with60. The result was not he wanted, but she was quite content _____ the improvement. So _____ great relief, she went to sleep.A. with, withB. with, onC. of, withD. of, on61. From the earliest times the sea has been a place of secrets —a place of mysteries_________ from us by thousands of kilograms of water.A. hidingB. hiddenC. to hideD. to be hidden62. It is believed that students who speak and write English well are generally _______ as learned and intelligent and give a good/////¤/////¤/////密¤封¤装¤订¤线密封线内不要答题 准考证号 姓名： /////¤/////¤/////impression.A. seenB. being seenC. to seeD. see63. The exported products made in China sell well that are packed in ______ catch the consumer’s eye.A. a way thatB. such way as toC. ways so asD. such ways as to64. It is discussed that _____ both doors are opened in the hall can the audience leave as we expect in good order.A. untilB. no soonerC. only whenD. hardly ever65. Professor Yuan is reported ______ another breakthrough in his research.A. to makeB. to have madeC. makingD. having made5个小题，每小题3分,共15分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese.66. He is sure that his father will object to his going into businessright after his graduation.67. It is proved that the entry to WTO prompted us to speed up ourreform in our banking system.68. The boy bought this sharp knife at 10 sharp according to thetestimony, and the murder took place 20 minutes earlier. So he could not have been the murderer.69. The fireman found the child in a room, sound asleep. Theybrought him out of the fire and put him in a safe and sound place.70. We should remain neutral on this issue. We should not lean toeither side.1个小题， 共15分）71. Directions : 2012年6月，你将从大学毕业，所学专业是商贸英语。

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

专升本英语卷纸试题及答案一、听力部分（共20分）1. 短对话理解（每题1分，共5分）（1）A: What's the weather like today?B: It's sunny and warm.Q: What's the weather like today?A: Sunny and warm.（2）A: Do you have any plans for the weekend?B: Yes, I'm going to the museum.Q: What is B going to do?A: Going to the museum.（3）A: How much is this book?B: It's 25 dollars.Q: How much does the book cost?A: 25 dollars.（4）A: I'm not feeling very well.B: You should see a doctor.Q: What does B suggest?A: To see a doctor.（5）A: Can you speak French?B: A little bit.Q: How well can B speak French?A: A little bit.2. 长对话理解（每题2分，共10分）（1）A: Hi, I'm looking for a gift for my sister's birthday. B: What about a necklace?A: She already has many. What else do you suggest?B: How about a book?A: That's a great idea. She loves reading.Q: What gift does A decide to buy?A: A book.（2）A: I'm thinking about changing my job.B: Why? You've only been there for a year.A: I feel like I'm not learning anything new.B: Have you talked to your boss about it?A: Not yet, but I will.Q: What is A's reason for wanting to change jobs?A: Not learning anything new.（3）A: I heard you're going to study abroad next year.B: Yes, I'm planning to go to the UK.A: That's exciting! When are you leaving?B: In September.Q: When is B going to study abroad?A: In September.（4）A: I'm having trouble with my computer.B: What seems to be the problem?A: It keeps crashing.B: Have you tried restarting it?A: Yes, but it doesn't help.B: Maybe you should take it to a professional.Q: What does B suggest A should do?A: Take it to a professional.（5）A: I'm so glad I finished my final exams.B: Me too! What are your plans now?A: I'm going to relax for a few days.B: That sounds nice. Any specific plans?A: Just watching movies and sleeping in.Q: What is A's plan after the exams?A: Relaxing by watching movies and sleeping in.二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1In recent years, the popularity of online education has grown rapidly. Many people have turned to online courses to learn new skills or to further their education. The convenience and flexibility of online learning have made it an attractive option for busy individuals.Questions:1. What has grown rapidly in recent years?A. Online educationB. Traditional educationC. Sports activitiesD. Travel industryAnswer: A. Online education2. Why have many people turned to online courses?A. To watch moviesB. To learn new skillsC. To go shoppingD. To meet friendsAnswer: B. To learn new skills3. What are the advantages of online learning mentioned in the passage?A. Low cost and high qualityB. Convenience and flexibilityC. Personal interaction and group studyD. Strict schedules and high standardsAnswer: B. Convenience and flexibilityPassage 2Traveling is a great way to experience new cultures and broaden one's horizons. It allows individuals to step out of their comfort zones and learn about the world from a different perspective. Many people find that traveling enriches their lives and provides them with unforgettable memories.Questions:1. What is one of the benefits of traveling according to the passage?A. Saving moneyB. Experiencing new culturesC. Staying in one placeD. Avoiding challengesAnswer: B. Experiencing new cultures2. What does traveling allow individuals to do?A. Stay in their comfort zonesB. Learn about the world from a different perspectiveC. Focus solely on workD. Avoid meeting new peopleAnswer: B。

From the picture, we can see a mother with a basket of vegetables is crossing the road when the traffic light is red in a beautiful city. On the road, there is a car coming, then, the atmosphere becomes tense. Her boy immediately grabs her cloths and scram"it is red light, Mom! " Everyone is scared by this moment.This picture indicates a common serious social problem. There are a lot of people around us, who don't comply with traffic laws.The phenomenon of the picture occurs frequently, even we ourselves often doing it. Think how dangerous it is. On television, we have seen a lot of people injured by the car and even death has occurred frequently, because of no complying with traffic laws. And when the car does this, it will cause a relatively large accident.In my opinion, this kind of thing must be stopped as soon as possible. Many cities have published the corresponding provisions. In Guangzhou, when you do this, you would be fined 200 Yuan. Although these methods have some effective results, I think the improvement of people's quality and the attitude is the most important. So we need to strengthen the propaganda of traffic laws, while improving national education, then the problem can be solved fundamentally.From this picture, we can see a mobile phone and a man without his head. The above picture presents us with a smart phone and a foolish man. There is man diving his head into the screen of the smart phone.Around this smart phone, there are some words, such as socializing online through blogs, We-Chat, and QQ, reading e-books, looking through news, watching videos, and shopping online. It seems that the man is using his smart phone to do so many things and becoming addicted to it.This picture indicates a common social problem that some people rely on their smart phones too much. Of course, we can't deny that smart phones make our life much more convenient, but we tend to ignore our real life because we spend so much time on smart devices.In my opinion, smart phones are harmful to people in some ways. For example, some students use their phones to play games in class, which may affect their study. This is also a big waste of time. In this case, parents and teachers should limit the time that children spend on smart phones. Otherwise, if this situation continues, smart phones will bring negative influence on our life in a long run and we will lose ourselves.From the picture, we can see Mr spider is talking to Miss Bee. He invites Miss Bee to play on the spider web. There is a bunch of flowers on the ground, so we can infer that Miss Bee is very scared.In the top right hand corner, there is a giant spider web. In the center of the picture, we can see two bugs talking to each other, with a bunch of flowers laying on the ground. The spider says to the bee: "Would you like to go to the spider web? " And the bee is hesitating to go or not.The picture indicates a common social problem that the cyber love is not reliable. More and more people spend plenty of time on computer, for example they chat online, talk about something personal with strangers, and make friends with them who they never meet before. Many of them sound like very nice people while talking to others online, but in real life, it's another story.In my opinion, it is common that a growing number of people are being cheated because of various temptations in our society, especially on the web. When people chat on the line, they could do what they like, even taking with strangers. Therefore, I would say that people should improve their awareness to protect themselves as well as the judging ability, in order to resist temptations.In this picture, we can see two men gazing at a bowl of food. On the left, there is man in ragged dirty clothes. It seems that he wants to eat the delicious food, but he can't afford it. On the right, a well-dressed man is observing the food carefully with a magnifying glass. It seems that he also intends to eat the food, but something makes him feel worried. These two cases show the great difference between our life in past and at present, so there is also a sharp contrast between the two men's attitudes towards food.This picture seems to focus on the issue of food safety. Compared to our life in the past, our living standard has improved. Now we have enough money to buy whatever we want to eat. However, there are too many problems about food around us. For example, some milk for babies is poisonous.I think although our life is getting better and better, the issue of food safety should not be ignored. Maybe it is a good idea to grow organic vegetables. More importantly, it is the government's duty to introduce related laws, in order to guarantee the safety of the food we eat every day.This picture is about an old story. It shows the race between the hare and the tortoise. From the picture, we know the race takes place in a beautiful forest with tall trees and green grasses.In the center of the picture, we can see the tortoise running slowly on a curved path. At the end of this path, it is the finishing line. On the right, there is a hare sleeping under the tree. It seems that the tortoise may be left behind by the hare, but now it is about to win this competition.The picture indicates a common social phenomenon that some people who think themselves are so smart, are no longer to do hard for jobs. We say it is arrogance, which is very dangerous. Many people lost friends, hominy, even their life ideals because of it.In my view, we should maintain a humble attitude, whether or not we are smart. So we can do everything seriously and don't give ourselves too much regret.。

专升本考英语试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The weather in the south is generally warmer than ______ in the north.A. thatB. itC. oneD. this答案：A2. I don't think it is necessary to spend so much money______ a party.A. inB. onC. atD. for答案：B3. ______ the truth, I don't like the way he talks to me.A. TellingB. ToldC. To tellD. Having told答案：C4. The book was so interesting that he read it ______ the night.A. throughB. overC. acrossD. during答案：A5. ______ the meeting on time, he had to leave right after dinner.A. In order to attendB. In order to attend toC. So as to attendD. So as to attend to答案：A6. She is ______ a teacher as her sister is.A. soB. suchC. asD. like答案：C7. ______ the heavy rain, we had to put off the sports meeting.A. Because ofB. Due toC. Owing toD. In case of答案：A8. ______ the window, and you will see a beautiful garden.A. Look throughB. Look forC. Look upD. Look after答案：A9. The teacher asked us ______ so much noise.A. don't makeB. not makeC. not to makeD. not making答案：C10. ______ the truth, he doesn't like the gift you gave him.A. TellingB. ToldC. To tellD. Having told答案：C二、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）Passage 1In recent years, many people have become interested in theidea of living in small houses. These houses are usually less than 500 square feet in size. The movement towards smaller living spaces has been growing in popularity for several reasons. First, smaller houses are more affordable. They cost less to build and maintain. Second, they are environmentally friendly because they require less energy to heat and cool. Lastly, living in a small house can simplify one's life by reducing the amount of possessions one needs to own.11. What is the main reason for the popularity of small houses?A. They are easy to decorate.B. They are affordable and environmentally friendly.C. They have a large living space.D. They are easy to maintain.答案：B12. What is one advantage of living in a small house?A. It requires more energy to heat and cool.B. It allows for more possessions.C. It simplifies one's life.D. It has a larger living space.答案：CPassage 2The internet has changed the way we communicate, work, and learn. It has made information more accessible and has opened up new opportunities for businesses. However, it also has its downsides. Online privacy is a major concern, and cybercrimeis on the rise. Despite these challenges, the internet continues to be an essential tool for many people around the world.13. What is one of the benefits of the internet mentioned in the passage?A. It has reduced the amount of information available.B. It has made communication more difficult.C. It has made information more accessible.D. It has decreased business opportunities.答案：C14. What is one negative aspect of the internet mentioned in the passage?A. It has increased the cost of communication.B. It has made privacy easier to maintain.C. It has led to an increase in cybercrime.D. It has decreased the opportunities for businesses.答案：C三、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to stay organized. Here are some tips to help you get started.15. Keep a calendar for all your appointments and meetings.16. Make a to-do list every day to prioritize your tasks.17. Use folders to organize your documents.18. Set goals for yourself and track your progress.19. Limit the number of items on your desk to only what isnecessary.20. Take breaks to avoid burnout and maintain productivity.答案：15-20. ABCDE四、翻译题（每题5分，共10分）21. 随着科技的发展，远程工作变得越来越普遍。

Part I Vocabulary and Structur eDirections: Ther e are 15 incomplete sentenc es in this part. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from th e 4 choices marked A. , B. ,C. and D. then you should write the letter in the corresponding spac e on the Answer Sh eet.1.The new techniqu e will __________ us to double our production.A. persu adeB. engageC. arr angeD. enable2. It was not until Decemb er 31 __________ we heard fro m him.A. whichB. whenC. thatD. then3. —Ther e’s so meon e knocking at the door. Who could __________ be?— I have no idea.A. heB. itC. sheD. that4. He had __________ all his goal s for the organization, and felt ther e were no challenges left for him.A. achiev edB. gotC. madeD. met5. At one time we h ad about eighty people here who did nothing but __________into variou s family history.A. research edB. researchC. researc hingD. to research6. __________ hard er, you would have passed this ex am.A. If you have workedB. If you workedC. Wer e you to workD. Had you worked7. As soon as I enter ed the room, I could __________ something had gone wrong with the old couple.A. senseB. smellC. touchD. watch8. Your hair needs __________. You’d better have it done tomorro w.A. cutB. cuttingC. to cutD. being cut9. — How __________ will you be able to come b ack from you travel?— In a couple of weeks, perh aps.A. fastB. longC. oftenD. soon10. Ther e f igures ar e base on the __________ th at the economy will continue to improve.A. prepar ationB. impressionC. foundationD. expectation11. When __________ to dinner at the White Rose Restaur ant, he seemed very happy and accepted the invitation.A. invitedB. invitingC. to be invitedD. having invited12. Didn’t you see what th e naughty boy __________ to our neighbor’s pet dog?A. doesB. has doneC. had doneD. would do13. Ther e is a possibility that the factory may close __________ econo my turns better.A. ifB. unlessC. soD. when14. It has not been raining for months. The plants __________ want watering by now.A. couldB. mayC. mustD. should15. Miss Poole had no friend s and seldom h ad visitors, __________ th e girls who came over occasion ally for high tea.A. besidesB. despiteC. except forD. regardless ofPart II Reading Co mpreh ensionDirections: Ther e ar e 5 reading passages in this part. After r eading each passag e, you will f ind some question s or unf inished statemen ts. For each question or statement ther e ar e 4 choices marked A. , B. , C. and D. You should choose the mo st appropriate an swer and write th e letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.Question s 16 to 18 ar e based on the following passage.The United States is a country of immigr ants. After the Nativ e Americans, all peopl e have an immigrant p ast exc ept African sl aves and their descend ants（后代）. The f ir st immigran ts were Eu ropeans, and the arrived in Jamesto wn, Virginia, in 1607. They arrived from Engl and on a ship named the Mayflo wer to esc ape r eligious persecution（迫害）.The f ir st European immigrants formed thirteen colonies（殖民地）under England. Th e thirteen colonies were not happy with th e mother country, England. Th e colonies were p aying taxes but did not have power. They decided to f ight and won their independ ence. The new Ame ric ans wrote th e Declar ation of Independ ence. It said that all men wer e created equ al, but it did not include Indians, African slav es or wo men. The colonies celebr ated th eir independence fro m Engl and on July 4, 1776. th ey became a new country, and G eorge W ashington was the f irst presid ent.In the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s, many immigrants came to the United States from differ ent countries. Everyone wanted jobs, freedom, education, and better opportunities. Fro m the 1950s to 2003, many new i mmigr ants c ame bec ause of war, or for econo mic or political r easons. Many of these people were Asian or Hispanic. The United States Cen sus said that the total population reached 300 million in 2006. Some people think that these new immigr ants contribute to the U. S. economy and help keep prices do wn. Some Americans think that the United States needs immigran ts’ energy and positive attitude about work ing in low-l evel or diff icult jobs. Other p eople disagree with this idea and think these immigran ts tak e the jobs that the Americ ans need or want.16.According to the passage, who are th e f irst immigrants in Americ a?A. The Afric an slav es.B. The Asi an descendents.C. The Englishmen.D. The native American s.17. Why did the f irst thirteen colonies f ight with th eir mother country?A. To stop paying taxes.B. To get more power.C. To set the African sl aves fr ee.D. To win their independence.18. Some people do not welco me th e new i mmigrants bec ause they __________.A. mak e no contributions to the U. S.B. take the jobs the Americ ans needC. work in low-lev el jobs in the U. S.D. expand Americ an populationQuestion s 19 to 21 ar e based on the following passage.More and mor e employers use the online application process to help them f ind the right per son for the job. So, it’s likely that you’ll have to apply online for some openings that interest you. In a recent survey, employers offer ed the follow ing advice for how to make an electronic application outstanding:●Follow directions. Be careful to enter the correc t data in the correct f ield.●Tailor your application information to the position. Don’t copy and paste tex t from your generic rèsu mè.●Complete all f i elds—even those that ar en’t requir ed.●If the company offers an optional（非强制性）assessment test online , take it.●In some cases, you may be asked to attach your resume to the application. M ake sure your resume can hold its own in a very simpleformat.●If possible, spell-check your application before submitting it. Have an error-free application: This application serves as theemployer’s f irst impression of you.●Include a strong objective. Ask a car eer counselor to help you word your objective .●Follow up your electronic application with a person al e-mail to the recruiter （招聘人员）.A follo w-up phon e call is acc eptabl e if thejob posting or ad does not say ―NO phone calls.‖19.What is the passag e mainly about?A.How to make succ essful online application.B.When to write a resume for online application.C.Where to f ind the right person for the job.D.What to prepar e before sub mitting a well-written resume.20.According to the passage, your electronic application will not be outstanding if you __________.A. List a strong objectiveB. Consult a car eer counselorC. Enter the data in the correct f i eldD. miss the optional assessmen t test21. Why do you need to check the spelling of your application before sending it?A. Because you are requir ed to do so.B. Because you will be accepted easily.C. Because I is what the c areer counselor suggests you do.D. Because an error-free application is the employer’s f irst impression.Question s 22 to 26 ar e based on the following passage.Do you have extra stu ff on your hands? The Inter net can help you turn that extr a stuff into cash. Befor e the Intern et, Americ ans sold stuff from their garag es or yards. Online shopping sites now provide a new place for people around the world.eBay was the f irst site wh ere individual sellers could sell goods online. Ten years later, eBay now has over 150 million users in more than 30 countries.This trend h as spr ead quickly around the globe. Major comp anies now see th e Asi an market as h aving the mo st potential. American compani es Amazon and Y ahoo both recently partner ed with larg e Chinese sites.Selling on an Internet auction is actu ally quite simple. First, users p ay a fee to list their goods. Buyers then bid on the item. When the auction closes, the high est bidder wins. The seller is then r esponsible for shipping it. After th e sal e, the buyer and seller c an pos t comments about the sale on each other’s pro f ile.Don’t want an auction to decide the price for you? Choose a site where you can decide instead. Craigslist has community-based sites worldwide wher e user s can list items for sale with a suggested price.Ready to put your used stuff online? First, f ind a Web site th at serves your area. eBay and Y ahoo Auctions both have Web sites in many Asian countries. Second, mak e sure to market your item well. When writing the description, use accurate and speci f ic details. Include a picture; buyers like to see the product before purch asing it.You needn’t decid e to buy or sell anything tod ay, but go ah ead and start browsing. You might f ind something you could use. Make your money stretch with these ―online gar age sal es.‖21.According to the passage, the Intern et provides a larg e market for __________.A. old and worn thingsB. old and used thingsC. new and hand-made thingsD. new and mac hine-made things23. What does a buyer do on an Internet auction?A. To list the goods.B. To bid on the item.C. To ship the goods.D. To pay a fee f irst.24. To sell things online, you should know how to __________your items effectively.A. chargeB. listC. mark etD. price25. In the last paragr aph, ―Make you money str etch‖ p robably means __________.A. to spend more mon ey on the netB. to make mon ey on the InternetC. to get you money’s worthD. to keep you money and spend it later26. Which of the following is probably the best title for this passage?A. Market OnlineB. Options OnlineC. Online SalesD. Development of WebsitesQuestion s 27 to 30 ar e based on the following passage.Business is often seen as the ―bad guy‖ in environmental matter becau se people feel that businesses will do anything to make a prof it. Unfortunately, this is to often the case.Many business people, in fact, believe that they can’t make a prof it and be kind to the environment at the same time. However, it does not necessarily h ave to b e this way. Using co mmon bu siness str ategi es, co mpa ni es h ave fou nd ways to b ecome environmentally friendly or ―green‖and increase their pro f its at the same time.One such str ategy th at businesses u se is known as ―product differen tiation‖. This ter m means th at a comp any advertised the fa ct that its products are differ ent from other, similar products. A number of environmentally friendly companies hav e done this successfully. For example, in marketing th eir products, organic（有机的）food companies emph asize th e organic asp ect. Th at is, they highlight the fac t that no chemicals h ave been used to grow th e food, and so it is better for consumers’ h ealth and for the environment.Another ―green‖ business strategy that h as been successful is waste reduction. Many companies h ave consider ed waste an pollution as a necessary part of the production process. They have done little to prevent either waste or pollution, unless there were laws that forced them to. However, other co mpani es h ave realized th at ther e ar e def inite adv antages to r educing waste and pollution. Less waste and les s pollution mean s a more eff icient production process. The 3M Comp any started a program th at rewarded employees for succ essful ideas about how to reduce waste and prevent pollution last year. Thi s program h as helped th e company pollute much less and save mor e than a h alf billion dollars.27.What is the passag e mainly about?A.What businesses c an do to become more pro f itableB.Why business is seen as th e environmental b ad guyC.Business strategies for intern ational comp ani es todayD.How businesses c an be both ―green‖ and prof itabl e28.When ―product differenti ation‖ is adopted, the product is usually __________.A.advertised as something differ ent from si milar productsB.good either for your health or for the environmentC.very prof itable for the comp anyD.environmentally friendlyp anies th at tak e measur es to reduc e waste and pollution __________.A. are mor e productiveB. are less successfulC. sav e moneyD. spend more money30.The 3M Co mpany rewarded employees for__________.A.helping prevent waste and pollutionB.ideas th at would increase its prof itsC.successful strategies for marketingD.improving product differentiationQuestion s 31to 35 ar e based on the following passag e.We can make mi stak es at any age. Some mistakes we mak e ar e about mon ey. But most mistakes are about people. ―Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?‖ ―When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?‖ ―And Paul-why didn’t pick up that he was friendly just becau se 1 h ad a car?‖ When we look back, doubts like these can make u s feel bad. But wh en we look back, It’s too late.Why do we go wrong about our friends –or our enemies? So meti mes wh at people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someon e tells you, ―You’re a lucky dog .‖ that’s being friendly. But ―lucky dog‖? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the ―dog‖ bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that the doesn’t think you deserve your luck.―Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for ‖ is another noise that says o ne thing and means anoth er. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wr apped up in this phrase is the thought th at your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of a all the starving people in the world when you hav en’t got a date for Saturday night.How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words f it the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of wh at people to you may sav e another mistak e.31. According to the author, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______ .A.even friends are annoyed wh en we check wh at they sayB.People usu ally state one thing but mean s anoth erC.We fail to listen car efully wh en they talkD.We tend to doubt what our friends say32. ―You’re a lucky dog‖ probably conveys the meaning tha t __________.A.you’re a friendly personB.you’re envious of othersC.you do not deserve the luckD.you should thank others for your luck33.In the sentenc e ―Maybe he doesn’t see it himself.‖(Para. 2), ―it‖ refers to __________.A. being friendlyB. a bit of envyC. lucky dogD. your luck34. According to the last paragr aph, wh at can you do to save anoth er mistake?A. Spend time thinking about wh at people talking.B. Take a good look at the person talkingC. Focus on the look in the speaker’s ey esD. Try to catch every word of the speaker35. This passag e is mainly about __________.A.why we misunder stand what peopl e sayB.how to behave when we listen to othersC.why we so meti mes go wrong with our friends or enemiesD.how to avoid mistak es wh en we communicate with peoplePart III ClozeDirections: Ther e is a passag e followed with 10 blanks. Read the passage car efully and then choose th e most appropriate answe r fro m the 4 choices mark ed A. , B. , C. and D. Then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the An swer Sheet.A Happy Family and a Long LifeWhen Jap an’s Kamato Hongo died at th e ag e of 116, sh e was th e world’s oldest wo man. But Mrs. Hongo seemed to hav e had a perfe ctly36 lifestyle, and there seems to be no particul ar reason for her to hav e lived so long. She enjoyed things th at are so metimes consid ered to be37 , such as drinking tea, coffee and ev en a small amount of alcohol every day, although sh e did not smoke. So 38 was her secr et?After getting married, sh e stay ed on Kagoshima, the island wher e she was born, helping her 39 on his farm during he long life. Mrs. Hongo gave birth to seven children, lived through three wars, and 40 a volcano eruption on Kagoshima in 1914.41 her eventful life, she was h appy and hated being away from her family. She al ways kept a close relation ship with all sev en of her children, and in fact, when sh e could no longer look 42 herself, she wen t to live with one of her daughter s, Shizue, and her family.Then, at the end of her 43 life Mrs. Hongo seemed to think more about her early life than the pr esen t, and some times 44to recognize close relatives and fri ends who visited h er. She preferred to live in the 45 , and talk about her very happy childhood. Was happiness th e secr et of her long life?36. A. normal B. usual C. common D. casual37. A. unnecessary B. unhealthy C. unattr active D. unimportant38. A. how B. which C. why D. what39. A. paren ts B. husband C. children D. friend40. A. endured B. suffer ed C. survived D. escaped41. A. prior to B. Without C. Instead of D. Despite42. A. after B. around C. over D. into43. A. plain B. long C. miserable D. boring44. A. refused B. tired C. manag ed D. failed45. A. past B. hospital C. countryside D. presentPart IV Word FormsDirections: There ar e 10 incomplete sen tenc es in this part. You should f ill in each blank with the proper form of th e word given in the brackets.Write the word in the corresponding spac e on the Answer Sh eet.46.This job requires the ability to act with speed and _________.(decide)47.He picked up his bag and __________ (hurry) off along the platform.48.The man insisted on __________ (help) me f ind a taxi even though I told him I didn’t need any help.49.Backley was bitterly __________ (disappoint) wh en an injury prevented him for m competing in the Olympic G ames.50.He developed computer to handl e complicated __________ (f in ance) tr ansactions.51.He lives in Australia no w , so we only see hi m very __________ （occasion）.52.His __________ (refuse) to come to our wedding upset th e new couple.53.She no longer had that feeling of __________ (d epend ence) she had fought so hard to win.54.He looked down at the floor in an attempt to hid his __________ (emb arrass).55.The captain angrily seized hi m by the arm , and ask ed him wh at he meant by such bad __________ (beh ave)Part V Transl ation—English into ChineseDirections: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Ther e are 5 sentenc es in this part . Write your translation in the corresponding space on the An swer Sheet.56.We are deeply concerned about the r ecent dev elopmen ts of the issu e in this country.57.Due to rapid growth in investmen t , there ar e new f ir ms opening in this city every day.p anies with deal in the global marketpl ace need to be able to adapt to differ ent business cultures.59.We will agree to sign the new contr act provided that you increase our salari es by 5%.60.However, we will need a little more evidence befor e we reac h conclusions on some of these things.Part VI WritingDirections: This part is to test you ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of invitation. You can refer to the following information in Chin ese. You should write about 100 words on the An swer Sheet.假设你是黄海大学英语系的学生李明，请代表Tom Smith先生给住在北京长安街建国饭店2008房间的Peter Johnson 先生发一封邀请信，请他于四月八日（星期五）早上九点参见为To m Smith 先生举办的画展开幕式。