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2013年成人本科学位英语统一考试试题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 choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through center.Passage 11. In the past, many young people ______.A. knew the effects of warB. went in for politicsC. liked to save the wounded in warsD. were willing to be soldiers2. Now with TV people can _____.A. discus politics at an information centerB. show more interest in politicsC. make their own decisions on political affairsD. express their opinions freely3. The author thinks that TV advertisements _____.A. are not reliable on the wholeB. are useless to peopleC. are a good guide to adultsD. are very harmful to the young4. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. People have become used to crimes now.B. With a TV set some problems can be solved quickly.C. People now like to read books with picture.D. The adults are less violent than the young.5. From the passage, we can conclude that _____.A. children should keep away from TV programs should be improvedC. children’s books should have picturesD. TV has a deep influence on the youngPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Nonverbal (非语言的) communication has to do with gestures, movements and closeness of two people when they are talking. (78) The scientists say that those gestures, movements and so on have meaning which words do not carry.6. According to the passage, nonverbal communication _____.A. is a method often used by people who cannot speakB. can tell something that words cannotC. can be used to talk with people who cannot bearD. is less used than words7. The South American _____.A. tends to keep a distance between himself and the person he is speaking toB. usually stands close to the person he is talking toC. is often unfriendly when spoken toD. is often cold and distant when speaking8. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Less eye contact suggests distance in relation.B. The longer one looks at you , the more interest he has in you.C. There is more eye contact between people who like each other.D. Shorter eye contact show more interest in what one is talking about.9. Too long a gaze _____.A. may upset people being looked atB. shows one’s great confidenceC. indicates one’s interest in the talkD. tells you how friendly one is10. Constant smiling without apparent reason _____.A. is a sign of one’s friendlinessB. is a sign of one’s unfriendlinessC. makes people fell happyD. makes people feel uncomfortablePassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:In the United States elementary education begins at the age of six. At this stage nearly all the teachers are women, Mostly married. (80) The atmosphere is usually very friendly, and the teachers have now accepted the idea that the important thing is to make the children happy and interested. The old authoritarian (要绝对服从的) methods of education were discredited (不被认可) rather a long time ago - so much so that many people now think that they have gone too far in the direction of trying to make children happy and interested rather than gibing them actual instruction.The social education of young children tries to make them accept the idea that human beings in a society need to work together for their common good. So the emphasis is on co-operation rather than competition throughout most of this process. This may seem curious, in view of thefact that American society is highly competitive; however, the need for making people sociable in this sense has come to be regarded as one of the functions of education. Most Americans do grow up with competitive ideas, and obviously quite a few as criminals, but it is not fair to say that the educational system fails. Ti probably does succeed in making most people sociable and ready to help one another both in material ways and through kindness and friendliness.11. According to the passage, the U.S. elementary education is supposed to make children _____.A. sensible and sensitiveB. competitive and interestedC. curious and friendlyD. happy and co-operative12. Some Americans complain about elementary schools because they think _____.A. children are reluctant to help each otherB. schools lay too much emphasis on co-operationC. children should grow up with competitive ideasD. schools give little actual instruction to children13. The author’s attitude towards American education can be best described as _____.A. favorableB. negativeC. tolerantD. unfriendly14. The American educational system emphasizes _____.A. material wealthB. competitionC. co-operationD. personal benefit15. The word “sociable” (Line 8, Paragraph2) most probably means _____.A. fond of talking freelyB. friendly with other peopleC. concerned about social welfareD. happy at schoolPart Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. Since he left the university, he _____ in an accounting company.A. has been workingB. had workedC. had been workingD. was working17. The weather in China is different from ____.A. AmericaB. in AmericaC. that in AmericaD. one in America18. It was not until dawn _____ their way out of the forest.A. when they foundB. that they foundC. did they findD. that they didn’t find19. ____ he says or does won’t make me change my mind at all.A. Whatever B However C. Which D. How20. We all believe that it’d be hard for him to _____ extra responsibilities now.A. take apartB. take upC. takeon D. take back21. He was very rude to the customs officer, _____ of course made things even worse.A. whoB. whomC.what D. which22. The goods _____ when we arrived at the airport.A. were just unloadingB. were just been unloadingC. had just unloadedD. were just being unloaded23. All things _____, the planned trip had to be called off.A. consideredB. be consideredC. consideringD. having considered24. ______ purpose did you say their team would beat ours ?A. For whichB. WhatC. Forwhat D. Which25. Since there isn’t much time left, you can just tell us bout it ____.A. in detailB. in shortC. inall D. in brief26. People appreciate _____ with him because he has a good sense of humor.A. to workB. workingC. to haveworked D. have working27. The little village hasn’t changed much _____ a new road and two more stores.A. exceptB. besidesC. exceptthat D. except for28. Let’s start working on the project, _____?A. shall weB. will weC. don’twe D. aren’t we29. I don’t think it appropriate to _____ such an issue at the meeting .A. bring inB. bring offC. bringup D. bring about30. In fact, I would rather have left for the countryside _____ at home.A. by stayingB. than stayingC. than tostay D. than have stayed31. _______ a teacher, one must first be a pupil.A. BeingB. Having beenC. Tobe D. To have been32. _______, a form must be filled in.A. If you want to get this jobB. In order to get this jobC. Making request for this jobD. To ask for this job33. _______, in a company, Miss Li will become a famous pup singer.A. It is an employee thatB. She was an employeeC. An employee beforeD. Once an employee34. He asked her to go to a concert with him but she ______ his invitation _____ politely.A. turned; downB. turned; outC. turned; awayD. turned; up35. ______ Japanese, she has to study another foreign language.A. ExceptB. Except forC. In addition toD. Beside36. It was while she was sleeping in her bedroom ____ a thief broke into the house.A. whichB. thatC.where D. than37. In learning English we should not ______ students of their mistakes all the time.A. remindB. rememberC.remain D. remark38. These three teachers vary _____ their manner of teaching.A. betweenB. fromC.with D. in39. Who can it be? I’m quite _____ a loss to guess.A. ofB. onC.in D. at40. The monitor _____ the examination papers to the class for his teacher.A. deliveredB. distributedC.reported D. presented41. Have you any _____ that you were not there at 9 o’clock last night?A. statementB. causeC.words D. proof42. The children looked up as the planes passed _____ .A. overallB. overheadC.outward D. forward43. Charles Dickens _____ many wonderful characters in his novels.A. inventedB. discoveredC. uncoveredD.created44. Many young people find it harder to appreciate _____ music than pop music.A. simpleB. lightC.ancient D. classical45. If the wounded soldier had been given first _____ , he would not have died.A. helpB. aidC.care D. attentionPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.46. We should start [at once ]and not waste [too] much time [to argue] [about] the procedure.A B C D47. ["Shall I]give you a cheque [for $10?]" "I'd rather you [give] me $10 [in notes]"A B CD48. After [driving] twenty miles, he suddenly [realized] that he [has been]A B C[Driving] in a wrong direction.D49. We [will have] to [put off] our departure [in the case] it [rains.]A B C D50. The girl [her] father [is] a famous pianist [learned] to play [the] pianoA B C Dw hen she was a small child.51. This morning I heard [on the radio] [which]the steel industry hasA Bdecided [to give] its employees a [10% raise] in pay.C D52. [Not knowing] the language and [having no] friends in the country,A Bhe [found impossible] [to get] a job.C D53.Once [giving] [a set of] instructions, a computer can gather [a wide ranger]A B Cof information [for different purposes.]D54. The old man [will never] forget the event, [that] [has changed] his lifeA B C[ever since.]D55. Little children [will listen] [what] people say and [try to] imitateA B C[what] they hear.DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.In China it is relatively usual to ask people their age, but in the West this question is generally regarded as impolite. This is particularly true 56 women, and even morethan 57 if the inquirer is a man.However, it is very 58 to ask children their age, and some adults may not mind 59 either. In fact, some elderly people are quite happy to 60 their age, especially if they feel they look young 61 their age. Nevertheless, it is not very wise to ask a(n) 62 question like "How old are you?". If elderly people want to talk about their age, and perhaps receive a compliment on how young they look, they may easily 63 the topic themselves, and ask the other person to 64 how old they are. 65 such a question, it is quite acceptable to discuss age 66 . They normally expect to be complimented on their youthfulness, though rather than 67 that they look very old!68 Westerners do not usually ask people directly how old they are, this does not 69 that they are not interested to know how old other people are. They may ask someoneelse 70 the information, 71 they may try to 72 the topic indirectly. Sometimes discussions about educational 73 and the number of years of working experience may provide some 74 , but this is not always the 75 .56. A. on B. for C. in D. of57. A. that B. such C. than D. so58. A. average B. normal C. expected D. unusual59. A. being asked B. asking C. to ask D. to be asked60. A. release B. reflect C. reveal D. remark61. A. to B. with C. for D. at62. A. open B. strange C. impolite D. direct63. A. bring about B. bring up C. bring along D. bring to64. A. guess B. know C. learn D. predict65. A. For B. With C. In D. On66. A. free B. freedom C. freely D. in a free way67. A. being told B. told C. to tell D. to be told68. A. Though even B. Even C. Even that D. Even though69. A. include B. intend C. mean D. conclude70. A. about B. of C. with D. for71. A. rather than B. or else C. so else D. still else72. A. approach B. solve C. address D. take73. A. background B. level C. knowledge D. experience74. A. knowledge B. clues C. evidence D. suggestions75. A. truth B. case C. reality D. factPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.76. Children do not have enough experience to realize that TV shows present an unreal world; that TV advertisements lie to sell products that are sometimes bad or useless.77．Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and interesting, they do not have the patience to read an article without pictures; to read a book that requires thinking; to listen to a teacher who doesn't do funny things like the people on children's programs.78. The scientists say that those gestures, movements and so on have meaning which words do not carry.79. The length of time that the person whom you are speaking to looks at your eyes indicates the mount of interest he has in the things you are talking about.80. The atmosphere is usually very friendly, and the teachers have now accepted the idea that the important thing is to make the children happy and interested.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81．同意这项建议的请举手。

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Part1 Oral Communication(10 points)Section ADirections:In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A,B and C,taken from the dialogue.Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Dialogue OneA.It sounds like a flu.B.I also advise resting for a couple of days.C.Boy,when it rains,it pours.Doctor:What has been bothering you?Patient:I have a s tuffy nose and a sore throat.Plus,I’ve been coughing a lot. 1Doctor:Any stomach pains?Patient:Actually,yes.My stomach”s been upset for a few days.Doctor:_ 2 It’s been going around lately.Patient:Anything I can do for it?Doctor:I’ll prescribe some medicines for you to take 3Patient:Docs that mean I shouldn’t go to work?Doctor:Only when you fool up to it.You should stay home for at least a day or two.Dialogue TwoA.So,what are you going to do with the money?B.You have lots of money.C.How much do I owe you?Joshua:Dad.Allowance day.Can I have my allowance ?Father:Oh.I forgot about that.Joshua:You ALWAYS forget.Father:I guess I do 4Joshua:Just$13.Father:Well,I’m not sure if I have that much.Joshua:Go to the bank 5Father:Lots of money,uh?Uh,well,I think the bank is closed.Joshua:Then,what about your secret money jar under your bed?Father:Oh,I guess I could do that. 6Joshua:I’m going to put some in saving,give some to the poor people,and use the rest to buy books.Father:Well,that sounds great,Joshua.Section BDirections:In this section there is one incomplete interview which has four blanks and four choices A,B,C,and D,taken from the interview.Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the interview and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A.Nationalities stay in their own areas.B.People don’t queue like they do here in England.C.What I liked best was that I could work and still lead a normal life.D.Some supermarkets are open twenty-four hours a day.Interviewer:How long did you live in the States?Interviewee:I was there for two years,in New York,and I enjoyed it tremendously. 7 I mean,the shops are open till 10:00p.m.Interviewer:All shops?Interviewee:Yes,everything.Food shops,chemists,and department stores. 8 And on public holidays,only the banks are shut.Interviewer:I see,emn...Do you think New York is as multinational as London?Interviewee:Oh,that’s for sure.But it’s not as mixed 9 like there’s Russian section,the German section and China Town.But I think the major difference between these two cities was the height of the place.Everything was up in the Big Apple.We lived on the thirty-fifth floor.And of course everything is faster and the New Yorks are much ruder.Interviewer:Oh!In what way?Interviewee:Well,pushing in the street,fights about getting on the bus, 10 And of course the taxi drivers!New York taxi drivers must be the rudest in the world！Part II Vocabulary(10points)Directions:In this part there are ten sentences,each with one word or phrase underline.Choose the one from the four choices marked A,B,C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentences.Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.11.I read the newspaper every day so that I can stay informed about current events.A.importantB.internationaltestD.cultural12.After seven days in the desert,the explorer was relieved when he eventually found water.A.predictablyB.finallyC.luckilyD.accidentally13.When we gave the children ice cream,they immediately ceased crying.A.startedB.continuedC.resumedD.stopped14.The science teacher demonstrated the process of turning solid gold into liquid.A.showedB.elaboratedC.devisedD.simplified15.John’s application for admission to graduate studies in the School of Education has been a pproved.A.entranceB.acceptanceC.experienceD.allowance16.Most college students in the United States live away from home.A.apartB.downC.elsewhereD.along17.The pursuit of maximum profit often drives manufacturers to turn out things that can do harm to people’s beath.A.preserveB.promoteC.processD.produce18.Many different parts make up an airplane:the engine(s),the wings,the tail,and so on.poseB.decorateC.constructD.derive19.You make it sound as if I did it on purpose.A.carefullyB.unwillinglyC.incrediblyD.deliberately20.He could never have foreseen that one day his books would sell in millions.A.understoodB.explainedC.expectedD.believedPart III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Section ADirections:In this section there are four passages followed by question or unfinished statements,each with four suggested answer A,B,C and D .Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneFive or six years ago,I attended a lecture on the science of attention.A philosopher who conducts research in the medical school was talking about attention blindness,the basic feature of the human brain that,when we concentrate intensely on one task,causes us to miss just about everything else.Because we can’t see what we can’t see,our lecturer was determined to catch us in the act.He had us watch a video of six people tossing basketballs back and forth ,three in which shirts and three in black,and our lask was to keep track only of the tosses among the people in which.The tape rolled,and everyone began counting.Everyone except me.I’m dyslexic,and the moment I saw that grainy tape with the confusing bas ketball tossers,I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep track of their movements,so I let my mind wander.My curiosity was aroused,though,when about 30 seconds into the tape,a gorilla came in among the players.She(we later learned a female student was in the gorilla suit) stared at the camera,thumped her chest,and then strode away while they continued passing the balls.When the tape stopped,the philosopher asked how many people had counted at least a dozen basketball tosses.Hands went up all over.He then asked wh o had counted13,14,and congratulated those who’d scored the perfect15.Then he asked,“And who saw the gorilla?”I raised my hand and was surprised to discover I was the only person at my table and one of only three or four in the large room to do so .He’d set us up,Itapping us in our own attention blindness.Yes,there had been a trick ,but he wasn’t the one who had played it on us.By concentrating so hard on counting,we had managed to miss the gorilla in the midst.21.This passage describesA.a basketball matchB. An experimentC.a philosopherD.a gorilla22.“Attention blindness”refers toA.the fact that one can’t see what one can’t seeB.Seeing one thing while missing all elseC.Keeping track of just about everyingD.The condition of being blind to details23.“Catch us in the act”(Para.1)is closest in meaning to“find us ”A.doing something improperB.sleeping during the lectureC.counting the basketball tossesD.failing to notice something within sight24.How many people in the room saw the gorilla in the video?A.1B.3or 4C.13or 14D.1525.Whom does “he ”(last paragraph)refer to ?A.The authorB.The gorillaC.The lecturerD.The studentPassage TwoThere are few sadder sights than 8 pile of fan letters ,lovingly decorated with hand drawings,suffering in a bin,The sparkly envelopes were addressed to Taylor Swift,a pop star much beloved by teenage and pre-teen girls.“Dear Taylor,”read one discarded message ,”I love you so much !!You are the best!!And you are really beautiful and cute !! I’m really enjoying your songs.”This along with hundreds of other similor letters sent from around the world,was discovered in a Nashville recycling disposal unit by a local woman,Swift’s management was quick to reassure her admitery that they had been thouwn out accidentally . The response may come as a disappointment to any devotee who imagines,as they compose their letters ,that Swift makes time to view each one personally .Dealing with piles of lars mail is ,however,an administrative burden for most celebrities.While some celebrities do like to go through their mail personally ,the majority simply do not have time .But the fate of their correspondence is something most commitred fans will not wish and well on ,says Lynn Zubermis ,an expect in the psychology of London at West Chester University.“There’s this little bit of every fan that thinks their will be the one that stands but---it’s not an expectation ,but a hope that theirs will be seen by the celebrity.”While the relationship between the fan and the celebrity may exist only in the mind of the farmer,it’s stems from a sleeply-rooted human next for community and belonging,Zucrms believes.As a result ,even receiving,a mass-producexl letter of acknowledgement and a photo stumped with a reproduced signature can be a power experietice .“People have a tremendous need to connect with the person they are idolising ( 偶像化)”she says .“They can’t them up and say,”Can we have coffee?”It’s not about the autograph( 签名）.It’s about the moment of conn ection .”26.which of the following statements is true ?A.The letters in the bin were exaggeratingB.Some letters to Swift were thrown away unread.C.A woman discovered the letters and discarded them.D.Poorly decorated letters were left unread.27.Swift’s manger ment claimed that .A.Swift had read each one of lettersB.Fans could trust them with their lettersC.They were quick in response to the incidentD.They did not internal to thraw away the letters28.Most celebritiesA.are too busy to read fan mail.B.Are afraid of receiving fan mail.C.Try their best to read fan mail themselvesD.Cute about the lute of fan mail29.According to Zubernis , fans want their letters to be read because they .A.hope to show their hand drawingsB.want the celebrities to see their talentC.desire to get connected with the starsD.dream of getting a photo of the stars30.Which of the following will fans cherish the most?A.The feeling of being related to their starsB.The sense of being similar to their starsC.The time spent with their starsD.The autograph of their starsPassage ThreeFacelift( 紧肤术) followed by a week on a beach in Thailand? Hip surgery with a side of shopping in Singapore? Over the last 10 years, Asia’s rise on the medical tourism scene has been quick. Eastern nations dominate the global scene. Now Bali wants a slice of the action.The Indonesian island recently opened its first facility specifically targeting medical tourists with packages and services, Bali international Medical Centre (BIMC) Nusa Dua. BIMC already has an international hospital in Kuta , which opened in 1998.The new internationally managed facility offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and dental care.Unlike most of the region’s hospitals, BIMC is designed to feel more like a spa or resort( 度假村) than a medical facility..The 50-bed hospital has a 24-hour medical emergency entrance and hotel-like lobby at the front of the building servicing the hospital’s medical , and dental centers.If you’re a celebrity who doesn’t want everyone to know you’re here for a bit of lipo(吸脂术)，no worries. There’s a p rivate entrance that leads to the CosMedic Centre ,which offers views of a golf course.BIMC has even teamed up with the nearby Courtyard by Marriott Bali, which provides specific after-care services like tailor-made meals and wellness programs for patients.Latest technology and cool interiors are a start, but breaking into a regional industry that already has some of the worlds top international hospitals will be tough, says Josef-Woodman, CEO of U.S.-based medical travel consumer guide Patients Beyond Borders(PBB).“As a newcomer,Bali faces stiff competition from nearby international healthcare providers.To compete,Bali will to demonstrate a quality level of care and promote its services to the region and the world .On the positive side,Bali is blessed as one of the region’s safest ,most popular tourist destinations,with a built -in potential to attract medical travelers.”The lndonesian island could’t have picked a better time to get into the game,says PBB.”The world population is aging and becoming weather at rates that surpass the availability of quality healthcare resources ,”says the company’s research.31.w hat does “medical tourism:(para 1)probably mean?A.Trcating a disease during a tripB.Attracting patients with package tours.C.Cosmetic treatment and a tour in one.D.Turning hospitals into tourist attractions.32.H ow does BLMC differ from regular hospitals?A.I t offers cosmctic surgery.B.I t has better environment and services.C.I t accepts international patients.D.I t has more beds and longer service hours.33.B IMC wishes to attract celebrities with its .A.privacy measuresB.first -class designC.free golf courseD.tailor-made meals34.According to Woodman ,BIMC .A.threatens its regional competitor.B.will soon take the led in the industry.C.needs further improvement.D.faces both challenges and opportunities.35.What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A.The population is developing faster than medical resources.B.Healthcare is hardly available for the aging population .C.The world is in need of more quality medical care.D.The world population is becoming older and richer.Passage FourFor many of us, asking for help is it difficult concept. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness that the world would not have known about, had we not asked for help.Ironically, it’s been my experience that people who are able to deliver well-positioned requests for help are seen as very strong individuals. When they demonstrate the humility ( 谦卑)to ask for help, they carn the respect of others. People who receive a heartfelt request for help are usually honored by the request. In turn we are strengthened by the very help that is provided.One of my clients (we’ll call her Kira) recently made a shift in how she wa s interacting with her boss. When asked to prepare presentations, she assumed that she was expected to go away, develop the content , deliver it at the required meeting and then wait for feedback from her boss. Her boss was highly regarded for the impact of his presentations, while Kira often felt that her presentations were lacking. When she took a hard look at how this approach was working for her. Kira recognized that she had not yet made use of her boss’s support. She could learn far more about creating attractive presentations by walking through a draft with her boss—focusing on the content plus her delivery—and obtaining feedback earlier in the process rather than at the back end .So she made the request for his support.The outcome? Her boss was delighted to coach Kira and was enthusiastic about the opportunity to put into use his own strength by teaching presentation skills more effectively to her. By taking the time to work together on preparation for a number of Kira’s key presentations, she benefited from her boss’s thought process and was able to distinguish the critical compoments to enhance her own presentations. Kira’s presentations now have punch!Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burdens on the other person. Ironically, we may be missing an opportunity to show others how we value and respect them. People who know you and think well of you are often highly motivated to help. Furthermore, the more specific you can be about what you need from them, the easier it is for them to assist you.36.Many people are unwilling to ask for help because theyA. are confident of themselvesB. do not trust other peopleC. are ashamed of doing soD. do not think it necessary37.Which of the following may the author agree with?A .Asking for help means admitting weaknesses.B.Helping others is helping oneself.C.Well-positioned requests for help are welcomed.D.Weak people often need more help.38 .Kira’s request for helpA. turned out rewardingB. was turned downC. led to her promotion C. benefited her boss in return39.“Kirs’s presentations now have punch”means her presentations areA. ForcefulB. ControversialC. well receivedD. highly motivating40.The purpose of the passage is toA. illustrate how to ask for helpB. show the importance of mutual helpC. call for attention to others’ requestsD. encourage people to ask for helpSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A,B,C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A fascinating n ew study reveals that Americans are more likely to call their children “intelligent”. while European parents focus on happiness and balance.Here’s what one parent had to say about the intelligence of her 3-year –old, which was apparent to her from the very first moments of her life.“I have this vivid memory, when she was born of them taking her to clean her off. And she was looking all around. She was alert from the very first second. I look her out when she was six weeks old to a shopping mall to have her picture taken people would stop me and say:“What an alert baby.”One guy stopped me and said,“Lady, she was on intelligent baby.”Not only are Americans far more likely to focus on their children’s intelligence and cognative skills, they are also far l ess likely to describe them as “happy” or “easy” children to parent.“The U.S. unhealthy interest in cognitive development in the early years overlooks so much else” the researchers told us.Comment1:Probably indicates more about difference in cultural attitudes towards humility and boasting than about parenting styles. Here in the Netherlands if someone called their child “intelligent” I’d be rolling my eyes, both because it’s probably biased and overstated and because it’s just a rotten thing to draw attention to, as if it’s all about whose child is “better”. Life isn’t than much of a damn contest to us.Comment2:Agreed! That would apply in Sweden too. Parenting is more focused on the child’s well-being than social competition (there may be pressures here too, but it is not socially acceptable to express those things).Comment3:I agree and I live in the U.S. Parents’ opinions of their children’s intellect are definitely biased and overstated. It is the most annoying thing to listen to. Beijing “advanced” at a young age has little if anything to dowith their ability to learn as they get older and EVERY child is a genius if you give them a chance and an ear to listen to them. The happier the kid is, the smarter they will be. Happy and healthy is key.41.The passage is mainly concerned with cultural differences inA. bringing up one’s childrenB. describing one’s childrenC. social contestD. choosing a place to live in42.The word “alert” (para.3) is closest in meaning to“”A. intelligentB. easy-goingC. quick at noticing thingsD. happy43.According to Comment1,in ten Netherlands, calling one’s own child “intelligent” isA. boastingB. acceptableC. encouragingD. reasonable44.What nationality is the writer of Comment2?A. DutchB. AmericanC. SwedishD. French45.All of the following are true of Comment 3 EXCEPT thatA.it agrees with all the other commentsB.being happy and healthy is importantC.being intelligent at a young makes no senseD.children’s intellect varies from person to personPart IV Cloze (10 minutes, 10 points)Directions: In this part, t here is a passage with ten blanks . For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best for each blank and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Riding a bike is good exercise and great fun. But what do you do with a bike after you outgrow it? Nicole Basil, 12, has a terrific answer to this question. When she was 8 years old, she 46 Pedal Power. It is a charity that collects bikes that kids have outgrown and donates them to Chicago public schools.Since 2008, Nicols has collected and donated more than 1000 bikes. 47 the bicycles, Pedal Power supplied riders with 400 helmets（头盔）last year. “It is important to ride 48 on a bike, and helmets are a big part of that, ” Nicols says. The Wilmette Bicycle & Sport Shop helps to 49 that all donated bikes are safe to ride. Each bike receives a five-minute 50 by the shop’s employees.The bikes are given to students who have good g rades and perfect attendance. Nicole says:”Some kids aren’t as lucky as others, 51 they still do well in school. I think they should be 52 for that .” Nicole has received e-mails and phone calls from parents and teachers that say test 53 are improving. “Bikes can take you far,” she says. “Good grades can take you even 54 ”Barton Dassinger is the principal of Cesar E.Chavez school in Chicago. Students in his school have received bikes. “It’s been a great way to 55 students to do thei r best, ” Dassinger says. “They work hard to make it happen.”46. A. joined B. created C. helped D. reformed47. A. In addition to B. In honor of C. In line with D. In exchange for48. A. safely B. happily C. freely D. quickly49. A. insist B. accept C. remember D. ensure50. A. look-out B. drop-out C. check-up D. line-up51. A. and B. so C. but D. or52. A. remembered B. rewarded C. repaid D. recommended53. A. papers B. scores C. conditions D. methods54. A. higher B. better C. further D. greater55. A. require B. exploit C. entitle D. motivatePart V Text Completion (20 minutes, 20 points)Directions: In this part there are three short texts with 20 questions(Ranging from 56 to 75). Above each text there are three or four phrases to be completed. First, use the choices provided in the box to complete the phrases. Second, use the completed phrases to fill in the blanks of the text. Note you should blacken the letters that indicate your answers on the Answer Sheet.Text OneA.optimistic aboutB.a needC.a thirdPhrases:A.they felt 56 forB.most were 57 the future for womenC.less than 58 of themIn a recent survey, 55%of 3000 Japanese women polled said they weren’t being treated equally with men at work, and 59 said they expected women’s lives to improve over the next two decades. Yet,only 26% of the women said 60 a strong and organized women’s movement. In a similar survey of American women, a much smaller 29% believed they were treated unfairly at work, 61 and 37% said a women’s movement was needed.Text TwoA.up toB.collectionsC.libraryPhrases:A.introduce you to our 62 facilitiesB.check out 63 five booksC.houses our humanities and map 64Welcome to the university library. This tour will 65 . First of all, the library’s collection of books, reference materials, and other resources are found on levels one to four of this building. Level one 66 . Onlevel two, you will find our circulation desk, current periodicals and journals, and our copy facilities. Our science and engineering sections can be found on level three. Finally, group study rooms and the multimedia center are located on level four. Undergraduate students can 67 for two weeks. Graduate students can check out fifteen books for two months. Books can be renewed up to two times.Text ThreeA.to understand themB.to think aboutC.not accent eliminationD.give them the most troublePhrases:A.identify which specific areas of pronunciation 68B.give you some things 69C.make it difficult for native speakers 70D.focus on accent reduction, 71Many ESL learners are concerned about eliminating their accents, but before you run out and spend hundreds of dollars on the latest pronunciation course, let me 72First, the main goal of any pronunciation course should be to 73 ，which is virtually impossible Rather students should work on reducing areas of their pronunciation that affect comprehensibility, that is, areas of their accents that 74 Second, with this goal in mind students need to be able to 75 . Of course there are universal areas of pronunciation that affect specific language groups and reading up on these commonalities will help youPart VI Translation(10 points)Directions: translate the following passage into Chinese. Write your answer on the Answer sheet.Being unhappy is like an infectious disease. It causes people to shrink away from the sufferer. He soon finds himself alone and miserable. There is however a cure so simple as to seem, at first glance, ridiculous if you don’t feel happy, pretend to be !It works. Before long you will find that instesd of pushing people away, you attract them. You discover how deeply rewarding it is to be the center of wider and widr circles of good will.Then the make-believe becomes a reality. Being happy, once it is realized as a duty and established as a habit opens doors into unimaginable gardens filled with grateful friendsPart VII Writing(15points)Dircctions: write composition of at least 150 words about the topic: the possibity of using the mobile phone to study English (or any other subject)You should write according to the outline given below:1.我认为手机（不）可以用来学习英语或其他知识。

2013年成人高考试题及答案一、选择题（共40分，每题2分）1. 成人高考的报名条件是什么？A. 高中毕业B. 年满18周岁C. 具有完全民事行为能力D. 以上都是答案：D2. 成人高考的考试科目有哪些？A. 语文、数学、英语B. 政治、历史、地理C. 物理、化学、生物D. 以上都有答案：A3. 成人高考的录取分数线是如何确定的？A. 由国家统一划定B. 由各省自行划定C. 由各高校自行划定D. 由考生所在单位划定答案：B4. 成人高考的考试时间一般是在每年的什么时候？A. 3月B. 6月C. 9月D. 12月答案：C5. 成人高考的学历层次有哪些？A. 专科B. 本科C. 研究生D. 以上都有答案：D6. 成人高考的学习形式有哪些？A. 全日制B. 业余C. 函授D. 以上都有答案：D7. 成人高考的报名流程包括哪些步骤？A. 网上报名B. 现场确认C. 缴纳报名费D. 以上都有答案：D8. 成人高考的考试科目中，哪门科目的分值最高？A. 语文B. 数学C. 英语D. 政治答案：B9. 成人高考的考试形式是什么？A. 闭卷B. 开卷C. 半开卷D. 以上都有答案：A10. 成人高考的考试地点一般在哪里？A. 考生所在地B. 报名所在地C. 考试所在地D. 以上都有答案：B11. 成人高考的考试合格标准是什么？A. 总分达到录取分数线B. 单科成绩达到合格线C. 总分和单科成绩均达到合格线D. 以上都有答案：C12. 成人高考的学历证书与普通高校的学历证书有何区别？A. 没有区别B. 成人高考的学历证书上会注明“成人教育”C. 成人高考的学历证书含金量较低D. 以上都有答案：B13. 成人高考的报考对象有哪些？A. 社会在职人员B. 待业人员C. 应届毕业生D. 以上都有答案：D14. 成人高考的报名费用是多少？A. 100元B. 200元C. 300元D. 各省不同，具体以各省规定为准答案：D15. 成人高考的考试大纲是什么？A. 由国家统一制定B. 由各省自行制定C. 由各高校自行制定D. 以上都有答案：A16. 成人高考的考试内容与普通高考有何不同？A. 完全相同B. 略有不同C. 大相径庭D. 以上都有答案：B17. 成人高考的考试难度与普通高考相比如何？A. 更难B. 相同C. 更简单D. 以上都有答案：C18. 成人高考的考试通过率是多少？A. 100%B. 50%C. 30%D. 视具体情况而定答案：D19. 成人高考的学历证书在社会上的认可度如何？A. 非常高B. 一般C. 较低D. 视具体情况而定答案：B20. 成人高考的学历证书可以用于哪些方面？A. 求职B. 考研C. 出国留学D. 以上都有答案：D二、填空题（共20分，每题2分）21. 成人高考的报名时间一般为每年的________月。

关于做好2013年下半年自毕业生网上申报及材料收集工作的通知2013年上半年，省自考办改革了免考和本科毕业资格认定工作办理方法，原有的毕业申报工作较以往有所调整。

本次毕业申报，我校申报人数达历史最多。

为了做好我校下半年自考办证工作，保证将申报材料按时送交主考院校，现就有关事项通知如下，请各专业班主任遵照执行。

一、工作时间安排网上注册时间：2013年11月26日—11月30日注册对象：专科2010级（含以前）已修完全部自考课程、自考学费缴清的考生。

详细名单请见：附件（1）原则可申报毕业学生名单。

各系上交档案时间：2013年12月1日—12月4日考生注册网址：说明：因为网报工作结束后，教务处还要花量大量人力物力做好档案整理工作，尽早将材料报送主考院校，各位学生请在网报系统开通后第一天就开始申报，以便于有多的时间处理后续材料上报问题。

二、申报方法及注意事项（一）网上申报。

登录进入自考毕业生网上注册系统，凭准考证、身份证及姓名进行注册，注册完后，请按流程一步一步操作，认真核对输入信息，并打印校对准确的《毕业生申报表》，在表上签字确认。

（详见附件（2）毕业申报表申报步骤）学费没有交清的学生，本次不予申报。

以往申报存在的问题:（1）申报学校不在湖大、华师、武大3所学校之内，导致查不到申报到哪里去了。

（2）申报专业错误。

如将“汉语言文学”申报成“汉语言文学教育”。

（3）层次填错成“本科(助学班)”，我校毕业生应全部统一申报为“独立本科段(助学班)。

（4）重复申报，会产生两个不同的网报号，容易出现问题。

正确的方法是，被通知有错误后，用原网报号登陆系统，修改错误后，再一次点“申报毕业”，否则申报系统不能记录正确结果，仍然会显示未通过。

如果有重复申报现象，一定要打印申报成功的那张表，即注册编号是通过的那张。

三、信息确认所需材料及注意事项本环节所列工作由学生将材料上交至班主任，再由班主任统一上交至教务处，统一办理。

我处不接受学生直接将材料交至教务处。

湖北省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试真题2013 年（总分：120.00 ，做题时间：90 分钟）一、第I卷选择题（总题数：0,分数：0.00）二、Part I Vocabulary and Structure（总题数：20,分数：20.00）1. By no means ____ our mistakes.（分数： 1.00 ）A. we ought ignoreB. we ought to ignoreC. ought we ignoreD. ought we to ignore V解析：［解析］我们一定不能忽视我们所犯的错误。

本题考查倒装句的用法。

by no means是“绝不，一定不"的意思，放在句首，句子应该倒装。

ought to在倒装时，ought 放到主语的前面, to 作为动词的标志,位置不变,仍在动词的前面。

故选D。

2. This new instrument is far superior ____ the old one we bought three years ago.（分数： 1.00 ）A. thanB. to VC. overD. of解析：［解析］这台新机器远比三年前买的那台要好。

本题考查固定搭配。

be superior to 为固定搭配，意为“优越于，胜过” 。

故选B。

3. No sooner had they got off the train ___ it started moving.（分数： 1.00 ）A. whenB. than VC. thenD. after解析：［解析］火车在他们刚下车的时候就发动了。

本题考查固定搭配。

no sooner...than 为固定搭配，意为“一…就…"，相当于hardly/scarcely...when... 故选B。

4. You should be able to ____right from wrong.（分数： 1.00 ）A. perceiveB. distinguish VC. sightD. observe解析：［解析］你应该能明辨是非。

河北省成人高等教育本科毕业生申请授予学士学位外国语水平考试考试指南根据国务院学位委员会《关于授予成人高等教育本科毕业生学士学位暂行规定》和《关于整顿普通高等学校授予成人高等教育本科毕业生学士学位工作的通知》要求，各类成人高等教育本科毕业生均须通过“成人高等教育本科毕业生申请授予学士学位外国语水平考试”（以下简称成人学士外语水平考试）方可申请我省高校学士学位。

一、报考对象凡在读的教育部批准、国家承认其学历的普通高等学校举办的函授、夜大学和大专起点的本科班，独立设置的成人高等学校（包括广播电视大学、职工高等学校、农民高等学校、管理干部学院、教育学院、独立函授学院等）培养以及高等教育自学考试的本科生。

二、考试组织时间每年举行两次，分别在：1、2月下旬报名，4月最后一周的周日上午9:00－11:00考试，5月中旬公布成绩，5月下旬考试成绩合格的考生到考试地点（简称考点）领取合格证；2、8月下旬报名，11月的第一个周日上午9:00－11:00考试，11月下旬公布成绩，12月上旬考试成绩合格的考生到考点领取合格证。

报名、考试的具体时间以当次报名考试工作通知为准。

三、报名、考试程序1、根据“成人学士外语水平考试”工作通知要求，在规定报名时间内报考者点击“我要报名”按钮，进入报名界面，按照提示要求，填写报名信息及登陆密码，保存后请牢记系统给出的报名编号；2、根据照片格式要求，报考者自行上传本人电子照片至报名系统，该电子照片将用于准考证与合格证上；上传电子照片要求（采用护照证件照片标准）（1）图像规格：宽高比为3：4，(宽300像素,高400像素，或宽3CM，高4CM)，且宽度不得小于126像素，头部高度约占整个照片高度的50%，图像文件大小在500KB以内，JPG格式。

（2）颜色模式：24位RGB真彩色。

（3）要求：近期（一个月内）正面免冠彩色半身电子照片，国家公职人员不着制式服装。

照片背景为白色，其他颜色不予受理。

（完整版）成人学士学位英语考试历年真题成人学士学位英语考试内容本考试内容包括五个部分：分别是阅读理解、词语用法与语法结构、挑错、完形填空和英汉互译。

全部题目按顺序统一编号，共85题。

第一部分：阅读理解（Part I Reading Comprehension），共15题，考试时间40分钟。

30分要求考生阅读三篇短文，总阅读量不超过900个词。

每篇文章后有五个问题，考生应根据文章内容从每题四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案。

阅读理解部芬主要测试考生的下述能力：1.掌握所读材料的主旨和大意；2.了解说明主旨和大意的事实和细节；3.既理解字面的意思，又能根据所读材料进行一定的判断和推论；4.既理解个别句子的意义，又能在一定程度上理解上下文的逻辑关系。

阅读理解部分主要考核学生通过阅读获取信息的能力，既要求准确，也要求有一定的速度。

第二部分：词语用法和语法结构（Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Strcture），共30题，考试时间25分钟。

30分题目中50%为词和短语的用法，50%为语法结构。

要求考生从每题四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

词语用法和语法结构部分主要考核学生运用词汇、短语及语法结构的能力。

考试范围包括全日制文理科本科教学大纲中词汇表及语法结构表一至三级的主要内容。

第三部分：挑错（Part Ⅲ Identification），共10题，考试时间10分钟。

10分挑错题由10个单句组成。

每个句子含有标着A、B、C、D的四个画线部分，其中有一处是错误的，要求考生从四个画线部分中挑出其错误的部分。

挑错部分是词语用法和语法结构部分的延伸，目的是测试学生掌握词汇、短语及语法结构的熟练程度，其重点是固定搭配和句型。

考试范围与第二部分相同。

第四部分：完形填空（Part Ⅳ Cloze），共20题，考试时间15分钟。

10分完形填空题是在一篇题材熟悉、难度适中的短文（约200词）中留有20个空白。

每个空白为一题，每题有四个选项。

2013年成人高等学校专升本招生全国统一考试英语答案必须答在答题卡上指定的位置，答在试卷上无效。

本试卷满分150分，考试时间150分钟Ⅰ.phonetics (5 points)Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underline letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C, and D. Compare the underline parts and identify the one that is different form the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A. come B. some C. move D. love2.A. honor B. house C. horror D. heel3.A. thief B. think C. theory D. these4.A. now B. how C. allow D. windows5.A. meat B. dead C. cream D. stealⅡ. 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 one the Answer Sheet.6.We asked both John and Jerry, but ____ could offer a satisfactory explanation.A. neitherB. eitherC. bothD. nor7.I’d like to find someone ____ I can discuss such a problem.A. whoB. whomC. with whomD.to whom8.The baby can’t even sit up yet, ____walk!A. don’t mentionB. let aloneC. other thanD. rather than9.I did not notice that my dog was missing ____ a moment ago.A. beforeB. untilC.toD. on10.The company director has informed us that we must ____ department budget by 25%.A. cut downB. cut awayC. cut offD. cut uppanies usually ____ a number of experiments before a new product is launched.A. practiceB. controlC. carryD. conduct12.I remembered that the air conditioners ____ turned off before I left home.A. wereB. were to beC. had beenD. have been13.--How do you like your new job?--Well, it is great ____ salary, but it does not offer much prospects for promotion.A.in charge ofB.in terms ofC.in case ofD.in favor of14.In my opinion this is a(an) ____ different matter.A. entirelyB. merelyC. purelyD. fully15.Take an umbrella with you in case it ____.A. many rainB. could rainC. rainedD. rains16.The murderer was brought in, with his hands ____ behind his back.A.to have been tiedB. having tiedC.to be tiedD. tied17.--Do you think Joshua is the right person for this job?--He is well-grounded in economic theory, but lacks ____ in production management.A. devotionB. attitudeC. experienceD. energy18.____ about it earlier, we could have warned people of the danger.A. Would we knowB. Should we knowC. Have we knownD. Had we known19.It was ____ of you not to disturb these old people late last night.A. patientB. considerateC. deliberateD. modest20.--Hey, what do you think of his speech last night?--I have no idea. I arrived ____ find that he had almost finished it.A.in order toB.so as toC. only toD. ready toⅢ.Close(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.What is music? Music is sound arranged into pleasing or interesting __21__.It is part of every culture on Earth. People use music to _22_ feelings and ideas. Music also serves to entertain and relax.Music is a performing art. It _23_ form such arts as painting and poetry, In which arts _24_ works and then display or publish them. Musical composers need musicians to _25_ and perform their works._26_ most musical performances are really co-operations between composers and performers.Music also plays a major role in other arts. Opera _27_ singing and music with drama. Ballet and other forms of dancing need music to help the dancers _28_ their steps. Motion pictures use music to help set the mood as well as introduce the actions or enhance its _29_ on the audience. Music is one of the _30_ arts. People probably started to sing to as soon as _31_ developed. Hunting tools struck together may have been the first musical _32_.By about 10,000 B. C , hollowbones had been used by _33_ people to make flutes. The first written music dates from about 2500 B.C.There are two chief kinds of western music, classical and popular. Symphonies, operas, and ballet are _34_music.It is generally harder to write and perform. Musicians who perform it need a lot of training. Popular music _35_ country music, folk music, jazz, and rock music. It is easier to perform and understand.21. A. models B. types C. styles D. patterns22.A. express B. explore C. cover D. test23. A. results B. develops C. differs D. separates24. A. discover B. develops C. differs D. separates25. A. adapt B. interpret C. follow D. complete26.A. thus B. however C. besides D. and27. A. joins B. associates C. connects D. combines28. A. with B. for C. after D. upon29. A. force B. effect C. influence D. impact30. A. greatest B. easiest C. oldest D. best31. A. agriculture B. society C. humanity D. language32. A. performers B. events C. instruments D. notes33. A. precious B. old C. early D. ancient34. A. light B. background C. classical D. experimental35. A. accepts B. includes C. explains D. illustratesⅣ.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 oneWhat do you use to get around town? A cat? A bike? Your feet? Perhaps you should try a Segway!The Segway is perfect for short journey. It is an electric vehicle that consists of a platform between two wheels, with a pole that connects the platform to the handlebars. To ride it, you step up onto the platform, and control the Segway by moving your body. Lean forwards to go faster, and backwards to slow down.On older models, direction is controlled by a twist grip（扭转把手）on the left handlebar. This varies the speeds between the two motors, a decrease in the seed of the left wheel would turn the Segway to the left. With never models you simply lean to the left or right. Meanwhile, a gyroscope （陀螺仪）detects your movements and prevents the machine form falling over. The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. After that, you need to plug it in and recharge the battery.Segways are used for a variety of purposes. People with mobility problems can now enjoy walks in the country with their friends and family. Some golfers use them as an alternative to the golf cart. And dog owners now have an easier way to take the dog to the park. A few police forces use Segways, too. They allow officers to move quickly whilst maintaining contact with the public.They are also becoming a common sight on airport. However, the most popular use is in tourism, particularly for city tours. Visit any major tourist city in summer, sit outside a cafe for a while and there is a good chance you will see a group of tourists passing on Segways.36.What is the Segway according to this passage?A. A pole that connects two handlebars.B.A newly appeared public traffic vehicle.C. A bicycle with a platform between two wheels.D. An electric two-wheeled vehicle for short trips.37.How do you turn to the left on Segways of newer models?A.Lean to the leftB.Adjust the twist gripC.Press the left barD.Control the gyroscope38.How far can you travel on a Segway at most?A..Less than 19 kmB..About 19 kmC. About 38 kmD.More than 38 km39.The last paragraph focuses on ____?A.What a Segway is likeB.Where to find a SegwayC. How to control a SegwayD. When a Segway is usefulPassage TwoNancy Bright and her husband John had been working overtime and saving for a long time so that they could pay the advance for Nancy’s dream house. Today was the day that they had enough money in hand to make a down payment on the house. But the real estate （房地产）agent informed them that she had received another offer for the house. Although the other offer was slightly less than that of Nancy and John’s, that person with the new offer was willing to pay the whole amount at once .The owner, in urgent need of money, wanted to accept the second offer. Nancy and John looked at each other with disappointed looks. They walked back home feeling very low about having lost the house. Soon they recovered and involved themselves into their daily lives, though once in a while Nancy would sink into a mild depression over losing the house. One day Nancy woke up in the morning feeling even lower than usual. She kept feeling sick, even lost interest in her routine coffee. She pull all these symptoms down to the stress of working hard and losing her dream house. A week passed and she seemed to get worse. John was worried and insisted on taking her to the doctor. The doctor, after taking a few tests, informed them with a huge smile that Nancy was two months pregnant! John and Nancy were overjoyed but also worried about not having their own house before the baby was born.One evening Nancy wandered into the street where her dream house was, and as she passed byit, she was surprised to see that there were notices stuck on all the house. On closer examination she found that the notices were for all the residents to move out of the house as they were building a highway and the whole row of the houses needed to be pulled down. Nancy suddenly realized that not getting her dream house had been a blessing in disguise. She thanked God and decided to be happy with the blessings she had and started looking forward to the birth of her child.40.Why did Nancy and her husband lose their dream house?A.They couldn’t pay the whole amount for the house at once.B.Someone else offered more money for the house.C.They couldn’t afford the advance for the house.D.The house owner decided not to sell the house.41.How did they feel after they lost their dream house?A.They felt sorry and hardly recovered.B.They felt relieved but with little regent.C.They enjoyed their daily lives all the same.D.They were depressed but tried to adjust themselves.42.What did Nancy find about the house one day?A.It would be on sale again.B.It would be pulled down.C.It had been redecorated.D.It had been emptied.43.What does the phrase “a blessing in disguise” in the last paragraph mean?A.A good luckB.A dirty trickC.A secret wishD.A false alarmPassage ThreeMost of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before. We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same question in advance of a trip. So here I will give you some travel tips.What should I wear?If you are lucky enough to visit Egypt between November and February, pack a sweater. You’ll need it --the desert gets chilly at night.. During the day, the temperature will be agreeable and comfortable. Any other time, pack as if you are going to phoenix or Vegas in August. For the ladies bathing suits are normal if there’s a pool where you’re going, but leave the string bikini at home --it is a Muslim country, after all. Last, if you’re planning on visiting any mosques or certain parts of upper Egypt, ladies will need to plan on bringing something that comes at least to the elbows, and no shorts for men or women in those areas.What special things do I need to pack?One of my favorite things in the world to bring to Egypt is an Evian Mister, a sprayer with a fine mist of Evian water. You may be able to find it in your local drug store. Spray a little on yourface or head, and your body temperature will feel like it’s dropped 10 to 15 degrees. Other items include your camera, sun block and extra batteries.How do I communicate with home?Internet cafes are plentiful everywhere, especially in Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria. If you have international calling on your phone, you should be able to use it----AT&T and sprint both work internationally for sure, but may sure you have the international coverage. A satellite phone is best if you are certain to need coverage in the middle of the country, like while sailing up the Nile, but for most people these days a cell phone is fine.What medical preparation do I need?In a word: none! The one thing you may come down with in Egypt is politely called “Pharoah’s Revenge” The thing that knocks out Pharoah’s Revenge is a regionally produced medicine ,and is available at every drugstore for $ 1 a box. DON’T drink local water, DO drink bottled water, avoid the skins of fresh vegetables, and you will be fine.44.What clothing is proper for ladies visiting a mosque?A.string bikinisB.Long-sleeve closesC.Bathing suitsD.Shorts45.What’s the use of an Evian Mister?A.to relieve your thirstB.To prevent sunburnsC.To cool yourself downD.To drive away insects46.What information is provided about distance communication?A.A cell phone is enough for most people.B.AT&T and sprint offer free service in Egypt.C.A satellite phone does not work in Mid-Egypt.D.Internet cafes are only available in big cities.47.What does “Pharoah’s Revenge” probably refer to in the last paragraph?A.A curseB.A legendC.DiseaseD.Vegetable缺passage four49. Which word best describe the homeless man?A. AngryB. UntidyC. SensitiveD. Impolite50. Why did Robby go back to the hot dog seller?A. She wanted to thank the hot dog sellerB. The homeless man asked for a hot dogC. She wanted to buy a hot dog for the homeless manD. The hot dog was so delicious that Robby wanted another51. What is the theme of this passage?A. The rich should help the poorB. One good turn deserves anotherC. Kindness is the greatest wisdomD. A kindness shown, a kindness sownPassage FiveWhatever you do, don’t challenge a chimpanzee named Ayumu to a number memory game.In 2007, Ayumu became famous for his lightning speed at a game that goes like this: A player views a computer screen where the numbers 1 through 9 appear briefly at once and then turn to white squares. The player then taps the squares where the numbers had been, in order from 1 to 9.People can do it. But no human competitor has ever completed the game faster or more accurately than Ayumu the chimp. For almost five years Ayumu remains undefeated. Psychologist Nicholas Humphrey of Darwin College at Cambridge University in England now thinks he knows the secret behind the chimp’s ability. Humphrey suspects Ayumu’s brain may have a condition that allows the chimp to see numbers as colors. This would mean that Ayumu may see a color glow after the numbers disappears. Then, instead of remembering the numbers, he remembers a sequence of colors, each associated with a number.The condition that Humphrey believes Ayumu may have is called synesthesia. Humans with synesthesia may associate numbers and letters with colors. For example, a person may see the number “5”as the color blue. Until now, scientists had assumed only humans could have synesthesia.Humphrey found the inspiration for his idea at a 2011 scientific conference. There, he heard a presentation about Ayumu’s memory abilities and another talk about synesthesia. He then put the two ideas together.Not everyone is convinced that Humphrey is correct. Primatologist Tetsuro Matsuzawa of the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University in Japan has spent decades studying the amazing memories of chimpanzees, including Ayumu. He maintains that chimps simply have faster memory recall than people.52.What is Ayumu famous for?A.His gift in playing computers.B.His talent in calculating numbers.C.His skill in tapping the numbered squares.D.His amazing performance in memory game.53.Which of the following is true of Nicholas Humphrey?A.He thinks Ayumu has an amazing memory.B.He believes that Ayumu sees the colors of numbers.C.He was inspired by Primatologist Tetsuro Matsuzawa.D.He delivered a speech on synesthesia at the 2011conference.54.Where does Humphrey get the inspiration for his idea?A.From an experimentB.From a conferenceC.From a research on chimpanzeesD.From the color blue55.How does Tetsuro Matsuzawa explain Ayumu’s performance in the game?A.Ayumu uses synesthesia.B.Ayumu is cleverer than most chimps.C.Chimps recall things faster than people.D.Chimps are good at dealing with number.E.Ⅴ.Daily Conversation (15 points)Direction: Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A.I’m very pleased to be hereB. Did you ever find each otherC. But is was a miracleD.I remember you said you wanted to get a sweaterE. It could even be a disasterF. Actually, I’ve got the list ready.G. Did you get anything H.I don’t want to talk about it anymoreMary: Well, Susan, how was your shopping trip with Nancy this afternoon?Susan: Don’t ask. _56_ HMary: What do you mean? Something went wrong?Susan: Went wrong? _57_ E ! Nancy thought I had said I would meet her at the department store at 2:30 when I really said 2:00.Then she thought we would meet at the main entrance in front when I really said at the east entrance on the Twelfth Street.Mary:_58_ B ?Susan: Yes! _59_ C I had given up waiting and went inside the women’s clothing department. So did she. Thus we met finally and it was 3:00 by then.Mary: Did you get what you wanted? _60_ DSusan: A blouse, as a matter of fact. But by that time, all those on sale were gong. So I settled for a skirt.Ⅵ.Writing (25 points)Direction: For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100～120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.61.你（Li Yuan) 收到朋友Xiao Ming 的e-mail，他在邮件中谈及买车计划。