2016年陕西统招专升本英语真题

2016年陕西省普通高等教育专升本招生考试《大学英语》基础阶段模拟试题I. Vocabulary and Structure （40分）Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then write your answer on the Answer Sheet.1. In this school, students are encouraged to develop and express their ______ thought.A. independentB. correspondentC. distinguishedD. peculiar2. There are other problems which I don’t propose to ____ at the moment.A. go intoB. go aroundC. go forD. go up3. As _______ announced in today’s papers, the World Expo 2004 is also open on Sundays.A. beingB. isC. to beD. being4. His honesty is ________; nobody can doubt.A. in questionB. out of the questionC. out of questionD. beside the question5. At first, my grandfather didn’t ________ of my father’s marriage.A. agreeB. appealC. approveD. admit6. Things that are ______ will not easily bend.A. steadyB. stiffC. steepD. smooth7. I’m not sure whether I can gain much profit from the investment, so I can’t make a (n) ___ promise to help you.A. exactB. definedC. definiteD. sure8. I’ve already told you that I’m going to buy it, _______.A. however much it costsB. however much does it costsC. no matter how it costsD. however does it costs9. We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came ______ view.A. fromB. inC. beforeD. into10. He hoped that the firm would _____ him to the Paris branch.A. exchangeB. transmitC. transferD. remove11. You mustn’t allow your family duties to ___________ your work.A. interfere withB. go withC. go through withD. do away with12. I wanted to take the medicine, but I couldn’t make ________ of the instructions.A. understandingB. senseC. applicationD. sight13. Cancer is second only _______ heart disease as a cause of death.A. ofB. toC. withD. from14. The ancient Egyptians are supposed _______ rockets to the moon.A. to sendB. to be sendingC. to have sentD. to have been sending15. Get in the car. There is enough _______ for you.A. placeB. seatC. spotD. room16. She has caught a bad cold and it’s not _______ that she will recover before next Monday.A. unlikeB. likelyC. possiblyD. probably17. It took me a long time to _____ the disappointment of losing the match.A. get onB. get offC. get overD. get down18. Careful surveys have indicated that as many as 50% of patients don’t take drugs _______ directed.A. likeB. soC. whichD. as19. New York _______ second in the production of apples, producing 850,000,000 pounds this year.A. rankedB. occupiedC. arrangedD. classified20. He can’t speak his own native language well, ___ a foreign language.A. let outB. let offC. let downD. let alone21. John is determined to carry out the important experiment. _______ happens, he’ll not change his plan.A. ThatB. WhateverC. WhatD. Wherever22.Mrs. Ted took _______ of the fine weather and did a day’s work inn the garden.A. advantageB. chargeC. interestD. chance23.I prefer you _______ here too long.A. will not stayB. not to stayC. not sayingD. don’t stay24._______ in a pleasant family, Jack always likes farm work.A. Brought inB. Brought upC. Brought aboutD. Brought out25.The professor insisted that we _______ our papers on Monday.A. handed inB. will hand inC. hand inD. must hand in26. We had to _______ a lot of noise when the children were at home.A. go in forB. hold on toC. put up withD. keep pace with27. After a few rounds of talks, both sides regards the territory dispute _______.A. being settledB. to be settledC. had settledD. as settled28. The patient’s health failed to such an extent that he was put into _______ care.A. tenseB. rigidC. intensiveD. tight29. If only the committee _______ the regulations and put them into effect as soon as possible.A. approveB. will approveC. can approveD. would approve30. Although I like the appearance of the house of the house, what really made me decide to buy it was thebeautiful _______ through the window.A. visionB. lookC. pictureD. view31.Apparently, this typewriter is _______ to that one.A. advancedB. betterC. superiorD. lighter32.The Chinese, like most of the Asians, _______ rice.A. live withB. live onC. live underD. live for33. He has two ______. Both of who are excellent.A. son-in-lawB. sons-in-lawC. sons-in-lawsD. son-in-law34. The documents were not ready yet and _______ we could not sign them.A. consequentlyB. constantlyC. continuouslyD. consistently35. So seriously was Linda injured in the car accident _______ she was immediately taken to a nearby hospital.A. soonB. thereforeC. thatD. so that36．Susan is not very intelligent, _______ work very hard.A. not does sheB. or does sheC. either does sheD. neither does she37.Mr. Wang has taught these students for three years, so he is quite _______ themA. strange toB. cautious ofC. fearful ofD. familiar with38._______ they went home one after another.A. With settling the questionB. With the selling of the questionC. With the question settledD. With the settled question39.Frank had his radio _______ yesterday.A. fixedB. fixC. fixingD. to fix40.Without the worker’s help, Sam _______ so much progress.A. would not makeB. would not have madeC. will not makeD. did not makeII. Reading Comprehension (50分)Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. 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 OneQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Today, as in every other day of the year, more than 3000 U.S. adolescents will smoke their first cigarette on their way to becoming regular smokers as adults. During their lifetime, it can be expected that of these 3000 about 23 will be murdered, 30 will die in traffic accidents, and nearly 750 will be killed by a smoking-related disease. The number of deaths attributed to cigarette smoking outweighs all other factors, whether voluntary or involuntary, as a cause of death.Since the late 1970s, when daily smoking among high school seniors reached 30 percent, smoking rates among youth have declined. While the decline is impressive, several important issues must be raised.First, in the past several years, smoking rates among youth have declined very little. Second, in the late 1970s, smoking among male high school seniors exceeded that among female by nearly 10 percent. The statistic is reversing. Third, several recent studies have indicate high school dropouts have excessively high smoking rates, as much as 75 percent .Finally, though significant declines in adolescent smoking have occurred in the past decade, no definite reasons for the decline exist. Within this context, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) began its current effort to determine the most effective measures to reduce smoking levels among youth.41.According to the author, the deaths among youth are mainly caused by _____.A. traffic accidentsB. smoking-related diseaseC. murderD. all of these42.Every other day there are over_____high school students who will become regular smoker.A. 75B. 23C. 30D. 300043. By "dropout" the author means______.A. students who failed the examinationB. students who left schoolC. students who lost their wayD. students who were driven out of school44.The reason for declining adolescent smoking is that ________.A. NCI has taken effective measuresB.smoking is prevented among high school seniorsC. there are many smokers who have died of cancerD. none of these45. What is implied but not stated by the author is that ________.A. smoking rates among youth have declined very littleB. there are now more female than male smokers among high school seniorsC. high smoking rates are due to the increase in wealthD. smoking at high school are from low socio-economic backgroundsPassage TwoQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:There are two factors which determine an individual’s intelligence. The first is the sort of brain he is born with. Human brains differ considerably, some being more capable than others. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low order of intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is what happens to the individual—the sort of environment in which he is reared. If an individual is handicapped environmentally, it is likely that his brain will fail to develop and he will never attain the level of intelligence of which he is capable.The importance of environment in determining an individual’s intelligence can be demonstrated by the case history of the identical twins, Peter and Mark X. Being identical, the twins had identical brains at birth, andtheir growth processes were the same. When the twins were three months old, their parents died, and they were placed in separate foster homes. Peter was reared by parents of low intelligence in an isolated community with poor educational opportunities. Mark was reared in the home of well-to-do parents who had been to college. He was read to as a child, sent to good schools, and given every opportunity to be stimulated intellectually. This environmental difference continued until the twins were in their late teens, when they were given tests to measure their intelligence. Mark’s I.Q. was 125, twenty-five points higher than the average and fully forty points higher than his identical brother. Given equal opportunities, the twins, having identical brains, would have tested at roughly the same level.46. This selection can best be titled_________.A. Measuring Your IntelligenceB. Intelligence and EnvironmentC. The Case of Peter and MarkD. How the brain Influences Intelligence47. The best statement of the main idea of this passage is that _____.A. human brains differ considerablyB. the brain a person is born with is important in determining his intelligenceC. environment is crucial in determining a person’s intelligenceD. persons having identical brains will have roughly the same intelligence48. According to the passage, the average I.Q. is _____.A.85B.100C.110D.12549. The case history of the twins appears to support the conclusion that _______.A. individual with identical brains seldom test at same levelB. an individual’s intell igence is determined only by his environmentC. lack of opportunity blocks the growth of intelligenceD. changes of environment produce changes in the structure of the brain50. This passage suggests that an individual’s I.Q.______.A. can be predicted at birthB. stays the same throughout his lifeC. can be increased by educationD. is determined by his childhoodPassage ThreeQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Grandma Moses is among the most celebrated twentieth century painters of the United States, yet she had barely started painting before she was in her late seventies. As she once said of herself: “I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someo ne to help me.” No one could have had a more productive age.She was born Anna Mary Robertson on a farm in New York State, one of five boys and five girls. (“We came in bunches, like radishes.”) At twelve she left home and was in domestic service until, at twenty seven, she married Thomas Moses, the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten children, of whom five survived; her husband died in 1927.Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery pictures as a hobby, but only switched to oils in old age because her hands had become too stiff to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a fair, and were soon spotted by a dealer who bought everything she painted. Three of the pictures were exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930's and her death she produced some 2,000 pictures: detailed and lively portrayals of the rural life she had known for so long, with a marvelous sense of color and form. “I think really hard till I think of something really pretty, and then I paint it.” she said.51. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Grandma Moses: A Biographical SketchB. The Children of Grandma MosesC. Grandma Moses: Her Best ExhibitionD. Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists52. According to the passage, Grandma Moses began to paint because she wanted to ____.A. decorate her homeB. keep activeC. improve her salaryD. gain an international reputation53. From Grandma Moses' description of herself in the first paragraph, it can be inferred that she was ____ .A. independentB. prettyC. wealthyD. timid54. Grandma Moses spent most of her life ____.A. nursingB. paintingC. embroideringD. farming55. In line 14, the word “spotted”could best be replaced by ____.A. speckledB. featuredC. noticedD. damagedPassage FourQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the Websites you’ve visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.In fact, it’s likely some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen——21st century equivalent of being caught naked.Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that it’s important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs(碎屑) you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.The key question is: Does that matter?For many Americans, the answer apparently is "no."When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is "slipping away, and that bothers me."But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny fraction of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths(收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquits has run a series of tests that reveal people will surrender personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon(优惠券).But privacy does matter——at least sometimes. It’s like health: When you have it, you don’t notice it. Only when it’s gone do you wish you’d done more to protect it.56. What does the author mean by saying "the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked"(Para. 2)?A. People’s personal information is easily accessed with out their knowledge.B. In the 21st century people try every means to look into others’ secrets.C. People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age.D. Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology.57. What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends?A. Friends should open their hearts to each other.B. Friends should always be faithful to each other.C. There should be a distance even between friends.D. There should be fewer disputes between friends.58. Why does the author say "we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret"(Para. 3)?A. Modern society has finally evolved into an open society.B. People leave traces around when using modern technology.C. There are al ways people who are curious about others’ affairs.D. Many search engines profit by revealing people’s identities.59. What do most Americans do with regard to privacy protection?A. They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.B. They use various loyalty cards for business transactions.C. They rely more and more on electronic devices.D. They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.60. According to the passage, privacy is like health in that _____.A. people will make every effort to keep itB. its importance is rarely understoodC. it is something that can easily be lostD. people don’t cherish it until they lose itIII. Cloze Test（20分）Directions：There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passages. Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.One day a police officer managed to get some fresh mushrooms. He was so 61 what he had bought that he offered to 62 the mushrooms with his brother officers. When their breakfast arrived the next day，each officer found some mushrooms on his plate.“Let the dog 63 a piece first，”suggested one 64 officer who was afraid that the mushrooms might be poisonous. The dog seemed to 65 his mushrooms，and the officers then began to eat their meal saying that the mushrooms had a very strange 66 quite pleasant taste.An hour 67 ，however，they were all astonished when the gardener rushed on and said 68 the dog was dead. 69，the officers jumped into their cars and rushed into the nearest hospital. Pumps （泵）were used and the officers had a very 70 time getting rid of the mushrooms that 71 in their stomachs. When they 72 to the police station，they sat down and started to 73 the mushroom poisoning. Each man explained the pains that he had felt and they agreed that 74 had grown worse on their 75 to the hospital. The gardener was called to tell the way 76 the poor dog had died.” Did it 77 much before death？”asked one of the officers，78 very pleased that he had escaped a 79 death himself. “No，” answered the gardener looked rather 80 . “It was killed the moment a car hit it.”61. A. sure of B. careless about C. pleased with D. disappointed at62. A. share B. grow C. wash D. cook63. A. check B. smell C. try D. examine64. A. frightened B. shy C. cheerful D. careful65. A. refuse B. hate C. want D. enjoy66. A. besides B. but C. and D. or67. A. later B. after C. past D. over68. A. cruelly B. curiously C. seriously D. finally69. A. Immediately B. Carefully C. Suddenly D. Slowly70. A. hard B. busy C. exciting D. unforgettable71. A. stopped B. dropped C. settled D. remained72. A. hurried B. drove C. went D. returned73. A. study B. discuss C. record D. remember74. A. this B. these C. it D. they75. A. road B. street C. way D. direction76. A. how B. in that C. which D. in which77. A. suffer B. eat C. harm D. spit78. A. to feel B. feeling C. felt D. having felt79. A. strange B. painful C. peaceful D. natural80. A. happy B. interested C. surprised D. ExcitedIV．Translation(20分)Directions: In this part, there is one paragraph in English. Read it carefully and translate it into Chinese.Technology is the application (应用)of knowledge to production. Thanks to modern technology, we have been able to increase greatly the efficiency of our work force. New machines and new methods have helped cut down time and expense while increasing overall output. This has meant more production and a higher standard of living. For most of us in America, modern technology is thought of as the reason why we can have cars and television sets. However, technology has also increased the amount of food available to us, by means of modern farming machinery and animal breeding techniques, and has extended our life span via medical technology.V.Writing（20分）Directions：In this part of the test，you are required to write a short composition of about 120 to 180 words based on the topic given below.Private Cars in China1．我国公民私家车的拥有量正在迅速增加。

单选1.I didn’t know what to do at first but an idea suddenly ( ) to me.A.occurredB.enteredC.happenedD.hit2.-What do you think of the book recommended by Professor Smith?-Excellent! It’s worth ( ) a second time.A.to readB.readingC.to be readD.being read3.I will stay with my parents for( )this summer to take care of them.A.SometimesB.some timeC.sometimeD.some times4.-Alice,why didn’t you come yesterday?I tried to look for you.-I ( ),but I had an unexpected visitor.A.hadB.willC.didD.was going to5.A healthy life is generally thought to be ( ) with fresh air,clean water,and homegrown.A.joinedB. boundC. involvedD. associated6.The test is difficult for us,so our teacher tried to explain it sentence( )sentence.A.inB.throughC.byD.with7.-I need some help with my homework.-( )I’ve got lots of work to do myself and besides,it’s your problem,not mine!A.No problem,just a moment.B.Sorry,I can’t help yo right now.C.Yes,I need your help right now.D. Wait,it ‘s a piece of cake for you.8.The evening news comes on at 7o’clock and ( )for thirty minutes.A.keepsB. endsC. finishesD. lasts9.The news reporters hurried to the airport,only( )the movies stars they wanted to interview had left.A.to findB.to be foundC.to findingD. found10.The bridge was named( )the hero who had given his wife for the construction of it.A.afterB. forC. withD.before11.Without water and sunshine,plants on the earth( )at all.A. would not growB. will not growC. had not grownD. would not be grown12.Not only I but also Jane and Mary( )tired of having one examination after another.A.isB. areC.amD.be13.It happened to be very cold( )the morning of the sports meeting.A.atB.inC.onD.with14.He was( )serious injured in the accident that he had to be treated in hospital for a couple of weeks.A.so aB.such aC.suchD.so15.-Which do you want,the red one or the black one?-( ).How about showing me another one.A.EitherB. BothC.NeitherD.None16.He never( )to read the news section but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.A. is botheringB.bothersC.can botherD.bothered17.Yesterday morning she( ) an old friend of hers on her way to the subway station.A.looked up toB.built upC.led toD. came across18.It did not stop raining( )after the football match was over.A.whenB.untilC.unlessD.as19.-I got another pair of shoes yesterday.Now I have no room for one more pair.-A women can never have ( )many shoes.A.veryB.muchC.tooD.so20.( )of them knew about the plan because it was a top secret.A.SomeB.AnyC.No oneD.None21.H stopped asking me the time after he had had he watch ( )A.to repairB.repairedC.repairingD. repair22.Be quiet!It’s rude to( ) people when they are talking.A.interfereB. introduceC.interruptD. prevent23.Finding it difficult to ( ) to the climate in the South,he decided to move to the North.A.adoptB.adaptC.adoptingD.adapting24.Cinderella took the medicine,but it didn’t seem to have any( )on her.A.effectB.effectiveC.affectD.affective25.With five hungry children seated around the table,the food would disappear( )A.in no timeB.after a long timeC.ahead of timeD. Behind the times26.The general manager signed the agreement( )the company.A.instead ofB. On behalf ofC.in place ofD. In case of27.-I haven’t seen you for ages!Where have you been?-I went to Ningxia and( )there for one year,teaching as a volunteer at a primary school.A.stayedB. stayC.had stayedD.am staying28.I know nothing about John( )he is a teacher at some university.A.besidesB. in additionC.except forD. Except that29.Another point of the mass media is( ) it gives people the information they need in their daily lives.A.whatB.whetherC.wheneverD.that30.Animals are one of the most important resources for human beings;however,by 2030,many species will have( )according to some research.ed upB.died outC.goes upD. Got rid of31.The question( )at the meeting tomorrow is very important for our next five-year plan.A.to discussB.being discussedC.to be discussedD.will be discussed32.Pierre often makes himself well( )with the help of body language.A.to understandB.understandingC.to be understoodD. understood33.-Your phone number again?I( )quite catch it.-It is 4919292992.A.didn’tB.needn’tC.don’tD. can’t34.You don’t need to hurry her. She( ) it by the time you are ready.A.will have been finishingB.will finishC.will have finishedD.will be finishing35.The weather ended up being very good,( ) was more than we could expect.A.whatB. whichC.thatD.if36.Whether he will leave today or tomorrow( )no difference to me.A.makesB.bringsC.givesD. takes37.I’d like to take( ) of this opportunity to thank you for your hospitality during my visit.A.advantageB.benefitC.interestD. profit38.The reason( )I’m writing to you is to tell you about the party on Saturday .A.becauseB. whyC.forD.as39.Bill said that( )go to the movie because he wanted to study for the examinations.A.he’d rather notB.he won’t ratherC. he’ll rather notD. he’d rather didn’t40.The water will be much more polluted unless some measures( )right now.A.will be takenB. are takenC. were takenD. had been taken阅读Passage1Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it’s important to distinguish television’s influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn’t really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children’s minds.One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child’s ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see. Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn’t take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents’educational background have a stronger influence on a child’s reading. “A child’s reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.”Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it’s the other way around. “If you’re smart young, you’ll watch less TV when you’re older,”Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers. For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.41. By watching TV, children learn _________.A. images through wordsB. more than explicit meaningsC. more about images than wordsD. little about people’s psychology42. An educational program is best watched by a child _________.A. on his ownB. with other kidsC. with his parentsD. with his teachers43. Which of the following is most related to children’s reading abilityA. Radio-listeningB. Television-watchingC. Parents’reading listD. Parents’educational background44. Anderson believed that _________.A. the more a child watches TV, the smarter he isB. the younger a child is, the more he watches TVC. the smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TVD. the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school45. What is the main purpose of the passageA. To advise on the educational use of TV.B. To describe TV’s harmful effects on children.C. To explain traditional views on TV influences.D. To present Anderson’s unconventional ideas.Passage 2After a day of work and play,the body needs to rest.Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!46.A good title for this passage is ____.A. SleepB. DreamsC. Good HealthD. Work and Rest47.The word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____.A. sickB. asleepC. stand upD. a little sleepy48.This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _____.A. dream more oftenB. have poor healthC. nervousD. breathe quickly49.During REM, ____.A. your eyes move quicklyB. you dreamC. you are restlessD. both A and B50.The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ .A. approximately six hoursB. around ten hoursC. about eight hoursD. not described herePassage 3Peter loved to buy used articles. Almost a month ago,he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box haven’t even been opened yet. That might be worth some money. ”Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.“You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirlsaid.“Yes, you’re right. People like something rare.”Peter agreed, “I can’t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”“Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it.”the salesgirl smiled.“No problem.”Peter said.After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop.“Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game”The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!”“I’ve got something for you,”Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.”He handed her three $ 100 bills.“Wow!”the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.”51. Which of the following best describes Peter’s word gameA. It was made around 40 years ago.B. It had game boards in different sizes.C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal.D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.52. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter’s word gameA. Old and handy.B. Rare and valuable.C. Classic and attractive.D. Colorful and interesting53. Peter got the names of the game fans from ________.A. an auctionB. the InternetC. a game shopD. the second-hand shop54. What happened at the end of the storyA. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward.B. The salesgirl became Peter’s friend.C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.55. What is the main theme of the storyA. It’s important to keep a promise.B. It’s great to share in other people’s happiness.C. We should be grateful for the help from others.D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money.Passage 4It was a cold winter day.A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “I’mpaying for myself, and for the six cars behind me,”she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your fare.”It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend’s refrigerator: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.”The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down.Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down. “I thought it was beautiful,”she said, explaining why she’d taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message from above.”Her husband, Frank, liked the phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in the newspaper, admitting that though she liked it, she didn’t know where it came from or what it really meant.Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it around in her mind for days. “Here’s the idea,”Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.”Her fantasies include painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, and giving money secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says, “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.”The acts of random kindness spread. If you were one of those drivers who found your fare paid, who knows what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later. Like all great events, kindness begins slowly, with every single act. Let it be yours!56.Why did Natalie Smith pay for the six cars behind her?A．She knew the car drivers well.B．She wanted to show kindness.C．She hoped to please others.D．She had seven tickets.57.Judy Foreman copied down the phrase because she .A．thought it was beautifully writtenB．wanted to know what it really meantC．decided to write it on a warehouse wallD．wanted her husband to put it up in the classroom58.Who came up with the phrase according to the passage?A．Judy Foreman.B．Natalie Smith.C．Alice Johnson.D．Anne Herbert.59.Which of the following statements is closest in the meaning to the underlined sentence above?A．Kindness and violence can change the world.B．Kindness and violence can affect one’s behavior.C．Kindness and violence can reproduce themselves.D．Kindness and violence can shape one’s character.60.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．People should practice random kindness to those in need.B．People who receive kindness are likely to offer it to others.C．People should practice random kindness to strangers they meet.D．People who receive kindness are likely to pay it back to the giver.完形填空Dad had a black comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would 61me his comb and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK”I was 62 to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such 63 . I would excitedly turn the tap 64 and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He 65 lovingly at me and place the comb on his wallet.Two years later, Dad started his own 66 , which wasn’t doing so well. That was when things started to 67 . Dad didn’t come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became 68 with him for placing our family in trouble. 69 time went by, an uncomfortable silence grew between us.After my graduation, Dad’s business was getting back on track（回到正轨）. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home 70 . As usual I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you help me 71 my comb”I looked at him a while, then 72 the comb and headed to the sink（水池）.It hit me then: why, as a child, 73 Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure？That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to 74 the evening with Mum and me. It 75 a happy and loving family.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and 76 placed his comb on his wallet. But this time, I noticed something 77 : Dad had aged. He had wrinkles（皱纹）next to his eyes when he smiled, 78 his smile was still as 79 as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good 80 for his family.61. A. tell B. hand C.ask D. take62. A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased63. A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain64. A. out B. over C. in D. on65. A. would smile B. had smile C.has smiles D. Will smile66. A. family B. business C. task D. journey67. A. progress B. change C. improve D. form68. A.satisfied B. delighted C. angry D. strict69. A. As B. With C. Before D. after70. A. late B. early C. frequently D. rarely71. A. sharpen B. repair C. clean D. keep72. A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw73. A.to help B. helping C. helped D. had helped74.A.spend B. spent C. to spend D. have spent75. A.means B. said C. says D. meant76.A. firmly B. hurriedly C. casually D. carefully77. A. different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent78. A. for B. or C. so D. yet79. A. cold B. heartwarming C. kindhearted D.hot80.A. cloths B. life C. food D. house翻译Online learning is no easier than learning in regular classrooms. In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any quality program. Successful students, however, see online learning as a convenient way to receive their education —not an easier way. Many online students sit at computers for hours at a time during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments. When other people are finished and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their course work. Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week for each course.作文Reusing textbooks1.有人认为课本应当反复使用；2.这样做的好处和影响；3.你的看法。

2016年陕西专升本英语真题(1)单选didn’t know what to do at first but an idea suddenly ( ) to me.2.-What do you think of the book recommended by Professor Smith? -Excellent! It’s worth ( ) a second time. read be read read will stay with my parents for()this summer to take care of them.time times 4.-Alice,why didn’t you come yesterday?I tried to look for you. -I (),but I had an unexpected visitor.going to healthy life is generally thought to be ( ) with fresh air,clean water,and homegrown.B. boundC. involvedD. associated test is difficult for us,so our teacher tried to explain it sentence( )sentence.7.-I need some help with my homework. -( )I’ve got lots of work to do myselfand besides,it’s your problem,not mine! problem,just a moment. ,I can’t help yo right now. ,I need your help right now. D. Wait,it ‘s a piece of cake for you. evening news comes on at 7o’clock and ( )for thirty minutes. B. ends C. finishes D. lasts news reporters hurried to the airport,only( )the movies stars they wanted to interview had left. find be found finding D. found bridge was named( )the hero who had given his wife for the construction of it.B. forC. with water and sunshine,plants on the earth( )at all.A. would not growB. will not growC. had not grownD. would not be grown only I but also Jane and Mary( )tired of having one examination after another.B. are happened to be very cold( )the morning of the sports meeting. was( )serious injured in the accident that he had to be treated in hospital for a coupleof weeks. a a 15.-Which do you want,the red one or the black one? -( ).How about showing me another one. B. Both never( )to read the news section but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page. A. is bothering bother morning she( ) an old friend of hers on her way to the subway station. up to up to D. came across did not stop raining( )after the football match was over.19.-I got another pair of shoes I have no room for one more pair. -A women can never have ( )many shoes.20.( )of them knew about the plan because it was a top secret.one stopped asking me the time after he had had he watch ( ) repair D. repair quiet!It’s rude to( ) people when they are talking. B. introduce D. prevent it difficult to ( ) to theclimate in the South,he decided to move to the North.took the medicine,but it didn’t seem to have any( )on her. five hungry children seated around the table,the food would disappear( ) no time a long time of time D. Behind the times general manager signed the agreement( )the company. of B. On behalf of place of D. In case of 27.-I haven’t seen you for ages!Where have you been? -I went to Ningxia and( )there for one year,teaching as a volunteer at a primary school. B. stay stayed staying know nothing about John( )he is a teacher at some university. B. in addition for D. Except that point of the mass media is( ) it gives people the information they need in their daily lives. are one of the most important resources for human beings;however,by 2030,many species will have( )according to someresearch. up out up D. Got rid of question( )at the meeting tomorrow is very important for our next five-year plan. discuss discussed be discussed be discussed often makes himself well( )with the help of body language. understand be understood D. understood 33.-Your phone number again?I( )quite catch it. -It is 4919292992. ’t ’t’t D. can’t don’t need to hurry her. She( ) it by the time you are ready. have been finishing finish have finished be finishing weather ended up being very good,( ) was more than we could expect. B. which he will leave today or tomorrow( )no difference to me. D. takes ’d like to take( ) of this opportunity to thank you for your hospitality during my visit.D. profit reason( )I’m writing to you is to tell you about the party onSaturday . B. why said that( )go to the movie because he wanted to study for the examinations. ’d rather not won’t rather C. he’ll rather not D. he’d rather didn’t water will be much more polluted unless some measures( )right now. be taken B. are taken C. were taken D. had been taken 阅读Passage1 Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it’s important to distinguish television’s influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn’t really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children’s minds. One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child’s ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see.Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room. Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn’t take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents’educational background have a stronger influence on a child’s reading. “A child’s reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.” Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it’s the other way around. “If you’re smart young, you’ll watch less TV when you’re older,” Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers. For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences. 41. By watching TV, children learn _________. A. images through words B. more than explicit meanings C. more about images than words D. little about people’s psychology 42. An educational program is bestwatched by a child _________. A. on his own B. with other kids C. with his parents D. with his teachers 43. Which of the following is most related to children’s reading ability A. Radio-listening B. Television-watching C. Parents’reading list D. Parents’educational background 44. Anderson believed that _________. A. the more a child watches TV, the smarter he is B. the younger a child is, the more he watches TV C. the smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TV D. the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school 45. What is the main purpose of the passage A. To advise on the educational use of TV. B. To describe TV’s harmful effects on children. C. To explain traditional views on TV influences.D. To present Anderson’s unconventional ideas. Passage 2 After a day of work and play,the body needs to isnecessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day. There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other. Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement. If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milkwill help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep! good title for this passage is ____. A. Sleep B. Dreams C. Good Health D. Work and Rest word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____. A. sick B. asleep C. stand up D. a little sleepy passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _____. A. dream more often B. have poor health C. nervous D. breathe quickly REM, ____. A. your eyes move quickly B. you dream C. you are restless D. both A and B average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ . A. approximately six hours B. around ten hours C. about eight hours D. not described here Passage 3 Peter loved to buy used articles. Almost a month ago,he bought popular word game that used little piecesof wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box haven’t even been opened yet. That might be worth some money. ” Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box. “Y ou should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirl said. “Yes, you’re right. People like something rare.” Peter agreed, “I can’t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years la ter.” “Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it.” the salesgirl smiled. “No problem.” Peter said. After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websitescontaining information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had. Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop. “Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game” The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!” “I’ve got something for you,” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $ 100 bills. “Wow!” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.” 51. Which of the following best describes Peter’s word game A. It was made around 40 years ago. B. It had game boards in different sizes. C. It was kept ina plastic bag with a seal. D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.52. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter’s word game A. Old and handy. B. Rare and valuable. C. Classic and attractive. D. Colorful and interesting 53. Peter got the names of the game fans from ________. A. an auction B. the Internet C. a game shop D. the second-hand shop 54. What happened at the end of the story A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward. B. The salesgirl became Peter’s friend.C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again. 55. What is the main theme of the story A. It’s important to keep a promise. B. It’s great to share in other people’s happiness. C. We should be grateful for the help from others. D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money. Passage 4 It was a coldwinter woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “I’mpaying for myself, and for the six cars behind me,” she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead a lready paid your fare.” It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend’s refrigerator: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down. Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down. “I thought it was beautiful,” she said, explaining why she’d taken to writing it at the bottom of all her l etters, “like a message fromabove.” Her husband, Frank, liked the phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in the newspaper, admitting that though she liked it, she didn’t know where it came from or what it really meant. Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it aro und in her mind for days. “Here’s the idea,” Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.” Her fantasies include painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, and giving money secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says, “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.” The acts of random kindness spread. If youwere one of those drivers who found your fare paid, who knows what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later. Like all great events, kindness begins slowly, with every single act. Let it be yours! did Natalie Smith pay for the six cars behind her? A．She knew the car drivers well. B．She wanted to show kindness. C．She hoped to please others. D．She had seven tickets. Foreman copied down the phrase because she. A．thought it was beautifully written B．wanted to know what it really meant C．decided to write it on a warehouse wall D．wanted her husband to put it up in the classroom came up with the phrase according to the passage?A．Judy Foreman. B．Natalie Smith. C．Alice Johnson. D．Anne Herbert. of the following statements is closest in the meaning to the underlined sentence above? A．Kindness and violence can change theworld. B．Kindness and violence can affect one’s behavior. C．Kindness and violence can reproduce themselves. D．Kindness and violence can shape one’s character. can we infer from the last paragraph? A．People should practice random kindness to those in need. B．People who receive kindness are likely to offer it to others. C．People should practice random kindness to strangers they meet. D．People who receive kindness are likely to pay it back to the giver. 完形填空Dad had a black comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would 61me his comb and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK” I was 62 to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such 63 . I would excitedly turn the tap 64 and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He 65 lovingly at me and place the comb on his wallet. Two yearslater, Dad started his own 66 , which wasn’t doing so well. That was when things started to 67 . Dad didn’t come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became 68 with him for placing our family in trouble. 69 time went by, an uncomfortable silence grew between us. After my graduation, Dad’s business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home 70 . As usual I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you help me 71 my comb” I looked at him a while, then 72 the comb and headed to the sink. It hit me then: why, as a child, 73 Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure？That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to 74 the evening with Mum and me. It 75 a happy and loving family. I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and 76 placed his comb on his wallet. But thistime, I noticed something 77 : Dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled, 78 his smile was still as 79 as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good 80 for his family. 61. A. tell B. hand D. take 62. A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased 63. A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain 64. A. out B. over C. in D. on 65. A. would smile B. had smile smiles D. Will smile 66. A. family B. business C. task D. journey 67. A. progress B. change C. improve D. form 68. B. delighted C. angry D. strict 69. A. As B. With C. Before D. after 70. A. late B. early C. frequently D. rarely 71. A. sharpen B. repair C. clean D. keep 72. A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw 73. help B. helping C. helped D. had helped B. spent C. to spend D. have spent 75. B. said C. says D. meant 76. A. firmly B. hurriedly C. casually D. carefully 77. A.different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent 78. A. for B. or C. so D. yet 79. A. cold B. heartwarming C. kindhearted cloths B. life C. food D. house 翻译Online learning is no easier than learning in regular classrooms. In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any quality program. Successful students, however, see online learning as a convenient way to receive their education — not an easier way. Many online students sit at computers for hours at a time during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments. When other people are finished and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their course work. Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week for each course. 作文Reusing textbooks 1.有人认为课本应当反复使用；2.这样做的好处和影响；3.你的看法。

2016 年陕西专升本英语真题(1)单选didn’t know what to do at first but an idea suddenly ( ) to me.2.-What do you think of the book recommended by Professor Smith? - Excellent! It’s worth ( ) a second time. read be read read will stay with my parents for( )this summer to take care of them. time t imes 4.- Alice,why didn’t you come yesterday?I tried to look for you. -I ( ),but I had an unexpected visitor. g oing to healthy life is generally thought to be ( ) with fresh air,clean water,and homegrown.B. boundC. involvedD. associated test is difficult for us,so our teacher tried to explain it sentence( )sentence. 7.-I need some help with my homework. - ( )I’ve got lots of work to do myselfand besides,it’ s your problem,not mine! problem,just a moment. ,I can’t help yo right now. ,I need your help right now. D. Wait,it ‘ s a piece of cake for you. evening news comes on at 7o’ clock and ( )for thirty minutes. B. ends C. finishes D. lasts news reporters hurried to the airport,only( )the movies stars they wanted to interview had left. find be found finding D. found bridge was named( )the hero who had given his wife for the construction of it.B. forC. with water and sunshine,plants on the earth( )at all.A. would not growB. will not growC. had not grownD. would not be grown only I but also Jane and Mary( )tired of having one examination after another.B. are happened to be very cold( )the morning of the sports meeting. was( )serious injured in the accident that he had to be treated in hospital for a coupleof weeks. a a 15.- Which do you want,the red one or the black one? -( ).How about showing me another one. B. Both never( )to read the news section but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page. A. is bothering bother morning she( ) an old friend of hers on her way to the subway station. up to up to D. came across did not stop raining( )after the football match was over. 19.- I got another pair of shoes I have no room for one more pair. -A women can never have ( )many shoes.20.( )of them knew about the plan because it was a top secret. one stopped asking me the time after he had had he watch ( ) repair D. repair quiet!It’ s rude to( ) people when they are talking. B. introduce D. prevent it difficult to ( ) to theclimate in the South,he decided to move to the North. took the medicine,but it didn’t seem to have any( )on her.five hungry children seated around the table,the food would disappear( ) no time a long time of time D. Behind the times general manager signed the agreement( )the company. of B. On behalf of place of D. In case of 27.-I haven’ t seen you for ages!Where have you been? -I went to Ningxia and( )there for one year,teaching as a volunteer at a primary school. B. stay stayed staying know nothing about John( )he is a teacher at some university. B. in addition for D. Except that point of the mass media is( ) it gives people the information they need in their daily lives. are one of the most important resources for human beings;however,by 2030,many species will have( )according to someresearch. up out up D. Got rid of question( )at the meeting tomorrow is very important for our next five-year plan. discuss discussed be discussed be discussed often makes himself well( )with the help of body language. understand be understood D. understood 33.-Your phone number again?I( )quite catch it. -It is 4919292992. ’t ’t ’t D. can’t don’ t need to hurry her. She( ) it by the time you are ready. have been finishing finish have finished b e finishing weather ended up being very good,( ) was more than we could expect. B. which he will leave today o r tomorrow( )no difference to me. D. takes ’ d like to take( ) of this opportunity to thank you for your hospitality during my visit.D. profit reason( )I’ m writing to you is to tell you about the party onSaturday . B. why said that( )go to the movie because he wanted to study for the examinations. ’d rather not won’t rather C. he’ll rather not D. he’d rather didn’t water will be much more polluted unless some measures( )right now. be taken B. are taken C. were taken D. had been taken 阅读Passage1 Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it’s important to distinguish television’s influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn’t really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children’s minds. One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child’s ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see.Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room. Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn’t take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents’educational background have a stronger influence on a child’s re ading. “A child’ s reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.” Andersonsays. Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ ( 智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it’s the other way around. “If you’re smart young, you’ll watch less TV when you’re older,” Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers. For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences. 41. By watching TV, children learn . A. images through words B. more than explicit meanings C. more about images than words D. little about people’ s psychology 42. Aneducational program is best watched by a child . A. on his own B. with other kids C. with his parents D. with his teachers 43. Which of the following is most related to children’s reading ability A. Radio-listening B. Television- watching C. Parents’ reading listD. Parents’ educational background 44. Anderson believed that .A. the more a child watches TV, the smarter he isB. the younger a child is, the more he watches TVC. the smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TVD. the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school 45. What is the main purpose of the passage A. To advise on the educational use of TV. B. To describe TV’ s harmful effects on children. C. To explain traditional views on TV influences. D. To present Anderson’ s unconventional ideas. Passage 2 After a day of work andplay,the body needs to is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day. There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other. Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement. If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other peoplebelieve that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep! good title for this passage is . A. Sleep B. Dreams C. Good Health D. Work and Rest word drowsy in the last paragraph means . A. sick B. asleep C. stand up D. a little sleepy passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you . A. dream more often B. have poor health C. nervous D. breathe quickly REM, . A. your eyes move quickly B. you dream C. you are restless D. both A and B average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is . A. approximately six hours B. around ten hours C. about eight hours D. not described here Passage 3 Peter loved to buy used articles. Almost a month ago,he bought popular word game thatused little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box haven’t even been opened yet. That might be worth some money. ” Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box. “You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirl said. “Yes, you’re right. People like something rare.” Peter agreed, “I can’t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.” “Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it.” the salesgirl smiled. “No problem.” Peter said. After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had. Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop. “Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game” The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!” “I’ve got something for you,” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $ 100 bills.“Wow!” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.” 51. Which of the following best describes Peter’s word game A. It was made around 40 years ago. B. It had game boards in different sizes. C. It waskept in a plastic bag with a seal. D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.52. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter’ s word gameA. Old and handy.B. Rare and valuable.C. Classic and attractive.D. Colorful and interesting 53. Peter got the names of the game fans from . A. an auction B. the Internet C. a game shop D. the second-hand shop 54. What happened at the end of the story A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward. B. The salesgirl became Peter’s friend.C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again. 55. What is the main theme of the story A. It’s important to keep a promise. B. It’ s great to share in other people’ s happiness. C. We should be grateful for the help from others. D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money. Passage 4 It was a coldwinter woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “I’m ????paying??for??myself??and for the six cars behind me,” she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your fare.” It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend’ s refrigerator: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down. Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down. “I thought it was beautiful,” she said, explaining why she’d taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message fromabove.” Her husband, Frank, liked the phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in the newspaper, admitting that though she liked it, she didn’t know where it came from or what it really meant. Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it around in her mind for days. “Here’s the idea,” Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.” Her fantasies include painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, and giving money secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says, “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.” The acts of random kindness spread. If youwere one of those drivers who found your fare paid, who knows what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later. Like all great events, kindness begins slowly, with every single act. Let it be yours! did Natalie Smith pay for the six cars behind her? A．She knew the car drivers well. B．She wanted to show kindness. C．She hoped to please others. D．She had seven tickets. Foreman copied down the phrase because she .A.thought it was beautifully writtenB.wanted to know what it really meantC.decided to write it on a warehouse wall D．wanted her husband to put it up in the classroom came up with the phrase according to the passage? A．Judy Foreman. B．Natalie Smith. C．Alice Johnson. D．Anne Herbert.of the following statements is closest in the meaning to the underlined sentence above? A．Kindness and violence can change theworld. B．Kindness and violence can affect one’s behavior. C．Kindness and violence can reproduce themselves. D．Kindness and violence can shape one’s character. can we infer from the last paragraph?A.People should practice random kindness to those in need. B．People who receive kindness are likely to offer it to others. C．People should practice random kindness to strangers they meet. D．People who receive kindness are likely to pay it back to the giver. 完形填空Dad had a black comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would 61me his comb and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK”I was 62 to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such 63 . I would excitedly turn the tap 64 and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He 65 lovingly at me and place the comb on his wallet. Two yearslater, Dad started his own 66 , which wasn’t doing so well. That was when things started to 67 . Dad didn’t come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became 68 with him for placing our family in trouble. 69 time went by, an uncomfortable silence grew between us.After my graduation, Dad’s business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home 70 . As usual I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you help me 71 my comb” I looked at him a while, then 72 the comb and headed to the sink. It hit me then: why, as a child, 73 Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure？That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to 74 the evening with Mum and me. It 75 a happy and loving family. I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and 76 placed his comb on his wallet. But thistime, I noticed something 77 : Dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled, 78 his smile was still as 79 as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good 80 for his family. 61. A. tell B.hand D. take 62. A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased 63. A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain 64. A. out B. over C. in D. on 65. A. would smile B. had smile smiles D. Will smile 66. A. family B. business C. task D. journey 67. A. progress B. change C. improve D. form 68. B. delighted C. angry D. strict 69. A. As B. With C. Before D. after 70. A. late B. early C. frequently D. rarely 71. A. sharpen B. repair C. clean D. keep 72. A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw 73. help B. helping C. helped D. had helped B. spent C. to spend D. have spent 75. B. said C. says D. meant 76. A. firmly B. hurriedly C. casually D. carefully 77. A.different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent 78. A. for B. or C. so D. yet 79. A. cold B. heartwarming C. kindhearted cloths B. life C. food D. house 翻译Online learning is no easier than learning in regular classrooms. In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any quality program. Successful students, however, see online learning as a convenient way to receive their education — not an easier way. Many online students sit at computers for hours at a time during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments. When other people are finished and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their course work. Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week for each course. 作文Reusing textbooks 1.有人认为课本应当反复使用；2.这样做的好处和影响；3.你的看法。

陕西省普通高等教育专升本招生考试大学英语试题一、词汇和语法：40分，每题1分1. " When is the concert supposed to start?""It now.A. is about startingB. was about to startC. is about to startD. was about starting2. Your help, I would not have succeeded.A. But thatB. But forC. But ifD. Thanks to3. It is no talking to him because he will never change his mind.A. helpB. useC. timeD. Way4. FujianProvince lies the east of China and TaiwanProvince is the east of Fujian.A. in; inB. to; inC. to;toD. in;to5. full preparation, you won't have much chance of success.1. After B. Before C. With D. Without6. No sooner had we reached the top of the hill we all sat down to rest.A. untilB. whenC. thenD. than7. I'd rather you anything about it for the time being.A. don't doB. don'tC. didn't soD. didn't8. Lisa was busy taking notes Mark was searching the Internet for information.A. untilB. unlessC. whileD. if9. Since he left the University, he in an accounting company.A. has been workingB. had workedC. had been workingD. was working10. There is no doubt you will pass the exam this time. You have worked so hard in the past months.A. whetherB. thatC. ifD. what11. The house was sold for $60,000 , which was far more than its real.A. moneyB. paymentC. valueD. profit12. Sorry ,we cannot you the job because you don't have any work experience.A. makeB.sendC.offerD.prepare13. When I was in the waiting room at the station yesterday, I read a magazine in order to time.A. spendB. killC. takeD. waste14. Because of the mist, none of those who saw the flying object could tell its shape.A. steadyB.preciseC. likelyD. rigid15. So far as is known, the original manuscripts of Shakespeare's plays are no longerin .A. evidenceB.emphasisC.emergencyD.existence16. The speaker did not mention many facts, so we asked him to be more.A. specificB. specialC. particularD. respective17. The satellite was launched into around the moon.A. cricleB. orbitC. pathD.way18. Would you mind keeping a(n) on our house while we're way?A. handB. lookC. eyeD. mind19. It is so hot. You should put the food into the refrigerator now. Otherwise, itwill soon.A. harmB. hurtC. spoilD. damage20. The idea sounds very good. But will it work in?A. practiceB. placeC. advanceD. theory21. However much , it will be worth it.A. does the watch costB.costs the watchC. The watch will costD.the watch costs22. We should do as much as we can our country better and more beautiful.A. makeB.to makeC.makesD.making23. He would have paid for the house if the salesgirl had insisted because he really wanted it.A. twice as muchB. much as twiceC. as much twiceD. twice much as24. from the moon,our earth,with water seventy percent of its surface, appears as a "blue ball"A. Seen, coveringB. Seen, coveredC. Seeing; coveringD. Seeing; covered25. It takes courage for one the huge task, to say nothing of fulfilling it in such a short time.A. to be faced up toB. facing up toC. faces up toD. to face up to26. The young man lost his job last month, but it wasn't long he found a new position in this company.A. afterB.whileC.asD.before27. Color-blind people find it difficult to between red and green.A. separateB. compassC. distinguishD. Contrast28. There are three colors in the British flag, red, white and blue.A. rarelylyC.reallyD.actually29. To obtain a visa to that country for the first time, you need to apply .A. in partB. in personC. in turnD. in time30. Do you think he spilled the soup purpose so that he wouldn't have to eat it?A.forB.withC.byD.on31. The pilot tried many times to lift the plane but .A. in consequenceB.in vainC.in effectD.in order32. Keep you indoors and don't your skin to the sun in summer.A.explodeB.expressC.exposeD.expand33. in mind as well as in body, the child needs more than medical care.A. SickB. Be sickC. Because sickD. For sick34. in hospital, the patient kept in touch with the outside world by watching news programs on TV every day.A. LyingB. LayingC. LainD. Being laid35. Angela told me a while ago that she couldn't wear her sweatshirt because it doesn't go with anything else she has.A. green comfortable darkB. dark green comfortableC. comfortable dark greenD. dark comfortable green36. No one here believes the reason he gave for his lateness.A. thatB. whyC. for whichD. what37. Although he had told them not to keep us waiting, they made no to speed up deliveries.A. attentionB. attemptC. actionD. progress38. Hopes, goals and fears widely between men and women, the rich and the poor, the young and the old.A. alterB. shiftC. varyD. transfer39. The factory had to a number of employees because of the economic decline in the country.A. lay outB. lay offC. lay asideD. lay down40. A good teacher is able to a complicated idea in very simple terms.A. Work outB. Make upC. put acrossD.bring about二、阅读理解：50分，共20题，每题2.5分Passage OneTo us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. It was first used as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. (81)And there was a strange thing connected with its use; it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece . But it is believed that the first personsin Europe to use umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the 16th century. And again it became a symbol of power and authority.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twenties century that women's umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.41. The first use of the umbrella was as.A. Protection against the rainB. A shade against the sun.C. A symbol of powerD. A symbol of honor42. The are regarded as the people who first used umbrellas.A. RomansB. GreeksC. ChineseD. Europeans43. The umbrella was used only by royal people or those in high office .A. in Europe in the eighteenth century.B. in ancient Egypt and BabylonC. in the Far East in ancient timesD. during the Middle Ages44. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Women's umbrellas are made in various kinds of colors.B. The inventor of the umbrella is unknown.C. Once ordinary people had no right to use umbrellas.D. Umbrellas were popular and cheap in ancient times.45. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. When Was the Umbrella InventedB. The Roles of Umbrellas in HistoryC. The Colors and Shapes of UmbrellasD. Who Needed the Umbrella FirstPassage TwoDoctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. According to some research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels, including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed.The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. Margaret Barnes, a pediatrician, believes in the importance of exercise. (82)She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies.In studies with seniors, research has shown that exercise helps older people as well. The exercise doesn't have to be very difficult. The main goal is just to increase the heart rate. And especially when learning new movements, such as yoga or tai chi, it appears that new memory paths open up in the brain. This can improve people's short-term memory.46. What is the main idea of this passage?A. How to take exerciseB. How exercise helps the brainC. How to enjoy musicD. How the brain can change47. According to the passage, how does exercise affect the brain?A. It helps people think more clearlyB. It improves long-term memoryC. It makes babies more intelligentD. It strengthens blood vessels48. According to Margaret Barnes, many learning problems that children have in school may be caused by.A. low intelligenceB. a lack of exercise when very youngC. social problemsD. difficult relationships with teachers49. Why are voga and tai chi recommended to seniors?A. They are new movementsB. They are good for memoryC. They can slow down their heart rate.D. They are good for joints50. What type of patients does a pediatrician probably treat?A. Patients with mental problemsB. Patients with physical problemsC. ChildrenD. Old peoplePassage ThreeHow can we get rid of garbage? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs? These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that man might be able to solve both problems at the same time. (83)They suggest using garbage as an energy source, and at the same time it can save the land to hold garbage.For a long time, people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. However, garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas; but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.Buring garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been buring garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Pairs, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city's garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by buring almost a half million barrels of oil.But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns easily , such as food scraps (碎屑) and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air.Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Buring garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.51. What two problems can man solve by burning problem?A. The shortage of energy and air pollutionB. The shortage of energy and the land to hold garbage.C. Air pollution and the shortage of fossil fuels.D. Air pollution and the shortage of the land to hold garbage.52. Which of the following is NOT the result of burning garbage?A. The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.B. The heat produced is used to boil water.C. The steam produced is used to make electricity.D. The steam produced is used to heat buildings.53. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. About 2 million metric tons of garbage is burned in France each year.B. In the modern society, more and more garbage is produced each year.C. Using garbage is a good way to solve the problem of energy shortage.D. Burning garbage is an old idea.54. According to the passage, which of the following four groups of garbage is ready for burning?A. Food scraps and metalsB. Paper and glassC. Metals and glassD. Food scraps and paper55. What is the general tone of the passage?A. OptimisticB. IndifferentC. PromotingD. AnxiousPassage FourH5N1 avian influence, known commonly as bird flu, has killed at least 15 people across Asia and was confirmed in China on January 27. No human cases have been found in the mainland, but 13 of the country's 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities (直辖市) have reported the disease in poultry.The Chinese government has taken measures to prevent and control the disease. Poultry within 3 km of infected farms is to be killed and those within 5 km to receive vaccines (疫苗). (84)Meanwhile , there will be constant monitoring and daily reports on the disease across the country, and increased production of bird flu vaccines.Among the Asian countries and regions affected by bird flue in animals,only Vietnam and Thailand have reported human cases. The people infected were reportedto have caught the disease from poultry, while the World Health Organization (WHO) said there is "no proof of human-to-human transmission(传播)" of bird flue.(85)The big fear is that the disease could combine with a human influenza virus to create a deadly new disease that will kill millions of people across the globe. Many Asian farmers live closely with their animals and sell live chickens in the market. This greatly increases the possibility of human beings infected with bird flu.A spokesman of the WHO said that Asian countries affected by bird flu should introduce a more healthy way of raising and selling chickens. And the people there have to complexly change their lifestyle and attitude towards animals. Here are some safety measures for people to stay healthy;✧∙Keep fit and well through regular exercise;✧∙Avoid infected poultry and infected people;✧∙Avoid eating raw or under-done poultry and eggs;✧∙Make sure there is always fresh air in your home;✧∙Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;✧∙Wash your hands frequently;42. What does the word "poultry "in the passage mean?A. Wild birdsB. Wild animalsC. Home-raised birdsD. Home-raised animals43. From the passage, we can learn that.A. infected poultry within 3 km was killed in China .B. Bird flu case was confirmed in China on Jan,27.C. Human cases were found 13Asian countriesD. Over two thirds of China has been infected with bird flu44. What do people fear most?A. Poultry will infect many peopleB. The disease can spread quickly among peopleC. There will be human-to-human transmissionD. A new disease combining bird flu and human flu will break out45. One of the right ways for us to avoid bird flu is .A. To kill all the poultryB. To eat no more chickensC. To form a healthy habitD. To keep separated from others46. Which must be wrong for the Asians to change their lifestyle?A. Farmers should avoid selling live poultry in the marketB. Farmers should vaccinate their poultry regularlyC. Farmers should live more closely with their poultry.D. People should avoid buying live poultry in the market.三、完形填空 20分：每空1分Mrs. Jones was over eighty, but she still drove her old car like a woman half her age. She loved driving very fast, and was proud of the fact 61 she had never, in her thirty-five-year driving, been punished a driving offence（违法）.Then one day she nearly 63 her record. A police car 64 her, and the policemen in it saw her 65 a red lighr without stopping. Of course, she was stopped. It seemed 66 that she would be punished.67 Mrs. Jones come up to the judge, he looked at her seriously and said that shewas 68 old to drive a car, and that the 69 why she had not stopped at thered 70 was most probably that her eyes had become weak 71 old age, so that she had simply not seen it. When the judge had finished what he was 72 , Mrs. Jones opened the big handbag she was 73 and took out her sewing. Without saying a word,she 74 a needle with a very small eye, and threaded it at her first attempt.When she had 75 done this, she took the thread out of the needle again and handed 76 the needle and the thread to the judge, saying," Now it is your 77 . I suppose you drive a car, and that you are quite sure about your own eyesight."The judge took the 78 and tried to thread it. After half a dozen tries, he had still not succeeded. The case against Mrs. Jones was 79 , and herrecord 80 unbroken.61. A. which B. when C. that D. this62. A. about B.on C. to D. for63. A. kept B. won C. missed D. broke64. A. watched B. passed C. followed D. caught65. A. pass B.go C.run D.rush66. A. sure B.indeed C.certain D.perhaps67. A. before B.while C.until D.when68. A. so B.very C. too D. quite69. A. cause B.reason C.matter D.trouble70. A. light mp C.sign D.one71. A. with B.because C.for D.of72. A. speaking B.saying C.talking D.telling73. A. holding B.getting C.having D. bringing74. A. took B.brought C.picked D.got75. A. quickly B.slowly C.suddenly D.successfully76. A. both B.all C.neither D.either77. A. time B.turn C. chance D.job78. A. thread B.glasses C. sewing D.needle79. A. dismissed B. passed C.settled D.studied80. A. was B.kept C. Seemed D.remained四、翻译：20分，每题4分，共5道题。

2016年陕西省普通高等学校专升本英语模拟试题I. Vocabulary and Structure （40分）Directions:There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then write your answer on the Answer Sheet.1. The mere fact _____ most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur.A.whatB.whichC.thatD. why2. John seems a nice person. ______, I don’t trust him.A. Even thoughB. Even soC. ThereforeD. Though3. By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular _____ children as Coca-Cola.A. forB. inC. toD. with4. Fond of machinery, John has decided to learn the mechanic’s ______.A. careerB. occupationC. professionD. trade5. To our delight, Susan quickly ____ herself to the new situation in China.A.acquaintedB. adaptedC. exposedD. devoted6. Although they plant trees in this area every year, some hills are still ____.A. blankB. bareC. vacantD. bald7. The course normally attracts 20 students per year, _____ up to half are from overseas.A. in whichB. for whomC. with whichD. of whom8. ______ the temperature falling so rapidly, we couldn’t go on with the experiment.A. SinceB. ForC. AsD. With9. _____ difficulties we may come across, we will help one another to overcome them.A.WhoeverB. HoweverC. WhateverD. Whenever10. Although punctual himself, the professor was quite used ______ late for his lecture.A.to have studentsB. for students’ beingC. for students to beD. to students’ being11. He hoped the firm would _____ him to the Paris branch.A. exchangeB. transmitC. transferD. remove12. Having decided to rent a flat, we _____ contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city.A.set aboutB. set downC. set outD. set up13. The relationship between employers and employees has been studied ______.A.originallyB. extremelyC. violentlyD. intensively14. _____ their differences, the couple were developing an obvious and genuine affection for eachother.A. But forB. For allC. Above allD. Except for15. The manager spoke highly of such _____ as loyalty, courage, and truthfulness shown by hisemployees.A.virtuesB. FeaturesC. PropertiesD. characteristics16. The shy girl felt ____ and uncomfortable when she could not answer her teacher’s questions.A. amazedB. awkwardC. curiousD. amused17.Each individual has his own right to his own career and freedom.A.findB. pursueC. considerD. register18. The thief tried to open the locked door but _____.A. in no wayB. in vainC. without effectD. at a loss19.The sound away little by little.A. fadedB.disappearedC. VanishedD. lost20. Remember that customers don’t _____ about prices in that city.A. debateB. consultC. disputeD. bargain21. Small but attractive shops along in a fine tree-lined _____ made a shopping center of the small town.A. highwayB. avenueC. roadD. path22. He will agree to do what you require _____ him.A.ofB. fromC. toD. for23. I don’t think it advisable that Tim _____ to the job since he has no experience.A. is assignedB. will be assignedC. be assignedD. has been assigned24 ______ in thought，he almost ran into the car in front of him.A. LosingB. Having lostC. LostD. To lose25. The man in the corner confessed to ______ a lie to the manager of the company.A.have toldB. be toldC. being toldD. having told26. Frankly speaking, I’d rather you ____ anything about it for the time being.A.didn’t doB. haven’t doneC. don’t doD. have done27. Too much _____ to the sun is bad for the skin.A.exposureB. exhibitionC. extensionD. expansion28. We love peace, yet we are not the kind of people to yield ____ any military threat.A.upB. toC. inD. at29. A _____ to the problem is expected to be found before long.A. resultB. responseC. settlementD. solution30. As a result of careless washing, the jacket ____ to a child’s size.pressedB. shrankC. droppedD. decreased31. Neither of the young men who had applied for a position in the university ______.A.have been acceptedB. has been acceptedC. was acceptedD. were accepted32. The mad man was put in the soft-padded cell lest he ______ himself.A. injureB. had injuredC. injuredD. would injure33. They are going to have the serviceman _____ an electric fan in the office tomorrow.A.installB. to installC. to be installedD. installed34. It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you _____ it.A.mustn’t have doneB. wouldn’t have doneC. mightn’t have doneD. didn’t have to do35.. I have nothing to confess. ______ you want me to say？A. What is it thatB. What it is whatC. How is it thatD. How it is that36. Americans eat ____ as they actually need every day.A. twice as much proteinB. twice protein as muchC. twice much as proteinD. protein as twice much37. We need a chairman ______.A.for whom everyone has confidenceB. in whom everyone has confidenceC. who everyone has confidence ofD. whom everyone has confidence on38. We are all for your proposal that the discussion _____.A.be put offB. was put offC. should put offD. is to put off39. The speech which he made _____ the project has bothered me greatly.A.being concernedB. A.ConcernedC. be concernedD. concerning40. We’ll visit Europe next year _____ we have enough money.A.lestB. untilC. unlessD. providedII. Reading Comprehension (50分)Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. 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 OneThe United States population is growing older. In 1987, 12 percent of Americans were 65 years old or older, compared with 8 percent in 1950. population experts at the U.S. Bureau of the Census expect this percentage to continue to rise gradually, reaching 14 percent in 2010, then to skyrocket during the next 20 years, reaching 21 percent by 2030. This “graying of America” has generated concerns about whether the best really is yet to be, abo ut how well off tomorrow’s elderly will be. There also are questions about the impact of aging population on the rest of society.The graying of America has tow causes. First, advances in medical care have enable people to live longer. In the United States in 1900, the average life expectancy at birth was 47.7 years. By 1985, the latest year for which figures are available, it has climbed to 74.7 years.Second, the U.S. birthrate rose in the mid-1900s, interrupting a long, slow decline. A dramatic increase occurred during this brief rise. From 1945 to 1947, the rate jumped from 20.4 births for every 1,000 people to 26.6. In 1957, the birthrate was still high—25.3—but then began decline. The birthrate dropped to the 1933 level of 18.4 in 1966, and by 1985, was 15.7. Most experts see little change in the downward trend of the birthrate in the foreseeable future.41.What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?A.To bring attention to the needs of the elderly.B.To contrast birthrate and life expectancy rates.C.To explain how and why the American population is aging.D.To show the percentages of age groups in general population.42.During which period of time will the percentage of American 65 years old or older increasethe most?A. 1970-1990B. 1990-2010C. 2010-2030D. 2030-205043.In the first paragraph, the phrase “this graying of America” refers to________.A. The uncertainty of the future for older AmericansB. The effects of population on the health of the elderlyC. Statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of the CensusD. The increasing number of elderly people in the population44.About how long did it take the birthrate to return to the 1933 level?A. 20 yearsB. 30 yearsC. 40 yearsD. 50 years45.Which of the following conclusions about the birthrate is supported by the passage?A. The long-range decline in the birthrate will continue in the next centuryB. Another dramatic increase in the birthrate will occur before the 21st centuryC. The birthrate will continue to vary greatly.D. An increase in the birthrate depends mainly on advances in medical care.Passage TwoPeople with disabilities comprise a large part of the population. It is estimate that over 35 million Americans have physical, mental, or other disabilities. About half of these disabilities are "developmental", i.e., they occur prior to the individual's twenty-second birthday, often from genetic conditions, and are severe enough to affect three or more areas of development, such as mobility, communication, employment, etc. Most other disabilities are considered "adventitious", i.e., accidental or caused by outside forces.Prior to the 20th century on1y a small percentage of people with disabilities survived for long. Medical treatment for these disabilities was unavailable. Advancements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which people with disabilities can expect to have such basic needs as food, shelter, and medical treatment. Unfortunately, these basics are often not available. Civil liberties such as the right to vote, marry, get an education, and gain employment have historically been denied on the basis of disability.In recent decades, the disability rights movement has been organized to fight against these infringements of civil rights. Congress responded by passing major legislation recognizing people with disabilities as a protected class under civil rights statutes. Still today, people with disabilities must fight to live their lives independently. It is estimated that more than half of qualified Americans with disabilities are unemployed and a majority of those who do work are underemployed. About two-thirds live at or below the official poverty level.Significant barriers, especially in transportation and public awareness, prevent disabled people from taking part in society. For example, while no longer prohibited by law from marrying, a person with no access to transportation is effectively excluded from community and social activities which might lead to the development of long-term relationships.It will only be when public attitudes advance as far as laws have that disabled people will be fully able to take their rightful place in society.46. A “developmental” disability ___________.A. develops very slowly over timeB. is caused by forcesC. occurs in youth and affects developmentD. is getting more and more severe47. Most disabled people used to die early because ______________.A. disabilities destroyed major bodily functionsB. they were not very well looked afterC. medical techniques were not availableD. they were too poor to get proper treatment48. In the author’s opinion, to enable the disabled people to take their rightful placein society ____________.A. more laws should be passedB. public attitudes should be changedC. government should provide more aidsD. more public facilities should be set up49.Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?A. Many disabled people may remain single for their whole lifeB. The public tends to look down upon the disabled peopleC. The disabled people feel inferior to those surrounding peopleD. Discriminatory laws prevent the disabled from mixing with others50. The best title for this passage might be ____________.A. Handicaps of People with DisabilitiesB. The Difficulties of the DisabledC. The Causes for DisabilitiesD. Medical Treatments for DisabilitiesPassage ThreeThere are some steps you can take yourself to avoid catching a cold. Contrary to popular belief, colds are not caused by exposure to severe weather. Colds are caused by viruses (病毒) harbored in the body, and you're better off out on the ski slopes or even waiting for the bus on a snowy day than you are in a tasty swarm room, surrounded by friends, coworkers, or fellow students, who just may be passing the virus around. If you feel a chill when you're coming down with a cold, you're already sick. A chill is an early symptom: it's the cold that caused the chill, not the other way around.While the virus can spread through droplets propelled into the air when a cold-sufferer coughs or sneezes, surprisingly, this is not the most common route of transmission. Numerous studies have now shown that the overwhelming majority of colds are "caught" by hand contact. A cold-sufferer rubs her nose, thereby transferring the virus to her hand. Then a friend comes to visit. "Don't kiss me," she cautions, so the friend steps back and presses her hand. The friend then swipes her own nose or eye-and several days later is stricken with a cold. Or parents pick up their child's discarded tissues and carefully throw then away, but fail to wash their hands afterward.Cold viruses also can be transferred to objects-telephones, towels, plates-and remain infections for up to three hours. Frequent hand-washing on the cold-sufferer as well as other members of the household will minimize the spread of viruses in this way.51.According to the first paragraph, you’re most likely to catch a cold if ________.A. you expose yourself to severe weatherB. you play outdoors long when it is snowingC. you stay in a very warm room with a lot of peopleD. you wait for a bus on a cold and windy day52.If you feel a chill, it means ________.A. you’ll catch a cold sooner or laterB. y ou’ve already come down with a coldC. there are viruses hidden in your bodyD. the room is not warm enough for you health53.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. It is generally believed that colds are caused by exposure to cold weatherB. Most colds are “caught” by hand contact.C. Cold virus will keep alive for several hours once it leaves human bodyD. Cold virus can spread around only through the air.54.According to the author, the best way of avoiding catching a cold is______.A. washing your hands frequentlyB. never rubbing your nose or eyesC. throwing away tissues immediately after useD. shaking hands with your friends instead of kissing them55.The best title for this passage might be _______.A. Colds and VirusesB. Colds and TemperatureC. Ways of Avoiding ColdsD. The Spread of VirusesPassage FourThe way you look—the body that is yours—has several relatively permanent features that disclose information about you. As you take the platform to speak, listeners can observe your physical features and infer your sex, general age range, racial background, height, weight, and the body type. Sometimes audiences respond to personal appearance in a fixed manner. As a result they may discount messages given by speakers who are very much younger than themselves. Other audiences similarly pay less attention to the speeches of women or of people from other cultural groups.Many people have one or more physical features or conditions that make them reluctant to speak publicly. These include crooked(歪斜)teeth, visible birthmarks, above-average or below-average weight or height, poor eyesight, or the use of wheelchairs. Although it is true that people do see your features, it is generally not true that they spend the entire speech focusing on them. If you worry about your appearance, one of your best strategies is to have an interesting topic and a good opening statement that will draw people's attention to your subject rather than to your looks.Regardless of your looks, you can pay special attention to your appearance such as dressing neatly, keeping your hair tidy, etc. Neatness and cleanliness are sometimes as significant as natural beauty; in fact, a common proverb, "Cleanliness is next to godliness" gives a very good example of this. Further, as we will see, social attractiveness is enhanced by other nonverbal variables such as smiling and gesturing appropriately. Moreover, physical characteristics are not the only thing your listeners see. The clothing and accessories(妇女全套衣饰中的小件)you choose are part of your total presentation of yourself.56.This passage may be intended for _________.A. schoolteachersB. would-be actors or actressC. social workersD. those who work involves public speeches57.Some people tend not to attach enough importance to what a speaker says if _______.A. he has a different cultural backgroundB. he is poorly dressedC. his hair is untidyD. he is overweight58.People often feel shy to speak in public if _______.A. they are younger than the audiencesB. their subjects are not interesting enoughC .they are female and not prettyD. they have some physical defects59.Social attractiveness can be improved by ________.A. your humorous way of talkingB. good manners and neat dressingC. a good opening statementD. choosing a good topic60.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A .Natural beauty is necessary for a public speakerB. The audiences won’t concentrate on your features throughout your speech.C. Age and sex can decide whether your speech will be a successful one.D.The audience can usually foresee what you’ll say from your racial background..III. Cloze Test（20分）Directions：There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passages. Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Methods of studying vary; what works__61__ for some students doesn’t work at all for others. The only thing you can do is experiment __62__ you find a system that does work for you. But two things are sure: __63__ else can do your studying for you, and unless you do find a system that works, you won' t get through college. Meantime, there are a few rules that__64__ for everybody. The hint is "don't get ___65___ ".The problem of studying, __66__ enough to start with, becomes almost__67__ when you are trying to do __68__ in one weekend. __69__ the fastest readers have trouble __70__ that. And if you are behind in written work that must be __71__, the teacher who accepts it __72__late will probably not give you good credit. Perhaps he may not accept it__73__ . Getting behind in one class because you are spending so much time on another is really no __74__. Feeling pretty virtuous about the seven hours you 'spend on chemistry won' t __75__one bit if the history teacher pops a quiz. And many freshmen do get into trouble by spending too much time on one class at the __76__of the others, either because they like one class much better or because they find it so much harder than they think, they should __77__all their time to it. __78__the reason, going the whole work for one class and neglecting the rest of them is a mistake, if you face this__79__, begin with the shortest and easiest __80__. Get them out of the way and then go to the , time consuming work.61. A. good B. easily C. sufficiently D. well62 A.until B.after C.while D .so63.A.somebody B. nobody C.everybody D. anybody64.A.follow B. go C. operate D. work65.A.behind B.after C.slow ter66.A. hardly B. unpleasant C.hard D. heavy67.A.improbable B.necessary C. impossible D. inevitable68.A. three week's workB. three weeks' worksC. three weeks' workD. three week' s works69.A.Even B. Almost C.If D.with70.A.to do B.doing C.at doing D.with doing71.A.turned in B. tuned up C.turned out D. given in72.A.very B.quite C.such D. that73.A. anyway B. either C.at all D. too74.A. solution B.method C. answer D. excuse75.A. help B. encourage C. assist D.improve76.A.expense B.pay C.debt D.charge77.A.devote B. put C.spend D.take78.A.Whichever B. Whatever C.However D.Wherever79.A. attraction B. decision C. temptation D. dilemma80. A.arrangements B. way C. assignments D. class IV．Translation(20分)Directions: In this part, there is one passage in English. Read the passage carefully and translate it into Chinese.Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.Love plays a pivotal role on out life. Love makes you feel wanted. Without love a person could go hayward and also become cruel and ferocious. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who shower us with unconditional love and care, they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. But we always tend to take this for granted. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others feelings. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.V.Writing（20分）Directions：In this part of the test，you are to write a short composition of about 120 to 150 words （non- English major）or 150 to 180words （English majors）based on the topic given below.Extravagant Spending on College Campus1）据调查显示，现在大学生每月的花销越来越高，很多大学生花钱如流水，根本没有节俭的概念2）分析产生这一现象的原因3）我的看法。

（完整）2016英语专升本真题（含答案）,推荐文档I. onetics (5 points)Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A,B,C,D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark you answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.【题干】_____【选项】A.vitalB.silentC.collideD.fierce【答案】A2.【题干】_____【选项】A.taughtB.caught/doc/0718144108.html,ughD.fault【答案】B3.【题干】_____【选项】A.receptionB.receiptC.captureD.concept【答案】A4.【题干】_____A.boomB.gooseC.floodD.gloom【答案】B5.【题干】_____【选项】A.fingerB.singerC.hangerD.ringer【答案】BII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet.6.【题干】As a child I used to wash my parents' car to earn some _____ money.【选项】A.paperB.easyC.privateD.**【答案】C7.【题干】After the busy day I've had, I need a _____ drink.【选项】A.heavyB.sharpD.powerful【答案】B8.【题干】If you _____ stayed at home, this would never have happened.【选项】A.haveB.hadC.will haveD.would have【答案】B9.【题干】—How much this set of furniture cost?—I forgot _____.【选项】A.how much it costsB.how much did it costC.how much it costD.how much does it cost【答案】A10.【题题干】We had a long way to go ** to_____ early.【选项】A.set onB.put onC.set offD.put off【答案】A 11.【题干】_____ it is not his responsibility to do that, he said he would help.【选项】A.AlthoughB.AsD.Unless【答案】A12.【题干】One of the strongest hurricanes _____ was the Florida Keys Storm of 1935, during which 500 people were killed.A.to recordB.recordedC.recordingD.being recorded【答案】D13.【题干】Ms. Jolie is _____ beautiful and very talented, and in control of her own career.【选项】A.basicallyB.remarkablyC.perfectlyD.actively【答案】B14. 【题干】When John left the office, Amy _____ at her desk.【选项】A.is still workingB.has still workingC.had still workedD.was still working【答案】A15. 【题干】You should learn through failures. Why don't you _____ your plan or try a new approach?【选项】A.adjustB.repeatD.refuse【答案】A16. 【题干】The carpet has so many stains on it that it needs _____.【选项】A.replaceB.to replaceC.being replaceD.to be replaced【答案】D17. 【题干】I sent him the package yesterday. He _____ it by now.【选项】A.might have receivedB.receivedC.will receiveD.receives【答案】A18.【题干】Is this the factory _____ you visited the other day?【选项】B.whereC.thatD.when【答案】B19.【题干】To make the fish _____ nice, she put in some sugar and wine vinegar.【选项】A.tasteB.to tasteD.tasting【答案】B20.【题干】My daughter runs faster than _____ in her class, She runs the fastest.【选项】A.a boyB.any boyC.some boysD.most boys【答案】B III. Cloze(30 points)Directions：For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose one answer that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet.Insomnia, or “poor sleep”, can have bad effects on a person's health and general well-being. It can_____(21)on both our physical and mental health and can lead to other health_____(22).Insomnia can be traced to many different reasons, but what is_____(23)to many sufferers is their inability to relax fully and "switch the mind_____(24)".Constant thoughts. _____(25)around and around in the mind, moving from one_____(26)to the next, prevent stillness and peace and_____(27)a sufferer extremely tired.In order to treat insomnia_____(28), it is first necessary to allow a sufferer tore-experience_____(29)real relaxation feels like. It's almost as though they've forgotten how to relax. Once this has been_____(30)by the brain, then fast and effective_____(31)can bemade to re-educate the unconscious towards allowing the person to relax_____(32)and to allow a natural state of Sleep to_____(33).Hypnotherapy (催眠疗法)is one of the fastest and most effective ways of_____(34)this goal for long-lasting results.Sleeping pills, is used at all, should only be a short-term_____(35)as their effect is soon reduced and their side effects can be deep and far-reaching.21.【题干】_____【选项】A.harmB.affectC.changeD.impact【答案】D22.【题干】_____【选项】A.demandsB.concernsC.reasonsD.questions【答案】D23.【题干】_____【选项】A.interestingB.sameC.cammonD.alike【答案】C24.【题干】_____A.onB.offC.upD.down【答案】B 25.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.gettingB.takingC.goingD.pulling【答案】D 26.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.imageB.dreamC.conceptD.thought【答案】D 27.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.causeB.leaveC.disturbD.**【答案】A 28.【题干】_____ 【选项】B.casilyC.effectivelyD.finally【答案】C29.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.ifB.howC.whereD.what【答案】B30.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.rememberedB.pulledC.changedD.printed【答案】A31.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.scalesB.stepsC.methodsD.techniques 【答案】C32.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.fullyB.recentlyC.silentlyD.actively【答案】A33.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.appearB.showC.occurD.realize【答案】C34.【题干】_____ 【选项】A.achievingand is learning German.Now she has experienced her dream job of working as an interpreter after East of England MEP(欧盟议员)Robert Sturdy invited her to the parliament in Brussels, thus becoming the youngest interpreter to work at the European Parliament."She was given a special permit to get into the building, where there is usually a minimum age requirement of 14, and sat in a booth listening and interpreting," said her mother ,Isabelle, "The other interpreters were amazed at how well she did as he debate was quite complicated and many of the words were rather technical."Alexia has been tri-lingual since birth as her mother, as her mother, a teacher, is half French and half Spanish, while her father ,Richard, is English. She started talking and communicating in all three languages before she lost her sight but adapted quickly to her blindness. By the age of four, she**reading and writing in the Braille(盲文). When she was six, Alexia began to learn Chinese. The **now learning German at school in Cambridge.VI.Writing(25 points)Directions: For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in about 100~120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.61.你(LI yuan)是班长，准备周末组织全班同学参观历史博物馆(the museum of History)。

单选1.I didn’t know what to do at first but an idea suddenly ( ) to me.A.occurredB.enteredC.happenedD.hit2.-What do you think of the book recommended by Professor Smith-Excellent! It’s worth ( ) a second time.A.to readB.readingC.to be readD.being read3.I will stay with my parents for( )this summer to take care of them.A.SometimesB.some timeC.sometimeD.some times4.-Alice,why didn’t you come yesterdayI tried to look for you.-I ( ),but I had an unexpected visitor.A.hadB.willC.didD.was going to5.A healthy life is generally thought to be ( ) with fresh air,clean water,and homegrown.A.joinedB. boundC. involvedD. associated6.The test is difficult for us,so our teacher tried to explain it sentence( )sentence.A.inB.throughC.byD.with7.-I need some help with my homework.-( )I’ve got lots of work to do myself and besides,it’s your problem,not mine!A.No problem,just a moment.B.Sorry,I can’t help yo right now.C.Yes,I need your help right now.D. Wait,it ‘s a piece of cake for you.8.The evening news comes on at 7o’clock and ( )for thirty minutes.A.keepsB. endsC. finishesD. lasts9.The news reporters hurried to the airport,only( )the movies stars they wanted to interview had left.A.to findB.to be foundC.to findingD. found10.The bridge was named( )the hero who had given his wife for the construction of it.A.afterB. forC. withD.before11.Without water and sunshine,plants on the earth( )at all.A. would not growB. will not growC. had not grownD. would not be grown12.Not only I but also Jane and Mary( )tired of having one examination after another.A.isB. areC.amD.be13.It happened to be very cold( )the morning of the sports meeting.A.atB.inC.onD.with14.He was( )serious injured in the accident that he had to be treated in hospital for a couple of weeks.A.so aB.such aC.suchD.so15.-Which do you want,the red one or the black one-( ).How about showing me another one.A.EitherB. BothC.NeitherD.None16.He never( )to read the news section but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.A. is botheringB.bothersC.can botherD.bothered17.Yesterday morning she( ) an old friend of hers on her way to the subway station.A.looked up toB.built upC.led toD. came across18.It did not stop raining( )after the football match was over.A.whenB.untilC.unlessD.as19.-I got another pair of shoes yesterday.Now I have no room for one more pair.-A women can never have ( )many shoes.A.veryB.muchC.tooD.so20.( )of them knew about the plan because it was a top secret.A.SomeB.AnyC.No oneD.None21.H stopped asking me the time after he had had he watch ( )A.to repairB.repairedC.repairingD. repair22.Be quiet!It’s rude to( ) people when they are talking.A.interfereB. introduceC.interruptD. prevent23.Finding it difficult to ( ) to the climate in the South,he decided to move to the North.A.adoptB.adaptC.adoptingD.adapting24.Cinderella took the medicine,but it didn’t seem to have any( )on her.A.effectB.effectiveC.affectD.affective25.With five hungry children seated around the table,the food would disappear( )A.in no timeB.after a long timeC.ahead of timeD. Behind the times26.The general manager signed the agreement( )the company.A.instead ofB. On behalf ofC.in place ofD. In case of27.-I haven’t seen you for ages!Where have you been-I went to Ningxia and( )there for one year,teaching as a volunteer at a primary school.A.stayedB. stayC.had stayedD.am staying28.I know nothing about John( )he is a teacher at some university.A.besidesB. in additionC.except forD. Except that29.Another point of the mass media is( ) it gives people the information they need in their daily lives.A.whatB.whetherC.wheneverD.that30.Animals are one of the most important resources for human beings;however,by 2030,many species will have( )according to some research.ed upB.died outC.goes upD. Got rid of31.The question( )at the meeting tomorrow is very important for our next five-year plan.A.to discussB.being discussedC.to be discussedD.will be discussed32.Pierre often makes himself well( )with the help of body language.A.to understandB.understandingC.to be understoodD. understood33.-Your phone number againI( )quite catch it.A.didn’tB.needn’tC.don’tD. can’t34.You don’t need to hurry her. She( ) it by the time you are ready.A.will have been finishingB.will finishC.will have finishedD.will be finishing35.The weather ended up being very good,( ) was more than we could expect.A.whatB. whichC.thatD.if36.Whether he will leave today or tomorrow( )no difference to me.A.makesB.bringsC.givesD. takes37.I’d like to take( ) of this opportunity to thank you for your hospitality during my visit.A.advantageB.benefitC.interestD. profit38.The reason( )I’m writing to you is to tell you about the party on Saturday .A.becauseB. whyC.forD.as39.Bill said that( )go to the movie because he wanted to study for the examinations.A.he’d rather notB.he won’t ratherC. he’ll rather notD. he’d rather didn’t40.The water will be much more polluted unless some measures( )right now.A.will be takenB. are takenC. were takenD. had been taken阅读Passage1Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it’s important to distinguish television’s influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn’t really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children’s minds.One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child’s ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see. Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn’t take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents’educational background have a stronger influence on a child’s reading. “A child’s reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.”Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it’s the other way around. “If you’re smart young, you’ll watch less TV when you’re older,”Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers.For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.41. By watching TV, children learn _________.A. images through wordsB. more than explicit meaningsC. more about images than wordsD. little about people’s psychology42. An educational program is best watched by a child _________.A. on his ownB. with other kidsC. with his parentsD. with his teachers43. Which of the following is most related to children’s reading abilityA. Radio-listeningB. Television-watchingC. Parents’reading listD. Parents’educational background44. Anderson believed that _________.A. the more a child watches TV, the smarter he isB. the younger a child is, the more he watches TVC. the smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TVD. the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school45. What is the main purpose of the passageA. To advise on the educational use of TV.B. To describe TV’s harmful effects on children.C. To explain traditional views on TV influences.D. To present Anderson’s unconventional ideas.Passage 2After a day of work and play,the body needs to rest.Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you?drowsy.?There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!46.A good title for this passage is ____.A. Sleep???????????B. Dreams?C. Good Health?????D. Work and Rest47.The word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____.A. sick????????????B. asleep??C. stand up?????????D. a little sleepy48.This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _____.A. dream more often??B. have poor health??C. nervous????D. breathe quickly49.During REM, ____.A. your eyes move quickly?B. you dreamC. you are restlessD. both A and B50.The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ .A. approximately six hours???B. around ten hours?C. about eight hours?????????D. not described herePassage 3Peter loved to buy used articles. Almost a month ago,he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box haven’t even been opened yet. That might be worth some money. ”Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.“You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirlsaid.“Yes, you’re right. People like something rare.”Peter agreed, “I can’t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”“Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it.”the salesgirl smiled.“No problem.”Peter said.After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop.“Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game”The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!”“I’ve got something for you,”Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.”He handed her three $ 100 bills.“Wow!”the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.”51. Which of the following best describes Peter’s word gameA. It was made around 40 years ago.B. It had game boards in different sizes.C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal.D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.52. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter’s word gameA. Old and handy.B. Rare and valuable.C. Classic and attractive.D. Colorful and interesting53. Peter got the names of the game fans from ________.A. an auctionB. the InternetC. a game shopD. the second-hand shop54. What happened at the end of the storyA. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward.B. The salesgirl became Peter’s friend.C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.55. What is the main theme of the storyA. It’s important to keep a promise.B. It’s great to share in other people’s happiness.C. We should be grateful for the help from others.D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money.Passage 4It was a cold winter day.A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “I’mpaying for myself, and for the six cars behind me,”she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your fare.”It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend’s refrigerator: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.”The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down.Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down. “I thought it was beautiful,”she said, explaining why she’d taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message from above.”Her husband, Frank, liked the phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in the newspaper, admitting that though she liked it, she didn’t know where it came from or what it really meant.Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it around in her mind for days.“Here’s the idea,”Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.”Her fantasies include painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, and giving money secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says, “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.”The acts of random kindness spread. If you were one of those drivers who found your fare paid, who knows what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later. Like all great events, kindness begins slowly, with every single act. Let it be yours!56.Why did Natalie Smith pay for the six cars behind herA．She knew the car drivers well.B．She wanted to show kindness.C．She hoped to please others.D．She had seven tickets.57.Judy Foreman copied down the phrase because she???????.A．thought it was beautifully writtenB．wanted to know what it really meantC．decided to write it on a warehouse wallD．wanted her husband to put it up in the classroom58.Who came up with the phrase according to the passageA．Judy Foreman.B．Natalie Smith.C．Alice Johnson.D．Anne Herbert.59.Which of the following statements is closest in the meaning to the underlined sentence aboveA．Kindness and violence can change the world.B．Kindness and violence can affect one’s behavior.C．Kindness and violence can reproduce themselves.D．Kindness and violence can shape one’s character.60.What can we infer from the last paragraphA．People should practice random kindness to those in need.B．People who receive kindness are likely to offer it to others.C．People should practice random kindness to strangers they meet.D．People who receive kindness are likely to pay it back to the giver.完形填空Dad had a black comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would 61me his?comb?and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK”I was?62?to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such?63?. I would excitedly turn the tap?64?and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He?65?lovingly at me and place the comb on his wallet.Two years later, Dad started his own?66?, which wasn’t doing so well. That was when things started to?67?. Dad didn’t come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became?68?with him for placing our family in trouble. ?69? time went by, an uncomfortable silence grew?between us.After my graduation, Dad’s business was getting back on track（回到正轨）. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home?70?. As usual I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you help me?71?my comb”I looked at him a while, then?72?the comb and headed to the sink（水池）.It hit me then: why, as a child,?73?Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure？That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to?74?the evening with Mum and me. It?75?a happy and loving family.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and?76?placed his comb on his wallet. But this time, I noticed something?77?: Dad had aged. He had wrinkles（皱纹）next to his eyes when he smiled,?78?his smile was still as?79?as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good?80?for his family.61. A. tell B. hand C.ask D. take62. A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased63. A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain?64. A. out B. over C. in D. on?65. A. would smile B. had smile C.has smiles D. Will smile66. A. family B. business C. task D. journey?67. A. progress B. change C. improve D. form68. A.satisfied B. delighted C. angry D. strict?69. A. As B. With C. Before D. after70. A. late B. early C. frequently D. rarely71. A. sharpen B. repair C. clean D. keep72. A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw73. A.to help B. helping C. helped D. had helped?75. A.means B. said C. says D. meant76.A. firmly B. hurriedly C. casually D. carefully77.77. A. different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent78.78. A. for B. or C. so D. yet79.79. A. cold B. heartwarming C. kindhearted D.hot80.A. cloths B. life C. food D. house?翻译Online learning is no easier than learning in ?regular classrooms. In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any quality program. Successful students, however, see online learning as a convenient way to receive their education —not an easier way. Many online students sit at computers for hours at a time during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments. When other people are finished and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their course work. Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week for each course.作文Reusing textbooks1.有人认为课本应当反复使用；2.这样做的好处和影响；3.你的看法。

陕西省专升本英语历年考试真题及答案Title: Shaanxi Province College English Entrance Exam Past Papers and AnswersIntroduction:The Shaanxi Province College English Entrance Exam is an important test for students who wish to further their education by enrolling in a Bachelor's degree program in a local college or university. To prepare for this exam, students often review past papers and practice answering questions to familiarize themselves with the format and types of questions that may be asked. In this document, we will provide a collection of past exam papers along with detailed answers to help students prepare for the upcoming exam.Exam Paper 1:1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:Passage: "The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. It stretches over 13,000 miles and was built over several centuries to protect the Chinese Empire from invasions. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Chinese history and culture."Questions:a. What is the Great Wall of China?b. How long is the Great Wall of China?c. Why was the Great Wall of China built?Answers:a. The Great Wall of China is a historic monument in China.b. The Great Wall of China stretches over 13,000 miles.c. The Great Wall of China was built to protect the Chinese Empire from invasions.2. Complete the following sentences with the correct verb tense:a. I ____________ (study) English for five years.b. She ____________ (live) in Beijing before moving to Shanghai.c. They ____________ (visit) the Great Wall of China last summer.Answers:a. have studiedb. had livedc. visitedExam Paper 2:1. Complete the following sentences with the correct word or phrase:a. I enjoy ____________ (read) books in my free time.b. He is ____________ (tall) than his brother.c. She speaks English ____________ (fluent) than her classmates.Answers:a. readingb. tallerc. more fluently2. Write a composition of at least 150 words on the following topic: "The Importance of Education in Today's Society."Sample Answer:Education plays a crucial role in shaping our society and individuals. It provides us with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in our personal and professional lives. In today's fast-paced world, a good education is essential for achieving our goals and reaching our full potential. Without education, we would not be able to adapt to the constantly changing demands of the modern world. Therefore, it is important for everyone to have access to quality education to ensure a better future for themselves and society as a whole.Conclusion:In conclusion, the Shaanxi Province College English Entrance Exam is a challenging test that requires students to demonstrate their English proficiency. By practicing with past exam papers and reviewing the answers provided, students can better prepare themselves for the exam and increase their chances of success. Good luck to all the students taking the exam!。

的见现代远程教育2013年专升本大学英语入学考试复习题（一）注；答案一律写在答题纸上，做在试题上无效I. Grammar Structure and VocabularySection A ( 1.5 marks each)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.1. Not long ago, a person whom I know very well was ___ an accident.A. related toB. involved inC. included inD. subjected to2. We want him to retire but he won’t ___ to it.A. acceptB. admitC. agreeD. allow3. He doesn’t enjoy ___ fish, you know.A. eatB. to eatC. eatingD. to eating4. The girl didn’t go to bed ___ her parents came home.A. untilB. unlessC. whenD. as5. In the newspaper, we can learn ___ is going on in the world.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. who6. The bridge was named ___ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.A. afterB. withC. byD. from7. I wish I ___ a doctor.A. have beenB. amC. wereD. will be8. We are going to ___ up for our lost time by taking a short cut.A. makeB. takeC. findD. put9. No sooner had we returned home ___ it rained.A. thenB. thanC. whenD. as10. I can’t afford ___ a new dress.A. buying herB. her to buyC. buy for herD. to buy her11. The new technique has ___ them to double the production of the factory.A. enabledB. madeC. dissuadedD. occupied12. I ___ an old schoolmate while taking a walk yesterday.A. ran overB. ran afterC. ran intoD. ran down13. He ____ me that he decided to leave on Monday.A. spokeB. saidC. talkedD. told14. As scheduled, the communications satellite went into ___ round the earth.A. circleB. orbitC. pathD. course15. Salt ____ when it is put in water. The mixture is called a solution.A. solvesB. disappearsC. mixesD. dissolves16. We can see a lot of people doing morning exercises in the parks even ____ acold morning.A. onB. atC. inD. during17. An object is said ___ if its temperature is much higher than that of our bodies.A. as being hotB. as hotC. hotD. to be hot18. Please ____ me, I didn’t mean to hurt you.A. apologizeB. recognizeC. forgiveD. pardon for19. Everyone used to get up early, ____?A. didn’t theyB. do theyC. didn’t heD. doesn’t he20. He didn’t seem to mind ____ TV while he was trying to study.A. their watchingB. them to watchC. that they watchD. theirs watching21. She refused to ____ the car keys to her husband until he had promised to wear hissafety belt.A. hand inB. hand outC. hand downD. hand over22. He doesn’t word but he gets a good ___ from his investments.A. wageB. earningC. incomeD. salary23. If he ___ to do this work, he might do it in some other way.A. wereB. wasC. willD. can24. I ____ here for four years, by next summer I shall have graduated.A. shall studyB. have studiedC. shall be studyingD. have been studying25. Mary learnt how to ____ a bicycle in her childhood.A. openB. rideC. driveD. guide26. Most part of the world is covered ___ water.A. atB. inC. onD. with27. We never understood the reason ____ he left us.A. becauseB. whyC. unlessD. until28. He broke the world ___ for the 100 meters.A. markB. levelC. standardD. record29. Diamond is ___ natural substance which is known.A. hardestB. one of hardestC. harderD. the hardest30. Since her blood pressure is much higher than it should be, her doctor insists that she __ smoke.A. will not smokeB. should not smokeC. not smokeD. Both B and31.Studies have shown _______ teenagers often suffer form depression.A.thatB.whichC.in whichD.in that32.The party has failed to _______ the majority of voters that it is capable of governing the country.A.trustB.creditC.convinceD.believe33._______ driving around all day looking for somewhere to park, why don't you take a bus to town?A.In spite ofB.Rather thanC.In palce ofD.Other than34.The kids are _______ be hungry when they get home—they always are.A. obliged toB. bound toC. desired toD. motivated to35.All the characteristics that distinguish birds _______ other animals can be traced to prehistoric times.A.toB.betweenC.forD.from36.When the city was _______, everyone knew that total defeat was certain.A.cut offB.cut downC.cut acrossD.cut out37.If we _______ everything ready by now, we should be having a terrible time tomorrow.A.hadn't gotB. didn't getC.wouldn't have gotD. wouldn’t get38.In his composition there were no other errors _______ a few misspelled words.A.besideB.exceptC.thenD.than39.In deciding _______ a course of action, the candidates tried to estimate its likely impact on the voters.A.what to pursueB.which to pursueC.whether to pursueD.if to pursue40.Since we have a focused subject, we should not talk _______.A.at onceB.at handC.at intervalsD.at random41 Jean talked _____ she had heard all about yesterday’s traffic accident.A. as wellB. as ifC. as toD. as for42 Look , that is the man ____ house has burned down in the big fire.A. whoseB. whomC. whoD. who’s43 By the time you return home, I _____ all the work .A. would doB. will have doneC. has doneD. had done44I hope you will be _____ higher spirits when we meet next time .A. toB. onC. ofD. in45 _____ my mother couldn’t come back on time, I had to turn to Mary for help.A. untilB. thoughC. asD. as soon as46 Shortly after the accident, Terry Lapham was _____ from his post as project manager.A. dismissedB. discussedC. disappearedD. discovered47 the speaker lectured in _____ a way that some people found it hard to understand him.A. soB. asC. suchD. that48 the book _____ five parts, each of which deals with one aspect of women’s rights.A. consists inB. consists ofC. consists forD. consists with49 when I saw her smiling face, I knew she _____ from her son studying abroad.A. hearB. has heardC. had heardD. was hearing50. as we have been very busy recently, we go to the theatre only _____ .A. absolutelyB. frequentlyC. continuallyD. occasionallySection B (1 mark each)Directions: In this section of the test, there are 10 sentences with the underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Choose the part of the sentence that is incorrect and then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.51. It was said that John decided to go to the university rather than get a job.A B C D52. The more he tried to help her fix the radio, the lesser she seemed to like it.A B C D53. A great many educators firmly believe that English is one of the poorest taughtA B Csubjects In high schools today.D54. I, who is a doctor, work now in a factory, but not as a doctor but as a worker.A B C D55. Hardly had he entered the office than he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.A B C D56. We are to make such computers which are needed in different branches of science.A B C D57. Jean is the only one of those girls who go to classes after work.A B C D58. If the policeman would have arrived earlier, he would have seen the accident.A B C D59. We advice him to give up smoking and do a lot of exercise.A B C D60. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expanding of air heated by lighting.A B C DII. Reading Comprehension (2 .5marks each, 40 minutes)Directions: There are 3 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.Questions 61 ~ 65 are based on the following passage:There are three common calendar systems in use by the United States higher education institution. Semester Systems are one of them.The academic year is divided into two terms, each of which provides for about 15 weeks of instruction plus a week for final examinations. The fall semester, considered the first term of the academic year, usually begins in September or late August, and it is increasingly common for the term to start early enough to be completed before the two-week Christmas holiday. Colleges startlater in September. The second or spring semester usually begins sometime in January and ends in late May or early June. Most schools schedule a one- or two-week vacation in March or April. A variation of the semester system being tried by some institutions is the “4—1—4” calendar, which has a four-month fall semester ending in December, a one-month short term in January for which students may enroll if they wish, and another four-month semester beginning early in February.61. In the United States, the students will stay in school for about ____ a year.A. 15 weeksB. 16 weeksC. 30 weeksD. 32 weeks62. The academic year begins ____.A. in late SeptemberB. in late AugustC. sometime in JanuaryD. in late May63. The first term ends ____.A. after Christmas holidayB. in MayC. before Christmas holidayD. in fall64. The second term lasts about ____.A. five monthsB. four monthsC. six monthsD. five or six months65. In the “4—1—4” calendar system, the first term begins ___.A. In DecemberB. In AugustC. In JanuaryD. In FebruaryQuestions 66~70 are based on the following passage:In sport the sexes are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same faces. Women are less strong than men. That at least is what people say. Women are called “the weaker sex”, or, if men want to please them, “the fair sex”. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are women’s bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Women’s times are always slower than men’s, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teen-age girls. One of them swam 400 meters in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first “Tarzan”(泰山) in films was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weiss Muller. His fastest 400 meters was 4 minutes 59.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now, and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone injections. At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated when there are two separate sexes!66. Women are called “the weaker sex” because ____.A.women do as much work as menB.people think women are weaker than menC.sport is easier for men than for womenD.in sport the two sexes are always together67. Which of the following is true?A.Boys and girls study separately everywhere.B.Women do not run or swim in races with men.C.Famous Prime Ministers are women.D.Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.68. “That at least is what people say.” Means people____.A.say other things tooB.don’t say this muchC.say this but may not think soD.only think this69. What problems does sport have?A.Some women athletes are actually men.B.Some women athletes are given hormone injections.C.Women and men do not run or swim in the same races.D.It is difficult to check whether women athletes are really women.70. In this passage the author implies that ____.A.women are weaker than men, but fasterB.women are slower than men, but strongerC.men are not always stronger and faster than womenD.men are faster and stronger than womenQuestions 71~75 are base on the following passage:The stamp collector can learn a great deal from the colorful pieces of paper he put in his album. In addition to learning some basic things about organization and systematic arrangement, the stamp collector can receive a good course in history and geography from stamps. As a collector progresses and becomes more specialized, stamps teach him some basic facts about engraving, paper, and printing.Stamps are excellent sources of historical information. Almost every nation celebrates its military heroes and political leaders on its postage stamps. But scientists and artists, from Einstein to Beethoven, also grace the stamps of the world. Famous battles are frequently commemorated, as well as buildings and scenes which have historical significance. Several of the world’s stamps are beautiful, full-color reproductions of the artistic masterpieces of different historical periods.Stamps also offer instruction in geography. It doesn’t take long before a beginning collector checks the locations of the countries from which his stamps come. Nations like Liechtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Gabon, Ghana, and Afghanistan, while unknown to many, are usually quite familiar to stamp collectors. Moreover, each country tends to use stamps to advertise its natural wonders. Such renowned attractions as Yosemite National Park, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest, and the Bay and Fundy appear on the stamps of the nation within whose borders they lie.If he wishes to become more of a specialist, the stamp collector can learn some basic things about engraving, paper, and printing. The more advanced collector learns to distinguish betweenoffset and letterpress printing. He learns to identify the different impressions made by metal and wooden engraved plates. He finds out how to detect watermarks in the various papers used for stamps, and how to identify the characteristics of different papers and the coatings which are applied to them. To the layman, most stamps appear pretty much the same. But armed with a magnifying glass, the more specialized collector can tell the difference between a common issue and a rare variety.71. Which of the following statements do you think best describes the main idea of the essay?A. A stamp collector must have a great deal of knowledge in history and geography.B. A stamp collector should be good at organization and systematic arrangement.C. A stamp collector can learn a lot from the stamps he collects.D. A stamp collector is a specialist who know much about engraving, paper and printing.72. The word “album” in the first sentence means___.A. a holder for sets of discB. a blank book used for collecting stampsC. a frame in which the best stamps are displayedD. a small box where colorful stamps are kept73. “Basic thing about organization and systematic arrangement” refers to ___.A.postal organizations and systems that print and issue new stampsB.various organizations and systems that sell new stampsanizations all over the world that offer help to stamp collectorsD.knowledge or information about how to organize and arrange things in good order74. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Almost all nations issue stamps celebrating their military heroes or political leaders.B.Famous battles and buildings of historical significance are frequently commemorated onstamps.C.Few scientists and artists appear on stamps.D.Scientists and artists as well as political and military leaders are celebrated on stamps.75. A layman is a person who____.A.has just started collecting stampsB.is a beginning collectorC.is not very much interested in stamp collectingD.does not have much professional knowledgeIII. Cloze (1 mark each)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D on the right side of the paper. You should choose the one answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.Some years ago, the captain of a ship was very interested in medicine. He always took medical books 76 sea and liked to talk about different diseases.One day, a lazy sailor on his ship pretended to be ill. He 77 on his bunk and groaned as if he78 very sick. The captain came to see him and was very pleased to have a patient to 79 after. He told the man to rest for a few days and made the other sailors do his work. Three days later 80 sailor pretended that he had something wrong81 his chest. Once 82 the captain looked 83 his medical books and told the “sick man” to have a rest.The other sailors were very angry because they had more work to do. The patients had the best food and laughed at 84 friends, when the captain was not 85. At last one of the fellow sailors decided 86 the “sick men”. He mixed 87 some soap, glue and other unpleasant things. Then he obtained 88 from the captain to give his new medicine to the “sick men”. When they tasted the medicine, they really 89 feel ill. It was so terrible 90 one of the patients jumped out of his bunk, ran up 91 deck. He did not want92 medicine.The sailor told 93 of the men that they must take the medicine every half an hour, night and day. This soon cured them. They both said they felt better and wanted to start to work again. The captain realized that the men 94 to deceive him so he made them work very hard for the 95 of the voyage.76. A. at B. to C. from D. from77. A. lied B. laid C. lay D. lain78. A. has been B. would be C. were D. was79. A. look B. take C. care D. cure80. A. one B. the other C. other D. another81. A. in B. with C. at D. for82. A. again B. upon C. more D. over83. A. at B. with C. across D. in84. A. their B. them C. his D. him85. A. seeing B. sighting C. looking D. glancing86. A. curing B. to cure C. having cured D. to have cured87. A. with B. up C. together D. over88. A. order B. idea C. permission D. advice89. A. did B. do C. were D. are90. A. which B. that C. when D. so that91. A. on B. to C. across D. into92. A. no more B. no longer C. any more D. any longer93. A. all B. either C. everyone D. both94. A. were trying B. had tried C. had been trying D. would try95. A. rest B. other C. part D. remainIV. Translation from IV.IV. Translation from English into Chinese (15 marks)Directions: In this part there is a passage with 5 underlined parts, numbered 76~80. After readingthe passage carefully, you should translate the underlined parts into Chinese.Science falls into two main categories: pure science and applied science. (96) Pure science considers how the universe works and how life has developed into the plants and animals we see on earth today. By means of pure science(such as chemistry, physics, geology, biology, or astronomy) we learn the laws of nature, the way the bodies of beasts and men are constructed, and how the minds of men function. (97) Applied science, often called engineering or technology (such as civil, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering), puts the laws of nature to practical use on building better structures and machines for the comfort and convenience of men. When a man learns some new fact by research in pure science, we say that he has made a scientific discovery. 98) When he puts an earlier discovery to some practical use, in a new and original way, we say that he has made an invention. In the two hundred years since the beginning of the great change that we call the Industrial Revolution, developments both in pure and in applied science speeded up in a way that the world had never before seen. All the sciences leaped forward, neck and neck like horses in a race. (99) At one time, one pulled ahead; then another caught up with and passed it. An invention in one field made possible some discovery in another; and that discovery, in turn, permitted another new application of science for the benefit of man. (100) For example: the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of germs; eventually, the germ theory of disease made possible the curing of many ills for which no effective treatment had ever before been know.V. Translation from Chinese into English (15 marks)Directions: In this part there is a passage with 5 underlined parts, numbered 76~80. After reading the passage carefully, you should translate the underlined parts into Chinese.101．我们认为理论与实践结合是十分重要的。