成人学士学位英语考试历年真题.docx

成人学士学位英语考试真题北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试（A）2003.11注意事项一、将答题卡(纸)上的姓名及学生代号用中文和阿拉伯数字填好。

二、仔细阅读题目的说明。

三、在120分钟内答完全部试题。

四、答案一定写在答题卡上，凡是写在试题册上的答案一律作废。

五、用铅笔这样划答案：[A] [B] [C] [D]，用其他符号答题者不记分。

六、如要改动答案，必须先用橡皮擦去原来选定的答案，然后再按上面的规定重新答题。

Part I Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage 1Questions I to 5 are based on the following passage:After a busy 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.(76) 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.(77) If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep!1. A good title for this passage is .A. SleepB. GoodC. DreamsD. Work and Rest2. The word drowsy in the last paragraph means .A. sickB. stand upC. asleepD. a little sleepy3. This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you .A. dream more oftenB. have poor healthC. nervousD. breathe quickly4. During REM, .A. your eyes move quicklyB. you dreamC. you are restlessD. both A and B5. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is .A. approximately six hoursB. around the hoursC. about eight hoursD. not stated herePassage 2 Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.(78) In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one. With a TV set in the family people don’t have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, the cinema, or the opera. All they have to do is to push a button or turn a knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind. Some people, however, think that this is where the danger lies. The television viewers need do nothing. He does not even have to use his legs if he has a remote control. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything to him without any effort on his part.Television, it is often said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right i nto one’s sitting room. It could be argued that the radio performs this service as well; but on television everything is much more living, much more real. Yet here again there is a danger. The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical charm for us. (79) We get so used to looking at the movements on it, so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives.People are often heard to say that their television sets have broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do things and that they have actually begun to talk to each other again. It makes one think, doesn’t it?There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses that it is put to that determine its value to society.6. What is the major function of paragraph 1?A. To arouse the reader’s concernB. To introduce the theme of the whole passageC. To summarize the whole passageD. To state the primary uses of TV7. Television, as a source of entertainment, is .A. not very convenientB. very expensiveC. quite dangerousD. relatively cheap8. Why are some people against TV?A. Because TV programs are not interesting.B. Because TV viewers are totally passive.C. Because TV prices are very high.D. Because TV has both advantages and disadvantages.9. One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that .A. it keeps us informedB. it is very cheapC. it enables us to have a restD. it controls our lives10. According to the passage, whether TV is good or mot depends onA. its qualityB. people’s attitude towards itC. how we use itD. when we use itPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Too often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion, happiness and security. As a result, they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction. (80) Our school leavers face so much competition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living. Some stay long at a job and learn to like it; others quit from one to another looking for something to suit them. The young graduates who leave the university look for jobs that offer a salary up to their expectation.Very few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and realizing their own abilities. The reason behind all this confusion is that there never has been a proper vocational guidance in our educational institution. Nearly all grope (摸索) in the dark and their chief concern when they look for a job is to ask what salary is like. They never bother to think whether they are suited for the fob or, even more important, whether the job suits them. Having a job is more than merely providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment. It sets a pattern of life and, in many ways, determines social status in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest.In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interest. Nothing is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not onlydiscourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents and ultimately make you an emotional wreck (爱到严重伤害的人) and a bitter person.11. The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that they ___.A. have ruined their talentsB. have taken on an unsuitable jobC. think of nothing but their salaryD. are not aware of their own potential12. The difficulty in choosing a suitable job lies mainly in thatA. much competition has to be facedB. many employees have no working experienceC. the young people only care about how much the can earnD. schools fail to offer students appropriate vocational guidance13. Which of the following statements is most important according to the passage?A. Your job must suit your interest.B. Your job must set a pattern of life.C. Your job must offer you a high salary.D. Your job must not ruin your talents.14. The best title for this passage would beA. What Can A Good Job OfferB. Earning A LivingC. Correct Attitude On Job-huntingD. How To Choose A Job15. The word “pathetic”in Paragraph 2 most probably meansA. splendidB. miserableC. disgustedD. touchingPart II Vocabulary and Structure（30%）Directions: In this part there are 40 incomplete sentences.For each sentence there are four ices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. Today books are to everyone because they are no longer expensive.A. availableB. preferableC. reliableD. actual17. We shall ask for samples and then we can make our decision.A. to be sentB. being sentC. to setD. to have been sent18. The forest fire caused by the volcano is difficult to be .A. put offB. put awayC. put outD. put up19. It was not midnight that they discovered the children were not in their beds.A. beforeB. atC. after20. The girls not happy at the new school. She has friends there.A. fewB. a fewC. littleD. quite a few21. Robots have already human tasks in the industrial field.A. taken onB. taken outC. taken upD. taken over22. I can’t fin the recorder in the room, It by somebody.A. must have takenB. may have takenC. may have been takenD. should have been taken23. He took the medicine, but it didn’t have any .A. answerB. causeC. effectD. work24. It is that over one million Americans now live below the poverty line.A. judgedB. estimatedC. calculatedD. considered25. He left an important detail in his account.A. offC. behindD. out26. When there are small children around, it is necessary to put bottles of pillsout of .A. handB. holdC. placeD. reach27. I hadn’t seen him for years, but I his voise on the telephone.A. realizedB. discoveredC. recognizedD. heard28. This place, originally a small town, has been into a modern city.A. transportedB. transferredC. transmittedD. transformed29. There was nobody when we came round the corner.A. out of sightB. at sightC. by sightD. in sight30. We’ll be only too glad to attend your party we can geta baby-sitterA. so far asB. provided thatC. unlessD. except that31. They couldn’t him of his mistake.A. adviseB. convinceC. persuadeD. believe32. The old gentleman never fails to help is in need of his help.A. whomB. whoC. whoeverD. whomever33. under a microscope, a fresh snowflake has a delicate six-pointed shape.A. SeeingB. SeenC. To seeD. To be seen34. “When are you going to visit you uncle in Chicago?”“As soon as our work for tomorrow.”A. we’re completeB. we’d completeC. we’ll completeD. we complete35. Neither John nor I able to persuade Richard’s grandfather to attend the wedding.A. amB. areC. are to beD. is36. You ought the matter to the manager the day before yesterday.A. to reportB. to have reportedC. to reportingD. have reported37. We look forward to to the opening ceremony.A. inviteB. be invitedC. having been invitedD. being invited38. Excuse me, but it is time to have your temperature .A. takingB. takenC. tookD. take39. I cannot the truth of your words, although they go against my interests.A. but admitB. but admittingC. help but to admitD. help but admitting40. When I went to visit Mrs. Smith last week, I was told she two days before.A. has leftB. was leavingC. would leaveD. had left41. The boat will not arrive forty-four hours.A. inB. atC. forD. by42. In winter, animals have a hard time anything to eat.A. to findB. to findingC. to find outD. finding43. Since you won’t take advice, there is no in asking for it.A. placeB. pointC. reasonD. way44. is know to all, too much smoking will cause lung cancer.A. ThatB. ItC. AsD. What45. They have developed techniques which are to those used in most factories.A. moreB. betterC. greaterD. superiorPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D.Identify the one that is not correct.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.46. I ’m old enough not to let my troubles to interfere with my work.A B C D47. It was in the primary school where my teacher introduced me to computers.A B C D48. Where did the accident in which your friend was hurt took place?A B C D49. There are twelve people take part in the experiment, four working as a group.A B C D50. Red and green light, if mixing, in the right proportion, will give us yellow.A B C D51. We strongly suggest that Smith is told about his physical condition asA B C Dsoon as possible.52. Nearly three quarters of the surface of the earth are covered with water, andA Bthere would be even less land if the polar icecaps were melt.C D53. The seventeenth century was one which many significant advances were madeA B Cin both science and philosophy.D54. No matter whatever happens, we’re determined to do our best and make theA B C Experiment a success.D55. Let’s not waste time on matters of no important. We have other vital problems toA B Cdeal with.DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blankthere are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose the ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation? In one 56 there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. 57 two speakers speak in exactly the same 58 . We can always hear differences 59 them, and the pronunciation of English 60 a great deal in different geographical 61 . How do we decide what sort of English to use as a 62 ? This is not a question that can be 63 in the same way for all foreign learners of English.64 you live in a part of the world 65 India or West Africa, where there is a long 66 of speaking English for general communication purpose, you should 67 to acquire a good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be 68 in these circumstances to use as a model BBC English or 69 of the sort. On the other hand, if you live in a country 70 there is no traditional use of English, you must take 71 your model some form of 72 Englishpronunciation. It does not 73 very much which form you choose. The most 74 way is to take as your model the sort of English you can 75 most often.56. A. meaning B. senseC. caseD. situation57. A. Not B. NoC. NoneD. Nor58. A. type B. formC. sortD. way59. A. between B. amongC. ofD. from60. A. changes B. variesC. shiftsD. alters61. A. areas B. partsC. countriesD. spaces62. A. direction B. guideC. symbolD. model63. A. given B. respondedC. satisfiedD. answered64. A. Because B. WhenC. IfD. Whether65. A. as B. inC. likeD. near66. A. custom B. ueC. traditionD. habit67. A. aim B. proposeC. selectD. ten68. A. fashion B. mistakeC. nonsenseD. possibility69. A. everything B. nothingC. anythingD. things70. A. where B. that C. which D. wherever71. A. toB. withC. onD. as72. A. practicalB. domesticC. nativeD. new73. A. careB. affectC. troubleD. matter74. A. effectiveB. sensitiveC. ordinaryD. careful75. A. listenB. hearC. noticeD. findPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passage you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.76. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the nextday.77. If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very slowly and very deeply.78 .In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one.79.We get so used to looking at the movements on it, so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives.80.Our school leavers face so much competition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81．他们想出一个解决这个问题的办法。

一、词汇和语法（共20题，每题1分，共20分）1. The teacher spoke _________ loudly that everyone could hear him clearly.A. soB. suchC. tooD. enough2. If I _________ you, I would have finished the work yesterday.A. wereB. had beenC. amD. was3. It is reported that the number of tourists visiting our city_________ from 100,000 to 200,000 every year.A. is increasingB. increasedC. increasesD. will increase4. She has never _________ in her life, so she feels very nervous in public.A. spokenB. spoken toC. spoken withD. been spoken5. I have to finish this work before I _________ to the party.A. goB. will goC. wentD. go back二、完形填空（共20题，每题1分，共20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

The 21st century is a century of change and challenge. With the development of science and technology, our world is becoming smaller and smaller. Many people now live and work in foreign countries. They have to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture.In order to communicate with others, they must learn to speak the language of the country they are living in. However, learning a new language is not an easy task. It requires a lot of time and effort. Some people find it difficult to learn a new language because they are not good at memorizing words and phrases. Others find it difficult because they are not used to the way people speak in the new country.To learn a new language, it is important to practice speaking and listening. One way to practice is to talk to native speakers of the language. Another way is to watch TV shows or movies in the language. This can help you get used to the way people speak and understand the language better.In conclusion, learning a new language is an important skill in the 21st century. It is not an easy task, but with determination and hard work, anyone can learn a new language.21. The main idea of this passage is that _________.A. learning a new language is important in the 21st centuryB. people find it difficult to learn a new languageC. it is important to practice speaking and listeningD. people have to learn a new language to live and work in a foreign country22. According to the passage, some people find it difficult to learn a new language because _________.A. they are not good at memorizing words and phrasesB. they are not used to the way people speak in the new countryC. they do not have enough time and effortD. they are not determined to learn a new language23. One way to practice speaking and listening is to _________.A. talk to native speakers of the languageB. watch TV shows or movies in the languageC. read books in the languageD. write essays in the language24. The passage suggests that learning a new language requires _________.A. a lot of time and effortB. determination and hard workC. both A and BD. none of the above25. The best title for this passage is _________.A. Learning a New LanguageB. The Importance of Learning a New LanguageC. The Challenges of Learning a New LanguageD. How to Learn a New Language三、阅读理解（共8题，每题3分，共24分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

(90 minutes)Part I. Vocabulary and Structure (10 points; 15 minutes)Directions: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choosethe one that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. In no circumstances __________ a lie.A. you should tellB. shouldn't you tellC. you shouldn't tellD. should you tell2.__________they managed to take from the tombs, there seemed to be no end to thevaluable.A. WhatB. WhichC. How muchD. However much3. The ten-page report may __________ one simple point: it ’s impractical to establisha chemical plant in that region with so many difficulties and oppositions.A. get down toB. come down toC. settle downD. take down4. Don’ t do that again! You not only endangered yourself, but also put your friend __________.A. as a resultB. at lengthC. at riskD. by mistake5. “ Perhaps you should go home now. ” “ No, I __________ on staying here for a while longer. ”A. persistB. stickC. sitD. insist6. __________ a major disaster will get us to realize that we can’ t go on destroying the rain forests of the world.A. Anything butB. Nothing butC. But thatD. Everything hut7. Wewent very often to Hyde Park __________ speakers addressed the passing crowds on different subjects.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. for8. The matter __________ you were arguing about last night had been settled.A. asB. thatC. for whichD. what9.The Chinese Red Cross __________ a generous sum to the relief of the physically disabled.A. assignedB. contributedC. furnishedD. administered10. The motorway __________ we drive to work is always crowded.A. thatB. on whichC. whichD. on that11. If he __________ promotion, he would be an important man today.A. gainedB. had gainedC. gainsD. was to gain12. Will the AIDS patients benefit __________ the new drugA. out ofB. throughC. uponD. from13. Fond of singing as she is, she is __________ a good singer by profession.A. everything butB. anything butC. nothing butD. something but14. Could you tell me __________ to fly from Chicago to New YorkA. it costs how muchB. how much does it costC. how much costs itD. how much it costs15. I was very tired. Otherwise, I ___________ to the theatre with you.A. had goneB. would goC. wentD. would have gone16. He couldn ’ t even __________ a cow from a horse.A. tellB. contrastC. compareD. recognize17. Are you sure Mr. Johnson will show you __________ the new computerA. to useB. usingC. how to useD. what to use18. Quite a lot of people watch TV only to __________ time.A. wasteB. spendC. killD. pass19. The soldiers were put in prison because they __________ to obey orders..A. refusedB. rejectedC. deniedD. objected20. I missed the train and __________ was late for school.A. finallyB. eventuallyC. subsequentlyD. consequentlyPart II. Cloze Test (10 points ； 20 minutes)Directions: Read the passage through. Then, go back and choose one suitable wordor phrasemarked A, B, C, or D for each blank in the passage. Blacken the correspondingletter of the word or phrase you have chosen on the Answer Sheet. Geography is the study of the relationship between people and the land .Geographers （地理学家） compare and contrast 21 places on the earth. But theyalso 22 beyond the individual places and consider the earth as a 23 . The world geography 24 from two Greek words, ge, the Greek word for “ earth ”and graphein, 25 means “ to write ”. The English word geography means, “ to describe the earth ” . 26 Geography books focus on a small area 27 a town or city. Others deal with a state, a region, a nation, or an 28 continent. Many geography books deal with the whole earth. Another 29 to divide the study of 30 is to distinguish between physical geography andcultural geography. The former focuses on the natural world; the 31 starts with human beings and 32 how human beings and theirsubject, 33 branch can neglect the other. But when geography is considered as a single subject, 34 branch can neglect the other.A geographer might be described 35 one who observes records and explainsthe __36_between places. If places 37 alike, there would be little need forgeographers.We know, however, 38 no two places are exactly the same.Geography, 39 is a point of view, a special way of 40 at places. 21. A. similar B. various C.distant D. famous22. A. pass B. reach C.go D. set23. A. whole B. unit C.part D. total24. A. falls B. removes C.results D. comes25. A. what B. that C.which D. it26. A. Some B. Many C.Most D. Few27. A. outside B. except C.like D. as28. A. extensive B. enormous C.overall D. entire29. A. way B. means C.habits D. technique30. A. world B. earth C.globe D. geography31. A. second B. latter C.next D. later32. A. learns B. realizes C.studies D. believes33. A. upon B. for C.as D. to34. A. either B. neither C.one D. each35. A. for B. to C.by D. as36. A. exception B. differences C. sameness D. divisions37. A being B. are C.were D. be38. A. although B. whether C.since D. that39. A. then B.nevertheless C .still D. moreover40. A. working B. getting C.arriving D. lookingPart III. Reading Comprehension (40 points; 55 minutes)Section 1Directions: Each of the following three passages is followed by some questions. For each question there are four choices. Choose the best answer to each question. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Banks are ordinarily prepared to pay out all accounts; they rely on depositors not to demand payment all at the same time. If depositors should come to fear that abank is not sound, that it cannot pay off its depositors, then that fear might cause all the depositors to appear on the same day. If they did, the bank could not payall the accounts. However, if they did not all appear at once, then there would always be funds to pay those who wanted their money when they wanted it. Mrs. Elsie Vaught has told us of a terrifying bank run that she experienced. One day in December of1925 several banks failed to open in a city where Mrs. Vaught lived. The other banks anticipated a run the next day, and so the officers of the bank in which Mrs. Vaught worked as a teller had enough funds in hand to pay off as many depositors as mightapply. The officers simply instructed the tellers to pay on demand. Next morninga crowd gathered in the bank and on the sidewalk outside. The length of the lineconvinced many that the bank could not possibly pay off everyone. People began topush and then to fight for places near the tellers ’ windows. Clothing was torn and limbs were broken, but the jam continued for hours. The power of the panic atmosphere is evident in the fact that two tellers, though they knew that the bank was soundand could pay out all depositors, nevertheless withdrew the funds in their ownaccounts. Mrs. Vaught says that she had difficulty restraining herself from doingthe same.41.A bank run occurs when __________.A.a bank is closed for one or more daysB.too many depositors attempt to draw out their money at one timeC.there is not enough money to pay all of its depositors at one timeD.employees of a bank take their own funds out of the bank42. The tellers in Mrs. Vaught’ s bank were told to __________.A. explain why they could not pay out all depositsB. pay out deposits as requestedC. assure customers that the bank was soundD. pay out money as slowly as possible43. The essential cause of a run on a bank is __________.A. loss of confidenceB. lack of sufficient fundsC. crowds of peopleD. inefficient tellers44. Which of the following did Mrs. Vaught sayA. She knew that the bank was not sound.B. She feared that too many withdrawals would close the bank.C. She was not able to draw out her money.D. She was tempted to draw out her money.45. According to the passage, the actions of the customers of Mrs. Vaught ’ s bank were influenced chiefly by the __________.A. ease with which they could obtain their moneyB. confidence demonstrated by other customers of the bankC. confidence that Mrs. Vaught demonstratedD. failure of several other banks to openPassage TwoQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Gravity holds us so dose to the Earth's surface that nobody can jump more than afew feet into the air without the force of gravity pulling him down. It takes apowerful engine to keep an airplane up in the air. If you throw a ball upwards ashard as you can, you will notice that it travels in a curved path before it comesback to the ground. If the Earth had no gravity, the ball, instead of traveling ina curve, would move away in a straight line; in fact, it would never come back tothe ground. If the Earth were to lose its pull of gravity, we should all fly offit as it spins round in space. The Earth has a strong pull, but modemrockets going out into space are able to escape from the gravity, because they travel so quickly. With the ball thrown into the air, the height reached by the ball depends upon howhard it is thrown. The greater the starting-speed, the higher the ball will go. Ifit could be thrown so that it traveled fast enough, the ball would escape into space and never come back. Nobody can throw a ball as fast at this, but powerful rocketengines can send spaceships away from the Earth at such a speed that the Earth'sgravity is not able to pull them back. This is how we can now send rockets to theMoon.46.Gravity holds us dose the Earth's surface, and as a result, __________.A. we can lift ourselves no more than a few feet above the EarthB. nobody can jump a few feet into the airC. no one will be pulled downD. any one of us can Jump as high as expected47. What would happen to a ball thrown upwards if there were no gravity？A. It would spin round in space.B. It would fly off into spaceC. It would fall into a curved path.D. It would move towards the Earth.48.The ball thrown into the air would never come back to the ground __________.A. without such a powerful horizontal pushB. if it were thrown upwards as hard as you can49. The height the ball will reach depends on __________.A. the escape velocityB. the limiting velocityC. its starting velocityD. its traveling speed50. What is it that makes it possible to put a spaceship into orbitA. the Earth's gravityB. a strongpullC. a powerful engineD. the powerful rocket enginePassage ThreeQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Does a bee know what is going on its mind when it navigates its way to distant foodsources and back to the hive, using polarized sunlight and the tiny magnet it carriesas an aid Or is the bee just a machine (Unable to do its mathematics and dance itslanguage in any other way to use Donald Griffin ’s term) Does a bee have “ awareness ”, or to use a phrase I like better, can a bee think and imagineThere is an experiment for this, or at least an observation,made long ago by Karl Von Frisch and more recently confirmed by James Gould at Princeton, biologists who wish to study such things as bees to fly from the hive to one or another specialplace. To do this, they begin by placing a source of sugar very close to the hiveso that the bees can learn what the game is about. Then, at regular intervals, thedish or whatever is moved progressively farther and farther from the hive.Eventually,the target is being moved 100 feet or more at a jump, very far from the hive. Sooner or later, while this process is going on, the geologists shifting the dish of sugar will find the bees are out there waiting for them precisely where the next position had been planned. This is an uncomfortable observation to make.51. Which of the following is the best title for the passage？A. The Bee Hive: Nature’ s Candy ShopB. Testing the Awareness of BeesC. Navigational Techniques of Birds and InsectsD. Behaviorists Versus Biologists: A Zoological Debate52. In the second paragraph why is Karl Von Frisch mentioned？A. To introduce his observation on bee behavior.B. To contrast his theories with those of James Gould.C. To give credit to his description of the bee hive.D. To support the argument that bees use sunlight to navigate.53. According to the author, why was sugar used in the study？A. To keep the bees nourished and healthy during the experiment.B. To train the bees to travel to a particular place.C. To reward the bees for performing the experiment correctly.D. To ensure that the bees did not sting the scientists.54. The result of the experiment explained in the passage seems to indicate whichof the following？A. Research using bees is too dangerous to be conducted successfully.B. Bees are unable to navigate beyond 100 feet of their hive.C. Scientists can teach bees to speak to people.D. Bees are able to perform limited reasoning tasks.55. Which of the following best describes the format of the passage？A. a response to criticismB. a comparison of two competing theoriesC. a question followed by a possible answerD. a position supported by scientific debateSection 2Directions: Read the following passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (A) or false (B). Then blacken the corresponding letter （ A or B） on the Answer Sheet. ( 对的在答题卡上划A, 错的在答题卡上划B)Passage FourQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Mrs. Green gave her husband her letters to post when he was going to work. Butsometimes Mr. Green forgot to do so and kept them in his pocket for days.One fine morning in March, Mrs. Green asked him to post a letter. “ Please post this letter and don ’ t forget, ’ she said. Mr. Green put the letter in his pocketand said, “ I am sure to p ost this one. ” Mrs. Green smiled and said, “ Yes, I believe that you will this time. ” Mrs. Green looked at his back, and was still smiling when she closed the door.Mr. Green walked slowly along the street. Soon a man came up from behind him.Whenhe walked by, the man looked back and smiled, “ Don’t forget to post the letter! ”Then a girl walked by, and she turned and smiled, too. “ Don’ t forget to post that letter! ” she said.Mr. Green said to himself, “Why are these people smiling at me And how do they know I have a letter to post ”At last he came to a post office, posted the letter, and walked on. But aftera while, a boy came up from behind him and asked him, “ Did you post your letter ”“ Yes, I did, ” said Mr. Green.“ Then I can take off this paper, ” said the boy.He took a large piece of paper from the back of Mr. Green ’ s coat and showedit to him. On the paper were these words –“ Ask him to post theletter. ”( ) 56. Mrs. Green asked her husband to post her letters on his way home.( ) 57. Mr. Green sometimes forgot to post the letters immediately.( ) 58. Many people in the street knew Mr. Green.( ) 59. Mr. Green had his wife put the large piece of paper on his back.( ) 60. The paper on his back was a good hint to help Mr. Green remember to post the letter.Paper Two(60 minutes)Part IV. Short Answer Questions (10 points; 15 minutes)Directions:In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete thestatements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words.) Write your answers on the Answer Sheet of Paper Two.（请将此部分的答案写在试卷二的答题纸上）Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Thank— you cards seem to be rare in an age when the Internet continues to reducehuman contact．Although our society has changed greatly over the past century ， the etiquette ( 礼节 ) of thank-you notes has not．While most people would agree that thank-you notes are a necessity，there are still those who forever delay or are forgetful for unknown reasons．And at no time of the year are thank-you notes more obvious (or lacking) thanJune． The month of brides and graduations，and the beginning of summer parties．“ It ’ s a must-do thing． A real thank-you does not come by e-mail．They come in the mail in an envelope. And what comes out of an envelope is a beautiful thingto touch and to pass around for everyone to read Baldrige．Don ’t think for a second that Baldrige notes-any，” said etiquette expert Letitiais old-fashioned.Handwritten thank-youhandwritten letters ， for that matter-have taken on an air of extra importance anddignity ( 尊严) inthis e-hyper (超电子) world．Baldrige remains hopeful that the art may be enjoying a renaissance (More than simply obeying rules of etiquette，thank-you cards are a sign of复兴 )．caring ．“They ’re more important now than ever ，”expert Peter Post says ．“ You’re buildinga relationship．And part of building that relationship is that you acknowledge( 表) when someone has done something nice for youThe payoff ( 回报 ) ，Post says ，can be huge．“ It perpetuates( 延续 ) ，”he says ．“ Themore we do it ， the more it comes back to us，and it ’ s a benefit to us a11． It makes our world a little bit nicer place to live in.”61. The writer thinks the Internet ________________________________________.62. Baldrige argues that a thank-you note should be __________________________63.A thank-you note should be handwritten because it takes on an air of _____________________________64. To build a relationship，you should give thanks to someone who________________________65.The passage is mainly about _______________________________________.Part V. Writing (30 points; 45 minutes)Task 1 (10points; 15minutes)Directions: Write a letter of about 80 words ( 从略 )Task 2 (20points; 30minutes)Directions:For this part, you are required to write a short essay of about 150 words (从略)答案：1-5DDBCD6-10BBBBB BDBDD.16-20 ACCAD21-25 B CADC26-30 ACDAD BCDAD41-45 BBADD46-50 ABDCD BABDC56-60FTFFT11-1531-35 BCABD51-5536-4061.reduces human contact62.handwritten and sent in an envelope63.extra importance and dignity64.has done something nice for you65.the role of thank-you notes。

成人高等教育学士学位英语真题6Part Ⅰ Reading ComprehensionDirections:There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1If the Dakota Access Pipeline (输油管) is completed, it will carry nearly half a million barrels of oil across four states every day. Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), a Texas-based company behind the $3.8 billion project, hopes to finish construction in 20i6. But the Standing Rock Sioux, an American Indian tribe (部落), is determined to stop the 1,172-mile pipeline from being built. （76）Both sides show no signs of backing down.The Dakota Access Pipeline was announced in 2014. A section of it will run near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. A reservation is an area of land set aside for American Indians. The tribe says the construction threatens to destroy historical areas and ancient burial sites. They also say the pipeline could pollute their main water source, the Missouri River. In April, the standing Rock Sioux began a protest against the project. They camped at the construction site. Since then, thousands of people, including people from other American Indian tribes, have traveled to the site to join the protest. ETP says that the pipeline will have built-in safety measures to protect against oil leaks. Workers will also monitor it remotely, and will be able to close valves (阀) within three minutes if leaks are detected.American Indians have been staging a nonviolent protest for months. The protest took a turn last week when police were called to keep the peace between protesters and armed security guards hired by the company.（77）Twenty-eight people have been arrested since then and charged with interfering with the pipeline construction.1、 Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. The Dakota Access Pipeline will create more markets for oil and gas.B. The Dakota Access Pipeline will create many job opportunities.C. American Indians oppose the construction of an oil pipeline.D. American Indians fight for equal voting rights.2、 ETP hopes to finish this project in ______.A. 2016B. 2017C. 2018D. 20193、 Why do American Indians protest against the construction of this pipeline?A. Because it will cost up to $3.8 billion.B. Because it threatens the region's water supply.C. Because it will make many people lose their jobs.D. Because it will force many people to leave their homes.4、 According to the passage, the workers can ______ in case of pipeline leaks.A. report it to the local governmentB. ask people to leave the leak affected areasC. call 911D. close valves5、 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. This pipeline will cross four states.B. This pipeline is 1,172 miles long.C. All the protesters are from the Standing Rock Sioux.D. Neither side of the dispute is willing to compromise.Passage 2As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary (周年纪念), President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of one new national monument, and the expansion (扩大) of another. In Maine, more than 87,500 acres of forest will become government-protected parkland for the first time. In Hawaii, a national monument created by President George W. Bush in 2006 will expand to about 582,578 square miles, four times its current size.Obama has now created or enlarged 26 national monuments during his presidency. As a result, his administration says, Obama has protected more of the nation's land than any other president has. But some residents and officials, in both Maine and Hawaii, object to the plans. （78）They say their local economies depend on the use of these areas.In establishing this monument, Obama took the side of conservationists (自然次源保护者) who want laws to protect wild lands. Creating a national park usually requires the approval of Congress. But a 1906 federal law allows the president to establish national monuments on his own.The land's new status as a monument means that mining and drilling operations are forbidden there. （79）It may also severely limit activities such as logging, road-building, and hunting. Some of Maine's politicians who want to protect the state's logging industries say Obama should not have acted alone. They say Washington should not tell the States how to use their land, especially when people's jobs are at stake. Maine politician Susan Collins said the president should have listened to Maine lawmakers and residents, as well as to the U. S. Congress before making his decision.However, those who support the president's decision say the establishment of the new monument will lead to new jobs through tourism.6、 Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Creating New JobsB. Protecting Wild AnimalsC. Stimulating Local EconomiesD. Creating New National Monuments7、 Obama has established or enlarged ______ national monuments during his two terms.A. 19B. 20C. 26D. 308、 In national monuments, ______ is forbidden.A. loggingB. huntingC. miningD. road-building9、 The phrase at stake in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.A. in returnB. in dangerC. at presentD. by chance10、 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. The national monument in Hawaii was created by President Bush.B. There is no objection to President Obama's decision.C. President Obama made this decision on his own.D. The establishment of the new monument will lead to new jobs. Passage 3Toronto's third City Hall, now known as Old City Hall, was designed by Edward James Lennox and declared open on Sept. 18, 1899.Created to provide more space for city officials, it turned out to be the largest building in the city and the largest city building in North America at the time.Lennox took three years to design the City Hall and it took 11 years to build it. Contemporaries believe that the odd carvings (雕刻) above the Queen Street entrance were actually caricatures (漫画) of councilors at the time. Lennox even included himself in the caricatures, on the west side of the central arch (拱门), and left a strange signature in the stonework of the link portions of the building.The third City Hall was originally used as councilors' offices and legal offices, but it is used only as a courthouse today.When the fourth City Hall (the one we know today) was declared open in 1965, Old City Hall was threatened to be pulled down. It was saved by a group of people called the "Friends of Old City Hall".The clock tower stands parallel with the middle of Bay Street, rather than with the center of the building. The bells in the tower were not installed until the building opened. Old City Hall was declared a historical site in 1989.（80）The entire structure cost more than $2.5 million to build at the time.This is equal to $53 million today.11、 Toronto's third City Hall came into use in ______.A. the 18th centuryB. the 19th centuryC. the 20th centuryD. the 21st century12、 Old City Hall was constructed in ______ years.A. 3B. 7C. 9D. 1113、 The third City Hall is now used as a ______.A. middle schoolB. hospitalC. cinemaD. courthouse14、 From the passage we learn that ______.A. Toronto spends lots of money yearly developing the cityB. some local residents showed a great interest in protecting the city's cultural siteC. the City Council of Toronto hash t paid sufficient attention to the protection of the city's cultureD. the City Hall is still the largest city building in North America today15、 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. To build a structure like the City Hall will cost $2.5 million today.B. The clock tower stands parallel with the centre of the City Hall.C. Old City Hall was once pulled down in the development of the city.D. Old City Hall is now a historical site.Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and StructureDirections:In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16、 Shanghai is ______ biggest city in ______ China in terms of population.A. the; theB. the; /C. /; theD. /; /17、 When Jenny came to my place, I ______ breakfast with James.A. haveB. hadC. have hadD. was having18、 ______ I in your position, I would not accept the job.A. WereB. WasC. AmD. Been19、 I got ______ money with me, so I wasn't able to buy even a bottle of water!A. anyB. someC. fewD. little20、—Must we send in our plan this week?—No, ______; you can send it in next week.A. you needn'tB. you mustn'tC. you can'tD. you shouldn't21、 Would you mind ______ me some bread on your way home?A. buyB. to buyC. buyingD. bought22、 I can't finish the work in time ______ you help me translate the texts.A. unlessB. ifC. whereD. but23、 The driver ______ the passengers off at the supermarket and then went to the next stop.A. fellB. sankC. droppedD. stepped24、 That restaurant has a good ______ in the community for its delicious food and friendly service.A. moodB. mirrorC. reputationD. report25、 The manager at once lost his ______ when he learnt that his secretary was late again for the meeting.A. mindB. temperC. passionD. way26、 The young soldier was ______ wounded in the war and died a few days later.A. generouslyB. lonelyC. fatallyD. slightly27、 Professor Simpson ______ the project carefully and made a few corrections.A. went upB. went downC. went afterD. went over28、 When I go to heat the milk, please ______ the baby.A. keep an eye onB. set foot onC. make a guess atD. look forward to29、 Mr. and Mrs. Wright have got nine children—it's really a big ______.A. homeB. familyC. houseD. room30、 Neither Bill nor his parents ______ at home.A. isB. areC. hasD. have31、 The summer vacation ______ over, they then got down to their work again.A. wereB. wasC. beingD. had been32、 He failed in his exam, ______ proves that he hadn't worked hard enough.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. such33、 ______ is known to all, too much stress can cause disease.A. WhichB. ThatC. ItD. As34、 It was not until he came back ______ I left the office.A. thenB. whichC. thatD. when35、 Only when he finished his homework ______ that he had made a mistake.A. he then realizedB. did he realizeC. before he realizedD. he realized36、 If it ______ rain tomorrow, we'll have the party outside.A. wouldn'tB. doesn'tC. didn'tD. won't37、 This is the dictionary you're looking for, ______?A. isn't thisB. isn't thatC. isn't itD. isn't there38、 It's going to rain. You'd better ______ an umbrella with you.A. bringB. takeC. carryD. fetch39、 Mary never tells anyone what she does for a ______.A. lifeB. workC. professionD. living40、 I saw a car in the distance, but I couldn't ______ whether it was red or not.A. make outB. work onC. look outD. take in41、 There were a ______ number of students on the playground.A. fewB. littleC. shortD. small42、 Students are expected to ______ lectures regularly.A. presentB. goC. attendD. follow43、 The lecture was so ______ that everyone went to sleep.A. boringB. boredC. interestingD. interested44、 We can see a lot of people doing morning exercises in the park even ______a cold morning.A. onB. inC. atD. during45、 The guide walked so fast that most of the tourists could not ______ him.A. go in forB. keep up withC. follow upD. pass onPart Ⅲ IdentificationDirections:Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46、 Professor Morison has never been to China, nor does Dr. Jones.47、As early as the 12th century, boys in England enjoyed to play football.48、 Nobody allows to smoke here because smoking indoors is against the law.49、 When a water is heated, it changes into vapor.50、 He has come to work for a local newspaper about ten years ago, when he graduated from Peking University.51、 One of the two chairs is mine; the another is my brother's.52、The more quickly you get there, the soon you will be able to relax.53、 I ought have invited her to the party but I didn't know her well.54、 He was seriously ill for days, and now he looks strong and healthy.55、 Although Jim has lived in Beijing for five years, but he doesn't speak Chinese well.Part Ⅳ ClozeDirections:There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You shouldchoose the ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Green sea turtles (海龟) are the world's largest species of hard-shelled sea turtle. While most individuals weigh about 136 to 181 kilograms, some can be 56 heavy as 204 kilograms. These turtles are found nesting (筑巢) along the coastline of more than 80 countries, with the largest nesting populations 57 in Costa Rica and Australia.Green sea turtles spend most of their lives underwater, 58 they canrest for up to five hours at a time before 59 up for air. When active, they typically stay underwater for a few minutes and swim up to the surface to 60 air for a few seconds. Green sea turtles also bathe in thesun 61 land.Unlike most other sea turtles, adult green sea turtles eat primarilyplant-based foods 62 of seaweed and sea grass. Scientists believe thesegreen foods 63 the sea turtle's fat its green color.Similar to other sea turtles, green sea turtles travel longdistances 64 their feeding grounds and their nesting sites, with recorded distances 65 than 2,600 kilometers. They have strong flippers (鳍形肢) that help them 66 in the water.Female green sea turtles leave the water in 67 to lay eggs on the beach and will choose the same nesting 68 as where they were born. A female will dig 69 a nest with her flippers and lay about 115 eggs. Thenshe'll cover the eggs 70 sand and return to the sea. After about two months the babies will use a special "egg tooth" to break their shells and hatch (孵化) from their eggs.The first few years of a green sea turtle's life are spent 71 at sea, where they feed on tiny animals and plants 72 live in the surface layerof the sea. As they grow older, the turtles move to 73 waters along the coast, where they find sea grass to eat.Adult green sea turtles face many threats, primarily from humans, including injuries from passing boats, being 74 in fishing nets andpollution. Newly hatched sea turtles are also at 75 of being hunted by other animals as they move from their nests out to the sea.56、 A. at B. for C. in D. as57、 A. gone B. moved C. found D. knocked58、 A. where B. which C. that D. when59、 A. join B. come C. joining D. coming60、 A. breathe B. draw C. hold D. attract61、 A. for B. at C. on D. in62、 A. putting B. making C. containing D. consisting63、 A. take B. give C. taken D. given64、 A. among B. within C. between D. beyond65、 A. longer B. deeper C. richer D. higher66、 A. arrive B. swim C. reach D. jump67、 A. way B. place C. method D. order68、 A. lawn B. street C. level D. spot69、 A. out B. away C. above D. below70、 A. of B. with C. out D. for71、 A. float B. think C. floating D. thinking72、 A. when B. that C. what D. where73、 A. negative B. careful C. shallow D. polite74、 A. caught B. dropped C. grown D. reached75、 A. risk B. sight C. visit D. death Part Ⅴ TranslationSection ADirections:In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76、 Both sides show no signs of backing down.77、 Twenty-eight people have been arrested since then and charged with interfering with the pipeline construction.78、 They say their local economies depend on the use of these areas.79、 It may also severely limit activities such as logging, road-building, and hunting.80、 The entire structure cost more than $2.5 million to build at the time. Section BDirections:In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81、他在这所学校任教多久了?82、我希望我们的演出会成功。

2024年广东省成人学位英语考试真题2024 Guangdong Province Adult Education English ExamSection A: Listening Comprehension (20 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear several short conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and answer the questions that follow. You may hear the conversations only once.1. What are the speakers discussing?A. Their plans for the weekendB. Their favorite moviesC. Their favorite booksD. Their upcoming exams2. What will the woman do next?A. Go to the libraryB. Meet her friends for dinnerC. Watch a movieD. Study for her exam3. What is the woman worried about?A. Her job interviewB. Her test resultsC. Her presentationD. Her upcoming trip4. What does the man suggest?A. Going to a caféB. Studying togetherC. Watching a movieD. Going to a party5. Why is the man upset?A. The store is closedB. His phone is brokenC. His car broke downD. He missed his flightSection B: Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Directions: In this section, there are four passages. Read the passages carefully and answer the questions that follow.Passage 1:The benefits of learning a second language are numerous. Not only does it increase cognitive skills and memory, but it also opens up job opportunities and allows for better communication with people from different cultures. A recent study found that bilingual individuals tend to be more creative and adaptable in problem-solving situations.6. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of learning a second language?A. Increased cognitive skillsB. Better job opportunitiesC. Poor communication skillsD. Enhanced problem-solving abilities7. According to the passage, bilingual individuals tend to be:A. Less creativeB. More adaptableC. Less intelligentD. Less skilled8. What did a recent study find about bilingual individuals?A. They are less creativeB. They are less adaptableC. They are less intelligentD. They are more creative and adaptablePassage 2:The environment is a major concern for many people today. With climate change on the rise, it is more important than ever to take care of our planet. Simple actions such as recycling, reducing waste, and conserving water can make a big difference in preserving the environment for future generations.9. What is a major concern for many people today?A. TechnologyB. Climate changeC. EducationD. Politics10. What can individuals do to help preserve the environment?A. Waste waterB. Recycle lessC. Conserve energyD. Cut down trees11. According to the passage, what can make a big difference in preserving the environment?A. Conserving waterB. Wasting energyC. Increasing wasteD. Depleting resourcesSection C: Writing (40 marks)Directions: In this section, you are required to write an essay on the following topic:Topic: The impact of social media on societyIn your essay, you should discuss the following points:- The advantages of social media- The disadvantages of social media- Your opinion on whether the benefits of social media outweigh the drawbacksRemember to:- Organize your ideas and arguments logically- Use appropriate vocabulary and grammarSection D: Speaking (20 marks)Directions: In this section, you will have a conversation with the examiner on a given topic. You will be asked to express your opinions, provide reasons, and engage in a discussion. Be prepared to answer questions and elaborate on your responses.Overall, the 2024 Guangdong Province Adult Education English Exam covers a wide range of language skills, including listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It aims to assess the candidates' proficiency in English and their ability to communicate effectively in various situations. Good luck to all the test-takers!。

成人学士学位英语考试试卷及答案(90 minutes)Part I. Vocabulary and Structure (10 points; 15 minutes)Directions: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. In no circumstances __________ a lie.A. you should tellB. shouldn't you tellC. you shouldn't tellD. should you tell2. __________they managed to take from the tombs, there seemed to be no end to the valuable.A. WhatB. WhichC. How muchD. However much3. The ten-page report may __________ one simple point: it’s impractical to establish a chemical plant in that region with so many difficulties and oppositions.A. get down toB. come down toC. settle downD. take down4. Don’t do that again! You not only endangered yourself, but also put your friend __________.A. as a resultB. at lengthC. at risk5. “Perhaps you should go home now.”“No, I __________ on staying here for a while longer.”A. persistB. stickC. sitD. insist6. __________ a major disaster will get us to realize that we can’t go on destroying the rain forests of the world.A. Anything butB. Nothing butC. But thatD. Everything hut7. We went very often to Hyde Park __________ speakers addressed the passing crowds on different subjects.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. for8. The matter __________ you were arguing about last night had been settled.A. asB. thatC. for whichD. what9. The Chinese Red Cross __________ a generous sum to the relief of the physically disabled.A. assignedB. contributedC. furnished10. The motorway __________ we drive to work is always crowded.A. thatB. on whichC. whichD. on that11. If he __________ promotion, he would be an important man today.A. gainedB. had gainedC. gainsD. was to gain12. Will the AIDS patients benefit __________ the new drugA. out ofB. throughC. uponD. from13. Fond of singing as she is, she is __________ a good singer by profession.A. everything butB. anything butC. nothing butD. something but14. Could you tell me __________ to fly from Chicago to New YorkA. it costs how muchB. how much does it costC. how much costs itD. how much it costs15. I was very tired. Otherwise, I ___________ to the theatre with you.A. had goneB. would goC. wentD. would have gone16. He couldn’t even __________ a cow from a horse.A. tellB. contrastC. compareD. recognize17. Are you sure Mr. Johnson will show you __________ the new computerA. to useB. usingC. how to useD. what to use18. Quite a lot of people watch TV only to __________ time.A. wasteB. spendC. killD. pass19. The soldiers were put in prison because they __________ to obey orders..A. refusedB. rejectedC. deniedD. objected20. I missed the train and __________ was late for school.A. finallyB. eventuallyC. subsequentlyD. consequentlyPart II. Cloze Test (10 points；20 minutes)Directions: Read the passage through. Then, go back and choose one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D for each blank in the passage. Blacken the correspondingletter of the word or phrase you have chosen on the Answer Sheet.Geography is the study of the relationship between people and the land .Geographers（地理学家）compare and contrast 21 places on the earth. But they also 22 beyond the individual places and consider the earth as a 23 . The world geography 24 from two Greek words, ge, the Greek word for “earth”and graphein, 25 means “to write”. The English word geography means, “to describe the earth”. 26 Geography books focus on a small area 27 a town or city. Others deal with a state, a region, a nation, or an 28continent. Many geography books deal with the whole earth. Another 29 to divide the study of 30 is to distinguish between physical geography and cultural geography. The former focuses on the natural world; the 31 starts with human beings and 32 how human beings and their subject, 33 branch can neglect the other. But when geography is considered as a single subject, 34 branch can neglect the other.A geographer might be described 35 one who observes records and explains the __36_between places. If places 37 alike, there would be little need for geographers.We know, however, 38 no two places are exactly the same.Geography, 39 is a point of view, a special way of 40 at places.21. A. similar B. various C. distant D. famous22. A. pass B. reach C. go D. set23. A. whole B. unit C. part D. total24. A. falls B. removes C. results D. comes25. A. what B. that C. which D. it26. A. Some B. Many C. Most D. Few27. A. outside B. except C. like D. as28. A. extensive B. enormous C. overall D. entire29. A. way B. means C. habits D. technique30. A. world B. earth C. globe D. geography31. A. second B. latter C. next D. later32. A. learns B. realizes C. studies D. believes33. A. upon B. for C. as D. to34. A. either B. neither C. one D. each35. A. for B. to C. by D. as36. A. exception B. differences C. sameness D. divisions37. A being B. are C. were D. be38. A. although B. whether C. since D. that39. A. then B. nevertheless C .still D. moreover40. A. working B. getting C. arriving D. lookingPart III. Reading Comprehension (40 points; 55 minutes)Section 1Directions: Each of the following three passages is followed by some questions. For each question there are four choices. Choose the best answer to each question. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Banks are ordinarily prepared to pay out all accounts; theyrely on depositors not to demand payment all at the same time. If depositors should come to fear that a bank is not sound, that it cannot pay off its depositors, then that fear might cause all the depositors to appear on the same day. If they did, the bank could not pay all the accounts. However, if they did not all appear at once, then there would always be funds to pay those who wanted their money when they wanted it. Mrs. Elsie Vaught has told us of a terrifying bank run that she experienced. One day in December of 1925 several banks failed to open in a city where Mrs. Vaught lived. The other banks anticipated a run the next day, and so the officers of the bank in which Mrs. Vaught worked as a teller had enough funds in hand to pay off as many depositors as might apply. The officers simply instructed the tellers to pay on demand. Next morning a crowd gathered in the bank and on the sidewalk outside. The length of the line convinced many that the bank could not possibly pay off everyone. People began to push and then to fight for places near the tellers’windows. Clothing was torn and limbs were broken, but the jam continued for hours. The power of the panic atmosphere is evident in the fact that two tellers, though they knew that the bank was sound and could pay out all depositors, nevertheless withdrew the funds in their own accounts. Mrs. Vaught says that she had difficulty restraining herself from doing the same.41. A bank run occurs when __________.A. a bank is closed for one or more daysB. too many depositors attempt to draw out their money at one timeC. there is not enough money to pay all of its depositors at one timeD. employees of a bank take their own funds out of the bank42. The tellers in Mrs. Vaught’s bank were told to __________.A. explain why they could not pay out all depositsB. pay out deposits as requestedC. assure customers that the bank was soundD. pay out money as slowly as possible43. The essential cause of a run on a bank is __________.A. loss of confidenceB. lack of sufficient fundsC. crowds of peopleD. inefficient tellers44. Which of the following did Mrs. Vaught sayA. She knew that the bank was not sound.B. She feared that too many withdrawals would close the bank.C. She was not able to draw out her money.D. She was tempted to draw out her money.45. According to the passage, the actions of the customers of Mrs. Vaught’s bank were influenced chiefly by the __________.A. ease with which they could obtain their moneyB. confidence demonstrated by other customers of the bankC. confidence that Mrs. Vaught demonstratedD. failure of several other banks to openPassage TwoQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Gravity holds us so dose to the Earth's surface that nobody can jump more than a few feet into the air without the force of gravity pulling him down. It takes a powerful engine to keep an airplane up in the air. If you throw a ball upwards as hard as you can, you will notice that it travels in a curved path before it comes back to the ground. If the Earth had no gravity, the ball, insteadof traveling in a curve, would move away in a straight line; in fact, it would never come back to the ground. If the Earth were to lose its pull of gravity, we should all fly off it as it spinsround in space. The Earth has a strong pull, but modem rockets going out into space are able to escape from the gravity, because they travel so quickly. With the ball thrown into the air, the height reached by the ball depends upon how hard it is thrown. The greater the starting-speed, the higher the ball will go. If it could be thrown so that it traveled fast enough, the ball would escape into space and never come back. Nobody can throw a ball as fast at this, but powerful rocket engines can send spaceships away from the Earth at such a speed that the Earth's gravity is not able to pull them back. This is how we can now send rockets to the Moon.46. Gravity holds us dose the Earth's surface, and as a result, __________.A. we can lift ourselves no more than a few feet above the EarthB. nobody can jump a few feet into the airC. no one will be pulled downD. any one of us can Jump as high as expected47. What would happen to a ball thrown upwards if there were no gravityA. It would spin round in space.B. It would fly off into spaceC. It would fall into a curved path.D. It would move towards the Earth.48. The ball thrown into the air would never come back to the ground __________.A. without such a powerful horizontal pushB. if it were thrown upwards as hard as you canC. should it travel in a curved pathD. were it not for gravity49. The height the ball will reach depends on __________.A. the escape velocityB. the limiting velocityC. its starting velocityD. its traveling speed50. What is it that makes it possible to put a spaceship into orbitA. the Earth's gravityB. a strong pullC. a powerful engineD. the powerful rocket enginePassage ThreeQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Does a bee know what is going on its mind when it navigates its way to distant food sources and back to the hive, using polarized sunlight and the tiny magnet it carries as an aid Or is the bee just a machine (Unable to do its mathematics and dance its language in any other way to us e Donald Griffin’s term) Does a bee have “awareness”, or to use a phrase I like better, can a bee think and imagineThere is an experiment for this, or at least an observation, made long ago by Karl Von Frisch and more recently confirmed by James Gould at Princeton, biologists who wish to study such things as bees to fly from the hive to one or another special place. To do this, they begin by placing a source of sugar very close to the hive so that the bees can learn what the game is about. Then, at regular intervals, the dish or whatever is moved progressivelyfarther and farther from the hive.Eventually, the target is being moved 100 feet or more at a jump, very far from the hive. Sooner or later, while this process is going on, the geologists shifting the dish of sugar will find the bees are out there waiting for them precisely where the next position had been planned. This is an uncomfortable observation to make.51. Which of the following is the best title for the passageA. The Bee Hive: Nature’s Candy ShopB. Testing the Awareness of BeesC. Navigational Techniques of Birds and InsectsD. Behaviorists Versus Biologists: A Zoological Debate52. In the second paragraph why is Karl Von Frisch mentionedA. To introduce his observation on bee behavior.B. To contrast his theories with those of James Gould.C. To give credit to his description of the bee hive.D. To support the argument that bees use sunlight to navigate.53. According to the author, why was sugar used in the studyA. To keep the bees nourished and healthy during the experiment.B. To train the bees to travel to a particular place.C. To reward the bees for performing the experiment correctly.D. To ensure that the bees did not sting the scientists.54. The result of the experiment explained in the passage seems to indicate which of the followingA. Research using bees is too dangerous to be conducted successfully.B. Bees are unable to navigate beyond 100 feet of their hive.C. Scientists can teach bees to speak to people.D. Bees are able to perform limited reasoning tasks.55. Which of the following best describes the format of the passageA. a response to criticismB. a comparison of two competing theoriesC. a question followed by a possible answerD. a position supported by scientific debateSection 2Directions: Read the following passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (A) or false (B). Then blacken the corresponding letter（A or B）on the Answer Sheet. (对的在答题卡上划A, 错的在答题卡上划B)Passage FourQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Mrs. Green gave her husband her letters to post when he was going to work. But sometimes Mr. Green forgot to do so and kept them in his pocket for days.One fine morning in March, Mrs. Green asked him to post a letter. “Please post this letter and don’t forget,’she said. Mr. Green put the letter in his pocket and said, “I am sure to post this one.”Mrs. Green smiled and said, “Yes, I believe that you will this time.”Mrs. Green looked at his back, and was still smiling when she closed the door.Mr. Green walked slowly along the street. Soon a man came up from behind him. When he walked by, the man looked back and smiled, “Don’t forget to post the letter!”Then a girl walked by, and she turned and smiled, too. “Don’t forget to post that letter!”she said.Mr. Green said to himself, “Why are these people smiling at me And how do they know I have a letter to post”At last he came to a post office, posted the letter, and walked on. But after a while, a boy came up from behind him and asked hi m, “Did you post your letter”“Yes, I did,”said Mr. Green.“Then I can take off this paper,”said the boy.He took a large piece of paper from the back of Mr. Green’s coat and showed it to him. On the paper were these words –“Ask him to post the letter.”( ) 56. Mrs. Green asked her husband to post her letters on his way home.( ) 57. Mr. Green sometimes forgot to post the letters immediately.( ) 58. Many people in the street knew Mr. Green.( ) 59. Mr. Green had his wife put the large piece of paper on his back.( ) 60. The paper on his back was a good hint to help Mr. Green remember to postthe letter.Paper Two(60 minutes)Part IV. Short Answer Questions (10 points; 15 minutes)Directions:In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words.) Write your answers on the Answer Sheet of Paper Two. （请将此部分的答案写在试卷二的答题纸上）Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Thank—you cards seem to be rare in an age when the Internet continues to reduce human contact．Although our society has changed greatly over the past century，the etiquette (礼节) of thank-you notes has not．While most people would agree that thank-you notes are a necessity，there are still those who forever delay or are forgetful for unknown reasons．And at no time of the year are thank-you notes more obvious (or lacking) than June．The month of brides and graduations，and the beginning of summer parties．“It’s a must-do thing．A real thank-you does not come by e-mail．They come in the mail in an envelope. And what comes out of an envelope is a beautiful thing to touch and to pass around for everyone to read，”said etiquette expert Letitia Baldrige．Don’t think for a second that Baldrige is old-fashioned. Handwritten thank-you notes-anyhandwritten letters，for that matter-have taken on an air of extra importance and dignity (尊严) inthis e-hyper (超电子) world．Baldrige remains hopeful that the art may be enjoying a renaissance (复兴)．More than simply obeying rules of etiquette，thank-you cards are a sign of caring．“They’re more important now than ever，”expert Peter Post says．“You’re building a relationship．And part of building that relationship is that you acknowledge (表示谢意) when someone has done something nice for you．’’The payoff (回报)，Post says，can be huge．“It perpetuates (延续)，”he says．“The more we do it，the more it comes backto us，and it’s a benefit to us a11．It makes our world a little bit nicer place to live in.”61. The writer thinks the Internet ________________________________________.62. Baldrige argues that a thank-you note should be __________________________63. A thank-you note should be handwritten because it takes on an air of _____________________________64. To build a relationship，you should give thanks to someone who________________________65. The passage is mainly about _______________________________________.Part V. Writing (30 points; 45 minutes)Task 1 (10points; 15minutes)Directions: Write a letter of about 80 words (从略)Task 2 (20points; 30minutes)Directions: For this part, you are required to write a short essay of about 150 words (从略)答案：1-5 DDBCD 6-10 BBBBB 11-15 BDBDD. 16-20 ACCAD21-25 B CADC 26-30 ACDAD 31-35 BCABD 36-40 BCDAD41-45 BBADD 46-50 ABDCD 51-55 BABDC 56-60 F T F F T61. reduces human contact62. handwritten and sent in an envelope63. extra importance and dignity64. has done something nice for you65. the role of thank-you notes。

成考本科英语试题及答案一、选择题（共20分，每题2分）1. The meeting will be held ________.A. on the first of JuneB. in the June firstC. at June firstD. at the first of June答案：A2. He was so sleepy that he could hardly keep his eyes ________.A. openB. closeC. openedD. closed答案：A3. The teacher asked us to ________ the composition within two hours.A. hand inB. hand outC. hand onD. hand over答案：A4. ________ the help of the teacher, I passed the exam.A. WithB. ForC. UnderD. By答案：A5. The weather is ________ to be very cold tomorrow.A. expectedB. expectingC. to expectD. expects答案：A6. He is always the first ________ to school.A. getB. getsC. to getD. getting答案：C7. The book is worth ________.A. to readB. to be readC. being readD. reading答案：D8. I don't think it is necessary for you ________ to the meeting.A. to goB. goingC. goD. gone答案：A9. ________ the population of the city is increasing, the number of cars is also increasing.A. Not onlyB. WhileC. AlthoughD. As答案：D10. ________ the news, he felt very happy.A. To hearB. HearingC. Having heardD. Heard答案：B二、阅读理解（共30分，每题3分）Passage 1In the United States, there are many types of schools. Public schools are paid for by the government, while private schools are paid for by the students or their families. Public schools are free for students, but private schools can be very expensive. Some parents choose to send their children to private schools because they believe that private schools offer better education. However, not all private schools are better than public schools. It depends on the specific school and the needs of the student.11. What is the main difference between public and private schools in the United States?A. Public schools are more expensive.B. Private schools are paid for by the government.C. Public schools are free for students.D. Private schools offer better education.答案：C12. Why do some parents choose private schools?A. They think private schools are cheaper.B. They believe private schools offer better education.C. They don't like public schools.D. They want their children to have more friends.答案：B13. What can be inferred from the passage?A. All private schools are better than public schools.B. The quality of education depends on the specific school.C. Public schools are always better than private schools.D. Private schools are not worth the cost.答案：BPassage 2Many people believe that technology has made our lives easier. For example, smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. We use them to communicate with friends and family, access the internet, and even pay for goods and services. However, some argue that technology has also made our lives more complicated. For instance, we now have to remember multiple passwords for different accounts, and we are constantly bombarded with notifications and updates. While technology has its benefits, it is important to find a balance and not let it control our lives.14. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The benefits of technology.B. The drawbacks of technology.C. The impact of technology on our lives.D. The importance of finding a balance with technology.答案：C15. What is one example of how technology has made our lives easier?A. We can remember more passwords.B. We can communicate with friends and family more easily.C. We don't have to pay for goods and services.D. We don't receive any notifications or updates.答案：B16. What is one argument against technology?A. It makes our lives easier.B. It makes our lives more complicated.C. It helps us find a balance.D. It controls our lives.答案：B17. What is the main message of the passage?A. Technology is always beneficial.B. Technology is always harmful.C. Technology has both benefits and drawbacks.D. We should avoid using technology.答案：C三、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He lived in a small village with his family. Tom was a curious child and loved to explore the world around him. One day, while playing in the woods, he found a mysterious box. It was old and 18. ________ (A. covered B. covered with C. covered by) dust. Tom carefully opened the box and found a beautiful, shiny stone inside. He decided to take the stone home with him.19. ________ (A. Because B. So C. But D. And) he showed the stone to his parents, they were amazed by its beauty.A. BecauseB. SoC. ButD. And答案：D20. The stone had a magical property: it could 21. ________ (A. make B. take C. give D. bring) good luck to whoever possessed it.Tom's family soon noticed that their lives were improving. They were 22. ________ (A. happier B. more happy C. most happy D. very happy) than they had ever been before.A. happierB. more happyC. most happyD. very happy答案：A23. Tom's village was known for its 24. ________ (A. kindness B. kindnesses C. kind D. kindly) people, and they decided to share the stone with their neighbors. The entire village began to prosper, and everyone was grateful to Tom for finding the magical stone.A. kindnessB. kindnessesC. kindD. kindly答案：A四、翻译题（共15分，每题3分）24. 随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得更加便捷。

---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------学士学位英语试题及答案(新)成人高等教育学士学位英语考试试卷 Paper One 试卷一(90 minutes) Part Ⅰ Dialogue Completion (15 points) Directions: There are 15 short imcomplete dialogues in thispart, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer onthe ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 1.Client: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Smith? Secretary:____________A. Hello. Thanks for calling.B. Speaking, please.C. Hello. Whore you, please?D. Im sorry. Hes at ameeting now. 2. Roommate A: I wish you wouldnt have your radioso loud. Roommate B:_____________ A. Im afraid so.B. Its none of your business.C. Sorry! Is it disturbing you?D. Really? Its not my fault. 3. Mary: Were having a few peopleover for a dinner Friday. Wed love to have you.Tom:____________ A. Oh, Id love to . But Im afaid. B. Oh, really!What time should I come? C. No. I have to prepare for the exam.D. Yes. Though I have to take the exam. 4. Son: Im terribly sorry.Mom. Ive broken an Italian vase. Mom: _________ A. Oh, whata shame! B. Oh, dear. How awful it is! C. Oh, thatdoesnt matter. D. Oh, Im so sorry about that. 5. Jane:1 / 2Hello. Danny: Hi, Jane.Is John there, please? A. No. Hes not here at the moment. B. No. Hes away. Call back later. C. Sorry.I dont know where he is . D. Sorry. Hes not here right now. Any message? 6. Teacher: Youre late again! Student: Sorry, ______________ A. I wont do that anymore B. but its my own business. C. Im afaid Ive overslept D. but I need more sleep 7. Guest: Oh, its ten oclock. I must be leaving now. Host: _________ A. Its OK. Please walk slowly.B. Why do you want to go now?C. Yeah, its really late. Do as you like.D. Wont you stay for another cup of tea? 8. Cathy: Do you mind opening the door for me ? Robert: __________. A. Yes, Ill do it. B. Its nothing C. Thats all rig...。

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一．语音学问（共5小题，每题1.5分，共7.5分）在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同，找出这个词。

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6. —World you help me with these books？—_____A.With pleasureB.Never mindC.it’s fineD.Don’t worry7.Everyone_____to bring some food to the party on Sunday.A.supposesB.will supposesC.is supposesD.will be supposes8.—Do you have these shoes in size eight?.—I’m not sure.I’ll just go and_____our.A.sellB.sendC.watchD.find9.Lucy____ride a bike when she was three.A.shouldB.mustC.couldD.need10.The police told ____to stay in their cars.A.anybodyB.everybodyC.nobodyD.somebody11.Something is wrong____my radio.Can you help fix it for me?A.forB.ofC.onD.with12.—Is Tom coming with us?—He can’t—he____for his exams.A.preparesB.is preparingC.has preparedD.prepraed13.Follow me and I’ll show you____the library is.A.whatB.whenC.whereD.which14.At the end of the year there____a test on everything we have studied.A.wasB.will beC.would beD.has been15.The film star walked to his car，____by a crowd of fans.A.to followB.followingC.followedD.to be followed16.____I admire most about Lee is his love of nature.A.WhatB.HowC.ThatD.Where17.Tim went to work on the farm last week,and____.A.his sister did so B .so his sister didC.did his sister soD.so did his sister18.Mike’s health has been____improved since he gave up smoking.A.muchB.soC.tooD.very19____a small business.Jane is able to support her family now.A.RunB.RanC.RunningD.To run20.We____ever word of the news.A.took downB.took offC.took awayD.took ourt三. 完形填空（共15小题：每题2分，共30分。

一、听力理解（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Section A（共10小题）1. How does the man feel about the weather today?A. Hot.B. Cold.C. Warm.D. Satisfied.2. What is the woman's major?A. English.B. History.C. Math.D. Science.3. Why does the man want to borrow the book?A. He needs it for his class.B. He is interested in the book.C. He has finished reading it.D. He has lost his own copy.4. What is the woman's opinion about the movie?A. It is boring.B. It is exciting.C. It is not worth watching.D. It is too long.5. How does the man prefer to travel?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By plane.D. By car.6. What is the man's problem with his phone?A. It is broken.B. It is lost.C. It is stolen.D. It is out of battery.7. What does the woman suggest doing for the weekend?A. Visiting a museum.B. Watching a movie.C. Going to the beach.D. Staying at home.8. How does the man know the woman?A. They are classmates.B. They are neighbors.C. They are colleagues.D. They are friends.9. What is the woman's profession?A. Teacher.B. Doctor.C. Lawyer.D. Engineer.10. Why does the man apologize to the woman?A. He is late.B. He is tired.C. He is sorry for his mistake.D. He is not feeling well.Section B（共10小题）11. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. The man's job.B. The woman's health.C. The weather.D. The man's travel plan.12. What does the woman mean when she says "That's a good idea"?A. She agrees with the man.B. She thinks it is a bad idea.C. She has no opinion.D. She is not interested.13. Why does the man ask the woman about her weekend plans?A. He wants to join her.B. He is curious.C. He is worried about her.D. He is trying to impress her.14. What does the woman suggest for the man to do?B. To work harder.C. To go to the gym.D. To go to the doctor.15. What is the woman's main concern?A. The man's safety.B. The man's health.C. The man's work.D. The man's future.16. What does the man mean when he says "I'll see"?A. He will definitely do it.B. He will think about it.C. He will not do it.D. He is unsure.17. What is the woman's suggestion for the man?A. To change his job.B. To take a vacation.C. To learn a new skill.D. To spend more time with family.18. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. The woman's diet.B. The man's exercise routine.C. The weather.19. What does the woman mean when she says "I don't think so"?A. She agrees with the man.B. She disagrees with the man.C. She has no opinion.D. She is not sure.20. What is the woman's advice for the man?A. To eat more vegetables.B. To exercise regularly.C. To take supplements.D. To see a doctor.二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）Passage 1(21-25)Twenty years ago, the world was on the brink of a new technological revolution. The Internet was just beginning to change the way we communicate, work, and live. Today, we are living in the age of big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. These technologies have transformed our lives in ways we could never have imagined.The Internet has made it possible for people to connect with each other in real-time, regardless of their location. We can now communicate with friends and family around the world through social media platforms, email, and video calls. This has greatly enhanced our ability to stay in touch with loved ones, even when they are far away.The rise of big data has allowed companies to analyze vast amounts of information to gain insights into consumer behavior and market trends.This has led to more targeted marketing campaigns, improved customer service, and more efficient business operations.Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. From virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is making our lives easier and more convenient. It is also being used in healthcare, finance, and other industries to improve efficiency and accuracy.The Internet of Things is creating a network of interconnected devices that can communicate with each other. This has the potential to revolutionize everything from home automation to smart cities. Imagine a world where your home appliances, cars, and even your clothes can communicate with each other to make your life more efficient.Despite the many benefits of these technologies, there are alsopotential risks. Privacy concerns, job displacement, and ethical issues are just a few of the challenges we face as we continue to embrace new technologies.21. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The impact of the Internet on our lives.B. The benefits of big data.C. The challenges of artificial intelligence.D. The potential risks of new technologies.22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of the Internet?A. Enhanced communication.B. Improved customer service.C. More efficient business operations.D. Better healthcare.23. What is the author's attitude towards big data?A. Negative.B. Positive.C. Indifferent.D. Concerned.24. According to the passage, what is the potential impact of the Internet of Things?A. Increased privacy concerns.B. Improved efficiency and convenience.C. Job displacement.D. Ethical issues.25. What is the author's main concern about new technologies?A. Privacy concerns.B. Job displacement.C. Ethical issues.D. All of the above.Passage 2(26-30)In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards remote work, where employees work from home or other locations outside thetraditional office environment. This shift has been driven by several factors, including advancements in technology, changing work cultures, and the desire for a better work-life balance.Technology has played a crucial role in enabling remote work. With the advent of high-speed internet, video conferencing tools, and cloud-based applications, employees can now collaborate effectively with their colleagues, regardless of their physical location. This has made iteasier for companies to hire talent from anywhere in the world and for employees to work from anywhere they choose.The changing work culture has also contributed to the rise of remote work. Companies are increasingly recognizing the value of flexible work arrangements and are offering more opportunities for employees to work from home. This shift is driven by the growing demand for a better work-life balance and the desire to attract and retain top talent.Remote work has several benefits for both employees and employers. For employees, it offers greater flexibility and the ability to create a personalized work environment. It can also lead to increased productivity, as employees are able to work in a setting that is conducive to their individual needs. For employers, remote work can reduce overhead costs, increase employee satisfaction, and improve retention rates.However, remote work also comes with its own set of challenges. Communication can be more difficult when working from home, and there is a risk of feeling isolated. Additionally, employees may struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance if they are not careful.Despite these challenges, the trend towards remote work is likely to continue. As technology continues to evolve and work cultures continue to change, more and more companies and employees are likely to embrace the benefits of remote work.26. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The impact of remote work on the workplace.B. The benefits and challenges of remote work.C. The role of technology in remote work.D. The changing work culture.27. According to the passage, what is one of the factors driving the trend towards remote work?A. Increased government regulations.B. The desire for a better work-life balance.C. The fear of technology.D. The decline of the traditional office environment.28. What is the author's attitude towards remote work?A. Negative.B. Positive.C. Indifferent.D. Concerned.29. What is one of the benefits of remote work for employees?A. Increased communication.B. Reduced stress.C. Greater flexibility.D. Better healthcare benefits.30. What is the author's prediction about the future of remote work?A. It will decline.B. It will become the norm.C. It will remain unchanged.D. It will be replaced by new technologies.三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）It was a sunny Saturday morning, and I decided to take a walk in the park. The park was filled with people enjoying the beautiful weather. There were children playing, couples strolling, and groups of friends gathered around a picnic table.As I walked along the path, I noticed a young man sitting on a bench, looking very sad. I approached him and asked if he was okay. He looked up and said, "I'm fine, but I just feel really lonely."I sat down next to him and asked him to tell me what was going on. He explained that he had moved to the city a few months ago and had not yet made any friends. He felt isolated and was struggling to adjust to his new environment.I listened carefully and offered him some advice. I told him that it was important to be proactive and reach out to people. I suggested that he join a local community group or take a class to meet new people. I also encouraged him to be open and friendly, as making friends is often about taking the first step.The young man seemed to feel better after our conversation. He thanked me for listening and for the advice. As I continued my walk, I couldn't help but feel happy that I had been able to help someone in need.This experience reminded me of the importance of being kind and compassionate towards others. Sometimes, all someone needs is a little bit of attention and a listening ear. In the end, I learned that the act of helping others can also be a rewarding experience for ourselves.31. The author decided to take a walk in the park because it was _______.A. a sunny dayB. a workdayC. a rainy dayD. a holiday32. The young man was sitting on a bench because he _______.A. was tiredB. was sadC. was happyD. was bored33. The author approached the young man because he _______.A. wanted to join himB. wanted to ask for helpC. was curious about himD. felt sorry for him34. The author gave the young man some advice because he _______.A. wanted to be friendlyB. wanted to help himC. wanted to make friendsD. wanted to learn from him35. The author learned that the act of helping others can be _______.A. boringB. rewardingC. expensiveD. dangerous四、写作（共1题，满分15分）Write an essay on the following topic:How do you think technology has changed our lives in the past decade? Discuss both the positive and negative impacts of these changes on individuals and society.Your essay should be at least 300 words in length.。