2023重庆专升本英语考试真题及答案
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2023重庆专升本英语考试真题及答案
2023 Chongqing College English Specialized Examination
Part I. Reading Comprehension (50 points)
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.
Passage One
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.
There is a mysterious river that runs through the heart of the
Peruvian Amazon called the Yavari, where you can find a very
special kind of ship. The ships were built in Britain in the
mid-19th century and were intended for navigation on several
Amazonian rivers. Disassembled and carried in pieces across the
Isthmus of Panama, they were then rebuilt on the other side and
sailed to the mountains of Peru where they were used to carry
cargo and passengers along the river.
1. What is special about the ships that sail on the Yavari
River? A) They were built in the 19th century and come from Britain.
B) They were once disassembled and carried across the
Isthmus of Panama.
C) They were used for navigation on Amazonian rivers.
D) They are made entirely of wood.
2. How were the ships transported across the Isthmus of
Panama?
A) They were carried in pieces and reassembled there.
B) They were sailed across the river.
C) They were taken apart and never put back together.
D) They were pulled by animals.
3. Where are the ships sailed to after being transported
across the Isthmus of Panama?
A) The mountains of Peru.
B) The Atlantic Ocean.
C) The Caribbean Sea.
D) The Amazon River.
4. What were the ships originally used for? A) Transporting cargo and passengers.
B) Fishing.
C) Sailing the open seas.
D) Carrying military supplies.
5. What is the main topic of the passage?
A) The history of Britain.
B) The Peruvian Amazon.
C) Transporting ships.
D) The Yavari River.
Passage Two
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage.
In recent years, technology has revolutionized the way we
live, work, and communicate. One of the most significant
changes has been the rise of social media platforms, which allow
people to connect with others around the world instantly.
However, this connectivity comes at a price, as studies have
shown that excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of
loneliness and depression. 6. What has revolutionized the way we live according to the
passage?
A) The rise of social media.
B) Technological advancements.
C) Globalization.
D) Economic growth.
7. What do social media platforms allow people to do?
A) Connect with others around the world.
B) Shop online.
C) Watch movies.
D) Play video games.
8. What negative effects does excessive use of social media
have?
A) Loneliness and depression.
B) Increased productivity.
C) Better communication skills.
D) Higher self-esteem.
9. What is the main idea of the passage? A) The benefits of social media.
B) The rise of technology.
C) The negative effects of social media.
D) Globalization.
10. What is the author's attitude toward social media?
A) Negative.
B) Positive.
C) Neutral.
D) Confused.
...
(To be continued...)
