2011年广东学位英语试题及答案学位英语真题(含答案)

2011年广东省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题（七）英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions:There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark youranswer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. Janet: Bye, Marco! Have a nice day!Marco: ___________A. I’m fine.B. Thanks, and you. See you later!C. It’s a fine day.D. You’re welcome.2. Airport clerk: Can I have your ticket, please?Passenger: __________A. Yes, of course.B. Not at allC. Absolutely not.D. May I have this seat?3. Tim: Is the post office far from here?Susan: _________ , that’s all.A. That’s not trueB. You’re rightC. Don’t mention itD. No, just two minutes4. William: Do you have a dictionary here?Mark: _________ . It’s at home.A. Yes, I doB. What’s the matterC. I’m sorry I don’tD. Yes, of course5. Flavi: What’s your job, Terry?Terry: ___________ .A. I’m an actorB. I work in LondonC. I live in LondonD. I like traveling6. David: I’d like to visit the museum. When is it open?Charles: ____________ .A. From $10 to $20B. From 10 am to 5 pm every dayC. Nine hoursD. A lot7. Taxi Driver: Would you like a taxi, sir?Gentleman: _________ .A. Yes, I doB. Yes, I’mC. Yes, I wouldD. Yes, I must8. Cindy: John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! John: _______ . I couldn’t help it. They were so good!A. Yes, I did.B. Yes, I doC. No, I didn’tD. No, I don’t9. Waiter: What would you like to order?Kate: _________ .A. Yes, pleaseB. Tomorrow morningC. I’d like a stamp, pleaseD. I’d like ham and eggs, please10. Louise: How often do you eat out, Shelly?Shelly: _________ . Almost five times a week.A. Well, seldomB. Well, neverC. Well, very oftenD. Well, rarely11. Rose: _________ ?Kent: I haven’t gone to the interview yet. It’s tomorrow. I’m so nervous.A. How was your interviewB. How was your jobC. Where are you goingD. What’s the matter with you12. Burt: Why didn’t you show up for class this morning?Kevin: __________ . You know, I live far from the school.A. It’s a fine dayB. My car broke downC. It’s not the caseD. That’s good13. Sidney: Would you like to have some ice-cream?Martha: Thank you, __________ because I’m on a diet to lose weight. A. I can have some B. I like itC. but I can’tD. It’s my favorite14. Cathy: Can you do me a favor?Susan: ________ . What is it?A. You’re welcomeB. SureC. It’s not trueD. Never mind15. Laurie: Is there anything else to discuss?Elizabeth: __________ . I guess.Laurie: Then, let’s call it a day.A. Yes, just one more thingB. Oh, I’m not sureC. Yes, still a lotD. No, that’s allPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a singleline through the center.Passage OneMany people consider switching from homeschooling to traditional schooling as a student grows older, for reasons including more challenging content, social and athletic opportunities, and growth and independence.For the special needs child, the reverse often occurs. It is at home that the student can be appropriately challenged and can become an independent learner. This is for a number of reasons: First, challenges often become more troublesome, and often students are deprived of academic opportunities because they cannot take advantage of the way that learning is being offered. Second, school often simply becomes more competitive. Third, gaps between reading and writing skills and intellectual ability become much more of a problem as students are given reading and writing assignments that may be appropriate for most students - and if not, most students can survive them -- but are overwhelming to the student with dyslexia.Many schools that provide excellent special services to students in elementary school simply don't provide them at upper levels.Other schools don't provide the services students need at all -- but a bright student can compensate for a while. Many the student who has not been taught accurate reading skills has successfully memorized enough words and used his native intelligence and pictures and context to succeed in elementary school; then when a "reading problem" is discovered in middle school, parents are told "it's too late to remediate." It's not.16. According to the passage, which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of traditionalschooling?A. IndependenceB. Social opportunitiesC. SafetyD. Athletic opportunities17. The special needs child most probably refers to _________ .A. a child with high intelligenceB. a geniusC. a child with ordinary abilityD. a child who needs special help18. ‘Dyslexia’ means _________ .A. reading problemB. sleeping problemC. physical problemD. problem in social interaction19. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?A. Not all the schools provide the services students need.B. It is too late to remediate a reading problem when it is discovered in middle school.C. A bright student can survive for a while without special help.D. It is easier to succeed in elementary school.20. According to paragraph two, _________ might be better for the special needs child.A. homeschoolingB. traditional schoolingC. more challenging tasksD. more competitive tasksPassage TwoEvery chance she gets, five-year-old Gina visits Grandma Lilly. Gina likes to talk with her grandma and watch her cook. Everything Grandma Lilly makes is delicious, but Gina especially loves the little cookies shaped like teddy bears, dolls, flowers, and hearts.And Grandma Lilly, who enjoys this precious time with her granddaughter, uses the cookies to teach Gina certain things she will need to know as she grows up by helping her to develop the five senses and her imagination. Perhaps the most important lesson Grandma Lilly teaches Gina is that most of the foods and the cookies she prepares taste so delicious because they are made with love.One day Gina’s mother tells her she cannot visit Grandma Lilly because she has become very sick and is in the hospital. Gina begs and cries, but her mother explains that Grandma Lilly is so ill that she is in a very deep sleep and needs her rest. Gina tries to think of something that will help her grandmother and suddenly remembers the cookies. She will bake a batch of them all by herself, and because she will make them with all the love she has in her heart, Grandma Lilly will feel better!Touched by her daughter’s love and determination, Gina’s mother finally agrees to take her to the hospital with her cookies to visit her grandmother. There, Grandma Lilly teaches her little granddaughter another lesson about love that she will be able to pass on to her own children and grandchildren in the years to come.21. Which of the following is not mentioned as a reason why Gina visits Grandma Lilly whenevershe can?A. She likes to talk with Grandma .B. She likes to watch Grandma cook.C. She loves the delicious cookies Grandma cooksD. She loves the flowers in Grandma’s garden.22. The delicious cookies are used by the Grandma to _________ .A. teach Gina something about teddy bears, dolls and flowereB. help Gina develop the five senses and imaginationC. make Gina well fedD. teach Gina how to prepare and cook delicious food23. One day, Gina is told that she cannot visit her Grandma Lilly because __________ .A. Grandma is busy preparing for cooking more cookiesB. Gina cannot make Grandma fell betterC. Gina needs more sleep and rest.D. Grandma is not very well and is in hospital.24. Gina’s mother finally agrees to take Gina to visit the Grandma because she is moved by Gina’s__________ .A. loveB. begsC. criesD. cookies.25. The theme of this passage is _________ .A. the relationship with grandma and granddaughterB. cooking delicious foodC. loveD. visiting grandmaPassage ThreeChina's State Council pledged Monday to further upgrade the funding system for the country's medical institutions in small townships and cities.To ensure low income-earners can afford essential medications, the government will provide additional funding to these hospitals, while improving the funding system.Since August 2009, more than half of China's medical clinics in rural townships and small urban communities have been offering essential medications at low prices thanks to the ongoing healthcare reform, according to a State Council executive meeting presided over by Premier Wen Jiabao.However, some medical institutions were short of funds because of the lowered drug prices.According to the meeting, under the new system the operational expenditure of government-run hospitals and clinics in townships or urban communities would be covered by government subsidies and medical service charges.Also, government authorities were required to allocate enough funds so that medical institutions could purchase basic medical facilities and equipment, while also arranging subsidies for medical staff."Regular channels and ways of funding and subsidizing grassroots medical organizations should be established to ensure their smooth operation and development and the successful implementation of essential medical systems," a statement issued after the meeting said.The statement called for government authorities to offer more subsidies for rural medical practitioners and village-based clinics. Local authorities were also encouraged to support village clinics in terms of construction, equipment purchasing and personnel trainingAppropriate subsidies would also be provided to non-government run grassroots clinics for medical services that are open to the public. The medical insurance scheme would cover those qualified clinics26. ‘Pledge’ means __________ .A. refuseB. promiseC. declineD. declare27. The government will provide additional funding to the hospitals to make essentialmedications available to ___________ .A. people in big citiesB. foreignersC. people with low incomeD. all the citizens28. The State Council executive meeting was _________by Premier Wen Jiabao.A. chairedB. preparedC. offeredD. funded29. Accoding to the passage, _________ is the major means to guanantee the success of thehealthcare reform.A. purchasing basic medical facilitiesB. building more hospitalsC. personnel trainingD. government subsidy30. In this passage, the author is ________ to the ongoing healthcare reform.A. subjectiveB. objectiveC. sarcasticD. cynicalPassage FourWith the possible exception of equal rights, perhaps the most controversial issue across the United States today is the death penalty. Many argue that it is an effective way to stop murder, while others maintain that there is no convincing evidence that death penalty reduces the number of murders.The main argument by those opposed to the death penalty, basically, is that it is a cruel and inhuamn punishment that is the mark of a brutal society, and finally it is questionable whether it is effective to reduce crime anyway.The value of the death penalty as a way to reduce crime may be open to debate. But the overwhelming majority of citizens believe that the death penalty protects them. Their belief is reinforced by evidence which shows that death penalty reduces murder. For example, from 1954 to 1963, when the death penalty was consistently imposed in California, the murder rate remained between three and four murders for each 100,000 population. Since 1964 the death lenalty has been imposed only once, and the murder rate has risen to 10.4 murders for each 100,000 population. This sharp increase in the state’s murder rate, which began when executions stopped, is no coincidence. It is convincing evidence that the death penalty does stop many murderers. If the bill reestablishing the death penalty is vetoed, innocent people will be murdered—some whose lives may have been saved if the death penalty were in effect. This is literally a life or death matter. The lives of thousands of innocent people must be protected.31. ‘Penalty’ means _________ .A. rewardB. punishmentC. managementD. control32. Which of the following is NOT an argument by those opposed to death penalty?A. Death penalty is a cruel punishment.B. Death penalty is an inhuman punishmentC. Death penalty is an effective way to reduce crime.D. Death penalty is a mark of a brutal society.33. The majority of citizens believe that the death penalty is ______ .A. inhuman to all the peopleB. cruel to murderersC. a brutal way of punishmentD. effective to stop murder34. The murder rates from 1954 to 1963 and since 1964 in California are used to show that deathpenalty _________ .A. is effective to reduce murderB. is inffective to reduce murderC. does not influence murder rateD. fails to protect innocent people35. The author of this passage is ________ to the reestablishing of death penalty.A. negativeB. neutralC. positiveD. suspiciousPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark youranswer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. It is the interaction between people, rather than the events that _________ in their lives that isthe main focus of social psychology.A. occurB. referC. inferD. imply37. Should John resign and Henry ________ him, we would have a more powerful leadership.A. conquerB. controlC. manageD. succeed38. People of ________ backgrounds now fly to distant places for pleasure, business or education.A. distantB. diverseC. furtherD. separate39. ________ swept through the swimmers as they caught sight of a huge shark approaching them.A. PicnicB. ClinicC. PanicD. Specific40. If you are a member of a club, you must ________ to the rules of that club.A. accessB. applyC. confirmD. conform41. _________ answering the question, the manager shrugged his shoulders as if it were notimportant.A. In case ofB. In the place ofC. Instead ofD. In front of42. The young man asked his parents not to worry because he was full of ________ about hiscareer.A. pessimismB. optimismC. desperationD. frustration43. On hearing of the case, Conan Doyle was _________ that the man was innocent andimmediately went to work to ascertain the truth.A. convincedB. conceivedC. relievedD. dismayed44. The century-old ________ between the two tribes eventually terminated through the persistentefforts of the local government.A. feasibilitiesB. possibilitiesC. hospitalitiesD. hostilities45. The leaders of the two countries are planning their ________ meeting with a pledge tomaintain and develop good ties.A. summitB. highC. topD. superior46. Mike’s success is _________ his hard work and his ability to formulate plans which will getwork done efficiently.A. owe toB. as toC. due toD. according to47. Scientist now have some surprising answers about whether brain power ________ as we getolder.A. deducesB. descendsC. collapsesD. declines48. Who is going to ________ the job of Dr. Johnson has not been decided yet.A. take overB. drive onC. sort outD. keep up49. This project can _______ the region so that crops there may suffer no more drought.A. irritateB. irrigateC. isolateD. illuminate50. The police stopped me the other day as I was driving home, because I was exceeding the speed_________ .A. limitB. limitationC. minimumD. maximum51. There were some ________ flowers on the table, which were made of silk.A. freshB. falseC. artificialD. natural52. Citizens in this country are now enjoying better dental health, as shown by the decliningincidence of tooth __________ .A. careB. decayC. growthD. reflection53. People who are _________ to wool shouldn’t wear woolen clothing.A. sensitiveB. initiativeC. integrativeD. repetitive54. In order to help the listeners get a better understanding of the new conception, the lecturer_________ it with many examples.A. practicedB. dominatedC. estimatedD. explained55. The labor leaders realize they will have to make some concessions in their demands in order to________ an agreement.A. meetB. inviteC. reachD. move56. The passenger must have had an accident; _________ he would have arrived by that time.A. thereforeB. otherwiseC. soD. nevertheless57. My neighbors have painted their houses, ________ , of course, makes my house looks muchshabbier than it really is.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. who58. My sister’s nose quivered a little at the tip, ________ when she is excited over anything.A. as always as it doesB. as it always isC. always as it doesD. as it always does59. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proposed that the United States _________ a launchlaboratory for a new era of space exploration.A. constructB. constructsC. constructedD. will construct60. Traditional Chinese medicine is famous for using herbs ________ healing properties.A. inB. onC. withD. between61. Animals are quite different from human beings _________ animals have no aptitude forlanguage learning.A. in whichB. in whatC. in thatD. in how62. You _________ yesterday if you were really serious about this project.A. ought to comeB. ought to be comingC. ought to have been comingD. ought to have come63. The chairman of the department, together with some other teachers, _________ a conferencefor the purpose of laying down certain regulations.A. is planningB. are planningC. planD. have planned64. Traffic police have to make decisions __________ .A. on the spotB. on businessC. on purposeD. on the watch65. Medicine should not be kept __________ it is approachable to children.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. that66. _________ poisoning, immediately give large quantities of salty water in order to inducevomiting.A. In case ofB. Except forC. In spite ofD. Apart from67. You needn’t have interrupted the class to tell me that; you ______ to me afterwards.A. comeB. could be comingC. could have comeD. had come68. One study found that job applicants _________ make more eye contact are more alert,dependable, confident and responsible.A. thatB. whoC. whichD. when69. Those changes have affected children _________ parents.A. as long asB. as good asC. as far asD. as well as70. Not too many years my mother jogged in the alley behind our house because she wasembassassed ________ jogging in public.A. to be seeingB. to be seenC. to seeD. to have seen71. The president devoted his energies to ________ the curricula, making the education offered atWashington College as meaningful as possible.A. updatingB. updateC. be updatedD. have updated72. Failure to advertise could result in either reduced sales and less profit _________ legal actions.A. norB. neitherC. orD. and73. ________ by the storm, they were forced to go without food for several days.A. Have cut offB. Cut offC. Be cut offD. Cutting off74. You will almost always find Caroline playing a video game because she enjoys __________ .A. challengedB. to be challengedC. be challengedD. being challenged75. Some of the suggestions have been adopted _________ others turned down as they are quiteimpracticable.A.andB. soC. butD. sincePart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions:There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on theANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Do you forget to turn off the lights and heaters when you go out of a room? In 2040 it will not ___76___. They will turn themselves off and ___77___ again when you return. You will choose the temperature ___78___ each room, the lighting and the humidity. A sensor will detect the ___79___ of a human (and, with luck, ignore the dog!) and turn the systems on, and when the humans ___80___ it will turn them off again.The sensors will work ___81___ the central home computer, and they will do ___82___ more than just turn the fires and lights on and off for you. They will detect faulty electrical appliances, plugs or switches, isolate them ___83___ they cannot harm anyone, and then warn you that they need repair. They will detect fire and ___84___ you are out of the house, the computer will call the fire brigade. It will also call the police should the sensors detect an intruder. This will not be too difficult ___85___ the locks on the outside doors will be electronic. You will open them using your personal card—the one you use for shopping—maybe using a number known only to you.76. A. forget B. get C. matter D. turn77. A. on B. off C. by D. at78. A. with B. at C. in D. for79. A. absence B. presence C. merit D. feature80. A. ask B. remember C. arrive D. leave81. A. through B. for C. in D. at82. A. such B. very C. much D. as83. A. in which B. such that C. such as D. so that84. A. since B. if C. for D. though85. A. so B. because C. why D. how英语试卷二Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words on the topic “Computer Games”. You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 有人认为网络游戏给青少年的成长带来许多负面影响；2. 也有人认为网络游戏有许多正面作用，有助于发展想象力；3. 谈谈你的看法。

KEYS(20111224)A 卷PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSection A1. C2.C3.A4. B5. C6. B7.A8. C9.CSection B10. D 11C 12.B 13.C 14. B 15. ASection C16. mobile telephone17. sending text messages18. photographs and music19. live sporting events20. give awayPART II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points )21-30 B D C B A C B C D B31-40 B C A D D B A D C BPART III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)41. B 42. D 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. BPART IV READING COMPREHENSION (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each) 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. D 56. C 57. C 58. D 59. D 60. C61. B 62. A 63. A 64. C 65. B 66. D 67. C 68. A 69. B 70. D71. D 72. A 73. A 74. C 75. A 76. A 77. C 78. C 79. D 80. BB 卷PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSection A1. D2.B3. A4. B5. C6. C7. B8. A9. BSection B10. C 11. D 12..B 13. A 14. B 15. BSection C16. mobile telephone17. sending text messages18. photographs and music19. live sporting events20. give awayPART II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points )21-30 C C A D D B C B D A31-40 D C B A A D C B B CPART III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. BPART IV READING COMPREHENSION (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D 56. A 57. C 58. B 59. A 60. D61. D 62. C 63. D 64. C 65. A 66. B 67. A 68. D 69. B 70. A71. B 72. C 73. B 74. D 75. B 76. D 77. A 78. C 79. C 80. C试卷二PART V TRANSLATION (30 minutes, 20 points)Section A 英译汉：今年，无论是在私人还是公众生活中，人们都清楚看到了微博的繁荣壮大。

2011年广东省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题（二）英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions:There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. Louise: Would you like to go to a party this Saturday?Jackie: ______________. What kind of party?A. Feels great.B. Sounds good.C. Looks nice.D. Seems OK.2. Customer: Hi, I’d like a double room for tonightReceptionist: ____________?Customer: Yes, I called you last week from Seattle. My name isBob Woods.A. Do you have an appointment?B. Have you paid beforehand?C. Do you have a reservation?D. Have you made an order?3. Sally: You look great in this red dress!Jennifer: __________.A. No, it’s not. Yours looks better.B. No, I don’t like it very much.C. I quite agree with you.D. Thank you. It’s my favorite.4. Ginger: Hey, how was your vacation?Lily: Too bad. I broke my arm when skiing and had to come backhome.Ginger: ____________A. I feel heartbreaking for you.B. Oh, no. How awful!C. Oh, how shameful!D. I don’t like what you said.5. Doctor: How is your backache? Is it still bothering you?Patient: ________. Now I can’t move.A. Tha t’s fine.B. All right.C. I am afraid so.D. I am sorry to hear that.6.Tracy: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me with this suitcase. I just want to put it on the top rack.Robert: ________A. OK, I don’t care.B. Fine, I agree.C. Sure, no problem.D. Why don’t I?7. Susan: Chris is very generous, isn’t he? He always invites peopleout.Rebecca: _________. He’s never invited me anywhere.A. I must admit it.B. You are right.C. What do you know?D. Do you think so?8. Lodger: I’m terribly sorry that I broke your teacup. I’ll pay for it.Landlady: _________A. No, you’d better not.B. Oh, it doesn’t matter.C. Yes, take care of yourself.D. Oh, can’t complain.9. Maggie: Could I speak to Justin, please?Justin: __________.A. Yes, please.B. Yes, you can.C. Speaking.D. Who are you?10. Salesgirl: Can I help you? We’ve got some new shirts here.Customer: OK, thanks. _________A. Mind your own business.B. We are just looking.C. Take care of yourself.D. We will need you later.11. Vivian: Guess what? Mr. Hale in our office will be promoted as the sales manager.Betty: _________A. Are you telling the truth?B. Oh, congratulations!C. Are you all right?D. Oh, you must be kidding!12. Ted: Do you have to have that TV on quite so loud?Paul: ________, is it bothering you?A. Yes, I have toB. I’m sorryC. Yes, enjoy yourselfD. Excuse me13. Emily: I feel very upset. I quarreled with my mom this morning.Miss Foster: What’s the problem? ________A. Do you want to talk about it?B. You must tell me everything.C. You shoul dn’t quarrel with her.D. Do you think you are right?14. William: What about we go to the cinema this evening?Carmela: OK. ________ ?William: Some action movies I think.A. What’s up?B. What’s on?C. What about?D. What for?15. Lodger: Hello, I am calling about the three-bedroom apartment advertised in the newspaper. _________Landlady: Yes it is. Would you like to have a look at it?A. Is it still available?B. Is it occupied?C. Is there anyone in?D. Is there a possibility?Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage OneAmericans this year will swallow 15, 000 tons of aspirin, one of the safest and most effective drugs invented by man. As the most popular medicine in the world today, it is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild, and it is cheap.Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has been around much longer than that. Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of the leaves and tree bark which today are known to contain salicylates, the chemical in aspirin. During the 19th century there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this chemical, and it led to the introduction of aspirin. By 19l5, aspirin tablets(片剂) were available in the United States.For millions of people suffering from arthritis, aspirin is the only thing that works. A small quantity of aspirin (two five-grain tablets) relieves pain and inflammation. It also reduces fever by interfering with some of the body's reactions. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th-century wonder drug. On the other hand, it is also the second largest suicide drug and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users.Aspirin is very irritating to the stomach lining, and many aspirin takers complain about upset stomach. There is a right way and a wrong way to take aspirin. The best way is to chew the tablets before swallowing them with water, but few people can stand the bitter taste. Some people suggest crushing the tablets in milk or orange juice and drinking that.16. This article discusses __________.A. the multiple functions of aspirinB. how and why aspirin was inventedC. the history and the features of aspirinD. how to take aspirin properly17. According to the second paragraph, salicylates is __________.A. leaves and tree barksB. the old name of aspirinC. the name of a US companyD. a component of aspirin18. Which symptom can NOT be treated by aspirin?A. feverB. reactionsC. painD. inflammation19. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the best way to take aspirin is to take it __________.A. with bitter waterB. with orange juiceC. in tablet formD. in powder form20. The author of this article seems to be__________.A. against the use of aspirinB. in favour of aspirinC. doubtful about aspirinD. not interested in aspirinPassage TwoDr. Mary Jo Bane is the associate director of the Center for Research on Women. Her recent study found “surprising evidence of the persistence of American commitments to family life”, which cast doubt on some common myths about American family.Myth 1: The American Family is Dying Because of the Soaring Divorce Rate.According to Dr. Bane’s study, the American family is changing, not dying. It is becoming smaller and the divorce rate is high. But Dr. Bane says that despite the high divorce rate, marriage has never been more popular. The majority of divorced people re-marry, but only 2％marry more than twice. Most marriages last a long time, and a large proportion of divorces are from teenage marriages. Depending on the specific situation, there’s often good reason for teenage marriages to break up.Myth 2: Working Mothers are Destroying the Family by Neglecting Their Children.“There’s no evidence tha t children receive less attention from mothers who work outside the home than from mothers working inside the home,” says Dr. Bane. “You have to divide the time into different categories: simple physical function and educational time or development time when a mother plays with the child. So far we haven’t seen the amount of educational or development time vary much, whether or not the mother works outside the home.” In fact, Dr. Bane finds evidence that working mothers, especially in the middle class, try to compensate for working by setting aside time exclusively for their children. “They probably read more to their children and spend more time in planned activities with them than nonworking mothers do.” says Dr. Bane.21. Dr. Mary Jo Bane’s study seems to suggest that _________.A. Americans are persistent in careerB. Americans are serious with their familiesC. American families are all breaking upD. American families are perfect as usual22. It can be inferred that the common myths of American family consider family life to be _________.A. in great dangerB. quite wonderfulC. changing too fastD. very satisfying23. According to the article, which of the following is true about marriage and divorce?A. Divorced people never consider a second marriage.B. Teenage couples often divorce out of no reason.C. Less and less people plan to get married.D. Very few people have a third or fourth marriage.24. For the children whose mothers go out to work, __________.A. it is better to have mothers at homeB. almost no attention is paid to themC. no less attention is paid to themD. a lot of time is spent playing gamespared with nonworking mothers, working mothers________.A. spare less time to stay with their childrenB. do more educational activities with childrenC. do very little simple physical houseworkD. avoid disturbing their work by family dutiesPassage ThreeCrime has its own cycles, a magazine reported some years ago. Police records that were studied for five years from over 2,400 cities and towns show a surprising link between changes in the season and crime patterns in UK.The pattern of crime has varied very little over a long period of years. Murder reaches its high during July and August, as do rape and other violent attacks. Murder, moreover, is more than seasonal: it is a weekend crime. It is also a nighttime crime: 62 percent of murders are committed between 6 p. m. and 6 a. m.Unlike the summer high in crimes of bodily harm, burglary has a different cycle. You are most likely to be robbed between 6 p. m. and 2 a. m. on a Saturday night in December, January or February. The most uncriminal month of all is May; however, more dog bites are reported in this month than in any other month of the year.On the other hand, our intellectual seasonal cycles are completely different from our criminal tendencies. Professor Huntington, of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles, made extensive studies to discover the seasons when people read serious books, attend scientific meetings, make the highest scores on examinations, and propose the most changes to patents. In all instances, he found a spring peak and an autumn peak separated by a summer low. On the other hand, Professor Huntington's studies indicated that June is the peak month for suicides and admissions to mental hospitals. June is also a peak month for marriages!26. The seasonal cycle of crime patterns is proved by_________.A. the figures in police recordsB. 2,400 cities and townsC. a magazine reportD. the studies by police officers27. According to paragraph 2, a murder would most possibly occur on _________.A. a weekday morning in springB. a weekday morning in autumnC. a weekend night in summerD. a weekend night in winter28. What makes May a special month of the year?A. All types of crimes happen in May.B. There is no crime happened in May.C. Criminals increase in number in May.D. Dog attacks are most frequent in May.29. Which behavior is NOT an example of human intellectual activities?A. Reading books on philosophy.B. Attending wedding ceremony.C. Working on mathematics questions.D. Innovating engineering machinery.30. According to Professor Huntington’s study, June is the peak month when people _________.A. get divorcedB. recover from mental illnessC. try to kill themselvesD. climb high and low mountainsPassage FourIn Lusaka, Zambia, a young man applying for a job was told to see the manager. He leaned over the receptionist’s desk and asked. “What tribe（部落）is he?” When the receptionist told him that the manager was a Mashona, the applicant replied, “Then I'll never get the job.”This phenomenon is called tribalism（部落主义）. There are more than 2,000 tribes in black Africa. Each has its own language, customs, and physical characteristics that make its members almost immediately recognizable to a person from another tribe. To the Westerner, tribalism is one of the most difficult of African customs to understand. It makes many people think of savagery, warfare, or old-fashioned customs.However, to most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one’s ethnic group. It is a force that can be both good and bad. By definition tribalism means sharing among members of the extended family. It makes sure that a person is taken care of by his own group tribesman. To give a job to a fellow is not wrong; it is an obligation. Similarly, for a politician or military leader, it is considered good common sense to choose his closest advisers from people of his own tribe. This ensures security, continuity, and authority. Tribal loyalty may mean a quick promotion—from sergeant to captain, from clerk to manager—within a very short time.Modern African politicians publicly speak out against tribal divisions. Yet it remains perhaps the most powerful force in day-to-day African life.31. In paragraph 1, why did the young man believe his job application will be refused?A. His behavior was not appropriate.B. He belonged to the same tribe with the manager.C. He didn’t belong to the same tribe with the manager.D. His questions annoyed the receptionist.32. The situation in the first paragraph is an example of_______.A. the difficulty of getting a job in AfricaB. the disagreement on tribalism among AfricansC. the great numbers of tribes in AfricaD. the importance of tribalism in Africa33. What might be the common attitudes of Westerners towards tribalism?A. positiveB. indifferentC. negativeD. none of the above34. According to the article, which of the following is NOT an evidence of tribalism?A. Sergeants maintain security in his own tribe.B.Politicians choose men from his own tribe as intimate advisers.C. Military leaders promote fellow tribesmen to higher positions.D. Managers give jobs to fellow tribesmen.35. What would be the future of tribalism?A. It will soon be destroyed by modern politicians.B. It will remain as strong as it is today and never be changed.C. It will gradually disappear as the society develops.D. It will speed up further division of tribes.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. The government is determined to __________ an end to inflation.A. giveB. bringC. takeD. set37. The outcome of the football match was not as what we had_________ .A. expandedB. expensedC. expiredD. expected38. The university is very unlikely to recruit any student who fails to meet the__________ for admission.A. conditionsB. requestsC. requirementsD. conception39. __________ emergency, it is advisable to remain calm and do not panic.A. Because ofB. In case ofC. By means ofD. In spite of40. The city is ________ of three sections, which are separated by rivers.A. consistB. madeC. composedD. comprised41. The strong earthquake happened without any hints and in the end few people ________.A. revivedB. survivedC. relievedD. surrounded42. Some students ________ school due to financial difficulties.A. dropped on toB. dropped in atC. dropped out ofD. dropped off from43. The ________of telephone has brought much convenience to people around the world.A. innovationB. resolutionC. revolutionD. invention44. The public ________the officials of neglecting their duty.A. ashamedB. relatedC. blamedD. reflected45. With the conditions constantly changing, the result of the experiment is not always _____________.A. changeableB. reliableC. reasonableD. variable46. Make sure all the members of our club arrive on time, _______ there will be little time left for the discussion.A. howeverB. whileC. thereforeD. otherwise47. If no evidence could be provided to prove Martin is guilty, he will soon be _______by the Police.A. relievedB. releasedC. reliedD. relayed48. A variety of factors ________to the final resolution of the economic conflicts between the two countries.A. constitutedB. attributedC. contributedD. distributed49. Such rude behavior is too much for a fair lady like Miss Davis to ________.A. tolerateB. accuseC. terrifyD. account50. Ashley is very showy and she always wants to be the _____ of attention in public.A. subjectB. emphasisC. topD. focus51. The troops marched quietly into the village __________ alert the enemies.A. not as toB. so thatC. so as not toD. in order to52. Since you are still waiting for the result of the examination, why not find a __________ job?A. long lastingB. easy-goingC. temporaryD. terminal53. Years of experience in the stock exchange market has made him an ________ stock consultant.A. outstandingB. outbreakingC. outspokenD. outlasting54. You were not listening to what the professor had said and your answer was totally______.A. indirectB. irrelevantC. irresponsibleD. indefinite55. The Japanese car, which is more economical, has long been considered a _________ to US car makers.A. competingB. competitiveC. competitionD. competitor56. You need to know that ________ arrest is a crime in itself.A. resistingB. the resistingC. resistedD. to be resisted57. She has no interest in cooking and shopping, _______ I.A. so doB. neither doC. so too amD. nor am58. By 2011, the university ________ 10000 postgraduates.A. trainsB. will be trainingC. will be trainedD. will have trained59. Seldom ____ any mistakes during his ten-year service in this company.A. did he makeB. he ever madeC. should he makeD. he would make60. For a green-hand babysitter, it seems a very difficult task ______.A. to stop the child to cryB. to stop the child cryingC. stopping the child to cryD. stop the child crying61. Many things______ almost impossible in the ancient times are very common today.A. being consideredB. consideringC. to considerD. considered62. There are five factories in this region, _______over 100 workers.A. with each haveB. each havingC. each hasD. with each has over63. Who________ that first discovered America---the New Continent?A. wasB. it wasC. was itD. did64. The two tourists __________I shared the room were both British.A. whomB. whoC. in whichD. with whom65. Hardly ______ the people rushed towards it.A. the bus stopped beforeB. was the bus stopping thenC. had stopped the bus thanD. had the bus stopped when66. Being defeated for the third time, it seemed to him that it was no use_______ anything any more.A. to try doingB. trying to doC. to try to doD. tried to do67. Since 1970, Mr. Johnson ________in this hospital and he loves the job very much.A. has workedB. will be workingC. has been workingD. is working68. The Great Pyramid ________the west bank of the Nile River, not far from Cairo.A. is located onB. is situated inC. is located atD. is situated of69. Could you please tell me _____ to repair our fax machine?A. how much it costsB. how much cost isC. how much costs itD. how much does it cost70. This instrument is ________that one.A. almost as useful thanB. as almost useful asC. almost as useful asD. as useful almost as71. What would you do if war _________?A. breaking outB. will break outC. breaks outD. were to break out72. Although__________ happened in the Arctic region sounds like fairy tale, it truly exits.A. itB. whatC. whichD. that73. The question is ______ to send troops to take part in the war.A. if worthwhile it willB.whether it will be worthwhileC. whether worthwhile it will beD. if will be it worthwhile74. ______ that Martin had passed the important exam, his friends called to congratulate him.A. Having been heardB. To have heardC. Being heardD. Having heard75. She wanted to join the group of men________ was to explore the mysteries of the planets.A. whoB. whichC. whose workD. their workPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions:There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.In times of economic recession when jobs are hard to find, it is important to organize your job search carefully. Here are some tips to make your search more 76 . First of all，consider that your job is getting a job. Work at getting a job every day for a 77 number of hours. Make it a habit. Next, ask people you know to suggest other people for you 78 about a job, so valuable information may be obtained. Then, on the day of the interview, BE ON TIME. On time means five to ten minutes early. If possible, take some time to drive to the office 79 time so you know exactly where you are going and 80 it will take to get there. Also，at the end of every interview, ask the person who interviewed you for suggestions and names of people for you to 81 . Offer to work 82 if a full-time job is not immediately available.83 willing and eager. Most important，if you are not accepted, don’t get 84 and give up. Your job search will 85 be successful if you work hard at getting it.76. A. productive B. interesting C. purposeful D. economical77. A. great B. lot C. regular D. reliable78. A. to talk B. to talk to C. to get D. to get to79. A. on B. in C. ahead of D. short of80. A. how much B. how fast C. how often D. how long81. A. concern B. contact C. contract D. complain82. A. all the time B. no time C. part-time D. some time83. A. Appear B. Attract C. Arouse D. Attend84. A. hated B. discouraged C. excited D. overjoyed85. A. eventfully B. easily C. enough D. eventually英语试卷二Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words on the topic “E-book or Paper Book” You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 有人喜欢阅读电子书；2. 有人依旧喜欢纸质图书；3. 谈谈你的看法。

广东省学位英语考试试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共40分）1. 以下哪项不是广东省学位英语考试的测试目的？A. 测试考生的英语基础知识B. 测试考生的英语应用能力C. 测试考生的英语翻译能力D. 测试考生的英语听说能力答案：D2. 广东省学位英语考试的听力部分共有多少个小题？A. 20B. 25C. 30D. 15答案：A3. 以下哪个选项不是广东省学位英语考试阅读理解部分的题型？A. 事实细节题B. 推理判断题C. 主旨大意题D. 语法填空题答案：D4. 广东省学位英语考试写作部分的字数要求是多少？A. 100-120词B. 120-150词C. 150-180词D. 180-200词答案：B5. 以下哪个选项不是广东省学位英语考试的评分标准？A. 内容充实B. 语言流畅C. 语法正确D. 字迹工整答案：D（以下题目1-10为听力部分，11-20为阅读理解部分）6. A: What did you do last weekend?B: I went to the beach with my friends.问：What did the man do last weekend?A. He went to the beach.B. He visited his friends.C. He stayed at home.D. He went shopping.答案：A7. A: Do you like apples?B: Yes, I do. They are my favorite fruit.问：What is the woman's favorite fruit?A. ApplesB. BananasC. OrangesD. Grapes答案：A8. A: What time is it now?B: It's 9:30. We should leave for the meeting soon.问：What time is it now?A. 9:00B. 9:30C. 10:00D. 10:30答案：B9. A: I think it's going to rain tomorrow.B: Yes, I agree. We should take an umbrella.问：What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. SunnyB. RainyC. CloudyD. Windy答案：B10. A: How much is the book?B: It's 50 yuan. Do you have any discount?问：How much is the book?A. 40 yuanB. 45 yuanC. 50 yuanD. 55 yuan答案：C11. In the United States, it is common to see people eat fast food.A. In the United States, it is usual to find people eating fast food.B. In the United States, it is usual to see people cooking fast food.C. In the United States, it is common to see people eating slowly.D. In the United States, it is common to see people cooking at home.答案：A12. The Internet has become an important part of our daily life.A. The Internet has become a necessary part of our daily life.B. The Internet has become a useless part of our daily life.C. The Internet has become a difficult part of our daily life.D. The Internet has become a boring part of our daily life.答案：A13. Many students find it difficult to learn a foreign language.A. Many students think it is easy to learn aforeign language.B. Many students think it is impossible to learn a foreign language.C. Many students think it is challenging to learna foreign language.D. Many students think it is interesting to learna foreign language.答案：C14. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.A. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.B. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends only.C. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and evenings.D. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and holidays.答案：A15. The company has changed a lot over the years.A. The company has remained the same over the years.B. The company has grown a lot over the years.C. The company has improved a lot over the years.D. The company has decreased a lot over the years.答案：C16. Reading can help you improve your vocabulary and grammar.A. Reading can make your vocabulary and grammar worse.B. Reading can help you learn new words and sentence structures.C. Reading can make your vocabulary and grammar more difficult.D. Reading can help you forget your vocabulary and grammar.答案：B17. The teacher is very strict with his students.A. The teacher is very kind to his students.B. The teacher is very strict with his friends.C. The teacher is very strict with his family.D. The teacher is very strict with his colleagues.答案：A18. The movie was so interesting that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.A. The movie was so boring that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.B. The movie was so funny that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.C. The movie was so sad that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.D. The movie was so exciting that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.答案：D19. The experiment was a success, and we achieved the expected results.A. The experiment was a failure, and we achieved the expected results.B. The experiment was a success, but we didn't achieve the expected results.C. The experiment was a failure, and we didn't achieve the expected results.D. The experiment was a success, and we exceeded the expected results.答案：D20. The plane will take off in half an hour.A. The plane will land in half an hour.B. The plane will arrive in half an hour.C. The plane will depart in half an hour.D. The plane will cancel in half an hour.答案：C二、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）Please read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct choice of A, B, C, or D.The Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. It is difficult to imagine a world (21)_______ the Internet. We use it for communication, (22) _______ email and social media, for shopping, and for(23) _______ information. However, there are also some(24) _______ associated with the use of the Internet.21. A. withB. withoutC. forD. by答案：B22. A. likeB. asC. withD. by答案：A23. A. findingB. lookingC. searchingD. seeking答案：C24. A. advantagesB. benefitsC. problemsD. issues答案：D（以下题目25-30为完形填空部分）25. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：C26. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：A27. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：B28. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：D29. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：A30. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：C三、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）Please read the following passage and answer the questions below.Passage:The importance of exercise cannot be overemphasized. Regular exercise has numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. Physically, exercise can help to improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and maintain a healthy weight. Mentally, exercise can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function.Despite the benefits of exercise, many people find it difficult to incorporate it into their daily routines. Lack of time, motivation, and energy are common barriers to regular exercise. However, there are ways to overcome these obstacles. For example, finding a workout buddy can provide motivation and accountability. Additionally, scheduling exercise during breaks or incorporating physical activity into daily tasks can help to make it a habit.Questions:31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of exerciseB. The importance of exerciseC. The barriers to exerciseD. How to overcome the barriers to exercise答案：B32. What is one of the physical benefits of exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Improved cardiovascular healthB. Reduced stressC. Enhanced cognitive functionD. Increased motivation答案：A33. What is one of the mental benefits of exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Improved cardiovascular healthB. Reduced stressC. Enhanced cognitive functionD. Maintaining a healthy weight答案：B34. What is a common barrier to regular exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Lack of timeB. Lack of motivationC. Lack of energyD. All of the above答案：D35. What is one way to overcome the barriers to exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Finding a workout buddyB. Scheduling exercise during breaksC. Incorporating physical activity into daily tasksD. All of the above答案：D四、写作（20分）Please write an essay on the topic: "The Importance of Environmental Protection". Your essay should include the following points:1. The current state of environmental pollution.2. The negative impacts of environmental pollution.3. Possible solutions to environmental pollution.4. Your personal opinion on environmental protection.Your essay should be between 150-180 words.Example:The Importance of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental pollution has become a major concern worldwide. Air, water, and soil pollution are causing significant damage to our planet. The negative impacts of environmental pollution include health problems, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.To address this issue, we need to implement various solutions. Governments should enforce stricter environmental regulations and invest in renewable energy sources. Individuals can contribute by reducing waste, conserving energy, and supporting eco-friendly products.In my opinion, environmental protection is crucial for the survival of our planet. We must take immediate action to preserve our environment for future generations.。

2011年6月研究生英语学位考试真题及答案A卷Paper OnePart I Listening Comprehension（25 minutes, 20 points ）Section A (1 point each)1.A: T o ask his boss for leave. B: T o work in his place.C To meet his friend at the airport.D T o cover his absence from his boss.2. A; He doesn’t want to go to the show, as he is not interested in it.B: He is not free to go to the fashion show with the woman.C He can’t go with the woman, as he has to finish his paper.D he can’t go with the woman, as he has a pile of paperwork to do.3. A: He has been pretty busy. B: He has been mad.C He was at a meeting.D He was with a business partner.4. A: A bank teller B A salesman C A policeman D A postman5. A: She hasn’t been in touch with Sam for weeks. B: She has been looking for Sam for weeks.C: Sam has been out of work for weeks. D Sam has been hunting for weeks.6. A: She will wrap the file very carefully. B: She won’t tell anyone else about the file.C She is confident about the file.D She will keep the file in a safe.7. A: He said something that he shouldn’t have said. B: He was very careful about what he said.C He didn’t understand what the woman wanted him to do.D He talked too much to the woman.8. A: He has run out of gas. B: He has had an accident.C His car has been broken.D He has arrived home.9. A: T he location is more convenient. B It is to reduce the cost of building.C People like to live in high buildings.D People can have a better view in high buildings.Section B (1 point each )Mini-talk One10 A; Britain is dumping its wastes to C hina in the name of recycling.B: Britain has been punished for exporting rubbish to C hina.C China should set up new environmental standards.D China should acknowledge the costs of the environmental damage.11. A 20,000 B: 50,000 C: 500,000 D 200,00012. A: T hey didn’t have any environmental standards to follow.B: T hey are doing the recycling in backyards.C T hey cause more pollution to the environment.D T heir employees have been poisoned. Mini-talk T wo13. A: He is a music star. B: He is a doctor. C He is a drug dealer . D He is aspokesman.14. A: He was going to receive an operation. B He was recovering from cancer.C He was expected to quit from the group.D He was involved in a scandal.15. A Most of its members abuse drugs. B: Most of its members are from the countryside.C T he group has been full of scandals.D T he group has been in trouble since 1963. Section C (1 point each)16. Where did the French Government legalize the use of mobile phone blocking devic es?17. T he blocking device can prevent people from receiving and making mobile telephone calls within ______ of the device.18. By changing the law the government expects to make cinema _____.19. While blocking telephone signals in cinemas and theaters the blocking device might affect signals to _______.20. Before it was legalized, the use of blocking devices was punishable with a fine of 20,660npounds or _________.Part I VocabularySection ADirections: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with one word or phrase underlined. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.1.T hese figures boil down to no significance as they are statistically imperfect.A amount toB conform toC contribute toD attach to2.T he researchers are working hard to find the optimal concentration of this drug.A most poisonousB most likelyC most famousD most desirable3.T his young lawyer dares to take on the powerful on behalf of the poor and weak.A with the favor ofB find good jobs forC assume the responsibility forD accept the challenge of4.T he last traces of respectability had vanished by the time he was convicted and imprisoned.A collapsedB disappearedC perishedD scattered5.Fearful of losing her job for good, this lady decided to talk to the manager directly.A for benefitsB by luckC for everD at hand.6.An important innovation in this college was the introduction of the seminary method foradvanced students.A ideaB changeC matterD policy7.T his archaeologist made a study of the vast area through which the Roman civilization hasbeen propagated.A extendedB terminatedC speculatedD restricted8.T he investor would suffer a lot from a television series that was heavily invested in but nevercame off.A was releasedB proved satisfactoryC failed completelyD won awards9.Given the gravity of the situation, the best thing we can do is to declare the companybankrupt.A gravitationB fascinationC seriousnessD incurability10.When the symptom occurs, she finds it difficult to manipulate a pencil despite her young age.A utilizeB handleC masterD dominateSection B :Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with something missing. Below each sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B , C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.11.T he country once threatened to ___ diplomatic relations with its neighbor if the latter was toofriendly to the rebels.A show offB keep offC break offD call off12.In English leaning, a ___ circle occurs when a student makes more errors after being scolded.A viciousB vigorousC verticalD voluntary13.Some ancient people were able to tell the time by the shadow ___by the sun on the slate.A thrownB flungC castD tossed(upward)petition compels districts to devote their limited resources to achieving results thatcompare ___ with other local districts.A significantlyB favorablyC dramaticallyD superficially15.If you don’t know how to ___ your achievements, your parting from this world is going to bea nightmare.A take hold ofB get rid ofC let go ofD make fun of16.T his country could have as many as 10 million cases of AIDS in 2010 if the ____ is not takenseriously.A episodeB epidemicC equivalentD eruption17.With a wide variety of fresh fruit ___available, canner fruit is no longer so popular as before.A willinglyB appropriatelyC confidentlyD readily =easily18.T he crisis over parliamentary election illustrated the unpredictable ____that events couldtake once the coalition troops are withdrawn.A processB lineC wayD course19.Decades of ___ might have been partially responsible for our ignorance of developmentabroad.A insulationB irrigationC integrationD isolation20.T here have been some insensible people who attempt to end their pains ____ through suicide.A by and largeB once for all =foreverC heart and soulD on the wholePart II. C lozeDirections: There are 10 questions in this part of the test. Read the passage through. Then, go back and choose one suitable word or phrases marked A, B, C and D for each blank in the passage. Mark the corresponding letter of the word or phrase you have chosen with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.T here is now a new keychain device that lets people turn off most T Vs anywhere---- from airports to restaurants. And it is selling faster than21 . “I thought there would just be a few sales, but we can’t 22 demand,”said inventor Mitch Altman of San Francisco, U.S. “I didn’t know there were so many people who wanted to turn T Vs off.”Hundreds of orders for Altman’s US $14.99 TV-B-Gone device poured in last week. T he tiny remote control device had been 23 in Wired magazine and other online-media outlets. 24 , the unexpected attention overloaded the website of his company. Cornfield Electronics, and caused it to 25 .T he keychain device works like a 26 remote control ----but it only turns T Vs on or off. With a push of the button, it goes through a 27 of about 200 infrared codes that control the power of about 1,000 television models. Altman said the majority of T Vs should 28 within 17 seconds. It takes a little more than a minute for the device to 29 all the trigger codes.T he 47-year-old Altman got the idea for T V-B-Gone a decade ago. He was out with friends ata restaurant and they found themselves all 30 by the T V, but no one was around to turn it off.21. A expects B expectation C expected D expecting22. A give in to B hold on to C make up for D keep up with23. A acknowledged B announced C admitted D applied24. A At times B On time C Behind time D At the same time25. A clash B crush =smash C cruise D crash26. A commonplace B universal C mean D medium27. A string B flock C school D fleet28. A repel B repeat C react D reproach =blame29. A submit B permit C omit D emit30. A bothered B haunted C interrupted D hinderedPart III. Reading ComprehensiveDirections: In this part of the test, there are five short passages. Read each passage carefully, and then do the questions that follow. Choose the best answer from the four choices given and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.Passage OneAnimals are more like us than we ever imagined. T hey feel pain, they experience stress, and they show affection, excitement and love. All these finding have been made by scientists in recent years----and such results are beginning to change how we view animals.Strangely enough, this research was sponsored by fast food companies like McDonald’s and KFC. Pressured by animal rights groups, these companies felt they had to fund scientists researching the emotional and mental states of animals.McDonald’s, for instance, funded studies on pig behaviors at Purdue University, Indiana. T his research found that pigs seek affection and easily become depressed if left alone or prevented from playing with each other. If they become depressed, they soon become physically ill. Because of this, and other similar studies, the European Union has banned the use of isolating pig stalls from 2012. In Germany, the government is encouraging pig farmers to give each pig 20 seconds of human contact a day, and to provide them with toys to prevent them from fighting.Other scientists have shown that animals think and behave like humans.Koko, the 300-pound gorilla (大猩猩)at the Gorilla Foundation in Northern California, for instance, has been taught sign language. Koko can now understand several thousand English words, more than many humans who speak English as a second language. On human IQ tests, she scores between 70 and 95.Before such experiments, humans thought language skills were absent from the animal kingdom.Other myths are also being overturned, like the belief that animals lack self-awareness. Studies have also shown that animals mourn their dead, and that they play for pleasure.T hese striking similarities between animal and human behavior have led some to ask a question: “If you believe in evolution, how can’t you believe that animals have feelings that human beings have?”Until recently, scientists believed that animals behaved by instinct and that what appeared to be learned behavior was merely genetically-programmed activity. But as Koko the Gorilla shows, this is not the case. In fact, learning is passed from parents to offspring far more often than not in the animal kingdom.So what implications does this knowledge have for humans? Because of this , should we ban hunting and animal testing? Should we close zoos? Such questions are being raised by many academics and politicians. Harvard and 25 other American law schools have introduced courses on animal rights.31. T he author feels it strange that the research was sponsored by fast food companies like McDonald’s and KFC probably because these companies_____.A are the largest fast food chains in the world.B have little to do with animals.C consume a large amount of meat each day.D are notorious for their ill-treatment to animals.32.T he experiment with Koko shows _____.A gorillas’IQ scores are as high as human beings’B animals are much cleverer than we used to believe.C parent animals can pass learning to their offspring intentionally.D some gorillas are smarter than many humans.33.Which of the following is NOT true according to the studies?A Some animals have developed language skills.B Some animals can show their feelings.C Animals enjoy playing with each other.D Animals become indifferent when one of them dies.34. By citing the question “If you believe in evolution, how can’t you believe that animals have feelings that human beings have?” the author means____.A human feelings can trace their origin back to animals.B animal’s feelings are as developed as human beings’.C from the point of view of evolution animals should have no feelings.D we can’t believe that animals have feelings that human beings have.35. T he studies urge us to ____.A stop killing animals for food.B ban hunting and animal testingC close zoos and animal farmsD change our ways to treat animals.36. T he purpose of this passage is to tell us that ____.A animals are much smarter than we ever imagined.B animals rights should be taught in schools.C we should show greater respect to animals.D animals rights should be protected worldwide.Passage T woT ies have no practical use at all and most men see them as part of a uniform instead of anindependent piece of clothing. But, these small strips of cloth should not be underestimated, fashion experts say.T he shirt, suit or jacket are neutral means of expression. But, the tie gives you the final personal touch, experts suggest.In fact, its color also has psychological importance. “Red, for instance, evokes feelings of warmth and intimacy”, according to Axel Venn. He’s a professor of design at the University of Applied Sciences and Art in Germany. “It also stands for energy, dynamism and strength.”Using shades of color requires understanding and sensitivity. Orange is regarded as a lively color. Blue stands for matter-of-fact, solitude and coolness. Shiny yellow stirs amusement. Green is the color of nature and harmony.It’s only when the color fits the personal character that it is viewed as authentic.“A lively orange with a black suit and white shirt can look great at a private party or in an artistic environment,”Venn says. “In a conservative environment such as in a bank such dress is unsuitable.”Imme Vogelsang, a trainer of etiquette in Hamburg, Germany, recommends in business environment how contrasting colors such as wine red, dark green or dark blue.But feminine colors have also become popular. “Light green and a fine rose color play an increasing role. Such colors express innovation and sensitivity,”Venn says.Also, patterns that stand out can be an interesting eye catcher in a private environment but are unsuitable in business.“Stripes and small geometric patterns are more appropriate in business,”Vogelsang says, “but stripes should never run vertically or horizontally.”With diagonal stripes it is important to look at the direction. T hey should run from the bottom left to the right top. “T his symbolizes dynamism. In the opposite direction it shows fear and escapist thoughts.”37. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A T ies---Impractical Pieces of Clothing.B Psychological Importance of T iesC What T he Colors of T ies MeanD T he Colors of T ies and the Occasions to Wear T hem.38.According to the passage, ties are more important ____.A than shirts, suits or jackets.B in colors than in patterns.C in expressing one’s mood than shirts.D in business than on private occasions.39. What color of ties should one wear, if he wants to appear energetic?A GreenB OrangeC S hiny yellowD Red40. T he best color for the tie of a judge in a court should be ____A light greenB lively orangeC fine roseD dark blue41.What kind of ties is more suitable on an important business occasion?A T ies without stripes and geometric patterns.B T ies with stripes of vertical or horizontal patterns.C T ies of no bright colors and obvious patternsD Plain ties without any stripes and patterns42.It is implied in the passage that ___.A ties with stripes from the bottom left to the right top are not popular.B ties with stripes from the bottom right to the left top are not popular.C ties with stripes of vertical or horizontal patterns are popularD ties of feminine colors are out of fashion nowadays.Passage T hreeMusicians are fascinated with the possibility that music may be found in nature; it makes our own desire for art seem all the more essential. Over the past few years no less a bold musical explorer than Peter Gabriel has been getting involved. At the Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia, he has been making music together with Kanzi, one of the bonobo apes （倭黑猩猩）involved in the long-term language acquisition studies of Sue and Duane Savage-Rumbaugh.I have seen the video of Kanzi picking notes out on a piano-like keyboard, with Gabriel and members of his band playing inside the observation booth in the lab. (T hey did it this way because Kanzi had bitten one of his trainers a few days previously----interspecies communication without its dangers.) T he scene is beautiful, the ape trying out the new machine and looking thoughtfully pleased with what comes out. He appears to be listening, playing the right notes. It is tentative but moving, the animal groping for something from the human world but remaining isolated from the rest of the band. It is a touching encounter, and a bold move for a musician whose tune Shock the Monkey many years ago openly condemne d the horrors of less sensitive animals experiments than this.What is the scientific value of such a jam session? T he business of the Research Center is the forging of greater communication between human and animal. Why not try the fertile and mysterious ground of music in addition to the more testable arena of simple language? T he advantage of hearing music in nature and trying to reach out to nature through music is that, though we don’t fully understand it, we can easily have access to it. We don’t need to explain its working to be touched by it. T wo musicians who don’t speak the same language can play together, and we can appreciate the music from human cultures far from our own.Music needs no explanation, but it clearly expresses something deep and important, something humans can’t live without. Finding music in the sounds of birds, whales and other animals makes the farther frontiers of nature seem that much closer to us.43. It can be learned from the passage that Peter Gabriel _____.A is a bold expert on animal behaviour.B wants to find more about natural music.C is working on animal’s language abilityD specializing in human-animal cooperation44. Kanzi was arranged to stay in a separate place ____.A to prevent him from attacking the human playersB so that he would not be disturbed by others.C because he needed a large room to move around.D after he had destroyed the others’musical instruments.45.Kanzi the ape____.A was annoyed by the music-playing activity .B demonstrated no unusual talent for music.C became more obedient when playing music.D seemed content with what he was producing.46. Which of the following words can best describe the advantage of music?A ControllableB ExplanationC AccessibleD T estable47. T he writer seems to suggest that _______A music should replace language as the major arena of animal research .B animal experiments are more often than not cruel and inhuman.C great progress has been made in the field of interspecies communication.D the experiment with music may help scientific research on animals.48. T he best title for the passage is ________.A Music---T he Essence of NatureB Music--- A Better Way to Enjoy Nature .C Music--- A New Frontier for ScientistsD Music--- Beyond National and Cultural BoundaryPassage FourIn a recent Sunday school in a church in the Northeast, a group of eight-to-ten-year-olds were in deep discussion with their two teachers. When asked to choose which of ten stated possibilities they most feared happening their response was unanimous. All the children most dreaded a divorce between their parents.Later, as the teachers, a man and a woman in their late thirties, reflected on the lesson, they both agreed they’d been shocked at the response. When they were the same age as their students, they said, the possibility of their parents’being divorced never entered their heads. Yet in just one generation, children seemed to feel much less security in their family ties.Nor is the experience of these two Sunday school teachers an isolated one. Psychiatrists revealed in one recent newspaper investigation that the fears of children definitely do change in different period; and in recent times, divorce has become one of the most frequently mentioned anxieties. In one case, for example, a four-year-old insisted that his father rather than his mother walk him to nursery school each day. T he reason? He said many of his friends had “no daddy living at home, and I’m scared that will happen to me.”In line with such reports, our opinion leaders expressed great concern about the present and future status of the American family. In the poll 33 percent of the responses listed decline in family structure, divorce and other family-oriented concerns as one of the five major problems facing the nation today. And 26 percent of the responses included such family difficulties as one of the five major problems for the United States in the next decade.One common concern expressed about the rise in divorces and decline in stability of the family is that the family unit has traditionally been a key factor in transmitting stable cultural and moral values from generation to generation. Various studies have shown that educational and religious institutions often can have only a limited impact on children without strong family support.49.It is mentioned that in a Sunday school class the children ____A deeply impressed their teachers.B had an argument with their teachers.C feared answering their teachers’question.D gave the same response to their teachers’question.50. T he two teachers in the Sunday school felt ___.A responsible for tightening school security.B no fear of the divorce of their students’parents.C no threat of broken family ties when they were ten-year-olds.D shocked at the divorce rates of their students’parents.51. T he author uses a four-year-old as an example to ____.A show the anxiety of today’s children.B emphasize the importance of family ties.C indicate the seriousness of psychological problems.D reveal the change of children’s attitude toward divorce.52. It is stated that one third of the American population_______.A consider family-oriented concerns to be a big problem.B are worried about the future of the United States.C believe the social situation is getting worse.D are facing family difficulties.53. Family has been regarded as a major carrier of __________.A religious beliefsB various customsC social traditionsD cultural and moral values.54. It is implied in the passage that ____.A Sunday school teachers are different from public school teachers.B family has stronger impact on children than other social institution s.C in a decade family-oriented concerns will be the same as they are now.D parents’ divorce has long been children’s biggest fear.Passage FiveFaith in medicine runs deep in America. We spend more per person on health care than any other nation. Whether we eat too much or exercise too little, whether we’re turning gray or feeling blue, we look to some pill or procedure to make us better.We assume that devoting ever more dollars to medicine will bring us longer, healthier lives. But there is mounting evidence that each new dollar we devote to the current health care system brings small and diminishing returns to public health. T oday the United States spends more than $4,500 per person per year on health care. Costa Rica spends less than $ 300. Yet life expectancy at birth is nearly identical in both countries.Despite the highly publicized “longevity revolution”, life expectancy among the elderly in the United States is hardly improving. Yes, we are an aging society, but primarily because of falling birthrates. Younger Americans, meanwhile, are far more likely to be disabled than they were 20 years ago. Most affected are people in their thirties, whose disability rates increased by nearly 130 percent, due primarily to overweight.Why has our huge investment in health care left us so unhealthy? Partly it is because so many promised “miracle cures,”from interferon to gene therapies, have proven to be ineffective or even dangerous. Partly it’s because health care dollars are so concentrated on the terminally ill and the very old that even when medical interventions “work”, the gains to average life expectancy are small. And partly it is because medical errors and adverse reaction to prescription drugs, which cause more deaths than motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. Each year roughly 200,000 seniors suffer fatal or life-threatening “adverse drug events” due to improper drug or drug interaction.Why don’t Americans live any longer than Costa Ricans? Overwhelmingly, it’s because of differences in behaviour. Americans exercise less, eat more , drive more ,smoke more, and lead more socially isolated lives. Even at its best, modern medicine can do little to promote productive aging, because by the time most people come in contact with it their bodies are already compromised by stress, indulgent habits, environmental dangers and injuries.55. Americans in general believe that ____.A more money spent on health care may not result in better health.B health problems caused by bad habits can hardly be solved by medicine.C higher birthrate can better solve the problem of aging society than medicine.D medicine may provide an effective cure for various health problems.56. Compared with the Americans, Costa Ricans ___.A have a healthier way of life.B enjoy a longer life expectancyC are more dependent on medicine.D are less concerned about their health.57. T he biggest problem affecting the health of younger Americans may be summarized as the problem of ___.A overworkB lifestyleC stressD depression58. Which of the following is NOT a reason why health care investment fails to bring a longer life?A Imbalanced distribution of health care money.B Failure of many highly-evaluated medical treatment.C Soaring prices of both drugs and new therapies.D Drug reaction due to improper use of drugs.59. It is implied in the last paragraph that _______A medicine should be taken timely before it is too late.B poor health conditions leave little room for medicine to work.C great efforts should be made to develop new types of medicine.D it is reasonable to question the effectiveness of medicine.60. T he passage is mainly focused on ___.A the limits of medicineB the life hazards in the U.S.C the barriers to a longer life.D the problems with health investment.Paper T woPart IV T ranslationSection ADirections: Put the following paragraph into Chinese. Write your Chinese version in the proper space on Answer Sheet II.T his book derives from decades of teaching in various schools across the country. It is based on the belief that philosophy is a genuinely exciting subject, accessible not only to specialists and a few gifted undergraduate majors but to everyone. Everyone is a philosopher, whether enrolled in a philosophical course or not. T he difference is that someone who has studied philosophy systematically has the advantage of having encountered stronger and more varied arguments than might have been available otherwise . What is special about this book is that it offers introductory students the opportunity of having direct contact with substantial readings from significant books on philosophy, but without the unreasonable demand that they confront these books in full, which are often incomprehensible.Section BDirections: Put the following paragraph into English. Write your English version in the proper space on Answer S heet II.人人都有追求幸福的权利, 但对幸福的定义却因人而异.绝大多数人认为幸福来自于健康的身体、愿望的实现和事业有成. 正如经常发生的那样, 许多人在遇到痛苦时才意识到幸福的真正含义.。

2011年6月成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试试题Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D .Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. Speaker A: Would you please pass the salt？.Speaker B:But don’t put too much of it in the soup.A. Here you are.B. There you go.C. I sure do.D. My pleasure.2. Speaker A: Good evening, George. Come in. How have you been?Speaker B: .Speaker A: Oh, reasonably well.A. Just fine, thank you.B. Well yes, thanks.C. Could be better, thanks.D. Nice, thank you.3. Speaker A: I’d like to have my phone disconnected?Speaker B: _________Speaker A: Well, I’m moving to California for a new job there.A. Give me a reason!B. You do?C. Why is that?D. May I ask why?4. Speaker A: Is Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner?Speaker B:Why did you ask?Speaker A:I’d like her to try some Chinese food.A. Not as I know.B. Never mind.C. Not that I know of.D. She is not.5. Speaker A: By the way, do you know how to use chopsticks?Speaker B: That’s easy.Speaker A: ________Speaker B: I was stationed in China for five years, you know.A. It is amazing!B. Why did you say that?C. It was impossible.D. How did you learn to use them?6. Speaker A: Are you ill?Speaker B:. I’m just tired.A. It’s all right.B. Exactly.C. Not really.D. Don’t mention it.7. Speaker A: Are you hungry?Speaker B: Hungry?Speaker A: So let’s go to the Italian restaurant near here.A. I’m starving.B. I don’t know.C. Not yet.D. It’s not my topic.8. Speaker A: How about the professor’s lecture?Speaker B: I find it very difficult to follow. ________A. It’s so inspiring.B. It’s beyond me.C. It’s so interesting.D. It’s not my topic.9. Speaker A: Let’s go to the movies in Prickly tomorrow.Speaker B: Ok, where should we meet?Speaker A: _________ ---name the place and I’ll pick you up.A. I’ll let you know.B. I’ll tell you what.C. You know what.D. You just say it.10. Speaker A: Were you planning to stop by the supermarket?Speaker B: Yes. Would you like me to get you anything?Speaker A: A loaf of bread, ________.A. if anyB. if you likeC. if I were youD. if you don’t mind11. Speaker A: Do you have any job openings?Speaker B: No, but if you fill out an application, ________.A. we can keep it on file for a yearB. we can put it on noticeC. we’ll see what happensD. we’ll call you when we have time12. Speaker A: Hi, Russ. We are having a bit of trouble with the car, so we won’t be able to makeit tonight. I’m really sorry.Speaker B:.A. That’s good. I’m busy at the moment, too.B. Well, sorry to hear that. Want me to come get you?C. Don’t worry about it. See you in a while.D. Ok, great. Sorry about the inconvenience.13. Speaker A:Why did you tell the whole world about my past?Speaker B:.A. Oh well, it’s done now. I can’t help.B. I guess it doesn’t matter that much.C. Well, I apologize. I got all excited.D. Sorry. You shouldn’t complain to me.14. Speaker A: Sorry about all the inconvenience.Speaker B:A. Ok. With great pleasure.B. Don’t worry about it.C. Oh, really? That’s ok.D. I’m sorry to hear that.15. Speaker A: Good morning, Dr. Hampton. May I come in?Speaker B: Good morning, Gretchen. Of course.________Speaker A: Well, we’ll have a dinner party, and we’d like to invite you especially.A. What do you want to do?B. Do you have anything to say?C. How can I be of help?D. Can you tell me why you are here?PART II Reading Comprehension (40 points )Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage onePlastic bags are fast choking our planet. They are expensive for not only consumers but also the environment; the need of the hour is therefore to come up with eco-friendly bags.Environment friendly bags are the latest and most fashionable to bit the market. Environment friendly people want to be associated and seen with natural fiber bags. Multicolored patch work bags and printed bags are everyone’s favorite. Most eco-friendly bags are made of cotton. These bags are very comfortable and elegant. They are not only attractive but also long lasting.A cotton bag is a simple and stylish way to eliminate waste and make a fashion statement. Cotton bags with unique patterns and designs are simple and stylish to carry around. Cotton fiber is soft-touch and most comfortable. Finishing processes of cotton are numerous, reflecting today’s tremendous range and combination of colors and special qualities. The bags are reusable and represent a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.Introducing this exciting new message of environmental sustainability is Kariwala Green Bags, which makes a vast range of environment friendly bags. Its cotton bags are simple yet elegant. The collection is suit all needs and situations: beach bags, wine bottle bags, shopping and gift bags, promotional bags, and fashion bags.The company, with its special emphasis on quality, has taken steps to carry the environmental message to the world ready to embrace a brighter ecological future. With its strong presence in over 42 countries worldwide, the company has transformed the simplest cotton bags into a revolution in the Western world.Be the one to make a resolution to reduce the strain on Mother Nature and look good in the process. To make the earth a better place to live in and to know more about long-lasting and fashionable eco-friendly bags, please visit .16. The phrase “to come up with” (Paragraph 1) means “________”.A. to replaceB. to purchaseC. to produceD. to ban17. Cotton bags are becoming popular because they are _______.A. strong and easy to keepB. less costly and washableC. eco-friendly and fashionableD. light and convenient to carry18. Kariwala is probably ________.A. a new material for making bagsB. a manufacturer of bagsC. the name of a bag store.D. an advertising agency19. By “revolution” (Paragraph 5), the author probably refers to the _______.A. great reduction of white pollutionB. a brand new style of bag designC. a new way to promote cotton bagsD. widespread use of eco-friendly bags20. The primary purpose of the author is to .A. promote Kariwala cotton bagsB. advocate the advantages of cotton bagsC. highlight the importance of bag designsD. persuade people to follow the fashionPassage TwoA review of more than 160 studies of human subjects has found “clear and compelling evidence”that---all else being equal ---happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers.The study is the most comprehensive review so far of the evidence linking happiness to health. Its lead author ED Diener analyzed long-term studies of human subjects, experimental human trials, and studies that evaluate the health status of people stressed by natural events.“We reviewed eight different types of studies,”Diener said. “And the general conclusion from each type of study is that your subjective well-being---that is, feeling positive about your life, not stressed out, not depressed---contributes to both long life and better health among healthy populations.”A study that followed nearly 5,000 university students for more than 40 years, for example, found that those who were most pessimistic as students tended to die younger than their peers. An even longer-term study that followed 180 Catholic nuns from early adulthood to old age found that those who wrote positive accounts of their lives in their early 20s tended to live longer than those who wrote more negative ones.There were a few exceptions, but most of long-term studies the researchers reviewed found that anxiety, depression, a lack of enjoyment of daily activities and pessimism are all associated with higher rates of disease and a shorter life.While happiness might not by itself prevent or cure disease, posive emotions and enjoyment of life do contribute to better health and a longer life, Diener said.“Happiness is no magic bullet,”he said. “But the evidence is clear and compelling that it changes your chances of getting disease or dying young.”21. The word “compelling” (Paragraph 1) means “_______”.A. directB. convincingC. adequateD. conclusive22. According to Paragraph 2, Ed Diener .A. studied the health conditions of the subjectsB. conducted experimental human trialsC. made long-term studies of human subjectsD. review other researchers’ studies23. According to the studies on university students and Catholic nuns, who are more likely to livelonger?A. Well-educated people.B. Optimistic people.C. Open-minded people.D. Religious people.24. What is NOT mentioned as relevant to a shorter life?A. Depression and anxiety.B. Lack of enjoyment.C. Constant lack of sleep.D. Stress and pessimism.25.By saying that “Happiness is no magic bullet”(Paragraph 7), Diener means thathappiness .A. is not ever lastingB. is not easy to obtainC. is not a good treatment of diseasesD. is not a guarantee of health and long lifePassage ThreeCold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word “cold”. For centuries the body’s blood has been linked closely with emotions. People who show no human emotions or feelings, for example, are said to be cold blooded.Cold-blooded people act in cruel ways. They may do brutal things to others and not by accident. For example, a newspaper says the police are searching for a cold-blooded killer. The killer murdered someone not in self-defense or because he was reacting to anger or fear. He seemed to kill for no reason and with no emotion as if taking someone’s life meant nothing.Cold can affect other parts of the body, the feet, for example. Heavy socks can warm your feet if your feet are really cold. But there is an expression “to get cold feet” that has nothing to do with cold or your feet. The expression means being afraid to do something you have decided to do. For example, you agreed to be president of an organization, but then you learned that all the other officers have resigned. All the work of the organization will be your responsibility. You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation.A cold fish is not a fish. It is a person. But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional andshows no love or warmth. A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone else. Someone who is a cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone else. Someone who is a cold fish could be cold hearted. Now a cold-hearted person is someone who has no sympathy. Several popular songs in recent years were about cold-hearted men or cold-hearted women who without feeling broke the hearts of their lovers.“Out in the cold” means not getting something that everybody else has got. A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise that he was left out in the cold and it is not a pleasant place to be in.26. The focus of the passage is .A. the meanings of expressions with “cold”B. the influence of cold weather on our mind and bodyC. why people are unhappy with cold weatherD. how some people become cold blooded27. A cold-blooded killer may take the life of another person .A. by accidentB. for no reasonC. out of fearD. in self-defense28. If a person “gets cold feet”, he or she may feel a little .A. angryB. puzzledC. disappointedD. frightened29. A cold fish is a person who _______.A. is indifferent to others’ sufferingsB. tends to turn down others’ helpC. remains cool in emergencyD. prefers to stay all alone30. Which of the following expressions may mean “unlucky”?A. Cold face.B. Cold feet.C. Cold heart.D. Out in the cold.Passage FourThe New York Times has reported on a problem that many of us have but are not aware of—Internet addiction. According to reporter Tara Parker-Pope, millions of us are addicted to being online. She says this is a growing problem that is making us more forgetful and impatient. Ms Parker-Pope writes about various reports highlighting how technology is changing people. In one, she quotes cyber-psychologist Dr. Elias Aboujaode who says: “More and more, life is resembling the chat room.”He said we are living in “virtual lifestyles”, which is negatively affecting our real-life relationships. Nicki Dowling, a clinical psychologist from Melbourne University in Australia, concluded in a recent study that ten per cent of young people had what she called “Internet dependence”.Tara Parker-Pope quizzed experts in this field on what the signs of being overly absorbed in technology are. She came up with seven signs of “tech overload”. The first is whether you check your e-mail before doing other things. Another sign is if you always look forward to your next online visit —a sure sign of dependence and addiction. The third point is if you say, “just a fewmore minutes” when someone wants you. Parker-Pope found one’s communication with others also says a lot about how important the Internet is compared with family and friends; do you lie about how much time you spend online or choose to surf the Internet instead of going out with others? Other indicators include the “online lift”that stops you being unhappy, and others’complaints about you always being online.31. Which of the following can be the title of this passage?A. Internet AddictionB. Virtual LifestylesC. Indicators of Net DependenceD. Importance of the Internet32. According to Tara Parker-Pope, millions of people .A. have realized the problem of Internet addictionB. cannot get rid of their habit of staying onlineC. have become more patient and careful onlineD. welcome the changes brought about by technology33. What does Dr. Elias Aboujaode think of the virtual lifestyles that we are living in?A. They make people eager to talk to each other.B. They make people more dependent on the Internet.C. They have a negative effect on real-life relationships.D. They get more people interested in online studies.34. Which of the following is NOT a sign of Internet addiction?A. Checking e-mail before doing anything else.B. Expecting all the time the next online visit.C. Surfing the Net instead of going out with others.D. Arriving late for important appointments.35. What does “tech overload” (Paragraph 2) mean in the passage?A. Over-absorption in the Internet.B. Over-dependence on e-mail.C. Over-interest in technology.D. Over-interaction with friends.PART III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions : There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentences. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. The girl learned to like the country dances almost other activities.A. so much asB. as much asC. as many asD. so many as37. The turnover capacity of the harbor has increased this year.A. by two fifthB. by two fifthsC. to two fifthD. to two fifths38. It won’t be long our city can solve the problem of water pollution.A. afterB. beforeC. sinceD. when39. All information has been as carefully as possible to ensure that it is accurate.A. savedB. downloadedC. deletedD. checked40. The note was to him of something he had to explain to his students.A. informB. warnC. remindD. notify41. Research opportunities in a wide range of pure and applied mathematics.A. riseB. existC. happenD. stand42. It is not for me to return all the books now because I still need some of them for myresearch.A. convenientB. necessaryC. urgentD. advisable43. For travelers, the dramatic combination of old and new makes for a journey unlike _______.A. any otherB. each otherC. one anotherD. every other44. The manager first introduced himself to the new employees and then went on thecompany regulations.A. with explainingB. explainingC. to explainD. being explaining45. Many of the world’s greatest novels are reported into films in the past few years.A. to have been madeB. to be madeC. having been madeD. having made46. There is no point to persuade him to take the risk of starting his own business.A. to tryB. in tryingC. of tryingD. for trying47. He heard someone when he happened to be passing through the village.A. screamB. to screamC. screamingD. screamed48. I really appreciate to help me, but I am sure that I can manage by myself.A. you to offerB. that you offerC. your offeringD. you offer49. After several rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute .A. being settledB. to be settledC. as being settledD. as settled50. I wish to be understood that what he did has nothing to do with me.A. itB. thatC. thisD. there51.the bad weather, no shipment will arrive this week.A. On account ofB. By means ofC. In spite ofD. In front of52. There is reason to believe that we are able to solve this problem on our own.A. allB. eachC. anyD. every53. He her as soon as he came back from his business trip.A. called inB. called atC. called onD. called to54. While wandering in the yard sale, I a famous painting.A. came acrossB. came toC. came atD. came for55. There are some remote areas in the world that remain _______ by modern civilization.A. unconcernedB. untouchedC. unobservedD. uncovered56. Contrary to the prediction of the opposition, so far Mr. Modale has played largely ______ therules.A. forB. inC. withD. by57. The intelligence department was accused of failure to ______ the troops to a possible enemyattack.A. instructB. warnC. dictateD. alert58. We need someone really _______ who can organize the office and run it smoothly.A. cheerfulB. realisticC. effectiveD. efficient59.Valentine’s Day (February 14th) is the day ______ sweethearts exchange gifts or go out todinner.A. in whichB. for thatC. on whichD. by that60. Economists estimate that prices next year will be much higher than _______ we are today.A. howB. whenC. whatD. where61.Have you got any definite plans for your future you’ve completed your graduatestudies?A. now thatB. but thatC. in thatD. so that62. It was ______ that all of us were eager to express our views.A. so interesting topicB. such interesting topicC. such interesting a topicD. so interesting a topic63.People under a lot of may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleepingdifficulties.A. stressB. exposureC. nervousnessD. illness64. Many social problems are obviously caused by uneven of wealth.A. developmentB. managementC. distributionD. contribution65. He should what he’s good at, and not switch to something he knows little about.A. take onB. stick toC. go afterD. live on66. His total possessions little more than the clothes he stood up in.A. amounted toB. settled forC. turned upD. equaled to67. By last month my cousin more than two thousand stamps.A. had been collectingB. has collectedC. would have collectedD. had collected68. In recent years, “I nternet” has become one of the _______ words.A. familyB. homeC. houseD. household69. The of older person is relatively low in developing countries, but is growing fasterthan in the West.A. statisticsB. percentageC. rankingD. ratio70. Vicki never worried or hesitated about anything; she whatever she wanted and almostalways got it.A. went overB. went throughC. went forD. went withoutlions of people in the world go hungry today, not because there isn’t enough food, butbecause they just have no to the food.A. accessB. meansC. possibilityD. right72.When energy is converted from one from to another, some energy is always lost as heat.________, no energy conversion is 100% efficient.A. In other termsB. In other waysC. In other wordsD. In other conditions73. Fishing in the company of my father is the most precious memory of my childhood.A. at timesB. by farC. since thenD. in general74. In social dancing, the participants dance for their own pleasure rather than for of theaudience.A. thatB. oneC. thoseD. ones75. Scientists are now looking for ways to electricity less expensively from renewablesources.A. generateB. manufactureC. constructD. transformPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passag . For each numbered blank , there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Many businesses, associations, and other organizations maintain a library to 76 the special needs of their workers and members. 77__ libraries fall into the general category of special libraries.The library of a newspaper is a special library. 78 is the library of a bank, of an advertising agency, or of a company that makes airplanes. The New York Times, 79 , maintains a special library for the use of its editors and researchers.Special libraries 80 from tiny rooms to huge buildings. Some spend millions of dollars each year providing library services. The 81 of special libraries depend on the needs of the organization they support. In fast-developing fields, special library collections may include few books. These libraries may rely 82 on journals, electronic resources, newspaper clippings, and research or government reports.Most special libraries 83 helping their users keep up with rapid developments in a particular field of knowledge. Many of these users are professionals 84 need up-to-date information to make important decisions.Most special libraries have 85 information on general topics. Therefore, special librarians make extensive use of other sources of information, such as on-line databases, government agencies, research libraries, and university libraries.76. A. stress B. recognize C. serve D. consider77. A. Some B. Such C. The other D. Many other78. A. Also B. So C. Likewise D. Too79. A. at first B. at last C. for example D. for the time being80. A. differ B. stretch C. extend D. range81. A. contents B. texts C. subjects D. details82. A. rarely B. instead C. still D. readily83. A. go through B. inquire into C. allow for D. focus on84. A. who B. whoever C. whose D. which85. A. much B. little C. many D. fewPart V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in no less than 120 words on the topic of “What I am p roud of doing in my work OR my study”. Note: Choose only one to write about. Your writing may be based on the Chinese outline give below:我在工作/学习中值得骄傲的事情是······骄傲的理由是······结论。

2011年1月研究生英语学位课统考（GET）真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. LISTENING COMPREHENSION 2. VOCABULARY 3. CLOZE 4. READING COMPREHENSION 5. TRANSLATION 6. WRITINGLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSection A Directions: In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be read only once. Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.听力原文：W: Johnson’s in a real bad mood today. What’s wrong with him? M: His job was taken over by a fellow worker.Q: What happened to Johnson?1．A．He was beaten by a fellow worker.B．He was laughed at by a fellow worker.C．He was fired from his work.D．He was replaced by his co-worker.正确答案：D解析：女士说：Johnson今天情绪很不好，他怎么了?男士说：他的工作由同事接替了。

广东学位英语试题及答案一、选择题（共20分，每题2分）1. The book is ________ interesting to read.A) soB) veryC) tooD) quite答案：C2. He ________ his hometown in 1990.A) leftB) leavesC) has leftD) was leaving答案：A3. The teacher asked the students ________ to the meeting room.A) not to speakB) to not speakC) not speakingD) not speaking答案：A4. ________ the weather is fine, we will go for a picnic.A) BecauseB) SinceC) AsD) Although答案：B5. I ________ you for a long time.A) didn’t seeB) haven’t seenC) hadn’t seenD) wouldn’t see答案：B二、完形填空（共15分，每题1.5分）Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words or phrases given below. Each option can be used only once.It was a sunny day. A boy was playing near the river. Suddenly, he fell into the water. He couldn’t swim and was in great danger. A man saw this and ran to help him.6. The boy was ________.A) in dangerB) out of dangerC) in safetyD) out of safety答案：A7. The man ________ the boy.A) pulledB) pushedC) carriedD) dragged答案：A8. The boy’s parents were very ________ to the man.A) thankfulB) angryC) sadD) surprised答案：A9. The man was ________ as a hero.A) knownB) recognizedC) calledD) named答案：B10. The boy learned to swim after the ________.A) eventB) incidentC) accidentD) occasion答案：B三、阅读理解（共30分，每题6分）Read the following passages and answer the questions after each passage.Passage 1The Internet has changed the way we live and work. People can now shop, study, and communicate online. It has made ourlives more convenient.11. What has the Internet changed?A) The way we travelB) The way we live and workC) The way we eatD) The way we play答案：B12. What can people do online according to the passage?A) Go to schoolB) Go shoppingC) Both A and BD) None of the above答案：CPassage 2Many people believe that success comes from hard work. However, some think that luck plays a role in achieving success.13. What do many people believe?A) Success comes from luck.B) Success comes from hard work.C) Luck is more important than hard work.D) Hard work is not important.答案：B14. What is the author’s opinion about luck?A) Luck is not important.B) Luck is more important than hard work.C) Luck plays a role in success.D) Luck is the only factor for success.答案：C四、翻译题（共20分，每题10分）Translate the following sentences into English.15. 我们应该尊重每个人的选择。

大学英语-广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试真题2011年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试真题2011年Paper OnePart ? Dialogue ComprehensionDirections: There are 15 incomplete short dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 1、—Excuse me, sir. Would you please tell me how to get to Beijing Hotel?—______. Would you like to take a bus or walk?A. All rightB. It's OKC. Yes, of courseD. Don't mention it2、—How nice your new dress looks on you!—______A. Thanks.B. Yours is nice, too.C. I bought it yesterday.D. Really?3、—______?—Yes, I'll have some salad, roast beef, and mashed potatoes.A. What do you want to eatB. Are you ready to order nowC. Do you want the menuD. Do you like these food4、—Hey, you look concerned. ______?—The final exam. I'm not fully prepared yet.A. What's wrong with youB. Are you illC. Are you comfortableD. What's on your mind5、—John, where are the cookies? Don't tell me you ate them all. Again!—______ I couldn't help it. They were so good.A. No, I didn't.B. Don't blame me.C. Yes, I did.D. Don't be angry.6、—Sir, ______?—Yes, sir. You ran through the stop sign. May I see your driver license, please?A. why do you stop meB. what are you doingC. are you stopping meD. did I do anything wrong7、—Hi, Linda, do you think it's possible to have a talk this afternoon?—______, but I've got a pretty tight schedule this afternoon.A. I think it isB. I don't think soC. I'm afraid notD. I'd loveto8、—ABC Booking Office. Good morning. ______?—Yes, I want to fly to Guangzhou the day after tomorrow and I wantto know if there is a flight sometime around 3 p. m.A. Can I help youB. Do you want to travelC. Where do you want to goD. What do you want me to do9、—Welcome to our shop. Anything I can do for you?—______.A. I'm not sureB. I'd like a sweaterC. I hope soD. Thank you very much10、—Have you heard that Wang has divorced her husband?—______. She looks quite miserable.A. I've heard of itB. I've never heard of itC. I feel so sorryD. It's a pity11、—Excuse me, I'm afraid ______. Could you tell me where I am?—You're on the 77th street. Where would you like to go?A. I'm missingB. I don't know where to goC. I've lost my wayD. I am a stranger here12、—What's the weather like in your hometown?—______, usually warm and sunny in spring and autumn.A. It's awfulB. I like it very muchC. It's very niceD. I don't like it very much13、—Well, ______?—I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.A. are you all fightB. what's your questionC. are you feeling goodD. what seems to be your trouble14、—Pamela, can you come to a meeting on Friday?—______. Let me check my schedule.A. I'm not sureB. Never mindC. That's impossibleD. Don't refuse him15、 ______, Mike. It's a little chilly in here.—Okay. Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave?A. Take the book with youB. Please close the windowC. Give me the remote controlD. Turn off the light in the kitchenPart ? Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage OneNearly a quarter-century after a German boy tossed a message in a bottle off a ship in the Baltic Sea, he's received an answer.A 13-year-old Russian, Daniil Korotkikh, was walking with hisparents on a beach when he saw something glittering lying in the sand."I saw that bottle and it looked interesting," Korotkikh told the Associated Press on Tuesday. "It looked like a German beer bottle with a ceramic (陶瓷的) plug, and there was a message in side."His father, who knows a little German, translated the letter. It said: "My name is Frank, and I am five years old. My dad and I are traveling on a ship to Denmark. If you find this letter, please write back to me, and I will write back to you."The letter, dated 1987, included an address in the town of Coesfeld.The boy in the letter, Frank Uesbeck, is now 29. His parents still live at the letter's address."At first I didn't believe it," Uesbeck told the AP about gettingthe responsefrom Korotkikh. In fact, he barely remembered the trip at all; his father actually wrote the letter.The Russian boy said he does not believe that the bottle actually spent 24 years in the sea. "It would not have survived in the water all that time," he said. He believed it had been hidden under that sand where he found it.In the web chat earlier this month, Uesbeck gave Korotkikh his new address to write to and promised to write back when he receives his letter."He'll definitely get another letter from me," the 29-year-old said.Uesbeck was especially thrilled that he was able to have a positive impact on a life of a young person far away from Germany.16、 The message in the bottle was found ______ years later.A. 25B. 24C. 29D. 20 17、 The letter in the bottle was written in ______.A. RussianB. EnglishC. FrenchD. German 18、 The letter in the bottle was actually written by ______.A. FrankB. KorotkikhC. Frank's fatherD. Korotkikh's father19、 Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Daniil Korotkikh believed the bottle must have stayed in the sea all the time before he got it.B. Frank, the German man gave the Russian boy his new address.C. Frank and Korotkikh have met each other through the web chat.D. It is likely that Frank and Korotkikh will arrange a meeting in person. 20、 That the letter is found and answered so many years lateris a(n) ______ to all the people.A. surpriseB. tragedyC. gloryD. honorPassage TwoToday, many people are starving to death. There is a shortage offood and the available food is too expensive for hungry people to buy. Therefore, they go without food, or each day have only one or two small meals lacking the necessary vitamins to maintain good health.Recently, a man who wanted to understand the conditions of such people conducted an experiment. He only ate one meal a day for a month but continued to work as he normally did.During the first five days he was hungry at his regular meal times, but after he had drunk a glass of water his hunger went away. In the evening, when he ate his one meal, he ate quickly and consumed a large amount. During the next five days, although he was not hungry during the day, he quickly noticed every food stall. And the smell of food caught his attention. During the third and fourth weeks, he had hunger pains and lack physical strength. He looked forward to his one meal and ate it very slowly, enjoying every bite. Without it, he knew he would have hardly enough energy to work.This experience changed his attitude about some things. Having a cup of tea was not just a pastime, it also gave him strength. He more frequently noticed overweight people and people who threw away leftoverfood. He realized the importance of food for the very hungry person. He could no longer easily pass by a hungry beggar on the street. But most importantly, he could now sympathize in a small way with the starving people of the world. 21、 According to the first paragraph, today the problem with many people is that ______.A. they don't eat foodB. they are too poor to buy foodC. the food they eat lacks vitaminsD. not enough food is provided to them22、 The man ate only one meal a day because ______.A. there was a serious shortage of foodB. it was an effective way of losing weightC. he wanted to know how hungry people could beD. he could not afford to have three meals a day23、 At first, when he was hungry he found that a glass of water______.A. got rid of his thirstB. could remove his hungerC. hardly produced any effectD. only made him feel hungrier 24、The experiment made the man realize that ______.A. most people are just eating for funB. overweight people are wasting foodC. food has a different meaning for peopleD. leftover foodshouldn't be thrown away25、 After the experiment was over, the man might have felt that______.A. hunger is less painful once you get used to itB. a man can survive for years on only one meal a dayC. you enjoy your food more if you go hungry for a whileD. something should be done for the hungry people of the worldPassage ThreeA college education is not just preparation for a career, however.In addition to taking courses in their major field of study, students enroll in elective (选修的) courses. They may take classes that help them understand more about people, nature, government, or the arts.Well-rounded people are likely to be better citizens, better parents and more interesting and interested individuals.Although two-thirds of American high school graduates go on to study in college, recent high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses. Adults of all ages return to the classroom, either for new vocational skills or for personal growth. In 1966, for example, almost 20% of American college students were over age 35. Some 500,000 college students are over 50. American faith in the value of education is exemplified by the rising number of Americans who have at least a bachelor's degree. Almost one-quarter of Americans over age 25 are college graduates. College attendance is not reserved for the wealthyand the academically talented. It is available to anyone who wants to go. Right now about 15 million students are taking advantage of the opportunity. For those not academically prepared to handle college-levelwork, about 80% of undergraduate schools offer remedial (sometimes called developmental) classes in reading, writing and math.The U.S. has about 3,700 institutions of higher learning. About1,600 of these are 2-year schools. More than 2,000 are 4-year schools, many of which also have graduate programs. With so many colleges to choose from, how do prospective students find the right one for their needs? Information about schools is easy to obtain. Students can write for printed information and applications. Some schools even mail out video. Students can also use computer programs that allow them to specify particular interests and print out a list of schools that fit their description. Most institutions of higher learning also have web sites. Many schools send college representatives to high schools and two-year colleges to recruit students. Finally, many students visit colleges, take tours of campuses, and talk to counselors.26、 The word "well-rounded" in Paragraph 1 means ______.A. well developed in a range of aspectsB. rounded in shape or well developedC. well planned and balancedD. full, varied, and satisfying 27、According to the text, recent high school graduates ______ in American colleges.A. are a majorityB. are a minorityC. form two-thirds of the studentsD. are no more than adult students 28、 American colleges are for ______.A. the intelligentB. anyone who has a needC. the academically preparedD. the rich who can afford their education29、 How many methods can one use to obtain information about schools?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six. 30、 According to the passage,the most basic reason for the high rate of college enrollment is ______.A. social pressureB. easy access to collegesC. people's faith in educationD. the large number of collegesPassage FourA man from New York is suing four big fast-food companies. Caesar Barber is going to court because he says that high-fat foods at McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and KFC Corporation destroyed his health. Barber says that he ate at these restaurants four or five timesa week for many years. He claims that this diet made him very overweight. According to Mr. Barber, obesity (肥胖症) gave him diabetes (糖尿病), high blood pressure, and two heart attacks. When a reporter asked him why he ate there so often, he said,"I was single, it was quick, and I'm not a very good cook."Barber's lawyer, Samuel Hirsch, says that the suit has two different purposes. The first is to make fast-food restaurants offer healthier foods in smaller amounts. The suit also asks that fast foods havewarning labels similar to labels on cigarettes. Mr. Hirsch says that these labels are necessary because the effects of fast foods are similar to the effects of cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal drugs such as heroin.Two others may soon join Barber's suit. One is Frances Winn, a 57-year-old retired nurse. Ms. Winn says that she has eaten at fast-food restaurants at least twice a week since 1975. She says that this habit has caused several health problems, including high blood pressure.Isreal Bradley, 59, said eating a pound of French fries every week gave him high blood pressure and diabetes.Officials of the fast-food industry attacked the legal action. National Restaurant Association representative Katharine Kim called it ridiculous. KFC spokeswoman Amy Sherwood claimed KFC offers several kinds of foods for people who want to eat healthier. Legal expert Walter Olson agreed that the suit had little chance of success. He said that people were free to make different choices.Whether or not the suit is successful, there is no doubt that Americans have a weight problem. Medical experts say that obesity will soon be America's number one killer. They have encouraged fast-food companies to offer healthier foods.31、 What does the word "suing" in the first sentence mean?A. Attacking.B. Mentioning.C. Complaining about.D. Taking a legal action against. 32、 Caesar Barber's problem is that ______.A. he does not have a familyB. he suffers diseases caused by overweightC. he has no time for cookingD. he lives near fast-food restaurants33、 By suing the four big fast-food companies, Caesar Barber wants to ______.A. get them punishedB. eat there at a lower priceC. warn the public of the harm of eating fast foodsD. replace them with better restaurants34、 The other two who may soon join Barber's suit ______.A. suffer similar diseases to hisB. eat as much fast food as he doesC. have a longer history of eating fast-foodD. visits the fast-food restaurants more often than he does 35、Fast-food restaurants are ______.A. indifferent to this caseB. very worried about this caseC. quite concerned about this caseD. quite optimistic about this casePart ? Vocabulary and StructureDirections: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36、 As soon as you take off any clothing, ______ it neatly andplace it on the chair.A. washB. changeC. throwD. fold37、 It takes only half an hour to go to the museum by a short______ across the park.A. reachB. cutC. sharpD. flash38、 The trouble is he really likes doing it but he's ______ toadmit it.A. shamefulB. shamedC. ashamedD. shaming39、 Some economists attribute much of the rising wage inequality in this country ______ the shift in favor of the most skilled workers.A. inB. onC. byD. to40、 The father went to the door in ______ to a knock from outside.A. answerB. difficultyC. regardD. case41、 When he really does something wrong, he is willing to ______.A. applyB. apologizeC. relieveD. relate42、 Her great dream of becoming a writer has finally become ______.A. practiceB. eventC. dutyD. reality43、 During the afternoon Marilla kept the child busy with ______ tasks and watched over her with a keen eye when she did them.A. variousB. curiousC. anxiousD. obvious44、 The best way to make friends is to start a conversation with someone and ______ what your common interests are and go from there.A. lead toB. lay downC. keep onD. find out45、 She said it was important to ______ things correctly and in a businesslike manner.A. handleB. employC. rememberD. reject46、 Peter was ______ that there should be no misunderstanding on that point.A. devotedB. excitedC. determinedD. frightened47、 I wanted to pay for the coffee, but I found that all I had wasa couple of ______ coins.A. worthlessB. pricelessC. invaluableD. inexpensive48、 If you are happy and enjoying life, you are automatically______, and people around want to be with you.A. creativeB. attractiveC. humorousD. honest49、 He's the sort of person who ______ you at parties.A. boringB. bearingC. boresD. bears50、 He was ______ enough to see that Jake was the best candidate for the job.A. sensibleB. sensitiveC. sensationalD. sensual51、 I'm trying to be more ______ when I go shopping, and only buying what I really need.A. economyB. economicC. economicalD. economics52、 The company isn't ______ doing such big business.A. able toB. capable toC. able ofD. capable of53、 Many thousands have benefited ______ the new medical system.A. onB. inC. toD. from54、 Most people make such mistakes ______ in their whole life.A. some timeB. sometimeC. some timesD. sometimes55、 The university ______ pressure to close its art department.A. decidedB. madeC. resistedD. adopted56、 If Peter had given up his part-time job, he ______ the final exam.A. might passB. might have passedC. has passedD. had passed57、 All ______ is to give him a warning.A. what is neededB. is neededC. that is neededD. the needed thing58、 Mr. Phillips caught up with the boy in the corridor and ______ his hand on his shoulder.A. layB. lainC. liedD. laid59、 Such problems ______ air pollution and traffic jams are becoming more and more serious in some big cities.A. likeB. aboutC. asD. of60、 Last year he learned ______ he had expected because he worked a lot harder.A. twice as much asB. twice as many asC. twice more thanD. twice as more as61、 I wasn't able to catch the bus. I ______ ten minutes earlier.A. would get upB. should get upC. had got upD. should have got up62、 His first novel was a failure, ______.A. his second novel was eitherB. so was his second novelC. neither was his second novelD. so his second novel was63、 ______ his last word, he got into a taxi and disappeared in time.A. FinishingB. FinishedC. Having finishedD. To finish64、 Let's read the novel together, ______?A. shall weB. will youC. won't youD. shan't we65、 Little ______ to win your friendship in this way.A. did I expectB. I expectedC. I did expectD. had I expected66、 My university lies in the north of the city, around ______ high mountains.A. which isB. it isC. which areD. them are67、 I rushed to the meeting without breakfast, only ______ that had been postponed.A. to tellB. to be toldC. tellingD. told68、 I ______ along the Great Wall for hours when I saw her.A. traveledB. was travelingC. travelD. might travel69、 There are 40 teachers in this school, ten of whom are ______.A. man teachersB. men teacherC. man teacherD. men teachers70、 ______ a change of weather, please take the coat with you.A. Because ofB. In spite ofC. In case ofD. But for71、 The tall tree, ______ leaves are darker than those of the other two, is as old as grandpa.A. whichB. whoseC. of whichD. that72、 You ______ wear your glasses, for the words are rather small.A. had betterB. had better toC. would ratherD. would rather to73、 ______, I cannot spare any time to read it.A. However amusing the story isB. However the story is amusingC. No matter amusing the story isD. No matter how the story is amusing74、 The girl wanted to eat up all the candies, but her mother told her ______.A. not toB. not to doC. not do itD. do not do75、 The film is an award winner and is ______.A. worth to seeB. worth of seeingC. worth being seeD. worthseeingPart ? Cloze TestDirections: There are 10 numbered blanks in the following passage. For eachblank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. A special research team from the local medical center 76 experiments oncompletely blind babies. The babies to be tested on lived at home with their mothers of families. The research workers would visit the babies and closely 77 the development of their senses and behavior every two weeks.In most 78 , the research workers tested the responses of the blind babies to different stimuli (刺激) common in the family environment. Generally speaking, a 79 baby would react with smiles and laughter to tickling (瘙痒), to thevoice of a relative, and to hugging (拥抱) from his family. His reactions were swift. 80 , most of the blind babies, according to the experiments, responded to stimuli impassively. In fact, they were indifferent to 81 sound.But 82 some special situations, some of them were able to 83 to the soundof their mothers with a smile. Usually, their response was very 84 .The tests were done about nine months; they 85 when the blind babies were one month old and ended when they were ten months old. 76、 A. carried B. did C. finished D. took 77、 A. watched B. related C. wrote D. observed 78、 A. times B. cases C. examples D. places 79、 A. new B. normal C. special D. big 80、 A. While B. Moreover C. However D. Therefore 81、 A. any B. no C. some D. either 82、 A. under B. from C. upon D. with 83、 A. turn B. talk C. listen D. react 84、 A. loud B. big C. slow D. strange 85、 A. began B. rose C. spoke D. agreedPaper TwoPart ? Writing86、Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words about the title"To Learn or to Practice". You should base your composition on theoutline given in Chinese below:1(有些人认为，大学生要多些社会实践，为将来工作做准备。

Part I Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. If you go to the movie tonight, so ______ I .A. willB. doC. amD. can17. You don\'t know about the difficulty I had ______ the work then at all.A. doneB. to doC. for doingD. in doing18. ______ is well-known, the environment in China is badly in need of improvement.A. ItB. ThatC. AsD. What19. Charles Babbage is generally considered ______ the first computers.A. to inventB. inventingC. to have inventedD. having invented20. With oil prices keeping ______, people are hesitating whether to buy a car or not.A. risingB. arisingC. raisingD. arousing21. I walked out of the cinema, ______ to return to see the wonderful film the next Sunday.A. determineB. being determinedC. determinedD. to be determined22. We were very disappointed at the ______ to our advertisement, and our products didn\'t sell well.A. repliesB. responseC. answersD. words23. My suggestion yesterday was that a meeting ______ to discuss the matter.A. should holdB. must be heldC. would be heldD. be held24. Before the guests come, I must get the glasses ______.A. washedB. to be washedC. being washedD. to wash25. Who would you rather have ______ the computer, Mr. Lin or Mr. Chen?A. repairedB. repairC. repairingD. to repair26. It turned out that the man was an excellent policeman working in New York, _____ had contributed a lot to the case.A. thatB. whichC. whoD. where27. _____ you don\'t know the rule won\'t be a sufficient excuse for your failure.A. It isB. ThatC. BecauseD. What28. She is very ____ to ring me tonight. I can sense that.A. liableB. possibleC. likelyD. likeable29. Small talk is a good way to kill time, make friends and ____ something with others.A. argueB. replaceC. shareD. match30. Some people like drinking coffee, for it has _____ effects.A. promotingB. stimulatingC. enhancingD. encouragingPart Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer.(76)I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there\'s a big difference between "being a writer\' and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hour alone at a typewriter. "You\'ve got to want to write," I say to them, "not want to be a writer".The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance(自由栏目)writer, I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartmentbuilding. It didn\'t even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that I barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write, I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering: What if ? (77 )I would keep putting my dream to the test even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.1. The passage is meant to ______.A. warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experienceB. advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC. show young people it\'s unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fameD. encourage young people to pursue a writing career2. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.B. A writer\'s success depends on luck rather than on efforts.C. Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.D. The chances for writer to become successful are small3. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career?A. He wasn\'t able to produce a single book.B. He hadn\'t seen aching for the better.C. He wasn\'t able to have a rest for a whole year.D. He though that he lacked imagination.4. "…people who die wondering: What if ?"(Lin4-5, Para-3) refers to "those _____".A. who think too much of the dark side of lifeB. who regret giving up their career halfwayC. who think a lot without making a decisionD. who are full of imagination even upon death5. "Shadowland" in the last sentence refers to _____.A. the wonderland on often dreams aboutB. the bright future that one is looking forward toC. the state of uncertainty before one\'s final goal is reachedD. a world that exists only in one\'s imaginationPassage 2uestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Toady, experts believe that nearly two-thirds of the world\'s population live within eighty kilometers of the seacoast.(78)In the modern technological world the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning to grow less. The sea, however, still offers hope to supply many of man\'s needs in the future.The riches of the sea yet to be developed by man\'s technology are impressive. Oil and gas explorations have existed for nearly thirty years. Valuable amounts of minerals such as iron, copper and so on exist on the ocean floor.Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. For example, warm temperature of the ocean can be used as the steam in a steamship. Sea may also offer a source of energy as electricity for mankind.Technology is enabling man to explore even deeper under the sea. It is obvious that the technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. (79)By the 2050, experts believe that the problems to explore the food, minerals and energy resources of the sea will have been largel7y solved.6. What is the beat title for the passage?A. Needs of Man.B. Sea Harvest and FoodC. Sea and Sources of EnergyD. Sea Exploring Technology.7. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A. man hasn\'t completely made use of the riches of the seaB. technology for exploring the sea has been solvedC. harvesting rice in the sea will be made possibleD. in the near future man can live on the ocean floor8. Why does the author mention a steamship?A. To illustrate that man can make use of sources of energy from the sea.B. To show that a steamship is better than other kinds of ships.C. To argue that man should use steamships.D. To indicate that it is warmer in the ocean than on land.9. According to the author, technology is important because ______.A. resources on land are running short in ten yearsB. man can use it to explore the deeper seaC. it is a lot of fun diving into the seaD. ancient people used it to explore the sea10. According to the author, when will the problems to explore the deeper sea largely be solved?A. In the next generation.B. By the end of the 20th century.C. In the near future.D. By the middle of the 21st century.Passage 3estions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Today, cigarette smoking is a common habit. About forty-three percent of the adult men and thirty-one percent of the adult women in the United States smoke cigarettes regularly. It is encouraging to see that millions of people have given up smoking.It is a fact that men as a group smoke more than women. Among both men and women the age group with the highest proportion of smokers is 24-44.Income, education, and occupation all play a part in determining a person\'s smoking habit. City people smoke more than people living on farms. Well-educated men with high incomes are less likely to smoke cigarettes than men with fewer years of schooling and lower incomes. On the other hand, if a well-educated man with a higher income smoked at all, he is likely to smoke more packs of cigarettes per day.The situation is somewhat different for women.(80)There are slightly more smokers among women with higher family income and higher education than among the lower income and lower educational groups. These more highly educated women tend to smoke more heavily.Among teenagers the picture is similar. There are fewer teenaged smokers from upper-income, well-educated families, and fewer from families living in farm areas. Children are most likely to start smoking if one or both of their parents smoke.11. What do we know from the first paragraph ?A. More and more people take up the habit of smoking.B. There are more smoking women than smoking men in USA.C. It is good news that more people have given up smoking.D. The U.S. has more smoking people than any other country.12.What factors determine a person\'s smoking habits ?A. Age, income and education.B. Age, sex and income.C. Occupation, income and sex.D. Occupation, income and education.13.Which of the following is true according to the passage ?A. City people are less likely to smoke.B. People in rural areas are more likely to smoke.C. Men with higher income tend to smoke.D. Well-educated men with high incomes are generally less likely to smoke.14.What is the smoking situation for women ?A. The situation is quite the same for women as for men .B. Better-educated women are likely to smoke heavily.C. There are more women smokers with low incomes.D. Women with higher incomes and higher education do not tend to smoke.15.What can we say about teenaged smokers ?A. The picture about the teenage smokers is similar to that of women smokers.B. The situation among teenagers is quite the same with men.C. High school students are more likely to smoke than college students.D. Farmers\' children tend to smoke more.Part Ⅲ Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.46.He [invited]me [to go] to a party [and] I did not want to[join him] that evening.A B C D47.The information [which] she[ was injured] in [the accident] [was given] by Liz.A B C D48.[Look at] the beautiful [flowers] here ! [How] wonderful they [are smelling].A B C D49.Dear Helen, please [forgive] him [for] his [rudeness], [can you] ?A B C D50.[Did]anyone[inform] you [with] the change of the schedule thatA B C[had been decided] yesterday ?D51.[Despite] his old [age], he is still [very healthful] and [often works ]in the field.A B C D52.This [equipment] is [based upon] advanced [techniques] and it isA B C[highly reliable].D53.It is [about time] that we [go to supper], [for] we still have a meeting [to attend] this evening. A B C D54.[Every now and then] he [would come] here [paying a visit to] his old aunt,A B Cwho lived [all alone] in a small house.D55.The passengers [saw] the thief [stole] [on the bus], but they [didn\'t say] anything.A B C DPart Ⅳ Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fit into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States it wasn\'t the first time I had been 56 . Like most English children I learned French at school and I had often 57 to France, I so I was used 58 a foreign language to people who did not understand 59 . But when I went to America I was really looking forward to 60 a nice easy holiday without any 61 problems.How wrong I was ! the misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a 62 telephone to give my American friend Danny a 63 and tell her I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me 64 lost and asked 65 he could help me. "Yes," I said, "I want to give my friend a ring." "Well, that\'s 66 " he exclaimed. "Are you getting 67 ? But aren\'t you a bit 68 ?" "Who is talking about marriage?" I replied. "I 69 want to give a ring to tell he I\'ve arrived. Can you tell me where there\'s a phone box?" "Oh!" he said, " There\'s a phone downstairs."When at last we 70 meet up, Danny 71 the misunderstandings to me. " Don\'t worry," she said to me . "I had so many 72 at first. There are lots of words words which the Americans 73 differently in meaning from 74 . You\'ll soon get used to 75 things they say. Most of the time British and American people understand each other!"56. A. out B. aboard C. away D. abroad57. A. gone B. been C. got D. come58. A. to speak B. for speaking C. to speaking D. to speaking of59. A. English B. French C. Russian D. Latin60. A. having B. buying C. giving D. receiving61. A. time B. human C. money D. language62. A. perfect B. popular C. public D. pleasant63. A. ring B. letter C. word D. message64. A. to look B. looking like C. looking D. feeling like65. A. that B. if C. where D. when66. A. well B. strange C. nice D. funny67. A. to marry B. marrying C. to be married D. married68. A. small B. smart C. little D. young69. A. very B. just C. so D. just now70. A. did B. could C. do D. can71. A. described B. explained C. talked D. expressed72. A. trouble B. difficulties C. fun D. things73. A. write B. speak C. use D. read74. A. us British B. British us C. us Britain D. we British75. A. such B. these C. some D. all thePart Ⅴ Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part, there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.76. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there\'s a big difference between "being a writer" and writing.77. I would keep putting my dream to the test even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of fai8lure.78. In the modern technological world the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive.79. By the year 2050, experts believe that the problems to explore the food, minerals and energy resources of the sea will have been largely solved.80. There are slightly more smokers among women with higher family incomes and higher education than among the lower income and lower educational groups.Section BDirections: In this part, there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81.事实上，水污染的危害远不止这点。

2011年广东学位英语试题及答案学位英语真题(含答案)2011年广东学位英语试题及答案学位英语真题2011年广东省学位英语考试试题及答案PartⅠ Vocabulary and Structure (25 points, 30 minutes)Directions: There are 50 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular ____ children as Coca Cola.A) for B) with C) to D) in2. When you buy anything expensive, never forget to ask for the ____ from the shop.A) receipt B) trust C) render D) tale3. The financial support is decided not only according to your GRE score, but also according to your ____ in college.A) intelligence B) policy C)performance D) statement4. Professor Smith is also the ____ of the international program office. If you have any problem when you study here, you may go to him for help.A) detective B) president C)manager D) director5. We do not have a ____ school in our institute. The highest degree we provide for the students is a B. A. and a B. S. .A) graduate B) high C) grade D) continue6. Paper clips, drawing pins and safety-pins were ____ all over the floor.A) separated B) sprayed C)spilled D) scattered7. I am writing ____ my mother to express her thanks for your gift.A) in memory of B) on behalf of C) with respect to D) on account of8. In considering men for jobs in our firm, we give ____ to those with some experience.A) consequent B) latter C) late D) subsequent14.They are members of the club by ____ of their great wealth.A) virtue B) way C) means D) word15.The value of the industrial ____ dropped from about 70 billion dollars to slightly more than 31 billion.A) outcome B) outlook C) output D) outset16.Scientists believe that color blindness is a(n) ____ defect, and there is no cure for it.A) retained B) inherited C) received D) infected17.She was glad that her success would ____ for the women who would follow.A) be easier to make B) make it easier C) be easier D) make things easier18.Fred says that his present job does not provide him with enough ____ for his organizing ability.A) scope B) space C) capacity D) extent19.San Francisco is usually cool in the summer, but Los Angeles ____.A) is rarely B) hardly is C) rarely is D) is scarcelly20.You've been overworking recently, and would find a holiday ____.A) fortunate B) essential C)profitable D) beneficial21.____ you are familiar with the author's ideas, try reading all the sections as quickly as you possibly can.A) Ever since B) Now that C) So that D) As long as22.The people didn't trust Senator Maxwell , otherwise he ____.A) would have re-elected B) would have been re-electedC) must have been re-elected D) were to be re-elected23.Go straight into the cave and find out what's in there, ____?A) will you B) don't you C) do you D) can you24.The old man was shocked to learn that his illness could result in death if ____ untreated.A) to leave B) to be left C) leaving D) left25.Our teacher recommend that we ____ as attentive as possible when we visit the museum.A) are B) be C) were D) shall be26.The old man came upstairs with great strength , his right hand ____ a stick for support.A) held B) holding C) being holding D) was holding27.My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate ____ from you sometime.A) hearing B) to hear C) havingheard D) to have heard28.It ____ around nine o'clock when I drove back home because it was already dark.A) had to be B) was to be C) must be D) must have been29.If you act ____ the doctor's advice ,you won't get well again.A) aside from B) contrary to C)capableof D) prior to30.Visitors coming for short periods of time do not always experience ____ intense emotions____ visitors who live in foreign countries for longer terms.A) the same …as B) both …and C) either... or D) so …that31.Urban mothers had difficulty ____ their children into child care facilities.A) get B) to get C) in getting D) for getting32.If it ____ too much trouble, I'd love a cup of tea.A) isn't B) wasn't C) weren't D) hadn't been33.The population of many Alaskan cities has ____ doubled in the past three years.A)larger than B)as great as C)morethan D)as many as34.All that can be done ____.A)have been done B)have done C)has done D)has been done35.A person beating a drum or blowing a trumpet causes vibrations in the air ____ sound waves.A) calls B) called C) is called D) are called36.These national parks are very important for preserving many animals, who would ____ run the risk of becoming extinct.A) otherwise B) nevertheless C) therefore D) instead37.They had an accident on the road and didn't ____ at their hotel until after midnight.A) show off B) check in C) check out D) drop out38.After his leave Tom went back on duty to____ his soldiers.A) put in charge of B) be charged with C) be taken in charge by D) take charge of39.The three rows at the front are ____ for guests.A) conserved B) deposited C) reserved D) stored40.One thing it's safe to say about robots is that anything you can write about them will already be ____ by the time it's read. That's how fast robot technology is developing.A) out of order B) out of date C) out of control D) out of sight41.The autumn air felt ____ so he went to fetch a coat.A) cool B) severe C) harsh D) chilly42.A managing director cannot expect to have much time to ____ to purely personal matters. A) reserve B) spare C) concentrate D) devote43.His enthusiasm for the plan seems to have____, for he never speaks about it any more.A) worn off B) got down C) fallen out D) used up44.With the spring here you can ____ these ski boots till you need them again next winter.A)put away B)get rid of C) giveaway D)do away with45.No artistic creation can achieve greatness if ____ from life.A) resulted B) escaped C) divorced D) shielded46.The Petersons have a very ____ daughter. She is always running and jumping.A) quiet B) vigorous C) naughty D) mischievous47.If you like a large print of your photograph we can blow it ____ for you.A) up B) through C) out D) over48.The speaker agreed to ____ from the position that he had just stated.A) return B) jump C) withdraw D) retreat49.Some hobbies can only be ____ by rich people.A) taken in B) taken on C) taken up D) taken over50.I think it is only by a ____ of imagination that you say you have seen a ghost.A) pinch B) lack C) shortage D) stretch PartⅡ Reading Comprehension (45 points, 50 minutes)Directions: There are 6 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 centre.Passage 1Question 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Censorship (审查制度) is for the good of society as a whole. Imagine what chaos there would be if we lived in a society without laws. Like the law, censorship contributes to the common good.Some people think that it is disgraceful that a censor should interfere with works of art. Who is this person, they say, to ban this great book or cut that great film? No one can set himself up as a superior being. But we must remember two things. Firstly, where genuine works of art are concerned, modern censors are extremely liberal in their views----often far more liberal than a large section of the public. Artistic merit is something which censors clearly recognize. And secondly, we must bear in mind that the great proportion of books, plays and films which come before the censor are very far from being "works of art".When discussing censorship, therefore, we should not confine our attention to great masterpieces, but should consider the vast numbers of publications and films which make up the bulk (大部分) of the entertainment industry. When censorship laws are relaxed, dishonest people are given a licence to produce virtually anything in the name of "art". There isan increasing tendency to equate "artistic" with "pornographic" (色情的).So one of the great things that censorship does is to prevent certain people from making fat profits by corrupting the minds of others. Society would really be poorer if it deprived itself of the wise counsel and the restraining influence which a censor provides.51.A censor's duty is ____.A) to see there is no filthy content in publications or filmsB) to ban books and cut filmsC) to distinguish works of art from othersD) to make sure that no licence is given to dishonest people52.Some people are against censorship for the reason that ____.A) censorship is not consistent with the ideals of democracyB) censors prevent people from making profitsC) censors are conservative and cannot appreciate artistic meritD) censorship limits the way people feel and think53.When the writer says "to equate 'artistic' which 'pornographic', he means ____.A) there is no clear distinction between what is artistic and what is pornographicB) masterpieces are sometimes offensive to decencyC) many pornographic works will be published in the name of artD) artistic works and pornographic works have the same market value54.According to the writer, a society free from censorship ____.A) would be poor materiallyB) would expose its people to dangers of being corruptedC) could not develop its entertainment industryD) would allow only a small section of people to make profits55.All the following are the writer's views except that ____.A) censors are fully qualified for their jobB) masterpieces even with pornographic content are still masterpiecesC) society will not do without censorshipD) many books, plays and films are not works of artPassage 2Question 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:A few weeks ago I was talking to a school inspector in one of the more fashionable districts of Paris. She astonished me by saying that if she had young children today, she'd probably send them to a private school. She had devoted 25 years of her life to the ideal of free public education, she said, but the truth was the state system was in a mess.There are two main problems: State schoolsin France have to accept whatever teachers are assigned to them by the Ministry of Education. As my school inspector friend put it, "one year a school may be excellent; three or four yearslater, half the teachers may be incapable!" That is not very reassuring if you're a parent. Private schools can choose their own teachers.The other problem is discipline or, rather, the lack of it. Not long ago a schoolin Birmingham made headlinesin Britainbecause the teachers were being terrorized by their pupils. In the desolate suburbs of low-cost apartment blocks, thrown together in the 1960s on the outskirts of most big French cities, such stories are commonplace. Vandalism(破坏他人财产的行为), drug-taking and extortion aren't limited to schools in poor areas either. A recent poll found that 88 per cent of French children rate as the biggest problem of their school lives the prevalence (流行, 猖獗)of factions and gangs which spend all their time fighting one another. Small wonder, then, that the private schools, with their emphasis on traditional values, are undergoing a new surge of popularity (despite disapproval from France'snew socialist leaders), and competition to get into the best of them has now become intense.56.The French school inspector has long been a supporter of ____.A) compulsory education B) free private educationC) private schools D) the state school system57.The French state education system ____.A) does not guarantee the competence of teachers B) seems to have no serious difficultiesC) is running smoothly D) promises to maintain high standards58.Private schools in France today ____.A) are generally undergoing changes for the worseB) enjoy the prestige(声望) of becoming the place to send one's children toC) have become victims of vandalismD) never hire teachers who stress traditional valuesck of discipline among students is rampant in state schools ____.A) in the Paris slums, but not in other areasB) noticeably and solely in the poorer areas in French citiesC) almost everywhere in FranceD) rather restricted to Birmingham60.France children who wish to go to the best private schools can do so by ____.A) taking highly competitive examinations B) simply sending in applicationsC) joining factions and gangs D) drawing lotsPart Ⅲ Cloze ( 10 points, 15 minutes ) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the One that the best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the cettre. Today vegetables, fish, fruit, meat and beer are canned in enormous quantities. Within threegenerations the 81 habits of millions have been revolutionized. Foods that were previously 82 may now be eaten at any time, and strange foods are 83 far from the countries where they are 84 . The crops many farmers now produce often depend on the nearness of a canning factory. The first stage in the canning 85 is the preparation of the raw food. Diseased and waste portions are thrown 86 ; meat and fish are cleaned and trimmed; fruit and vegetables washed and graded for 87 . The jobs are principally 88 by machine.The next stage, for vegetables only, is soak in very 89 or boiling water for a short time to remove air and 90 the vegetable. This makes 91 easier to pack into cans for sterilization (free from living germs).Some packing machines fill 92 to 400 cans a minute. Fruit, fish and meat are packed raw and cold into cans, and then all the air is removed. 93 the cans are sealed, the pressure inside each can is only about half the pressure of the outside air.The sterilization process which follows the cans are subjected 94 steam or boiling water, with the temperature and time 95 according to the type of food. Cans of fruit, for example, 96 only 5-10 minutes in boiling water, 97 meat and fish are cooked at higher temperatures for 98 period. After sterilization, the cans are cooled quickly to 32 degree to prevent the contents 99 becoming too soft.The final stage before sending off to the grocer is labeling, and packing the tins into boxes. Nowadays, however, labeling is often printed on in 100 by the can-maker and no paper labels are then required.81.A) eat B) eatable C)eaten D) eating82.A) monthly B) year-round C) seasonal D) quarterly83.A) accessible B) obtained C) available D) usable84.A) planting B) grown C)growing D) producing85.A) process B) reaction C) procession D) program86.A) about B) away C) down D) up87.A) size B) length C) height D) breadth88.A) had B) fulfilled C) pocked D) done89.A) chilly B) cold C) hot D) freezing90.A) soften B) cook C) steam D) harden91.A) them B) it C) us D) that92.A) up B) down C) in D) on93.A) When B) If C) Although D) Before94.A) on B) to C)in D) at95.A) varies B) vary C) varied D) varying96.A) cost B) spend C)take D) consume97.A) as B) because C)while D) for98.A) less B) longer C)shorter D) more99.A) off B) through C)by D) from100. A) fashion B) before hand C) advance D) practicePart IV English-Chinese Translation (20 points, 15 minutes)Directions: In this part, there are six items which you should translate into Chinese, each item consisting one or more sentences. They are all taken from the reading passage you have just read.① (line 1-3, para. 3, passage 1 ) When discussing censorship, therefore, we should not confine our attention to great masterpieces, but should consider the vast numbers of publications andfilms which make up the bulk (大部分) of the entertainment industry.② (line 2-3, para. 2, passage 2 ) As my school inspector friend put it, "one year a school may be excellent; three or four years later, half the teachers may be incapable!"③ (line 5-7, para. 2, passage 3 ) He must serve as a man responsible for the fortune he has earned and use that fortune to provide greater opportunity for all and to increase man’s knowledge of himself and of his universe.④ (line 2-4, para. 2, Passage 4 ) It is just one of several techniques being tried at U.S. medical schools and hospitals in an attempt to deal with the most universal complaint about doctors: lack of sympathy.⑤ (line 6-9, para. 1, Passage 5 ) Differentials(差异)in infant mortality were very large---75 per cent higher in poverty than in nonpoverty areas. In both cases, the differences between white and nonwhite were even more substantial than between poverty and nonpoverty areas.⑥ (line 3-4, para. 4, passage 6) Monitoring by computer has proven to be very accurate and increases early discovery of life threatening events.Part V &n, bsp; Writing (20 points, 35 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 35 minutes to write a composition on the topic Diligence is the Father of Success. You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below.。

2011年广东省成人高等教育学位英语考试真题参考答案2011年广东省成人高等教育学位英语考试真题参考答案1-10 CABAC DDCBC11-20 CCAAB ADCAA21-30 DCBCD DBCAA36-45 DBADA BDADA46-55 CABCA CDDDC56-65 BCDCA DBAA66-75 CBBDC BAAAD76-85 ADBBC AADCAWriting:To Work or to Study Further?提纲1．有些人认为大学生要多些社会实践，为将来工作做准备。

2．有些人认为大学生要要把时间和精力放在学习上。

3．你的观点是什么？In recent years, more and more college students choose to take part-time jobs in or outside school. Many teachers complain that there are fewer and fewer students who pay attention to their study. Is it a good thing for college students to work part time?It is true that excellent academic: qualifications are something essential if you want to find a good job after you leave school.But on the other hand, for those who can easily get high marks in examinations, it is worth trying to find something to do in their spare time. Then they can get some work experience which is as valuable as their academic achievement.From what I have said, it is difficult to judge whether taking part time jobs is good or bad. It depends on how you deal with the relationship between working and learning. If you can balance it well, you are sure to get enough knowledge as well as working.。

2011 年广东成人学位英语真题(A)卷及答案（A 卷和 B 卷只是选项的顺序不一样，其他一样）Part 1 Vocabulary and StructureDirections:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section.For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1.These are books and newspapers you asked yesterday.A.in whichB.on whichC.for whichD.at which2.Five kilometers a long distance for a five-year-old boy to run.A .is B.are C.be D.would3.It is desired that new rules to the attention of all the students.A.shall be broughtB.will be broughtC.would be broughtD.be brought4.I'd like to a double-room with a bath in your hotel from June 3 to 12.A.promiseB.proposeC.bookD.check5.He could not start the engine,no matter hard he had tried.A.whenB.whereC.whatD.how6.I forgot to give my regards to my manager in my letter.I wish I it.A.should doB.didC.have doneD.had done7. Writing a letter to the manager,he decided to talk to him in person.A.Instead ofB.Because ofC.As forD.due to8.I can't find the key to my office.I have lost it on my way home.A.wouldB.shouldC.mustD.ought to9.As far as I'm concerned,I don't like in that way.A.to be treadB.to treatC.treatedD.treating10.The policeman stopped the driver and found that he alcohol.A.drinksB.has drunkC.is drinkingD.had drunk11.In Chinese culture,red happiness,so brides usually wear red on their wedding days.A.standsB.representsC.presentsD.resents12.This is the only practicable solution your problem at the moment.A.aboutB.ofC.forD.to13.We have been each other for 20 years.A.in touchB.in touch withC.touchingD.touching with14.She failed her entrance examination for college and was unable to start her studies at college.A.furthermoreB.consequentlyC.sequentlyD.moreover15.My mother and I always enjoyed our chat under a pine tree in the park, our childhood.A.thinkingB.memorizingC.remindingD.recalling16.Many countries began to economic ties with China after its reform and opening-up policies.A.expandB.expendC.extendD.intend17.The doctor has warned time and again that smoking will his health,but Johnny just won't listen.A.effectB.reduceC.affectD.deserve18.the editor asked his journalists not to any details in their reports of the accident.A.leave forB.leave outC.leave offD.leave on19.It wasn't very of you to drink all the milk when you know I need some for the baby！A.considerateB.thoughtlessC.carefulD.deliberate20.At first the boss threatened to him from his job,but later it turned out to be a mere bluff.A.distributeB.disposeC.dissolveD.dismissPart 2 Reading ComprehensionDirections:In this part there are 4 passages followed by questions or unfinished statements,each with four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D.Choose the ONE you think is the best answer,then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throuhg the center.Passage 1Of all the family members,grandparents are probably the least valued.They are just the people who have always been around.They make a fuss over the children in the family,show off to their friends the achievements of this child or that child,and show countless pictures of new babies. Grandfathers can fix anything,and grandmothers always have homemade biscuits around.When you are small,it's fun to stay with your grandparents because they always let you do things you can't do at home,and,of course,they buy you things.They are always able to babysit because they don't go out much and actually prefer to see their grandchildren.They are usually good for a small loan now and then doesn't need to be paid back because they turn it into a gift.You respectfully listen to their advice but don't thank them politely for what they do for you,and then don't call or visit them until you need something else.And,of course,you never tell them how dear they are to you because they know how you feel about them anyway.Then all of a sudden,they are no longer there to do the things that only grandparents can do,and you find yourself wishingthat you had told them what they meant to you as people and not just as grandparents.21.What is the position of grandparents in the family according to the writer?A.They are the most important people among family members.B.They are the least important people among family members.C.They are the ones at whom their children or grandchildren usually laugh.D.They are the ones whom their children or grandchildren respect most.22.Grandparents usually do many things except .A.buy their grandchildren thingsB.look after their grandchildrenC.let their grandchildren do things they can't do at home.D.tell their grandchildren how dear they are to home.23.Why don't children need to pay back the loan from their grandparents?A.Their grandparents will forget the loan.B.Their grandparents pay back the loan for them.C.Their grandparents die before they have enough money to pay it back.D.Their grandparents turn the loan into a gift.24.Children never tell their grandparents how dear they are to them because .A.they don't like their grandparents.B.they take for granted everything their grandparents do for them.C.their grandparents know how they feelD.they do not respect their grandparents25.How do children feel after their grandparents die?A.They regret they didn't express their true feelings to them.B.They feel sorry that grandparents are the least valued in the family.C.They miss them very much because no one does the things that grandparents do.D.They wish they had visited and called them more often.Passage 2Many American colleges permit foreign students to live in college housing or housing not owned by the university,such as an apartment.College housing is usually in a dormitory,or dorm for short.Many foreign students say that the dorms are less costly than apartments.They say dorms offer quiet study areas and areas for social activities or sports.They say dorms are close to places they go every day,like the library,computer center and classrooms.They also say that living in the room provides the best chance to get to know other students.Dormitories may have as few as twelve students or as many as one thousand.Some dorms are organized into areas called suites.Suites have several bedrooms,a large living area and a bathroom.Six or more people may live in one suite.Other dorms have many rooms along a hallway.Two students usually live in each room.On each floor there is a large bathroom for all the students who live on that floor.Sometimes there is also a kitchen for preparing food.In most universities ,males and females live in the same dorm.They may even live on the same floor.But they usually may not live in the same room or suite.Most universities have some dorms for men and women.26.Where do some foreign students in American colleges prefer to live?A.In a hotelB.In a houseC.In an apartmentD.In a friend's home27.What may be the reason for a foreign student to choose to live in a dorm?A.It i s cheaperB.It has a big living roomC.It i s cleanerD.It is owned by the university28.How many students can a dorm hold at most according to the passage?A.TwoB.sixC.TwelveD.A thousand29.One of the advantages of living in a dorm is that .A.it is easier for the students to get in touch with other studentsB.the students can go to school library every dayC.the students can use personal computers freelyD.more than two students may live in one room30.Which of following statement is TURE according to the passage? A.Allthe students in a dorm share one large bathroom B.Students are notallowed to cook in the dormC.Female students and male students cannot live in the same dormD.Livingin the dorm is helpful to develop your relation with othersPassage 3Cars are an important part of life in th United States.Without a car, most people feel that they are poor.An even if a person is poor he doesn't feel really poor when he has a car.Henry Ford was the man who first started making cars in large numbers.He probably didn't know how much the car was going to affect American culture.The car made the Unite States a nation on wheels.And it helped make the United States what it is today.There are three main reasons the car became so popular in the United States.First of all,the country is a huge one and Americans like to move around in it.The car provides the most comfortable and cheapest form of transportation.With a car people can go any place without spending a lot of money.The second reason cars are popular is the fact that the United States never really developed an efficient and inexpensive form of public transportation.Long-distance have never been as common in the United States as they are in other parts of the world.Nowadays,there is a good system of air-service provided by planes.But it is too expensive to be used frequently.The third reason is the most important one,though.The American spirit of independence is what really made cars popular.Americans don't like to wait for a bus or a train or even a plane.They don't like to have to follow an exact schedule.A car gives them the freedom to schedule their own time.And this is the freedom that Americans want most to have.The gas shortage has caused a big problem for Americans.But the answer will not be a bigger system of public transportation.The real solution will have to be a new kind of car,one that does not use so much gas.31,When do most Americans feel they are poor?A.When they don't have a carB.When they live in a huge countryC.When they don't planes.D.When they have a car32.Why do cars become popular in the United States?A.The United States is huge.B.Public transportation is not so good.C.Americans like to be independentD.Americans like to move around33.What public transportation is good in the United States?A.BusesB.TrainsC.TaxisD.Planes34.What has caused a big problem for Americans?A.A new kind of carB.Public transportationC.The gas shortageD.Poor people35.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to this passage?A.Cars have made the nation on wheels.B.Cars have made the United States have a gas shortgeC.Nearly 80%of the American people have cars.D.Cars have made American independent.Passage 4There is a difference between science and technology.Science is a method of answering theoretical questions;technology is a method of solving practical problem.Science has to do with the facts and relationships between observable phenomena in nature and with establishing theories that serve to organize these facts and relationships;technology has to do with tools,techniques,and procedures for implementing the finding of science.Another distinction between science and technology has to do with the progress in each.Progress in science excludes the human factor.Scientists,who seek to comprehend the universe and know the truth with the highest degree of accuracy and certainty,cannot pay attention to their own or other people's likes or dislikes or to popular ideas about the fitness of things.What scientists discover may shock or anger people-as did Darwin's theory of evolution.But even an unpleasant truth is more than likely to be useful;besides,we have the choice of refusing to believe it!But it's hardly so with technology and we do not have the choice of refusing to hear the sonic boom produced by a supersonic aircraft flying overhead;we do not have the choice of refusing to breathe polluted air;and we do not have the choice of living in a non-atomic age.Unlike science progress,technology must be measured in terms of the human factor.The legitimate purpose of technology is to serve people in general,not merely some people;and future generantions,not merely those who presently wish to gain advantage for themselves.Technology must be humanistic if it is to lead to a better world.36.Which of the following statements about science is NOT true?A.Scinece provides answers to theoretical questions.B.Scineceseeks to comprehend the universe.C.Scinece aims to discover the inter-connections of facts and rules that explain them.D.Scinece serves people in general and can be measured in terms of the human factor.37.Which of the followig statements about technology is NOT true?A.Technology provides answer to practical problems.B.Technologyseeks to establish theories based on facts. C.Technology helps changethe material world.D.Technology has to do with new desings and ways of making the we use in our daily life.38.According to the author,scientific theories .A.must be strictly objective.ually pay attention to peopleC.should conform to popular opinions.D.always convince everyone39.The author states that technology itself .A.is responsible for pollution and resource exhaustionB.should serve those who wish to gain advantage for themselvesC.will lead to a better w orld if put to wise useD.will inevitably be for bad motivation40.The tone of the author i n this passage is .文章来源：/p/ck.html 更多成考资源资料下载完全免费。

2011年广东省学士学位英语真题Paper One 试卷一（90 minutes）Part I Dialogue Completion （15 points)Directions：There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center。

1.—— Excuse me，sir。

Would you please tell me how to get to Beijing Hotel？-— _______. Would you like to take a bus or walk?A. All right. B。

It is OK。

C。

Yes，of course。

D. Don’t mention it.2.-- How nice your new dress looks on you！—— ________A。

Thanks。

B。

Yours is nice, too。

C。

I bought it yesterday。

D. Really?3。

-- _______?-- Yes. I'll have some salad，roast beef，and mashed potatoes.A.What do you want to eatB. Are you ready to order nowC. Do you want the menuD。

Do you like these food4.—— Hey, you look concerned。