(24)1999年6月北京成人本科学士学位英语考试试题及答案

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1999年6月北京成人本科学士学位英语考试试题及答案PartI Reading ComprehensionPassage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.“High tech” and “state of the art” are two expressions thatdescribe very modern technology. High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology. And high technology describes any invention, system of device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engineering. What is high tech? A computer is high tech. So is a communications satellite. A modern manufacturing(生产) system is surely high tech. High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early l980’s. Because of improvements in technology, people could buy many new kinds of products in American stores, such as home computers, microwave(微波) ovens, etc.“State of the art” is something that is as modern as possible. It is aproduct that is based on the very latest methods and technology. Something that is “state of the art” is the newest possible design or product of a business or industry. A state of the art television set, for example, uses the most modern electronic design and parts. It is the best that one can buy.“State of the art” is not a new expression. Engineers have used itfor years, to describe the best and most modern way of doing something. Millions of Americans began to use the expression in the late 1970’s. The reason was the computer revolution. Every computer company claimed that its computers were “state of the art”.Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the artcomputer today might be old tomorrow. The expression “state of the art” became common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be “state of the art”.1. What is the purpose of the passage? (C. To tell what “high tech” and “state of the” are.)2. What can we infer from the passage? (A. American stores could provide new kinds of products to the people.)3. All the following examples are high tech except (C. a hand pump )4. Which of the following statements is not true? (D. All kinds of products are “state of the art” nowadays.)5. The best title for the passage is (B. High Tech and State of the Art) Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Cheating: The income tax deadline (最后期限) approaches and some taxpayer’s thoughts turn to it. Test time approaches and some students’ thoughts turn to it.“You want something you can’t get by behaving within the rules, and you want it badly enough you’ll do it regardless of any guilt or deep regret~ and you’re willing to run the risk of being caught.” That’s how Ladd Wheeler, psychology professor at the University of Rochester in New York, defines cheating.Many experts believe cheating is on the rise. “We’re suffering a moral breakdown.” Pinkard says, “we’re seeing more of the kind of person who regards the world as a series of things to be dealt with. Whether to cheat depends on whether it’s the person’s interest “. He does, however, see less cheating among the youngest students.Richard Dienabier, Psychology(心理学) professor at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, believes that society’s attitudes account for much of the increase in cheating.“Twenty years age, if a person cheated in college, society said: That is extremely serious, you will be dropped for a term if not kicked outpermanently,” he says, “nowadays, at the University of Nebraska, for example, it is the stated policy of the college of Arts and Sciences that if a student cheats on an exam, the student must receive an “F’ on what he cheated on. That’s nothing. If you’re going to flunk anyway, why not cheat?”“Cheating is most likely in situations where the vital interests are high and the chances of getting caught are low~” says social psychologist. Lynn Kahle of the University of Oregon in Eugene.6. The passage centers on (B. discussing the reasons for cheating)7. Cheating tends to occur when(C. it is not very likely to be revealed.)8. Which of the following is true according to the~ passage? (D. Cheaters do not feel guilty and regretful.)9. What can be inferred from the passage? (A. Cheating is widespread because society is too tolerant.)10. The word “flunk” in paragraph 5 could best be replaced by which of the following? (B. Fail ) Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:The young people who talk of the village as being “dead” are talking nothing but nonsense, as in their hearts they must surely know.No, the village is not dead.There is more life in it now than there ever was. But it seems that “Village life” is dead. Gone for ever. It began to decline (衰落) about a hundred years ago, when many girls left home to go into service in town many miles away, and men also left home in increasing number in search of a work, and home was where work was. There are still a number of people alive today who can remember. What “village life” meant the early years of the present century? It meant knowing and being known by everybody else in the village. It meant finding your entertainment in the village of within walking distance of it. It meant housewives tied to the home all day and every day. It meantgoing to bed early to save lamp —oil and coal.Then came the First World War and the Second World War. After each war, new ideas, new attitudes, new trades and occupations were revealed to villagers. The long —established order of society was no longer taken for granted. Electricity and the motorcar were steadily operating to make “village life” and “town life” almost alike. Now with the highly developed science and technology and high — level social welfare for all, there is no point whatever in talking any longer about “village life. “ It is just l ife, and that a better life.Finally, if we have any doubts about the future, or about the many changes, which we have seen in ourlives, we have only to look in at the school playground any mid —morning; or see the children as they walk homeward in little groups. Obviously these children are better fed, better clothed, better educated, healthier, prettier and happier than any generation of children that ever before walked the village street.11. By saying that village is not dead, but “village life” is dead, the writer suggests that (D. “village life” today is no longer like what is used to be.)12. It was (C. with electricity and motorcars introduced into the village)that “village life” began to take a sharp turn.13. As is suggested in paragraph 2, villagers in the past (A. lived a simpler life than villagers today)14. The expression “.... ” There is no point whatever in talking about in paragraph 3 means that (D. there is no reason for talking about)15. From the passage we can see that the writer’s attitude toward “village life” is (A. positive)Passage 4Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.We all know that it is possible for ordinary people to make their on the equator (赤道), although often they may feel uncomfortably hot there. Millions do it. but as for the North Pole(北极)—— we that it is not only a dangerously cold place, but that people like you and me would find it quite impossible to livethere. At the present time only the scientists and explorers can do so, and they use special equipment. Men had been traveling across and around the equator on wheels, on their feet or in ships for thousands of years; but only a few men, with great difficulty and in very recent time, have ever crossed the ice to the North Pole. So it may surprise you to learn that, when traveling by air, it is really safer to fly over the North Pole than over the equator. Of course, this is not true about landings in the polar region (which passenger aeroplanes do not make), but the weather, if we are flying at a height of 5,000 meters above the Pole, is a delight. At 4 000 meters and more above the earth you can always be that you will not see a cloud in the sky as far as the eye can reach. In thetropics (热带), on the other hand, you are not certain to keep clear of bad weather even at such heights as 18,000 or 20,000 meters.Aeroplanes can’t climb as high or as quickly in cold air as in warm. Nor can clouds. In practice, this is an advantage to the aeroplane, which is already at a good height when it reaches the polar region and so does not need to climb, while at the same time cold air keeps the clouds down low.16. “Millions do it.” In this sentence “do it” refers to (D. making homes on the equator)17. The polar region is (B. a good place to fly over)18. It is a delight to fly at the Pole because there (C. planes are clear of bad weather)19. Aeroplanes can climb quickly (A. in warm air)20. Aeroplanes usually do not need to climb quickly or fly high in the polar region because (B. there are no clouds at all)PartⅡVocabulary and Structure21. He knows little of English to say (C. nothing) of English culture.22. Being ignorant of the law is no (B. excuse) of breaking the law.23. The new law, it is said, will be (A. put into effect )24. Life is often compared (D. to)a stage by many writers.25. Television makes us better(C. informed) than ever before.26. You could have done much better yesterday. Why (A. didn’t you)?27. Air, or (D. what) is called atmosphere, surrounds the whole earth.28. If I do something in vain, I do it (B. without success).29. The old man walked slowly, stopping frequently (D. to rest).30. The pain will go away (A. by an by)31. Don’t you think it is timeyou (B. gave up)smoking?32. (D. As) was pointed above, this substance can be used as a substitute.33. I couldn’t find peter, (C. nor)did I know where he had gone.34. If I say I don’t think much of this book, this means that (D. I havea poor opinion of it)35. When you (B. talked ) this over with her, you should not see her any more.36. The (D. two little yellow) flowers were all that remained.37. The Olympic Committee has drawn up strict rules for the sportsmen to (A. go by).38. I’m far from (A. pleased) with what you have done.39. The ability (B. to be clearly heard) is very important for any speaker.40. (C. What if) she finds out that you’ve lost her books.41. Dr. Robert went to New York, bought some books and (D. visited his daughter)42. Are you serious in (D. putting forward) such a view?43. The plane crashed, its bombs(C. exploding) as it hit the ground.44. You should be content (C. with) what you have.45. “Do you like to ride on the old bus to school?” Yes, I prefer it (B. to walking ).”46. My vacation begins next Tuesday, (D. when) I will leave for Florida.47. Can you tell me (B. what it is) about the city that makes people love it so much?48. Though he is very intelligent, he is (C. nevertheless) rather modest.49. Lack of imagination is an obstacle (A. to)one’s advancement.50. If you can provide the wine, I’ll (A. see to) the food.51.He was fully (B. sensible) of his own shortcomings.52. The magnificent museum is said (B. to have been built) about a hundred years ago.53. Not once (C. have you copied) your sentence correctly.54. That mountain village can’t be (A. reached) by telephone yet.55. Problems will (B. arise) if you do it this way.56. (A. While) many people prefer coffee, he drinks tea as usual.57.Don’t risk(A. losing) the job which so many people want.58. His mother insisted that he(A. put on) the coat when going out.59. They have done things they ought (C. not to have done)60. There is nothing we can do(A. but) wait.PartIII Identification61. This morning I got up late, so I came to school ten minutes (later 改成late).62. A good artist like a good engineer learns as (many改成much)from his mistakes as from successes.63. This is the sportsman (whom 改成who)everyone says will win the first prize at the Winter Olympic Games.64. Unlike Americans who seem to prefer coffee, the English (drinks 改成drink) a great deal of tea.65. (Convincing改成Convinced) that they were trying to poison him, he refused to eat anything.66. Would you mind waiting a moment for me? My work will be finished (at no time改成in no time).67. He will not (borrow改成lend) you the money even if you ask.68. It is important that she (goes to改成go to) see the doctor immediately.69. You have heard from him since last month, (have改成haven’t) you?70. (Walking改成When I was walking) in the street, the cars and buses are running like streams. PartIV CloseFor thousands of years, people thought of glass as something beautiful to look at. Only recently 71 come to 72 something look through. Stores 73 their goods in large glasswindows. Glass bottles and jars 74 food and drink allow us 75 the contents. Glass 76 spectacles(眼镜), microscopes, telescopes, and 77 very useful and necessary objects, 78 glasses, are used by people who cannot see 79 or by people who want to protect their eyes 80 bright light. Microscopes make tiny things larger81 we can examine them. Telescopes82 objects that are far away appear83 closer to us.84 in recent years plastics have replaced glass 85 conditions where glass might be 86 broken there are new uses 87 for glass that were never imagined in the 88. Perhaps the greatest 89 of glass is that its constituent(形成的) parts areinexpensive and can be found 90 over the world.71. A. they B. do they C. they have D. have they72. A. think it B. think if of C. think it as D. think of it as73. A. protect B. hide C. displayD. set aside74. A. hold B. held C. that holdD. that holding75. A. see B. to see C. seeing D. seen76. A. used to make B. is used to mak C. is used to making D. used to making77. A. many others B. many other C. else D. another78. A. and B. as well C. or D. either79. A. perfectly B. perfect C. perfection D. perfected80. A. from B. in C. with D. beyond81. A. so as B. as that C. so thatD. such that82. A. let B. watch C. get D. make83. A. ever B. rather C. more D. much84. A. Because of B. Despite C. However D. Although85. A. Under B. below C. withinD. on86. A. hardly B. easily C. nearlyD. almost87. A. Being developed B. be developed C. be developed D. to be developed88. A. ancient B. past C. old D. aged89. A. goodness B. advance C. advantage D. progress90. A. all B. around C. anywhereD. wholly1999年成人英语统测答案PartI Reading Comprehension1.C2.A3.C4.D5.B6.B7.C8.B9.A 10.B11.D 12.C 13.A 14.D 15.A 16.D 17.B 18.B 19.A 20.BPartⅡVocabulary and Structure21.C 22.B 23. A 24. D 25.C 26.A 27.D 28.B 29.D 30.A 31.B 32.D 33.C 34.D 35.B36.D 37.A 38.A 39.B 40.C 41.D 42.D 43.C 44.C 45.B 46.D 47.B 48.C 49.A 50.A51.B 52.B 53.C 54.A 55.B 56.A 57.A 58.A 59.C 60.APartIII Identification61.D 62.C 63.D 64.C 65.D 66.D 67.B 68.C 69.D 70.APartIV Close71.D 72.D 73.C 74.C 75.B 76.B 77.B 78.A 79.A 80.A81.C 82.D 83.D 84.D 85.A 86.B 87.A 88.B 89.C 90.A。