2008年河南专升本-公共英语-真题及答案2008年河南省普通⾼等学校选拔优秀专科毕业⽣进⼊本科阶段学习考试公共英语试卷Part I Vocabulary and Structure （40 points）For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence, and then write the choices in the brackets.1. John and I friends for eight years. We first got to know each other ata Christmas party. But we each other a couple of times before that.A. had been; have seenB. have been; have seenC. had been; had seenD. have been; had seen2. When the education systems of China and Britain, the professor gave no comment.A. being asked to compare B . asked him to compareC. asking him to compareD. asked to compare3. leaves the room at last ought to turn off the lights.A. AnyoneB. The personC. WhoeverD. Who4. his dream of going to college will come true is uncertain.A. ThatB. WhetherC. IfD. Even if5. “What did the teacher say to you just now?” “She asked me.”A. whether I had finished my work or notD. if or not I have finished my work6. The large passenger jets have made the traffic problems at airports, .A. the worse than beforeB. worse than ever beforeC.more bad as beforeD. more bad than it was7. You never told us his phone number, ?A. hadn’t youB. didn’t youC. had youD. did you8. It’s high time about the traffic problem.A. something was doneB. something is doneC. anything will be doneD. nothing to be done9. Great the difficulties are, we must do our best to succeed.A. whileB. asC. althoughD. however10. A man who wants to start a business must have some .A. currencyB. incomeC. wealthD. capital11. He has a habit of biting his lips when he is puzzled.A. particularB. specificC. peculiarD. general12. The manager claimed that his company had the right of publication.A. singleD. sole13. At the conference he expressed some personal views which brought him into with the Party leadership.A. actionB. crisisC. conflictD. power14. The actual cost of the building was much higher than our original .A. considerationB. judgementC. estimateD. plan15. There was more than rain and snow last year, so some parts of the country have been flooded this spring.A. extraB. efficientC. effectiveD. adequate16. Illness him till his death but he never gave up his lofty goal in his life.A. persistedB. pursuedC. trackedD. tolerate17. The students are encouraged to provide service to the poor students.A. valuableB. volcanoC. voluntaryD. voyage18. It was almost dark in the street a few very powerful spotlights.A. excludingB. except forC. exceptD. but for19. Although the United States has long been known as a nation of immigrants, discrimination still exists.A. radicalD. diplomatic20. When they had finished playing, the children were made to all the toys they had taken out.A. put offB. put upC. put outD. put away21. I’m not surprised you failed the exam. You have worked harder.A. shouldB. mustC. wouldD. ought22. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into when judging my examination.A. regardB. countingC. accountD. observation23. If you don’t feel well, please the doctor .A. answerB. promiseC. teachD. consult24. Mary and Jane are twin sisters. They look exactly .A. likeB. sameC. alikeD. same ones25. There some mistakes in your composition.A. haveB. hasC. seems to beD. seem to be26. You can stay here you keep quiet.27. It was not until she had arrived home she remembered her appointment with the doctor.A. whenB. thatC. andD.where28. Without the air to hold some of the sun’s heat, the earth would be on at night.A. very cold for us to liveB. so cold to us livingC. too cold for us to liveD. rather cold of us live29. No one can avoid by advertisements.A. influencedB. influencingC. to influenceD. being influenced30. In other words, all mammals, their sizes are, breathe once for every four heartbeats.A. howeverB. regardlessC. whateverD. according31. The new model costs twice last year’s.A. more thanB. as much asC. as many asD. than32. We have still tremendous to overcome before we achieve our goal.A. obligationsB. objectionsC. obstaclesD. objects34. I hope to meet you again next year.A. sometimesB. timesC. sometimeD. some time35. It wasn’t an accident. He did it on .A. reasonB. intentionC. purposeD. determination36. Henry’s remarks left me about his real purpose.A. wonderB. wonderedC. to wonderD. wondering37. All is a continuous supply of fuel.A. what is neededB. the thing neededC. that is neededD. for their needs38. Applying for a in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the mangager.A. positionB. careerC. professionD. location39. People living in cities to suffer from stress more than people in the countryside.A. intendB. leanC. tendD. inclineB. breedC. tendD. tamePart Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice, and w rite it in the brackets “【】”.Passage 1Procrastination(犹豫不决) is a disease of the mind. A scientific study in recent years has shown that it is a close relative of sadness and attention disorder; that procrastinators tend to be the result of low self-confidence and are likely to experience anxiety.The research has shown, what is more, that the illness has become quite common. Susan Robert, a behavioral psychologist who has written a book called Living With Procrastination, says that about a quarter of the adult population of the United States and Canada report having serious problems with procrastination. “when we say ‘serious’we mean people for whom procrastination causes great discomfort and suffering. We’ve found that such people are more troubled by daily life than others, that possibility of anxiety is much higher among them than in the rest of the population.”In a society driven by achievement, it is little wonder that not being able to work at full steam will bring people sadness. Surely, in the land of opportunity, this anxiety has produced an industry of experts offering solutions. Many books and specialist solutions have appeared. In exchange for $19.95, Dr. Jerome Murray will send out an audio-cassette called “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination.” Dr. Murray promises that if you follow his step-by-step rules you will be empowered to “turn self-defeat into self-realization”. “Since the start of the 1990s, procrastination has been taken more and more seriously,”said Dr. Roberts, who has been treating patients troubled by the condition formore than 20 years. “It is now recognized as a true mental health problem and is being seen more as a psychological problem and less as a moral issue.”41.What is the main topic of this passage?A. Don’t hesitate to give up smoking.B. Don’t regard depression as not important.C. Delay can be a sign of illness.D.Don’t work too hard to stay healthy.42．Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A. Procrastination is a disease of the mind.B. Procrastination is likely to cause a great discomfort and suffering.C. Procrastination is not considered as a psychological problem but a moral issue.D. Dr.Jerome Murray provides some ways to get rid of procrastination.43.How does the author look at procrastination?A.It is something like running.B.It is a disease of mind.C.It is not a permitted act.D.It is not full of stress.B. suffering D. sadness45.What’s the main idea of Dr. Murray’s cassette “Protect your future from thethief of procrastination”?A. Turn defeat to self-realization.B. Turn depression into enthusiasm.C. Procrastination has been taken more and more seriously.D. Turn self-defeat into self-realization.Passage 2Parrots are becoming one of the most popular pets in America and for good reason. The parrot is an extraordinary bird that can be taught to talk, can be easily cared for, and can create a lively atmosphere anywhere. With the help of an energetic parrot owner, a parrot can develop an enormous vocabulary. In addition, a parrot can be trained to say “Pretty boy”or “Polly wants a cracker,”and it also can learn to whistle or sing. No matter what an owner decides to teach a bird, training a parrot takes much patience, but the reward is a stream of chatter. Another reason for the parrot’s popularity is that this pet does not require much care. For example, even a spoiled parrot does not need a house-sitter for the purpose of daily walks and daily feeding. In fact, a parrot owner may leave his or her pet with enough food for five days and have no fear that the parrot will overeat. Still another advantage of owning a parrot is its inexpensive food, including seeds, nuts, corn, and grain－along with an apple, banana, or carrot. Perhaps the most likely reason the parrot is becoming such a well-liked pet is that it is a combination of tameness and wildness. Because the parrot can live in almost any environment, it makes a fine, tame companion for many people. In addition, because it can be easily trained, it is a delightful performer. At the same time, its colorful feathers give it an air of the mystery of the parrot’s native home, the jungle. Thus, the parrot, once a highly valued gift presented to kings and noble families, is now appreciated by a growing number of people.46．A parrot can be trained to do all the following but________.A．talkB．help its ownerC．singD．create a lively atmosphere47．Which of the following is not a reason for the easy raising of the parrot? A．It eats very little.B．Its food is inexpensiveC．It does not need a house-sitter.D．It does not require daily walks as dogs do.48．The word “tameness”in the passage means ______.A．the quality of being brave or unafraidB．the quality of being kind or warm-heartedC．the quality of being uncontrolled or fierceD．the quality of being gentle or trained49. The word “jungle”probably means ______.A．boundless desert with very little plant lifeB．large apartment building with pleasing surroundingsC．wild land overgrown with thick bushes and trees50. The writer ______.A．likes the parrotB．dislikes the parrotC．does not like nor dislike the parrotD．values the parrot highlyPassage 3In my long life I have seen many changes in our habits and customs and conditions in general. I think that you might be interested if I told you some of them.The world I entered at the age of eighteen when I became a medical student was a world that knew nothing of such advanced things as planes, films, radios or telephones. It was a very cheap world. Prices were stable. When I entered St. Thomas’hospital I rent a set of rooms in Vincent square for which I paid 18 shillings a week. My landlady provided me with a very good breakfast before I went to the hospital and a dinner when I came back at half past six. I only had to pay for the breakfasts and dinners twelve shillings a week. For four-pence I lunched at St. Thomas’ on bread and butter and a glass of milk. I was able to live very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself, and have a lot of fun on fourteen pounds a month. And I could always pawn my microscope for three pounds.I spent five years at St. Thomas’ hospital. I was a bad student, for my heart, as you might have guessed, was not in it. I wanted, I had always wanted to be a writer, and in the evenings, after my dinner, I wrote and read. Before long, I wrote a novel called “Liza of Lambeth”, which I sent to a publisher and was accepted. It came out during my last year at the hospital and it was successful. It was of course an accident, but I didn’t know that. I felt I could afford to give up medicine and make writing my profession; so, three days after I graduated from the school of medicine, I left for Spain to write another book, I did not realize, at that time, that I was taking a great risk.51. The text is a talk given by the writer when____.A. he was 18B. his first novel was publishedC. he graduated from the school of medicineD. he was at an advanced age52. The writer graduated from the school of medicine when he was____.A. 18 C. 23B. 28 D. 3053. “A nd I could always pawn my microscope for three pounds”means the writer could always____.A. exchange his microscope for three poundsB. borrow his microscope and pays three poundsC. have his microscope repaired with three poundsD. lend his microscope for three pounds54. In the sentence “I was able to live very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself...”, the word “clothe” means____.A. wear clothesB. make clothes forC. wash clothes forA. he liked to take risksB. he found it easier to make a living by writingC. he was interesting in writingD. he could not study medicine wellPassage 4How often one hears children wishing they were grown up, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Youth is a time when there are few tasks to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addtion, life is always presenting new things to the child---things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes todo; he is continually being told not to do things, or being punished for what he has done wrong.When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parens, he may go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.56．People can experience happiness if they___.A. always thinks of the past and regret itB. value the presentC. are no longer youngD. become old and have much experience57．When people were young, they used to___.A. be in charge of many businessesB. have few things to think about and take onC. look after their younger sisters and brothersD. face a lot of difficulties58．The pains of children lie in the fact that___.A. no one helps them make right decisionB. they are often beaten by their parentsC. they can not be accepted and praised by othersD. they are not allowed to do what they like to do59．Children are usually happy because___.A. old people lose interest in themB. they are free to do wrongC. they are familiar with everything going on around themA. Hard workB. Being free from troubleC. WealthD. HealthePart ⅢCloze （20 points）Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. Foreach blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage and write the corresponding letter in the brackets“【】”.It was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their 61 . This was the beginning of another 62 day in New York City. 63 this day was to be different.Waiting 64 the crowded streets, on top of a 65 110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to 66 a tightrope（绷索）between the two towers of the World Trade Center.Philippe took his first 67 with great care. The wire held. Now he was 648 he could do it. 69 only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a 70 of 131 feet.Soon the rush-hour 71 began to notice. What a 72 ! There, 1350 feet above the street, a 73 figure was walking on air.Philippe made seven 74 , back and forth （来回）. He wasn't satisfied with just 75 . At times, he would turn, sit down, and 76 go on his knees. Once, he had the astonishing 77 to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of 78 watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.After the forty-five-minute 79 , Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked 80 he did it. Philippe shrugged （耸肩）and said, “When I see two tall buildings, I walk.”61.A.jobs B. homes C. buses D. offices62.A.working B. hot C. same D. ordinary63.A.And B. So C. But D. Thus64.A.for B. in C. by D. above65.A.roof B. position C. wall D. building66.A.throw B. walk C. climb D. fix67.A.act B. landing C. step D. trip68.A.sure B. uncertain C. glad D. nervous69.A.Through B. Against C. With D. On70.A.distance B. height C. space D. rope71.A.streets B. crowds C. passengers D. city72.A.height B. pleasure C. wonder D. danger73.A.great B. strange C. public D. tiny74.A.experiments B. circles C. trips D. movements75.A.walking B. staying C. acting D. showing76.A.almost B. even C. often D. rather77.A.spirit B. result C. strength D. courage78.A.patient B. terrified C. pleased D. enjoyable79.A.show B. trick C. try D. program80.A.how B. why C. whether D. whenDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements in this part. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word.81．If your neighbors are too noisy then you have cause for ________.(complain)82．The government has taken drastic measures to _______ the public transport.(modern)83．Writers and artists are always _______ of life for their creation.(observe)84．The manager received twenty ______ for the post.(apply)85．To everybody’s _______,the actor fell off the stage during the evening performance.(amuse)86．Noisy traffic _______ our way of life in this village.(threat)87．She smiled back at the _______ faces of her students.(cheer)88．It snowed _______ last year but not enough for us to use our snow boards.(occasion)89．It is not _______ for him to come home at two or there in the morning working as a doctor.(usual)90．Would you please provide us with a _______ large enough to hold allthe water?(contain)PartⅤ Translation ( 20 points )Section ADirections: There are 5 sentences in this section. Please translate them from Chinese into English.91．随着经济的发展,在中国旅游正越来越受到⼈们的欢迎。
