2015年成人高考专升本英语试卷及答案

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第I卷第一部分：听力理解( 本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分)Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questione will be spoken only once.Short Conversations1. A) John’s cottage is similar to Paul’s.B)John’s cottage is much newer than Paul’s.C)John’s cottage is much older than Paul’s.D)John’s cottage is as old as Paul’s.2. A) 55 minutes B) 40 minutes. C) 45 minutes. D) 35 minutes.3. A) Watch TV at home. B) Eat in a restaurant and then see a movie.C) Go anywhere D) Prepare for tomorrow’s exam.4. A) A shop assistant. B)A post office clerk.C) A waitress. D) An air stewardess.5. A) Going to New Mexico. B) Going to the wedding party.C)Going to Arizona. D)Going to the museum.6. A) A repairman. B) A doctor. C)A salesman. D) A postman.7. A) In a hotel. B)At a reception desk.C) At a supermarket. D)At a tailor’s shop.8. A) The woman isn't sure when the train will arrive.B) The train was caught in an accident.C) The train may arrive at 9:15.D) The train will not arrive.Long Conversation 1Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) To ask for advice B) To blame the doctor.C) To chat with a friend. D) To make an appointment.10. A) Parents should tell their kids honesty is vital.B) Parents should set a good model.C) Parents should value honesty a lot.D) Parents should praise their kids for telling the truth.11. A) Open up a dialogue B) Ask them why they have lied.C) Place blame. D) Acknowledge their feelings.12. A) Keep a cool head in the first place.B) Tell them if they lie again, they will be punished.C) Punish their children.D) Tell them you don’t believe them any more.Long Conversation 2Questions 13 to 14 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) She didn’t help John in the test.B) Professor Smith talked to her about her score.C)She told Professor Smith that John cheated in the test.D)She failed in the economics test.14. A)John cheated in the test.B)George passed the economics test.C)The woman failed in the economics test.D)Professor Smith knew that somebody cheated in the test.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you heara question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage One 1Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) Starting a family. B) Table manners. C) Growing up. D) Dining out.16. A)It was the first time he was called “Mister”.B)It was the first time his parents treated him as an adult.C)It was the first time he behaved as an adult before his parents.D)It was the first time he took his parents out for dinner.17. A) Parents usually regard their children as grown-ups when they reach 13.B)The waiter usually places the bill in the middle of the table.C)The speaker’s father used to pay their restaurant bills.D)The family used to go to a restaurant for dinner when they got together.Passage TwoQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) Relatives. B) Former classmates. C) Neighbors. D) Colleagues.19. A) When Rhonda invited her to tea.B)When the speaker took Rhonda to a movie.C)When they visited the zoo together.D)When they took a trip abroad together. 20. A) When Rhonda shared joy in her accomplishments.B)When Rhonda came to her help when she was in need.C)When she gave up her plans to help Rhonda.D)When she refused to take Rhonda's advice.Part II Vocabulary and StructureDirections:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. She tries her best to ____the changes in fashion.A) keep up with B) put off C) come up with D) go by22. If you try to learn too many things at a time, you may get____.A) troubled B) mistaken C) confused D) interfered23. We can ____with people in most parts of the world by telephone.A) communicate B) tell C) relate D)connect24. The book tells us about the author’s life _____about his writings.A) also B)as much as C) as well as D) as well25. I got a splitting headache. It kept me ____the whole night.A) waken B) aware C)awake D) waking26. I'd like to ____ a special seat for the concert of May 5.A) serve B) reserve C) preserve D) conserve them27. The students of this university complain about traffic noises which _____when they are having classes.A) disturb B) interrupt C) prevent D) interfere28. Mary ______ her bag at the first sight by seeing its color.A) identified B) told C)knew D)claimed29. The picture _____ me of the days when I spent my childhood in the countryside.A) reminded B) collected C) remembered D) recalled30. Over the years my father had gradually ______ a collection of precious stamps.A) collected B) gathered C)accumulated D)absorbed31. It was hard work, but they _____to it and got the job done.A) adjust B)follow C)continue D)stuck32. This article ______ more attention to the problem of cultural interference in foreign language teaching and learning.A)calls for B) allows for C) cares for D) applies for33. Although buses are ______to depart at a certain hour, they are often late.A) scheduled B) obligated C) requested D) loaded34. What _____ to him is whether the job allows him to pursue his studiesA) matters B)happens C)refers D)applies35. A smart appearance makes a ______impression at an interview.A) favorable B)favored C)favorite D)favoring36. Mary _____ like to surf the Internet. She often spends hours on line.A) did B)does C)do D)is37. She pretended not ______ indifferent but her facial expression betrayed her.A) to be B) being C) be D) been38. We have to get the road repaired ______ .A)no matter how much does it costB)no matter how much costs itC)no matter how much it costsD)no matter it costs how much39. She said that the doctor must have got stuck in a traffic jam; otherwise he______ by then.A) would arrive B) would have arrivedC) should arrive D) must have arrived40. Mr. Smith insisted that the work ______ finished by the end of April.A) be B) had been C) was D) were41. The person ________ I complained is the supervisor.A) whom B) to whom C) who D) to who42. Dr. John _____ be in Paris because I met him in town just now.A) may B) can’t C) might not D) may not43. Michael liked the carving very much, which cost him $2 000. However, he would gladly have paid _______for it.A) as twice much B)much as twiceC) as much twice D)twice as much44. Only when she had accomplished the task_______that she had made a mistake.A) did she realize B) she then realizedC) she realized D) before she realize45. I find it hard to imagine a time when _______to solve.A) no problems will be there B) there will be no problemsC) no problems there will be D) there no problems will be46. When we arrived at the airport, the plane _______ .A) already took off B) took off alreadyC) had already taken off D) has already taken off47. “Would you like to go out for a picnic?” “Yes, it’s _____ day!”A) so a beautiful B) so beautifulC) such beautiful D) such a beautiful48. She grabbed me _______and pulled me out of the taxi.A) a arm B) an arm C) by the arm D) the arm49. I know Mike is slow at understanding, but we should be patient _______ him.A) for B) with C) at D) about50. He is studying diligently________ he should fall behind.A) for fear that B) so that C) unless D) before第三部分：阅读理解（本大题共20小题，51一60小题，每小题2 分；61一62 小题，每小题3分，共30分）Part ⅢReading ComprehensionSection ADirections:There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. Choose the, best answer and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneMany a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between being a writer and writing. In most cases theseindividuals are dreaming of wealth and fame，not the long hours alo ne 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 a20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prospects at all.What I did have was a friend who found for me my room in a New York apartment building. 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 got 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 died wondering. What if I would keep putting my dream to test (even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure). This is the shadow-land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.51. The passage is meant to _______ .A) warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experienceB) encourage young people to pursue a writing careerC) show young people it is unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealthD) advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer52. What can be concluded from the passage?A) A writer’s success depends on luck rather than on effort.B) Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.C) Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.D) The chances for writers to become successful are small.53. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career?A) He found his dream would never come true.B) He hadn't seen a change for the better.C) He wasn't able to have a rest for a whole year.D) He was not able to produce a single book.54. In Line 13“...people who died wondering”，“who” refers to those .A) who think a lot without making a decisionB) who regret giving up their career halfwayC) who think too much of the dark side of lifeD) who are full of imagination even upon deathPassage TwoStudents can travel in the United States without spending too much money if they follow these suggestions.A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, buses and planes. Think about hiking or biking for a part of your trip, too. You‘ll not only save money, but you'll also see a lot more of the country.Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other students —many colleges have '‘ride boards” that list when and where other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same, sort of service —they announce who’s driving where, when,how many riders they will take and what the expenses will be.There are many inexpensive, older hotels near bus or train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostels where young people can stay for only a few dollars a night.You don't have to eat in restaurants all the time, but we don?t recommend a diet of candy and cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm, you can buy food in supermarkets or at roadside stands and have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good, cheap restaurants from travel guides or friends.55. The passage tells students ______ .A) how to get help while travelingB) how to make travel plansC) how to use less money while travelingD) how to choose hotels56. To see more of the country, you’d better travel ______ .A) by plane B) by train C) by bus D) by bike57. According to the passage, staying at youth hostels is ________ .A) cheap B) enjoyable C) comfortable D) convenient58. To save money, you can _______ .。

2015年陕西省普通高等教育专升本招生考试大学英语试题注意事项1.考生领到试题后，须按规定在试题上填写姓名、准考证号和座位号，并在答题卡上填涂对应的试卷类型信息点。

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Part I Vocabulary and Structure(40points)Directions: In this part, there are 40 incomplete sentence. For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1.He was speaking so fast at the conference ________we could hardly follow him.A. whatB. asC. butD. that2.People ________in summer in the lakes around the city, but now there is no lake available.A. used to swimmingB. was used to swimmingC. were used to swimD. used to swim3.--What time is the football game on?--I have ________,but I can check it for you in the newspaper.A. not ideaB. no ideaC. no ideasD. not ideas4.We’ve got two TV sets, but we still can’t watch anything because________ works properly.A. eachB. eitherC. neitherD. every5.Jack worked late into the night, ________he had not finished even half of the job.A. only findingB. only foundC. only findD. only to find6.There is no doubt ________he is a good employee, for he has all the qualities that the company needs.A. asB. WhoC. thatD. what7.It suddenly ________me that we could turn to the police foe help.A. happened toB. occurred toC. took placeD. turned up8.The young man cheated his friend of much money, ________was really disgraceful.A. itB. whoC. thatD. which9.“John is learning German in his free time.”“________.”A. So his sister doesB. So is his sisterC. So does his sisterD. So his sister is10.As the price of oil keeps ________,people have to pay much more for driving.A. to go upB. going upC. gone upD. go up11.If you want to join the club, you need to show your photo ID and________this form first.A. put upB. try out.C. fill in.D. set up12.Since he graduate from the university, he________ in an accounting company in Beijing.A. has been working.B. had workedC. had been working.D. was working13.The sales department was required to ________a plan within three weeksfor marketing the new products.A. turn up.B. get up.C. come up with.D. put up with14.It was because It rained heavily yesterday ________he could not cometo the evening school on time.A. that.B. so that.C. so.D. when15.Nearly________of the 9,000 species of birds feed on insects.A. the three fifth.B. three fifthsC. three fifth.D. the three fifths16.________his brother, John is shy and does not make friends easily with others.A. Unlike.B. Alike.C. Liking.D. Dislike17.He is talking so much about America as if he ________there before, buthe has never been abroad.A. has been.B. had been.C. being.D. has gone18.We must finish the job before Friday, no matter________ different itis.A. however.B. whatever.C. how.D. what19.Before________for the job, you will be required to take a languagetest.A. apply.B. applying.C. applied.D. to apply20.Whether I will go or stay ________on the information about my mother'shealth condition form the door.A. depends.B. department.C. depend.D. depending21.When I was in America, I visited almost all the buildings ________hadbeen built before the 18th century.A. where.B. which.C. that.D. whose22.I suggested ________at the hotel but my wife was eager________.A. staying；to go shopping.B. to stay；to go shoppingC. to stay；going shopping.D. staying；going shopping23.Tom________to his teacher for being late for class.A. apologized.B. pardoned.C. forgave.D. excused24.Much to the students'________, the examination was postponed to thenext Friday.A. problem.B. burden.C. relief.D. belief25.He was anything ________pleased when he heard the news that he was not admitted to his favorite university.A. If.B. so.C. but.D. and26.We investigated other companies in the market to find out ________they would handle complaints from their customers.A. that.B. how.C. what.D. where27.By the end of next year, Rose________ as a manager of the company for five years.A. works.B. is working.C. had worked.D. will have worked28.Mary found________ extremely hard to pass the driving test after the enforcement of the new traffic regulations.A. it.B. this.C. that.D. what29.________a wonderful trip he had when he traveled in China!A. Where.B. HowC. What.D. That30.The general manager sat there, ________to the report from each department.A. to listen.B. being listenedC. listen.D. listening31.The work seemed easy at first but it ________to be quit difficult.A. broke out.B. turned out.C. worked out.D. set out32.We all believe that George is qualified_ ________the job with his experience at the Dean's office for three academic years.A. forB. withC. atD. in33.________is known to all, English is one of the most widely used languages in international communication.A. AsB. WhichC. ThatD. Who34.When you stay in a foreign country for some time, you will get used to the local people’s ________of life.A. ruleB. habitC. wayD. tradition35.The government decided to ________the expenses in office supplies.A. cut downB. cut offC. cut upD. cut in36.With the introduction of the computer, libraries are quiet different from ________they were in the past.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. those37.It’s my great honor ________to give a speech at the opening ceremony of the Art Festival.A. to inviteB. invitingC. having invitedD. to be invited38.My brother brought me a few books, but________ of them was of any use for my paper.A. neitherB. noneC. eitherD. all39.You had better stop watching too much TV unless you want to ________your eyesight.A. ruinB. crashC. blockD. break40.I haven’t seen her for years, but I can still ________her voice on the phone.A. realizeB. listenC. knowD. recognizePart II Reading Comprehension(50 points)Directions: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by five 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 singer line through the centre.Passage 1Anthropology(人类学）is the study of how people live. It includes their family life, religion, laws and language. The term “anthropology”comes from two Greek words:“anthropos” means “human being”and “logy”means “the science of”. Anthropology can be divided into two areas. These two main divisions are cultural anthropology and physical anthropology.Anthropologists define human progress in three main steps. Step one begins with the first human being and continues until the last of people who hunted animals just to survive .Step two includes people who grew food. In this step, there was progress in invention and religion. Step three deals with first civilization, such as those in Egypt and parts of Asia. Anthropologists always seek new information about people .For instance, recent evidence found in Ethiopia and Kenya shows humans earlier in history than it was previously believed.41.According to the passage, anthropology is study of________A. family life, religion and artB. the differences between science and artsC. human beingsD. different cultures42.Which of the following belongs to the second step of human progress?A. Progress was made in religion and inventionB. Humans hunted animals just to surviveC. The first civilization came into being.D. People started to learn science and arts43.Which of the following statements is TURE?A. Furniture and movies belong to physical anthropology.B. Anthropologists are still trying to get new findings about people.C. The study of human beings began in Egypt and part of Asia.D. The first civilization appeared only in Egypt and part of Asia.44.According to the passage, what have anthropologists recently found?A. There are cultural anthropology and physical anthropology.B. There are three step in the progress of human beings.D. There is a longer history of human beings than it was thought before.45.Which could be the best title for the passage?A. AnthropologyB. The Progress of Human BeingsC. The CivilizationsD. The Study of AnthropologistsPassage 2The legal limit for driving after drinking is 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood in the U.S. When tested. But there is no sure way of telling how much you can drink before you reach this limit. It varies with each person depending on your weight, sex, and the sort of drinks you have had. Some people might reach their limit after only about three standard drinks.In fact, your driving ability can be affected by just one or two drinks. Even if you're below the legal limit, you can still be taken to court if a police officer thinks your driving has been affected by alcohol.It takes about an hour for the body to get rid of the alcohol in one standard drink. So, if you have a heavy drinking in the evening, you might find that your driving ability is still affected the next morning, or you could even find that you are still over the legal limit. In addition, if you have had a few drinks at lunchtime, another one or two drinks in the early evening may well put you over the legal limit.In a test with professional drivers, the more alcoholic drinks they had had, the more certain they were that they could drive through a set of moveable posts in the driving test... and the less able they were to do it! So the only way to be sure you're safe is not to drink at all.Alcohol is a major cause of road traffic accidents. One in three of the drivers killed in road accidents have levels of alcohol which are over the legal limit, and road accidents after drinking are the biggest cause of death among young people. More than half of the people stopped by the police to take a breath analyzer test have a blood alcohol concentration of more than twice the legal limit.It is important to remember that driving after drinking doesn't just affect you. If you are involved in an accident, it affects a lot of other people as well, at least the person you might kill or injure.46.The amount of alcohol one can drink before reaching the legal limit________.A. is 80 milligrams of pure alcoholB. is bout three standard drinksC. is different for different people C. is not related to one’s body weight47.When might you be taken to court by the police for drinking and driving?A. When you have driven a vehicle after drinking any alcohol at all.B. When you have had at least three drinks before driving.C. Only when you tests show that you have 80 milligrams of alcohol at all.D. When the police think that you r driving is affected by alcohol.48.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TURE?A. When you have been drinking heavily in the evening, you might be still over the legal limit the next morning.B. The more alcoholic drinks the drivers have had, the more likely they are to pass the driving test.C. If you have had a standard drink, you may drive an hour later.D. If you want to drive safely, you had better not drink at all.49.Alcohol is a major cause of road accidents in that________.A. most drivers who die in these accidents have been drinkingB. more young people die in drink-related accidents than in any other wayC. drinking affects people’s blood alcohol concentrationD. one in three drivers drink heavily50.What does this article urge you to remember about driving after drinking?A. You may be taken to court by the police.B. You may put yourself in danger.C. You may find your driving ability affected.D. You may put many other people at risk.Passage 3On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, dressed for going out, took her handbag with some money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went her handbag some money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the over 60s Club. She always went there on Thursday. It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone. At six o’clock she came home, let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke in her house? How? Had someone got in? She checked the back door and the windows. All were locked or fastened, as usual. There was no sign of forced entry.Over a cup of tea she was wondering whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door—“a master key ”perhaps. So she stayed at home the following Thursday. Nothing happened. Was anyone watching her movements? On the Thursday after that, dressed as usual, she went out at her usual time, but she didn’t go to the club. Instead she took a short cut home again, letting herself in through her garden and the back door. She settled down to wait.It was just after four o’clock when the front door bell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter-box being pushed open. With the kettle of boiling water in her hand, she moved quietly toward the front door. A long piece of wire appeared through the letter-box, and then a hand. The wire turned and caught around the knob on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettleand poured the water over the hand. There was a shout outside, and the skin seemed to drop off the fingers like a glove. The wire fell to the floor, the hand was pulled back, and Mrs. Clarke heard the sound of running feet.51.Mrs. Clarke looked forward to Thursday because__________.A．she worked at a club on the day B．she lived aloneC．she visited a club on Thursdays D．a special visitor came on Thursday Clarke52.If someone had made a forced entry,________.A．Mrs. Clarke would have found a broken door or windowB．he or she was still be in the houseC．things would have been thrown aboutD．he or she would have needed a master key53.On the third Thursday, Mrs. Clarke left home________.A. to go to the club as usualB. to see if the thief was hanging about outsideC. to report the break-in to the policeD. to trick the thief54.The lock on the front door was one which________.A. could not be opened through the letter-boxB. could be opened with a long piece of wireC. could not be opened without a keyD. could be opened by using a knob instead of a key55.The wire fell to the floor because________.A. Mrs. Clarke refused to open the door B．The thief’s glove dropped offC．it was too hot to hold D．the thief just wanted to get awayPassage 4No one knows exactly how many disabled people there are in the world, but estimates suggest the number is over 450 million. The number of disabled people in India alone is probably more than double the total population of Canada.In the United Kingdom, about one in ten people have some disability. Disability is not just something that happens to other people: as we get older, many of us will become less mobile, hard of hearing or have failing eyesight.Disablement can take many forms and occur at any time of life. Some people are born with disabilities. Many others become disabled as they get older. There are many progressive disabling diseases. The longer time goes on, the worse they become. Some people are disabled in accidents. Many others may have a period of disability in the form of a mental illness. All are affected by people's attitude towardsthem.Disabled people face many physical barriers. Next time you go shopping or to work or visit friends, imagine how you would manage if you could not get up steps, or on to buses and trains. How would you cope if you could not see where you were going or could not hear the traffic? But there are other barriers: prejudice can be even harder to break down and ignorance inevitably represents by far the greatest barrier of all. It is almost impossible for the able-bodied to fully appreciate what the severely disabled go through, so it is important to draw attention to these barriers and show that it is the individual person and their ability, not their disability, which counts.56. The first paragraph points out that________.A. there are many disabled people in the worldB. the number of disabled people in India is the biggestC. India has many more disabled people than CanadaD. it is easy to get an exact number of the world's disabled people57.The last paragraph focuses on_________.A. disabilityB. ignoranceC. is includedD. is numbered58. The last word “counts” most probably means “________.”A. is importantB. is consideredC. is includedD. is numbered59.Which of the following statements is NOT TURE?A. Even the able-bodied may lose some of their body functions when they get older.B. There are about 10 percent disabled people in the United Kingdom.C. The whole society should pay due attention to the barriers faced by disabled people.F. There still exits prejudice against the disabled that is easy to break down.60. It can be concluded from the passage that________.A. we should try our best to prevent disabilityB. both physical and mental barriers are hard to break downC. we should take a proper attitude towards the disabledD. the able-bodied people will fully understand the disabledPart III Cloze Test(20 points)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there four choices marked A,B,C and D below the passage. You should decide on the ONE that best fits into the passage and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singer line through the center.Mr. Johnson worked in an office. He was short and overweight, and he looked like a fifty-year-old man 61 he was no more than thirty=five. He 62 three thousand dollars a month and had his own house and car. But he was very miserly(吝啬的）and had 63 friends. He took good care ofnobody but 64 .He was introduced to several girls. but he never bought any 65 for them and no girl liked a man liked him. So he had to 66 alone in his beautiful house. He was always sad of it but didn’t know the 67 .One Sunday morning Mr. Johnson felt lonely 68 and wet out for a walk near a park.It was a fine day. The sun was 69 and the birds were singing in the trees. Beautiful 70 and green grass could be seen everywhere. He 71 about his sadness and walked on. Suddenly he heard someone was calling from 72 .He turned round and saw a pretty girl with a pair of glasses 73 to catch up with him. He felt strange 74 he didn’t know her at all, but he stopped to 75 her.“Don’t you remember me, sir?” asked the girl.” I 76 you last December!”“I’m 77 you’re one of my children ’s father,” the girlsaid .Suddenly she found she didn’t know the man at all and her 78 turned red and hurried off.79 her walking away, Mr. Johnson could not understand 80 it meant. Of course, he didn’t know that she was a primary school teacher.61.A. if B. whether C. though D. where62.A. paid B. was paid C. borrowed D. was borrowed63.A. few B. a few C. little D. a little64.A. he B. him C. his D. himself65.A. live B. play C. work D. build66.A. presence B. presents C. presenters D. presentation67.A. excuse B. advice C. suggestion D. reason68.A. in the office B. At school C. at home D. in the restaurant69.A. flying B. shining C. standing D. sitting70.A. plants B. rocks C. flowers D. stones71.A. wrote B. read C. remembered D. forgot72.A. behind B. front C. away D. over73.A. resting B. trying C. planning D. asking74.A. while B. until C. unless D. because75.A. wait for B. help out C. find out D. discuss with76.A. examined B. hurt C. visited D. invited77.A. happy B. sure C. sad D. sorry78.A. head B. eyes C. nose D. face79.A. Watching B. Drawing C. Beating D. Receiving80.A. why B. when C. where D. whatPart IV Translation(20 points)Directions: In this part, there is one paragraph in English. Read the paragraph carefully and translation it into Chinese.Sometimes in life, you can find a special friends, someone who changes your life just by being part of it; someone who makes you laugh until you cannot stop; someone who makes you believe that there is really something good in the world; someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open. This is forever friendship.Part V Writing(20points)Directions: For this part, you are required to write a comprehension of 120 to 180 words. Your writing should be based on the title and outline given below.On Failure1.人生难免会有失败；2.人们对失败的态度；3.你的观点。

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试Part I 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 blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Babies who are breast-fed may be more likely to be successful in life, a new study published Tuesday suggests. The study followed more than 3,000 babies into adulthood in Brazil. The researchers found those who were breast-fed scored slightly higher in intelligence tests in their 30s, stayed in school longer and earned more money than those who were given formula （配方奶粉）.CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)中央情报局IQ(intelligence quotient) ?n. ?智力商数EQ(Emotional Quotient)情商“Breast-feeding not only has short-term benefits, butalso breast-feeding has long-term benefits, "says Bernardo Lessa Horta of the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil, who led the study being published in The Lancet Global Health. short-term memory短时记忆Long-term memory长时记忆The Lancet Global Health《柳叶刀》杂志(76)?Doctors have long known that breast-feeding can be good for a baby’s health.?长久以来，医生们就已熟知母乳喂养对婴儿健康有益。

[专升本类试卷]2015年专升本（英语）真题试卷一、Phonetics（A）m<u>ea</u>sure（B）d<u>ea</u>dline（C）h<u>ea</u>t（D）f<u>ea</u>ther（A）lau<u>gh</u>ter（B）enou<u>gh</u>（C）cou<u>gh</u>（D）<u>gh</u>ost（A）ro<u>b</u>（B）clim<u>b</u>（C）distur<u>b</u>（D）absor<u>b</u>（A）<u>u</u>ncle（B）prod<u>u</u>ct（C）r<u>u</u>ral（D）<u>u</u>gly（A）sl<u>ow</u>（B）sh<u>ow</u>er（C）fl<u>ow</u>er（D）h<u>ow</u>二、Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirections: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then, mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.6 Only in my thirties______a purpose in life.（A）did I find（B）I did find（C）I found（D）found I7 _____his telephone number, she didn't know how to get in touch with him.（A）Having forgotten（B）To have forgotten（C）Forgetting（D）To forget8 These are the pictures of the hotel______we held our annual meetings.（A）where（B）which（C）that（D）when9 I wonder if there is______university in your hometown.（A）the（B）/（C）a（D）an10 It is______that text messaging while driving is dangerous.（A）significant（B）obvious（C）necessary（D）sufficient11 My secretary usually opens my post______it's marked"private".（A）for（B）as（C）unless（D）if12 My aunt's business has been doing poody, but she's hoping that her______will change.（A）emotion（B）luck（C）duty（D）fame13 Who should be responsible______the accident?（A）at（B）of（C）with（D）for14 The old man, together with his neighbors, ______the performance when it began to rain.（A）have enjoyed（B）has enjoyed（C）was enjoying（D）were enjoying15 My teacher recommended that I______as careful as possible when I took an exam. （A）will be（B）be（C）am（D）were16 Several novels by Mo Yan______into English so far.（A）had been translated（B）were translated（C）are translated（D）have been translated17 The pianist didn't______until the last minute before the concert.（A）turn up（B）turn out（C）turn off（D）turn on18 —I'm sorry about the misunderstanding. —You______apologize: it wasn't your fault. （A）needn't（B）wouldn't（C）couldn't（D）mustn't19 Let's go to the airport a little earlier______we can choose better seats.（A）now that（B）for that（C）by that（D）so that20 Jason made sharp comments on Mary 's idea, but he didn't mean______her.（A）to be hurt（B）to hurt（C）hurt（D）hurting三、Part III Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by a number of comprehension questions. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question. Then, mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.20 As we recently discovered, there is a Stepmother's Day, though it is not on any official holiday calendar. So, it would be safe to assume that there is a similar day for stepdads, too. Right? Well, it depends on what you read. A Google search brought up posts that say, for example, " It's on father's day—father's day is for fathers, step - fathers and people who are like fathers to you—it's a day for making father figures feel special. " Further searching found a Stepfather's Day Facebook page that says, "The unofficial Stepfather's Day is the fourth Sunday of June. " Unfortunately, as of the publishing of this article, only 30 people have " liked" the page. Considering that studies show 3. 3 million men, or 11. 1% of U. S. fathers, live with at least one stepchild, that's only a drop in the ocean.It's interesting to note that there is a National Grandparents'Day. President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978. Law! While grandparents are undoubtedly special people in our children's lives, they are often seen as the most loving family members. But what about the stepparents? The stepparents are the ones who are often the outsiders, the ones who have to endure the hurtful"You're not my dad!"or"You're not my mom!"And yet they never give up. They do their best to overcome the <u>inherent</u> challenges of stepparents and be role models for their stepchildren. These unsung (未被颂扬的) family heroes deserve "official "days of honor. Perhaps if we are loud enough, President Obama,who had a stepfather himself, will sign into law National Stepmother's Day and National Stepfather's Day.Are you with me? Follow me and get your voice heard. How cool it would be if we could make this happen!21 What does the underlined word" that" in Paragraph 1 refer to?（A）11. 1% of U. S. fathers who live with at least one stepchild in the U. S.（B）3. 3 million men who live with at least one stepchild in the world.（C）Father figures who are equally honored in the U. S.（D）30 people who support Stepfather's Day on the Facebook page.22 What did President Jimmy Carter sign into law in 1978?（A）The National Stepchildren's Day.（B）The National Stepparents'Day.（C）The National Grandparents'Day.（D）The National Grandchildren's Day.23 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word" inherent" in Paragraph 2? （A）Inevitable.（B）Lasting.（C）Unbelievable.（D）Tough.24 What is the reason for setting an official holiday for stepparents?（A）Because they are often seen as the most loving family members.（B）Because they deserve respect and honor as family members.（C）Because they love their role as stepparents.（D）Because they are often treated as heroes in the family.24 Most students choose " Homestay" accommodation when they study abroad: others select Home-stay even if they are not on a study visit. Statistics show that it's a form of accommodation gaining in popularity all the time.But what is Homestay? And what makes it so popular?Homestay means living with a family, or "host family" as we say. There are three ways of doing it:choose to learn English in a language school near to your Homestay location:have your English classes in the house with a member of the family who is a qualified teacher:select not to have classes at all when you visit—a popular choice if you want to do the tourist thing for example.Even in their busy summer period the organizations that arrange the Homestays will always try to place you with the most suitable host family to match your requirements. Placement (安置 ) organizations think about location, interests, language level, eating requirements, allergies (过敏) and other requests you may have.Though prices vary according to your needs, good quality Homestay accommodation can be relatively economical—and although you may be charged an extra amount of money if you want your Homestay in or near the city centre. Even if you stay further out, you can expect your journey into the centre not to exceed 30 minutes.Not only does Homestay accommodation represent value for money, it also gives you an excellent opportunity to practise English with your host family. This is a very important extra for students who like to speak as much English as possible. But if you plan to learn English, why not have your English classes in your host family? There's no better way to learn English than this—the perfect combination of learning and accommodation combined with the cultural experience !25 Homestay is an ideal choice for students who______.（A）want to learn statistics（B）plan to study overseas（C）plan to visit relatives（D）want to stay at home26 Who will consider students' requirements before their Homestay starts?（A）The language school.（B）The host family.（C）The English teacher.（D）The placement organization.27 Which of the following is a key factor affecting the price of Homestay?（A）Students' specific needs.（B）Students' language level.（C）Nationality of the host family.（D）Eating habits of the host family.28 What can be inferred from the passage?（A）The author finds Homestay accommodation expensive.（B）The author finds Homestay arrangement complicated.（C）The author is in favor of Homestay accommodation.（D）The author is doubtful about the safety of Homestay.28 Using less energy around the home is easier than you might think, saving your money while creating a healthier, more comfortable living space for you and your family. Changing a few old habits can make an impact on your energy bill, your comfort and theenvironment. Here are some handy tips to make your house more energy-efficient. Lower the heatIf your home has adjustable central heating, lowering the room temperature even slightly can make a difference. You may not feel it, but your wallet will. It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the day. Hang clothes out to dryIf the weather allows it, head outside and dry your laundry on a clothesline. The sunlight will help eliminate bacteria and dust. While clothes dryers get the job done faster, they also use up energy. By hanging your clothes out you'll be cutting greenhouse gases by about three kilograms per load. Take advantage of natural lightInstalling large windows on the northern side of your house can help you make use of sunlight's natural warmth. To stay cool indoors on hot summer days, install blinds(百叶窗) to block the heavy sun. Put your desk near the window, then you don't need a lamp in the daytime. Wrap (裹) your pipesBe sure your hot-water pipes are properly wrapped. In an average home, heating water accounts for more than one-quarter of the energy bill. Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you? Choose the right size for appliances (家用电器)When the time comes to replace appliances, select those that are both energy-efficient and of the appropriate size for your needs. Don't buy bigger ones just because you can.29 What benefit may using less energy at home bring about?（A）Enlarging your living space.（B）Keeping old habits unchanged.（C）Having a healthier living environment.（D）Improving your work efficiency.30 Which of the following is one of the advantages of hanging clothes out to dry?（A）It gets clothes dry much faster than clothes dryers.（B）It uses half the energy that clothes dryers do.（C）It may help to build a greenhouse.（D）It helps remove bacteria in clothes.31 What can be installed on the northern side of your house to make better use of natural light?（A）Shades.（B）Windows.（C）Blinds.（D）Curtains.32 Besides energy-efficiency, what else should be considered when replacing appliances? （A）Proper size.（B）Good quality.（C）Replacing time.（D）Reasonable price.32 I talk to strangers for a living and love the challenge of getting their stories published in news-papers. I've been married for years, but until six months ago, I couldbe a typical absent-minded husband. Often I was just nodding when I was supposed to. When my wife asked, <u>" Did you even hear what I just said?"</u>I would defensively say, " Of course I did!"In January, I began to lose my voice. Doctors told me I needed surgery, or my throat would be permanently damaged. Total silence would be required for the first few weeksof my recovery.Two hours after the surgery, my eyes filled with tears as my two—year—old son looked puzzled because I wouldn't answer his questions. I wanted to talk but couldn't. Luckily, I'd recorded myself reading some of his favorite books. That would come in handy the next couple of weeks.When I got home, I noriced a"side effect" : as my wife talked to me to keep up my spirits, I wasn't just hearing her: I was listening to her. Over the next few weeks, I didn't want to miss a word she said. I began to hear sweetness in her voice. It had never left. I'd just stopped noticing. I found myself understanding her better on topics I'd previouslydismissed as" things I just don't get as a guy". I also realized my son wasn't just talking nonstop but that he often had thoughtful things to say. Even while walking my dog in the woods near our home, I began hearing pleasant patterns in birdsongs. Before my surgery, I'd have spent those walks on my phone.After several weeks, I was fully recovered. Conversation in our house is better now, not because I'm talking more. I'm just listening better and becoming less and less surprised that I like what I hear.33 According to the passage, the author is most likely a______.（A）journalist（B）doctor（C）driver（D）teacher34 What does the wife mean by asking" Did you even hear what I just said?" in Paragraph 1 ?（A）You didn't have to nod while you were listening.（B）You should tell me what I said iust now.（C）You should listen to me.（D）You didn't want to talk with me.35 What is true of the author after the surgery?（A）He was unwilling to talk to his wife.（B）He was unable to communicate with his son.（C）He was required to keep silent for the first few months.（D）He was worried about his recovery after the surgery.36 What did the author realize after the surgery?（A）His dog liked pleasant birdsongs.（B）His son didn't like talking.（C）His wife was a talkative woman.（D）His house was full of pleasant talks.36 Coconut(椰子)is an unusual food for many reasons. It is one of the largest<u>edible</u> seeds produced by any plant. Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world—it consists of both" meat" and" water" inside. The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar, as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings: the coconut water is a white and sweet liquid.Portuguese (葡萄牙的) explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco , meaning" ghost" in their language. The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghost's face, and the tree has had that name ever since.The coconut has varied uses. It is used to make various cooking oils for fast-food restaurants around the world to make diet materials. The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates, providing a cool and refreshing beverage fight off the tree. This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks. Even the shell itself has many uses, including animal food and fertilizer.Yet the coconut is also useful in many ways that have nothing to do with food. Coconut oil is used for cosmetics(化妆品) , medicines, and so on. Dried coconut shells are used in many countries as a tool for shining wood floors. The shells are also used for shirt buttons, and are commonly found on Hawaiian clothing. They are even used for musical instruments and bird houses.And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit. The coconut tree, which produces the nut, also produces many useful things. It's no wonder that the coconut tree has been taken as"the tree of life".37 What does the underlined word "edible "in Paragraph 1 mean?（A）Eatable.（B）Available.（C）Visible.（D）Collectible.38 The coconut got its name because of______. （A）its round shape（B）its ghostlike appearance（C）its hard shell（D）its white color39 What is the passage mainly about?（A）Types of coconut seeds.（B）The discovery of coconut.（C）The history of coconut.（D）Uses of coconut.40 What can be learned from the passage? （A）Coconut fluid can become fertilizer. （B）Coconut trunks are houses for birds. （C）Coconut trees are useful plants.（D）Coconut oil is rare and expensive.四、Part IV ClozeDirections: There are some blanks in the following passages. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the one that best fits into the passages. Then, mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.40 Where do cars get their energy from? For most cars, the answer is petrol. 【C1】______some cars use electricity. These cars have【C2】______motors that get their power from large batteries. In【C3】______, there are even cars that have【C4】______an electric motor and a petrol motor. These types of cars are【C5】______hybrid(混合) cars.Most people tend to think of electric cars as a new【C6】______, but they have been around for a long time. In the【C7】______19th and early 20th centuries electric cars were common because the technology for petrol engines was not very advanced. But【C8】______the petrol engine became easier to make and more powerful, this type of engines became the most【C9】______Interest in electric cars was high in the 1970s and 1980s because【C10】______became very expensive. Recendy, electric cars have again become well-liked because people want cars that pollute【C11】______Electric cars are better than petrol cars【C12】______several ways. The biggest benefit is reduced pollution. In areas【C13】______there is a high percentage of electric cars, pollution is not that serious. The second benefit of electric cars is a【C14】______in the dependence on foreign oil. Several countries don't want to【C15】______on oil from other countries. Since electric cars can run on electricity from coal or nu—clear power stations, there is less need to import oil.41 【C1】（A）But（B）Nor（C）Or（D）And42 【C2】（A）traditional（B）common （C）same （D）special 43 【C3】（A）summary （B）detail （C）time （D）addition 44 【C4】（A）all （B）both （C）either （D）neither 45 【C5】（A）described （B）regarded （C）called （D）known46 【C6】（A）invention （B）innuence （C）instrument （D）intention 47 【C7】（A）last（B）beginning （C）recent （D）late48 【C8】（A）unless （B）after （C）before （D）until49 【C9】（A）popular （B）comfortable （C）difficult（D）dangerous 50 【C10】（A）motors （B）power （C）cars （D）oil51 【C11】（A）much （B）more （C）less （D）few52 【C12】（A）by（B）in（C）at（D）on53 【C13】（A）when（B）where（C）what（D）which54 【C14】（A）start（B）need（C）reduction（D）rise55 【C15】（A）put（B）hold（C）rely（D）keep五、Part VII Writing56 For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100 -120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.你(Li Yuan)在英语学习中遇到了一些困难，希望得到帮助。

2015年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（高起点）试题及答案解析
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2015年成人高考专升本《英语》语法模拟试题和答案解析第二部分：用法和语法结构(Part II Vocabulary and Structure),共30题，考试时间为20分钟。

从题中所给的A, B, C,D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

A节(Sectiona)词语用法21.There is miserable news that very few people______ the earthquakeA.recoverB.survivedC.existedD.discovered22.I asked him to________ me a few minutes so that I could have a word with him.A.spendB. spareC.save D share23 _______your book.and do this work first.You may read it later.A.Put outB.Put awayC.Put upD.Put on24.Until then did I realize that their marriage had______ because they had little in common.A.put offB.given upC.broken downD.called off25.Would you like to come to see a film with me tonightI’d loveto._____I didn’t finish my homework yet.A.andB.soC.asD.but27.Many companies are seeking to exploit and develop the rich natural_______ regions.A.sourcesB.resourcesC.materialsD.power28.Some local companies are making great efforts to _____ with foreign companies for a share of the market.A.connectbine C compete pare29.Many students will watch TV only to_____time during the summer vacation.A.spendB.wasteC.enjoyD.kill30.We were all _________when we heard the _____ news that the rescue team found anothersurvivor.A.excited;excitedB.exciting;excitingC.excited;excitingD.exciting;excited答案解析：21.【答案解析】B。

2015年成人高考专升本英语模拟试题及答案解析（二）1．Phonetics(5 points)Directions：In each of the following groups of words，there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A，B，C and D．Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation．Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet．( )1．A．energyB．engineerC•encourageD•entrance( )2．A．excellentB．expensiveC．experienceD．experiment( )3．A．secretaryB．selectC．separateD．sentence( )4．A．whisperB．whistleC. withinD．while( )5．A．practiceB．possibleC．physicalD．pacificⅡ．Vocabulary and Structure(15 points)Directions：There are l5 incomplete sentences in this section．For each sentence there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet。

成人专升本英语真题和答案解析集团档案编码：[YTTR-YTPT28-YTNTL98-UYTYNN08]2015年成人高考专升本英语考试真题I. Phonetics (5 points )Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there, are four underlined letters or lettercombinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one thatis different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1题单选选出下面读音不同的选项( )。

A.ruralB.uglyC.productD.uncle参考答案：A2题单选选出下面读音不同的选项( )。

A.flowerB.howC.showerD.Slow参考答案：D3题单选选出下面读音不同的选项( )。

A.coughB.ghostC.enoughD.1aughter参考答案：B4题单选选出下面读音不同的选项( )。

A.disturbB.absorbD.Rob参考答案：C5题单选选出下面读音不同的选项( )。

A.heatB.featherC.deadlineD.Measure参考答案：AII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence andblacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6题单选 These are the pictures of the hotel __________ we held our annual meetings.A.thatB.whenC.whichD.where参考答案：D7题单选 I wonder if there is __________ university in your hometown.A.aB.anC./D.the参考答案：A8题单选 Only in my thirties __________a purpose in life.B.found IC.I did findD.did I find参考答案：D9题单选 __________ his telephone number， she didn’t know how to get in touch with him.A.ForgettingB.To forgetC.To have forgottenD.Having forgotten参考答案：D10题单选 My aunt’s business has been doing poorly，but she’s hoping that her__________ will change.A.dutyB.fameC.luckD.emotion参考答案：C11题单选 Who should be responsible __________ the accident?A.withB.forC.ofD.at参考答案：B12题单选 It is __________ that text messaging while driving is dangerous.A.necessaryB.sufficientD.significant参考答案：C13题单选 My secretary usually opens my post__________ it’s marked“private”.A.unlessB.ifC.asD.for参考答案：A14题单选 Several novels by Mo Yan __________ into English so far.A.are translatedB.have been translatedC.were translatedD.had been translated参考答案：B15题单选 The pianist didn’t __________ until the last minute before the concert.A.turn offB.turn onC.turn outD.turn up参考答案：D16题单选 The old man，together with his neighbors，__________ the performance when it began to rain.A.was enjoyingB.were enjoyingC.has enjoyedD.have enjoyed17题单选 My teacher recommended that l__________ as careful as possible when I took an exam.A.amB.wereC.beD.will be参考答案：C18题单选 Let’s go to the airport a little earlier __________ we can choose better seats.A.by thatB.so thatC.for thatD.now that参考答案：B19题单选 Jason made sharp comments on Mary’s idea，but he didn’t mean __________ her.A.HurtB.HurtingC.to hurtD.to be hurt参考答案：C20题单选——I’m sorry about the misunderstanding.一You__________ apologize，it wasn’t your fault.A.couldn’tB.mustn’tC.wouldn’tD.needn’t参考答案：DⅢ. Cloze ( 30 points)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, Cand D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Where do cars get their energy from For most cars，the answer is petrol. 21 some cars use electricity.These cars have 22 motors that get their power from large batteries. In 23 , there are even carsthat have 24 an electric motor and a petrol motor.These types of cars are 25 hybrid(混合)cars.Most people tend to think of electric cars as a new 26，but they have been around for a long time.In the 27 19th and early 20th centuries electric cars were common because the technology for petrol engines was not very advanced.But 28 the petrol engine became easier to make and more powerful，this type of engines became the most 29 .Interest in electric cars was high in the l970s and 1980s because 30 became very expensive.Recently，electric cars have again become well-liked because people want cars that pollute 31 . Electric cars are better than petrol cars 32 several ways. The biggest benefit is reduced pollution.In areas 33 there is a high percentage of electric cars，pollution is not that serious.The second benefit of electric cars is a 34 in the dependence on foreign oil.Several countries don’t want to 35 on oil from othercountries.Since electric cars can run on electricity from coal or nuclear power stations，there is less need to import oil.21题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.orB.AndC.NorD.But参考答案：D22题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.sameB.specialmonD.traditional参考答案：B23题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.timeB.additionC.detailD.summary参考答案：B24题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.eitherB.neitherC.bothD.all参考答案：C25题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.calledB.knownC.regardedD.described参考答案：A26题单选请填写最佳答案( ) A.instrumentB.intentionC.influenceD.invention参考答案：D27题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.recentteC.beginningst参考答案：B28题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.beforeB.untilC.afterD.unless参考答案：C29题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.difficultB.dangerousfortableD.popular参考答案：D30题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.carsB.oilC.powerD.motors参考答案：B31题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.lessB.fewC.moreD.much参考答案：A32题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.atB.onC.inD.by参考答案：C33题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.whatB.whichC.whereD.when参考答案：C34题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.reductionB.riseC.needD.start参考答案：A35题单选请填写最佳答案( )A.relyB.keepC.holdD.put参考答案：AIV. Reading Comprehension ( 60 points)Directions:There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by fourquestions. For each question there arefour suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Chooseone best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage oneI talk to strangers for a living and love the challenge of getting their stories published in newspapers.I've been married for years，but until six months ago，I could be a typical absent—minded husband.Often l was just nodding when l was supposed to.When my wife asked，“Did you even hear what I just said”1 would defensively say，“of course I did!”In January，I began to lose my voice.Doctors told me I needed surgery，or my throat would be permanently damaged.Total silence would be required for the first few weeks of my recovery.Two hours after the surgery，my eyes filled with tears as my two-year-old son looked puzzled because l wouldn’t answer his questions.I wanted to talk but couldn’t.Luckily，I'd recorded myself reading some of his favorite books.That would come in handy the next couple of weeks.It had never left.I'd just stopped noticing.I found myself understanding her better on topics I'd previously dismissed as “things I just don’t get as a guy”.I also realized my son wasn’t just talking nonstop but that he often had thoughtful things tosay.Even while walking my dog in the woods near our home，I began hearing pleasant patterns in birdsongs.Before my surgery，I'd have spent those walks on my phone.After several weeks，I was fully recovered. Conversation in our house is better now，not because I'm talking more.I’m just listening better and becoming less and less surprised that I like what I hear.36题单选 According to the passage，the author is most likely a__________ .A.driverB.teacherC.doctorD.Journalist参考答案：D37题单选 What does the wife mean by asking “Did you even hear what I just said ”in Paragraph 1A.Yon should listen to me.B.You didn’t want to talk with me.C.You should tell me what I said just now.D.You didn’t have to nod while you were listening.参考答案：A38题单选 What is true of the author after the surgery?A.He was required to keep silent for the first few monthsB.He was worried about his recovery after the surgery.C.He was unable to communicate with his son.D.He was unwilling to talk to his wife.参考答案：C39题单选 What did the author realize after the surgery?A.His wife was a talkative woman.B.His house was full of pleasant talks.C.His son didn’t like talking.D.His dog liked pleasant birdsongs.参考答案：BPassage TwoCoconut(椰子)is an unusual food for many reasons.It is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant.Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world—it consists of both “meat“ and “water” inside.The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar，as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings;the coconut water is a white and sweet liquid.Portuguese(葡萄牙的) explorers gave the nut its name in the l5th century, referring to it as coco，meaning “ghost” in their language.The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghost’s face，and the tree has had that name ever since.The coconut has varied uses.It is used to make various cookingoils for fast food restaurants around the world to make diet materials.The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates，providing a cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree.This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks.Even the shell itself has many uses，including animal food and fertilizer.And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit.The coconut tree， which produces the nut，also produces many useful things.It’s no wonder that the coconut tree has been taken as “the tree of life”.40题单选 What does the underlined word“edible’in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Visible.B.Collectible.C.AvailableD.Eatable.参考答案：D41题单选 The coconut got its name because of __________ .A.its hard shellB.its white colorC.its ghostlike appearanceD.its round shape参考答案：C42题单选 What is the passage mainly about?A.The history of coconut.es of coconut.C.The discovery of coconut.D.Types of coconut seeds参考答案：B43题单选 What can be learned from the passage?A.Coconut trees are useful plants.B.Coconut oil is rare and expensive.C.Coconut trunks are houses for birds.D.Coconut fluid can become fertilizer.参考答案：APassage ThreeMost students choose “Homestay” accommodation when they study abroad：others select Homestay even if they are not on a study visit.Statistics show that it’s a form of accommodation gaining in popularity all the time.But what is Homestay And what makes it so popularHomestay means living with a family，or“host family”as we say.There are three ways of doing it：choose to learn English in a language school near to your Homestay location：have your English classes in the house with a member of the family who is a qualifiedteacher; select not to have classes at all when you visit——a popular choice if you want to do the tourist thing for example.Even in their busy summer period the organizations that arrange the Homestays will always try to place you with the most suitable host family to match your requirements.Placement(安置)organizations think about location，interests，language level，eating requirements，allergies (过敏)and other requests you may have.Though prices vary according to your needs，good quality Homestay accommodation can be relatively economical--and although you may be charged an extra amount of money if you want your Homestay in or near the city center.Even if you stay further out，you can expect your journey into the center not to exceed 30 minutes.Not only does Homestay accommodation represent value for money，it also gives you an excellent opportunity to practice English with your host family.This is a very important extra for students who like to speak as much English as possible. But if you plan to learn English，why not have your English classes in your host family. There’s no better way to learn English than this—the perfect combination of learning and accommodation combined with the cultural experience !44题单选 Homestay is an ideal choice for students who __________ .A.plan to visit relativesB.want to stay at homeC.plan to study overseasD.want to learn statistics参考答案：C45题单选 Who will consider students’requirements before their Homestay starts?A.The English teacher.B.The placement organization.C.The host family.D.The language school.参考答案：B46题单选 Which of the following is a key factor affecting the price of Homestay?A.Nationality of the host family.B.Eating habits of the host family.C.Students’language level.D.Students’specific needs.参考答案：D47题单选 What can be inferred from the passage?A.The author is in favor of Homestay accommodation.B.The author is doubtful about the safety of Homestay.C.The author finds Homestay arrangement complicated.D.The author finds Homestay accommodation expensive.参考答案：APassage FourUsing 1ess energy around the home is easier than you might think，saving you money while creating a heathier，more comfortable living space for you and your family. Changing a few old habits can make an impact on your energy bill， your comfort and the environment. Here are some handy tips to make your house more energy-efficient. Lower the heat If your home has adjustable central heating，lowering the room temperature even slightly can make a difference. You may not feel it，but your wallet will. It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the day.Hang clothes out to dryIf the weather allows it，head outside and dry your laundry on a clothesline. The sunlight will help eliminate bacteria and dust. While clothes dryers get the job done faster，they also use up energy.By hanging your clothes out you’ll be cutting greenhouse gases by about three kilograms per load.Take advantage of natural lightInstalling large windows on the northern side of your house can help you make use of sunlight’s natural warmth. To stay cool indoors on hot summer days，install blinds(百叶窗) to block the heavy sun.Put your desk near the window，then you don’t need a lamp in the daytime.Wrap(裹)your pipesBe sure your hot—water pipes are properly wrapped.In an average home，heating wateraccounts for more than one—quarter of the energy bill.Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you?Choose the right size for appliances(家用电器)When the time comes to replace appliances，select those that are both energy—efficient and of the appropriate size for yourneeds.Don’t buy bigger ones just because you can.48题单选 What benefit may using less energy at home bring about?A.Having a healthier living environment.B.Improving your work efficiency.C.Keeping old habits unchanged.D.Enlarging your living space.参考答案：A49题单选 Which of the following is one of the advantages of hanging clothes out to dry?A.It may help to build a greenhouse.B.It helps remove bacteria in clothes.C.It uses half the energy that clothes dryers do.D.It gets clothes dry much faster than clothes dryers.参考答案：B50题单选 What can be installed on the northern side of your house to make better use of natural light?A.Blinds.B.Curtains.C.Windows.D.Shades.参考答案：C51题单选 Besides energy-efficiency，what else should be considered when replacing appliances?A.Replacing time.B.Reasonable price.C.Good quality.D.Proper size.参考答案：DPassage FiveAs we recently discovered，there is a Stepmother’s Day，though it is not on any official holiday calendar.So，it would be safe to assume that there is a similar day for stepdads，too.Right Well，it depends on what you read.A Google search brought up posts that say，for example，“It’s on father’s day--father’s day is for fathers，step—fathers and people who are like fathers to you-it’s a day for making father figures feel special.”Further searching found a Stepfather’s Day Facebook page that says，“The unofficial Stepfather’s Day is the fourth Sunday of June.”It’s interesting to note that there is a National Grandparents’Day.President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in w! Whilegrandparents are undoubtedly special people in our children’slives，they are often seen as the most loving family members.But what about the stepparents The stepparents are the ones who are often the outsiders，the ones who have to endure the hurtful “You’re not my dad!” or “You’re not my mom!” And yet they never give up.They do their best to overcome the inherent challenges of stepparents and be role models for their stepchildren.These unsung(未被颂扬的)family heroes deserve “official” days of honor.Perhaps if we are loud enough，President Obama，who had a stepfather himself，will sign into law National Stepmother’s Day and National Stepfather’s Day.Are you with me Follow me and get your voice heard.How cool it would be if we could make this happen!52题单选 What does the underlined word“that’’in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Father figures who are equally honored in the U.S.B.30 people who support Stepfather’s Day on the Facebook page.C.3.3 million men who live with at least one stepchild in the world.参考答案：B53题单选 What did President Jimmy Carter sign into law in 1978A.The National Grandparents’Day.B.The National Grandchildren’s Day.C.The National Stepparents’Day.D.The National Stepchildren’s Day.参考答案：A54题单选 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “inherent”in paragraph 2 .A.Unbelievable.B.Toughsting.D.Inevitable.参考答案：D55题单选 What is the reason for setting an official holiday for stepparents?A.Because they love their role as stepparents.B.Because they are often treated as heroes in the family.C.Because they deserve respect and honor as family members.D.Because they are often seen as the most loving family members。