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2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案第一卷(选择题，共125分)I. Phonetics(5 points〕Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter binations marked a, b, and d.pare 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.capt ai n B.sust ai nC.cont ai nD.ret ai n2.A.pen sion B. mis sion C.ten sion D.revi sion3.A.actr e ss B.busin e ss C.exc e ss D.endl e ss4.A.b ination B.climbing C.bam b oo D.am b ition5.A.bl ew B.cr ew C.s ew D.J ew II. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions: There are 15 inplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best pletes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station, butof them knew it.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7. —The boss wants to talk to you. He seems unhappy with your performance.—Oh,Ibe in trouble. I hope he won't fire me.A.mustB.canC.shouldD. would8. my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for driving license.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9. I'll considerMs. Smith tonight, but I am not sure if I have the time.A.to seeB.seeingC.to have seenD.see10. The trainto arrive at 11: 30, but it was an hour late.A.was supposedB.is supposedC.supposesD.supposed11. Bob doesn't look his age. I think he's somewhere.A. in fortyB. in fortiesC. in his fortyD. in his forties12. I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.onB.forC.atD.in13.a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A. FindingB.Having foundC.We findingD.We found14. Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager,work is going on in the pany.A. usualB. routineC. normalD. regular15. At such a time of crisis, we must try toall differences and stick together.A. set apartB. set backC. set asideD. set down16. Many governments are now takingto reduce smoking in public places.A.stepsB.sidesC.effectD.change17. The employeesmore enthusiastic about their work since their pay rose.A.areB. have beenC. wereD. will be18. Children don't understand initially what they are reciting, butit will have an impact on their thinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19. The university regulations require that the studentsat least 90% of the lectures.A.attendedB.to attendC.would attendD.attend20. In October 2007, the Chang'e-1 satellite was successfullyat Xichang.unchedB. presentedC.regulatedD. engagedⅢ. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地) all over the world is the primary reason species are being extinct(灭绝) or endangered. Houses，highways，dams，industrial buildings，and ever-spreading- farms now dominate 21 formerly occupied by forests，deserts，and wetlands. 22 the beginning of European settlement in America，23 over 65，000，000 acres of wetlands have been drained. One million acres alone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be subtle occurring over a 26 period of time without being noticed. 27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff from farms, can change the 28 and quantity of water in streams and rivers. To 29 living in a delicately balanced habitat, this disturbance can be as 30 as the clear-cutting of a rainforest.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands, remaining species are forced to exist in these 32 areas, which causes further habitat 33. These species bee less adaptable to environmental 34 in fact, they bee 35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by 90%, one-half of its plants, animals and insects will bee extinct.ndscapes B. cities C.maps D. pictures22.A.At B. Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.after all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before25.A.simple B.beneficial C. interesting D. obvious26.A.long B.short C.happy D. sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C. fatal D.surprising31.A.How B. Whether C. Before D. As32.A.crowded B.extensive rge D. bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.support D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV. Reading prehension( 60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May 21, 2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE，Calif.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉). For the second time in five months，a 23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashedher car while driving under the influence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off, Truckee Police say that in both cases, her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge. They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at 346. The legal limit.08.Sergeant J. Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380. If found guilty of the second offense, she faces up to 10 years in prison and fines in excess of2.000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.36.Who is the author of the passage?A. A passenger.B. A policeman.C. A judge.D. A journalist.37. Why couldn't the woman stand and walk?A. She had lost too much blood.B. She was scared.C. She drank too much.D. She had a sudden stomachache.38. Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A. She was caught DUI twice.B. She had her car crashed.C. She refused to take a blood test.D. She drove without driving license.s39. What does the word"nabbed"in the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had the most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman. Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds, as if they were really exactly alike. But that is not the case. In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic, often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people. The Romans were semi-democratic. They had a governing Senate, but the political power was mostly or pletely in the handsof a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders. But the construction interests of the two cultures were also different. The Greeks tended to be more artistic. Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples, columns, and decorative forms. The Romans, on the other hand, were more engineers than artists. They concentrated their efforts on urban planning, well-functioning water pipes, and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar. Both peoples ate very well indeed: lots of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy meals, holding at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact, it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in their warm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40. What is the first paragraph about?A. The Greek and the Roman were similar.B. People misunderstood European civilization.C. Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D. European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The Romans had more political awareness.B. The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C. The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D. The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42. What were the Greeks famous for?A. The overall planning of a city or a town.B. The artistic decoration of the buildings.C. The practical functions of the buildings.aD. The system of water supply and transportation.43. How are the two cultures alike?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago, many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought. Some even thought that owing money to a store or a credit pany was something to be ashamed of. Good citizens, they believed, always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately.Today, however, all that has changed. Credit, as some observers have noted, has bee a way of life in the United States. More and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic, credit cards, to pay for large purchases such as televisions, record players or furniture. Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner, a hotel room or an airline trip. And thereare some situations in which Americans must have credit cards. If they want the temporary use of a car, for example, they first must give the car rental pany the number of their credit card. That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and payCredit cards offer two major services to Americans. First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second, they permit people to borrow, to have the immediate pleasure of owning something, even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time. With credit cards people pay for goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them. And when the time does e to pay, most credit cards offer people a choice. They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percent of what they owe.44. What do Americans feel about using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A. They consider it valuable.B. They regard it as a shame.C. They think it dangerous.D. They find it quite convenient.45. Why does the car rental pany ask for the credit card number?A. To prevent the overuse of the car.B. To make sure that the car won't be damaged.C. To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D. To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46. What advantage can credit card holders have?A. They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B. They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C. They can own something before they actually pay for it.D. They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47. What is the best title for the passage?A. Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB. Credit Services in AmericaC. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the 1893 Columbian Exposition, a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed. It caught the eye of M. S. Hershey, who saw the potential for chocolate. He installed chocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster, and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894.Other Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the 1890's and the early 1900's. But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar.The U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide 20 to 40 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases. The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to American soldiers in Europe. Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned back to themanufacturers. By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home, the American candy bar business was assured. Why? Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same. As a result from that time on and through the 1920's, candy bar manufacturers became established throughout the United States, and as many as 40, 000 different candy bars appeared on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48. Why did M. S. Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A. He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B. He realized that it was possible for chocolate to bee popularC. There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D. He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49. Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A. The adding of new materials.B. The demand in the army during WWI.C. The purchase of new machinesD. The appearance of smaller candy bars.50. What does the underlined word "seat"in the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Focus.B. Position.C. Chair.D. Center51. What is this passage mainly about?A. World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B. The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC. The candy bar industry during World War.D. The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain passed away in 1910, leaving behind a treasure of great literature. But now, 100 years after his death, he'll have a brand-new book on the shelves: a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasn't been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers wait until 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs ) which he spent the last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages, and likely won't be all sunshine and roses. It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends. He also writes negatively about politicians of his day, such as Teddy Roosevelt. It's likely that he requested such a long lead time for the memoirs because he didn't want to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previously published the autobiography has never been available in full, and should provide great insights into the man behind the classic books. The first volume of the set will be available in November, and the trilogy is being published by the University of California, Berkeley."There are so many biographies of Twain, and many of them have used bits and pieces of the autobiography", editor Robert Hirst told The Independent. "But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote. By publishing Twain's book in full we hope that people will be able to e to their own plete conclusions about what sort of a man he was."52. According to Paragraph 1, which of the statements is TRUE of Mark Twain?A. He left behind lots of money.B. His works were written for children.C. His works are full of adventures.D. He is famous for his great works.53. What can we learn about Mark Twain's autobiography from the passage?A. It has been published against Twain's will.B. It shows Twain's respect for politicians.C. It will be published in full.D. It has been recently finished.54. What does the underlined word "trilogy" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. work in three volumes.B. An imaginative work.C. collection of stories.D. Memoirs of famous people.55. What is the purpose of publishing Twain's autobiography?A. To supplement other biographies.B. To help readers to understand Mark Twain.C. To introduce Mark Twain's works.D. To expose new discoveries about Mark TwainV. Daily Conversation( 15 points) Directions: Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and plete the following dialogues by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A.When shall we set offB. What is the timeC. have a wonderful timeD. start packingE. be great funF. What could I getG. What should I take H. where toMary: How do you like the idea of having a piic this Saturday?John: Wonderful. But 56?Mary: What about the Blue Mountain It's quite cool there.John: That's a good idea. Shall we invite Michael and his girlfriend to go with us? Mary: Sure! It would 57 to have them with us.John: Good!58?Mary: You could buy some drinks and sandwiches. And some fruit, too.John:OK. 59?Mary: How about 8 o'clock in the morning? It takes about two hours to get there. John: OK. I'll call Michael and tell him about our plan. We sure will 60.第二卷(非选择题，共25分)I. Writing(25 points)Directions: 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.61.你( Li Yuan)的同学王晶打算在校找一份临时工作，给她写一封电子，容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5~10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点;·鼓励她抓住此时机，前去面试。

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点《英语》试卷及答案解析-精选.pdf

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共105分）一、语音知识：共5小题；每题 1.5分，共7.5分。

在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。

找出这个词。

1. A heat B clean C break D peace2. A. father B. thief C. neither D. thus3. A bear B wear C pear D. hear4.A. use B. excuse C. button D. music5. A. allow B power C. brown D below二、词汇与语法知识：共15小题；每题1.5分，共225分。

从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。

6. -Was the gentlemans name David?-No. I don't think so, but ,go on,please.A. many thanksB. I' d like toC. not at allD. never mine7. Our manager is not in right now. Can I a message?A. leaveB. takeC. giveD. write8. George ought to have arrived this time.A. duringB. onC in D. by9. Once Johnny starts painting a picture, he won't stop until it ..A had been finished B. was finishedC is finished D. will be finished10. The girl is waiting for her aunt on side of the road.A. otherB. the otherC. anotherD. one other11. I never seem to have any time with my parents.A to spendB spentC. having spen D spend12.-The story is too hard to understand-Yes, it's short and there aren't many new words in it.A. sInce B becauseC if D. though13.- will John get to the company?-In three hoursA. How soon B How longC How often D. How fast14.They all looked so happy. They have succeeded after so many failures.A. must B wouldC shouldD could15. I came across this old book while I my roomA. cleanB. will cleanC have cleanedD was cleaning16.Tom is than George, but John is the of the threeA tallest: taller B. taller: tallestC tall: taller D. taller: tall17. The teacher asked all the students in the class to keep their eyes for a minute.A. closeB. closedC to close D. closing18. In the last five years the city out rapidly in all directions.A has spreadB has been spreadC. was spread D spread19. I think Vic feels surprised by the fact I' m smarter than he is.A. why B whichC when D. that20. A good teacher must be too strict too weak.A. either: orB. neither: norC. not only; but alsoD. both;and三、完形填空共15小题；每题2分，共30分。

2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案

2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案)125分第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共I. Phonetics(5 points）Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked a, b, and pare 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.capt ai n B.sust ai n C.cont ai n D.ret ai n2.A.pen sion B. mis sion C.ten sion D.revi sion3.A.actr e ss B.busin e ss C.exc e ss D.endl e ss b ination B.climbing C.bam b oo D.am b ition5.A.bl ew B.cr ew C.s ew D.J ewII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions: There are 15 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.6. asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station, butof them knew it.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7. —The boss wants to talk to you. He seems unhappy with your performance.—Oh,I be in trouble. I hope he won't fire me.A.mustB.canC.shouldD. would8. my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for drivinglicense.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9. I'll consider Ms. Smith tonight, but I am not sure if I have thetime.A.to seeB.seeingC.to have seenD.see10. The train to arrive at 11: 30, but it was an hour late.A.was supposedB.is supposedC.supposesD.supposed11. Bob doesn't look his age. I think he's somewhere .A. in fortyB. in fortiesC. in his fortyD. in his forties12. I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.onB.forC.atD.in13. a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A. FindingB.Having foundC.We findingD.We found14. Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager, work isgoing on in the company.A. usualB. routineC. normalD. regular15. At such a time of crisis, we must try to all differences and sticktogether.A. set apartB. set backC. set asideD. set down16. Many governments are now taking to reduce smoking in publicplaces.A.stepsB.sidesC.effectD.change17. The employees more enthusiastic about their work since their payrose.A.areB. have beenC. wereD. will be18. Children don't understand initially what they are reciting, but itwill have an impact on their thinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19. The university regulations require that the students at least90% of the lectures.A.attendedB.to attendC.would attendD.attend20. In October 2007, the Chang'e-1 satellite was successfully atXichang.unchedB. presentedC.regulatedD. engagedⅢ. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地) all over the world is the primary reason species are becoming extinct(灭绝) or endangered. Houses，highways，dams， industrial buildings， and ever-spreading- farms now dominate 21formerly occupied by forests， deserts， and wetlands. 22 the beginning of European settlement in America，23over 65，000，000 acres of wetlands have been drained. One million acres alone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be subtle occurring over a 26 period of time without being noticed. 27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff from farms, can change the 28 and quantity of waterin streams and rivers. To 29living in a delicately balanced habitat, this disturbance can be as 30 as the clear-cutting of a rainforest.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands, remaining species are forced to exist in these 32areas, which causes further habitat 33. These species become less adaptable to environmental 34 in fact, they become 35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by 90%, one-half of its plants, animals and insects will become extinct.ndscapes B. cities C.maps D. pictures22.A.At B. Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.after all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before25.A.simple B.beneficial C. interesting D. obvious26.A.long B.short C.happy D. sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C. fatal D.surprising31.A.How B. Whether C. Before D. As32.A.crowded B.extensive rge D. bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.support D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV. Reading Comprehension( 60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May 21, 2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE， Calif.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉). For the second time in five months， a 23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashed her car while driving under theinfluence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off, Truckee Police say that in both cases, her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge. They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at 346. The legal limit.08.Sergeant J. Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380. If found guilty of the second offense, she faces up to 10 years in prison and fines in excess of 2.000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.Who is the author of the passage?36.A. A passenger.B. A policeman.C. A judge.D. A journalist.37. Why couldn't the woman stand and walk?A. She had lost too much blood.B. She was scared.C. She drank too much.D. She had a sudden stomachache.38. Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A. She was caught DUI twice.B. She had her car crashed.C. She refused to take a blood test.D. She drove without driving license.s39. What does the wordabbedin the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had the most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman. Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds, as if they were really exactly alike. But that is not the case. In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic, often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people. The Romans were semi-democratic. They had a governing Senate, but the political power was mostly or completely in the hands of a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders. But the construction interests of the two cultures were also different. The Greeks tended to be moreartistic. Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples, columns, and decorative forms. The Romans, on the other hand, were more engineers than artists. They concentrated their efforts on urban planning, well-functioning water pipes, and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar. Both peoples ate very well indeed: lots of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy meals, holding at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact, it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in their warm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40. What is the first paragraph about?A. The Greek and the Roman were similar.B. People misunderstood European civilization.C. Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D. European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The Romans had more political awareness.B. The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C. The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D. The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42. What were the Greeks famous for?A. The overall planning of a city or a town.B. The artistic decoration of the buildings.C. The practical functions of the buildings.aD. The system of water supply and transportation.43. How are the two cultures alike?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago, many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought. Some even thought that owing money to a store or a credit company was something to be ashamed of. Good citizens, they believed, always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately. Today, however, all that has changed. Credit, as some observers have noted, has become a way of life in the United States. More and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic, credit cards,to pay for large purchases such as televisions, record players or furniture. Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner, a hotel room or an airline trip. And there are some situations in which Americans must have credit cards. If they want the temporary use of a car, for example, they first must give the car rental company the number of their credit card. That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and pay Credit cards offer two major services to Americans. First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second, they permit people to borrow, to have the immediate pleasure of owning something, even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time. With credit cards people pay for goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them. And when the time does come to pay, mostcredit cards offer people a choice. They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percent of what they owe.44. What do Americans feel about using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A. They consider it valuable.B. They regard it as a shame.C. They think it dangerous.D. They find it quite convenient.45. Why does the car rental company ask for the credit card number?A. To prevent the overuse of the car.B. To make sure that the car won't be damaged.C. To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D. To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46. What advantage can credit card holders have?A. They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B. They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C. They can own something before they actually pay for it.D. They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47. What is the best title for the passage?A. Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB. Credit Services in AmericaC. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the 1893 Columbian Exposition, a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed. It caught the eye of M. S. Hershey, who saw the potential for chocolate. He installedchocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster, and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894.Other Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the 1890's and the early 1900's. But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar.The U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide 20 to 40 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases. The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to American soldiers in Europe. Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned back to the manufacturers. By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home, the American candy bar business was assured. Why? Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same. As a result from that time on and through the 1920's, candy bar manufacturers became established throughout theUnited States, and as many as 40, 000 different candy bars appeared on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48. Why did M. S. Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A. He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B. He realized that it was possible for chocolate to become popularC. There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D. He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49. Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A. The adding of new materials.B. The demand in the army during WWI.C. The purchase of new machinesD. The appearance of smaller candy bars.50. What does the underlined word seatin the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Focus.B. Position.C. Chair.D. Center51. What is this passage mainly about?A. World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B. The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC. The candy bar industry during World War.D. The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain passed away in 1910, leaving behind a treasure of great literature. But now, 100 years after his death, he'll have a brand-new book on the shelves: a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasn't been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers wait until 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs ) which he spent the last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages, and likely won't be all sunshine and roses. It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends. He also writes negatively about politicians of his day, such as Teddy Roosevelt. It's likely thatwant he didn't for the memoirs because lead he requested such a long time to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.previously have been sections of the memoirs Although small should full, and been available in published the autobiography has never provide great insights into the man behind the classic books. The first being is and the trilogy set will be available in November, of volume the published by the University of California, Berkeley.used many of them have so many biographies of Twain, and There are bits and pieces of the autobiography, editor Robert Hirst told The Independent. But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote. By publishing Twain's book in full we hope that people will be able to come to their own complete conclusions about what sort of a man he was. Twain? of Mark statements of the is TRUE 52. According to Paragraph 1, whichA. He left behind lots of money.B. His works were written for children.C. His works are full of adventures.D. He is famous for his great works.passage? the Twain's autobiography from Mark 53. What can we learn aboutA. It has been published against Twain's will.B. It shows Twain's respect for politicians.C. It will be published in full.D. It has been recently finished.54. What does the underlined word rilogy in Paragraph 4 mean?A. work in three volumes.B. An imaginative work.C. collection of stories.D. Memoirs of famous people.55. What is the purpose of publishing Twain's autobiography?A. To supplement other biographies.B. To help readers to understand Mark Twain.C. To introduce Mark Twain's works.D. To expose new discoveries about Mark TwainV. Daily Conversation( 15 points)below choices from the eight appropriate Directions: Pick out expressions and complete the following dialogues by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A.When shall we set offB. What is the timeC. have a wonderful timeD. start packingE. be great funF. What could I getG. What should I take H. where toMary: How do you like the idea of having a picnic this Saturday? John: Wonderful. But 56?Mary: What about the Blue Mountain It's quite cool there.John: That's a good idea. Shall we invite Michael and his girlfriend to go with us?Mary: Sure! It would 57 to have them with us.John: Good!58?Mary: You could buy some drinks and sandwiches. And some fruit, too. John:OK. 59?Mary: How about 8 o'clock in the morning? It takes about two hours to get there.John: OK. I'll call Michael and tell him about our plan. We sure will 60.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共25分)I. Writing(25 points)Directions: 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.61.你( Li Yuan)的同学王晶打算在校内找一份临时工作，给她写一封电子邮件，内容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5~10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点;·鼓励她抓住此机会，前去面试。

成人高考高起点英语真题及答案

2018年成人高考高起点英语真题及答案2018年成人高考高起点英语真题及答案>>点击查察完满版试题选择题一、语音知识（共5小题；每题1.5分，共7.5分）在以下每组单词中，有一个单词的画线部分与其他单词的画线部分的读音不同样。

找出这个词。

1．A．family B．value C．cat D．baby2．A．show B．now C．yellow D.grow3．A．beach B．1unch C．chair D．machine4．A．human B．cut C．fun D．1uck5．A．sale B．snow C．design D．ask二、词汇与语法知识5小题：每题1.5分，共22．5分。

)从每题的四个选择项中，选出最正确的一项。

6．Tom attended evening school for month or two．A．the：a B．an；the C．不填；the D．an；不填7．Spring is by far time to visit the island．A．better B．the better C．best D．the best8．The weather report says it again tomorrow．A．rains B．rained C．will rain D．has rained9．Bill has a very high price for the car．A．paid B．spent C．cost D．bought1 0. There is nobody here in the office-they have all gone home.A．can B．must C．should D．would1 1．Mary looks great this pair of trousers．A．in B．by C．on D．at1 2．The next morning people found the world outside their houses completely ．A．change B．changing C．changed D．to change1 3．These books should not be from the library．A．taken away B．taken off C．taken down D．taken over1 4．By the time I got home，my grandmother the dinner and was watching TV．A．prepares B．prepared C．has prepared D．had prepared1 5．The reason the president kept silent is still unknown．A．how B．why C．when D．what16．一Will you please open the door for me?一 .A．Yes，please B．My pleasure C．Not at all D．You’re welcome17．James got lost in the city， he had to ask for help．A．or B．SO C．but D．for1 8．Mrs．Smith persuaded her husband the right thin9．A．do B．did C．to do D．doing19.My parents and I couldn’t get into the house last night because 0f US had the key． A．all B．either C．neither D．none20．Dogs have a very sense of smell．A．nice B．clear C．good D．high三、完形填空（共15小题；每题2分，共30分。

2018年成人高考高起点《英语》试题及答案（卷二）

2018年成⼈⾼考⾼起点《英语》试题及答案（卷⼆）2018年成⼈⾼考⾼起点《英语》试题及答案（卷⼆）⼀、语⾳知识在下列每组单词中,有⼀个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读⾳不同。

找出这个词。

1. A. dear B. hear C. near D. bear2. A. coast B. float C. soap D. broad3. A. flow B. plow C. slow D. yellow4. A. customer B. republic C. university D. umbrella5. A. hour B. four C. flour D. our6. A. machine B. chip C. sick D. fulfill7. A. popular B. large C. remarkable D. dark8. A. church B. character C. chalk D. cheat9. A. cheat B. weak C. increase D. area10. A. detective B. decide C. nephew D. desire11. A. curtain B. paint C. sail D. straight12. A. popular B. large C. remarkble D. dark13. A. simply B. fairly C. reply D. peacefully14. A. already B. each C. league D. weak15. A. country B. courage C. pronounce D. double⼆、词汇与语法知识从每⼩题的四个选择项中,选出最佳的⼀项。

16. I can’t find my notebook in the room. I It in the library lastnight.A. ought to have leftB. must have leftC. should have leftD. would have left17. is standing at the corner of the street.A. A policeB. The policeC. PoliceD. A policeman18. They had wanted to help but get there in time.D. won’t19. Tom was disappointed(失望的)that most of the guests when heat the party.A. left, had arrivedB. had left, arrivedC. had left, had arrivedD. left, arrived20. Michael to pass the examination at his second attempt.A. succeededB. completedC. realizedD. managed21. You can borrow that car if you .A. want toB. want itC. want to doD. will want22. You can’t do anything else until you your homework.A. will finishB. finishedC. have finishedD. had finished23. When and where to build the new library yet.A. is not decidedB. are not decidedC. has not decidedD. have not decided24. Father and Mother can write their names.A. oftenB. seldomC. hardlyD. always25. What do you imagine the child uses this old tool ?A. aboutD. of26. John took his friends there by a shortcut, reduced the drive from50 minutes to15.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. what27. On Sunday I always prefer rather than TV all day.A. to read ; watchB. read; to watchC. reading; watchD. reading; to watch28. Was the teacher’s clear?A. explainingB. explainedC. explainD. explanation29. Don’t give up, try for second twiceA. theB. aC. /D. an30. Those are probably the curtains in the store.A. fancierB. most fanciestC. fanciestD. more fancier31. I don’t know her very well, I have met her socially on a couple of occasions.A. so thatB. whenC. althoughD. since32. —Hello, may I speak to Dr. Bush?A. Yes，I’m BushB. Yes，it’s meC. Here is BushD. Speaking33. Don’t leave your books near the open fire. They might easily .A. catch fireB. catch to fireC. catch with fireD. catch up fire34. The Smiths don’t live here in this neighbourhood. They have away.A. livedB. movedC. walkedD. taken35. It would be of us to pretend the accident never happened.A. slowB. fastC. foolishD. clever36. Jack was the sort of man who did not like his actionsA. be questionedB. questioningC. having questionedD. questioned37. He has a knife in the arm.A. hurtB. harmC. woundD. injury38. I like taking . Wherever I visit, I bring my camera with meA. photosB. photosC. photoD. photo’sA. ifB. or elseC. or notD. unless40. We were after all the hard work.A. wear outB. weary outC. worn outD. outworn41. —Who do you think has made my room so dirty, Mom?—It be your younger brother.A. mustB. shallC. willD. would42. Over a hundred people expressed their worries, but were willing to helpA. someB. manyC. fewD. little。

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试专升本《英语》试题及答案解析

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试专升本试题英语第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共125分）I。

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 underlinedparts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation.Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet。

1。

A。

captain B。

sustain C。

contain D retain2.A。

pension B. mission C。

tension D. revision3。

A. actress B。

business C。

excess D。

endless4。

A。

combination B。

climbing C。

bamboo D. ambition5。

A. blew B。

crew C。

sew D。

JewI. Vocabulary and Structure（15 points）Directions：There are 15 incompl ete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A。

B。

C and D。

Choose one answer thatbest completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet.6. I asked two passers—by how to get to the new railway station，but of them knew it。

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点《英语》试卷及答案解析.doc

2018 年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150 分。

考试时间120 分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共105 分）一、语音知识：共 5 小题；每题 1.5 分，共7.5 分。

在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。

找出这个词。

从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。

6. -Was the gentlemans name David?-No. I don't think so, but ,go on,please.A. many thanksB. I' d like toC. not at allD. never mine7. Our manager is not in right now. Can I a message?A. leaveB. takeC. giveD. write8. George ought to have arrived this time.A. duringB. onC in D. by9. Once Johnny starts painting a picture, he won't stop until it ..A had been finished B. was finishedC is finished D. will be finished10. The girl is waiting for her aunt on side of the road.A. otherB. the otherC. anotherD. one other11. I never seem to have any time with my parents.A to spendB spentC. having spen D spend 12.-Thestory is too hard to understand-Yes, it's short and there aren't many new words in it.A. sInce B becauseC if D. though13.- will John get to the company?-In three hoursA. How soon B How long C Howoften D. How fast14.They all looked so happy. They have succeeded after so many failures.A. must B wouldC shouldD could15. I came across this old book while I my roomA. cleanB. will cleanC have cleanedD was cleaning16.Tom is than George, but John is the of the threeA tallest: taller B. taller: tallestC tall: taller D. taller: tall17. The teacher asked all the students in the class to keep their eyes for a minute.A. closeB. closedC to close D. closing18. In the last five years the city out rapidly in all directions.A has spreadB has been spreadC. was spread D spread19. I think Vic feels surprised by the fact I' m smarter than he is.A. why B whichC when D. that20. A good teacher must be too strict too weak.A. either: orB. neither: norC. not only; but alsoD. both;and三、完形填空共15 小题；每题 2 分，共30 分。

2018年成人高起专英语试卷

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点英语第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共105分）一、语音知识(共5小题；每题1．5分，共7．5分。

)在下列每缉单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。

找出这个词。

1. A. bus B. butter C. button D. buy2. A. cabbage B. cage C. captain D. candle3. A. feather B. depth C. theatre D. everything4. A. within B. wonderful C. wrong D. worth5. A. health B. harvest C. happen D. honest二、词汇与语法知识（共15小题，每题1.5分，共22.5分）从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。

6. Go and get your coat. It's_______ you left it.A. thereB. whereC. there whereD. where there7. It worried her a bit _______ her hair was turning grey.A. whileB. thatC. ifD. for8. I remember _______ this used to be a quiet village.A. whenB. howC. whereD. what9. These houses are sold at low price ______ people expected.A. likeB. asC. thatD. which10. A computer does only what thinking people ______.A. have it doB. have it doneC. have done itD. having it done11._______! There's a train coming.A. Look outB. Look aroundC. Look forwardD. Look on12. The accident is reported to have occurred _______ the first Sunday in February.A. atB. onC. inD. to13. ——Do you remember _______ he came?——Yes, I do. He came by car.A. howB. whenC. thatD. if14. Smith was reluctant to tell the schoolmaster _______ he had done the day before.A. thatB. howC. whereD. what15. He will have learned English for eight years by the time he ______ from the university next year.A. will graduateB. will have graduatedC. graduatesD. is to graduate16.______ terrible weather we've been having these days!A. How aB. What aC. HowD. What17. Can you tell me _______ the railway station?A. how I can get toB. how can I get toC. where I can get toD. where can I get to18. The other day, my brother drove his car down the street at ______ I thought was a dangerous speed.A. asB. whichC. whatD. that19. I don't ______ rock and roll. It's much too noisy for my taste.A. go afterB. go away withC. go intoD. go in for20. Parents must _______ their children's act.A. pay offB. rise upC. answer forD. get along with三．完形填空(共15小题；每题2分，共30分。

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2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共125分)I. Phonetics(5 points）Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked a, b, and pare 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.capt ai n B.sust ai n C.cont ai n D.ret ai n2.A.pen sion B. mis sion C.ten sion D.revi sion3.A.actr e ss B.busin e ss C.exc e ss D.endl e ss b ination B.climbing C.bam b oo D.am b ition5.A.bl ew B.cr ew C.s ew D.J ewII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions: There are 15 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.6. asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station, but of them knew it.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7. —The boss wants to talk to you. He seems unhappy with your performance.—Oh,I be in trouble. I hope he won't fire me.A.mustB.canC.shouldD. would8. my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for driving license.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9. I'll consider Ms. Smith tonight, but I am not sure if I have the time.A.to seeB.seeingC.to have seenD.see10. The train to arrive at 11: 30, but it was an hour late.A.was supposedB.is supposedC.supposesD.supposed11. Bob doesn't look his age. I think he's somewhere .A. in fortyB. in fortiesC. in his fortyD. in his forties12. I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.onB.forC.atD.in13. a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A. FindingB.Having foundC.We findingD.We found14. Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager, work is going on in the company.A. usualB. routineC. normalD. regular15. At such a time of crisis, we must try to all differences and stick together.A. set apartB. set backC. set asideD. set down16. Many governments are now taking to reduce smoking in public places.A.stepsB.sidesC.effectD.change17. The employees more enthusiastic about their work since their pay rose.A.areB. have beenC. wereD. will be18. Children don't understand initially what they are reciting, but it will have an impact on their thinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19. The university regulations require that the students at least 90% of the lectures.A.attendedB.to attendC.would attendD.attend20. In October 2007, the Chang'e-1 satellite was successfully at Xichang.unchedB. presentedC.regulatedD. engagedⅢ. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地) all over the world is the primary reason species are becoming extinct(灭绝) or endangered. Houses，highways，dams， industrial buildings， and ever-spreading- farms now dominate 21formerly occupied by forests， deserts， and wetlands. 22 the beginning of European settlement in America，23over 65，000，000 acres of wetlands have been drained. One million acres alone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be subtle occurring over a 26 period of time without being noticed. 27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff from farms, can change the 28 and quantity of water in streams and rivers. To 29living in a delicately balanced habitat, this disturbance can be as 30 as the clear-cutting of a rainforest.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands, remaining species are forced to exist in these 32areas, which causes further habitat 33. These species become less adaptable to environmental 34 in fact, they become 35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by 90%, one-half of its plants, animals and insects will become extinct.ndscapes B. cities C.maps D. pictures22.A.At B. Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.after all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before25.A.simple B.beneficial C. interesting D. obvious26.A.long B.short C.happy D. sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C. fatal D.surprising31.A.How B. Whether C. Before D. As32.A.crowded B.extensive rge D. bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.support D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV. Reading Comprehension( 60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May 21, 2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE， Calif.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉). For the second time in five months， a 23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashed her car while driving under the influence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off, Truckee Police say that in both cases, her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge. They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at 346. The legal limit.08.Sergeant J. Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380. If found guilty of the second offense, she faces up to 10 years in prison and fines in excess of 2.000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.36.Who is the author of the passage?A. A passenger.B. A policeman.C. A judge.D. A journalist.37. Why couldn't the woman stand and walk?A. She had lost too much blood.B. She was scared.C. She drank too much.D. She had a sudden stomachache.38. Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A. She was caught DUI twice.B. She had her car crashed.C. She refused to take a blood test.D. She drove without driving license.s39. What does the word"nabbed"in the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had the most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman. Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds, as if they were really exactly alike. But that is not the case. In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic, often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people. The Romans were semi-democratic. They had a governing Senate, but the political power was mostly or completely in the hands of a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders. But the construction interests of the two cultures were also different. The Greeks tended to be more artistic. Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples, columns, and decorative forms. The Romans, on the other hand, were more engineers than artists. They concentrated their efforts on urban planning, well-functioning water pipes, and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar. Both peoples ate very well indeed: lots of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy meals, holding at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact, it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in their warm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40. What is the first paragraph about?A. The Greek and the Roman were similar.B. People misunderstood European civilization.C. Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D. European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The Romans had more political awareness.B. The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C. The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D. The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42. What were the Greeks famous for?A. The overall planning of a city or a town.B. The artistic decoration of the buildings.C. The practical functions of the buildings.aD. The system of water supply and transportation.43. How are the two cultures alike?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago, many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought. Some even thought that owing money to a store or a credit company was something to be ashamed of. Good citizens, they believed, always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately.Today, however, all that has changed. Credit, as some observers have noted, has become a way of life in the United States. More and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic, credit cards, to pay for large purchases such as televisions, record players or furniture. Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner, a hotel room or an airline trip. And there are some situations in which Americans must have credit cards. If they want the temporary use of a car, for example, they first must give the car rental company the number of their credit card. That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and pay Credit cards offer two major services to Americans. First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second, they permit people to borrow, to have the immediate pleasure of owning something, even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time. With credit cards people pay for goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them. And when the time does come to pay, mostcredit cards offer people a choice. They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percent of what they owe.44. What do Americans feel about using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A. They consider it valuable.B. They regard it as a shame.C. They think it dangerous.D. They find it quite convenient.45. Why does the car rental company ask for the credit card number?A. To prevent the overuse of the car.B. To make sure that the car won't be damaged.C. To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D. To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46. What advantage can credit card holders have?A. They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B. They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C. They can own something before they actually pay for it.D. They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47. What is the best title for the passage?A. Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB. Credit Services in AmericaC. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the 1893 Columbian Exposition, a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed. It caught the eye of M. S. Hershey, who saw the potential for chocolate. He installed chocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster, and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894.Other Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the 1890's and the early 1900's. But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar.The U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide 20 to 40 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases. The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to American soldiers in Europe. Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned back to the manufacturers. By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home, the American candy bar business was assured. Why? Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same. As a result from that time on and through the 1920's, candy bar manufacturers became established throughout theUnited States, and as many as 40, 000 different candy bars appeared on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48. Why did M. S. Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A. He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B. He realized that it was possible for chocolate to become popularC. There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D. He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49. Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A. The adding of new materials.B. The demand in the army during WWI.C. The purchase of new machinesD. The appearance of smaller candy bars.50. What does the underlined word "seat"in the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Focus.B. Position.C. Chair.D. Center51. What is this passage mainly about?A. World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B. The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC. The candy bar industry during World War.D. The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain passed away in 1910, leaving behind a treasure of great literature. But now, 100 years after his death, he'll have a brand-new book on the shelves: a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasn't been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers wait until 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs ) which he spent the last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages, and likely won't be all sunshine and roses. It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends. He also writes negatively about politicians of his day, such as Teddy Roosevelt. It's likely thathe requested such a long lead time for the memoirs because he didn't want to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previously published the autobiography has never been available in full, and should provide great insights into the man behind the classic books. The first volume of the set will be available in November, and the trilogy is being published by the University of California, Berkeley."There are so many biographies of Twain, and many of them have used bits and pieces of the autobiography", editor Robert Hirst told The Independent. "But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote. By publishing Twain's book in full we hope that people will be able to come to their own complete conclusions about what sort of a man he was."52. According to Paragraph 1, which of the statements is TRUE of Mark Twain?A. He left behind lots of money.B. His works were written for children.C. His works are full of adventures.D. He is famous for his great works.53. What can we learn about Mark Twain's autobiography from the passage?A. It has been published against Twain's will.B. It shows Twain's respect for politicians.C. It will be published in full.D. It has been recently finished.54. What does the underlined word "trilogy" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. work in three volumes.B. An imaginative work.C. collection of stories.D. Memoirs of famous people.55. What is the purpose of publishing Twain's autobiography?A. To supplement other biographies.B. To help readers to understand Mark Twain.C. To introduce Mark Twain's works.D. To expose new discoveries about Mark TwainV. Daily Conversation( 15 points)Directions: Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogues by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A.When shall we set offB. What is the timeC. have a wonderful timeD. start packingE. be great funF. What could I getG. What should I take H. where toMary: How do you like the idea of having a picnic this Saturday? John: Wonderful. But 56?Mary: What about the Blue Mountain It's quite cool there.John: That's a good idea. Shall we invite Michael and his girlfriend to go with us?Mary: Sure! It would 57 to have them with us.John: Good!58?Mary: You could buy some drinks and sandwiches. And some fruit, too. John:OK. 59?Mary: How about 8 o'clock in the morning? It takes about two hours to get there.John: OK. I'll call Michael and tell him about our plan. We sure will 60.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共25分)I. Writing(25 points)Directions: 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.61.你( Li Yuan)的同学王晶打算在校内找一份临时工作，给她写一封电子邮件，内容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5~10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点;·鼓励她抓住此机会，前去面试。

2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题与答案

2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共125分)I.Phonetics(5points ）Directions:Ineachofthefollowinggroupsofwords,therearefourunderlined letters orletter combinations markeda,b,parethe underlinedpartsandidentifytheonethatisdifferentfromtheothersinpronunciation.MarkyouranswerbyblackeningthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheet.1.A.capt ainB.sust ainC.cont ainD.retain2.A.pensionB.mis sionC.ten sionD.revi sion3.A.actr essB.busin essC.exc essD.endl essbinationB.climbingC.bam booD.ambition5.A.blewB.crewC.sewD.JewII.VocabularyandStructure(15points)Directions:Thereare 15incompletesentencesinthissection.Foreach sentencetherearefourchoicesmarkedA,B,CandD.Chooseoneanswerthatbestcompletes thesentenceandblackenthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheet.6.askedtwopassers-byhowtogettothenewrailwaystation,butofthemknewit.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7. —Thebosswantstotalk toyou.Heseemsunhappywith yourperformance.—Oh,I beintrouble.Ihopehewon'tfireme.A.mustB.canC.shouldD.would8. my daughterreachesthe ageofeighteen shecanapply for driving license.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9. I'llconsider Ms. Smith tonight,butI amnot sureif I havethe time.A.toseeB.seeingC.tohaveseenD.see10. Thetrain toarriveat11:30,butitwasanhourlate.A.wassupposedB.issupposedC.supposesD.supposed11. Bobdoesn'tlookhisage.Ithinkhe'ssomewhere .rtyrtiesC.inhisfortyD.inhisforties12. Ifeelveryexcitedthethoughtofjoiningmyfamilyinaweek.A.onB.forC.atD.in13.ahotel,welookedforsomewheretohavedinner.A.FindingB.HavingfoundC.WefindingD.Wefound14. DespitethesuddenbreakdownoftheGeneralManager, workis goingoninthecompany.ualB.routineC.normalD.regular15.Atsuchatime ofcrisis, wemusttry to all differences andstick together.A.setapartB.setbackC.setasideD.setdown16.Manygovernmentsarenowtaking toreducesmokinginpublicplaces.A.stepsB.sidesC.effectD.change17.Theemployees more enthusiastic abouttheir worksince their payrose.A.areB.havebeenC.wereD.willbe18.Childrendon't understandinitially whatthey arereciting, but it willhaveanimpactontheirthinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19.Theuniversityregulationsrequirethatthestudents atleast90%ofthelectures.A.attendedB.toattendC.wouldattendD.attend20.InOctober2007,theChang'e-1satellitewassuccessfully atXichang.unchedB.presentedC.regulatedD.engagedⅢ.Cloze(30points)Directions:Foreachblankinthefollowingpassage,therearefourchoicesmarkedA,B,CandD.Choosetheonethatismostsuitableand markyouranswerbyblackeningthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheet.Thedestruction ofhabitats( 栖息地)all over theworld istheprimary reasonspeciesarebecomingextinct( 灭绝)orendangered.Houses ，highways，dams，industrialbuildings ，andever-spreading-farmsnow dominate21formerly occupiedbyforests，deserts ，andwetlands. 22thebeginning of Europeansettlement in America，23over65，000，000acresofwetlandshavebeendrained.Onemillionacresalonevanished 241985 and1995.habitatdestructioncanbe 25oritcanbesubtleoccurringovera26periodoftimewithoutbeingnoticed. 27suchassewagefromcities andchemicalrunofffromfarms,canchangethe 28andquantityofwaterinstreams andrivers. To29living inadelicately balanced habitat, thisdisturbancecanbeas30astheclear-cuttingofarainforest.31remaininghabitatsarecarvedintosmallerandsmallerpocketsorislands, remaining speciesareforcedtoexist inthese32areas, which causesfurtherhabitat 33.Thesespeciesbecomelessadaptabletoenvironmental 34infact,theybecome35endangeredScientistsbelieve thatwhenahabitatiscutby90%,one-halfofitsplants,animalsand insectswillbecomeextinct.ndscapesB.citiesC.mapsD.pictures22.A.AtB.BeforeC.AfterD.Since23.A.forexampleB.inadditionC.atlastD.afterall24.A.bothB.inC.betweenD.before25.A.simpleB.beneficialC.interestingD.obvious26.A.longB.shortC.happyD.sad27.A.ConstructionB.PollutionC.FarmingD.Living28.A.amountB.purityC.natureD.quality29.A.peopleB.speciesC.plantsD.insects30.A.effectiveB.smallC.fatalD.surprising31.A.HowB.WhetherC.BeforeD.AsrgeD.bare33.A.reformB.destructionC.supportD.discovery34.A.improvementsB.changesC.protectionD.development35.A.evenB.farC.moreD.lessIV.ReadingComprehension(60points)Directions:Therearefivereadingpassagesinthispart.Eachpassage isfollowedbyfourquestions.ForeachquestiontherearefoursuggestedanswersmarkedA,B,Cand D.ChoosethebestanswerandblackenthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheet.PassageOneWomannabbedforaDUIatsamecrashspotWedMay21,2:17AMETTRUCKEE，Calif.Call it drunkendriving dejavu(记忆幻觉). Forthe secondtimeinfivemonths ，a23-year-oldCaliforniawomanhasbeenarrested after she crashed her car while driving under the influence(DUI)attheexactsamespotnorthofLakeTahoe.Andtotopitoff,TruckeePolicesaythatinbothcases,herblood alcoholcontentwasmorethanthreetimesthelegallimit.The police sayMelissaDennisonofTruckeecrashedataboutnoonon SundayonGlenshireDrivejustsouthoftheGlenshireBridge.Theysay shewasextremelydrunkandhadtroublestandingorwalking.Herblood alcohollevelinitiallywasmeasuredat346.Thelegallimit.08.SergeantJ.LitchiesaidDennisonalsohadbeenchargedwithaDUI inJanuarywhenshecrashedatthesamespotandregistered abloodalcohol levelof380.Iffoundguiltyofthesecondoffense,shefacesupto10yearsinpri sonandfinesinexcessof2.000.AtelephonemessagetheAssociatedPressleftatalistingforDennisoni nTruckeeonTuesdaywasnotimmediatelyreturned.36.Whoistheauthorofthepassage?A.Apassenger.B.Apoliceman.C.Ajudge.D.Ajournalist.37.Whycouldn'tthewomanstandandwalk?A.Shehadlosttoomuchblood.B.Shewasscared.C.Shedranktoomuch.D.Shehadasuddenstomachache.38.Whycouldthewomanbeimprisonedfor10years?A.ShewascaughtDUItwice.B.Shehadhercarcrashed.C.Sherefusedtotakeabloodtest.D.Shedrovewithoutdrivinglicense.s39.Whatdoestheword"nabbed"inthetitlemean?A.Arrested.B.Attacked.C.Charged.D.Punished.PassageTwoThereweremanydifferentculturesintheancientworld,butthe twothathadthemostinfluenceonEuropeanandAmericancivilizationsweretheGreekandthe Roman.Often these twocultures arelumpedtogether inourminds,asiftheywerereallyexactlyalike.Butthatisnotthecase.InmanywaystheGreeksandtheRomanscouldnothavebeenmoredifferent.The Greeksweretruly democratic, oftenwithout asingle leader but insteadgovernedbyagroupofmenchosenbythepeople.TheRomansweresemi-democratic.TheyhadagoverningSenate,butthe political powerwas mostlyorcompletelyinthehandsofasingleemperor.Bothculturesweregreatbuilders.Buttheconstructioninterests ofthetwocultureswerealsodifferent.TheGreekstendedtobemoreartistic. Their buildings werewell constructed andthey wereespecially interested intemples, columns,anddecorative forms. TheRomans,onthe otherhand,weremoreengineersthanartists.Theyconcentratedtheir effortsonurbanplanning,well-functioningwaterpipes,andthebestroads.Onlyincookingandeatinghabitsarethetwoculturesreallysimilar. Bothpeoplesateverywell indeed: lots offish, fresh vegetables andfruits, healthymeals, holding atthe sametime long discussions and tastingexcellentwines.In fact, itwouldprobablybefair tosaythat they both loved life intheirwarm,sea-orientedclimatesandtheybothlivedafulllife.40.Whatisthefirstparagraphabout?A.TheGreekandtheRomanweresimilar.B.PeoplemisunderstoodEuropeancivilization.C.GreekcivilizationwasquitedifferentfromRomancivilization.D.Eur opeancivilizationinfluencedAmericancivilizationgreatly.41.Which ofthefollowingisTRUE?A.TheRomanshadmorepoliticalawareness.B.TheRomanshadlesspoliticalfreedomanddemocracy.C.TheRomanshadmorefreedomtochoosetheirleader.D.TheRomanshadfewerpeopleelectedintothegovernment.42.WhatweretheGreeksfamousfor?A.Theoverallplanningofacityoratown.B.Theartisticdecorationofthebuildings.C.Thepracticalfunctionsofthebuildings.aD.Thesystemofwatersupplyandtransportation.43.Howarethetwoculturesalike?A.Bothlovedthesea.B.Bothlivedlonglives.C.BothlovedcookingD.Bothenjoyedtalkingovermeals.PassageThreeAs recently asthree decadesago,manyAmericansbelievedthat using creditwasanunwiseanddangerouswaytopayforwhattheybought.Someeventhoughtthat owingmoneytoastoreoracredit companywassomething tobeashamedof.Goodcitizens,theybelieved,alwaysboughtwhatthey wantedwithrealmoneyandtheypaidthefullpriceimmediately.Today,however,all that haschanged.Credit, assomeobservers have noted,hasbecomeawayoflifeintheUnitedStates.Moreandmore Americansnowaredependingonthose smallpiecesofplastic, credit cards, topay for large purchases such astelevisions, record playersor furniture. Manypeopletodaywouldconsideritunusualnotto useacredit cardtopayforacostlyrestaurantdinner,ahotelroomoranairlinetrip.AndtherearesomesituationsinwhichAmericansmusthavecreditcards.Iftheywantthetemporaryuseofacar,forexample,theyfirst mustgivethecarrentalcompanythenumberoftheircreditcard.That numberisconsideredaguaranteethattheywillreturnthecarandpayCreditcardsoffertwomajorservicestoAmericans.Firstofall, theyareeasierandsafertocarrythanlargeamountsofmoney.Second, theypermitpeopletoborrow,tohavetheimmediatepleasureofowningsomething, evenif they donot haveenoughmoneyto payforit atthe time. Withcredit cardspeople payforgoodsorservices attheendofeachmonth insteadofwhentheybuythem.Andwhenthetimedoescometopay,mostcreditcardsofferpeopleachoice.Theycanpayallofwhattheyoweforthemonthortheycanjustpa yusuallybetween5and10percentofwhattheyowe.44.WhatdoAmericansfeelaboutusingcreditcardsnowadaysaccordingtothepassage?A.Theyconsideritvaluable.B.Theyregarditasashame.C.Theythinkitdangerous.D.Theyfinditquiteconvenient.45.Whydoesthecarrentalcompanyaskforthecreditcardnumber?46.Whatadvantagecancreditcardholdershave?A.Theyca nchoosenottopayfortheirpurchases.47.Whatisthebesttitleforthepassage?A.Credit-aWayofLifeinAmericaB.CreditServicesinAmericaC.ConvenienceofLivinginAmericaD.HistoryofCreditCardsinAmericaPassageFourAtthe1893ColumbianExposition,aWorldFairheldinChicago,chocolate-makingmachinerymadeinGermanywasdisplayed.ItcaughttheeyeofM.S.Hershey,whosawthepotentialforchocolate.Heinstalled chocolatemachineryinhisfactoryinLancaster,andproducedhisfirstchocolatebarsin1894.OtherAmericansbeganmixinginothermaterials tomakeupnewcandy barsthroughouttheendofthe1890'sandtheearly1900's.Butitwas WorldWarIthatreallybroughtattentiontothecandybar.TheU. S. ArmyQuartermaster Corpsrequested various American chocolate manufacturers toprovide 20to40poundblocks ofchocolate to beshippedtoquartermasterbases.Theblockswerecutintosmallerdistributed toAmericansoldiers inEurope.Eventually thetaskofmaking smallerpieceswasturnedbacktothemanufacturers.Bytheendofthewarwhenthesoldie rsarrivedhome,theAmericancandybarbusinesswasassured.Why?Becausethereturningsoldiershadgrownfondofchocolatecandyandwantedmoreof thesame.Asaresultfromthattimeonandthroughthe1920's,candybarmanufacturersbecameesta blishedthroughouttheUnitedStates,andasmanyas40,000differentcandybarsappearedonthescene.TheoriginalcandybarindustryhaditsstartontheeasterncoastinsuchcitiesasPhiladelph ia,Boston,andNewYork.Theindustrysoon spreadtotheMidwestbecauseshippingandrawmaterialssuchassugar,cornsyrup,and milkwereeasilyavailable.Chicagobecametheseatofthecandybarindustryandiseve ntodayanimportantbase.48.WhydidM.S.Hersheystarttheproductionofchocolatebars?A.Hewasdee plyimpressedbytheColumbianExposition.B.HerealizedthatitwaspossibleforchocolatetobecomepopularC.Therewas nothingtoproduceinhisfactoryinLancaster.D.Hewasinterestedinthechocolatemachinerydisplayedatthefair49.WhicheventbroughttheboomingofAmericancandybarbusiness?A.Theaddingof newmaterials.B.ThedemandinthearmyduringWWI.C.Thepurchaseofnewmachines50.Whatdoestheunderlinedword"seat"inthelastparagraphmostprobablymean?A.Focus.B.Position.C.Chair.D.Center51.Whatisthispassagemainlyabout?A.WorldFairheldinChicagoin1893.B.ThepopularityoftheAmericancandybarindustry.oC.ThecandybarindustryduringWorldWar.D.ThespreadofthecandybarbusinesstotheMidwest.PassageFiveMark Twain is oneof America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative andhumorousclassics for children andadults alike, suchas TheAdventuresofTomSawyer,ThePrinceandThePauper,andAdventuresofHuckleberry Finn. Twainpassedawayin1910,leaving behindatreasure ofgreatliterature.Butnow,100yearsafterhisdeath,he'llhaveabrand-newbookontheshelves:athree-volumeautobiography.Twainhasn'tbeenkeepingbusyinhistombitwashiswishthatpublisherswaituntil 100yearsafter hisdeathtopublishhis memoirs) whichhespentthelastdecadeofhislifeworkingon.The autobiography totals morethan5,000pages,andlikely won'tbe allsunshineandroses.ItseemsthatTwainharboredsomebitterness againstformergirlfriendsandex-friends.Healsowritesnegatively aboutpoliticiansofhisday,suchasTeddyRoosevelt.It'slikelythatherequested suchalonglead time forthememoirsbecausehedidn't want tohurtthefeelingsofanyonementionedinthiswork.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previouslypublished the autobiography hasneverbeenavailable in full, andshouldprovidegreatinsightsintothemanbehindtheclassicbooks.Thefirstvolumeof the setwill beavailable inNovember,andthe trilogy is beingpublishedbytheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley."Thereare somanybiographies ofTwain,and manyofthemhave used bitsandpiecesoftheautobiography",editorRobertHirsttoldThe Independent."Butbiographerspickandchoosewhatbitstoquote.BypublishingTwain'sbookinfullwehopethatpeoplewillbeabletocome totheirowncompleteconclusionsaboutwhatsortofamanhewas."52.According toParagraph1,whichofthestatements is TRUEofMarkTwain?A.Heleftbehindlotsofmoney.B.Hisworkswerewrittenforchildren.C.Hisworksarefullofadventures.D.Heisfamousforhisgreatworks.53.Whatcanwelearn about MarkTwain's autobiography fromthepassage?A.IthasbeenpublishedagainstTwain'swill.B.ItshowsTwain'srespectforpoliticians.C.Itwillbepublishedinfull.D.Ithasbeenrecentlyfinished.54.Whatdoestheunderlinedword"trilogy"inParagraph4mean?A.workinthreevolumes.B.Animaginativework.C.collectionofstories.D.Memoirsoffamouspeople.55.WhatisthepurposeofpublishingTwain'sautobiography?A.Tosupplementotherbiographies.B.TohelpreaderstounderstandMarkTwain.C.TointroduceMarkTwain'sworks.D.ToexposenewdiscoveriesaboutMarkTwainV.DailyConversation(15points)Directions:Pickoutappropriateexpressionsfromtheeightchoicesbelowandcompletethefollo wingdialoguesbyblackeningthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheet.A.WhenshallwesetoffC.ha veawonderfultimeE.begrea tfunG.WhatshouldItakeB.WhatisthetimeD.startpacking F.WhatcouldIgetH.wheretoMary:HowdoyouliketheideaofhavingapicnicthisSaturday? John:Wonderful.But 56?Mary:WhatabouttheBlueMountainIt'squitecoolthere.John:That'sagoodidea.ShallweinviteMichaelandhisgirlfriendtogowithus?Mary:Sure!Itwould57tohavethemwithus.John:Good!58?Mary:Youcouldbuysomedrinksandsandwiches.Andsomefruit,too.John:OK.59?Mary:Howabout8o'clockinthemorning?Ittakesabouttwohourstogetthere.John:OK.I'll call Michaelandtell himaboutourplan. Wesurewill 60.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共25分)I.Writing(25points)Directions:Forthispart,youaresupposedtowriteanessayinEnglishin100-120wordsbasedonthefollowinginformation.Remembertowriteitclearly.61.你(LiYuan)的同学王晶打算在校内找一份临时工作，给她写一封电子邮件，内容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5~10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点;·鼓励她抓住此机会，前去面试。

成考高起点2018年[英语]考试真题与答案解析

成考高起点2018年·英语·考试真题与答案解析一、语音知识共5小题；每题1．5分，共7．5分。

在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。

找出这个词。

1.A. handsomeB. candleC. distanceD. land2. A. meatB. readyC. heatD. seat3.A. bottomB. colourC. MondayD. ton4.A. billionB. labC. tableD. comb5.A. toothB. monthC. fatherD.method二、词汇与语法知识共15小题；每题1．5分。

共22．5分。

从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。

6. Johnson will phone his mother as soon as he in Kunming.A. arrivedB. arrivesC. will arriveD. is arriving7. The young policeman asked her name was.A. whenB. whoC. whyD. what8. This song is very with young people.A. pleasantB. popularC. favouriteD. beautiful9. The family at a small hotel for the night.A. put upB. went upC. got upD. jumped up10. "We can't go out in this weather, "said Bob, out of the window.A. to have lookedB. lookedC. lookingD. to look11. --Let' s go to the concert tonight, Mary.--Sorry, I . I have to help my morn with the housework.A. needn' tB. can' tC. mustn' tD. shouldn' t12. I chose this coat in the end because ones were all too expensive.A. the othersB. anotherC. othersD. the other13. We got to the cinema late the heavy traffic.A. because ofB. instead ofC. according toD. except for14. David has decided football at the end of this season.A. give upB. giving upC. to give upD. having given up15. Clearly, object of the game is to improve children' s math skills.A. 不填; theB. an ; theC. 不填; 不填D. the ; 不填16. arriving home she found her old friend already there.A. OnB. ForC. ByD. With17. He says he has the T-shirt, I' ve never seen him wear it.A. afterB. sinceC. althoughD. if18. When Anna the room, a group of young men were talking eagerly round the table.A. entersB. has enteredC. was enteringD. entered19. --Do you mind if I open the window？—A. Yes, pleaseB. No, go aheadC. No, please don' tD. Yes,you' d better do20. A museum in the city centre next year.A. will be builtB. will buildC. was builtD. built三、完形填空共l5小题；每题2分，共30分。

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试专升本英语试题和参考答案及解析

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试专升本英语第Ⅰ卷(选择题,共125分)I.Phonetics(5points)Directions:In each of the following groups of words,there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A,B,Cand pare the underlined parts and identify the onethat is different from the others in pronunciation.Markyour answer by blackening the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet.1.A.captain B sustain C.contain D.retain2.A pension B mission C.tension D.revision3.A.actress B.business C.excess D.endlessbination B.climbing C.bamboo D.ambition5.A blew B crew C.sew D.JewII.Vocabulary and Structure(15points)Directions:There are15incomplete sentences in this section For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C andD.Choose one answer that best completes thesentence and blacken the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet.6.I asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station,butof them knew it.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7.--The boss wants to talk to you.He seems unhappy with your performance.--Oh.I be in trouble.I hope he won't fire me.A.mustB.canC.shouldD would8.my daughter reaches the age of eighteen,she can apply for a driving license.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9.I'll consider Ms.Smith tonight,but I am not sure if I have the time.A.to seeB.seeingC to have seenD.see10.The train to arrive at11:30,but it was an hour late.A was supposeB is supposedC supposesD.supposed11.Bob doesn't look his age.I think he's somewhere.A.in fortyB.In fortiesC in his fortyD.in his forties12.I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.onB.forC.atD.In13.a hotel,we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A.FindingB.Having foundC We findingD.We found14.Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager work is going on in the company.A usualB.routineC normalD.regular15.At such a time of crisis,we must try to all differences and stick together.A.set apartB.set backC.set asideD set down16.Many governments are now taking to reduce smoking in public places.A.stepB sidesC.effectD change17.The employees more enthusiastic about their work since their pay rose.A.areB.have beenC.wereD.will be18.Children don't understand initially what they are reciting,but it will have an impact on their thinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19.The university regulations require that the students90%of the lectures.A attendedB.to attendC would attendD attend20.In October2007,the Chang’e-1satellite was successfully at Xichang.unchedB.PresentedC.RegulatedD.EngagedⅢ.Cloze(30points)Directions:For each blank in the following passage,there are four choices marked A,B.C and D.Choose the one that ismost suitable and mark your answer by blackening thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地)all over the world is the primary reason species are becoming extinct(灭绝)or endangered. Houses,highways,dams,industrial buildings,and ever-spreading farms now dominate21formerly occupied by forests,deserts, and wetlands.22the beginning of European Settlement in America, 23,over65.000.000acres of wetlands have been drained.One million acres alone vanished241985and1995.Habitat destruction can be25or it can be subtle,occurring over a26period of time without being noticed.27such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff fromfarms,can change28and quantity of water in streams and rivers.To29living in a delicately balanced habitat,this disturbance can be as30as the clear-cutting of a rainforest.31remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands,remaining species are forced to exist in these32 areas,which causes further habitat33.These species become less adaptable to environmental34;1n fact,they become35 endangered.Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by90%,one-half of its plants,animals and insects will become extinct.ndscapesB.citiesC.mapsD.pictures22.A.AtB.BeforeC.AfterD.Since23.A.for exampleB.in additionC.at lastD.after all24.A.bothB.inC.betweenD.before25.A.simpleB.beneficialC interestingD.obvious26.A longB.shortC happyD.sad27.A ConstructionB.PollutionC.FarmingD.Living28.A.amountB.purityC.natureD.quality29.A.peopleB.speciesC.plantsD.insects30.A.effectiveB.smallC.fatalD.surprising31.A.HowB.WhetherC BeforeD.As32.A.crowdedB.extensivergeD.bare33.A reformB.destructionC.supportD.discovery34.A.improvementsB.changesC.protectionD.development35.A.evenB.farC.moreD.lessIV.Reading Comprehension(60points)Directions:There are five reading passages in this part.Eachpassage is followed by four questions For each questionthere are four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D.Choose the best answer and blacken the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May21,2:17AM ETTRUCKEE,Calif.-Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉).For the second time in five months,a23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashed her car while driving under the influence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off,Truckee Police say that in both cases,her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge.They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at346. The legal limit is.08.Sergeant J.Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of.380.If found guilty of the second offense,she faces up to10years in prison and fines in excess of$2,000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned. 36.Who is the author of the passage?A.A passenger.B A policeman.C.A judge.D.A journalist.37.Why couldn't the woman stand and walk?A.She had lost too much blood.B.She was scared.C She drank too much.D.She had a sudden stomachache.38.Why could the woman be Imprisoned for10years?A.She was caught DUI twice.B.She had her car crashed.C.She refused to take a blood test.D.She drove without a driving license.39.What does the word"nabbed"in the title mean?A.Arrested.B.Attacked.C.Charged.D.Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world,butthe two that had the most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman.Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds,as if they were really exactly alike.But that is not the case.In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic,often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people.The Romans were semi-democratic.They had a governing Senate,but the political power was mostly or completely in the hands of a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders.But the construction interests of the two cultures were also different.The Greeks tended to be more artistic.Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples,columns,and decorative forms.The Romans,on the other hand,were more engineers than artists.They concentrated their efforts on urban planning,well-functioning water pipes,and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar.Both peoples ate very well indeed:lots of fish,fresh vegetables and fruits,healthy meals,holding at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact,it would probably be fair to say that they both loved lifein their warm,sea-oriented climates,and they both lived a full life.40.What is the first paragraph about?A.The Greek and the Roman were similar.B People misunderstood European civilization.C.Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D.European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41.Which of the following is TRUE?A.The Romans had more political awareness.B.The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C.The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D.The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42.What were the Greeks famous for?A.The overall planning of a city or a town.B.The artistic decoration of the buildings.C.The practical functions of the buildings.D.The system of water supply and transportation.3.How are the two cultures alike?A.Both loved the sea.B.Both lived long lives.C.Both loved cooking.D Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago,many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought.Some even thought that owing money to a store or a thing to be credit company was something to be ashamed of.Good citizens,they believed,always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately.Today,however,all that has changed.Credit,as some observers have noted,has become a way of life in the United States. More and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic,credit cards,to pay for large purchases such as televisions,record players or furniture.Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant diner,a hotel room or an airline trip.And there are some situations in which Americans must have credit cards.If they want the temporary use of a car,for example,they first must give the car rental company the number of their credit card.That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and pay for using it.Credit cards otter two major services to Americans.First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second,they permit people to borrow,to have the immediatepleasure of owning something,even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time.With credit cards people pay for goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them.And when the time does come to pay,most credit cards offer people a choice.They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between5and10percent of what they owe.44.What do Americans feel about using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A.They consider it valuable.B.They regard it as a shame.C.They think it dangerous.D.They find it quite convenient.45.Why does the car rental company ask for the credit card number?A.To prevent the overuse of the car.B.To make sure that the car won't be damaged.C.To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D.To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned46.What advantage can credit card holders have？A.They can choose not to pay for their purchasesB.They can easily borrow money at a lower interestC.They can own something before they actually pay for it.D.They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47.What is the best tittle for the passage?A.Credit--a Way of Life in AmericaB.Credit Services in America.C.Convenience of Living in AmericaD.History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the1893Columbian Exposition,a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed.It caught the eye of M.S.Hershey,who saw the potential for chocolate.He installed chocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster,and produced his first chocolate bars in1894.Other Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the1890's and the early 1900's.But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar.The U.S.Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide20to40pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases.The blocks were cut into smaller pieces and distributed to American soldiers in Europe.Eventually the task of making smaller pieces wasturned back to the manufacturers.By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home,the American candy bar business was assured.Why?Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same.As a result.from that time on and through the1920’s,candy bar manufacturers became established throughout the United States,and as many as 40,000different candy bars appeared on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia,Boston,and New York.The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar,corn syrup,and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48.Why did M.S.Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A.He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B.He realized that it was possible for chocolate to become popular.C.There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D.He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair.49.Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A.The adding of new materialsB.The demand in the army during WWIC The purchase of new machinesD.The appearance of smaller candy bars50.What does the underlined word"seat"in the last paragraph most probably mean?A.FocusB.PositionC.ChairD.Center51.What is this passage mainly about?A.A World Fair held in Chicago in1893.B.The popularity of the American candy bar industry.C.The candy bar industry during World War I.D.The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Twain passed away in 1910,leaving behind a treasure of great literature.But now,100 years after his death,he'll have a brand-new book on the shelves:a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasn't been keeping busy in his tomb:it was his wish that publishers wait until100years after his death to publish his memoirs(自传),which he spent the last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than5,000pages,and likely won't be all sunshine and roses.It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends.He also writes negatively about politicians of his day,such as Teddy Roosevelt.It,s likely that he requested such a long lead time for the memoirs because he didn't want to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previously published,the autobiography has never been available in full,and should provide great insights into the man behind he classic books.The first volume of the set will be available in November,and the trilogy is being published by the University of California, Berkeley.There are so many biographies of Twain,and many of them have used bits and pieces of the autobiography,editor Robert Hirst told The Independent."But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote.By publishing wain's book in full,we hope that people will be able to come to their own complete conclusions about what sortof a man he was.”52.According to Paragraph1,which of the following statements is TRUE of Mark Twain？A.He left behind lots of money.B.His works were written for children.C.His works are full of adventures.D.He is famous for his great works.53.What can we learn about Mark Twain's autobiography from the passage?A.It has been published against Twain's will.B.It shows Twain's respect for politicians.C.It will be published in full.D.It has been recently finished.54.What does the underlined word"trilogy"in Paragraph4 mean?A.A work in three volumes.B An imaginative work.C.A collection of stories.D.Memoirs of famous people.55.What is the purpose of publishing Twain's autobiography?A.To supplement other biographies.B.To help readers to understand Mark Twain.C.To introduce Mark Twain's works.D.To expose new discoveries about Mark Twain.V.Daily Conversation(15points) Directions:Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue byblackening the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet.A.When shall we set offB.What is the timeC.have a wonderful timeD.start packingE.be great funF.What could I getG.What should I takeH.where toMary:How do you like the idea of having a picnic this Saturday? John:Wonderful.But56？Mary:What about the Blue Mountain?It's quite cool there. John:That's a good idea.Shall we invite Michael and his girlfriend to go with us?Mary:Sure!It would57to have them with us.John:Good!58?Mary:You could buy some drinks and sandwiches And some fruit, too.John:OK.59?Mary:How about8o'clock in the morning?It takes about two hours to get there.John:OK.I'll call Michael and tell him about our plan.We sure will 60.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题,共25分)Ⅵ.Writing(25points)Directions:For this part,you are supposed to write an essay inEnglish in100-120words based on the Followinginformation.Remember to write it clearly.61.你(Li Yuan)的同学王晶打算在校内找一份临时工作,给她写一封电子邮件,内容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5-10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点·鼓励她抓住此机会,前去面试。

2018年成人高考全国统一考试高起专英语试题及答案

2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共105分）一、语音知识：共5小题；每题1.5分，共7.5分。

在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。

找出这个词。

从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。

6. -Was the gentleman’s name David?-No. I don't think so, but ,go on,please.A. many thanksB. I' d like toC. not at allD. never mind7. Our manager is not in right now. Can I a message?A. leaveB. takeC. giveD. write8. George ought to have arrived this time.A. duringB. onC in D. by9. Once Johnny starts painting a picture, he won't stop until it ..A had been finished B. was finishedC is finished D. will be finished10. The girl is waiting for her aunt on side of the road.A. otherB. the otherC. anotherD. one other11. I never seem to have any time with my parents.A to spendB spentC. having spen D spend12.-The story is too hard to understand-Yes, it's short and there aren't many new words in it.A. since B becauseC if D. though13.- will John get to the company?-In three hoursA. How soon B How longC How often D. How fast14.They all looked so happy. They have succeeded after so many failures.A. must B wouldC shouldD could15. I came across this old book while I my roomA. cleanB. will cleanC have cleanedD was cleaning16.Tom is than George, but John is the of the threeA tallest: taller B. taller: tallestC tall: taller D. taller: tall17. The teacher asked all the students in the class to keep their eyes for a minute.A. closeB. closedC to close D. closing18. In the last five years the city out rapidly in all directions.A has spreadB has been spreadC. was spread D spread19. I think Vic feels surprised by the fact I' m smarter than he is.A. why B whichC when D. that20. A good teacher must be too strict too weak.A. either: orB. neither: norC. not only; but alsoD. both;and三、完形填空共15小题；每题2分，共30分。

2018年成人高考高起专英语考试试题及答案

2018 年成人高考高起专英语考试试题及答案
I. Phonetics ( 5 points)
1 根据读音，选择出划线部分读音不同的选项。

( )
A.peasant
B.present
C.promise
D.Possession
参考答案：C
参考解析：
A、B、D 三项划线部分发浊辅音[Z]，而C 项划线部分发清辅音[S]，因此选C 项。

2 根据读音，选择出划线部分读音不同的选项。

( )
A.cow
B.throw
C.low
D.own
参考答案：A
参考解析：
A 项划线部分发[au]，而B、c、D 三项划线部分的发音为[ou]，所以选A 项。

3 根据读音，选择出划线部分读音不同的选项。

( )
A.reply
B.freely
C.ugly
D.Lonely
参考答案：A
参考解析：
A 项划线部分发[ai]，而B、C、D 三项划线部分的发音是[i]，所以选A 项。

4 根据读音，选择出划线部分读音不同的选项。

( )
A.excellent
B.excuse
C.explain
D.express
参考答案：A
参考解析：
A 项划线部分发[eks]，而B、C、D 三项划线部分发[iks]，所以。

成高专升本2018年[英语]考试真题与答案解析

成高专升本2018年·英语·考试真题与答案解析第1卷(选择题，共125分)I.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 iden-tify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answerby blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A. penalty B. moment C. quarrel D. absent2. A. sympathy B. material C. courage D. analysis3. A. starvation B. suggestion C. satisfaction D. situation4. A. donkey B. turkey C. money D. obey5. A. revise B. consist C. advertise D. visitⅡ. Vocabulary and Structure ( 15 points )Directions : There are 15 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.6. Jonathan and Joe left the house to go for__ after supper.A. walkB. the walkC. wallksD. a walk7. He pointed at the new car and asked, "___ is it? Have you ever seen it before?"A. WhyB. WhereC. WhoD. Whose8. My father asked __ to help with his work.A. I and TomB. Tom and meC. me and TomD. Tom and I9. Nowadays little knowledge __ to be a dangerous thing.A. seemB. seemedC. does seemD. do seem10. If their marketing team succeeds, they __ their profits by 20 percent.A. will increaseB. would be increasingC. will have increasedD. would have been increasing11. You'd better take these documents with you __ you need them for the meeting.A. unlessB. in caseC. untilD. so that12. I haven' t been to a pop festival before and Mike hasn' t __A. tooB. as wellC. neitherD. either13.__ is known to the world, Mark Twain was a great American writer.A. AsB. OnceC. ThatD. It14. John complained to the bookseller that there were several pages______ in the dictionary.A. lackingB. losingC. missingD. dropping15. Not until the game had begun __ at the sports ground.A. should he have arrivedB. would he have arrivedC. did he arriveD. had he arrived16. Moviegoers know that many special effects are created by computers, they often don' tknow is that these scenes still require a lot of work.A. ThatB. WhomC. WhatD. How17. The president is to give a formal __ at the opening ceremony.A. speechB. debateC. discussionD. argument18. When I am confronted with such questions, my mind goes __, and I can hardly remember myown date of birth.A. faintB. blankC. darkD. blind19. If they are willing to lend us the money we need,all our problems will be__A. solvedB. causedC. coveredD. met20. This article __ more attention to the problem of cultural conflicts.A. cares forB. allows forC. applies forD. calls forⅢ. Cloze ( 30 points)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B0 Cand D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackeningthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.What enables some people to get big creative breakthroughs while others only get small and non-creative breakdowns, blaming themselves and society? Are some people "gifted"? Are there other factors 21 work--factors that we have more control over than we think?While nobody can deny the 22 that some people seem to be blessed with particular creativity, research shows that anyone can 23 their chances of coming up with new and original ideas 24 they would only engage themselves more in the process of 25 . It' s the old Thomas Edison thing about "discovery 26 99 percent perspiration (汗水) and 1 percent inspiration. "27 , the studies prove this:great creative breakthroughs usually happen only 28 intense periods of struggle. It is sustained effort towards a specific goal 29 eventually prepares for great creative insights.This kind of sustained effort does not always 30 immediate results, a fact that not only separates the innovators (革新者) from non-innovators, but 31 leads some people to conclude that it is just not 32 for them. "Maybe I should have gone to medical school like my mother wanted," they wonder when the breakthrough is 33 to be found. Alas, one forgets during inevitable encounters 34 self-doubt,that the big surprise is never 35 . Indeed,it can happen at any time and place.21. A. to B. in C. at D.by22. A. issue B. problem C. reason D. fact23. A. miss B. reduce C. increase D.lose24. A. because B. if C. while D. whether25. A. creation B. practice C. production D. achievement26. A. being B. be C. was D. were27. A. Sooner or laterB. Some day or otherC. Every now and thenD. Time and again28. A. beyond B. after C. above D. through29. A. that B. who C. what D. as30. A. create B. produce C. inspire D. encourage31. A. too B. once C. again D. also32. A. good B. difficult C. possible D. stupid33. A. anywhere B. everywhere C. somewhere D. nowhere34. A. against B. across C. with D. into35. A. far away B. used up C. cleared off D. near byIV. Reading Comprehension ( 60 points)Directions:There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, Cand D.Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneDebate is a valuable way to practise communicating. It can also bring long-lasting rewards,especially for people working with Western businesses. The main activity of debate is presenting one' s opinion and suppmting it with evidence,such as statistics or facts. It is a way of persuasive communication.Charles Lebeau helped create the "Discover Debate" method. He says debate is important to understanding how people communicate in Western business. Successful debaters learn how to give their opinkm,reasans and support. "What we are trying to do is to develop a kind of thinking or approach to discussion and how to interact (交流) with someone else' s opinion, rather than brush their opinion aside. " Debate skills are also important in selling a product, he says. In that situation, the judges are the customem. "So on Monday, for example, one company may come in and present their case to the customer and they" ll make as strong a ease as they can. On Tuesday, the next day, another company will come in and present their ease to the customer. Usually the party that can present the strongest case wins”Debate also strengthens critical thinking. In other words, it helps students learn to ask questionsand try to understand someone' s reasons and evidence.lift-. Lebeau points out that successful debaters learn to listen carefully to what other people are saying. Then, they look for the weak points in someone else' s opinion or argument. He says debate teaches a systematic way of questioning.Successful debaters also learn to think from someone else' s point of view. Mr. Lebeau says debate can help broaden the mind. "There' s an expression in English : don' t criticize another person before you have walked in their shoes. I think the wonderful thing about debate is, it puts us in another person' s shoes. "36. According to Paragraph 1 ,what is the purpose of debate?A. To bring long-lasting material rewards.B. To present evidence such as statistics and facts.C. To respond to questions in a systematic way.D. To persuade people to accept your opinions.37. Why is debate important.9A. It helps people understand others better.B. It allows people to present their opinions.C. It develops one' s thinking and communicative competence.D. It gives one the opportunity to brush others' opinion aside.38. What does the underlined word "case" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Container.B. Evidence.C. Problem.D. Product.39. What can debaters benefit from "walking in another person' s shoes" .9A. Becoming more broad-minded.B. Developing critical thinking.C. Finding others' weak points.D. Trying out others' methods.Passage TwoWe all love a hero, and rescue dogs are some of the biggest heroes of all. You will often find them going above and beyond duty to save someone, risking--and at times losing--their lives in the process.Rescue dogs are generally found in the Sporting and Hunting Groups, or from the traditional Herding Group. These types include the Bloodhound, Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Belgian Malinois--all of which are chosen for search-and-rescue duty because of their amazing physical strength, loyalty, and their tendency for mental stability.These types also have a keen sense of hearing and smell--to better locate lost individuals—and are often able to access hard-to-reach areas. As highly trainedanimals, they serve in many different fields, including specialist search, snow slide rescue, dead body location, and tracking.To overcome obstacles and succeed when performing the demanding duties of a search-and-rescue worker, a dog must display certain qualities. In addition to intelligence and strength, the dog must be swift, confident, easily trainable, adaptable, and have a high level of stamina (耐力) and endurance.A strong sense of group cooperation and an ability to engage in friendly play during "down" time is also required of search-and-rescue dogs.A rescue dog goes through many, many hours of intensive training to be fit for duty. Training is not for the faint-hearted. Certification training can take from two to three years, working three to four hours a day, three to six days a week, often in group,team-oriented sessions.Each search-and-rescue field requires different types of training. Rescue training, for instance, includes "air scenting"--where dogs are trained to smell the air for the victim' s scent (气味) and then follow the scent to the person. This ability is crucial to finding victims trapped under collapsed buildings and snow slide.40. Rescue dogs are chosen probably because__A. they are loyalB. they are braveC. they have amazing appearancesD. they have good eyesight41. What does "faint-hearted" in Paragraph 5 mean??A. Courageous.B. Cowardly.C. Energetic.D. Slow.42. Which ability is most important for dogs to rescue people trapped in snow?A. Sharp hearing.B. Swift movement.C. Extraordinary smelling.D. A strong memory.43. What is the passage mainly about?A. Selection process of rescue dogs.B. Qualities and training of rescue dogs.C. Risks rescue dogs are faced with.D. Types of tasks rescue dogs can perform.Passage ThreeEating an apple a day doesn' t keep the doctor away, but it does reduce the amount of trips you make to the drug store per year. That ' s according to a new study that investigates whether there' s any truth in the old saying.A team of researchers led by Dr Matthew Davis, of the University of Michigan School of Nursing,asked 8,399 participants to answer survey questions about diet and health.A total of 753 were apple eaters, consuming at least 149g of raw apple per day. The remaining 7,646 were classed as non-apple eaters. When both groups answered questions on trips to the doctor and trips to the drug store per year,the apple eaters were found to be 27% less likely to visit the druggist for drugs.Trips to the doctor were not significantly affected by apple consumption, though. "Evidence does not support that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. However, the small number of US adults who eat an apple a day does appear to use fewer prescription medications," the study concludes.Apple eaters were also found to be less likely to smoke and be more likely to have a higher educational attainment than non-apple eaters. While apples do not compete with oranges, they docontain some immune (免疫的) system-increasing vitamin C, which may be why apple-eaters visit the druggist less. With over 8mg of vitamin C per medium-sized fruit, an apple can provide roughly 14% your daily recommended intake.Previous studies have also linked apple consumption to a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes (二型糖尿病) ,improved lung function and a lower risk of colon (结肠) cancer.44. How many non-apple eaters answered survey questions in the research?A. 149.B. 7,646.C. 753.D. 8,399.45. What is the conclusion of the study?A. Apple consumption has greatly reduced US adults' trips to the doctor.B. An apple a day does keep the doctor away.C. Apples are far more nutritious than oranges.D. A small number of US adult apple eaters tend to take less medicine.46. What can we learn from the passage?A. Apples are better than oranges.B. Apples do have some vitamin C to increase the immune system.C. Apples can help cure certain diseases.D. Apples can provide people with sufficient daily intake of energy.47. What can be described as the writing style of this passage?A. Objective.B. Creative.C.subjectiveD.persuasivePassage FourSometimes I scratch my head when I read about the government' s efforts to improve schools:new standards and tests to be applied, strict teacher evaluations, and threats of school closures and job losses. They frighten the school employees, not to mention the students. Instead of making people unable to solve problems or try new ideas--which is what fear does to us--research on school reform strongly suggests that policy-makers should encourage school leaders to take a more humane approach. In their study on the reform efforts of twelve Chicago publicschools, Bryk and Schneider found that enabling positive social relationships between the adults was the key to successful school improvement and that trust was at the heart of those relationships.Trust in schools comes down to one thing:psychological safety or safety to speak one's mind,to discuss with openness and honesty what is and isn' t working,to make collective decisions.Yet this kind of safety doesn' t come easily to schools. According to Bryk and Schneider, the adults in school rely on each other to do their jobs correctly and with integrity (正直). The challeage is that our expectations are very diverse based on our unique backgrounds.At one school where I taught, each teacher had different expectations about how much effort teachers should put into their work--a big difference between the teachers who left af~the last bell and those who worked into the evening. And when expectations are uncoasci or unspoken, it becomes impossible for others to live up to them.We also make assumptions about the intentions behind a person' s behavior. As we all Imam,assumptions are often wrong. For example, parents and teachers my think the principal taml particular decision based on his career advancement rather than hat" s best for the studeata. don't feel psychologically safe to question our assumptions and e~aecmtiatm, trust itiea am the window and our relationships suffer.48. According to Paragraph 1,why does the author scratch his head?A. Because he doesn' t know what to do once schools are closed.B. Because he is not sure about the practicability of those new tests.C. Because he is concerned that many teachers will lose their jobs.D. Because he is not in favor of the government' s reform efforts.49. According to Bryk and Schneider, what was most important for successful schoolimprovemt?A. New standards and tests in schools.B. Positive social relationships.C. Strict teacher and student evaluations.D. Assistance of the government.50. What is meant by trust in school?A. Freedom to express one' s views,B. Extra effort teachers put into their work.C. Independence of the teachers in schools.D. Unconscious and unspoken expectations.51. What does the author say about the assumptions made about the intentions behind a person's behavior?A. They should be trusted.B. They are often bold.C. They are often incorrect.D. They should be encouraged.Passage FiveAn interesting project called Blue Zones is recording the lifestyle secrets of the communities with the highest, hest concentrations of centenarians in the world.The people in the five regions in Europe, Latin America,Asia and the US that live to be 100 have a lot going for them. Genes probably play a small role, but these folks also have strong social ties ,tightly-knit families and lots of opportunities to exercise. As we were examining the dietary secrets of the Blue Zones, as described in author Dan Buettner" s latest book, The Blue Zones Solution, we were struck by how essential tea drinking is in these regions. In fact, Buettner' s Blue Zones Beverage Rule--a kind of guideline summarized from his 15 or so years of studying these places--is:" Drink coffee for breakfast, tea in the afternoon, wine at 5 p. tm"Science has plenty to say about the healthful virtues of green tea. Researchers are most enthusi- astic almt the components in green tea, as well as foods like cocoa. Why might they help so many Okina~vans in Japan break 1007 Some components in green tea can lower the risk of stroke,heart disease attd several cancers. One review study also found that drinking green tea can slightly improve metabolism (新陈代谢).If you find yourself on the island of Ikaria, the Greek Blue Zone in the middle of the Aegean, you won't be offered any tea made with tea leaves. Instead, Ikarians typically make their daily cup of tea with just one fresh herb that they have picked themselves that day--either rosemary, wild sage,oregano,nmrjotmn,mint or dandelion,all plants that may have anti-inflammatory (消炎的) properties,which may help lower blood pressure. This could explain Ikaria' s very low dementia (痴呆) rate,since high blood pressure is a risk factor for the disease.52. What does the underlined word "centenarians" in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. People who have secret lifestyles.B. People who enjoy physical exercise.C. People who are one hundred years old or older.D. People who carry the gene for being slim.53. According to Paragraph 3 ,what is the recommended time for tea drinking?A. In the morning.B. Any time of a day.C. In the early evening.D. In the afternoon.54. What may the tea Ikarians drink daily help?A. To improve metabolism.B. To lower blood pressure.C. To lower life stress.D. To improve social relationships.55. What might be the best title of the passage?A. Tea-Drinking TipsB. Lifestyle Secrets of IkariansC. Tea-Drinking Ceremony in OkinawaD. Blue Zones SolutionsⅤ.Daily Conversation ( 15 points)Directions:Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete thefollowing dialoaue by blackenina the corresuondina letter on the Answer Sheet.Woman : Hello, Mr. Johnson' s office.Man : Good morning. 56 ?Woman : Sorry,he' s in a meeting at the moment. 57 ?Man:Yes. This is Steve Lee from Brightlight Systems. 58 ?Woman:Tomorrow afternoon in your office.Man : 59Woman : Okay. 60Man : Thank you.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共25分)Ⅵ. Writing ( 25 points)Directions: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.61.你(Li Yuan)组织同学进行了一次烧烤野餐(barbecue)。