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2012成人高考英语(高起点)精选模拟题和答案三

2012成人高考英语(高起点)精选模拟题和答案三Ⅰ. Phonetics(10 Points)Directions:In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A. head B. horizon C. honour D. human2.A. city B. bicycle C. face D. climb3.A. think B. these C. breathe D. with4.A. ground B. country C. thousand D. found5.A. pour B. hour C. course D. four6.A. both B. post C. cold D. son7.A. altogether B. talk C. always D. also8.A. suggestion B. nation C. dictation D. satisfaction9.A. started B. closed C. waited D. needed10.A. rare B. fare C. scare D. areⅡ.Vocabulary and Structure(40 points) Directions:There are 40 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.11. _______ idea of _______ sounds much better than Clare’s.A. The, hersB. That, herC. That, hersD. One, her12. China is famous ________ the Great Wall.A. aboutB. forC. asD. of13. Our school ________ new facilities.A. is equipped withB. equips withC. will be equip withD. has equip with14. I made this myself but it was _______ who taught me.A. heB. himC. himselfD. by him15. He had his bicycle _______ yesterday.A. repairB. repairingC. repairedD. be repaired16. It was a ________ room, with beautiful wall paper, waxed floor and nice furniture.A. pleasedB. pleasantC. pleasingD. preasant17. He regretted _______the decision too hastily.A. makeB. to makeC. makingD. have maked18. The professor insisted that we _______ our homework before next month.A. handed inB. will hand inC. hand inD. must hand in19. It ______ me of the country which we visited last summer.A. remembersB. recallsC. remindsD. tells20. He _______ smoking at last.A. gave upB. gave outC. gave inD. gave off21. John was _______ he lay down for an hour before dinner.A. so tired asB. so tired thatC. too tired thatD. too tired so22. Your answer is different ________ the teacher’s.A. toB. atC. fromD. with23. It would be _______ a risk to leave the babyalone.A. runningB. passingC. carryingD. obeying24. The fact _______ his health is bad is not true.A. whichB. thatC. asD. what25. These ______ did unusually well in the contest, so the judges didn’t know whom to give prize to.A. woman singersB. women singersC. women singerD. womans singers26. Man must stop _______ the earth’s atmosphere.A. fillingB. wastingC. pollutingD. blackening27. We can’t _______ another 100 kilometers any more.A. haveB. turnC. makeD. reach28. Is Mary ______ to join in us?A. supposedB. exposedC. supportedD. indicated29. I want to be told all _______.A. which happenB. which happenedC. that had happenedD. that had been happened30. We’ve all heard of Thomas Edison, _______ who invented the electric light and many other things.A. manB. a manC. the manD. men31. Don’t tell me such things _______ you are notcertain.A. thatB. whichC. thoseD. as32. _______ a microscope we can see different kinds of things that are unable to be seen by our naked eyes.A. In terms ofB. In place ofC. By means ofD. By far33. Jackson went to work ______ his illness.A. besidesB. even thoughC. in spite ofD. although34. Anybody will do, _______ he is responsible for that.A. as far asB. so far asC. as long asD. as soon as35. I suppose they have known about it, _______?A. am IB. am not IC. have theyD. haven’t they36. It ______ him ten years to write that novel.A. tookB. spentC. costD. costed37. The students are looking forward to _______ their holidays in Japan.A. spendB. spendingC. for spendD. spent38. They all ______ mentioning that girl.A. avoidedB. got awayC. ran awayD. escaped39. Human beings should find a new _______ of energy.A. orientB. sourceC. originD. souse40. The couch is comfortable to _______.A. sitB. be satC. sittedD. sit on41. So loudly _______ that all the people in the room got a fright.A. he shoutedB. shout heC. did he shoutD. he did shout42. He is the only one of the sons in the family who ______ received high education.A. areB. isC. haveD. has43. We think of Mr. Li ______ our good friend.A. isB. to beC. asD. has been44. The mountain is 1,000 feet _______ the sea level.A. overB. higherC. aboveD. high45. The road will be blocked if there _______ another snow.A. isB. will beC. to beD. will have46. David like country life and has decided to_______ farming.A. get hold ofB. get along withC. go in forD. go thorough47. These children have an advantage _______ thosein calculation.A. overB. thanC. toD. with48. Shanghai has a larger population than _______ in China.A. any cityB. any other citiesC. other cityD. any other city49. In some countries there are a lot of young people now need _______teeth.A. falseB. untrueC. wrongD. erroneous50. This book costs ______ that one.A. twice moreB. twice more asC. two times more asD. twice as much asⅢ. Cloze (20 points)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices given below and 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.Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a serious source of discomfort for their fellows. _51_, medical authorities express their concern about the effect of smoking _52_ the health not only of those who smoke but also of those who do not. In fact,non-smokers who must involuntarily inhale (吸入) the air _53_ by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers _54_.Smoking is prohibited in the theatres and in halls used for showing films _55_ in laboratories _56_ there may be a fire hazard (危险). Elsewhere, it is up to your good _57_.I am _58_ asking you to maintain “No-Smoking” in classrooms and seminar rooms.This will prove that you have the _59_ health in mind, which is very important to a large _60_ of our students.51.A. Still B. Further C. More D. Again52.A. in B. to C. on D. with53.A. polluting B. be polluted C. polluted D. to be polluted54.A. them B. themselves C. their own D. they55.A. and B. but C. as well as D. also56.A. where B. which C. that D. how57.A. feeling B. sense C. realize D. think58.A. so B. next C. therefore D. and59.A. non-smokers B. non-smokers’ C. non-smoker’s D. non-smoker60.A. number B. amount C. many D. muchⅣ. Reading Comprehension (60 points) Directions:There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneAll the housewives who went to the new supermarket had one great ambition: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping. For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said: “Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This May Be Your Lucky Day!”For several weeks Mrs. Edwards hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hoping. The cupboards in kitchen were full of things which she did not need. Her husband tried to advise her against buying things but failed. She dreamed of the day when the manager of thesupermarket would approach her and say: “Madam, this is Your Lucky Day. Eve rything in your basket is free.”One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy any tea. She dashed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went towards the cash-desk. As she did so, she saw the manager of the supermarket approach her. “Madam,” he said, holding out his hand, “I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer and everything you have in your basket is free!”61. The housewives learnt about the of free goods _______.A. on TVB. from the managerC. at the supermarketD. from the newspaper62. Mrs. Edwards ________.A. is always very luckyB. had no friendsC. hoped to get free shoppingD. gets disappointed easily63. Mrs. Edwards’s husband tried to ________.A. make her unhappyB. cheer her upC. buy things with herD. stop her buying things64. Mrs. Edwards went back to the supermarket quickly because she had to _______.A. buy another thingB. talk to the managerC. pay for her shoppingD. find her shopping65. Mrs. Edwards must have been ________.A. pleasedB. delightedC. proudD. disappointedPassage TwoDeep inside a mountain near Sweetwater in East. Tennessee is a body of water known as the Lost Sea. It is listed by the Guinness Book of Would Records as the world’s largest underground lake. The Lost Sea is part of an extensive and historic cave system called Craighead Caverns.The caverns have been known and used since the days of the Cherokee Indian nation. The cave expands into a series of huge rooms from a small opening on the side of the mountain. Approximately one mile from the entrance, in a room called “The Council Room,” many Indian artisfacts have been found. Some of the items discovered include pottery, arrowheads, weapons, and jewelry.For many years there were persistent rumors of alarge underground lake somewhere in a cave, but it was not discovered until 1905. In that year, athirteen-year-old boy named Ben Sands crawled through a small opening three hundred feet underground. He found himself in a large cave half filled with water.Today tourists visit the Lost Sea and ride far out onto it in glass-bottomed boats powered by electric motors. More than thirteen acres of water have been mapped out so far and still no end to the lake has been found. Even though teams of divers have tried to explore the Lost Sea, the full extent of it is still unknown.66. The Lost Sea is unique because it is ________.part of a historical cave systemthe biggest underground lake in the worldlisted in the Guinness Book of World Recordsthe largest body of water in Tennessee67. The Craighead Caverns have been known ________.A. through historyB. since the time of the Indian nationsC. since 1905D. since divers explored them68. Who located the Lost Sea in recent times?A. The Cherokee Indians.B. Tourists.C. Ben Sands.D. Scientists.69. What was found in “The Council Room”?A. A small natural opening.B. A large cave.C. Another series of rooms.D. Many old Indian objects.70. It can be inferred from the passage that the Craighead Caverns presently serve as ____.A. an underground testing siteB. an Indian meeting groundC. a tourist attractionD. a motor boat race coursePassage Three Generations of Americans have been brought up to believe that a good breakfast is one life’s essentials. Eating breakfast at the start of the day, we have all been told, and told again, is as necessary as putting gasoline in the family car before starting a trip.But for many people the thought of food first thing in the morning is by no means a pleasure. So despite all the efforts, they still take no breakfast. Between 1977 and 1983, the latest year for which figures are available, the number of people who didn’t have breakfast, increased by 33 percent.For those who feel pain of guilt about not eating breakfast, however, there is some good news. Several studies in the last few years indicate that, for adults especially, there may be nothing wrong with omitting breakfast. “Going without breakfast does not affect performance,” said Arrold E. Bender, former professor of the nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College in London, “nor does giving people breakfast improveperforma nce.”Scientific evidence linking breakfast to better health or better performance is surprisingly inadequate, and most of the recent work involves children, not adults, “The literature”, says one researcher, Dr. Erresto at the University of Texas, “is poor”.71. The latest year for which figures could be obtained is _______.A. the year the author wrote the articleB. 1977C. any year between 1997 and 1983D. 198372. For those who do not take breakfast, the good news is that _______.several studies have been done in the past few yearsthe omission of breakfast does no harm to one’s healthadults have especially made studies in this field eating little in the morning is good for health73. “…nor does giving people breakfast im prove performance” means ______.anyone without breakfast does improve his performancenot giving people breakfast improve performance having breakfast does not improve performance, eitherpeople having breakfast do improve their performance74. The word “literature” in the last sentence refers to _______.A. stories, poems, plays, etc.B. written works on a particular subjectC. any printed materialD. the modern literature of America75. What is implied but NOT stated by the author is that _______.breakfast does not affect performanceDr. Erresto is engaged in research work at an institution of higher learningnot eating breakfast might affect the health of childrenProfessor Bender once taught college courses in nutrition in LondonPassage FourAbout 35% of all high school graduates in America continue their education in an institution of higher learning. The word college is used to refer to either a college or a university. These institutions offer four-year programs that lead to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor Science (B.S.) degree. Some students attend a junior college (providing only a two-year program) for one to two years before entering a four-year college as a sophomore (二年级生) or junior (三年级生).It is generally easier to be accepted at a state university than at a private one. Most private schools require strict entrance examinations and a high grade point average (GPA), as well as specific college prep classes in high school. Private schools cost considerably more than state colleges and famousprivate schools are very expensive. Poorer students can sometimes attend, however, by earning scholarships. Some college graduates go on to earn advanced masters or doctoral degrees in grad (graduate) school. Occupations in certain fields such as law or medicine require such advanced studies.Since college costs are very high, most students work at part-time jobs. Some have full-time jobs and go to school part-time. Often some will take five or more years to complete a four-year program because of money / job demands on their time.While the college and work demands take up the great part of a student’s time, most still enjoy social activities. Sports, dances, clubs, movies, and plays are all very popular. However, gathering together for long, philosophical talks at a favorite meeting place on or near the university is probably the most popular activity.76. College education is _______ in America.A. quite commonB. very rareC. something difficultD. almost impossible77. Which of the following is NOT required forentering most private schools.A. entrance examinationsB. taking part in many activitiesC. GPAD. college prep classes78. How can poor students attend private schools?A. Only by working at part-time jobs.B. Only by working at full-time jobs.C. Only by earning scholarships.D. All of above.79. The American college students like to _______ most of all.A. discuss problems on philosophyB. play ballsC. earn enough moneyD. go to the cinemas or theatres80. The best title for this passage is _______.A. Part-time jobsB. American collegeC. Popular activityD. A new systemⅤ. Writing (20 p oints)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a composition of about 80 words according to the following topic.金钱是一切吗?(Is Money Everything?)参考答案Ⅰ. Phonetics1.C2.D3.A4.B5.B6.D7.B8.A 9.B 10.DⅡ. Vocabu lary and Structure11.C 12.B 13.A 14.A 15.C 16.B 17.C18.C 19.C 20.A 21.B 22.C 23.A 24.B25.B 26.C 27.C 28.A 29.C 30.C 31.D32.C 33.C 34.C 35.D 36.A 37.B 38.A39.B 40.D 41.C 42.D 43.C 44.C 45.A46.C 47.A 48.D 49.A 50.DⅢ. Cloze51.B 52.C 53.C 54.B 55.C 56.A 57.B58.C 59.B 60.AⅣ. Reading Comprehension61.C 62.C 63.D 64.A 65.D 66.B 67.B68.C 69.D 70.C 71.D 72.B 73.C 74.B75.C 76.A 77.B 78.D 79.A 80.BⅤ. WritingIn Money Everything?I don’t think money is everything, but we can’t do without it. Fox example, money can’t buy us happiness and a good education. And for another example,money can’t buy us good health and a long life. But we can not live without money. We need it for our daily necessities such as food, clothes and transportation. What’s more, we need it to live a better life. In short, we should learn the value of money and make the most of its advantages.。

2012年成人英语考试test1

1 — Guess what? I passed the English exam!—____________ 正确答案解析A. That's fine.B. It's OK.C. Congratulations!D. Believe it or not.正确答案：C2 — I must go now. The plane will leave in half an hour. Thank you for seeing me off.—____________ 正确答案解析A. Good luck.B. Be careful.C. Best Wishes.D. Hurry to catch the plane.正确答案：A3 —Will you be able to come to my birthday party this Saturday?—____________ 正确答案解析A. No, I'd like to.B. I believe I can't.C. I'm afraid.D. Yes, I'd love to.正确答案：D4 —Tom, this is Hack, Fred is ill in hospital.—Oh,____________ 正确答案解析A. it's sad.B. it's bad.C. I'm sorry to hear that.D. that's not good.正确答案：C5 —Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the railway station?—____________ 正确答案解析A. No, I couldn't.B. Sorry, I don't know. I'm new here.C. I couldn't tell you.D. You can't ask me.正确答案：B6 —I want to look up a new word. Could you lend me your dictionary?—____________ 正确答案解析A. Yes, I can.B. Here you are.C. Sorry, I don't think so.D. You can take it.正确答案：B7 —I'm sorry that the postcards you want to buy have been sold out.—____________ 正确答案解析A. Oh, great.B. That sounds boring.C. That's all right!D. Oh, what a pity!正确答案：D8 —Do you mind if I smoke here?—____________ 正确答案解析A. Yes, certainly not.B. No, please don't.C. Sorry, it's forbidden here.D. Yes, I mind. 正确答案：C9 —What can I do for you?—Yes, ____________ 正确答案解析A. I'd like to see that shirt, please.B. I'm afraid not.C. may I invite you to dinner?D. I just have a look.正确答案：A10 —Hello, may I have an appointment with Doctor Smith?—____________ 正确答案解析A. Sorry. He's in at the moment.B. Why didn't you call earlier?C. Certainly. May I have your name?D. Sorry. He doesn't want to see you.Part II. Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. Foreach question, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE that you think is the best answer.Passage 1In the United States there was an unusual tale telling of the daughter of a mechanic. One day while walking along the bank of a lake, the girl happened to see 20 eggs laid by a wild goose. After some time the girl realized the mother would not return to her eggs and she decided to take them home. There she carefully placed the eggs in the heat of a lamp. Several days later the eggs broke and the baby geese came into the world.Geese are known to take the first living thing they see as their mother. Thus, to these young geese, the girl was their mother.As they grew, the girl was able to lead her birds to run across the grass, but she could not teach them to fly. The girl became increasingly worried about this, both when awake and in her dreams. Later, she had an idea. She would pilot a plane to guide them in flight. She asked her father for a plane and he assembled a small aircraft for her.Caring about her safety, the father decided to pilot the plane himself. However, the birds did not recognize or follow him, and instead slept in the grass.One day, the girl climbed into the plane, started it and soon left the ground. Seeing their mother take to the air, the birds eagerly flapped their wings and set out. She flew the plane freely in the sky, her young birds following.11 Which of the following can be the best title of this passage? 正确答案解析A. The Daughter of a Mechanic.B. A Girl and Her Father.C. A Girl and Her Geese.D. How to Teach Birds to Fly.正确答案：C12 Why did the girl decide to take the eggs home? 正确答案解析A. Because she liked the eggs.B. Because she wanted to eat the eggs.C. Because her father asked her to do so.D. Because she knew that the mother goose will not come back.正确答案：D13 The baby geese naturally took____________as their mother. 正确答案解析A. the mother geeseB. the girlC. the first thing they touchD. th e girl’s father正确答案：B14 What did the girl's father do to help her? 正确答案解析A. He assembled a small plane.B. He piloted the plane himself.C. He taught the geese how to fly.D. Both A & B.正确答案：D15 How did the young geese learn to fly? 正确答案解析A. By following the girl in the plane.B. By themselves.C. By following the girl's father.D. By staying in the plane.正确答案：APassage 2The weekends are a time for families in Britain. Often the parents are not at work. Having worked a five-day week from Monday to Friday, Saturdays are a busy time for shops with manyfamilies going shopping.Sundays used to be a very special day of the week in Britain. It was the one day of the week for "worship and rest". The shops were closed and most people were at home or at church. Popular leisure activities on Sunday used to be going to church and doing odd jobs around the home such as gardening and DIY.Until a few years ago shops were not permitted to open on a Sunday. Sundays today are becoming like any other day other week with shops open. Some families will now spend their time shopping rather than going to church or they will combine the two activities.Britain is becoming a far less Christian country with fewer people regularly attending Church. Many Christian's believe that Sunday should be kept special, as a time given to worship God. They think it is important for Christians to meet together, listen to readings from the Bible and celebrate Holy Communion. Others believe that it is important that families have time to be together. (The shopping hours on a Sunday are less than on any other day of the week.)16 The following activities are popular on Sunday in Britain except____________. 正确答案解析A. gardeningB. going to the zooC. shoppingD. DIY正确答案：B17 In the second paragraph, the phrase'worship and rest' refers to ____________. 正确答案解析A. going to the churchB. doing housework at homeC. having a rest at homeD. Both A, B and C正确答案：D18 Which of the following is TRUE according the passage? 正确答案解析A. English people usually work five days a week.B. In Britain, shopping is regarded as the most important activity in the weekend.C. Nowadays, more and more people prefer to go to church on Sundays.D. Most people think the shopping hours on Sunday should be longer.正确答案：A19 Britain is becoming less Christian probably because____________. 正确答案解析A. many people refused to go to the churchB. going to the church is too boringC. people think that staying with one’s family is more important than going to the churchD. many people think that Christians should meet together on Sundays正确答案：C20 The passage mainly tells us____________. 正确答案解析A. what British people think of ChristianB. what British people do in the weekendsC. why British is far less ChristianD. how to spend your leisure time正确答案：BPassage 3Online learning is also called distance education. Many American colleges and universities have been offering it for years.One example is New York University in Manhattan. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies began online classes in nineteen ninety-two. Its Virtual College has taught more than ten thousand students from across the United States and other countries.Last year, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies launched NYU Online. It offers NYU's first online programs to earn a bachelor's degree. Programs are offered in three areas: leadership and management, information systems management and social sciences. University officials say classes are highly interactive, where students communicate with each other and their teachers. Some classes require students to all log in at the same time so they can attend live lectures by a professor. Students can also ask questions and work together on team projects. The university says classes are taught by NYU professors who have been trained in online teaching.International students must take two admissions tests before they can be accepted into the program. These are the SAT and the TOEFL. We will discuss these tests later in our series.The cost to attend NYU Online depends on how many classes a student takes. It can cost as much as fifteen thousand dollars a year. NYU offers no financial aid for international students in this program. You can get more details at .21 When did New York University start its online classes? 正确答案解析A. In 1990.B. In 1998.C. In 1992.D. In 1982.正确答案：C22 Which of the following is NOT included in the online programs offering a BA degree? 正确答案解析A. Information Systems Management.B. Finance and Economy.C. Leadership and Management.D. Social Sciences.正确答案：B23 What can the students do in the online learning programs? 正确答案解析A. Communicate with each other and the teacher.B. Attend classes and lectures together.C. Ask questions and work together on team projects.D. Both A and C.正确答案：D24 International students can be accepted into the program after ____________ . 正确答案解析A. they take the SAT and the TOFELB. they go to New York UniversityC. they apply and log inD. two years in the United States正确答案：A25 How much does the online learning program cost per year? 正确答案解析A. $15,000.B. $1,500.C. It depends.D. $5,000.正确答案：CPart III. Vocabulary and Structure26 In order to strengthen his muscles, Mike goes to the gym ____________ to do exercises. 正确答案解析A. increasinglyB. oftenC. regularlyD. lively正确答案：C27 He asked who I voted for and I said it was my own ____________ . 正确答案解析A. thingB. matterC. dutyD. business 正确答案：D28 Mr. Smith was determined to ____________ the experiment afterso many years' interruption. 正确答案解析A. carry onB. carry outC. carry awayD. carry forth正确答案：B29 Drunken driving is often the major____________of traffic accidents. 正确答案解析A. reasonB. causeC. excuseD. way正确答案：B30 The case ____________ a lot of things, ____________ a second-hand watch. 正确答案解析A. included; containedB. included; containingC. contained; includedD. contained; including正确答案：D31 His article concerning population control was published in the ____________issue of China Daily. 正确答案解析A. latestB. latelyC. lateD. later正确答案：A32 Although many young people are eager to go abroad,he prefers ____________ in his own country. 正确答案解析A. stay and workB. stayed and workedC. to stay and workD. to be stayed and worked 正确答案：C33 The good service at the hotel made up for the poor food to some ____________. 正确答案解析A. wayB. gradeC. sortD. extent正确答案：D34 Scientists think that the continents ____________ always where they ____________ today. 正确答案解析A. aren't; areB. aren't; wereC. weren't; areD. weren't; were正确答案：C35 As soon as he comes back, I'll tell him when ____________ and see him. 正确答案解析A. will you comeB. you will comeC. you comeD. do you come正确答案：B36 Years ago we didn't know this, but recent science____________ that people who don't sleep well soon get ill. 正确答案解析A. showedB. has shownC. will showD. is showing正确答案：B37 They ____________ on the program for almost one week before I joined them, and now we ____________ on it as no good results have come out so far.. 正确答案解析A. had been working; are still workingB. had worked; were still workingC. have been working; have workedD. have worked; are still working正确答案：A38 —What would you do if it____________tomorrow?—We have to carry it on, since we've got everything ready. 正确答案解析A. rainB. is rainingC. will rainD. rains正确答案：D39 The coffee is wonderful! It doesn't taste like anything I ____________ before. 正确答案解析A. was havingB. haveC. have ever hadD. had ever had正确答案：C40 By the time Jane gets home, her aunt ____________ for London to attend a meeting. 正确答案解析A. will leaveB. leavesC. will have leftD. left正确答案：CSection BYou really have to get very old before you realize you're old. I'm in my middle fifties and I don't feel old yet. However, sometimes I look back at my childhood and 41____________ things to the way life is for today’s kids. Some things have 42____________ changed.One area of change is television. Some changes have been improvements. Some changes, 43____________ the other hand, have been setbacks.When I started school, most people didn't have a television; TV was just beginning to get 44____________. My father decided to go all out and buy a 16 inch black and white Motorola set.I still remember 45____________ the Lone Ranger save people from the bad guys on that awesome electronic machine. That was exciting!Now, televisions have larger pictures in full color. The pictures are 46____________ and the sound is much more realistic. The new high definition sets are made to rival movie 47____________. The variety and quantity of programming has increased greatly. There are hundreds of 48____________ and more shows than one person could ever watch. There are many fine entertainment and 49____________ shows. There's also a lot of garbage, stuff that most parents don't want their kids exposed to. Overall, we have more choices, and that is good.I wonder what television will be 50____________ when today's kids are my age.41 正确答案解析A. forgetB. rememberC. compareD. miss正确答案：C42 正确答案解析A. seldomB. oftenC. usuallyD. certainly正确答案：D43 正确答案解析A. atB. onC. inD. for正确答案：B44 正确答案解析A. goneB. greatC. expensiveD. popular正确答案：D45 正确答案解析A. to watchB. have watchedC. watchingD. watched正确答案：C46 正确答案解析A. clearerB. goodC. cheaperD. clearly正确答案：A47 正确答案解析A. theaterB. mirrorC. shadeD. screen正确答案：D48 正确答案解析A. canalsB. chainsC. channelsD. shifts正确答案：C49 正确答案解析A. educationB. educationalC. educateD. educator正确答案：B50 正确答案解析A. likelyB. alikeC. likeD. dislike正确答案：CPart IV. WritingDirections: In this part, you are asked to write a note to your roommate to explain what you have done to his/her tape recorder and say sorry to him/her.参考答案：Linda,I'm very sorry that my bag hit your tape recorder heavily when I threw it onto the table. I don't mean to do that. It is an accident. Fortunately, it can still work when I played it. If you find something wrong with it, please tell me immediately. Sorry again!Betty。

2012年成考专升本英语真题试题及答案

2012年成考专升本英语真题试题及答案2012年成考专升本英语真题试题及答案I. Phonetics (5 point )Directions:In each of following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that different from the others in pronunciation, Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A.coach B.float C.broad D.throat2. A.riddle B.ripen C.privilege D.primitive3. A.decision prehension C.extension D.pension4. A.brother B.thrill C. these D.rather5. b B.thumb C.doubt D.tabletII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points )Direction: 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. Whenever he comes to our garden, he can’t help _________ the flowers.A.admiresB.admiredC.admiringD.to admire7. --Where is Dick?--He _________ home for a while.A.would beB.should beC.would have beenD.should have been8. I hesitated for a long time, and in the end I decided to _________ the job.A.takeB.applyC.findD.search9. Steve looked at the envelope and recognized Jenny’s handwriting ________.A.recentlyB.immediatelyC.exactlyD.frequently10. This time tomorrow, I ________ on the beach, enjoying the sunshine!A. am sitingB.sitC. Would sitD.will be sitting11. The ukulele is a ________ instrument, which resembles a guitar.A.Hawaiian musical smallB.small musical HawaiianC.Hawaiian small musicalD.small Hawaiian musical12. --Do you like my new shoes? They were only $15.--Wow! That’s cheap, what a ________ !A.gainB.profitC.bargainD.win13. __________ in thought while driving, he almost ran into the car coming in the opposite direction.A. LosingB. LostC. LoseD. To lose14. You can’t imagine __________ foolishly he behaved at the party.A. howB.thatC.whatD. so15. I don’t want to watch the football match. Can you __________ Channel 9?A. change inB.change overC. change toD. change into16. Women employees ________ the same salaries as men for doing the same work.A.are payingB.have been paidC.paidD.have paid17. Never ________ the weather been so bad in October.A.isB.areC.hasD.have18. Many careers require a college degree; some jobs, ________, only require previous experience.A.howeverB.thereforeC.moreoverD.furthermore19. The clock has stopped. I ________ get it go again and set the alarm, or Iwill be late again tomorrow.A.couldB.mightC.wouldD.must20. Don’t ask him how old he is. He ’s really ____about it.A.sensitiveB.carelessC. cautiousD.anxiousIII.Cloze (30 points )Direction : 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 the Answer Sheet.Physical activity through sports can enhance your child’s physical health. Sports can also have a positive effect on his mental health. Sports participation helps children ___21___ life skills suck as learning to ___22___ with loss and disappointment these mental health benefits can be ____23____ helpful during the challenging years of adolescence.As your child grows and his body changes, confidence and self-esteem ___24___ from a positive body image. ____25____ sports participation helps your child____26____ a healthy weight and see his body as a ___27___ to succeed on theplaying field. A good body image improves mental health so that your child is less ___28___ to experience feelings of low self-worth.Children who participate ____29___ sports must learn to work with their teammates to ____30____ a goal. Through sports, a child is ___31___ to build confidence in his abilities. Winning does not have to be the only confidence builder. A ___32___ pass or assist during a game also improves confidence.Exercise and sports participation have been ___33___ to have antidepressant (抗抑郁的) effects. Children who play sports generally report having a positive ___34___ on life. Improved self-esteem can ___35___ a child not only in sports events, but also in academic performance.21. A.stimulate B.develop C.motivate D.create22. A.deal B.make C.disagree D.struggle23. A.actually B.specifically C.especially D.merely24. A.arise B.raise C.lift D.move25. A.Typical B.popular mon D.Regular26. A.retain B.reserve C.maintain D.prevent27. A.form B.tool C.symbol D.technique28. A.likely B.hardly C.gradually D.really29. A.on B.in C.with D.over30. A.settle B.arrive C.obtain D.achieve31. A.able B.capable C.qualified D.skilled32. A.frequent B.free C.successful D.gradual33. A.implied B.applied C.referred D.shown34. A.meaning B.outlook C.expectation D.approach35. A.improve B.demand C.benefit D.promoteIV. Reading comprehension (60 points )Directions: There are five reading passages in this each passage is followed by four questions. For each questions 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 OneFor generations, the Nganyi people of western Kenya have served as rainmakers, helping local communities decide when best to prepare their land and sow their seeds. By observing subtle changes in nature that would be unnoticeable to most people-in air currents, the flowering and shedding of leaves of certain trees, the behaviour of ants, bird songs, etc-they have been able to interpret weather patterns and provide valuable advice.What difficulty do local rainmakers face in making weather predictions?But the irregular weather patterns brought by climate change mean therainmakers can no longer use those sighs to make their predictions. And they don’t have access to the technologies available to meteorologists (气象学家).“Climate change has come on so fast. People don’t know how to adapt or what to plant,”says Obedi Osoce, a traditional weatherman. “Our traditional crops are disappearing because they cannot handle the new conditions. We need new strategies to handle clim ate change.”Now a British-Canadian project is doing just that, linking the rainmakers with government meteorologists. The two groups get together each season and produce an agreed forecast to be spread using a variety of methods suited to communities where many cannot read or write-through ceremonies, public meetings and person-to person comma-kation.Both parties are pleased with the collaboration. “I think the two sciences equally valid. We are marrying our energies to help people better,”says Mr. Onunga, a Nganyi community elder involved in the project.‘The results have been surprisingly good-the community agreed that the forecast was accurate,”says Gilbert Ouma, a lecturer at the University of Nairobi.“Through this project we hope to learn what it is that we can share together to live today and to adapt to tomorrow,”says Professor Laban Ogallo, leader of the Nganyi project.36. Which of the following has been used by traditional Nganyi rainmakers in weather prediction?A.Plant seedsB.Dog harksC.Bird songsD.Ocean currents37. What difficulty do local rainmakers face in making weather predictions? they don’t have access to the technologies available to meteorologistsA. They cannot find an effective way to deliver messages.B. They lack modern technologies to cope with climate change.C. They cannot get financial support from the local government.D. They lack the facilities to stop traditional crops from disappearing.38. How do people involved in the British-Canadian project feel about their cooperation?A. SatisfiedB.ConfusedC. HopefulD.Regretful39. Which statement best expresses the main idea of the passage?A. A British-Canadian project has been carried out to solve farming problems.B. The Nganyi people have made weather forecasts by observing changes in nature.C. New technologies have replaced traditional methods in weather prediction in Kenya.D. Scientists and Kenyan rainmakers work together in a joint weather prediction project.Passage TwoAfter taking a six-week, fully paid maternity leave (产假) earlier this year, Francine Gemperle was anxious to resume her job but reluctant to be away from her baby daughter, Veronika. Fortunately, she did’t have to choose between them. Maya Design, a Pittsburgh based creative consulting firm, allows parents to bring newborns into the office.“If I’d had to leave my children after my maternity leave ended, I would never have goes back to work,”says Gemperle, a designer and researcher, who brought her son Milo into the office after he was born.She’s not the only parent taking advantage of the benefit. Senior analystJon West brings his 10-mouth-old son, Owen, to the several times a month. In fact, when West considered using only part of his paternity leave, his co-workers urged him to take all six weeks.“I had pressure to take that leave,”recalls West, “People told me, it’s an important part of your life and you need to experience it.”“No matter how quiet the baby is, it’s an obvious distraction (分心的事),”says Tory Johnson, the chief executive of Women for Hire, a New York City-based recruiting film.No one has complained yet. Even if somebody did, it wouldn’t matter to Mickey McManus, Maya’s CEO and president, who argues that the policy builds loyalty and helps parents shift back into work mode.As part of its balancing act, Maya shares up to 20% of quarterly profits with its employees. However, the size of those checks might be up in the air at the moment. The firm once laid off five workers and it is now considering 4-day weeks to avoid more layoffs.40. Which of the following is true about Maya Design?A. It hires women with families.B. It has some overseas branches.C. It provide consulting services.D. It encourages the staff to work at home.41. What is Tory Johnson’s responsibility according to the passage?A. Taking on women employees.B. Dealing with women’s complaintsC. Dismissing unqualified women staffD. Taking care of women staff welfare42. What is the advantage of Maya’s policy according to Mickey McManus?A. It cuts down the management cost.B. It increases staff loyalty to the filmC. It keeps a balance between work and life.D. It promotes equality un employment.43. Which of these would be the best title for the passage?A. A Flexible Working ScheduleB. A staff shortage in Maya DesignC. A Pittsburgh-based Working PlaceD. A Company Taking Care of Young ParentsPassage ThreeHarry Potter fans will instantly recognize the snowy owl as Harry’s famous companies, Hedwig, but these beautiful owls are easily recognizable not for their magical associations, but for their large size and striking while feathers. Snowy owls are, in fact, the only white owl, and they are a highly sought after species for many birdwatchers to add to their life lists.Foods: Small mammals, birds, fish.Habitat and Migration: Snowy owls are found in far northern latitudes including tundra, a vast treeless frozen region in the Arctic. Their breeding grounds (繁殖地) are in the Arctic tundra, and they migrate south throughout Canada during the winter. In exceptionally server winters or when food supplies are searce, these owls can appear much further south than their normal range. While principally a North American bird, they can also migrate to the northern areas of Europe an Asia.Behaviour: Snowy owls, like all owls, are powerful animal bunters that are active mostly at night but can bunt and feed during the day, especially when food supplies are low. These owls will rest on the ground or on rocks, stumps and other low favorable points. Males can be fierce when defending the nest, and both genders will also perform an “injured bird” act to tempt animal invaders to go away from the nest.Reproduction: Snowy owls may incubate (孵卵) 3-10 eggs for 30-34 days, or the incubation may be done primarily by the freak. The baby owls remain in the nest for 14-21 days and will attempt their first flight when they are 42-58 days old. Mated pairs will raise one group of young birds per year unless food supplies are inadequate and then no eggs may be produced.44、What have you learned from Paragraph 1?A. Harry Potter fans like snowy owlsB. Hedwig is one of the snowy owl watchersC. The snowy owl is a large bird with white feathersD. It is easy to find snowy owls in snow covered areas45、What does Paragraph 3 tell about snowy owls?A. The can be found in Asia and EuropeB. They live in groups in hard winter daysC. Their breeding grounds are in areas south to CanadaD. They appear in the Artic when food supplies are scarce46、For snowy owls, one way to defend their nest is _____A. to stand on a rock nearbyB. to pretend to have been injuredC. to spread their wingsD. to give a warning47、What will snowy owls probably do when food is insufficient?A. They may stop producing eggsB. They will reduce their flightsC. They will be less active at nightD. They will only hunt during he day Passage FourWe lost two superstars in 1977. Neither man’s admirers have been able to understand the success of the other one. And this tells us something of the difference between the generations that the two singers represent.There were similarities between Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley. Both reached fame while young and became very rich. Although neither one had any musical education, both developed their own musical styles, which were first criticized by the critics and later studied as new forms in the art of popular song. Both men had successful movie careers despite a total lack of acting ability.Both were creations of the microphone, which made it possible for singers with weak voices to be heard beyond the third now. With Bing the microphone was usually hidden; but Elvis brought it to the stage.The difference between the two men reflects the changing values in American life Crosby’s music was soothing( 令人舒畅的) , Presley’s was disturbing. Crosby was singing to wartime America. His audiences had all the disturbance they could handle in their private lives, they did not want to buy more at the record shop and the movie theater.Crosby’s admires always said how “relaxed”and “natural”he was. When Presley began his career, the whole country had become relaxed and easygoing. Its young people, who had no memory of trouble times, found it boring. They were hungry for excitement. They welcomed Elvis, who was certainly not the kind of young man their parents would admire. Presley wasload and vulgar( 粗俗的) ——and be was bringing something new and exciting.It is probably too simple to explain each man in terms of changes in the economic and political situation. Something in the culture was also changing.48、Which of the following could be inferred about Crosby and Presley?A. They died in the same year.B. They became popular in 1977C. They influenced each other in musicD. They represented the postwar generation49、In which aspect the singers are similar to each other?A. Their songs were widely used in moviesB. They became famous in late year of their livesC. Their musical styles are recognized by the criticsD. Neither of them received any formal musical education50、What did Crosby’s audiences get from his music?A. ExcitementB. DisturbanceC. Ease and comfortD. Passion and thrill51、What is most Presley to be discussed if the passage continues?A. The political situation that the two singers facedB. The cultural changes that the two singers experiencedC. The economic influence on the music of the two singersD. The message that the two singers expressed in their musicPassage FiveThere are millions of left-handed people in the world. A number of them got together in 1975 to form an association called Left-handers International. The purpose of the organization is to fight discrimination (particularly to jobs) and to inform the public. They want everybody to understand the left-handers are neither “strange” nor sick nor dangerous.Many studies have been made recently about hand preference in humans. They have brought interesting results. It has been found, for instance, that many more men than women are left-handed; that all children use both hands about equally until they are three years old; and that hand preference is not clearly marked until age six. Above that age, most people not only favour one particular hand but also have a favourite eye, a favourite ear and foot.We know that the left side of the body is controlled by the right side of the brain, which seems that this particular half is the seat of emotions, imagination, and of the sense of space. And, indeed, lefties in seem to be more creative than the right-handers; they also seem to be more athletic and to do better in some professions which ---like sports----require a good sense of space. In a large school of architecture , it was found in 1977 that 29% of the professes and 23% of the graduating students were left-handed---while lefties represent less than 10% of the general population.Finally, left-handers may be more stubborn and impulsive( 冲动的) than right-handers. And they are more likely to suffer from problems such as stuttering( 口吃) and a difficulty in reading called dyslexia. The problems are more serious in left-handed persons who have been forced to favour their right hand. Doctors insist that one should never try to change a child’s hand preference.52、What does Left-handers International aim to do for left-handers?A. To create new jobsB. To promote equalityC. To show discriminationD. To study hand preference53、According to recent studies, when is hand preference formed?A. Before birthB. At birthC. At age threeD. At age six54、Compared with right-handers, left-handers______A. are less creativeB. are more easygoingC. have a better sense of spaceD. do better in most professions55、Left-handers are advised to stick to their hand preference because_____A. it is fun and comfortable to be left-handersB. the left hand is just as good as the right handC. it is difficult for them to switch to the right handD. changing hand preference may cause serious problemsV. Daily Conversation (15 points )Direction: Pick out appropriate expression from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue by blacking the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A. I know a good placeB. You’re welcomeC. Not reallyD. Have something to drinkE. Any oneF. There’s nothing goodG. Any suggestion H. Yes WhyJuly: Are you free this evening?Jack:____56____?July: Shall we go and see a movies?Jack: I love movies, but ____57____ at the moment. What about going to a concert?July: Sure, I’d love to. ____58____?Jack: Here is a good one, Mozart and Brahms. It’s on at the Festival Hall. Shall we go to this concert?July: Fine. We’ll go to this one. Do you want anything to eat now?Jack: No, I’m not hungry.July: Well, let’s ___59___ instead.Jack: ___60___ for that. Let’s go.July: Good! Let’s go.VI. Writing (25 points )Direction: 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 ) 负责组织一次班级郊游活动，请根据以下体术写一份通知：l 本次郊游的时间和地点;2 郊游的具体活动内容3 要求各自准备一道菜或点心与大家分享;4 列出必带物品，如：相机、雨衣/雨伞、遮阳帽、手电筒等;5 感谢大家的合作。

2012成人高考英语模拟题和答案三

2012成人高考英语模拟题和答案三Ⅰ. Phonetics(10 Points)Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A. head B. horizon C. honour D. human2.A. city B. bicycle C. face D. climb3.A. think B. these C. breathe D. with4.A. ground B. country C. thousand D. found5.A. pour B. hour C. course D. four6.A. both B. post C. cold D. son7.A. altogether B. talk C. always D. also8.A. suggestion B. nation C. dictation D. satisfaction9.A. started B. closed C. waited D. needed10.A. rare B. fare C. scare D. areⅡ.Vocabulary and Structure(40 points)Directions:There are 40 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.11. _______ idea of _______ sounds much better than Clare’s.A. The, hersB. That, herC. That, hersD. One, her12. China is famous ________ the Great Wall.A. aboutB. forC. asD. of13. Our school ________ new facilities.A. is equipped withB. equips withC. will be equip withD. has equip with14. I made this myself but it was _______ who taught me.A. heB. himC. himselfD. by him15. He had his bicycle _______ yesterday.A. repairB. repairingC. repairedD. be repaired16. It was a ________ room, with beautiful wallpaper, waxed floor and nice furniture.A. pleasedB. pleasantC. pleasingD. preasant17. He regretted _______the decision too hastily.A. makeB. to makeC. makingD. have maked18. The professor insisted that we _______ our homework before next month.A. handed inB. will hand inC. hand inD. must hand in19. It ______ me of the country which we visited last summer.A. remembersB. recallsC. remindsD. tells20. He _______ smoking at last.A. gave upB. gave outC. gave inD. gave off21. John was _______ he lay down for an hour before dinner.A. so tired asB. so tired thatC. too tired thatD. too tired so22. Your answer is different ________ the teacher’s.A. toB. atC. fromD. with23. It would be _______ a risk to leave the babyalone.A. runningB. passingC. carryingD. obeying24. The fact _______ his health is bad is not true.A. whichB. thatC. asD. what25. These ______ did unusually well in the contest, so the judges didn’t know whom to give prize to.A. woman singersB. women singersC. women singerD. womans singers 26. Man must stop _______ the earth’s atmosphere.A. fillingB. wastingC. pollutingD. blackening27. We can’t _______ another 100 kilometers any more.A. haveB. turnC. makeD. reach28. Is Mary ______ to join in us?A. supposedB. exposedC. supportedD. indicated29. I want to be told all _______.A. which happenB. which happenedC. that had happenedD. that had been happened30. We’ve all heard of Thomas Edison, _______ who invented the electric light and many other things.A. manB. a manC. the manD. men31. Don’t tell me such things _______ you are not certain.A. thatB. whichC. thoseD. as32. _______ a microscope we can see different kinds of things that are unable to be seen by our naked eyes.A. In terms ofB. In place ofC. By means ofD. By far33. Jackson went to work ______ his illness.A. besidesB. even thoughC. in spite ofD. although34. Anybody will do, _______ he is responsible for that.A. as far asB. so far asC. as long asD. as soon as35. I suppose they have known about it, _______?A. am IB. am not IC. have theyD. haven’t they36. It ______ him ten years to write that novel.A. tookB. spentC. costD. costed37. The students are looking forward to _______ their holidays in Japan.A. spendB. spendingC. for spendD. spent38. They all ______ mentioning that girl.A. avoidedB. got awayC. ran awayD. escaped39. Human beings should find a new _______ of energy.A. orientB. sourceC. originD. souse40. The couch is comfortable to _______.A. sitB. be satC. sittedD. sit on41. So loudly _______ that all the people in the room got a fright.A. he shoutedB. shout heC. did he shoutD. he did shout42. He is the only one of the sons in the family who ______ received high education.A. areB. isC. haveD. has43. We think of Mr. Li ______ our good friend.A. isB. to beC. asD. has been44. The mountain is 1,000 feet _______ the sea level.A. overB. higherC. aboveD. high45. The road will be blocked if there _______ another snow.A. isB. will beC. to beD. will have46. David like country life and has decided to _______ farming.A. get hold ofB. get along withC. go in forD. go thorough47. These children have an advantage _______ those in calculation.A. overB. thanC. toD. with48. Shanghai has a larger population than _______ in China.A. any cityB. any other citiesC. other cityD. any other city49. In some countries there are a lot of young people now need _______teeth.A. falseB. untrueC. wrongD. erroneous50. This book costs ______ that one.A. twice moreB. twice more asC. two times more asD. twice as much as Ⅲ. Cloze (20 points) Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices given below and marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark youranswer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a serious source of discomfort for their fellows. _51_, medical authorities express their concern about the effect of smoking _52_ the health not only of those who smoke but also of those who do not. In fact,non-smokers who must involuntarily inhale (吸入) the air _53_ by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers _54_.Smoking is prohibited in the theatres and in halls used for showing films _55_ in laboratories _56_ there may be a fire hazard (危险). Elsewhere, it is up to your good _57_.I am _58_ asking you to maintain “No-Smoking” in classrooms and seminar rooms.This will prove that you have the _59_ health in mind, which is very important to a large _60_ of our students.51.A. Still B. Further C. More D. Again52.A. in B. to C. on D. with53.A. polluting B. be polluted C. polluted D. tobe polluted54.A. them B. themselves C. their own D. they55.A. and B. but C. as well as D. also56.A. where B. which C. that D. how57.A. feeling B. sense C. realize D. think58.A. so B. next C. therefore D. and59.A. non-smokers B. non-smokers’ C.non-smoker’s D. non-smoker60.A. number B. amount C. many D. much Ⅳ. Reading Comprehension (60 points)Directions:There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneAll the housewives who went to the new supermarket had one great ambition: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping. For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said: “Remember, once a week, one of ourcustomers gets free goods. This May Be Your Lucky Day!”For several weeks Mrs. Edwards hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hoping. The cupboards in kitchen were full of things which she did not need. Her husband tried to advise her against buying things but failed. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would app roach her and say: “Madam, this is Your Lucky Day. Everything in your basket is free.”One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy any tea. She dashed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went towards the cash-desk. As she did so, she saw the manager of the supermarket approach her. “Madam,” he said, holding out his hand, “I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer and everything you have in your basket is fr ee!”61. The housewives learnt about the of free goods _______.A. on TVB. from the managerC. at the supermarketD. from the newspaper62. Mrs. Edwards ________.A. is always very luckyB. had no friendsC. hoped to get free shoppingD. gets disappointed easily63. Mrs. Edwards’s husband tried to ________.A. make her unhappyB. cheer her upC. buy things with herD. stop her buying things64. Mrs. Edwards went back to the supermarket quickly because she had to _______.A. buy another thingB. talk to the managerC. pay for her shoppingD. find her shopping65. Mrs. Edwards must have been ________.A. pleasedB. delightedC. proudD. disappointedPassage TwoDeep inside a mountain near Sweetwater in East. Tennessee is a body of water known as the Lost Sea. It is listed by the Guinness Book of Would Records as the world’s largest underground lake. The Lost Sea is part of an extensive and historic cave system called Craighead Caverns.The caverns have been known and used since the days of the Cherokee Indian nation. The cave expandsinto a series of huge rooms from a small opening on the side of the mountain. Approximately one mile from the entrance, in a room called “The Council Room,” many Indian artisfacts have been found. Some of the items discovered include pottery, arrowheads, weapons, and jewelry.For many years there were persistent rumors of a large underground lake somewhere in a cave, but it was not discovered until 1905. In that year, a thirteen-year-old boy named Ben Sands crawled through a small opening three hundred feet underground. He found himself in a large cave half filled with water.Today tourists visit the Lost Sea and ride far out onto it in glass-bottomed boats powered by electric motors. More than thirteen acres of water have been mapped out so far and still no end to the lake has been found. Even though teams of divers have tried to explore the Lost Sea, the full extent of it is still unknown.66. The Lost Sea is unique because it is ________.part of a historical cave systemthe biggest underground lake in the worldlisted in the Guinness Book of World Recordsthe largest body of water in Tennessee67. The Craighead Caverns have been known________.A. through historyB. since the time of the Indian nationsC. since 1905D. since divers explored them68. Who located the Lost Sea in recent times?A. The Cherokee Indians.B. Tourists.C. Ben Sands.D. Scientists.69. What was found in “The Council Room”?A. A small natural opening.B. A large cave.C. Another series of rooms.D. Many old Indian objects.70. It can be inferred from the passage that the Craighead Caverns presently serve as ____.A. an underground testing siteB. an Indian meeting groundC. a tourist attractionD. a motor boat race course Passage ThreeGenerations of Americans have been brought up to believe that a good breakfast is one life’s essentials. Eating breakfast at the start of the day, we have allbeen told, and told again, is as necessary as putting gasoline in the family car before starting a trip.But for many people the thought of food first thing in the morning is by no means a pleasure. So despite all the efforts, they still take no breakfast. Between 1977 and 1983, the latest year for which figures are available, the number of people who didn’t have breakfast, increased by 33 percent.For those who feel pain of guilt about not eating breakfast, however, there is some good news. Several studies in the last few years indicate that, for adults especially, there may be nothing wrong with omitting breakfast. “Going without breakfast does not affect performance,” said Arrold E. Bender, former professor of the nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College in London, “nor does giving people breakfast improve performance.”Scientific evidence linking breakfast to better health or better performance is surprisingly inadequate, and most of the recent work involves children, not adults, “The literature”, says one researcher, Dr. Erresto at the University of Texas,“is poor”.71. The latest year for which figures could be obtained is _______.A. the year the author wrote the articleB. 1977C. any year between 1997 and 1983D. 198372. For those who do not take breakfast, the good news is that _______.several studies have been done in the past few yearsthe omission of breakfast does no harm to one’s healthadults have especially made studies in this field eating little in the morning is good for health73. “…nor does giving people breakfast improve performance” means ______.anyone without breakfast does improve his performancenot giving people breakfast improve performance having breakfast does not improve performance, eitherpeople having breakfast do improve their performance74. The word “literature” in the last sentence refers to _______.A. stories, poems, plays, etc.B. written works on a particular subjectC. any printed materialD. the modern literature of America75. What is implied but NOT stated by the author is that _______.breakfast does not affect performanceDr. Erresto is engaged in research work at an institution of higher learningnot eating breakfast might affect the health of childrenProfessor Bender once taught college courses in nutrition in LondonPassage FourAbout 35% of all high school graduates in America continue their education in an institution of higher learning. The word college is used to refer to either a college or a university. These institutions offer four-year programs that lead to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor Science (B.S.) degree. Some students attenda junior college (providing only a two-year program) for one to two years before entering a four-year college as a sophomore (二年级生) or junior (三年级生).It is generally easier to be accepted at a state university than at a private one. Most private schools require strict entrance examinations and a high grade point average (GPA), as well as specific college prep classes in high school. Private schools cost considerably more than state colleges and famous private schools are very expensive. Poorer students can sometimes attend, however, by earning scholarships. Some college graduates go on to earn advanced masters or doctoral degrees in grad (graduate) school. Occupations in certain fields such as law or medicine require such advanced studies.Since college costs are very high, most students work at part-time jobs. Some have full-time jobs and go to school part-time. Often some will take five or more years to complete a four-year program because of money / job demands on their time.While the college and work demands take up the great part of a student’s time, most still enjoy socialactivities. Sports, dances, clubs, movies, and plays are all very popular. However, gathering together for long, philosophical talks at a favorite meeting place on or near the university is probably the most popular activity.76. College education is _______ in America.A. quite commonB. very rareC. something difficultD. almost impossible77. Which of the following is NOT required for entering most private schools.A. entrance examinationsB. taking part in many activitiesC. GPAD. college prep classes78. How can poor students attend private schools?A. Only by working at part-time jobs.B. Only by working at full-time jobs.C. Only by earning scholarships.D. All of above.79. The American college students like to _______ most of all.A. discuss problems on philosophyB. play ballsC. earn enough moneyD. go to the cinemas or theatres80. The best title for this passage is _______.A. Part-time jobsB. American collegeC. Popular activityD. A new systemⅤ. Writing (20 points)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a composition of about 80 words according to the following topic.金钱是一切吗?(Is Money Everything?) 参考答案Ⅰ. Phonetics1.C2.D3.A4.B5.B6.D7.B8.A 9.B 10.DⅡ. Vocabulary and Structure11.C 12.B 13.A 14.A 15.C 16.B 17.C18.C 19.C 20.A 21.B 22.C 23.A 24.B25.B 26.C 27.C 28.A 29.C 30.C 31.D32.C 33.C 34.C 35.D 36.A 37.B 38.A39.B 40.D 41.C 42.D 43.C 44.C 45.A46.C 47.A 48.D 49.A 50.DⅢ. Cloze51.B 52.C 53.C 54.B 55.C 56.A 57.B58.C 59.B 60.AⅣ. Reading Comprehension61.C 62.C 63.D 64.A 65.D 66.B 67.B68.C 69.D 70.C 71.D 72.B 73.C 74.B75.C 76.A 77.B 78.D 79.A 80.BⅤ. WritingIn Money Everything?I don’t think money is everything, but we can’t do without it. Fox example, money can’t buy us happiness and a good education. And for another example, money can’t buy us good health and a long life. But we can not live without money. We need it for our daily necessities such as food, clothes and transportation. What’s more, we need it to live a better life. In short, we should learn the value of money and make the most of its advantages.。

2012年成人高考英语真题试题电子版word版

绝密★启用前2012成人高等学校招生全国统一考试英语一．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.July B.hurry C.satisfy D.sky2.A.lesson B.quesion C.recent D.several3.A.call cate C.coat D.sociey4.A.visit B.task C.respect D.same5.A.afraid B.captain C.fail D.sailor.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. —World you help me with these books？—_____A.With pleasureB.Never mindC.it’s fineD.Don’t worry7.Everyone_____to bring some food to the party on Sunday.A.supposesB.will supposesC.is supposesD.will be supposes8.—Do you have these shoes in size eight?.—I’m not sure.I’ll just go and_____our.A.sellB.sendC.watchD.find9.Lucy____ride a bike when she was three.A.shouldB.mustC.couldD.need10.The police told ____to stay in their cars.A.anybodyB.everybodyC.nobodyD.somebody11.Something is wrong____my radio.Can you help fix it for me?A.forB.ofC.onD.with12.—Is Tom coming with us?—He can’t—he____for his exams.A.preparesB.is preparingC.has preparedD.prepraed13.Follow me and I’ll show you____the library is.A.whatB.whenC.whereD.which14.At the end of the year there____a test on everything we have studied.A.wasB.will beC.would beD.has been15.The film star walked to his car，____by a crowd of fans.A.to followB.followingC.followedD.to be followed16.____I admire most about Lee is his love of nature.A.WhatB.HowC.ThatD.Where17.Tim went to work on the farm last week,and____.A.his sister did so B .so his sister didC.did his sister soD.so did his sister18.Mike’s health has been____improved since he gave up smoking.A.muchB.soC.tooD.very19____a small business.Jane is able to support her family now.A.RunB.RanC. RunningD. To run20.We____ever word of the news.A. took downB. took offC. took awayD. took out三. 完形填空（共15小题：每题2分，共30分。

2012成人高测试题和答案四：英语

2012成人高测试题和答案四：英语Ⅰ. Phonetics (10 points)Directions:In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A. club B. tomb C. comb D. climb2.A. food B. cool C. school D. flood3.A. town B. how C. down D. snow4.A. each B. peach C. break D. deal5.A. hear B. fear C. dear D. wear6.A. receive B. friend C. field D. piece7.A. question B. notion C. exception D. vocation8.A. exhaust B. exercise C. exam D. exact9.A. where B. what C. whose D. white10.A. switch B. hatch C. character D. matchⅡ. Vocabulary and Structure (40 points) Directions:There are 40 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.11. Today is Jenny’s wedding day. She _______ to Thomas.A. just has got marriedB. has just marriedC. was just marriedD. has just got married12. Every officer and every soldier _______ obey the rules.A. had toB. have toC. has toD. must have to13. Rarely _______ so difficult a problem.A. she could have faced withB. could have she faced withC. she could have been faced withD. could she have been faced with14. ______ a dog on the road, the car stopped.A. Having seenB. On seeingC. The driver seeingD. Seeing15. I asked my teacher _______.A. what courses should I takeB. should I take what coursesC. I should take what coursesD. what courses I should take16. Comrade Li promised to help us and he said he would come ______.A. right awayB. all at onceC. all of a suddenD. all right17. There aren’t many pandas ________ in the world today.A. aliveB. livingC. livelyD. lived18. Such electron tubes ________ in a radio set are also found in a TV set.A. that we useB. as we useC. as we use themD. that we use them19. It _______ to me that he was jealous.A. happenedB. tookC. occurredD. felt20. One of the requirements for a fire is that the material ______ to its burning temperature.A. were heatedB. must be heatedC. is heatedD. be heated21. Please ______ me at the station on time.A. meetingB. to meetC. meetD. met22. _______ “hello”, he reached out his hand.A. SaidB. SayingC. To sayD. Say23. People are more _______ to spend money on goods with an attractive look than those without.A. attractedB. temptedC. persuadedD. tended24. It was ______ he saw the doctor coming out of the emergeney room with an expression as grave as a judge _______ he realized the seriousness of his wife’s illness.A. not until…thatB. after…whenC. until…thenD. before…that25. Please telephone me half an hour _______.A. in chargeB. in advanceC. in timeD. in front26. Both Mary and Ellen, as well as Jan, _______ studying Chinese History.A. areB. isC. are beingD. is being27. I’d like to _______ him to you for the job. He is a very clever and industrious boy.A. referB. suggestC. recommendD. propose28. It ______ that 200 people died and over 5,000lost their shelters after the flood.A. reportedB. reportsC. has been reportedD. has reported29. He was asked to speak louder ______ all the other students in the classroom could hear him.A. asB. so as toC. so thatD. so as30. His report on the space exploration was really ________.A. excitingB. excitedC. excitementD. excitedly31. Your chair needs _______.A. to repairB. repairingC. to repairingD. being repair32. I hate to see papers _______ in pencil.A. writingB. to writeC. writtenD. write33. The job made her dependent _______ her husband.A. onB. fromC. ofD. to34. This is the second time she ______ improvement on that equipment.A. had madeB. madeC. is makingD. has made35. He spoke so quickly that I did not ______ what he said.A. catchB. acceptC. takeD. listen36. _______determines a good meal varies from country to country.A. WhatB. ThatC. ItD. Which37. As the journey was a long one, he took a friend with him for ________.A. pleasureB. entertainmentC. companyD. defence38. I suggest _______ for an outgoing this Sunday.A. us goingB. we are goingC. to goD. our going39. We’ve ______ sugar. Ask him to lend us some.A. run away withB. run downC. run offD. run out of40. It was in 1930 _______ he became a university student.A. whenB. thatC. whichD. and41. I am very _______ to you for your help.A. gratefulB. agreeableC. pleasedD. thanks42. You _______ go now. It’s very late.A. had ratherB. prefer toC. had betterD. would rather43. If I were you, I would take it easy, _______ is no need to be nervous.A. itB. thisC. thereD. which44. Why not _______ me earlier?A. to tellB. tellC. tellingD. told45. Joe’s handwriting is ________ Mary’s.A. more betterB. as well asC. much better thanD. more better than46. The experiment _______ the discovery of a cure for cancer.A. happened toB. led upC. resulted inD. set up47. To produce one pound of honey, a colony of bees must fly a distance _______ to twice around the world.A. similarB. equalC. comparedD. corresponding48. I did not mean ____ anything, but those apples looked so good I couldn’t resist ___one.A. to eat…tryingB. to eat…to tryingC. eating…to tryD. eating…to trying49. I had hardly sat down _______ he stepped in.A. whenB. thatC. untilD. after50. In his time he enjoyed a reputation _______.A. as great as Mozart, if not greater thanB. as great as, if not greater than, MozartC. as great, if not greater, as MozartD. greater, if not as great as MozartⅢ. Cloze (20 points) Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices given below and marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blankening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Robert Edwards was blinded in a traffic accident. He was also a little deaf _51_ old age. Last week, he was taking a walk near his home when a thunderstorm came. He hid _52_ the storm under a big tree and was struck by lightning. He was knocked _53_ the ground and woke up some 20 minutes _54_, lying face down in water in water below a tree. He went into the house and lay down in bed. A short time later, he awoke; his legs felt _55_ and he was trembling, but, when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room fading in and out in front of him. When his wife entered, he _56_ her forthe first time in nine years. Doctors _57_ that he had regained his sight and hearing obviously from the flash of lightning, but they were unable to explain that. The only _58_ explanation offered by one doctor was that, _59_ Edwards lost his sight as a result of trauma in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way it could be restored was by _60_ trauma.51.A. because B. because of C. as D. since52.A. from B. away C. against D. contrary53.A. at B. in C. to D. on54.A. late B. soon C. later D. after55.A. dying B. dead C. die D. being died56.A. saw B. watched C. noticed D. examined57.A. say B. thought over C. made sure D. agreed to58.A. possibly B. possible C. probably D. mainly59.A. although B. because of C. even though D. since60.A. others B. other C. another D. one otherⅣ. Reading Comprehension (60 points)Directions:There are four reading passages in this part.Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage One In ancient times wealth was measured and exchanged in things that could be touched: food, tools, and precious metals and stones. Then the barter system was replaced by coins, which still had real value since they were pieces of rare metal. Coins were followed by fiat money, paper notes that have value only because everyone agrees to accept them.Today electronic monetary systems are gradually being introduced that will transform money into even less tangible forms, reducing it to a series of “bits and bytes”, or units of computerized information, going between machines at the speed of light. Already, electronic fund transfer allows money to be instantly sent and received by different banks, companies, and countries through computers and telecommunications devices.61. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?A. International Banking PoliciesB. The History of Monetary ExchangeC. The Development of Paper CurrenciesD. Current Problems in the Economy62. According to the passage, which of the following was the earliest kind of exchange of wealth?A. Bartered foodsB. Fiat moneyC. Coin currencyD. Intangible forms63. The author mentions food, tools and precious metals and stones together because they are all________.A. useful itemsB. articles of valueC. difficult things to obtainD. material objects64. According to the passage, coins once had real value as currency because they ______.represented a great improvement over barterpermitted easy transportation of wealthwere made of precious metalscould become collector’s items65. Which of the following statements about computerized monetary systems is NOT supported by the passage?They promote international trade.They allow very rapid money transfers.They are still limited to small transactions (交易).They are dependent on good telecommunications systems.Passage TwoAt the University of Kansas art museum, scientists tested the effect of different colored walls on two groups of visitors to an exhibit of paintings. For the first group the room was painted white; for the second, dark brown. Movement of each group was followed by an electrical equipment under the carpet. The experiment showed that those who entered the dark brown walked more quickly, covered more area, and spent less time in the room than people in the white one. Dark brown made people more active, but the activity ended sooner. Not only the choice of colors but also the general appearance of a room affects those inside. Another experiment presented people with photographs of faces whose energy was to be commented. Three groups of people were used; each was shown the same photos, but eachgroup was in an ordinary room—a nice office. The third was in a tastefully designed living room with carpeting. Results showed that the people in the beautiful room tend to give higher marks to the faces than those in the ugly room did. Other studies that students do better on tests taken in comfortable room than inordinary-looking or ugly rooms.66. Which of the following is the best expression of the main idea of this passage?People in beautiful rooms tend to give higher marks to photos of faces than people in ugly rooms The color and general appearance of a room have a deeper effect on the behavior of the people in itThe University of Kansas has studied the effects of the color of room on people’s behaviorBeautifully furnished, light-coloured rooms make people more comfortable than ugly, dark rooms67. According to the passage, we may conclude that the whiter a room is ________.A. the longer people like to stay in itB. the sooner people in it will leaveC. the more active people in it will becomeD.the more excited people68. What is referred to as the “general appearance” in this passage is ________.how many broad windows a room has, through which sunlight might come inthe size of a roomwhether there are beautiful walls in a roomwhat the room looks like69. This passage provides us with _______.A. a piece of scientific informationB. a normal lessonC. an interesting testD. a piece of news70. At least how many tests were carried out by the scientists referred to in this passage?A. ThreeB. TwoC. Only oneD. No one knowsPassage ThreeThe water we drink and use is running short in the world. We all have to learn how to stop wasting our limited water. One of the steps we should take is to find ways of reusing it. Experiments have already been done in this field.Today in most large cities, fresh water is usedonly once, then it runs into waste system. But it is possible to pipe the used water to a purifying factory. There it can be filtered and treated with chemicals so that it can be used again, just as it were fresh from a spring.But even if every large city purified and reused its water, we still would not have enough. Then we could turn to the oceans. All we’d have to do to make use of the seawater on earth is to get rid of the salt. This process is called desalinization, and it is already in use in many parts of the world.71. The way to stop wasting our limited water is to ________.A. do experiments with waterB. purify the used water and reuse itC. use fresh water once againD. make use of seawater72. The following tells us how to reuse the used water. Which is the right order of the passage?A. to have the used water filteredB. to put chemicals in itC. to pipe it to the usersD. to pipe the usedwater to be purified to a factory73. There wouldn’t be enough water for us if we didn’t _________.A. turn to the oceans for more waterB. reuse used water and make use of seawaterC. desalt seawaterD. take steps to reuse all water on earth74. The would “it” in the last sentence refers to _______.A. seawaterB. purified waterC. the process of getting rid of the salt in seawaterD. the process of collecting salt from the sea oceans75. The best title for the passage is“_______”.A. How to Reuse WaterB. Two Solutions to the Problem of Water ShortageC. Stop Wasting Our Limited WaterD. How to Make Use of SeawaterPassage FourSome people hate everything that is modern. Theycannot imagine how anyone can really like modern music; they find it hard to accept the new fashions in clothing; they think that all modern painting is ugly; and they seldom have a good word for the new buildings that are being built everywhere in the world. Such people look for perfection in everything, and they take their standards of perfection from the past. They are usually impatient with anyone who is brave enough to experiment with new or to express himself or the age in materials original ways. It is, of course, true that many artists do not succeed in their work and instead produce works that can only be considered as failures. If the work of art is a painting, the artist’s failure concerns himself alone, but if it is a building, his failure concerns others too, because it may damage the beauty of the whole place. This does sometimes happen, but it is completely untrue to say, as some people do, that modern architecture is nothing.We can’t judge every modern building by the standards of the ancient time, even though we admire the ancient buildings. Technologically, the modern buildings are more advanced. The modern architect knowshe should learn from the ancient works, but with his greater resources of knowledge and materials, he will never be content to imitate the past. He is too proud to do that.76. Some people hate everything that is modern because _______.A. they are agedB. they find it hard to accept modern thingsC. they take their standards of perfection from the GreekD. they look at things by the standards of the past77. The writer of the passage thinks that________.it is true to say artists fail in their workit is untrue to say artists fail in their work it is true to say some artists fail in their work it is true to say only painters fail in their work78. The writer thinks the failure of a building _______.A. means nothingB. concerns othersC. concerns only the artistD. concerns all thepeople in the world79. The writer thinks that _________.we can’t judge buildings by the ancient standards we can’t judge all the buildings by the ancient standardswe can’t judge all the modern buildings by the ancient standardswe can’t judge modern buildings80. Technologically, the modern buildings are more advanced. The sentence means _____.the ancient architects had no technologythe modern architects use more advanced technologythe modern buildings are advanced because they are completely different from the ancient buildings the modern buildings are more beautiful Ⅴ. Writing (20 points)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a short composition of about 80 words on the title: Where to Live-in the City or in the Country? Base your composition on the outline given below.1.一些人喜欢住在城市，因为城市生活有许多便利。

2012成人高考英语试题及答案

2012成人高考英语试题及答案Introduction:The 2012 Adult College Entrance Examination (ACEE) English Exam is a significant assessment for adult learners pursuing further education. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive analysis of the 2012 ACEE English Exam, including its format, content, and sample answers. Let's delve into the specifics and explore the exam in detail.Section 1: Listening ComprehensionThe Listening Comprehension section aims to test candidates' ability to understand spoken English. It consists of multiple-choice questions that require candidates to listen to audio recordings and select the most appropriate response or answer. The audio material covers various topics, including conversations, interviews, lectures, and broadcasts.Sample Question:You will hear a conversation between two people. Choose the best answer to the question you hear.Question: What does the woman suggest they do this evening?a) Go to the cinema.b) Have dinner at a restaurant.c) Stay home and cook.d) Play tennis.Answer: c) Stay home and cook.Section 2: Reading ComprehensionThe Reading Comprehension section evaluates candidates' reading skills and their understanding of written English. It comprises multiple-choice questions and requires candidates to read passages and answer related questions. The passages cover a wide range of topics, such as science, history, literature, and social issues.Sample Question:Read the following passage and choose the best answer to the question.Passage:Rosa Parks was an African-American civil rights activist who became famous for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her act of defiance sparked a massive boycott of the city's bus system and became a significant moment in the civil rights movement.Question: What was the result of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus?a) The end of racial discrimination in public transportation.b) A decline in racial tensions in Montgomery, Alabama.c) Increased support for the city's bus system.d) The initiation of a large-scale protest against racial segregation.Answer: d) The initiation of a large-scale protest against racial segregation.Section 3: Cloze TestThe Cloze Test assesses candidates' understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and context. It consists of a passage with several gaps, and candidates must choose the most appropriate word from the options provided. This section aims to evaluate candidates' ability to comprehend written English in context.Sample Question:Read the following passage and choose the best word to fill in the blank.Passage:The Internet has revolutionized the way we receive (31)______ and communicate with others. It has made information (32)______ accessible and allowed individuals to connect across the globe. However, along with its benefits, the Internet also poses certain risks, such as online (33)______ and privacy concerns. It is important for users to be (34)______ and take appropriate measures to protect their personal information online.Question: 31) ______a) newsb) knowledgec) entertainmentd) servicesAnswer: a) newsSection 4: WritingThe Writing section evaluates candidates' ability to express their thoughts coherently and accurately in written English. Candidates are required to write an essay or a letter on a given topic within the given time limit. The purpose of this section is to test candidates' writing skills, creativity, and organization.Sample Question:Write an essay on the importance of environmental conservation. In your essay, discuss the impact of human activities on the environment and propose solutions to address these issues.Sample Answer:(Here, you can provide a sample essay on the importance of environmental conservation, discussing the impact of human activities on the environment and proposing practical solutions.)Conclusion:The 2012 ACEE English Exam assesses candidates' English language proficiency through listening comprehension, reading comprehension, cloze tests, and writing tasks. This article has provided an overview of the exam format and sample answers. By understanding the exam requirements and practicing effectively, candidates can increase their chances of success in the ACEE English Exam. Good luck!。

2012年湖南成人高考(专升本)英语复习试卷及答案

湖南成人高考（专升本）英语试卷及答案Phonetics (5 points)Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A consume B contain C confess D concept2. A magnet B digital C signature D angry3. A though B thorough C through D thought4. A explain B extent C exhausted D expand5. A needed B trained C borrowed D deservedII 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. Grandma told the story in a very sad ____ and we were all moved.A tuneB tongueC tonD tone7. The guide is ____ a line of tourists through the narrow passage with the help of his torch.A concludingB containingC conductingD conquering8. With its expensive furniture and carefully ____ color scheme, the room looked quite luxurious.A chooseB choseC chosenD choosing9. Sorry, but we cannot go to San Diego. Our cousins ____ to see us next Sunday.A comeB are comingC have comeD came10. Anne couldn’t fine a taxi, so I offered ____ her to the station.A driveB to driveC drivingD have driven11. Perhaps the days will come ____ people will be able to breathe clean air in cities.A whenB asC whileD sine12. ____ when he saw his wife’s face did Tom realize the true meaning of her remark.A JustB NeverC OnlyD Usually13. The flyover at the crossing on the 6th ring road is now ____ construction.A underB inC atD with14. Time ____, we will arrange for the tourists to visit two or three more remote spots of culture value.A permitsB permittingC permittedD to be permitted15. To my surprise, ____ turned out that Susan failed in the examination.A thisB whatC itD as16. Jenny is the only one of the grade who ____ selected to school fashion-show team.A isB areC hasD have17. If I had more time, I would ____ golf as a hobby.A take inB take onC take upD take over18. The football match was televised ____ from the Berlin Olympic Stadium.A liveB aliveC livingD lively19. The bus is late and Julie is cold. She ____ for the bus for 10 minutes.A waitsB waitedC has waitedD has been waiting20. The more fruits and vegetables you eat, ____ chance of getting cancer you have.A littleB lessC the lessD the leastIII. Close (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.Dr. William C Stokoe, Jr., was the chairman of the English Department at Gallaudet University. He saw the way deaf people communicated and was extremely __21__. He was a hearing person, and signs of the deaf were totally new to him.Dr. Stokoe decided to propose a study of sign language. Many other teachers were not interested, and though Dr. Stokoe was __22__ to think about studying sign language. Even deaf teachers were not very interested in the project. However, Dr. Stokoe did not give up. __23__, he started the Linguistics Research Program in 1957. Stokoe and his two deaf assistants, worked __24__ this project during the summer and after school. The three __25__ made films of deaf people signing. The deaf people in the film did not understand __26__ the research about and were just trying to be nice to Dr. Stokoe. Many people thought the whole project was silly, but __27__ agreed with Dr. Stokoe in order to please him.Stokoe and his __28__ studied the films of signing. They __29__ the films and try to see patterns in the signs. The results of the research were __30__: the signs used by all of the signers __31__ certain linguistic rules.Dr. Stokoe was the first linguist to test American Sign Language __32__ a real language. He published the __33__ in 1960, but not many people paid attention to the study. Dr. Stokoe was still __34__ —he was the only linguist who __35__ that sign language was more than gestures. He knew it was a language of its own and not just another form of English.21. A ashamed B bored C interested D involved22. A idealistic B crazy C smart D normal23. A Otherwise B Instead C Additionally D Afterwards24. A through B into C along D on25. A researchers B designers C directors D physicians26. A what B why C that D which27. A strongly B hardly C willingly D merely28. A team B crowd C crew D party29. A made B advertised C released D analyzed30. A dissatisfying B alarming C surprising D disappointing31. A exercised B followed C played D performed32. A like B as C with D beyond33. A results B consequences C endings D resolutions34. A anxious B afraid C alert D alone35. A wished B reasoned C believed D decidedIV 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 one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneToronto: A 300-pound adult Siberian tiger escaped from its four-meter high chain-link pen（圈）at the Toronto Zoo yesterday, on one of the busiest days of the year.Though no one was hurt, the dangerous animal was separated from the public for a time by noting more than a four-foot fence. The escape occurred after one of the animal’s handlers left the pen gate open. It promoted a swift response from officials. Staff were sent immediately to arrest the runaway tiger.General Manager Calvin White told reporters that staff were preparing for the worst. “ I ordered a tranquilizer（麻醉剂）gun so we would have tranquilized her, but thankfully we didn’t have to”, Mr. White said. The tiger was successfully led back into its cage after the brave escape.The incident occurred during the Toronto Zoo’s 28th annual Christmas Treats Walk, where admission is free in return for donation of food that does not easily go bad.Thousands of people attend each Boxing Day to see the animals fed by their handlers.36. The tiger escape happened_____.A owning to the lack of foodB due to its separation from the publicC because of the handler’s neglect of dutyD as a result of the damaged chain and fence37. Who is Calvin White?A A managerial staff of the zooB A journalist from National PosC A witness of the incidentD A zoo animal handler38. We know from the passage that____.A the tiger escape lasted a whole dayB the zoo workers panned to shoot the tiger deadC the tiger wasn’t kept securely enough from the publicD the incident took place on the zoo’s anniversary day39. The best title for the news report is ____.A Pen-Animal PrisonB Zoo Tiger-Wandering FreeC Siberian Tiger-Dangerous AnimalD Zoo-Dangerous SitePassage TwoOne day in January, my uncle, my cousin and I decided to go hunting. We left by car in the afternoon. It was a Range Rover with four-wheel drive. It took us three hours to get there. After we arrived at 5:15 p.m., we fixed the tent, then made coffee and had a short rest. After that, we went hunting, using a falcon（猎鹰）. We spent two hours without finding anything. On our way back to the camp, my cousin saw a rabbit.I removed the f alcon’s bead cover and let go of the aggressive falcon. When the rabbit saw the falcon, it ran fast, but my falcon was a professional hunter. He flew up and came down to trick the rabbit. After two minutes, the rabbit was caught. We took back it to the camp to cook our dinner. We ate the delicious food, drank Arabic coffee, and sat around the fire talking until 10:30 p.m.We left the camp the next day at 7 o’clock in the morning. We went north. However, around 10:00 a.m. our car got stuck in the sand! We spent about three hours trying to pull out the car without any progress. Finally, we decided to walk. As it was hard for an old man or a young boy to walk more than 40km in the desert, I decided to get help myself. I took a bottle of water with me and started to walk south alone. I knew the way well, but it was a long way in the sand. I walked more than four hours without stopping. When I felt so tired and thirsty, I stopped to rest. I drank all the water and slept for around two hours.When I got up, it was dark. I continued to walk south. I was worried about my uncle and cousin. Suddenly, I met a Bedouin man who was riding his camel. He took me to his house. When I had had enough rest, I asked him to take me to the road where I found a car. it took me to the city to get help. I had one day to get back to my uncle and cousin. When I got back to them, they were so happy because I had gotten help and they were able to see me again.40. Which word can best describe the first evening of their hunting trip?A DisappointedB EnjoyableC ComfortableD Exhausted41. Why didn’t the three walk back together after the car got stuck in the sand?A They didn’t have enough food and water.B The writer knew where to get a camel or a car.C The writer knew a Bedouin who lived nearby would give help.D The long desert walk was too hard for the young and the old.42. How did the writer finally get out of the desert?A He was picked up by a car.B A camel took him to the road.C A passer-by Bedouin helped him.D His uncle and cousin found and rescued him.43. What can be inferred from the story?A It’s an easy job to walk 40km in the desert.B The author loved to go hunting with his family.C The hunting trip is much longer than expectedD To hunt in the desert one must train a falcon well.Passage ThreeThere’s a professor at the University of Toronto in Canada who has come up with a term to describe the way a lot of North American interact these days. And now a big research study confirms it.Professor Barry W ellman’s term is “networked individualism”. It’s not the easiest concept to grasp. In fact, the words seem to contradict each other. How can we be individualistic and networked at the same time? You need other people for network.Here’s what he means. Unti l the internet and e-mail came along, our social network involvedflesh-and-blood relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Some of the interaction was by phone, but it was still voice to voice, person to person in real life.But the latest study confirms that for a lot of people, electronic interaction through the computer has replaced a great deal of social activities and person-to-person interaction. Some people worry that the Internet is turning us into isolated people who shut out other people in favor of a false world on computer screensTo the contrary, the study discovered that the Internet connects us with more real people than expected- helpful people who can give advice on careers, medical problems, raising children, and choosing a school or college. About 60 million Americans told the researchers that the Internet plays an important or crucial role in helping them deal with major life decisions.So we network individuals are pretty tricky: we’re keeping more to ourselves, while at the same ti me reaching out to more people, all with just the click of a computer mouse!44. The term “networked individualism” is used to refer to ________.A the way that modern people communicate on the InternetB a social activity popular with North AmericansC the contradiction within network communicationD a newly invented Internet software45. With the wide use of Internet, some people fear that____.A people will become isolatedB interpersonal relation will disappearC people will be controlled by networkD there will be too many social activities46. According to the latest research, electronic interaction through computer is ______.A highly rewardingB a waste of timeC only informativeD an escape from social life47. Why does the writer say network individuals are tricky?A Because they sometimes play tricks on people.B Because they refuse person-to-person communication.C Because they can stay alone while remaining sociable.D Because they feel puzzled when communicating with each other.Passage Four“I love you Bob.”“I love you too, Nancy.” it was 2 a.m., and I was hearing my parents’ voices through the thin wall separating my bedroom from theirs. Their loving words were sweet, touching—and surprising.My parents married on September 14, 1940, after a brief dating. She was nearly 30 and knew it was time to start a family. The handsome well-educated man who came by the office where she worked looked like a good bet. He was attracted by her figure, her blue eyes. The romance didn’t last long.Seeds of difference grew almost immediately. She liked to travel; he hated the thought. He loved golf; she did not. He was a Republican, she a loyal Democrat. They fought at the bridge table, at the dinner table, over money, over the perceived shortcomings of their respective in-laws.There was a hope that they would change once they retired, and the angry winds did calm somewhat, but what remained changed itself into bright, hard bitterness. “I always thought we’d …” my mother would begin, before launching int o a precise listing of my father’s faults. The complaints were recited so often, I can repeat them by heart today. as he listened, my father would say angry threats and curses in a low voice.It wasn’t the happiest marriage, but as their 60th anniversary（纪念日）approached, my sister and I decided to throw a party. Sixty years was a long time, after all; why not try to make the best of things? We’d provide the cakes, the balloons, the toasts, and they’d follow one rule: no fighting.The agreement was honored. We had a wonderful day. When we thought back, we found it was an important celebration, because soon after, things began to change for my parents.48. Bob married Nancy because of ______.A her nice appearanceB her good educationC her romantic natureD her position as an office girl49. When the writer told the story, the mother was probably ___ years old.A 60B 70C 80D 9050. What do we know about the writer’s parents?A Their marriage is a total failure.B They had different hobbies.C They had serious money problem.D They stopped quarrelling after they had children.51. The purpose for the writer to hold the party is____.A to recall the 60 years’ marriage life of her parentsB to stop the long fighting between her parentsC just to celebrate h er parents’ 60th anniversaryD to have a good time for family’s reunionPassage FiveWhat can you do to recall your dreams more often and interpret them more clearly? The experts offer these suggestions:Develop an idea. Before you go to sleep, consciously think about a topic or a person you’d like to dream about. Raise a question that’s troubling you and see how your dream responds to it.Keep track. Next to your bed, place a pen and some paper, or a tape recorder or a laptop(笔记本电脑) , to record your dreams as soon as you wake up.Try to wake up naturally, without the help of an alarm clock or barking dog that can interrupt your dream cycle. If your schedule doesn’t allow you to sleep in during the week, begin your dream journey on a weekend or during a vocation.Wake up slowly. For the first moment after you wake up, lie still and keep your eyes closed, because your dream may be connected to your body position while you slept. Try to recall the dream and then store it in your memory by giving it a name like “Late for an Exam” or “My Dare with Ashley Judd” when you rise, immediately wrote down as many images, feeling and impressions as you can.Connect the dots. To better interpret your dreams, try to make connection between your recalled dreams and recent events. Do you recognize people from the present or past? Can you detect any themes from the dream? Look for partners over several dreams that might help explain an individual dream.Change the outcome. If you have nightmares happening again and again that make it different to sleep, try to change the endings. Once you wake up from a bad dream, imagine a change in the action to create more positive outcome. If you are trapped, try to fly. In your dream, you can do what you want!52. The passage advices you to”wake up slowly” ______.A because dreaming usually happens not long before you wake upB because sleeping posture may be related to your dreamC so as not to connect your dreamsD so as not to have a nightmare53. The underlined word “rise”(Paragraph 6) means”_____”.A come upB stand upC wake upD get up54. According to the passage, how can you overcome a nightmare?A Try to imagine you are a superman.B Try to create a new ending of the nightmare.C Try to think about some happy things.D Try to forget the nightmare.55. In which column of a magazine or newspaper may the article appear?A FinanceB SportsC HealthD PoliticsV Daily Conversation (15 points)Directions: Pick out five appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A I’m free nowB make sureC I’m afraid I can’t make itD give me your numberE who’s callingF It’s very kind of youG You’re welcome H take careSecretary: Good morning. Dr. Smith’s office.Wang: Good morning. May I speak to Dr. Smith, please?Secretary: He’s at a meeting just now. May I ask __56__ please?Wang: This is Wang Xiaohong. I’m an exchange scholar from China. I’ve just arrived in the U.S., and I’d like to discuss my research plans with Dr. Smith. I had an appointment with him at 2 p.m. this afternoon, but__57__. I’d like to reschedule it.Secretar y: Why don’t you __58__ and I’ll have him get back to you as soon as possible.Wang: Sure. It’s 965-4778.Secretary: OK. I’ll __59__ he gets the message.Wang: Thank you.Secretary: __60__. Goodbye.Wang: Goodbye.VI Writings (254 points)Directions: For this part, you are supposed to write a notice in English in 100~120 words based on the following situation. Remember to write it clearly.61. 下个月将有来自60个国家的2000多名青少年来本市参加“Robocup 2007”（2007世界机器人足球赛）。

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Ⅰ. Phonetics (10 points) Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 1.A. mark B. warm C. ward D. war 2.A. three B. those C. thank D. theatre 3.A. wind B. kind C. find D. mind 4.A. plant B. craft C. grasp D. at 5.A. now B. knowledge C. bow D. allow 6.A. says B. plays C. stays D. days17. The old in the country _______ taken good care of.A. haveB. hasC. isD. are 18. Not a single mistake _______ in the test.A. he madeB. did he makeC. he has madeD. made he 19. ______ my surprise, I got a high grade in this test.A. ForB. ToC. To beD. On 20. She never agree _______ you, did she?A. toB. withC. inD. at 21. Would you mind _______ a photo of you?A. me takeB. to takeC. my takingD. me to take 22. The lady treats the boy well as if he ______ her own son.A. isB. wasC. wereD. would be 23. _______ round the city, we were impressed by the city’s new look.A. TakenB. TakingC. To be takenD. Being taken 24. He had a pain _______ his back.A. onB. withC. inD. onto 25. The city _______ I was born is on the new railway line.A. whichB. thatC. on whichD. where 26. I had _______ that I would always remember it.A. so a good experienceB. such a good experienceC. so good an experienceD. such good an experience 27. ______ give us help is welcome.A. Who everB. WhoeverC. No matter whoD. Those who 28. After running for nearly half an hour, I was ________.A. out of placeB. out of controlC. out of breathD. out of practice 29. The mother told tthe little boy to do all the things _______.A. on himselfB. on his ownC. to himselfD. by own 30. You had better _______ a jacket, because it is cold outside.A. take onB. to take onC. put onD. to put on 31. If you will do that, please take me into ________.A. thinkB. thinkingC. thoughtD. account 32. My pen has _______ ink.A. run out ofB. a fewC. run awayD. no little 33. There are, of course, bad teachers as well as ________.A. good oneB. some goodC. good onesD. those good 34. “______ haste, the less speed” is good advice he often gives us.A. MoreB. The moreC. The morerD. Morer 35. You do look _______. You are not at all like a person who has been ill in bed for years.A. goodB. wellC. sadD. disappointed 36. Some people like to eat apples. But some prefer bananas _______ apples.A. toB. forC. withD. against　37. I _______ here two years ago.A. moved toB. have movedC. have moved toD. moved 38. He is _______ strong a man ________ he can lift ten stones like this one.A. such…soB. so…thatC. such a …thatD. so a …for 39. It _______ they who lent me the television.A. wasB. isC. wereD. are 40. A famous Canadian doctor expressed the value of hobbies by saying, “______ man is really happy without a hobby.”A. NotB. WithoutC. NoD. None 41. Television broadcasts are ________ to an area that is within sight of the sending station of its relay.A. prohibitedB. boundedC. limitedD. restricted 42. Many things ________ impossible in the past are common today.A. to considerB. being consideredC. consideringD. considered 43. My parents wanted _______ me.A. make a scientistB. to make a scientistC. make a scientist ofD. to make a scientist of 44. He has a bad habit of ________ others when they areP>C. Student of EnglishD. Being a student of EnglishⅣ. Reading Comprehension (60 points) Directions: There are four reading passages in this part Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage One Researchers have found that REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is important to human beings. This type of sleep generally occurs four or five times during one night of sleep lasting five minutes to forty minutes for each occurrence. The deeper a person’s sleep becomes, the longer the periods of rapid eye movement. There are physical charges in the body to show that a person has changed from NREM (non-rapid eye movement) to REM sleep. Breathing becomes faster, the heart rate increases, and, as the name implies, the eyes begin to move quickly. Accompanying these physical changes in the body is a very important characteristic of REM sleep. It is during REM sleep that a person dreams. 61. According to the passage, how often does REM sleep occur in one night?A. OnceB. TwiceC. Four of five timesD. Forty times 62. The word “deeper” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to which of the following?A. heavier.B. louder.C. stronger.D. happier. 63. Which of the following shows that a person is NOT dreaming in his sleep?A. His eyes begin to move.B. His breathing becomes faster.C. His heart rate increases.D. His eyes stop moving. 64. The subject of this passage is ________.A. why people sleepB. the human need for REM sleepC. the characteristic of REM sleepD. physical changes in the human body 65. Which of the following is the best title of the article?A. REM SleepB. Two Types of SleepC. SleepersD. What Happens to Sleepers Passage Two The Mother GooseStories, so well known to children all over the word, are commonly said to have been written by a little old woman for her grandchildren. According to some people, she lived in Boston, and her real name was Elizabeth Vergoose. Her son-in-law, a printer named Thomas Fleet, was supposed to have published the famous stories and poems for small children in 1719. However, no copy of this book has ever been found, and most scholars doubt the truth of this story—and doubt, moreover, that Mother Goose was ever a real person. They point out that the name is a direct translation of the French “Mere I’ Oye.” In 1697 the Frenchman Charles Perrault published the first book in which this name was used. The collection contains eight tales, including “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella,” and “Puss in Boots.” But Perrault did not originate these stories; they were already quite popular in his day, and he only collected them. 66. What is suppssed to have happened in 1719? Elizabeth Vergoose wrote the first Mother Goose Stories. Thomas Fleet published the Mother Goose Stories. The Mother Goose Stories were translated into French. Charles Perrault published the first Mother Goose Stories. 67. Most scholars consider Mother Goose to be _________.A. a real personB. a book written by a little old womanC. a collection by Elizabeth VergooseD. a translation from French 68. When Perrault published the first book in 1679, _______. no story of the book had been known to people some stories of the book were already well known few people were interested in the stories of the book stories like “Sleeping Beauty” and “Cinderella” became popular 69. The name used in the first book published in 1679 is supposed to have been _______.A. Mother GooseB. Mere I’ OyeC. Elizabeth VergooseD. Charles Perrault 70. On the basis of this passage, what may be concluded about the real origin of stories “Sleeping Beauty” and “Cinderella”? They were invented by Elizabeth Vergoose. They were invented by Thomas Fleet. They were invented by Charles Perrault. Their writers are unknown.　Passage Three Banks are not ordinarily prepared to pay out all accounts; they rely on depositors (储户) not to demand payment all at the same time. If depositors should come to fear that a bank is not safe, that it cannot pay off all its depositors, then that fear might cause all the depositors to appear on the same day. If they did, the bank could not pay all accounts. However, if they did not all appear at once, then there would always be enough money to pay those who wanted their money when they wanted it. Mrs. Elsie Vaught has told us of a terrifying bank run that she experienced. One day in December of 1925 several banks failed to open in a city where Mrs. Vaught lived. The other banks expected a run the next day, and so the officers of the bank in which Mrs Vaught worked as a teller had enough money on hand to pay off their depositors. The officers simply told the tellers to pay on demand. The next morning a crowd gathered in the bank and on the sidewalk outside. The length of the line made many think that the bank could not possibly pay off everyone. People began to push and then to fight for places near the tellers’ windows, The power of the panic atmosphere was such that two tellers, though they knew that the bank was quite all right and could pay all depositors, drew their own money from the bank. Mrs Vaught says that she had difficulty keeping herself from doing the same. 71. A bank run happens when _______. a bank is closed for one or more days too many depositors try to draw out their money at one time there is not enough money to pay all its depositors at one time tellers of a bank take their own money from the bank 72. The tellers in Mrs. Vaught’s bank were told to ________. explain why they could not pay out all accounts pay out accounts as requested make the depositors believe that the bank was stand pay out money as slowly as possible 73. The main cause of a bank run is _______.A. loss of confidenceB. lack of moneyC. crowds of peopleD. inexperienced tellers 74. Which of the following did Mrs. Vaught say? She know that the bank was not sound. She feared that too many depositors drawing their money would close the bank. She was not able to draw out her money. She was tempted to draw out her money. 75. According to the passage, the actions of the depositors of Mrs. Vaught’s bank were affected mainly by the _______. ease with which they could get their money confidence that Mrs. Vaught showed failure of several other banks to open confidence shown by other depositors of the bankPassage Four One of the greatest problems for those settlers in Nebraska in the last quarter of the previous century was fuel. Little of the state was forested when the first settlers arrived and it is probable that by 1880, only about one-third of the originally forested area remained, down to a mere 1 percent of the state’s 77,000 square miles. With wood and coal out of the question, and with fuel needed year-round for cooking, and during the harsh winter months for heating, some solution had to be found. Somewhat improbably, the buffalo provided the answer. Buffalo chips (⼲粪块) were found to burn evenly, hotly, and cleanly, with little smoke and interestingly, no odor, Soon, collecting them became a way of life for the settlers’ children who would pick them up on their way to and from school, or take part in competitions designed to counteract their natural reluctance. Even a young man, seeking to impress the girl he wanted to marry, would arrive with a large bag of chips rather than with a box of candy or a bunch of flowers. 76. What is the main topic of this passage? The solution to the Nebraska settlers’ fuel problem. Life in Nebraska in the late ninteenth century. The imporance of the American buffalo. Deforestation in Nebraska in the late nineteenth century. 77. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Nebraska was not a densely-forested state even before the settlers arrived. The children enjoyed collecting the buffalo chips. The children spent a lot of time collecting the chips. Buffalo chips were satisfactory as a fuel. 78. The passage implies that buffalo chips were needed _______.A. in greater amounts in summerB. in greater amounts in winterC. only in summerD. only in winter 79. Which of the following does the author not express surprise at? The children needed competitions to them. The buffalo chips gave off no smell. Buffalo chips were the answer to the settlers’ fuel problem. Young men took bags of buffalo chips to their girl friends. 80. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Early SettlersB. One Use of the Buffalo ChipsC. Nebraska’s ProblemsD. How Young Men Express Their Love for Girls Ⅴ. Writing (20 points) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a letter of about 80 words according to the following situation. 你叫李平，是英语系学⽣会主席。

2012年成人本科英语考试真题及答案

广东地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2012.5.12PartⅠ Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet。

Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:The most famous collections of fairy tales are the ones by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm. The Grimms published their first fairy-tale collection in 1812.They disappearing German folk culture. Their first edition (版本) was a scholarly book that carefully recorded the oral tales. They were surprised when some of their early readers suggested that the stories might be interesting to children。

But the Grimms needed money. They had made a bad deal with their publisher and received little payment for their first book. At one point Wilhelm complained there wasn’t a chair in his house one could sit on without worrying it wo uld break. So he took the hint and set to work to make a book that would be suitable for children. He selected a few of the tales, made them much longer , and polished up the language. He didn’t add morals , but he did slip in character judgments and moral izing comments wherever he could。

2012年成人高考高起点英语考试真题及参考答案

一、语音知识：共量小题;每题l.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. 请选择出划线部分读音不同的选项( )。

A. JulyB. hurryC. satisfyD. Sky【答案】B2. 请选择出划线部分读音不同的选项( )。

A. lessonB. questionC. recentD. Several【答案】C3. 请选择出划线部分读音不同的选项( )。

A. callB. educateC. coatD. Society【答案】D4. 请选择出划线部分读音不同的选项( )。

A. visitB. taskC. respectD. same【答案】A5. 请选择出划线部分读音不同的选项( )。

A. afraidB. captainC. failD. Sailor【答案】B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.--Would you help me with these books?--__________.A. With pleasureB. Never mindC. It' s fineD. Don' t worry【答案】A【应试指导】本题考查日常交际用语。

句意：——你愿意帮我拿着这些书吗?——非常愿意。

withpleasure意为“非常愿意”，表示同意对方的请求。

7. Everyone___________to bring some food to the party on Sunday.A. supposesB. will supposeC. is supposedD. will be supposed【答案】C【应试指导】本题考查固定搭配。

句意：周日聚会每个人都应该带一些食物。

be supposed to.do用在句子中，主语是人时，意为“应该做某事，被期望做某事”，用来表示建议、劝告等。

(版)2012年成人高考英语试题及答案

绝密★启用前2012年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试英语答案必须答在答题卡上指定的位置，答在试卷上无效。

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，并把它前面的大写字母填入左边括弧里。

（）1.A. machine B. dictionary C. Russian D. question（）2.A. popular B. large C. remarkable D. dark（）3.A. church B. chalk C. character D. cheat（）4.A. cheat B. weak C. increase D. area（）5.A. copy B. loudly C. today D. Monday二、词汇与语法知识（共25小题；每题 1.5分，共37.5分。

）从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项，并把它前面的大写字母填入左边的括弧里。

（）6.—The sea is very rough today.—Yes，I've never seen _______ before.A. such rough seaB. such a rough seaC. so rough seaD. that rough sea（）7.—She's broken her arm again.—Again？I ______ she _______ ever broken it before.A. don't know；hasB. didn't know；hadC. didn't know；hasD. hadn't know；would（）8.—Has the wallet been returned yet？—No，but we expect ______ any day now.A. to return itB. it to returnC. it to be returnedD. it returned（）9.—I've been told to pay the rent.—But it's already been paid. It ______ by someone else.A. must beB. may beC. must be paidD. must have been paid（）10. Montreal is larger than _______ in Canada.A. any cityB. any citiesC. any other citiesD. any other city（）11. Human's brains are larger in proportion to their bodies than _______.A. whalesB. a whaleC. that of whalesD. those of whales（）12. Before writing your article，______，collect your material，and prepare an outline.A. a topic should be selectedB. a topic to be selectedC. your topic should be selectedD. select a topic（）13.—I usually travel by train.—Why not ________ by plane for a change？A. to try goingB. trying to goC. to try and goD. try going（）14. The boy lay in the street，his eyes _______ and his hands ______.A. closing；tremblingB. closed；trembledC. closing；trembledD. closed；trembling（）15. He _______ here for 20 years by the end of next month.A. had workedB. has workedC. will have workedD. will work（）16. I'll do _______ the doctor advised.A. asB. likeC. thatD. all what来自（）17.—Did we have to wait for Tom？—Well，_______ very angry if we hadn't waited for him.A. he'd have beenB. he wereC. he had beenD. he must be（）18. Why do you insist on ________？A. this to be doneB. this doneC. this being doneD. this is done（）19. We looked everywhere for the ________.A. missing watchB. missed watchC. watch being missedD. watch that lost（）20. ______，the runners crossed the finish line.A. TiringB. TiredC. To be tiredD. They are tired（）21. _______ by the air，the kite went up into the sky.A. PushingB. PushedC. Having been pushedD. Having pushed（）22.—The round bowl over there is a bit small，isn't it？—_______.A. So are the fishB. So the fish areC. Neither the fishD. Neither are the fish（）23. She couldn't take shorthand，_______ slowed down the work of the office.A. thatB. whichC. itD. so（）24. Was it last Friday ________ you met him？A. thatB. on whichC. whichD. when（）25. _______ might fail in the exam worried him.A. HeB. That heC. WhatD. It（）26.—I'v got this really painful ear.—How long _______ you？A. does it botherB. was it botheringC. would it botherD. has it been bothering（）27.—I started to study，but then a friend called.—That's no excuse ________.A. for not studyingB. not for studyingC. not studyingD. not to studying（）28.—Why was he so hot when he got home？中华考试网(www．Examw。

2012成人高考英语真题试题电子版word版

6. —World you help me with these books？—_____A.With pleasureB.Never mindC.it’s fineD.Don’t worry7.Everyone_____to bring some food to the party on Sunday.A.supposesB.will supposesC.is supposesD.will be supposes8.—Do you have these shoes in size eight?.—I’m not sure.I’ll just go and_____our.A.sellB.sendC.watchD.find9.Lucy____ride a bike when she was three.A.shouldB.mustC.couldD.need10.The police told ____to stay in their cars.A.anybodyB.everybodyC.nobodyD.somebody11.Something is wrong____my radio.Can you help fix it for me?A.forB.ofC.onD.with12.—Is Tom coming with us?—He can’t—he____for his exams.A.preparesB.is preparingC.has preparedD.prepraed13.Follow me and I’ll show you____the library is.A.whatB.whenC.whereD.which14.At the end of the year there____a test on everything we have studied.A.wasB.will beC.would beD.has been15.The film star walked to his car，____by a crowd of fans.A.to followB.followingC.followedD.to be followed16.____I admire most about Lee is his love of nature.A.WhatB.HowC.ThatD.Where17.Tim went to work on the farm last week,and____.A.his sister did so B .so his sister didC.did his sister soD.so did his sister18.Mike’s health has been____improved since he gave up smoking.A.muchB.soC.tooD.very19____a small business.Jane is able to support her family now.A.RunB.RanC.RunningD.To run20.We____ever word of the news.A.took downB.took offC.took awayD.took ourt三. 完形填空（共15小题：每题2分，共30分。

2012年成人英语考试test2

Part I. Use of English1 — Hello, this is David speaking. Is Michael there?—____________ 正确答案解析A. Hold on. I'll get him.B. No, he isn't.C. Yes, I am David.D. Yes, what do you want? 正确答案：A2 — Mary, help yourself to some salad.—____________ 正确答案解析A. I don't like salad.B. Sorry, I can't help.C. Thanks, but I’ve had enough.D. No, I can't. 正确答案：C3 — Are you free tonight, Jenny? How about going to the concert together?—____________ 正确答案解析A. I don't think so.B. Never mind.C. Take it easy.D. I'd like to, but I have to drive my mother home tonight.正确答案：D4 — Excuse me, sir. Are you ready to order your meal, please?—____________ 正确答案解析A. Yes, I can.B. Please don't order it.C. Yes, I want a pizza and some soup.D. No, I am not. 正确答案：C5 — Mr. Smith, must we hand in our composition next Monday?—____________ 正确答案解析A. Yes, you will.B. Yes, you must. It's the deadline.C. No, you mustn't.D. You can wait. 正确答案：B6 — I think the movie is really exciting and touching.—____________ 正确答案解析A. So am I.B. So do I.C. Neither do I.D. The same to you.正确答案：B7 — Which one do you prefer, the window seat or the aisle seat?—____________ 正确答案解析A. I prefer a window seat.B. I like neither.C. Both will do.D. I don't know.正确答案：A8 — Have you ever been to the Great Wall in Beijing?—____________ 正确答案解析A. Yes, I am .B. No, I don't.C. No, I've never been there.D. Certainly, I went there. 正确答案：C9 — What is your major, Jack?—____________ 正确答案解析A. I study very hard.B. I'm learning course.C. I major English.D. I'm majoring in computer science.正确答案：D10 — You look tired. What's the matter?—____________ 正确答案解析A. It doesn't matter.B. Oh, my head aches badly.C. It is not the matter.D. Don't worry.正确答案：BPart II. Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE that you think is the best answer.Passage 1V ersailles is the site of the Palace of Versailles, one of the most storied buildings in the history of France. It was originally built as a hunting chateau by King Louis VIII in 1624. In 1669, King Louis XIV began searching for a grand site where he could conduct the affairs of France and control the government. He settled on the hunting palace and expanded it into the world’s largest palace. In addition, the King hoped to build a governmental center apart from Paris.The palace took 36,000 workers fifty years to build. The palace is spread out over 280 acres and can house 20,000 people! The palace features over 700 rooms and 67 staircases. There are dozens of unique rooms, features, gardens, and halls. One of the most renowned rooms of the Palace of Versailles is the Hall of Mirrors. Recently restored, the Hall of Mirrors is the centerpiece of the dazzling building. Originally added to the palace in 1684, the Hall of Mirrors was built to be a dazzling display of the power and wealth of the French Monarchy. The hall, which measures 73 meters in length features 357 gold-coated stucco mirrors, ornate paintings, crystal chandeliers, marble fixtures, a parquet floor, and ceilings with colorful murals painted by artist Charles Le Brun. The Hall of Mirrors has also played a prominent role in history. Both the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles that formally ended World War One were signed here.11 When was the Palace of Versailles originally built? 正确答案解析A. In 1684.B. In 1624.C. In 1669.D. In 1786.正确答案：B12 Why did King Louis XIV want a grand palace? 正确答案解析A. So he and his queen could retire comfortably.B. As a hunting chateau.C. As a place to conduct his nation's business.D. He wanted to impress his wife.正确答案：C13 Which of the following is NOT true? 正确答案解析A. The Hall of Mirrors has been recently restored.B. The Hall of Mirrors is considered the centerpiece of the Palace of Versailles.C. The Hall of Mirrors features a parquet floor.D. Two major treaties were signed in the Hall of Mirrors.正确答案：D14 Which of the following is not mentioned as a feature of the Hall of Mirrors? 正确答案解析A. Bronze moldings.B. Ornate paintings.C. Marble fixtures.D. Crystal chandeliers. 正确答案：A15 Which of the following could be an appropriate title for this passage? 正确答案解析A. Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles.B. The ceilings of the Hall of Mirrors.C. The Amazing Palace of V ersailles.D. A History of France.正确答案：CGilbert Arenas was born on January 6, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. His father played college football at the University of Miami. In 1984, the pair moved to Los Angeles, California where Gilbert's father was an actor in commercials and soap operas.When Gilbert was about 11, he started playing basketball. By the time Gilbert was 14, he was already the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys, California. He decided to wear the number "0" because people told him he would get "zero playing time". After his sophomore year, Gilbert decided to enter the NBA draft. Many coaches thought that Gilbert was not ready. As a result, he was drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors. Gilbert worked hard at Golden State, despite the fact his coach kept him on the bench for much of the season. When he finally got his chance, Gilbert averaged 14 points and 5 assists per game as the Warriors point guard.After a successful individual year for Gilbert, it was time to test the NBA's free-agent market. Much to the disappointment of Warriors fans, Gilbert signed a 6-year, 65 million dollar deal with the Washington Wizards in 2003. Not surprisingly, he became an instant star with the Wizards. Fans loved to watch him race up the court, dish-off passes, and make difficult shots and lay ups. Although the Wizards only won 27 games his first year in Washington, Gilbert led them with 19.6 points per game. Gilbert, along with teammates Larry Hughes and Antawn Jamison, led the Wizards to the NBA playoffs during his second year. The highlight of the decade for the Wizards was their post-season victory against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA playoffs.16 What did Gilbert's father do for a living in California?. 正确答案解析A. He was an artist.B. He was a basketball player.C. He was an actor.D. He was a football player.正确答案：C17 When did Gilbert become the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School? 正确答案解析A. When he was 11.B. In 1984.C. When he was 14D. As a junior in high school.正确答案：C18 Why was Gilbert drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors? 正确答案解析A. Because many coaches thought that he was not ready.B. Because the Golden State Warriors liked him very much.C. Because his family has moved to the Golden State.D. Because his performance is disappointing in the season.正确答案：A19 Which of the following players did NOT help the Wizards make the playoffs in Gilbert's second year? 正确答案解析A. Gilbert Arenas.B. Gold State Warriors.C. Antawn Jamison.D. Larry Hughes.正确答案：B20 Which of the following words best describes Gilbert Arenas as described by the passage? 正确答案解析A. Overrated.B. Hard-working.C. Talented.D. Both B and C.Passage 3Manners are very important in every country, but the trouble is that different countries have different ideas about what counts as polite behavior. What is good manners in one country may not be appropriate behavior in another. Chinese people may be shocked at what counts as good manners in England.When an Englishman passes a friend in the street he does not always stop to talk. He may just nod, say "hello" and pass on. If two friends do stop to talk, they do not shake hands. It is only at parties for young people (students, for instance) that a person could go up to someone he does not know and introduce himself. On more formal occasions or at parties run by older people a guest always waits to be introduced to someone he does not know by the host, hostess or another guest who he already knows. At even a formal dinner an Englishman does not wait for a toast before he has a drink. The English reserve toasts for very formal or very special occasions. In these cases the toast will usually be accompanied by a short speech, for example, at a wedding reception or at a party for somebody who is retiring. After a private dinner in someone's house an Englishman will only shake hands with the host and hostess if it is a fairly formal occasion, like a business dinner, and he will usually put his coat on and say goodbye as he leaves the house.Luckily, like Chinese people, the English usually excuse foreign students over matters of etiquette. But even so, perhaps the safest advice for the overseas student, no matter what country he is visiting, is to follow the old proverb: when in Rome, do as the Romans do.21 When an Englishman meets a friend in the street, he may ____________. 正确答案解析A. stop to talk to his friendB. just nod and say “hello”C. shake hands with his friendD. just say goodbye正确答案：B22 What will a person do when he attends a party run by older people? 正确答案解析A. Go up to a stranger and introduce himself.B. Ask his friend to introduce him to others.C. Give a speech in front of others to introduce himself.D. Wait to be introduced by the host / hostess.正确答案：D23 On which occasion will the English toast? 正确答案解析A. A wedding reception.B. A dinner party.C. A speech.D. A meeting.正确答案：A24 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? 正确答案解析A. Different countries have similar ideas about what good manners are.B. Chinese people seem to be more polite than English people.C. An Englishman will shake hands with the host after a private business dinner.D. The English usually can’t understand foreign students, impolite behaviors.正确答案：C25 Which of the following best explains the proverb: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 正确答案解析A. If you go to Rome, you must do things like the Romans.B. When you go to a foreign country, you should learn something about their manners.C. Romans always do the right thing, so you should follow them.D. Manners in Roman are as easy to follow as in other countries.正确答案：BPart III. Vocabulary and StructureSection ADirections: In this part, there are 15 incomplete sentences. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.26 We have ____________ two seats for the 8:30 flight to New York tomorrow. 正确答案解析A. boughtB. soldC. bookedD. ordered正确答案：C27 Candies and chocolates are treats suitable for festive ____________ . 正确答案解析A. conditionsB. occasionsC. situationsD. events正确答案：B28 The young couple ____________ their new life to a railway train on a long unknown track. 正确答案解析A. imaginedB. figuredC. comparedD. cheered正确答案：C29 Some passengers complain that it usually takes so long to ____________in travel insurance documents. 正确答案解析A. finishB. fillC. completeD. write正确答案：B30 As the ____________ manager of the company, Alan White should be responsible for all the sales of the department. 正确答案解析A. chiefB. mainC. commonD. general正确答案：D31 Some customers complain that it usually ____________so long to get refund for the inferior goods they bought. 正确答案解析A. takesB. costsC. spendsD. spares正确答案：A32 If the boy had ____________ the dog alone it wouldn't have bitten him. 正确答案解析A. setB. madeC. hadD. left正确答案：D33 Jack is good, kind, hard-working and intelligent. ____________, I can't speak too highlyof him. 正确答案解析A. As a resultB. By the wayC. In any caseD. In a word正确答案：D34 Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which ____________ increase the risk of heart disease. 正确答案解析A. in turnB. in returnC. by chanceD. by turnse正确答案：B35 With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth ____________ each year.正确答案解析A. is washing awayB. are being washed awayC. are washing awayD. is being washed away正确答案：D36 Millions of pounds' worth of damage ____________ by a storm which swept across the north of England last night. 正确答案解析A. has been causedB. have been causedC. will be causedD. will have been caused正确答案：A37 In the past, people used ____________ that the moon was too far away ____________ . But now it is possible for man ____________ there by spaceship. 正确答案解析A. to think ... not to reach ... to getB. to think ... to reach ... to getC. to thinking ... to reach ... will getD. thought ... to reach ... to get to正确答案：B38 Her son promised ____________ in the bedroom until the baby stopped ____________. 正确答案解析A. staying ... to cryB. to stay ... cryingC. for staying ... to cryD. to stay ... to cry正确答案：B39 Mrs. Smith warned her daughter ____________ after drinking. 正确答案解析A. never to driveB. to never driveC. never drivingD. never drive正确答案：A40 As she is looking forward to ____________ from me, please remember ____________ this letter on your way to school. 正确答案解析A. hear ... postB. be heard ... postingC. hearing ... to postD. be hearing ... to posting 正确答案：CSection BDirections: In this part there are 15 incomplete sentences. For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Andy loved the idea. Mary Arthur 41 ____________ it. Kurt Mendez didn’t think it was any big deal. Mr. El thought it was a brilliant idea. After all, it was 42 ____________ idea."It’s only fair," Mr. El explained to his new fourth graders as they stood in line waiting for the lunch bell 43 ____________, "that we turn things around. Every year you guys line up in alphabetical order. Alphabetical order to go to lunch, to go to gym, to go home, and so on. This year we’re using reverse alphabetical order."Mindy Vale put her hand down as Mr. El pointed 44____________ her. "I’ve always had to stand at the bac k of the line, ever since kindergarten! Now I’m near the 45 ____________. Thank you, thank you!"The teacher smiled. 46 ____________, he called on Christopher Cash, a serious and thoughtful young man. "Mr. El, I think you should 47 ____________ this policy. This is very drastic and unnecessary. This could confuse our fragile young minds!""Put a lid on it, Chris!" shouted David Tyler."We won’t have any outbursts like that, David!" Mr. El said firmly. He turned 48 ____________ Christopher. "Don’t 49____________, Christopher. We only have strong minds in this class.""How many of you think this is a good idea?" Mr. El asked. As you would probably 50 ____________, most of the hands that went up were in the latter half of the line.41 正确答案解析A. hatedB. likedC. heardD. needed正确答案：A42 正确答案解析A. noB. thatC. hisD. her正确答案：C43 正确答案解析A. ringB. to ringC. ringingD. rung正确答案：B44 正确答案解析A. outB. forC. inD. to正确答案：D45 正确答案解析A. lastB. frontC. bottomD. forward正确答案：B46 正确答案解析A. SoB. ThereforeC. ThenD. After正确答案：C47 正确答案解析A. reconsiderB. carryC. thinkD. make正确答案：A48 正确答案解析A. atB. inC. towardD. down正确答案：C49 正确答案解析A. moveB. worryC. screamD. speak正确答案：B50 正确答案解析A. expectB. doubtC. forgetD. review正确答案：APart IV. WritingDirections: In this part, you are asked to write a paragraph about "My Mother / Father".参考答案：My father is fifty years old. He is not very tall, and he is not very handsome, either. He is a professor in the Chinese Department of a university. In my memory, my father always works very hard by reading and writing day after day. I remember when I was a little child, he hadn't much time to go to park with me. In the holidays, he might take me to the park. But he always took a book in his bag and read it in the rest time. Now I come to understand that my father's success is because of his hard work. I'm proud of my father and I will love him forever.。