湖北省07年9月专升本英语试卷
2007《大学英语》试题1
2007《大学英语》试题1襄樊学院2007年“专升本”考试《大学英语》试题I．Listening Comprehension (20 points)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of the each conversation, a question will be askedabout what was said. Both the conversation and the question will bespoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During thepause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. A. 10:30 B. 10:45 C. 11:20 D. 10:502. A. He is a farmer. B. He is a clerk.C. He is a salesman.D. He is a grocer.3. A. He persuaded the woman not to take the course.B. He asked the woman to give a talk on psychology.C. He gave a talk to the psychology class.D. He convinced the woman to study psychology.4. A. He really doesn’t want to buy a color TV.B. He doesn’t have enough money for a color TV.C. He will soon have enough money for a color TV.D. He plans to buy a color TV.5. A. He wants to see a film on TV.B. He thinks the film shown on TV is good.C. He wants to watch a football game on Channel 8.D. He has already seen the film on Channel 8.6. A. The doctor told him not to drink tea.B. The doctor likes tea very much.C. The doctor also wants a cup of tea.D. The doctor wants him to drink a cup of tea.7. A. Stop and take a rest.B. Wait for the rest of the people to come up.C. Keep going.D. Rest when she is tired.8. A. Somebody is going to call him up.B. He will join the woman.C. He is not hungry.D. He isn’t going to the cafeteria with them.9. A. She hasn’t seen Tom since the baby was bornB. She wants to see Tom and the baby.C. Tom has given up smoking.D. Tom has never smoked.10. A. Sally would come again to see the woman.B. Sally left too early.C. The man asked Sally to wait for the woman.D. The woman returned home too late to see Sally.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. His wife wanted to see her high school date.B. He wanted to have a little walk to exercise his legs.C. His car was running out of gas.D. His car was running slowly.12. A. He asked the worker to fill the tank.B. He went for a little walk.C. He ran around the gas station.D. He exercised his legs.13. A. The worker and his wife were talking in a friendly way.B. The worker was getting into his car.C. The worker stopped talking.D. The worker and his wife were having a lively conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A. He wanted to buy some jewels for his wife in celebration of his success inbusiness.B. He wanted to see what new jewelry the shop had got recently.C. He wanted to buy his wife a black pearl necklace.D. He wanted to buy his wife a birthday present.15. A. The size of the pearl.B. The color of the pearl.C. The price of the pearl.D. The quality of the pearl.16. A. The pearl she inherited from her mother.B. A family jewel.C. An imitation of the original pearl.D. The very pearl that the man had bought from the jewelry shop.17. A. $5,000.B. $25,000.C. $20,000.D. $30.000.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A. Trying to be realistic about one’s capabilities.B. Having a clear understanding of what one wants in life.C. Analyzing problems that may be involved.D. Dreaming of a very beautiful future.19. A. Thy should sign an agreement with other people involved.B. They should write down their goals.C. They should be aware of the difficulties they are faced with.D. They should discuss with other people about their goals.20. A. Goals enable people to achieve everything they desire in life.B. Winners of any competition should never be satisfied with themselves.C. Goals must be realistic and feasible.D. Success is possible only when a person has clearly set his or her goal.II. Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions:There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there arefour choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the bestchoice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.Passage OneNormally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of 36 courses, each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes perweek for fifteen weeks. While attending a university a student will probably attend 4 or 5 courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take 4 years attending 2 semesters each year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during the degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers. All this imposes pressure from the strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find timefor great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example by cheating, has to appear before a student court. With enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity.A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him or her later in his or her career.21. Normally a student would at least attend __________ classes each week.A. 10B. 12C. 15D. 2022. According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed _______.A.to live in a different universityB.to take a particular course in a different universityC.to live at home and drive to classesD.to get two degrees from two different universities23. American university students are usually under pressure of work because______.A.their academic performance will affect their future careers.B.they are heavily involved in student affairsC.they have to observe university disciplineD.they want to run for positions of authority in student organizations24. Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probablybecause_____.A.they hate the constant pressure and strain of their studyB.they will then be able to stay longer in the universityC.such positions help them get better jobsD.such positions are usually well paid25. The student organizations seem to be effective in ___________.A.dealing with the academic affairs of the universityB.ensuring that the students observe university regulationsC.evaluating students, performance by bring them before a courtD.keeping up the students, enthusiasm for social activities.Passage TwoIt’s very interesting to note where the debate about diversity(多样化) is taking place. It is taking place primarily in political circles. Here at the College Fund, we have a lot of contact with top corporate leaders; none of them is talking about getting rid of those instruments that produce diversity. In fact, they say that if their companies are to compete in the global village and in the global market place, diversity is an imperative. They also say that the need for talented, skilled Americans means we have to expand the pool of potential employees. And in looking at where birth rates are growing and at where the population is shifting, corporate America understands that expanding the pool means promoting policies that help provide skills to more minorities, more women, and more immigrants. Corporate leaders know that if that doesn’t occur in our society, they will not have the engineers, the scientists, the lawyers, or the businessmanagers they will need.Like wise, I don't hear people in the academy saying, ―Let’s go backward. Let’s go back to the good old days, when we had a meritocracy(不拘一格选人才)‖ (which was never true-we never had a meritocracy, although we’ve come closer to it in the last 30 years). I recently visited a great little college in New York where the campus has doubled its minority population in the last six years. I talked with an African American who has been a professor there for a long time, and she remembers that when she first joined the community, there were fewer than a handful of minorities on campus. Now, all of us feel the university is better because of the diversity. So where we hear this debate is primarily in political circles and in the media –not in corporate board rooms or on college campuses.36. The word ―imperative‖ (Para.1) most probably refers to something___________.A. superficialB. remarkableC. debatableD. essential37. Which of the following groups of people still differ in their views on diversity?A. MinoritiesB. Politicians.C. ProfessorsD. Managers.38. High corporate leaders seem to be in favor of promoting diversity so as to____________.A. lower the rate of unemploymentB. win equal political rights for minoritiesC. be competitive in the world marketD. satisfy the demands of a growing population39. It can be inferred from the passage that _____________.A. meritocracy can never be realized without diversityB. American political circles will not accept diversityC. it is unlikely that diversity will occur in the U.S. mediaD. minorities can only enter the fields where no debate is heard about diversity40. According to the passage diversity can be achieved in American society by___________.A. expanding the pool of potential employeesB. promoting policies that provide skills to employeesC. training more engineers, scientists, lawyers and business managers.D. providing education for all regardless of race or sexPassage ThreeDrug-taking is widespread. It is apparently very easy for sportsman and sportswomen to get drugs. The strangest thing about the use of drugs in sports is the fact that there is no real evidence to show that they improve athletic performance. And they can cause liver cancer, and have led to the death of two world-class athletes.Now taking urine samples of athletes is practiced worldwide, yet drug-taking remains a serious problem. To fight it, the Sports Council in Britain has started in-and-out-of-competition of drug testing program. Before, competitions were tested at random, which means a few people were selected without knowing beforehand. This was mostly done during matches. Now, athletescan be tested when they train as well. This way the authorities will be able to catch more drug-takers, who will never know beforehand when they have to take a drugs test.Many people think of drugs as something only found in chemicals. But even cough medicine, alcohol and caffeine which is found in coffee, are considered drugs if a test shows an athlete has taken too much. Of course, an athlete is allowed to drink coffee. For some drugs, a certain amount is permitted. For other drugs, such as steroids( 类固醇), any amount in urine samples leads to a ban.41. It is implied in the passage that _________.A. drugs are losing their market in the sports circleB. fewer and fewer athletes are taking drugs nowadaysC. sportsmen lose in competition as a result of drug-takingD. drugs don’t seem to make athletes perform better in competition42. What is new about the drug testing program as compared with the previouspractice?A. Urine samples are taken and tested.B. Athletes are selected and tested during and after the competition.C. More athletes are selected to be tested during matches.D. Athletes are tested in training as well as during competition for testing43. To make the result of the drug test negative, sportsmen must _________beforetaking a test.A. avoid being selected for testingB. not take much medicineC. give up drinkingD. limit intake of liquids also considered to be drugs44. What happens when steroids is found in urine samples?A. Competitors are banned from participating in sports events.B. Competitors are expelled from their teams.C. Drinks containing the drug are removed from the market.D. Drinks containing the drug are destroyed.45. According to the passage, the main reason why drug-taking is not permitted forsportsmen is that _________.A. it does harm to their healthB. it makes them make progress too rapidlyC. they cheat the audience without showing their real skillsD. they are naturally strong enough themselvesPassage FourNative Americans from the southeastern part of what is now the United States believed that the universe in which they lived was made up of three separate, but related, worlds: the Upper World, the Lower World, and This World. In the last there lived humans, most animals, and all plants. This world, a round island resting on the surface of waters, was suspended from the sky by four cords attached to the island at the four cardinal points of the compass. Lines drawn to connect the opposite points of the compass, from north to south and from east to west, intersected This World to divide it into four wedge-shaped segments. Thus a symbolic representation of the human world was a cross within a circle, the cross representing the intersecting lines and the circle—the shape of This World.Each segment of This World was identified by its own color.According to Cherokee doctrine, east was associated with the color red because it was the direction of the Sun, the greatest deity of all. Red was also the color of fire, believed to be directly connected with she Sun, with blood, and therefore with life. Finally, red was the color of success. The west was the Moon segment, it provided no warmth and was not life-giving as the Sun was. So its color was black. North was the direction of cold, and so its color was blue (sometimes purple), and it represented trouble and defeat. South was the direction of warmth; its color, white, was associated with peace and happiness.The sou theastern Native Americans’ universe was one in which opposites were constantly at war with each other, red against black, blue against white. This world hovered(徘徊)somewhere between the perfect order and predictability of the UpperWorld and the total disorder and instability of the Lower World. The goal was to find some kind of halfway path, or balance, between those other worlds.46. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.One Civilization’s View of the UniverseB.The Changing of the Seasons in the SoutheastC.The Painting of Territorial Maps by Southeaster Native AmericansD.The War Between Two Native American Civilizations47. The author implies that This World was located____.A. inside the Upper WorldB. inside the Lower WorldC. above the Upper WorldD. between the Upper World and the Lower World48. According to the passage southeastern Native Americanscompared This Worldto the ____.A. WatersB. skyC. an animalD. an island49. According to the passage, southeastern native Americans associated red with all of the following EXCEPT _____.A. fireB. troubleC. bloodD. success50. The shape of This World is closest to that of which of the following?A. A circle.B. A triangle.C. A Square.D. A cube.III. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on theANSWER P APER with a single line through the center.51. Prof. Smith is not a stranger to us. We’ve met him on several _______.A. occasionsB. decadeC. packetD. funeral52. Mr. Smith kept thinking hard, but failed to ____ a workable plan.A. come toB. free fromC. come up withD. get to53. It is necessary that young and old people should _____ more with each other.A. communicateB. prohibitC. involveD. thrill54. He felt very _____ about the way he had been treated.A. impatientB. indignantC. miserableD. mysterious55. He _____ and tried to say something to comfort the lady before leaving.A. held himself inB. took the placeC. came outD. got to his feet56. Medical researchers reached the conclusion long ago that smoking is a serious_____ to health.A. hazardB. smashC. feasibilityD. formation57. The twin towers of the World Trade Center _____ over Manhattan Island in NewYork City.A. give offB. crash intoC. set backD. stick up58. Many people have the bad habit of spending money on ____.A. impulseB. emergeC. outgrowD. host59. The young man in the story said he didn’t like the _____ of teaching in theschool that was actually run by a woman.A. staleB. interviewC. suburbD. prospect60. Many educators are giving up traditional methods of teaching in favor of moremodern ____.A. approachesB. applicationC. ambitionD. pursue61. Help arrived at the ____ moment when the flood was about to drown the houses.A. particularB. constantC. criticalD. emergency62. Having practiced for so long, the New York baseball team ____ of winning theWorld Series this year.A. take its timeB. stand a chanceC. revolveD. commit63. Last night’s fire was the worst _____ that has ever hit the frontier town.A. disasterB. infectionC. presenceD. stumble64. The statement about the mad cow disease constituted a direct ___ to the Britishgovernment.A. convinceB. varietyC. renovateD. challenge65. Many university students experience severe ____ as final exams draw near.A. tensionB. pressureC. issueD. tuck66. Those gifts of rare books that were given to us were deeply ____.A. appreciatedB. approvedC. appealedD. applied67. The computer revolution may well change society as _____ as did the IndustrialRevolution.A. certainlyB. insignificantlyC. fundamentallyD. comparatively68. ____, he does get annoyed with her sometimes.A. although much he likes herB. Much although he likes herC. As he likes her muchD. Much as he likes her69. Everybody ___ in the hall where they were welcomed by the secretary.A. assembledB. accumulatedC. piledD. joined70. Our hopes _____ and fell in the same instant.A. arousedB. aroseC. raisedD. rose71. I didn’t know the word. I had to ____ a dictionary.A. look outB. make outC. refer toD. go over72. The author of the report is well ____ with the problems in the hospital becausehe has been working there for many years.A. informedB. acquaintedC. enlightenedD. acknowledged73. A _____ man will stop at nothing to get what he wants.A. desirableB. desperateC. favorableD. reliable74. The mother tried to ____ her son’s interest in music by taking him to concertswhen he was young.A. cherishB. fosterC. raiseD. utilize75. The lecture was rather boring, but the ___ discussion proved fruitful.A. latterB. subsequentC. consequentD. successive76. At the universities of Oxford and Cambridge the ____ ofteachers to students isvery high.A. numberB. ratioC. percentageD. proportion77. Man can successfully fight against ____ through united efforts.A. pollutionB. wasteC. poisonD. impurity78. The work I was involved with was primarily ____ with the issuing ofEurobonds.A. concernedB. consultedC. regardedD. bothered79. When he heard how well the new company was doing, he took a calculated ____and invested all his money in it.A. ventureB. chanceC. opportunityD. risk80. The new dormitory completed a fortnight ago is large enough to ___ over twohundred students.A. accommodateB. bruiseC. deserveD. identifyIV. Cloze (10 points)Directions:Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Select the correctchoice for each blank.Most parents, I suppose, have had the experience of reading a bedtime story to their children. And they must have 81 how difficult it is to write a 82 children’s book. Either the author has aimed too 83 , so that the children can’t follow what is in his (or more often, her) story, 84 the story seems to be talking to the readers.The best c hildren’s books are 85 very difficult nor very simple, and satisfy both the 86 who hears the story and the adult who 87 it.Unfortunately, there are in fact 88 books like this, 89 the problem of finding the right bedtime story is not 90 to solve.This may be why many of books regarded as 91 of children’s literature were in fact written for 92 . Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland is perhaps the most 93 of this.Children, left for themselves, often 94 the worst possible interest in literature. Just leave a child in bookshop or 95 and he will 96 willinglychoose the books written in an imaginative way, or have a look at most children’s comics, full of the stories and jokes which are the 97 of teachers and right-thinking parents.Perhaps we parents should stop trying to brainwash children into 98 our taste in literature. After all children and adults are so99 that we parents should not expect that they will enjoy the 100 books. So I suppose we’ll just have to compromise over that bedtime story.81. A. hoped B. realized C. told D. said82. A. short B. long C. bad D. good83. A. easy B. short C. high D. difficult84. A. and B. but C. or D. so85. A. both B. neither C. either D. very86. A. child B. father C. mother D. teacher87. A. hears B. buys C. understands D. reads88. A. few B. many C. a great deal of D. a great number of89. A. but B. however C. so D. because90. A. hard B. easy C. enough D. fast91. A. articles B. work C. arts D. works92. A. grown-ups B. girls C. boys D. children93. A. difficult B. hidden C. obvious D. easy94. A. are B. show C. find D. add95. A. school B. home C. office D. library96. A. more B. less C. able D. be97. A. lovingness B. interests C. objections D. readings98. A. receiving B. accepting C. having D. refusing99. A. same B. friendly C. different D. common100. A. common B. average C. different D. sameV. Writing (15 points)Directions:For this part, your allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Mobile Telephone on Campus. You should write at least 120words following the outline given below.1.校园里越来越多的学生拿手机；2.手机对学生的影响；3.你的观点。
2007年全国成人高考专升本英语真题及答案-中大网校
2007年全国成人高考专升本英语真题及答案总分：150分及格：90分考试时间：120分一、语音知识(1)A. c<U>o</U>nsumeB. c<U>o</U>ntainC. c<U>o</U>nfessD. c<U>o</U>ncept(2)A. ma<U>g</U>netB. di<U>g</U>italC. si<U>g</U>natureD. an<U>g</U>ry(3)A. <U>th</U>oughB. <U>th</U>oroughC. <U>th</U>roughD. <U>th</U>ought(4)A. <U>ex</U>plainB. <U>ext</U>entC. <U>ex</U>haustedD. <U>ex</U>pand(5)A. need<U>ed</U>B. train<U>ed</U>C. borrow<U>ed </U>D. deserv<U>ed</U>二、词汇与语法知识(1)Grandma told the story in a very sad ____ and we were all moved.B. tongueC. tonD. tone(2)The guide is ____ a line of tourists through the narrow passage with the help of his torch.A. concludingB. containingC. conductingD. conquering(3)With its expensive furniture and carefully ____ color scheme, the room looked quite luxurious.A. chooseB. choseC. chosenD. choosing(4)Sorry, but we cannot go to San Diego. Our cousins ____ to see us next Sunday.A. comeB. are comingC. have comeD. came(5)Anne couldn’t fine a taxi, so I offer ed ____ her to the station.A. driveB. to driveC. drivingD. have driven(6)Perhaps the days will come ____ people will be able to breathe clean air in cities.A. whenB. asC. whileD. sine(7)____ when he saw his wife’s face did Tom realize the tru e meaning of her remark.A. JustB. NeverD. Usually(8)The flyover at the crossing on the 6th ring road is now ____ construction.A. underB. inC. atD. with(9)Time ____, we will arrange for the tourists to visit two or three more remote spots of culture value.A. permitsB. permittingC. permittedD. to be permitted(10)To my surprise, ____ turned out that Susan failed in the examination.A. thisB. whatC. itD. as(11)Jenny is the only one of the grade who ____ selected to school fashion-show team.A. isB. areC. hasD. have(12)If I had more time, I would ____ golf as a hobby.A. take inB. take onC. take upD. take over(13)The football match was televised ____ from the Berlin Olympic Stadium.A. liveB. aliveC. living(14)The bus is late and Julie is cold. She ____ for the bus for 10 minutes.A. waitsB. waitedC. has waitedD. has been waiting(15)The more fruits and vegetables you eat, ____ chance of getting cancer you have.A. littleB. lessC. the lessD. the least三、完型填空(1)根据下列材料回答第{TSE}题：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.{TS}填入（21）处的最佳答案是（）。
湖北专升本(英语)历年真题试卷汇编1(题后含答案及解析)
湖北专升本（英语）历年真题试卷汇编1(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. V ocabulary and Structure 2. Reading Comprehension 3. Cloze 6. WritingV ocabulary and Structure1．I was in______that I forgot to lock the door when I left.A．so a hurryB．such a hurryC．a so hurryD．a such hurry正确答案：B解析：so／such…that…都表示“如此……以至于……”，区别在于so是副词，修饰形容词或副词，而such是形容词，修饰名词。
选项中的hurry是名词，所以应用such修饰，并加上不定冠词a。
故选B。
2．I am worried about my brother. I am not sure______he has arrived at the school or not.A．whetherB．whatC．whenD．how正确答案：A解析：分析句子结构可知，sure之后是一个宾语从句。
从句成分完整，但意义不完整，所以空处应用whether，与or not构成固定搭配，意为“是否”。
what 在宾语从句中常作主语、宾语、表语等成分；when在宾语从句中作时间状语；how在宾语从句中作方式状语，均不符合题意。
3．She is old enough______on her own.A．liveB．to liveC．livingD．be living正确答案：B解析：分析句子结构可知，此处考查的是非谓语动词。
“形容词／副词+enough+不定式”为固定结构，意为“足够……可以做某事”。
故选B。
4．He was very excited to read the news ______ Mo Yan had won the Nobel Prize for literature.A．whichB．whatC．howD．that正确答案：D解析：分析句子结构可知，空处引导同位语从句，对抽象名词news(新闻，消息)进行解释说明，所以应用在从句中不充当语法成分，而只起连接作用的that。
湖北专升本(英语)历年真题试卷汇编4(题后含答案及解析)
湖北专升本（英语）历年真题试卷汇编4(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. V ocabulary and Structure 2. Reading Comprehension 3. Cloze 5. Translation 6. WritingV ocabulary and Structure1．You won’ t get a loan______you can offer some security.A．lestB．in caseC．unlessD．other than正确答案：C解析：lest：以免，唯恐；in case：免得，以防；unless：除非；other than：除了……之外。
根据句意可知，选C。
2．Many children chose “Peppa Pig” as their______ TV program.A．favorableB．favoriteC．preferredD．preferable正确答案：B解析：favorable：赞同的，有利的；favorite：最喜欢的；preferred是prefer(更喜欢)的过去式和过去分词；preferable：更合适的，更可取的。
根据句意可知，选B。
3．Few people know him, ______?A．do theyB．don’t theyC．doesn’t fewD．don’t few正确答案：A解析：当陈述句部分有little，few，hardly等表示否定意义的词时，反意疑问句部分要用肯定形式。
陈述句部分的主语是Few people，所以反意疑问句部分应用they。
故选A。
4．The opportunity______in a prestigious corporation is a dream for the graduates nowadays in many countries.A．workingB．to workC．workedD．to be working正确答案：B解析：分析句子结构可知，空处应用不定式作后置定语，修饰opportunity，意为“……的机会”，表示将来。
2007年专转本大学英语
专转本大学英语第I卷（共100分）Part I Reading Comprehension （共40分）（18分）Passage one(12分钟）Under proper conditions, sound waves will be reflected from a hillside or other such obstruction. Sound travels at the rate of about one-fifth of mile per second. If the hill is eleven hundred feet away, it takes two seconds for the sound to travel o the hill and back. Thus, by timing the interval between a sound and its reflection (the echo), you can estimate the distance to an obstruction.During word war 2 the British used a practical application of this principle to detect German planes on their way to bomb London long before the enemy was near the target. They used radio waves instead of sound waves, since radio waves can penetrate fog and clouds. The outnumbered Royal Air Force (RAF) always seemed to the puzzled Germans to be lying in wait at the right time and never to be surprised. It was radio echoes more than anything else that won the Battle of Britain.Since the radio waves were used to tell the direction in which to send the RAF planes and the distance to send them (their range of flight, in other words), the device was called radio directing and ranging, and from the initials the word radar was coined.1. Sound waves reflected from a hill can be used to estimate the .A. heigt of the hillB. speed of soundC. distance to the hillD. intensite of sound2. Practical applications of this principles resulted in .A. New electronic instruments for planesB. A radio directing and ranging deviceC. New radio sets for RAF bombersD. An electronic detecting device3. Radar enabled the English to .A. Detect German planes on their way to LondonB. Direct the outnumbered RAF planes effectivelyC. Confuse German bomber pilotsD. Both A and B4.It can be inferred from the passage that1A. Light waves could be used in a device similar to radarB. Radar was a practical application of a well-known principleC. Radar greatly increased the effectiveness of the Royal Air ForceD. Sound waves are reflected from a hillside under all conditions5. The author of this passage probably intended to explainA. Exactly how radar worksB. Why the British used radio waves in their deviceC. How radar (work and device) came to beD. How radar helped the British win the Battle of BritainPassage Two accident（意外，事件）In general, the ancientRomans were a practical people. They cared less about philosophy and pure mathematics than did the Greeks. The Romans were the best of the ancient engineers and architects. They were brilliant students of Greek geometry and trigonometry (三角学) , and they applied their knowledge to the construction of fine bridges, roads, aqueducts (渠道) , and public buildings.They knew about the smelting of ironore, but they used the iron they produced mainly for spears, swords, and shields, rather than for building construction.While the Romans accomplished practical wonders, they did very little theoretical scientific thinking. Because of their frequent wars, many of their inventions were no more than improvements in the design of Greek weapons with which they were familiar.There are two reasons for the Romans neglect of philosophy and pure mathematics. First, they were apparently too busy conquering nearby nations and forming them into a rapidly growing empire to waste time on abstract thinking. Secondly, they were handicapped (妨碍) by the rigidity of their numerical system. (Try to multiply XI by LVII or to divide CXLIII by IX; it simply cannot be done with pencil and paper.) The Romans did all of their arithmetic on an abacus, the ancient counterpart of the modern computing machine. Their number system discouraged the study of pure mathematics.6. The author calls the Romans “practical” because theyA. Cared little about philosophyB. Applied their knowledge to constructionC. Saw the necessity for developing theoretical scienceD. Studied the past and learned from it7.The ancient Romans did not concern themselves with2A. Theoretical or abstract thoughtB. applied mathematicsC. StudyingD. either A or C8.In construction, the Romans made extensive use ofA. Iron oreB. geometry and trigonometryC. StudyingD. both B and C9.Many Romans inventions were based on Greek weapons because theA. Greeks had superior weaponsB romines were involved in frequent warsC. Romans were not familiar with many types of weaponsD. Greek proved himself or herself inspired inventor10.The author of this passage probably wanted to explain why AA. He considers the Romans a practical peopleB. Roman were involved in frequent warsC. Theoretical thinking is necessary fir the growth of a nationD. The Romans contributed little to philosophical thought11. the pew study was conducted in C (A)Passage ThreeProfessor Barry Wellman if University of Toronto in Canada has invented a term to describe the way many North Americans interacts these days. The term to have opposite meanings. How can we be individuals and be networked at the same time? You need other people for networks.Here is what Professor Wellman means. Before the invention of the Internet and e-mail, our social networks involved live interactions with relatives, neighbors, and colleagues at work. Some of the interaction was by phone, but it was still voice, person to person, in real time.A recent research study by the Pew Internet and Americans Life Project showed that for a lot of people, electronic interaction through the computer has replaced this person-to-person interaction. However, a lot of people interviewed for the Pew study say that’s a good thing. Why?In the past, many people were worried that the Internet isolated us and caused us to spend too much time in the imaginary world of the computer. But the Pew study discovered that the opposite is true. 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 Americantold Pew that the Internet plays an important role in helping them major life decisions.3Thanks to the computer. “networked individuals” are able to be alone and together with other people-at the same time!A. the United StatesB. CanadaC. the U.S. and CanadaD. Europe12. in the article, a network is a group of connected CA. radio or TV stationsB. peopleC. computersD. roads13. before the invention of the Internet, our connections with people tool place mainly D (A)A. in personB. by phoneC. by letterD. by e-mail14. Which of the following has happened since the invention of the Internet and email? BA. people are talking on the phone more than ever.B. Interaction through the computer has replaced a lot of person to person interaction.C. Americans are turning into hermits.D. Sixty million Americans have bought computers.15. Which of the following was NOT one of the discoveries of Pew study? DA. The Internet has put us in touch with more people than expected.B. People use the Internet to get advice on careers, medical problems, and othe r questions.C. For many Americans, the Internet plays an important role in helping them make important decisions.D. “Internet addiction” is a growing problem among people who use computers.Passage fourSummers with father were always enjoyable. Swimming, hiking, boating, fishing-the days were not long enough to contain all of activities. There never seemed to be enough time to go to church, which disturbed some friends and relations. Accused of neglecting this part of our education, my father instituted a summer school for my brother and me. However, his summer course included ancient history, which Papa felt our schools neglected, and navigation, in which we first had a formal examination in the dining room, part of which consisted of tying several knots in a given time limit. Then we were each separately sent on what was grandly referred to as a cruise in my father’s 18-foot knockabout, spending the night on board, and loaded down, according to formally plot our course, using the tide table, even though our goal was an island I could see quite clearly across the water in the distance.416. What was the original reason for holding the summer school?A. The father wanted the children to learn more about religion.B. The children got poor grades in their regular school.C. The regular school teachers neglected the children.D. Friends and relatives thought the children should learn religion.17. The purpose of the cruise mentioned in the passage was toA. have funB. test the author for completing summer schoolC. reward the author for completing summer schoolD. get to the island18. Why did the author have to plot the summer of her cruise?A. She had to demonstrate her to do so.B. She was afraid of getting lost.C. The coast was dangerous.D. The tides were strong.19. How long did th e author’s cruise last?A. All summer.B. Overnight.C. A week.D. One day, morning till night20. Apparently a knockabout isA. a seaman’s knotB. a cruiseC. an islandD. a boatPart II Vocabulary and Structure （共40分）21. Mary is one of the brightest students who form New York University.A. graduatedB. have graduatedC. had graduatedD. has graduated22. My friend’s son, who is a soldier, was delight when he was only a few miles from home.A. campedB. situatedC. placedD. stationed23. She has bought some lovely to make herself a dress.A. stuffB. clothingC. materialD. pattern24. She has bought with what you have given her husband and you have told him.A. thatB. whichC. all whatD. all that525. I passed my exams but it was a long time my friends about it.A. that I didn’t tellB. before I toldC. after I toldD. since I told26. The stone statue in the city square was put up the fallen heroes.A. in memory ofB. in search ofC. in terms ofD. in view of27. When I applied for my passport to be renewed, I had to send a photo.A. freshB. familiarC. recentD. late28. The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also many social customs.A. joinB. familiarC. recentD. maintain29. from the hill-top, the lake scenery is beyond description.A. SeenB. SeeingC. ToD. Having seen30. In many schools, students don’t have easy access computers.A. ofB. intoC. forD. to31. His success was due to he had been working hard all the time.A. thatB. the fact whichC. the fact thatD. the fact what32. He didn’t want to go to the cinema but they begged so hard that he finally and went with them.A. gave offB. gave awayC. gave outD. gave in33. The toy boat turned over and sank to the of the pool.A. quickB. groundC. floorD. base34. You mustn’t be , or else you will make a lot of mistakes.A. quickB. hastyC. rapidD. fast35. Do not disturb me. I letters all morning and have written six so far.A. writeB. am writingC. was writingD. have been writing36. Teachers always tell their students that it is no good today’s work for tomorrow.A. to leaveB. leavingC. leftD. leave37. I have really got angry with John because I suggest, he always disagrees.A. whateverB. anythingC. whatD. everything38. George had great difficulty in swimming across the lake, but he finally succeeded on his fourth.6A. processB. attemptC. displayD. intention39. After much thought, the engineer found a very solution to the problem.A. logicalB. necessaryC. cleverD. ordinary40. Edison tested more than one thousand materials to see if they could electric current and glow.A. bringB. makeC. carryD. produce41. If we had known that she had planed to arrive today, we her at the bus station.A. will have metB. might meetC. had meetD. might have meet42. When a machine is , suitable materials must be chosen for its parts.A. buildingB. buildC.to buildD. to be build43. His wide of the newspaper world enabled him to become a successful editor.A. careerB. experienceC. experimentD. information44. Scientists have recently the theory that eating too much fat is bad for the heart.A. put forwardB. put alongC. put outD. put up45. When we reached the station ,the train had not arrived yet ; so we .A . needed not to hurry B. needn’t have hurriedC. didn’t need to hu rryD.had not needed to hurry46. Many things impossible in the past are quite common today.A. consideringB. being consideredC. to be considerD. considered47. We believe that the young generation will prove of our trust.A. worthB. worthyC. worthwhileD. worthless48. The two elements water is made up are the gases-oxygen and hydrogen.A. thatB. whichC. of whichD. with which49. So fast that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.A. light travelsB. travels lightC. does light travelsD. does light travel50. Output is now six times it was before liberation.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. of which51. Most foreign businessmen are the government’s new policy on foreign investment.A. in relation toB. in possession ofC. in contrast ofD. in favor of752. He made such a contribution to the university that they are naming one of the new buildingafter him.A. modestB. generousC. realD. adequate53. It has always been the of our firm to encourage workers to take part in social activities.A. campaignB. procedureC. policyD. rule54. We arranged to meet at the theatre at seven but she didn’t .A. turn upB. turn downC. turn offD. turn round55. The passengers out of the exit when we arrived at the airport.A. were just comingB. just cameC. are just comingD. just come56. As soon as Word War II ended, Einstein urged that atomic energy to peaceful use.A. is putB. be putC. would be putD. will be put57. Surveys have revealed that quite a lot of people watch TV only to time.A. wasteB. spendC. killD.take58. Neither the teacher or her students to attend the meeting by the headmaster.A. has been askedB. has askedC.have askedD.have been asked59. The photographs of Mars taken from satellites are than those taken from the earth.A. much clearerB. the clearestC. clearestD. more clearer60. Although I hadn’t seen him for years, I his voice on the telephone at once.A. realizedB. recognizedC. heardD. discoveredPart III Cloze (共20分)I arrived in the United States 61 February 6, 1986, but I remember my first day here very62 . My friend was coming for me when my 63 landed at Kennedy Airport at three o’clock in the afternoon. The weather was very 64 and it was snowing, but I was 65 excited to mind. From the airport, my friend and I 66 a taxi to my hotel. On the way, I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the first time and I stared in 67 at the famous Word Trade Centre, the tallest building in the word. My friend helped me 68 at the hotel and then left because he had to go 69 to work. He promised to return the next day.Shortly after he left, I went to a 70 near the hotel to get something to eat. As I couldn't speak 71of english, I couldn’t tell the 72 what I wanted. I was ve ry upset and started to make some gestures,8but the waiter didn’t 73 me. Finally, I ordered the same thing the man at the table was eating. After dinner, I started to walk along Broadway 74 I came to Time Square with its movie theaters, neon lights, and huge crowds of people. I did not feel tired, so I 75 walking around the city. I wanted to see everything on my first day. I knew it was 76 , but I wanted to try.When I returned to the hotel, I was exhausted, but I 77 sleep because I kept hearning the fire and police sirens during the night. I lay 78 and thought about New York. It was a very big and 79 city with many tall buildings and big cars, and full of noise and busy people. I also decided right then thatI had to learn to speak 80 .61. A. in B. at C. on D. for62. A. cleary B. quickly C. eagerly D. badly63. A. car B. plane C. bus D. helicopter64. A. hot B. cold C. mild D. changeable65. A. so B. very C. much D. too66. A. took B. made C. paid D. reached67. A. sadness B. horror C. disappointment D. astonishment68. A. prepare B. stay C. unpack D. pack69. A. back B. forward C. over D. across70. A. store B. supermarket C. restaurant D. baker’s71. A. a little B. a word C. much D. any72. A. baker B. manager C. assistant D. waiter73. A. understand B. obey C. pay attention to D. take care of74. A. when B. after C. until D. as75. A. began B. stopped C. intended D. continued76. A. important B. impossible C. exciting D. interesting77. A. could B. couldn’t C. would D. wouldn’t78. A. awake B. asleep C. waiting D. confused79. A. polluted B. polluting C. interested D. interesting80. A. French B. Spanish C. English D. Chinese第II卷（共50分）Part IV Translation (共35分)Section A981. They used radio waves instead of sound waves, since radio waves can penetrate fog and clouds. (Passage One)82. Because of their frequent wars, many of their inventions were no more than improvements in th design of Greek weapons with they were familiar. (Passage One)83. In the past, many people were worried that Internet isolated us and caused us to spend too much time in the imaginary world of the computer. (Passage Three)84. Summers with father were always enjoyable. Swimming, hiking, boating, fishing-the days were not long enough to contain all of our activities. (Passage Four)85. There never seemed to be enough tome to go to church, which disturbed some friends and relations. (Passage Four)Section B86. 使他吃惊的是，她不仅没有表扬他，反而批评了他。
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61. A) increasingB) to increaseC) and increaseD) with increasing62. A) secondB) recentC) nextD) late63. A) AnyB) SomeC) MoreD) All64. A) needB) wantC) absenceD) shortage65. A) soB) muchC) tooD) enough66. A) gettingB) from gettingC) to getD) get67. A) rememberB) rememberingC) to rememberD) remembers68. A) an amountB) a numberC) the amountD) the number69. A) forB) inC) ofD) about70. A) not easyB) no easyC) not easilyD) no ease71. A) persuadeB) be persuadingC) be persuadedD) persuading72. A) burstingB) explosionC) raisingD) extension73. A) takesB) bringsC) makesD) earns74. A) uponB) forC) intoD) after75. A) adjustedB) createdC) adoptedD) presented76. A) OfB) AmongC) BetweenD) Out of77. A) exceptionsB) examplesC) eventsD) cases78. A) successB) succeededC) successfulD) succeeding79. A) were encouragedB) encouragedC) are encouragedD) encourage80. A) presentlyB) at presentC) in timeD) on timePaper TwoPart I Listening ComprehensionCompound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are requiredto fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words youhave just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally,when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Americans (*81.__________*) a lot of money in their daily lives. Working people spend money on transportation to and from work (*82._____________*) throughout the day. They spend a lot of money on (*83.___________________*). They buy sports equipments, go to sporting (*84.___________*) and so many things that cost money. However, many Americans don’t pay (*85._________*) or write check for these things. More and more they pay for things(*86._________*) credit cards. Credit cards are small rectangular(*87.____________*) cads. Banks give these cards to their customers. Whenthe customers buy something at the store, he shows his card at the store.This authorizes the store to charge the bank for the customer’s purchase.(*88._________________________________________________*). The bank does notforce the customer to pay the full amount. It allows the customer to pay forthe charges in several payments over a period of time.(*89.____________________________________________________________________________________________ __*). In this way, the bank allows customers to buy things they can’tafford at one time. People can use the card to buy what they want and payfor it over a period of time.(*90.__________________________________________________*).Part II WritingDirections: For this part, you are asked to write a composition on acertain topic. You should write at least 100 words and you should base yourcomposition on the outline below:91.Learning and Love1) School's view on love, give up, for the sake of, time-consuming, tearone away, fall behind2) Students' own view on love, no need to forbid, insist3) My view, take... as a drive, be infatuated with, failureName:________________ Class:______________Student No.:________________ Score:______________Answer SheetPart I Listening ComprehensionSection A1._____2._____3._____4._____5._____6._____7._____8._____9._____10._____Part II Reading Comprehension11.____________12.____________13.____________14.____________15.____________ 16.____________17.____________18.____________19.____________20.____________ 21.____________22.____________23.____________24.____________25.____________ 26.____________27.____________28.____________29.____________30.____________Part III Vocabulary and Structure31._____32._____33._____34._____35._____36._____37._____38._____39._____40._____41._____42._____43._____44._____45._____46._____47._____48._____49._____50._____51._____52._____53._____54._____55._____56._____57._____58._____59._____60._____Part IV Cloze61._____62._____63._____64._____65._____66._____67._____68._____69._____70._____71._____72._____73._____74._____75._____76._____77._____78._____79._____80._____3.5 (1)参考答案Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1、听力原文:W:It's good to have you back at work again. Two weeks is a long time.M:I really enjoyed my trip to Canada.Q:Why was the man gone for two weeks?参考答案:C2、听力原文:W:Wasn't our appointment for 10:30?M:It was. But I had to be 15 minutes late.Q:What time did the man arrive?参考答案:C3、听力原文:M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?W: No, of course not.Q: What does the woman's answer mean?参考答案:A4、听力原文:W: Hello, Stiff, this is Susan. I am afraid I have not been able to come tothe party. I was just asked to go to a meeting.M: Do come after the meeting, Susan. Our party won't be over until midnight.Q: Why did the woman say that she couldn't join the party?参考答案:D5、听力原文:M: Could you help me to decide what I should buy for my brother's birthday?W: Remember you took a picture of him at his last birthday party. Why not buy him a frame so that he can fix the picture in it?Q: What did the man do last year for his brother's birthday?参考答案:A6、听力原文:W: Is that nice-looking straw hat light and strong?M: Yes, you can wear it rain or shine.Q: What are they talking about?参考答案:C7、听力原文:W: Professor Brown, I'd like to get an early start on my research paper and would like to discuss my topic with you.M: Of course. What do you want to work on?Q: What does the professor want to know?参考答案:C8、听力原文:W: I heard only one person got a perfect grade on the term project. I'msure it wasn't me.M: But it was.Q: What does the man mean?参考答案:B9、听力原文:M: I heard Mike's been in college for half a year now. What's he studying?W: He's taking courses in language, world history and international politics.Q: What career does Mike probably plan to follow?参考答案:D10、听力原文:W: Thanks for volunteering to drive me to the airport, but I'm taking a bus that goes there from the campus.M: It's no trouble. Besides, I'd like to see you off.Q: What does the man mean?参考答案:APart II Reading Comprehension11. D 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B16. D 17. B 18. B 19. A 20. D21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. D26. B 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. CPart III Vocabulary and Structure31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. D36. B 37. D 38. D 39. C 40. C41. D 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. D46. D 47. B 48. D 49. B 50. A51. C 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. C56. C 57. C 58. D 59. B 60. DPart IV Cloze61.A 62.C 63.B 64.D 65.C66.B 67.A 68.D 69.A 70.A71.C 72.B 73.B 74.D 75.C76.B 77.D 78.C 79.A 80.BPart I Listening ComprehensionCompound Dictation听力原文：Americans (*81. spend *) a lot of money in their daily lives. Working people spend money on transportation to and from work (*82. expenses *) throughout the day. They spend a lot of money on (*83. entertainments *). They buy sports equipments, go to sporting (*84. events *) and so manythings that cost money. However, many Americans don’t pay (*85. cash *) or write check for these things. More and more they pay for things (*86. with*) credit cards. Credit cards are small rectangular (*87. plastic *) cads.Banks give these cards to their customers. When the customers buy something at the store, he shows his card at the store. This authorizes the store tocharge the bank for the customer’s purchase. (*88. The bank collects all charges for that month *). The bank does not force the customer to pay thefull amount. It allows the customer to pay for the charges in severalpayments over a period of time. (*89. However, the bank requires thecustomer to pay interest on the unpaid part of the charges *). In this way, the bank allows customers to buy things they can’t afford at one time. People can use the card to buy what they want and pay for it over a periodof time. (*90. They also do not need to carry a lot of money *).Part II Writing91.Some college teachers argue that students should give up love for the sake of learning. They think that love is time-consuming and tears one away from learning. Those who fall in love will fall behind in his courses for sure. Above all, students are not old enough to understand what love really is.However, students, especially college students, have their own view on love. They hold that there is no need to forbid love among them and insist that those who fall in love will study harder and make great progress.As every coin has two sides, so does love. In my view, if they can take love as a drive, they will make much progress. On the other hand, if they are infatuated with love, they will be a definite failure in their studies.。
2007年9月_pets4真题
二O 0七年九月全国英语等级考试、第四级PUBLIC ENGLISH TEST SYSTEM (PETS)LEVEL 4二O 0七年九月Section I Listening Comprehension( 30 minutes)Directions:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. Y ou will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions thai accompany them. There are THREE parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections :For Questions 1--5 ,you will hear a report on a survey recently done in Britain. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. Y ou will hear the recording twice. Y ou now have 25 seconds to read the table below.Part BDirections:For Questions 6--10, you will hear an interview with Rosemary , a self-employed dog trainer in Hong Kong. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. Y ou will hear the recording twice. Y ou now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and the questions below.Part CDirections:Y ou will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one ,you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A ,B , C or D . After listening, you will have 10 seconds' to check your answer to each question. Y ou will hear each piece once only.Questions 11--13 are based on the following talk about prodigies, kids with unusual natural abilities. Y ou now have 1.5 seconds to read Questions 11--13.11. What was John Stuart Mill?[ A ] A historian. [ B ] A composer.[ C ] A philosopher. [ D ] A mathematician.12. What has been found about children of unusual talent?[ A ] Many of them are from middle-class families.[ B ] There are more girls than boys among them.[ C ] They are mostly born by natural childbirth.[ D ] Their parents are usually ambitious and humorous.13. What can be inferred from the talk?[ A ] Material wealth goes hand in hand with mental emptiness.[ B ] Environment plays a decisive role in the development of prodigies.[ C ] Success has not always brought happiness to prodigies.[ D ] Public praise will help prodigies to find the value of their lives.Questions 14--16 are based on the interview with British singer and songwriter Beth Orton.Y ou now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14--16.14. When did Beth Orton begin singing?[ A ] After she met William.[ B ] Before she went to acting classes.[ C ] After she dropped out of school.[ D ] Before she joined a traveling group.15. When is the best time of a woman' s life, as Beth Orton was told?[A] In her 60s. [B] In her 40s.[C] In her 30s. [D] In her 20s.16. What does Beth Orton want to do in the next year or so?[ A ] Improve her skills in playing the drums.[ B ] Learn how to play the violin.[ C ] Try some strange musical instruments.[ D ] Train herself in coordination.Questions 17--20 are based on the following discussion with Dr. Jane Richard about premarital contracting. Y ou now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17--20.17. How do people see premarital contracting in general?[ A ] It is unfeasible and unnecessary.[ B ] It has no effect on true love.[ C ] It is only effective for someone rich and famous.[ D ] It suggests distrust between the two partners.18. What does the woman think of premarital contracting?[ A ] It helps a couple know more about each other.[ B ] It makes a couple' s relationship more stable.[ C ] It helps to develop genuine love in a couple.[ D ] It makes a couple feel more comfortable with each other.19. What is the divorce rate, according to the interviewer?[A] 50%. [B] 30%.[C] 20%. [D] 10%.20. What is essential in premarital contracting, according to the woman?[ A ] Financial status. [ B ] Legal documents.[ C ] Attitude to marriage. [ D ] Communication.Y ou now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.This is the end of Listening Comprehension.Section II Use of EnglishDirections :Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.Believe it or not, airlines really are trying to do better. They promised to improve customer service last year 21 pressure from a Congress which was 22 stories of nightmare flights.So why is it that flying is getting 23 for so many passengers, 24 airlines are spending billions of dollars to improve service, 25 in new equipment such as mobile check-in stations and portable phone 15anks so travelers can quickly 26 a flight when it is delayed or canceled? The fact is that air travel has 27 been such an annoyance, and customer complaints to the Transportation Department doubled in 1999 28 1998.It seems Mother Nature would 29 people by bus this year. An unusual run of bad weather, 30 long walls of thunderstorms, has crippled airports lately and led to widespread delays and cancellations. After similar problems last summer, the FAA promised to work more closely with airlines 31 weather slowdowns--for example, FAA and airline representatives now gather at a single location in Herndon, V a. , to 32 the best way to allocate the available airspace. But even the FAA33 the new initiative has fallen 34 of expectations, and many passengers complain that the delays seem 35 Part of the problem is overcrowded planes. 36 the strong economy, U. S. airlines are expected to carry a record 665 million passengers this year, up 5 percent from last year. On 37 ,planes are about 76 percent full these days, also a 38 . That' s good news for the Transport Department, which are profitably loading more passengers _ 39 each flight, and bad news for passengers, 40 irritations build rapidly in tight quarters.21. [A] under [B] below [C] beneath [D] beyond22. [A] held back by [B] fed up with [C] taken in by [D] filled in with23. [ A] inferior [ B] worse [ C] desperate [ D] fatal24. [A] as if [B] so that [C] even though [D] now that25. [A] upgrading [B] purchasing [C] installing [D] investing26. [A] reclaim [B] reserve [C] recall [D] rebook27. [A] never [B] often [C] also [D] always28. [A] since [B] upon [C] over [D] from29. [A] persist [B] presume [C] prefer [D] permit30. [A] featuring [B] capturing [C] distinguishing [D] characterizing31. [A] charged with [B] responding to [C] replying to [D] abiding by32. [A] draw in [B] follow up [C] figure out [D] set aside33. [A] admits [B] allows [C] reveals [D] claims34. [A] lagging [B] lacking [C] scarce [D] short35. [A] absolute [B] arbitrary [C] plentiful [D] superfluous36.[A] According to [B] Except for [C] Thanks to [D] Based on37. [A] calculation [B] average [C] estimate [D]total38. [A] fantasy [B] monument [C]legend [D] record39.[A] at [B] for [C] over [D] on40. [A] since [B] although [C] unless [D] ifSection II1 Reading Comprehension( 60 minutes)Part ARead the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1The future of space exploration depends on many things. It depends on how technology evolves, how political forces shape competition and partnerships between nations, and how important the public feels space exploration is. The near future will see the continuation of human space flight in Earth' s orbit and unpiloted space flight within the solar system. Piloted space flight to other planets, or even back to the moon, still seems far away. Any flight to other solar systems is even more distant, but a huge advance in space technology could drive space exploration into realms currently explored only by science fiction.The 1968 film 2001 : A Space Odyssey depicted commercial shuttles flying to and from a giant wheel-shaped space station in orbit around Earth, bases on the moon, and a piloted mission to Jupiter. The real space activities of 2001 will not match this cinematic vision, but the 21st century will see a continuation of efforts to transform humanity into a spacefaring species.Perhaps the most difficult problem space planners face is how to finance a vigorous program of piloted space exploration, in Earth' s orbit and beyond. In 1998 no single government or international enterprise had plans to send people back to the moon, much less to Mars. Such missions are unlikely to happen until the perceived value exceeds their cost.One belief shared by a number of space exploration experts is that future lunar and Martian expeditions should be aimed at creating permanent settlements. The residents of such outposts would have to "live off the land," obtaining such necessities as oxygen and water from the harsh environment. On the moon, pioneers could obtain oxygen by heating lunar soil. In 1998 the Lunar Prospector discovered evidence of significant deposits of ice, a valuable resource for settlers, mixedwith soil at the lunar poles. On Mars, oxygen could be extracted from the atmosphere and water could come from buried deposits of ice.The future of piloted lunar and planetary exploration remains largely unknown. Most space exploration scientists believe that people will be on the moon and Mars by the middle of the 21st century, but how they get there, and the nature of their visits, is a subject of continuing debate. Clearly, key advances will need to be made in lowering the cost of getting people off Earth, the first step in any human voyage to other worlds.41. A flight to other solar systems will be made more possible by[ A ] technological breakthroughs.[ B ] international co-operation.[ C ] market competition.[ D ] public pressure.42. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that human society will become increasingly[ A ] worded about life on other planets.[ B ] dependent on space tourism.[ C ] accustomed to long-distance flights.[ D ] associated with space exploration.43. According to this text, piloted space missions will need to be[ A ] more exciting than earlier film versions.[ B ] supported by international organizations.[ C ] more cost-effective than they appear to be at present.[ D ] financed by individual governments.44. It is predicted that people who will live on other planets would have to[ A ] appreciate the harsh conditions they encounter there.[ B ] depend on the natural resources available there.[ C ] take most dally necessities along with them.[ D ] engage in scientific research.45. It is difficult to send people to other planets because of.[ A ] lack of capacity of space exploration vehicles.[ B ] the financial expenditure involved in space travel.[ C ] controversial nature of space travel.[ D ] the uncertain future of space exploration.Text 2Empowering workers constitutes the first step toward a stronger economy and stronger citizenry. It is a vital step toward overcoming inequality in American society. During the 1980s, the need for better wages for all workers increased as women, traditionally secondary earners, assumed greater responsibility for their own and their children' s well-being. Y et the ability to raise families to a decent living standard through wage work decreased; real wages fell for most workers. And the Federal Government enacted no new policies to facilitate the integration of work and family, as working women and working families suffered a loss in political power as well.Black or Hispanic women are four times as likely to be low-wage workers as are white men with comparable skills and experience. White women are more than three times as likely as white men to be low-wage workers, and black or Hispanic men more than one-and-a-half times as likely. More than half of all low-wage workers are the only wage workers in their families, or live alone. Employment no longer provides an escape from poverty. More than eight million working adults are poor; two million of them work full-time, year-round. More than seven million poor children have at least one working parent. When that one working parent is a low-wage worker, the children have no better chance of escaping from poverty than if the parent w ere not working at all ; more than two-fifths of such children are poor.Even if generous income assistance were available, the wages employers pay would be held to a minimum. In addition, policies such as tax credits for working parents do nothing to increase the political power of working women and men.Our research shows that unionization is among the most effective strategies for raising pay, especially for women and minority men. Being a union member, or being covered by a collective-bargaining agreement, raised 1984 wages by $ 1.79 per hour for Hispanic men, $ 1.32 for black men, $ 1.26 for Hispanic women, $ 1.01 for black women, $ 0.68 for white women, and $ 0.41 for white men, when all other factors, such as occupation, industry, firm size, education and experience were held constant. In percentage terms, the union increase was more than 15 percent for blacks and Hispanics, 11 percent for white women, and 4 percent for white men.46. During the 1980s, women started to play a more important role in[ A ] demanding political rights. [ B ] improving social welfare.[ C ] supporting the family. [ D ] earning better wages.47. According to Paragraph 2, who are most likely to be poor?[ A ] Women of color. [ B ] White women.[ C ] Men of color. [ D ] White men.48. According to Paragraph 3, having a job[ A ] means earning a low wage.[ B ] has never provided a way out of poverty.[ C ] does not mean that the children will become rich.[ D ] may not be a guarantee for a poor family to become better off.49. The term "unionization" (Line 1, Paragraph 5) refers to[ A ] mobilizing all workers to seize power.[ B ] gathering workers into an organized group.[ C ] working out strategies to raise workers' pay.[ D ] changing wage policies for women and minority men.50. What is the theme of the text?[ A ] The causes of low-wage problems.[ B ] The inequality of workers' pay.[ C ] The improvement of the rates of pay.[ D ] The economy and the rates of pay.Text 3Du Bois was a sociological and educational pioneer who challenged the established system of education that tended to restrict rather than to advance the progress of black Americans. He challenged what is called the "Tuskegee machine" of Booker T. Washington, the leading educational spokesperson of the blacks in the U. S.. A sociologist and historian, Du Bois called for a more determined and activist leadership than Washington provided.Unlike Washington, whose roots were is southern black agriculture, Du Bois' s career spanned both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. He was a native of Massachusetts, received his undergraduate education from Fisk University in Nashville, did his graduate study at Harvard University, and directed the Atlanta University Studies of Black American Life in the South. Du Bois approached the problem of racial relations in the United States from two dimensions: as a scholarly researcher andas an activist for civil rights. Among his works was .the famous empirical sociological study, The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study, in which he exdanined that city' s black population and made recommendations for the school system. Du Bois' s Philadelphia study was the pioneer work on urban blacks in America.Du Bois had a long and active career as a leader in the civil rights movement. He helped to organize the Niagara Movement in 1905, which led to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), established in 1909. From 1910 until 1934, Du Bois edited The Crisis, the major journal of the NAACP. In terms of its educational policy, the NAACP position was that all American children and youth should have genuine equality of educational opportunity. This policy, which Du Bois helped to formulate, stressed the following themes : ( ] ) public schooling should be free and compulsory for all American children; (2) secondary schooling should be provided for all youth; (3) higher education should not be monopolized by any special class or race.As a leader in education, Du Bois challenged not only the tradition of racial segregation in the schools but also the accommodationist ideology of Booker T. Washington. The major differencebetween the two men was that Washington sought change that was evolutionary in nature and did not upset the social order, whereas Du Bois demanded immediate change. Du Bois believed in educated leadership for blacks, and he developed a concept referred to as the "talented tenth," according to which 10 percent of the black population would receive a traditional college education in preparation for leadership.51. Compared with B. T. Washington, Du Bois' s political stand was[ A ] less popular. [ B ] more radical.[ C ] less aggressive. [ D ] more conservative.52. According to the text, Du Bois worked as all of the following EXCEPT[ A ] an editor. [ B ] an educator.[ C ] a scholar. [ D ] an official.53. It is Du Bois' s belief that[ A ] the blacks have a priority in terms of education.[ B ] higher education should be free for all races.[ C ] everyone has an equal right to education.[ D ] development in education should be gradual.54. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?[ A ] Washington would not appreciate the idea of overthrowing social order.[ B ] Racial separation is an outcome of accommodationist ideology.[ C ] Washington would not support determined activist leadership.[ D ] The Philadelphia Negro is a book on blacks in American South.55. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that[ A ] many blacks are prepared for leadership.[ B ] Du Bois was in favor of "elite education" for blacks.[ C ] Washington and Du Bois had never been friends.[ D ] only the top 10 percent are worth educating.Text 4Our analysis therefore suggests that the real problem facing the black community lies in the educational obstacles prior to the Ph. D. programs rather than in the pour-in of foreign students. Equally, our analysis suggests that we ought to treat foreign students as an important source of brain gain for us and that we ought to facilitate, rather than hinder, their arrival and their entry into our work force. How could this be done?There is a long-standing provision in our immigration laws under which those who bring in a certain amount of financial capital ( which will "create jobs" ) are allowed to immigrate : A foreigner who invests one million dollars in a commercial enterprise established in a high-unemployment area, which creates jobs for at least ten Americans, is automatically given immigrant status (i. e. ,a green card). We suggest extending the idea from financial to human capital.Currently, graduate students who wish to stay on in the United States after their Ph. D. s must be sponsored by their employers, a process that imposes substantial hardship both on the students and on smaller employers.The standard procedure is in two stages. First, the U. S. Department of Labor must, on the basis of a U. S. employer' s sponsorship, certify that "no American can do this job. " Then, the would be immigrant must apply for immigrant status at the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Ifall goes right, the entire process takes about two years ( considerably more for citizens of certain countries). But things may not go right: there could be problems at either stage. Thus, the employer or the "alien" must hire an immigration lawyer. The current process, then, is costly both to the would-be immigrant and to the employer ( and hence, it unfairly penalizes smaller firms that cannot afford this expensive process and so cannot recruit this foreign talent).The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1990 introduced an alternative route for professors and researchers to secure immigrant status. Essentially, it eliminates the average processing time to about one year, it does not eliminate any of the uncertainty or the need for expensive legal counsel.We budget that automatic green cards be given to all those who obtain a Ph.D. in the science and engineering programs at our universities. In adopting such a "guaranteed green card" proposal, we would be recognizing the important contribution that these students make to our leading position in science by giving equal weight to human capital and financial capital.56. Prior to this text, the author has most probably made an analysis of[ A ] brain gain in the United States.[ B ] the cause of problems of the black people.[ C ] the U. S educational programs for blacks.[ D ] the procedure of foreign students' immigration.57. Which of the following statements will the author most probably agree with?[ A ] Foreign students are a new source of financial capital.[ B ] Ph. D. graduates should automatically be given green cards.[ C ] Foreign. Ph. D. graduates may function as a kind of capital.[ D ] Foreign investors ought to immigrate to high unemployment areas.58. A foreign graduate student who applies for immigrant status must have[ A ] a U.S. employer' s sponsorship.[ B ] financial capital to create ten jobs.[ C ] a job in an American company.[ D ] the help of an immigration lawyer.59. Smaller enterprises have difficulty using foreign talent because of[ A ] the costly recruiting process.[ B ] the expensive legal counsel.[ C ] the competition from big companies,[ D ] the inability to provide sponsorship.60. The author' s proposal differs from the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1990 in[ A ] the kind of green card.[ B ] the amount of. investment capital.[ C ] the budget for the whole process.[ D ] the certainty of issuing green cards.Part BDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Write your translation clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2.The cost of staging the year 2000 Olympics in Sydney is estimated to be a staggering $ 960million, but 61 ) the city is preparing to reap the financial benefits that come from holding such an international event by equaling the commercial success of Los Angeles, the only city yet to have made a demonstrable profit from the Games in 1984. At precisely 4:20 a. m. on Friday the 24th of September 1993, it was announced that Sydney had beaten five other competing cities around the world, and Australians everywhere, not only Sydneysiders, were justifiably proud of the result. 62) But, if Sydney had lost the bid, would the taxpayers of New South Wales and of Australia have approved of governments spending millions of dollars in a failed and costly exercise?There may have been some consolation in the fact that the bid came in $ 1million below the revised budget and $ 5 million below the original budget of $ 29 million formulated in mid-1991. However, the final cost was the considerable sum of $ 24 million, the bulk of which was paid for by corporate and community contributions, merchandising, licensing, and the proceeds 0f lotteries, with the NSW Government, which had originally been willing to spend up to $ 10 million, contributing some $ 2 million. 63)The Federal Government' s grant of $ 5 million meant, in effect, that the Sydney bid was financed by every Australian taxpayer.Prior to the announcement of the winning city, there was considerable debate about the wisdom of taking financial risks of this kind at a time of economic recession. 64) Others argued that 70% of the facilities were already in place, and all were on government-owned land, removing some potential areas of conflict which troubled previous Olympic bidders. The former NSW Premier, Mr. Nick Greiner, went on record as saying that the advantage of having the Games... "is not that you are going to have $ 7.4 billion in extra gross domestic product over the next 14 years.65) I think the real point is the psychological change, the gaining of confidence, apart from the other more obvious reasons, such as the building of sporting facilities, tourism, and things of that nature.Section IV Writing(35 minutes)Directions:66. Read the following statement and write an essay on it. In your essay, you should1 ) state your opinion, and2 ) support it with examples."The man who reads well is the man who thinks well, who has a background for opinion and a stand for judgment. "Y ou should write 160--200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.2007年9月笔试真卷答案Section I Listening Comprehension1．accountants 2．biographies3．forty—six 4．1awyers5．contemporary 6．understanding7．evenings and weekends 8．training opportunities9．beaten so much l0．10，000 HK dollars11．C l2．A l3．B l4．A l5．B l6．B l7．D 18．A l9 A20．D1—20题解析略。
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2007年湖北省专升本大学英语试题样本（武汉工程大学）Paper One大学英语考试样题Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear several short conversations. Atthe end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe centre.1.A) The man was in the hospital.B) The man was on business trip.C) The man was on vacation.D) The man was visiting a sick aunt.2.A) 10:00B) 10:30C) 10:45D) 11:153.A) Please sit down.B) She doesn't want him to sit down.C) She'll mind if he sits down.D) She doesn't want the man to sit with her.4.A) She would have something more important to do.B) She had to meet a friend of hers.C) She was not in the mood to attend the party.D) She was afraid she might be kept too late.5.A) Took a photo of him.B) Bought him a picture.C) Held a birthday party.D) Bought him a frame for his picture.6.A) A raincoat.B) A sunny day.C) A lovely hat.D) An attractive hut.7.A) The reason for making an early start.B) The process of her written work.C) The topic of her research paper.D) The reason of her decision.8.A) The term project was finished.B) The woman received the best score.C) He was sure his term project was good.D) His score was better than the woman's.9.A) Engineering.B) Insurance.C) Scientific research.D) Diplomatic services.10.A) He wants to say good-bye at the airport.B) He would like her to take a day off.C) He likes to watch the planes take off.D) He thinks she should take the bus to the airport.Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are several passages in this part. Each passage isfollowed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them thereare four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the bestchoice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the centre.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Psychologists take opposing views of how external rewards, from warm praise to cold cash, affect motivation and creativity. Behaviorists, who study therelation between actions and their consequences, argue that rewards canimprove performance at work and school. Cognitive (认知学派的) researchers, who study various aspects of mental life, maintain that rewards oftendestroy creativity by encouraging dependence on approval and gifts from others.The latter view has gained many supporters, especially among educators. But the careful use of small monetary (金钱的) rewards sparks creativity ingrade-school children, suggesting that properly presented inducements (刺激) indeed aid inventiveness, according to a study in the June "Journal of Personality and Social Psychology"."If kids know they're working for a reward and can focus on a relatively challenging task, they show the most creativity," says Robert Eisenberger ofthe University of Delaware in Neward. "But it's easy to kill creativity bygiving rewards for poor performance or creating too much anticipation for rewards."A teacher who continually draws attention to rewards or who hands out high grades for ordinary achievement ends up with uninspired students, Eisenberger holds. As an example of the latter point, he notes growingefforts at major universities to tighten grading standards and restorefailing grades.In earlier grades, the use of so-called token economies, in which students handle challenging problems and receive performance-based points toward valued rewards, shows promise in raising effort and creativity, the Delaware psychologist claims.11.Psychologists are divided with regard to their attitudes toward _____.A) the choice between spiritual encouragement and monetary rewardsB) the amount of monetary rewards for students' creativityC) the study of relationship between actions and their consequencesD) the effects of external rewards on students' performance12.What is the response of many educators to external rewards for theirstudents?A) They have no doubts about them.B) They have doubts about them.C) They approve of them.D) They avoid talking about them.13.Which of the following can best raise students' creativity according toRobert Eisenberger?A) Assigning them tasks they have not dealt with before.B) Assigning them tasks which require inventiveness.C) Giving them rewards they really deserve.D) Giving them rewards they anticipate.14.It can be inferred from the passage that major universities are tryingto tighten their grading standards because they believe ______.A) rewarding poor performance may kill the creativity of studentsB) punishment is more effective than rewardingC) failing uninspired students helps improve their overall academicstandardsD) discouraging the students' anticipation for easy rewards is a matter ofurgency15.The phrase "token economies" (Sentence 1, Paragraph 5) probably refersto _____.A) ways to develop economyB) systems of rewarding studentsC) approaches to solving problemsD) methods of improving performanceQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:The decline in moral standards -- which has long concerned social analysts -- has at last captured the attention of average Americans. And Jean Bethke Elshtain, for one, is glad.The fact that ordinary citizens are now starting to think seriously aboutthe nation's moral climate, says this ethics (伦理学) professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it.But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism and individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. "The thoughtthat 'I'm in it for me' has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness," Ms. Elshtain says.Some of this can be attributed to the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another, she says. With today's greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self.In a 1996 poll of Americans, loss of morality topped the list of thebiggest problems facing the US. And Elshtain says the public is correct to sense that: Data show that Americans are struggling with problems unheard ofin the 1950s, such as classroom violence and a high rate of births to unmarried mothers.The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament (挽歌) for some nonexistent "golden age", Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful (一厢情愿的) longing for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Mostpeople, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society, she says. "Slowly, you recognize that the thingsthat matter are those that can't be bought."16.Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans ________.A) have adapted to a new set of moral standardsB) are longing for the return of the good old daysC) have realized the importance of material thingsD) are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards17.The moral decline of American society is caused mainly by _____.A) its growing wealthB) the self-centeredness of individualsC) underestimating the impact of social changesD) the prejudice against women and minorities18.Which of the following characterizes the traditional communities?A) Great mobility.B) Concern for one's neighbors.C) Emphasis on individual effort.D) Ever-weakening social bonds.19.In the 1950s, classroom violence _____.A) was something unheard ofB) was by no means a rare occurrenceC) attracted a lot of public attentionD) began to appear in analysts' data20.According to Elshtain, the current moral decline may be reversed _____.A) if people can return to the "golden age"B) when women and men enjoy equal rightsC) when people rid themselves of prejudiceD) if less emphasis is laid on material thingsQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Alice Walker makes her living by writing, and her poems, short stories, and novels have won many awards and fellowships for her. She was born in Eatonton, Georgia. She went to public schools there, and then to Spelman College in Atlanta before coming to New York to attend Sarah LawrenceCollege, from which she graduated in 1966. For a time she lived in Jackson, Mississippi, with her lawyer husband and small daughter. About Langston Hughes, American poet, her first book for children, she says, "After myfirst meeting with Langston Hughes I vowed I would write a book about himfor children someday. Why? Because I, at twenty-two, knew next to nothing of his work, and he didn't scold me; he just gave me a stack of his books. Andhe was kind to me; I will always be grateful that in his absolute warmth and generosity he fulfilled my deepest dream of what a poet should be.""To me he is not dead at all. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think ofhim or speak of him. Once, just before he died, when he was sick with theflu, I took him a sack full of oranges. The joy I felt in giving that simplegift is undiminished by time. He said he liked oranges, too."21.The main topic of the passage is ________.A) Alice Walker's reflection on Langston HughesB) the influence of Alice Walker on the writing of Langston HughesC) Langston Hughes' book about Alice WalkerD) a comparison of the childhoods of Alice Walker and Langston Hughes22.In the passage, Alice Walker is described as ________.A) a research fellow at Spelman CollegeB) a professor at Sarah Lawrence CollegeC) a prize-winning writer of prose and poetryD) an author of plays for children23.Before attending college, Alice Walker went to school in _________.A) Atlanta, GeorgiaB) Eatonton, GeorgiaC) Jackson, MississippiD) Lawrence, Massachusetts24.The word "vowed" in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to "_________".A) confidedB) believedC) disclosedD) promised25.It can be inferred from the passage that Alice Walker's firstimpressions of Langston Hughes were derived mostly from __________.A) talking with his friendB) reading his autobiographyC) studying his poetryD) meeting himQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Real policemen hardly recognize any resemblance between their lives and what they see on TV — if they ever get home in time. There are similarities, of course, but the cops don't think much of them.The first difference is that a policeman's real life revolves round the law. Most of his training is in criminal law. He has to know exactly what actions are crimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court. He has to know nearly as much law as a professional lawyer and what is more, he has to apply it on his feet, in dark and rain, running down an alley after someone he wants to talk to.Little of his time is spent in chatting to scantily-clad（穿衣很少的）ladies or in dramatic confrontations with desperate criminals. He will spend most of his working life typing millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, unimportant people who are guilty ─ or not ─ of stupid, petty crimes.Most television crime drama is about finding the criminal: as soon as he's arrested, the story is over. In real life, finding criminals is seldom muchof a problem. Except in very serious cases like murders and terroristattacks — where failure to produce results reflects on the standing of the police — little effort is spent on searching.Having made an arrest, a detective really starts to work. He has to prove his case in court and to do that, he often has to gather a lot of different evidence. So, as well as being overworked, a detective has to be out at all hours of the day and night interviewing his witnesses and persuading them, usually against their own best interests, to help him.26.It is essential for a policeman to be trained in criminal law ______ .A) so that he can catch criminals in the streetsB) so that he can justify his arrests in courtC) because many of the criminals he has to catch are dangerousD) because he has to know nearly as much as a professional lawyer27.The everyday life of a policeman or detective is ______ .A) exciting and glamorousB) full of dangerC) devoted mostly to routine mattersD) wasted on unimportant matters28.When murders and terrorist attacks occur the police ______ .A) prefer to wait for the criminal to give himself awayB) spend a lot of effort in trying to track down their manC) make a quick arrest in order to keep up their reputationD) usually fail to produce results29.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A) Generally the detective's work is over once the arrest has been made.B) People are usually willing to give evidence.C) Policemen and detectives spend little time at the typewriter.D) Policemen feel that the image of their lives shown on TV is notaccurate.30.Which of the following could be a suitable title for the passage?A) Policemen and DetectivesB) The Reality of Being a DetectiveC) Detective's Life — Fact and FantasyD) Drama and RealityPart III Vocabulary and StructureDirections: There are a number of incomplete sentences in this part. Foreach sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31.They have ________ most carefully the time and the materials needed to complete the project.A) picked outB) left outC) taken outD) figured out32.Some people say that the need for cars ________ by the year 2003.A) will have doubledB) will be doublingC) has been doubledD) has doubled33.He described one of the airlines which ________ on display.A) areB) hadC) wasD) were34.It was required that the manufacturer ________ out the design immediately.A) workedB) would workC) workD) works35.Many engineers urged that nuclear energy ________ to peaceful uses.A) will be putB) would be putC) is putD) be put36.Half the guards ________ the escaped prisoners, but they got away free.A) went againstB) went afterC) tracked downD) traced back37.Only after they had finished watching the football game _____________ to prepare for the math examination.A) they beganB) they had begunC) had they begunD) did they begin38.The dictator relied on abuse of his opponents ________ on sound reasoning.A) insteadB) no more thanC) or ratherD) rather than39.To save money for my education, Mother often took on more work than________ for her.A) it was goodB) what was goodC) was goodD) being good40.There has been a great increase in retail sales, ____?A) does thereB) isn't thereC) hasn't thereD) isn't it41.Such crimes may be so complex that months or years go by before anyone _____ them.A) discoveredB) will discoverC) would have discoveredD) discovers42.Apart from caring for her children, she has to take on such heavy_______ housework as carrying water and firewood.A) time-consumedB) timely-consumedC) time-consumingD) timely-consuming43.The Car Club couldn't _______ to meet the demands of all its members.A) assumeB) ensureC) guaranteeD) confirm44.When I caught him _______ I stopped buying things there and started dealing with another shop.A) cheatingB) cheatC) to cheatD) to be cheating45.______ he works hard, I don't mind when he finishes the experiment.A) As soon asB) As well asC) So far asD) So long as46.After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute_______.A) being settledB) to be settledC) had settledD) as settled47.Not until 1868 ______ made the capital of the state of Georgia.A) Atlanta wasB) was AtlantaC) when Atlanta wasD) when was Atlanta48.Finding it difficult to ______ to the climate there, he decided to move to the north.A) fitB) adoptC) suitD) adapt49.It's ____ my power to make final decision on the matter.A) outsideB) beyondC) out ofD) above50.Our classroom is ____ in the building.A) bigger than any other oneB) bigger than every oneC) the biggest of all the othersD) the biggest than others51.It is necessary that the plan ____ before Thursday.A) were fulfilledB) was fulfilledC) be fulfilledD) would be fulfilled52.The long wait at airport security was tough to the five-year-old boy. To keep him from ______, his mother decided to distract him with a civics lesson.A) making a disturbanceB) making a mistakeC) making friends with strangersD) making himself busy53.To my knowledge, the personnel in the company work on the eight-hour system. They start work at 8 a.m., and ______ at 5 p.m. with an hour's lunch break.A) knock outB) knock downC) knock offD) knock at54.I expect a ______ paycheck when I get through with translating this book.A) richB) handsomeC) beautifulD) heavy55.They make a big _____ from selling waste material to textile factories.A) interestB) fortuneC) profitD) sum56.He felt that he ___ for the coldness that had grown between them.A) blamedB) was blamed ofC) was to blameD) was to be blamed57.________ I wanted to find out first was how long it would take to complete the bridge.A) ThatB) ThoseC) WhatD) Which58.His eyes then (# shifted #) to a small table that stood in the corner of the room.A) traveledB) soughtC) searchedD) moved59.When ______, the power station will have nine 70,000kw generators.A) is completedB) completedC) being completedD) having completed60.The pressure of too much homework has led to an evident ______ in interest in sports among the students.A) absenceB) shortageC) minimumD) declinePart IV ClozeDirections: There are a number of blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Man cannot go on (* 61 *) his numbers at the present rate. In the (* 62 *) 30 years man will face a period of crisis. (* 63 *) experts believe that therewill be a widespread food (* 64 *). Other experts think this is (* 65 *) pessimistic, and that man can prevent things (* 66 *) worse than they are now.But (* 67 *) that two-thirds of the people in the world are undernourished or starving now.One thing that man can do is to limit (* 68 *) of babies born. The need (* 69 *) this is obvious, but it is (* 70 *) to achieve. People have to (* 71 *) to limittheir families. In the countries of the population (* 72 *), many people likebig families. The parents think that this (* 73 *) a bigger income for thefamily and ensures there will be someone in the family who will look (* 74 *) them in old age.Several governments have (* 75 *) birth control policies in recent years.(* 76 *) them are Japan, China, India and Egypt. In some (* 77 *) the resultshave not been (* 78 *). Japan has been an exception. The Japanese adopted abirth control policy in 1948. People (* 79 *) to limit their families. Thebirth rate fell from 34.3 per thousand per year to about 17.0 per year(* 80 *).。
2007年专升本英语真题及答案
2007年成人高等学校专升本招生全国统一考试英语试题Ⅰ.Phonetics(5 points)Directions: In each of the fallowing 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 andD. 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 ______colour 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 find a taxi, so I offered ______her to the station.A. driveB. to driveC. drivingD. having driven11. Perhaps the days will come ______people will be able to breathe clean air in cities.A. whenB. asC. whileD. since12. ______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. what C, it D. as16. Jenny is the only one of the grade who ______selected to school fashion-show teamA. 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 fruit and vegetables you eat, ______chance of getting cancer you have.A. littleB. lessC. the lessD. the leastⅢ. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Dr. William C. Stokoe, Jr., was the chairman of the English Department at Gallaudet University. He saw the way deaf peoplecommunicated 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 thought 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 films did not understand (26) the research was 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 tried 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 nothing more than a four-foot fence. The escape occurred after one of the animal's handlers left the pen gate open. It prompted 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 brief escape.The incident occurred during the Toronto Zoo's 28(上标)th annual Christmas Treats Walk, where admission is free in return for donations 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. owing 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 Zoo. ,B. A journalist from National Post.C. A witness of the incident.D. A zoo animal handler.38. We know from the passage that______.A. the tiger escape lasted a whole dayB. the zoo workers planned 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 falcon's head 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 it back 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 40 km 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. 1 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. Disappointed.B. Enjoyable.C. Comfortable.D. Exhausted.41. 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 40 km in the desert.B. The author loved to go hunting with his family.C. The hunting trip is much longer than expected.D. 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 Americans interact these days. And now a big research study confirms it.Professor Barry Wellman'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. Until the Internet and e-mail came along, our social network involved flesh-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 reallife.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 screens.To 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 researcher that the Internet plays an important or crucial role in helping them deal with major life decisions.So we networked individuals are pretty tricky: we're keeping more to ourselves, while at the same time 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 modem 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 networked 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, alter a brief dating. She was nearly 30 and knew it was time to 'start a family. The handsome, well-educated man wh0 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 into 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 602 anniversary(纪念日)approached, my sister and I decided to throw a party. Sixty years was a long time, after alit why not try to make the best of things? We'd provide the cake, 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 problerm.D. They stopped quarrelling after they had children.51. The purpose {or 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 her 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 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 vacation.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 Date with Ashley Judd." When you rise, immediately write down as many images, feelings and impressions as you can.Connect the dots. To better interpret your dreams, try to make connections 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 patterns over several dreams that might help explain an individual dream.Change the outcome, If you have nightmares happening again and again that make it difficult to sleep, try to change the endings. Once you wake up from a bad dream, imagine a change in the action to create a 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 5)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. Finance.B. Sports.C. Health.D. Politics.Ⅴ. 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. Secretary: Why don't you (58) and I'll have him get back to you as soon as possible.Wang: Sure. It's 965-4778Secretary: OK. I'll (59) he gets the message.Wang: Thank you.Secretary: (60) . Goodbye.Wang: Goodbye.Ⅵ. Writing(25 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)。
PETS4真题07年9月
Section I Listening Comprehension( 30 minutes)Directions.This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are THREE parts in this section, Part A , Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections：For Questions l--5, you will hear a report on a survey recently done in Britain. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25Directions:For Questions 6--10, you will hear an interview with Rosemary, a self-employed dog trainer in Hong Kong. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and the questionsDirections:You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A ,B , C or D . After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece once only.Questions 11--13 are based on the following talk about prodigies, kids with unusual natural abilities. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11--13.11. What was John Stuart Mill?[ A ] A historian. [ B ] A composer.[ C ] A philosopher. [ D ] A mathematician.12. What has been found about children of unusual talent?[ A ] Many of them are from middle-class families.[ B ] There are more girls than boys among them.[ C ] They are mostly born by natural childbirth.[ D ] Their parents are usually ambitious and humorous.13. What can be inferred from the talk?[ A ] Material wealth goes hand in hand with mental emptiness.[ B ] Environment plays a decisive role in the development of prodigies.[ C ] Success has not always brought happiness to prodigies.[ D ] Public praise will help prodigies to find the value of their lives.Questions 14----16 are based on the interview with British singer and songwriter Beth Orton. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14--16.14. When did Beth Orton begin singing?[ A ] After she met William.[B ] Before she went to acting classes.[C ] After she dropped out of school.[D ] Before she joined a traveling group.15. When is the best time of a woman' s life, as Beth Orton was told?[ A ] In her 60s. [ B ] In her 40s.[C ] In her 30s. [ D ] In her 20s.16. What does Beth Orton want to do in the next year or so?[A ] Improve her skills in playing the drums.[B ] Learn how to play the violin.[ C ] Try some strange musical instruments.[ D ] Train herself in coordination.Questions 17--20 are based on the following discussion with Dr. Jane Richard about premarital contracting. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17--20.17. How do people see premarital contracting in general?[ A ] It is unfeasible and unnecessary.[B ] It has no effect on true love.[C ] It is only effective for someone rich and famous.[D ] It suggests distrust between the two partners.18. What does the woman think of premarital contracting?[ A ] It helps a couple know more about each other.[B ] It makes a couple' s relationship more stable.[ C ] It helps to develop genuine love in a couple.[ D ] It makes a couple feel more comfortable with each other.19. What is the divorce rate, according to the interviewer?[A] 50%. [B] 30%.[C] 20%. [D] 10%.20. What is essential in premarital contracting, according to the woman?[ A ] Financial status. [ B ] Legal documents.[ C ] Attitude to marriage. [ D ] Communication.You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.This is the end of Listening Comprehension.Section ⅡUse of English( 15 minutes)Directions.Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.Believe it or not, airlines really are trying to do better. They promised to improve customer service last year 21 pressure from a Congress which was 22 stories of nightmare flights.So why is it that flying is getting 23 for so many passengers, 24 airlines are spending billions of dollars to improve service, 25 in new equipment such as mobile check-in stations and portable phone banks so travelers can quickly 26 a flight when it is delayed or canceled? The fact is that air travel has27 been such an annoyance, and customer complaints to the Transportation Department doubled in 199928 1998.It seems Mother Nature would 29 people by bus this year. An unusual run of bad weather, 30 long walls of thunderstorms, has crippled airports lately and led to widespread delays and cancellations. After similar problems last summer, the FAA promised to work more closely with airlines 31 weather slowdowns-for example, FAA and airline representatives now gather at a single location in Herndon, Va., to 32 the best way to allocate the available airspace. But even the FAA 33 the new initiative has fallen 34 of expectations, and many passengers complain that the delays seem 35 .Part of the problem is overcrowded planes. 36 the strong economy, U.S. airlines are expected to carry a record 665 million passengers this year, up 5 percent from last year. On 37 , planes are about 76 percent full these days, also a 38 . That' s good news for the Transport Department, which are profitably loading more passengers 39 each flight, and bad news for passengers, 40 irritations build rapidly in tight quarters.21. [ A ] under [ B ] below [ C ] beneath [ D ] beyond22. [ A ] held back by [ B ] fed up with [ C ] taken in by [ D ] filled in with23. [ A ] inferior [ B ] worse [ C ] desperate [ D ] fatal24. [ A ] as if [ B ] so that [ C ] even though [ D ] now that25. [ A ] upgrading [ B ] purchasing [ C ] installing [ D ] investing26. [ A ] reclaim [ B ] reserve [ C ] recall [ D ] rebook27. [ A ] never [ B ] often [ C ] also [ D ] always28. [ A ] since [ B ] upon [ C ] over [ D ] from29. [ A ] persist [ B ] presume [ C ] prefer [ D ] permit30. [ A ] featuring [ B ] capturing [ C ] distinguishing [ D ] characterizing31. [ A ] charged with [ B ] responding to [ C ] replying to [ D ] abiding by32. [ A] draw in [B] follow up [ C ] figure out [D ] set aside33. [ A ] admits [ B ] allows [ C ] reveals [ D ] claims34. [ A ] laggi [ B ] lacking [ C ] scarce [ D ] short35. [ A ] absolute [ B ] arbitrary [ C ] plentiful [ D ] superfluous36. [ A ] According to [ B ] Except for [C] Thanks to [ D ] Based on37. [ A ] calculation [ B ] average [ C ] estimate [ D ] total38. [ A ] fantasy [ B ] monument [ C ] legend [ D ] record39. [ A ] at [ B ] for [ C ] over [ D ] on40. [ A ] since [ B ] although [ C ] unless [ D ] ifSection ⅢReading Comprehension( 60 minutes)Part ADirections.Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1The future of space exploration depends on many things. It depends on how technology evolves, how political forces shape competition and partnerships between nations, and how important the public feels space exploration is. The near future will see the continuation of human space flight in Earth' s orbit and unpiloted space flight within the solar system. Piloted space flight to other planets, or even back to the moon, still seems far away. Any flight to other solar systems is even more distant, but a huge advance in space technology could drive space exploration into realms currently explored only by science fiction.The 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey depicted commercial shuttles flying to and from a giant wheel-shaped space station in orbit around Earth, bases on the moon, and a piloted mission to Jupiter. The real space activities of 2001 will not match this cinematic vision, but the 21 st century will see a continuation of efforts to transform humanity into a spacefaring species.Perhaps the most difficult problem space planners face is how to finance a vigorous program of piloted space exploration, in Earth' s orbit and beyond. In 1998 no single government or international enterprise had plans to send people back to the moon, much less to Mars. Such missions are unlikely to happen until the perceived value exceeds their cost.One belief shared by a number of space exploration experts is that future lunar and Martian expeditions should be aimed at creating permanent settlements. The residents of such outposts would have to "live off the land," obtaining such necessities as oxygen and water from the harsh environment. On the moon, pioneers could obtain oxygen by heating lunar soil. In 1998 the Lunar Prospector discovered evidence of significant deposits of ice, a valuable resource for settlers, mixed with soil at the lunar poles. On Mars, oxygen could be extracted from the atmosphere and water could come from buried deposits of ice.The future of piloted lunar and planetary exploration remains largely unknown. Most space exploration scientists believe that people will be on the moon and Mars by the middle of the 21st century, but how they get there, and the nature of their visits, is a subject of continuing debate. Clearly, key advances will need to be made in lowering the cost of getting people off Earth, the first step in any human voyage to other worlds.41. A flight to other solar systems will be made more possible by[ A ] technological breakthroughs.[ B ] international co-operation.[ C ] market competition.[ D ] public pressure.42. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that human society will become increasingly[ A ] worried about life on other planets.[ B ] dependent on space tourism.[ C ] accustomed to long-distance flights.[ D ] associated with space exploration.43. According to this text, piloted space missions will need to be[ A ] more exciting than earlier film versions.[B ] supported by international organizations.[C ] more cost-effective than they appear to be at present.[ D ] financed by individual governments.44. It is predicted that people who will live on other planets would have to[ A ] appreciate the harsh conditions they encounter there.[ B ] depend on the natural resources available there.[ C ] take most daily necessities along with them.[ D ] engage in scientific research.45. It is difficult to send people to other planets because of[ A ] lack of capacity of space exploration vehicles.[ B ] the financial expenditure involved in space travel.[ C ] controversial nature of space travel.[ D ] the uncertain future of space exploration.Text 2Empowering workers constitutes the first step toward a stronger economy and stronger citizenry. It is a vital step toward overcoming inequality in American society. During the 1980s, the need for better wages for all workers increased as women, traditionally secondary earners, assumed greater responsibility for their own and their children' s well-being. Yet the ability to raise families to a decent living standard through wage work decreased; real wages fell for most workers. And the Federal Government enacted no new policies to facilitate the integration of work and family, as working women and working families suffered a loss in political power as well.Black or Hispanic women are four times as likely to be low-wage workers as are white men with comparable skills and experience. White women are more than three times as likely as white men to be low-wage workers, and black or Hispanic men more than one-and-a-half times as likely.More than half of all low-wage workers are the only wage workers in their families, or live alone.Employment no longer provides an escape from poverty. More than eight million working adults are poor; two million of them work full-time, year-round. More than seven million poor children have at least one working parent. When that one working parent is a low-wage worker, the children have no better chance of escaping from poverty than if the parent were not working at all; more than two-fifths of such children are poor.Even if generous income assistance were available, the wages employers pay would be held to a minimum. In addition, policies such as tax credits for working parents do nothing to increase the political power of working women and men.Our research shows that unionization is among the most effective strategies for raising pay, especially for women and minority men. Being a union member, or being covered by a collective bargaining agreement, raised 1984 wages by $ 1.79 per hour for Hispanic men, $ 1.32 for black men, $ 1.26 for Hispanic women, $ 1.01 for black women, $ 0.68 for white women, and $ 0.41 for white men, when all other factors, such as occupation, industry, firm size, education and experience were held constant. In percentage terms, the union increase was more than 15 percent for blacks and Hispanics, 11 percent for white women, and 4 percent for white men.46. During the 1980s, women started to play a more important role in[ A ] demanding political fights. [ B ] improving social welfare.[ C ] supporting the family [ D ] earning better wages.47. According to Paragraph 2, who are most likely to be poor?[ A ] Women of color. [ B ] White women.[ C ] Men of color. [ D ] White men.48. According to Paragraph 3, having a job[ A ] means earning a low wage.[ B ] has never provided a way out of poverty.[ C ] does not mean that the children will become rich.[ D ] may not be a guarantee for a poor family to become better off.49. The term "unionization" ( Line 1, Paragraph 5) refers to[ A ] mobilizing all workers to seize power.[ B ] gathering workers into an organized group.[ C ] working out strategies to raise workers' pay.[ D ] changing wage policies for women and minority men.50. What is the theme of the text?[ A ] The causes of low-wage problems.[ B ] The inequality of workers' pay.[ C ] The improvement of the rates of pay.[ D ] The economy and the rates of pay.Text 3Du Bois was a sociological and educational pioneer who challenged the established system of education that tended to restrict rather than to advance the progress of black Americans. He challenged what is called the "Tuskegee machine" of Booker T. Washington, the leading educational spokesperson of the blacks in the U. S..A sociologist and historian, Du Bois called for a more determined and activist leadership than Washington provided.Unlike Washington, whose roots were is southern black agriculture, Du Bois' s career spanned both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. He was a native of Massachusetts, received his undergraduate education from Fisk University in Nashville, did his graduate study at Harvard University, and directed the Atlanta University Studies of Black American Life in the South. Du Bois approached the problem of racial relations in the United States from two dimensions: as a scholarly researcher and as an activist for civil fights. Among his works was the famous empirical sociological study, The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study, in which he examined that city' s black population and made recommendations for the school system. Du Bois' s Philadelphia study was the pioneer work on urban blacks in America.Du Bois had a long and active career as a leader in the civil fights movement. He helped to organize the Niagara Movement in 1905, which led to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), established in 1909. From 1910 until 1934, Du Bois edited The Crisis, the major journal of the NAACP. In terms of its educational policy, the NAACP position was that all American children and youth should have genuine equality of educational opportunity. This policy, which Du Bois helped to formulate, stressed the following themes: (1) public schooling should be free and compulsory for all American children; (2) secondary schooling should be provided for all youth; (3) higher education should not be monopolized by any special class or race.As a leader in education, Du Bois challenged not only the tradition of racial segregation in the schools but also the accommodationist ideology of Booker T. Washington. The major difference between the two men was that Washington sought change that was evolutionary in nature and did not upset the social order, whereas Du Bois demanded immediate change. Du Bois believed in educated leadership for blacks, and he developed a concept referred to as the "talented tenth," according to which 10 percent of the black population would receivea traditional college education in preparation for leadership.51. Compared with B. T. Washington, Du Bois' s political stand was[ A ] less popular. [ B ] more radical.[ C ] less aggressive. [ D ] more conservative.52. According to the text, Du Bois worked as all of the following EXCEPT[ A ] an editor. [ B ] an educator.[ C ] a scholar. [ D ] an official.53. It is Du Bois' s belief that[ A ] the blacks have a priority in terms of education.[ B ] higher education should be free for all races.[ C ] everyone has an equal fight to education.[ D ] development in education should be gradual.54. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?[ A ] Washington would not appreciate the idea of overthrowing social order.[ B ] Racial separation is an outcome of accommodationist ideology.[ C ] Washington would not support determined activist leadership.[ D ] The Philadelphia Negro is a book on blacks in American South.55. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that[ A ] many blacks are prepared for leadership.[ B ] Du Bois was in favor of "elite education" for blacks.[ C ] Washington and Du Bois had never been friends.[ D ] only the top 10 percent are worth educating.Text 4Our analysis therefore suggests that the real problem facing the black community lies in the educational obstacles prior to the Ph. D. programs rather than in the pour-in of foreign students. Equally, our analysis suggests that we ought to treat foreign students as an important source of brain gain for us and that we ought to facilitate, rather than hinder, their arrival and their entry into our work force. How could this be done?There is a long-standing provision in our immigration laws under which those who bring in a certain amount of financial capital ( which will "create jobs" ) are allowed to immigrate: A foreigner who invests one million dollars in a commercial enterprise established in a high-unemployment area, which creates jobs for at least ten Americans, is automatically given immigrant status (i. e. a green card). We suggest extending the idea from financial to human capital.Currently, graduate students who wish to stay on in the United States after their Ph.D. s must be sponsored by their employers, a process that imposes substantial hardship both on the students and on smaller employers.The standard procedure is in two stages. First, the U. S. Department of Labor must, on the basis of a U. S. employer' s sponsorship, certify that "no American can do this job. " Then, the would-be immigrant must apply for immigrant status at the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). If all goes fight, the entire process takes about two years (considerably more for citizens of certain countries). But things may not go fight: there could be problems at either stage. Thus, the employer or the "alien" must hire an immigration lawyer. The current process, then, is costly both to the would-be immigrant and to the employer ( and hence, it unfairly penalizes smaller firmsthat cannot afford this expensive process and so cannot recruit this foreign talent).The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1990 introduced an alternative route for professors and researchers to secure immigrant status. Essentially, it eliminates the average processing time to about one year, it does not eliminate any of the uncertainty or the need for expensive legal counsel.We budget that automatic green cards be given to all those who obtain a Ph. D. in the science and engineering programs at our universities. In adopting such a "guaranteed green card" proposal, we would be recognizing the important contribution that these students make to our leading position in science by giving equal weight to human capital and financial capital.56. Prior to this text, the author has most probably made an analysis of[ A ] brain gain in the United States.[ B ] the cause of problems of the black people.[ C ] the U. S educational programs for blacks.[ D ] the procedure of foreign students' immigration.57. Which of the following statements will the author most probably agree with?[ A ] Foreign students are a new source of financial capital.[ B ] Ph. D. graduates should automatically be given green cards.[ C ] Foreign Ph.D. graduates may function as a kind of capital.[D ] Foreign investors ought to immigrate to high unemployment areas.58. A foreign graduate student who applies for immigrant status must have[ A ] a U. S. employer' s sponsorship.[ B ] financial capital to create ten jobs.[ C ] a job in an American company.[ D ] the help of an immigration lawyer.59. Smaller enterprises have difficulty using foreign talent because of[ A ] the costly recruiting process.[ B ] the expensive legal counsel.[ C ] the competition from big companies.[ D ] the inability to provide sponsorship.60. The author’s proposal differs from the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1990 in[A ] the kind of green card.[ B ] the amount of investment capital.[ C ] the budget for the whole process.[ D ] the certainty of issuing green cards.Part BDirections.Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Write your translation clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2.The cost of staging the year 2000 Olympics in Sydney is estimated to be a staggering $ 960 million, but 61 )the city is preparing to reap the financial benefits that come from holding such an international event by equaling the commercial success of Los Angeles, the only city yet to have made a demonstrable profit from the Games in 1984. At precisely 4:20 a.m. on Friday the 24th of September 1993, it was announced that Sydney had beaten five other competing cities around the world, and Australians everYwhere, not only Sydneysiders, were justifiably proud of the result. 62) But, if Sydney had lost the bid, would the taxpayers of New South Wales and of Australia have approved of governments spending millions of dollars in a failed and costly exercise?There may have been some consolation in the fact that the bid came in $ l million below the revised budget and $ 5 million below the original budget of $ 29 million formulated in mid-1991. However, the final cost was the considerable sum of $ 24 million, the bulk of which was paid for by corporate and community contributions, merchandising, licensing, and the proceeds of lotteries, with the NSW Government, which had originally been willing to spend up to $ 10 million, contributing some $ 2 million. 63)The Federal Government' s grant of $ 5 million meant, in effect, that the Sydney bid was financed by every Australian taxpayer.Prior to the announcement of the winning city, there was considerable debate about the wisdom of taking financial risks of this kind at a time of economic recession. 64 )Others argued that 70% of the facilities were already in place, and all were on government-owned land, removing some potential areas of conflict which troubled previous Olympic bidders. The former NSW Premier, Mr. Nick Greiner, went on record as saying that the advantage of having the Games... "is not that you are going to have $ 7.4 billion in extra gross domestic product over the next 14 years. " 65) I think the real point is the psychological change, the gaining of confidence, apart from the other more obvious reasons, such as the building of sporting facilities, tourism, and things of that nature.Section IV Writing (35 minutes) Directions.66. Read the following statement and write an essay on it. In your essay, you should1) state your opinion, and2) support it with examples."The man who reads well is the man who thinks well, who has a background for opinion and a stand for judgment. "You should write 160--200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.。
2007年09月公共英语二级真题
[真题] 2007年09月公共英语二级真题听力理解对话一听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的[A]、[B]、[C]三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
第1题：What does the man mean?A.He doesn't have a ticket.B.He doesn't like volleyball.C.He is not invited to the game.参考答案：B 您的答案：答案解析：第2题：What time is it now?A.7:50.B.8:10.C.8:30.参考答案：A 您的答案：答案解析：第3题：Why didn't the woman answer the phone?A.She was too tired to answer it.B.She worked late at the office.C.The phone was out of order.参考答案：BC 您的答案：答案解析：第4题：What will the woman do tomorrow?A.Get an important job.B.See someone for a job.C.Attend a meeting.参考答案：B 您的答案：答案解析：对话二听下面每段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的[A]、[B]、[C]三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒种；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
[听力原文]6-8M: Hi, honey. Do you need any help with your luggage?W: No, thanks, dad. I just brought one carry-on in my backpack.M: Great. I wish your mother would take some packing lessons from you. OK, let's go home.W: Hm...It's cold here.M: Yes, the weatherman says that it might snow tonight. What temperature was it when you took off from California this morning? W: Sixty degrees and sunny.M: Don't you people miss the seasons?W: Not really. It's nice to go outside everyday. And always have nice sun- ny weather.第6题：Where are the speakers?A.At the airport.B.At home.C.In school.参考答案：A 您的答案：答案解析：第7题：What does the woman say about the weather in California?A.It's quite cold.B.It's sunny and warm.C.It's very changeable.参考答案：B 您的答案：答案解析：第8题：What do we know about the woman's mother?A.She is good at packing.B.She likes to live in California.C.She travels with too much luggage.参考答案：C 您的答案：答案解析：[听力原文]9-11M: Maria, I know you've arrived here only recently. Can you tell me if there is anything that has surprised you about British people?W: People here are more serious than that in Spain. Spanish people are lazy but fun to be with. Also, before I came to England, people told me that the English are very polite. It is known internationally. But I don't think it is true. Using words like please, thank you, sorry, and excuse me is one thing, but real politeness is more than that, I think.第9题：Where does the woman probably come form?A.England.B.Poland.C.Spain.参考答案：C 您的答案：答案解析：第10题：What does the woman think of the Spanish people?A.Not polite.B.More serious.C.Not hardworking.参考答案：C 您的答案：答案解析：第11题：What has surprised the woman about British people?A.They are not so polite as she thought.B.They don't treat others as true friends.C.They don't use many polite words as expected.[答案]A参考答案：您的答案：答案解析：[听力原文]12-14W: The day I turned thirty, I turned on the computer. I went into the over- thirty room for a joke. And he was there. And we started chatting. M: About what?W: Books, music, how much we both love New York. Nothing really meaningful. Yet a good way to pass time.M: How come?W: We don't talk about anything personal. We made a rule about that.I don' t know his name, what he does, or exactly where he lives. So it will be really easy to stop seeing him, because I'm not.第12题：Who did the woman talk online with?A.Her boyfriend.B.A stranger.C.A co-worker.参考答案：B 您的答案：答案解析：第13题：What does the woman think about knowing people online?A.It's easy to talk about personal matters.B.It's a good way to pass time.C.It's quick to get information.[答案]B参考答案：您的答案：答案解析：第14题：What did the woman share with others on the computer?A.Things to see in New York.B.Personal information.C.Likes and dislikes.参考答案：C 您的答案：答案解析：[听力原文]15-17W: John, you know a lot about the history of flying. And the Wright broth- ers are known as the first men to fly an airplane. Can you tell us what their purposes were in the beginning?M: I think in the beginning they were looking for a chance to be famous.I don't think they were sure about what they were able to achieve. W: Could either of them have done it alone?M: Neither brother could have flown alone. It was the work of two minds. Two minds that came together at some point and became one. That's what happened.W: What did the people in the neighborhood think of the Wright brothers? M: Most people were interested in the Wright brothers. But I think some of them were worried. You see, here are two men flying kites in the mid- dle of the day when they should be working. The men, I think, were curious about what was going on there. The children were excited to see these two men flying kites just like they were children. But I think the women were afraid.第15题：What were the Wright brothers trying to do in the first place?A.They wanted to attract public attention.B.They tried to become skillful at flying.C.They wanted to test their kites.参考答案：A 您的答案：答案解析：第16题：What did some people think the Wright brothers were doing?A.They were playing with kites.B.They were doing something dangerous.C.They were doing scientific experiments.参考答案：A 您的答案：答案解析：第17题：Who felt curious about the Wright brothers?A.Children.B.Women.C.Men.参考答案：C 您的答案：答案解析：[听力原文]18-20I grew up in Scotland. And that was where I first became interested in mu- sic. I've never been outside the country before I joined a rock group. Scot- land has no music industry as such. Everything in terms of the industry goes through London, which makes it quite difficult for Scottish artists to really attract any national attention in the United Kingdom. I think Scottish artists work just by themselves a lot of the time. Edinburgh is a very artistic city. It's sort of known as the artistic center of Scotland and also has quite any effect on the UK scene because it has an arts exhibition every summer and a film week every year. There are a lot of chances at that time for us to attract a huge following. There have always been a lot of popular music groups. The Scots are very friendly and really love to get together. Playing in the bars and cafes is a very common way of reaching the fans. They all sing a- long. There are a lot of great things coming out of Scotland now which is very exciting. It goes in waves. It's becoming quite common for the record companies to come north. And at the moment, I think Scotland is enjoying a sort of rebirth in a sense. With the huge success of Scottish artists over the last ten years, twenty years, they have to rethink. There's just a lot of new development and much more variety now than there was when I was fifteen. 第18题：What does the speaker mainly tell us about?A.Music in Scotland.B.Art events in the UK.C.Music industry in London.参考答案：A 您的答案：答案解析：第19题：What must singers do to become popular among the Scots?A.To attend art events in Edinburgh.B.To produce records in London.C.To perform in bars and cafes.参考答案：C 您的答案：答案解析：第20题：How does the speaker feel about the last 10 or 20 years?A.Encouraged.B.Worried.C.Unsatisfied.参考答案：A 您的答案：答案解析：英语知识运用单项填空从[A]、[B]、[C]、[D]四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2007年专升本英语考试真题及参考答案
2007年专升本英语考试真题及参考答案一、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 pare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation.Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ.第1题单选选出下面读音不同的选项（）。
A.consumeB.containC.confessD.concept【答案】D第2题单选请选出读音不同的选项。
A. magnetB.digitalC.signatureD.angry【答案】B第3题单选选出下面读音不同的选项（）。
A.thoughB.thoroughC.throughD.thought【答案】A第4题单选选出下面读音不同的选项（）。
A.explainB.extentC.exhaustedD.expand【答案】C第5题单选选出下面读音不同的选项（）。
A.neededB.trainedC.borrowedD.deserved【答案】A二、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 ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ.第6题单选Grandma told the story in a very sad ____ and we were all moved.A.tuneB.tongueC.tonD.tone【答案】D第7题单选The guide is ____ a line of tourists through the narrow passage with the help of his torch.A.concludingB.containingC.conductingD.conquering第8题单选With its expensive furniture and carefully ____ color scheme, the room looked quite luxurious.A.chooseB.choseC.chosenD.choosing【答案】C第9题单选Sorry, but we cannot go to San Diego. Our cousins ____ to see us next Sunday.eB.are comingC.have comeD.came【答案】B第10题单选Anne couldn’t fine a taxi, so I offered ____ her to the station.A.driveB.to driveC.drivingD.have driven【答案】B第11题单选Perhaps the days will come ____ people will be able to breathe clean air in cities.A.whenB.asC.whileD.sine第12题单选____ when he saw his wife’s face did Tom realize the true meaning of her remark.A.JustB.NeverC.Onlyually【答案】C第13题单选The flyover at the crossing on the 6th ring road is now ____ construction.A.underB.inC.atD.with【答案】A第14题单选Time ____, we will arrange for the tourists to visit two or three more remote spots of culture value.A.permitsB.permittingC.permittedD.to be permitted【答案】B第15题单选To my surprise, ____ turned out that Susan failed in the examination.A.thisB.whatC.itD.as【答案】C第16题单选Jenny is the only one of the grade who ____ selected to school fashion-show team.A.isB.areC.hasD.have【答案】A第17题单选If I had more time, I would ____ golf as a hobby.A.take inB.take onC.take upD.take over【答案】C第18题单选The football match was televised ____ from the Berlin Olympic Stadium.A.liveB.aliveC.livingD.lively【答案】A第19题单选The bus is late and Julie is cold. She ____ for the bus for 10 minutes.A.waitsB.waitedC.has waitedD.has been waiting【答案】D第20题单选The more fruits and vegetables you eat, ____ chance of getting cancer you have.A.littleB.lessC.the lessD.the least【答案】C三、Cloze （20 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 ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ.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.第21题单选填入（21）处的最佳答案是（）。
2007年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖北卷)英语试卷
2007年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖北卷）英语试卷本试卷共16页，全卷满分150分，考试用120分钟。
注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题在每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；完成句子和书面表达题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上相对应的区域内，答在试题卷上无效。
3．考试结束，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读了一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A．$19.15.B．$9.15C．$9.18答案是B．1．Why does the woman want to go to America?A．To take language courses.B．To attend a conference.C．To visit some friends.2．What do know about Peter Smith?A．He is having lunch a home.B．He is out at the moment.C．He is talking with Mary;3．What is said about the woman?A．She spends more than she earns.B．She saves a lot each month.C．She has a tight budget.4．What do we know about the speakers?A．They are know traveling in Mexico.B．They have been to a festival in Mexico.C．They painted some pictures in Mexico.5．What is the woman doing?A．Helping children with AIDS.B．Raising money for African children.C．Collecting information on African children.第二节（共15小题；每小题4.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2007年9月全国英语二级考试真题及答案详解
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2007年高考英语试题及参考答案(湖北卷)
2007年高考英语试题及参考答案（湖北卷）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读了一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
A.To take language courses.B.To atrend a conference.C.To visit some friends.2.What do know about Peter Smith?A.He is hoving lunch a home.B.He is out at the moment.C.He is talking with Mary;3.What is said about the woman?A.She spends more than rheearns.B.she spends more than rheearns.C.She has a lght bidgt4.What do we know about the speakers?A.They are know traveling in Mexico.B.They have been to a festivalin Mexico.C.They painted some pictures in Mexico.5.What is the woman doing?A.Helping children with AIDS.B.Raising money for African children.C.Collecting information on African children.第二节（共15小题；每小题4.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
湖北专升本英语历年考试作文题目及答案
湖北专升本英语历年考试作文题目及答案全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1I'm sorry, but I cannot provide you with the actual essay prompts and answers for the Hubei Adult College Entrance Examination in English. However, I can provide you with some tips on how to prepare for the essay section of the exam.1. Practice writing essays in English: The best way to improve your writing skills is to practice writing essays on various topics in English. You can start by writing about your hobbies, interests, or personal experiences.2. Expand your vocabulary: It is important to have a good command of vocabulary to express your ideas effectively in an essay. Try to learn new words and phrases regularly and use them in your writing.3. Study grammar and sentence structure: Make sure to review English grammar rules and practice constructingwell-organized sentences and paragraphs. This will help you write clear and coherent essays.4. Read sample essays: Reading model essays can help you understand the structure and format of a good essay. Analyze the style and language used in these essays to improve your own writing.5. Seek feedback: Ask your English teacher or a native English speaker to review your essays and provide feedback. This can help you identify areas for improvement and make necessary revisions.By following these tips and practicing regularly, you will be better prepared to tackle the essay section of the Hubei Adult College Entrance Examination. Good luck!篇2Hello everyone! Today I'm going to share with you some past essay questions and answers from the Hubei University Online Degree English exam.Question 1: Describe your favorite hobby and explain why you enjoy it.Answer: My favorite hobby is painting. I love to express my creativity through colors and shapes on a canvas. Painting relaxes me and allows me to escape from the stress of daily life. Ienjoy the process of mixing different colors and seeing how they come together to create a beautiful picture. Painting also allows me to express my emotions and thoughts in a visual way. Overall, painting is a great way for me to unwind and express myself.Question 2: What qualities do you think are important for a good friend?Answer: I believe that honesty, loyalty, and a good sense of humor are important qualities for a good friend. A good friend should always be honest with you, even if it means telling you something you may not want to hear. Loyalty is also important because a good friend should always have your back and support you through thick and thin. Lastly, a good sense of humor is key because laughter is the best medicine and a good friend should be able to make you smile even in tough times.Question 3: Describe a memorable event from your childhood and explain why it was significant to you.Answer: One memorable event from my childhood was when I won first place in a school spelling bee. I had practiced for weeks leading up to the competition and was nervous but excited to participate. When I finally spelled the winning word correctly, I felt a sense of accomplishment and pride. This event was significant to me because it taught me the importance ofhard work and dedication. It also boosted my confidence and showed me that I could achieve my goals with perseverance and determination.I hope you enjoyed reading my essay answers to these past Hubei University Online Degree English exam questions. Remember to practice your writing skills and always strive to improve your English proficiency. Good luck with your studies!篇3Oh! My gosh! You want me to write a long essay in English about the previous Hubei adult higher education entrance exam questions and answers? No problem!First, let me tell you what the Hubei adult higher education entrance exam is all about. It's a test that adults can take to further their education and get a higher degree. Cool, right?Now, let's talk about the English essay questions and answers from previous exams. One question might be something like "What is your favorite hobby and why?" I would answer that my favorite hobby is playing video games because it's super fun and I can relax while playing. Another question could be "Describe a memorable experience from your childhood." Iwould talk about the time I went on a family vacation to the beach and built sandcastles all day.I think these questions are not too hard, but it's important to give detailed answers and use good grammar and vocabulary. So, when you're writing your essay, make sure to use proper English and show off your skills!In the end, the Hubei adult higher education entrance exam is a great opportunity for adults to continue their education and improve their future. So, do your best on the test and good luck!I am sure you will do great!篇4Title: Hubei College Entrance Exam English Essay Questions and AnswersHi guys! Today I'm going to share some of the history essay questions and answers from the Hubei College Entrance Exam with you. Are you ready? Let's get started!Question 1: Describe a person who has influenced you the most. Why do you admire this person?Answer: The person who has influenced me the most is my mom. She is always there for me, supporting me in everything Ido. I admire her because she is hardworking, caring, and always puts others before herself. She is my role model and I strive to be like her every day.Question 2: What is your favorite book and why?Answer: My favorite book is Harry Potter. I love the magical world that J.K. Rowling has created, and the characters are so relatable and interesting. The themes of friendship, bravery, and overcoming obstacles are inspiring to me.Question 3: Describe a memorable holiday or vacation you have had.Answer: One of the most memorable holidays I've had was when my family went to Disneyland. I had so much fun going on all the rides, meeting the characters, and watching the parade. It was a magical experience that I will never forget.Question 4: What is your dream job and why?Answer: My dream job is to be a teacher. I love working with kids and helping them learn new things. I want to inspire and motivate my students to reach their full potential. It would be so rewarding to see them grow and succeed.So, that's it for the Hubei College Entrance Exam English essay questions and answers. I hope you found them helpful andinteresting. Keep practicing your writing skills, and you'll do great on the exam! Good luck!篇5Title: My Experience with the Hubei Adult College Entrance ExaminationHey guys, today I want to tell you about my experience with the Hubei Adult College Entrance Examination. It was a really tough test but I managed to do my best!First, let me tell you about the English writing part. They asked me to write an essay about my favorite season. I chose summer because I love playing in the sun and swimming in the pool. I wrote about all the fun things I do during the summer and why it is my favorite season. It was really fun to write!Next, let's talk about the reading comprehension section. There were a lot of passages to read and questions to answer. I had to pay really close attention to the details in the text to get the right answers. It was a bit tricky but I think I did well.After that, there was the listening section. They played some recordings of people speaking in English and I had to answer questions about what they said. Some of the recordings werereally fast, so I had to concentrate really hard. But I think I got most of the answers right!Overall, I think I did pretty well on the exam. I studied really hard and I think it paid off. I hope I did well enough to get into the college I want to go to. Wish me luck, guys!That's all for today. I hope you enjoyed hearing about my experience with the Hubei Adult College Entrance Examination. Thanks for listening!篇6Hello everybody! Today, I want to share with you some questions and answers from the Hubei Special Undergraduate English exam. Are you guys ready? Let's get started!Question 1:Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to visit your hometown. You should include the following information:1. Introduction about your hometown2. Activities you can do together3. Date and time for the visitAnswer:Hey buddy!I hope you're doing well. I wanted to invite you to visit my hometown, which is a small but charming place in Hubei. You'll love the peaceful atmosphere and the delicious local cuisine. We can go hiking in the mountains, visit the ancient temples, and even try some traditional Chinese tea. How about coming next weekend, on Saturday morning? I can't wait to show you around!Question 2:Describe your favorite hobby and explain why you enjoy it. Use specific examples to support your answer.Answer:My favorite hobby is painting because it allows me to express myself and relax at the same time. When I paint, I feel like I'm in my own little world, where I can create anything I want.I love mixing colors and bringing my imagination to life on the canvas. One of my favorite paintings is a sunset over the ocean, with vibrant hues of orange and pink blending together. It always puts me in a good mood and helps me forget about any stress or worries.So, what do you think of these questions and answers? Do you feel more confident about the Hubei Special UndergraduateEnglish exam now? I hope these examples have inspired you to express yourself in English and do your best in the exam. Good luck, everyone!篇7Hi, everyone! Today I want to share some of the past essay questions and answers from the Hubei Adult College Entrance Examination in English. Are you ready? Let's go!Question 1: What are the benefits of learning a foreign language?Answer: Learning a foreign language has many benefits. It can help us communicate with people from different countries and cultures. It also improves our cognitive skills, such as problem-solving and multitasking. Additionally, it opens up more opportunities for travel, work, and personal development. Overall, learning a foreign language can broaden our horizons and enrich our lives in many ways.Question 2: Describe your favorite holiday and why you enjoy it.Answer: My favorite holiday is Christmas because I love spending time with my family and friends, exchanging gifts, andenjoying delicious food. I also enjoy the festive decorations, music, and traditions that come with Christmas. It's a time of love, joy, and giving, which always fills my heart with happiness. Overall, Christmas is a special time for me to relax, have fun, and create lasting memories with the people I care about.Question 3: How can we protect the environment in our daily lives?Answer: We can protect the environment in our daily lives by reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. For example, we can avoid using single-use plastics, such as straws and bags, and opt for eco-friendly alternatives. We can also conserve water and energy by taking shorter showers, turning off lights when not in use, and using public transportation or biking instead of driving. Additionally, we can support sustainable practices, such as buying locally-produced goods and planting trees. By making small changes in our daily habits, we can all do our part to protect the environment and create a healthier planet for future generations.I hope you found these essay questions and answers helpful. Remember to practice writing and expressing your ideas clearly in English. Good luck with your studies and exams!篇8Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about the Hubei adult college entrance exam for English. Now, let's take a look at some previous exam questions and answers.Question 1: Describe your favorite season and explain why you like it.Answer: My favorite season is spring because the weather is warm, the flowers bloom, and everything is so colorful and beautiful. I love to go outside and enjoy the fresh air during this time of year.Question 2: If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go and why?Answer: If I could visit any country in the world, I would choose Japan because I want to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom. I also want to try authentic Japanese food like sushi and ramen.Question 3: What are the benefits of learning a second language?Answer: Learning a second language has many benefits. It can improve your memory, communication skills, and even helpyou get better job opportunities in the future. Plus, it's fun to be able to speak another language fluently.Question 4: Describe a memorable experience you had while traveling.Answer: One memorable experience I had while traveling was when I went to the beach with my family. We built sandcastles, swam in the ocean, and watched the sunset together. It was such a fun and relaxing day.I hope these examples have given you an idea of what to expect in the Hubei adult college entrance exam for English. Remember to practice your writing skills and vocabulary before the exam. Good luck, everyone!篇9Hiya guys! Today I'm gonna talk about the previous exams for adult learners in Hubei province, yep, it's the Special Examination for Adult Higher Education! Let's dive in and see what kind of questions they ask and how to answer 'em.Question 1:Describe your favorite childhood memory and explain why it is so special to you.Answer:One of my favorite childhood memories is when my family went on a trip to the beach. We played in the sand, splashed in the water, and built a huge sandcastle together. It was so much fun because we were all laughing and having a great time. I also remember the beautiful sunset we watched together, it was magical. This memory is special to me because it reminds me of the happiness and togetherness we shared as a family.Question 2:Discuss the importance of education in today's society and how it can benefit individuals and communities.Answer:Education is super important in today's society because it helps individuals to learn new things, develop skills, and improve their knowledge. With education, people can have better opportunities for jobs and a higher quality of life. It also benefits communities because educated individuals can contribute to society in positive ways, such as helping to solve problems and improving the economy. Overall, education plays a key role in the success and well-being of both individuals and communities.Question 3:Explain the impact of technology on our daily lives and how it has changed the way we communicate and interact with others.Answer:Technology has totally changed the way we live and communicate with others. We use smartphones, social media, and the internet to connect with people all over the world. It has made communication faster and easier, but sometimes it can also make us feel more isolated and disconnected from the real world. On the flip side, technology has also brought us closer together in many ways, allowing us to share ideas, information, and experiences with others. Overall, technology has had a huge impact on our daily lives and continues to shape the way we interact with others.So there you have it, some examples of previous exam questions and how to answer 'em. Remember to study hard, stay positive, and always do your best on the exam! Good luck, guys!篇10Hello everyone! Today, I'm going to tell you about the past essay questions and answers of the Hubei adult higher education English exam.Question 1: What did you do last weekend?Answer: Last weekend, I went to the park with my family. We played on the swings and had a picnic. It was so much fun!Question 2: Describe your favorite movie and why you like it.Answer: My favorite movie is "Frozen" because it has wonderful songs and the characters are really cool. I watch it over and over again!Question 3: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?Answer: If I could have any superpower, I would choose to fly like a superhero. I would love to soar through the sky and see the world from above.Question 4: Write about a time when you helped someone in need.Answer: One time, my friend fell down and hurt her knee. I helped her get up and brought her to the nurse's office. She felt better after I helped her.Question 5: Describe your dream job and why you want to do it.Answer: My dream job is to be a teacher because I love helping others learn new things. I want to inspire my students to reach their full potential.I hope these essay questions and answers help you prepare for the Hubei adult higher education English exam. Good luck!。
2007年高职英语试题
2007年湖北省普通高等学校招收中等职业学校毕业生统一考试英语试题Ⅰ、选择题（本大题共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）从每题所给的四个选项中，选出一个可以填入题中空白处的最佳选项。
未选、错选或多选均不得分。
1．Usually,show more interest in daily life in their works..A.woman writersB.women writers.C.woman writer .D.women writer.2． you are fee,why not go skating with us?A.SinceB.ForC. As .D. Because3．Please pass me a pen to writeA.inB.byC.with .D.不填4．“ do you think of my new car?”A.WhyB.WhichC.How .D.What5．There are custom tailors and dressmakers in the U S than in European countries.A.far fewerB.so fewerC.very fewer.D.too fewer6．A fireman discovered the of the fire.A.truthB.reasonC.cause.D.fact7．That young man has made so much nosie he should not have been allowed to attend the concert.A.asB.thatC.thus.D.then8．“Would you like some more bread ?”“No,thanks.”A.I don’t want toB.I can’teatC.I am not hungryD.I’m full9．You may write to me or come to see me way will do.A.AllB.EitherC.One.D.Both10．That was the first time he in English.A.traveledB.has traveledC.would travel.D.had traveled11．Whenever I met him ,which was fairly frequent , I liked his sweet and hopeful smile.A.不填B.ThatC.which.D.what12．I don’t know what illness he suffered from,but I do remember he mentioned in hospital last year.A.to have beenB.to beC.having been.D.being13．Entering the room ,he found his father at the desk and something.A.seat writeB.seated wroteC.seated writing.D. seating writing14． they will send us an invitation is not yet known,but we hope they will.A.IfB.ThatC.Which .D.Whether15．“How about the book you are reading?”“Good,indeed.It many problems we have come across in our study.”A.saysB.tallksC.covers.D.refers16．More than one teacher has told him it is important that he learn English well if he to go abroad.A.well wantB.wantsC.would want.D.shall want17．How can you her offer? I’m afraid she will feel hurt.A.turn outB.turn upC.turn down.D.turn away18．This new coat cost me the last one I bought two years ago.A.three timesB.three times as much asC.three times as much .D.three times much as19． by the look on her face,she didn’t catch what I meant.A.JudgingB. JudgedC. Judge.D.To judge20．Where there is a ,there is a way.A.heatB.headC.well.D.willⅡ、完形填空（本大题共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21～40各小题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，使短文的意思通顺、前后连贯。
湖北专升本(英语)-试卷9
湖北专升本（英语）-试卷9(总分：202.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 Vocabulary and Structure(总题数：40，分数：80.00)1.Water is ( ) short in many big cities.（分数：2.00）A.running √B.flowingC.becomingD.moving解析：2.Excuse me for ( ) you with such a small matter（分数：2.00）A.troubling √B.takingC.interruptingD.making解析：3.This morning our water supply was ( ) because of the cold weather.（分数：2.00）A.let downB.cut off √C.taken upD.brought away解析：4.The market was filled with salted fish, ( ) the worst smell that you can imagine. （分数：2.00）A.sending offB.giving upC.sending downD.giving off √解析：5.It was because the applicant was too proud ( ) he failed in the interview.（分数：2.00）A.thereforeB.that √C.so thatD.so解析：6.Tom used to live in California, ( )?（分数：2.00）ed heB.did heC.was heD.didn't he √解析：7.So far there is no proof ( ) people from other planets do exist.（分数：2.00）A.whichB.howC.whatD.that √解析：8.Never before ( ) so highly successful in changing his surroundings.（分数：2.00）A.man has beenB.man isC.has man been √D.is man解析：9.( ) from the helicopter, the city looks very beautiful.（分数：2.00）A.SeeingB.Having seenC.Seen √D.To see解析：10.The newspapers reported yesterday several ( ) on the boundaries of these two countries. （分数：2.00）A.incidents √B.happeningsC.eventsD.accidents解析：11.Some of the students in his class seem ( ) to do their assignments.（分数：2.00）A.boringB.interestingC.tiringD.unwilling √解析：12.Let's work hard to find ( ) to the problem.（分数：2.00）A.an answerB.a wayC.a methodD.a solution √解析：13.They have developed techniques which are ( ) to those used in most factories.（分数：2.00）A.simplerB.betterC.superior √D.greater解析：14.At the beginning of this term, our English teacher ( ) a list of books for us to read. （分数：2.00）B.made out √C.handed inD.passed on解析：15.I 'm sorry I have ( ) Dictionary. You'd better go to the library.（分数：2.00）A.not suchB.not such aC.not a suchD.no such a √解析：16.If Mary had not been badly hurt in a car accident, she ( )in last month's marathon race. （分数：2.00）A.would participateB.might participateC.would have participated √D.must participate解析：17.Excuse me, but it is time to have your temperature ( ).（分数：2.00）A.takingB.takeC.taken √D.to take解析：18.Liquids are like solids ( ) they have a definite volume.（分数：2.00）A.in whichB.thatC.in that √D.which解析：19.When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he ( )go.（分数：2.00）A.couldn't helpB.cannot do butC.couldn't help but √D.just have to解析：20.I was surprised to find his article on such an ( ) topic so ( ).（分数：2.00）A.excited;boringB.exciting; boredC.exciting;boring √D.excited;bored解析：21.Tom likes ( ) foreign coins.（分数：2.00）B.assemblingC.collecting √D.accumulating解析：22.Luckily, most sheep ( ) the flood last month.（分数：2.00）A.enduredB.survived √C.opinionD.passed解析：23.They thought about the problem for a long time but came to no ( ).（分数：2.00）A.endB.resultC.opinionD.conclusion √解析：24.The real trouble ( ) their lack of confidence in their abilities.（分数：2.00）A.lies in √B.lies onC.lies aboutD.lies off解析：25.The story was so funny that everyone ( ).（分数：2.00）ughed √B.interestedC.amusedD.joked解析：26.He ( ) me by two games to one.（分数：2.00）A.beat √B.conqueredC.gainedD.won解析：27.( ) , the next problem was how to make a good plan.（分数：2.00）A.Having made the decisionB.Has the decision been madeC.The decision having been made √D.The decision has been made解析：28.The brain is capable of ignoring pain messages if ( ) to concentrate on other activities. （分数：2.00）A.it allowedB.allowed √C.is it allowedD.allowed it解析：29.The child was sorry ( ) his mother when he arrived at the station.（分数：2.00）A.to missB.having missedC.missing √D.to have missed解析：30.There is no point ( ) with him, since he has already made up his mind.（分数：2.00）A.argueB.to argueC.in arguing √D.of arguing解析：31.Peter felt lonely at first, but after a time he got ( ) alone and even enjoyed it.（分数：2.00）ed to living √ing to liveed to liveD.to be used to living解析：32.She says she'd rather he ( ) , tomorrow instead of today.（分数：2.00）A.had leftB.should leaveC.left √D.leaves解析：33.Having lost consciousness for twenty hours, the wounded soldier ( ) at last.（分数：2.00）A.came offB.came to √C.came upD.came through解析：34.Students are required to keep writing a ( ) for the purpose of improving their writing skills. （分数：2.00）A.dairyB.dialogueC.diary √D.dictation解析：35.The weather ( ) fine, they decided to go out for a picnic.（分数：2.00）A.isB.wasC.being √D.having been解析：36.Tom might have been killed ( ) the timely arrival of the police.（分数：2.00）A.except forB.withC.but for √D.for解析：37.He bought a new house this year, which is ( ) his former one.（分数：2.00）A.twice as big as √B.twice thanC.twice as much asD.twice the size as解析：38.I was informed that the contract would come into ( ) on the first day of the following month. （分数：2.00）A.influenceB.effect √C.affectD.affection解析：39.A harmonious society would ( ) considerable benefits for the country's health, wealth and security.（分数：2.00）A.lead to √B.result fromC.lie inD.settle down解析：40.Young ( ) she was, she was equal, to the task.（分数：2.00）A.as √B.becauseC.ifD.unless解析：二、 Reading Comprehension(总题数：4，分数：40.00)The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the major professional basketball league in the world, with teams from the United States and Canada. With the addition of the Toronto Raptors and the Vancouver Grizzlies prior to the 1995—1996 season, the NBA expanded to 29 teams competing in two conferences, the Eastern and Western, in four separate divisions. Each team conducts a training camp in October to determine its 12-player roster (名单). Training camp allows each team to evaluate players, especially, rookies (first year players) , to assess the team's strengths and weaknesses, and to prepare players for the upcoming season through a series of on-court drillsand practice of offensive and defensive strategy. After a series of exhibition games, the NBA begins its 82-game regular season in the first week of November. In the second week of February, the NBA interrupts its season to celebrate the annual NBA All-Star game, featuring the game's best players as selected by the general balloting (投票) of fans throughout the United States and Canada. After the NBA season concludes in the third week in April, a total of 16 teams qualify for the playoffs (8 teams from each conference). Every June the league conducts its amateur draft (征召) , in which each team obtains the right to the professional services of the best collegiate and international players. Any player who has graduated from high school and is at least 17 years old qualifies for the NBA draft if that player renounces intercollegiate eligibility (大学校际比赛资格). To determine the draft order the NBA uses a draft lottery, introduced in 1985. Those teams that failed to qualify for the playoffs the previous season are eligible for the lottery. The lottery determines the first three teams to select in the draft. The remaining teams draft according to their win-loss record of the previous season, so that teams with poorer records draft higher than those with better records. Those players not selected in the draft can be invited to try out for a team and are sometimes signed to playing contracts.（分数：10.00）(1).How many divisions are there for the 29 NBA teams to compete during the regular season?（分数：2.00）A.EightB.SixC.Four √D.Two解析：(2).The games before the NBA's 82-game regular season are ( ).（分数：2.00）A.games for exhibition √B.practice of offensive and defensive strategyC.intercollegiate gamesD.games for amateur draft解析：(3).The word "renounce" (Line 4, Para. 3 ) most probably means ( ).（分数：2.00）A.give up √B.pauseC.go down the drainD.make a name for oneself解析：(4).The teams draft order is first determined by ( ).（分数：2.00）A.a win-loss record of the previous seasonB.Professional Basketball LeagueC.the team with the poorest record of the previous seasonD.the draft lottery √解析：(5).Which of the following teams draft according to their win-loss record of the previous season?（分数：2.00）A.The top three in the previous seasonB.All the teams except the first three determined by the lottery √C.The teams that failed to qualify for the playoffs the previous seasonD.The teams from Canada and other countries解析：Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is "Don't "! But it is useless to try to discourage someonewho feels that he must act, although the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a theatrical company, usually as an assistant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre: painting scenery, publicity (宣传, taking care of the costumes (舞台服装) , and even acting in very small parts. It is very hard work indeed. The hours are long and the salary is tiny. Of course, some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and success without this long and hard training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove past in his car. He stopped and asked if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and she thought he was joking. It took the producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious. The test was successful. And within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day. But chances like this happen once in a blue moon!（分数：10.00）(1).From the very beginning, the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession ( ).（分数：2.00）A.for ambitious people onlyB.for young people onlyC.too difficult for young peopleD.sought after by too many people √解析：(2).For someone who feels he must act, it is very likely that ( ).（分数：2.00）A.he will become a film star at long lastB.he will be well paidC.he will end up without becoming a film star √D.he will become a stage manager解析：(3).A few weeks after the test, Connie Pratt found herself ( ).（分数：2.00）A.as famous as the greatest actor of the worldB.playing the leading female role in a play √C.no less famous than the leading actor of the dayD.the most famous actress of the world解析：(4).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of an assistant stage manager's job?（分数：2.00）A.Help advertise playsB.Play minor rolesC.Collect tickets √D.Take care of the dress to be worn on the stage by an actor or actress解析：(5).The concluding sentence "chances like this happen once in a blue moon" means ( ).（分数：2.00）A.this is a highly profitable chanceB.this is something highly possibleC.this is something which happens once in whileD.this is very rare chance √解析：Foxes and farmers have never got on well. These small dog-like animals have long been accused of killing farm animals. They are officially classified as harmful and farmers try to keep their numbers down by shooting or poisoning them. Farmers can also call on the services of their localhunt to control the fox population. Hunting consists of pursuing a fox across the countryside, with a group of specially trained dogs, followed by men and women riding horses. When the dogs finally catch the fox they kill it or a hunter shoots it. People who take part in hunting think of it as a sport; they wear a special uniform of red coats and white trousers, and follow strict codes of behavior. But owning a horse and hunting regularly is expensive, so most hunters are wealthy. It is estimated that up to 100,000 people watch or take part in fox hunting. But over the last couple of decades the number of people opposed to fox hunting, because they think it is brutal (残酷的). Nowadays it is rare for a hunt to pass off without some kind of confrontation (冲突) between hunters and hunt saboteurs (阻拦者). Sometimes these incidents lead to violence, but mostly saboteurs interfere with the hunt by misleading riders and disturbing the trail of the fox's smell, which the dogs follow. Noisy confrontations between hunters and saboteurs have become so common that they are almost as much a part of hunting as the pursuit of foxes itself. But this year supporters of fox hunting face a much bigger threat to their sport. A Labour Party Member of the Parliament, Mike Foster, is trying to get Parliament to approve a new law which will make the hunting of wild animals with dogs illegal. If the law is passed, wild animals like foxes will be protected under the ban in Britain.（分数：10.00）(1).Rich people in Britain have been hunting foxes ( ).（分数：2.00）A.for recreation √B.to limit the fox populationC.in the interests of the farmersD.to show off their wealth解析：(2).What is special about fox huntingin Britain?（分数：2.00）A.It involves the use of a deadly poisonB.It is a costly event which rarely occursC.The hunters have set rules to follow √D.The hunters have to go through strict training解析：(3).Fox hunting opponents often interfere in the game ( ).（分数：2.00）A.by resorting to violenceB.by taking legal actionC.by confusing the fox hunters √D.by demonstrating on the scene解析：(4).A new law may be passed by the British Parliament to ( ).（分数：2.00）A.prohibit farmers from hunting foxesB.forbid hunting foxes with dogsC.stop hunting wild animals in the countryside √D.prevent large-scale fox hunting解析：(5).It can be inferred from the passage that ( ).（分数：2.00）A.killing foxes with poison is illegalB.limiting the fox population is unnecessaryC.hunting foxes with dogs is considered cruel and violent √D.fox-hunting often leads to confrontation between the poor and the rich解析：We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money, but most mistakes are about people. "Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen? "" When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?"" And Paul—why didn'tI pick up that he was friendly just because I had a car?" When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it's too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don't really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, "You're a lucky dog." Is he really on your side? If he says, "You're a lucky guy. "or "You're a lucky gal." , that's being friendly. But "lucky dog"? There's a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn't see it himself. But bringing in the" dog" bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn't think you deserve your luck. "Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for" is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn't important. It's telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven't got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone's words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says square with the tone of voice? His posture? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.（分数：10.00）(1).When the writer recalls the things that happened between him and his friends, he ( ).（分数：2.00）A.feels happy, thinking of how nice his friends were to himB.feels he may not have" read" his friends' true feelings correctly √C.thinks it was a mistake to view Jim as a friendD.is sorry that his friends let him down解析：(2).By saying "You're a lucky dog." the speaker ( ).（分数：2.00）A.is just being friendlyB.expresses the same meaning as "You're a lucky guy." or "You're a lucky gal."C.is humorous to apply the word" dog" to peopleD.has a hidden jealous feeling behind the words √解析：(3).In listening to a person, the important thing is ( ).（分数：2.00）A.to notice his tone, his posture, and the look in his eyesB.to listen to how he pronounces his wordsC.to check his words against his manner, his tone of voice, and his posture √D.not to believe what he says解析：(4).If you followed the advice of the writer, you would ( ).（分数：2.00）A.weigh carefully what people say to determine their real meaning √B.get along well with peopleC.trust what other people sayD.have no doubts about our friends解析：(5).This passage tries to tell you how to ( ).（分数：2.00）A.avoid mistakes about both money and peopleB.say things elegantlyC.avoid mistakes in understanding what people tell you √D.keep people friendly without trusting them解析：三、 Cloze(总题数：1，分数：40.00)It was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their【C1】______ This was the beginning of another【C2】______ day in New York City.【C3】______ this day was to be different. Waiting 【C4】______ the crowded streets, on top of a【C5】______ 110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to【C6】______ a tightrope (绷索) between the two towers of the World Trade Center. Philippe took his first【C7】______ with great care. The wire held. Now he was【C8】______ he could do it.【C9】______ only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a【C10】______ of 131 feet. Soon the rush-hour【C11】______ began to notice. What a【C12】______ ! There, 1350 feet above the street, a【C13】______ figure was walking on air. Philippe made seven【C14】______ , back and forth (来回). He wasn't satisfied with just【C15】______ . At times, he would turn, sit down, and【C16】______ go on his knees. Once, he had the astonishing【C17】______ to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of【C18】______ watchers stared with their hearts beating fast. After theforty-five-minute【C19】______ , Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked【C20】______ he did it. Philippe shrugged (耸肩) and said, "When I see two tall buildings, I walk."（分数：40.00）(1).【C1】（分数：2.00）A.jobs √B.homesC.busesD.offices解析：(2).【C2】（分数：2.00）A.workingB.hotC.sameD.ordinary √解析：(3).【C3】（分数：2.00）A.AndB.SoC.But √D.Thus解析：(4).【C4】（分数：2.00）A.forB.inC.byD.above √解析：(5).【C5】（分数：2.00）A.roofB.positionC.wallD.building √解析：(6).【C6】（分数：2.00）A.throwB.walk √C.climb解析：(7).【C7】（分数：2.00）A.actndingC.step √D.trip解析：(8).【C8】（分数：2.00）A.sure √B.uncertainC.gladD.nervous解析：(9).【C9】（分数：2.00）A.ThroughB.AgainstC.With √D.On解析：(10).【C10】（分数：2.00）A.distance √B.heightC.spaceD.rope解析：(11).【C11】（分数：2.00）A.streetsB.crowds √C.passengersD.city解析：(12).【C12】（分数：2.00）A.heightB.pleasureC.wonder √D.danger解析：(13).【C13】（分数：2.00）A.greatB.strangeC.publicD.tiny √解析：(14).【C14】（分数：2.00）A.experimentsB.circlesC.trips √D.movements(15).【C15】（分数：2.00）A.walking √B.stayingC.actingD.showing解析：(16).【C16】（分数：2.00）A.almostB.even √C.oftenD.rather解析：(17).【C17】（分数：2.00）A.spiritB.resultC.strengthD.courage √解析：(18).【C18】（分数：2.00）A.patientB.terrified √C.pleasedD.enjoyable解析：(19).【C19】（分数：2.00）A.show √B.trickC.tryD.program解析：(20).【C20】（分数：2.00）A.howB.why √C.whetherD.when解析：四、 Translation(总题数：22，分数：40.00)41.Section ADirections: Translate the following English into Chinese.__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：42.They，not surprisingly，did not respond at all．（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(正确答案：他们根本没有答复，这是不足为奇的。
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历年真题:湖北专升本英语试卷2007年09月01日星期六 7:00 A.M.Part Ⅰ . Structure (1 point×20=20 points)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences .You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4choices marked A, B, C and D. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.1. This year the factory turned ____twice as many bicycles as it did last year.A. downB. offC. toD. out2. The taxi is _____in this little town, but most people seem to prefer the bus.A. valuableB. availableC. acceptableD. considerable3.____had professor Smirh finished his report when stormy applause broke out.A. scarcelyB. no soonerC. NeverD. Seldom4. We don't agree with his view ____there is no advantage in introducing the new method.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. when5. The noise around was terrible, but they had to ____itA. put up withB. keep up withC. come up withD. catch up with6. He prefers to read books ____watch TV.A. other thanB. better thanC. rather thanD. more than7. I'm pleased with ____ you have told me.A. thatB. all thatC. all whatD. which8. The prices of the products have been ____ steadily in the past few years.A. risenB. raisedC. arisenD. aroused9．There isn’t ____ good news in today's newspaper.A. manyB. muchC. littleD. a few10. When ____ ,the novel will become one of the best-sellers of the year. A．publishing B. being published C. have published D. publishedSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each black with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the ANSWER SHEET. 11. The France have put forward a (propose) ___________ for a joint project.12. Without a protection program, experts feat that lowland forests are likely (vanish) _________ within five years.13. Many a man ____________ (think) life is meaningless without a purpose.14. He is so stupid that he seems to be (capable) ___________ to understand the simple instructions.15. Children from (break) ____________ families seem to be moreself-dependant and prefer acting on their own.16. He was found guilty of crime and put into prison that is the place for punishing the (crime) ____________.17. The husband has almost been driver mad by his wife's (end) ____________ complaints.18. I'm sure there is a bank somewhere in the (neighbour) ____________ of the railway station.19. The little boy finally managed (find) __________ what he was looking for.20. He has decided to devote (him) ____________ to helping blind people.Part Ⅱ .Reading Comprehension (1 point×20=20 points)Directions: There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of then there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.1The sale of gods and services is not restricted, to local regional or national markets; it ofter takes place on international basis. Nation import goods that they lack or cannot produce as efficiently as other nations, and they export goods that they can produce more efficiently. This exchange of goods and services in the world, or global market is known as international trade. There are there main benefits to be gained form this type of exchange.First, international trade marks scarce goods available to nations that need or desire them. When a nation lacks the resources needed to produce goods domestically, it may import them form anther country.Second, international trade allows a nation to specialize in production of those goods for which it is particularly suited. This ofter results in increased output, decreased costs, and higher national standard of living. Natural, human, and technical resources help determine which products a nation will specialize in.There are two economic principles that help explain how and when specialization is advantageous. According to the theory of absolute advantage, a nation ought to specialize in the goods that it can produce more cheaply than its competitors or in the goods that no other nation is able to produce. According to the theory of comparative advantage, a nation ought to concentrate on the products that it can produce most efficiently and profitably.The third benefit of international trade is its political effects. Nations that trade together develop common interests which may help them overcomepolitical differences. Economic cooperation has been the foundation for many political alliances.21. Nations import goods they __________.A. produce efficientlyB. specialize inC. lack or can't produce efficientlyD. do not need or desire22. Specialization often results in ___________.A. increased outputB. decreased costsC. higher standard of livingD. all of the above23. What is the best titll for this passage?A. Three BenefitsB. Why Nations TradeC. What is International TradeD. Two Economic Principles24. According to the passage, if the U.S is able to specialize in the computer industry, it is due to its ___________ resources.A. naturalB. technicalC. humanD. international25. Here are some advantages of international trade concerning importing nations except ___________.A. A great variety of goods is availableB. The national standard of living is raisedC. The international market gets floodedD. Foreign competition endangers domestic industries普通专升本英语试题12007年09月01日星期六 6:57 A.M.Part 1 Vocabulary & Structure （30 points）Directions：There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choice marked A）, B）, C）,and D）, choose the ONE that best completes the sentence。