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北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试（A）2009.11.21Part I Reading Comprehension （30%）Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:According to a recent surv, ey, employees in many companies today work longer hours than employees did in 1979. They also take shorter vacations than employees in 1979. It seems that Americans are working harder today than ever before. Or are they? A management consultant, Bill Meyer, decided to find out. For three days, he observed an investment banker hard at work. Meyer wrote down everything the banker did during his long workday. At the end of the three-day period, Meyer reviewed the banker's activities with him. What did they find out? They discovered that the man spent 80 percent of his time doing unnecessary work. For example, he attended unnecessary meetings, made redundant （多余的）telephone calls, and spent time packing and unpacking his two big briefcases.（76）Apparently many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. When employers evaluate employees, they often consider the amount of time on the job in addition to job performance. Employees know this. Although many working people can do their job effectively during a regular 40-hour work week, they feel they have to spend more time on the job after normal working hours so that the people who can promote them see them.A group of headhunters （猎头）were asked their opinion about a situation. They had a choice of two candidates for an executive position with an important company. The candidates had similar qualifications for the job. For example, they were both reliable. One could do the job well in a 40-hour work week. The other would do the same job in an 80-hour work week just as well. According to a headhunting expert, the 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job. The time this candidate spends on the job may encourage other employees to spend more time at work, too. Employers believe that if the employees stay at work later, they may actually do more work.However, the connection between time and productivity （生产率）is not always positive. （77）In fact. many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone's productivity and creativity begin to decrease. Some employees are not willing to spend so much extra, unproductive time at the office. Once they finish their work satisfactorily, they want to relax and enjoy themselves. For these people, the solution is to find a company that encourages people to do both.1. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Many people work long hours but do not always do a lot of work.B. Most people can get more work done by working longer hours.C. Most Americans work 80 hours a week, and some work even longer.D. People can make more money by working longer hours.2. The management consultant wanted to fmd out .A. how hard the investment banker worked during his work hoursB. when people spent time doing unnecessary work in their officeC. if people needed vacation after working hard for a certain period of timeD. whether Americans were really working harder than they had done before3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes.B.Employers do not judge their employees' job performance according to the amount of working time.C. Some people work more than 40 hours a week in the hope of getting promotion.D. Allemployees are willing to spend extra time at work.4. The 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job because employers believe_____.A. that he is more reliableB. his example would lead other employees to work longer hoursC. he has better qualificationsD. he could encourage other employees to do a better job5. The expression “to do both” in the last paragraph is_____.A. to finish their work satisfactorily and relax and enjoy themselvesB. to pay attention to both performance and productivityC. to work long hours and have short vacationsD. to relax and enjoy themselves quite frequentlyPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Many private institutions of higher education around the country are in danger. Not ail will be saved, and perhaps not all deserve to be saved. There are low-quaiity schools just as there are low-quality businesses. We have no obligation to save them simply because .they exist. But many thriving institutions that deserve to continue are threatened. They are doing a fine job educationally, but they are caught in a financial difficulty, with no way to reduce rising costs or increase revenues （收入）significantly. Raising fees doesn't bring in more revenue, for each time fees go up, the, enrollment （注册人数）goes down, or the mount that must be given away in student aid goes up. （78）Schools are bad businesses, whether rmblic or orivate, not usually because of bad management but because of the nature of the business. They lose money on everycustomer, and they can go bankrupt either from too few students or too many students. Even a very good college is a very bad business.It is such colleges, thriving but threatened, that I worry about. Low enrollment is not their chief problem. Even with full enrollments, they may go under. Efforts to save them, and preferably to keep them private, are a national necessity. （79）There is no basis. for arguing that private schools are bound to be better than public schools. There are plentiful examples to the contrary. Anyone can name state universities and colleges that rank as the finest in the nation and the world. It is now inevitable that public institutions will be dominant, and therefore diversity （多样性）is a national necessity. Diversity in the way we support schools tends to give us a healthy diversity in the forms of education. In ah imperfect society such as ours, uniformity of education throughout the nation could be dangerous, ha an imperfect society, diversity is a positive good. Eager supporters of public higher education know the importance of keeping private higher education healthy.6. In the passage, the author asks the public to support_____ .A. private higher education in generalB. public higher education in generalC. high-quality private universities and collegesD. high-quality state universities and colleges7. According to the passage, schools are bad businesses because of_____.A. the nature of schoolB. poor teachersC. bad managementD. too few students.8. The phrase “go under” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.A. have low feesB. get into difficultiesC. do a bad ]ob educationallyD. have low teaching standards9.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.There are many cases indicating that private schools are superior to public schools.B. The author thinks diversity of education is preferable to uniformity of education.C. A high-quality university is always a good business.D. Each time fees are raised, the enrollment goes up.10.In the author's opinion, the way that can save private schools lies in_____.A. full enrollmentB. raising feesC. reducing student aidD. national supportPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based onthe following passage:The fourth-graders atChicago's McCormick Elementary School don't know Chinese is supposed to be hard to learn. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it's becoming their third language. They've been heating and using Chinese words since nursery, and it's natural to give a “ni hao”when strangers enter the classroom.“It's really fun!” says Miranda Lucas, taking a break from a lesson that includes a Chinese interview with Jackie Chan. “I'm teaching my mom to speak Chinese.”The classroom scene at McCormick is unusual, but it may soon be a common phenomenon in American schools, where Chinese is rapidly becoming the hot new language. Government officials have long wanted more focus on useful languages like Chinese, and pressure from them —— as well as from business leaders, politicians, and parents —— has produced a quick growth in the number of programs.Chicago city officials make their best effort to include Chinese in their public schools. Their program has grown to include 3,000 students in 20 schools, with more schools on a waiting list. Programs have also spread to places like Los Angeles, New York City, and North Carolina. Supporters see knowledge of the Chinese language and culture as an advantagein a global economy where China is growing in importance. “This is an interesting way to begin to engage with the world's next superpower,” says Michael Levine, director of education at the Asia Society, which has started five new public high schools that offer Chinese. “Globalization has already changed the arrangements in terms of how children today are going to think about their careers, The question is when, not whether, the schools are going to adjust.”（80）The number of students leaming Chinese is tiny compared with how many study Spanish or French. But one report shows that before-college enrollment （报名人数）nearly quadrupled between 1992 and 2002, from 6,000 to 24,000. Despite the demand, though, developing programs isn't easy. And the No. one difficulty, everyone agrees, is having enoughte achers. Finding teacher “is the challenge,” says Scott McGinnis, an academic adviser for a language institute and a Chinese teacher for 15 years at the college level. “Materials are easy comparison. Or getting schools funded.”11. The best title for this passage might be_____.A. Next Hot Language to Study: ChineseB. Next Hot Language to Study: SpanishC.Next Hot Language to Study: FrenchD. Chicago Is the Place to Learn Chinese12. The most difficult thing to do is finding _____.A. enough textbooks for the Chinese programsB. enough money for the Chinese programsC. enough teachers for the Chinese programsD. enough students for the Chinese programs13. We learn from the passage that_____.A. Scott McGinnis has been a Chinese teacher for 15 yearsB. Jackie Chan is a Chinese teacher at McCormick Elementary SchoolC. Chicago officials ire required to learn ChineseD. Scott McGinnis is good at giving his opinions on everything14. According to the passage, all the following statements are true EXCEPT_____.A. the number of students learning Chinese is smallB. Chinese programs have found their way in several major Cities in the U.S.C. g0vernment officials don't like the pressure from business leaders and parents to start Chinese programsD. China is becoming more and more influential in the world15 The word "quadrupled" in the last paragraph is close in meaning to“multiplied by_____”.A. three timesB. four timesC. five timesD. six timesPart ⅡVocabulary and Structure （30%）Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. The driver was at______loss when______word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding.A. a; /B. a; theC. the; theD./; /17. My uncle's house in the downtown area is much smaller than ours, but it istwice______expensive.A. asB. soC. tooD. very18. This magazine is very ______with young people, who like its content and style.A. familiarB. popularC. similarD. particular19. The art show was ______ being a failure; it was a great success.A. far fromB. along withC. second toD. regardless of20. Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a______of exercise.A. limitB. lackC. needD. demand21. In our daily life, everyone fails every now and then. It is how you react that makesa_____.A. developmentB. differenceC. progressD. point22. The hotel was awful!___, our room was far too small. Then we found that the shower didn't work.A. To begin withB. After allC. In realityD. As a whole23. Don't worry if you can't understand everything. The teacher will _____ the main points at the end.A. recoverB. reviewC. requireD. remember24. It is reported that the police will soon look______the case of the two missing children.A. uponB. afterC. intoD. out25. One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to______healthy eating habits:A. growB. developC. increaseD. raise26. The company is starting a new advertising campaign to new customers to its stores.A. joinB. attractC. stickD. transfer27. Over the past decades, sea ice in the Arctic（北极）as a result of global warming.A. had decreasedB. will decreaseC. has been decreasingD. is decreasing28. ____ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog.A. Being bittenB. BittenC. Having bittenD. To be bitten29. He_____ have completed his work; otherwise, he wouldn't be enjoying himself by the seaside.A. shouldB. mustC. wouldn'tD. can't30. Many children,_______parents are away working in big cities, are taken good care of in the village.A. theirB. whoseC. of themD. with whom31. If it_____tomorrow, we will stay indoors to have our training class.A. rainsB. rainC. will rainD. rained32. The college sports meet was __ till next week because of the heavy rain.A. put outB. put onC. put offD. put up33. Lord Jim_____a private school five years ago with the money he earned through hard work.A. findsB. foundC. foundsD. founded34. When Bob and his friends came, we____our supper then.A. hadB. were havingC. haveD. are having35. That big dictionary_____Tom two hundred dollars.A. spentB. paidC. costD. took36. It was in 2005 _____we began to introduce this new technique into our company.A. whichB. thenC. whenD. that37. He____the maths examination if he had worked hard enough, but he didn't.A. would passB. has passedC. would have passedD. passed38. Since it is already midnight, we______now.A. had better leavingB. had better leaveC. had better to leaveD. had better have left39. Rabbits are quiet animals,_______they are able to make 20 different sounds.A. howB. in spite ofC. because ofD. even though40. There are two rooms in the house, ____serves as a kitchen.A. the smaller of whichB. the smaller of thatC. the smallest of whichD. the smallest of that41. I was so fired then that I fell______in class.A. asleepB. sleepC. sleepingD. slept42. I can only stay here for a while, but I'll come again in _____ days.A. a fewB. fewC. a littleD. little43. Given the choice between work and play, Tom would surely prefer the ____.A. lateB. laterC. latterD. last44. He began to work for a big company _____ an early age.A. onB. atC. ofD. with45. James doesn't like pop music, ____does his sister.A. SoB. AlsoC. EitherD. NeitherPart III Identification （10%）Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. How an interesting role she played in the film! No wonder she has won an Oscar.A B C D47. The famous scientist, in his honor a dinner party will be held tonight, is to arrive soon.A B CD48. The old man was so angry and spoke so fast that none of his children understood thatA B CDhe meant.49. The young man, to make several attempts to beat the world record in high jumping,A B Cdecided to have another try.D50. In the town was found many old people who badly needed money and care.A B C D51. As early as the 12th century boys in England enjoyed to play football.A B C D52. So absorbed she was in her work that she didn't realize it was time that she picked up herA B C Ddaughter.53. In big cities there is an increasingly need for cheap apartments for the lower middle class.A B C D54. The price of meat was much more higher than expected.A B C D55. Joe's father has died ten years ago, so he has lived with his mother since then.A B C DPart IV Cloze （10%）Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.There 56 a king who had twelve beautiful daughters. They 57 in twelve beds all in one room and when they went to bed, the 58 were shut and locked up. 59 , every morning 60 shoes were found to be quite worn through as if they had been danced in all night. Nobody could 61 how it happened, or 62 the princesses had been.So the king made it 63 to all that if any person could discover the 64 and find out where it was that the princesses danced in the 65, he would have the 66 he liked best to take as his wife, and would be king 67 his death. But whoever tried and did not succeed, after three days and nights, would be 68 to death.A prince from a nearby country soon came. He was well entertained, and in the evening was taken to the chamber （大房间）next 69 the one where the princesses lay in their twelve 70 .There he was to sit and 71 where they went to dance; and, in order 72 nothing could happen without him hearing it, the door of his 73 was left open. But the prince soon went to sleep; and when, he 74 in the morning he found that the princesses had all been dancing, 75 the soles of their shoes were full of holes.56. A. was B. were C. is D. are57. A. did B. slept C. washed D. kicked58. A. chairs B. desks C. doors D. roofs59. A. So B. Therefore C. Then D. However60. A. their B. your C. our D. her61. A. make out B. take out C. find out D. speak out62. A. when B. what C. why D. where63. A. know B. knowing C. knows D. known64. A. story B. secret C. news D. idea65. A. night B. day C. afternoon D. morning66. A. one B. it C. some D. that67. A. before B. after C. of D. below68. A. made B. passed C. put D. handed69. A. by B. to C. at D. on70. A. boxes B. buckets C. sofas D. beds71. A. notice B. keep C. watch D. hit72. A. that B. which C. who D. whose73. A. kitchen B. classroom C. chamber D. restaurant74. A. ate B. awoke C. slept D. ran75. A. for B. so C. but D. thoughPart V Translation （20%）Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. Apparently, many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes.77. In fact, many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone's productivity and creativity begin to decrease.78. Schools are bad businesses, whether public or private, not usually becauseof. bad management but because of the nature of the business.79. There is no basis for arguing that private schools are bound to be better than public schools.80. The number of students learning Chinese is tiny compared withn how many study Spanish or French……SectionBDirections：In this part there are five sentences in Chinese.You should translate them into English.Be sure to write clearly.81.我们期待和你一起工作。
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试与答案.(A卷)
2009 年北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试(A)Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:According to a recent surv, ey, employees in many companies today work longer hours than employees did in 1979. They also take shorter vacations than employees in 1979. It seems that Americans are working harder today than ever before. Or are they? A management consultant, Bill Meyer, decided to find out. For three days, he observed an investment banker hard at work. Meyer wrote down everything the banker did during his long workday. At the end of the three-day period, Meyer reviewed the banker's activities with him. What did they find out? They discovered that the man spent 80 percent of his time doing unnecessarywork. For example, he attended unnecessary meetings, made redundant (多余的) telephone calls, and spent time packing and unpacking his two big briefcases.(76)Apparently many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. When employers evaluate employees, they often consider the amountof time on the job in addition to job performance. Employees know this. Although many working people can do their job effectively during a regular 40-hour work week, they feel they have to spend more time on the job after normal working hours so that the people who can promote them see them.A group of headhunters (猎头 ) were asked their opinion about a situation. They had a choice of two candidates for an executive position with an important company. The candidates had similar qualifications for the job. For example, they were both reliable. One could do the job well in a 40-hour work week. The other would do the same job in an 80-hour work week just as well. According to a headhunting expert, the 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job. The time this candidate spends on the job may encourage other employees to spend more time at work, too. Employers believe that if the employees stay at work later, they may actually do more work. However, the connection between time and productivity (生产率 ) is not always positive. (77) In fact. many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone's productivity and creativity begin to decrease. Some employees are not willing to spend so much extra, unproductive time at the office. Once they finish their work satisfactorily, they want to relax and enjoy themselves. For these people, the solution is to find a company that encourages people to do both.1.What is the main idea of this passage?A.Many people work long hours but do not always do a lot of work.B.Most people can get more work done by working longer hours.C.Most Americans work 80 hours a week, and some work even longer.D.People can make more money by working longer hours.2.The management consultant wanted to fmd outA.how hard the investment banker worked during his work hoursB.when people spent time doing unnecessary work in their officeC.if people needed vacation after working hard for a certain period of timeD.whether Americans were really working harder than they had done before3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes.B.Employers do not judge their employees' job performance according to theamount of working time.C. Some people work more than 40 hours a week in the hope of getting promotion.D. Allemployees are willing to spend extra time at work.4.The 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job because employers believe_____.A.that he is more reliableB.his example would lead other employees to work longer hoursC.he has better qualificationsD.he could encourage other employees to do a better job5.The expression“ todo both ”in the last paragraph is_____.A.to finish their work satisfactorily and relax and enjoy themselvesB.to pay attention to both performance and productivityC.to work long hours and have short vacationsD.to relax and enjoy themselves quite frequentlyPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Many private institutions of higher education around the country are in danger. Not ail willbe saved, and perhaps not all deserve to be saved. There are low-quaiity schools just as there are low-quality businesses. We have no obligation to save them simply because .they exist. But many thriving institutions that deserve to continue are threatened. They are doing a fine job educationally, but they are caught in a financial difficulty, with no way to reduce rising costs or increase revenues 收(入 ) significantly. Raising fees doesn't bring in more revenue, for each time fees go up, the, enrollment (注册人数 ) goes down, or the mount that must be given away in student aid goes up. (78) Schools are bad businesses,whether rmblic or orivate, not usually because of bad management but because of the nature of the business. They lose money on every customer, and they can go bankrupt either from too few students or too many students. Even a very good college is a very bad business.It is such colleges, thriving but threatened, that I worry about. Low enrollment is not their chief problem. Even with full enrollments, they may go under. Efforts to save them, and preferably to keep them private, are a national necessity. (79) There is no basis. for arguing that private schools are bound to be better than public schools. There are plentiful examples to the contrary. Anyone can name state universities and colleges that rank as the finest in the nation and the world. It is now inevitable that public institutions will be dominant, and therefore diversity (多样性 ) is a national necessity. Diversity in the way we support schools tends to give us a healthy diversity in the forms of education. In ah imperfect society such as ours, uniformity of education throughout the nation could be dangerous, ha an imperfect society, diversity is a positive good. Eager supporters of public higher education know the importance of keeping private higher education healthy.6.In the passage, the author asks the public to support_____ .A.private higher education in generalB.public higher education in generalC.high-quality private universities and collegesD.high-quality state universities and colleges7.According to the passage, schools are bad businesses because of_____.A. the nature of schoolB. poor teachers C) badmanagement D. too few students.8. The phrase“ gounder ”in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.A. have low feesB. get into difficultiesC. do a bad ]ob educationallyD. have low teaching standards9.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.There are many cases indicating that private schools are superior to public schools.B. The author thinks diversity of education is preferable to uniformity of education.C. A high-quality university is always a good business.D. Each time fees are raised, the enrollment goes up.10.In the author's opinion, the way that can save private schools lies in_____.A. full enrollmentB. raising feesC. reducing student aidD. national supportPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based onthe following passage:The fourth-graders atChicago's McCormick Elementary School don't know Chinese is supposed to be hard to learn. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it's becoming their third language. They've been heating and using Chinese words since nursery, and it's natural to give a “ nihao” whenstrangers enter theclassroom. “reallyIt's fun! ”says Miranda Lucas, taking a break from a lesson that includes a Chinese interview with Jackie Chan“. I'mteaching my mom to speak Chinese. ”The classroom scene at McCormick is unusual, but it may soon be a common phenomenon in American schools, where Chinese is rapidly becoming the hot new language. Government officials have long wanted more focus on useful languages like Chinese, and pressure from them--as well as from business leaders, politicians, and parents -- has produced a quick growth inthe number of programs.Chicago city officials make their best effort to include Chinese in their public schools. Their program has grown to include 3,000 students in 20 schools, with more schools on a waiting list. Programs have also spread to places like Los Angeles, New York City, and North Carolina. Supporters see knowledge of the Chinese language and culture as an advantagein a global economy where China is growing in importance. “ Thisis an interesting way to begin to engage with the world's next superpower, says” Michael Levine, director of education at the Asia Society, which has started five new public high schools that offer Chinese. “ Globalizationhas already changed the arrangements in terms of how children today are going to think about their careers, The question is when, not whether, the schools are going toadjust. ”(80)The number of students leaming Chinese is tiny compared with how many study Spanish or French. But one report shows that before-college enrollment (报名人数 ) nearly quadrupled between 1992 and 2002, from 6,000 to 24,000. Despite the demand, though, developing programs isn't easy. And the No. one difficulty, everyone agrees, is having enough teachers. Finding teacher “ isthe challenge, says” Scott McGinnis, an academic adviser for a language institute and a Chinese teacher for 15 years at the college level. “ Materialsare easy comparison. Or gettingschools funded. ”11.The best title for this passage might be_____.A.Next Hot Language to Study: ChineseB.Next Hot Language to Study: SpanishC.Next Hot Language to Study: FrenchD.Chicago Is the Place to Learn Chinese12.The most difficult thing to do is finding _____.A.enough textbooks for the Chinese programsB.enough money for the Chinese programsC. enough teachers for the Chinese programsD. enough students for the Chinese programs13.We learn from the passage that_____.A.Scott McGinnis has been a Chinese teacher for 15 yearsB.Jackie Chan is a Chinese teacher at McCormick Elementary SchoolC.Chicago officials ire required to learn ChineseD.Scott McGinnis is good at giving his opinions on everything14.According to the passage, all the following statements are true EXCEPT_____.A.the number of students learning Chinese is smallB.Chinese programs have found their way in several major Cities in the U.S.C.g0vernment officials don't like the pressure from businessleaders and parents to start Chinese programsD. China is becoming more and more influential in the world15The word "quadrupled" in the last paragraph is close in meaning to“ multipliedby_____ ”.A. three timesB. four timesC. five timesD. sixtimesPart ⅡVocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences.For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16.The driver was at______loss when______word came that hewas forbidden to drive for speeding.17.My uncle's house in the downtown area is much smaller than ours, but it istwice______expensive.A. asB. soC. tooD. very18.This magazine is very ______with young people, who like its content and style.A. familiarB. popularC. similarD. particular19.The art show was ______ being a failure; it was a great success.A. far fromB. along withC. second toD. regardless of20.Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a______of exercise.A. limitB. lackC. needD. demand21.In our daily life, everyone fails every now and then. It is howyou react that makes a_____.22.The hotel was awful!___, our room was far too small. Then we found that the shower didn't work.A. To begin withB. After allC. In realityD. As a whole23.Don't worry if you can't understand everything. The teacher will_____ the main points at the end.A. recoverB. reviewC. requireD. remember24.It is reported that the police will soon look______the case of the two missing children.A. uponB. afterC. intoD. out25.One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to______healthy eating habits:A. growB. developC. increaseD. raise26.The company is starting a new advertising campaign to new customers to its stores.A. joinB. attractC. stickD. transfer27.Over the past decades, sea ice in the Arctic( 北极 ) as a result of global warming.A. had decreasedB. will decreaseC. has been decreasingD. is decreasing28.____ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog.A. Being bittenB. BittenC. Having bittenD. To be bitten29. He_____ have completed his work; otherwise, he wouldn't beenjoying himself by the seaside.A. shouldB. mustC. wouldn'tD. can't30.Many children,_______parents are away working in big cities,are taken good care of in the village.A. theirB. whoseC. of themD. with whom31.If it_____tomorrow, we will stay indoors to have ourtraining class.A. rainsB. rainC. will rainD. rained32. The college sports meet was __ till next week because of theheavy rain.A. put outB. put onC. put offD. put up（）33.Lord Jim_____a private school five years ago with themoney he earned through hard work.A. findsB. foundC. foundsD. founded34.When Bob and his friends came, we____our supper then.A. hadB. were havingC. haveD. are having35.That big dictionary_____Tom two hundred dollars.A. spentB. paidC. costD. took36.It was in 2005 _____we began to introduce this newtechnique into our company.A. whichB. thenC. whenD. that37.He____the maths examination if he had worked hard enough,but he didn't.A. would passB. has passedC. would have passedD. passed38.Since it is already midnight, we______now.A. had better leavingB. had better leaveC. had better to leaveD. had better have left39.Rabbits are quiet animals,_______they are able to make 20 different sounds.A. howB. in spite ofC. because ofD. even though40.There are two rooms in the house, ____serves as a kitchen.A. the smaller of whichB. the smaller of thatC. the smallest of whichD. the smallest of that41.I was so fired then that I fell______in class.A. asleepB. sleepC. sleepingD. slept42.I can only stay here for a while, but I'll come again in _____ days.A. a fewB. fewC. a littleD. little43.Given the choice between work and play, Tom would surely prefer the ____.A. lateB. laterC. latterD. last44.He began to work for a big company _____ an early age.A. onB. atC. ofD. with45.James doesn't like pop music, ____does his sister.A. SoB. AlsoC. EitherD. NeitherPart III Identification(10%)Directions: Each of the following sentenceshas four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46.How an interesting role she played in the film! No wonder she has won an Oscar.A B C D47.The famous scientist, in his honor a dinner party will be held tonight, is to arrive soon.A B C D48.The old man was so angry and spoke so fast that none of his children understood thatA B C Dhe meant.49.The young man, to make several attempts to beat the world record in high jumping,A B Cdecided to have another try.D50.In the town was found many old people who badly needed money and care.A B C D51.As early as the 12th century boys in England enjoyed to play football.A B C D52.So absorbed she was in her work that she didn't realize it was time that she picked up herA B C Ddaughter.53. In big cities there is an increasingly need for cheap apartments for the lower middle class.A B C D54.The price of meat was much more higher than expected.A B C D55.Joe's father has died ten years ago, so he has lived with his mother since then.A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.There 56 a king who had twelve beautiful daughters. They 57 in twelve beds all in one room and when they went to bed, the 58 were shut and locked up. 59 , every morning60 shoes were found to be quite worn through as if they had been danced in all night. Nobody could 61 how it happened, or62the princesses had been.So the king made it63to all that if any person could discover the 64 and find out where it was that the princesses danced in the 65, he would have the66he liked best to take ashis wife, and would be king 67 his death. But whoever tried and did not succeed, after three days and nights, would be 68 to death.A prince from a nearby country soon came. He was well entertained, and in the evening was taken to the chamber (大房间 ) next 69the one where the princesses lay in their twelve70 . There he was to sit and71where they went to dance; and, in order 72 nothing could happen without him hearing it, the door of his73 was left open. But the prince soon went to sleep; and when, he 74 in the morning he found that the princesses had all been dancing, 75the soles of their shoes were full of holes.56.A. was B. were C. is D. are57.A. did B. slept C. washed D. kicked58.A. chairs B. desks C. doors D. roofs59.A. So B. Therefore C. Then D. However60.A. their B. your C. our D. her61.A. make out B. take out C. find out D. speak out62.A. when B. what C. why D. where63.A. know B. knowing C. knows D. known64.A. story B. secret C. news D. idea65.A. night B. day C. afternoon D. morning66.A. one B. it C. some D. that67.A. before B. after C. of D. below68.A. made B. passed C. put D. handed69.A. by B. to C.at D. on70.A. boxes B. buckets C. sofas D. beds71.A. notice B. keep C. watch D. hit72.A. that B. which C. who D. whose73.A. kitchen B. classroom C. chamber D. restaurant74.A. ate B.awoke C. slept D. ran75.A. for B. so C. but D. thoughPart V Translation(20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76.Apparently, many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more heor she accomplishes.77. In fact, many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone's productivity and creativity begin to decrease.78. Schools are bad businesses, whether public or private, not usually becauseof. bad management but because of the nature of the business.79.There is no basis for arguing that private schools are bound to bebetter than public schools.80.The number of students learning Chinese is tiny compared withn how many study Spanishor French..SectionBDirections： In this part there are five sentencesin Chinese． You should translate them into English．Be sure to write clearly．81．我们期待和你一起工作。
北京2008年11月成人英语三级A卷试题
北京2008年11月成人英语三级A卷试题 6. All the following cases are on-the-job smoking except that____. A an employer smokes while working in the office B a taxi driver smokes while driving the car C a worker smokes while working in the workshop D a worker smokes while reading in the train 7. According to the passage, on-the-job smoking affects an employee’s performance in the office in that_____. A he can concentrate on what he is doing while smoking B he often goes away from his desk to smoke in the break-room C he often asks for sick leave as a result of too much smoking D he takes a rest from time to time because of eye irritation 8. Many managers do not seem to be in favor of on-the-job smoking mainly because it ____. A reduces productivity of the company to a certain degree B does harm to the health of never-smokers of the company C affects the relationship between smokers and non-smokers D makes the break-rooms more crowded and more polluted 9. Passive smoking means____ A never-smokers take up the habit of smoking unwillingly B never-smokers have to put up with the active smokers C never-smokers take in smoke released by a lit cigarette D never-smokers share an enclosed area with smokers 10. In the second part of the passage, the author suggests banning on-the-job smoking so as to____. A cut down costs of medical care and insurance B create a healthy and safe working environment C prevent eye irritation from becoming a big health problem D improve the smoking employees’ work efficiencyPassage 3 Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage Not all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences i n nightmares(噩梦). (79)Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad m emories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase(抹去), the effect of painful memories. In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing che micals that fix memories in the brain. (80) So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of m emories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased. The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it. Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war. They say tha t there are many people who suffer from terrible memories. “Some memories can ruin people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a d aydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions.” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiat ry at Harvard MedicalSchool. “This could relieve a lot of that suffering.” But those who are against the research say that it is very dangerous to change memories because memories g ive us our identity. They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past. “All of us can think of bad events in our lived that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure we want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist. 11. The passage is mainly about _____. A a new medical invention B a new research on memories C a way of erasing painful memories D an argument about the research on the pill 12. The drug tested on people can ____. A cause the brain to fix memories B stop people remembering their experiences C prevent body producing certain chemicals D wipe out the emotional effects of memories 13. We can infer from the passage that_____. A people doubt the effects of the pills B the pill will stop people’s bad experiences C taking the pill will do harm to people’s health D the pill has probably been produced in America 14. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with? A Some memories can ruin people’s lives. B People want to get rid of bad memories. C Experiencing bad events makes us different from others. D The pill will reduce people’s sufferings from bad memories. 15. The word “scars” in Paragraph One is close in meaning to ____. A good stories B pains C experiences D memoriesPart II Vocabulary and Structure (30%) Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 16. Don’t be too ___ about things you are not supposed to know. A strange B amusing C curious D conscious 17. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ____ he is likely to lose control over the plane. A where B which C while D why 18. In order to change attitudes ___ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws. A about B of C towards D on 19. The fact came up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old. A what B which C that D whose 20. It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science. A an art much as B much an art as C as an art much as D as much an art as 21. _____, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week. A However the story is amusing B No matter amusing the story is C However amusing the story is D No matter how the story is amusing 22. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm____. A weather B temperature C season D climate 23. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get ____ by a car. A run out B run over C run away D run after 24. ___, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless. A Strangely enough B Enough strangely C Strange enough D Enough strange 25. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether they will enjoy it. A to see B to be seen C seeing D seen 26. ----You seem to show interest in cooking. -----What? ____, I’m getting tired of it. A On the contrary B To the contrary C On the other hand D To the other hand 27. These wild flowers are so special that I would do ____ I can to save them. A whatever B that C which D whichever28. Time will____ whether I made the right choice or not. A see B say C tell D know 29. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage ____ the girl and took her away, ____ into the woods. A seizing; disappeared B seized; disappeared C seizing; disappearing D seized; disappearing 30. It suddenly ____ me how we could improve the situation. A occurred B feared C shook D struck 31. Was it because he was ill ____ he asked for leave? A so B when C why D that 32. John likes Chinese food, but he ____ eating with chopsticks. A is used to B used to C isn’t used to D didn’t used to 33. FujianProvince lies ____ the east of China and Taiwan is ____ the east of Fujian. A in; in B to; in C to; to D in; to 34. For John this was the beginning of a new life, _____he thought he would never see, A what B that C one D it 35. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and ____ to climb it the next morning. A set about B set off C set up D set out 36. We should do as much ad we can ____ our country better and more beautiful. A make B to make C makes D making 37. “To put of something” means “to _____”. A look for it B put it in place C postpone it D cancel it 38. _____, he’ll make a first-class tennis player, A Giving time B To give time C Given time D Being given time 39. ----Did you see her off the day before yesterday? ----No, but I wish I ____. A were B did C had D would 40. Some drivers always drive carelessly. There is some ____ danger while they are driving. A painful B potential C probable D primary 41. You have stayed at home for two days. It’s time you ____ for a walk. A go out B went out C will go out D would go out 59. A good B general C serious D useful 60. A getting B playing C taking D growing 61. A much B many C amount D number 62. A fall B decrease C refuse D rise 63. A lead B keep C make D cause 64. A increase B drop C lift D realize 65. A water B rain C stone D ice 66. A degree B level C coast D area 67. A by B to C of D with 68. A above B under C below D over 69. A little B many C few D much 70. A If B Because C When D Why 71. A sunlight B air C rain D gas 72. A cold B protect C hurt D heat 73. A enter B get C leave D reach 74. A through B by C from D on 75. A stores B arrives C stands D staysPart V Translation (20%) Section A Directions: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to t he passages so as to identify meanings in the context. 76. Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy. 77. Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity 78. When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problem is the hea lth risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers. 79. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad m emories. 80. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that t he memories are erased. Section B Directions: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure t o write clearly.81. 我想说的是，在奥运会上做志愿者（volunteer）对于年轻人是有意义的事。
北京成人本科学士学位英语考试真题及答案
北京成人本科学士学位英语考试真题及答案 1北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Eachpassage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For eachof them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide onthe best choice and blackenthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 。
Passage 1Questions I to 5 are based on the following passage:Spending 50 minutes with a cell phone close to yourear is enough to change brain cell activity in the part of the brain closest to the antenna( 天线 ). But whether that causesany harm is not clear, scientists at the National Instituteof Health said at a conference last month, adding that the study will not likely settle concerns of a link between cell phones and brain cancer. “What we showed is glucose ( 葡萄糖 ) metabolism( 代谢 )(a sign of brain activity) increases in thebrain in people who were exposed to a cell phone in the areaclosest to the antenna, ” said Dr. Nora Volkow of the NIH, whose study was published in the Journal of the American MedicalAssociation. (76) The study was meant to examine how the brain reacts to electromagnetic fields caused by wireless phonesignals 。
2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语A卷
2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统考(A卷)题2008-11-22Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Scientists in India have invented a new way to produce electricity. Their invention does not get its power from oil, coal or other fuels. It produces electricity with the power of animals. India has about eighty million bullocks. They do all kinds of jobs. They work in the fields. They pull vehicles through the streets. They carry water containers. (76)Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy. Scientists at the National Institute for Industrial Engineering in Bombay wondered whether the millions of bullocks could help. Many villages in India lack electricity, but they have many bullocks. And often the animals are not working. One job done by bullocks is to pump water out of the well. The animals do this by walking around and around in a circle. As they walk, they turn a heavy stick that makes the pump move. This simple technology is centuries old. Scientists thought that the same technology could be used to produce electricity. Bullocks walk in a circle only two or three times a minute. This is much too slow to produce electricity, but it can create enough power to turn a series of gears. A large gear sits next to a smaller gear. As the large gear turns, it causes the smaller gear to turn. That gear turns an even smaller one. Each gear moves faster because it is a little smaller. The smallest gear may turn extremely fast. (77)Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity.According to the officials in the United Nations, the idea is being tested at several places in India. The device is easy to operate and repair. And it can be moved easily. It costs about three hundred and seven dollars now to make such a device, but production of large numbers of them could cut the cost of each to about two hundred dollars.1. Who first thought of using bullocks to provide energy?A Indian energy officialsB Scientists in IndiaC Officials in the United NationsD Researchers in Europe.2. Which kind of job that the bullocks do is NOT mentioned in the passage?A Pulling vehiclesB Plowing fieldsC Pumping water out if wellsD Carrying food baskets.3. Why are bullocks used to provide energy in India?A Because bullocks have long been used by Indian peopleB Because bullocks walk slowly and are easy to controlC Because there are few non-working bullocks in IndiaD Because there is not enough oil in India4. In the sentence “This simple technology is centuries old” in Paragraph One, “This simple te chnology” refers to _____. A using bullocks to produce energyB using pumps to draw water outC having bullocks walk around to make the pump moveD connecting gears of different sizes to produce electricity.5. Which of the following is true about the device mentioned in the passage?A It has a large gear and a smaller gear.B It’s easy to use, but difficult to move.C It’s quite cheap.D It’s still being tested.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:On-the-job smoking is a hot issue for both smokers and non-smokers, and many managers now see smoking as a productivity problem. Although some people question whether smoking really affects one’s productivity, it has, in fact, been proven that a smoker costs a com pany more than a non-smoker. According to Professor William Weis, a smoking employee costs his or her employer about $ 5,700 more a year than a never-smoker. These costs include medical care, lost earnings and insurance. And absence due to smoking breaks is one of the productivity problems, yet it accounts for a great deal of employer costs.(78) When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problem is the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers. It has long been proven that smoking is linked to lung cancer. Now many health experts warn that passive smoking can cause lung cancer and other illnesses in healthy never-smokers. Passive smoking can be defined as exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke in enclosed areas. Anyone who has been with smokers indeed knows that their smoke can cause eye irritation, coughing, headaches and throat soreness. While eye irritation may seem a small thing to some smokers, it nevertheless is a problem that occurs every workday in offices and break-rooms and can lead to greater health problems. Employees who do not smoke should not be subjected to the risks of passive smokingand need to be able to work in a safe environment. Surgeon General Koop states that the right of the smoker stops at the point where his or her smoking increases the disease risk of those occupying the same environment.6. All the following cases are on-the-job smoking except that____.A an employer smokes while working in the officeB a taxi driver smokes while driving the carC a worker smokes while working in the workshopD a worker smokes while reading in the train7. According to the passage, on-the-job smoking affects an employee’s performance in the office in that_____.A he can concentrate on what he is doing while smokingB he often goes away from his desk to smoke in the break-roomC he often asks for sick leave as a result of too much smokingD he takes a rest from time to time because of eye irritation8. Many managers do not seem to be in favor of on-the-job smoking mainly because it ____.A reduces productivity of the company to a certain degreeB does harm to the health of never-smokers of the companyC affects the relationship between smokers and non-smokersD makes the break-rooms more crowded and more polluted9. Passive smoking means____A never-smokers take up the habit of smoking unwillinglyB never-smokers have to put up with the active smokersC never-smokers take in smoke released by a lit cigaretteD never-smokers share an enclosed area with smokers10. In the second part of the passage, the author suggests banning on-the-job smoking so as to____.A cut down costs of medical care and insuranceB create a healthy and safe working environmentC prevent eye irritation from becoming a big health problemD improve the smoking employees’ work efficiencyPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passageNot all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares(噩梦).(79)Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase(抹去), the effect of painful memories.In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. (80) So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.“Some memories can ruin people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions.” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard MedicalSchool. “This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”But those who are against the research say that it is very dangerous to change memories because memories give us our identity. They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.“All of us can think of bad events in our lived th at were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure we want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.11. The passage is mainly about _____.A a new medical inventionB a new research on memoriesC a way of erasing painful memoriesD an argument about the research on the pill12. The drug tested on people can ____.A cause the brain to fix memoriesB stop people remembering their experiencesC prevent body producing certain chemicalsD wipe out the emotional effects of memories13. We can infer from the passage that_____.A people doubt the effects of the pillsB the pill will stop people’s bad experiencesC taking the pill will do harm to people’s healthD the pill has probably been produced in America14. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?A Some memories can ruin people’s lives.B People want to get rid of bad memories.C Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.D The pill will reduce peo ple’s sufferings from bad memories.15. The word “scars” in Paragraph One is close in meaning to ____.A good storiesB painsC experiencesD memoriesPart II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. Don’t be too ___ about things you are not supposed to know.A strangeB amusingC curiousD conscious17. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ____ he is likely to lose control over the plane.A whereB whichC whileD why18. In order to change attitudes ___ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.A aboutB ofC towardsD on19. The fact came up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.A whatB whichC thatD whose20. It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science.A an art much asB much an art asC as an art much asD as much an art as21. _____, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.A However the story is amusingB No matter amusing the story isC However amusing the story isD No matter how the story is amusing22. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm____.A weatherB temperatureC seasonD climate23. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get ____ by a car.A run outB run overC run awayD run after24. ___, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.A Strangely enoughB Enough strangelyC Strange enoughD Enough strange25. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether they will enjoy it.A to seeB to be seenC seeingD seen26. ----You seem to show interest in cooking.-----What? ____, I’m getting tired of it.A On the contraryB To the contraryC On the other handD To the other hand27. These wild flowers are so special that I would do ____ I can to save them.A whateverB thatC whichD whichever28. Time will____ whether I made the right choice or not.A seeB sayC tellD know29. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage ____ the girl and took her away, ____ into the woods.A seizing; disappearedB seized; disappearedC seizing; disappearingD seized; disappearing30. It suddenly ____ me how we could improve the situation.A occurredB fearedC shookD struck31. Was it because he was ill ____ he asked for leave?A soB whenC whyD that32. John likes Chinese food, but he ____ eating with chopsticks.A is used toB used toC isn’t used toD didn’t used to33. FujianProvince lies ____ the east of China and Taiwan is ____ the east of Fujian.A in; inB to; inC to; toD in; to34. For John this was the beginning of a new life, _____he thought he would never see,A whatB thatC oneD it35. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and ____ to climb it the next morning.A set aboutB set offC set upD set out36. We should do as much ad we can ____ our country better and more beautiful.A makeB to makeC makesD making37. “To put of something” means “to _____”.A look for itB put it in placeC postpone itD cancel it38. _____, he’ll make a first-class tennis player,A Giving timeB To give timeC Given timeD Being given time39. ----Did you see her off the day before yesterday?----No, but I wish I ____.A wereB didC hadD would40. Some drivers always drive carelessly. There is some ____ danger while they are driving.A painfulB potentialC probableD primary41. You have stayed at home for two days. It’s time you ____ for a walk.A go outB went outC will go outD would go out42. Can you ____ the three mistakes in this paragraph?A turn outB bring outC call outD pick out43. This is much ____ to the one I bought last week.A worseB lowerC inferiorD equal44. _____ their country has plenty of oil, ours has none.A WhileB WhereC WhenD Unless45. There at the door stood a girl about the same height ____.A as meB as mineC with mineD with mePart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. The reporter was very pleased when the chairman allowed him to ask few questions.A B C D47. He tried to learn Greek but soon got tired of it and gave up it.A B C D48. With the sun setting, we stopped working, putting away our tools and were going to goA B C Dhome.49. Polite manners in China demand that a person stands up when anyone enters a room orA B Cwhen anyone hands him something.D50. This is the sportsman whom everyone says will win the gold medal at the WinterA B C DOlympic Games.51. I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John’s birthday party, hadn’t you?A B C D52. E-mail as well as mobile telephones are becoming more and more popular in dailyA B C Dcommunication.53. They are going to have the servicemen installed an electric fan in the office tomorrow.A B C D54. Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday.A B C D55. Lesson Three is the most difficult lesson, but it isn’t the most difficult lesson in BookA B C DFour.Part IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Scientists say that something very serious is happening to the earth. It will begin to get__56__ in the following years. There will be major changes in ___57__ in the new century. Coastal waters will have a __58__ temperature. This will have a __59__ effect on agriculture. In northern areas, the __60__ season will be ten days longer by the year 2010. However, in warmerareas, it will be too dry. The __61__ of water could __62__ by eighty percent. This would __63__ a large decrease in agriculture production.World temperature could __64__ two degrees centigrade by the year 2040. However, the increase could be three times as great in the Artic and Antarctic area. This could cause the __65__ sheets to melt and raise the __66__ of the oceans __67__ one to two meters. Many coastal cities would be __68__ water.Why is this happening? There is too __69__ carbon dioxide in the air. __70__ oil, gas and coal burn, they create large amounts of carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide lets __71__ enter the earth’s atmosphere and __72__ the earth. However, it doesn’t let as much heat __73__ the atmosphere and enter space. It’s like a blanket. The heat __74__ the sun can pass through the blanket to warm the earth. Th e heat __75__ there and can’t escape through the blanket again.Scientists call this the green-house effect.56. A warmer B colder C better D worse57. A land B agriculture C climate D weather58. A lower B higher C normal D proper59. A good B general C serious D useful60. A getting B playing C taking D growing61. A much B many C amount D number62. A fall B decrease C refuse D rise63. A lead B keep C make D cause64. A increase B drop C lift D realize65. A water B rain C stone D ice66. A degree B level C coast D area67. A by B to C of D with68. A above B under C below D over69. A little B many C few D much70. A If B Because C When D Why71. A sunlight B air C rain D gas72. A cold B protect C hurt D heat73. A enter B get C leave D reach74. A through B by C from D on75. A stores B arrives C stands D staysPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify meanings in the context.76. Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy.77. Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity78. When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problem is the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers.79. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories.80. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81. 我想说的是，在奥运会上做志愿者（volunteer）对于年轻人是有意义的事。
北京08年11月成人英语三级A卷试题及答案（3）
Part III Identification (10%) Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 46. The reporter was very pleased when the chairman allowed him to ask few questions. A B C D 47. He tried to learn Greek but soon got tired of it and gave up it. A B C D 48. With the sun setting, we stopped working, putting away our tools and were going to go home. A B C D 49. Polite manners in China demand that a person stands up when anyone enters a room or when A B C anyone hands him something. D 50. This is the sportsman whom everyone says will win the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. A B C D 51. I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John’s birthday party, hadn’t you? A B C D 52. E-mail as well as mobile telephones are becoming more and more popular in daily communication. A B C D 53. They are going to have the servicemen installed an electric fan in the office tomorrow. A B C D 54. Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday. A B C D 55. Lesson Three is the most difficult lesson, but it isn’t the most difficult lesson in Book Four. A B C D Part III Identification (10%) Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 46. The reporter was very pleased when the chairman allowed him to ask few questions. A B C D 47. He tried to learn Greek but soon got tired of it and gave up it. A B C D 48. With the sun setting, we stopped working, putting away our tools and were going to go home. A B C D 49. Polite manners in China demand that a person stands up when anyone enters a room or when A B C anyone hands him something. D 50. This is the sportsman whom everyone says will win the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. A B C D 51. I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John’s birthday party, hadn’t you? A B C D 52. E-mail as well as mobile telephones are becoming more and more popular in daily communication. A B C D 53. They are going to have the servicemen installed an electric fan in the office tomorrow. A B C D 54. Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday. A B C D 55. Lesson Three is the most difficult lesson, but it isn’t the most difficult lesson in Book Four. A B C D Part III Identification (10%) Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 46. The reporter was very pleased when the chairman allowed him to ask few questions. A B C D 47. He tried to learn Greek but soon got tired of it and gave up it. A B C D 48. With the sun setting, we stopped working, putting away our tools and were going to go home. A B C D 49. Polite manners in China demand that a person stands up when anyone enters a room or when A B C anyone hands him something. D 50. This is the sportsman whom everyone says will win the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. A B C D 51. I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John’s birthday party, hadn’t you? A B C D 52. E-mail as well as mobile telephones are becoming more and more popular in daily communication. A B C D 53. They are going to have the servicemen installed an electric fan in the office tomorrow. A B C D 54. Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday. A B C D 55. Lesson Three is the most difficult lesson, but it isn’t the most difficult lesson in Book Four. A B C D。
11月北京成人学位英语真题A卷及答案
2006年11月北京成人学位英语真题(A)卷及答案Part I Reading Comprehension（30％）Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:One study shows that Americans prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”,“No”,“Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah” rather than with a longer reply. (76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent. Very often, Americans are in a hurry and may greet you with a single word “Hi”,indeed; this is a greeting you will hear again and again during your stay in the United States. It is used by everyone, regardless of rank, age or occupation. However, those who are accustomed to longer greetings may require a little more time before they feel comfortable with American simple talk.Americans sometimes use plain talk when they are uncomfortable. (77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply . They don’t want to be impolite or rude, you can be sure that they liked what was said about them. Except for certain holidays, such as Christmas, Americans don’t usually give gifts. Thus, you will find Americans embarrassed as they accept gifts, especially if they have nothing to give in return. They are generally a warm but informal people.1.The fact that Americans like shorter answers tells us ______.A.they reply very quickly in a hurryB.they choose words too carefullyC.they like replying brieflyD.they want to be as polite as they can2.Those who like using beautiful or formal words _____.A.need more time to get used to American simple greetingB.need no time to get familiar with American greetingC.do not very much like American way of greetingD.think Americans are not polite whatever3.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Americans often answer with the words like “sure”,“yeah.”B.They are not impolite with brief replies.C.Americans in high ranks must use formal words in greeting.D.Americans are a warm but informal people.4.The Americans like others’ praise but if in a polite way ________.A.they don’t know what to way in replyB.they feel somewhat uneasyC.they don’t want to replyD.both A and B5.The passage indicates that _______.A.Americans exchange gifts the first time they meet.B.Americans seldom give gifts except for some holidays.C.Americans often bring some gifts to their friends.D.Americans only want to get gifts from others.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:(78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家). It has been argued that the supply of good land is limited. To feed a large population, inferior land must be cultivated and the good land worded intensively. Thus , each person produces less and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other economists have argued that a large population gives more scope for specialization and the development of facilities such as ports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them.One of the difficulties in carrying out a world-wide birth control program lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country depending on the level of industrial development and the availability of food and raw materials. In the developing country where a vastly expanded population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate, whatever the consequences may be. In the highly industrialized society the problem may be more complex. A decreasing birth rate may lead to unemployment because it results in a declining market for manufactured goods. (79)When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.6. A smaller population may mean _______.A.higher productivity, but a lower average incomeB.lower productivity, but a higher average incomeC.lower productivity, and a lower average incomeD.higher productivity, and a higher average income7.According to the passage, a large population will provide a chance fordeveloping _______.A. agricultureB. transport systemC. industryD. national economy8.In a developed country, people will perhaps go out of work if the birthrate_______.A. goes upB. is decreasingC. remains stable D is out of control9.According to the passage slowly rising birthrate perhaps is good for ________.A. a developed nationB. a developing nationC. every nation with a big populationD. every nation with a small population10.It is no easy job to carry out a general plan for birth control throughout theworld because ______.A.there are too many underdeveloped countries in the worldB.underdeveloped countries have low level of industrial developmentC.different governments have different views about the problemD.even developed countries may have complex problemsPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. It was first used as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C..We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use; it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East In ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in 16th century. And again it became a symbol of power and authority.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. (80)It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.11. The first use of umbrella was as_____.A. protection against rainB. a shade against the sunC. a symbol of powerD. a symbol of honor12._____were regarded as the people who first used umbrellas.A. RomansB. GreeksC. ChineseD. Europeans13. The umbrella was used only by royal people or those in high office______.A. in European in the eighteenth centuryB. in ancient Egypt and BabylonC. in the Far East in ancient timesD. during the Milddle Ages14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Women enjoy using umbrella with varies kinds of colorsB. The inventor of the umbrella is unknownC. Once ordinary people had no right to use umbrellasD. Umbrellas were popular and cheap in the ancient times15. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. When Was the Umbrella InventedB. The Role of Umbrella in HistoryC. The Colors and Shapes of UmbrellaD. Who Needed Umbrella FirstPart Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure （30％）16. The news quickly spread through the village ______ the war had ended.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. where17. We hurried to the station ______ find ourselves three hours earlier for the train.A. only toB. in order toC. so as toD. such as to18. I meant ______ you , but I’m afraid I forgot.A. ringingB. being ringingC. to ringingD. to ring19. We live in a time ______, more than ever before in history, people are movingA. whatB. whenC. whichD. where20. Is there any possibility of getting the price______ further?A. reducedB. reduceC. reducingD. be reduced21. _______ you feel too ill to go out. I would rather not stay at home tonight.A. Because B Although C. Unless D. If22. Because of many mistakes, she was made ______ these letters again.A. typeB. to typingC. typedD. to type23. It is hot and dry; the flowers need ______.A. being wateredB. be wateredC. to waterD. to be watered24. He began by showing us where the country was and went on _______ us about its climate.A. tellingB. to tellC. to tellingD. to be told25. Our failure _____ ourselves to modern life often causes us trouble in our work.A. to adoptB. to applyC. to adaptD. to act26. Once _____ of the necessity of a move, he worked hard to find a new home.A. convincedB. be convincedC. convincingD. having convinced27. So many representatives _______ , the conference had to be put off.A. were absentB. to be absentC. being absentD. had been absent28. In no case _____ the students from exploring new ideas.A. we should preventB. we could preventC. should we preventD. shouldn’t prevent29. I don’t think it advisable that Tom _____ to the job since he has no experience.A. be assignedB. is assignedC. will be assignedD. has been assigned30. With all this work on hand, she ______ to the dance party last night.A. oughtn’t to goB. hadn’t goneC. shouldn’t have goneD. mustn’t have gone31. As Christmas was coming, the town began a ______ clearing on a large scale.A. throughB. thoroughC. thoughD. thought32. E-mail writing has became the usual means of communication _______ people some distance away.A. forB. onC. to C. with33. It is a good idea for parents to monitor the _____ as well as the kind of television that their children watch.A. numberB. sizeC. amountD. screen34. I’m afraid that there isn’t _____ for you in my car.A. placeB. seatC. cornerD. room35. It suddenly _____ to me that we could use a computer to do the job.A. happenedB. occurredC. agreedD. presented36. The old people often raise ______ for the sake of companionship.A. petsB. pipesC. pillsD. pies37. The river here is very wide but ____, so you can walk across it.A. narrowB. arrowC. shallowD. hollow38. The streets were empty ____ the policemen on duty.A. besidesB. exceptC. exceptingD. except for39. Don’t leave matches or cigarettes on the table within the _____ of little children.A. handB. reachC. spaceD. distance40. –How did you pay the workers?–As a rule , they were paid by ______.A. the hourB. an hourC. hourD. the time40.—How did you pay the workers?—As a rule, there were paid by_____.A. the hourB. an hourC. hourD. the time41.____ of the students in our class are from the north.A. Two ninthB. Second ninthC. Second ninesD. Two ninths42. My father has classes ____ day: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.A. each otherB. every otherC. this and the otherD. all other43. This morning Jack came to school late____.A. than usualB. as usualC. like usualD. like usually44. I’m putting on weight. The doctor has warned me to ____sugar.A. keep upB. keep backC. keep offD. keep away45. We were ____ for half an hour in the traffic and so we arrived late.A. kept upB. held upC. cut upD. brought upPart Ⅲ Identification（10％）46. He didn’t dare to leave the house for fear someone would recognize him soon.A B C D47. You can see the whole city for miles from here in a clear day.A B C D48. He wished he didn’t tell her the truth that brought her so much pain.A B C D49. The room, which window faces the south, is the nicest one of all on this floor.A B C D50. He is a true friend of mine, whom I can always depend whenever I get into trouble.A B C D51. Let’s go and watch that mew movie at eight tonight, won’t we?A B C D52. It is very important that the students’ voice is heard by the authorities of all our schools.A B C D53. This is such a beautiful day that everyone around us feel like going out fora walk.A B C D54. We saw a big dog that was fierce and felt frightened in our way home.A B C D55. You will feel inconvenient in Japan if you can either speak Japanese nor English.A B C DPart Ⅳ Cloze （10％）In most cultures, when you meet acquaintances for the first time during a day, it is normal to greet them. The main purpose of this greeting is to 56 a good relationship between the people 57 and each language usually has 58 set phrases which can be used for this purpose. Sometimes, though, there can be 59 differences in the type of phrases which can be used, and cultural misunderstandings can easily60. The following is a true example.A young British woman went to Hong Kong to work, and at the time of her 61 she knew nothing about the Chinese culture of language. 62 her way to school one day, she went to the bank to get some money. 63, the bank clerk asked her if she had had her lunch. She was extremely surprised 64 such a question because in the British culture it would be 65 an indirect invitation to lunch. Between unmarried young people it can also 66 the young man’s interest in dating the girl. 67 this bank clerk was a complete stranger 68 the British girl, she was very much taken aback(生气), and hastily commented that she had eaten 69. After this she 70 to school and was even more surprised when one of the teachers asked the same question. By now she 71 why they asked it.73 the following days she was asked the same question again and again. Only much later 74 that the question had no real meaning 75 –it was merely a greeting.56. A. build on B. build upC. build intoD. build out57. A. concerned B. concernC. concerningD. to concern58. A. a number of B. the number ofC. the amount ofD. an amount of59. A. considered B. consideringC. considerableD. considerate60. A. raise B. raiseC. arouseD. lead61. A. arrive B. arrivedC. arrivesD. arrival62. A. In B. ToC. ByD. On63. A. To her disappointment B. In her disappointmentC. To her surpriseD. In her surprise64. A. on B. atC. toD. with65. A. regarded as B. defined asC. looked asD. thought as66. A. reflect B. intendC. releaseD. indicate67. A. Since B. ThatC. FarD. With68. A. with B. byC. toD. at69. A. yet B. alreadyC. tooD. at all70. A. processed B. producedC. providedD. proceeded71. A. released B. relievedC. realizedD. regretted72. A. with regards B. as toC. as ifD. as far as73. A. In B. OnC. AtD. For74. A. she discovered B. she did discoverC. did she discoverD. does she discover75. A. above all B. after allC. in allD. at allPart Ⅴ Translation （20％）(76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent.(77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply .(78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家).(79) When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened.(80) It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.(81) 她的工作是照看这些老人。
北京市学位英语历年真题201904182008年11月 试题及答案
2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统考B卷Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Not all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares(噩梦).(76)Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase(抹去), the effect of painful memories.In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. (77) So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.“Some memories can ruin people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions.” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”But those who are against the research say that it is very dangerous to change memories because memories give us our identity. They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.“All of us can think of bad events in our lived that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure we want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.1. The passage is mainly about _____.A. a new medical inventionB. a new research on memoriesC. a way of erasing painful memoriesD. an argument about the research on the pill2. The drug tested on people can ____.A. cause the brain to fix memoriesB. stop people remembering their experiencesC. prevent body producing certain chemicalsD. wipe out the emotional effects of memories3. We can infer from the passage that_____.A. people doubt the effects of the pillsB. the pill will stop people’s bad experiencesC. taking the pill will do harm to people’s healthD. the pill has probably been produced in America4. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?A. Some memories can ruin people’s lives.B. People want to get rid of bad memories.C. Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.D. The pill will reduce people’s sufferings from bad memories.5. The word “scars” in Paragraph One is close in meaning to ____.A. good storiesB. painsC. experiencesD. memoriesPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:On-the-job smoking is a hot issue for both smokers and non-smokers, and many managers now see smoking as a productivity problem. Although some people question whether smoking really affects one’s productivity, it has, in fact, been proven that a smoker costs a company more than a non-smoker. According to Professor William Weis, a smoking employee costs his or her employer about $ 5,700 more a year than a never-smoker. These costs include medical care, lost earnings and insurance. And absence due to smoking breaks is one of the productivity problems, yet it accounts for a great deal of employer costs.(78) When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problem is the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers. It has long been proven that smoking is linked to lung cancer. Now many health experts warn that passive smoking can cause lung cancer and other illnesses in healthy never-smokers. Passive smoking can be defined as exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke in enclosed areas. Anyone who has been with smokers indeed knows that their smoke can cause eye irritation, coughing, headaches and throat soreness. While eye irritation may seem a small thing to some smokers, it nevertheless is a problem that occurs every workday in offices and break-rooms and can lead to greater health problems. Employees who do not smoke should not be subjected to the risks of passive smoking and need to be able to work in a safe environment. Surgeon General Koop states that the right of the smoker stops at the point where his or her smoking increases the disease risk of those occupying the same environment.6. All the following cases are on-the-job smoking except that____.A. an employer smokes while working in the officeB. a taxi driver smokes while driving the carC. a worker smokes while working in the workshopD. a worker smokes while reading in the train7. According to the passage, on-the-job smoking affects an employee’s performance in t he office in that_____.A. he can concentrate on what he is doing while smokingB. he often goes away from his desk to smoke in the break-roomC. he often asks for sick leave as a result of too much smokingD. he takes a rest from time to time because of eye irritation8. Many managers do not seem to be in favor of on-the-job smoking mainly because it ____.A. reduces productivity of the company to a certain degreeB. does harm to the health of never-smokers of the companyC. affects the relationship between smokers and non-smokersD. makes the break-rooms more crowded and more polluted9. Passive smoking means____A. never-smokers take up the habit of smoking unwillinglyB. never-smokers have to put up with the active smokersC. never-smokers take in smoke released by a lit cigaretteD. never-smokers share an enclosed area with smokers10. In the second part of the passage, the author suggests banning on-the-job smoking so asto____.A. cut down costs of medical care and insuranceB. create a healthy and safe working environmentC. prevent eye irritation from becoming a big health problemD. improve the smoking employees’ work efficiencyPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passageScientists in India have invented a new way to produce electricity. Their invention does not get its power from oil, coal or other fuels. It produces electricity with the power of animals. India has about eighty million bullocks. They do all kinds of jobs. They work in the fields. They pull vehicles through the streets. They carry water containers. (79)Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy. Scientists at the National Institute for Industrial Engineering in Bombay wondered whether the millions of bullocks could help. Many villages in India lack electricity, but they have many bullocks. And often the animals are not working. One job done by bullocks is to pump water out of the well. The animals do this by walking around and around in a circle. As they walk, they turn a heavy stick that makes the pump move. This simple technology is centuries old. Scientists thought that the same technology could be used to produce electricity. Bullocks walk in a circle only two or three times a minute. This is much too slow to produce electricity, but it can create enough power to turn a series of gears. A large gear sits next to a smaller gear. As the large gear turns, it causes the smaller gear to turn. That gear turns an even smaller one. Each gear moves faster because it is a little smaller. The smallest gear may turn extremely fast. (80)Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity.According to the officials in the United Nations, the idea is being tested at several places in India. The device is easy to operate and repair. And it can be moved easily. It costs about three hundred and seven dollars now to make such a device, but production of large numbers of them could cut the cost of each to about two hundred dollars.11. Who first thought of using bullocks to provide energy?A. Indian energy officialsB. Scientists in IndiaC. Officials in the United NationsD. Researchers in Europe.12. Which kind of job that the bullocks do is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Pulling vehiclesB. Plowing fieldsC. Pumping water out if wellsD. Carrying food baskets.13. Why are bullocks used to provide energy in India?A. Because bullocks have long been used by Indian peopleB. Because bullocks walk slowly and are easy to controlC. Because there are few non-working bullocks in IndiaD. Because there is not enough oil in India14. In the sentence “This simple technology is centuries old” in Paragraph One, “This simpletechnology” refers to _____.A. using bullocks to produce energyB. using pumps to draw water outC. having bullocks walk around to make the pump moveD. connecting gears of different sizes to produce electricity.15. Which of the following is true about the device mentioned in the passage?A. It has a large gear and a smaller gear.B. It’s easy to use, but difficult to move.C. It’s quite cheap.D. It’s still being tested.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm____.A. weatherB. temperatureC. seasonD. climate17. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get ____ by a car.A. run outB. run overC. run awayD. run after18. ___, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.A. Strangely enoughB. Enough strangelyC. Strange enoughD. Enough strange19. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether they willenjoy it.A. to seeB. to be seenC. seeingD. seen20. ----You seem to show interest in cooking.-----What? ____, I’m getting tired of it.A. On the contraryB. To the contraryC. On the other handD. To the other hand21. These wild flowers are so special that I would do ____ I can to save them.A. whateverB. thatC. whichD. whichever22. Time will____ whether I made the right choice or not.A. seeB. sayC. tellD. know23. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage ____ the girl and took her away, ____ into thewoods.A. seizing; disappearedB. seized; disappearedC. seizing; disappearingD. seized; disappearing24. It suddenly ____ me how we could improve the situation.A occurredB fearedC shookD struck25. Was it because he was ill ____ he asked for leave?A. soB. whenC. whyD. that26. John likes Chinese food, but he ____ eating with chopsticks.A. is used toB. used toC. isn’t used toD. didn’t used to27. Fujian Province lies ____ the east of China and Taiwan is ____ the east of Fujian.A. in; inB. to; inC. to; toD. in; to28. For John this was the beginning of a new life, _____he thought he would never see,A. whatB. thatC. oneD. it29. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and ____ to climb it the next morning.A. set aboutB. set offC. set upD. set out30. We should do as much ad we can ____ our country better and more beautiful.A. makeB. to makeC. makesD. making31. “To put of something” means “to _____”.A. look for itB. put it in placeC. postpone itD. cancel it32. _____, he’ll make a first-class tennis player,A. Giving timeB. To give timeC. Given timeD. Being given time33. ----Did you see her off the day before yesterday?----No, but I wish I ____.A. wereB. didC. hadD. would34. Some drivers always drive carelessly. There is some ____ danger while they are driving.A. painfulB. potentialC. probableD. primary35. You have st ayed at home for two days. It’s time you ____ for a walk.A. go outB. went outC. will go outD. would go out36. Can you ____ the three mistakes in this paragraph?A. turn outB. bring outC. call outD. pick out37. This is much ____ to the one I bought last week.A. worseB. lowerC. inferiorD. equal38. _____ their country has plenty of oil, ours has none.A. WhileB. WhereC. WhenD. Unless39. There at the door stood a girl about the same height ____.A. as me B as mine C with mine D with me40. Don’t be too ___ about things you are not supposed to know.A. strangeB. amusingC. curiousD. conscious41. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ____ he is likely to lose control over the plane.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why42. In order to change attitudes ___ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.A. aboutB. ofC. towardsD. on43. The fact came up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 monthsold.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. whose44. It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science.A. an art much asB. much an art asC. as an art much asD. as much an art as45. _____, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.A. However the story is amusingB. No matter amusing the story isC. However amusing the story isD. No matter how the story is amusingPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. This is the sportsman whom everyone says will win the gold medal at the Winter OlympicA B C DGames.47. I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John’s birthday party,hadn’t you?A B C D48. E-mail as well as mobile telephones are becoming more and more popular in dailyA B C Dcommunication.49. They are going to have the servicemen installed an electric fan in the office tomorrow.A B C D50. Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday.A B C D51. Lesson Three is the most difficult lesson, but it isn’t the most difficult lesson in Book Four.A B C D52. The reporter was very pleased when the chairman allowed him to ask few questions.A B C D53. He tried to learn Greek but soon got tired of it and gave up it.A B C D54. With the sun setting, we stopped working, putting away our tools and were going to go home.A B C D55. Polite manners in China demand that a person stands up when anyone enters a room or whenA B Canyone hands him something.DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Scientists say that something very serious is happening to the earth. It will begin to get __56__ in the following years. There will be major changes in ___57__ in the new century. Coastal waters will have a __58__ temperature. This will have a __59__ effect on agriculture. In northern areas, the __60__ season will be ten days longer by the year 2010. However, in warmer areas, it will be too dry. The __61__ of water could __62__ by eighty percent. This would __63__ a large decrease in agriculture production.World temperature could __64__ two degrees centigrade by the year 2040. However, the increase could be three times as great in the Artic and Antarctic area. This could cause the __65__ sheets to melt and raise the __66__ of the oceans __67__ one to two meters. Many coastal cities would be __68__ water.Why is this happening? There is too __69__ carbon dioxide in the air. __70__ oil, gas and coal burn, they create large amounts of carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide lets __71__ enter the earth’s atmosphere and __72__ the earth. However, it doesn’t let as much heat __73__ the atmosphere and enter space. It’s like a blanket. Th e heat __74__ the sun can pass through the blanket to warm the earth. The heat __75__ there and can’t escape through the blanket again.Scientists call this the green-house effect.56. A. warmer B. colder C. better D. worse57. A. land B. agriculture C. climate D. weather58. A. lower B. higher C. normal D. proper59. A. good B. general C. serious D. useful60. A. getting B. playing C. taking D. growing61. A. much B. many C. amount D. number62. A. fall B. decrease C. refuse D. rise63. A. lead B. keep C. make D. cause64. A. increase B. drop C. lift D. realize65. A. water B. rain C. stone D. ice66. A. degree B. level C. coast D. area67. A. by B. to C. of D. with68. A. above B. under C. below D. over69. A. little B. many C. few D. much70. A. If B. Because C. When D. Why71. A. sunlight B. air C. rain D. gas72. A. cold B. protect C. hurt D. heat73. A. enter B. get C. leave D. reach74. A. through B. by C. from D. on75. A. stores B. arrives C. stands D. staysPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify meanings in the context. 76. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help peopleforget bad memories.77. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced,not that the memories are erased.78. When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problemis the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers.79. Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy.80. Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientiststo produce electricitySection BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81. 在我看来，他们很难掩盖事实真相。
11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试(真题和答案)
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试侣败床暑睡缆赐幻蝎耻伊汹密徊佣帽彩找颇类券果才衬前馅咨态婆低韵仗史秽砰腥2014年11月Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Jarden Zinc（锌）Products, a large zinc plant a few miles outside Greeneville, Tennessee，has a special claim. Since 1982, it has been the only supplier of penny blanks for the U.S. Mint (铸币厂). It’s a good business for Jarden-since 2000，the company has earned more than﹩800 million. But it may not be a good deal for the U.S.(76) The value of the penny has been dropping for years. In 2006, it began to cost more than a penny to make a penny. It now costs 2￠to produce a 1￠coin. Many countries have stopped using pennies. Is it time for the U.S. to do the same?Jarden and the zinc industry are fighting to keep the penny. Since 2006, Jarden has given﹩1.2 million to Americans for Common Cents (ACC). The group’s mission is to keep the penny in use. Mark Weller is ACC’s executive director. He argues that there are three main reasons for keeping the penny: Without it, we would become more reliant on the five-cent coin, which also has problems; charities(慈善机构)that depend on penny drives would not be able to raise as much money; and a 2012 survey shows that 67% of Americans want to keep the penny. (77) Many people surveyed said they feared they would end up paying more for products.Many experts disagree with ACC, They point to the dozens of countries that have gotten rid of their lowest-value coins without raising prices for consumers. And charities don’t seem too concerned either.President Barack Obama says the mint could explore using cheaper metals to make pennies. Steel is less expensive than zinc. Pennies are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. But no matter what it is made of, the penny’s days may be numbered. Most in-store purchases are now made with credit cards, not cash. Is it time for a change?1、what is the main idea of the passage?A. Many countries are trying to reduce the cost of making coins.B. These days a penny made is a penny wasted.C. There is disagreement over whether the U.S. should stop using pennies.D. Many countries have stopped using pennies.2、The mission of ACC is to _______.A. conduct online surveysB. lower the production costs of the pennyC. raise money for charitiesD. keep the penny in use3、The penny coin is mainly made of＿＿＿＿A. copperB. steelC. ironD. zinc4、What does the sentence “the penny’s days may be numbered” in the last paragraph probably mean?A．The penny may be out of use very soon.B．The value of the penny may rise.C．The penny has a special place in American history.D．The penny is part of American culture.5、According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A．Jarden is the sole supplier of the zinc the U.S. Mint uses to make the penny.B．The majority of American people are in favor of keeping the penny.C．Many Americans fear that getting rid of the penny would cause prices to rise.D. The U.S. Mint now spends 2.4 cents to make a penny.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth，England. He was the second of eight children. His father always had problems with money. When Charles was 12 years old, his father went to prison because he was in debt. Charles had to leave school to help his family. He got a job in a dirty, old factory. Charles Dickens never forgot his difficult childhood. Many of his stories and books were about poor people and their problems.(78)Later, Charles went back to school for two more years. He left school when he was 15 years old to become a newspaper reporter. In 1836, he began to write The Pickwick Papers. It was published as a series and was a huge success. By age 24, Dickens was a prominent writer in both Great Britain and the United States.Many people bought his books, but they also paid to hear him read his stories aloud. Because there was no radio or television, people liked to hear famous writers read in public. Dickens read his works like he was acting in a play. He went on very successful reading tours and earned a lot of money.Dickens was meticulous (过分注意琐事的). Everything had to be just right. When he worked at home, everything had to be in its place. He worked at a desk by a window that always had a vase (花瓶) of flowers and the same ornaments (装饰物) on it. (79)He wrote 2, 000 words a day and he required complete quiet while he wrote. He divided his page into three parts, and on each side he had notes in difficult colors. The main writing was in middle, the story notes were in the right margin, and the chapter notes were in the left margin. He also cared a lot about his appearance.6. Charles Dickens’ father was put into prison because he.A. stole money from other peopleB. refused to pay taxC. didn’t pay for his children’s educationD. owed money to other people7. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE？A. Dickens loved to travelB. Dickens’ stories were mostly about his own childhoodC. Dickens made a lot of money on his reading toursD. Dickens left school to write The Pickwick Papers8. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is TRUE？A. He was a peaceful personB. He was a quiet writerC. He worked very hard at schoolD. He cared a lot about things around him9. The word “prominent” in the second paragr aph means .A. famousB. thoughtfulC. carefulD. difficult10. After the last paragraph, the author will most probably discuss Dickens’.A. successB. appearanceC. worksD. childhoodPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Computer technology is advancing so fast that old hardware quickly becomes completely obsolete. The electronic waster (e-waste) from this constantly growing field is polluting the environment, both here and abroad.Computers contain toxic (有毒的) materials such as lead. Despite the danger of throwing these hazardous materials in a landfill (垃圾填埋场), that’s exactly where tons of computers end up. Americans reuse or recycle only about 10 percent of the 50 million computers they replace each year, according to ABC News. Eighty percent is being stockpiled (囤积), which could create even bigger problems in the future, and the remaining 10 percent is landfilled. Throwing e-waste in landfills creates a potential for landfills are tougher in the United States than in many other countries, e-waste is often exported, especially to some developing countries.(80)Some countries are creating policies to deal with the growing e-waste problem. In the Netherlands, you can bring your old computer to the seller when buying a new one, and the seller must by law accept it free of charge. Japan passed a law in 2001 requiring producers to recycle certain parts.In the united states, a movement called the Computer TakeBack Campaign is demanding that producers take more responsibility for disposing of (处理) old computers, California and Massachusetts recently prohibited certain computer parts in landfills, while Apple and IBM take back computers for about a $30 fee.from them. Lastly, many nonprofit programs accept used equipment, and services have popped up that distribute old computers to schools and other organizations.11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Main Exports of AmericaB. The Computer TakeBack CampaignC. The Harm of E-waste TreatmentD. Electronic Waste-a Global Problem12. What does the word “obsolete” in the first paragraph probably mean?A. FashionableB. UsefulC. Out of dateD. Out of controlmillion computers each year.13. Americans reuse aboutA. 5B. 10C. 15D. 2014. According to the passage, American electronic waste is exported to other countries because these countries have .A. the resources and more space to process the e-wasteB. less strictly enforced environment safety standardsC. a lot of skilled e-waste workersD. many computer recycling businesses15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Japan passed a law to address the e-waste problemB. Compared with stockpile, landfill is a better and safer method to deal with e-wasteC. Apple will pay you $50 for recycling your old computer when you buy a new one from themD. Old computers are safe to the environment even when improperly disposed ofPartⅡ Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. The fried fish we ate at the resta urant yesterday is delicious. I’d like to have it again even if it costs_______. A．as twice much B. twice as much C. much as twice D. as much twice17. _______ too much to do, they have to keep themselves busy all day long.A. HavingB. HaveC. HadD. Being18. Air pollution, together with overpopulation, _______ many problems in big cities.A. are causingB. is causingC. are causedD. is causedA. mustn’tB. can’tC. shouldn’tD. needn’t20. ________ from space, our earth, with water covering 70% of its surface, appears as a “blue planet”.A. SeeingB. To be seenC. SeenD. Having seen21. The mere fact_______ most people believe a nuclear war would be mad does not mean that it will not occur.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. why22. It was _______ he had made such great contributions to world peace that he won the Nobel Prize for Peace.A. thatB. becauseC. howD. why23. If it _______ tomorrow, we won’t go for a picnic.A. will rainB. should rainC. rainsD. rained24. The number of members in the club ______ to two hundred.A. were limitedB. limitsC. was limitedD. limited25. There are many fashion shops and expensive restaurants on ______sides of the street.A. allB. eachC. bothD.every26. I went to _______ London yesterday and saw _______strange old man and a little girl, begging by the roadside.A. / ; aB. a ; /C. / ; theD. the; /27. John, let’s take a taxi,_____?A. will youB. Shall weC. would youD. should we28. Of all the girls in the class Jane studies the ________.A. hardB. harderC. hardestD. hardly29. Do you know the girl _____ father died in a car accident last week?A. whoB. thatC.whomD.whose30. When the violinist finished his performance, the audience stood up and ______ for five minutes.A. actedB. clappedC.backedD.closed31. She doesn’t want to listen to you now; she has something urgent to _______.A. talk withB. laugh atC. cope withD. warm up32. I can’t find my keys! Can you help me _______ them?A. dream aboutB. look forC. see throughD. speak of33. A: ______, Madam. Is there a post office near here?B: Keep on going ahead. Turn right at the first crossroads. Then you’ll find one there.A. SorryB. You are welcomeC. Excuse meD. Thanks a lot34. The American couple have ______ a two-year-old child, who lost his parents in an earthquake.A. adjustedB. affordedC. approvedD. adopted35. You should be _______ of yourself, telling lies at your age.A. ashamedB. accurateC. adequateD.attractive36. No sooner had he sat down to lunch _____ there was a knock at the door.A. whenB. thatC. asD. than37. This kind of computer is _______ handling all kinds of information.A. capable toB. able toC. capable ofD. able of38. Please sit down and make yourself _______A. in the roomB. fineC. easyD. at home39. He offered to ______ her a hand as the suitcase was too heavy for her to carry.A. borrowB. helpC. lendD. show40. Don’t let the child play with scissors _______ he cuts himself.A. in caseB. so thatC. now thatD. only if41. Let me give you a ______ of how the computer works.A. demonstrationB. differenceC. deductionD. distinction42. _________ the tain, we would have had a pleasant trip to the countryside.A. Because ofB. Due toC. Thanks toD. But for43. The textbook is for the ______students, not for the beginners.A. foreignB. blindC. advancedD. deaf44. By the end of next month he ________ everything in school.A. will finishB. would have finishedC. finishesD. will have finished45. Sam: I don’t drink coffee at all.Frank:_________.A. So don’t IB. I do eitherC. Nor I doD. Neither do IPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. Should she come tomorrow, I will take her to the museum.A B C D47. Only in this way we can wipe out the enemy troops.48. In fact I would rather leave for San Francisco than staying in Los Angeles.A B C D49. Next weekend he will visit the airport which he worked 30 years ago.A B C D50. Since it’s raining hard now we had better to put off our sports meet till next week.A B C D51. Though Jane tried her best this time, but she still failed in the math exam.A B C D52. The next morning the first thing my brother and me did was to go out for a walk in the forest.A B C D53. The little boy runs very faster than most of his classmates in the school.A B C D54. She liked her job as a waitress because she enjoyed to meet people.A B C D55. There are many children and adults whom behavior is generally unacceptable.A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.I have a friend who put her career on hold after she got married and had children. She stayed at home until the oldest was four years old, 56 she began doing part-time jobs to get out of the house. That wasn’t enou gh, so she took a full-time job, which 57 her to travel. She was making more money than her husband, even 58 four years off the market. Her in-laws, who believe a woman’s only function is housekeeping, 59 to her husband with their negative opinions. Emotionally torn (受折磨的), he wanted to 60 his wife but was conditioned by loyalty (忠诚) to his parents’ ideals. Naturally, his wife also felt 61,eager to purse her vision but emotionally invested in her husband and family.I 62 her to go with her vision, because it’s her life. Too many women give up their career dreams to 63 a relationship. That’s traditional, but it can 64 you crazy. And some dreams, if you don’t purse them in time, will pass you 65 . When you’re finally f ree to go 66 them, you’ve 67 the window of opportunity. After further discussion, her husband went along, 68 he valued the relationship as much as she did.Conversely (相反地) , a former student, whose husband felt 69 by her earning more money than he did, ended her 70 consulting practice and gave up a six-figure income. To 71 conflict in her relationship, she abandoned her passion. Maybe she should have abandoned her husband’s 72 thinking and surrounded herselfA relationship must be mutually 73, and any genuine relationship will adjust to change. When you recognize that a relationship is putting out your fire, ask yourself 74 you should gracefully go away and realize your dreams. Communicate how much your vision means to you, do it in a relationship-friendly 75 , and the people in your life will surprise you.5657585960616263646566676869707172737475 A. whatA. requestedA. besideA. complainedA. separateA. relievedA. objectedA. protectA. doB. whereB. arousedB. afterB. governedB. guaranteeB. confirmedB. encouragedB. destroyB. driveB. outB. throughB. acquiredB. whileB. threatenedB. thoughtfulB. defeatB. limitedB. successiveB. whereB. routeC. whichC. requiredC. beyondC. quarreledC. supportC. resolvedC. perceivedC. provideC. lookD. whenD. providedD. beforeD. sympathizedD. opposeD. conflictedD. releasedD. resembleD. findA. in C. by D. offA. amongA. missedA. althoughA. conqueredA. successfulA. exploreA. enforcedA. logicalA. whetherA. pathC. beforeC. receivedC. becauseC. transformedC. revolutionaryC. approachC. venturedC. beneficialC. howD. afterD. forgotD. howeverD. assuredD. primitiveD. avoidD. extendedD. syntheticD. whichD. wayC. roadPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. The value of the penny has been dropping for years。
2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试试题及答案(A)
2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试试题及答案(A)Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1这篇文章是关于在印度科学家新发明出来的一种生产或者产生电力的新的方式，用小牛来产生能源的一种方式。
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Scientists in India have invented a new way to produce electricity. Their invent ion does not get its power from oil, coal or other fuels. It produces electricity wi th the power of animals. India has about eighty million bullocks. They do all kinds of jobs. They work in the fields. They pull vehicles through the streets. They carry water containers. (76)Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less im ported oil to provide energy. Scientists at the National Institute for Industrial En gineering in Bombay wondered whether the millions of bullocks could help. Many villa ges in India lack electricity, but they have many bullocks. And often the animals ar e not working. One job done by bullocks is to pump water out of the well. The animal s do this by walking around and around in a circle. As they walk, they turn a heavy stick that makes the pump move. This simple technology is centuries old. Scientists thought that the same technology could be used to produce electricity. Bullocks walk in a circle only two or three times a minute. This is much too slow to produce elec tricity, but it can create enough power to turn a series of gears. A large gear sits next to a smaller gear. As the large gear turns, it causes the smaller gear to turn. That gear turns an even smaller one. Each gear moves faster because it is a little smaller. The smallest gear may turn extremely fast. (77)Clocks operate with gears. S o do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electr icity.According to the officials in the United Nations, the idea is being tested at se veral places in India. The device is easy to operate and repair. And it can be moved easily. It costs about three hundred and seven dollars now to make such a device, b ut production of large numbers of them could cut the cost of each to about two hundr ed dollars.1. Who first thought of using bullocks to provide energy?答案】B这是一道细节题，我们会发现浏览以后，我们会找到第一道题可以准确定位到第一句话，到底是谁发现了用小牛来产生能量的方式，我们会发现文章的第一句话就明确指出了是印度的科学家，所以这道题可以读到第一句话的时候就找到答案。
2008年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试试题及答案(高起点)英语
2008年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试试题及答案（高起点）英语made him a citizen of the world. He has played in almost every major city. He has wonfifteen Grammy awards （奖）and four Emmys.Perlman suffered a terrible disease which damaged his leg at 4. Today he uses a wheelchair or walks with cruches （拐杖）.But none of these stopped him from playing the violin （小提琴）.As a young child ,he look his first lessons at the Music Academy of Tel Aviv. Very quickly, his special gift was recognized .At 13 he went to the United States toappear on television. His playing led him to the Juilliard School in New York. His music is full of power and strength. It can be sad or joyful, loud or soft. But people say it is not the music alone that makes his playing so special. They say he is able to showthe joy he feels in playing, and the feelings that great music can express. Anyone who has attended his performance will tell you that it is exciting to watch him play. His face changes as the music from his violin changes. He smiles and closes his eyes when the music is light and happy. He often looks dark when the music seemsdark and frightening. Itzhak Perlman has received many honors, and continues to receive honors for his music. 伊扎克帕尔曼生于以色列。
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2008.04.19（A卷）Part I Reading Comprehension（30%）Directions:There are three passages in this part.Each passage is follo wed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there a re four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best cho ice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1to 5 are based on the following passage：Looking back on my childhood，I am convinced that naturalists are b orn and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my broth ers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed (紧抱的) flowers and insec ts. Unlike them, I hand no ear for music and languages, I was not an e arly reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World War I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary.I have onlythe dim memory of the house we lived in,of my room and my toys.(76) Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents,aunts,uncles and cousins who gathered next door . But I do have a crystal-clear memo ry of dogs, the farm animals, the local birds and above all,the insect s.I am a naturalist,not a scientist.I have a strong love of the natu ral world,and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I lo ve dis- cussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil o il, reading about other people’s observations and discoveries. Then som ething happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle (谜),because it all seems to fit together.This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books,which somemight honor with the title of scientific res earch.But curiosity,a keen eye,a good memory and enjoyment of the animal andplant world do not make a scientist; one of the outstanding and es sential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scie ntist can bemade.A naturalist is born. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds.1. According to the author,a born naturalist should first of all be____.A. full of enthusiasmB. self-disciplinedC. full of ambitionD. knowledgeable2. The first paragraph tells us that the author _____.A. lost his hearing when he was a childB. didn’t like his brothers and sistersC. was born to a naturalist’s familyD. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood3. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientistprobably because he thinks he _____.A. just reads about other people’s observations and discoveriesB. comes up with solutions in most natural waysC. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticD. lacks some of the qualities required of scientist4. The author can’t remember his relatives clearly because_____.A. he was fully occupied with observing natureB. he didn’t live very long with themC. the family was extremely largeD. he was too young when he lived with them5. Which of the following statements is true?A. The author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scienti st.B. The author’s brothers and sisters were good at music andlanguages.C. The author read a lot of books about the natural world and the oil industry.D. The author spent a lot of time working on riddles.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprise d to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high- class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go any where in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you h ave some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests,but a lsoserve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they na turallygo to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they w ould do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter.Withsuch a loose check, you can easily use any old registrat ion card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. (77) They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate. Fro m then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.With so many loopholes(漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must b e aheaven to those who love to take“petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finnsalways act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a so ciety has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”. (78) In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on gu ard against others?6. While taking a taxi in Finland, _____.A. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driverB. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi rideC. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver whereve r he wants to goD. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying7. We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland_____.A. provide meals for only those who live in the hotelsB. provide meals for any dinersC. provide free wine and charge for foodD. are mostly poorly managed8. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.B. The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advanceabout the pay.9. The word “those” in the last paragraph probably refers to _____.A. people who often take taxisB. people who often have meals in big hotelsC. people who are dishonestD. people who are worthy of trust10. It can be concluded that _____.A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily lifeB. Finland has been a good place for cheatsC. the Finnish society is of very high moral levelD. all the Finns are richPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside t he home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations.The busyness also adds another factor: the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly.Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers,D VDs，CDs, television, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisureactivi- ties, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has le d to a more sedentary lifestyle.The media provide entertainment and information.(79)Unfortunately, theyalso promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It i s much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than pr epare a meal.The media constantly bombard(轰炸)their audience with‘perf ect’body images,the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best things to do.Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution, such as cigaret te smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing diff iculties. (80)Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.It is important for everyone to be accepted and cared about by fa milyand friends. Both of these groups can influence people—positively and ne-gatively.Negative feelings can lead people to adopt an unhealt hy lifestyle. Perhaps the most important factor influencing health y lifestyles is motivation, or the desire to be healthy.Any person wh o wants to be healthywill find a way to be healthy —if he/she is moti vated enough!11. The passage is mainly about _____.A. benefits of a healthy lifestyleB. demands of daily lifeC. factors affecting a healthy lifestyleD. a positive approach to healthy living12. The word “sedentary” in Paragraph 4 probabl y means _____.A. having a lot of things to doB. involving little exercise or physical activityC. being isolated from the outside worldD. experiencing a lot of stress13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor leading to the popularity of fast food?A. Cheap price.B. The media.C. Busy lifestyle.D. Convenie nce14. Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to havea healthy lifestyle?A.Pollution.B.Economic factors.C.Dependence upon cars.D.Influence of family or friends.15. According to the author, _____ may be the most important factorinfluencing healthy lifestyles.A. technologyB. cultural backgroundC. environmentD. the desire to be healthyPart Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure（30%）Directions: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For eac h sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ON E answerthat best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16.Hearing the gunshot, all the birds flew _____ every direction.A. inB. onC. toD. toward17.The factory had to _____ number of employees because of the econo mic decline in the country.A. lay outB. lay offC. lay asideD. lay down18.His parents _____ his money, so he is in trouble now.A. cut offB. cut throughC. gave upD. brought down19.Can you _____ the difference _____ the two phrases?A. tell, betweenB. speak, fromC. say, ofD. talk, betwe en20.If anyone happens to drop in while I am out, _____ him or her leave a message.A. haveB. getC. askD. tell21.There is no doubt _____ you will pass the exam this time. You have worked so hard in the past months.A. whetherB. thatC. ifD. what22.I _____ the boy to save money, but he wouldn’t listen.A. hopedB. suggestedC. wantedD. made23.I made a call to my parents yesterday. To my disappointment, _____ of them answered it.A. eitherB. noneC. neitherD. nobody24.No matter _____ he is able to come to the party or not,we will invite him.A. whenB. whetherC. howD. why25.The idea _____ to him in his dream and he decided to carry it ou t.A. happenedB. struckC. appearedD. occurred26.He would have paid _____ for the house if the salesgirl had insis ted because he really wanted it.A. twice as muchB. much as twiceC. as much twiceD. twice much as27.They decided to chase the cow away _____ it did more damage.A. unlessB. untilC. beforeD. although28.We wanted a new table for dinner, so my father bought _____ froma furniture store yesterday.A. itselfB. oneC. himselfD. another29.A library with five thousand books _____ to the nation as a gift.A. is offeredB. has offeredC. are offeredD. have offered30._____ is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.A. WhichB. WhenC. WhatD. As31.It is no_____ talking to him, because he will never change his mi nd.A. helpB. useC. timeD. way32.The way I thought of _____ the animal was of great value.A. protectingB. protectC. being protectedD. to protect33.In another year or so, you _____ all about it.A. forgetB. would forgetC. have forgottenD. will have forgo tten 34.No one here believes the reason _____ he gave for his latenes s.A. thatB. whyC. for whichD. what35.The novel I bought last week is worth ____ ,I think.A. readingB. being readC. to readD. to be read36.After the fire, _____ would otherwise be a cultural center is nowreduced to a pile of ashes.A. thatB. itC. whichD. what37.Did you notice the little boy _____ away?A.took the candy and runB.taking the candy and runC.take the candy and runD.who taking the candy and running38._____ gives people more knowledge of the society than literature.A. AnythingB. NothingC. SomethingD. Everything39.If Mary catches _____ her diary, she’ll be angry.A. you readingB. yours readingC. you readD. you to read40.Don’t worry me now, I will mend that coat _____.A. by and byB. off and onC. back and forthD. now and th en41.Please join us. We can easily make _____ for one more at this tab le.A. seatB. placeC. roomD. space42.You may depend on ____ he will not repeat his mistakes.A. it thatB. thatC. him thatD. which that43.“That latest car must have cost you a pretty penny.”“Oh,no ,__ ___.”A. it did n’tB. it mustn’tC. it hasn’tD. it must haven’t 44._____ the first to use nuclear weapons.A. At no time China will beB. Never China will beC. Will China never beD. At no time will China be45.Encouragement is sometimes much more _____ than criticism.A. effectiveB. efficientC. executiveD. extensivePart Ⅲ Identification (10%)Directions:Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts m ark-ed A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacke n the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46.Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the mee ting A B C D Yesterday.47.After she got married, Lily went to see her mother each other wee k.A B C D48.There will be more than three hundreds students taking part in theA B Csports meet.D49.While shopping, people sometimes can’t help persuading into buyingA B Csomething they don’t really need.D50.We are all for your proposal that the discussion is to be put off.A B C D51.Factory workers had to work very hard before, so had farmers.A B C D52.He finds it easier to do the cooking himself than teaching his wi feA B Cto cook.D53.There was too much dust that we couldn’t see what was happening.A B C D54.The boy did not have to leave the next day because he got his visaA B Cextending.D55.What does Mr. Johnson like? He’s a friendly sort of man. I like t oA B C Dwork with him.Part Ⅳ Cloze(10%)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each b lankthere are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then b lacken thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A young woman was driving through the _56 countryside. It was dark and raining. Suddenly she saw an old woman _57 the side of the road, _ 58_ her hand out as if she wanted _59_. “I can’t _60_ her out in this weather,” the woman said to herself, so she stopped the car and opened the door.“Do you want a lift?” she asked. The old woman _61 and climbed int o the car. After a _62 , she said to the old woman, “Have you been w aiting for a long time?” The old woman shook her head.“__63_,”thought the young woman. She __64_ again. “Bad weather for the time of the yea r.” She said. The old woman nodded. No matter __65_ the young woman sai d the hitchhiker(搭便车的人) gave no answer __66_ a nod of the head.Then the young woman __67_ the hitchhiker’s hands, which were large and hairy. Suddenly she __68_ that the hitchhiker was __69_ a man! S he stopped the car. “I can’t see out of the rear screen,” she said,“Would you mind _70 it for me?” The hitchhiker nodde d and opened the door. __71_ the hitchhiker was out of the car, the frightened young wom an _72 .When she got to the next village she __73_ to a stop. She noticed th at the hitchhiker had __74_ his handbag __75 .She picked it up and open ed it. She gave a gasp(喘气); inside the bag was a gun!56. A. lovely B. lonely C. noisy D. crowded57. A. at B. beside C. by D. near58. A. holding B. to hold C. to be holding D. to be held59. A. an aid B. a taxi C. a car D. a lift60. A. permit B. leave C. allow D. order61. A. answering B. shook C. nodded D. smiles62. A. while B. moment C. time D. period63. A. Curious B. Interesting C. Strange D. Wonderful64. A. told B. did C. made D. tried65. A. when B. which C. how D. what66. A. except for B. apart from C. other than D. more than67. A. saw B. noticed C. watched D. observed68. A. recognized B. realized C. recovered D. remembered69. A. practically B. basically C. actually D. probably70. A. clear B. cleared C. to clear D. clearing71. A. As long as B. As far as C. As soon as D. As well as72. A. raced off B. ran away C. fell down D. moved on73. A. pulled B. picked C. pushed D. paused74. A. lift B. lost C. laid D. left75. A. beneath B. behind C. backwards D. afterwardsPart Ⅴ Translation(20%)Section ADirections:In this part,there are five sentences which you should trans lateinto Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer b ack to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.76.Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts,uncles and cousins who gathered next door .77.They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed withthe boss on the rate.78.In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there forpeople to be on guard against others?79.Unfortunately,they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles.80.Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.Section BDirections: In this part, there are five sentences in Chinese. You shou ld translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81.如果我是他，我就会尽最大的努力按时完成任务。
中央电大2008年11月部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案
中央电大2008年11月部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案中央电大本科学士学位英语统一考试真题（B卷）20XX年11月注意事项一、本场考试时间为上午9：00――11：00.二、考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹签字笔填写自己的准考证号、姓名和学校，再用2B铅笔把对应准考证号码的标号涂黑。
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中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Not all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares (噩梦).(76) The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase (抹去), the effect of painful memories. In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the bodyThe research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war. They say that there aremany people who suffer from terrible memories.“Some memories can ruin people’s lives. They co me back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions.” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”But those who are against the research say that it is very dangerous to change memories because memories give us our identity. They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past. “All of us can think of bad events in our lived that were horrible at the time but mak e us who we are. I’m not sure we want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.1. The passage is mainly about _____. A. a new medical invention B. a new research on memories C. a way of erasing painful memories D an argument about the research on the pill2. The drug tested on people can ____. A. cause the brain to fix memoriesB. stop people remembering their experiencesC. prevent body producing certain chemicalsD. wipe out the emotional effects of memories中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案3. We can infer from the passage that_____. A. people doubt the effects of the pills B. the pill will stop people’s bad experiences C. taking the pill will do harm to people’s health D. the pill has probably been produced in America4. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with? A. Some memories can ruin people’s lives. B. People want to get rid of bad memories.C. Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.D. The pill will reduce people’s sufferings from bad memories. 5. The word “scars” in Paragraph One is close in meaning to ____. A. good stories C. experiences Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:On-the-job smoking is a hot issue for both smokers and non-smokers, and many managers now see smoking as a productivity problem. Although some people question whether smoking really affects one’s productivity, it has, in fact, been proven that a smoker costs a company more than a non-smoker. According to Professor William Weis, a smoking employee costs his or her employer about $ 5,700 more a year than a never-smoker. These costs include medical care, lost earnings and insurance. And absence due to smoking breaks is one of theproductivity problems, yet it accounts for a great deal of employer costs.It has long been proven that smoking is linked to lung cancer. Now many health experts warn that passive smoking can cause lung cancer and other illnesses in healthy never-smokers. Passive smoking can be defined as exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke in enclosed areas. Anyone who has been with smokers indeed knows that their smoke can cause eye irritation, coughing, headaches and throat soreness. While eye irritation may seem a small thing to some smokers, it nevertheless is a problem that occurs every workday in offices and break-rooms and can lead to greater health problems. Employees who do not smoke should not be subjected to the risks of passive smoking and need to be able to work in a safe environment. Surgeon General Koop states that the right of the smoker stops at the point where his or her smoking increases the disease risk of those occupying the same environment.6. All the following cases are on-the-job smoking except that____. A. an employer smokes while working in the office B. a taxi driver smokes while driving the car C. a worker smokes while working in the workshopB. pains D. memories中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案D. a worker smokes while reading in the train7. According to the passage, on-the-job smoking affects an employee’s performance in the office in that_____. A. he can concentrate on what he is doing while smoking B. he often goes away from his desk to smoke in the break-room C. he often asks for sick leave as a result of too much smoking D. he takes a rest from time to time because of eye irritation8. Many managers do not seem to be in favor of on-the-job smoking mainly because it ____. A. reduces productivity of the company to a certain degree B. does harm to the health of never-smokers of the company C. affects the relationship between smokers and non-smokers D. makes the break-rooms more crowded and more polluted 9. Passive smoking means____A. never-smokers take up the habit of smoking unwillinglyB. never-smokers have to put up with the active smokersC. never-smokers take in smoke released by a lit cigaretteD. never-smokers share an enclosed area with smokers10. In the second part of the passage, the author suggestsbanning on-the-job smoking so asto_____.A. cut down costs of medical care and insuranceB. create a healthy and safe working environmentC. prevent eye irritation from becoming a big health problemD. improve the smoking employees’ work efficiency Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passageScientists in India have invented a new way to produce electricity. Their invention does not get its power from oil, coal or other fuels. It produces electricity with the power of animals. India has about eighty million bullocks. They do all kinds of jobs. They work in the fields. They pull Scientists at the National Institute for Industrial Engineering in Bombay wondered whether the millions of bullocks could help. Many villages in India lack electricity, but they have many bullocks. And often the animals are not working. One job done by bullocks is to pump water out of the well. The animals do this by walking around and around in a circle. As they walk, they turn a heavy stick that makes the pump move. This simple technology is centuries old. Scientists thought that the same technology could be used to produce electricity. Bullocks walk in a circle only two or three times a minute. This is much tooslow to produce electricity, but it can create enough power to turn a series of gears. A中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案large gear sits next to a smaller gear. As the large gear turns, it causes the smaller gear to turn. That gear turns an even smaller one. Each gear moves faster because it is a little smaller. The According to the officials in the United Nations, the idea is being tested at several places in India. The device is easy to operate and repair. And it can be moved easily. It costs about three hundred and seven dollars now to make such a device, but production of large numbers of them could cut the cost of each to about two hundred dollars. 11. Who first thought of using bullocks to provide energy?A. Indian energy officialsB. Scientists in India D. Researchers in Europe.C. Officials in the United Nations12. Which kind of job that the bullocks do is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Pulling vehicles C. Pumping water out if wellsB. Plowing fieldsD. Carrying food baskets.13. Why are bullocks used to provide energy in India?A. Because bullocks have long been used by Indian peopleB. Because bullocks walk slowly and are easy to controlC. Because there are few non-working bullocks in IndiaD. Because there is not enough oil in India14. In the sentence “This simple technology is centuries old” in Paragraph One, “This simpletechnology” refers to _____.A. using bullocks to produce energyB. using pumps to draw water outC. having bullocks walk around to make the pump moveD. connecting gears of different sizes to produce electricity15. Which of the following is true about the device mentioned in the passage?A. It has a large gear and a smaller gear.B. It’s easy to use, but difficult to move.C. It’s quite cheap.D. It’s still being tested.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm____.A. weatherB. temperatureC. seasonD. climate中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案17. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get ____ by a car.A. run outB. run over D. run afterC. run away18. ___, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.A. Strangely enough C. Strange enoughB. Enough strangely D. Enough strange19. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether theywill enjoy it.A. to see C. seeingB. to be seen D. seen20. ―You seem to show interest in cooking.―What? ____, I’m getting tired of it. A. On the contrary C. On the other handB. To the contrary D. To the other hand21. These wild flowers are so special that I would do ____ I can to save them.A. whateverB. thatC. whichD. whichever22. Time will____ whether I made the right choice or not.A. seeB. say.C. tellD. know23. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage ____ the girl and took her away, ____ into thewoods.A. seizing; disappeared C. seizing; disappearingB. seized; disappeared D. seized; disappearing24. It suddenly ____ me how we could improve the situation.A. occurredB. fearedC. shookD. struck25. Was it because he was ill ____ he asked for leave?A. soB. whenC. whyD. that26. John likes Chinese food, but he ____ eating with chopsticks.A. is used toB. used toC. isn’t used toD. didn’t used to27. Fujian Province lies ____ the east of China and Taiwan is ____ the east of Fujian.A. in; inB. to; inC. to; toD. in; to28. For John this was the beginning of a new life, _____he thought he would never see,A. whatB. thatC. oneD. it29. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and ____ to climb it the next morning.A. set aboutB. set offC. set upD set out中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案30. We should do as much ad we can ____ our country better and more beautiful.A. makeB. to makeC. makesD. making31. “To put off something” means “to _____”.A look for itB. put it in placeC. postpone itD. cancel it32. _____, he’ll make a first-class tennis player,A. Giving timeB. To give timeC. Given timeD. Being given time33. ―Did you see her off the day before yesterday?―No, but I wish I ____.A. wereB. didC. hadD. would34. Some drivers always drive carelessly. There is some ____ danger while they are driving.A. painfulB. potentialC. probable35. You have stayed at home for two days. It’s time you ____ for a walk.A. go outB. went outC. will go outD. would go out36. Can you ____ the three mistakes in this paragraph?A. turn outB. bring outC. call outD. pick out37. This is much ____ to the one I bought last week.A. worseB. lowerC. inferiorD. equal38. _____ their country has plenty of oil, ours has none.A. WhileB. WhereC. When39. There at the door stood a girl about the same height ____.A. as meB. as mineC. with mineD. with me40. Don’t be too _____ about things you are not supposed to know.A. strangeB. amusingC. curiousD. conscious41. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ____ he is likely to lose control over the plane.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why42. In order to change attitudes ___ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.A. aboutB. ofC. towardsD. on43. The fact came up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 monthsold.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. whose44. It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science.A. an art much asB. much an art asC. as an art much asD. as much an art as45. _____, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.A. However the story is amusingB. No matter amusing the story is中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案A B C D中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案World temperature could 64 two degrees centigrade by the year 2040. However, the increase could be three times as great in the Artic and Antarctic area. This could cause the sheets to melt and raise the of the oceans one to two meters. Many coastal cities would be water.Why is this happening? There is too 69 carbon dioxide in the air. 70 oil, gas and coal burn, they create large amounts of carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide lets enter the earth’s atmosphere and the earth. However, it doesn’t let as much heat the atmosphere and enter space. It’s like a blanket. The heat the sun can pass through the blanket to warm the earth. The heat t here and can’t escape through the blanket again. Scientists call this the green-house effect. 56. A. warmer 57. A. land 58. A. lower 59. A. good60. A. getting 61. A. much 62. A. fall 63. A. leadB. colderC. better C. climate C. normal C. serious C. taking C. amountC. refuse C. make C. lift C. stone C. coast C. ofD. worse D. weather D. proper D. useful D. growing D. number D. rise D. cause D. realize D. ice D. area D. with D. over D.much D. Why D. gas D. heat D. reach D. on D. staysB. agriculture B. higher B. general B. playing B. manyB. decrease B. keep B. drop B. rain B. level B. to64. A. increase 65. A. water 66. A. degree 67. A. by68. A. above 69. A. little 70. A. IfB. under B. manyC. below C. few C. When C. rain C. hurt C. leave C. from C. standsB. Because B. air71. A. sunlight 72. A. cold 73. A. enterB. protect B. get B. by74. A. through 75. A. storesB. arrivesPart V Translation (20%) Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify meanings in the context.中央电大开放教育部分专业本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案76. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help peopleforget bad memories.77. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced,not that the memories are erased.78. When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most importantproblem is the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers.79. Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy.80. Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientiststo produce electricity. Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81. 在我看来，他们很难掩盖事实真相。
2008年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案
2008年成人高考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.1. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A waterB porterC daughterD laughter参考答案：D2. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A nakedB addictedC smelledD rested参考答案：C3. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A structureB mixtureC gestureD mature参考答案：D4. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A honestB chestC harvestD forest参考答案：B5. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A featherB leatherC strengthenD southern参考答案：C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.6. ----Bradford graduated from college with honors at a very young age.----He _____________ have been an outstanding student.A mustB couldC shouldD might参考答案：A7. None of us called the police when the two cars collided, ____________?A didn’t weB don’t weC did weD do we参考答案：C8. Not only I but also Douglas and Miranda ____________ fond of watching television.A amB isC areD be参考答案：C9. ----May I have the ____________ of dancing with you, Madame?----Yes, of course.A pleasureB joyC rightD desire参考答案：A10. Our president made a(n) ____________ speech at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting which encouraged the sportsmen greatly.A indifferentB inspiringC flatD dry参考答案：B11. Diana was reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, completely ____________ in the mysterious world.A being lostB having lostC lostingD lost参考答案：D12. If I had known you weren’t coming. I ____________ a cake.A would not bakeB did not bakeC will not have bakedD would not have baked参考答案：D13. Staying in a four-star hotel for a night costs____________ renting a house in the suburb for a month.A twice as much asB twice moreC as much as twiceD as much twice as参考答案：A14. In winter, traffic accidents occur____________ on the highway.A frequentlyB suddenlyC usuallyD rapidly参考答案：A15. Only when I began to do it ____________ that I had made a mistake.A I realizedB I had realizedC did I realizeD would I realize参考答案：C16. It was three weeks later ____________ he heard the news.A whichB thatC afterD when参考答案：B17. He ____________ live in a remote and underdeveloped country than in this modern but noisy city.A prefers toB likes toC had betterD would rather参考答案：D18. ____________, Sam knows lots of things about philosophy.A As he is youngB As young he isC Young as is heD Young as he is参考答案：D19. Today the energy problem becomes critical. It ____________ an immediate solution.A calls onB calls forC calls upD calls at参考答案：B20. Dr. Zhang was always ____________ the poor and the sick, his private clinic often providing them with free medical care.A tended byB absorbed inC concerned aboutD reminded of参考答案：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 youranswer by blackening the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ.The first snowboards were made in the 1960s. However, it was in the late 70s that they became more__21__. Throughout the80s, more and more people began taking up the sport, even though snowboards were not allowed on most ski hills. __22__ its earlier problems, snowboarding is now the world’s __23__ growing winter sport and most resorts(度假地)welcome snowboards.In 1963, a Grade 8 student named Tom Sims __24__ a ski-board for a school project in New Jersey. Then, in 1966, a man name Sherman Poppen __25__ two skis together for his kids on Christmas day. He called his invention “ the Snurfer,” which __26__ the words “snow” and “surf”. In 1969, Jake Burton Carpenter received a __27__ for Christmas. He soon began designing boards, and today “Burton” is a popular __28__ of snowboard.By the 1980s, snowboarding had become very popular. __29__, most ski resorts did not allow snowboarding because they thought it was too __30__.Since many snowboarders were young, many older skiers did not want them on the ski hills. The snowboarders had to go to the backcountry, __31__patrolled(有巡逻的)resorts.Rejection at the resorts did not __32__ snowboarding from growing in popularity. Eventually, the owners of ski resorts changed their views. They __33__ that they could make more money by allowing snowboarding. One by one, the resorts __34__ to welcome snowboards. Today, many resorts even set __35__special areas where snowboarders can practice their creative tricks.21. 填入(21)处的最佳答案是()。
最新11月北京地区成人学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案资料
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2015.11Reading Comprehension Directions:There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some ques-tions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Jim Thorpe was a Native American. He was born in 1888 in an IndianTerritory( 印第安人保护区) that is now Oklahoma. Like most Native American children then, he liked to fish, hunt,swim, and play games outdoors. (76) He was healthy and strong, but he had very little formal edu-cation. In 1950, Jim Thorpe was named the greatest American football player. He was also an Olympic gold medal winner. But Thorpe had many tragedies in his life.Jim had a twin brother who died when he was nine years old. By the time he was 16, his mother and father were also dead. Jim then went to a special school in Pennsylvania for Native A-merican children. There, he learned to read and write and also began to play sports. Jim was poor,so he left school for two years to earn some money. During this time, he played on a baseball team. (77)The team paid him only $15 a week. Soon he returned to school to complete his educa-tion. Jim was a star athlete( 运动员)in several sports, including baseball, running, and football.He won many awards for his athletic ability, mainly for football. In many games, he scored all or most of the points for his team.In 1912, when Jim Thorpe was 24 years old, he became part of the U. S. Olympic team. He competed in two very difficult events: the pentathlon and the decathlon. Both require great ability and strength. The pentathlon has five track and field events, including the long jump and the1,500-meter race. The decathlon has ten track and field events, with running, jumping, and thro-wing contests.People thought it was impossible for an athlete to compete in both the pentathlon and the de-cathlon. So everyone was surprised when Thorpe won gold medals in both events. When the King of Sweden presented Thorpe with his two gold medals, he said, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world. " Thorpe was a simple and honest man. He just answered, "Thanks, King. "第1题 From the passage we learn that Jim Thorpe was born in__________.A.IndiaB.PennsylvaniaC.OklahomaD.Sweden答案：C第2题 According to the passage, most American Indian children loved all the following EXCEPT __________.A.fishingB.huntingC.swimmingD.singing答案：D第3题 Jim Thorpe started to play sports__________.A.before he was nine years oldB.when he was 16 years oldC.when he was 24 years oldD.before his parents passed away答案：B第4题 The word decathlon in Paragraph 3 probably means__________.A.jumpingB.five track and field eventsC.throwingD.ten track and field events答案：D第5题 Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A.In 1912, Thorpe went back to finish his college education.B.Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games.C.Thorpe once played on a baseball team for money.D.In 1950, Thorpe was named the greatest American football player.答案：AIt can be really frustrating(使人沮丧的) for an overweight person to go to a gym and work out with a positive attitude. All one has to do is walk by almost any nice gym and notice all the healthy,sweating, "skinny" members. Sometimes they stare at those of us who are, well, zaftig. It is easy to see the judgment behind their eyes. Who wants to put up with that?Many people are self-conscious of their bodies and fee] isolated when joining workout classes or while exercising, especially if they are larger than most of the others in the group. Now the fitness in-dustry is finally paying attention. Popular gyms are catering(迎合) to overweight and weight con-scious customers by dedicating areas where the "skinny" people are not allowed.There are even gyms or programs that require members to be at least 50 pounds overweight to participate.Trainers recommend functional fitness as a practical goal, rather than six-pack abs(六块腹肌) .(78) They often use text messages to stay in touch with customers.Often at these specialized gyms, the trainers are overweight themselves, or working on their own weight goals, and this can help those people with anxiety caused by poor body image. The equipment has been designed for use by larger people. Wider seats, more cushioning, no mirrors, and tinted (有色的)windows for privacy, are all important changes.(79) Hopefully these types of gyms will successfully grow in numbers in the future. The idea is a very simple and potentially popular one. If it helps those of us who are bigger exercise more and im-prove our fitness level, it's a step in the right direction.第6题 The word zaftig in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to__________.A.fatB.healthyC.friendlyD.polite答案：A第7题 We can infer from the first two paragraphs that__________.A.most large gym chains really don't want members to show up frequentlyB.overweight people are often frustrated and pushed away by traditional gym industryC.regular gyms don't accept overweight people to participate in their programsD.overweight people have to pay extra to work out in a gym答案：B第8题 What is the training goal in the gyms catering to overweight members?A.To achieve functional fitness.B.To build six-pack abs.C.To look like a fitness model.D.To be able to run long distances.答案：A第9题 As for the gyms catering to overweight members, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.The machines are designed for larger people.B.Tinted windows are used to ensure extra privacy.C.There are large mirrors on the walls.D.The training goals are more realistic.答案：C第10题 Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Improving Women's Self-confidence through ExercisesB.The Traditional Gym Industry Is Losing Its CustomersC.The Fitness Industry Is Looking for New DirectionsD.Specialized Gyms Designed for Overweight People答案：DSince its founding in 1948, McDonald's has grown from a family burger(汉堡包) stand to a global fast-food chain, with more than 30,000 locations in 118 countries.With 58 million daily customers worldwide, McDonald's is now so ubiquitous around the globe that The Economist publishes a global ranking of currencies' purchasing power based on the prices charged at the local McDonald's, called the Big Mac Index (巨无霸指数). That's not to say that every nation carries the same menu items: choices vary widely depending on location. Some Asian locations serve fried shrimp in a Big Mac roll, while McDonald's in India doesn't serve beef at all, relying instead on burgers made from vegetables, rice and beans.Not everyone in the world has been happy to greet Ronald McDonald when he moves to town.Many see McDonald's as a symbol of American economic and cultural chauvinism (沙文主义),and European nations in particular have viewed American-syle fast food as an insult to their national food. A French farmer, Jose Bove, became something of a national hero in 1999 after he and a group of people destroyed a McDonald's under construction to protest globalization and "bad food. " The next year,a bomb exploded in a French McDonald's, killing a 27-year-old employee.(80) No one claimed responsibility.But regardless of whether you like their food or their policies, McDonald's is still widely seen as one of the true pioneers of peaceful globalization.第11题 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.McDonald's was founded in 1948.B.McDonald's has opened its restaurants in every city of the world.C.McDonald's has over 30,000 locations in the world now.D.McDonald's was very small in scale in the beginning.答案：B第12题 The word ubiquitous in Paragraph 2 is most likely to mean__________.A.very crowdedB.very cleanC.existing everywhereD.occurring frequently答案：C第13题 From Paragraph 2, we can conclude that__________.A.McDonald's designs its menu to suit the local peoplelions of young adults got their first job with McDonald'sC.the McDonald's menu sticks to old-fashioned favorites such as the Big MacD.the low prices of McDonald's bring tens of millions of people through its doors every day答案：A第14题 What did Jose Bove and his people do in 1999 to protest against McDonald's?A.They organized a strike.B.They protested outside a McDonald's.C.They refused to go to a newly-built McDonald's.D.They destroyed a McDonald's under construction.答案：D第15题 In __________ , an employee died in a fatal bomb attack on a McDonald's restaurant in France.A.1998B.1999C.2000D.2001答案：CVocabulary and Structure Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第16题 The __________ edition of the dictionary is far better than the previous ones.tetelyteststing答案：C第17题 Big waves turned __________ the boat, causing many people to fall into water.A.upB.downC.inD.over答案：D第18题 On reaching home I discovered that I__________ my keys at the office.A.leftB.have leftC.was leftD.had left第19题 By the time she leaves the stage next month, she __________ for sixty years.A.will have performedB.has performedC.will be performingD.will perform答案：A第20题 I appreciate __________ to your school to give a lecture.A.to be invitedB.to have invitedC.having invitedD.being invited答案：D第21题 __________ , follow the directions on the bottle carefully.A.When taken drugsB.When taking drugsC.When one takes drugsD.When to take drugs答案：B第22题 Mr. Smith __________ be in the bookstore because I saw him in his office a moment ago.A.must notB.can'tC.may notD.needn't答案：B第23题 The plants would have grown all right if she __________ them properly.A.had wateredB.wateredC.has wateredD.waters答案：A第24题 All the evidence pointed to the conclusion __________ he was guilty.A.whichB.thatC.asD.so答案：B第25题 __________ she likes the present is not clear to me.A.IfB.WhatC.WhichD.Whether答案：D第26题 When Bill came in, I __________ with my friends.A.will talkB.talkC.was talkingD.have talked第27题 John made her __________ him everything about her plan for the trip.A.to tellB.tellC.toldD.tells答案：B第28题 Lucy goes to school by bike every day, __________ she?A.doesB.doesn'tC.isD.isn't答案：B第29题 I can't help __________ whether we should go without raincoats.A.wonderB.to wonderC.wonderingD.wondered答案：C第30题 Never in her life __________ in such an important party, where she saw so many pop stars.A.Lisa took partB.did Lisa take partC.Lisa was taken partD.was Lisa taken part答案：B第31题 The young man, __________ met us at the station yesterday, will show us around the campus this morning.A.whoB.thatC.whichD.whose答案：A第32题 I am not sure whether New York is __________ biggest city in world or not.A.a;aB.a;theC.the;theD.the;a答案：C第33题 Believe it or not, Mike runs __________ than all the other boys in his class.A.fastB.fasterC.fastestD.more fast答案：B第34题 They left London for New York __________ the morning of September 10.A.inB.onC.atD.of答案：B第35题 Jim can't go to school today __________ his illness.A.in spite ofB.in front ofC.because ofD.far from答案：C第36题 With the __________ of a computer, one can do what was impossible in the past.A.ageB.airC.aidD.aim答案：C第37题 I immediately __________ Luke's father from the crowd because they two looked like each other so much.A.researchedB.recognizedC.reportedD.reduced答案：B第38题 A friendly relationship between two countries is often basedon__________ respect, trust and un-derstanding.A.lovelyB.mutualC.boldD.strict答案：B第39题 Mr. Brown isn't in the office now, but you can __________ a message for him.A.giveB.handC.tellD.leave答案：D第40题 The boy gave an exciting __________ of his adventures on the island, which attracted a large au-dience.A.opinionB.ideaC.accountD.appearance答案：C第41题 Get in the car. There's enough __________ for you.A.roomB.seatC.spotD.area答案：A第42题 His face looks __________ but I can't remember where I met him.A.alikeB.familiarC.likeD.similar答案：B第43题 We must make __________ our minds where to go for our vacation this winter.A.outB.upC.forD.in答案：B第44题 China is rich in natural resources, but they are not evenly__________ .A.dismissedB.contributedC.disturbedD.distributed答案：D第45题 Taken in time, the medicine can be quite__________ .A.effectiveB.affectedC.efficientD.Sufficient答案：AIdentification Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C andD. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第46题答案：B第47题答案：A第48题答案：B第49题答案：D 第50题答案：C 第51题答案：C 第52题答案：C 第53题答案：C 第54题答案：B 第55题答案：ACloze Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Some people think of life as a game. There are similarities between life and games; both can be played, both have rules, and both turn out winners and losers. There are differences 56__________ the two, however. Games make you57__________away from life; the more you play, the less you pay 58 __________to the more important things in life.In life, you get only one chance to play. When your life is over, the game is over. Life is not a game. Life is the 59__________ thing. Life is unpredictable (不能预测的) ; you can play it fight and still 60__________. Life is not always fair; one wrong move or one bad choice may 61__________ too many such moves or choices in life. Take a chance with your life and it could be the last chance you get. Life isn't always fun, but it can be if you decide to make it that 62 __________.63__________, the advice is "Enjoy your life; take risks, but don't engage64__________ risky behavior. "Think 65 the things you do and the things you shouldn't do. Don't play with your life in the following points.Don't play with your safety. Don't ignore proven safety measures. Safety measures and safe-ty equipment have one purpose to 66__________ yousafe.67__________ your seat belt when you drive a car;wear a helmet(头盔) when you 68__________ a motorcycle. Your safety is in your 69__________.Don't play with money. You can make your money 70 or you can throw it all away. Don't pay with a credit card if you don't have the money to pay 71__________the bill when it comes.Save some of your money. Think twice before 72 __________a purchase, no matter how 73 __________it is.Skip(省去) the cup of coffee or the can of soda each day, and save the money you would have spent. In just a few years, you will have saved thousands of dollars. Save more, and you'll have more. The habits you 74__________ today will affect you financially for the rest of your life. Learn how to 75__________ your money.第56题 A.beyond B.beside C.between D.among答案：C第57题 A.engage B.turn C.change D.think答案：B第58题 A.attention B.resistance C.importance D.vacation第59题 A.proud B.short C.false D.real答案：D第60题 A.lose B.succeed C.pass D.earn答案：A第61题 A.awake B.permit C.cause D.arise答案：C第62题 A.energy B.trip C.hope D.way答案：D第63题 A.Besides B.Thus C.Also D.But答案：B第64题 A.at B.out C.in D.to答案：C第65题 A.about B.with C.beside D.down答案：A第66题 A.turn B.keep C.gain D.reach答案：B第67题 A.Fasten B.Prevent C.Protect D.Resist 答案：A第68题 A.get B.sit C.move D.ride答案：D第69题 A.gloves B.areas C.hands D.sights答案：C第70题 A.intend B.shorten C.grasp D.grow答案：D第71题 A.at B.for C.with D.out第72题 A.make B.take C.making D.taking答案：C第73题 A.small B.short C.high D.big答案：A第74题 A.develop B.extend C.instruct D.offend答案：A第75题 A.promote B.manage C.consider D.overlook答案：B英译汉 Directions: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese.第76题 He was healthy and strong, but he had very little formal education.答案：他身体健康、强壮，但是接受的正规教育很少。
2008年成人高考专升本英语真题及答案解析
2008年成人高考专升本英语真题及答案解析I. Phonetics (5 points)Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and 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. water B. porter C. daughter D. laughter【答案】 D2. A. naked B. addicted C. smelled D. rested【答案】 C【解析】考查单词的词尾加字母ed的读音规则。
3. A. structure B. mixture C. gesture D. mature【答案】 D【解析】考查字母组合ture 在词尾时的读音规则。
此题中的D项-ture是在特殊情况下的读音，读作词意是成熟的.第四小题是考查元音字母e在单词中的读音。
4. A. honest B. chest C. harvest D. forest【答案】 B5. A. feather B. leather C. strengthen D. southern【答案】 C【解析】是考查字母组合th在单词中的读音规则。
II. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. —Bradford graduated from college with honors at a very young age.—He have been an outstanding student.A. mustB. couldC. shouldD. might【答案】 A【翻译】 Bradford小小年纪就以优秀的成绩从大学毕业了。
2008年成考高起点英语真题与答案
2008年成考高起点英语真题一。
语音知识（共5小题；每题1.5分，共7.5分。
）在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。
找出这个词。
1. A. piece B. cheek C. dealt D. receive2. A. glove B. stone C. globe D. spoke3. A. flew B. knew C. threw D. grew4. A. hotel B. hopeless C. holiday D. honest5. A. society B. precious C. decision D. medicine二。
词汇与语法知识（共25小题；每题1.5分，共37.5分。
）从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。
6. Allen _______ any good job since he came to New York City two years ago.A. hasn't foundB. didn…t findC. doesn't findD. hadn…t found7.“Let me _______ you，”said my boss，“you should call me immediately after you arrive at the airport.”A. askB. adviseC. rememberD. remind8. The boys spent the whole morning _______ possible answers to the question.A. discussB. and discussingC. discussingD. and discussed9. This village ______ to be the place in which Ernest Hemingway，one of the greatest American writers，wrote this story.A. is believingB. is believedC. believesD. believe10. It's reported that by the end of last month the sale of the company ______ by 10%.A. has risenB. had been risingC. had risenD. has been rising11.－How _________ will you be able to finish the painting？－In a couple of hours.A. soonB. oftenC. longD. fast12. ______ any friends in the city，he felt quite lonely and helpless.A. No to haveB. No havingC. Not to haveD. Not having13. Dr. White was away to the South last month，so he didn't attend the meeting _______ in Beijing.A. having heldB. to holdC. to be heldD. held14. _______ at his paper over the weekend，Neil didn't finish it.A. As he worked hardB. Hard as he workedC. How he worked hardD. How hard he worked15.－Are you satisfied with her work，sir？－Not at all. It couldn't be any _______.A. betterB. bestC. worseD. worst16. That was _______ matter that I had no choice but to talk it over with my parents.A. a such seriousB. a so seriousC. such serious aD. so serious a17. This disease is second only _______ heart attack as a cause of death all over the world.A. toB. ofC. withD. from18. The word is new to us. You'd better ______ in the dictionary.A. look at itB. look for itC. look it upD. look it out19. If there is no one _______ him with the preparation，he will have to put off the meeting.A. helpB. to helpC. helpsD. helped20. As soon as she _______ open the letter，Mrs. White will find out what has happened to her husband.A. tearsB. is tearingC. will tearD. has torn21. ______ the government argees to give extra money，the theatre will have to be closed next month.A. UnlessB. IfC. Since D As22. To reduce weight，plastic has taken _______ of iron and steel in making boats.A. its placeB. placeC. the placeD. a place23.－Let me help you with your suitcase.________.A. You're very niceB. Yes，you're so helpfulC. No，I can doD. It's very kind of you24. These three English novels are for you. The rest _______ for the other students in your class.A. wereB. isC. areD. was25. You _______ have seen Jane in her office last Friday；she's been out of town for two weeks.A. couldn'tB. mustn…tC. wouldn'tD. shouldn…t26. Henry never said that he was good at maths，_______ he？A. wasB. didC. didn'tD. wasn…t27. The little girl showed the policeman the corner _______ she was knocked off her bike.A. andB. whichC. thatD. where28. The snow was so deep that the climbers could not ________ to the camp.A. get overB. get alongC. get throughD. get around29. In need of money，Bob had to take ______ job that was offered to him.A. whateverB. no matter whatC. whicheverD. no matter which30. My friend and I would like to go to the concert，but ________ of us has got a ticket.A. bothB. noneC. neitherD. all三。
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2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统考(A卷)题2008-11-22Part I Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decideon the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Scientists in India have invented a new way to produce electricity. Their invention does not get its power from oil, coal or other fuels. It produces electricity with the power of animals. India has about eighty million bullocks. They do all kinds of jobs. They work in the fields. They pull vehicles through the streets. They carry water containers. (76)Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy. Scientists at the National Institute for Industrial Engineering in Bombay wondered whether the millions of bullocks could help. Many villages in India lackelectricity, but they have many bullocks. And often the animals are not working. One job done by bullocks is to pump water out of the well. The animals do this by walking around and around in a circle. As they walk, they turn a heavy stick that makes the pump move. This simple technology is centuries old. Scientists thought that the same technology could be used to produce electricity. Bullocks walk in a circle only two or three times a minute. This is much too slow to produce electricity, but it can create enough power to turn a series of gears. A large gear sits next to a smaller gear. As the large gear turns, it causes the smaller gear to turn. That gear turns an even smaller one. Each gear moves faster because it is a little smaller. The smallest gear may turn extremely fast. (77)Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity.According to the officials in the United Nations, the idea is being tested at several places in India. The device is easy to operate and repair. And it can be moved easily. It costs about three hundred and seven dollars now to make such a device, but production of large numbers of them could cut the cost of each to about two hundred dollars.1. Who first thought of using bullocks to provide energy?（A Indian energy officials）2. Which kind of job that the bullocks do is NOT mentioned in the passage?（D Carrying food baskets.）3. Why are bullocks used to provide energy in India?（D Because there is not enough oil in India）4. In the sentence “This simple technology is centuries old” in Paragraph One, “This simple technology”refers to （C having bullocks walk around to make the pump move）.5. Which of the following is true about the device mentioned in the passage?（D It’s still being tested.）Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:On-the-job smoking is a hot issue for both smokers and non-smokers, and many managers now see smoking as a productivity problem. Although some people question whether smoking really affects one’s productivity, it has, in fact, been proven that a smoker costs a company more than a non-smoker.According to Professor William Weis, a smoking employee costs his or her employer about $ 5,700 more a year than a never-smoker. These costs include medical care, lost earnings and insurance. And absence due to smoking breaks is one of the productivity problems, yet it accounts for a great deal of employer costs.(78) When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problem is the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers. It has long been proven that smoking is linked to lung cancer. Now many health experts warn that passive smoking can cause lung cancer and other illnesses in healthy never-smokers. Passive smoking can be defined as exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke in enclosed areas. Anyone who has been with smokers indeed knows that their smoke can causeeye irritation, coughing, headaches and throat soreness. While eye irritation may seem a small thing to some smokers, it nevertheless is a problem that occurs every workday in offices and break-rooms and can lead to greater health problems. Employees who do not smoke should not be subjected to the risks of passive smoking and need to be able to work in a safe environment. Surgeon General Koop states that the right of the smoker stops at the point where his or her smoking increases the disease risk of those occupying the same environment.6. All the following cases are on-the-job smoking except that（D a worker smokes while reading in the train）.7. According to the passage, on-the-job smoking affects an employee’s performance in the office in that（B heoften goes away from his desk to smoke in the break-room）.8. Many managers do not seem to be in favor of on-the-job smoking mainly because it （A reduces productivity of the company to a certain degree）.9. Passive smoking means（ C never-smokers take in smoke released by a lit cigarette）10. In the second part of the passage, the author suggests banning on-the-job smoking so as to（B create a healthy and safe working environment）.Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passageNot all memories are sweet. Some peoplespend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares(噩梦).(79)Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase(抹去), the effect of painful memories.In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. (80) So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.“Some memories can ruin people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions.”said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”But those who are against the research say that it is very dangerous to change memories because memories give us our identity. They also help us all avoid themistakes of the past.“All of us can think of bad events in our lived that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure we want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.11. The passage is mainly about （D an argument about the research on the pill）.12. The drug tested on people can （C prevent body producing certain chemicals）.13. We can infer from the passage that（D the pill has probably been produced in America）.14. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?（C Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.）15. The word “scars” in Paragraph One is close in meaning to （B pains）.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%) Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. Don’t be too （C curious）about things you are not supposed to know. 17. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation （A where）he is likely to lose control over the plane.18. In order to change attitudes （C towards）employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.19. The fact came up （C that）specificspeech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.20. It is generally believed that teaching is （C as an art much as）it is a science.21. （C However amusing the story is）, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.22. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm（D climate）.23. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get （B run over）by a car.24. （A Strangely enough）, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.25. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains （B to beseen）whether they will enjoy it.26. ----You seem to show interest in cooking.-----What? （A On the contrary）, I’m getting tired of it.27. These wild flowers are so special that I would do （A whatever）I can to save them.28. Time will（C tell）whether I made the right choice or not.29. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage seized the girl and took her away, disappearing into the woods.30. It suddenly （D struck）me how we could improve the situation.31. Was it because he was ill （D that）he asked for leave?32. John likes Chinese food, but he （C isn’t used to）eating with chopsticks.33. Fujian Province lies (in)the east of China and Taiwan is (to)the east of Fujian.34. For John this was the beginning of a new life, (C one)he thought he would never see.35. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and (D set out ) to climb it the next morning.36. We should do as much ad we can (B to make)our country better and more beautiful.37. “To put of something”means “to (C postpone it )”.38. (C Given time ), he’ll make a first-class tennis player,39. ----Did you see her off the day before yesterday?----No, but I wish I (C had ).40. Some drivers always drive carelessly. There is some (B potential ) danger while they are driving.41. You have stayed at home for two days.It’s time you (B went out ) for a walk. 42. Can you (D pick out) the three mistakes in this paragraph?43. This is much (C inferior ) to the one I bought last week.44. (A While ) their country has plenty of oil, ours has none.45. There at the door stood a girl about the same height (B as mine ).Part III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. The reporter was very pleased when the chairman allowed him to ask (few questions改成a few questions).47. He tried to learn Greek but soon got tired of it and (gave up it改成gave it up).48. With the sun setting, we stopped working, （putting改成put）away our tools and were going to go home.49. Polite manners in China demand thata person （stands up改成stand up）when anyone enters a room or when anyone hands him something.50. This is the sportsman （whom改成who）everyone says will win the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. 51. I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John’s birthday party, （hadn’t改成didn’t）you?52. E-mail as well as mobile telephones (are改成is)becoming more and more popular in daily communication.53. They are going to have the servicemen (installed改成install) an electric fan in the office tomorrow.54. Two （woman改成women）teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday.55. Lesson Three is (the改成a)most difficult lesson, but it isn’t the most difficult lesson in Book Four.Part IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Scientists say that something very serious is happening to the earth. It will begin to get __56（A warmer）in the following years. There will be major changes in ___57（C climate）in the new century. Coastal waters will have a __58（B higher）temperature. This will have a__59（C serious）effect on agriculture. In northern areas, the __60（D growing）season will be ten days longer by the year 2010. However, in warmer areas, it will be too dry. The __61（C amount）of water could __62（B decrease）by eighty percent. This would __63（D cause）a large decrease in agriculture production.World temperature could __64（A increase）two degrees centigrade by the year 2040. However, the increase could be three times as great in the Artic and Antarctic area. This could cause the __65（D ice）sheets to melt and raise the __66（B level）of the oceans __67（A by）one to two meters. Many coastal cities wouldbe __68（B under）water.Why is this happening? There is too __69（D much）carbon dioxide in the air. __70(C When ) oil, gas and coal burn, they create large amounts of carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide lets __71(A sunlight ) enter the earth’s atmosphere and __72(D heat ) the earth. However, it doesn’t let as much heat __73(C leave ) the atmosphere and enter space. It’s like a blanket. The heat __74(C from)the sun can pass through the blanket to warm the earth. The heat __75(D stays)there and can’t escape through the blanket again. Scientists call this the green-house effect.Part V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all takenfrom the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify meanings in the context.76. Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy.印度能源官员一直在寻找可以少用进口石油提供能源的方法。