2014 年成人专升本学士学位英语水平真题及答案解析

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2014年成人本科英语考试试题及答案解析(二十一)

成人本科英语考试试题及答案解析(二十一)一、Reading Comprehension（共15小题,共30.0分）There are serval 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.第1题If you are like most people, your intelligence varies from season to season. You are probably a lot sharper in the spring than you are at any other time of the year. (76) A noted scientist, Ellsworth Huntington(1876- 1974), concluded from other men's work and his own among people in different climates that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities.(77) He found that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. This does not mean that all people are less intelligent in the summer than they are during the rest of the year. (78)It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of large numbers of people tend to be lowest in the summer.Spring appears to be the best period of the year for thinking. (79)One reason may be that in spring man's mental abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in all nature.Fall is the next-best season, then winter. As for summer, it seems to be good time to take a long vacation from thinking.According to this passage, your intelligence probably ______.A stays the same throughout the yearB varies from season to seasonC changes with daysD changes from year to year【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：2.0分【答案解析】[分析] 见首句。

2014年专升本英语试题及答案

2014年英语试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points，1 point each）Section ADirections: In this section，you will hear 7 short conversations and 2 long conversations。

At the end of each conversation，one or more questions will be asked about what was said。

Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once。

After each question there will be a pause。

During the pause，you must read the four choices marked A），B）, C）and D) ，and decide which is the best answer。

1。

A）To the bank. B) To a book store。

C）To a shoe store。

D）To the grocer's.2. A) Near the train station. B）In the countryside. C）In the city。

D）Near the workplace3. A) the choice of courses B） a daycourse C) an evening course D）their work4。

A）The pear. B）The weather。

C) The sea food。

D）The cold. 5。

A）George’s wife。

B）George’s father。

C）George's brother D）George’s wife’s father.6. A) She is pleased to lend him the car。

2014年上半年北京地区成人本科学位英语真题与答案

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北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试
2014年5月10日
答案
I阅读
1-5 B B D A C
6-10 B C A A B
11-15 D C D A B
II词汇与结构
16-20 B B A B A21-25 A D B B D26-30 D B A C D 31-35 B A B B C36-40 C C A B C41-45 D A B B C
III挑错
46-50 B B C B C51-55 C A C A C
IV完型填空
56-60 B A C A D
61-65 B D C B C
66- 70 D B C B A
71-75 D C B D A
V英译汉
76.这个被称为火星一号的项目计划在2022年送一小组人上火星。

77.这项计划的最大的障碍是高昂的费用。

78.如果公园的参观者受伤或遇险，手机都可以很容易帮助他们获取帮助。

79.学龄前教育可以有助于缩小差距。

80.一些批评者称在孩子满四岁时送他们上学根本起不了什么作用。

VI汉译英
81. We should protect the natural resources from being wasted.
82. Last spring, we met again.
83. You should do more physical exercises.
84. I have seen that film several times.
85. The report which Jack is working on must be finished on Friday.。

2014 年 5 月专升本学士学位英语考试真题及答案解析

2014 年5 月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位英语水平考试试卷一Part IDialogue Completion (10 points)Directions: In this part, there are 3 dialogues with 3 or 4 blanks, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the choice that best suits the situation until the dialogue is complete. With Dialogue One, all the choices will have to be used. With Dialogue Two and Dialogue Three, one choice will be left unused, Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.Dialogue OneHusband: Honey, please don’t leave.Wife: I can’t put up with you anymore. __1__ I’m divorcing you!Husband: Don't do that to me, honey. __2__Wife: How many chances should I give you? I’ve given up on you!Husband: Have a heart, honey. __3__Wife: Save it. __4__A. You know I’m trying hard to quit drinking, don’t you?B. Give me a chance, please!C. See you in court.D. I’m sick and tired of your drinking.DBACDialogue TwoPolice: May I see your driver’s license and vehicle registration card, please. Driver: Sure. __5__Police: You weren’t wearing your seat belt while driving.Driver: You stopped me just for that?Police: Yes, __6__Driver: Since when?Police: __7__A. That’s ridiculous.B. Since January 1,1993.C. In California you can be stopped for not fastening your seat belt.D. What did I do wrong?DCBDialogue ThreeTeacher: Tom, you’re banging the table. It looks like you’re angry.Boy: __8__ But I can’t find the red block(积木).2Teacher: Let me see. I can tell when I’m getting angry because my face feels hot and my heart beats faster. Did you feel anything like that when you banged thetable just now?Boy: Yes, I think so.Teacher: __9__ What else could you have done if you couldn’t find the block? Boy: Mmm... __10__ Or find something else to play with.Teacher: That’s great, Tom.A. Think about it.B. It must feel good.C. Ask you for help.D. I’ve looked everywhere.DACPart IIReading Comprehension (40 points)Directions ：There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.Passage OneImpatience has been around for a long time. There is nothing new about people losing their patience while stuck in traffic or waiting in line. But some experts believe that people are less patient today than in the past. (第11 题)Some analysts suggest that in recent years many people are less patient because of technology. ( 第12 题) They suggest that “digital technology, from cellphones to emails to iPads, is changing our lives. The instant results we get from this technology have in turn increased our desire for instant satisfaction in other aspects of our lives.” Psycholog ist Jennifer Hartstein makes some observations. She explains that “we have become an immediate satisfaction culture, and we expect things to move quickly,efficiently and in the way we want. When that doesn’t happen, we tend to become increasingly frust rated and unsatisfied.”Some believe that e-mail is losing popularity and could soon become outdated. Why? Because many people who send messages do not have the patience to wait hours, or even minutes, for a response. (第13 题) Also, with e-mails, as with letter writing, introductory and concluding greetings are often expected. But many people consider such formalities (客套）to be boring and time-consuming. They prefer instantmessaging. Many people do not take the time to proofread what they put in writing. As a result, letters and e-mails contain numerous grammatical and spelling errors. (第14 题)The thirst for immediate results is not limited to the digital communications.People seem to be losing their ability to wait in other areas of life. For instance, do you ever find yourself talking too fast, eating too fast, driving too fast, or spending money too fast? The few moments it takes to wait for an elevator to come, for a traffic light to change, or for a computer to start may seem like too long a time.11. According to the first paragraph, people ____.A. have been patient for a long timeB. were more patient in the pastC. used to be patient while stuck in trafficD. used to be patient while waiting in line12. Nowadays people lose their patience because ____.A. their desire for satisfaction has increasedB. they are bored with what they haveC. their life has been changed by technologyD. they have more things to do than before13. Some believe that e-mail could soon become outdated because ____.A. it takes a long time to start the computerB. people value formalities between friendsC. cellphones are more popular nowadaysD. people can hardly wait for a response14. The pursuit of instant results causes people to ____.A. have more errors in their writingsB. become more impoliteC. use voice messages instead of emailsD. lose many of their abilities in life15. The best title for the passage might be“____”A. Are We Less Patient Today?B. What Are the Problems Caused by Impatience?C. What Happened to Technology?D. Has Digital Technology Changed Our Lives?BCDAAPassage TwoKids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she hadtwo normal legs. Scout, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren't for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have today!” (第16 题)Scout has faced big challenges. When she was only months old, she suffered from terrible burns. Her right leg was especially damaged, and doctors cut it off above the knee. When she was 14, she got a high-tech leg made for sports and put it to the test right away in a race for disabled athletes. “I remember being terrified because this was my first time,” she says. “But my doctor said, ‘You have to start somewhere.’” (第17 题)Scout was waiting nervously for the race to start when athlete Sarah Reinertsen came up and said, “I’ve been doing this for a while. Let me give you some tips.” Reinertsen, who lost her leg when she was seven, is the first disabled woman to have finished the Ironman Triathlon(铁人三项）in Hawaii. She works with an organization to help support people like Scout.Reinertsen’s encouragement changed the teenager’s life. She lost that first race,but gained the confidence that she needed to compete. If Sarah could do it, she could too. Training hard, she now runs competitively and also finds time to share her story 3with school groups. (第19 题)“Sometimes people look at me or at Sarah and think they have nothing in common with us. I tell them that even if you aren’t physically challenged, everybody has challenges of some kind—maybe with family, or homework, or friends. No matter what it is, you can overcome that obstacle,” she says, “Everything you need is inside your heart. (第20 题) Take small steps. As time goes by, the steps will get bigger andyou will reach your dream.”16. Why does Scout answer “No” when asked if she wants two normal legs?A. She’s scared of changing her current situation.B. She couldn’t have them even if she wanted to.C. She’s satisfied with what she has achieved as a disa bled.D. She has never thought about it before.17. What does the doctor mean by saying “You have to start somewhere” (Para. 2) ?A. She has to find the right place to start.B. She has to do it sooner or later.C. That will be a memorable first time.D. That is a perfect time to start.18. Scout’s childhood experiences ____.A. were the cause of her shynessB. were a nightmare until she reached 14C. didn’t have much influence on her later lifeD. didn’t stop her from fulfilling herself19. Which of the following statements is true?A. Sarah shared her story with school students.B. Sarah started to compete at the age of seven.C. Scout joined Sarah’s organization to help others.D. Scout has been inspired by Sarah’s success.20. Thr ough Scout’s story, the author wants to tell us that ____.A. inner strength can help one overcome difficultiesB. the disabled are mentally stronger than othersC. good things will come no matter whatD. everybody has to challenge himselfCBDDAPassage ThreeIt was a chilly November evening in New York City, and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. Nora noticed a guy sitting inside a cardboard box next to a newsstand. She pulled at my coat sleeve and said, “That man’s cold, Daddy. Can we t ake him home?” (第21 题)I don’t remember my reply, but I do remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her world, whether it was birds in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing suffering and poverty. She wasn’t even four. (第22 题)A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who delivered4meals to elderly people. ( 第23 题)The volunteers went to a nearby school on aSunday morning, picked up a food package, and delivered it to an elderly person. I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how valuable our job was. When Sunday came, we picked up the package and phoned the elderly person we’d been assigned. She invited us right over.The building was depressing. When the door opened, facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked if we would like to come in. Nora ran inside. I reluctantly followed. Our hostess showed us some photos of her family. Nora played and laughed. I accepted a second cup of tea. When it came time to say good-bye, we three stood in the doorway and hugged. I walked home in tears. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something enjoyable that’s good for yourself as well as for others? Indeed, the poverty my daughter and I h elped lessen that Sunday afternoon was not the woman’s alone—it was in our lives, too. Now Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve watched her grow over these past four years, I still wonder—which of us has benefited more? (第24 题)21. The man Nora noticed on that evening was probably ____.A. one of those homelessB. asking for foodC. taken home by the authorD. buying a newspaper22. The author had a sudden heavy feeling (Para. 2), because ____.A. he did not want to take the guy homeB. his daughter had noticed the dark side of lifeC. he felt a deep sympathy for the guyD. his daughter was afraid of what she saw23. Their volunteer job was to ____.A. visit poor homesB. serve meals at a nearby schoolC. deliver food to needy, elderly peopleD. pick up packages for poor, elderly people24. The word “us” in the last paragraph refers to ____.A. the author and the old womanB. the giver and receiver of the helpC. the author and the guy in the boxD. the author and his daughter25. The best title for this passage might be “____”A. A Loving KidB. Volunteers at WorkC. How to Help the NeedyD. A Lesson in CaringABCDD5Passage FourScientists measured the impact that people have on the environment using a termcalled carbon “footprint.” That footprint reflects the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted(排放) into the atmosphere as a result of someone’s daily activities. (第26 题)Carbon footprints tend to be low for city dwellers(城镇居民). Living in a suburb outside a city，however, can turn that footprint into a bootprint. (第27 题) Energy researchers Christopher Jones and Daniel Kammen calculated carbon footprints for people in every zip code across the United States. People living in city centers had small footprints, the researchers found. “It is much easier to have a low carbon impact if your home is close to where you work, shop and play,” explains Jones. Living within walking or biking distance cuts back on the amount of carbon dioxide associated with moving people by cars. (第28 题) And cities with extensive bus and subway networks allow people to travel great distances while keeping releases of climate-altering greenhouse gases low.Not everyone can afford to live in the city, however. And not everyone wants to. Rings of suburbs have popped up around major cities across the world. Suburbs offer more space, allowing people to build larger homes. Suburbs may offer better schools for a family’s kids. But those homes are typically well beyond walking distance from where their owners work, play or learn. So people who live in suburbs often drive long distances.The new findings are an important contribution to climate research, says Matthew Kahn, (第29 题) an environmental economist at the University of California, who wasnot involved with the study. Kahn would like to see the analysis applied to other parts of the world—Europe, India and China, for instance. That would give scientists a better feel for how culture might mix with location to influence our carbon footprints.26. “Footprint” refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released by ____.A. an individualB. an industryC. a regionD. a country27. What is the new finding concerning the footprints of people living in cities and those living in suburbs?A. The two are not at all comparable.B. The former are higher than the latter.C. The former are similar to the latter,D. The latter are higher than the former.28. What is the key factor mentioned to explain the new findings?A. Spending habits.B. Distance travelled by cars.C. Size of families.D. Attitude towards energy saving.29. What does Matthew Kahn think of the new findings?A. He thinks highly of them.67B. He is confused by the mixed messages.C. He can easily understand them.D. He doubts their validity.30. What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?A. To call on people to reduce carbon footprints.B. To offer tips on how to live a low-carbon life.C. To introduce the research on carbon footprints.D. To clear up misunderstandings about carbon emission.ADBACPart IIIVocabulary and Structure (10 points)Directions：There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A、B，C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.31. If I had the time, I ____ on a holiday like that in Spain.A. would goB. would have goneC. had goneD. will goA虚拟语气B. would have gone 对于过去的虚拟，用过去完成时，那么前面应该If I had had the time32. You should ____ that there are no grammar and spelling mistakes in your essay.A. look outB. find outC. make sureD. keep awareC look out 小心find out 找到，发现make sure 确保keep aware 明白33. Just leave your bags there and I’ll ____ the porter to carry them to your room.A. leaveB. haveC. letD. getD让某人做某事have sb dolet sb domake sb doget sb to do34. Visitors from the US have increased ____ 8 percent since last year.A. inB. byC. withD. fromB增加、超过、减少多少百分比by %35. The hotel was reasonably comfortable but the food lacked ____ and the service was poor.A. energyB.standardC. varietyD. heatC energy 能量standard 标准variety 变换，多样性heat 热36. As a place where east ____ west, Berlin is one of the busiest cities in the world.A. beatsB. meetsC. reachesD. switchesB beat 打败meet 遇见reach 到达switch 转变37. If you were the general manager of the company, what would you do ____ the current situation?A. to improveB. improvingC. to have improvedD. having improvedAto do 表示目的38. It was a rush but we arrived just ____ ---a few minutes later and we’d have missed the flight.A. behind timeB. on timeC. in timeD. well ahead of timeC behind time 迟到on time 准时，按时in time 及时ahead of time8提前39. We had to wait in line for 30 minutes because only a few clients were allowed in ____.A. at one timeB. at all timesC. at certain timesD. at no timeAat one time 一次，同时；曾经at all times 一直at certain times 在某些时候at no time 决不40. If the current ____ continues, our country may turn out to be the world’s largest economy by 2020.A. recoveryB. eventC. potentialD. trendD recovery 恢复event 事件potential 潜能trend 趋势41. The historical church was ____ damaged in a fire attack on 21 Dec., 2007.A. intensivelyB. extensivelyC. decisivelyD. repeatedlyB extensively 广泛地，广阔地intensively 强烈地，集中地decisively 果断地repeatedly 再三地42.Women are better than men at detecting sweet, sour, salty, ____ bitter tastes.A. thanB. orC. asD. andD43. She has a very good command of both German and French, and is now learning ____ foreign language.A. anotherB. the otherC. otherD. any otherAanother 又一个，再一个the other 两者中的另一个other 其他的any other 其他任何一个44. We can’t emphasize ____ the importance of air and water for the survival of all species.A. very muchB. too muchC. pretty muchD. quite muchB can’t emphasis too much 再强调也不为过45. While being questioned on the court, the man denied ____ the old lady’s necklace.A. takingB. having takenC. to have takenD. to takeBdeny 后面加ingmind, imagine, enjoy, appreciate, finish, consider,practice, admit, deny 后面加ing发生在过去的，所以用deny having taken46. Not until a monkey is several years old ____ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.A. it does beginB. when it beginsC. does it beginD. before it beginsC 否定词放在句首，用倒装47. Although ____ happened in the developed country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world.A. whichB. whatC. howD. itBwhat happened in the developed country 当名词词组去记所发生在发达国家的事48. During the last three decades, the number of people participating in physical fitness programs ____ sharply.A. has increasedB. were increasingC. had increasedD. have increasedAthe number of ....... .... 的数量后面动词用第三人称单数形式hasanumber of ..... 很多.... 后面用复数during, for, over, by, since + 时间，一9般考查完成时49. She is quite rich ____ money. However, this does not mean that she is happy.A. in spite ofB. in favor ofC. in terms ofD.in case ofCin spite of 尽管，不管in favor of赞同，有利于in terms of 在...方面in case of 假设，万一50. As the train will not leave until one hour later, we ____ grab a bite at the snack bar.A. may wellB. just as wellC.as wellD. might as wellDmight as well不妨，倒不如，最好ACDBCBACADBDABBCBACDPart IVCloze (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, By C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choices.A woman and a man get into a car accident, and it’s a bad one. Both cars aretotally destroyed, but amazingly __51__ of them is hurt.After they crawl out of their cars, th e woman says, “So you’re a man, that's interesting. And I’m a woman... Wow! Just __52__ our cars. There’s nothing left, but __53__ we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God that __54__ should meet and become friends and live together in peace the rest of our days.”The man replies, “I agree with you completely; this must be a sign from God!”The woman continues ，“And look at this—here’s another __55__. My car is completely destroyed __56__ this bottle of wine didn’t break. Surely God wants us to d rink this wine and __57__ our good fortune.”So she hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head __58__, opens it and takes a few big swallows from the bottle, then hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, immediately __59__ the cap back on, and hands it back to the man.The man takes the bottle and asks, “Aren’t you having any?” The woman replies, “No. I think I will just __60__ the police...”51. A. bothB. eitherC. neitherD. none52. A. clear awayB. check upC. deal withD. look at53. A. unnecessarilyB. fortunatelyC. unusuallyD. eventually54. A. theyB. youC. weD. people55. A. messageB. stimulusC. matterD. suggestion56. A. andB. orC. forD. but57. A. congratulateB. celebrateC. continueD. confirm58. A. in peaceB. in harmonyC. in agreementD. in practice59. A. putsB. takesC. locksD. gets60. A. call onB. wait forC. send forD. run into试卷二Part V Translation (15 points)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and put your translation onthe ANSWER SHEET.Most people do not equate (将...等同于) wealth with a big house or yacht(游艇).In fact, only 7% of people surveyed (被调查) associate (将...联系起来) wealth with material possessions (物质财富) like cars, houses and boats. Rather, to many, being rich means having just enough not to worry about the next payday (发薪日)—that’s according to 33% of those questioned (被询问). An additional (额外的) 26% define (定义) being wealthy, or rich, as having more than enough money to quit their jobs. Still, few people place (放置) an actual dollar amount on what it means to be wealthy. About 17% felt that being rich means having at least $ 1 million or more, and 11% stated a six-figure (6 位数) yearly income would make them feel rich. Yet (但是，然而) most people who are rich don’t even consider themselves rich.大多数人并不认为富有等同于大房子或游艇。

2014年成人英语三级(学士学位英语)真题及答案解析

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2014.05.10Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You shoulddecide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter m the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:The first year of school in America, known as kindergarten, usually begins between the ages offive and six. Among rich countries such a late start is very strange. President Obama believes it isan economic and social problem; his education secretary goes as far as to say that it is "morallywrong". This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary thatyoungsters from poor families enter kindergarten well behind those from rich families—adisadvantage that usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525 words bythe age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered 1,116.(76) Pre.school can help close this gap. So in a speech last month, Mr, Obama called for apartnership between the federal government and the states to expand it to every American child. Itlater became known that "every" meant those who come from families with incomes of up to 200% abovethe poverty line—equal to an income of $47,000 for a family of four.(77) Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work. Theevidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20th new results were announced from a study of9.to.l 1.year.olds in New Jersey. This report found that disadvantaged children who had attendedpre.school had better literacy (读写能力), language, maths and science skills. And two years ofpre.kindergarten were better than one.Some studies also follow the effects of early learning over lifetimes, such as its effect oncrime rates and other factors that may eventually burden society. Critics have singled out agovernment scheme called Head Start, created in 1965, which provides poor households with a range ofservices including school.based early education.1.Kindergarten in rich countries other than America usually begins at the age of _______A. eightB. sevenC. sixD. four2.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Poor pre.school kids have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B. President Obama believes that early education can solve all economic and social problems.C. Rich pre.school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D. President Obama's education secretary thinks it is morally wrong to let kids startkindergarten early.3.Which of the following about the New Jersey study is TRUE?A. There is no evidence to support the New Jersey study.B. New Jersey has created a new Head Start to help disadvantaged kids.C. Sending children to school at the age of four is not going to help.D. Two years of pre.kindergarten were better than one.4.The phrase "single out" in the last paragraph means _______.A. chooseB. think aboutC. countD. depend on5.Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Secondary EducationB. Pre.school EducationC. Poor Kids’EducationD. Rich Kids' EducationPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Humans may not have landed on Mars (火星) just yet, but that isn't shopping a European companyfrom devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. (78) Thisproject, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022 and eventuallyestablish a permanent colony on the planet."Everything we need to go to Mars exists," said Mars One co.founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014."We have the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots to preparethe settlement for humans. For a one.way mission, all the technology exists." Yet the fourastronauts (宇航员) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Mars—forever. And despite Mars One'sthorough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from ever takingplace. (79) The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost ($6 billion). However, Lansdorpis confident that Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rights for themission and subsequent experiences living on the planet.Those broadcast rights will also play a part in helping to select the people who will be sent toMars. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp isexpecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In additon to the cost,several other potential problems could inhibit (阻止) the mission to Mars.“It’s even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, withall the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and of providing for theirown resources for a long stay on Mars," said Adam Baker. senior lecturer in space engineering atKingston University in London. "The sheer size of the rockets you'd need to do this would beabsolutely colossal.”6. According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next _______years.A. sevenB. eightC. tenD. six7.According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. For a one.way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.B. He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.C. We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.D. We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.8.According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT that _______.A. a competition process will be held to select the four astronautsB. the cost of Mars One could go as much as $6 billionC. if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD.the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years’stay on Mars9. The word "colossal”in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. very largeB. very smallC. mediumD. average10. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Ready for a Round Trip to MarsB. Ready for a Short Visit to MarsC. Ready for a One.way Trip to MarsD. Ready for a Walk on MarsPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:When the United States Congress created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to setaside a place where Americans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 142 yearslater, there are hundreds of national parks across the country, and technology is changing the waypeople experience them. Should park visitors be able to use cell phones, or should their use berestricted?"Connectivity presents a real challenge to all of us." Al Nash says. He is a public affairsofficer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone service at Yellowstone is available inparts of the park with stores and campgrounds. This makes it easy for visitors to share photos oftheir trip on social networking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members. (80) Ifa nark visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help. Some say the ability todownload applications that provide information about plants and animals in the park can enrich avisitor's experience.Others say cell phones disturb people's enjoyment of our national parks. In their view, cellphone towers are an eyesore, and they'd rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incomingcall. Can you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to be disturbed by a person shouting into their phone, "Can you hear me now?"Nash says Yellowstone tries to strike a balance. "Ultimately, our job is to let visitorsunderstand and enjoy nature better while protecting what people find special about Yellowstone, andone of those things that's special is the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of one's daily life."11.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Which U.S. National Park Has the Most Visitors?B. Should National Parks Allow the Use of Cell Phones?C. What Did Yellowstone Do to Enrich Park Visitors’Experience?D. Can Technology Transform the Way People Experience Nature?12.National parks were established _______.A. to show respect to former presidentsB. to raise public awareness about climate changeC. to preserve areas of natural beautyD. to create job opportunities13.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service atYellowstone is TRUE?A. It is limited to certain areas in the park.B. It is available everywhere in the park.C. It is not available in the park.D. It is available to visitors at a fee.14.The word "eyesore" in the third paragraph probably means _______.A. something unpleasant to look atB. something harmful to healthC. beautiful sceneD. serious threat15.What's the position of Yellowstone on cell phone use?A. Supportive.B. Neutral.C. Negative.D. Doubtful.Part V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are Jive 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．Pre-achool can help close this gap.77．Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work.78．This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022. 79．The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost.80．If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81．你应该多运动。

14成考英语试题及答案

14成考英语试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

A) 5:00 pmB) 6:00 pmC) 7:00 pmD) 8:00 pm[答案] B2. 根据所听短文，回答以下问题。

What is the main topic of the passage?A) The importance of educationB) The benefits of technologyC) The impact of climate changeD) The role of community service[答案] C二、词汇与语法（共30分）3. The word "innovative" is most similar in meaning to which of the following?A) TraditionalB) ConservativeC) CreativeD) Predictable[答案] C4. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.Despite the heavy rain, they managed to reach thedestination on time.A) DespiteB) BecauseC) SinceD) Although[答案] A三、阅读理解（共30分）5. Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage: [A short passage about environmental protection] Question: What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of protecting the environment.B) The causes of environmental pollution.C) The effects of climate change.D) The solutions to environmental problems.[答案] A6. Choose the best title for the passage.A) The Future of Our PlanetB) The Need for Environmental ActionC) The Impact of Human ActivitiesD) The Role of Technology in Conservation[答案] B四、完形填空（共10分）7. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word or phrase.[A short passage with several blanks]Example: The project was a success, largely due to the__________ (effort/efforts) of the team.[答案] efforts五、翻译（共10分）8. Translate the following sentence from English to Chinese. The company has decided to invest in renewable energy sources.[答案] 该公司已决定投资可再生能源。

2014年山东专升本(英语)真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)

2014年山东专升本（英语）真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. V ocabulary and Structure 2. Reading Comprehension 5. Translation 6. Writing 11. Listening ComprehensionV ocabulary and Structure1．The improvements in technology have______the prices of computer considerably in recent months.A．brought backB．brought downC．brought onD．brought up正确答案：B解析：短语辨析题。

bring back意为“使恢复”，bring down意为“降低，减少”，bring on意为“引起，导致”，bring up意为“抚养”。

参考例句：The bad weather brought on his cold again恶劣的天气使他再次感冒。

2．As the manager’s private secretary, Helen has easy______to all his correspondence.A．accessB．approachC．accentD．response正确答案：A解析：固定表达题。

have access to意为“有机会……”。

access意为“接触的机会”；approach意为“靠近；方法”；accent意为“口音”；response意为“反应”。

3．The editor asked his journalists not to______any details in their reports of the accidentA．leave forB．leave onC．leave offD．leave out正确答案：D解析：短语辨析题。

2014年5月成人本科学位英语全真试卷及答案解析

2014年5月成人本科学位英语全真试卷及答案解析(1~5/共15题)Reading ComprehensionDirections: 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.The first year of school in America, known as kindergarten, usually begins between the ages of five and six. Among rich countries such a late start is very strange. President Obama believes it is an economic and social problem; his education secretary goes as far as to say that it is "morally wrong" This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary that youngsters from poor families enter kindergarten well behind those from rich families—a disadvantage that usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525 words by the age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered 1,116.Pre-school can help close this gap. So in a speech last month, Mr. Obama called for a partnership between the federal government and the states to expand it to every American child. It later became known that "every" meant those who come from families with incomes of up to 200% above the poverty line—equal to an income of $47,000 for a family of four.Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work. The evidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20th new results were announced from a study of 9-to-11-year-olds in New Jersey. This report found that disadvantaged children who had attended pre-school had better literacy (读写能力), language, maths and science skills. And two years of pre-kindergarten were better than one.Some studies also follow the effects of early learning over lifetimes, such as its effect on crime rates and other factors that may eventually burden society. Critics have singled out a government scheme called Head Start, created in 1965, which provides poor households with a range of services ices including school-based early education.第1题Kindergarten in rich countries other than America usually begins at the age of ______.A.eightB.sevenC.sixD.four第2题According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A.Poor pre-school kids have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B.President Obama believes that early education can solve all economic and social problems.C.Rich pre-school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D.President Obama´s education secretary thinks it is morally wrong to let kids start kindergarten early.第3题Which of the following about the New Jersey study is TRUE?A.There is no evidence to support the New Jersey study.B.New Jersey has created a new Head Start to help disadvantaged kids.C.Sending children to school at the age of four is not going to help.D.Two years of pre-kindergarten were better than one.第4题The phrase "single out" in the last paragraph means ______.A.chooseB.think aboutC.countD.depend on第5题Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A.Secondary EducationB.Pre-school EducationC.Poor Kids´ EducationD.Rich Kids´ Education下一题(6~10/共15题)Reading ComprehensionDirections: 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Humans may not have landed on Mars (火星) just yet, but that isn´t stopping a European company from devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022 and eventually establish a permanent colony on the planet."Everything we need to go to Mars exists," said Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014. "We have the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots to prepare the settlement for humans. For a one-way mission, all the technology exists. " Yet the four astronauts (宇航员) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Mars—forever. And despite Mars One´s thorough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from ever taking place. The biggest road block could be the mission´s huge cost ($6 billion). However, Lansdorp is confident that Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rights for the mission and subsequent experiences living on the planet.Those broadcast rights will also play a part in helping to select the people who will be sent to Mars. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp is expecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In addition to the cost, several other potential problems could inhibit (阻止) the mission to Mars."It´s even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, with all the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and means of providing for their own resources for a long stay on Mars," said Adam Baker, senior lecturer in space engineering at Kingston University in London. "The sheer size of the rockets you´d need to do this would be absolutely colossal."第6题According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next ______ years.A.sevenB.eightC.tenD.six第7题According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A.For a one-way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.B.He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.C.We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.D.We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.第8题According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT that ______.A.a competition process will be held to select the four astronautsB.the cost of Mars One could go as much as $6 billionC.if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD.the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years´ stay on Mars第9题The word "colossal" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.A.very largeB.very smallC.mediumD.average第10题Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A.Ready for a Round Trip to MarsB.Ready for a Short Visit to MarsC.Ready for a One-way Trip to MarsD.Ready for a Walk on Mars上一题下一题(11~15/共15题)Reading ComprehensionDirections: 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.When the United States Congress created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to set aside a place where Americans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 142 years later, there are hundreds of national parks across the country, and technology is changing the way people experience them. Should park visitors be able to use cell phones, or should their use be restricted?"Connectivity presents a real challenge to all of us." A1 Nash says. He is a public affairs officer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone service at Yellowstone is available in parts of the park with stores and campgrounds. This makes it easy for visitors to share photos of their trip on social networking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members. If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help. Some say the ability to download applications that provide information about plants and animals in the park can enrich avisitor´s experience.Others say cell phones disturb people´s enjoyment of our national parks. In their view, cell phone towers are an eyesore, and they´d rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incoming call. Can you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to be disturbed by a person shouting into their phone, "Can you hear me now?"Nash says Yellowstone tries to strike a balance. "Ultimately, our job is to let visitors understand and enjoy nature better while protecting what people find special about Yellowstone, and one of those things that´s special is the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of one´s daily life."第11题Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Which U.S. National Park Has the Most Visitors?B.Should National Parks Allow the Use of Cell Phones?C.What Did Yellowstone Do to Enrich Park Visitors´ Experience?D.Can Technology Transform the Way People Experience Nature?第12题National parks were established ______.A.to show respect to former presidentsB.to raise public awareness about climate changeC.to preserve areas of natural beautyD.to create job opportunities第13题According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service at Yellowstone is TRUE?A.It is limited to certain areas in the park.B.It is available everywhere in the park.C.It is not available in the park.D.It is available to visitors at a fee.第14题The word "eyesore" in the third paragraph probably meansA.something unpleasant to look atB.something harmful to healthC.beautiful sceneD.serious threat第15题What´s the position of Yellowstone on cell phone use?A.Supportive.B.Neutral.C.Negative.D.Doubtful.上一题下一题 Part ⅡVocabulary and StructureDirections: 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 mark the corresponding let ter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.第39题In the dead man´s bedroom the police found several important ______ which pointed to Blake as the murderer.A.careersB.cluesC.challenges。

学生 2014年成人高考专升本英语真题及答案解析

2014年专升本解题技巧词汇与语法选择题1 解题步骤：1）大致浏览所给四个选项和句子，迅速判断该题是语法题还是词汇题。

如果是语法题要通过一些标志词来判断该题涉及哪些语法内容。

再进一步回想该语法内容的要点。

如果是词汇题就要先看一下所给四个选项的词是否都认识。

2）在第一遍的大致浏览过程中有些题很容易就可以选出肯定的答案，情况会因人而异，有的人会做的题多有的人会做的题少。

然后再从头开始仔细看没有选出答案的题。

遵循先语法后语义的原则解题。

3）利用暗示进行选择：注意考题设计的语境范围。

平时应注重对习惯用语表达、惯用法和中英文化差别等方面知识的积累。

4）对于词汇题可以较多运用排除法：可采取语言排除、逻辑排除、语法排除或选择排除等方法。

先排除掉较容易、较明显的错误选项，缩小范围，而后对剩余的选项进行比较分析，最后确定答案。

2．做题时要注意以下几个方面：1）不要见句子就翻译，有些题通过语法原则就能解决，只有有必要通过语意来判断时才需要翻译。

2）先易后难：一些考题的答案比较容易选定，可以先从这些考题入手。

平时练习时，应以基础为主，主要精力不应放在偏题、怪题上。

3）注意考试时间的分配，对不会做的题目不要恋战，尽量把时间放在后面分值较高的题上。

4）在选定答案时要根据每题的实际情况进行综合的分析判断，先排除较容易、较明显的错误选项，缩小范围，而后对剩余的选项进行比较分析，最后确定答案。

5）对于进过分析判断得出的答案不要反复进行检查。

要相信自己的直觉和判断，即使有机会也不要和别人核对答案。

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．We traveled on the 6：45 a．m．train to Boston，____arrived at 8：30 p．m．A．that B．which C．it D．what7．The boys spent the whole morning ____possible answers to the question．A．discuss B．to discuss C．discussing D．discussed8．It's a pity that some of the people ____cannot come to the party．A．inviting B．invited C．to invite D．were invited9．It was____ matter that I had no choice but to talk it over with my parents．A．a such serious B．a so serious C．such serious a D．SO serious a 10．Jane isn’ t feeling well today．I dare not do____ to upset her．A．anything B．something C．nothing D．a thing11．More and more families have moved elsewhere because they cannot____the noise from the neighboring airport．A．come up with B．put up with C．catch up with D．keep up with12．Walk another block and cross the traffic lights，you will see the museum right____the left．A．by B．in C．on D．for13．The Internet users visiting our website are____young people between the age of 13 and 20．A．most B．almost C．mostly D．at most14．No culture exists in____．It all comes from someplace．Ancient customs were modem one time．A．vacuum B．emptiness C．blank D．space15．There are several means of mass communication．The newspaper is' one．Television is____．A．the Other B．the another C．other D．another16．____the government agrees to give extra money, the theatre will have to be closed next month．A．Unless B．If C．Since D．As17．It is important to____ our awareness about environmental protection．A．improve B．make C．form D．raise（唤起，提高）18．Seldom____ any mistakes during my past five years of service in the company.A．I did make B．I would make C．did I make D．would I make19．I____ raw fish，but I’ d like to try it one day．A．never eat B．never ate C．was never eating D．have never eaten20．Interestingly，many people hold the belief that imports are____ to domestic goods.A．contrary B．relevant C．superior D．essential完形填空p74-78专升本的完形填空共有15道小题，每小题2分，共三十分。

2014年山东专升本(英语)真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)

bring back意为“使恢复”，bring down意为“降低，减少”，bring on意为“引起，导致”，bring up意为“抚养”。

参考例句：The bad weather brought on his cold again恶劣的天气使他再次感冒。

2．As the manager’s private secretary, Helen has easy______to all his correspondence.A．accessB．approachC．accentD．response正确答案：A解析：固定表达题。

have access to意为“有机会……”。

access意为“接触的机会”；approach意为“靠近；方法”；accent意为“口音”；response意为“反应”。

3．The editor asked his journalists not to______any details in their reports of the accidentA．leave forB．leave onC．leave offD．leave out正确答案：D解析：短语辨析题。

湖北省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试真题2014年 (1)

湖北省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试真题2014年(总分：120.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、第Ⅰ卷选择题(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.His business is growing so fast that he must ______ more workers.（分数：1.00）A.take upB.take on √C.take overD.take out解析：[解析] 他的事业发展得如此迅速，以至于需要雇佣更多的工人。

本题考查动词短语辨析。

take up拿起，开始从事，占据；take on承担，雇用；take over接管，接收；take out取出，去掉。

根据句意，故选B。

2.He spoke so quickly that I didn"t ______ what he said.（分数：1.00）A.make forB.make sureC.make overD.make out √解析：[解析] 他说得太快了，以至于我无法听清楚他说的是什么。

本题考查动词短语辨析。

make for导致，有助于，走向；make sure确信，证实；make over转让，移交，修改；make out理解，辨认出。

故选D。

3.I wrote it down ______ I should forget it.（分数：1.00）A.in case √B.in case ofC.in order thatD.for fear of解析：[解析] 我把它记下来了，以免忘记。

本题考查介词短语辨析。

in case免得，以防；in case of万一，倘若；in order that，为了，以便；for fear of以防，生怕。

故选A。

4.The people at the party were worded about Janet because no One was aware ______ she had gone. （分数：1.00）A.where thatB.of where √C.of the placeD.the place解析：[解析] 因为没人知道珍妮特去了哪里，所以参加聚会的人都很担心她。

2014 年浙江专升本英语真题解析

2014年浙江“专升本”考试英语真题详细解析Part I Reading Comprehension(60marks,60minutes)Section A（每小题2分）Format IPassage One1.【答案】B。

解析：主旨题。

本文开头的问句有两个，涉及where与who,因此可以排除最大的干扰项C，而更有概括性的选项B为正确答案。

2.【答案】B。

解析：细节题。

本题B选项的leftover food就同义替换了原文第二段中的scraps of food。

3.【答案】C。

解析：细节题。

此题不难，定位到第三段“She replaced the soft center withspices and nuts.”一句，很容易得出正确答案C。

4.【答案】D。

解析：词汇语义题。

定位到第三段最后一句，根据常识，用拳头击打炸面圈的中间，很可能中间会被打出一个洞来。

因此，选项D：“result(后果）”一词最合题意。

5.【答案】B。

解析：推断题。

倒数第二段说到，这些“DoughnutGirls（炸面圈女孩）”都在靠近士兵的危险地方工作，这里的“dangerous conditions near the soldiers（靠近士兵的危险地方）”玩的是文字游戏，显然指的就是靠近前线战场的地方，因此B为正确选项。

Passage Two6.【答案】A。

解析：短语语义题。

本文的前两句很容易利用对照关系确定plain是gook look的反义，即长相平凡之意。

而且本文围绕着长相与收入的关系展开,因此，可确定A为正确答案。

7.【答案】D。

解析：细节题中的数字题。

根据第一段第三、四句可知，“Thosejudged to be the more attractive earned up to10percent more than their less attractive friends and colleagues.（公认长得非常养眼的那些人的收入比长相一般的人多得10%),而“平均工资是￡25,000”，因此不难计算长相好看的人的年收入为￡25,000+￡25,000*10%，不难计算出结果是￡27,500,因此D为正确选项。

北京2014年5月学士学位英语真题及答案解析

北京2014年5⽉学⼠学位英语真题及答案解析Part I Reading Comprehension （30 % ）Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:The first year of school in America, known as kindergarten, usually begins between the ages of five and six. Among rich countries such a late start is very' strange. President Obama believes it is an economic and social problem; his education secretary goes as far as to say that it is "morally wrong". This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary that youngsters from poor families enter kindergarten well behind those from rich families--a disadvantage that usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525 words by the age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered 1,116.（76） Pre-school can help close this gap. So in a speech last month, Mr. Obama called for a partnership between the federal government and the states to expand it to every American child. It later became known that "every" meant those who come from families with incomes of up to 200% above the poverty line--equal to an income of $ 47,000 for a family of four.（77） Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work. The evidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20th new results were announced from a study of 9-to-11-year-olds in New Jersey. This report found that disadvantaged children who had attended preschool had better literacy（读写能⼒），language, maths and science skills. And two years of pre-kindergarten were better than one.Some studies also follow the effects of early learning over lifetimes, such as its effect on crime rates and other factors that may eventually burden society. Critics have singled out a government scheme called Head Start, created in 1965, which provides poor households with a range of services including school-based early education.1. Kindergarten in rich countries other than America usually begins at the age ofA. EightB. sevenC. six.D. Four2. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Poor pre-school kids have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B. President Obama believes that early education can solve all economic and social problems.C. Rich pre-school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D. President Obama's education secretary thinks it is morally wrong to let kids start kindergarten3. Which of the following about the New Jersey study is TRUE?A. There is no evidence to support the New Jersey study.B. New Jersey has created a new Head Start to help disadvantaged kids.C. Sending children to school at the age of four is not going to help.D. Two years of pre-kindergarten were better than one.4. The phrase "single out" in the last paragraph meansA. ChooseB. think aboutC. countD. depend on5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Secondary Education.B. Pre-school Education.C. Poor Kids' Education.D. Rich Kids' Education.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Humans may not have landed on Mars （⽕星） just yet, but that isn't stopping a European company from devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. （78）This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022 and eventually establish a permanent colony on the planet."Everything we need to go to Mars exists," said Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014. " We have the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots to prepare the settlement for humans. For a one-way mission, all the technology exists. " Yet the four astronauts（宇航员） chosen for the trip will be stuck on Mars--forever. And despite Mars One's thorough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from ever taking place.Those broadcast rights will also play a part in helping to select the people who will be sent to. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp is expecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In addition to the cost, several other potential problems could inhibit （阻⽌） the mission to Mars."It's even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, with all the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and of providing for their own resources for a long stay on Mars," said Adam Baker--senior lecturer in space engineering at Kingston University in London. "The sheer size of the rockets you'd need to do this would be absolutely colossal. "6. According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next_______Years.A. SevenB. eightC. TenD. six7. According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. For a one-way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.B. He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.C. We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.D. We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.8. According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUE EXCEP that _______.A. a competition process will be held to select the four astronautsB. the cost of Mars One could go as much as $ 6 billionC. if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD. the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years' stay on Mars9. The word "colossal" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning toA. very largeB. very smallC. mediumD. Average10. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Ready for a Round Trip to Mars.B. Ready for a Short Visit to Mars.C. Ready for a One-way Trip to Mars.D. Ready for a Walk on Mars.Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:When the United States Congress created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to set aside a place where Americans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 142 years later, there are hundreds of national parks across the country, and technology is changing the way people experience them. Should park visitors be able to use cell phones, or should their use be restricted?"Connectivity presents a real challenge to all of us. " Al Nash says. He is a public affairs officer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone service at Yellowstone is available in parts of the park with stores and campgrounds. This makes it easy for visitors to share photos of their trip on social networking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members. （80） If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help. Some say the ability to download applications that provide information about plants and animals in the park can enrich a visitor's experience.Others say cell phones disturb people's enjoyment of our national parks. In their view, cell phone towers are an eyesore, and they'd rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incoming call. Can you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to be disturbed by a person shouting into their phone, "Can you hear me now?"Nash says Yellowstone tries to strike a balance. "Ultimately, our job is to let visitors understand and enjoy nature better while protecting what people find special about Yellowstone, and one of those things that's special is the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle （喧嚣） of one's daily life. "11. Which of the following is the best tide for the passage?A. Which U. S. National Park Has the Most Visitors?B. Should National Parks Allow the Use of Cell Phones?C. What Did Yellowstone Do to Enrich Park Visitors' Experience?D. Can Technology Transform the Way People Experience Nature?A. to show respect to former presidentsB. to raise public awareness about climate changeC. to preserve areas of natural beautyD. to create job opportunities13. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service at Yellowstone is TRUE?A. It is limited to certain areas in the park.B. It is available everywhere in the park.C. It is not available in the park.D. It is available to visitors at a fee.14. The word "eyesore" in the third paragraph probably means_______.A. something unpleasant to look atB. something harmful to healthC. beautiful sceneD. serious threat15. What's the position of Yellowstone on cell phone use?A. Supportive.B. Neutral.C. Negative.D. Doubtful.Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure （30 % ）16. All the passengers _______ in the accident were sent to the nearby hospital in no time.A. to find injuredB. finding injuredC. to be found injuredD. found injured17. The big fire lasted as long as 24 hours _______it was brought under control.A. AfterB. beforeC. SinceD. While18. In this workshop, the output of July was three times _______of January.A. ThatB. ThisC. OneD. it19. Seeing her father come back, _______.A. tears ran down her cheeksB. her tears ran outC. she burst into tearsD. tears burst into her20._______singer and _______dancer is also good at drawing.A. The; aB. The; theC.A; aD. The; /D. this22. I'd rather you _______there next week.A. wentB. goC. should have goneD. had gone23. By the end of this term, we_______3,000 English words in all.A. will learnB. will have learnedC. have learnedD. had learned24._______is known to all, the earth moves around the sun once a year.A. ThatB. AsC. WhatD. It25. _______ I admit that she has shortcomings. I still like her.A. WhenB. AsC. WhileD. Once26. To our great_______ , Tom's illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.A. anxietyB. reliefC. viewD. judgment27. The meeting is to begin at 4:00 p. m. , but as assistants, we're _______to be there a bit earlier.A. InvitedB. SupposedC. EncouragedD. hoped28. Can you _______ the differences between the two pictures?A. TellB. TalkC. speakD. say29. Do you know the _______of the saying I just quoted?A. resourceB. sourceC. courseD. cause30. The Internet has brought _______big changes in the way we work.31. Dr. Hampton: Good morning. Professor Smith.Professor Smith :____, Dr. Hampton.Dr. Hampton: May I come in?Professor Smith : Of course, please.A. Good morningB. Fine, thanksC. Pleased to meet youD. How do you do32. The travelers are going to Taiwan, _______they plan to stay for two or three days.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where33. When George was a little boy in primary school, he often _______to school on foot.A. goesB. wentC. goD. will go34. On no account _______ to deprive （剥夺） a student of his right to receive education.A. anyone is allowedB. is anyone allowedC. anyone allowsD. allows anyone35. Alice speaks English well, _______?A. she doesB. does sheC. she doesn'tD. doesn't she36. Student: Professor Wang, must I hand in the paper this week?Professor Wang: No, _______. You can hand it in next week.A. you mustn'tB. you can'tC. you needn'tD. you shouldn't37. If I _______you, I would go now and wait for them at the station.A. amB. WasC. wereD. have been38. Ted, _______yourself and don't get your coat dirty again. Or you will get into trouble!A. BehaveB. make39. In the dead man's bedroom the police found several important _______which pointed to Blake as the murderer.A. CareersB. cluesC. ChallengesD.dreams40. The old man sitting on the park bench seemed _______to me, yet I couldn’t remember where we had met before.A. proudB. gradualC. familiarD. mental41. They go to work every day _______Saturday and Sunday. Those days are holidays.A. besidesB. onC. fromD. except42. She has _______chance to win the election as her opponent is too strong.A. littleB. a littleC. fewD. a few43. Today Bob was late again for class because he overslept （睡过头）, but he _______an excuse of being ill."Not a bad idea. In fact, I would normally have recommended such kind of charity. But it will cost a lot of money, " the elder 70 _______ out. "I am ready to spend some money to win name and 71 _______ ," the merchant replied.your brothers and sisters and other members of the family who are poor. Opening hospitals for the poor or schools for the children of the poor must come 75_______ . Charity begins at home," saying this, the wise man sent the merchant away.56. A. honest B. greedy C. upset D. generous57. A. run B. move C. sell D. visit58. A. friendly B. slender C. costly D. effective59. A. scolded B. praised C. shouted D. worried60. A. scheme B. belief C. advice D. help61. A. No matter how B. As C. As long as D. Where62. A. invited B. employed C. promoted D. dismissed63. A. exchange B. income C. waste D. increase64. A. screaming B. explaining C. approving D. weeping65. A. why B. where C. What D. which66. A. drew B. spent C. paid D. took67. A. above B. about C. beside D. within68. A. taught B. consumed C. sought D. searched69. A. Instruct B. Establish C. Proceed D. Perform70. A. pointed B. cleaned C. picked D. stepped71. A. price B. salary C. cost D. fame72. A. sights B. trusts C. needs D. pays73. A. at B. in C. for D. on74. A. origin B. shame C. belief D. duty75. A. later B. first C. now D. beforePart V Translation （20%） Section A76. Pre-school can help close this gap.77. Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work.78. This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022.79. The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost.80. If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help.Section BDirections: In this part, there are fire sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81.你应该多运动。

公共英语等级考试_2014年湖北成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案

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Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1.His business is growing so fast that he must ( ) more workers.A.take upB.take onC.take overD.take out2.He spoke so quickly that I didn't ( ) what he said.A.make forB.make sureC.make overD.make out3.I wrote it down ( ) I should forget it.A.in caseB.in case ofC.in order thatD.for fear of4.The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware ( ) she had gone.A.where thatB.of whereC.of the placeD.the place5.I ( ) on the door for ten minutes now without an answer.A.was knockingB.am knockingC.knockingD.have been knocking6.The chemical factory was demolished ( ) protecting the environment.A.in spite ofB.in honor ofC.in favor ofD.in the name of7.I fell and hurt myself while I ( ) tennis.A.was playingB.am playingC.playD.played8. ( ) you disagree with her, her idea is still worth considering.A.Even ifB.If onlyC.Instead ofD.Despite of9.This is one of the best books ( ) on the subject.A.that have ever been writtenB.which have ever been writtenC.that has ever been writtenD.whatever have been written10.We were not surprised at ( ), for he had worked so hard.A.what has he achievedB.that what he had achievedC.what he had achievedD.that he had achieved11. ( ) tired after a hard work, she fell into bed and went straight to sleep.A.FehB.FeelingC.Being feltD.To feel12.He opened the door and let himself in quietly ( ) not to wake the family.A.becauseB.so asC.so thatD.despite13.Peter wishes that he ( ) law instead of literature when he was in college.A.could studyB.studiedC.had studiedD.would study14. ( ) was unimportant.A.Whether he enjoyed our dinner or notB.No matter how he enjoyed our dinnerC.If he enjoyed our dinnerD.What he enjoyed our dinner15.Selfish people often take ( ) of other people's kindness.A. advantageB. careC. useD. profit16.It is desirable that he ( ).A.gives up tryingB.give up tryingC.would give up tryingD.is going to give up trying17.Young ( ) he is, he knows what is the right thing to do.A.thatB.asC. althoughD.however18.Fortunately, the demonstration ( ) to be quite peaceful.A.turned inB.tumed outC.showed offD.showed up19. ( ) was unimportant.A.Whether he enjoyed our dinner or notB.No matter how he enjoyed our dinnerC.If he enjoyed our dinnerD.What he enjoyed our dinner20.It is not that I do not like plays.The reason why I did not go to the theater last night was that I could not ( ) the time.A. offerB.leaveC. affordD. managePart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: in this part There are 4 passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one you think is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter in the Answer Sheet One with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Is teaching important9. Well, of course it is.There was a time when the necessary knowledge could be taught to the young by family members. But as societies became more complex and division of labor more common, it was impossible for family members to teach the information and skills young people needed to become useful members of the society.As the need for specialists appeared, the job of teaching came into being in our county, and teaching as a job has been of increasing importance over the past hundred years.Today, we have strict rules for teachers.We hope all children can attend schools.Many things tell us that teaching is indeed an "important" job.In recent years, there has been an increasing need for teachers to be " responsible ". This means that the public expects teachers to succeed in teaching important information to the young.Teachers' salaries today, while not much, certainly are much higher than they were in past years. These increases have come about because people have realized that without enough salaries, people who have abilities will not beco~ne teachers.Today almost no one says that "anybody will do" for a teacher.The public expects "quality people" to teach the young, and progress is being made to give salaries that will make people who have abilities become teachers.21.Before the job of teaching came into being ( ).A.family members had been responsible for the education of the youngB.specialists had been in charge of teaching young peopleC.young people had had to be self-educatedD.the society had played an important role in educating young people22.The job of teaching came into being mainly because of ( ).A.the development of the societyB.the explosion of informationC.the need for specialistsD.the civilization of human beings23.Teachers' salaries are raised today in order to ( ).A.show the importance of teaching as a jobB.attract more qualified people to become teachersC.make teachers "responsible" in their teachingD.improve the quality of public teaching24." Anybody will do" for a teacher means that ( ).A.almost all people want to become a teacherB.a teacher is so highly respected that people all want to help himC.a teacher will do whatever he can for his studentsD.the job of teaching is so easy that everybody can do it25.We know from the passage that ( ).A.it is important to be successful in teaching the youngB.enough salaries are necessary in making quality people become teachersC.greater progress has to be made in teachingD.teaching is a product of the society's division of laborPassage 2Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of Americans.They go to the movies to escape, their normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than their own.They may choose to see a particular film because they like the actors or because they have heard the film has a good story.But the main reason why people go to the movies is to escape.Sitting in a dark theater, watching the images on the screen, key enter another world that is real to them.They become involved in the lives of the characters in the movie, and for two hours, they forget all about their own problems.They are in a dream world where things often appear to be more romantic(浪漫的) and beautiful than in real life.The biggest " dream factories" are in Hollywood, the capital of the film industry. Each year,Hollywood studios make hundreds of movies that are shown all over the world. American movies are popular because they tell stories and they are well-made. They provide the public with heroes who do things the average person would like to do but often can't.People have to cope with many problems and much trouble in real life, so they feel encouraged when they see the "good guys" win in the movies.26.The Americans go to the movies mainly because they want ( ).A.to enjoy a good storyB.to experience an exciting lifeC.to see the actors and actressesD.to escape their daily life27.Which of the following is people's normal response to the movies they watch?A.They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to themB.They try to turn their dreams into realityC.They become so involved that they forget their own problemsD.They are touched by the life stories of the actors and actresses28.It is obvious that real life is ( ).A.less romantic than that in the moviesB.more romantic than that in the moviesC.as romantic as that in the moviesD.filled with romantic stories29.The American movies are popular because ( ).A.they are well-made and the stories are interestingB.the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they likeC.the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrationsD.good guys in the movies always win in the end30.People enjoy seeing the movies because they ( ).A.are tired of their everyday livesB.feel inspired by the heroic deeds of the good guysC.want to see who win in the endD.have to cope with many problems in their livesPassage 3Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Fire can help people in many ways.But it can be very dangerous.Fire can heat water, warm houses,give light and cook.But fire can bum things, too.It can burn trees, houses, animals or people.Sometimes big fires can burn forests.Nobody knows for sure how people began to use fire. But there are many interesting stories about the first time a man or a woman started a fire.One story from Australia tells about a man very, very long time ago.He went up to the sun by a rope(绳子) and brought fire down.Today people know how to make a fire with matches ( 火柴 ). Children sometimes like to play with them. But matches can be very dangerous. One match can burn a piece of paper and then it might burn a house. A small fire can become a big fire very fast. Fire kills many people every year. So you must be careful with matches. You should also learn to put out fires. Fires need oxygen ( 氧气).Without oxygen they will die.Cover a fire with water, sand, or sometimes with your coat. This keeps the air away from a fire and kills it. Be careful with fire, and it will help you. Be careless with fire,and it will burn you.31.How did people begin to use fire?A.Not everybody knows how people began to use fireB.Nobody knows how to make a fireC.It is an Australian who started a fireD.We are not sure how people began to use fire32.Children mustn't play with matches because ( ).A.matches burn paperB.it isn't interestingC.they can be dangerousD.they can burn a house33.When you are going to put out a fire, you ( ).A.must be carefulB.should keep air away from itC.must know it is dangerousD.should cover it with water34.We must be careful with fire, or it ( ).A.will dieB.will warm our housesC.might burn usD.won't help us35.Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?A.Fire can help people in many waysB.Fire can be both helpful and dangerousC.Fire can burn things and peopleD.We must be careful with matchesPassage 4Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Washington Irving wasAmeriea's first man of letters to be known internationally. His works were received enthusiastically both in England and in the United States. He was, in fact, one of the most successful writers of his time in the country, and at the same time winning the admiration of fellow writers like Scott in Britain arid Poe and Hawthorne in he United States. The respect in which he was held partly owing to the man himself, with his warm friendliness, his good sense, his urbanity, his gay spirits, his artistic integrity, his love of both the Old World and the New. Thackeray described Irving as "a gentleman, who, though himself born in no very high sphere, was most finished, polished, witty ; socially the equal of the most refined Europeans." In England he was granted an honorary degree from Oxford--an unusual honor for a citizen of a young, uncultured nation--and he received the medal of the Royal Society of Literature.America made him ambassador to Spain.Irving's background provides little to explain his literary aehievements.A gifted but delicate child, he had little schooling.He studied law, but without zeal, and never did practice seriously.He was immune to his strict Presbyterian home environment, frequenting both social gatherings and the theater.36.The main point of the first paragraph is that Washington Irving was ( ).A.America's first man of lettersB.a writer who had great success both in and outside his own countryC.a man who was able to move from literature to politiesD.a man whose personal charm enabled him to get by with basically inferior work37.What is implied by the mention of Scott, Poe and Hawthorne?A.Irving enjoyed great popular admirationB.Seott, Poe and Hawthorne were primarily responsible forIrving's successC.Irving's work was not only popular, but also of high literary qualityD.More Americans than Britons admiredIrving38.Which of the following best describes the effect of Irving's Presbyterian background on his life?A.It fostered his love for the theaterB.It developed his skill in businessC.It prompted his interest in lawD.It had almost no effect on his life39.Which of the following best describes the effect of Irving's personal qualities on his literary Success ?A.His personal qualities were entirely responsible for his literary successB.His personal qualities were primarily responsible for hisliterary successC.His personal qualities had some effects on his literary successD.His personal qualities had no effects on his literary success40.Why might Irving's literary ability have been surprising to the English?A.They feared competition from American writersB.They did not expect the United States to produce good writersC.They disapproved of the language American writers usedD.They thought of theUnited States as a purely commercial powerPart III Cloze (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage, For each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet One with a single line through the center.Do you know insurance（保险）? Buying insurance is a 41 by which people can protect themselves against large losses. Protection against fire is one kind of insurance. Large numbers of people pay 42 sums of money to an insurance company. Although thousands of people have paid for fire insurance, only 43 will lose their homes by fire.The insurance company will pay for these homes out of the sums of money it has collected.The first modem fire insurance company was 44 in London, England, in 1666.A great fire had just destroyed most of the city, and people wanted to protect against 45 losses.The fire company grew rapidly.Soon, other companies were founded in other areas.Benjamin Franklin helped form the first fire insurance company inAmerica in 1752.He also 46 a new kind of insurance for farmers. The new insurance would offer protection against the loss of crops 47 storm.In 1759, Benjamin Franklin helped startanother new insurance.This company, which offered 48 insurance, collected some money regularly from different men.Although a man died, his family was given a large sum of money.Today, this company is 49 in business.Over the years, people havebenefited from many new kinds of insurance when they have suffered from 50 accidents as car, plane crashes.Tomorrow, almost everyone has some kind of insurance.41. A. ideaB. soleC. thoughtD. means42.A.smallrgeC.littleD.a lot of43.A.fewB.quite a fewC.a fewD.many44.A.reeognizedB.foundC.eome into beingD.formed45. A.longerB. fartherC. furtherD. deeper46. A. insistedB. suggestedC. advisedD. wanted47. A. byB. fromC. forD. with48.A.lifeB.flightC.fireD.traffie accident49. A. stillB.yetC. alreadyD. often50.A.suehB.manyC.theD.morePart 1V Translation( 20 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully. Then translate the underlined sentences marked from 51-55 into Chinese. You should write your translation on the Answer Sheet.Microblogging（微博）appeared in 2006 and has moved from its early, perceived limitations to grow in popularity and become a powerful platform for sharing usefulinformation and knowledge. 51. There are over 100 microblogging services in operation, with some of the better-known services being Twitter, Plurk and Tumblr.52. The original use for microblogging was to allow people to broadcast what they were doing at any point in time, for example "Having coffee with Jane" or" Caught in traffic on my way to work". Although this is still a major use for microblogging, it has developed into a much more complex array of communications. People use microblogging platforms to share and seek information but in 140- 200 characters.53. This may be in the form of broadcasting what they are thinking; asking for support or advice;sharing resources;or discussion with others.54. Microblogging, and other forms of social media, have had an impact as profound as the printing press. The printing press changed distribution of, and access to, information for all time, giving widespread access to information that was previously unavailable to the majority of the population. Once people had this access they demanded more and we have seen this thirst for information ever since Microblogging applications have extended this access even further by enabling people to create and distribute information as opposed to being just consumers of information that is distributed and "controlled" by others.55.It is important to understand how and whymicroblogging is being used. 55. This understanding will enable us to further develop and enhance microblogging tools into useful collaborative spaces.Part V Writing(30 points)Directions: For this part, you're required to write a composition on the topic "Getting to Know the Society". You should write at least 120 words, and your composition should be based on the outline given in Chinese below and write your composition on the Answer Sheet.1.大学生了解社会的必要性；2.了解社会的途径（大众媒体、社会实践活动等）；3.我在这方面是怎样做的。

2014年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案

2014年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案2014年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案I. Phonetics (5 points )Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there, are four underlined letters or lettercombinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one thatis different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第1题单选根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.stageB.pass_ageC.percentageD.village参考答案：A第2题单选根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.pensionB.extensionC.collisionD.Dimension参考答案：C第3题单选根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.m_oveB.jokeC.h_opeD.zone参考答案：A第4题单选根据读音，选择合适的答案( )D.did you参考答案：B第8题单选 These apple trees,___________I planted three years ago, have not borne any fruit.A.thatB.whatC.whichD.when参考答案：C第9题单选 Don't remind me of that awful day;I__________such a fool of myself.A.madeB.makeC.will makeD.am making参考答案：A第10题单选 My daughter is quite well now __________ a slight headache.A.besideB.besidesC.but forD.except for参考答案：D第11题单选 She is treated__________better than I was.A.muchB.littleD.more参考答案：A第12题单选 If it had not rained yesterday, they__________work on time.A.will finishB.will have finishedC.would finishD.would have finished参考答案：D第13题单选 They are studying the Solar System's__________planet,Saturn ,and its moons.A.two largestrgest twoC.second largestrgest second参考答案：C第14题单选 I'd like to go with you ; __________, my hands are full at the moment.A.howeverB.whateverC.wheneverD.wherever参考答案：A第15题单选 He entered the office hurriedly,__________the door open.A.leavingB.leftD.to leave参考答案：A第16题单选 He had to quit the job__________his ill health.A.asB.as forC.becauseD.because of参考答案：D第17题单选 She needs more friends of her own__________A.yearB.ageC.periodD.stage参考答案：B第18题单选 __________, the training will help you become better at what you do.A.In the seasonB.In the periodC.In the long runD.In the long range参考答案：C第19题单选 Sea levels are__________to rise between 7 and 23 inches by the end of 21st century.A.inspectedB.suspectedD.detected参考答案：C第20题单选 Smoking and drinking may__________heart disease and cancer.A.result fromB.lead toe fromD.get to参考答案：BⅢ. Cloze ( 30 points)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, Cand D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The Nobel Prizes are awards that are given each year for special things that people or groups ofpeople have achieved. They are awarded in six 21__________ : physics, chemistry, medicine, literature,peace and economics.The prizes come from 22 __________ that was created by the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. He wantedto use some of his money to help make the world a 23 __________ place to live in.Many organizations, chosen by Alfred Nobel himself,24 __________ who receives the prizes. Eachaward 25 __________ a gold medal,a diploma and a lot of money. Prizes can only be given to 26__________ of allraces, countries and religions. Only the Peace Prize can 27 __________ be given to a group.The first Nobel Prizes were handed out 28 __________ December 10,1901--five years after AlfredNobel's death. Nobel was a chemist, engineer and inventor 29 __________ most famous invention, dynamite(炸药) , made him a 30 __________ man. Although he gave the world such a 31 __________ w,~pon, Nobel wasalways against wars and32__________. He therefore left a lot of money that was to go to those who did a lotfor the peace of 33__________Officials at first handed out only five prizes a year. The prize for economics was first awarded in 1969. In some 34 __________ prizes were not awarded because there were no 35 __________ candidates.All prizes are presented in Stockholm, Sweden, with the exception of the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, Norway.第21题单选第21题应选( )B.areasC.regionsD.classes参考答案：B第22题单选第22题应选( )A.a bondB.a fundC.a scholarshipD.an investment参考答案：B第23题单选第23题应选( )A.cleanerB.richerC.betterrger参考答案：C第24题单选第24题应选( )A.declareB.concludeC.determineD.announce参考答案：C第25题单选第25题应选( )B.focuses onC.refers toD.consists of参考答案：D第26题单选第26题应选( )anizationsB.singlesC.institutionsD.individuals参考答案：D第27题单选第27题应选( )A.yetB.alsoC.stillD.ever参考答案：B第28题单选第28题应选( )A.onB.inC.atD.by参考答案：A第29题单选第29题应选( )A.whoB.thatC.whoseD.whom参考答案：C第30题单选第30题应选( )A.hmnorousB.richC.seriousD.smart参考答案：B第31题单选第31题应选( )A.strangeB.mysteriousC.magicD.deadly参考答案：D第32题单选第32题应选( )A.violenceB.hatredC.confusionD.jealousy参考答案：A第33题单选第33题应选( )A.racesB.regionsC.mindD.mankind参考答案：D第34题单选第34题应选( )A.yearsB.yearC.timeD.times参考答案：A第35题单选第35题应选( )A.valuableB.invaluableC.worthyD.worthwhile参考答案：CIV. Reading Comprehension ( 60 points)Directions:There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by fourquestions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Chooseone best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.At first glance,there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome,but backin the 5th century ,it was Ravenna that served as capital of the Western Roman Empire. In this city,Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics (镶嵌图案). Seven of Ravenna's eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decoratedwith examples of this ancient art. "In the past, many people couldn't read or write," says tour guideand Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. "Mosaics were a way to explain thereligion and the political situ-ation to the people. " Visitors to Ravenna can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn tomake their own masterpieces.Travel TipsWhen to Go:June--October; weather is pleasant in April and May but historic sites can get crowded with school groups.Where to Stay:Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello and stay at a modernHotel Centrale Byron.How to Get Around:Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use taxis within the city.Where to Eat or Drink:Housed in a former movie theater, two-storey Ristorante Cinema Alex-ander blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia Romagna courses and attentive service(helpful in translating the menu). For fresh seafood, try Osteria L'Accigua and Da Buco.What to Buy : Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists create contemporaryand traditional pieces in local studios where modern artists use the same methods as their Byzantineforefathers.What to Read Before You Go:Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis-. 2010) ,provides a wide-ranging look at the city's art, architecture, and history.第36题单选 In ancient times, mosaics were used toA.display artistic achievementspete with Roman paintingsC.explain religion and politicsD.teach reading and writing参考答案：C第37题单选 Lots of school children visit historic sites such as Ravenna inA.MayB.JuneC.SeptemberD.October参考答案：A第38题单选 If you want to try fresh seafood,you should go to__________ .A.Emilia RomagnaB.Hotel Centrale ByronC.Ristorante Cinema AlexanderD.Osteria L'Accigua and Da Buco参考答案：D第39题单选 Why is Ravenna in Late Antiquity recommended in this passage?A.Because it was written by a famous writer.B.Because tourists get to learn a lot about the city from it.C.Because tourists can get valuable tips for buying art pieces.D.Because it provides useful information about the city's weather.参考答案：BWhen you pat your pet dog, he wags (摆来摆去)his tail. That is his way of saying that he lovesyou. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every move-ment of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness ; if histail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight ; and if his tail is tucked (塞) behind his legs, itmeans he is giving up the fight.Unlike dogs, cats' tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs him-self up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, helashes out(甩动) his tail.The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats hadnot become friends with human beings, they were predators. They used to hunt other animals for theirfood. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were closeto each other, dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance c,o~mmunication, theyused their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language toooften. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs'.第40题单选 What does it mean when a dog's tail is straight?A.It has a lot to say to you.B.It wants to stop fighting.C.It is going to fight.D.It likes to be patted.参考答案：C第41题单选 A cat tries to appear big when it is __________ .A.facing a dangerB.unhappyC.ready to huntD.hungry参考答案：A第42题单选 Which of the following does the author intend to say?A.Dogs and cats are not good friends.B.Dogs are much friendlier than cats.C.Dogs and cats are usually good pets.D.Dogs use tail language more than cats.参考答案：D第43题单选 In the last paragraph, the underlined word "predato.rs" refers to __________ .A.animals that follow and obey other animalsB.animals that kill and eat other animalsC.animals that live in the wildD.animals kept by people参考答案：BLike any teenagers, the face of One Teen Story is changing fast. Just a year old, the monthlymagazine of short fiction for young people is getting a new editor-in-chief: Patrick Ryan ,47, the asso-ciate editor of Granta from 2009 to 2013. He left the London-based literary journal last month.Editing One Teen Story--the younger sibling(姐妹篇)of One Story magazine--will offer Ryan achance to reach a whole new audience. "It's really the only magazine for young adult short fiction,"he says from his office in New York. "It's tremendously exciting that there are younger people outthere who have subscriptions and look forward to getting these stories once a month. That form is usu-ally only presented when it's forced upon them in schools. "Designed for readers 14 and up, One Teen Story publishes nine issues a year. Like its siblingmagazine, it doesn't carry photographs or advertising. It's just exactly what it says:one story per issue.Ryan says young people are "looking for engaging reads about people whom they can identifywith. It's not about having a message or positive spin (说教). It always starts on a character level,and it has to have an interesting story. If you look at the ' Twilight' characters and the ' HarryPotter' characters,they feel very contemporary. "Ryan also sees the magazine as a way to encourage talented authors. "I would love to make OneTeen Story the first publication for writers who then go on and keep at this business. I just really lovethe idea that this magazine would be the starting point for somebody--would be the push to make a talented writer feel that it was woah keeping at this.”第44题单选 Who is Patrick Ryan?A.He is the editor.in.chief of Granta.B.He is the editor—in—chief of One Story.C.He is the editor.in—chief of“Twilight”. 、D.He is the editor—in-chief of One Teen Story.参考答案：D第45题单选 What is One Teen Story?A.It is a story magazine for teenagers.B.It is a London—based literary iournal.C.It is a column of a newspaper.D.It is a magazine of science fiction.参考答案：A第46题单选 According to Ryan。

2014 年成人专升本学士学位英语水平真题及答案解析

2014 年成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试卷Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions：There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A,B ,C and D.Choose the one that best completes the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.1.Speaker A: Waiter,__________Speaker B：Wait a minute,sir. That’s $ 80 altogether.A. Would you charge me?B. Menu,please?C. Would you take the money?D. May I have the bill,please?2.Speaker A：Do you mind if I keep pets in this building?Speaker B : ________.A.Who knows?B.I would rather you didn’tC. Yeah,I love pets.D.No,you can’t.3.Speaker A：This apple tastes nice.Could I have another one ?Speaker B：_________.A. Mind your hand.B. Yes,you could. (这题如果D 是Be my guest 则应选D 别客气请便)C. I’m sorry.D. Be my friend.4.Tom：Could I use your car for a day?Jack：_______But you need to drive carefully.A. That’s right.B. Sure.C. Never mind.D. I’m pleased.5.Doctor:__________Patient：Pm much better. My stomach problem is gone.A. Do you have anything to declare,sir?B. Good morning,may I help you?C. What seems to be the problem?D. How are you feeling today?6.Amy：Mr. Gordon asked me to remind you of the meeting this afternoon. Don’t you forget it!Lucy ：OK, I_______A. prefer to.B. won’t.C. suppose so.D. do.7.Mike：Madam,do all the buses go downtown?Susan : ___________A. Wow,you got the idea.B. No,never mind.C. Sorry,I’m new here.D. Pretty well,I guess.8.Jenny：Shall we go out for dinner tonight?Jackie：___________A. You are right.B. It must be funny.C. Have a nice time.D. That sounds great.9.Speaker A：I sent a package to Dallas two days ago and it still hasn’t arrived. My trackingnumber is 641-24.Speaker B：OK, Mr. Smith.but our delivery person said that there was no such address.A. Don’t be angry,B. Stay calm,C. We attempted to deliver it,D. Thanks for asking me,10. Maggie：Hello,could I speak to Justin,please?Justin：_________A. Yes,please.B. Yes,you can.C. Who are you?D. Speaking.11. William：I’d like to invite you to dinner this Sunday,Mr. Smith.Smith ：__________A.No,let’s not.B. I would rather you didn’t.C. No, that’ll be too much trouble.D.I’d love to ,but I have another plans.12. Mavis：How is every thing, Ruth?Ruth ：____A. Not too bad.B.Well, thank youC. It’s all right,thanks.D.Not at all.13. Mori:I’m pleased to meet you here.Kaco:___________A.I didn’t expect to see you here.B.You’re too hospitable.C.Thank you so much.D. Pleased to meet you,too.14. Joe：Thank you for everything you’ve done for me during my stay here. Henry：You’r e welcome.________A.It doesn’t matter.B. It’s my job.C.Yes，I’d love to.D.Be careful.15. Donna：Can you tell me where the library is?Harry: Of course，it’s behind the teaching building.Donna：Thanks.Harry ：_______A. Don’t be so sureB.I’m happy to have done it.C. You are welcomeD.I’m glad you like it.Part II Reading Comprehension(40 points)Directions：There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinishedstatements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B ,C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer onthe ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneKids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she had two normal legs. Scout, 18,answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren^t for themissing leg, I wouldn?t have the opportunities I have today!”Scout has faced big challenges. When she was only months old,she suffered from terrible burns. Her right leg wasespecially damaged,and doctors cut it off above the knee. When she was 14,she got a high-tech leg made for sportsand put it to the test right away in a race for disabled athletes. “I remember being terrified because this was my firsttime，’’ she says. “But my doctor said，‘You have to start somewhere. ’ ”Scout was waiting nervously for the race to start when athlete Sarah Reinertsen came up and said，“I’ve beendoing this for a while. Let me give you some tips. ’’ R einertsen，who lost her leg when she was seven, is the firstdisabled woman to have finished the Ironman Triathlon(铁人三项）in Hawaii. She works with an organization tohelp support people like Scout.Reinertsen’s encouragement changed the teenager^s life. S he lost that first race, but gained the confidence thatshe needed to compete. If Sarah could do it,she could too. Training hard, she now runs competitively and also findstime to share her story with school groups.“Sometimes people look at me or at Sarah and think they have nothing in common with us. I tell them that even ifyou arenJt physically challenged, everybody has challenges of some kind —maybe with family，or homework,orfriends. No matter what it is,you can over-come that obstacle，” she says. “Everything you need is inside your heart.Take small steps. As time goes by,the steps will get bigger and you will reach your dream.”16. Why does Scout answer “No” when asked if she wants two normal legs?A. She?s scared of changing her current situation.B.She couldn't have them even if she wanted to.C.She has never thought about it before.D.She’s satisfied with what she has achieved as a disabled.17. What does the doctor mean by saying “You have to start somewhere”（Para. 2)?A.She has to do it sooner or later.B.She has to find the right place to start.C.That will be a memorable first time.D.That is a perfect time to start.18. Scout’s childhood experiences____.A.were the cause of her shynessB.were a nightmare until she reached 14C.didn’t stop her from fulfilling herselfD.didn’t have much influence on her later life19. Which of the following statements is true?A.Sarah shared her story with school students.B.Sarah started to compete at the age of seven.C.Scout has been inspired by Sarah’s success.D.Scout joined Sarah’s organization to help others.20. Through Scout’s story，the author wants to tell us that ____ .A.the disabled are mentally stronger than othersB.inner strength can help one overcome difficultiesC.good things will come no matter whatD.everybody has to challenge himselfPassage TwoImpatience has been around for a long time. There is nothing new about people losing their patience while stuckin traffic or waiting in line. But some experts believe that people are less patient today than in the past.Some analysts suggest that in recent years many people are less patient because of technology. They suggest that"digital technology, from cellphones to e-mails to iPads, is changing our lives. The instant results we get from thistechnology have in turn increased our appetite for instant satisfaction in other aspects of our lives."Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein makes some observations. She explains that “we have become animmediate satisfaction culture, and we expect things to move quickly, efficiently and in the way we want. When thatdoesn7t happen, we tend to become increasingly frustrated and unsatisfied. “Some believe that e-mail is losing popularity and could soon become outdated. Why? Because many people whosend messages do not have the patience to wait hours, or even minutes, for a response. Also, with e-mails, as withletter writing, introductory and concluding greetings are often expected. But many people consider suchformalities(客套)to be boring and time-consuming. They prefer instant messaging. Many people do not take the timeto proofread what they put in writing. As a result, letters and e-mails contain numerous grammatical andtypographical errors.The thirst for immediate results is not limited to the realm of digital communications. People seem to be losingtheir ability to wait in other areas of life. For instance, do you ever find yourself talking too fast, eating too fast,driving too fast, or spending money too fast? The few moments it takes to wait for an elevator to come, for a trafficlight to change, or for a computer to start may seem like too long a time.21. According to the first paragraph,people______ .A. were more patient in the pastB. have been patient for a long timeC. used to be patient while stuck in trafficD. used to be patient while waiting in line22. Nowadays people lose their patience because .______A. their desire for satisfaction has increasedB. they are bored with what they haveC. they have more things to do than beforeD. their life has been changed by technology23. Some believe that e-mail could soon become outdated because_______ .A. it takes a long time to start the computerB. people value formalities between friendsC. people can hardly wait for a responseD. cellphones are more popular nowadays24. The pursuit of instant results causes people to __.A. become more impoliteB. have more errors in their writingsC. use voice messages instead of emailsD. lose many of their abilities in life25. The best title for the passage might be “”A. What Are the Problems Caused by Impatience?B. Are We Less Patient Today?C. What Happened to Technology?D. Has Digital Technology Changed Our Lives?Passage ThreeScientists measured the impact that people have on the environment using a term called carbon “footprint. ” Thatfootprint reflects the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted(排放）into the atmosphere as a result of someone’sdaily activities. Carbon footprints tend to be low for city dwellers(城镇居民）. Living in a suburb outside a city,however, can turn that footprint into a bootprint.Energy researchers Christopher Jones and Daniel Kammen calculated carbon footprints for people in every zipcode across the United States. People living in city centers had small footprints, the researchers found. ,lIt is mucheasier to have a low carbon impact if your home is close to where you work, shop and play,” explains Jones. Livingwithin walking or biking distance cuts back on the amount of carbon dioxide associated with moving people by cars.And cities with extensive bus and subway networks allow people to travel great distances while keeping releases ofclimate-altering greenhouse gases low.Not everyone can afford to live in the city, however. And not everyone wants to. Rings of suburbs have popped uparound major cities across the world. Suburbs offer more space, allowing people to build larger homes. Suburbs mayoffer better schools for a family?s kids. But those homes are typically well beyond walking distance from where theirowners work, play or learn. So people who live in suburbs often drive long distances. The new findings are an important contribution to climate research, says Matthew Kahn,an environmentaleconomist at the University of California, who was not involved with the study. Kahn would like to see the analysisapplied to other parts of the world—Europe, India and China, for instance. That would give scientists a better feel forhow culture might mix with location to influence our carbon footprints.26. “Footprint” refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released by.A. an industryB. an individualC. a regionD. a country27. What is the new finding concerning the footprints of people living in cities and those living in suburbs?A. The two are not at all comparable.B. The former are higher than the latter.C. The latter are higher than the former.D. The former are similar to the latter.28. What is the key factor mentioned to explain the new "findings?A. Distance travelled by cars.B. Spending habits.C. Size of families.D. Attitude towards energy saving.29. What does Matthew Kahn think of the new findings?A. He is confused by the mixed messages.B. He thinks highly of them.C. He can easily understand them.D. He doubts their validity.30. What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?A. To call on people to reduce carbon footprints.B. To offer tips on how to live a low-carbon life.C. To clear up misunderstandings about carbon emission.D. To introduce the research on carbon footprints.Passage FourIt was a chilly November evening in New York City,and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. Noranoticed a guy sitting inside a cardboard box next to a newsstand. She pulled at my coat sleeve and said, “That manJscold,Daddy. Can we take him home?”I don’t remember my reply,but I do remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always been delighted athow much my daughter noticed in her world, whether it was birds in flight or children playing. But now she wasnoticing suffering and poverty. She wasn’t even four.A few days later,I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who delivered meals to elderly people. Thevolunteers went to a nearby school on a Sunday morning,picked up a food package,and delivered it to an elderlyperson. I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easilysee how valuable our job was. When Sunday came, we picked up the package and phoned the elderly person weMbeen assigned. She invited us right over.The building was depressing. When the door opened, facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. Shetook the package and asked if we would like to come in. Nora ran inside. I reluctantly followed. Our hostess showedus some photos of her family. Nora played and laughed. I accepted a second cup of tea. When it came time to saygood-bye, we three stood in the doorway and hugged. I walked home in tears. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something enjoyable that’s good for yourself aswell as for others? Indeed, the poverty my daughter and I helped lessen that Sunday afternoon was not the woman?salone 一it was in our lives, too. Now Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for thehomeless. Yet,as I’ve watched her grow over these past four years,I still wonder —which of us has benefited more?31. The man Nora noticed on that evening was probably.A. asking for foodB. one of those homelessC. taken home by the authorD. buying a newspaper32. The author had a sudden heavy feeling (Para. 2),because.A. his daughter had noticed the dark side of lifeB. he did not want to take the guy homeC. he felt a deep sympathy for the guyD. his daughter was afraid of what she saw33. Their volunteer job was to.A. visit poor homesB. serve meals at a nearby schoolC. pick up packages for poor,elderly peopleD. deliver food to needy,elderly people34. The word “us” in the last paragraph refers to.A. the author and the old womanB. the giver and receiver of the helpC. the author and his daughterD. the author and the guy in the box35. The best title for this passage might be “”A. A Loving KidB. Volunteers at WorkC. A Lesson in CaringD. How to Help the NeedyPartIII Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions：There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.36. As the train will not leave until one hour later,wegrab a bite at the snack bar.A. may wellB. just as wellC. might as wellD. as wellC might as well 最好..., 不妨....37. During the last three decades,the number of people participating in physical fitness programssharply.A. were increasingB. has increasedC. had increasedD. have increasedB the number of..... ....的数量，后面的动词一般用第三人称单数a number of..... 很多.... 复数38.for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thriving as it is.A. Were it notB. Be it notC. Should it not beD. Had it not beenA were it not for... = if it were not for .... 要不是.... Had it not been = If it had not been 过去完成时39. --Did you scold him for his carelessness?-- ______ it.A.I’d rather not have done.B.I’d rather do.C.I should doD. I’d better not doA did 意味着过去式，对于过去的虚拟，用过去完成时，had + 过去分词。

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