广东成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案
2023年广东省成人学位英语考试试题答案及详解
2023年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试题答案及详解Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)1. 【参考答案】B【答案详解】本题考察朋友间的对话场景。
当问到“难道不觉得……”这样的问题时，觉得是就回答Y es, I do，觉得不是就回答No, I don’ t。
A的回答前面是否认，后面是肯定，不相应。
C的意思是“不，我不这么认为”，与后面的半句不相符。
D没有回答前面的问题。
因此，只有B正面回答了前面的问题，说看起来不错。
【参考译文】Joanna: 你不觉得我这样搭配挺好的吗？George: 是的，看起来不错。
并且跟你的围巾也很配。
2. 【参考答案】A【答案详解】本题考査表达歉意的对话。
当事人很不好意思地道歉的时候，应当尽力安慰别人，表达没有关系，A选项就很好地表达了这个意思。
B选项前面的No有些多余，C说“历来没有听说过”与句意不符。
【参考译文】Kevin: 恐怕我把墨水撒到桌布上了。
Tommy: 噢，没关系的。
3. 【参考答案】A【答案详解】本题考査拒绝别人邀请的对话。
当别人提出邀请的时候，假如你拒绝了，后面最佳给出拒绝的理由。
A说正在戒烟，是很好的理由。
其他的选项都是接受后的回答。
【参考译文】Ben: 来根香烟吧！Carol: 不用了，谢谢！我正在试着戒烟。
4. 【参考答案】C【答案详解】本题考査给别人提供征询服务时的礼貌用语。
当有顾客问到还能不能买到票的时候，从后面半句的only if看肯定是没有票了，所以应当委婉地说“恐怕不行了”。
其他的几个回答都是还能买到票的回答，与后半句不相符。
【参考译文】Mark: 我还能买到今晚表演的票吗？Linn: 恐怕不行了。
除非有人把票取消了。
5. 【参考答案】D【答案详解】本题考査询问邮寄东西的对话场景。
被问到邮寄费的时候，要仔细地核对包裹，选项B显得太过于不专业，A也没有直接回答问题，C说“去吧！”也没有礼貌地回复顾客，只有D是立即给顾客进行核査，并礼貌地问尚有没有其他包裹，因此答案选D。
2023年广东省学士学位英语统考试卷及答案
2023年6月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位外国语水平考试（广东）Paper One 试卷一(90m inutes)Part Ⅰ Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short imcomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1.Client: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Smith?Secretary:____________A. Hello. Thanks for calling.B. Speaking, please.C. Hello. Who’re you, please?D. I’m sorry. He’s at a meeting now.2. Roommate A: I wish you wouldn’t have your radio so loud.Roommate B:_____________A. I’m afraid so.B. It’s none of your business.C. Sorry! Is it disturbing you?D. Really? It’s not my fault.3.Mary: We’re having a few people over for a dinner Friday. We’d love to have you.Tom:____________A.Oh, I’d love to . But I’m afaid.B.Oh, really! What time should I come?C.No. I have to prepare for the exam.D.Yes. Though I have to take the exam.4. Son: I’m terribly sorry. Mom. I’ve broken an Italian vase.Mom: _________A. Oh, what a shame!B. Oh, dear. How awful it is!C. Oh, th at doesn’t matter.D. Oh, I’m so sorry about that.5. Jane: Hello.Danny: Hi, Jane.Is John there, please?A.No. He’s not here at the moment.B.No. He’s away. Call back later.C.Sorry. I don’t know where he is .D.Sorry. He’s not here right now. Any message?6. Teacher: You’re late again!Student: Sorry, ______________A. I won’t do that anymoreB. but it’s my own business.C. I’m afaid I’ve oversleptD. but I need more sleep7. Guest: Oh, it’s ten o’clock. I must be leaving now.Host: _________A.It’s OK. Please walk slowly.B.Why do you want to go now?C.Yeah, it’s really late. Do as you like.D.Won’t you s tay for another cup of tea?8. Cathy: Do you mind opening the door for me ?Robert: __________.A. Yes, I’ll do it.B. It’s nothingC. That’s all rightD. Not at all9. Katherine: Haven’t seen you for ages, Linda! How are you getting on? Linda: Quite well. And you?Katherine: Pretty good. How’s your husband?Linda: Oh, w e’ve got divorced.Katherine: ____________A. Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that.B. What a shame!C. It’s really a problem.D. Hope you’ll get better.10. Customs officer: Could I have your name, please?Passenger: It’s Paine, Sarah Paine.Customs officer: ________?Passenger: It’s P-A-I-N-E.A. How do you spell your last nameB. What’s your last name, pleaseC. How to pronoune your last nameD. How could I speak your last name11. Stranger: ____________. Do you know where the nearest bank is , please?Resident: Sure. It’s on King Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenue. Stranger: Thank you.A. Help meB. Forgive meC. Excuse meD. Trouble you12. Mary: Peter, would you like to go to a party this Sunday?Peter: _______. What kind of party you mean?Mary: It’s a birthday party.A. Sounds goodB. Looks niceC. Seems all rightD. Feels great13. Susan: That’s a beautiful skirt you have on!Lily:_________.A.Actually, I don’t like it very muchB.Oh, thank you . I just got it yesterdayC.Yes. But it isn’t so as you saidD.No, it’s not that beautiful . Yours is better14. John: May I use your computer this afternoon, Susie?Susie: Sure, but I have to finish typing my term paper today.John: _________ .A. Do as you pleaseB. Oh, I’m sorryC. Thank you just the sameD. Never mind it15. Patient: I feel terrible today. My stomach doesn’t feel well a t all.Doctor: _________ .A.You should take something for itB.That’s too bad for your healthC.It serves you rightD.Remember. Don’t do that againPart Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or nufinished 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 line through the center.Passage oneM ichael Phelps has already been considered by some as the greatest all-around competitor in the history of his sport. At the 2023 U.S. Trials, Phelps qualified for Athens in six individual events across every possible stroke. He finally earned five titles of Olympic champion. Should Phelps match Mark Spitz’s record in Athens or Beijing in 2023, he will earn a ＄1 million bonus from his sponsor. Michael Phelps was born to June 30, 1985. His father was a good athlete, and passed his ability on to his kids.Michael’s coach told Michaelc’s mother that her son was a raretelent.Long-limbed with big hands and feet, he took to instruction very well, loved to work hard and never seemed nervous is competition. By all accounts, his frame is perfect for a swimmer. His big hands and feet are like paddles in the water. The butterfly is his signature stroke, but he’s shown the ability to dominate in any event.In 1999,Michael broke a record in the 200-meter butterfly for the 20-year-old age group at th Junior Nationals.At 15, Michael became the youngest swimmer to compete Sydney Olympics for the U.S.in 68 years. In an astonishing performance, he medaled six times and set five world records. Michael won the 200-meter butterfly with a new world mark, and also turned in record times in the 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley (混合泳)—doing so on the same day, which was a first in swimming history.Outside of his swimming career,Michael was a normal teenager.He didn’t like getting out of the bed in the morning; but refused to slow down once his day began.Michael has his sights set on more than Olympic glory.He wants to transform his sport the way other great athletes like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have.16.Which of the following is the biggest achievement of Michael Phelps so far?A. An all-around competitor in the history of swimming.B. Breaking of a record in the 200-meter butterfly.C. Six individual events across every possible stroke.D. Five titles of Olympic champion.17. From Paragraph 1 it can be inferred that the passage waswritten_______.A. right in 2023B. at a time between 2023 and 2023C. just before Athens 2023D. immediately after Athens 202318. Michael Phelps turned to be the youngest American swimmer_______.A. in 1999, when he broke a record in the 200-meter butterflyB. in 2023,when he attended Athens 2023C. in 2023, when he attended Sydney OlympicsD. in an astonishing performance at home in the U.S.19. ________hating to get out of his bed in the morning, Michael Phelpswouldn’t slow down once his day began.A. AsB. ThoughC. OnceD. Despite of20. The last sentence of the passage tells us that Michael Phelps is soambitious as to ___________.A. win many more gold medals for the U.S.B. remake history of his sport like M.Jordan and T.WoodsC. become the greatest world record breaker in sport historyD. be by far the greatest sportsman with Olympic gloryPassage TwoMost personnel managers agree that job interviews are one of the least objective recruiment methods.But the advantages of testing are not going to change the attraction of the interview to employers . The appeal of the interview has everything to do with the human factor.Most people believe that they are a reasonable judge of character and trust their instinctive feeling. We might use some kind of test to aid theselection process, but we usually pick a candidate who interviews well, has good qualifications and impressive work record.But suppose the candidate lies or is less than completely honest. “This can be a serious problem for employers”, explains Alan Conrad, Chief Executive at Optimus Recruiment. “The most difficult liars to find are those who tell half-truths rather than complete lies.”Research shows that up to 75 percent of resumes are inaccurate on purpose. The most common practice is omission.Interviewer should therefore concentrate on areas of uncertainy such as gaps between periods of employment and job descriptions that seem strange. “Focusing on these areas will force candidates to tell the truth or become increasingly dishonest. This is usually when people signal their anxiety by their body language. Sweat on the upper lip, false smiles and nervous hand movements all indicate discomfort.”Conrad does not suggest an aggressive policy-style interview technique , but insists that close inspection of a resume is absolutely essential. Only by asking the right questions can you confirm the suitability of the candidate or put pressure on those who are being less than completely honest.21. The best title of this passage can be ___________.A. How to Catch Out the Dishonest CandidateB. How to Find a Job by TricksC. Disadvantages of Job InterviewsD. Advantages of Job Interviews22. The liars hard to recognize are those who tell___________.A. complete truthsB. complete liesC. partial truthsD. mainly truths23. How were the job applicants able to lie without being detected?A. By leaving out some necessary informationB. By providing more information than needed.C. By using their body language.D. By telling some unbelievable lies.24. In order to pick up a qualified and an honest candidate, Conradsuggests that we _____.A. examine the resumes carefullyB. inspect the candidates aggressivelyC. correct the resumes intentionallyD. compare one’s resume with others’25. What is the author’s attitude towards job interviews?A. Most objectiveB. Too subjective.C. SuspiciousD. Credulous.Passage ThreeOur world is wonderful with birds that are absolutely amazing and unbelievable.One kind of such birds is the coot—a clumsy bird so unloved that its name implies something of an old fool.”The bird has a remarkableability to recognize amd count its eggs,” says behavioral ec ologist Bruce Lyon of the University of California at Santa Cruz. Coots need to be tricky because of the nunsual way the animals. Compete: One coot will put its eggs secretly into another’s nest to trick the host into raising the invader’s eggs. But nest owners use their wits to fight back, Lyon finds.Over four summers, Lyon monitored 400 coot nests near Williams Lake in central British Columbia, tagging the eggs with a marker. Of these , 160 coot nests received eggs from unrelated coots. The hosts generally were not fooled, however,. About half the time, coot parents rejected thestrange eggs completely, usually by burying them deep in the nest.“Foreign eggs were not disappearing by chance ---and that can only mean the birds were recognizing them, ”Lyon says. Apparently , the coots were alerted by the unfamiliar colors and patterns on the foreign eggs. In other cases, the parents pushed the foreign eggs to an unfavorable position at the border area of the nest, where there is less heat for hatching.Even if a mother coot didn’t remove the foreign eggs from her nest, she continued to lay a normal hatch number of her own eggs, despite theapparent extra foreign eggs. Lyon thinks that means the coots somehow kept a count of both their own eggs an d the suspicious ones. “That coots can distinguish their own eggs from the foreign ones is a rare but very convincing example of counting wild animal world,” the ecologistconcluded.26. The meaning of the bird’s name “coot”probably is __________.A. wonderful and amazingB. unusual and remarkableC. secret and unbelievableD. old and silly27. In the passage, “foreign eggs” refers to _________.A. the eggs of the nest ownersB. the eggs of the invadersC.the eggs from foreign countriesD. the eggs unable to be hatched28. Which of the following is the particular way coots often compete?A. To steal some eggs from other nests.B. To put their own eggs into others’ nests.C. To hatch other coots’ eggs.D. To protect their own eggs.29. Which would the nest owners do with the foreign eggs according to thepassage?Ⅰ. Burying them deep in the nests.Ⅱ. Pushing them aside to an unfavorable area.Ⅲ. Hatching them as their own.A. Ⅰ.onlyB. Ⅱ.onlyC. Ⅰ.land Ⅱ.D. Ⅰ.,Ⅱ.and Ⅲ.30. Which of the following is the particular ability the ecologist believes thatthe coot has?A. To trick other coots.B. To fight back the tricks.C. To be alert to the foreign eggs.D. To recognize and count its owneggs.Passage FourNational Aviation and Space Administration (NASA) and its partners in the Inter-national Space Station have agreed in principle to let a 28-year-old South African become the second paying tourist on the orbitingoutpost, the U.S. space agency said on Tuesday.Internet magnate Mark Shuttleworth signed a contract on Dec.4 with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency(RASA) to fly aboard a Soyuz space taxi to the station in April 2023, almost exactly a year after lionaire Dennis Tito became the first to experience space as a paying guest.NASA spokeswoman Kristen Larson said by telephone:”We’ve agreed in principle to the flight of Mr. Shuttleworth. However, there are some final details that need to be taken of .”Larson would not say what detailsneeded resolving , but said the station’s international partners---including the space agencies of Russia, Europe, Japan and Canada---had drafted a set of requirements for space travelers covering “physical ability,psychological ability, language ability” and “length and appropriateness of training.”Outgoing commander Frank Culbertson of the space station said the new crew replacing his was going to be extremely busy. “The station is forworkers, and it puts an additional burden on the crew to have people up here that are not doing science or conducting experiments that areproductive. This is a workplace, a laboratory, a research facili ty,” he said. Space Adventures chief Eric Anderson said he could not disclose what Shuttleworth was paying for the trip, but added that a Russian official had been quoted as saying the price was no worse than Tito’s fare, which was widely reported to be ＄20 million.31. Who was the first space tourist according to the passage?A. Kristen Larson.B. Eric Anderson.C. Mark Shuttleworth.D. Dennis Tito.32. Which of the following is NOT included in the requirements for spacetravelers?A. Sufficient experience in conducting laboratory work.B. Enough long and proper training for flight.C. Mentally and physically healthy enough.D. Communicative skills in language.33. Why is the space station reluctant to receive more paying touristsaccording to Frank Culbertson?A. Because the space station is n’t big enough for the paying tourists.B. Because as a place for doing research, the staton should be highlyefficient.C. Because a paying tourist may be ignorant of the space research work.D. Because the paying tourists have to pay too much to gain spaceexperience.34. “An outgoing commander”can probably be one who __________.A. is extremely capableB. is going to be out of dutyC. is a supervisor over the space station workD. has his own crew members35. To be the second paying space tourist ,one has to primarily____.A. receive necessary training voluntarilyB. pay a sum of money no less than Tito’s fareC. pay a sum of money less than Tito’s fareD. do more mental and physical exercisesPart Ⅲ 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 bestcompletes the sentence.Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. If workers had been paid decent wages, profits________so great.A. would beB. were not to beC. wouldn’t have beenD. wouldhave been37.If students can’t focus on the spoken word of the teacher, they not onlylose______to learn; they actually lose ability to learn.A. needB. wishC. desireD. power38. There is nothing _____ about a native English-speaking teacher exceptthat he speaks English easily and well.A. particularB. specialC. specificD. especial39. I ________ that most people who wanted to buy our newspaper were either moving or getting married.A. worked outB. figured outC. spoke outD. broke out40. The Eiffel Tower, symbol of innovative technique at the end of the 19th century, has ____ its universal image.A. maintainedB. preservedC. storedD. continued41. Amazon is ________the largest remaining rainforest area left on our planet.A. so farB. by farC. thus farD. as far as42. The best thing ________ happened to me was finding my best friend, Katrina.A. whatB. asC. thatD. which43. Life presents many barriers, and all too often those who work hardest may not receive great__________.A. rewardsB. grantsC. allowanceD. praise44. Now almost all the parents want their children to leam the piano or the violin, _______ their children are willing or not.A. no matter whetherB. no matter ifC. howeverD. whatever45. Homework in American schools is often minimal _________ the children have plenty of time to watch television.A. such thatB. so thatC. thatD. because46. It is largely thanks to the variable climate in England ____ the English pay so much attention to the work on their homes and gardens.A. whereB. thatC. in whichD. for which47. Life on Earth is _______ varied and complex.A. amazinglyB. amusedlyC. amazedlyD. amusingly48. In terms of education systems, one cannot say that one system in one country is better than____.A. that of anotherB. anotherC. one of anotherD. one another49. When I started applying to colleges, I definitely had no idea what I wanted to _____in.A. studyB. majorC. stayD. gear50. The new immigrants found it hard to _________ themselves to the climate of the country.A. adoptB. adaptC. regulateD. coordinate51. One day while looking for a job, I _______ the Chicano Youth Center, which offered me an after-school job.A. dropped by.B. dropped outC. dropped downD. dropped off52. The newly promoted assistant manager . expressed a wish to be__________ to the London branch.A. exchangedB. transmittedC. transferredD. moved53. The relationship between China and India has been ________ studied recently.A. originallyB. extremelyC.violentlyD. intensively54. Over a third of the population in that African country was estimated to have no _____ to the health service.A. excessB. successC. processD. access55. When he arrived at the village, he found _________ the aged and the sick at home.A. none butB. anyone butC. nothing butD. no other than56. Wh ich sport is the most expensive ___ training equipment, players’ personal equipment and uniforms?A. in place ofB. in terms ofC. by means ofD. by way of57. ________ your jacket, please. The room is very warm.A. Take offB. Take afterC. Take upD. Take on58. It started raining , so she ______ the nearest house.A. made forB. make offC. made upD. made out59. Those who failed in the entrance examinations are likely to ________ their failures to bad luck.A. contributeB. attributeC. distributeD. retribute60. The new findings by the research crew suggested that the government’s housing plans______ not practicable.A. beB. should beC. wasD. were61. In this company fewer and fewer employees are willing to do ______ they are asked to .A. whatB. whichC. thatD. whether62. The spy was supposed to _______disguised as a woman in the supermarket.A. escapeB. escapedC. have escapedD. had escaped63. The lady was made_________ on the floor waiting for ten minutes before attended to .A. to standB. standC. standingD. stood64. A doctor , along with a group of young nurses, ________ going go demonstrate the heart operation process.A. isB. areC. willD. shall65. When the young man was about to speak, his friend looked athim,_________ to lock up his mouth.A. as regardsB. asC. as forD. as if66. _________, we made a plan for the future study.A. Summarized our present workB. Summarizing our presnet workC. Having summarized our present workD. Being summarized our present work67. Tom Smith wished that his parents______ih the stricken area when the earthquake occurred.A. were notB. are notC. have not beenD. had not been68. Some people are not so much interested in what a man does_______how he came to choose that particular line of work.A. asB. soC. likeD. when69. the proposal that business companies_________guided by professionals for their new scheme of developments was accepted without disagreement.A. beB. areC. wasD. were70. The doctor ________me to the danger of not getting enough rest while working overtime.A. alertedB. remindedC. ledD. persuaded71. It seems quite unbelievable that a man like Jeremy could be ______ in questionable deals.A. participatedB. takenC. involvedD. lost72. The lady’s appointment would be terminated as of September 29, unless ________ to that time she requested a hearing.A. superiorB. inferiorC. priorD. junior73. The dean of the Physics Department ________ for the university library many outstanding private book collections.A. separatedB. contributedC. distributedD. secured74. Large amount of oil imports puts a heavy burden on the country’s gold_______.A. storageB. reserveC. conservationD. preservation75. The ultimate goal of this dance college is to fully bring out the st udents’ artistic.A. capacityB. potentialC. possibilityD. likelihoodPart Ⅳ Cloze Test(10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage.For each numbered blank, 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 line through the center.A daily dose of laughter may be good for the heart because it makes blood vessels work more efficiently. Depression, ______ the other hand, can raise the risk of dying from heart failure, a separate study found. The two studies, _____ at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Florida, show how psychological factors can __________ a person’s health.“We don’t recommend that you laugh and not exercise, _________ we do recommend that you try to laugh on a regular basis. Thirty minutes of exercise three times a week, and fifteen minutes of laughter on adaily________ Is probably good for the vascular(脉管的)system,”saidDr.Michael Miller.Miller and his colleagues at the school _______ two movies. One humorous, _______stressful, to twenty healthy volunteers and tested the function of their blood vessels. The researchers specifically looked at the lining of the vessels and found that blood ________ was reduced in fourteen of the twenty volunteers after stressful movie cuttings. But blood flowed more freely in nineteen of the twenty subjects_____ they laughed at funny movie segments. Average blood flow increased 22% during laughter, and ______ during mental stress, the researchers told the meeting.76. A.at B.on C. in D. by77. A.presenting B. to present C. presented D. presents78. A.influence B. interrupt C. effect D. affect79. A.but B.otherwise C.nevertheless D.still80. A.base B.based C.basis D.basic81. A.exhibited B.showed C. illustrated D.displayed82. A.other B. second C.two D.one83. A.flow B. vessel C.pressure D.function84. A.during B.since C. when D.while85. A.lowed B.decreased C. lessened D.loweredPaper Two 试卷二（30 minutes）Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words about the title “My Ideal Job”.You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1.什么是你心目中抱负的工作？说明理由。
2024广东学士学位英语考试真题及答案
2024广东学士学位英语考试真题及答案2024 Guangdong Bachelor's Degree English ExamPart 1: Listening Comprehension (30 points) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the 4 possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. He wants to open a window.B. He has a headache.C. He feels hot.D. He wants some water.2. A. 10:10.B. 10:30.C. 11:00.D. 11:30.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, read the 4 possible answers on your paper, and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.3. A. In a library.B. In a museum.C. In a restaurant.D. In a concert hall.4. A. It is about a famous director.B. It is about a new movie.C. It is about old movies.D. It is about a movie theater.Part 2: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice of the answer to the questions.Passage 1Humans have flourished on Earth for thousands of years, but it feels like the past 100 years have brought the most significant changes to our way of life. From tech-savvy cities to high-speed transportation, here are some of the ways that modern life is worlds away from that of our ancestors.5. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The history of humans on Earth.B. The significant changes in modern life.C. The differences between modern life and that of our ancestors.D. The benefits of tech-savvy cities.6. What do we know about humans from the passage?A. They used to live in tech-savvy cities.B. Their way of life has changed dramatically in the past century.C. They prefer high-speed transportation.D. They lived with their ancestors.Passage 2The Internet has changed the way we live, work, and communicate. With just a few clicks, we can connect with people from all over the world or find information on any topic. As convenient as this is, it also brings challenges such as privacy concerns and online security threats.7. What is the main point of the passage?A. The benefits of the Internet.B. The challenges the Internet presents.C. The convenience of online communication.D. The security threats of the Internet.8. How has the Internet changed our lives according to the passage?A. It has made communication more difficult.B. It has made finding information more time-consuming.C. It has provided more privacy.D. It has made connecting with others easier.Part 3: Writing (30 points)Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition of 200-300 words based on the pictures below. In your composition, you should include:1. A brief description of the pictures.2. Explain why the situation is happening.3. The possible implications of the situation.Remember to write clearly, neatly, and legibly.Sample Answer:The two pictures depict a man working late at night in an office while his family is waiting at home. In the first picture, the man is shown typing on his computer with a cup of coffee beside him, while in the second picture, his wife is looking worriedly at a clock and his children are waiting for him at the dinner table.The situation is likely happening because the man is under a lot of pressure at work and has a deadline to meet. He is sacrificing his time with his family to finish his work and ensurethe success of his project. This is a common occurrence in today's society, where work demands often take precedence over family time.The implications of this situation are significant. The man may feel guilty for neglecting his family and missing out on important moments with them. His family may also feel lonely and neglected, leading to feelings of resentment and frustration. This could strain their relationships and have long-term effects on their emotional well-being.In conclusion, the pictures highlight the struggle many people face in balancing work and family life. It is essential to find a healthy work-life balance to ensure both personal and professional success and happiness.。
2024年广东省成人学位英语考试真题
2024年广东省成人学位英语考试真题2024 Guangdong Province Adult Education English ExamSection A: Listening Comprehension (20 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear several short conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and answer the questions that follow. You may hear the conversations only once.1. What are the speakers discussing?A. Their plans for the weekendB. Their favorite moviesC. Their favorite booksD. Their upcoming exams2. What will the woman do next?A. Go to the libraryB. Meet her friends for dinnerC. Watch a movieD. Study for her exam3. What is the woman worried about?A. Her job interviewB. Her test resultsC. Her presentationD. Her upcoming trip4. What does the man suggest?A. Going to a caféB. Studying togetherC. Watching a movieD. Going to a party5. Why is the man upset?A. The store is closedB. His phone is brokenC. His car broke downD. He missed his flightSection B: Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Directions: In this section, there are four passages. Read the passages carefully and answer the questions that follow.Passage 1:The benefits of learning a second language are numerous. Not only does it increase cognitive skills and memory, but it also opens up job opportunities and allows for better communication with people from different cultures. A recent study found that bilingual individuals tend to be more creative and adaptable in problem-solving situations.6. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of learning a second language?A. Increased cognitive skillsB. Better job opportunitiesC. Poor communication skillsD. Enhanced problem-solving abilities7. According to the passage, bilingual individuals tend to be:A. Less creativeB. More adaptableC. Less intelligentD. Less skilled8. What did a recent study find about bilingual individuals?A. They are less creativeB. They are less adaptableC. They are less intelligentD. They are more creative and adaptablePassage 2:The environment is a major concern for many people today. With climate change on the rise, it is more important than ever to take care of our planet. Simple actions such as recycling, reducing waste, and conserving water can make a big difference in preserving the environment for future generations.9. What is a major concern for many people today?A. TechnologyB. Climate changeC. EducationD. Politics10. What can individuals do to help preserve the environment?A. Waste waterB. Recycle lessC. Conserve energyD. Cut down trees11. According to the passage, what can make a big difference in preserving the environment?A. Conserving waterB. Wasting energyC. Increasing wasteD. Depleting resourcesSection C: Writing (40 marks)Directions: In this section, you are required to write an essay on the following topic:Topic: The impact of social media on societyIn your essay, you should discuss the following points:- The advantages of social media- The disadvantages of social media- Your opinion on whether the benefits of social media outweigh the drawbacksRemember to:- Organize your ideas and arguments logically- Use appropriate vocabulary and grammarSection D: Speaking (20 marks)Directions: In this section, you will have a conversation with the examiner on a given topic. You will be asked to express your opinions, provide reasons, and engage in a discussion. Be prepared to answer questions and elaborate on your responses.Overall, the 2024 Guangdong Province Adult Education English Exam covers a wide range of language skills, including listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It aims to assess the candidates' proficiency in English and their ability to communicate effectively in various situations. Good luck to all the test-takers!。
广东2024学位英语考试真题及答案
广东2024学位英语考试真题及答案全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1The 2024 Guangdong University Entrance English Test - A Kid's PerspectiveHey guys! I'm Tommy, a 5th grader who just took the big university entrance English exam in Guangdong this year. My older sister is applying to colleges, so I tagged along to see what all the fuss was about. I've gotta say, that test was no joke! There were reading passages, grammar questions, and even an essay portion. I'm just a kid, but I'll do my best to break it down for you.The Reading SectionThis part had a few different reading passages about topics like science, history, and culture. The passages weren't super long, but they used some pretty big vocabulary words that even I had trouble with. Words like "ubiquitous" and "ephemeral" - what do those even mean?!After each passage, there were comprehension questions testing if you understood the main ideas and important details. Those weren't too bad if you read carefully. But then there were questions about the author's tone, purpose, and which statements from the passage supported certain ideas. Those inferencing questions were tricky!I had to really read between the lines and use my critical thinking skills, just like my English teacher is always reminding us. Overall, the reading section tested if you could understand academic texts at a pretty high level. I give it a solid 7/10 on the difficulty scale.The Grammar GangNext up was the grammar section - my personal nemesis! There were questions testing our knowledge of verb tenses, adjective clauses, parallel structure, and more. As an elementary student, I'm still learning a lot of those grammar rules in my own language, let alone English.Some of the questions asked us to identify the errors in sentences. For example:"The scientist who experiment was a success will present her findings."Can you spot what's wrong there? The verb "experiment" should be "experimenting" to match the subject. Tricky stuff!Other questions tested advanced grammatical concepts like the subjunctive mood (huh?!) and reduced relative clauses. I'm still fuzzy on what those even are! Let's just say the grammar part made my brain hurt. I'll give it a 9/10 difficulty rating for sure.The Unstoppable EssayJust when I thought the test couldn't get any harder, we made it to the essay portion. Could you believe they asked college applicants to write a persuasive essay analyzing a complex social issue? In English?! As if coming up with a thesis statement and supporting arguments isn't hard enough in my native language.The essay prompt was something like: "Many developed nations are experiencing a rise in political polarization and a breakdown of civil discourse. What are the underlying causes of this phenomenon and what steps can societies take to address it?"Come on, how is a 10-year-old kid supposed to intelligently discuss political polarization? That just sounds like some fancy grown-up words put together. I ended up just writing about howpeople should be nicer to each other and find common ground. Hey, it's not great, but I tried!For anyone actually taking this test to get into university, you'd better brush up on your academic writing skills. Being able to clearly express complex ideas in English with proper organization, grammar, and vocabulary is no joke. I'll give the essay a 10/10 on the uh-oh difficulty scale.The Final VerdictOverall, the 2024 Guangdong Graduate Entrance English Test was no walk in the park. It really tested your ability to understand, analyze, and produce English at a high academic level. All those reading comprehension skills, grammar rules, and essay writing techniques they drill into our heads in school? Yeah, those all came into play in a big way.As an elementary student, I may have been in over my head just a little bit. But I gave it my best shot and had fun getting a sneak peek into the life of a university applicant. You older kids out there better study hard because this test is brutal!If you put in the hard work though, you'll build the English skills to slay this exam. Then you'll be off to a great university and maybe even become fluent in English one day. Just don't forgetthe kid who struggled through a preview of the big test. Leave some snacks for me when you make it big, okay?That's all I've got, folks! This has been Tommy's 2024 Guangdong Graduate Entr ance English Test Exposé. Check your admissions booklets for the real answer keys because this kid is still a few years away from being able to solve those zingers. English tests are hard, but hopefully this gave you a kid's-eye view into what it's all about. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some grammar drills to review...篇2The 2024 Guangdong Entrance Exam for English ThingyHi everyone! My name is Xiaoming and I'm a 5th grader. This year I had to take the Guangdong Entrance Exam for English Proficiency Test. That's a really long name so I'm just going to call it the English Thingy.The English Thingy was really hard! I had to study a whole bunch to get ready for it. My teacher Miss Li made us practice listening, reading, writing and speaking in English every day for months before the test. I don't really like English that much but I worked really hard because I want to go to a good middle school.On the day of the test, I was super nervous. My mom made me a special breakfast with my favorite congee and pickled radishes to help me feel better. I double and triple checked that I had enough pencils and erasers in my pencil case. I almost forgot my water bottle but my dad reminded me at the last second. Phew!The test had four sections just like Miss Li said - listening, reading, writing, and speaking. I'll tell you all about each one.ListeningThe listening part was first. We had to put on these huge headphones that made my ears sweat. The recording played different conversations and passages and we had to bubble in the correct answers on a answer sheet.Some of the conversations were pretty easy, like this one:Woman: Excuse me, where is the bathroom?Man: Go down this hallway and turn right. The bathroom is the second door on your left.Woman: Thank you.The question asked where the bathroom was located. I bubbled in "second door on the left" for that one.But others were super hard and confusing. Like this one about the weather:Meteorologist: A strong cold front is approaching the region from the northwest, bringing freezing temperatures and snowfall tonight through Tuesday morning. Residents should prepare for hazardous driving conditions and power outages. Stay indoors if possible and avoid any unnecessary travel.I got super lost with all the meteorologist words like "front" and "hazardous." I probably got that one wrong.ReadingAfter listening, we moved on to the reading section. This part had longer passages that we had to read and then answer comprehension questions about them.One passage was about the history of the bicycle. That one was kind of boring but the questions were pretty easy if you read it carefully. Like "When was the first bicycle invented?" and "What were early bicycles made of?"Another reading was way more interesting - it was a story about a girl who accidentally got shrunken down to the size of an insect! She had all these adventures in her own backyard, getting chased by spiders and helping her ant friends carry crumbs. Atthe end she figured out the cure to turn back to normal size. I loved that story and the questions about it were fun.WritingThen it was time for the writing part. We had to write a short essay in English of at least 150 words. The prompt asked us to write about an experience that taught us an important lesson.I wrote about the time I overslept and missed the school bus because I was up too late playing video games the night before. I learned my lesson about time management and making sure to get enough sleep. Miss Li was always telling us to "eat AT the desk, not ON the desk" which means don't play games late at night and sleep in class! So I wrote all about that.Some kids wrote about learning lessons like being kind to others, working hard, or telling the truth. As long as you had a clear lesson and examples, you could get a good score.SpeakingFinally, the very last part was the speaking section. One at a time, we had to go into a private room with a examiner and answer some questions out loud in English.The first part was easy, they just asked stuff like "What's your name?", "How old are you?", and "What's your favorite subject in school?" Piece of cake.Then they asked me to look at a picture of a playground and describe what I saw in the picture, like the slide, swing set, trees, etc. That wasn't too bad.But the hardest part was when they gave me a situation and I had to pretend to have a conversation. My situation was that I was purchasing movie tickets and I had to ask for things like how much they cost, what time the movie started, if there were any discounts, and so on. I got pretty tongue-tied and messed up a few times. The examiner didn't seem too impressed!Whew, that's everything that was on the big English Thingy test! My brain was fried by the end of it. I really hoped I did well since I want to make it into a good middle school program. A couple weeks later I got my scores back - I passed! My writing and reading were pretty good but I struggled more on the listening and speaking parts.Oh well, I'll just have to keep studying and practicing my English skills. Maybe next year's test will be a little easier!篇3广东2024学位英语考试真题及答案第一部分：听力测试（20分）听录音，选出正确的单词。
广东成人学士学位英语考试试卷与答案
广东成人学士学位英语考试试卷与答案英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Part III V ocabulary and Structure (20 points)Part IV Cloze (10 points)考生须知1.本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分为85分，考试时间为90分钟；试卷二满分为15分，考试时间为30分钟。
2.本试卷一为A型试卷，请将答案用2B铅笔填涂在A型试卷一答题卡上，答在试卷上或其他类型答题，前题答。
效无上卡．英语试卷一APartIDialogueCompletion(15points)PartIIReadingCompreh ension(40points)PartIIIV ocabularyandStru cture(20points)PartIVCloze(10points)考生须知1.本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分为85分，考试时间为90分钟；试卷二满分为15分，考试时间为30分钟。
2.本试卷一为A型试卷，请将答案用2B铅笔填涂在A型试卷一答题卡上，答在试卷上或其他类型答题卡上无效。
答题前，请核对试卷一答题卡是否为A型卡，若不是，请要求监考人员予以更换。
3.在答题卡上正确的填涂方法为：在代表答案的字母上划线，如[A][-B-][C][D]。
试卷二考试须知1.试卷二满分为15分，考试时间为30分钟。
2.试卷二的答案一律用蓝色或黑色墨水笔写在试卷二答题卡指定区域内，未写在答题卡指定区域或写在试卷上的无效。
3.宣布考试结束后，考生一律停笔，将试卷和答题卡反扣在自己的桌上，坐在原位，等待监考人员收试卷和答题卡。
待监考人员全部收齐点清无误，宣布可以离场后，方可离开考场。
PartVWriting(15points)Directions:Youaretowritein100-120wordsonthetopicof“High-speedrailwayinChina.”Youshouldbaseyourcompositionontheout linegiveninChinesebelow.1.中国高速铁路的发展举世瞩目。
广东省学位英语考试试题及答案
广东省学位英语考试试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共40分）1. 以下哪项不是广东省学位英语考试的测试目的？A. 测试考生的英语基础知识B. 测试考生的英语应用能力C. 测试考生的英语翻译能力D. 测试考生的英语听说能力答案：D2. 广东省学位英语考试的听力部分共有多少个小题？A. 20B. 25C. 30D. 15答案：A3. 以下哪个选项不是广东省学位英语考试阅读理解部分的题型？A. 事实细节题B. 推理判断题C. 主旨大意题D. 语法填空题答案：D4. 广东省学位英语考试写作部分的字数要求是多少？A. 100-120词B. 120-150词C. 150-180词D. 180-200词答案：B5. 以下哪个选项不是广东省学位英语考试的评分标准？A. 内容充实B. 语言流畅C. 语法正确D. 字迹工整答案：D（以下题目1-10为听力部分，11-20为阅读理解部分）6. A: What did you do last weekend?B: I went to the beach with my friends.问：What did the man do last weekend?A. He went to the beach.B. He visited his friends.C. He stayed at home.D. He went shopping.答案：A7. A: Do you like apples?B: Yes, I do. They are my favorite fruit.问：What is the woman's favorite fruit?A. ApplesB. BananasC. OrangesD. Grapes答案：A8. A: What time is it now?B: It's 9:30. We should leave for the meeting soon.问：What time is it now?A. 9:00B. 9:30C. 10:00D. 10:30答案：B9. A: I think it's going to rain tomorrow.B: Yes, I agree. We should take an umbrella.问：What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. SunnyB. RainyC. CloudyD. Windy答案：B10. A: How much is the book?B: It's 50 yuan. Do you have any discount?问：How much is the book?A. 40 yuanB. 45 yuanC. 50 yuanD. 55 yuan答案：C11. In the United States, it is common to see people eat fast food.A. In the United States, it is usual to find people eating fast food.B. In the United States, it is usual to see people cooking fast food.C. In the United States, it is common to see people eating slowly.D. In the United States, it is common to see people cooking at home.答案：A12. The Internet has become an important part of our daily life.A. The Internet has become a necessary part of our daily life.B. The Internet has become a useless part of our daily life.C. The Internet has become a difficult part of our daily life.D. The Internet has become a boring part of our daily life.答案：A13. Many students find it difficult to learn a foreign language.A. Many students think it is easy to learn aforeign language.B. Many students think it is impossible to learn a foreign language.C. Many students think it is challenging to learna foreign language.D. Many students think it is interesting to learna foreign language.答案：C14. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.A. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.B. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends only.C. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and evenings.D. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and holidays.答案：A15. The company has changed a lot over the years.A. The company has remained the same over the years.B. The company has grown a lot over the years.C. The company has improved a lot over the years.D. The company has decreased a lot over the years.答案：C16. Reading can help you improve your vocabulary and grammar.A. Reading can make your vocabulary and grammar worse.B. Reading can help you learn new words and sentence structures.C. Reading can make your vocabulary and grammar more difficult.D. Reading can help you forget your vocabulary and grammar.答案：B17. The teacher is very strict with his students.A. The teacher is very kind to his students.B. The teacher is very strict with his friends.C. The teacher is very strict with his family.D. The teacher is very strict with his colleagues.答案：A18. The movie was so interesting that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.A. The movie was so boring that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.B. The movie was so funny that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.C. The movie was so sad that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.D. The movie was so exciting that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.答案：D19. The experiment was a success, and we achieved the expected results.A. The experiment was a failure, and we achieved the expected results.B. The experiment was a success, but we didn't achieve the expected results.C. The experiment was a failure, and we didn't achieve the expected results.D. The experiment was a success, and we exceeded the expected results.答案：D20. The plane will take off in half an hour.A. The plane will land in half an hour.B. The plane will arrive in half an hour.C. The plane will depart in half an hour.D. The plane will cancel in half an hour.答案：C二、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）Please read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct choice of A, B, C, or D.The Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. It is difficult to imagine a world (21)_______ the Internet. We use it for communication, (22) _______ email and social media, for shopping, and for(23) _______ information. However, there are also some(24) _______ associated with the use of the Internet.21. A. withB. withoutC. forD. by答案：B22. A. likeB. asC. withD. by答案：A23. A. findingB. lookingC. searchingD. seeking答案：C24. A. advantagesB. benefitsC. problemsD. issues答案：D（以下题目25-30为完形填空部分）25. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：C26. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：A27. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：B28. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：D29. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：A30. A. AB. BC. CD. D答案：C三、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）Please read the following passage and answer the questions below.Passage:The importance of exercise cannot be overemphasized. Regular exercise has numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. Physically, exercise can help to improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and maintain a healthy weight. Mentally, exercise can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function.Despite the benefits of exercise, many people find it difficult to incorporate it into their daily routines. Lack of time, motivation, and energy are common barriers to regular exercise. However, there are ways to overcome these obstacles. For example, finding a workout buddy can provide motivation and accountability. Additionally, scheduling exercise during breaks or incorporating physical activity into daily tasks can help to make it a habit.Questions:31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of exerciseB. The importance of exerciseC. The barriers to exerciseD. How to overcome the barriers to exercise答案：B32. What is one of the physical benefits of exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Improved cardiovascular healthB. Reduced stressC. Enhanced cognitive functionD. Increased motivation答案：A33. What is one of the mental benefits of exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Improved cardiovascular healthB. Reduced stressC. Enhanced cognitive functionD. Maintaining a healthy weight答案：B34. What is a common barrier to regular exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Lack of timeB. Lack of motivationC. Lack of energyD. All of the above答案：D35. What is one way to overcome the barriers to exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Finding a workout buddyB. Scheduling exercise during breaksC. Incorporating physical activity into daily tasksD. All of the above答案：D四、写作（20分）Please write an essay on the topic: "The Importance of Environmental Protection". Your essay should include the following points:1. The current state of environmental pollution.2. The negative impacts of environmental pollution.3. Possible solutions to environmental pollution.4. Your personal opinion on environmental protection.Your essay should be between 150-180 words.Example:The Importance of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental pollution has become a major concern worldwide. Air, water, and soil pollution are causing significant damage to our planet. The negative impacts of environmental pollution include health problems, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.To address this issue, we need to implement various solutions. Governments should enforce stricter environmental regulations and invest in renewable energy sources. Individuals can contribute by reducing waste, conserving energy, and supporting eco-friendly products.In my opinion, environmental protection is crucial for the survival of our planet. We must take immediate action to preserve our environment for future generations.。
2023年广东成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试卷及答案
2023年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试题Paper One 试卷一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 best one to complete 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’t.C. 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.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: I’m 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 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’tC. 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 tracking number 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’d rather stay at home.C. No, that’ll be too much trouble.D. I’d love to, but I have other plans.12. Mavis: How is everything, Ruth?Ruth: ________A. Not too bad.B. Well, thank you.C. 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 are 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’re 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 sure.B. I’m happy to have done it.C. You are welcome.D. 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 unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneKids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she had two normal legs. Bassett, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it wo uld seem weirdto me. Besides, if it weren’t for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have”Scout has faced big challenges. When she was 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.’”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 with school groups.“Sometimes people look at someone like 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. 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 of 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 to start.C. That will be a memorable first time.D. That is a perfect time to start.18. Scout’s childhood experience _______.A. were the cause of her shynessB. were a nightmare until she reached 14C. didn’t stop her from fulfilling herself.D. didn’t have much influence on her later life.19. 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 _________.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 stuck in traffic or waiting in line. But some experts believe that people are less patient today than in the past-and for reasons that might surprise you.Some analysts suggest that in recent years many people are less patient because of technology. They suggest that “digital technology, from cellphones to cameras to email to iP ads, is changing our lives. The instant results we get from this technology have in turn increased our desire for instant gratification in other aspects of our lives.”Psychologist 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 frustrated 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. 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 instant messaging。
2023年广东学位英语试题学位英语考试真题含答案
2023年广东学位英语试题学位英语考试真题2023广东省成教英语学位统考全真试题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. ——What day is it today?—— _______________.A. MondayB. It’s fineC. June 14D. Nine o’clock2. —— Excuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?—— ____________.A. Sure, pleaseB. Thank you so muchC. It’s six o’clockD. Yes, I can3. —— May I use the telephone?—— _____________.A. Go aheadB. Thank you so muchC. Don’t worryD. You are welcome4. —— Would you like to come to the party Friday evening?—— ______________.A. That’s rightB. Yes, I’d like toC. I’ll be lateD. No, never mind5. —— I’m sorry I can’t give you any help.—— That’s OK. ____________.A. What a pityB. I don’t careC. Thank you all the sameD. Don’t mention it6. —— How did you find your visit to the museum, Eddie?—— ____________.A. I went there all by myselfB. Oh, wonderful, indeedC. My friend showed me thereD. By taking a No. 2 bus.7. —— I didn’t know this was a one-way street, sir.—— ___________A. It’s different.B. How do you do?C. How dare you say that?D. Sorry, but that’s no excuse.8. —— I don’t want to eat anything. I’m not feeling well today.—— _____________, Carlos. I hope you’ll be better soon.A. It doesn’t matterB. Don’t botherC. I’m better nowD. I’m sorry to hear that9. —— Are you going to take part in the English contest to be held at the end of this term?—— ___________.A. I’m afraidB. I doC. It dependsD. It’s a pleasure10. —— Today’s Sunday. What about going to the Science Museum?—— __________.A. Take it easyB. Let’s call it a dayC. That’s a good ideaD. It’s kind of you to say so11. —— I have just passed my exam. I feel so relieved now.—— ____________!A. Thank youB. Well doneC. Cheer upD. My pleasure12. —— Don’t forget to pass on the message to my teacher.—— ___________.A. Yes, I don’tB. I don’t think soC. No, I won’tD. Sorry, I wouldn’t13. —— How could you say that?—— _____________. I didn’t mean to hurt you.A. It doesn’t matterB. That’s all rightC. I am really sorryD. None of your business14. —— You have given us a wonderful party, Mrs. Johnson.—— ____________.A. Don’t say toB. I’m glad you enjoyed itC. It is interesting for you to say soD. Oh, I’m afraid I didn’t organize it well15. —— What’s the matter? You really look upset.—— _____________.—— Well, better luck next time.A. I have won a prizeB. I failed an important testC. Why, I always look up to youD. Me? I never look down upon anybody Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages 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.Passage OneWe are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet?Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up as recently as the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn’t work well. If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up. It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working, information could be sen through another part. In this way the computer network system would keep on working all the time.At first the Internet was only used by the government, but in the 1970s, universities, hospitals and banks began to use it, too. However, computers were still very expensive and the Internet wasdifficult to use. At the beginning of the 1990s, computers became cheaper and easier to use. And scientists developed software that made Internet “surfing” more convenient.Today it is easy to get online and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day.16. The Internet was set up in _____________.A. 1960B. the 1960sC. 1970D. the 1970s17. Computer networks didn’t work well at first because ___________.A. computers were large and expensiveB. computers couldn’t send information fastC. computers didn’t fit into the same networkD. if one computer failed, the whole network stopped18. Which of the following was the first to use the Internet?A. Governments.B. Universities.C. Banks.D. Hospitals.19. Which of the following statements is true?A. People use the internet mainly to send emails.B. Computers are now more costly then ever before.C. Computers were costly and hard to use until the early 1990s.D. In the 1970s the Internet was easy to use but computers were costly.20. The best title for the passage is ____________.A. The Future of the InternetB. The History of ComputersC. The history of the InternetD. Convenient Internet SurfingPassage TwoAlan Chang was a handsome young man with good manners.One morning he was walking along a street on his way to an appointment. He did not want to be early or late. He had forgotten to put on his watch so he went up to a man who was waiting for a taxi.“Excuse me, sir,” he said, very politely, “but could you tell me the time?”The man, who was very well-dressed and looked quite rich, said nothing. He did not even look at Alan. Alan spoke to him again. “Excuse me, sir,” he said, “but could you please tell me what time it is?”This time the man looked at him, but he did not speak and looked quickly away. Alan thought to himself: well, he can hear me; he must be just rude. So Alan asked again, “Why wouldn’t you tell me the time, sir?”The man turned towards him and said, “Put yourself in my shoes. I am standing here waiting for a taxi. You come up to me and ask me for the time. If I tell it to you, you will thank me.I will say ‘That’s all right.’ You may then say ‘It’s a beautiful day,’ to which I may reply ‘Yes, I like these sunny winter days.’ Before we know what is happening we have a friendly conversation. You are a pleasant, polite yo7ung man, so when my taxi comes, I offer you a ride. You accept. We talk. I like you. You like me. I invite you to my home. You meet my daughter. She is a very pretty girl. You are a good-looking man. You like each other. Soon youfall in love. You want to marry. Now do you understand my problem?”Alan shook his head. “No, sir, I’m sorry, I don’t. Everything you have said seems very natural to me.”“Exactly,” the man said, “and I do not want my daughter to marry a man who is too poor to buy a watch. Good morning to you.” And with these words he hurried away.21. Why did Alan ask the man what time it was?A. He was too late.B. He was very early.C. He had left his watch home.D. He wanted to meet the man’s daughter.22. What did Alan think of the man when he would not tell him the time?A. He was impolite.B. He was deaf.C. He was stupid.D. He spoke no English.23. What did the man mean by the underlined part “Put yourself in my shoes”?A. Don’t interrupt me.B. My shoes hurt me.C. Come and try my shoes.D. Try to understand me.24. What kind of a man was Alan Change in the man’s opinion?A. thief.B. A poor man.C. A cheat.D. A rich man.25. The story is mainly about ____________.A. how rude a person can beB. how one thing leads to anotherC. where a person can’t tell the timeD. why you shouldn’t speak to strangers Passage ThreeWhat are the beauties of Hawaii? Let’s start with four.The beach, famous for its water temperature, air temperature and waves, is the first beauty. There are hundreds of miles of beaches on the twenty islands of Hawaii. They are thought to be among the finest beaches in the world.Then, what do you think would be the second beautiful thing? It is volcanoes (火山), of course. These volcanoes are not just a part of the islands; they made the islands in the first place. Because of them the islands are still growing.What would be the third thing of beauty that the first visitor to Hawaii would notice? It probably wouldn’t be just one thing, but many things: all the wonderful fruits and flowers of the islands. Sugar cane, bananas and pineapples areHawaii’s biggest exports. Sugar cane has been growing in Hawaii for a thousand years. As for pineapples, the islands produce more than any other places in the world, which has made Dole Company the biggest fruit-packing company in the world.The fourth and most beautiful thing about Hawaii is the people who live there. The Hawaiians never rush, and perhaps this is because they care more for human life than they care for the machine. There is an old Hawaiian law that a man can go to sleep in the middle of the road if he wants to. What makes the people of Hawaii so beautiful is their feeling about people. There are 64 different combinations of races on the islands, and they all live in peace. They believe “Above all nations is humanity.” That is the most beautiful thing of all.26. According to the passage, Hawaii is made up of ___________.A. one islandB. twenty islandsC. sixty-four islandsD. hundreds of islands27. Why are the volcanoes so special to the islands?A. They are not a part of the islands.B. They actually made the islands.C. They are the first in the world.D. They are growing.28. What has made Dole Company the biggest fruit-packing company in the world?A. Sugar.B. Sugar cane.C. Bananas.D. Pineapples.29. The people in Hawaii are the most beautiful thing because ___________.A. they had a peaceful historyB. they can sleep in the middle of the roadC. there are 64 different races on the islandsD. they care more for people than anything else30. According to the passage, “above all nations is humanity” might mean ___________.A. not all nations have humanityB. humanity is as important as a nationC. humanity has no national boundariesD. all human beings should live in peace Passage FourThere is a measurable relation between how much a person learns and his attitude toward the subject to be learned. When faced with a difficult learning task, one path to success is to concentrate on the positive aspects of the subject matter. If a student has a boring teacher, one solution is to look for the positive aspects of completing the course, regardless of how boring theteacher happens to be. To accomplish this might require a private tutor or some independent reading, but with the right attitude, success is possible.Over-achievers – students who do better than their test scores show – usually have a positive interest toward learning. They may learn some things more slowly, and they may make more efforts, but, to compensate (赔偿), they are often better at applying what they have learned. As long as they do not have emotional problems, they are successful.Under-achievers – those who function below their ability shown by test scored – often tend to allow a few negative factors to affect them. Because of their negative attitudes, they sometimes become unfairly critical of teachers. They allow themselves to get bored when it is not necessary. In short, their attitudes often cause them to learn less than over-achievers.If you learn to replace a negative attitude toward learning with something more positive, you are on the road to achieving almost any goal you desire. For example, if you realize a personal computer with a word processor would improve your performance, but have an attitude that keeps telling you that a computer is difficult to operate, you tend to make all kinds of excuses. In short, you resist making full use of a terrific tool, simply because your negative attitude prevents you from learning.31. What does the author think a student should do if he has a boring teacher?A. Look for a new course.B. Be critical of the teacher.C. Complete the course with a good score.D. Have a right attitude toward the teacher.32. The writer thinks that over-achievers and under-achievers mainly differ in ___________.A. their test scoresB. their judgment of othersC. their attitudes toward learningD. their skills in using computers33. The underlined phrase function below their ability shown by test scores means the under-achievers _____________.A. often get low scores in testsB. do worse in actual learning than in testsC. usually do better in tests than the over-achieversD. are always slow in learning and have to make more efforts34. The example of the personal computer shows that ___________.A. finding excuses helps in learningB. to react negatively can be harmfulC. hard-working is the key to successD. making use of the computer is important35. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Attitudes play an important role in learning.B. Students should learn how to use personal computers.C. Teachers are not so important in the learning process.D. There are many differences between over-and under-achievers.Part III 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. This photo __________ me of the days when I worked on the farm many years ago.A. remindsB. recallsC. retellsD. remembers37. I can’t get online because my ___________ broke down.A. cameraB. watchC. computerD. recorder38. Would you please __________ the TV a little? The children are doing their homework.A. turn onB. turn offC. turn upD. turn down39. Few houses in this district __________ the terrible earthquake and many people were killed.A. lastedB. survivedC. deservedD. passed40. We tried to find a table for seven, but they were all ___________.A. given awayB. kept awayC. taken upD. used up41. We are at your service. Don’t __________ to turn to us if you have any problems.A. begB. hesitateC. desireD. seek42. My boss did not __________ from his desk when I entered his office.A. look outB. look aroundC. look downD. look up43. I love thinking of new designs. It keeps my mind clear and active and fills my retired life with _______.A. joyB. anxietyC. sorrowD. anger44. The company is starting a new advertising campaign to __________ more customers.A. joinB. attractC. stickD. transfer45. —— Where is the new camera I borrowed last week?—— It is on the top shelf, out of the __________ of our little kid.A. orderB. sightC. reachD. touch46. Herman’s success is _________ his hard work and his academic ability.A. used toB. equal toC. due toD. close to47. The bookseller cannot get enough books to _________ the needs of their customers.A. makeB. pleaseC. fillD. meet48. —— He looks so young?—— I agree with you. He looks 30, but he is __________ 45.A. actuallyB. basicallyC. accordinglyD. entirely49. Parents have __________ their concern about violence in some children’s shows.A. expressedB. acceptedC. complainedD. expected50. It was Thomas Edison that __________ the electric lamp.A. inventedB. discoveredC. designedD. developed51. The doctors successfully completed a 20-hour operation to ________ the one-year-old twins at the head.A. isolateB. separateC. divideD. remove52. In __________ Chinese culture, children’s marriage decisions were often made by parents.A. traditionalB. historicC. remoteD. initial53. We decided to leave the waitress a big __________ because her service was excellent.A. billB. moneyC. fareD. tip54. Experiments show that different temperatures have different ___________ on human feelings.A. resultsB. troublesC. endingsD. effects55. The cost of the products ___________ to 56,000 Yuan.A. reachesB. numbersC. amountsD. counts56. The mother asked the boys to put __________ everything in __________ order before they left the room.A. the; aB. an; theC. /; aD. /; /57. —— Do you like pop music or country music?—— ____________. I only like sports.A. EachB. EitherC. NeitherD. Both58. It was not known __________ he had said during the interview.A. whetherB. whereC. thatD. what59. Don’t get off the bus __________ it has stopped completely.A. untilB. whenC. ifD. since60. ___________ does it take you to wash all the dishes?A. How oftenB. How muchC. How longD. How fast61. __________ all her friends and money gone, Kate felt totally hopeless.A. BecauseB. Owing toC. WithD. But for62. __________ bad news it is! We must try our best to help them out of the difficulty.A. WhatB. What aC. HowD. How a63. I don’t think __________ possible to finish the work in time without his help.A. whatB. thisC. thatD. it64. It is ___________ from my school to the railway station.A. two-hours walkB. two-hour’s walkC. two-hour walkD. a two-hour walk65. It’s not a good habit to leave your work ___________.A. done halfB. half doneC. a half doneD. done a half66. We like our English teacher because she often tells __________ funny stories in class.A. usB. ourC. weD. ours67. His little car isn’t _________ for five people.A. enough bigB. big enoughC. as enough bigD. so big enough68. When and where to hold the meeting _________ not decided yet.A. isB. areC. hasD. have69. A new house will have been built here _________.A. in this yearB. for one yearC. by the end of the yearD. during the last year70. It was already ten o’clock in the evening __________ we arrived at the hotel.A. sinceB. whileC. thatD. when71. __________, we will review all the lessons before the final exam.A. If time will permitB. Time permittingC. If time permittedD. Time permits72. Last month, part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods, _________ effects can still be felt now.A. whichB. whoseC. whatD. that73. _________ you do, you should put your heart into it.A. No matter howB. WheneverC. No matter whatD. Wherever74. _________ has already been pointed out before, English grammar is not a set of dead rules.A. ThisB. ThatC. ItD. As75. These university students are looking for a cheap hotel __________.A. to stay inB. to be stayingC. which to stayD. where to stay in Part IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Mr Smith gave his wife fifty pounds for her birthday. The day after her birthday, Mrs Smith 76 shopping. She queued 77 a bus, got on and sat down next to an old lady. After a while, she noticed that the old lady’s handbag was 78 . Inside it, she saw some pound notesexactly like the ones her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag – the notes had 79 ! Mrs Smith was sure the old lady who was sitting next to her had 80 them. She thought she would have to call 81 ; but as she disliked making a fuss and making people into trouble, she decided to take back the money from the old lady’s bag and say 82 more about it. She looked round the bus to make sure nobody was watching; then she carefully put her hand into the old lady’s bag, took the notes and 83 them in her own bag.When she got home that evening, she showed her husband the beautiful dress she had bought.“ 84 did you pay for it?” he asked.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course,” she replied.“Oh? What’s that, then?” he asked, as he pointed to the 85 on the table.76. A. made B. went C. took D. decided77. A. in B. on C. for D. to78. A. open B. closed C. old D. empty79. A. dropped B. missed C. lost D. gone80. A. stolen B. kept C. found D. mistaken81. A. herself B. her C. the lady D. the police82. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything83. A. took B. put C. left D. saved84. A. How B. How much C. What D. For what85. A. bag B. money C. dress D. gift2023年广东省学位外语试题答案Part Ⅰ1-5 ACABC 6-10 BDDCC 11-15 BCCBBPart Ⅱ16-20 BAADC 21-25 CAAAB26-30 BBDDD 31-35 DCBBAPart Ⅲ36-40 ACDBC 41-45 BDABC 46-50 CDAAA 51-55 BADDC 56-60 DCCAC 61-65 CADDB 66-70 ABCCD 71-75 BBCDA Part Ⅳ76-80 BCACA 81-85 DCBABPart ⅤTo Work or to Study Further?To work or study further?Probably no two persons would give us exactly the similar answers.Some believe that they need work for money and self-improvement,while other think that to study further for better work and more money.As far as I am concerned,I like to work instead of study further,because work can help me lean how to communicate with others in order to build mynetwork of social relations,and nowadays communication skills are as important as intellectual growth to compete in society.By means of good commication in the sociely during work,we can show our wit and abilities to impress others thus more opportunities can be created.Good communication can build good cooperation.By talking and interacting with others,we can exchange information,and know what strengths each can bring to the table.Maxim Gorky once said that when work is a pleasure,life is a joy;when work is a duty,life is slavery,and Iagree with him totally.Ishall take any job that makes me happy and requires my qualifications for the bright future.To be in brief,Ishould work to invest life with meaning.In fact work isn’t just for wages but for a daily meaning and daily bread,for recognition as well as money,and for enjoyment as well as achievement.。
广东学位英语考试真题及答案2024
1、Which of the following is NOT a correct way to express the past continuous tense?A. I was studying.B. She was singing.C. They were playing.D. He has been working.（答案：D）2、What is the correct form of the plural for the noun "child"?A. childsB. childrenC. childerD. childrens（答案：B）3、Which word is a synonym for "happy"?A. SadB. AngryC. JoyfulD. Bored（答案：C）4、Which sentence is grammatically correct?A. Me and him are going to the store.B. He and I are going to the store.C. Him and me are going to the store.D. He and me is going to the store.（答案：B）5、Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence "She is good _____ math."?A. atB. inC. onD. by（答案：A）6、Which of the following sentences uses the present perfect tense correctly?A. I have went to the park.B. She has saw the movie.C. They have finished their homework.D. He has wrote a letter.（答案：C）7、What is the meaning of the phrase "break the ice"?A. To make a sudden noise.B. To start a conversation and make people feel more comfortable.C. To end a meeting.D. To take a break from work.（答案：B）8、Which word is an adjective in the sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."?A. quickB. foxC. jumpsD. over（答案：A）。
2024广东成人学位英语考试真题及答案
2024广东成人学位英语考试真题及答案全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1The 2024 Guangdong Grown-up English TestHi everyone! My name is Xiaoming and I'm 8 years old. I went with my mom last week to take a big English test for grown-ups called the 2024 Guangdong Adult English Proficiency Exam. I'm just a kid, but I thought I could share what the test was like in case any of you little guys are curious!The test had four parts - listening, reading, writing, and speaking. We had to go to a school on a Saturday morning to take it. There were tons of adults there, which was kind of funny to see!For the listening part, we had to put on these big headphones and listen to recordings of people talking in English. The voices said things like "The book is on the table" or "I'm going to the park this afternoon." After each recording, there were multiple choice questions on the computer screen asking what we heard. It was sort of like the listening games we play at school, but a little harder.The reading part had different passages to read, like news articles or stories. We had to read them carefully and then answer comprehension questions about things like the main idea, what certain words meant, or specific details from the passages. Some of the vocabulary was pretty advanced for a kid like me!Next up was the writing section. This is where we had to actually type out answers to questions, instead of just clicking on multiple choice. One question asked us to describe our favorite holiday and what we like to do to celebrate it. Another one gave us a cartoon picture and we had to write a short story based on what we saw happening in the picture. The hard part was making sure our grammar, spelling, and sentence structures were all correct.Finally, there was the speaking part. This was probably the most nerve-wracking for me! We had to go one-by-one into a private room with a recording device. The computer gave us a question, and we had to speak our answer out loud in clear English within a certain time limit. The first question I got asked me to describe my hometown and interesting places to visit there. The second one showed me a picture of a family having a picnic, and I had to speak about what I saw happening in thepicture. I was so nervous to speak English in front of the examiner, but she was really nice!After we finished all four sections, we got to leave. My mom said we'll get our scores bachk in a few weeks to see if we passed or not. There was a lot of reading, writing, listening, and speaking involved...I'm just glad it's over!So that's what the big Guangdong English test was like from the eyes of an 8-year-old. It seemed pretty challenging, even for me after studying English for a few years now. I can't imagine how hard it must have been for all those adults! I'll leave the serious English tests to the grown-ups from now on. For now, it's back to study my ABCs and simple vocab words. Good luck to anyone taking the Guangdong exam next year!篇2My Big Adventure Taking the Adult English Exam!Hi friends! My name is Lily and I'm 9 years old. I just had the craziest experience that I can't wait to tell you all about. You'll never believe this, but I actually took the big adult English exam for Guangdong Province! Yes, the one that all the grown-ups have to pass to get their degrees. How did a kid like me end up taking such a huge test? Well, let me explain...It all started last week when my mom was studying for the exam. She's going back to university to get her master's degree, so she has to take this big English test first. She was reading her practice books out loud to get ready. I was playing nearby and couldn't help overhearing some of the questions. You know what? They didn't seem that hard to me at all! The reading passages were pretty interesting and the grammar questions were just like what I learn in school.So I went up to my mom and said "那个考试真的很难吗?我觉得我可以答对那些题目!" Which means "Is that test really so difficult? I think I can answer those questions!" Well, my mom just laughed and ruffled my hair. But I was serious! I really wanted to try taking the exam. I kept bugging her about it all week until finally she gave in.On exam day, my mom took me down to the testing center with her. The kind ladies at the front let me take a real exam booklet and bubble sheet, just like I was an adult candidate too! We had to be very quiet, of course. As soon as the exam started, I put my pencil to my bubble sheet and went to work.Let me share some of the questions with you - you'll see they weren't too bad! The first passage was about the history of the English language. It said English is a Germanic language thatoriginated from Anglo-Saxon settlers in Britain in the 5th century AD. But then it got heavily influenced by Norman French after the invasion in 1066. That's why English has so many words with French roots like "pork" and "curry." After reading that passage, I had to answer some comprehension questions like:"Which of the following regions did English originate from?A) The British Isles B) France C) Germany D) Scandinavia"Easy peasy - I bubbled in A) The British Isles!Then there was a grammar section testing things like subject-verb agreement, parallel structure, and modifying phrases. One question was:"Neither the actor _____ the director _____ available for interviews after the premiere.A) was ... were B) were ... was C) were ... were D) was ... was"I picked C because with "neither/nor" sentences, the verb has to agree with the closest subject. So if there are two singular subjects with "neither/nor", the verb must be plural! Nailed it.There were some fun reading passages too, like one about animated movies and another about wilderness exploration. The writers passage had us correcting some errors in a draft essay. We had to re-write some wordy sentences more concisely. For example:"Apples, which are a healthy fruit containing many vitamins and minerals, are a good source of fiber as well."Could be better written:"Apples, a healthy fruit rich in vitamins and minerals, are also a good fiber source."See, nothing too crazy! I was flying through this adult exam.Finally, there was a speaking section where we had to record ourselves responding to questions and giving opinions. One of the questions was:"Some people think social media contributes to depression and loneliness, especially in young people. Others feel social media enriches social connections. What is your perspective on the effects of social media? Provide relevant reasons and examples to support your view."Well of course I had to pick the pro-social media side! I talked about how sites like WhatsApp and WeChat allow me toeasily video chat with my cousins in America. And how fun photo apps like Snapchat let me get creative and goof around with silly filters. As long as you don't spend too much time on social media and you're aware of things like cyber-bullying, I think it's a great way to stay connected with friends.After what felt like no time at all, my exam was over! I was so proud of myself for doing such a grown-up thing. My mom said she was really impressed with my concentration and effort. While we waited for the scores, she bought me a celebratory ice cream cone. Yum!A few weeks later, our test results arrived in the mail. My mom passed with a high score - no surprise there, she studied so hard. But want to know the crazy part? I PASSED TOO! Yes, little old me got a more than high enough score to meet the English requirements for an adult university degree program. My parents were absolutely stunned. I'm officially certified as an adult-level English genius!篇32024 Guangdong Adult Degree English Exam - The Real Deal!Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm a 4th grader. My mom just took the big Guangdong Adult Degree English Exam last month and she told me all about it. It was a really important test for her to get her adult university degree. I thought I'd share what I know about the actual questions that were on the 2024 exam so you can get ready if you need to take it next year!The listening section was first. Mom said there were conversations between people talking about everyday things like going shopping, making plans, asking for directions and stuff like that. You had to listen really carefully and answer multiple choice questions about the main ideas and details they mentioned. There were also some longer listening passages about topics like environmental protection, space exploration, and famous inventors. For those, you had to listen and then answer questions testing if you understood the key points and supporting details.Next up was the reading section. That part had a bunch of different readings like articles from newspapers and magazines, advertisements, instructions, and excerpts from books. The readings were about all different subjects - history, science, business, culture, and more. Some of the passages were just one paragraph, but others were pretty long - a few pages even! Thequestions asked you to identify the main idea, draw conclusions, define vocabulary words based on context, and make inferences. Mom said you really had to read everything super carefully and double check the reference details.After the reading part, there were two writing tasks. For the first one, you had to read a short opinion article and write a response of around 200 words. You could agree or disagree with the opinion and give your own reasons and examples to support your view. The second writing was longer - a 400 word essay on a particular topic. Mom's prompt was "What qualities are most important for success in the modern world?" You had to give a clear introduction with your main idea, then write body paragraphs with details and examples explaining your points, and finish with a good conclusion tying everything together.Mom thought the hardest sections were probably the listening and writing parts because you really had to concentrate and organize your thoughts under time pressure. But she felt pretty prepared from doing lots of practice tests and essay writing ahead of time.Oh, and I can't forget about the grammar, vocabulary and language usage sections! There were fill-in-the-blank questions testing your knowledge of proper English grammar rules andvocabulary. You had to pick the right words to complete sentences and short paragraphs. There were also some discrete grammar questions where you had to identify errors in particular sentences.Whew, I know that was a lot of information! The exam definitely seemed really challenging overall. But Mom said as long as you reviewed the test formats, worked on your English skills across all areas, and stayed calm on exam day, it was manageable. She felt super accomplished when she finished it all.Well, I hope sharing the inside scoop on what was actually on the 2024 Guangdong exam helps give you an idea of what to expect. Just remember to study hard, do lots of practice, and believe in yourself! You've got this! Thanks for reading my article and let me know if you have any other questions!篇4The 2024 Guangdong Grown-Up English TestHi everyone! My name is Xiaoming and I'm 9 years old. My mom and dad had to take a really big English test called the "2024 Guangdong Adult English Proficiency Exam" and I helped them study for it. It was a super important test for grown-upswho need to prove they can speak and understand English well. I'm going to tell you all about the questions on the test and the right answers!Listening SectionThe first part was listening to recordings and answering questions about what you heard. There were conversations between people as well as lectures and talks. You had to listen really carefully!One conversation was between two friends making plans to go see a movie. The guy asked the girl what movie she wanted to see and she said she wanted to see the new superhero movie that just came out. But the guy said he would rather see a comedy instead. They ended up deciding to see the comedy.The question was: "What kind of movie did the friends finally agree to see?" And the right answer was: C) A comedyThere was also a lecture from a scientist talking about how clouds are formed. He explained that clouds are made up of billions of tiny drops of water vapor that have condensed from gas into liquid. He said that clouds form when the air becomes saturated and can't hold any more water vapor. Pretty interesting stuff!The question was: "According to the lecturer, what are clouds composed of?" And the correct answer was: B) Condensed water dropletsWriting SectionThe next part was writing tasks. One question asked you to read a short announcement about a town closing its public swimming pool for renovations. You had to write a letter to the parks department expressing your feelings and opinions about the pool closing.A good response mentioned being disappointed the pool was closing for a while, but understanding that the renovations were necessary to repair anything that was broken or outdated. It also could suggest ideas for temporary swimming locations while the pool was closed.Another writing task gave you an opinion question and you had to write a persuasive essay with reasons and examples supporting your view. The question was: "Some people believe that high school students should be required to complete volunteer work/community service as part of their graduation requirements. Do you agree or disagree with this stance?"A good essay took a clear position either agreeing or disagreeing with the requirement. If you agreed, you could talk about how volunteer work teaches good values, helps the community, and looks good for college applications. If you disagreed, you could discuss the burden of added requirements, questions over what counts as legitimate volunteering, and issues with forced unpaid labor.Speaking SectionThis section tested your ability to speak and have a conversation in English. Some questions asked you to look at a picture and describe what you saw happening. Others had you take a stance and explain your opinions on different topics.One question showed a picture of a busy city street crowded with cars, bikes, and pedestrians. To get a high score, you had to speak clearly in complete sentences, describing the modes of transportation, the scenery, the number of people, and what the overall vibe and activity level seemed to be.Another question was: "Some people believe that the best way to protect the environment is to raise prices and enact higher taxes on things that cause pollution and environmental damage. Others think there are more effective methods. What is your opinion on this issue?"You had to take one side and then explain your reasoning, using specific details and examples to back up your position. Either way, good responses laid out the arguments for their view in a logical, organized way while directly addressing counterpoints as well.Reading SectionThe reading section had lots of different passages to read - news articles, stories, descriptions of events, etc. Then you had to answer comprehension questions testing if you understood the main ideas, details, and vocabulary words from the readings.One passage was about the history and cultural traditions surrounding the Japanese art of origami (paper folding). After reading it, a question asked: "According to the passage, what is the most widely accepted origin story for the art of origami?"The four answer choices were:A) Origami began as a religious ritual in Japanese BuddhismB) Origami was invented in Japan to aid in the teaching of mathematicsC) The earliest known origami dates back to ceremonial practices in ShintoD) No one knows for sure how or why origami beganIf you read carefully, you would see that the correct answer is C) The earliest known origami dates back to ceremonial practices in Shinto.Whew, that was a tough test! My mom and dad were pretty nervous, but I helped them practice and prepare a lot. I'm not sure if they passed yet, but I think all the hard work we put in gave them a really good shot. Keeping my fingers crossed for them!Let me know if you have any other questions about the Guangdong grown-up English test. I tried to give you a good overview of what it was like, but I'm just a kid so I may have gotten some small details mixed up. Overall though, I hope this article gives you a general idea of the types of questions and tasks adults had to complete. Study hard and good luck on any upcoming English exams!篇5Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm a 3rd grader at Sunny Vista Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about the 2024 Guangdong Adult Degree English Exam that my mom took last month. She studied sooooo hard for it!The exam is a really important test that adults take if they want to get a university degree but didn't go to college when they were younger. My mom left school after high school to start working, but she has always wanted to get her bachelor's degree. By passing this exam, she can finally get that degree she has dreamed about!The English part of the exam tests how well the adults can read, write, listen to, and speak English. My mom said it was super difficult, way harder than my English tests at school! There were different sections testing all the skills. Let me tell you about each part:ReadingIn the reading section, there were some really long passages that my mom had to read and then answer questions about the main ideas, details, vocabulary words, and inferences. She said some of the passages were about science topics she didn't know much about, so she had to use her reading strategies to try to figure out what they were saying. There were also shorter passages like advertisements or notices that had questions too.WritingFor the writing part, my mom had to write two essays - one giving her opinion and reasons, and another describing some pictures and telling a story about them. She said the hardest part was making sure her grammar was correct and that she included good transitions between her ideas. Writing a whole essay in English is really tough!ListeningOh boy, the listening section was a doozy! My mom had to listen to conversations between people, lectures, radio shows, and other audio recordings. Then she had to answer multiple choice questions testing if she understood the details, main ideas, speaker's purposes, and implied meanings. The recordings weren't slowed down at all, so she really had to concentrate to understand everything.SpeakingFinally, there was a speaking section where my mom had to record herself giving spoken responses. For some questions, she had to look at a picture and describe what she saw. For others, she had to pretend to have a conversation and give responses. She even had to read a passage out loud and speak clearly. My mom practiced speaking English with me a lot to get ready for this part!After the exam, my mom felt sooo relieved that it was over. She said it was one of the most challenging things she has ever done. A couple of weeks later, she got her score results back...and she passed We were all so proud of her for accomplishing this huge goal.So those were the different parts that made up this important English exam. It covered all the skills that adults need to communicate effectively in English for jobs, school, travel and more. My mom is already making plans to finally start her university degree program next semester. All her hard work paid off!I hope sharing details about my mom's experience with the Guangdong Adult Degree English Exam was interesting and helpful. Even though I'm just a kid, I have a new appreciation for how difficult it is to master another language after hearing about this crazy difficult test! Let me know if you have any other questions.篇6The 2024 Guangdong Adult Degree English Exam: A Kid's PerspectiveHey there, fellow kids! I know what you're thinking, "Why is a kid talking about an adult degree exam?" Well, let me tell you, this exam is way more exciting than it sounds! It's like a big puzzle that all the grown-ups have to solve, and I got a sneak peek at the questions and answers. Get ready for some serious fun!Question 1: What's the difference between a verb and a noun?Oh, man, this one's a classic! A verb is an action word, like "jump" or "dance." A noun is a person, place, or thing, like "kid" or "playground." Easy-peasy, right? But don't worry, adults, it gets trickier from here!Question 2: Translate the following sentence into English: "我昨天去了公园玩。
2024年广东学位英语考试真题和答案
2024年广东学位英语考试真题和答案Title: 2024 Guangdong College Entrance Examination for English Majors (CET) Real Questions and AnswersIntroductionThe Guangdong College Entrance Examination for English Majors (CET) is an important test that assesses the English proficiency of students in Guangdong Province, China. It is a comprehensive exam that covers listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. In this article, we will provide the real questions and answers from the 2024 CET exam.Listening SectionQuestion 1: What is the main topic of the conversation?Answer: The conversation is about planning a trip to Japan.Question 2: Where does the woman suggest going for dinner?Answer: The woman suggests going to a new Mexican restaurant.Reading SectionQuestion 1: According to the passage, what are the benefits of studying abroad?Answer: The benefits of studying abroad include gaining new perspectives, experiencing different cultures, and improving language skills.Question 2: In paragraph 3, what does the word "prestigious" mean?Answer: Prestigious means having a high reputation or honor.Writing SectionQuestion: Write an essay of at least 250 words discussing the impact of social media on communication skills.Answer: Social media has changed the way we communicate in both positive and negative ways. On the one hand, it has made it easier to stay connected with friends and family. However, it has also led to a decrease in face-to-face interactions, which can affect our communication skills.Speaking SectionQuestion: Describe a memorable vacation you took and explain why it was so memorable.Answer: One memorable vacation I took was to Thailand. I was able to experience the beautiful beaches, try new foods, and learn about the culture. It was memorable because it was a new and exciting experience for me.ConclusionThe 2024 Guangdong College Entrance Examination for English Majors (CET) is a test that assesses students' English proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. By practicing with real questions and answers like the ones provided in this article, students can improve their chances of success on the exam.。
2023年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语考试真题答案
Part I Dialogue Completion (15points)1.-Excuse mc.sir.Would you please tell me how to get to Beijing Hotel?- D.Don't men Would you like to take a bus or walk?2.How nice your new dress looks on you ! A.Thanks.3.B.Are you ready to order now? Ye.I'll have4.Hey.you look concerned.A.What's wrong with you?- The final exam.I'm not fully prepared yet.5.John, where are the cookies? Don't tell me you ate them all! Again! C.Yes, I did.I couldn't help it.They were so good.,.6.Sir, D.did I do anything wrong? Yes.sir.You ran through the stop sign.May I see your driver.license, please?7.Hi.Linda.do you think it's possible to have a talk this afternoon? D.I'd love to , but I've got a pretty tight schedule this afternoon.8.ABC Booking Office.Good morning.A.Can I help you? Yes, I want to fly to Guangzhou the day after tomorrow and I want to know if there is a flight sometime around 3 p.m.9.Welcome to our shop.Anything I can do for you? B.I'd like a sweater10.Have you heard that Wang has divorced her husband? A.I've heard of it.She looks quite miserable.11.Excuse me, I'm afraid C.I've lost my way.Could you tell me where I am?You're on the 77thstreet.Where would you like to go?12.What's the weather like in your hometown? C.It's very nice, usually warm and sunny in spring and autumn.13.Well.D.what seems to be your trouble?I'm not feeling well.doctor.I have a sore throat.14.Pamela, can you come to a meeting on Friday?A.I'm not sure15.B.Please close the window, Mike.It's a little chilly in here.Okay.Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave?Part ][ Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage One Nearly a quarter-century after a German boy tossed a message in a bottle off a ship in the Baltic Sea, he's received an answer.16.The message in the bottle was found B.24 years later17.The letter in the bottle was written in D.German18.The letter in the bottle was actually written by C.Frank's father19.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Daniil Korotkikh believed the bottle must have stayed in the sea all the time before he got it.20.That the letter is found and answered so many years later is a(n) A.surprise to all the people. Passage TwoToday, many people are starving to death.21.According to the first paragraph, today the problem with many people is that D.not enough food is provided to them22.The man ate only one meal a day because C.he wanted to know how hungry people could be23.At first, when he was hungry he found that a glass of water B.could remove his hunger24.The experiment made the man realize thatC.food has a different meaning for people25.After the experiment was over, the man might have felt thatD.something should be done for the hungry people of the worldPassage Three A college education is not just preparation for a career26.The word "well-rounded" in Paragraph 1 meansA.well developed in a range of aspects27.According to the text.recent high school graduates D are no more than adult students in American college28.American colleges are for B.anyone who has a need29.How many methods can one use to obtain information about schools? B.Four.30.According to the passage, the most basic reason for the high rate of college enrollment isC.people's faith in educationPassage Four A man from flew York is suing four big fast-food companies.31.What does the word "suing" in the first sentence mean? D.Taking a legal action against,32.Caesar Barber's problem is that B.he suffers diseases Caused by overweight33.By suing the four big fast-food Companies.Caesar Barber wants to C.warn the public of the harm of eating fast foods34.The other two who may soon join Barber's suit A.suffer similar diseases to his35.Fast- food restaurants are D.quite optimistic about this casePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)36.As soon as you take off any clothing, D.fold it neatly and place it on the chair.37.It takes only half an hour to go to the museum by a short B.cut across the park.38.The trouble is that he really likes doing it but he's C.ashamed to admit it.39.Some economists attribute much of the rising wage inequality in this country D to the shift in favor of the most skilled workers.40.The father went to the door in A.answer to a knock from outside.41.When he really does something wrong, he is willing to B.apologize42.Her great dream of becoming a writer has finally become a D.reality43.During the afternoon Marilla kept the child busy with A.various tasks and watched over her with a keen eye when she did them.44.The best way to make friends is to start a conversation with someone and D.find out what your common interests are and go from there.45.She said it was important to A.handle things correctly and in a businesslike manner,46.Peter was C.determined that there should be no misunderstanding on that point.47.I wanted to pay for the coffee, but I found that all I had was a couple of A.worthless coins.48.If you are happy and enjoying life, you are automatically B.attractive and people around want to be with you.49.He's the sort of person who C.bores you at parties.50.He was A.sensible enough to see that Jake was the best candidate for the job.51.I'm trying to be more C.economical when I go shopping, and only buying what I reallyneed.52.The company isn't D.capable of doing such big business.53.Many thousands have benefited D.from the new medical system.54.Most people make such mistakes B.sometime in their whole life.55.The university C.resisted pressure to close its art department.56.If Peter had given up his part-time job, he B.might have passed the final exam.57.All C.that is needed is to give him a warning.58.Mr.Phillips caught up with the boy in the corridor and id his hand on his shoulder.59.Such problems C.as air pollution and traffic jams are becoming more and more serious in some big cities.st year he learned A.twice as much as he had expected because he worked a lot harder.61.I wasn’t able to catch the bus.I D.should have got up ten minutes earlier.62.His first novel was a failure, B.so was his second novel63.C.Having finished his last word, he got into a taxi and disappeared in no time.64.Let's read the novel together.A.shall we65.Little A.did I expect to win your friendship in this way.66.My university lies in the north of the city.around C.which are high mountains.67.I rushed to the meeting without breakfast.Only B.to be told that it had been postponed.68.I B.was traveling along the Great Wall for hours when I saw her.69.There are 40 teachers in this school, ten of whom are D.men teachers70.C.In case of a change of weather, please take the coat with you.71.The tall tree.B.whose leaves are darker than those of the other two.is as old as grandpa.72.You A.had better wear your glasses, for the words are rather small.73.A.However amusing the story is, I cannot spare any time to read it.74.The girl wanted to eat up all the candies, but her mother told her A.not to75.The film is an award winner and is D.worth seeingPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)A special research team from the local medical center76 B.did experiments completely blind babies.The babies to be tested on lived at home with their mothers or families. The research workers would visit the babies and closely77 D.observed the development of their senses and behavior every two weeks.In most78 B.cases, the research workers tested the responses of the blind babies to different stimuli79 B.normal baby would react with smiles and laughter to tickling , to the voice of a relative, and to hugging from his family.His reactions were swift.80 C.However most of the blind babies, according to the experiments, responded to stimuli impassively.In fact, they were indifferent to 81 A.any sound.But82 A.under some special situations, some of them were able to 83 D.react to the sound of their mothers with a ually, their response was very 84 C.slowThe tests were done about nine months; they85 A.began when the blind babies were one month old and ended when they were ten months old.Part V Writing(15 points)1.有旳人认为大学生要多些社会实践, 为未来工作作准备.2.有旳人认为大学生要把时间和精力放在学习.3.你旳观点是什么?To Iearn or to PracticeNowadays.more and more people have got the Opportunities to study at colleges and universities.Should college students make efforts to acquire knowledge at school, or should they spend more time participating in social activities? This question has aroused wide concern, Some people think that college students should attach great importance to social practice, which can offer them a chance to contact the society and meet different kinds of people.In this way students can gain some valuable social experience, which will be useful to their future career.Besides, students can apply what they have learned in class to practical work so as to better understand what they have learnt in classes.However, other people hold different opinions.They believe that the true function of college is to gain access to knowledge for its own sake.Only after students acquire the basic knowledge can they be competent in their future jobs.In addition.they worry that some students get overly interested in social practice and want to work full-time, thus neglecting their studies.As far as I am concerned, 1 firmly believe that college students should put their studies in the first place and see social practice just as a useful supplement.They ought to strike a balance between social practice and their studies.。
广东省学位英语考试真题及答案2024
studies?A、Experimental researchB、Survey researchC、Case studyD、Narrative review（答案）D2、In statistics, what does the term "variance" measure?A、The central tendency of a data setB、The dispersion of a data setC、The correlation between two variablesD、The skewness of a data set（答案）B3、Which of the following is a primary goal of business communication?A、To use complex jargon to impress readersB、To convey information clearly and effectivelyC、To focus on the writer's personal opinionsD、To avoid using any form of visuals or examples（答案）B4、In a business report, the executive summary should be placed:A、At the end of the reportB、In the middle of the reportC、At the beginning of the reportD、After the conclusion（答案）C5、Which of these is NOT a common feature of a well-structured paragraph in academic writing?A、A clear topic sentenceB、Supporting sentences with evidenceC、A concluding sentence summarizing the main ideaD、Use of first-person pronouns to express personal opinions（答案）D6、What is the purpose of a literature review in a research paper?A、To present original research findingsB、To summarize and analyze existing research on a topicC、To provide a detailed methodology for the studyD、To list all the sources used in the paper without analysis（答案）Bthe audience?A、Using visual aids sparingly and effectivelyB、Reading verbatim from slidesC、Encouraging questions and interactionD、Maintaining eye contact with the audience（答案）B8、Which of the following best describes the term "plagiarism" in academic writing?A、Presenting someone else's work as your own without proper citationB、Paraphrasing ideas from multiple sources without attributionC、Using direct quotes with appropriate citationD、Summarizing a source's argument in your own words（答案）A。
2023年广东省学士学位英语历年真题附答案
2023年广东学士学位英语历年真题考试（附答案）Paper One 试卷一（90 minutes）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 best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1.Jenny: Shall I go and tell Mr.Fairbanks about our proposal?Jackie: ___________.A.Yes, you goB.Yes, goC.Yes, let’sD.Yes, please2.Mori: It’s a pleasure to meet you here.Kaco: __________.A.Pleased to meet you, tooB.Thank you so muchC.I didn’t expect to see you hereD.You’re too hospitable3.Williams: Excuse me.I’m looking for a present for my son.I have no idea what to get him, Can you help me?Sales girl: ____________.A.Of course I canB.No, I can’t actuallyC.You must buy him a T-shirtD.Yes, I think a T-shirt would be a good idea4.Tim: I hear you’ve been to the book fair.How was it?Susan: _____________.A.Absolutely marvelousB.Very much indeedC.Not necessarilyD.Quite disappointed5.Ed: How do you get along with your new music teacher?Maggie: Ms.Davis? __________, but I like her a lot.A.She’s humorousB.She’s nice to meC.She’s a bit strangeD.She’s good at dancing6.David: Charles, could you drive me to the railway station?Charles: ____________A.No, thanks.B.I’ll be there on time.C.Sure, why not?D.Never mind.7.Max: My son has been admitted by Beijing University.Walt: Congratulations! He is such a smart boy.Max: ___________.A.Yes, he isB.You are rightC.Thank you very muchD.Don’t mention it8.Student: Do you mind our performing rock ‘n’ roll in the hall?Teacher: _________.A.No, you’d better notB.Of course, it’s allowed hereC.Oh, I’d rather you didn’t actuallyD.I’d prefer to listen to rock ‘a’ roll9.Clerk: Excuse me, this a non-smoking place.Customer: __________A.Oh, I’m sorry.B.How can you say that?C.That’s all right.D.That’s impossible.10.Waiter: How would you like your coffee?Customer: ____________.A.It’s well doneB.Very nice, thanksC.With sugar, pleaseD.Only one cup11.Virginia: What about going to do some shopping this afternoon?Rena: ____________.A.Go ahead, please.B.Good idea!C.Me, too.D.Help yourself.12.Carlos: Thank you very much, Miss James.That helped me a lot.Miss James: ___________, Carlos.A.Don’t thank meB.Don’t mention itC.I’m fineD.I’m sorry13.Susan: I’m worried.My son doesn’t like to talk with me.Tracy: ___________.We were all like that at his age.A.Take it easyB.Change his mindC.Don’t quarrel with himD.Don’t refuse him14.Nicolas: I’d like to donate money to help poor children at school.To whom shallI give my share?Li Ming: ____________ I’ll ask about that and let you know.A.Very well.B.Who knows?C.Thank you all the same.D.It all depends.15.Kelvin: We’re almost finished with the project now._____________.Teresa: Actually, I prefer to keep going.A.Let’s hurry upB.We’ve too tired nowC.Well be on timeD.Let’s stop for a breakPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part.Each of the passages 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 line through the center.Passage OneJack Billabong is a stockman.One Friday afternoon he was riding along the track towards the Henderson farm.He was looking for a prize bull which had escaped from the Borrogee paddock.He reached the hills and saw at once that he could not go further. There had been a fire in the forest which had gone out.But the air was still full of smoke and fallen trees had blocked the track.Jack was just going to turn back when he saw something moving in the smoke.He waited.It was a girl on a horse, and she was riding towards him.“There’s a badly burnt man on the farm,” the girl shouted.“He saved my life.Please help me to save him.”The girl was Cathy Henderson.She had been on horseback for two hours.She had to jump over fallen trees that were still burning.Her pony had fallen with her twice.She was thirsty and almost dead from want of sleep.But she rode back to the farm with Jack immediately.Joe Brook was unconscious when they reached him.They lifted him onto Jack’s horse.The ride back to Borrogee was terrible.Cathy was so tired that Jack had to tie her to her pony.The pony was tired too, but its courage was astonishing.It followed Jack right to Borrogee Hospital.Nobody saw them arrive because it was night. “I’ve never seen a horse like that pony,” Jack said.Cathy praised Jack Billabong, but she refused to say anything about the pony, “Joe will write about her in his story,” she said.But she did say one thing: “If flame hadn’t returned to the farm that afternoon, Joe and I would have died.”16.Jack Billabong did not turn back because _____________.A.he hadn’t found the bull yetB.he smelt a heavy smoke in the forestC.he knew there was a burnt man thereD.he saw something moving towards him17.Why was the ride back to Borrogee terrible?A.Because Joe was tired out.B.Because the ride started late at night.C.Because they didn’t have enough courage.D.Because both Cathy and her pony were exhausted.18.Cathy refused to talk to reporters about the pony when she was in BorrogeeHospital because ____________.A.she didn’t know what to sayB.Jack asked her not to talk to themC.she was too weak to say anythingD.Joe would write about it in his writing19.What does the word “flame” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Jack.B.The pony.C.Jack’s horse.D.The fire.20.Which of the following is the best title of the story?A.Rescue of Joe Brook.B.Courage of Jack Billabong.C.Love of a Young Girl.D.Heroism of a Lovely Pony.Passage TwoThe faces of elderly, happily-married people sometimes resemble each other.Dr.Aiken studied a number of couples who had been married for at least twenty-five years.Each couple provided four photographs—one photo of each partner at the time of their marriage and another photo of each partner twenty-five or more years later.All background was cut from the photos to remove any clues.The photos were then displayed in groups: a random grouping of the persons at the time of their marriage and another random grouping of the same persons who took photographs later.Some testees were asked to pick out the partners.They failed totally with the first group.Their judgements were no better than chance.But with the photos taken twenty-five or more years after the marriage, the testees were quite successful with the most happily-married couples.Dr.Aiken believes there are several reasons why couples grow alike.One reason has something to do with imitation.One person tends to copy or do the same as someone else without knowing it.He says human begins to imitate the expressions of the faces of their loved ones.“Another possible reason,”he says, “is the common experience of the couples.”There is a tendency for people who have the same life experience to change their faces in similar ways.For example, if a couple have suffered from a lot of sad experiences, their faces are likely to change in a similar way.21.Dr.Aiken cut the background from the photos for the purpose of __________.A.imitating the couples’lifeB.grouping the couples againC.leaving no trace for the testeesD.giving the testees more chances22.The underlined sentence “Their judgements were no better than chance”implies that the testees __________.A.did a good job in making their choices.B.had difficulty in picking out the partnersC.had no chance to make the right judgementsD.did better with the first group than with the second23.The underlined word “imitate”(in Para.2) has a similar meaning to __________.A.copyB.changeC.knowD.suffer24.From the passage we can draw the conclusion that ___________.A.couples who look alike can live longerB.most partners have been proved to grow alikeC.the influence between partners can be quite strongD.happily-married couples are often richer than others25.The main purpose of the passage is to ___________.A.explain why couples grow alikeB.tell how couples like each otherC.discuss the function of marriageD.describe the life of happily married couplesPassage ThreeThe three biggest lies in America are: (1) “The check is in the mail”, (2) “Of course I’ll respect you in the morning”, and (3) “It was a computer error.”Of these three little white lies, the worst is the third.It’s the only one that can never be true.Today, if a bank statement cheats you out of $ 900 that way, you know what the clerk is sure to say,”It was a computer error.”Nonsense.The computer is reporting nothing more than what the clerk typed into it.The most annoying case of all is when the computerized cashier in the grocery store shows that an item costs more than it actually does.If the innocent buyer points out the mistake, the checker, bagger, and manager all come together and offer the familiar explanation: “It was a compute error.”It wasn’t, of course that computerized cashier is really nothing more than an electric event.The eye reads the Universal Product Code—chat bar of black and white lines in a corner of the package—and then checks the code against a price list stored in memory.If the price list is right, you’ll be charged accurately.Grocery stores update the price list each day—that is, somebody sits at a keyboard and types in the prices.If the price they type in is too high, there are only two explanations: carelessness or dishonesty.But somehow “a computer error”is supposed to excuse everything.One reason we let people hide behind a computer is the common misperception that huge, modern computers are electric brain with “artificial intelligence.”At some point there might be a machine with intelligence but none exists today.The smartest computer on Earth right now is no more intelligent than your average pen.At this point in the development of computers, the only thing any machine can do is what a human has instructed it to do.26.Of the three lies, the one about computer is the worst because the computer itself __________.A.says nonsenseB.cheats customersC.cannot make the errorD.does not admit its error27.According to the author, a computerized cashier is really just ___________.A.a machine to count moneyB.a machine to receive moneyC.an instrument to print codesD.an instrument to read codes28.Grocery store price lists are updated by ____________.A.a computerB.a keyboardC.an employeeD.an electric brain29.The last paragraph of the passage implies that computers ____________.A.are very cleverB.never make mistakesC.have a good memoryD.are controlled by men30.Which of the following describes the main idea of the passage?puters are stupid and inefficient.puter errors are due to its dishonesty.puters help stores update the price list.puter errors are actually human errors.Passage FourI came across an old country guidebook the other day.It listed all the tradesmen in each village, and it was impressive to see the past variety of services which were available on one’s own doorstep in the late Victorian countryside.Nowadays a traveler in rural England might conclude that the only village tradesmen still flourishing were either selling frozen food to the villagers or selling antiques to visitors.Nevertheless, this would really be a false impression.On the surface, there has been a decline of village commerce, but its power is still remarkable.Our local grocer’s shop, for example, is actually expanding in spite of the competition from supermarkets in the nearest town.Women sensibly prefer to go there and exchange the local news while doing their shopping, instead of queuing up at a supermarket.And the grocer knows well that personal service has a considerable cash value.His prices may be a bit higher than those in the town, but he will deliver anything at any time.His assistants think nothing of bicycling down the village street in their lunch hour to take a piece of cheese to an old retired woman who sent her order by word of mouth with a friend who happened to be passing.The richer customers telephone their shopping lists and the goods are on their doorsteps within an hour.They have only to hint at a fancy for some commodity outside the usual stock and the grocer, a red faced-figure, instantly obtains it for them.31.Nowadays the commercial services in the village are ____________.A.still very activeB.quickly decliningC.unable to flourishD.personal to visitors32.The local grocer’s shop is expanding because _____________.A.the competition there is weakB.it is a place for women to chatC.it provides good personal serviceD.the goods there are more valuable33.Which of the following is true about the supermarkets?A.Prices there are much higherB.Customers often have to queue up.C.Customers can order by telephone.D.Their personal services are satisfactory.34.How do the village grocer’s assistants feel about giving extra service?A.They don’t think it a trouble.B.They don’t think it worthwhile.C.They don’t consider it a good deal.D.They don’t consider it a pleasant experience.35.One special feature of the village shop is that ___________.A.there is a very wide range of goods availableB.customers can order goods by word of mouthC.customer have to order goods one hour earlierD.there is a list of goods to be delivered to doorstepsPart III V ocabulary 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 with a single line through the center.36.During the heavy storm last week, we had to take __________ under a flyover.A.shadeB.shelterC.shadowD.shield37.The three men were assigned jobs according to their _________ abilities.A.respectfulB.respectableC.respectiveD.respecting38.Scientists have discovered that many animals seem to be highly _________ to various signals associated with earthquakes.A.sensibleB.sensualC.sentimentalD.sensitive39.The lost car of the Johnsons’was found __________ in the woods of the expressway.A.vanishedB.scatteredC.rejectedD.abandoned40.Our guests will be guided to safety _________ fire.A.as a result ofB.in case ofC.in the sense ofD.for the sake of41.If you want to ring her, you’ll have to _________ her number in the telephone book.A.look atB.look toC.look throughD.look up42.Under the financial crisis, more social problems in the world are certain to __________.A.raiseB.ariseC.be raisedD.be arisen43.After his retirement, he lives partly on his _________ and partly on the interest on his post office savings account.A.wagesB.salaryC.earningsD.pension44.During the ___________, the audience strolled and chatted in the lobby.A.intervalB.pauseC.interruptionD.gap45.Membership in the United Nations is open to all peace-loving states which accept the ________ of the Charter.A.debtB.obligationC.creditD.reliance46.Table tennis used to be the most popular __________ in China.But now basketball seems to be more attractive.A.gameB.matchC.playD.race47.As her husband is on a business trip and her son is at school, she feels rather ___________.A.lonelyB.aloneC.singularD.single48.We need to __________ our camping things before we go away.A.choose fromB.tell fromC.sort outD.set out49.He __________ very quickly from his illness.A.recoveredB.discoveredC.uncoveredD.covered50.If the police had acted with more ____________, the disaster could have been prevented.A.solutionB.determinationC.decisionD.hesitation51.He does not ________ as a teacher of English, for his pronunciation is far from perfect.A.qualifyB.equalC.matchD.deserve52.His __________ reply to the question showed that he had understood it very well.A.proudB.importantC.tenseD.quick53.When he tried to make a __________, he found that the hotel was fully booked.A.reservationB.demandC.claimD.policy54.I expect that she will be able to _________ our particular needs.A.supplyB.reachC.provideD.meet55.During July and August there was no rain for weeks __________.A.on endB.in the endC.at lastD.at length56.____________ for their support, he would have gone penniless.A.If it is notB.If it isC.Were itD.Were it not57.There __________ in his room.A.are too many furnituresB.is too much furnitureC.are too much furnitureD.is too many furnitures58.I miss the hillside ___________ we found a lot of wild flowers.A.on whichB.by whichC.in whichD.for which59.No sooner had we reached the top of the hill __________ we all sat down to rest.A.whenB.thenC.thanD.until60.By the time Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, there ________ many space explorations.A.will have beenB.had beenC.have beenD.must be61.I regret __________ hard at school, or I would have passed the exam.A.to have not workedB.having not workedC.not to have workedD.not having worked62.When the man with glasses came into the hotel, I noticed a __________ look come over the manager’s face.A.surprisedB.surprisingC.surpriseD.surprisingly63.__________ get a better score, he has been making great efforts in his lessons.A.So as toB.In order toC.So that D In order that64.As far as I know, the production of this factory has doubled this year, and the quality of its products has been improved __________.A.since thenB.by thenC.until nowD.as well65 All __________ is an English-Chinese dictionary.A.that you needB.what you needC.which you needD.things you need66._________ its good performance, the machine is too expensive.A.BesidesB.Except forC.In spite ofD.Apart from67.He looks sleepy.He must _________ to bed very late last night.A.be goneB.be goingC.goD.have gone68.Mrs.White became a teacher in 1990.She _________ for twenty years by next summer.A.will teachB.would have taughtC.has been teachingD.will have taught69.She is __________ a driver as any one else.A.as good asB.as a goodC.so good aD.so a good70.You may write an e-mail to me or just phone me.__________ will do.A.EachB.EitherC.NeitherD.None71.Few people knew his reason for quitting his job was _________ he wanted to go abroad.A.whetherB.whereC.whyD.that72.The teacher asked me __________ us to finish writing the composition.A.how long would it takeB.how long it would takeC.how soon would it takeD.how soon it would take73.It was the third time the villagers _________ interviewed by the radio station.A.have beenB.had beenC.wereD.are74.She came into the room quietly __________ wake her friends.A.so as not toB.so as to notC.not so as toD.so she does not75.I arrived late; I __________ the traffic to be so heavy this morning.A.wasn’t expectingB.wouldn’t expectC.haven’t expectedD.hadn’t expectedPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage.For each numbered blank, 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 line through the center.A headache is one of man’s most common enemies.Most people get headaches from time to time.Probably more than 90% percent of all headaches are 76 by worry or tension.Modern living 77 tensions for everybody, at work, at school and 78 at home.Then, what can we do about tension and worry in our life? 79 , find out what is causing the tension.It may result from feelings or emotions.Do you 80 too much over what people think of you, over your clothes, or about 81 you did? Second, find a way of 82 tension.Gardening, walking, running swimming or any 83 suitable for your age will help.Then, look at your way of life.Ask yourself, where am I going? And why? Learn the 84 of relaxation.Lie down in a dark quiet room and relax 85 much as possible by taking several slow breaths.Let all your muscles relax.76.A.encouraged B.aroused C.caused D.presented77.A.contains B.suffers C.relaxes D.owns78.A.especially B.even C.somehow D.generally79.A.Thus B.However C.First D.Besides80.A.consider B.worry C.care D.imagine81.A.what B.how C.when D.where82.A.improving B.activating C.suffering D.reducing83.A.solution B.activity C.practice D.deed84.A.secret B.mystery efulness D.function85.A.so B.very C.for D.asPaper Two 试卷二（30 minutes）Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100—120 words on the topic “Choosing Careers”.You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1.有人认为家长应当为孩子安排未来旳职业；2.孩子认为应当由自己决定未来旳工作；3.谈谈你旳见解。
2024广东成人学位英语考试真题
2024广东成人学位英语考试真题2024 Guangdong Adult Degree English ExamPart I: Reading Comprehension (50 points)Directions: Read the following three passages and answer the questions that follow each passage.Passage 1:The importance of education in today's world cannot be overstated. It is the key to unlocking one's potential and achieving success in life. However, the traditional methods of education are being challenged by the rise of online learning platforms. These platforms offer a flexible and convenient way for individuals to acquire new knowledge and skills.Questions:1. Why is education important in today's world?2. How are traditional methods of education being challenged?Passage 2:Climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action from governments, businesses, and individuals. The rise inglobal temperatures is causing a myriad of problems, including extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and rising sea levels. It is crucial that we take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and transition to renewable energy sources.Questions:1. Why is climate change a pressing issue?2. What are some of the consequences of rising global temperatures?Passage 3:The advent of technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. From smartphones to social media platforms, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. While technology has many benefits, it also poses risks such as privacy concerns and addiction.Questions:1. How has technology revolutionized the way we live?2. What are some of the risks associated with technology?Part II: Writing (50 points)Directions: Write an essay on the following topic:Is social media beneficial or harmful to society? Provide examples to support your argument.Part III: Listening Comprehension (50 points)Directions: Listen to the audio recordings and answer the questions that follow each recording.Recording 1:You will hear a conversation between two friends discussing their plans for the weekend. Listen carefully and answer the questions that follow.Questions:1. What are the friends planning to do over the weekend?2. Where will they meet on Saturday?Recording 2:You will hear a news report about a recent natural disaster. Listen carefully and answer the questions that follow.Questions:1. What type of natural disaster occurred?2. What measures are being taken to assist the affected communities?Overall, the 2024 Guangdong Adult Degree English Exam covers a range of topics relevant to today's world, including education, climate change, technology, and social media. Prepare by familiarizing yourself with the format and practicing your reading, writing, and listening skills. Good luck!。
2023年广东学位英语考试及完整版
2023年广东学位英语考试真题及答案解析（完整版）Part I Dialogue completion (15 points)Directions: there are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D, choose the one that best completes the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSEWR SHEET.1.Debra.Oh.Wha..beautifu.cat.Wha.d.yo.think?Donald: _____ Dogs are more loyal than catsA..thin.I’.rathe.ge..dog.B.Yeah.i.i.beautiful!C..hav.n.idea.D.Yo.hav.t.clea.afte.it.【答案】A【解析】由“狗比猫更忠诚”可知, Donald认为他宁愿获得一只狗。
2.Jane.M.watc.alway.gain.te.minute..day.Mary: _____ My watch always loses ten minutes a day.Jane.N.kidding.I.seem.tha.bot.o.u.shoul.thro.i.awa.an.bu..ne.one.A.That’.ridiculous.B.That’.funnyC.That’.coolD.That’.great【答案】B【解析】简说“我的手表天天快十分钟”。
玛丽说: “真有趣, 我的手表天天慢十分钟。
”3.Jennifer.It’.freezin.outside.____..though.thi.col.fron.wa.suppose.t.pass.Gabricla.Yeah..though.s.too.That’.wha..rea.onlin.thi.morning.A..haven’.rea.th.weathe.report.B.Th.weathe.repor.wa.rightC.Wha.happene.t.th.weathe.report?D..shoul.hav.rea.th.weathe.report.【答案】C【解析】“What happened to the weather report?”意思为“天气预报怎么了？”4.Tony.Welcom.back.Monica.Ho.ar.you?Monica.I’.OK._____A.Yo.ar.welcome!B.Fanc.meetin.yo.thereC.Aren’.yo.happy?D.Than.yo.fo.asking【答案】D【解析】由问句“你好吗？”, 可知回答为“我很好, 谢谢询问。
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017学位英语考试真题文档2017 年 4 月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位外国语水平考试广东)A英语试卷一Part I Dialogue completion (15 points)Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Part IV Cloze (10 points)考生须知1. 本试卷分试卷一和试卷二两部分, 试卷一满分85分, 试卷二满分15分, 考试时间共120分钟。
2. 本试卷一为 A 型试卷,请将答案用2B 铅笔填涂在 A 型试卷一答题卡上,答在试卷或其他类型答题卡上的无效。
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3. 答题卡上正确的填涂方法为:在代表答案的字母上划线,如[A][B][C] [D]Part I Dialogue Completion (l5 points)Directions: There are I5 short in complete dialogues in this part, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best complete the dialogue and mark your answeron the ANSWERSheet.1. Speaker A: ______ I guess I’m addicted to the Internet.Speaker B: So you’d better quit surfing the Net deep into the night.A.I knew it.B. Why, it’s a pity!C. I can't help it.D. What seems to be the problem?2. Speaker A: Don't be sad, I'm sure things will change for the better soon.Speaker B:______.A. That sounds awful.B. Yes you're probably right.C. I hope not!D. You are welcome!3. Speaker A: Can I get some information about the training program here?Speaker B: _______A. Yes, you doB. Go aheadC. You certainly canD. That's fun4. Speaker A: Tom, would you like to go to a party this Saturday?SpeakerB :______ What kind of party?Speaker A: It's a birthday party.A. Sounds goodB. Looks niceC. Seems all rightD. Feels OK5. Waiter : ______?Customer : Yes, I'll have a steak, medium rare, with French fries.A. What do you want to eatB. Have you decided what to do yetC. Excuse me, are you ready to order nowD. Sorry, but who'd like to order6. Speaker A: I’ve just heard the news about your test. Well done!Speaker B:_____.A. Don't mention itB. Thank youC. Oh no! It was awfulD. Oh it might be easy7. Speaker A: Let's come back to our talk.______Speaker B: You were talking about your trip to South Africa.A. What did I say?B. I forgot the time.C. Where was I?D. I have no idea.8. Speaker A: Why don't we play basketball this weekend?Speaker B:______.A. That's a brilliant ideaB. Sounds like an excellent jobC. Glad you could make itD. I'm sure it isn't so bad9. Speaker A: I'd like a beer.Speaker B: Certainly sir,______A. I'll take it.B. what can I get you?C. did you have a busy day?D. I'll get that straight away.10. SpeakerA : Thank you for yourtime andeffort to make my visit a success. Speaker B:_______.A. Don't say thanksB. Don't be so politeC. You are so politeD. It's my pleasure11. Speaker A: I quit my job today, honey.Speaker B: Why? __?Speaker A: No, I just got tired of doing the same thing again and again.A.Is it boringB. Are you sureC. Did something happenD. Are you serious12. SpeakerA : I love swimming in a lake It's so much better than the ocean. Speaker B:______! Ilike to swim in a pool.A.SowhatB. Good for meC. Me tooD. I don't13. Speaker A: Imet up with Jane today.Speaker B: Really?A.Howisshedoing?eon.C. No wonder.D. Is that right?14. Speaker A: Hello,Shawinigan Water & Power Company,how may Ihelp you? Speaker B:______A.Hello. Can you tell me your name?B.I'm calling about my electricity bill.C.May Ihaveyouraccountnumber?D.OK, thank you for your help.15. SpeakerA : I'dliketosharewithyouwhat's in my mind.SpeakerB :______A. I'm all earsB.ThankyouforyourtimeC. It's up to youD.I'drathernotPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by fivequestions or unfinished statements.For each ofthem there are four choicesmarked A, B C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on theANS H ER SHEET.Passage OneBig data can be defined as information that is too big or complex to be containedor processedby any one machine or person.AsastudentattheUniversity of Sussex, Julian Dailly had two majors –English and philosophy. When he completed his studies, Dailly wondered how he would everearn a living in a world filled with machines and technology. Now, he is part of thebig data industry that includes Google andFacebook.Dailly's research company,Morar Consulting,started three years ago with fiveemployees.The company's earnings have increased by 25 % each year.It now employs90 people."What we dohere is we try to discover what's meaningful for people and Linkthattotheireconomicbehavior,‖Daillysaid.He noted the importance of working with people with different skills."We havepeople from traditional research backgrounds,in addition to some in social sciences,economics,people fromtech backgrounds,and sales people," Dailly said.Companies like Dailly's employ recent college graduates.The industry profitsfrom the ideas ofthese young men and women. New forms ofdata also make it possiblefor some observers to predict the future. They are more valuable to companies than thetraditional forms ofdata recording or reporting."We have access to the core information inside people's heads," Dailly said."Theytell you what people are going to do as opposed to what they've done. That helps peopletake proper actionin advance. This makes it much more useful for strategy."Julian Dailly dismisses concerns that computers have finally taken control ofourdaily lives. "Some may worry that humans will beallowed to be replaced by machines.Ithink it's a fantasy."16.Dailly has an educationbackground of ______.A.engineeringB.artsC. sciencesD.business17.Dailly'scompany focuses on businesses in ______.A. marketing strategyB.machinesellingC. staff trainingD.bigdataresearch18.The company's staffis characterized by all the following EXCEPT ______.A.freshideasB.youngageC. mixed education backgroundsD. rich experience in the field19.The company is aimed at making use of the information to help people ______.A.take predictive actionB.rememberthepastC. learn fromeachotherD.stick to the tradition20.According to Dailly, the idea that humans may be replaced by machines ______.A.isawisewarningB.ispureimaginationC.maycometrueD.needsfurtherstudyPassage TwoA new record for the oldest woman to run a marathon has been set, but it may notstand formore than a year Hariette Thompson, 92, said that she hasn't ruled outrunning the Rock'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego again next year. Hariette finished in7 hours, 24 minutes, 36 seconds, the BBC reports, coming close to the over-90 record of7 hours, 7 minutes, and 42 seconds she set in 2014, despite having a very difficult yearbetween marathons."I couldn't train very well becausemy husband was very ill and Ihad to be with him for some time, and then when he died in January Ihad sometreatments on my leg," Thompson, who was in her 70s when she ran her first marathon, Tellsthe AP."Iwasjust really thrilled that I could finish today.At 92 years and 65 days old, Thompson is 46 days older than Gladys Burrill waswhen Burill finished the 2010 Honolulu Marathon.―I can't believeI made it,‖Thompson tells the Charlotte Observer. "I was really tired at one point. Around Mile 2 1,Iwas going upa hill and itwas likeamountain,and Iwas thinking,'This issortofcrazy at my age. Ican't do it'. But thenI felt better coming down the hill. And my sonBrennykeptfeedingmeallthesewonder (碳水化合物)thatkeptmegoing.‖Thompson—whoseparents,threebrothers,andhusbandalldied of cancer-tells the Observerthat the San Diego marathon's fundraising for the Leukemia(白血病) Society is what inspired her to run and may even bring her back again nextyear.21.What does Thompson say about the San Diego marathon next year?A.ShemaynotbeabletobethereB.Shehasn'tthoughtaboutitC. She is sure to take part in it.D.Sheislikelytorunagain.22.When did Thompson set her firs over-90 marathon record?A.In2010.B.In2012.C.In2014.D.In2016.23.WhatdidThompsonmainlydo in that difficult year?A.She took care of her husband.B.She hurt her leg and had to rest.C.She received some new training.D.She traveled around with her family.24.During this year's marathon, Thompson ______.A.ranfasterthanlasttimeB.once considered giving upC.was confident she could make itD.could hardly move in the end25.What inspired Thompson to run the marathon?A.Setting her son a good example.B.SettingnewmarathonrecordC.RaisingmoneyforcancertreatmentD.Living up to her own promise.Passage ThreeBefore the grass has thickened on the roadsides and leaves have started growing onthe trees isa perfect time to look around and see just how dirty Britain has become. Thepavements arestained with chewing gum and the ditches are full of discarded fast foodpackets. Years ago Iremember traveling abroad and being saddened by the plastic bagsand discarded bottles. owadays, Britain seems to look at least as bad. What has gonewrong?The problem is that the rubbish created by our increasingly mobile lives lasts a lotlonger than before. If it is not cleared up and properly thrown away, it stays in theundergrowth(下层灌木)foryears.It is estimated that 10 billion plastic bags have been given to shoppers. These willtake anythingfrom 100 to 1,000 years to rot However, it is not as it there is no solutionto this. A few yearsago, the Irish government introduced a tax on non-recyclable carrierbags and in three months reduced their use by 90%. When he was a minister, MichaelMeacher attempted to introduce a similar arrangement in Britain. The plastics industryprotested, ofcourse. However, they need not have bothered; the idea was killed before itcoulddrawbreath,leavingsupermarkets free togive away plastic bags.What is clearly necessary right now is some sort of combined action, bothindividual and collective,before it is too late.The alternative is to continue slidingdownhill untilwehaveacountrythatlooks like a vast rubbishtip. Wemaywellbeatthetippingpoint.Yetweknowthatpeoplerespondtotheirenvironment.Ifthingsaround them are clean and tidy, people behave cleanly and tidily. If they are surroundedby rubbish,they behave like rubbish.Now,much of Britain looks pretty dirty.Whatwill it look like infive years? 26.What might be the best title for the passage?A.PlasticBagsB.Environment ProtectionD.RubbishDisposal C.DirtyBritain27.Theplasticsindustryin Britain protested because ______.A.a tax was proposed on non-recyclable carrier bagsB.supermarkets no longer gave away plastic bagsC.theywereblamedforcausingplasticpollutionD. the government did not support them28.The expression "sliding downhill" (Para.4) probably means"______‖A.working hard to reduce rubbishB.producing more plastic bagsC.encouraging people to use plastic bagsD. making things worse by taking no action29.Which ofthe following best describes the author's outlook on the environment?A. Optimistic.B.Confused.C. Concerned.D.Indifferent.30.The purpose of the article is to ______.A.encourage the public to take action against rubbishB.discourage people from supporting the plastics industryC.call on the government to protect the environmentD. encourage supermarkets to give away recyclable bagsPassage FourThosewhoworkintheNetherlandsoftenfeel thatalotoftimeiswastedindiscussions that lead to nothing. There are often meetings with documents, an agenda, and a chairman.All those present will have their say,after which their remarks arediscussed.He who decides to skip a meeting though he has nothing more urgent to attend to,will find it unwise.The interacting that takes place during a meeting is very importantfor the general process. He who does not appear is saying that he does not think the subject is sufficiently important,or that he apparently does not take his colleaguesseriously.Furthermore,he might miss some of the essential information that maybecome evident during the meeting.Those whoare present show an interest in theproblems of their colleagues. They supply questions, ratherthan commands, and thusdeclare themselves"co-responsibl e‖. The Dutch,in their final conclusions,like to usesuch metaphors as"We are all in one line" or ―Our noses are pointingin the samedirection again.‖If you present a decision, you will find that everyone has something to say about itand has questions to ask. This is why the Dutch will not be quick to present somethingastheonly correctsolution.Theadvantagetothisapproach isthat such ameeting willoften lead to genuine suggestions for improvement on certain aspects of a plan. As aresult,the plan will be ajoint approach.This time-consuming and seemingly useless process helps colleagues become ateam. The amount oftime that is lost around the table is more than what made up forinefficiency,once everyone goes back to work.Statistics show Dutch employees areamong the world leaders when it comes to work productivity.31.According to Paragraph 1, meetings in Dutch companies seem to ______.A.beheldusuallyforimportantissueB.waste a lot oftimein fruitless discussionC.enable employees to know each other betterD. be good occasions for employees to show their talent32.To Dutch employees, one who is absent from a meeting ______.A.doesnottakehiscolleaguesseriousB.may have something more urgentto doC.does not miss much critical informationD.may have nothing to say at the meeting33.According to Paragraph 3,why can't Dutch employees come to a quick decision?A.People are constantly in dispute.B.An idea usually undergoes a full discussion.C.Suggestions often lead nowhere.D.People often forget the aims ofmeetings.34.What does the last paragraph tell us?A.Many leaders in the world are Dutch.B.Dutch employees are highly productive.C.Dutchcompaniesare the most successful in the world.D.Dutchemployeesworkhardest intheworld.35.The author's attitude towards the Dutch meeting is quiteA. unclearB.negativeC. positiveD.neutralPart II Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions : There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there arefour choices markedA,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes thesentence.Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.36.Yourhouseisalwayssoneat-howdo you______ itwiththreechildren?A.manageB. serveC. adoptD.build37.You look well. The air and the sea foods in Hawaii must ______ youA.agreeaboutB.agreetoC.agreeonD.agree with38.How the president ______ this effective solution to the problem remainsunknown.A.putupwithB.cameupwithC.caughtupwithD.keptupwith39.The Somali robbers' ______ attacks on the sea urged all nations to takeimmediateaction,A.freshB.freeC.frequentD.fluent40.She got so well prepared that she passed the challenging testA. at mostB.with luckC.witheaseD.atbest41.Everybodywastouched ______ word afterhearinghermoving story.A.withB. withoutC.beyondD. to42.You'dsoundalotmorepoliteifyoumakearequest ______ a question.A.insearchofB.intheformofC.inneedofD.in the direction of43.Your understanding of the theory is_____ satisfactory.You must read moreafter class.A.farfromB. up toC.alongwithD. so far44.Bequick, ______you'llmissyourfight.A.otherwiseB. unlessC.andD. rather45.Ifyouare ______about other teaching methods, we'll discuss them later.A.interestedB. curiousC. anxiousD. impressed46.The number ofcollege graduates going into business-related fields has ______ increased.A.shortlyB. partlyC.sharplyD. mostly47. I ______ my experiment report all the morning and haven't finished yet.A. writeB.waswritingC.havewrittenD.havebeenwriting48.There are forty students in our class, most of ______ are from big cities.A.themB. USC.whomD. who49.Istillremembertheday ______ we first met, during my first visit to the town.A. whenB. thatC.whichD. in that50.--I forgotmyphoneonthetrain,but luckily someonegaveittoarailwayofficial.--How unbelievable! Imean,it ______ have been lost.A.willB. mightC. backD. must51.I'll let you know as soon as he ______ back.A. will comeB. comesC.shouldcomee52.Atnotime ______ in the whole building.A.smokingispermittedB.smoking be permittedC. is smoking permittedD.be smoking permitted53.Todaywehavethe ______ oflisteningtotwovery unusual menA.privilegeB. rightC. powerD. advantage54.The ceremony will be broadcast ______ on television.A. liveB. aliveC.livingD. lively55.Homework should not be used as a_____ ofcontrolling children.A.meaningB. meanC.meansD. medium56.What the secretary suggests to Mr. Brown is well worth ______.A.consideringB.consideredC.considerD.tobeconsidered57.Ihave ______ anewcomputer fromthe supplier.A.requestedB. askedC. orderedD. demanded58.The book gives you a good____ of what life was like in Japan in the 19th century.A.paintingB. drawingC.portraitD. photo 59.Ithasmadememuchmore__ totheneedsofthedisabled.A. sensitiveB. sensibleC.safeD. secure60.He ate some poisonous mushrooms with seriousA. resultsB.impactsC.outcomesD.consequences 61.Thebadweathercompletely___ ourholiday.A.spoiledB. destroyedC. defeatedD. damaged62.Tom hadn't had ______ education before he joined the army.A.manyB. littleC. fewD. much63. Try ______ she might, Sue couldn't get the door open.A. whatB. thatC.likeD. as 64.Itwasquitealongtime___Irealized what had happened to the old man.A. afterB. whenC. sinceD. before65.Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, ______ the behaviorofanimals depends mainly on instinct.A. soB. whereasC. unlessD. that66.The ______ of her paper published in ―Scientific American" is animal life inrainforests.A.topicB. structureC.logicD. idea67. Twins often complain that people tend to treat them as a pair, ______ individuals.A. ratherthanB.betterthanC.lessthanD.worsethan68.Itisabeautifuloldhouse,butthe broken windows ______ itsappearance.A. improveB. ruinC.changeD. prove69.The researchers believe that the mice eating the special ______ will grow twice asfast.A.dietB. menuC.orderD. dish70.The museum called in an expert to ______ if the painting was a fake.A. criticizeB. praiseC.determineD. describe71.The speech contest will give him an opportunity to ______ histalent.A. denyB. decideC.differD. demonstrate 72.Areyousureyouhaveenoughresources ______ thisproject?A. carry outB.bringaboutC.leadtoD. put on73. ______the introduction, the professor explained the major concept that would becoveredin the class.A.ByB. LikeC.ForD.I74. We kept our distance from the hunter and his game ______ disturb the hunt.A.soasnottoB.soastonotC.sothatnottoD.sothattonot75.Whetherat home ______ at work, Tom always works hard to make good use ofhistime.A.plusB. andC.orD. norPart IV Cloze(C points)Directions : There are 10 numbered blanks in thefollowing passage.For each blankthere arefour choices markedA,B,C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWERSHEET. Researher sin Britainaretelling schools that children should be doing more learning outdoors.The researchers say there is currently toolife. There have been five ajor reports over the past decade that stress the need for students tothe decline in Britain. The researchers want Britain's government to act to put outdoor learningon the curriculum ofall schools.There portisfromresearcher sat the University of Plymouth. It say stherearemany benefits of outdoor learning for children.One advantage is it builds confidence in children as they for their parents,like climbing trees. Another advantage is that it makes children more oftheenvironment and teaches them to nature. There are also health benefits aschildren exercisemore sitting in a classroom or being at home with videogames.76.A.much B. many C.few D. little77.A.strange B. important C.exciting D. surprising78.A.widens B. completes C. improves D.weakens79.A.action B.attention C.advice D.notice80.A.on B.in C.at D.for81.A.which B. that C. how D. when82.A.normal B. magic C. strong D.clever83.A.afraid B. frightened C. aware D. careful84.A.admire B. respect C. build D. provide85.A.incase B.byfar C. instead of D. as for英语试卷二考生须知1. 试卷满分15分。