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北京地区英语学位下半年11月试题及答案word版本

北京地区英语学位下半年11月试题及答案word版本

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试(A)2009.11.21Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:According to a recent surv, ey, employees in many companies today work longer hours than employees did in 1979. They also take shorter vacations than employees in 1979. It seems that Americans are working harder today than ever before. Or are they? A management consultant, Bill Meyer, decided to find out. For three days, he observed an investment banker hard at work. Meyer wrote down everything the banker did during his long workday. At the end of the three-day period, Meyer reviewed the banker's activities with him. What did they find out? They discovered that the man spent 80 percent of his time doing unnecessary work. For example, he attended unnecessary meetings, made redundant (多余的)telephone calls, and spent time packing and unpacking his two big briefcases.(76)Apparently many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. When employers evaluate employees, they often consider the amount of time on the job in addition to job performance. Employees know this. Although many working people can do their job effectively during a regular 40-hour work week, they feel they have to spend more time on the job after normal working hours so that the people who can promote them see them.A group of headhunters (猎头)were asked their opinion about a situation. They had a choice of two candidates for an executive position with an important company. The candidates had similar qualifications for the job. For example, they were both reliable. One could do the job well in a 40-hour work week. The other would do the same job in an 80-hour work week just as well. According to a headhunting expert, the 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job. The time this candidate spends on the job may encourage other employees to spend more time at work, too. Employers believe that if the employees stay at work later, they may actually do more work.However, the connection between time and productivity (生产率)is not always positive. (77)In fact. many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone's productivity and creativity begin to decrease. Some employees are not willing to spend so much extra, unproductive time at the office. Once they finish their work satisfactorily, they want to relax and enjoy themselves. For these people, the solution is to find a company that encourages people to do both.1. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Many people work long hours but do not always do a lot of work.B. Most people can get more work done by working longer hours.C. Most Americans work 80 hours a week, and some work even longer.D. People can make more money by working longer hours.2. The management consultant wanted to fmd out .A. how hard the investment banker worked during his work hoursB. when people spent time doing unnecessary work in their officeC. if people needed vacation after working hard for a certain period of timeD. whether Americans were really working harder than they had done before3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes.B.Employers do not judge their employees' job performance according to the amount of working time.C. Some people work more than 40 hours a week in the hope of getting promotion.D. Allemployees are willing to spend extra time at work.4. The 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job because employers believe_____.A. that he is more reliableB. his example would lead other employees to work longer hoursC. he has better qualificationsD. he could encourage other employees to do a better job5. The expression “to do both” in the last paragraph is_____.A. to finish their work satisfactorily and relax and enjoy themselvesB. to pay attention to both performance and productivityC. to work long hours and have short vacationsD. to relax and enjoy themselves quite frequentlyPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Many private institutions of higher education around the country are in danger. Not ail will be saved, and perhaps not all deserve to be saved. There are low-quaiity schools just as there are low-quality businesses. We have no obligation to save them simply because .they exist. But many thriving institutions that deserve to continue are threatened. They are doing a fine job educationally, but they are caught in a financial difficulty, with no way to reduce rising costs or increase revenues (收入)significantly. Raising fees doesn't bring in more revenue, for each time fees go up, the, enrollment (注册人数)goes down, or the mount that must be given away in student aid goes up. (78)Schools are bad businesses, whether rmblic or orivate, not usually because of bad management but because of the nature of the business. They lose money on everycustomer, and they can go bankrupt either from too few students or too many students. Even a very good college is a very bad business.It is such colleges, thriving but threatened, that I worry about. Low enrollment is not their chief problem. Even with full enrollments, they may go under. Efforts to save them, and preferably to keep them private, are a national necessity. (79)There is no basis. for arguing that private schools are bound to be better than public schools. There are plentiful examples to the contrary. Anyone can name state universities and colleges that rank as the finest in the nation and the world. It is now inevitable that public institutions will be dominant, and therefore diversity (多样性)is a national necessity. Diversity in the way we support schools tends to give us a healthy diversity in the forms of education. In ah imperfect society such as ours, uniformity of education throughout the nation could be dangerous, ha an imperfect society, diversity is a positive good. Eager supporters of public higher education know the importance of keeping private higher education healthy.6. In the passage, the author asks the public to support_____ .A. private higher education in generalB. public higher education in generalC. high-quality private universities and collegesD. high-quality state universities and colleges7. According to the passage, schools are bad businesses because of_____.A. the nature of schoolB. poor teachersC. bad managementD. too few students.8. The phrase “go under” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.A. have low feesB. get into difficultiesC. do a bad ]ob educationallyD. have low teaching standards9.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.There are many cases indicating that private schools are superior to public schools.B. The author thinks diversity of education is preferable to uniformity of education.C. A high-quality university is always a good business.D. Each time fees are raised, the enrollment goes up.10.In the author's opinion, the way that can save private schools lies in_____.A. full enrollmentB. raising feesC. reducing student aidD. national supportPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based onthe following passage:The fourth-graders atChicago's McCormick Elementary School don't know Chinese is supposed to be hard to learn. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it's becoming their third language. They've been heating and using Chinese words since nursery, and it's natural to give a “ni hao”when strangers enter the classroom.“It's really fun!” says Miranda Lucas, taking a break from a lesson that includes a Chinese interview with Jackie Chan. “I'm teaching my mom to speak Chinese.”The classroom scene at McCormick is unusual, but it may soon be a common phenomenon in American schools, where Chinese is rapidly becoming the hot new language. Government officials have long wanted more focus on useful languages like Chinese, and pressure from them —— as well as from business leaders, politicians, and parents —— has produced a quick growth in the number of programs.Chicago city officials make their best effort to include Chinese in their public schools. Their program has grown to include 3,000 students in 20 schools, with more schools on a waiting list. Programs have also spread to places like Los Angeles, New York City, and North Carolina. Supporters see knowledge of the Chinese language and culture as an advantagein a global economy where China is growing in importance. “This is an interesting way to begin to engage with the world's next superpower,” says Michael Levine, director of education at the Asia Society, which has started five new public high schools that offer Chinese. “Globalization has already changed the arrangements in terms of how children today are going to think about their careers, The question is when, not whether, the schools are going to adjust.”(80)The number of students leaming Chinese is tiny compared with how many study Spanish or French. But one report shows that before-college enrollment (报名人数)nearly quadrupled between 1992 and 2002, from 6,000 to 24,000. Despite the demand, though, developing programs isn't easy. And the No. one difficulty, everyone agrees, is having enoughte achers. Finding teacher “is the challenge,” says Scott McGinnis, an academic adviser for a language institute and a Chinese teacher for 15 years at the college level. “Materials are easy comparison. Or getting schools funded.”11. The best title for this passage might be_____.A. Next Hot Language to Study: ChineseB. Next Hot Language to Study: SpanishC.Next Hot Language to Study: FrenchD. Chicago Is the Place to Learn Chinese12. The most difficult thing to do is finding _____.A. enough textbooks for the Chinese programsB. enough money for the Chinese programsC. enough teachers for the Chinese programsD. enough students for the Chinese programs13. We learn from the passage that_____.A. Scott McGinnis has been a Chinese teacher for 15 yearsB. Jackie Chan is a Chinese teacher at McCormick Elementary SchoolC. Chicago officials ire required to learn ChineseD. Scott McGinnis is good at giving his opinions on everything14. According to the passage, all the following statements are true EXCEPT_____.A. the number of students learning Chinese is smallB. Chinese programs have found their way in several major Cities in the U.S.C. g0vernment officials don't like the pressure from business leaders and parents to start Chinese programsD. China is becoming more and more influential in the world15 The word "quadrupled" in the last paragraph is close in meaning to“multiplied by_____”.A. three timesB. four timesC. five timesD. six timesPart ⅡVocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. The driver was at______loss when______word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding.A. a; /B. a; theC. the; theD./; /17. My uncle's house in the downtown area is much smaller than ours, but it istwice______expensive.A. asB. soC. tooD. very18. This magazine is very ______with young people, who like its content and style.A. familiarB. popularC. similarD. particular19. The art show was ______ being a failure; it was a great success.A. far fromB. along withC. second toD. regardless of20. Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a______of exercise.A. limitB. lackC. needD. demand21. In our daily life, everyone fails every now and then. It is how you react that makesa_____.A. developmentB. differenceC. progressD. point22. The hotel was awful!___, our room was far too small. Then we found that the shower didn't work.A. To begin withB. After allC. In realityD. As a whole23. Don't worry if you can't understand everything. The teacher will _____ the main points at the end.A. recoverB. reviewC. requireD. remember24. It is reported that the police will soon look______the case of the two missing children.A. uponB. afterC. intoD. out25. One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to______healthy eating habits:A. growB. developC. increaseD. raise26. The company is starting a new advertising campaign to new customers to its stores.A. joinB. attractC. stickD. transfer27. Over the past decades, sea ice in the Arctic(北极)as a result of global warming.A. had decreasedB. will decreaseC. has been decreasingD. is decreasing28. ____ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog.A. Being bittenB. BittenC. Having bittenD. To be bitten29. He_____ have completed his work; otherwise, he wouldn't be enjoying himself by the seaside.A. shouldB. mustC. wouldn'tD. can't30. Many children,_______parents are away working in big cities, are taken good care of in the village.A. theirB. whoseC. of themD. with whom31. If it_____tomorrow, we will stay indoors to have our training class.A. rainsB. rainC. will rainD. rained32. The college sports meet was __ till next week because of the heavy rain.A. put outB. put onC. put offD. put up33. Lord Jim_____a private school five years ago with the money he earned through hard work.A. findsB. foundC. foundsD. founded34. When Bob and his friends came, we____our supper then.A. hadB. were havingC. haveD. are having35. That big dictionary_____Tom two hundred dollars.A. spentB. paidC. costD. took36. It was in 2005 _____we began to introduce this new technique into our company.A. whichB. thenC. whenD. that37. He____the maths examination if he had worked hard enough, but he didn't.A. would passB. has passedC. would have passedD. passed38. Since it is already midnight, we______now.A. had better leavingB. had better leaveC. had better to leaveD. had better have left39. Rabbits are quiet animals,_______they are able to make 20 different sounds.A. howB. in spite ofC. because ofD. even though40. There are two rooms in the house, ____serves as a kitchen.A. the smaller of whichB. the smaller of thatC. the smallest of whichD. the smallest of that41. I was so fired then that I fell______in class.A. asleepB. sleepC. sleepingD. slept42. I can only stay here for a while, but I'll come again in _____ days.A. a fewB. fewC. a littleD. little43. Given the choice between work and play, Tom would surely prefer the ____.A. lateB. laterC. latterD. last44. He began to work for a big company _____ an early age.A. onB. atC. ofD. with45. James doesn't like pop music, ____does his sister.A. SoB. AlsoC. EitherD. NeitherPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. How an interesting role she played in the film! No wonder she has won an Oscar.A B C D47. The famous scientist, in his honor a dinner party will be held tonight, is to arrive soon.A B CD48. The old man was so angry and spoke so fast that none of his children understood thatA B CDhe meant.49. The young man, to make several attempts to beat the world record in high jumping,A B Cdecided to have another try.D50. In the town was found many old people who badly needed money and care.A B C D51. As early as the 12th century boys in England enjoyed to play football.A B C D52. So absorbed she was in her work that she didn't realize it was time that she picked up herA B C Ddaughter.53. In big cities there is an increasingly need for cheap apartments for the lower middle class.A B C D54. The price of meat was much more higher than expected.A B C D55. Joe's father has died ten years ago, so he has lived with his mother since then.A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.There 56 a king who had twelve beautiful daughters. They 57 in twelve beds all in one room and when they went to bed, the 58 were shut and locked up. 59 , every morning 60 shoes were found to be quite worn through as if they had been danced in all night. Nobody could 61 how it happened, or 62 the princesses had been.So the king made it 63 to all that if any person could discover the 64 and find out where it was that the princesses danced in the 65, he would have the 66 he liked best to take as his wife, and would be king 67 his death. But whoever tried and did not succeed, after three days and nights, would be 68 to death.A prince from a nearby country soon came. He was well entertained, and in the evening was taken to the chamber (大房间)next 69 the one where the princesses lay in their twelve 70 .There he was to sit and 71 where they went to dance; and, in order 72 nothing could happen without him hearing it, the door of his 73 was left open. But the prince soon went to sleep; and when, he 74 in the morning he found that the princesses had all been dancing, 75 the soles of their shoes were full of holes.56. A. was B. were C. is D. are57. A. did B. slept C. washed D. kicked58. A. chairs B. desks C. doors D. roofs59. A. So B. Therefore C. Then D. However60. A. their B. your C. our D. her61. A. make out B. take out C. find out D. speak out62. A. when B. what C. why D. where63. A. know B. knowing C. knows D. known64. A. story B. secret C. news D. idea65. A. night B. day C. afternoon D. morning66. A. one B. it C. some D. that67. A. before B. after C. of D. below68. A. made B. passed C. put D. handed69. A. by B. to C. at D. on70. A. boxes B. buckets C. sofas D. beds71. A. notice B. keep C. watch D. hit72. A. that B. which C. who D. whose73. A. kitchen B. classroom C. chamber D. restaurant74. A. ate B. awoke C. slept D. ran75. A. for B. so C. but D. thoughPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. Apparently, many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes.77. In fact, many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone's productivity and creativity begin to decrease.78. Schools are bad businesses, whether public or private, not usually becauseof. bad management but because of the nature of the business.79. There is no basis for arguing that private schools are bound to be better than public schools.80. The number of students learning Chinese is tiny compared withn how many study Spanish or French……SectionBDirections:In this part there are five sentences in Chinese.You should translate them into English.Be sure to write clearly.81.我们期待和你一起工作。

北京地区2023年11月学位英语考试真题

北京地区2023年11月学位英语考试真题

北京地区2023年11月学位英语考试真题2023 November Beijing Region CET-4 ExamPart I Listening Comprehension (30%) (45 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.1. A) She doesn't have enough money. B) She enjoys shopping online.C) She's buying a gift for a friend. D) She prefers to shop at the mall.2. A) A teacher and a student. B) A doctor and a patient.C) A clerk and a customer. D) Two friends chatting.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Reading Comprehension (40%) (50 minutes)Part IIPart IIIPart IVPart VWriting (30%) (45 minutes)参考答案:Section A1. A) She doesn't have enough money.2. A) A teacher and a student.Section BPassage One3. B) Purchase books on the Internet.4. B) It saved her time and energy.5. D) They are popular on the school campus.Passage Two6. C) They feel work produces more pleasure than success.7. D) People tend to experience pleasure and fulfillment in their daily tasks.8. A) Overdependence on external motivators.Part II Reading Comprehension (40%) (50 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or incomplete statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one that best completes the statement or answers the question. Then mark your answer on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.Women constitute a majority of the world population, but they are still in the minority when it comes to public representation in most countries. In many nations, fewer than one in five parliamentarians are women. Moreover, over the past 10 years, the global annual growth of the percentage of women members of parliament has not reached even one percentage point. Thus, it would take another 40 years before the world reaches gender parity in terms of representation in parliament.16. The word “parity” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.A) equality B) advantage C) majority D) similarity17. Which of the following statements is true?A) Women form the majority of the world's parliamentarians.B) Women are underrepresented in parliament in many countries.C) The number of female parliamentarians has increased rapidly in the past decade.D) The global annual growth of female parliamentarians has exceeded one percentage point.Section B请扫码关注华南师范大学硕士研...408 篇同主题文章HU Jia-Han2023年11月湖北英语专四真题的相关基本信息是怎样呢?点击链接查看详情:http://www.ka...你对“2023年11月英语专四真题”的相关内容还满意吗?不明白的不懂得可以追问您的问题,网站会有专业老师为您解答。

最新学位英语真题及超详细答案

最新学位英语真题及超详细答案

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试真题答案超详解(2011 年11 月07 日)Passage 1The reflective towers of New York City, which is on the Atlantic migrating(迁徙的)route , can be deadly for birds. We live in an age of glass, ” said urel, an architect 。

(76) It can be a perfect mirror in certain lights, and the larger the glass, the more dangerous it is 。

” About 90,000 birds are killed by flying into building in the city each year. Ofte n, they strike the lower levels of glass towers after searchi ng for food in n earby parks. Such crashes are the sec on d-leadi ng cause of death for migrating birds, after habitat(栖息地)loss, with an estimated number of death ranging up to a billio n a year 。

(77)As glass office and apartme nt towers have in creased in the last decade, so, too,have calls to make them less deadly to birds. San Fran cisco adopted bird-safetystandard for new building in July. The Un ited States GreenBuildingCoun cil, anon profit in dustry group that en courages the creati on of environmen tally con scious build in gs, will in troduce a bird-safety credit this as part of its en viro nmen tal certificati on process 。

2021年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案

2021年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案

2021年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案2021年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案Part I 阅读理解(30%)说明:本部分包含三篇文章,每篇文章后面都有问题或未完成的陈述,每个问题或陈述都有A、B、C、D四个选项,考生需选择最佳选项并在答题卡上涂黑相应的字母。

Passage 1问题1至5基于以下文章:据上周公布的一份报告,2021年,美国老年人摔倒了2900万次,导致了700万人受伤。

大约有280万例病例在急诊科接受了治疗,约有80万名老年人住院。

多次跌倒导致死亡。

(76)问题越来越严重。

老年人摔倒的情况越来越多,令人遗憾的是,这往往意味着独立的结束,”XXX博士说。

XXX强调,摔倒是可以预防的。

他说,个人、家庭和医疗保健提供者可以采取措施来抵制这一趋势。

Dr。

Wolf-Klein is a medical professor in New York and is XXX alone at home and don't report them.2.The reason rs may not report falls is because they are afraid of losing their XXX.3.Falls XXX.Dr。

Wolf-Klein。

a medical professor in New York。

has identified a concerning issue among rs who experience falls alone at home - they often don't tell anyone。

This can be XXX。

falls XXX.In 2021.there were 7 n XXX a total of 29 n times during the year。

Out of these falls。

2010年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试A卷及参考答案

2010年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试A卷及参考答案

2010年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试A卷Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Archaeology, like many academic words, comes from Greek and means, more or less, “the study of old things”. So, it is really a part of the study of history. However, most historians use paper evidence, such as letters, paintings and photographs,but archaeologists (考古学家) learn from the objects left behind by the humans of long ago. Normally, these are the hard materials that don't break down or disappear very quickly—things like human bones and objects made from stone and metal.It is very unusual to find anything more than the hard evidence of history--normally, the bacteria (细菌) in the air eat away at soft materials, like bodies, clothes and things made of wood. Occasionally, things are different.In 1984, two men made an amazing discovery while working in a bog called Lindow Moss, in the north of England. A bog is a very wet area of earth, with a lot of plants growing in it. It can be like a very big and very thick vegetable soup—walk in the wrong place and you can sink and disappear forever. The men were working when one of them saw something sticking out—a human foot! Naturally, the men called the police,who then found the rest of the body. Was it a case of murder? Possibly--but it was a death nearly two thousand years old. The two men had found a body from the time of the Roman invasion of Britain. Despite being so old, this body had skin, muscles, hair and internal organs—the scientists who examined him were able to look inside the man's stomach and find the food that he had eaten for his last meal!Why was this man so well preserved? (76) It was because he was in a very watery environment, safe fi:om the bacteria that need oxygen to live. Also, the water in the bog was very acidic. The acid preserved the man's skin in the way that animal skin is preserved for leather coats and shoes.How did he die? Understandably, archaeologists and other scientists wanted to know more about the person that they called,“Lindow Man”. (77) His hands and fingernails suggested that he hadn't done heavy manual work in his life—he could have been a rich man. They found that he hadn't died by accident. The archaeologists believe that he was sacrificed to three different gods.1. Which language does the word “archaeology”come from?A. French.B. Greek.C. Roman.D. German.2. The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to_______.A. lettersB. photographsC. paintingsD. objects3. Which of the following helped to preserve“Lindow Man”?A. Ice and Iow temperature.B. Bacteria and oxygen.C. Soil and energy.D. Acid and water.4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. “Lindow Man”was named after t he person who first found him.B. Historians usually use paper evidence, while archaeologists use hard evidence.C. “Lindow Man” was found by two archaeologists in the south of England.D. “Lindow Man”was good at manual work.5. Which is the best title for the passage?A. What Is Archaeology?B. Archaeology and HistoryC. An Amazing Archaeological DiscoveryD. The Death of“Lindow Man”Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:The city has always been an engine of intellectual life, from the 18th-century cafes of London, where citizens gathered to discuss chemistry and politics, to the Left Bank bars of modern Paris, where Picasso talked about modem art. Without the metropolis, we might not have had the great art of Shakespeare.And yet, city life isn't easy. Now scientists have begun to examine how the city affects the brain, and the results are depressing. Just being in an urban environment, they have found, impairs (损害) our basic mental processes. (78) After spending a few minutes on a crowded city street, the brain is less able to hold things in memory, and suffers from reduced self-control. While it's long been recognized that city life is exhausting, this new research suggests that cities actually dull our thinking, sometimes dramatically so.One of the main forces at work is a complete lack of nature, which is surprisingly beneficial for the brain. Studies have demonstrated, for instance, that hospital patients recover more quickly when they can see trees from their windows, and that women living in public housing are better able to focus when their apartments overlook a lawn. Even these glimpses of nature improve brain performance, it seems, because they provide a mental break from the urban life.This research arrives just as humans cross an important milestone (里程碑). For the first time in history, the majority of people live in cities. Instead of inhabiting wide-open spaces, we're crowded into concrete jungles, surrounded by traffic and millions of Strangers. In recent years, it's become clear that such unnatural surroundings have important implications for our mental and physical health, and can powerfully alter how we think.This research is also leading some scientists to dabble (涉足) in urban design, as they look for ways to make the city less damaging to the brain. (79) The good news is that even slight alterations, such as planting more trees in the inner city or creating urban parks with a greater variety of plants, can significantly reduce the negative side effects of city life. The mind needs nature, and even a little bit can be a big help.6. Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. The city inspires talented people.B. The city hurts your brain.C. The city has many pleasures and benefits.D. The city seriously affects the natural balance.7. The word “metropolis” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to_______.A. citizenB. natureC. cityD. stress8. People have just come to realize that_______.A. human attention is a scarce resourceB. city life can make people very tiredC. the city is an engine of intellectual lifeD. an urban environment is damaging to the brain9. What is the factor mentioned in the third paragraph that helps the hospital patients recover more quickly?A. Nature.B. Better treatment.C. Experienced doctors.D. Good medicine.10. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Different aspects (方面) of an urban environment, such as the crowded streets, can lead to an increase in self-control.B. Small changes in urban design, cannot reduce the negative side effects of city life.C. For the first time in history, the earth's population is more urban than rural.D. A walk down a busy city street will improve brain performance.Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Breastfeeding (母乳喂养) for a month or longer appears to reduce a woman's risk of getting diabetes (糖病) later in life, according to a new study. The breastfeeding and diabetes link has been reported in other studies, according to researcher Eleanor Schwarz. Yet, her study makes the link easier to believe. Her study is published in a journal of medicine in America. Schwarz and her colleagues looked at data about breastfeeding practices. They evaluated data on 2,233 women f~om Califomia. Of those, 405 were not mothers, 1,125 were mothers who breastfed for at least a month, and 703 were mothers who had never breastfed. They were 40 to 78 years old.According to Schwarz's study, the risk of getting a diagnosis (诊断) of Type 2 diabetes for women who breastfed all their children for a month or longer was similar to that of women who had not given birth. But mothers who had never breastfed were nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes as women who had never given birth. Mothers who never breastfed were about 1.4 times as likely to develop diabetes as women who breastfed for one to three months, Schwarz found.While one month of breastfeeding appears to make a difference, Schwarz says, even longer is better. (80) “Previous studies have shown the longer the mom breastfeeds, the more benefit for her body.” Many experts recommend breastfeeding for six months and continuing for a year, she says. The diabetes-breastfeeding link is probably explained by belly fat. Mothers, who don't breastfeed, as they get older, may have more belly fat, as breastfeeding helps new mothers take off weight. “Belly fat increases the risk of diabetes as you get older,” she says.The finding isn't surprising at all, says Kimberly Gregory. She often gives advice to women who get diabetes (occurring during pregnancy (怀孕)) that they are at risk for later getting Type 2 diabetes and suggests they breastfeed. The new findings will probably inspire Gregory to add to the-advice she gives moms-to-be about the benefits of breastfeeding. She often focuses on the benefits to the baby.11. According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. About two thousand and two hundred old women took part in the study.B. Eleanor Schwarz's research program was about men and women who suffered from diabetes.C. Over one fifths of the women never got married.D. Eleanor Schwarz's results seem more reliable.12. According to Schwarz's findings, who are more likely to get diabetes later in life?A. Those mothers who had never breastfed.B. Those mothers who never gave birth.C. Those mothers who breastfed for a month.D. Those mothers who breastfed for six months.13. Which of the following statements would Schwarz agree with?A. Breastfeeding is not advisable because it is not good for a mom to keep a good shape.B. Breastfeeding can greatly reduce a mother's chances of getting all kinds of serious disease.C. Breastfeeding for a month is highly recommended: the longer, the better.D. Breastfeeding for a month or longer makes babies smarter.14. What does the author me an by “moms-to-be” in the last paragraph?A. Women who are pregnant, especially for the first time.B. Women who dream of having babiesfor the first time.C. Women who already have children.D. Women who have just got babies for the first time.15. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Breasffeeding May Enhance Babies' Chances of SurvivalB. Breasffeeding May Lower Moms' Diabetes RiskC. Breasffeeding May Become Very Fashioaable in Near FutureD. Breasffeeding May Help Women Lose WeightPart ⅡV ocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. You should carefully think over_____ the manager said at the meeting.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whose17. Last week I wrote to the hotel to book a room, but they _____ yet.A. didn't answerB. wasn't answeringC. hadn't answeredD. haven't answered18. Diana felt very much upset at _____ to the party as she had longed to go for a long time.A. having not been invitedB. not having been invitedC. not to be invitedD. to be not invited19. On no account _____ held responsible for the car accident, so he should not be put into prison.A. the driver can beB. can the driver beC. the driver beD. be the driver20. All the kids are crying now. What_____makes them so unhappy?A. it isB. is itC. it is thatD. is it that21. Unfortunately, the package I was expecting was _____ to the wrong address.A. writtenB. givenC. packedD. delivered22. _____by a large audience, he felt very nervous and didn't know what to say.A. WatchingB. WatchC. WatchedD. Having watched23. I'm very grateful for your help and hope to do something for you_____in the future.A. in exchangeB. insteadC. in returnD. in particular24. I can ____you that the animals are well cared for in our zoo, so you needn't worry about them.A. supposeB. assumeC. assureD. grant25. The drowning boy made a _____ attempt to catch the rope thrown to him.A. dangerousB. gracefulC. gentleD. desperate26. If we_____early tomorrow morning, we will reach the coast before dark.A. take offB. set offC. set upD. take up27. A lot of people mistake John for Bill because they _____ each other in appearance too much!A. weaveB. utilizeC. revealD. resemble28. When there are cordial relations between the two countries, we mean there exists a_____ relationship between them.A. friendlyB. hostileC. fertileD. complicated29. The patient's recovery was very encouraging as he could_____get out of bed without help.A. onlyB. almostC. me'relyD. hardly30. At the job interview, Mr. Brown gave a good _____ of himself and finally got a job as a salesman.A. opinionB. ideaC. cryD. account31. As is well known, eating too much fat can_____heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A. add toB. attend toC. contribute toD. apply to32. A club is a place to make frequent_____with friends.A. accountsB. attemptsC. contentsD. contacts33. _____the obvious differences in size and population, the states of America have many things_____ common.A. Although; onB. Though; inC. Despite; inD. Because of; on34. Scientists say it may be five or six years _____this medicine is tested on human beings.A. sinceB. beforeC. afterD. when35. With larger numbers of graduates than ever before, just having a degree will no longer be enough to make you _____in the crowd.A. stand upB. stand byC. stand forD. stand out36. The doctor tried to do an experiment to find out the_____of the medicine on the mice.A. causeB. resultC. reasonD. effect37. This is only one of the laundries in the district_____ modem equipment.A. that haveB. which haveC. that hasD. what has38. Skating can be good for you _____ correctly.A. though doingB. though doneC. if doneD. if doing39. By the end of last week 611 people from 49 countries_____ to attend the meeting, with nearly half coming from the United States, Germany and Britain.A. had registeredB. have registeredC. registeredD. were registered40. It was suggested that____big event like the Year of Russia in China should certainly benefit_____relationship between the two countries.A. a; theB. the; aC. a; /D. the; /41. Although he knew little about the large amount of work done in the field, he succeeded_____ other more well-informed experimenters failed.A. asB. unlessC. whatD. where42. Having been praised by the teacher, the little girl ran back home, _____.A. happily and satisfiedB. eager and excitedlyC. happy and satisfiedD. anxiously and excitedly43.—How are their talks going on? Have they reached any agreement?—They only seemed to have agreed to set another date for _____ talks.A. deeperB. slowerC. furtherD. higher44. _____ ten minutes earlier, you wouldn't have missed the train.But you were late.A. Had you comeB. Did you comeC. Have you comeD. Should you come45. Having been told that her son died in the accident, the old womanappeared very calm, as if nothing _____.A. happenedB. were happenedC. was happenedD. had happenedPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. I don't think a warm winter always has a negative influence on our life, hasn't it?A B C D47. We have been told that under no circumstances we may use the telephone in the office forA B Cpersonal affairs.D48. A warm thought suddenly came to me which I might use the pocket money to buy someA B Cflowers for my mother's birthday.D49. To wait in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized that he had left the wallet in the car.A B C D50. The Great Wall is so a well-known tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year.A B C D51. Equipped with modem facilities, today's hospitals are quite different from that of the past.A B C D52. We solved the problem by using a computer rather than to do it all by hand.A B C D53. Who has eyes can see what great achievements we have made since 1978.A B C D54. Surely, there are lots of problems solving in our research so we need to get well prepared in advance.A B C D55. The harder he tried, the most failures he suffered in his early days as a writer.A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.We have quite a bit of information about ancient Egyptian medicine. Doctors' instructions have been found to tell us __56___they did for the sick and the injured. __57___ many of the treatments included magic, ancient Egyptians used plant leaves and other methods to treat many __58___ .Religion, magic and medicine were __59___ related in ancient Egypt. Some priests (牧师) were specially __60___ as doctors to __61___ the sick and the injured. Doctors were held to a high moral standard. Patients was treated with __62___ and their __63___ information was highly secret. The highest-ranking doctors were priests of the goddess Sekhmet, ___64__ controlled illnesses. Doctors spent a part of each year __65___ the goddess. Doctors were thought to be ___66__ to the gods and able to ask them for healing.Temples were centers for healing. __67___ a person was ill, he or she would come to the temple or __68___ a doctor for a diagnosis (诊断). A(n) __69___ problem was treated with medicine, prayer and magic. If a clear cause was not __70___ , the diagnosis would be that the illness was caused by an evil spirit or curse. The doctor would use magic spells to __71___ a cure. __72___ , a diagnosis could not be reached. __73___ this case, a patient would be told to rest for a period of time __74___ another examination could be __75___.56. A. what B. why C. that D. which57. A. When B. Since C. Although D. After58. A. damages B. diseases C. disasters D. destructions59. A. hardly B. closely C. mainly D. shortly60. A. trained B. designed C. planned D. studied61. A. look to B. come to C. care for D. search for62. A. reputation B. inspection C. fame D. respect63. A. ill B. own C. hidden D. personal64. A. that B. which C. who D. what65. A. serving B. reading C. learning D. following66. A. careful B. generous C. mean D. close67. A. Before B. When C. Until D. Since68. A. think over B. apply to C. call for D. make up69. A. serious B. internal C. odd D. obvious70. A. treated B. discovered C. cured D. aroused71. A. bring about B. set out C. insist on D. make up72. A. Subsequently B. Consequently C. Occasionally D. Hopefully73. A. With B. In C. For D. On74. A. until B. when C. although D. because75. A. decided B. performed C. carried D. discussedPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. Thesesentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. It was because he was in a very watery environment, safe from the bacteria that need oxygen to live.77. His hands and fingernails suggested that he hadn't done heavy manual work in his life—he could have been a rich man.78. After spending a few minutes on a crowded city street, the brain is less able to hold things in memory, and suffers from reduced self-control.79. The good news is that even slight alterations, such as planting more trees in the inner city or creating urban parks with a greater variety of plants, can significantly reduce the negative side effects of city life.80. Previous studies have shown the longer the mom breastfeeds, the more benefit for her body.SectionBDirections:In this part there are five sentences in Chinese.You should translate them into English.Be sure to write clearly.81.在房子前面的大树下放着一张桌子。

11月北京地区成人学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案

11月北京地区成人学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2011.11Part I Reading Comprehension Directions: There are three passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet.The reflective towers of New York City, which is on the Atlantic migrating (迁徙的)route, can be deadly for birds."We live in an age of glass," said urel, an architect.(76) "It can be a perfect mirror in certain lights, and the larger the glass, the more dangerous it is." About 90,000 birds are killed by flying into building in the city each year.often, they strike the lower levels of glass towers after searching for food in nearby parks.Such crashes are the second-leadingcause of death for migrating birds, after habitat(栖息地) loss, with an estimated number of death ranging up to a billion a year.(77) As glass office and apartment towers have increased in the last decade, So, too, have calls to make them less deadly to birds.San Francisco adopted bird-safety standard for new building in July.The United States Green Building Council, a nonprofit industry group that encourages the creation of environmentally conscious buildings, will introduce a bird-safety credit this fall as part of its environmental certification process.There are no easy fixes, however.A few researchers are exploring glass designs that use ultraviolet(紫外线的)signals, but they are still in their infancy.Covers, dot patterns, shades and net are the main options available.Often, only one section of a building needs to be changed."You don' t necessarily have to treat every window," urel said."It would be too expensive to do the whole building." The Jacob K.Javits Convention Center, which has been undergoing alterations, is the most recent building to voluntarily correct the problem of bird crashes.The architects used less reflective glass and dot patterns.第1题 What is the main idea of the passage?A.New York is a city of glass towers.B.Glass tower are dangerous for migrating birds.C.New York adopted new safety standards for buildings.D.Glass towers are a new trend in the United States.答案:B第2题 What is the number one cause of death for migrating birds?A.Climate change.B.Habitat loss.ck of food.D.Crashing into buildings.答案:B第3题 What does the word "fixes" in the third paragraph probably mean?A.Choices.B.Explanations.C.Solutions.D.Developments.答案:C第4题 are used in the alteration of the Jacob K.Javits Convention Center.A.Dot patternsB.ShadessD.Covers答案:A第5题 Which of the fowling statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.In many cases, the whole building needs to be altered to prevent bird crashes.B.The Jacob K.Javits Convention Center is the first building to deal with the problem of bird crashes.C.About 90,000 birds are killed due to habitat loss in New York City each year.D.Unfortunately, glass designs that use ultraviolet signals are still in their early stages.答案:DToday' s students have grown up hearing more about Bill Gates than F.D.R., and they live in a world where amazing innovations(革新) are common.The current 18-year-olds, after all, were 8 when Google was founded by two students at Stanford; Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook in 2004 while he Was Harvard and they were entering high school.Having grown up digital (数字的), they are impatient to get on with life.The easiest way to find kids like these is to check in on entrepreneurship(企业家才能) education, in which colleges and universities try to prepare their students to recognize opportunities and seize them.A report published last year by the Kauffman Foundation, which finances programs to promote innovation on campuses, noted that more than 50,000 entrepreneurship programs are offered on two-and four-year campuses--up from just 250 courses in 1985.Lesa Mitchell, a Kauffman vice president, says that the foundation is extending the reach of its academic influence, which used to be found only in business schools.Now, the concept of entrepreneurship is blooming in engineering programs and medical school, and even in the liberal arts."Our interest is the programs," she says."We need to spread out from the business school."Either as class projects or on their own, students in a variety of majors are coming up with ideas, writing business plans and seeing them through to prototype and, often, market.In their spare time, students in agricultural economics at Purdueinvent new uses for bean; industrial design majors at Syracuse, in special laboratory, create wearable technologies.(78) The entrepreneurship movement has its critics, especially among those who see college as a time for extensive academic exploration."I just don' t think that entrepreneurship ranks So high in terms of national need," says Daniel S.Greenberg, author of Science for sale: the perils, Re-wards and Delusions of Campus Capitalism.Leonard A.Schlesinger, BabSon College' s president, says that the question of whether innovation can really be taught is "an age-old argument".第6题 When Google and Facebook were established, the founders werestill_______.A.in high schoolB.in the armyC.in primary schoolD.at college答案:D第7题 According to the passage, what is the main purpose of entrepreneurship education?A.To prepare students for future academic life.B.To prepare students to find opportunities and seize them.C.To prepare students for overseas career.D.To prepare student to develop interpersonal skills.答案:B第8题 The word "prototype" in the fourth paragraph is most likely tomean_______.A.modelB.strategyC.methodD.stage答案:A第9题 What does Daniel S.Greenberg think of entrepreneurship education?A.Entrepreneurship, or at least certain elements of it, can be taught.B.An entrepreneurship program can help students find what they really like and entrepreneurshipisn't all about business.C.Entrepreneurship should be spread across different fields.D.Colleges shouldn' t put too much emphasis on entrepreneurship programs.答案:D第10题 What is the main idea of the passage?A.Entrepreneurship courses in business schools.B.Qualities of an entrepreneur.C.Entrepreneurship education in colleges.D.Kids in the information age.答案:CRegret is as common an emotion as love or fear, and it can be nearly as powerful.So, in a new paper, two researchers set about trying to find out what the typical American regrets most.In telephone surveys, Neal Rose, a psychologist and professor of marketing at the School of Management at Northwestern University, and Mike Morrison, a doctoral candidate in psychology at University of Illinois, asked 370 Americans, aged 19 to 103, to talk about their most notable regret.Participants were asked what the regret was, when it happened, whether it was a result of Something they did or didn't do, and whether it was Something that could still be fixed.The most commonly mentioned regret involved romance (浪漫的事) ( 18% )--lost loves or unfulfilled relationships.Family regrets came in second (16%), with people still feeling badly about being unkind to their brothers or sisters in childhood.Other frequently reported regrets involved career (13%), education (12%), money( 10% ) and parenting(9% ).Rose and MorriSon's study, which is to be published in Social Psychological and PerSonality Science, is significant in that it surveyed a wide range of the American public, including people ofall ages and socio-economic and educational backgrounds.Previous studies on regret have focusedlargely on college students, who predictably tend to have education-focused regrets, like wishing they had studied harder or a different major.The new survey shows that in the larger population, a person' s "life circumstances--accomplishments, shortcomings, situation in life--inject considerable fuel into the fires of regret," the authors write.(79) People with less education, for instance were more likely to report education regret.People with higher levels of education had the most career regrets.And those with no romantic partner tended to hold regrets regarding love.Broken down(分解、细分) by sex, more women(44% ) than men (19%) had regrets about love and family--not surprising, since women "value Social relationships more than men," the authors write.In contrast, men (34%) were more likely than women (27%) to mention work-related regrets, wishing they' d chosen a different career path, for instance, or followed their passion.(80)Many participants alSo reported wishing they had worked less to spend more time with their children.There was an even split between regrets about inaction (not doing Something) and action (do Something you wish you didn't).But, like previous studies, the current research found that Some regrets are more likely than others to persist over time: people tend to hang on longer to the regretof inaction; meanwhile, regrets of action tend to be more recent.第11题 In the second paragraph, the author shows_______.A.the researchers' findingsB.the importance of familyC.the importance of moneyD.the importance of career答案:A第12题 According to the passage, college student participants mainly had regrets about their_______.A.family and childhoodB.study and majorC.career and jobD.romance and fear答案:B第13题 The word "notable" in the first paragraph is closest in meaningto_______.monB.capableC.wonderfulD.remarkable答案:D第14题 Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The less education he or she has, the more regrets she or he would have.B.The more education he or she has, the less regrets she or he would have.C.More women than men had regrets about love and family.D.The regret of action seems to last longer than that of inaction.答案:C第15题 What is the main idea of this passage?A.How regret is understood by a typical American.mon regrets is more important than love and hate.C.Why regret is more important than love and hate.D.How regret has shaped Americans.答案:APart Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences.For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第16题 Mr.Smith is coming to visit us Soon.We' d better get everything ready before he_______.A.arrivesB.arriveC.will arriveD.Arrived答案:A第17题 _______yesterday, you would have met Professor Jones.But now he has left for London.A.Did you comeB.Had you comeC.Should you comeD.Were you to come答案:B第18题 The man denied_______into the neighbor' s garden and_______his cow.A.going, stealingB.going, stoleC.went, stealingD.went, stole答案:A第19题 Ted worked like a horse in his youth,_______contributed to his great success later as a businessman.A.ThatB.whoC.whatD.which答案:D第20题 A few hours ago, a small suitcase with Some importantpapers_______stolen from the general manager's office.A.IsB.areC.wereD.was答案:D第21题 _______on the New World, he felt like crying.ndndedC.To landD.Having landed答案:D第22题 Visit our store.Nowhere else_______such good bargains.A.you findB.find youC.do you findD.you do find答案:C第23题 After_______seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to go into the doctor' s office.A.thisB.thatC.whichD.what答案:D第24题 Ever since the Smiths moved to the lake area a year ago,they_______better health.A.could have enjoyedB.had enjoyedC.have been enjoyingD.are enjoying答案:C第25题 The boss doesn't want to talk about the accident; now he is inno_______to do So.A.feelingB.attitudeC.emotionD.mood答案:D第26题 I can' t understand why you regard it as music.It_______me mad!A.putsB.setsC.drivesD.changes答案:C第27题 Yesterday Mr.Blake was caught in the rain and got wetthrough,_______he caught a bad cold.A.ConsequentlyB.B.FinallytelyD.D.Strangely答案:A第28题 William likes to eat out, but he is not_______about what he eats.A.peculiarB.unusualC.particularD.special答案:C第29题 Their house stands at a hilltop,_______the Hudson River down below.A.seeingB.viewingC.looking atD.overlooking答案:D第30题 I can' t understand why my boss is always_______fault with my work.A.findingB.seekingC.lookingD.making答案:A第31题 This is the same knife_______I lost yesterday.A.whichB.whatC.likeD.as答案:D第32题 -- When will you be back?-- I' 11 be back_______a couple of days.A.AfterB.B.forC.C.aboutD.D.in答案:D第33题 We hear that they will_______a new school here.A.set downB.set upC.set offD.set out答案:B第34题 He will never forget the days_______he spent in Japan.A.whenB.afterC.thatD.how答案:C第35题 Interestingly enough, the two brothers have nothing in_______.A.ordinarymonC.generalD.particular答案:B第36题 The scientists are trying to find out the facts to_______their theory.A.supportB.carryC.designD.raise答案:A第37题 The performance of the English team was_______. They played much worse than expected.A.disappointB.disappointingC.disappointedD.to disappoint答案:B第38题 You are welcome to order the goods now.But payment should be made_______.A.for advanceB.from advanceC.in advanceD.to advance答案:C第39题 Speak louder So that you can make yourself_______.A.heardB.to hearC.hearingD.have been heard答案:A第40题 Now it won' t be long before we meet again,_______?A.will itB.do weC.won' t weD.does it答案:C第41题 Americans eat_______vegetables per person today as they did in the 1960s.A.more than twiceB.as twice manyC.twice as manyD.more than twice as many答案:C第42题 I was So familiar with her that I recognized her voice_______I picked up the phone.A.the momentB.sinceC.beforeD.while答案:A第43题 The education of_______young is always_______hot and serious topic.A./, /B.the, aC./, theD.the, the答案:B第44题 Dad wondered where I' d been, and I_______a story about being at Grandma' s.A.made outB.made upC.looked outD.looked up答案:B第45题 Your sister doesn't study as_______as you do.A.hardB.hardlyC.harderD.hardest答案:APart Ⅲ Identification Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underline parts marked A, B, C and D.Identify the one that is not correct.Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第46题答案:C第47题答案:D 第48题答案:B 第49题答案:C 第50题答案:B 第51题答案:C 第52题答案:B 第53题答案:D 第54题答案:B第55题答案:BPart IV Cloze Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage.You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage.Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第56题根据以下材料,回答下面试题Experts suggest using a different password for every website you visit, and changing the password every few months.It takes trouble to keep them in mind, but it' s well worth the 56_______ .Be 57_______ with your passwords and make it difficult it is for Someone to enter your 58_______ .The more 59_______ you make your password, the more difficult it is for Someone else to figure it 60_______ Use privacy settings(设置) on Social websites to 61_______ entry into your personal information and limit the 62_______ of private information you share.Even seemingly innocent information you expose about yourself could be used 63_______ you.I once read about a burglary(入室盗窃).It--64_______ that the thieves selected that particular home 65_______ they discovered the owner was out of town by 66_______ a Facebook message.According to personal safety experts, it isn't a(n) 67_______ experience.The information you post on websites can 68_______ criminal activity.You may not think 69_______ about posting the concert you are going to or your weekend away, but could be a(n) 70_______ for trouble.Information on the Internet has made it easier for thieves to steal any information about you.Never 71_______ your full birth date.Never respond to e-mails 72_______ personal or financial information.Do not freely offer personal information to anyone 73_______ you are certain who you are dealing with. 74_______ the necessary precautions (预防措施) is the best way to75_______you and your personal information stay protected.第56题答案是_______A.effectB.effortborD.matter答案:BA.proudB.treeC.honestD.creative答案:D第58题答案是_______A.accountsB.recordsC.directionsD.collections 答案:A第59题答案是_______plexB.carefulC.diligentD.elastic答案:A第60题答案是_______A.awayB.onC.outD.in答案:C第61题答案是_______A.respondB.resignC.restrictD.resemble答案:C第62题答案是_______A.NumberB.amountC.pileD.piece答案:B第63题答案是_______A.withB.forC.AboutD.against答案:D第64题答案是_______A.turned outB.turned inC.picked outD.picked up 答案:A第65题答案是_______A.whichB.whileC.becauseD.although答案:CA.knowingB.readingC.InspectingD.realizing答案:B第67题答案是_______A.ImpactedB.collectedC.repairedD.iSolated答案:D第68题答案是_______A.lead toB.result fromC.see offD.make up答案:A第69题答案是_______A.outB.aloudC.onceD.twice答案:D第70题答案是_______A.resistanceB.statementC.InvitationD.struggle答案:C第71题答案是_______A.revealB.reviseC.resembleD.require答案:A第72题答案是_______A.ThreateningB.requestingC.worshippingD.delivering 答案:B第73题答案是_______A.SinceB.asC.whenD.until答案:D第74题答案是_______A.ReplacingB.liberatingC.takingD.depending答案:CA.ensureB.separateC.spreadD.switch答案:ATranslation Section A(英译汉) Directions: In this part, there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese.These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension.You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.第76题 It can be a perfect mirror in certain lights, and the larger the glass, the more dangerous it is.答案:在一些光照下,它可能成为一面完美的镜子,镜面越大,危险性也越高。

北京成人学位英语考试真题2023年11月

北京成人学位英语考试真题2023年11月

北京成人学位英语考试真题2023年11月2023年11月的北京成人学位英语考试真题Part I Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A (5 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear five short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked followed by four possible answers. Choose the best answer from the options given and mark the corresponding letter on your answer sheet. You will hear each conversation and question only once.Example:You will hear:M: Could you please pass me the salt?W: Sure, here you go.Q: What does the woman give to the man?A. The sugarB. The pepperC. The saltD. The coffeeYou will read:The answer is C.Conversation 1M: Have you finished the report for tomorrow's meeting? W: Yes, I've just completed it.Q: What does the woman say about the report?A. She has not started writing it yet.B. She has almost finished writing it.C. She is going to write it tomorrow.D. She has not been assigned to write it. Conversation 2W: Would you like to go to the cinema this evening? M: I'd love to, but I have to finish my assignment first. Q: What does the man say about going to the cinema?A. He doesn’t want to go.B. He has already watched the movie.C. He has something else to do.D. He is not interested in movies.Conversation 3M: The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.W: Oh, that’s not good. I was planning to have a picnic. Q: What does the woman regret?A. She has to work tomorrow.B. She forgot to bring an umbrella.C. She cannot have a picnic tomorrow.D. She did not check the weather forecast. Conversation 4W: Did you hear that Jane got a promotion?M: No, really? I must congratulate her.Q: What does the man decide to do?A. He wants to ask Jane for help.B. He plans to visit Jane in person.C. He intends to send a text message.D. He is going to congratulate Jane.Conversation 5M: Do you know how to get to the nearest post office?W: Yes, it’s just around the corner. I can show you the way.Q: What does the woman offer to do?A. She is going to mail a letter.B. She is willing to help the man.C. She needs directions herself.D. She is on her way to the post office.Section B (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, five questions will be asked concerning the information presented. Read the questions and the options carefully and choose the best answer from the options given. Mark the corresponding letter on your answer sheet. You will hear the passage and questions only once.Shopping OnlineNowadays, online shopping has become increasingly popular due to its convenience and variety of choices. With just a few clicks, you can purchase items from different parts of the world and have them delivered to your doorstep. However, it is essential to be cautious when shopping online as there are risks involved, such as fraud and identity theft. To protect yourself,make sure to use secure websites and avoid sharing sensitive information, such as credit card details, with unreliable sources.Q1: What has led to the popularity of online shopping?A. The high cost of transportationB. The limited options in brick-and-mortar storesC. The convenience and variety it offersD. The lack of security measuresQ2: What can you do to protect yourself when shopping online?A. Share your credit card details with everyoneB. Use secure websites and avoid sharing sensitive informationC. Purchase items from unknown sourcesD. Click on random linksQ3: What are some risks associated with online shopping?A. Extreme weatherB. Fraud and identity theftC. Traffic congestionD. Phone call scamsQ4: What can you do to have items delivered to your doorstep when shopping online?A. Hire a courierB. Walk to the storeC. Submit your order onlineD. Drive to the post officeQ5: Why is it important to be cautious when shopping online?A. To experience different culturesB. To protect yourself from fraud and identity theftC. To support local businessesD. To increase your credit card limitPart II Reading Comprehension (25 points)Directions: In this section, you will read four passages and answer the questions that follow. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer according to the information provided in the passage.Passage 1Benefits of ExerciseRegular physical activity has numerous benefits for your overall health. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve your mental wellness. By staying active, you can boost your energy levels, strengthen your muscles, and enhance your cardiovascular health. So, make time for exercise in your daily routine and reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.Q1: What are some benefits of exercise?A. Weight gain and chronic diseasesB. Reduced energy levels and weakened musclesC. Improved mental wellness and reduced risk of chronic diseasesD. Weakening of cardiovascular healthQ2: What can regular physical activity help you maintain?A. An unhealthy weightB. The risk of chronic diseasesC. Mental wellnessD. A sedentary lifestyleQ3: Why should you make time for exercise in your daily routine?A. To weaken your musclesB. To reduce your energy levelsC. To boost your energy levelsD. To increase your risk of chronic diseasesPassage 2Global WarmingGlobal warming, caused by an increase in greenhouse gases, poses a significant threat to our planet. The rise in temperatures leads to melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. To combat global warming, it is crucial for individuals and governments to take action to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices. By making small changes in our daily lives, such as using energy-efficient appliances and reducing waste, we can all contribute to the fight against climate change.Q4: What is the main cause of global warming?A. The decline in greenhouse gasesB. The rise in temperaturesC. The melting glaciersD. The increase in carbon emissionsQ5: What can individuals do to combat global warming?A. Increase carbon emissionsB. Use energy-efficient appliancesC. Promote unsustainable practicesD. Contribute to rising sea levelsQ6: How can individuals contribute to the fight against climate change?A. By making small changes in their daily livesB. By ignoring the impact of global warmingC. By increasing their waste productionD. By relying on non-renewable energy sourcesPassage 3The Benefits of ReadingReading is not only an enjoyable pastime but also has numerous benefits for your mental well-being. By reading regularly, you can improve your focus, expand your vocabulary, and reduce stress levels. Reading can also enhance your creativity and critical thinking skills, making it a valuable activity for people of all ages. So, pick up a book and start reaping the benefits of this enriching hobby today.Q7: What are some benefits of reading?A. Reduced focus and expanded vocabularyB. Increased stress levels and reduced creativityC. Enhanced critical thinking skills and expanded vocabularyD. Reduced creativity and enhanced focusQ8: How can reading regularly improve your mentalwell-being?A. By reducing stress levelsB. By limiting your vocabularyC. By hindering your focusD. By decreasing your creativityQ9: Why is reading a valuable activity for people of all ages?A. It limits vocabulary expansionB. It reduces stress levelsC. It enhances creativity and critical thinking skillsD. It inhibits focusPassage 4The Importance of Time ManagementEffective time management is essential for achieving your goals and maximizing your productivity. By planning your day and prioritizing tasks, you can make the most of your time and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Proper time management allows you to allocate sufficient time for work, relaxation, and personal activities, leading to a balanced and fulfilling life. So, take control of your time and reap the benefits of a well-managed schedule.Q10: Why is effective time management essential?A. To feel overwhelmedB. To miss deadlinesC. To achieve your goals and maximize productivityD. To neglect personal activitiesQ11: What can proper time management help you allocate sufficient time for?A. Work and relaxationB. Work and stressC. Stress and personal activitiesD. Relaxation and personal activitiesQ12: How can effective time management lead to a balanced and fulfilling life?A. By allowing you to neglect your personal activitiesB. By making you feel overwhelmedC. By enabling you to plan your day and prioritize tasksD. By limiting your productivityPart III Writing (25 points)Directions: In this section, you are required to write an essay based on the information provided. Read the following topic and instructions carefully and write your essay in about 200 words. Your essay should adhere to the principles of good writing, including proper organization, coherence, and grammar.Essay Topic:Advantages and Disadvantages of TechnologyWith the rapid advancement of technology, our lives have been significantly impacted. In your essay, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology in today's society. Provide examples to support your arguments and present your perspective on whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.It is recommended that you plan and organize your ideas before starting to write your essay. Remember to proofread your essay for any grammatical errors and make sure your ideas are clearly expressed.**Sample Answer (Essay)**Technology plays a crucial role in modern society, offering numerous advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, technology has revolutionized communication, making it faster and more convenient. Social media platforms allow us to connect with people around the world instantly, bridging geographical barriers. Additionally, technological advancements have transformed various industries, increasing efficiency and productivity. For example, automation in manufacturing has led to mass production, meeting consumer demand more effectively.However, the reliance on technology also brings about disadvantages. With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, many traditional jobs are at risk of being replaced by machines. This can lead to unemployment and income inequality, as certain skills become obsolete in the workforce. Moreover, the constant use of technology has raised concerns about privacy and security, with data breaches and cybercrimes becoming increasingly prevalent in today's digital age.While it is undeniable that technology offers numerous benefits, such as improved communication and efficiency, it is essential to acknowledge the drawbacks it brings. It is crucial for society to strike a balance between embracing technological advancements and safeguarding against the potential risks they pose. By being mindful of the advantages and disadvantages of technology, we can harness its potential for positive change while addressing its limitations for a more sustainable future.**End of Sample Answer**Overall, the Beijing Adult Degree English Exam in November 2023 covers a wide range of topics relating to listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Candidates are encouraged to practice regularly to improve theirEnglish proficiency and successfully pass the exam. Good luck to all test-takers!。

2021年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案

2021年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试真题Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:(76)For more than 60 years, Lego (乐高)bricks have sparked children's imaginations. Now, a new version of these toys is in the works. They're Lego Braille Bricks, and they are being tested around the world.Lego Braille Bricks are designed to help people learn Braille. That's a system of writing in which letters are represented by raised dots. People who are blind or visually impaired use their fingertips to read.According to the World Health Organization, 36 million people worldwide are blind. In the United States, it's estimated that only 10% of blind children learn Braille.Lego Braille Bricks can help change that. The small knobs on the bricks are arranged as Braille letters. Blind children can use these knobs to learn Braille.Lego plans to launch Braille Bricks next year. (77) For some schools and institutions, they will be free. Each set will contain about 250 bricks. Along with the alphabet the bricks will feature numbers and math symbols.The Danish Association of the Blind was the first organization to come up with the idea of using Lego bricks to teach Braille. Thorkild Olesen is the president of the group. Olesen is blind. He says many teachers don't have the tools and skills to help kids learn Braille. So they teach with audio(声音的)tools, such as audio books. “Like any other people, we need to express ourselves in writing. Audio can never replace Braille. Braille is the single most important tool for us to learn to spell correctly and write sighted people.”“This is particularly critical when we know that Braille users often are more independent, have a higher level of education and better employment opportunities. We strongly believe,” Olesen continues, "Lego Braille Bricks can help promote the level of interest in learning Braille.”1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Sparking Children's ImaginationsB. Lego Braille BricksC. Teaching Blind Children BrailleD. The Toy Industry2. Lego Braille Bricks will be launched in______.A. 2019B. 2020C. 2021D. 20223. The phrase come up with in Paragraph 5 probably means______.A. put forwardB. turn outC. sum upD. take over4. According to Olesen, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. Teachers often use audio books to teach blind children.B. Braille users often have better employment prospects.C. There's no need for blind children to learn Braille.D. Audio is helpful, but can never replace Braille.5. According to the passage, which of the following statements about Lego Braille Bricks is NOT TRUE?A. The idea was first proposed by the Danish Association of the Blind.B. They are currently undergoing testing around the world.C. They will be distributed for free to all blind children.D. There are about 250 bricks in each set.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:In today's extremely connected world, (78)people appear to have more chances to get into contact with one another than ever. Yet societies known as "uncontacted peoples” remain in parts of the world. These are communities with little contact with the wider world. It is estimated that about one hundred groups of uncontacted peoples exist today. In general, these groups remain uncontacted by choice; because of this, it is impossible to know much about their societies.For example, North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean is home to a group that clearly wishes to stay separate from the rest of the world. They are referred to as the North Sentinelese. North Sentinel Island is one of the Andaman Islands, which are part of India. While groups on other Andaman Islands have slowly accepted tourism and development, the North Sentinelese fire warning arrows from their beaches at any boat that approaches their land. Over many decades, gifts and other efforts from outsiders have been rejected. From what little we know about their language, they have probably been isolated for tens of thousands of years.Why might uncontacted peoples choose to remain isolated? Unfortunately, in many cases these groups' past encounters with the outside world were violent. Former members of uncontacted groups have said that after friends and family were attacked or killed by outsiders, they avoided any kind of contact. Even peaceful contact can have disastrous effects. Many uncontacted groups have never been exposed to diseases, not even the common cold or flu. As a result, they often don't have immunity to these diseases, meaning that even minor contact with outsiders has resulted in deadly outbreaks. It's not surprising, then, that some groups prefer to keep to themselves.6. What is the passage mainly about?A. Societies known as “uncontacted peoples”.B. The North Sentinelese.C. Encounters with "uncontacted peoples”.D. Contact with groups on the Andaman islands.7. What is TRUE of the majority of the Andaman Islands?A. They have developed contact with the wider world.B. They fire warning arrows at approaching boats.C. They reject gifts from outsiders.D. They are eager to develop tourism.8. From which of the following do people know that the North Sentinelese have been separated for so many years?A. Peaceful contact.B. The warning arrows.C. Their language.D. Tourism.9. How many reasons are given to explain the isolation of the “uncontacted peoples"?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.10. The expression keep to themselves in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.A. stay separatedB. guard secretsC. stick closelyD. protect themselvesPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:There are more species(种类)of beetles(甲虫)than any other form of life. About 380,000 species of beetles are known to exist, and more are discovered all the time. (79) There are several theories about why there are so many beetles, but evidence shows that beetles have the lowest extinction rate of any animal ever.One of the reasons beetles survive so well is their body design. Most beetle species have two pairs of wings. The front pair of a beetle’s wings are hard and thick. These project he rear set of wings and the beetle’s stomach region. They are not used for flying. Indeed, some species of beetles have lost the ability to fly, but they are still equipped with front wings.Beetles can also eat a wide range of foods. Beetle species live all over the world, and they have many different types of food available to them. Most beetles are omnivores. That means they eat both plants and animals. The mixed diets help beetles adapt to many different environments. Finally, beetles are good at moving quickly over long distances. Any change in an animal’s environment can be dangerous to it, but some species can avoid dangerous environment changes by migrating to a new place. Research shows that beetles respond quickly to shifts in temperature. They can migrate to safer environments.Beetles’ bodies and habits help give them an edge over other creatures. (80) They are unlikely to die out. As a result, beetles make up nearly one quarter of all animal species. There are more types of beetles on earth than there are types of plants. Some types of beetles that exist today were around during the Permian period of history, 284 million years ago. Beetles, clearly, are here to stay.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why beetles have two pairs of wings.B. Why there are so many species of beetles.C. Why there are different types of food for beetles.D. Why beetles are good at moving long distances.12. Beetles survive better than other animals because of their______.A. bodies and habitsB. stomach and dietsC. diets and ability to flyD. ability to fly and migrate13. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of beetles?A. Some species have existed for 284 million years.B. They live all around the world.C. They have two pairs of wings to fly.D. They are unlikely to die out.14. The word edge in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to______.A. evidenceB. marginC. survivalD. advantage15. How many animal species are there according to the passage?A. Around 1.52 million.B. Around 380,000.C. Around 284 millionD. Not known.Part II. Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet16. For two weeks, I have ______ every day looking after himA. takenB. costC. spentD. paid17. Much ______our relief, he survived the terrible road accident.A. toB. inC. forD. with18. He cannot ______a car, for he doesn't earn that much.A. obtainB. getC. deserveD. afford19. This morning our water supply was ______because of the cold weather.A. let downB. cut offC. taken upD. brought away20. It occurred to her that she might ______ a homeless child.A. adaptB. adoptC. adjustD. admit21. —______did you go during the vacation?—I didn't go anywhere. I stayed home.A. WhyB. HowC. WhenD. Where22. They thought about the problem for a long time but came to no ______.A. endB. purposeC. opinionD. conclusion23. There is a good program ______television. Let's watch it.A. onB. inC. forD. with24. His ______is to look after the animals.A. dutyB. honorC. gloryD. luck25. He was 29 when the war broke ______A. forB. upC. outD. down26. The hotel is in a quiet ______near the sea.A. stationB. situationC. locationD. stop27. It was too late to ______the damage done to their relationship.A. revisitB. repairC. rebuildD. retire28. Jane was ______ a grown-up when her father died.A. enoughB. almostC. closelyD. nicely29. A hospital spokesman said the woman had suffered a ______ heart attack.A. fatalB. sickC. hardD. neutral30.—Are you going to wear the yellow shirt or the white shirt?—I'm going to wear the white ______.A.itB. thatC. oneD. two31.—How ______ money do I need to take?—About three hundred dollars.A.moreB. muchC. manyD. few32. I really must go now; ______ I'll be late for school.A. forB. thenC. otherwiseD. that33. The real trouble lies ______ their lack of confidence in their own abilities.A.inB. onC. aboutD. off34. Henry and Kate have been ______ since 2002.A. marriesB. marryC. marriedD. marrying35. Peter is going to a lake ______he can go fishing.A. hereB. thereC. whereasD. where36. What a lovely party! It is worth ______all my life.A. rememberingB.to rememberC.to be rememberedD. being remembered37. We cannot understand ______he avoided speaking to us.A. beforeB. thatC. whyD. after38. If the whole operation ______ beforehand, a great deal of time and money would have been lost.A. was not plannedB. has not been plannedC. had not been plannedD. were not planned39. Young ______he is, he knows what is the right thing to do.A. thatB. asC. althoughD. however40. When and where the new hospital will be built ______a mystery.A. to remainB. remainsC. remainD. is remaining41. The teacher had John ______for her at the gate for a few more minutes.A. waitB. to waitC. waitedD. waits42. By the end of next month, I ______enough money to buy a camera.A. will earnB. have earnedC. must earnD. will have earned43. The reason he won the election is ______he is honest and confident of himself.A. whyB. whatC. thatD. which44. Tom used to live in California, ______A. used heB. did heC. wasn't heD. didn't he45. When it ______to American history, he knows little about it.A. talksB. speaksC. comesD. tellsPart III. Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. Curiously, the struggle to survive has great improved her health.A B C D47. I'm just a ordinary, boring but normal guy.A B C D48. It is because she is very devoted to her students so she is respected by them.A B C D49. There is no point to argue with him, since he has already made up his mind.A B C D50. People do not realize the importance of good health since they have lost it.A B C D51. Mr. Smith is looking for an experienced secretary who is able of managing a sales office.A B C D52. Generally spoken, schools in the city provide better education for students than those in the countryside.A B C D53. I have decided to save my money in a trip to China next year.A B C D54. I was drove 55 miles per hour when the police officer stopped me.A B C D55. If we owned a bigger house, they can live with us.A B C DPart IV. Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The founder of Vassar College, Mathew Vasar, was born in England in 1792, and four years later moved to America with his parents.In those 56 , the English people thought that they couldn’t 57 without a yearly supply of home-made ale(麦芽啤酒). However, such a thing was unknown in the quiet community to 58 they had come. 59 there was no barley in the new home, seed was imported 60 England. The family once more was 61 to enjoy their favorite drink. When neighbors paid a visit, they were, of course, 62 to have a drink. Thus, the fame of Vassar’s ale 63 increased, until finally the father decided to make ale to sell. Mathew, for some reason, 64 the idea. He left home for Newburg, 65 he remained four years, learning to keep books, and 66 his money. He then returned home, working in his father’s establishment 67 a book-keeper (记账员).All 68 well for some time, till a fire came, destroying all the property, ruining his father, and worst of all 69 his brother's death. The father returned to a farm, but Mathew was 70 torestart the business.He began the business 71 an old shed and its fame increased, making the ale of Vassar known far and near. From such a beginning, the business 72 into an immense one, which he carried on 73 over thirty years.When he retired, Mathew decided to do 74 with his money for the betterment of society. In 186l Vassar Female College was 75 up, and afterwards was changed to Vassar College. It was the first female college ever established in the US.56. A. momenta B. days C. weeks D. months57. A. live B. visit C. move D. speak58. A. when B. that C. where D. which59. A. Although B. After C. As D. Until60. A. from B. beside C. to D. by61. A. easy B. able C. hard D. sorry62. A. found B. taught C. invited D. required63. A. hardly B. mainly C. mostly D. steadily64. A. promised B. discovered C. planned D. disliked65. A. where B. which C. when D. why66. A. save B. lose C. saving D. losing67. A. on B. as C. in D. of68. A. left B. went C. flew D. sent69. A. meeting B. reaching C. causing D. drawing70. A. determined B. decided C. considered D. opposed71. A. on B. with C. of D. in72. A. protected B. became C. organized D. developed73. A. in B. above C. for D. between74. A. nothing B. anything C. somethin g D. everything75. A. set B. got C. picked D. lookedPart V. Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. For more than 60 years, Lego bricks have sparked children's imaginations.六十多年来,乐高积木激发了孩子们的想象力。

2023年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案

2023年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试真题与答案

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试11月03日Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Y ou should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:It seems like every day there’s some new research about whether our favorite drinks are good for us. (76) One day, science says a glass of red wine a day will help us live longer. The next day, maybe not. It seems journalists are pretty interested in wine research and the same might be said for coffee. Now,there’s been a lot of research into whether coffee’s good for our health.“The results have really been mixed,”admits Neal Freedman who led the coffee study and published his findings in a medical journal recently. “There’s been some evidence that coffee might increase the risk of certain diseases and there’s also been maybe more recent evidence that coffee may protect against other diseases as well.”Freedman and his colleagues undertook the biggest study yet to look at the relationship between coffee and health. They analyzed data collected from more than 400,000 Americans ages 50 to 71 participating in the study. “We found that the coffee drinkers had a modestly lower risk of death than the non-drinkers,”he said. Here’s what he means by“modestly”:those who drank at least two or three cups a day were about 10 percent or 15 percent less likely to die for any reason during the 13 years of the study. When the researchers looked at specific causes of death, coffee drinking appeared to cut the risk of dying from heart disease, lung disease, injuries, accidents and infections.Now, Freedman stressed that the study doesn’t prove coffee can make people live longer. A study like this can never prove a cause-and-effect relationship. (77) All it can really do is to point researchers in the right direction for further investigation. And even if it turns out that coffee is really good for you, scientists have no idea why.1. According to the first paragraph, reporters would like to know the research findings of .A. teaB. beerC. alcoholD. coffee2. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Freedman and his colleagues hired 400,000 Americans to collect data.B. About four hundred thousand Americans worked for Freedman’s team full time for 13 years.C. People who took part in Freedman’s research are about 50 to 70 years old.D. People who are 50 to 70 years old seldom drink coffee.3. According to the author, scientists .A. have already proved that coffee is good for human healthB. have a long way to go before they find a way to study coffeeC. have avoided the cause-and-effect approach to study coffeeD. are still unable to figure out why coffee is good for us4. The word “mixed”in the first paragraph means “”.A. both good and badB. put togetherC. both sharp and softD. confused5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Can Beer Help You Live Longer?B. Can Coffee Help You Live Longer?C. Can Wine Help You Live Longer?D. Can Tea Help You Live Longer?Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:When we’re learning a foreign language, making sense of what we hear is the first step toward fluency. It sounds obvious, but until recently, we didn’t know much about how listening works. New research demonstrates that effective listening involves more than simply hearing the words that float past our ears. Rather, it’s an active process of receiving information and making meaning. This kind of engaged listening is a skill that’s as critical for learning a range of subjects at school and work as it is for learning to understand a foreign tongue.(78) Studies of skilled language learners have identified specific listening strategies that lead to superior comprehension. Last year, for example, University of Ottawa researcher Larry Vandergrift published his study of 106 undergraduates who were learning French as a second language. Half of the students were taught in a conventional fashion, listening to and practicing texts spoken aloud. The other half, possessing the same initial (最初旳) skill level and taught by the same teacher, were given detailed instruction on how to listen. It mined out that the second group “significantly outperformed”(胜过) the first one on a test of comprehension.So what are these listening strategies? Skilled learners go into a listening class with a sense of what they want to get out of it. (79) They set a goal for their listening and they generate predictions about what the speaker will say. Before the talking begins, they mentally review what they already know about the subject, and form an intention to “listen out for”what’s important or relevant. Once they begin listening, these learners maintain their focus; if their attention wanders, they bring it back to the words being spoken. They don’t allow themselves to be thrown off by confusing or unfamiliar details. Instead, they take note of what they don’t understand and make inferences about what those things might mean, based on other clues available to them: their previous knowledge of the subject, the context (语境) of the talk,, the identity of the speaker, and so on.6. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Effective listening means hearing the words that float past our ears.B. Developing your listening skills is the first step toward developing fluency.C. Skilled listeners use specific strategies to get the most out of what they hear.D. Listening is one of the most powerful tools we have to gain information.7. What does Vandergrift’s research show?A. Learners who adopt specific listening strategies become better listeners.B. Learners taught in the traditional way are better at reinforcing what they learn.C. Learners are more confident if they make fewer mistakes.D. Learners who listen on a regular basis improve faster.8. Which of the following statements about Vandergrift’s research is TRUE?A. The participants were postgraduates learning French as a second language.B. All the participants were taught using the conventional method, with the focus on listening strategies.C. The two groups were taught by different teachers.D. The participants were at the same initial skill level.9. The expression“thrown off”in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to“”.A. infectedB. confusedC. ruinedD. informed10. According to the passage, which of the following strategies is NOT used by skilled learners?A. Review their prior knowledge of the subject.B. Concentrate on the speaker’s words.C. Translate into their native language.D. Predict what the speaker will say.Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:(80) As the Titanic was sinking and women and children climbed into lifeboats, the musicians from the ship’s ban d stood and played. They died when the ship went down. Men stoodon the deck and smoked cigarettes. They died, too. This behavior is puzzling to economists, who like to believe that people tend to act in their own self interest. “There was no pushing,”says David Savage, an economist at Queensland University in Australia who has studied witness reports from the survivors. It was “very, very orderly behavior.”Savage has compared the behavior of the passengers on the Titanic with those on the Lusitania, another ship that also sank at about the same time. But when the Lusitania went down, the passengers panicked(恐慌). There were a lot of similarities between these two events. These two ships were both luxury ones, they had a similar number of passengers and a similar number of survivors.The biggest difference, Savage concludes, was time. The Lusitania sank in less than 20 minutes. But for the Titanic, it was two-and-a-half hours. “If you’ve got an event that lasts two-and-a-half hours, social order will take over and everybody will behave in a social manner,”Savage says.“If you’re going down in under 17 minutes, basically it’s instinctual.”On the Titanic, social order ruled, and it was women and children first. On the Lusitania, instinct won out. The survivors were largely the people who could swim and get into the lifeboats.Yes, we’re self-interested, Savage says. But we’re also part of a society. Given time, social norms (规范) can beat our natural self-interest. A hundred years ago, women and children always went first. Men were stoic (坚忍旳). On the Titanic, there was enough time for these norms to become forceful.11. According to the author, economists were confused because .A. people’s behavior was disorderly on the TitanicB. people did not act in their own interest on the TitanicC. most men did not act in their own interest on the LusitaniaD. women and children could not climb into the lifeboats12. The expression“won out” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to“”.A. took the upper handB. went out of controlC. ran wildD. shut down13. According to David Savage, was a critical factor in determining people’s behavior in the sinking of these two ships.A. social orderB. placeC. instinctD. time14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. Both ships were expensive ones.B. A similar number of women and children from both ships survived.C. About the same number of people from each ship died.D. Both ships had a similar number of passengers.15. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Why Didn’t Musicians Play on the Lusitania?B. Why Did Musicians Play on the Titanic?C. Why Didn’t Passengers Panic on the Titanic?D. Why Did Men Smoke on the Titanic?Part ⅡVocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. Have you ever visited the Summer Palace,there are many beautiful halls, ridges and a huge lake?A. whichB. thatC. whereD. when17. Mr. Obama will give a speech on the current situation at the meeting next week inBeijing.A. to holdB. heldC. holdingD. to be held18. It was in a small village in the south he spent his childhood and met his life-longfriend—the local schoolmaster.A. whereB. whenC. whichD. that19. First of all, a teacher should show love for his students on top of his academicknowledge. , he is not qualified for his position.A. ThereforeB. OtherwiseC. HoweverD. Because20. For many overseas Chinese, China is their real , because they were born and grew up there.A. homeB. familyC. houseD. household21. With all your brains you the math test, but you failed. You were too careless.A. should passB. should have passedC. must passD. must have passed22. When he entered the room he found a cat quietly under the desk.A. lieB. liesC. to lieD. lying23. Today Mrs Smith _ herself in white like a nurse at the garden party.A. woreB. putC. sentD. dressed24. In road rules the red light is a _ for traffic to stop.A. signB. sightC. siteD. size25. I can you for your rude manners but you must apologize in public.A. forbidB. forgetC. forecastD. forgive26. General Blair had been in the army for 35 years when he retired from the navy.A. serviceB. workC. jobD. homework27. Linda is quite different her sister in character:she likes friends and goes out a lot whileher sister always stays alone at home.A. toB. fromC. atD. on28. Jim was absent from school for the whole week a bad cold.A. because ofB. in addition toC. according toD. in front of29. Some people like to a small sum of money in case of urgent need.A. deal withB. use upC. set asideD. take off30. Mr. Smith feels greatly with his son’s performance in school as he is always the top ofhis class.A. disturbedB. worriedC. distressedD. satisfied31.Skating is such a_____sport in the northeast of China that almost everybody there knows howto skate.A. likelyB. famousC. popularD. long32. The teacher suggested that they __ in the exercise at once.A. had handedB. should have handedC. handedD. hand33. He did not go to school yesterday because he _ __ his father who was ill.A. must have looked afterB. would have to look afterC. had to look afterD. should have looked after34. After walking for half an hour, she realized that she in the wrong direction.A. had been walkingB. has been walkingC. walkedD. would have walked35. Don’t smoke in the classroom, ?A. do youB. will youC. can youD. could you36. There is not much time left, so I shall tell you about it .A. in detailB. in briefC. for shortD. in all37. _ _ the room than the telephone rang once more.A. Hardly when he enteredB. Hardly he enteredC. No sooner he had enteredD. No sooner had he entered38. My bike is old, it is in good condition.A. thereforeB. soC. neverthelessD. moreover39. There is that he has tried his best in the examination.A. not to denyB. not denyingC. no denyingD. without denying40. Would you to come to the meeting this weekend?A. be so kindB. be kind asC. be so kind asD. be kind41. He will write to me as soon as he home.A. will have returnedB. returnsC. returnedD. will return42. is generally believed, there is no water on the moon.A. AsB. WhatC. ThatD. It43. He devoted his whole life to care of the disabled children.A. takesB. takingC. tookD. take44.The student continued his university study his family -,vas poor.A. even thoughB. as thoughC. now thatD. since45. His father was put into_ prison,and he had to go to _prison to visit him once in a while.A. a; theB. the; aC. a;/D. /;thePart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. Putting the bottles, boxes and books back where they belong, please. Don’t leaveA B C Dthem on the desk.47. Though Jack is only 7 years old but he is clever enough to work out that puzzleA B Cdifficult even for a grown-up.D48. I opened the letter and it contained an important information that told us to stayA B Cwhere we were.D49. Unlike Jim, I go to work by foot instead of by car every morning.A B C D50. If heating, ice will change into water or steam.A B C D51. Weather permit, we’ll have the match tomorrow.A B C D52. Don’t you think it’s the most worst film we have seen since we came here ten years ago?A B C D53. She is as gifted as she is more intelligent.A B C D54. The teacher, as well as his students, were present at the meeting.A B C D55. Walking alone in the desert, the traveler is boring.A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. Y ou should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Visitors to the zoo usually pity the animals owing to their particular emotional associations (联想). Which animals should be indeed pitied?The first type are those clever and 56 developed animals 57 lively intelligence and desire for activity can 58 no outlet behind the bars of the cage. Those animals living in a free state before 59 in the zoo have a strong desire for moving about 60 , but have to mm around repeatedly in their quarters. Owing to this disappointment, foxes and wolves 61 inplaces which are far too small, are among the most 62 of all zoo animals.Another sad scene, seldom 63 by ordinary zoo visitors, is the 64 flying trials of swans (天鹅) at migration (迁徙) time. These creatures, like most other water birds, are generally made unable to fly by the 65 of cutting off a tip of the wing bone. 66 such swans in the zoo generally seem happy under 67 care and they raise their young without any trouble, at migration time things become 68 . The birds never really 69 that they can no longer fly, and repeatedly swim to the 70 of the pond so that they can have the whole extent of its surface when trying to 71 against the wind. Meanwhile, their loud flying calls can be heard as they try to 72 , and again and again the grand preparations end in 73 .I do not like seeing those 74 water birds in the zoo. The missing tip of one wing and the still sadder picture that the bird makes when it 75 its wings hurt me badly. What a truly sorry picture it is!56. A. high B. highly C. deep D. deeply57. A. whose B. whom C. that D. which58. A. find B. lose C. declare D. transform59. A. to be put B. being put C. to put D. putting60. A. partly B. highly C. deeply D. freely61. A. kept B. keeping C. rose D. rising62. A. victorious B. thoughtful C. miserable D. fortunate63. A. scattered B. written C. noticed D. wakened64. A. similar B. suitable C. apparent D. constant65. A. experiment B. operation C. treatment D. movement66. A. Although B. When C. Since D. Because67. A. original B. proper C. parallel D. precious68. A. private B. public C. different D. similar69. A. suggest B. assure C. underline D. realize70. A. limit B. side C. middle D. center71. A. take off B. stand up C. take up D. stand by72. A. spring B. raise C. swell D. rise73. A. passage B. support C. failure D. success74. A. upright B. powerful C. valuable D. unlucky75. A. spreads B. strengthens C. enlarges D. inspectsPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76.One day, science says a glass of red wine a day will help us live longer.77.All it can really do is to point researchers in the right direction for further investigation.78.Studies of skilled language learners have identified specific listening strategies that lead tosuperior comprehension.79.They set a goal for their listening, and they generate predictions about what the speaker willsay.80.As the Titanic was sinking and women and children climbed into lifeboats, the musicians fromthe ship’s band stood and played.SectionBDirections:In this part there are five sentences in Chinese.You should translate them intoEnglish.Be sure to write clearly.81.他是第一种在月球上行走旳人。

11月北京成人学位英语真题A卷及答案

11月北京成人学位英语真题A卷及答案

2006年11月北京成人学位英语真题(A)卷及答案Part I Reading Comprehension(30%)Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:One study shows that Americans prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”,“No”,“Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah” rather than with a longer reply. (76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent. Very often, Americans are in a hurry and may greet you with a single word “Hi”,indeed; this is a greeting you will hear again and again during your stay in the United States. It is used by everyone, regardless of rank, age or occupation. However, those who are accustomed to longer greetings may require a little more time before they feel comfortable with American simple talk.Americans sometimes use plain talk when they are uncomfortable. (77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply . They don’t want to be impolite or rude, you can be sure that they liked what was said about them. Except for certain holidays, such as Christmas, Americans don’t usually give gifts. Thus, you will find Americans embarrassed as they accept gifts, especially if they have nothing to give in return. They are generally a warm but informal people.1.The fact that Americans like shorter answers tells us ______.A.they reply very quickly in a hurryB.they choose words too carefullyC.they like replying brieflyD.they want to be as polite as they can2.Those who like using beautiful or formal words _____.A.need more time to get used to American simple greetingB.need no time to get familiar with American greetingC.do not very much like American way of greetingD.think Americans are not polite whatever3.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Americans often answer with the words like “sure”,“yeah.”B.They are not impolite with brief replies.C.Americans in high ranks must use formal words in greeting.D.Americans are a warm but informal people.4.The Americans like others’ praise but if in a polite way ________.A.they don’t know what to way in replyB.they feel somewhat uneasyC.they don’t want to replyD.both A and B5.The passage indicates that _______.A.Americans exchange gifts the first time they meet.B.Americans seldom give gifts except for some holidays.C.Americans often bring some gifts to their friends.D.Americans only want to get gifts from others.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:(78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家). It has been argued that the supply of good land is limited. To feed a large population, inferior land must be cultivated and the good land worded intensively. Thus , each person produces less and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other economists have argued that a large population gives more scope for specialization and the development of facilities such as ports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them.One of the difficulties in carrying out a world-wide birth control program lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country depending on the level of industrial development and the availability of food and raw materials. In the developing country where a vastly expanded population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate, whatever the consequences may be. In the highly industrialized society the problem may be more complex. A decreasing birth rate may lead to unemployment because it results in a declining market for manufactured goods. (79)When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.6. A smaller population may mean _______.A.higher productivity, but a lower average incomeB.lower productivity, but a higher average incomeC.lower productivity, and a lower average incomeD.higher productivity, and a higher average income7.According to the passage, a large population will provide a chance fordeveloping _______.A. agricultureB. transport systemC. industryD. national economy8.In a developed country, people will perhaps go out of work if the birthrate_______.A. goes upB. is decreasingC. remains stable D is out of control9.According to the passage slowly rising birthrate perhaps is good for ________.A. a developed nationB. a developing nationC. every nation with a big populationD. every nation with a small population10.It is no easy job to carry out a general plan for birth control throughout theworld because ______.A.there are too many underdeveloped countries in the worldB.underdeveloped countries have low level of industrial developmentC.different governments have different views about the problemD.even developed countries may have complex problemsPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. It was first used as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C..We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use; it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East In ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in 16th century. And again it became a symbol of power and authority.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. (80)It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.11. The first use of umbrella was as_____.A. protection against rainB. a shade against the sunC. a symbol of powerD. a symbol of honor12._____were regarded as the people who first used umbrellas.A. RomansB. GreeksC. ChineseD. Europeans13. The umbrella was used only by royal people or those in high office______.A. in European in the eighteenth centuryB. in ancient Egypt and BabylonC. in the Far East in ancient timesD. during the Milddle Ages14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Women enjoy using umbrella with varies kinds of colorsB. The inventor of the umbrella is unknownC. Once ordinary people had no right to use umbrellasD. Umbrellas were popular and cheap in the ancient times15. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. When Was the Umbrella InventedB. The Role of Umbrella in HistoryC. The Colors and Shapes of UmbrellaD. Who Needed Umbrella FirstPart Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure (30%)16. The news quickly spread through the village ______ the war had ended.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. where17. We hurried to the station ______ find ourselves three hours earlier for the train.A. only toB. in order toC. so as toD. such as to18. I meant ______ you , but I’m afraid I forgot.A. ringingB. being ringingC. to ringingD. to ring19. We live in a time ______, more than ever before in history, people are movingA. whatB. whenC. whichD. where20. Is there any possibility of getting the price______ further?A. reducedB. reduceC. reducingD. be reduced21. _______ you feel too ill to go out. I would rather not stay at home tonight.A. Because B Although C. Unless D. If22. Because of many mistakes, she was made ______ these letters again.A. typeB. to typingC. typedD. to type23. It is hot and dry; the flowers need ______.A. being wateredB. be wateredC. to waterD. to be watered24. He began by showing us where the country was and went on _______ us about its climate.A. tellingB. to tellC. to tellingD. to be told25. Our failure _____ ourselves to modern life often causes us trouble in our work.A. to adoptB. to applyC. to adaptD. to act26. Once _____ of the necessity of a move, he worked hard to find a new home.A. convincedB. be convincedC. convincingD. having convinced27. So many representatives _______ , the conference had to be put off.A. were absentB. to be absentC. being absentD. had been absent28. In no case _____ the students from exploring new ideas.A. we should preventB. we could preventC. should we preventD. shouldn’t prevent29. I don’t think it advisable that Tom _____ to the job since he has no experience.A. be assignedB. is assignedC. will be assignedD. has been assigned30. With all this work on hand, she ______ to the dance party last night.A. oughtn’t to goB. hadn’t goneC. shouldn’t have goneD. mustn’t have gone31. As Christmas was coming, the town began a ______ clearing on a large scale.A. throughB. thoroughC. thoughD. thought32. E-mail writing has became the usual means of communication _______ people some distance away.A. forB. onC. to C. with33. It is a good idea for parents to monitor the _____ as well as the kind of television that their children watch.A. numberB. sizeC. amountD. screen34. I’m afraid that there isn’t _____ for you in my car.A. placeB. seatC. cornerD. room35. It suddenly _____ to me that we could use a computer to do the job.A. happenedB. occurredC. agreedD. presented36. The old people often raise ______ for the sake of companionship.A. petsB. pipesC. pillsD. pies37. The river here is very wide but ____, so you can walk across it.A. narrowB. arrowC. shallowD. hollow38. The streets were empty ____ the policemen on duty.A. besidesB. exceptC. exceptingD. except for39. Don’t leave matches or cigarettes on the table within the _____ of little children.A. handB. reachC. spaceD. distance40. –How did you pay the workers?–As a rule , they were paid by ______.A. the hourB. an hourC. hourD. the time40.—How did you pay the workers?—As a rule, there were paid by_____.A. the hourB. an hourC. hourD. the time41.____ of the students in our class are from the north.A. Two ninthB. Second ninthC. Second ninesD. Two ninths42. My father has classes ____ day: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.A. each otherB. every otherC. this and the otherD. all other43. This morning Jack came to school late____.A. than usualB. as usualC. like usualD. like usually44. I’m putting on weight. The doctor has warned me to ____sugar.A. keep upB. keep backC. keep offD. keep away45. We were ____ for half an hour in the traffic and so we arrived late.A. kept upB. held upC. cut upD. brought upPart Ⅲ Identification(10%)46. He didn’t dare to leave the house for fear someone would recognize him soon.A B C D47. You can see the whole city for miles from here in a clear day.A B C D48. He wished he didn’t tell her the truth that brought her so much pain.A B C D49. The room, which window faces the south, is the nicest one of all on this floor.A B C D50. He is a true friend of mine, whom I can always depend whenever I get into trouble.A B C D51. Let’s go and watch that mew movie at eight tonight, won’t we?A B C D52. It is very important that the students’ voice is heard by the authorities of all our schools.A B C D53. This is such a beautiful day that everyone around us feel like going out fora walk.A B C D54. We saw a big dog that was fierce and felt frightened in our way home.A B C D55. You will feel inconvenient in Japan if you can either speak Japanese nor English.A B C DPart Ⅳ Cloze (10%)In most cultures, when you meet acquaintances for the first time during a day, it is normal to greet them. The main purpose of this greeting is to 56 a good relationship between the people 57 and each language usually has 58 set phrases which can be used for this purpose. Sometimes, though, there can be 59 differences in the type of phrases which can be used, and cultural misunderstandings can easily60. The following is a true example.A young British woman went to Hong Kong to work, and at the time of her 61 she knew nothing about the Chinese culture of language. 62 her way to school one day, she went to the bank to get some money. 63, the bank clerk asked her if she had had her lunch. She was extremely surprised 64 such a question because in the British culture it would be 65 an indirect invitation to lunch. Between unmarried young people it can also 66 the young man’s interest in dating the girl. 67 this bank clerk was a complete stranger 68 the British girl, she was very much taken aback(生气), and hastily commented that she had eaten 69. After this she 70 to school and was even more surprised when one of the teachers asked the same question. By now she 71 why they asked it.73 the following days she was asked the same question again and again. Only much later 74 that the question had no real meaning 75 –it was merely a greeting.56. A. build on B. build upC. build intoD. build out57. A. concerned B. concernC. concerningD. to concern58. A. a number of B. the number ofC. the amount ofD. an amount of59. A. considered B. consideringC. considerableD. considerate60. A. raise B. raiseC. arouseD. lead61. A. arrive B. arrivedC. arrivesD. arrival62. A. In B. ToC. ByD. On63. A. To her disappointment B. In her disappointmentC. To her surpriseD. In her surprise64. A. on B. atC. toD. with65. A. regarded as B. defined asC. looked asD. thought as66. A. reflect B. intendC. releaseD. indicate67. A. Since B. ThatC. FarD. With68. A. with B. byC. toD. at69. A. yet B. alreadyC. tooD. at all70. A. processed B. producedC. providedD. proceeded71. A. released B. relievedC. realizedD. regretted72. A. with regards B. as toC. as ifD. as far as73. A. In B. OnC. AtD. For74. A. she discovered B. she did discoverC. did she discoverD. does she discover75. A. above all B. after allC. in allD. at allPart Ⅴ Translation (20%)(76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent.(77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply .(78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家).(79) When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened.(80) It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.(81) 她的工作是照看这些老人。

11月3日北京地区成人本科学位英语统一考试真题解析

11月3日北京地区成人本科学位英语统一考试真题解析

2012.11.03 北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案PartⅠ Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet。

Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage :It seems like every day there's some new research about whether our favorite drinks are good for us ,(76)One day ,science says a glass of red wine a day will help us live longer The next day ,maybe not It seems journalists are pretty interested in wine research and the same might be said for coffee .Now there's been a lot of research into whether coffee's good for our health "the results have really been mixed", admits Neal freedman who led the coffee study and published his findings in a medical journal recently."There's been some evidence that coffee might increase the risk of certain diseases and there's also been maybe more recent evidence that coffee may protect against other diseases as well"。

最新11月北京地区成人学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案资料

最新11月北京地区成人学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案资料

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2015.11Reading Comprehension Directions:There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some ques-tions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Jim Thorpe was a Native American. He was born in 1888 in an IndianTerritory( 印第安人保护区) that is now Oklahoma. Like most Native American children then, he liked to fish, hunt,swim, and play games outdoors. (76) He was healthy and strong, but he had very little formal edu-cation. In 1950, Jim Thorpe was named the greatest American football player. He was also an Olympic gold medal winner. But Thorpe had many tragedies in his life.Jim had a twin brother who died when he was nine years old. By the time he was 16, his mother and father were also dead. Jim then went to a special school in Pennsylvania for Native A-merican children. There, he learned to read and write and also began to play sports. Jim was poor,so he left school for two years to earn some money. During this time, he played on a baseball team. (77)The team paid him only $15 a week. Soon he returned to school to complete his educa-tion. Jim was a star athlete( 运动员)in several sports, including baseball, running, and football.He won many awards for his athletic ability, mainly for football. In many games, he scored all or most of the points for his team.In 1912, when Jim Thorpe was 24 years old, he became part of the U. S. Olympic team. He competed in two very difficult events: the pentathlon and the decathlon. Both require great ability and strength. The pentathlon has five track and field events, including the long jump and the1,500-meter race. The decathlon has ten track and field events, with running, jumping, and thro-wing contests.People thought it was impossible for an athlete to compete in both the pentathlon and the de-cathlon. So everyone was surprised when Thorpe won gold medals in both events. When the King of Sweden presented Thorpe with his two gold medals, he said, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world. " Thorpe was a simple and honest man. He just answered, "Thanks, King. "第1题 From the passage we learn that Jim Thorpe was born in__________.A.IndiaB.PennsylvaniaC.OklahomaD.Sweden答案:C第2题 According to the passage, most American Indian children loved all the following EXCEPT __________.A.fishingB.huntingC.swimmingD.singing答案:D第3题 Jim Thorpe started to play sports__________.A.before he was nine years oldB.when he was 16 years oldC.when he was 24 years oldD.before his parents passed away答案:B第4题 The word decathlon in Paragraph 3 probably means__________.A.jumpingB.five track and field eventsC.throwingD.ten track and field events答案:D第5题 Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A.In 1912, Thorpe went back to finish his college education.B.Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games.C.Thorpe once played on a baseball team for money.D.In 1950, Thorpe was named the greatest American football player.答案:AIt can be really frustrating(使人沮丧的) for an overweight person to go to a gym and work out with a positive attitude. All one has to do is walk by almost any nice gym and notice all the healthy,sweating, "skinny" members. Sometimes they stare at those of us who are, well, zaftig. It is easy to see the judgment behind their eyes. Who wants to put up with that?Many people are self-conscious of their bodies and fee] isolated when joining workout classes or while exercising, especially if they are larger than most of the others in the group. Now the fitness in-dustry is finally paying attention. Popular gyms are catering(迎合) to overweight and weight con-scious customers by dedicating areas where the "skinny" people are not allowed.There are even gyms or programs that require members to be at least 50 pounds overweight to participate.Trainers recommend functional fitness as a practical goal, rather than six-pack abs(六块腹肌) .(78) They often use text messages to stay in touch with customers.Often at these specialized gyms, the trainers are overweight themselves, or working on their own weight goals, and this can help those people with anxiety caused by poor body image. The equipment has been designed for use by larger people. Wider seats, more cushioning, no mirrors, and tinted (有色的)windows for privacy, are all important changes.(79) Hopefully these types of gyms will successfully grow in numbers in the future. The idea is a very simple and potentially popular one. If it helps those of us who are bigger exercise more and im-prove our fitness level, it's a step in the right direction.第6题 The word zaftig in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to__________.A.fatB.healthyC.friendlyD.polite答案:A第7题 We can infer from the first two paragraphs that__________.A.most large gym chains really don't want members to show up frequentlyB.overweight people are often frustrated and pushed away by traditional gym industryC.regular gyms don't accept overweight people to participate in their programsD.overweight people have to pay extra to work out in a gym答案:B第8题 What is the training goal in the gyms catering to overweight members?A.To achieve functional fitness.B.To build six-pack abs.C.To look like a fitness model.D.To be able to run long distances.答案:A第9题 As for the gyms catering to overweight members, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.The machines are designed for larger people.B.Tinted windows are used to ensure extra privacy.C.There are large mirrors on the walls.D.The training goals are more realistic.答案:C第10题 Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Improving Women's Self-confidence through ExercisesB.The Traditional Gym Industry Is Losing Its CustomersC.The Fitness Industry Is Looking for New DirectionsD.Specialized Gyms Designed for Overweight People答案:DSince its founding in 1948, McDonald's has grown from a family burger(汉堡包) stand to a global fast-food chain, with more than 30,000 locations in 118 countries.With 58 million daily customers worldwide, McDonald's is now so ubiquitous around the globe that The Economist publishes a global ranking of currencies' purchasing power based on the prices charged at the local McDonald's, called the Big Mac Index (巨无霸指数). That's not to say that every nation carries the same menu items: choices vary widely depending on location. Some Asian locations serve fried shrimp in a Big Mac roll, while McDonald's in India doesn't serve beef at all, relying instead on burgers made from vegetables, rice and beans.Not everyone in the world has been happy to greet Ronald McDonald when he moves to town.Many see McDonald's as a symbol of American economic and cultural chauvinism (沙文主义),and European nations in particular have viewed American-syle fast food as an insult to their national food. A French farmer, Jose Bove, became something of a national hero in 1999 after he and a group of people destroyed a McDonald's under construction to protest globalization and "bad food. " The next year,a bomb exploded in a French McDonald's, killing a 27-year-old employee.(80) No one claimed responsibility.But regardless of whether you like their food or their policies, McDonald's is still widely seen as one of the true pioneers of peaceful globalization.第11题 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.McDonald's was founded in 1948.B.McDonald's has opened its restaurants in every city of the world.C.McDonald's has over 30,000 locations in the world now.D.McDonald's was very small in scale in the beginning.答案:B第12题 The word ubiquitous in Paragraph 2 is most likely to mean__________.A.very crowdedB.very cleanC.existing everywhereD.occurring frequently答案:C第13题 From Paragraph 2, we can conclude that__________.A.McDonald's designs its menu to suit the local peoplelions of young adults got their first job with McDonald'sC.the McDonald's menu sticks to old-fashioned favorites such as the Big MacD.the low prices of McDonald's bring tens of millions of people through its doors every day答案:A第14题 What did Jose Bove and his people do in 1999 to protest against McDonald's?A.They organized a strike.B.They protested outside a McDonald's.C.They refused to go to a newly-built McDonald's.D.They destroyed a McDonald's under construction.答案:D第15题 In __________ , an employee died in a fatal bomb attack on a McDonald's restaurant in France.A.1998B.1999C.2000D.2001答案:CVocabulary and Structure Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第16题 The __________ edition of the dictionary is far better than the previous ones.tetelyteststing答案:C第17题 Big waves turned __________ the boat, causing many people to fall into water.A.upB.downC.inD.over答案:D第18题 On reaching home I discovered that I__________ my keys at the office.A.leftB.have leftC.was leftD.had left第19题 By the time she leaves the stage next month, she __________ for sixty years.A.will have performedB.has performedC.will be performingD.will perform答案:A第20题 I appreciate __________ to your school to give a lecture.A.to be invitedB.to have invitedC.having invitedD.being invited答案:D第21题 __________ , follow the directions on the bottle carefully.A.When taken drugsB.When taking drugsC.When one takes drugsD.When to take drugs答案:B第22题 Mr. Smith __________ be in the bookstore because I saw him in his office a moment ago.A.must notB.can'tC.may notD.needn't答案:B第23题 The plants would have grown all right if she __________ them properly.A.had wateredB.wateredC.has wateredD.waters答案:A第24题 All the evidence pointed to the conclusion __________ he was guilty.A.whichB.thatC.asD.so答案:B第25题 __________ she likes the present is not clear to me.A.IfB.WhatC.WhichD.Whether答案:D第26题 When Bill came in, I __________ with my friends.A.will talkB.talkC.was talkingD.have talked第27题 John made her __________ him everything about her plan for the trip.A.to tellB.tellC.toldD.tells答案:B第28题 Lucy goes to school by bike every day, __________ she?A.doesB.doesn'tC.isD.isn't答案:B第29题 I can't help __________ whether we should go without raincoats.A.wonderB.to wonderC.wonderingD.wondered答案:C第30题 Never in her life __________ in such an important party, where she saw so many pop stars.A.Lisa took partB.did Lisa take partC.Lisa was taken partD.was Lisa taken part答案:B第31题 The young man, __________ met us at the station yesterday, will show us around the campus this morning.A.whoB.thatC.whichD.whose答案:A第32题 I am not sure whether New York is __________ biggest city in world or not.A.a;aB.a;theC.the;theD.the;a答案:C第33题 Believe it or not, Mike runs __________ than all the other boys in his class.A.fastB.fasterC.fastestD.more fast答案:B第34题 They left London for New York __________ the morning of September 10.A.inB.onC.atD.of答案:B第35题 Jim can't go to school today __________ his illness.A.in spite ofB.in front ofC.because ofD.far from答案:C第36题 With the __________ of a computer, one can do what was impossible in the past.A.ageB.airC.aidD.aim答案:C第37题 I immediately __________ Luke's father from the crowd because they two looked like each other so much.A.researchedB.recognizedC.reportedD.reduced答案:B第38题 A friendly relationship between two countries is often basedon__________ respect, trust and un-derstanding.A.lovelyB.mutualC.boldD.strict答案:B第39题 Mr. Brown isn't in the office now, but you can __________ a message for him.A.giveB.handC.tellD.leave答案:D第40题 The boy gave an exciting __________ of his adventures on the island, which attracted a large au-dience.A.opinionB.ideaC.accountD.appearance答案:C第41题 Get in the car. There's enough __________ for you.A.roomB.seatC.spotD.area答案:A第42题 His face looks __________ but I can't remember where I met him.A.alikeB.familiarC.likeD.similar答案:B第43题 We must make __________ our minds where to go for our vacation this winter.A.outB.upC.forD.in答案:B第44题 China is rich in natural resources, but they are not evenly__________ .A.dismissedB.contributedC.disturbedD.distributed答案:D第45题 Taken in time, the medicine can be quite__________ .A.effectiveB.affectedC.efficientD.Sufficient答案:AIdentification Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C andD. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第46题答案:B第47题答案:A第48题答案:B第49题答案:D 第50题答案:C 第51题答案:C 第52题答案:C 第53题答案:C 第54题答案:B 第55题答案:ACloze Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Some people think of life as a game. There are similarities between life and games; both can be played, both have rules, and both turn out winners and losers. There are differences 56__________ the two, however. Games make you57__________away from life; the more you play, the less you pay 58 __________to the more important things in life.In life, you get only one chance to play. When your life is over, the game is over. Life is not a game. Life is the 59__________ thing. Life is unpredictable (不能预测的) ; you can play it fight and still 60__________. Life is not always fair; one wrong move or one bad choice may 61__________ too many such moves or choices in life. Take a chance with your life and it could be the last chance you get. Life isn't always fun, but it can be if you decide to make it that 62 __________.63__________, the advice is "Enjoy your life; take risks, but don't engage64__________ risky behavior. "Think 65 the things you do and the things you shouldn't do. Don't play with your life in the following points.Don't play with your safety. Don't ignore proven safety measures. Safety measures and safe-ty equipment have one purpose to 66__________ yousafe.67__________ your seat belt when you drive a car;wear a helmet(头盔) when you 68__________ a motorcycle. Your safety is in your 69__________.Don't play with money. You can make your money 70 or you can throw it all away. Don't pay with a credit card if you don't have the money to pay 71__________the bill when it comes.Save some of your money. Think twice before 72 __________a purchase, no matter how 73 __________it is.Skip(省去) the cup of coffee or the can of soda each day, and save the money you would have spent. In just a few years, you will have saved thousands of dollars. Save more, and you'll have more. The habits you 74__________ today will affect you financially for the rest of your life. Learn how to 75__________ your money.第56题 A.beyond B.beside C.between D.among答案:C第57题 A.engage B.turn C.change D.think答案:B第58题 A.attention B.resistance C.importance D.vacation第59题 A.proud B.short C.false D.real答案:D第60题 A.lose B.succeed C.pass D.earn答案:A第61题 A.awake B.permit C.cause D.arise答案:C第62题 A.energy B.trip C.hope D.way答案:D第63题 A.Besides B.Thus C.Also D.But答案:B第64题 A.at B.out C.in D.to答案:C第65题 A.about B.with C.beside D.down答案:A第66题 A.turn B.keep C.gain D.reach答案:B第67题 A.Fasten B.Prevent C.Protect D.Resist 答案:A第68题 A.get B.sit C.move D.ride答案:D第69题 A.gloves B.areas C.hands D.sights答案:C第70题 A.intend B.shorten C.grasp D.grow答案:D第71题 A.at B.for C.with D.out第72题 A.make B.take C.making D.taking答案:C第73题 A.small B.short C.high D.big答案:A第74题 A.develop B.extend C.instruct D.offend答案:A第75题 A.promote B.manage C.consider D.overlook答案:B英译汉 Directions: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese.第76题 He was healthy and strong, but he had very little formal education.答案:他身体健康、强壮,但是接受的正规教育很少。

北京成人学位英语考试真题2023年11月

北京成人学位英语考试真题2023年11月

北京成人学位英语考试真题2023年11月 As the November 2023 Beijing Adult Degree English Exam approaches, candidates across the city are busy preparing for this crucial assessment. This exam, which serves as a gateway to further academic and professional opportunities, requires a thorough understanding of the English language and its applications. In this article, we delve into the exam's structure, analyze recent trends in the exam questions, and offer strategies to help candidates ace the exam.**Exam Structure Overview**The Beijing Adult Degree English Exam typically comprises four sections: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Grammar, Translation, and Writing. Each section requires a different set of skills and strategies to tackle effectively.**Reading Comprehension**Reading comprehension questions test the candidate's ability to understand and interpret passages. To excel in this section, candidates should practice reading a widerange of materials, including newspapers, magazines, and academic articles. Understanding different writing styles and vocabularies will help candidates navigate through the passages more smoothly.**Vocabulary and Grammar**Vocabulary and grammar questions are often straightforward but require a solid foundation of English language knowledge. Candidates should focus on building their vocabulary by regularly reviewing and practicing with new words and phrases. Grammar rules should also be revisited to ensure correct usage in written and spoken English.**Translation**Translation questions assess the candidate's ability to translate sentences or passages from English to Chinese or vice versa. To excel in this section, candidates need to have a good command of both languages and understand the nuances of translation. Regular practice with translation exercises can significantly improve translation skills.**Writing**The writing section tests the candidate's ability to compose a coherent and well-structured essay. To excel in this section, candidates should familiarize themselves with different essay types and understand the elements of effective writing, including a clear introduction, well-developed body paragraphs, and a concise conclusion. Regular practice with timed writing exercises can help candidates improve their writing speed and accuracy.**Exam Trends and Strategies**Recent trends indicate that the exam is becoming more focused on real-world applications and higher-orderthinking skills. Candidates should, therefore, prepare not only for the basic language knowledge but also for questions that require critical thinking and analysis.**Prepare for the Unexpected**Exams can sometimes throw unexpected curveballs, soit's essential to be flexible and adaptable. Candidates should remain calm and focused even when faced with unfamiliar questions or topics. Using problem-solving strategies and applying what they know to unfamiliarsituations can help candidates navigate through these challenges.**Conclusion**With the November 2023 Beijing Adult Degree English Exam looming, preparation is key. By understanding the exam structure, analyzing recent trends, and implementing effective study strategies, candidates can confidently approach this exam and achieve their desired results. Remember, consistent practice and a positive mindset arethe keys to success.**北京成人学位英语考试真题深度解析与备考策略** 随着2023年11月北京成人学位英语考试的临近,全市的考生们都在紧张地准备这场重要的考试。

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北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试侣败床暑睡缆赐幻蝎耻伊汹密徊佣帽彩找颇类券果才衬前馅咨态婆低韵仗史秽砰腥2014年11月Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Jarden Zinc(锌)Products, a large zinc plant a few miles outside Greeneville, Tennessee,has a special claim. Since 1982, it has been the only supplier of penny blanks for the U.S. Mint (铸币厂). It’s a good business for Jarden-since 2000,the company has earned more than﹩800 million. But it may not be a good deal for the U.S.(76) The value of the penny has been dropping for years. In 2006, it began to cost more than a penny to make a penny. It now costs 2¢to produce a 1¢coin. Many countries have stopped using pennies. Is it time for the U.S. to do the same?Jarden and the zinc industry are fighting to keep the penny. Since 2006, Jarden has given﹩1.2 million to Americans for Common Cents (ACC). The group’s mission is to keep the penny in use. Mark Weller is ACC’s executive director. He argues that there are three main reasons for keeping the penny: Without it, we would become more reliant on the five-cent coin, which also has problems; charities(慈善机构)that depend on penny drives would not be able to raise as much money; and a 2012 survey shows that 67% of Americans want to keep the penny. (77) Many people surveyed said they feared they would end up paying more for products.Many experts disagree with ACC, They point to the dozens of countries that have gotten rid of their lowest-value coins without raising prices for consumers. And charities don’t seem too concerned either.President Barack Obama says the mint could explore using cheaper metals to make pennies. Steel is less expensive than zinc. Pennies are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. But no matter what it is made of, the penny’s days may be numbered. Most in-store purchases are now made with credit cards, not cash. Is it time for a change?1、what is the main idea of the passage?A. Many countries are trying to reduce the cost of making coins.B. These days a penny made is a penny wasted.C. There is disagreement over whether the U.S. should stop using pennies.D. Many countries have stopped using pennies.2、The mission of ACC is to _______.A. conduct online surveysB. lower the production costs of the pennyC. raise money for charitiesD. keep the penny in use3、The penny coin is mainly made of____A. copperB. steelC. ironD. zinc4、What does the sentence “the penny’s days may be numbered” in the last paragraph probably mean?A.The penny may be out of use very soon.B.The value of the penny may rise.C.The penny has a special place in American history.D.The penny is part of American culture.5、According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.Jarden is the sole supplier of the zinc the U.S. Mint uses to make the penny.B.The majority of American people are in favor of keeping the penny.C.Many Americans fear that getting rid of the penny would cause prices to rise.D. The U.S. Mint now spends 2.4 cents to make a penny.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth,England. He was the second of eight children. His father always had problems with money. When Charles was 12 years old, his father went to prison because he was in debt. Charles had to leave school to help his family. He got a job in a dirty, old factory. Charles Dickens never forgot his difficult childhood. Many of his stories and books were about poor people and their problems.(78)Later, Charles went back to school for two more years. He left school when he was 15 years old to become a newspaper reporter. In 1836, he began to write The Pickwick Papers. It was published as a series and was a huge success. By age 24, Dickens was a prominent writer in both Great Britain and the United States.Many people bought his books, but they also paid to hear him read his stories aloud. Because there was no radio or television, people liked to hear famous writers read in public. Dickens read his works like he was acting in a play. He went on very successful reading tours and earned a lot of money.Dickens was meticulous (过分注意琐事的). Everything had to be just right. When he worked at home, everything had to be in its place. He worked at a desk by a window that always had a vase (花瓶) of flowers and the same ornaments (装饰物) on it. (79)He wrote 2, 000 words a day and he required complete quiet while he wrote. He divided his page into three parts, and on each side he had notes in difficult colors. The main writing was in middle, the story notes were in the right margin, and the chapter notes were in the left margin. He also cared a lot about his appearance.6. Charles Dickens’ father was put into prison because he.A. stole money from other peopleB. refused to pay taxC. didn’t pay for his children’s educationD. owed money to other people7. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Dickens loved to travelB. Dickens’ stories were mostly about his own childhoodC. Dickens made a lot of money on his reading toursD. Dickens left school to write The Pickwick Papers8. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is TRUE?A. He was a peaceful personB. He was a quiet writerC. He worked very hard at schoolD. He cared a lot about things around him9. The word “prominent” in the second paragr aph means .A. famousB. thoughtfulC. carefulD. difficult10. After the last paragraph, the author will most probably discuss Dickens’.A. successB. appearanceC. worksD. childhoodPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Computer technology is advancing so fast that old hardware quickly becomes completely obsolete. The electronic waster (e-waste) from this constantly growing field is polluting the environment, both here and abroad.Computers contain toxic (有毒的) materials such as lead. Despite the danger of throwing these hazardous materials in a landfill (垃圾填埋场), that’s exactly where tons of computers end up. Americans reuse or recycle only about 10 percent of the 50 million computers they replace each year, according to ABC News. Eighty percent is being stockpiled (囤积), which could create even bigger problems in the future, and the remaining 10 percent is landfilled. Throwing e-waste in landfills creates a potential for landfills are tougher in the United States than in many other countries, e-waste is often exported, especially to some developing countries.(80)Some countries are creating policies to deal with the growing e-waste problem. In the Netherlands, you can bring your old computer to the seller when buying a new one, and the seller must by law accept it free of charge. Japan passed a law in 2001 requiring producers to recycle certain parts.In the united states, a movement called the Computer TakeBack Campaign is demanding that producers take more responsibility for disposing of (处理) old computers, California and Massachusetts recently prohibited certain computer parts in landfills, while Apple and IBM take back computers for about a $30 fee.from them. Lastly, many nonprofit programs accept used equipment, and services have popped up that distribute old computers to schools and other organizations.11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Main Exports of AmericaB. The Computer TakeBack CampaignC. The Harm of E-waste TreatmentD. Electronic Waste-a Global Problem12. What does the word “obsolete” in the first paragraph probably mean?A. FashionableB. UsefulC. Out of dateD. Out of controlmillion computers each year.13. Americans reuse aboutA. 5B. 10C. 15D. 2014. According to the passage, American electronic waste is exported to other countries because these countries have .A. the resources and more space to process the e-wasteB. less strictly enforced environment safety standardsC. a lot of skilled e-waste workersD. many computer recycling businesses15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Japan passed a law to address the e-waste problemB. Compared with stockpile, landfill is a better and safer method to deal with e-wasteC. Apple will pay you $50 for recycling your old computer when you buy a new one from themD. Old computers are safe to the environment even when improperly disposed ofPartⅡ Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. The fried fish we ate at the resta urant yesterday is delicious. I’d like to have it again even if it costs_______. A.as twice much B. twice as much C. much as twice D. as much twice17. _______ too much to do, they have to keep themselves busy all day long.A. HavingB. HaveC. HadD. Being18. Air pollution, together with overpopulation, _______ many problems in big cities.A. are causingB. is causingC. are causedD. is causedA. mustn’tB. can’tC. shouldn’tD. needn’t20. ________ from space, our earth, with water covering 70% of its surface, appears as a “blue planet”.A. SeeingB. To be seenC. SeenD. Having seen21. The mere fact_______ most people believe a nuclear war would be mad does not mean that it will not occur.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. why22. It was _______ he had made such great contributions to world peace that he won the Nobel Prize for Peace.A. thatB. becauseC. howD. why23. If it _______ tomorrow, we won’t go for a picnic.A. will rainB. should rainC. rainsD. rained24. The number of members in the club ______ to two hundred.A. were limitedB. limitsC. was limitedD. limited25. There are many fashion shops and expensive restaurants on ______sides of the street.A. allB. eachC. bothD.every26. I went to _______ London yesterday and saw _______strange old man and a little girl, begging by the roadside.A. / ; aB. a ; /C. / ; theD. the; /27. John, let’s take a taxi,_____?A. will youB. Shall weC. would youD. should we28. Of all the girls in the class Jane studies the ________.A. hardB. harderC. hardestD. hardly29. Do you know the girl _____ father died in a car accident last week?A. whoB. thatC.whomD.whose30. When the violinist finished his performance, the audience stood up and ______ for five minutes.A. actedB. clappedC.backedD.closed31. She doesn’t want to listen to you now; she has something urgent to _______.A. talk withB. laugh atC. cope withD. warm up32. I can’t find my keys! Can you help me _______ them?A. dream aboutB. look forC. see throughD. speak of33. A: ______, Madam. Is there a post office near here?B: Keep on going ahead. Turn right at the first crossroads. Then you’ll find one there.A. SorryB. You are welcomeC. Excuse meD. Thanks a lot34. The American couple have ______ a two-year-old child, who lost his parents in an earthquake.A. adjustedB. affordedC. approvedD. adopted35. You should be _______ of yourself, telling lies at your age.A. ashamedB. accurateC. adequateD.attractive36. No sooner had he sat down to lunch _____ there was a knock at the door.A. whenB. thatC. asD. than37. This kind of computer is _______ handling all kinds of information.A. capable toB. able toC. capable ofD. able of38. Please sit down and make yourself _______A. in the roomB. fineC. easyD. at home39. He offered to ______ her a hand as the suitcase was too heavy for her to carry.A. borrowB. helpC. lendD. show40. Don’t let the child play with scissors _______ he cuts himself.A. in caseB. so thatC. now thatD. only if41. Let me give you a ______ of how the computer works.A. demonstrationB. differenceC. deductionD. distinction42. _________ the tain, we would have had a pleasant trip to the countryside.A. Because ofB. Due toC. Thanks toD. But for43. The textbook is for the ______students, not for the beginners.A. foreignB. blindC. advancedD. deaf44. By the end of next month he ________ everything in school.A. will finishB. would have finishedC. finishesD. will have finished45. Sam: I don’t drink coffee at all.Frank:_________.A. So don’t IB. I do eitherC. Nor I doD. Neither do IPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. Should she come tomorrow, I will take her to the museum.A B C D47. Only in this way we can wipe out the enemy troops.48. In fact I would rather leave for San Francisco than staying in Los Angeles.A B C D49. Next weekend he will visit the airport which he worked 30 years ago.A B C D50. Since it’s raining hard now we had better to put off our sports meet till next week.A B C D51. Though Jane tried her best this time, but she still failed in the math exam.A B C D52. The next morning the first thing my brother and me did was to go out for a walk in the forest.A B C D53. The little boy runs very faster than most of his classmates in the school.A B C D54. She liked her job as a waitress because she enjoyed to meet people.A B C D55. There are many children and adults whom behavior is generally unacceptable.A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.I have a friend who put her career on hold after she got married and had children. She stayed at home until the oldest was four years old, 56 she began doing part-time jobs to get out of the house. That wasn’t enou gh, so she took a full-time job, which 57 her to travel. She was making more money than her husband, even 58 four years off the market. Her in-laws, who believe a woman’s only function is housekeeping, 59 to her husband with their negative opinions. Emotionally torn (受折磨的), he wanted to 60 his wife but was conditioned by loyalty (忠诚) to his parents’ ideals. Naturally, his wife also felt 61,eager to purse her vision but emotionally invested in her husband and family.I 62 her to go with her vision, because it’s her life. Too many women give up their career dreams to 63 a relationship. That’s traditional, but it can 64 you crazy. And some dreams, if you don’t purse them in time, will pass you 65 . When you’re finally f ree to go 66 them, you’ve 67 the window of opportunity. After further discussion, her husband went along, 68 he valued the relationship as much as she did.Conversely (相反地) , a former student, whose husband felt 69 by her earning more money than he did, ended her 70 consulting practice and gave up a six-figure income. To 71 conflict in her relationship, she abandoned her passion. Maybe she should have abandoned her husband’s 72 thinking and surrounded herselfA relationship must be mutually 73, and any genuine relationship will adjust to change. When you recognize that a relationship is putting out your fire, ask yourself 74 you should gracefully go away and realize your dreams. Communicate how much your vision means to you, do it in a relationship-friendly 75 , and the people in your life will surprise you.5657585960616263646566676869707172737475 A. whatA. requestedA. besideA. complainedA. separateA. relievedA. objectedA. protectA. doB. whereB. arousedB. afterB. governedB. guaranteeB. confirmedB. encouragedB. destroyB. driveB. outB. throughB. acquiredB. whileB. threatenedB. thoughtfulB. defeatB. limitedB. successiveB. whereB. routeC. whichC. requiredC. beyondC. quarreledC. supportC. resolvedC. perceivedC. provideC. lookD. whenD. providedD. beforeD. sympathizedD. opposeD. conflictedD. releasedD. resembleD. findA. in C. by D. offA. amongA. missedA. althoughA. conqueredA. successfulA. exploreA. enforcedA. logicalA. whetherA. pathC. beforeC. receivedC. becauseC. transformedC. revolutionaryC. approachC. venturedC. beneficialC. howD. afterD. forgotD. howeverD. assuredD. primitiveD. avoidD. extendedD. syntheticD. whichD. wayC. roadPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. The value of the penny has been dropping for years。

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