2012年北京市专升本英语真题及答案

北京市 2012年高职升本科招生统一考试

英语

考生注意：1.答案必须写在答题纸上。

2.本试卷共 8页，满分为 100分，考试时间为 120分钟。

Part I Vocabulary and Structure

Directions: In this part, there are 15 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked with A., B., C. and D. Then you should write the letter in

the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

1. It is raining so that we can go out without an umbrella.

A. hard; hard

B. hard; hardly

C. hardly; hard

D. hardly; hardly

2. A terrible earthquake happened in that district at the end of 2004,

it.

many countries in the world paid close attention to

A. that

3. I unexpectedly

A. ran after

B. which

him on the street yesterday evening.

B. ran through

C. when

C. ran to

D. where

D, ran into

4. ---Can I pay the bill by check?

--- Sorry, sir. But it is our rule that payment be made in cash.

A. can

B. need

C. shall

D. will

5. My train arrives there at eight. The plane I would like to take by then.

A. will have left

B. has left

C. had left

D. would leave

6. I have no idea which was the better, so I took of them.

A. any

B. both

C. each

D. some

7. You should allow your child to voice his opinions they are different from yours.

A. as if

B. before

C. even if

D. unless

8. a heavy traffic jam on the highway, the taxi driver had to take a different route.

A. Having

B. It had

C. There was

D. There being

9. Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely to the outside world.

A. losing

B. lost

C. to be lost

D. having been lost

10. I don’t like these gloves. Please show me another .

A. couple

B. one

C. pair

D. piece

11. ---Did you listen to the speech?

---No. We it, but we had lots of traffic on the way.

A. could have attended

12. What he said severely

A. injured

B. must have attended

my feelings.

B. hurt

C. didn’t attend

C. spoilt

D. hadn’t attended

D. wounded

13. The fans were very excited at the news Djokovic won 2012Australian Open.

A. that

B. how

C. what

D. which

14. Smoking in all public places in China from May1,2011.

A. prohibited

B. prohibits

C. is prohibiting

D. is prohibited

15. The cakes are delicious. He’d like to have third one because second one is rather too small.

A. a; a

B. the; the

C. a; the

D. the; a

Part II Reading Comprehension

Directions: There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. You should choose the

most appropriate answer and write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

Questions 16 to 19 are based on the following passage．

Job Search and Career Planning Seminars

Do you want to grow with the company but aren’t sure what direction you should take? Do you read internal job postings but not apply for jobs because you are not sure how to write a resume or fill in the required application form? Do you go for interviews but feel nervous about answering the questions?

The Human Resources Department is considering offering two three-hour seminars for employees who would like to learn more about our job posting policy, career planning and job searching techniques. The seminars would be offered on evening or weekends and would cover the following topics.

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Session 1 --- Career planning

In this session you would learn how to:

● set goals, priorities, and timelines

● document your skills and abilities

● analyze your personality and interests

● determine the type of job that suits you best

● create the learning plan

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Session 2 --- Job Search Techniques

In this session you would learn how to

● write a great resume

● complete an application form

● develop strong cover letters

● prepare for an interview

● answer common interview questions

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If you are interested in attending one or both of these sessions, please fill one of the attached forms and leave it in the labeled envelope. If there is enough interest in this sessions, dates will be scheduled and interested employees will be contacted.

16. How long does it take if an employee participates in both sessions?

A. Two weekends

B. Three weekends

C. Five hours

D. Six hours

17. Which of the following is one of the topics of session 2?

A. Goal setting

B. interview preparation

C. learning planning

D. personality analysis

18. If an employee wants to improve his resume and cover letters, which session(s) should he go to?

A. Both sessions

B. Session 1

C. Session 2

D. Neither session

19. Who will be the most likely participants of the above seminars?

A. Anyone looking for a job

C. Future employees of the company B. Former employees of the company

D. Current employees of the company

Questions 20 to 23 are based on the following passage．

White rice is the world’s most popular form of rice. But it goes through a milling process that removes many nutrients （营养成分）. As a result, people who eat a poor diet based on white rice may not get enough vitamin A.

Each year about 250,000 to 500,000 children go blind from vitamin A deficiency . The World Health Organization （WHO） says half of them die within a year of losing their sight. Vitamin A deficiency is a problem especially in Africa and Southeast Asia.

So scientists thought of an answer. They combined white rice with plant compounds that the body can change into vitamin A. These plant colorings give the rice a golden color.

The scientists also thought of a plan to give away this Golden Rice for free to poor farmers. But the rice cannot be made using traditional methods. The scientists worked for ten years, until 1990, to develop the technology to add genes to rice. Then it took nine more years to get the genes they wanted into the seed.

Professor Ingo Potrykus says rice with two added genes will be available in 2013. One gene comes from maize, or corn, and the other from a soil bacterium（细菌）.Opponents say such crops may cause environmental damage by breeding with other plants. Opponents also question the safety of Golden Rice. However, Mr. Potrykus says Golden Rice has never been shown to be unsafe for the environment or people. Many agricultural organizations support the project.

20. What is the probable reason why some people do not get enough Vitamin A?

A. Because they are short of food

C. Because white rice contains no vitamin B. Because they feed on white rice

D. Because white rice has no nutrients

21. The underlined word “deficiency” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. addition

B. average

C. increase

D. shortage

22. When did the scientists begin to develop the technology to add genes to Golden Rice?

A. In 1980

B. In 1990

C. In 2000

D. In 2004

23. What is professor Potrykus’s attitude towards the breeding of Golden Rice?

A. Doubtful

B. Negative

C. Neutral

D. Positive

Question 24 to 27 are based on the following passage.

Scientists can learn about man by studying animals, such as mice, rats and monkeys. The scientists in a laboratory are experimenting on mice and they are studying the relationship between diet and health.

In this experiment, the scientists are studying the relationship between the amount of food the mice can eat and their health. The mice are in three groups. All these groups are receiving the same healthy diet. But the amount of food that each group is receiving is different. The first group is eating one cup of food each day, the second two cups, and the third three cups.

After three years, the healthiest group is the one that is only eating one cup of food each day. The mice in this group are

thinner than normal mice but they are more active. Most of the day, they are running, playing with one another, and using the equipment in their cages. Also, they are living longer. Mice usually live for two years, while most of the mice in this group are still alive after three years.

The second group of mice is of normal weight. They are healthy, too. They are active, but not as active as the thinner mice. But they are only living about two years.

The last group of mice is receiving more food than the other two groups. Most of the day, these mice are eating or sleeping. They are not active. These mice are living longer than the scientists thought—about a year and a half, but they are not healthy. The are sick more often than the other two groups.

24. The first group is the thinnest mainly because

A.they run and play all day long

C.they live longer than the other groups .

B.they eat only one cup of food a day

D.they are bored with the kind of food in the cup

25. How long do normal mice live according to the passage?

A.about one year

B.about a year and a half

C.about two years

D.about three years

26. What can we learn from the experiment?

A.daily amount of food may influence our health

C.sleeping may have nothing to do with weight

27. This passage is mainly about the relationship between B.less exercise may make us live longer

D.playing with others may help us sleep better .

A.food and health

B.sleep and weight

C.weight and exercise

D.exercise and equipment

Questions 28 to 31 are based on the following passage.

The number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States has increased continually for fifth year.

The Institute of International Education in New York released its annual”Open Doors” report this week. It says a record of more than 720,000 students from other countries were studying in America during the last school year. The number was 5% higher than the year before and almost one-third higher than ten years ago.

There were big increases from China, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Iran and Venezuela. Almost 22% of international students were Chinese, with increases especially at the undergraduate level. Together, almost half of all international students came from China, India and South Korea.

Peggy Blumenthal at the institute says that Chinese students are now studying throughout the United States. Twenty years ago, students from China only knew of a handful of the US institutions, but now they are admitted into the US community colleges, small liberal arts institutions, and research universities—really spread across the US. Ms. Blumenthal suggests that one reason for the increase is a lack of space in Chinese colleges for everyone who wants an education. She says students and their parents are also looking for a different educational experience.

More international students study in California than in any other states. For ten years in a row, the University of Southern California in Los Angeles led the country, with more than 8,600 foreign students.

The most popular area of study for international students is business and management, followed by engineering.

28.Big increases in the number of international students were mainly from .

A.China, Vietnam, India, etc.

C.South Korea, China, Vietnam, etc. B.Iran, China, Saudi, Arabia, etc.

D. South Korea, Vietnam, Venezuela, etc.

29.According to the passage the number of Chinese students in the US is .

A.about 720,000

B.about 360,000

C.about 158,000

D.about 8,600

30.Where do Chinese students study in the US today?

A.In a handful of institions

C.In small liberal arts institutions B.In different kinds of institutions

D.In engineering institutions

31.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.Home Countries of International Students in the US

B.Study Areas of International Students in the US

C.New Trends of International Students in the US

D.Backgrounds of International Students in the US

Question 32 to 35 are based on the following passage.

Step 1: Use open-ended questions

For a conversation to flow well, it’s important to ask open questions, these often start with “how”,”when”,”why”, etc. Try to avoid asking closed questions that can be answered with yes or no answer, because closed question tend to kill the conversation.

Step 2: Listen actively

People speak at 100 to 175 words per minute, but they can listen intelligently at up to 300 words per minute. Since only a part of our mind is paying attention. It is easy to go into mind drift—thinking about other things while listening to someone. The cure for this is active listening, which involves listening with a purpose.

Step 3: Create a “cocoon”

If you’re finding it particularly difficult to concentrate on what someone is saying, try to imagine a “cocoon” around you and the person you’re listening to. Imagine that the cocoon is blocking out all outside distractions(干扰), so you can really focus on what they are saying.

Step 4: Engage with the other person

When someone is trying to get your attention, or engage you in a conversation, don’t turn your back on them, or answer over your shoulder. Instead, turn and face them, engage with them. Good communication is when you really engage. When you are talking to people, observe your body language and your tone of voice. Remember to use gestures, look people in the eye and smile when you talk unless you are complaining about something.

32.Which of the following questions tends to kill a conversation according to the passage?

A.Why do you like reading novels?

C.How do you improve your reading skills? B.What do you usually read?

D.Do you like reading science fiction?

33.What does the underlined phrase “mind drift”in Step 2 most probably mean?

A.thinking about something else C.feeling comfortable

B.listening with a purpose D.speaking slowly

34.What is your purpose to engage with the speaker in a conversation?

A. for the tone of your voice C.for blocking distractions

B.for the use of body language D. for good communication

35.What is the passage mainly about?

A.improvement in communication skills.

B.open-ended questions vs. closed questions

C.distractions and concentration Part III

D.mind drift and engaging in conversations Cloze

Directions: There is a passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then choose the most appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. Then you should write the corresponding letter

on the Answer Sheet.

I studied engineering after enjoying top marks. Then university life came!

I thought that I must have some 36 disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the materials but they were 37 me. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lecture, study the lessons and then do

the assignments. I couldn’t 38 to win the battle.

During my darkest hour I 39 home to speak to my father saying “Dad, I don’t think I can 40 this.” My father said, “There is no returning home. If you give up, then you are on your own.”

I hung up thinking that what an awful heartless thing to say. Then, I 41 to stand up. There seemed to be no other 42 available!

Soon afterwards, I noticed a poster stating: “Studying Skills” with a place and time to meet.

I attended that meeting and discovered there were several others in a 43 situation and that everyone wanted to help each other 44 this challenging first semester. I soon found a study partner, who helped me immeasurably, and I am 45 to this

day for his kind help.

Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it.

36. A. learning

37. A. after

38. A. allow

39. A. arrived

40. A. handle

41. A. agreed

42. A. chances

43. A. familiar

44. A. put up

45. A. competent PartⅣ

B. speaking

B. behind

B. help

B. called

B. adjust

B. attempted

B. choices

B. same

B. make up for

B. grateful

Word Forms

C. reading

C. beyond

C. decide

C. stayed

C. make

C. decided

C. reasons

C. similar

C. keep up

C. regretful

D. understanding

D. under

D. afford

D. went

D. adapt

D. expected

D. replies

D. pleasant

D. get through

D. responsible

Directions：There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part．You should fill in each blank with the

proper form of the word given in the brackets．Write the word in the corresponding space On the Answer Sheet．

46. When the article arrived, the editor read the first sentence and then refused to (publication) ______ it

47. Family members often talk to each other in (formal) ______ English.

48. We all believe that technology plays a key role in (shape) ______ our life styles.

49. They flew to the US reluctantly, which means they went there (willing) _______.

50. There is (possible) _____ that there is life on other planets.

51. Obviously you didn’t read the (instruct) _____ properly.

52. She has a (consider) _____ amount of influence on the president.

53. Why do you insist on (leave) _____ your dirty clothes all over the floor?

54. Lack of money puts us in a (disadvantage) _____ and unfavorable position.

55. Before you leave the office, please (connect) _____your computer from the Internet.

Part V Translation--English into Chinese

Directions：This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese．There are 5 sentences in this part．Write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet．

56. Without the encouragement and help of my friends, I would have quit school.

57. Grandma took it for granted that food prices would rise, so she bought a lot of rice.

58. Not long ago the scientists made a discovery that this “waste” material could be turned into plastics.

59. The toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can be sold to children.

60. He wants to write an article, which will attract public attention to the air pollution in this city.

Part VI Writing

Directions：This part is to test your ability to do practical writing．You are required to write a

letter．You can refer to the following information in Chinese．You should write about 100 words on the

Answer Sheet．

61.假设你是黄海大学学生李明，得知计算机系 Professor Smith要聘请一名教学助理（teaching assistant），用英文写一封自荐信，内容包括：

（1）你的个人信息

（2）应聘条件（语言、计算机能力及其他）

（3）获得这份工作的意

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北京市2012年高职升本科招生统一考试

英语试题答案及评分参考

Part I(每小题1分，共15分)

1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．D 9．B 10．C

11．A 12．B 13．A 14．D 15．C

Part II(每小题2分，共40分)

16．D 17．B 18．C 19．D 20．B 21．D 22．A 23．C 24．B 25．C 26．A 27．A 28．B 29．C 30．B 31．C 32．D 33．A 34．D 35．D

PartⅢ(每小题1分，共l0分)

36．A 37．C 38．D 39.B 40．A 41．C 42． B 43．C 44．D 45．B

Part IV(每小题1分，共l0分)

46．publish 47．informal 48．shaping 49．unwillingly 50．possibility 51．instruction 52．considerable 53．leaving 54．disadvantageous 55．disconnect

PartⅤ (每小题2分，共10分)

本部分共5句，每句2分，共10分。评分标准为：

(1) 2分。全句翻译正确，汉语表达通顺、清楚。

(2) 1.5分。全句翻译基本正确，汉语表达比较通顺，但有个别非关键词译错或漏译。

(3) 1分。全句翻译约有一半内容正确，汉语表达尚通顺。

(4) 0.5分。全句基本译错，但有个别词或词组的翻译尚有可取之处。

(5) 0分。全句未译或完全译错。

各句评分要点如下：

56. Without the encouragement and help of my friends , I would have quit school .

以上两部分各得 1分

（如果没有朋友们的鼓励和帮助，我可能已经退学了）

57. Grandma took it for granted that food prices would rise , so she bought a lot of rice.

以上三部分各 0.5分，整体 0.5分

（奶奶理所应当的认为食品价格肯定会上涨，所以她买了很多大米）

58. Not long ago the scientists made a discovery that this “waste” materia l could be turned into plastics.

以上四部分各 0.5分

（前不久，科学家们发现可以将废弃掉的材料转化为塑料）

59. The toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can be sold to children .

以上四部分各 0.5分

（玩具要经过严格的安全检验，才能卖给孩子们）

61. He wants to write an article , which will attract public attention to the air pollution in this city .

以上四部分各 0.5分

（他准备写一篇关于城市污染的文章，来引起大众对于这一问题的关注）

PartⅥ (本部分1题，共15分)

评分原则：

1.本题按综合方式评分，从格式、表达和语言三个方面衡量，只给一个整体印象分(global/impression marking)。

2.分数可分为5个等级，即：

1) 14分：格式正确；内容完整，表达清楚；语言上仅有很少的小错。

2) 11分：格式基本正确；内容较完整，表达尚清楚；有一些语法错误，可以有个别句子结构上的错误。

3) 8分：格式基本正确；内容大体完整，表达可被勉强理解；有较多的语言错误，包括少量严重错误。

4) 5分：格式勉强说得过去；内容不完整，但是没有离题；表达上有较大困难；语言有很多错误，有一些严重错误。

5) 2分：格式不正确；内容表达不清楚；语言支离破碎，仅有个别句子正确。

3.如果试卷的得分可高于或低于某一等级，则应加1分或减1分，例如：高于14分者可给15分，低于8分者可给7分，等等。如果不按提示写作文或语言表达完全无法理解，应给0分。总之，评分时应力求准确，防止趋中倾向。

4.字数不够80词时，应扣分。在给分后，每少10个字扣1分。

5.下面是写作中重点内容：

1)格式：书信格式应包括：收信人姓名(或称谓)，日期，结束语及寄信人署名。格式合格者给予4分，漏写或格式不正确者酌情扣0.5分~4分。

2)正文：内容应包括以下4个方面：

(1)你的个人信息；

(2)应聘条件（语言、计算机能力和其他）；

(3)获得这份工作的意愿；

One possible version：