2003年学位英语考试试卷B[附答案]
2003年6月PRETCO考试B级真题试卷(含答案)
样题2003年6月PRETCO考试(kǎoshì)B级真题试卷（含答案）３级考试(kǎoshì)试卷是全英的，一定要看清题目！Part I Listening Comprehension ( 15 minutes)【听力(tīnglì)部分】Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A) New York City.B) An evening party.C) An air trip.D) The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin1. A) BoatingB) WalkingC) RunningD) Driving2. A) She allows the man to smoke in the room.B) She will open the window for the man.C) She doesn't like the man to smoke in the room.D) She doesn't mind the man's opening the window.3. A) .B) In a bookstore.C) In a library.D) In a hotel.4. A) Write a reporB) Type a reportC) Check a report.D) Read a report.5. A) A waitress.B) A salesgirlC) A housewifeD) A receptionist.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken only two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices markedA) ,B) ,C) andD) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.6. A) OneB) TwoC) ThreeD) Four7. A) GrassB) VegetablesC) RosesD) Trees8. A) In a small yard.B) In a big garden.C) On the roof.D) In the greenhouse.9. A) $70B) $20C) $10D) $1710. A) He ties.B) He didn't have enough money.C) He might get some from his children.D) He had to save money for his birthday.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in not more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answer on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now the passage will begin.【填空(tiánkòng)，三字以内】11. How was the traveler when he got to the country inn?He was_______________________.12. Why couldn't the traveler get near the fire?Because the room was very____________________.13. Why did the people run out to see the horse?Because they were curious to see a horse eating_______________.14. What did the traveler went outside?He sat down beside the fire and______________.15. Who ate the fish in the end?_____________________________.答案(dá àn)：11. wet and cold12. crowned13. fish14. warmed himself15. The travelerPart II Vocabulary and Structure（15 minutes）【词汇(cíhuì)与语法】Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section A 【单项选择题】16. —“How about having dinner at Sun Restaurant?” —“ It _________ good.”A) smellsB) looksC) soundsD) appears17. Seldom ______ my boss in such good mood（心情(xīnqíng)）since I came to work in this company .A) I sawB) I have beenC) have I seenD) do I see18. You’d better _______ the whole article at once.A) copyB) copyingC) to copyD) copied19. The machine much noise _______ we have it repaired.A) whenB) becauseC) ifD) unless20. The manager told us never to _______ till tomorrow what we can do today.A) come upB) put offC) turn onD) give out21. The children are getting more and more excited when Christmas is________ near.A) drawingB) joiningC) takingD) operating22. The old man has two daughters, ________ are doctors.A) both of themB) both of whomC) both whoD) they both23. If you travel in a foreign country, a tour ________ may save you a lot of trouble.A) directorB) helperC) guideD) assistant24. Dinner wil l be ready _______. Let’s go and wash our hands.A) at allB) at leastC) just nowD) right away25. If you ________ smoking and drinking, soon.A) gave upB) give upC) had given upD) will give upSection B【变形(biàn xíng)填空】Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. John is the (clever)________ student I have ever taught.27. His suggestions turned out to be very(effect) ________ in the improvement of our production.28. Sixty people(employ) ________in this big factory last year.29. It is difficult for a(foreign) ________ to learn Chinese.30. Both of the twin brothers(be) ________capable of doing technical work at present.31. When Jenny came to Britain, she had to get used to(drive) ________on the left.32. She is well-known for her excellent(achieve) ________in her career.33. The chairman speaker(limit) ________ himself to fifteen minutes.34. He is (confidence) ________ even though he has failed several times.35. No student is supposed(spend) ________so much money in school in a week.答案(dá àn)：16-26. CAABD BCADB26. illness 27. successful 28. painting 29. drawing 30. have spent 31. crossing 32. highly 33. walk 34. talking 35. have collectedPart III Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)【阅读(yuèdú)理解】Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1People today are still talking about the generation gap（代沟(dài ɡōu)）. Some parents complain that their children do not show them proper respect, while children complain that their parents do not understand them at all. What has gone wrong? Why has the generation gap appeared?One important cause is that young people want tostyle. In more traditional societies, when children grow up, they are expected to live in the same area as their parents, to many people that their parents like, and often to continue the family occupation.Parents often expect their children to do better than they do, to find better jobs, to make more money, and to do all the things that they were unable to do. Often, however, the high wishes that parents place on their children are another cause of the generation gap.Finally, the high speed of social changes deepens the gap. In a traditionalculture, people are valued for their wisdom, but in our society today the knowledge of lifetime may be out of use overnight（隔夜(gé〃yè)）.36. According to the passage, children today expect their parents to_________.A) give them more independenceB) choose a good job for themC)D) make more money37. Parents often hope that their children will ________.A) make as much money as they doB) be more successful than they areC) choose jobs according to their own willD) avoid doing what their parents can’t do38. The generation gap has become wider than before because of ________.A) the increasing dependence of children on parentsB) the influence of traditional culture on childrenC) the rapid changes of modern societyD) the missing of lifelong occupation39. In today’s society, the knowledge of a lifetime _________.A) is still very much valuedB) becomes out of date quicklyC) is essential for continuing family occupationD) helps the young generation to find a better job40. A proper title for this passage would be ____________.A) Parents’ Viewpoints On Generation GapB) Relationship Between Family MembersC) Generation Gap Between the Young and the OldD) Difference Between Traditional Culture and Modern KnowledgeTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.For some employers, the policy of lifelong employment is particularly important because it means that they can put money and effort into their staff（职员(zhíyuán)）training and make them loyal to the company. Whatthey do is to select young people who have potential（潜能）and who can be trained. They then give the young people the kinds of skills that will make them suitable employees for the company. In other words, they adjust their training to their particular needs.One recently employed graduate says that she is receiving a great deal ofvaluable training from the company. “This means that I will be a loyal employee,” she says, “And it also means that the company will want to keep me. I am an important investment for them. So the policy is a good onebec ause it benefits both the employer and the employee.”Recently, however, attitudes towards lifelong employment are beginning to change. Employees are slowly beginning to accept the idea that lifelong employment is not always in their best interest and that changing firms can have career advantages.41. The purpose of lifelong employment is to __________.A) adjust the needs of the company to its employeesB) make employees loyal to their companyC) select the best skilled young employeesD) keep the skilled staff satisfied42. By training its employees, a company can make them _________.A) do their work more easilyB) more interested in their workC) willing to invest money into the countryD) posses the necessary qualities for the job43. Talking about the training she has received, a recently employed graduate has the view that _________.A) it is still well-received by all the staff members todayB) it is valuable to the employer and the employeesC) it is helpful for attracting young employeesD) it is both useful and interesting44. Attitudes towards lifelong employment are changing because _________.A) job changes have career advantages.B) it’s boring to work in only one company.C) only the employer benefits from such employment.D) stable employment opportunities45. The passage is mainly about ___________.A) lifelong training of employeesB) policies of lifelong employmentC) attitudes towards lifelong employmentD) employers’ interest in lifelong employment答案(dáàn)：ＤＢＣＡＡＡＢＣＤＡTask 3【根据(gēnjù)短文填词，三字以内】Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marker 46 to 50 in not more than 3 words in the table below.Over a million people visit Hawaii（夏威夷）each year because of its beautiful weather and wonderful scenery（景色(jǐngsè)）. The Hawaiian islands have very mild temperatures. For example, August, the hottest month, average 78.4oF, while February, the coldest month, averages 71.9oF. In addition, the rainfall in Hawaii is not very heavy because mountains on the north of each island stop incoming storms; for instance, Honolulu averages only 23 inches of rain per year. This beautiful weather helps tourists to enjoy Hawaii’s wonderful natural scenery, from mountain waterfa lls to fields of flowers and fruits. And Hawaii’s beautiful beaches are everywhere — from the lovely Kona coast beaches on the large island of Hawaii to Waikiki Beach on Oahu. Warm sunshine and beautiful beaches — itmany people visit Hawaii each year. Are you going to join us? Don’t miss the chance!HawaiiFamous for its: 1) (46)______and2)(47) ______Average Temperature: ranging from (48) ______to 78.4oFAnnual rainfall in Honolulu:(49) ______Attractions for tourists:(50) ______and beautiful beaches答案(dá àn)：46. Brain store 47. two business days 48. phone 49.fax 50. 90 daysTask 4【单词(dāncí)搭配】Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A— answer phoneB— burglar alarmC— date-stampD— electronic display materialE— headed paperF— office information systemG— shorthandH— annual reportI— registered deliveryJ— office automationK— time sheetL— computer packageM— handbookN— waste basketO— card-indexP— blueprintExample: (B) 防盗报警器(G) 速记51. （）年度报告（）电子显示材料52. （）计算机程序包（）邮戳日期53. （）办公自动化（）废纸篓54. （）印有信头的信纸（）录音电话55. （）挂号邮件（）办公室信息系统答案：51. S N 52. G P 53. F A 54. U C 55. M DTask 5【根据短文填词，三字以内】APPOINTMENTSYOUNG Italian girl, student, speaks English and French, seeks post in a school or family, giving lessons or looking after children. — Write Box L. 1367, The Daily—, London, E.C. 4.YOUNG man, once an officer, office work, is willing to go to any part of the world and to do anything legal; speaks several languages; drives all makes of cars; exciting work more important than salary. —Write Box F. 238, The Daily —, London, E. C.MARRIED couple wanted Gardener; country house 2 miles from Oxford, good bus service; family three adults, five children; wages ￡ 9; comfortable rooms with central heating. — Write Box S, 754. The Daily —, London, E. C.56. What kind of work is suitable for the Italian girl?Teach classes or___________________.57. What foreign languages does the Italian girl know?She knows___________________.58. Why is the young man tired of his office work?Because it is ___________________.59. What does the young man think of salary?He thinks that salary is ___________________than exciting work.60. What kind of helper are the find?They are trying to find___________________.答案：56. select your car 57. Contact Information Form 58. confirm your selection 59. confirmed 60. Customer Care RepresentivePart IV Translation —— English into Chinese ( 25 minutes)【翻译、英译汉】61. This is rather for your for you.A) 这是你父亲的决定而不是你的决定。
2003年考研英语真题及答案解析(高清版
2003年全国攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试英语试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C OR D on ANSWER SHEET1.(10points)Teachers need to be aware of the emotional,intellectual,and physical changes that young adults experience.And they also need to give serious1to how they can best2such changes.Growing bodies need movement and3,but not just in ways that emphasize competition.4they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges,teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the5that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are6by others.However,the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be7 to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers,8，publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews,9student artwork,and sponsoring book discussion clubs.A variety of small clubs can provide10 opportunities for leadership,as well as for practice in successful11dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers,and many shy students need the 12of some kind of organization with a supportive adult13visible in the background.In these activities,it is important to remember that the young teens have14 attention spans.A variety of activities should be organized15participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to16else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants17.This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility.18they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by19for roles that are within their20and their attention spans and by having clearly stated rules.1.[A]thought[B]idea[C]opinion[D]advice2.[A]strengthen[B]accommodate[C]stimulate[D]enhance3.[A]care[B]nutrition[C]exercise[D]leisure4.[A]If[B]Although[C]Whereas[D]Because5.[A]assistance[B]guidance[C]confidence[D]tolerance6.[A]claimed[B]admired[C]ignored[D]surpassed7.[A]improper[B]risky[C]fair[D]wise8.[A]in effect[B]as a result[C]for example[D]in a sense9.[A]displaying[B]describing[C]creating[D] exchanging10.[A]durable[B]excessive[C]surplus[D]multiple11.[A]group[B]individual[C]personnel[D] corporation12.[A]consent[B]insurance[C]admission[D]security13.[A]particularly[B]barely[C]definitely[D]rarely14.[A]similar[B]long[C]different[D]short15.[A]if only[B]now that[C]so that[D]even if16.[A]everything[B]anything[C]nothing[D]something17.[A]off[B]down[C]out[D]alone18.[A]On the contrary[B]On the average[C]On the whole[D]On the other hand19.[A]making[B]standing[C]planning[D]taking20.[A]capability[B]responsibility[C]proficiency[D] efficiencySection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A],[B],[C]or[D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.(40points)Text1Wild Bill Donovan would have loved the Inter net.The American spymaster who built the Office of Strategic Services in the World WarⅡand later laid the roots for the CIA was fascinated with information.Donovan believed in using whatever tools came to hand in the“great game”of espionage—spying as a“profession.”These days the Net,which has already re-made such everyday pastimes as buying books and sending mail,is reshaping Donovan’s vocation as well.The latest revolution isn’t simply a matter of gentlemen reading other gentlemen’s e-mail.That kind of electronic spying has been going on for decades. In the past three or four years,the World Wide Web has given birth to a whole industry of point-and-click spying.The spooks call it“open source intelligence,”and as the Net grows,it is becoming increasingly influential.In1995the CIA held a contest to see who could compile the most data about Burundi.The winner,by a large margin, was a tiny Virginia company called Open-Source Solutions，whose clear advantage was its mastery of the electronic world.Among the firms making the biggest splash in the new world is Straitford,Inc., a private intelligence-analysis firm based in Austin,Texas.Straitford makes moneyby selling the results of spying(covering nations from Chile to Russia)to corporations like energy-services firm McDermott International.Many of its predictions are available online at .Straiford president George Friedman says he sees the online world as a kind of mutually reinforcing tool for both information collection and distribution,a spymaster’s st week his firm was busy vacuuming up data bits from the far corners of the world and predicting a crisis in Ukraine.“As soon as that report runs,we’ll suddenly get500new internet sign-ups from Ukraine,”says Friedman, a former political science professor.“And we’ll hear back from some of them.”Open-source spying does have its risks,of course,since it can be difficult to tell good information from bad.That’s where Straitford earns its keep.Friedman relies on a lean staff of20in Austin.Several of his staff members have military-intelligence backgrounds.He sees the firm’s outsider status as the key to its success.Straitford’s briefs don’t sound like the usual Washington back-and-forthing,whereby agencies avoid dramatic declarations on the chance they might be wrong.Straitford,says Friedman,takes pride in its independent voice.21.The emergence of the Net has.[A]received support from fans like Donovan[B]remolded the intelligence services[C]restored many common pastimes[D]revived spying as a profession22.Donovan’s story is mentioned in the text to.[A]introduce the topic of online spying[B]show how he fought for the US[C]give an episode of the information war[D]honor his unique services to the CIA23.The phrase“making the biggest splash”(line1,paragraph3)most probablymeans.[A]causing the biggest trouble[B]exerting the greatest effort[C]achieving the greatest success[D]enjoying the widest popularity24.It can be learned from paragraph4that.[A]straitford’s prediction about Ukraine has proved true[B]straitford guarantees the truthfulness of its information[C]straitford’s business is characterized by unpredictability[D]straitford is able to provide fairly reliable information25.Straitford is most proud of its.[A]official status[B]nonconformist image[C]efficient staff[D]military backgroundText2To paraphrase18th-century statesman Edmund Burke,“all that is needed for the triumph of a misguided cause is that good people do nothing.”One such cause now seeks to end biomedical research because of the theory that animals have rights ruling out their use in research.Scientists need to respond forcefully to animal rights advocates,whose arguments are confusing the public and thereby threatening advances in health knowledge and care.Leaders of the animal rights movement target biomedical research because it depends on public funding,and few people understand the process of health care research.Hearing allegations of cruelty to animals in research settings,many are perplexed that anyone would deliberately harm an animal.For example,a grandmotherly woman staffing an animal rights booth at a recent street fair was distributing a brochure that encouraged readers not to use anything that comes from or is tested in animals—no meat,no fur,no medicines.Asked if she opposed immunizations,she wanted to know if vaccines come from animal research. When assured that they do,she replied,“Then I would have to say yes.”Asked what will happen when epidemics return,she said,“Don’t worry,scientists will find some way of using computers.”Such well-meaning people just don’t understand.Scientists must communicate their message to the public in a compassionate, understandable way—in human terms,not in the language of molecular biology.We need to make clear the connection between animal research and a grandmother’s hip replacement,a father’s bypass operation,a baby’s vaccinations,and even a pet’s shots.To those who are unaware that animal research was needed to produce these treatments,as well as new treatments and vaccines,animal research seems wasteful at best and cruel at worst.Much can be done.Scientists could“adopt”middle school classes and present their own research.They should be quick to respond to letters to the editor,lest animal rights misinformation go unchallenged and acquire a deceptive appearance of truth.Research institutions could be opened to tours,to show that laboratory animals receive humane care.Finally,because the ultimate stakeholders are patients, the health research community should actively recruit to its cause not only well-known personalities such as Stephen Cooper,who has made courageous statements about the value of animal research,but all who receive medical treatment.If good people do nothing,there is a real possibility that an uninformed citizenry will extinguish the precious embers of medical progress.26.The author begins his article with Edmund Burke’s words to.[A]call on scientists to take some actions[B]criticize the misguided cause of animal rights[C]warn of the doom of biomedical research[D]show the triumph of the animal rights movement27.Misled people tend to think that using an animal in research is.[A]cruel but natural[B]inhuman and unacceptable[C]inevitable but vicious[D]pointless and wasteful28.The example of the grandmotherly woman is used to show the public’s.[A]discontent with animal research[B]ignorance about medical science[C]indifference to epidemics[D]anxiety about animal rights29.The author believes that,in face of the challenge from animal rights advocates,scientists should.[A]communicate more with the public[B]employ hi-tech means in research[C]feel no shame for their cause[D]strive to develop new cures30.From the text we learn that Stephen Cooper is.[A]a well-known humanist[B]a medical practitioner[C]an enthusiast in animal rights[D]a supporter of animal researchText3In recent years,railroads have been combining with each other,merging into supersystems,causing heightened concerns about monopoly.As recently as1995,the top four railroads accounted for under70percent of the total ton-miles moved by rails.Next year,after a series of mergers is completed,just four railroads will control well over90percent of all the freight moved by major rail carriers.Supporters of the new supersystems argue that these mergers will allow for substantial cost reductions and better coordinated service.Any threat of monopoly, they argue,is removed by fierce competition from trucks.But many shippers complain that for heavy bulk commodities traveling long distances,such as coal,chemicals, and grain,trucking is too costly and the railroads therefore have them by the throat.The vast consolidation within the rail industry means that most shippers are served by only one rail company.Railroads typically charge such“captive”shippers 20to30percent more than they do when another railroad is competing for the business. Shippers who feel they are being overcharged have the right to appeal to the federal government's Surface Transportation Board for rate relief,but the process is expensive,time consuming,and will work only in truly extreme cases.Railroads justify rate discrimination against captive shippers on the grounds that in the long run it reduces everyone's cost.If railroads charged all customers the same average rate,they argue,shippers who have the option of switching to trucks or other forms of transportation would do so,leaving remaining customers to shoulder the cost of keeping up the line.It's theory to which many economists subscribe, but in practice it often leaves railroads in the position of determining which companies will flourish and which will fail.“Do we really want railroads to be thearbiters of who wins and who loses in the marketplace?”asks Martin Bercovici,a Washington lawyer who frequently represents shipper.Many captive shippers also worry they will soon be hit with a round of huge rate increases.The railroad industry as a whole,despite its brightening fortuning fortunes,still does not earn enough to cover the cost of the capital it must invest to keep up with its surging traffic.Yet railroads continue to borrow billions to acquire one another,with Wall Street cheering them on.Consider the$10.2billion bid by Norfolk Southern and CSX to acquire Conrail this year.Conrail's net railway operating income in1996was just$427million,less than half of the carrying costs of the transaction.Who's going to pay for the rest of the bill?Many captive shippers fear that they will,as Norfolk Southern and CSX increase their grip on the market.31.According to those who support mergers,railway monopoly is unlikelybecause.[A]cost reduction is based on competition.[B]services call for cross-trade coordination.[C]outside competitors will continue to exist.[D]shippers will have the railway by the throat.32.What is many captive shippers'attitude towards the consolidation in the railindustry?[A]Indifferent.[B]Supportive.[C]Indignant.[D]Apprehensive.33.It can be inferred from paragraph3that.[A]shippers will be charged less without a rival railroad.[B]there will soon be only one railroad company nationwide.[C]overcharged shippers are unlikely to appeal for rate relief.[D]a government board ensures fair play in railway business.34.The word“arbiters”(line7,paragraph4)most probably refers to those.[A]who work as coordinators.[B]who function as judges.[C]who supervise transactions.[D]who determine the price.35.According to the text,the cost increase in the rail industry is mainly causedby.[A]the continuing acquisition.[B]the growing traffic.[C]the cheering Wall Street.[D]the shrinking market.Text4It is said that in England death is pressing,in Canada inevitable and inCalifornia optional.Small wonder.Americans’life expectancy has nearly doubled over the past century.Failing hips can be replaced,clinical depression controlled, cataracts removed in a30-minute surgical procedure.Such advances offer the aging population a quality of life that was unimaginable when I entered medicine50years ago.But not even a great health-care system can cure death—and our failure to confront that reality now threatens this greatness of ours.Death is normal;we are genetically programmed to disintegrate and perish,even under ideal conditions.We all understand that at some level,yet as medical consumers we treat death as a problem to be solved.Shielded by third-party payers from the cost of our care,we demand everything that can possibly be done for us, even if it’s useless.The most obvious example is late-stage cancer care.Physicians —frustrated by their inability to cure the disease and fearing loss of hope in the patient—too often offer aggressive treatment far beyond what is scientifically justified.In1950,the US spent$12.7billion on health care.In2002,the cost will be $1,540billion.Anyone can see this trend is unsustainable.Yet few seem willing to try to reverse it.Some scholars conclude that a government with finite resources should simply stop paying for medical care that sustains life beyond a certain age—say83or so.Former Colorado governor Richard Lamm has been quoted as saying that the old and infirm“have a duty to die and get out of the way”,so that younger, healthier people can realize their potential.I would not go that far.Energetic people now routinely work through their60s and beyond,and remain dazzlingly productive.At78,Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone jokingly claims to be53.Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is in her70s, and former surgeon general C.Everett Koop chairs an Internet start-up in his 80s.These leaders are living proof that prevention works and that we can manage the health problems that come naturally with age.As a mere68-year-old,I wish to age as productively as they have.Yet there are limits to what a society can spend in this pursuit.As a physician, I know the most costly and dramatic measures may be ineffective and painful.I also know that people in Japan and Sweden,countries that spend far less on medical care, have achieved longer,healthier lives than we have.As a nation,we may be overfunding the quest for unlikely cures while underfunding research on humbler therapies that could improve people’s lives.36.What is implied in the first sentence?[A]Americans are better prepared for death than other people.[B]Americans enjoy a higher life quality than ever before.[C]Americans are over-confident of their medical technology.[D]Americans take a vain pride in their long life expectancy.37.The author uses the example of caner patients to show that.[A]medical resources are often wasted[B]doctors are helpless against fatal diseases[C]some treatments are too aggressive[D]medical costs are becoming unaffordable38.The author’s attitude toward Richard Lamm’s remark is one of.[A]strong disapproval[B]reserved consent[C]slight contempt[D]enthusiastic support39.In contras to the US,Japan and Sweden are funding their medical care.[A]more flexibly[B]more extravagantly[C]more cautiously[D]more reasonably40.The text intends to express the idea that.[A]medicine will further prolong people’s lives[B]life beyond a certain limit is not worth living[C]death should be accepted as a fact of life[D]excessive demands increase the cost of health carePart BDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese.Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET2.(10points)Human beings in all times and places think about their world and wonder at their place in it.Humans are thoughtful and creative,possessed of insatiable curiosity.（41）Furthermore,humans have the ability to modify the environment in which they live,thus subjecting all other life forms to their own peculiar ideas and fancies. Therefore,it is important to study humans in all their richness and diversity in a calm and systematic manner,with the hope that the knowledge resulting from such studies can lead humans to a more harmonious way of living with themselves and with all other life forms on this planet Earth.“Anthropology”derives from the Greek words anthropos“human”and logos “the study of.”By its very name,anthropology encompasses the study of all humankind.Anthropology is one of the social sciences.（42）Social science is that branch of intellectual enquiry which seeks to study humans and their endeavors in the same reasoned,orderly,systematic,and dispassioned manner that natural scientists use for the study of natural phenomena.Social science disciplines include geography,economics,political,science, psychology,and sociology.Each of these social sciences has a subfield or specialization which lies particularly close to anthropology.All the social sciences focus upon the study of humanity.Anthropology is a field-study oriented discipline which makes extensive use of the comparative method in analysis.（43）The emphasis on data gathered first-hand,combined with a cross-cultural perspective brought to the analysis of cultures past and present, makes this study a unique and distinctly important social science.Anthropological analyses rest heavily upon the concept of culture.Sir Edward Tylor’s formulation of the concept of culture was one of the great intellectual achievements of19th century science.（44）Tylor defined culture as“…that complex whole which includes belief,art,morals,law,custom,and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.”This insight,so profound in its simplicity,opened up an entirely new way of perceiving and understanding human life.Implicit within Tylor’s definition is the concept that culture is learned. shared,and patterned behavior.（45）Thus,the anthropological concept of“culture,”like the concept of “set”in mathematics,is an abstract concept which makes possible immense amounts of concrete research and understanding.Section III Writing46.Directions:Study the following set of drawings carefully and write an essay entitled in which you should1）describe the set of drawings,interpret its meaning,and2）point out its implications in our life.You should write about200words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20points)第一部分英语知识运用试题解析一、文章总体分析文章主要论述了教师们应该关注青少年在成长时期所经历的情感、心智和生理上的变化，并采取方法帮助他们适应这些变化，健康成长。
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2003年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛赛卷听力录音原文及参考答案(B级)Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points) Section A Dialogues (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the dialogue and the question will be read 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. W: The library is closed for repairs from the 1st of July until Monday the 6th of August.M: Oh, my! My library books are due on August 1st.Q: When will the library re-open? (B)2． M: Excuse me, could you explain how to get to the express bus terminal, please? I have to pick up my grandparents there.W: Sure, you need to take a right turn at the third traffic light at the Peach Corner Street, and then go straight half a mile. It's right next to the subway station. You won't miss it.M: Oh, thank you. It's easier than I thought it would be.Q: Where will the man meet his grandparents? (D)3. M: I need to buy something for my wife. Tomorrow she turns 32.W: Have you decided what you're going to give her?M: I think I'll bring 32 red roses, one for each year.Q: What will the man celebrate? (D)4. W: I suppose we could walk or cycle to the pool—it's not that far.M: Yes, but it's so hot we'll be exhausted by the time we get there. How about getting a number 38 bus? It stops right outside.W: Good idea!Q: How will they get to the swimming pool? (A)5. M: I really hate my work!W: Why not look for a different job?M: It's not that easy for me.Q: What does the woman suggest? (B)6. M: Hello! This is John Smith calling to confirm my reservation of the table at 5 p.m.W: Mmm, let me see. I'm sorry. I can't find any reservation under that name.M: No, it can't be true! I made that reservation only an hour ago. Would you please double-check the list, please?Q: Why did the man call the woman? (D)7. M: My wife had a car accident on her way out of the city with her mother two days ago. She wasn't able to come here to have her car repaired because she didn't dare to drive a car. This was the first accident since she has been driving. Can you examine the car for me, please? And when can I come for it?W: Well, the technician will take a look at the car, and then he'll tell you the details.M: Ok, thank you.Q: Who came to have the car repaired the car? (A)8. M: Excuse me, do you know the phone number of the lawyer named Foley in our town?W: I'm not sure. I just moved here several weeks ago. You should look it up in the telephone book.M: What a fool I am! That'll probably be better than asking everyone.Q: How will the man find the phone number? (B)9. M: Are there any seats available for tonight's show?W: Yes, we still have a few left.M: How much are the tickets?W: They are eight dollars each for adults, but student tickets are half price.M: Two adults and one student, please.Q: How much will the man pay for the tickets?(B)10. M: What one thing do you hate most of all? I think maybe you'll answer, “Monday mornings,” right?W: No way! The thing I hate the most is going to visit dentist!M: Really? I don't mind dentists at all. In fact, I like to visit dentist. And when I do go there, I always feel that my dental condition will improve.W: Wow! You're kidding! I have a lot of problems with my teeth, but I can't stand dentists!Q: Which of the following statements is true about the man and the woman? (D)Section B News Items (10 points)Directions:In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. In the battle of the Hollywood veterans, the undoubted winner was Clint Eastwood. His “Million Dollar Baby” was voted best film by the Academy while he also won the coveted Oscar for Best Director for the second time. The film won four Oscars in total with Hilary Swank picking up Best Actress for her portrayal of a female boxer and Morgan Freeman named Best Supporting Actor.Question: What award did Clint Eastwood receive? (C)12. The London conference has generated new international support for President Abbas to clean up the corruption and ineffective rule that plagued the Palestinian authorities under Yasser Arafat.Senior officials from 23 countries and 6 international organizations have thrown their weight behind a Palestinian work plan to overhaul the Palestinians' government, economy and security forces.Question: What do the officials from 23 countries and 6 international organizations do? (B)13. The European Commission will spend about ninety five million dollars over the next four years trying to preventchildren and young adults from smoking. That's a big increase on the twenty five million dollars it spend on its lastanti-smoking campaign.Question:What is the increase between the two anti-smoking campaigns? (B)14. Hunter S. Thompson is credited with developing a new form of fictional journalism, sometimes called Gonzo journalism, in which the writer made himself an essential element of the story. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas became a psychedelic classic telling the story of Thompson's drug hazed road trip across the western US in search of the American Dream. The story was eventually made into a movie starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro.Question: Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas a psychedelic classic or a piece of science fiction? (A)15. Afghanistan has appointed its first female provincial governor in keeping with the new government's policy of promoting women to positions of power.Interior Minister Ali Jalali announced the appointment Thursday of Habiba Sarobi as Afghanistan's first ever female governor.Her appointment is part of a national initiative to place more women in positions of power. Afghan President Hamid Karzai and others in his administration have urged a wider political role for women.Question: Who was appointed as the first female governor in Afghanistan? (B)16. It only took 10 minutes to auction off the mainoil-pumping division of Russia's largest oil company, Yukos.There were only two bidders, including the large state natural gas company Gazprom, which was widely expected to be the winner.But in a surprise, a virtually unknown company called the Baikal Finance Group won, paying just over $9 billion.Question: Which company won the auction at last? (A)17. From baseball superstar to aging rock star, 2003 was the year Elvis Costello had his share of the jazz spotlight,in more ways than one. With the release of his number one jazz album North, Costello proved why he's considered one of today's best ballad singers and songwriters. He describes North as an album about “melody, harmony, mood and emotion, mostly emotion”. An emotional Elvis also made news when he married jazz singer Diana Krall in December, a match some say was made in musical heaven.Question: What is Elvis Costello? (A)18. The world's first treaty aimed at cuttingtobacco-related deaths has come into force. The World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control becomes legally binding upon countries that have ratified the landmark agreement.The WHO estimates that nearly five million people die prematurely every year from tobacco-related diseases. If current smoking trends are not reversed, the WHO warns by 2020, tobacco will kill 10 million people a year, 70 per cent of them in developing countries.Question: By 2020, how many people will probably die from tobacco-related diseases each year in developing countries?(B)19. In Iraq, the FBI is involved in trying to secure the release of civilians from 12 countries who have been taken hostage by Iraqi insurgents. Four Italian security guards are the latest foreigners to be reported abducted, while nine Americans still remain unaccounted for.Question: What is the nationality of the four security guards? (C)20. When Margaret Thatcher came to power in May 1979, Britain was a very different place to today. The trade unions were a political force to be reckoned with, government was involved in everything from generating power to making cars, and many people looked to the state to provide their every need. Much of that changed during her eleven years in power. She neutered the labour movement, oversaw the privatization of large swathes of the economy, and encouraged people to take more responsibility for their own lives. Much of this was fiercely resisted but is now political orthodoxy in Britain.Question: When did Margaret Thatcher resign from office?(B)Section C Passages (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 5 questions. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneWhat's it like to be a gold medal winner at the Olympic Games? This is what Sarah Hughes writes about how her life has changed since winning an Olympic gold medal in 2002.“In the months since the Olympics, I've received the key to New York City, met President Bush and had my photograph put on a cereal box. I've met so many amazing people, including Britney Spears, Leonardo Dicaprio and practically everyboy-band member you can think of. But through it all I've tried hard to stay same person: a normal 17-year-old girl from Great Neck, New York, who loves e-mail, baking, and anything with sparkles.”“It's funny, but when I stepped on the ice at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, I did not think about winning.I felt proud just to have made it that far. Figure skating competition consists of a two-and-a-half-minute short program and a four-minute long program. Going into the long program, I was in fourth place. However, I was also ahead of most of the world's best skaters. Yet I knew I could do better.”“You need a lot of luck to go from fourth place to first.I guess February 21, 2002, was my lucky night. I seemed to gain energy as my program went on, getting every spin, landing every jump. I landed back-to-back triple jumps, the first woman ever to do that in competition. Backstage, when coach, Robin Wagner, found out that I'd won, she screamed and fell out of her chair.I sat there in disbelief, thinking, ‘Wow’！”“After winning, I got so little sleep that I got sick and had to miss the closing ceremonies. I was heartbroken. But it wasn't until I left Salt Lake City a few days later that I realized how much my life had changed. For instance, I got to fly to Los Angeles to present a prize at the Grammy Awards with the Backstreet Boys.”“One of the biggest things that has happened since winning is that now I can support programs and causes I am very interested in, especially breast cancer. My mom, Amy, had breast cancer when I was 12. She was courageous and strong. She always had a positive outlook. Today she's been cancer-free for four years.”“I learned from my mom that you can't be afraid to live.I love taking risks. Champions on Ice, the touring figure skating show that I was in during the summer, is much more relaxed than the Olympics. However, once in a while I did a triple-triple combination, just to test myself. Sometimes I fell, but landing well after every jump is not the point. It is the attempt. It is the effort. I will continue to compete and try for the Olympics. I might lose or I might win. But whatever happens, I will never lose my passion.”Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.21. When did Sarah Hughes get the Olympic gold medal? (C)22. What has remained the same in Sarah Hughes' life since the Olympic Games? (A)23. Why did Sarah Hughes think she was lucky at the Olympic Games? (D)24. Why did Sarah Hughes miss the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games? (A)25. What did she learn from her mother? (D)Passage TwoHand-held fans began in China some 5,000 years ago. Of course, there is a story about the invention of the hand-held fan. The story says that one day, while the daughter of a famous official was at a festival, she felt suddenly sick from the heat. She took off the mask she was wearing at the time and did the obvious: She held it close to her face and moved it back and forth to create a slight breeze. The other women saw her example and immediately began to do the same. Is this truth or fiction? Believe what you want.The original fans were made of leaves, tied grasses, or feathers fixed to a wood or bone handle. They were used to cool the face, start fires, and for many other purposes. Eventually the technique of stretching silk and later paper across a hardframe to create a flat, round fan was developed. Screen fans soon replaced feather fans.Chinese fans were first introduced to Japan during the Nara period (AD 710—794). Less than a century later, the Japanese had improved on the Chinese original design by inventing the folding fan. This was a folded, decorated piece of paper. The paper was then stuck on a semicircular frame of thin flat sticks. The idea of how to make this new kind of fan went back to China, and it soon became very popular. In the 14th century, the fan traveled from China to Europe. Thanks to the Portuguese traders who brought fans from China to Europe in the 15th century, fans were used in many countries. People in Europe could not buy enough fans. To make fans more quickly, the parts were often imported from China and then put together in Europe.By the 17th and 18th centuries, France became the leading center for making fans. Fans had become an important accessory for anyone who wanted to be fashionable. They had also become more complicated and expensive. Many different kinds of materials were used, including materials such as silk and lace. Designs on the fans were printed or hand-colored. Fashionable fan handles were most often covered with precious stones orpearls. The folding-fan skeletons were made from ivory, mother-of-pearl, or expensive wood, and held together with silk ribbons or sewing thread.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Where were hand-held fans first used according to the passage? (C)27. What were hand-held fans originally made of? (B)28. How were folding fans first developed? (A)29. When did fans travel from China to Europe? (A)30. Why was France important in the history of fans? (B)Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points)31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 36. C 37. A 38. C 39. B 40.BPart III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 10 points)41. A 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. D 50.CPart IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points）51. D 52. C 53. D 54. C 55. CPart V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 35 points) Section A Multiple Choice (5 points)56. C 57. B 58. A 59. B 60. ASection B Short Answer Questions (20 points)61. decreasing62. irrigation, increased population63. fish and plant life64. In the 1980s.65. twenty-five66. they are living in a foreign country67. improve with age68. better at judging people's honesty and intelligence69. as well70. unimportant to themSection C True (T) or False (F) (10 points)71. F 72. T 73. F 74. T 75. F 76. T 77. T 78. T 79. F 80.FPart VI Cloze (10 minutes, 10 points)81. from 82. cover 83. first 84. suddenly 85. famous 86. Despite 87. next 88. happened 89. built 90. story Part VII Translation (15 minutes, 20 points)Section A English-Chinese Translation (10 points)91．例如，在接受别人第二天早晨让他搭便车上班的邀请之后，他或她将不能在双方约定好的时间到达乘车地点。
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河南省2003年普通高等学校选拔优秀专科毕业生进入本科阶段学习考试公共英语Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure (1×30 points)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1._______that the trade between the two countries reached its highest point.A. It was the 1990sB. That it was in the 1990sC. It was in the 1990sD. During the 1990s2. Mary said that Hemingway was her_______writer and that she had read nearly all of his novels.A. FamousB. popularC. CommonD. favorite3. She_______English since she was a child.A. LearningB. had learnedC. is learningD. has been learning4. Not until ten o’clock _______it was too late to return.A. they realizedB. they did realizeC. did they realizeD. realized they5. Once a decision is made，it must be_______ firmly.A. carried onB. carried outC. carried awayD. carried off6. _______born in Chicago，the writer is most famous for his stories about New York City.A. AlthoughB. SinceC. WhenD. As7. The pen I am writing my letter with is different from______.A. that oneB. oneC. the oneD. the ones8. Without his wise mother，he______such a successful scientist.A. would not becomeB. should not have becomeC. may not have becomeD. could not have become9. ______，we shall go out for a picnic on Sunday.A. Weather permitsB. Weather permittingC. With weather permitsD. With weather permitting10. The color______ from yellow through green to black.A. RangesB. constitutesC. ComposesD. consists11. Experiments ______that accurate measurements be made.A. ShowB. proveC. DemandD. head12. I tried to catch the ball but it was ______my reach.A. BeyondB. besidesC. in addition toD. as well as13. Those scientists were conducting an experiment and expected a good______ .A. EffectB. resultC. ConsequenceD. affect14. Under heavy gunfire，those cameramen risked their lives to give______battle field reports.A. word-for -wordB. face- to- faceC.down -to- earthD. on- the- spot15. I appreciate ______to your birthday party.A. to be invitedB. to have invitedC. having invitedD. being invited16. The rain was heavy and ______the house was damaged.A. ConsequentlyB. constantlyC. ConsistentlyD. continuously17. When it ______school work，the professor will treat his students equally.A. comes to evaluateB. comes to evaluatingC. will come to evaluateD. will come to evaluating18. _____, you will never convince him.A. However long you argueB. However you argue longC. How you argue longD. How long you argue19. ______new products have been successfully trial produced.A. A great dealB. A large amount ofC. A plenty ofD. A large number of20. He has made a discovery，______of great importance to the progress of science and technology.A. I think which isB. which I think isC. that I think isD. of which I think it is21. Smoking is so harmful to personal health that it kills people ______each year than automobile accidents.A. six more timesB. six times moreC. over six timesD. six times22. What they have done for us can’t be measured in ______of money.A. WayB. meansC. TermsD. place23. Go and get some water，______?A. don’t youB. shall youC. can’t youD. won’t you24. You must pack plenty of food for the journey，______，you’ll need warm clothes，so pack them too.A. on the wholeB. otherwiseC. HoweverD. likewise25. Meat ______easily in hot weather.A. turns badlyB. becomes badlyC. goes badD. changes worse26. I couldn’t find ______，and so I took this one.A. a large coat enoughB. a large enough coatC. an enough large coatD. a coat enough large27. What_____ would happen if he knew you felt that way?A. will you thinkB. do you thinkC. you thinkD. you would think28. It is _____impossible to find a good educational computer program in this city.A. BarelyB. merelyC. HardlyD. nearly29. _____him do this job by himself?A. Why not letB. Why not to letC. Why don’t letD. Why you not to let30. Almost _____of the population of this country is literate.A. Ninth tenthsB. nine tenthC. Nine tenthsD. ninth tenPart Ⅱ Cloze (1×20 points)Directions：In this section，there are 20 blanks in the following. For each blank there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. You should choose the right answer that best fits into the passage.Scientists used to explore 31 the surface of the ocean. Now they 32 below the surface，too. They want to know about the ocean water and the 33 and animal life 34 in the ocean.In 1934 the scientist William Beebe dived 3，000 feet below the surface in a hollow steel ball. In 1935 Auguste Picard dived 10，330 feet. In 1960 his son Jean dived to a 35 of 35，800 feet.All these early dives were deep. But the divers could not stay down for very long. They had to 36 the surface after a few seconds. Scientists needed to stay down longer to study life below the surface. 37 ，they succeeded. Cousteau，a Frenchman，was able to 38 down to a depth of 36 feet for one month and to a depth of 90 feet for a week.Now scientists are developing even 39 equipment. With this new equipment，men can stay 40 the surface for days or 41 weeks. In 1962 Consteau 42 a research station 35 feet below the surface. Then in 1964 he set up another station on the ocean floor of the Red Sea.This was the first undersea station to operate 43 help from the surface.Many countries are now studying undersea 44 . The Soviet Union has an undersea laboratory in the Crimean Sea. The United States has a laboratory 50 feet 45 on the ocean floor 46 the Virgin Islands. In 1970 five men lived there for two weeks. Then a 47 of five women scientists stayed in the laboratory. 48 came other teams of men. All were there to explore the ocean depths and 49 plans for the use of its resources. Scientists hope to find enough 50 ，vegetable，and animal wealth there to provide food for the whole world.31. A. in B. to C. On D. under32. A. explore B. are exploring C. explored D. will explore33. A. plant B. situation C.surroundings D. circumstance34. A. deeply B. normally C. commonly D. deep35. A. depth B. range C. length D. rate36. A. come to B. come over C. come across D. come back up to37. A. However B. Gradually C. moreover D. Though38. A. stay B. remain C. keep D. take39. A. good B. well C. better D. more40. A. below B. on C. in D. to41. A. even B. more C. several D. some42. A. put up B. came up C. made up D. set up43. A. with B. under C. for D. without44. A. living B. situation C. structure D. environment45. A. below B. down C. under D. deep46. A. away B. on C. off D. to47. A. group B. gang C. crowd D. team48. A. after B. next C. later D. then49. A. make B. to make C. making D. made50. A. mineral B. mine C. minefield D. mine layerPart Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(3×20 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, you should decide the best choice.Passage 1With a tremendous roar from its rocket engine，the satellite is sent up into the sky. Minutes later，at an altitude of 300 miles，this tiny electronic moon begins to orbit about the earth. Its radio begins to transmit a staggering amount of information about the satellite’s orbital path，the amount of radiation it detects，and the presence of meteorites. Information of all kinds races back to the earth. No human being could possibly copy down all these facts，much less remember and organize them. But an electronic computer can.The marvel of the machine age，the electronic computer has been in use only since 1946. It can do simple computations—add，subtract，multiply，and divide—with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. It can multiply two 10digit numbers in 1／1，000 second，a problem that would take an average person five minutes to do with pencil and paper. Some computers can work 500，000 times faster than any person can.Once it is given a program，that is，a carefully worked out set of instructions devised by a technician trained in computer language，a computer can gather a wide range of information for many purposes. For the scientist it can get information from outer space or from the depths of the ocean. In business and industry the computer prepares factory inventories，keeps track of sales trends and production needs，mails dividend checks，and makes out company payrolls. It can keep bank accounts up to date and make out electric bills. If you are planning a trip by plane，the computer will find out what route to take and what space is available.51. Why does the author regard the electronic computer as the marvel of the machine age?A. Because electronic computers are rare.B. Because people know little about electronic computers.C. Because electronic computers can do much more kinds of work that human beings can’t.D. Because electronic computers have been widely suspected.52. Electronic computers were given the name in the beginning just for the simple reason that_______ .A. they could do computationsB. they could work much faster than human beingsC. they looked like an abacusD. they could remember data quickly53. According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true?A. Computers began to be used in 1946.B. Computers can add，subtract，multiply and divide.C. Computers were widely used during World War Ⅱ.D. No human being can work as fast as a computer.54. A computer can calculate_______.A. with lightning speedB. accuratelyC. with a speed 500，000 times faster than a personD. all above55. In the first sentence of last paragraph，“program” would probably mean_______.A. a performanceB. a showC. a worked out set of instructionsD. a TV playPassage 2On the old time farm in America there were chickens and turkeys. There were also cows，pigs，and other livestock. But there were very few machines. Most of the work was done by the entire farm family with the h elp of a “hired” man. Sometimes extra labourers were needed in busy seasons. Horses provided 79 percent of the power used，human labor 15 percent，and machines only 6 percent.Today all that has changed. On many modern farms machines now supply 96 percent of the power，human labor 3 percent，and horses 1 percent. Modern farms are enterprising businesses which keep only the livestock that can pay its way. The children go to school by bus every morning，the parents work on the farm or in the house，and hired help is seldom needed. Their work has been replaced by a whole army of farm machines.Farmers in the machine age also use the new fertilizers，new sprays，new feeds，new hybrid seeds，and other helps developed by farm sciences. As a result the farmers are able to produce more food with less labour. This means fewer but larger farms and fewer but moreprosperous farmers.56. In old days，most of the work on a farm was done by_______.A. all the farm familyB. livestockC. farm machinesD. both A and B57. From the first paragraph，we learn that in old days the most important farming power was____.A. LivestockB. farmersC. MachinesD. extra laborers58. On today’s farms，the chief reason why livestock is still raised would probably be____.A. that farmers conventions are difficult to be given upB. that farmers want to gain more profitC. that farmers have to do soD. that farmers work has been replaced by machines59. On modern farms，farmers need mostly all the followings EXCEPT_______.A. farm scienceB. seedsC. FertilizersD. hard work60. In the last sentence of Paragraph 3，“fewer but larger farms and fewer but more prosperous farmers” means_______.A. hired help is seldom neededB. productivity on the farms has been raised greatlyC. productivity on the farms has fallen sharplyD. more food is never neededPassage 3City traffic jam—one of the least wanted effects of the motor vehicle—is something with which we’re all familiar and for which most of us have an answer. But which solution is best?Some people suggest for better roads，others for cars to be banned(禁止) from city centers and yet others say better public transport would attract drivers from their lonely and boring journeys.But the important question is what natural power creates a big city center. We are，after all，in an age of electronic communication; our big shopping areas have moved out of city centers，and our living areas moved out of them long ago.Yet some force causes offices and service industries related to them to gather in London or New York or Tokyo. This suggests that far from the problems of a crowded environment forcing companies and people to move out，there is a critical (重大的) size beyond which more companies are attracted to move in. Nobody seems to know why，yet the answer is important to the way traffic jam is dealt with.61. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as the cause of the traffic problem?A. The poor public transport.B. The over concentration of shopping centers.C. The great number of cars in the city centers.D. The bad road conditions.62. According to the passage，offices and their associated service industries move to big cities because of_______.A. the convenience of communicationB. the gathering of companiesC. some unknown forceD. the convenience of shopping63. The word “This”(Line 2，Para.4) refers to_______.A. some forceB. traffic jamC. the force that causes offices to move in or outD. the fact that companies gather in big cities64. This passage is most likely taken from_______.A. a novelB. a TV playC. an instructionD. a news report65. The topic of this passage would probably be_______.A. Best Answer to Traffic ProblemB. The Banning of Cars in the City CenterC. The Formation of City CenterD. Searching for Ways to Solve Traffic ProblemPassage 4Mrs. Cox teaches English in a large high school located in the inner area of a big city on the West Coast. Ever since she was a young girl，Mrs. Cox had wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn’t changed her mind.After she graduated from high school，Mrs. Cox went on to college. Four years later，she received her bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in English and her teaching certificate. Then she was qualified to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers，Mrs. Cox takes more classes. Someday she hopes to get a master’s degree (M.A.).With an M.A.，she will receive a higher salary.The school day at Mrs. Cox’s high school，like that in many high schools in the United States，is divided into six periods of one hour each. Mrs. Cox must teach five of these six periods. During her free period，which for her is from 2 to 3 p.m.，Mrs. Cox must meet with parents，order supplies，make out examinations，check assignments，and take care of many other things. In short，her free period isn’t really free at all. Mrs. Cox works steadily from the time she arrives at school in the morning until the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.66. Mrs. Cox wants to be a teacher because_______.A. she likes teachingB. she is a young girlC. she has many problems to deal withD. she doesn’t mind what she is doing67. From paragraph two，we can infer_______.A. Mrs. Cox has received a teaching certificateB. Mrs. Cox likes teaching very muchC. Mrs. Cox takes more classesD. Mrs. Cox is a qualified teacher68. She will receive a higher salary if_______.A. she gets a master’s degreeB. she takes more classesC. she has studies normal teachingD. she gets a bachelor’s degree69. According to the passage, all the followings are true EXCEPT_______.A. she graduated from high schoolB. she graduated from collegeC. she has got her bachelor’s degreeD. she teaches five periods for a school day70. The best title for the passage would probably be_______.A. A Typical School DayB. Teacher Mrs. CoxC. Mrs. Cox Likes TeachingD. Mrs. Cox Has Got Her Teaching CertificatePart Ⅳ Translation (2.5×8 points)Section ADirections：There are 4 sentences in this section. You are required to translate them from Chinese into English.71.这口大钟大约有三个人那么高。
2003年英语真题及答案（全国卷）
2003年英语真题及答案（全国卷）绝密★启⽤前2003年普通⾼等学校招⽣全国统⼀考试英语第⼆部分：英语知识运⽤（共两节，满分45分）第⼀节：单项填空（共15⼩题：每⼩题1分，满分15分）21．Don’t be afraid of asking for help it is needed.A．unless B．since C．although D．when22．A cook will be immediately fired if he is found in the kitchen.A．smoke B．smoking C．to smoke D．smoked23．Allen had to call a taxi because the box was to carry all the way home.A．much too heavy B．too much heavy C．heavy too much D．too heavy much24．—Sorry, Joe, I didn’t mean to…—Don’t call me “Joe”. I’m Mr Parker to you, and you forget it!A．do B．didn’t C．did D．don’t25．If anybody calls, tell them I’m out, and ask them to their name and address.A．pass B．write C．take D．leave26．The sign reads “In case of fire, break the glass and push red button.”A．不填；a B．不填；the C．the; the D．a;a27．All morning as she waited for the medical report from the doctor, her nervouseness .A．has grown B．is growing C．grew D．had grown28．A left luggage office is a place where bags be left for a short time, especially at a railway station.A．should B．can C．must D．will29．We’re going to the bookstore in John’s car. You can come with us you can meet us there later.A．but B．and C．or D．then30．Why don’t you put the meat in the fridge? It will fresh for several days.A．be stayed B．stay C．be staying D．have stayed31．News reports say peace talks between the two countries with no agreement reached.A．have broken down B．have broken out C．have broken in D．have broken up 32．—There’s coffee and tea: you can have .—Thanks.A．either B．each C．one D．it33．—Susan, go and join your sister cleaning the yard.—Why ? John is sitting there doing nothing.A．him B．he C．I D．me34．The old couple have been married for 40 years and never once with each other.A．they had quarreled B．they have quarreledC．have they quarreled D．had they quarreled35．—I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her.— .It was her fault.A．No way B．Not possible C．No chance D．Not at all第⼆节：完形填空（共20⼩题：每⼩题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下⾯短⽂，掌握其⼤意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
试卷：高考英语《2003年普通高校招生英语统一考试(全国卷)》试卷及答案
绝密★启用前2003年普通高校招生英语统一考试(全国卷)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1．What is the man going to do?A．Open the window. B．Find another room. C．Go out with the woman. 2．What do we know about Peter Schmidt?A．He has lost his ticket. B．He is expecting a ticket. C．He went out to buy a ticket. 3．What do we know about mother and son?A．She wants to tell him the result of the game.B．She doesn’t like him to watch TV.C．She knows which team he supports.4．What are the speakers talking about?A．Exam results. B．Time for the exam. C．Change of class hours. 5．What will the woman tell the man?A．Her company’s name.B．Her new address. C．Her phone number.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）6．What is the possible relationship between the woman and the man?A．Wife and husband. B．Doctor and patient. C．Boss and secretary 7．What does the woman think about the man?A．He is not good to the children.B．He is not telling the truth.C．He sleeps too much.8．Where does the woman want to go?A．An office. B．A fruit shop. C．A police station. 9．What does the woman have to do now?A．Wait for Mark at the crossroads.B．Walk ahead and turn right.C．Walk a little way back.10．What exactly does the man want to find out?A．What people think of the bus service.B．How many people are using the bus service.C．Which group of people use the bus service most often.11．What does the woman say about the bus service?A．The distance between bus stops is too long.B．The bus timetables are full of mistakes.C．Buses are often not on time.12．Why does the woman say her husband is fortunate?A．He often goes to work in a friend’s car.B．He doesn’t need to go shopping by bus.C．He lives close to the bus station.13．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Salesperson and customerB．Old school friendsC．Fellow workers14．What do we know about the woman?A．She is fond of her work. B．She is tired of traveling. C．She is interested in law. 15．What is the man?A．A company manager. B．A salesperson. C．A lawyer.16．Why does the woman ask for the man’s address?A．To send him a book.B．To get together with him.C．To repair something at his home.17．What is the aim of the program?A．To keep trainees in shape.B．To improve public relations.C．To develop leadership skills.18．Which of the following will the trainess be doing during the program?A．Attenling lectures on managementB．Preparing reports for the company.C．Making plans for a journey.19．How long will the program last?A．8 days B．12 days C．20 days.20．If people want to join the program, what should they do after the meeting?A．Take a pre-test B．Pay for the program. C．Sign on a piece of paper.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）21．Don’t be afraid of asking for help it is needed.A．unless B．since C．although D．when22．A cook will be immediately fired if he is found in the kitchen.A．smoke B．smoking C．to smoke D．smoked23．Allen had to call a taxi because the box was to carry all the way home.A．much too heavy B．too much heavy C．heavy too much D．too heavy much 24．—Sorry, Joe, I didn’t mean to…—Don’t call me “Joe”. I’m Mr Parker to you, and you forget it!A．do B．didn’t C．did D．don’t25．If anybody calls, tell them I’m out, and ask them to their name and address.A．pass B．write C．take D．leave26．The sign reads “In case of fire, break the glass and push red button.”A．不填；a B．不填；the C．the; the D．a;a27．All morning as she waited for the medical report from the doctor, her nervouseness .A．has grown B．is growing C．grew D．had grown28．A left luggage office is a place where bags be left for a short time, especially at a railway station.A．should B．can C．must D．will29．We’re going to the bookstore in John’s car. You can come with us you can meet us there later.A．but B．and C．or D．then30．Why don’t you put the meat in the fridge? It will fresh for several days.A．be stayed B．stay C．be staying D．have stayed31．News reports say peace talks between the two countries with no agreement reached.A．have broken down B．have broken out C．have broken in D．have broken up 32．—There’s coffee and tea: you can have .—Thanks.A．either B．each C．one D．it33．—Susan, go and join your sister cleaning the yard.—Why ? John is sitting there doing nothing.A．him B．he C．I D．me34．The old couple have been married for 40 years and never once with each other.A．they had quarreled B．they have quarreledC．have they quarreled D．had they quarreled35．—I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her.—.It was her fault.A．No way B．Not possible C．No chance D．Not at all第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
2003年英语真题+答案解析
2003年英语真题+答案解析河南省2003年普通高等学校选拔优秀专科毕业生进入本科阶段学习考试公共英语Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure (1×30 points)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1._______that the trade between the two countries reached its highest point.A. It was the 1990sB. That it was in the 1990sC. It was in the 1990sD. During the 1990s2. Mary said that Hemingway was her_______writer and that she had read nearly all of his novels.A. FamousB. popularC. CommonD. favorite3. She_______English since she was a child.A. LearningB. had learnedC. is learningD. has been learning4. Not until ten o’clock _______it was too late to return.A. they realizedB. they did realizeC. did they realizeD. realized they5. Once a decision is made，it must be_______ firmly.A. carried onB. carried outC. carried awayD. carried off6. _______born in Chicago，the writer is most famous for his stories about New York City.A. AlthoughB. SinceC. WhenD. As7. The pen I am writing my letter with is different from______.A. that oneB. oneC. the oneD. the ones8. Without his wise mother，he______such a successful scientist.A. would not becomeB. should not have becomeC. may not have becomeD. could not have become9. ______，we shall go out for a picnic on Sunday.A. Weather permitsB. Weather permittingC. With weather permitsD. With weather permitting10. The color______ from yellow through green to black.A. RangesB. constitutesC. ComposesD. consists11. Experiments ______that accurate measurements be made.A. ShowB. proveC. DemandD. head12. I tried to catch the ball but it was ______my reach.A. BeyondB. besidesC. in addition toD. as well as13. Those scientists were conducting an experiment and expected a good______ .A. EffectB. resultC. ConsequenceD. affect14. Under heavy gunfire，those cameramen risked their lives to give______battle field reports.A. word-for -wordB. face- to- faceC.down -to- earthD. on- the- spot15. I appreciate ______to your birthday party.A. to be invitedB. to have invitedC. having invitedD. being invited16. The rain was heavy and ______the house was damaged.A. ConsequentlyB. constantlyC. ConsistentlyD. continuously17. When it ______school work，the professor will treat his students equally.A. comes to evaluateB. comes to evaluatingC. will come to evaluateD. will come to evaluating18. _____, you will never convince him.A. However long you argueB. However you argue longC. How you argue longD. How long you argue19. ______new products have been successfully trial produced.A. A great dealB. A large amount ofC. A plenty ofD. A large number of20. He has made a discovery，______of great importance to the progress of science and technology.A. I think which isB. which I think isC. that I think isD. of which I think it is21. Smoking is so harmful to personal health that it killspeople ______each year than automobile accidents.A. six more timesB. six times moreC. over six timesD. six times22. What they have done for us can’t be measured in ______of money.A. WayB. meansC. TermsD. place23. Go and get some water，______?A. don’t youB. shall youC. can’t youD. won’t you24. You must pack plenty of food for the journey，______，you’ll need warm clothes，so pack them too.A. on the wholeB. otherwiseC. HoweverD. likewise25. Meat ______easily in hot weather.A. turns badlyB. becomes badlyC. goes badD. changes worse26. I couldn’t find ______，and so I took this one.A. a large coat enoughB. a large enough coatC. an enough large coatD. a coat enough large27. What_____ would happen if he knew you felt that way?A. will you thinkB. do you thinkC. you thinkD. you would think28. It is _____impossible to find a good educational computer program in this city.A. BarelyB. merelyC. HardlyD. nearly29. _____him do this job by himself?A. Why not letB. Why not to letC. Why don’t letD. Why you not to let30. Almost _____of the population of this country is literate.A. Ninth tenthsB. nine tenthC. Nine tenthsD. ninth tenPart Ⅱ Cloze (1×20 points)Directions：In this section，there are 20 blanks in the following. For each blank there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. You should choose the right answer that best fits into the passage.Scientists used to explore 31 the surface of the ocean. Now they 32 below the surface，too. They want to know about theocean water and the 33 and animal life 34 in the ocean.In 1934 the scientist William Beebe dived 3，000 feet below the surface in a hollow steel ball. In 1935 Auguste Picard dived 10，330 feet. In 1960 his son Jean dived to a 35 of 35，800 feet.All these early dives were deep. But the divers could not stay down for very long. They had to 36 the surface after a few seconds. Scientists needed to stay down longer to study life below the surface. 37 ，they succeeded. Cousteau，a Frenchman，was able to 38 down to a depth of 36 feet for one month and to a depth of 90 feet for a week.Now scientists are developing even 39 equipment. With this new equipment，men can stay 40 the surface for days or 41 weeks. In 1962 Consteau 42 a research station 35 feet below the surface. Then in 1964 he set up another station on the ocean floor of the Red Sea.This was the first undersea station to operate 43 help from the surface.Many countries are now studying undersea 44 . The Soviet Union has an undersea laboratory in the Crimean Sea. The United States has a laboratory 50 feet 45 on the ocean floor 46 the Virgin Islands. In 1970 five men lived there for two weeks. Then a 47 of five women scientists stayed in the laboratory. 48 came other teams of men. All were there to explore the ocean depths and 49 plans for the use of its resources. Scientists hope to find enough 50 ，vegetable，and animal wealth there to provide food for the whole world.31. A. in B. to C. On D. under32. A. explore B. are exploring C. explored D. will explore33. A. plant B. situation C.surroundings D. circumstance34. A. deeply B. normally C. commonly D. deep35. A. depth B. range C. length D. rate36. A. come to B. come over C. come across D. come back up to37. A. However B. Gradually C. moreover D. Though38. A. stay B. remain C. keep D. take39. A. good B. well C. better D. more40. A. below B. on C. in D. to41. A. even B. more C. several D. some42. A. put up B. came up C. made up D. set up43. A. with B. under C. for D. without44. A. living B. situation C. structure D. environment45. A. below B. down C. under D. deep46. A. away B. on C. off D. to47. A. group B. gang C. crowd D. team48. A. after B. next C. later D. then49. A. make B. to make C. making D. made50. A. mineral B. mine C. minefield D. mine layerPart Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(3×20 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, you should decide the best choice.Passage 1With a tremendous roar from its rocket engine，the satellite is sent up into the sky. Minutes later，at an altitude of 300 miles，this tiny electronic moon begins to orbit about the earth. Its radio begins to transmit a staggering amount of information about the satellite’s orbital path，the amount of radiation it detects，and the presence of meteorites. Information of all kinds races back to the earth. No human being could possibly copy down all thesefacts，much less remember and organize them. But an electronic computer can.The marvel of the machine age，the electronic computer has been in use only since 1946. It can do simple computations—add，subtract，multiply，and divide—with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. It can multiply two 10digit numbers in 1／1，000 second，a problem that would take an average person five minutes to do with pencil and paper. Some computers can work 500，000 times faster than any person can.Once it is given a program，that is，a carefully worked out set of instructions devised by a technician trained in computer language，a computer can gather a wide range of information for many purposes. For the scientist it can get information from outer space or from the depths of the ocean. In business and industry the computer prepares factory inventories，keeps track of sales trends and production needs，mails dividend checks，and makes out company payrolls. It can keep bank accounts up to date and make out electric bills. If you are planning a trip by plane，the computer will find out what route to take and what space is available.51. Why does the author regard the electronic computer as the marvel of the machine age?A. Because electronic computers are rare.B. Because people know little about electronic computers.C. Because electronic computers can do much more kinds of work that human beings can’t.D. Because electronic computers have been widely suspected.52. Electronic computers were given the name in the beginning just for the simple reason that_______ .A. they could do computationsB. they could work much faster than human beingsC. they looked like an abacusD. they could remember data quickly53. According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true?A. Computers began to be used in 1946.B. Computers can add，subtract，multiply and divide.C. Computers were widely used during World War Ⅱ.D. No human being can work as fast as a computer.54. A computer can calculate_______.A. with lightning speedB. accuratelyC. with a speed 500，000 times faster than a personD. all above55. In the first sentence of last paragraph，“program” would probably mean_______.A. a performanceB. a showC. a worked out set of instructionsD. a TV playPassage 2On the old time farm in America there were chickens and turkeys. There were also cows，pigs，and other livestock. But there were very few machines. Most of the work was done by the entire farm family with the h elp of a “hired” man. Sometimes extra labourers were needed in busy seasons. Horses provided 79 percent of the power used，human labor 15 percent，and machines only 6 percent.Today all that has changed. On many modern farms machines now supply 96 percent of the power，human labor 3percent，and horses 1 percent. Modern farms are enterprising businesses which keep only the livestock that can pay its way. The children go to school by bus every morning，the parents work on the farm or in the house，and hired help is seldom needed. Their work has been replaced by a whole army of farm machines.Farmers in the machine age also use the new fertilizers，new sprays，new feeds，new hybrid seeds，and other helps developed by farm sciences. As a result the farmers are able to produce more food with less labour. This means fewer but larger farms and fewer but moreprosperous farmers.56. In old days，most of the work on a farm was done by_______.A. all the farm familyB. livestockC. farm machinesD. both A and B57. From the first paragraph，we learn that in old days the most important farming power was____.A. LivestockB. farmersC. MachinesD. extra laborers58. On today’s farms，the chief reason why livestock is still raised would probably be____.A. that farmers conventions are difficult to be given upB. that farmers want to gain more profitC. that farmers have to do soD. that farmers work has been replaced by machines59. On modern farms，farmers need mostly all thefollowings EXCEPT_______.A. farm scienceB. seedsC. FertilizersD. hard work60. In the last sentence of Paragraph 3，“fewer but larger farms and fewer but more prosperous farmers” means_______.A. hired help is seldom neededB. productivity on the farms has been raised greatlyC. productivity on the farms has fallen sharplyD. more food is never neededPassage 3City traffic jam—one of the least wanted effects of the motor vehicle—is something with which we’re all familiar and for which most of us have an answer. But which solution is best?Some people suggest for better roads，others for cars to be banned(禁止) from city centers and yet others say better public transport would attract drivers from their lonely and boring journeys.But the important question is what natural power creates a big city center. We are，after all，in an age of electronic communication; our big shopping areas have moved out of city centers，and our living areas moved out of them long ago.Yet some force causes offices and service industries related to them to gather in London or New York or Tokyo. This suggests that far from the problems of a crowded environment forcing companies and people to move out，there is a critical (重大的) size beyond which more companies are attracted to move in. Nobody seems to know why，yet the answer is important to theway traffic jam is dealt with.61. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as the cause of the traffic problem?A. The poor public transport.B. The over concentration of shopping centers.C. The great number of cars in the city centers.D. The bad road conditions.62. According to the passage，offices and their associated service industries move to big cities because of_______.A. the convenience of communicationB. the gathering of companiesC. some unknown forceD. the convenience of shopping63. The word “This”(Line 2，Para.4) refers to_______.A. some forceB. traffic jamC. the force that causes offices to move in or outD. the fact that companies gather in big cities64. This passage is most likely taken from_______.A. a novelB. a TV playC. an instructionD. a news report65. The topic of this passage would probably be_______.A. Best Answer to Traffic ProblemB. The Banning of Cars in the City CenterC. The Formation of City CenterD. Searching for Ways to Solve Traffic ProblemPassage 4Mrs. Cox teaches English in a large high school located in theinner area of a big city on the West Coast. Ever since she was a young girl，Mrs. Cox had wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn’t changed her mind.After she graduated from high school，Mrs. Cox went on to college. Four years later，she received her bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in English and her teaching certificate. Then she was qualified to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers，Mrs. Cox takes more classes. Someday she hopes to get a master’s degree (M.A.).With an M.A.，she will receive a higher salary.The school day at Mrs. Cox’s high school，like that in many high schools in the United States，is divided into six periods of one hour each. Mrs. Cox must teach five of these six periods. During her free period，which for her is from 2 to 3 p.m.，Mrs. Cox must meet with parents，order supplies，make out examinations，check assignments，and take care of many other things. In short，her free period isn’t really free at all. Mrs. Cox works steadily from the time she arrives at school in the morning until the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.66. Mrs. Cox wants to be a teacher because_______.A. she likes teachingB. she is a young girlC. she has many problems to deal withD. she doesn’t mind what she is doing67. From paragraph two，we can infer_______.A. Mrs. Cox has received a teaching certificateB. Mrs. Cox likes teaching very muchC. Mrs. Cox takes more classesD. Mrs. Cox is a qualified teacher68. She will receive a higher salary if_______.A. she gets a master’s degreeB. she takes more classesC. she has studies normal teachingD. she gets a bachelor’s degree69. According to the passage, all the followings are true EXCEPT_______.A. she graduated from high schoolB. she graduated from collegeC. she has got her bachelor’s degreeD. she teaches five periods for a school day70. The best title for the passage would probably be_______.A. A Typical School DayB. Teacher Mrs. CoxC. Mrs. Cox Likes T eachingD. Mrs. Cox Has Got Her Teaching CertificatePart Ⅳ Translation (2.5×8 points)Section ADirections：There are 4 sentences in this section. You are required to translate them from Chinese into English.71.这口大钟大约有三个人那么高。
大学英语三级B真题2003年04月
大学英语三级(B)真题 2003 年04 月(总分：100.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、{{B}}Part Ⅰ Reading Comprehension{{/B}}(总题数：5，分数：10.00)1.The passage tells us about .（分数：2.00）A.how man's life will be in the futureB.how future man will look like √C.the fact that man's organs will function differently in the futureD.the fact that man is growing uglier as time passes解析：主旨题。
文章首先问了一个问题“What will man be like in the future—in 5，000 or even 50，?‰敹牡? 牦浯渠睯尿然后从身高、大脑、眼睛、手、脚以及头发等方面分别描述，可见本文主要是在讨论未来的人的相貌。
2.The evidence that man is changing is that .（分数：2.00）A.man has been growing taller over the past 500 years √B.man has got stronger eyes than he ever hadC.man's hair is getting thinner and thinnerD.man's limbs are getting weaker because he tends to make less use of them解析：细节题。
文章第一段最后一句说 For man is slowly changing all the time．”，在第二段马上就举例论证了这一点 Man，even five hundred years ago，was shorter than he is today．Now， on average，men are about three inches taller．”3.Man's forehead will grow larger because .（分数：2.00）A.he will use of only about 20 % of the brain's capacityB.the other 80% of his brain will grow in due timeC.he had rather narrow forehead a few hundred years agoD.he will have to use his brain more and more as time goes on √解析：细节题。
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2003年浙江大学远程教育学院学位英语考试College English TestForm BNovember, 2003Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. You will hear the conversation and thequestion only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, youmust read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the bestanswer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:Man: Hello, Mary. This is John Smith at the office. Is Bill feeling any better today?Woman: Oh, yes, John. He's feeling much better now. But the doctor says he'll have to stay in bed until Monday.Question: Where is Bill now?You will read:A) At the office C) Home in bedB) On his way to work D) Away on vacationFrom the conversation, we know that Bill has to stay in bed until Monday. Therefore, C) “Home in bed” is the best answer. You should choose answer [C] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.1. A) He doesn’t have enough money to buy a car.B) He really doesn’t want to buy a car.C) He will have enough money for a car soon.D) He plans to buy a little car in a while.2. A) $13.5. B) $9.00. C) $5.00. D) $4.5.3. A) At a restaurant. C) In a cafeteria.B) In the kitchen. D) At a market.4. A) She thinks she’s a stranger here in New York.B) New York is a wonderful city.C) She thinks New York is not good.D) She doesn’t like it at all.5. A) Crops in the snow.B) The coming good harvest.C) The road covered with snow.D) The drivers riding slowly on the road.6. A) To meet her friends.B) To got to the bank.C) To see movies.D) To attend a concert.7. A) He is staying at home.C) He is buying shoes.B) He is measuring his feet. D) He is trying on a new pair of shoes.8. A) She is new in the city. C) She is not helpful.B) She is a policewoman. D) She is a resident in this city.9. A) He hates playing chess. C) He was not a good student.B) He cannot play chess. D) He enjoys playing chess.10. A) In the garden. C) In the bedroom.B) In the living room. D) In the garage.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear a conversation and a short passage. The conversation and the passage will be read twice. At the end of each, you will hear some questions,which will be read only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Questions 11-15 are based on the following conversation.11. A) At 1:30. B) At 2:00. C) At 2:30. D) At 3:00.12 A) Inside the department store.B) In the women’s clothing department.C) At the east entrance of the department store.D) At the main entrance of the department store.13. A) Jeans. B) Dresses. C) Shoes. D) Blouses.14. A) A sweater. B) A blouse. C) A skirt. D) A coat.15. A) Sad. B) Excited. C) Disappointed. D) Unhappy.Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.16. A) 1923. B) 1955. C) 1973. D) 1975.17. A) There was a fuel shortage.B) A majority of Americans voted for it.C) Large trucks were causing many accidents.D) There was a sudden increase in highway deaths.18. A) Easterners. C) Older people.B) Westerners. D) Automobile industry workers.19. A) 23 percent B) 55 percent. C) 73 percent. D) 75 percent.20. A) Trucks do not use crucial fuel.B) Trucks run better at higher speeds.C) Few trucks are involved in accidents.D) Most trucks do not transport consumer goods.Part II Vocabulary (10 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes thesentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.21. An individual bird can ________ the call of its own species.A) indicate C) differB) realize D) identify22. The terrible accident killed several passengers—5 to be more ________.A) specific C) particularB) generous D) special23. The wall was built along the river ________ floods.A) in case of C) in spite ofB) in light of D) in favor of24. When he was asked about the missing camera, the boy ________ ever seeing it.A) denied C) avoidedB) refused D) pretended25. I must ________ on your giving me a straightforward answer.A) rest C) insistB) comment D) remark26. It would be difficult not to ________ the child’s father in the arrangements.A) perform C) involveB) accompany D) employ27. Her rough, red hands ________ a life of hard physical work.A) removed C) resultedB) reminded D) reflected28. 13% of those questioned gave bad housing as their main ________ of worry.A) resource C) aimB) source D) origin29. It was definitely his fault --- James was ________ of that.A) positive C) negativeB) active D) passive30. Resentment against your work seems to ________ from the fact that people don’t understandit.A) raise C) ariseB) occur D) happen31. He hoped to ________ a few hours’ sleep at the airport.A) catch C) graspB) grab D) hold32. Luckily Richard had the ________ of mind to take down the car’s registration number.A) presence C) eventB) appearance D) evidence33. Is there no ________ to what you propose?A) means C) optionB) choice D) alternative34. The country has a law ________ employees from striking.A) prohibiting C) allowingB) forbidding D) permitting35. Local officials are ________ of gross mismanagement.A) charged C) pleadedB) confirmed D) accused36. The problem with Louis is that he doesn’t know his ________, —he just assumes he can doanything.A) limitations C) capacityB) limits D) ability37. Aunt Jane was ________ of everyone who came to her front door.A) suspicious C) unworthyB) capable D) convinced38. It’s an issue we’ll have to ________ no matter how unpleasant it is.A) plot C) confrontB) reflect D) overlook39. I will help you, ________ that you pay me.A) if C) in conditionB) provided D) in case40. The president knows that his personal ________ is his greatest political asset.A) feature C) imageB) figure D) identityPart III Structure (10 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes thesentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.41. They were afraid to complain about the noise lest they ________ the people next door.A) would annoy C) annoyB) might annoy D) annoyed42. When we reached the train station, the train had not arrived yet; so we ________.A) needed not to hurry C) needn’t have hurriedB) didn’t need to hurry D) had not needed to hurry43. “You missed a golden opportunity.”“Yes, I ________ that job when it was offered.”A) shall take C) shall have takenB) should take D) should have taken44. Many of the world’s great novels are reported ________ into films last year.A) to make C) to have been madeB) to have made D) to be making45. If the work ________ by the end of the month is delayed, the construction company will befined.A) to be completed C) will be completedB) has been completed D) being completed46. ________ has been mentioned before, nearly all materials expand with the increase oftemperature.A) That C) WhichB) It D) As47. If I ________ run out of ink, I would have finished writing the paper.A) didn’t C) haven’tB) shouldn’t D) hadn’t48. She wishes that we ________ her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet.A) wouldn’t send C) h adn’t sentB) didn’t send D) not sent49. ________ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.A) From now C) Since thatB) Now that D) By now50. ________ the smallest mistake, the successful launching of the spacecraft would have beenimpossible.A) Had there been C) If there wasB) Were there to be D) If there would have been51. When people speak of solar energy, they only think of sun’s rays heating a home or ________electricity from the sun.A) derive C) to deriveB) deriving D) of deriving52. All ________ is a nice meal and a good rest.A) what I want C) which I wantB) the thing I want D) that I want53. Many parents allow their children ________ their own decision.A) make C) madeB) making D) to make54. She said she was busy, ________ was a lie.A) that C) itB) which D) what55. ________ in the United States was set up to train men in music.A) A great many schools C) A many schoolB) Many schools D) Many a school56. It is important that each of you ________ a note-book to class with you every day.A) will bring C) bringsB) must bring D) bring57. Never before in China ________ for the farmers.A) has so much been done C) have so much been doneB) has been done so much D) so much have been done58. The general manager was busy to see visitors.A) much too C) too muchB) much D) very much59. Tired _________ he was, we decided not to disturb him.A) like C) thoughB) as D) when60. Follow the introductions carefully _________ you won’t have any problems.A) provided C) andB) if D) orPart IV Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: There are 3 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) andD). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage:If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a big problem. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what the parent expects, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a reasonable way, the child may succeed in doing very well—especially if the parents are very supportive of their child.Michael Lee Chao Tin is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers a week for violin lessons. Although Michael’s mother knows very little about music, Michael’s fa ther is a good trumpet player. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.Michael’s friend, Winston Chiu Fang Weng, however, is not so lucky. Although both his parents are successful musicians, they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. “When I was your age, I used to win every competition I entered,” Winston’s father tells h im. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.61. Which of the following mistakes are parents likely to make according to the passage?A) To neglect their child’s education.B) To help their child to be a genius.C) To expect too much of their child.D) To make their child become a musician.62. What should parents do in order to help their children succeed?A) They should push the children into achieving a lot.B) They should try to have their own successful careers.C) They should arrange private lessons for their children.D) They should understand and help their children in difficult times.63. Which of the following statements about Michael Lee’s parents is true?A) His father is a very poor player of trumpet.B) His parents are quite rich and have a car.C) His parents help him in a proper way.D) His mother knows much about music.64. Winston’s parents push their son so much that __________.A) he has succeeded in a lot of competitionsB) he is unhappy because he is not self-confidentC) he feels he cannot learn anything about music from themD) he has already become a better musician than his father65. The two examples illustrate the principle that __________.A) successful parents often have unsuccessful childrenB) it is important to let children develop in the way they wantC) parents who want their child to be musical should also be good musiciansD) the more money spent on a child’s education, the better the child will doPassage 2Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage:Although machines have been around for a long time and people have adapted easily to living with most of them, they haven’t yet learned how to live in harmony with the newest of these: the personal computer. This is so because the widespread use of the personal computer is a relatively new phenomenon.There was the widely publicized case of a family man who became so absorbed in his computer that he spent long hours with it. Of course, if he was spending long hours with his computer, he was spending less time with his family. And if his wife needed to see him, he was unavailable. She became so upset by this state of affairs that she delivered an ultimatum (最后通牒), declaring that unless he spent fewer hours with the machine and more with her and the family, she was going to divorce him. This issue became so serious that the couple had to go to a doctor to resolve it. The fortunate result was that the husband reduced the time he spent with the computer, and the marriage was saved.Personal computers may cause people to become isolated from one another since work can be done at home alone. In this case, there may be no need for offices, or for that matter, for any other central gathering place. Universities, or even cities, could be abandoned. Moreover, if that which is now recorded on paper is recorded in the computer instead, people will have no reason to use any paper whatsoever: no money, receipts, letters, newspapers, magazines, books, and so on. If this happens, there will be no need to go to the bank, the bookstore, or the library. Will people then be isolated in their separate homes—alone with their computers and their families, apart from fellow workers, readers, or students?66. We can learn from the passage that the personal computer __________.A) has been around for a long timeB) has been accepted by all peopleC) is not welcome to everyoneD) is not widely used yet67. The man’s wife was upset because __________.A) he loved another womanB) he wanted to divorce herC) she didn’t have her own computerD) he was neglecting her and the family68. The man’s wife threatened to divorce him if __________.A) he continued to spend long hours with the computerB) he did not quit his job with the computer companyC) he did not spend time with her parentsD) he did not go to see the doctor with her69. The marriage was saved __________.A) with the help of a doctorB) with the help of a fortune tellerC) after the wife took over the computerD) after the husband sold the computer70. What seems to be worrying the author as far as the computer is concerned?A) People may become isolated from one another.B) Offices may no longer be necessary.C) People will no longer read books or magazines.D) Factory workers will lose their jobs.Passage 3Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage:It is an inescapable fact that to most people there comes a time when failing powers of mind or body made it impossible for them to manage their daily lives without some sort of help, and despite the weakened sense of family solidarity, this help comes in many cases from children, other relatives, or occasionally friends. When an old person or old couple gives up an independent home and becomes part of another household it does not mean that all the problems of old age are automatically solved; the problems are different, not so pressing perhaps, and their solution lies more with the younger relatives than with the older people themselves.Caring for the aged requires skill as well as goodwill. Much advice is now available for those caring for young children and babies, and there are numerous books to help mothers in bringing up their families, but as far as I know little has been written about the day-to-day care of old people. Fortunately the first essentials, sympathy and affection, are very often to be found, and will carry relatives, friends and old people a long way, but not the whole way; without these two virtues the work of caring for the old can be onerous (繁重的) and unrewarding.Probably the first thing for anyone to learn who has old people to care for is the need to allow them the freedom of action, to realize that their personality is still individual and that social significance is essential to happiness. It is all too easy to take the attitude that the old are past doing anything and to encourage resting and doing nothing. This is mistaken kindness, though it may be an easy way of satisfying the conscience compared with the more exacting way of continual encouragement to be active, to go out, to find worthwhile occupation. The latter course,however, is much more likely to promote happiness.71. To solve the problems of the old, __________.A) younger relatives should play a key roleB) old people should live with younger relativesC) old people should live in an independent homeD) younger relatives should visit the old occasionally72. Advice about bringing up families is mentioned in the second paragraph to show that__________.A) it is the first essential to care for the oldB) it is easier to care for the young than the oldC) goodwill and skill are required in caring for the oldD) there are not enough suggestions about caring for the old73. Which of the following statements will the author probably agree with?A) Younger relatives often, but not always feel sympathy and affection for the old.B) With failing powers of mind or body, the old should be encouraged to rest.C) Young people are more concerned with social significance than the old.D) It is mistaken kindness to encourage the old to look for a job.74. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "pressing" (Para.1)?A) independent C) automaticB) essential D) urgent75. What is the best title for the passage?A) Personalities of the OldB) Problems of the OldC) Caring for the OldD) Housing of the OldPart V Translation from English into Chinese (15 points)Directions:In this part there is a passage with 5 underlined parts, numbered 76 to 80. After reading the passage carefully, you should translate the underlined parts into Chinese.Remember to write your translation on the Translation Sheet.In the United States, certain groups who formerly were too poor to care about anything beyond the basic needs of daily life are now becoming curious about the world around them.76)The young people in these groups, like young people generally, have benefited from a better education than their parents received. All these groups, and the rest of the population as well, have been influenced by television, which has taught them about other places and other times.77)The effect of all this has been to change existing museums and to encourage the building of new ones. In the United States and Canada alone, there are now more than 6,000 museums, almost twice as many as there were twenty-five years ago. 78)About half of them are devoted to history, and the rest are evenly divided between the arts and sciences. The number of visitors, according to the American Association of Museums, has risen to more than 700 million a year.In fact, the crowds of visitors at some museums are creating a major problem. The Metropolitan in New York and other great museums like the Louvre in Paris and the Prado in Madrid are often too crowded. 79)Admission to museums has always been either free or very inexpensive, but now some museums are charging entrance fees for the first time or raising their prices.Even when raised, however, entrance fees are generally too low to support a museum, with its usually large building and its highly trained workers. 80)Several museums struggling to provide service without enough money have had to close some of their rooms or shorten viewing hours. They have not been able to afford enough guards to watch the crowds of visitors who want to come in.Part VI Translation from Chinese into English (15 points)Directions: In this part there are 5 sentences in Chinese. You are required to translate them into English. Please put your translation on the Translation Sheet.81．博物馆向公众开放的第一天，总共有20,000人前来参观。