2014年广东成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试卷及答案
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2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（广东卷）英语答案解析第Ⅰ卷Ⅰ语言知识及应用第一节完形填空1.【答案】D【解析】由not easy living with them (their parents)（孩子觉得与父母生活在一起不易）与difficult to live with teenagers(父母觉得与十几岁的孩子生活在一起很难)可知，孩子与父母有“相似的”感受。
2.【答案】B【解析】由前两句，可知父母之间有“矛盾”，再根据regarding untidiness and daily routine tasks(关于不整洁和日常事情)，对照各选项，只有argument(争吵)适合。
3.【答案】C【解析】由前句的untidiness和后面的clothes thrown on the floor可知，房间是messy(凌乱不堪的)。
4.【答案】B【解析】由上文提到的收拾房间之类的事，应是housework(家务活)。
5.【答案】C【解析】由后面的not cleaning up their room or refusing to do the shopping可知，这里应是dropping the towel in the bathroom，一起为blame them的原因。
6 .【答案】A【解析】由下句的However, some approaches提示，可知这里是指“不同的父母对待这些问题有不同方法。
7.【答案】D【解析】从下面的例子可以看出，有的方法比别的方法更能“达到预期的目的(successful)”。
下文中的do better 也有提示作用。
8.【答案】A【解析】指yell at their children(对孩子大声叫喊)之后，意为“但是…后来‟又为他们清扫房间”。
9.【答案】A【解析】改变孩子不爱整洁的“行为(behavior)”。
10.【答案】C【解析】据下文所举的例子“不帮父母去买东西”“在冰箱里就找不到自己最喜欢的饮料”可知，这是让孩子“感受到自己的行为产生的后果”。
2014 年 5 月专升本学士学位英语考试真题及答案解析
2014 年5 月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位英语水平考试试卷一Part IDialogue Completion (10 points)Directions: In this part, there are 3 dialogues with 3 or 4 blanks, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the choice that best suits the situation until the dialogue is complete. With Dialogue One, all the choices will have to be used. With Dialogue Two and Dialogue Three, one choice will be left unused, Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.Dialogue OneHusband: Honey, please don’t leave.Wife: I can’t put up with you anymore. __1__ I’m divorcing you!Husband: Don't do that to me, honey. __2__Wife: How many chances should I give you? I’ve given up on you!Husband: Have a heart, honey. __3__Wife: Save it. __4__A. You know I’m trying hard to quit drinking, don’t you?B. Give me a chance, please!C. See you in court.D. I’m sick and tired of your drinking.DBACDialogue TwoPolice: May I see your driver’s license and vehicle registration card, please. Driver: Sure. __5__Police: You weren’t wearing your seat belt while driving.Driver: You stopped me just for that?Police: Yes, __6__Driver: Since when?Police: __7__A. That’s ridiculous.B. Since January 1,1993.C. In California you can be stopped for not fastening your seat belt.D. What did I do wrong?DCBDialogue ThreeTeacher: Tom, you’re banging the table. It looks like you’re angry.Boy: __8__ But I can’t find the red block(积木).2Teacher: Let me see. I can tell when I’m getting angry because my face feels hot and my heart beats faster. Did you feel anything like that when you banged thetable just now?Boy: Yes, I think so.Teacher: __9__ What else could you have done if you couldn’t find the block? Boy: Mmm... __10__ Or find something else to play with.Teacher: That’s great, Tom.A. Think about it.B. It must feel good.C. Ask you for help.D. I’ve looked everywhere.DACPart IIReading Comprehension (40 points)Directions ：There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.Passage OneImpatience has been around for a long time. There is nothing new about people losing their patience while stuck in traffic or waiting in line. But some experts believe that people are less patient today than in the past. (第11 题)Some analysts suggest that in recent years many people are less patient because of technology. ( 第12 题) They suggest that “digital technology, from cellphones to emails to iPads, is changing our lives. The instant results we get from this technology have in turn increased our desire for instant satisfaction in other aspects of our lives.” Psycholog ist Jennifer Hartstein makes some observations. She explains that “we have become an immediate satisfaction culture, and we expect things to move quickly,efficiently and in the way we want. When that doesn’t happen, we tend to become increasingly frust rated and unsatisfied.”Some believe that e-mail is losing popularity and could soon become outdated. Why? Because many people who send messages do not have the patience to wait hours, or even minutes, for a response. (第13 题) Also, with e-mails, as with letter writing, introductory and concluding greetings are often expected. But many people consider such formalities (客套）to be boring and time-consuming. They prefer instantmessaging. Many people do not take the time to proofread what they put in writing. As a result, letters and e-mails contain numerous grammatical and spelling errors. (第14 题)The thirst for immediate results is not limited to the digital communications.People seem to be losing their ability to wait in other areas of life. For instance, do you ever find yourself talking too fast, eating too fast, driving too fast, or spending money too fast? The few moments it takes to wait for an elevator to come, for a traffic light to change, or for a computer to start may seem like too long a time.11. According to the first paragraph, people ____.A. have been patient for a long timeB. were more patient in the pastC. used to be patient while stuck in trafficD. used to be patient while waiting in line12. Nowadays people lose their patience because ____.A. their desire for satisfaction has increasedB. they are bored with what they haveC. their life has been changed by technologyD. they have more things to do than before13. Some believe that e-mail could soon become outdated because ____.A. it takes a long time to start the computerB. people value formalities between friendsC. cellphones are more popular nowadaysD. people can hardly wait for a response14. The pursuit of instant results causes people to ____.A. have more errors in their writingsB. become more impoliteC. use voice messages instead of emailsD. lose many of their abilities in life15. The best title for the passage might be“____”A. Are We Less Patient Today?B. What Are the Problems Caused by Impatience?C. What Happened to Technology?D. Has Digital Technology Changed Our Lives?BCDAAPassage TwoKids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she hadtwo normal legs. Scout, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren't for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have today!” (第16 题)Scout has faced big challenges. When she was only months old, she suffered from terrible burns. Her right leg was especially damaged, and doctors cut it off above the knee. When she was 14, she got a high-tech leg made for sports and put it to the test right away in a race for disabled athletes. “I remember being terrified because this was my first time,” she says. “But my doctor said, ‘You have to start somewhere.’” (第17 题)Scout was waiting nervously for the race to start when athlete Sarah Reinertsen came up and said, “I’ve been doing this for a while. Let me give you some tips.” Reinertsen, who lost her leg when she was seven, is the first disabled woman to have finished the Ironman Triathlon(铁人三项）in Hawaii. She works with an organization to help support people like Scout.Reinertsen’s encouragement changed the teenager’s life. She lost that first race,but gained the confidence that she needed to compete. If Sarah could do it, she could too. Training hard, she now runs competitively and also finds time to share her story 3with school groups. (第19 题)“Sometimes people look at me or at Sarah and think they have nothing in common with us. I tell them that even if you aren’t physically challenged, everybody has challenges of some kind—maybe with family, or homework, or friends. No matter what it is, you can overcome that obstacle,” she says, “Everything you need is inside your heart. (第20 题) Take small steps. As time goes by, the steps will get bigger andyou will reach your dream.”16. Why does Scout answer “No” when asked if she wants two normal legs?A. She’s scared of changing her current situation.B. She couldn’t have them even if she wanted to.C. She’s satisfied with what she has achieved as a disa bled.D. She has never thought about it before.17. What does the doctor mean by saying “You have to start somewhere” (Para. 2) ?A. She has to find the right place to start.B. She has to do it sooner or later.C. That will be a memorable first time.D. That is a perfect time to start.18. Scout’s childhood experiences ____.A. were the cause of her shynessB. were a nightmare until she reached 14C. didn’t have much influence on her later lifeD. didn’t stop her from fulfilling herself19. Which of the following statements is true?A. Sarah shared her story with school students.B. Sarah started to compete at the age of seven.C. Scout joined Sarah’s organization to help others.D. Scout has been inspired by Sarah’s success.20. Thr ough Scout’s story, the author wants to tell us that ____.A. inner strength can help one overcome difficultiesB. the disabled are mentally stronger than othersC. good things will come no matter whatD. everybody has to challenge himselfCBDDAPassage ThreeIt was a chilly November evening in New York City, and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. Nora noticed a guy sitting inside a cardboard box next to a newsstand. She pulled at my coat sleeve and said, “That man’s cold, Daddy. Can we t ake him home?” (第21 题)I don’t remember my reply, but I do remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her world, whether it was birds in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing suffering and poverty. She wasn’t even four. (第22 题)A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who delivered4meals to elderly people. ( 第23 题)The volunteers went to a nearby school on aSunday morning, picked up a food package, and delivered it to an elderly person. I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how valuable our job was. When Sunday came, we picked up the package and phoned the elderly person we’d been assigned. She invited us right over.The building was depressing. When the door opened, facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked if we would like to come in. Nora ran inside. I reluctantly followed. Our hostess showed us some photos of her family. Nora played and laughed. I accepted a second cup of tea. When it came time to say good-bye, we three stood in the doorway and hugged. I walked home in tears. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something enjoyable that’s good for yourself as well as for others? Indeed, the poverty my daughter and I h elped lessen that Sunday afternoon was not the woman’s alone—it was in our lives, too. Now Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve watched her grow over these past four years, I still wonder—which of us has benefited more? (第24 题)21. The man Nora noticed on that evening was probably ____.A. one of those homelessB. asking for foodC. taken home by the authorD. buying a newspaper22. The author had a sudden heavy feeling (Para. 2), because ____.A. he did not want to take the guy homeB. his daughter had noticed the dark side of lifeC. he felt a deep sympathy for the guyD. his daughter was afraid of what she saw23. Their volunteer job was to ____.A. visit poor homesB. serve meals at a nearby schoolC. deliver food to needy, elderly peopleD. pick up packages for poor, elderly people24. The word “us” in the last paragraph refers to ____.A. the author and the old womanB. the giver and receiver of the helpC. the author and the guy in the boxD. the author and his daughter25. The best title for this passage might be “____”A. A Loving KidB. Volunteers at WorkC. How to Help the NeedyD. A Lesson in CaringABCDD5Passage FourScientists measured the impact that people have on the environment using a termcalled carbon “footprint.” That footprint reflects the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted(排放) into the atmosphere as a result of someone’s daily activities. (第26 题)Carbon footprints tend to be low for city dwellers(城镇居民). Living in a suburb outside a city，however, can turn that footprint into a bootprint. (第27 题) Energy researchers Christopher Jones and Daniel Kammen calculated carbon footprints for people in every zip code across the United States. People living in city centers had small footprints, the researchers found. “It is much easier to have a low carbon impact if your home is close to where you work, shop and play,” explains Jones. Living within walking or biking distance cuts back on the amount of carbon dioxide associated with moving people by cars. (第28 题) And cities with extensive bus and subway networks allow people to travel great distances while keeping releases of climate-altering greenhouse gases low.Not everyone can afford to live in the city, however. And not everyone wants to. Rings of suburbs have popped up around major cities across the world. Suburbs offer more space, allowing people to build larger homes. Suburbs may offer better schools for a family’s kids. But those homes are typically well beyond walking distance from where their owners work, play or learn. So people who live in suburbs often drive long distances.The new findings are an important contribution to climate research, says Matthew Kahn, (第29 题) an environmental economist at the University of California, who wasnot involved with the study. Kahn would like to see the analysis applied to other parts of the world—Europe, India and China, for instance. That would give scientists a better feel for how culture might mix with location to influence our carbon footprints.26. “Footprint” refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released by ____.A. an individualB. an industryC. a regionD. a country27. What is the new finding concerning the footprints of people living in cities and those living in suburbs?A. The two are not at all comparable.B. The former are higher than the latter.C. The former are similar to the latter,D. The latter are higher than the former.28. What is the key factor mentioned to explain the new findings?A. Spending habits.B. Distance travelled by cars.C. Size of families.D. Attitude towards energy saving.29. What does Matthew Kahn think of the new findings?A. He thinks highly of them.67B. He is confused by the mixed messages.C. He can easily understand them.D. He doubts their validity.30. What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?A. To call on people to reduce carbon footprints.B. To offer tips on how to live a low-carbon life.C. To introduce the research on carbon footprints.D. To clear up misunderstandings about carbon emission.ADBACPart IIIVocabulary and Structure (10 points)Directions：There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A、B，C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.31. If I had the time, I ____ on a holiday like that in Spain.A. would goB. would have goneC. had goneD. will goA虚拟语气B. would have gone 对于过去的虚拟，用过去完成时，那么前面应该If I had had the time32. You should ____ that there are no grammar and spelling mistakes in your essay.A. look outB. find outC. make sureD. keep awareC look out 小心find out 找到，发现make sure 确保keep aware 明白33. Just leave your bags there and I’ll ____ the porter to carry them to your room.A. leaveB. haveC. letD. getD让某人做某事have sb dolet sb domake sb doget sb to do34. Visitors from the US have increased ____ 8 percent since last year.A. inB. byC. withD. fromB增加、超过、减少多少百分比by %35. The hotel was reasonably comfortable but the food lacked ____ and the service was poor.A. energyB.standardC. varietyD. heatC energy 能量standard 标准variety 变换，多样性heat 热36. As a place where east ____ west, Berlin is one of the busiest cities in the world.A. beatsB. meetsC. reachesD. switchesB beat 打败meet 遇见reach 到达switch 转变37. If you were the general manager of the company, what would you do ____ the current situation?A. to improveB. improvingC. to have improvedD. having improvedAto do 表示目的38. It was a rush but we arrived just ____ ---a few minutes later and we’d have missed the flight.A. behind timeB. on timeC. in timeD. well ahead of timeC behind time 迟到on time 准时，按时in time 及时ahead of time8提前39. We had to wait in line for 30 minutes because only a few clients were allowed in ____.A. at one timeB. at all timesC. at certain timesD. at no timeAat one time 一次，同时；曾经at all times 一直at certain times 在某些时候at no time 决不40. If the current ____ continues, our country may turn out to be the world’s largest economy by 2020.A. recoveryB. eventC. potentialD. trendD recovery 恢复event 事件potential 潜能trend 趋势41. The historical church was ____ damaged in a fire attack on 21 Dec., 2007.A. intensivelyB. extensivelyC. decisivelyD. repeatedlyB extensively 广泛地，广阔地intensively 强烈地，集中地decisively 果断地repeatedly 再三地42.Women are better than men at detecting sweet, sour, salty, ____ bitter tastes.A. thanB. orC. asD. andD43. She has a very good command of both German and French, and is now learning ____ foreign language.A. anotherB. the otherC. otherD. any otherAanother 又一个，再一个the other 两者中的另一个other 其他的any other 其他任何一个44. We can’t emphasize ____ the importance of air and water for the survival of all species.A. very muchB. too muchC. pretty muchD. quite muchB can’t emphasis too much 再强调也不为过45. While being questioned on the court, the man denied ____ the old lady’s necklace.A. takingB. having takenC. to have takenD. to takeBdeny 后面加ingmind, imagine, enjoy, appreciate, finish, consider,practice, admit, deny 后面加ing发生在过去的，所以用deny having taken46. Not until a monkey is several years old ____ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.A. it does beginB. when it beginsC. does it beginD. before it beginsC 否定词放在句首，用倒装47. Although ____ happened in the developed country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world.A. whichB. whatC. howD. itBwhat happened in the developed country 当名词词组去记所发生在发达国家的事48. During the last three decades, the number of people participating in physical fitness programs ____ sharply.A. has increasedB. were increasingC. had increasedD. have increasedAthe number of ....... .... 的数量后面动词用第三人称单数形式hasanumber of ..... 很多.... 后面用复数during, for, over, by, since + 时间，一9般考查完成时49. She is quite rich ____ money. However, this does not mean that she is happy.A. in spite ofB. in favor ofC. in terms ofD.in case ofCin spite of 尽管，不管in favor of赞同，有利于in terms of 在...方面in case of 假设，万一50. As the train will not leave until one hour later, we ____ grab a bite at the snack bar.A. may wellB. just as wellC.as wellD. might as wellDmight as well不妨，倒不如，最好ACDBCBACADBDABBCBACDPart IVCloze (10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, By C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choices.A woman and a man get into a car accident, and it’s a bad one. Both cars aretotally destroyed, but amazingly __51__ of them is hurt.After they crawl out of their cars, th e woman says, “So you’re a man, that's interesting. And I’m a woman... Wow! Just __52__ our cars. There’s nothing left, but __53__ we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God that __54__ should meet and become friends and live together in peace the rest of our days.”The man replies, “I agree with you completely; this must be a sign from God!”The woman continues ，“And look at this—here’s another __55__. My car is completely destroyed __56__ this bottle of wine didn’t break. Surely God wants us to d rink this wine and __57__ our good fortune.”So she hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head __58__, opens it and takes a few big swallows from the bottle, then hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, immediately __59__ the cap back on, and hands it back to the man.The man takes the bottle and asks, “Aren’t you having any?” The woman replies, “No. I think I will just __60__ the police...”51. A. bothB. eitherC. neitherD. none52. A. clear awayB. check upC. deal withD. look at53. A. unnecessarilyB. fortunatelyC. unusuallyD. eventually54. A. theyB. youC. weD. people55. A. messageB. stimulusC. matterD. suggestion56. A. andB. orC. forD. but57. A. congratulateB. celebrateC. continueD. confirm58. A. in peaceB. in harmonyC. in agreementD. in practice59. A. putsB. takesC. locksD. gets60. A. call onB. wait forC. send forD. run into试卷二Part V Translation (15 points)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and put your translation onthe ANSWER SHEET.Most people do not equate (将...等同于) wealth with a big house or yacht(游艇).In fact, only 7% of people surveyed (被调查) associate (将...联系起来) wealth with material possessions (物质财富) like cars, houses and boats. Rather, to many, being rich means having just enough not to worry about the next payday (发薪日)—that’s according to 33% of those questioned (被询问). An additional (额外的) 26% define (定义) being wealthy, or rich, as having more than enough money to quit their jobs. Still, few people place (放置) an actual dollar amount on what it means to be wealthy. About 17% felt that being rich means having at least $ 1 million or more, and 11% stated a six-figure (6 位数) yearly income would make them feel rich. Yet (但是，然而) most people who are rich don’t even consider themselves rich.大多数人并不认为富有等同于大房子或游艇。
2. 2011年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语试卷及答案二
2011年广东省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题（二）英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions:There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. Louise: Would you like to go to a party this Saturday?Jackie: ______________. What kind of party?A. Feels great.B. Sounds good.C. Looks nice.D. Seems OK.2. Customer: Hi, I’d like a double room for tonightReceptionist: ____________?Customer: Yes, I called you last week from Seattle. My name isBob Woods.A. Do you have an appointment?B. Have you paid beforehand?C. Do you have a reservation?D. Have you made an order?3. Sally: You look great in this red dress!Jennifer: __________.A. No, it’s not. Yours looks better.B. No, I don’t like it very much.C. I quite agree with you.D. Thank you. It’s my favorite.4. Ginger: Hey, how was your vacation?Lily: Too bad. I broke my arm when skiing and had to come backhome.Ginger: ____________A. I feel heartbreaking for you.B. Oh, no. How awful!C. Oh, how shameful!D. I don’t like what you said.5. Doctor: How is your backache? Is it still bothering you?Patient: ________. Now I can’t move.A. Tha t’s fine.B. All right.C. I am afraid so.D. I am sorry to hear that.6.Tracy: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me with this suitcase. I just want to put it on the top rack.Robert: ________A. OK, I don’t care.B. Fine, I agree.C. Sure, no problem.D. Why don’t I?7. Susan: Chris is very generous, isn’t he? He always invites peopleout.Rebecca: _________. He’s never invited me anywhere.A. I must admit it.B. You are right.C. What do you know?D. Do you think so?8. Lodger: I’m terribly sorry that I broke your teacup. I’ll pay for it.Landlady: _________A. No, you’d better not.B. Oh, it doesn’t matter.C. Yes, take care of yourself.D. Oh, can’t complain.9. Maggie: Could I speak to Justin, please?Justin: __________.A. Yes, please.B. Yes, you can.C. Speaking.D. Who are you?10. Salesgirl: Can I help you? We’ve got some new shirts here.Customer: OK, thanks. _________A. Mind your own business.B. We are just looking.C. Take care of yourself.D. We will need you later.11. Vivian: Guess what? Mr. Hale in our office will be promoted as the sales manager.Betty: _________A. Are you telling the truth?B. Oh, congratulations!C. Are you all right?D. Oh, you must be kidding!12. Ted: Do you have to have that TV on quite so loud?Paul: ________, is it bothering you?A. Yes, I have toB. I’m sorryC. Yes, enjoy yourselfD. Excuse me13. Emily: I feel very upset. I quarreled with my mom this morning.Miss Foster: What’s the problem? ________A. Do you want to talk about it?B. You must tell me everything.C. You shoul dn’t quarrel with her.D. Do you think you are right?14. William: What about we go to the cinema this evening?Carmela: OK. ________ ?William: Some action movies I think.A. What’s up?B. What’s on?C. What about?D. What for?15. Lodger: Hello, I am calling about the three-bedroom apartment advertised in the newspaper. _________Landlady: Yes it is. Would you like to have a look at it?A. Is it still available?B. Is it occupied?C. Is there anyone in?D. Is there a possibility?Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage OneAmericans this year will swallow 15, 000 tons of aspirin, one of the safest and most effective drugs invented by man. As the most popular medicine in the world today, it is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild, and it is cheap.Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has been around much longer than that. Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of the leaves and tree bark which today are known to contain salicylates, the chemical in aspirin. During the 19th century there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this chemical, and it led to the introduction of aspirin. By 19l5, aspirin tablets(片剂) were available in the United States.For millions of people suffering from arthritis, aspirin is the only thing that works. A small quantity of aspirin (two five-grain tablets) relieves pain and inflammation. It also reduces fever by interfering with some of the body's reactions. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th-century wonder drug. On the other hand, it is also the second largest suicide drug and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users.Aspirin is very irritating to the stomach lining, and many aspirin takers complain about upset stomach. There is a right way and a wrong way to take aspirin. The best way is to chew the tablets before swallowing them with water, but few people can stand the bitter taste. Some people suggest crushing the tablets in milk or orange juice and drinking that.16. This article discusses __________.A. the multiple functions of aspirinB. how and why aspirin was inventedC. the history and the features of aspirinD. how to take aspirin properly17. According to the second paragraph, salicylates is __________.A. leaves and tree barksB. the old name of aspirinC. the name of a US companyD. a component of aspirin18. Which symptom can NOT be treated by aspirin?A. feverB. reactionsC. painD. inflammation19. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the best way to take aspirin is to take it __________.A. with bitter waterB. with orange juiceC. in tablet formD. in powder form20. The author of this article seems to be__________.A. against the use of aspirinB. in favour of aspirinC. doubtful about aspirinD. not interested in aspirinPassage TwoDr. Mary Jo Bane is the associate director of the Center for Research on Women. Her recent study found “surprising evidence of the persistence of American commitments to family life”, which cast doubt on some common myths about American family.Myth 1: The American Family is Dying Because of the Soaring Divorce Rate.According to Dr. Bane’s study, the American family is changing, not dying. It is becoming smaller and the divorce rate is high. But Dr. Bane says that despite the high divorce rate, marriage has never been more popular. The majority of divorced people re-marry, but only 2％marry more than twice. Most marriages last a long time, and a large proportion of divorces are from teenage marriages. Depending on the specific situation, there’s often good reason for teenage marriages to break up.Myth 2: Working Mothers are Destroying the Family by Neglecting Their Children.“There’s no evidence tha t children receive less attention from mothers who work outside the home than from mothers working inside the home,” says Dr. Bane. “You have to divide the time into different categories: simple physical function and educational time or development time when a mother plays with the child. So far we haven’t seen the amount of educational or development time vary much, whether or not the mother works outside the home.” In fact, Dr. Bane finds evidence that working mothers, especially in the middle class, try to compensate for working by setting aside time exclusively for their children. “They probably read more to their children and spend more time in planned activities with them than nonworking mothers do.” says Dr. Bane.21. Dr. Mary Jo Bane’s study seems to suggest that _________.A. Americans are persistent in careerB. Americans are serious with their familiesC. American families are all breaking upD. American families are perfect as usual22. It can be inferred that the common myths of American family consider family life to be _________.A. in great dangerB. quite wonderfulC. changing too fastD. very satisfying23. According to the article, which of the following is true about marriage and divorce?A. Divorced people never consider a second marriage.B. Teenage couples often divorce out of no reason.C. Less and less people plan to get married.D. Very few people have a third or fourth marriage.24. For the children whose mothers go out to work, __________.A. it is better to have mothers at homeB. almost no attention is paid to themC. no less attention is paid to themD. a lot of time is spent playing gamespared with nonworking mothers, working mothers________.A. spare less time to stay with their childrenB. do more educational activities with childrenC. do very little simple physical houseworkD. avoid disturbing their work by family dutiesPassage ThreeCrime has its own cycles, a magazine reported some years ago. Police records that were studied for five years from over 2,400 cities and towns show a surprising link between changes in the season and crime patterns in UK.The pattern of crime has varied very little over a long period of years. Murder reaches its high during July and August, as do rape and other violent attacks. Murder, moreover, is more than seasonal: it is a weekend crime. It is also a nighttime crime: 62 percent of murders are committed between 6 p. m. and 6 a. m.Unlike the summer high in crimes of bodily harm, burglary has a different cycle. You are most likely to be robbed between 6 p. m. and 2 a. m. on a Saturday night in December, January or February. The most uncriminal month of all is May; however, more dog bites are reported in this month than in any other month of the year.On the other hand, our intellectual seasonal cycles are completely different from our criminal tendencies. Professor Huntington, of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles, made extensive studies to discover the seasons when people read serious books, attend scientific meetings, make the highest scores on examinations, and propose the most changes to patents. In all instances, he found a spring peak and an autumn peak separated by a summer low. On the other hand, Professor Huntington's studies indicated that June is the peak month for suicides and admissions to mental hospitals. June is also a peak month for marriages!26. The seasonal cycle of crime patterns is proved by_________.A. the figures in police recordsB. 2,400 cities and townsC. a magazine reportD. the studies by police officers27. According to paragraph 2, a murder would most possibly occur on _________.A. a weekday morning in springB. a weekday morning in autumnC. a weekend night in summerD. a weekend night in winter28. What makes May a special month of the year?A. All types of crimes happen in May.B. There is no crime happened in May.C. Criminals increase in number in May.D. Dog attacks are most frequent in May.29. Which behavior is NOT an example of human intellectual activities?A. Reading books on philosophy.B. Attending wedding ceremony.C. Working on mathematics questions.D. Innovating engineering machinery.30. According to Professor Huntington’s study, June is the peak month when people _________.A. get divorcedB. recover from mental illnessC. try to kill themselvesD. climb high and low mountainsPassage FourIn Lusaka, Zambia, a young man applying for a job was told to see the manager. He leaned over the receptionist’s desk and asked. “What tribe（部落）is he?” When the receptionist told him that the manager was a Mashona, the applicant replied, “Then I'll never get the job.”This phenomenon is called tribalism（部落主义）. There are more than 2,000 tribes in black Africa. Each has its own language, customs, and physical characteristics that make its members almost immediately recognizable to a person from another tribe. To the Westerner, tribalism is one of the most difficult of African customs to understand. It makes many people think of savagery, warfare, or old-fashioned customs.However, to most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one’s ethnic group. It is a force that can be both good and bad. By definition tribalism means sharing among members of the extended family. It makes sure that a person is taken care of by his own group tribesman. To give a job to a fellow is not wrong; it is an obligation. Similarly, for a politician or military leader, it is considered good common sense to choose his closest advisers from people of his own tribe. This ensures security, continuity, and authority. Tribal loyalty may mean a quick promotion—from sergeant to captain, from clerk to manager—within a very short time.Modern African politicians publicly speak out against tribal divisions. Yet it remains perhaps the most powerful force in day-to-day African life.31. In paragraph 1, why did the young man believe his job application will be refused?A. His behavior was not appropriate.B. He belonged to the same tribe with the manager.C. He didn’t belong to the same tribe with the manager.D. His questions annoyed the receptionist.32. The situation in the first paragraph is an example of_______.A. the difficulty of getting a job in AfricaB. the disagreement on tribalism among AfricansC. the great numbers of tribes in AfricaD. the importance of tribalism in Africa33. What might be the common attitudes of Westerners towards tribalism?A. positiveB. indifferentC. negativeD. none of the above34. According to the article, which of the following is NOT an evidence of tribalism?A. Sergeants maintain security in his own tribe.B.Politicians choose men from his own tribe as intimate advisers.C. Military leaders promote fellow tribesmen to higher positions.D. Managers give jobs to fellow tribesmen.35. What would be the future of tribalism?A. It will soon be destroyed by modern politicians.B. It will remain as strong as it is today and never be changed.C. It will gradually disappear as the society develops.D. It will speed up further division of tribes.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. The government is determined to __________ an end to inflation.A. giveB. bringC. takeD. set37. The outcome of the football match was not as what we had_________ .A. expandedB. expensedC. expiredD. expected38. The university is very unlikely to recruit any student who fails to meet the__________ for admission.A. conditionsB. requestsC. requirementsD. conception39. __________ emergency, it is advisable to remain calm and do not panic.A. Because ofB. In case ofC. By means ofD. In spite of40. The city is ________ of three sections, which are separated by rivers.A. consistB. madeC. composedD. comprised41. The strong earthquake happened without any hints and in the end few people ________.A. revivedB. survivedC. relievedD. surrounded42. Some students ________ school due to financial difficulties.A. dropped on toB. dropped in atC. dropped out ofD. dropped off from43. The ________of telephone has brought much convenience to people around the world.A. innovationB. resolutionC. revolutionD. invention44. The public ________the officials of neglecting their duty.A. ashamedB. relatedC. blamedD. reflected45. With the conditions constantly changing, the result of the experiment is not always _____________.A. changeableB. reliableC. reasonableD. variable46. Make sure all the members of our club arrive on time, _______ there will be little time left for the discussion.A. howeverB. whileC. thereforeD. otherwise47. If no evidence could be provided to prove Martin is guilty, he will soon be _______by the Police.A. relievedB. releasedC. reliedD. relayed48. A variety of factors ________to the final resolution of the economic conflicts between the two countries.A. constitutedB. attributedC. contributedD. distributed49. Such rude behavior is too much for a fair lady like Miss Davis to ________.A. tolerateB. accuseC. terrifyD. account50. Ashley is very showy and she always wants to be the _____ of attention in public.A. subjectB. emphasisC. topD. focus51. The troops marched quietly into the village __________ alert the enemies.A. not as toB. so thatC. so as not toD. in order to52. Since you are still waiting for the result of the examination, why not find a __________ job?A. long lastingB. easy-goingC. temporaryD. terminal53. Years of experience in the stock exchange market has made him an ________ stock consultant.A. outstandingB. outbreakingC. outspokenD. outlasting54. You were not listening to what the professor had said and your answer was totally______.A. indirectB. irrelevantC. irresponsibleD. indefinite55. The Japanese car, which is more economical, has long been considered a _________ to US car makers.A. competingB. competitiveC. competitionD. competitor56. You need to know that ________ arrest is a crime in itself.A. resistingB. the resistingC. resistedD. to be resisted57. She has no interest in cooking and shopping, _______ I.A. so doB. neither doC. so too amD. nor am58. By 2011, the university ________ 10000 postgraduates.A. trainsB. will be trainingC. will be trainedD. will have trained59. Seldom ____ any mistakes during his ten-year service in this company.A. did he makeB. he ever madeC. should he makeD. he would make60. For a green-hand babysitter, it seems a very difficult task ______.A. to stop the child to cryB. to stop the child cryingC. stopping the child to cryD. stop the child crying61. Many things______ almost impossible in the ancient times are very common today.A. being consideredB. consideringC. to considerD. considered62. There are five factories in this region, _______over 100 workers.A. with each haveB. each havingC. each hasD. with each has over63. Who________ that first discovered America---the New Continent?A. wasB. it wasC. was itD. did64. The two tourists __________I shared the room were both British.A. whomB. whoC. in whichD. with whom65. Hardly ______ the people rushed towards it.A. the bus stopped beforeB. was the bus stopping thenC. had stopped the bus thanD. had the bus stopped when66. Being defeated for the third time, it seemed to him that it was no use_______ anything any more.A. to try doingB. trying to doC. to try to doD. tried to do67. Since 1970, Mr. Johnson ________in this hospital and he loves the job very much.A. has workedB. will be workingC. has been workingD. is working68. The Great Pyramid ________the west bank of the Nile River, not far from Cairo.A. is located onB. is situated inC. is located atD. is situated of69. Could you please tell me _____ to repair our fax machine?A. how much it costsB. how much cost isC. how much costs itD. how much does it cost70. This instrument is ________that one.A. almost as useful thanB. as almost useful asC. almost as useful asD. as useful almost as71. What would you do if war _________?A. breaking outB. will break outC. breaks outD. were to break out72. Although__________ happened in the Arctic region sounds like fairy tale, it truly exits.A. itB. whatC. whichD. that73. The question is ______ to send troops to take part in the war.A. if worthwhile it willB.whether it will be worthwhileC. whether worthwhile it will beD. if will be it worthwhile74. ______ that Martin had passed the important exam, his friends called to congratulate him.A. Having been heardB. To have heardC. Being heardD. Having heard75. She wanted to join the group of men________ was to explore the mysteries of the planets.A. whoB. whichC. whose workD. their workPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)Directions:There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.In times of economic recession when jobs are hard to find, it is important to organize your job search carefully. Here are some tips to make your search more 76 . First of all，consider that your job is getting a job. Work at getting a job every day for a 77 number of hours. Make it a habit. Next, ask people you know to suggest other people for you 78 about a job, so valuable information may be obtained. Then, on the day of the interview, BE ON TIME. On time means five to ten minutes early. If possible, take some time to drive to the office 79 time so you know exactly where you are going and 80 it will take to get there. Also，at the end of every interview, ask the person who interviewed you for suggestions and names of people for you to 81 . Offer to work 82 if a full-time job is not immediately available.83 willing and eager. Most important，if you are not accepted, don’t get 84 and give up. Your job search will 85 be successful if you work hard at getting it.76. A. productive B. interesting C. purposeful D. economical77. A. great B. lot C. regular D. reliable78. A. to talk B. to talk to C. to get D. to get to79. A. on B. in C. ahead of D. short of80. A. how much B. how fast C. how often D. how long81. A. concern B. contact C. contract D. complain82. A. all the time B. no time C. part-time D. some time83. A. Appear B. Attract C. Arouse D. Attend84. A. hated B. discouraged C. excited D. overjoyed85. A. eventfully B. easily C. enough D. eventually英语试卷二Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words on the topic “E-book or Paper Book” You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 有人喜欢阅读电子书；2. 有人依旧喜欢纸质图书；3. 谈谈你的看法。
2014年成人英语三级(学士学位英语)真题及答案解析
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2014.05.10Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You shoulddecide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter m the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:The first year of school in America, known as kindergarten, usually begins between the ages offive and six. Among rich countries such a late start is very strange. President Obama believes it isan economic and social problem; his education secretary goes as far as to say that it is "morallywrong". This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary thatyoungsters from poor families enter kindergarten well behind those from rich families—adisadvantage that usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525 words bythe age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered 1,116.(76) Pre.school can help close this gap. So in a speech last month, Mr, Obama called for apartnership between the federal government and the states to expand it to every American child. Itlater became known that "every" meant those who come from families with incomes of up to 200% abovethe poverty line—equal to an income of $47,000 for a family of four.(77) Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work. Theevidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20th new results were announced from a study of9.to.l 1.year.olds in New Jersey. This report found that disadvantaged children who had attendedpre.school had better literacy (读写能力), language, maths and science skills. And two years ofpre.kindergarten were better than one.Some studies also follow the effects of early learning over lifetimes, such as its effect oncrime rates and other factors that may eventually burden society. Critics have singled out agovernment scheme called Head Start, created in 1965, which provides poor households with a range ofservices including school.based early education.1.Kindergarten in rich countries other than America usually begins at the age of _______A. eightB. sevenC. sixD. four2.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Poor pre.school kids have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B. President Obama believes that early education can solve all economic and social problems.C. Rich pre.school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D. President Obama's education secretary thinks it is morally wrong to let kids startkindergarten early.3.Which of the following about the New Jersey study is TRUE?A. There is no evidence to support the New Jersey study.B. New Jersey has created a new Head Start to help disadvantaged kids.C. Sending children to school at the age of four is not going to help.D. Two years of pre.kindergarten were better than one.4.The phrase "single out" in the last paragraph means _______.A. chooseB. think aboutC. countD. depend on5.Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Secondary EducationB. Pre.school EducationC. Poor Kids’EducationD. Rich Kids' EducationPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Humans may not have landed on Mars (火星) just yet, but that isn't shopping a European companyfrom devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. (78) Thisproject, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022 and eventuallyestablish a permanent colony on the planet."Everything we need to go to Mars exists," said Mars One co.founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014."We have the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots to preparethe settlement for humans. For a one.way mission, all the technology exists." Yet the fourastronauts (宇航员) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Mars—forever. And despite Mars One'sthorough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from ever takingplace. (79) The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost ($6 billion). However, Lansdorpis confident that Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rights for themission and subsequent experiences living on the planet.Those broadcast rights will also play a part in helping to select the people who will be sent toMars. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp isexpecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In additon to the cost,several other potential problems could inhibit (阻止) the mission to Mars.“It’s even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, withall the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and of providing for theirown resources for a long stay on Mars," said Adam Baker. senior lecturer in space engineering atKingston University in London. "The sheer size of the rockets you'd need to do this would beabsolutely colossal.”6. According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next _______years.A. sevenB. eightC. tenD. six7.According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. For a one.way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.B. He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.C. We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.D. We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.8.According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT that _______.A. a competition process will be held to select the four astronautsB. the cost of Mars One could go as much as $6 billionC. if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD.the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years’stay on Mars9. The word "colossal”in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. very largeB. very smallC. mediumD. average10. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Ready for a Round Trip to MarsB. Ready for a Short Visit to MarsC. Ready for a One.way Trip to MarsD. Ready for a Walk on MarsPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:When the United States Congress created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to setaside a place where Americans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 142 yearslater, there are hundreds of national parks across the country, and technology is changing the waypeople experience them. Should park visitors be able to use cell phones, or should their use berestricted?"Connectivity presents a real challenge to all of us." Al Nash says. He is a public affairsofficer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone service at Yellowstone is available inparts of the park with stores and campgrounds. This makes it easy for visitors to share photos oftheir trip on social networking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members. (80) Ifa nark visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help. Some say the ability todownload applications that provide information about plants and animals in the park can enrich avisitor's experience.Others say cell phones disturb people's enjoyment of our national parks. In their view, cellphone towers are an eyesore, and they'd rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incomingcall. Can you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to be disturbed by a person shouting into their phone, "Can you hear me now?"Nash says Yellowstone tries to strike a balance. "Ultimately, our job is to let visitorsunderstand and enjoy nature better while protecting what people find special about Yellowstone, andone of those things that's special is the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of one's daily life."11.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Which U.S. National Park Has the Most Visitors?B. Should National Parks Allow the Use of Cell Phones?C. What Did Yellowstone Do to Enrich Park Visitors’Experience?D. Can Technology Transform the Way People Experience Nature?12.National parks were established _______.A. to show respect to former presidentsB. to raise public awareness about climate changeC. to preserve areas of natural beautyD. to create job opportunities13.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service atYellowstone is TRUE?A. It is limited to certain areas in the park.B. It is available everywhere in the park.C. It is not available in the park.D. It is available to visitors at a fee.14.The word "eyesore" in the third paragraph probably means _______.A. something unpleasant to look atB. something harmful to healthC. beautiful sceneD. serious threat15.What's the position of Yellowstone on cell phone use?A. Supportive.B. Neutral.C. Negative.D. Doubtful.Part V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are Jive sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76．Pre-achool can help close this gap.77．Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work.78．This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022. 79．The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost.80．If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81．你应该多运动。
广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试大纲及样题
广东省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试非英语专业英语考试大纲及样题广东省学位委员会办公室二00二年十月目录考试大纲 (1)考试样题 (3)参考答案 (19)广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试大纲总则本考试的目的在于全面考核申请学士学位的成人本科学生是否达到了所规定的英语能力,该考试属于尺度相关常模参照性考试criterion-related norm-referenced test;结合我省英语教学的现状和社会对学生英语能力的实际要求,一定的听的能力、较强的阅读能力、和初步的写的能力是必不可少的;为此,本考试主要考核考生运用语言的能力,同时也考核考生对语法结构和词语用法的掌握程度;本考试的难度界定在大学英语三级的水平,是一种标准化考试;为保证试卷的信度,除短文写作部分是主观性试题外,其余试题全部采用客观性的多项选择题形式;短文写作部分的目的是考核考生运用语言的能力,从而提高试卷的效度;考试内容本考试包括五个部分：听力理解、阅读理解、词语用法与语法结构、完形填空、短文写作;全部题目按顺序统一编号;第一部分：听力理解 Part I Listening Comprehension：共15题,考试时间20分钟;本部分包括两节：A节Section A有10-12题,每题含一组对话,对话后有一问题;B节Section B有3-5题,安排在一篇听力材料之后;本部分的每个问题后有约15秒的间隙,要求考生从试卷上每题所给出的四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案;录音的语速为每分钟110-130词,念两遍;本部分选材的原则是：1、对话部分为日常生活中的一般对话,句子结构和内容不太复杂；2、短篇听力材料为题材熟悉、情节不太复杂的故事、讲话、叙述等;本部分的目的是测试考生用英语获取信息的能力;第二部分：阅读理解Part II Reading Comprehension：共20题,考试时间35分钟;本部分要求考生阅读4篇英文短文,总阅读量不超过1000词;每篇短文后有5个问题;考生应根据文章内容从每题四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案;本部分选材的原则是：1、题材广泛,包括人物传记、社会、文化、日常知识、科普常识等,其中所涉及的背景知识均在考生能理解的范围之内；2、体裁多样,包括叙述文、说明文、议论文等；3、文章的语言难度适中,超出考生应掌握的词汇范围的词,用汉语注明词义;本部分主要测试以下能力：1、掌握所读材料的主旨和大意；2、了解说明主旨和大意的事实和细节；3、既能理解字面意思,也能根据所读材料进行一定的判断和推理；4、既能理解个别句子的意思,也能理解上下文的逻辑关系;本部分的目的是测试考生通过阅读获取信息的能力,既要求准确,也要求有一定的速度;第三部分：词语用法和语法结构 Part III Vocabulary & Structure：共40题,考试时间25分钟;题目中50%为词和短语的用法,50%为语法结构;要求考生从每题四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案;本部分的目的是测试考生运用词汇、短语及语法结构的能力;第四部分：完形填空 Part IV Cloze：共10题,考试时间10分钟;在一篇题材熟悉、难度适中的短文约200词中留有10个空白,每个空白为一题,每题有四个选择项,要求考生在全面理解内容的基础上选择一个最佳答案,使短文的意思和结构恢复完整;填空的词项包括结构词和实义词;本部分的目的是测试考生综合运用语言的能力;第五部分：写作 Part V Writing：共1题,考试时间为30分钟;要求考生根据题目规定写出一篇100-120词左右的短文;试卷上可能给出题目,或规定情景,或给出段首句,或给出提纲;要求能够正确表达思想,意义连贯,无重大语法错误;写作的内容包括日常生活和一般常识;本部分的目的是测试考生运用英语书面表达思想的初步能力;答题及计分方法客观性试题用机器阅卷,要求考生从每题四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案,并在答题纸Answer Sheet上该题的相应字母中间用铅笔划一条横线;试卷Test Paper上不能做任何记号;每题只能选择一个答案,多选作答错处理;多项选择题计分只算答对的题数,答错不扣分;主观性试题短文写作,写在作文纸上,按科学的评分标准评分;试卷各部分计分采用加权的方法,折算成百分制,以60分为及格标准;试卷五个部分的题目数、计分和考试时间列表如下：广东省年成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试英语试卷样题ENGLISH QUALIFYING TESTFOR BACHELOR-DEGREE APPLICANTS注意事项一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题纸和作文纸上;考试结束后,把试题册、答题纸和作文纸放在桌上,监考人员收卷后才可离开考场;试题册、答题纸和作文纸均不得带出考场;二、仔细读懂题目的说明;三、在120分钟内答完全部试题,不得拖延时间;四、多项选择题的答案一定要划在答题纸上;作文写在作文纸上;凡是写在试题册上的答案一律无效;五、多项选择题只能选一个答案,多选作答错处理;选定答案后,用HB浓度以上的铅笔在相应字母中部划一条横线;正确方法是：A B C D使用其他符号答题者不给分;划线要有一定的粗度,浓度要盖过字母底色;六、如果要改动答案,必须先用橡皮擦净原来选定的答案,然后再按上面的规定重新答题;Part I Listening Comprehension 20 minutesSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 11 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about whatwas said. The conversation and the question will be spoken twice.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, youmust read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide whichis the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Example: You will hear:You will read:A At the office.B In the waiting room.C At the airport.D In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking aboutsome work they have to finish in the evening. This is most likelyto have taken place at the office. Therefore, A "At the office"is the best answer. You should choose Answer A on the Answer Sheetand mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer A B C D1. A The teacher made the students write in class.B The teacher taught a new lesson.C The teacher put off the class until Friday.D The teacher reviewed a previous lesson.2. A It's going to be a lot of fun.B It's going to require a lot of reading.C It's going to attract a lot of students.D It's going to work out quite well.3. A To a restaurant.B To the beach.C To a play.D To a music hall.4. A The train is crowded.B The train is late.C The train is on time.D The train is out of order.5. A Mary enjoys learning mathematics.B Mary has never studied mathematics.C Mary is perhaps poor at mathematics.D Mary must be good at mathematics.6. A At 2:45.B At 3: 00.C At 2:35.D At 3:15.7. A Father and daughter.B Husband and wife.C Teacher and student.D Doctor and patient.8. A To the bank.B To a grocery.C To a shoe store.D To the book store.9. A A day course.B Their work.C The choice of courses.D An evening course.10. A Paint a shelf.B Look for the key.C Fix a shelf.D Go for a drive.11. A More than an hour and a half.B More than two hours.C Not more than three hours.D Less than an hour and a half.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear one short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passageand the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear thequestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A He was struck by lightning.B He had a car accident.C He was very old.D He fell down near his home.13. A He was at home.B He lay down on the ground.C He took shelter under a tree.D He was in bed.14. A His house.B His wife.C A tree.D A clock.15. A Another heavy blow. B The unexpected return of hiswife.C Another flash of lightning.D A fall from the tree.Part II Reading Comprehension 35 MinutesDirections: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of themthere are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decideon the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.Passage OneThe modern village of Apollonia is on the coast, sixteen kilometers north of Cyrene. It is reached by a delightful road that drops down 700 meters over two huge "steps" of rock to the sea.Tourists go down to Apollonia in the afternoon, after they have spent the morning in Cyrene. Both places were cities long ago, and they are full of interesting and beautiful ruins. There is more to be seen in Cyrene -- on the ground, you understand. If you want to know the excitement of an underwater city, Apollonia is the place.Some ruins of Apollonia are on the mainland. Some are on an island a thousand meters from the short. The rest now lie between, under eight or ten meters of water. The sea is warm, seldom rough. It is often almost as clear as glass.On a still day, then, swim out towards the island. Swim under water as much as you can, with your eyes open. Look down.First you see a street, with houses and shops on both sides. Their roofs have fallen in, but the walls are standing. Some shops have a big stone table -- a counter perhaps -- and stone shelves. At the end of this street you come to a square. It has a wide pavement all around, and some buildings open directly on to the pavement. Were they cafes Did the waiters put tables and chairs on the pavement in summer long agoOver two thousand years ago the king of Egypt visited the city. He brought his daughter Cleopatra with him. She was ten years old at the time, and her father built a huge swimming bath for her. You can still see Cleopatra's Bath, behind the cafes in the square. And you will not be surprised to hear that it is still full of water16. How far is the underwater city Apollonia away from CyreneA About 16 kilometers.B About 1,000 kilometers.C About 700 kilometers.D About 8 to 10 kilometers.17. What do we learn from the passageA Cyrene's underwater sights are very interesting.B Apollonia's underwater ruins make the tourists excited.C The underwater city has only one part.D The ruins of the underwater city are all on an island.18. What did the king of Egypt do when he visited the city with isten-year-old daughterA He built a small, well-equipped bath for his daughter.B He built a large square for his daughter to play.C He built many cafes in the square.D He built a huge swimming bath for his daughter.19. What did the author suggest that you visit ApolloniaA Drop two "steps" of rock to the sea.B Go along the beach.C Swim under water.D Swim out towards the island.20. The author says that "Cleopatra's Bath is still full of water" because ______.A it's still open to the tourists to take a bathB it's under about nine meters of waterC it's too huge to be full of waterD it's big enough to be a swimming poolQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Passage TwoMany American college and university students live in university residence halls. These halls are popularly called "dorms." Residence halls may offer various types of living accommodations. There are single rooms, in which a student lives alone but there probably are a good many more double rooms, which two students share. Some dorms have sets of rooms, where small groups of students have separate bedrooms but share a bathroom and maybe a study room.There are usually a number of conveniences available for those living in university residence halls. Most have washing machines and clothes dryers for use by the residents. Many dorms have kitchens where students can prepare light meals. Residence halls generally provide not only room and board but public rooms and recreational facilities娱乐设施and sometimes study rooms for their use.If you live in a dormitory you need to know what the rules and regulations are. Meals usually are served at only certain hours, and you must be there at those hours if you expect to eat. There may be only certain hours when visitors may come, or they may be limited to certain areas of the dormitory. Often cooking in bedrooms is prohibited禁止, and the use of certain pieces of electrical equipment such as coffee pots or hair dryers may be limited. Living in a residence hall carries certain obligation义务. You have to be considerate of others, especially during study hours. Telephone calls and visits by friends should be short. You have to cooperate in keeping the room as neat as possible. It is sometimes hard to be tolerant of another person's habits that may differ from your own.21. Residence halls in American universities provide ______.A single rooms shared by two students.B apartments for small groups of students.C double rooms for two students.D separate rooms with a common bathroom.22. Living in university halls is convenient because ______.A meals are served at any timeB most halls provide various facilitiesC public rooms are available for visitorsD all have study rooms for their own use23. What is prohibited in residence hallsA Eating meals in one's bedroom.B The use of coffee pots.C The use of electrical equipment.D Preparing meals in bedrooms.24. What must you learn to be tolerant of if you live in a dormitoryA Your roommate's telephone calls.B Habits that may differ from your own.C Visits by your roommate's friends.D Roommates who are inconsiderate.25. Living in a residence hall you have to ______.A do your best to keep the room cleanB form a habit of other'sC have your phone calls in your roomD study hard during study hoursQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Passage ThreeWhat is a good listener Students who feel they are say it is because they pay attention; remember what the person says; and ask questions based on what the other has said; or it is because they like people and are interested in them. They feel they are poor listeners when they think about something else while the other is talking or when they're tired, or not interested in what she or he is talking about.In fact, there are a variety of ways to listen, just as there are a variety of ways to say something. Human beings are complex and concealing. Often we don't say what we want to say, or say exactly the opposite of what we want to say. Sometimes, we aren't honest or direct with another because we think we don't have the right or are afraid of what will happen if we are. The body "talks", too, sometimes more honestly than the tongue.These different ways of talking need different ways of listening. To keep the seesaw going in conversations and in relationships, we need to understand and use these different ways, especially if our goal is to be a caring, thoughtful person. By knowing how to listen in various ways, you can be accurate in picking up messages no matter how they are masked or distorted变形了的 or how they are delivered. Some messages are heard just by listening silently; some, by holding a hand or giving a hug拥抱. But to be able to respond accurately, you need to hear accurately.Most people listen only with their ears. Too few listen with their hearts as well as their ears, listening to the other's, sharing of his or her hopes, joys, fears.26. According to the passage, listening only with ears may happen to us when ______.A we are emotionally tiredB we are physically disabledC we are so interested in the topicD we are asked many questions27. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a good listenerA He can feel what the speaker thinks.B He can share the speaker's feeling.C He can remember what the speaker says.D He can listen with his heart.28. The purpose in writing the second paragraph is to ______.A demonstrate why we are not honest in communicationB explain how our body “talks”C illustrate ways used by people in speakingD show that understanding one's speech is not an easy job29. The word "seesaw" Line 1, Para. 3 probably means ______.A communicationB purposeC understandingD friendship30. According to the passage our failure to give proper response to thespeaker is probably because ______.A we misunderstand what he saysB we don't like the speakerC he speaks in a distorted wayD he speaks in a different languageQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Passage FourSuperstition 迷信 is a difficult question. We cannot quite say that superstition in Britain is dead. Its history is too long and too recent for that, and indeed you will find many remains of it in modem Britain. But they are only connected chiefly with vague beliefs of good luck and bad luck. It is unlucky, for instance, to walk under a ladder, or to spill salt, or break a mirror, or to have anything to do with number 13; whereas a horseshoe brings good luck, and people jokingly "touch wood" to prevent the return of a past misfortune. There are still many strange country remedies against sickness which are obviously superstitions. Most of all, there is still a surprising amount of interest in fortune-telling, e.g. in the form of "horoscopes" 占星术in newspapers and women's magazines-though for most people this is nothing more than an amusement, which they may well be slightly ashamed of.But the real measure of superstition is fear. In this sense there is no superstition in Britain. British people as a whole do not believe in evil influences or evil spirits. Sickness and misfortune do not come from devils, but are the result of chance or foolishness or inefficiency. Devils belong only to history books. Devils exist only in the mind -- usually the minds of others. Magic is simply an interesting word for performing tricks.Fairies童话故事中的仙女 are pretty little winged creatures in "fairy stories" for children and any adult who believed in fairies or magic or devils would be considered slightly mad. Thus, modern Britain has largely emerged from superstition, and the future seems to consist not of devils, but of matter and machines.31. The author's purpose in writing this passage is to ______.A criticize British people's superstitious beliefsB show British people's attitudes towards superstitious beliefs todayC describe various superstitious beliefs still practiced in modern BritainD emphasize the influence of superstition upon the British people32. According to the remaining superstitious beliefs in Britain, all thefollowing are concerned with bad luck except ______.A break a mirrorB walk under a ladderC touch woodD pour salt out33. For most British people today, a horoscope column in newspapers is ______.A just for funB for making moneyC only for womenD for fortune-telling34. In the future, British people will ______.A become slaves of machinesB remove fairies from their lifeC get rid of their beliefs of GodD have no superstitious beliefs35. The author's attitude towards the changing of superstition-belief is ______.A optimisticB pessimisticC criticalD neutralPart III Vocabulary and Structure 25 minutesDirections:There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.36. John's score on the test is the highest in his class; he ______ have studied very hard.A shouldB mayC mustD ought to37. It was difficult to guess what his ______ to the news would be.A reactionB impressionC commentD opinion38. ______ that the trade between the two countries reached its highest point.A During the 1990'sB It was in the 1990'sC That it was in the 1990'sD It was the 1990's39. There were some ______ flowers on the table.A artificialB unnaturalC unrealD false40. He suggested ______ to tomorrow's exhibition together.A we goB us to goC we shall goD we went41. No agreement was reached in the discussion as neither side would giveway to ______.A otherB any otherC anotherD the other42. If you want ______ you have to get the fund somewhere.A to have done the jobB that the job is doneC the job doneD the job that is done43. Children are very curious ______.A at heartB by natureC in personD on purpose44. There is more land in Australia than the government knows ______.A what to do withB how to doC to do withD to do it45. Only by shouting at the top of his voice ______.A he was able to make himself hearB was he able to make himself hearC he was able to make himself heardD was he able to make himself heard46. ______ such a good chance, he planned to learn more.A To be giveB Having been givenC Having givenD Given47. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into ______ when judgingmy examination.A accountB observationC regardD counting48. They are considering ______ before the prices go up.A with buying the houseB of buying-the houseC buying the houseD to buy the house49. We object ______ punishing a whole class for one person's fault.A aboutB againstC toD for50. I shall have a companion in the house after all these ______ years.A lonelyB soleC singleD alone51. None of the servants were ______ when Mr. Smith wanted to send a message.A availableB approachableC applicableD attainable52. I can't ______ what that object is.A make forB make outC make upD make over53. I want to buy a new tie to ______ this brown suit.A go afterB go intoC go byD go with54. The satellite can ______ ten thousand telephone conversations and ahundred color TV programs.A carryB bringC extendD take55. Many people complain of the rapid ______ of modern life.A growthB paceC speedD rate56. Women in many countries were still ______ the right to vote.A refusedB ignoredC neglectedD denied57. She was ______ of having asked such a silly question.A sorryB miserableC ashamedD guilty58. ______ gas leaks and similar accidents should occur, some responsiblepersons should regularly inspect all the laboratories.A In caseB ProvidedC UnlessD Until59. As a cause of death, cancer is second only ______ heart disease.A fromB ofC withD to60. They took ______ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.A beneficialB fruitfulC effectiveD valid61. Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and thisis especially true ______ it comes to a classroom test.A whenB sinceC beforeD after62. People in many developing countries are ______ into overcrowded citiesin great numbers.A fillingB pouringC hurryingD breaking63. The sports meet, originally due to be held last Sunday, was finally______ because of the bad weather.A worn offB set offC broken offD called off64. The children can stay here ______ they don't make too much noise.A in caseB untilC providedD so far65. I would have told him the answer had it been possible, but I ______ so busy then.A wereB had beenC wasD have been66. During the storm we took ______ in the doorway of a shop.A rescueB comfortC shelterD guard67. ______ in the last century when people crossed the land bridge andattempted to live in this place.A There have been timesB There was a timeC Times have beenD Times were68. ______ one race is more intelligent than another race has never been proven.A WhichB HowC WhatD That69. A man who has a lot of money ______ does not share it, is not worthy of respect.A thusB yetC althoughD indeed70. I ______ blind that I couldn't see what a fool he was.A must have beenB might have beenC would have beenD should have been71. You can see the ceiling is stained ______ the rain came through.A forB becauseC whereD when72. It was not until later in the afternoon ______ she was able to return to the radio.A soB thusC whenD that73. ______ he realized it was too late to return home.A Hardly it grew dark thanB It was not until dark thatC Scarcely it grew dark thanD No sooner it grew dark when74. You ______ such a long essay. The teacher only asked for 300 words,and you have written 600.A needn't have writtenB mustn't have writtenC had writtenD wrote75. I have not found my book yet. I'm not sure ______ I could have done with it.A whatB whetherC howD wherePart IV Cloze 10 MinutesDirections: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D on the right side ofthe paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into thepassage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the centre.A man was telling one of his friends the secret of his contented married life."My wife makes all the 76 decisions", he explained, "and I make all the big ones, so we never interfere with 77 other's business and never get annoyed 78 each other. We have no complaints and 79 arguments." "That sounds reasonable," answered his friend sympathetically, "And what sort of 80 does your wife make""Well," answered the man, she decides what jobs I apply 81 , what sort of house we live in, what furniture we have, 82 we go for our holidays, and things like that."His friend was surprised. "Oh" he 83 . "And what do you consider important decisions 84 ""Well," answered the man, "I decide who should be Prime Minster总理, whether we should increase our help 85 poor countries, what we should do about the atom bomb, and things like that.76. A large B little C less D small77. A every B each C one D none78. A with B for C to D about79. A no B some C the D those80. A objects B things C decisions D problems81. A with B for C at D about82. A what B where C which D that83. A answered B replied C said D argued84. A thus B now C yet D then作文纸Part V Writing 30 minutesDirections: In this part of the test, you are asked to write a paragraph of about 100 words on the topic “An Announcement”. What youwrite should cover the following points.时间明天上午8：00事由参观历史博物馆The Historical Museum要求 1全体参加2认真观看并做好笔记3本周班会上讨论4明天上午8：00在校门口集合上车Other details except the name of the historical museum can be added as you think fit. Begin your paragraph with the sentence given.May I have your attention, please I have an announcement to make. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________. That’s all. Thank you for your attention.准考证号后四位：三、听力理解部分文字材料Part I Listening comprehension 25 minutesSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 11 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about whatwas said. The conversation and the question will be spoken twice.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, youmust read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide whichis the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1.W: What did you do in class today2.M: The teacher went over last Friday’s lesson.Q: What did the teacher do2.W: It looks like the English course is going to be a lot of work. M: Didn’t you see the reading list is so longQ: What did they think of the English course3.M: The Golden Fish sounds like a nice place to eat.W: OK I hear that they have a complete menu and a warm atmosphere. Q: Where are the man and woman going4.W: Excuse me. Do you know when the train will arriveM: I’m sorry. The train is behind schedule. You have to wait another twenty minutes.Q: What do we learn from the conversation5.M: What’s the matter with MaryW: She becomes nervous whenever it comes to learning mathematics.Q: What do we learn from the conversation6.W: Did you go to the football match last SundayM: Oh, yes. It was supposed to start at 2:30, but it was delayed fifteen minutes.Q: When did the football match start。
广东成人学士学位英语考试试卷与答案
广东成人学士学位英语考试试卷与答案英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Part III V ocabulary and Structure (20 points)Part IV Cloze (10 points)考生须知1.本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分为85分，考试时间为90分钟；试卷二满分为15分，考试时间为30分钟。
2.本试卷一为A型试卷，请将答案用2B铅笔填涂在A型试卷一答题卡上，答在试卷上或其他类型答题，前题答。
效无上卡．英语试卷一APartIDialogueCompletion(15points)PartIIReadingCompreh ension(40points)PartIIIV ocabularyandStru cture(20points)PartIVCloze(10points)考生须知1.本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分为85分，考试时间为90分钟；试卷二满分为15分，考试时间为30分钟。
2.本试卷一为A型试卷，请将答案用2B铅笔填涂在A型试卷一答题卡上，答在试卷上或其他类型答题卡上无效。
答题前，请核对试卷一答题卡是否为A型卡，若不是，请要求监考人员予以更换。
3.在答题卡上正确的填涂方法为：在代表答案的字母上划线，如[A][-B-][C][D]。
试卷二考试须知1.试卷二满分为15分，考试时间为30分钟。
2.试卷二的答案一律用蓝色或黑色墨水笔写在试卷二答题卡指定区域内，未写在答题卡指定区域或写在试卷上的无效。
3.宣布考试结束后，考生一律停笔，将试卷和答题卡反扣在自己的桌上，坐在原位，等待监考人员收试卷和答题卡。
待监考人员全部收齐点清无误，宣布可以离场后，方可离开考场。
PartVWriting(15points)Directions:Youaretowritein100-120wordsonthetopicof“High-speedrailwayinChina.”Youshouldbaseyourcompositionontheout linegiveninChinesebelow.1.中国高速铁路的发展举世瞩目。
广东成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案
017学位英语考试真题文档2017 年 4 月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位外国语水平考试广东)A英语试卷一Part I Dialogue completion (15 points)Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Part IV Cloze (10 points)考生须知1. 本试卷分试卷一和试卷二两部分, 试卷一满分85分, 试卷二满分15分, 考试时间共120分钟。
2. 本试卷一为 A 型试卷,请将答案用2B 铅笔填涂在 A 型试卷一答题卡上,答在试卷或其他类型答题卡上的无效。
答题前请核对试卷一答题卡是否为 A 型卡,若不是,请要求监考人员予以更换。
3. 答题卡上正确的填涂方法为:在代表答案的字母上划线,如[A][B][C] [D]Part I Dialogue Completion (l5 points)Directions: There are I5 short in complete dialogues in this part, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best complete the dialogue and mark your answeron the ANSWERSheet.1. Speaker A: ______ I guess I’m addicted to the Internet.Speaker B: So you’d better quit surfing the Net deep into the night.A.I knew it.B. Why, it’s a pity!C. I can't help it.D. What seems to be the problem?2. Speaker A: Don't be sad, I'm sure things will change for the better soon.Speaker B:______.A. That sounds awful.B. Yes you're probably right.C. I hope not!D. You are welcome!3. Speaker A: Can I get some information about the training program here?Speaker B: _______A. Yes, you doB. Go aheadC. You certainly canD. That's fun4. Speaker A: Tom, would you like to go to a party this Saturday?SpeakerB :______ What kind of party?Speaker A: It's a birthday party.A. Sounds goodB. Looks niceC. Seems all rightD. Feels OK5. Waiter : ______?Customer : Yes, I'll have a steak, medium rare, with French fries.A. What do you want to eatB. Have you decided what to do yetC. Excuse me, are you ready to order nowD. Sorry, but who'd like to order6. Speaker A: I’ve just heard the news about your test. Well done!Speaker B:_____.A. Don't mention itB. Thank youC. Oh no! It was awfulD. Oh it might be easy7. Speaker A: Let's come back to our talk.______Speaker B: You were talking about your trip to South Africa.A. What did I say?B. I forgot the time.C. Where was I?D. I have no idea.8. Speaker A: Why don't we play basketball this weekend?Speaker B:______.A. That's a brilliant ideaB. Sounds like an excellent jobC. Glad you could make itD. I'm sure it isn't so bad9. Speaker A: I'd like a beer.Speaker B: Certainly sir,______A. I'll take it.B. what can I get you?C. did you have a busy day?D. I'll get that straight away.10. SpeakerA : Thank you for yourtime andeffort to make my visit a success. Speaker B:_______.A. Don't say thanksB. Don't be so politeC. You are so politeD. It's my pleasure11. Speaker A: I quit my job today, honey.Speaker B: Why? __?Speaker A: No, I just got tired of doing the same thing again and again.A.Is it boringB. Are you sureC. Did something happenD. Are you serious12. SpeakerA : I love swimming in a lake It's so much better than the ocean. Speaker B:______! Ilike to swim in a pool.A.SowhatB. Good for meC. Me tooD. I don't13. Speaker A: Imet up with Jane today.Speaker B: Really?A.Howisshedoing?eon.C. No wonder.D. Is that right?14. Speaker A: Hello,Shawinigan Water & Power Company,how may Ihelp you? Speaker B:______A.Hello. Can you tell me your name?B.I'm calling about my electricity bill.C.May Ihaveyouraccountnumber?D.OK, thank you for your help.15. SpeakerA : I'dliketosharewithyouwhat's in my mind.SpeakerB :______A. I'm all earsB.ThankyouforyourtimeC. It's up to youD.I'drathernotPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by fivequestions or unfinished statements.For each ofthem there are four choicesmarked A, B C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on theANS H ER SHEET.Passage OneBig data can be defined as information that is too big or complex to be containedor processedby any one machine or person.AsastudentattheUniversity of Sussex, Julian Dailly had two majors –English and philosophy. When he completed his studies, Dailly wondered how he would everearn a living in a world filled with machines and technology. Now, he is part of thebig data industry that includes Google andFacebook.Dailly's research company,Morar Consulting,started three years ago with fiveemployees.The company's earnings have increased by 25 % each year.It now employs90 people."What we dohere is we try to discover what's meaningful for people and Linkthattotheireconomicbehavior,‖Daillysaid.He noted the importance of working with people with different skills."We havepeople from traditional research backgrounds,in addition to some in social sciences,economics,people fromtech backgrounds,and sales people," Dailly said.Companies like Dailly's employ recent college graduates.The industry profitsfrom the ideas ofthese young men and women. New forms ofdata also make it possiblefor some observers to predict the future. They are more valuable to companies than thetraditional forms ofdata recording or reporting."We have access to the core information inside people's heads," Dailly said."Theytell you what people are going to do as opposed to what they've done. That helps peopletake proper actionin advance. This makes it much more useful for strategy."Julian Dailly dismisses concerns that computers have finally taken control ofourdaily lives. "Some may worry that humans will beallowed to be replaced by machines.Ithink it's a fantasy."16.Dailly has an educationbackground of ______.A.engineeringB.artsC. sciencesD.business17.Dailly'scompany focuses on businesses in ______.A. marketing strategyB.machinesellingC. staff trainingD.bigdataresearch18.The company's staffis characterized by all the following EXCEPT ______.A.freshideasB.youngageC. mixed education backgroundsD. rich experience in the field19.The company is aimed at making use of the information to help people ______.A.take predictive actionB.rememberthepastC. learn fromeachotherD.stick to the tradition20.According to Dailly, the idea that humans may be replaced by machines ______.A.isawisewarningB.ispureimaginationC.maycometrueD.needsfurtherstudyPassage TwoA new record for the oldest woman to run a marathon has been set, but it may notstand formore than a year Hariette Thompson, 92, said that she hasn't ruled outrunning the Rock'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego again next year. Hariette finished in7 hours, 24 minutes, 36 seconds, the BBC reports, coming close to the over-90 record of7 hours, 7 minutes, and 42 seconds she set in 2014, despite having a very difficult yearbetween marathons."I couldn't train very well becausemy husband was very ill and Ihad to be with him for some time, and then when he died in January Ihad sometreatments on my leg," Thompson, who was in her 70s when she ran her first marathon, Tellsthe AP."Iwasjust really thrilled that I could finish today.At 92 years and 65 days old, Thompson is 46 days older than Gladys Burrill waswhen Burill finished the 2010 Honolulu Marathon.―I can't believeI made it,‖Thompson tells the Charlotte Observer. "I was really tired at one point. Around Mile 2 1,Iwas going upa hill and itwas likeamountain,and Iwas thinking,'This issortofcrazy at my age. Ican't do it'. But thenI felt better coming down the hill. And my sonBrennykeptfeedingmeallthesewonder (碳水化合物)thatkeptmegoing.‖Thompson—whoseparents,threebrothers,andhusbandalldied of cancer-tells the Observerthat the San Diego marathon's fundraising for the Leukemia(白血病) Society is what inspired her to run and may even bring her back again nextyear.21.What does Thompson say about the San Diego marathon next year?A.ShemaynotbeabletobethereB.Shehasn'tthoughtaboutitC. She is sure to take part in it.D.Sheislikelytorunagain.22.When did Thompson set her firs over-90 marathon record?A.In2010.B.In2012.C.In2014.D.In2016.23.WhatdidThompsonmainlydo in that difficult year?A.She took care of her husband.B.She hurt her leg and had to rest.C.She received some new training.D.She traveled around with her family.24.During this year's marathon, Thompson ______.A.ranfasterthanlasttimeB.once considered giving upC.was confident she could make itD.could hardly move in the end25.What inspired Thompson to run the marathon?A.Setting her son a good example.B.SettingnewmarathonrecordC.RaisingmoneyforcancertreatmentD.Living up to her own promise.Passage ThreeBefore the grass has thickened on the roadsides and leaves have started growing onthe trees isa perfect time to look around and see just how dirty Britain has become. Thepavements arestained with chewing gum and the ditches are full of discarded fast foodpackets. Years ago Iremember traveling abroad and being saddened by the plastic bagsand discarded bottles. owadays, Britain seems to look at least as bad. What has gonewrong?The problem is that the rubbish created by our increasingly mobile lives lasts a lotlonger than before. If it is not cleared up and properly thrown away, it stays in theundergrowth(下层灌木)foryears.It is estimated that 10 billion plastic bags have been given to shoppers. These willtake anythingfrom 100 to 1,000 years to rot However, it is not as it there is no solutionto this. A few yearsago, the Irish government introduced a tax on non-recyclable carrierbags and in three months reduced their use by 90%. When he was a minister, MichaelMeacher attempted to introduce a similar arrangement in Britain. The plastics industryprotested, ofcourse. However, they need not have bothered; the idea was killed before itcoulddrawbreath,leavingsupermarkets free togive away plastic bags.What is clearly necessary right now is some sort of combined action, bothindividual and collective,before it is too late.The alternative is to continue slidingdownhill untilwehaveacountrythatlooks like a vast rubbishtip. Wemaywellbeatthetippingpoint.Yetweknowthatpeoplerespondtotheirenvironment.Ifthingsaround them are clean and tidy, people behave cleanly and tidily. If they are surroundedby rubbish,they behave like rubbish.Now,much of Britain looks pretty dirty.Whatwill it look like infive years? 26.What might be the best title for the passage?A.PlasticBagsB.Environment ProtectionD.RubbishDisposal C.DirtyBritain27.Theplasticsindustryin Britain protested because ______.A.a tax was proposed on non-recyclable carrier bagsB.supermarkets no longer gave away plastic bagsC.theywereblamedforcausingplasticpollutionD. the government did not support them28.The expression "sliding downhill" (Para.4) probably means"______‖A.working hard to reduce rubbishB.producing more plastic bagsC.encouraging people to use plastic bagsD. making things worse by taking no action29.Which ofthe following best describes the author's outlook on the environment?A. Optimistic.B.Confused.C. Concerned.D.Indifferent.30.The purpose of the article is to ______.A.encourage the public to take action against rubbishB.discourage people from supporting the plastics industryC.call on the government to protect the environmentD. encourage supermarkets to give away recyclable bagsPassage FourThosewhoworkintheNetherlandsoftenfeel thatalotoftimeiswastedindiscussions that lead to nothing. There are often meetings with documents, an agenda, and a chairman.All those present will have their say,after which their remarks arediscussed.He who decides to skip a meeting though he has nothing more urgent to attend to,will find it unwise.The interacting that takes place during a meeting is very importantfor the general process. He who does not appear is saying that he does not think the subject is sufficiently important,or that he apparently does not take his colleaguesseriously.Furthermore,he might miss some of the essential information that maybecome evident during the meeting.Those whoare present show an interest in theproblems of their colleagues. They supply questions, ratherthan commands, and thusdeclare themselves"co-responsibl e‖. The Dutch,in their final conclusions,like to usesuch metaphors as"We are all in one line" or ―Our noses are pointingin the samedirection again.‖If you present a decision, you will find that everyone has something to say about itand has questions to ask. This is why the Dutch will not be quick to present somethingastheonly correctsolution.Theadvantagetothisapproach isthat such ameeting willoften lead to genuine suggestions for improvement on certain aspects of a plan. As aresult,the plan will be ajoint approach.This time-consuming and seemingly useless process helps colleagues become ateam. The amount oftime that is lost around the table is more than what made up forinefficiency,once everyone goes back to work.Statistics show Dutch employees areamong the world leaders when it comes to work productivity.31.According to Paragraph 1, meetings in Dutch companies seem to ______.A.beheldusuallyforimportantissueB.waste a lot oftimein fruitless discussionC.enable employees to know each other betterD. be good occasions for employees to show their talent32.To Dutch employees, one who is absent from a meeting ______.A.doesnottakehiscolleaguesseriousB.may have something more urgentto doC.does not miss much critical informationD.may have nothing to say at the meeting33.According to Paragraph 3,why can't Dutch employees come to a quick decision?A.People are constantly in dispute.B.An idea usually undergoes a full discussion.C.Suggestions often lead nowhere.D.People often forget the aims ofmeetings.34.What does the last paragraph tell us?A.Many leaders in the world are Dutch.B.Dutch employees are highly productive.C.Dutchcompaniesare the most successful in the world.D.Dutchemployeesworkhardest intheworld.35.The author's attitude towards the Dutch meeting is quiteA. unclearB.negativeC. positiveD.neutralPart II Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions : There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there arefour choices markedA,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes thesentence.Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.36.Yourhouseisalwayssoneat-howdo you______ itwiththreechildren?A.manageB. serveC. adoptD.build37.You look well. The air and the sea foods in Hawaii must ______ youA.agreeaboutB.agreetoC.agreeonD.agree with38.How the president ______ this effective solution to the problem remainsunknown.A.putupwithB.cameupwithC.caughtupwithD.keptupwith39.The Somali robbers' ______ attacks on the sea urged all nations to takeimmediateaction,A.freshB.freeC.frequentD.fluent40.She got so well prepared that she passed the challenging testA. at mostB.with luckC.witheaseD.atbest41.Everybodywastouched ______ word afterhearinghermoving story.A.withB. withoutC.beyondD. to42.You'dsoundalotmorepoliteifyoumakearequest ______ a question.A.insearchofB.intheformofC.inneedofD.in the direction of43.Your understanding of the theory is_____ satisfactory.You must read moreafter class.A.farfromB. up toC.alongwithD. so far44.Bequick, ______you'llmissyourfight.A.otherwiseB. unlessC.andD. rather45.Ifyouare ______about other teaching methods, we'll discuss them later.A.interestedB. curiousC. anxiousD. impressed46.The number ofcollege graduates going into business-related fields has ______ increased.A.shortlyB. partlyC.sharplyD. mostly47. I ______ my experiment report all the morning and haven't finished yet.A. writeB.waswritingC.havewrittenD.havebeenwriting48.There are forty students in our class, most of ______ are from big cities.A.themB. USC.whomD. who49.Istillremembertheday ______ we first met, during my first visit to the town.A. whenB. thatC.whichD. in that50.--I forgotmyphoneonthetrain,but luckily someonegaveittoarailwayofficial.--How unbelievable! Imean,it ______ have been lost.A.willB. mightC. backD. must51.I'll let you know as soon as he ______ back.A. will comeB. comesC.shouldcomee52.Atnotime ______ in the whole building.A.smokingispermittedB.smoking be permittedC. is smoking permittedD.be smoking permitted53.Todaywehavethe ______ oflisteningtotwovery unusual menA.privilegeB. rightC. powerD. advantage54.The ceremony will be broadcast ______ on television.A. liveB. aliveC.livingD. lively55.Homework should not be used as a_____ ofcontrolling children.A.meaningB. meanC.meansD. medium56.What the secretary suggests to Mr. Brown is well worth ______.A.consideringB.consideredC.considerD.tobeconsidered57.Ihave ______ anewcomputer fromthe supplier.A.requestedB. askedC. orderedD. demanded58.The book gives you a good____ of what life was like in Japan in the 19th century.A.paintingB. drawingC.portraitD. photo 59.Ithasmadememuchmore__ totheneedsofthedisabled.A. sensitiveB. sensibleC.safeD. secure60.He ate some poisonous mushrooms with seriousA. resultsB.impactsC.outcomesD.consequences 61.Thebadweathercompletely___ ourholiday.A.spoiledB. destroyedC. defeatedD. damaged62.Tom hadn't had ______ education before he joined the army.A.manyB. littleC. fewD. much63. Try ______ she might, Sue couldn't get the door open.A. whatB. thatC.likeD. as 64.Itwasquitealongtime___Irealized what had happened to the old man.A. afterB. whenC. sinceD. before65.Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, ______ the behaviorofanimals depends mainly on instinct.A. soB. whereasC. unlessD. that66.The ______ of her paper published in ―Scientific American" is animal life inrainforests.A.topicB. structureC.logicD. idea67. Twins often complain that people tend to treat them as a pair, ______ individuals.A. ratherthanB.betterthanC.lessthanD.worsethan68.Itisabeautifuloldhouse,butthe broken windows ______ itsappearance.A. improveB. ruinC.changeD. prove69.The researchers believe that the mice eating the special ______ will grow twice asfast.A.dietB. menuC.orderD. dish70.The museum called in an expert to ______ if the painting was a fake.A. criticizeB. praiseC.determineD. describe71.The speech contest will give him an opportunity to ______ histalent.A. denyB. decideC.differD. demonstrate 72.Areyousureyouhaveenoughresources ______ thisproject?A. carry outB.bringaboutC.leadtoD. put on73. ______the introduction, the professor explained the major concept that would becoveredin the class.A.ByB. LikeC.ForD.I74. We kept our distance from the hunter and his game ______ disturb the hunt.A.soasnottoB.soastonotC.sothatnottoD.sothattonot75.Whetherat home ______ at work, Tom always works hard to make good use ofhistime.A.plusB. andC.orD. norPart IV Cloze(C points)Directions : There are 10 numbered blanks in thefollowing passage.For each blankthere arefour choices markedA,B,C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWERSHEET. Researher sin Britainaretelling schools that children should be doing more learning outdoors.The researchers say there is currently toolife. There have been five ajor reports over the past decade that stress the need for students tothe decline in Britain. The researchers want Britain's government to act to put outdoor learningon the curriculum ofall schools.There portisfromresearcher sat the University of Plymouth. It say stherearemany benefits of outdoor learning for children.One advantage is it builds confidence in children as they for their parents,like climbing trees. Another advantage is that it makes children more oftheenvironment and teaches them to nature. There are also health benefits aschildren exercisemore sitting in a classroom or being at home with videogames.76.A.much B. many C.few D. little77.A.strange B. important C.exciting D. surprising78.A.widens B. completes C. improves D.weakens79.A.action B.attention C.advice D.notice80.A.on B.in C.at D.for81.A.which B. that C. how D. when82.A.normal B. magic C. strong D.clever83.A.afraid B. frightened C. aware D. careful84.A.admire B. respect C. build D. provide85.A.incase B.byfar C. instead of D. as for英语试卷二考生须知1. 试卷满分15分。
2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)
2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)英语本试卷共12页,三大题,满分135分.考试用时120分钟注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
用2B铅笔讲试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将试题与答题卡一并交回。
I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Parents feel that it is difficult to live with teenagers. Then again, teenagers have 1 feelings about their parents, saying that it is not easy living with them. According to a recent research, the most common 2 between parents and teenagers is that regarding untidiness and daily routine tasks. On the one hand, parents go mad over 3 rooms, clothes thrown on the floor and their children’s refusal to help with the 4 . On the other hand, teenagers lose their patience continually when parents blame them for 5 the towel in the bathroom, not cleaning up their room or refusing to do the shopping at the supermarket.The research, conducted by St. George University, shows that different parents have different 6 to these problems. However, some approaches are more 7 than others. For example, those parents who yell at their children for their untidiness, but 8 clean the room for them, have fewer chances of changing their children’s 9 . On the contrary, those who let teenagers experience the 10 of their actions can do better. For example, when teenagers who don’t help their parents with the shopping don’t find their favorite drink in the refrigerator, they are forced to 11 their actions.Psychologists say that 12 is the most important thing in parent-child relationships. Parents should 13 to their children but at the same time they should lend an ear to what they have to say. Parents may 14 their children when they are untidy but they should also understand that their room is their own private space. Communication is a two-way process. It is only by listening to and 15 each other that problems between parents and children can be settled.1. A. natural B. strong C. guilty D. similar2. A. interest B. argument C. link D. knowledge3. A. noisy B. crowded C. messy D. locked4. A. homework B. housework C. problem D. research5. A. washing B. using C. dropping D. replacing6. A. approaches B. contributions C. introductions D. attitudes7. A. complex B. popular C. scientific D. successful8. A. later B. deliberately C. seldom D. thoroughly9. A. behavior B. taste C. future D. nature10. A. failures B. changes C. consequences D. thrills11. A. defend B. delay C. repeat D. reconsider12. A. communication B. bond C. friendship D. trust13. A. reply B. attend C. attach D. talk14. A. hate B. scold C. frighten D. stop15. A. loving B. observing C. understanding D. praising第二节语法填空（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。
（完整版）成人学士学位英语考试历年真题
（完整版）成人学士学位英语考试历年真题成人学士学位英语考试内容本考试内容包括五个部分：分别是阅读理解、词语用法与语法结构、挑错、完形填空和英汉互译。
全部题目按顺序统一编号，共85题。
第一部分：阅读理解（Part I Reading Comprehension），共15题，考试时间40分钟。
30分要求考生阅读三篇短文，总阅读量不超过900个词。
每篇文章后有五个问题，考生应根据文章内容从每题四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案。
阅读理解部芬主要测试考生的下述能力：1.掌握所读材料的主旨和大意；2.了解说明主旨和大意的事实和细节；3.既理解字面的意思，又能根据所读材料进行一定的判断和推论；4.既理解个别句子的意义，又能在一定程度上理解上下文的逻辑关系。
阅读理解部分主要考核学生通过阅读获取信息的能力，既要求准确，也要求有一定的速度。
第二部分：词语用法和语法结构（Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Strcture），共30题，考试时间25分钟。
30分题目中50%为词和短语的用法，50%为语法结构。
要求考生从每题四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
词语用法和语法结构部分主要考核学生运用词汇、短语及语法结构的能力。
考试范围包括全日制文理科本科教学大纲中词汇表及语法结构表一至三级的主要内容。
第三部分：挑错（Part Ⅲ Identification），共10题，考试时间10分钟。
10分挑错题由10个单句组成。
每个句子含有标着A、B、C、D的四个画线部分，其中有一处是错误的，要求考生从四个画线部分中挑出其错误的部分。
挑错部分是词语用法和语法结构部分的延伸，目的是测试学生掌握词汇、短语及语法结构的熟练程度，其重点是固定搭配和句型。
考试范围与第二部分相同。
第四部分：完形填空（Part Ⅳ Cloze），共20题，考试时间15分钟。
10分完形填空题是在一篇题材熟悉、难度适中的短文（约200词）中留有20个空白。
每个空白为一题，每题有四个选项。
广东成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案(完整版)
2018年广东学位英语考试真题及答案解析（完整版）考生须知1.本试卷分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分85分，试卷二满分15分。
考试时间共120分钟。
2.本试卷一为A型试卷，请将答案用2B铅笔填涂在A型试卷一答题卡上，答在试卷或其他类型答题卡上的无效。
答题前，请核对试卷一答题卡是否为A型卡，若不是，请要求监考人员予以更换。
3.在答题卡上正确的填涂方法为：在代表答案的字母上划线，如［A］［B］［C］［D］Part I Dialogue completion (15 points)Directions: there are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D, choose the one that best completes the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSEWR SHEET.1. Debra: Oh! What a beautiful cat! What do you think?Donald: _____ Dogs are more loyal than catsA. I think I’d rather get a dog.B. Yeah, it is beautiful!C. I have no idea.D. You have to clean after it.【答案】A【解析】由“狗比猫更忠诚”可知，Donald认为他宁愿获得一只狗。
2. Jane: My watch always gains ten minutes a day.Mary: _____ My watch always loses ten minutes a day.Jane: No kidding. It seems that both of us should throw it away and buy a new one.A. That’s ridiculous.B. That’s funnyC. That’s coolD. That’s great【答案】B【解析】简说“我的手表每天快十分钟”。
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2014年广东成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试卷及答案2014年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试题Paper One 试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points) Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B. C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.1. Speaker A: Waiter, ________Speaker B: Wait a minute, sir. That’s $80 altogether.A. Would you charge me?B. Menu, please?C. Would you take the money?D. May I have the bill, please?2. Speaker A: Do you mind if I keep pets in this building?Speaker B: ________A. Who knows?B. I would rather you didn’t.C. Yeah, I love pets.D. No, youcan’t.3. Speaker A: This apple tastes nice. Could i have another one?Speaker B: ________A. Mind your hand.B. Yes, you could.C. I’m sorry.D. Be my friend.4.Tom: Could I use your car for a day?Jack: ________ But you need to drive carefully.A. That’s right.B. Sure.C. Never mind.D. I’m pleased.5.Doctor: ________Patient: I’m much better. My stomach problem is gone.A. Do you have anything to declare, sir?B. Good morning, may I help you?C. What seems the problem?D. How are you feeling today?6.Amy: Mr. Gordon asked me to remind you of the meeting this afternoon. Don’t you forget it.Lucy: OK, I ________A. prefer to.B. won’tC. suppose so.D. do.7.Mike: Madam, do all the buses go downtown?Susan: ________A. Wow, you got the idea.B. No, never mind.C. Sorry, I’m new here.D. Pretty well, I guess.8. Jenny: Shall we go out for dinner tonight? Jackie: ________A. You are right.B. It must be funny.C. Have a nice time.D. That sounds great.9. Speaker A: I sent a package to dallas two days ago and it still hasn’t arrived. My tracking number is 641-24.Speaker B: OK, Mr. Smith ________ but our delivery person said that there was no suchaddress.A. Don’t be angry.B. Stay calm.C. We attempted to deliver it.D. Thanks for asking me.10. Maggie: Hello, could I speak to Justin, please.Justin: ________A. Yes, please.B. Yes, you can.C. Who are you?D. Speaking.11. William: I’d like to invite you to dinner this Sunday, Mr. Smith.Smith: ________A. No, let’s not.B. I’d rather stay at home.C. No, that’ll be too much trouble.D. I’d love to, but I have other plans.12. Mavis: How is everything, Ruth?Ruth: ________A. Not too bad.B. Well,thank you.C. It’s all right, thanks.D. Not at all.13. Mori: I’m pleased to meet you here.Kaco: ________A. I didn’t expect to see you here.B. You are too hospitable.C. Thank you so much.D. Pleased to meet you, too.14. Joe: Thank you for everything you’ve done for me during my stay here.Henry: You’re welcome ________A. It doesn’t matter.B. It’s my job.C. Yes, I’d love to.D. Be careful.15. `Donna: Can you tell me where the library is?Harry: Of course, it’s behind the teaching building.Donna: Thanks.Harry: ________.A. Don’t be so sure.B. I’m happy to have done it.C. You are welcome.D. I’m glad you like it.Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneKids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she had two normal legs. Bassett, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren’t for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have”Scout has faced big challenges. When she was months old, she suffered from terribleburns. Her right leg was especially damaged, and doctors cut it off above the knee. When she was 14, she got a high-tech leg made for sports and put it to the test right away in a race for disabled athletes. “I remember being terrified because this was my first time,” she says. ”But my doctor said, ‘you have to start somewhere.’”Scout was waiting nervously for the race to start when athlete Sarah Reinertsen came up and said,”I’ve been doing this for a while. Let me give you some tips.” Reinertsen, who lost her leg when she was seven, is the first disabled woman to have finished the Ironman triathlon(铁人三项) in Hawaii. She works with an organization to help support people like Scout.Reinertsen’s encouragement changed the teenager’s life. She lost that first race, but gained the confidence that she needed to compete. If Sarah could do it, she could too. Training hard, she now runs competitively andalso finds time to share her story with school groups.“Sometimes people look at someone like me or at Sarah and think they have nothing in common with us. I tell them that even if you aren’t physically challenged, everybody has challenges of some kind---maybe with family, or homework, or friends.” “No matter what it is, you can overcome that obstacle,” she says. “Everything you need is inside your heart. Take small steps. As time goes by, the steps will get bigger and you will reach your dream.”16．Why does Scout answer “No” when asked if she wants two normal legs?A. She’s scared of changing her current situation.B. She couldn’t have them even if she wanted to.C. She has never thought of it before.D. She’s satisfied with what she has achieved as a disabled.17. What does the doctor mean by saying “Youhave to start somewhere”(para.2)A. She has to do it sooner or later.B. She has to find the right place to to start.C. That will be a memorable first time.D. That is a perfect time to start.18. Scout’s childhood experience _______.A. were the cause of her shynessB. were a nightmare until she reached 14C. didn’t stop her from fulfilling herself.D. didn’t have much influence on her later life.19. Which of the following statements is true?A. Sarah shared her story with school students.B. Sarah started to compete at the age of seven.C. Scout has been inspired by Sarah’s success.D. Scout joined Sarah’s organization to help others.20. Through Scout’s story, the author wants to tell us _________.A. the disabled are mentally stronger thanothersB. inner strength can help one overcome difficultiesC. good things will come no matter whatD. everybody has to challenge himself Passage TwoIMPATIENCE has been around for a long time. There is nothing new about people losing their patience while stuck in traffic or waiting in line. But some experts believe that people are less patient today than in the past-and for reasons that might surprise you.Some analysts suggest that in recent years many people are less patient because of technology. They suggest that “digital technology, from cellphones to cameras to email to iPads, is changing our lives. The instant results we get from this technology have in turn increased our desire for instant gratification in other aspects of our lives.”Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein makes some observations. She explains that “we havebecome an immediate satisfaction culture, and we expect things to move quickly, efficiently and in the way we want. When that doesn’t happen, we tend to become increasingly frustrated and unsatisfied.Some believe that e-mail is losing popularity and could soon become outdated. Why? Because many people who send messages do not have the patience to wait hours, or even minutes, for a response. Also, with e-mails, as with letter writing, introductory and concluding greetings are often expected. But many people consider such formalities（客套）to be boring and time-consuming. They prefer instant messaging。