2018成人高考高起专英语真题和答案解析
2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案
2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案第一卷(选择题，共125分)I. Phonetics(5 points〕Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter binations marked a, b, and d.pare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A.capt ai n B.sust ai nC.cont ai nD.ret ai n2.A.pen sion B. mis sion C.ten sion D.revi sion3.A.actr e ss B.busin e ss C.exc e ss D.endl e ss4.A.b ination B.climbing C.bam b oo D.am b ition5.A.bl ew B.cr ew C.s ew D.J ew II. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions: There are 15 inplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best pletes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station, butof them knew it.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7. —The boss wants to talk to you. He seems unhappy with your performance.—Oh,Ibe in trouble. I hope he won't fire me.A.mustB.canC.shouldD. would8. my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for driving license.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9. I'll considerMs. Smith tonight, but I am not sure if I have the time.A.to seeB.seeingC.to have seenD.see10. The trainto arrive at 11: 30, but it was an hour late.A.was supposedB.is supposedC.supposesD.supposed11. Bob doesn't look his age. I think he's somewhere.A. in fortyB. in fortiesC. in his fortyD. in his forties12. I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.onB.forC.atD.in13.a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A. FindingB.Having foundC.We findingD.We found14. Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager,work is going on in the pany.A. usualB. routineC. normalD. regular15. At such a time of crisis, we must try toall differences and stick together.A. set apartB. set backC. set asideD. set down16. Many governments are now takingto reduce smoking in public places.A.stepsB.sidesC.effectD.change17. The employeesmore enthusiastic about their work since their pay rose.A.areB. have beenC. wereD. will be18. Children don't understand initially what they are reciting, butit will have an impact on their thinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19. The university regulations require that the studentsat least 90% of the lectures.A.attendedB.to attendC.would attendD.attend20. In October 2007, the Chang'e-1 satellite was successfullyat Xichang.unchedB. presentedC.regulatedD. engagedⅢ. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地) all over the world is the primary reason species are being extinct(灭绝) or endangered. Houses，highways，dams，industrial buildings，and ever-spreading- farms now dominate 21 formerly occupied by forests，deserts，and wetlands. 22 the beginning of European settlement in America，23 over 65，000，000 acres of wetlands have been drained. One million acres alone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be subtle occurring over a 26 period of time without being noticed. 27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff from farms, can change the 28 and quantity of water in streams and rivers. To 29 living in a delicately balanced habitat, this disturbance can be as 30 as the clear-cutting of a rainforest.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands, remaining species are forced to exist in these 32 areas, which causes further habitat 33. These species bee less adaptable to environmental 34 in fact, they bee 35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by 90%, one-half of its plants, animals and insects will bee extinct.ndscapes B. cities C.maps D. pictures22.A.At B. Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.after all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before25.A.simple B.beneficial C. interesting D. obvious26.A.long B.short C.happy D. sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C. fatal D.surprising31.A.How B. Whether C. Before D. As32.A.crowded B.extensive rge D. bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.support D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV. Reading prehension( 60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May 21, 2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE，Calif.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉). For the second time in five months，a 23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashedher car while driving under the influence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off, Truckee Police say that in both cases, her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge. They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at 346. The legal limit.08.Sergeant J. Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380. If found guilty of the second offense, she faces up to 10 years in prison and fines in excess of2.000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.36.Who is the author of the passage?A. A passenger.B. A policeman.C. A judge.D. A journalist.37. Why couldn't the woman stand and walk?A. She had lost too much blood.B. She was scared.C. She drank too much.D. She had a sudden stomachache.38. Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A. She was caught DUI twice.B. She had her car crashed.C. She refused to take a blood test.D. She drove without driving license.s39. What does the word"nabbed"in the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had the most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman. Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds, as if they were really exactly alike. But that is not the case. In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic, often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people. The Romans were semi-democratic. They had a governing Senate, but the political power was mostly or pletely in the handsof a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders. But the construction interests of the two cultures were also different. The Greeks tended to be more artistic. Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples, columns, and decorative forms. The Romans, on the other hand, were more engineers than artists. They concentrated their efforts on urban planning, well-functioning water pipes, and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar. Both peoples ate very well indeed: lots of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy meals, holding at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact, it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in their warm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40. What is the first paragraph about?A. The Greek and the Roman were similar.B. People misunderstood European civilization.C. Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D. European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The Romans had more political awareness.B. The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C. The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D. The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42. What were the Greeks famous for?A. The overall planning of a city or a town.B. The artistic decoration of the buildings.C. The practical functions of the buildings.aD. The system of water supply and transportation.43. How are the two cultures alike?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago, many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought. Some even thought that owing money to a store or a credit pany was something to be ashamed of. Good citizens, they believed, always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately.Today, however, all that has changed. Credit, as some observers have noted, has bee a way of life in the United States. More and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic, credit cards, to pay for large purchases such as televisions, record players or furniture. Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner, a hotel room or an airline trip. And thereare some situations in which Americans must have credit cards. If they want the temporary use of a car, for example, they first must give the car rental pany the number of their credit card. That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and payCredit cards offer two major services to Americans. First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second, they permit people to borrow, to have the immediate pleasure of owning something, even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time. With credit cards people pay for goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them. And when the time does e to pay, most credit cards offer people a choice. They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percent of what they owe.44. What do Americans feel about using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A. They consider it valuable.B. They regard it as a shame.C. They think it dangerous.D. They find it quite convenient.45. Why does the car rental pany ask for the credit card number?A. To prevent the overuse of the car.B. To make sure that the car won't be damaged.C. To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D. To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46. What advantage can credit card holders have?A. They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B. They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C. They can own something before they actually pay for it.D. They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47. What is the best title for the passage?A. Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB. Credit Services in AmericaC. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the 1893 Columbian Exposition, a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed. It caught the eye of M. S. Hershey, who saw the potential for chocolate. He installed chocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster, and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894.Other Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the 1890's and the early 1900's. But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar.The U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide 20 to 40 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases. The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to American soldiers in Europe. Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned back to themanufacturers. By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home, the American candy bar business was assured. Why? Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same. As a result from that time on and through the 1920's, candy bar manufacturers became established throughout the United States, and as many as 40, 000 different candy bars appeared on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48. Why did M. S. Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A. He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B. He realized that it was possible for chocolate to bee popularC. There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D. He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49. Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A. The adding of new materials.B. The demand in the army during WWI.C. The purchase of new machinesD. The appearance of smaller candy bars.50. What does the underlined word "seat"in the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Focus.B. Position.C. Chair.D. Center51. What is this passage mainly about?A. World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B. The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC. The candy bar industry during World War.D. The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain passed away in 1910, leaving behind a treasure of great literature. But now, 100 years after his death, he'll have a brand-new book on the shelves: a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasn't been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers wait until 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs ) which he spent the last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages, and likely won't be all sunshine and roses. It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends. He also writes negatively about politicians of his day, such as Teddy Roosevelt. It's likely that he requested such a long lead time for the memoirs because he didn't want to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previously published the autobiography has never been available in full, and should provide great insights into the man behind the classic books. The first volume of the set will be available in November, and the trilogy is being published by the University of California, Berkeley."There are so many biographies of Twain, and many of them have used bits and pieces of the autobiography", editor Robert Hirst told The Independent. "But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote. By publishing Twain's book in full we hope that people will be able to e to their own plete conclusions about what sort of a man he was."52. According to Paragraph 1, which of the statements is TRUE of Mark Twain?A. He left behind lots of money.B. His works were written for children.C. His works are full of adventures.D. He is famous for his great works.53. What can we learn about Mark Twain's autobiography from the passage?A. It has been published against Twain's will.B. It shows Twain's respect for politicians.C. It will be published in full.D. It has been recently finished.54. What does the underlined word "trilogy" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. work in three volumes.B. An imaginative work.C. collection of stories.D. Memoirs of famous people.55. What is the purpose of publishing Twain's autobiography?A. To supplement other biographies.B. To help readers to understand Mark Twain.C. To introduce Mark Twain's works.D. To expose new discoveries about Mark TwainV. Daily Conversation( 15 points) Directions: Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and plete the following dialogues by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A.When shall we set offB. What is the timeC. have a wonderful timeD. start packingE. be great funF. What could I getG. What should I take H. where toMary: How do you like the idea of having a piic this Saturday?John: Wonderful. But 56?Mary: What about the Blue Mountain It's quite cool there.John: That's a good idea. Shall we invite Michael and his girlfriend to go with us? Mary: Sure! It would 57 to have them with us.John: Good!58?Mary: You could buy some drinks and sandwiches. And some fruit, too.John:OK. 59?Mary: How about 8 o'clock in the morning? It takes about two hours to get there. John: OK. I'll call Michael and tell him about our plan. We sure will 60.第二卷(非选择题，共25分)I. Writing(25 points)Directions: For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100-120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.61.你( Li Yuan)的同学王晶打算在校找一份临时工作，给她写一封电子，容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5~10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点;·鼓励她抓住此时机，前去面试。
2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点《英语》试卷及答案解析-精选.pdf
2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共105分）一、语音知识：共5小题；每题 1.5分，共7.5分。
在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。
找出这个词。
1. A heat B clean C break D peace2. A. father B. thief C. neither D. thus3. A bear B wear C pear D. hear4.A. use B. excuse C. button D. music5. A. allow B power C. brown D below二、词汇与语法知识：共15小题；每题1.5分，共225分。
从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。
6. -Was the gentlemans name David?-No. I don't think so, but ,go on,please.A. many thanksB. I' d like toC. not at allD. never mine7. Our manager is not in right now. Can I a message?A. leaveB. takeC. giveD. write8. George ought to have arrived this time.A. duringB. onC in D. by9. Once Johnny starts painting a picture, he won't stop until it ..A had been finished B. was finishedC is finished D. will be finished10. The girl is waiting for her aunt on side of the road.A. otherB. the otherC. anotherD. one other11. I never seem to have any time with my parents.A to spendB spentC. having spen D spend12.-The story is too hard to understand-Yes, it's short and there aren't many new words in it.A. sInce B becauseC if D. though13.- will John get to the company?-In three hoursA. How soon B How longC How often D. How fast14.They all looked so happy. They have succeeded after so many failures.A. must B wouldC shouldD could15. I came across this old book while I my roomA. cleanB. will cleanC have cleanedD was cleaning16.Tom is than George, but John is the of the threeA tallest: taller B. taller: tallestC tall: taller D. taller: tall17. The teacher asked all the students in the class to keep their eyes for a minute.A. closeB. closedC to close D. closing18. In the last five years the city out rapidly in all directions.A has spreadB has been spreadC. was spread D spread19. I think Vic feels surprised by the fact I' m smarter than he is.A. why B whichC when D. that20. A good teacher must be too strict too weak.A. either: orB. neither: norC. not only; but alsoD. both;and三、完形填空共15小题；每题2分，共30分。
2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案
2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案)125分第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共I. Phonetics(5 points）Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked a, b, and pare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A.capt ai n B.sust ai n C.cont ai n D.ret ai n2.A.pen sion B. mis sion C.ten sion D.revi sion3.A.actr e ss B.busin e ss C.exc e ss D.endl e ss b ination B.climbing C.bam b oo D.am b ition5.A.bl ew B.cr ew C.s ew D.J ewII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station, butof them knew it.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7. —The boss wants to talk to you. He seems unhappy with your performance.—Oh,I be in trouble. I hope he won't fire me.A.mustB.canC.shouldD. would8. my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for drivinglicense.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9. I'll consider Ms. Smith tonight, but I am not sure if I have thetime.A.to seeB.seeingC.to have seenD.see10. The train to arrive at 11: 30, but it was an hour late.A.was supposedB.is supposedC.supposesD.supposed11. Bob doesn't look his age. I think he's somewhere .A. in fortyB. in fortiesC. in his fortyD. in his forties12. I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.onB.forC.atD.in13. a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A. FindingB.Having foundC.We findingD.We found14. Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager, work isgoing on in the company.A. usualB. routineC. normalD. regular15. At such a time of crisis, we must try to all differences and sticktogether.A. set apartB. set backC. set asideD. set down16. Many governments are now taking to reduce smoking in publicplaces.A.stepsB.sidesC.effectD.change17. The employees more enthusiastic about their work since their payrose.A.areB. have beenC. wereD. will be18. Children don't understand initially what they are reciting, but itwill have an impact on their thinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19. The university regulations require that the students at least90% of the lectures.A.attendedB.to attendC.would attendD.attend20. In October 2007, the Chang'e-1 satellite was successfully atXichang.unchedB. presentedC.regulatedD. engagedⅢ. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地) all over the world is the primary reason species are becoming extinct(灭绝) or endangered. Houses，highways，dams， industrial buildings， and ever-spreading- farms now dominate 21formerly occupied by forests， deserts， and wetlands. 22 the beginning of European settlement in America，23over 65，000，000 acres of wetlands have been drained. One million acres alone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be subtle occurring over a 26 period of time without being noticed. 27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff from farms, can change the 28 and quantity of waterin streams and rivers. To 29living in a delicately balanced habitat, this disturbance can be as 30 as the clear-cutting of a rainforest.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands, remaining species are forced to exist in these 32areas, which causes further habitat 33. These species become less adaptable to environmental 34 in fact, they become 35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by 90%, one-half of its plants, animals and insects will become extinct.ndscapes B. cities C.maps D. pictures22.A.At B. Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.after all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before25.A.simple B.beneficial C. interesting D. obvious26.A.long B.short C.happy D. sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C. fatal D.surprising31.A.How B. Whether C. Before D. As32.A.crowded B.extensive rge D. bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.support D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV. Reading Comprehension( 60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May 21, 2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE， Calif.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉). For the second time in five months， a 23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashed her car while driving under theinfluence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off, Truckee Police say that in both cases, her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge. They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at 346. The legal limit.08.Sergeant J. Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380. If found guilty of the second offense, she faces up to 10 years in prison and fines in excess of 2.000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.Who is the author of the passage?36.A. A passenger.B. A policeman.C. A judge.D. A journalist.37. Why couldn't the woman stand and walk?A. She had lost too much blood.B. She was scared.C. She drank too much.D. She had a sudden stomachache.38. Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A. She was caught DUI twice.B. She had her car crashed.C. She refused to take a blood test.D. She drove without driving license.s39. What does the wordabbedin the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had the most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman. Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds, as if they were really exactly alike. But that is not the case. In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic, often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people. The Romans were semi-democratic. They had a governing Senate, but the political power was mostly or completely in the hands of a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders. But the construction interests of the two cultures were also different. The Greeks tended to be moreartistic. Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples, columns, and decorative forms. The Romans, on the other hand, were more engineers than artists. They concentrated their efforts on urban planning, well-functioning water pipes, and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar. Both peoples ate very well indeed: lots of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy meals, holding at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact, it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in their warm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40. What is the first paragraph about?A. The Greek and the Roman were similar.B. People misunderstood European civilization.C. Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D. European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The Romans had more political awareness.B. The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C. The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D. The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42. What were the Greeks famous for?A. The overall planning of a city or a town.B. The artistic decoration of the buildings.C. The practical functions of the buildings.aD. The system of water supply and transportation.43. How are the two cultures alike?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago, many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought. Some even thought that owing money to a store or a credit company was something to be ashamed of. Good citizens, they believed, always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately. Today, however, all that has changed. Credit, as some observers have noted, has become a way of life in the United States. More and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic, credit cards,to pay for large purchases such as televisions, record players or furniture. Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner, a hotel room or an airline trip. And there are some situations in which Americans must have credit cards. If they want the temporary use of a car, for example, they first must give the car rental company the number of their credit card. That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and pay Credit cards offer two major services to Americans. First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second, they permit people to borrow, to have the immediate pleasure of owning something, even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time. With credit cards people pay for goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them. And when the time does come to pay, mostcredit cards offer people a choice. They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percent of what they owe.44. What do Americans feel about using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A. They consider it valuable.B. They regard it as a shame.C. They think it dangerous.D. They find it quite convenient.45. Why does the car rental company ask for the credit card number?A. To prevent the overuse of the car.B. To make sure that the car won't be damaged.C. To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D. To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46. What advantage can credit card holders have?A. They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B. They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C. They can own something before they actually pay for it.D. They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47. What is the best title for the passage?A. Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB. Credit Services in AmericaC. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the 1893 Columbian Exposition, a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed. It caught the eye of M. S. Hershey, who saw the potential for chocolate. He installedchocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster, and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894.Other Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the 1890's and the early 1900's. But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar.The U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide 20 to 40 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases. The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to American soldiers in Europe. Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned back to the manufacturers. By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home, the American candy bar business was assured. Why? Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same. As a result from that time on and through the 1920's, candy bar manufacturers became established throughout theUnited States, and as many as 40, 000 different candy bars appeared on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48. Why did M. S. Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A. He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B. He realized that it was possible for chocolate to become popularC. There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D. He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49. Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A. The adding of new materials.B. The demand in the army during WWI.C. The purchase of new machinesD. The appearance of smaller candy bars.50. What does the underlined word seatin the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Focus.B. Position.C. Chair.D. Center51. What is this passage mainly about?A. World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B. The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC. The candy bar industry during World War.D. The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain passed away in 1910, leaving behind a treasure of great literature. But now, 100 years after his death, he'll have a brand-new book on the shelves: a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasn't been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers wait until 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs ) which he spent the last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages, and likely won't be all sunshine and roses. It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends. He also writes negatively about politicians of his day, such as Teddy Roosevelt. It's likely thatwant he didn't for the memoirs because lead he requested such a long time to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.previously have been sections of the memoirs Although small should full, and been available in published the autobiography has never provide great insights into the man behind the classic books. The first being is and the trilogy set will be available in November, of volume the published by the University of California, Berkeley.used many of them have so many biographies of Twain, and There are bits and pieces of the autobiography, editor Robert Hirst told The Independent. But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote. By publishing Twain's book in full we hope that people will be able to come to their own complete conclusions about what sort of a man he was. Twain? of Mark statements of the is TRUE 52. According to Paragraph 1, whichA. He left behind lots of money.B. His works were written for children.C. His works are full of adventures.D. He is famous for his great works.passage? the Twain's autobiography from Mark 53. What can we learn aboutA. It has been published against Twain's will.B. It shows Twain's respect for politicians.C. It will be published in full.D. It has been recently finished.54. What does the underlined word rilogy in Paragraph 4 mean?A. work in three volumes.B. An imaginative work.C. collection of stories.D. Memoirs of famous people.55. What is the purpose of publishing Twain's autobiography?A. To supplement other biographies.B. To help readers to understand Mark Twain.C. To introduce Mark Twain's works.D. To expose new discoveries about Mark TwainV. Daily Conversation( 15 points)below choices from the eight appropriate Directions: Pick out expressions and complete the following dialogues by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A.When shall we set offB. What is the timeC. have a wonderful timeD. start packingE. be great funF. What could I getG. What should I take H. where toMary: How do you like the idea of having a picnic this Saturday? John: Wonderful. But 56?Mary: What about the Blue Mountain It's quite cool there.John: That's a good idea. Shall we invite Michael and his girlfriend to go with us?Mary: Sure! It would 57 to have them with us.John: Good!58?Mary: You could buy some drinks and sandwiches. And some fruit, too. John:OK. 59?Mary: How about 8 o'clock in the morning? It takes about two hours to get there.John: OK. I'll call Michael and tell him about our plan. We sure will 60.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共25分)I. Writing(25 points)Directions: For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100-120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.61.你( Li Yuan)的同学王晶打算在校内找一份临时工作，给她写一封电子邮件，内容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5~10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点;·鼓励她抓住此机会，前去面试。
成人高考高起点英语真题及答案
2018年成人高考高起点英语真题及答案2018年成人高考高起点英语真题及答案>>点击查察完满版试题选择题一、语音知识（共5小题；每题1.5分，共7.5分）在以下每组单词中，有一个单词的画线部分与其他单词的画线部分的读音不同样。
找出这个词。
1．A．family B．value C．cat D．baby2．A．show B．now C．yellow D.grow3．A．beach B．1unch C．chair D．machine4．A．human B．cut C．fun D．1uck5．A．sale B．snow C．design D．ask二、词汇与语法知识5小题：每题1.5分，共22．5分。
)从每题的四个选择项中，选出最正确的一项。
6．Tom attended evening school for month or two．A．the：a B．an；the C．不填；the D．an；不填7．Spring is by far time to visit the island．A．better B．the better C．best D．the best8．The weather report says it again tomorrow．A．rains B．rained C．will rain D．has rained9．Bill has a very high price for the car．A．paid B．spent C．cost D．bought1 0. There is nobody here in the office-they have all gone home.A．can B．must C．should D．would1 1．Mary looks great this pair of trousers．A．in B．by C．on D．at1 2．The next morning people found the world outside their houses completely ．A．change B．changing C．changed D．to change1 3．These books should not be from the library．A．taken away B．taken off C．taken down D．taken over1 4．By the time I got home，my grandmother the dinner and was watching TV．A．prepares B．prepared C．has prepared D．had prepared1 5．The reason the president kept silent is still unknown．A．how B．why C．when D．what16．一Will you please open the door for me?一 .A．Yes，please B．My pleasure C．Not at all D．You’re welcome17．James got lost in the city， he had to ask for help．A．or B．SO C．but D．for1 8．Mrs．Smith persuaded her husband the right thin9．A．do B．did C．to do D．doing19.My parents and I couldn’t get into the house last night because 0f US had the key． A．all B．either C．neither D．none20．Dogs have a very sense of smell．A．nice B．clear C．good D．high三、完形填空（共15小题；每题2分，共30分。
2018年成人高考高起点《英语》试题及答案(卷二)
2018年成人高考高起点《英语》试题及答案（卷二）一、语音知识在下列每组单词中,有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。
找出这个词。
1. A. dear B. hear C. near D. bear2. A. coast B. float C. soap D. broad3. A. flow B. plow C. slow D. yellow4. A. customer B. republic C. university D. umbrella5. A. hour B. four C. flour D. our6. A. machine B. chip C. sick D. fulfill7. A. popular B. large C. remarkable D. dark8. A. church B. character C. chalk D. cheat9. A. cheat B. weak C. increase D. area10. A. detective B. decide C. nephew D. desire11. A. curtain B. paint C. sail D. straight12. A. popular B. large C. remarkble D. dark13. A. simply B. fairly C. reply D. peacefully14. A. already B. each C. league D. weak15. A. country B. courage C. pronounce D. double二、词汇与语法知识从每小题的四个选择项中,选出最佳的一项。
16. I can’t find my notebook in the room. I It in the library lastnight.A. ought to have leftB. must have leftC. should have leftD. would have left17. is standing at the corner of the street.A. A policeB. The policeC. PoliceD. A policeman18. They had wanted to help but get there in time.A. can’tB. couldn’tC. don’tD. won’t19. Tom was disappointed(失望的)that most of the guests when heat the party.A. left, had arrivedB. had left, arrivedC. had left, had arrivedD. left, arrived20. Michael to pass the examination at his second attempt.A. succeededB. completedC. realizedD. managed21. You can borrow that car if you .A. want toB. want itC. want to doD. will want22. You can’t do anything else until you your homework.A. will finishB. finishedC. have finishedD. had finished23. When and where to build the new library yet.A. is not decidedB. are not decidedC. has not decidedD. have not decided24. Father and Mother can write their names.A. oftenB. seldomC. hardlyD. always25. What do you imagine the child uses this old tool ?A. aboutB. byC. forD. of26. John took his friends there by a shortcut, reduced the drive from50 minutes to15.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. what27. On Sunday I always prefer rather than TV all day.A. to read ; watchB. read; to watchC. reading; watchD. reading; to watch28. Was the teacher’s clear?A. explainingB. explainedC. explainD. explanation29. Don’t give up, try for second twiceA. theB. aC. /D. an30. Those are probably the curtains in the store.A. fancierB. most fanciestC. fanciestD. more fancier31. I don’t know her very well, I have met her socially on a couple of occasions.A. so thatB. whenC. althoughD. since32. —Hello, may I speak to Dr. Bush?—.A. Yes，I’m BushB. Yes，it’s meC. Here is BushD. Speaking33. Don’t leave your books near the open fire. They might easily .A. catch fireB. catch to fireC. catch with fireD. catch up fire34. The Smiths don’t live here in this neighbourhood. They have away.A. livedB. movedC. walkedD. taken35. It would be of us to pretend the accident never happened.A. slowB. fastC. foolishD. clever36. Jack was the sort of man who did not like his actionsA. be questionedB. questioningC. having questionedD. questioned37. He has a knife in the arm.A. hurtB. harmC. woundD. injury38. I like taking . Wherever I visit, I bring my camera with meA. photosB. photosC. photoD. photo’s39. You’d better go now, you’ll miss the next train.A. ifB. or elseC. or notD. unless40. We were after all the hard work.A. wear outB. weary outC. worn outD. outworn41. —Who do you think has made my room so dirty, Mom?—It be your younger brother.A. mustB. shallC. willD. would42. Over a hundred people expressed their worries, but were willing to helpA. someB. manyC. fewD. little。
2018年成人高考高起点《英语》试题及答案（卷二）
2018年成⼈⾼考⾼起点《英语》试题及答案（卷⼆）2018年成⼈⾼考⾼起点《英语》试题及答案（卷⼆）⼀、语⾳知识在下列每组单词中,有⼀个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读⾳不同。
找出这个词。
1. A. dear B. hear C. near D. bear2. A. coast B. float C. soap D. broad3. A. flow B. plow C. slow D. yellow4. A. customer B. republic C. university D. umbrella5. A. hour B. four C. flour D. our6. A. machine B. chip C. sick D. fulfill7. A. popular B. large C. remarkable D. dark8. A. church B. character C. chalk D. cheat9. A. cheat B. weak C. increase D. area10. A. detective B. decide C. nephew D. desire11. A. curtain B. paint C. sail D. straight12. A. popular B. large C. remarkble D. dark13. A. simply B. fairly C. reply D. peacefully14. A. already B. each C. league D. weak15. A. country B. courage C. pronounce D. double⼆、词汇与语法知识从每⼩题的四个选择项中,选出最佳的⼀项。
16. I can’t find my notebook in the room. I It in the library lastnight.A. ought to have leftB. must have leftC. should have leftD. would have left17. is standing at the corner of the street.A. A policeB. The policeC. PoliceD. A policeman18. They had wanted to help but get there in time.D. won’t19. Tom was disappointed(失望的)that most of the guests when heat the party.A. left, had arrivedB. had left, arrivedC. had left, had arrivedD. left, arrived20. Michael to pass the examination at his second attempt.A. succeededB. completedC. realizedD. managed21. You can borrow that car if you .A. want toB. want itC. want to doD. will want22. You can’t do anything else until you your homework.A. will finishB. finishedC. have finishedD. had finished23. When and where to build the new library yet.A. is not decidedB. are not decidedC. has not decidedD. have not decided24. Father and Mother can write their names.A. oftenB. seldomC. hardlyD. always25. What do you imagine the child uses this old tool ?A. aboutD. of26. John took his friends there by a shortcut, reduced the drive from50 minutes to15.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. what27. On Sunday I always prefer rather than TV all day.A. to read ; watchB. read; to watchC. reading; watchD. reading; to watch28. Was the teacher’s clear?A. explainingB. explainedC. explainD. explanation29. Don’t give up, try for second twiceA. theB. aC. /D. an30. Those are probably the curtains in the store.A. fancierB. most fanciestC. fanciestD. more fancier31. I don’t know her very well, I have met her socially on a couple of occasions.A. so thatB. whenC. althoughD. since32. —Hello, may I speak to Dr. Bush?A. Yes，I’m BushB. Yes，it’s meC. Here is BushD. Speaking33. Don’t leave your books near the open fire. They might easily .A. catch fireB. catch to fireC. catch with fireD. catch up fire34. The Smiths don’t live here in this neighbourhood. They have away.A. livedB. movedC. walkedD. taken35. It would be of us to pretend the accident never happened.A. slowB. fastC. foolishD. clever36. Jack was the sort of man who did not like his actionsA. be questionedB. questioningC. having questionedD. questioned37. He has a knife in the arm.A. hurtB. harmC. woundD. injury38. I like taking . Wherever I visit, I bring my camera with meA. photosB. photosC. photoD. photo’sA. ifB. or elseC. or notD. unless40. We were after all the hard work.A. wear outB. weary outC. worn outD. outworn41. —Who do you think has made my room so dirty, Mom?—It be your younger brother.A. mustB. shallC. willD. would42. Over a hundred people expressed their worries, but were willing to helpA. someB. manyC. fewD. little。
2018年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点《英语》试卷及答案解析.doc
2018 年成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150 分。
考试时间120 分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共105 分）一、语音知识：共 5 小题；每题 1.5 分，共7.5 分。
在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。
找出这个词。
1. A heat B clean C break D peace2. A. father B. thief C. neither D. thus3. A bear B wear C pear D. hear4.A. use B. excuse C. button D. music5. A. allow B power C. brown D below二、词汇与语法知识：共15 小题；每题 1.5 分，共225 分。
从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。
6. -Was the gentlemans name David?-No. I don't think so, but ,go on,please.A. many thanksB. I' d like toC. not at allD. never mine7. Our manager is not in right now. Can I a message?A. leaveB. takeC. giveD. write8. George ought to have arrived this time.A. duringB. onC in D. by9. Once Johnny starts painting a picture, he won't stop until it ..A had been finished B. was finishedC is finished D. will be finished10. The girl is waiting for her aunt on side of the road.A. otherB. the otherC. anotherD. one other11. I never seem to have any time with my parents.A to spendB spentC. having spen D spend 12.-Thestory is too hard to understand-Yes, it's short and there aren't many new words in it.A. sInce B becauseC if D. though13.- will John get to the company?-In three hoursA. How soon B How long C Howoften D. How fast14.They all looked so happy. They have succeeded after so many failures.A. must B wouldC shouldD could15. I came across this old book while I my roomA. cleanB. will cleanC have cleanedD was cleaning16.Tom is than George, but John is the of the threeA tallest: taller B. taller: tallestC tall: taller D. taller: tall17. The teacher asked all the students in the class to keep their eyes for a minute.A. closeB. closedC to close D. closing18. In the last five years the city out rapidly in all directions.A has spreadB has been spreadC. was spread D spread19. I think Vic feels surprised by the fact I' m smarter than he is.A. why B whichC when D. that20. A good teacher must be too strict too weak.A. either: orB. neither: norC. not only; but alsoD. both;and三、完形填空共15 小题；每题 2 分，共30 分。
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2018年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共125分)I. Phonetics(5 points）Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked a, b, and pare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A.capt ai n B.sust ai n C.cont ai n D.ret ai n2.A.pen sion B. mis sion C.ten sion D.revi sion3.A.actr e ss B.busin e ss C.exc e ss D.endl e ss b ination B.climbing C.bam b oo D.am b ition5.A.bl ew B.cr ew C.s ew D.J ewII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station, but of them knew it.A.noneB.eitherC.neitherD.both7. —The boss wants to talk to you. He seems unhappy with your performance.—Oh,I be in trouble. I hope he won't fire me.A.mustB.canC.shouldD. would8. my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for driving license.A.UnlessB.BecauseC.SinceD.Once9. I'll consider Ms. Smith tonight, but I am not sure if I have the time.A.to seeB.seeingC.to have seenD.see10. The train to arrive at 11: 30, but it was an hour late.A.was supposedB.is supposedC.supposesD.supposed11. Bob doesn't look his age. I think he's somewhere .A. in fortyB. in fortiesC. in his fortyD. in his forties12. I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.onB.forC.atD.in13. a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A. FindingB.Having foundC.We findingD.We found14. Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager, work is going on in the company.A. usualB. routineC. normalD. regular15. At such a time of crisis, we must try to all differences and stick together.A. set apartB. set backC. set asideD. set down16. Many governments are now taking to reduce smoking in public places.A.stepsB.sidesC.effectD.change17. The employees more enthusiastic about their work since their pay rose.A.areB. have beenC. wereD. will be18. Children don't understand initially what they are reciting, but it will have an impact on their thinking.A.casuallyB.especiallyC.regularlyD.gradually19. The university regulations require that the students at least 90% of the lectures.A.attendedB.to attendC.would attendD.attend20. In October 2007, the Chang'e-1 satellite was successfully at Xichang.unchedB. presentedC.regulatedD. engagedⅢ. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地) all over the world is the primary reason species are becoming extinct(灭绝) or endangered. Houses，highways，dams， industrial buildings， and ever-spreading- farms now dominate 21formerly occupied by forests， deserts， and wetlands. 22 the beginning of European settlement in America，23over 65，000，000 acres of wetlands have been drained. One million acres alone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be subtle occurring over a 26 period of time without being noticed. 27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff from farms, can change the 28 and quantity of water in streams and rivers. To 29living in a delicately balanced habitat, this disturbance can be as 30 as the clear-cutting of a rainforest.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands, remaining species are forced to exist in these 32areas, which causes further habitat 33. These species become less adaptable to environmental 34 in fact, they become 35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by 90%, one-half of its plants, animals and insects will become extinct.ndscapes B. cities C.maps D. pictures22.A.At B. Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.after all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before25.A.simple B.beneficial C. interesting D. obvious26.A.long B.short C.happy D. sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C. fatal D.surprising31.A.How B. Whether C. Before D. As32.A.crowded B.extensive rge D. bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.support D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV. Reading Comprehension( 60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May 21, 2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE， Calif.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉). For the second time in five months， a 23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashed her car while driving under the influence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off, Truckee Police say that in both cases, her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge. They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at 346. The legal limit.08.Sergeant J. Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380. If found guilty of the second offense, she faces up to 10 years in prison and fines in excess of 2.000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.36.Who is the author of the passage?A. A passenger.B. A policeman.C. A judge.D. A journalist.37. Why couldn't the woman stand and walk?A. She had lost too much blood.B. She was scared.C. She drank too much.D. She had a sudden stomachache.38. Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A. She was caught DUI twice.B. She had her car crashed.C. She refused to take a blood test.D. She drove without driving license.s39. What does the word"nabbed"in the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had the most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman. Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds, as if they were really exactly alike. But that is not the case. In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic, often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people. The Romans were semi-democratic. They had a governing Senate, but the political power was mostly or completely in the hands of a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders. But the construction interests of the two cultures were also different. The Greeks tended to be more artistic. Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples, columns, and decorative forms. The Romans, on the other hand, were more engineers than artists. They concentrated their efforts on urban planning, well-functioning water pipes, and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar. Both peoples ate very well indeed: lots of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy meals, holding at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact, it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in their warm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40. What is the first paragraph about?A. The Greek and the Roman were similar.B. People misunderstood European civilization.C. Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D. European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The Romans had more political awareness.B. The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C. The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D. The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42. What were the Greeks famous for?A. The overall planning of a city or a town.B. The artistic decoration of the buildings.C. The practical functions of the buildings.aD. The system of water supply and transportation.43. How are the two cultures alike?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago, many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought. Some even thought that owing money to a store or a credit company was something to be ashamed of. Good citizens, they believed, always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately.Today, however, all that has changed. Credit, as some observers have noted, has become a way of life in the United States. More and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic, credit cards, to pay for large purchases such as televisions, record players or furniture. Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner, a hotel room or an airline trip. And there are some situations in which Americans must have credit cards. If they want the temporary use of a car, for example, they first must give the car rental company the number of their credit card. That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and pay Credit cards offer two major services to Americans. First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second, they permit people to borrow, to have the immediate pleasure of owning something, even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time. With credit cards people pay for goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them. And when the time does come to pay, mostcredit cards offer people a choice. They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percent of what they owe.44. What do Americans feel about using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A. They consider it valuable.B. They regard it as a shame.C. They think it dangerous.D. They find it quite convenient.45. Why does the car rental company ask for the credit card number?A. To prevent the overuse of the car.B. To make sure that the car won't be damaged.C. To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D. To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46. What advantage can credit card holders have?A. They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B. They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C. They can own something before they actually pay for it.D. They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47. What is the best title for the passage?A. Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB. Credit Services in AmericaC. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the 1893 Columbian Exposition, a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed. It caught the eye of M. S. Hershey, who saw the potential for chocolate. He installed chocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster, and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894.Other Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the 1890's and the early 1900's. But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar.The U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide 20 to 40 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases. The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to American soldiers in Europe. Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned back to the manufacturers. By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home, the American candy bar business was assured. Why? Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same. As a result from that time on and through the 1920's, candy bar manufacturers became established throughout theUnited States, and as many as 40, 000 different candy bars appeared on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48. Why did M. S. Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A. He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B. He realized that it was possible for chocolate to become popularC. There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D. He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49. Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A. The adding of new materials.B. The demand in the army during WWI.C. The purchase of new machinesD. The appearance of smaller candy bars.50. What does the underlined word "seat"in the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Focus.B. Position.C. Chair.D. Center51. What is this passage mainly about?A. World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B. The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC. The candy bar industry during World War.D. The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of America's much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain passed away in 1910, leaving behind a treasure of great literature. But now, 100 years after his death, he'll have a brand-new book on the shelves: a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasn't been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers wait until 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs ) which he spent the last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages, and likely won't be all sunshine and roses. It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends. He also writes negatively about politicians of his day, such as Teddy Roosevelt. It's likely thathe requested such a long lead time for the memoirs because he didn't want to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previously published the autobiography has never been available in full, and should provide great insights into the man behind the classic books. The first volume of the set will be available in November, and the trilogy is being published by the University of California, Berkeley."There are so many biographies of Twain, and many of them have used bits and pieces of the autobiography", editor Robert Hirst told The Independent. "But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote. By publishing Twain's book in full we hope that people will be able to come to their own complete conclusions about what sort of a man he was."52. According to Paragraph 1, which of the statements is TRUE of Mark Twain?A. He left behind lots of money.B. His works were written for children.C. His works are full of adventures.D. He is famous for his great works.53. What can we learn about Mark Twain's autobiography from the passage?A. It has been published against Twain's will.B. It shows Twain's respect for politicians.C. It will be published in full.D. It has been recently finished.54. What does the underlined word "trilogy" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. work in three volumes.B. An imaginative work.C. collection of stories.D. Memoirs of famous people.55. What is the purpose of publishing Twain's autobiography?A. To supplement other biographies.B. To help readers to understand Mark Twain.C. To introduce Mark Twain's works.D. To expose new discoveries about Mark TwainV. Daily Conversation( 15 points)Directions: Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogues by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.A.When shall we set offB. What is the timeC. have a wonderful timeD. start packingE. be great funF. What could I getG. What should I take H. where toMary: How do you like the idea of having a picnic this Saturday? John: Wonderful. But 56?Mary: What about the Blue Mountain It's quite cool there.John: That's a good idea. Shall we invite Michael and his girlfriend to go with us?Mary: Sure! It would 57 to have them with us.John: Good!58?Mary: You could buy some drinks and sandwiches. And some fruit, too. John:OK. 59?Mary: How about 8 o'clock in the morning? It takes about two hours to get there.John: OK. I'll call Michael and tell him about our plan. We sure will 60.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共25分)I. Writing(25 points)Directions: For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100-120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.61.你( Li Yuan)的同学王晶打算在校内找一份临时工作，给她写一封电子邮件，内容包括:·你从校园网上获得图书馆招工的信息;招聘人数为5~10人;·对应聘人员的要求(如必须是本校学生、可周末上班等);·面试时间和地点;·鼓励她抓住此机会，前去面试。
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2017年成人高等学校高起点招生全国统一考试英语本试卷分第Ｉ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ｉ卷(选择题，共105分)一、语音知识:共5小题：每题1.5分,共7.5分。
在下列每组单词中。
有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。
找出这个词。
1. A. handsome B.candle C.distance D. land2. A. meat B. ready C. heat D. seat3. A. bottom B. colou C. Monday D. ton4. A. billion B. lab C. table D. comb5. A. tooth B. month C. father D. method二、词汇与语法知识：共15小题；每题1.5分，共22.5分。
从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。
6.Johnson will phone his mother as soon as he in Kunming.A. arrivedB. arrivesC. will arriveD. is arriving7.The young policeman asked her name was.A. whenB. whoC. whyD. what8. This song is very with young people.A. pleasantB. popularC. favouriteD. beautiful9. The family at a small hotel for the night.A. put upB. went upC. got upD. jumped up10.“We can't go out jin this weather.”said Bob,ou of the window.A. to have lookedB. lookedC. lookingD. to look11.-Let'S go to the concert tonight. Mary.-Sorry.I .I have to help my mom with the housework.A. needn'tB. can'tC. mustn'tD. shouldn't12.I chose this coat in the end because ones were all too expensive.A. the othersB. anotherC. othersD. the other13.We got to the cinema late the heavy taffic.A. because ofB.instead ofC. according toD. except for14. David has decided football at the end of this season.A. give upB. giving upC. to give upD.having given up15.Clearly, object of the game is to improve children's math skills.A.不填;theB. an;theC.不填;不填D. the;不填16. arriving home she found her old friend alrendy there.A.OnB. ForC.ByD. With17. He says he has the T-shirt, I've never seed him wear it.A. afterB. sinceC. althoughD.if18. When Anna the room,a group of young men were talking eagerly round the table.A. entersB. has enteredC. was enteringD. entered19. -Do you mind if I open the window?- .A. Yes ,pleaseB. No,go aheadC. No. please don'tD.Yes,you'd better do.20. A museum in the city centre next year.A. will be builtB. will builC. was builtD. built三、完形填空：共15小题;每题2分，共30分。
通读下面的短文,掌握其大意。
然后，从每小题的四个选择项中选出可填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Over the summer. my family took a trip to Iceland to see the natural beauty of it. Little did I 21 I would wake up one morning to have my eyes swelled up(肿胀)like balloons! I was frigbtened, So many questions were 22 through my head. Am I allergic(过敏的)to something? Was there some Icelandic discase that I 23 ?The only help I received was some allergy medicine 24 a clinic nearby. Nothing Was working.When the trip was over,I went to see my doctor, She gave me eye drops, but clearly they weren't worth the time or 25 and the swelling got worse and worse.I finally decided that it would be best for me to 26 being so sad and take it easy and havefun. It was summer after all.I had a fun night with my friends as if nothing was 27 .The next morning I woke up and went to 28 how swollen my eyes were,only to find myself 29 at my normal face, It was a miracle(奇迹).I 30 asking myself why I hadn't done that earlier. Was being with my friends and having fun really the 31 to my problem?To this day I still do not know what I had,and 32 do any of the many doctors that I 33 during the summer, I would really like to go back to Iceland to see the Northern Lights, 34 I am very much frightened that I am just allergic to the country. I hope I never 35 having such terrible swelling in my eyes ever again.21. A. know B. doubt C.insist D. fear22.A.cutting B.going C.pulling D.hurrying23. A. caused B. fought C.caught D. treated24. A. on B. from C. with D.to25. A. pain B. adventure C. weight D.money26. A. tnr B. mind C. prefer D. stop27. A. fair B. mistaken C. similar D. wrong28. A. check B. explain C. describe D. mark.I29. A. aiming B. looking C. waving D. pointing30. A. missed B. kept C. regretted D. excused31. A. way B. relation C. answer D. dewgtion32. A. neither B. none C. either D. no33. A. hated B. employed C. disappointed D. visited34. A. so B.or C. but D. for35. A. finish B. forgive C. experience D. consider四、阅读理解：共15小题；每题3分,共45分。
阅读下列短文，然后根据短文的内容从每小题的四个选择项中选出最佳的一项。
When you go on your iob interview(面试),be sure to dress well,be on time,do your research and NEVER ask any of the following questions:1."How quickly could I be promoted(晋升)?”An employer first of all wants an employee to be happy with the position theyhave.Ambition(抱负)is good, but there is a time and place to discuss promotion,and it's not during an interview.2."Will be able to work from home?"This is basically telling your future boss—before you've even started—that you're too lazy to come into the office.3."How much vacation time does this position offer?"Althouh this could be asked this is the type of infomaion you should get AFTER you've been offered a position and not before.4."Will I have to work with a team?.”Almost all jobs need some kind of teamwork,so any sign that you are not a good team player will leave you with unfavorable point in an employer's eyes.5."Does this position come with a handsome pay?"The pay is usually discussed after a position has been offered. If an employer offers this subect, feel free to discuss it. Otherwise.irv not to look like you are interested only in things for your own good An employer will more readily hire someone interested in bettering themselves AND the company as a whole.36.An employer usually expects an employee to be .A. hungry for promotionB. satisfied with the vacationC. pleased with the positionD.curious about the workplace37.Asking to work from hom may your future boss think that .A. you want to stay away from your bossB. you work beter at homeC. you're unwilling to meet othersD.you're too lazy to come into the office38. When can you offer the subject of pay?A. Before you ask about teamworkB. After you get the jobC.At the end of your interview.D.At the beginning of your interview.39. What might be the best title of this text?A. Questions Not to Ask in a Job InterviewB. How to Dress for a Job InterviewC.Clever Answers to Interview QuestionsD. Proper Time for a Job InterviewBMaria Mitchell(1818-1889),the first woman astronomer(天文学家)in the United States, was born in Nantucket. Massachusetts. Her parents valued education and insisted on giving her the same quality of education that boys receivedHer father. William Mitchell, was an astronomer and teacher himself. When he built his own school, Maria became a student and also a teaching assistant to him. At home. Marias father taught her to watch the stars and other natural objects in space using his personal telescope(望远镜).Later she went to work at the library of the Nantucket Atheneum. Over the next tweny years. she further developed her interest in reading as many books as she could.She spent her nights watching the sky closely with her father.On October 1, 1847,Maria discovered a comet(彗星)by merely using a two-inch telescope. Some years before, King Frederick VI of Denmark had set up prizes to each discover of a"telescopic comet". The prize was to be given to the"first discoverer"of each such comet because comets were often discovered by more than one person.There was once a question of who should be the winner. As the story goes, francesco de Vico had discovered the same comet two days later, but had reported it to the European vor. She wonthe prize in 1848 and became a big name the world over. The comet was named“ Miss mitchell's Comet.”40. What ean be learnt about Marias parents according to the text?A. They came from low-income families.B. They gave Maria equal chance for educationC. They were both astronomersD. They were both teachers.41. Whe played the most important role in Maria's great achievement?A. King FrederickⅥ B Francesco de VicoC. Her fatherD. Her mother42. What problem did Maria meet with in winning the prize?A She named the comet on her ownB. She did not use the required telescope.C. She did not report her discovery in timeD. She discovered the comet with her father43. When did Franeeseo de Vico discover the comet?A.In1818B.In1889C.In1848D.In1847CMany schools have their art programs removed in an effort to improve test scores and money. However, some researchers believe that this is not correct. Students can master some basic skills in art class that they cannot find in a normal classroom.Allow me to share why you have to take art class.First and most important,it stimulates creativity(激发创造力) Art schools encourage you to think outside the box and be creative enough to create something artistic.It can be used not only in art but in life,too.Besides,it helps you make the right choice. In art class, you are usually free to do what you want. In every art class, you are required to make decisions that can determine what your painting will turn out to be.In addition, students can learn the art of critical(批判性的) thinking as a skill of observation(观察). For example, art students find ways to imagine, That is a skill they need to beome better readers and problem settlers,What is more,it is noted that the company's bosses are actively looking for employees who can think creatively. Creative thinking is one of the most important skills that students can learn in art courses.Finally, students who are trained in art class have interesting mental habits. They low to work on a task for a long time and how to continue to work even if they are discouraged. They are better for creating a link between the classroom and the outside world. In addition,children who do art work are able to look back on their work and make iudgments about themselves.44.Why are art programs removed from many schools?A. To make students have their own hobbiesB. To improve students'test scores and save money.C To help students master some job skillsD To give students more free time45. What is the most important quality students develop in art class?A. DeterminationB.CarefulnessC.CreativityD.Honesty46. What can we learn from the text?A. Art students are easily employed.B. Art programs may bring a lot of money.C. Art class can help students in many ways.D Art teachers should pay more attention to tests.DYou know what a hotel is, of course. And perhaps, you also know what a condo is-aresidntial(居住的)building divided into seprate uniots that are owned by different people.What you may not know is that in someU.S. cities, the two have come together into somethingcalled a “condo hotel”.Some condo hotels can now be found in beach and mountain towns and a few small cities,However, none is more famous than the great 105-year-old Plaza Hotel in New York,on Fifth Avenue across from Central Park. The Plaza closed for repair in 2005. When it reopened two years later,more than half of it had been changed into one of these modern condo hotels.Here's how it works: You buy what equals to an apartment(公寓). If it's at'The Plaza,it will cost you between $1.5million and $9 mllion. So you own a part of the building. But there's some inconvinience. You may stay there no more than 120 days a year. hereion. The rest of the time,the hotel's workers can book guests into your place, just as they would in the regular hotel's rooms. So if you're lucky and rich,you can now live in really special quarters up to almost one thid of the year. While others pay off your mortgage(房贷)the rest of the year.So far,a great monry of the nation's condo hotel units have been purchased not by rich people but richer companiesm, including foreign ones. They want a nice place for their bosses to stay when they are in town or working late at the office.47.A condo is a place where people .A. liveB. workC. eatD. study48.How long can you stay in your own condo hotel unit a most each year?A.120 daysB. One monthC. Half a yearD. Three months.49. What does purchased in the last parngraph probably mean?A. Closed.B. Bought.C. Damaged.D. Repaired.50. What do we know about a condo hotel?A.It is designed by rich companies.B. It is built for foreign travellers.C. It is usually sold at a low price.D.It is owned by different people.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共45分)五、补全对话:共5句;每句满分为3分,共15分。