2010-2015年6年全国同等学力英语真题及参考答案
2010-2015年6年全国同等学力英语真题及参考答案2010年同等学力英语真题及参考答案Paper One(90 minutes)Part I Dialogue Communication (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 for each )Section A Dialogue CompletionDirections: In this section, you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by 4 choices marked A.B.C.D. Choose the answer that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.1. A. Can you take over for me here for a little while? I have a friend coming to see me.B. I’d like to, but _____________. Ask Peter, he is not so occupied at this moment.A. How can I do it?B. that’s alright.C. I have my hands full. B. that’s impossible2. A: To get an outside line, just dial 0 and the phone number. Or we can place a call for you, ifyou want.B. No, thanks a lot.A. Just put me throughB. I’ll try it my selfC. I’d rather notD. I’ll appreciate your help3. A: Now, it’s just work, work, work. I work hard all day, every day.B: Oh, come on._____________ .You’re making a good salary now.A. Don’t complain.B. Sorry to hear about itC. Anything I can do for you?D. What’s your plan?4. A: Pamela, can you come to a meeting on Friday?B: ________________Let me check my schedule. When are you having it?A. No bit deal.B. I am not sureC. Can I ?D. Sure thing?5. A: I am really getting fed up with the salespersons who keep calling.B: _______________A. I hope it is nothing seriousB. They are so stupid!7. Man: How about the examination last week? Woman: If I’d got more time. I could have made it.Question: What does the woman imply?A. She was asked to take another examinationB. She failed the examination last weekC. She did quite well in the examinationD. She didn’t take the examination last week8. Man: Harvard or the State University, have you decided yet?Woman: Well, I’d rather be a big fish in a small pond.Question: Which university is the woman likely to choose?A. The State UniversityB. HarvardC. NeitherD. She hasn’t decided yet.9. Man: I have just found a great location to open a new shop.Woman: But you haven’t researched the market. Don’t you think this putting the cart beforethe horse?Question: What does the woman mean?A. The man s houldn’t make the decision so quicklyB. It’s risky to choose such a locationC. The man is doing things in the wrong orderD. It’s possible for him to make a better choice10. Woman: My results are a bit flattering because I have had quite a lot of luck.Man: Nonsense, you’re head and shoulders above the others in your group.Question: What does the man think is the reason for the woman’s success?A. She is really luckyB. She is far better than the othersC. She’s got the others’ supportD. She’s been working hardPart II Vocabulary (20 minutes, 10 points, 0.5 for each)Section ADirections: In this section there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined.Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A.B.C.D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.11. Betty was offended because she felt that her friends had ignored her purposefully at the party.A. desperatelyB. definitelyC. deliberatelyD. decisively12. There has been enough playing around so let’s get down to business.A. make a dealB. begin our workC. reach an agreementD. change our plan13. How is it possible for our human body to convert yesterday’s lunch into today’s muscle?A. alterB. developC. modifyD. turn14. It is important for families to observe their traditions even as their children get older.A. noticeB. watchC. followD. celebrate15. It is difficult to comprehend, but everything you have ever seen, smelt, heard or felt is merelyyour brain’s interpretation of incoming stimuli.A. explanationB. evaluationC. re cognitionD. interruption16. Life is more important than the pressures and stress that we place on ourselves over work andother commitments.A. appointmentsB. arrangementsC. obligationsD. devotions17. If you continue to indulge in computer games like this, you future will be at stake.A. in dangerB. without questionC. on guardD. at large18. Romantic novels, as opposed to realistic ones, tend to present idealized versions of life, often with a happy ending.A. in contrast toB. in regard toC. in terms ofD. in light of19. Most people would agree that, although our age far surpasses all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no correlative increase in wisdom.A. improvesB. precedesC. imposesD. exceeds20. Many students today display a disturbing willingness to choose institutions and careers on thebasis of earning potential.A. offensiveB. depressiveC. troublesomeD. tiresomeSection BDirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are 4choices marked A.B.C.D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSERS SHEET.21. My oldest son had just finished an _________ holiday stay prior to moving to a new State, anew job, and the next chapter in his life.A. enlargedB. expandedC. extendedD. increased22. Blacks and American Indians __________ less than 10% of students in the top 30 business schools, while they are about 28% of the U.S. population.A. make upB. take upC. reach outD. turn out23. With demand continuing to rise in _____ economies such as China and India, energy tradersbelieve that oil futures are a good bet.A. employingB. emergingC. embracingD. emitting24. Laws and regulations in each country have to be made ___________ the constitution of the country.A. in honor ofB. in memory ofC. in return forD. in line with25. The jury’s ________ was that the accused was guiltyA. verdictB. sentenceC. trialD. debate26. In English learning, a __________ cycle occurs when a student makes more errors after beingscolded.A. verticalB. viciousC. vividD. vigorous27. Isn’t it ___________ when you learn something you’ve never known before?A. coolB. crazyC. coldD. cute28. There are several factors ___________ the rapid growth of sales promotion, particularly in consumer markets.A. resorting toB. appealing toC. applying toD. contributing to29. The Internet has been developing at a speed ___________ people’s expectations in the past two decades.A. overB. ofC. underD. beyond30. It is obvious that the sports games are no longer amateur affairs; they have become professionally __________________.A. laid offB. laid outC. put offD. put outPartⅢReading Comprehension (45minutes, 30point)Directions: There are 5 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe best one and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across thesquare brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneLoneliness has been linked to depression and other health problems. Now, a study says it can also spread. A friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. And a friend of that friend was 25% more likely to do the same.Earlier findings showed that happiness, fatness and the ability to stop smoking can also grow like infections within social groups. The findings all come from a major health study in the American town of Framingham, Massachusetts. The study began in 1948 to investigate the causes of heart disease. Since then, more tests havebeen added, including measures of lonelinessand depression.The new findings involved more than 5,000 people in the second generation of the Framingham Heart Study. The researchers examined friendship histories and reports of loneliness.The results established a pattern that spread as people reported fewer close friends.For example, loneliness can affect relationships between next-door neighbors. The loneliness spreads as neighbors who were close friends now spend less time together. The study also foundthat loneliness spreads more easily among women than men.Researchers from the University of Chicago, Harvard and the University of California, San Diego, did the study .The findings appeared last month in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.The average person is said to experience feelings of loneliness about 48 days a year. Thestudy found that having a lonely friend can add about 17 days .But every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about 5%,or two and a half days.Lonely people become less and less trusting of others .This makes it more and more difficult for them to make friends-and more likely that society will reject them.John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago led the study .He says it is important torecognize and deal with loneliness. He says people who have been pushed to the edges of societyshould receive help to repair their social networks.The aim should be to aggressively create what he calls a “protective barrier” against loneliness. This barrier, he says, can keep the whole network from coming apart.31. Besides loneliness, which of the following can also spread among people?A. FriendshipB. HappinessC. DepressionD.Smoking32. The Framingham Heart Study starting from 1948 ________________A. expanded its research topicsB. involved 5,000 patients of depressionC. identified loneliness as one key factor for heart diseaseD. examined the relationship between loneliness and depression33. Which of the following is true about the spread of loneliness?A. It leads to a gradual loss of friendsB. It is a common phenomenon among womenC. it is often found in the neighborhoodD. it ruins the relationships between close friends34. Having a lonely friend, you are more likely to_________________A. strengthen your friendshipB. develop new friendshipC. increase the sense of lonelinessD. reduce the sense of loneliness35. According to John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago, loneliness can _____________A. result in aggressivenessB. cause people to be overprotectiveC. infect social networksD. push people to the verge of poverty36. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Loneliness can spreadB. Loneliness is linked to depressionC. Lonely people tend to grow fatD. Lonely people need more friendsPassage TwoCalifornia has a new program called the Digital Textbook Initiative. “Starting this fall withhigh school math and science .we will be the first state in the nation to provide schools with a state –approved list of digital textbooks.” That was Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in June, talkingabout his effort to get schools to use materials available free online .He listed reasons why hethinks digital textbooks make sense.California approves traditional textbooks in six-year cycles. Digital one can offer the latest information. They lighten the load of school bags. They save paper and trees, and make learningmore fun and interactive .And above all, he said, they help schools with their finances.The state has had to make severe cuts in school spending because of deep financial problems. More than six million students attend California public schools.Earlier this year, California invited content developers to offer digital math and science materials for high schools. These had to meet at least 90%of the state’s learning requirements. Specially trained teachers examined 16 textbooks and approved ten of them.Six of the ten were published by the CK12 Foundation, a nonprofit group that had been developing digital science and math books for about two years. The foundation paid teachersandother education professionals to write and edit them. The money came from a group financed bythe Khosla Family.California cannot require schools to use the digital textbooks. Individual school districts will have to decide for themselves.Susan Martimo, a California Department of Education official, says she does not expect widespread use right away. Her best guess is that some schools with a lot of technology will be thefirst to use them, but only in addition to their traditional books.School administrators point out that the texts may be free online, but students need a way to access them. Not everyone has a computer or electronic reader. Schools could print out copies, butthat would not help the environment. Also, there is the cost to train teachers to use digitaltextbooks effectively.37. The Digital Textbook Initiative _______________A. will probably take effect in six yearsB. covers all the high school subjectsC. has been approved by all statesD. is advocated by California state governor38. The main reason for promoting digital textbooks is to ______________A. help save moneyB. benefit the environmentC. provide interesting materialsD. reduce students’ heavy burden39. The digital textbooks were approved by ___________________A. trained teachersB. content developersC. Khosla FamilyD. CK12 Foundation40. What is true of CK12 Foundation?A. It produced 16 digital textbooksB. It paid teachers to write digital textbooks.C. It is financed by California state government.D. It makes money through developing digitaltextbooks.41. According to Susan Martimo, digital textbooks __________________A. are not likely to have a widespread useB. will soon replace traditional onesC, will first be adopted by well-equipped schools D.are certain to be approved by school districts2011年同等学力英语考试历年真题及参考答案Part One (90 minutes)Part 1 Dialogue communication (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 for each)Section A Dialogue completion1. A: David said he bought a new BMW for $5,000!B: _____. Sounds pretty cheap to me!A: Well, that’s what he said.A.Are you sure?e to think of it.C.Do you think so?D.Is he crazy?2. A: We just came back from Phoenix. And we had the best vacation in years.B: ____. I’m glad to hear it.A.O h, my goodness!B.How was it?C.O h, there you go again.D.G ood for you.3. A: I just can’t stand this class anymore?B: ____. It’s required, and you have to sit in it in order to graduate.A.W ell, why not just drop out of it?B.Why, you can say that again!C.W ell, you might as well get used to it.D.W hy, I couldn’t agree more!4. A: I don’t know about you, but I thought that film was terrific.B: ____. The action was great, and so was the music.A.J ust the same.B.I’m with you there.C.M ore or less.D.I sure do.5. A: Dan gave me a free ride home, but I paid for the gas.B: You know what they say, ____.A.t here’s no free lunchB.don’t bite off more than you can chewC.o ne good turn deserves anotherD.i t’s who you know that countsSection B Dialogue Comprehension6. Woman: I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.Man: Come on. I think you need to let off some steam.Question: What does the man advise the woman to do?A.T o talk to him about the problem.B.To keep the secret.C.T o reduce the workload.D.T o have a good rest.7. Woman: Julie’s dress looks funny. That style went out last year.Man: Oh, come on, as long as it looks good on her.Question: What does the man try to emphasize?A.J ulie’s dress is not outdated.B.Julie’s dress does not suit her.C.J ulie should follow the fashion.D.J ulie looks fine in that dress.8. Man: What kind of snacks do you prefer? Woman: Oh, I’ve got a sweet tooth, you know. Question: What does the woman probably like?A.S andwich.B.Hot dogs.C.I ce cream.D.P otato chips.9. Woman: I’m tired of driving all the way to work and back every day. If only cars could drive themselves!Man: Well, some car manufactures are working on them. I guess you’ll soon buy one if you can afford it.Question: What does the man imply?A.T he woman will be able to buy an intelligent car.B.Cars that drive themselves may be veryexpensive.C.H e is working with a car producer on intelligent cars.D.D riving to work is really a headache.10. Man: Annie, how does it not even cross your mind that you might want a future with someone?Woman: It’s simple. I don’t mind being married to my career.Question: What’s Annie’s attitude towards her future?A.S he will stay with someone unmarried.B.She will live a simple life.C.S he will quit her job to get married.D.S he will fully focus on her job.Part II Vocabulary (20 minutes, 10 points, 0.5 for each)Section A11. The news reports completely overlooked the more profound political implications of the events.A.n eglectedB.foresawC.e xploredD.a ssessed12. Teachers and nurses who deal with children are obliged to report cases of suspected child abuse to authorities.A.r emindedB.expectedC.c ompelledD.r equested13. Your grade will be based in large part on the originality of your ideas.A.c reativityB.popularityC.f easibilityD.f lexibility14. We suspect there is a quire deliberate attempt to sabotage the elections and undermine the electoral commission.A.c onsciousB.desperateC.c lumsyD.i ntentional15. So strange were the circumstances of my story that I can scarcely believe myself to have been a party to them.A.j ustB.hardlyC.a lmostD.d efinitely16. Smoke particles and other air pollutants are often trapped in the atmosphere, thus forming dirty fog.A.c onstrainedB.caughtC.c oncealedD.c oncentrated17. Employees in chemical factories are entitled to receive extra pay for doing hazardous work.A.p oisonousB.difficultC.d angerousD.h armful18. Curt Carlson, the wealthiest man in Minnesota, owned a hotel and travel company with sales reaching in the neighborhood of $9 billion.A.p reciselyB.merelyC.s ubstantiallyD.a pproximately19. The tendency of the human body to reject foreign matter is the main obstacle to successful organ transplantation.A.f actorB.constituentC.b arrierD.b reak20. Whenever you need Tom, he is always there whether it be an ear or a helping hand, so you can always lean on him.A.c ount onB.benefit fromC.s tand forD.s tick toSection B21. It ____ without saying that consumers would be happier if prices were lower.A.t akesB.appearsC.m akesD.g oes22. The world economic recession put an ____ end to the steel market upturn that began in 2002.A.i rregularB.illegalC.a bruptD.a bsurd23. I’m ____ about how you discovered my website, and am very glad if you enjoy it.A.m ysteriousB.furiousC.s eriousD.c urious24. The Labor Party’s electoral strategy, basedon an ____ with other smaller parties, has proved successful.A.a cquaintanceB.integrationC.a llianceD.i ntimacy25. The new aircraft will be ____ to a test of temperatures of -65℃ and 120℃.A.s uspendedB.suppressedC.s ummonedD.s ubjected26. The money I got from teaching on the side was a useful ____ to my ordinary income.A.p rofitB.supplementC.s ubsidyD.r eplacement27. Chinese people are now enjoying better dental health, as shown by the declining ____ of tooth decay.A.t reatmentB.incidenceC.c onsequenceD.m isfortune28. Many countries have conversation programs to prevent certain ____ of fish from becoming extinct.A.s peciesB.sourcesC.n umbersD.m embers29. Susan never took any cookery courses; she learned cooking by ____ useful tips from TV cookery programs.A.p icking upB.bringing upC.p utting upD.p ulling up30. The President _____ his deputy to act for him while he was abroad.A.p romotedB.substitutedC.a uthorizedD.d isplacedPart III Reading Comprehension (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 for each)Passage OneUntil last spring, Nia Parker and the other kids in her neighborhood commuted to school on Bus 59. But as fuel prices rose, the school district needed to find a way to cut its tran sportation costs. So the school’s busing company redrew its route map, eliminating Nia’s bus altogether. Now Nia and her neighbors travel the half mile to school via a “walking school bus”—a group of kids, supervised by an adult or two, who make the walk together.Like the rest of us, school districts are feeling pinched by rising fuel costs—and finding new way to adapt. The price of diesel fuel has gone up 34 percent in the past two years. For the typical American school district, bus bills total 5 percent of the budget. As administrators look to trim, busing is an inviting target, since it doesn’taffect classroom instruction (or test scores). More than one third of American school administrators have eliminated bus stops or routes in order to stay within budget.Many parents are delighted to see their kids walking to school, partly because many did so themselves: according to a 1969 survey, nearly half of school kids walked or biked to school, compared with only 16 percent in 2001. Modern parents have been unwilling to let kids walk to school for fear of traffic, crime or simple bullying, but with organized adult supervision, those concerns have diminished.Schools and busing companies are finding other ways to save. In rural areas where busing is a must, some schools have even chosen four-day school weeks. Busing companies instruct drivers to eliminate extra stops from routes and to turn off the engine while idling. They are also using computer software to determine the most fuel-efficient routes, which ar en’t always the shortest ones.There could be downsides, however, to the busing cutbacks. If every formerly bused student begins walking to school, it’s an environmental win—but if too many of their parents decide to drive then instead, the overall carbon footprint can grow. Replacing buses with many more parent-driven cars can also increase safety risks: A 2002 report concluded students are 13 times safer on a school bus than in a passenger car, since buses have fewer accidents and withstand them better due to their size. And some students complain about the long morning hikes, particularly when the route contains a really big hill.31. The “walking school bus” _____.A．does not consume fuelB．aims to keep children fitC．seldom causes traffic jamsD．is popular with school kids32. In America the responsibility for busing kids to school lies with ____.A．individual schoolsB．school districtsC．teacherD．parents33. As regards walking to school, modern parents seem much concerned with the _____.A．time spent on the wayB．changes in the routeC．kid’s physical strengthD．safety of their children34. To save money, some schools choose to _____.A．take the shortest routesB．shorten the school weekC．give drives better trainingD．use fuel efficient buses35. Busing cutbacks may eventually lead to _____.A．fierce competition among bus companiesB．more students taking public transportationC．an increase in carbon dioxide emissions D．a decrease in the safety of school buses 36. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards busing cutbacks?A．FavorableB．CriticalC．ObjectiveD．IndifferentPassage TwoPeople are living longer than ever, but for some reason, women are living longer than men.A baby boy born in the United States in 2003 can expects to live to be about 73, a baby girl, about 79. This is indeed a wide gap, and no one really knows why it exists. The greater longevity （长寿）of women, however, has been known for centuries. It was, for example, described in the seventeenth century. However, the difference was smaller then – the gap is growing.A number of reasons have been proposed to accounts for the differences. The gap is greatest in industrialized societies, so it has beensuggested that women are less susceptible to work strains that may raise the risk of heart disease and alcoholism. Sociologists also tell us that women are encouraged to be less adventurous than men (and this may be why they are more careful drivers, involved in fewer accidents).Even smoking has been implicated in the age discrepancy. It was once suggested that working women are more likely to smoke and as more women entered the work force, the age gap would begin to close, because smoking is related to earlier deaths. Now, however, we see more women smoking and they still tend to live longer although their lung cancer rate is climbing sharply.One puzzling aspect of the problem is that women do not appear to be as healthy as men. That is, they report far more illnesses. But when a man reports an illness, it is more likely to be serious.Some researchers have suggested that menmay die early because their health is more strongly related to their emotions. For example, men tend to die sooner after losing a spouse than women do. Men even seem to be more weakened by loss of a job. (Both of these are linked with a marked decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system.) Among men, death follows retirement with an alarming promptness.Perhaps we are searching for the answers too close to the surface of the problem. Perhaps the answers lie deeper in our biological heritage. After all, the phenomenon is not isolated to humans. Females have the edge among virtually all mammalian (哺乳动物的) species, in that they generally live longer. Furthermore, in many of these species the differences begin at the moment of conception; there are more male miscarriages（流产）. In human, after birth, more baby boys than baby girls die.37. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．Men’s lifespan remains almost unchanged.B．Researchers have found the cause of the age gapC．The more advanced a society, the greater the age gap.D．The age gap was noticed only recently.38. As is suggested in Paragraph 2, the two factors relevant to women’s longer lifespan are ____.A．diseases and road accidentsB．industrialization and work strainsC．their immunity to heart disease and refusal of alcoholD．their endurance of work strains and reluctance for adventure39. According to Paragraph3, which of the following statements is true?A．The great number of male smokers contributes to the age gap.B．The growing number of smoking women will narrow the age gap.C．Female workers are more likely to smoke than make workers.D．Smoking does not seem to affect women’s longevity.40. Which of the following phenomena makes researchers puzzled?A．Men’s health is more closely related to their emotions.B．Though more liable to illnesses, women still live longer.C．Men show worse symptoms than women when they fall ill.D．Quite a number of men die soon after their retirement.41. The word “edge” in Paragraph 6 means “_____”.A．marginB．sideC．advantageD．quality42. What is the main idea of the passage?A．The greater longevity of women remains。
2010-2015年全国卷英语短文改错(含答案)
2010-2015年全国卷英语短文改错此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。
文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：把缺词处加一个漏符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
2010年（全国卷I）It was a chance of a lifetime to win the first prize on the Story Writing Show. All I had to do was to write a story or present it. My teachers have been telling me how great my writing was. So if they had said was true, I would have a chance of winning the prize. What were better, I had useful help. There was Uncle Chen, gentleman living near my house, who was a very much famous writer. He agreed to reading my story and give me some advices on how to write like a real writer. 2010年（全国卷II）Christie was one of my best friend at high school. At that time, we often spend time together.Thank to her help, I made great progress in my study. Last year, she decided to study to abroad. In other words, we would be separated long time. Before her leaving off, I prepared a gift to show my best wishes to him. She said it was the best gift she has ever had. From then on, we’ve kept touch with each other through e-mails. I look forward to see her again in the near future.2011年（全国卷I）One of my unforgettable memory of my school in Xinjiang is that of lunches we brought from our homes. I hold my lunch-box in my hand when I was going to school. The smell from it was very good. Since the lunch bell finally rang, my friends and me met under a tall tree and had our lunches. My best friend Aigulie was used to share her Nang with me. Nang is a specially kind of cake in Xinjiang. I like them very much. Now Aigulie and I study at different colleges or we can only see each other during the summer vacation. I think over her a lot and I miss the food and the good time we had together.2011年（全国卷II）Dear George,It's been a week after we left your family and we are now back home. Thank you very much for showing them around your city and providing us for the wonderful meals. After we said goodbye to you, we went to Washington D.C. ,that we stayed for three days. My brother was so much fond of the museums there that he begged my parents to staying another couple of day. However, my father had to return to work on Monday so we fly back last Saturday afternoon. It was really a nice experience. If you'd like to make trip to our city some day, I will be better than happy to be your guide. Yours, Mike2011年全国新课标卷My summer travel started terribly. I was at the Shanghai Railway Station buy a ticket to Hang Zhou.I was going to visit a friend here and after that I would go to Xiamen for long holiday. I bought my ticket but turned around to pick up my bag from the floor and then I realized that someone had stolen it. Luckily I had all my money on my pocket, but the only clothes I had was those I had on. It felt very strange to travel without any luggages. When I finally arrived at my friend, he lent to me lots of clothes. I feel very happy that I could change my clothes at last.2012年（全国卷I）Every one of us can make a great efforts to cut off the use of energy in our country. To beginwith, all of us can start reducing to the use of oil by driving only when we have a real need. That won't easy, I know，but we have to start anywhere. What's more, we can go towork by bike once and twice a week, and we can also buy smaller cars that burn less oil. Other way is to watch our everyday use of water and electric at home. For example, how many times have you walked out of a room and leave the lights or television when no one else was there?2012年（全国卷II）Dear Editor,I’m writing to tell you opinion about water saving. Water is important. We, as well as animal, cannot live without water and neither agriculture or industry can go without it. Yet it seemed water is becoming less and less. Many countries in the world find we don’t have enough water. To deal with a problem, I think, we should first go all out to plant trees though trees will help save water. Next, no drinking water should left running. Third, we should find ways to reuse the water using in washing, especially bath water for which is quite a lot, and that will save much water.Sincerely, Li Hua【2012全国新课标】I learned early in life that I had to be more patient and little aggressive. Fro m the time I was about four until I was about six, I destroyed each of my toy.Iwas happy when the toys worked, but when things did wrong, I got angry and broke it. For a while parents bought me new toys. But before long they beganto see which was happening. When I tear apart my fifth birthday toy train, my father said, "That's it. No more toys to you." My punishment lasted a year. Meanw hile, I found out that with more patience I must make my toys to last. My attit ude changed from then on2013年新课标1I hardly remember my grandmother. She used to holding me on her knees and sing old songs. I was only four when she passes away. She is just a distant memory for me now. I remember my grandfather very much. He was tall, with broad shoulder and a beard that turned from black toward gray over the years. He had a deep voice, which set himself apart from others in our small town, he was strong and powerful. In a fact, he even scared my classmates away during they came over to play or do homework with me. However, he was the gentlest man I have never known.2013年新课标2The book I’m reading of talks about afternoon tea in Britain．It is said to have started in the early 1800’s．Have tea in the late afternoon provides a bridge between lunch and dinner, that might not be served until 8 o’clock at night．This custom soon becomes another meal of day．Interesting, it had a connection by the British porcelain（瓷器）industry．Tea in China was traditionally drank from cups without handles．When tea got popular in Britain, there was a crying need for good cup with handles to suit British habits．This made for the grow in the porcelain industry．2013年 (全国一卷）My father and I stayed at the South Lake Hotel for a week when we visit Beijing last month. It is in the downtown area, but it is easy to go to anywhere from the hotel by public transport.We lived in a comfortably double-room with a big bath. What I liked best were the free high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my email messages every day. I also shared for my friends many photos taking in Beijing. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and we enjoyed several local dish.It is such great hotel that I would recommend it to any friend of me who is going to Beijing. 2013年 (全国二卷）Two years before, I traveled to Brazil and I rented for a car. Unfortunate, I had an accident and hit another car, and I needed to stay in a hospital for at least two week. I called my parents, so I did not tell them what had happened. I knew that they will be worried about myself because I was so farther away, and that my mother would not sleep if she knew. Therefore, I told them interested stories and how I was enjoying Brazil. As a result, nobody knew truth. I still think that it was the right thing to do.2014年(全国一卷）Nearly five years before ,and with the help by our father, my sister and I planted some cherry tomatoes（圣女果）in our back garden, since then---for all these year---we had been allowing tomatoes to self seed where they please . As result, the plants are growing somewhere. T he fruits are small in size, but juicy and taste. There are so much that we oft en share them with our neighbors .Although we allow tomato plants to grow in the same place year after year, but we have never had any disease or insect attack problem. We are growing wonderfully tomatoes at on cost!2014年(全国二卷）My dream school starts at 8:30 a.m and ends at 3:30 p.m. They are three lesson in the morning and two in the afternoon. We didn’t need to do so many homewor k. Therefore , we have more time with after-school activities. For example, we can do reading for one and a half hour and play sport for one hour every day.My dream school look like a big garden. There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the classroom, buildings. We can lie on the grass for a rest, sat b y the lake listening music. The teachers here are kind and helpfully. They are no t only our teachers but also our friends.2015全国卷1When I was a child, I hoped to live in the city. I think I would be happy the re. Now I am living in a city, but I miss my home in countryside. There the ai r is clean or the mountains are green. Unfortunately, on the development of indust rialization, the environment has been polluted. Lots of studies have been shown tha t global warming has already become a very seriously problem. The airs we breathe in is getting dirtier and dirtier. Much rare animals are dying out. We must fou nd ways to protect your environment. If we fail to do so, we’ll live to regret it.015全国卷2One day , little Tony went to a shopping center with his parent. It was very cr owded. Tony saw a toy on a shop window. He liked it so very much that he quick ly walked into the shop. After looks at the toy for some time, he turned around and found where his parents were missing. Tony was scared and begun to cry. A woman saw him drying and telling him to wait outside a shop. Five minutes later, Tony saw parents. Mom said,“How nice to see you again! Dad and I were terrible worried. ”Tony promised her that this would never happen again.2010年（全国卷I）76.去掉第二个a 77. on改为in 78. or改为and 79. have改为had 80. they前加what 81. were为was 82. Uncle后加a 83.去掉much 84. reading为read 85. advices为advice2010年（全国卷II）76.friend→friends 77.spend→spent78.Thank→Thanks 79. to abroad改为abroad 80. a long 81.去掉off 82.him→her83.has→had 84. kept in touch 85. see→seeing2011年（全国卷I）76.把memory改为memories。
2015同等学力英语真题及答案
2015同等学力英语真题及答案从A.B.C.3个选项中选出正确的选项1.Who sings _________ , Rose or Alice? [单选题] *A. better(正确答案)B. the bestC. well2. This flower is ________ than that one. [单选题] *A. beautifulB. more beautiful(正确答案)C. most beautiful3.The dictionary is ________ of the three. [单选题] *A. thickB. thickerC. the thickest(正确答案)4. The Yellow River is the second________ river in China. [单选题] *A. longerB. longest(正确答案)C. long5. He is ________ to carry the heavy box by himself. [单选题] *A. strongB. very strongC. strong enough(正确答案)6. This maths problem is ________ that one. [单选题] *A. not so easy as(正确答案)B. more easy thanC. as easier as7. This kind of bookshelves is _________ expensive. I don’t want to spend _________ money on the furniture. [单选题] *A. too much; too muchB. much too; much tooC. much too; too much(正确答案)8. There is ______ rain this year than last year. [单选题] *A. manyB. muchC. a bit more(正确答案)9. He goes there ______ than I. [单选题] *A. more often(正确答案)B. oftenC. as often as10. Look! The Young Pioneers are singing and dancing ______ . [单选题] *A. happierB. happyC. happily(正确答案)。
同等学力英语考试历年真题及参考答案超详细
2022年同等学力英语测试历年真题及参考答案Part One (90 minutes)Part 1 Dialogue communication (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 for each)Section A Dialogue completion1.A: David said he bought a new BMW for $5,000!8:. Sounds pretty cheap to me!A: Well, that' s wh a idh eA.Are you sure?e to think of it.C.Do you think so?D.Is he crazy?2. A: We just came back from Phoenix. And we had the best vacation in years. 8:. I ' m glad to hear it.A.Oh, my goodness!B.How was it?C.Oh, there you go again.D.Good for you.3.A: I just can ' t stand this class anymore?8:. It ' s required, and you have to sit in it in order to graduate.A.Well, why not just drop out of it?B.Why, you can say that again!C.Well, you might as well get used to it.D.Why, I couldn t agree more!4.A: I don ' t know about you, but I thought that film was terrific.8:. The action was great, and so was the music.A. Just the same.B. I m with you there.C. More or less.D. I sure do.5.A: Dan gave me a free ride home, but I paid for the gas.B: You know what they say,.A.there ' s no free lunchB.don ' t bite off more than you can chewC.one good turn deserves anotherD.it ' s who you know that countsSection B Dialogue Comprehension6.Woman: I 'd rather not talk about it. Just don't ask.Man: Come on. I think you need to let off some steam.Question: What does the man advise the woman to do?A.To talk to him about the problem.B.To keep the secret.C.To reduce the workload.D.To have a good rest.7.Woman: Julie ' s dress looks funny. That style went out last year.Man: Oh, come on, as long as it looks good on her.Question: What does the man try to emphasize?A. Julies dress is not outdated.8.Julies dress does nohtesru. it9.Julie should follow the fashion.10.Julie looks fine in that dress.8.Man: What kind of snacks do you prefer?Woman: Oh, I ve got a sweet tooth, you know.Question: What does the woman probably like?A.Sandwich.B.Hot dogs.C.Ice cream.D.Potato chips.9.Woman: I ' m tired of driving all the way to work and back every day. If only cars could drive themselves! Man: Well, some car manufactures are working on them. I guess you' ll soon buy one ifyou can afford it.Question: What does the man imply?A.The woman will be able to buy an intelligent car.B.Cars that drive themselves may be very expensive.C.He is working with a car producer on intelligent cars.D.Driving to work is really a headache.10.Man: Annie, how does it not even cross your mind that you might want a future with someone?Woman: It ' s simple. I don ' t mind being married to my career.Question: What ' s Annie ' s attitude towards her future?A.She will stay with someone unmarried.B.She will live a simple life.C.She will quit her job to get married.D.She will fully focus on her job.Part II Vocabulary (20 minutes, 10 points, 0.5 for each)Section A11.The news reports completely overlooked the more profound political implications of the events.A.neglectedB.foresawC.exploredD.assessed12.Teachers and nurses who deal with children are obliged to report cases of suspected child abuse to authorities.A.remindedB.expectedpelledD.requested13.Your grade will be based in large part on the originality of your ideas.A.creativityB.popularityC.feasibilityD.flexibility14.We suspect there is a quire deliberate attempt to sabotage the elections and undermine the electoral commission.A.consciousB.desperateC.clumsyD.intentional15.So strange were the circumstances of my story that I can scarcely believe myself to have been a party to them.A.justB.hardlyC.almostD. definitely16.Smoke particles and other air pollutants are often trapped in the atmosphere, thus forming dirty fog.A.constrainedB.caughtC.concealedD.concentrated17.Employees in chemical factories are entitled to receive extra pay for doing hazardous work.A.poisonousB.difficultC.dangerousD.harmful18.Curt Carlson, the wealthiest man in Minnesota, owned a hotel and travel company with sales reaching in the neighborhood of $9 billion.A.preciselyB.merelyC.substantiallyD.approximately19.The tendency of the human body to reject foreign matter is the main obstacle to successful organ transplantation.A.factorB.constituentC.barrierD.break20.Whenever you need Tom, he is always there whether it be an ear or a helping hand, so you can always lean on him.A.count onB.benefit fromC.stand forD.stick toSection B21.It without saying that consumers would be happier if prices were lower.A.takesB.appearsC.makesD.goes22.The world economic recession put an end to the steel market upturn that beganin 2022.A.irregularB.illegalC. abruptD. absurd23.I ' m about how you discovered my website, and am very glad if you enjoy it.A.mysteriousB.furiousC.seriousD.curious24.The Labor Party ' s electoral strategy, based 0n wilh other smaller parties, has proved successful.A.acquaintanceB.integrationC.allianceD.intimacy25.The new aircraft will be to a test of temperatures of -65C and 120c .A.suspendedB.suppressedC.summonedD.subjected26.The money I got from teaching on the side was a useful to my ordinary income.A.profitB.supplementC.subsidyD.replacement27.Chinese people are now enjoying better dental health, as shown by the declining of tooth decay.A.treatmentB.incidenceC.consequenceD.misfortune28.Many countries have conservation programs to prevent certain of fish frombecoming extinct.A.speciesB.sourcesC.numbersD.members29.Susan never took any cookery courses; she learned cooking by useful tips fromTV cookery programs.A.picking upB.bringing upC.putting upD.pulling up30.The President his deputy to act for him while he was abroad.A.promotedB.substitutedC.authorizedD.displacedPart III Reading Comprehension (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 for each)Passage OneUntil last spring, Nia Parker and the other kids in her neighborhood commuted to school on Bus 59. But as fuel prices rose, the school district needed to find a way to cut its transportation costs. So the school' s busing company redrew its route map, eliminatingNia ' s bus altogether. Now Nia and her neighbors travel the half mile to school via a -walking school bus a group of kids, supervised by an adult or two, who make the walk together.Like the rest of us, school districts are feeling pinched by rising fuel costs— and finding new way to adapt. The price of diesel fuel has gone up 34 percent in the past two years. For the typical American school district, bus bills total 5 percent of the budget. As administrators look to trim, busing is an inviting target, since it doesn' t affectinstruction (or test scores). More than one third of American school administrators have eliminated bus stops or routes in order to stay within budget.Many parents are delighted to see their kids walking to school, partly because many did so themselves: according to a 1969 survey, nearly half of school kids walked or biked to school, compared with only 16 percent in 2001. Modern parents have been unwilling to let kids walk to school for fear of traffic, crime or simple bullying, but with organized adult supervision, those concerns have diminished.Schools and busing companies are finding other ways to save. In rural areas where busing is a must, some schools have even chosen four-day school weeks. Busing companies instruct drivers to eliminate extra stops from routes and to turn off the engine while idling. They are also using computer software to determine the most fuel-efficient routes, which aren ‘ t always the shortest ones.There could be downsides, however, to the busing cutbacks. If every formerly bused student begins walking to school, it'niainwnnvirbuimetoo many of theirparents decide to drive then instead, the overall carbon footprint can grow. Replacing buses with many more parent-driven cars can also increase safety risks: A 2022 report concluded students are 13 times safer on a school bus than in a passenger car, since buses have fewer accidents and withstand them better due to their size. And some students complain about the long morning hikes, particularly when the route contains a really big hill.31.The —walking school bus . II A. does not consume fuel B. aims to keep children fit C. seldom causes traffic jamsD. is popular with school kids32.In America the responsibility for busing kids to school lies with.A. individual schoolsB ．school districtsC．teacherD．parents33.As regards walking to school, modern parents seem much concerned with the .A．time spent on the way8．changes in the routeC. kid 's physical strengthD ．safety of their children34.To save money, some schools choose to.A．take the shortest routesB ．shorten the school weekC．give drives better trainingD ．use fuel efficient buses35.Busing cutbacks may eventually lead to.A．fierce competition among bus companiesB．more students taking public transportationC．an increase in carbon dioxide emissionsD. a decrease in the safety of school buses 36. Which of the following best describes the author' s attitude towards busing cutbacks' A．FavorableB. CriticalC. ObjectiveD. IndifferentPassage TwoPeople are living longer than ever, but for some reason, women are living longer than men. A baby boy born in the United States in 2022 can expects to live to be about 73, a baby girl, about 79. This is indeed a wide gap, and no one really knows why it exists. The greater longevity (长寿) of women, however, has been known for centuries. It was, for example, described in the seventeenth century. However, the difference was smaller then -the gap is growing.A number of reasons have been proposed to accounts for the differences. The gap is greatest in industrialized societies, so it has been suggested that women are less susceptible to work strains that may raise the risk of heart disease and alcoholism. Sociologists also tell us that women are encouraged to be less adventurous than men (and this may be why they are more careful drivers, involved in fewer accidents).Even smoking has been implicated in the age discrepancy. It was once suggested that working women are more likely to smoke and as more women entered the work force, the age gap would begin to close, because smoking is related to earlier deaths. Now, however, we see more women smoking and they still tend to live longer although their lung cancer rate is climbing sharply.One puzzling aspect of the problem is that women do not appear to be as healthy as men.That is, they report far more illnesses. But when a man reports an illness, it is more likely to be serious.Some researchers have suggested that men may die early because their health is more strongly related to their emotions. For example, men tend to die sooner after losing a spouse than women do. Men even seem to be more weakened by loss of a job. (Both of these are linked with a marked decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system.) Among men, death follows retirement with an alarming promptness.Perhaps we are searching for the answers too close to the surface of the problem. Perhaps the answers lie deeper in our biological heritage. After all, the phenomenon is not isolated to humans. Females have the edge among virtually all mammalian 晡孚L动物的)species, in that they generally live longer. Furthermore, in many of these species the differences begin at the moment of conception; there are more male miscarriages流产).In human, after birth, more baby boys than baby girls die.37.What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A.Men ' s lifespan remains almost unchanged.B.Researchers have found the cause of the age gapC.The more advanced a society, the greater the age gap.D.The age gap was noticed only recently.38.As is suggested in Paragraph 2, the two factors relevant to women' s longer life;are.A.diseases and road accidentsB.industrialization and work strainsC.their immunity to heart disease and refusal of alcoholD.their endurance of work strains and reluctance for adventure39.According to Paragraph3, which of the following statements is true?A.The great number of male smokers contributes to the age gap.B.The growing number of smoking women will narrow the age gap.C.Female workers are more likely to smoke than make workers.D.Smoking does not seem to affect women ' s longevity.40.Which of the following phenomena makes researchers puzzled?A.Men ' s health is more closely related to their emotions.B.Though more liable to illnesses, women still live longer.C.Men show worse symptoms than women when they fall ill.D.Quite a number of men die soon after their retirement.41.The word —edge II in Paragraph 6 means — II .A. marginB．sideC．advantageD．quality42.What is the main idea of the passage?A．The greater longevity of women remains a mystery.B ．That women are healthier than men well explains their longevity.C. People are living longer as a result of industrialization. D ．Women are less emotionally affected by difficulties in life. Passage ThreeMany are aware of the tremendous waste of energy in our environment, but fail to take advantage of straightforward opportunities to conserve that energy. For example, everyone knows that lights should be switched off when no one is in an office. Similarly, when employees are not using a meeting room, there is no need to regulate temperature. Fortunately, one need not rely on human intervention to conserve energy. With the help of smart sensing and network technology, energy conservation processes such as turning off lights and adjusting temperature can be readily automated. Ultimately, this technology will enable consumers and plant managers to better identify wasteful energy use and institute procedures that lead to smarter and more efficient homes, buildings and industrial plants.Until now, wires and cables for power and connectivity have limited the widespread adoption of sensor 传感器〕networks by making them difficult and expensive to install and maintain. Battery-powered wireless networks can simplify installation and reduce cost. But their high power consumption and the corresponding need for regular battery replacement has made wireless networks difficult and costly to maintain. Nobody wants to replace hundreds or thousands of window sensor batteries in a large building on a regular basis. The promise of wireless sensor networks can only be fully realized when the wiring for both the data communication and the power supply is eliminated. Doing so requires a true battery-free wireless solution, one that can utilize energy harvested directly from the environments. To facilitate the widespread deployment of wireless sensor networks, GreenPeak has developed an ultra-low-power communication technology that can utilize environmental energy sources such as light, motion and vibration. This technology, employing on-board power management circuits and computer software to monitor energy harvesters and make the best use of harvested energy, enables sensors to operate reliably in a battery-free environment.Wireless sensor networks deployed in our offices and homes will have an enormous impact on our daily lives, helping to build a smarter world in which energy is recycled and fully utilized. These wireless platforms, equipped with advanced sensing capability, willenable us to better control our lives, homes and environment, creating a truly connected world that enables people worldwide to live ina more comfortable, safer, and cleaner environment.43.By —human intervention II (Paragraph 2), the author refers to.A.the reduction of great energy waste in the environmentB.the grasping of straightforward opportunities availableC.acts like turning off lights when no one is in the roomD.the adoption of smart sensing and network technology44.Batteries are not an ideal energy source for sensor networks because they.A.have to be replaced from time to timeB.contain metals that pollute the environmentC.require automatic rechargingD are difficult and costly to maintain45.Battery-free wireless sensor networks are made possible by the fact that.A there is energy in the environment to be utilizedB the cost of using them has been drastically reducedC modern data communication consumes little energyD their maintenance has been greatly simplified46.According to the passage, Green Peak.A is the first company to install wireless sensor networksB.promotes the application of wireless sensor networksC.supplies batteries operating on harvested energyD.benefits handsomely from communication technology47.The focus of Paragraph 4 is on the.A.replacement of batteries in harvestersB.monitoring of energy harvested from the environmentC.elimination of batteries in sensor networksD.impact of sensor networks on power supply48.Wireless sensor networks promise to.A.bring businesses high profitsB.further develop the sensing technologyC.turn motion into a major source of energyD.improve the daily lives of people worldwidePassage FourIf you haven ' t heard or seen anything about Road Rage in the last few month you probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about the new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. You have more likely encountered aggressive driving and/or Road Rage recently if you drive at all.While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, 41,907 people died on the highway last year. Of those fatalities, the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behavior.Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now, and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer to overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percents, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increase by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified in urban areas. Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores 〔琐事〕and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can spell Road Rage.You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, sounded the horn long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from assign? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major confrontation. If you are sceptible to Road Rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver ' s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safety, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.49.The first sentence in Paragraph 1 implies that.A. people not interested in the media know little about recent happeningsB. Road Rage has received much media coverage in the last few monthsC. one may be raged by media reports and wants to avoid themD.the media coined the term — Road Rage II only a few months ago50.According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, last yearA.drunk driving remained the No.1 killer on the highwayB.more people were killed by aggressive driving than by drunk drivingC.two thirds of drivers were killed by aggressive drivingD.41,907 people fell victim to aggressive driving51.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of aggressive driving?A.Increasing number of carsB.Drivers ' stress and anxietyC.Overcrowded roadsD.Rush hour traffic52.The word —spell II in Paragraph 3 means II II .A.speakB.causeC.describeDspare53.Which of the following characterizes aggressive driving?ATalking while drivingB.Driving fastCYelling at another driverDSounding the horn when passing54.The last paragraph is intended to. A. tell people how to cope with Road Rage B. inform people how aggressive drivers could be C. tell people how to control themselves when angry D. warn people against eye contact with another driverPassage FiveIn the early 20th century, a horse named Clever Hans was believed capable of counting and other impressive mental tasks. After years of great performance, psychologists discovered that though Hans was certainly clever, he was not clever in the way everyone expected. The horse was cleverly picking up on tiny, unintentional bodily and facial signals given out not only by his trainer, but also by the audience. Aware of the — Clever Hans II effect, Lisa Lit at the University of California and her colleagues wondered whether the beliefs of professional dog handlers might similarly affect the outcomes of searchers for drugs and explosives. Remarkably, Dr Lit found, they do.Dr Lit asked 18 professional dog handlers and their dogs to complete brief searches. Before the searches, the handlers were informed that some of the search area might contain up to three target scents, and also that in two cases those scents would be marked by pieces of red paper. What the handlers were not told was that none of the search areas contained the scents of either drugs or explosives. Any— detectionsII made by the teamsthus had to be false.The findings reveals that of 144 searches, only 21 were clean (no alerts). All the others raised one alert or more. In total, the teams raised 225 alerts. While the sheer number of false alerts stuck Dr Lit as fascinating, it was where they took place that was of greatest interest.When handlers could see a red piece of paper, allegedly marking a location of interest, they were much more likely to say that their dogs signaled an alert. The human handlers were not only distracted on almost every occasion by the stimulus aimed at them, but also transmitted that distraction to their animals— who responded accordingly. To mix metaphors, the dogs were crying—wolf II at the unconscious signal of their handlers. How much that matters in the real world is unclear. But it might. If a handler, for example, unconsciously — profiled II people being sniffed by a drug, or ■exiect i vg dogat an airport, false positive could abound. That is not only bad for innocent travelers, but might distract the team from catching the guilty.55.What did psychologists find out about Clever Hans?A. He was as clever as people claimed.B ．He was really good at counting.C．He could understand human language.D．He merely responded to human signals.56.Lisa Lit and her colleagues.A.questioned the—Clever Hans II effectB.discovered the—Clever Hans II effectC.confirmed the —Clever Hans II effectD.rejected the —Clever Hans II effect57.The dog handlers learned before the searches that.A．each search area contained three target scentsB ．there was actually no target scent in the search areaC．some target scents may be labeled with a special markD. their dogs were expected to find the scents of red paper58.What was most significant about the experiment, according to Dr Lit?A.The location of the false alertsB.The regularity of the false alertsC.The number of the false alertsD.The timing of the false alerts59.It can be concluded from the experiment that.A.dog handlers are more likely to be distracted than their dogsB.dogs may act in response to their handlers' bodily signalsC.the cooperation between dogs and their handlers is key to successD.well- trained dogs can better understand their handlers' signals60.The author thinks that Dr Lit' s findings.A.should raise our concern in real lifeB.may not be useful in real situationsC.should be backed up by further evidenceD.will be widely applied in the near futurePart IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 points, 1 for each)Zoos have become an important site for the preservation and protection of wildlife resources, __61__ those species that are endangered __62__, many zoos displayed live animals for public entertainment. Presently some zoos have become scientific andeducational __63__ that have contributed to the understanding and conservation of wild animal populations. __64__ the challenges facing modern zoos are the cost of upgrading old facilities, the struggle to obtain __65__ operating funds, and the need to attract more visitors to new and entertaining exhibits.Many __66__ zoos in American cities have undergone renovation 翻新〕during the last decades of the twentieth century. Among the recent trends in zoo __67__ is the construction of new enclosures that resemble natural habitats衲息地〕.The replacement of traditional steel bars and concrete floors __68__ appropriately designed surroundings improves visitor appreciation of the animals. Such renovations may __69__ stress on animals and allow them to interact with one another more naturally.Several major zoos conduct captive propagation programs A captive propagation program includes the breeding of __70__ zoo or wild animals to obtain offspring, usually for release to __71__ or for transfer to other zoos Captive breeding is one method of __72__ some species from extinction.Zoos have expanded and improved public education programs also, with education departments that develop programs 73 zoo exhibits Public activities include in-school programs, zoo tours, special events, and websites The Zoological Society of New York, for example, conducted a major project with a Western African government to monitor an elephant herd 74 it moved throughout its rangeThe importance of zoos will increase as natural habitats are diminishing Through their efforts 75 conservation, education, and environmental advocacy, zoos will continue to play a critical role in wildlife preservation throughout the world .61.. A . superficially B. especially C. importantly D. supposedly62. A By that time B By the time C At one time D At that time63. A institutions Bassociations C foundations D corporation64. A Along B Forward C Among D Through65. A limited B professional C sufficient D excessive66. A newer B older C former D later67. A management B improvement C achievement D assessment68. A under B for Cinto D with69.Areduce Bcause C increase D avoid70.Aselected Bsustained Cpromising Dsurviving71.Anatural Bthe natural Cwild D the wild72.ArestrainingB saving Csheltering Dexempting73. A attributed to B opposed to C referred to D related to74. A. as B. as if C. so D. so that。
同等学力英语统考真题及答案
同等学力英语统考真题及答案同等学力英语统考真题及答案一、写作部分写作部分主要考察学生的英语书面表达能力，要求考生根据给定的主题和提示，写出一篇语法正确、逻辑清晰、语言流畅的短文。
以下是可能出现的写作题目：1、某学校计划开展一项公益活动，邀请你写一篇新闻稿，介绍该活动的背景、目的和具体内容。
2、某位名人曾经说过一句名言：“成功需要勇气、毅力和耐心。
”请根据这句话谈谈你的看法。
3、互联网的普及给人们的生活带来了很多便利，但也存在一些问题，如网络犯罪、信息泄露等。
请就这些问题写一篇短文，提出你的解决方案。
二、阅读理解部分阅读理解部分主要考察学生的英语阅读能力和理解能力，要求考生在理解文章的基础上，对一些问题作出正确的判断和回答。
以下是可能出现的阅读理解题目：1、阅读一篇关于某个公司的新闻报道，回答该公司的名称、主要业务和最近的发展动态。
2、阅读一篇关于某个学术领域的综述论文，回答该领域的研究现状、主要问题和未来的研究方向。
3、阅读一篇关于某个社会问题的调查报告，回答该问题的表现、原因和解决方案。
三、词汇语法部分词汇语法部分主要考察学生的英语词汇和语法知识，要求考生能够正确地拼写、选择和运用单词，并能够识别语法错误和修正句子。
以下是可能出现的词汇语法题目：1、请拼写出一个单词，并解释其意思。
2、请选择最合适的单词填空。
3、请修改一个有语法错误的句子。
四、翻译部分翻译部分主要考察学生的英语翻译能力，要求考生能够将一段汉语翻译成英语，并尽可能地符合英语表达习惯和语法规则。
以下是可能出现的翻译题目：1、请将一段关于某个学术领域的介绍翻译成英语。
2、请将一段关于某个历史事件的报道翻译成英语。
3、请将一段关于某个社会现象的评论翻译成英语。
同等学力英语统考真题及答案解析同等学力英语统考真题及答案解析一、考试概述2024年同等学力英语统考于5月23日顺利举行，共计174所高校的29000余名考生参加了本次考试。
本次考试主要考察考生的英语基础知识和应用能力，分为书面表达和阅读理解两个部分。
2015同等学力考题英语试卷及答案
2015同等学力考题英语试卷及答案Paper One (100minutes)Part I Oral Communication (15 minutes，10 points)Section ADirections：In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A，B and C，taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Dialogue OneA. Do you know what a handicapped space is?B. The signs always tell you how long you can park there and on what days.C. Then you also need to be aware of the time limits on the street signs.Student: Can you tell me where I can park?Clerk: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?Student: I drive an automobile.Clerk: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. 1Student: Yes, I have seen those spots.Clerk: Well, when you see the blue spots with the handicapped sign, do not park there unless you have a special permit. Are you going to be parking in the daytime or evening?Student: I park in the evenings.Clerk: 2 Have you seen those signs?Student: Yes, I have seen those signs.Clerk: 3 .参照答案：ACBDialogue TwoA. The hours and limitations are printed on the card and this handout.B. May I have your driver’s license, please?C. Are you familiar with our rules and fines?Student: Excuse me. I am interested in getting a library card.Librarian: Sure, let me give you an application. You can fill it out right here at the counter.Student: Thank you. I’ll do it right now.Librarian: Let me take a look at this for you. 4Student: Here it is.Librarian: You seem to have filled the form out all right.__5__Student: Yes. I know what to do.Librarian: ____6____Student: OK. I see.Librarian: Thank you for joining the library; We look forward to serving you.参照答案BCASection BDirections: In this section there is one incomplete which has four blanks and four choices A, B, C and D, taken from the interview. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the interview and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A. And fooled the boys for a while.B. And I don’t think the boys have minded.C. Well, it’s because my British publisher.D. All this time I thought you were ‘J.K’.Winfrey: So, this is the first time we’ve met.Rowling: Yes,it is .Winfrey: And my producers tell me that your real name is J.O.____7____ Rowling: (laughing) Yeah.Winfrey: J.K is …Rowling: ____8_____. When the first book came out, they thought ‘this is a book that will appeal to boys ’, but they didn’t want the boys to know a woman had written it. So they said to me ‘could we use your initials ’and I said ‘fine’. I only have one initial. I d on’t have a middle name. So I took my favorite grandmother’s name, Kathleen.Winfrey: ____9_____Rowling: Yeah, but not for too long, because I started getting my picture in the press and no one could pretend I was a man anymore.Winfrey: ___10____Rowling: NO —it hasn’t held me back, has it?参照答案：DCABPart II Vocabulary(10 points)Directions: In this part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.11. There are several different options for getting Internet access.A. choicesB. definitionsC. channelsD. reasons12. Earth has an atmosphere, which protects the surface from harmful rays.A. mineralsB. substancesC. gasesD. beams13. The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her hostileattitude toward customers.A. unfriendlyB. optimisticC. impatientD. positive14. Since it is late to change my mind now, I am resolved to carry out the plan.A. reviseB. implementC. reviewD. improve15. Security guards dispersed the crowd that had gathered around the Capitol.A. arrestedB. stoppedC. scatteredD. watched16. To start the program, insert the disk and follow the instructions.A. take outB. turn overC. track downD. put in17. The patient’s condition has deteriorated since last night.A. improvedB. returnedC. worsenedD. changed18. I couldn’t afford to fly home, and a train ticket was likewise beyond my means.A. alsoB. nonethelessC. furthermoreD. otherwise19. Despite years of searching, scientists have detected no signs of life beyond our own solar system.A. withinB. besidesC. outsideD. except20. I prefer chicken to fish because I am worried about accidentally swallowinga small bone.A. intentionallyB. unexpectedlyC. anxiouslyD. hurriedly参照答案：11-15 A D A B C 16-20 D C A C BPart III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneSometimes a race is not enough. Sometimes a runner just wants to go further. That’s what happened to Dennis Martin and Brooke Curran.Martin, 68, a retired detective form New York City, took up running after his first wife died. Curran, 46, a philanthropist(慈善家)from Alexandria, started running to get out of the house and collect her thoughts. Both she and Martin got good at running but felt the desire to do more. “The more I trained, the better I got,” Curran said,” but I would cross the finish line with no sense of accomp lishment.”Eventually , they worked up to running marathons(马拉松)(and longer races) in other countries, on other countries. Now both have achieved a notable -and increasingly less rate- milestone; running the 26.2-mile race on all seven continents.They are part of a phenomenon that has grown out of the running culture in the past two decades, at the intersection of athleticism and leisure: “runcations,”which combine distance running with travel to exotic places. There trips, as expensive as they are physically challenging ,are a growing and competitive market in the travel industry.“In the beginning, running was enough,” said Steen Albrechtsen, a press manager. The classic marathon was the ultimate goal, then came the super marathons, like London and New York. But when 90,000 people a year can take that challenge, it is no longer e xciting and adventurous .Hence, the search for new adventures began.”“No one could ever have imagined that running would become the lifestyle activity that it is today,”said Thom Gilligan, founder and president of Boston-based Marathon Tours and Travel. Gilligan, who has been in business since 1979, is partly responsible for the seven-continent phenomenon.It started with a casual talk to an interviewer about his company offering trips to every continent except Antarctica. And then in 1995, Marathon fours hosted its first Antarctica Marathon on King George Island. Off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula; 160 runners got to the starting line of a dirt-and ice-trail route via a Russian icebreaker through the Drake Passage.21. At the beginning, Martin took up running just to .A. meet requirements of his jobB. win a running raceC. join in a philanthropic activityD. get away from his sadness22. Martin and Curran are mentioned as good examples of .A. winners in the 26.2-mile race on all seven continentsB. people who enjoy long running as a lifestyle activityC. running racers satisfied with their own performanceD. old people who live an active life after retirement23. A new trend in the travel industry is the development of .A. challenging runcationsB. professional racesC. Antarctica travel marketD. expensive tours24. The classic marathon no longer satisfies some people because .A. it does not provide enough challengeB. it may be tough and dangerousC. it involves too fierce a competitionD. it has attracted too many people25. The first Antarctica Marathon on King George Island indicates that .A. international cooperation is a must to such an eventB. runcations are expensive and physically challengingC. Marathon Tours is a leader of the travel industryD. adventurous running has become increasingly popularPassage TwoBefore the 1970s, college students were treated as children. So many colleges ran in loco parentis system. “In loco parentis”is a Latin term meaning “in the place of a parent.” It describes when someone else accepts responsibility to act in the interests of a child.This idea developed long ago in British common law to define the responsibility of teachers toward their students. For years, American courts upheld in loco parentis in cases such as Gott versus Berea College in 1913.Gott owned a restaurant off campus. Berea threatened to expel students who ate at places not owned by the school. The Kentucky high court decided that in loco parentis justified that rule.In loco parentis meant that male and female college students usually had to live in separate buildings. Women had to be back at their dorms by ten or eleven on school nights.But in the 1960s, students began to protest rules and restrictions like these. At the same time, courts began to support students who were being punished for political and social dissent.In 1960, Alabama State College expelled six students who took part in a civil rights demonstration. They sued the school and won. After that it became harder and harder to defend in loco parentis.At that time, students were not considered adults until 21. Then, in 1971, the 24th amendment to the Constitution set the voting age at eighteen. So in loco parentis no longer really applied.Slowly, colleges began to treat students not as children, but as adults. Students came to be seen as consumers of educational services.Gary Dickstein, an assistant vice president at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, says in loco parentis is not really gone. It just looks different. Today’s parents, he says, are often heavily involved in students’lives. They are known as “helicopt er parents.”They always seem to hover over their children. Gary Dickstein says these parents are likely to question decisions, especially about safety issues and grades. They want to make sure their financial investment is not being wasted.26. Before the 1970s, many colleges ran in loco parentis system because .A. they could take the place of the students’parentsB. parents asked them to do it for the interests of their childrenC. this was a tradition established by British collegesD. college students were regarded as too young to be treated as adults27. Who won the case of Gott versus Berea College in 1913?A. Berea College.B. Gott.C. It was a win-win case.D. The students.28. The word “dissent”(Para.5) probably means “”.A. extreme behaviorsB. violation of lawsC. strong disagreementD. Wrong doings29. In 1960，the court ruled that Alabama State CollegeA. had no right to expel the studentsB. was justified to have expelled the studentsC. shouldn’t interfere with students’ daily lifeD. should support civil rights demonstrations30. According to Gary Dickstein, today’s “helicopter parents_____A. don’t set their hearts at rest with college administratorsB. keep a watchful eye on their children’s life and studyC. care less about their children’s education than beforeD. have different opinions on their children’s educationPassage ThreeWe tend to think of plants as the furniture of the natural word. They don’t move they don’t make sounds, they don’t seem to respond to anything –at leastnot very quickly. But as is often the case, our human view of the world misses quite a lot. Plants talk to each other all the time. And the language is chemical.Over the years scientists have reported that different types of plants, from trees to tomatoes, release compounds into the air to help neighboring plants. These chemical warnings all have the same purpose—to spread information about one plant’s disease so other plants can defend themselves. But exactly how plants receive and act on many of these signals is still mysterious.In this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers in Japan offer some explanations. They have identified one chemical message and traced it all the way from release to action.The scientists looked at tomato plants infested(侵害) by common pest, the cutworm caterpillar(毛虫). To start out, they grew plants in two plastic compartments connected by a tube. One plant was infested and placed upwind and the others were uninfested and placed downwind. The downwind plants were later exposed to the cutworm caterpillar. The results showed that plants that had previously been near sick neighbors were able to defend themselves better against the caterpillar.The researchers also studied leaves from exposed and unexposed plants. They found one compound showed up more often in the exposed plants. The substance is called Hex Vic. When the scientists fed Hex Vic to cutworms, it knocked down their survival rate by 17%. The scientists identified the source of Hex Vic, and sprayed it lightly over healthy plants. Those plants were then able to start producing the caterpillar-killing Hex Vic. Researchers confirmed that uninfested plants have to build their own weapon to fight off bugs and diseases. How do they know when to play defense? They are warned first by their friendly plant neighbors.It is a complex tale, and it may be happening in more plant species than tomatoes. It may also be happening with more chemical signals that are still unknown to us. For now though, we know that plants not only communicate, they look out for one another.31. What does the author try to emphasize Paragraph 1?A. How plants communicate is still a mystery.B. Enough attention has been paid to plant talk.C. Plants are the furniture of the natural world.D. Plants can communicate with each other.32. According to Paragraph2, what remains unknown is ______A. how plats receive and handle the signals from their neighborsB. why plants spread chemical information to their neighborC. how many types of plants release compounds into the airD. whether plants send chemical warnings to their neighbors33. The tomato plants in the experiment were ______A. placed separately but connected through airB. expose to different kinds of pestsC. exposed to the pest at the same timeD. placed together in a closed compartment34. The experiment shows that the infested plant helps its neighbors by ______A. making more Hex Vic to attract the pestB. releasing Hex Vic into the air to warn themC. letting them know how to produce Hex VicD. producing enough Hex Vic to kill the pest35.What may be the best title for the passage?A. Survival of PlantsB. Plant WorldC. Talking PlantsD. Plant Bug KillerPassage FourVancouver is the best place to live in the Americas, according to a quality-of-life ranking published earlier this month .The city regularly tops such indexes as its clean air, spacious homes and weekend possibilities of sailing and skiing. But its status as a liveable city is threatened by worsening congestion(拥挤).Over the next three decades, another I million residents are expected to live in the Greater Vancouver region, adding more cars, bicycles and lorries to roads that arc already struggling to serve the existing 2.3 million residents.A proposal by Vancouver’s mayorseeks to prevent the worsening conditions. Upgrades would be madeto 2,300 kilometres of road lanes, as well as bus routes and cycle paths. Four hundred new buses would join the fleet of 1,830. There would be more trains and more “sea bus” ferry crossings between Vancouver and its weal thy northern suburbs. To get all that, residents must vote to accept an increase in sales tax, from 7% to 7.5%. Polls suggest they will vote no.Everyone agrees that a more efficient transport system is needed. Confined by mountains to the north, the United States to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Vancouver has spread in the only direction where there is still land, into the Fraser Valley, which just a few decades ago was mostly farmland. The road is often overcrowded.Yet commuters’suspicion of local bureaucrats may exceed their dislike of congestion. TransLink, which runs public transport in the region, is unloved by taxpayers. Passengers blame it when Skytrain,the light-rail system, comes to a standstill because of mechanical or electrical faults, as happened twice in one week last summer, leaving commuters stuck in carriages with nothing to do but expressing their anger on Twitter. That sort of thing has made voters less willing to pay the C$7.5 billion in capital spending that the ten-year trafficupgrade would involve.Despite the complaints, Vancouver’s transport system is a decent, well-integrated one on which to build, reckons Todd Litman, a transport consultant who has worked for TransLink. “These upgrades are all-important if Vancouver wants to maintain its reputa tion for being a destination others want to go to.”He says.36. The biggest problem threatening Vancouver as a liveable city is .A. increasing congestionB. climate changeC. shortage of landD. lack of money37. The upgrade proposal by Vancouver’s mayor may be turned down by residents because .A. they do not want more people to move inB. they are reluctant to move to new placesC. upgrades would take away their living spaceD. upgrades would add to their financial burdens38. The only direction for Vancouver to further expand is towards .A. the eastB. the westC. the southD. the north39. TransLink is mentioned (Para.4) as an example of .A. world famous transport companiesB. local residents’complaints about the bureaucratsC. local effort to improve public transportD. worsening traffic congestion40. According to Todd Litman, the upgrade proposal .A. will solve the traffic problemB. will benefit local economyC. satisfies the transport companyD. deserves public supportSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Towards the end of the 1990s, more than a decade and a half Diet Coke was first introduced, sale of Coca Cola’s best-selling low caloric drink appeared to slow down.However, in the decade that followed, diet sodas grew by more than 30 percent. In 2009, sales pushed above $8.5 billion for the first time. But America’s thirst for Diet Coke is running dry again-and this time it could be for good.The diet soda slowdown isn’t merely an American thing- it’s also happening worldwide. But the future of diet colas is particularly cloudy in the United States.Low calorie sodas are fighting a hard battle against not one but two trends among American consumers. The first is that overall soda consumption has been on the decline since before 2000. Diet sodas, though they might come sugar- and calorie-free, are still sodas, something Americans are proving less and less interested in drinking.The second, and perhaps more significant trend, is a growing mistrust of artificial sweeteners(甜味剂). “Consumers’attitudes towards sweeteners have really changed.”said Howard Telford, an industry analyst.“There’s a very negative perception about artificial sweeteners. The industry is still trying to get its head around this.”Comment 1Add me to the number of people addicted to diet colas who quit drinking soda altogether. I honestly think soda is addictive and I’m happy not to be drinking it anymore.Comment 2Perhaps the slowdown has something more to do with the skyrocketing cost of soft drinks.Comment 3I LOVE diet drinks! Am I unhealthy? Who knows? I guarantee I have a better physique than most 43-year-old men.Comment4This is a silly and shallow piece。
2010年同等学力英语真题A卷
2010年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试英语试卷一 AENGLISHI QUALIFICATION TESTFOR MASTER-DEGREE APPLICANTSPaper One (90 minutes)Part I Dinaogue Communication (10 minutes,10 points)Part II Vocabulart (20 minutes,10 points)PartIII Reading Comprehension (45minutes,30 points)PartIV Cloze (15 minutes,15 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65分，考试时间为90分钟，9:00开始，10:30结束；试卷二满分35分，考试时间为60分钟，10:30开始，11:30结束。
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Paper One 试卷一（90 minutes)Part I Dialogue Communication (10minutes,10points,1 for each)Section A Dialogue CompletionDirections:In this section,you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two Speakers,each followed by 4 choices marked A ,B,C,and D,Choose the answer thatBest suits the situation to complete the dialogue.Then maik the corresponding letterWith a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.1.A:Can you take over for me here for a little whele? I have a friend coming to See me.B:I'd like to,but______Ask Peter, he's not so occupied at this monent.A.how can I do it?B.that's alright.C.I have my hands full.D.that's impossible2. A:To get an outside line, just dial o and the phone number. Or we can place aCall for you, if you want.B:No,thanks a lot.________A. Just put me through.B.I'll try it myself.C. I'd rather not.D.I'll appreciate your help.3.A:Now,it's just work,work,work.I work hard all day, every day.B:Oh,come on._________You're making a good salary now.A.Don't complain.B.Sorry to hear about itC.Anything I can do for you?D.What's your plan?4.A:Pamela,can you come to a meeting on Friday?B:_______ Let me check my schedule. When are you having it?A. No big deal.B.I'm not sure.C.Can I?D.Sure thing!5.A:I'm really geting fed up with the salespersons who keep calling.B:_________A.I hope it's nothing serious.B.They are so stupid!C.So am I. It's so annoying.D.You are right. Forget it.Section B Dialogue ComprehensionDirections:In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and aWoman. At the end of each conversation there to the question from the 4 choices marked A, B,C,andD.Choose the best answer to the question from the 4 choices by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.6.Man:I've figured it out.IT looks like it'll take us about 5hours to drive from here to Chicago. Woman:It'd be more relaxing to take the train. But I guess we should watch our expenses. Question:What does the woman imply?A.She likes to drive when she travels.B.She doesn't want to go to Chicago.C.She doesn't know the cost of the train trip.D.It's cheaper to go to Chicago by car.7.Man:How about the examination last week?Woman:If I'd got more time,I could have made it.Question:What does the moman imply?A.She was asked to take another examinationB.She failed the examination last week.C.She did quite well in the examination.D.She didn't take the examination last week.8.Man:Harvard or the State University,have you decided yet?Woman:Well,I'd rather be a big fish in a small pond.Question:Which university is the woman likely to choose?A.The State University.B.HarvardC.NeitherD.She hasn't decided yet9. Man: I‘ve just found a great location to open a new shop.Women : But you haven‘t researched the market . Don‘t you think this is putting the cart befo re the horse?Question : What does the woman mean?A.The man shouldn‘t make the decision so quickly.B.It‘s too risky to choose such a location .C.The man is doing thins in the wrong order.D.It‘s possible for him to make a better choice.10. Women :My results are a bit flattering because I‘ve had quite a lot of luck.Man: Nonsense, you‘re head and shoulders above the others in your groupQuestion : What does the man think is the reason for the woman‘s success?A.She‘s really lucky.B.She‘s far better than the oth ers.C.She‘s got the others‘ support.D.She‘s been working hard.PartII V ocabularySection A11. Betty was offended because she felt that her friends had ignored her purposefully at the party.A. desperatelyB. definitelyC. deliberatelyD. decisively12. There has been enough playing around , so let‘s get down to business.A. make a dealB. begin our workC. reach an agreementD. change our plan13. How is it possible for our human body to convert yesterday‘s lunch into today‘s muscle?A. alterB. developC. modifyD. turn14. It is important for families to observe their traditions even as their children get older.A. noticeB. watchC. followD. celebrate15. It is difficult to comprehend , but everything you have ever seen , smelt , heard or felt is merely your brain‘s interpretation of incoming stimuli.A. explanationB. evaluationC. recognitionD. interruption16. Life is more important than the pressures and stresses that we place on ourselves over work and other commitments.A. appointmentsB. arrangementsC. obligationsD. devotions17. If you continue to indulge in computer games like this , your future will be at stake.A. in dangerB. without questionC. on guardD. at large18. Romantic novels , as opposed to realistic ones , tend to present idealized versions of life , often with a happy ending .A. in contrast toB. in regard toC. in terms ofD. in light of19. Most people would agree that , although our age far surpasses all previous ages in knowledge , there has been no correlative increase in wisdom.A. improvesB. precedesC. imposesD. exceeds20. Many students today display a disturbing willingness to choose institutions and careers on the basis of earning potential.A. offensiveB. depressiveC. troublesomeD. tiresomeSection B21. My oldest son had just finished an _________ holiday stay prior to moving to a new state , a new job , and the next chapter in his lift.A. enlargedB. expandedC. extendedD. increased22. Blacks and American Indians _________ less than 10% of students in the top30 business schools, while they are about 28% of the U.S population .A. make upB. take upC. reach outD. turn out23. With demand continuing to rise in _________ economies such as China and India , energy traders believe that oil futures are a good bet.A. employingB. emergingC. embracingD. emitting24. Laws and regulations in each country have to be made __________ the constitution of the country .A. in honor ofB. in memory ofC. in return forD. in line with25. The jury‘s_____________ was that the accused was guilty .A. verdictB. sentenceC. trialD. debate26. In English learning , a __________ cycle occurs when a student makes more errors after being scolded.A. verticalB. viciousC. vividD. vigorous27. Isn‘t it _________ when you learn something you‘ve never known before?A. coolB. crazyC. coldD. cute .28.There are several factors _________the rapid growth of slaes promotion,particularly in consumer markets.A.resorting toB.appealing toC.applying toD.contributing to29.The Internet has been developing at a speed ________ people's expectations in the past two decades.A.overB.ofC.underD.beyond30.It is obvious that the sports games are no longer amateur affairs;the have become professionally________.id offid outC.put offD.put outPart III Reading Comprehension(45 minutes,30points,1for each)Directions:There are 5 passages in this part .Each passage is followed by6 questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the best one and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneLoneliness has been linked to depression and other health problems.Now,a study says it can also spread.A friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness.And a friend of that friend was 25% more likely to do the same.Earlier findings showed that happiness.fatness and the ability to stop smoking can also grow like infections within social groups.The findings all come from a major health study in the American town of Framingham,Massachusetts.The study began in 1948 to investigate the causes of heart disease.Since then,more tests have been added,including measures of loneliness and depression.The new findings involved more than 5,000 people in the second generation of the Framingham Heart Study.The researchers examined friendship histories and reports of loneliness.The results established a pattern that spread as people reported fewer close friends.For example,loneliness can affect relationships between next-door neighbors.The loneliness spreads as neighbors who were close friends now spend less time together.The study also found that loneliness spreads more easily among women than men.Researchers from the University of Chicago.Harvard and the University of California,San Diego,did the study.The findings appeared last month in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.The average person is said to experience feelings of loneliness about 48 days a year.The study found that having a lonely friend can add about 17 days.But every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about 5%,or two and a half days.Lonely people become less and less trusting of others.This makes it more and more difficult for them to make friends---and likely that society will reject them.John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago led the study.He says it is important to recognize and deal with loneliness.He says people who have been pushed to the edges of society should receive help to repair their social networks.The aim should be to aggressively create what he calls a "protective barrier"against loneliness.This barrier,he says,can keep the whole network from coming apart.31.Besides loneliness,which of the following can also spread among people?A. FriendshipB.HappinessC.DepressionD.Smoking32.The Framingham Heart Study starting from 1948_________.A.expanded its research topiesB.involved 5,000 patients of depressionC.identified loneliness as one key factor for heart diseaseD.examined the relationship between loneliness and depression33.Which of the following is true about the spread of loneliness?A.It leads to a gradual loss of friends.B.It is a common phenomenon among women.C.It is often found in the neighborhood.D.It ruins the relationships between close friends.34.Having a lonely friend,you are more likely to ________.A.strengthen your friendshipB.develop new friendshipC.Increase the sense of lonelinessD.reduce the sense of loneliness35.According to John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago,loneliness can_______.A.result in aggressivenessB.Cause people to be overprotectiveC.Infect social networksD.Push people to the verge of poverty36.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Loneliness can spread.B.Loneliness is linked to depression.C.Lonely people tend to grow fat.D.Lonely people need more friends.Passage TwoCalifornia has a new program called the Digital Textbook Initiative."Starting this fall withhigh school math and science,we will be the first state in the nation to provide schools with a state-approved list of digital textbooks."That was Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in June.talking about his effort to get schools to use materials available free online.He listed reasons why he thinks digital textbooks make sense.California approves traditional textbooks in six-year cycles.Digital ones can offer the latest information.They lighten the load of school bags.They save paper and tress,and make learning more fun and interactive.And above all,he said they help schools with their finances.The state has had to make severe cuts in school spending because of deep financial problems.More than six million students attend California public schools.Earlier this year,California invited content developers to offer digital math and science materials for high schools.These had to meet at least 90% of the state's learning requirements.Specially trained teachers examined 16 textbooks and approved ten of them.Six of the ten were published by the CK12 Foundation,a nonprofit group that had been developing digital science and math books for about two years.The foundation paid teachers and other education professionals to write and edit them.The money came from a group financed by the Khosla Family.California cannot require schools to use the digital textbooks.Individual school districts will have to decide for themselves.Susan Martimo,a California Department of Education official,says she does not expect widespread use right away.He best guess is that some schools with a lot of technology will be the first to use them,but only in addition to their traditional books.School administrators point out that the texts may be free online, but students need a way to access them . Not everyone has a computer or electronic reader. Schools could print out copies, but that would not help the environment. Also, there is the cost to train teachers to use digital textbooks effectively.37. The Digital Textbook InitiativeA. will probably take effect in six yearsB. covers all the high school subjectsC. has been approved by all statesD. is advocated by California state governor38. The main reason for promoting digital textbooks is toA. help save moneyB. benefit the environmentC. provide interesting materialsD. reduce students‘ heavy burden39. The digital textbooks were approved byA. trained teachersB. content developersC. Khosla FamilyD. Ck12 Foundation40. What is true of CK12Foundation ?A. It produced 16 digital textbooks .B. It paid teachers to write digital textbooks.C. It is financed by California state government.D. It makes money through developing digital textbooks.41. According to Susan Martimo, digital textbooks.A. are not likely to have a widespread useB. will soon replace traditional onesC. will first be adopted by well-equipped schoolsD. are certain to be approved by school districts42. It can be inferred from the last paragraph thatA. schools are reluctant to print out copiesB. the use of digital textbooks is not really freeC. students need to pay for computersD. training teachers to use the textbooks is not efficientPassage ThreeDoctors in Britain are warning of an obesity time bomb , when children who are already overweight grow up . So , what should we do ? Exercise more? Eat less? Or both? The government feels it has to take responsibility for this expanding problem.The cheerful Mr Pickwick , the hero of the novel by Charles Dickens , is seen in illustrations as someone who is plump(胖乎乎的)---and happy . In 18th century paintings beauty is equated with rounded bodies and soft curves. But nowadays being overweight is seen as indicating neither a cheerful character nor beauty but an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.So what do you do ? Diet? Not according to England‘s chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson. He says that physical activity is the key for reducing the risks of obesity cancer and heart disease. And the Health Secretary John Reid ever said that being inactive is as serious a riskfactor in heart disease as smoking.So, having bought some cross trainers , how much exercise should you do ?According to Sir Liam Donaldson, at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Is going to the gym the answer? Luckily for those who find treadmills(跑步机)tedious , the Health Development Agency believes that physical activity that fits into people‘s live may be more effective . They suggest taking the stairs rather than the lift. walking up escalators, playing active games with your children, dancing or gardening . And according to a sports psychologist , Professor Biddle , gyms ‗ are not making the nation fit‘, and may even cause harm .There‘s new scientific evidence that too much exercise may actually be bad for you. Scientists at the University of Ulster have found that unaccustomed exercise releases dangerous free radicals that can adversely affect normal function in unfit people . The only people who should push their bodies to that level of exercise on a regular basis are trained athletes.So, should we forget about gym s and follow some experts‘ advice to increase exercise in our daily life? After all , getting off the bus a stop early and walking the rest of the way can‘t do any harm! One final thought . How come past generations lacked gym facilities but were leaner and fitter than people today?43. This passage is mainly aboutA. how to keep fit and avoid fatnessB. increased risks for overweight peopleC. the dangers of exercise in the gymD. the benefit of a balanced diet44．What does ―this expanding problem‖(Para.1)refer to ?A. The slow growing up of overweight children.B. The obesity time bomb warned of by doctors.C. Too little exercise and too much diet.D. Neglect of the health issue by the government.45. Why does the author mention Mr Pickwick in Charles Dickens‘ novel?A. He was portrayed in an 18th century painting.B. He is the hero of a world famous novel.C. He suffered from heart disease and stroke.D. He is the image of being plump and happy.46. According to Sir Liam Donaldson, what is the best way to avoid obesity?A. Being on diet.B. Giving up smoking .C. Being as inactive as possible.D. Doing physical activities.47 Which of the following is NOT recommended by the Health Development Agency?A. Walking up escalators, dancing or gardening.B. Going to the gym to walk on treadmills.C. Taking the stairs rather than the lift.D. Playing active games with your children.48. It can be inferred from the last paragraph thatA. too much exercise may actually be bad for healthB. experts‘ advice cannot be always followedC. past generations longed for gym facilities we have todayPassage FourA metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison . IT compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the other: Love is a rose . Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image , a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use them more than any other type of figurative language . The reason for this is that poets compose their poetry to express what they are experiencing emotionally at that moment. Consequently, what the poet imagines love to be may or may not be our perception of love. Therefore, the poet‘s job is to enable us to experience i t, to feel it the same way as the poet does.Let‘s analyze this remarkably unsophisticated metaphor concerning love and the rose to see what it offers. Because the poet uses a comparison with a rose, first we must examine the characteristics of that flower. A rose is spectacular in its beauty, its petals(花瓣) are nicely soft, and its smell is pleasing. It‘s possible to say that a rose is actually a feast to the senses of sight, touch, and smell. The rose‘s appearance seems to border on perfection, each peta l seemingly symmetrical in form. Isn‘t this the way one‘s love should be? A loved one should be a delight to one‘s senses and seem perfect. However, there is another dimension added to the comparison by using a rose. Roses have thorns. The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky. So can love, the metaphor tells us. When one reaches out with absolute trust to touch the object of his or her affection, ouch, a thorn can cause great harm! ―Be careful,‖ the metaphor warns: Love is a feast to the senses, but it can overwhelm us, and it can also hurt us and cause acute suffering. This is the poet‘s perception of love--an admonition(劝诫). What is the point? Just this: It took almost 14 sentences to clarify what a simple metaphor communicates in only four words! That is the artistry and the joy of the simple metaphor.49. According to the passage, what is a metaphor?A. A comparison between two different objects with similar features.B. A contrast between two different things to create a vivid image.C. A description of two similar objects in a poetic way.D. A literary device specially employed in poetry writing.50. The main idea of this passage is that .A. rose is a good image in poetryB. love is sweet and pleasingC. metaphor is ambiguousD. metaphor is great poetic device51. It can be inferred from the passage that a metaphor is .A. difficult to understandB. rich in meaningC. not precise enoughD. like a flower52. As is meant by the author, thorns of a rose_________A.Protect the rose from harmB.Symbolize reduced loveC.Add a new element to the image of loveD.Represent objects of one‘s affection53 The meaning of the love-is –a-rose metaphor is that____________-A. love is a true joyB. true love comes once in a lifetimeC. love does not last longD. love is both good and bad experiences54. According to the passage, poetry is intended to___________A. release angerB. entertain the readersC. express poets‘ ideasD. reward the sensesPassage FiveSome 23 million additional U.S. residents are expected to become more regular users of the U.S. health care system in the next several years, thanks to the passage of health care reform.Digitizing medical data has been promoted as one way to help the already burdened system manage the surge in patients. But putting people‘s health information in databases and online is going to do more than simply reduce redundancies. It is already shifting the very way we seek and receive health care.―The social dynamics of care are changing,‖ says John Gomez, vice president of Eclipsys, a medical information technology company. Most patients might not yet e willing to share their latest CT scan images over Facebook, he notes, but many parents post their babies‘ ultr asound images, and countless patients nowadays use social networking sites to share information about conditions, treatments and doctors.With greater access to individualized health information—whether that is through a formal electronic medical record, a self-created personal health record or a quick instant-messaging session with a physician-the traditional roles of doctors and patients are undergoing a rapid transition.―For as long as we‘ve known, health care has been ‗I go to the physician, and they tell me what to do, and I do it,‘‖ says Nitu Kashyap, a physician and research fellow at the Yale Center for Medical Informatics. Soon more patients will be arriving at a hospital or doctor‘s office having reviewed their own record, latest test results and recommended articles about their health concerns. And even more individuals will be able to skip that visit altogether, instead sending a text message or e-mail to their careprovider or consulting a personal health record or smart-phone application to answer their questions.These changes will be strengthened by the nationwide shift to electronic medical records, which has already begun. Although the majority of U.S. hospitals and doctors' offices are still struggling to start the changeover , many patients already have electronic medical records—and some even have partial access to them. The MyChart program , in use at Cleveland Clinic , the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and other facilities , is a Web portal(门户) through which patients can see basic medical information as well as some test results.Medical data is getting a new digital life , and it is jump-starting a "fundamental change in how care is provided ," Gomez says.55.Which of the following is the best title for this passage ?A. The Future of Your Medical DataB. Challenges Against Doctors and HospitalsC. Benefits of the U.S. Health Care ReformD. How to Access and Share Your Health Information56. Putting patient information in databases and online .A. enable more Americans to join the health care system.B. contributes to the passage of health care reformC. increases the burden of the U.S. health care systemD. changes how people seek and receive health care57. According to John Gomez , many patients use social networking sites to .A. change their social interactionsB. post their latest CT scan imagesC. share information about their health careD. show their babies' recent pictures58. Which of the following is NOT changing the traditional roles of doctors and patients?A. A formal electronic medical recordB. An easier access to information onlineC. A self-created to information onlineD. A quick instant-messaging session with a doctor59,According to Nitu Kashyap,more patients in the future will_______.A.refuse to follow their doctors' adviceB.be more dependent on their doctorsC.leave out their visit to doctors' offices and hospitalsD.have their health conditions examined through e-mail60. It is stated in the passage that ________A. nationwide digitalization of medical data will begin soonB. most of U.S. hospitals and doctors are against the shiftC. patients are worred about the security of their health informationD. patients are starting to make use of their electronic medical records.Part IV ClozeAre you single but too busy to search for love? Then you need to try the latest dating phenomenon that is sweeping 61 the UK - speed dating.Speed dating 62 men and women meeting in a room and finding out as much as they can aboutpossible 63in three minutes. It's proving very 64 with Britain's young people who find that they haven't got the time to meet that special one.At a speed dating event you are given three minutes to talk, 65, with a member of the opposite sex. Then a bell 66 rung and you move to another person and start chatting again. By the end of the evening you will have spoken with up to twenty men or women!If, by the end of a conversation, you 67 the person or would like to see them again, you write it 68 on a card. Then, if the other person also fancies you, the organisers will contact you with their details.But is three minutes long enough to make an impression and 69 if you want to see someone again? Research suggests that 70 can be felt within the first thirty seconds of meeting someone, and that is71speed dating is all about, knowing quickly if you are going to like someone.And what about romance? Is it possible to make a good 72 in such a short time? 73, people say you can't hurry love. However, Britain will soon have its first marriage from a speed date.So, if you are on a 74 to find Mr or Miss Right, what have you got to lose? 75 , you still go home on your own. But at best, the person of your dreams could be just three minutes away.61. A . off B. across C. over D. through62. A. requires B. inquires C. revolves D. involves63. A. partners B. spouses C. friends D. counterparts64. A. practical B. popular C. favorable D. normal65. A. all in one B. one after one C. one on one D. one and all66. A. knocked B. shaken C. swung D. rung67. A. attract B. enjoy C. chase D. fancy68. A. down B. off C. up D. back69. A. work on B. work out C. work at D. work up70. A. emotion B. sentiment C. chemistry D. attachment71. A. how B. what C. all D. where72. A. conclusion B. reflection C. guess D. judgment73. A. In all B. After all C. Of all D. And all74. A. tour B. route C. direction D. mission75. A. At last B. At first C. At worst D. At end。
同等学力英语考试真题及参考答案
同等学力英语考试真题及参考答案同等学力英语考试是一项重要的英语水平测试，旨在评估申请同等学力的人员的英语能力。
该考试通常包含听力、阅读和写作部分，其中听力部分主要考察考生的听力理解能力，阅读部分考察考生的阅读理解能力，而写作部分则考察考生的英语写作能力。
在准备同等学力英语考试时，了解真题及参考答案可以帮助考生更好地了解考试形式和难度，从而更好地制定备考计划。
本文将提供一些同等学力英语考试的真题及参考答案，供考生参考。
一、听力部分1、Section A: 听对话选答案问题1： When did the event take place? 答案1： It took place last week.问题2： Where did the conversation most likely take place? 答案2： It most likely took place in a restaurant.2、Section B: 听短文填空原文：The 1 is one of the most important 2 in China. It is celebrated on the_____3__.答案：1、Spring Festival2、holidays3、lunar calendar's first day二、阅读部分1、Passage 1: 一篇关于互联网的短文，其中介绍了互联网的发展历史、现状和未来发展趋势。
问题1： What is the main topic of this passage? 答案1： The main topic of this passage is the Internet.问题2： What is the author's attitude towards the future development of the Internet? 答案2： The author is optimistic about the future development of the Internet.2、Passage 2: 一篇关于环保的短文，其中介绍了环保的重要性、当前的环境问题以及我们可以采取的行动。
2015同等学力英语真题答案
2015年同等学力英语真题参考答案2015年同等学力英语真题答案PartⅠDialogue 1 A C BDialogue 2 B C ADialogue 3 D C A BPartⅡ1-5 A D A B C 6-10 D C A C BPartⅢPassage one:21-25 D B A A DPassage two:26-30 D A C C BPassage three31-35 D A A B CPassage four36-40 A D A B DSection B41-45 C C D D BPart Ⅳ Cloze1-5 B A D C C 6-10 B A D C DPartⅤ Text completionText 1 A B C A B CText 2 D A B C B A D CText 3 A C B C B APart Ⅵ TranslationShould work be placed among the causes of happiness or be regarded as a burden? Much work is exceedingly tiresome, and an excess of work causes stress and even disease. I think, however, that, provided work is not excessive in amount, even boring work is less harmful than idleness. We sometimes feel a little relief from work; at other times work gives us delight. These feelings arise according to the type of work we are doing and our ability to do that work. Work fills many hours of the day and removes the need to decide what one should do.参考译文：我们应该把工作当成快乐的源泉呢？还是视它为一种负担?大量的工作让人极为不爽，超负荷的工作给人造成巨大压力，甚而积劳成疾。
2010年同等学力申硕英语真题参考答案
2010 年同等学力英语真题答案Paper One1. C2. B3. A4. B5. C6. D 7 . B 8 .A 9 . C 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. A 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. C 21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. A 37. D 38. A 39. A 40. B 41. C 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. D 47. B 48 .D 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. C 55.A 56. D 57. C 58. B 59. C 60. D 61. B 62. D 63. A 64. B 65. C 66. D 67. D 68. A 69. B 70. C 71. B 72. D 73. B 74. D 75. CPaper TwoPart I TranslationSection A参考译文生态系统就是一个动植物群体，这个群体生活在特定区域，而且彼此之间以及与它们的环境之间相互影响。
生态系统包括物理的和化学的成分，例如，土壤、水以及供给有机体生活的养分。
这些有机体中既有巨型动物也有小的微生物细菌。
生态系统也可以被看做是特定区域中所有有机体的互动；例如，一个物种可能是另外一个物种的食物。
人类也是他们生活和工作的生态系统的一部分。
人类的活动会伤及甚至破坏当地的生态系统，除非诸如用于住房或商业发展的土地政策认真地考虑了去保护和维持当地的生态系统。
Section B参考译文As a new trend of economic and social development, globalization has brought opportunities as well as challenges to China. On one hand, China is becoming the centre of the world manufacture industry and is playing an increasingly important role in the international stage. On the other hand, we are facing the problem on how to develop the economy and sustain the excellent cultural tradition in the course of globalization.Part II Writing参考译文The Value of FailureIn the above story, the writer is really a great man. He devoted great energy to writing the draft of his masterpiece, however, the draft was destroyed because of other’s carelessness. Facing the painful result, the writer kept his high spirits instead of losing his heart. He was so confident to treat the failure and never gave up, which impressed me most.We should learn from this great writer. It is true that life is full of difficulties and setbacks. What should we do when we are faced with something disappointing? From my perspective, on one hand, we should not get frustrated. On the other hand, we should try our best to draw lessons from failure. Only in this way will we achieve success in the future.In a word, let’s remember the old saying “Failure is the mother of success”. When we suffer failure, we should believe that success is not far away. If we hold a positive attitude towards failure, we will overcome difficulties and frustrations and win easily.。
2010-2015年历年考研英语真题+答案
2015年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语一真题及答案Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Though not biologically related, friends are as related as fourth cousins, sharing about 1% of genes. That is _(1)_a study, published from the University of California and Yale University in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has__(2)_.The study is a genome-wide analysis conducted _(3)__1,932 unique subjects which__(4)__pairs of unrelated friends and unrelated strangers. The same people were used in both_(5)_.While 1% may seem_(6)_,it is not so to a geneticist. As James Fowler, professor of medical genetics at UC San Diego, says, Most people do not even _(7)_their fourth cousins but somehow manage to select as friends the people who_(8)_our kin.The study_(9)_found that the genes for smell were something shared in friends but not genes for immunity .Why this similarity exists in smell genes is difficult to explain, for now,_(10)_,as the team suggests, it draws us to similar environments but there ismore_(11)_it. There could be many mechanisms working together that _(12)_us in choosing genetically similar friends_(13)_ functional Kinship of being friends with_(14)_!One of the remarkable findings of the study was the similar genes seem to be evolution_(15)_than other genes Studying this could help_(16)_why human evolution picked pace in the last 30,000 years, with social environment being a major_(17)_factor.The findings do not simply explain people s_(18)_to befriend those ofsimilar_(19)_backgrounds, say the researchers. Though all the subjects were drawn from a population of European extraction, care was taken to_(20)_that all subjects, friends and strangers, were taken from the same population.1. [A] when [B] why [C] how [D] what2. [A] defended [B] concluded [C] withdrawn [D] advised3. [A] for [B] with [C] on [D] by4. [A] compared [B] sought [C] separated [D] connected5. [A] tests [B] s [C]samples [D] examples6. [A] insignificant [B] unexpected [C]unbelievable [D] incredible7. [A] visit [B] miss [C] seek [D] know8. [A] resemble [B] influence [C] favor [D] surpass9. [A] again [B] also [C] instead [D] thus10. [A] Meanwhile [B] Furthermore [C] Likewise [D] Perhaps11. [A] about [B] to [C]from [D]like12. [A] drive [B] observe [C] confuse [D]limit13. [A] according to [B] rather than [C] regardless of [D] along with14. [A] chances [B]responses [C]missions [D]benefits15. [A] later [B]slower [C] faster [D] earlier16. [A]forecast [B]remember [C]understand [D]express17. [A] unpredictable [B]contributory [C] controllable [D] disruptive18. [A] endeavor [B]decision [C]arrangement [D] tendency19. [A] political [B] religious [C] ethnic [D] economic20. [A] see [B] show [C] prove [D] tellSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1King Juan Carlos of Spain once insisted kings don t abdicate, they dare in their sleep. But embarrassing scandals and the popularity of the republican left in the recent Euro-elections have forced him to eat his words and stand down. So, does the Spanish crisis suggest that monarchy is seeing its last days? Does that mean the writing is on the wall for all European royals, with their magnificent uniforms and majestic lifestyle?The Spanish case provides arguments both for and against monarchy. When public opinion is particularly polarised, as it was following the end of the Franco regime, monarchs can rise above mere politics and embody a spirit of national unity.It is this apparent transcendence of politics that explains monarchs continuing popularity polarized. And also, the Middle East excepted, Europe is the mostmonarch-infested region in the world, with 10 kingdoms (not counting Vatican City and Andorra). But unlike their absolutist counterparts in the Gulf and Asia, most royal families have survived because they allow voters to avoid the difficult search for anon-controversial but respected public figure.Even so, kings and queens undoubtedly have a downside. Symbolic of national unity as they claim to be, their very history and sometimes the way they behave today embodies outdated and indefensible privileges and inequalities. At a time when Thomas Piketty and other economists are warning of rising inequality and the increasing power of inherited wealth, it is bizarre that wealthy aristocratic families should still be the symbolic heart of modern democratic states.The most successful monarchies strive to abandon or hide their old aristocratic ways. Princes and princesses have day-jobs and ride bicycles, not horses (or helicopters). Even so, these are wealthy families who party with the international 1%, and media intrusiveness makes it increasingly difficult to maintain the right image.While Europe s monarchies will no doubt be smart enough to survive for some time to come, it is the British royals who have most to fear from the Spanish example.It is only the Queen who has preserved the monarchy s reputation with her rather ordinary (if well-heeled) granny style. The danger will come with Charles, who has both an expensive taste of lifestyle and a pretty hierarchical view of the world. He has failed to understand that monarchies have largely survived because they provide a service asnon-controversial and non-political heads of state. Charles ought to know that as English history shows, it is kings, not republicans, who are the monarchy s worst enemies.21. According to the first two Paragraphs, King Juan Carlos of Spain[A] used turn enjoy high public support[B] was unpopular among European royals[C] cased his relationship with his rivals[D]ended his reign in embarrassment22. Monarchs are kept as heads of state in Europe mostly[A] owing to their undoubted and respectable status[B] to achieve a balance between tradition and reality[C] to give voter more public figures to look up to[D]due to their everlasting political embodiment23. Which of the following is shown to be odd, according to Paragraph 4?[A] Aristocrats excessive reliance on inherited wealth[B] The role of the nobility in modern democracies[C] The simple lifestyle of the aristocratic families[D]The nobility s adherence to their privileges24. The British royals have most to fear because Charles[A] takes a rough line on political issues[B] fails to change his lifestyle as advised[C] takes republicans as his potential allies[D] fails to adapt himself to his future role25. Which of the following is the best title of the text?[A] Carlos, Glory and Disgrace Combined[B] Charles, Anxious to Succeed to the Throne[C] Carlos, a Lesson for All European Monarchs[D]Charles, Slow to React to the Coming ThreatsTEXT 2Just how much does the Constitution protect your digital data? The Supreme Cpurt will now consider whether police can search the contents of a mobile phone without a warrant if the phone is on or around a person during an arrest.California has asked the justices to refrain from a sweeping ruling, particularly one that upsets the old assumptions that authorities may search through the possessions of suspects at the time of their arrest. It is hard, the state argues, for judges to assess the implications of new and rapidly changing technologies.The court would be recklessly modest if it followed California s advice. Enough of the implications are discernable, even obvious, so that the justice can and should provide updated guidelines to police, lawyers and defendants.They should start by discarding California s lame argument that exploring the contents of a smartphone- a vast storehouse of digital information is similar to say, going through a suspect s purse .The court has ruled that police don't violate the Fourth Amendment when they go through the wallet or porcketbook, of an arrestee without a warrant. But exploring one s smartphone is more like entering his or her home. A smartphone may contain an arrestee s reading history ,financial history, medical history and comprehensive records of recent correspondence. The development of cloud computing. meanwhile, has made that exploration so much the easier.But the justices should not swallow California s argument whole. New, disruptive technology sometimes demands novel applications of the Constitution s protections. Orin Kerr, a law professor, compares the explosion and accessibility of digital information in the 21st century with the establishment of automobile use as a digital necessity of life in the 20th: The justices had to specify novel rules for the new personal domain of the passenger car then; they must sort out how the Fourth Amendment applies to digital information now.26. The Supreme court, will work out whether, during an arrest, it is legitimate to[A] search for suspects mobile phones without a warrant.[B] check suspects phone contents without being authorized.[C] prevent suspects from deleting their phone contents.[D] prohibit suspects from using their mobile phones.27. The author s attitude toward California s argument is one of[A] tolerance.[B] indifference.[C] disapproval.[D] cautiousness.28. The author believes that exploring one s phone content is comparable to[A] getting into one s residence.[B] handing one s historical records.[C] scanning one s correspondences.[D] going through one s wallet.29. In Paragraph 5 and 6, the author shows his concern that[A] principles are hard to be clearly expressed.[B] the court is giving police less room for action.[C] phones are used to store sensitive information.[D] citizens privacy is not effective protected.30.Orin Kerr s comparison is quoted to indicate that(A)the Constitution should be implemented flexibly.(B)New technology requires reinterpretation of the Constitution.(C)California s argument violates principles of the Constitution.(D)Principles of the Constitution should never be altered.Text 3The journal Science is adding an extra round of statistical checks to its peer-review process, editor-in-chief Marcia McNutt announced today. The policy follows similar efforts from other journals, after widespread concern that basic mistakes in data analysis are contributing to the irreproducibility of many published research findings.Readers must have confidence in the conclusions published in our journal, writes McNutt in an editorial. Working with the American Statistical Association, the journal has appointed seven experts to a statistics board of reviewing editors (SBoRE). Manu will be flagged up for additional scrutiny by the journal s internal editors, or by its existing Board of Reviewing Editors or by outside peer reviewers. The SBoRE panel will then find external statisticians to review these manus.Asked whether any particular papers had impelled the change, McNutt said: The creation of the statistics board was motivated by concerns broadly with the application of statistics and data analysis in scientific research and is part of Science s overall drive to increase reproducibility in the research we publish.Giovanni Parmigiani, a biostatistician at the Harvard School of Public Health, a member of the SBoRE group, says he expects the board to play primarily an advisory role. He agreed to join because he found the foresight behind the establishment of the SBoRE to be novel, unique and likely to have a lasting impact. This impact will not only bethrough the publications in Science itself, but hopefully through a larger group of publishing places that may want to model their approach after Science.31、It can be learned from Paragraph I that[A] Science intends to simplify its peer-review process.[B]journals are strengthening their statistical checks.[C]few journals are blamed for mistakes in data analysis.[D]lack of data analysis is common in research projects.32、The phrase flagged up (Para.2)is the closest in meaning to[A]found.[B]revised.[C]marked[D]stored33、Giovanni Parmigiani believes that the establishment of the SBoRE may[A]pose a threat to all its peers[B]meet with strong opposition[C]increase Science s circulation.[D]set an example for other journals34、David Vaux holds that what Science is doing nowA. adds to researchers worklosd.B. diminishes the role of reviewers.C. has room for further improvement.D. is to fail in the foreseeable future.35. Which of the following is the best title of the text?A. Science Joins Push to Screen Statistics in PapersB. Professional Statisticians Deserve More RespectC. Data Analysis Finds Its Way onto Editors DesksD. Statisticians Are Coming Back with ScienceText 4Two years ago, Rupert Murdoch s daughter ,Elisabeth ,spoke of the unsettling dearth of integrity across so many of our institutions Integrity had collapsed, she argued, because of a collective acceptance that the only sorting mechanism in society should be profit and the market .But it s us ,human beings ,we the people who create the society we want ,not profit .Driving her point home, she continued: It s increasingly apparent that the absence of purpose, of a moral language within government, media or business could become one of the most dangerous foals for capitalism and freedom. This same absence of moral purpose was wounding companies such as News International ,shield thought ,making it more likely that it would lose its way as it had with widespread illegal telephone hacking .As the hacking trial concludes finding guilty ones-editor of the News of the World, Andy Coulson, for conspiring to hack phones ,and finding his predecessor, Rebekah Brooks, innocent of the same charge the winder issue of dearth of integrity still standstill, Journalists are known to have hacked the phones of up to 5,500 people .This is hacking on an industrial scale ,as was acknowledged by Glenn Mulcaire, the man hired by the News of the World in 2001 to be the point person for phone hacking. Others await trial. This long story still unfolds.In many respects, the dearth of moral purpose frames not only the fact of such widespread phone hacking but the terms on which the trial took place .One of the astonishing revelations was how little Rebekah Brooks knew of what went on in her newsroom, wow little she thought to ask and the fact that she never inquired wow the stories arrived. The core of her successful defence was that she knew nothing.In today s world, title has become normal that well paid executives should not be accountable for what happens in the organizations that they run perhaps we should not be so surprised. For a generation, the collective doctrine has been that the sorting mechanism of society should be profit. The words that have mattered are efficiency, flexibility, shareholder value, business friendly, wealth generation, sales, impact and, in newspapers, circulation. Words degraded to the margin have been justice fairness, tolerance, proportionality and accountability.The purpose of editing the News of the World was not to promote reader understanding to be fair in what was written or to betray any common humanity. It was to ruin lives in the quest for circulation and impact. Ms Brooks may or may not have hadsuspicions about how her journalists got their stories, but she asked no questions, gave no instructions nor received traceable, recorded answers.36. According to the first two paragraphs, Elisabeth was upset by[A] the consequences of the current sorting mechanism[B] companies financial loss due to immoral practices.[C] governmental ineffectiveness on moral issues.[D]the wide misuse of integrity among institutions.37. It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that[A] Glem Mulcaire may deny phone hacking as a crime[B] more journalists may be found guilty of phone hacking.[C] Andy Coulson should be held innocent of the charge.[D] phone hacking will be accepted on certain occasions.38. The author believes the Rebekah Books s deference[A] revealed a cunning personality[B] centered on trivial issues[C] was hardly convincing[D] was part of a conspiracy39. The author holds that the current collective doctrine shows[A] generally distorted values[B] unfair wealth distribution[C] a marginalized lifestyle[D] a rigid moral cote40. Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph?[A] The quality of writing is of primary importance.[B] Common humanity is central news reporting.[C] Moral awareness matters in exciting a newspaper.[D] Journalists need stricter industrial regulations.Part BDirectionsIn the following text, some sentences have been removed. For Questions 41-45, choose the most suitable one from the list A-G to fit into each of numbered blanks. There are two extra choices, which do not fit in any of the blanks .Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)How does your reading proceed? Clearly you try to comprehend, in the sense of identifying meanings for individual words and working out relationships between them drawing on your implicit knowledge of English grammar.(41)________You begin to infer a context for the text, for instance, by making decisions about what kind of speech event is involved. Who is making the utterance, to whom, when and where.The ways of reading indicated here are without doubt kinds of comprehension. But they show comprehension to consist not just of passive assimilation but of active engagement in inference and problem-solving. You infer information you feel the writer has invited you to grasp by presenting you with specific evidence and clues.(42)_________ Conceived in this way, comprehension will not follow exactly the same track for each reader. What is in question is not the retrieval of an absolute, fixed or "true" meaning that can be read off and checked for accuracy, or some timeless relation of text to theworld.(43)_________Such background material inevitably reflects who we are.(44)_______This doesn`t, however, make interpretation merely relative or even pointless. Precisely because readers from different historical periods, places and social experiences produce different but overlapping readings of the same words on the page--including for texts that engage with fundamental human concerns--debates about texts can play an important role in social discussion of beliefs and values.How we read a given text also depends to some extent on our particular interest in reading it,(45)________Such dimensions of reading suggest-as others introduced later in the book will also do-that we bring an implicit(often unacknowledged)agenda to any act of reading. It doesn`t then necessarily follow that one kind of reading is fuller, more advanced or more worthwhile than another. Ideally, different minds of reading inform each other, and act as useful reference points for and counterbalances to one another. Together, theymake up the reading component of your overall literacy, or relationship to your surrounding textual environment.[A] Are we studying that text and trying to respond in a way that fulfills the requirement of a given course? Reading it simply for pleasure? Skimming it for information? Ways of reading on a train or in bed are likely to differ considerably from reading in a seminar room.[B] Factors such as the place and period in which we are reading ,our gender, ethnicity, age and social class will encourage us towards certain interpretations but at the same time obscure or even close off others.[C] If you unfamiliar with words or idioms, you guess at their meaning, using clues presented in the context. On the assumption that they will become relevant later, you make a mental note of discourse entities as well as possible links between them.[D] In effect, you try to reconstruct the likely meanings or effects that any given sentence, image or reference might have had: These might be the ones the author intended.[E] You make further inferences that form the basis of a personal response for which the author will inevitably be far less responsible.Section III TranslationDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Within the span of a hundred years, in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, a tide of emigration one of the great folk wanderings of history swept from Europe to America. 46) This movement, driven by powerful and diverse motivations, built a nation out of a wilderness and, by its nature, shaped the character and destiny of an uncharted continent.47) The United States is the product of two principal forces-the immigration of European peoples with their varied ideas, customs, and national characteristics and the impact of a new country which modified these traits. Of necessity, colonial America was a projection of Europe. Across the Atlantic came successive groups of Englishmen, Frenchmen, Germans, Scots, Irishmen, Dutchmen, Swedes, and many others who attempted to transplant their habits and traditions to the new world.48) But, the force of geographic conditions peculiar to America, the interplay of the varied national groups upon one another, and the sheer difficulty of maintaining old-world ways in a raw, new continent caused significant changes. These changes were gradual andat first scarcely visible. But the result was a new social pattern which, although it resembled European society in many ways, had a character that was distinctly American.49) The first shiploads of immigrants bound for the territory which is now the United States crossed the Atlantic more than a hundred years after the 15th- and 16th-century explorations of North America. In the meantime, thriving Spanish colonies had been established in Mexico, the West Indies, and South America. These travelers to North America came in small, unmercifully overcrowded craft. During their six- to twelve-week voyage, they subsisted on barely enough food allotted to them. Many of the ship were lost in storms, many passengers died of disease, and infants rarely survived the journey. Sometimes storms blew the vessels far off their course, and often calm brought unbearably long delay.To the anxious travelers the sight of the American shore brought almost inexpressible relief. said one recorder of events, The air at twelve leagues distance smelt as sweet as a new-blown garden. The colonists first glimpse of the new land was a sight of dense woods. 50) The virgin forest with its richness and variety of trees was a veritable real treasure-house which extended from Maine all the way down to Georgia. Here was abundant fuel and lumber. Here was the raw material of houses and furniture, ships and potash, dyes and naval stores.Section IV WritingPart A51. Directions:You are going to host a club reading session. Write an email of about 100 words recommending a book to the club members.You should state reasons for your recommendation.You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use Li Ming instead.Do not write the address. (10 points)Part B52. Directions:Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay you should1) describe the drawing briefly2) explain its intended meaning, and3) give your commentsYou should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)一.Close test1、What2、Concluded3、On4、Compared5、Samples6、Insignificant7、Know8、Resemble9、Also10、Perhaps11、To12、Drive13、Ratherthan14、Benefits15、Faster16、understand17、Contributory18、Tendency19、Ethnic20、seeII Reading comprehensionPart AText 121. C ended his regin in embarrassment22. A owing to their undoubted and respectable status23. C the role of the nobility in modern democracy24. D fails to adapt himsself to his future role25. B Carlos, a lesson for all European MonarchiesText 226. B check suspect's phone contents without being authorized.27.C disapproval28.A getting into one's residence29. D citizens' privacy is not effectively protected30.B new technology requires reinterpretation of the constitution Text 331.B journals are strengthening their statistical checks32.C marked33. D set an example for other journals34. C has room for further improvement35.A science joins Push to screen statistics in papersText 436. A the consequences of the current sorting mechanism37. B more journalists may be found guilty of phone hacking38. C was hardly convincing39. A generally distorted values40. C moral awareness matters in editing a newspaperPart B41.C if you are unfamiliar...42.E you make further inferences...43.D Rather ,we ascribe meanings to...44.B factors such as...45.A are we studying that ...Part C46)在多种强大的动机驱动下，这次运动在一片荒野上建起了一个国家，其本身塑造了一个未知大陆的性格和命运。