2014年成人高考专升本英语真题及答案.doc

1、2014年成人高考专升本英语真题及答案I. Phonetics (5 points )Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there, are four underlined letters or lettercombinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one thatis different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by bla

2、ckening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第1题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.stageB.pass_ageC.percentageD.village参考答案：A第2题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.pensionB.extensionC.collisionD.Dimension参考答案：C第3题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.m_oveB.jokeC.h_opeD.zone参考答案：A第4题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.wealthyB.athleteC.beneathD.southern参

3、考答案：D第5题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.phraseB.looseC.expo_seD.accuse参考答案：BII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence andblacken the corres

4、ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.第6题单选 The relationship between parents and their children_ a strong influence on the character of the children.A.haveB.havingC.to haveD.has参考答案：D第7题单选 Only by telling the truth_win the trust and support of your friends.A.you canB.can youC.you didD.did you参考答案：B第8题单

5、选 These apple trees,_I planted three years ago, have not borne any fruit.A.thatB.whatC.whichD.when参考答案：C第9题单选 Dont remind me of that awful day;I_such a fool of myself.A.madeB.makeC.will makeD.am making参考答案：A第10题单选 My daughter is quite well now _ a slight headache.A.besideB.besidesC.but forD.except f

6、or参考答案：D第11题单选 She is treated_better than I was.A.muchB.littleC.manyD.more参考答案：A第12题单选 If it had not rained yesterday, they_work on time.A.will finishB.will have finishedC.would finishD.would have finished参考答案：D第13题单选 They are studying the Solar Systems_planet,Saturn ,and its moons.A.two largestB.la

7、rgest twoC.second largestD.largest second参考答案：C第14题单选 Id like to go with you ; _, my hands are full at the moment.A.howeverB.whateverC.wheneverD.wherever参考答案：A第15题单选 He entered the office hurriedly,_the door open.A.leavingB.leftC.leaveD.to leave参考答案：A第16题单选 He had to quit the job_his ill health.A.as

8、B.as forC.becauseD.because of参考答案：D第17题单选 She needs more friends of her own_A.yearB.ageC.periodD.stage参考答案：B第18题单选 _, the training will help you become better at what you do.A.In the seasonB.In the periodC.In the long runD.In the long range参考答案：C第19题单选 Sea levels are_to rise between 7 and 23 inches

9、by the end of 21st century.A.inspectedB.suspectedC.expectedD.detected参考答案：C第20题单选 Smoking and drinking may_heart disease and cancer.A.result fromB.lead toC.come fromD.get to参考答案：B. Cloze ( 30 points)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, Cand D. Choos

10、e the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The Nobel Prizes are awards that are given each year for special things that people or groups ofpeople have achieved. They are awarded in six 21_ : physics, chemistry, medicine, literatur

11、e,peace and economics.The prizes come from 22 _ that was created by the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. He wantedto use some of his money to help make the world a 23 _ place to live in.Many organizations, chosen by Alfred Nobel himself,24 _ who receives the prizes. Eachaward 25 _ a gold medal,a diplo

12、ma and a lot of money. Prizes can only be given to 26_ of allraces, countries and religions. Only the Peace Prize can 27 _ be given to a group.The first Nobel Prizes were handed out 28 _ December 10,1901-five years after AlfredNobels death. Nobel was a chemist, engineer and inventor 29 _ most famous

13、 invention, dynamite(炸药) , made him a 30 _ man. Although he gave the world such a 31 _ w,pon, Nobel wasalways against wars and 32_. He therefore left a lot of money that was to go to those who did a lotfor the peace of 33_Officials at first handed out only five prizes a year. The prize for economics

14、 was first awarded in 1969. In some 34 _ prizes were not awarded because there were no 35 _ candidates.All prizes are presented in Stockholm, Sweden, with the exception of the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, Norway.第21题单选 第21题应选( )A.partsB.areasC.regionsD.classes参考答案：B第22题单选 第22题应选( )A.a bond

15、B.a fundC.a scholarshipD.an investment参考答案：B第23题单选 第23题应选( )A.cleanerB.richerC.betterD.larger参考答案：C第24题单选 第24题应选( )A.declareB.concludeC.determineD.announce参考答案：C第25题单选 第25题应选( )A.makes upB.focuses onC.refers toD.consists of参考答案：D第26题单选 第26题应选( )A.organizationsB.singlesC.institutionsD.individuals参考答案

16、：D第27题单选 第27题应选( )A.yetB.alsoC.stillD.ever参考答案：B第28题单选 第28题应选( )A.onB.inC.atD.by参考答案：A第29题单选 第29题应选( )A.whoB.thatC.whoseD.whom参考答案：C第30题单选 第30题应选( )A.hmnorousB.richC.seriousD.smart参考答案：B第31题单选 第31题应选( )A.strangeB.mysteriousC.magicD.deadly参考答案：D第32题单选 第32题应选( )A.violenceB.hatredC.confusionD.jealousy参

17、考答案：A第33题单选 第33题应选( )A.racesB.regionsC.mindD.mankind参考答案：D第34题单选 第34题应选( )A.yearsB.yearC.timeD.times参考答案：A第35题单选 第35题应选( )A.valuableB.invaluableC.worthyD.worthwhile参考答案：CIV. Reading Comprehension ( 60 points)Directions:There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by fourque

18、stions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Chooseone best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.At first glance,there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome,but backin the 5th century ,it was Ravenna that served as c

19、apital of the Western Roman Empire. In this city,Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics (镶嵌图案). Seven of Ravennas eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decoratedwith examples of this ancient art. In the past, many people cou

20、ldnt read or write, says tour guideand Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. Mosaics were a way to explain the religion and the political situ-ation to the people. Visitors to Ravenna can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn tomake their own masterpieces.Travel TipsWhen

21、to Go:June-October; weather is pleasant in April and May but historic sites can get crowded with school groups.Where to Stay:Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello and stay at a modernHotel Centrale Byron.How to Get Around:Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use

22、taxis within the city.Where to Eat or Drink:Housed in a former movie theater, two-storey Ristorante Cinema Alex-ander blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia Romagna courses and attentive service(helpful in translating the menu). For fresh seafood, try Osteria LAccigua and Da Buco.What to

23、 Buy : Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists create contemporaryand traditional pieces in local studios where modern artists use the same methods as their Byzantineforefathers.What to Read Before You Go:Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis-. 2010) ,provides

24、a wide-ranging look at the citys art, architecture, and history.第36题单选 In ancient times, mosaics were used toA.display artistic achievementsB.compete with Roman paintingsC.explain religion and politicsD.teach reading and writing参考答案：C第37题单选 Lots of school children visit historic sites such as Ravenn

25、a inA.MayB.JuneC.SeptemberD.October参考答案：A第38题单选 If you want to try fresh seafood,you should go to_ .A.Emilia RomagnaB.Hotel Centrale ByronC.Ristorante Cinema AlexanderD.Osteria LAccigua and Da Buco参考答案：D第39题单选 Why is Ravenna in Late Antiquity recommended in this passage?A.Because it was written by a

26、 famous writer.B.Because tourists get to learn a lot about the city from it.C.Because tourists can get valuable tips for buying art pieces.D.Because it provides useful information about the citys weather.参考答案：BWhen you pat your pet dog, he wags (摆来摆去)his tail. That is his way of saying that he loves

27、you. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every move-ment of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness ; if histail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight ; and if his tail is tucked (

28、塞) behind his legs, itmeans he is giving up the fight.Unlike dogs, cats tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs him-self up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, helashes out(甩动) his tail.The tail language of dogs

29、and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats hadnot become friends with human beings, they were predators. They used to hunt other animals for theirfood. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were closeto each other, dogs could use f

30、acial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance c,ommunication, theyused their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language toooften. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs.第40题单选 What does it mean when a dogs ta

31、il is straight?A.It has a lot to say to you.B.It wants to stop fighting.C.It is going to fight.D.It likes to be patted.参考答案：C第41题单选 A cat tries to appear big when it is _ .A.facing a dangerB.unhappyC.ready to huntD.hungry参考答案：A第42题单选 Which of the following does the author intend to say?A.Dogs and ca

32、ts are not good friends.B.Dogs are much friendlier than cats.C.Dogs and cats are usually good pets.D.Dogs use tail language more than cats.参考答案：D第43题单选 In the last paragraph, the underlined word predato.rs refers to _ .A.animals that follow and obey other animalsB.animals that kill and eat other ani

33、malsC.animals that live in the wildD.animals kept by people参考答案：BLike any teenagers, the face of One Teen Story is changing fast. Just a year old, the monthlymagazine of short fiction for young people is getting a new editor-in-chief: Patrick Ryan ,47, the asso-ciate editor of Granta from 2009 to 20

34、13. He left the London-based literary journal last month.Editing One Teen Story-the younger sibling(姐妹篇)of One Story magazine-will offer Ryan achance to reach a whole new audience. Its really the only magazine for young adult short fiction,he says from his office in New York. Its tremendously exciti

35、ng that there are younger people outthere who have subscriptions and look forward to getting these stories once a month. That form is usu-ally only presented when its forced upon them in schools. Designed for readers 14 and up, One Teen Story publishes nine issues a year. Like its siblingmagazine, i

36、t doesnt carry photographs or advertising. Its just exactly what it says:one story per issue.Ryan says young people are looking for engaging reads about people whom they can identifywith. Its not about having a message or positive spin (说教). It always starts on a character level,and it has to have a

37、n interesting story. If you look at the Twilight characters and the HarryPotter characters,they feel very contemporary. Ryan also sees the magazine as a way to encourage talented authors. I would love to make OneTeen Story the first publication for writers who then go on and keep at this business. I

38、 just really lovethe idea that this magazine would be the starting point for somebody-would be the push to make a talented writer feel that it was woah keeping at this.”第44题单选 Who is Patrick Ryan?A.He is the editor.in.chief of Granta.B.He is the editorinchief of One Story.C.He is the editor.inchief

39、of“Twilight”. 、D.He is the editorin-chief of One Teen Story.参考答案：D第45题单选 What is One Teen Story?A.It is a story magazine for teenagers.B.It is a Londonbased literary iournal.C.It is a column of a newspaper.D.It is a magazine of science fiction.参考答案：A第46题单选 According to Ryan。what attracts young reade

40、rs most? A.Photographs and illustration.B.Chances and practices in business.C.Characters and stories close to their life.D.Political teachings and moral messages.参考答案：C第47题单选 In the last paragraph，the underlined phrase“this business”means _ .A.reading storiesB.writing storiesC.editing magazinesD.mak

41、ing money参考答案：BCouples are restricting the size of their families in the UK because of cash worries brought on bvthe financial crisis and the subsequent decline.Were now up to nearly 3.7 million families whelthere is an only child，a rise from about 3.3 million in 2005.That means nearlv half of all p

42、arentshave only one child. .Financial WOITies arent the only driver.The trend towards later motherhood has been mentionedas a cause，as have soaring costs of raising a child，which have been calculated as222.500 frombirth t021 years of age.This is an increase of nearly 40%in lo years.The increasing av

43、ailability of IVF(试管婴儿)is also a factor and an interesting one.Coupleswho might have remained childless in the past now invest in IVF and get pregnant.And because ofthe cost they stop after one child.It may not be a bad thin9;there are outstanding examples of talented only children.Some arguethat be

44、ing an only child promoted their success.These include actors Natalie Portman and Al Paci.n0，golfer Tiger Woods and even Queen Victoria.A study from the Institute for Social and EconomicResearch at the University of Essex also showed that the fewer brothers and sisters a child has.thehappier they are.It seems fighting for parental attention and affection-which sometimes descendsinto physical fightsis more stressful than any adult had previously thought.And its