安徽省2012年普通高等學(xué)校專升本試題及答案

1、2012年安徽省專升本英語試卷及答案 注意事項：1.試卷共8頁，請用黑色簽字筆答題，答案寫在答題紙上，寫在試卷上無效。2.答題前請將答題紙上密封線內(nèi)的項目填寫完整。 PartI Vocabulary and Structure(1 point each;30 point in all)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the four choices

2、marked A,B,C and D,and then write the write the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet. 1.Hello, _ Kate？ Yes, speaking.A. is this B. is that C. are you D. is it2. By the time I got home, my mother _ to bed.A. went B. was getting C. had gone D. has gone3 _ everything _ ，it was not a bad holiday.A.

3、brining-into effects B. learning-by heart C. petting-into practice D. taking-into account4. When waiting at a bus stop for a long time, most people often look _ and asleep.A. bored B. surprised C. excited D. amused5. _ the effective method , I answered all the questions correctly.A. Thanks to B. In

4、case of C. As well as D.Apart from6. If you are like most people , your intelligence _ from season to season.A. turns B. change C. varies D. ranges7. No cream hot me, thanks. I am _ a diet.A. in B. on C. from D. off8. _ really worries George is that his parents expect too much of him.A. What B. This

5、 C. Whichever D. It9.Mary loves Jazz, and she has played _ for years.A. piano B. a piano C. one piano D. the piano10.Ted made up has mind soon and accepted the invitation _ .A. without hesitation B. without doubt C.without understanding D. without exception11.It is good manners _ help to others when

6、 they are in need.A. to obtain B. obtaining C. to offer D. offering12. _ youve grown your favorite flowers, the following job is to take care.A. Although B. Before C. While D.13. Huangshan Mountain is really a magnificent place for an enjoyable and _ vacation.A.dull B. annual C. relaxing D. noisy14.

7、Laura _ her parents travel abroad once a year.A. and B. together with C. as well as D. accompanied by15.Who broke the window ? Not meIt must have been _ else.A. someone B. anyone C. everybody D. nobody16.Some people are willing to rend _ cars instead of new ones to save money. A. abandoned B. parked

8、 C. used D. broken17. Jack, the boss, asked Steven to leave _ , she was filed.A.whats more B.in other words C.on the contrary D.in addition18.On hearing the joke, we all _ laughter.A.broke out B.burst into C.held back D.gave off19.Mike takes a walk everyday. _ is good for his health.A.that B.what C.

9、which D.as20.Only in this way _ the plan successfully.A.we can carry out B.we can agree onC.can we agree on D.can we carry out21 .It was when Tom got to the office _ the telephone rang.A.Which B.that C.how D.what22.One of the first known methods of advertising is the outdoor _ .A.display B.Journey C

10、.exercise D.adventure23.Sometimes, to admit _ something wrong is not that difficult.A. doing B.having done C.to have done D.to do24. _ , Im busy at the moment. Can I call you back latter?A. Luckily B.Theoretically C.Generally D.Actually25.It is so considerate of you to come and see me _ at the airpo

11、rt.A.away B.off C.through D.out26.I cant sleep at night.Ive been under_ recently because of the examination.A.consideration B.control C.discussion D.pressure27.I wish to apply for the position _ in yesterdays newspaper.A.to advertise B.advertised C.to be advertised D.advertising28.The manage suggest

12、ed that the meeting _ till next week.A.is postponed B.has been postponedC.was postponed D.be postponed29.Listening to light music can help patients make a(n) _ after an operation.A.mistake B.impression C.recovery D.living30.-May I ask you some questions? -Sure,_ ,please.A.Go ahead B.Its depends C.Co

13、me on D.I see. Part II Cloze (1 point each;15 points in all)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage.in. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and write the cor res ponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Anne-Marie Garrard was s

14、hocked when it was announced that she had won the Personal Assistant of the Year award.The other _31_ seemed to be very strong, and I have to say I found the selection really _32_ , she says,I dont think I had _33_ of the chance to win._34_ I heard my name, my legs were _35_ weak that I could hardly

15、 stand up. She laughs. So how was the best personal assistant _36_ from a group of extremely good and very different individuals? The _37_ decision was reached after a whole day of tests,interviews and exercises. Garrard believe the skills she uses _38_ her job helped her to perform well. _39_ , alt

16、hough most of her work is for her companys Managing Director, she works for six bosses _40_, so she always tried to be _41_ for anything that might happen.Now her firm has _42_ for its summer break, _43_ Garrard is going to relax. _44_ it opens again, there is a pay rise waiting for her. But Garrard

17、 is never satisfied with what she has achieved. Theres always _45_ for personal development. You must keep trying to improve, she says.31. A. judges B. candidates C. listeners D. directors32. A. hard B. boring C. simple D. safe33. A. some B. none C. any D. neither34. A. Unless B. When C. Until D. Wh

18、ether35. A. rather B. very C. too D. so36. A. kept B. protected C. chosen D. prevented37. A. final B. sudden C. easy D. temporary38. A. from B. by C. off D. in39. A. In short B. For instance C. At last D. As a result40. A. in all B. for all C. above all D. at all41. A. cared B. paid C. prepared D. k

19、nown42. A. opened B. closed C. resumed D. returned43. A. and B. or C. because D. if44. A. Whenever B. Wherever C. As far as D. As soon as45. A. money B. room C. award D. Future Part III Reading Comprehension (2 points each; 50 points in all)Section ADirections: There are four passages in this sectio

20、n. Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and write the cor res ponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Trend-benders（反潮族）are people who try to bring old styles back

21、to life, and they encourage people to make some changes in their lifestyles. Trend-benders ride their bikes to work even though they can afford cars, and they write letters instead of e-mail and read paper books instead of e-books. Some trend-benders want to raise awareness about their passion and e

22、ncourage others to act in the same way. For them, bend the trend is a social movement that invites everyone to make a lifestyle change. For example,they example to work by bicycle instead of going by car,to reduce greenhouse gas emissions(排放).When it comes to reading,trend-benders have their own ide

23、as. Both paper books and e-books have their appeal. However the beauty and attraction of real books. I even like the smell! E-books lose somethingjust like the difference between enjoying video at home and seeing a movie in the theater.46. trend-benders are those _. A.who like driving to work B.who

24、enjoy reading e-books C.who try to bring old styles back to life D.who try to enjoy the comforts of modern life47. Bend the trend is a social movement that encourages people _. A.to change their lifestyles B.to read electronic books C.to travel by car D.to write e-mail48. Why do some trend-benders t

25、ravel to work by bicycle instead of going by car? A.Because they are concerned about environment protection. B.Because they want to save money to buy a greenhouse. C.Because they want to improve their physical health. D.Because they are too young to afford cars.49. According to trend-benders,real bo

26、oks _. A.have no smell B.have their appeal C.are not easy to lose D.are less attractive than e-books50. Which is the best title for the passage? A.People Trying to Bring Old Styles Back to Life. B.Advantages and Disadvantages of E-books. C.The Beauty and Attraction of Real Books. D.A Social Movement

27、 of Traveling by Bike. Passage2 Swapping postcards has become an interesting hobby for people who are curious about the big world in which they live .Swapping postcards can keep pen friends in touch .A postcard is a simple and beautiful way for someone to share his thoughts and memories .There are s

28、ome great websites that can help one develop his interest in postcard swapping .For example,,started in 2005 by a Portuguese citizen,is a free website that connects people who share a passion for swapping postcards.If you want to receive postcards from other members ,you should e-mai

29、l a postcard to the address sent by the website after registration(注冊) .After the individual confirms that he has received the card, your name will be added to the list of people to receive postcards .Swapping postcards with people in other countries is also a great way to learn about the world;each

30、 postcard can be a window to another culture. It is like bringing the world to your mailbox.Fiona, a member of ,says,I love swapping postcards!Although it seems quite time-consuming to pick one ,write it and post it ,it is the amusement of receiving a flash of sunshine or humor that

31、makes it worthwhile.51.The underlined word Swappingin Paragraph 1 means _ .A.exchanging B.designing C.collecting D.writing 52.The first paragraph tells us that _ .A.postcards are simple and beautifulB.Swapping postcards is a hobby for all peopleC.Swapping postcards can keep pen friends in contactD.T

32、hose who swap postcards have lost interest in the real word53.Which of the following is true of ?A.Its members should pay for registrationB.It was created for a particular purposeC.Its members can share different hobbiesD.It was started by a group of citizens54.When will your name be

33、 added to the list of people to receive postcards on ?A.After one confirms the reception of your postcard.B.After you e-mail your first postcard.C.After you register on the websiteD.After one receives your address55.In Fionas eyes,swapping postcards is _ .A.time-saving B.labor-saving

34、 C.worthwhile D.humorous Passage 3 Listening is an extremely complex communicative activity. In order to have a better understanding, to anticipate what is coming is very important.An effective listener should continuously develop more or less specific readiness for what will come next. If a listene

35、r hears what he has expected, it will be much easier for him to receive the information.But if what he hears is totally out of his expectation,he will fail to get the message.The skill to anticipate what is coming in listening comprehension depends largely on the listeners familiarity with the theme

36、（主題）of the message.It also depends on the listeners knowledge of the speaker as well as the situation.Obviously, when we listen to something that we already have some information about, it is generally much easier for us to take in the new information .Therefore,pre-listening preparation seems to pl

37、ay an important role in increasing our comprehension .Before actual listening ,we could perhaps first give some thought to the topic ,discuss it with others ,and then read some related material and do some vocabulary work. If we could make ourselves fully prepared for the coming talks or lectures,we

38、 are more likely to become effective listeners.Of course,readiness beforehand is not at all enough .Active thinking must take place all the way through .In fact ,we should always try to think ahead of the speaker.56.The passage is most possible taken from _ .A.a novel B.a textbook C.a news report D.

39、a fashion magazine57.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.How to think actively in listening comprehension.B.How to develop specific readiness before listening.C.The skills in anticipating in listening comprehension.D.The importance of anticipating in listening comprehension.58.The skill to an

40、ticipate in listening comprehension depends largely on _ .A.the listeners emotionB.the difficulty of the messageC.the listeners communicative skillsD.The listeners familiarity with the topic59.In order to anticipate ,the first thing to do before actual listening may be _ .A.do some vocabulary workB.

41、think about the topicC.read some related materialD.discuss the topic with others60.What is the authors attitude towards anticipating in listening comprehension?A.Neutral. B.Positive. C.Negative. D.Critical. Passage 4When men get stick，they act like babies ，say women . But maybe the fairer sex should

42、 learn something useful from these guys -it could save their lives， say researchers at the University of Michigan.When women have a heart attack ,theyre more likely to put off seeking help the men ,and after an attack,theyre less likely to take steps to improve their health . Whats the reason for th

43、e different responses? The results of a survey suggest that women are too tough; they think heart problem are simply not a big deal . When Steven Erickson and his colleagues asked 348 men and 142 women who had been admitted to the hospital for a heart attack about their symptoms and medication (用藥情況

44、)，they found that even though the women had more symptoms and were taking more medicine they rated their disease as being no more severe than the men did .For more on women and heart disease ,go to .61. The underlined expression the fairer sex in Paragraph 1 refers to _ .A. men

45、B. babies C. women D.researchers62. The fairer sex should learn something useful from the guys to _ . A.save others lives B.take less medicine C.seek help when sick D.act like babies when sick63.When women have a heart attack, _ . A.they take it seriously B.they have less symptoms than men C.they ta

46、ke no medicine D.theyre more likely to delay seeking help64.How is the second paragraph organized? A.By defining. B.By classifying. C.By comparing and contrasting D.By analyzing cause and effect.65.According to the passage,you may _ to find more information about women and heart disease. A.conduct a

47、 survey B.consult your doctor C.turn to researchers in person D.go to a particular website Section BDirections：The following is a short passage about how to find friends on the InternetAfter reading the passage, you are required to complete each of the five statements within three words. The answers

48、 are required to be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. Finding Friends on the Internet Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning more about new cultures. With the Internet, finding friends has become much ea

49、sier. Here are some tips on finding on the Internet: Search the Internet for reputable（聲譽好的）services. Look for reviews of such sites to learn more about others studentexperiences. Dont join a service until you have done research. Check to see if you can use a nickname, instead of your real name, to

50、protect your number and birthday. Stop contact with others if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of the conversation. Try to use the language you are studying when communicating with others. Asking appropriate questions will also help you learn about other cultures. Remember: To understand a who

51、le culture, you have to talk to many people.66. Finding friends online may help students_ their language skills and learn more about new cultures.67. Before you join an Internet service, you have to _.68. To protect your identity online, youd better not use your _.69. Giving _ information to anyone

52、online could be dangerous.70. Talking to many people is necessary for one to understand a whole _. Part IV Translation (5 points each; 30 points in all)Directions: Read the following passage and translate the underlined sentences into Chinese. Remember to write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. (71)Can love really last a lifetime? Absolutely. (72) But only if you believe the fairy tale of living happily for ever. A team of scientists recently found that (73) romantic love involves chemical changes in the brain that la