2012年成人高考專升本英語考試真題及參考答案

1、2012年成人高考專升本英語考試真題及參考答案一、Phonetics (5 points)?Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D.Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation.Mark your answer by b

2、lackening the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET .第2題單選 選出下面讀音不同的選項(xiàng)()。A.coachB.floatC.broadD.throat參考答案：C第2題單選 選出下面讀音不同的選項(xiàng)()。A.riddleB.ripenC.privilegeD.primitive參考答案：B第3題單選 選出下面讀音不同的選項(xiàng)()。A.decisionB.comprehensionC.extensionD.pension參考答案：A第4題單選 選出下面讀音不同的選項(xiàng)()。A.brotherB.thrillC.theseD.rather參考答案：B第

3、5題單選 選出下面讀音不同的選項(xiàng)()。A.combB.thumbC.doubtD.tablet參考答案：D二、Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)?Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section.For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding let

4、ter on ANSWER SHEET .第6題單選 Whenever he comes to our garden，he cant help_the flowers.A.admiresB.admiredC.admiringD.to admire參考答案：C第7題單選 一Where is Dick?Do you think heS reached home by now?一He_home for a while.A.woul，d beB.should beC.would have beenD.should have been參考答案：D第8題單選 I hesitated for a long

5、time，and in the end I decided to_the job.A.takeB.applyC.findD.search參考答案：A第9題單選 Steve looked at the envelope and recognized JennyS handwriting_ .A.recentlyB.immediatelyC.exactlyD.frequently參考答案：B第10題單選 This time tomorrow，I_0n the beach，enjoying the sunshine!A.am sittingB.sitC.would sitD.will be sitt

6、ing參考答案：D第11題單選 The ukulele is a_instrument，which resembles a guitar.A.Hawaiian musical smallB.small musical HawaiianC.Hawaiian small musicalD.small Hawaiian musical參考答案：D第12題單選 -Do you like my new shoes?They were only15.-Wow!ThatS cheap，what a_!A.gainB.profitC.bargainD.win參考答案：C第13題單選 _in thought w

7、hile drivin9，he almost ran into the car coming in the opposite direction.A.LosingB.LostC.LoseD.To lose參考答案：B第14題單選 You cant imagine_foolishly he beghaved at the party.A.howB.thatC.whatD.so參考答案：A第15題單選 I dont want to watch the football match.Can you_Channel 9?A.change inB.change overC.change toD.chan

8、ge into參考答案：C第16題單選 Women employees_the sanle salaries as men for doing the same work.A.are payingB.have been paidC.paidD.have paid參考答案：B第17題單選 Never the weather been so bad in October.A.isB.ayeC.hasD.have參考答案：C第18題單選 Many careers require a coUege degree，some jobs，_，only reqmre prevlous experience.A

9、.howeverB.thereforeC.moreoverD.furthemore參考答案：A第19題單選 The clock.has 8topped I_get it go again and set the alarm，or I will be late again tomorrow.A.couIdB.mightC.wouldD.must參考答案：D第20題單選 Dont ask him how old be isbes really_about it.A.sen8itiveB.carelessC.cautiousD.anxious參考答案：A三、Cloze (20 points)Dire

10、ctions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET .Phvsical activity through sports can enhance your childs physical health.Sports can alsohaye

11、a positive effect on his mental health.Sports participation helps children _21_lifeskills such as learning to_22_with loss and disappointment.These mental health benefitscan be_23_ helpful during the chanlenging years of adolescence.As vour child grows and his body changes，confidence and self-esteem

12、_24_from apositive body image._25_sports participation helps your child._26_ a healthy weight andsee his bodv as a_27_ to succeed on the playing field.A good body image improves mentalhealth so that your child is less _28_ to experience feelings of low self-worth.Children who participate29sports mus

13、t learn to work with their teammates to_ 30_a goal.Through sports a child is_31_to build confidence in his abilities.Winning does nothave.to be the only confidence builder.A_32_ pass or assist during a game also lmproVe8confidence.Exercise and sports participotion have been_33_to have antidepressant

14、(抗抑郁的)effects.Children who play sports generally report having a positive_34_ 0n life.Inprovedself-esteem can_35_ a child not only in sports events，but also in academic pertormance.第21題單選 填入(21)處的最佳答案是()。A.stimulateB.developC.motivateD.create參考答案：B第22題單選 填入(22)處的最佳答案是()。A.dealB.makeC.disagreeD.strug

15、gle參考答案：A第23題單選 填入(23)處的最佳答案是()。A.actuallvB.specificallyC.especiallyD.merely參考答案：C第24題單選 填入(24)處的最佳答案是()。A.ariseB.raiseC.liftD.move參考答案：A第25題單選 填入(25)處的最佳答案是()。A.TypicalB.PopularC.CommonD.Regular參考答案：D第26題單選 填入(26)處的最佳答案是()。A.retmnB.reserveC.maintainD.prevent參考答案：C第27題單選 填入(27)處的最佳答案是()。A.formB.tool

16、C.symbolD.technique參考答案：B第28題單選 填入(28)處的最佳答案是()。A.likelyB.hardlyC.graduallyD.really參考答案：A第29題單選 填入(29)處的最佳答案是()。A.onB.inC.withD.over參考答案：B第30題單選 填入(30)處的最佳答案是()。A.settleB.arriveC.obtainD.arhieve參考答案：D第31題單選 填入(31)處的最佳答案是()。A.ableB.capableC.qualifedD.skilled參考答案：A第32題單選 填入(32)處的最佳答案是()。A.frequentB.fr

17、eeC.successfulD.gradual參考答案：C第33題單選 填入(33)處的最佳答案是()。A.impliedB.appliedC.referredD.shown參考答案：D第34題單選 填入(34)處的最佳答案是()。A.meaningB.outlookC.expectativeD.approach參考答案：B第35題單選 填入(35)處的最佳答案是()。A.improveB.demandC.benefitD.promote參考答案：C四、Reading Comprehension (75 points)Directions: There are four reading pas

18、sages in this part.Each passage is followed by five questions.For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D.Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET .For generations，the Nganyi people of western Kenya have served as rainmarkers，helpingloca

19、l communities decide when best to prepare their land and SOW their seeds.By observingsubtle changes in nature that would be unnoticeable to most people-in air currents，theflowering and shedding of leaves of certain trees，the behaviour of ants，bird songs，etc-theyhave been able to interpret weather pa

20、terns and provide valuable advise.But the irregular weather patterns brought by climate change mean the rainmakels can nolonger use those signs to make their predictions.And they dont have accDs8 to the technologiesavailable to meteorologists(氣象學(xué)家).“ Climate changehas come on so fast.People dont kno

21、w how to adapt or what.to plant，”says Obedi Osore.a traditmnal Nganyi weatherman.“0ur traditional crops are disappearingbecause thev cannot handle the new conditions.We need new strategies to handle climatechange.”Now a.British Canadian project is doing just that，linking the rainmakers with governme

22、ntmeteorologists.The two groups get together each season and produce all agreed forcast to bespread using a variety of methods suited to communities where many cannot read on wntethrough ceremonies，public meetings and person to person communication.Both Darties arepleased with the collaboration.“I t

23、hink the-two,sciences are equallyvalid.We are marrying our energies to help people better.”says Mr.Onunga，a Nyanyicommunity elder involed in the project.“results have been surprisingly good-the community agreed that the forcast wasaccurate.”savs Gilbert Ouma，a lecturer at the University of Nairobi.“

24、Through this project we hope to learn what it is that we can share together to live today and to adopt to tomorrow.”says Professor Laban Ogallo，leader of the Nganyi projeet.第36題單選 Which of the following has been used by traditional Nganyi rainmarkers in weather prediction?A.Plant seedsB.Dog barksC.B

25、ird songsD.Ocean currents參考答案：C第37題單選 What difficulty do local rainmakers face in making weather predictions?A.They cannot find an effective way to deliver messages.B.They lack moderwtechnologies to cope with climate change.C.They cannot get financial support from the local government.D.They lack th

26、e facilies to stop traditional crops from disappearing.參考答案：B第38題單選 How do people involved in the British Candian project feel about their cooperation?A.Satisfied.B.Confused.C.Hopeful.D.Regretful.參考答案：A第39題單選 Which statement best expresses the.main idea of the passage?A.A British Canadian project ha

27、s been carried out to solve farming problems.B.The Nganyi people have made weather forecasts by observing changes.in nature.C.New technologies have replaced traditional methods in weather prediction in Kenya.D.Scientists and Kenyian rainmakers work sogether in a joint weather predictionproject.參考答案：

28、DAfter taking a sixweek，fully paid maternity leave(產(chǎn)假)earlier this year，F(xiàn)rancineGemperle was anxious to resume her job but reluctant to be away from her baby daughter，Veronica.Fortunately，she didnt have to choose between them.Maya Design，a Pittsburghbased creative consulting firm，allows parents to b

29、ring newborns：into the office.“If Id had to leave my children after my maternity leave ended.I would never have goneback to work，”says Gemperle a designer and researcher，who also brought her son Mothe office after he was born.Shes not the only parent taking advantage of the ben6fit.Senior ana

30、lyst Jon West bringshis 10.monthold soil.Owen，the office several times a month.In fact,when West consideredusing only part of his paternity leave，his coworkers urged him to take all six weeks.“I had pressure to take that leave，”recalls West，“People told me.Its an important part of your life and you

31、need to expenience it.”“No matter how quiet the baby is，its an obvious distraction(分心的事).”says Tory Johnson the chief executive of Women for hire.a New York Citybased recruiting firm, No one has complained yet.Even if somebody did，it wouldt matter to Mickey McManus，Mayass CEO and president who argue

32、s that the policy builds loyalty and helps parents shiftback into work mode.As part of its balancing act，Maya shares up to 20%of quarterly profits with itsemployees.However，the size of those checks might be up in the air at the moment.The firmonce laid off five workers and it is now 4-day weeks to a

33、void more layoffs.“Be transparrent，”MCmanus advises，“so workers know they can trust you.”第40題單選 Which of the fonowing is true about Maya Design?A.It hires women with familes.B.It has some overseat branches.C.It provides consulting services.D.It encourages the staff to work at home.參考答案：C第41題單選 What

34、is Tory responsibility according to the passage?A.Taking on women employees.B.Dealing with womens complaints.C.Dismissing unqualified women staff.D.Taking care of womeil staffs welfare.參考答案：A第42題單選 What is the advantage of Mayas policy according to Mickey MeManus?A.It cuts down the management cost.B

35、.It increases staff loyalty to the firm.C.It keeps a balance between work and life.D.It promotes equality in employment參考答案：B第43題單選 Which of these would be the best title for the passage?A.A Flexible Working ScheduleB.A Staff Shortage in Mays DesignC.A Pittsberghbassed Working PlaceD.A Company Takin

36、g Care of Young Parents參考答案：DHarry Potter fans will instantly recognize the snowy owl as Harrys famous companion.Hedwig，but these beautiful and powerful owls are easily recognizable not for their magicalassociations，but for their large size and striking white feathers.Snowy owls are，in fact，theonly

37、white owl，and they are a highly sought after species for many birdwatchers to add to theirlife lists.Foods：Small mammals，birds，fish.Habitat and Migration：Snowy owls are found in far northern latitudes including tundra，avast treeless frozen region in the Arctic.Their breeding grounds(繁殖地)are in the A

38、rctictundra，and they migrate south throughout Canada during the winter.In exceptionally severewinters or when food supplies are scarce，these owls can appear much further south than theirnormal range.While principally a North American bird.they can also migrate to the northernareas of Europe and Asia

39、.Behaviour：Snowy owls，like aowls，are powerful animal hunters that are active mostlyat night but Call bunt and feed during the day，especially when food supplies are low.Theseowls will rest on the ground or on rocks，stumps and other low favourable points.Males can befierce when defending the nest and

40、both genders will also perform an“injured bird”act totempt animal invadeTs to go away from the nest.Reproduction：Snowy owls may incubate(孵卵)310 eggs for 3034 days，or theincubation may be done primarily by the female.The baby owls remain in the nest for 1421days and will attempt their first flight wh

41、en they are 4258 days old.Mated pairs will raiseone group of young birds per year unless food supplies are inadequate and then no eggs may beproduced.第44題單選 What have you learned from Paragraph 1 ?A.Harry Potter fans like snowy owls.B.Hedwig is one of the snowy owl watchers.C.The snowy owl is a larg

42、e bird with white feathers.D.It is easy to find snowy owls in snow covered areas.參考答案：C第45題單選 What does Paragraph 3 tell about snowy owls?A.They can be found in Asia and Europe.B.They live in groups in hard winter days.C.Their breeding grounds are in areas south to Canada.D.They appear in the Artic

43、when food supplies are scarce.參考答案：A第46題單選 For snowy owis，one way to detend their nest is.A.to stand on a rock nearbyB.to pretend to have been injuredC.to spread their wingsD.to give a warning參考答案：B第47題單選 What will snowy owls probably do when food is insufficient?A.They may stop producing eggs.B.The

44、y will reduce their flights.C.They will be less active at night.D.They will only hunt during the day.參考答案：AWe lost two superstars in 1977.Neither mans admirers have been able to understand thesuccees of the other one.And this tells us something of the difference between the generationsthat the two s

45、ingers represent.There were similarities between Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley.Both reached fame whileyoung and because very rich.Although neither one had any musical education，both developedtheir own musical styles。which were at first criticized by the Critics and later studied as newforms in the a

46、rt of popular son9.Both man had successful movie careers despite a total lack ofacting ability.Both were creations of the microphone.which made it possible for signers with weakvoices to be heard beyond the third row.With Bing the microphone was usually hidden，butElvis brought it to the stage.The di

47、fference between the men reflects the changing values in American life.Crosbysmusic was soothing(令人舒暢的);Presleys was disturbin9.Crosby was singing to wartimeAmerica.His audiences had all the disturbances they could handle in their private lives.theydid not want to buy more at the record shop and the

48、 movie theater.Crosbys admirers always said how“relaxed”and“natural”he was.When Presley beganhis career，the whole country had become relaxed and easygoin9.Its young people，who hadno rftemory of troubled times.found it borin9.They were hungry for excitement.Theywelcomed Elvis，who was certainly not th

49、e kind of young man their parents would admire.Presley was loud and valgar(粗俗的)-and he was bringing something new and exciting.It is probably too simple to explain each man in terms of changes in the economic and political situation.Something in the culture was also changing.第48題單選 Which of the foll

50、owing could be inferred about Crosby and Presley?A.They died in the same year.B.They became popular in 1977.C.They influenced each other in music.D.They represented the postwar generation.參考答案：A第49題單選 In which aspeet the singers are similar to each other?A.Their songs were widely used in movies.B.Th

51、ey became famous in late years of their lives.C.Their musical styles are not recognized by the critics.D.Neither of them received any formal musical education.參考答案：D第50題單選 What did Crosbys audiences get from his music?A.Excrement.B.DisturbanceC.Ease and comfort.D.Passion and thrill.參考答案：C第51題單選 What

52、 is most likely to be discussed if the passage continues?A.The political situation that the two singers faced.B.The cultural changes that the two singers experienced.C.The economic influence on the music of the two singers.D.The messages that tlle two singewrs expressed in their music.參考答案：BThere ar

53、e millions of lefthanded.people in the world.A number of them got together in1975 to form an association called Lefthanders International.The purpose of the organization isto fight discrimination(particularly in jobs)and to inform the public.They want everybody tounderstand the left.handress are nei

54、ther“strange”nor sick nor drangerous.Many studies have been made recently about hand preferance in humans.They havebrought interesting results.It has been found，for instance，that many more men tha.n womenare lefthanded.that all children use both hand about equally until they are three years oldand that hand preference is not clearly marked until age six.Above that age，most people notonly favour one purtitular hand but also have a favourite eye，a favourite ear and foot.We know that the left side of the body is controlled by the right side of the brain，whic