月北京地區(qū)成人本科學(xué)士學(xué)位英語統(tǒng)一考試真題與答案校正

1、2017年5月北京成人學(xué)士學(xué)位英語考試真題及答案Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages In this part Each passage is followed by some 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 blacken the correspo

2、nding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howard Hughes. (76) He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time. He had everything: good look success, power, and a lo

3、t of money. But he didnt have love or friendship because he couldnt buy them. All his life he used his money to control everything and everyone around him. In the end, he lost control of everything, even himself.Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston, Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool Com

4、pany. He was a workaholic（工作狂）and made a lot of money. He bought everything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so Howard could get into them. From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless businessman. Hughess mother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was he

5、r only child. She protected him and gave him everything. Unfortunately Allene had mental problems. (77)She was afraid of germs and diseases. She was obsessed with Howard's health，and he became obsessed with it too.Allene died when Howard was 16 years old. Two years later his father die

6、d. Hughes inherited the Hughes Tool Company. Then he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved to Los Angeles, California. It was there that Howard Hughes began to become a legend （傳奇人物）. Hughes began to invest his money in movies. He became an important producer soon after he moved to California. He wor

7、ked hard, but he also played hard. He became obsessed with power and control. When he couldnt get something legally, he gave money politicians and businessmen so they would help him. He owned a lot of businesses, including airplane companies, a movie studio（制片廠）, Las Vegas hotels, gold and silver mi

8、nes, and radio and television stations. Once he bought a television studio so he could watch movies all night He also bought a hotel because he wanted to stay in his favorite room for one weekend.1.Accordign to the passage ,Howard Hughes was not _.A. good-looking B. wealthyC. friendly D. powerful2.

9、Which of the following about Hughes' father is NOT TRUE?A.He started the Hughes Tool Company.B.He liked to spend money.C.He worked hard.D.He drank alcohol a lot.3. Howard Hughes' parents died _.A. when he was 16 years oldB. before he was 19 years oldC. after he got marriedD. after he moved t

10、o California4.The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably means .A. troubled B. reduced C. related D. informed5.From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was _.A. education B. love C. money D. good looksPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Half of the world

11、's coral reefs （珊瑚礁）have died in the last 30 years. Now scientists are racing to ensure that the rest survive. Even if global warning were to right now, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to address the problem, the reefs may be headed f

12、or total extinction（滅絕）.(78) The planets health depends on the survival of coral reefs. They described as “the rainforests of the sea", because they provide shelter for a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlines from the full force of power

13、ful storms.Coral are used in medical research for cures to diseases. They are key to local economies as well, since the reefs attract tourists, the fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dolllars.（79）Corals are particular sensitive to changes in temperature. A rise of j

14、ust 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals to drive out the algae（水藻）. Then the corals turn white in a process called “bleaching”. Corals can recover from short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest in recorded histor

15、y, coral reefs around the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is estimated that even under the best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover.Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global climate change tha

16、t most concerns scientists. Scientists remain hopeful that its not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving ahead on experiments to accomplish that goal.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Rising Global TemperaturesB.Rainforests Are in DangerC.Coral Reefs Face Extinc

17、tionD.Global Climate Change7.The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.break downB.stick toC.go overD.deal with8.Why are coral reefs called "the rainforests of the sea"?A.Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.B.Because they can protect our coasts from storm

18、s.C.Because they might supply natural medicines.D.Because they look like rainforests.9.The corals turn _ in the process of “bleaching”.A.redB.blackC.greenD.white10.According to the passage, _ is the biggest threat to coral reefs.A.pollutionB.overfishingC.industrial activityD.climate changePassa

19、ge 3Questions 11 to I5 are based on the following passage:Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned（禁止）bottl

20、ed water. Until now.The bottled water ban, which Parted on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have cither completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans.Many people believe t

21、hat producing and bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. arc among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access（獲?。﹖o filling stations are a better choice.An organizati

22、on called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $I,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimonya chemi

23、cal that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. (80) They argue that plastic bottles make UP a small portion of

24、 the nations total waste. It's unfair to single out （單獨挑出）their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that arc also sold at school.,11.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A.Many un

25、iversities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.12. According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs _ dollars

26、 per year.A. 8 B. 20 C. 49 D. 140013. The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _.A. choice B. control C. argument D. statement14. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?A.Bottled water is much leaner than tap water.B.Students should have freedom of choice.C.T

27、he bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way.D.Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.B.Plastic bottles may do harm to peopled health.C.The purchase o

28、f soft drinks will increase.D.Bottled is cheap and environment-friendly.Part Vocabulary and Structure (30%)16. They have decided to put the meeting _ till next Monday.A. upB. onC. offD. forward17. If you get into difficulties, dont hesitate to ask _ advice.A. ofB. outC. afterD. for18. While we were

29、on holiday, our neighbor took _ our house.A. notice ofB. care ofC. afterD. on19.Students are expected to _ their classes regularly.A. come B.go C.attend D.follow20.I was trying to get into the _ bus when I heard a voice from behind.A. crowdB. crowdingC. crowdsD. crowded21. Honesty is the most import

30、ant _ a man should have.A. effortB. habitC. qualityD. question22. That student _ his hand every time I asked a question.A. made upB. put upC. roseD. arose23. He spoke English so well that I took it for _ that he was an American.A. goodB. certainC. sureD. granted24. I am very _ to you for your help.A

31、. gratefulB. agreeatC. capableD. enjoyable25. The two girls lookA. sameB. alikeC. likeD. same one26.The children _ happily in the classroom when the teacher came in.A. talkB. are talkingC. were talkingD. had talked27. In the road accident the other day three people _，including the driver.A. killedB.

32、 were killedC. are killedD. have killed28.Jims job is to keep his boss _ of the latest development of that product in Europe.A. informB. to informC. informedD. informing29.The young man _ visited our school this morning is Marias brother.A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. what30. Im awfully tired and cant go

33、any farther, Ted. Lets have a rest, _?A. shall weB. will youC. can youD. may I31 . _ the manager will come or not doesnt matter much.A. WhetherB. ThatC. IfD. What32. The American and the British _ a large number of social customs.A. joinB. takeC. shareD. make33.Martin, when you go to the meeting tom

34、orrow, _ your iPad with you.A. bringB. takeC. fetchD. put34. It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the _ floor.A. groundB. earthC. soilD. land35. The kids were especially _ the coming Christmas because they would get lots of presents from their parents and uncles.A. coming up withB.

35、looking forward toC. making up forD. getting rid of36. The used car I bought cost four _ pounds.A. thousandsB. thousand ofC. thousands ofD. thousand37. Whats the matter with you? You _ so pale.A. are lookingB. lookC. have lookedD. looked38. With the guide _ the way, we set off on foot into the dark

36、night.A. leadingB. to leadC. ledD. being led39. I tore open the box only _ that some papers were missing.A. discoveringB. to discoverC. discoveredD. discover40. Either my parents or my elder brother _ going to water the garden.A. areB. isC. hasD. have41. Can you image why _?A. did the boy say thatB.

37、 the boy said thatC. did the boy sayD. the boy said42. Although it is raining hard ,_A. Tom still wants to go outB. and Tom still wants to go outC. that Tom still wants to go outD. but Tom still wants to go out43. I went to _ Shanghai yesterday. On _ train I met a famous pop star.A. the; /B. /; theC

38、. the; theD. /; /44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music.A. BothB. AllC. EachD. Either44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music.A. BothB. AllC. EachD. Either45. There are not _ students in Class One as in Class Two.A. so manyB. so muchC. moreD. much morePart Identification

39、（10%）Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.46. The puzzle was so difficult that I gave up it in the end.A B C D47.I

40、n March when spring is already here, we usually plant many young treesOn both side of the A B C Dstreet.48. Youd better to go home now because its going to train in no time.A B C D49. After they reached the top of the mountain, they felt extremely hungrily and thirsty.A B C D50. Toms father, as well

41、 as his mother, ask him to stay in New York for a few more days. A B C D51. After living a few weeks with him, I felt sorry for to be so unfriendly to him at first. A B C D52. Robert is a great basketball fan and love Kobe Bryant very much. A B C D53.Hardly I had sat down when I heard someone knock

42、at the door.A B C D54. Nobody believed that his excuse for being late was why his car broke down on his way to work. A B C D55. I wish I finished writing the essay yesterday, but I was too busy.A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)When I was young, I spent my summer vacations on my grandparents' farm. The

43、summer that I graduated from college, I _56_ my grandparents once again. When I arrived, I discovered that there was a family _57_ in progress.Grandpas dog and hunting partner, Rusty, had taken on a very bad _58_ in his old age. He had begun _59_ into the chicken coop(雞籠)and eggs. In the eyes of the

44、 local famers, _60_ dogs started stealing eggs, there was no _61_ to cure them. They knew there was only one thing to be done _62_ such a dogyou had to shoot it and the sooner the _63_.Rusty and Grandpa were old friends. Grandpa certainly didn't _64_ to shoot Rusty, but he knew it needed to be d

45、one. The “egg money” was Grandmas private income, so you can imagine _65_ she felt about the problem. _66_ the inexperienced confidence of youth, I told Grandpa that I thought I could “cure” the egg-stealing dog. I wanted to at least have a _67_ to save Rustys life, and save Grandpa from the sadness

46、 of _68_ Rusty.The next morning, I broke open six fresh eggs and put them in Rustys bowl _69_ at the door to the chicken coop. Rusty came _70_ and noticed the eggs. He quickly _71_ the eggs and happily walked off for his nap (打盹).The following morning I did _72_ thing. I put the eggs a few feet away

47、 from the chicken coop, toward the back door of the farmhouse _73_ Grandma usually fed Rusty. The next day I again moved the bowl closer to the house，and added some dog food to the eggs. Every day I moved the bowl closer to the back door, mixing more dog food and _74_ eggs. By the time the bowl reac

48、hed the door, it was all dog food and no eggs. Rusty bad again become _75_ to looking for his food at the back door of the house, and never again went into the chicken coop.56.A. watched B.noticed C. invited D. visited57.A. peace B. stress C. crisis D. miracle58.A. habit B. pattern C. custom D. crim

49、e59.A. to throw B. to break C. throwing D. breaking60.A. once B. before C. while D. although61.A. desire B. route C. way D. idea62.A. in B. at C. for D. with63.A. wider B. better C. happier D. calmer64.A. care B. start C. want D. feel65.A. how B. when C. what D. which66.A. In B.With C.On D. At67.A.

50、rate B. space C. pity D. chance68.A. losing B. helping C. worrying D. keeping69.A. next B. right C. behind D. beside70.A. before B. after C. along D. from71.A.saw B. found C. left D. ate72.A. specific B. same C. kind D. different73.A. what B. which C. where D. when74.A. fewer B. more C. little D. fe

51、w75.A. accustomed B. related C. interested D. depressedPart Translation (20%)76. He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time.77. She was afraid of germs and diseases.78. The planet's health depends on the survival of coral reefs.79. Corals are particularly sensitive to changes in

52、 temperature.80. They argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nations total waste.81.不要放棄希望。82.我會去火車站接你。83.我不能去聚會，因為要準(zhǔn)備考試。84.我們剛才去散步了。85.你喜歡流行音樂嗎?答案解析：請注意順序，可能因為AB卷的原因，導(dǎo)致部分題號順序有變化閱讀理解題：1.C friendly 原文沒有提到他友好。2.D He drank alcohol a lot. 原文沒有提到他飲酒。3.B before he was 19 years old. 16歲時

53、母親死了，18歲時父親死了。父親死之后他才結(jié)的婚。4.A troubled 他的母親害怕疾病，所以此處應(yīng)該是指她很擔(dān)憂他的健康。5.B love 本題可用排除法，其他三項原文都提到了。6.C Coral Reefs Face Extinction 原文都是在說珊瑚礁瀕臨滅絕的事情，因此選C。7.D deal with deal with指“解決，處理”，符合上下文意思。8.A Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.原文提到珊瑚礁的存在庇護(hù)了很多的海洋生物，如同它們的家。9.D white 原文提到在這個過程中它是變白的。10.D

54、 climate change 根據(jù)原文最后一段可以得出答案。11.A Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.全文都是在講校園禁止或者限制瓶裝水的問題。12.D 1400 原文第四段明確說到了是1400美元。13.C argument 從下文的內(nèi)容看，這是兩方面之間的辯論與對抗。14.D Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.根據(jù)最后一段最后一句的內(nèi)容可以得出答案。15.B Plastic bottles may do harm to people's

55、 health.由文章倒數(shù)第二段最后一句話可以推測得知，瓶裝水對人體可能有害。詞匯語法題 put off 推遲。put the meeting off 推遲會議。 ask for advice 討教，求教。18.B.care of take care of 照顧，照看。 attend class 上課。 crowed bus 擁擠的公交車。 crowed bus 擁擠的公交車。 the most important quality 最重要的品質(zhì)。22.B.put up put up one's hand 舉手。 take for granted 認(rèn)為理所當(dāng)然的。 be grateful to sb 感謝某人。 look same 看起來一樣。26.C.were talking 過去進(jìn)行時表過去正在發(fā)生的動作。27.B.were killed be + 過去分詞，表被動。 keep doing sth.一直做某事。 who引導(dǎo)限