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大學(xué)英語歷年專升本考試試題試卷(通用7卷)
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大學(xué)英語歷年專升本考試試題試卷1
Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or works from the 4 choices marked A.,B.,C. and D. then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1.Don’t get discouraged. Learning a new language_______a lot of effort.
A. take B. would take C. has taken D. takes
2.Californians, in fact, seem to have_______but politics on their minds.
A. something B. anybody C. anything D. somebody
3._______I could say anything more, Holmes had rushed off towards the station.
A. When B. Before C. As D. Since
4.It was a wonderful vacation----we________every minute of it.
A. are enjoying B. have enjoyed C. enjoyed D. will enjoy
5.”What do you think we should do?” she said,______to her husband.
A. turns B. to turn C. turned D. turning
6.How I wish I ________the chance to attend college when I was your age.
A. had B. had had C. have had D. have
7.I don’t want to go skating, and_________, the ice is too thin.
A. Moreover B. then C. therefore D. though
8._______his knowledge of the mountainous village, Tom was selected as our guide.
A. Regardless of B. In spite of C. On account of D. Instead of
9.______better treatment, the doctor told him a lie, saying his illness was nothing serious.
A. For B. With C. Of D. At
10.In this new course, you_______how to deal with communication problems.
A. learned B. will learn C. have learned D. are learning
11.I have been in love with movies _______ I first went to the cinema.
A. once B. when C. before D. since
12.It seems reasonable_______that peopled behaviour is influenced by what they see on TV.
A. concluded B. concluding C. to conclude D. conclude
13.This book is to remind you of what you already know________inspire you to put it into use.
A. and B. for C. or D. but
14.It stormed all day, during________time the ship sank.
A. its B. that C. which D. this
15.The investors realize that it is highly improbable that events will turn out as_______ .
A. expecting B. expected C. expect D. to expect
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension
Directions: There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A.,B.,C., and D. You should choose the most appropriate answer and write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
Questions 16 to 19 are based on the following passage.
Student Profiles at ABC University.
16.Who wish to be teachers upon graduation?
A. Thanh and Michelle. B. Michelle and Thanh.
C. Tyson and Natalie. D. Natalie and Cindy.
17.Who is most likely the busiest student on Fridays?
A. Tyson. B. Thanh. C. Cindy. D. Michelle.
18.Who majors in electrical engineering?
A. Michelle. B. Thanh. C. Natalie. D. Tyson.
19.Whose future work will involve finance?
A. Cindy’s. B. Thanh’s. C. Michelle’s D. Natalie’s.
Questions 20 to 23 are based on the following passage.
I love that when learning a new foreign language, I seem to discover a new way of thinking and, most importantly, a new way of relating to people.
When learning another language, you also put yourself in another culture and this teaches you other ways of doing life. You learn to accept other peoples?behaviour better and start to value the fact that learning about another culture and embracing (接受) different customs helps you appreciate more your own.
I am currently living in Vibo Valentia in Southwest Italy. Most people here are very friendly and like to chat anywhere and anytime. Every time my work colleagues and I say- goodbye to each other? I seem to be the only one rushing to leave to get to my next appointment. Everyone else stays even after they have said their goodbyes more than twice.
At first, I couldnt understand why my colleagues would continue chatting after they had formally said goodbye. However, after having spent over a week here, I have learn that staying behind to chat is the way local people show they are interested in you and that is quite nice!
I am slowly learning to be more flexible with my schedule, and I now make sure I have plenty of time between appointments so I can join conversations without having to constantly be in a rush.
20.According to the author, the most important thing for learning a new foreign language is_____?
A.you can accept others’ behaviour
B.you can know a new way of thinking
C.you can relate to people in a new manner
D.you can appreciate different customs
21.What did the author find about his colleagues in Vibo Valentia at first?
A.They liked saying goodbye before chatting.
B.They rushed to leave after saying goodbye.
C.They had no other appointments after work.
D.They still stayed behind after they said goodbye.
22.Why do Italian people continue chatting after work according to the passage?
A. They are interested in you. B. They have plenty of time.
C. They are tied to their schedules. D. They are used to rushing around.
23.How has the author changed after spending some time in Italy?
A. He has conversations with his colleagues,
B. He gives longer time between appointments.
C. He is constantly in a rush.
D. He becomes nicer to people.
Questions 24 to 27 are based on the following passage.
Humans have long turned to the dog for its nose, especially in its ability to hunt, track missing people, and search for drugs- But there is a new challenge: Bomb-detecting dogs now have to learn to find the increasingly common Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)(臨時組裝的爆炸裝置)that can be assembled from materials not dangerous by themselves. “So we’re now asking dogs not just to find a needle in a haystack (干草堆)一 now the problem is more like saying to the dog we need you to find any sharp object in the haystack,” says Clive Wynne,a professor at Arizona State University.
Wynne directs the study that develops methods to train dogs to identify a wide variety of ingredientsthat could be used to make bombs. The dogs not only have to detect whether explosive materials are present, they also have to determine if the chemicals they smell could combine to form an explosive mixture. The dogs need to learn that when combined with other elements, even sugar could be used in a bomb. “we want the dogs to grasp the concept of ‘this might explode’”.
Wynne says the big problem is that IEDs are just that---improvised and completely unsteady. A dog’s nose can be over a thousand times more powerful than a human’s nose. Some agencies spent billions of dollars over the last 15 years trying to create a technical replacement for the nose of the dog, and at the end of all that they just had to admit “No, we cannot get close”. Wynne thinks his team can develop bomb sniffing (嗅,聞)dogs that can detect IEDs at a small part of that price. All it takes is patience.
24.According to the passage,the new task of bomb-detecting dogs is to learn______.
A. to detect materials that can be used to make bombs
B. to recognize materials that look like bombs
C. to search for various needles in a haystack
D. to identify drugs in a large pile of materials
25.The word “ingredients”(Line 2,Para. 2) is closest in meaning to_______.
A. methods B. dangers C. chances D. elements
26. According to the passage,a dog’s nose______?
A. Can’t be improved
B. is not replaceable
C. can be as powerful as a human nose
D. is equal to a technical machine
27. Why is it difficult to train dogs to detect IEDs, according to Wynne?
A. Dogs are unwilling to sniff IEDs.
B. IEDs can be replaced by other things.
C. It’s too expensive to get dogs trained
D. IEDs can be made from various materials.
Questions 28 to 31 are based on the following passage.
Food writer Bee Wilson has a message of hope for parents struggling to get their children to eat vegetables: “As parents, we have a far greater power than we think we have to form children’s tastes,” says Wilson.
In her new book, First Bite, Wilson examines how genetics(遺傳), culture, memory and early feeding patterns contribute to our food preferences. She says that a child’s ability to judge good food can be formed even before birth. And this insight can be helpful for parents who want their children to eat well and healthfully.
“One of the main things we know about taste is that liking is a consequence of familiarity,so the things that our mothers eat,even before we’re born,affect the way well respond to those flavors. When we later encounter them, they seem familiar. “There have been remarkable studies done showing that if someone eats a lot of garlic when shes pregnant, the baby will grow up to love garlic.
Wilson, a mother of three, notes that babies are most open to trying new flavors between the ages of four and seven months. But, Wilson adds, even if parents miss introducing a food during the so-called “flavor window”,all hope is not lost.
“It not that the flavor window is shut and we can never learn to love bitter green vegetables. Humans can learn to love new flavors at any age,” Wilson says. “One of the amazing things about our relationship with food is how malleable (可塑的`)it is. But we dont usually as adults give ourselves an opportunity to change.”
28.According to Bee Wilson,a child’s food tastes________.
A.cant be changed by anyone
B.can be influenced by parents
C.will not develop even if he eats a lot of vegetables
D.will stay the same even if he eats well and healthfully
29.The word “preferences”(Line 2,Para. 2) is closest in meaning to_____.
A.ability B. flavor C. liking D. taste
30.Which life period of a baby is referred to as the flavor window?
A. The time between 4 and 7 months of age.
B. The period before a baby is 3 years old.
C. The days when a baby tries new flavors.
D. The months when a baby eats vegetables.
31.What can we conclude from the passage?
A. We can never learn to love bitter green vegetables.
B. We can always change our food tastes if we choose to.
C. When the flavor window is shut, our food taste is formed.
D. Parents often miss the chance to introduce foods to kids.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the following passage.
Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin. After seeing the environmental destruction caused by the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, Nelson wanted to find a way to raise public consciousness of the need for greater environmental protections.
The result was the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. On that day, over 20 million Americans took part in a variety of rallies(集會),meetings,demonstrations and activities, all targeted at highlighting the need for protecting Earth and our environment for future generations. Thousands of colleges and universities also participated. Members of different groups learned they shared common values.
Earth Day was a tremendous success. It has now become a global phenomenon. In 1990,for example, over 200 million people in 141 countries were organized to bring environmental issues, especially recycling, to the forefront of global consciousness. Today, Earth Day campaigns continue to publicize important environmental issues, such as global warming, dean energy, and recycling.
If you’re wondering what you can do to make Earth a better place,participating in Earth Day activities is a great place to start- By attending a rally,meeting, or demon-station, you can learn about the environmental problems facing our planet. To really make a difference, though, you need to turn the knowledge you gain into action. Volunteering for an environmental group or helping to organize an Earth Day event to educate others is one way to make a difference. More importantly, however, you can make changes in your daily life. Here are a few suggestions:
Conserve energy and natural resources! Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Take shorter showers. Turn down the thermostat(恒溫器)in winter and turn it up during the summer.
Plant a tree! Trees produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the air. They will benefit you and future generations.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle! The amount of trash humans produce increases each year.
Do your part by reducing the amount of stuff you buy,reusing the stuff you already have, and recycling as much as possible.
32. Earth Day was set up in order to______.
A.help California recover from the 1969 oil spill
B.help Nelson realize his dream of becoming a senator
C.remember those who suffered greatly in the oil spill
D.improve the publics awareness of environmental protection
33. What happened on April 22, 1970, according to the passage?
A.Different groups met to discuss environmental issues.
B.Thousands of college students went out into the streets to protest.
C.Environmental activists targeted at governments.
D.Millions of Americans participated in environmental protection activities.
34.In 1990, Earth Day campaigns focused on publicizing_____?
A. recycling B. clean energy
C. the effects of global warming D. the benefits of cycling
35.To make Earth a better place, you can start from______.
A. demonstrating against the government
B. learning more about Earth
C. getting involved in Earth Day campaigns
D. volunteering to teach in schools
Part Ⅲ Cloze
Directions: There is a passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then choose the most the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. Then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in the north of England in 1858. Back then British women couldnt vote in elections, 36 men could.
Emmeline went to school in Paris, France. As she grew up she became37 in politics and wanted to create a more equal society for women and men. She wanted women to have the38 rights as men,such as the right to have a good job and the right to vote.
In 1888, the girls at a match factory in London went on strike. They stopped working and asked the owner to improve their terrible working 39 . They worked 14 hours a day and were 40 for dropping matches on the floor. Many of the girls were 41 because they worked with dangerous chemicals, Emmeline supported the strike.、
Emmeline42 the Women’s Social and Political Union,also called the Suffragettes, in 1903. The Suffragettes were a group who fought for women’s rights,43 the right to vote. They published a newspaper called Votes for Womenwhich sold 20,000 copies a week.
In 1918, the British government gave women aged over 30 the right to vote? although men could vote when they were 21. Women were finally 44 to vote at the same age as men shortly after Emmeline died on 14 June, 1928. Emmeline Pankhurst is sometimes45 as one of the most influential people of the 20th century.
Part Ⅳ Word forms
Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
46.In the early 1900s, sandwich became popular with the_______(introduce) of sliced bread.
47.An__________ (excite) idea suddenly occurred to me that I could visit them this coming weekend.
48. Einstein was known as the genius who discovered many useful _____(science) theories.
49.In passive sleep, the body is at rest, the heart slows down and the brain becomes very______(active).
50.Events like these excite a child’s natural ________(curious).
51. Newspapers_______(information) their readers on what is happening in the world.
52.You’re really______ (use) ! You’re done it wrong again.
53. Foe a more ________(detail) explanation of cotton processing, please refer to American Cotton Handbook.
54. She never tries anything because shes terrified of ________(fail).
55. Field work can be very good to college students if arranged_________(reasonable).
PartⅤ Translation—English into Chinese
Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. There are 5 sentences in this part. Write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
56. They protested against the legal process and judges’ behaviour in court.
57. The old man depends on his daughter to keep house.
58. Whether or not we had a baby, we could not survive just on my salary.
59.People who have been to university have a big advantage when it comes to finding jobs.
60. We ensure that every candidate will give some consideration to the issues which affect old people.
Part VI Writing
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter. You can refer to the following information in Chinese. You should write about 100 words on the Answer Sheet.
61.假設(shè)你是黃海大學(xué)應(yīng)屆畢業(yè)生李明,你收到美國朋友Tom的來信,得知他被心儀的大學(xué) 錄取了,寫信表示祝賀,并告訴他你現(xiàn)在的情況,包括以下幾點。
1、你正在忙著寫論文、找工作;
2、你希望在北京找一份工作,并說明原因;
3、但是找到合適的工作不易,并說明原因;
4、征求他對你在北京找工作的建議。
大學(xué)英語歷年專升本考試試題試卷2
Part I Vocabulary and structure (1×40)
Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theONE answer that best completes the sentences, and then write the choice on the Answer Sheet.
l. Jane hadnt been to London before. had her husband.
A. Neither B. Either C. So D. Or
2. No sooner had he arrived in Rome he heard of the good news.
A. when B. than C. then D.until
I’m for the suggestion that a special board to examine the problem.
A. be set up B. will be set up C.must be set up D.has to be set up
The disabled children need many things,but ,they need love.
A. first of all B.not at all C.after all D.all in all
The coal industry in the north of China is now barely half its size.
A. formal B.former C.latter D.later
The football player is hoping to to another team soon.
A. transfer B.transport C.transplant D.transact
7. the garden, the old man went to have a rest.
A. Having been watered B. Watering
C. Having watered D. Being watered
8. Her to the job left her with very little free time.
A. devotion B.faith C.trust D.interest
9. The children have been since their father left.
A.out of style B.under control C.out of control D.in style
10. It is reported great changes have been madewith the application of the new policy.
A.which B. that C. while D.what
11. The manager promised to keep me of how the project was going on.
A. be informed B. informed C. inform D.informing
12. He announced that the company had been transferred to city.
A. another B. others C. the other D.one another
13. A great cheer went up from the crowd as they caught of the hero.
A. vision B. view C. sight D.glance
14. Physics my favorite subject when I studied in the university.
A. were B.was C.is D.are
15. we can succeed or not depends on how well we cooperate with others.
A. Then B. Thus C. What D. Whether
16. I will lend you the book you return it to me in time.
A. on condition that B. in case C. in order that D. so that
17. Mr.Brown is supposed to for Italy last month.
A. be leaving B.have left C.leave D.have been left
18. -Did you enjoy the TV program last night?
-No, not.
A. particularly B.obviously C.surprisingly D.normally
19. We are disappointed yesterday because it wasn’t such a good dinner she had promised us.
A. like B.a(chǎn)s C. which D.what
20. She walked along the path, her daughter close behind.
A. following B. follow C. to follow D. was followed
21. She insisted that the seats in the theater in advance to insure a better view.
A. booked B. be booked C. are booked D. were to book
22. We are sometimes of selfishness in our lives,though we are mostly generous in personality.
A. miserable B. greedy C. guilty D. sorry
23. The teacher doesnt allow his students on the exam.
A. cheated B.cheating C. cheat D. to cheat
24. There is a lot of evidence to much stress is partly responsible for the disease.
A. what B. which C. as D.that
25. “ everyone’s here, ” she said, “l(fā)et’s begin to discuss the solution to the problems we have found. ”
A. As far as B. Now that C. So far D.By far
26. Most computer users are threat from computer viruses.
A. within B. upon C. towards D.under
27. No matter how , its impossible that he has never lost money.
A. a businessman smart is B. a businessman is smart
C. smart is a businessman D. smart a businessman is
28. David told the truth to annoy her,and she was angry for being betrayed by her good friend.
A. on purpose B.in need C. in detail D.at all
29.The classroom is quite clean some waste paper on the floor.
A. Except for B.besides C.except D.without
30.The bad weather the building program by several weeks.
A. went on B.put on C.set back D.built up
31. They naturally hope that their choice of the play will be ______ with the school and parents.
A. pleasing B. welcome C. kind D. popular
32. These two pictures are so ____ that it’s very difficult to tell them apart.
A. exact B. familiar C. likely D. similar
33. These tickets for the performance are ______ until the end of the month.
A. acceptable B. available C. advisable D. applicable
34. Please ______ the water tap when you have finished your washing.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn out D. turn over
35. Don’t associate with bad boys ______ your whole life will be ruined.
A. or B. but C. and D. so that
36. I shall have a companion in the house after all these ______ years.
A. alone B. lonely C. single D. simple
37. You ______ if you had had higher score in the examination.
A. must have got scholarship B. would have got scholarship
C. should get scholarship D. had got scholarship
38. The bank has established ____ in many big cities in the world.
A. parts B. twigs C. benches D. branches
39. While studying he financially depended ______ his wife.
A. on B. of C. to D. from
40. Only in this way ______ out of the plan.
A. you can talk him B. can you talk him
C. him you can talk D. him can you talk
Part II Cloze (1×20)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the one that best fits into the passage and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Who won the World Cup 1994 football game? What happened at the United Nations? How did the critics like the new play? 41 an event takes place, newspapers are on the streets 42 the details. Wherever anything happens in the world, reports are on the spot to 43 the news.
Newspapers have one basic 44 , to get the news as quickly as possible from its source, from those who make it to those who want to 45 it. Radio, telegraph, television, and 46 inventions brought competition for newspapers. So did the development of magazines and other means of communication. 47 , this competition merely spurred the newspapers on. They quickly made use of the newer and faster means of communication to improve the 48 and thus the efficiency of their own operations. Today more newspapers are 49 and read than ever before. Competition also led newspapers to branch out to many other fields. Besides keeping readers 50 of the latest news, todays newspapers 51 and influence readers about politics and other important and serious matters. Newspapers influence readers economic choices 52 advertising. Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very 53 .Newspapers are sold at a price that 54 even a small fraction of the cost of production. The main 55 of income for most newspapers is commercial advertising. The 56 in selling advertising depends on a newspapers value to advertisers. This 57 in terms of circulation. How many people read the newspaper? Circulation depends 58 on the work of the circulation department and on the services or entertainment 59 in a newspapers pages. But for the most part, circulation depends on a newspapers value to readers as a source of information 60 the community, city, country, state, nation, and world—and even outer space.
41.A.Just when B.While C.Soon after D.Before
42.A.to give B.giving C.given D.being given
43.A.gather B.spread C.carry D.bring
44.A.reason B.cause C.problem D.purpose
45.A.make B.publish C.know D.write
46.A.another B.other C.one another D.the other
47.A.However B.And C.Therefore D.So
48.A.value B.ratio C.rate D.speed
49.A.spread B.passed C.printed D.completed
50.A.inform B.be informed C.to be informed D.informed
51.A.entertain B.encourage C.educate D.edit
52.A.on B.through C.with D.of
53.A.forms B.existence C.contents D.purpose
54.A.tries to cover B.manages to cover C.fails to cover D.succeeds in
55.A.source B.origin C.course D.finance
56.A.way B.means C.chance D.success
57.A.measures B.measured C.Is measured D.was measured
58.A.somewhat B.little C.much D.something
59.A.offering B.offered C.which offered D.to be offered
60.A.by B.with C.at D.about
Part III Reading Comprehension (2×20)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements.For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.You should decide on the best choice, and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage1
Many post-80s couples are complaining that going to the movies, shopping or attending parties have become impossible since their kids were born. That s the way most parents are living their lives, no weekends of their own, no time to visit friends, not even a chance of promotion in their jobs.
Asking help from their parents might be a way out,but problems are that some aging parents are not strong enough to take care of the kids, and that the kids may also become too spoiled by their grandparents.
Then, here comes a solution: families with kids can form a small group, and parents of each family can take turns to look after all the kids in this group on weekends. Thus, other parents can have some quiet time and feel free to do something they ve been planning for a long time. At the same time, the kids can make new friends and won t be hanging around their parents all day long. This is baby-pooling.
61. Many post-80s couples cant go to the movies, shop or attend parties because .
A .they have to look after their kids B. they have to look after their parents
C. they are busy with their work D. they have no money
62. In paragraph 2, “a way out” means .
A. out of date B. a solution C. without question D. a complaint
63. According to the last paragraph, the solution to the problem of post-80s couples is that .
A. families with kids form a small group B. they ask their aging parents for help
C. they give up their jobs D. they take their kids wherever they go
64. What is( are) the advantage(s) of baby-pooling? .
A. The parents can have much more free time.
B. The kids can make new friends.
C. The kids wont be hanging around their parents all day long.
D. All of the above.
65. The passage mainly discusses .
A. post-80s couples and their friends B. post-80s couples and baby-pooling
C. post-80s couples and their parents D. kids and their grandparents
Passage2
It is a terrible illustration of man s weakness to nature ,and the tsunami(海嘯) that struck the Japanese coast in March, 2011 has illustrated the difficulty of fighting against natural disasters, even for a prosperous nation.
Totally preventing tsunami-damage is impossible. But there is much that can be done to minimize damage and loss of life. Measures that can be taken include designing solid buildings, and developing early-warming systems, public education programs and evacuation(疏散) strategies.Moreover, the approach of a tsunami is possibly picked up by the sensors of complicated international warming systems. Countries can use radio and television broadcasts as well as loudspeaker networks to warn the public.
But an early warming system depends on how far the tsunami strikes, if it s close by, the warning system is not going to be very effective. When people are faced with an unstoppable force like a tsunami the massive waves
created by events like underwater earthquakes, the best course of action for them is to get inland and to the higher ground as quickly as possible.
66. The first paragraph tells us that .
A. man can easily defeat the nature
B. tsunamis take place only in Japan
C. man s ability to cope with natural disasters is limited
D. the tsunami-damage in Japan is not so terrible
67. To prevent tsunami-damage, the following measures can be taken EXCEPT
A. designing firm buildings
B. developing early-warning systems
C. developing evacuation strategies
D. keeping the public unaware of the seriousness of tsunamis
68. According to the passage , which of the following can cause a tsunami ?
A. Storms. B. Massive waves.
C. Underwater earthquakes. D. Floods
69. When a tsunami happens, the best course of action for people is to .
A. listen to radio and television broadcasts for information
B. get inland and to the higher ground as quickly as possible
C. stay where they are
D. rely on the warning systems
70. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. The total prevention of tsunamis is possible.
B. Rich countries are less affected by tsunamis than poor countries.
C. Approaching tsunamis can possibly be picked up by sensors.
D. An early warning system is effective when a tsunami is close by.
Passage 3
Global warming is causing more than 300,000 deaths and about $125 billion in economic losses each year, according to a report by the Global Humanitarian Forum, an organization led by Annan, the former United Nations secretary general.
The report, to be released Friday, analyzed data and existing studies of health, disaster, population and economic trends. It found that human-influenced climate change was raising the global death rates from illnesses including malnutrition (營養(yǎng)不良) and heat-related health problems.
But even before its release, the report drew criticism from some experts on climate and risk, who questioned its methods and conclusions.
Along with the deaths, the report said that the lives of 325 million people, primarily in poor countries, were being seriously affected by climate change. It projected that the number would double by 2030.
Roger Pielke Jr.a political scientist at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who studies disaster trends, said the Forum’s report was “a methodological embarrassment” because there was no way to distinguish deaths or economic losses related to human-driven global warming amid the much larger losses resulting from the growth in populations and economic development in vulnerable (易受傷害的) regions. Dr. Pielke said that “climate change is an important problem requiring our utmost attention.” But the report, he said, “will harm the cause for action on both climate change and disasters because it is so deeply flawed (有瑕疵的).”
However, Soren Andreasen, a social scientist at Dalberg Global Development Partners who supervised the writing of the report, defended it, saying that it was clear that the numbers were rough estimates. He said the report was aimed at world leaders, who will meet in Copenhagen in December to negotiate a new international climate treaty.
In a press release describing the report, Mr. Annan stressed the need for the negotiations to focus on increasing the flow of money from rich to poor regions to help reduce their vulnerability to climate hazards while still curbing
the emissions of the heat-trapping gases. More than 90% of the human and economic losses from climate change are occurring in poor countries, according to the report.
71.What is the finding of the Global Humanitarian Forum?
A.Global temperatures affect the rate of economic development.
B.Rates of death from illnesses have risen due to global warming.
C.Malnutrition has caused serious health problems in poor countries.
D.Economic trends have to do with population and natural disasters.
72. What do we learn about the Forum’s report from the passage?
A.It was challenged by some climate and risk experts.
B.It aroused a lot of interest in the scientific circles.
C.It was warmly received by environmentalists.
D.It caused a big stir in developing countries.
73. What does Dr. Pielke say about the Forum’s report?
A.Its statistics look embarrassing.
B.It is invalid in terms of methodology.
C.It deserves our closest attention.
D.Its conclusion is purposely exaggerated.
74. What is Soren Andreasen’s view of the report?
A.Its conclusions are based on carefully collected data.
B.It is vulnerable to criticism if the statistics are closely examined.
C.It will give rise to heated discussions at the Copenhagen conference.
D.Its rough estimates are meant to draw the attention of world leaders.
75.What does Kofi Annan say should be the focus of the Copenhagen conference?
A.How rich and poor regions can share responsibility in curbing global warming.
B.How human and economic losses from climate change can be reduced.
C.How emissions of heat-trapping gases can be reduced on a global scale.
D.How rich countries can better help poor regions reduce climate hazards.
Passage 4
Reaching new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg Water, which is harvested from icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switzerland, where bottled water is consumed daily. Even then, he kept a water journal, noting the brands he liked best. “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water,” He says.
But is plain tap water all that bad? Not at all. In fact, New York’s municipal water for more than a century was called the champagne of tap water and until recently considered among the best in the world in terms of both taste and purity. Similarly, a magazine in England found that tap water from the Thames River tasted better than several leading brands of bottled water that were 400 times more expensive.
Nevertheless, soft-drink companies view bottled water as the next battle-ground for market share―this despite the fact that over 25 percent of bottled water comes from tap water: PepsiCo’s Aquafina and Coca-Cola’s Dasani are both purified tap water rather than spring water.
As diners thirst for leading brands, bottlers and restaurateurs salivate (垂涎) over the profits. A restaurant’s typical mark-up on wine is 100 to 150 percent, whereas on bottled water it’s often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper than wine, and many of the fancier brands aren’t available in stores, most diners don’t notice or care.
As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pressure to sell bottled water. According to an article in The Street Journal, some of the more shameless tactics include placing attractive bottles on the table for a visual sell, listing brands on the menu without prices, and pouring bottled water without even asking the diners if they want it.
Regardless of how it’s sold, the popularity of bottled water taps into our desire for better health, our wish to appear cultivated, and even a longing for lost purity.
76. What do we know about Iceberg Water from the passage?
A.It is a kind of iced water.
B. It is just plain tap water.
C .It is a kind of bottled water.
D .It is a kind of mineral water.
77. By saying “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water (Line 4 Para2), Von Wiesenberger wants to convey the message that ________.
A .plain tap water is certainly unfit for drinking
B .bottled water is clearly superior to tap water
C. bottled water often appeals more to dogs taste
D. dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste
78. The-fancier brands (Line 3 Para 5) refers to ________.
A. tap water from the Thames River
B. famous wines not sold in ordinary stores
C.PepsiCo’s Aquafina and Coca-Cola’s Dasani
D. expensive bottled water with impressive names
79. Why are some restaurants turning up the pressure to sell bottled water?
A. Bottled water brings in huge profits.
B. Competition from the wine industry is intense.
C. Most diners find bottled water affordable.
D. Bottled water satisfied diners’ desire to fashionable.
80. According to passage, why is bottled water so popular?
A. It is much cheaper than wine.
B. It is considered healthier.
C.It appeals to more cultivated people.
D. It is more widely promoted in the market.
Part IV Translation(2×10)
Directions: There are 10 sentences in this part.Please translate sentences 81-85 from Chinese into English,and translate sentences 86-90 from English into Chinese,Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.
只要明天天氣好,我們就和同學(xué)一起去游泳。
有這么多人的關(guān)心,在國外的最初幾個月里,她感到非常幸福。
新圖書館比以前的大兩倍。
這張照片讓我想起了在上海度過的快樂時光。
地震中,許多房屋受損嚴(yán)重,成千上萬的人無家可歸。
Professional hair-care products indicates that consumers are paying as much attention to their hair as to their skin.
Women would double their risk of suffering from lung cancer if they were exposed to 40 or more years of household tobacco smoke.
Though technically quite advanced today,the Internet is far from being popular with average household users in some developing countries.
You have sold so well but for a lot of advertisements we put on the television.
The regulation make it safer for you to use your credit card for shopping on the Internet or over the phone.
Part V Error Correction (1×10)
Directions:There are 10 sentences in this part.Each sentence has 4 underlined parts marked A,B,C,and D.You are required to identify the incorrect part,and then write the corresponding letter and the correct answer on the Answer Sheet.
91.Mr Black,a good friend of me,likes drawing horses.
A B C D
92.Don’t stay at home,You had better to go out for a walk.
A B C D
93.In the girls 100-metre race,Lily from Class1 ran very fast.
A B C D
94.There is a people in the room,But nobody knows who it is.
A B C D
95.We will hold a sports meeting next Monday if it won’t rain.
A B C D
96.The boy called Tom was born in the morning of May2nd,1990.
A B C D
97.Mother asked me if the Blacks were going to move here long before.
A B C D
98. Today is September the tenth. Happy Teachers’ Day to you.Thank you for teach usso well.
A B C D
99.Jim is much clever than any other student in Grade3,but he doesn’t work hard.
A B C D
100.Look!Two hundreds students are watching a football match on the playground.
A B C D
Part VI Writing (1×20)
Directions:In this part ,you are required to write a composition with at least 120 words on the topic The Attitude toward Crisis. Please write it on the Answer Sheet.
The Attitude toward Crisis
答案
一、1.A 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.B
11.B 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.B 18.A 19.B 20.A 21.B 22.C 23.D 24.D 25.B 26.D 27.D 28.A 29.B 30.C 31.D 32.D 33.B 34 .B 35. A 36.B 37. B 38 .D 39.A 40. B
二、41-60 AAADC BADCD CBBCA DCCBD
三、61-65 ABADB 66-70 CDCBC 71-75 BABDD 76-80 CBDAB
Passage3答案解析:
71.B 細(xì)節(jié)題。由第一段Global warming is causing more than 300,000 deaths and about $125 billion in economic losses each year, according to a report by the Global Humanitarian Forum, an organization led by Annan, the former United Nations secretary general.可知B正確
72.A 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第三段But even before its release, the report drew criticism from some experts on climate and risk, who questioned its methods and conclusions.
可知A正確。
73.B 細(xì)節(jié)題。由第五段2,3,4行the Forum’s report was “a methodological embarrassment” because there was no way to distinguish deaths or economic losses related to human-driven global warming amid the much larger losses resulting from the growth in populations and economic development in vulnerable (易受傷害的) regions.說明他認(rèn)為他的研究是無效的。故B正確。
74.D 細(xì)節(jié)題。由根據(jù)第五段最后兩行” But the report, he said, “will harm the cause for action on both climate change and disasters because it is so deeply flawed (有瑕疵的).”以及it was clear that the numbers were rough estimates. 可知D正確
75.D 細(xì)節(jié)題。有最后兩段特別是More than 90% of the human and economic losses from climate change are occurring in poor countries, according to the report.可知D正確
本文主要講述了氣候變暖的幾位專家的觀點,并展開了議論。本文的障礙在于詞匯方面,考生要能夠在上下文的語境中猜測生詞的意思,同時要有很強(qiáng)的歸納總結(jié)能力,從從字里行間中推斷出對方所持的觀點。
Passage4答案解析:
這篇文章分析了瓶裝水在北美十分流行的原因。
文章開篇引題,以Iceberg Water為例,說明了瓶裝水在北美的火熱流行程度,為后文分析其流行的原因做好鋪墊。第一段只有一句話,作者把reach謂語提前,使用倒裝結(jié)構(gòu)對Iceberg Water達(dá)到流行頂點這一事實進(jìn)行強(qiáng)調(diào),這樣Iceberg Water置于句末,借以使用非限制性定語從句對這種瓶裝水的來源進(jìn)行描述。
第二段馬上指出了瓶裝水流行的原因,但這是借一位瓶裝水專家之口來指出媒體普遍的觀點:my dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water,含義是瓶裝水明顯優(yōu)于自來水。第二段的作用無疑是豎靶子以備批駁,第三段緊接著對這種觀點進(jìn)行了分析,并用源自泰晤士河的自來水比幾種名牌瓶裝水口感更佳為例進(jìn)行了反駁。
在接下來的四段中,作者具體分析了瓶裝水流行的真正原因。第四段有承上啟下的作用,把百事和可口可樂公司作為例子,既以兩家公司的瓶裝水25%來源于自來水的事實繼續(xù)反駁瓶裝水優(yōu)于自來水的觀點,又以兩家公司對瓶裝水市場的重視引出瓶裝水流行的真正原因。
第五、六段論證了售賣方式是瓶裝水流行原因之一的觀點,最后一段指出除售賣方式之外的其他原因(our desire for better health, our wish to appear cultivated, and even a longing for lost purity)。
76. What do we know about Iceberg Water from the passage?
A) It is a kind of iced water.
B) It is just plain tap water.
C) It is a kind of bottled water.
D) It is a kind of mineral water.(C)
本題問從文章可知Iceberg Water指的是什么。
文章在開頭即提到了Iceberg Water,講到它在北美的人氣達(dá)到了新的高度,其源頭是取自取自加拿大紐芬蘭的冰川。從全篇來看,本文以瓶裝水為論述的核心,說明其在當(dāng)今社會的火爆程度,這與開頭所述Iceberg Water人氣達(dá)到新高的敘述意義一致。而在提到Iceberg Water之后的第二段,文章緊接著介紹了一位瓶裝水專業(yè)人士對瓶裝水流行原因的看法。由此來看,Iceberg Water很可能是一種瓶裝水,文章以它來開頭有引出論題的作用。
A說是一種冰水,B說是一種普通自來水,C說是一種瓶裝水,D說是一種礦物質(zhì)水。
C是正確答案。
77. By saying “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water” (Line 4 Para. 2), von Wiesenberger wants to convey the message that ________.
A) plain tap water is certainly unfit for drinking
B) bottled water is clearly superior to tap water
C) bottled water often appeals more to dogs taste
D) dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste
這句話的意義必須結(jié)合上下文來理解。這句話出現(xiàn)在第二段,這一段的意思是:
Wiesenberger享有飲用水大師的稱號,且是北美不多的幾位飲用水評論家之一。他小時候曾居住在意大利、法國和瑞士較大的城市中,在這些地方,人們每天都要消費瓶裝水。他在那時就訂了一份飲用水雜志,留心記下他最喜愛的瓶裝水牌子!拔业墓范寄芊殖銎垦b水跟自來水的區(qū)別!彼f道。
從這段描述中可以看出,這位飲用水大師自小就對瓶裝水興趣濃厚,甚至為了追蹤最喜愛的牌子特意保有一份水雜志。作者的這些敘述顯然傳達(dá)了一個信息:瓶裝水可謂是此人的至愛。那么在這種隱含意義下,他所說的瓶裝水與自來水的區(qū)別決不真正是二者的實在區(qū)別,而是要突出瓶裝水要優(yōu)于自來水;連狗都能分辨這種區(qū)別,這是一種夸張說法,意在表明二者的差距之大。
A, 自來水當(dāng)然不適合飲用。從全文給出的信息來看,自來水是適合引用的,句意本身錯誤,同時也不符合該句的真實含義。
B, 瓶裝水顯而易見地要優(yōu)于自來水。此說法與前面的分析一致,是正確的。
C,瓶裝水常常更符合狗的口味。Wiesenberger提到狗只是為了起到夸張的效果,并不是瓶裝水真的更符合狗的口味。
D,狗一般能靠味覺發(fā)現(xiàn)細(xì)微的差別。此項犯的錯誤與C一樣。
78. The “fancier brands” (Line 3 Para. 5) refers to ________.
A) tap water from the Thames RierB) famnus gins not sold in ordinary stres
C) PepsC聯(lián)’s Aquafana andCocamCml聡’S Dasani
D) expenive bottled wate2 職thimpressive nams
題目問fancie brands指的是俀么。
Fancir應(yīng)該是fancy的比較級,fancy有“別臔、價格高昂的”的意思,frand指品牌。理覣它凷體的含義還是要看上下斏。耍#P#
這個詞組出現(xiàn)在A restaurant’s typical mark-up on wine is 100 to 150 percent, whereas on bottled water it’s often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper than wine, and many of the fancier brands aren’t available in stores, most diners don’t notice or care一句中,意思是:飯店一般把酒價標(biāo)高100%到150%,而瓶裝水常常會達(dá)到300%到500%。不過水要比酒便宜得多,同時許多fancier brands在商店里買不到,因此用餐者就沒有注意或者并不在乎。
從最后一句結(jié)論可以推測,fancier brands很有可能是更貴的水品牌,因為如果這些奢侈牌子在商店里買不到,人們就無從知道它的合理價格,即便到了飯店以高價挨宰(標(biāo)高500%),他們也并不知情,也就注意不到或不會在乎。只有這樣邏輯才能通順。四個選項分別是:
A, 源自泰晤士河的自來水
B, 不在普通商店中出售的名牌葡萄酒。
C,百事的Aquafina和可口可樂的Dasani。
D,擁有別致名字的昂貴瓶裝水。
四個選項中D符合上文的分析。
79. Why are some restaurants turning up the pressure to sell bottled water?
A) Bottled water brings in huge profits.
B) Competition from the wine industry is intense.
C) Most diners find bottled water affordable.
D) Bottled water satisfied diners’ desire to fashionable
首先了解turn up the pressure的意思,turn up有“提高”的意思,如turn up the radio,提高收音機(jī)的音量。turn up the pressure就是加大壓力、加大力度的`意思。這樣題意就是“一些飯店加大力度售賣瓶裝水的'原因是什么”。
文中有As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pressure to sell bottled water一句,as a result是“所以、因此”的意思,說明前文已經(jīng)說明了加大力度的原因,答案需要到前一段去找。
上一段首先提到飯店對銷售品牌瓶裝水的利潤垂涎三尺(restaurateurs salivate over the profits),而后具體說明了其之所以能實現(xiàn)超額利潤的原因:消費者對瓶裝水合理價格水平一無所知。由此可以推斷,飯店大力售賣瓶裝水的原因就應(yīng)該是高額利潤的誘使。
A,瓶裝水可以帶來巨額利潤。符合上面的分析。
B,來自酒業(yè)的競爭十分激烈。文中提到酒業(yè)(typical mark-up on wine is 100 to 150 percent)只是為了突出瓶裝水的利潤豐厚,沒有提到二者存在競爭問題。
C,大多數(shù)就餐者認(rèn)為瓶裝水的價格可以接受。文中提到就餐者對價格的反應(yīng)時是這樣敘述的:most diners don’t notice or care,意思是他們不知道瓶裝水的真實價格,因此沒有注意或不在乎。但飯店老板不會因為自己商品的價格可以被消費者接受而熱衷于售賣,這個價格中含有暴利才是原因。
D,瓶裝水滿足了就餐者喜歡時尚的需求。文章最后一段解釋了瓶裝水流行的其他原因,其中有它滿足了our wish to appear cultivated,與D的說法稍有接近,但這是從消費者的角度進(jìn)行的分析,不是飯店老板熱衷于售賣瓶裝水的原因。
80. According to passage, why is bottled water so popular?
A) It is much cheaper than wine.
B) It is considered healthier.
C) It appeals to more cultivated people.
D) It is more widely promoted in the market.
題目問根據(jù)文意瓶裝水為什么如此流行。
文章的最后一段對此做出了說明,直譯如下:
不算其銷售方式,飲用瓶裝水能夠滿足我們對健康的更高追求,滿足對更有教養(yǎng)的形象的追求,甚至對水的純凈度的追求。
從這段話可以看出,銷售方式(how it’s sold,即第五六、段的分析)是瓶裝水流行的一個因素,此外就是文末的三種因素:更高健康、更好形象和純凈度。
A認(rèn)為原因是瓶裝水比酒便宜。這是第五段的內(nèi)容:water is much cheaper than wine,不過這里提到水更便宜是為了解釋人們?yōu)楹螞]有注意到瓶裝水價格的虛高。
B認(rèn)為原因是人們認(rèn)為它更為健康,符合另三種因素的第一個:更高健康。
C認(rèn)為原因是它能吸引更有教養(yǎng)的人。文中所說的對更有教養(yǎng)的形象的追求(our wish to appear cultivated),是指一個人企望比以前的自己顯得更有教養(yǎng),而不是瓶裝水對更有教養(yǎng)的人群的吸引力比對一般教養(yǎng)的人吸引力更大。
D認(rèn)為原因是它在市場中得到了更大的推廣。瓶裝水得到了更大的推廣,其意思等同于瓶裝水流行,一個句子不能用它本身來解釋本身。
翻譯
81. As long as it is fine tomorrow, we will go swimming with our classmates.
82. With so many people’s concern, she felt very happy during the first few month abroad.
83. The new library is twice bigger than the old one.
84. This picture reminds me of the happy time (spent) in Shanghai.
85. Many houses were badly destroyed in the earthquake, and thousands of people beacame homeless.
86.專業(yè)護(hù)發(fā)產(chǎn)品指出消費者對他們的皮膚和頭發(fā)同樣重視。
87.如果婦女在吸煙的家庭環(huán)境中生活40年或更長時間,她們患肺癌的風(fēng)險將會加倍。
88.雖然因特爾網(wǎng)在今天技術(shù)上已經(jīng)非常先進(jìn),但是它還沒能在一些發(fā)展中國家的普通家庭中普及。
89.如果我們沒有電視上作大量廣告,你們的新產(chǎn)品就不會有很好的銷路。
90.這項管理制度使你能夠更安全地使用信用卡網(wǎng)上購物或電話購物。
改錯
B---mine
C---go out
A---the girls’
B---a person
D---doesn’t
C---on
D---before long
C---teaching
B---any other student
100.A---hundred
六、范文(僅供參考):
The Attitude toward Crisis
In our life, there is not always plain road and we may confront various crises such as disease, accident, lost the way and so on. Toward these crises, different people have different attitudes.
Some people choose to face it directly and bravely. They believe that the difficulties and cries, taking disease as example, can be defeat by their intelligence and bravery. Also the advanced high-tech can help them come over the crisis. While the others think that it is so big that the crisis can not be solved. So they give up to fight against it and yield without any effort.
As for me, we must face the crisis bravely and fight against it. For example, some students failed in one exam. Some cried and sad, but some one made up his mind to study hard from then on. I stand on the side of the latter. Only can you change the sorrow into power, you can be winner before the crisis.
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Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or works from the 4 choices marked A.,B.,C. and D. then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. —All the streets are wet.
—Yes, didn’t you know? _______for 20 minutes.
A. It’s raining B. It’s been raining C. It was raining D. It had rained
2. Here’s your money—if I were you, I__________ it in the bank right now.
A. put B. have put C. would put D. should have put
3. ________in 1896, Thomson School is proud of its excellent reputation.
A. Establish B. Establishing C. Established D. To establish
4. I believe his design is ________, for it’s completely different from others ’.
A. common B. original C. practicalD. reliable
5. Being curious, working hard, and believing in____________ was true made Jenny a success.
A. what B. that C. which D. whether
6. The painters say that _________the downstairs rooms by Wednesday afternoon.
A. They’ll finish B. they’ve finished C. they’re going to finish D. they’ll have finished
7. I am sick of all the quarreling among politicians who____________ be concentrating on vital issues.
A. could B. must C. might D. should
8. The new law will have a great effect___________ the lives of most people.
A. about B. in C. on D. of
9. More and more people are coming to appreciate the contribution______________ these talents make to our society.
A. which B. where C. when D. whom
10. If you travel frequently, find an agency that will change one foreign currency directly into__________ .
A. others B. another C. the other D. one another
11. The expression on her face suggested that she_____________ glad to go shopping with me.
A.was B. is C. will be D. should be
12. Weather_________ , we will go boating this afternoon.
A. to permit B. permit C. permitted D. permitting
13. All parents worry about_____ their children are getting enough of the right foods.
A. how B. when C. whether D. where
14.The quickest way was to use the car. It was a risk_____________ he decided it had to be taken.
A. and B. but C. for D. or
15.We are said__________ in the Digital Age.
A. living B. lived C. to have lived D. to be living
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension
Directions: There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A.,B.,C., and D. You should choose the most appropriate answer and write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
Questions 16 to 19 are based on following passage.
SEE YOU SOON AT BRANDON UNIVERSITY
PICK YOUR PROGRAM
Choose a program that interests you and make sure you review the courses needed for certain majors. You can learn more atBrandonU. ca/Future-Students/Programs where we provide detailed descriptions and career opportunities for each program-
RECRUITMENT
If you are not sure which program is right for you, please get in touch!
FutureStudents@ BrandonU. ca
Canadian Phone 204 - 727 - 9649 , 204 - 727 - 9639 , 204 - 727 - 8639
International Phone 1 - 204 - 727 - 7479
APPLY ONLINE
Visit BrandonU. ca/Future-Students to apply.
It’s easy! After you’ve completed your application and paid the $67. 50 application fee ( $80.00 for Americanstudents, $110. 00 for French students and $138. 00 for international students from other countries), you’ll need tomail us supporting documents like your high school or post-secondary transcripts, so keep those handy!
ADMISSIONS
What’s the status of your application? It’s easy to find out:
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada R7A6A9
BrandonU. ca/Admissions
Admissions Brandon, ca
VISIT OUR UNIVERSITY
The best way to get a feel for BU is to experience it first-hand.
Walk through our buildings, speak with a faculty member, eat lunch with some students, and explore the city ofBrandon that surrounds the campus.
STUDENT-FOR-A-DAY
Experience life at BU as a Student-For-A-Day! Attend a first-year class in your chosen program, eat a delicious andnutritious lunch in Harvest Hall, and take a campus tour.
You could also stay overnight in residence, and meet with an Academic Adviser. To find out more about this programregister for a day-long experience, please visit BrandonU. ca/Tours, or contact Tours@BrandonU. ca or Openhouse@BrandonU.ca.
16. Which number will you call outside Canada to know what program is right for you?
A. 1 - 204 - 727 - 7479 B. 204 - 727 - 8639 C. 204 -727 -9639 D. 204-727 -9649
17. How much do you have to pay for application fee if you are a student from japan?
A. $67.50 B. $80.00 C. $110.00 D. $138.00
18. What will you contact if you want to know the status of your application?
A. Tours@ BrandonU. ca B. Openhouse@ BrandonU. ca
C. Admissions@ BrandonU. ca D. FutureStudents BrandonU. ca
19. Which web site do you visit for the day-long experience?
A. BrandonU. ca/Tours B. BrandonU. ca/Admissions
C. BrandonU. ca/Future-Students D. BrandonU. ca/Future-Students/Programs
Questions 20 to 23 are based on the following passage.
Viktor Frankl, a famous Jewish psychiatrist(精神病醫(yī)生), wrote his bestselling 1946 book Mans Search for Meaning in nine days about his experiences in Nazi concentration camps. Frankl concluded that the difference between thoseprisoners who had lived and those who had died came down to one thing : Meaning, an insight he came to early in life.
In 1991, the Library of Congress listed Man5s Search for Meaning as one of the 10 most influential books in the United States. It has sold millions of copies worldwide. Now, over twenty years later, the book s ideas—its emphasis on meaning, the value of suffering, and responsibility to something greater than the self—seem to be at odds with our culture,which is more interested in the pursuit of individual happiness than in the search for meaning. But happiness cannot bepursued. It follows. One must have a reason to be happy,”Franklwrote.
According to Gallup, the happiness levels of Americans are at a four-year high. Gallup also reports that nearly 60%of all Americans today feel happy, without a lot of stress or worry. On the other hand, according to the Center for DiseaseControl, about 4 out of 10 Americans have not discovered a satisfying life purpose. 40% either do not think their liveshave a clear sense of purpose or are neutral about whether their lives have purpose. Nearly a quarter of Americans do nothave a strong sense of what makes their lives meaningful.
Research has shown that having purpose and meaning in life increases overall well-being and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, and decreases the chances of depression. On top of that, the single-minded pursuit ofhappiness is leaving people less happy, according to recent research.
20. According to Paragraph 1, we know that Viktor Frankl_____________ .
A. wrote his early life experience as a soldier
B. lost his hope of seeking the meaning of life
C. spent nine days in Nazi concentration camps
D. survived with the spiritual support of life meaning
21. The book’sideas dont agree with American culture because Americans are more interested in searching for____.
A. happiness B. meaning C. suffering D. stress
22. The percentage of Americans who don’t have a satisfying life purposeis______________ .
A. 25% B. 60% C. 40% D. 10%
23. Which of the following is the idea the author intends to convey?
A. Mental health is the most important factor in life.
B. Pursuit of happiness is the most important thing in life.
C. Physical health can be improved if you are happy.
D. Realizing the meaning of life is important to happiness.
Questions 24 to 27 are based on the following passage.
If you’ve ever lost your wallet (錢包), then you know that it’s a very terribleexperience. Most people keep a lotintheir wallets. That’s where they keep their drivers license, their credit cards, and all kinds of other important things. Of course,that’s also where most of us keep our cash.
We all need cash in our lives. However, something called digital currency is slowly replacing cash. A currency is a kind of money. Usually, we use currency when we talk about a country’s money. For example, the UK is the pound, and the USA is the dollar. If something is digital, it only exists on a computer. So “digital currency” means money thatonly existson computers.
Lots of people have digital currency accounts. They use a credit card to change their real money into digital money, and then the money goes into the digital currency account. A lot ofpeople wonder, “Why in the worldshould I change myreal moneyinto digital money? ” This is a fair question, but there’s a good answer. If you want to buy something online, then you usually have to use digital currency. For example, if you’re in China and you want to buy something in Canada, then you’ll have to pay with digital currency.
Many people still don’t trust digital currency. Some people think that if they can’thold their money in their hand, then it doesn’t seem real. These people don’t feel comfortable when they see numbers on a computer screen. The computertells them that their money is safe, but these people don’tfeel safe. Another problem is security. There are hackers all overtheworld. A hacker is a person who steals computer information. If a hacker gets the password of your digital currency account, he or she can steal your money.
You have to decide whether or not you trust this new invention. Just remember one thing: If you want to buy something online, then you probably won’thave achoice. You’ll have to use digital money.
24. The word “fair”( Para. 3) is closest in meaning to__________ .
A. beautiful B. equal C. pleasant D. reasonable
25. Which of the following is probably a hacker according to the passage?
A. A person who uses a computer to steal things.
B. A person who composes computer programs.
C. A person who uses a computer to buy things.
D. A person who owns a lot of digital currency.
26. How do those who don’t trust digital currency think about money?
A. The money on a computer screen is safe.
B. The money in their hand is real.
C. Real money is worth more than digital money.
D. Real money and digital money are the same.
27. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Hacker problems in the world. B. Currencies used in particular countries.
C. A new kind of money. D. Safety of digital currency.
Questions 28 to 31 are based on the following passage.
Zoos are hugely popular attractions for adults and children alike. But are they actually a good thing?
Critics of zoos would argue that animals often suffer physically and mentally by being enclosed (封閉). Even the best artificial environments can^ come close to matching the space and freedom that animals have in their natural environments. Thisenclosure causes many zoo animals to become stressed or mentally ill. Capturing animals in the wild also causes much suffering by splitting up families. Some zoos make animals behave unnaturally. For example, in some parksdolphins (海豚)are forced to perform tricks, who may die decades earlier than their wild relatives. And some even try to kill themselves.
On the other hand, by bringing people and animals together, zoos have the potential to educate the public aboutconservation issues and inspire people to protect animals and their natural environments. Some zoos provide a safe environment for animals which have been mistreated by people, or pets which have been abandoned. Zoos also carry out importantresearch into subjects like animal behavior and how to treat illnesses. One of the most important modern functions of zoos issupporting international breeding(繁殖) programmes, particularly for endangered species(種群). In the wild, some ofthe rarest species have difficulty in finding mates and breeding. A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed insecure environments.
So, are zoos good for animals or not? Perhaps it all depends on how well individual zoos are managed, and the benefits of zooscan surely outweigh their harmful effects. However, it is understandable that many people believe imprisoninganimalsfor any reason is simply wrong.
28. The expression “artificial environments” (Para. 2)is used in contrast to_______________.
A. natural environments B. some zoos
C. breeding programmes D. modern functions
29. Why are dolphins mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. They are ocean animals.
B. They are good at performing.
C. They are made to behave unnaturally in some parks.
D. They are supported by international breeding programmes.
30. According to the passage, international breeding programmes are particularly important to________.
A. animals in zoos B. split-up families
C. dolphins in parks D. endangered species
31. What is the author’s attitude towards zoos?
A. Negative B. Positive C. Critical D. Understandable
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the following passage.
How many times, when finding yourself in a difficult situation, have you heard something like, “You just need to go somewhere, change your environment, and meet new people.” Upon hearing this, we think such advice can be annoying: going through hard times, you rather expect help, sympathy, or at least something more practical, rather than“You know, you should travel”. However, the surprising truth is that this is probably one of the most useful and practical pieces of advice you can get.
Of course, you cannot abandon everything and set off to go on a world trip. All of us have duties, responsibilities, debts, connections. However, the advice to travel does not necessarily imply something like departing to Nepal and living among monks(僧侶)for years. In fact, small but regular journeys are available almost to everyone, and the positiveeffects they can have on your mental condition and your ability to cope with difficulties are significant.
When you are stressed, your thoughts obviously cannot be positive and optimistic(樂觀的`).So, whether you want it or not, you will view your life situation from a rather pessimistic perspective(悲觀的視角). However, when you board a plane and fly overseas, you almost immediately start to feel your problems fade. “Out of sight, out of mind,’’ as the saying goes. Of course, I am not saying the easiest way to feel better is to escape from problems; I rather mean that taking a break and allowing yourself to breathe in some fresh air can give you a new perspective. Having a good rest is a necessary condition of any recovery, and your mind definitely needs rest from time to time.
Speaking of new perspectives, when travelling, you will inevitably meet a lot of new people. Some of them will become friends of yours; some will remain strangers. Psychologists have known that perhaps the most honest and sincere communication often occurs between strangers; this is called "the companion effect”. Useit to your advantage. Whether youneed advice, help, or a person who would quietly listen to you as you share your hardships, there is no better opportunity to get all this from strangers while travelling. Travelling can not solve your problems but will help you recover from yourmental wounds, get rid of the excessive stress, and give you the skills to deal with your hardships as you return home.
32. While in a difficult situation, people think the suggestion “You just need to gosomewhere”______..
A. annoying B. surprising C. practical D. useful
33. What does the advice to travel really mean in this passage?
A. Finding a temple and living with the monks.
B. Giving up your duties and departing to Nepal.
C. Starting a small journey and getting yourself refreshed.
D. Forgetting everything and starting a trip around the world.
34. What does the word “ it ” ( Para. 4) refer to?
A. A trip. B. The communication. C. A new perspective. D. The companion effect.
35. What is the probable title for this passage?
A. Sincere Communication Is a Way Out of Problems
B. Travelling Offers New Perspectives in Life Situation
C. Going Through Hard Times Needs Help and Sympathy
D. Travelling Is the Best Way to Escape from Problems
Part Ⅲ Cloze
Directions: There is a passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then choose the most the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. Then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
One of the first things I did when I moved to my new city was to rent a bike. Why? Seeing a city by bike is36 for settling in and learning your way around.37 , I soon discovered plenty more benefits to cycling, even after findingmy feet in my new home.
A bike means that fewer places, 38in a small city like the one where I live, seem far away. For example, cyclingtowork 39 me half the time that it would to walk—excellent for someone who40an extra few minutes in bed.
Riding a bike also means you’re not restricted by bus41 . For example, I planned to go to a concert on the otherside of town. While my cyclist friend and I simply42a map, our friends without bikes had to deal with the complicated bus system.
Of course, there are obvious health benefits of cycling—a bit of extra movement as part of your daily routine can helpyou keep43and healthy. Cycling on my way to work also makes me feel more energetic in the mornings.
More importantly, cycling also helps to44 your carbon footprint. While cars pollute the environment, bikes arecarbon-neutral. Furthermore, thanks to being petrol-free, bikes are cheaper to run, buy and fix than cars. Even if youdon’t own a car, a bike can pay for itself when 45 to the price of bus tickets.
36. A. fair B. healthy C. ideal D. easy
37. A. Therefore B. However C. Anyway D. Somehow
38. A. often B. basically C. namely D. especially
39. A. spends B. takes C. costs D. wastes
40. A. values B. kills C. takes D. passes
41. A. rounds B. roads C. drivers D. timetables
42. A. looked at B. looked for C. looked after D. looked into
43. A. fit B. busy C. safe D. tough
44. A. save B. record C.reduce D. use
45. A. supplied B. compared C. added D. given
Part Ⅳ Word forms
Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
46. The soldier died for saving the child, so his__________________ (die)is heavier than Mount Tai.
47. Uncle Tom has raised some money and opened a shop that sells___________________ (nature) foods.
48. Sally always takes an_____________(act)part in school activities.
49. You’d better give up smoking if you want to stay_________________ (health).
50. When the teacher praised him for working out the math problem, Jack looked______________________ (pride).
51. What you said sounded reasonable but in fact it was__________________ (true).
52. No one should enter the spot without the________________ (permit) of the police.
53. To my___________ (excite) , I passed the exam easily.
54. My TV is out of order. Can you tell me what is the___________________(late)news about the war?
55. The Great Wall is more than 6,000liin__________________(long).
PartⅤ Translation—English into Chinese
Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. There are 5 sentences in this part. Write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
56. Nowhere else in the world can you find more attractive scenerythan in Switzerland.
57. Although she looks very young, she is twice as old as my twenty-year-old sister.
58. He suggested my attending the lecture on computer science given by the visiting professor.
59. It is because she isvery devoted to her students that she is respected bythem.
60. Had the weather been good, the children could have gone out for a walk.
Part VI Writing
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of invitation. You can refer to the following information in Chinese. You should write about 100 words on the Answer Sheet.
61.假設(shè)你是黃海大學(xué)學(xué)生李明。你剛剛購買了一輛山地車,想邀請在中國留學(xué)的朋友Peter周末一起騎自行車出游,給他寫一封信,內(nèi)容包括: 1)周六出游是否可以;
2) 最好到鄉(xiāng)下去和去那里的原因;
3) 建議對方帶上所需的食物。
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21. It has been reported that more than one kid with the “ Bird Flu”.
A) have been infected B) has been infected
C) have infected D) has been infecting
22. The black coal there is a sharp white snow.
A) contract with B) content with C) contact to D) contrast lo
23. Youll be fined _ you return the books to the school library by this weekend.
A) if B) until C) unless D) provided
24.fortune and social status, she was actually an ordinary-looking woman.
A) Although B) Despite of
C) In spite of D) Considering
25. When I am having a nap at noon, I hate by other people.
A) being disturbed B) being interrupted
C) being involved D) being interfered
26. He thought about the problem over and over, and suddenly a good ideato his mind
A) entered B)occurred C) happened D) hit
27. The spy finally got necessary for his government after a long stay here.
A) all the informations B) all of the informations
C) all the information D) all informations
28. Lin Daiyu is so that she even cries for the falling flowers in spring.
A) impressive B) sensitive C) sensible D) attractive
29. We can find many sports on the playground of this primary school.
A) installments B) equipments C) machines D) facilities
30. When we were in high school, we learnt the________ of English grammar.
A) basics B) elementary C) elements D) foundations
31. John is the sort of friend who will stand________ you through every situation.
A) for B) by C) in D) behind
32. Susan is always a shy girl and feels__________ in the presence of strangers
A) embarrassed B) impatient C) braveless D) tiresome
33. We dont believe the young man is _________ of finishing such a difficult task.
A) competent B) capable C) qualified D) clever
34. I will pay a visit to my old friend __________ she comes back from abroad.
A) the time when B) the moment when C) the minute D) on the minute
35. If the little boy had been given the best medical care, he_____________ .
A) could not die B) have not died
C) would not die D) would not have died
36. In the end, we found the actual cost of this program was much higher than the_______.
A) former plan B) original observation
C) original estimate D) former observation
37. This plant was severely punished by government for______ pollutant into water.
A) relieving B) relaxing C) releasing D) recycling
38. We can’t_____ his plan, for it’s exactly far beyond what we have expected.
A) go long with B) get on with C) give in to D. get out of
39. Our new teacher is not experienced and can’t make himself clearly____ in class.
A) being understood B) understood C) listened D) being followed
40. Whenever the man says something against his wife, she______ lose her temper.
A) tends to B) comes to C) intends to D) goes to
41. Nearly three years of high school had gone by______ he finally realized the importance of studying hard.
A) until B) while C) before D) so that
42. The boy listed several examples ________ his viewpoints.
A) in support of B) for support of C) to support of D) with support of
43. _______ the delay of plane, we would have been in Paris now.
A) None but B) But for C)But that D) Nothing but
44. Almost everyone of us could see her anxiety from the_______ on her face.
A) appearance B) sight C) view D) expression
45. This boy is quite intelligent _________lazy in his study.
A) but rather B) and quite C) but quite D) and rather
46. When I was young, 1 wasnt used ________when I made some mistakes.
A) to criticizing B) to be criticized
C) to being criticized D) to be criticizing
47. Actually we dont know whether this news came from a reliable _________or not.
A) source B) origin C) basis D) foundation
48. Although the man is good at painting, we dont think he is __________an artist.
A) much B) much more C) much of D) rather than
49. Nowadays more and more students seem ________to help their classmates who have difficulties in studies.
A) reluctant B) reliable C) responsible D) careless
50. Without your kindness and help, I ____________ so much.
A) don’t achieve B) didnt achieve
C) will not achieve D) would not have achieved
Part III Reading Comprehension
In this age of equality, sameness between the sexes is emphasized as if differences have to mean problems. Well, differences can mean problems. but only when they are not properly understood.
Imagine Adam alone in the Garden of Eden and you will have an idea about the way many men feel today. If the major issue for women is overload in their life----balancing career, relationships, children, home ---- the crisis for men is loneliness and the loss of women. Twenty-five years ago, most men came home from work to a warm meal, a clean house, the devotion of a gentle wife. Now the majority of women work outside, they are no longer the full-time housewives as before, so men are feeling deserted and easily hurt.
Women get emotional support through a network of friends and family. Most men dont have such relationships; they are intimate only with their wives or lovers. As a result, any lessening of their partner’s attention may be thought of as rejection or abandonment.
Bobs wife Sandy has a full-time job, and he really prefers her bringing home extra income. Yet he also feels uneasy and troubled. "When I get home at the end of the day, wanting to have a talk with Sandy, he said, "She puts me of. First she makes dinner, then the kids need something, or a friend calls her. She talks with her sister, her girlfriends, her workmates, but not with me. I sometimes do feel abandoned and annoyed."
Since most men have difficulty admitting loneliness and hurt, they tend to become angry instead. Bobs constant complaints and criticism made Sandy confused and irritated. Eventually, they came up with a simple solution that met both Bob’s need for time and Sandys sense of responsibility to others. The first half-hour after arrived home from work was “theirs”, they would sit together and just talk to each other about everything they want to say.
51. Many men feel hurt and abandoned because _____________.
A) women think it’s unfair to stay at home doing housework
B) their wives are no longer gentle and caring to the family
C) the equality of men and women is strongly emphasized
D) most women have their own jobs and don’t have enough time and energy caring about men
52. Why do men care a lot about their coupler’s attitude towards them?
A) Because their differences can mean problems,
B) Because they dont have a network of friends and family,
C) Because they only want to have an intimate relation with their wives.
D) Because men lack confidence nowadays.
53. Which of the following statements about Bob and Sandy is true?
A) Bob doesnt wish Sandy to do a full-time job.
B) Sandy is too busy to have time talking with Bob.
C) Sandy puts Bob off since theres no common topic between them anymore.
D) Sandy feels equal to Bob now and no longer loves him as before.
54. What does the passage want to tell us?
A) Differences between men and women would certainly bring problems.
B) All human beings should be considered equal.
C) Only sameness could bring happiness to a marriage life.
D) Mutual understanding between men and women helps to solve problems.
Passage Two
Many people have the experience that getting up in the morning is so difficult and painful. This might be called laziness. But Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation to this, he has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.
During the hours when you labor through your work, you may say that youre feeling “hot”. That’s true. The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak. No one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar monologue as: "Get up, Tom! Youll be late for school again! The possible explanation to the trouble is that Tom is at his temperature and energy peak in the evening.
Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has. You cant change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. Habit can help a lot. Maybe youre sleepy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway, counteract your cycle to some extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. However, if your energy is low in the morning but you have an important job to do early in the day, rise before your usual hour. This wont change your cycle, but youll get up steam and work better at your low point.
Get off to slow start which saves your energy. Get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch. Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. Avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. Whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours.
55. According the passage, what might bring family quarrels to the end?
A) Stopping familiar monologues every day.
B) A sudden change of a family member’s energy cycle.
C) Being aware of energy cycles of other family members.
D) Trying to control the energy cycles of other member
56. If one wants to do better at his low point in the morning, he should_________.
A) change his energy cycle B) go to bed earlier the day before
C) try to overcome his laziness D) get up earlier than usual
57. What does the sentence “get off to slow start which saves your energy” mean?
A) It will help you to control your temper early in the day.
B) It will enable you to concentrate on your routine work.
C) It will help to keep your energy for the whole day’ s work.
D) It will keep your energy cycle under control all day.
58. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A) Dr Klriman explains why people reach their peak at different hours of day.
B ) Habit can help people adjust to their own energy cycle.
C) Each person has his own energy cycle.
D) Getting up with a slow start helps us to save energy for work.
Passage Three
A person with a flat, dull voice which neither rises nor falls sounds like a flat and dull person. But he or she may not be! While we can’t deny the fact that people can give the impression that they are bored, anxious friendly or angry just by the sound of their voice.
A French friend of mine once said to me. " Your accent in French is excellent but you will never sound like a Frenchman until you put all your heart into your voice. It is a pity because you are a lively person and yet you don’t sound lively to a Frenchman!"
We learn the grammar and vocabulary and even the correct pronunciation of the foreign language, but we may forget the important emotional effect of the music of our speech. For British people, the intonation of language is attractive. Thats to say, the rise and fall in the sound of our voice when we speak really matters. Its unfortunate that the intonation of some other countries can often communicate the wrong meaning.
British people sometimes feel offended because they think the other person is unfriendly even if he has spoken a perfect English sentence! And this failure of communication can also happen between British people themselves.
If you want to communicate successfully with another person, you may have to think about the music of your own voice. Especially when you meet someone from a different part of your country or from another country, you should be careful! Don’t judge them only by their intonation.
59. What does the writer want to show through the example in the second paragraph?
A) To learn a foreign language well, we must learn the sound and pronunciation well
B) Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are not the only important elements in learning a foreign language.
C) A person with a flat, dull voice will not give other good impression.
D) In learning a foreign language, we must talk to the native speakers frequently.
60. The word "music" in the third paragraph means___________.
A) intonation B) rising tone
C) sweet voice D) falling tone
61. British people sometimes feel offended while talking with others because .
A) they can’t understand what the other person says
B) the other person says something rude
C) the languages they speak are quite different
D) they misunderstand the other persons words
62. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) To communication with others successfully, we must know music well.
B) We cant simply judge a person by his voice, nor can we neglect the intonation.
C) Many listeners will not pay attention to the sound of ones voice.
D) Its not easy for people from different countries or parts to communicate.
Section B Sentence Understanding and Matching
Directions: Match the Chinese sentences in the left column with the English in the right column and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.
第II卷
第四部分:翻譯(Part IV Translation.本大題共10小題,每小題2分,共20分)
A節(jié)(Section A )英譯漢,5個小題,要求將第三部分閱讀解材料中出現(xiàn)的`五個劃線句子課成漢語。
71.In this age of equality, sameness between the sexes is emphasized as if differences have to mean problems.
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72.As a result, any lessening of their partner^ attention may be thought of as rejection or abandonment.
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73.The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak.
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74.Whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours.
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75.If you want to communicate successfully with another person, you may have to think about the music of your own voice.
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B節(jié)(Section B)漢譯英,5個小題i要求將下列五個句子譯成漢語。
76.每個人都必須為自己的所作所為負(fù)責(zé)任。
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77.他們在工作中很注意理論聯(lián)系實際。
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78.由于種種原因,他將不參加此次會議
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79.在業(yè)余時問里,他專心學(xué)習(xí)一門新技術(shù)。
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80. 不管我怎么解釋.他都不能理解
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Part V Writing (l5points)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How does wechat (Weixin) influence our life?You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:
1) 當(dāng)前微信成為人們生活中不可或缺的部分;
2)微信給我們生活帶來怎樣的影響和改變;
3)你的看法。
大學(xué)英語歷年專升本考試試題試卷5
Part I. Vocabulary and Structure(60 points)
Directions: In this part, there are 60 incomplete sentences. For each sentence four choices marked there are A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
1.I was just about the office when my boss called to see me in the meeting room.
A.leaving B. leave C. to leaving D. to leave
2.There wasnt anyone in the room at that time ?
A.isnt there B. wasnt there C. was there D. is there
3.Walk another block and cross the traffic lights, and you will see the hotel your left.
A.by B. on C. in D. for
4.The twins so much alike that I can hardly tell them apart.
A.look B. looks C. is looking D. are looking
5. a wonderful trip he had in China!
A.Where B. How C. That D. What
6.As the old saying goes, it s no use your chickens before they are hatched.
A.count B. to count C. counting D. counts
7.Not until he finished his homework him to watch TV in the evening.
A.did his parents allow B. his parents had allowed
C. his parents allowed D. had his parents allowed
8.We still have two hours as the plane will not until 10 oclock.
A.take after B. take off C. take away D. take out
9.Look the different meanings of this word in a dictionary.
A.out B. for C. up D. on
10.Simon to help in the local nursery home every Saturday afternoon.
A.has gone B. go C. goes D. had gone
11.It is bad for anybody to smoke in public places.
A.manners B. action C. looking D. movements
12.Peter thought it was worth a hundred miles to watch the basketball game.
A.drove B. driving C. drive D. driven
13.Robert breakfast with his three children when the policeman came.
A.was having B. had been having C. had D. is having
14.People generally it for granted that young people have good health.
A.make B. do C. take D. hold
15.Most college students will go home for a vacation after they their final exams.
A.will finish B. Finish C. finished D. had finished
16.The audience, most of were art students, enjoyed the performance.
A.them B. whom C. that D. who
17.Tom his former English teacher when he was shopping the day before yesterday.
A.ran away B. ran up C. ran over D. ran into
18.It is about time that you what a bad impression your impatience makes on people.
A.shall realize B. realize C. will realize D. realized
19.The professor recommended that the students more extensive reading after class.
A.would do B. did C. do D. had done
20.My smart phone is nowhere to be found at home. I on the table in the office.
A.must left it B. must have left it
C. should have left it D. ought to have left it
21.I to give a speech at the opening ceremony last Friday.
A.invite B. invited C. have invited D. was invited
22.When you have any difficulties, you could your friends for help.
A.turn to B. turn out C. turn over D turn on
23.Helen a good job since she graduated from the university.
A.doesnt find B. hasnt found C. didnt find D. hadnt found
24.Billy finds it rather difficult to get accustomed to before a large audience.
A.speaking B. be speaking C. speak D. spoke
25.We must begin testing the instrument, no matter difficult it is.
A.how B. what C. when D. where
26.All you can do to comfort her is to listen to her patiently.
A.what B. that C. which D. while
27.The more careful you are, .
A.the less mistakes will you make B. the less mistakes youll make
C. the fewer mistakes will you make D. the fewer mistakes youll make
28.John wishes that he in business instead of politics when he was at college.
A.majored B. had majored C. have majored D major
29.These apple trees, I planted three years ago, have not borne any fruit yet.
A. that B. which C. what D. when
30.They climbed to the top of the hill they could get a birds eye view of the whole city.
A.for fear that B. in case that C. in order that D. as a result
31.If it had not rained yesterday, the construction workers their work as scheduled.
A.will finish B. would have finished
C. will have finished D. would finish
32.David has been studying here for three years and by next August he .
A.will graduate B. will be graduated
C. will be graduating D. will have graduated
33.Busy she is, Catherine still does a lot of reading and writing after work.
A.as B. however C. although D. since
34.So little about the British history that the lecture was completely beyond me.
A.do I know B. I knew C. did I know D. I know
35.Although Peter was in a hurry, he stopped an old lady with a heavy box.
A.helping B. being helped C. to help D. helped
36.British people often avoid to strangers until they have been introduced.
A.talking B. to talk C. talk D. talks
37.You may borrow my dictionary you keep it clean and give it back to me next week.
A.as far as B. as long as C. in case D. even if
38.My new job is good salary, but it does not seem to have opportunities for promotion.
A.in charge of B. in case of C. in terms of D. in favor of
39.While he felt like in the discussion, Jack was too shy to open his mouth.
A.to join B. join C. joining D. to joining
40.The reason why Beethoven went away to the country is he was gradually going deaf.
A.since B. as C. for D. that
41.After all the students had taken their seats. the teacher started to the examination papers.
A. hand in B. hand out C. hand on D. hand over
42.People tend to associate certain brand names high quality.
A.to B. on C. for D. with
43.1 sincerely him to make great progress in his project in a short time
A.demand B. expect C. think D. instruct
44.Beijing is that we can hardly visit all the places of interest in two or three days.
A.such large a city B. such a large city
C. so a large city D. a such large city
45.No sooner had Monica fallen asleep the telephone rang.
A.than B. when C. until D. then
46.The weatherman says that it is going to tomorrow.
A.clear away B. clear up C. clear off D. clear out
47.Nancy required that her son to bed at 9 pm if he had to go to school the second day.
A.go B. going C. goes D. went
48.In teaching English, teachers should not students of their mistakes all the time.
A.remain B. remember C. remind D. remark
49.We have to face the fact a new computer virus has appeared and it can spread across computers rapidly.
A. when B. that C. which D. what
50.Frank doesn’t know how to start a conversation, for it is the first time that he a girl out.
A. asked B. ask C. had asked D. has asked 51.If I you, I wouldnt miss the chance to see the movie tomorrow evening.
A. be B. will be C. am D. were
52.This is the only English-french dictionary could be found in the teachers reading room.
A.what B. that C. where D. which.
53. is known to the world, light travels much faster than sound
A. As B. It C. That D. What
54.The manager would like to have these materials by 9 o’clock.
A.printing B. to print C. print D. printed
55.Lets go there a little earlier we can take seats in the front.
A.by that B. for that C. so that D. now that
56.1 called both my parents yesterday. To my surprise, of them answered it.
A.either B.none C. nobody D. neither
57.You will be able to pass the examination if you do not lose .
A.weight B. heart C. temper D. sight
58.The captain is supposed to be the last man a sinking ship.
A.left B. leaves C. to be leaving D. to leave
59.It was not until near the end of the letter she mentioned her own plan.
A.that B where C why D. when
60.A survey shows that the younger generation is more to use the Internet for leisure activities.
A actual B likely C probable D possible
Part II. Reading Comprehension(50 points)
Directions: In this part there are four passages. 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Most American people hate repeating the same work endlessly, especially those who live in West America. They try their best to make their life colorful and their work interesting. If they have
to do the same regular work, they’ll try to do it in different ways. Repetition and monotony ( 單 調(diào) )
are what they cant stand.
In the West of America, there is a beautiful old mountain village which is well known for its straw hats. The villagers there can make different styles of hats—hats for old gentlemen, for sweet and playful children, and for beautiful young ladies. People often go there to buy hats.
One day there came a young tourist who entered a hat shop and found a very nice hat that cost five dollars. He said to the shop-keeper,” If you agree to sell at a cheaper price, Id like to buy two hundred hats of this style.” “No, you should pay me at least ten dollars each if you wish to get so many hats of the same style.”
“Hows that?” The tourist could not understand.
“Well,” said the shop-keeper, “if you buy only one hat of this style, I can make it easily. If you order two hundred hats of different styles, I can also manage the business without much difficulty. However, it will almost bore me to death if you want me to make two hundred hats of the same style. So at least you pay me double price.”
61.We can learn from the story that .
A.only the straw hats of the same style were sold
B.most American people dont want to do the same work again and again
C.the straw hats were sold only in the mountain village
D.the price will be cheaper if you buy a lot of hats of the same style
62.How much did the nice hat cost?
A. $5 B. $10 C. $15 D. $20
63.The answer of the shop-keeper really made the tourist .
A.frightened B. pleased C. puzzled D. delighted
64.Why did the shop-keeper ask the tourist to pay him double price?
A.Because the shop-keeper couldnt make two hundred hats of the same style.
B.Because the shop-keeper couldnt stand repeating the same work endlessly.
C.Because the shop-keeper didnt want to sell him so many hats.
D.Because the shop-keeper hadnt enough straw to make the hats.
63.“It will bore me almost to death” in Paragraph 5 means that .
A.it would be too expensive for the shop-keeper
B.the shop-keeper was bored and would die at once C the shop-keeper was dying
D. it would be too boring for the shop-keeper
Passage Two
It is exciting to apply for a job that really appeals to you. In making your application, there are a number of points for you to observe.
In your letter of application, say just enough to give a good account of yourself without being wordy. If you are answering an advertisement, any information for which it asks must, of course, be given. This will usually cover your academic record and any further education and training. You may also be asked to give the names of one or two persons to supply references. For this purpose
you should choose people who know you well enough to vouch(保證) for your character and ability;
and to be polite, you should seek in advance their permission to be named as referees.
It will depend on circumstances how much you can carefully add about yourself. Your purpose is to bring to the notice of the employer any good reason why you rather than any of the other applicants should be chosen for the job. Therefore, if you feel you have any special skill or talent for the work, or particular interest in the line of business. let it be known.
Finally, there is your use of language. You cannot go wrong if you keep your sentences and paragraphs short, making sure the sense is clear and well-expressed. Choose plain words so long as they convey the meaning.
66.The aim of writing a letter of application is to .
A.indicate why you are the most suitable for the job
B.reveal to the employer your academic record
C.show your character and ability
D.give more information about yourself
67.In your letter of application, try to .
A.keep it as long as possible
B.give more information about your education and training
C.cover more of your academic record
D.say briefly with enough information
68.The author suggests you choose words so long as they express your meaning.
A.beautiful B. plain C. special D. particular
69.The underlined word “referees” in Paragraph 2 refers to people .
A.who examine the application letters
B.who write reference books for the employees
C.who solve problems for the employers
D.who give you reference letters
70.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A.Making a Job Application. B. Effective Letter Writing.
C. Writing Letters to Employers. D. Writing for Advertisements.
Passage Three
Doctors have known for a long time that extremely loud noises can cause hearing damage or loss. The noise can be the sound of a jet airplane or machines in factories or loud music or other common sounds found at home or at work. A person only needs to hear the noise for a little more than one second to be affected. An American scientist has found that using aspirin can increase the temporary hearing loss or damage from loud noise. He did an experiment, using a number of male students at a university who all had normal hearing. He gave them different amounts of aspirin for different periods of time, and then he tested their hearing ability. He found that the students who were given four grams of aspirin a day for two days suffered much greater temporary hearing loss than those who did not use aspirin. The hearing loss was about two times as great. The scientist said millions of people in the United States use much larger amounts of aspirin than were used in the study. He said these people face a serious danger of suffering hearing loss from loud noise.
71.Hearing damage or loss may be caused by .
A.loud music B. the sound of a jet airplane or machines
C. common sounds at home or at work D. all of the above
72.The passage suggests that ones hearing .
A.will be damaged even if he hears a loud noise for a little more than one second
B.will be damaged even if he hears a loud noise for a little less than one second
C.will not be damaged even if he hears a loud noise for a little more than one second
D.will not be damaged even if he hears a loud noise for a little less than one second
73.According to this passage, we can draw a conclusion that aspirin . A.should never be taken more than four grams a day
B.makes hearing damage from noise worse
C.decreases hearing damage by two times
D.should never be taken for more than two days
74.Millions of Americans are in danger of suffering hearing loss from loud noise because they .
A. take too much aspirin B. like listening to loud music
C. make loud noise at home and at work D. often take jet airplanes
75.The scientist found from his experiment that a day for two days would affect a persons hearing.
A. one gram of aspirin B. two grams of aspirin
C. three grams of aspirin D. four grams of aspirin
Passage Four
Ancient people had little idea of the nature of the earths surface. But if they lived on the seashore, they knew that there was land and sea.
People who lived near the sea noticed that there were two kinds of land. There were, first, little pieces of land surrounded by sea. One Latin word for “sea” is “salum”, which means “salt”. This is
because sea water, unlike rain-water, contains salt—it is salty. So a piece of land in the sea was “in
salt” in Latin, and this became isle in English.
Then there was another kind of land that went on and on. It was “continuous land, and so became known as continent in English from the Latin “continēnts” meaning continuous. In English, we also speak of a continent as the mainland (“main” comes from the Latin “magnus” meaning “ great”), as opposed to island( isle-land).
To the ancient Greek, there seemed to be three continents separated by sea. The Mediterranean Sea, in fact, gets its name from the Latin “medius” (middle) and “terra” (land). It was a sea that lay
in the middle, with three bodies of land around it. The three continents—Asia, Europe and Africa—
are actually connected by land. Africa and Asia are connected by only the small Sinai Isthmus, from the Greek “isthmus” meaning “a narrow passage”, but Europe and Asia are connected by land for a thousand miles or more and it is customary to speak of Europe as a continent. Many geographers speak of the landmass of Asia plus Europe as Eurasia, and Eurasia plus Africa is sometimes called the World Island. The three together are surrounded by sea, so they form a large island, and they contain about 85 percent of the earths population.
76.People in ancient times knew .
A.a lot about land and sea B. some continents were connected
C. little about the surface of the earth D. many people lived on the World Island
77.The word “continent” comes from language.
A.the Latin B. the Roman C. the Greek D. the Hebrew
78.“Eurasia” is the name for the continents of .
A.Europe and Asia B. Europe and Africa
C. Africa and Asia D. Europe, Asia and Africa
79.What connects Asia and Africa?
A.A small island. B. A large desert.
C. A narrow passage. D. A wide land.
80.About 85% of the population in the world are living .
A.in Europe B. in Asia
C. in Eurasia D. on the World Island
Part III. Translation (20 points)
Directions: In this part, there is one passage in English. Read the passage carefully and translate it into Chinese.
Learning English has been almost a painful experience for me, one that I wouldn’t trade for anything. Not only did learning English teach me the value of hard work, but also gave me
insights( 領(lǐng) 悟 ) into another culture. The most exciting result of having learned English is that I am
able to communicate with many more people than before. Talking with people is my favorite activity, so the newly learned language allows me to meet new people, participate in conversations, and form new and unforgettable friendships.
Part IV. Writing (20 points)
Directions: For this part, you are required to write a composition of 120 to 180 words. Your writing should be based on the title and outline given below.
College Students Doing Part-time Jobs
1.大學(xué)生做兼職的益處;
2.大學(xué)生做兼職的弊端;
3.你的看法。
大學(xué)英語試題答案及評分參考
I. Vocabulary and Structure(每小題1分,共60分)
1.D2.C3.B4.A5.D6.C7.A8.B9.C10.C
11.A12.B13.A14.C15.B16.B17.D18.D19.C20.B
21.D22.A23.B24.A25.A26.B27.D28.B29.B30.C
31.B32.D33.A34.C35.C36.A37.B38.C39.C40.D
41.B42.D43.B44.B45.A46.B47.A48.C49.B50.D
51.D52.B53.A54.D55.C56.D57.B58.D59.A60.B
II. Reading Comprehension(每小題2.5分,共50分)
61.B62.A63.C64.B65.D66.A67.D68.B69.D70.A
71.D72.A73.B74.A75.D76.C77.A78.A79.C80.D
、. Translation(共20分)
學(xué)習(xí)英語對我來說雖然過程痛苦,但經(jīng)歷卻無比珍貴。它不僅使我懂得了刻苦學(xué)習(xí)的意義,也讓我領(lǐng)悟了另一種文化。學(xué)習(xí)英語最令我興奮的.是我能比以前與更多的人交流。我最喜歡與人交談,新學(xué)的語言使我能認(rèn)識新的朋友,參與到他們的談話中,并建立難以忘懷的新友誼。
IV. Writing(20分)
College Students Doing Part-Time Jobs
There are many advantages for college students to have part-time jobs. First, it can help the students to realize that if they want to be successful, they need to be hard-working. Next, doing part-time jobs can help the students to learn about time management. Then, doing part-time jobs can provide the students opportunities to put what they have learned in class into practice, which, in turn, will help them learn about what exactly is needed in real jobs.
However, there may also be some disadvantages. Firstly, the students study hours may be shortened depending on circumstances. They may not have enough time to do their homework or study for their examinations. Secondly, some students may become too preoccupied with making money. They may not be willing to commit as much time as needed to their study. The consequences may include failure in examinations or non-graduation in the end.
As far as I am concerned, college students can take part-time jobs as long as they can keep a good balance between their study and their part-time jobs.
大學(xué)英語歷年專升本考試試題試卷6
Directions:In this part, there are 20 incomplete sentence. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. One point is given to each correct choice.
1. Shall we ask the team leader____our suggestion again?
A. to consider B. considering
C. consider D. considered
2. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California measures_____that one.
A. as twice as long B. twice long as
C. as twice long as D. twice as long as
3. It’s no good_____. You just have to put up with all these.
A. complained B. to be complaining
C. complaining D. to complain
4. You____have seen Jane in her room last Monday. She’s been out of city for a week.
A. couldn’t B. didn’t
C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t
5. The brochure_____to give customers the information about our new products.
A. designed B. is designed
C. designs D. has designed
6. You’d better not disturb me, I____letters all the morning and have written six so far.
A. write B. was writing
C. have been writing D. am writing
7. The teacher didn’t seem to be satisfied with the examination results.____.
A. So did the students B. So the students did
C. Neither the students did D. Neither did the students
8. The number of members in the club_____to two hundred.
A. were limited B. was limited
C. limits D. limited
9. ____is important is your attitude and I can say it decides everything.
A. That B. It
C. What D. This
10. Smith is one of the brightest students who____from New York University
A. have graduated B. graduated
C. has graduated D. had graduated
11. It is not desirable that Mark____to the job, because he has no relative experience.
A. is designed B. be designed
C. will be designed D. has been assigned
12. ____in the ABC Company for four years, John has become quite experienced in business negotiations.
A. Have worked B. Have been worked
C. Having worked D. Worked
13. ____in the regulation that you should not tell other people the password of your email account.
A. What is required B. It requires
C. What requires D. It is required
14. He is a man of great experience, ___much can be learned.
A. that B. from whom
C. who D. from which
15. He had all these materials____in open piles without proper permission.
A. burning B. having burned
C. being burning D. burned
16. I_____to visit Elizabeth, but Mary came to see me just when I was about to leave.
A. planed B. had planed
C. would plan D. was planing
17. Alice looked calm but_____she felt extremely nervous.
A. in fact of B. in favor
C. in reality D. in trouble
18. The ability to use a language can be______only by the act of using the language
A. acquired B. required
C. inquired D. acquired
19. We all know that some things exist_____we cannot see them with our own eyes.
A. as soon as B. as far as
C. even though D. now that
20. _____her weekly wages, Sally got a lot of tips from her part-time job.
A. In addition to B. Despite
C. In addition D. In spite of
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Task 1
Linkup ,the APP Research and Development Company, has announced it will give more than twenty-five million dollars in money and investments to help the poor. The company says the effort involves using the power of information and technology to help people improve their lives.
James Lee works for Linkup.org—— the part of the company that gives money to good causes. He said the company’s first project will help identify where infectious (傳染性的) diseases are developing. In Southeast Asia and Africa, for example, Google.org will work with partners to strengthen early-warning systems and take action against growing health threats.
Linkup.org’s second project will invest in ways to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. James Lee says microfinance (小額信貸) is generally small, short-term loans that create few jobs. Instead, he says Google.org wants to develop ways to bring investors and business owners together to create jobs and improve economic growth.
Linkup.org will also give money to help two climate-change programs announced earlier this year. One of these programs studies ways to make renewable (再生的) energy less costly than coal-based energy. The other is examining the efforts being made to increase the use of electric cars.
The owners of Linkup have promised to give Linkup.org about one percent of company profits and one percent of its total stock value every year. James Lee says this amount may increase in the future.
21. The purpose of Linkup’s investments is to ________.
A) develop new technology B) explore its own business
C) help poor people D) to set up new markets
22. According to James Lee, the company’s first project is to ________.
A) discover where infectious diseases develop
B) establish a new system to warn people of infectious diseases
C) find out the cause of infectious diseases
D) cure patients of infectious diseases
23. What kind of businesses will benefit from Linkup. org’s second project? _________
A) Foreign-funded corporations B) Small and medium-sized businesses
C) Large enterprises D) State-owned
24. From the fourth paragraph, we learn that Linkup’s money is also invested to help _______.
A) conduct studies related to climate changes
B) do some research programs
C) produce more advanced electric cars
D) research and develop renewable and coal-based energy
25. From the last paragraph we learn that the investments by Linkup.org come from ________.
A) some international IT companies B) the company’s own interests
C) local commercial bank D) Linkup’s profits and stock value
Task 2
If you think 3D printing is only good for making delicate paperweights(壓紙器), then you’re pretty much right. However, a group of Dutch architects have already begun 3D printing an entire canal house in Amsterdam. Is the first 3D printed house a gimmick(喙頭)?Definitely! Is it an experiment that pushes the possibilities for 3D printing technology and architecture? Maybe!
3D Print Canal House is the brainchild of DUS Architects. “KamerMaker,” Dutch for “room maker”, is their giant printer built inside a shipping container. Just a few weeks ago, KamerMaker began printing plastic furniture and walls at an empty canal-side lot in northern Amsterdam. Smaller versions of the unusual honeycomb walls have been tested on normal desktop printers, and everyone just needed to scale it up (按比例放大). Well, if only it were that easy.
“The printer did not always manage to spread the plastic evenly(均勻的), making some of the ribs of the honeycomb structure of the block uneven,”reported ARN(Australian Radio Network) to the surprise of no one who has used a 3D printer. But the architects remain optimistic. The first few printed blocks are means to be test prices as they improve the process.
It takes about a week to print a 3-meter high block right now. The project’s leaders hope to eventually get that down to two hours and finish the first of 12 rooms in a year, and the entire house in less than 3 years.
Finally, 3D Print Canal House is an architecture research project, one that is very much being conducted in the public eye. You can actually buy tickets to visit the construction site for 2.50 Euros.
The top floors will become more decorated, for example, as newer techniques are used. They’ll explore the possibilities of 3D printing, like honeycomb walls or an entire room recycled, redesigned, and built again. Nobody’s going to move into 3D printed house soon, but, if anyone ever dose, something might be learned from this experiment by the email.
26. What have the Dutch architects begun to use 3D printer to do according to the passage?___
A. To make heavy paperweights.
B. To print the unusual honeycomb.
C. To print an entire canal house.
D. To build a shipping container
27. Where did KamerMaker begin printing plastic furniture and walls several weeks ago?
A. It was inside a shipping container in Amsterdam.
B. It was at an empty canal-side lot in northern Amsterdam.
C. It was in a canal house in Amsterdam.
D. It was in a room.
28. What is the weakness of the 3D printer mentioned in the passage?
A. It cannot always spread the plastic evenly.
B. It needs to be shortened.
C. It cannot make the ribs of the honeycomb structure.
D. It can print anything smoothly.
29. How long will it take for the 3D printer to make the canal house in Amsterdam?
A. A week
B. Two hours
C. More than 3 years
D. Less than 3 years
30. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?
A. This canal house is being built in the public eye.
B. The top floors of the canal house will be more decorated.
C. Someone is going to move into this canal house soon.
D. One can visit the construction site for 2.50 Euros.
Task 3
Let’s say you have a certain amount of money you’ve saved up for holiday gifts. If you want to get something for everyone on your list, you can’t spend much on any single purchase.
But have you ever heard the expression "time is money "? There’s some truth to it! We “spend” time just like we “spend” money, and in both cases, we have to spend it wisely if we want to get something good in return. Just like you might get an allowance of 10 dollars a week. Or 38 dollars for a trip to the mall, each day we are given 24 hours of time.
The earliest way to help you get everything done to budget that time! This is all about:
-Examining your Have-to’s and Want-to’s.
-Examining your how much time your Have-to’s and Want-to’s will take up.
-Working out a plan that let’s you speed the amount of time on each one.
Once you have this plan, a “time budget”, you’ll be better able to create a Daily Schedule and Weekly Planner. Of course, everyday isn’t exactly the same as the next, so it may help you to make a different time budget for different days.
Let’s look at a sample time budget on Wednesday:
Sleep 8 hours
Shower, dressing, ready for school 1/2 hour
Breakfast 1/2 hour
Bus for school 1/2 hour
School 7 hours
Bus home 1/2 hour
Soccer practice 2 hours
Household chores 1/2 hour
Homework 2 hours
Dinner 1/2 hour
TV time 1 hour
Reading/personal time 1 hour
Total time spent 24 hours
Great! That day’s budget works out, because it all adds up 24 hours. If the total came out to be more than that, we would have choose something to cut down or drop from that day. When you make these types of decision, you choose priorities.
Task 4
[A]Interest in pursuing international careers has risen in recent years strengthened by permanent personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.
[B] Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.
[C]When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one--or two--page document describing ones educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to include two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.
[D]“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of cross--border job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. "
[E]Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your oldest work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format."
[F]If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are changes between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as tertiary education in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these changes may assume that your resume contains errors.
31. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas seeks either his own or his childrens development.
32. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to take cultural factors into consideration.
33. According to the authors last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of the differences between the changes of English.
34. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home.
35. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences.
Part IV Translation (25 points)
Directions:In this part you are required to translate Chinese into English or English into Chinese. Each of ten sentences (No.56 to No.65) is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A, B, C and D. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No. 66) in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. One point is given to each correct choice from No. 56 to No. 65. Fifteen points for No.66.
36. 他的話不僅打破了沉默, 而且引起了每個人的興趣。
A. His remark not only broke the ice, but aroused everyone’s interest.
B. His speech only broke the ice, but not aroused everyone’s interest.
C. His remark didn’t break the ice, but not aroused everyone’s interest.
D. His remark not only broke the ice, and aroused nobody’s interest.
37. 國際貿(mào)易的增加需要具有跨文化交際技能的.管理者。
A. The international business increase ice cross-cultural communication skills
managers
B. The increased international business requires managers discuss about culture.
C. The international business is developing the communication skills of
managers.
D. The increase in international business has created a need for managers with
skills in cross-culture communication.
38. 她在截止日期的前一天才開始寫作文。
A. She begins to write her essay only one day.
B. She started to write her essay only one day before the deadline.
C. She is starting her essay before the deadline.
D. She writes her essay not only one day before the deadline.
39. 這種汽車的暢銷表明精良的設(shè)計對于打開銷路的重要性。
A. The car successfully proves the importance of design to sell products.
B. The best-selling of this car shows the importance of excellent design inhelping to sell the product.
C. The success of this car expresses a variety of design in helping to sell theproduct.
D. The success of this car shows the importance of better design in selling theproduct.
40. 如今年輕人的購買能力一般都比他們的父母強(qiáng),而且更樂意消費。
A. In general speaking young people are more likely to buy things than theirparents.
B. Nowadays young people generally have more money to buy things than theirparents.
C. Nowadays young people generally have more purchasing power than theirparents, and they are more willing to consume.
D. Nowadays young people generally have less power to purchase than oldgenerations.
41. 對年輕人來說,放學(xué)后打工被視為其人生的重要的經(jīng)歷。
A. If young people can do a part-time job after school it is better in their life.
B. An after-school job is considered as a bitter experience for young people.
C. For young people full-time job experience must be treasured.
D. It is considered as an important experience in their life for young people to doafter-school jobs.
42. 支付寶致力于為其成員提供“簡單、安全、快捷”的在線支付方式。
A. Alipay is dedicated to providing its members with a “simple, secure andspeedy” online payment solution.
B. Alipay is dedicated to provide its staff salary with a “simple, secure, speedy”online solution.
C. Alipay has confirmed to provide its members with a “secure and speedy”online solution.
D. Alipay decided to provide its staff with a “simple, secure and speedy”payment solution.
43. 為了殘疾人的利益, 他們刊登了一系列的公益廣告。
A. They published the advertising for the sake of the whole society.
B. They put up different service advertising for the sake of the all communities.
C. They’ve put up a series of public service advertising for the sake of the disable.
D. They recommended a series of public service advertising for the sake of the disable.
44. 微信已逐漸成為人們最喜歡的交流方式。
A. WeChat is emerging the form of communication skill among the people.
B. WeChat is changing the form of communication among people.
C. WeChat is a less popular way of communication between people.
D. WeChat has become the most favorite front of human communication.
45.我們可以向你保證,本公司的產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量遠(yuǎn)超過國際標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。
A. We could guarantee you that the quantity of our products is far more than the international standard.
B. We can guarantee you that the quality of our products is up to the international standards.
C. We can guarantee you that the quality of our products is far beyond the International standards.
D. We guarantee that the quality of our products meets the international standards.
46.
E-commerce has brought us a lot of convenience. For example, it enables us to book a flight ticket to London at home. Paying bills, shopping, selling can be done online. With online payment you do not need to stand in a long queue as payment is made just the click of mouse. Then, you can list the websites used in a number of e-commerce websites that index business. Access to news, real-time stock data, the latest fashion, etc. is available to anyone with an Internet connection. Never before has a person had so many options at such a speed.
Part V Applied Writing(15points)
Directions:In this part you are required to write a certificate of employment according to the information given below. You should write it (no less than 100 words) on the Answer Sheet. Fifteen points for the applied writing.
47. 說明:重慶大學(xué)電氣工程學(xué)院趙陽老師準(zhǔn)備暑期間出國旅游。因辦理出國簽證需要提供英文在職證明。請按以下信息為趙陽老師擬寫一份英文在職證明。
。1)個人信息:姓名:趙陽,出生年月日:1980 年 9 月 23 日,護(hù)照號碼:
E0211xxxx,婚姻狀況:已婚;
。2)工作單位,年限及職務(wù):從 2010 年 9 月至今在重慶大學(xué)電氣工程學(xué)院擔(dān)
任教學(xué)工作;
。3)收入:月薪 6000 元(人民幣,稅后凈收入);
。4)旅行期間的費用:由本人承擔(dān);
(5)如需進(jìn)一步了解相關(guān)信息, 請致電:023-66897352;
。6)保證趙陽會按期回國。
Words for reference
在職證明 certificate of employment
電氣工程學(xué)院 School of Electrical Engineering
保證 guarantee
大學(xué)英語歷年專升本考試試題試卷7
Format I
Directions:
There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marker A,B,C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on The Answer Sheet.(40 points)
Passage One
Questions I to 5 are based on the following passage:
A U.N. report says water is in demand around the world as temperatures on Earth’s surface rise and demand grows along with populations. The report was released this week at the World Water Forum in Brasilia. The conference has been described as the world’s largest water-related event.
Federal District Governor Rodrigo Rollemberg spoke at a panel discussion on Tuesday at the forum. He described water shortages as a worldwide problem. “Here in Brasilia, it is no different,” he added.
The public water supply has less water because of low rainfall as well as fast and disorderly growth in Brasilia, which is part of the Federal District, Rollemberg said. In January 2016, after three years of little rain, district officials began limiting how much water people could use. The governments of the Federal District and the nearby state of Goias also gave $166 million to develop water infrastructure(基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施).
Demand around the world is expected to increase by nearly one-third by 2050. By then, 5 billion people could be left with poor access to water, the U.N. warned in its 2018 World Water Development Report. To avoid such a crisis, U.N. officials called for “nature-based solutions” that use or copy natural processes that should be used to increase water availability. They said solutions could include changing farming methods so fields keep more moisture and nutrients, collecting rainwater, and protecting wetlands. The officials also proposed reestablishing floodplains and said that plants could be grown on housetops. Such proposals will become more important as water industries grow.
1. Who talked about water shortages in Brasilia at a panel discussion?
A. A journalist
B. A.U.N. official
C. A Federal District official
D. An official from the state of Goias.
2. What is among the reasons for less public water supply Brasilia?
A. Waste of rainwater
B. Insufficient rainfall
C. Growing plants on the roofs
D. Development in infrastructure
3. What did the Federal District government do to deal with water shortages?
A. They controlled population
B. They limited water consumption
C. They invested in artificial rainmaking
D. They suggested"nature-based solutions”
4. What is not a"nature-based solution"?
A. Gathering rainwater
B, Preserving wetlands
C. Sustaining water in soil
D. Building houses on floodplain.
5. What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Brasilia is facing the problem of water shortages
B. The world has found a solution to water shortages
C. The world is facing the problem of water shortages
D. A report was released at the World Water Forum in Brasilia.
Passage Two
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:
The Queen has only given one interview while a sovereign(君主). Her true personality remains elusive to the public. However, one thing is clear: Queen Elizabeth is an introvert.Introverts prefer quiet environments and feel energized from spending time alone or with people they know well. They aren’t necessarily shy, but they do tend to be more reserved and guarded with strangers. Fellow introverts will appreciate how draining an average day for Her Majesty must be.
Fortunately, the Queen has some tricks to make public engagements easier. Just like us commoners rely on friends to save us from awkward situations or boring conversations, she subtly signals to her staff when she wants an intervention(介入). If she places her handbag on the table, it indicates that she wants the event to end in the next five minutes. For more urgent situations, putting her bag on the floor shows that she wants her lady-in-waiting to rescue her immediately.
Most comfortable in the countryside, the Queen has a well-known passion for horses and dogs. There is a scene in the hit Netflix show The Crown which reveals a fascinating side of the monarch. While giving Jackie Kennedy a personal tour of Buckingham Palace, the two women find themselves bonding over their respective positions as introverted women who have found themselves in the limelight. Surrounded by the Queen’s beloved corgis, both women admit they are happiest around animals and that their extroverted sisters would have been much better suited to their public roles.
6.The underlined word"draining"( Paragraph 1)is the closest in meaning to________
A. frustrating
B.exhausting
C. demanding
D.aspiring
7. To be rescued immediately in a public engagement, the Queen would__________
A. end the event within five minutes
B. place her handbag on the table
C.wave to her lady-in-waiting
D. put her bag on the floor
8. In the last paragraph, the underlined expression "the two women find themselves bonding overtheir respective positions"means that the two ladies______
A. admire each other
B. help each other in public
C.grow closer to each other
D. show respect for each other
9.Queen Elizabeth and Jackie Kennedy share the following traits or facts EXCEPT that________
A. both have sister
B. both love animals
C. Both enjoy being in public
D.both are introverted other
10. The authors attitude can be described as_________
A.neutral
B. critical
C.pessimistic
D. subjective
Passage Three
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage
Back when Disney products were to be watched, not experienced Walt Disney had a theme park that felt like stepping into a magical new place. Now,we can finally witner Walts first dream. Before construction could start, Walt needed funding. He and his friend Ryman put their heads together and mapped but their dream for the Disneyland weekend, their idea came to life on paper you f notice by remarkable similarities to the modern Anaheim California park.
Like today, visitors would have entered the park into a street USA-type area. The tunnels arent as wide as they were imagined more than 60 years ago, but park-goers are still greeted with a train passing overhead as they make their way to word the magic.( Even with a modern Disneyland map, its tough to find these secret Disney park spots you never knew existed.)Walt always hoped a castle as a focal point of the park Its real-life copy changed from his initial dream. The first palace was a sprawling fortress, hiding a massive carrousel(旋轉(zhuǎn)木馬) beyond its walls ow,Sleeping Beauty Castle has more intricate towers, and King Arthur Carrousel takes its spins in Fantasy land, behind the palacelalr Walts vision for the Mark Twain steamboat circling around Tom SawyerIsland and its Pirates Lair(t/t) hasnt changed much, though at that point it was called Frontier Country instead Frontier land. That was n,t the only name change, though. World of Tomorrow turned into Tomorrow land--and eventually lost its rocket. Astronauts walked on the moon 14 years after the par was built, making the Rocket to the Moon seem out-of-date. Meanwhile, True-Life Adventure land lost its first word, while most.
11. What was Walt Disneys first dream?
A. To build a theme park
B. To draw a map on paper
C. To travel in a magical place
D. To design a series of products
12. Before construction started, Walt Disney did the following things EXCEPT .
A.getting funding
B. planning the park
C. drawing the park on paper
D.daydreaming with a Friend
13. Which of the following park spots has not changed much since Walts vision came to life on paper?
A. A Main Street area
B. World of Tomorrow
C. Sleeping Beauty Castle
D. True-Life Adventureland
14. How many name changes have been mentioned in this passage?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D.Four
15. What is the theme of this passage?
A. A tour in Disneyland
B. Walt Disneys life story
C. The future of Disneyland
D.Walt Disneys First dream.
Passage four
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage
You’ve made it. You managed to navigate your way through the world’s largest airport you breezed through security and you successfully boarded the plane. Now you’re comfortable in your seat in the cabin, and there’s even a little bit it of elbow room, as the flight isn’t fully booked for once. With the hassle behind you, you settle in with your neck pillow, pop some Kenny G on your iPod, and get ready to spend quality time sleeping on a plane. And you’re abouto make a huge mistake that will put your health at risk, as reported by Travel + Leisure.
It’s not because of the Kenny G. It’s the shuteye part. According to Medline Plus, falling asleep during landing or takeoff could cause serious damage to your ears. It all has to do with the rapid changes in air pressure in the cabin. If you’re awake, a natural response to alleviate pressure on your eardrums during takeoff and landing is to “pop” them, to maintain a pressure equilibrium. If you’re sleeping on a plane, you can’t actively work to relax those muscles and release the tension, so you can become susceptible to dizziness, ear infections, eardrum damage, hearing loss and nose bleeds. “A quick change in altitude affects the air pressure in the ear,” says Angel Chalmers, a British pharmacist, via Express. “This leads to a vacuum in the Eustachian tubes(咽鼓管) which makes the ears feel blocked and sound dull.”
Keep those Eustachian tubes clear and keep those eyes open for at least another few minutes. Crack open that book you just bought in the terminal. After all, there are some major perks to buying your reading material at the airport.
16.The underlined sentence"youve made it .”(Paragraph 1) means that you have managed_____.
A. to board the plane
B. to get a bit of elbow room
C. to get ready to sleep after boarding
D. to make yourself comfortable after boarding
17. What would damage your health when the plane lakes off or lands?
A. Using a neck pillow.
B. Shutting your eyes
C.Listening to music
D. Falling asleep.
18. The underlined word"alleviate"( Paragraph 2) is the closest in meaning to “____”.
A.increase
B. reduce
C.maintain
D,escape
19. Having a vacuum in the Eustachian tubes during takeoff and landing could cause unpleasant symptoms to the following body parts EXCEPT____.
A. the throat
B. the nose
C. the cars
D. the head
20. The author suggests that you read a book____during the plane taking off and landing
A. to amuse yourself
B. to stay awake
C. to keep your ears clear
D. to make yourself comfortable
Format II
Directions: In the following passage, some sentences have been removed. For questions 21 to 25 choose the most suitable sentence from choices A to G lo it into each of he numbered blanks. There are two extra choices, which do not fit into any of the blanks. You should decide o the best Choice and blacken the corresponding letter on The Answer Sheet.(10 point)
Whether its a hotel stay, shopping or dining out, a vacation to Paris Can be a pricey proposition. But there are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar in the City of Lights and have a high-end getaway
Barkley Hickcox, a Paris specialist and an owner of Local Foreigner, a travel consultancy, has a few tips to help travelers make the most of their Parisian getaway.
21____
The ideal tine to visit Paris is between November and April, when hold prices are their lowest. Some high-end properties offer even further discounts if you book a stay several months in advance.
22____
Families traveling to Paris should consider stay in high-end apartment instead of a hotel, Ms Hickcox said. "An apartment is less expensive than booking multiple rooms at a five-star hotel, and since you have a kitchen, you can save money on food costs by eating in occasionally, "she said.
23____
Paris is known for fine cuisine, but rather than dining at one of the citys renowned restaurants at dinnertime, go for lunch, when the tab will be much lower and the cuisine just as good. "youll find lots of great eateries where you can have dinner with wine for 35 to 50 euros a person, "she said.
24____
Ms. Hickcoxs favorite way to explore Paris is on foot. "You can fully appreciate the citys beauty by walking, and its designed for walkers because there are walking paths and sidewalks everywhere” she said.
For longer distances, she suggested using the citys bike share system, Velib. A weeklong pass costs 15 euros, and there are stations everywhere. There is another choice if you are not so much fond of biking. 25____ Paris subway system. its convenient, and you can buy daily and weekly passes.
A. Dine out
B. Eat smart
C. Try the Metro
D. Stay in a hotel
E. Ditch taxis and cars
F. Travel at the right time
G. Choose the right accommodations
Section B Banked Cloze (每小題 1分,共 10分)
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Please blacken the corresponding letter for each choice on The Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the word bank more than once (10 points)
I knew this woman who was afraid to tell people what she wanted. She didnt know 26 to say no. Instead, she got herself tangled in a web of obligations, anxiety, and white lies. She was 27 .
28 recently, I decided Id had enough. As an experiment, I began 29 up for myself, even at the risk of alienating (疏遠(yuǎn)) everyone and having 30 entire life come crashing down around me.
That didn’t happen.
Here’s what I did: I stopped making petty excuses
Saying “no” is so much easier. if someone asks me to do somethings. I have zero interest 31 , Im polite but honest. The phrase: I’m sorry, I don’t think that’s really 32 me,” slips out my mouth faster than some lame excuse.
My friends and family didnt mind. 33 I stopped people pleasing, no one cared. A good friend asked me to go for coffee at 5 PM. I was 34 to hit the gym. I said," Sorry, Ive got things I want to do tonight.” She said,”That’s fine. Maybe another time.”
Learning how to say “no" has added several extra hours to my days, days 35 my weeks,and what feels like months to my years. Saying"no has set me free.
A. facing 、B. to 、C. her 、D. in 、E. fir、F. what、G. standing 、H. And 、I. my 、J. But、K. me、 L. When、 M. on 、N. planning 、O. how
Part II Integrated Testing (30 points, 30minutes)
Section A cloze (每小題 1分,共 20分)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on The Answer Sheet.
(20 points) Brazilian Zarela Mosquera moved to the United States as a teenager. The adjustment to a new place was 36 .
Mosquera says she became a bratty (頑皮的) teenager, as a result. But it was not just the 37 that affected her behavior. Mosquera says there was another major stress in her life at that time She was the only member of her 38 who spoke English.
Being in a country with my family that doesn’t speak Spanish and my parents do 39 , my parents were trying to give me all these responsibilities. "Along with Spanish and English, Mosquera also speaks Portuguese. But there was another universal language she learned to love as a child.:art.
Zarela Mosquera connected with drawing and painting while in school. 40 she mostly dismissed art as a path to a career. She says her Dad 41 always say,"Think about the 42 ” Mosquera did not think he would support the study of 43 once she went to college.
But to her 44 , It was her parents who suggested just that. They urged her to 45 to technical and liberal arts schools. "One of them was Rhode island School of Design, which was like was like my 46 choice. "RISD, as it is called, 47 Mosquera as well. She enrolled in industrial design.
“Its basically to design 48 and services. I could be doing something more technical or something more 49 to problem solving. Whether its 50 out a better way to filter water or developing a type of specific shelter 51 refugees for example.”
Mosquera says the course of study was 52 including me at working , woodworking and model making. She says in one class she just drew cubes for an entire month, which led her to a 53 : "Wow! Do I really want to do this?” But, she says, she 54 the cube study. And, then she began 55 on more Interesting projects.”
Mosqurera is now a design strategist for Manhall Moya Design, an architecture and interior design company in Washington, D.C
36.A.successful B.important C.necessary D.difficult
37.A.age B.growth C.adjustment D.education
38.A.family B.peers C.friends D.class
39.A.Spanish B.English C.Portuguese D.French
40.A.So B.Moreover C.And D.But
41.A.could B.should C.would D.might
42.A.time B.past C.present D.future
43.A.language B.art C.technology D.design
44.A.disappointment B.surprise C.annoyance D.dissatisfaction
45.A.apply B.cater C.adapt D.move
46.A.top B.moral C.natural D.popular
47.A.failed B.rejected C.chose D.urged
48.A.machines B.shelters C.filters D.products
49.A.adjusted B.relate C.affiliated D.expose
50.A.figuring B.wiping C.filling D.ruling
51.A.with B.for C.on D.in
52.A.easy B.pleasant C.tough D.smooth
53.A.question B.problem C.door D.road
54.A.undertook B.funded C.started D.survived
55.A.puting B.funded C.working D.counting
非選擇題部分
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Section B Short Answer Questions(每小題 3 分,共 10 分)
Directions: In this part there is a short passage followed by five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements with no more than 10 words. Please write your answers ou The Answer Sheet.(10 points)
Researchers in Japan and Australia say they have made progress in developing blood test that could one day help doctors identify who might get Alzheimer’s disease. The scientists said the test can recognize a protein known as amyloid (濤粉樣蛋) beta, which other studies have linked to Alzheimers. They said it was correct more than 90 percent of the time in a study involving over 370 people. The findings were published in the journal Nature.
Alzheimers disease is the most common form of demenna(癡呆). Experts believe dementia affects close to 50 million people worldwide. By the year 2050, it is expected to affect more than131 million people. Those numbers come from Alzheimers Disease International, a non-profit group. Currently, doctors have two ways to identify a buildup of amyloid beta in the brain. One is brain scan or brain imaging; the other is a spinal tap(脊椎抽 液). But both tests are invasive,costly and may only show results when the disease has already started to progress. There is no treatment that can slow the progression of Alzheimers. Current drugs can only case some of the effects of the disease.
Having a simple, low-cost blood test could make it easier for drug companies to find enough people who are at risk of developing Alzheimers to test new medicines, said Katsuhiko Yanagisawa. He was one of the leaders of the study. He works at the Japanese National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Alzheimers disease is thought to start developing years before patients have any signs of memory loss. Experts say an important factor in finding an effective treatment will be the ability to recognize signs of the disease early. "You have got to walk before you run, "said Colin Masters, a co-leader of the study and a professor at the University of Melbourne in Australia. " You have to learn to diagnose the disease directly before you can hope to see the effect of therapeutic intervention. And that’ s where the real value in this test will come. " Masters added.
56.This passage reports the development of a test to diagnose Alzheimers disease
57. One advantage of the present test is that it costs than the previous tests.
58. All the three tests identify Alzheimer’s disease by detecting a protein named .
59. Can doctors cure or slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease today?
60. Alzheimers disease may have already started before patients have any signs of memory .
Part III Translation(30 points,30 minutes)(每小題 3分,共 30分)
Section A Chinese-English translation
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese expressions given in the brackets. Please write your translation on The Answer Sheet.(15 points)
61. _____________________(起源于漢朝), Shadow-play(皮影戲) became popular among ordinary people in Tang dynasty.
62.Trade between West and East moved through Central Asia along the fame silk Road, bringing__________ (發(fā)展與繁榮).
63.The Grand Canal flows southwards__________ (縱貫四。﹐f Hebei , Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
64. BYD is now famous for its"plugin electric hybrid cays,which,_______________(名稱所示),can be recharged by plugging them into electricity sockets.
65. If you are to study for______________(學(xué)士學(xué)位),you have to take standardized examinations on a couple of subjects.
Section B English-Chinese Translation
Directions: Translate into Chinese the underline sentences in the following passage. Please write your translation on The Answer Sheet.(15 points)
When asked how far engineers had done towards creating artificial intelligence(AI),Stephen W. Hawking replied: 66. Once humans develop artificial intelligence, it would take off on its own. It will redesign itself at an ever increasing rate. Humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldnt compete with them. We would be replaced.”
In my view, the late Cambridge professor is wrong because there are strong grounds for believing that computers will never copy all human cognitive abilities. 67. AI has historically failed to copy human mentality, and it will continue to fail. Three fundamental problems explain why.
First, computers lack true understanding. A US philosopher John Searle proposes how a computer program can appear to understand Chinese stories by responding to questions, but fail to truly understand anything of the interaction.
Second, computers lack consciousness. Some researchers hold 68. if a robot experiences a conscious sensation as it interacts with the world, consciousness will exist in everything everywhere:in the cup of tea I am drinking, in the seat that I am sitting on. But does everything in this world have souls or minds? If we reject this idea, we must reject machine consciousness
Lastly, computers lack mathematical insight. Can the human mind be completely realized by mere computations my role as an Al expert on the International Committee for Robot Arms Control.I am particularly concerned by the potential development of robotic weapons systems. 69. These systems can engage themselves in military action without human instruction. This is because current AI is not similar to human intelligence. When fighting against each other, poorly designed autonomous systems have the potential to make the situations worse rapidly. Such systems can exhibit true artificial stupidity.
It is possible to agree that 70. AI may pose an existential threat to humanity, but it will never become more intelligent than us.
Part IV Writing(30 points,30 minutes)(每小題 30分,共 30分)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Population Transformation in China. You should write about 120 words following the Chinese outline given below, taking the information available in the following table us evidence. Please write your composition on The Answer Sheet. (30 points)
第 71 題表: Population Transformation in China
(1)簡述表格內(nèi)容,概括中國人口變化
(2)簡要說吸人口變化可能帶來的社會影響,如居民養(yǎng)老、代際關(guān)系、勞動力人口下降等
(3)提出相應(yīng)的'建議和措施。
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