2008年河南專升本-公共英語-真題及答案

1、2008 年河南省普通高等學(xué)校選拔優(yōu)秀?？飘厴I(yè)生進(jìn)入本科階段學(xué)習(xí)考試公共英語 試卷題號總分核分人分?jǐn)?shù)得分評卷人Part I Vocabulary and Structure (40 points) Directions ：There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence, and then write the choi

2、ces in the brackets.1. John and Ifriends for eight years. We first got to know each other ata Christmas party. But weeach other a couple of times before that.A. had been; have seen B. have been; have seenC. had been; had seen D. have been; had seen2. When the education systems of China and Britain,

3、the professor gave no comment.A. being asked to compareB . asked him to compareC. asking him to compare D. asked to compare3. leaves the room at last ought to turn off the lights.A. Anyone B. The person C. Whoever D. Who4. his dream of going to college will come true is uncertain.A. That B. Whether

4、C. If D. Even if5. “ What did the teacher say to you just now?” “ She. ”asked meA. whether I had finished my work or notB. whether or not had I finished my workC. if my work had finished or notD. if or not I have finished my work6. The large passenger jets have made the traffic problems at airports,

5、.A. the worse than before B. worse than ever beforeC.more bad as beforeD. more bad than it was7. You never told us his phone number,?A. hadn 't you B. didn 't yoCu . had you D. did you8. It ' s high timeabout the traffic problem.A. something was done B. something is doneC. anything will

6、be done D. nothing to be done9. Greatthe difficulties are, we must do our best to succeed.A. while B. as C. although D. however10. A man who wants to start a business must have some.A. currency B. income C. wealth D. capital11. He has ahabit of biting his lips when he is puzzled.A. particular B. spe

7、cificC. peculiar D. general12. The manager claimed that his company had the right of publication.A. single B. unique C. lonely D. sole13. At the conference he expressed some personal views which brought him intowith the Party leadership.A. action B. crisis C. conflict D. power14. The actual cost of

8、the building was much higher than our original.A. consideration B. judgement C. estimate D. plan15. There was more than rain and snow last year, so some parts of the country have been flooded this spring.A. extra B. efficient C. effective D. adequate16. Illnesshim till his death but he never gave up

9、 his lofty goal in hislife.A. persisted B. pursued C. tracked D. tolerate17. The students are encouraged to provide service to the poor students.A. valuable B. volcano C. voluntary D. voyage18. It was almost dark in the street a few very powerful spotlights.A. excluding B. except for C. except D. bu

10、t for19. Although the United States has long been known as a nation of immigrants, discrimination still exists.A. radical B. racial C. crucial D. diplomatic20. When they had finished playing, the children were made toall thetoys they had taken out.A. put off B. put up C. put out D. put away21. I 

11、9; m not surprised you failed the exam. You have worked harder.A. should B. must C. would D. ought22. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness intowhen judgingmy examination.A. regard B. counting C. account D. observation23. If you don ' t feel well, pleasethe doctor .A. answer B. promise C

12、. teach D. consult24. Mary and Jane are twin sisters. They look exactly .A. like B. same C. alike D. same ones25. Theresome mistakes in your composition.A. have B. has C. seems to be D. seem to be26. You can stay here you keep quiet.得分評卷A. as long as B. unless C. in case D. in order27. It was not un

13、til she had arrived home she remembered her appointment with the doctor.A. when B. that C. and D.where28. Without the air to hold some of the sun' sh eat, the earth would be on at night.A. very cold for us to live B. so cold to us livingC. too cold for us to live D. rather cold of us live29. No

14、one can avoid by advertisements.A. influenced B. influencing C. to influence D. being influenced30. In other words, all mammals, their sizes are, breathe once for every four heartbeats.A. however B. regardless C. whatever D. according31. The new model costs twicelast year ' s.A. more than B. as

15、much as C. as many as D. than32. We have still tremendousto overcome before we achieve our goal.A. obligations B. objections C. obstacles D. objects33. People areto smoke at a gas station.A. prevented B. forbidden C. stopped D. objected34. I hope to meet you againnext year.A. sometimes B. timesC. so

16、metime D. some time35. It wasn ' t an accident. He did it on .A. reason B. intention C. purpose D. determination36. Henry ' s remarks left meabout his real purpose.A. wonder B. wonderedC. to wonder D. wondering37. Allis a continuous supply of fuel.A. what is neededB. the thing neededC. that

17、is neededD. for their needs38. Applying for ain the office of the local newspaper, he was told tosee the mangager.A. position B. career C. profession D. location39. People living in citiesto suffer from stress more than people in thecountryside.A. intend B. lean C. tend D. incline40. It took him sev

18、eral months tothe wild horse.A. cultivate B. breed C. tend D. tamePart Reading Comprehension (40 points)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

19、the best choice, and write it in the brackets 【 】“”.Passage 1Procrastination(猶豫不決 ) is a disease of the mind. A scientific study in recent years has shown that it is a close relative of sadness and attention disorder; that procrastinators tend to be the result of low self-confidence and are likely t

20、o experience anxiety.The research has shown, what is more, that the illness has become quite common. Susan Robert, a behavioral psychologist who has written a book called Living With Procrastination, says that about a quarter of the adult population of the United States and Canada report having seri

21、ous problems with procrastination. “when we say serious' we mean people for whom procrastination causes great discomfort and suffering. We've found that such people are more troubled by daily life than others, that possibility of anxiety is much higher among them than in the rest of the popu

22、lation.”In a society driven by achievement, it is little wonder that not being able to work at full steam will bring people sadness. Surely, in the land of opportunity, this anxiety has produced an industry of experts offering solutions. Many books and specialist solutions have appeared. In exchange

23、 for $19.95, Dr. Jerome Murray will send out an audio-cassette called “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination. ” Dr. Murray promises that if you follow his step-by-step rules you will be empowered to “turn self-defeat into self-realization”. “Since the start of the 1990s, procrastinat

24、ion has been taken more and more seriously”, said Dr. Roberts, who has been treating patients troubled by the condition for more than 20 years. “It is now recognized as a true mental health problem and is being seen more as a psychological problem and less as a moral iss”ue.41. What is the main topi

25、c of this passage?A. Don't hesitate to give up smoking.B. Don't regard depression as not important.C. Delay can be a sign of illness.D.Don't work too hard to stay healthy.42Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A. Procrastination is a disease of the mind.B. Procrastination

26、 is likely to cause a great discomfort and suffering.C. Procrastination is not considered as a psychological problem but a moral issue.D. Dr.Jerome Murray provides some ways to get rid of procrastination.43. How does the author look at procrastination?A. It is something like running.B. It is a disea

27、se of mind.C. It is not a permitted act.D.It is not full of stress.44. These are the signs of procrastination except.A. discomfortC. pleasureB. sufferingD. sadness45. What's the main idea of Dr. Murray's cassette “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination ”?A. Turn defeat to self

28、-realization.B. Turn depression into enthusiasm.C. Procrastination has been taken more and more seriously.D. Turn self-defeat into self-realization.Passage 2Parrots are becoming one of the most popular pets in America and for good reason. The parrot is an extraordinary bird that can be taught to tal

29、k, can be easily cared for, and can create a lively atmosphere anywhere. With the help of an energetic parrot owner, a parrot can develop an enormous vocabulary. In addition, a parrot can be trained to say“ Pretty boy”or “Polly wants a cracker”, and it also can learn to whistle or sing. No matter wh

30、at an owner decides to teach a bird, training a parrot takes much patience, but the reward is a stream of chatter. Another reason for the parrot 'posp ularity is that this pet does not require much care. For example, even a spoiled parrot does not need a house-sitter for the purpose of daily wal

31、ks and daily feeding. In fact, a parrot owner may leave his or her pet with enough food for five days and have no fear that the parrot will overeat. Still another advantage of owning a parrot is its inexpensive food, including seeds, nuts, corn, and grain along with an apple, banana, or carrot. Perh

32、aps the most likely reason the parrot is becoming such a well-liked pet is that it is a combination of tameness and wildness. Because the parrot can live in almost any environment, it makes a fine, tame companion for many people. In addition, because it can be easily trained, it is a delightful perf

33、ormer. At the same time, its colorful feathers give it an air of the mystery of the parrot ' s native home, the jungle. Thus, the parr otn,ce a highly valued gift presented to kings and noble families, is now appreciated by a growing number of people.46 A parrot can be trained to do all the foll

34、owing but.AtalkBhelp its ownerCsingDcreate a lively atmosphere47 Which of the following is not a reason for the easy raising of the parrot? A It eats very little.B Its food is inexpensiveCIt does not need a house-sitter.DIt does not require daily walks as dogs do. 48The word “tameness” in the passag

35、e means .A the quality of being brave or unafraid Bthe quality of being kind or warm-hearted Cthe quality of being uncontrolled or fierce Dthe quality of being gentle or trained49. The word “ jungle”probably means .A boundless desert with very little plant life Blarge apartment building with pleasin

36、g surroundings Cwild land overgrown with thick bushes and trees Dsnow-covered mountain top in very cold areas50. The writer .A likes the parrotBdislikes the parrotCdoes not like nor dislike the parrotDvalues the parrot highlyPassage 3In my long life I have seen many changes in our habits and customs

37、 and conditions in general. I think that you might be interested if I told you some of them.The world I entered at the age of eighteen when I became a medical student was a world that knew nothing of such advanced things as planes, films, radios or telephones. It was a very cheap world. Prices were

38、stable. When I entered St. Thomas'hospital I rent a set of rooms in Vincent square for which I paid 18 shillings a week. My landlady provided me with a very good breakfast before I went to the hospital and a dinner when I came back at half past six. I only had to pay for the breakfasts and dinne

39、rs twelve shillings a week. For four-pence I lunched at St. Thomas' on bread and butter and a glass of milk. I was able to live very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself, and have a lot of fun on fourteen pounds a month. And I could always pawn my microscope for three p

40、ounds.I spent five years at St. Thomas' hospital. I was a bad student, for my heart, as you might have guessed, was not in it. I wanted, I had always wanted to be a writer, and in the evenings, after my dinner, I wrote and read. Before long, I wrote a novel called “Liza of Lambeth”, which I sent

41、 to a publisher and was accepted. It came out during my last year at the hospital and it was successful. It was of course an accident, but I didn't know that. I felt I could afford to give up medicine and make writing my profession; so, three days after I graduated from the school of medicine, I

42、 left for Spain to write another book, I did not realize, at that time, that I was taking a great risk.51. The text is a talk given by the writer when.A. he was 18B. his first novel was publishedC. he graduated from the school of medicineD. he was at an advanced age52. The writer graduated from the

43、school of medicine when he was.A. 18C. 23B. 28D. 3053. “nAd I could always pawn my microscope for three pounds”means the writer could always.A. exchange his microscope for three poundsB. borrow his microscope and pays three poundsC. have his microscope repaired with three poundsD. lend his microscop

44、e for three pounds54. In the sentence “ wIas able to live very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself.”, the word “clothe” means.A. wear clothesB. make clothes forC. wash clothes forD. buy clothes for55. The writer wanted to be a writer because.A. he liked to take risksB. he

45、found it easier to make a living by writingC. he was interesting in writingD. he could not study medicine wellPassage 4How often one hears children wishing they were grown up, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one w

46、ho enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Youth is a time when there are few tasks to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much with

47、out having to do anything in return. In addtion, life is always presenting new things to the child-things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes todo; he is continually being told not to do thi

48、ngs, or being punished for what he has done wrong.When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to a

49、s a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parens, he may go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health

50、, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.56 People can experience happiness if they_.A. always thinks of the past and regret itB. value the presentC. are no longer youngD. become old and have much experience57 When people were young, they used to_.A. b

51、e in charge of many businessesB. have few things to think about and take onC. look after their younger sisters and brothersD. face a lot of difficulties58The pains of children lie in the fact that_.A. no one helps them make right decisionB. they are often beaten by their parentsC. they can not be ac

52、cepted and praised by othersD. they are not allowed to do what they like to do 59Children are usually happy because_.A. old people lose interest in themB. they are free to do wrongC. they are familiar with everything going on around themD. things are new to them60Which of the following is NOT needed

53、 for a young man to be happy?A. Hard workB. Being free from troubleC. WealthD. Healthe得分評卷人Part Cloze ( 20 points)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. Foreach blank there are four choices marked A）, B）, C） and D）. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage and wri

54、te the corresponding letter in the brackets 【“ 】 ”.It was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their 61 . This was the beginning of another 62 day in New York City. 63 this day was to be different.Waiting 64 the crowded streets, on top o

55、f a 65 110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to 66 a tightrope （繃 索） between the two towers of the World Trade Center.Philippe took his first 67 with great care. The wire held. Now he was 648 he could do it. 69 only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a

56、70 of 131 feet.Soon the rush-hour 71 began to notice. What a 72 ! There, 1350 feet above the street, a 73 figure was walking on air.Philippe made seven 74 , back and forth （來回） . He wasn't satisfied with just 75 . At times, he would turn, sit down, and 76 go on his knees. Once, he had the astoni

57、shing 77 to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of 78 watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.After the forty-five-minute 79 , Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked 80 he did it. Philippe shrugged （聳肩） and said, “ When I see two tall buildings, I walk.”61.A.jobsB. homesC. busesD.offices62.A.workingB. hotC. sameD. ordinary63.A.AndB. SoC. ButD.Thus64.A.forB. inC. byD