北京地區(qū)成人本科學(xué)士學(xué)位英語統(tǒng)一考試5月考題

1、北京地區(qū)成人本科學(xué)士學(xué)位英語統(tǒng)一考試.05.11Passage 1Is that 6 a.m. workout getting in the way of good sleep? Dont think your fat cells wont notice. A new study published in The Annals of Internal Medicine (a medical journal) finds that inadequate shut-eye has a harmful effect on fat cells, reducing their ability to re

2、spond to insulin (胰島素) by about 30 percent. Over the long-term, this decreased response could set the stage for type-2 diabetes (a medical condition in which someone has too much sugar in his or her blood), fatty liver disease and weight gain.The study adds to a growing body of evidence that there “

3、an intimate relationship between the amount of sleep we get and our ability to maintain a good, healthy body weight,” says sleep expert Helene Emsellem, director of the Center for Sleep and Wake Disorders in Chevy Chase, Maryland. (76) But Americans dont seem to be getting the message that we need s

4、even to nine hours per night. More than So how did researchers study fat cells in the Annals paper? Matthew Brady of the University of Chicago and a group of colleagues selected and persuaded seven volunteers to take part in the research project. They were all young, thin and healthy and agreed to s

5、leep for eight nights in a sleep lab. “For four nights they were allowed to stay in bed for 8.5 hours a night,” says Brady. Then, a month later, they came back for four additional nightsbut this time they were allowed just 4.5 hours of sleep per night. And after each visit, researchers got a sample

6、of their fat. (77) Brady explains that the fat cells responded significantly to the loss of sleep. “I was very surprised to be honest,Bad things can happen when fat cells become less responsive to insulin. “Fat cells are actually your friend,” he says. “Theyre there to store lipids (血脂).” When lipid

7、s stay inside the cells, your body can utilize the fat when youre exercising or sleeping or going about your day. “However, when fat cells stare to become insulin resistant, the lipids star to leach out of the fat cells and rise in the bloodstream,” Brady says.1. According to the passage, lack of sl

8、eep for a long while can probably lead to all of the following EXCEPT_.A. heart diseaseB. weight gainC. diabetesD. liver disease2. The main idea of the third paragraph is_ A. how to write a medical research paper B. how to avoid sleep loss C. how the research was conducted D. how to conduct a medica

9、l experiment3. What does the “l(fā)each” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Leap. B. Lead.C. Lean. D. Leak.4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. We will be in trouble if our fat cells become less responsive to insulin.B. More and more studies are done to study the link b

10、etween sleep and weight.C. More than 20% of Americans are not getting enough sleep.D. Fat cells are there to help us maintain a good health.5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Poor Sleep May Lead to Too Much Stored Fat and DiseaseB. Sleep Experts Had Exciting Findin

11、gs in a Fat StudyC. Americans Should Have More Than Six Hours of SleepD. Bad Things Happen if Fat Cells Become Our FriendPassage 2 The top of the world is a wonderland. In winter, the temperature often falls to -30F and the sun never rises. The ocean is surrounded by frozen ground. There are few peo

12、ple or trees, but to polar bears, the Arctic( (78) Polar bears have thick fur, big paws and other features that make them well prepared for life in their tough environment. In fact, they need the Arctic sea ice for survival. But climate change is causing larger and larger areas of summer sea ice to

13、melt(融化). Experts say that if warming patterns continue, the Arctic could be free of summer sea ice by 2050. That may cause two-thirds of the worlds 20,000 polar bears to be gone by then too. Polar bears cant survive for long on land. Seals are their main source of food. The only place where polar b

14、ears can hunt seals is on the ice. (79) Although these bears are strong swimmers, they are no match for lightning swift seals in the water. A polar bear has brilliantly clever strategies to overcome this disadvantage. In winter the bear waits motionless beside a seals breathing hole, which is a narr

15、ow tunnel through the ice. Often many hours pass before the seal comes up for air and the bear kills it with a powerful blow of its paw. In summer, the polar bears that live on land eat very little and wait for the sea ice to return.With the sea ice forming later in the year and melting earlier, pol

16、ar bears do not have enough opportunity to hunt and eat. Less sea ice makes it harder for the bears to catch the seals. The bears must swim longer distances between ice packs(大片浮冰), and they cant always make it. The ice is also getting thinner. These conditions can cause polar-bear cabs to become se

17、parated from their mothers, who provide them with food.Steven Amstrup is the chief scientist of Polar Bears International. The group aims to save the bears and their home. The more people who see polar bears and understand their difficult situation, the better the chance well alter our warming path

18、in time to save them, he says.6. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Climate Change in the Arctic B. How to Protect the EnvironmentC. The Arctic Ts Home to Polar Bears D. Polar Bears in Danger7. Where do polar bears usually hunt seals?A. On land B. In open water.C. In openings in the sea ice.

19、 D. At the bottom of the sea.8. The word cubs in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to_A. adults B. babies C. hunters D. enemies9. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Starving polar bears are increasingly coming into villages, where they may be killed eithe

20、r for food or safety.B. Polar bears can spend their entire lives on land if the sea ice melts completely.C. Two-thirds of the worlds polar bears may disappear by 2050 as global warming continues.D. The growing distance between ice packs is not a problem for polar bears, because they are excellent sw

21、immers. 10. Whats the mission of Polar Bears International?A. Saving energy.B. Conducting scientific research.C. Seeking international cooperation.D. Saving polar bears and their home.Passage 3 Imagine a school that expected its students to become literate(有讀寫能力的) without any formal instruction. Mos

22、t parents would be alarmed by such an approach, which would leave their children confused and with gaps in their understanding. This however has been the philosophy on character development in many of our schools. Why is the development of character seen as somehow different from the other skills th

23、at we teach? Of course there will always be learning by osmosis(耳濡目染)in any school, but as a teacher and primary school head I have found that a childs moral literacy is strengthened when they acquire the building blocks of good character such as consideration, courage and honor: qualities which are

24、 commonly known as virtue(美德). I personally find that exploring a virtue over a two-week period provides a simple and effective program that allows for the creative input of both teacher and student and a chance for the virtue to embed(使融入)itself. Once a lesson on a virtue such as honesty has been c

25、ompleted we need to allow time for children to practice this concept just as would be the case with fractions or verbs. Allowing children to role play a situation such as making up excuses to cover a mistake can be enormously interesting, and the drama can be frozen allowing the characters to be que

26、stioned about their feelings and motives. (80) Its also a safe way for children to experience for themselves how a lie usually goes out of control.Our role as educators is also to look for opportunities to help our students as they attempt to strengthen their characters. When something goes wrong we

27、 guide the young person to the virtue that will prevent it from happening again. For instance, when am student thoughtlessly disturbs the calm atmosphere of the library, instead of a response such as, that was really disrespectful and selfish of you! we draw out from them the required virtue: When y

28、oure walking through the library, what virtues do you need to use?11. Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. Teaching morals and values has been a frequently discussed topic in the past few years. B. The author and his staff embed virtues into lessons and school life to encourage

29、 character development in children.C. Kids throughout the population face the same needs, the same challenges, and the same realities in their lives.D. Role plays are an excellent way of getting students to practice their English.12. We can infer from the first paragraph that_.A. there tends to be d

30、isagreement about what character education isB. most parents are not satisfied with the teaching methods adopted in schoolsC. the approach to character education is generally considered different from the approaches to other skillsD. more and more schools are adopting strategies to improve school at

31、tendance13. The word philosophy in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to_ A. study B. subject C. viewpoint D. investigation14. The author is a_A. teacher B. librarianC. reporter D. manage15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a way to build character in children? A. Sto

32、ry readings and discussions.B. Osmosis. C. Taking every opportunity to teach character.D. Role play.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)16. So much _ about his ships on the sea that he didnt sleep for a single minute all night.A. did he worry B. he did worry C. he worried D. worried be17. His new

33、novel is said _ into a film last year.A. to make B. to have made C. to be made D. to have been made18. He tried several times to pass the exam. _ the end, he succeeded.A. On B. In C. At D. By19. The report of an earthquake(地震) in the south China Sea has not been _ yet.A. conflicted B. confused C. co

34、nfined D. confirmed20. The clouds are gathering. Were better hurry and _ the department store in case it rains.A. hand in B. face up to C. head for D. back up21. There is only one boat _ for hire. Im afraid you have to wait for the next one.A. superior B. capable C. complicated D. available22. I thi

35、nk fishing is a nice hobby but needs a good deal of _.A. relation B. limitation C. strength D. patience23. Finally we made a _ that I should cook dinner and she would wash up after.A. trip B. bargain C. face D. fool24. The old man was found _ on the floor.A. lying dead B. lying death C. laying dead

36、D. laying death25. If one _ a crime, he will be punished.A. makes B. commits C. performs D. achieves26. If you insist on doing that, please take me into _.A. think B. thinking C. thought D. consideration27. The letters PTA _ parent-teacher association.A. stand for B. call for C. reach for D. care fo

37、r28. On _ side of the street were standing young boys and girls to welcome the President.A. both B. two C. either D. every29. Hospital doctors donA. takes away B. takes in C. takes over D. takes up30. The _ of blood always makes him sick.A. sight B. view C. look D. Form31. She sent her application t

38、o the university last week, but _ any response up to now.A. didnt receive B. werent receiving C. hadnt received D. hasnt received32. _ by the teacher in class, John felt quite depressed and kept silent the whole evening.A. Criticizing B. To criticize C. Criticized D. Having criticized33. Id play foo

39、tball with you now if I _ ten years younger.A. am B. be C. had been D. were34. All the books, _ had some pictures in them, were sent to the little girl.A. which B. that C. who D. whose35. It is know that _ Galileo invented _ telescope.A. the the B./the C. a/ D. the .a36. The silk produced in Hangzho

40、u feels extremely _.A. soft B. softly C. softness D. softy37. Not a single mistake _ in the test.A. he made B. did he make C. he has made D. made be38. Would you mind _ a photo of you?A. me take B. to take C. my taking D. me to take39. The lady treats the boy next door well as if he _ her own son.A.

41、 is B. was C. were D. would be40. The city _ I was born is on the new railway line.A. which B. that C. on which D. where41. It _ yesterday, for the ground is still wet now.A. must have rained B. was raining C. rained D. had rained42. If professor Jones arrives tomorrow, either you of I _ to meet him

42、 at the airport.A. are B. is C. am D. were43. _ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain doesnt seem high at all.A. When compared B. Compare C. While comparing D. Comparing44. On this special occasion Id like to express my _ wishes for your future happiness.A. obvious B. sincere C. hop

43、eful D. honest45. He doesnt spend much time _ his homework.A. in B. with C. on D. forPart III 10%46. He is such strong a man that he can lift ten stones like this one. AB CD47. It was until after his death that he was recognized as a great composer.A B CD48. Get to the top of the hill. but you will

44、see the whole city. ABCD49. Is that the reason because you are in favor of the proposal?ABCD50. There was so much noise in the room that I could hardly hear myself to think.ABCD51. When Daddy will come back, I am going to tell him everything about your poor performance at school. ABC D52. Some peopl

45、e like to eat apples, but others prefer bananas for apples.A BC D53. Most tree frogs change colors from time to time to fit in with its environment.ABCD54. As a slow student, Jane hasnt finished her test in time. is she?AB C D55.There are only two things worth to read in this newspaperthe TV listing

46、s and the sports page.AB C76. 但是美國人看起來沒有明白我們每天晚上需要7到9小時的睡眠。77. Brady解釋說脂肪細(xì)胞對缺少睡眠有很大的反映。78. 北極熊有厚的毛皮，大的腳掌，和其他某些特性使得它們可覺得這種艱苦環(huán)境的生活 做好準(zhǔn)備。79. 盡管這些北極熊是游泳能手，在水中它們比不上如閃電般迅速的海豹。80. 它也是一種安全的方式，來讓孩子們自己經(jīng)歷謊言失控時的情景。81. I spent about two hours in reading and replying emails yesterday.82. Do you know the man who g

47、ave a lecture yesterday?83. She has already invited us to her birthday party.84. I will call you the moment I get there.85. She was promoted to the position of manager last year.11月北京地區(qū)成人本科學(xué)士學(xué)位英語考試真題預(yù)測PartReading Comprehension （30%）Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is f

48、ollowed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: The reflective towers of New Y

49、ork City, which is on the Atlantic migrating（遷徙的）route , can be deadly for birds. “We live in an age of glass,” said Ms.Laurel, an architect.（76）“It can be a perfect mirror in certain lights, and the larger the glass, the more dangerous it is.” About 90,000 birds are killed by flying into building i

50、n the city each year. Often, they strike the lower levels of glass towers after searching for food in nearby parks. Such crashes are the second-leading cause of death for migrating birds, after habitat（棲息地）loss, with an estimated number of death ranging up to a billion a year.（77）As glass office and

51、 apartment towers have increased in the last decade, so, too, have calls to make them less deadly to birds. San Francisco adopted bird-safety standard for new building in July. The United States Green Building Council, a nonprofit industry group that encourages the creation of environmentally consci

52、ous buildings, will introduce a bird-safety credit this as part of its environmental certification process.There are no easy fixes, however. A few researchers are exploring glass designs that use ultraviolet（紫外線的）signals, but they are still in their infancy. Covers, dot patterns, shades and net are

53、the main options available.Often, only one section of a building needs to be changed. “You dont necessarily have to treat every window,” Ms.Laurel said. “It would be too expensive to do the whole building.” The Jacob Convention Center, which has been undergoing alterations, is the most recent buildi

54、ng to voluntarily correct the problem of bird crashes. The architects used less reflective glass and dot patterns.1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. New York is a city of glass towers.B. Glass tower are dangerous for migrating birds.C. New York adopted new safety standards for buildings.D. G

55、lass towers are a new trend in the United States.2. What is the number one cause of death for migrating birds?A. Climate change B. Habitat lossC. Lack of food D. Crashing into buildings.3. What does the word “fixes” in the third paragraph probably mean?A. Choices B. ExplanationsC. Solutions D. Devel

56、opments4. _are used in the alteration of the Jacob A. Dot patterns B. ShadesC. Nets D. Covers5. Which of the fowling statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. In many cases, the whole building needs to be altered to prevent bird crashes. B. The Jacob K.Javits Convention Center is the first bui

57、lding to deal with the problem of bird crashes.C. About 90,000 birds are killed due to habitat loss in New York City each year.D. Unfortunately, glass designs that use ultraviolet signals are still in their early stages.Passage 2Question 6 to 10 are based on the fowling passage: Todays students have

58、 grown up hearing more about Bill Gates than F.D.R., and they live in a world where amazing innovations（革新）are common. The current 18-year-olds, after all, were 8 when Google was founded by two students at Stanford; Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook in while he was Harvard and they were entering high

59、 school. Having grown up digital（數(shù)字的），they are impatient to get on with life. The easiest way to find kids like these is to check in on entrepreneurship（公司家才干）education, in which colleges and universities try to prepare their students to recognize opportunities and seize them. A report published las

60、t year by the Kauffman Foundation, which finances programs to promote innovation on campuses, noted that more than 50,000 entrepreneurship programs are offered on two-and four-year campusesup from just 250 courses in 1985. Lesa Mitchell , a Kauffman vice president, says that the foundation is extend