2011年吉林省普通高校专升本教育考试公共英语试卷改.doc

2011年吉林省普通高校教育考试专升本公共英语试卷. Vocabulary (20 points)1. I apologized_ Mary for interrupting her.A. at B. to C. for D. with2. Take the umbrella with you_ it rains.A. in case B. unless C. if D. due to3. _ the weather report, its going to rain tomorrow.A. As for B. According to C. Instead of D. In spite of4. Here is my phone number. Lets keep in_.A. connection B. touch C. reach D. relation5. The manager was_ annoyed at the news.A. a few B. a little C. few D. little6. What are the essential differences_ selling and marketing?A. between B. from C. among D. for7. Will you please_ this report to see if there is any mistakes?A. look up B. look into C. go over D. pass in8. How much does it_ to take the online training course?A. cost B. give C. pay D. spend9. If you need more information, please contact us_ telephone or e-mail.A. in B. by C. on D. for10. We havent enough rooms for everyone, so some of you will have to_ a room. A. share B. stay C. spare D. live11. The dictionary is what I want, but I dont have enough money_ me.A. by B. for C. in D. with12. _ in my life impressed me so deeply as my first visit to Beijing.A. Anything B. Nothing C. Everything D. Something13. He telephoned the travel agency to_ three air tickets to London.A. speak B. arrange C. take D. book14. I havent seen Sara since she was a little girl, and she has changed beyond_. A. hearing B. choice C. recognition D. measure15. Smell the flowers before you go to sleep, and you may just_ sweet dreams. A. keep up with B. put up with C. end up with D. catch up with16. Computers and mobile phones, though they are_ and more_, have caused a lot of other problems.A. easily; efficient B. easier; efficientlyC. easy; efficient D. easily; efficiently17. People are more_ to suffer from back problems if they always sit before computer screens for long hours.A. likely B. possible C. probable D. sure18. Tired, Jim was fast asleep with his back_ a big tree.A. in B. up C. for D. against19. -How did you like Nicks performance last night? -To be honest, his singing didnt_ to me much.A. appeal B. belong C. like D. teach20. Ill spend half of my holiday learning physics and_ half learning English. A. another B. the other C. others D. other. Structure (20 points) 1. This hospital_ after a famous doctor.A. names B. named C. is named D. naming2. Five miles_ a long distance.A. are B. were C. is D. was3. Would you mind_ it to me once again?A. explaining B. to explain C. explain D. explained4. You_ buy a gift, but you can if you want to.A. must B. mustnt C. have to D. dont have to5. Ill let you know_ he comes back.A. before B. because C. as soon as D. although6. Well have a lot of readings_ before the end of this term.A. completing B. to complete C. completed D. being completed7. Mary still cant say“Whats your name?”even if he_ English for a month.A. has been learnt B. has learnt C. learns D. is learning8. Not until he left his home_ to know how important the family was for him. A. did he begin B. will he begin C. he began D. he had begun9. _ from the top of the building, the mountain is beautiful.A. Seen B. Seeing C. Having been D. To see10. John thinks it wont be long_ he is ready for his new post.A. when B. after C. before D. since11. The doctor thought_ would be good for you to have a holiday.A. this B. that C. one D. it12. After graduating from college, I took some time off to go travelling, _ turned out to be a wise decision.A. that B. which C. when D. where13. Because of the heavy traffic, it was already time for lunch break_ she got to her office. A. which B. that C. when D. if14. -John went to the airport alone. -If he_ me about it, I would have driven him there.A. should tell B. being told C. telling D. had told15. The Greens live in_ A-shaped house near the river. It is_ 17th century house.A. the; / B. an; the C. the; the D. an; a16. The lady walked around the shops, _ an eye out for her son.A. keep B. kept C. keeping D. to keep17. -How about going to the park this weekend, just for a change? -OK, _ you want.A. forever B. however C. whatever D. whoever18. Nobody knows_ he said that at the meeting.A. that B. why C. which D. where19. He doesnt like English, _?A. does he B. doesnt he C. he does D. he doesnt20. _ a lovely day it is! Lets go shopping this afternoon.A. What B. How C. Which D. That. Reading Comprehension( 40 points)Passage OneNearly half of Americans go on to college (a place of higher education) when they leave school. Some colleges are small, with only a few hundreds students, but some of the big state universities are huge, with up to 60000 students. There are more than 2600 universities in the USA, and nearly all colleges have both men and women students.You can study many interesting subjects at colleges, in short or long courses, but if you want to get a degree, you have to study for at least 4 years. Classes start in September and go on to early June with a break in the middle.In Britain, you can get a degree in a university, in a “polytechnic”(多科技术学院)， or in some of the many colleges of further education. There are 42 universities in Britain. There are also many colleges in Britain that teach English as a foreign language. Some have short courses (a few weeks or months), and some have one-or two-year courses.University classes start in September and go on until mid-June with two breaks, one at Christmas, and one at Easter(复活节)。 Most degrees take three years, but some take four.1. In America, _.A. very few people receive higher educationB. most colleges do not admit women studentsC. nearly half of the school leavers have the chance to go to collegeD. al universities are huge2. If you go to an American college, _.A. you must study for at least four years for a degreeB. you have to choose short courses firstC. you are not free to choose the subjects you likeD. you can start studying at any time you like3. In Britain, universities usually have_.A. two termsB. three termsC. less terms than those in AmericaD. no holidays4. If you want to get a degree in Britain, _.A. you must study at a university for four yearsB. it usually takes three yearsC. you must take a short course in EnglishD. you have to go to a university instead of a college5. A more suitable title for the passage might be_.A. College Students AbroadB. Universities in the USA and UKC. Different Systems in Higher EducationD. Getting a Degree in Foreign UniversitiesPassage TwoSubways are underground trains, which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in large cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket office. If you take the subway often, you can save money by getting a monthly pass(月票).City-operated buses run on different routes(线路) and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops, or they may be available at local banks, libraries, the student union, or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins(硬币)，or by monthly passes.Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi, be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(小费) of 15 percent of the fare.6. According to the passage, subways are underground trains, which usually run_.A. within downtown areasB. away from city centersC. in or outside big modern citiesD. between suburbs and city centers7. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways_.A. at bus stations B. at local banksC. in any bookstores D. from the ticket offices8. From the passage we learn that_.A. buses are always available in 24 hoursB. bus riders have to buy monthly passesC. bus fare is paid by exact change in coinsD. bus are the best means of transportation9. When you take a taxi, youd better_.A. buy a monthly pass B. ask about the fare firstC. agree on the amount of the tip D. pay by the exact change in coins10. The passage mainly tells us about_.A. the bus and train fares in the USB. the ways of paying a taxi in the USC. the public transportation in the USD. the advantage of subways in the USPassage ThreeAlbert Einstein was a genius in science, but he did not care about everyday things. For instance, he often wore a suit without a tie, and he even went to class in slippers. So there are a lot of anecdotes about him. The following story is one of them.One day, Einstein went to the kitchen to help his wife with cooking. His eyes were full of tears when peeling(剥皮) onions. His wife told him that it would be far more comfortable to peel onions in water.A moment later, his wife notice that Einstein disappeared. After falling to find him in sitting room, study and bedroom, she was so anxious that she rushed out to the yard and shouted,“Albert, Albert!”Just then, Einstein emerged from the swimming pool and said,“You told me, its more comfortable to peel onions in water; I carried out the experiment, only to find I couldnt even open my eyes, or even breathe. You fooled me.”11. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Einstein was a talent scientist.B. Einstein didnt care about anything.C. Einstein didnt catch what his wife told him to do.D. Einstein didnt care about everyday things.12. The underlined word“anecdote”in the first paragraph means_.A. invention B. interesting story C. article D. fairy tale13. Why did Einstein stay in the swimming pool?A. Because he found it was too hot that day.B. Because he found it was more comfortable to peel onions in water.C. Because his wife told him to do.D. Because he misunderstood what his wife said.14. Whats probably the best title for the passage?A. Pound wise and penny foolishB. Rome was not built in one dayC. Many cooks spoil the soupD. Where there is a will, there is a way15. The purpose of the passage is to tell us that_.A. Einsteins wife is a foolB. Einsteins wife wanted to fool EinsteinC. EinsteinIQ is lowD. even though Einstein is great scientist, he is not quite smart in daily lifePassage FourSunny English ClubFor students16:00-18:00 Every Saturday200Yuan a month9 Zhou Yu StreetTel: 3785290Foreign teachers, English songs and films and more Ocean Museum9:00-17:00 From Thursday to SundayTicket: 50 yuan132 Xue Yuan StreetTel: 5439871Show you a full picture of sea lives!Health Centre9:00-17:3016 Yong Le StreetTel: 3801451Free examinations for those over 70Give you good advice to keep healthy!16. You will pay_ if you want to stay in the English Club for half a year.A. 300 yuan B. 600 yuan C. 1200 yuan D. 2400 yuan17. You can visit Ocean Museum_.A. on Monday B. on Tuesday C. on Wednesday D. on Saturday18. One can get free examinations in health Centre if he is_.A. 9 B. 17 C. 67 D. 7319. If you are interesting in the life of fish, you should go to_.A. Health Centre B. Ocean Museum C. Sunny English Club D. 16 Yong Le Street20. How many hours can you stay in Ocean Museum?A. half a day B. 6 hours C. 8 hours D. 7 hours. Cloze (10 points)Shopping for clothes is not the_1_ for men and for women. A man goes shoppng because he needs something. His purpose is clear and decided in advance. He knows what he wants, and his aim is to find it and buy it; the price is a secondary_2_. All men simply walk into a shop and ask_3_ what they want. If the shop has it in stock(现货), the salesman produces it at once. And if all is well, the deal can often be completed_4_ less than five minutes, with no chat and to everyones satisfaction.Now how does a woman go out buying clothes? Her shopping is not always_5_ on needs: She has never fully made up her_6_ what she wants, and she is only“having a look_7_”. She is always open to persuasion, indeed she listens by what the salesman tells her, even by what her partners tell her. She will try on any number of things. The most important thing in her mind_8_ the thought of finding something that everyone thinks