2008年河南省专升本试卷(公共英语)word版

1、2008年河南省普通高等学校选拔优秀专科毕业生进入本科阶段学习考试公共英语 试卷题号总分核分人分数得分评卷人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 I friends for eight years. We first got to know each other at a Christmas party. But we each other a couple of times before that.A. had been; have seen B. have been; have seen C. had been; had seen D. have been; had seen2. When the education systems of China and Brita

3、in, the professor gave no comment.A. being asked to compare B . 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. Wh

4、ether C. If D. Even if5. “What did the teacher say to you just now?” “She asked me .” A. whether I had finished my work or not B. whether or not had I finished my work C. if my work had finished or not D. if or not I have finished my work 6. The large passenger jets have made the traffic problems at

5、 airports, . A. the worse than before B. worse than ever before C.more bad as before D. more bad than it was7. You never told us his phone number, ? A. hadnt you B. didnt you C. had you D. did you8. Its high time about the traffic problem. A. something was done B. something is done C. anything will

6、be done D. nothing to be done9. Great the 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 a habit of biting his lips when he is puzzled. A. particular B

7、. specific C. 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 into with the Party leadership. A. action B. crisis C. conflict D. power14. The actual

8、 cost of 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. Illness him till his death but he

9、never gave up his lofty goal in his life. 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 fo

10、r C. except D. but 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 to all the toys they had taken out. A. put off B. put up C. put out

11、 D. put away21. Im 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 into when judging my examination. A. regard B. counting C. account D. observation23. If you dont feel well, please the doctor . A. answer

12、 B. promise C. teach D. consult24. Mary and Jane are twin sisters. They look exactly . A. like B. same C. alike D. same ones25. There some mistakes in your composition.A. have B. has C. seems to be D. seem to be26. You can stay here you keep quiet.得分评卷人A. as long as B. unless C. in case D. in order2

13、7. It was not until 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 suns heat, the earth would be on at night.A. very cold for us to live B. so cold to us living C. too cold for us to live D. rather cold of us

14、live29. No one can avoid by advertisements.A. influenced B. influencing C. to influence D. being influenced 30. 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 twice last years.A. more than

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

16、times C. sometime D. some time35. It wasnt an accident. He did it on .A. reason B. intention C. purpose D. determination36. Henrys remarks left me about his real purpose.A. wonder B. wondered C. to wonder D. wondering37. All is a continuous supply of fuel.A. what is needed B. the thing needed C. tha

17、t is needed D. for their needs38. Applying for a in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the mangager.A. position B. career C. profession D. location39. People living in cities to suffer from stress more than people in the countryside.A. intend B. lean C. tend D. incline40. It took

18、him several months to the 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 de

19、cide on the best choice, and write it in the brackets “【 】”.Passage 1 Procrastination(犹豫不决) 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

20、likely to 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 ha

21、ving serious problems with procrastination. “when we say serious we mean people for whom procrastination causes great discomfort and suffering. Weve 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 popul

22、ation.” 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, procrastinati

24、on 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 issue.”41. What is the main topic

25、 of this passage?A. Dont hesitate to give up smoking.B. Dont regard depression as not important.C. Delay can be a sign of illness.D.Dont 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 is likely to ca

26、use 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 disease of mind.C.It is

27、 not a permitted act.D.It is not full of stress.44. These are the signs of procrastination except_.A. discomfort C. pleasureB. suffering D. sadness45. Whats the main idea of Dr. Murrays cassette “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination”?A. Turn defeat to self-realization.B. Turn depres

28、sion into enthusiasm.C. Procrastination has been taken more and more seriously.D. Turn self-defeat into self-realization.Passage 2 Parrots 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 talk, can be easily cared for

29、, 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 what an owner decides to teac

30、h a bird, training a parrot takes much patience, but the reward is a stream of chatter. Another reason for the parrots popularity 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 walks and daily feeding. In fact, a

31、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 grainalong with an apple, banana, or carrot. Perhaps the most likely reason the par

32、rot 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 performer. At the same time, its color

33、ful feathers give it an air of the mystery of the parrots native home, the jungle. Thus, the parrot, once 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 following but_.Atalk Bhelp its ownerCsing Dc

34、reate a lively atmosphere47 Which of the following is not a reason for the easy raising of the parrot?AIt 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 passage means _.Athe quality of being brave or

35、 unafraidBthe quality of being kind or warm-heartedCthe quality of being uncontrolled or fierceDthe quality of being gentle or trained49. The word “jungle”probably means _.Aboundless desert with very little plant life Blarge apartment building with pleasing surroundingsCwild land overgrown with thic

36、k bushes and treesDsnow-covered mountain top in very cold areas50. The writer _.Alikes 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 and conditions in general. I think that you m

37、ight 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 stable. When I entered St. Thomas hospital I

38、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 dinners twelve shillings a week. For four-pence I lunc

39、hed 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 pounds. I spent five years at St. Thomas hospital. I wa

40、s 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 to a publisher and was accepted. It came out during my la

41、st year at the hospital and it was successful. It was of course an accident, but I didnt 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 left for Spain to write another book, I did not realize, at th

42、at 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 school of medicine when he was_.A. 18 C. 23B. 28 D. 3053. “And

43、 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 microscope for three pounds54. In the sentence “I was able to live

44、 very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself.”, the word “clothe” means_.A. wear clothesB. make clothes for C. wash clothes forD. buy clothes for55. The writer wanted to be a writer because_.A. he liked to take risksB. he found it easier to make a living by writingC. he was i

45、nteresting 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 who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his

46、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 without having to do anything in return. In addtion, life

47、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 to do; he is continually being told not to do things, or being punished for what he has done wrong.Whe

48、n 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 as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the la

49、ws 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, he can have the great happiness of building up for

50、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. be in charge of many businessesB. have few things to t

51、hink 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 accepted and praised by othersD. they are not allowed t

52、o do what they like to do59Children 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 for a young man to be happy?A. Hard workB. Being free

53、 from troubleC. WealthD. Healthe得分评卷人Part Cloze （20 points）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 write the corresponding letter in the brackets“【 】”.It wa

54、s 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 of a 65 110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to 66 a tightrope（绷索）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 70 o