2009年4月北京成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案

1、2009年4月北京成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed 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 mark the correspond

2、ing letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:I hear many parents complain that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learn

3、ing to stand on your own feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are holding one anothers hands for reassurance (放心).They claim

4、 they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But they all end up listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (茧) into a larger coc

5、oon.(76) It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a market for teenagers. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. This is a great barrier

6、 for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that

7、you dont care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will comewith the people who respect you for who you are. Thats the only kind of popularity that really counts.1. The authors purpose in writing this passage is to tell _.A. readers how to be

8、popular with people aroundB. teenagers how to learn to make a decision for themselvesC. parents how to control and guide their childrenD. people how to understand and respect each other2. According to the author, many teenagers think they are brave enough to act on their own, but in fact most of the

9、m _.A. have much difficulty understanding each otherB. lack confidenceC. dare not cope with any problems aloneD. are very much afraid of getting lost3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？A. There is no popularity that really counts.B. Many parents think that their children a

10、re challenging their authority.C. It is not necessarily bad for a teenager to disagree with his or her classmates.D. Most teenagers are actually doing the same.4. The author thinks of advertisements as _ to teenagers.A. inevitableB. influentialC. instructiveD. attractive5. The main idea of the last

11、paragraph is that a teenager should _.A. differ from others in as many ways as possibleB. become popular with othersC. find his real selfD. rebel against his parents and the popularity wavePassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:(77) Much unfriendly feeling towards computers ha

12、s been based on the fear of widespread unemployment resulting from their introduction. Computers are often used as part of automated (自动化) production systems requiring a least possible number of operators, causing the loss of many jobs. This has happened, for example, in many steelworks.On the other

13、 hand, computers do create jobs. They are more skilled and better paid, though fewer in number than those they replace. Many activities could not continue in their present form without computers, no matter how many people are employed. Examples are the check clearing (交换) system of major banks and t

14、he weather forecasting system.When a firm introduces computers, a few people are usually employed in key posts (such as jobs of operations managers) while other staff are re-trained as operators, programmers, and data preparation staff. (78) After the new system has settled down, people in non-compu

15、ter jobs are not always replaced when they leave, resulting in a decrease in the number of employees. This decrease is sometimes balanced by a substantial increase in the activity of the firm, resulting from the introduction of computers.The attitudes of workers towards computers vary. There is fear

16、 of widespread unemployment and of the takeover of many jobs by computer-trained workers, making promotion for older workers not skilled in computers more difficult.On the other hand, many workers regard the trend toward wider use of computers inevitable. They realize that computers bring about grea

17、ter efficiency and productivity, which will improve the condition of the whole economy, and lead to the creation of more jobs. This view was supported by the former British Prime Minister, James Callaghan in 1979, when he made the point that new technologies hold the key to increased productivity, w

18、hich will benefit the economy in the long run.6. The unfriendly feeling towards computers is developed from _.A. the possible widespread unemployment caused by their introductionB. their use as part of automated production systemsC. the least possible number of operatorsD. the production system in s

19、teelworks7. The underlined word “They” (Line 1, Par. 2) refers to _.A. computersB. jobsC. activitiesD. systems8. According to Paragraph 2, without computers _.A. human activities could not continueB. there could not be weather forecasting systemsC. many activities would have to change their present

20、formD. banks would not be able to go on with check clearing9. According to the passage, what results from the introduction of computers？A. After re-training, all employees in the firm get new jobs.B. A considerable proportion of people are employed in key posts.C. The firm keeps all of its original

21、staff members.D. The decrease in staff members may be balanced by the increase of firm activities.10. James Callaghans attitude towards computers can be best described as _.A. doubtfulB. regretfulC. unfriendlyD. supportivePassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:The vitamins ne

22、cessary for a healthy body are normally supplied by a good mixed diet (饮食), including a variety of fruits and green vegetables. (79) It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet that it is necessary to make special provision to supply the missing vitamins.An example of the dangers of

23、 a restricted diet may be seen in the disease known as “beri-beri”. (80) It used to distress large numbers of Eastern peoples who lived mainly on rice. In the early years of this century, a scientist named Eijkman was trying to discover the cause of “beri-beri”。 At first he thought it was caused by

24、a germ. He was working in a Japanese hospital, where the patients were fed on polished rice which had the outer husk (外壳) removed from the grain. It was thought this would be easier for weak and sick people to digest.Eijkman thought his germ theory was confirmed when he noticed the chickens in the h

25、ospital yard, which were fed on leftovers (剩饭) from the patients plates, were also showing signs of the disease. He then tried to isolate the germ, but his experiments were interrupted by a hospital official, who declared that the polished rice, even though left over by the patients, was too good fo

26、r chickens. It should be recooked for the patients, and the chickens should be fed on cheap rice with the outer layer still on the grain.Eijkman noticed that the chickens began to recover on the new diet. He began to consider the possibility that eating unpolished rice somehow prevented or cured ber

27、i-beri even that a lack of some element in the husk might be the cause of the disease. Indeed this was the case. The element needed to prevent “beri-beri” was shortly afterwards isolated from Ace husks and is now known as vitamin B. Nowadays, this terrible disease is much less common thanks to our k

28、nowledge of vitamins.11. A good mixed diet _.A. normally contains enough vitaminsB. still needs special provision of vitaminsC. is suitable for losing weightD. is composed of fruits and vegetables12. The disease “beri-beri” _.A. kills large numbers of Eastern peoplesB. is a vitamin deficiency (缺乏) d

29、iseaseC. is caused by diseased riceD. can be caught from diseased chickens13. The chickens Eijkman noticed in the hospital yard _.A. couldnt digest the polished riceB. proved “beri-beri” is caused by germsC. were later cooked for the patients foodD. were suffering from“beA-ben”14. According to Eijkm

30、an, polished rice _.A. was cheaper than unpolished riceB. was less nourishing (有营养的) than unpolished AceC. was more nourishing than unpolished riceD. cured “beri-beri”15. The chemical substance missing from polished rice _.A. was vitamin BB. did not affect the chickensC. was named the Eijkman vitami

31、nD. has never been accurately identifiedPart II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the

32、Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. By no means _ to move to a new place far away from her workplace, because it isnt convenient for her family and herself.A. Jane will agreeB. will Jane agreeC. Jane will disagreeD. will Jane disagree17. You can, _ the sky is clear, see as far as

33、the old temple on top of the mountain, but not today.A. whenB. whereC. thoughD. because18. With everything she needed _, she went out of the shop, with her hands full of shopping bags.A. boughtB. to buyC. buyingD. buy19. Having taken our seats, _.A. the professor began the lectureB. the lecture bega

34、n in no timeC. we were attracted by the lecturer immediatelyD. the bell announced the beginning of the lecture20. In recent years many football clubs _ as business to make a profit.A. have runB. have been runC. had been runD. will run21. After 15 years in the United States, he has finally decided to

35、 _ American citizenship.A. concentrate onB. apply forC. look out forD. appeal on22. It is well known that teaching is a job _ enough patience.A. calling onB. calling offC. calling forD. calling in23. Surely it doesnt matter where the clubs get their money; what _ is what they do with it.A. countsB.

36、appliesC. stressesD. functions24. I didnt expect to receive a postcard from you！ Its really _ my wildest imagination.A. behindB. beyondC. exceptD. through25. It doesnt make _ to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.A. senseB. opinionC. useD. program26. The task is too muc

37、h for me, so I cant carry on _ any longer. I must get some help.A. singlyB. simplyC. aloneD. lonely27. Americans eat _ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910.A. more than twiceB. as twice as manyC. twice as manyD. more than twice as many28. The two girls are getting on very well and share _

38、 with each other.A. littleB. muchC. someD. none29. The taxi driver was put in _ prison because his car had knocked down a child. His wife went to _ prison to see him twice a month.A. /; /B. the; theC. /; theD. the; /30. Without my glasses I can hardly _ what has been written in the letter.A. make fo

39、rB. make upC. make outD. make over31. Her heart _ faster when she entered the exam hall.A. jumpedB. sankC. beatD. hit32. Would you mind keeping a(n) _ on the house for us while we are away？A. eyeB. lookC. handD. view33. I am afraid that his phone number has slipped my _ for the moment.A. headB. brai

40、nC. mindD. sense34. It was the wealth of the _ pioneer landowner John Harvard that made Harvard University possible.A. preciousB. curiousC. anxiousD. prosperous35. I am not sure whether we can give the right advice _ emergency.A. on account ofB. in case ofC. at the risk ofD. in spite of36. Vingo was

41、 released from prison _ the successful efforts of his friends to prove his innocence.A. according toB. as a result ofC. for reasons ofD. with the help of37. Some of the meat came from Canada. How about _？A. anotherB. the otherC. othersD. the rest38. The man has a special talent for art and is _ of a

42、 musician.A. anybodyB. anythingC. somebodyD. something39. I know Jonathan quite well and never doubt _ he can do a good job of it.A. whetherB. thatC. whenD. what40. How many more decades will have to pass _ scientists succeed in providing a cure for cancer？A. whenB. beforeC. sinceD. until41. The eng

43、ineer is not happy with the project, and _ is her boss.A. neitherB. soC. eitherD. as42. _ for a long time, but he tried his best to catch up with his classmates.A. Having been illB. Being illC. Though he was illD. He was ill43. How close parents are to their children _ a strong influence on the deve

44、lopment of the childrens character.A. haveB. hasC. havingD. had44. He changed his name, _ that nobody would find out what he had done before.A. having thoughtB. to thinkC. thinksD. thinking45. There is so much work _ today Would you be kind enough to lend me a hand？A. having doneB. to be doneC. bein

45、g doneD. will be donePart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C, and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. (A) A container (B) weighs more after air (C) is put in, (D)

46、 it proves that air has weight.47. The young man, (A) to make several attempts to (B) beat the world record in high jumping, (C) decided to have (D) another try.48. (A) Of the two coats, (B) Id choose (C) the cheapest one to spare some money (D) for a book.49. The protection (A) of our environment (

47、B) is not (C) nothing to be left to the government. Everyone should (D) be concerned. 50. (A) There are moments in life (B) where you miss someone so much (C) that you just (D) want to pick them up from dreams and hug them for real.51. (A) None of us had (B) the final say in this matter, and (C) the

48、refore it was recommended that we (D) waited for the authorities.52. (A) After her two-week vacation (B) was over, Dorothy regretted to (C) spend so much money for (D) so little pleasure.53. Dont (A) make Helens remarks too (B) seriously. She is so (C) upset that I dont think she really knows (D) wh

49、at she is saying.54. Workers newly (A) arrive from the south (B) or rural areas perform their job (C) differently from those from (D) other sections of the city.55. (A) While (B) remembered mainly (C) for the invention of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell devoted his life to (D) help the deaf.Par

50、t IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose the ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line

51、 through the center.Conversation begins almost the moment we come into contact with another and continues throughout the day56 the aid of cell phones and computers. However, we are so often absorbed in conversation that we 57sight of its true purpose and value.One important 58 of a good conversation

52、 is that the words are 59 used to express thoughts and feelings. We are 60 deep thoughts and strong emotions, yet our vocabularies are not 61 for this expression, and many 62 little effort to expand that. Perhaps you see a movie that 63 you deeply, yet you have the following conversation: “So, what

53、did you think of the film？” “Oh, my God, it was so sad, I swear. I went through 64 a box of tissue(面巾纸). I was in tears.” This dialogue is 65 an effective way of expressing feelings. It gives no 66 of how or why the movie truly 67 you. Such commonly-used phrases are certainly not enough to describe

54、a deeply moving experience. However, not only 68 try to avoid overused words, you must 69 be careful in your selection. The purpose of expanding vocabulary is not to use the 70 or most impressive words, but to find those best suited.What is lacking in many conversations is the ability to talk to ano

55、ther rather than just talking with that person. A 71 person will find that even in the most ordinary conversations, there are a thousand questions 72 to be asked if you have courage and a desire for exchange. Good conversations should not be 73 nonsense, but of a meeting of two74 the human condition

56、. It should bring a better understanding of others and offer a release of emotions more than drive away 75 thoughts or kill time.56. A. forB. atC. underD. with57. A. loseB. haveC. winD. miss58. A. issueB. problemC. aspectD. question59. A. funnyB. carefulC. onlyD. properly60. A. lack ofB. short ofC. fond ofD. full of61. A. shortB. enoughC. muchD. bad62. A. takeB. makeC. getD. try63. A.