北京地区成人学士学位历年考试真题—2013年5月试题与答案

1、北京地区本科学士学位英语统一考试 2013.05.11Part 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 blacken the corr

2、esponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1 Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: Is that 6 a.m. workout getting in the way of good sleep? Dont think your fat cellswon't notice. A new study published in The Annals of Internal Medicine (a medicaljournal) finds that inadequate s

3、hut-eye has a harmful effect on fat calls, reducing theirability to respond to insulin (胰岛素) by about 30 percent. Over the long-term，thisdecreased 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 w

4、eight gain. . (76) But Americans dont seem to be getting the messaee that we need seven to nine hours per night. (77) Brady exolains that the fat cells responded significantly to the loss of sleep. .1. According to the passage，lack of the sleep for a long while can probably lead to all of the follow

5、ing EXCEPT_.A. heart disease B. weight gain C. diabetes D. 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 medical experiment3. What does the word “leach” in the last p

6、aragraph probably mean? A. Leap B. Lead. C. Leam 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 between sleep and weight. C. More than 20% of Americ

7、ans are net 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 Disease B. Sleep Experts Had Exciting Findings in a Fat Study C. Americans Should Have More

8、Than Six Hours of SleepD. Bad Things Happen if Fat Cells Become Our Friend这篇短文讲睡眠的重要性，不足的睡眠会引起种种不良的后果。76句的翻译是：但是美国人似乎仍不明白：我们每晚需要7至9小时的睡眠。77句的翻译是：布莱德解释说：脂肪细胞对睡眠的减少会产生强烈的反应。1至5题的答案是：ACDDBPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: The top of the world is a wonderland. In winter, the

9、 temperature often falls to -30 and the sun never rises. The ocean is surrounded by frozen ground. There are few people or trees, but to polar bears, the Arctic (北极) is home. . (78) Polar bears have thick fur，big paws and other features that make them wellprepared for life in their tough environment

10、.(79) Although these bears are strong swimmers, they are no match for lightning swift seals in the water. .6. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Climate Change in the Arctic B. How to' Protect the Environment C. TheArctic Is Home to Polar Bears D. Polar Bears in Danger7. Where do polar

11、bears usually hunt seals?A. On land. B. In open watar. C. In openings in the sea ice. 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.

12、Starving polar bears are increasingly coming into villages, where they may be killed either 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 growin

13、g distance between ice packs is not a problem for polar bears, because they are excellent swimmers.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.这篇短文讲地球变暖使北极熊处境危险。78句的

14、翻译是：北极熊有厚密的皮毛、宽大的脚掌以及其他特征，这些特征使他们能够适应艰苦的环境。79句的翻译是：尽管北极熊是游泳健将，在水中，他们也无法与快速的敏捷的海豹匹敌。6至10题的答案是：DCBCDPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: Imagine a school that expected its students to become literate (有读写能力的)without any formal instruction. Most parents would be alarmed by su

15、ch 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 that we teach? . (80) It's also

16、a safe way for children to experience for themselves how a lie usually goes out of control. .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 less

17、ons and school life to encourage 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 perag

18、raph that_.A. there tends to be disagreement 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 adoptin

19、g strategies to improve school attendance13. 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 librarian C. reporter D manager15. Which of the following is NOT mentionad in the passage as a way t

20、o build character in children?A. Story readings and discussions, B. Osmosis.C. Taking every opportunity to teach character. D.Role play.这篇短文讲美德与学生发展之间的关系。80句的翻译是：让孩子们亲身经历，看到一个谎言是如何失控的，也不失为一种安全的教育方法。11至15题的答案是：BCCAAPart Vocabulary and Structure (30%) Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete s

21、entences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. So much_about his ships on the sea that he didn't sleep for a single minute all night. 选择A. did he worry

22、17. His new novel is said_into a film last year. 选择D. to have been made18. He tried several times to pass the exam. _the end, he succeeded. 选择B.In 19. The report of an earthquake (地震) in the South China Sea has not been _yet. 选择D. confirmed20. The clouds ere gathering. We'd better hurry and _the

23、 department store in case it rains.选择C. head for 21. There is only one boat_for hire. I'm afraid you have to wait for the next one. 选择D. available22. I thimk fishing is a nice hobby but needs a good deal of _. 选择D. patience23. Finally we made a _that I should cook dinner and she would wash up af

24、ter. 选择B. bargain 24.The old man was found_on the floor. 选择 A. lying dead 25. If one_ a crime, he will be punished. 选择B. commits 26. If you insist on doing that, please take me into_. 选择D.consideration27. The letters PTA_parect-teacher association. 选择A. stand for 28. On_side of the street were stand

25、ing young boys and girls to welcome the President. 选择C.either 29. Hospital doctors don't go out very often as their work_all their time. 选择D.takes up30. The_of blood always makes him sick. 选择A. sight 31. She sent her application to the university last week,but_any response up to now. 选择D. hasn&#

26、39;t received32. _by the teacher in class, John felt quite depressed and kept silent the whole evening. 选择C. Criticized 33. I'd play football with you now if I_ ten years younger. 选择D. were34. All the books, _had some pictures in them, were sent to the little girl.选择A. which 35. It is known that

27、_Galileo invented _telescope.选择B./.the 36.The silk produced in Hangzhou feels extremely_. 选择A. soft 37. Not a single mistake_in the test. 选择B. did he make 38. Would you mind_a photo of you? 选择C. my taking 39. The lady treats the boy next door well as if he_ her own son. 选择C. were 40. The city _I was

28、 bom is on the new railway line.选择D. where41. It_yesterday, for the ground is still wet now.选择A. must have rained 42. If professor Jones arrives tomorrow, either you or I_to meet him at the airport. 选择C. am 43. _with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain doesn't seem high at all选择A.

29、When compared 44. On this special occasion I'd like to express my_wishes for your future happiness. 选择 C. hopeful 45. He doesn't spend much time_ his homework. 选择C. on Part III Identification (10%) Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Id

30、entify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 46 He is such strong a man that he can lift stones like this one. A B C D 选择A 47. It was until after his death that he was recognized as a great composer.: A B C D 选择A48.Get to the top of the hill，but you

31、will see the whole city. A B C D 选择C49. Is that the reason because you are in favor of the proposal? A B C D 选择C50. There was so much noise in the room that I could hardly hear myself to think.A B C D 选择D51.When Daddy will come back，I am going to tell him everything about your poor A B C performance

32、 at school.D 选择A52. Some people like to eat apples, but others prefer bananas for apples. A B C D 选择D53.Most tree forgs change colors from time to time to fit in with its environment.A B C D 选择D54. As a slow student, Jane hasn't finished her test in time, is she? A B C D选择D55. There are only two

33、 things worth to read in this newspaper-the TV A B Clistings and the sports page. D 选择BPart 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 ONE answer that best fits into

34、 the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Life as a woman in. the colonial (殖民的) America seems quite different from it is today. Women were considered inferior to men, a fact 56 in tradition, law, and religion.Their place wes in the home, 57 they ware to serve as devot

35、ed wives and mothers. They were therefore considered unfit to operate 58 political beings and unable to 59 the benefits of citizenship given to men. Very few women 60 a college education, secured a well-paid job, or pursued a fruitful career. Other than marrying well, they could do 61 to improve the

36、ir economic status. 62 their secondary status, women 63 play a central role in developing, civilizing, and advancing the nation long before the United States gained its independence 64 Great Britain. During the colonial period, they made great contributions to family and community. They worked along

37、side their husbands 65 family survival demanded that chores (杂事) be shared by all. Women helped to sow, plant, and harvest crops. They 66 pigs and chickens, planted gardens and milked cows. This need for shared male and female labor 67 a constant theme (主题)as families moved to the frontier, where al

38、l family membexs' having to work 68 essential. 69 scholars still debate the natuxe of white women's standing during the colonial period, many of them admit that colonial women 70 some standing in their families and communities 71 their contributions were so essential.A woman might 72 chores

39、in the home but also asaist her husband in 73 a newspaper or a store. But this cooperative(合作的)approach did not translate into 74 rights for women; instead, it 75 the realities and uncertainties of colonial life. 56. 选择A. rooted 57. 选择D. where 58. 选择B. as 59. 选择C. enjoy 60. 选择C. acquired 61. 选择D. li

40、ttle62. 选择A. In spite of 63. 选择B. did 64. 选择D. from65. 选择D. while66. 选择A. raised 67. 选择C. remained 68. 选择B. proved 69. 选择C. Although 70. 选择D. achieved71. 选择A. because 72. 选择B. perform 73. 选择D. running74. 选择 B. equal 75. 选择C. reflects Part V Translation (20%) Section A Directions: In this part there

41、are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context. 76. But Americans dont seem to be getting the messaee that we need seven to nine hours per night.翻译: 但是美国人似乎仍不明白：我们每晚需要7至9小时的睡眠。77. Although these bears are strong swimmers, they are no match for lightning swift seals in the water.翻译: 布莱德解释说：脂肪细胞对睡眠的减少会产生强烈的反应。78. Polar bears have thick fur，big paws and other features th