安徽省2012年普通高等学校专升本试题及答案

1、2012年安徽省专升本英语试卷及答案 注意事项：1.试卷共8页，请用黑色签字笔答题，答案写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。2.答题前请将答题纸上密封线内的项目填写完整。 PartI Vocabulary and Structure(1 point each;30 point in all)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the four choices

2、marked A,B,C and D,and then write the write the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet. 1.Hello, _ Kate？ Yes, speaking.A. is this B. is that C. are you D. is it2. By the time I got home, my mother _ to bed.A. went B. was getting C. had gone D. has gone3 _ everything _ ，it was not a bad holiday.A.

3、brining-into effects B. learning-by heart C. petting-into practice D. taking-into account4. When waiting at a bus stop for a long time, most people often look _ and asleep.A. bored B. surprised C. excited D. amused5. _ the effective method , I answered all the questions correctly.A. Thanks to B. In

4、case of C. As well as D.Apart from6. If you are like most people , your intelligence _ from season to season.A. turns B. change C. varies D. ranges7. No cream hot me, thanks. I am _ a diet.A. in B. on C. from D. off8. _ really worries George is that his parents expect too much of him.A. What B. This

5、 C. Whichever D. It9.Mary loves Jazz, and she has played _ for years.A. piano B. a piano C. one piano D. the piano10.Ted made up has mind soon and accepted the invitation _ .A. without hesitation B. without doubt C.without understanding D. without exception11.It is good manners _ help to others when

6、 they are in need.A. to obtain B. obtaining C. to offer D. offering12. _ youve grown your favorite flowers, the following job is to take care.A. Although B. Before C. While D.13. Huangshan Mountain is really a magnificent place for an enjoyable and _ vacation.A.dull B. annual C. relaxing D. noisy14.

7、Laura _ her parents travel abroad once a year.A. and B. together with C. as well as D. accompanied by15.Who broke the window ? Not meIt must have been _ else.A. someone B. anyone C. everybody D. nobody16.Some people are willing to rend _ cars instead of new ones to save money. A. abandoned B. parked

8、 C. used D. broken17. Jack, the boss, asked Steven to leave _ , she was filed.A.whats more B.in other words C.on the contrary D.in addition18.On hearing the joke, we all _ laughter.A.broke out B.burst into C.held back D.gave off19.Mike takes a walk everyday. _ is good for his health.A.that B.what C.

9、which D.as20.Only in this way _ the plan successfully.A.we can carry out B.we can agree onC.can we agree on D.can we carry out21 .It was when Tom got to the office _ the telephone rang.A.Which B.that C.how D.what22.One of the first known methods of advertising is the outdoor _ .A.display B.Journey C

10、.exercise D.adventure23.Sometimes, to admit _ something wrong is not that difficult.A. doing B.having done C.to have done D.to do24. _ , Im busy at the moment. Can I call you back latter?A. Luckily B.Theoretically C.Generally D.Actually25.It is so considerate of you to come and see me _ at the airpo

11、rt.A.away B.off C.through D.out26.I cant sleep at night.Ive been under_ recently because of the examination.A.consideration B.control C.discussion D.pressure27.I wish to apply for the position _ in yesterdays newspaper.A.to advertise B.advertised C.to be advertised D.advertising28.The manage suggest

12、ed that the meeting _ till next week.A.is postponed B.has been postponedC.was postponed D.be postponed29.Listening to light music can help patients make a(n) _ after an operation.A.mistake B.impression C.recovery D.living30.-May I ask you some questions? -Sure,_ ,please.A.Go ahead B.Its depends C.Co

13、me on D.I see. Part II Cloze (1 point each;15 points in all)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage.in. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and write the cor res ponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Anne-Marie Garrard was s

14、hocked when it was announced that she had won the Personal Assistant of the Year award.The other _31_ seemed to be very strong, and I have to say I found the selection really _32_ , she says,I dont think I had _33_ of the chance to win._34_ I heard my name, my legs were _35_ weak that I could hardly

15、 stand up. She laughs. So how was the best personal assistant _36_ from a group of extremely good and very different individuals? The _37_ decision was reached after a whole day of tests,interviews and exercises. Garrard believe the skills she uses _38_ her job helped her to perform well. _39_ , alt

16、hough most of her work is for her companys Managing Director, she works for six bosses _40_, so she always tried to be _41_ for anything that might happen.Now her firm has _42_ for its summer break, _43_ Garrard is going to relax. _44_ it opens again, there is a pay rise waiting for her. But Garrard

17、 is never satisfied with what she has achieved. Theres always _45_ for personal development. You must keep trying to improve, she says.31. A. judges B. candidates C. listeners D. directors32. A. hard B. boring C. simple D. safe33. A. some B. none C. any D. neither34. A. Unless B. When C. Until D. Wh

18、ether35. A. rather B. very C. too D. so36. A. kept B. protected C. chosen D. prevented37. A. final B. sudden C. easy D. temporary38. A. from B. by C. off D. in39. A. In short B. For instance C. At last D. As a result40. A. in all B. for all C. above all D. at all41. A. cared B. paid C. prepared D. k

19、nown42. A. opened B. closed C. resumed D. returned43. A. and B. or C. because D. if44. A. Whenever B. Wherever C. As far as D. As soon as45. A. money B. room C. award D. Future Part III Reading Comprehension (2 points each; 50 points in all)Section ADirections: There are four passages in this sectio

20、n. Each passage is followed by five 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 write the cor res ponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Trend-benders（反潮族）are people who try to bring old styles back

21、to life, and they encourage people to make some changes in their lifestyles. Trend-benders ride their bikes to work even though they can afford cars, and they write letters instead of e-mail and read paper books instead of e-books. Some trend-benders want to raise awareness about their passion and e

22、ncourage others to act in the same way. For them, bend the trend is a social movement that invites everyone to make a lifestyle change. For example,they example to work by bicycle instead of going by car,to reduce greenhouse gas emissions(排放).When it comes to reading,trend-benders have their own ide

23、as. Both paper books and e-books have their appeal. However the beauty and attraction of real books. I even like the smell! E-books lose somethingjust like the difference between enjoying video at home and seeing a movie in the theater.46. trend-benders are those _. A.who like driving to work B.who

24、enjoy reading e-books C.who try to bring old styles back to life D.who try to enjoy the comforts of modern life47. Bend the trend is a social movement that encourages people _. A.to change their lifestyles B.to read electronic books C.to travel by car D.to write e-mail48. Why do some trend-benders t

25、ravel to work by bicycle instead of going by car? A.Because they are concerned about environment protection. B.Because they want to save money to buy a greenhouse. C.Because they want to improve their physical health. D.Because they are too young to afford cars.49. According to trend-benders,real bo

26、oks _. A.have no smell B.have their appeal C.are not easy to lose D.are less attractive than e-books50. Which is the best title for the passage? A.People Trying to Bring Old Styles Back to Life. B.Advantages and Disadvantages of E-books. C.The Beauty and Attraction of Real Books. D.A Social Movement

27、 of Traveling by Bike. Passage2 Swapping postcards has become an interesting hobby for people who are curious about the big world in which they live .Swapping postcards can keep pen friends in touch .A postcard is a simple and beautiful way for someone to share his thoughts and memories .There are s

28、ome great websites that can help one develop his interest in postcard swapping .For example,started in 2005 by a Portuguese citizen,is a free website that connects people who share a passion for swapping postcards.If you want to receive postcards from other members ,you should e-mail a postcard to t

29、he address sent by the website after registration(注册) .After the individual confirms that he has received the card, your name will be added to the list of people to receive postcards .Swapping postcards with people in other countries is also a great way to learn about the world;each postcard can be

30、a window to another culture. It is like bringing the world to your mailbox.Fiona, a member of ,says,I love swapping postcards!Although it seems quite time-consuming to pick one ,write it and post it ,it is the amusement of receiving a flash of sunshine or humor that makes it worthwhile.51.The underl

31、ined word Swappingin Paragraph 1 means _ .A.exchanging B.designing C.collecting D.writing 52.The first paragraph tells us that _ .A.postcards are simple and beautifulB.Swapping postcards is a hobby for all peopleC.Swapping postcards can keep pen friends in contactD.Those who swap postcards have lost

32、 interest in the real word53.Which of the following is true of ?A.Its members should pay for registrationB.It was created for a particular purposeC.Its members can share different hobbiesD.It was started by a group of citizens54.When will your name be added to the list of people to receive postcards

33、 on ?A.After one confirms the reception of your postcard.B.After you e-mail your first postcard.C.After you register on the websiteD.After one receives your address55.In Fionas eyes,swapping postcards is _ .A.time-saving B.labor-saving C.worthwhile D.humorous Passage 3 Listening is an extremely comp

34、lex communicative activity. In order to have a better understanding, to anticipate what is coming is very important.An effective listener should continuously develop more or less specific readiness for what will come next. If a listener hears what he has expected, it will be much easier for him to r

35、eceive the information.But if what he hears is totally out of his expectation,he will fail to get the message.The skill to anticipate what is coming in listening comprehension depends largely on the listeners familiarity with the theme（主题）of the message.It also depends on the listeners knowledge of

36、the speaker as well as the situation.Obviously, when we listen to something that we already have some information about, it is generally much easier for us to take in the new information .Therefore,pre-listening preparation seems to play an important role in increasing our comprehension .Before actu

37、al listening ,we could perhaps first give some thought to the topic ,discuss it with others ,and then read some related material and do some vocabulary work. If we could make ourselves fully prepared for the coming talks or lectures,we are more likely to become effective listeners.Of course,readines

38、s beforehand is not at all enough .Active thinking must take place all the way through .In fact ,we should always try to think ahead of the speaker.56.The passage is most possible taken from _ .A.a novel B.a textbook C.a news report D.a fashion magazine57.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.H

39、ow to think actively in listening comprehension.B.How to develop specific readiness before listening.C.The skills in anticipating in listening comprehension.D.The importance of anticipating in listening comprehension.58.The skill to anticipate in listening comprehension depends largely on _ .A.the l

40、isteners emotionB.the difficulty of the messageC.the listeners communicative skillsD.The listeners familiarity with the topic59.In order to anticipate ,the first thing to do before actual listening may be _ .A.do some vocabulary workB.think about the topicC.read some related materialD.discuss the to

41、pic with others60.What is the authors attitude towards anticipating in listening comprehension?A.Neutral. B.Positive. C.Negative. D.Critical. Passage 4When men get stick，they act like babies ，say women . But maybe the fairer sex should learn something useful from these guys -it could save their live

42、s， say researchers at the University of Michigan.When women have a heart attack ,theyre more likely to put off seeking help the men ,and after an attack,theyre less likely to take steps to improve their health . Whats the reason for the different responses? The results of a survey suggest that women

43、 are too tough; they think heart problem are simply not a big deal . When Steven Erickson and his colleagues asked 348 men and 142 women who had been admitted to the hospital for a heart attack about their symptoms and medication (用药情况)，they found that even though the women had more symptoms and wer

44、e taking more medicine they rated their disease as being no more severe than the men did .For more on women and heart disease ,go to .61. The underlined expression the fairer sex in Paragraph 1 refers to _ .A. men B. babies C. women D.researchers62. The fairer sex should learn s

45、omething useful from the guys to _ . A.save others lives B.take less medicine C.seek help when sick D.act like babies when sick63.When women have a heart attack, _ . A.they take it seriously B.they have less symptoms than men C.they take no medicine D.theyre more likely to delay seeking help64.How i

46、s the second paragraph organized? A.By defining. B.By classifying. C.By comparing and contrasting D.By analyzing cause and effect.65.According to the passage,you may _ to find more information about women and heart disease. A.conduct a survey B.consult your doctor C.turn to researchers in person D.g

47、o to a particular website Section BDirections：The following is a short passage about how to find friends on the InternetAfter reading the passage, you are required to complete each of the five statements within three words. The answers are required to be written after the corresponding numbers on th

48、e Answer Sheet. Finding Friends on the Internet Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning more about new cultures. With the Internet, finding friends has become much easier. Here are some tips on finding on the Internet: Search the I

49、nternet for reputable（声誉好的）services. Look for reviews of such sites to learn more about others studentexperiences. Dont join a service until you have done research. Check to see if you can use a nickname, instead of your real name, to protect your number and birthday. Stop contact with others if you

50、 feel uncomfortable with the topics of the conversation. Try to use the language you are studying when communicating with others. Asking appropriate questions will also help you learn about other cultures. Remember: To understand a whole culture, you have to talk to many people.66. Finding friends o

51、nline may help students_ their language skills and learn more about new cultures.67. Before you join an Internet service, you have to _.68. To protect your identity online, youd better not use your _.69. Giving _ information to anyone online could be dangerous.70. Talking to many people is necessary

52、 for one to understand a whole _. Part IV Translation (5 points each; 30 points in all)Directions: Read the following passage and translate the underlined sentences into Chinese. Remember to write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. (71)Can love really last a lifetime? Absolutely. (72) But only if you believe the fairy tale of living happily for ever. A team of scientists recently found that (73) romantic love involves chemical changes in the brain that last 12