2016年广东省学士学位英语历年真题word版

1、2016 年广东省学士学位英语历年真题Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. -

2、 Excuse me, sir. Would you please tell me how to get to Beijing Hotel? - . Wouldyou like to take a bus or walk? A. All right. B. It is OK. C. Yes, of course. D. Don t mention it.2. - How nice your new dress looks on you! - A. Thanks. B. Yours is nice, too. C.I bought it yesterday. D. Really?3. - ? -

3、 Yes. I ll have some salad, roast beef, and mashed potatoesA. . What do youwant to eat B. Are you ready to order now C. Do you want the menu D. Do you like these food4. - Hey, you look concerned. ?- The final exam. I m not fully prepared yAet.What s wrong with you B. Are you ill C. Are you comfortab

4、le D. What s on your mind5. - John, where are the cookies? Don t tell me you ate them all! Again!- . I couldn thelp it. They were so good. A. No, I didn t B. Don t blaCm.eYmese, I did D. Don t be angry6. - Sir, ? - Yes, sir. You ran through the stop sign. May I see your driver license,please? A. why

5、 do you stop me B. what are you doing C. are you stopping me D. did I do anything wrong7. - Hi, Linda, do you think it s possible to have a talk this aft-e-rn_o_o_n_?_, but I ve got apretty tight schedule this afternoon. A. I think it is B. I don tCt.hIink som afraid not D. I dlove to8. - ABC Bookin

6、g Office. Good morning. ?- Yes, I want to fly to Guangzhou the dayafter tomorrow and I want to know if there is a flight sometime around 3 p.m.A. Can I help you8. Do you want to travel C. Where do you want to go D. What do you want me to do9. - Welcome to our shop. Anything I can do for you?- . A. I

7、 m not sure B. I d like a sCw. eI ahtoepr e so D. Thank you very much10. - Have you heard that Wang has divorced her husband? - . She looks quitemiserable. A. I ve heard of it B. I ve never Che. aI rfdeeolfsito sorry D. It s a pity11. - Excuse me, I m afraid . Could you tell me where I am? - You re

8、on the 77thstreet. Where would you like to go? A. I m missing B. I don t know whereCto. Igo ve lost my way D. I am a stranger here12. - What sthe weather like in your hometown? - , usually warm and sunny inspring and autumn. A. It is awful B. I l ike it very much C. It s very nice D. I don t like it

9、 very much13. - Well, ?- I m not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat. A. are you all rightB. what s your questionC. are you feeling good D. what seems to be your trouble14. - Pamela, can you come to a meeting on Friday? - . Let me check my schedule.A. I m not sure B. Never mindC. That s impos

10、sible D. Don t refuse him15. - , Mike. It s a little chilly in her-e-. Okay. Is there anything else I can do for youbefore I leave? A. Take the book with you B. Please close the window C. Give me the remote control D. Turn off the light in the kitchenPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points) Directi

11、ons:There are four passagesin 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 corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center

12、.Passage 1Nearly a quarter-century after a German boy tossed a message in a bottle off a ship in the Baltic Sea, he s received an answer.-yAea1r3-old Russian, Daniil Korotkikh, was walking with his parents on a beach when he saw something glittering lying in the sand. “ I saw that bottle and it look

13、ed interesting, ” Korotkikh told The Associated Press on Tuesday.“ It looked like a Germanbeer bottle with a ceramic plug, and there was a message inside. His father, who kn” ows a little German, translated the letter. I t said:“ My name is Frank, and I m five years old. My dad and I aretraveling on

14、 a ship to Denmark. If you find this letter, please write back to me, and I will write back to you. ” The letter, dated 1987, included an address in the town of Coesfeld. The byoin the letter, Frank Uesbeck, is now 29. His parents still live at the letter addsress. “ Atfirst I didn t believe it, ”Ue

15、sbeck told the AP about getting the response from Korotkikh. In fact, he barely remembered the trip at all; his father actually wrote the letter. The Russian boy said he does not believe that the bottle actually spent 24 years in the sea:“ It would not have survived in the wateall that time, ” he sa

16、id. He believed it had been hidden under the sand where he found it. In the web chat earlier this month, Uesbeck gave Korotkikh his new address to write to and promised to write back when he received his letter.“ He ll definitely get another letter from-yemaer-,old said.” the 29Uesbeck was especiall

17、y thrilled that he was able to have a positive impact on a life of a young person far away from Germany.16. The message in the bottle was found years later. A. 25 B. 24 C. 29 D. 2017. The letter in the bottle was written in . A. Russian B. English C. French D.German18. The letter in the bottle was a

18、ctually written by . A. Frank B. Korotkikh C. Frank sfather D. Korotkikh s father19. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Daniil Korotkikh believed the bottle must have stayed in the sea all the time before he got it.B. Frank, the German man gave the Russian boy his new address.C. Frank

19、and Korotkikh have met each other through the web chat.D. It is likely that Frank and Korotkikh will arrange a meeting in person.20. That the letter is found and answered so many years later is a(n) to all the people.A. surprise B. tragedy C. glory D. honorPassage 2Today, many people are starving to

20、 death. There is a shortage of food and the available is too expensive for hungry people to buy. Therefore, they go without food, or each day have one or two small meals lacking the necessary vitamins to maintain good health. Recently, a man who wanted to understand the conditions of such people con

21、ducted an experiment. He only ate one meal a day for a month but continued to work as he normally did. During the first five days hewas hungry at his regular meal times, but after he had drunk a glass of water his hunger went away. In the evening, when he ate his one meal, he ate quickly and consume

22、d a large amount. During the next few days, although he was not hungry during the day, he quickly noticed every food stall, and the smell of food caught his attention. During the third and fourth weeks, he had hunger pains and lacked physical strength. He looked forward to his one meal and ate it ve

23、ry slowly, enjoying every bite. Without it, he knew he would have hardly enough energy to work. This experience changed his attitude about some things. Having a cup of tea was not just a pastime, it also gave him strength. He more frequently noticed overweight people and people who threw away leftov

24、er food. He realized the importance of food for the very hungry person. He could no longer easily pass by a hungry beggar on the street. But most important, he could now sympathize in a small way with the starving people of the world.21. According to the first paragraph, today the problem with many

25、people is that .A. they don t eat fooBd. they are too poor to buy foodC. the food they eat lacks vitamins D. not enough food is provided to them22. The man ate only one meal a day because .A. there was a serious shortage of food B. it was an effective way of losing weightC. he wanted to know how hun

26、gry people could be D. he could not afford to have three meals a day23. At first, when he was hungry he found that a glass of water .A. got rid of his thirst B. could remove his hungerC. hardly produced any effect D. only made him feel hungrier 24. The experiment made the man realize that .A. most p

27、eople are just eating for fun B. overweight people are wasting foodC. food has a different meaning for people D. leftover food shouldn t be thrown away 25. After the experiment was over, the man might have felt that .A. hunger is less painful once you get used to it B. a man can survive for years on

28、 only one meal a dayC. you enjoy your food more if you go hungry for a while D. something should be done for the hungry people of the worldPassage 3A college education is not just preparation for a career, however. In addition to taking courses in their major field of study, students enroll in elect

29、ive courses. They may take classes that help them understand more about people, nature, government, or the arts. Well-rounded people are likely to be better citizens, better parents and more interesting and interested individuals. Although two-thirds of American high school graduates go on to study

30、in college, recent high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses. Adults of all ages return to the classroom, either for new vocational skills or for personal growth. In 1966, for example, almost 20% of American college students were over age 35. Some 500,000 college students are ove

31、r 50. American faith in the value of education is exemplified by the rising number of Americans who have at least a bachelor desgree. Almost one-quarter of Americans over age 25 are college graduates. College attendance is not reserved for the wealthy and the academically talented. It is available t

32、o anyone who wants to go. Right now about 15 million students are taking advantage of the opportunity. For those not academically prepared to handle college-level work, about 80% of undergraduate schools offer remedial （sometimes called developmental） classes in reading, writing and math. The U.S. h

33、as about 3,700 institutions of higher learning. About 1,600 of these are 2-year schools. More than 2,000 are 4-year schools, many of which also have graduate programs. With so many colleges to choose from, how do prospective students find the right one for their needs? Information about schools is e

34、asy to obtain. Students can write for printed information and applications. Some schools even mail out video. Students can also use computer programs that allow them to specify particular interests and print out a list of schools that fit their description.26. The word“-wroeullnded ” in Paragraph I

35、means .A. well developed in a range of aspects B. rounded in shape or well developedC. well planned and balanced D. full, varied, and satisfying27. According to the text, recent high school graduates in American colleges.A. are a majority B. are a minorityC. form two-thirds of the students D. are no

36、 more than adult students28. American colleges are for .A. the intelligent B. anyone who has a needC. the academically prepared D. the rich who can afford their education29. How many methods can one use to obtain information about schools?A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six30. According to the passage,

37、the most basic reason for the high rate of college enrollment isA. social pressure B. easy access to collegesC. people s faith in education D. the large number of collegesPassage 4A man from New York is suing four big fast-food companies. Caesar Barber is going tocourt because he says high-fat foods

38、 at McDonald s, Burger King, Wendy s, and KFC Corporation destroyed his health. Barber says that he ate at these restaurants four or five times a week for many years. He claims that this diet made him very overweight. According to Mr. Barber, obesity （肥胖症 ） gave him diabetes （糖尿病 ）, high blood press

39、ure, and, two heart attacks. When a reporter asked him why he ate there so often, he said ,“ I was single, it was quick, and I m not avery good cook. ” Barber s lawyer, Samuel Hirsch, says that the suit has two different purposes.The first is to make fast-food restaurants offer healthier foods in sm

40、aller amounts. The suit also asks that fast foods have warning labels similar to labels on cigarettes. Mr. Hirsch says that these labels are necessary because the effects of fast foods are similar to the effects of cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal drugs such as heroin. Two others may soon join Barbe

41、ris FrancessWsiunint., Oane57-year-old retired nurse. Ms. Winn says that she has eaten at fast-food restaurants at least twice a week since 1975. She says that this habit has cause several health problems, including high blood pressure. Isreal Bradley, 59, said eating a pound of French fries every w

42、eek gave him high blood pressure and diabetes. Officials of the fast-food industry attacked the legal action. National Restaurant Association representative Katharine Kim called it ridiculous. KFC spokeswoman Amy Sherwood claimed KFC offers several kinds of foods for people who want to eat healthier

43、. Legal expert Walter Olson agreed that the suit had little chance of success. He said that people were free to make different choices. Whether or not the suit is successful, there is no doubt that Americans have a weight problem. Medical experts say that obesity will soon be America s number one k

44、They have encouraged fast-food companies to offer healthier foods.31. What does the word “ suing ” in the first sente?nce meanA. Attacking B. Mentioning C. Complaining about D. Taking a legal action against32. Caesar Barber s problem is that .A. he does not have a family B. he suffers diseases cause

45、d by overweight C. he has no time for cooking D. he lives near fast food restaurants33. By suing the four big fast food companies, Caesar Barber wants to .A. get them punished B. eat there at a lower priceC. warn the public of the harm of eating fast foods D. replace them with better restaurants34.

46、The other two who may soon join Barber s suit .A. suffer similar diseases to his B. eat as much fast food as he doesC. have a longer history of eating fast food D. visit the fast food restaurants more often35. Fast food restaurants are .A. indifferent to this case B. very worried about this caseC. q

47、uite concerned about this case D. quite optimistic about this casePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points) Directions:In this part, there are 40 incompletesentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark

48、the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. As soon as you take off any clothing, it neatly and place it on the chair. A. wash B.change C. throw D. fold37. It takes only half an hour to go to the museum by a short across the park.A. reach B. cut C. sharp D.

49、 flash38. The trouble is he really likes doing it but he s to admit it.A. shameful B. shamed C.ashamed D. shaming39. Some economists attribute much of the rising wage inequality in this country shiftin favor of the most skilled workers.A. in B. on C. by D. to40. The father went to the door in to a k

50、nock from outside.A. answer B. difficulty C.regard D. case41. When he really does something wrong, he is willing to . A. apply B. apologize C.relieve D. relate42. Her great dream of becoming a writer has finally become . A. practice B. eventC. duty D. reality43. During the afternoon Marilla kept the

51、 child busy with tasks and watched over herwith a keen eye when she did them. A. various B. curious C. anxious D. obvious44. The best way to make friends is to start a conversation with someone and what yourcommon interests are and go from there.A. lead to B. lay down C. keep on D. find out45. She s

52、aid it was important to things correctly and in a businesslike manner. A.handle B. employ C. remember D. reject46. Peter was that there should be no misunderstanding on that point. A. devoted B.excited C. determined D. frightened47. I wanted to pay for the coffee, but I found that all I had was a co

53、uple of coins.A.worthless B. priceless C. invaluable D. inexpensive48. If you are happy and enjoying life, you are automatically , and people around want tobe with you. A. creative B. attractive C. humorous D. honest49. He s the sort of person who y_ou at parties. A. boring B. bearing C. bores D. be

54、ars50. He was enough to see that Jake was the best candidate for the job. A. sensible B.sensitive C. sensational D. sensual51. I m trying to be more when I go shopping, and only buyi ng what I really need. A.economy B. economic C. economical D. economics52. The company isn t doing such big businesAs

55、. able to B. capable to C. able of D.capable of53. Many thousands have benefited the new medical system. A. on B. in C. to D. from54. Most people make such mistakes in their whole life. A. some time B. sometime C.some times D. sometimes55. The university pressure to close its art department. A. deci

56、ded B. made C. resistedD. adopted56. If Peter had given up his part-time job, he the final exam. A. might pass B. mighthave passed C. has passed D. had passed57. All is to give him a warning. A. what is needed B. is needed C. that is needed D.the needed thing58. Mr. Phillips caught up with the boy i

57、n the corridor and his hand on the his shoulder.A. lay B. lain C. lied D. laid59. Such problems air pollution and traffic jams are becoming more and more seriousin some big cities. A. like B. about C. as D. of60. Last year he learned he had expected because he worked a lot harder. A. twice asmuch as

58、 B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as61. I wasn t able to catch the bus. I ten minutes earlieAr. would get up B. sho uld get upC. had got up D. should have got up62. His first novel was a failure, . A. his second novel was either B. so was hissecond novel C. neither was his second novel D. so his second novel was63. hislast word, he g