北京市专升本英语真题及答案

1、北京市 2012 年高职升本科招生统一考试英语考生注意：1. 答案必须写在答题纸上。2. 本试卷共 8 页，满分为 100 分，考试时间为 120 分钟。Part IVocabulary and StructureDirections: In this part, there are 15 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the mostappropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked with A., B., C. and

2、 D. Then you should write the letter inthe corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.1. It is raining sothat we cango out without an umbrella.A. hard; hardB. hard; hardlyC. hardly; hardD. hardly; hardly2. A terrible earthquake happened in that district at the end of 2004,it.many countries in the world

3、 paid close attention toA. that3. I unexpectedlyA. ran afterB. whichhim on the street yesterday evening.B. ran throughC. whenC. ran toD. whereD, ran into4. -Can I pay the bill by check?- Sorry, sir. But it is our rule that paymentbe made in cash.A. canB. needC. shallD. will5. My train arrives there

4、at eight. The plane I would like to takeby then.A. will have leftB. has leftC. had leftD. would leave6. I have no idea which was the better, so I tookof them.A. anyB. bothC. eachD. some7. You should allow your child to voice his opinionsthey are different from yours.A. as ifB. beforeC. even ifD. unl

5、ess8.a heavy traffic jam on the highway, the taxi driver had to take a different route.A. HavingB. It hadC. There wasD. There being9. Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completelyto the outside world.A. losingB. lostC. to be lostD. having been lost10. I dont like these gloves. Please show

6、me another.A. coupleB. oneC. pairD. piece11. -Did you listen to the speech?-No. Weit, but we had lots of traffic on the way.A. could have attended12. What he said severelyA. injuredB. must have attendedmy feelings.B. hurtC. didnt attendC. spoiltD. hadnt attendedD. wounded13. The fans were very excit

7、ed at the newsDjokovic won 2012Australian Open.A. thatB. howC. whatD. which14. Smokingin all public places in China from May1,2011.A. prohibitedB. prohibitsC. is prohibitingD. is prohibited15. The cakes are delicious. Hed like to havethird one becausesecond one is rather too small.A. a; aB. the; the

8、C. a; theD. the; aPart IIReading ComprehensionDirections: There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinishedstatements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. You should choose themost appropriate ans

9、wer and write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the following passageJob Search and Career Planning SeminarsDo you want to grow with the company but arent sure what direction you should take? Do you read internal jobpostings but not apply for j

10、obs because you are not sure how to write a resume or fill in the required application form? Doyou go for interviews but feel nervous about answering the questions?The Human Resources Department is considering offering two three-hour seminars for employees who would like tolearn more about our job p

11、osting policy, career planning and job searching techniques. The seminars would be offered onevening or weekends and would cover the following topics.-Session 1 - Career planningIn this session you would learn how to: set goals, priorities, and timelines document your skills and abilities analyze yo

12、ur personality and interests determine the type of job that suits you best create the learning plan-Session 2 - Job Search TechniquesIn this session you would learn how to write a great resume complete an application form develop strong cover letters prepare for an interview answer common interview

13、questions-If you are interested in attending one or both of these sessions, please fill one of the attached forms and leave it in thelabeled envelope. If there is enough interest in this sessions, dates will be scheduled and interested employees will becontacted.16. How long does it take if an emplo

14、yee participates in both sessions?A. Two weekendsB. Three weekendsC. Five hoursD. Six hours17. Which of the following is one of the topics of session 2?A. Goal settingB. interview preparationC. learning planningD. personality analysis18. If an employee wants to improve his resume and cover letters,

15、which session(s) should he go to?A. Both sessionsB. Session 1C. Session 2D. Neither session19. Who will be the most likely participants of the above seminars?A. Anyone looking for a jobC. Future employees of the companyB. Former employees of the companyD. Current employees of the companyQuestions 20

16、 to 23 are based on the following passageWhite rice is the worlds most popular form of rice. But it goes through a milling process that removes many nutrients（营养成分）. As a result, people who eat a poor diet based on white rice may not get enough vitamin A.Each year about 250,000 to 500,000 children g

17、o blind from vitamin A deficiency . The World Health Organization（WHO） says half of them die within a year of losing their sight. Vitamin A deficiency is a problem especially in Africaand Southeast Asia.So scientists thought of an answer. They combined white rice with plant compounds that the body c

18、an change intovitamin A. These plant colorings give the rice a golden color.The scientists also thought of a plan to give away this Golden Rice for free to poor farmers. But the rice cannot be madeusing traditional methods. The scientists worked for ten years, until 1990, to develop the technology t

19、o add genes to rice.Then it took nine more years to get the genes they wanted into the seed.Professor Ingo Potrykus says rice with two added genes will be available in 2013. One gene comes from maize, or corn,and the other from a soil bacterium（细菌）.Opponents say such crops may cause environmental da

20、mage by breeding withother plants. Opponents also question the safety of Golden Rice. However, Mr. Potrykus says Golden Rice has never beenshown to be unsafe for the environment or people. Many agricultural organizations support the project.20. What is the probable reason why some people do not get

21、enough Vitamin A?A. Because they are short of foodC. Because white rice contains no vitaminB. Because they feed on white riceD. Because white rice has no nutrients21. The underlined word “deficiency” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.A. additionB. averageC. increaseD. shortage22. When did the

22、scientists begin to develop the technology to add genes to Golden Rice?A. In 1980B. In 1990C. In 2000D. In 200423. What is professor Potrykuss attitude towards the breeding of Golden Rice?A. DoubtfulB. NegativeC. NeutralD. PositiveQuestion 24 to 27 are based on the following passage.Scientists can l

23、earn about man by studying animals, such as mice, rats and monkeys. The scientists in a laboratory areexperimenting on mice and they are studying the relationship between diet and health.In this experiment, the scientists are studying the relationship between the amount of food the mice can eat and

24、theirhealth. The mice are in three groups. All these groups are receiving the same healthy diet. But the amount of food that eachgroup is receiving is different. The first group is eating one cup of food each day, the second two cups, and the third threecups.After three years, the healthiest group i

25、s the one that is only eating one cup of food each day. The mice in this group arethinner than normal mice but they are more active. Most of the day, they are running, playing with one another, and using theequipment in their cages. Also, they are living longer. Mice usually live for two years, whil

26、e most of the mice in this groupare still alive after three years.The second group of mice is of normal weight. They are healthy, too. They are active, but not as active as the thinnermice. But they are only living about two years.The last group of mice is receiving more food than the other two grou

27、ps. Most of the day, these mice are eating orsleeping. They are not active. These mice are living longer than the scientists thoughtabout a year and a half, but they arenot healthy. The are sick more often than the other two groups.24. The first group is the thinnest mainly becauseA.they run and pla

28、y all day longC.they live longer than the other groups.B.they eat only one cup of food a dayD.they are bored with the kind of food in the cup25. How long do normal mice live according to the passage?A.about one yearB.about a year and a halfC.about two yearsD.about three years26. What can we learn fr

29、om the experiment?A.daily amount of food may influence our healthC.sleeping may have nothing to do with weight27. This passage is mainly about the relationship betweenB.less exercise may make us live longerD.playing with others may help us sleep better.A.food and healthB.sleep and weightC.weight and

30、 exerciseD.exercise and equipmentQuestions 28 to 31 are based on the following passage.The number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States has increased continually for fifthyear.The Institute of International Education in New York released its annual”Open Doors” r

31、eport this week. It says a record ofmore than 720,000 students from other countries were studying in America during the last school year. The number was 5%higher than the year before and almost one-third higher than ten years ago.There were big increases from China, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Iran and V

32、enezuela. Almost 22% of international studentswere Chinese, with increases especially at the undergraduate level. Together, almost half of all international students camefrom China, India and South Korea.Peggy Blumenthal at the institute says that Chinese students are now studying throughout the Uni

33、ted States. Twenty yearsago, students from China only knew of a handful of the US institutions, but now they are admitted into the US communitycolleges, small liberal arts institutions, and research universitiesreally spread across the US. Ms. Blumenthal suggests thatone reason for the increase is a

34、 lack of space in Chinese colleges for everyone who wants an education. She says studentsand their parents are also looking for a different educational experience.More international students study in California than in any other states. For ten years in a row, the University of SouthernCalifornia in

35、 Los Angeles led the country, with more than 8,600 foreign students.The most popular area of study for international students is business and management, followed by engineering.28.Big increases in the number of international students were mainly from.A.China, Vietnam, India, etc.C.South Korea, Chin

36、a, Vietnam, etc.B.Iran, China, Saudi, Arabia, etc.D. South Korea, Vietnam, Venezuela, etc.29.According to the passage the number of Chinese students in the US is.A.about 720,000B.about 360,000C.about 158,000D.about 8,60030.Where do Chinese students study in the US today?A.In a handful of institionsC

37、.In small liberal arts institutionsB.In different kinds of institutionsD.In engineering institutions31.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Home Countries of International Students in the USB.Study Areas of International Students in the USC.New Trends of International Stu

38、dents in the USD.Backgrounds of International Students in the USQuestion 32 to 35 are based on the following passage.Step 1: Use open-ended questionsFor a conversation to flow well, its important to ask open questions, these often start with “how”,”when”,”why”, etc. Tryto avoid asking closed questio

39、ns that can be answered with yes or no answer, because closed question tend to kill theconversation.Step 2: Listen activelyPeople speak at 100 to 175 words per minute, but they can listen intelligently at up to 300 words per minute. Since onlya part of our mind is paying attention. It is easy to go

40、into mind driftthinking about other things while listening to someone.The cure for this is active listening, which involves listening with a purpose.Step 3: Create a “cocoon”If youre finding it particularly difficult to concentrate on what someone is saying, try to imagine a “cocoon” aroundyou and t

41、he person youre listening to. Imagine that the cocoon is blocking out all outside distractions(干扰), so you canreally focus on what they are saying.Step 4: Engage with the other personWhen someone is trying to get your attention, or engage you in a conversation, dont turn your back on them, or answer

42、over your shoulder. Instead, turn and face them, engage with them. Good communication is when you really engage. Whenyou are talking to people, observe your body language and your tone of voice. Remember to use gestures, look people in theeye and smile when you talk unless you are complaining about

43、something.32.Which of the following questions tends to kill a conversation according to the passage?A.Why do you like reading novels?C.How do you improve your reading skills?B.What do you usually read?D.Do you like reading science fiction?33.What does the underlined phrase “mind drift”in Step 2 most

44、 probably mean?A.thinking about something elseC.feeling comfortableB.listening with a purposeD.speaking slowly34.What is your purpose to engage with the speaker in a conversation?A. for the tone of your voiceC.for blocking distractionsB.for the use of body languageD. for good communication35.What is

45、 the passage mainly about?A.improvement in communication skills. B.open-ended questions vs. closed questionsC.distractions and concentrationPart IIID.mind drift and engaging in conversationsClozeDirections: There is a passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then cho

46、ose the mostappropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. Then you should write the corresponding letteron the Answer Sheet.I studied engineering after enjoying top marks. Then university life came!I thought that I must have some 36 disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was abso

47、rbing the materials but theywere 37 me. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lecture, study the lessons and then dothe assignments. I couldnt 38 to win the battle.During my darkest hour I 39 home to speak to my father saying “Dad, I dont think I can 40 this.” My father

48、said,“There is no returning home. If you give up, then you are on your own.”I hung up thinking that what an awful heartless thing to say. Then, I 41 to stand up. There seemed to be no other 42available!Soon afterwards, I noticed a poster stating: “Studying Skills” with a place and time to meet.I att

49、ended that meeting and discovered there were several others in a 43 situation and that everyone wanted to help eachother 44 this challenging first semester. I soon found a study partner, who helped me immeasurably, and I am 45 to thisday for his kind help.Yes, it was still a very challenging first y

50、ear, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it.36. A. learning37. A. after38. A. allow39. A. arrived40. A. handle41. A. agreed42. A. chances43. A. familiar44. A. put up45. A. competentPartB. speakingB. behindB. helpB. calledB. adjustB. attemptedB. choicesB. sameB. make up forB. g

51、ratefulWord FormsC. readingC. beyondC. decideC. stayedC. makeC. decidedC. reasonsC. similarC. keep upC. regretfulD. understandingD. underD. affordD. wentD. adaptD. expectedD. repliesD. pleasantD. get throughD. responsibleDirections：There are 10 incomplete sentences in this partYou should fill in eac

52、h blank with theproper form of the word given in the bracketsWrite the word in the corresponding space On the Answer Sheet46. When the article arrived, the editor read the first sentence and then refused to (publication) _ it47. Family members often talk to each other in (formal) _ English.48. We al

53、l believe that technology plays a key role in (shape) _ our life styles.49. They flew to the US reluctantly, which means they went there (willing) _.50. There is (possible) _ that there is life on other planets.51. Obviously you didnt read the (instruct) _ properly.52. She has a (consider) _ amount

54、of influence on the president.53. Why do you insist on (leave) _ your dirty clothes all over the floor?54. Lack of money puts us in a (disadvantage) _ and unfavorable position.55. Before you leave the office, please (connect) _your computer from the Internet.Part VTranslation-English into ChineseDirections：This part is to test your ability to translate English into ChineseThere are 5 sent