1、江苏省普通高校专转本选拔考试英语测试题( 二)Part I Reading Comprehension（共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，共 40 分）Passage OneA student is learning to speak British English. He wants to know: Can I speak with American? Can they understand me? Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British English and American Engl
2、ish? How important are these differences?Certainly, there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital“ and “Have you a pen?“ Americans say “in the hospital“ and “Do you have a pen?“ Pronu
3、nciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound the rs in words like “bird“ and “hurt“. Speakers of British English do not sound the rs in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour“ and “honour“ are British Engli
4、sh. “Color” and “honor“ are American English. These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary are not important, however, for the most part, British and American English are the same language.1. According to this passage, a student who is learning to speak American English might
5、 be afraid that _.A. British people cant understand him B. American people cant understand himC. the grammar is too hard for him D. the spelling is too hard for him2. American English and British English are different in _.A. spelling B. pronunciation C. grammar D. all of the above3. What is not men
6、tioned in the passage?A. Whether there are differences between British English and American English.B. Whether British and American English are one language or twoC. How the differences between British English and American English came aboutD. How important the differences are4. Most _ say “Do you h
7、ave a watch”.A. British people B. Americans C. children D. teachers5. According to the passage, British people and Americans have _ difficulty in understanding each other.A. little B. much C. some D. greatPassage TwoHappiness is contagious, researchers reported on Thursday.People with the most socia
8、l connections spouses, friends, neighbors and relatives were also the happiest, the data showed. “Each additional happy person makes you happier，” Christakis said.“Imagine that I am connected to you and you are connected to others and others are connected to still others. It is this fabric of humani
9、ty, like an American patch quilt.”Each person sits on a different colored patch. “Imagine that these patches are happy and unhappy patches. Your happiness depends on what is going on in the patch around you，” Christakis said.“It is not just happy people connecting with happy people, which they do. A
10、bove and beyond, there is this contagious process going on.”And happiness is more contagious than unhappiness, they discovered.“If a social contact is happy, it increases the likelihood that you are happy by 15 percent，” Fowler said. “A friend of a friend, or the friend of a spouse or a sibling (兄弟姐
11、妹), if they are happy, increases your chances by 10 percent，” he added.A happy third degree friend the friend of a friend of a friend increases a persons chances of being happy by 6 percent.“But every extra unhappy friend increases the likelihood that youll be unhappy by 7 percent” Fowler said.The f
12、inding is interesting and it is useful, too, Fowler said.“Among other benefits, happiness has been shown to have an important effect on reduced mortality (死亡率 ), pain reduction, and improved cardiac (心脏的 ) function. So better understanding of how happiness spreads can help us learn how to promote a
13、healthier society，” he said.The study also fits in with other data suggested in 1984 that having $ 5,000 extra increased a persons chances of becoming happier by about 2 percent.“A happy friend is worth about $ 20,000,” Christakis said.6. According to the research, your happiness _.A. has nothing to
14、 do with your workmates or schoolmatesB. has something to do with anyone who has a close relationship with youC. depends on those who are in favour of you or are against youD. has little to do with what social connections you have7. The underlined word “contagious” in the first paragraph means _.A.
15、infectious B. beautiful C. effective D. prior8. It can be inferred that_.A. happiness spreads as fast and widely as unhappinessB. unhappiness spreads faster and more widely than happinessC. happiness spreads faster and more widely than unhappinessD. the spread of unhappiness has not been studied by
16、researchers9. Which of the following will increase your chances of becoming happier most?A. Being in a party with a happy atmosphere.B. A happy experience of your brother or your parents.C. A happy trip to a foreign country of your friends.D. Happiness of your friends friend.10. What does Christakis
17、 mean by saying “A happy friend is worth about $ 20,000” ?A. A happy friend can help you bring in a wealth of $20,000.B. A happy friend is a wealth which is worth about $20,000.C. A happy friend increases your chances of being happy by 2%.D. A happy friend increases your chances of being happy by 8%
18、.Passage ThreeMost people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.“ In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
19、The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future-for example, getting into college or getting a good job-that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy lifes simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening
20、to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the act
21、ivities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simp
22、ly help out around the house by washing the dishes. 11. The best title of this passage is _.A. The Secrets of Happiness B. Money Makes You Happy C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy D. Good Friends Make You Happy 12. The second paragraph tells us that _.A. the more friends you have, the hap
23、pier youll be B. we shouldnt think about our futureC. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life D. some people fail to live a happy life 13. The passage gives us _ pieces of advice on happiness.A. one B. two C. three D. four 14. The writer thinks that _.A. everyone knows how to live a happier
24、life B. its wrong to spend time on work C. hobbies take up too much time D. doing good things for someone can make you happier 15. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?A. Reading a good book. B. Traveling to a foreign country.C. Playing a sport. D. Spending time with close friends.
25、Passage FourSo long as teachers fail to distinguish between teaching and learning, they will continue to undertake to do for children that which only children can do for themselves. Teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them. It is certainly not endless hours spent in activities abo
26、ut reading. Douglas insists that “reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible.“Teaching and learning are two entirely different processes. They differ in kind and function.The function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it
27、 possible for children to devise the most efficient system for teaching themselves to read. Teaching is also apublic activity: It can be seen and observed.Learning to read involves all that each individual does to make sense of the world of printedlanguage. Almost all of it is private, for learning
28、is an occupation of the mind, and that processis not open to public scrutiny.If teacher and learner roles are not interchangeable, what then can be done through teachingthat will aid the child in the quest (探索) for knowledge? Smith has one principal rule for allteaching instructions. “Make learning
29、to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful, enjoyable and frequent experience for children.“When the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are, and when both teacher and learner fulfill them appropriately, then much of the pressure and feeling of failure for both is eliminat
30、ed. Learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where childrenare given the opportunity to solve the problem of leaning to read by reading.16. The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that _.A. it is one of the most difficult school coursesB.
31、 students spend endless hours in readingC. reading tasks are assigned with little guidanceD. too much time is spent in teaching about reading17. The teaching of reading will be successful if _.A. teachers can improve conditions at school for the studentsB. teachers can enable students to develop the
32、ir own way of readingC. teachers can devise the most efficient system for readingD. teachers can make their teaching activities observable18. The word “scrutiny“ in Para.3 most probably means “ _“.A. inquiry B. observation C. control D. suspicion19. According to the passage, learning to read will no
33、 longer be a difficult task when _.A. children become highly motivatedB. teacher and learner roles are interchangeableC. teaching helps children in the search for knowledgeD. reading enriches childrens experience20. The main idea of the passage is that _.A. teachers should do as little as possible i
34、n helping students learn to readB. teachers should encourage students to read as widely as possibleC. reading ability is something acquired rather than taughtD. reading is more complicated than generally believedPart II Vocabulary and Structure（共 40 小题，每小题 1 分，共 40 分）21. To a great , the way you lea
35、rn at college is different from that when you were in high school.A. amount B. extent C. reason D. goal22. Go back to the factory on time, or you will be_.A. hired B. rented C. employed D. fired23. I would much _ it if you could help me carry the luggage. A. appreciate B. apply C. admit D. achieve24
36、. It has been two years since her brother was _ with her parents. A. on contact B. come into contact C. keep contact D. in contact25. One must obtain _ from the landowner to hunt in this forest. A. admiration B. requirement C. permission D. association26. The team leader promised to attend the meeti
37、ng he arrived at the office.A. for the time being B. the moment C. as much as D. the day27. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.A. in that B. in which C. in order that D. in the way28. Its true that not having a car impos
38、es some _, but owning one also complicates life in many ways.A. constructions B. introductions C. instructions D. restrictions29. Its a great pity that the girl _ halfway and dropped out of the competition.A. gave off B. gave out C. gave over D. gave up30. The fact that something is cheap doesnt _ m
39、ean it is of low quality.A. especially B. practically C. necessarily D. specially31. _, her suggestion is of greater value than yours. A. All things considering B. All things considered C. All things were considered D. With all things were considered32. “Shall we go to the restaurant opposite the ci
40、nema for dinner?” “No, its the _ place Id like to go to.”A. worst B. best C. final D. last33. My uncle couldnt remember _ the article the day before yesterday.A. reading B. to have read C. to read D. to reading34. It is important that the old couple _ their reservation before Friday. A. will confirm
41、 B. confirm C. confirms D. must confirm35. Those students have to practice _ times before they can pass the test. A. many more B. more often C. more many D. more several36. _ dog was the first animal to be domesticated is generally agreed upon by authorities in the field. A. Until the B. The C. It w
42、as the D. That the37. Your hair wants _. Youd better have it done tomorrow. A. cut B. to cut C. cutting D. being cut 38. The young man is the CEO of the company, in other words, he is the company.A. in his charge B. under the charge ofC. in the charge of D. in charge of39. Dont worry about the prese
43、nt situation in the world; of people prefer peaceto war. A. most B. a great deal C. the majority D. the number40. Of all the books on the desk, is of any use for our study. A. none B. no one C. neither D. nothing41. It is useful to be able to predict the extent _ which a price change will affect sup
44、ply and demand. A. from B. with C. to D. for42. In order to finish this project the two companies need to with each other. A. cooperate B. control C. compete D. convince43. Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any of what I said. A. notice B. attention C. observation D. warning44. The y
45、oung man _ to drive us to the station, but we preferred to walk. A. invited B. accepted C. refused D. offered45. The boy was too sleepy to be _ of the danger. A. apparent B. capable C. aware D. confident46. The old woman sitting in the corner stood up and _ a policeman for help. A. turned to B. turn
46、ed over C. turned up D. turned down47. They said they would _ for the Sahara Desert the following year. A. set in B. sent for C. set off D. sent off48. This is a young writer. He has published quite a few good stories in recent years. A. promised B. powerless C. promising D. precise49. The government is seriously _ about the problems involved. A. impatient B. inquired C. noted D. concerned50. Considering his contribut
