1、北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2017.05.06Part 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 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howard Hughes. (76) He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time. He bad everything: good look success, power, and a lot of m
3、oney. But he didnt have lave or friendship because he couldnt buy them. All his life he used his money to control everything and everyone around him. In the end, he lost control of everything, even himself.Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston, Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool Company.
4、He was a workaholic（工作狂）and made a lot of money. He bought everything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so Howard could get into them. From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless businessman. Hughess mother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only
5、 child. She protected him and gave him everything. Unfortunately Allene had mental problems. (77)She was afraid of germs and diseases. She was obsessed with Howards health，and he became obsessed win it too.Allene died when Howard was 16 years old. Two years later his father died. Hughes inherited th
6、e Hughes Tool Company. Then he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved to Los Angeles, California. It was there that Howard Hughes began to become a legend （传奇人物）. Hughes began to invest his money in movies. He became an important producer soon after he moved to California. He worked hard, but he also
7、played hard. He became obsessed with power and control. When he couldnt get something legally, he gave money politicians and businessmen so they would help him. He owned a lot of businesses, including airplane companies, a movie studio（制片厂）, Las Vegas hotels, gold and silver mines, and radio and tel
8、evision stations. Once he bought a television studio so he could watch movies all night He also bought a hotel because he wanted to stay in his favorite room for one weekend.1.Accordign to the passage ,Howard Hughes was hot _.A. good-looking B. wealthyC. friendly D. powerful2. Which of the following
9、 about Hughes father is NOT TRUE?A.He started the Hughes Tool Company.B.He liked to spend money.C.He worked hard.D.He drank alcohol a lot.3. Howard Hughes parents died _.A. when he was 16 years oldB. before he was 19 years oldC. after he got marriedD. after he moved to California4.The word obsessed
10、in Paragraph 2 probably means .A. troubled B. reduced C. related D. informed5.From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was _.A. education B. love C. money D. good looksPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Half of the worlds coral reefs （珊瑚礁）have died in
11、the last 30 years. Now scientists are racing to ensure that the rest survive. Even if global warning were to right now, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to address the problem, the reefs may be headed for total extinction（灭绝）.(78) The plan
12、ets health depends on the survival of coral reefs. They described as “the rainforests of the sea“, because they provide shelter for a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlines from the full force of powerful storms.Coral are used in medical research f
13、or cures to diseases. They are key to local economies as well, since the reefs attract tourists, the fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dolllars.（79）Corals are particular sensitive to changes in temperature. A rise of just 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals to drive out
14、 the algae（水藻）. Then the corals turn white in a process called “bleaching”. Corals can recover from short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest in recorded history, coral reefs around the world suffered the most se
15、vere bleaching. It is estimated that even under the best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover.Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global climate change that most concerns scientists. Scientists remain hopefu
16、l that its not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving ahead on experiments to accomplish that goal.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Rising Global TemperaturesB.Rainforests Are in DangerC.Coral Reefs Face ExtinctionD.Global Climate Change7.The word address in Par
17、agraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.break downB.stick toC.go overD.deal with8.Why are coral reefs called “the rainforests of the sea“?A.Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.B.Because they can protect our coasts from storms.C.Because they might supply natural medicines.D.Because they
18、 look like rainforests.9.The corals turn _ in the process of “bleaching”.A.redB.blackC.greenD.white10.According to the passage, _ is the biggest threat to coral reefs.A.pollutionB.overfishingC.industrial activityD.dimate changePassage 3Questions 11 to I5 are based on the following passage:Over the y
19、ears, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned（禁止）bottled water. Until now.The bottled water ban, which Parted on just a fe
20、w campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have cither completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans.Many people believe that producing and bottled water wastes money and harms the environme
21、nt. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. arc among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access（获取）to filling stations are a better choice.An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and env
22、ironmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $I,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimonya chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even
23、 lead to death.The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. (80) They argue that plastic bottles make UP a small portion of the nations total waste. Its unfair to single out （单独挑出）their produ
24、ct when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that arc also sold at school.,11.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A.Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.B.Many states ban or
25、 restrict the sale of bottled water.C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.12. According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs _ dollars per year.A. 8 B. 20 C. 49 D. 140013. The word controversy in Paragraph 5
26、 is closest in meaning to _.A. choice B. control C. argument D. statement14. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?A.Bottled water is much leaner than tap water.B.Students should have freedom of choice.C.The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way.D.Water is healthi
27、er than some sodas and juices.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.B.Plastic bottles may do harm to peopled health.C.The purchase of soft drinks will increase.D.Bottled is cheap and environment-friendly.P
28、art Vocabulary and Structure (30%)16. They have decided to put the meeting _ till next Monday.A. upB. onC. offD. forward17. If you get into difficulties, dont hesitate to ask _ advice.A. ofB. outC. afterD. for18. While we were on holiday, our neighbor took _ our house.A. notice ofB. care ofC. afterD
29、. on19.20.I was trying to get into the _ bus when I heard a voice from behind.A. crowdB. crowdingC. crowdsD. crowded21. Honesty is the most important _ a man should have.A. effortB. habitC. qualityD. question22. That student _ his hand every time I asked a question.A. made upB. put upC. roseD. arose
30、23. He spoke English so well that I took it for _ that he was an American.A. goodB. certainC. sureD. granted24. I am very _ to you for your help.A. gratefulB. agreeatC. capableD. enjoyable25. The two girls lookA. sameB. alikeC. likeD. same one26.The children _ happily in the classroom when the teach
31、er came in.A. talkB. are talkingC. were talkingD. had talked27. In the road accident the other day three people _，including the driver.A. killedB. were killedC. are killedD. have killed28.Jims job is to keep his boss _ of the latest development of that product in Europe.A. informB. to informC. infor
32、medD. informing29.The young man _ visited our school this morning is Marias brother.A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. what30. Im awfully tired and cant go any farther, Ted. Lets have a rest, _?A. shall weB. will youC. can youD. may I31 . _ the manager will come or not doesnt matter much.A. WhetherB. ThatC. I
33、fD. What32. The American and the British _ a large number of social customs.A. joinB. takeC. shareD. make33.Martin, when you go to the meeting tomorrow, _ your iPad with you.A. bringB. takeC. fetchD. put34. It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the _ floor.A. groundB. earthC. soilD. land3
34、5. The kids were especially _ the coming Christmas because they would get lots of presents from their parents and uncles.A. coming up withB. looking forward toC. making up forD. getting rid of36. The used car I bought cost four _ pounds.A. thousandsB. thousand ofC. thousands ofD. thousand37. Whats t
35、he matter with you? You _ so pale.A. are lookingB. lookC. have lookedD. looked38. With the guide _ the way, we set off on foot into the dark night.A. leadingB. to leadC. ledD. being led39. I tore open the box only _ that some papers were missing.A. discoveringB. to discoverC. discoveredD. discover40
36、. Either my parents or my elder brother _ going to water the garden.A. areB. isC. hasD. have41. Can you image why _?A. did the boy say thatB. the boy said thatC. did the boy sayD. the boy said42. Although it is raining hard _A. Tom still wants to go outB. and Tom still wants to go outC. that Tom sti
37、ll wants to go outD. but Tom still wants to go out43. I went to _ Shanghai yesterday. On _ train I met a famous pop star.A. the; /B. /; theC. the; theD. /; /44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music.A. BothB. AllC. EachD. Either44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music.A. Both
