1、2018 年成人高考专升本英语考试试卷两套及答案试题一. Phonetics( 5 points)Directions：In each of the following groups of words，there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A，B，C，and DCompare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciationMark your answer by blac
2、kening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet( )1Asta ge Bpassage Cpercent agee Dvill age( )2Apension Bexten sion CcollisionDdimension( )3Amove Bj oke Chope Dzone( )4Aweal thy Ba thlete Cbenea th Dsouthem( )5Aphrase Bloo se Cexpose Daccuse.Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions：There a
3、re 15 incomplete sentences in this section.For each sentence there are four choices marked A，B，C and DChoose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet( )6The relationship between parents and their children _ a strong influence on the charact
4、er of the children.Ahaver Bhaving Cto have Dhas( )7Only by telling the truth _ win the trust and support of your friends.Ayou can Bcan you Cyou did Ddid you( )8These apple trees, _ I planted three years ago, have not borne any fruit.Athat B what Cwhich Dwhen( )9 Dont remind me of that awful day; I _
5、 such a fool of myself.Amade Bmake Cwill make Dam making( )10My daughter is quite well now _ a slight headache.Abeside Bbesides Cbut for Dexecpt for( )11She is treated _ better than I was.Amuch Blittle Cmany Dmore( )12If it had not rained yesterday, they _ work on time.Awill finish Bwill have finish
6、ed Cwould finish Dwould have finished( )13They are studying the Solar Systems _ planet, Saturn,and its moons. Atwo largest Blargest two Csecond largest Dlargest second ( )14Id like to go with you; _ , my hands are full at the moment.Ahowever Bwhatever Cwhenever Dwherever( )15He entered the office hu
7、rriedly, _ the door open.Aleaving Bleft Cleave Dto leave( )16He had to quit the job _ his ill health.Aas Bas for Cbecause Dbecause of ( )17. She needs more friends of her own _.Ayear Bage Cperiod Dstage( )18_ ,the training will help you become better at what you do.AIn the season BIn the periodCIn t
8、he long run D. In the long range( )19Sea levels are _ to rise between 7 and 23 inches by the end of 21 century.Ainspected Bsuspected Cexpected Ddetected( )20Smoking and drinking may _ heart disease and cancer.Aresult from Blead to Ccome from Dget to . Close(30 points)Directions：For each blank in the
9、 following passage，there are four choices marked A，B，C and DChoose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer SheetThe Nobel Prizes are awards that are given each year for special things that people or groups of people have achieved. They
10、are awarded in six 21 : physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace and economics. The prizes come from 22 that was created by the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. He wanted to use some of his money to help make the world a 23 place to live in.Many organizations, chosen by Alfred Nobel himself, 24
11、 who receives the prizes. Each award 25 a gold medal, a diploma and a lot of money. Prizes can only be given to 26 of all races, countries and religions. Only the Peace Prize can 27 be given to a group. The first Nobel Prizes were handed out 28 December 10, 1901-five years after Alfred Nobels death.
12、 Nobel was a chemist, engineer and inventor 29 most famous invention, dynamite（炸药） , made him a 30 man. Although he gave the world such a 31 weapon. Nobel was always against wars and 32 . He therefore left a lot of money that was to go to those who did a lot for the peace of 33 . Officials at first
13、handed out only five prizes a year. The prize for economics was first awarded in 1969. In some 34 prizes were not awarded because there were no 35 candidates.All prizes are presented in Stockholm, Sweden, with the exception of the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, Norway. ( )21. A.parts B.areas
14、 C.regions D.classes( )22. A.a bond B.a fund C.a scholarship D.an investment( )23. A.cleaner B.richer C.better D.larger( )24. A.declarer B.conclude C.determine D.announce( )25. A.makes up B.focuses on C.refers to D.consists of( )26. A.organizations B.singlesr C.institutions D.individuals( )27. A.yet
15、 B.also C.still D.ever( )28. A.on B.in C.at D.by( )29. A.who B.that C.whose D.whom( )30. A.humorous B.rich C.serious D.smart( )31. A.strange B.mysterious C.magic D.deadly( )32. A.violence B.hatred C.confusion D.jealousy( )33. A.races B.regions C.mind D.mankind( )34. A.years B.year C.time D.times( )3
16、5. A.valuable B.invaluable C.worthy D.worthwhile. Reading Comprehension (60 points)Directions：There are five reading passages in this partEach passage is followed by four questionsFor each question there are four suggested answers marked A，B ，C and DChoose one best answer and blacken the correspondi
17、ng letter on the Answer SheetPassage OneAt first glance, there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome, but back in the 5th century, it was Ravenna that served as capital of the Westem Roman Empire. In this city. Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for the
18、ir sweeping mosaics（镶嵌图案）. Seven of Ravennas eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decorated with examples of this ancient art. “in the past, many people couldnt read or write.”says tour guide and Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. “Mosaics were a way to explain the religion a
19、nd the political situation to the people.”Visitors to Ravenna can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn to make their own masterpieces.Travel TipsWhen to Go:JuneOctober;weather is pleasant in April and May but historic sites can get crowded with shool groups.Where
20、to Stay: Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello and stay at a modern Hotel Centrale Byron.How to Get Around: Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use taxis within the city.Where to Eat or Drink: Housed in a former movie theater, two-story Ristorante Cinema Alexand
21、er blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia Romagna courses and attentive service(helpful in translating the menu). For fresh seafood, try Osteria LAccigua and Da Buco. What to Buy: Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists create contemporary and traditional pieces in loc
22、al studios where modern artists use the same methods as their Byzantine forefathers.What to Read Before you Go: Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis(2010), provides a wide-ranging look at the citys art, architecture, and history.( )36. In ancient times, mosaics were used to .A.
23、display artistic achievements B. compete with Roman paintings C. explain religion and politics D. teach reading and writing( )37. Lots of schoolchildren visit historic sites such as Ravenna in .A. May B. June C. September D. October( )38. If you want to try fresh seafood, you should go to .A. Emilia
24、 Romagna B. Hotel Centrale Byron C. Ristorante Cinema Alexander D. Osteria LAccigua and Da Buco( )39. Why is Ravenna in Late Antiquity recommended in this passage?A. Because it was written by a famous writer.B. Because tourists get to learn a lot about the city from it.C. Because tourists can get va
25、luable tips for buying art pieces.D. Because it provides useful information about the citys weather.Passage TwoWhen you pat your pet dog, he wags（摆来摆去）his tail. That is his way of saying that he loves you. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every mov
26、ement of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness; if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight; and if his tail is tucked（塞）behind his legs, it means he is giving up the fight.Unlike dogs, cats tail language is not so expres
27、sive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs himself up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, he lashes out（甩动）his tail. The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats had not become friends with human b
28、eings, they were predators. They used to hunt other animals for their food. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were close to each other,dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance communication, they used their tails. Unlike dogs,
29、 cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language too often. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs . ( )40. What does it mean when a dogs tail is straight?A. It has a lot to say to you. B. It wants to stop fighting.C. It is going to figh
30、t. D. It likes to be patted.( )41. A cat tries to appear big when it is .A. facing a danger B. unhappyC. ready to hunt D. hungry( )42. Which of the following does the author intend to say?A. Dogs and cats are not good friends B. Dogs are much friendlier than cats.C. Dogs and cats are usually good pe
31、ts. D. Dogs use tail language more than cats.( )43. In the last paragraph, the underlined word “predators” refers to .A. animals that follow and obey other animals B. animals that kill and eat other animals C. animals that live in the wild D. animals kept by peoplePassage ThreeLike any teenagers, th
32、e face of One Teen Story is changing fast. Just a year olk, the monthly magazine of short fiction for young people is getting a new editor-in-chief: Patrick Ryan, 47, the associate editor of Granta from 2009 to 2013. He left the London-based literary journal last month.Editing One Teen Story- the yo
33、unger sibling（姊妹篇）of One Story magazine-will offer Ryan a chance to reach a whole new audience. “Its really the only magazine for young aduit short fiction,”he says from his office in New York. “Its tremendously exciting that there are younger people out there who have subscriptions and look forward
34、 to getting these stories once a month. That form is usually only presented when its forced upon them in schools.”Designed for readers 14 and up, One Teen Story publishes nine issues a year. Like its sibling magazine, it doesnt carry photographs or advertising. Its just exactly what it says:one stor
35、y perissue. Ryan says young people are “looking for engaging reads about people whom they can identify with. Its not about having a message or positive spin（说教）. It always start on a character level, and it has to have an interesting story. If you look at the Twilight characters and the Harry Potter
36、 characters, they feel very contemporary.”Ryan also sees the magazine as a way to encourage talented authors. “ I would love th make One Teen Story the first publication for writers who then go on and keep at this business. I just really love the idea that this magazine would be the starting point f
37、or somebody would be the push to make a talented writer feel that it was worth keeping at this.”( )44. Who is Patrick Ryan?A. He is the editor-in-chief of Granta. B. He is the editor-in-chief of One Story.C. He is the editor-in-chief of “Twilight”. D. He is the editor-in-chief of One Teen Story( )45
38、. What is One Teen Story?A. It is a story magazine for teenagers. B. It is a London-based literary journal.C. It is a column of a newspaper. D. It is a magazine of science fiction( )46. According to Ryan, what attracts young rcaders most?A. Photographs and illustration. B. Chances and practices in b
39、usiness.C. Characters and stories close to their life. D. Political teachings and moral messages.( )47. In the last paragraph, the underlined phrase “this business” means .A. reading stories. B. writing stories C. editing magazines D. making moneyPassage FourCouples are restricting the size of their
40、 families in the UK because of cash worries brought on by the financial crisis and the subsequent decline. Were now up to nearly 3.7 million families where there is an only child, a rise from about 3.3 million in 2005. That means nearly half of all parents have only one child.Financial worries arent
41、 the only driver. The trend towards later motherbood has been mentioned as a cause, as have soaring casts of raising a child, which have been calculated as $222,500 from birth to 21 years of age. This is an increase of nearly 40% in 10 years. The increasing availability of IVF（试管婴儿）is also a factor
42、and an interesting one. Couples who might have remained childless in the past now invest in IVF and get pregnant. And because of the cost they stop after one child.It may not be a bad thing; there are outstanding examples of talented only children. Some argue that being an only child promoted their
43、success. These include actors Natalie Portman and AI Pacino, golfer. Tiger Woods and even Queen Victoria. A study from the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex also showed that the fewer brothers and sisters a child has, the happier they are. It seems fighting for pa
44、rental attention and affection-which sometimes descends into physical fights-is mor stressful than any adult had previously thought. And its not compensated（弥补） by having a playmate.( )48. The smaller size of UK families is mainly related to .A. financial problems B. technical problems C. health problems D. cultural problems( )49. The passage shows that IVF is .A. safer than natural pregnancy B. very popular in UK C. very expensive D. a risky investment( )50. What is a proved advantage of one-child family?A. Improved family life B. Higher number of sports stars.C. Efficient fa
