2013年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案

2013年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案

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 D.Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from
the others in pronunciation.Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding
letter on ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ.1. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.comeB.someC.moveD.love参考答案：C2. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.honorB.houseC.horrorD.heel参考答案：A3. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.thiefB.thinkC.theoryD.these参考答案：D4. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.nowB.howC.allowD.windows参考答案：D5. 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.meatB.deadC.creamD.steal参考答案：B二、Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)?Directions: There are 15 incomplete
sentences in this section.For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B,
C and D.Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the
corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ.6.We asked both John and Jerry, but ____________________ could offer a
satisfactory explanation.A.neitherB.eitherC.bothD.nor参考答案：A7.I’d like to find someone ____________________ I can discuss such a
problem.A.whoB.whomC.with whomD.to whom参考答案：C8.The baby can’t even sit up yet, ____________________walk!A.don’t mentionB.let aloneC.other thanD.rather than参考答案：D9.I did not notice that my dog was missing ____________________ a moment
ago.A.beforeB.untilC.toD.on参考答案：B10.The company director has informed us that we must ____________________
department budget by 25%.A.cut downB.cut awayC.cut offD.cut up参考答案：A11.Companies usually ____________________ a number of experiments before a
new product is launched.A.practiceB.controlC.carryD.conduct参考答案：D12.I remembered that the air conditioners ____________________ turned off
before I left home.A.wereB.were to beC.had beenD.have been参考答案：C13.--How do you like your new job?--Well, it is great ____________________ salary, but it does not offer much
prospects for promotion.A.in charge ofB.in terms ofC.in case ofD.in favor of参考答案：B14.In my opinion this is a(an) ____________________ different matter.A.entirelyB.merelyC.purelyD.fully参考答案：A15.Take an umbrella with you in case it ____________________.A.many rainB.could rainC.rainedD.rains参考答案：D16.The murderer was brought in, with his hands ____________________ behind
his back.A.to have been tiedB.having tiedC.to be tiedD.tied参考答案：D17.--Do you think Joshua is the right person for this job?--He is well-grounded in economic theory, but lacks ____________________ in
production management.A.devotionB.attitudeC.experienceD.energy参考答案：C18.____________________ about it earlier, we could have warned people of
the danger.A.Would we knowB.Should we knowC.Have we knownD.Had we known参考答案：D19.It was ____________________ of you not to disturb these old people late
last night.A.patientB.considerateC.deliberateD.modest参考答案：B20.--Hey, what do you think of his speech last night?--I have no idea.I arrived ____________________ find that he had almost
finished it.A.in order toB.so as toC.only toD.ready to参考答案：C

三、Cloze (20 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage,
there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that is most suitable
and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET
Ⅰ.What is music? Music is sound arranged into pleasing or interesting
__________21__________.It is part of every culture on Earth.People use music to
_22_ feelings and ideas.Music also serves to entertain and relax.Music is a performing art.It _23_ form such arts as painting and poetry, In
which arts _24_ works and then display or publish them.Musical composers need
musicians to _25_ and perform their works._26_ most musical performances are
really co-operations between composers and performers.Music also plays a major role in other arts.Opera _27_ singing and music
with drama.Ballet and other forms of dancing need music to help the dancers _28_
their steps.Motion pictures use music to help set the mood as well as introduce
the actions or enhance its _29_ on the audience. Music is one of the _30_
arts.People probably started to sing to as soon as _31_ developed.Hunting tools
struck together may have been the first musical _32_.By about 10,000 B.C ,
hollow bones had been used by _33_ people to make flutes.The first written music
dates from about 2500 B.C.There are two chief kinds of western music, classical and
popular.Symphonies, operas, and ballet are _34_music.It is generally harder to
write and perform.Musicians who perform it need a lot of training.Popular music
_35_ country music, folk music, jazz, and rock music.It is easier to perform and
understand.21.填入(21)处的最佳答案是()。A.modelsB.typesC.stylesD.patterns参考答案：D22.填入(22)处的最佳答案是()。A.expressB.exploreC.coverD.test参考答案：A23.填入(23)处的最佳答案是()。A.resultsB.developsC.differsD.separates参考答案：C24.填入(24)处的最佳答案是()。A.discoverB.developsC.differsD.separates参考答案：B25.填入(25)处的最佳答案是()。A.adaptB.interpretC.followD.complete参考答案：B26.填入(26)处的最佳答案是()。A.thusB.howeverC.besidesD.and参考答案：A27.填入(27)处的最佳答案是()。A.joinsB.associatesC.connectsD.combines参考答案：D28.填入(28)处的最佳答案是()。A.withB.forC.afterD.upon参考答案：A29.填入(29)处的最佳答案是()。A.forceB.effectC.influenceD.impact参考答案：B30.填入(30)处的最佳答案是()。A.greatestB.easiestC.oldestD.best参考答案：C31.填入(31)处的最佳答案是()。A.agricultureB.societyC.humanityD.language参考答案：D32.填入(32)处的最佳答案是()。A.performersB.eventsC.instrumentsD.notes参考答案：C33.填入(33)处的最佳答案是()。A.preciousB.oldC.earlyD.ancient参考答案：D34.填入(34)处的最佳答案是()。A.lightB.backgroundC.classicalD.experimental参考答案：C35.填入(35)处的最佳答案是()。A.acceptsB.includesC.explainsD.illustrates参考答案：B

四、Reading Comprehension (75 points)Directions: There are four reading
passages in this part.Each passage is followed by five questions.For each
question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D.Choose one best
answer and blacken the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ.

Passage oneWhat do you use to get around town? A cat? A bike? Your feet? Perhaps you
should try a Segway!The Segway is perfect for short journey.It is an electric vehicle that
consists of a platform between two wheels, with a pole that connects the
platform to the handlebars.To ride it, you step up onto the platform, and
control the Segway by moving your body.Lean forwards to go faster, and backwards
to slow down.On older models, direction is controlled by a twist grip(扭转把手)on the left
handlebar.This varies the speeds between the two motors, a decrease in the seed
of the left wheel would turn the Segway to the left.With never models you simply
lean to the left or right.Meanwhile, a gyroscope(陀螺仪)detects your movements and
prevents the machine form falling over.The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km
per hour and a range of about 38 km.After that, you need to plug it in and
recharge the battery.Segways are used for a variety of purposes.People with mobility problems
can now enjoy walks in the country with their friends and family.Some golfers
use them as an alternative to the golf cart.And dog owners now have an easier
way to take the dog to the park.A few police forces use Segways, too.They allow
officers to move quickly whilst maintaining contact with the public.They are also becoming a common sight on airport.However, the most popular
use is in tourism, particularly for city tours.Visit any major tourist city in
summer, sit outside a cafe for a while and there is a good chance you will see a
group of tourists passing on Segways.

36.What is the Segway according to this passage?A.A pole that connects two handlebars.B.A newly appeared public traffic vehicle.C.A bicycle with a platform between two wheels.D.An electric two-wheeled vehicle for short trips.参考答案：D

37.How do you turn to the left on Segways of newer models?A.Lean to the leftB.Adjust the twist gripC.Press the left barD.Control the gyroscope参考答案：A38.How far can you travel on a Segway at most?A.Less than 19 kmB.About 19 kmC.About 38 kmD.More than 38 km参考答案：C39.The last paragraph focuses on ____________________?A.What a Segway is likeB.Where to find a SegwayC.How to control a SegwayD.When a Segway is useful参考答案：D

Passage TwoNancy Bright and her husband John had been working overtime and saving for
a long time so that they could pay the advance for Nancy’s dream house.Today was
the day that they had enough money in hand to make a down payment on the
house.But the real estate (房地产) agent informed them that she had received
another offer for the house.Although the other offer was slightly less than that
of Nancy and John’s, that person with the new offer was willing to pay the whole
amount at once .The owner, in urgent need of money, wanted to accept the second
offer. Nancy and John looked at each other with disappointed looks.They walked
back home feeling very low about having lost the house.Soon they recovered and
involved themselves into their daily lives, though once in a while Nancy would
sink into a mild depression over losing the house. One day Nancy woke up in the
morning feeling even lower than usual.She kept feeling sick, even lost interest
in her routine coffee.She pull all these symptoms down to the stress of working
hard and losing her dream house.A week passed and she seemed to get worse.John
was worried and insisted on taking her to the doctor.The doctor, after taking a
few tests, informed them with a huge smile that Nancy was two months pregnant!
John and Nancy were overjoyed but also worried about not having their own house
before the baby was born.One evening Nancy wandered into the street where her dream house was, and
as she passed byit, she was surprised to see that there were notices stuck on all the
house.On closer examination she found that the notices were for all the
residents to move out of the house as they were building a highway and the whole
row of the houses needed to be pulled down.Nancy suddenly realized that not
getting her dream house had been a blessing in disguise.She thanked God and
decided to be happy with the blessings she had and started looking forward to
the birth of her child.

40A.They couldn’t pay the whole amount for the house at once.B.Someone else offered more money for the house.C.They couldn’t afford the advance for the house.D.The house owner decided not to sell the house.参考答案：A

41.How did they feel after they lost their dream house?A.They felt sorry and hardly recovered.B.They felt relieved but with little regent.C.They enjoyed their daily lives all the same.D.They were depressed but tried to adjust themselves.参考答案：D

42.What did Nancy find about the house one day?A.It would b

e on sale again.B.It would be pulled down.C.It had been redecorated.D.It had been emptied.参考答案：B

43.What does the phrase “a blessing in disguise” in the last paragraph
mean?A.A good luckB.A dirty trickC.A secret wishD.A false alarm参考答案：A

Passage ThreeMost of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before.We
want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same
question in advance of a trip.So here I will give you some travel tips.What
should I wear?If you are lucky enough to visit Egypt between November and February, pack
a sweater.You’ll need it --the desert gets chilly at night..During the day, the
temperature will be agreeable and comfortable.Any other time, pack as if you are
going to phoenix or Vegas in August.For the ladies bathing suits are normal if
there’s a pool where you’re going, but leave the string bikini at home --it is a
Muslim country, after all.Last, if you’re planning on visiting any mosques or
certain parts of upper Egypt, ladies will need to plan on bringing something
that comes at least to the elbows, and no shorts for men or women in those
areas.What special things do I need to pack?One of my favorite things in the world to bring to Egypt is an Evian
Mister, a sprayer with a fine mist of Evian water.You may be able to find it in
your local drug store.Spray a little on yourface or head, and your body temperature will feel like it’s dropped 10 to
15 degrees.Other items include your camera, sun block and extra batteries.How do
I communicate with home?Internet cafes are plentiful everywhere, especially in Cairo, Luxor, and
Alexandria.If you have international calling on your phone, you should be able
to use it----AT&T and sprint both work internationally for sure, but may
sure you have the international coverage.A satellite phone is best if you are
certain to need coverage in the middle of the country, like while sailing up the
Nile, but for most people these days a cell phone is fine.What medical
preparation do I need?In a word: none! The one thing you may come down with in Egypt is politely
called “Pharoah’s Revenge” The thing that knocks out Pharoah’s Revenge is a
regionally produced medicine ,and is available at every drugstore for $ 1 a
box.DON’T drink local water, DO drink bottled water, avoid the skins of fresh
vegetables, and you will be fine.

44.What clothing is proper for ladies visiting a mosque?A.string bikinisB.Long-sleeve closesC.Bathing suitsD.Shorts参考答案：B

45.What’s the use of an Evian Mister?A.to relieve your thirstB.To prevent sunburnsC.To cool yourself downD.To drive away insects参考答案：C

46.What information is provided about distance 

communication?A.A cell phone is enough for most people.B.AT&T and sprint offer free service in Egypt.C.A satellite phone does not work in Mid-Egypt.D.Internet cafes are only available in big cities.参考答案：A

47.What does “Pharoah’s Revenge” probably refer to in the last
paragraph?A.A curseB.A legendC.DiseaseD.Vegetable参考答案：C

 passage foud

49.Which word best describe the homeless man?A.AngryB.UntidyC.SensitiveD.Impolite参考答案：B

50.Why did Robby go back to the hot dog seller?A.She wanted to thank the hot dog sellerB.The homeless man asked for a hot dogC.She wanted to buy a hot dog for the homeless manD.The hot dog was so delicious that Robby wanted another参考答案：C

51.What is the theme of this passage?A.The rich should help the poorB.One good turn deserves anotherC.Kindness is the greatest wisdomD.A kindness shown, a kindness sown参考答案：D

Passage FiveWhatever you do, don’t challenge a chimpanzee named Ayumu to a number
memory game. In 2007, Ayumu became famous for his lightning speed at a game that
goes like this: A player views a computer screen where the numbers 1 through 9
appear briefly at once and then turn to white squares.The player then taps the
squares where the numbers had been, in order from 1 to 9.People can do it.But no
human competitor has ever completed the game faster or more accurately than
Ayumu the chimp.For almost five years Ayumu remains undefeated.Psychologist Nicholas Humphrey of Darwin College at Cambridge University in
England now thinks he knows the secret behind the chimp’s ability.Humphrey
suspects Ayumu’s brain may have a condition that allows the chimp to see numbers
as colors.This would mean that Ayumu may see a color glow after the numbers
disappears.Then, instead of remembering the numbers, he remembers a sequence of
colors, each associated with a number.The condition that Humphrey believes Ayumu may have is called
synesthesia.Humans with synesthesia may associate numbers and letters with
colors.For example, a person may see the number “5” as the color blue.Until now,
scientists had assumed only humans could have synesthesia.Humphrey found the inspiration for his idea at a 2011 scientific
conference.There, he heard a presentation about Ayumu’s memory abilities and
another talk about synesthesia.He then put the two ideas together.Not everyone is convinced that Humphrey is correct.Primatologist Tetsuro
Matsuzawa of the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University in Japan has
spent decades studying the amazing memories of chimpanzees, including Ayumu.He
maintains that chimps simply have faster memory recall than people.

52.What is Ayumu famous for?A.His gift in playing computers.B.His talent in calculating numbers.C.His skill in tapping the numbered squares.D.His amazing performance in memory game.参考答案：D

53.Which of the following is true of Nicholas Humphrey?A.He thinks Ayumu has an amazing memory.B.He believes that Ayumu sees the colors of numbers.C.He was inspired by Primatologist Tetsuro Matsuzawa.D.He delivered a speech on synesthesia at the 2011conference.参考答案：B

54.Where does Humphrey get the inspiration for his idea?A.From an experimentB.From a conferenceC.From a research on chimpanzeesD.From the color blue参考答案：B

55.How does Tetsuro Matsuzawa explain Ayumu’s performance in the game?A.Ayumu uses synesthesia.B.Ayumu is cleverer than most chimps.C.Chimps recall things faster than people.D.Chimps are good at dealing with number.参考答案：C

五、Daily Conversation(10 points)Directions：Pick out appropriate expressions
from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogues by blackening
the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

根据下面选项回答下面试题：A.I’m very pleased to be hereB.Did you ever find each otherC.But is was a miracleD.I remember you said you wanted to get a sweaterE.It could even be a disasterF.Actually, I’ve got the list ready.G.Did you get anythingH.I don’t want to talk about it anymoreMary: Well, Susan, how was your shopping trip with Nancy this afternoon?
Susan: Don’t ask._56___________ HMary: What do you mean? Something went wrong?Susan: Went wrong? _57___________ E ! Nancy thought I had said I would meet
her at the department store at 2:30 when I really said 2:00.Then she thought we
would meet at the main entrance in front when I really said at the east entrance
on the Twelfth Street.Mary:_58___________ B ?Susan: Yes! _59___________ C I had given up waiting and went inside the
women’s clothing department.So did she.Thus we met finally and it was 3:00 by
then.Mary: Did you get what you wanted? _60___________ DSusan: A blouse, as a matter of fact.But by that time, all those on sale
were gong.So I settled for a skirt.

第56题简答 填入(56)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：H

第57题简答 填入(57)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：E

第58题简答 填入(58)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：B

第59题简答 填入(59)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：C

第60题简答 填入(60)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：D

六、Writing(25 points)Directions:For this part, you are supposed to write a
notice in about 100-120 words based on the following situation.Remember to
writer it clearly.

第61题 你(Li Yuan) 收到朋友Xiao Ming 的 e-mail，他在邮件中谈及买车计划。请在回信中说明你对买车的看法，内容包括：
私家车的好处(如舒适、便捷等);私家车的弊端(如交通拥挤、环境污染、停车困难等); 你的建议。参考答案：略