【学历类职业资格】专升本英语-704及答案解析.doc

1、专升本英语-704 及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、 Phonetics(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.eitherB.ThursdayC.furthestD.clothesA.elseB.riseC.loseD.roseA.JuneB.soonC.classroomD.drewA.tinyB.captainC.keyD.miracleA.modernB.surpriseC.travelerD.German二、 Vocabulary and Str(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.I am feeling sick, I _ so much chocolate.

2、分数：1.00）A.neednt have eatenB.couldnt have eaten.C.mustnt have eatenD.shouldnt have eaten2.Sally seldom does her homework in the morning, _ .（分数：1.00）A.so does JerryB.Jerry is tooC.neither does JerryD.Jerry doesnt too3._ have gone abroad.（分数：1.00）A.The WhiteB.The WhitesC.The WhitesD.The Whites4.Half

3、 a year after the war, schools in the country returned to _ .（分数：1.00）A.normalB.cultivationC.instructionD.education5.Keep in _ that all people are different and some may progress faster than others.（分数：1.00）A.headB.brainC.heartD.mind6._ determines a good meal varies from country to country.（分数：1.00）

4、A.WhatB.ThatC.ItD.Which7.The car crashed into the train, and the driver was killed _ the spot.（分数：1.00）A.onB.atC.toD.by8.Five minutes earlier, _ we could have caught the last train.（分数：1.00）A.andB.butC.orD.so9.Little _ what others think.（分数：1.00）A.does he care aboutB.did he care aboutC.he cares abou

5、tD.he cared about10.He was in poor health. He could not make his voice _ .（分数：1.00）A.hearB.to hearC.heardD.to be heard11.The ancient Egyptians compared the rising of the sun _ the beginning of life.（分数：1.00）A.withB.toC.forD.as12.You must take _ for granted that I will help you.（分数：1.00）A.itB.thatC.t

6、hisD.its13.My new glasses cost me _ the last pair that I bought.（分数：1.00）A.three timesB.three times as much asC.three times as muchD.three times much as14.Had he worked harder, he _ the exams.（分数：1.00）A.must have got throughB.would have got throughC.would get throughD.could get through15._ we have f

7、inished the text, we shall start doing more revision exercises.（分数：1.00）A.For nowB.Since thatC.Now thatD.By now三、 Cloze(总题数：1，分数：30.00)Animals are divided into many groups. Some groups of animals include the, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.Insects are small animals that have

8、six (21) legs and three body parts (the (22) , the thorax, and the abdomen). Many insects can fly; flying insects have one or two (23) of wings. Some flying insects include butterflies, moths, dragonflies, flies, and mosquitoes. Some (24) insects include springtails, fleas, and lice.Fish are swimmin

9、g animals that have scales and fins. Fish (25) oxygen that is dissolved in the water using gills. Most fish have bony skeletons, but some, (26) sharks and rays, have only cartilage.Amphibians are animals that (27) their life in the water, breathing with gills. As they grow, they breathe air using lu

10、ngs, and many (28) the land. Some amphibians include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.Reptiles are cold-blooded animals (29) scales, Some reptiles are: the dinosaurs, lizards, crocodilians, and snakes.Birds are animals (30) have feathers, wings, a beak, hollow bones, and an efficient, one-way br

11、eathing system. Most birds can fly, but some (31) . The biggest bird (and the fastest-running bird) is the ostrich, a (32) bird. The smallest bird is a type of hummingbird that is only as (33) as a moth.Mammals are warm-blooded (34) that nourish their young (using mammary glands) and have hair. Most

12、 mammals give birth to live young, but a few primitive mammals (like the duck-billed platypus) lay (35) . Some examples of mammals are whales, bats, cats, dogs, horses, and people.（分数：30.00）A.separatedB.jointedC.connectedD.stiffA.headB.handsC.legsD.armsA.piecesB.partsC.pairsD.doubleA.non-flyingB.run

13、ningC.jumpingD.racingA.drinkB.give upC.useD.breatheA.likeB.suchC.exampleD.asA.endB.developC.beginD.lastA.quitB.move toC.walk toD.liveA.haveB.withC.coveredD.byA.whereB.whoseC.whomD.thatA.canB.unableC.cannotD.ableA.flyingB.fastestC.slowestD.flightlessA.weakB.strongC.hugeD.bigA.animalsB.insectsC.birdsD

14、fishA.babiesB.livesC.eggsD.moth四、 Reading Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Years ago our cities were full of cars, buses and trucks. Now the streets are completely congested (拥挤的) and it is very difficult to drive a car along them. Drivers must stop at hundreds of traffic light

15、s. What are our cities going to be like in ten or twenty years? Will enormous (巨大的) motorways be built across them? With big motorways cutting across them, full of noisy, dirty cars and lorries, our cities are going to be awful places. How can we solve the problem?There are some good ideas to reduce

16、 the use of private cars. In 1989, for example, the authorities in Rome began an interesting experiment: passengers on the city buses did not have to pay for their tickets.In Stockholm there was another experiment: people paid very little for a season ticket to travel on any bus, trolley bus, train

17、or tram in all the city.In many cities now some streets are closed to vehicles, and pedestrians are safe there.In London there is another experiment: part of the street is for buses only, so the buses can travel fast. There are no cars or taxies in front of them.（分数：12.00）(1).What the writer worries

18、 about in a big city is _ .（分数：3.00）A.the number of traffic lightsB.the shortage of busesC.the lack of motorwaysD.the traffic congestion(2).What city once experimented with a very cheap bus service?（分数：3.00）A.London.B.Rome.C.Stockholm.D.None of the abov(3).In many cities pedestrians are now much saf

19、er because _ .（分数：3.00）A.no traffic is allowed on some streetsB.traffic is computer-controlledC.cars move very slowlyD.only one way streets are open to traffic(4).In London, how does they solve the problem of the traffic congestion?（分数：3.00）A.They take a completely-free bus service.B.They experiment

20、ed a very cheap bus service.C.Part of the street is for buses only.D.They closed the streets to cars.六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：12.00)As far back as he could remember, Larry had longed to go to Hollywood and become a film star. The young mans hopes for success were broken again and again, however. Holly

21、wood just did not seem interested. When he first came to California Larry had decided never to give up and return home without success. Therefore, he kept on trying. Someday, he told himself, his big opportunity would come.Larry found a job parking cars for one of Hollywoods big restaurants. His pay

22、 was basic, but since the guests were kind enough to give him more money, he managed to make a living.One day he recognized an important film director driving into the parking lot and getting out of his car. Larry had recently heard that the man was ready to make a new picture.Larry got into the car

23、 and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he stopped, jumped out, and ran over to the director. “Excuse me, sir, but I think its only fair to tell you that its now or never if you want me in your next picture. A lot of big companies are after me.“Instead of pushing away the boy, th

24、e director got interested in Larrys words and stopped. “Yes? Which companies?“ he asked.“Well,“ replied the boy, “theres the telephone company, the gas company, and the electric company, to tell you only a few.“The director laughed, then wrote something on a card and handed it to.the young man. “Com

25、e and see me tomorrow.“Larry got a small part in the directors next film. He was on his way!（分数：12.00）(1).Which of the following was Larry interested in?（分数：3.00）A.Working as a waiter.B.Becoming a film star.C.Parking cars for film stars.D.Never going hom(2).Why did Larry find a job parking cars?（分数：

26、3.00）A.Because he liked the job.B.Because the parking lot was near Hollywood.C.To make a living and wait for the opportunity.D.To see a lot of film stars and work for them.(3).After reading the story what can we infer about the film director?（分数：3.00）A.He wanted to laugh at Larry.B.He recognized Lar

27、ry at first sight.C.He was kind and gave Larry a try.D.He thought Larry would become a star.(4).“He was on his way“ refers to the fact that _ .（分数：3.00）A.he gave up and returned homeB.he began to work towards successC.he took a journey to HollywoodD.he had difficulties in playing the small part七、Pas

28、sage Three(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Mr. Smith gave his wife ten pound for her birthday ten pretty pound notes. So the day after her birthday, Mrs Smith went shopping. She queued for a bus, got on and sat down next to an old lady. After a while, she noticed that the old ladys handbag was open. Inside it she sa

29、w a wad of pound notes exactly like the one her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag the notes were gone! Mrs Smith was sure that the old lady who was sitting next to her had stolen them. She thought she would have to call the police; but, as she disliked making a fuss and g

30、etting people into trouble, she decide to take back the money from the old ladys handbag and say nothing more about it. She looked round the bus to make sure nobody was watching, then she carefully put her hand into the old ladys bag, took the notes and put them in her own bag.When she got home that

31、 evening, she showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course.“ She said proudly.“Oh? Whats that, then?“ he asked, as he pointed to a wad often pound notes on the table.（分数：12.00）(1).Mrs. Smith wanted to buy _ with the ten pound notes.（分数：3.

32、00）A.a lovely catB.a nice hatC.a beautiful handbagD.both B and C(2).The old lady sitting _ her had her handbag open.（分数：3.00）A.besidesB.in front ofC.next toD.behind(3).Mrs. Smith saw _ in the old lady handbag.（分数：3.00）A.a pound noteB.a wad often pound notesC.a wad of pound notesD.ten pounds(4).Mrs.

33、Smith didnt call the police because _ .（分数：3.00）A.she was on the busB.she was not sure whether she had the ten pound notes with herC.she was too angry to do soD.she didnt like to make trouble for others八、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：12.00)In the U.S., people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with peopl

34、e they dont know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you dont know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.At American restaurants and coffee

35、shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially

36、 in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you cant finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag“. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you a

37、re taking food for yourself.Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner“. This is an especially big noon meal.Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leav

38、e it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.（分数：12.00）(1).Which statement is true?（分数：3.00）A.American people like sitting with people they dont know.B.A hostess always seats a sm

39、all group at a large table.C.American people never sit with people they dont know.D.American people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smokin(2).What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?（分数：3.00）A.They take the food home with

40、a doggie bag for their dogs.B.They leave the food on the table and go away.C.They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later.D.They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.(3).Sunday dinner is _ .（分数：3.00）A.a dinner in the eveningB.a big noon mealC.a big meal on Sunda

41、yD.a supper on Sunday(4).Which statement is not mentioned in the passage?（分数：3.00）A.Tips are not usually included in the total check.B.A 15 percent tip in large cities indicates satisfactory service.C.People tip waiters and waitresses.D.People always put tips on the tabl九、Passage Five(总题数：1，分数：12.00

42、)After Man has dreamed about flying for a long time. Michael Moshier is a dreamer. He invented the Solo Trek.The Solo Trek had a 120 horsepower engine with twin fans. Only one person flies. As you fly above the roofs, you lean a little forward. You can see everything under you. You are flying like S

43、uperman.Michael Moshier looked at the jet belt and the rocket belt that was developed 20-30 years ago. Nothing ever came from them. People still cant fly.Inventors have tried to make it easy for people to fly. Paul Moller has been working on his flying car for 30 years. He now says it is ready for t

44、ests. It would take off and land vertically, go 600 miles an hour, and deliver 20 miles to the gallon. A computer would do the actual flying. He says it could be sold next year for about a million dollars.NASA is working with Moshier to help develop his flying machine. The first users are likely to

45、be military.Its been 50-years since Robert Fulton invented his airphibian, a flying car. It flew, and is now in the Smithsonian Museum.Getting dreams to fly is never easy.（分数：12.00）(1).The Solo Trek is able to lift off the ground by using _ .（分数：3.00）A.a solar powered engineB.engine-powered twin fan

46、sC.large flapping wingsD.rotating blades(2).An analogy was used to compare the way one could fly in the Solo Flyer to _ .（分数：3.00）A.how a helicopter fliesB.how the Jetsons flyC.how the airphibian fliesD.how Superman flies(3).Paul Mollers flying car is different than an airplane because _ .（分数：3.00）A

47、it has no wingsB.it uses solar powerC.it takes off and lands verticallyD.it can land on water(4).Robert Fultons invention, an airphibian, can best be described as _ .（分数：3.00）A.a helicopterB.a solo flying machineC.a flying carD.an airplane十、 Daily Conversation(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Tom: So, tell me about

48、your family. Have you got any brothers or sisters?Barbara: Yeah. Ive got three sisters (56) Tom: Three sisters. (57) ?Barbara: Well, the oldest is twenty-three. The second oldest is twenty-one, and the youngest is nineteen.Tom: And what do they do?Barbara: The oldest one has two children, and they k

49、eep her pretty busy. The second oldest, is in college like me. She (58) computer science. And the other one is still in high school.Tom: And what about your dad? (59) ?Barbara: Oh, hes a lawyer.Tom: Oh, really? And your mom? (60) , too?Barbara: Yeah, shes a journalist. She works for a travel magazine,（分数：15.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_