【学历类职业资格】专升本英语-714及答案解析.doc

1、专升本英语-714 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._determines a good meal varies from count

2、ry to country.（分数：1.00）A.WhatB.ThatC.ItD.Which2.You must take _for granted that I will help you.（分数：1.00）A.itB.thatC.thisD.its3.He was in poor health. He could not make his voice _.（分数：1.00）A.hearB.to hearC.heardD.to be heard4.My new glasses cost me _the last pair that I bought.（分数：1.00）A.three time

3、sB.three times as much asC.three times as muchD.three times much as5.I am feeling sick. I _so much chocolate.（分数：1.00）A.neednt have eatenB.couldnt have eatenC.mustnt have eatenD.shouldnt have eaten6.Half a year after the war, schools in the country returned to_.（分数：1.00）A.normalB.cultivationC.instru

4、ctionD.education7.Sally seldom does her homework in the morning, _.（分数：1.00）A.so does JerryB.Jerry is tooC.neither does JerryD.Jerry doesnt too8.The ancient Egyptians compared the rising of the sun _the beginning of life.（分数：1.00）A.withB.toC.forD.as9.The car crashed into the train, and the driver wa

5、s killed _the spot.（分数：1.00）A.onB.atC.toD.by10.Had he worked harder, be _the exams.（分数：1.00）A.must have got throughB.would have got throughC.would get throughD.could get through11.Little _what others think.（分数：1.00）A.does he care aboutB.did he care aboutC.he cares aboutD.he cared about12.Five minute

6、s earlier, _we could have caught the last train.（分数：1.00）A.andB.butC.orD.so13._we have finished the text, we shall start doing more revision exercises.（分数：1.00）A.For nowB.Since thatC.Now thatD.By now14.Keep in _that all people are different and some may progress faster than others.（分数：1.00）A.headB.b

7、rainC.heartD.mind15._have gone abroad.（分数：1.00）A.The WhiteB.The WhitesC.The WhitesD.The Whites三、 Cloze(总题数：1，分数：30.00)The American Civil War was a very sad time for the United States. The people of the country were divided into (21) sides: The North and The South. Each side had its own army. The sou

8、thern army was called the Confederate Army, and the northern (22) was called the Union Army. Many people died for both the North and South.The schools for the deaf had many problems during the Civil War. There are many stories about that (23) in history.Some schools for the deaf had to close during

9、the Civil War. The (24) of many were taken over by the Confederate or Union army and occupied by (25) . The Tennessee School even became a hospital and is now a national landmark.Some schools (26) because the teachers joined the war. At the Kentucky School, the superintendents son (27) to join the U

10、nion Army. He died during battle and never returned. Teachers at the Tennessee School also resigned, but they joined the Confederate Army.A sad (28) took place in North Carolina during the Civil War. A 55-year-old man was out walking one day. He was (29) his way home when a soldier saw him. The sold

11、ier (30) the man to stop. The man was deaf and did not hear the soldiers command. The soldier shot the man and (31) him.In southeastern states, every school for the deaf closed except one. The Kentucky School for the Deaf remained (32) . Its superintendent did not allow soldiers to occupy the school

12、 He told officers from both armies (33) would happen if they moved into the school. He warned the officers that all of the teachers would resign and the soldiers would have to take care of the deaf students. He (34) both sides, so the Kentucky School for the Deaf was (35) occupied by either the Con

13、federate or Union troops!（分数：30.00）A.twoB.threeC.severalD.a fewA.battleB.soldierC.armyD.fieldA.periodB.bookC.spiritD.classA.staffsB.lessonsC.buildingsD.graduatesA.studentsB.soldiersC.armiesD.officersA.openedB.closedC.transferredD.movedA.triedB.pretendedC.refusedD.quitA.fightB.incidentC.discussionD.d

14、isagreementA.inB.atC.onD.byA.forcedB.promisedC.beggedD.orderedA.killedB.destroyedC.damagedD.buriedA.silentB.lockedC.emptyD.openA.whatB.thatC.whichD.whoA.comfortedB.convincedC.angeredD.escapedA.onceB.thenC.afterwardsD.never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

15、 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 lights. What are our cities going to be like in ten or twenty years? Will enormous (巨大) motorways be built across t

16、hem? 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 the use of private cars. In 1989, for example, the authorities in Rome began an interesting experiment: passen

17、gers 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 or tram in all the city.In many cities now some streets are closed to vehicles, and pedestrians are safe there.

18、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 about in a big city is_.（分数：3.00）A.the number of traffic lightsB.the shortage of busesC.the lack of motorwaysD

19、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 safer because_.（分数：3.00）A.no traffic is allowed on some streetsB.traffic is computer-controlledC.cars move very slow

20、lyD.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 experimented a very cheap bus service.C.Part of the street is for buses only.D.They closed the streets to cars.六、Passage Two(

21、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. Hollywood just did not seem interested. When he first came to California Larry had decided never to give up and return h

22、ome 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 was basic, but since the guests were kind enough to give him more money, he managed to make a living.One day he re

23、cognized 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 and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he stopped, jumped out, and ran over to the director. “

24、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, the director got interested in Larrys words and stopped. “Yes? Which companies?“ he asked.“Well,“ replied the boy, “t

25、heres 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. “Come 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

26、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：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 op

27、portunity.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 Larry 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“

28、 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、Passage 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

29、 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 saw a wad of pound notes exactly like the one her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag the not

30、es 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 getting people into trouble, she decide to take back the money from the old ladys handbag and say nothing more about i

31、t. 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 evening, she showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of cou

32、rse.“ 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：3.00）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

33、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. 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

34、 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 US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they dont know. This means a hostess may not scat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is.

35、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 shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee,

36、 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 in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If y

37、ou 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 are taking food for yourself.Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner“. This is

38、 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 leave 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

39、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 small group at a large table.C.American people never sit with people they dont know.D.American people would not light a cigare

40、tte 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 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 e

41、njoy 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 SundayD.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

42、 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)After Man has dreamed about flying for a long time. Michael Moshier is a dreamer. He invented the Solo Trek.The Solo Trek had

43、 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 Superman.Michael Moshier looked at the jet belt and the rocket belt that was developed 20-30 years ago. Nothing ever came from

44、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 tests. It would take off and land vertically, go 600 miles an hour, and deliver 20 miles to the gallon. A computer would do the

45、 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 be military.Its been 50-years since Robert Fulton invented his airphibian, a flying car. It flew, and is now in the Smithsonia

46、n 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 fansC.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）

47、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.it has no wingsB.it uses solar powerC.it takes off and lands verticallyD.it can land on water(4).Robert Fultons invention, an airph

48、ibian, 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) A. How old are they B. What does he do C. and brothers D. but no brothers E. What do they do F. is studying G. Does she work H. She is a lawyerTom: So, tell

49、 me about 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 keep her pretty busy. The second oldest, is in college like me. She (58) computer science. And the other