【学历类职业资格】专升本英语-815及答案解析.doc

1、专升本英语-815 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. decade B. aggressive C. ancestor D. bacteria（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.二、 Vocabulary and Str(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.The New York police were very anxious _ about the crime.A. learn more B. learning moreC. to learn mo

2、re D. more to learn（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.Cut _ after the class was over.A. did children rush B. rushed childrenC. children rush D. do children rush（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.This is one of the most beautiful pictures of scenery that _ displayed here.A. is B. are C. has been D. have been（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.When

3、youre ready, Ill take you to _ airport.A. / B. the C. a D. an（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.For a late drink, come to our nightclub, _ stays open until 4:00 a.m.A. where B. that C. which D. what（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.It is not very cold. I dont think we need these big jackets.I dont think so, _.A. anyway B. neither

4、 C. either D. too（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The tenants were asked to throw all recyclable trash into _.A. the big green plastic bag B. the green big plastic bagC. the big plastic green bag D. the green plastic big bag（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8._ getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with

5、 classmates.A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Even though D. Nonetheless（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Our kitchen is a mess. We _ any cleaning for weeks.A. didnt do B. havent been doing C. dont do D. havent done（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.Open the window, _?A. do you B. dont you C. will you D. wont you（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.1

6、1.Joseph, the politician who _ last week, has been released unharmed.A. is kidnapped B. was kidnappedC. has been kidnapped D. had been kidnapped（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.A number is an abstraction _ no physical existence.A. has B. to have C. that has D. who has（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.You cannot ignore the sit

7、uation forever, one day you will have to _ the consequences of your act.A. look up to B. wake up to C. stand up to D. face up to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.They had all stayed on the ninth floor of the Metropole Hotel in Hong Kong in _ half of February.A. the second B. second C. the two D. two（分数：1.00）A.B.C

8、D.15.Women who apply for jobs in middle or senior management have _ success than men, according to an employment survey.A. much higher B. a very higher C. a much higher D. far higher（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、 Cloze(总题数：1，分数：30.00)On the anniversary of the artists birth, Van Goghs Sunflowers was (21) for j

9、ust under 25 million at the fine art auctioneers (拍卖商), Christies, in London. The (22) was triple the previous record of 8 million paid in 1985 for Mantegnas Adoration of the Magi. At least ten bidders (23) for the painting, half (24) telephone, anonymously battling it out in leaps of 500,000. Van G

10、ogh wrote in a letter of 1889 that one of these Scots or Americans (25) to pay 500 francsabout 25 at that timefor (26) a painting.Christies chairman (27) reporters after the sale, “its a rare picture.“ A spokesman for the firm added, “Its fantastic.“ Not (28) who was at the auction agreed. One comme

11、nted, “More money (29) sense.“Many people do (30) uneasy that a picture could be auctioned for such an unbelievable sum. They find distasteful the contrast (31) this sort of money and the impoverished life of the painter (32) . Van Gogh, once a lay preacher among the miners of Belgium, was more (33)

12、 in producing work that dignified labor than he was in selling for a profit. Depressive, poor, unrecognized and (34) suicidal, he remains a romantic figure in the public (35) .（分数：30.00）(1).A. bought B. sold C. displayed D. shown（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. price B. money C. sum D. collection（分数：2.00）A.B

13、C.D.(3).A. competed B. shouted C. fought D. argued（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. on B. under C. off D. by（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. must B. might C. ought D. could（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A. so B. this C. very D. such（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A. said B. spoke C. told D. agreed（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A. all B. everyone C

14、 none D. anyone（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(9).A. to B. than C. better D. over（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(10).A. felt B. think C. feel D. thought（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(11).A. between B. among C. of D. like（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(12).A. his own B. him C. own D. himself（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(13).A. upset B. interested C. happy D. gloomy

15、分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(14).A. eventually B. finally C. last D. at end（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(15).A. mind B. brain C. thought D. imagination（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、 Reading Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Two hundred years ago, American students went to American schools. Like you, they studied

16、arithmetic, spelling and geography. Unlike you, they also studied Greek and Latin. In fact, students spent more than half their time studying Greek and Latin.The same was true for most students in Europe. Until the seventh century, all educated Europeans knew Latin. It did not matter if they lived i

17、n England or Italy or France or Spain. If they were educated, they knew Latin.During the seventh century, educated Europeans began to study Greek as well as Latin. Greek and Latin had been the leading languages of the ancient Greeks and Romans. All educated Europeans were expected to know these lang

18、uages.To educated Europeans, the languages of the Greeks and the Romans were important. The ideas of the Greeks and Romans were also important. People knew that many of their own ideas had come from the Greeks and the Romans. To understand their own culture, they must understand its origin. They kne

19、w that those beginnings lay in the classical world.Today we have so many things to study that few people have time to learn Greek and Latin. Few of you will study either language in school. Yet the ideas of the Greeks and the Romans are still important to us. These ideas still help to shape Western

20、culture today. To understand our own culture, we must understand the culture of the classical world.（分数：12.00）(1).A good synonym for “origin“ is _.A. people B. future C. beginning D. culture（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to this passage, all educated Europeans of the seventh century were expected to

21、 study _.A. physical science and chemistry B. Greek and LatinC. democracy and communism D. French and Spanish（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Today, most of people wont study either Greek or Latin because _.A. they are no longer important B. people do not have enough timeC. they are no longer existed D. people

22、can not learn them well（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What can we conclude from this passage?A. Greeks and Romans significantly influenced European culture.B. The Greeks were the founders of democracy.C. The Greeks and Romans were bitter enemies.D. People of the classical world were barbaric and uneducated.（分

23、数：3.00）A.B.C.D.六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Would you eat a bacon, lettuce and love apple sandwich? You probably have eaten many of them. Love apple was the name used many years ago for the tomato.The tomato is originally an American plant. It was found in South America by early Spanish explorers. T

24、he word tomato comes from the native Nahuatl word tomatl. But when it moved north, the plant earned a different name. Remarkably, the settlers in North America thought it was poisonous. They believed that to eat it was surely to die. It was said that deserted suitors would threaten to eat a tomato t

25、o cause their coldhearted lovers regret. Because of this legend, the settlers called the tomato a “love apple.“ While people enjoyed other native plants such as corn and sweet potatoes, everyone avoided the tomato.No one knows who first dared to eat a tomato. Perhaps someone was brave enough, or lov

26、esick enough, to try out the truth of the rumors. Of course, whoever ate this fruit was perfectly safe. No one died from eating a love apple. Still, it was many years before the people fully believed that the tomato was a safe, and even good food. But its use did become common, and the plant was sen

27、t across the ocean to become part of many traditional European dishes.（分数：12.00）(1).The language from which we derived the word tomato is _.A. Portuguese B. Spanish C. Nahuatl D. European（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).North American people didnt eat tomatoes at first because _.A. they had too much other foodB

28、 they mistakenly thought they were poisonousC. settlers ate only traditional European foodsD. no one liked the taste（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The underlined word “suitor“ in the second paragraph means _.A. boyfriend B. launderer C. tailor D. explorer（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A good title for this passage wou

29、ld be _.A. Life in Early America B. What Happens to the BrokenheartedC. The History of the Tomato D. Vegetables in Our Diet（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.七、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Nature has devised many ways to protect creatures eyes. The most common protection is the eyelida fold of skin that closes over t

30、he eye, protecting it from damage. Eyelashes are useful for keeping out dust and other irritants, and tears wash away any particles that get through the other defenses.Some creatures, including most birds, have three eyelids. The upper and lower lids act like human lids and keep out twigs, dirt and

31、sand. The third eyelid, however, is a semitransparent tissue that crosses over the eye from the inside corner to the outside corner. Because of this protective membrane, birds seldom have to blink. They close their eyes only when they go to sleep. In ducks, this third eyelid self as an underwater di

32、ving mask that helps the ducks find food.Most fish and snakes have no eyelids at all. Instead, a hard glassy covering protects their eyes. In fish, water constantly sweeps away dirt from the covering. And a snakes eyesight is usually so bad that a little dirt obscuring its vision does not disturb it

33、 greatly.Eyelashes defend the eye by shading it from glare. They also act like miniature brushes to remove dust. Camels have lashes that are four inches long to protect their eyes from windblown sand in the desert.（分数：12.00）(1).A camel has long eyelashes _.A. to keep windblown sand out of its eyes B

34、 that get in the way of its sightC. to help it see better D. to attract other camels（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The writer implies that eyelids are _.A. not found on lizards B. nice to look atC. always covered with eyelashes D. the most effective eye protection（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The author compares the

35、ducks third eyelid to a _.A. tissue B. glassy coveringC. tiny brush D. diving mask（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A good title for this passage would be _.A. Look Out B. Birds EyesC. Eyes in the Night D. Protecting the Eye（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.八、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：12.00)As part of an ongoing campaign against pol

36、yvinyl chloride (聚氯乙烯), a Virginia-based environmental advocacy group today called on manufacturers and retailers to phase out its use in shower curtains. The Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ), released the results of a small study indicating that PVC (聚氯乙烯)-containing shower curtain

37、s are capable of emitting scores of potentially harmful materials, into peoples bathrooms. A previous study, conducted by Environmental Protection Agency researchers, also found that plastic shower curtains can emit toxic compounds into the air.Theres still debate among scientists about just how ser

38、ious the health effects are especially at low doses. However, CHEJ urges consumers to avoid using PVC shower curtains, as well as many other PVC products.For people who are concerned about their shower curtains, there are alternatives. IKEA phased out PVC shower curtains 11 years ago, switching to e

39、thylene vinyl acetate (乙烯醋酸检聚物). The company has said that 88 percent of its shower curtains would be PVC free by spring of 2008.Manufacturers are not required to label shower curtains, but some do list “PVC“ or “vinyl“ on the packaging. Numerous online retailers, sell shower curtainsprimarily cotto

40、n or hempthat are free of PVC. However, mildew (发霉) can be a problem with cotton and hemp products.（分数：12.00）(1).What did the study released by the Center for Health, Environment and Justice show?A. That PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride.B. Manufacturers are not required to label shower curtains.C.

41、That most shower curtains sold at IKEA are made from PVC.D. That PVC shower curtains may release potentially harmful materials.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What material are the shower curtains sold at IKEA made from?A. Ethylene vinyl acetate. B. Polyvinyl chloride.C. Cotton. D. PVC and EV.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.

42、3).Whats the biggest problem with hemp and cotton shower curtains?A. They are see-through. B. They are too expensive.C. They may cause mildew. D. They emit harmful materials.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Is it easy for consumers to tell that a shower curtain is made from PVC?A. Yes, that information is alwa

43、ys on the shower curtain label.B. Not always, because shower curtains dont have to be labeled.C. Yes, but only if theyre made by IKEA after 2008.D. No, because they only contain low doses of PV.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.九、Passage Five(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Companies that employ illegal immigrants are to be named an

44、d shamed in a further attempt to crack down on people smuggling. The move by the Home Office comes four months after officials launched a concerted effort to identify and prosecute companies breaking the law. More than 200 companies have already been fined for hiring illegal labor. The Home Office s

45、ays names of companies and directors are to be published on the UK Border Agency website. The agency will publish how many illegal immigrants the company was employing and how much it was fined.By May this year there had been 137 prosecutions under the new rules leading to fines totaling 500,000almo

46、st 3,000 per firm. The total number of prosecutions was 10 times more than were carried out in 2007, and double the total for the previous decade.Immigration chiefs are also switching their focus from small-time illegal employers, such as takeaway restaurants, in an effort to major organized crimina

47、l enterprises supplying illegal labor, often relying on international networks to smuggle people into the UK.Some 7,500 immigration officers will be re-organized into more localized teams with police and customs officials in an effort to better target what the Home Office says are illegal working ho

48、tspots. These could include areas of the economy where there is a high demand for labor including agriculture, construction and hospitality. Nobody knows how many people are working without permission in the UKalthough estimates put the number of illegal residents at more than 500,000.Trade Union le

49、aders have also raised concerns about the governments strategy, arguing that it could drive the worst employers further underground, penalizing exceptionally poor workers unable to break out of a situation they did not necessarily choose.（分数：12.00）(1).What has happened in the first four months of the campaign to crack down on companies hiring illegal workers?A. Nothing. The campaign is still in its beginning stage.B. 7