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1、北京市专升本英语真题 2006年及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：14，分数：15.00)1.These books, which you can get at any bookshop, will give you _ you need.A. all the information B. all the informations C. all of information D. all of the informations（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.The clothes a person wears may

2、express his _ or social position. A. curiosity B. status C. determination D. significance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.As Ill be away for at lest a year, Id appreciate _from you now and then telling me how everyone is getting along. A. hearing B. to hear C. to be hearing D. having heard（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.A lot

3、 of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough _.A. nuisance B. trouble C. worry D. anxiety（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.When people become unemployed, it is _ often worse than lack of wages.A. laziness B. poverty C. idleness D. inability（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Nowhere in nature is aluminum found free

4、, owing to its always _ with other elements, most commonly with oxygen. A. combined B. having combined C. combine D. being combined（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.In previous times, when fresh meat was in short_, pigeons were kept by many households as a source of food. A. store B. provision C. reserve D. supply

5、（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.No sooner had he got off the train _his daughter ran towards him A. than B. when C. before D. after（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.My father seemed to be in no _ to look at my school report.A. feeling B. attitude C. emotion D. mood（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.He gives people the impression_ all his lif

6、e abroad.A. of having spent B. to hay spent C. of being spent D. to spend（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Does everyone on earth have an equal right _ an equal share of its resource?A. by B. at C. to D. over（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12._the expected worldwide shortage of many resource, recycling of waste will become a ne

7、cessity. A. In terms of B. In accordance C. In view of D. In line with（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.When we stayed in Paris, Jack was _ able to speak French _ I was.A. no sooner.than B. not so much.as C. no more.than D. as.as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.The manager spoke highly of such _as loyalty, courage and truthfu

8、lness shown by his employees. A. virtues B. features C. properties D. characteristics（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：4，分数：40.00)Questions 15 to 19 are based on the following passage. The biggest safety threat facing airlines today may not be a terrorist with a gun , but the man with the po

9、rtable computer in business class. In the last 15 years, pilots have reported well over 100 incidents that could have been caused by electromagnetic interference. The source of this interference remains unconfirmed, but increasingly, experts are pointing the blame at portable electronic devices such

10、 as portable computers, radio and cassette players and mobile telephones. RTCA, an organization which advises the aviation (航空) industry, has recommended that all airlines ban (禁止) such devices from being used during “critical“ stages of flight, particularly take-off and landing. Some experts have g

11、one further, calling for a total ban during all flights. Currently, rules on using these devices are left up to individual airlines. And although some airlines prohibit passengers from using such equipment during take-off and landing, most are reluctant to enforce a total ban, given that many passen

12、gers want to. The difficulty is predicting how electromagnetic fields might affect an aircrafts computers. Experts know that portable devices emit radiation which affects those wavelengths which aircraft use for navigation and communication. 8ut, because they have not been able to reproduce these ef

13、fects in a laboratory, they have no way of knowing whether the interference might be dangerous or not. The fact that aircraft may be vulnerable (易受损的) to interference raises the risk that terrorists may use radio systems in order to damage navigation equipment. As worrying, though, is the passenger

14、who cant hear the instructions to turn off his radio because the musics too loud.（分数：10.00）(1).The passage is mainly about _.A. a new regulation for all airlines B. the defects of electronic devices C. a possible cause of aircraft crashes D. effective safety measures for air flight（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(

15、2).What is said about the over 10O aircraft incidents in the past 15 years? A. They may have been caused by the damage to the radio systems.B. They may have taken Place during take-off and landing. C. They were proved to have been caused by the passengers, portable computers. D. They were suspected

16、to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Few airlines want to impose a total passengers using electronic devices because_.A. they dont believe there is such a danger as radio interference B. the harmful effect of electromagnetic interference is yet to be proved C. most

17、 passengers refuse to take a plane which bans the use of radio and cassette players D. they have other effective safety measures to fall back on（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic field on an airplanes computers? A. Because it is extremely dang

18、erous to conduct such research on an airplane B. Because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with. C. Because research scientists have not been able to produce the same effects in labs D. Because expert lack equipment to do such research.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).It can be i

19、nferred from the passage that the author _.A. is in favor of prohibiting passengers-use of electronic devices completely B. has overestimated the danger of electromagnetic interference C. hasnt formed his own opinion on this problem D. regards it as unreasonable to exercise a total ban during flight

20、（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 20 to 24 are based on the following passage. Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness “for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occur

21、ring in their minds: What kind of impression am 1 making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes? It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely. A persons self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves

22、 affects other peoples reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing “the right thing“. Shy people

23、 are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond to a compliment with a statement like this one: “Youre just saying that to make me feel good.

24、 I know its not true.“ It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness With determined and patient effort in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand

25、 with lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths. For example, most people would like to be “A“ students in every subject. It is not fair for them to label themselves inferior because they have difficulty in some areas. Peoples expectations

26、of themselves must be realistic. Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy.Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual. We are interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up our full potential. Lets not allow shyness to b

27、lock our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.（分数：10.00）(1).The first paragraph is mainly about _.A. the characteristics of shy peopleB. the cause of shynessC. the questions in the minds of shy peopleD. the effect of shyness on people（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the writer, self-awareness is

28、_.A. harmful to peopleB. a weak point of shy people C. the cause of unhappiness D. a good quality（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the shy peoples reaction to compliment? A. They are pleased by it. B. They feel it is not true. C. They are very sensitive to it. D. They feel it confirms their inferiority.（

29、分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Shyness helps us to live up to our full potential. B. Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better. C. Shyness blocks our chances for a rich life. D. Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).We can

30、infer from the passage that the writer is _.A. a shy person B. a realistic person C. a sensitive person D. a reserved person（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 25 to 29 are based on the following passage. Prices determine how resources are to be used. They are also the means by which products and services th

31、at are in limited supply are rationed among buyers. The price system of the United States is a very complex network composed of the prices of all the products bought and sold in the economy as well as those of a myriad of services, including labor, professional, transportation, and public-utility se

32、rvices. The interrelationships of all these prices make up the “system“ of prices. The price of any particular product or service is linked to a broad, complicated system of prices in which everything seems to depend more or less upon everything else.If one were to ask a group of randomly selected i

33、ndividuals to define “price“, many would reply that price is an amount of money paid by the buyer to the seller of a product or service or, in other words, that price is the money value of a product or service as agreed upon in a market transaction. The definition is, of course, valid as far as it g

34、oes. For a complete understanding of a price in any particular transaction , much more than the amount of money involved must be known. 80th the buyer and the seller should be familiar with not only the money amount, but with the amount and quality of the product or service to be exchanged , the tim

35、e and place at which the exchange will take place and payment will be made, the form of money to be used, the credit terms and discounts that apply to the transaction, guarantees on the product or service, delivery terms, return privileges, and other factors. In other words, both buyer and seller sh

36、ould be fully aware of all the factors that comprise total “package“ banged for the asked-for amount of money in order that they may evaluate a given price.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the best title for the passage? A. The Inherent weaknesses of the Price System. B. The Complexities of the Price System. C

37、. Credit Terms in Transactions. D. Resource allocation and the Public sector.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, the price system is related primarily to _.A. labor and education B. transportation and insurance C. utilities and repairs D. products and services（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Accordin

38、g to the passage, which of the following is NOT a factor in the complete understanding of price? A. Instructions that come with a product. B. The quantity of a product C. The quality of a product D. Warranties that cover a product.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In the last sentence of the passage, the word “t

39、hey“ refers to _.A. return privileges B. all the factors . C. buyer and seller D. money.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses _.A. unusual ways to advertise products. B. types of payment plans for service. C. theories about how products affect different level

40、s of society. D. how certain elements of a price “package“ influence its market value（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 30 to 34 are based on the following passage. One phase of the business cycle is the expansion phase. This phase is a two-fold one, including recovery and prosperity. During the recovery th

41、ere is every-growing expansion of existing facilities, and new facilities for production are created. More businesses are created and older ones expanded. Improvements of various kinds are made. There is an ever increasing optimism about the future of economic growth. Much Capital is invested in mac

42、hinery and “heavy“ industry. More labor is employed. More raw materials are required. As one part of the economy develops, other parts are affected. For example, a great expansion in automobiles result in an expansion of the steel, glass, and rubber industries. Roads are required; thus the cement an

43、d machinery industries are stimulated. Demand for labor and materials results in greater prosperity for workers and suppliers of raw materials, including farmers. This increases purchasing power and the volume of goods bought and sold. Thus prosperity is diffused among the vaious segments of the pop

44、ulation. This prosperity period may continue to rise and rise without an apparent end. However, a time coms when this phase reaches a peak and stops spiraling upwards. This is the end of the expansion phase.（分数：10.00）(1).We may assume that in the next paragraph the writer will discuss _.A. cyclical

45、industries B. union demandsC. the higher cost of living D. the recession period（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The title below that best expresses the idea of this passage is _.A. The Business Cycle B. The Recovery StageC. An Expanding Society D. The Period of Good Time（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Prosperity in one in

46、dustry _.A. reflects itself in many other industriesB. will spiral upwardsC. will affect the steel industryD. will end abruptly（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following industries will probably be a good indicator of a period of expansion? A. Toys B. Machine tools C. Foodstuffs D. F arming（分数：2.00

47、）A.B.C.D.(5).During the period of prosperity, people regard the future _.A. cautiously B. in a confident mannerC. indifferently D. opportunely（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.三、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：10.00)In a telephone survey of more than 2,000 adults, 21 % said they believed the sun revolved around the earth. An (3

48、5) 7% did not know which revolved around (36) I have no doubt that virtually all of these people were taught in school that the earth revolves around the sun; (37) may even have written it (38) a test. But they never (39) their incorrect mental models of planetary(行星的) motion because their everyday

49、observations didnt support (40) their teachers told them: People see the sun “moving“ across the sky as morning turns to night. and the earth seems stationary (静止的) (41) that is happening. Students can learn the right answers (42) heart in class, and yet never combined them with their working models of the world. The objectively correct answer the professor accept and the (43) personal understanding of the world can (44) side by side