2015年5月成人本科学位英语真题试卷（精选）及答案解析.doc

1、2015 年 5 月成人本科学位英语真题试卷（精选）及答案解析(总分：158.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Dialogue Communicati(总题数：3，分数：20.00)Mike: It would be nice to go to the beach sometime this weekend. Carl:【D1】_Whats the weather going to be like? Mike: It is supposed to be warm. Carl: It wouldnt be good【D2】_ Mike: I want this trip to be perfec

2、t, I hope it stays warm. Carl: This California weather is so uncertain and【D3】_ Mike: I know. Every day the weather seems different. Carl: I would love it【D4】_ A. I may want to go, too. B. its impossible to know whatll happen. C. if it got cold this weekend. D. if it werent always so unpredictable.（

3、分数：8.00）(1).【D1】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).【D2】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).【D3】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).【D4】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Tom: Hey, I think its starting to rain! George: Yeah, its raining. Good thing I brought along my umbrella.【D5】_Dont you trust the weatherman? Tom:【D6】_But this morning I missed the weather for

4、ecast on TV. George: Dont get wet.【D7】_ Tom: Thanks a lot. A. Go get your own umbrella. B. Get under my umbrella. C. Why didnt you? D. I do.（分数：6.00）(1).【D5】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).【D6】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).【D7】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Alex: Are you planning on transferring? Bruce: Yes. What about you? Alex: 【D

5、8】_ Bruce: Where do you want to go? Alex: I was thinking either CSULA or UCLA Bruce: Those are great schools. Alex: Where do you want to transfer to? Bruce: 【D9】_ Alex: You still have time to figure it out. Bruce: 【D10】_ Alex: Hopefully youll figure it out pretty soon. Bruce: I will. Good luck with

6、CSULA and UCLA. A. Which do you think is better? B. Thats true. C. Im thinking about it, too. D. Im not really sure yet.（分数：6.00）(1).【D8】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).【D9】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).【D10】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)1.Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are

7、 three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.（分数：10.00）

8、Every single thing you are not satisfied with in your life is a result of a bad habit. If you dont have enough money, its because bad habits kept you from taking action. If you are not as fit as you would like to be, its because of bad habits that kept you glued to the couch. Would you like to chan

9、ge that? The only thing that separates successes from failures is successful habits. But developing good habits is easier said than done. We find it hard to build good habits because we spend every day floating down the river of life with no oars (桨). So what should we do? Henry Ford said it best, “

10、 Whether you think you can, or you think you cant, youre right.“ Belief is the root of change. The strongest force in human behavior is the need to act in line with our self-identity or our belief of who we are. To change a habit, you must believe that you can actually do it. Often our habits are so

11、 conditioned into our being that we move through those patterns without any thought or consciousness as to what we are doing. Interrupting the old patterns creates a space for new ones. A few ways to interrupt your pattern are to shock yourself or say something funny that makes you laugh or interrup

12、t it through some physical action. One woman put a can of dog food next to her fridge to interrupt her pattern every time she reached out for some junk food. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. The goal is to get you out of a preprogrammed way of being by engaging in a behavior t

13、hat shocks you, so as to change your state and help you move into another pattern.（分数：10.00）(1).The author tells us in Para. 1 that bad habits_.（分数：2.00）A.result from poor living conditionsB.are difficult to get rid ofC.result in your dissatisfaction in lifeD.push you to take unnecessary actions(2).

14、The phrase “floating down the river of life with no oars“ (Para.2)means that people tend to_.（分数：2.00）A.lead a fulfilling lifeB.follow their old habitsC.pursue a fruitful lifeD.keep themselves busy(3).The words of Henry Ford (Para. 3)stress the role of_.（分数：2.00）A.clear goalsB.sound judgmentC.good h

15、abitsD.strong belief(4).What does the author say about forming new habits?（分数：2.00）A.It is easier than people have expected.B.It is best done through physical action.C.It must be done by making careful plans.D.It can be achieved by interrupting old patterns.(5).The authors purpose in writing the pas

16、sage is to_.（分数：2.00）A.introduce ways to develop good habitsB.identity good habits and bad habitsC.help better understand the role of habitsD.emphasize the importance of good habitsCan eating a chocolate bar every day really prevent age-related memory loss? People would say “No“. Can eating chocolat

17、e cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner be good for your heart? Again, they would say “No“ , because that would be too good to be true. But new research shows that large amounts of flavanols(黄烷醇), substances found in cocoa(可可), tea and some vegetables, may reverse age-related memory failure. Another

18、study is looking to see if high levels of cocoa flavanols can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Flavanols found in dark chocolate are known to increase blood flow in the part of the brain that controls memory. They also help prevent heart disease by lowering blood pressure and “ bad“ cholester

19、ol (腱固醇). A new study published online found that cocoa flavanols reverse minor memory loss in older adults. Dr. Scott Small, a professor at Columbia University, is the lead writer of a research paper describing the effects of cocoa flavanols on brain activity. The study involved 37 volunteers aged

20、between 50 and 69. Researchers gave them a high-level flavanol drink made from cocoa beans or a low-level flavanol drink. For a period of three months, some subjects got 900mg of flavanol a day while the others got 10mg. Brain imaging and memory tests were given to each subject before and after the

21、study. Dr. Small says that the subjects who had the high-level flavanol drink showed much improvement on memory tests. The researchers warn that more work is needed because this study was performed on a small group. Researchers at Womens Hospital in Boston recently announced plans to do just that.（分

22、数：10.00）(1).The first paragraph indicates that（分数：2.00）A.eating chocolate is good for ones heartB.people doubt the good effect of eating chocolateC.eating chocolate may prevent memory lossD.people should not eat too much chocolate(2).Studies show that flavanols can do all the following EXCEPT_.（分数：2

23、00）A.take off extra weightB.lower bad cholesterolC.help prevent heart diseaseD.reverse memory failure(3).The new study published online focuses on the effects of cocoa flavanols on_.（分数：2.00）A.weightB.blood pressureC.memoryD.heartbeat(4).The high-level flavanol drink used in the study is made from_

24、分数：2.00）A.coffee beansB.cocoa beansC.vegetablesD.tea(5).Researchers at Womens Hospital in Boston will_.（分数：2.00）A.make a follow-up study of the same 37 subjectsB.spend more money making flavanol drinksC.take more time to test Smalls resultsD.do similar experiments on a larger scaleBrain drain, whi

25、ch is the action of having highly skilled and educated people leaving their country to work abroad, has become one of the developing countries concern. Brain drain is also referred to as human capital flight. More and more third world science-and-technology-educated people are heading for more prosp

26、erous countries seeking higher wages and better working conditions. This has of course serious consequences on the sending countries. While many people believe that immigration is a personal choice that must be understood and respected, others look at the phenomenon from a different perspective. Wha

27、t makes those educated people leave their countries should be seriously considered and a distinction between push and pull factors must be made. The push factors include low wages and lack of satisfactory working and living conditions. Social unrest, political conflicts and wars may also be determin

28、ing causes. The pull factors, however, include academic freedom and extensive funds for research. Brain drain has negative impact on the sending countries economic prospects and competitiveness. It reduces the number of dynamic and creative people who can contribute to the development of their count

29、ry. Likewise, with more entrepreneurs (企业家)taking their investments abroad, developing countries are missing an opportunity of wealth creation. This has also negative consequences on tax revenue and employment. Most of the measures taken so far have not had any success in softening the effects of br

30、ain drain. One option is to provide adequate working and living conditions in the sending countries. Another option should involve encouraging the expatriates (侨民)to contribute their skill to the development of their countries without necessarily moving back home.（分数：10.00）(1).Another term used for

31、brain drain“ in this passage is “_“.（分数：2.00）A.human capital flightB.talent lossC.wealth relocationD.intellectual immigration(2).Brain drain occurs when more and more talented people_.（分数：2.00）A.move to developing countriesB.want to improve their creativityC.move to developed countriesD.want to fur

32、ther their education(3).We learn from the passage that the push factors are related to_.（分数：2.00）A.low employmentB.personal choiceC.tax revenueD.home countries(4).What can be viewed as a pull factor according to the author?（分数：2.00）A.Population control.B.Limited funds for research.C.Better working c

33、onditionsD.Natural environment.(5).Which paragraph offers a possible solution for brain drain?（分数：2.00）A.Paragraph 1.B.Paragraph 2.C.Paragraph 3.D.Paragraph 4.Edward and Robert Harmer were both born in the house onCranberry Lane. The map of their town had a special note about the Harmer house and it

34、s historical importance. Their great-grandfather had built it with his own two hands in 1850. It was the house their grandfather and father had been born in. It was the house that had all their memories. The boys had always been close as children. They were only two years apart, and, although they s

35、ometimes fought as brothers do, mostly they were inseparable. There was never a dull moment in the Harmer household. The energetic brothers spent their summers running around. They would go fishing in the local river, and try to catch the biggest fish in the world. The whole area was full of secret

36、hiding places where they could go and no one would find them. And they really needed hiding places. The boys were constantly getting into trouble, much to the worry of their parents. Whether it was accidentally throwing footballs through their neighbors windows, pouring paint onto Mrs. Pinklewits ro

37、se bushes or putting shaving cream all over Uncle Barts car, the boys somehow always got away from punishments. When they got older, Edward and Robert spent less time around the house and more time with their friends. But their house was still the best place to have a party. With its huge lawn, it w

38、as perfect for picnics. Their mother made the best fried chicken in town, and everybody knew it. Holidays were also a popular time at the Harmers house. Every New Years Eve they threw a big party. Practically the whole town came. Their mother would start planning the party on Thanksgiving. It was th

39、e biggest event in their town. And when the boys went off to college, they always brought friends home to share the holiday spirit.（分数：10.00）(1).For how many generations had Harmers lived in the house by the time the brothers went to school?（分数：2.00）A.Five.B.Four.C.Three.D.Two.(2).How did the brothe

40、rs get along with each other as kids?（分数：2.00）A.They scarcely talked to each other.B.They often fought each other.C.They could hardly separate.D.They tried to stay away from each other.(3).For what reason did the brothers need those hiding places?（分数：2.00）A.To avoid punishments once they did somethi

41、ng wrong.B.To store things they had taken from their neighbors.C.To play hide-and-seek with other kids.D.To hide themselves whenever they skipped classes.(4).Which of the following is TRUE of the Harmers house?（分数：2.00）A.It has witnessed many historic events of the town.B.It was designed for holding

42、 big parties.C.It was the biggest house in town.D.It was related to their happy memories.(5).What was the boys mother best known for in town?（分数：2.00）A.Planning good Thanksgiving parties.B.Being nice to everyone she knew.C.Organizing big holiday events.D.Making the most delicious fried chicken.三、Voc

43、abulary and Struc(总题数：21，分数：42.00)2.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answ

44、er Sheet with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_3.It is our children and our childrens children who_pay for the mistakes we make today.（分数：2.00）A.will have toB.mustC.shouldD.are able to4.Ms. Green_living in town for only one year, yet she seems to know everyone who comes to the store.（分数：2.

45、00）A.wasB.had beenC.isD.has been5.He does not qualify as a teacher of English_his pronunciation is terrible.（分数：2.00）A.butB.soC.asD.while6.When traveling, you are advised to take credit cards, _is more convenient than carrying money in cash.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.whichC.itD.this7.Smith would rather have l

46、eft for San Francisco than_in New York.（分数：2.00）A.stayedB.to stayC.stayD.having stayed8.The author used the southern dialect to give the story some local_.（分数：2.00）A.featureB.flavorC.styleD.taste9.I might not get home until very late, so dont_for me.（分数：2.00）A.wait upB.turn upC.take upD.come up10.Fi

47、nding it difficult to_to the climate in the city, he decided to move to the south.（分数：2.00）A.suitB.keepC.adaptD.adopt11._in the past he was extremely self-centered, now he has genuine concern, for others.（分数：2.00）A.WhereasB.As ifC.Even asD.When12.We have beer, whiskey, coke, and some soft drinks, so

48、 please make yourself_.（分数：2.00）A.at homeB.at handC.at heartD.at large13.Horses have more highly developed_of sight and hearing than humans.（分数：2.00）A.sensesB.skillsC.customsD.abilities14.I found out that I am a(n)_learner: I learn best when professors use the blackboard.（分数：2.00）A.visualB.audioC.activeD.fast15.A large number of cars_parked in front of the supermarket.（分数：2.00）A.isB.areC.hasD.have16.Hard_they tried, they failed to climb to the mountain top（分数：2.00）A.ifB.when.C.asD.since17.Hardly had I turne