成人本科英语-136及答案解析.doc

1、成人本科英语-136 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Complaining about faulty goods or bad service is never easy. Most people dislike making a fuss. But if something you have bought is faulty or does not do what was claimed for it, you are not asking fo

2、r a favour to get it put right. (76)It is the shopkeepers responsibility to take the complaint seriously and to replace or repair a faulty article or put right poor service, because he is the person with whom you have entered into an agreement. The manufacturer may have a part to play but that comes

3、 later.Complaints should be made to a responsible person. Go back to the shop where you bought the goods, taking with you any receipt you may have. Ask to see the buyer in a large store. In a small store the assistant may also be the owner so you can complain direct. In a chain store ask to see the

4、manager.Even the bravest person finds it difficult to stand up in a group of people to complain, so if you do not want to do it in person, write a letter. Stick to the facts and keep copy of what you write. At this stage you should give any receipt numbers, but you should not need to give receipts o

5、r other papers to prove you bought the article. If you are not satisfied with the answer you get, or if you do not get a reply, write to the managing director of the firm shop, or organization. Be sure to keep copies of your own letters and any you receive.If your complaint is a just one, the shopke

6、eper may offer to replace or repair the faulty article. You may find this an attractive solution. In certain cases you may have the right to refuse the goods and ask for your money back, but this is only when you have hardly used the goods and have acted at once. If you have suffered some special lo

7、ss, if for example a new washing machine tears your clothes, you might receive money to replace them. If the shopkeeper refuses to give you money, ask for advice from the Consumers Association.（分数：10.00）(1).The shopper may wake a complaint because _.（分数：2.00）A.the article bought is not up to standar

8、dB.it doesnt do what is claimed for itC.he dislikes causing a fussD.he was at fault in buying the article(2).When complaining in person, you should _.（分数：2.00）A.get a receipt for what you buyB.speak to someone in authorityC.talk direct to the assistantD.ask to see the buyer(3).If you write a letter

9、to complain, _.（分数：2.00）A.ask what receipt numbers you should giveB.say how you feel about the matterC.it is necessary to send receiptD.it is important to keep a record of what you say(4).You can ask for your money back only if _.（分数：2.00）A.the article cannot be replaced or repairedB.the article has

10、 had hard wearC.you have gone back immediatelyD.the article has not gone up in price since you bought it(5).You may be able to claim extra money when _.（分数：2.00）A.you have been hurtB.you cant find something wrongC.your clothes have been tom or lostD.damage has been caused by the faulty article三、Pass

11、age 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. (77)Its first use was as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very anci

12、ent times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, in the eleventh century B.C.We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the

13、umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the r

14、ain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. (78) And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680,the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.By th

15、e eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wash t until the twentieth century that women s umbrellas began to be made in a whole variety of color

16、s.（分数：10.00）(1).At first, the umbrella was used as _.（分数：2.00）A.protection against rainB.a shade against the sunC.a symbol of powerD.a symbol of honor(2).Who first used umbrellas?（分数：2.00）A.ChineseB.RomansC.GreeksD.Egyptians(3).The umbrella was used only by royalty or those in high office _.（分数：2.00

17、A.in Europe in the eighteenth centuryB.in ancient Egypt and BabylonC.in the Far East in ancient timesD.during the Middle Ages(4).According to the passage, all of the following Except _ are true.（分数：2.00）A.Women enjoy using umbrellas with various kinds of colors nowadays.B.The inventor of the umbrel

18、la is unknown.C.Once ordinary people had no right to use umbrellas.D.Umbrellas were popular and cheap in ancient times.(5).The best title for the passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.the Invention of the UmbrellaB.the History of UmbrellasC.umbrella - A Symbol of HonorD.who Used Umbrellas First四、Passage 3(总题数：1，分

19、数：10.00)(79)The Olympic Games are held every four years in a different city in the world. Athletes from many countries compete in a variety of sports which are divided into winter and summer games.The Olympics began in Greece more than 2,700 years ago. The games were originally part of a religious f

20、estival in honour of the Greek Gods. Eventually, the games became the most important festival in all of Greece.The first recorded Olympic competition was held in 776 B. C. It was held in an outdoor stadium which was about 200 metres long and 30 metres wide. The stadium was in a valley and about fort

21、y thousand people watched the event. The first thirteen Olympics consisted of only one race - running.Since 776 B. C. the games had been held regularly for about 1,200 years. In the year 397 the Olympics were prohibited by the Roman Emperor.(80) It was not until 1896 that the first Olympics of moder

22、n times were held in Athens. From then on the games are held every four years regularly. The Olympics have become the worlds most important athletic event and a symbol of the sporting friendship of all the people of the world.（分数：10.00）(1).The Olympic Games are held _.（分数：2.00）A.each time in a diffe

23、rent cityB.mostly in EuropeC.in different cities of GreeceD.in the capitals of different countries(2).At what time of the year do the modern Olympics take place?（分数：2.00）A.Mostly in Autumn.B.Usually in winter.C.Both in summer and winter.D.Usually in Sprin(3).What athletic events were held in the fir

24、st thirteen Olympic Games?（分数：2.00）A.A great variety of events.B.A field event only.C.A track event only.D.Both track and field events.(4).Which of the following is discussed in the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The sites where the Olympics were held.B.The history of the Olympic Games.C.The awards of the Olymp

25、ic Games.D.The well- known athletes who have emerged from the Olympic Games.(5).What does the passage tell us about the significance of the Olympic Games?（分数：2.00）A.They are the worlds most important athletic events and mark the friendship among people of the world.B.They not only provide exciting s

26、porting events but also make great contributions to world peace.C.They allow people of the world to enjoy most important athletic events and bring great economic benefit to the host sponsor country.D.They offer best sporting events and promote cooperation between countries.五、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：3

27、0，分数：30.00)1.John _ from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people.（分数：1.00）A.held onB.held backC.held offD.held out2._ is known to the world, Mark Twain is a great American writer.（分数：1.00）A.WhoB.WhichC.AsD.It3.Some people believe that giving gifts is one way _ by others.（分数：1.00）A.to

28、 loveB.loveC.to be lovedD.is loved4.Mrs. White made me _ the work again.（分数：1.00）A.doB.to doC.doingD.done5.She may come with us _ that she arrives in time.（分数：1.00）A.in caseB.unlessC.ifD.provided6.He told me his digestive trouble is cured _ and all.（分数：1.00）A.for longB.for lifeC.for everD.for good7.

29、 to help was a great encouragement to us.（分数：1.00）A.Their comingB.Them comingC.They comingD.They come8.Very few scientists _ with completely new answers to the worlds problems.（分数：1.00）A.come toB.come aroundC.come upD.come in9._ , he remained honest.（分数：1.00）A.As poor as Paul wasB.Poor as Paul wasC

30、As Paul was poorD.Since Paul was poor10.Although Ann is happy with her success she wonders _ will happen to her private life.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whatC.itD.this11.Every policeman and fireman _ on the alert.（分数：1.00）A.have beenB.wasC.areD.were12.Our teacher insists that we _ all our essays on alternate

31、lines.（分数：1.00）A.writeB.wroteC.must writeD.ought write13.Please be careful when you are drinking coffee in case you _ the new carpet.（分数：1.00）A.crashB.polluteC.spotD.stain14.Electricity is _ great use in industry and everyday life.（分数：1.00）A.forB.ofC.noD.with15.Our company decided to _ the contract

32、because a number of the conditions in it had not been met.（分数：1.00）A.destroyB.resistC.assumeD.cancel16.If we dont book tickets, we _ watch the football game.（分数：1.00）A.cantB.wont be able toC.may notD.shouldnt17._ by Columbus, all the arguments came to an end.（分数：1.00）A.The New land was discoveredB.W

33、as the New Land discoveredC.With the New Land discoveringD.With the New Land discovered18.The police are suspicious _ his words because he already has a record.（分数：1.00）A.toB.atC.onD.of19.It is no _ asking him to come now. He is busy.（分数：1.00）A.useB.excuseC.uselessD.point20.If you put your money int

34、o that business you risk _ every penny.（分数：1.00）A.to loseB.to losingC.losingD.to be losing21.I _ to him because he phoned me shortly afterwards.（分数：1.00）A.ought to not have writtenB.shouldnt have writtenC.couldnt have writtenD.neednt have written22.Although they plant trees in this area every year,

35、the tops of some hills are still（分数：1.00）A.blankB.hollowC.vacantD.bare23.You must have seen the film last night, _?（分数：1.00）A.didnt youB.mustnt youC.neednt youD.do you24.We have to _ our homework right now, or we wont finish it today.（分数：1.00）A.go forB.go outC.go aboutD.go in25.The traditional appro

36、ach with complex problems is to break them down into smaller, more easily managed problems.（分数：1.00）A.to dealingB.of dealingC.dealingD.to deal26.He said “Ill _ carry the novel with me forever.“（分数：1.00）A.probablyB.probableC.possibleD.capably27.Good health enables people to enjoy life and have the _

37、to achieve their goals.（分数：1.00）A.chanceB.opportunityC.occasionD.situation28.I regret I havent given you enough help.（分数：1.00）A.sayingB.having saidC.to sayD.to have said29.“I dont like Mozart.“ “ _ .“（分数：1.00）A.Nor do IB.Either do IC.So do ID.I dont too30.The possibility of Governments _ taxes relie

38、s on an increased income of the country.（分数：1.00）A.lighteningB.lightC.lightingD.lighted六、Part Identificatio(总题数：10，分数：10.00)31.I (had spent) months (to build) my fiberglass boat, now that it was ready, I wanted (all my friends) to come and see (it).（分数：1.00）A.had spentB.to buildC.all my friendsD.it3

39、2.(Having studied) your report carefully, (I am convinced) that (neither) of your solutions (are) correct.（分数：1.00）A.Having studiedB.I am convincedC.neitherD.are33.(The) climate (here) is often said (to be) similar to (one) of Japan.（分数：1.00）A.TheB.hereC.to beD.one34.Never before (I have seen) (anyo

40、ne) who has the skill (John has) when he (repairs) engines.（分数：1.00）A.I have seenB.anyoneC.John hasD.repairs35.He thought (that) the aim (of) philosophy (was to) discover the good, (beautiful) and the true.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.ofC.was toD.beautiful36.Evidence (has been put forward) (showing) that astron

41、auts (exposed) to long periods of weightlessness have (affected) quite severely.（分数：1.00）A.has been put forwardB.showingC.exposedD.affected37.I am (sorry) that (I have kept) you (waited) so (long).（分数：1.00）A.sorryB.I have keptC.waitedD.long38.Giraffes have (eyes) that allow them (seeing) in all dire

42、ctions without (twisting) their (heads).（分数：1.00）A.eyesB.seeingC.twistingD.heads39.(Were) it (not the storm), we (would have been) (in time).（分数：1.00）A.WereB.not the stormC.would have beenD.in time40.(Without) entering the body and (cause) damage, the CT is (far) superior (to) the X - ray or explora

43、tory surgery.（分数：1.00）A.WithoutB.causeC.farD.to七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：10.00)If you are having problems with a difficult boss, first of all you need to talk to her. She may not know you are having trouble. By (56) such a meeting while (57) your feelings, you could be come across as an irrational perso

44、n while you finally (58) her. No one, least (59) all management, wants to listen hysterical (60) . Before you speak with your supervisor, prepare your (61) Make sure your requests are (62) . For example, if you want a bigger office, (63) whether one is actually (64) Are your expectations realistic7

45、Try to (65) any objections your boss may (66) .Think positive. Go over the meeting in your (67) and predict how your boss will (68) . Plan how youll deal with negative responses, so you can (69) a positive attitude (70) . Be very specific about what you want. For example. “better communication“ is n

46、ot a clear (71) . Neither merely wants a raise and your boss say yes, you may (72) -with $1. 50 more a weak. A little background is probably necessary to (73) your problem, but dont get (74) with longwinded speeches.Use the most straightforward methods you can in (75) your boss. Come out of the meet

47、ing with a plan of action. If you call a meeting only when something fails, you will be seen as a complainer.（分数：10.00）A.postponingB.interruptingC.wipingD.obtainingA.suppressingB.dismissingC.toleratingD.impressingA.interviewB.challengeC.confrontD.emergeA.overB.onC.ofD.towardsA.praiseB.complaintsC.re

48、sistancesD.wordsA.viewpointB.approachC.mannerD.claimA.virtualB.specializedC.previousD.validA.get intoB.look outC.pick outD.find outA.availableB.responsibleC.conventionalD.convenientA.supposeB.indicateC.measureD.anticipateA.make upB.bring aboutC.bring upD.make outA.heartB.mindC.brainD.thoughtA.oppose

49、B.reactC.revealD.presentA.maintainB.remainC.containD.renderA.totalB.wholeC.overallD.entireA.requirementB.opinionC.argumentD.objectionA.take upB.mm downC.wind upD.put outA.frameB.formC.supplyD.deviseA.caught upB.carried awayC.dropped offD.given upA.copingB.involvingC.dealingD.handling八、Part Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Section A(总题数：5，分数：10.00)41.It is the shopkeepers responsi