成人本科英语-175及答案解析.doc

1、成人本科英语-175 及答案解析(总分：85.00，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：5.00)Its interesting that the arrival of snow has the effect on people in different countries.(76) For some countries it is an important happening to celebrate each year, while for others a catastrophe (灾害)

2、or even a wonder.But there are countries between these two kinds that normally expect snow some time over the winter months, but never receive snow regularly or in the same quantities every year. Britain is one of them, for which the arrival of snow quite simply creates problems. Within hours of the

3、 first snowfalls, however light, roads are blocked; trains and buses have to stop in the middle of the way. Normal communications are affected as well: telephone calls become difficult and the post immediately takes more time than usual. And almost within hours there are also certain shortages-bread

4、， vegetables and other things-not because all these things can no longer be produced or sent to shops,but mainly because people are frightened and go out and store up with food and so on.just for fear that something bad should happen.But why does snow have this effect? After all, the Swiss, the Aust

5、rians and the Canadians dont have such problems. It is simply because there is not enough planning and preparation. We need money to buy equipment to deal with snow and ice. To keep the roads clear, for example, requires snow-ploughs (扫机) and machines to spread salt. (77) The reason why a country li

6、ke Britain does not buy snow-ploughs is that they are only used for a few days in any one year, and the money could be more useful in other things such as hospitals, education, helping the old, and so on.（分数：5.00）(1).According to the writer, Britain is a country _A. which has regular snowB. which is

7、 not well prepared for snowC. for which snow is a catastropheD. for which snow is a wonder（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The arrival of snow in Britain affects all of the following EXCEPT _A. food supplies B. communicationsC. traffic D. service quality（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).After a few hours snowing there are o

8、ften some shortages of food becauseA. shops have closed down B. people buy as much as they canC. farmers can produce no more D. people eat more vegetables（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The first reason that the British do not buy snow-ploughs is that _A. spreading salt is good enough B. old people need more m

9、oneyC. snow-ploughs are not used often D. the hospital is more important（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The words “two kinds“ in Line 4 mean the countries_A. which have snow either as yearly happening to celebrate or as rare weatherB. which either have heavy snow or light snowC. to which snow either causes pro

10、blems or no problemsD. which either have snow-ploughs or no snow-ploughs（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Telecommuting-substituting the computer for the trip to the job-has been hailed as a solution to all kinds of problems related to office work. (78) For workers it promises freedom from

11、the office, less time wasted in traffic, and help with childcare conflicts. For management, telecommuting helps keep high performers on board, minimizes lateness and absenteeism by eliminating commuters (经常乘火车往返者), allows periods of solitude (独处) for high concentration tasks, and provides scheduling

12、 flexibility. In some areas, such as Southern California, Seattle, and Washington, local governments are encouraging companies to start telecommuting programs in order to reduce rush-hour traffic and improve air quality.But these benefits do not come easily. Making a telecommuting program work requi

13、res careful planning and an understanding of the differences between telecommuting realities and popular images. Many workers are seduced by rosy illusions of life as a telecommuter. A computer programmer from New York City moves to the quiet Adirondack Mountains and stays in contact with her office

14、 via computer. A manager comes in to his office three days a week and works at home the other two. An accountant stays home to care for her sick child; she hooks up her telephone modern connections and does office work between calls to the doctor.These are powerful images, but they are a limited ref

15、lection of reality. (79) Telecommuting workers soon learn that it is almost impossible to concentrate on work and care for a young child at the same time. Before a certain age, young children cannot recognize, much less respect, the necessary boundaries between work and family. Additional child supp

16、ort is necessary if the parent is to get any work done.Management, too, must separate the myth from the reality. Although the media has paid a great deal of attention to telecommuting, in most cases it is the employees situation, not the availability of technology, that precipitates (加速来临) a telecom

17、muting arrangement.That is partly why, despite the widespread press coverage, the number of companies with work-at-home programs or policy guidelines remains small.（分数：5.00）(1).What is the main subject of the passage ?A. Bussiness management policies.B. Driving to work.C. Extending the work place by

18、 means of computers.D. Computers for child-care purposes.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for employers that is potentially solved by telecommuting ?A. Employees lateness for work.B. Employees absence from work.C. Employees need for time alone to work intensi

19、vely.D. Employees conflicts with second jobs.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).In which area does the local government encourage telecommuting programs according to the passage?A. New York City. B. Adirondack Mountains.C. Washington. D. New York State.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following does the author m

20、ention as a possible disadvantage of telecommuting ?A. Small children cannot understand the boundaries of work and play.B. Computer technology is never advanced enough to accommodate the needs of every situation.C. Electrical malfunctions can destroy a project.D. The worker often does not have all t

21、he needed resources at home.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following is example ofteleeommuting as described in the passage ?A. A scientist in a laboratory developing plans for a space station.B. A technical writer sending via computer documents created at home.C. A computer technician repairing

22、an office computer network.D. A teacher directing computer-assisted learning in a private school.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、Passage 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)When we accept the evidence of our unaided eyes and describe the Sun as a yellow star, we have summed up the most important single fact about it-at this moment

23、in time. It appears probable, however, that sunlight will be the color we know for only a negligibly (微不足道) small part of the Suns history.Stars, like individuals, age and change. As we look out into space, we see around us stars at all stages of evolution.There are faint blooded dwarfs so cool that

24、 their surface temperature is a mere 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit; there are scaring ghosts blazing at 100,000 degrees Fahrenheit and almost too hot to be seen, for the great part of their radiation is in the invisible ultraviolet range. Obviously, the “daylight“ produced by any star depends on its temp

25、erature; today (and for ages to come) our Sun is at about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and this means that most of the Suns light is concentrated in the yellow band of the spectrum, falling slowly in intensity toward both the longer and shorter light waves.That yellow “hump“ will shift as the Sun evol

26、ves,and the light of the day will change accordingly. (80) It is natural to assume that as the Sun grows older, and uses up its hydrogen fuel-which it is now doing at the spanking rate of half a billion tons a second-it will become steadily colder and redder.（分数：5.00）(1).What is the passage mainly a

27、bout?A. Faint dwarf stars. B. The evolution cycle of the Sun.C. The Suns fuel problem. D. The dangers of invisible radiation.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the author say is especially important about the Sun at the present time?A. It appears yellow. B. It always remains the same.C. It had a short h

28、istory. D. It is too cold.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why are very hot stars referred to as “ghosts“?A. They are short-lived. B. They are mysterious.C. They are frightening. D. They are nearly invisible.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to the passage, as the Sun continues to age, what color is it likely to b

29、ecome?A. Yellow. B. Violet.C. Red. D. White.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).In the last sentence of the third passage, to which of the following does “it“ refer?A. Yellow “hump“. B. Day.C. Sun. D. Hydrogen fuel.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：30，分数：30.00)1.He said current interest rates are a direct

30、_ of domestic (国内的) and international conditions.A. affect B. effect C. income D. outcome（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.They have bought the cottage _ reselling it at a profit.A. on account of B. with a view to C. in regard to D. as a result of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.I couldnt understand why he pretended _ in the bo

31、okstore.A. to see me not B. not to see me C. not see me D. to see not me（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.The story you have just told_ me of an experience I once had.A. informs B. convinces C. reminds D. warns（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.By no means _ create or destroy energy.A. we can B. we cant C. can we D. shall we（分数：1

32、.00）A.B.C.D.6.But from the start of their experiments, the Wright brothers found that they needed money to pay _ their research.A. back B. down C. for D. off（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.You _ me, because I didnt say that.A. must have misunderstood B. must misunderstandC. must be misunderstood D. had to misund

33、erstand（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.If English study is to contribute to your future competence_, it should be learnt systematically.A. more than showing up B. rather than showing upC. rather than to show up D. more than to show up（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.“Shall we walk through the park?“No, its too late _ there.“A

34、. that we walk B. for us walking C. us to walk D. for us to walk（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.The couple were _ to each other by their interest in classical music.A. pulled B. drawn C. moved D. taken（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Different cultures have different communication_A. styles B. signals C. designs D. symbols（

35、分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.The banker will explain the terms of the loan to you _ detail.A. on B. in C. with D. out of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.It is highly desirable that a new president _ for this college.A. is appointed B. will be appointedC. be appointed D. has been appointed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.The theory is

36、of great importance _ the hotter a body is, the more energy it radiates.A. that B. when C. which D. what（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Frequently single-parent children _ some of the functions that the absent adult in the house would have served.A. take off B. take after C. take in D. take on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.1

37、6.If you dont put the cheese in the refrigerator it may _A. go off B. go out C. go over D. go wrong（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.Which sport has the most expenses _ training equipment, players personal equipment and uniforms?A. in place of B. in terms of C. by means of D. by way of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.The new

38、factory is _ several hundred cars a week.A. turning in B. turning off C. tuming out D. turning on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.Japan is still _ on Middle Eastern oil.A. reliable B. imposing C. dependent D. independent（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.If it _ rain tomorrow, well have the party outside.A. wouldnt B. didnt C.

39、 doesnt D. wont（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.Finally, the thief handed everything _ he had stolen to the police.A. which B. what C. whatever D. that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.There were no tickets _ for Sundays performance.A. possible B. probable C. available D. feasible（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.It was not until an hour l

40、ater that we heard _ what had happened.A. through B. by C. about D. from（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24._, you must show your ticket to go into the cinema.A. No matter whoever you are B. Whoever you areC. Whomever you are D. No matter who are you（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.He might have been killed _ the arrival of the

41、 police.A. even if B. if only C. but for D. as if（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26.Talking to foreigners is fun if you _ the right time and place.A. locate B. consider C. choose D. decide（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.27.I would have written before, but I _ ill.A. were B. had been C. would be D. was（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.28.We had t

42、o _ a lot of noise when the children were at home.A. go in for B. hold on to C. put up with D. keep pace with（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.29.Without a passport, leaving the country is _A. in question B. without questionC. out of the question D. out of question（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.30.Bravery is as rare in war as it

43、is in peace. It isnt just a matter of facing danger from which you would _ to run.A. prefer B. infer C. refer D. offer（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、Part Identificatio(总题数：10，分数：10.00)31.We wish that you didnt have such a lot of work, otherwise you would have enjoyed the party.A. wishB. didnt haveC. workD. woul

44、d have enjoyed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.32.Jonnie was not barely able to walk without help because of the bad injury in his left leg.A. was notB. without helpC. because ofD. bad（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.33.Not until my mother told me the sad news last night did I knew that our neighbor Dr. Li was killed in a car acci

45、dent the week before.A. Not untilB. the sad newsC. did I knewD. was killed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.34.He has died for years, so almost nobody knows him.A. has diedB. for yearsC. soD. almost nobody（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.35. Lets not waste time on matters of no important. We have other vital problems to deal with.A

46、. Lets notB. matters of no importantC. vitalD. deal with（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.36.Since the beginning of this century, more and more scientists have become interested in the way how the human brain works.A. Since the beginningB. have becomeC. inD. the way how（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.37.In order to attain our obje

47、ctive, it is essential that we will make the best use of the limited resources available.A. attainB. essentialC. will makeD. available（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.38.Neither he nor I are going to attend the lecture this afternoon.A. heB. IC. are goingD. the（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.39.That troubles me is that I cant lea

48、rn all these English idioms by heart.A. ThatB. thatC. all theseD. by heart（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.40.While walking on a sunny day, far from the city crowds, the mountains give him a sense of infinite peace.A. While walkingB. far fromC. a sense ofD. infinite（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Thirt

49、y years ago, most teenagers had bicycles, but now they are comparatively rare. (56) , motor scooters (小型摩托车) are much more common. (57) , this may seem to be a sign of progress but (58) the change is not necessarily for the better.It is easy to see why young people prefer scooters. (59) , they are much faster and do not require much physical effort; (60) , you can take a passenger