1、2013 年武汉纺织大学专升本（英语）真题试卷及答案解析(总分：142.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：20，分数：40.00)1.You_the flowers now, for it is going to rain.（分数：2.00）A.neednt waterB.didnt need wateringC.neednt wateringD.neednt have watered2.She_the hospital so soon, for she had not yet recovered.（分数：2.00）A.has leftB.did
2、 haveC.must have leftD.shouldnt have left3.You dont like to swim, so you_stay at home（分数：2.00）A.should as wellB.may as wellC.can as wellD.would as well4.Because oriental ideas of womans subordination to man prevailed in those days, she_to meet with men on an equal basis.（分数：2.00）A.did not dareB.dare
3、d notC.dared not toD.did dare not to5.Research findings show we spend about two hours dreaming every night, no matter what we _during the day.（分数：2.00）A.should have doneB.would have doneC.may have doneD.must have done6.How close parents are to their children _ a strong influence on the character of
4、the children.（分数：2.00）A.haveB.hasC.havingD.to have7.One of the people who_in the accident said_wouldnt go to the hospital.（分数：2.00）A.were,theyB.were,heC.was, heD.was, they8.If a person works hard, _need extra sleep.（分数：2.00）A.you mayB.we mightC.they mayD.he may9.Over three quarters of the city_destr
5、oyed in the war.（分数：2.00）A.wasB.wereC.areD.is10.The customs figures_a steady decline in British trade.（分数：2.00）A.showB.showsC.is shownD.are shown11.Any one who_coming to the picnic on Sunday_to bring_own beer and soda.（分数：2.00）A.are, have, hasB.are,have,theirC.is,has,theirD.is,has,his12.Ham and eggs
6、_a hearty breakfast for a growing boy.（分数：2.00）A.madeB.makeC.makesD.are making13.A pair of glasses_quite a lot these days.（分数：2.00）A.costsB.costC.is costD.are cost14.Many a man_life is meaningless without a purpose.（分数：2.00）A.thinkB.thinksC.is thinkingD.are thinking15.Each student and teacher_a book
7、.（分数：2.00）A.was givenB.were givenC.givenD.was giving16.Even if he_to this project, we will go on to carry it out.（分数：2.00）A.will objectB.objectsC.has objectD.objected17.I_if I may come a little late because I have to deal with something else.（分数：2.00）A.wondersB.am wonderingC.wonderedD.have wondered1
8、8.She told us that she would not come to the meeting if it_the next day.（分数：2.00）A.would snowB.had snowedC.snowsD.snowed19.When all those students present_, he began his lecture.（分数：2.00）A.sitB.setC.seatedD.were seated20.This kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen_comfortably.（分数：2.00
9、）A.is wornB.wearsC.wearingD.are worn二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：4，分数：40.00)I am one of the many city people who are always saying that given the choice we would prefer to live in the country away from the dirt and noise of a large city. I have managed to convince myself that if it werent for my job I
10、 would immediately head out for the open spaces and go back to nature in some sleepy village buried fill the country. But how realistic is the dream? Cities can be frightening places. The majority of the population live in massive tower blocks, noisy, dirty and impersonal. The sense of belonging to
11、a community tends to disappear when you live fifteen floors up. All you can see from your window is sky, or other blocks of fiats. Children become aggressive and nervous-cooped up at home all day, with nowhere to play; their mothers feel isolated from the rest of the world. Strangely enough, whereas
12、 in the past the inhabitants of one street all knew each other, nowadays people on the same floor in tower blocks dont even say hello to each other. Country life, on the other hand, differs from this kind of isolated existence in that a sense of community generally binds the inhabitants of small vil
13、lages together. People have the advantage of knowing that there is always someone to turn to when they need help. But country life has disadvantages too. While it is true that you may be among friends in a village, it is also true that you are cut off from the exciting and important events that take
14、 place in cities. There is little possibility of going to a new show or the latest movie. Shopping becomes a major problem, and for anything slightly out of the ordinary you have to go on an expedition to the nearest large town. The city-dweller who leaves for the country is often oppressed by a sen
15、se of unbearable stillness and quiet. What, then, is the answer? The country has the advantage of peace and quiet, but suffers from the disadvantage of being cut off; the city breeds a feeling of isolation and constant noise batters the senses. But one of its main advantages is that You are at the g
16、entler of things, and that life doesnt come to an end at haft-past nine at night. Some people have found(or rather bought)a compromise between the two: they have expressed their preference for the “ quiet life“ by leaving the suburbs and moving to villages within commuting distance of large cities.
17、They generally have about as much sensitivity as the plastic flowers they leave behindthey are polluted with strange ideas about change and improvement which they force on to the unwilling original inhabitants of the villages. What then of my dreams of leaning on a cottage gate and murmuring “ morni
18、ng“ to the locals as they pass by. Im keen on the idea, but you see theres my cat, Toby. Im not at all sure that he would take to all that fresh air and exercise in the long grass. I mean, can you see him mixing with all those hearty male down the farm? No, he would rather have the electric imitatio
19、n-coal fire any evening.（分数：10.00）(1).We get the impression from the first paragraph that the author_.（分数：2.00）A.used to live in the countryB.used to work in the cityC.works in the cityD.lives in the country(2).In the authors opinion, the following may cause city people to be unhappy EXCEPT_.（分数：2.0
20、0）A.a strong sense of fearB.lack of communicationC.housing conditionsD.a sense of isolation(3).The passage implies that it is easy to buy the following things in the country EXCEPT_.（分数：2.00）A.daily necessitiesB.fresh fruitsC.designer clothesD.fresh vegetables(4).According to the passage, which of t
21、he following adjectives best describes the commuters?（分数：2.00）A.Original.B.Quiet.C.Proud.D.Insensitive(5).Do you think the author will move to the country?（分数：2.00）A.Yes, he will do so.B.No, he will not do so.C.It is difficult to tell.D.He is in two minds.The human brain contains 10 thousand million
22、 cells and each of these may have a thousand connections. Such enormous numbers used to discourage us and cause us to dismiss the possibility of making a machine with human-like ability, but now that we have grown used to moving forward at such a pace we can be less sure. Quite soon, in only 10 or 2
23、0 years perhaps, we will be able to assemble a machine as complex as the human brain, and if we can we will. It may then take us a long time to render it intelligent by loading in the right software or by altering the architecture but that, too, will happen. I think it certain that in decades, not c
24、enturies, machines of silicon will arise first to rival and then exceed, their human ancestors. Once they exceed us they will be capable of their own design. In a real sense they will be able to reproduce themselves. Silicon will have ended carbons long control. And we will no longer be able to clai
25、m ourselves to be the finest intelligence in the known universe. As the intelligence of robots increases to match that of humans and as their cost declines through economies of scale we may use them to expand our frontiers, first on earth through their ability to withstand environments harmful to ou
26、rselves. Thus, deserts may bloom and the ocean beds be mined. Further ahead, by a combination of the great wealth this new age will bring and the technology it will provide, the construction of a vast, man-created world in space, home to thousands of millions of people, will be within our power.（分数：
27、10.00）(1).In what way can we make a machine intelligent?（分数：2.00）A.By making it work in such environments as deserts, oceans or space.B.By working hard for 10 or 20 years.C.By either properly programming it or changing its structure.D.By reproducing it.(2).What does the writer think about the machin
28、es with human-like ability?（分数：2.00）A.He believes they will be useful to human beings.B.He believes that they will control us in the future.C.He is not quite sure in what way they may influence us.D.He doesnt consider the construction of such machines possible.(3).The word “carbon“(Para. 2)stands fo
29、r_.（分数：2.00）A.intelligent robotsB.a chemical elementC.an organic substanceD.human beings(4).A robot can be used to expand our frontiers when_.（分数：2.00）A.its intelligence and cost are beyond questionB.it is able to bear the rough environmentC.it is made as complex as the human brainD.its architecture
30、 is different from that of the present ones(5).It can be inferred from the passage that_.（分数：2.00）A.after the installation of a great number of cells and connection, robots will be capable of self-reproductionB.with the rapid development of technology, people have come to realize the possibility of
31、making a machine with human-like abilityC.once we make a machine as complex as the human brain, it will possess intelligenceD.robots will have control of the vast, man-made world in spaceSocial customs and ways of behaving change. Things which were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptab
32、le. Just a few years ago, it was considered impolite behaviour for a man to smoke on street. No man who thought of himself by smoking when a lady was in a room. Customs also differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesnt it matter? Shou
33、ld you use both hands when you are eating? Should leave one in your lap, or on the table? The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both America and England people shake hands when they meet each other for the firs
34、t time. Also, most Englishmen will open a door for a woman or offer their seat to a woman, and so will most Americans. Promptness is important both in England and in America. That is, if a dinner invitation is for 7 oclock, the dinner guest either arrives close to that time or calls up to explain hi
35、s delay. The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortableespecially if they are your guests. When the food was served, one of the guests started to eat his peas with a knife. The other guests were amused or shocked, but the ho
36、st calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable.（分数：10.00）(1).If one has accepted a dinner invitation, what should he do if he is to be late for the dinner?（分数：2.00）A.He should find an excuseB.He should as
37、k for excuse.C.He should say sorryD.He should telephone to explain his being late.(2).“It would have been bad manners to make his guests feel foolish or uncomfortable.“ “Bad manners“ in the sentence means_.（分数：2.00）A.uglyB.dishonestC.impoliteD.shameful(3).which of the following do you think is the b
38、est title for this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Social CustomsB.Social LifeC.American and British CustomsD.Promptness Is Important(4).According to the text, the best host_.（分数：2.00）A.tries his best to make his guests feel comfortableB.makes his guests feel excitedC.tries to avoid being naughty to his guestsD.
39、tries to avoid being foolish(5).The author of this article may agree with which of the following?（分数：2.00）A.The guest who ate his peas with a knifeB.The other guests who were amused or shockedC.The host who picked up his knife and began eating in the same wayD.None of the aboveNew Orleans, Louisiana
40、, was established as part of the French Empire in 1718. Its location on the east bank of the Mississippi River gave it control of the American hinterland and it became strategically important to many nations. It was transferred from France to Spain, returned to France, and finally sold by Napoleon t
41、o the United States in 1803. The city was the site of a famous battle fought in 1815 between the British, who hoped to control it, and the Americans under General Andrew Jackson. The riverbed of the Mississippi is constantly silting and the river is now actually higher than the city. Levees hold bac
42、k the river and giant pumps are used to move water from the city into the river. Although New Orleans has been a part of the United States for almost two centuries, its population takes great pride in its French heritage. Louisiana still retains parts of the Code Napoleon which, form many years, was
43、 its only law. New Orleans is carefree city and it boasts its hot, spicy Creole seafood and its native Dixieland Jazz. The Jackson Square neighborhood maintains its French colonial homes and in other sections are pre-Civil War mansions. Visitors are surprised to find that behind this interesting fac
44、ade of yesteryear, is a busy industrial and port city. Grain and coal come from the Midwest and foreign cargoes are unloaded here. New Orleans is no longer a sleepy Southern townbut its still fun to visit.（分数：10.00）(1).What accounts for the levees and pumps in New Orleans?（分数：2.00）A.The Mississippi
45、frequently floods the city.B.The riverbed has raised in the past 200 years.C.The torrential rains flood the city frequently.D.The high humidity cannot otherwise be controlled.(2).The battle of New Orleans was fought by Jackson against_.（分数：2.00）A.FranceB.BritainC.SpainD.The North(3).The Code Napoleo
46、n was_.（分数：2.00）A.an agreement to sell LouisianaB.a body of lawsC.a city planD.a military code for the army(4).Which of the following elements does not apply to the attitude of the inhabitants of New Orleans?（分数：2.00）A.Pride in their French heritage.B.A desire to retain picturesque colonial building
47、s.C.A refusal to engage in trade and commerceD.A praising of Dixieland Jazz.(5).Tourists visiting New Orleans are surprised to encounter_.（分数：2.00）A.Creole foodB.Dixieland jazzC.bustling cityD.authentic colonial homes三、Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Within seven seconds, a chain reaction helps you start makin
48、g up your mind about others you meet. You show your true feelings, consciously or【C1】_, through your eyes, face and body because you are the message. You must use your good qualities such as physical【C2】_, rate of speech, pitch and【C3】_of voice and gestures so others will cooperate with you. When yo
49、u are committed to what you talk about and【C4】_beyond self-consciousness, others listen to you. 【C5】_the most effective people never change, it is important to be yourself at your best and【C6】_communicate with your whole being. 【C7】_others believe what they see over what they hear, use your eyes to look directly【C8】_others and smile to demonstrate your ease during
