1、专升本英语-225 及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B Phonetics/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)A.tinyB.captainC.keyD.miracleA.JuneB.soonC.classroomD.drewA.modernB.surpriseC.travelerD.GermanA.eitherB.ThursdayC.furthestD.clothesA.elseB.riseC.loseD.rose二、B Vocabulary an(总题数：15，分数：15.00)6.The ancient Egyptians compared the rising
2、of the sun _the beginning of life.（分数：1.00）A.withB.toC.forD.as7.The car crashed into the train, and the driver was killed _the spot.（分数：1.00）A.onB.atC.toD.by8._we have finished the text, we shall start doing more revision exercises.（分数：1.00）A.For nowB.Since thatC.Now thatD.By now9._determines a good
3、 meal varies from country to country.（分数：1.00）A.WhatB.ThatC.ItD.Which10.He was in poor health. He could not make his voice _.（分数：1.00）A.hearB.to hearC.heardD.to be heard11.Sally seldom does her homework in the morning, _.（分数：1.00）A.so does JerryB.Jerry is tooC.neither does JerryD.Jerry doesnt too12.
4、Keep in _that all people are different and some may progress faster than others.（分数：1.00）A.headB.brainC.heartD.mind13.Half a year after the war, schools in the country returned to_.（分数：1.00）A.normalB.cultivationC.instructionD.education14.Little _what others think.（分数：1.00）A.does he care aboutB.did h
5、e care aboutC.he cares aboutD.he cared about15.My new glasses cost me _the last pair that I bought.（分数：1.00）A.three timesB.three times as much asC.three times as muchD.three times much as16._have gone abroad.（分数：1.00）A.The WhiteB.The WhitesC.The WhitesD.The Whites17.You must take _for granted that I
6、 will help you.（分数：1.00）A.itB.thatC.thisD.its18.Had he worked harder, be _the exams.（分数：1.00）A.must have got throughB.would have got throughC.would get throughD.could get through19.I am feeling sick. I _so much chocolate.（分数：1.00）A.neednt have eatenB.couldnt have eatenC.mustnt have eatenD.shouldnt h
7、ave eaten20.Five minutes earlier, _we could have caught the last train.（分数：1.00）A.andB.butC.orD.so三、B Cloze/B(总题数：1，分数：30.00)BDirections: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the
8、corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet./BThe American Civil War was a very sad time for the United States. The people of the country were divided intoU (21) /Usides: The North and The South. Each side had its own army. The southern army was called the Confederate Army, and the northernU (22) /Uwas
9、 called the Union Army. Many people died for both the North and South.The schools for the deaf had many problems during the Civil War. There are many stories about thatU (23) /Uin history.Some schools for the deaf had to close during the Civil War. TheU (24) /Uof many were taken over by the Confeder
10、ate or Union army and occupied byU (25) /U. The Tennessee School even became a hospital and is now a national landmark.Some schoolsU (26) /Ubecause the teachers joined the war. At the Kentucky School, the superintendents sonU (27) /Uto join the Union Army. He died during battle and never returned. T
11、eachers at the Tennessee School also resigned, but they joined the Confederate Army.A sadU (28) /Utook place in North Carolina during the Civil War. A 55-year-old man was out walking one day. He wasU (29) /Uhis way home when a soldier saw him. The soldierU (30) /Uthe man to stop. The man was deaf an
12、d did not hear the soldiers command. The soldier shot the man andU (31) /Uhim.In southeastern states, every school for the deaf closed except one. The Kentucky School for the Deaf remainedU (32) /U. Its superintendent did not allow soldiers to occupy the school. He told officers from both armiesU (3
13、3) /Uwould happen if they moved into the school. He warned the officers that all of the teachers would resign and the soldiers would have to take care of the deaf students. HeU (34) /Uboth sides, so the Kentucky School for the Deaf wasU (35) /Uoccupied by either the Confederate or Union troops!（分数：3
14、0.00）A.twoB.threeC.severalD.a fewA.battleB.soldierC.armyD.fieldA.periodB.bookC.spiritD.classA.staffsB.lessonsC.buildingsD.graduatesA.studentsB.soldiersC.armiesD.officersA.openedB.closedC.transferredD.movedA.triedB.pretendedC.refusedD.quitA.fightB.incidentC.discussionD.disagreementA.inB.atC.onD.byA.f
15、orcedB.promisedC.beggedD.orderedA.killedB.destroyedC.damagedD.buriedA.silentB.lockedC.emptyD.openA.whatB.thatC.whichD.whoA.comfortedB.convincedC.angeredD.escapedA.onceB.thenC.afterwardsD.never四、B Reading Compr(总题数：5，分数：60.00)BDirections: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage Is
16、followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet./BBPassage One/BYears ago our cities were full of cars, buses and trucks. Now the streets are completely congested (拥挤的
17、) and it is very difficult to drive a car along them. Drivers must stop at hundreds of traffic lights. What are our cities going to be like in ten or twenty years? Will enormous (巨大) motorways be built across them? With big motorways cutting across them, full of noisy, dirty cars and lorries, our ci
18、ties are going to be awful places. How can we solve the problem?There are some good ideas to reduce the use of private cars. In 1989, for example, the authorities in Rome began an interesting experiment: passengers on the city buses did not have to pay for their tickets.In Stockholm there was anothe
19、r experiment: people paid very little for a season ticket to travel on any bus, trolley bus, train or tram in all the city.In many cities now some streets are closed to vehicles, and pedestrians are safe there.In London there is another experiment: part of the street is for buses only, so the buses
20、can travel fast. There are no cars or taxies in front of them.（分数：12.00）(1).What the writer worries about in a big city is_.（分数：3.00）A.the number of traffic lightsB.the shortage of busesC.the lack of motorwaysD.the traffic congestion(2).What city once experimented with a very cheap bus service?（分数：3
21、.00）A.London.B.Rome.C.Stockholm.D.None of the above.(3).In many cities pedestrians are now much safer because_.（分数：3.00）A.no traffic is allowed on some streetsB.traffic is computer-controlledC.cars move very slowlyD.only one way streets are open to traffic(4).In London, how does they solve the probl
22、em of the traffic congestion?（分数：3.00）A.They take a completely-free bus service.B.They experimented a very cheap bus service.C.Part of the street is for buses only.D.They closed the streets to cars.BPassage Two/BAs far back as he could remember, Larry had longed to go to Hollywood and become a film
23、star. The young mans hopes for success were broken again and again, however. Hollywood just did not seem interested. When he first came to California Larry had decided never to give up and return home without success. Therefore, he kept on trying. Someday, he told himself, his big opportunity would
24、come.Larry found a job parking cars for one of Hollywoods big restaurants. His pay was basic, but since the guests were kind enough to give him more money, he managed to make a living.One day he recognized an important film director driving into the parking lot and getting out of his car. Larry had
25、recently heard that the man was ready to make a new picture.Larry got into the car and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he stopped, jumped out, and ran over to the director. “Excuse me, sir, but I think its only fair to tell you that its now or never if you want me in Your next
26、 picture. A lot of big companies are after me.“Instead of pushing away the boy, the director got interested in Larrys words and stopped. “Yes? Which companies?“ he asked.“Well,“ replied the boy, “theres the telephone company, the gas company, and the electric company, to tell you only a few.“The dir
27、ector laughed, then wrote something on a card and handed it to the young man. “Come and see me tomorrow.“Larry got a small part in the directors next film. He was on his way!（分数：12.00）(1).Which of the following was Larry interested in?（分数：3.00）A.Working as a waiter.B.Becoming a film star.C.Parking c
28、ars for film stars.D.Never going home.(2).Why did Larry find a job parking cars?（分数：3.00）A.Because he liked the job.B.Because the parking lot was near Hollywood.C.To make a living and wait for the opportunity.D.To see a lot of film stars and work for them.(3).After reading the story what can we infe
29、r about the film director?（分数：3.00）A.He wanted to laugh at Larry.B.He recognized Larry at first sight.C.He was kind and gave Larry a try.D.He thought Larry would become a star.(4).“He was on his way“ refers to the fact that_.（分数：3.00）A.he gave up and returned homeB.he began to work towards successC.
30、he took a journey to HollywoodD.he had difficulties in playing the small partBPassage Three/BMr. Smith gave his wife ten pound for her birthday ten pretty pound notes. So the day after her birthday, Mrs Smith went shopping. She queued for a bus, got on and sat down next to an old lady. After a while
31、, she noticed that the old ladys handbag was open. Inside it she saw a wad of pound notes exactly like the one her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag the notes were gone! Mrs Smith was sure that the old lady who was sitting next to her had stolen them. She thought she woul
32、d have to call the police; but, as she disliked making a fuss and getting people into trouble, she decide to take back the money from the old ladys handbag and say nothing more about it. She looked round the bus to make sure nobody was watching, then she carefully put her hand into the old ladys bag
33、, took the notes and put them in her own bag.When she got home that evening, she showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course.“ she said proudly.“Oh? Whats that, then?“ he asked, as he pointed to a wad often pound notes on the table.（分数：1
34、2.00）(1).Mrs. Smith wanted to buy _with the ten pound notes.（分数：3.00）A.a lovely catB.a nice hatC.a beautiful handbagD.both B and C(2).The old lady sitting _her had her handbag open.（分数：3.00）A.besidesB.in front ofC.next toD.behind(3).Mrs. Smith saw _in the old lady handbag.（分数：3.00）A.a pound noteB.a
35、wad often pound notesC.a wad of pound notesD.ten pounds(4).Mrs. Smith didnt call the police because_.（分数：3.00）A.she was on the busB.she was not sure whether she had the ten pound notes with herC.she was too angry to do soD.she didnt like to make trouble for othersBPassage Four/BIn the US, people pre
36、fer waiting for a table to sitting with people they dont know. This means a hostess may not scat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you dont know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will dis
37、turb them.At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though th
38、ey usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you cant finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag“. It may have a pict
39、ure of a dog on it, but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner“. This is an especially big noon meal.Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip
40、 of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.（分数：12.00）(1).Which statement is true?（分数：3.00）A.American people like sitting with people
41、 they dont know.B.A hostess always seats a small group at a large table.C.American people never sit with people they dont know.D.American people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking.(2).What do American people always do when servings are too large fo
42、r them?（分数：3.00）A.They take the food home with a doggie bag for their dogs.B.They leave the food on the table and go away.C.They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later.D.They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.(3).Sunday dinner is_.（分数：3.00）A.a dinner in the
43、eveningB.a big noon mealC.a big meal on SundayD.a supper on Sunday(4).Which statement is not mentioned in the passage?（分数：3.00）A.Tips are not usually included in the total check.B.A 15 percent tip in large cities indicates satisfactory service.C.People tip waiters and waitresses.D.People always put
44、tips on the table.BPassage Five/BAfter Man has dreamed about flying for a long time. Michael Moshier is a dreamer. He invented the Solo Trek.The Solo Trek had a 120 horsepower engine with twin fans. Only one person flies. As you fly above the roofs, you lean a little forward. You can see everything
45、under you. You are flying like Superman.Michael Moshier looked at the jet belt and the rocket belt that was developed 20-30 years ago. Nothing ever came from them. People still cant fly.Inventors have tried to make it easy for people to fly. Paul Moller has been working on his flying car for 30 year
46、s. He now says it is ready for tests. It would take off and land vertically, go 600 miles an hour, and deliver 20 miles to the gallon. A computer would do the actual flying. He says it could be sold next year for about a million dollars.NASA is working with Moshier to help develop his flying machine
47、. The first users are likely to be military.Its been 50-years since Robert Fulton invented his airphibian, a flying car. It flew, and is now in the Smithsonian Museum.Getting dreams to fly is never easy.（分数：12.00）(1).The Solo Trek is able to lift off the ground by using_.（分数：3.00）A.a solar powered e
48、ngineB.engine-powered twin fansC.large flapping wingsD.rotating blades(2).An analogy was used to compare the way one could fly in the Solo Flyer to_.（分数：3.00）A.how a helicopter fliesB.how the Jetsons flyC.how the airphibian fliesD.how Superman flies(3).Paul Mollers flying car is different than an airplane because_.（分数：3.00）A.it has no wingsB.it uses solar powerC.it takes off and lands verticallyD.it can land on water(4).Robert Fultons invention, an airphibian, can best be described as_.（分数：3.00）A.a helicopterB.a solo flyi
