1、专升本英语-520 及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、 Phonetics(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.gaveB.saveC.hatD.madeA.instrumentB.musicalC.revolutionD.peacefulA.usB.seizeC.lazeD.raiseA.clubB.tombC.combD.climbA.sightB.applyC.giveD.item二、 Vocabulary and Str(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.I found him _on the ground.（分数：1.00）A.lieB.lyingC.layD.
2、to lie2.He is only a boy of three, but he can learn the poem _heart.（分数：1.00）A.byB.atC.inD.to3.There have been quite a number of road _today because of yesterdays snowstorm.（分数：1.00）A.incidentsB.accidentsC.accidentD.incident4.They found the _bridge when they went across the village.（分数：1.00）A.old st
3、one ChineseB.Chinese old stoneC.old Chinese stoneD.Chinese stone old5.Are you feeling_?Yes, Im fine now.（分数：1.00）A.any wellB.any betterC.quite goodD.quite better6.Why do you want a new job _youve got such a good one already?（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whereC.whichD.when7.He explained everything over and over a
4、gain _anyone should misunderstand him.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.whenC.lestD.as if8.Seldom _so warmly welcomed.（分数：1.00）A.has he beenB.he has beenC.was heD.he had been9.Your handwriting is _mine.（分数：1.00）A.more betterB.as well asC.much better thanD.more better than10.“Let us go,_?“ the Smith said to the offi
5、cer.（分数：1.00）A.will youB.wont youC.shant weD.dont we11.His health_, my father retired from the business last year.（分数：1.00）A.failsB.was failedC.failingD.failed12.She looks forward every spring to _the flower-lined garden.（分数：1.00）A.walk inB.paying a visitC.visitD.walking in13.My money_. Could you pl
6、ease lend me some?（分数：1.00）A.has run out ofB.has run outC.was run out ofD.has been run out14.You can go out, _you promise to be back before 11 oclock.（分数：1.00）A.even thoughB.ever sinceC.as far asD.as long is15.He gave up _on medical advice.（分数：1.00）A.drinkingB.to drinkC.drinkD.to being drink三、 Cloze
7、(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is (21) the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of (22) breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words (23) a meet
8、ing of the minds of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may (24) unfavorable reactions in the listener (25) interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down.(26) , inaccurate or indefinite words may make (27) difficult for the listener. to un
9、derstand the. (28) which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in his working vocabulary may be (29) to explain or describe in a (30) that can be understood by his listeners.（分数：20.00）(1). A. of B. at C. for D. on（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2). A. inaccessible B. timely C. l
10、ikely D. invalid（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3). A. encourages B. prevents C. destroys D. offers（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4). A. pass out B. take away C. back up D. stir up（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5). A. who B. as C. which D. what（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(6). A. Moreover B. However C. Preliminarily D. Unexpectedly（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(7). A.
11、 that B. it C. so D. this（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(8). A. speech B. sense C. message D. meaning（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(9). A. obscure B. difficult C. impossible D. unable（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(10). A. case B. means C. method D. way（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_四、 Reading Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Contrary t
12、o its rather negative reputation in the West, pigs in Chinese culture are a sign of kindness and generosity. Pigs care a great deal about friends and family and work hard to keep everyone in their life happy. Chinese people view the pig as a smart and prosperous animal. Western ideas tend to be a li
13、ttle more negative.When talking to a Westerner, however, you have to be a little careful when you talk about pigs. A pig in the West is seen as a dirty, lazy, and fat animal. If anyone ever called you a pig, you wouldnt be smiling. When a person doesnt like someone, sometimes he will call that perso
14、n a pig.If you ever meet a Westerner who was born in the year of the pig, dont say, “Oh, youre a pig!“ Most Westerners will be quite understanding. They will be sure that you made some kind of a mistake. However, dont take any chances. You might just offend someone who does not share your positive i
15、deas about pigs.（分数：15.00）(1).You have to be careful when you talk to a Westerner about pigs because_.（分数：3.00）A.they worship pigs best of allB.they consider pigs as bad animalsC.they arent used to talking about pigsD.they dont like the topic about pigs at all(2).According to the passage we can see
16、that Chinese people think of the pig as a _animal.（分数：3.00）A.cleverB.richC.goodD.all the above(3).A Westerner will call someone a pig if he _that man.（分数：3.00）A.dislikesB.is afraid ofC.looks up toD.makes fun of(4).When you call a Westerner a pig, who was born in the year of the pig, most of them_.（分
17、数：3.00）A.will be angryB.will be very surprisedC.can forgiveD.may quarrel with you(5).From the passage we can conclude that_.（分数：3.00）A.different people have different ideas about the same thingB.Westerners culture is similar to our Chinese cultureC.in general, Westerners and the Chinese dont like pi
18、gsD.all of the Chinese like pigs better than Westerners六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Telephone books in the United States have white, blue and yellow pages. The white pages list people with phones by last name, the blue pages contain numbers of city services, government agencies and public schools. B
19、usinesses and professional (专业的) services are listed in a special section, the yellow pages. To make a long-distance call, you need an area code. Each area in the U. S. has an area code. The area covered by one area code may be small or large. For example, New York City has one area code, but so doe
20、s the whole state of Oregon. If you want to know the area code of a place, you can look it up in the area code map, which is printed in the front of the white pages.There are a lot of publlic telephones in the US. They have their own numbers. If you are making a long-distance call on a pubic telepho
21、ne and run out of money, give the number on you phone to the person you are talking to, then hang up the receiver, and he can call you back. If you make a long-distance call and get a wrong number, call the operator and explain what happened. This means that you can make the call again to the right
22、number without having to pay more money.（分数：15.00）(1).Where can you find the telephone number of a city council (市议会) in the telephone book?（分数：3.00）A.In the blue pages.B.In the white pages.C.In the yellow pages.D.In a special section.(2).An area code is used to_.（分数：3.00）A.show how big the ares isB
23、.make long-distance callC.check the telephone bookD.make telephone call only in New York city(3).Where can you find an area code map of the US?（分数：3.00）A.On the first page of the telephone book.B.At the end of the telephone book.C.In the front of the white pages.D.Right after the white pages.(4).Acc
24、ording to the passage, when you get a wrong number in making a long-distance call, you should_.（分数：3.00）A.check your number and call againB.tell the operator what has happenedC.Ask the operator to put you throughD.Ask the operator what has happened(5).Which of the following statement is NOT true?（分数
25、：3.00）A.When you run out of money, you can ask your partner to call back.B.Telephone books in the US have different colors.C.The state of Oregon has several area codes.D.An area code is necessary in making a long-distance call.七、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Its Christmas again. We live on a dirty st
26、reet in a shabby house among people who arent much good. You cant see how pitiful it is that our neighbors have to make happiness out of this filth (污秽) and dirt. My children must get out of this. But how? The money that weve saved isnt nearly enough.The McGaritys have money, but they are show-offs
27、with it. The McGarity girl just yesterday stood out there in the street eating from a bag of cookies while a group of hungry children watched her. I saw those children looking at her and crying in their hearts, and when she couldnt eat any more, she threw the rest down the sewer (阴沟).Miss Jackson wh
28、o teaches at the Settlement House (教育中心) isnt rich, but she knows things, she understands people. Her eyes look straight into yours when she talks with you. Everyboby else here looks away because theyrs ashamed of their lives. Id like to see the children be like Miss Jackson when they grow up.（分数：15
29、.00）(1).The writer suggests that her family_.（分数：3.00）A.is extremely richB.is an unhappy oneC.live with nice and kind peopleD.long for a change in their life(2).The write thinks the McGarity girl is_.（分数：3.00）A.selfish and cruelB.friendly and kindC.beautiful and proudD.rich and nice(3).The writer th
30、inks Miss Jackson is_.（分数：3.00）A.poor but braveB.friendly and talkativeC.a teacher liked by all her pupilsD.an example her children should follow(4).We can infer from the passage that_.（分数：3.00）A.the write want his children to be very richB.life in the dirty street is not shamefulC.the writer believ
31、es money means happinessD.a good person may not necessarily be rich(5).Which of the following is TRUE?（分数：3.00）A.The writers family is the poorest one on that street.B.Watching the rich girl eating cookies, those hungry children cried.C.The writer wants to move out of that district.D.The writer hope
32、s that her children will become teachers.八、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：15.00)“Cool“ is a word with many meanings. Its old meaning is used to express a temperature that is a little bit cold. As the world has changed, the word has had many different meanings.“Cool“ can be used to express feelings of interes
33、t in almost anything. When you see a famous car in the street, maybe you will say, “Its cool. You may think, “Hes so cool,“ when you see your favorite football player.We all maximize (扩大) the meaning of “cool“. You can use it instead of many words such as “new“ or “surprising“. Heres an interesting
34、story we can use to show the way the word is used. A teacher asked her students to write about the waterfall (瀑布) they had visited. On one students paper was just the one sentence, “Its so cool.“ Maybe he thought it was the best way to show what he saw and felt.But the story also shows a scarcity of
35、 words. Without “cool“, some people have no words to show the same meaning. So it is quite important to keep some credibility (可信性). Can you think of many other words that make your life as colorful as the word “cool“? I can. And I think they are also very cool.（分数：15.00）(1).We know that the word “c
36、ool“ has had_.（分数：3.00）A.only one meaningB.no meaningsC.the same meaningD.many different meanings(2).If you are _something, you may say, “Its cool“.（分数：3.00）A.afraid ofB.angry aboutC.interested inD.unhappy with(3).The writer takes an example to show he is _the way the word is used.（分数：3.00）A.pleased
37、 withB.strange toC.worried aboutD.careful with(4).The word “scarcity“ in the last paragraph may most probably mean_.（分数：3.00）A.lackB.mistakeC.funD.similarity(5).In the passage, the writer suggests that the word “cool“_.（分数：3.00）A.may not be as cool as it seemsB.usually means something interestingC.c
38、an make your life colorfulD.can be used instead of many words九、Passage Five(总题数：1，分数：15.00)In America, every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a class in drivers education.The course is divided up into two parts: class time for learning laws and regulations and dri
39、ving time to practice driving. Each student is required to drive a total of six hours. The students are divided up into groups of four. The students and the instructor go out driving for two hour blocks of time. Thus, each student gets half an hour driving time per outing. Drivers Ed cars are unlike
40、 other cars in which they have two sets of brakes, one on the drivers side and one on the other side where the instructor sits. Thus, if the student driver should run into difficulties the instructor can take over.After a student has passed the drivers education course and reached the appropriate ag
41、e to drive (this age differs in every state but in most cases the person must be 16 years old), he must take his drivers test. The person must pass all three tests in order to be given a drivers license. If the person does well in his or her drivers education class, he or she will pass the test with
42、 flying colors and get a drivers license.（分数：15.00）(1).In America, the drivers course mentioned above_.（分数：3.00）A.is considered as part of the advanced educationB.is given to anyone wanting to get a drivers licenseC.is carried on after students graduate from high schoolD.is offered to all the studen
43、ts of Grade 2 in high school(2).To prevent accidents, a drivers Ed car_.（分数：3.00）A.has a sign inside itB.has two sets of brakesC.cant run very fastD.is big enough to hold five persons(3).We can infer that the students are required to _in their whole driving practice.（分数：3.00）A.go out driving for twe
44、lve timesB.spend at least six hours drivingC.drive for two hour blocks of timeD.get half an hour driving(4).In America, which of the following is NOT the requirement for the students wanting to get their drivers license?（分数：3.00）A.They must be 16 years old.B.They should go to have their drivers test
45、.C.They must reach the proper age to drive.D.They ought to do well in their drivers cours(5).In the last sentence, “with flying colors“ means_.（分数：3.00）A.happilyB.colorfullyC.successfullyD.quickly十、 Daily Conversation(总题数：1，分数：10.00) A. Hows everything going? B. Id like to. C. So didI. D. Yes, but w
46、hy? E. Coffee, please. F. Thats too bad. G. Its very disappointing. H. Eat what you want.（分数：10.00）(1).Tony: Would you care for skiing with me at the weekend?Tom: Well,_. But you have to teach me how to ski first.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Student A: I wonder whether you are satisfied with the new equipmen
47、t.Student B: _. It gives me a lot of trouble.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).Mary: Oh, Lucy! Something terrible happened on me. I fell off my bike and hurt my right leg.Lucy: Did you?_. How did it happen?（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).Peter: Hello, Frank!_?Frank. Pretty good. Oh, Frank, how are you doing with your assignm
48、ent?（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).Linda: The TV series we saw yesterday was wonderful. I like it so much!David: _. Its very entertaining. I feel like watching it again.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_十一、 Writing(总题数：1，分数：25.00)16.你以伦敦国际语言中心的名义向大家介绍：1)该中心的教学目的既实用又围绕商务。教师经验丰富，有现代化的教学方法和设备。想参加语言课程请到 105 室登记。2)除了教学之外，该中心还提供许多其他活动，如电影、英语角、讨论和野餐，其目的是提高学生的语言技能。3)英语俱乐部
