1、专升本英语-749 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. sweat B. leap C. feature D. cheat（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.二、 Vocabulary and Str(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.Id like to live somewhere _ the sun shines all year long.A. which B. of which C. where D. at where（分数：1.00）A.B.
2、C.D.2.The facilities of the older hotel _.A. is as good or better than the new hotelB. are as good or better than the new hotelC. is as good as or better than that of the new hotelD. are as good as or better than those of the new hotel（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.It is known to everyone that the film is _ a r
3、eal event.A. based on B. built on C. looked on D. carried on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.Last year, some poor people had hardly _ the severe winter.A. remained B. lived C. endured D. survived（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Mr.Verder never thought that he would become a member of the board of directors because of his _ ori
4、gin.A. humble B. previous C. critical D. false（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.You should have been more patient _ that customer; I m sure that selling him the watch was a possibility.A. of B. with C. for D. at（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The two parties have _ an agreement on the date of talk.A. come across B. come into C
5、. come up D. come to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.He is _ nervous _ he moved about the room all the time.A. such; that B. that; that C. so; that D. so; as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.The river, which is _ the Yangtze River, is the longest river in China.A. named after B. known for C. known as D. called for（分数：1.00）A.B.C
6、.D.10.The university _ four colleges and five academies.A. is made of B. is composed of C. is consisted of D. composed of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.He promised that he would _ to get us two tickets of the soccer game.A. manage B. fulfil C. accomplish D. succeed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.He got a job with the corp
7、oration in 1991 and has worked there _.A. since B. ever since C. ever before D. till then（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13._, he is not a very bright pupil.A. As far as his intelligence is concerned B. As far his intelligence is concernedC. So his intelligence is concerned D. As far as his intelligence are concer
8、ned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.There is no specific rule _ what we should wear to a dinner party.A. because of B. as to C. as of D. but for（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Not only _ very well, but also _ well.A. she cooks; does she dance B. she cooks; she dancesC. does she cook; she dances D. does she cook; does she da
9、nce（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、 Cloze(总题数：1，分数：30.00)The northern parts of the United States get very cold in the winter. It snows a great deal and the temperature often goes (21) zero degree in January, (22) and March. But the northeastern and northcentral regions of (23) have been financial and industrial
10、centers, and they are heavily polluted.In recent years, people in these regions have begun to take vacations (24) these cold winter months. They go to southern parts of the country (25) it is warmer. Many go to Florida where the weather is (26) . Others go to the western states of Arizona, New Mexic
11、o and Texas where they (27) dry desert climates.I has become (28) nowadays for old people to move south to these places (29) they retire. Typically these people sell their houses in their home communities and move south to begin a new life (30) senior citizens.Their children likely have homes (31) a
12、nd many of them move south (32) communities where they were (33) . The southern and southwestern parts of the country are now growing (34) any other part. Business and industry (35) many offices and factories in the south. California is already the most popular state in the country.（分数：30.00）(1).A.
13、below B. above C. near D. over（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. April B. May C. February D. June（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. the town B. the country C. the city D. the state（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. among B. toward C. during D. before（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. where B. when C. which D. that（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A. typic
14、al B. usual C. tropical D. practical（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A. get rid of B. look for C. search for D. find（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A. strange B. traditional C. common D. rare（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(9).A. when B. where C. unless D. though（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(10).A. for B. as C. to D. toward（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(11).A.
15、of their B. of their own C. for theirs D. for their own s（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(12).A. nearest B. among C. away from D. far to（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(13).A. born B. raised C. lost D. found（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(14).A. less than B. as fast as C. as slow as D. faster than（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(15).A. have opened B. closed
16、 C. rebuilt D. set up（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、 Reading Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling: No school I have taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There
17、are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is, how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities of spe
18、lling.If spelling becomes the only focal point of his teacher s interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe“. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language. That s why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pa
19、y attention to content rather than technical ability.I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive piece of writing about a personal experience: “This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is illegible(难以辩认的).“ It may have been a sharp criticism of the p
20、upils technical abilities in writing, but it was also a sad reflection on the teacher who had omitted to read the essay, which contained some beautiful expressions of the child s deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the errors, but if his priorities had centred on the child
21、s idea, an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil more motivation to seek improvement.（分数：12.00）(1).Teachers are different in their opinions about _.A. the difficulties in teaching spellingB. the role of spelling in general language developmentC. the comple
22、xities of the basic writing skillsD. the necessity of teaching spelling（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The expression “play safe“ probably means _.A. to write carefully B. to do as teachers sayC. to use dictionaries frequently D. to avoid using words one is not sure of（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The writer seems to t
23、hink that the teacher s judgement on that sensitive piece of writing is _.A. reasonable B. unfair C. foolish D. careless（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The major point discussed in the passage is _.A. the importance of developing writing skillsB. the complexities of spellingC. the correct way of marking compos
24、itionsD. the relationship between spelling and the content of a composition（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：12.00)It was Ann s first experience of flying. She had always been afraid of heights and sowas prepared to be frightened. Only the fact that she was going to meet her son who she had no
25、t seen for three years had given her the courage to make the flight.She sat in her seat, her hands gripping its arms, her seat belt already fastened. The air hostess was talking, telling everyone what to do in case of emergency, showing them where their life-jackets were. The plane was crowded, and
26、every seat was full. From her window seat, getting out in a hurry would be impossible, thought Ann. In any case who would want to get out of a plane in mid-air?The engines began to shake-the noise increased till it was like a great rushing wind. She looked out to see the runway slip past at astonish
27、ing speed. She wanted to cry outto stop the plane before it left the ground, but she knew she was trapped in this great roaring machine. I must scream, she told herself, and put her hands over her eyes.There was a strange feeling as if she were going up in a lift. The noise died down. Carefully she
28、opened her eyes. Through the window she saw a great carpet of cloud above, so beautiful that she stared in wonder, hardly turning away from the window till they touched down.（分数：12.00）(1).Ann thought she would be frightened because _.A. she had never flown before B. she had a fear of being in high p
29、lacesC. she hadn t made proper preparations D. she was naturally timid（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How was Ann sitting before the plane took off?A. With her arms folded. B. With her seat belt undone.C. Holding tight to her seat belt. D. Holding on to part of the seat.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why did Ann want to
30、 scream?A. Because the plane didn t leave the ground. B. Because she couldn t make the plane stop.C. Because she couldnt hear the wind. D. Because she couldnt see the runway（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How did Ann feel after she had opened her eyes?A. Very much pleased. B. Very much frightened.C. Greatly at
31、tracted. D. Greatly surprised.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.七、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：12.00)In ancient times wealth was measured and exchanged in things that could be touched: food, tools, and precious metals and stones. Then the barter system was replaced by coins, which still had real value since they were piec
32、es of rare metal. Coins were followed by fiat money, paper notes that have value only because everyone agrees to accept them.Today electronic monetary systems are gradually being introduced that will transform money into even less tangible titans, reducing it to a series of “bits and bytes“, or unit
33、s of computerized information, going between machines at the speed of light. Already, electronic fund transfer allows money to be instantly sent and received by different banks, companies, and countries through computers and telecommunications devices.（分数：12.00）(1).Which of the following would be th
34、e most appropriate title for the passage?A. International Banking Policies B. The History of Monetary ExchangeC. The Development of Paper Currencies D. Current Problems in the Economy（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, which of the following was the earliest kind of exchange of wealth?A.
35、Bartered foods. B. Fiat money. C. Coin currency. D. Intangible forms.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, coins once had real value as currency because they _.A. represented a great improvement over barterB. permitted easy transportation of wealthC. were made of precious metalsD. could bec
36、ome collector s items（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following statements about computerized monetary systems is NOT supported by the passage?A. They promote international trade.B. They allow very rapid money transfers.C. They are still limited to small transactions(交易).D. They are dependent on go
37、od telecommunications systems.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.八、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Mr.Smith was a wealthy industrialist, but he was not satisfied with life. He did not sleep well and his food did not agree with him. This situation lasted for some time. Finally, after several sleep-less nights, he decided
38、to consult his doctor. The doctor advised a change of surroundings. “Go abroad,“ he said. “But Im not good at foreign language,“ said Mr.Smith. “It doesn t matter,“ said the doctor. “It won t hurt you to talk a little less. Go on a voyage. Take plenty of exercise. Try to reduce your weight. Avoid ri
39、ch food. “Mr. Smith went to Switzerland. He did not know French or German, and had to communicate through gestures. He attended a physical training course. The instructor made him bend his knees, swing his arms, stretch his neck and shake his head rapidly. He had .to lie on the ground and raise his
40、right and left legs alternately. After a time his muscles grew hard and firm. He forgot the financial crisis and the importance 0f raising the level of production. He even began to notice individual trees and individual birds.Finally he returned home. But unfortunately his improvement was only tempo
41、rary. Soon he was a normal business man again, worried about his property, his profits, his savings, his advancement in a technological society, and things in general.（分数：12.00）(1).Mr. Smith went to see his doctor because he _.A. had little to eat B. was seriously ill C. had to sleep D. didn t feel
42、well（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).In the second paragraph, the word “gestures“ means _.A. body movements B. simple words C. pens or pencils D. handshakes（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).When he traveled abroad, Mr. Smith _.A. learned boxing B. forgot all about his businessC. raised the level of production D. shook his h
43、ead all the time（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In the last paragraph, the word “temporary“ means _.A. lasting for a short time B. not deepC. unimportant D. developing very slowly（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.九、Passage Five(总题数：1，分数：12.00)There was a river with a small town on either side of it. The towns were linked by a
44、bridge.One day, a hole appeared in the bridge. Both towns agreed that the hole should be mended. However, disagreement came up as to who should mend it. Each town thought that it had a better reason for the other to mend the hole. The town on the right bank said that it was at the end of the road, s
45、o the left-bank town should mend the hole. The town on the left bank, on the other hand, insisted that all the traffic came to the right-bank town, so it was in their interest to mend the bridge.The quarrel went on and on, and so did the hole. The more it went on, the more the hostility between the
46、two towns grew.One day a man fell into the hole and broke his leg. People from both towns questioned him closely about whether he was walking from the right bank to the left or from the left bank to the right, in order to decide which town should be blamed for the accident. But he could not remember
47、, since he got drunk that night.Some time later, a ear was crossing the bridge and broke an axle (轴) because of the hole. Neither town paid any attention to the accident, as the traveler was not going from one to the other, but was merely passing through. The angry traveler got out of the ear and as
48、ked why the hole was not mended.On hearing the reason, he declared, “Ill buy this hole. Whos the owner?“Both towns at once declared that they owned the hole.“One or the other, whoever owns the hole must prove it. “How shall we prove it?“ asked both sides.“That s simple. Only the owner of the hole ha
49、s the right to mend it. I ll buy the hole from whoever mends the bridge. “People from both towns rushed to do the job while the traveler smoked a cigar and his driver changed the axle. They mended the bridge in no time and asked for the money for the hole.“What hole?“ The traveler looked surprised. “I can t see any hole. I ve been looking for a hole for several years now. I m prepared to pay a good. price for it, but there s n
