1、专升本（英语）模拟试卷 408 及答案解析(总分：122.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Phonetics(总题数：5，分数：10.00)A.d u ckB.d u tyC.d u stD.d u mpA.g ainB.g angC.g iantD.g rainA.all owB.fell owC.n owD.c owA.fl yB.sill yC.simpl yD.cit yA.bl a ckB.bl a deC.m a pD.s a ck二、BPart I Vocab(总题数：15，分数：30.00)6.The room is in a terrible dirty surroundin
2、gs; it _ cleaned.（分数：2.00）A.cant have beenB.shouldnt have beenC.mustnt have beenD.wouldnt have been7.We forgot to bring our tickets, but please let us enter, _?（分数：2.00）A.do youB.will youC.can weD.shall we8.The traditional approach _ with complex problems is to break them down into smaller, more eas
3、ily managed problems.（分数：2.00）A.to dealingB.in dealingC.dealingD.to deal9.Id like to _ him to you for the job. He is very clever and capable.（分数：2.00）A.referB.suggestC.recommendD.propose10.The book is worth _.（分数：2.00）A.readB.being readC.readingD.having read11.Shelly had prepared carefully for her b
4、iology examination so that she could be sure of passing it on her first _.（分数：2.00）A.intentionB.attemptC.purposeD.desire12.The ancient Egyptians are supposed _ rockets to the moon.（分数：2.00）A.to sendB.to be sendingC.to have sentD.to have been sending13.The store had to _ a number of clerks because sa
5、les were down.（分数：2.00）A.lay outB.lay offC.lay asideD.lay down14.All the students in this class passed the English exam _ the exception of Li Ming.（分数：2.00）A.onB.inC.forD.with15.Young adults _ older people are more likely to prefer pop songs.（分数：2.00）A.other thanB.more thanC.less thanD.rather than16
6、._ you eat the correct foods _ be able to keep fit and stay healthy.（分数：2.00）A.Only if; you willB.Only if; will youC.Unless; you willD.Unless; will you17._ right now, she would get there on Sunday.（分数：2.00）A.Would she leaveB.If she leavesC.Were she to leaveD.If she had left18.Its already 5 oclock no
7、w. Dont you think its about time _?（分数：2.00）A.we are going homeB.we go homeC.we went homeD.we can go home19.Staying in a hotel costs _ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.（分数：2.00）A.twice moreB.twice as much asC.as much twice asD.as much as twice20.The little girl could not _ the attraction of
8、the piece of the chocolate.（分数：2.00）A.consistB.persistC.insistD.resist三、BPart III Rea(总题数：5，分数：40.00)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 ar
9、e, 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 spell
10、ing. If spelling becomes the only focal point of his teachers 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. Thats why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay a
11、ttention 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 (难以辨认的).“ It may have been a sharp criticism of the p
12、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 childs deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the errors, but if his priorities had centred on the childs
13、idea, an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil more motivation to seek improvement.（分数：8.00）(1).Teachers are different in their opinions about _.（分数：2.00）A.the difficulties in teaching spellingB.the role of spelling in general language developmentC.the com
14、plexities of the basic writing skillsD.the necessity of teaching spelling(2).The expression “play safe“ probably means _.（分数：2.00）A.to write carefullyB.to do as teachers sayC.to use dictionaries frequentlyD.to avoid using words one is not sure of(3).The writer seems to think that the teachers judgem
15、ent on that sensitive piece of writing is _.（分数：2.00）A.reasonableB.unfairC.foolishD.careless(4).The major point discussed in the passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.the importance of developing writing skillsB.the complexities of spellingC.the correct way of marking compositionsD.the relationship between spelli
16、ng and the content of a compositionIt was Anns first experience of flying. She had always been afraid of heights and so was prepared to be frightened. Only the fact that she was going to meet her son who she had not seen for three years had given her the courage to make the flight. She sat in her se
17、at, 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 every seat was full. From her window seat, getting out in a hurry would be impossible
18、, thought Ann. In any case who would want to get out of a plane in mid-air? The engines began to shakethe noise increased till it was like a great rushing wind. She looked out to see the runway slip past at astonishing speed. She wanted to cry outto stop the plane before it left the ground, but she
19、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 opened her eyes. Through the window she saw a great carpet of cloud above, so beauti
20、ful that she stared in wonder, hardly turning away from the window till they touched down.（分数：8.00）(1).Ann thought she would be frightened because _.（分数：2.00）A.she had never flown beforeB.she had a fear of being in high placesC.she hadnt made proper preparationsD.she was naturally timid(2).How was A
21、nn sitting before the plane took off?（分数：2.00）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.(3).Why did Ann want to scream?（分数：2.00）A.Because the plane didnt leave the ground.B.Because she couldnt make the plane stop.C.Because sh
22、e couldnt hear the wind.D.Because she couldnt see the runway.(4).How did Ann feel after she had opened her eyes?（分数：2.00）A.Very much pleased.B.Very much frightened.C.Greatly attracted.D.Greatly surprised.In ancient times wealth was measured and exchanged in things that could be touched: food, tools,
23、 and precious metals and stones. Then the barter system was replaced by coins, which still had real value since they were pieces 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
24、being introduced that will transform money into even less tangible forms, reducing it to a series of “bits and bytes“, or units 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 ban
25、ks, companies, and countries through computers and telecommunications devices.（分数：8.00）(1).Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?（分数：2.00）A.International Banking PoliciesB.The History of Monetary ExchangeC.The Development of Paper CurrenciesD.Current Problems in
26、the Economy(2).According to the passage, which of the following was the earliest kind of exchange of wealth?（分数：2.00）A.Bartered foods.B.Fiat money.C.Coin currency.D.Intangible forms.(3).According to the passage, coins once had real value as currency because they _.（分数：2.00）A.represented a great impr
27、ovement over barterB.permitted easy transportation of wealthC.were made of precious metalsD.could become collectors items(4).Which of the following statements about computerized monetary systems is NOT supported by the passage?（分数：2.00）A.They promote international trade.B.They allow very rapid money
28、 transfers.C.They are still limited to small transactions (交易).D.They are dependent on good telecommunications systems.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, a
29、fter several sleepless nights, he decided 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 doesnt matter,“ said the doctor. “It wont hurt you to talk a little less. Go on a voyage. Take plenty of exer
30、cise. Try to reduce your weight. Avoid rich 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. H
31、e had to lie on the ground and raise his right and left legs alternately. After a time his muscles grew hard and firm. He forgot the financial crisis and the importance of raising the level of production. He even began to notice individual trees and individual birds. Finally he returned home. But un
32、fortunately his improvement was only temporary. Soon he was a normal businessman again, worried about his property, his profits, his savings, his advancement in a technological society, and things in general.（分数：8.00）(1).Mr. Smith went to see his doctor because he _.（分数：2.00）A.had little to eatB.was
33、 seriously illC.had to sleepD.didnt feel well(2).In the second paragraph, the word “gestures“ means _.（分数：2.00）A.body movementsB.simple wordsC.pens or pencilsD.handshakes(3).When he traveled abroad, Mr. Smith _.（分数：2.00）A.learned boxingB.forgot all about his businessC.raised the level of productionD
34、.shook his head all the time(4).In the last paragraph, the word “temporary“ means _.（分数：2.00）A.lasting for a short timeB.not deepC.unimportantD.developing very slowlyThere was a river with a small town on either side of it. The towns were linked by a bridge. One day, a hole appeared in the bridge. B
35、oth 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, so the left-bank town should mend the hole. The t
36、own 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 two towns grew. One day a man fell into the hol
37、e 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, since he got drunk that night. Some time lat
38、er, a car 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 car and asked why the hole was not mended. On hearing t
39、he 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. “Thats simple. Only the owner of the hole has the right to mend it. Ill buy the hol
40、e 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 cant see any hole. Ive been looking
41、for a hole for several years now. Im prepared to pay a good price for it, but theres no hole here. Are you pulling my leg or what?“ He got into his car and drove off.（分数：8.00）(1).What did the two towns quarrel about?（分数：2.00）A.Which of them should mend the hole.B.Whether the hole should be mended.C.
42、Why there was a hole in the bridge.D.When they should mend the hole.(2).The man who had fallen into the hole failed to answer any questions because he _.（分数：2.00）A.had one of his legs brokenB.was busy changing the axleC.had drunk too much wineD.was afraid to blame anybody(3).Both towns rushed to men
43、d the hole in order to prove that _.（分数：2.00）A.they owned the whole bridgeB.they had the right to sell the holeC.they were able to mend the holeD.they could afford to mend the hole(4).In “Are you pulling my leg or what?“ , the phrase “pulling my leg“ refers to _.（分数：2.00）A.trying to stop meB.laughin
44、g at meC.putting me in troubleD.making fun of me四、BPart IV Cloz(总题数：1，分数：30.00)I once went to a town in the north of England on business. It was about 7:30 in the evening when I reached the hotel. The manageress, a strict old lady of about 60, showed me to my room. When I asked her what time dinner
45、was, she said there was only one sitting at 6:30, and I had 【C1】_ it. “Never mind,“ I said. “Im not very hungry. Ill just have a drink in the bar (酒吧) and a sandwich. “ “Bar!“ she 【C2】_ her voice. “This is a respectable hotel, young man. If you want beer, you must go somewhere else.“ She spoke 【C3】_
46、 a glass of beer was a dangerous drug. I went to a bar and had some beer and sandwiches and then went to the cinema. At about 11:30 I 【C4】_. Everything was in darkness. I knocked at the door, but nothing happened. The 【C5】_ sound was the church clock opposite, which suddenly struck the half-hour wit
47、h such force that it made me jump. 【C6】_ a window opened upstairs. The old lady 【C7】_ and asked me what was going on. I explained who I was and she let me 【C8】_ after ten minutes wait. She was in her nightdress. She told me seriously that guests were 【C9】_ to be back in the hotel by 11 oclock. I wen
48、t to bed but could not sleep. Every quarter of an hour the church clock struck and at midnight the whole hotel shook with the noise. Just before dawn, I finally 【C10】_. When I arrived at breakfast, everyone else had nearly 【C11】_ and there was not enough coffee to go round. “Did you 【C12】_ well, you
49、ng man?“ the old lady asked. “【C13】_, I dont think I could go through another night in that room,“ I replied. “I hardly slept at all.“ “Thats because you were 【C14】_ all night drinking!“ she said angrily, putting 【C15】_ to the conversation.（分数：30.00）(1).【C1】（分数：2.00）A.hadB.passedC.missedD.caught(2).【C2】（分数：2.00）A.lostB.lower
