1、普高专升本（英语）模拟试卷 12 及答案解析(总分：202.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：40，分数：80.00)1.Scientists now have some surprising answers about whether brain power_as we get older.（分数：2.00）A.reducesB.descendsC.collapsesD.declines2.Shall I inform him of the change of the schedule right now? I am afraid you_,
2、in case he comes late for the meeting.（分数：2.00）A.willB.mustC.mayD.can3.The school isn t the one I really wanted to go, but I suppose Ill just have to_it.（分数：2.00）A.make the best ofB.get away fromC.keep an eye onD.catch up with4.Constant showers are characteristic_the summer here.（分数：2.00）A.forB.toC.
3、ofD.with5.We must find a way to cut prices_reducing our profits too much.（分数：2.00）A.withoutB.despiteC.withD.for6.This special school accepts all disabled students, _ educational level and background.（分数：2.00）A.according toB.regardless ofC.in addition toD.in terms of7.Where are the children? The dinn
4、er s going to be completely ruined. I wish they_always late.（分数：2.00）A.werentB.hadnt beenC.wouldnt beD.wouldn t have been8.They are building the dam in_with another firm.（分数：2.00）A.comparisonB.associationC.touchD.tune9.The shy girl felt quite _ and uncomfortable when she could not answer the intervi
5、ewer s question.（分数：2.00）A.amusedB.sensitiveC.curiousD.awkward10.The two parties haven t reached any agreement, but decided to set another date for _talks.（分数：2.00）A.deeperB.slowerC.furtherD.longer11.The hotel was reasonably comfortable but the food lacked _and the service was poor.（分数：2.00）A.energy
6、B.standardC.varietyD.heat12.Born into a family with three brothers, David was_to value the sense of sharing.（分数：2.00）A.brought upB.turned downC.looked afterD.held back13.Our teachers always tell us to believe in _we do and who we are if we want to succeed.（分数：2.00）A.whyB.howC.whatD.which14.There was
7、 such a long queue outside the China Pavilion that we _gave up.（分数：2.00）A.unfortunatelyB.purposefullyC.eventuallyD.initially15.Visitors from the US have increased_ 8 percent since last year.（分数：2.00）A.inB.byC.withD.from16.I gave John a present but he gave me nothing_.（分数：2.00）A.in returnB.in turnC.i
8、n advanceD.in vain17.The chemical factory was torn down_ protecting the environment.（分数：2.00）A.in spite ofB.in honor ofC.in favor ofD.in the name of18.The historical church was_damaged in a fire attack on Dec. 21, 2007.（分数：2.00）A.intensivelyB.extensivelyC.decisivelyD.repeatedly19.Many people complai
9、n of the rapid_of modern life.（分数：2.00）A.rateB.speedC.paceD.growth20.We can t emphasize _ the importance of air and water for the survival of all species.（分数：2.00）A.very muchB.too muchC.pretty muchD.quite much21.A good writer is_who can express the commonplace in an uncommon way.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.heC
10、.oneD.this22.I cant remember when exactly the Robinsons left_city. I only remember it was _Monday.（分数：2.00）A.the: theB.a: theC.a: aD.the: a23.He_somebody creeping into the house through the open window last night.（分数：2.00）A.sawB.was seeingC.seesD.has seen24.We_our breakfast when an old man came to t
11、he door.（分数：2.00）A.just have hadB.had just hadC.just hadD.have just had25.By the time you arrive in London, we_in Europe for two weeks.（分数：2.00）A.shall stayB.have stayedC.will have stayedD.have been staying26.It is four years since John_school.（分数：2.00）A.has leftB.had leftC.leftD.was left27.It isn t
12、 the first time that I_myself in an embarrassing situation.（分数：2.00）A.have foundB.foundC.findsD.was found28.To be frank, _is a great relief to have the task fulfilled in so short a time.（分数：2.00）A.thisB.thatC.itD.what29.This book is an attempt_English.（分数：2.00）A.helping you to useB.to help you useC.
13、helping you useD.help you use30.I advise them to withdraw _.（分数：2.00）A.so as to get not involvedB.so as not to get involvedC.so that not to get involvedD.as not to get involved31.Greatly agitated, I rushed to the apartment and tried the door, _to find it locked.（分数：2.00）A.justB.onlyC.henceD.thus32.I
14、 appreciate_the opportunity to study abroad two years ago.（分数：2.00）A.having been givenB.having givenC.to have been givenD.to have given33.It is essential that all these figures_twice.（分数：2.00）A.checkB.are checkedC.checkedD.be checked34.Their watch is_to all the other watches on the market.（分数：2.00）A
15、.superiorB.advantageousC.superD.beneficial35.Just as the soil is part of the earth, _the atmosphere.（分数：2.00）A.as it isB.the same isC.so isD.and so is36.Only when you have obtained sufficient data_come to sound conclusion.（分数：2.00）A.can youB.would youC.you willD.you can37.There are two spare rooms i
16、n the building: neither of_has been provided with modem facilities.（分数：2.00）A.itB.whichC.themD.this38.They always give their vacant seats to_comes first.（分数：2.00）A.whoB.whomC.whoeverD.whomever39.I have no doubt_he will overcome all his difficulties.（分数：2.00）A.whetherB.whenC.thatD.if40.Dress warmly,
17、_you will catch cold.（分数：2.00）A.on the contraryB.or elseC.or ratherD.in no way二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：4，分数：40.00)One hundred and thirteen million Americans have at least one bank-issued credit card. They give their owners automatic credit in stores, restaurants, and hotels, at home, across the co
18、untry, and even abroad, and they make many banking services available as well. More and more of these credit cards can be read automatically, making it possible to withdraw or deposit money in scattered locations, whether or not the local branch bank is open. For many of us the “cashless society“ is
19、 not on the horizon, it s already here. While computers offer these conveniences to consumers, they have many advantages for sellers too. Electronic cash registers can do much more than simply ring up sales . They can keep a wide range of records, including who sold what, when, and to whom. This inf
20、ormation allows businessmen to keep track of their list of goods by showing which items are being sold and how fast they are moving. Decisions to reorder or return goods to suppliers can then be made. At the same time these computers record which hours are busiest and which employees are the most ef
21、ficient, allowing personnel and staffing assignments to be made accordingly. And they also identity preferred customers for promotional campaigns. Computers are relied on by manufacturers for similar reasons. Computer-analyzed marketing reports can help to decide which products to emphasize now, whi
22、ch to develop for the future, and which to drop. Computers keep track of goods in stock, of raw materials on hand, and even of the production process itself. Numerous other commercial enterprises, from theaters to magazine publishers, from gas and electric utilities to milk processors, bring better
23、and more efficient services to consumers through the use of computers.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, the credit card enables its owner to_.（分数：2.00）A.withdraw as much money from the bank as he wishesB.obtain more convenient services than other people doC.enjoy greater trust from the storeke
24、eperD.cash money wherever he wishes to(2).From the last sentence of the first paragraph we learn that_.（分数：2.00）A.in the future all the Americans will use credit cardsB.credit cards are mainly used in the United States todayC.nowadays many Americans do not pay in cashD.it is now more convenient to u
25、se credit cards than before(3).The phrase “ring up sales“ (Paragraph 2) most probably means “_“.（分数：2.00）A.make an order of goodsB.record sales on a cash registerC.call the sales managerD.keep track of the goods in stock(4).It can be inferred that_.（分数：2.00）A.computers will bring disasterB.computer
26、industry will not develop fasterC.computers will bring about more convenience to people s lifeD.computers can analyze marketing reports(5).What is this passage mainly about?（分数：2.00）A.Approaches to the commercial use of computers.B.Conveniences brought about by computers in business.C.Significance o
27、f automation in commercial enterprises.D.Advantages of credit cards in business.Persons who are overweight should watch their diet carefully in order to lose pounds. The best way to do this is to start a weight control program. At first it is wise to talk with your doctor. He can advise you of the n
28、umber of calories (卡路里) you should have in your meals each day. He can tell you about exercising while on your diet. A good rule is to lose slowly. A loss of a pound or two is plenty. Plan meals around foods you know. This means that it is wise to include foods that you are used to and that are part
29、 of your regular eating habits. When you have lost the weight you wish, simple items can be added to your diet so that you can maintain the weight you want. While you are dieting, try to build a pattern of eating that you can follow later to maintain your desired weight. When dieting, choose low-cal
30、orie foods. Avoid such items as fate, fried food, sweets, cakes, cream and soft drinks. Try to take coffee and tea without sugar or cream. Snacks can be part of your diet. For example, a piece of fruit or a simple dessert saved from mealtime can be eaten between meals. Keep busy! This way you will n
31、ot be tempted to go off the diet. Make full use of opportunities to exercise. Try walking instead of riding whenever possible. Happy dieting!（分数：10.00）(1).What is the main idea of the passage?（分数：2.00）A.How to diet.B.Why we should diet.C.What we should diet.D.Where we should diet.(2).While dieting y
32、ou should _.（分数：2.00）A.choose fried foodsB.choose low-calorie foodsC.choose snack as hamburger in McDonaldsD.talk to your doctor(3).When you have lost the weight you wish, you can_.（分数：2.00）A.have some more simple items in your dietB.eat more and more foods you likeC.stop dietingD.tell the doctor wh
33、at you ve done(4).According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.While dieting, you should ask the doctor so that you can lose your weight quickly.B.Overweight persons should watch their diet carefully so as to lose pounds.C.When dieting, you can have some coffee
34、and tea without sugar or cream.D.As you are dieting, dont forget exercise.(5).If you want to start a weight control program, you should_.（分数：2.00）A.ask your doctorB.plan meals and choose low-calorie foodsC.do some exerciseD.all of the aboveSome fish can swim in water below 0, low enough to freeze th
35、e blood of most creatures. However, some fish and insects can stay alive in the freezing water. One key to survival is a special protein in the fish s blood. The chemical is called the Antifreeze Protein, otherwise known as AFP and is commonly found in fish that live in cold waters. What does AFP do
36、 in these fish? First, we need to understand what happens when water freezes. When the temperature of the water drops below 0 , tiny particles of ice start forming in the water. Each particle becomes larger and then sticks to other particles, forming blocks of ice. Fish take in this water and tiny p
37、articles of ice also form inside a fish s body. However, the AFP in the blood of the fish surrounds these particles, preventing them from sticking together to form bigger pieces of ice. The application of AFP is promising. For example, AFP can be used to alter the taste and texture of ice-cream. It
38、can also be used to store meat and vegetables more effectively by protecting food products from the formation of ice. Another application is in medical field, as AFP can help preserve organs for transplantation without freezing them. Scientists have known about AFP for more than 30 years, yet few of
39、 the technologies that use the AFP exist today. The process of getting the necessary amount of AFP from fish to make products was only recently discovered. Some companies in the United States and Canada have already made products using AFP, but they have yet to become popular. Although some research
40、ers in Japan discovered that some local fish contained AFP and succeeded in creating AFP in the laboratory, more research is necessary. AFP tests will continue for these fish out of the water.（分数：10.00）(1).The Antifreeze Protein_.（分数：2.00）A.is a kind of protein that many fish have stored in their bo
41、diesB.is found in certain fish that live in extremely cold waterC.increases the freezing process of water in the oceanD.is the key to finding the location of fish in cold regions(2).How does AFP work?（分数：2.00）A.It covers the small ice particles so that they remain separated from each other.B.It turn
42、s ice back into water by breaking down ice piece by piece.C.It allows the fish to find places in the ocean that have warmer temperatures.D.It forms a protective layer around the fish s body, keeping it warmer.(3).Why is AFP not widely used?（分数：2.00）A.It is only found in the blood of fish that lives
43、in colder seas.B.The technology to utilize AFP has yet to be improved upon.C.The protein will not be safe for another 30 years.D.Countries such as Canada and Japan want to do more research first.(4).What can AFP possibly do in the future?（分数：2.00）A.Make fresh fruits and vegetables taste better.B.Pro
44、tect dried meat from being damaged by ice.C.Keep meat and vegetables from going bad.D.Help doctors freeze organs for transplantation.(5).Which of the following statements is true?（分数：2.00）A.AFP was discovered more than three centuries ago.B.Few scientists are interested in continuing research on AFP
45、.C.AFP can raise the temperature of any liquid.D.Scientists are thinking of a variety of ways to use AFP.When a New Yorker was hiking in Europe, his Swiss friend kept saying “Listen to that!“ but he didn t hear anything. His ears were accustomed to loud city noises and it was days before he was able
46、 to notice the sound of a bird. For most of us, silence has become a rare experience. There is background music in restaurants, bars, stores, rest rooms, elevators, and when you are waiting on the telephone. Russell Baker blames “society s determination to entertain you whether you like it or not. “
47、 People may say they yearn for quiet, but in practice they avoid it. They drive with the car radio turned up, switch on the television when they get home, and exercise while listening to music on headphones. The noise suggests that people have a spiritual problem. They can buy things in stores, but
48、they do not have enough human contact. So they fill their lives with sound. Sometimes the reason for the noise is primitive. Young men play their car stereos loudly in order to create a personal environment around them. Like animals, they are marking a territory to warn rivals away and to attract a
49、mate. It may also be true that the brain itself wants excitement just as the stomach insists on food. Unlike in the past, we now have modern technology to supply a constant flood of sounds. This seems extreme. Perhaps we would be better off if we sought periods of silence to provide balance.（分数：10.00）(1).What was the sound tha
