1、河南省普通高校专升本公共英语真题 2013 年及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：150 分钟)一、Part I Vocabulary an(总题数：40，分数：40.00)1.Some companies might not let you rent a car _ you have a credit card . （分数：1.00）A.whereB.sinceC.becauseD.unless2.In his opinion，success in life mainly _on how we get along with other people. （分数：1.00）A.keepsB
2、.dependsC.insistsD.spends3.We_building the bridge by the end of next month. （分数：1.00）A.are finishingB.would finishC.have finishedD.will have finished4.Our companys service is _ in nearly 80 countries around the word （分数：1.00）A.availableB.relativeC.naturalD.careful5.It was in Johnsons hotel _ the bus
3、iness meeting was held last year. （分数：1.00）A.thisB.thatC.whatD.which6.It is true that _ drinking is bad for the health . （分数：1.00）A.sufficientB.littleC.enoughD.excessive7.Rising prices may _ the rise in demand for these goods. （分数：1.00）A.reflectB.remindC.conveyD.explain8.The airplane arrived one hou
4、r behind _. （分数：1.00）A.planB.dateC.timeD.schedule9.Fresh air,enough exercise and nutritious food _ to good health. （分数：1.00）A.contributeB.addC.attributeD.distribute10.Our English professor is a man of French _. （分数：1.00）A.birthB.originC.sourceD.breed11.My advice is that she _ to apologize to him. （分
5、数：1.00）A.goB.whereC.whichD.when12.After the earthquake, a new school building was put _there had once been a theatre. （分数：1.00）A.thatB.whereC.whichD.when13.Any man who wants to start a business must have some _. （分数：1.00）A.currencyB.incomeC.wealthD.capital14._you decide to do ,you should try to make
6、 it a success. （分数：1.00）A.If onlyB.UnlessC.WhereverD.whatever15.If it _ too much trouble Id love a cup of tea （分数：1.00）A.isntB.werentC.wasntD.hadnt been16.If you dont go. Neither _. （分数：1.00）A.shall IB.do IC.I doD.I shall17.Dont talk about such things of _you are not sure （分数：1.00）A.whichB.whatC.asD
7、.those18.I dont like _you speak to her. （分数：1.00）A.the wayB.the way in thatC.the way whichD.the way of which19.After _ seemed ages,the newsman disclosed the facts. （分数：1.00）A.thereB.whichC.whatD.what20._ has finished the work ahead of time will be rewarded though we dont know who it will be. （分数：1.0
8、0）A.Those whoB.AnyoneC.WhoeverD.No matter who21.Jim was caught _ drugs into the country. （分数：1.00）A.stealB.smugglingC.smugD.giggling22.The firm will _ the workers _ their loss of job. （分数：1.00）A.compact withB.conflictC.has keptD.has been kept23.David sent his girlfriend a ring _ by his grandmother f
9、or all her life. （分数：1.00）A.have keptB.keptC.has keptD.has been kept24._ from the top of the mountain ,the building looks like a bird nest. （分数：1.00）A.ViewedB.ViewingC.Been viewedD.Being viewed25.In the swamp the army _ by mosquitoes. （分数：1.00）A.was fallenB.was besetC.was worriedD.was set26.You didn
10、t take his advice_ his advice, you _ such a mistake. （分数：1.00）A.Had you taken，wouldnt have madeB.If you had taken，would makeC.Were you to take， shouldnt have madeD.Have you taken，wont have made27.Half of his goods _ stolen the other day. （分数：1.00）A.areB.wereC.isD.was28.He asks that he _an opportunit
11、y to explain why hes refused to go there. （分数：1.00）A.is givenB.must giveC.should giveD.be given29.I am sorry that he _ in such poor health. （分数：1.00）A.areB.shall beC.wereD.should be30.The piano in the other shop will be _ ，but _ . （分数：1.00）A.cheaper; not as betterB.more cheap; not as betterC.cheaper
12、; not as goodD.more cheap;not as good31._ difficult the task may be,we will try our best to complete it in time. （分数：1.00）A.No matterB.No wonderC.ThoughD.However32.The reason is _he is unable to operate the machine. （分数：1.00）A.becauseB.whyC.thatD.whether33.Were talking about the piano and the pianis
13、t D were in the concert we attended last night. （分数：1.00）A.whichB.whomC.whoD.that34.The girl _ an English song in the next room si Toms sister. （分数：1.00）A.who is singingB.is singingC.Being writtenD.was singing35.The first textbook for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th centu
14、ry. （分数：1.00）A.having writtenB.to be writtenC.being writtenD.written36.Wed like to do _ we can _ the poor. （分数：1.00）A.how;helpB.all;to helpC.whatever;helpD.however; to help37.The defense computers calculate way to _ the enemy missiles. （分数：1.00）A.spoilB.harmC.destroyD.damage38.Today，household chores
15、 have been made much easier by electrical _ . （分数：1.00）A.facilitiesB.equipmentC.appliancesD.utilities39.I really appreciate _to help me, but I am sure that I will be able to manage it by myself. （分数：1.00）A.you to offerB.that you offerC.your offeringD.you to have offered40._to sunlight for too much t
16、ime will do harm to ones skin. （分数：1.00）A.ExposedB.Having exposedC.Being exposedD.After being attention二、PartCloze(20 小题，每小题 1(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The old idea that anyone with a little money can start a business and operate it successfully is no longer invalid(无效果的）. An equally important factor is busin
17、ess relations with 41 . It is necessary to know what people want and to make it 42 to then in a pleasant and convenient way.with43 effort you will understand your buyers needs,and know how to 44 him and make him appreciate the good points of your 45 .Knowing how to 46 to customers is the secret of s
18、uccessful selling. They appreciate it when you show a genuine,friendly interest in helping them to get the best goods 47 their purpose. All customers have the desire to get value in 48 .Smart people are price-and-value 49 .They will not insist 50 lower-priced goods if they can be shown that higher-p
19、ried goods will give them better value 51 use. Your function,as a 52 ,is to help the buyer get the best 53 his money. This means that you must know your goods , be able to discuss their construction and performance in en intelligent way and be confident when you 54 the special qualities of your prod
20、uct or 55 .If you cannot tell the facts about these qualities,you should say ,you should say, “I dont know ,”and find them out. Before approaching prospects with the idea of turning them into customers,you need to agin their confidence, as many articles are bought because of our faith in people as b
21、ecause of our faith in the 56 . Now we are ready to invite visitors.Who shall they he?Personal 57 is the best way to learn the present and probable market for what you have to offer. Recommendation by friends is also an excellent way to get in touch 58 prospects. The why it is important to maintain
22、customers .Tell them of your appreciation every time they sea prospect .Drop 59 at their offices or phone them at their homes.Tell them about things may interest or 60 them.（分数：20.00）A.customersB.sellersC.merchantD.businessmenA.niceB.goC.availableD.attractiveA.personalB.personnelC.manualD.artificial
23、A.getB.attractC.cheatD.approachA.offerB.dressC.storeD.goodA.pleaseB.supplyC.appealD.adaptA.inB.forC.withD.ofA.clothesB.sellingC.foodD.exchangeA.knowingB.ignorantC.consciousD.dependentA.inB.uponC.concerningD.withA.inB.whileC.whenD.beforeA.customerB.buyerC.merchandiseD.salesmanA.forB.beyondC.aboveD.ag
24、ainstA.stressesB.displayC.emphasizeD.mentionedA.helpB.serviceC.personalityD.repairA.merchantB.salesmanC.futureD.merchandiseA.attractionB.contactC.abilityD.travelingA.withB.throughC.byD.onA.outB.inC.acrossD.lettersA.disinterestB.cheatC.foolD.benefit三、Part III Reading Com(总题数：4，分数：40.00)Passage One “I
25、f you want to see a thing well, reach out (伸出手) and touch it!“ That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth (光滑) and cool the ball is. You can fee
26、l how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. All children soon learn wha
27、t “Dont touch!“ means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things as we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well,we have to touch it. There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel every
28、thing that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to (习惯于) them! Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, “Do touc
29、h!“ There you can feel everything on show. If we want to see better, reach out and touch it. Then you will really see!（分数：10.00）(1).By touching things, _ . （分数：2.00）A.you will have a strange feelingB.you will learn how to reach out your handC.you can tell the difference of the thingsD.you can tell w
30、hat colours they are(2).When people buy things in shops, they often _ . （分数：2.00）A.try them on firstB.keep their right hands on themC.ask about themD.feel and touch them(3).Why does it say “At first, it is not easy to feel these things?“ Because _ . （分数：2.00）A.the things are used by people, tooB.peo
31、ple feel the things too oftenC.people know how to use the thingsD.the things are easy to feel(4).Which of the following is true? （分数：2.00）A.Touching is more important than seeing.B.Our feet, fingers, hands and skin can help us buy food.C.People have to learn to see by feeling as they grow up.D.Visit
32、ors can feel the things on show in some museums.(5).Which of the following can be the best title of the story? （分数：2.00）A.Touching by FeelingB.To See or to Feel?C.To See Better-TouchD.Ways of FeelingPassage Two The old Volkswagen (VW) Beetle “The Bug” is making a comeback (回潮). People who own them a
33、re planning to keep them forever. People who dont own them are paying high prices when they can find one for sale. Its more remarkable when you realize that VW Company has already stopped producing them. A spokesman for Volkswagen of America says there were about five million “Bugs” on American road
34、s in 1977. That was the last year they were shipped to America. VW calculates (估算) that about four million of them are still running, and running, and running. Used car businessmen say they cant keep “Bugs” on their lots these days.They feel its because these cars have a history of reliable (牢靠的), i
35、nexpensive transportation. The cars average about 30 miles per gallon of gas. But all hasnt been smoothly going for the “Bugs”. The heating system is poor.And since it travels very close to the ground, large cars tend to splash(溅) it with winters snow and mud. Some in the safety field consider the B
36、eetle as defenseless against heavier cars. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(管理部门)has nothing that shows any problem with them at all.（分数：10.00）(1).American people like to have a “Bug” _ . （分数：2.00）A.because it is no more in productionB.because it is reliable an energy-savingC.b
37、ecause it is remarkable and easy to driveD.because it is safe(2).According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? （分数：2.00）A.“Bugs” are more popular than other cars in America.B.“Bugs” are now produced in a small quantity.C.American feel proud if they can own a “Bug” .D.No “Bugs”
38、 have been shipped to America since 1977.(3).In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the world “them”refers to _. （分数：2.00）A.a car by the name of Volkswagen BeetleB.heavier cars imported from other countries.C.people in the safety fieldD.people from National Highway Traffic Administration(4).W
39、hat is the problem with a “Bug“? （分数：2.00）A.It does not go smoothly.B.It is not comfortable in winter.C.It splashes mud and water.D.It travels too slowly.(5).What can be concluded according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration? （分数：2.00）A.They are going to investigate into “Bugs” pr
40、oblem.B.Some of the “Bugs” are not usable any more.C.It is defenseless when it is hit by a heavy carl.D.The “Bugs” is good for use.Passage Three There are many ways to learn about people of other lands. One way is to study the clothing other people wear. For thousands of years, people in different p
41、arts of the world have worn very different types of clothing. There are four big reasons for this. One reason might be religion. In many Moslem countries, women must wear veils (面纱) to hide their faces. The veils must be worn in public. Veils are part of the Moslem religion. The second reason is tha
42、t different materials are used in different countries. For instance, in France the materials used in clothing may be cotton, silk, wool, or many other man-made materials. Most people in China wear cotton. The ways clothes are made are also very different. This is another reason why people dress diff
43、erently. Western countries rely on machines to make most of their clothing. Someone living in India can use only hand power to make the clothing he needs. Worldwide differences in customs also lead to differences in clothing. A Mexican farmer wears a straw hat with a brim (帽沿) up. In China, a farmer
44、 wears a straw hat with a brim down. Both hats are used to protect the farmers from the sun. Some of these customs have come down through thousands of years.（分数：10.00）(1).If you want to learn about the differences about people in the world, you_ . （分数：2.00）A.should know the ways to study other lands
45、B.should know the four big reasons given in the passageC.may study the different types of clothing people wearD.may be surprised by the ways people wear hats(2).In many Moslem countries, women have to_in public. （分数：2.00）A.wear more clothes than menB.wear veils to hide their facesC.protect their fac
46、es from being hurtD.wear beautiful clothing(3).Which of the following is the reason for the differences in clothing?（分数：2.00）A.Materials used for clothes differ from country to country.B.Cotton is the common material for clothing.C.Man-made materials are invented to make clothes.D.Most people like s
47、ilk clothes.(4).The third reason for different in clothing is_. （分数：2.00）A.different materialsB.different ways of making clothesC.different styles of dressingD.different religions(5).The two examples of wearing hats are given in the last paragraph to show_. （分数：2.00）A.the effect of customs on dressi
48、ng styleB.the function of wearing straw hatC.the correct way of wearing straw hatD.the long history of some customsPassage Four Pressure Cooker(高压锅) Safety When you are cooking with a pressure cooker, you should learn a few common sense (常识) rules: 1. Never leave the cooker unwatched when it is in use. 2. Add sufficient liquid but never past the recommended fill point. Overfilling the cooker may block the vent pipe (排气孔) and cause the cooker to explode. 3. Set the cooking time. Too much time may overcook the food or too much pressure may build up in the cooker. Too little time will
