1、湖北专升本（英语）-试卷 14 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.Julie spent one month ( ) her term paper on Chinese poems.（分数：2.00）A.to writeB.and wroteC.writtenD.writing2.I was so ( ) the night before my examination that I could not sleep.（分数：2.00）A.worryingB.tiredC.happyD.nervo
2、us3.Whether you learn or not is entirely ( ) you.（分数：2.00）A.up toB.as toC.about toD.due to4.I finally ( ) to study much harder in the future.（分数：2.00）A.preparedB.made up my mindC.worked outD.made out5.The old couple decided to ( ) a boy though they had three of their own.（分数：2.00）A.adaptB.bringC.rec
3、eiveD.adopt6.The teacher insisted that we ( ) our homework before 9 oclock.（分数：2.00）A.finishedB.had finishedC.finishD.was finishing7.The little girl showed the policeman the corner ( ) she was knocked off her bike.（分数：2.00）A.andB.whichC.thatD.where8.The garden requires ( ).（分数：2.00）A.wateringB.being
4、 wateredC.to waterD.having watere9.Is this the house ( ) Shakespeare was born ?（分数：2.00）A.whichB.in thatC.in whichD.at which10.( ) leaves the room last ought to turn off the lights.（分数：2.00）A.AnyoneB.The personC.WhoeverD.Who11.The population of the world is growing at a dangerous ( ).（分数：2.00）A.pace
5、B.measureC.progressD.rate12.You ( ) not have seen her yesterday, for she was abroad.（分数：2.00）A.mustB.shouldC.couldD.would13.Alice trusts you; only you can ( )her to give up the foolish idea.（分数：2.00）A.suggestB.attractC.temptD.persuade14.When Mary paid the bill she was given a ( ) for her money.（分数：2
6、.00）A.chequeB.receiptC.ticketD.label15.It was at the music hall ( ) we met each other for the first time.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.whereC.whichD.that16.They found the lecture hard ( ).（分数：2.00）A.to understandB.to be understandC.being understoodD.understood17.It is no use ( ) me not to worry about his injury.
7、（分数：2.00）A.for you to tellB.your tellingC.you tellD.having told18.You must walk slowly if you want the children to ( ) you.（分数：2.00）A.put up withB.come up withC.keep up withD.go on with19.Little John caught a (n) ( ) fish this morning.（分数：2.00）A.aliveB.aloneC.lonelyD.living20.( )finished his work, h
8、e had to stay at home at the weekend.（分数：2.00）A.Having not beenB.Being notC.Not havingD.Having not21.I took the medicine, but it didnt have any ( ) on me.（分数：2.00）A.effectB.relationC.touchD.affect22.The age of the students in this class ( ) from eighteen to twenty.（分数：2.00）A.changesB.rangesC.altersD
9、.limits23.It would be ( ) a risk to let the child go to school by himself.（分数：2.00）A.followingB.passingC.runningD.carrying24.He ( ) a knowledge of this language by careful study.（分数：2.00）A.acquiredB.requiredC.inquiredD.requested25.We develop trade with that company for our shared ( ).（分数：2.00）A.hono
10、urB.rewardC.benefitD.prize26.If you take this medicine twice a day, it should ( ) you cold.（分数：2.00）A.healB.cureC.treatD.recover27.We object ( ) punishing a whole group for one persons fault.（分数：2.00）A.againstB.aboutC.toD.for28.She has fallen in love with Jack, ( ) I find hard to imagine.（分数：2.00）A.
11、whoB.thatC.whomD.which29.Are you going downtown this afternoon? I am going to have these letters ( ) .（分数：2.00）A.mailedB.mailC.to mailD.mailing30.( ) , everything would have been all right.（分数：2.00）A.He had been hereB.Been here he hadC.Here he had beenD.Had he been here31.( ) , water resources have
12、been severely wasted or polluted.（分数：2.00）A.They are scarceB.Scarce they areC.Scarce as they areD.As scarce they are32.( ) from space, our earth, with water covering 70% of its surface, appears as a “blue planet“.（分数：2.00）A.SeenB.SeeingC.To be seenD.Having seen33.Hell never succeed in passing the CE
13、T-6, ( ) hard he tries.（分数：2.00）A.howeverB.whateverC.despiteD.though34.Her face is ( ) to me, but I cant remember where I saw her.（分数：2.00）A.similarB.friendlyC.alikeD.familiar35.Youll have to book the tickets for the holiday in ( ).（分数：2.00）A.frontB.advanceC.aheadD.forward36.Children who are overpro
14、tected by their parents may become ( ) .（分数：2.00）A.hurtB.spoiledC.damagedD.harmed37.Kids are very curious ( ).（分数：2.00）A.at heartB.in personC.by natureD.on purpose38.He has made another wonderful discovery, ( ) of great importance to science and man.（分数：2.00）A.which I think isB.which I think it isC.
15、of which I think it isD.I think which is39.My daughter and I took a ( ) tour around New York City.（分数：2.00）A.two dayB.two daysC.two-daysD.two-day40.Your brother is very tall. What is his exact ( ) ?（分数：2.00）A.sizeB.lengthC.heightD.breadth二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：4，分数：40.00)The motor vehicle has ki
16、lled and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the massacre(大屠杀) on the road may be regarded as a social proble
17、m. In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people, just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when ones actions could bring death or damage to others Researchers have estimated that
18、 as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can distort drivers reactions, slow their judgments, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to ma
19、ke a conscious effort to keep ones emotions under control. Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations. They are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents. And many cyclists even believe that they are
20、 not subject to the basic rules of the road. Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic roadworthiness inspections. In addition, speed limits have been lowe
21、red. Due to these measures, the accident rate has deceased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant car
22、e and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the roadside.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the authors main purpose in writing the passage?（分数：2.00）A.To show that the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention.B.To promote understanding between care
23、less drivers and street walker.C.To discuss traffic problems and propose possible solution.D.To warn drivers of the importance of safe driving.(2).According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because ( ).（分数：2.00）A.autos have become most destructive to mankindB.peo
24、ple usually pay little attention to law and moralityC.civilization brings much harm to peopleD.the lack of virtue is becoming more severe(3).Why does the author mention the psychological condition of the driver in Paragraph 2?（分数：2.00）A.To give an example of the various reasons for road accidents.B.
25、To show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy.C.To show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers.D.To illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving.(4).Who are NOT mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents?（分数：2.00）A.Careless bicycle-riders.B.Irresp
26、onsible manufactures of automobiles.C.Irresponsible driver.D.Mindless people walking in the street.(5).Which of the following best reflects the authors attitude toward a future without traffic accident problems?（分数：2.00）A.Happy and rather confident.B.Surprised and very pleased.C.Disappointed and dee
27、ply worried.D.Doubtful yet still longing for.The often criticized child of the industrial age, advertising, has grown as societies have become more industrialized and, therefore, more commercialized. No modern industry or company can survive without advertising. It is the vital link between the prod
28、ucer and the customer. If advertising were abolished, as many people have suggested it should be, the public and the companies that advertise would suffer a considerable loss. Most people think of television as an inexpensive source of entertainment. Televisions primary purpose, however, is not to p
29、rovide an entertainment service, except for government-owned network, it exists in order to promote products for companies. Unless the television industry received income from advertising, watching television would be at least as expensive as going to the movies. Like television, many magazines and
30、newspapers exist primarily to sell products. In some sensitive cases, the stories, pictures, and editorials simply attract people to buy a particular publication. Once a person begins to read, there is no escaping the advertising. Advertising not only pays for, or helps pay for, much of the mass med
31、ia; it also provides the consumer with news from industry. This news functions first to influence the buyers to choose one product over another. It also informs people of new products what are important in their lives, for example, the development of salt-free butter for heart patients, or the devel
32、opment of tires that prevent skidding (刹车打滑)on wet pavement. Advertising does not usually increase the total number of products sold; it does help determine which company sells more of which products. Its main function is to relay news from the manufacture to the consumer. Since this is a necessary
33、service, advertising will remain a part of peoples everyday lives and a part of every companys budget.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, modern industry or company can survive ( ) .（分数：2.00）A.if advertising continues to existB.if the link between the customers and manufacturers remains goodC.if
34、 “the criticized child“ dies outD.if societies have become more industrialized(2).From the passage, we may figure out that “vital“ in line 3, paragraph 1 means ( ).（分数：2.00）A.directB.importantC.onlyD.visible(3).According to the passage, the main purpose of television industry is ( ).（分数：2.00）A.to ma
35、ke money from customersB.to advertise for companiesC.to provide entertainment serviceD.to persuade people to buy new types of television(4).The main function of advertising is ( ).（分数：2.00）A.promoting products for companiesB.informing public of new productsC.all of the above(5).Which of the followin
36、g is NOT true about advertising?（分数：2.00）A.Advertising does not always increase the sales.B.Advertising serves to relay information from buyers to producers.C.Advertising is and will continue to be a necessary part of everyday lives.D.It is suggested that advertising should be abolished.According to
37、 airline industry statistics, almost 90% of airline accidents are not survivable or partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask question i
38、f you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as possible. Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoffs and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest
39、 exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary. In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete st
40、op. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belongings with you. Do n
41、ot jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated, and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the experts, when s
42、hould travelers read and listen to safety instructions?（分数：2.00）A.Before takeoff.B.In an emergency.C.Throughout the flight.D.During landings.(2).Which exits suggested in the passage should an airline passenger locate before takeoff?（分数：2.00）A.The ones that can be found in the dark.B.The two closest
43、to the passengers seat.C.The ones at the back of the plane.D.The nearest one.(3).Judging from the passage, people have more chances to survive fires in aircraft if they ( ).（分数：2.00）A.fasten their seat belt tightlyB.read airline safety statistics before takeoffC.keep their feet flat on the floorD.ke
44、ep their heads low(4).Airline passengers are specifically told NOT to ( ).（分数：2.00）A.ask question about safety during the flightB.jump in any circumstancesC.carry personal belongings in an emergencyD.locate the nearest exit(5).What is the main purpose of the passage?（分数：2.00）A.To please travelers.B.
45、To give the information of airline industry statistics.C.To guide people to survive fires.D.To provide safety advice.A few years ago an American campaigner wrote a book in which he set the main points of his fascinating crusade (改革运动)-to abolish television. His book Four Arguments for the Eliminatio
46、n of Television is an American cult (狂热崇拜的) bestseller, and after eight editions is still generating concern and savage debate(热烈的讨论) in the USA. Jerry Mander, a former advertising expert is convinced that for the sake of our freedom, and mental and physical health, we should learn to live without T
47、V. Through his advertising background Mander is aware of how much of television is concerned with advertising. He sees the planting of values for profit as “a deep, profound and disturbing act by the few against the many, for a trivial purpose“. And, even without commercials, he sees TV as disturbin
48、g because it crams peoples heads with images, which alter the way they feel and behave. Pictures formed by 300, 000 tiny dancing dots altering 30 times per second, bombard (轰击) their eyes as people scan the images 10 times a second. The brain registers stores all 30 images, but the conscious mind re
49、gisters far fewer. But, argues Mander, even if you reject or doubt what you see consciously, it is too late, the crucial (极其重要的) messages have gone home. He further argues that TV is deadening experience as it is restricted to just two sensessight and sound. “Perception(感觉，感知) is dulled and flattened, “says Mander, “when you cant feel and smell and totally experience an event. “People are just sitting passively for up to four hours a night watching a flickering screen and listening to artificial sound. “No culture in history has spent such an enormous amount of time looking
