1、2013 年 11 月成人本科学位英语真题试卷（精选）及答案解析(总分：158.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Dialogue Communicati(总题数：3，分数：20.00)Jenny: Hey, Rosy! I heard that you are going to The Mall today. Rosy: 【D1】_ Jenny: Yes. Please buy me the bag that I showed you the other day. Rosy: 【D2】_ Jenny: Thanks a lot, Rosy. Do you have enough money w
2、ith you? If you dont, Ill withdraw some for you. Rosy:【D3】_I have enough. Jenny: Okay, then. 【D4】_ A. OK, no problem. B. That wont be necessary. C. Remember, dont pay more than $ 90 for it. D. Do you want to get something from there?（分数：8.00）(1).【D1】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).【D2】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).【D3】
3、（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).【D4】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Wayne: You told me that the meeting was at 8:00. Molly: I said 8:00 a.m., not 8:00 p.m. You must have been confused about the time. Wayne:【D5】_Anyway, I ve already missed the meeting so it doesn t matter now. Molly: I should have called you when I saw that y
4、ou weren t present.【D6】_ Wayne: It s all right.【D7】_ A. I guess I was. B. It wasn t your fault. C. Well, you should be. D. Im sorry, I never thought of that.（分数：6.00）(1).【D5】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).【D6】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).【D7】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Mendy: Hello, Sammy. It has been quite some time, hasnt it?
5、 Sammy: 【D8】_ Mendy: Hows everything? Sammy:【D9】_Do you remember Carmen? Mendy: The law student? Sammy: Yes, thats right. Shes a lawyer now. Mendy: 【D10】_ Sammy: And do you remember Rita? She is now a mother of three children! Mendy: Well, I m really happy for both Carmen and Rita. A. That s fantast
6、ic news! B. Oh yes, eight years to be exact. C. Thanks for telling me that. D. Not bad.（分数：6.00）(1).【D8】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).【D9】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).【D10】（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)1.Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Eac
7、h passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.（分数：10.00）_Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the famo
8、us 19th-century poet and artist, was once approached by an elderly man. The old fellow had some drawings that he wanted Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed potential talent. Rossetti looked them over carefully. After the first few, he knew that they wer
9、e worthless, showing not the least sign of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a kind man, and he told the elderly man as gently as possible that the pictures were without much value and showed little talent. He was sorry, but he could not lie to the man. The visitor was disappointed, but seemed to ha
10、ve expected Rossetti s judgment. He then apologized for taking up Rossetti s time, but would he just look at a few more drawings these done by a young art student? Rossetti looked over the second group of drawings and immediately became enthusiastic over the talent they revealed. “ These,“ he said,
11、“oh, these are good. This young student has great talent. He has a great future if he will work hard and stick to it.“ Rossetti could see that the old fellow was deeply moved. “Who is this fine young artist?“ he asked. “Your son?“ “No,“ said the old man sadly. “It is me 40 years ago. If only I had h
12、eard your praise then! For you see, I got discouraged and gave up too soon.“（分数：10.00）(1).An old man asked Rossetti to_.（分数：2.00）A.draw a picture for himB.teach him how to paintC.evaluate his drawingsD.help improve his painting skills(2).Which of the following could be best said about Rossetti?（分数：2
13、.00）A.Critical.B.Sincere.C.Stubborn.D.Creative.(3).How did the old man respond to Rossetti s negative comment?（分数：2.00）A.He was angry and desperate.B.He was surprised and disappointed.C.He was discouraged, but took it calmly.D.He was hurt, but could do nothing about it.(4).Rossetti said that the you
14、ng art student_.（分数：2.00）A.would have a bright futureB.had some potential, but not great talentC.was as talented as the old manD.showed little talent in painting(5).What does the story try to tell us?（分数：2.00）A.Never give up too easily.B.No pains, no gains.C.Early bird catches the worm.D.It s never
15、too old to learn.Saving energy means saving money. Homeowners know this basic fact, but they often don t know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their houses and apartments that will result in savings. For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy
16、 assessment is the way to go. An energy assessor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The assessor will find out areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy assessors know what to look for and can locate a v
17、ariety of problems that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including inadequate insulation(隔热), construction problems, and uneven heat distribution. There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is to replace bulbs with fluorescents(荧光灯). This can
18、result in a saving of more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs. When it s time to replace old appliances, it s wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing mac
19、hine, or dryer. Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Fill the holes or cracks of old windows that might be leaky to let in cold wind, and choose double-paned (双层)windows if you re building an addition or replacing old windows. Most areas of your home or apartment offer oppor
20、tunities to save energy and money. The results are significant and are well worth the effort.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, which of the following would an energy assessor do?（分数：2.00）A.Change your light bulbs.B.Fix construction problems.C.Replace your old appliances.D.Check your heating sy
21、stem.(2).As is implied in the passage, energy assessment is_.（分数：2.00）A.free of chargeB.worthwhile in the long runC.absolutely necessaryD.kind of troublesome(3).Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Using fluorescent can cut 50% of the lighting costs.B.Energy efficient ap
22、pliances should be used.C.A local energy company will send an energy assessor on request.D.Some appliances have energy-saving settings.(4).According to the passage, double-paned windows_.（分数：2.00）A.are energy efficientB.can only be used as replacementC.are only used in new buildingsD.will lower your
23、 heating costs by 50%(5).Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?（分数：2.00）A.There are many things a homeowner can do to save energy and money.B.Hiring an energy assessor will save energy and money.C.Homeowners dont know what they can do to save energy and money.D.Replacin
24、g windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.Is Halloween celebrated where you live? In the United States and Canada, Halloween is widely known and celebrated every year on October 31. Halloween customs, though, can be found in many other parts of the globe. In some places holidays a
25、re celebrated that, although named differently, share similar themes: contact with the spirit world involving the spirits of the dead, the devil and angels. Personally, you may not believe in supernatural spirits. You might simply view taking part in Halloween and similar celebrations as a way to ha
26、ve fun and teach your children to explore their imagination. Many people, though, regard these celebrations as harmful for the following reasons:Firstly,Halloween is actually related to the prospect of contact with spiritual forces, many of which threaten or frighten. Likewise, many celebrations lik
27、e Halloween have religious origins and are deeply rooted in ancestor worship(祖先崇拜). Even today, people around the world use these days to make contact with supposed spirits of the dead. Secondly, although Halloween has been viewed mainly as an American holiday, each year people in more and more coun
28、tries have been adopting it. Many newcomers to the celebration, however, are unaware of the religious origins of Halloween symbols, decorations, and customs, most of which are related to supernatural beings and supernatural forces. Thirdly, thousands of people, who follow ancient Celts(凯尔特人), still
29、call Halloween by the ancient name Samhain and consider it to be the most sacred night of the year. Others dont realize it, while theyre celebrating the Celtic holiday. In view of the foregoing, it is wise for you to know about the dark origins of Halloween and similar celebrations. Having this full
30、er understanding may help you decide whether to participate in these holidays.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the author, the theme of Halloween is to_.（分数：2.00）A.celebrate the harvest seasonB.spread religious teachingsC.contact the spirit of the deadD.help children explore their imagination(2).Many peop
31、le regard Halloween celebrations as harmful because_.（分数：2.00）A.the celebrations can disturb the deadB.some of the celebration activities are frighteningC.children may be frightened by supernatural forcesD.some of the celebrations are very dangerous(3).Those who celebrate Halloween without knowing i
32、ts origins may_.（分数：2.00）A.not understand Halloween s true meaningB.act as strangely as the dead and the devilsC.ruin the atmosphere of the celebrationsD.change their religious beliefs(4).According to the passage, Halloween was probably first celebrated by_.（分数：2.00）A.AmericansB.CanadiansC.IndiansD.
33、Celts(5).The author s purpose in writing this passage is to_.（分数：2.00）A.warn people not to celebrate Halloween any moreB.criticize the Halloween celebration activitiesC.tell people to be careful in deciding whether to celebrate HalloweenD.promote the tradition of Halloween and its celebrationsAmeric
34、ans use the term “ college students“ to mean students either in colleges or universities. Not only that, Americans almost never say “going off to university“ or “when I was in university.“ That sounds British. Instead, they say “going off to college“ and “when I was in college.“ College, university:
35、 whats the difference? Colleges and universities have many things in common. Both offer undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, for example. And both can help prepare young people to earn a living. But many colleges do not offer graduate studies. Another difference is that universities are g
36、enerally bigger. They offer more programs and do more research. Another place of higher education, especially in technical areas, is an institute, like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Yet even an institute of technology can offer a wide choice of programs and activities. M.I.T. says that
37、75 percent of freshmen come there with a strong interest and involvement in the arts. Modern universities developed from those of Europe in the Middle Ages. The word “university“ came from the Latin universitas, describing a group of people organized for a common purpose. “College“ came from collegi
38、um, a Latin word with a similar meaning. In England, colleges were formed to provide students with places to live. Usually each group was studying the same thing. So college came to mean an area of study. The first American universities divided their studies into a number of areas and called each on
39、e a college. This is still true. A college can also be a part of a university. For example, Harvard College is the undergraduate part of Harvard University. Programs in higher learning can also be called schools, like a school of engineering or a medical school within university. You know, learning
40、all these terms is an education in itself.（分数：10.00）(1).Americans use “college students“ to refer to students either in colleges or universities, because_.（分数：2.00）A.there are more colleges than universities in AmericaB.colleges and universities are actually the sameC.both colleges and universities
41、can offer degreesD.colleges and universities have many things in common(2).One of the differences between colleges and universities is that_.（分数：2.00）A.colleges do not do researchB.no college offers graduate studiesC.colleges often offer fewer programsD.universities dont provide dormitories(3).Accor
42、ding to the passage, institutes_.（分数：2.00）A.cover no other areas but technical onesB.have functions similar to colleges and universitiesC.provide 75% of their programs in technical areasD.are at a lower level of higher education(4).The terms of “college“ and “university“ in Latin_.（分数：2.00）A.have si
43、milar meaningsB.mean quite differentlyC.refer to the same thingD.are confusing in English(5).The main idea of this passage is to_.（分数：2.00）A.introduce the institutions in higher educationB.evaluate the institutions in higher educationC.clarify the institution terms in higher educationD.classify the
44、institutions in higher education三、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：21，分数：42.00)2.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark
45、 the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_3.Our physics teacher explained to us that light_faster than sound.（分数：2.00）A.is travelingB.traveledC.travelsD.has traveled4.The new leader promised that the problem _ care of as soon as he could.（分数：2.00）A
46、.will takeB.will be takenC.would takeD.would be taken5.Your hair needs_. You d better have it done tomorrow.（分数：2.00）A.to cutB.cutC.cuttingD.being cut6.If my father will not agree to sign the papers,_.（分数：2.00）A.so I wontB.so will IC.neither I willD.neither will I7.The lectures, _the current interna
47、tional issues, are very well received.（分数：2.00）A.are coveredB.coveringC.coveredD.to cover8.Some bosses keep all important matters_in their own hands.（分数：2.00）A.instantlyB.tightlyC.closelyD.immediately9.As a matter of fact, a lazy student would never_to his family s expectations.（分数：2.00）A.live upB.w
48、ork upC.make upD.stand up10.My papers and books got_. I must have them all carefully arranged.（分数：2.00）A.out of controlB.out of orderC.out of dateD.out of sight11.It makes_to eat a reasonably balanced diet when you cut weight.（分数：2.00）A.meaningB.senseC.reasonD.idea12.I told him to_and spend a few days with us if he passed by.（分数：2.00）A.drop onB.drop downC.drop inD.drop out13.Please feel_to make any suggestions you have in mind.（分数：2.00）A.happyB.easyC.rightD.free14.He didn t have time to read the report
