1、2017 年 5 月北京成人本科学位英语真题试卷及答案解析(总分：242.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：4，分数：40.00)1.Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C
2、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）_People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howard Hughes. (76) He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time. He had eve
3、rything: good looks, success, power, and a lot of money. But he didnt have love or friendship because he couldnt buy them. All his life he used his money to control everything and everyone around him. In the end, he lost control of everything, even himself. Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston,
4、 Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool Company. He was a workaholic (工作狂) and made a lot of money. He bought everything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so Howard could get into them. From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless businessman. Hughes s mother, Allene al
5、so had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only child. She protected him and gave him everything. Unfortunately, Allene had mental problems. (77) She was afraid of germs and diseases. She was obsessed with Howard s health, and he became obsessed with it too. Allene died when Howard was 16 ye
6、ars old. Two years later his father died. Hughes inherited the Hughes Tool Company. Then he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved to Los Angeles, California. It was there that Howard Hughes began to become a legend (传奇人物). Hughes began to invest his money in movies. He became an important producer so
7、on after he moved to California. He worked hard, but he also played hard. He became obsessed with power and control. When he couldnt get something legally, he gave money to politicians and businessmen so they would help him. He owned a lot of businesses, including airplane companies, a movie studio(
8、制片厂), Las Vegas hotels, gold and silver mines, and radio and television stations. Once he bought a television studio so he could watch movies all night. He also bought a hotel because he wanted to stay in his favorite room for one weekend.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, Howard Hughes was not
9、_.（分数：2.00）A.good-lookingB.wealthyC.friendlyD.powerful(2).Which of the following about Hughes father is NOT TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.He started the Hughes Tool Company.B.He liked to spend money.C.He worked hard.D.He drank alcohol a lot.(3).Howard Hughes parents died_.（分数：2.00）A.when he was 16 years oldB.befo
10、re he was 19 years oldC.after he got marriedD.after he moved to California(4).The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably means_.（分数：2.00）A.troubledB.reducedC.relatedD.informed(5).From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was_.（分数：2.00）A.educationB.loveC.moneyD.good looksHalf of th
11、e worlds coral reefs(珊瑚礁) have died in the last 30 years. Now scientists are racing to ensure that the rest survive. Even if global warming were to stop right now, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to address the problem, the reefs may be h
12、eaded for total extinction(灭绝). (78) The planets health depends on the survival of coral reefs. They are often described as “the rainforests of the sea“ , because they provide shelter for a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlines from the full force
13、 of powerful storms. Coral are used in medical research for cures to diseases. They are key to local economies as well, since the reefs attract tourists, the fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dollars. (79) Corals are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature. A r
14、ise of just 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals to drive out the algae (水藻). Then the corals turn white in a process called “bleaching“. Corals can recover from short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest in record
15、ed history, coral reefs around the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is estimated that even under the best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover. Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global climate
16、change that most concerns scientists. Scientists remain hopeful that its not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving ahead on experiments to accomplish that goal.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following is the best title for the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Rising Global TemperaturesB.Rainforests Are in D
17、angerC.Coral Reefs Face ExtinctionD.Global Climate Change(2).The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_.（分数：2.00）A.break downB.stick toC.go overD.deal with(3).Why are coral reefs called “the rainforests of the sea“?（分数：2.00）A.Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.B.Becau
18、se they can protect our coasts from storms.C.Because they might supply natural medicines.D.Because they look like rainforests.(4).The corals turn_in the process of “bleaching“.（分数：2.00）A.redB.blackC.greenD.white(5).According to the passage, _is the biggest threat to coral reefs.（分数：2.00）A.pollutionB
19、.overfishingC.industrial activityD.climate changeOver the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned(禁止) bottled water
20、. Until now. The bottled water ban, which started on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have either completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans. Many people believe that p
21、roducing and using bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U. S. are among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access (获取) to filling stations are a better choice. An organ
22、ization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $ 1,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimonya
23、 chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death. The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. (80) They argue that plastic bottles make up a small port
24、ion of the nations total waste. It s unfair to single out(单独挑出) their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that are also sold at school.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following is the main idea of the passa
25、ge?（分数：2.00）A.Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.(2).According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled
26、water costs_dollars per year.（分数：2.00）A.8B.20C.49D.1400(3).The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.（分数：2.00）A.choiceB.controlC.argumentD.statement(4).What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?（分数：2.00）A.Bottled water is much cleaner than tap water.B.Students s
27、hould have freedom of choice.C.The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way.D.Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.(5).According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.B.Plastic bottles may d
28、o harm to peoples health.C.The purchase of soft drinks will increase.D.Bottled water is cheap and environment-friendly.二、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：31，分数：62.00)2.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices
29、marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_3.They have decided to put the meeting _till next Monday.（分数：2.00）A.upB.onC.offD.forward4.If you get into difficulties,
30、 dont hesitate to ask _advice.（分数：2.00）A.ofB.outC.afterD.for5.While we were on holiday, our neighbor took _our house.（分数：2.00）A.notice ofB.care ofC.afterD.on6.Students are expected to _their classes regularly.（分数：2.00）A.comeB.goC.attendD.follow7.I was trying to get into the _bus when I heard a voice
31、 from behind.（分数：2.00）A.crowdB.crowdingC.crowdsD.crowded8.Honesty is the most important _a man should have.（分数：2.00）A.effortB.habitC.qualityD.question9.That student _his hand every time I asked a question.（分数：2.00）A.made upB.put upC.roseD.arose10.He spoke English so well that I took it for _that he
32、was an American.（分数：2.00）A.goodB.certainC.sureD.granted11.I am very _to you for your help.（分数：2.00）A.gratefulB.agreeableC.capableD.enjoyable12.The two girls look exactly _in appearance.（分数：2.00）A.sameB.alikeC.likeD.same one13.The children _ happily in the classroom when the teacher came in.（分数：2.00）
33、A.talkB.are talkingC.were talkingD.had talked14.In the road accident the other day three people_, including the driver.（分数：2.00）A.killedB.were killedC.are killedD.have killed15.Jims job is to keep his boss _of the latest development of that product in Europe.（分数：2.00）A.informB.to informC.informedD.i
34、nforming16.The young man _visited our school this morning is Marias brother.（分数：2.00）A.whoB.whichC.whoseD.what17.Im awfully tired and cant go any farther, Ted. Lets have a rest, _?（分数：2.00）A.shall weB.will youC.can youD.may I18._the manager will come or not doesnt matter much.（分数：2.00）A.WhetherB.Tha
35、tC.IfD.What19.The American and the British _a large number of social customs.（分数：2.00）A.joinB.takeC.shareD.make20.Martin, when you go to the meeting tomorrow, _your iPad with you.（分数：2.00）A.bringB.takeC.fetchD.put21.It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the _floor.（分数：2.00）A.groundB.earth
36、C.soilD.land22.The kids were especially _the coming Christmas because they would get lots of presents from their parents and uncles.（分数：2.00）A.coming up withB.looking forward toC.making up forD.getting rid of23.The used car I bought cost four _pounds.（分数：2.00）A.thousandsB.thousand ofC.thousands ofD.
37、thousand24.Whats the matter with you? You _so pale.（分数：2.00）A.are lookingB.lookC.have lookedD.looked25.With the guide _the way, we set off on foot into the dark night.（分数：2.00）A.leadingB.to leadC.ledD.being led26.I tore open the box, only _that some papers were missing.（分数：2.00）A.discoveringB.to dis
38、coverC.discoveredD.discover27.Either my parents or my elder brother _going to water the garden.（分数：2.00）A.areB.isC.hasD.have28.Can you imagine why_?（分数：2.00）A.did the boy say thatB.the boy said thatC.did the boy sayD.the boy said29.Although it is raining hard, _.（分数：2.00）A.Tom still wants to go outB
39、.and Tom still wants to go outC.that Tom still wants to go outD.but Tom still wants to go out30.I went to _Shanghai yesterday. On _train I met a famous pop star.（分数：2.00）A.the; /B./; theC.the; theD./; /31._of the two brothers are fond of classical music.（分数：2.00）A.BothB.AllC.EachD.Either32.There are
40、 not_students in Class One as in Class Two.（分数：2.00）A.so manyB.so muchC.moreD.much more三、Identification(总题数：2，分数：40.00)33.Part III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corre
41、sponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.（分数：20.00）_（分数：20.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.四、Cloze(总题数：2，分数：80.00)34.Part IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank the
42、re are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fit into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.（分数：40.00）_When I was young, I spent my summer vacations on my grandparents farm.
43、 The summer that I graduated from college, I【C1】_ my grandparents once again. When I arrived, I discovered that there was a family【C2】_ in progress. Grandpas dog and hunting partner, Rusty, had taken on a very bad【C3】_ in his old age. He had begun【C4】_ into the chicken coop(鸡笼) and eating eggs. In t
44、he eyes of the local farmers,【C5】_ dogs started stealing eggs, there was no【C6】_ to cure them. They knew there was only one thing to be done【C7】_ such a dogyou had to shoot it and the sooner the【C8】_ . Rusty and Grandpa were old friends. Grandpa certainly didn t【C9】_ to shoot Rusty, but he knew it n
45、eeded to be done. The “egg money“ was Grandma s private income, so you can imagine【C10】_ she felt about the problem.【C11】_ the inexperienced confidence of youth, I told Grandpa that I thought I could “cure“ the egg-stealing dog. I wanted to at least have a【C12】_ to save Rusty s life, and save Grandp
46、a from the sadness of【C13】_ Rusty. The next morning, I broke open six fresh eggs and put them in Rustys bowl【C14】_ at the door to the chicken coop. Rusty came【C15】_ and noticed the eggs. He quickly【C16】_ the eggs and happily walked off for his nap(打盹). The following morning I did the【C17】_ thing. I
47、put the eggs a few feet away from the chicken coop, toward the back door of the farmhouse【C18】_ Grandma usually fed Rusty. The next day I again moved the bowl closer to the house, and added some dog food to the eggs. Every day I moved the bowl closer to the back door, mixing more dog food and【C19】_ eggs. By the time the bowl reached the door, it was all dog food and no eggs. Rusty had again become【C20】_ to looking for his food at the back door of the house, and never again went into the chicken coop.（分数：40.00）
