1、北京成人本科学位英语真题 2014 年 5 月及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、Part I Reading Co(总题数：3，分数：15.00)Passage 1 Questions 1 to 5 arebased on the following passage: The first year of school in America, knownas kindergarten, usually begins between the ages of five and six. Among richcountries such a late start is ver
2、y strange. President Obama believes it is an economic and social problem; hiseducation secretary goes as far as to say that it is “morally wrong“.This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary that youngsters from poorfamilies enter kindergarten well behind those from
3、rich familiesa disadvantagethat usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525words by the age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered1,116. (76) UPre-school can help close this gap./U So in aspeech last month, Mr. Obama called for apartnership between the
4、federal government and the states to expand it to everyAmerican child. It later became known that “every“ meant those whocome from families with incomes of up to 200% above the poverty lineequal toan income of $47,000 for a family of four. (77)U Some critics say that sending children to school at th
5、e age of four does not work. /UThe evidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20thnew results were announced from a study of 9tol1yearolds in New Jersey. Thisreport found that disadvantaged children who had attended pre.school had betterliteracy (读写能力), language, maths and science skills. An
6、d two years of pre.kindergartenwere better than one. Some studies also follow the effects ofearly learning over lifetimes, such as its effect on crime rates and otherfactors that may eventually burden society. Critics have singled out a government scheme called Head Start, created in 1965,which prov
7、ides poor households with a range of services including school.basedearly education.（分数：5.00）(1).Kindergarten in rich countries other than Americausually begins at the age of _ . （分数：1.00）A.eightB.sevenC.sixD.four(2).According to the passage, which of the followingis TRUE? （分数：1.00）A.Poor pre-school
8、 kids have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B.President Obama believes that earlyeducation can solve all economic and social problems.C.Rich pre-school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D.President Obamas education secretarythinks it is morally wrong to let kids start kindergarten early
9、.(3).Which of the following about the New Jersey studyis TRUE? （分数：1.00）A.There is no evidence to support theNew Jersey study.B.New Jersey has created a new HeadStart to help disadvantaged kids.C.Sending children to school at the ageof four is not going to help.D.Two years of pre.kindergarten were b
10、etter than one.(4).The phrase “single out“ in the lastparagraph means _ . （分数：1.00）A.chooseB.think aboutC.countD.depend on(5).Which of the following is an appropriate title forthis passage? （分数：1.00）A.Secondary EducationB.Pre-school EducationC.Poor Kids EducationD.Rich KidsEducationPassage 2 Questio
11、ns 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: Humans may not have landed on Mars (火星) justyet, but that isnt shopping a European company from devising a plan to sendfour people to the Red Planet within the next few years. (78) UThis project,called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to M
12、ars in 2022/U andeventually establish a permanent colony on the planet. “Everything we need to go to Marsexists,“ said Mars One co.founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014. “Wehave the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, therobots to prepare the settlement for humans. For a one.
13、way mission, all thetechnology exists.“ Yet the four astronauts (宇航员) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Marsforever. And despite MarsOnes thorough planning, there are a number of challengesthat may prevent the mission from ever taking place. (79) UThe biggest roadblock could be the missions huge
14、cost /U($6 billion). However, Lansdorp is confidentthat Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rightsfor the mission and subsequent experiences living on the planet. Those broadcast rights will also play apart in helping to select the people who will be sent to Mars. Lans
15、dorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp is expecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In additon to the cost, several other potential problems could inhibit (阻止)themission to Mars. “Its even more challengingto send people t
16、here with life support, with food, with air, with all the other things like books, entertainment, means ofcommunication and of providing for their own resources for a long stay onMars,“ said Adam Baker. senior lecturer in spaceengineering at Kingston University in London. “The sheer size of therocke
17、ts youd need to do this would be absolutely colossal.”（分数：5.00）(1).According to Project Mars One, humans could sendfour people to Mars within the next _ years. （分数：1.00）A.sevenB.eightC.tenD.six(2).According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the followingis NOT TRUE? （分数：1.00）A.For a one-way trip to Mars, al
18、l thetechnology exists.B.He could not come up with the fundfor Mars One.C.We humans have the rockets to sendpeople to Mars.D.We humans have the equipment to landon Mars.(3).According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUEEXCEPT that _ . （分数：1.00）A.a competition process will be held to
19、select the four astronautsB.the cost of Mars One could go as muchas $6 billionC.if it goes as planned, we couldexpect to watch Mars One on TVD.the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years stay on Mars(4).The word “colossal” in the last paragraphis closest in meaning to _ . （分数：1.00）A.
20、very largeB.very smallC.mediumD.average(5).Which of the followingis an appropriate title for this passage? （分数：1.00）A.Ready for a Round Trip to MarsB.Ready for a Short Visit to MarsC.Ready for a One.way Trip to MarsD.Ready for a Walk on MarsPassage 3 Questions 11 to 15 are based on thefollowing pass
21、age: When the United States Congress createdYellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to set aside a place whereAmericans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 142 years later, there are hundreds of national parks across thecountry, and technology is changing the way people
22、experience them. Should parkvisitors be able to use cell phones, or should their use be restricted? “Connectivity presents a realchallenge to all of us.“ Al Nash says. He is apublic affairs officer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone serviceat Yellowstone is available in parts of the pa
23、rk with stores and campgrounds.This makes it easy for visitors to share photos of their trip on socialnetworking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members. (80) UIf a nark visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help/U. Some say the ability to download applic
24、ations that provide information aboutplants and animals in the park can enrich a visitors experience. Others say cell phones disturb peoplesenjoyment of our national parks. In their view, cell phone towers are aneyesore, and theyd rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incomingcall. Can
25、you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to bedisturbed by a person shouting into their phone, “Can you hear menow?“ Nash says Yellowstone tries to strike abalance. “Ultimately, our job is to let visitors understand and enjoynature better while protecting what people find speci
26、al about Yellowstone, andone of those things thats special is the ability to get away from the hustleand bustle (喧嚣) of ones daily life.“（分数：5.00）(1).Which of the following is thebest title for the passage? （分数：1.00）A.Which U.S. National Park Has the MostVisitors?B.Should National Parks Allow the Us
27、eof Cell Phones?C.What Did Yellowstone Do to EnrichPark Visitors Experience?D.Can Technology Transform the WayPeople Experience Nature?(2).National parks were established _ . （分数：1.00）A.to show respect to former presidentsB.to raise public awareness aboutclimate changeC.to preserve areas of natural
28、beautyD.to create job opportunities(3).According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service at Yellowstone is TRUE? （分数：1.00）A.It is limited to certain areas in thepark.B.It is available everywhere in thepark.C.It is not available in the park.D.It is available to
29、visitors at a fee.(4).The word “eyesore“in the third paragraph probably means _ . （分数：1.00）A.something unpleasant to look atB.something harmful to healthC.beautiful sceneD.serious threat(5).Whats the position ofYellowstone on cell phone use? （分数：1.00）A.SupportiveB.NeutralC.NegativeD.Doubtful二、Part I
30、I Vocabular(总题数：30，分数：30.00)1.All the passengers _ in the accident were sent to the nearbyhospital in no time. （分数：1.00）A.to find injuredB.finding injuredC.to be found injuredD.found injured2.Thebig fire lasted as long as 24 hours _ it was brought under control. （分数：1.00）A.afterB.beforeC.sinceD.whil
31、e3.Inthis workshop, the output of July was three times _ of January. （分数：1.00）A.thatB.thisC.oneD.it4.Seeingher father come back, _. （分数：1.00）A.tears ran down her cheeksB.her tears ran outC.she burst into tearsD.tears burst into her5._singer and _ dancer is also good at drawing. （分数：1.00）A.The; aB.Th
32、e; theC.A; aD.The; /6.Its such a difficult problem _ no one can work it out. （分数：1.00）A.asB.thatC.soD.thus7.Id rather you _ there next week. （分数：1.00）A.weatB.goC.should have goneD.had gone8.By the end of this term, we _3,000 English words in all. （分数：1.00）A.will learnB.will have learnedC.learnedD.ha
33、d learned9._is known to all, the earth moves around the sun once a year. （分数：1.00）A.ThatB.AsC.WhatD.It10._I admit that she has shortcomings, I still like her. （分数：1.00）A.WhenB.AsC.WhileD.Once11.To ourgreat _, Toms illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared. （分数：1.00）A.anxietyB.reliefC.view
34、D.judgment12.Themeeting is to begin at 4:00 p.m., but as assistants, were _ to be there a bit earlier. （分数：1.00）A.invitedB.supposedC.encouragedD.hoped13.Can you _ the differences between the two pictures? （分数：1.00）A.tellB.talkC.speakD.say14.Do you know the _ of the saying I just quoted? （分数：1.00）A.r
35、esourceB.sourceC.courseD.cause15.The Internet has brought _ big changes in the way we work. （分数：1.00）A.aboutB.outC.upD.back16.DrHampton: Good morning, Professor Smith. Professor Smith: _, Dr Hampton. Dr Hampton: May I come in? Professor Smith: Of course, please. （分数：1.00）A.Good morningB.Fine, thanks
36、C.Pleased to meet youD.How do you do17.The travelers are going to Taiwan, _ they plan to stay for two or three days. （分数：1.00）A.thatB.whichC.whenD.where18.When George was a little boy in primary school, he often _ to school on foot. （分数：1.00）A.goesB.wentC.goD.will go19.On no account _ to deprive (剥夺
37、) a student of his right to receive education. （分数：1.00）A.anyone is allowedB.is anyone allowedC.anyone allowsD.allows anyone20.Alice speaks English well, _? （分数：1.00）A.she doesB.does sheC.she doesntD.doesnt she21.Student:Professor Wang, must I hand in the paper this week? Professor Wang: No, _. You
38、can hand it in next week. （分数：1.00）A.you mustntB.you cantC.you needntD.you shouldnt22.If I_ you, I would go now and wait for them at the station. （分数：1.00）A.amB.wasC.wereD.have been23.Ted,_ yourself and dont get your coat dirty again, or you will get into trouble! （分数：1.00）A.behaveB.makeC.performD.t
39、ake24.In the dead mans bedroom the police found several important _ which pointed to Blake as the murderer. （分数：1.00）A.careersB.cluesC.challengesD.dreams25.The old man sitting on the park bench seemed _ to me, yet I couldnt possibly remember where we had met before. （分数：1.00）A.proudB.gradualC.famili
40、arD.mental26.They go to work every day _ Saturday and Sunday. Those days are holidays. （分数：1.00）A.besidesB.onC.fromD.except27.She has _ chance to win the election as her opponent is too strong. （分数：1.00）A.littleB.a littleC.fewD.a few28.Today Bob was late again for class because he overslept (睡过头), b
41、ut he _an excuse of being ill. （分数：1.00）A.looked upB.made upC.put upD.took up29.You have to _ early in the morning to avoid the rush hour. （分数：1.00）A.set asideB.set outC.set upD.set in30._I fixed the plug properly, I still got an electric shock. （分数：1.00）A.BecauseB.HoweverC.AlthoughD.When三、Part III
42、Identifi(总题数：10，分数：10.00)31. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.32. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.33. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.34. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.35. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.36. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.37. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.38. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.39. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.40. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、Part IV Cloze (1(总题数：1，分数：20.00)In an old town lived a merchant
43、. He earnedhuge profits by fair means and foul 恶劣的). With more profitsflowing in, he became more and more _56_ . He complained when hiswife wanted money to_57_ the home. He criticized her when sheprepared_58_ dishesor bought expensive clothes. “Money doesnt grow on trees.“ he_59_ his children when t
44、hey asked for money to buy books and new dresses.When his sisters, brothers and cousins came to ask for _60_, he drove them away. _61_ he grewricher, he became more miserly (吝啬的). He _62_ the cook, the maid andthe gardener. “No. who will pay them? All of us must share the work andthus avoid _63_ of
45、money.“ he told his wife and children. “What will you do with all thismoney?“ they asked. But he drove them away. _64_ .“ I will do _65_ I like with my money. I earn it. I will save it. I will become therichest man in the town. Wait and see.“ It _66_ him many years to becomethe richest man in town.
46、But none had a good word to say about him. The peoplelaughed at him, “Money Bag.“They named him “King Miser.“ The merchant became worried day by day _67_his bad name. How could he get a good name? Hefinally went to an elder and _68_ advice. “Shall I open a charitable (慈善的)hospital? _69_ a school for
47、 the children of the poor? Open a chainof poor homes?“ he asked. “Not a bad idea. In fact, I would normally haverecommended such kind of charity. But it will cost a lot of money.“ theelder _70_ out. “I am ready to spend some money to win name and _71_,” the merchant replied. “How can you even think
48、of helpingstrangers? Should you not attend to the _72_ of your near and dearones first? Cant you see your wife and children going around _73_ poorclothes? How hungry they look? Do they have evenenough food every day? Listen. Do your _74_ to your family, first.Help your brothers and sisters and other members of the family who are poor.Opening hospitals for the poor or schools for the children of the poor mustcome _75_. Charity begins at home.“ saying this, the wise mansent the merchant away.（分数：2
