1、2000年 6月北京成人本科学位英语真题试卷及答案与解析 一、 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 and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the c
2、orresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1 Advertisement can be thought “as the means of making known in order to buy or sell goods or services“. Advertisement aims to increase peoples awareness and arouse interest. It tries to inform and to persuade. The media
3、are all used to spread the message. The press offers a fairly cheap method, and magazines are used to reach special sections of the market. The cinema and commercial radio are useful for local market. Television, although more expensive, can be very effective. Public notices are fairly cheap and mor
4、e permanent in their power of attraction. Other ways of increasing consumer interest are through exhibitions and trade fairs as well as direct mail advertisement. There can be no doubt that the growth in advertisement is one of the most striking features of the western world in this century. Many bu
5、sinesses such as those handling frozen foods, liquor, tobacco and medicines have been built up largely by advertisement. We might ask whether the cost of advertisement is paid by the producer or by the customer. Since advertisement forms part of the cost of production, which has to be covered by the
6、 selling price, it is clear that it is the customer who pays for advertisement. However, if large scale advertisement leads to increased demand, production costs are reduced, and the customer pays less. It is difficult to measure exactly the influence of advertisement on sales. When the market is gr
7、owing, advertisement helps to increase demand. When the market is shrinking, advertisement may prevent a bigger fall in sales than would occur without its support. What is clear is that businesses would not pay large sums for advertisement if they were not convinced of its value to them. 1 Advertise
8、ment is often used to _. （ A） deceive customers （ B） increase production （ C） arouse suspicion （ D） push the sale 2 The word “media“ (in the first paragraph) includes _. （ A） the press （ B） television （ C） radio （ D） all of the above 3 Advertisement is mainly paid for by _. （ A） the customer （ B） th
9、e producer （ C） increased sales （ D） reduced prices 4 Advertisement can increase demand _. （ A） all the time （ B） in any circumstances （ C） in a growing market （ D） in a shrinking market 5 From the last sentence of this passage we conclude that _. （ A） businesses usually do not pay much for advertis
10、ement （ B） businessmen know well that advertisement could bring them more profits （ C） advertisement could hardly convince people of the value of the goods （ D） advertisement usually cost businesses large amounts of money 6 How men first learned to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin
11、 of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to r
12、epresent those rounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters we call words. The power of words, then, lies in their combinations-the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the
13、 more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts, but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our mi
14、nds and feelings. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (文字的 ) style. Above alt, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to cho
15、ose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and rude. 6 The origin of language _. （ A） is reflected in. sounds and letters （ B） is handed down from generation to generation （ C） dates back to the prehistoric period （ D） is a problem not yet solved 7 According
16、to the passage, words are _. （ A） visual letters （ B） represented by sounds （ C） represented either by sounds or letters （ D） signs called letters 8 The power of words lies in their _. （ A） beauty （ B） accuracy （ C） combinations （ D） charm 9 The secret of a writers success is the use of words that _
17、. （ A） recall to us the glad and sad events of our past （ B） are arranged in a creative way （ C） are as beautiful as music （ D） agree with certain literary style 10 The author of the passage advises us _. （ A） to use words carefully and accurately （ B） not to use silly and rude words （ C） to become
18、a slave of words （ D） to use emotional words 11 Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings
19、 you can provide. Specialists advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose th
20、e one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the ho
21、use and so are satisfactory with their place where there is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If ba
22、by dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets. 11 Which of the following is NOT true according to th
23、e passage? （ A） You can always get help from the specialists. （ B） It is common sense that is the most important when choosing a dog. （ C） You should decide what kind of dog you want. （ D） Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too. 12 What is mentioned as a consideration in buyin
24、g a dog? （ A） The color of the dog. （ B） The price of the dog. （ C） Whether the dog will fit the environment. （ D） Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house. 13 Why does the writer day a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat? （ A） It must be trained so that it wont bite. （ B）
25、It demands more food and space. （ C） It needs more love and care. （ D） It must be looked after carefully. 14 Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old? （ A） Its easier to buy a baby dog under three months old. （ B） They are less likely to be shy with human beings. （ C） They are less
26、 likely to run away. （ D） Its easier for them to form a relationship with their masters. 15 The word “affection“ (Line 13) means _. （ A） love （ B） effect （ C） tie （ D） relationship 16 Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of Americans. They go to the movies to escape their n
27、ormal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than their own. They may choose to see a particular film because they like the actors or because they have heard the film has a good story. But the main reason why people go to the movies is to escape. Sitting in a dark theater, watchin
28、g the images on the screen, they enter another world that is unreal to them. They become involved in the lives of the characters in the movie, and for two hours, they forget all about their own problems. They are in a dream world where things often appear to be more romantic (浪漫的 ) and beautiful tha
29、n in real life. The biggest “dream factories“ are in Hollywood, the capital of the film industry. Each year, Hollywood studios make hundreds of movies that are shown all over the world. American movies are popular because they tell stories and they are well-made. They provide the public with heroes
30、who do things the average person would like to do but often cant. People have to cope with many problems and much trouble in real life, so they feel encouraged when they see the “good guys“ win in the movies. 16 The Americans go to the movies mainly because they want _. （ A） to enjoy a good story （
31、B） to experience an exciting life （ C） to see the actors and actresses （ D） to escape their daily life 17 Which of the following is peoples normal response to the movies they watch? （ A） They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them. （ B） They try to turn their dreams into reality. （ C
32、） They become so involved that they forget their own problems. （ D） They are touched by the life stories of the stories of the actors and actresses. 18 It is obvious that real life is _. （ A） less romantic than that in the movies （ B） more romantic than that in the movies （ C） as romantic as that in
33、 the movies （ D） filled with romantic stories 19 The American movies are popular because _. （ A） they are well-made and the stories are interesting （ B） the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like （ C） the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations （ D） good guys in t
34、he movies always win in the end 20 People enjoy seeing the movies because they _. （ A） are tired of their everyday lives （ B） feel inspired by the heroic deeds of the good guys （ C） want to see who win in the end （ D） have to cope with many problems in their lives 二、 Part II Vocabulary and Structure
35、 (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 the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 21 Mary regretted _
36、 to Johns birthday party last Sunday. （ A） not going （ B） not to go （ C） not having been going （ D） not to be going 22 The famous novel is said _into Chinese. （ A） to have translated （ B） to be translated （ C） to have been translated （ D） to translate 23 Standing on the bank, the children watched th
37、e ship _ with all kinds of goods. （ A） loading （ B） being loaded （ C） to be loaded （ D） having loaded 24 I _ writing the article by the time you get back. （ A） shall finish （ B） must have finished （ C） have finished. （ D） shall have finished 25 Mary never tells anyone what she does for a _. （ A） job
38、 （ B） work （ C） profession （ D） living 26 Im sorry I couldnt get in touch with him before he left. I _him earlier. （ A） had a telephone （ B） have phoned （ C） should have phoned （ D） should be phoned 27 With the old man _ the way, we had no trouble in finding that mysterious cave. （ A） leading （ B） l
39、ed （ C） lead （ D） to be led 28 _anything about the accident, he went to work as well. （ A） Not know （ B） Know not （ C） Knowing not （ D） Not knowing 29 Nowhere else in the world _ more attractive scenery than in Switzerland. （ A） you can find （ B） is found （ C） can you find （ D） has been found 30 The
40、 voters told the politician that he could _ on their support in the next general elections. （ A） expect （ B） decide （ C） count （ D） doubt 31 An old friend from abroad, _ I was expecting to stay with, telephoned me from the airport. （ A） that （ B） whom （ C） who （ D） which 32 Peter wishes that he _law
41、 instead of literature when he was in college. （ A） could study （ B） studied （ C） had studied （ D） would study 33 When she heard the bad news, she _ completely. （ A） broke away （ B） broke up （ C） broke down （ D） broke out 34 He _ a large fortune from his business. （ A） made （ B） won （ C） expected （
42、D） gained 35 He never wrote to his father _ he was in need of money. （ A） except （ B） except when （ C） except for （ D） except that 36 He looked behind him to _ he was not being followed. （ A） believe （ B） find （ C） make sure. （ D） look 37 The car was repaired but not quite to my _. （ A） joy （ B） ple
43、asure （ C） attraction （ D） satisfaction 38 Are you _ spending more money on the space program? （ A） in favor of （ B） by favor of （ C） in favor to （ D） out of favor 39 Fortunately, the demonstration _ to be quite peaceful. （ A） turned in （ B） turned out （ C） showed off （ D） showed up 40 _ was unimpor
44、tant. （ A） Whether he enjoyed our dinner or not （ B） No matter how he enjoyed our dinner （ C） If he enjoyed our dinner （ D） What he enjoyed our dinner 41 Selfish people often take _ of other peoples kindness. （ A） advantage （ B） care （ C） use （ D） profit 42 His business is growing so fast that he mu
45、st _ more workers. （ A） take up （ B） take on （ C） take over （ D） take out 43 It is desirable that he _. （ A） gives up trying （ B） give up trying （ C） would give up trying （ D） is going to give up trying 44 Young _he is, he knows what is the right thing to do. （ A） that （ B） as （ C） although （ D） how
46、ever 45 This is one of the best books _ on the subject. （ A） that have ever been written （ B） which have ever been written （ C） that has ever been written （ D） whatever have been written 46 We were not surprised at _, for he had worked so hard. （ A） what has he achieved （ B） that what he had achieve
47、d （ C） what he had achieved （ D） that he had achieved 47 My room is a mess. It needs _. （ A） to be tidying up （ B） tidying up （ C） to tidy up （ D） tidied up 48 A great celebration is going to be held _ the distinguished writer. （ A） in spite of （ B） in honor of （ C） in favor of （ D） in the name of 4
48、9 All the members in the jury agreed that the man was _of theft. （ A） criminal （ B） charged （ C） guilty （ D） faulty 50 Having finished the letter, he _ it carefully and sealed the envelop with a kiss. （ A） folded （ B） bent （ C） turned （ D） equipped 51 The police were given an order that the stolen d
49、ocuments must be recovered at all _. （ A） accounts （ B） conditions （ C） payments （ D） costs 52 This new instrument is far superior _ the old one we bought three years ago. （ A） than （ B） to （ C） over （ D） of 53 Not until I reminded him for the third time _ working and looked up. （ A） that he stopped （ B） does he stopped （ C） did he st
