1、2017年 5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. 0 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 everything: good looks, success, power, and a lot of money. But he di
3、dnt 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, Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool Company. He was a worka
4、holic (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 also had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only child. Sh
5、e 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 years old. Two years later his father died. Hughes inherited the Hu
6、ghes 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 soon after he moved to California. He worked hard, but he also pla
7、yed 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(制片 厂 ), Las Vegas hotels, gold and silver mines, and radio and t
8、elevision 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. 1 According to the passage, Howard Hughes was not_. （ A） good-looking （ B） wealthy （ C） friendly （ D） powerful 2 Which of
9、the following about Hughes father is NOT TRUE? （ 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_. （ A） when he was 16 years old （ B） before he was 19 years old （ C） after he got married （ D） after he
10、 moved to California 4 The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably means_. （ A） troubled （ B） reduced （ C） related （ D） informed 5 From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was_. （ A） education （ B） love （ C） money （ D） good looks 5 Half of the worlds coral reefs(珊瑚礁 ) have died in
11、 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 headed for total extinction(灭绝 ). (78)
12、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 of powerful storms. Coral are used i
13、n 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 rise of just 1 to 2 degrees can force
14、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 recorded history, coral reefs around the w
15、orld 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 change that most concerns scientists
16、. Scientists remain hopeful that its not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving ahead on experiments to accomplish that goal. 6 Which of the following is the best title for the passage? （ A） Rising Global Temperatures （ B） Rainforests Are in Danger （ C） Coral Reefs Face Extinction （ D） Glob
17、al Climate Change 7 The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_. （ A） break down （ B） stick to （ C） go over （ D） deal with 8 Why are coral reefs called “the rainforests of the sea“? （ A） Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life. （ B） Because they can protect our coasts from
18、storms. （ C） Because they might supply natural medicines. （ D） Because they look like rainforests. 9 The corals turn_in the process of “bleaching“. （ A） red （ B） black （ C） green （ D） white 10 According to the passage, _is the biggest threat to coral reefs. （ A） pollution （ B） overfishing （ C） indus
19、trial activity （ D） climate change 10 Over 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. Until no
20、w. 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 producing a
21、nd 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 organization c
22、alled 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 antimony a chemica
23、l 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 portion of t
24、he 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. 11 Which of the following is the main idea of the passage? （ A） Many uni
25、versities 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. 12 According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water cost
26、s_dollars per year. （ A） 8 （ B） 20 （ C） 49 （ D） 1400 13 The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_. （ A） choice （ B） control （ C） argument （ D） statement 14 What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense? （ A） Bottled water is much cleaner than tap water. （ B） Student
27、s should have freedom of choice. （ C） The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way. （ D） Water is healthier than some sodas and juices. 15 According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water. （ B） Plastic bot
28、tles may do harm to peoples health. （ C） The purchase of soft drinks will increase. （ D） Bottled water is cheap and environment-friendly. 二、 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
29、 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. 16 They have decided to put the meeting _till next Monday. （ A） up （ B） on （ C） off （ D） forward 17 If you get into difficulties, dont hesitate to
30、 ask _advice. （ A） of （ B） out （ C） after （ D） for 18 While we were on holiday, our neighbor took _our house. （ A） notice of （ B） care of （ C） after （ D） on 19 Students are expected to _their classes regularly. （ A） come （ B） go （ C） attend （ D） follow 20 I was trying to get into the _bus when I hea
31、rd a voice from behind. （ A） crowd （ B） crowding （ C） crowds （ D） crowded 21 Honesty is the most important _a man should have. （ A） effort （ B） habit （ C） quality （ D） question 22 That student _his hand every time I asked a question. （ A） made up （ B） put up （ C） rose （ D） arose 23 He spoke English
32、so well that I took it for _that he was an American. （ A） good （ B） certain （ C） sure （ D） granted 24 I am very _to you for your help. （ A） grateful （ B） agreeable （ C） capable （ D） enjoyable 25 The two girls look exactly _in appearance. （ A） same （ B） alike （ C） like （ D） same one 26 The children _
33、 happily in the classroom when the teacher came in. （ A） talk （ B） are talking （ C） were talking （ D） had talked 27 In the road accident the other day three people_, including the driver. （ A） killed （ B） were killed （ C） are killed （ D） have killed 28 Jims job is to keep his boss _of the latest dev
34、elopment of that product in Europe. （ A） inform （ B） to inform （ C） informed （ D） informing 29 The young man _visited our school this morning is Marias brother. （ A） who （ B） which （ C） whose （ D） what 30 Im awfully tired and cant go any farther, Ted. Lets have a rest, _? （ A） shall we （ B） will you
35、 （ C） can you （ D） may I 31 _the manager will come or not doesnt matter much. （ A） Whether （ B） That （ C） If （ D） What 32 The American and the British _a large number of social customs. （ A） join （ B） take （ C） share （ D） make 33 Martin, when you go to the meeting tomorrow, _your iPad with you. （ A）
36、 bring （ B） take （ C） fetch （ D） put 34 It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the _floor. （ A） ground （ B） earth （ C） soil （ D） land 35 The kids were especially _the coming Christmas because they would get lots of presents from their parents and uncles. （ A） coming up with （ B） looking fo
37、rward to （ C） making up for （ D） getting rid of 36 The used car I bought cost four _pounds. （ A） thousands （ B） thousand of （ C） thousands of （ D） thousand 37 Whats the matter with you? You _so pale. （ A） are looking （ B） look （ C） have looked （ D） looked 38 With the guide _the way, we set off on fo
38、ot into the dark night. （ A） leading （ B） to lead （ C） led （ D） being led 39 I tore open the box, only _that some papers were missing. （ A） discovering （ B） to discover （ C） discovered （ D） discover 40 Either my parents or my elder brother _going to water the garden. （ A） are （ B） is （ C） has （ D） h
39、ave 41 Can you imagine why_? （ A） did the boy say that （ B） the boy said that （ C） did the boy say （ D） the boy said 42 Although it is raining hard, _. （ A） Tom still wants to go out （ B） and Tom still wants to go out （ C） that Tom still wants to go out （ D） but Tom still wants to go out 43 I went t
40、o _Shanghai yesterday. On _train I met a famous pop star. （ A） the; / （ B） /; the （ C） the; the （ D） /; / 44 _of the two brothers are fond of classical music. （ A） Both （ B） All （ C） Each （ D） Either 45 There are not_students in Class One as in Class Two. （ A） so many （ B） so much （ C） more （ D） muc
41、h more 三、 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 corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 45 四、 Part IV Cloze (10%) Directions
42、: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there 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. 55 When I
43、was young, I spent my summer vacations on my grandparents farm. 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 a
44、ge. He had begun【 C4】 _ into the chicken coop(鸡笼 ) and eating eggs. In the 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 dog you had to shoot it and the sooner the【 C8】 _ . Rusty and Grandpa
45、were old friends. Grandpa certainly didn t【 C9】 _ to shoot Rusty, but he knew it needed 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
46、-stealing dog. I wanted to at least have a【 C12】 _ to save Rusty s life, and save Grandpa 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】 _ t
47、he eggs and happily walked off for his nap(打盹 ). The following morning I did the【 C17】 _ thing. I 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 f
48、ood 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. 56 【 C1】 （ A） watched （ B） noticed （ C） invited （ D） visited 57 【 C2】 （ A） peace （ B） stress （ C） crisis （ D） miracle 58 【 C3】 （ A） habit （ B） pattern （ C） custom （ D） crime 59 【 C4】 （ A） to throw （ B） to break （ C） throwing （ D） breaking 60 【 C5】
