1、2017年 5月成人本科学位英语真题试卷汇编（一）及答案与解析 一、 Dialogue Communication 0 Mike: It would be nice to go to the beach sometime this weekend. Carl:【 D1】 _ What s the weather going to be like? Mike: It is supposed to be warm. Carl: It wouldn t be good【 D2】 _ Mike: I want this trip to be perfect, I hope it stays warm.
2、 Carl: The California weather is so uncertain and【 D3】 _ Mike: I know. Every day the weather seems different. Carl: I would love it【 D4】 _ A. I may want to go, too. B. its impossible to know what will happen. C. if it got cold this weekend. D. if it werent always so unpredictable. 1 【 D1】 2 【 D2】 3
3、【 D3】 4 【 D4】 4 Woman: Do you get the Public Broadcasting System on TV? Man: Yes, everybody gets PBS.【 D5】 _ Woman: Its boring and often puts me to sleep. Man: Tell me about it. Woman: A cooking show follows a gardening show.【 D6】 _ Man: Ill say! Dont they have any change? Woman:【 D7】 _ Man: We sure
4、 would like to see something new and interesting. A. Now theyre adding old TV shows to the old movies. B. But I dont watch it often. C. And a travel show follows another travel show. D. Different people have different demands. 5 【 D5】 6 【 D6】 7 【 D7】 7 Alex: Are you planning on transferring? Bruce:
5、Yes. What about you ? Alex:【 D8】 _ Bruce: Where do you want to go? Alex: I was thinking either CSULA or UCLA. Bruce: Those are great schools. Alex: Where do you want to transfer to? Bruce:【 D9】 _ Alex: You still have time to figure it out. Bruce:【 D10】 _ Alex: Hopefully youll figure it out pretty so
6、on. Bruce: I will. Good luck with CSULA and UCLA. A. Which do you think is better? B. Thats true. C. Im thinking about it, too. D. Im not really sure yet. 8 【 D8】 9 【 D9】 10 【 D10】 二、 Part I Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by so
7、me 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. 10 People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howa
8、rd Hughes. He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time. He had everything: good look, 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 los
9、t control of everything, even himself. Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston, 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, Howar
10、d learned to be a successful but merciless businessman. Hughess mother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only child. She protected him and gave him everything. Unfortunately, Allene had mental problems. She was afraid of germs and diseases. She was obsessed with Howards he
11、alth, and he became obsessed with it too. Allene died when Howard was 16 years 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. Hughes beg
12、an to invest his money in movies. He became an important producer soon 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, lie gave money to politicians and businessmen so they would help him. He own
13、ed a lot of businesses, including airplane companies, a movie studio, 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 weeke
14、nd. 11 According to the passage, Howard Hughes was not_. （ A） good-looking （ B） wealthy （ C） friendly （ D） powerful 12 Which of 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. 13 H
15、oward 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 moved to California 14 The word “obsessed“ in Paragraph 2 probably means_. （ A） troubled （ B） reduced （ C） related （ D） informed 15 From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hu
16、ghes lacked in his life was_. （ A） education （ B） love （ C） money （ D） good looks 15 Half of the world s 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%
17、of corals will die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to address the problem, the reefs may be headed for total extinction. 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 li
18、fe. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlines from the full force of powerful storms. Corals 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 b
19、illions of dollars. Corals are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature. A rise 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 caus
20、e permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest in recorded 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
21、threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global climate 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. 16 Which of the following is the best title
22、for the passage? （ A） Rising Global Temperatures. （ B） Rainforests are in Danger. （ C） Coral Reefs Face Extinction. （ D） Global Climate Change. 17 The word “address“ in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_. （ A） break down （ B） stick to （ C） go over （ D） deal with 18 Why are coral reefs called “the
23、 rainforests of the sea“? （ A） Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life. （ B） Because they can protect our coasts from storms. （ C） Because they might supply natural medicines. （ D） Because they look like rainforests. 19 The corals turn _in the process of “bleaching“. （ A） red （ B） black
24、（ C） green （ D） white 20 According to the passage, _ is the biggest threat to coral reefs. （ A） pollution （ B） overfishing （ C） industrial activity （ D） climate change 20 Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more
25、 recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned bottled water. 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 o
26、f plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans. Many people believe that producing 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 t
27、he world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access to filling stations are a better choice. An organization 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
28、 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $ 1,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimony a 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.
29、The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. They argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nations total waste. Its 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 s
30、odas and juices that are also sold at school. 21 Which of the following is the main idea of the passage? （ 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 sal
31、es. （ D） Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban. 22 According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs _dollars per year. （ A） 8 （ B） 20 （ C） 49 （ D） 1400 23 The word “controversy“ in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_. （ A） choice （ B） control （ C） argument （ D） statement 24 Wha
32、t does the bottled water industry use in its own defense? （ A） Bottled water is much cleaner than tap water. （ B） Students 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. 25 According to the passage, whi
33、ch of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water. （ B） Plastic bottles may do harm to people s health. （ C） The purchase of soft drinks will increase. （ D） Bottled is cheap and environment-friendly. 25 Scientists said they have found evidence of
34、 a giant planet far out in our solar system. In a statement, the California Institute of Technology Caltech said this planet travels a very strange “long and thin orbit in the distant solar system.“ The discovery was made by two researchers at Caltech: Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown. They used ma
35、thematical modeling and computer simulations (模拟 ) to find the planet. So far, there have not been any direct observations of the planet. “My jaw hit the floor,“ said astronomer Mike Brown, the moment he realized there might be a ninth planet. The scientists said it would take this planet 10,000 to
36、20,000 years just to make one full orbit a-round the Sun. The new planet, called “Planet Nine“, has a mass about 10 times the size of Earth. If they are right, the newly found planet would be the ninth planet in our solar system. Pluto (冥王星 ) had been called the ninth planet until 2006, when it was
37、renamed a “ dwarf planet. “ Actual confirmation of a ninth planet would be very big news. “This would be a real ninth planet,“ Brown said in the statement. “There have only been two true planets discovered since ancient times, and this would be a third. Its a pretty substantial part of our solar sys
38、tem thats still out there to be found, which is pretty exciting. “ While they did not get a picture of “Planet Nine“ yet, the scientists say they are using the biggest and best -telescopes on Earth to try to find “ Planet Nine. “ They are also working on improving their computer simulations. They wa
39、nt to find out more about “Planet Nines“ orbit, and its impact on the outer part of our solar system. 26 The newly-found planet_. （ A） moves around the Sun （ B） was discovered by two astronomers （ C） travels around orbit （ D） is far away from our solar system 27 The possibility of finding a ninth pl
40、anet made Mike Brown_. （ A） confused （ B） frightened （ C） satisfied （ D） surprised 28 According to the scientists, _. （ A） the planet is ten times larger than the Earth （ B） it takes the planet less than 10,000 years to make a full orbit （ C） Pluto was once thought to be the ninth planet in the sola
41、r system （ D） Pluto was given a new name after it was discovered in 2006 29 It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that_. （ A） there is no actual confirmation about the ninth planet （ B） no true planets were discovered in ancient times （ C） scientists have found three planets in modern times （ D） the n
42、inth planet is the only one discovered since ancient times 30 To find “Planet Nine“, scientists are using all the following EXCEPT_. （ A） mathematical modeling （ B） computer simulations （ C） advanced telescopes （ D） large spacecrafts 三、 Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%) Directions: In this part
43、, 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. 31 They have decided to put the meeting _till next
44、 Monday. （ A） up （ B） on （ C） off （ D） forward 32 If you get into difficulties, dont hesitate to ask _advice. （ A） of （ B） out （ C） after （ D） for 33 While we were on holiday, our neighbor took _our house. （ A） notice of （ B） care of （ C） after （ D） on 34 Students are expected to _their classes regu
45、larly. （ A） come （ B） go （ C） attend （ D） follow 35 I was trying to get into the _bus when I heard a voice from behind. （ A） crowd （ B） crowding （ C） crowds （ D） crowded 36 Honesty is the most important _a man should have. （ A） effort （ B） habit （ C） quality （ D） question 37 That student _his hand e
46、very time I asked a question. （ A） made up （ B） put up （ C） rose （ D） arose 38 He spoke English so well that I took it for _that he was an American. （ A） good （ B） certain （ C） sure （ D） granted 39 I am very _to you for your help. （ A） grateful （ B） agreeable （ C） capable （ D） enjoyable 40 The two g
47、irls look exactly_ in appearance. （ A） same （ B） alike （ C） like （ D） same one 41 The children _ happily in the classroom when the teacher came in. （ A） talk （ B） are talking （ C） were talking （ D） had talked 42 In the road accident the other day three people_, including the driver. （ A） killed （ B）
48、 were killed （ C） are killed （ D） have killed 43 Jims job is to keep his boss _of the latest development of that product in Europe. （ A） inform （ B） to inform （ C） informed （ D） informing 44 The young man _visited our school this morning is Marias brother. （ A） who （ B） which （ C） whose （ D） what 45
49、 I m awfully tired and cant go any farther, Ted. Lets have a rest, _? （ A） shall we （ B） will you （ C） can you （ D） may I 46 _the manager will come or not doesnt matter much. （ A） Whether （ B） That （ C） If （ D） What 47 The American and the British _a large number of social customs. （ A） join （ B） take （ C） share （ D） make 48 Martin, when you
