1、北京成人本科学位英语模拟试卷 18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 corres
2、ponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1 There seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. They probably came about just to give children something to do. (76) In the ancient world, as is today, most boys played
3、 with some kinds of toys and most girls with another. In societies where social roles are rigidly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers. This is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into t
4、he roles and responsibilities of the adult world. (77) What is remarkable about the history of toys is not se much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same. The changes have been mostly in terms of craftsman ship, mechanics, and technology. It is the universality
5、of toys with regard to their development in all parts of the world and their persistence to the present that is amazing. In Egypt, the Americas, China, Japan and among the Arctic(北极的 ) peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. Variations depended on local customs and ways of life because t
6、oys imitate their surroundings. Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles. Because toys can be generally regarded as a kind of art form, they have not been subject to technological leaps that characterize inventions for adult use. The progress from
7、the wheel to the oxcart to the automobile is a direct line of ascent(进步 ).The progress from a rattle(拨浪鼓 ) used by a baby in 3,000 BC to one used by an infant today, however, is not characterized by inventiveness. Each rattle is the product of the artistic tastes of the times and subject to the limi
8、tations of available materials. 1 The toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with because _. （ A） their social roles are rigidly determined （ B） most boys would like to follow their fathers professions （ C） boys like to play with their fathers while girls with their mother
9、s （ D） they like challenging activities 2 One aspect of “the universality of toys“ lies in the fact that _. （ A） the basic characteristics of toys are the same the world over （ B） the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universities （ C） the exploration of the unive
10、rse has led to the creation of new kinds of toys （ D） technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toys 3 The authors view on the historical development of toys is _. （ A） the craftsmanship in toy-making has remained essentially unchanged （ B） toys have remained basically the same
11、all through the centuries （ C） the toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years （ D） toys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a childs character 4 Regarded as a kind of art form, toys _. （ A） reflect the pace of social progress （ B） also appeal greatly to ad
12、ults （ C） are not characterized by technological progress （ D） follow a direct line of ascent 5 The author uses the example of a rattle to show that _. （ A） in toy-making there is a continuity in the use of materials （ B） it often takes a long time to introduce new technology into toy-making （ C） ev
13、en the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technology （ D） even a simple toy can mirror the artistic tastes of the time 6 Life really should be one long journey of joy for children born with a world of wealth at their feet. Internationally famous child doctor Robert Coles is the worlds top exp
14、ert on the influence of money on children. He has written a well-known book on the subject, “The Privileged Ones“, and his research shows that too much money in the family can cause as many problems as too little. “Obviously there are certain advantages to being rich, “says the 53-year-old doctor, “
15、such as better health, education and future work prospects. (78) But most important is the quality of family life. Money cant buy love.“ It can buy a lot of other things, however, and thats where the trouble starts Rich kids have so much to choose from that they often become confused. Overindulgence
16、(娇养 ) by their parents can make them spoilt. They tend to travel more than other children, from home to home and country to country, which causes feelings of restlessness. (79) “But privileged children do have a better sense of their positions in the world,“ adds Mr. Coles,“ and they are more self-a
17、ssured. “The rich children inherit the property from their parents and enjoy a high income. So money will never be one of their problems. “However, they will have a sense of isolation,“ warns Dr. Coles, “and they could suffer from the hardship of not being able to deal with the everyday world becaus
18、e they will never really be given the chance. Everything they have achieved is because of an accident of birth. There can be no tremendous inner satisfaction about that.“ (80) Todays wealthy parents perhaps realize their riches can be more of a heavy load than a happiness to their children. So the f
19、irst thing for them to consider is to ensure that their families are as rich in love as they are in money. 6 In his book “The Privileged Ones“, Dr. Cotes implies that _. （ A） there are fewer problem in the rich family than the poor family （ B） rich children live a life of separation from the world （
20、 C） rich children usually enjoy more love than poor children （ D） the quality of rich childrens family life may not be high 7 In the doctors view, _. （ A） there are both advantages and disadvantages to being rich （ B） rich children usually have little confidence in themselves （ C） traveling a lot wi
21、ll be beneficial to children （ D） rich kids are often short of money because of their life of luxury 8 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） Rich children have earned what they have. （ B） Rich children usually lead a life of happiness. （ C） Rich children tend to fe
22、el isolated. （ D） Rich children are hardly given too many material things. 9 According to the author of the passage, _. （ A） life is really a long journey of joy for rich children （ B） the rich children feel greatly satisfied with the property they inherit from their parents （ C） it is most importan
23、t for wealthy parents to make sure that their families are rich in love as well as in money （ D） today all the wealthy parents are sure of the problems their money can bring 10 it seems that the author of the passage _ what Dr. Coles says in the book “The Privileged Ones“. （ A） knows little about （
24、B） is doubtful about （ C） is opposed to （ D） agrees with 11 In the world in which we live today, a man may be one thing but appear to be another. This was impossible in Indian society. An Indians name told the world what he was-a coward, a liar, a thief, or a brave. When I was young, every Indian ha
25、d at least three names during his lifetime. His first name was given to him at birth. It described something that had happened at that time. Each Indian was supposed to keep his birth name until he was old enough to earn money for himself. But his friends would always give him a name of their own. N
26、o matter what his parents called him, his childhood friends would use the name they had chosen. The Indian earned his real name when he was old enough for his first fight against the enemy. His life name depended on how he acted during this first battle. When he returned he would be given his tribal
27、 name by the chief. If he had done well, he would be given a good name. But if he had done poorly, he might be given a bad name. A man was given many chances to improve his name, however. If in a later battle he was very brave in fighting against the enemy, he was given a better name. Some Indians h
28、ad as many as twelve names - all good and each better than the last. All names given to one Indian belonged to him for the rest of his life. No one else could use them. Even he himself could not give them away. This was because no man could pass on his name unless the chief and the tribe asked him t
29、o do so. 11 According to the passage, Indian names were important because they _. （ A） described the character of a man （ B） told us his profession （ C） were never used by other people （ D） described the appearance of a man 12 _ gave the second name of an Indian. （ A） The chief （ B） The tribe （ C） H
30、is childhood friends （ D） His parents 13 According to the fourth paragraph, we know an Indians “tribal name“ refers to his _. （ A） first name （ B） second name （ C） nickname （ D） life name 14 An Indian could get better names if he _. （ A） did well in later battles （ B） got old enough （ C） became a co
31、ward （ D） became a liar 15 The sentence in the sixth paragraph “no one could pass on his name“ may mean that _. （ A） no one could change his name by himself （ B） no one could give his name to a son （ C） no one could give his name away （ D） no one could give up his name 二、 Part II Vocabulary and Stru
32、cture (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. 16 _ is announ
33、ced in todays papers, all the schools will open on September 1. （ A） This （ B） That （ C） As （ D） Which 17 I remember _ to Paris when I was a very small child. （ A） taking （ B） to be taken （ C） being taken （ D） to take 18 Will you please lend me the novel when you _ ? （ A） will finish （ B） finish （ C
34、） finished （ D） will have finished 19 At first he refused to admit his guilt, but when he was shown the evidence he _ and confessed. （ A） broke up （ B） broke out （ C） broke down （ D） broke away 20 Why _ such a lot of money? （ A） you spend （ B） to spending （ C） spend （ D） spending 21 Although many co
35、lonial scholars consider Jonathan Edwards an important writer, _ anymore. （ A） though few people read his novels （ B） but few people read his work （ C） and his works are not widely read （ D） his works are not widely read 22 Very important people dont often have much free time as their work _ all the
36、ir time. （ A） takes over （ B） takes away （ C） takes in （ D） takes up 23 Scientists say that many factors _ changes in the weather. （ A） bring in （ B） bring off （ C） bring about （ D） bring forward 24 He takes his _ home to his wife every Friday. （ A） salaries （ B） wages （ C） incomes （ D） savings 25 T
37、hat is another topic that will come _ discussion. （ A） about （ B） under （ C） with （ D） beyond 26 I suggest _. （ A） to bring the meeting up an end （ B） bringing the meeting to an end （ C） for to bring the meeting up an end （ D） having brought the meeting to an end 27 _ for your help, we d never have
38、been able to get over the difficulties. （ A） If we had not been （ B） Were it not （ C） If it were not （ D） Had it not been 28 With five hungry children seated round the table, the food disappeared _. （ A） at no time （ B） at a time （ C） at other times （ D） at one time or another 29 It was dark, and we
39、 could not _ who was coming along the avenue. （ A） make up （ B） make for （ C） make out （ D） make over 30 John asked his mother to _ the hole in the pocket of his jeans. （ A） fill （ B） fix （ C） mend （ D） repair 31 The price of oil _ from $15 to $18 per tank during the winter season. （ A） ranged （ B）
40、differed （ C） altered （ D） separated 32 They found the lecture hard _. （ A） to understand （ B） to be understood （ C） to have been understood （ D） to have understood 33 She was glad to see her children well _ in the nursery. （ A） take care of （ B） taken care of （ C） taking care of （ D） to be taken ca
41、re of 34 It is necessary to put bottles of pills out of _ when there are small children around. （ A） reach （ B） hand （ C） hold （ D） place 35 I let my children make their own decisions. Now they are older; I wouldnt _ to interfere. （ A） assume （ B） consume （ C） resume （ D） presume 36 I have given up
42、trying to convince him; there is no point _ with him. （ A） on arguing （ B） in arguing （ C） to argue （ D） for arguing 37 The machine is such _ I have never seen before. （ A） that （ B） as （ C） which （ D） where 38 _ in India, the banana was brought to the America by the Portuguese who found it in Afric
43、a. （ A） Originally cultivated （ B） Originally being cultivated （ C） Having originally cultivated （ D） Although it originally cultivated 39 My mother asked me _ I wanted to go there by bus. （ A） if （ B） what （ C） as whether （ D） if what 40 _ she will come or not depends on the weather. （ A） If （ B） W
44、hether （ C） That （ D） As 41 I suggested that he was _ of help from the Royal Literary Fund. （ A） worthless （ B） worthwhile （ C） worthy （ D） worth 42 It _ him more than what was reasonable to have his dishwasher repaired. （ A） cost （ B） consumed （ C） spent （ D） expend 43 Edwin always has his hair cut
45、 at the _ situated at the comer. （ A） barber （ B） barbers （ C） barbers （ D） barbers 44 It was the first time that Mary was late. She _ up in the traffic. （ A） could be held （ B） can have been held （ C） might have been held （ D） might be held 45 Because of my poor Spanish, Im afraid I cant make mysel
46、f _. （ A） understand （ B） to understand （ C） understanding （ D） understood 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
47、single line through the center. 46 (Many) a woman (feel) (entitled) to (more) in life than just housework. （ A） Many （ B） feel （ C） entitled （ D） more 47 She (is) looking forward to (go) to Europe after she (finishes) her studies (at the) university. （ A） is （ B） go （ C） finishes （ D） at the 48 No s
48、ooner (had) the hikers (set out) on their trip (as) it began to rain (heavily). （ A） had （ B） set out （ C） as （ D） heavily 49 (Neither) rain (nor) sleet nor snow (keep) the mailman from his (appointed) rounds. （ A） Neither （ B） nor （ C） keep （ D） appointed 50 He (is) proud (to have) never been (beat
49、en) at (chess) （ A） is （ B） to have （ C） beaten （ D） chess 51 (Having eaten) the cherry pie, I (struck) several pits and (nearly) (broke) a tooth. （ A） Having eaten （ B） struck （ C） nearly （ D） broke 52 John is not (enough intelligent) (to pass) (this) (economics) class without help. （ A） enough intelligent （ B） to pass （ C） this （ D） economics 53 T
