1、2008 年北京高职升本（英语）真题试卷及答案与解析一、Vocabulary and Structure1 The new technique will_us to double our production.（A）persuade（B） engage（C） arrange（D）enable2 It was not until December 31_we heard from him.（A）which（B） when（C） that（D）then3 Theres someone knocking at the door. Who could_be?I have no idea.（A）he（B
2、） it（C） she（D）that4 He had_all his goals for the organization, and felt there were no challenges left for him.（A）achieved（B） got（C） made（D）met5 At one time we had about eighty people here who did nothing but_into various family history.（A）researched（B） research（C） researching（D）to research6 _harder,
3、 you would have passed this exam.（A）If you have worked（B） If you worked（C） Were you to work（D）Had you worked7 As soon as I entered the room, I could_something had gone wrong with the old couple.（A）sense（B） smell（C） touch（D）watch8 Your hair needs_. Youd better have it done tomorrow.（A）cut（B） cutting（
4、C） to cut（D）being cut9 How_will you be able to come back from your travel?In a couple of weeks, perhaps.（A）fast（B） long（C） often（D）soon10 These figures are based on the_that the economy will continue to improve.（A）preparation（B） impression（C） foundation（D）expectation11 When_to dinner at the White Ro
5、se Restaurant, he seemed very happy and accepted the invitation.（A）invited（B） inviting（C） to be invited（D）having invited12 Didnt you see what the naughty boy_to our neighbors pet dog?（A）does（B） has done（C） had done（D）would do13 There is a possibility that the factory may close_economy turns better.（
6、A）if（B） unless（C） so（D）when14 It has not been raining for months. The plants_want watering by now.（A）could（B） may（C） must（D）should15 Miss Poole had no friends and seldom had visitors, _the girls who came over occasionally for high tea.（A）besides（B） despite（C） except for（D）regardless of15 The United
7、States is a country of immigrants. After the Native Americans, all people have an immigrant past except African slaves and their descendants (后代). The first immigrants were Europeans, and they arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. They arrived from England on a ship named the Mayflower to escape
8、religious persecution (迫害).The first European immigrants formed thirteen colonies (殖民地) under England. The thirteen colonies were not happy with the mother country, England. The colonies were paying taxes bu t did not have power. They decided to fight and won their independence. The new Americans wr
9、ote the Declaration of Independence. It said that all men were created equal, but it did not include Indians, African slaves or women. The colonies celebrated their independence from England on July 4, 1776. They became a new country, and George Washington was the first president.In the 1700s, 1800s
10、, and 1900s, many immigrants came to the United States from different countries. Everyone wanted jobs, freedom, education, and better opportunities. From the 1950s to 2003, many new immigrants came because of war, or for economic or political reasons. Many of these people were Asian or Hispanic. The
11、 United States Census said that the total population reached 300 million in 2006. Some people think that these new immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy and help keep prices down. Some Americans think that the United States needs immigrants energy and positive attitude about working in Sow-level
12、 or difficult jobs. Other people disagree with this idea and think these immigrants take the jobs that the Americans need or want.16 According to the passage, who are the first immigrants in America?（A）The African slaves.（B） The Asian descendents.（C） The Englishmen.（D）The native Americans.17 Why did
13、 the first thirteen colonies fight with their mother country?（A）To stop paying taxes.（B） To get more power.（C） To set the African slaves free.（D）To win their independence.18 Some people do not welcome the new immigrants because they_.（A）make no contributions to the U.S.（B） take the jobs the American
14、s need（C） work in low-level jobs in the U.S.（D）expand American population18 More and more employers use the online application process to help them find the right person for the job. So, its likely that youll have to apply online for some openings that interest you. In a recent survey, employers off
15、ered the following advice for how to make an electronic application outstanding:Follow directions. Be careful to enter the correct data in the correct field.Tailor your application information to the position. Dont copy and paste text from your generic resume.Complete all fields-even those that aren
16、t required.If the company offers an optional (非强制性的) assessment test online, take it.In some cases, you may be asked to attach your resume to the application. Make sure your resume can hold its own in a very simple format.If possible, spell-check your application before submitting it. Have an error-
17、free application: This application serves as the employers first impression of you.Include a strong objective. Ask a career counselor to help you word your objective.Follow up your electronic application with a personal e-mail to the recruiter (招聘人员). A follow-up phone call is acceptable if the job
18、posting or ad does not say “No phone calls.“19 What is the passage mainly about?（A）How to make successful online application.（B） When to write a resume for online application.（C） Where to find the right person for the job.（D）What to prepare before submitting a well-written resume.20 According to the
19、 passage, your electronic application will not be outstanding if you_.（A）list a strong objective（B） consult a career counselor（C） enter the data in the correct field（D）miss the optional assessment test21 Why do you need to check the spelling of your application before sending it?（A）Because you are r
20、equired to do so.（B） Because you will be accepted easily.（C） Because it is what the career counselor suggests you do.（D）Because an error-free application is the employers first impression.21 Do you have extra stuff on your hands? The Internet can help you turn that extra stuff into cash. Before the
21、Internet, Americans sold stuff from their garages or yards. Online shopping sites now provide a new place for people around the world.eBay was the first site where individual sellers could sell goods online. Ten years later, eBay now has over 150 million users in more than 30 countries.This trend ha
22、s spread quickly around the globe. Major companies now see the Asian market as having the most potential. American companies Amazon and Yahoo both recently partnered with large Chinese sites.Selling on an Internet auction (拍卖) is actually quite simple. First, users pay a fee to list their goods. Buy
23、ers then bid on the item. When the auction closes, the highest bidder wins. The seller is then responsible for shipping it. After the sale, the buyer and seller can post comments about the sale on each others profile.Dont want an auction to decide the price for you? Choose a site where you can decid
24、e instead. Craigslist has community-based sites worldwide where users can list items for sale with a suggested price.Ready to put your used stuff online? First, find a Web site that serves your area. eBay and Yahoo Auctions both have Web sites in many Asian countries. Second, make sure to market you
25、r item well. When writing the description, use accurate and specific details. Include a picture; buyers like to see the product before purchasing it.You neednt decide to buy or sell anything today, but go ahead and start browsing. You might find something you could use. Make your money stretch with
26、these “online garage sales.“22 According to the passage, the Internet provides a large market for_.（A）old and worn things（B） old and used things（C） new and hand-made things（D）new and machine-made things23 What does a buyer do on an Internet auction?（A）To list the goods.（B） To bid on the item.（C） To
27、ship the goods.（D）To pay a fee first.24 To sell things online, you should know how to_your items effectively.（A）charge（B） list（C） market（D）price25 In the last paragraph, “Make your money stretch“ probably means_.（A）to spend more money on the net（B） to make money on the Internet（C） to get your moneys
28、 worth（D）to keep your money and spend it later26 Which of the following is probably the best title for this passage?（A）Market Online（B） Options Online（C） Online Sales（D）Development of Websites26 Business is often seen as the “bad guy“ in environmental matters because people feel that businesses will
29、 do anything to make a profit. Unfortunately, this is too often the case.Many business people, in fact, believe that they cant make a profit and be kind to the environment at: the same time. However, it does not necessarily have to be this way. Using common business strategies, companies have found
30、ways to become environmentally friendly or “green“ and increase their profits at the same time.One such strategy that businesses use is known as “product differentiation“. This term means that: a company advertised the fact that its products are different from other, similar products. A number of en
31、vironmentally friendly companies have done this successfully. For example, in marketing their products, organic (有机的) food companies emphasize the organic aspect. That is, they highlight the fact that no chemicals have been used to grow the food, and so it is better for consumers health and for the
32、environment.Another “green“ business strategy that has been successful is waste reduction. Many companies have considered waste and pollution as a necessary part of the production process. They have done little to prevent either waste or pollution, unless there were laws that forced them to. However
33、, other companies have realized that there are definite advantages to reducing waste and pollution. Less waste and less pollution means a more efficient production process. The 3M Company started a program that rewarded employees for successful ideas about how to reduce waste and prevent pollution l
34、ast year. This program has helped the company pollute much less and save more than a half billion dollars.27 What is the passage mainly about?（A）What businesses can do to become more profitable.（B） Why business is seen as the environmental bad guy.（C） Business strategies for international companies
35、today.（D）How businesses can be both “green“ and profitable.28 When “product differentiation“ is adopted, the product is usually_.（A）advertised as something different from similar products（B） good either for your health or for the environment（C） very profitable for the company（D）environmentally frien
36、dly29 Companies that take measures to reduce waste and pollution_.（A）are more productive（B） are less successful（C） save money（D）spend more money30 The 3M Company rewarded employees for_.（A）helping prevent waste and pollution（B） ideas that would increase its profits（C） successful strategies for marke
37、ting（D）improving product differentiation30 We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?“ “When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luc
38、k?“ When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we do look back, its already too late.Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we dont really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone s
39、ays to you, “You are a lucky dog.“ Thats being friendly. But there is a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesnt see it himself. But bringing in the “dog“ bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesnt think you deserve your luck.“Just think of all the things you have to be t
40、hankful for“ is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isnt important. Its telling you to think of all the star
41、ving people in the world when you havent got a date for a Saturday night.How can you tell the real meaning behind someones words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿势)? The look in his
42、 eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.31 According to this passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that_.（A）even friends are annoyed when we check what they say（B） people usually state one thing
43、 and mean another（C） we fail to listen carefully when others talk（D）we tend to doubt what our friends say32 “Youre a lucky dog“ probably conveys the meaning that_.（A）youre a friendly person（B） youre envious of others（C） you do not deserve the luck（D）you should thank others for your luck33 In the sen
44、tence “Maybe he doesnt see it himself.“ (Para. 2), “it“ refers to_.（A）being friendly（B） a bit of envy（C） lucky dog（D）your luck34 According to the last paragraph, what can you do to save another mistake?（A）Spend time thinking about what people really mean.（B） Take a good look at the person talking.（C
45、） Focus on the look in the speakers eyes.（D）Try to catch every word of the speaker.35 This passage is mainly about_.（A）why we misunderstand what people say（B） how to behave when we listen to others（C） why we sometimes go wrong with our friends or enemies（D）how to avoid mistakes when we communicate w
46、ith people二、Cloze35 A Happy Family and a Long LifeWhen Japans Kamato Hongo died at the age of 116, she was the worlds oldest woman. But Mrs. Hongo seemed to have had a perfectly【36】lifestyle, and there seems to be no particular reason for her to have lived so long. She enjoyed things that are someti
47、mes considered to be【37】, such as drinking tea, coffee and even a small amount of alcohol every day, although she did not smoke. So【38】was her secret?After getting married, she stayed on Kagoshima, the island where she was born, helping her 【39】on his farm during her long life. Mrs. Hongo gave birth
48、 to seven children, lived through three wars, and【40】a volcano eruption on Kagoshima in 1914,【41】her eventful life, she was happy and hated being away from her family. She always kept a close relationship with all seven of her children, and in fact, when she could no longer look【42】herself, she went
49、 to live with one of her daughters, Shizue, and her family.Then, at the end of her【43】life Airs. Hongo seemed to think more about her early life than the present, and sometimes【44】to recognize close relatives and friends who visited her. She preferred to live in the【45】, and talk about her very happy childhood. Was happiness the secret of her long life?（A）normal（B） usual（C） common（D）casual（A）unnecessary（B）
