1、专升本英语（阅读）模拟试卷 83 及答案与解析一、Part III Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by a number of comprehension questions. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question. Then, mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on th
2、e Answer Sheet.0 It seems clear that literature has become more and more a female activity. In bookstores, at conferences or public readings by writers, and even in university departments dedicated to the humanities, the women clearly outnumber the men. The explanation traditionally given is that mi
3、ddle-class women read more because they work fewer hours than men, and so many of them feel that they can justify more easily than men the time that they devote to fantasy and illusion. I am somewhat allergic to explanations that divide men and women into frozen categories and attribute to each sex
4、its characteristic virtues and shortcomings; but there is no doubt that there are fewer and fewer readers of literature, and that among the saving remnant (剩余) of readers women predominate.This is the case almost everywhere. In Spain, for example, a recent survey organized by the General Society of
5、Spanish Writers revealed that half of that countrys population has never read a book. The survey also revealed that in the minority that does read, the number of women who admitted to reading surpasses the number of men by 6. 2 percent, a difference that appears to be increasing. I am happy for thes
6、e women, but I feel sorry for these men, and for the millions of human beings who could read but have decided not to read.They earn my pity not only because they are unaware of the pleasure that they are missing, but also because I am convinced that a society without literature, or a society in whic
7、h literature has been relegatedlike some hidden viceto the margins of social and personal life, is a society condemned to become spiritually barbaric, and even to jeopardize (破坏) its freedom. I wish to offer a few arguments against the idea of literature as a luxury pastime, and in favor of viewing
8、it as one of the most primary and necessary undertakings of the mind, an irreplaceable activity for the formation of citizens in a modern and democratic society, a society of free individuals.1 According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?（A）Women read less than men.（B） Reading
9、 becomes more and more female-centered.（C） Most literature aims at women.（D）Womens characteristics lead to their hobby of reading.2 The author considers traditional explanation _.（A）logical（B） not convincing（C） not interesting（D）totally true3 The author cites the example of Spain in order to _.（A）ex
10、plain the reasons why literature is more a female activity（B） show women always devote the time to fantasy and illusion（C） illustrate the phenomenon that literature is more a female activity existing in nearly every country（D）show how illiterate the Spanish people are4 Whats the authors attitude tow
11、ards the people who dont read?（A）Pitiful.（B） Angry.（C） Agreeable.（D）Allergic.5 It can be inferred from Para. 3 that_.（A）a society which lacks literature is an ideal society（B） if a society lacks literature, the freedom cannot be guaranteed（C） literature is a luxury pastime（D）literature is not a nece
12、ssity in a democratic society5 Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will re
13、main a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free th
14、an present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, a retractable (可伸缩的) arm will drop from the auto and make
15、 contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the cars movements.The driver wi
16、ll use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer that will warn him of his coming ex
17、it. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway.6 One significant improvement in the future car will probably be_.（A）its power source（B） its driving system（C） its mon
18、itoring system（D）its seating capacity7 What is the authors main concern?（A）How to render automobiles pollution free.（B） How to make smaller and safer automobiles.（C） How to solve the problem of traffic jams.（D）How to develop an automated subway system.8 What provides autos with electric power in an
19、automated highway system?（A）A rail.（B） An engine.（C） A retractable arm.（D）A computer controller.9 In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is to_.（A）keep in the right lane（B） wait to arrive at his destination（C） keep in constant touch with the computer center（D）inform the system of
20、 his destination by phone 10 What is the authors attitude toward the future of autos?（A）Enthusiastic.（B） Pessimistic.（C） Optimistic.（D）Cautious.10 Foxes and farmers have never got on well. These small dog-like animals have long been accused of killing farm animals. They are officially classified as
21、harmful and farmers try to keep their numbers down by shooting or poisoning them.Farmers can also call on the services of their local hunt to control the fox population. Hunting consists of pursuing a fox across the countryside, with a group of specially trained dogs, followed by men and women ridin
22、g horses. When the dogs eventually catch the fox they kill it or a hunter shoots it.People who take part in hunting think of it as a sport; they wear a special uniform of red coats and white trousers, and follow strict codes of behavior. But owning a horse and hunting regularly is expensive, so most
23、 hunters are wealthy.It is estimated that up to 100, 000 people watch or take part in fox hunting. But over the last couple of decades the number of people opposed to fox hunting, because they think it is brutal (残酷的) , has risen sharply. Nowadays it is rare for a hunt to pass off without some kind
24、of confrontation between hunters and hunt saboteurs(阻拦者). Sometimes these incidents lead to violence, but mostly saboteurs interfere with the hunt by misleading riders and disturbing the trail of the foxs smell, which the dogs follow.Noisy confrontations between hunters and saboteurs have become so
25、common that they are almost as much a part of hunting as the pursuit of foxes itself. But this year supporters of fox hunting face a much bigger threat to their sport. A Labor Party Member of the Parliament, Mike Foster, is trying to get Parliament to approve a new law, which will make the hunting o
26、f wild animals with dogs illegal. If the law is passed, wild animals like foxes will be protected under the ban in Britain.11 Rich people in Britain have been hunting foxes_.（A）for recreation（B） in the interests of the farmers（C） to limit the fox population（D）to show of their wealth12 What is specia
27、l about fox hunting in Britain?（A）It involves the use of a deadly poison.（B） It is a costly event that rarely occurs.（C） The hunters have set rules to follow.（D）The hunters have to go through strict training.13 Fox hunting opponents often interfere in the game_.（A）by resorting to violence（B） by conf
28、using the fox hunters（C） by taking legal action（D）by demonstrating on the scene14 A new law may be passed by the British Parliament to_.（A）prohibit farmers from hunting foxes（B） forbid hunting wild animals with dogs（C） stop hunting foxes in the countryside（D）prevent large-scale fox hunting15 It can
29、be inferred from the passage that_.（A）killing foxes with poison is illegal（B） limiting the fox population is unnecessary（C） hunting foxes with dogs is considered cruel and violent（D）fox-hunting often leads to confrontation between the poor and the rich15 Venice is such a strange city. It is built on
30、 an Italian lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has canals instead of roads, which means there are no cars or buses, no trams or trains or bicycles running past us. Best of all, you could walk or jump or play hide-and-seek on its cobbled streets or its countless bridges whenever you choose to.Daily life
31、in Venice skims over its waterways, especially the sweeping double curve of the Grand Canal and the 180 smaller water passages that run through the 118 islands that make up the city.For generations, tiny boatyards have built these lopsided boats, with one side curving further outwards than the other
32、. Why? To balance the weight of the oarsman at the end of the boat.This Italian city is known for its festivals, especially the popular ten-day Carnival in April. Children, teenagers and adults dress in special costumes, unusual stockings and shoes, then do masks before they take part in this celebr
33、ation. Its difficult to make out who is behind each mask, but its easy to make friends during this constant party in the streets. What fun!On other occasions, Venetians celebrate with a regatta or boat race. The city loves the Vogalonga, on the first Sunday of May, best of all. Thats when anyone who
34、 can row with oars is welcome to join the other boats on the great Grand Canal, especially in fancy dress. Imagine the sight!Venice is an unusual city, but it is facing an unusual threat. Its sinking. Since its built on a lagoon, the weight of the city on the silt beneath it threatens its life. “Ven
35、ice today is sinking three times as fast as before, at 300mm per century,“ explains an environmentalist.We feel sad about the thought that beautiful Venice, with its splendid churches, its collections of art and its happy spirit, may be buried under the sea someday. May the Lion of St. Mark, the sym
36、bol of Venice, never face that day.16 This text mainly talks about_.（A）the boats of Venice（B） a voyage in Venice（C） a brief introduction to Venice（D）the reason of Venices sinking17 The boats in Venice are designed with one side curving further outwards than the other because_.（A）the Venetians wanted
37、 to make them special（B） it will be easier to keep the balance（C） it is designed for the oarsman who is over-weighted on the boat（D）there are 180 smaller water passages that run through the 118 islands18 What do we know about festivals in Venice?（A）The festivals are based on the strange Italian lago
38、on.（B） The residents will make masks during the Carnival.（C） Festivals are held for people to make friends.（D）People can have a boat race during the Vogalonga in April.19 According to this text, the sinking of Venice is because of_.（A）the pollution in the city（B） collapse of the silt beneath the cit
39、y（C） the industry of this city（D）so many canals there20 Where do you think this text comes from?（A）A magazine for travelers.（B） An advertisement from a travel agency.（C） A scientific magazine.（D）A magazine for Venice merchants.20 Political controversy about the public-land policy of the United State
40、s began with the American Revolution. In fact, even before independence from Britain was won, it became clear that resolving the dilemmas surrounding the public domain might prove necessary to preserve the Union itself.At the peace negotiations with Britain, American demanded, and got, a western bou
41、ndary at the Mississippi River. Thus the new nation secured for its birthright a vast internal empire rich in agricultural and mineral resources. But under their colonial charters, seven states Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia claimed portio
42、ns of the western wilderness. Virginias claim was the largest, stretching north and to encompass the later states of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The language of the charters was vague sponsoring Colonel George Roger Clarks 1778 expedition 1o Vincennes and Kalkaska, wh
43、ich strengthened Americas trans-Appalachian pretensions at the peace table.The six states holding no claim to the transmittance region doubted whether a confederacy in which territory was so unevenly apportioned would truly prove what it claimed to be, a union of equals. Already New Jersey, Delaware
44、, Rhode Island, and Maryland were among the smallest and least populous of the states. While they levied heavy taxes to repay states war debts, their larger neighbors might retire debts out of land sale proceeds. Drawn by fresh lands and low taxes, people would desert the small states for the large,
45、 leaving the former to fall into bankruptcy and eventually into political subjugation. All the states shared in the war effort, said the New Jersey legislature; how then could half of them “be left to sink under an enormous debt, while others are enabled, in a short period, to replace all their expe
46、nditure from the hard earnings of the whole confederacy? As the revolution was a common endeavor, so ought its fruits, including the western lands, to be a common property.21 With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?（A）A controversial public-land policy.（B） How independe
47、nce from Britain was won.（C） The land holdings of Massachusetts.（D）How New Jersey developed its western land.22 According to the passage, the British granted the new American nation a western boundary at_.（A）Ohio（B） Illinois（C） the Mississippi River（D）the Appalachian Mountains23 Which states laid cl
48、aim to the largest land-holdings?（A）North Carolina（B） South Carolina.（C） Virginia.（D）Georgia.24 Why does the author mention Colonel Clarks expedition?（A）To explain how one state strengthened its land claims.（B） To criticize an effort to acquire additional agricultural resources.（C） To show that many
49、 explorers searched for new land.（D）To question the validity of Virginias claims.25 According to the passage, the smaller states tried to raise money to pay their war debts by_.（A）collecting taxes（B） exporting crops（C） selling land（D）raising cattle专升本英语（阅读）模拟试卷 83 答案与解析一、Part III Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by a number of comprehension questions. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each
