1、专升本（英语）模拟试卷 270 及答案与解析一、Phonetics（A）two（B） answer（C） write（D）win（A）couple（B） mother（C） money（D）cough（A）light（B） supply（C） laundry（D）satisfy（A）value（B） busy（C） continue（D）music（A）friend（B） legal（C） feature（D）receive二、Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirections: Each of the following sentences is provid
2、ed with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then, mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.6 It was your brother_I met at the station.（A）who（B） whom（C） that（D）why7 I recognized John_he entered the room.（A）hardly（B） the minute（C） no sooner（D）at once8 The man said he would hit m
3、e_I told him where the money was.（A）until（B） unless（C） soon after（D）as9 A doctor, together with two nurses,_sent to the mountain village.（A）have（B） have been（C） has（D）has been10 I have no intention of_relations with them.（A）breaking up（B） breaking off（C） breaking out（D）breaking down11 Not until quit
4、e recently_he gave up his plan to go abroad.（A）I knew（B） I had known（C） did I know（D）I did know12 Lets have a_discussion about this topic.（A）farther（B） further（C） father（D）far13 Its natural that she_do so.（A）should（B） will（C） could（D）must14 Youd like to take a walk after supper,_you ?（A）hadnt（B） wou
5、ld（C） wouldnt（D）shouldnt15 Stop_, boys! Its time for class.（A）talking（B） to talk（C） talk（D）being talk16 Tom writes as_as her brother.（A）clear（B） more clear（C） clearly（D）most clearly17 I would rather you_those important files with you.（A）not take（B） didnt take（C） wont take（D）havent taken18 My mother
6、bought that coat_a low price.（A）at（B） in（C） on（D）with19 If he_the job, he will get more money right away.（A）accept（B） accepts（C） will accept（D）has accepted20 Do you know any other foreign languages_French?（A）but（B） except（C） besides（D）beside三、Part III Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part th
7、ere 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 the Answer Sheet.20 If you want to stay young, sit down and have a good think. This
8、is the research result of professor Faulkner, who says that most of our brains are not getting enough exercise and as a result, we are ageing unnecessarily soon.Professor Faulkner wanted to find out why healthy farmers in northern Japan appeared to be losing their ability to think and to reason at a
9、 relatively early age, and how the process of ageing could be slowed down.He set about measuring brain volumes of a thousand people of different ages and occupations.Computer technology enabled him to obtain precise measurements of the volume of the front and side sections of the brain, which relate
10、 to intelligence and emotion, and determine the human character.Contraction of front and side partsas cells die offwas observed in some subjects in their thirties, but it was still not evident in some sixty- and seventy-year-olds.Faulkner concluded from his tests that there is a simple way to slow t
11、he contraction using the head.The findings show that contraction of the brain begins sooner in people in the country than in the towns. Those least at risk, says Faulkner, are lawyers, followed by university professors and doctors. Whitecollar workers doing routine work are, however, as likely to ha
12、ve shrinking brains as the farm worker, bus driver and shop assistant.Faulkners findings show that thinking can prevent the brain from shrinking. Blood must circulate properly in the head to supply the fresh oxygen the brain cells need. “The best way to maintain good blood circulation is through usi
13、ng the brain,“ he says. “Think hard and engage in conversation. Dont rely on pocket calculators.“21 Professor Faulkner wanted to find out_.（A）how peoples brains shrink（B） the way of making people live longer（C） the size of certain peoples brains（D）why certain people aged sooner than others22 Faulkne
14、rs research findings are based on_.（A）a survey of farmers in northern Japan（B） tests performed on a thousand old people（C） the study of brain volumes of different people（D）the latest development of computer technology23 The professors tests show that_.（A）our brains shrink as we grow old（B） the front
15、 section of the brain does not shrink（C） seventy-year-olds have better brains than sixty-year-olds（D）brain contraction may vary among people of the same age24 According to the passage, which group of people seem to age slower than the others?（A）Farmers.（B） Lawyers.（C） Clerks.（D）Shop assistants.24 On
16、line distance learning is an instructional system which connects learners with educational resources. Students work on their own at home, at work, or at school and communicate with faculty and other students by means of e-mail, electronic meetings, videoconferencing, chat rooms, instant messaging an
17、d other forms of computer-based communication. There are both advantages and disadvantages to online distance learning.There are many benefits to using online distance learning environments. Online education is available all the time, anywhere and to all people. However, there are weaknesses for som
18、e learners. The online learner only has the written text and no other face-to-face hints. This may confuse the learner and cause misunderstanding. While distance learning allows for an openness, it is also difficult because it is done by e-mail messages and writing, and therefore may take more time
19、than face-to-face learning. Sometimes the messages can be overwhelming for many online students.Universities, colleges and schools use online distance learning environments. These are important for students who may be unable to attend classes for various reasons like illnesses or busy everyday sched
20、ules. Some learners just want to further their studies at home. They enjoy the convenience of home learning as they take regular programs or enrichment classes.Online courses keep learners very occupied at all hours of the day. There are a great many messages and other online resources to read and r
21、espond to. Most learners have regular jobs or attend regular school classes on ground as well. However, the benefits are clear. Online distance learning is becoming very popular. Some online classes have become a profitable business as they replace regular traditional means of learning.25 Which of t
22、he following is TRUE of the passage about online distance learning?（A）It has more disadvantages than advantages.（B） It is a learning form based on internet.（C） It is not available for some students.（D）It has only enrichment classes.26 Sometimes online distance learning can be a problem because_.（A）l
23、earners cant afford it（B） learners get too many hints（C） it involves excessive writing（D）it is not available at the weekend27 One of the good aspects of online distance learning is_.（A）speed（B） convenience（C） easy operation（D）variety of instruction28 With regular means of learning, the learners have
24、 to study_.（A）at school（B） on their own（C） at all hours of the day（D）by means of reading and writing28 Some college students drink too much alcohol at school. Many of them live on the campus. Heavy drinking has caused many problems. It can cause students to make bad choices and do dangerous things.O
25、ne college has decided to ban alcohol. It has gotten a reputation as a party school. Five students at the college have died from drinking too much alcohol. Recently, one student drank too much vodka. He slipped into a coma. The college hopes the new rule will prevent any more tragedies.The new rule
26、prohibits students from drinking alcohol in the dorms. The first time a student breaks the rule they will receive a warning. If they break the rule again, they will be evicted from the dorm. However, they will still have to pay for the dorm. Some students do not live on the campus. They live in hous
27、es near the campus. Those students are also banned from drinking alcohol, even if they are of legal age.Freshmen at the college are now required to take a special course. The course is called AlcoholEdu, and lasts for two and a half hours. The students learn about the dangers of alcohol. They also t
28、ake a survey to find out how much they know about alcohol. All first-year students must pass the course.The college hopes that more information will help students make better choices.29 _at the college are required to take the alcohol information course.（A）Sophomores（B） Freshmen（C） Seniors（D）Juniors
29、30 How do officials know that alcohol is a problem at the school?（A）Students are getting bad grades.（B） There are too many bars on the campus.（C） Only a few students drink.（D）Several students have died and one is in a coma.31 Why does the college want all freshmen to take the alcohol course?（A）Only
30、freshmen drink alcohol.（B） The other students already know about alcohol dangers.（C） They want to reach students as soon as they enter college.（D）Freshmen do not know much.32 What has the college become known for?（A）Its known for its lack of heavy drinking by students.（B） Its known for heavy alcohol
31、 used by students.（C） Its known for its great teachers.（D）Its known for its great classes.32 Many people catch a cold in the springtime and / or fall. It makes us wonder. if scientists can send a man to the moon, why cant they find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are literally
32、hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isnt a cure for each one.When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and brings congestion with it. You feel terrible because you cant breathe well, but y
33、our body is actually “eating“ the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a runny nose to stop the virus from getting to your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill th
34、e cold.Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to stop the fever, congestion, and runny nose.There is o
35、ne interesting thing to note some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesnt have a way to fight it and kill it. Bodies can do an amazing job on their own. There is a joke, however, on taking medicine when you
36、have a cold. It goes like this:If takes about one week to get over a cold if you dont take medicine, but only seven days to get over a cold if you take medicine.33 The reason that scientists cannot cure a common cold is_.（A）we dont know how we get cold（B） we arent sure the exact kind of cold viruses
37、（C） we dont know when we will catch cold（D）we arent sure the exact scientific method34 When we catch cold, how does our body work hard?（A）Our runny nose stops our breath.（B） Our temperature rises to make us feel miserable.（C） Our blood rushes into our cells.（D）Our nose, fever, and blood work togethe
38、r to kill virus.35 Scientists say when we catch cold,_.（A）taking medicine（B） seeing a doctor（C） leaving it to your body（D）making a joke to your friend36 The joke means taking medicine_.（A）is better than not taking it（B） needs longer time to recover（C） is the same with no medicine（D）has no effect36 M
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40、es. If DIY yourself is your style brings your own tents or roulettes. All guests enjoy access to cooking facilities, bathrooms with bathing facilities, and a playground for the children.Our panoramic setting offers a wide variety of recreation activities as well as inspiring views of the mountains.
41、Chisom, a quaint summer-resort village, is just 10 minutes by car. Take advantage of the many entertainment, shopping and relaxation opportunities including fitness centres, laundry / valet services, solariums and much more. Have lunch in one of the many restaurants and savor the tasty local cuisine
42、.Mountain View Camping Ground offers fun, relaxation and opportunities for all types of outdoor activities. Call us today to find out how we can make your next holiday perfect.37 What type of tourist is described at the beginning of the reading?（A）A first time tourist.（B） An old tourist.（C） A touris
43、t who has travelled a lot.（D）Young tourists.38 The camping grounds overlook_.（A）a tall mountain（B） an area between mountains（C） a city centre（D）a large flat ground39 Who cooks dinner?（A）The guests who stay in the Camping Ground.（B） The chef at the camping ground restaurant.（C） The owner of the Campi
44、ng Ground.（D）Does not mention at all.40 What does Valley View offer besides the inspiring views?（A）Laundry / valet services.（B） A fitness centre.（C） Recreation activities.（D）Cooking facilities.四、Part IV ClozeDirections: There are some blanks in the following passages. For each blank there are four c
45、hoices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the one that best fits into the passages. Then, mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.40 I can clearly remember the first time I met Mr. Andrews, my old headmaster,【21】that was over twenty years ago. During the war, I was at school in the no
46、rth of England. As soon as it ended, my family returned to London. There were not【22】schools left for children to go to and my father had to go from one school to another, asking them to【23】me as a pupil, I used to go with him but he had such a【24】time trying to persuade people even to see him that
47、I seldom had to do any tests. We had been to all the schools near where we lived, but the more my father argued, the more【25】it became.【26】, we went to a school about five miles away from home. The headmaster kept us waiting for【27】an hour.【 28】we were waiting, I【29】 around at the school building, w
48、hich was one of those old Victorian structures, completely out of date but still standing. I【30】hear the boys playing in the playground outside when the headmasters secretary finally【31】us into his office. Mr. Andrews spoke to me first. “Why do you want to come here?“ he asked. I had been thinking o
49、f saying something about studying【32】I couldnt【33】remembering the boys outside. “I dont know anyone in London,“ I said. “I like to play with the other boys. I like to read a lot of books too,“ I 【34】. “All right,“ Mr. Andrews said. “We have one place【35】, in fact.“ My two years at that school were among the happiest of my life.（A）if（B） despite（C） although（D）since（A）many（B） enough（C） single（D）any（A）take（B） bring（C） treat（D）get（A）pleasant
