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1、如有侵权，请联系网站删除，仅供学习与交流浙江专升本英语2018真题【精品文档】第 14 页浙江省2018年选拔优秀高职高专毕业生进入本科学习统一考试英 语请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。选择题部分注意事项：1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔填写在答题纸规定的位置上。2. 每小题选出答案后, 用 2B 铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动， 用橡皮擦干净后， 再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在试题卷上。Part I Reading Comprehension (60 marks, 60 minutes)Section AFormat （共
2、 20 小题，每小题 2 分，共 40 分）Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet.Passage oneQuestions 1 to 5 are ba
3、sed on the following passage:A U.N. report says water is in demand around the world as temperatures on Earths surface rise and demand grows along with populations. The report was released this week at the World Water Forum in Brasilia. The conference has been described as the worlds largest water-re
4、lated event.Federal District Governor Rodrigo Rollemberg spoke at a panel discussion on Tuesday at the forum. He described water shortages as a worldwide problem. The public water supply has less water because of low rainfall as well as fast and disorderly growth in Brasilia, which is part of the Fe
5、deral District, Rollemberg said. In January 2016, after three years of little rain, district officials began limiting how much water people could use. The governments of the Federal District and the nearby state of Goias also gave $166 million to develop water infrastructure.Demand around the world
6、is expected to increase by nearly one-third by 2050. By then, 5 billion people could be left with poor access to water, the U. N. warned in its 2018 World Water Development Report. To avoid such a crisis, U. N. officials called for nature-based solutions that use or copy natural processes that shoul
7、d be used to increase water availability. They said solutions could include changing farming methods so fields keep more moisture and nutrients, collecting rainwater, and protecting wetlands. The officials also proposed reestablishing floodplains and said that plants could be grown on housetops. Suc
8、h proposals will become more important as water industries grow.1. Who talked about water shortages in Brasilia at a panel discussion?A. JournalistB. A U.N. officialC. A Federal District officialD. An official from the state of Goias2. What is among the reasons for less public water supply in Brasil
9、ia?A. Waste of rainwaterB. Insufficient rainfallC. Growing plants on the roofs D. Development in infrastructure3. What did the Federal District government do to deal with water shortage?A. They controlled populationB. They limited water consumptionC. They invested in artificial rainmakingD. They sug
10、gested “nature-based solutions”4. What is Not a “nature-based solution”?A. Gathering rainwaterB. Preserving wetlandsC. Sustaining water in soilD. Building house on floodplains5. Whats the main idea of this passage?A. Brasilia is facing the problem of water shortagesB. The world has found a solution
11、of water shortagesC. The world is facing the problem of water shortagesD. A report was released at the world water Forum in BrasiliaPassage TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:The Queen has only given one interview while a sovereign. Her true personality remains elusive to the pu
12、blic. However, one thing is clear: Queen Elizabeth is an introvert. Introverts prefer quiet environments and feel energized from spending time alone or with people they know well. They arent necessarily shy, but they do tend to be more reserved and guarded with strangers. Fellow introverts will appr
13、eciate how draining an average day for Her Majesty must be.Fortunately, the Queen has some tricks to make public engagements easier. Just like us commoners rely on friends to save us from awkward situations or boring conversations, she subtly signals to her staff when she wants an intervention. If s
14、he places her handbag on the table, it indicates that she wants the event to end in the next five minutes. For more urgent situations, putting her bag on the floor shows that she wants her lady-in-waiting to rescue her immediately. Most comfortable in the countryside, the Queen has a well-known pass
15、ion for horses and dogs. There is a scene in the hit Netflix showThe Crownwhich reveals a fascinating side of the monarch. While giving, the two women find themselves bonding over their respective positions as introverted women who have found themselves in the limelight. Surrounded by the Queens bel
16、oved dogs, both women admit they are happiest around animals and that their extroverted sisters would have been much better suited to their public roles.6. The underlined word “draining” (Paragraph 1) is the closest in meaning to _.A. frustratingB. exhaustingC. demandingD. aspiring7. To be rescued i
17、mmediately in a public engagement, the Queen would _. A. end the event within five minutesB. place her handbag on the table C. wave to her lady-in-waitingD. put her bag on the floor8. In the last paragraph, the underlined expression “the two women find themselves bonding over their respective positi
18、ons” means that the two ladies _. A. admire each otherB. help each other in public C. grow closer to each otherD. show respect for each other9. Queen Elizabeth and Jackie Kennedy share the following traits or facts EXCEPT that _ .A. both have sistersB. both love animalsC. both enjoy being in publicD
19、. both are introverted woman10. The authors attitude can be described as _.A. neutralB. criticalC. pessimistic D.subjectivePassage ThreeQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Back when Disney products were to be watched, not experienced. Walt Disney had a vision: a theme park that fel
20、t like stepping into a magical new place. Now, we can finally witness Walts first dream. Before construction could start, Walt needed funding. He and his friend Herb Ryman put their heads together and mapped our their dream for the Disneyland. In just one frenzied 1953 weekends, their idea came to l
21、ife on paper - and youll notice both subtle differences from and remarkable similarities to the modern Anaheim, California, park. Like today, visitors would have entered the park in to a Main Street USA-type area. The tunnels arent as wide as they were imagined more than 60 years ago, but park-goers
22、 are still greeted with a train passing overhead as they make their way toward the magic. (Even with a modern Disney map, its tough to find there secret Disney park spots you never knew existed.) Walt always hoped for a castle as a focal point of the park, but its real-life copy changed from his ini
23、tial dream. The first palace was a sprawling fortress, hiding a massive carousel（旋转木马）beyond its walls. Now, Sleeping Beauty Castle has more intricate spires, and King Arthur Carrousel takes its spins in Fantasyland, behind the palace.Walts vision for the Mark Twain steamboat circling around Tom Saw
24、yer Island and its Pirates Lair（巢穴）hasnt changed much, though at that point it was called Frontier Country instead of Frontierland. That wasnt the only name change, though. World of Tomorrow turned into Tomorrowland - and eventually lost its rocket. Astronauts walked on the moon 14 years after the p
25、ark was built, making the Rocket to the Moon seem out-of-date. Meanwhile, True-Life Adventured lost its first word, while most of the areas took on totally different themes.11. What was Walt Disneys first dream?A. To build a theme park B. To draw a map on paperC. To travel in a magic place D. To des
26、ign a series of products12. Before construction started, Walt Disney did the following EXCEPT_A. getting funding B. planning the parkC. drawing the park on paper D. daydreaming with a friend13. Which of the following park spots has not changed much since Walts vision came to life on paper?A. A Main
27、Street area B. World of Tomorrow C. Sleeping Beauty Castle D. True-life Adventureland14. How many name changes have been mentioned in this passage?A. One B. TwoC. Three D. Four15. What is the theme of this passage?A. A tour in Disneyland B. Walt Disneys life story C. The future of Disneyland D. Walt
28、 Disneys first dreamPassage fourQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:Youve made it. You managed to navigate your way through the airport; you breezed through security; and you successfully boarded the plane. Now youre comfortable in your seat in the cabin, and theres even a little b
29、it of elbow room, as the flight isnt fully booked for once. With the hassle behind you, you settle in with your neck pillow, pop some Kenny G on your iPod, and get ready to spend quality time sleeping on a plane. And youre about to make a huge mistake that will put your health at risk, as reported b
30、y Travel + Leisure.Its not because of Kenny G. Its the shuteye part. According to Medline Plus, falling asleep during or takeoff could cause serious damage to your ears. It all has to do with the rapid changes in air pressure in the cabin. If youre awake, a natural response to alleviate pressure on
31、your eardrums during takeoff and landing is to “pop” them, to maintain pressure equilibrium. If youre sleeping on a plane, you cant actively work to relax those muscles and release the tension, so you can become susceptible to dizziness, ear infection, eardrum damage, hearing loss and nose bleeds. “
32、A quick change in altitude affects the air pressure in the ear,” says Angel Chalmers, a British pharmacist, via Express. “This leads to a vacuum in the Eustachian tubes（咽鼓管）which makes the ears feel blocked and sound dull.”Keep those Eustachian tubes clear and keep those eyes open for at least anoth
33、er few minutes. Open that book you just bought in the terminal. After all, there are some major advantages to buying your reading material at the airport.16. The underlined sentence “Youve made it” (Paragraph 1) means that you have managed_?A. to board the plane B. to get a bit of elbow roomC. to ge
34、t ready to sleep after boarding D. to make yourself comfortable after boarding17. What would damage your health when the plane takes off or lands?A. Using a neck pillow B. Shutting your eyes C. Listening to music D. Falling asleep18. The underlined word “alleviate” (paragraph 2) is the closest meani
35、ng to_?A. increase B. reduce C. maintain D. escape19. Having a vacuum in the Eustachian tubes during takeoff and landing could cause unpleasant symptoms to the following body parts EXCEPT_A. the throat B. the nose C. the ears D. the head20. The author suggests that you read a book _ during the plane
36、 taking off and landing.A. to amuse yourself B. to stay awakeC. to keep your ears clear D. to make yourself comfortableFormat（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）Directions: In the following passage, some sentences have been removed. For questions 2125, choose the most suitable one from the list AG to fit into each of
37、the numbered blanks. There are two extra choices, which do not fit into any of the gaps. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet.Whether it is a hotel stay,shopping or dining out, a vacation to Paris can be a pricey proposition. But there are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar in the City of Lights and
38、 have a high-end getaway.Barkley Hickcox，a Paris specialist and an owner of Local Foreigner，a travel consultancy,has a few tips to help travelers make the most of their Parisian getaway.21. _The ideal time to visit Paris is between November and April, when hotel prices are at their lowest. Some high
39、-end properties offer even further discounts if you book a stay several months in advance. 22. _Families traveling to Paris should consider staying in a high-end apartment instead of a hotel.Ms.Hickcox said. “An apartment is less expensive than booking multiple rooms at a five-star hotel, and since
40、you have a kitchen, you can save money on food costs by eating in occasionally,” she said. 23. _Paris is known for fine cuisine, but rather than dining at one of the citys renowned restaurants at dinnertime, go for lunch, when the tab will be much lower and the cuisine just as good. “Youll find lots
41、 of great eateries where you can have dinner with wine for 35 to 50 euros a person.” She said24. _Mr. Hickcoxs favorite way to explore Paris is on foot. “You can fully appreciate the citys beauty by walking , and its designed for walkers because there are walking paths and sidewalks everywhere. she
42、said.For longer distances, she suggested using the citys bike share system, Velib. A weeklong pass costs 15 euros, and there are stations everywhere. There is another choice if you are not so much fond of biking. 25. _, Paris subway system. Its convenient, and you can buy daily and weekly passes.A.
43、Dine outB. Eat smartC. Try the MetroD. Stay in a hotelE. Ditch taxis and carsF. Travel at the right timeG. Choose the right accommodationsSection B （共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of cho
44、ices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Please blacken the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet.I know this woman who was afraid to tell people what she
45、wanted. She didnt know _26_ to say no. Instead, she got herself tangled in a web of obligation, anxiety. and white lies. She was _27_._28_ recently. I decided Id had enough. As an experiment,1 began _29_ up for myself,even at the risk of alienating (疏远) everyone and having _30_ entire life come down
46、 around me.That didnt happen.Here is what I did: I stopped making pretty excuses.Sayingno is so much easier. If someone asks me to do something I have zero interest _31_, Im polite but honest. The phrase, lm sorry,I didnt think that is really_32_ me,” slips out of my mouth faster than some lame excu
47、se. My friends and family didnt mind. _33_ I stopped people-pleasing, no one cared. A good friend asked me to go for coffee at 5 P.M. I was _34_ to hit the gym. I said, Sorry, Ive got things I want to do tonight. She said. Thats fine. Maybe another time.Learning how to say no has added several extra hours to my days, days _35_ my weeks, and what feels like months to my years, saying “No” has set me free.A. facing B. toC. herD. inE. for