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1、20182018 年云南成人高考专升本英语真题及答案年云南成人高考专升本英语真题及答案第第卷卷(选择题，共选择题，共 125125 分分)I.Phonetics(5 points）Directions:In each of the following groups of words,there are four underlinedletters or letter combinations marked a,b,and pare the underlined parts andidentify the one that is different from the others in pron
2、unciation.Mark your answerby blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A.captain B.sustain C.contain D.retain2.A.pension B.mission C.tension D.revision3.A.actress B.business C.excess D.endless4.A.combination B.climbing C.bamboo D.ambition5.A.blew B.crew C.sew D.JewII.Vocabulary and S
3、tructure(15 points)Directions:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section.For each sentencethere are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose one answer that best completesthe sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6.asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway s
4、tation,butof them knew it.A.none B.either C.neither D.both7.The boss wants to talk to you.He seems unhappy with your performance.Oh,Ibe in trouble.I hope he wont fire me.A.must B.can C.should D.would8.my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for driving license.A.Unless B.Because C.Sinc
5、e D.Once9.Ill considerMs.Smith tonight,but I am not sure if I have the time.A.to see B.seeing C.to have seen D.see10.The trainto arrive at 11:30,but it was an hour late.A.was supposed B.is supposed C.supposes D.supposed11.Bob doesnt look his age.I think hes somewhere.A.in forty B.in forties C.in his
6、 forty D.in his forties12.I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.on B.for C.at D.in13.a hotel,we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A.Finding B.Having found C.We finding D.We found14.Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager,work is going on inthe company.A.usual
7、 B.routine C.normal D.regular15.At such a time of crisis,we must try toall differences and stick together.A.set apart B.set back C.set aside D.set down16.Many governments are now takingto reduce smoking in public places.A.steps B.sides C.effect D.change17.The employeesmore enthusiastic about their w
8、ork since their pay rose.A.are B.have been C.were D.will be18.Children dont understand initially what they are reciting,butit will havean impact on their thinking.A.casually B.especially C.regularly D.gradually19.The university regulations require that the studentsat least 90%of thelectures.A.attend
9、ed B.to attend C.would attend D.attend20.In October 2007,the Change-1 satellite was successfullyat Xichang.A.launched B.presented C.regulated D.engaged.Cloze(30Cloze(30 points)points)Directions:Directions:ForFor eacheach blankblank inin thethe followingfollowing passage,passage,therethere areare fou
10、rfour choiceschoices markedmarkedA,A,B,CB,C andand D.D.ChooseChoose thethe oneone thatthat isis mostmost suitablesuitable andand markmark youryour answeranswer byby blackeningblackeningthethe correspondingcorresponding letterletter onon thethe AnswerAnswer Sheet.Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地
11、)all over the world is the primary reasonspecies are becoming extinct(灭绝)or endangered.Houses，highways，dams，industrial buildings，and ever-spreading-farms now dominate 21 formerly occupiedby forests，deserts，and wetlands.22 the beginning of European settlement inAmerica，23 over 65，000，000 acres of wet
12、lands have been drained.One million acresalone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be subtle occurring over a 26 periodof time without being noticed.27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runofffrom farms,can change the 28 and quantity of water in streams and rivers
13、.To 29living in a delicately balanced habitat,this disturbance can be as 30 as theclear-cutting of a rainforest.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands,remaining species are forced to exist in these 32 areas,which causes further habitat33.These species become les
14、s adaptable to environmental 34 in fact,they become35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat is cut by 90%,one-half of itsplants,animals and insects will become extinct.21.A.landscapes B.cities C.maps D.pictures22.A.At B.Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.aft
15、er all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before25.A.simple B.beneficial C.interesting D.obvious26.A.long B.short C.happy D.sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C.fatal D.surprising31.A.How B.W
16、hether C.Before D.As32.A.crowded B.extensive C.large D.bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.support D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV.Reading Comprehension(60 points)Directions:There are five reading passages in this part.Each passage is foll
17、owedby four questions.For each question there are four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D.Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet.PassagePassage OneOneWomanWoman nabbednabbed forfor a a DUIDUI atat samesame crashcrash spotspotWed May 21,2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE，Cali
18、f.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉).For the second timein five months，a 23-year-old California woman has been arrested after she crashedher car while driving under the influence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of LakeTahoe.And to top it off,Truckee Police say that in both cases,her blood alcoho
19、lcontent was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about noon on Sunday onGlenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge.They say she was extremely drunkand had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measuredat 346.
20、The legal limit.08.Sergeant J.Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in Januarywhen she crashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380.Iffound guilty of the second offense,she faces up to 10 years in prison and finesin excess of 2.000.A telephone message the Ass
21、ociated Press left at a listing for Dennison inTruckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.36.Who is the author of the passage?A.A passenger.B.A policeman.C.A judge.D.A journalist.37.Why couldnt the woman stand and walk?A.She had lost too much blood.B.She was scared.C.She drank too much.D.She ha
22、d a sudden stomachache.38.Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A.She was caught DUI twice.B.She had her car crashed.C.She refused to take a blood test.D.She drove without driving license.s39.What does the wordnabbedin the title mean?A.Arrested.B.Attacked.C.Charged.D.Punished.PassagePassage
23、 TwoTwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world,but the two that hadthe most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and theRoman.Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds,as if they werereally exactly alike.But that is not the case.In many ways
24、 the Greeks and the Romanscould not have been more different.The Greeks were truly democratic,often without a single leader but insteadgoverned by a group of men chosen by the people.The Romans were semi-democratic.They had a governing Senate,but the political power was mostly or completely inthe ha
25、nds of a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders.But the construction interests of the twocultures were also different.The Greeks tended to be more artistic.Their buildingswere well constructed and they were especially interested in temples,columns,anddecorative forms.The Romans,on the othe
26、r hand,were more engineers than artists.They concentrated their efforts on urban planning,well-functioning water pipes,and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar.Bothpeoples ate very well indeed:lots of fish,fresh vegetables and fruits,healthymeals,holdi
27、ng at the same time long discussions and tasting excellent wines.In fact,it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in theirwarm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40.What is the first paragraph about?A.The Greek and the Roman were similar.B.People misunderstood Eu
28、ropean civilization.C.Greek civilization was quite different from Roman civilization.D.European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41.Which of the following is TRUE?A.The Romans had more political awareness.B.The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C.The Romans had mor
29、e freedom to choose their leader.D.The Romans had fewer people elected into the government.42.What were the Greeks famous for?A.The overall planning of a city or a town.B.The artistic decoration of the buildings.C.The practical functions of the buildings.aD.The system of water supply and transportat
30、ion.43.How are the two cultures alike?A.Both loved the sea.B.Both lived long lives.C.Both loved cookingD.Both enjoyed talking over meals.PassagePassage ThreeThreeAs recently as three decades ago,many Americans believed that using creditwas an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought.Some
31、 even thought thatowing money to a store or a credit company was something to be ashamed of.Goodcitizens,they believed,always bought what they wanted with real money and theypaid the full price immediately.Today,however,all that has changed.Credit,as some observers have noted,has become a way of lif
32、e in the United States.More and more Americans now aredepending on those small pieces of plastic,credit cards,to pay for large purchasessuch as televisions,record players or furniture.Many people today would considerit unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner,a hotelroo
33、m or an airline trip.And there are some situations in which Americans must havecredit cards.If they want the temporary use of a car,for example,they first mustgive the car rental company the number of their credit card.That number is considereda guarantee that they will return the car and payCredit
34、cards offer two major services to Americans.First of all,they areeasier and safer to carry than large amounts of money.Second,they permit peopleto borrow,to have the immediate pleasure of owning something,even if they do nothave enough money to pay for it at the time.With credit cards people pay for
35、 goodsor services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them.And when thetime does come to pay,most credit cards offer people a choice.They can pay allof what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percentof what they owe.44.What do Americans feel about usin
36、g credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A.They consider it valuable.B.They regard it as a shame.C.They think it dangerous.D.They find it quite convenient.45.Why does the car rental company ask for the credit card number?A.To prevent the overuse of the car.B.To make sure that the car wont be
37、 damaged.C.To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D.To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46.What advantage can credit card holders have?A.They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B.They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C.They can own something befo
38、re they actually pay for it.D.They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47.What is the best title for the passage?A.Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB.Credit Services in AmericaC.Convenience of Living in AmericaD.History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassagePassage FourFourAtthe1893ColumbianExposi
39、tion,aWorldFairheldinChicago,chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed.It caught the eye of M.S.Hershey,who saw the potential for chocolate.He installed chocolate machineryin his factory in Lancaster,and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894.Other Americans began mixing in other m
40、aterials to make up new candy barsthroughout the end of the 1890s and the early 1900s.But it was World War I thatreally brought attention to the candy bar.The U.S.Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolatemanufacturers to provide 20 to 40 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to
41、quartermaster bases.The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to Americansoldiers in Europe.Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned backto the manufacturers.By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home,theAmerican candy bar business was assured.Why?Because the returning so
42、ldiers hadgrown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same.As a result from thattime on and through the 1920s,candy bar manufacturers became establishedthroughout the United States,and as many as 40,000 different candy bars appearedon the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start
43、on the eastern coast in suchcities as Philadelphia,Boston,and New York.The industry soon spread to the Midwestbecause shipping and raw materials such as sugar,corn syrup,and milk were easilyavailable.Chicago became the seat of the candy bar industry and is even today animportant base.48.Why did M.S.
44、Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A.He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B.He realized that it was possible for chocolate to become popularC.There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancaster.D.He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49.Whi
45、ch event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A.The adding of new materials.B.The demand in the army during WWI.C.The purchase of new machinesD.The appearance of smaller candy bars.50.What does the underlined word seatin the last paragraph most probably mean?A.Focus.B.Position.C.Chair.
46、D.Center51.What is this passage mainly about?A.World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B.The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC.The candy bar industry during World War.D.The spread of the candy bar business to the Midwest.PassagePassage FiveFiveMark Twain is one of Americas much-beloved aut
47、hors,creating imaginative andhumorous classics for children and adults alike,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Twain passed away in1910,leaving behind a treasure of great literature.But now,100 years after hisdeath,hell have a brand-new
48、 book on the shelves:a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasnt been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers waituntil 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs)which he spent the lastdecade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages,and likely wont b
49、e all sunshineand roses.It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriendsand ex-friends.He also writes negatively about politicians of his day,such as TeddyRoosevelt.Its likely that he requested such a long lead time for the memoirs becausehe didnt want to hurt the feelings of
50、anyone mentioned in this work.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previously published theautobiography has never been available in full,and should provide great insightsinto the man behind the classic books.The first volume of the set will be availablein November,and the trilogy is bei