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1、北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试Part I Reading Comprehension (30)Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howard Hughes. (76) He was one o【he richest and powerful men of his time. He had everything: good looks, success, power, and a
2、 lol of money. But he didnt have love or friendship because he couldnt buy them. All his life he used his money to control everything and everyone around him. In the end, he lost control of everything, even himselfHoward Hughes was bom in 1905 in Houston. Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool Co
3、mpany. He was a workaholic (工作狂)and made a lot of money. He bought everything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so Howard could get into them. From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless businessman. Hughess mother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was
4、her only child. She protected him and gave him everything. Unfortunately, Allene had mental problems. (77) She was afraid of Rcrms and diseases. She was obsessed with Howard s health, and he became obsessed with it too.Allene died when Howard was 16 years old. Two years later his father died. Hughes
5、 inherited the Hughes Tool Company. Then he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved to Los Angeles, California. It was there that Howard Hughes began to become a legend (传奇人物). Hughes began to invest his money in movies. He became an important producer soon after he moved to California. He worked hard,
6、 hut he also played hard. He became obsessed with power and control. When he couldnt get something legally, he gave money to politicians and businessmen so they would helphim. He owned a lol of businesses, including airplane companies, a movie studio (制片 f ), Las Vegas hotels, gold and silver mines,
7、 and radio and television stations. Once he bought a television studio so he could walch movies all night. He also bought a hotel because he wanted to stay in his favorite room for one weekend.1. According to the passage, Howard Hughes was not.A. good-looking B. wealthy C. friendly D. powerful2. Whi
8、ch of the following about Hughes1 father is NOT TRUE?B. He liked to spend moneyA. He started the Hughes Tool Company.C. He worked hard.D. He drank alcohol a lot.3. Howard Hughes* parents died.A. when he was 16 years oldB. before he was 19 years oldC. after he got marriedD. after he moved to Californ
9、ia4. The word obsessed in paragraph 2 probably means.A. troubled B. reduced C. related D. informed5. From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was.A. education B. love C. money D. good looksPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Half of the worlds coral ree
10、fs (珊瑚礁)have died in the last 30 years. Now scientists arc racing to ensure that the rest survive, Even if global warming were to stop right now, scientists predict that more than 90% oi corals will die by 2050. If no major steps arc taken to address the problem, the reefs may be headed ibr total ex
11、tinction tK 绝).(78) The panels health depends on ihe survival of coral rcc故They are often described as the rainft)rests of the sea because they provide shelter Ibr a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlines from the full force of powerful storms.Cora
12、ls arc used in medical research Ibr cures to diseases, t hey are key to local economics as well, since I he reels attract tourists, I he fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dollars.(79 ) Corals are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature. A rise of ius11 to 2 deg
13、rees can tbrcc the corals to drive oul the algae (水藻).Then the corals turn white in a process called bleaching”. Corals can recover Irom short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause pennanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest in recorded liislory, coral reels
14、 around the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is estimated iliat even under the best of conditions, many of these coral reefc will need decades to recover.Although reels face other threats from pollution, industrial activities and overfishing, it is global climate change that most concern
15、s scientists. Scientists remain hopeful that its not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving ahead on experiments to accomplish that goaL6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Rising Global TemperaturesB. Rainforests Are in DangerC. Coral Reefs Face ExtinctionD. Globa
16、l Climate Change7. The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.A. break downB. stick toC. go overD. deal with8. Why are coral reefs called “the rainforests of the sea”？A. Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.B. Because they can protect our coasts from storms.C. Because th
17、ey might supply natural medicines. D. Because they look like rainforests.9. The corals turn in the process of “bleaching”.A. redB. black C. green D. white10. According to the passage,is the biggest threat to coral reefs.A. pollution B. overfishing C. industrial activities D. climate changePassage 3Q
18、uestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Over the years, college studenis have stocxl together tor what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned （禁止）bottled
19、water. Until now.The bottled water ban, which started on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have either completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans.Many people believe tha
20、t producing and using bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. are among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access （获取）to tilling stations are a better choiceAn organi
21、zation called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bolllcs. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $ 1,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimonya
22、chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. （80） They arxuc that Dlastic bottles make up a small porti
23、on of the nations total waste Its unfair to single out （单独挑Hl） their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that are also sold at school.A. Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.B. M
24、any states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.C. The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.D. Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.12. According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs dollars per year.A. 8 B. 20 C. 49 D. 140013. The word controver
25、sy in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to.A. choice B. control C. argument D. statement14. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?A. Bottled water is much cleaner than tap water.B. Students should have freedom of choice.C. The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way
26、.D. Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements if TRUE?A. All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.B. Plastic bottles may do harm to peoples health.C. The purchase of soft drinks will increase.D. Bottled water is ch
27、eap and environment-friendly.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)16. They have decided to put the meeting till next Monday.A. up B. on C. off D. forward17. If you get into difficulties, dont hesitate to ask advice.A. of B. outC. after D. for18. While we were on holiday, our neighbor took our house
28、.A. notice of B. care of C. after D. on19. Students are expected to their classes regularly.A. comeB. goC. attend D. follow20.1 was trying to get into the bus when I heard a voice from behind.A. crowd B. crowding C. crowds D. crowded21. Honesty is the most important a man should have.A. effortB. hab
29、itC. qualityD. question22. That student his hand every time I asked a question.A. made upB. put up C. roseD. arose23. He spoke English so well that I took it for that he was an American.A. good B. certain C. sureD. granted1.1 1 am very to you for your help.A. grateful B. agreeable C. capable D. enjo
30、yable25. The two girls lookA. same B. alikeC. like D. same one26. The children happily in the classroom when the teacher came in.A. talk B. are talkingC. were talking D. had talked27. In the road accident the other day three people, including the driver.A. killedB. were killed C. are killed D. have
31、killed28. Jims job is to keep his boss of the latest development of that product in Europe.A. inform B. to inform C. informedD. informing29. The young man visited our school this morning is Marias brother.A. who B. whichC. whose D. what30. Tm awfully tired and cant go any farther, Ted. Lets have a r
32、est,?A. shall we B. will you C. can you D. may I31. .the manager will come or not doesnt matter much.A. Whether B. That C. If D. What32. The American and the British a large number of social customs.A. joinB. takeC. shareD. make33. Martin, when you go to the meeting tomorrow,your iPad with you.A. br
33、ingB. takeC. fetchD. put34. It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the floor.A. ground B. earth C. soil D. land35. The kids were especially the coming Christmas because they would get lots of presents from theirparents and uncles.A. coming up with B. looking forward to C. making up for D.
34、getting rid of36. The used car I bought cost four pounds.A. thousandsB. thousand of C. thousands ofD. thousand37. Whats the matter with you? You so pale.A. are lookingB. look C. have lookedD. lookedgoing to water the garden.D. haveB. the boy said thatD. the boy saidB. and Tom still wants to go outD.
35、 but Tom still wants to go out train I met a famous pop star.D. /;/38. With the guide the way, we set off on foot into the dark night.A. leading B. to lead C. led D. being led1.1 1 tore open the box only that some papers were missing.A. discoveringB. to discover C. discovered D. discover40. Either m
36、y parents or my elder brother A. are B. is C. has41. Can you image why?A. did the boy say thatC. did the boy say42. Although it is raining hardA. Tom still wants to go outC. that Tom still wants to go out43.1 went to Shanghai yesterday. OnC. the; theA. the; / B. /; the 44.of the two brothers are fon
37、d of classical music.A. Both B. All C. Each D. Either45. There are not students in Class One as in Class Two.A. so many B. so much C. more D. much morePart HI Identiflcation (10%)46. The puzzle was so difficult that I gave up it in the end.A BC D47. In March when spring is already here, we usually p
38、lant many young trees on both side of the street.A BC D48. Youd better to go home now because its going to train in no time.ABC D49. After they reached the top of the mountain, they felt extremely hungrily and thirsty.ABCD50. Tom*s father, as well as his mother, ask him to stay in New York for a few
39、 more days.AB CD51. After living a few weeks with him, I felt sorry for to be so unfriendly to him at first.ABCD52. Robert is a great basketball fan and love Kobe Bryant very much.ABCD53. Hardly I had sat down when I heard someone knock at the door.AB CD54. Nobody believed that his excuse for being
40、late was why his car broke down on his way to work.ABCD55.1 wish I finished writing the essay yesterday, but I was too busy.A BCDPart IV Cloze （10%）When I was young, I spent my summer vacations on my grandparents* farm. The summer that I graduated from college, I 56 my grandparents once again. When
41、I arrived, I discovered that there was a family57 in progress.Grandpa9s dog and hunting partner, Rusty, had taken on a very bad 58 in his old age. He had begun 59 into the chicken coop （鸡笼）and eggs. In the eyes of the local famers, 60 dogs started stealing eggs, there was no 61 to cure them. They kn
42、ew there was only one thing to be done 62 such a dog一you had to shoot it and the sooner the 63 .Rusty and Grandpa were old friends. Grandpa certainly didn*t 64 to shoot Rusty, but he knew it needed to be done. The egg money, was Grandmas private income, so you can imagine _65_ she felt about the pro
43、blem. 66 the inexperienced confidence of youth, I told Grandpa that I thought I could cure the egg-stealing dog. I wanted to at least have a 67_ to save Rustys life, and save Grandpa from the sadness of 68 Rusty.The next morning, I broke open six fresh eggs and put them in Rustys bowl _69 at the doo
44、r to the chicken coop. Rusty came 70 and noticed the eggs. He quickly 71 the eggs and happily walked off for his nap （打盹）.The following morning I did 72 thing. I put the eggs a few feet away from the chicken coop, toward the back door of the farmhouse 73 Grandma usually fed Rusty. The next day I aga
45、in moved the bowl closer to the house, and added some dog food to the eggs. Every day I moved the bowl closer to the back door, mixing more dog food and 74 eggs. By the time the bowl reached the door, it was all dog foodand no eggs. Rusty bad again become 75 to looking for his food at the back door
46、of the house, and never again went into the chicken coop.56.A. watchedB. noticedC. invitedD. visited57.A. peaceB. stressC. crisisD. miracle58.A. habitB. patternC. customD. crime59.A. to throwB. to breakC. throwingD. breaking60.A. onceB. beforeC. whileD. although61.A. desireB. routeC. wayD. idea62.A.
47、 inB. atC. forD. with63.A. widerB. betterC. happierD. calmer64.A. careB. startC. wantD. feel65.A. howB. whenC. whatD. which66.A. InB. WithC. OnD. At67.A. rateB. spaceC. pityD. chance68.A. losingB. helpingC. worryingD. keeping69.A. nextB. rightC. behindD. beside70.A. beforeB. afterC. alongD. from71. A.sawB. foundC. leftD. ate72.A. specificB. sameC. kindD. different73.A. whatB. whichC. whereD. when74.A. fewerB. moreC. littleD. few75.A. accustomedB. relateC. interested D. depressedPart V Translation (20%)76 . He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time.77 . She was afraid of