2012年四川成人学位英语考试答案.doc

2011年四川省成人学位英语考试模拟题Part I Reading Comprehension （30 %）I hear many parents complain that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away, from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems .that teenagers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are holding one anothers hands for reassurance （放心）。They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But they all end up listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon （茧） into a larger cocoon.（80） It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a market for teenagers. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. This is a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you dont care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come with the people who respect you for who you are. Thats the only kind of popularity that really counts.1. The authors purpose in writing this passage is to tell A. readers how to he popular with people around B. teenagers how to learn to make a decision for themselves C. parents how to control and guide their children D. people how to understand and respect each oth2. According to the author, many teenagers think they are brave enough to act on their own, but in fact most of them A. have much difficulty understanding each other B. lack confidence C. dare not cope with any problems alone D. are very much afraid of getting lost3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？ A. There is no popularity that really counts. B. Many parents think that their children are challenging their authority. C. It is not necessarily bad for a teenager to disagree with his or her classmates. D. Most teenagers are actually doing the same.4. The author thinksof advertisements as to teenagers. A. inevitable B. influential C. instructive D. attractive5. The main idea of the last paragraph is that a teenager should. A. differ from others in as many ways as possible B. become popular with others C. find his real self D. rebel against his parents and the popularity wavePart II Vocabulary and Structure （30 %）Directions:In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. The man has a special talent for art and isof a musician. A. anybody B. anything C. somebody D. something7. I know Jonathan quite well and never doubthe can do a good job of it. A. whether B. what C. when D. what8. How many more decades will have to passscientists succeed in providing a cure for cancer？ A. when B. before C. since D. until9. The engineer is not happy with the project, andis her boss. A. neither B. so C. Wither D. as20.for a long time, but he tried his best to catch up with his classmates. A. Having been ill B. Being ill C. Tough he was ill D. He was ill21. How close parents are to their childrena strong influence on the development of the childrens character. A. have B. has C. having D. had22. He changed his name,that nobody would find out what he had done before. A. having thought B. to think C. thinks D. thinking23. There is so much worktoday. Would you be kind enough to lend me a hand？ A. having done B. to be done C. being done D. will be done24. By no meansto move to a new place far away from her workplace, because it isnt convenient for her family and herself. A. Jane will agree B. will Jane agree C. Jane will disagree D. will Jane disagree5. You can,the sky is clear, see as far as the old temple on top of the mountain, but not today.9. Her heartfaster when she entered the exam hall. A. jumped B. sank C. beat D. hit40. Would you mind keeping a（n）on the house for us while we are away？ A. eye B/look C. hand D. view41. I am afraid that his phone number has slipped myfor the moment. A. head B. brain C. mind D. sense42. It was the wealth of thepioneer landowner John Harvard that made Harvard University possible. A. precious B. curious C. anxious D. prosperous43. I am not sure whether we can give the right adviceemergency. A. on account of B. in case of C. at the risk of D. in spite of44. Vingo was released from prisonthe successful efforts of his friends to prove his innocence. A. according to B. as a result of C. for reasons of D. with the help of45. Some of the meat came from Canada. How about？ A. another B. the other C. others D. the restPart III Identification （10 %）（为方便排版，特意将挑错题改为以下格式，请见谅！）Directions:Each of the following sentences has four underline parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46.After（A） her two-week vacationwas over(B), Dorothy regretted tospend(C) so much money forso little pleasure.(D)47. Dontmake(A)Helens remarks tooseriously(B). She is soupset(C) that I dont think she really knowswhat she is saying(D).48. Workers newlyarrive(A) from the southor(B)rural areas perform their jobdifferently(C) from those fromother sections(D) of the city.49.While(A)remembered(B) mainlyfor the invention(C) of the telephone,Alexander Graham Bell devoted his life tohelp(D) the deaf.50.A(A)containerweighs(B) more after airis put in(C),it(D) proves that air has weight.51. The young man,to make(A)several attempts tobeat(B) the world record in high jumping,decided(C) to haveanother try.(D)52.Of(A)the two coats,Idchoose(B)the cheapest (C) one to spare some moneyfor(D) a book.53. The protectionof(A)our environmentis (B) notnothing(C) to be left to the government. Everyone shouldbe concerned(D).54.There are(A) moments in lifewhere(B) you miss someone so muchthat(C) you justwant to(D) pick them up from dreams and hug them for real.55.None of(A) us hadthe final say(B) in this matter, andtherefore(C) it was recommended that wewaited(D)for the authorities.Part IV Cloze （10 %）Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Conversation begins almost the moment we come into contact with another and continues throughout the day56the aid of cell phones and computers. However, we am so often absorbed in conversation that we57sight of its true purpose and value.One important58of a good conversation is that the words are59 used to express thoughts and feelings. We are60deep thoughts and strong emotions, yet our vocabularies are not61for this expression, and many . 62 little effort to expand that. Perhaps you see a movie that63. you deeply, yet you have the followingconversation: So, what did you think of the film？ Oh, my God, it was so sad, I swear. I went through 64a box of tissues（面巾纸）。 I was in tears. This dialogue is65an effective way of expressing feelings. It gives no66of how or why the movie truly67you. Such commonly-used phrases are certainly not enough to describe a deeply moving experience. However, not only68 try to avoid overused words, you must69be careful in your selection. The purpose of expanding vocabulary is not to use the70or most impressive words, but to find those best suited.What is lacking in many conversations is the ability to talk to another rather than just talking with that person. A71person will find that even in the most ordinary conversations. There are a thousand questions72to be asked if you have courage and a desire for exchange. Good conversations should not be73nonsense, but of a meeting of two74the human condition. It should bring a better understanding of others and offer a release of emotions more than drive away75thoughts or kill time,56. A. with B. at C. under D. for57. A. miss B. have C. win D. lose58. A. issue B. aspect C. problem D, question59. A. funny B. careful C. only D. properly60. A. lack of B. short of C. fond of D. full of61. A. short B. much C. enough D. bad62, A. take B. get C. make D. try63. A. teaches B. touches C. pushes D. directs64. A. using up B. to use C. used up D. using off65. A. partly B. actually C. hardly D. truly66. A. fact B. model C. pattern D. sign67. A. affected B. infects C. affects D. infected68. A. you will B. must you C. you must D. will you69. A. too B. never C. yet D. also70. A. bigger B. biggest C. big D. important71. A. careless B. thoughtful C. efficient D. able72. A. waiting B. wait C. waited D. waits73. A. make up for B. made up of C. make up of D. made up for74. A. are sharing B. shared C. sharing D. shares75. A. unpleasant B. pleasant C. clever D. happyPart V Translation （20 %）Section ADirections:In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. Much unfriendly feelings towards computers has been based on the fear of widespread unemployment resulting from their introduction.77. After the new system has sealed down, people in non-computer jobs are not always replaced when they leave, resulting in a decrease in the number of employees.78. It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet that it is necessary to make special provision to supply the missing vitamins.79. It used to distress large numbers of Eastern peoples who lived mainly on rice.80. It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way.Section BDirections:In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81、每当听到这首歌时，我就会想起你。82、由于很多学生缺席，我们不得不将会议延期。83、他们5年前搬走了，但我们还保持着联系。84、每当听到这首歌时，我就会想起你。85、在得到很多细节前，我想避免跟他说话。答案阅读：1-5 AACDD6-10 DBDBA11-15 BBABC单选：16-20 DBBAD21-25 BDBBA26-30 ACBBC31-35 ABACC36-40 BCCCA41-45 CDBBD挑错：46-50 CBADD51-55 ACCBD完型：56-60 ADBDD61-65 CCBAC66-70 DCBDB81、Every time hearing this song， I will think of you.82、Many students being absent， we had to put off the conference.或 Due to the absence of many students， we have to put off the meeting.83、They moved away five years ago， but we still keep in touch.84、It seems that this letter is written in a hurry.85、Before getting more details， I thought I should avoid talking with him.参考答案: C4. W: Im anxious to get started on our project. Can we meet sometime before the weekend?M:_A. Never mind. Shall we meet on Sunday?B. Your projects I have no time studying your project.C. OK. What about Friday morning?D. OK. Library is the best place for us to meet.参考答案: C5. W :Hi , Jane. Do you have any change? I have to make a call on the pay phone.M :_A. Speaking please. I can pay for your phone.B. What! You want to borrow some money to buy a phone?C. No change at all. Are you calling from a pay phone?D. Pay phone? Why not use my mobile phone?参考答案: D6. Salesman: Good morning. Planning to buy a new car today?Customer: _Salesman : What kind of car are you looking for?Customer: Something that has enough room for my family.A. Im just looking around.B. Im just looking everywhere.C. I m just looking here and there.D. I m just looking all the cars.参考答案: A7. Speaker A : May I speak to Dr. Wang, please?Speaker B :_A. Hold on a second, please. Ill put him on.B. Sorry, Mr. Wang is not available right now.C. I am not sure because I don t know what he is doing.D. Thank you very much for calling.参考答案: A8. Speaker A : I was wondering whether you needed any part-timers(业余工) .Speaker B：_A. There is nothing at present, but look in a week.B. It s not the right time. See you later.C. Im wondering what you can do for us.D. We need a lot of part-timers but not you.参考答案: A9.Student A: I feel sick.Student B :_Student A: I m not sure, but I have got a bad headache.A. Im sorry to hear that.B. How are you feeling now?C. Do you have a temperature?D. It is a pity.参考答案: C10. Speaker A: I haven t seen you for ages. You havent been sick, have you?Speaker B: _A. You are kidding. I was out of town recently.B. It s impossible. I was in the South.C. No, I stayed in California for a couple of weeks.D. Not at all. I went to California for a couple of weeks.参考答案: C11. Speaker A: Remember me to David, wont you? Speaker B:_ A. Yes. Hell remember you for a long time. B. No. I dont remember whos David.C. Yes. I Il give him your regards as soon as I get there.D. No. I cant remember anything now.参考答案: C12. W : It seems to be clearing up.M:_A. It s such a nice change.B. I don t think this weather will last.C. I hope it stays warm.D. As long as it rains.参考答案: A13. Student A: May I use your computer this afternoon?Student B: I m sorry, but I have to finish typing this term paper today.Student A:_A. Do as you please.B. It doesn t matter.C. Thank you all the same.D. Never mind.参考答案: C14. Salesman: How would you like this one? Its only 699. It is on sale.Customer:_-A. I dont quite like it.B. Are you sure it is on sale? It is expensive, I think.C. Yes, I like it very much.D. Looks all right. Does the price include delivery charges?参考答案: D15. Speaker A ; Tom, why dont you come and have the picnic with us?Speaker B :_A. How dare you invite me?B. Id love to. Thank you.C. Yes. But thanks anyway. D. Whether I 11 go or not is not your business.参考答案: BPart II Reading Comprehension (40 Points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each o f the passages is followed by 5questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage OneHigh tech and state of the art are two expressions that describe the modern technology. High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology. And high technology describes any invention, system of device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engineering. What is high tech? A computer is high tech. So is a communications satellite. A modern manufacturing system is surely high tech. High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early 1980 s. Because of improvements in technology, people could buy many new kinds of products in American stores, such as home computers, microwave ovens, etc. State of the art is something that is as modern as possible. It is a product that is based on the very latest methods and technology. Something that is state of the art is the newest possible design or product of a business or industry. A state of the art television set, for example, uses the modernest electronic design and parts. It is the best that one can buy.State of the art is not a new expression. Engineers have used it for years, to describe the best and most modern way of doing something. Millions of Americans began to use the expression in the late 1970s. The reason was the computer revolution. Every computer company claimed that its computers were state of the art.Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the art computer today might be old tomorrow. The expression state of the art became as common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be state of the art.16. What is the purpose of the passageA. To tell how high tech and state of the art have developed.B. To give examples of high tech.C. To tell what high tech and state of the art are.D. To describe very modern technology.参考答案: C17. What can we infer from the passage?A. American stores could provide new kinds of products to people.B. High tech describes a technology that is not traditional.C. State of the art is not as popular as high tech. D. A modern plough