2008年山东专升本英语公共课真题.doc

2008年山东专升本英语公共课真题2008年山东专升本英语公共课真题英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟）Part1 listening comprehension(15 points,1 point each )Part 2 Vocabulary and structure (20 points, 1 point each) 16.I left very early last night, but I wish_so early. A.didntB.hadnt leftC.havent leftD.couldnt leave17.North America produces a great deal more wheat_. A.as South AmericaB.than does South AmericaC.like South America doesD.than like South America18.You must remember to_all your belongings out of this office today.A.fetchB.take awayC.bringD.take19.She has got fifty dollars, but she wishes to get_.A.one other fifty dollars.B.the same amount alsoC.another fiftyD.more fifty20.I saw_boys at the cinema.A.the bothB.many aC.both theD.the several21._dictionary is enough for me.A.Such oneB.One suchC.Such a oneD.One such a22.In order to finish the task in time we must agree_a plan of action.A.withB.onC.toD.in23.By this time next week, the winners_their awards.A.will have receiveB.will be receivedC.will have receivedD.will have been receiving24.George is delighted _his new secretary because she works very hard.A.toB.withC.ofD.at25.The young man still denies_the fire behind the store.A.to startB.to startingC.having startedD.having been started26.I cannot find my umbrella.I must have_it on the bus.A.lostB.forgottenC.mislaidD.left27.The streets are all wet. It_during the night.A.must be rainingB.must have been rainC.had to rainD.must have rained28.Paul just had_.A.cut his hairB.his hair cutC.hair cutD.his hair cutting 29.Look_the different meaning of these words in a dictionary.A.outB.forC.up.D.on30.Because they usually receive the same score on examinations,there is disagreement as to_is the better student.A.whoB.whichC.whomD.whose31.Only after a year _to see the results of my experiment.A.I beganB.I had begunC.have I begunD.did I begin32.I cannot imagine a time when_to solve.A.there no problems will beB.there will be no problemsC.no problems there will beD.no problems will be there33.It is generally believed that teaching is_it is a science.A.an art much asB.much an art asC.as an art much asD.as much an art as34.A computer can only do_you have instructed it to do.A.howB.afterC.whatD.when35._him tomorrow ?Its too late now.A.Why not to call onB.Why dont call onC.Why not calling onD.Why not call onPart 3 Reading Comprehension(1) (30 points, 2 points each)Task 1 A historic change is taking place in higher education.Professors are being held responsible as never before for how well they serve students. It has become as common in colleges and universities for students to grade professors as for professors to grade students. In fact, student ratings have become the most widely used and, in many cases , the only source of information on teaching effectiveness.In comparing three studies of the same 600 fouryear colleges, it was found that the number of colleges using student rating to evaluate teachers had climbed from 29 per cent to 68 per cent. No other method of evaluation approached that degree of usage ,and other studies have found similar results. One reason that student evaluation of teachers have become so popular is that they are easy to adiminister and to score. But they also are easy to abuse. If they are to shed meaningful light on teachers performance, the rating must be used in a way that reflects at least some of what weve learnt about them from reseach and from experience. Research and experience have shown us, for example, that student ratings should never be the only basis for evaluating teaching effectiveness. There is much more to teaching than what is evaluates on student rating forms. When ratings are used, we know that students should not be expected to judge whether the materials used in a course are up to date or how well the teacher knows the subject matter of the course. These judgments require professional background and are best left to the professors colleagues. On the other hand , students should be asked to estimate what they have learned in a course, and to report on such things as a professors ability to communicate at the students level, professional behavior in the classroom, relationship with students, and ability to arouse interest in the subject.36.The central idea of the passage is that_.A.student rating are the only source of information on teaching effectiveness.B.rating have become the most widely used source of information on teaching effectivenessC.besides student ratings, there are other methods to evaluate teachersD.student ratings are very popular and should be properly used37.Which statement is true?A.Student evaluations of teachers are popular because they are very accutate.B.In student ratings, students should not be asked questions that require professional background.C.Student ratings can be used under any circumstances.D.All colleges are inclined to use student ratings to evaluate teachers. 38. In student ratings all the following questions can be asked except_ .A.Can the teacher make himself easily understood?B.How does the teacher deal with students?C.Is what is taught new?D.Are students interested in what is taught?39.The sentence in the third paragraph “But they also are easy to abuse”means_ .A. teachers are easy to misunderstood .B. teachers are easy to wrongedC.student ratings can easily be put to wrong useD.student ratings can easily be made use to attack teachers40. The word “approach” in paragraph 2 means_ .A. be more than B.come near C.equal D.better thanTask 2Are some people born clever, and others borned stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experiences? Strangely enough, the answer to both these question is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given us at birth, and no amount of special education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than a child who lives in a rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of a persons intelligence fixed at birth, but whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment.This view now held by most experts, can be supported in a number of ways.It is easy to show the intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from the population, it is likely that their degrees of intelligence will be completely different. If, on the other hand , we take two identical twins, they will very likely be as intelligence as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth. Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them into different environments. We might send one, for example, to a universityand the other to a factory where the work is boring. We could soon find the difference in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusions is also suggested by the fact that people who lives in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all, are likely to have similar degrees of intelligence.41.The writer is in favor of the view that mans intelligence is given to him_.A. at birth B. through education C .both at birth and through educationsD. neither at birth nor through educations.42. If a child is born with low intelligence, he can_.A. never become a geniusB. still become a genius if he should be given special educationC. Exceed his intelligence limits in rich surroundingsD. not reach his intelligence in his life43. In the second paragraph “if we take two unrelated people at random from the population.”means “if we _ .”A. pick up any two personsB.choose two persons who are relativesC.take out two different personsD.choose two persons with different intelligence44.The example of the twinsgoing to a university and a factory separately shows_ .A.the importance of their intelligenceB.the role of environment on intelligenceC.the importance of their positionsD.the part that birth plays45.The best title of this passage can be_ .A.Development on environmentB.IntelligenceC.SurroundingsD.Effect of EducationTask 3 The motor vihecle has killed and disabled more people in his brief history than any homb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the massacre on the road may be regarded as a social problem. In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one s actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond carelessness to total negligence.Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 of all automobile accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver. Enotional upsets can distort drivers reactions , slow their judgment , and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The eoperts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one s emotions under control.Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations , they at fault in most vehicle-walker accidents , and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.Significant legal advances have been made toward saver driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the opoint of manufacture and through periodic road-worthiness inspections. In addtion, speed limits have been lowered, Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road.46.The authors main purpose in writing this passage is_.A.to discuss traffic problems and propose possible solution.B.to promote understanding between street walkers and motors drivers.C.to prove that motor invention is a very dangerous one.D.to warn the drives of the importance of safe drive.47.According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because _.A.civilization bring much harm to people.B. people usually pay little attention to law and morality.C.automobiles have become most destructive to mankind.D.the lack of virtue is becoming more severe.48. The author mentions the psychological condition of the drivers, in order to _. A.show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers. B.show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally heathy. C.give an example so the various reasons for road accidents. D.illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving.49.Who are not mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents. A.Mindless people walking on the road. B.Careless bicycle riders. C.Irresponsible drivers. D.Irresponsible manufacturers of automobiles.50.Which of the following best reflectsor the authors attitude toward a future without traffic accident problems? A.Doubltful yet longing for. B.Surprised and very pleased. C.Happy and rather confident. D.Disappointed and deeply worried.Reading Comprehension(2)(5 points,1 point each)Task 4 Directions:In this task,there is a passage with 5 questions(51 through 55).Read the passage carefully.Then answer the questions in the fewest possible words.The answer should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.The first English window was just a slit in the wall. It was cut long , so that it would let in as much light as possible , and narrow, to keep out the bad weather. However , the slit let in more wind than light. This is why it was called “ the winds eye” . The word “ window” itself comes from two Old Norse words from wind and eye.Before windows were used , the ancient halls and castles of northern Europe and British were dark and smoky . Their great rooms were high , with only a hole in the roof to let out the smoke from torches and cooking fires.As time went on, people wanted more light and air in their homes. They made “the winds eyes”wider. But to keep out the bad weather, they covered the windows with canvas.51. Why was the first English window cut long?The English window was cut long to_.52. Why was the first English window made narrow?The English window was made narrow to_.53. Why did the window get its name “the winds eye”?Because the slit in the wall_.54. What were the ancient halls and castles of northern Europe like before windows were used?The ancient halls and castles were_.55. What did people do to keep out the bad weather while getting more light and air?People_.Part Translation (20 points, 2 points each)Directions: The translations should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Section A Translate the following English into Chinese.(10 points)56. By pooling their resources together, small groups of students generally gain advantages over individuals who prefer to study alone.57. It seems strange that in the past ten years Mike and I might just as well have been in different worlds.58. Pessimists are such people who always expect bad things to happen in the world.59. Too little brushing and too many sweets can cause tooth decay, sometimes very seriously.60. A few years ago it was popular to speak of a generation gap, a disagreement between young people and their elders.SectionB. Translate the following Chinese into English. (10 points)61.通常一顿西餐可能包括汤、鱼、肉和甜点，也许还会有水果和奶酪。62. 要达到他们想去的地方，人们需要运用他们的感官，尤其是眼睛。63. 西方流传最广的迷信之一是，人走在梯子下面是不吉利的。64. 总抱怨是无用的。65. 阅读使人全面，写作使人精确。Part Writing (10 points)Directions: The part is to test your ability to do writing. You are required to write a Composition entitled On Outdoor Exercise. Remember to express your ideas clearly in your composition. You should write in no less than 80 words on the Composition Sheet. 2008专升本考试参考答案Part I Listening Comprehensionl. B 2.C 3.D 4. C 5. B 6.A 7.D 8.C 9. C 10.B 11.C 12.B 13.A 14.C 15.APart II Vocabulary and Structure16. B 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. C 21. D 22. B 23. C