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1、大学英语考试复习资料专升本英语模拟276大学英语考试复习资料专升本英语模拟276专升本英语模拟276 Phonetics问题:1.A.housingB.aboutC.countryD.count答案:C问题:2.A.eitherB.ThursdayC.furthestD.clothes答案:B问题:3.A.areaB.heatC.realD.idea答案:B解析 A，C，D项划线部分发，而B项划线部分发i:，因此选B项。 Vocabulary and Structure问题:1. I prefer this game _that one.A.thanB.more thanC.rather th

2、anD.to答案:Dprefer.to表示“比起更喜欢”。问题:2. My brother is now working _ he did last year.A.much harder thanB.more harder thanC.more thanD.much than答案:A本题考查副词比较级用法。这句话是说工作更努力，因此应用hard的比较级harder，可以排除C、D。much可以用来修饰比较级，表示“的多”。句意为：我弟弟现在工作比去年要努力得多了。问题:3. The reason why the car stopped was _.A.because the road was

3、not goodB.that the road was not goodC.due to the bad roadD.because of the bad road答案:BThe reason was一般不用because引导的从句作表语。问题:4. Is it necessary to_ our body to the sunlight?A.revealB.displayC.exposeD.show答案:C本题考动词的词义辨析。reveal意为“走漏(消息，风声等)”；display意为“展示”； expose意为“暴露”；show意为“出示”。结合句意，故C项正确。本句大意为：有必要将身体

4、暴露在阳光下吗?问题:5. Something bad has happened _ the family last night.A.toB.forC.ofD.toward答案:A问题:6. The greatest invention of the 20th century is _ computer.A./B.theC.aD.an答案:B特指发明的是什么，用定冠词。选项B是正确的。问题:7. They stand_.A.under the sunB.in the sunC.over the sunD.against the sun答案:Bunder the sun意为“天下；究竟”；in

5、the sun意为“在阳光下”；against the sun意为“朝着逆时针方向”。问题:8. _ hearing the result, Mary felt relieved.A.AsB.AtC.ForD.On答案:D问题:9. Never in my life _ such a thing.A.I have heard or have seenB.have I heard or seenC.I have heard or seenD.did I hear or see答案:B never是否定词，以否定词起始的句子应主谓倒装。“从来没听说过”，表示在此以前某动作从未发生，应用现在完成时。

6、问题:10. Frankly speaking, I d rather you _ anything about it for the time being.A.didn t doB.haven t doneC.don t doD.have done答案:A解析 考查would rather的用法。句意：坦率地说，我宁愿你现在对此事什么也不做。would rather引导的从句中应用虚拟语气，且此处表示与现在事实相反的虚拟语气，故用一般过去时。故选A。问题:11. We human beings usually express our thoughts _ words.A.through me

7、ans ofB.by means ofC.through means ofD.by mean of答案:B短语by means of意为“通过方法、借着”，所以B正确。问题:12. We were surprised because it was the first time they us _ to lunch.A.inviteB.invitedC.have invitedD.had invited答案:Dit is the first time后面的从句用现在完成时，it was the first time后面的从句要用过去完成时，因此D正确。问题:13. Beyond _ stars,

8、 the astronauts saw nothing but _ space.A.the, /B./,theC./,/D.the, the答案:A问题:14. People have already _ poverty and now they live happy lives.A.got tired ofB.got upC.got hold ofD.got rid of答案:D该句意为“现在人们已经摆脱了贫困，过上了幸福的生活”。本题主要考查的是动词与其他词搭配的意义。got rid of意思是“摆脱、去掉”，get tired of、get up、get hold of选项的意思分别是“

9、厌倦，厌烦”、“起床”、“抓住，把握住”，根据题意，选项D正确。问题:15. He fell off his bike. _ ,he had to stay at home for several days.A.In a wordB.In other wordsC.As a matter of factD.Once in a while答案:B Cloze It was Sunday. The trains were crowded. A gentleman was walking along the platform 1 a place. In one of 2 he saw a vacan

10、t seat. But a small suitcase was 3 on it and a stout gentleman was sitting next to it. Is this seat vacant? asked the gentleman. No, it is my 4 answered the stout gentleman. He is just coming. This is his suitcase. Well, said the gentleman, I will sit here till he 5 . Five minutes later, the train s

11、tarted, 6 nobody came. Your friend is late, said the gentleman, He 7 his train, but he need not 8 suitcase. And 9 these words he 10 the case and threw it out of the window. The stout gentleman jumped up to catch the case but it was too late. He regretted taking two seats for his own comfort. 1.A.loo

12、king forB.and lookedC.look forD.looked答案:A2.A.the carB.the carsC.carsD.his cars答案:B3.A.LayingB.LayC.LyingD.Lied答案:C4.A.friendB.friendsC.friendsD.friends答案:B5.A.will comeB.is comingC.comeD.comes答案:D6.A.andB.soC.tillD.but答案:D7.A.has lostB.was lostC.has missedD.is missed答案:C8.A.lose hisB.to lose theC.l

13、osing theD.missing his答案:A9.A.saidB.withC.he sayingD.at答案:B10.A.tookB.fetchedC.getD.carried答案:A Reading Comprehension Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements (No. 46 through No. 50). For each question or statement there are 4 choices. You s

14、hould make the correct choice and put the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Who takes care of the elderly in the United States today? The fact is that family members provide over 80% of the care that elderly people need. In most cases the elderly live in their own homes: A very small percent

15、age of Americas elderly live in nursing homes. Samuel Preston, a sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania, studied how the American family is changing. He reported that by the time the average American couple reaches about 40 years of age, their parents are usually still alive. The statistics s

16、how the change in lifestyles and responsibilities of aging (老龄化) Americans. The average middle-aged couple can look forward to caring for elderly parents sometime after their own children have grown up. Moreover, because people today live longer after an illness than people did years ago, family mem

17、bers must provide long-term care. These facts also mean that after caregivers provide for their elderly parents, who will eventually die, they will be old and may require care too. When they do, their spouses(配偶) will probably take care of them because they have had fewer children than their parents

18、 did. Because Americans are living longer than ever, more social workers have begun to study ways of care-giving to improve the care of the elderly. They have found that all care-givers share a common characteristic: They believe that they are the best people for the job. The social workers have als

19、o discovered three basic reasons why the caregivers take on the responsibility of caring for an elderly, dependent relative. Many caregivers believe they had an obligation (职责) to help their relatives. Some think that helping others makes them feel more useful. Others hope that by helping someone no

20、w, they will deserve care when they become old and dependent. 1. Samuel Prestons study shows thatA.lifestyles and responsibilities of the elderly are not changingB.most American couples over 40 have no living parentsC.middle-aged Americans have to take care of their children and parents at the same

21、timeD.elderly people may need care for a long time because they live longer after an illness答案:D解析 本题是事实细节题。题于的意思是：Samuel Preston的研究表明了_。本题用排除法。A、B、C、均与文中表达的意思相反。所以选D项。2. Who will most probably take care of the middle-aged Americans when they need care themselves?A.They themselves.B.Their close frie

22、nds.C.Their children.D.Their husbands or wives答案:D解析 本题是事实细节题。题干的意思是:当中年的美国人需要的时候谁是那个最可能照顾他们的人?因为Samuel Preston 研究表明美国的中年人希望能够等到孩子成年再去照顾老人，但是作为中坚力量的他们将来又靠谁来照顾呢?根据文中第二段最后一句话“their spouses will probably take care of them because they have had fewer children than their parents did. ”(跟他们的父母比起来他们的孩子很少，所

23、以很可能是由他们的配偶来照顾他们。)所以选D项。3. All caregivers believe that they can _.A.care for their elderly parents better than any other peopleB.keeps closer to their old parents by this meansC.does much better if they have a job as social workersD.improve the care of the elderly with the help of the social workers

24、答案:A解析 本题是事实细节题。题干的意思是：所有的照看者都相信他们能_。根据文中第三段第二句话“They believe that they are the best people for the job. ”(他们相信他们是做这个工作最合适的人选。)所以选A项。4. Which of the following is NOT a reason why people look after their relatives?A.They feel they are of use to other people.B.They want to set an example to their chil

25、dren.C.They think it is their duty to help their relatives.D.They hope they deserve care when they need it.答案:B解析 本题是事实细节题。题干的意思是：下面哪一个不是人们照顾他们亲人的原因?从文中第三段我们得知有三个原因：认为自己有责任；照顾别人时觉得自己是个有用的人；希望自己老年的时候得到相同的回报。所以答案中的三个选项与原文一一对照，只有B项不是其中的原因。5. What is the main idea of the passage?A.Most old people live l

26、onger today after an illness than people did years ago.B.Many old people are put into nursing homes by their families, who do not visit them regularly.C.Most elderly people are taken care of by their families, who assume the responsibility for different reasons.D.Most elderly people are satisfied wi

27、th the better ways of care-giving that social workers have come up with.答案:C解析 本题是主旨大意题。题干的意思是：这篇文章的主旨是什么?本文提出了老龄化社会谁来担负起照顾老年人责任的问题，指出经研究表明大部分的责任由家人来承担，并且分析了这种现象和其中的原因。所以选C项。 Of all Barry H. Landaus anecdotes about his friendships with presidential dogs, perhaps the best is the one about the time th

28、e Clinton White House called to postpone his play-date with Buddy. Yes, Landau is both human and an adult, a 60-year-old author, presidential historian, former White House protocol officer and memorabilia collector. But so enamored is he of dogs, and so well connected to a succession of presidents,

29、that he had an appointment for a South Lawn romp one day with Buddy, Bill Clintons Labrador retriever (拉布拉多犬). Logistics got in the way, though, and hence Clinton secretary Betty Curries apologetic voice mail left at the Smithsonian Institution, where Landau was doing research: Im sorry, but well ha

30、ve to reschedule Mr. Landaus play-date with Buddy. Not surprisingly, this is a happy week for Landau, with the new Obama family dog, Bo, joining a White House tradition that dates to George Washington. Its one that Landau feels is invaluable to a presidency. Having a dog just humanizes a president,

31、he says. It completes the picture. Its something people can relate to. And Landau has related to the best of them. Hes known about 25 White House dogs since the Eisenhower administration. Among the presidential-pooch memorabilia in his Manhattan apartment are matching orange inaugural dog coats worn

32、 by LBJs twin beagles (小猎犬), Him and Her, and a photo of Landau kissing Clipper, JFKs German shepherd. 1. Whos Buddy?A.Barry Landaus friendB.Betty Curries cousinC.Bill Clintons dogD.George Washingtons play-date.答案:C第二段。Buddy, Bill Clintons Labrador retriever意为Buddy，克林顿的拉布拉多犬。2. Who was the first pre

33、sident to have a dog in the White House?A.Bill ClintonB.John F. KennedyC.Dwight EisenhowerD.George Washington答案:D第四段。the new Obama family dog，Bo，joining a White House tradition that dates to George Washington奥巴马的狗，Bo是自华盛顿总统以来加入白宫传统的新的总统家庭狗。由此可见，华盛顿是第一位把狗带入白宫的总统。3. Where does Landau live?A.Washington

34、, DCB.Manhattan, New York CityC.Baltimore, MarylandD.White House答案:B最后一段。the presidential-pooch memorabilia总统家的小狗纪念品。在Landau的纽约曼哈顿的家里有很多总统狗的纪念品。4. According to Landau, why is it important for a president to have a dog?A.It increases his chances of being reelected.B.It humanizes the president, making

35、 him easier to relate to.C.It shows that the president can care for an animal.D.It is the tradition of White House as a president.答案:B第五段。Landau说，总统养狗会使总统更显人性化，使总统的形象更完美，也很容易把人们与总统联系起来。 As far back as he could remember, Larry had longed to go to Hollywood and become a film star. The young mans hopes

36、 for success were broken again and again, however. Hollywood just did not seem interested. When he first came to California Larry had decided never to give up and return home without success. Therefore, he kept on trying. Someday, he told himself, his big opportunity would come. Larry found a job pa

37、rking cars for one of Hollywoods big restaurants. His pay was basic, but since the guests were kind enough to give him more money, he managed to make a living. One day he recognized an important film director driving into the parking lot and getting out of his car. Larry had recently heard that the

38、man was ready to make a new picture. Larry got into the car and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he stopped, jumped out, and ran over to the director. Excuse me, sir, but I think its only fair to tell you that its now or never if you want me in your next picture. A lot of big c

39、ompanies are after me. Instead of pushing away the boy, the director got interested in Larrys words and stopped. Yes? Which companies? he asked. Well, replied the boy, theres the telephone company, the gas company, and the electric company, to tell you only a few. The director laughed, then wrote so

40、mething on a card and handed it to.the young man. Come and see me tomorrow. Larry got a small part in the directors next film. He was on his way! 5. Which of the following was Larry interested in?A.Working as a waiter.B.Becoming a film star.C.Parking cars for film stars.D.Never going home.答案:B参见文章第一

41、句。6. Why did Larry find a job parking cars?A.Because he liked the job.B.Because the parking lot was near Hollywood.C.To make a living and wait for the opportunity.D.To see a lot of film stars and work for them.答案:C参见第二段。7. After reading the story what can we infer about the film director?A.He wanted

42、 to laugh at Larry.B.He recognized Larry at first sight.C.He was kind and gave Larry a try.D.He thought Larry would become a star.答案:C通过两个人的对话可以看出。8. He was on his way refers to the fact that _ .A.he gave up and returned homeB.he began to work towards successC.he took a journey to HollywoodD.he had

43、difficulties in playing the small part答案:B因为Larry有机会出演一个角色，这是他通往成功的开始。 It is possible that the weather of the world may be changing. Some scientists imagine that this could even mean the beginning of another ice age. The effects of such a change in weather on human population of the world would be f

44、rightening. Recent research suggests that the warming trend (倾向)of the past hundred years or so may be coming to an end. During the past ten years, scientists tell us that the temperature of the world has dropped a little. This would have effects on wind and rain in the weather picture. Scientists b

45、elieve clouds may be an important factor (因素) in changing the amount of heat on the earth. Another possibility is that mans agriculture and industry ways may affect the natural weather. 1. The weather of the world seems to be getting_.A.hotterB.colderC.warmerD.freezing答案:B参见句子：During the past ten ye

46、ars，scientists tell us that the temperature of the world has dropped a little2. The temperature of the world in the past ten years has dropped a little_.A.because wind and rain changed the weatherB.the drop in the temperature would have effects on wind and rainC.because wind and rain did not change

47、the weatherD.the drop in the temperature would not have effects on wind and rain答案:B参见句子：This would have effects on wind and rain in the weather picture3. The main factor in changing the amount of heat on the earth is_.A.mans agriculture and industry waysB.natural weatherC.wind and rainD.clouds答案:D参

48、见句子：Scientists believe clouds may be an important factor(因素) in changing the amount of heat on the earth4. The warming weather of the past hundred years may_.A.beginB.endC.be another ice ageD.start答案:B参见句子：Recent research suggests that the warming trend(倾向)Of the past hundred years or so may be comi

49、ng to an end其中，come to an end=end。 A few minutes ago, walking back from lunch, I started to cross the street when I heard the sound of a coin dropping. It wasnt much but, as I turned, my eyes caught the heads of several other people turning too. A woman had dropped what appeared to be a dime. The ti

50、nkling sound of a coin dropping on pavement is an attention-getter. It can be nothing more than a penny. Whatever the coin is, no one ignores the sound of it. It got me thinking about sounds again. We are besieged (包围) by so many sounds that attract the most attention. People in New York City seldom

51、 turn to look when a fire engine, a police car or an ambulance comes screaming along the street. When Im in New York, Im a New Yorker. I dont turn either. Like the natives. At home in my little town in Connecticut, its different. The distant wail of a police car, an emergency vehicle or a fire siren

52、 brings me to my feet if Im seated and brings me to the window if Im in bed. Its the quietest sounds that have most effect on us, not the loudest. In the middle of the night, I can hear a dripping tap a hundred yards away through three closed doors. Ive been hearing little creaking noises and. sound

53、s which my imagination turns into footsteps in the middle of the night for twenty- five years in our house. How come I never hear those sounds in the daytime? 1. The sound of a coin dropping makes people _ .A.think of moneyB.look at each otherC.pay attention to itD.stop crossing the street答案:C第一段。一个

54、硬币掉地，街上的行人都回头。选项C是正确的。2. People in New York _ .A.dont care about emergenciesB.are used to alarmC.are attracted by soundsD.dont hear loud noises答案:B第三段。整日被高声叫嚷的声音包围，好像已经习以为常了。但还不能说不关心。选项B是正确的。3. How does the author relate to sounds at night?A.He imagines sounds that do not exist.B.He overstates quiet

55、 sounds.C.He thinks taps should be turned off.D.He believes its rather quiet at night.答案:B最后一段。作者夸张地陈述了夜间非常小的声音。选项B是正确的。4. How does the writer feel about sounds in general?A.They make him feel at home.B.He thinks they should be ignored.C.He believes they are part of our lives.D.He prefers silence to

56、 loud noises.答案:C作者从不同角度：时间、距离、大小、地点等描述了声音无处、无时不在。声音是我们生活的一部分。选项C是正确的。 Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Are you afraid to ask someone for a date? Many people are afraid to assert themselves (坚持已见). Dr. Robert Albe