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1、大学英语考试复习资料专升本英语分类模拟56大学英语考试复习资料专升本英语分类模拟56专升本英语分类模拟56Reading Comprehension For an increasing number of students at American universities, old is suddenly in. The reason is obvious: the graying of America means jobs. Coupled with the aging of the baby-boom generation, a longer life span means that th

2、e nations elderly population is bound to expand significantly over the next 50 years. By 2050, 25 percent of all Americans will be older than 65, up from 14 percent in 1995. The change poses profound questions for government and society, of course. But it also creates career opportunities in medicin

3、e and health professions and in law and business as well. In addition to the doctors, were going to need more sociologists, biologists, urban planners and specialized lawyers, says Professor Edward Schneider of the University of Southern Californias (USC) School of Gerontology(老年学). Lawyers can spec

4、ialize in elder law, which covers everything from trusts and estates to nursing-home abuse and age discrimination(歧视). Businessmen see huge opportunities in the elder market because the baby boomers, 74 million strong, are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees in human history. Any student w

5、ho combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say, an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money, one professor says. Margarita Santos is a 21-year-old senior at USC. She began college as a biology major but found she was really bored with bacteria. So she took a class in gerontolog

6、y and discovered that she liked it. She says, I did volunteer work in retirement homes and it was very satisfying. 1. Old is suddenly in (Para. 1) most probably means _.A.America has suddenly become a nation of old peopleB.gerontology has suddenly become popularC.more elderly professors are found on

7、 American campusesD.American colleges have realized the need of enrolling older students答案:B解析 从全文来看，本篇文章所介绍的是老年学的问题，所以“Old is suddenly in.”指的是老年学突然流行起来。故选B。2. With the aging of America, lawyers can benefit _.A.from the adoption of the elder lawB.from rendering special services to the elderlyC.by en

8、riching their professional knowledgeD.by winning the trust of the elderly to promote their own interests答案:A解析 从文章第二段首句：Lawyers can specialize in elder law来看，正确答案为A，即律师可以从“老年法”中获益。3. Why can businessmen make money in the emerging elder market?A.Retirees are more generous in spending money.B.They can

9、 employ more gerontologists.C.The elderly possess an enormous purchasing power.D.There are more elderly people working than before.答案:C解析 根据文章第二段第二句：“.are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees in human history.”可推理出商人之所以能从老年市场获益，是因为这部分退休的老年人都十分富有，并且拥有很强的购买力。因此正确答案为C。4. Who can make big money

10、 in the new century according to the passage?A.Retirees who are business-minded.B.The volunteer workers in retirement homes.C.College graduates with an MBA or law degree.D.Professionals with a good knowledge of gerontology.答案:D解析 从文章第二段最后一句：“Any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontolog

11、y with, say, an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money.”可知，获得MBA或律师学位的优秀的专业人士，再与老年学知识相结合，将会赚取更多的钱。所以正确答案为D。5. It can be seen from the passage that the expansion of Americas elderly population _.A.will provide good job opportunities in many areasB.will impose an unbearable burden on soc

12、ietyC.may lead to nursing-home abuse and age discriminationD.will create new fields of study in universities答案:A解析 文章第一段倒数第二句：“But it also creates career opportunities in medicine and health professionals, and in law and business as well.”说明美国老龄人口的增加会在很多领域提供就业的机会。故选A。 Television has opened windows i

13、n everybodys life. Young men will never again go to war as they did in 1914. Millions of people now have seen the effects of a battle. And the result has been a general loathing of war, and perhaps more interest in helping those who suffer from all the terrible things that have been shown on the scr

14、een. Television has also changed politics. The most distant areas can now follow state affairs, see and hear the politicians before an election. Better informed, people are more likely to vote, and so to make their opinion count. Unfortunately, televisions influence has been extremely harmful to the

15、 young. Children do not have enough experience to realize that TV shows present an unreal world; that TV advertisements lie to sell products that are sometimes bad or useless. They believe that the violence they see is normal and acceptable. All educators agree that the television generations are mo

16、re violent than their parents and grandparents. Also, the young are less patient. Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and interesting, they do not have the patience to read an article without pictures; to read a book that requires thinking; to listen to a teacher who doesnt do funny things l

17、ike the people on childrens programs. And they expect all problems to be solved happily in ten, fifteen, or thirty minutes. Thats the time it takes on the screen. 6. The underlined word loathing in the first paragraph refers to _.A.preferenceB.faithC.dislikeD.belief答案:C解析 根据文章第一段第二句话“Young men will

18、never again go to war.”以及最后一句中“loathing”和“interest”的对比可推知此处loathing的意思是dislike(不喜欢，厌恶)。7. In the past, many young people _.A.knew the effects of warB.went in for politicsC.liked to save the wounded in warsD.had to attend wars答案:D解析 根据短文第一段，A、C两项都是错误的。B项文中没有提到。只有D项根据文章第一段的第二句话“Young men will never ag

19、ain go to war as they did in 1914.”可以得出。8. Now with TV people can _.A.discuss politics at an information centerB.show more interest in politicsC.know the result of an election quicklyD.express their opinions freely答案:B解析 根据短文第二段，A、D两项都不符合文章的意思。C项比较片面。B项的依据是：Better informed, people are more likely to

20、 vote, and so to make their opinion count. 由此可推断出人们对政治的兴趣更多了。9. The author thinks that TV advertisements _.A.are reliable on the wholeB.are useless to peopleC.are a good guide to adultsD.are very harmful to the young答案:D解析 第三段第一句提到“Unfortunately, televisions influence has been extremely harmful to t

21、he young.”接下来讲了电视广告的危害。由此判断选D。10. From the passage, we can conclude that _.A.children should keep away from TVB.TV programs should be improvedC.childrens books should have picturesD.TV has a deep influence on the young答案:D解析 本题考查考生对全文意思的整体把握。我们直接根据文中具体的段落或者句子可以推导出来的结论只有D项。A项“孩子们应该远离电视”文中没有提到。文章只讲到电视

22、对年轻人有害。B项“电视节目应该提高”文章中也没有依据。C项也是无依据的。D项的依据是Unfortunately, televisions influence has been extremely harmful to the young. 整个后两段讲的都是对年轻人的影响。 The decline in moral standardswhich has long concerned social analystshas at last captured the attention of average Americans. And Jean Bethke Elshtain, for one,

23、 is glad. The fact that ordinary citizens are now starting to think seriously about the nations moral climate, says this ethics(伦理学) professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it. But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism an

24、d individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. The thought that Im in it for me has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness, Ms. Elshtain says. Some of this can be attributed to the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another, s

25、he says. With todays greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self. In a 1996 poll of Americans, loss of morality topped the list of the biggest problems facing the U.S. And Elshtain says the public is correct to sense that:

26、 Data shows that Americans are struggling with problems unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence and a high rate of births to unmarried mothers. The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament (挽歌) for some nonexistent golden age, Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful (一厢情愿的) longing

27、for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice. Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society, she says. Slowly, you recognize that the things that matter are those that cant be bo

28、ught. 11. Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans _.A.have adapted to a new set of moral standardsB.are longing for the return of the good old daysC.have realized the importance of material thingsD.are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards答案:D解析 从文章第一段：“The decline in moral

29、standards. has at last captured the attention of average Americans.”可知，Elshtain教授看到美国人已开始意识到道德标准的下降而感到高兴。故选D。12. The moral decline of American society is caused mainly by _.A.its growing wealthB.the self-centeredness of individualsC.underestimating the impact of social changesD.the prejudice against

30、 women and minorities答案:B解析 从文章第三段中“The thought that Im in it for me has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness.”可判断，美国社会道德标准下降的原因是人们太以自我为中心了。因此正确答案为B。13. Which of the following characterizes the traditional communities?A.Great mobility.B.Concern for ones neighbors.C.Emphasis on individu

31、al effort.D.Ever weakening social bonds.答案:B解析 从文章第四段第一句：“.the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another.”可知，传统社区的特点是邻里之间能相互关照。因此正确答案为B。14. In the 1950s, classroom violence _.A.was something unheard ofB.was by no means a rare occurrenceC.attracted a lot

32、 of public attentionD.began to appear in analysts data答案:A解析 从文章第五段最后一句：“.unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence.”可知，在20世纪50年代，班级暴力是闻所未闻的事。故选A。15. According to Elshtain, the current moral decline may be reversed _.A.if people can return to the golden ageB.when women and men enjoy equal

33、rightsC.when people rid themselves of prejudiceD.if less emphasis is laid on material things答案:D解析 文章最后一段：“Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society.”说明，如果想改变目前道德标准下降的状况，就应该想方设法扭转物质主义者的思想，即不要太注重物质方面的事情，因此正确答案为D。 Maasai Mara is a part of the south

34、western tourist circuit and the most popular and visited game reserve in Kenya. The annual wildebeest migration to Maasai Mara is the worlds greatest wildlife spectacle, something not to be missed especially if youre visiting Kenya between August and October. Millions of wildebeests, zebras and gaze

35、lles from the Serengeti plains migrate across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mata grazing fields from late June. The game reserve abounds with bird-life since close to about 452 odd species have been recorded. Maasai Mara has a good range of accommodation from five-star lodge

36、s to luxury-tended camps. To keep the tempo of your adventure going, Spartan tented camps and campsites within the game reserve are the best choice. Game walks and night game runs were tests to our bravery! Night fails quickly in the tropics and as the temperature drops, the campfire becomes the foc

37、us of your tour. You can keep count of the sightings of mammals, reptiles and birds. Insects and hyenas provide the background music while the night sky is a symphony of stars. Lake Naivasha, Magadi, Victoria and Elementaita are accessible from the Maasai Mara Game reserve. Kenyas priceless treasury

38、 of wildlife owes its existence to contrasts in the countrys terrain, which ranges from ruffed snow covered peaks of Mount Kenya, the Highland, the Great Rift Valley and its lakes as well as the sunburnt sands of the coast. Each of these geographical regions is home to different types of wildlife th

39、at are unique to each area. Kenya has an amazing wealth of bird life. We could get to see many bird species in Kenya. This again is due to its variety of habitats. Many migratory birds are also spotted here. According to our guide, more than six million birds migrate to Kenya during the Northern Hem

40、isphere winter. These migrants along with the local species of birds make Kenya an ornithological paradise. 16. When does the migration of wildebeests reach Maasai Mara?A.Between August and October.B.In late June of the year.C.During the Northern Hemisphere winter.D.Form June to October.答案:A解析 从文章第一

41、段第二句：“.something not to be missed especially if youre visiting Kenya between August and October.”可知，每年八月到十月在Maasai Mara会出现世界上最为壮观的牛羚迁移景观。故选A。17. What does the phrase abound with (Para. 1) mean?A.Restrict with.B.Have in large numbers.C.Be connected with.D.Depend on.答案:B解析 根据上下文判断“abound with”意思为“拥有、富

42、有”，具体表示该地区拥有大量的鸟类。因此选B。18. Why is there such a variety of wildlife in Kenya?A.Because there are many lakes in Kenya.B.Because Kenya is a tropical country.C.Because Kenya consists of different geographical regions.D.Because Kenya has a game reserve.答案:C解析 根据文章第三段第二句：“Kenyas priceless treasury of wild

43、life owes its existence to contrasts in the countrys terrain.”可知，由于Kenya这一地域拥有反差强烈的不同的地理环境，因此会有大量的野生动物。故正确答案为C。19. Why are there many bird species in Kenya?A.Because it is an ornithological paradise.B.Because it has many lakes.C.Because it is winter in the northern hemisphere.D.Because it has a vari

44、ety of habitats.答案:D解析 文章最后一段第三句：“This again is due to its variety of habitats”说明，多样的栖息环境吸引了各类鸟类的到来。因此正确答案为D。20. Which of the following statements about Maasai Mara is NOT true?A.Visitors can see various mammals, reptiles and birds there.B.There are only Spartan tented camps to live in for visitors.

45、C.At night visitors can hear the voice of insects and hyenas there.D.The sun falls very early in Maasai Mara.答案:B解析 由第二段的介绍可知B项与原文的意思不符。第二段首句：“Maasai Mara has a good range of accommodation from five-star lodges to luxury-tended camps.”就告诉我们，Maasai Mara拥有一系列的等级不同的野营站。因此选B。 In only two decades Asian A

46、merican have become the fastest-growing US minority. As their children began moving up through the nations schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nations best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering depar

47、tments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are al

48、so influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree. Most Asian-American students owe their success to the inf

49、luence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also b

50、elieve there is something in Asian culture that breeds success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education. Both explanations for academic success worry Asian-Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino

51、 immigrants were the victims of social isolation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship. 21. While making tremendous achievements at college, Asian-American students _.A.feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of Eng

52、lishB.are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong Asian characterC.still worry about unfair treatment in societyD.generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents答案:C解析 文章最后一段第一句提到：“Both explanations for academic success worry Asian-Americans because of fears that they feed a

53、typical racial image.”即亚裔美国人尽管在许多方面取得很大成绩，但仍担心的是种族问题。故选C。22. What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?A.A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.B.Hard work and intelligence.C.Hard help and a limited knowledge of English.D.Asian culture and the Americ

54、an educational system.答案:A解析 从文章第一段第四句：“.Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the US with a solid grounding in mathematics.”和第二段内容可知A正确，其他几个选项文中都没有明确提及。23. Few Asian-American students major in human sciences mainly because _.A.their English is not good enoughB.they are

55、 afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areasC.there is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesD.they know little about American culture and society答案:B解析 由第一段最后一句可推知，亚裔学生认为在数学和科学领域会得到较公正的对待，而在人文领域会受到不公正的对待。因此正确答案为B。24. Why do the two explanations (Para. 3) worry Asian Ame

56、ricans?A.They are afraid that they would again be isolated from American society in general.B.People would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.C.Asian-Americans would be a threat to other minorities.D.American academic achievements have taken on too strong at Asian character.

57、答案:A解析 从第三段第二句：“Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation.”可知，中国、日本、菲律宾移民曾为社会疏离的受害者，这正是亚裔美国人所担心的。故选A。25. The authors tone in this passage is _.A.sympatheticB.doubtfulC.criticalD.objective答案:D解析 纵观全文，作者是以非常客观的事实来论述问题的。因此选D。 Do we need laws that prevent us from running risks with our lives? If so, then perhaps laws are needed prohibiting the sale of cigarettes and alcoholic drink. Both products have been known to kill people. The hazards of drinking too much alcohol are as bad or worse than t