北京2014年5月学士学位英语真题及答案解析

1、2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）14 / 12Part I Reading Comprehension (30 % )Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:The first year of school in America, known as kindergarten, usually begins between the ages of five and six. Among rich countries such a late start is very' strange. P

2、resident Obama believes it is an economic and social problem; his education secretary goes as far as to say that it is "morally wrong". This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary that youngsters from poor families enter kindergarten well behind those from

3、 rich families-a disadvantage that usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525 words by the age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered 1,116.(76) Pre-school can help close this gap. So in a speech last month, Mr. Obama called for a partnership between t

4、he federal government and the states to expand it to every American child. It later became known that "every" meant those who come from families with incomes of up to 200% above the poverty line-equal to an income of $ 47,000 for a family of four.(77) Some critics say that sending children

5、 to school at the age of four does not work. The evidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20th new results were announced from a study of 9-to-11-year-olds in New Jersey. This report found that disadvantaged children who had attended preschool had better literacy ( 读写能力 ),language, maths a

6、nd science skills. And two years of pre-kindergarten were better than oneSome studies also follow the effects of early learning over lifetimes, such as its effect on crime rates and other factors that may eventually burden society. Critics have singled out a government scheme called Head Start, crea

7、ted in 1965, which provides poor households with a range of services including school-based early education.1. Kindergarten in rich countries other than America usually begins at the age ofA. EightB.sevenC. six.D. Four2. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Poor pre-school kid

8、s have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B. President Obama believes that early education can solve all economic and social problems.C. Rich pre-school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D. President Obama's education secretary thinks it is morally wrong to let kids start kindergarten

9、3. Which of the following about the New Jersey study is TRUE?A. There is no evidence to support the New Jersey study.B. New Jersey has created a new Head Start to help disadvantaged kids.C. Sending children to school at the age of four is not going to help.D. Two years of pre-kindergarten were bette

10、r than one.4. The phrase "single out" in the last paragraph meansA. ChooseB. think aboutC. countD.depend on5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Secondary Education.2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）B. Pre-school Education.C. Poor Kids' Education.D. Rich Kids'

11、; Education.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Humans may not have landed on Mars (火星)just yet, but that isn't stopping a European company from devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. (78) This project, called Mars One, aims to

12、send a small group of people to Mars in 2022 and eventually establish a permanent colony on the planet."Everything we need to go to Mars exists," said Mars One co-founderBas Lansdorp in March 2014. " We have the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots

13、 to prepare the settlement for humans. For a one-way mission, all the technology exists. " Yet the four astronauts (宇航员 ) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Mars-forever.And despite Mars One's thorough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from ever takin

14、g place.(79) The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost ( $ 6 billion ). However, Lansdorp is confident that Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rights for the mission and subsequent experiences living on the planet.Those broadcast rights will also pla

15、y a part in helping to select the people who will be sent to. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp is expecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In addition to the cost, several other potential problems could inhibit

16、 (阻止) the mission to Mars."It's even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, with all the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and of providing for their own resources for a long stay on Mars," said Adam Baker-senior lectu

17、rer in space engineering at Kingston University in London. "The sheer size of the rockets you'd need to do this would be absolutely colossal."6. According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next Years.A. SevenB. eightC. TenD. six7. According to Bas La

18、nsdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE? A. For a one-way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.8. He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.9. We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.10. We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.8. According to the passage,all the following

19、statements are TRUE EXCEP that.A. a competition process will be held to select the four astronautsB. the cost of Mars One could go as much as $ 6 billionC. if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD. the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years' stay on Mars9.

20、 The word "colossal" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning toA. very largeB. very small2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）dsks.C. mediumD. Average10. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Ready for a Round Trip to Mars.B. Ready for a Short Visit to Mars.C. Ready fo

21、r a One-way Trip to Mars.D. Ready for a Walk on Mars.Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:When the United States Congress created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to set aside a place where Americans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 14

22、2 years later, there are hundre of national parks across the country, and technology is changing the way people experience them. Should park visitors be able to use cell phones, o should their use be restricted?"Connectivity presents a real challenge to all of us. " Al Nash says. He is a p

23、ublic affairs officer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone service at Yellowstone is available in parts of the park with stores and campgrounds. This makes it easy for visitors to share photos of their trip on social networking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members.

24、(80) If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help. Some say the ability to download applications that provide information about plants and animals in the park can enrich a visitor's experience.Others say cell phones disturb people's enjoyment of our national

25、 par In their view, cell phone towers are an eyesore and they'd rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incoming call. Can you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to be disturbed by a person shouting into their phone, "Can you hear me now?"Nash says Ye

26、llowstone tries to strike a balance. "Ultimately, our job is to let visitors understand and enjoy nature better while protecting what people find special about Yellowstone, and one of those things that's special is the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of one's daily l

27、ife."11. Which of the following is the best tide for the passage?A. Which U. S. National Park Has the Most Visitors?B. Should National Parks Allow the Use of Cell Phones?C. What Did Yellowstone Do to Enrich Park Visitors' Experience?D. Can Technology Transform the Way People Experience Natu

28、re?12. National parks were established.A. to show respect to former presidentsB. to raise public awareness about climate changeC. to preserve areas of natural beautyD. to create job opportunities13. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service at Yellowsto

29、ne is TRUE?A. It is limited to certain areas in the park.B. It is available everywhere in the park.C. It is not available in the park.D. It is available to visitors at a fee.14. The word "eyesore" in the third paragraph probably meansA. something unpleasant to look atB. something harmful t

30、o healthC. beautiful scene2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）D. serious threat15. What's the position of Yellowstone on cell phone use?A. Supportive.B. Neutral.C. Negative.D. Doubtful.Part n Vocabulary and Structure (30 % )16. All the passengers in the accident were sent to the nearbyhospital in no time.A

31、. to find injuredB. finding injuredC. to be found injuredD. found injured17. The big fire lasted as long as 24 hours it was broughtunder control.A. AfterB. beforeC. SinceD. While18. In this workshop, the output of July was three times ofJanuary.A. ThatB. ThisC. OneD. it19. Seeing her father come bac

32、k,.A. tears ran down her cheeksB. her tears ran outC. she burst into tearsD. tears burst into her20.singer and dancer is also good at drawing.A. The; aB. The; theC.A; aD. The; /21. It's such a difficult problem no one can work it out.A. asB. ThatC. soD. this22. I'd rather you there next week

33、.A. wentB. goC. should have goneD. had gone23. By the end of this term, we 3,000 English words in all.A. will learnB. will have learnedC. have learnedD. had learned24.is known to all, the earth moves around the sun once a year.A. ThatB. AsC. What2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）D. It25.I admit that she has

34、shortcomings. I still like her.A. WhenB. AsC. WhileD. Once26. To our great, Tom's 川ness proved not to be as serious a we had feared.A. anxietyB. reliefC. viewD. judgment27. The meeting is to begin at 4:00 p. m. , but as assistants,we're to be there a bit earlier.A. InvitedB. SupposedC. Encou

35、ragedD. hoped28. Can you the differences between the two pictures?A. TellB. TalkC. speakD. say29. Do you know the of the saying I just quoted?A. resourceB. sourceC. courseD. cause30. The Internet has brought big changes in the way we workA. aboutB. outC. upD. back31. Dr. Hampton: Good morning. Profe

36、ssor Smith.Professor Smith :, Dr. Hampton.Dr. Hampton: May I come in?Professor Smith : Of course, please.A. Good morningB. Fine, thanksC. Pleased to meet youD. How do you do32. The travelers are going to Taiwan,they plan to stay for two or three days.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where33. When George was

37、 a little boy in primary school, he often to school on foot.A. goesB. wentC. goD. will go34. On no account to deprive （录U夺） a student of his rightto receive education.A. anyone is allowedB. is anyone allowedC. anyone allowsD. allows anyone35. Alice speaks English well,?A. she doesB. does sheC. she d

38、oesn'tD. doesn't she36. Student: Professor Wang, must I hand in the paper this week?Professor Wang: No,. You can hand it in next week.A. you mustn'tB. you can'tC. you needn'tD. you shouldn't37. If I you, I would go now and wait for them at the station.A. amB. WasC. wereD. hav

39、e been38. Ted,yourself and don't get your coat dirty again. Or you will get into trouble!A. BehaveB. makeC. perform2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）D. take39. In the dead man's bedroom the police found several important which pointed to Blake as the murderer.A. CareersB. cluesC. ChallengesD.dreams40

40、. The old man sitting on the park bench seemed to me, yet Icouldn ' t remember where we had rtaefore.A. proudB. gradualC. familiarD. mental41. They go to work every day Saturday and Sunday. Thosedays are holidays.A. besidesB. onC. fromD. except42. She has chance to win the election as her oppone

41、nt is toostrong.A. littleB. a littleC. fewD. a few43. Today Bob was late again for class because he overslept （睡过 头）,but he an excuse of being ill.2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）A. looked upB. made upC. put upD. took up44. You have to early in the morning to avoid the rush hour.A. set asideB. set outC. se

42、t upD. set in45.I fixed the plug properly, I still got an electric shock.A. BecauseB. HoweverC. AlthoughD. WhenPart III Identification （ 10 % ）46. Now that we have 10st all the money, it s no use to turn on me and saying it's all my fault.47. The engineer made two big plans for the dam, one of w

43、hat was never put in use.48. No matter whenever I have to give a speech, I get extremely nervous before I start.49. Only when he apologizes for his rudeness I will speak to him again.50. To eat at the restaurant-before, Tina didn want to go there again.51. I believe Bob's homework is much good t

44、han it was last week.52. The harder he worked, the most troubles he had in his early days of research.53. I don t know that who is responsible for the car accident.54. Can you tell me when does the last train leave for Shanghai?55. Peter, the tallest boy in our class, are going back to his hometown

45、next week.Part IV Cloze （ 10 % ）In an old town lived a merchant. He earned huge profits by fair means and foul （恶劣的）. With more profits flowing in, he became more and more 56. He complained when his wife wanted money to 57 the home. He criticized her when she prepared 58 dishesor bought expensive cl

46、othes."Money doesn't grow on trees. " he 59 his children when theyasked for money to buy books and new dresses. When his sisters, brothers and cousins came to ask for60, he drove them away.61 he grew richer, he became more miserly （吝啬的）.He62 the cook, the maid and the gardener. "N

47、o, who will pay them?All of us must share the work and thus avoid 63 of money. he toldhis wife and children."What will you do with all this money?" they asked.But he drove them away, 64,"I will do 65 I like withmy money. I earn it. I will save it. I will become the richest man in the

48、town. Wait and see. "It 66 him many years to become the richest man intown. But none had a good word to say about him. The people laughed at him, "Money Bag. " They named him "King Miser."The merchant became worried day by day 67 his bad name.How could he get a good name?He

49、finally went to an elder and 68 advice."Shall I open a charitable （慈善的）hospital? 69 a schoolfor the children of the poor? Open a chain of poor homes?" he asked.2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）"Not a bad idea. In fact, I would normally have recommended such kind of charity. But it will cost a

50、 lot of money, " the elder 70 out."I am ready to spend some money to win name and 71," the merchant replied."How can you even think of helping strangers? Should you not attend to the 72 of your near and dear ones first? Can't you see your wifeand children going around 73 poor

51、 clothes? How hungry they look?Do they have even enough food every day? Listen. Do your 74 toyour family, first. Help your brothers and sisters and other members of the family who are poor. Opening hospitals for the poor or schools for the children of the poor must come 75. Charity begins at home,&q

52、uot; saying this, the wise man sent the merchant away.56. A. honest B. greedy C. upset D. generous57. A. run B. move C. sell D. visit58. A. friendly B. slender C. costly D. effective59. A. scolded B. praised C. shouted D. worried60. A. scheme B. belief C. advice D. help61. A. No matter how B. As C.

53、As long as D. Where62. A. invited B. employed C. promoted D. dismissed63. A. exchange B. income C. waste D. increase64. A. screaming B. explaining C. approving D. weeping65. A. why B. where C. What D. which66. A. drew B. spent C. paid D. took67. A. above B. about C. beside D. within68. A. taught B.

54、consumed C. sought D. searched69. A. Instruct B. Establish C. Proceed D. Perform70. A. pointed B. cleaned C. picked D. stepped71. A. price B. salary C. cost D. fame72. A. sights B. trusts C. needs D. pays73. A. at B. in C. for D. on74. A. origin B. shame C. belief D. duty75. A. later B. first C. now

55、 D. beforePart V Translation (20%) Section A76. Pre-school can help close this gap.77. Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work.78. This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022.79. The biggest road block could be the mis

56、sion's huge cost.80. If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help.Section BDirections: In this part, there are fire sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81. 你应该多运动。82. 去年春天，我们又见面了。83. 我们必须保护自然资源不被浪费。84. 杰克正在写的报告星

57、期五必须完成。85. 那个电影我已经看了很多次。2014年5月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语水平考试真题Part I Reading Comprehension1 .D【解析】第一段第一句说美国的幼儿园一般在五到六岁开始， 第二句说在富裕国家里这么晚才开始是十分奇怪的，所以是在五岁以 前，综合答案选择D,四岁。2014年5月北京成人学位英语真题及答案（文字版）2 .C【解析】第一段第四句中提到，根据调查，贫困家庭的孩子 在词汇方面要落后于富有家庭的孩子，而这种差距往往会持续一生。 所以选Co3 .D【解析】倒数第二段第三、四句讲到，参加学前教育的孩子 在读写能力、语言能力、数学能力和科学能力上均

58、有更好的表现，而 有两年的学前教育效果要好于一年，所以选 Do4 .A【解析】本句的句意是批评者们选择了一个叫做头脑启蒙”政府计划来，其他的选项分别都是：B考虑C计数D依赖。5 .B【解析】本文通篇都在探讨的是学前教育。A选项未提到，C D均为学前教育研究的一部分，所以选 BoPassage 26 .B【解析】第一段最后一句说计划在 2022年送一组人上火星， 可知答案是八年，选择Bo7 .B【解析】第二段倒数第二句明确说明计划大约需要60亿美元,所以B选项描述有误。其他选项在第二段前半部分都有提到，即所有 的条件均已具备。8 .D【解析】文中第二段提到这是一个 “0n-way trip也就是单程旅 行，所以他们不能回来。9 .A【解析】最后一段开始提到，还需要送很多东西，例如生活 用品、书籍、娱乐设施等等到火星。所以火箭的体积应该是很大的， 选;fA Ao10 .c【解析】文章通篇都是讲的到火星的单向旅行计划，其他选 项均未提到。Passage 311 .B【解析】文章先介绍了国家公园的简单情况，然后引入了移 动电话的问题，接下来是不同方面对这个话题的看法，所以选择 Bo12 .c【解析】第一段第一句