1、北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2008.04.19（A 卷）Part I Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresp
2、onding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Question 1to 5 are based on the following passage.Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned
3、their pressed(紧抱的) flowers and insects. Unlike them ,I hand no ear for music and languages, I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World war I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. (76) Nor
4、 do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door . but I do have a crystal-clear memory of dogs, the farm animals , the local birds and above all ,the insects.I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my
5、enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil, reading about other peoples observations and discoveries .then something happens that brings these observati
6、ons together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle(谜) ，because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books ,which some might honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity ,a keen eye, a good memory and enjoymen
7、t of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist; one of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist can be made .A naturalist is born . If you can combine the two, you get the best of born worlds. 1. According to the author , a born natu
8、ralist should first of all be _ A. full of enthusiasm B. self-disciplinedC. full of ambitionD. knowledgeable2. The first paragraph tells us that the author _A. lost his hearing when he was a childB. didnt like his brothers and sisters C. was born to a naturalists family D. was interested in flowers
9、an insects in his childhood3. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he _A. just reads about other peoples observations and discoveries B. comes up with solutions in most natural waysC. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticD. lacks so
10、me of the qualities required of scientist 4.The author cant remember his relatives clearly because_.A. he was fully occupied with observing natureB. he didnt live very long with themC. the family was extremely largeD. he was too young when he lived with them5. Which of the following statement is tru
11、e?A. The author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scientist.B. The authors brothers and sisters were good at music and languages.C. The author read a lot of books about the natural world and the oil industry.D. The author spent a lot of time working on riddles. Passage 2Question 6 to 10 ar
12、e based on the following passage: If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, t
13、ell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have thei
14、r meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.
15、The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. (77) They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.With so many loopholes(漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a hea
16、ven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account
17、 of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.(78) In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?6.While taking a taxi in Finla
18、nd, _A. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver B. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi rideC. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to goD. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying7. We know
19、 from the passage that big hotels in Finland_A. provide meal for only those who live in the hotelsB. provide meals for any dinersC. provide free wine and charge for foodD. are mostly poorly managed8. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. The workers in Finland are paid by t
20、he hour.B. The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.9. The word “those” in the last paragraph probably refers to _A. peopl
21、e who often take taxisB. people who often have meals in big hotelsC. people who are dishonestD. people who are worthy of trust10. It can be concluded that _A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily life B. Finland has been a good place for cheatsC. the Finnish society is of very high moral lev
22、elD. all the Finns are richPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to ta
23、ke on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations. The busyness also adds another factor: the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly.Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computer
24、s, DVDs. CDs, television, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle.The media provide entertainment and information. (79)Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy
25、 lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard(轰炸) their audience with perfect body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best thing
26、s to do.Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution , such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. (80)Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.It is important factor influencing healthy lifesty
27、les is motivation. Or the desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough!11. The passage is mainly about _.A. benefits of a healthy life styleB. demands of daily life C. factors affecting a healthy lifestyleD. a positive approach
28、to healthy living 12. The word “sedentary” in Paragraph 4 probable means _. A. having a lot of things to do B. involving little exercise or physical activityC. being isolated from the outside worldD. experiencing a lot of stress13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor l
29、eading to the popularity of fast food?A. Cheap price. B. The media. C. Busy lifestyle. D. Convenience14. Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to have a healthy lifestyle?A. Pollution. B. Economic factors.C. Dependence upon cars.D. Influence of family or friends.15. According to th
30、e author, _ may be the most important factor influencing healthy lifestyles.A. technology B. cultural background C. environment D. the desire to be healthy Part Vocabulary and StructureDirections: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B,
31、C and D . Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. Hearing the gunshot, all the birds flew _ every direction.A. in B. on C. to D. toward 17. The factory had to _ number of employees becaus
32、e of the economic decline in the country.A. lay out B. lay off C. lay aside D. lay down18. His parents _ his money, so he is in trouble now.A. cut off B. cut through C. gave up D. brought down19. Can you _ the difference _ the two phrases?A. tell, between B. speak, from C. say, of D. talk, between20
33、. If anyone happens to drop in while I am out, _ him or her leave a message.A. have B. get C. ask D. tell21. There is no doubt _ you will pass the exam this time. You have worked so hard in the past months.A. whether B. that C. if D. what 22. I _ the boy to save money, but he wouldnt listen.A. hoped
34、 B. suggested C. wanted D. made23. I made a call to my parents yesterday. To my disappointment, _ of them answered it.A. either B. none C. neither D. nobody24. No matter _ he is able to come to the party or not, we will invite him.A. when B. whether C. how D. why 25. The idea _ to him in his dream a
35、nd he decided to carry it out.A. happened B. struck C. appeared D. occurred26. He would have paid _ for the house if the salesgirl had insisted because he really wanted it.A. twice as much B. much as twice C. as much twice D. twice much as 27. They decided to chase the cow away _ it did more damage.
36、A. unless B. until C. before D. although28. We wanted a new table for dinner, so my father bought _ from a furniture store yesterday.A. itself B. one C. himself D. another29. A library with five thousand books _ to the nation as a gift.A. is offered B. has offered C. are offered D. have offered30. _
37、 is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.A. Which B. When C. What D. As31. It is no _ talking to him, because he will never change his mind.A. help B. use C. time D. way 32. The way I thought of _ the animal was of great value.A. protecting B. protect C. being protected D. to prote
38、ct 33. In another year or so, you _ all about it.A. forget B. would forget C. have forgotten D. will have forgotten 34. No one here believes the reason _ he gave for his lateness.A. that B. why C. for which D. what 35. The novel I bought last week is worth _ ,I think.A. reading B. being read C. to r
39、ead D. to be read36. After the fire, _ would otherwise be a cultural center is now reduced to a pile of ashes.A. that B. it C. which D. what 37. Did you notice the little boy _ away?A. took the candy and run B. taking the candy and run C. take the candy and run D. who taking the candy and running38.
40、 _ gives people more knowledge of the society than literature. A. Anything B. Nothing C. Something D. Everything 39. If Mary catches _ her diary, shell be angry.A. you reading B. yours reading C. you read D. you to read40. Dont worry me now, I will mend that coat _.A. by and by B. off and on C. back
41、 an forth D. now and then 41. Please join us. We can easily make _ for one more at this table.A. seat B. place C. room D. space 42. You may depend on _ will not repeat his mistakes. A. it that B. that C. him that D. which that 43. “That latest car must have cost you a pretty penny.” “Oh, no ,_.”A. i
42、t didnt B. it mustnt C. it hasnt D. it must havent 44. _ the first to use nuclear weapons. A. At no time China will be B. Never China will be C. Will China never be D. At no time will China be 45. Encouragement is sometimes much more _ than criticism.A. effective B. efficient C. executive D. extensi
43、ve Part Identification Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 46. Two woman teachers and four girl students were pr
44、aised at the meeting yesterday.A B C D47. After she got married, Lily went to see her mother each other week.A B C D48. There will be more than three hundreds students taking part in the sports meet.A B C D49.While shopping, people sometimes cant help persuading into buying something they dont A B C
45、 really need.D50. We are all for your proposal that the discussion is to be put off.A B C D51. Factory workers had to work very hard before, so had farmers.A B C D52. He finds it easier to do the cooking himself than teaching his wife to cook.A B C D53. There was too much dust that we couldnt see wh
46、at was happening.A B C D54. The boy did not have to leave the next day because he got his visa extending.A B C D55. What does Mr. Johnson like? Hes a friendly sort of man. I like to work with him.A B C DPart ClozeDirections: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are
47、4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fit into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. A young woman was driving through the _56 countryside. It was dark and raining. Suddenl
48、y she saw an old woman _57 the side of the road, _58_ her hand out as if she wanted _59_. “I cant _60_ her out in this weather,” the woman said to herself, so she stopped the car and opened the door.“Do you want a lift?” she asked. The old woman _61 and climbed into the car. After a _62 she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?” The old woman shook her head. “_63_,” thought the young woman. She
