1、2018 年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及答案第卷(选择题，共 125分) I. Phonetics(5 points）Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked a, b, and pare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answ
2、er by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.A.captain B.sustain C.contain D.retain2.A.pension B. mission C.tension D.revision3.A.actress B.business C.excess D.endless4.A.combination B.climbing C.bamboo D.ambition5.A.blew B.crew C.sew D.JewII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)D
3、irections: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. asked two passers-by how to get to the new railway station, but
4、of them knew it.A.none B.either C.neither D.both7. The boss wants to talk to you. He seems unhappy with your performance.Oh,I be in trouble. I hope he wont fire me.A.must B.can C.should D. would8. my daughter reaches the age of eighteen she can apply for driving license.A.Unless B.Because C.Since D.
5、Once9. Ill consider Ms. Smith tonight, but I am not sure if I have the time.A.to see B.seeing C.to have seen D.see10. The train to arrive at 11: 30, but it was an hour late.A.was supposed B.is supposed C.supposes D.supposed11. Bob doesnt look his age. I think hes somewhere .A. in forty B. in forties
6、 C. in his forty D. in his forties12. I feel very excited the thought of joining my family in a week.A.on B.for C.at D.in13. a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.A. Finding B.Having found C.We finding D.We found14. Despite the sudden breakdown of the General Manager, work is going on in t
7、he company. A. usual B. routine C. normal D. regular15. At such a time of crisis, we must try to all differences and stick together.A. set apart B. set back C. set aside D. set down16. Many governments are now taking to reduce smoking in public places.A.steps B.sides C.effect D.change17. The employe
8、es more enthusiastic about their work since their pay rose.A.are B. have been C. were D. will be 18. Children dont understand initially what they are reciting, but it will have an impact on their thinking.A.casually B.especially C.regularly D.gradually19. The university regulations require that the
9、students at least 90% of the lectures. A.attended B.to attend C.would attend D.attend20. In October 2007, the Change-1 satellite was successfully at Xichang.A.launched B. presented C.regulated D. engaged. Cloze(30 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices mar
10、ked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The destruction of habitats(栖息地) all over the world is the primary reason species are becoming extinct(灭绝) or endangered. Houses， highways，dams， industrial buildings
11、， and ever-spreading- farms now dominate 21 formerly occupied by forests， deserts， and wetlands. 22 the beginning of European settlement in America， 23 over 65，000，000 acres of wetlands have been drained. One million acres alone vanished 24 1985 and 1995.habitat destruction can be 25 or it can be su
12、btle occurring over a 26 period of time without being noticed. 27 such as sewage from cities and chemical runoff from farms, can change the 28 and quantity of water in streams and rivers. To 29 living in a delicately balanced habitat, this disturbance can be as 30 as the clear-cutting of a rainfores
13、t.31 remaining habitats are carved into smaller and smaller pockets or islands, remaining species are forced to exist in these 32 areas, which causes further habitat 33. These species become less adaptable to environmental 34 in fact, they become 35 endangered Scientists believe that when a habitat
14、is cut by 90%, one-half of its plants, animals and insects will become extinct.21.A.landscapes B. cities C.maps D. pictures22.A.At B. Before C.After D.Since23.A.for example B.in addition C.at last D.after all24.A.both B.in C.between D.before 25.A.simple B.beneficial C. interesting D. obvious26.A.lon
15、g B.short C.happy D. sad27.A.Construction B.Pollution C.Farming D.Living28.A.amount B.purity C.nature D.quality29.A.people B.species C.plants D.insects30.A.effective B.small C. fatal D.surprising31.A.How B. Whether C. Before D. As32.A.crowded B.extensive C.large D. bare33.A.reform B.destruction C.su
16、pport D.discovery34.A.improvements B.changes C.protection D.development35.A.even B.far C.more D.lessIV. Reading Comprehension( 60 points)Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A,
17、B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWoman nabbed for a DUI at same crash spotWed May 21, 2:17 AM ETTRUCKEE， Calif.Call it drunken driving deja vu(记忆幻觉). For the second time in five months， a 23-year-old California woman has been arre
18、sted after she crashed her car while driving under the influence(DUI)at the exact same spot north of Lake Tahoe.And to top it off, Truckee Police say that in both cases, her blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.The police say Melissa Dennison of Truckee crashed at about no
19、on on Sunday on Glenshire Drive just south of the Glenshire Bridge. They say she was extremely drunk and had trouble standing or walking.Her blood alcohol level initially was measured at 346. The legal limit.08.Sergeant J. Litchie said Dennison also had been charged with a DUI in January when she cr
20、ashed at the same spot and registered a blood alcohol level of 380. If found guilty of the second offense, she faces up to 10 years in prison and fines in excess of 2.000.A telephone message the Associated Press left at a listing for Dennison in Truckee on Tuesday was not immediately returned.36. Wh
21、o is the author of the passage?A. A passenger.B. A policeman.C. A judge.D. A journalist.37. Why couldnt the woman stand and walk?A. She had lost too much blood.B. She was scared.C. She drank too much.D. She had a sudden stomachache.38. Why could the woman be imprisoned for 10 years?A. She was caught
22、 DUI twice.B. She had her car crashed.C. She refused to take a blood test.D. She drove without driving license.s39. What does the word“nabbed“in the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage TwoThere were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had the
23、most influence on European and American civilizations were the Greek and the Roman. Often these two cultures are lumped together in our minds, as if they were really exactly alike. But that is not the case. In many ways the Greeks and the Romans could not have been more different.The Greeks were tru
24、ly democratic, often without a single leader but instead governed by a group of men chosen by the people. The Romans were semi-democratic. They had a governing Senate, but the political power was mostly or completely in the hands of a single emperor.Both cultures were great builders. But the constru
25、ction interests of the two cultures were also different. The Greeks tended to be more artistic. Their buildings were well constructed and they were especially interested in temples, columns, and decorative forms. The Romans, on the other hand, were more engineers than artists. They concentrated thei
26、r efforts on urban planning, well-functioning water pipes, and the best roads.Only in cooking and eating habits are the two cultures really similar. Both peoples ate very well indeed: lots of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy meals, holding at the same time long discussions and tasting exce
27、llent wines.In fact, it would probably be fair to say that they both loved life in their warm,sea-oriented climates and they both lived a full life.40. What is the first paragraph about?A. The Greek and the Roman were similar.B. People misunderstood European civilization.C. Greek civilization was qu
28、ite different from Roman civilization.D. European civilization influenced American civilization greatly.41. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The Romans had more political awareness.B. The Romans had less political freedom and democracy.C. The Romans had more freedom to choose their leader.D. The Ro
29、mans had fewer people elected into the government.42. What were the Greeks famous for?A. The overall planning of a city or a town.B. The artistic decoration of the buildings.C. The practical functions of the buildings.aD. The system of water supply and transportation.43. How are the two cultures ali
30、ke?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage ThreeAs recently as three decades ago, many Americans believed that using credit was an unwise and dangerous way to pay for what they bought. Some even thought that owing money to a stor
31、e or a credit company was something to be ashamed of. Good citizens, they believed, always bought what they wanted with real money and they paid the full price immediately. Today, however, all that has changed. Credit, as some observers have noted, has become a way of life in the United States. More
32、 and more Americans now are depending on those small pieces of plastic, credit cards, to pay for large purchases such as televisions, record players or furniture. Many people today would consider it unusual not to use a credit card to pay for a costly restaurant dinner, a hotel room or an airline tr
33、ip. And there are some situations in which Americans must have credit cards. If they want the temporary use of a car, for example, they first must give the car rental company the number of their credit card. That number is considered a guarantee that they will return the car and payCredit cards offe
34、r two major services to Americans. First of all, they are easier and safer to carry than large amounts of money. Second, they permit people to borrow, to have the immediate pleasure of owning something, even if they do not have enough money to pay for it at the time. With credit cards people pay for
35、 goods or services at the end of each month instead of when they buy them. And when the time does come to pay, most credit cards offer people a choice. They can pay all of what they owe for the month or they can just pay usually between 5 and 10 percent of what they owe.44. What do Americans feel ab
36、out using credit cards nowadays according to the passage?A. They consider it valuable. B. They regard it as a shame.C. They think it dangerous.D. They find it quite convenient.45. Why does the car rental company ask for the credit card number?A. To prevent the overuse of the car.B. To make sure that
37、 the car wont be damaged.C. To make sure the user return the car and pay for using it.D. To ensure that the car is safely and timely returned.46. What advantage can credit card holders have?A. They can choose not to pay for their purchases.B. They can easily borrow money at a lower interest.C. They
38、can own something before they actually pay for it.D. They can pay only a small amount of what they owe.47. What is the best title for the passage?A. Credit-a Way of Life in AmericaB. Credit Services in America C. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage FourAt the
39、 1893 Columbian Exposition, a World Fair held in Chicago, chocolate-making machinery made in Germany was displayed. It caught the eye of M. S. Hershey, who saw the potential for chocolate. He installed chocolate machinery in his factory in Lancaster, and produced his first chocolate bars in 1894. Ot
40、her Americans began mixing in other materials to make up new candy bars throughout the end of the 1890s and the early 1900s. But it was World War I that really brought attention to the candy bar. The U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps requested various American chocolate manufacturers to provide 20 to 4
41、0 pound blocks of chocolate to be shipped to quartermaster bases. The blocks were cut into smaller distributed to American soldiers in Europe. Eventually the task of making smaller pieces was turned back to the manufacturers. By the end of the war when the soldiers arrived home, the American candy b
42、ar business was assured. Why? Because the returning soldiers had grown fond of chocolate candy and wanted more of the same. As a result from that time on and through the 1920s, candy bar manufacturers became established throughout the United States, and as many as 40, 000 different candy bars appear
43、ed on the scene.The original candy bar industry had its start on the eastern coast in such cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The industry soon spread to the Midwest because shipping and raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and milk were easily available. Chicago became the seat of th
44、e candy bar industry and is even today an important base.48. Why did M. S. Hershey start the production of chocolate bars?A. He was deeply impressed by the Columbian Exposition.B. He realized that it was possible for chocolate to become popularC. There was nothing to produce in his factory in Lancas
45、ter.D. He was interested in the chocolate machinery displayed at the fair49. Which event brought the booming of American candy bar business?A. The adding of new materials.B. The demand in the army during WWI. C. The purchase of new machinesD. The appearance of smaller candy bars.50. What does the un
46、derlined word “seat“in the last paragraph most probably mean?A. Focus.B. Position.C. Chair.D. Center51. What is this passage mainly about?A. World Fair held in Chicago in 1893.B. The popularity of the American candy bar industry.oC. The candy bar industry during World War.D. The spread of the candy
47、bar business to the Midwest.Passage FiveMark Twain is one of Americas much-beloved authors, creating imaginative and humorous classics for children and adults alike, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper,and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain passed away in 1910, leaving
48、 behind a treasure of great literature. But now, 100 years after his death, hell have a brand-new book on the shelves: a three-volume autobiography.Twain hasnt been keeping busy in his tomb it was his wish that publishers wait until 100 years after his death to publish his memoirs ) which he spent t
49、he last decade of his life working on.The autobiography totals more than 5,000 pages, and likely wont be all sunshine and roses. It seems that Twain harbored some bitterness against former girlfriends and ex-friends. He also writes negatively about politicians of his day, such as Teddy Roosevelt. Its likely that he requested such a long lead time for the memoirs because he didnt want to hurt the feelings of anyone mentioned in this work.Although small sections of the memoirs have been previously published the autobiography has never been a
