2018年宁夏成人高考专升本英语真题及答案.doc

1、2018年宁夏成人高考专升本英语真题及答案第卷(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 answer

2、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)Dire

3、ctions: 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 of

4、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.On

5、ce9. 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 C

6、. 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 the

7、 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 employees

8、 more enthusiastic about their work since their pay rose.A.are B. have been C. were D. will be18. 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 stu

9、dents 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 marked

10、 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 sub

12、tle 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 rainforest

13、. 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 spot Wed May 21, 2:17 AM ET TRUCKEE， 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 ar

18、rested 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 abou

19、t noon 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 s

20、he crashed 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.

21、36. Who 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

22、caught 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 wordnabbedin the title mean?A. Arrested.B. Attacked.C. Charged.D. Punished.Passage Two There were many different cultures in the ancient world, but the two that had

23、 the 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 we

24、re truly 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

25、construction 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 concentrat

26、ed their 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 tasti

27、ng excellent 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 civilizatio

28、n was quite 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

29、. The Romans 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 cult

30、ures alike?A. Both loved the sea.B. Both lived long lives.C. Both loved cookingD. Both enjoyed talking over meals.Passage Three As 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

31、to a store 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 Stat

32、es. More 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 ai

33、rline trip. 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 pay Credit c

34、ards offer 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 peopl

35、e pay for 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 American

36、s feel about 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

37、sure that 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

38、.C. They 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 AmericaC. Convenience of Living in AmericaD. History of Credit Cards in AmericaPassage Fo

39、ur At the 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

40、 1894. Other 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 provid

41、e 20 to 40 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 America

42、n candy bar 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 ba

43、rs appeared 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

44、seat of the 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

45、 in Lancaster.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 do

46、es the underlined word seatin 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

47、 candy bar business to the Midwest.Passage Five Mark 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,

48、 leaving 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 the last decade of his life working on.