1、2006年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案一、Phonetics (5 points)?Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D.Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation.Mark your answer by b
2、lackening the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET .第1题单选 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.commandB.commonC.commentD.communist参考答案：A第2题单选 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.ifB.ofC.loafD.grief参考答案：B第3题单选 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.particleB.partnerC.partialD.particular参考答案：D第4题单选 选出下面读音不同的选项()。A.hereB.mereC.nowhereD.sincere参考答案：C第5题单选 选出下面读音不同的选
3、项()。A.pleasureB.measureC.treasureD.insure参考答案：D二、Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)?Directions: 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
4、 ANSWER SHEET .第6题单选 Since arriving in New York, Thomas ( ) over 15 job interviews.A.hasB.hadC.has hadD.is having参考答案：C第7题单选 You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ( ) they disagree.A.howB.whichC.thatD.where参考答案：D第8题单选 The sandwiches ( ) by your mother were very delicious.A.makeB.
5、makingC.madeD.were made参考答案：C第9题单选 The doctor asking Bob to quit ( ) because of his health.A.smokeB.smokesC.smokingD.to smoke参考答案：C第10题单选 This brand of computer is ( ) more expensive than I expected.A.plentyB.a lotC.plenty ofD.a lot of参考答案：B第11题单选 This sound doesnt ( ) in Chinese, so its difficult f
6、or the students to pronounce.A.happenB.occurC.come aboutD.take place参考答案：B第12题单选 You may borrow this dictionary ( ) you keep it clean.A.as long asB.so far asC.in caseD.even if参考答案：A第13题单选 Normally Dr. Mackenzie is rather ( ) but sometimes he talks freely about himself.A.sociableB.reservedC.openD.ign
7、orant参考答案：B第14题单选 Mr. Smith receivers the order that he ( ) the documents to the new product meeting for further discussion.A.bringB.bringsC.will bringD.has brought参考答案：A第15题单选 Most of the athletes have come to understand: what matters ( ) not wining but participating .A.isB.areC.wasD.were参考答案：A第16题
8、单选 When Mr. Kentucky fell ill, his son took ( ) the business from him.A.toB.inC.afterD.over参考答案：D第17题单选 I cannot find my umbrella. I must have ( ) it on the bus yesterday.A.lostB.leftC.forgottenD.neglected参考答案：B第18题单选 By the year 2100, many different means of transportation ( ).A.will developB.will
9、have developedC.will be developingD.will have been developed参考答案：D第19题单选 A: What did you do last weekend?B:( ) went on a picnic.A.I, Tom and JohnB.Tom, John and IC.Tom, John and meD.Tom, I and John参考答案：B第20题单选 China has been following the foreign policy to develop relations with other countries on t
10、he ( ) of the five principles of peaceful co-existence.A.basisB.baseC.accountD.foundation参考答案：A三、Cloze (20 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding
11、 letter on ANSWER SHEET .Twenty years ago, kids in school never heard of the Internet. Now, Ill ( 21) you cant find a single person in your city who hasnt heard of it. The “net” in the word “Internet” really ( 22 )for network. A network is two or more computers connected together so that all types o
12、f information can be ( 23 ) or sent from one computer to anther. You nay enjoy using it to do research for a school project, ( 24 ) your favorite songs or communicating with friends and family. Information is accessed through web pages that companies, organizations and individuals ( 25) and post. It
13、s like a ( 26 ) notice board that the whole world uses! But since anyone can put anything on the Internet, you also have to be careful and use your best ( 27 ) and a little common sense.What you read on a piece of paper someone sticks on a notice-board doesnt necessarily mean its good information, o
14、r even correct. So you have to be ( 28 ) what people are talking about, especially if youre doing research! When youre emailing people, you still have to be very careful. If youve never met the person youre communicating with online, you could be on dangerous ground! You should never give ( 29 ) any
15、 personal information to someone you dont know, not even your name! And just like you cant believe the information on every website out there, you cant ( 30 ) on strangers on the Internet, either. Just like you could make up things about yourself to tell someone, someone else could do the same to yo
16、u!第21题单选 在(21)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.blameB.beatC.betD.beg参考答案：C第22题单选 在(22)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.asksB.looksC.standsD.searches参考答案：C第23题单选 在(23)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.takenB.sharedC.borrowedD.traded参考答案：B第24题单选 在(24)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.practicingB.writingC.loadingD.downloading参考答案：D第25题单选 在(25)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.discoverB.createC.find
17、D.weave参考答案：B第26题单选 在(26)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.giantB.transparentC.physicalD.mechanical参考答案：A第27题单选 在(27)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.talentB.confidenceC.physicalD.mechanical参考答案：C第28题单选 在(28)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.sureB.hesitantC.doubtfulD.secure参考答案：A第29题单选 在(29)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.inB.upC.outD.off参考答案：C第30题单选 在(30)处填入的最佳答案是()。A.actB.
18、relyC.callD.put参考答案：B四、Reading Comprehension (75 points)Directions: There are four reading passages in this part.Each passage is followed by five questions.For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D.Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on ANSWER SH
19、EET .Passage oneExpecting a Baby?HEALTHY BABY: Manitobas Prenatal (怀孕期的) Benefit and Community Support Programs.Its whats inside that countsWhat youre pregnant, its important that you eat well to help you and your growing baby. Thats why if you live in Manitoba and your net family income is less tha
20、t $32,000 a year, the Manitoba government offers you a monthly cheque during your pregnancy to help you buy healthy foods and prepare for your babys arrival.How to applyPick up an application form from medical offices, Healthy Baby community programs or by calling the number below. The application f
21、orm must include a medical note indicating your babys due date, so see your health care provider early .More support for you and your babyThrough Healthy Child Manitoba, Healthy Baby also offers community programs which help you to learn more about nutrition, health and parenting a baby.For more inf
22、ormation, please call:9451301 (in Winnipeg)18888480140 (at no cost)9451305TDD(Telephone Device for the Deaf)第31题单选 What program is this passage about?A.Baby foodB.Low-income familiesC.Womens healthD.Birth and growth of healthy babies参考答案：D第32题单选 Who can enjoy the benefits of the program?A.pregnant w
23、omen of high riskB.pregnant women of first childC.pregnant women in good healthD.pregnant women with low income参考答案：D第33题单选 The most important information to be filled in the application form is( )A.the pregnant womans nameB.when the baby is due to arriveC.the pregnant womans medical historyD.in whi
24、ch hospital the baby is to be delivered参考答案：B第34题单选 Healthy baby will also provide more help in all aspects but ( )A.baby educationB.baby nutritionC.baby parentingD.baby health参考答案：A第35题单选 For further information, the deaf can ( )A.call 9451305 TDDB.dial 1-8888480140C.visit their health care provide
25、rD.send email to a medical office参考答案：APassage twoIn the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic achievements and confident that their degree would help them to find a good job.However, in the past four year the job market has changed dramatically. This years college gra
26、duates are facing one of the worst job markets. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose State University, got a degree working are getting laid off and dont have jobs, so its even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.Four years ago, the future looked bright for his class of 2006.
27、T here were many high-tech(“dotcom”) job opportunities, graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as health insurance and paid vacations. However,“Times have changed. its a new market,” according to an officer of the university.The office
28、r says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several short-time jobs, and they majored in fields that are still paying well, such as accounting or nursing.Even teaching is not a secure profession now. Ryan Stewart wanted to be a
29、 teacher, but instead he will probably go back to school in order to become a college teacher. He thinks college teaching could be a good career even in a bad economy.In conclusion, these days a college degree does not automatically lead to a good job with a high salary. Some students can only hope
30、that the value of their degree will increase in the future.第36题单选 What did a college degree mean to people in the past?A.It was a proof of their professional skillB.It would guarantee their quick promotioC.It built up their confidence in the job markeD.It would help them to start an academic caree参考
31、答案：C第37题单选 Ryan Steward has not got any job offer because ( )A.there are too many graduates of his majoB.he wants to find a job with very high salaryC.he has not received a degree in the universityD.the job market has changed greatly since 2002参考答案：D第38题单选 According to the passage, ( ) had the best
32、job prospects in 2002.A.computer scienceB.accountingC.teachingD.nursing参考答案：A第39题单选 Why does Ryan Steward want to be a college teacher?A.Teaching jobs are well-paiB.He majored in teaching in the university .C.College teaching is less challenging than high-tech jobD.College teaching career wont be in
33、fluenced by econom参考答案：D第40题单选 It can be concluded from the passage that ( )A.the value of a college degree has decreased nowB.new college graduates today cant find jobsC.a college degree can still lead to a good jobD.graduates must prepare early to find jobs参考答案：APassage threeSharon Keating was wor
34、ried about her kids when she got a divorce. Her daughter says,“I was feeling like down and sad even though I didnt really show it.Judith Wallenstein says problems from divorce can last many years. They can show up when the kids are adults. And the kids have their have their own trouble. Wallenstein
35、studied 93 children over a generation. The results can be found in her book.She says that children of divorce are more likely to have problems with drugs. They are far more likely to seek therapy. About 40 percent of them avoid marriage themselves. When they do marry, fail at nearly twice the usual
36、rate. It is hard for them to trust. They are afraid of failing.Critics say Wallenstein had too few children in her study. They think that Wallenstein stresses too much from a small study. Other things may be the cause of the kids problems. The study does not compare kids from divorced families with
37、kids from “healthy” families.第41题单选 Which word can best describe the kids from divorced families according to Paragraph 1?A.OffensiveB.RelievedC.DepressedD.Prejudiced参考答案：C第42题单选 Children from divorced families who marry later will ( )A.have no trust in other peopleB.be more likely to get divorcedC.
38、firmly protect their marriageD.have stable marriage参考答案：B第43题单选 Wallensteins study showed that ( )A.divorce left the children many problemsB.all the problems showed up right after the divorceC.divorce could be avoidedD.divorce made the children mature earlier参考答案：A第44题单选 Which of the following is cr
39、itics opinion?A.Healthy families do not have problemB.All the related factors were considered in the studC.Divorce is the only cause of child problemD.The number of families studied was not sufficien参考答案：D第45题单选 Today children from divorced families ( )A.have no more problemsB.are getting more care
40、and helpC.are less able to handle their problemsD.are told not to talk about their problems参考答案：BPassage fourIt is still sometimes difficult to understand why those between ages 10 and 18 would endanger their lives by joining armed forces or rebel groups and become fighting soldiers. The recently pu
41、blished book, Young Soldiers, Why They Choose to Fight by Rachel Brett and Irma Specht, tries to find an answer.There is no doubt that children fight in most armed conflicts today. While international attention focuses largely on those who are forced into battles, thousands more enlist(应征入伍) volunta
42、rily.In an attempt to understand the young who take up arms, Brett and Specht interviewed 53 boy and girl soldiers and ex-soldiers from around the world, Afghanistan, Colombia, the Republic of the Congo for example. All interviewees were involved with armed groups before the age of 18 and all classi
43、fied themselves as volunteers.What these two field officers heard is “I joined involuntarilyif you have nothing, you volunteer for the army”. Other reasons young people gave are selfdefense, revenge, poverty, and unemploy-ment.But while it is common knowledge that most child soldiers come from poor
44、and disadvantaged backgrounds, Young Soldiers shows that the issue is far more complex. Many poor child do not join the army. The environmental, educational, social, cultural, and highly personal factors determine whether someone decides to join up or not.The battlefield is not a place children. One
45、 young soldier described being there as “too sad an experience”. The authors hope that by understanding why teenagers join up, those child soldiers should know how to discourage others from the same tragedy.第46题单选Young Soldiers, Why They Choose to Fight is ( )A.a bookB.a magazineC.a news reportD.a TV program参考答案：A第47题单选 According to Paragraph 3, Brett and Spechts interviewees ( )A.join armed forces under 18B.considered going into the army their dutyC.were only from Afri
