1、北京地區(qū)成人本科學(xué)士學(xué)位英語統(tǒng)一考試.05.11Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: 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 blacken the corresp

2、onding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1 Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: Is that 6 a.m. workout getting in the way of good sleep? Dont think your fat cellswont notice. A new study published in The Annals of Internal Medicine (a medicaljournal) finds that inadequate shut-eye

3、has a harmful effect on fat calls, reducing theirability to respond to insulin (胰島素) by about 30 percent. Over the long-term，thisdecreased response could set-the stage for type-2 diabetes (a medical condition in which someone has too much sugar in his or her blood), fatty liver disease and weight ga

4、in. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that theres“an intimate relationship between the amount of sleep we get and our ability to maintain a good，healthy body weight”says sleep expert Helene Emsellem，director of the Center for Sleep and Wake Disorders in Chevy Chase，Maryland. (76) But Amer

5、icans dont seem to be getting the message that we need seven to nine hours per night. More than 1 in 5 of us，according to a report form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention，is getting six or fewer hours of sleep per night，on average.So how did researchers study fat cells in the Annals pape

6、r? Matthew Brady of the University of Chicago and a group of colleagues selected and persuaded seven volunteers to take part in the research project. They were all young，thin and healthy and agreed to sleep for eight nights in a sleep lab. “For four nights they were allowed to stay in bed for 8.5 ho

7、urs a night，” says Brady. Then ，a month later，they came back for four additional nightsbut this time they were allowed just 4.5 hours of sleep per night. And after each visit，researchers got a sample of their fat.(77) Brady explains that the fat cells responded significantly to the loss of sleep. “I

8、 was very surprised to be honest，Bad things can happen when fat cells become less responsive to insulin. “Fat cells are actually your friend，”he says.“Theyre there to store lipids(血脂).”When lipids stay inside the cells，your body can utilize the fat when youre exercising or sleeping or going about yo

9、ur day.“However，when fat cells start to become insulin resistant，the lipids start to leach out of the fat cells and rise in the bloodstream，” Brady says.1. According to the passage，lack of the sleep for a long while can probably lead to all of the following EXCEPT_. 第一段最后一句A. heart disease B. weight

10、 gain C. diabetes D. liver disease2. The main idea of the third paragraph is_. 第一句 A. how to write a medical research paper B. how to avoid sleep loss C. how the research was conducted D. how to conduct a medical experiment3. What does the word “l(fā)each” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Leap B.

11、 Lead. C. Lead. D. Leak. 泄露4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. We will be in trouble if our fat cells become less responsive to insulin.B. More and more studies are done to study the link between sleep and weight. C. More than 20% of Americans are net getting enough sle

12、ep. D. Fat cells are there to help us maintain a good health.5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Poor Sleep May Lead to Too Much Stored Fat and Disease B. Sleep Experts Had Exciting Findings in a Fat Study C. Americans Should Have More Than Six Hours of SleepD. Bad

13、Things Happen if Fat Cells Become Our Friend這篇短文講睡眠的重要性，局限性的睡眠會引起種種不良的后果。76句的翻譯是：但是美國人似乎仍不明白：我們每晚需要7至9小時(shí)的睡眠。77句的翻譯是：布萊德解釋說：脂肪細(xì)胞對睡眠的減少會產(chǎn)生強(qiáng)烈的反映。1至5題的答案是：ACDDBPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: The top of the world is a wonderland. In winter, the temperature often falls to -

14、30 and the sun never rises. The ocean is surrounded by frozen ground. There are few people or trees, but to polar bears, the Arctic (北極) is home. (78) Polar bears have thick fur，big paws and other features that make them wellprepared for life in their tough environment. In fact，they need the Arctic

15、sea ice for survival. But climate change is causing larger and larger areas of summer sea ice to melt (融化). Experts say that if warming patterns continue，the Arctic could be free of summer sea ice by 2050.They may cause two-thirds of the worlds 20,000 polar bears to be gone by then too. Polar bears

16、cant survive for long on land. Seals are their main source of food. The only place where polar bears can hunt seals is on the ice.(79) Although these bears are strong swimmers, they are no match for lightning swift seals in the water. A polar bear has brilliantly clever strategies to overcome this d

17、isadvantage. In winter the bear waits motionless beside a seals breathing hole，which is a narrow tunnel through the ice. Often many hours pass before the seal comes up for air and the bear kills it with a powerful blow of its paw. In summer, the polar bears that live on land eat very little and wait

18、 for the sea ice to return. With the sea ice forming later in the year and melting earlier，polar bears do not have enough opportunity to hunt and eat. Less sea ice makes it harder for the bears to catch the seals. The bears must swim longer distances between ice packs(大片浮冰)，and they cant always make

19、 it. The ice is also getting thinner. These conditions can cause polar-bear cubs to become separated form their mothers, who provide them with food. Steven Amstrup is the chief scientist of Polar Bears International. The group aims to save the bears and their home. “The more people who see polar bea

20、rs and understand their difficult situation, the better the chance well alter our warming path in time to save them,” he says.6. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Climate Change in the Arctic B. How to Protect the Environment C. The Arctic Is Home to Polar Bears D. Polar Bears in Danger7.

21、Where do polar bears usually hunt seals?A. On land. B. In open watar. C. In openings in the sea ice. D. At the bottom of the sea.8. The word “cubs” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to_. A. adults B. babies C. hunters D. enemies9. According to the passage, which of the following statemen

22、ts is TRUE? A. Starving polar bears are increasingly coming into villages, where they may be killed either for food or safety. B. Polar bears can spend their entire lives on land if the sea ice melts completely. C. Two-thirds of the worlds polar bears may disappear by 2050 as global warming continue

23、s. D. The growing distance between ice packs is not a problem for polar bears, because they are excellent swimmers.10. Whats the mission of Polar Bears International? A. Saving energy. B. Conducting scientific research.C. Seeking international cooperation. D. Saving polar bears and their home.這篇短文講地

24、球變暖使北極熊處境危險(xiǎn)。78句的翻譯是：北極熊有厚密的皮毛、寬敞的腳掌以及其她特性，這些特性使她們可以適應(yīng)艱苦的環(huán)境。79句的翻譯是：盡管北極熊是游泳健將，在水中，她們也無法與迅速的敏捷的海豹匹敵。6至10題的答案是：DCBCDPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: Imagine a school that expected its students to become literate (有讀寫能力的)without any formal instruction. Most parents would

25、be alarmed by such an approach，which would leave their children confused and with gaps in their understanding. This however has been the philosophy on character development in many of our schools. Why is the development of character seen as somehow different from the other skills that we teach? Of c

26、ourse there will always be learning by osmosis(耳濡目染) in any school, but as a teacher and primary school head I have found that a childs moral literacy is strengthened when they acquire the building blocks of good character such as consideration, courage and honor: qualities which are commonly known

27、as virtue(美德). I personally find that exploring a virtue over a two-week period provides a simple and effective program that allows for the creative input of both teacher and student and a chance for the virtue to embed(使融入) itself. Once a lesson on a virtue such as honesty has been completed we nee

28、d to allow time for children to practice this concept just as would be the case with fractions or verbs. Allowing children to role play a situation such as making up excuses to cover a mistake can be enormously interesting, and the drama can be frozen allowing the characters to be questioned about t

29、heir feelings and motives. (80) Its also a safe way for children to experience for themselves how a lie usually goes out of control. Our role as educators is also to look for opportunities to help our students as they attempt to strengthen their characters. When something goes wrong we guide the you

30、ng person to the virtue that will prevent it from happening again. For instance, when a student thoughtlessly disturbs the calm atmosphere of the library, instead of a response such as,” that was really disrespectful and selfish of you! ” we draw out from them the required virtue: “ When youre walki

31、ng through the library, what virtues do you need to use ? ”11. Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. Teaching morals and values has been a frequently discussed topic in the past few years. B. The author and his staff embed virtues into lessons and school life to encourage charac

32、ter development in children.C. Kids throughout the population face the same needs, the same challenges, and the same realities in their lives. D. Role plays are an excellent way of getting students to practice their English.12. We can infer from the first peragraph that_.A. there tends to be disagre

33、ement about what character education isB. most parents are not satisfied with the teaching methods adopted in schoolsC. the approach to character education is generally considered different from the approaches to other skillsD. more and more schools are adopting strategies to improve school attendan

34、ce13. The word “philosophy” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to_. A. study B. subject C. viewpoint D. investigation14. The author is a_.A. teacher B librarian C. reporter D manager15. Which of the following is NOT mentionad in the passage as a way to build character in children?A. Story

35、readings and discussions, B. Osmosis.C. Taking every opportunity to teach character. D.Role play.這篇短文講美德與學(xué)生發(fā)展之間的關(guān)系。80句的翻譯是：讓孩子們親身經(jīng)歷，看到一種謊言是如何失控的，也不失為一種安全的教育措施。11至15題的答案是：BCCAAPart Vocabulary and Structure (30%) Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are f

36、our choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. So much_about his ships on the sea that he didnt sleep for a single minute all night.A. did he worryB. he did worryC. he worriedD. worried he 選擇A. d

37、id he worry 倒裝句17. His new novel is said_into a film last year.A. to makeB. to have madeC. to be madeD. to have been made 選擇D. to have been made 動詞不定式的被動完畢式18. He tried several times to pass the exam. _the end, he succeeded.A. OnB. InC. At D. By選擇B.In 固定搭配19. The report of an earthquake (地震) in the

38、South China Sea has not been _yet.A. conflictedB. confusedC. confinedD. confirmed 選擇D. confirmed 20. The clouds ere gathering. Wed better hurry and _the department store in case it rains.A. hand in交上B. face up to勇敢面對C. head for出發(fā)動身D. back up支持，倒退選擇C. head for 21. There is only one boat_for hire. Im

39、afraid you have to wait for the next one.A. superiorB. capableC. complicatedD. available 選擇D. available22. I think fishing is a nice hobby but needs a good deal of _.A. relationB. limitationC. strengthD. patience 選擇D. patience23. Finally we made a _that I should cook dinner and she would wash up aft

40、er.A. tripB. bargainC. faceD. fool 選擇B. bargain 24.The old man was found_on the floor.A. lying deadB. lying deathC. laying dead D. laying death 選擇 A. lying dead 目前分詞用法25. If one_ a crime, he will be punished.A. makesB. commitsC. performsD. achieves選擇B. commits 固定搭配26. If you insist on doing that, pl

41、ease take me into_.A. thinkB. thinkingC. thoughtD. consideration 選擇D.consideration 固定搭配27. The letters PTA_parect-teacher association.A. stand for B. call for C. reach for D. care for 選擇A. stand for 代表，替代，象征 28. On_side of the street were standing young boys and girls to welcome the President.A. bot

42、hB. twoC. eitherD. every 選擇C.either 29. Hospital doctors dont go out very often as their work_all their time.A. takes away取走B. takes in 接受C. takes over接管D. takes up 選擇D.takes up 占用30. The_of blood always makes him sick.A. sightB. viewC. lookD. form 選擇A. sight 景象 31. She sent her application to the u

43、niversity last week,but_any response up to now.A. didnt receiveB. werent receivingC. hadnt receivedD. hasnt received 選擇D. hasnt received 目前完畢時(shí)用法32. _by the teacher in class, John felt quite depressed and kept silent the whole evening.A. CriticizingB. To criticizeC. CriticizedD. Having criticized 選擇C

44、. Criticized 過去分詞33. Id play football with you now if I_ ten years younger.A. amB. beC. had beenD. were選擇D. were 虛擬語調(diào)34. All the books, _had some pictures in them, were sent to the little girl.A. whichB. thatC. whoD. whose選擇A. which 非限定性定語從句35. It is known that_Galileo invented _telescope.A. thetheB

45、. /theC. a/D. thea選擇B./.the 冠詞的用法 36.The silk produced in Hangzhou feels extremely_.A. softB. softlyC. softnessD. softy 選擇A. soft 系動詞背面的表語問題 37. Not a single mistake_in the test.A. he madeB. did he makeC. he has madeD. made he選擇B. did he make 倒裝句38. Would you mind_a photo of you?A. me takeB. to take

46、C. my takingD. me to take 選擇C. my taking 固定搭配39. The lady treats the boy next door well as if he_ her own son.A. isB. wasC. wereD. would be 選擇C. were 虛擬語調(diào)40. The city _I was born is on the new railway line.A. whichB. thatC. on whichD. where選擇D. where 定語從句41. It_yesterday, for the ground is still wet

47、 now.A. must have rainedB. was rainingC. rainedD. had rained選擇A. must have rained 虛擬語調(diào)，肯定的猜想42. If Professor Jones arrives tomorrow, either you or I_to meet him at the airport.A. areB. isC. amD. were 選擇C. am 緊跟最后的那個(gè)43. _with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain doesnt seem high at allA.

48、 When comparedB. CompareC. While comparingD. Comparing選擇A. When compared 過去分詞 44. On this special occasion Id like to express my_wishes for your future happiness.A. obviousB. sincereC. hopefulD. honest選擇 C. hopeful 45. He doesnt spend much time_ his homework.A. inB. with C. on D. for 選擇C. on spend的用

49、法Part III Identification (10%) Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 46 He is such strong a man that he can lift stones like this one. A B C D 選擇A 應(yīng)當(dāng)

50、改為so47. It was until after his death that he was recognized as a great composer.: A B C D 選擇A 多了一種until48.Get to the top of the hill，but you will see the whole city. A B C D 選擇C 不是轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系49. Is that the reason because you are in favor of the proposal? A B C D 選擇C 修改為why50. There was so much noise in th

51、e room that I could hardly hear myself to think.A B C D 選擇D think51.When Daddy will come back，I am going to tell him everything about your poor A B C performance at school.D 選擇A 一般目前時(shí)表將來52. Some people like to eat apples, but others prefer bananas for apples. A B C D 選擇D 修改為to53.Most tree frogs chan

52、ge colors from time to time to fit in with its environment.A B C D 選擇D their54. As a slow student, Jane hasnt finished her test in time, is she? A B C D選擇D has she55. There are only two things worth to read in this newspaperthe TV A B Clistings and the sports page. D 選擇B readingPart IV Cloze (10%) D

53、irections: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Life as a woman in the colonial (殖民的

54、) America seems quite different from it is today. Women were considered inferior to men, a fact 56 in tradition, law, and religion. Their place was in the home, 57 they were to serve as devoted wives and mothers. They were therefore considered unfit to operate 58 political beings and unable to 59 th

55、e benefits of citizenship given to men. Very few women 60 a college education, secured a well-paid job, or pursued a fruitful career. Other than marrying well, they could do56. A. rootedB. rootingC. causedD. causing57. A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where58. A. forB. asC. inD. along59. A. viewB. startC. e

56、njoyD. spread60. A. trainedB. designedC. acquiredD. studied61. A. fewerB. fewC. lessD. little 62 their secondary status, women 63 play a central role in developing, civilizing, and advancing the nation long before the United States gained its independence 64 Great Britain. During the colonial period

57、, they made great contributions to family and community. They worked alongside their husbands 65 family survival demanded that chores (雜事) be shared by all. Women helped to sow, plant, and harvest crops. They 66 pigs and chickens, planted gardens and milked cows. This need for shared male and female

58、 labor 67 a constant theme (主題)as families moved to the frontier, where all family members having to work 68 62. A. In spite ofB. In place ofC. Instead ofD. In need of 63. A. doB. didC. wereD. was64. A. forB. withC. toD. from65. A. sinceB. beforeC. althoughD. while66. A. raisedB. roseC. aroseD. arou

59、sed67. A. hesitatedB. sacrificedC. remainedD. changed68. A. improvedB. provedC. swelledD. founded 69 scholars still debate the nature of white womens standing during the colonial period, many of them admit that colonial women 70 some standing in their families and communities 71 their contributions

60、were so essential. A woman might 72 chores in the home but also assist her husband in 73 a newspaper or a store. But this cooperative(合伙的)approach did not translate into 74 rights for women; instead, it 75 the realities and uncertainties of colonia 69. A. AfterB. SinceC. AlthoughD. Because70. A. swi