1、2009 年广东专插本（英语）真题试卷及答案解析(总分：152.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：35，分数：70.00)1.Nearly two thousand years have passed_ the Chinese first invented the compass.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.beforeC.sinceD.after2.They lost their way in the forest and_made matters worse was night began to fall.（分数：2.00）A.that
2、B.itC.whatD.which3._ leisure was generally considered a waste of time.（分数：2.00）A.Not until recentlyB.Not recentlyC.Until recentlyD.Recently until4._ that this region was so rich in natural resources.（分数：2.00）A.Little he knewB.Little he did knowC.Little did he knowD.Little he had known5.After a meal
3、in restaurant, one asks the waiter for the_.（分数：2.00）A.payB.billC.chargeD.note6.If you are walking away from a clock tower, you will hear the ticking of the clock fade to a point_ it cannot be heard.（分数：2.00）A.whichB.whatC.whereD.how7.To our disappointment, Bill_ to win the very important game.（分数：2
4、.00）A.servedB.failedC.managedD.enjoyed8.For the whole period of two months, there_no rain in this area. Now the crops are dead.（分数：2.00）A.isB.wasC.has beenD.have been9.You must try to_ looking after yourself.（分数：2.00）A.get accustomed toB.get along withC.get byD.get off10.I know this job of mine isnt
5、 well paid, _, I don I have to work long hours.（分数：2.00）A.on the one handB.on the contraryC.howeverD.otherwise11.The_ and more educated people in the East have, to a great extent, taken up the table manners and customs of the West.（分数：2.00）A.richB.richerC.poorD.poorer12._suggestions you make, he wil
6、l turn a deaf ear to them.（分数：2.00）A.WhatB.WhichC.WhateverD.However13.Mr. Johnson, together with his wife and two daughters, _to arrive on the evening flight.（分数：2.00）A.are goingB.areC.willD.is14.The meeting is for the _purpose of discussing how to prevent crime.（分数：2.00）A.detailedB.specificC.limite
7、dD.sophisticated15.The_of College English Tests is to help students learn English better, isnt it?（分数：2.00）A.objectiveB.subjectC.objectingD.aiming16.The newspaper_ severe punishment for all who had been involved in this incident.（分数：2.00）A.applied forB.called forC.looked forD.paid for17.By trading,
8、both countries get good products from abroad for_they would cost if made at home.（分数：2.00）A.less thanB.more thanC.little thanD.fewer then18.He was_by the army because of his poor eye-sight.（分数：2.00）A.rejectedB.stoppedC.declinedD.prevented19.At the_ moment, people from all corners of the country offe
9、red their help to the earthquake survivors.（分数：2.00）A.meaningfulB.criticalC.beneficialD.useful20.I was _ when I learnt that your application for the post of secretary had been unsuccessful.（分数：2.00）A.regretfulB.regrettedC.regrettableD.regretting21.Who is the greatest man_?（分数：2.00）A.livingB.livelyC.
10、liveD.alive22.I never had the _to hear him play the piano.（分数：2.00）A.contactB.contestC.possibilityD.opportunity23._ of money prevented us from taking a holiday this year.（分数：2.00）A.LimitationB.FreedomC.ExpenseD.Lack24.These shops normally_ in old antique items, not in modern ones.（分数：2.00）A.majorB.p
11、ullC.specializeD.get25.Physics is the equivalent of_used to be called natural philosophy.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.allC.whichD.what26.The government uses opinion polls to learn what people think about many social_.（分数：2.00）A.issuesB.subjectsC.questionsD.objects27.Her father_nothing in her education that migh
12、t make her the most accomplished (有造诣的) woman of the age.（分数：2.00）A.omittedB.thoughtC.paidD.thanked28.Many difficulties have_ as a result of the exchange over to a new type of fuel.（分数：2.00）A.existedB.raisedC.arisenD.aroused29.We moved to the front row_we could hear and see better.（分数：2.00）A.so asB.
13、so thatC.becauseD.such that30.My father_me by saying that I could win in the speech contest, so I took part in it.（分数：2.00）A.discouragedB.encouragedC.preventedD.asked31.While_your imagination, you should be alone and completely undisturbed.（分数：2.00）A.exercisingB.exercisesC.to exerciseD.exereised32.Y
14、ou must have said something to_ her, as she was crying after talking with you.（分数：2.00）A.defendB.offendC.confuseD.offer33.The roommates should_ to clean their dormitory.（分数：2.00）A.take sidesB.take turnsC.give upD.give off34.We will manage to_ all the debt within two years.（分数：2.00）A.pay forB.give ba
15、ckC.give awayD.pay off35.Jack and Jane announced their _ to their colleagues and everyone is waiting for their marriage.（分数：2.00）A.engagementB.investmentC.appointmentD.arrangementOnce it was considered good to keep the car engine idling a minute or two following cold starts. Today, with modern techn
16、ology, the opposite is true. An engine operating under road conditions will warm up faster and run more efficiently than the one that is idling. Idling just burns gas ( on average, about a gallon an hour). When you have a full tank of gas, park the car downhill. This will prevent any gas from coming
17、 out of the tank. Parking in areas of less or no sunlight helps prevent the gas from steaming that would occur if you parked in the hot sun. Your car will stay cooler, too, and that means less gas consuming work for the air conditioner once the engine is started. Stay away from wide-track tyres if y
18、ou want top mileage (汽车耗费 1 加仑油所行驶的路程) . Narrow-track tyres produce less friction and thus less rolling resistance. The same effect is achieved by adding three to five pounds above recommended pressure to each tyre: while this wont noticeably affect you cars sliding quality, it will increase tyre li
19、fe and gas mileage. Check tyre pressure often, especially when the weather turns cold. The difference between winter and summer tyre pressure can be as much as eight pounds. This could cost you two miles per gallon.（分数：10.00）(1).The main purpose of the passage is to tell us_.（分数：2.00）A.how to drive
20、fasterB.how to drive a car properlyC.how to make a car run smoothlyD.how to make your car consume less gas(2).According to the passage, keeping the engine running idly_.（分数：2.00）A.will just waste gasB.will warm it up more quicklyC.will make it work more efficientlyD.is necessary in cold weather(3).P
21、arking your car in a cool place_.（分数：2.00）A.will take it longer to warm up the engineB.means less gas consumption for the air conditionerC.prevents any gas from coming out of the tankD.helps start your car more easily(4).Wide-track tyres_.（分数：2.00）A.wont noticeably affect your cars sliding qualityB.
22、can increase tyre lifeC.will increase rolling resistanceD.helps attain top gas mileage(5).Tyre pressure changes_.（分数：2.00）A.in different weather conditionsB.when narrow-track tyres are usedC.in different road conditionsD.when wide-track tyres are usedA major incentive (动力) for college attendance is
23、the belief that it will prepare you for a career. Chances are that the career you want, whether in nursing, counseling, law, or management, requires a college education. Even if the return of your education isnt as great as it used to be, you would probably rather be a relatively poorly paid lawyer
24、than a secretary or a construction worker: you would probably rather be a manager than a managee. In the sense that a degree is increasingly required for even middle-level jobs, your investment in a college education will still pay off. It can pay off in other ways too. It is a value judgement to sa
25、y that a college education will make you a better person, but it is a value judgement that the vast majority of college graduates are willing to make survey after survey to demonstrate that people feel very positive about their college education, believing that it has made them better and more toler
26、ant people. Whether it makes you a better person or not, a college education is likely to have a lasting effect on your knowledge and values. If you finish college, you will sit through 30 to 45 different courses. Even the least dedicated student is bound to learn something from these courses. In ad
27、dition, students learn informally. Whether you go to college in you hometown or across the country, college will introduce you to a greater diversity of people than you re likely to have experienced before. This diversity will challenge your mind and broaden your horizons. As a result of formal and
28、informal learning, college graduates are more knowledgeable about the world around them, more tolerant and less prejudiced, more active in public and community affairs, and, more open to new ideas.（分数：10.00）(1).It is apparent from the passage that people go to college mainly because they believe（分数：
29、2.00）A.a college education will provide them with a guarantee of success in lifeB.the economy of their country cant absorb an army of untrained youngstersC.a college education will make them better qualified for a careerD.the investment in a college education can bring a higher economic return than
30、before(2).We can learn from the second paragraph that_.（分数：2.00）A.college can hardly help people become better citizensB.most college graduates refuse to make any comment on their college educationC.a college education may not be the best thing for everyoneD.people consider their college education t
31、o be of great worth(3).The word “dedicated“ (Line 3, Para. 3 ) could best be replaced by_.（分数：2.00）A.hardworkingB.competentC.intelligentD.conservative(4).According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.A college student can enrich his knowledge and broaden his mind
32、 through formal and informal learning.B.A college education is likely to be a required credential (文凭) for the career a person wants.C.A college student who doesnt work hard can get nothing out of the courses he takes.D.A college education tends to have long-range effects on a persons knowledge and
33、values.(5).This passage is primarily concerned with_.（分数：2.00）A.the change of peoples attitude toward their college educationB.the benefits of a college educationC.the result of formal and informal learningD.the intercommunication among college studentsFor the most part, rapid economic development h
34、as been a favor. But there is a down side to developmenthealth problems such as overweight are all becoming more common, as more people take taxis to work instead of riding their bicycles, and other labour-saving devices become more popular. An increasingly fast pace of life makes it difficult for p
35、eople to spend time playing sports. “ I know exercise is good for your health, “ a young lady said, “ But after a busy work week, the only thing I want to do is watching TV and going to sleep. “ That attitude may explain the results of a recent nationwide study, which suggested 15 percent of urban a
36、dults in China have heart problems. Local researchers found that 31. 2 percent of elderly respondents were getting enough exercise, but less than 9 percent of youngsters and the middle-aged got enough physical activity. Elderly people understand the importance of protecting their health. The young p
37、eople, however, are busy working and use this as an excuse to avoid exercise. In fact, physical exercise doesnt require much time, money or a special gymnasium. People can make use of any time and any place at their convenience to take part in sports. Walking quickly, cycling, climbing the stairs an
38、d dancing are all helpful methods to improve ones health. The benefits of adding a little more activity to your life are priceless. “ There is no need to be an athlete (运动员) , however, “a local doctor said. People should walk for 30 minutes a day and take part in some other physical activities three
39、 to five times a week. He warns, however, that people in poor physical shape should start slowly, and build up over time.（分数：10.00）(1).By referring to rapid economic development as “a favor“ at the beginning of the passage, the author means that_ .（分数：2.00）A.it has benefited the general public great
40、lyB.it has done harm to peoples health nationwideC.it is going faster than anyone could have imaginedD.it has helped to establish a healthy lifestyle of the public(2).Rapid economic development has resulted in all the following EXCEPT_.（分数：2.00）A.an increasing number of taxi passengersB.the wide use
41、 of labour-saving devicesC.an increasing fast pace of lifeD.peoples awareness of the importance of exercise(3).The young people do not have enough exercise because _.（分数：2.00）A.they dont have the time for itB.they are ignorant of the benefits of exerciseC.they are too weak to participate in physical
42、 activityD.they are short of money(4).According to the passage, who need regular exercise most?（分数：2.00）A.Only young and middle-aged ladies.B.Urban adults with full-time jobs.C.Elderly people suffering from high blood pressure.D.Local doctors and youngsters.(5).What is the main idea of the last para
43、graph?（分数：2.00）A.Many people are still unable to afford the cost of physical exercises.B.Nobody should take part in physical activity in order to be an athlete.C.Moderate physical exercise is usually enough for ordinary people.D.Old or sick people should only take part in physical exercises of the s
44、lowest type.When he was young, Jacob Lawrence often walked more than sixty blocks from his home in the Harlem section of New York City to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jacob wanted to be an artist, and he believed that studying the famous painting hanging in that museum would help him. The year wa
45、s 1930. The depression (经济萧条) had brought hard times. As he walked through Harlem, Jacob noticed the people on the sidewalks. He looked hard at the churches, the funeral parlors and barbershops. Jacob stored those images in his mind, along with the images of paintings he saw in the museum. Jacob cam
46、e from a poor family. His mother believed there was little chance that her son could grow up to be a successful painter. She wanted him to aim for something more practical. But Jacobs teacher in an after-school art program saw that the youngster was talented. Alston showed him how to use poster pain
47、ts and crayons (蜡笔) to make masks and stage sets. As time passed, Alston let Jacob rent work space in his own studio. That was an exciting place for a young black man struggling to become an artist. Many creative people gathered there to talk about art and literature and history. From these conversa
48、tions, Jacob learned that history books often ignored the accomplishments of African Americans. He decided to paint a series of pictures dramatizing the story of a black hero. He chose Toussaint, a slave from the Caribbean island of Haiti, who had helped free his people from French ruling. Many peop
49、le admired Jacobs pictures, but he needed more than admiration. To help his family, he often had to work at jobs that took him away from painting. Then something encouraging happened. The government set up the Federal Art Project to help struggling artists survive the depression, and a sculptor (雕刻家) named Augusta got Jacob a job with the project
