1、专升本英语-491 及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、 Phonetics(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.telephoneB.philosophyC.brightD.roughA.enjoyB.tendC.imagineD.sinceA.landedB.lastedC.regardedD.phonedA.blackboardB.cropC.blanketD.cycleA.prepareB.thereforeC.areD.care二、 Vocabulary and Str(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.Mr. Smith _working till he was
2、 seventy years old.（分数：1.00）A.kept upB.kept onC.kept toD.kept out2.Tom looks so pale today. He _ill.（分数：1.00）A.must beB.had to beC.should beD.shall be3._your help we were successful.（分数：1.00）A.According toB.But forC.Owing toD.As for4.The fact remains _we are behind many others.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whyC.
3、whereD.how5.We agreed to his suggestion that a bridge _across the river.（分数：1.00）A.be builtB.was builtC.should buildD.would be built6._, electrons are still smaller.（分数：1.00）A.As atoms small areB.As atoms smaller asC.Small as atoms areD.Smaller atoms as are7.Playing table tennis is her_.（分数：1.00）A.h
4、obbyB.careC.sportD.habit8.George did _than anyone else.（分数：1.00）A.much workB.more workC.work muchD.work more9.Forty percent _stopped smoking in that company.（分数：1.00）A.hasB.isC.haveD.are10.Many countries face some serious problems of land use, _result from population growth and the demands of modem
5、technological living.（分数：1.00）A.which mostB.most of whichC.most whichD.of most which11.Mary has just called and asked _to have lunch with her tomorrow.（分数：1.00）A.you and IB.you and meC.I and youD.me and you12.It _John and Kate who helped me the other day.（分数：1.00）A.isB.wasC.areD.were13.I am used _my
6、 sleep interrupted.（分数：1.00）A.to haveB.havingC.haveD.to having14.Youre not a freshman, are you?_, I am a second-year student.（分数：1.00）A.Yes, Im notB.No, I amC.No, Im notD.Yes, I am15.It is nice to go for a walk _a summer evening.（分数：1.00）A.onB.duringC.inD.at三、 Cloze(总题数：1，分数：30.00)There once lived a
7、 poor tailor who had a son called Aladdin, a careless, idle boy (21) would do nothing but play all day long in the streets with little idle boys like himself. This so grieved the father that (22) died; yet, in spite of his mothers tears and prayers, Aladdin did not (23) his ways. One day, when he wa
8、s playing in the streets as usual, a stranger (24) him if he was not the son of Mustapha the tailor. “I am, sir,“ replied Aladdin, “but he died a (25) while ago.“ On this the stranger, who was a (26) magician, fell on his neck and kissed him saying: “I am your uncle, and (27) you from your likeness
9、to my brother. Go to your mother and tell her I am coming.“ Aladdin ran home and told his mother of his newly (28) uncle. “Indeed, child,“ she said, “your father had a (29) , but I always thought he was dead.“ However, she prepared supper, and told Aladdin to seek his (30) , who came laden with wine
10、 and fruit. He fell down and kissed the place where Mustapha used to sit, telling Aladdins mother not to be (31) at not having seen him before, as he had been out of the country for forty years. He then (32) to Aladdin, and asked him his trade, at which the boy hung his head, while his mother burst
11、into tears. On learning that Aladdin was idle and had learned (33) trade, he offered to get a shop for him and stock it with merchandise. The next (34) he bought Aladdin a fine suit of clothes and took him all over the city, showing him the sights, and brought him home at nightfall (35) his mother,
12、who was overjoyed to see her son dressed so fine.（分数：30.00）A.heB.whoC.whichD.whatA.heB.theyC.someoneD.nobodyA.mendB.workC.makeD.changeA.foundB.askedC.metD.questionedA.timeB.periodC.lengthD.longA.unknownB.strangeC.sadD.famousA.sawB.thoughtC.understoodD.recognizedA.heardB.lookingC.foundD.seenA.brother
13、B.fatherC.friendD.nephewA.brotherB.boyC.tailorD.uncleA.happyB.surprisedC.thoughtfulD.upsetA.passedB.listenedC.turnedD.walkA.aB.someC.anyD.noA.dayB.timeC.oneD.thingA.forB.withC.toD.from四、 Reading Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)There are many stereotypes about the character of p
14、eople in various parts of the United States. In the Northeast and Midwest, people are said to be closed and private. In the South and West, however, they are often thought of as being more open and hospitable. Ask someone from St. Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is, and he or she will politely
15、 give you directions. A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you, might give you a rather unexpected explanation. A person from Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat. A Texan just might take you to the place
16、 and treat you to lunch.American stereotypes are abundant. New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful. Southerners are known for their hospitality and warmth. People from the western part of the United States are often considered very outgoing. These differences in character c
17、an be traced to different factors such as climate, living conditions, and historical development.When travelling from place to place, Americans themselves are often surprised at the differing degrees of friendliness in the United States.（分数：12.00）(1).The main idea of the passage is_.（分数：3.00）A.even
18、Americans are surprised at the big differences among themselvesB.there are many differences in character in different parts of the USAC.there are many reason for the differencesD.stereotypes about people are not necessarily true(2).Which of the following is true according to the passage?（分数：3.00）A.N
19、ew Yorkers are usually open with strangers.B.People from the South are usually considered good hosts.C.The friendliest Americans travel from place to place.D.Different parts have different customs and habits.(3).The differences lie in the following except _of the parts.（分数：3.00）A.the weatherB.the hi
20、storyC.geographyD.the names(4).New Englanders are often thought of as being_.（分数：3.00）A.hospital and warmB.out goingC.friendly and helpfulD.all of the above六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：12.00)I always have a difficult time choosing original birthday presents. My imagination never seems to get beyond ties,
21、handkerchiefs, or pairs of socks. But, strangely enough, it did not take me long to decide on Toms birthday present. For the first time in my life I had a good ideaI would buy him a bottle of champagne. Before the party began, Tom suggested that I should open the bottle. I put it between my knees an
22、d began to pull, but it remained firmly corked. Soon a crowd gathered round to watch the fight between me and the bottle. I could hear all sorts of“ helpful“ suggestions from the guests like “Break the top off“, “Use your teeth!“ etc. But I was losing the bottle. We were struggling on the floor toge
23、ther, when all of a sudden there was a loud “pop!“ and the cork shot up into the air, while the angry bottle showered everybody with champagne!（分数：12.00）(1).What is the good idea?（分数：3.00）A.I should give him nothing.B.Tom liked the gift very much.C.I should buy him a bottle of champagne.D.I would ma
24、ke the champagne shower everybody.(2).What suggestion of the guests is true?（分数：3.00）A.Break the top off.B.Use the mouth.C.Step by step.D.Put it on the floor.(3).Which is NOT true?（分数：3.00）A.It was Tom who suggested that I open the bottle.B.I opened it easily without any help.C.I put it between my k
25、nees and began to pull.D.The guests gave me many helpful suggestions.(4).What is the main idea of the story?（分数：3.00）A.I always have difficulty choosing birthday presents.B.Once I gave Tom a bottle of champagne as a birthday present.C.The present I gave Tom was a great surprise to him.D.To my surpri
26、se, something funny happened in Toms birthday party.七、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：12.00)If you are like most people, your intelligence varies from season to season. You are probably a lot sharper in the spring than you are at any other time of the year. A noted scientist, Ellsworth Huntington (1876-1947)
27、, concluded from other mens work and his own among peoples in different climates that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities.He found that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. This does not mean that all people are less intell
28、igent in the summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of large numbers of people tend to be lowest in the summer.Spring appears to be the best period of the year for thinking. One reason may be that in the spring mans mental abilities are aff
29、ected by the same factors that bring about great changes in all nature.Fall is the next-best season, then winter. As for summer, it seems to be a good time to take a long vacation from thinking!（分数：12.00）(1).Ellsworth Huntington decided that climate and temperature have_.（分数：3.00）A.a great effect on
30、 everyones intelligenceB.same effect on most persons intelligenceC.some effect on a few persons intelligenceD.no effect on most persons intelligence(2).It seems that the cold winter_.（分数：3.00）A.increases the ability to thinkB.is the best time for thinkingC.is better for thinking than is very warm we
31、atherD.decreases the ability to think(3).One possible reason why spring is the best season for thinking is that_.（分数：3.00）A.all nature, including man, is growing thenB.it lasts longer than the other seasonsC.it is not too warm and not too coldD.both B and C(4).According to the passage, any vacations
32、 from thinking should be taken_.（分数：3.00）A.several times throughout the yearB.during spring and fallC.during the summerD.as seldom as possible八、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：12.00)There was ice on the road, and the doctors car hit a tree and turned over three times. To his surprise, he was not hurt. He got
33、off the car and walked to the nearest house.He wanted to telephone the garage for help. The door was opened by one of his patients.“Oh, Doctor,“ she said, “I have only just telephoned you. You must have a very fast car. You have got here very quickly in deed. There has been a very bad accident on th
34、e road outside. I saw it through the window. I am sure the driver will need your help./（分数：12.00）(1).The story took place_.（分数：3.00）A.on a rainy dayB.in summerC.in SeptemberD.on a cold day(2).The doctor wanted the garage_.（分数：3.00）A.to repair his carB.to sent him to a hospitalC.to pull his car backD
35、.send for another doctor(3).Where did the doctor meet one of his patients?（分数：3.00）A.In the doctors houses.B.In the patients house.C.On the road side.D.In the hospital.(4).Which of the following is true according to the story?（分数：3.00）A.As soon as he received the telephone call, the doctor immediate
36、ly drove to the house of the patient.B.The doctor did not receive the telephone call.C.The doctor had already known the accident before he came out of his house.D.The doctor just came to help the driver who met with the accident.九、Passage Five(总题数：1，分数：12.00)The year 2000 will bring big changes in c
37、ommunication. Cell phones will be small enough to carry in your pocket. Videophones will let you see the person you are talking to on the phone. Tiny hand size computers will know your favorite subjects. The Internet and email will be everywhere.Technologists believe 2000 will be the year of video m
38、essaging. You will be able to see whom youre talking to.Also in the near future small wireless boxes will pick up information from satellites. In 5 years, computers wont need to be connected through wires.All of this will be good for rural areas and countries that dont have cable or telephone now.In
39、 20 years you may only need to think about something and the computer will do it.Constance Hale is the author of Sin and Syntax, “I believe that email has been an incredible boon to communication. People are writing today where they would have been telephoning yesterday. So people are engaging with
40、words more than they have for the last couple generations.“If people use email and the Internet more, it could make people better readers and writers. Some people think the most important part of communication is to make people understand each other better. Will technology make that easier?The trans
41、lator also comes in handy in medical emergencies. Tam Dinh says, “Where people are injured its always important to get as much information as quickly as possible.“Bob Parks is an Associate Editor of Wired Magazine, “Bobs morning begins at about 6:45 am. and Bob is kind of mad, because Bob usually ge
42、ts up at around 7:15 and likes to cut it close with his morning commute, but I look at my radio and it says that theres a traffic jam on 101 South and Im gonna need an extra 1/2 hour. And so my radio has got a net connection, wireless net connection as well as a good old power cord to the wall and i
43、t has received notice that theres a traffic jam and it has calculated an extra 1/2 hour commute time.“Some day everything may be connected to the Internet. Your refrigerator will add milk to your Internet grocery list when the date on the carton has passed. Light bulbs will be ordered before they bu
44、m out.Its fun to try to guess the future. Usually the predictions are wrong. The one thing we know for sure is that we cant imagine how technology will change.（分数：12.00）(1).How will wireless computers and Internet services help rural areas?（分数：3.00）A.One of the biggest barriers to Internet use is ge
45、tting wires into rural areas.B.The wireless computers will be cheaper.C.People in rural areas dont have anything else to do.D.People in rural areas already have wireless boxes on their roofs.(2).Constance Hale says “email has been an incredible boon to communication“. What does she mean by this?（分数：
46、3.00）A.People want to see the person they are talking to on the phone.B.email is easier than talking on the phone.C.People are using writing and reading more with email.D.email is not private enoug(3).In which case mentioned in the passage would an automatic language translator be helpful?（分数：3.00）A
47、.A medical emergency.B.Police action.C.Traveling.D.All of the abov(4).Why did Bob Parks radio wake him up 1/2 hour earlier than usual?（分数：3.00）A.The electricity had gone off during the night.B.Bob had set the alarm wrong.C.Bob did not want to be late.D.The Internet had informed the radio of a traffi
48、c jam.十、 Daily Conversation(总题数：1，分数：15.00) A. What time B. May I have your name C. It seems like you D. Im glad E. How about F. May I help you G. Thanks for calling H. Would you like toRon makes a phone call to the restaurant to reserve a table for him and his friends for dinner.Hostess: Pompas. (5
49、6) ?Ron: Yes. Id like to reserve a table for dinner.Hostess: How large a group are you expecting?Ron: Six couples.Hostess: (57) reserve a private dinning room?Ron: That sounds like a good idea.Hostess: All right. (58) , sir?Ron: My name is Ron Kollitz. K-O-L-L-I-T-Z.Hostess: (59) will you be arriving?Ron: Around 7:30 pm.Hostess: All right, Mr. Kollitz. We have reserved a private dinning room for you at 7:30 pm. (60) Pompas.Ron: Tha
