1、专升本英语-801 及答案解析(总分：145.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、 Phonetics(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A. either B. Thursday C. furthest D. clothes（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.二、 Vocabulary and Str(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.I am feeling sick. I _ so much chocolate.A. neednt have eaten B. couldnt have eatenC. mustnt have eaten
2、 D. shouldnt have eaten（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.The ancient Egyptians compared the rising of the sun _ the beginning of life.A. with B. to C. for D. as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3._ have gone abroad.A. The White B. The Whites C. The Whites D. The Whites（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.You must take _ for granted that I will help
3、 you.A. it B. that C. this D. its（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Sally seldom does her homework in the morning, _A. so does Jerry B. Jerry is tooC. neither does Jerry D. Jerry doesnt too（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Little _ what others think.A. does he care about B. did he care aboutC. he cares about D. he cared about（分数：
4、1.00）A.B.C.D.7.Half a year after the war, schools in the country returned to _.A. normal B. cultivation C. instruction D. education（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8._ we have finished the text, we shall start doing more revision exercises.A. For now B. Since that C. Now that D. By now（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9._ determine
5、s a good meal varies from country to country.A. What B. That C. It D. Which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.He was in poor health. He could not make his voice _.A. hear B. to hear C. heard D. to be heard（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Keep in _ that all people are different and some may progress faster than others.A. head B
6、. brain C. heart D. mind（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Had he worked harder, he _ the exams.A. must have got through B. would have got throughC. would get through D. could get through（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.The car crashed into the train, and the driver was killed _ the spot.A. on B. at C. to D. by（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D
7、.14.Five minutes earlier, _ we could have caught the last train.A. and B. but C. or D. so（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.My new glasses cost me _ the last pair that I bought.A. three times B. three times as much asC. three times as much D. three times much as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、 Cloze(总题数：1，分数：30.00)The American
8、 Civil War was a very sad time for the United States. The people of the country were divided into (21) sides: The North and The South. Each side had its own army. The southern army was called the Confederate Army, and the northern (22) was called the Union Army. Many people died for both the North a
9、nd South.The schools for the deaf had many problems during the Civil War. There are many stories about that (23) in history.Some schools for the deaf had to close during the Civil War. The (24) of many were taken over by the Confederate or Union army and occupied by (25) . The Tennessee School even
10、became a hospital and is now a national landmark.Some schools (26) because the teachers joined the war. At the Kentucky School, the superintendents son (27) to join the Union Army. He died during battle and never returned. Teachers at the Tennessee School also resigned, but they joined the Confedera
11、te Army.A sad (28) took place in North Carolina during the Civil War. A 55-year-old man was out walking one day. He was (29) his way home when a soldier saw him. The soldier (30) the man to stop. The man was deaf and did not hear the soldiers command. The soldier shot the man and (31) him.In southea
12、stern states, every school for the deaf closed except one. The Kentucky School for the Deaf remained (32) . Its superintendent did not allow soldiers to occupy the school. He told officers from both armies (33) would happen if they moved into the school. He warned the officers that all of the teache
13、rs would resign and the soldiers would have to take care of the deaf students. He (34) both sides, so the Kentucky School for the Deaf was (35) occupied by either the Confederate or Union troops!（分数：30.00）(1).A. two B. three C. several D. a few（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. battle B. soldier C. army D. fie
14、ld（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. period B. book C. spirit D. class（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. staffs B. lessons C. buildings D. graduates（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. students B. soldiers C. armies D officers（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A. opened B. closed C. transferred D moved（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A. tried B. pretended C.
15、refused D quit（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A. fight B. incident C. discussion D disagreement（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(9).A. in B. at C. on D by（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(10).A. forced B. promised C. begged D ordered（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(11).A. killed B. destroyed C. damaged D buried（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(12).A. silent B. locked C. e
16、mpty D open（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(13).A. what B. that C. which D. who（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(14).A. comforted B. convinced C. angered D. escaped（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(15).A. once B. then C. afterwards D. never（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、 Reading Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Years ago our cities were
17、 full of cars, buses and trucks. Now the streets are completely congested (拥挤的) and it is very difficult to drive a car along them. Drivers must stop at hundreds of traffic lights. What are our cities going to be like in ten or twenty years? Will enormous (巨大 的 ) motorways be built across them? With
18、 big motorways cutting across them, full of noisy, dirty cars and lorries, our cities are going to be awful places. How can we solve the problem?There are some good ideas to reduce the use of private cars. In 1989, for example, the authorities in Rome began an interesting experiment: passengers on t
19、he city buses did not have to pay for their tickets.In Stockholm there was another experiment: people paid very little for a season ticket to travel on any bus, trolley bus, train or tram in all the city.In many cities now some streets are closed to vehicles, and pedestrians are safe there.In London
20、 there is another experiment: part of the street is for buses only, so the buses can travel fast. There are no cars or taxies in front of them.（分数：12.00）(1).What the writer worries about in a big city is _.A. the number of traffic lights B. the shortage of busesC. the lack of motorways D. the traffi
21、c congestion（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What city once experimented with a very cheap bus service?A. London. B. Rome. C. Stockholm. D. None of the above.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).In many cities pedestrians are now much safer because _.A. no traffic is allowed on some streetsB. traffic is computer-controlledC. c
22、ars move very slowlyD. only one way streets are open to traffic（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In London, how does they solve the problem of the traffic congestion?A. They take a completely-free bus service.B. They experimented a very cheap bus service.C. Part of the street is for buses only.D. They closed the
23、 streets to cars.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：12.00)As far back as he could remember, Larry had longed to go to Hollywood and become a film star. The young mans hopes for success were broken again and again, however. Hollywood just did not seem interested. When he first came to California
24、 Larry had decided never to give up and return home without success. Therefore, he kept on trying. Someday, he told himself, his big opportunity would come.Larry found a job parking cars for one of Hollywoods big restaurants. His pay was basic, but since the guests were kind enough to give him more
25、money, he managed to make a living.One day he recognized an important film director driving into the parking lot and getting out of his car. Larry had recently heard that the man was ready to make a new picture.Larry got into the car and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he stop
26、ped, jumped out, and ran over to the director. “Excuse me, sir, but I think its only fair to tell you that its now or never if you want me in your next picture. A lot of big companies are after me.“Instead of pushing away the boy, the director got interested in Larrys words and stopped. “Yes? Which
27、companies?“ he asked.“Well,“ replied the boy, “theres the telephone company, the gas company, and the electric company, to tell you only a few.“The director laughed, then wrote something on a card and handed it to the young man. “Come and see me tomorrow.“Larry got a small part in the directors next
28、 film. He was on his way!（分数：12.00）(1).Which of the following was Larry interested in?A. Working as a waiter. B. Becoming a film star.C. Parking cars for film stars. D. Never going home.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why did Larry find a job parking cars?A. Because he liked the job.B. Because the parking lot
29、was near Hollywood.C. To make a living and wait for the opportunity.D. To see a lot of film stars and work for them.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).After reading the story what can we infer about the film director?A. He wanted to laugh at Larry. B. He recognized Larry at first sight.C. He was kind and gave Lar
30、ry a try. D. He thought Larry would become a star.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).“He was on his way“ refers to the fact that _.A. he gave up and returned homeB. he began to work towards successC. he took a journey to HollywoodD. he had difficulties in playing the small part（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.七、Passage Three(总题数
31、：1，分数：12.00)Pub hours shake-up revealed next weekBy James Hardy Political EditorPUBS and clubs will be allowed to stay open round-the-clock under a planned radical change of Britains outdated licensing (许可证发放) laws.Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday revealed a Bill (议案) to bring in the long-awaited
32、 improvement will be contained in the Queens Speech next week. Some public bars and clubs could be open all hours while others could choose different closing times into the early hours.Police forces around the country have said different closing times will mean the explosion in violence and vandalis
33、m (破坏行为) after 11 p.m.-when aggressive drunks are sent out at the same time.The move will be opposed by some MPs (下院议员) who fear it will lead to increased alcoholism, drunken behavior and crime. But ministers say there will be controls on which pubs and clubs are allowed to open 24 hours a day.Place
34、s which consistently attract violent drunks and troublemakers will be turned down.Mr. Blair said: “We believe there should be greater flexibility in licensing. In the end, the evidence that we have is that it may help in the fight against anti-social behavior. At the moment the very fixed nature of
35、the hours sometimes means that you get particular problems outside pubs and city centers at particular hours of the evening.“The big change will be accompanied by a strict action on petty criminals who cause misery to urban and rural communities.In a bid to prevent criticism of the licensing improve
36、ment, the Government is to extend on-the-spot fines to a range of offences from vandalism.The PM said yesterday petty crime was the single biggest cause of daily aggressive behavior for millions.（分数：12.00）(1).The “Bill“ in the second paragraph refers to _.A. some new pubs and clubs will be openB. so
37、me pubs and clubs will be closedC. pubs and clubs can be open at different timesD. pubs and clubs can be open day and night（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Some people say that when this law is passed, _.A. everybody will be happyB. criminal actions will increaseC. criminal actions will be forgottenD. everybody
38、 will be angry（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).When the new law is passed, _.A. the police will go to pubs with other customersB. the police will commit crimes if they drink too muchC. the police will watch people closer to prevent crimesD. the police will catch potential criminals（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Underline
39、d words “petty crime“ in the last paragraph means _.A. the crime which is not very seriousB. the crime which is very seriousC. violent crimeD. car crime（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.八、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：12.00)In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they dont know. This means a host
40、ess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you dont know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap wa
41、ter before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be ope
42、n 24 hours a day.Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you cant finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag“. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.Supper
43、and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner“. This is an especially big noon meal.Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. I
44、n some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.（分数：12.00）(1).Which statement is true?A. American people like sitting with people they dont know.B. A hostess always seats a small group at a large table.C. American peo
45、ple never sit with people they dont know.D. American people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?A. They take the food home with a doggie bag for their dogs.B
46、. They leave the food on the table and go away.C. They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later.D. They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Sunday dinner is _.A. a dinner in the evening B. a big noon mealC. a big meal on Sunday D. a supper o
47、n Sunday（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which statement is not mentioned in the passage?A. Tips are not usually included in the total check.B. A 15 percent tip in large cities indicates satisfactory service.C. People tip waiters and waitresses.D. People always put tips on the table.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.九、Passage F
48、ive(总题数：1，分数：12.00)After Man has dreamed about flying for a long time. Michael Moshier is a dreamer. He invented the Solo Trek.The Solo Trek had a 120 horsepower engine with twin fans. Only one person flies. As you fly above the roofs, you lean a little forward. You can see everything under you. You
49、 are flying like Superman.Michael Moshier looked at the jet belt and the rocket belt that was developed 20-30 years ago. Nothing ever came from them. People still cant fly.Inventors have tried to make it easy for people to fly. Paul Moller has been working on his flying car for 30 years. He now says it is ready for tests. It would take off and land vertically, go 600 miles an hour, and deliver 20 miles to the gallon. A computer would do the actual flyin
