1、专升本英语-阅读理解(二)及答案解析(总分：156.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第一组(总题数：5，分数：60.00)Passage OneWhat makes a person famous? This is a mystery that many people have pondered. All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people.Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English
2、 writers of the sixteenth century. Yet how many know Shakespeare the person, the man behind the works?After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeares personal history. It is not easily found in his writings. Authors of the time could not protect their works. An acting
3、 company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. Nowadays writers have copyrights that protect their work.Many myths arose about Shakespeare. Some said he had no formal education. There are rumors that he left home when accused of stealing a horse. Others believe that he began his caree
4、r by tending the horses of wealthy men.All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not. Shakespeares father was a respected man in Stratford, a member of the town council, He sent young William to grammar school. Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar sc
5、hool; so, Shakespeare did have, at least, an average education.Some parts of Shakespeares life will always remain unknown. The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues. We will always be left with many questions and few facts,（分数：12.00）(1).This
6、 passage deals with _.A. the Great London Fire B. the lost documents of ShakespeareC. scholars of Shakespeare D. Shakespeares personal history（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Parts of Shakespeares life continue to remain a mystery because _.A. people are not interestedB. researchers do not have the expertise to
7、 find the factsC. writers had no claim over their worksD. the Great London Fire burned important documents（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).From this passage we can infer that Shakespeare _.A. was a horse thief B. had no educationC. is surrounded by myths D. was popular in Stratford（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The first
8、 sentence arouses interest by presenting _.A. a direct statement B. a questionC. an emotional appear D. a contrast（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.Passage FourPoeple are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they
9、 dont have the same native language. Also, the second generation is losing their identity. Especially in America, there are many immigrants that came from different countries to succeed in the States. Because they suffer in lots of areas such as getting a job and trying to speak English, they want t
10、heir children to speak English, not only at school, but also at home in order to be more successful. Because of this situation, their children are losing their ethnic identity.For example, my aunt, who has been living in Chicago for twenty-five years, has three children and they were all born in the
11、 States. The eighteen-year old daughter speaks English as a native language and she speaks Korean very well too. She has no problems talking with her parents, but she still doesnt understand Korean jokes, and there are sometimes misunderstandings. The second daughter is fourteen years old, and she d
12、oesnt want to speak Korean. My aunt often gets upset with her because she is very Americanized and they cannot understand each other. Even when my aunt punishes her, this daughter does not understand what my aunt is talking about. The third child is a twelve-year old son. He speaks English to his pa
13、rents and my aunt speaks Korean to him as she does to the second daughter. He also has a problem communicating with his parents. My aunt is trying to teach him to speak both languages, but it is very hard for him because he speaks English all day and does not understand why he should learn to speak
14、Korean.We must realize that language is important and valuable for many reasons. Immigrants should make an effort to make their children understand their heritage by teaching them the parents language. This is very important, not only for the harmony of the family, but also in helping the second gen
15、eration establish their identity.（分数：12.00）(1).What do you think this article is about?A. Learning a second language.B. Immigrants who become sick in the U. S.C. Schools attended by immigrants to the U. S.D. Language and its effect on the identity of immigrants.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).To whom does the
16、mother speak Korean?A. Her oldest daughter only.B. Her two daughters only.C. All of her children.D. Only to her son.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why did the authors aunt try to teach her children to speak Korean?A. To help her improve her Korean language skills.B. To help them establish a Korean identity.C.
17、 To help them succeed in the U. S.D. To help them find a good job.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Based on the passage, the phrase “ your identity“ means _.A. your homeB. your dignityC. who you areD. where you are from（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.Passage ThreeThere has been a boom in “karaoke“ in Japan. Many people, no ma
18、tter what their age or gender, go there often to enjoy singing out loud, to seek relief from daily stress or just for fun. The “kara“ of kara-oke means “empty“, while the “oke“ is a Japanese abbreviation of the English word, “orchestra. “ These two words coming together mean an orchestra without a s
19、inger. Karaoke systems are widespread in many countries nowadays. “Karaoke bars“ are well known by Americans, but actually we have few karaoke bars in Japan. What we call “karaoke box“ is more popular in Japan.To relish karaoke is not difficult at all. All you have to do is to find some friends to g
20、o with you. After you have settled into the room and gotten something to eat or drink, you are already to sing. You look up one of the songbooks and choose a song you wish to sing in two different ways: either by the singers name or title of the song. Then enter the code numbers of the song into the
21、 remote control. Soon your music will start. Some karaoke sets even have a voice change system. You can change your voice from a womans to a mans, or a mans to a womans. This is very interesting. But the important thing here is you should listen to other people singing at the same time. Usually peop
22、le like to have audiences, and you want them to listen to you while you are singing, too. You can feel like a real singer if you have someone to listen to you, and thats what people like when doing karaoke.Since you will have your own room and there will be no unfamiliar people watching you, you wil
23、l feel more comfortable singing in a karaoke box than singing in front of many people, like in karaoke bars. You can spend the time in a more relaxed atmosphere, which is more enjoyable.Once you have experienced karaoke, you might want to go again and again, though some people would not like singing
24、 in front of people even if they were friends or family. But you can still have a lot of fun there, even if you dont sing. We make jokes and we talk as if we were at home. I personally like karaoke very much. I like singing and I have so much fun every time I go. I think we are seeking a way to expr
25、ess ourselves to people whom we like.（分数：12.00）(1).In Japanese, the word “Karaoke“ come from “kara“ and “oke. “ What do these words mean?A. Sing and together.B. Sing and have fun.C. Orchestra and singer.D. Empty and orchestra.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the writer say is the important thing to do
26、 to enjoy Karaoke?A. Enter the code number.B. Choose many different types of music.C. Listen to others singing so everyone has an audience.D. Change your voice from a woman to a man or vice-versa.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the advantage of a Japanese Karaoke box over a Karaoke bar?A. There are no
27、unfamiliar people watching you so you wont feel nervous.B. It is more technologically advanced.C. The employees are friendlier.D. The food is better.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How would you describe the writers attitude toward Karaoke?A. She often goes, and likes it sometimes and sometimes not.B. She thin
28、ks it is not only fun, but stress relieving as well.C. She has not tried it herself so has no attitude about it.D. She feels it is a waste of time.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.Passage Five1. Needed: Full time secretary position availableApplicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 w
29、ords a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd. , 17 Browning Street.2. Are you looking for a part-time job?We require 3 part-time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required, applicants should between 18 and 26. Call 366-76564 for more info
30、rmation.3. Computer trained secretaries:Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 887-50928.4. Teacher Needed:Tommys Kindergarten needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9
31、 a. m. to 3 p. m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommys Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56.5. Part Time work available:We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part-time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and
32、 giving customers information. For more information contact us by calling 302 -68567.6. University positions open:The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with bomework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Religion, Economics or Histor
33、y. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.（分数：12.00）(1).This is a _.A. job advertising B. business advertisingC. part time advertising D. television advertising（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two yea
34、rs ago. He would like an academic position. Which position is best for him?A. Teacher in kindergarten. B. University position.C. Secretary position. D. Shop assistant.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which might be the best for someone who needs an evening job?A. Computer trained secretary. B. Trainer in kinder
35、garten.C. Teaching assistant. D. Shop assistant.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Clare who is retired wants to work part-time at the weekend, for further information she should _.A. call 302-68567B. visit Tommys KindergartenC. contact the University of CumberlandD. apply in person at United Business Ltd（分数：3.00
36、）A.B.C.D.Passage TwoThe people who run Yosemite National Park want to make some changes. They say there are too many cars in the park. Sometimes, no more people can fit into the park.The cars, trucks, and campers cause many problems. The cars make too much noise. People cannot hear each other talk.
37、The best view of Yosemite Falls is from the parking lot.The new plan is to keep most cars out of the park. Some people come only for one day. They will have to leave their ears outside the park. They will have to ride buses into the park. Some people have reservations at hotels or campgrounds at Yos
38、emite. They can bring in their cars, but they will have to leave them in the parking lot.The new plan will include removing some roads. It will include removing bridges over the river. It will include making new paths for hiking and biking.Floods last year hurt in the park in many ways. Congress wan
39、ts the people who run Yosemite to fix up the park. But Congress does not want Yosemite like it was before the floods. They want it to be better.（分数：12.00）(1).Some people make arrengements at _ or campgrounds at Yosemite.A. hotelsB. restaurantsC. parking lotsD. apartments near the park（分数：3.00）A.B.C.
40、D.(2).People _ might not like the changes.A. in Congress B. who like drivigC. who like cycling D. who like camping（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).How might the park be different after the changes?A. It will be more quiet.B. There will be less people.C. There will be no cars at all.D. Everybody will have to wal
41、k around the park.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Floods-Destroyed Park.B. Changes in the Park.C. Yosemite Car Ban.D. No Cars.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.二、第二组(总题数：5，分数：60.00)Passage ThreeThe phoenix was one of the most magnificent birds that ever lived. U
42、nfortunately for bird watchers, the grand phoenix lived only in the imaginations of the ancient Greeks and Egyptians.According to Greek mythology, only- one phoenix at a time lived on earth. The phoenix, a male, was brightly colored, with gold and red feathers. Legend has it that the single bird liv
43、ed for exactly 500 years. Just before it was to die, it would build a nest, The mythical birds last task was to sit patiently on the nest, waiting for the sun to start the dry twigs burning and set the nest ablaze. But as the proud phoenix sacrificed itself in flame, a tiny worm would crawl from ben
44、eath the ashes. This worm grew in to a new phoenix. Its first task was to gather up its fathers ashes and bury them in the temple of the Egyptian sun god in Heliopolis, the City of the Sun. Each reborn phoenix lived out the remainder of its life in Arabia.Today, the phoenix symbolizes immortality. A
45、lso, someone who succeeds where he or she had previously failed is often referred to as a phoenix.（分数：12.00）(1).This passage discusses an ancient _.A. king B. myth C. fairy tale D. god（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Most of a phoenixs life was supposedly spent in _.A. Greece B. Egypt C. Heliopolis D. Arabia（分数
46、：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Someone who is called a phoenix today _.A. has come back from a defeat B. is probably immortalC. thinks he or she can live forever D. is not well liked by colleagues（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The life of the phoenix is described _.A. with the use of facts B. in a humorous wayC. in an unc
47、lear way D. step-by-step（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.Passage Five“No matter where you are or what time it is, theres something going on at a Hard Rock Care. All over the world our cafes not only serve great food, but they serve up great music. “The first Hard Rock Care (HRC) opened its doors to the public on Ju
48、ne 14, 1971, in London. Founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, two enterprising and music-loving Americans, HRC was a classic at once, attracting crowds of customers with its first-rate, but moderately priced American bill of fare, warm service and ever present rock “n“ roll music and sensibilit
49、y.With more than 108 Hard Rock Cafes in 41 countries Hard Rock Care has become a truly global phenomenon. From its launch in London, England, to New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo, and on to such exotic locales as Kuala Lumpur and Taipei, Hard Rock offers a special experience to its devoted, ever-expanding clientele.HRC has also become the worlds leading collector and exhibitor of rock “n“ roll memorabilia and covered their walls with them. Their unparalleled collection consists of more than 60,000
