1、专升本英语-阅读理解及答案解析(总分：300.00，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 wr
2、iters 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 co
3、mpany, 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 career b
4、y 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 schoo
5、l; 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 pa
6、ssage deals with _.（分数：3.00）A.the Great London FireB.the lost documents of ShakespeareC.scholars of ShakespeareD.Shakespeares personal history(2).Parts of Shakespeares life continue to remain a mystery because _.（分数：3.00）A.people are not interestedB.researchers do not have the expertise to find the
7、factsC.writers had no claim over their worksD.the Great London Fire burned important documents(3).From this passage we can infer that Shakespeare _.（分数：3.00）A.was a horse thiefB.had no educationC.is surrounded by mythsD.was popular in Stratford(4).The first sentence arouses interest by presenting _.
8、（分数：3.00）A.a direct statementB.a questionC.an emotional appearD.a contrastPassage 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. T
9、he cars make too much noise. People cannot hear each other talk. 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 pa
10、rk. Some people have reservations at hotels or campgrounds at Yosemite. 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 bi
11、king.Floods last year hurt in the park in many ways. Congress wants 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.（分数：3.00）A.hote
12、lsB.restaurantsC.parking lotsD.apartments near the park(2).People _ might not like the changes.（分数：3.00）A.in CongressB.who like drivigC.who like cyclingD.who like camping(3).How might the park be different after the changes?（分数：3.00）A.It will be more quiet.B.There will be less people.C.There will be
13、 no cars at all.D.Everybody will have to walk around the park.(4).Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?（分数：3.00）A.Floods-Destroyed Park.B.Changes in the Park.C.Yosemite Car Ban.D.No Cars.Passage ThreeThere has been a boom in “karaoke“ in Japan. Many people, no matter what t
14、heir 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 singer. Kara
15、oke 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 go with you.
16、 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 remote con
17、trol. 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 people like to
18、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 will feel more
19、 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 in front o
20、f 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 express ourselv
21、es 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?（分数：3.00）A.Sing and together.B.Sing and have fun.C.Orchestra and singer.D.Empty and orchestr(2).What does the writer say is the important thing to do to enjoy Karaoke?（分数：3.0
22、0）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-vers(3).What is the advantage of a Japanese Karaoke box over a Karaoke bar?（分数：3.00）A.There are no unfamiliar people watching you
23、so you wont feel nervous.B.It is more technologically advanced.C.The employees are friendlier.D.The food is better.(4).How would you describe the writers attitude toward Karaoke?（分数：3.00）A.She often goes, and likes it sometimes and sometimes not.B.She thinks it is not only fun, but stress relieving
24、as well.C.She has not tried it herself so has no attitude about it.D.She feels it is a waste of timPassage FourPoeple are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they dont have the same native langu
25、age. 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 their children to speak English,
26、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 States. The eighteen-year old d
27、aughter 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 doesnt want to speak Korean. My a
28、unt 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 parents and my aunt speaks Korean
29、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 Korean.We must realize that lang
30、uage 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 generation establish their identity
31、.（分数：12.00）(1).What do you think this article is about?（分数：3.00）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.(2).To whom does the mother speak Korean?（分数：3.00）A.Her oldest da
32、ughter only.B.Her two daughters only.C.All of her children.D.Only to her son.(3).Why did the authors aunt try to teach her children to speak Korean?（分数：3.00）A.To help her improve her Korean language skills.B.To help them establish a Korean identity.C.To help them succeed in the U. S.D.To help them f
33、ind a good jo(4).Based on the passage, the phrase “ your identity“ means _.（分数：3.00）A.your homeB.your dignityC.who you areD.where you are fromPassage Five/r/n /r/n 1. Needed: Full time secretary position available/r/n Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a
34、minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd. , 17 Browning Street./r/n 2. Are you looking for a part-time job?/r/n 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 i
35、nformation./r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n 3. Computer trained secretaries:/r/n 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./r/n /r/n 4. Teacher Needed:/r/n Tommys Kindergarten need
36、s 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommys Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56./r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n 5. Part Time work available:/r/n We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part-
37、time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customers information. For more information contact us by calling 302 -68567./r/n /r/n 6. University positions open:/r/n The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with bomework correction
38、. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information./r/n /r/n /r/n（分数：12.00）(1).This is a _.（分数：3.00）A.job advertisingB.business advertisingC.part time advertisingD.television advertising(2).Jack
39、Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position. Which position is best for him?（分数：3.00）A.Teacher in kindergarten.B.University position.C.Secretary position.D.Shop assistant.(3).Which might be the best for someone wh
40、o needs an evening job?（分数：3.00）A.Computer trained secretary.B.Trainer in kindergarten.C.Teaching assistant.D.Shop assistant.(4).Clare who is retired wants to work part-time at the weekend, for further information she should _.（分数：3.00）A.call 302-68567B.visit Tommys KindergartenC.contact the Univers
41、ity of CumberlandD.apply in person at United Business Ltd二、第二组(总题数：5，分数：60.00)Passage One/r/n /r/n Presidents of America /r/n /r/n /r/n LEGEND:/r/n Resigned from Presidency/r/n Resigned from Vice Presidency/r/n Died in office/r/n Assassinated in office/r/n N Appointed Vice President (Not elected)/r/
42、n /r/n #/r/n Year/r/n President/r/n Vice President(s)/r/n Party/r/n /r/n /r/n 25/r/n 1897-1901/r/n William McKinley/r/n Garret A. Hobart (to 1901 ) Theodore Roosevelt (1901)/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 26/r/n 1901-1909/r/n Theodore Roosevelt/r/n No Vice President (1901-1905) Charles Fairbanks (1905
43、-1909)/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 27/r/n 1909-1913/r/n William Howard Taft/r/n James S. Sherman/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 28/r/n 1913-1921/r/n Woodrow Wilson/r/n Thomas R. Marshall/r/n Democrat/r/n /r/n /r/n 29/r/n 1921-1923/r/n Warren Harding/r/n Calvin Coolidge/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 30
44、/r/n 1923-1929/r/n Calvin Coolidge/r/n No Vice President (1923-1925) Charles G. Dawes (1925-1929)/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 31/r/n 1929-1933/r/n Herbert Hoover/r/n Charles Curtis/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 32/r/n 1933-1945/r/n Franklin D. Roosevelt/r/n John N. Garner (1933-1941 ) Henry A. Walla
45、ce (1941-1945 ) Harry S. Truman (1945)/r/n Democrat/r/n /r/n /r/n 33/r/n 1945-1953/r/n Harry S. Truman/r/n No Vice President (1945-1949) Alben W. Barkley (1949-1953)/r/n Democrat/r/n /r/n /r/n 34/r/n 1953-1961/r/n Dwight D. Eisenhower/r/n Richard M. Nixon/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 35/r/n 1961-196
46、3/r/n John F. Kennedy/r/n Lyndon B. Johnson/r/n Democrat/r/n /r/n /r/n 36/r/n 1963-1969/r/n Lyndon B. Johnson/r/n No Vice President /r/n Democrat(1963-1965) Hubert Humphrey (1965-1969)/r/n /r/n /r/n 37/r/n 1969-1974/r/n Richard M. Nixon/r/n Spiro T. Agnew Gerald R. Ford /r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n
47、 38/r/n 1974-1977/r/n Gerald R. Ford/r/n Nelson A. Rockefeller /r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 39/r/n 1977-1981/r/n Jimmy Carter/r/n Walter Mondale/r/n Democrat/r/n /r/n /r/n 40/r/n 1981-1989/r/n Ronald Reagan/r/n George Bush/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 41/r/n 1989-1993/r/n George Bush/r/n Dan Quayle
48、/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n 42/r/n 1993-2001/r/n William Jefferson Clinton (Bill)/r/n Albert Gore, Jr./r/n Democrat/r/n /r/n /r/n 43/r/n 2001-./r/n George W. Bush/r/n Dick Cheney/r/n Republican/r/n /r/n /r/n （分数：12.00）(1).How many Vice Presidents later became Presidents?（分数：3.00）A.Four.B.Five.C.Si
49、x.D.Seven.(2).Among the last ten presidents, how many of them are from Republican?（分数：3.00）A.Four.B.Five.C.Six.D.Seven.(3).In which year both president and vice-president resigned their positions?（分数：3.00）A.1897-1901.B.1921-1923.C.1961-1963.D.1969-1974.(4).Which Presidents were assassinated in office?（分数：3.00）A.JohnF. Kennedy and William McKinley.B.Warren Harding and William McKinley.C.JohnF. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.D.Gerald R. Ford and Spiro T. Agnew.Passage TwoA panel of government officials is
