1、成人专升本英语真题 2013 年及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：150 分钟)一、答案必须答在答题卡上指定的位置，答在试卷(总题数：5，分数：5.00)A.comeB.someC.moveD.loveA.honorB.houseC.horrorD.heelA.thiefB.thinkC.theoryD.theseA.nowB.howC.allowD.windowA.meatB.deadC.creamD.stealII6.We asked both John and Jerry, but _ could offer a satisfactory explanation. （分数：1.0
2、0）A.neitherB.eitherC.bothD.nor7.Id like to find someone _I can discuss such a problem. （分数：1.00）A.whoB.whomC.with whomD.to whom8.The baby cant even sit up yet,_walk! （分数：1.00）A.dont mentionB.let aloneC.other thanD.rather than9.I did not notice that my dog was missing _a moment ago. （分数：1.00）A.before
3、B.untilC.toD.On10.The company director has informed us that we must _department budge by 25% （分数：1.00）A.cut downB.cut awayC.cut offD.cut up11.Companies usually _a number of experiments before a new product is launched. （分数：1.00）A.practiceB.controlC.carryD.conduct12.I remembered that the air conditio
4、ners _runed off before left home. （分数：1.00）A.wereB.were to beC.had beenD.have been13.-How do you like your new job? -well, its great _salary, but it does not offer much prospects for promotion （分数：1.00）A.in change ofB.in terms ofC.in case ofD.in favor of14.In my opinion, this is a(n)_different matte
5、r. （分数：1.00）A.entirelyB.merelyC.purelyD.fully15.Take an umbrella with you in case it_. （分数：1.00）A.may rainB.could rainC.rainedD.rains16.The murderer was brought in, with his hands_ behind his back. （分数：1.00）A.to have been tiedB.having tiedC.to be tiedD.tied17.-Do you think Joshua is the right person
6、 for this job? -He is well-grounded in economic theory, but lacks_in production management. （分数：1.00）A.devotionB.attitudeC.experienceD.energy18._about it earlier, we could have wamed people of the danger. （分数：1.00）A.Would we knowB.Should we knowC.Have we knownD.Had we known19.It was_ of you not to d
7、isturb these old people late at night. （分数：1.00）A.patientB.considerateC.deliberateD.modest20.-Hey, what do you think of his speech last night? -I have no idea. I arrived_ find that he had almost finished it. （分数：1.00）A.in order toB.so as toC.only toD.ready to三、III(总题数：1，分数：30.00)What is music? Music
8、 is sound arranged into pleasing or interesting 21 It is part of every culture on Earth. People use music to 22 feeling and ideas. Music also serves to entertain and relax. Music is performing art It 23 form such arts as painting and poetry, in which artists 24 works and then display or publish them
9、. Musical composers need musicians to 25 and perform their works. 26 .most musical performances are really co-operations between composers and performers. Music also play a major role in other arts. Opera 27 singing and music with drama. Ballet and other forms of dancing need music to help the dance
10、rs 28 their steps. Motion pictures use music to help set the mood as well as introduce the actions or enhance its 29 on the audience. Music is one of the 30 arts. People probably started to sing as soon as 31 developed. Hunting tools struck together may have been the first musical 32 .By about 10,00
11、0 B. C. Hollow bones had been used by 33 people to make flutes. The first written music dates from about 2500 B.C. There are two chief kinds of Western music, classical and popular, Symphonies, operas, and bullets are 34 music, It is generally harder to write and perform. Musicians who perform it ne
12、ed a lot of training. Popular music 35 country music, folk music, jazz, and rock music. It is easier to perform and understand. （分数：30.00）A.modelsB.typesC.StylesD.patternsA.expressB.exploreC.CoverD.testA.resultsB.developsC.differsD.separatesA.discoverB.createC.imagineD.inventA.adaptB.interpretC.foll
13、owD.completeA.ThusB.HoweverC.BesidesD.AndA.joinsB.associatesC.connectsD.combinesA.withB.forC.afterD.uponA.ForceB.effectC.influenceD.impactA.greatestB.easiestC.oldestD.bestA.agricultureB.societyC.humanityD.languageA.performersB.EventsC.instrumentsD.notesA.previousB.oldC.earlyD.ancientA.lightB.backgro
14、undC.classicalD.experimentalA.acceptsB.includesC.explainsD.illustrates四、IV Reading Comprehen(总题数：5，分数：60.00)Passage One What do you use to ge around town? A car? A bike? Your feet? Perhaps you should try a Seaway! The Seaway is perfect for short journey. Its an electric vehicle that consists of a pl
15、atform between two wheels, with a pole that connects the platform to the handlebars. To ride it ,you step up onto the platform, and control the Seaway by moving your body. Lean forwards to go faster, and backwards to slow down. On older models, direction is controlled by a twist grip (扭转把手）on the le
16、ft handlebar. This varies the speeds between the two motors, a decrease in the speed of the left wheel would turn the Seaway to the left .With newer models you simply lean to the left or right. Meanwhile, a gyroscope (陀螺仪）detects your movements and prevents the machine from falling over. The Seaway
17、has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. After that, you need to plug it in and recharge the battery. Segways are used for a variety of purposes. People with mobility problems can now enjoy walks in the country with their friends and family. Some golfers us them as an altern
18、ative to the golf cart. And dog owners now have an easier way to take the dog to the park. A few police forces use Segways, too. They allow officers to move quickly whilst maintaining contact with the public. Theyre also becoming a common sight on airport. However, the most popular use is in tourism
19、, particularly for city tours. Visit any major tourist city in summer, sit outside a cafe for a while and theres a good change youll see a group of tourists passing on Segways. （分数：12.00）(1).What is the Seaway according to this passage? （分数：3.00）A.A pole that connects two handlebarsB.A newly appeare
20、d public traffic vehicle.C.A bicycle with a platform between two wheels.D.An electric two-wheeled vehicle for short trips.(2).How do you turn to the left on Segways of newer models? （分数：3.00）A.Lean to the left.B.Adjust the twist grip.C.Press the left bar.D.Control gyroscope(3).How far can you travel
21、 on a Seaway at most? （分数：3.00）A.less than 19 km.B.About 19 km.C.About 38 km.D.More than 38 km.(4).The last paragraph focuses on_. （分数：3.00）A.what a Seaway is likeB.where to find a SeawayC.how to control a SeawayD.when a Seaway is usefulPassage Two Nancy Bright and her husband john had been working
22、overtime and saving for a long time so that they could pay the advance for Nancys dream house. Today was the day that they had enough money in hand to make a down payment on the house, But the real estate (房地产）agent informed them that she had received another offer for the house. Although the other
23、offer was slightly less than that of Nancy and johns, that person with the new offer was willing to pay the whole amount at once. The owner, in urgent need of money, wanted to accept the second offer. Nancy and john looked at each other with disappointed looks. They walked back home feeling very low
24、 about having lost the house. Soon they recovered and involved themselves into their daily lives, though once in a while Nancy would sink into a mild depression over losing the house. One day Nancy woke up in the morning feeling even lower than usual. She kept feeling sick, even lost interest in her
25、 routine coffee. She put all these symptoms down to the stress of working hard and losing her dream house. A weed passed and she seemed to get worse. John was worried and insisted on taking her to the doctor. The doctor, after taking a few tests, informed them with a huge smile that Nancy was two mo
26、nths pregnant! John and Nancy were overjoyed but also worried about not having their own house before the baby was born. One evening Nancy wandered into the street where her dream house was, and as she passed by it, she was surprised to see that there were notices stuck on all the houses On closer e
27、xamination she found that the notices were for all the residents to move out of the houses as they were building a highway and the whole row of houses needed to be pulled down. Nancy suddenly realized that not getting her dream house had been a blessing in disguise. She thanked God and decided to be
28、 happy with the blessings blessings she had and started looking forward to the birth of her child. （分数：12.00）(1).Why did Nancy and her husband lose their dream house? （分数：3.00）A.They couldnt pay the whole amount for the house at onceB.Someone else offered move money for the house.C.They couldnt affo
29、rd the advance for the house.D.The house owner decided not to sell the house.(2).How did they feel after they lost their dream house? （分数：3.00）A.They felt sorry and hardly recovered.B.They felt relieved but with little regret.C.They enjoyed their daily lives all the same.D.They were depressed but tr
30、ied to adjust themselves.(3).What did Nancy find about the house one day? （分数：3.00）A.It would be on sale againB.It would be pulled downC.It had been redecorated.D.It had been emptied(4).What does the phrase “a blessing in disguise” in the last paragraph mean? （分数：3.00）A.A good luckB.A dirty trickC.A
31、 secret wishD.A false alarm.Passage Three Most of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before. We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips. What should I wear? If youre luc
32、ky enough to visit Egypt between November and February, pack a sweater. Youll need it 一 the desert gets chilly at night, During the day, the temperature will be agreeable and comfortable Any other time, pack as if youre going to Phoenix or Vegas in August. For the ladies. Bathing suits are normal if
33、 theres a pool where youre going, but leave the string bikini at home 一 it is a Muslim country, after all. Last, if you are planning on visiting any mosques or certain parts of upper Egypt, ladies will need to plan on bringing something that comes at least to the elbow, and no shorts for men or wome
34、n in those areas. What special things do I need to pack? One of my favorite things in the world to bring to Egypt is an Evian Mister, a sprayer with a fine mist of Evian water. You may be able to find it in your local drug store. Spray a little on your face or head, and your body temperature will fe
35、el like its dropped 10 or 15 degrees. Other items include your camera, sun block and extra batteries. How do I communicate with home? Internet cafes are plentiful everywhere, especially in Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria. If you have international calling on your phone, you should be able to use it 一 A
36、T&T and Sprint both work internationally for sure, but make sure you have the international coverage. A satellite phone is best if you are certain to need coverage in the middle of the country. Like while sailing up the Nile, but for most people these days a cell phone is fine. What medical preparat
37、ion do I need? In a word: none! The one thing you may come down with in Egypt is politely called “Pharoahs Revenge.” The thing that knocks out Pharoahs Revenge is a regionally produced medicine, and is available at every drugstore for $1a box. DONT drink local water. DO drink bottled water, avoid th
38、e skins of fresh vegetables, and youll be fine. （分数：12.00）(1).What clothing is proper for ladies visiting a mosque? （分数：3.00）A.String bikinis.B.Long-sleeve clothes.C.Bathing suits.D.Shorts.(2).Whats the use of an Evian Mister? （分数：3.00）A.To relieve your thirst.B.To prevent sunburns.C.To cool yoursel
39、f down.D.To drive away insects.(3).What information is provided about distance communication? （分数：3.00）A.A cell phone is enough for most people.B.AT&T and Sprint offer free service in Egypt.C.A satellite phone doesnt work in Mid-Egypt.D.Internet cafes are only available in big cities.(4).What does “
40、Pharoahs Revenge” probably refer to in the last paragraph? （分数：3.00）A.A curse.B.A legend.C.A disease.D.A vegetable.It was a beautiful day for sightseeing around downtown Portland. We were on our day off and out for some fun. The weather was perfect for a picnic, so when lunch time came, we set our s
41、ights on a small park in town. Since we all had different tastes, we decided to split up, get what each of us wanted, and meet back on the grass in a few minutes. When my friends Robby headed for a hot dog stand, I decided to keep her company. We watched the seller put together the perfect hot dog,
42、just the way Robby wanted it. But when she took out her money to pay him, the man surprised us. “It looks a bit smaller on the cool side,“ he said, “so never mind paying me. This will be my freebie of the day.“ We said our thanks, joined our friends in the park, and dug into our food. But as we talk
43、ed and ate, I noticed a man sitting alone nearby, looking at us. I could tell that he hadnt showered for days. Another homeless person, I thought, like all the others you see in cities. I didnt pay much more attention than that. We finished eating and decided to head off for more sightseeing. But wh
44、en Robby and I went to the garbage can to throw away my lunch bag, I hear a strong voice, “There isnt any food in that bag, is there?“ It was the man who had been watching us. I didnt know what to say. “No, I ate it already.“ “Oh,“ was his only answer, with no shame in his voice at all. He was obvio
45、usly hungry, couldnt bear to see anything thrown away, and was used to asking this question. I felt bad for the man, but I didnt know what I could do. Thats when Robby said, “Ill be right back. Please wait for me a minute,“ and ran off. I watched curiously as she went across to the hot dog stand. Th
46、en I realized what she was doing. She bought a hot dog, crossed back to the garbage can, and gave the hungry man the food. When she came back to us, Robby said simply, “I was just passing on the kindness that someone gave to me.（分数：12.00）(1).Why did the seller offer Robby a free hot dog? （分数：3.00）A.
47、It was offered for a large order.B.The hot dog didnt look big enough.C.It was a special favor to a lady customer.D.The seller gave away a free hot dog every day.(2).Which word best describes the homeless man? （分数：3.00）A.Angry.B.Untidy.C.Sensitive .D.Impolite.(3).Why did Robby go back to the hot dog
48、seller? （分数：3.00）A.She wanted to think the hot dog seller.B.The homeless man asked her for a hot dog.C.She wanted to buy a hot dog for the homeless man.D.The hot dog was so delicious that Robby wanted another.(4).What is the theme of this passage? （分数：3.00）A.The rich should help the poor.B.One good
49、turn deserves another.C.Kindness is the greatest wisdom.D.A kindness shown, a kindness sown.Passage Five Whatever you do, dont challenge a chimpanzee named Ayumu to a number memory game. In 2007, Ayumu became famous for his lightning speed at a game that goes like this: A player views a computer screen where the number 1 through 9 appear briefly at once and then tun to white squares. The player then taps the squares where the numbers had been, in order from 1 to 9. People can do it .But no human
