1、湖北专升本（英语）-试卷 8 及答案解析(总分：202.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：40，分数：80.00)1.One of the requirements for a fire is that the material ( ) to its burning temperature.（分数：2.00）A.is heatedB.will be heatedC.be heatedD.would be heated2.I have to ( ) my expenditure to my income.（分数：2.00）A.transferB.a
2、djustC.directD.add3.If he had been in better health, he ( ) , more books.（分数：2.00）A.can writeB.could have writtenC.could writeD.have written4.With the development of industry, this region will surely ( ).（分数：2.00）A.developB.profitC.succeedD.thrive5.Im going to spend the winter vacation in Shanghai,
3、( ) I have relatives.（分数：2.00）A.whichB.neverthelessC.whereD.when6.The new campus is ( ) as the old one.（分数：2.00）A.twice as bigB.as twice bigC.twice bigD.big as twice7.If ( )to speak, he has no problem expressing himself.（分数：2.00）A.askedB.askingC.askD.to be asked8.Mum is getting old, so her memory is
4、 not very ( ) these days.（分数：2.00）A.trueB.forgettableC.reliableD.credit9.Which door does this key ( )to?（分数：2.00）A.setB.fitC.becomeD.belong10.Much ( ) my regret, I am unable to accept your kind invitation.（分数：2.00）A.toB.atC.withD.by11.It ought to be you ( )me that sign the letter.（分数：2.00）A.butB.in
5、spite ofC.ratherD.rather than12.Literature must consist of words, ( ) music must consist of sounds.（分数：2.00）A.even thoughB.so thatC.just asD.ever since13.If the building project ( ) by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be fined.（分数：2.00）A.being completedB.is completedC.
6、to be completedD.completed14.I prefer walking ( ).（分数：2.00）A.to driveB.to drivingC.than driveD.than driving15.The committee ( ) a conclusion only after days of discussion.（分数：2.00）A.achievedB.reachedC.arrivedD.completed16.Asia is ( ) among the seven continents.（分数：2.00）A.largestB.the largestC.larger
7、D.the larger17.You ( ) me because I didnt say that.（分数：2.00）A.must understandB.must be understandingC.must have understoodD.had to misunderstand18.Generally speaking, nodding your head is ( ) to saying yes.（分数：2.00）A.contraryB.equivalentC.secondaryD.relevant19.I have been to the West Lake three time
8、s ( ) 1970.（分数：2.00）A.sinceB.untilC.fromD.after20.( )gathering and storing information, the computer can also solve complicated problems.（分数：2.00）A.Not onlyB.UnlessC.ExceptD.Besides21.Seldom ( ) in such a rude way.（分数：2.00）A.we have been treatedB.have we been treatedC.we have treatedD.have we treate
9、d22.( ),that step is not safe!（分数：2.00）A.Look aroundB.Look upC.Look outD.Look down23.He went on to say that it was as important to respect others as ( ) by others.（分数：2.00）A.to be respectedB.to respectC.being respectedD.respected24.I saw a traffic ( ) this morning.（分数：2.00）A.eventB.conflictC.damageD
10、.accident25.( )you ought to do is to see a doctor.（分数：2.00）A.HowB.WhatC.WhichD.That26.Every means ( ) but without much result.（分数：2.00）A.have been triedB.has been triedC.have triedD.has tried27.Finding it difficult to ( ) to the climate in the city, he decided to move to the north.（分数：2.00）A.fitB.ad
11、optC.suitD.adapt28.We must begin testing this instrument, no matter ( ) difficult it is.（分数：2.00）A.howeverB.howC.whateverD.what29.He climbed up into the tree and picked all the fruit ( ) reach.（分数：2.00）A.withinB.beyondC.offD.inside30.The man ( ) was stolen called the police.（分数：2.00）A.his walletB.th
12、e wallet of hisC.whose walletD.the wallet of whom31.Those opinions are now out of ( ).（分数：2.00）A.orderB.formC.moodD.fashion32.Neither Mary nor her sister ( ) to the party.（分数：2.00）A.goB.are goingC.have goneD.is going33.Any student ( ) in swimming can apply for membership.（分数：2.00）A.having a keen int
13、erestB.with a keen interestingC.who is keenly interestingD.has a keen interest34.Just because he failed once, it does not ( ) that he will fail every time.（分数：2.00）A.followB.happenC.appearD.seem35.He plays not only the piano, ( )the violin.（分数：2.00）A.and alsoB.but alsoC.but as well asD.but as well36
14、.The population of the world is growing at a dangerous ( ).（分数：2.00）A.stepB.measureC.rateD.progress37.( ) him do this job by himself ?（分数：2.00）A.Why dont letB.Why not lettingC.Why not letD.Why you not to let38.He speaks English ( ) better than I.（分数：2.00）A.veryB.muchC.tooD.so39.There can be no doubt
15、 ( ) someone had visited the house before they arrived.（分数：2.00）A.whyB.whetherC.howD.that40.He grew more and more absorbed in his work, ( ) he almost forgot his meals.（分数：2.00）A.that to such an extentB.to an extent such thatC.to such an extentD.such that to an extent二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：4，分数：4
16、0.00)Procrastination (犹豫不决) is a disease of the mind. A scientific study in recent years has shown that it is a close relative of sadness and attention disorder; that procrastinators tend to be the result of low self-confidence and are likely to experience anxiety. The research has shown, what is mo
17、re, that the illness has become quite common. Susan Robert, a behavioral psychologist who has written a book called Living With Procrastination, says that about a quarter of the adult population of the United States and Canada is reported to have serious problems with procrastination. “when we say s
18、erious we mean people for whom procrastination causes great discomfort and suffering. Weve found that such people are more troubled by daily life than others, that possibility of anxiety is much higher among them than in the rest of the population.“ In a society driven by achievement, it is little w
19、onder that not being able to work at full steam will bring people sadness. Surely, in the land of opportunity, this anxiety has produced an industry of experts offering solutions. Many books and specialist solutions have appeared. In exchange for $ 19.95, Dr. Jerome Murray will send out an audio-cas
20、sette called “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination.“ Dr. Murray promises that if you follow his step-by-step rules you will be empowered to “turn self-defeat into self-realization“. “Since the start of the 1990s, procrastination has been taken more and more seriously,“ said Dr. Robe
21、rts, who has been treating patients troubled by the condition for more than 20 years.“ It is now recognized as a true mental health problem and is being seen more as a psychological problem and less as a moral issue.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the main topic of this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Dont hesitate to giv
22、e up smoking.B.Dont regard depression as not important.C.Delay can be a sign of illness.D.Dont work too hard to stay healthy.(2).Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Procrastination is a disease of the mind.B.Procrastination is likely to cause a great discomfort and suffer
23、ing.C.Procrastination is not considered as a psychological problem but moral issue.D.Dr. Jerome Murray provides some ways to get rid of procrastination.(3).How does the author look at procrastination?（分数：2.00）A.It is something like running.B.It is a disease of mind.C.It is not a permitted act.D.It i
24、s not full of stress.(4).These are the signs of procrastination except ( ).（分数：2.00）A.discomfortB.sufferingC.pleasureD.sadness(5).Whats the main idea of Dr. Murrays cassette “Protect your future from the thief of procrastination“ ?（分数：2.00）A.Turn defeat to self-realization.B.Turn depression into ent
25、husiasm.C.Procrastination has been taken more and more seriously.D.Turn self-defeat into self-realization.Parrots are becoming one of the most popular pets in America for good reasons. The parrot is an extraordinary bird that can be taught to talk, can be easily cared for, and can create a lively at
26、mosphere anywhere. With the help of an energetic parrot owner, a parrot can develop an enormous vocabulary. In addition, a parrot can be trained to say “Pretty boy“ or “Polly wants a cracker, “and it also can learn to whistle or sing. No matter what an owner decides to teach a bird, training a parro
27、t takes much patience, but the reward is a stream of chatter. Another reason for the parrots popularity is that this pet does not require much care. For example, even a spoiled parrot does not need a house-sitter for the purpose of daily walks and daily feeding. In fact, a parrot will overeat. Still
28、 another advantage of owning a parrot is its inexpensive food, including seeds, nuts, corn, and grain-along with an apple, banana, or carrot. Perhaps the most likely reason the parrot is becoming such a well-liked pet is that it is a combination of tameness and wildness. Because the parrot can live
29、in almost any environment, it makes a fine, tame companion for many people. In addition, because it can be easily trained, it is a delightful performer. At the same time, its colorful feathers give it an air of the mystery of the parrots native home, the jungle. Thus, the parrot, once a highly value
30、d gift presented to kings and noble families, is now appreciated by a growing number of people.（分数：10.00）(1).A parrot can be trained to do all the following but ( ).（分数：2.00）A.talkB.help its ownerC.singD.create a lively atmosphere(2).Which of the following is NOT a reason for the easy raising of the
31、 parrot?（分数：2.00）A.It eats very little.B.Its food is inexpensive.C.It does not need a house-sitter.D.It does not require daily walks as dogs do(3).The word “tameness“ in the passage means ( ).（分数：2.00）A.the quality of being brave or unafraidB.the quality of being kind or warm-heartedC.the quality of
32、 being uncontrolled or fierceD.the quality of being gentle or trained(4).The word “jungle“ probably means ( ).（分数：2.00）A.boundless desert with very little plant lifeB.large apartment building with pleasing surroundingsC.wild land overgrown with thick bushes and treesD.snow-covered mountain top in ve
33、ry cold areas(5).The writer ( ).（分数：2.00）A.likes the parrotB.dislikes the parrotC.doesnt care about the parrotD.values the parrot highlyIn my long life I have seen many changes in our habits and customs and conditions in general. I think that you might be interested if I told you some of them. The w
34、orld I entered at the age of eighteen when I became a medical student was a world that knew nothing of such advanced things as planes, films, radios or telephones. It was a very cheap world. Prices were stable. When I entered St. Thomas hospital I rent a set of rooms in Vincent Square for which I pa
35、id 18 shillings a week. My landlady provided me with a very good breakfast before I went to the hospital and a dinner when T came back at half past six. I only had to pay for the breakfasts and dinners twelve shillings a week. For four-pence I lunched at St. Thomas on bread and butter and a glass of
36、 milk. I could be able to live very well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself, and have a lot of fun on fourteen pounds a month. And I could always pawn (当掉) my microscope for three pounds. I spent five years at St. Thomas hospital. I was a bad student, for my heart, as you migh
37、t have guessed, was not in it. I wanted, I had always wanted to be a writer, and in the evenings, after my dinner, I wrote and read. Before long, I wrote a novel called “Liza of Lambeth“, which I sent to a publisher and was accepted. It came out during my last year at the hospital and it was success
38、ful. It was of course an accident, but I didnt know that. I felt I could afford to give up medicine and make writing my profession; so, three days after I graduated from the school of medicine, I left for Spain to write another book. I did not realize, at that time, that I was taking a great risk.（分
39、数：10.00）(1).The text is a talk given by the author when ( ) .（分数：2.00）A.he was 18B.his first novel was publishedC.he graduated from the school of medicineD.he was at an advanced age(2).The author graduated from the school of medicine when he was ( ).（分数：2.00）A.18B.28C.23D.30(3).“And I could always p
40、awn my microscope for three pounds“ means the author could always ( ) .（分数：2.00）A.exchange his microscope for three poundsB.borrow his microscope and pays three poundsC.have his microscope repaired with three poundsD.lend his microscope for three pounds(4).In the sentence “I could be able to live ve
41、ry well, pay my fees, buy my necessary instruments, clothe myself.“ , the word “clothe“ means ( ).（分数：2.00）A.wear clothesB.make clothes forC.wash clothes forD.buy clothes for(5).The author wanted to be a writer because ( ).（分数：2.00）A.he liked to take risksB.he found it easier to make a living by wri
42、tingC.he was interested in writingD.he could not study medicine wellHow often one hears children wishing they were grown-up, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting h
43、is time in useless regrets. Youth is a time when there are few tasks to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition,
44、life is always presenting new things to the children-things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things, or being punished for what he has done w
45、rong. When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he brea
46、ks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.（分数：10.00）(1).People can experience happiness if they
47、( ).（分数：2.00）A.always think of the past and regret itB.value the presentC.are no longer youngD.become old and have much experience(2).When people were young, they used to ( ).（分数：2.00）A.be in charge of many businessesB.have few things to think about and take onC.look after their younger sisters and
48、brothersD.face a lot of difficulties(3).The pains of children lie in the fact that ( ).（分数：2.00）A.no one helps them make right decisionsB.they are often beaten by their parentsC.they can not be accepted and praised by othersD.they are not allowed to do what they like to do(4).Children are usually ha
49、ppy because ( ).（分数：2.00）A.old people lose interest in themB.they are free to do wrongC.they are familiar with everything going on around themD.things are new to them(5).Which of the following is NOT needed for a young man to be happy?（分数：2.00）A.Hard workB.Being free from troubleC.WealthD.Health三、Cloze(总题数：1，分数：40.00)More than forty thousand readers told us what they looked for in close friendships, what they expected【C1】_friends, what they were willing to give in【C2】_, and how satisfied they were【C3】_the quality of their friendships, the【C4】_give little c
