1、陕西专升本英语真题 2003年及答案解析(总分：160.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B(总题数：40，分数：40.00)1.The next afternoon he went to _ Mr. Smith again.（分数：1.00）A.call forthB.call offC.call byD.call on2.You should not _ too much fun from him.（分数：1.00）A.exposeB.expressC.expectD.experience3.Ford proposed a system _ each worker would have a
2、special job to do.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.in whichC.whichD.at which4.Most of Americans get so used _ TV. so dependent on its flickering (闪动的) pictures, that it begins to dominate their lives.（分数：1.00）A.to watchB.in watchingC.to watchingD.with watching5.At least twenty firemen were killed _ of the collapse
3、of the building during the fire accident.（分数：1.00）A.as a ruleB.as forC.as a resultD.as far6.The medal did not cost much, _ very good.（分数：1.00）A.or was itB.nor was itC.or did itD.nor did it7.The truth is that it is only by studying history _ we learn what to anticipate(期待) in the future.（分数：1.00）A.an
4、d thenB.soC.by whichD.that8.I forgot _ something which I have long meant to ask you.（分数：1.00）A.to askB.having askedC.to be askingD.to have asked9.Make sure to _ the children _ swimming in the dirty river.（分数：1.00）A.protect, fromB.keep, fromC.avoid, fromD.ask, from10.It is of vital importance that a
5、person _ at least both physically and mentally strong to be an astronaut(宇航员).（分数：1.00）A.shall beB.beC.are to beD.must be11.In the advanced reading course students must take tests at monthly _.（分数：1.00）A.distanceB.lengthC.periodsD.intervals12.The scientist was so absorbed in his work that he was not
6、 _ of the fire that was spreading to his room.（分数：1.00）A.adequateB.aliveC.awareD.awake13.The manager _ all the engagements on the ground that he needed more rest.（分数：1.00）A.canceledB.announcedC.eliminatedD.kept14.The vitamins necessary for a healthy body are normally supplied by a _ of fruit and gre
7、en vegetables.（分数：1.00）A.varietyB.fractionC.sectionD.series15.Jack spent the whole day repairing the car. The work was _ easy.（分数：1.00）A.nothing butB.something exceptC.anything butD.all except16.Meanwhile, with the price of oil _, Saudi Arabias economy is getting much better.（分数：1.00）A.goes upB.goin
8、g upC.went upD.gone up17.If he were really interested in buying the apartment, Jack _ an offer before now.（分数：1.00）A.must have madeB.will makeC.would have madeD.would make18.Mrs. Jones seems to think that the delay of the conference is to suit the directors _.（分数：1.00）A.confidenceB.curiosityC.conven
9、ienceD.challenge19.Nobel Prizes are annual _ made to persons who have contributed to the good of mankind.（分数：1.00）A.salariesB.awardsC.wagesD.rewards20.The highway policeman on duty _ the driver who was speeding and asked to see his license.（分数：1.00）A.pulled upB.pulled inC.pulled outD.pulled off21.Th
10、e professor found no student in the lecture hall when he arrived. Only then did he realize that he came _ early.（分数：1.00）A.too muchB.so muchC.much tooD.much so22._ his speech than the audience began to ask him some difficult questions.（分数：1.00）A.The speaker had finished no soonerB.No sooner have the
11、 speaker finishedC.The speaker had no sooner finishedD.No sooner the speaker finished23.Mary _ at the bus stop for about an hour when Tom finally came and started to argue about what _ before.（分数：1.00）A.waited, happenedB.have waited, has happenedC.had waited, was happenedD.had been waiting, had happ
12、ened24.Vicky, one of my doctoral students, had her dissertation(论文) _ as soon as she finished _ it.（分数：1.00）A.to be typed, to writeB.typed, to writeC.being typed, writingD.typed, writing.25.Believe it or not, Matt, the peddler, earned _ his brother, who is a white collar in a big company.（分数：1.00）A.
13、much as twice asB.as twice much asC.twice as much asD.as much twice as27.The minister gave a report _ the effect on the economy after China became a member of WTO.（分数：1.00）A.involvingB.relatingC.regardingD.as for28.Ever since she was a little girl, she _ interested in music.（分数：1.00）A.isB.has beenC.
14、wasD.had been29.When she found her daughter was running a high fever, she _ took her to hospital.（分数：1.00）A.promptlyB.consequentlyC.consistentlyD.provokingly30.Most Americans would like to do shopping in the weekends since they expect to pick up wonderful _ in the supermarkets or shopping malls.（分数：
15、1.00）A.batteriesB.bargainsC.basketsD.barriers31.She did not throw away the stockings until they were so _ that they couldnt be mended anymore.（分数：1.00）A.wearing offB.worn outC.wearing outD.worn off32._ that man was the master of the earth used to be widely held early last century.（分数：1.00）A.To belie
16、veB.It was believedC.The beliefD.Believing33.The old lady, with her seeing-eye dog, _ seen going along the street every morning.（分数：1.00）A.wasB.wereC.areD.will be34.Nothing taking place there is interesting, _?（分数：1.00）A.are theyB.is itC.didnt theyD.isnt it35.In ESL teaching, it is really hard to sa
17、y which theory is _ any of the others put forward so far.（分数：1.00）A.obviously superior thanB.obviously superior toC.superior obviously toD.superior obviously than36.“Does Professor O hare live near the downtown area?“ “No, he lives _.“（分数：1.00）A.out in the suburbsB.out in suburbC.in the out suburbsD
18、.in suburb37.The young engineer was quite excited when he _ the experts in this complicated project.（分数：1.00）A.insistedB.assistedC.resistedD.persisted38.The book is _ as it was the only one ever signed by the President last month in the White House.（分数：1.00）A.commonB.uniqueC.rareD.singular39.The day
19、 she got married is a day she will always _ though her children have grown up and also got married.（分数：1.00）A.look up toB.look forward toC.look back toD.look down upon40.The launching of Chinas first manned-spaceship was televised _ by CCTV.（分数：1.00）A.aliveB.liveC.lifeD.lively二、B(总题数：4，分数：40.00)BDir
20、ections:/B There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and write your answer in capital letter on the Answer Sheet.BPassage 1/BIdeas about educa
21、tion are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma or a college degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. They are interested in other kinds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma.UContinuing education gives these adults t
22、he opportunity to increase their knowledge about their own field or to learn about a new field./U It also gives them a chance to improve their old skills or to learn new ones.Continuing education classes give some adults the chance to learn new skills. There are usually many kinds of classes to choo
23、se from, foreign cooking, auto repair, or furniture repair. These are only some of the classes available.Some adults take classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. For example, they can choose a class in almost any language as a second language. There are classes in first aid or
24、classes in sewing. There are also many other types of classes to choose from.Other adults take continuing education classes to improve their own lives because they want to feel better about themselves. Overweight people can find exercise classes or classes in nutrition. Others can learn how to be go
25、od parents, or how to get along with other people.There are many opportunities for adults to continue their learning. Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There are classes in schools, community buildings, or churches. Most classes are in the eveni
26、ng, so working people can attend. The classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive.Thousands of people register for continuing education classes each year. They receive no diploma or certificate, and no grade for most of the classes they attend. For them, learning is something they do because
27、 they want to.（分数：10.00）(1).Some adults go to continuing education classes to _.（分数：2.00）A.get a college educationB.learn new skillsC.get a certificateD.earn grades(2).Attending continuing education classes _.（分数：2.00）A.does not cost much moreB.is expensiveC.requires a loanD.is free of charge(3).Wha
28、ts the main idea of para. 6? _.（分数：2.00）A.Adults can continue their learningB.Most continuing education classes are in the eveningC.Adults have many opportunities to continue their learningD.Classes are held for working people(4).Lots of people attend continuing education classes because _.（分数：2.00）
29、A.the classes will help them feel better about themselvesB.there are many courses they can choose fromC.they can also go to church at the same timeD.learning is something they are interested in(5).We can learn from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.college education is not importantB.adult education is
30、very popularC.other kinds of learning are more important than school learningD.continuing education classes teach the same courses that are taught in colleges.BPassage 2/BBasketball is a sport enjoyed by millions of fans in at least 100 countries. Its one of the best-known sports in the world. It al
31、l began in 1891.Dr. James A. Naismith, the father of basketball, was an instructor at a YMCA(基督教) Training school. The school trained people to work in YMCAs. UOfficials at the school were concerned about the low attendance during the winter months. They felt that people didnt attend then because th
32、e school did not have a good winter sports program./U So they asked Dr. Naismith for help. He came up with a new indoor game.Naismith studied current games. He found that all the most popular games used a ball. So a ball would be a part of his new game, he decided. But kicking the ball or hitting it
33、 would be too rough for indoor. So he put 2 peach baskets up on poles. The players had to try to throw a soccer ball into them. Naismith then made thirteen rules for the game. 12 of them are still in use today. Just 7 years after the game began, professional basketball teams were formed.And thats ho
34、w basketball was born.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? _.（分数：2.00）A.The Birth of BasketballB.YMCA and BasketballC.Basketballan Indoor GameD.A Winter Sports Program(2).The YMCA training school officials asked Naismith to invent a new game because _.（分数：2.0
35、0）A.People didnt have enough outdoor exercises in the winterB.basketball would become popular among the young peopleC.they hoped that would attract more people to their schoolD.kicking the ball or hitting it would be too rough for indoors(3).First basketball teams were formed _.（分数：2.00）A.around 189
36、8B.in 1891C.at the time when YMCA was establishedD.when Naismith came to the YMCA training school(4).The “current games“ (line 1, para. 3) refers to _.（分数：2.00）A.new games to be played for the first timeB.old games no longer playedC.the most popular games at the timeD.games played at the time(5).Whi
37、ch of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? _.（分数：2.00）A.Basketball was meant to be played indoors at firstB.Ball games attract a lot of peopleC.Football is not suited for indoorsD.A YMCA training school is one where athletes are trainedBPassage 3/BMore than 30000 drivers an
38、d front seat passengers are killed or seriously injured each year. At a speed of only 30 miles per hour it is the same as falling from a third floor window. Wearing a seat belt saves lives; it reduces your chance of death or serious injury by more than half.Therefore drivers of front seat passengers
39、 over 14 in most vehicles must wear a seat belt. If you do not, you could be fined up to 50. It will not be up to the drivers to make sure you wear your belt. But it will be the drivers responsibility to make sure that children under 14 do not ride in the front unless they are wearing a seat belt of
40、 some kind.However, you do not have to wear a seat belt if you are reversing your vehicle or you are making a local delivery or collection using a special vehicle; or if you have a valid medical certificate which excuses you from wearing it. Make sure these circumstances apply to you before you deci
41、de not to wear your seat belt. URemember you may be taken to court for not doing so, and you may be fined if you cannot prove to the court that you have been excused from wearing it./U（分数：10.00）(1).This text is taken from _.（分数：2.00）A.a medical magazineB.a police reportC.a legal documentD.a governme
42、nt information booklet(2).Wearing a seat belt in a vehicle _.（分数：2.00）A.reduces road accidents by more than halfB.saves lives while driving at a speed up to 30 miles per hourC.reduces the death rate in traffic accidentsD.saves more than 15000 lives each year(3).It is the drivers responsibility to _.
43、（分数：2.00）A.make the front seat passenger wear a seat beltB.make the front seat children under 14 wear a seat beltC.stop children riding in the front seatD.wear a seat belt each time he drives(4).According to the text, which of the following people riding in the front does not have to wear a seat bel
44、t? _.（分数：2.00）A.Someone who is backing into a parking spaceB.Someone who is picking up the children from the local schoolC.Someone who is delivering invitation lettersD.Someone who is under 14(5).For some people, it may be better _.（分数：2.00）A.to wear a seat belt for health reasonsB.not to wear a sea
45、t belt for health reasonsC.to get a valid medical certificate before wearing a seat beltD.to pay a fine rather than wear a seat beltBPassage 4/BOnce they are more than a month old, babies seem to learn readily. (84) UMoreover, solving a problem or discovering the relationship between their own actio
46、ns and an event in the external world seems to have its own rewards for infants./UThe pleasure involved in such an experience seemed obvious in one study of two-to-four- month-old infants who were given a chance to control a yellow-and-green mobile. One of these mobiles was suspended above each infa
47、nt, who play in a crib (小床) with a ribbon attached to one ankle. The other end of the ribbon was attached to the hook from which the mobile was suspended. As the infants moved about, waving their arms and kicking their legs, they learned to connect the motion of one leg with the bobbing(跳动) of the m
48、obile. As they smiled and gurgled(咯咯的笑) at the moving mobile, the infants began to kick the leg attached to the mobile forcefully and precisely and only that leg. Apparently, they enjoyed controlling the mobile, for they would continue for as long as 45 minutes.Nor is this pleasure in mastery limited to infants. UIn an experiment with fifth and sixth graders, the children were asked to solve some word puzzles that varied in difficulty. /UThe youngsters smiled more, and reported far more pleasure, when t
