1、成人本科英语-153 及答案解析(总分：98.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)As prices and building costs keep rising, the“do-it-yourself“(DIY) trend (趋势) in the U.S.continues to grow.“We needed furniture(家具) for our living room,“ says John Ross,“and we just didnt have enough mo
2、ney to buy it.So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs.“John got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high. The Rosses took a two-week course for $280 at a night school.Now they build al
3、l their furniture and make repairs around the house.Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died.He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoemaking factory. Last month, he received a car repair bill for $420.“I was deeply upset about it.Now Ive finished a car repair course. I should be able
4、to fix the car by myself.“John and Jim are not unusual people.In order to save money, most families in the country are doing everything they can so that they can fight the high cost of living.If you want to become a “do-it-yourselfer,“ you can go to DIY classes.And for those who dont have time to ta
5、ke a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourself.（分数：5.00）(1).We can learn from the text that many newly married people_A. find it hard to pay for what they needB. have to learn to make their own furnitureC. take DIY courses run by the governmentD. seldom go to a department
6、store to buy things（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).John and his wife went to evening classes to learn how to _A. run a DIY shop B. make or repair thingsC. save time and money D. improve the quality of life（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).When the writer says that Jim has a full-time job at home, he means Jim_A. makes shoe
7、s in his homeB. does his extra work at nightC. does his own car and home repairsD. keeps house and looks after his children（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Jim Hatfield decided to become a“do-it-yourselfer“ when _A. his car repairs cost too muchB. the car repair class was not helpfulC. he could not possibly do
8、two jobsD. he had to raise the children all by himself（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What would be the best title for the text?A. The Joy of DIY. B. You Can Do It Too!C. Welcome to Our DIY Course! D. Ross and Hatfield: Believers in DIY.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Elephants are perhaps the only
9、animals that are hunted for their teeth. Elephant tusks, or very large teeth growing on either side of their mouths, are composed of a valuable material called ivory(象牙).An elephant uses its long, pointed tusks as tools for digging in the ground for food. He also uses them as weapons in combat.The t
10、usks of male elephants are usually large and heavy. In Africa, female elephants have long, light tusks. In India and other parts of southern Asia, female elephants have small, short tusks or none at all.Tusks in good condition are in great demand, and may sell for as high as two thousand dollars or
11、more. Because of this, large numbers of elephants have been killed. Some countries have initiated (开始) methods to protect elephants. They have established elephant preserves, areas of land set aside for herds of elephants where no one is allowed to harm them. Elephants on the preserves are safe from
12、 ivory hunters.（分数：5.00）(1).Female elephants in India and southern Asia have _ .A. large and heavy tusks B. small, short tusks or none at allC. small and heavy tusks D. long, light tusks（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How much may a tusk in good condition sell for?A. Exactly 2,000. B. Almost 2,000. C. Less tha
13、n 2,000. D. 2,000 or more.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).How do some countries protect elephants from being hunted?A. By persuading ivory hunters. B. By trying to take more care of elephants.C. By establishing elephant preserves. D. By fighting with ivory hunters.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).“This“ in Paragraph 4 pro
14、bably refers to _ .A. the tusks of male elephants are usually large and heavyB. tusks in good condition are in great demand, and may sell for as high as two thousand dollars or moreC. elephants are perhaps the only animals that are hunted for their teethD. an elephant uses its long, pointed tusks as
15、 tools for digging in the ground for food（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What does the writer imply according to the passage?A. Male elephants are hunted more than female elephants.B. Both male elephants and female elephants are equally hunted.C. Each elephant has a long life.D. There are not any ivory hunters
16、 in the world now.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、Passage 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Is teaching important? Well, of course it is. There was a time when the necessary knowledge could be taught to the young by family members. But as societies became more complex and division of labor more common, it was impossible for fami
17、ly members to teach the information and skills young people needed to become useful members of the society. As the need for specialists appeared, the job of teaching came into being in our country, and teaching as a job has been of increasing importance over the past hundred years. Today, we have st
18、rict rules for teachers. We hope all children can attend schools. Many things tell us that teaching is indeed an “important“ job.In recent years, there has been an increasing need for teachers to be “responsible“. This means that the public expects teachers to succeed in teaching important informati
19、on to the young. Teachers salaries today, while not much, certainly are much higher than they were in years past. These increases have come about because people have realized that without enough salaries, people who have abilities will not become teachers. Today almost no one says that “anybody will
20、 do“ for a teacher. The public expects “quality people“ to teach the young, and progress is being made to give salaries that will make people who have abilities become teachers.（分数：10.00）(1).Before the job of teaching came into being, _.A. family members had been responsible for the education of the
21、 youngB. specialists had been in charge of teaching young peopleC. young people had had to be self-educatedD. the society had played an important role in educating young people（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The job of teaching came into being mainly because of _.A. the development of the societyB. the explosi
22、on of informationC. the need for specialistsD. the civilization of human beings（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Teachers salaries are raised today in order to _.A. show the importance of teaching as a jobB. attract more qualified people to become teachersC. make teachers “responsible“ in their teachingD. improv
23、e the quality of public teaching（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).“Anybody will do“ for a teacher means that _.A. almost all people want to become a teacherB. a teacher is so highly respected that people all want to help himC. a teacher will do whatever he can for his studentsD. the job of teaching is so easy th
24、at everybody can do it（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).We know from the passage that _.A. it is important to be successful in teaching the youngB. enough salaries are necessary in making quality people become teachersC. greater progress has to be made in teachingD. teaching is a product of the societys division
25、 of labor（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.五、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：30，分数：30.00)1.Some cities have passed laws that allow coal and oil_only if their sulfur content is low.A. burning B. to burn C. being burned D. to be burned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.Id like to go to Hangzhou with you, only I cant _ two weeks off work.A. of
26、fer B. leaveC. afford D. manage（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3._, you must show your ticket to go into the cinema.A. No matter whoever you are B. Whoever you areC. Whomever you are D. No matter who are you（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.You should be content _ what you have.A. to B. aboutC. with D. for（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.He f
27、ailed his exam, _ proved that he wasnt working hard enough.A. what B. of whichC. which D. that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.You _ able to speak English so well if you hadnt been practising hard.A. are not B. can not beC. wouldnt be D. would have been（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The weather in China is different from _.A
28、. America B. in America C. that in America D. one in America（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8._ a big hole on the road, the car was stopped.A. Having seen B. SeeingC. The driver seeing D. When seeing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.He demanded that the problem _ at once.A. would be solved B. is to be solvedC. is solved D. be so
29、lved（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.I _ the boy to save money, but he wouldnt listen.Ahoped Bsuggested Cwanted Dmade（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Speaker A: Could I borrow a twenty to tide me over till payday next Thursday?Speaker B: _. Ive just cashed the check. But do remember to pay me hack when your finances are in b
30、etter shape.A. Youre unlucky B. You are in luckC. You cant expect me to help you D. You are always happy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.I _ asleep in the corner, for I remember nothing of what happened during the night.A. might fall B. must fallC. must have fallen D. can have fallen（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.There is
31、a hole at the _ of the pot.A. base B. bottom C. ground D. basis（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.It is important to _ people with respect and understanding.A. treat B. attendC. care D. touch（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Ted worked like a horse in his youth, _ contributed to his great success later as a businessman.A. that
32、B. who C. what D. which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.This is the reason_ he didnt come to the meeting.A. in which B. with which C. that D. for which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.Many a child _ killed in that car accident.A. is B. are C. was D. were（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18._ you dont know the rule wont be a sufficient excuse
33、 for your failure.A. It is B. That C. Because D. What（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19._ the fact that the area had been hit by the severest drought in twenty years, a fairly good harvest was gathered in.A. In spite B. DespiteC. In spite that D. Despite of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.There is no hurry. You can take your t
34、ime _ those exercises.A. doing B. to do C. done D. to be doing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.Only when you have a good knowledge of grammar _ write correctly.A. you will B. you canC. can you D. cant you（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.The old gentleman never fails to help _ is in need of his help.A. whom B. who C. whoever
35、D. whomever（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.The director had her assistant _ some hot dogs for the staff members.A. picked up B. picks up C. pick up D. picking up（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.The children looked up as the planes passed_.A. overall B. overhead C. outward D. forward（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.Burglars _ and stole s
36、ome money while the family was away.A. broke up B. came to C. broke in D. built up（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26.You _ your own sandwiches. I have enough for two.A. couldnt have brought B. shouldnt have broughtC. mustnt have brought D. neednt have brought（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.27.Soon he got _ his difficulties and s
37、ucceeded.A. across B. away C. over D. through（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.28.Children are always curious _ everything they see.A. to B. for C. on D. about（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.29.Only 11 people _ the shipwreck.A. survived after B. survived throughC. were survived D. survived（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.30.No one except Tom and
38、Mary _ late for the class.A. are B. is C. were D. was（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、Part Identificatio(总题数：10，分数：10.00)31.If the experiment succeeds or fails, it will provide us with valuable experience which is essential to improving our future work.A. IfB. provide usC. experienceD. improving（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3
39、2.The reason (that) (many of homemakers) buy kitchen appliances (厨房用品 ) is (that) they want to do their tasks (in a shorter length of time).A. that B. many of homemakersC. that D. in a shorter length of time（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.33.I must work hard, however Ill fail in the exam.A. must B. hard C. however
40、 D. in（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.34.We see lightening (before we hear) the thunder it (causes) because sound travels (more slowly) than (light is).A. before we hear B. causes C. more slowly D. light is（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.35.This is (such) a beautiful day that everyone (around) us feel like (going out) for a walk
41、.A. such B. around C. feel like D. going out（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.36.The young man admitted (to make) errors (in judgment) (on) more than one (occasion).A. to make B. in judgmentC. on D. occasion（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.37.He is a (true) friend (of mine), whom I can always (depend) whenever I (get into) trouble.
42、A. true B. of mine C. depend D. get into（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.38.He (lived) in Beijing (since) 1980 to 1997, but he (is now living) (in) Shanghai.A. lived B. since C. is now living D. in（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.39.(Though) the manager has suggested that Tom (return) to his position (in order to) finish his job o
43、n time, but the idea has been rejected (by) the other staleA. Though B. return C. in order to D. by（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.40.The boy did not (have to) leave (the next) day because he (got) his visa (extending).Ahave to Bthe next Cgot Dextending（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：10.00)When someone has
44、money (56) he wants to put in a safe place, he (57) takes it to a bank. Until recently the very (58) of the bank building was designed to (59) people that their money would be safe. There were thick, solid walls and barred windows. All the windows and doors were wired to set (60) the burglar alarms
45、if anyone tried to (61) his way in.The vaults where he money was kept had huge, steel doors with (62) locks. (63) guards with pistols in their holsters were always on (64) in the bank. The tellers cages-the cubicles (65) the bank clerks, or tellers, worked-actually (66) cages. They had gratings acro
46、ss the front, high sides and back, and a door that could be opened only by pushing a release button.The new style of bank design (67) some of these (68) features, but the idea now is to make the bank (69) like a friendly place (70) than a forbidding fortress. The modem bank buildings are open and li
47、ght, (71) large glass windows and doors. The tellers cages have been (72) by flat, unobstructed counters. The (73) and burglar alarms are still there, but they are (74) noticeable than they (75) to be.（分数：10.00）(1).A. and B. but C. that D. what（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(2).A. apparently B. naturally C. effic
48、iently D. sufficiently（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(3).A. appearance B. framework C. outlook D. structure（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(4).A. assure B. cheat C. persuading D. puzzle（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(5).A. about B. off C. out D. forth（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(6).A. push B. make C. feel D. force（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(7).A. competent B. co
49、mprehensive C. complicated D. compromise（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(8).A. Sensitive B. Reluctant C. Uniformed D. Voluntary（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(9).A. business B. duty C. leave D. service（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(10).A. that B. with C. which D. where（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(11).A. alike B. like C. resembled D. similar（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.(12).A. remained B. remains C. retained D.
