1、成人本科英语-158 及答案解析(总分：114.50，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：10.00)Why dont birds get lost on their long flights from one place to another? Scientists have puzzled over this question for many years. Now theyre beginning to fill in the blanks.Not long ago, experiments
2、 showed that birds rely on the sun to guide them during daylight hours. But what about birds that fly by night? Tests with artificial stars have proved that certain night - flying birds are able to follow the stars in their long- distance flights.A dove (鸽子)had spent its lifetime in a cage and had n
3、ever flown under a natural sky. Yet it showed an inborn ability to use the stars for guidance. The birds cage was placed under an artificial star-filled sky. The bird tried to fly in the same direction as that taken by his outdoor cousins. Any change in the position of the artificial stars caused a
4、change in the direction of his flight.But the stars are apparently their principal means of navigation(航行)only. When the stars are hidden by clouds, they seemingly find their way by such landmarks as mountain ranges, coast lines, and river courses. But when its too dark to see these, the doves circl
5、e helplessly, unable to find their way.（分数：10.00）(1).The reason why birds dont get lost on long flights _.A. have been known to scientists for many yearsB. have only recently been discoveredC. are known by usD. will probably remain a mystery（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).During daylight hours, birds _.A. whee
6、l back and forthB. follow the stars in their flightsC. use sun for guidanceD. are quite likely to get lost（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).In the paragraph 3, “his outdoor cousins“ means _.A. other relativesB. the other doves of the same brood (n.窝)C. doves under the natural skyD. other birds in general（分数：2.00
7、）A.B.C.D.(4).The experiment with the dove implied that _.A. birds should be taught to navigateB. a dove that has been caged will not fly long distancesC. some birds cannot fly at nightD. some birds seem to follow the stars when they fly at night（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).In total darkness, dovesA. use lig
8、hts to find their wayB. dont know which way to flyC. made their return flight by themselvesD. wait for the stars to appear（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.三、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Long after the 1998 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still cursing the disputed refereeing(裁判)decisions that denied victory,
9、to their team. A researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees.The researcher organized an experimental tournament (锦标赛) involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge.Observers n
10、oted down the referees errors, of which there were 61 over the tournament. Converted to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number.The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyse the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were
11、more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the optimum(最佳的)distance is about 20 meters.There also seemed to be an optimu
12、m speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second.If FIFA, footballs international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to
13、 keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues.He also says that FIFAs insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical.
14、（分数：10.00）(1).The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to _.A. analyse the decisions of referees at the 1998 World CupB. analyse the causes of errors made by football refereesC. set a standard for football refereeingD. reexamine the rules for football refereeing（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The n
15、umber of refereeing errors in the experimental match was _.A. slightly above average C. quite unexpectedB. higher than in the 1998 World Cup D. as high as in a standard match（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What does the findings of the experiment imply?A. Errors are more likely when a referee keeps close to th
16、e ballB. The farther the referee is from the incident, the more the errorsC. The more slowly the referee runs, the more likely will errors occurD. Errors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The word “officials“ (Line 2, Para. 4) most probably refers to _.A. the inspe
17、ctors of the football tournamentB. the researchers involved in the experimentC. the referees of the football tournamentD. the observers at the site of the experiment（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).It can be concluded from the experiment that _.A. the ideal retirement age for all experienced football referee is
18、 45B. age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football refereeC. a football referee should be as young and energetic as possibleD. an experienced football referee call do well even when in poor physical condition（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、Passage 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Life really should be one lo
19、ng journey of joy for children born with a world of wealth at their feet.Internationally famous child doctor Robert Coles is the worlds top expert on the influence of money on children. He has written a well-known book on the subject, The Privileged Ones, and his research shows that too much money i
20、n the family can cause as many problems as too little. “Obviously there are certain advantages to being rich,“ says the 53-year-old doctor, “such as better health, education and future work prospects. But most important is the quality of family life. Money can t buy love. “It can buy a lot of other
21、things, however, and thats where the trouble starts. Rich kids have so much to choose from that they often become confused. Over-indulgence (娇惯) by their parents can make them spoilt. They tend to travel more than other children, from home to home and country to country, which causes feelings of res
22、tlessness.“But privileged children do have a better sense of their positions in the world,“ adds Mr. Coles, “and they are more self-assured. The rich children inherit the property from their parents and enjoy a high income. So money will never be one of their problems. However, they will have a sens
23、e of isolation,“ warns Dr Coles, “ and they could suffer from the hardship of not being able to deal with the everyday world because they will never really be given the chance. Everything they have achieved is because of an accident of birth. There can be no tremendous inner satisfaction about that.
24、 “Todays wealthy parents perhaps realize their riches can be more of a heavy load than a happiness to their children. So the first thing for them to consider is to ensure that their families are as rich in love as they are in money.（分数：10.00）(1).In his book The Privileged Ones, Dr Coles implies that
25、 _.A. there are fewer problems in the rich family than the poor familyB. rich children live a life of separation from the worldC. rich children usually enjoy more love than poor childrenD. the quality of rich childrens family life may not be high（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).In the doctors view, _.A. there a
26、re both advantages and disadvantages to being richB. traveling a lot will be beneficial to childrenC. rich children usually have little confidence in themselvesD. rich kids are often short of money because of their life of luxury（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following statements is TRUE accordin
27、g to the passage?A. Rich children usually lead a life of happiness.B. Rich children have earned what they have.C. Rich children tend to feel isolated.D. Rich children are hardly given too many material things.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to the author of the passage, _.A. life is really a long jou
28、rney of joy for rich childrenB. the rich children feel greatly satisfied with the property they inherit from their parentsC. it is most important for wealthy parents to make sure that their families are rich in love as well as in moneyD. today all the wealthy parents are sure of the problems their m
29、oney can bring（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).It seems that the author of the passage _ what Dr. Coles says in the book The Privileged Ones.A. knows little about B. is doubtful aboutC. is opposed to D. agrees with（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.五、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：30，分数：30.00)1.Just as a married man cannot leave his wor
30、k, a poor man cannot _ to get sick.A. have B. goC. expect D. afford（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.We have made up our minds and nothing can prevent us _ on the experiment.A. from carried B. from being carried C. carrying D. to carry（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.It was while she was sleeping in her bedroom _a thief broke i
31、nto the house.A. which B. that C. where D. than（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.I took the glass very carefully lest it _.A. should damage B. would damageC. had damaged D. should be damaged（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Its time _ about the traffic problem downtown.A. something was done B. anything will be doneC. everything
32、is done D. nothing to be done（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Do you know the singer and dancer who _ at the gate?A. is standing B. are standing C. is stand D. standing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.No sooner _ than he realized that he should have remained silent.A. the words had spoken B. had the words spokenC. the words ha
33、d been spoken D. had the words been spoken（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Having been praised by the teacher, the little girl ran back home, _.A. happily and satisfied B. eager and excitedlyC. happy and satisfied D. anxiously and excitedly（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.He finds it difficult to _ himself to the climate here.
34、A. account B. accustomC. apply D. adopt（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.Small talk is a good way to kill time, make friends and _ something with others.A. argue B. replace C. share D. match（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Evidence came up _ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as six months old.A. where B
35、. that C. which D. what（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Weve _ sugar. Ask Mrs. Jones to lend us some.A. run away with B. rum downC. run off D. run out of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.Do _ you think is fight _ difficulties you may have.A. what.however B. that.whatC. whatever.whoever D. what.whatever（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Ther
36、e is _ that well-educated citizens should devote their knowledge and skills to their own country and people. A. no deny B. no denying C. not deny D. not denied（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.He spoke English so well that I took it _ that he was an American.A. for granted B. as trueC. for certain D. as such（分数：1
37、.00）A.B.C.D.16.Since he left the university, he_in an accounting company.A. has been working B. had workedC. had been working D. was working（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.He drove to the airport to _ Mr. Dixon who came to see him from Orillia.A. pick up B. set outC. call for D. tone down（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.Wou
38、ld the news _ he failed to pass the exam bother you?A. which B. that C. of which D. on which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.Only 11 people _ the shipwreck.A. survived after B. survived throughC. were survived D. survived（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.Forty people were severely _ in the crash of a passenger plane.A. damage
39、d B. spoiled C. injured D. wounded（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.The servant _ all day and all night.A. made to work B. was made to workC. was made work D. was made working（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.They have developed techniques which are _ to those used in most factories.A. more B. better C. greater D. superior（分数：
40、1.00）A.B.C.D.23._ in Beijing for quite a few years, Mr. Park had little difficulty understanding Chinese.A. Having lived B. Lived C. Living D. To live（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get _ by a car.Arun out Brun over Crun away Drun after（分数：1.00）A.
41、B.C.D.25.After 15 years in the United States, he has finally decided to_American citizenship.Aconcentrate on Bapply for Clook out for Dappeal on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26.Hardly _ the TV _ the electricity was cut off.A. had I turned onwhen B. did I turn onthanC. have I turned onbefore D. does I turn onafte
42、r（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.27.Before her marriage, she spent a considerable time in that very part of Shanghai, _ she belonged.A. which B. to whereC. to which D. at which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.28.My mind wasnt on what he was saying so Im afraid I _ half of it.A. was missing B. had missed C. will miss D. missed（分数：
43、1.00）A.B.C.D.29.I was really worried about you. You _ home without a word.A. mustnt leave B. shouldnt have left C. couldnt have left D. neednt leave（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.30.We consider _ the instrument be adjusted each time it is used.A. that it necessary B. it necessary thatC. necessary that D. necessar
44、y of it that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、Part Identificatio(总题数：10，分数：8.50)31.(The) famous scientist, (in his honor) a dinner party (will be held) tonight, (is to) arrive soonAThe Bin his honor Cwill be held Dis to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.32.(You dont) have to worry about making yourself (understand) (as) many people
45、 here know (a bit) of English.A. You dont B. understand C. as D. a bit（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.33.He (will not do) it (had he known) how (serious) the (outcome) would be.A. will not do B. had he known C. serious D. outcome（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.34.(While walking) on a sunny day, (far from) the city crowds, the mo
46、untains give him (a sense of) (infinite) peace.A. While walking B. far from C. a sense of D. infinite（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.35.As we all know Taiwan is to the east of Hongkong and on the southeast of China.A. AsB. toC. onD. southeast（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.36.Only then he became aware of the fact that there were
47、 more difficulties ahead than he had expected.A. Only thenB. he becameC. the factD. than（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.37.She has no pencil _.A. to write about B. to write with C. to write D. to write in（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.38.Ill take this opportunity to roam about the streets, to get in touch with the local people,
48、 _.A. so to speak B. so as toC. as a matter of fact D. as a result（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.39.(Ever since) the world (began) nations (have difficulty) in (keeping) peace with their neighbors.A. Ever since B. began C. have difficulty D. keeping（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.40.The lower interest rates fall, _ for larger i
49、tems such as cars and houses.A. more consumers shop B. there are more consumer shoppingC. the more consumers shop D. consumers shop more（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.七、Part Cloze(总题数：2，分数：20.00)The history of the American people is, (76) , the history of the movement of the American people. They moved from the colonies of the
