四川省成人本科學士學位英語統(tǒng)一考試

1、四川省成人本科學士學位英語統(tǒng)一考試（ B 卷）【 2012 年 3 月四川地區(qū)成人學士學位英語考試 A 卷-答案】Part I Reading Comprehension （30%）Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the be

2、st choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Question 1to 5 are based on the following passage.Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their

3、 pressed（ 緊抱 的） flowers and insects. Unlike them ,I hand no ear for music and languages, I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World war I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. （76） Nor do

4、 I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door . but I do have a crystal-clear memory of dogs, the farm animals , the local birds and above all ,the insects.I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my ent

5、husiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil, reading about other people s observations and discoveries .then something happens that brings these observation

6、s together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle（謎）,because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books ,which some might honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity ,a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment o

7、f the animal and plant world do not make a scientist; one of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist can be made .A naturalist is born . If you can combine the two, you get the best of born worlds.1. According to the author , a born naturali

8、st should first of all be A. full of enthusiasmB. self-disciplinedC. full of ambitionD. knowledgeable2. The first paragraph tells us that the author A. lost his hearing when he was a childB. didn t like his brothers and sistersC. was born to a naturalist s familyD. was interested in flowers an insec

9、ts in his childhood3. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks heA. just reads about other people s observations and discoveriesB. comes up with solutions in most natural waysC. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmetic D. lacks some of the

10、 qualities required of scientist4.The author can t remember his relatives clearly because.A. he was fully occupied with observing natureB. he didn t live very long with themC. the family was extremely largeD. he was too young when he lived with them5. Which of the following statement is true?A. The

11、author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scientist.B. The author s brothers and sisters were good at music and languages.C. The author read a lot of books about the natural world and the oil industry. D. The author spent a lot of time working on riddles.Passage 2Question 6 to 10 are based

12、on the following passage:If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how“ foolishFinnish people are.Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver

13、to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, s

14、o they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.The Finnish wor

15、kers are paid by the hour. (77) They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.With so many loopholes( 漏洞 ) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those

16、who love to take“ petty advantages” . But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would alwayscome back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact

17、 hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real“ gentleman ” .(78) In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?6.While taking a taxi in Finland, A. a pa

18、ssenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver B. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi rideC. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to goD. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying7. We know from the pa

19、ssage that big hotels in FinlandA. provide meal for only those who live in the hotelsB. provide meals for any dinersC. provide free wine and charge for foodD. are mostly poorly managed8. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.B. The

20、 bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.9. The word “ those ” int tphaeralagsraph probably refers to A. people who often tak

21、e taxisB. people who often have meals in big hotelsC. people who are dishonestD. people who are worthy of trust10. It can be concluded that A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily lifeB. Finland has been a good place for cheatsC. the Finnish society is of very high moral level D. all the Fin

22、ns are richPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more respo

23、nsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations.The busyness also adds another factor: the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly.Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers, DVDs. CDs, tel

24、evision, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle.The media provide entertainment and information. (79)Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It i

25、s much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard( 轟炸 ) their audience with perfect body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best things to do.Environ

26、ments vary. We may be exposed to pollution , such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. (80)Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.It is important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivati

27、on. Or the desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough! 11. The passage is mainly about .A. benefits of a healthy life styleB. demands of daily lifeC. factors affecting a healthy lifestyleD. a positive approach to healthy livin

28、g12. The word “ sedentary ” in Paragraph 4 probable means .A. having a lot of things to doB. involving little exercise or physical activityC. being isolated from the outside worldD. experiencing a lot of stress13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor leading to the popu

29、larity of fast food?A. Cheap price. B. The media. C. Busy lifestyle. D. Convenience14. Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to have a healthy lifestyle?A. Pollution.B. Economic factors.C. Dependence upon cars.D. Influence of family or friends.15. According to the author, may be th

30、e most important factor influencing healthylifestyles.A. technology B. cultural background C. environment D. the desire to be healthyPart n Vocabulary and StructureDirections: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D . Choose the

31、ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. Hearing the gunshot, all the birds flew every direction.A. in B. on C. to D. toward17. The factory had to number of employees because of the economic decline

32、in thecountry.A. lay out B. lay off C. lay aside D. lay down18. His parents his money, so he is in trouble now.A. cut off B. cut through C. gave up D. brought down19. Can you the difference the two phrases?A. tell, between B. speak, from C. say, of D. talk, between20. If anyone happens to drop in wh

33、ile I am out, him or her leave a message.A. have B. get C. ask D. tell21. There is no doubt you will pass the exam this time. You have worked so hard in the pastmonths.A. whether B. that C. if D. what22. I the boy to save money, but he wouldn t listen.A. hoped B. suggested C. wanted D. made23. I mad

34、e a call to my parents yesterday. To my disappointment, of them answered it.A. either B. none C. neither D. nobody24. No matter he is able to come to the party or not, we will invite him.A. when B. whether C. how D. why25. The idea to him in his dream and he decided to carry it out.A. happened B. st

35、ruck C. appeared D. occurred26. He would have paid for the house if the salesgirl had insisted because he really wantedit.A. twice as much B. much as twice C. as much twice D. twice much as27. They decided to chase the cow away it did more damage.A. unless B. until C. before D. although28. We wanted

36、 a new table for dinner, so my father bought from a furniture store yesterday.A. itself B. one C. himself D. another29. A library with five thousand books to the nation as a gift.A. is offered B. has offered C. are offered D. have offered30. is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.

37、A. Which B. When C. What D. As31. It is no talking to him, because he will never change his mind.A. help B. use C. time D. way32. The way I thought of the animal was of great value.A. protecting B. protect C. being protected D. to protect33. In another year or so, you all about it.A. forget B. would

38、 forget C. have forgotten D. will have forgotten34. No one here believes the reason he gave for his lateness.A. that B. why C. for which D. what35. The novel I bought last week is worth ,I think.A. reading B. being read C. to read D. to be read36. After the fire, would otherwise be a cultural center

39、 is now reduced to a pile of ashes.A. that B. it C. which D. what37. Did you notice the little boy away?A. took the candy and runB. taking the candy and runC. take the candy and runD. who taking the candy and running38. gives people more knowledge of the society than literature.A. Anything B. Nothin

40、g C. Something D. Everything39. If Mary c atches her diary, she ll be angry.A. you reading B. yours reading C. you read D. you to read40. Don t worry me now, I will mend that coat .A. by and by B. off and on C. back an forth D. now and then41. Please join us. We can easily make for one more at this

41、table.A. seat B. place C. room D. space42. You may depend on will not repeat his mistakes.A. it that B. that C. him that D. which that43. “ That latest car must have cost you a pretty penny.”“ Oh, no ,.”A. it d idn t B. it mustn t C. it hasn t D. it must haven t44. the first to use nuclear weapons.A

42、. At no time China will be B. Never China will beC. Will China never be D. At no time will China be45. Encouragement is sometimes much more than criticism.A. effective B. efficient C. executive D. extensivePart m IdentificationDirections: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts mar

43、ked A, B, C and D.Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.46. Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday.A B C D47. After she got married, Lily went to see her mother each

44、other week.A B C D48. There will be more than three hundreds students taking part in the sports meet.A B C D49. While shopping, people sometimes can t help persuading into buying something they donA B C really need. D50. We are all for your proposal that the discussion is to be put off.A B C D51. Fa

45、ctory workers had to work very hard before, so had farmers.A B C D52. He finds it easier to do the cooking himself than teaching his wife to cook.A B C D53. There was too much dust that we couldn t see what was happening.A B C D54. The boy did not have to leave the next day because he got his visa e

46、xtending.A B C D55. What does Mr. Johnson like? He s a friendly sort of man. I like to work with him.A B C DPart IV ClozeDirections: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that

47、best fit into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.A young woman was driving through the _56 countryside. It was dark and raining. Suddenly she saw an old woman _57 the side of the road, _58_ her hand out as if she wanted _59_.“ I

48、can_60_ her out in this weather,” the woman said to herself, so she stopcpaer danthdeopened thedoor.“ Do you want a lift? ” she asked. The old woman _61 and climbed into the car. After a _62 shesaid to the old woman,“ Have you been waiting for a long time?” The old woman shook her head.“_63_, ” thou

49、ght the young woman. She _64_ again.“ Bahdewtiemaethoefrtfhoertyear. ”She said. The old woman nodded. No matter _65_ the young woman said the hitchhiker（ 搭便車的人 ） gave no answer _66_ a nod of the head.Then the young woman _67_ the hitchhiker s hands, which were largrey.aSnuddhdaeinly she_68_ that the

50、 hitchhiker was _69_ a man! She stopped the car. “ Ican stee out of t he rearscreen, ” she said, “ Would you mind _70 it for me? ” The hitchhiker nodded and opened the door._71_ the hitchhiker was out of the car, the frightened young woman _72When she got to the next village she _73_ to a stop. She

51、noticed that the hitchhiker had _74_ hishandbag _75 She picked it up and opened it. She gave a gaspe帚氣）；inside the bag was a gun!56. A. lovely B. lonely C. noisy D. crowded57. A. at B. beside C. by D. near58. A. holding B. to hold C. to be holding D. to be held59. A. an aid B. a taxi C. a car D. a l

52、ift60. A. permit B. leave C. allow D. order61. A. answering B. shook C. nodded D. smiles62. A. while B. moment C. time D. period63. A. Curious B. Interesting C. Strange D. Wonderful64. A. told B. did C. made D. tried65. A. when B. which C. how D. what66. A. except for B. apart from C. other than D.

53、more than67. A. saw B. noticed C. watched D. observed68. A. recognized B. realized C. recovered D. remembered69. A. practically B. basically C. actually D. probably70. A. clear B. cleared C. to clear D. clearing71. A. As long as B. As far as C. As soon as D. As well as72. A. raced off B. ran away C. fell down D. moved on73. A. pulled B. picked C. pushed D. paused74. A