2019成考英語專升本真題

1、2019 成考英語專升本真題2019 年成人高等學校專升本招生全國統(tǒng)一考試英語答案必須答在答題卡上指定的位置，答在試卷上無效。本試卷滿分150 分，考試時間150 分鐘。選擇題I .Phonetics (5 points)Directions:： In each of the following groups of words， there are fourunderlined letters or letter combinations marked A， B， C and D. Compare theunderlined parts and identify the one that is

2、 different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.II . Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence thereare four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one an

3、swer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6.We asked both John and Jerry, but could offer a satisfactoryexplanation. A.neitherB.eitherC.bothD.nor7.I d like to find someone I can discuss such a problem. A.whoB.whomC.with whomD.to whom8.The baby can

4、 t even sit up yet,walk! A.don t mentionB.let aloneC.other thanD.rather than1.1 did not notice that my dog was missing a moment ago.A.before B.until C. to D. On10 .The company director has informed us that we must department budgeby 25% A.cut downB.cut awayC.cut offD.cut up11 .Companies usually a nu

5、mber of experiments before a new product islaunched. A.practiceB.controlC.carryD.conduct12.I remembered that the air conditioners runed off before left home.A.wereB.were to beC.had beenD.have been13.-How do you like your new job?- well, it s great salary, but it does not offer much prospects forprom

6、otion. A.in change ofB.in terms ofC.in case ofD.in favor of1.1 In my opinion, this is a(n)different matter. A.entirelyB.merelyC.purelyD.fully15 .Take an umbrella with you in case it. A.may rainB.could rainC.rainedD.rains16 .The murderer was brought in, with his handsbehind his back. A.tohave been ti

7、edB.having tiedC.to be tiedD.tied17 .-Do you think Joshua is the right person for this job?-He is well-grounded in economic theory, but lacksin productionmanagement. A.devotionB.attitudeC.experienceD.energy18 .about it earlier, we could have wamed people of the danger.A.Would we know19 Should we kno

8、w C.Have we known D.Had we known20 .It wasof you not to disturb these old people late at night.A.patientB.considerateC.deliberateD.modest20.-Hey, what do you think of his speech last night?-I have no idea. I arrivedfind that he had almost finished it. A. inorder toIII.Cloze (30 points)Directions: Fo

9、r each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mak your answer by blackening the corresponding letter onB.so as toC. only toD.ready tothe Answer Sheet.What is music? Music is sound arranged into pleasing or interesting and t

10、hen display or publish them. Musical composers need musicians and perform their works. their steps. Motion pictures use music to help set the on the audience.developed. Hunting tools people to make flutes. The first written music dates from about 2500 B.C.There are two chief kinds of Western music,

11、classical and popular, Symphonies, operas, and bullets are It is generally harder to write and perform. Musicians who perform it need a lot of training. 21.A.models 22.A.express 23.A.results 24.A.discover 25.A.adapt 26.A.Thus 27.A.joins 28.A.with 29.A. forceB.types B.explore B.develops B.create B.in

12、terpretC. styles C. cover C.differs C.imagine C.follow C.BesidesD.patterns D.test D.separates D.invent D.complete D.And D.combines D.upon D.impact D.best D.language D.notes D.ancient D.experimental D.illustratesB.However B.associates B.forC.connects C.after C.influence C.oldest C.humanityB.effect B.

13、easiest B.society B. events B.old30.A.greatest 31.A.agriculture 32.A.performers 33.A.previous 34.A.lightC.instruments C.early C.classical C.explainsB.background B.includes35.A.acceptsIV Reading Comprehension （60points）Directions:There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed

14、by fourquestions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A,B, C and D.Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWhat do you use to get around town? A car? A bike? Your feet? Perhaps you should try a Segway! The Segway is perfect for

15、 short journey. It s anelectric vehicle that consists of a platform between twowheels, with a pole that connects the platform to the handlebars. To ride it ,you step up onto the platform, and control the Segway by moving your body. Lean forwards to go faster, and backwards to slow down.On older mode

16、ls, direction is controlled by a twist grip （扭轉(zhuǎn)把手） on theleft handlebar. This varies thespeeds between the two motors, a decrease in the speed of the left wheel would turn the Segway to the left .With newer models you simply lean to the left or right. Meanwhile, a gyroscope （ 陀螺儀） detects your movem

17、ents and prevents the machine from falling over. The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. After that, you need to plug it in and recharge the battery.Segways are used for a variety of purposes. People with mobility problems can now enjoy walks in thecountry with t

18、heir friends and family. Some golfers us them as an alternative to the golf cart. And dog owners now have an easier way to take the dog to the park. A few police forces use Segways, too. They allow officersto m ove quickly whilst maintaining contact with the public. They re alsobecoming a common sig

19、ht on airport. However, the most popular use is intourism, particularly for city tours. Visit any major tourist city in summer,sit outside a cafe for a while and there s a good change you ll see a groupof tourists passing on Segways.36 .What is the Segway according to this passage? A.A pole that con

20、nects two handlebars B.A newly appeared public traffic vehicle. C.A bicycle with a platform between two wheels. D.An electric two-wheeled vehicle for short trips.37 .How do you turn to the left on Segways of newer models?A.Lean to the left. C.Press the left bar. 38.How far can you travel on a Segway

21、 at most? A.less than 19 km. C.About 38 km. 39.The last paragraph focuses on. A.what a Segway is like B.where to find a Segway C.how tocontrol a Segway D.when a Segway is usefulPassage TwoNancy Bright and her husband john had been working overtime and saving for a long time so that they38 About 19 k

22、m. D.More than 38 km. B.Adjust the twist grip. D.Control gyroscopecould pay the advance for Nancy s dream house. Today was the day that they had enough money in hand to make a down payment on the house. But the real estate （ 房地產(chǎn)） agent informed them that she had received another offer for the house.

23、 Although the other offer was slightly less than that of Nancy and john s, that person with the new offer was willing to pay the whole amount at once. The owner, in urgent need of money, wanted to accept the second offer.Nancy and john looked at each other with disappointed looks. They walked back h

24、ome feeling very lowabout having lost the house. Soon they recovered and involved themselves into their daily lives, though once in a while Nancy would sink into a mild depression over losing the house.One day Nancy woke up in the morning feeling even lower than usual. She kept feeling sick, even lo

25、stinterest in her routine coffee. She put all these symptoms down to the stress of working hard and losing her dream house. A weed passed and she seemed to get worse. John was worried and insisted on taking her to the doctor. The doctor, after taking a few tests, informed them with a huge smile that

26、 Nancy was two months pregnant! John and Nancy were overjoyed but also worried about not having their own house before the baby was born.One evening Nancy wandered into the street where her dream house was, and as she passed by it, shewas surprised to see that there were notices stuck on all the hou

27、ses. On closer examination she found that the notices were for all the residents to move out of the houses as they were building a highway and the wholerow of houses needed to be pulled down. Nancy suddenly realized that not getting her dream house had been started looking forward to the birth of he

28、r child.40.Why di d Nancy and her husband lose their dream house? A. They couldn t pay the whole amount for the house at once B. Someone else offered move money for the house. C. They couldn t afford the advance for the house. D. The house owner decided not to sell the house. 41.How did they feel af

29、ter they lost their dream house? A.They felt sorry and hardly recovered. B.They felt relieved but with little regret. C.They enjoyed their daily lives all the same.D.They were depressed but tried to adjust themselves. 42.What did Nancy find about the house one day? A.It would be on sale again C.It h

30、ad been redecorated.B.It would be pulled down D.It had been emptied43.What does the phrase “a blessing in disguise ” in the last paragraph mean? A. A good luckB.A dirty trickC.A secret wish D.A false alarm. Passage ThreeMost of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before.We want

31、 to make everyonecomfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips. What should I wear?If you re lucky enough to visit Egypt between November and February, pack a sweater. You ll need it一 the desert gets chilly at night. Dur

32、ing the day, the temperature will be agreeable and comfortable. Any other time, pack as if you re going to Phoenixor Vegas in August. For the ladies, bathing suits are normal if there s apool where you re going, bu t leave the string bikini at home一 it is a Muslimcountry, after all. Last, if you are

33、 planning on visiting any mosques or certain parts of upper Egypt, ladies will need to plan on bringing something that comes at least to the elbow, and no shorts for men or women in thoseareas.What special things do I need to pack?One of my favorite things in the world to bring to Egypt is an EvianM

34、ister, a sprayer with a fine mist of Evian water. You may be able to find it in your local drug store. Spray a little on your face or head, and your body temperature will feel like it s dropped 10 or 15 degrees. Other items include your camera, sun block and extra batteries.How do I communicate with

35、 home?Internet cafes are plentiful everywhere, especially in Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria. If you haveinternational calling on your phone, you should be able to use it一 AT&Tand Sprint both work internationally for sure, but make sure you have the international coverage. A satellite phone is best

36、 if you are certain to needcoverage in the middle of the country. Like while sailing up the Nile, but for most people these days a cell phone is fine. What medical preparation do I need?In a word: none! The one thing you may come down with in Egypt is politely cal led “” The thing that knocks out Ph

37、aroah s Revenge is a regionally produced medicine, and is available at every drugstore for $1a box. DON Tdrink local water. DO drink bottled water, avoid the skins of fresh vegetables, and you ll be fine.44 .What clothing is proper for ladies visiting a mosque?A.String bikinis. B.Long-sleeve clothes

38、. C.Bathing suits. D.Shorts.45 .What s the use of an Evian Mister?A.To relieve your thirst. B.To prevent sunburns. C.To cool yourself down.D.To drive away insects. 46.What information is provided about distance communication? A.A cell phone is enough for most people. B.AT&T and Sprint offer free

39、 service in Egypt. C.A satellite phone doesn t work in Mid -Egypt.D.Internet cafes are only available in big cities.47.What does “Pharoah s Revenge” probably refer to in the last paragraph? A.A curse.B.A legend. C.A disease. D.A vegetable.49.Which word best describes the homeless man?A.Angry. B.Unti

40、dy. C.Sensitive D.Impolite. 50.Why did Robby go back to the hot dog seller? A.She wanted to think the hot dog seller. B.The homeless man asked her for a hot dog. C.She wanted to buy a hot dog for the homeless man. D.The hot dog was so delicious that Robby wanted another. 51.What is the theme of this

41、 passage?A.The rich should help the poor. B. One good turn deserves another C.Kindness is the greatest wisdom D.A kindness shown, a kindness sown.Passage FiveWhatever you do, don t challenge a chimpanzee named Ayumu to a number memory game.In 2019, Ayumu became famous for his lightning speed at a ga

42、me that goes like this: A player views acomputer screen where the number 1 through 9 appear briefly at once and then tun to white squares. The player then taps the squares where the numbers had been, in order from 1 to 9. People can do it . But no human competitor has ever completed the game faster

43、or more accurately than Ayumu the chimp. For almost five years Ayumu remains undefeated.Psychologist Nicholas Humphrey of Darwin College at Cambridge University in England now thinks he knows the secret behind the chimp s ability.Humphrey suspects Ayumu s brain may have a condition that allows the c

44、himp to see numbers as colors. This would mean that Ayumu may see a color glow after the number disappears. Then, instead of remembering the numbers, he remembers a sequence of colors, each associated with a number.The condition that Humphrey believes Ayumu may have is called synesthesia.Humans with

45、 synesthesiamay associate numbers and letters with colors. For example, a person may see the number “ 5” as the color blue. Until now, scientists and assumed only humans could have synesthesia.Humphrey found the inspiration for his idea at a 2019 scientific conference. There, he heard apresentationa

46、bout Ayumu s memory abilities and another talk aboutsynesthesia. He then put the two ideas together.Not everyone is convinced that Humphrey is correct. Primatologist Tetsuro Matsuzawa of the PrimateResearch Institute at Kyoto University in japan has spent decades studying the amazing memories ofchim

47、panzees, including Ayumu. He maintains that chimps simply have faster memory recall than people. 52.What is Ayumu famous for? A.His gift in playing computers. B.His talent in calculating numbers. C.His skill in tapping thenumbered squares. D.His amazing performance in a memory game. 53.Which of the following is true of Nicholas Humphrey? A.He thinks Ayumu has an amazingmemory. B