11月北京成人学位英语真题A卷及答案

2006年11月北京成人学位英语真题(A)卷及答案Part I Reading Comprehension（30） Passage 1 Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: One study shows that Americans prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”, “No”, “Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah” rather than with a longer reply. (76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent. Very often, Americans are in a hurry and may greet you with a single word “ Hi”, indeed; this is a greeting you will hear again and again during your stay in the United States. It is used by everyone, regardless of rank, age or occupation. However, those who are accustomed to longer greetings may require a little more time before they feel comfortable with American simple talk.Americans sometimes use plain talk when they are uncomfortable. (77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply . They dont want to be impolite or rude, you can be sure that they liked what was said about them. Except for certain holidays, such as Christmas, Americans dont usually give gifts. Thus, you will find Americans embarrassed as they accept gifts, especially if they have nothing to give in return. They are generally a warm but informal people. 1. The fact that Americans like shorter answers tells us _.A. they reply very quickly in a hurryB. they choose words too carefully C. they like replying briefly D. they want to be as polite as they can 2. Those who like using beautiful or formal words _.A. need more time to get used to American simple greetingB. need no time to get familiar with American greeting C. do not very much like American way of greetingD. think Americans are not polite whatever 3. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Americans often answer with the words like “sure”, “yeah.”B. They are not impolite with brief replies. C. Americans in high ranks must use formal words in greeting.D. Americans are a warm but informal people.4. The Americans like others praise but if in a polite way _.A. they dont know what to way in reply B. they feel somewhat uneasy C. they dont want to reply D. both A and B 5. The passage indicates that _.A. Americans exchange gifts the first time they meet.B. Americans seldom give gifts except for some holidays.C. Americans often bring some gifts to their friends.D. Americans only want to get gifts from others.Passage 2 Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: (78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家). It has been argued that the supply of good land is limited. To feed a large population, inferior land must be cultivated and the good land worded intensively. Thus , each person produces less and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other economists have argued that a large population gives more scope for specialization and the development of facilities such as ports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them.One of the difficulties in carrying out a world-wide birth control program lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country depending on the level of industrial development and the availability of food and raw materials. In the developing country where a vastly expanded population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate, whatever the consequences may be. In the highly industrialized society the problem may be more complex. A decreasing birth rate may lead to unemployment because it results in a declining market for manufactured goods. (79)When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline. 6. A smaller population may mean _.A. higher productivity, but a lower average incomeB. lower productivity, but a higher average incomeC. lower productivity, and a lower average incomeD. higher productivity, and a higher average income7. According to the passage, a large population will provide a chance for developing _.A. agriculture B. transport system C. industry D. national economy8. In a developed country, people will perhaps go out of work if the birthrate _.A. goes up B. is decreasing C. remains stable D is out of control9. According to the passage slowly rising birthrate perhaps is good for _.A. a developed nation B. a developing nation C. every nation with a big population D. every nation with a small population10. It is no easy job to carry out a general plan for birth control throughout the world because _.A. there are too many underdeveloped countries in the worldB. underdeveloped countries have low level of industrial development C. different governments have different views about the problemD. even developed countries may have complex problems Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. It was first used as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use; it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East In ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in 16th century. And again it became a symbol of power and authority.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. (80)It wasnt until the twentieth century that womens umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors. 11. The first use of umbrella was as_. A. protection against rain B. a shade against the sun C. a symbol of power D. a symbol of honor12._were regarded as the people who first used umbrellas. A. Romans B. Greeks C. Chinese D. Europeans13. The umbrella was used only by royal people or those in high office_. A. in European in the eighteenth century B. in ancient Egypt and BabylonC. in the Far East in ancient timesD. during the Milddle Ages14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Women enjoy using umbrella with varies kinds of colors B. The inventor of the umbrella is unknown C. Once ordinary people had no right to use umbrellas D. Umbrellas were popular and cheap in the ancient times15. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? A. When Was the Umbrella Invented B. The Role of Umbrella in History C. The Colors and Shapes of Umbrella D. Who Needed Umbrella First Part Vocabulary and Structure （30） 16. The news quickly spread through the village _ the war had ended. A. which B. what C. that D. where17. We hurried to the station _ find ourselves three hours earlier for the train. A. only to B. in order to C. so as to D. such as to 18. I meant _ you , but Im afraid I forgot. A. ringing B. being ringing C. to ringing D. to ring 19. We live in a time _, more than ever before in history, people are moving A. what B. when C. which D. where20. Is there any possibility of getting the price_ further? A. reduced B. reduce C. reducing D. be reduced 21. _ you feel too ill to go out. I would rather not stay at home tonight. A. Because B Although C. Unless D. If 22. Because of many mistakes, she was made _ these letters again. A. type B. to typing C. typed D. to type23. It is hot and dry; the flowers need _. A. being watered B. be watered C. to water D. to be watered 24. He began by showing us where the country was and went on _ us about its climate.A. telling B. to tell C. to telling D. to be told 25. Our failure _ ourselves to modern life often causes us trouble in our work. A. to adopt B. to apply C. to adapt D. to act 26. Once _ of the necessity of a move, he worked hard to find a new home. A. convinced B. be convinced C. convincing D. having convinced27. So many representatives _ , the conference had to be put off. A. were absent B. to be absent C. being absent D. had been absent28. In no case _ the students from exploring new ideas. A. we should prevent B. we could prevent C. should we prevent D. shouldnt prevent29. I dont think it advisable that Tom _ to the job since he has no experience. A. be assigned B. is assigned C. will be assigned D. has been assigned30. With all this work on hand, she _ to the dance party last night. A. oughtnt to go B. hadnt gone C. shouldnt have gone D. mustnt have gone31. As Christmas was coming, the town began a _ clearing on a large scale. A. through B. thorough C. though D. thought 32. E-mail writing has became the usual means of communication _ people some distance away. A. for B. on C. to C. with 33. It is a good idea for parents to monitor the _ as well as the kind of television that their children watch. A. number B. size C. amount D. screen 34. Im afraid that there isnt _ for you in my car. A. place B. seat C. corner D. room35. It suddenly _ to me that we could use a computer to do the job. A. happened B. occurred C. agreed D. presented36. The old people often raise _ for the sake of companionship.A. pets B. pipes C. pills D. pies 37. The river here is very wide but _, so you can walk across it. A. narrow B. arrow C. shallow D. hollow 38. The streets were empty _ the policemen on duty. A. besides B. except C. excepting D. except for 39. Dont leave matches or cigarettes on the table within the _ of little children. A. hand B. reach C. space D. distance 40. How did you pay the workers? As a rule , they were paid by _. A. the hour B. an hour C. hour D. the time 40.How did you pay the workers?As a rule, there were paid by_.A. the hour B. an hourC. hour D. the time41._ of the students in our class are from the north. A. Two ninth B. Second ninth C. Second nines D. Two ninths42. My father has classes _ day: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A. each other B. every other C. this and the other D. all other43. This morning Jack came to school late_. A. than usual B. as usual C. like usual D. like usually44. Im putting on weight. The doctor has warned me to _sugar. A. keep up B. keep back C. keep off D. keep away 45. We were _ for half an hour in the traffic and so we arrived late. A. kept up B. held up C. cut up D. brought up Part Identification（10） 46. He didnt dare to leave the house for fear someone would recognize him soon. A B C D47. You can see the whole city for miles from here in a clear day. A B C D48. He wished he didnt tell her the truth that brought her so much pain. A B C D49. The room, which window faces the south, is the nicest one of all on this floor. A B C D50. He is a true friend of mine, whom I can always depend whenever I get into trouble. A B C D51. Lets go and watch that mew movie at eight tonight, wont we? A B C D52. It is very important that the students voice is heard by the authorities of all our schools. A B C D53. This is such a beautiful day that everyone around us feel like going out for a walk. A B C D54. We saw a big dog that was fierce and felt frightened in our way home. A B C D55. You will feel inconvenient in Japan if you can either speak Japanese nor English. A B C D Part Cloze （10） In most cultures, when you meet acquaintances for the first time during a day, it is normal to greet them. The main purpose of this greeting is to 56 a good relationship between the people 57 and each language usually has 58 set phrases which can be used for this purpose. Sometimes, though, there can be 59 differences in the type of phrases which can be used, and cultural misunderstandings can easily 60. The following is a true example.A young British woman went to Hong Kong to work, and at the time of her 61 she knew nothing about the Chinese culture of language. 62 her way to school one day, she went to the bank to get some money. 63, the bank clerk asked her if she had had her lunch. She was extremely surprised 64 such a question because in the British culture it would be 65 an indirect invitation to lunch. Between unmarried young people it can also 66 the young mans interest in dating the girl. 67 this bank clerk was a complete stranger 68 the British girl, she was very much taken aback(生气), and hastily commented that she had eaten 69. After this she 70 to school and was even more surprised when one of the teachers asked the same question. By now she 71 why they asked it.73 the following days she was asked the same question again and again. Only much later 74 that the question had no real meaning 75 it was merely a greeting. 56. A. build on B. build up C. build into D. build out57. A. concerned B. concern C. concerning D. to concern58. A. a number of B. the number of C. the amount of D. an amount of 59. A. considered B. considering C. considerable D. considerate60. A. raise B. raise C. arouse D. lead61. A. arrive B. arrived C. arrives D. arrival62. A. In B. To C. By D. On 63. A. To her disappointment B. In her disappointment C. To her surprise D. In her surprise64. A. on B. at C. to D. with65. A. regarded as B. defined as C. looked as D. thought as66. A. reflect B. intend C. release D. indicate67. A. Since B. That C. Far D. With68. A. with B. by C. to D. at69. A. yet B. already C. too D. at all70. A. processed B. produced C. provided D. proceeded71. A. released B. relieved C. realized D. regretted72. A. with regards B. as to C. as if D. as far as73. A. In B. On C. At D. For74. A. she discovered B. she did discover C. did she discover D. does she discover75. A. above all B. after all C. in all D. at all Part Translation （20）(76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent.(77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply .(78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家).(79) When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened.(80) It wasnt until the twentieth century that womens umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors. (81) 她的工作是照看这些老人。(82) 学生应该在上课之前完成家庭作业。(83) 这些老人养成了每天早上锻炼的习惯。(84) 如果到处都太拥挤，旅行会令人很不愉快。(85) 我不知道你那奇怪的想法来自何处。答案及解析：1.C 文中第一句提到了，一次调查显示美国人更喜欢用简短的回答，与c项相符2.A 第一段最后一句说，那些习惯了较长问候的人们可能需要更长一些的时间来适应简短的回答，与A项相符合3.C 第一段倒数第二句说，人们不分官职、年龄或是职业，都使用简短的对话，C项说美国高官职的人都必须用正式用语，与文章不符。4.D 第二段的第二三句说“如果有人用一种很礼貌的方式赞扬或是感谢美国人的话，他们会感到不舒服，而且不知如何应答。”A选项说他们不知如何应答B选项说他们感到不舒服/不自然，都符合题意5.B 第二段第四句说除了像圣诞节这样的节日之外，美国人不经常送礼物，与B选项相符合6. D 见第一段，人口多时 “each person produces less and this means a lower average income ” 人口相对少时情况相反。7. B 见第一段最后一句，举例“roads and railways”提示我们选“transport system”。8. B 第二段指出，低出生率导致失业。所以选B。9. A 第二段最后一句，“发达国家政府更希望看到人口缓慢增长而不是.”可见，低增长的出生率更有利于发达国家。10. C 在世界范围实施总体的计划生育不是一个简单的工作，原因在开头提到“态度.各国不同。”11B 根据第一段最后一句话可以得知。12C 根据第二段可直接得知。13C 根据第三段最后一句可得知。14D 由第三段可知，雨伞在古代曾经是权利和荣耀的象征，所以只能由皇族和高官持有，故此项不对。15B 通读全文可知，文章讲雨伞的不同角色，包括遮阳，遮雨，在古代还能象征权利和荣誉，所以B能最好地概括全文，其他项都太过片面。16. C 选that引导一个同位语从句，that the war had ended是news的同位语，说明news的内容17. A 这句话的意思是我们赶到车站发现我们早到了三个小时，in order to 和so as to都表示为了，such as to不符合语法规范，B, C, D都可以排除18. D 这句的意思是，我本要给你打电话呢，meant to do sth表示本来要做某事19. B 这里选when而不选which因为如果分析成份的话，time在后半句中担当状语的成份，所以连词要用一个与状语相搭配的连接词20. A 这里是固定搭配，get sth done，get the price reduced就是使价格降低21. C 这句话的意思是除非你病的无法出门了，要不然我还是不情愿呆在家里。Unless除非, although虽然, if如果, because因为22. D 这里是固定用法，be made to do被强制/被要求做某事23. D 这里是固定用法，need to be done前面的被修饰词与be done的动词是被动关系24. B 这里是固定用法，go on to do继续做某事25. C 这里要表示的意思是适应现代社会，adapt to适应；其他几个词的词义都不符合句子要求26A be convinced of相信，确信； “Once.”引导分词短语作状语，省略了be动词。27C 缺席，“be absent”在独立主格结构中，用分词结构表达“being absent”。28C “in no case”否定副词开头句子要倒装，又根据句意排除A B D.29A “t advisable that.” 从句虚拟语气“should do”should可省略。30C 原句意思“她手头还有这么多工作，昨晚本不应去参加舞会”，对过去情况的虚拟用 “should have done”结构。31B 考查词汇“彻底的”大扫除，用through 。A.通过；C。虽然；D. think 的过去式，想法。32D与某人交流用介词 with33C “让父母监督孩子看电视的数量及种类是个好主意”第一项指可数名词，第二项尺码，最后一项，屏幕，都不符合。C. amount数量，可用于不可数名词。34D “车里没有足够的地方让你坐”D.room可作不可数名词表示空间，地方。A.place可数名词与题不符。B. seat座位。可数，如果用可数名词前面应有修饰词或冠词，而原题没有，排除。C. corner 角落。35B 固定用法“it occurs to me.”忽然想起 .36A 此题考查名词词义辨析，A为宠物，饲养宠物符合题意；B为管道，C为药，D水果派，均不恰当。37C 此题考查近形词辨析。各项意思分别为：狭窄的；箭头；浅的；空心的；只能选C。38D 意思是表示“整体肯定，但不排除，即部分否定”街道整体上是空的，除了有几个值班保安。A为除. 外还有；B除去. 外，表示从整体中除去某些对象，都不贴切。39B 表示可触及的范围，题意即在某人出手可及的范围内。其他选项都无这种搭配。40A 固定用法，按小时付酬。41D 表示几分之几，分子用基数词，分母用序数词，且若分子大于一，则分母用复数。42B every other day表示“每隔一天”也可以说成every two days，其他项均不正确。43B as usual 为“像往常一样”，考查固定用法。44C 考察与keep 有关的短语辨析，各项的意思是：继续保持；收回；远离；远离，但为不及物动词，需加from 再跟名词。所以选C45B 此题也考查词组辨析，各项意思为：保持；阻挡；切碎；抚养；46C 改为for fear that ，此处that 引导的是同位语从句，所以不可省略。47D改为on ，具体到某一天，前面介词用on 48B改为 hadnt told， wish 后若表示对过去情况的虚拟时，用过去完成时。49A改为 whose 此处关系词做window的定语，只能用 whose50C改为 depend on. depend 为不及物动词，depend on 依靠，依赖。51D改为 shall we Lets 引导的句子变反意疑问句，用shall we；而 let us引导的话用则用will you引导。52B改为 be heard important后面的从句中要用虚拟语气should动词原型，should可以省