4月中央電大部分專業(yè)本科學(xué)士學(xué)位英語(yǔ)統(tǒng)一考試真題與答案B卷

1、中央電大部分專業(yè)本科學(xué)士學(xué)位英語(yǔ)統(tǒng)一考試真題（B卷）2008年4月注 意 事 項(xiàng) 一、本場(chǎng)考試時(shí)間為上午9：0011：00. 二、考生務(wù)必在答題卡上用黑色字跡簽字筆填寫自己的準(zhǔn)考證號(hào)、姓名和學(xué)校，再用2B鉛筆把對(duì)應(yīng)準(zhǔn)考證號(hào)碼的標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑。 三、請(qǐng)考生仔細(xì)閱讀題目的說(shuō)明。 四、答案必須按要求寫在答題卡規(guī)定的位置上，凡是寫在試題冊(cè)上的答案一律作廢。 五、答題時(shí)，Part至 Part 部分用2B鉛筆按示例填涂，如：BCD，用其它符號(hào)答題者不記分。修改時(shí)，必須先用橡皮擦去原來(lái)選定的答案，然后再按要求重新作答。 六、Part V 部分必須用黑色字

2、跡的簽字筆在答題卡規(guī)定區(qū)域內(nèi)作答，超出黑色矩形邊框區(qū)域的答案無(wú)效。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 best choice and blacken t

3、he corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are. Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Ben

4、z with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver 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 onl

5、y serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so 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 an

6、y old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge. The Finnish workers 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

7、 accordingly. With so many loopholes(漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ev

8、er been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact 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 practic

9、e, what need is there for people to be on guard against others? 1.While taking a taxi in Finland, _. A. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver  B. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi ride C. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants t

10、o go D. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying 2.We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland_. A. provide meal for only those who live in the hotels B. provide meals for any diners C. provide free wine and charge for food D. are mostly poorly m

11、anaged3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?  A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour. B. The 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 w

12、ill make an agreement in advance about the pay.4.The word “those” in the last paragraph probably refers to _. A. people who often take taxis B. people who often have meals in big hotels C. people who are dishonest D. people who are worthy of trust5.It can be concluded that _. A. Finnish people are n

13、ot smart enough in daily life  B. Finland has been a good place for cheats C. the Finnish society is of very high moral level D. all the Finns are rich Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being a

14、ble to lead a healthy life. Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations. The busyness also adds another fac

15、tor: 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, television, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedenta

16、ry lifestyle. The media provide entertainment and information. (79)Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard(轟炸) their audience

17、 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. Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution, such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficu

18、lties. (80)Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life. It is important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation. 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

19、! 6.The passage is mainly about _. A. benefits of a healthy life style B. demands of daily life  C. factors affecting a healthy lifestyle D. a positive approach to healthy living7. The word “sedentary” in Paragraph 4 probable means _.  A. having a lot of things to do  B. involving lit

20、tle exercise or physical activity C. being isolated from the outside world D. experiencing a lot of stress8.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor leading to the popularity of fast food? A. Cheap price.  B. The media. C. Busy lifestyle. D. Convenience. 9. W

21、hich 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. 10.According to the author, _ may be the most important factor influencing healthy lifestyles.A. technology B. c

22、ultural background C. environment D. the desire to be healthyPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 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 abandon

23、ed their 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)

24、 Nor do 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

25、world, and my enthusiasm 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 peoples observations and discoveries .then something happens that brings t

26、hese observations 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 memo

27、ry and enjoyment of 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. 11.According to the autho

28、r, a born naturalist should first of all be _. A. full of enthusiasm B. self-disciplined C. full of ambitionD. knowledgeable 12. The first paragraph tells us that the author _. A. lost his hearing when he was a child B. didnt like his brothers and sisters  C. was born to a naturalists fami

29、ly D. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood 13. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he _. A. just reads about other peoples observations and discoveries B. comes up with solutions in most natural ways C. has a great de

30、al of trouble doing mental arithmetic D. lacks some of the qualities required of scientist 14.The author cant remember his relatives clearly because_. A. he was fully occupied with observing nature B. he didnt live very long with them C. the family was extremely large D. he was too young when he liv

31、ed with them15.Which of the following statement is true? A. The author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scientist. B. The authors 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 lo

32、t of time working on riddles.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%) Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer S

33、heet. 16.No matter _ he is able to come to the party or not, we will invite him. A. when B. whether C. how D. why17.The idea _ to him in his dream and he decided to carry it out.A. happened B. struck C. appeared D. occurred18. He would have paid _ for the house if the salesgirl had insisted because

34、he really wanted it.A. twice as much B. much as twice C. as much twice D. twice much as 19. They decided to chase the cow away _ it did more damage. A. unless B. until C. before D. although 20.We wanted a new table for dinner, so my father bought _ from a furniture store yesterday. A. itself B. one

35、C. himself D. another21.A library with five thousand books _ to the nation as a gift. A. is offered B. has offered C. are offered D. have offered22._ is often the case, we have worked out the production plan. A. Which B. When C. What D. As 23.It is no _ talking to him, because he will never change h

36、is mind. A. help B. use C. time D. way 24.The way I thought of _ the animal was of great value. A. protecting B. protect C. being protectedD. to protect25.In another year or so, you _ all about it. A. forget B. would forget C. have forgotten D. will have forgotten 26.No one here believes the reason

37、_ he gave for his lateness. A. that B. why C. for which D. what 27.The novel I bought last week is worth _ ,I think. A. reading B. being read C. to read D. to be read 28.After the fire, _ would otherwise be a cultural center is now reduced to a pile of ashes. A. that B. it C. which D. what29.Did you

38、 notice the little boy _ away? A. took the candy and runB. taking the candy and run C. take the candy and run D. who taking the candy and running30._ gives people more knowledge of the society than literature. A. Anything B. Nothing C. Something D. Everything 31.If Mary catches _ her diary, shell be

39、 angry. A. you reading B. yours reading C. you read D. you to read 32.Dont worry about me now, I will mend that coat _. A. by and by B. off and on C. back and forth D. now and then33.Please join us. We can easily make _ for one more at this table. A. seat B. place C. room D. space34.You may depend o

40、n _ will not repeat his mistakes. A. it that B. that C. him that D. which that35.“That latest car must have cost you a pretty penny.” “Oh, no, _.” A. it didnt B. it mustnt C. it hasnt D. it must havent36._ the first to use nuclear weapons. A. At no time China will be B. Never China will be C. Will C

41、hina never be D. At no time will China be37.Encouragement is sometimes much more _ than criticism. A. effective B. efficient C. executive D. extensive38.Hearing the gunshot, all the birds flew _ every direction. A. in B. on C. to D. toward39.The factory had to _ number of employees because of the ec

42、onomic decline in the country. A. lay out B. lay off C. lay aside D. lay down 40.His parents _ his money, so he is in trouble now. A. cut off B. cut through C. gave up D. brought down 41.Can you _ the difference _ the two phrases? A. tell, between B. speak, from C. say, of D. talk, between 42.If any

43、one happens to drop in while I am out, _ him or her leave a message. A. have B. get C. ask D. tell43.There is no doubt _ you will pass the exam this time. You have worked so hard in the past months. A. whether B. that C. if D. what 44.I _ the boy to save money, but he wouldnt listen. A. hoped B. sug

44、gested C. wanted D. made45.I made a call to my parents yesterday. To my disappointment, _ of them answered it.A. either B. none C. neither D. nobodyPart III Identification (10%) Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not c

45、orrect. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 46.We are all for your proposal that the discussion is to be put off. A B C D47.Factory workers had to work very hard before, so had farmers. A B C D48. He finds i

46、t easier to do the cooking himself than teaching his wife to cook. A B CD 49. There was too much dust that we couldnt see what was happening. AB C D 50. The boy did not have to leave the next day because h

47、e got his visa extending. A B C D 51.What does Mr. Johnson like? Hes a friendly sort of man. I like to work with him. A B C D 52.Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday.A B CD

48、 53.After she got married, Lily went to see her mother each other week. A B CD 54.There will be more than three hundreds students taking part in the sports meet.A B C D 55.While shopping, people sometimes cant help persuading 

49、;into buying something they dont  A B C really need. D Part IV Cloze (10%) Directions: 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. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. A

50、 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 cant 60  her out in this weather,” the woman said to herself, so she stopped the car and opened t

51、he door. “Do you want a lift?” she asked. The old woman 61  and climbed into the car. After a 62   she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?” The old woman shook her head. “ 63 ,” thought the young woman. She 64  again. “Bad weather for the time of the year.”

52、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 hitchhikers hands, which were large and hairy. Suddenly she 68 that the hitchhiker was 69 a man! She stopped the car. “I cant see out of

53、 t he rear screen,” 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  72 . When she got to the next village, she 73 to a stop. She noticed that the hitchhiker had _74 his handbag 75 She picked it

54、 up and opened it. She gave a gasp(喘氣); inside the bag was a gun! 56.A. lovelyB. lonely C. noisy D. crowded 57.A. at B. beside C. by D. near 58.A. holding B. to hold C. to be holdingD. to be held  59.A. an aid B. a taxi C. a car D. a lift 60.A. permit B. leave C. allow D. order 61.A. answering

55、B. shook C. nodded D. smiles 62.A. while B. moment C. time D. period 63.A. Curious B. Interesting C. Strange D. Wonderful 64.A. told B. did C. made D. tried  65.A. when B. which C. how D. what  66.A. except for B. apart from C. other than D. more than 67. A. saw B. noticed C. watched D. ob

56、served  68.A. recognized B. realized C. recovered D. remembered  69.A. practically B. basically C. actually D. probable 70.A. clear B. cleared C. to clear D. clearing 71.A. As long as B. As far as C. As soon as D. As well as  72.A. raced off B. ran away C. fell down D. moved on 73.A. pulled B. picked C. pushed D. paused 74.A. lift B. lost C. laid D. left  75.A. beneath B. behind