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1、成人学士学位英语考试真题与答案Part I Reading prehension (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 the corresponding letter

2、 on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howard Hughes.(76) He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time.He had everything: good look success, power, and a lot of money. But he didnt

3、 have love or friendship because he couldnt buy them. All his life he used his money to control everything and everyone around him. In the end, he lost control of everything, even himself.Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston, Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool pany. He was a workaholic工作

4、狂and made a lot of money. He bought everything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so Howard could get into them. From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless businessman. Hughess mother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only child. She protected h

5、im and gave him everything. Unfortunately Allene had mental problems.(77)She was afraid of germs and diseases.She was obsessed with Howards health，and he became obsessed with it too.Allene died when Howard was 16 years old. Two years later his father died. Hughes inherited the Hughes Tool pany. Then

6、 he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved to Los Angeles, California. It was there that Howard Hughes began to bee a legend 传奇人物. Hughes began to invest his money in movies. He became an important producer soon after he moved to California. He worked hard, but he also played hard. He became obsessed

7、with power and control. When he couldnt get something legally, he gave money politicians and businessmen so they would help him. He owned a lot of businesses, including airplane panies, a movie studio制片厂, Las Vegas hotels, gold and silver mines, and radio and television stations. Once he bought a te

8、levision studio so he could watch movies all night He also bought a hotel because he wanted to stay in his favorite room for one weekend.1.Accordign to the passage ,Howard Hughes was not _.A. good-looking B. wealthyC. friendly D. powerful2. Which of the following about Hughes father is NOT TRUE?A.He

9、 started the Hughes Tool pany.B.He liked to spend money.C.He worked hard.D.He drank alcohol a lot.3. Howard Hughes parents died _.A. when he was 16 years oldB. before he was 19 years oldC. after he got marriedD. after he moved to California4.The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably means .A. troubl

10、ed B. reduced C. related D. informed5.From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was _.A. education B. love C. money D. good looksPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Half of the worlds coral reefs 珊瑚礁have died in the last 30 years. Now scientists are raci

11、ng to ensure that the rest survive. Even if global warning were to right now, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to address the problem, the reefs may be headed for total extinction灭绝.(78) The planets health depends on the survival of coral

12、reefs.They described as “the rainforests of the sea, because they provide shelter for a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlines from the full force of powerful storms.Coral are used in medical research for cures to diseases. They are key to local ec

13、onomies as well, since the reefs attract tourists, the fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dolllars.79Corals are particular sensitive to changes in temperature.A rise of just 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals to drive out the algae水藻. Then the corals turn white in a pro

14、cess called “bleaching. Corals can recover from short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest in recorded history, coral reefs around the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is estimated that even under the

15、best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover.Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global climate change that most concerns scientists. Scientists remain hopeful that its not too late to save the reefs, and some

16、are moving ahead on experiments to acplish that goal.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Rising Global TemperaturesB.Rainforests Are in DangerC.Coral Reefs Face ExtinctionD.Global Climate Change7.The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.break downB.stick

17、 toC.go overD.deal with8.Why are coral reefs called the rainforests of the sea?A.Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.B.Because they can protect our coasts from storms.C.Because they might supply natural medicines.D.Because they look like rainforests.9.The corals turn _ in the process

18、 of “bleaching.10.According to the passage, _ is the biggest threat to coral reefs.activityD.climate changePassage 3Questions 11 to I5 are based on the following passage:Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more

19、recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned禁止bottled water. Until now.The bottled water ban, which Parted on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have cither pletely banned the use of pla

20、stic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans.Many people believe that producing and bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. arc among the best in the world. Wat

21、er fountains and reusable bottles with easy access获取to filling stations are a better choice.An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annual

22、ly, while drinking from plastic containers costs $I,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimonya chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bo

23、ttled water see the movement as a threat. (80) They argue that plastic bottles make UP a small portion of the nations total waste. Its unfair to single out 单独挑出their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice pared to some sodas and juices th

24、at arc also sold at school.,11.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A.Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.D.Many people are opposed t

25、o the bottled water ban.12. According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs _ dollars per year.A. 8 B. 20 C. 49 D. 140013. The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _.A. choice B. control C. argument D. statement14. What does the bottled water industry use in its own def

26、ense?A.Bottled water is much leaner than tap water.B.Students should have freedom of choice.C.The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way.D.Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.All the universities have ba

27、nned the sale of bottled water.B.Plastic bottles may do harm to peopled health.C.The purchase of soft drinks will increase.D.Bottled is cheap and environment-friendly.Part Vocabulary and Structure (30%)16. They have decided to put the meeting _ till next Monday.A. upB. onC. offD. forward17. If you g

28、et into difficulties, dont hesitate to ask _ advice.A. ofB. outC. afterD. for18. While we were on holiday, our neighbor took _ our house.A. notice ofB. care ofC. afterD. on19.Students are expected to _ their classes regularly.20.I was trying to get into the _ bus when I heard a voice from behind.A.

29、crowdB. crowdingC. crowdsD. crowded21. Honesty is the most important _ a man should have.A. effortB. habitC. qualityD. question22. That student _ his hand every time I asked a question.A. made upB. put upC. roseD. arose23. He spoke English so well that I took it for _ that he was an American.A. good

30、B. certainC. sureD. granted24. I am very _ to you for your help.A. gratefulB. agreeatC. capableD. enjoyable25. The two girls lookA. sameB. alikeC. likeD. same one26.The children _ happily in the classroom when the teacher came in.A. talkB. are talkingC. were talkingD. had talked27. In the road accid

31、ent the other day three people _，including the driver.A. killedB. were killedC. are killedD. have killeds job is to keep his boss _ of the latest development of that product in Europe.A. informB. to informC. informedD. informing29.The young man _ visited our school this morning is Marias brother.A.

32、whoB. whichC. whoseD. what30. Im awfully tired and cant go any farther, Ted. Lets have a rest, _?A. shall weB. will youC. can youD. may I31 . _ the manager will e or not doesnt matter much.A. WhetherB. ThatC. IfD. What32. The American and the British _ a large number of social customs.A. joinB. take

33、C. shareD. make33.Martin, when you go to the meeting tomorrow, _ your iPad with you.A. bringB. takeC. fetchD. put34. It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the _ floor.A. groundB. earthC.soilD. land35. The kids were especially _ the ing Christmas because they would get lots of presents fro

34、m their parents and uncles.A. ing up withB. looking forward toC. making up forD. getting rid of36. The used car I bought cost four _ pounds.A. thousandsB. thousand ofC. thousands ofD. thousand37. Whats the matter with you? You _ so pale.A. are lookingB. lookC. have lookedD. looked38. With the guide

35、_ the way, we set off on foot into the dark night.A. leadingB. to leadC. ledD. being led39. I tore open the box only _ that some papers were missing.A. discoveringB. to discoverC. discoveredD. discover40. Either my parents or my elder brother _ going to water the garden.A. areB. isC. hasD. have41. C

36、an you image why _?A. did the boy say thatB. the boy said thatC. did the boy sayD. the boy said42. Although it is raining hard ,_A. Tom still wants to go outB. and Tom still wants to go outC. that Tom still wants to go outD. but Tom still wants to go out43. I went to _ Shanghai yesterday. On _ train

37、 I met a famous pop star.A. the; /B. /; theC. the; theD. /; /44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music.A. BothB. AllC. EachD. Either44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music.A. BothB. AllC. EachD. Either45. There are not _ students in Class One as in Class Two.A. so manyB. so

38、 muchC. moreD. much morePart Identification 10%Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked 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. The puzzle wassodifficult

39、that I gave up itin the end.AB C D47.In March when spring is already here, we usually plant many young treesOnboth side of the A BC Dstreet.48. Youd better to go home now because its going to trainin no time.AB C D49.After they reached the top of the mountain, they felt extremely hungrily andthirsty

40、.AB C D50. Toms father, as well as his mother, ask him to stay in New York for afewmore days. AB C D51. After livingafew weeks with him, I felt sorry for to beso unfriendly to him at first.AB C D52. Robert is a great basketball fan and love Kobe Bryant very much.AB C D I had sat down when I heard so

41、meoneknock at the door.AB C D54.Nobody believed that his excuse for being late was why his car brokedownon his way to work.AB C D55. I wish I finished writing the essay yesterday, but I was too busy.AB C DPart IV Cloze (10%)When I was young, I spent my summer vacations on my grandparents farm. The s

42、ummer that I graduated from college, I _56_ my grandparents once again. When I arrived, I discovered that there was a family _57_ in progress.Grandpas dog and hunting partner, Rusty, had taken on a very bad _58_ in his old age. He had begun _59_ into the chicken coop(鸡笼)and eggs. In the eyes of the

43、local famers, _60_ dogs started stealing eggs, there was no _61_ to cure them. They knew there was only one thing to be done _62_ such a dogyou had to shoot it and the sooner the _63_.Rusty and Grandpa were old friends. Grandpa certainly didnt _64_ to shoot Rusty, but he knew it needed to be done. T

44、he “egg money was Grandmas private ine, so you can imagine _65_ she felt about the problem. _66_ the inexperienced confidence of youth, I told Grandpa that I thought I could “cure the egg-stealing dog. I wanted to at least have a _67_ to save Rustys life, and save Grandpa from the sadness of _68_ Ru

45、sty.The next morning, I broke open six fresh eggs and put them in Rustys bowl _69_ at the door to the chicken coop. Rusty came _70_ and noticed the eggs. He quickly _71_ the eggs and happily walked off for his nap (打盹).The following morning I did _72_ thing. I put the eggs a few feet away from the c

46、hicken coop, toward the back door of the farmhouse _73_ Grandma usually fed Rusty. The next day I again moved the bowl closer to the house，and added some dog food to the eggs. Every day I moved the bowl closer to the back door, mixing more dog food and _74_ eggs. By the time the bowl reached the doo

47、r, it was all dog food and no eggs. Rusty bad again bee _75_ to looking for his food at the back door of the house, and never again went into the chicken coop.56.A. watched B.noticed C. invited D. visited57.A. peace B. stress C. crisis D. miracle58.A. habit B. pattern C. custom D. crime59.A. to throw B. to break C. throwing D. breaking60.A. once B. before C. while D. alth