电大本科学士学位英语统一考试A卷.docx

1、电大本科学士学位英语统一考试A卷8号2008年4月电大本科学士学位英语统一考试(A卷)2008.04.19（A卷） Part I Reading ComprehensionDirections: 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 ch

2、oice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 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

3、and sisters soon abandoned their pressed(紧抱的) flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had 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

4、 room and my toys. (76) 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

5、the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil, reading about other peoples observations and discoveries ,then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly

6、 you fancy you see the answer to the riddle(谜) ，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 of the animal and plant world do not mak

7、e 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 naturalist should first of all be _ A. full of e

8、nthusiasm B. self-disciplined C. full of ambition D. knowledgeable2. 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 family D. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood3. The autho

9、r 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 waysC. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticD. lacks some of the qualities required of scienti

10、st 4. 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 largeD. he was too young when he lived with them5. Which of the following statement is true? A. The author believes that a bo

11、rn 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 lot of time working on riddles. Passage 2Question 6 to 10 are based on the following passag

12、e: 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 Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at a

13、ny 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, so they naturally

14、 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 workers are paid by

15、 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 who love to take “

16、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 ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in

17、. 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 passenger can go an

18、ywhere without having to pay the driverB. 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 passage that big hot

19、els in Finland_A. 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 bosses in Finlan

20、d 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” in the last paragraph probably refers to _A. people who often take taxisB. people

21、 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 levelD. all the Finns are richPassa

22、ge 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 responsibility at hom

23、e 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, television, PlaySta

24、tions 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 is much more conv

25、enient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard(轰炸) 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.Environments vary. We may

26、 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 an important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation, or the desir

27、e 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 living12. The word “s

28、edentary” in Paragraph 4 probably 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 popularity of fast fo

29、od?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 the most importan

30、t factor influencing healthy lifestyles.A. technology B. cultural background C. environment D. the desire to be healthyPart 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 ONE answer that b

31、est 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 _ a number of employees because of the economic decline in the cou

32、ntry.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 while I am out, _ him or her leave a message.A. have B. get C. ask D. tell21. There is no