成人高考高起点英语考试真题和答案解析.docx

1、成人高考高起点英语考试真题和答案解析2017年成人高考高起点英语考试真题及答案第1卷(选择题，共105分)一、略二、词汇与语法知识：共15小题；每题15分。共225分。从每小题的四个选择项中，选出最佳的一项。6. Johnson will phone his mother as soon as he in Kunming.A. arrived B. arrivesC. will arrive D. is arriving7. The young policeman asked her name was.A. when B. whoC. why D. what8. This song is ve

2、ry with young people.A. pleasant B. popularC. favourite D. beautiful9. The family at a small hotel for the night.A. put up B. went upC. got up D. jumped up10. We cant go out in this weather, said Bob, out of the window.A. to have looked B. lookedC. looking D. to look11. -Let s go to the concert toni

3、ght, Mary. -Sorry, I . I have to help my morn with the housework.A. needn t B. can tC. mustn t D. shouldn t12. I chose this coat in the end because ones were all too expensive.A. the others B. anotherC. others D. the other13. We got to the cinema late the heavy traffic.A. because of B. instead ofC.

4、according to D. except for14. David has decided football at the end of this season.A. give up B. giving upC. to give up D. having given up15. Clearly, object of the game is to improve children s math skills.A. 不填; the B. an ; theC. 不填; 不填 D. the ; 不填16. arriving home she found her old friend already

5、 there.A. On B. ForC. By D. With17. He says he has the T-shirt, I ve never seen him wear it.A. after B. sinceC. although D. if18. When Anna the room, a group of young men were talking eagerly round the table.A. enters B. has enteredC. was entering D. entered19. -Do you mind if I open the window？ A.

6、Yes, please B. No, go aheadC. No, please don t D. Yes,you d better do20. A museum in the city centre next year.A. will be built B. will buildC. was built D. built三、完形填空：共l5小题；每题2分，共30分。通读下面的短文，掌握其大意。然后，从每小题的四个选择项中选出可填入相应空白处的最佳选项。 Over the summer, my family took a trip to Iceland to see the natural b

7、eauty of it. Little did I 21 I would wake up one morning to have my eyes swelled up (肿胀) like balloons! I wasfrightened. So many questions were 22 through my head. Am I allergic (过敏的) to something?Was there some Icelandic disease that I 23 ? The only help I received was some allergy tnedicine 24 a c

8、linic nearby. Nothing was working. When the trip was over, I went to see my doctor. She gave me eye drops, but clearly theywerent worth the time or 25 and the swelling got worse and worse. I finally decided that it would be best for me to 26 being so sad and take it easy and havefun. It was summer a

9、fter all. I had a fun night with my friends as if nothing was 27 . The nextmorning I woke up and went to 28 how swollen my eyes were, only to find myself 29 at mynormal face. It was a miracle (奇迹). I 30 asking myself why I hadn t done that earlier. Wasbeing with my friends and having fun really the

10、31 to my problem? To this day I still do not know what I had, and 32 do any of the many doctors that I 33 during the summer. I would really like to go back to Iceland to see the Northern Lights, 34 I amvery much frightened that I am just allergic to the country. I hope I never 35 having suchterrible

11、 swelling in my eyes ever again.21. A. know B. doubt C. insist D. fear22. A. cutting B. going C. pulling D.hurrying23. A. caused B. fought C. caught D. treated24. A. on B. from C. with D. to25. A. pain B. adventure C. weight D. money26. A. try B. mind C. prefer D. stop27. A. fair B. mistaken C. simi

12、lar D. wrong28. A. check B. explain C. describe D. mark29. A. aiming B. looking C. waving D. pointing30. A. missed B. kept C. regretted D. excused31. A. way B. relation C. answer D. devotion32. A. neither B. none C. either D. no33. A. hated B. employed C. disappointed D. visited34. A. so B. or C. bu

13、t D. for35. A. finish B. forgive C. experience D.consider四、阅读理解：共15小题；每题3分，共45分。阅读下列短文，然后根据短文的内容从每小题的四个选择项中选出最佳的一项。A When you go on your job interview (面试) ,be sure to dress well,be on time,do your researchand NEVER ask any of the following questions: 1. How quickly could I be promoted (晋升) ？ An emp

14、loyer first of all wants an employee to be happy with the position they have. Ambition( 抱负 ) is good, but there is a time and place to discuss promotion, and it s not during an interview. 2. Will I be able to work from home This is basically telling your future boss-before you ve even started-that y

15、ou re too lazy. tocome into the office. 3. How much vacation time does this position offer? Although this could be asked, this is the type of information you should get AFIER you vebeen offered a position and not before. 4. Will I have to work with a team? Almost all jobs need some kind of teamwork,

16、 so any sign that you are not a team playerwill leave you with unfavorable points in an employer s eyes. 5. Does this position come with a handsome pay. The pay is usually discussed after a position has been offered. If an employer affe this subject,feel free to discuss it. Otherwise, try not to loo

17、k like you are interested only in things for your owngood. An employer will more readily hire someone interested in bettering themselves AND thecompany as a whole.36. An employer usually expects an employee to be A. hungry for promotion B. satisfied with the vacationC. pleased with the position D. c

18、urious about the workplace37. Asking to work from home may make your future boss think that A. you want to stay away from your boss B. you work better at homeC. you re unwilling to meet others D. you re too lazy to come into the office38. When can you offer the subject of pay?A. Before you ask about

19、 teamwork. B. After you get the job.C. At the end of your interview. D. At the beginning of your interview.39. What might be the best title of this text?A. Questions Not to Ask in a Job Interview B. How to Dress for a Job InterviewC. Clever Answers to Interview Questions D. Proper Time for a Job Int

20、erviewB Maria Mitchell ( 1818 - 1889 ), the first woman astronomer ( 天文学家) in the United States,was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Her parents valued education and insisted on giving her thesame quality of education that boys received. Her father, William Mitchell, was an astronomer and teacher h

21、imself. When he built his ownschool, Maria became a student and also a teaching assistant to him. At home, Maria s father taughther to watch the stars and other natural objects in space using his personal telescope (望远镜). Later she went to work at the library of the Nantucket Atheneum. Over the next

22、 twenty years,she further developed her interest in reading as many books as she could. She spent her nightswatchingo the sky closely with her father. On October 1,1847 ,Mafia discovered a comet (彗星) by merely using a two-inch telescope.Some years before, King Frederick V of Denmark had set up prize

23、s to each discoverer of atelescopic comet. The prize was to be given to the first discoverer of each such comet becausecomets were often discovered by more than one person. There was once a question of who should be the winner. As the story goes, Francesco de Vicohad discovered the same comet two da

24、ys later, but had reported it to the European officialor nition first. However,after some discussion this was settled in Mitchell s favor. She won the ptite in 1848 and became a big name the world over. The comet was named Miss Mitchell s Comet.40. What can be learnt about Mafia s parents according

25、to the text?A. They came from low-income families. B. They gave Mafia equal chance for education.C. They were both astronomers. D. They were both teachers.41. Who played the most important role in Mafia s great achievement?A. King Frederick VI. B. Francesco de Vico.C. Her father. D. Her mother.42. W

26、hat problem did Maria meet with in winning the prize?A. She named the comet on her own. B. She did not use the required telescope.C. She did not report her discovery in time. D. She discovered the comet with her father.43. When did Francesco de Vico discover the comet?A. In 1818. B. In 1889.C. In 18

27、48. D. In 1847.C Many schools have their art programs removed in an effort to improve test scores and savemoney. However, some researchers believe that this is not correct. Students can master some basicskills in art class that they cannot find in a normal classroom. Allow me to share why you have t

28、o take art class. First and most important ,it stimulates creativity (激发创造力). Art schools encourage you tothink outside the box and be creative enough to create something artistic. It can be used not only in art but in life, too Besides, it helps you make the right choice. In art class, you are usua

29、lly free to do what you want. In every art class, you are required to make decisions that can determine what your painting will turn out to be. In addition,students can learn the art of critical (批判性的) thinking as a skill of observation (观察). For example, art students find ways to imagine. That is a

30、 skill they need to become better readers and problem settlers. What is more, it is noted that the company s bosses are actively looking for employees who can think creatively. Creative thinking is one of the most important skills that students can learn in art courses. Finally, students who are tra

31、ined in art class have interesting mental habits. They learn how to work on a task for a long time and how to continue to work even if they are discouraged. They are better for creating a link between the classroom and the outside world. In addition, children who do art work are able to look back on their work and make judgments about themselves.44. Why are art programs removed from many schools? A. To make students have their own hobbies. B. To improve students test scores and save money. C. To help students master some job skills. D. To give students more free time.45. W