北京成人本科学位英语考试A卷含答案.docx

1、北京成人本科学位英语考试A卷含答案2008年4月北京地区成人本科学位英语考试（A卷含答案） 2008.04.19（A卷）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 be

2、st choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1Questions 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 and sisters soon abandoned thei

3、r pressed (紧抱的) 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 onlythe dim memory of the house we lived in,of my room and my toys.(76) Nor do I r

4、ecall 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 world,and my enthusiasm has

5、 led me into varied investigations. I love dis- cussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil oil, reading about other peoples observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to t

6、he riddle (谜), because it all seems to fit together.This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books,which somemight honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity,a keen eye,a good memory and enjoyment of the animal andplant world do not make a scientist; one of the outstanding an

7、d essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist can bemade.A naturalist is born. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds. 1. According to the author,a born naturalist should first of all be_.A. full of enthusiasm B. self-disciplinedC. full of ambi

8、tionD. knowledgeable2. The first paragraph tells us that the author _.A. lost his hearing when he was a childB. didnt like his brothers and sisters C. was born to a naturalists family D. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood3. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a sc

9、ientist 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 scientist 4. The author cant remember his relatives c

10、learly because_.A. he was fully occupied with observing natureB. he didnt live very long with themC. the family was extremely largeD. he was too young when he lived with them5. Which of the following statements is true?A. The author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scientist.B. The author

11、s 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 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will

12、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 any place, say that you have some business to atten

13、d 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 alsoserve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturallygo to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The

14、 most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter.Withsuch 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 the hour. (77) They are very much on their own as soon

15、 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 aheaven to those who love to take“petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi

16、 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. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything the

17、y 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 anywhere without having to pay the driver B. a passenger p

18、ays 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 hotels in Finland_.A. provide meals for only those who liv

19、e 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 Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their e

20、mployees.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 who often have meals in big hotelsC. people who ar

21、e dishonestD. people who are worthy of trust10. It can be concluded that _.A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily life B. Finland has been a good place for cheatsC. the Finnish society is of very high moral levelD. all the Finns are richPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following

22、 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 home to help their parents. They also have sporting

23、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, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activi-

24、 ties, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle.The media provide entertainment and information.(79)Unfortunately,theyalso promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than

25、 prepare a meal.The media constantly bombard(轰炸)their audience withperfectbody 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

26、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 important for everyone to be accepted and cared about by familyand friends. Both of these groups can influence peoplepositively and ne

27、-gatively.Negative feelings can lead people to adopt an unhealthy lifestyle. Perhaps the most important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation, or the desire to be healthy.Any person who wants to be healthywill find a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough!11. The passage is ma

28、inly about _.A. benefits of a healthy lifestyleB. demands of daily life C. factors affecting a healthy lifestyleD. a positive approach to healthy living 12. The word “sedentary” in Paragraph 4 probably means _. A. having a lot of things to do B. involving little exercise or physical activityC. being

29、 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 food?A. Cheap price. B. The media. C. Busy lifestyle. D. Convenience14. Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to h

30、ave 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 important factor influencing healthy lifestyles.A. technology B. cultural background C. environment D. the desire to be healthyPart Vocab

31、ulary 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 answerthat best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16.Hearing the gunshot, all the birds f

32、lew _ every direction.A. in B. on C. to D. toward 17.The factory had to _ number of employees because of the economic decline in the country.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 h