1105北京地区成人学位英语考试真题.docx

1、1105北京地区成人学位英语考试真题2016年11月5日北京地区成人学位英语考试真题Reading ComprehensionPassage 1If Dakota Access Pipeline (输油管道) completed, it will carry nearly half a million barrels of oil across four states every day. Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), a Texas-based company behind the $3. 8 billion project hopes to finish

2、construction this year. But the Standing Rock Sioux, an American Indian tribe (部落), isThe Dakota Access Pipeline was announced in 2014. A section of it will run near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. A reservation is an area of land set aside for American Indians. The tribe says the construction

3、threatens to destroy historical areas and ancient burial sites. They also say the pipeline could pollute their main water source, the Missouri River. In April, the Standing Rock Sioux began a protest against the project. They camped at the construction site. Since then, thousands of people, includin

4、g people from other American Indian tribes, have traveled to the side to join the protest.ETP says that the pipeline will have built-in measures to protect against oil leaks. Workers will alsomonitor it remotely, and will be able to close valves (阀) within three minutes if leaks are detected.America

5、n Indians have been staging a nonviolent protest for months. The protest took a turn last week when police were called to keep the peace between protesters and armed security guards hired by the company.1. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. The Dakota Access Pipeline will crea

6、te more markets for oil and gas.B. The Dakota Access Pipeline will create many job opportunities.C. American Indians oppose the construction of an oil pipeline.D. American Indians fight for equal voting rights.2. ETP hopes to finish this project in _.A. 2016 B. 2017 C. 2018 D. 20193. Why do American

7、 Indians protect against the construction of this pipeline?A. Because it will cost up to $3.8 billion.B. Because it threatens the regions water supply.C. Because it will make many people lose their jobs.D. Because it will force many people to leave their homes.4. According to the passage, the worker

8、s can _ in case of pipeline leaks.A. report to the local government B. ask people to leave the leak affected areasC. call 911 D. close valves5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. This pipeline will cross four states.B. This pipeline is 1,172 miles long.C. All

9、the protesters are from the Standing Rock Sioux.D. Neither sides of the dispute is willing to compromise.Passage 2As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary(周年纪念), Preside Barack Obama has announced the establishment of one new national monument and the expansion(扩大)of another. In

10、 Maine, more than 87,500 acres of forest will become government-protected parkland for the first time. In Hawaii, a national monument created by President George W. Bush in 2006 expand to about 582,578 square miles, four times its current size.Obama has now created or enlarged 25 national monuments

11、during his presidency. As a result, hisadministration says, Obama has protected more of the nations land than any other president has. But some In establishing this monument Obama took the side of conservationists (自然资源保护者) who want laws to protect wild lands. Creating a national park usually requir

12、es the approval of Congress. But a 1906 federal law allows the president to establish national monuments on his own.The lands new status as a monument means that mining and drilling operations are forbidden there. (79) s politicians who want to protect the states logging industries say Obama should

13、not have acted alone. They say Washington should not tell the states how to use their land, especially when peoples jobs are Susan Collins say the president should have listened to Maine lawmakers and residents, as well as to the U.S Congress before making his decision.However, those who support the

14、 presidents decision say the establishment of the new monument will lead to new jobs through tourism.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Creating New Jobs B. Protecting Wild AnimalsC. Stimulating Local Economies D. Creating New National Monuments7. Obama has established or

15、 enlarged _ national monuments during his two terms.A. 19 B. 20 C. 26 D. 308. In national monuments, _ is forbidden.A. logging B. hunting C. minding D. road-building9. The phrase A. in return B. in danger C. at present D. by chance10. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NO

16、T TRUE?A. The national monument in Hawaii was created by President Bush.B. There is no objection to President Obamas decision.C. President Obama made this decision on his own.D. The establishment of the new monument will lead to new jobs.Passage 3Torontos third City Hall, now known as Old City Hall,

17、 was designed by Edward James Lennox and declared open on Sept. 18, 1899.Created to provide more space for city officials, it turned out to be the largest building in the city and the largest city building in North America at the time.Lennox took three years to design the City Hall and it took 11 ye

18、ars to build it. Contemporaries believe that the odd carving (雕刻) above Queen Street entrance were actually caricatures(漫画) of councilors at the time.Lennox even included himself in the caricatures, on the west side of the central arch（拱门）and left a strange signature in the stonework of the link por

19、tions of the building.The third City Hall was originally used as councilors offices and legal offices, but it is used only as a courthouse today.When the fourth City Hall (the one we know today) was declared open in 1965, Old City Hall wasthreatened to be pulled down. It was saved by a group of peop

20、le called the “Friends of Old City.”The clock tower stands parallel with the middle of Bay Street, rather than with the centre of the building. The bells in the tower were not installed until the building opened. Old City Hall was declared a historical site in 1989.11. Torontos third City Hall came

21、into use in _.A. the 18th century B. the 19th century C. the 20th century D. the 21st century12. Old City Hall was constructed in _ years.A. 3 B. 7 C. 9 D. 1113. The third City Hall is now used as a _.A. middle school B. hospital C. cinema D. courthouse14. From the passage, we learn that _.A. Toront

22、o spends lots of money yearly developing the cityB. some of local residents showed a great interest in protecting the citys cultural siteC. the City council of Toronto hasnt paid sufficient attention to the protection of the citys culture.D. the City Hal is still the largest city building in North A

23、merica today.15. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. To build a structure like the City Hall will cost $2.5 million today.B. The clock tower stands parallel with the centre of the City Hall.C. Old City Hall was once pulled down in the development of the city.D. Old

24、City Hall is now a historical site.CABDC DCCBB BDDBDII. Vocabulary and structure:16. Shanghai is _ biggest city in _ China in terms of population.A. the; the B. the; / C. /; the D. /; /17. When Jenny came to my place, I _ breakfast with James.A. have B. had C. have had D. was having18. _ I in your p

25、osition, I would not accept the job.A. Were B. Was C. Am D. Been19. I got _ money with me, so I wasnt able to buy even a bottle of water!A. any B. some C. few D. little20. -Must we send in our plan this week?-No, _; you can send it in next week.A. you neednt B. you mustnt C. you cant D. you shouldnt

26、21. Would you mind _ me some bread on your way home?A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. bought22. I cant finish the work in time _ you help me translate the texts.A. unless B. if C. where D. But23. The driver _ the passengers off at the supermarket and then went to the next stop.A. fell B. sank C. dropped

27、 D. stepped24. That restaurant has a good _ in the community for its delicious food and friendly service.A. mood B. mirror C. reputation D. report25. The manager at once lost his _ when he learned that his secretary was late again for the meeting.A. mind B. temper C. passion D. way26. The young sold

28、ier was _ wounded in the war and died a few days later.A. generously B. lonely C. fatally D. slightly27. Professor Simpson _ the project carefully and made a few corrections.A. went up B. went down C. went after D. went over28. When I go to heat the milk, please _ the baby.A. keep an eye on B. set f

29、oot on C. make a guess at D. look forward to29. Mr. and Mrs. Wright have got nine childrenits really a big _.A. home B. family C. house D. room30. Neither Bill nor his parents _ at home.A. is B. are C. has D. have31. The summer vacation _ over, whey then got down to their work again.A. were B. was C

30、. being D. had been32. He failed in his exam, _ proves that he hadnt worked hard enough.A. what B. that C. which D. such33. _ is known to all, too much stress can cause disease.A. Which B. That C. It D. As34. It was not until he came back _ I left the office.A. then B. which C. that D. when35. Only

31、when he finished his homework _ that he had made a mistake.A. he then realized B. did he realize C. before he realized D. he realized36. If it _ rain tomorrow, well have the party outside.A. wouldnt B. doesnt C. didnt D. wont37. This is the dictionary youre looking for, _?A. isnt this? B. isnt that C. isnt it D. isnt there38. Its going to rain. Youd better _ an umbrella with you.A. bring B. take C. carry D. fetch39. Mary never tells anyone what she does for a _.A. life B. work C. profession D. living40. I saw a car in the distance, but I couldnt _ whether it was red or