北京市高职升本科英语试题Word版.docx

1、北京市高职升本科英语试题Word版2007年北京市高职升本科英语试题Part1Directions: in this part, there are15 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked with A, B, C. And D. Then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the

2、 Answer Sheet.How long has this Japanese fast-food chain been in business?_ 1998.A. From B. By C. In D. Since 2. Nobody fails to find that his two nephews are much_.A. alike B. same C. exact D. resembled 3. No sooner had the ship pulled away from the dock _it had to return to pick up more passengers

3、. A. when B. than C. then D. that 4. I was surprised when I saw the farm. I had imagined it _ much bigger. A. be B. being C. to be D. having been 5. It was a decision I _, that he will later regret.A. detect B. doubt C. claim D. suspect 6. We _ this visit for months-you cant cancel it now.A. planned

4、 B. have planned C. have been planning D. had planned 7. Had Mark coached the woman football team instead of George, We _ more games.A. would win B. would have won C. had won D. will win 8. A tall building has been set up in _was a wasteland ten years ago.A. what B. where C. which D. that 9. Does th

5、e method he put forward_ the problem make any sense? A. settle B. settling C. to settle D. settled10. I dont like him because he always _when other people are talking.A. cuts down B. cuts out C. cuts across D. cuts in 11. He didnt keep on asking me for a ride any longer as he had already got his own

6、 car _. A. repair B. repaired C. repairing D. to repair 12. I am playing golf this afternoon , weather_. A. permits B. permitted C. permitting D. to permit 13. I thought I was going to fail the exam , but I passed _. A. above all B. after all C. at all D. in all 14. _ seemed strange to us was that h

7、e came back with nothing that day. A. It B. That C. What D. Which 15. There _ have been ten of them , all hiding in the attic. A. could B. should C. would D. must Part 11 Read ComprehensionDirections: There are four reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find 5 questions

8、 or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked with ABCD. You should choose the most appropriate answer and write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the following passage.ROUTE 103 -WESTBOUND (MALL OF STAR T

9、O SUNSHINE BEACH)MALL OF STARKATELLAZOO SOUTH ENTRANCEBEACHSIDE STREETSUNSHINE BEACH-5:305:395:456:106:166:306:396:457:107:167:307:397:458:108:168:308:398:459:109:169:30-9:4510:10-10:3010:3910:4511:10-11:30-11:4512:0812:1412:3012:39-13:08-13:3013:3913:4514:08-14:30-14:4515:08-15:30-16:0816:1416:3016

10、:3916:4517:0817:1417:3017:39-18:0818:1418:3018:3918:4519:08-19:30-20:08-20:30-16. How many buses can take you to Sunshine Beach from Katella?A. 6 B. 8 C. 11 D. 1517. Which bus stop has the most buses stopping there?A. Katella B. Zoo South Entrance C. Beachside Street D. Sunshine Beach18. If you miss

11、 the bus at Mall of Star at 11:10 ,when is the next bus to Sunshine Beach ?A.12:08 B. 13:08 C. 14:08 D. 15:0819: If you take the 10:10 bus at Mall of Star, how many stops are there to Beachside Street?A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1Questions 20 to 24 are based on the following passage. Modern American music is

12、rich in its variety of forms , styles ,and instruments , A complete encyclopedia(百科全书) of American music is a small library ! By just looking at a few types of American music, we can see much diversity. Blues music , which goes back to the 1860s, has African American roots .Blues singers often sing

13、of sad themes: feeling of loneliness or hunger , or being far away from home. The banjo and the washboard were common instruments in early blues music. The harmonica, guitar, and piano are some of the many other instruments used in blues. Jazz has its beginnings in the 1890s in New Orleans. The musi

14、cal contributions of People from many parts of the world came together in this port on the Mississippi River to create the early versions of jazz. Now jazz comes in many forms and is the Unites States and many other countries. The fiddle is a common instrument in early country music , but today we h

15、ear many kinds of instruments in country music , especially the guitar .Cowboy movies in the1930s and 1940s helped to make country music very popular. Rap music has its origins in New York in the early 1970s.Rap uses a lot of rhyming.Rhymes are words that sound the same. Many young people like the b

16、eat in rap music. Like all music , modern American music causes people to sing, dance, smile, and cry.American music is sometimes controversial (有争议的) ，but it shows us diversity of American culture.20. Which of the following is a musical instrument?A. Blues B. Harmonica C. Jazz D. Rap21. According t

17、o the passage jazz initially started in the 1890s in _A. Africa B. South America C. New York D. New Orleans22. Which of the following contributed to the popularity of country music?A. Cowboy movies in the 1930s and 1940sB. Various kinds of musical instruments.C. The encyclopedia of American music D.

18、 People from many parts of the world 23. What feature of rap music is enjoyed most by many young people?A. Its sound B. Its origins C. Its beat D. Its instruments24. The word “diversity” (Para.1 and 6) most probably means_A. background B. influence C. variety D. significanceQuestions 25 to 28 are ba

19、sed on the following passage.What is the Writing Lab and Why should I use it? The Writing Lab is a free service where all students at Purdue University can receive assistance and feedback on any writingrelated task. Specially trained consultants work with graduate students , undergraduates, students

20、 learning English as a second language, and students working on resumes and applications. What happens during a consultation?Consultations last 30minutes and allow you to work one-on-one with a consultant whose job is to help you become a better writer. The consultant will ask you about your writing

21、 task and what you want to focus on during the session. You can ask for help on starting an assignment or improving the paper; you can get feedback on whether the paper meets the requirements of the assignment; you can also work on revising and polishing your work.Do I have to make an appointment to

22、 use the Writing Lab? You are not required to make an appointment for a consultation, but it is highly recommended. Appointments guarantee that you will meet with a consultant on a specific day and time. However, each day a certain number of drop-in slots are available. These times are given away be

23、ginning at 8:30 a. m . each day, so you can call to receive a same-day appointment.25. The purpose of the Writing Lab is to_A. assist students with difficultiesB. offer consultation to native speakersC. give free service in English learningD. provide help with tasks concerning writing26. What a cons

24、ultant in the Writing Lab does is to_A. tell how to focus on your workB. revise and polish your workingC. make you become a better writerD. collect the feedback on your courses27. During consultation students can not_A. be given help on improving a paperB. be guaranteed a high mark C. ask for help o

25、n starting an assignmentD. work on revising and polishing a paper28. Marking an appointment beforehand will ensure you to_A. have a consultant many times a dayB. talk with a consultant on your favorite topics C. meet with a consultant at your desired time D. set up time with a certain consultantQues

26、tions 29 to 32 are based on the following passage.What marks a man spend 22 hours in freezing water or 14 days alone in a hot-air balloon? Adventurer Steve Fossett knows . His taste for adventure has driven him to set dozens of world records in both aviation (航空) and sailing. For him ,its the thrill

27、 of doing things that have never been done before . He also enjoys testing his own endurance and skills.Altogether, Fossett has 115 world records and world to his name. His most recent success came in February 2006 when he broke the worlds flight distance record. He traveled more than 26,000 miles i

28、n 76 hours .Surprisingly, 62-year-old Fossett is not strong or athletic, but he is very persistent. His efforts to complete the first solo hot-air balloon ride round the world show his determination. He made six attempts over five years and finally succeeded in 2002.Fossett developed his appetite fo

29、r adventure early. At the age of 11, he started rock climbing. While he was a student at Stanford University, he spent his summers climbing mountains and doing endurance swims throughout Europe.After graduating from Stanford ,Fossett earned a master s degree in business from Washington University in

30、 St . Louis. In 1968, he began making his fortune as a stock trader in Chicago. By the late 1980s , he had become a millionaire. But , he spent his free time participating in endurance sports. In 1990, he finally decided to become a full-time adventure and a part-time businessman.Fossett participate

31、d in numerous endurance competitions, including skiing, biking swimming and car racing, But in the mid-1990s, Fossett began to change his focus. Instead of simply finishing races, he wanted to set world records.Foeestt focused on sailing and aviation . He has set 23 official world records in sailing. In April 2004, after 58 days at sea , he and his c