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1、2015年成人高等学校专升本招生全国统一考试本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第H卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题，共110分）I .Phonetics (5 points)Directions:In each of the following groups of words, there, are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B,C and D.Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that isdifferent

2、from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A. rural B. ugly2.A. flower B.how3. A. cough B. ghostC.productC.showerC. enoughD. uncleD. SlowD. laughter4.5.D. RobD. MeasureA. disturb B. absorb C. climbA. heat B. feather C.deadline. Vo

3、cabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section.For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.6. These are the pictures of the ho

4、tel we held our annual meetings.A. that B. when C. which D. whereI wonder if there is university in your hometown.A. a B. an C./ D. theOnly in my thirties a purpose in life.A. I found B.foundl C. I did find D. did Ifindhis telephone number, she didnt know how to get in touch with him.A.ForgettingB.

5、oT.Having forgottenMy aunts business has been doing poorly,but she*s hoping that her will change.A. duty B. fame C. luck D. emotionWho should be responsible the accident?A. w汕B. for C. of D. atIt is that text messaging while driving is dangerous.A. necessaryB. sufficient C. obviousD. significantMy s

6、ecretary usually opens my post its marked privateA. unless B. if C. as D. forSeveral novels by Mo Yan into English so far.A. are translated B. have been translatedC. were translated D. had been translatedThe pianist didnt until the last minute before the concert.A. turn off B. turn on C. turn out D.

7、 turn upThe old man,together with his neighbors,the performance when it began to rain.A. was enjoying B. were enjoying C. has enjoyed D. have enjoyedMy teacher recommended that 1 as careful as possible when I took an exam.A. am B. were C.be D. will beLets go to the airport alittle earlier we can cho

8、ose better seats.A. by that B. so that C. for that D. now thatJason made sharp comments on Marys idea,but he didnt mean her.A. Hurt B.Hurting C. to hurt D. to be hurt 20.Im sorry about the misunderstanding.一You apologize,it wasnt your fault.A. couldn*t B. mustnt C. wouldn*t D. neednt III.Cloze(30 po

9、ints)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Where do cars get their energy from? For most cars,the answer is petrol.21 someca

10、rs use electricity .These cars have 22 motors that get their power from large batteries.In23,there are even cars that have 24 an electric motor and a petrol motor.These types of cars are 25.hybrid(混合)cars.Most people tend to think of electric cars as a new 26 but they have been aroundfor a long time

11、.In the 27 19th and early 20th centuries electric cars were common because the technology for petrol engines was not very advanced.But 28 the petrol engine became easier to make and more powerful,this type ofengines became the most 29 Interest in electric cars was high in the 1970s and 1980sbecause

12、30 became very expensive.Recently,electric cars have again become well-liked because people want cars that pollute 31 . Electric cars are better than petrol cars 32 several ways.The biggestbenefit is reduced pollution.In areas 33 there is a high percentage of electric cars,pollution is not thatserio

13、us.The second benefit of electric cars is a 34 in the dependence on foreign oil.Several countries dont want to 35 on oil from other countries.Since electric cars can run on electricity from coal or nuclear power stations,there is less need to import oil.21.A. orB.AndC.NorD.But22.A. sameB.spcialC.com

14、monD.traditional23.A.timeB.additionC.detailD.summary24.A.b125.AB.*.described26. A. instrument B. intentionC.influenceD. inventionIV.Reading Comprehension(60 points)27.A.recentB. late C.beginningD.last28.A.beforeB. until C.afterD. unless29.A.difficultB. dangerous C.coniforlableD. popular30.A. carsB.

15、oil C. powerD. motors31.A.lessB.fewC.moreD.much32.A. at B.on C.inD.by33.A. whatB. which C. whereD. when34.A.reductionB.riseC.needD. start35.A. relyB. keep C.holdD. putDirections:There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four

16、 suggested answers marked A, B, C and D.Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage oneI talk to strangers for a living and love the challenge of getting their stories published in newspapers.Ive been married for years,but until six months ago,I could be a

17、 typical absent-minded husband.Often 1 was just nodding when 1 was supposed to.When my wife asked,nDid you even hear what I just said?l would defensively say,of course I did!”In January,! began to lose my voice.Doctors told me I needed surgery,or my throat would be permanently damaged.Total silence

18、would be required for the first few weeks of my recovery.Two hours after the surgery,my eyes filled with tears as my two-year-old son looked puzzled because 1 wouldnt answer his questions.! wanted to talk but couldnt.Luckily,Id recorded myself reading some of his favorite books. That would come in h

19、andy the next couple of weeks.It had never left.Id just stopped noticing.I found myself understanding her better on topics Id previously dismissed as things I just dont get as a guy M.I also realized my son wasnt just talking nonstop but that he often had thoughtful things to say.Even while walking

20、my dog in the woods near our home,! began hearing pleasant patterns in bird songs.Before my surgery,Id have spent those walks on my phone.After several weeks,! was fully recovered. Conversation in our house is better now,not because Im talking more.Im just listening better and becoming less and less

21、 surprised that I like what I hear. 36. According to the passage,the author is most likely aA.driver B. teacher C.doctor D.JournalistWhat does the wife mean by asking Did you even hear whatljustsaid? ”in Paragraph!? A. Yon should listen to me.B. You didnt want to talk with me.C. You should tell me w

22、hat I said just now.D. You didnt have to nod while you were listening.37. What is true of the author after the surgery?A. He was required to keep silent for the first few monthsB. He was worried about his recovery after the surgery.C. He was unable to communicate with his son.D. He was unwilling to

23、talk to his wife.38. What did the author realize after the surgery?A. His wife was a talkative woman.B. His house was full of pleasant talks.C. His son didn*t like talking.D. His dog liked pleasant bird songs.Passage TwoCoconut(椰子)is an unusual food for many reasons .It is one of the largest edible

24、seeds produced by any plant.Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world一it consists of both meat and nwater inside.The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar,as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings;the coconut water is a white and sweetliquid.

25、Portuguese（葡萄牙的）explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco,meaning ghost in their language.The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghosts face,and the tree has had that name ever since.The coconut has varied uses.lt is used to make various cooking oils

26、 for fast food restaurants around the world to make diet material s.The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates,providing a cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree.This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks.Even the shell itself has many uses,including animal

27、 food and fertilizer.And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit.The coconut tree,which produces the nut,also produces many useful things.Its no wonder that the coconut tree has been taken as nthe tree of lifeWhat does the underlined wordediblein Paragraph 1 mean?A. Visible.

28、B. Collectible. C. Available D. Eatable.39. The coconut got its name because ofA.its hard shell B. its white color C. its ghost like appearance D. its round shape 42. What is the passage mainly about?A. The history of coconut. B. Uses of coconut. C. The discovery of coconut. D. Types of coconut seed

29、sWhat can be learned from the passage?A. Coconut trees are useful plants. B. Coconut oil is rare and expensive. C. Coconut trunks are houses for birds. D. Coconut fluid can become fertilizer.Passage ThreeMost students choose nHomestay ” accommodation when they study abroad: others select Homestay ev

30、en if they are not on a study visit.Statistics show that its a form of accommodation gaining in popularity all the time.But what is Homestay? And what makes it so popular?Homestay means living with a family,or host family as we say .There are three ways of doing it: choose to learn English in a lang

31、uage school near to your homestay location: have your English classes in the house with a member of the family who is a qualified teacher;select not to have classes at all when you visita popular choice if you want to do the tourist thing for example.Even in their busy summer period the organization

32、s that arrange the homestays will always try to place you with the most suitable host family to match your requirements .Placement（$ fi）organizations think about location,interests,language level,eating requirements,allergies（il 敏）and other requests you may have.Though prices vary according to your

33、needs,good quality homestay accommodation can be relatively economicaland although you may be charged an extra amount of money if you want your homestay in or near the city center.Even if you stay further out,you can expect your journey into the center not to exceed 30 minutes.Not only does homestay

34、 accommodation represent value for money, it also gives you an excellent opportunity to practice English with your host family.This is a very important extra for students who like to speak as much English as possible.But if you plan to learn English,why not have your English classes in your host fam

35、ily. Theres no better way to learn English than this一the perfect combination of learning and accommodation combined with the cultural experience!43. Homestay is an ideal choice for students whoA. plan to visit relatives B. want to stay at homeC. plan to study overseas D. want to learn statisticsWho

36、will consider studentsrequirements before their homestay starts?A. The English teacher. B. The placement organization.C. The host family. D. The language school.44. Which of the following is a key factor affecting the price of homestay?A. Nationality of the host family. B. Eating habits of the host

37、family.C. Studentslanguage level. D. Studentsspecific needs.45. What can be inferred from the passage?A.The author is in favor of Homestay accommodation. B.The author is doubtful about the safety of Homestay. C.The author finds Homestay arrangement complicated. D. The author finds Homestay accommoda

38、tion expensive.Passage FourUsing less energy around the home is easier than you might think,saving you money while creating a healthier ,more comfortable living space for you and your family. Changing a few old habits can make an impact on your energy bill, your comfort and the environment. Here are

39、 some handy tips to make your house more energy-efficient.Lower the heatIf your home has adjustable central heating,lowering the room temperature even slightly can make a difference. You may not feel it,but your wallet will.It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the

40、day.Hang clothes out to dryIf the weather allows it,head outside and dry your laundry on a clothesline.The sunlight will help eliminate bacteria and dust. While clothes dryers get the job done faster,they also use up energy.By hanging your clothes out youll be cutting greenhouse gases by about three

41、 kilograms per load.Take advantage of natural lightInstalling large windows on the northern side of your house can help you make use of sunlights natural warmth.To stay cool indoors on hot summer days,install blinds（百叶窗）to block the heavy sun.Put your desk near the window,then you dont need a lamp i

42、n the daytime.Wrap（裹）your pipesBe sure your hot一water pipes are properly wrapped.In an average home,heating wateraccounts for more than one一quarter of the energy bill.Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you?Choose the right size for appliances （家用电器）When the time comes to replace appliances

43、,select those that are both energy-efficient and of the appropriate size for your needs.Dont buy bigger ones just because you can.46. What benefit may using less energy at home bring about?A. Having a healthier living environment.B. Improving your work efficiency.C. Keeping old habits unchanged.D. E

44、nlarging your living space.47. Which of the following is one of the advantages of hanging clothes out to dry?A. It may help to build a greenhouse.B. It helps remove bacteria in clothes.C. It uses half the energy that clothes dryers do.D. It gets clothes dry much faster than clothes dryers.48. What c

45、an be installed on the northern side of your house to make better use of natural light? A.Blinds.B.Curtains.C. Windows. D. Shades.49. Besides energy-efficiency,what else should be considered when replacing appliances?A. Replacing time. B. Reasonable price. C. Good quality. D.Proper size.Passage Five

46、As we recently discovered,there is a Stepmothers Day,though it is not on any official holiday calendar.So,it would be safe to assume that there is a similar day for step-dads,too.Right? Well,it depends on what you read.A Google search brought up posts that say,for example, Its on fathers dayfathers

47、day is for fathers,step-fathers and people who are like fathers to you-its a day for making father figures feel special.Turther searching found a Stepfathers Day Facebook page that says/The unofficial Stepfathers Day is the fourth Sunday of June.”Unfortunately,as of the publishing of this article,on

48、ly 30 people have liked ” the page.Considering that studies show 3.3 million men,or 11. l%of U.S.fathers,live with at least one stepchild,thats only a drop in the ocean.Its interesting to note that there is a National Grandparents* Day.President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978.Law!While grandparents are undoubtedly special people in our childrens lives,they are often seen as the most loving family members.But what about the