2016年11月5日北京地区成人学位英语考试真题 .doc

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1、12016 年年 11 月月 5 日北京地区成人学位英语考试真题日北京地区成人学位英语考试真题 I.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

2、 finish construction this year. But the Standing Rock Sioux, an American Indian tribe (部落), is determined to stop the 1,172-mile pipeline from being built. (76) Both sides show no signs of backing down. The Dakota Access Pipeline was announced in 2014. A section of it will run near the Standing Rock

3、 Sioux reservation. A reservation is an area of land set aside for American Indians. The tribe says the construction 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

4、 began a protest against the project. They camped at the construction site. Since then, thousands of people, including 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

5、 will also monitor it remotely, and will be able to close valves (阀) within three minutes if leaks are detected.American 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

6、 hired by the company. (77) Twenty-eight people have been arrested since then and charged with interfering with the pipeline construction.1. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. The Dakota Access Pipeline will create more markets for oil and gas.B. The Dakota Access Pipeline wil

7、l 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 Indians protect against the construction of this pipeline?A. Bec

8、ause 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.24. According to the passage, the workers can _ in case of pipeline leaks.A. report to the local governm

9、ent 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 the protesters are from the Standing Rock Sioux.D. Neither side

10、s 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 Maine, more than 87,500 acres of forest will become government

11、-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 during his presidency. As a result, his administration says, Ob

12、ama has protected more of the nations land than any other president has. But some residents and officials, in both Maine and Hawaii object to the plans. (78) They say their local economies depend on the use of these areas.In establishing this monument Obama took the side of conservationists (自然资源保护者

13、) who want laws to protect wild lands. Creating a national park usually requires 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) It

14、may also severely limit activities such as logging, road-building, and hunting. Some of Maines politicians who want to protect the states logging industries say Obama should not have acted alone. They say Washington should not tell the states how to use their land, especially when peoples jobs are a

15、t stake. Maine politicians 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 presidents decision say the establishment of the new monument will lead to new jobs through tour

16、ism.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Creating New Jobs B. Protecting Wild Animals3C. Stimulating Local Economies D. Creating New National Monuments7. Obama has established or enlarged _ national monuments during his two terms. A. 19 B. 20 C. 26 D. 308. In national monum

17、ents, _ is forbidden.A. logging B. hunting C. minding D. road-building9. The phrase at stake in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _.A. in return B. in danger C. at present D. by chance10. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. The national monument in Hawaii wa

18、s 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, was designed by Edward James Lennox and de

19、clared 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 years to build it. Contemporaries believe th

20、at 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 portions of the building.The third City Hall

21、 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 was threatened to be pulled down. It was saved by a group of people called the “Friends of Old City.”The

22、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.The entire structure close more than $2.5 million to build at the time. Th

23、is is equal to $53 million today. 411. Torontos third City Hall came 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

24、 C. cinema D. courthouse14. From the passage, we learn that _. A. Toronto 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 cit

25、ys culture.D. the City Hal is still the largest city building in North America 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. O

26、ld City Hall was once pulled down in the development of the city.D. Old 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 _ break

27、fast with James.A. have B. had C. have had D. was having18. _ I in your position, 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 sen

28、d it in next week.A. you neednt B. you mustnt C. you cant D. you shouldnt21. Would you mind _ me some bread on your way home?A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. bought522. 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 a

29、t the supermarket and then went to the next stop. A. fell B. sank C. dropped 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 lat

30、e again for the meeting. A. mind B. temper C. passion D. way26. The young soldier 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 o

31、ver28. When I go to heat the milk, please _ the baby.A. keep an eye on B. set foot 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

32、summer vacation _ over, whey then got down to their work again.A. were B. was C. 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 u

33、ntil he came back _ I left the office.A. then B. which C. that D. when35. Only 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.

34、wont37. This is the dictionary youre looking for, _?A. isnt this? B. isnt that C. isnt it D. isnt there638. 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 ca

35、r in the distance, but I couldnt _ whether it was red or not.A. make out B. work on C. look out D. take in41. There were a _ number of students on the playground.A. few B. little C. short D. small42. Students are expected to _ lectures regularly.A. present B. go C. attend D. follow43. The lecture wa

36、s so _ that everyone went to sleep.A. boring B. bored C. interesting D. interested44. We can see a lot of people doing morning exercises in the park even _ a cold morning. A. on B. in C. at D. during45. The guide walked so fast that most of the tourist could not _ him.A. go in for B. keep up with C.

37、 follow up D. pass onBDADA CACCB CDABB CCDCB BCCDA DCAABIII. Identification.46. Professor Morison has never been to China, nor does Dr. Jones.A B C D 47. As early as the 12th century, boys in England enjoyed to play football.A B C D 48. Nobody allows to smoke here because smoking indoors is against

38、the law. A B C D 49. When a water is heated, it changes into vapor.A B C D 50. He has come to work for a local newspaper about ten years ago, when he graduated from Peking University.A B C D 51. One of the two chairs is mine, the another is my brothers. A B C D 52. The more quickly you get there, th

39、e soon you will be able to relax.A B C D 53. I ought have invited her to the party but I didnt know her well.A B C D 54. He was seriously ill for days, and now he looks strong and healthy.A B C D 55 Although Jim has lived in Beijing for five years, but he doesnt speak Chinese well.A B C D CDAAA CCAC

40、C7IV. Cloze. 8Translation: 76. Both sides show no signs of backing down.77. Twenty-eight people have been arrested since then and charged with interfering with the pipeline construction. 78. They said their local economies depend on the use of these areas. 79. It may also severely limit activities s

41、uch as logging, road-building, and hunting. 80. The entire structure cost more than $2.5 million to build at the time. 81. 他在这所学校教多久了？82. 我希望我们的演出会成功。83. 春天是游览这个城市的最佳季节。84. 他们正在打篮球。85. 他十年前搬到这儿的。9答案：答案： 阅读理解 CABDC DCCBB BDDBD语法词汇选择 BDADA CACCB CDABB CCDCB BCCDA DCAAB挑错题 CDAAA CCACC完形填空 DCADA CDBDA BDDAB CBCAA翻译 汉译英81. How long has he been teaching in this school?82. I hope our performance will be a success. 83. The best season to go round this city is in spring84. They are playing basketball.85. He moved here 10 years ago.