2012 年山东省专升本考试英语试卷

2012 年山东省普通高等教育专升本统一考试英语试卷

Part I listening comprehension (20 points, 1 point each )

Section A

Directions：In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.

1.A. Give a speech in Professor Jones’s class.

B.See Professor Jones after class.

C.Postpone her meeting with Professor Jones.

D.Go to the beach with her friends.

2.A. Anything but some meat.

B. Some fruit only.

C. Nothing

D. Some meat and fruit.

3.A. The man.

B.The woman’s mother.

C.The baker.

D. The woman.

4.A. By plane.

B. By ship.

C. By car.

D. By bus.

5.A. 7

6.

B.67.

C.59.

D. 69.

6.A. He stopped smoking.

B. He still smokes.

C. He used to smoke 20 cigarettes a day

D. He smokes 10 cigarettes a day.

7.A. It was better.

B. It was a disaster.

C. It was not good enough.

D. It was great.

8.A. Sales clerk and customer.

B. Doctor and patient.

C. Waitress and customer.

D. Teacher and student.

Conversation 1

9.A. They’re roommates.

B. They’re families.

C. They’re cousins.

D. They’re friends.

10.A. She easily got nervous while speaking in front of others.

B.She missed her psychology class.

C.She had not finished her homework.

D.She failed the English exam.

11.A. Go to psychology class.

B.Get fully prepared before speaking in public.

C.Try to forget about people while speaking in public.

D.Never speak in public.

12.A. Men become nervous more than women do.

B.Children become nervous more easily than adults.

C.It’s common for women to get nervous.

D.Women become nervous more than men. Conversation 2

13.A. At a school.

B. At a store.

C. In a hotel.

D. In a restaurant.

14.A. Australia.

B.Brazil.

C.The USA.

D.Singapore.

Section B

Directions：In this section you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

15.A. A letter of invitation.

B. A letter of recommendation.

C. A letter of introduction.

D. A letter of application.

16. A. 1997.

B. 1992.

C. 1990.

D. 2000.

17.A. Brigitte once changed her job.

B.Brigitte has never been to Dublin.

C.Brigitte is going to get married in Dublin.

D.Brigitte is a native English speaker.

18.A. A college in Switzerland.

B. A college in Sweden.

C. A college in Britain.

D. A college in America.

19.A. That all the students agreed to accept Elizabeth.

B.That most of the students didn’t mind whether to accept her or not.

C.That some felt proud to have a woman student on the campus.

D.That some thought Liza’s idea was interesting.

20.A. Because a famous politician supported her.

B.Because he thought her idea was interesting.

C.Because he took proud in training the world’s first woman doctor.

D.Because he was forced to do so.

Part II Vocabulary and Structure

Directions：There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

21.Mary has come; I will put plate on the dining table.

A. a further

B. a spare

C. an extra

D. a more

22.After interviewing several workers, she came to a(n) _______that their working conditions were very poor.

A. observation

B. illustration

C. conclusion

D. qualification

23.He is a student of great intelligence and diligence., he is a top student in the class.

A. Undoubtedly

B. Fortunately

C. Nevertheless

D. In spite

24.Silk and nylon look alike but they in origin and cost.

A. refer

B. infer

C. differ

D. prefer

25.What we would like you to know is that we greatly your timely help.

A. compliment

B. appreciate

C. thank

D. attach

26.Mr. Brown had an unusual __________: he was first an office clerk, then a sailor, and ended up as a school teacher.

A. position

B. occupation

C. profession

D. career

27.It was of you to get up to catch the first bus so that you couldavoid traffic jam.

A. reasonable

B. sensible

C. sentimental

28.Her beauty can not her stupidity.

A. make out of

B. make for

C. make at

D. make up for

https://www.360docs.net/doc/c99458988.html,munity service can __________ anything from gardening to helping in old people’s homes.

A. involve

B. ask

C. insist

D. remain

30.There seems to be an electrical problem. I’ll get someone to it.

A. look at

B. look into

C. look upon

D. look out

31.After the war, Germany became one of Europe’s most countries.

A.prosperous

B.improved

C.swift

D. interested

32.New computers are soon out of date since newer models are constantly.

A. turned up

B. turned over

C. turned down

D. turned out

33.The scene in the movie him of his childhood.

A. recalled

B. remembered

C. recollected

D. reminded

34.The football match was televised from the Worker’s Stadium.

A. live

B. living

C. alive

D. lively

35.Colour-blind people often find it difficult to blue and green.

A. compare

B. contrast

C. distinguish

D. separate

36.Mike’s uncle insists in this hotel.

A. that he not stay

B. staying not

D. that he would not stay

37.The office was in darkness t he light over his desk.

A. besides

B. except

C. except for

D. rather than

38.The old lady sat in an armchair, her catbeside her.

A. lay

B. lying

C. lied

D. laying

39.I appreciate t o your home.

A. to have invited

B. to be invited

C. having invited

D. being invited

40.We are living in an age many things are done on the computer.

A. that

B. which

C. whose

D. when

41.We could do nothing but till he came back.

A. waiting

B. wait

C. to wait

D. waited

42.is known to the world, Mark Twain is a great American writer.

A. As

B. Which

C. It

D. That

43.The driver admitted that not only, but he didn’t have a driving license either.

A. he was not insured

B. he was insured not

C. was he not insured

D. was not he insured

44.She hardly ever leaves the house after ten at night,?

A. nor does she

B. does she

C. so does she

D. doesn’t she

45.The reason Beethoven went away to the country is he was graduallygoing deaf.

A. since

B. that

C. because

D. as

46.She wanted to know what at the meeting.

A. has happened

B. was happened

C. had happened

D. had been happened

47.Nobody but Smith and John in the lab yesterday.

A. were

B. had been

C. was be

D. was

48.Mary has just bought herself dress.

A. a cotton expensive blue

B. an expensive blue cotton

C. a blue expensive cotton

D. a cotton blue expensive

49.Such an idea would never occur me.

A. to

B. with

C. from

D. on

50.Alice,where to find the book, asked her mother where the book was.

A. with no knowledge

B. never know

C. not knowing

D. not to know

Part III Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions：This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 tasks for you to fulfil. You should read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

Passage 1

Strange things happen to time when you travel because the earth is divided into twenty-four time zones, one hour apart. You can have days with more or fewer than twenty-four hours, and weeks with more or fewer than seven days.

If you make a five-day trip across the Atlantic Ocean, your ship enters a different time zone every day. As you enter each zone, the time changes one hour. Traveling west, you set your clock back; traveling east, you set it ahead. Each day of your trip has either twenty-five or twenty-three hours.

If you travel by ship across the Pacific Ocean, you cross the International Date Line. By agreement, this is the point where a new day begins. When you cross the line, you change your calendar one full day, backward or forward. Traveling east, today becomes yesterday. Traveling west, it is tomorrow.

51.The difference in time between zones is.

A. more than seven days

B. twenty-four hours

C. one hour

D. seven days

52.From this passage, it seems true that the Atlantic Ocean.

A. is in one time zone

B. cannot be crossed in five days

C. is divided into five time zones

D. is divided into twenty-four zones

53.If you travel across the Atlantic Ocean, going east, you set your clock.

A. one hour ahead in each time zone

B. ahead by twenty-three hours

C. one full day back for each time zone

D. one hour ahead for the whole trip

54.The International Date Line is the name for.

A.any time zone in the Pacific Ocean

B.any point where time changes by one hour

C.the point where a new day begins

D.the beginning of any new time zone

Passage 2

Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists’ advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. Therefore, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics.

You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where it is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection.

The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that itcan transfer its love from its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.

55.Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A.Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too.

B.It is common sense that is the most important when choosing a dog.

C.You should decide what kind of dog you want.

D.You can always get help from the specialists.

56.What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?

A.The price of the dog.

B.The color of the dog.

C.Whether the dog will fit the environment.

D.Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.

57.Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?

A. It must be looked after carefully.

B. It demands more food and space.

C. It needs more love and care.

D. It must be trained so that it won’t bite.

58.Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old?

A.It’s easier to buy a baby dog under three months old.

B.They are less likely to run away.

C.They are less likely to be shy with human beings.

D.It’s easier for them to form a relationship with their masters.

Passage 3

Students who want to attend an American college or university must explain how they will pay for their education. They have to show that they will be able to pay for each year of study. Students have to consider not only the tuition, the cost of classes, but also meals and a place to live, known as room-and-board. They also need money for books, supplies, social activities and other things.

Educational advisers say foreign students should keep enough money in a local bank to pay for at least two months of spending. So how much will it cost every year to study at an American school? Generally speaking, the answer is: a lot. The University of Washington says foreign students are paying more than thirty-six thousand dollars this year. Its website says the University of Washington does not offer financial assistance to international students. This is generally true of American schools, especially at the undergraduate level. It means foreign students are faced with heavy financial burden.

The international application for the university includes a Statement of Financial Responsibility that must be signed. Students must also provide a bank letter or statement from within the past six months. And they have to name anyone who will helpwith payments. These people must send proofs from banks to show that they have the money.

The government or employer may be able to help them pay all or some college costs. A good idea is to ask at least eighteen months before they want to start classes in the United States. Enough time should be ensured to go through procedures.

59.Which statement is true according to the first paragraph?

A.Foreign students in America can hardly support themselves.

B.They should show that they are able to pay for the first year of their study.

C.Room-and-board refers to the expense on meals and accommodation.

D.Students intending to attend an American college or university should explain who will pay for their education.

60.According to educational advisers, how many months of expenses should be ensured by foreign students?

A. At least two months.

B. At least six months.

C. At least twelve months.

D. At least eighteen months.

61.What is NOT included in the international application for the university?

A.A signed Statement of Financial Responsibility.

B.A name list of anyone who will offer help for payments.

C.A bank statement issued in the past six months.

D.Proofs from banks showing that the students have got the money.

62.American universities ______ to international students at the undergraduate level.

A.sometimes offer partial financial assistance

B.occasionally offer financial assistance

C.generally do not offer financial assistance

D.always offer financial assistance

Part IV Translation

Section A Translation the following English into Chinese (10 points)

71.Travelling west, you set you clock back; travelling east, you set it ahead.

72.Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks.

73.A dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection.

74.This is generally true of American schools, especially at the undergraduate level.

75 The government or employer may be able to help them pay all or some college costs.

Section B Translation the following Chinese into English (10 points)

76、我喜欢农村生活胜过城市生活。

77、我们可以通过电话与世界上大多数地方的人交流。

78、是我们自己的作为和所不为决定着我们的未来。

79、当朋友陷入困境时，我们应该毫不犹豫地帮助他们。

80、他把他的成功归功于他的老师和家人。Part V Writing (15 points)

Directions：This part is to test your ability to do writing. You are required to write a composition according to the following information given in Chinese. You should write no less than 120 words on the composition Sheet.

你（魏芳）计划与 4 月 6 日晚上6 点在家中举办一场派对。写一封邀请信给你的朋友，内容包括：1、说明举办派对的原因。

2、告知所安排的派对活动。