云南省2006年普通类“专升本”招生考试公共英语真题

云南省2006年普通高校“专升本”
招生考试真题

公 共 英 语 试 卷

本试卷共11页，考生作答前应检查是否有缺页、白页，以防漏答。满分150分。考试时间150分钟。请考生注意：答题必须答在答题卷上，答在试卷上一律无效。

（注：因为这套试卷属于重新在电脑上排版，所以不一定是11页的页码。但是题目一致，同学们可以参考借鉴。）

I、Vocabulary and Structure(30分)（1×30）

For each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You are required to choose the one that best complete the sentence and blacken the letter of your choice on the Answer Sheet.

1. In        , I agree with your proposal, but I’m not sure if it will actually work.

A. theory    B. theorem    C. theoretic    D. theoretically

2. It’s no use telephoning me at the office this week because I’m         .

A. on my way    B. on holidays    C. by my leave    D. on holiday

3. It was getting dark, and there were still many people there. After all we          to get on the bus and got home very late.

A. attempted    B. managed    C. won    D. succeeded

4. “I          you that the equipment will be delivered next week.” Said the manager.

A. insist    B. confirm    C. assure    D. undertake

5. The good service at the hotel          the poor food to some extent.

A. made up for    B. made up    C. made for    D. made out

6. They have taken up my suggestions and the          of them are successful.

A. adoption    B. invitation    C. adoption    D. adjusting

7. They have nothing         with each other in mind, gut they look alike.

A. in doubt    B. in vain    C. in addition    D. in common

8. Doctor, it seems all the medicines I took have no          on me.

A. influence    B. affect    C. function    D. effect

9. This young man         his wife’s name, but she went away without any hesitation.

A. Called for    B. called out    C. called at    D. called on

10. The idea          me that we have an evening party on Saturday.

A. occurred to    B. happened to    C. took place    D. took the place of

11．Mr. Jeremy is          of an expert. He is supposed to give you some advice.

A. anything    B. somebody    C. something    D. nothing

12. The actor was so          to the reactions of the audience that he could not perform in front of the camera.

A. sensible    B. sensitive    C. senseless    D. sensational

13. Sir, I agree with you on the subject to a certain         but not entirely.

A. Part    B. level    C. extent    D. way

14. The USAstarted a war againstIraqin spite of the objection of many countries and         power from Saddam Hussein with a few weeks.

A. caught    B. held    C. seized    D. won

15. When the pilot fainted the passenger took his place and         in landing the plane.

A. managed    B. tired    C. offered    D. succeeded

16. It is necessary that an efficient worker         his work on time.

A. accomplishes    B. has accomplished    C. can accomplish    D. accomplish

17. The reason he was late is          he was held up in the traffic jam.

A. why    B. that    C. what    D. because

18.         from space, our earth, with water covering 70% of its surface, appears as a “blue planet.”

A. Seeing    B. To see    C. Seen    D. Having seen

19. By the time the course ends, we         a lot about the United States.

A. will learn    B. will have learned    C. will have been learned    D. are going to learn

20. It was then         I realized how important it was to be careful and strict in work and study.

A. that    B. when    C. and how    D. and then

21. Staying in a hotel costs         renting a room in a dormitory for a week.

A. twice more than    B. twice as much as     C. as much twice as    D. as much twice

22. You         to town to see the film yesterday. It will be on TV tonight.

A. needn’t go    B. should not go    C. had better not go    D. needn’t have gone

23.         that the hope for cancer control may lie in the use of a vaccine.

A. To believe    B. Believing    C. It is believed    D. To be believed

24. I found          to answer all the questions within the time given.

A. to be impossible    B. what impossible    C. that impossible    D. it impossible

25. “Why wasn’t Mr. Fitzgerald offered a better room in the hotel?”

   “I don’t know. It’s surprising how         important person is treated.”

A. so    B. a such    C. such    D. such an

26. I couldn’t lend him any more money because he had already been in debt         me for 100 dollars.

A. to    B. for    C. from    D. by

27.         , Jenny Churchill was born in the United Statesand married an Englishman.

A. she was the mother of Winston Churchill    B. The mother of Winston Churchill

C. Her son was Winston Churchill            D. Winston Churchill was her son

28. Scientists are attempting to find out         there is life on other planets.

A. if or not    B. whether if    C. whether or not    D. whether not

29. I object         as he is still young, but he doesn’t realize the danger.

A. my son to smoke    B. my son smoking    C. to my son smoke    D. to my son’s smoking

30. I’m told the students like to have red bicycles, but I don’t know why         .

A. the bicycles here are painted black    B. are the bicycles here are black painted

C. the bicycles here are black painting   D. are the bicycles painted black

II、Cloze(10分)

  Choose from the four options the one that best fits into each of the blanks and blacken the letter of your choice on the Answer Sheet. (0.5×20)

(1)

  When sailors are allowed ashore after a long time at sea, they sometimes get drunk and cause trouble. For this  31  ,the navy always has its police in big ports.  32   Sailors cause trouble, the police will come and deal with them.

  One day, the police in the big sea port  33   a telephone call from a bar in the town. The barman said that a big sailor had got drunk and  34   the furniture in the bar. The officer said that he would come immediately.

  Now, officers who  35   and punish the sailors who were very drunk usually chose

 36    policeman they could find to go with them. But this particular officer did not do this. Instead he chose the

  37    man to go with him and seize the sailor.

Another officer who happened to be there was   38   when he saw this. So he said to him, “Why don’t you take a big man with you? You have to fight the sailor who is drunk.”

  “Yes, you are quite right,” answered the officer.

  “This is exactly why I am taking this man. If you  39   two policemen coming towards you, and one of them  40  the other, which one would you attack?”

31. A. time              B. reason           C. case               D. thing

32. A. Wherever          B. As              C. Where             D. Whenever

33. A. made             B. gave             C. found             D. received

34. A. was breaking       B. broke            C. had broken         D. would break

35. A. would go          B. had to go         C. need come         D. dared come

36. A. a big             B. a bigger           C. the biggest         D. a biggest

37. A. weakest-looking    B. weakest-looked     C. strongest-looking   D. strongest-looked

38. A. excited           B. exciting           C. surprised          D. surprising

39. A. see              B. will see           C. have seen          D. saw

40. A. as big as          B. as small as        C. smaller than        D. no bigger than

(2)

  A contract is an agreement between two or more people  41   one person agrees to do something by a specified time in return for something done by  42   . Usually the contract is a written document signed by both  43   . It must state clearly the consideration, that is, what is to be given or done by one person in   44   for what is given or done by the other. If one party has done  45   was promised and the other has not, that other may be sent to court and required by court order to compensate. He or she

  46   also to be required to pay for damages suffered as a result of the failure to keep the contract. The things  47   by both parties must be started in definite terms  48   the court will think that the contract is   49   unclear and general to be enforced.  50  , the time period within which the work is to be done must be definite or the court will say that the document is not a contract.

41. A in which           B. which             C. that                D. on that

42. A. another            B. other             C. the other            D. others

43. A. parts              B. partners           C. parties             D. participants

44. A. replace            B. change            C. payment            D. exchange

45. A. that               B. what              C. the thing            D. something

46. A. need              B. had               C. ought              D. may

47. A. to be done          B. to do             C. done               D. being done

49. A. so                B. too               C. rather              D. over

50. A. Similar            B. The same          C. Similarly           D. Too

III、Reading Comprehension(60分)

  Read the following passages and answer multiple choice questions. Blacken the letter of your choice on the Answer Sheet. (2×30)

(1)

  A young woman was driving through the lonely countryside. It was dark and raining. Suddenly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, holding her hand out as if she wanted a lift. “I can’t leave her out in this weather,” the woman said to herself, so she stopped the car and opened the door. “Do you want a lift?” she asked. The old woman nodded and climbed into the car. After a while, she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?” The old woman shook her head. “Strange!” thought the young woman. She tried again. “Bad weather for the time of year.” She said. The old woman nodded. No matter what the young woman said, the hitchhiker gave no answer except for a nod of the head or a shrug. Then the young woman noticed the hitchhiker’s hands, which were large and hairy. Suddenly she realized that the hitchhiker was actually a man! She stopped the car. “I can’t see out of the rear-screen.” She said, “Would you mind clearing it for me?” The hitchhiker nodded and opened the door; as soon as the hitchhiker was out of the car, the terrified young woman raced off. When she got to the next village she pulled up. She noticed that the hitchhiker had left his handbag behind. She picked it up and opened it. She gave a gasp; inside the bag was a gun.

51. The woman stopped the car because         .

A. the old woman asked her to    B. she recognized the old woman

C. she knew what the woman was out in the bad weather for

D. she wanted to help the old woman out in the bad weather

52. A “Lift” in the passage means         .

A. an elevator    B. an act of raising something    C. a ride in the car.    D. help

53. What made the woman feel strange about the “old woman”?

A. That she kept nodding her head.           B. That she was unable to speak.

C. That she gave no answer to her questions.    D. That she had large and hairy hands.

54. The young woman asked the hitchhiker to clear the rear-screen because         .

A. this was the way she thought of to get ride of him    B. she couldn’t see out of the rear-screen

C. the hitchhiker was very helpful                  C. the hitchhiker frightened her

55. The hitchhiker left the bag with a gun in it behind because         .

A. he wanted to give her a warning

B. he had not expected that the woman would leave him behind in the rain

C. it was his present for her    D. he wanted to kill her with the gun

(2)

  Winter swimming has gradually aroused the enthusiasm of more and more people in Beijing. Three years ago, few people dare to swim in the icy waters. But now a Winter-Swimming Enthusiast’s Club set up here has more than 2,000 members. The oldest is 84 years old and the youngest is only 7. The members are from all walks of life. They may be workers, students, farmers, soldiers, engineers, professors, or government officials.

  Although now is the coldest part of the season and the water temperature in the city’s lakes is around zero centigrade, many winter swimmers still swim in the city waters, even on snowy days. Perfectly relaxed, they enjoy themselves in the lake, a striking contrast to the heavily dressed onlookers.

  The main reason for the new craze is that winter swimming can be remarkably good to one’s health. All kinds of systems in the body can be improved by the cold stimulations.

  Lao Xia is a good example. He is 49 years old, but he once suffered from heart trouble for 26 years. After ten years of winter swimming he has got rid of the suffering of heart trouble.

  Scientists are now studying the effects of winter swimming on health.

56. “The members are from all walks of life.” means         .

A. “The members are from all circles.”    B. “They come from all parts of Beijing.”

C. “They are made up of the persons who have different ages.”

D. “They consist of men and women, old and young.”

57. The winter swimmers dare to swim in the icy waters even on snowy days because         .

A. they are not afraid of cold                  B. they are used to swimming in the icy waters

C. they’ve known that they can benefit from it    D. The winter swimming can cure diseases

58. The main reason for the new craze for the winter swimming inBeijingis that         .

A. more and more people like to swim in winter     B. winter swimming does a lot of good to health

C. winter swimmers are proud to be brave persons   D. it is more interesting than swimming in summer

59. The best title for the passage might be         .

A. People inBeijingLike Swimming in Winter    B. Winter Swimming----A Craze in Beijing

C. Winter Swimming challenges onlookers       D. Winter Swimming are Brave

60. Which of the following is implied but not stated?

A. Scientists are not quite sure that winter swimming can perfectly benefit people on health.

B. More and more people inBeijinggradually have enthusiasm in winter swimming.

C. All kinds of systems in the body can be improved by swimming in icy waters.

D. The Winter-Swimming Enthusiasts’ Club was set up in 1992.

(3)

  Hotels today are quite different from those of the past. People who stay in them are generally traveling for business, or they are touring or on vacation. So hotels are designed mainly to meet the needs of one of these two groups of people. Hotels designed for business people are known as commercial or transient hotels. Hotels for people on vacation are called vacation or resort hotels. Transient hotels are usually located in the business section of town, while resort hotels may be at the seashore, on a mountain lake or in the desert.

  In addition to those two main types, there is a third type of hotel, called a residential hotel. This is designed to meet the needs of people who want to live in a hotel.

  In every hotel, travelers find small single rooms for the use of one person; large double rooms for the use of two people; and arrangement of two or more rooms called suites, which can be used by a group of persons traveling together.

  Hotels range from the very luxurious, which charge high rates, to the small and inexpensive that fall within the price range of large numbers of traveler.

61. How many kinds of hotels are mentioned in the passage?

A. 2    B.3    C. 4    D. 5

62. Hotels today are especially for the following people EXPECT         .

A. businessmen    B. tourists    C. vacationists    D. residents

63. The word “luxurious” in the last paragraph means         .

A. big and spacious                   B. costly and comfortable

C. expensive but uncomfortable         D. small and stuffy

64. If people are going traveling, they will most probably go to         .

A. resort hotels    B. residential hotels    C. transient hotels    D. commercial hotels

65. The author writes this article to demonstrate that         .

A. hotels are located in different places        B. hotels are designed for businessmen

C. hotels are different from those of the past    D. the designs of hotels are luxurious

(4)

  A headache is one of man’s most common enemies. Most people get headaches from time to time. What causes headaches and what can we do about them?

  Probably more than 90 percent of all headaches are caused by worry or tension. Modern living produces tensions for everybody, at work, at school and home. What can we do about tension and worry in our life? First, find out what is causing the tension. It may be caused by feelings or emotions. Do you worry too much over what people think of you, over your clothes, or about what you did or didn’t say? Are you good terms with your employer, neighbor, best friend, school friend or family? If not, why not? Next, find a way of reducing tension. Gardening, walking, running, swimming or any activity suitable for your age will help reduce tension. Then, look at your way of life. Ask yourself, where am I going? And why? Learn the secret of relaxation. Lie down in a dark quiet room and relax as much as possible by taking several slow breaths. Let all your muscles relax.

66. From the passage, we now that most of the headaches result from         .

A. catching a cold    B. taking wrong pills    C. standing outside    D. worry or tension

67. The author suggests that we take the following measures in order not to be so worried in our life EXCEPT         .

A. finding out what is causing the tension    B. asking people what they feel about you

C. finding a way to reducing tension        D. looking at your way of life

68. The phrase “on good terms with” in Paragraph 2 means         .

A. doing somebody a favor    B. getting along with    C. in terms of    D. getting the upper hand of

69. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. When you get a headache, you should try to find out the reason and deal with it actively.

B. Worry often causes heart disease.

C. Taking a lot of medicine is the best way to cure your headache.

D. Modern people live very leisurely, without any worry or tension.

70. The best title of the passage is         .

A. How to Deal with Tension in Life?         B. Why Is There Tension in Life?

C. What Causes Headaches and What to Do?   D. Why Do We Suffer from Headaches?

(5)

  We Americans are wasteful people, not used to saving. The frontiersmen began this pattern, for nature’s resources we so plentiful that no one ever imagined a shortage. Within a few years of the firs Virginiasettlement, for example, pioneers burned down their house when they were ready to move west. They wanted to have the nails for future use. No one ever gave a thought to the priceless hardwoods that went up in smoke. As a people we destroy many things that other save. I noticed this when I was living inEngland. I received a letter from one ofEngland’s largest banks. It was enclosed in a used envelope that had been readdressed tome. Such a practice would be unthinkable in theUnited States. American banks, even the smallest, always use expensive stationary with the name of all twenty-eight vice-presidents listed on one side of the paper.

71. They burned down their house because         .

A. they could get the nails        B. they could keep them warm

C. they were wasteful naturally    D. they were pioneers

72. The pioneers thought that the hardwoods were         .

A. expensive    B. priceless    C. worth little    D. in shortage

73. The example of the English Bank is to tell us that         .

A. Britain is poorer thanU.S.       B. English are more economic than Americans

C. The bank is lacking in money     D. British know how to save money

74. The smallest American banks are         , too.

A. richer    B. wasteful    C. formal    D. expensive

75. The author’s attitude to what the American banks do is         .

A. positive    B. indifferent    C. sympathy    D. negative

(6)

  Although Londonis the world’s biggest city in terms of population, it is one of the biggest in area. So learners of English may be surprised to discover that the part ofLondonthey are studying of living in is a long way from where they want to go for entertainment or to see the sights.

  Thankfully, Londonhas an extensive transport system. The underground railway, known as the tube, main line trains and buses make traveling in and out of the city relatively easy.

  There are many English language schools in central London, and learners who choose one of these will have the famous tourist sighs and the best of the capital’s night life on their door steps. The only disadvantage is accommodation, which is in short supply in the center, s you might find yourself in cramped conditions.

  Schools situated in the suburbs generally have more space and a wider selection of local families as an alternative to hostel or host-style accommodation.

76. This article is mainly written for those who plan to go toLondonfor         .

A. language study    B. traveling    C. holidays    D. a business trip

77. The author says thatLondonis one of         .

A. the most beautiful cities in the world

B. the biggest cities in the world as far as population is concerned

C. the biggest cities in terms of size    D. the busiest cities in the world

78. In the third paragraph, the word “accommodation” means         .

A. lodging conditions   B. transport facilities    C. studying facilities   D. sight-seeing convenience

79. From this passage we can infer that a foreign learner may probably live         .

A. in a cramped house    B. in a spacious house    C. in a host’s family    D. both B and C

80. Which of the following transportation means is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. trains    B. buses    C. tubes    D. planes

IV、Translation (30分)

  Translate the following into Chinese and write them down on the Answer Sheet.(2×15)

(1)

(81)Frequency of bathing today is partly a matter of habit. (82)People know that bathing for cleanliness is important to health. (83) Doctors know that dirty bodies increase the chance to diseases. (84) Consequently, in theUnited States, people generally bathe often. (85) They consider a daily bath important to good health.

(2)

  (86) Every one is creative to some extent. (87) Most people are capable of very high levels of creativity. (88) Just look at young children when they play and imagine. (89) The problem is that this creativity has been suppressed by education. (90) All we needed to do is to let it come back to the surface.

(3)

  (91) Teachers may not notice whether you come to class or not, but you could notice later on. (92) Some teachers use lectures to discuss material not found in the reading on which they will base an exam. (93) If you must miss a lecture, get the notes from others as soon as possible. (94) If you miss too many lectures, the secondhand notes will make little sense. (95) If you don’t do the reading, you won’t understand the lecture.

V、Writing (20分)

  In this section you are required to write, in 80-100words, a letter according to the following Chinese. Remember to write your answer on the Answer Sheet.

内容提示：你叫张林，上星期六你花200元买了一件外套，今天上午穿时发现衣服有一个洞。 就此事给商店经理写一封投诉信，希望全额退赔。