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2006年福建省高职高专升本科入学考试

大学英语  试卷

（考试时间120分钟，满分150分）

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I. Vocabulary and Structure（45 point , 1.5 for each）

Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

1. Water is ____short in many big cities.

2. Excuse me for ____ you with such a small matter.

3. This morning our water supply was___ because of the cold weather.

4. The market was filled with salted fish, ____ the worst smell that you can imagine.

5. It was because the applicant was too proud_____ he failed in the interview.

6. Tom used to live in California ,_____?

7. So far there is no proof____ people from other planets do exist.

8. Never before _____ so highly successful in changing his surroundings.

9. _____ from the helicopter, the city looks very beautiful.

10. The newspapers reported yesterday several ____ on the boundaries of these two countries.

11. Some of the students in his class seem ______ to do their assignments. 

12. Let’s work hard to find___ to the problem.

13. They have developed techniques which are _____ to those used in most factories.

14. At the beginning of this term, our English teacher_____ a list of books for us to read.

15. I’m sorry I have _____ dictionary. You’d better go to the library.

16. If Mary had not been badly hurt in a car accident, she ___ in last month’s marathon race.

17. Excuse me, but it is time to have your temperature______.

18. Liquids are like solids____ they have a definite volume.

19. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he ____ go.

20. I was surprised to find his article on such an ____ topic so ____.

21. Tom likes ____ foreign coins.

22. Luckily, most sheep ____ the flood last month.

23. They thought about the problem for a long time but came to no _____.

24. The real trouble_____ their lack of confidence in their abilities.

25. The story was so funny that everyone_____.

26. He_____ me by two games to one.

27. _____, the next problem was how to make a good plan.

28. The brain is capable of ignoring pain messages if _____to concentrate on other activities.

29. The child was sorry ____his mother when he arrived at the station.

30. There is no point ____with him, since he has already made up his mind.

II. Cloze Test (15points, 1 for each)

Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

There is a time when, if a lady got onto a crowded bus or train, a gentleman would immediately stand up and   31  her his seat. No more, though. Today a gentleman will probably look out the window, or, if he feels a bit guilty, hide behind his newspaper. Either way, the lady will have to stand   32   someone else gets off.

You can’t entirely   33   men for this change in manners, though. The days are gone when women could be referred to   34   the weaker sex without causing   35   . A whole generation of women has grown up demanding   36  with men, not just equally in jobs or education,  37  in social attitudes. Hold a door open for some women and you are   38   to get an angry lecture on treating women as inferiors, unable to open doors for  39  . Take a girl out for a meal and she’ll probably  40  on paying her share of the bill, though on   41  thoughts perhaps that’s not such a bad idea.

It’s no wonder, then, that men have given up some of the automatic gestures of politeness and   42  which they used to show towards women. On the other  43  , automatic male politeness is perhaps slowly being  44  by true consideration for the needs and feelings of women, so that men can see women as equal human beings,   45  than as sex---objects of attractive properties.

III. Reading Comprehension (45points)

Section A (30points, 2 for each)

Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each of the three passages is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:

  The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the massacre on the road may be regarded as a social problem .

In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law an d common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one's actions could bring death or damage to others.

Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 per cent of all automobile accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can distort drivers' reactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one's emotions under control.

Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined t o drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations, they are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents; and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.

Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic road-worthiness inspections. In addition, speed limit s have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts , is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road.

46. What is the author's main purpose in writing the passage？

47. According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because _____.

48. Why does the author mention the psychological condition of the driver in Paragraph Three？

49. Who are NOT mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents？

50. Which of the following best reflects the author's attitude toward a future without traffic accident problems？

 Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:

  The often criticized child of the industrial age, advertising, has grown as societies have become more industrialized and, therefore, more commercialized. No modern industry or company can survive without advertising; it is the vital link between the producer and the customer. If advertising were abolished, as many people have suggested it should be, the public and the companies that advertise would suffer a considerable loss.

Most people think of television as an inexpensive source of entertainment. Television's primary purpose, however, is not to provide an entertainment service; except for government-owned networks, it exists in order to promote products for companies. Unless the television industry received income from advertising, watching television would be at least as expensive as going to the movies.

Like television, many magazines and newspapers exist primarily to sell products. In some cases, the stories, pictures, and editorials simply attract people to buy a particular publication. Once a person begins to read, there is no escaping the advertising.

Advertising not only pays for, or helps pay for, much of the mass media; it also provides the consumer with news from industry. This news functions first to influence the buyer to choose one product over another. It also informs people of new products that are important in their lives, for example, the development of salt-free butter for heart patients, or the development of tires that prevent skidding on wet pavement.

Advertising does not usually increase the total number of products sold; it does help determine which company sells more of which products. Its main function is to relay news from the manufacturer to the consumer. Since this is a necessary service, advertising will remain a part of people's everyday lives and a part of every company's budget.

51. According to the passage, modern industry or company can’t survive______.

52. From the passage, we may figure out that “vital” in line 3 means____.   

53. According to the passage, the main purpose of television industry is ____.

54. The main function of advertising is ______.

55. Which of the following is NOT true to advertising?

 Questions 56to 60 are based on the following passage:

     According to airline industry statistics, almost 90% of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoffs and landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary. 

In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate (疏散)as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated, and whey you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage.

56. According to the exerts, when should travelers read and listen to safety instructions?

57. Which exits suggested in the passage should an airline passenger locate before take-off?

  58. Judging from the passage, people have more chance to survive fires in aircraft if they ____.

59. Airline passengers are specifically told NOT to _____.

60. What is the main purpose of the passage?

Section B Short Answer Questions (15 points, 3 for each)

Directions: Answer each of the questions in less than 10 words.

Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage

  Most of our young people today pass through the portals (入口) of school and life without any definite idea of career. Perhaps they are too young and inexperienced to think about the life they would face and a career they must choose as a means of livelihood. However, it is inevitable that someday he has to make his choice by himself. It is important to choose a career for which one has an aptitude. In this case a lot of time and money .Take, for instance, a boy who is mathematically inclined. He should opt for careers like engineering, physics or accountancy. The career in mind should also suit his temperament ability and talents. Only then can he be sure of choosing a career that he would like and enjoy. He can then employ his talent and ability to achieve success and prosperity. Thus the person choosing his or her career should make a careful study of what he wants, his interests, his talents, his limitations and his obligations.  

  A person may also be influenced by parental pressure in choosing a career. This should not be encouraged .The person concerned should try to reason out his viewpoint with his parents. Only then would be not suffer the consequences of frustration, disappointment or misery in a career that does not suit him .It pays to have some idea of how to choose a career. A good career guidance teacher or course would help. However, the main decision usually rests with the person concerned

61. What is this passage about?

_____________________________________

62. In choosing a career, one may consult the opinion of his___________.

63. The phrase “opt for” in line 8 means______________________.

64. In choosing a career one must take his _____________ into consideration.

65. In choosing a satisfactory career, one must, too, take into account of other factors such as __________________

IV. Translation (20 points, 4 for each)

Directions: In this part, there are five items which you are required to translate into Chinese, each item consists of one or two sentences. These sentences are all taken from the reading passages you have just read. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.

66. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one's emotions under control.

67. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration.

68. If advertising were abolished, as many people have suggested it should be, the public and the companies that advertise would suffer a considerable loss.

69. Advertising does not usually increase the total number of products sold; it does help determine which company sells more of which products.

70. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary.

V. Writing (25 points)

Directions: For this part you are to write a composition in no less than 120 words and you are required to base your composition entitled On Accessing Internet on the outlines given below in Chinese. You should write the composition in three paragraphs.

(根据下面的三点中文提示，写一篇不少于120个英文单词的短文)

On Accessing Internet

1. 很多人非常喜欢上网

2. 但也有人反对上网

3.我的看法和建议

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