2011年1月高等教育自学考试基础英语真题及答案

(二)将下列句子译成英文3.在这个种族大熔炉中各种文化融为一体。(3分)

4.纳税人的收入增加了，他就应该交纳更多的所得税。 (4分)

2.Monopoly and competition are very generally regarded, not simply as antithetical, but as mutually exclusive. (4分)

(二)将下列词语译成英文 (5分)6.一辈子一次性的投资7. 关税壁垒8.市场价格机制9.资本市场10.通勤班车服务线

(一)将下列句子译成中文1.We all have to believe that this time he means business. (4分)

(一) 将下列词语译成中文 (5分)1.a merchant fleet2.universal product code3.sorting process4.cost effectiveness5.capital-output ratio

Why do some couples choose the subway as the site for their wedding ceremonies?

Which of the following is NOT the reason for constructing the underground transit system?

Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be seen in the subways in Seoul?

Passage 2Seoul, once a city for kings, can now claim to be a city for commuters. The third nation in the Orient to develop an underground rapid-transit system, Korea opened its first line in 1974. After 12 years of continuing construction, Seoul had finally completed the rest of its extensive subway system, capable of serving 5 million commuters a day.The 73-mile-long system is expected to alleviate the acute daily traffic congestion downtown. For an estimated $2.7 billion, the city has built one of the most modern subways in the world, replete with air-conditioning, high-tech ticket machines and escalators to deep stations. The subway stops, bucking an international tradition of dull concrete wall, are attractions themselves: many are lined with shopping arcades, others sponsor art exhibits and several are blasted out of granite and left in their natural state, creating an eerie, cave like effect.The subway is a long-term solution to transit problems in a city that is bursting with a large population. It is designed to encourage the growth of satellite cities along the lines that run outside the city proper. Efficiency, safety and economy are the catchwords of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation, which handled construction and now manages the four lines. But traditional concern for cleanliness adds to the popularity of this rapid mode of underground transportation.Recently 20 couples chose the subway as the site for their wedding ceremonies, proof that the system is heralding a new age of modern living for the inhabitants of the nation’s capital.

The author writes this passage to __________.

It can be inferred from the passage that people’s views on beauty are often __________.

Bowman’s experiment reveals that when it comes to politics, attractiveness __________.

In traditionally female jobs, attractiveness __________.

Wise buying is a (1)way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about buying an article or a service can actually (2) your money or can increase the cost.Take the(3)example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you (4 )think that you are making the best buy if you choose one which you like the look of, and it is the cheapest in (5) . But when you get it home, you may find that it takes twice as long as (6) model to dry your hair and the cost of the (7) plus the extra cost of your time could well (8) your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you adopt when you go out (9) ?If you keep your home, your car or any valuable possession in tiptop condition, you’ll be saving money in the (10)term.Before you buy a new appliance, (11) to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or (12)_ it to check whether it suits your particular purpose or not.According to a recent survey, almost half the things we buy in supermarkets are not what we really wanted before we (13) the supermarket. (14) this by compiling a detailed shopping list and sticking to it.Before you buy an expensive item, or a service, do check the price and what is (15) offer. If possible, choose from three items or three estimates.

1.A. positive B. negative C. real D. confident

2. A. put B. save C. deduce D. buy

3. A. simple B. just C. one D. simplified

4. A. should B. can C. have to D. may

5. A. value B. appearance C. price D. quality

6. A. a more expensive B. the cheapest C. most expensive D. a cheaper

7. A. performance B. electricity C. trouble D. function

8. A. make B. do C. charge D. enable

9. A. owning B. possessing C. dreaming D. shopping

10. A. short B. long C. near D. close

11. A. bargain B. discuss C. talk D. say

12. A. buy B. keep C. lend D. borrow

13. A. entered B. left C. got D. arrived

14. A. Object to B. Combat C. Fight D. Opposing

15. A. as B. by C. in D. on

Passage 1Beauty has always been regarded as something praiseworthy. Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, but in the executive circle, beauty can become a liability.While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is harmful to a woman. Handsome male executives were perceived as having more integrity than plainer men; effort and ability were thought to be causes for their success.Attractive female executives were considered to have less integrity than unattractive ones; their success was attributed not to ability but to factors such as luck.All unattractive women executives were thought to have more integrity and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Interestingly, though, the rise of the unattractive overnight successes was attributed more to personal relationships and less to ability than was that of attractive overnight successes.Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman is perceived to be more feminine and an attractive man more masculine than the less attractive ones. Thus, an attractive woman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but she, in a traditionally masculine position appears to lack the “masculine” qualities required.This is true even in politics. Anne Bowman, an American scholar, once asked 125 undergraduate students to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and one of women, in order of attractiveness. The students were then told the photographs were of candidates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them.The results showed that attractive males utterly defeated unattractive men, but the women who had been ranked most attractive invariably received the fewest votes.

The word “liability” in the first paragraph most probably means “__________”.

As the name (A.is implied), direct mail often (B.involves) fliers mailed (C.directly) to consumers’ homes or (D.places )of business.

By (A.contrast), in 1976, more than 700,000 American workers (B.were) involved(C. in) the production of automobiles (D.lonely).

(A.Knowing) the reasons (B.behind) decisions (C.to) buy things (D.make) a better shopper.

He(A. never) cares(B. about )what he (C.wears) (C.beside) on a formal occasion.

(A.Much )of what (B.has been said) about strangers also (C.applied for )relationships (D.with )family members and friends.

(A. Despite of )the widespread early(B. use )of wool and linen, cotton is the most important(C.source )of man’s(D. clothing).

When (A. facial tissues )were first put(B. on )the market in 1924, they were made in small (C.quantities) and sold by 65 cents per box of 200.

Some British doctors have (A.pointed) that one of Britain’s worst (B.flu waves) came within weeks of (C.the )country (D.changing to) decimal coinage.

(A. When) everybody’s(B. spirit )of competition is(C. in work), we can improve the(D. quality )of products.

Just (A. think of) the expensive (B.packaging) material that is (C.thrown away) (D.at each time) a new objectis bought.

__________ children, the importance of games should not be ignored in the life of adults.

Water is water __________ it is still or in waves.

He is a criminal from justice trying to avoid __________ by the police.

During the meeting, __________ begun to speak when the audience interrupted him.

I don’t believe him; he __________ be serious.

__________ the contract provides otherwise, it is the buyer’s legal duty to collect the goods from the seller’s premises.

__________ past performances, he is not likely to do well in his exams.

Would you please step __________ and have a cup of coffee with us?

__________ this medicine regularly; it will protect you against a return of the illness.

That’s the hotel __________ last year.

He climbed up into the tree and picked all the fruit __________ reach.

The doctor asked us not to call him during the night except __________ necessity.

You claim that by travelling by boat I am wasting part of my holiday. __________, I regard the sea journey as the most enjoyable part of it.

We shall be only __________ pleased to hear from you further.

Our great bridges are made __________ steel, and so are the ships that cross the oceans.

I’ve taken the children to the restaurant and they were as good as __________.

__________ means spending a lot of money carelessly without considering the final result.

Only students at this institute have the __________ of using the books in the reading room.

He drank a glass of boiled water __________.

Her suitcase seemed __________ heavy for such a short trip.

Anyone who needed their help could __________ on Robin and his men.

She __________ on her daughter’s taking the TOEFL again.

He had to make a great __________ to be pleasant to people he didn’t like.

We should __________ to it that all work done conforms to high standards.

What value can you __________ our organization?

Life has no meaning except in __________ of responsibility.

China is striding ahead in her __________ construction.

Who __________ you into writing that letter?

They __________ about the injustice of the system bitterly.

For those who are having strong immune system, the viruses will not __________ them.