2017成人学位英语真题(北京上半年)

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They argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nation ’s total waste.

Corals are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature.

The planet's health depends on the survival of coral reefs.

He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time.

She was afraid of germs and diseases.

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• A.accustomed
• B.relate
• C.interested
• D.depressed

74

• A.fewer
• B.more
• C.little
• D.few

73

• A.what
• B.which
• C.where
• D.when

72

• A.specific
• B.same
• C.kind
• D.different

71

• A.saw
• B.found
• C.left
• D.ate

69

• A.next
• B.right
• C.behind
• D.beside

70

• A.before
• B.after
• C.along
• D.from

68

• A.losing
• B.helping
• C.worrying
• D.keeping

66

• A.In
• B.With
• C.On
• D.At

67

• A.rate
• B.space
• C.pity
• D.chance

64

• A.care
• B.start
• C.want
• D.feel

65

• A.how
• B.when
• C.what
• D.which

62

• A.in
• B.at
• C.for
• D.with

63

• A.wider
• B.better
• C.happier
• D.calmer

61

• A.desire
• B.route
• C.way
• D.idea

60

• A.once
• B.before
• C.while
• D.although

58

• A.habit
• B.pattern
• C.custom
• D.crime

57

• A.peace
• B.stress
• C.crisis
• D.miracle

59

• A.to throw
• B.to break
• C.throwing
• D.breaking

A-[After ] they reached the top of the mountain, they B-[felt] extremely C-[hungrily] and D-[thirty] .

When I was young, I spent my summer vacations on my grandparents' farm. The summerthat I graduated from college, I __56__ my grandparents once again. When I arrived, I discoveredthat there was a family __57__ in progress. 

Grandpa’s dog and hunting partner, Rusty, had taken on a very bad __58__ in his old age.He had begun __59__ into the chicken coop(鸡笼 )and eggs. In the eyes of the local famers,__60__ dogs started stealing eggs, there was no __61__ to cure them. They knew there was onlyone thing to be done __62__ such a dog —you had to shoot it and the sooner the __63__.Rusty and Grandpa were old friends. 

Grandpa certainly didn't __64__ to shoot Rusty, but heknew it needed to be done. The “egg money ” was Grandma ’s private income, so you canimagine __65__ she felt about the problem. __66__ the inexperienced confidence of youth, I toldGrandpa that I thought I could “ cure ” the eg -stealing dog. I wanted to at least have a __67__ tosave Rusty ’ s life, and save Grandpa from the sadness of __68__ Rusty. 

The next morning, I broke open six fresh eggs and put them in Rusty ’s bowl __69__ at thedoor to the chicken coop. Rusty came __70__ and noticed the eggs. He quickly __71__ the eggsand happily walked off for his nap ( 打盹 ).The following morning I did __72__ thing. I put the eggsa few feet away from the chicken coop, toward the back door of the farmhouse __73__ Grandmausually fed Rusty. The next day I again moved the bowl closer to the house ，and added some dogfood to the eggs. Every day I moved the bowl closer to the back door, mixing more dog food and__74__ eggs. By the time the bowl reached the door, it was all dog food and no eggs. Rusty badagain become __75__ to looking for his food at the back door of the house, and never again wentinto the chicken coop.

56_________

• A.watched
• B.noticed
• C.invited
• D.visited

A-[In March] B-[when] spring is already here, we usually plant many young trees C-[on ] both D-[side] of the street.

You ’d better A-[to go] home now B-[because] it ’s going C-[to rain] in D-[no time] .

After A-[a few ] weeks with him, I B-[felt] sorry for C-[to be ] unfriendly D-[to him ] at first.AB C D

The puzzle A-[was ] B-[so difficult] that I C-[gave up it] D-[in the end] .

Robert is A-[a great] basketball B- [fan] and C-[love] Kobe D-[Bryant ] very much.

I A-[wish] I B- [finished ] C-[writing] the essay yesterday, but D-[I was ] too busy.

Tom’s father, A-[as well as ] his mother, B-[ask] him C-[to stay ] D-[in New York] for a few more days.

There are not _____ students in Class One as in Class Two.

• A.so many
• B.so much
• C.more
• D.much more

Nobody A-[believed] B-[ that ] his excuse for being late was C-[why] his car D-[broke down ] on his way to work.

Hardly A -[I had ] sat down when I B-[heard] C-[someone ] knock at the D-[door] .

_____ of the two brothers are fond of classical music

• A.Both
• B.All
• C.Each
• D.Either

_____ the manager will come or not doesn ’t matter much.

• A.Whether
• B.What
• C.If
• D.That

Although it is raining hard _____

• A.Tom still wants to go out
• B.and Tom still wants to go out
• C.that Tom still wants to go out
• D.but Tom still wants to go out

I went to _____ Shanghai yesterday. On _____ train I met a famous pop star.

• A.the; /
• B./; the
• C.the; the
• D./; /

Can you image why _____?

• A.did the boy say that
• B.the boy said that
• C.did the boy say
• D.the boy said

Either my parents or my elder brother _____ going to water the garden.

• A.are
• B.is
• C.has
• D.have

I tore open the box only _____ th

• I tore open the box only _____ that some papers were missing
• B.discovering
• C.to discover
• D.discovered
• E.discover

What’s the matter with you? You _____ so pale

• A.are looking
• B.look
• C.have looked
• D.looked

With the guide _____ the way, we set off on foot into the dark night.

• A.leading
• B.to lead
• C.led
• D.being led

It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the _____ floor.

• A.ground
• B.earth
• C.soil
• D.land

The kids were especially _____ the coming Christmas because they would getlots of presents from their parents and uncles.

• A.coming up with
• B.looking forward to
• C.making up for
• D.getting rid of

The used car I bought cost four _____ pounds.

• A.thousands
• B.thousand of
• C.thousands of
• D.thousand

Martin, when you go to the meeting tomorrow, _____ your iPad with you.

• A.bring
• B.take
• C.fetch
• D.put

The American and the British _____ a large number of social customs.

• A.join
• B.take
• C.share
• D.make

I’m awfully tired and can’t go any farther, Ted. Let’s have a rest, _____?

• A.shall we
• B.will you
• C.can you
• D.may I

The young man _____ visited our school this morning is Maria ’s brother.

• A.who
• B.which
• C.whose
• D.what

Jim’s job is to keep his boss _____ of the latest development of that productin Europe

• A.inform
• B.to inform
• C.informed
• D.informing

The children _____ happily in the classroom when the teacher came in.

• A.talk
• B.are talking
• C.were talking
• D.had talked

In the road accident the other day three people _____，including the driver.

• A.killed
• B.were killed
• C.are killed
• D.have killed

I am very _____ to you for your help.

• A.grateful
• B.agreeat
• C.capable
• D.enjoyable

The two girls look_________

• A.same
• B.alike
• C.like
• D.same one

That student _____ his hand every time I asked a question.

• A.made up
• B.put up
• C.rose
• D.arose

He spoke English so well that I took it for _____ that he was an American.

• A.good
• B.certain
• C.sure
• D.granted

I was trying to get into the _____ bus when I heard a voice from behind

• A.crowd
• B.crowding
• C.crowds
• D.crowded

Honesty is the most important _____ a man should have

• A.effort
• B.habit
• C.quality
• D.question

If you get into difficulties, don ’t hesit

• If you get into difficulties, don ’t hesitate to ask _____ advice
• B.of
• C.out
• D.after
• E.for

While we were on holiday, our neighbor took _____ our house

• A.notice of
• B.care of
• C.after
• D.on

They have decided to put the meeting _____ till next Monday.

• A.up
• B.on
• C.off
• D.forward

According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A.All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.
• B.Plastic bottles may do harm to peopled health.
• C.The purchase of soft drinks will increase.
• D.Bottled is cheap and environment-friendly.

The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _____.

• A.choice
• B.control
• C.argument
• D.statement

What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?

• A.Bottled water is much leaner than tap water.
• B.Students should have freedom of choice.
• C.The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way.
• D.Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.

Questions 11 to I5 are based on the following passage: 

Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in,from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against theunequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned （禁止）bottled water. Until now. 

The bottled water ban, which Parted on just a few campuses, has now spreadnationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have cither completely bannedthe use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approachwith partial bans. 

Many people believe that producing and bottled water wastes money and harmsthe environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public watersupplies in the U.S. arc among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusablebottles with easy access （获取）to filling stations are a better choice. 

• An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic andenvironmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glassesof water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plasticcontainers costs $
• A.Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.
• B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.
• C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.
• D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.

According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs _____ dollarsper year.

• A.8
• B.20
• C.49
• D.1400

The corals turn _____ in the process of “bleaching”.

• A.red
• B.black
• C.green
• D.white

According to the passage, _____ is the biggest threat to coral reefs.

• A.pollution
• B.overfishing
• C.industrial activity
• D.dimate change

Why are coral reefs called "the rainforests of the sea"?

• A.Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.
• B.Because they can protect our coasts from storms.
• C.Because they might supply natural medicines.
• D.Because they look like rainforests.

The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.

• A.break down
• B.stick to
• C.go over
• D.deal with

The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably means_____ .

• A.troubled
• B.reduced
• C.related
• D.informed

Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: 

Half of the world's coral reefs （珊瑚礁）have died in the last 30 years. Nowscientists are racing to ensure that the rest survive. Even if global warning wereto right now, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will die by Ifno major steps are taken to address the problem, the reefs may be headed for totalextinction （灭绝）. 

(78) The planet ’s health depends on the survival of coral reefs. Theydescribed as “the rainforests of the sea", because they provide shelter for a widevariety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlinesfrom the full force of powerful storms.Coral are used in medical research for cures to diseases. They are key to localeconomies as well, since the reefs attract tourists, the fishing industry, and otherbusinesses, bringing in billions of dolllars. 

（79）Corals are particular sensitive to changes in temperature. A rise ofjust 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals to drive out the algae （水藻）. Then thecorals turn white in a process called “bleaching”. Corals can recover fromshort-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998,when sea surface temperatures were the highest in recorded history, coral reefsaround the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is estimated that even underthe best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover. 

• Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, andoverfishing, it is global climate change that most concerns scientists. Scientistsremain hopeful that it’s not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving aheadon experiments
• A.Rising Global Temperatures
• B.Rainforests Are in Danger
• C.Coral Reefs Face Extinction
• D.Global Climate Change

From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was _____.

• A.education
• B.love
• C.money
• D.good looks

Which of the following about Hughes' father is NOT TRUE?

• A.He started the Hughes Tool Company.
• B.He liked to spend money.
• C.He worked hard.
• D.He drank alcohol a lot.

Howard Hughes' parents died _____.

• A.when he was 16 years old
• B.before he was 19 years old
• C.after he got married
• D.after he moved to California

Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: 

People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for HowardHughes. (76) He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time. He badeverything: good look success, power, and a lot of money. But he didn ’t have laveor friendship because he couldn’t buy them. All his life he used his money to controleverything and everyone around him. In the end, he lost control of everything, evenhimself. 

Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston, Texas. His father started the HughesTool Company. He was a workaholic （工作狂）and made a lot of money. He boughteverything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so Howard could get into them.From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless businessman. Hughes’s mother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only child.She protected him and gave him everything. Unfortunately Allene had mentalproblems. (77)She was afraid of germs and diseases. She was obsessed with Howard'shealth，and he became obsessed win it too. 

• Allene died when Howard was 16 years old. Two years later his father died. Hughesinherited the Hughes Tool Company. Then he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved toLos Angeles, California. It was there that Howard Hughes began to become a legend（传奇人物）. Hug
• Accordign to the passage ,Howard Hughes was hot _____.
• A.good-looking
• B.wealthy
• C.friendly
• D.powerful