1、山東成人高等教育學(xué)士學(xué)位英語考試全真模擬試題Part I Reading Comprehension (40%)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage 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

2、 letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:How often one hears children wishing they were grown up, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is t

3、he one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his li

4、fe be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition, life is always presenting new things to the child things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continuall

5、y being told not to do things, or being punished for what he has done wrong.When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in

6、 the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own posi

7、tion in society.1. According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that _.A. life for a child is comparatively easyB. a child is always loved whatever he doesC. if much is given to a child, he must do something in returnD. only children are interested in life2. After a child grows up, he_.A. will have l

8、ittle time playing B. has to be successful in finding a jobC. can still ask for help in time of troubleD. should be able to take care of himself3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. People are often satisfied with their life.B. Life is less interesting for

9、 old people.C. Adults are freer to do what they want to do.D. Adults should no longer rely on others.4. The main idea of the passage is that _.A. life is not enjoyable since each age has some painsB. young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hardC. childhood is the most enjoyable time i

10、n ones lifeD. one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life5. The paragraph following the passage will most probably discuss _.A. examples of successful young menB. how to build up ones position in societyC. joys and pains of old peopleD. what to do when one has problems in lif

11、ePassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Every country tends to accept its own way of life as being the normal one and to praise or criticize others as they are similar to or different from it. And unfortunately, our picture of the people and the way of life of other countries

12、is often a distorted (曲解) one.Here is a great argument in favor of foreign travel and learning foreign languages. It is only by traveling in, or living in a county and getting to know its inhabitants and their language that one can find out what a country and its people are really like. And how diff

13、erent the knowledge one gains this way frequently turns out to be true from the second-hand information gathered from other sources! How often we find that the foreigners whom we thought to be such different people from ourselves are not very different after all!Differences between peoples do of cou

14、rse, exist and, one hopes, will always continue to do so. The world will be a dull place indeed when all the different nationalities behave exactly alike, and some people might say that we are rapidly approaching this state of affairs. With the much greater rapidity and ease of travel, there might s

15、eem to be some truth in this at least as far as Europe is concerned. However this may be, at least the greater ease of travel today has revealed to more people than ever before that the Englishman or Frenchman or German is not some different kind of animal from themselves.6. Every country criticizes

16、 ways of life in other countries because they are _.A. distorted B. normal C. similar to each other D. different from its own7. One who travels in a foreign country and learns its language will _.A. find out what its people are like B. argue in favor of this country and the languageC. know

17、 the country and its people betterD. like its inhabitants and their language8. The knowledge one gains by traveling in a foreign county is often _.A. from second-hand informationB. gathered from other sources than from its inhabitantsC. gained from the arguments about the countryD. different from wh

18、at one had before the travel9. Differences between peoples _.A. will gradually disappear because of ease of travelB. do exist even though different nationalities behave exactly alikeC. will always continue to exist and the world will be a dull placeD. will not exist as one hopes10. The underlined wo

19、rd “However” most probably means _.A. somewhat B. by whatever means C. anyhow D. no matter whatPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:We arranged that Kissinger would fly to Vietnam for talks early in July and then stop in Pakistan on the way back. There he would develop

20、 a stomachache that would require him to stay in bed and not be seen by the press. Then, with President Yahyas cooperation he would be taken to an airport where a Pakistan plane would fly him over the mountains to China.Kissingers trip was given the code(密碼) name Polo after Marco Polo, another Weste

21、rn traveler who made history by journeying to China. Everything went without a hitch. His slight illness in Islamabad received only minor attention from reporters covering him. They accepted the story that he would be confined to bed for at least a couple of days and began making arrangements for th

22、eir own entertainment.Because of the need for complete secrecy and the lack of any direct communication facilities between Beijing and Washington, I knew that we would have no word from Kissinger while he was in China. Even after he had returned to Pakistan it would still be important to maintain se

23、crecy. So before Kissinger left, we agreed on a single code word Eureka which he would use if his mission were successful.On July 11, Al Haig, who knew our code word, phoned me to say that a cable from Kissinger had arrived.“Whats the message?” I asked.“Eureka,” he replied.11. Kissinger stopped in P

24、akistan because _.A. he happened to have a stomachacheB. he needed a rest after a long journeyC. he had a secret mission to perform thereD. he did not want to be seen by the press12. The reporters in Islamabad believed that _.A. Kissinger was not feeling wellB. Kissinger had just come back from Viet

25、namC. Kissinger had put off leaving for ChinaD. Kissinger was preparing to entertain them13. The statement “everything went without a hitch” (Para.2) most probably means that _.A. nothing was easy with the missionB. the plans were carried out with great difficultyC. things went smoothlyD. there was

26、no possibility of success14. There was no news from Kissinger while he was in Beijing, chiefly because _.A. his trip had to be kept secretB. President Yahya did not go with KissingerC. communication between Beijing and Islamabad was difficultD. the negotiation(談判) was not successful15. The passage i

27、mplies that Kissingers message “Eureka” was sent _.A. when the negotiation started in BeijingB. as soon as he arrived in WashingtonC. when he flew to Vietnam on July 11D. when the negotiation was completed in BeijingPassage 4Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:No country in the wor

28、ld has more daily newspapers than the U.S.A. There are almost 2,000 of them, as compared with 170 in Japan, 164 in Argentina and 111 in Britain. The quality of some American papers is extremely high and their views are quoted all over the world. Distinguished dailies like the Washington Post or the

29、New York Times have a powerful influence all over the country. However the Post and the Times are not national newspapers in the sense that The times is in Britain or Le Monde is in France, since each American city has its own daily newspaper. The best of these present detailed accounts of national

30、and international news, but many tend to limit themselves to state or city news.Like the press in most other countries, American newspapers range from the “sensational”, which feature crime, sex and rumor, to the serious, which focus on factual news and the analysis of world events. But with few exc

31、eptions American newspapers try to entertain as well as give information, for they have to compete with television.Just as American newspapers give way to all tastes, so do they also try and apply to readers for all political persuasions. A few newspapers support extremist (過激分子) groups on the far r

32、ight and on the far left, but most daily newspapers attempt to attract middle-of-the-road Americans who are essentially moderate. Many of these papers print columns by well-known journalists of different political and social views in order to present a balanced picture.As in other democratic countri

33、es American newspapers can be either responsible or irresponsible, but it is generally accepted that the American press serves its country well and that it has more than once bravely uncovered political scandals (丑聞) or crimes, for instance, the Watergate Affair. The newspapers drew the attention of

34、 the public to the fears of the Vietnam War.16. There are fewer national newspapers in _.A. Britain than in the U.S.A. B. France than in Britain C. the U.S.A. than in Britain or France D. France than in the U.S.A. or Britain17. Most American newspapers try to entertain their readers because _.A

35、. they have to keep up a good relation with themB. they have to compete with televisionC. they have to write about crime, sex and rumorD. they have to give factual news in an interesting way18. Many American newspapers attract readers of different political tendency by _.A. supporting extremist grou

36、ps from time to timeB. inviting middle-of-the-road Americans to write articles for themC. avoiding carrying articles about extremistsD. printing articles representing different political viewpoints19. In this passage the underlined word “press” (Para.2) means _.A. a machine for printing B. the busin

37、ess of printing C. great force D. newspapers20. The passage is mainly about _.A. the characteristics of American newspapersB. the development of American newspapersC. the functions of American newspapersD. the merits and shortcomings of American newspapersPart II Vocabulary and Structure (20%)D

38、irections: In this part there are 40 incomplete sentences. 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 best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21.

39、It is reported that a (n) _of accidents has occurred at that crossroads.A. series B. lot C. number D. amount22. If someone is in the United States for good, it means he is there_.A. to do good B. temporarily C. to rest well D. permanently23. Please let us have more time, _?A. shall we B. will you C.

40、 wont D. dont you24. There is no hurry. You can take your time _ those exercises.A. doing B. to do C. done D. to be doing25. He spoke English so well that I took it _ that he was an American.A. for granted B. as true C. for certain D. as such26. _ we need air and water, so we need criticism and self

41、-criticism.A. Even though B. So long as C. Just as D. Now that27. Children are always curious _ everything they see.A. to B. for C. on D. about28. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or _, can follow a favorite hobby.A. well B. good C. fine D. happy29. Its desired that she _ to teach us at leas

42、t twice a week.A. comes B. will come C. come D. may come30. _, I should ask them some questions.A. Should they come to us B. If they come to us C. Were they come to us D. Had they come to us31. In 1980 he caught a serious illness from _ effects he still suffers.A. that B. which C. what D. whose

43、32. He found _ everybody know what had happened.A. it necessary letting B. it necessary to let C. necessary letting D. necessary to let33. The interviewer should take down notes at the moment the person _ answers the questions.A. to be interviewed B. interviewing C. being interviewed D. in

44、terviewed34. “Car 17 won the race.” “Yes, but its driver came close to _ killed.”A. being B. having been C. be D. have been35. About the sixth century A.D. when few Europeans could read, the Chinese _ paper.A. invented B. had invented C. have invented D. had been invented36. I have two friends but _

45、 of them likes to go fishing with me.A. none B. neither C. both D. either37. His unhappy childhood _ his bad temper.A. counts for B. accounts for C. makes for D. goes for38. No one doubts _ it is true.A. whether B. if C. that D. what39. His brother had become a teacher, _ he wanted to be.A. who B. w

46、hat C. which D. that40. Not until I came to China _ what kind of a county she is.A. I knew B. I didnt know C. I did know D. did I know41. It isnt quite _ that he will be present at meeting.A. sure B. right C. exact D. certain42. You will never guess whom I _ on the street yesterday.A. ran over B. ra

47、n out of C. ran into D. ran up to43. I dont think it is any use _ this matter any further.A. discussing B. to discuss C. to discussing D. to be discussed44. In short, _ he lives, a man belongs to some society.A. whatever B. whenever C. whichever D. wherever45. Judging from his manners at the party,

48、he doesnt seem _ much education.A. to receive B. to be receiving C. to have received D. to have been received46. Our children and grandchildren will _ if we dont look after our planet.A. endure B. suffer C. tolerate D. bear47. The news of the air crash is not yet _ by the government.A. committe

49、d B. confirmed C. considered D. concerned48. You ought to know better than _ yourself in unnecessary expense.A. to involve B. involve C. involving D. involved49. She walked across the meeting room _ everyone looking at her.A. with B. as C. while D. when50. No sooner had we sat down _ we found it was

50、 time to go.A. than B. when C. as D. while51. Many a person in this circumstance _ for a long break.A. have hoped B. has hoped C. are hoping D. has been hoped52. It is highly desirable that a new president _ for this university.A. is appointed B. will be appointed C. be appointed D. has been ap

51、pointed53. He was a man of fine character in all points _ he was rather timid.A. in that B. except that C. for that D. except for54. I hope you dont mind me _ you, sir, but is there much money involved in the bill?A. asking B. to ask C. ask D. that I ask55. We kept our_ all night to frighten the wol

52、ves.A. burning fire B. burnt fire C. fire burning D. fire burnt56. She has wanted to become a nurse _ since she was a young girl.A. long B. often C. always D. ever57. They all returned to the village _ that the danger was over.A. convincing B. convinced C. to convince D. having convinced58. It was i

53、n that small room _ they worked hard and dreamed of better days to come.A. where B. in which C. which D. that59. _ you must show your ticket to go into the cinema.A. No matter whoever you are B. Whomever you are C. Whoever you are D. No matter who are you60. He didnt _ and so he failed the exam

54、ination.A. work enough hard B. work hard enough C. hard work enough D. hard enough workPart III Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blanks there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, you should choose one that best fits into the passage. Then mark the

55、answer by blanking the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.If you feel you have a closer relationship with your grandmother on your mothers side than on you fathers side, it is no surprise to researchers at the universities of Newcastle and Antwerp. 61 on studies in the Netherland

56、s, they claim that maternal grandparents（外祖父母）are likely to make greater efforts to maintain frequent contact 62 their grandchildren than paternal grandparents（祖父母）.They 63 that psychological behaviors related to human evolution are involved: women are always sure of their relationship to their sons

57、 or daughters, 64 men can never be wholly certain they are their children biological fathers.Further more, maternal grandparents are always more certain than paternal grandparents 65 a grandchild is related to them: “Thus maternal grandparents may go the extra mile to visit their grandchildren.”The study, 66 by Thomas Pollet and his colleagues, found that for grandparents 67 within 30 km of their grandchildren, more than 30 per cent of maternal grandmothers and 25 per cent of maternal grandfathers had 6