江西省历年专升本英语试题

68. Who located the Lost Sea in recent times? A. The Cherokee Indians. B. Tourists. C. Ben Sands. D. Scientists.

69. What was found in ―The Council Room‖? A. A small natural opening. B. A large cave.

C. Another series of rooms. D. Many old Indian objects.

70. It can be inferred from the passage that the Craighead Caverns presently serve as ____. A. an underground testing site B. an Indian meeting ground C. a tourist attraction D. a motor boat race course Passage Three

Generations of Americans have been brought up to believe that a good breakfast is one life’s essentials. Eating breakfast at the start of the day, we have all been told, and told again, is as necessary as putting gasoline in the family car before starting a trip.

But for many people the thought of food first thing in the morning is by no means a pleasure. So despite all the efforts, they still take no breakfast. Between 1977 and 1983, the latest year for which figures are available, the number of people who didn’t have breakfast, increased by 33 percent.

For those who feelpain of guilt about not eating breakfast, however, there is some good news. Several studies in the last few years indicate that, for adults especially, there may be nothing wrong with omitting breakfast. ―Going without breakfast does not affect performance,‖ said Arrold E. Bender, former professor of the nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College in London, ―nor does giving people breakfast improve performance.‖

Scientific evidence linking breakfast to better health or better performance is surprisingly inadequate, and most of the recent work involves children, not adults, ―The literature‖, says one researcher, Dr. Erresto at the University of Texas, ―is poor‖.

71. The latest year for which figures could be obtained is _______. A. the year the author wrote the article B. 1977 C. any year between 1997 and 1983 D. 1983

72. For those who do not take breakfast, the good news is that _______. A. several studies have been done in the past few years B. the omission of breakfast does no harm to one’s health C. adults have especially made studies in this field D. eating little in the morning is good for health

73. ―…nor does giving people breakfast improve performance‖ means ______. A. anyone without breakfast does improve his performance B. not giving people breakfast improve performance

C. having breakfast does not improve performance, either D. people having breakfast do improve their performance

74. The word ―literature‖ in the last sentence refers to _______.

A. stories, poems, plays, etc. B. written works on a particular subject C. any printed material D. the modern literature of America

75. What is implied but NOT stated by the author is that _______. A. breakfast does not affect performance

B. Dr. Erresto is engaged in research work at an institution of higher learning

C. not eating breakfast might affect the health of children

D. Professor Bender once taught college courses in nutrition in London Passage Four

About 35% of all high school graduates in America continue their education in an institution of higher learning. The word college is used to refer to either a college or a university. These institutions offer four-year programs that lead to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor Science (B.S.) degree. Some students attend a junior college (providing only a two-year program) for one to two years before entering a four-year college as a sophomore (二年级生) or junior (三年级生). It is generally easier to be accepted at a state university than at a private one. Most private schools require strict entrance examinations and a high grade point average (GPA), as well as specific college prep classes in high school. Private schools cost considerably more than state colleges and famous private schools are very expensive. Poorer students can sometimes attend, however, by earning scholarships. Some college graduates go on to earn advanced masters or doctoral degrees in grad (graduate) school. Occupations in certain fields such as law or medicine require such advanced studies.

Since college costs are very high, most students work at part-time jobs. Some have full-time jobs and go to school part-time. Often some will take five or more years to complete a four-year program because of money / job demands on their time.

While the college and work demands take up the great part of a student’s time, most still enjoy social activities. Sports, dances, clubs, movies, and plays are all very popular. However, gathering together for long, philosophical talks at a favorite meeting place on or near the university is probably the most popular activity.

76. College education is _______ in America. A. quite common B. very rare

C. something difficult D. almost impossible

77. Which of the following is NOT required for entering most private schools. A. entrance examinations B. taking part in many activities C. GPA D. college prep classes

78. How can poor studentsattend private schools?

A. Only by working at part-time jobs. B. Only by working at full-time jobs. C. Only by earning scholarships. D. All of above.

79. The American college students like to _______ most of all. A. discuss problems on philosophy B. play balls

C. earn enough money D. go to the cinemas or theatres 80. The best title for this passage is _______. A. Part-time jobs B. American college C. Popular activity D. A new system Ⅴ. Writing (20 points) Directions:

For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a composition of about 80 words according to the following topic.

金钱是一切吗？(Is Money Everything?)

2004年江西省专升本英语统一考试试题

Part I Listening comprehension (20 point) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line the center. Example: You will hear: You will read:

A) The coach will not arrive today

B) The coach met with a terrible accident C) The coach will probably arrive at 9:15

D) The coach may arrive today, but the women is not sure

From the dialogue we know that the coach is delayed two hours after 7:15. The best answer, then is C) ―The coach will probably arrive at 9:15‖. Therefore, should choose answer C) on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

a) A) She’s sure she’ll have a bright future. B) She’s being interviewed.

C) She’s interested in her present job. D) She’s working with a big company.

2. A) eight B) eighteen C) eight D) ten 3. A) Party he attended B) Plan he’s making C) A place he wants to visit. D) A journey he has made. 4. A) An apartment. B) Music records. C) A video store. D) A video tape.

5. A) in a hotel. B) at the library C) at a meeting D) in a restaurant. 6. A) he got into it through a window. B) he forced open the door

C) he went back to the office for his keys. D) he waited for his wife to come back home.

7. A) She’s pleased with his efficiency B) She’s surprised at his rude attitude C) She’s happy about his work. D) She’s annoyed at his late action. 8. A) David isn’t at home now. B) She’s not sure where David is. C) The man got the wrong number. D) She will call the man back soon. 9. A) It’s difficult. B）It’s easy C) It’s interesting. D) It’s too simple.

10. A) The class was put off till 10 o’clock. B) Prof. Smith didn’t come to class.

C) The class ended ahead of time. D) The woman was late for the class. Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will be asked some questions. Both the passage and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line the center.

11. A) There is only one gate to the prison. B) It is far away form the city of the Toluker. C) Most of its guards do not carry guns. D) Its prisoner can get work in the prison. 12. A) it’s strange.

B) it’s worse than most other prisons. C) it’s facilities are well kept. D) it’s successful.

13. A) What is the cause of noise pollution.

B) How harmful noise can be to People’s life and health. C) Whether the levels of noise pollution is rising. D) Who suffer most form noise pollution.

14. A) Only a few of them. B) Most of them. C) About half of them. D) Uncertain. 15. A) They would contact local officers. B) They often made a complaint. C) They usually would tolerate it.

D) They sometimes took violent measures.

Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)

Directions: In this section there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

16. He used a lot of examples to make himself clearly____.

A) known B) accepted C) understood D) acknowledge

17. If women remain unequal to men, it is hardly possible for them to have ______to nature resources.

A) approach B) connection C) access D) achievement 18. Those students have_____ part-time employment in restaurant, bar and a local hotel. A) taken in B) taken up C) taken over D) taken to

19. It was at the general meting ___ Professor Smith made the wonderful speech. A) that B) as C) there D) when

20. Computers have many advantages and can do a lot of things for man, but it can never