2015年4月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位
外国语水平考试（广东）
Part I Dialogue Completion (15 Points)
Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.
1. Speaker A: I want to take part in the school Talent Show. Speaker B: That’s nice! ______. Speaker A: Well, I like to sing.
A. I’m behind you 100 percent. B. What would you want to do? C. Are you sure? D. Go for it. 2. Mike: Do you mind if I open the door?
Susan: ______. The wind will blow my papers around. A. Please don’t.
B. Just do it. C. No, go right ahead.
D. It’s up to you.
3. Speaker A: I was hoping you would stay on a bit longer. Speaker B: ______, but I have to get up early tomorrow. A. I think so B. I wish I could too C. Thank you
D. I really have to go.
4. Speaker A: Guess what, mum? I got the scholarship! Speaker B: ______. I’m so pround of you. A. Well done!
B. I like it. C. You are kidding!
D. Good luck.
5. Speaker A: Good morning, Mr.Thomas. Dou you have time now? Speaker B: ______.
Speaker A: I would like to discuss with you about my job. A. Let me see.
B. Not now.
C. Sure. What is it?
D. How long will it take?
6. Tim: You look unhappy, ______?
Linda: I’m having some problems with maths. A. What do you need B. What’s new C. You know what
D. What’s up
7. Speaker A: What a wonderful dinner! Speaker B: Thank you. ______. A. I hope you like it.
B. I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
C. Is everything fine? D. You are welcome.
8. Marie: Hey, Greg. Let’s go to the County Show this weekend. Greg: ______ I have to do my school project, remember? A. As you like. C. Do we have to?
B. I’d be glad to. D. Why not?
9. Dad: Do you want any breakfast? Emma: ______. I’m really hungry. A. I’m not sure
B. Well, if you insist D. Yes, I do
C. I can go without it
10. John: I’m tired. I’m having next week off. Lily: ______. The break will do you good. A. What happened to you? C. That’s a good idea.
B. Are you serious?
D. You don’t really mean it, do you?
11. Mark: I don’t know about you, but I’m fed up with this wet weather. Linda: ______. I’m just looking for some sunshine. A. Me, too
B. Neither do I. D. It’s Ok.
C. Who knows?
12. Mary: What was the match like?
Lucas: ______, especially when Messi scored in the closing minutes. A. It made me sleepy C. It was a dull game
B. It was a joke D. It was really exciting
13. Speaker A: Could I meet with you to dicuss the preparation? Speaker B: Good. We could meet on Tuesday or Wednesday. ______? Speaker A. Tuesday would be good for me. A. How about you
C. Any other suggestions
B. Which day would you prefer D. Is it good for you
14. Husband: You aren’t going out dressed like that, are you? Wife: ______? I thought I looked really smart.
A. Can you believe it B. Be nice, Ok
C. How do you think of it D. Why? What’s wrong with it
15. Josh: Give me your homework so I can copy it. Ellen: ______ You should do it yourself.
A. Take it. B. No way! C. I’ll tell you what.
D. What seems to be the problem?
Part II Reading Comprehension (40 Points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each o f the passages is followed by 5questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. Passage One
A few centuies ago, people looked at the birds and wondered what it would be like to fly like them. There were stories of heroes who glued bird feathers on their arms and flew up into the sky. About 500 years ago, some people dreamed a different dream. Instead of flying up to the sky, they dreamed of falling from the sky!
In the 15th century, Italian inventors designed a cone-shaped(锥形) device that was supposed to bring a man down safely from a great height. The operator held on to a handle with a straps strapped to his waist. This was the first known design for a parachute (降落伞).
Even the great inventor Leonardo da Vinci sketched a type of parachute. His parachute design was in the shape of pyramid(金字塔). Other inventors also sketched their own designs for a parachute. Unfortunately, these were only designs on paper and no one tested them.
A Croatian inventor named Fausto Veranzio looked at Leonardo da Vinci’s parachute design and replaced the pyramid shape with one that looked like a sail from a ship. When Veranzio was 65years old, he fell ill. Thinking he would not live longer, he decided to try out his parachute invention. He built his parachute using wood and cloth. Straping his invention to his waist, he jumped off the tall bell tower in his city. He landed safely! He was supposedly the first man to successfully use a parachute. However, some other people thought this story was not true. If that was the case, then the first person to successfully use a parachute would go to a Frenchman named Louis-Sebastien Lenormand in 1783.
16. The first known parachute was designed by ______. A. Frenchman C. Croatians
B. Italian D. Englishmen
17. Leonardo da Vinci’s parachute was shaped like a ______. A. cone
B. feather
C. pyramid
D. sail
18. Which of the following is about Fausto Veranzio is true? A. He copied da Vinci’s parachute design. B. He made his parachute with feather and wood. C. He experimented with his parachute many times. D. He decided to try his parachute after he was seriously ill. 19. As for the first man who successfully used a parachute, ______. A. it was said to be Leonardo da Vinci B. we know for sure he was Veranzio C. there were some historical records D. we don’t know for sure yet
20. The passage is mainly about ______. A. the origin of the parachute B.The dreams of flying and falling C. the courage of dropping from the sky D. the application of parachute invention Passage Two
Out of all the students who enroll in a massive open online course(MOOC), only about 5 percent complete the course and receive a certificate accomplishment. This statistic is often cited as evidence that MOOCs are fatally flawed(缺陷的)and offer little educational value to most students. Yet more than 80 percent of students who fill out a post-course survey say they met their primary objective. How do we look at these two facts?
We’re used to focusing on completion rates in higher education, but they’re not the only-or even the most meaningful – indicator of engagement in open online courses. With no cost to enroll, no punishment for dropping out, and little reward for actually earning a certificate, MOOCs are fundamentally different from traditional calssess – and students use them in fundamentally different ways.
Data from more than 1.8 million students erolled in 36 MOOCs offered by the University of Pennsylvania show that students treat MOOCs like a buffet (自助餐), sampling the material according to their interests and career goals. Some are curious about the subject matter and just watch one or two video lectures; others use the discussion forums to connect with their intellectual peers around the world. Of all enrolled students, nearly 60 percent watch at least one vedio, complete at least one assignment, or post at least once in a forum.
So focusing on the tiny fraction of students who complete a MOCCs is misguided.
The more important number is the 60 percent engagement rate. Students may not finish a MOOC with a certificate of accomplishment, but the courses nonetheless meet the educational goals of millions.
21. What do we learn about MOOCs from Para.1? A. There seems to be conflicting statistics about MOOCs. B. It turns out that MOOCs have failed people’s expectations. C. Most students find it hard to judge the value of MOOcs. D. The educational value of MOOCs is well acknowledged. 22. In Para.2, the author stresses ______. A. the primary objective of MOOC students B. the significance of competion rates in education C. the strengths and weakness of open online courses D. the differences between MOOCc and trditional classes
23. According to Para. 3, students choose MOOCs for the following reasons EXCEPT ______. A. earning a certificate B. improving job-related skills
C. meeting their interest in the subjects D. exchanging ideas with students worldwide
24. The sentence “students treat MOOCs as a buffet” (Para.3) ______. A. emphasizes the core value of MOCCs B. demonstrates the daily operation of MOOCd C. indicates students are free to choose MOOC resources D. explains what students learn from MOOC courses 25. What is the author’s attitude toward MOOCs? A. Critical. Passage Three
Whether you are hiking through徒步 the magnificent redwoods of Northern California, sleeping under the brilliant stars of the Texas sky or watching the sun rise across the rocky cliffs of Maine, expecting the outdoor world can be inspiring, thrilling, and deeply satisfying. And one of the best ways to enjoy the abundant gifts of the natural world is simple, inexpensive, and available to almost every one. Let’s go camping.
When you camp, you create a “home away from home” in the fresh air. You don’t need a lot of fency equipment to enjoy camping. What you need is simply a tent large enough for your family. Practice setting up the tent at home to make sure you are familiar with the process before you go camping.
Once you find a good site, it’s time to set up tent. Your first job is to set up your tent. Remove all sticks and rocks from the area. Spread a tarp (防水帆布) over the area where your tent will sit. Set up the tent and be sure to stake it down firmly, even if the weather is mild. Otherwise, strong wind can blow your tent away.
Next, you’ll need some firewood for a campfire. If gathering wood is illegal at your campground, you must buy it at the camp store. If gathering dead wood is permitted, go on a firewood-hunting journey and bring in a good supply of wood for your campsite, pile the wood safely away from the campfire ring and where no one will trip over the wood or hurt his or her legs on sharp branches.
Being a responsible camper requires that you follow the rules of the campground. Do not burn food or plastic in your campfire. Make sure that you leave your campsite in good condition for the next campers. Just before leaving the site, make a final check to be certain that your campfire is completely out. Pour water on the ashes just to be safe!
26. As is suggested by the aurhor, you should practice setting up your tent ______. A. before the weather turns bad B. before your first camping up C. after having selected your campsite D. once you have decided where to go
27. What is the first thing you should do after choosing a campsite? A. Gather firewood.
B. Supportive.
C. Indifferent.
D. Neutral.
2015广东成人高等教育学士学位英语考试真题A卷
