2013年5月北京地区成人学士学位英语统一考试真题及答案

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试

2013.05

Part I Reading Comprehension Directions: There are three 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 blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet.

Is that 6 a. m. workout getting in the way of good sleep? Don' t think your fat cells won' t notice. A new study published in The Annals of Internal Medicine ( a medical journal) finds that in-adequate shut-eye has a harmful effect on fat cells, reducing their ability to respond to insulin(胰岛素) by about 30 percent. Over the long-term, this decreased response could set the stage for type-2diabetes (a medical condition in which someone has too much sugar in his or her blood), fatty liver disease and weight gain.

The study adds to a growing body of evidence that there' s \

relationship between the amount of sleep we get and our ability to maintain a good, healthy body weight,\Sleep and Wake Disorders in Chevy Chase,Maryland. (76)But Americans don't seem to be getting the message that we need seven to nine hours per night. More then 1 in 5 of us, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is getting six or fewer hours of sleep per night, on average.

So how did researchers study fat cells in the Annals paper? Matthew Brady of the University of Chicago and a group of colleagues selected and persuaded seven volunteers to take part in the research project. They were all young, thin and healthy and agreed to sleep for eight nights in a sleep lab. \to stay in bed for 8.5 hours a night,\for four additional nights--but this time they were allowed just 4.5 hours of sleep per night. And after each visit, researchers got a sample of their fat. (77)Brady explains that the fat cells responded significantly to the loss of sleep. \be honest,\

Bad things can happen when fat cells become less responsive to insulin. \cells are actually your friend,\血脂). \lipids stay inside the cells,your body can utilize the fat when you' re exercising or sleeping or going about your day. \resistant, the lipids start to leach out of the fat cells and rise in the bloodstream,\Brady says.

第1题单选 According to the passage, lack of sleep for a long while can probably lead to all of the following EXCEPT________

A.heart disease B.weight gain C.Diabetes D.liver disease 答案：A

第2题 The main idea of the third paragraph is________

A.how to write a medical research paper B.how to avoid sleep loss C.how the research was conducted D.how to conduct a medical experiment 答案：C

第3题 What does the word \A.Leap. B.Lead. C.Lean. D.Leak. 答案：D

第4题 Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A.We will be in trouble if our fat cells become less responsive to insulin. B.More and more studies are done to study the link between sleep and weight. C.More than 20% of Americans are not getting enough sleep. D.Fat cells are there to help us maintain a good health, 答案：D

第5题 Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage? A.Poor Sleep May Lead to Too Much Stored Fat and Disease B.Sleep Experts Had Exciting Findings in a Fat Study C.Americans Should Have More Than Six Hours of Sleep D.Bad Things Happen if Fat Cells Become Our Friend 答案：B

The top of the world is a wonderland. In winter, the temperature often falls to -30~F and the sun never rises. The ocean is surrounded by frozen ground. There are few people or trees, but to polar bears, the Arctic(北极) is home.

(78) Polar bears have thick fur, big paws and other features that make them well prepared for life in their tough environment. In fact, they need the Arctic sea ice for survival, But climate change is causing larger and larger areas of summer sea ice to melt (融化). Experts say that if warming patterns continue, the Arctic could be free of summer sea ice by 2050. That may cause two-thirds of the word' s 20,000 polar bears to be gone by then too.

Polar bears can' t survive for long on land. Seals are their main source of food. The only place where polar bears can hunt seals is on the ice. (79) Although these bears are strong swimmers, they are no match for lightning swirl seals in the water. A polar bear has brilliantly clever strategies to overcome this disadvantage. In winter the bear waits motionless beside a seal' s breathing hole, which is a narrow tunnel through the ice. Often many hours pass before the seal comes up for air and thc bear kills it

with a powerful blow of its paw. In summer, the polar bears that live on land cat very little and wait for the sea ice to return.

With the sea ice forming later in the year and melting earlier, polar bears do not have enough opportunity to hunt and eat. Less sea ice makes it harder for the bears to catch the seals. The bears must swim longer distances between ice packs (大片浮冰), and they can' t always make it. The ice is also getting thinner. These conditions can cause polar-bear cubs to become separated from their mothers, who provide them with food.

Steven Amstrup is the chief scientist of Polar Bear International. The group aims to save the bears and their home. \

understand their difficult situations, the better the chance we' 11 alter our warming path in time to save them,\

第6题 Which is the best title for the passage?

A.Climate Change in the Arctic B.How to Protect the Environment C.The Arctic Is Home to Polar Bears D.Polar Bears in Danger 答案：D

第7题 Where do polar bears usually hunt seals?

A.On land. B.In open water. C.In openings in the sea ice. D.At the bottom of the sea.

答案：C

第8题 The word \_______

A.Adults B.babies C.Hunters D.enemies 答案：B

第9题 According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A.Starving polar bears are increasingly coming into villages, where they may be killed either for food or safety.

B.Polar bears can spend their entire lives on land if the sea ice melts completely. C.Two-thirds of the world' s polar bears may disappear by 2050 as global warming continues.

D.The growing distance between ice packs is not a problem for polar bears, because they are excellent swimmers.

答案：C

第10题 What's the mission of Polar Bears International? A.Saving energy. B.Conducting scientific research.

C.Seeking international cooperation. D.Saving polar bears and their home. 答案：D

Imagine a school that expected its students to become literate(有读写能力的)without any formal instruction. Most parents would be alarmed by such an approach, which would leave their children confused and with gaps in their

understanding. This however has been the philosophy on character development in many of our schools. Why is the development of character seen as some-how different from the other skills that we teach?

Of course there will always be learning by osmosis(耳濡目染) in any school, but as a teacher and primary school head I have found that a child' s moral literacy is strengthened when they acquire the building blocks of good character such as

consideration, courage and honor: qualities which are commonly known as virtue(美德).

I personally find that exploring a virtue over a two-week period provides a simple and effective program that allows for the creative input of both teacher and student and a chance for the virtue to embed(使融入) itself. Once a lesson on a virtue such as honesty has been completed we need to

allow time for children to practice this concept just as would be the case with fractions or verbs.

Allowing children to role play a situation such as making up excuses to cover a mistake can be enormously interesting, and the drama can be frozen allowing the characters to be questioned about their feelings and motives. (80) It' s also a safe way for children to experience for themselves how a lie usually goes out of control. Our role as educators is also to look for opportunities to help our students as they attempt to strengthen their characters. When something goes wrong we guide the young person to the virtue that will prevent it from happening again. For instance, when a student thoughtlessly disturbs the calm atmosphere of the library, instead of a response such as, \them the required virtue: \you need to use?\

第11题 Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?

A.Teaching morals and values has been a frequently discussed topic in the past few years.

B.The author and his staff embed virtues into lessons and school life to encourage character development in children.

C.Kids throughout the population face the same needs, the same challenges, and the same realities in their lives.

D.Role plays are an excellent way of getting students to practice their English. 答案：B

第12题 We can infer from the first paragraph that_______ A.there tends to be disagreement about what character education is

B.most parents are not satisfied with the teaching methods adopted in schools C.the approach to character education is generally considered different from the approaches to other skills

D.more and more schools are adopting strategies to improve school attendance 答案：C

第13题 The word \to ._______

A.study B.Subject C.viewpoint D.investigation 答案：C

第14题 The author is a________

A.Teacher B.librarian C.Reporter D.manager 答案：A

第15题 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a way to build character in children?

A.Story readings and discussions. B.Osmosis. C.Taking every opportunity to teach character. D.Role play.

答案：A

Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure Directions: In this part there are 30 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 blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

第16题 So much about his ships on the sea that he didn' t sleep for a single minute all night.

A.did he worry B.he did worry C.he worried D.worried he 答案：A

第17题 His new novel is said __________ into a film last year. A.to make B.to have made C.to be made D.to have been made 答案：D

第18题 He tried several times to pass the exam. __________ the end, he succeeded.

A.On B.In C.At D.By 答案：B

第19题 The report of an earthquake(地震) in the South China Sea has not been __________ yet.

A.Conflicted B.Confused C.Confined D.Confirmed 答案：D

第20题 The clouds are gathering. We' d better hurry and __________ the department store in case it rains.

A.hand in B.face up to C.head for D.back up 答案：C

第21题 There is only one boat __________ for hire. I' m afraid you have to wait for the next one.

A.superior B.Capable C.Complicated D.available 答案：D

第22题 I think fishing is a nice hobby but needs a good deal of__________ A.Relation B.Limitation C.Strength D.patience 答案：D

第23题 Finally we made a __________ that I should cook dinner and she would wash up after.

A.trip B.Bargain C.face D.fool 答案：B

第24题 The old man was found on the floor.

A.lying dead B.lying death C.laying dead D.laying death 答案：A

第25题 If one __________ a crime, he will be punished. A.makes B.Commits C.performs D.achieves 答案：B

第26题 If you insist on doing that, please take me into __________ A.think B.thinking C.Thought D.consideration 答案：D

第27题 The letters PTA __________ parent-teacher association. A.stand for B.call for C.reach for D.care for 答案：A

第28题 On __________ side of the street were standing young boys and girls to welcome the President.

A.Both B.two C.Either D.every 答案：C

第29题 Hospital doctors don' t go out very often as their work __________ all their time.

A.takes away B.takes in C.takes over D.takes up 答案：D

第30题 The __________ of blood always makes him sick. A.sight B.View C.Look D.form 答案：A

第31题 She sent her application to the university last week, but __________ any response up to now.

A.didn' t receive B.weren' t receiving C.hadn' t received D.hasn' t received 答案：D

第32题 __________ by the teacher in class, John felt quite depressed and kept silent the whole evening.

A.Criticizing B.To criticize C.Criticized D.Having criticized 答案：C

第33题 I' d play football with you now if I __________ ten years younger. A.am B.Be C.had been D.were 答案：D

第34题 All the books, __________ had some pictures in them, were sent to the little girl.

A.Which B.that C.who D.whose 答案：A

第35题 It is known that __________ Galileo invented __________ telescope. A.The...the B./...the C.a.../ D.the...a 答案：B

第36题 The silk produced in Hangzhou feels extremely __________ A.Soft B.Softly C.Softness D.softy 答案：A

第37题 Not a single mistake __________ in the test. A.he made B.did he make C.he has made D.made he 答案：B

第38题 Would you mind __________ a photo of you? A.me take B.to take C.my taking D.me to take 答案：C

第39题 The lady treats the boy next door well as if he __________ her own son. A.Is B.was C.Were D.would be 答案：C

第40题 The city __________ I was born is on the new railway line. A.Which B.that C.on which D.where 答案：D

第41题 It__________ yesterday, for the ground is still wet now. A.must have rained B.was raining C.Rained D.had rained

答案：A

第42题 If Professor Jones arrives tomorrow, either you or I __________ to meet him at the airport.

A.are B.is C.Am D.were 答案：C

第43题 with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain doesn' t seem high at all.

A.When compared B.Compare C.While comparing D.Comparing 答案：A

第44题 On this special occasion I' d like to express my __________ wishes for your future happiness.

A.obvious B.Sincere C.Hopeful D.honest 答案：B

第45题 He doesn't spend much time __________ his homework. A.In B.with C.On D.for 答案：C

Part Ⅲ Identification Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underline parts marked A, B, C and D.Identify the one that is not correct.Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

第46题

答案：A 第47题

答案：A 第48题

答案：C 第49题

答案：C 第50题

答案：D 第51题

答案：A 第52题

答案：D 第53题

答案：D 第54题

答案：D 第55题

答案：B

Part IV Cloze Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage.You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage.Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

根据以下材料，回答试题

fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer

Sheet.Life as a woman in the colonial (殖民地) America seems quite different from it is today.

Women were considered inferior to men, a fact56_________ in tradition, law, and religion. Their place was in the home, 57_________ they were to serve as devoted wives and mothers. They were therefore considered unfit to

operate58_________ political beings and unable to59_________the benefits of

citizenship given to men. Very few women60_________a college education, secured a well-paid job, or pursued a fruitful career. Other than marrying well, they could do61_________to improve their economic status.

62_________their secondary status, women63_________ play a central role in developing, civilizing,and advancing the nation long before the United States gained its independence64_________Great Britain. During the colonial period, they made great contributions to family and community. They worked alongside their

husbands65_________family survival demanded that chores(杂事) be shared by all. Women helped to sow, plant, and harvest crops. They66_________pigs and chickens, planted gardens and milked cows. This need for shared male and female

labor67_________a constant theme(主题)as families moved to the frontier, where all family members' having to work68_________essential.69_________scholars still debate the nature of white women' s standing during the colonial period,many of them admit that colonial women70_________some standing in their families and communities 71_________their contributions were so essential. A woman

might72_________chores in the home but also assist her husband in73_________a newspaper or a store. But this cooperative(合作的) approach did not translate into74_________rights for women; instead, it75_________the realities and uncertainties of colonial life.

第56题答案是_________

A.rooted B.Rooting C.caused D.causing 答案：A

第57题答案是_________ A.that B.Which C.When D.where

答案：D

第58题答案是_________ A.for B.as C.in D.along 答案：B

第59题答案是_________ A.view B.Start C.enjoy D.spread 答案：C

第60题答案是_________

A.trained B.designed C.Acquired D.studied 答案：C

第61题答案是_________ A.fewer B.few C.Less D.little 答案：D

第62题答案是_________

A.In spite of B.In place of C.Instead of D.In need of 答案：A

第63题答案是_________ A.Do B.Did C.Were D.was 答案：B

第64题答案是_________ A.for B.with C.to D.from 答案：D

第65题答案是_________

A.Since B.Before C.Although D.while 答案：D

第66题答案是_________ A.raised B.rose C.Arose D.Aroused

答案：A

第67题答案是_________

A.hesitated B.sacrificed C.remained D.changed 答案：C

第68题答案是_________

A.Improved B.proved C.Swelled D.founded 答案：B

第69题答案是_________

A.After B.Since C.Although D.Because 答案：C

第70题答案是_________

A.switched B.balanced C.spared D.achieved 答案：D

第71题答案是_________

A.because B.before C.although D.while 答案：A

第72题答案是_________

A.thrive B.Perform C.supply D.process 答案：B

第73题答案是_________

A.Reading B.requiring C.buying D.running 答案：D

第74题答案是_________ A.loyal B.Equal C.Upright D.proud 答案：B

第75题答案是_________

A.Generates B.Denies C.reflects D.combines

答案：C

Translation Section A(英译汉) Directions: In this part, there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese.These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension.You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.

第76题 But Americans don' t seem to be getting the message that we need seven to nine hours per night.

答案：

解析：但是，美国人似乎并不知道自己每晚需要7-9小时的睡眠。 第77题 Brady explains that the fat cells responded significantly to the loss of sleep.

答案：Brady解释说：脂肪细胞很大程度上受到睡眠缺乏的影响。 第78题 Polar bears have thick fur, big paws and other features that make them well prepared for life in their tough environment.

答案：北极熊厚厚的皮毛，大大的熊掌以及其他特征使得他们能够适应严酷的环境。

第79题 Although these bears are strong swimmers, they are no match for lightning swift seals in the water.

答案：尽管北极熊是游泳健将，在水中，他们也无法与快速、敏捷的海豹匹敌。

第80题 It' s also a safe way for children to experience for themselves how a lie usually goes out of control.

答案：这也是一种安全的方式，让孩子们亲身经历谎言失控时的情景。 Translation Section B(汉译英) Translation Section B(汉译英) 第81题 昨天我花了两个小时阅读和回复电子邮件。 答案：

解析：I spent two hours in reading and replying emails yesterday. 第82题 你认识昨天做报告的那个人吗?

答案： Do you know the man who gave the lecture yesterday? 第83题 她已经邀请我们去她的生日聚会。 答案： She has already invited us to her birthday party.

第84题 我一到那儿，就给你打电话。 答案：I will call you as soon as I get there. 第85题 去年，她被提升为经理。

答案：She was promoted to be a manager last year.