2005年成人高等教育学士学位英语考试试卷 Paper One 试卷一
(90 minutes)
Part Ⅰ Dialogue Completion (15 points)
Directions: There are 15 short imcomplete 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 with a single line through the center. 1. Client: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Smith?
Secretary:____________
A. Hello. Thanks for calling. B. Speaking, please.
C. Hello. Who’re you, please? D. I’m sorry. He’s at a meeting now. 2. Roommate A: I wish you wouldn’t have your radio so loud. Roommate B:_____________
A. I’m afraid so. B. It’s none of your business. C. Sorry! Is it disturbing you? D. Really? It’s not my fault.
3. Mary: We’re having a few people over for a dinner Friday. We’d love to have you. Tom:____________
A. Oh, I’d love to . But I’m afaid.
B. Oh, really! What time should I come? C. No. I have to prepare for the exam. D. Yes. Though I have to take the exam.
4. Son: I’m terribly sorry. Mom. I’ve broken an Italian vase. Mom: _________
A. Oh, what a shame! B. Oh, dear. How awful it is! C. Oh, that doesn’t matter. D. Oh, I’m so sorry about that. 5. Jane: Hello.
Danny: Hi, Jane.Is John there, please? A. No. He’s not here at the moment. B. No. He’s away. Call back later. C. Sorry. I don’t know where he is .
D. Sorry. He’s not here right now. Any message? 6. Teacher: You’re late again!
Student: Sorry, ______________
A. I won’t do that anymore B. but it’s my own business. C. I’m afaid I’ve overslept D. but I need more sleep 7. Guest: Oh, it’s ten o’clock. I must be leaving now. Host: _________
A. It’s OK. Please walk slowly. B. Why do you want to go now?
C. Yeah, it’s really late. Do as you like. D. Won’t you stay for another cup of tea?
8. Cathy: Do you mind opening the door for me ? Robert: __________.
A. Yes, I’ll do it. B. It’s nothing C. That’s all right D. Not at all
9. Katherine: Haven’t seen you for ages, Linda! How are you getting on? Linda: Quite well. And you?
Katherine: Pretty good. How’s your husband? Linda: Oh, we’ve got divorced. Katherine: ____________
A. Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. B. What a shame!
C. It’s really a problem. D. Hope you’ll get better. 10. Customs officer: Could I have your name, please? Passenger: It’s Paine, Sarah Paine. Customs officer: ________? Passenger: It’s P-A-I-N-E.
A. How do you spell your last name B. What’s your last name, please C. How to pronoune your last name D. How could I speak your last name 11. Stranger: ____________. Do you know where the nearest bank is , please? Resident: Sure. It’s on King Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenue. Stranger: Thank you.
A. Help me B. Forgive me C. Excuse me D. Trouble you
12. Mary: Peter, would you like to go to a party this Sunday? Peter: _______. What kind of party you mean? Mary: It’s a birthday party.
A. Sounds good B. Looks nice C. Seems all right D. Feels great 13. Susan: That’s a beautiful skirt you have on! Lily:_________.
A. Actually, I don’t like it very much B. Oh, thank you . I just got it yesterday C. Yes. But it isn’t so as you said
D. No, it’s not that beautiful . Yours is better
14. John: May I use your computer this afternoon, Susie?
Susie: Sure, but I have to finish typing my term paper today. John: _________ .
A. Do as you please B. Oh, I’m sorry C. Thank you just the same D. Never mind it
15. Patient: I feel terrible today. My stomach doesn’t feel well at all. Doctor: _________ .
A. You should take something for it B. That’s too bad for your health C. It serves you right
D. Remember. Don’t do that again
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or nufinished 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 with a single line through the center.
Passage one
Michael Phelps has already been considered by some as the greatest all-around competitor in the history of his sport. At the 2004 U.S. Trials, Phelps qualified for Athens in six individual events across every possible stroke. He finally earned five titles of Olympic champion. Should Phelps match Mark Spitz’s record in Athens or Beijing in 2008, he will earn a ＄1 million bonus from his sponsor. Michael Phelps was born to June 30, 1985. His father was a good athlete, and passed his ability on to his kids.
Michael’s coach told Michaelc’s mother that her son was a rare telent.Long-limbed with big hands and feet, he took to instruction very well, loved to work hard and never seemed nervous is competition. By all accounts, his frame is perfect for a swimmer. His big hands and feet are like paddles in the water. The butterfly is his signature stroke, but he’s shown the ability to dominate in any event.
In 1999,Michael broke a record in the 200-meter butterfly for the 20-year-old age group at th Junior Nationals.At 15, Michael became the youngest swimmer to compete Sydney Olympics for the U.S.in 68 years. In an astonishing performance, he medaled six times and set five world records. Michael won the 200-meter butterfly with a new world mark, and also turned in record times in the 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley (混合泳)—doing so on the same day, which was a first in swimming history.
Outside of his swimming career,Michael was a normal teenager.He didn’t like getting out of the bed in the morning; but refused to slow down once his day began.Michael has his sights set on more than Olympic glory.He wants to transform his sport the way other great athletes like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have.
16.Which of the following is the biggest achievement of Michael Phelps so far? A. An all-around competitor in the history of swimming. B. Breaking of a record in the 200-meter butterfly. C. Six individual events across every possible stroke. D. Five titles of Olympic champion.
17. From Paragraph 1 it can be inferred that the passage was written_______.
A. right in 2005
B. at a time between 2004 and 2005 C. just before Athens 2004
D. immediately after Athens 2004
18. Michael Phelps turned to be the youngest American swimmer_______.
A. in 1999, when he broke a record in the 200-meter butterfly B. in 2004,when he attended Athens 2004
C. in 2000, when he attended Sydney Olympics
D. in an astonishing performance at home in the U.S.
19. ________hating to get out of his bed in the morning, Michael Phelps wouldn’t slow down once his day began.
成人高等教育学士学位英语考试试卷
