2013年6月广东成人学士学位英语考试试卷与答案

A. requires a clear goal in mind

B. does little good to the pursuit of happiness C. prepares us for meaningful changes in life D. wastes our time and energy

19. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that ______. A. comfort zone may lead to conflicts B. comfort zone is not necessarily positive C. people tend to find fault with themselves D. survival is hard in business circle

20. By seeking a better comfort zone, people aim to ______. A. make greater achieving B. make more money C. be more influential D. gain greater power

Passage Two

Entire cultures operate on elaborate systems of indirectness. For example, I discovered in a small research project that most Greeks assumed that a wife who asked , “Would you like to go to the party?” was hinting that she wanted to go. They felt that she wouldn’t bring it up if she didn’t want to go. Furthermore, they felt, she would not state her preference directly because that would sound like a demand. Indirectness was the appropriate means for communicating her preference.

Japanese culture has developed indirectness to a fine art. For example, a Japanese professor, Harumi Befu, explains the delicate exchange of indirectness required by a simple invitation to lunch. When his friend extended the invitation, Befu first had to determine whether it was meant literally or just a ritual, much as an American might say, “We’ll have to have you over for dinner some time” but would not expect you to turn up at the door. Having decided the invitation was meant literally and having accepted, Befu was then asked what she would like to eat. Following custom, he said anything would do, but his friend, also following custom, pressed him to specify. Host and guest repeated this exchange an appropriate number of times, until Befu thought it polite to answer the question --- polite --- by saying that tea over rice would be fine. When he arrived for lunch, he was indeed served tea over rice --- as the last course of a luxurious meal. Befu was not surprised by the feast, because he knew that custom required it. Had he been given what he asked for, he would have been insulted. But custom also required that he make a great show of being surprised.

21. According to Paragraph 1, Greeks believe that women ______. A. Would like to give demands

B. Use more questions than statements

C. Carefully weave their wishes into questions D. Are afraid of expressing personal opinions

22. On receiving a lunch invitation, Befu first has to ______. A. decide whether to accept it or not B. figure out what he would like to eat C. pretend to show great surprise

D. judge whether the invitation is serious 23. Why would Befu ask for tea over rice? A. To be polite by making things easy. B. It is his favorite.

C. To avoid being insulted.

D. To end the conversation quickly.

24. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Befu was served exactly what he had asked for. B. It would be impolite to serve a simple lunch. C. Befu was surprised by the last course for lunch. D. Befu acted like he enjoyed his meal a lot. 25. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Greeks and Japanese are well known for being indirect. B. Indirectness is evident in many cultures. C. Meals reveal a lot about a particular culture. D. People sometimes tell lies with good intention.

Passage Three

In western culture, an engagement begins with “yes” to a simple question: “Will you marry me?” These heart-stopping words often come with a beautiful diamond ring. The man making the proposal may get down on one knee. In fact, men have relied on this simple, romantic method of proposing marriage for years.

Today, this is no longer true for everyone. Consider how Justin Firestone proposed to Natalie couple took a helicopter tour over the black sands of Honomanu Bay, Hawaii. Suddenly Abreu saw \\

Firestone's proposal took weeks of planning and help from a for men like him, the effort put into the proposal was worth it. Many guys want to show how serious they are about marriage through an impressive proposal. Some even want to give their future brides something to brag about. Public proposals-- at sports games, concerts and other events --are common. But some men don't settle for their proposal scrolling（滚动） across a big screen before thousands. Millions saw Joe Uva's proposal on a reality TV show. His girlfriend, Laura O'Donnell, walked into an office and saw friends and family holding flowers. With the cameras rolling, Uva walked out from among them to propose. O'Donnell said yes, to the relief of Uva and his audience.

Other men have chosen proposals that reflect the couple's unique relationship. Such proposals take place at a favorite restaurant or involve a shared hobby. Bernie Peng, for example, programs video games, and Tammy Li enjoys playing them. When Peng proposed to Li, he made a small change in her favorite game. When she played it, a ring and marriage proposal appeared. They recently got married!

These men were confident they would get the answer they wanted. but that's not the point: Creative proposals leave memories to be cherished. 26. What will men do in a traditional proposal?

A. Use beautiful words.

B. Buy diamonds in advance. C. Plan it for months. D. Save a lot of money.

27. Which of the following statements is true? A. Firestone didn’t speak out the proposal. B. Firestone planned the proposal by himself. C. Natalie had expected the proposal on their trip. D. Firestone’s proposal was inexpensive. 28. What does “to brag about” probably mean? A. To talk about with pride. B. To remember someone. C. To think about seriously. D. To look around carefully.

29. Which of the proposals was witnessed by the largest number of people? A. Firestone’s. B. Abreu’s. C. Joe Uva’s. D. Peng’s.

30. What is the author’s opinion towards creative proposals? A. They are likely to get positive answers. B. They reveal men’s confidence.

C. They are beautiful memories in life. D. They take great courage and wisdom.

Passage Four

A British teenager has become a multi-millionair after selling an application software he

created to web giant Yahoo. The deal is reported to be worth up to 30 million dollars and includes a position working on Yahoo’s future mobile projects. Nick D’Aloisio, 17, started his Summly app(应用软件) when he was just 15. He was studying for school exams and became frustrated at ploughing through lengthy online articles. He created the app to summarize long reports so that people could more easily understand the content. Yahoo’s boss of mobile content development Adam Cahan said: “It started with an insight that we live in a world of constant information and need new ways to simplify how we find the stories that are important to us, at a glance.”

Nick taught himself to write software when he was 12 years old. He developed the bulk of his Summly app in his bedroom. He launched his app when he was 15 and it soon attracted over million dollars of investment, including from Hollywood stars Kutcher and Stephen Fry.

The purchase by Yahoo makes the British teen one of the world’s youngest self-made

millionaires. He believes his connection with Yahoo is perfect, saying: “To me, Yahoo is the best company to be joining right now because it’s one of these classic Internet companies. With new leadership from Marissa Mayer, :Yahoo has a strong focus on mobile and product, and that’s the perfect match for Summly.”

He says his parents will help him manage the financial windfall(飞来之财) but that he was not driven to the deal by dollar signs. “Technology has really been the driver behind this whole deal,” he said. “I can’t wait to see how it plays out at Yahoo.” 31. The British teenager has ______. A. set up a software company B. saved Yahoo from its decline C. become wealthy with his app D. develop a new model of mobiles

32. The phrase “ploughing through” (Para. 1) most probably means “______.” A. quoting precisely B. rewriting creatively C. describing in detail D. reading with difficulty

33. Which of the following is true about the application software? A. It helps people understand new words. B. It sums up the main points of long articles. C. It makes people’s life simpler.

D. It brings fresh insights into the world.

34. It can be learned from the passage that Nick ______. A. began to write software at the age of 12 B. developed Summly with his parents’ help C. earned a high income when he was 15 D. was attracted by Hollywood stars

35. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? A. Technology Moves the World Ahead B. Yahoo Acquires a Magic Software

C. Teenager Makes Millions with a New App D. Online Articles Are No Longer Complicated

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)

Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.

36. The weather report ______ rain last night, but it turned out fine A. predicted B. assessed C. evaluated D. judged 37. My visit to your county was a wonderful ______. A. pastime B. recall C. entertainment D. experience

38. The girls ______ a pizza and two drinks and took them to a dining table. A. brought B. ordered C. charged D. booked

39. Van Gogh is ______ the best-known painter in the world. A. probably B. reasonably

C. immediately D. directly

40. Fast food doesn’t seem like a good idea, for it is ______. A. nutritious B. unhealthy C. balanced D. tasty

41. It may not ______ high income, but it can make them feel proud. A. take B. afford C. cause D. bring

42. Many illegal organizations try to cheat people for money ______ the bank. A. on behalf of B. in the name of C. with regard to D. for the sake of 43. Her passionate voice was always influential and ______. A. dull B. decisive C. formal D. hesitant

44. People in this area are in ______ over the heavily polluted air. A. doubt B. danger C. trouble D. suspense

45. I owed my success to the constant ______ of knowledge. A. search B. chase C. pursuit D. inquiry

46. I always ______ my childhood as the happiest time of my life. A. look out for B. look back on C. look forward to D. look around for 47. The two leaders ______ on the issues of the Middle East. A. discussed B. caught C. supported D. differed

48. Only those who have tasted bitterness will ______ among others. A. lift up B. go up C. burst out D. stand out

49. To save energy, people have to ______ their electricity consumption. A. cut out B. cut away C. cut off back

50. The company has ______ heavy financial losses over the last two years. A. endured B. born C. struck D. met

51. The clouds had spread and nearly ______ the entire sky. A. separated B. hidden C. blocked D. covered

52. The Vice Chairman of the conference is ______ inviting the VIPs. A. in view of B. in charge of C. in terms of D. in place of

53. I am certainly lucky to have a kind wife who is loving ______. A. in mind B. in person C. by nature D. on purpose

54. She decided to have a physical checkup as soon as she finished ______.