学位英语考试
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语
统一考试
2011(05
Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)
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.
Passage 1
Questions I to 5 are based on the following passage:
Spending 50 minutes with a cell phone close to your ear is enough to change brain cell activity in the part of the brain closest to the antenna(天线). But whether that causes
any harm is not clear, scientists at the National Institute of Health said at a conference last month, adding that the study will not likely settle concerns of a link between cell phones and brain cancer. ―What we
showed is glucose (葡萄糖)
metabolism(代谢)(a sign of brain
activity) increases in the brain in people who were exposed to a cell phone in the area closest to the antenna,‖ said Dr. Nora Volkow of the NIH, whose study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (76) The study was meant to examine how the brain reacts to electromagnetic fields caused by wireless phone signals.
Volkow said she was surprised that the weak electromagnetic
radiation(电磁辐射) from cell
phones could affect brain activity, but she said the findings do not shed any light on whether cell phones cause cancer. ―This study does not in any way indicate that. What the
study does is to show the human brain is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation from cell phone
exposures.‖ Use of the devices has increased dramatically since they were introduced in the early 1980s, with about 5 billion cell phones now in use worldwide.
Some studies have linked cell phone exposure to an increased risk
of brain cancers, but a large study of the World Health Organization did not offer a clear answer to this. Volkow’s team studied 47 people who had their brain examined while a cell phone was turned on for 50 minutes and another while the phone was turned off. While there was no complete change in brain
metabolism, they found a 7 percent increase in brain metabolism in the region closest to the cell phone antenna when the phone was on.
(77)Experts said the results were interesting, but urged that they be
understood with great care.
― Although the biological
significance, if any, of increased glucose metabolism from too much cell phone exposure is unknown, the results require further investigation,‖ Henry Lai of the University of Washington in the U.S. and Dr. Lennart Hardell of University Hospital in Sweden, wrote in an article in JAMA. ―Much has to be done to further investigate and understand these effects.‖ They wrote.
1. According to the passage, which
of the following is TRUE?
A. Cell phone use is dangerous. B. Cell phone use causes cancer. C. The human brain is an
electromagnetic field.
D. There are about 5 billion cell
phone users in the world right now. 2. Doctor Volkow was astonished because ___C___.
A. her research has shed light on her understanding of cell phone
. she found that cell phone exposure is harmful to human brain
C. she found that using a cell phone for about 50 minutes could influence
or change brain activity
D. human brain is not responsive to electromagnetic radiation
3. According to the passage, cell phones were launched ____B___. A. in the late 1970s
B. between 1980 and 1985
. in the late 1980s
D. in the early 1990s
4. What does the word ―that‖ stands for in the second paragraph? A. Brain activity.
B. Her research findings.
C. The fact that cell phone use may cause cancer.
D. Her research progress.
5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A A. Cell Phone Radiation: Is It Harmful?
B. Cell Phone Radiati0n: Is It Useful?
D. Cell Phone Radiation: Is It Weak?
Passage 2
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:
Human beings have always had an ability to attend to several things at once. (78) Nor is electronic
multitasking entirely new: We’ve been driving while listening to car radios since they became popular in the 1930s. but there is no doubt that multitasking has reached a kind of warp speed in the era of
Web-enabled computers, when it has become routine to conduct several IM(及时通讯)conversations, watch
TV and use the computer all at once.
But what’s the impact of this
media consumption? And how are these multitasking devices changing how kids learn, reason and
communicate with one
another ?Social scientists and educators are just beginning to deal with these questions, but the researchers already have some strong opinions.
(79)Although multitasking kids may be better prepared in some ways for today’s fast-paced work
places, Many scientists are
positively alarmed by the trend. Kids that are instant messaging while doing homework, playing games online and watching TV, aren’t
going to do well in the long run.
On the positive side, multitasking
students tend to be extraordinarily good at finding and using
information. And probably because modern childhood centers around visual(视觉的)rather than print
media, they are especially skilled at analyzing visual data and images.
Many educators and psychologists say parents need to actively ensure that their teenagers break free of uncontrollable engagement with screens and spend time in the physical company of human
beings—a growing challenge not
just because technology offers such
a handy option but because so many kids lead highly scheduled lives that leave little time for old-fashioned socializing and family meals. Indeed, many teenagers and college students say overcommitted(任务过量
的)schedules drives much of their multitasking.
Just as important is for parents and educator to teach kids that it’s valuable, even essential, to
occasionally slow down, unplugs and take time to enjoy life beyond the screen.
6. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. How is multitasking define (定义)
in the information age?
B. How do people see new
technology and the social change it brings about?
C. How does technology change modern family life?
D. What’s the impact of multitasking on young people?
7. The expression ―warp speed‖ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to____.
A. Low speed
B. Too much time alone.
C. high speed
D. steady speed
8. According to some teenagers and college students ,what causes their multitasking?
A. Overcommitted schedules
B. Too much time alone
C. Inability to focus
D. Fear of being neglected
9. According to the passage, which of the following statement is TRUE? A. Humans have begun to engage in the multitasking behaviors since the information age.
B. Multitasking is a critical skill that students are required to learn at school.
C. Only parents can help their kids to get rid of the multitasking habits. D. multitasking may prepare
students for the reality of today’s fast-paces work environment. 10. What do educators and
psychologist advise parents to do their multitasking kids?
A. To cut off home internet
connection.
B. To seek medical treatment. C. To encourage their kids to have
some social life.
D. to help their kids to set personal goals
Passage 3
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
The nuclear power emergency at a Japanese atomic power plant last March could lead to a major
re-examination in European
countries that are already building such plants or are considering a shift from fossil(化石) fuels to nuclear
energy to fight climate change. With
the terrible accident 25 years ago in Chernobyl(切尔诺贝利) beginning
to fade in European Memories, governments across Europe have grown more open to using more nuclear power. Enthusiasm for nuclear power is particularly strong in Eastern Europe, which wants to move away from dependence on Russian oil and natural gas, and on heavily polluting coal-fired power plants. Eastern governments have begun improving existing nuclear plants or are building or planning new ones. But as Japan struggled to
deal with her nuclear crises, discussion about the good and the bad of nuclear power became
heated.
(80)In Germany, nuclear power has been a repeatedly argued and widely felt issue for decades. Up to 70 percent of Germans oppose nuclear power. Recently about 40,000 people turned out to form a human chain near a nuclear plant to protest government policies on nuclear power. ―The accident in Japan could lead to a major rethink in Europe,‖ said Henrik Paulitz of
the International Doctors for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
―Governments have not been quite open about the safety levels of the nuclear power plants.‖
Chancellor(总理) Angela Merkel
heads a center-right unity
government that supports the use of nuclear power. Her government recently made a disputed decision to extend the life of the country’s 17 nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years. She will now face more pressure the change that policy. She called an emergency meeting with
her senior ministers. ―We know how
safe our plants are and that we do not face a threat from such a serious earthquake or violent tidal wave,‖ Mrs. Merkel said after the meeting. ―We will learn what we can from the events in Japan.‖
11. According to the passage, which of the following about Europe is TRUE?
A. It is dependent on Russia for gas and oil.
B. It has put an end to fossil fuels. C. It had a major nuclear accident
this year.
D. It is likely that they would rethink their nuclear power policies. 12. According to the passage, all the following statements about Eastern Europe are true EXCEPT _______ .
A. they are eager to build new nuclear power plants
B. they have totally forgotten the
Chernobyl accident 25 years ago C. they have improved their nuclear power plants
D. they want energy independence 13. In the second paragraph, the
author mainly discusses_______. A. the nuclear accidents in Japan last March
B. nuclear power policies in Germany
C. German attitude towards nuclear power
D. the safety levels of nuclear power plants in Germany
14. The word ―heads‖ in the third paragraph can be best replaced by ______ .
A. leads B. tops C. minds D. arms
15. Which of the following is an
appropriate title for this passage? A. Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Causes Fear in Europe.
B. The Chernobyl Disaster Helps Europe Better Understand Nuclear Power Energy.
C. German Governments Supports Nuclear Power Energy.
D. Germany Has Learnt a Lesson From Japan.
Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)
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.
16. By no means __C__to her
parents
A. this is the first time has she lied B. this is the first time does she tell a lie
C. is this the first time she has lied D. is this the first time she was lying 17. You have failed toe\w tests.
You’d better start working harder, __C__you won’t pass the course.
A.
and B. but C. or
D. so
18. His children are well-behaved, __D___those of his sister’s are very naughty.
A. and B. so C. thus D. while
19. How can you keep fit __C__you smoke so much every day?
A. but B. however C. if D. otherwise
20. The news has spread al over the
country __B__ the spaceship
succeeded in returning to the earth. A. what B. that C. which D. whether
21. I didn’t know your mobile phone
number; otherwise I ____ you the moment I got to Washington.
A. have rung B. wound
ring C. have rung D. wound
have rung
22. As they are retired, Mr. and Mrs. Scott prefer hours in the country to __A__ their remaining years there. A. spend B. spending C. spent D. spends
23. __B__ by this grandparents, jimmy wasn’t used to living with his parents.
A. Too bring up B. To be brought up C. Brought up D. Being
brought up
24. Please remain 24. __C__until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A. to seat B. to be seated C. seating D. seated
25. While watching television, __C__.
A. the doorbell rang B. the door bell rings C. we heard the doorbell
ring D. we heard the doorbell rings
26. __D__, the pay isn’t attractive enough, though the job itself is quite interesting.
A. Generally speaking B. On the country C. In particular D. To be honest
27. The robber had escaped and was nowhere to be found when the police __A__
A. arrived B. had
arrived C. belongs D. have arrived
28. Professor Wilson keeps telling
his students that the future ___D___ to the well-educated.
A. is belonged B. is
belonging C. belongs D. will
be belonged
29. This company is closing up, so lots of workers will be laid
____B__.
A. down B. out C. off D. aside
30. Just take it easy and C us
exactly what has happened.
A. say B. speak C. tell D. talk
31. Some developed countries are
trying to D the serious
problems resulting from the energy crisis.
A. step up B. cope with C.
cut off D. end up
32. He is such a man who is always fault with other
people.
A. putting B. seeking C. finding D. looking for
33. After the retired from office, Rogers C painting for a while, but soon lost interest.
A. took up B. save up C. kept up D. drew up
34. C fire, all exits must be kept clear.
A. In place of B.Instead of C.In case of D.In spite
of
35. My parents will move back into town in a year or A .
A. later B. after C. so D. about
36. Dogs have a very
good A of smell and are often used to search for survivors in an earthquake.
A. sense B. view C. means D. idea
37. The house B I grew up has
been taken down and replaced by an office building.
A. in it B. in what C. in that D. in which
38. Tom has already given up the C of smoking for the sake of health.
A. custom B. habit C.
hobby D. convention
39. Stephen Bullon is the only man in the village C today that has
survived the war.
A. live B. lived C. alive D. active
40. As she entered the room she could see big bright lights hung from the C .
A. roof B. top C. ceiling D. height
41. Those experiments have laid a solid foundation for his D
research in material science. A. far B. deep C. farther D. further
42. The weather forecast says it is going to clear B soon.
A. up B. out C. over D. about
43. He will come to call on you the
moment he C his work.
A. will finish B. finishes C.
finished D. to finish 44. C such a good chance,
how could she let it slip away? A. Having given B. Giving C. Having been given D. Give
45. Previous C his departure, he
addressed a letter to his daughter. A. to B. of C. in D. from
Part ? Identification (10%)
Directions: Each of the following
sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
46.
I like this house with a beautiful
garden in front, but I don’t have
enough money to buy that.
A B
C
D
47.
I invited Joe and Linda as well as
Tom to dinner, but neither of them
came.
A B
D
48.
You can arrive in Beijing earlier for
the meeting though you don’t mind
taking the night train.
A B
C
D
49.
Why not stay at home since that the
road is so slippery after the heavy
snow?
A B
D
50.
Look out! Don’t get too close to the
house that roof is under repair.
A B
C D
51.
Some children want to challenge
themselves by learning a language
different from WHAT
A
B
C
their parents speak at home.
D
52.
But for the help of my English
teacher, I would not win the first
prize ON the English Writing
A B
C D
Competition.
53.
Those brave army soldiers would
rather die with their heads high than
lived with their knees
A
B C
bent.
D
54.
No sooner had Professor Smith
begun to speak when some noise
arose from the audience.
A B
C D
55.
It is no good try to remember
grammatical rules. You need to
practice what you have learned.
A B
C D
Part IV Cloze (10%)
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.
The mysterious tiger has been a symbol of power and strength for centuries. Its power is a B56 to
hunters, 5C7 have tried to kill it
to prove their own skill and A58 .In
India B59 the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, large parties of C60 from around the
world 61D go out on huge tiger
hunts. Hundreds of tigers could be killed in a few weeks. As a 6A2 of
this over-hunting, 6D3 with loss of
habitat(栖息地),the population of
tigers in India dropped from about 40,000 C64 the turn of the
twentieth century to about 2,000 by 1972.
With the help of India and other concerned countries, the World Wildlife Fund 65B Operation
Tiger in 1972 to save the tiger 66B dying out. Since then, seventeen tiger preserves(保护
区)have been 6A7 ,and the tiger
population in India has risen to 68 C 4,000 and 5,000.
But when people live on the 69 A
of the tiger preserves, tigers sometimes kill their farm animals and attack people –about 600 people in India have been killed by tigers in
the last dozen years. 70B tigers do
not eat humans. But ―old, wounded
and homeless‖ tigers can become habitual(习惯的) man-eaters. In one
area in India, villagers have D71 a
clever solution. They wire lifelike human dummies(假人) to
electricity B72 the tigers get a(n)
73C shock when they attack. It is hoped that in this way tigers will learn to C people. But the conflict between human and
tiger A75 .Only if people have
enough food, shelter and fuel will the tiger survive in the long run. And only if the tiger and its forest survive will people have a natural world they can return to .
56. A. succession B.
challenge C. guarantee D. intelligence
57. A. that B. which C. who D. those
58. A. bravery B.
intention C. ambition D. harmony
59. A. on B. throughout C. with D. for
60. A. statesmen B.
salesmen C. sportsmen D. chairmen
61. A. had better B. would
rather C. ought to D. used to
62. A. result B. condition C. lack D. cause
63. A. provided B. guided C. perceived D. combined
64. A. with B. for C. at D. in
65. A. fastened B.
founded C. surveyed D. interfered
66. A. through B. from C. away D. out
67. A. set up B. stood up C. paid back D. hold back
68. A. among B. through C. between D. from
69. A. edge B.
bake C. front D. center
70. A. Occasionally B.
Usually C. Rarely D. Repeatedly
71. A. looked up to B. passed by C. kept in touch with D. come up with
72. A. as soon as B. so
that C. as long as D. for fear that
73. A. delicate B.
sensitive C. electric D. magnificent
74. A. protect B. attack C. avoid D. penetrate
75. A. remains B. removes C. releases D. relieves
Part ? Translation (20%)
Section A
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 the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their
meanings in the context.
76. The study was means to examine how the brain reacts to
electromagnetic fields caused by wireless phone signals.
研究的目的是检查大脑对无线电
信号产生的电磁场会如何反应。
77. Experts said the results were interesting, but urged that they be understood with great care.
专家说,结果很有趣,但是主张
应谨慎看待这个结果。
78. Nor is electronic multitasking entirely new: We’ve been driving while listening to car radios since
they became popular in the 1930s. 79. 同时使用电子产品应对多种任
务也并非新出现的现象:自从19
世纪30年代车载收音机普及以来,
我们一直边开车边听收音机。
79. Although multitasking kids may be better prepared in some ways for today’s fast-paced workplace, many
scientists are positively alarmed by the trend.尽管可同时处理多项任务
的孩子可能更好的应对如今快节
奏的工作环境,很多的科学家还是
对这种趋势感到震惊。
80. In Germany, nuclear power has been a repeatedly argued and widely
felt issue for decades.
在德国,是否使用核能是几十年来
一直反反复复被广泛争论的话题。
Section B
Directions: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.
81.最近发生在日本的地震改变了
地球表面。
The earthquake that recently occurred in Japan has changed the earth’s surface.
82.13岁以下的儿童应坐在后座。
Children under the age of 13
should sit in back seats.
83.我星期天从不早起。
I never get up early on Sundays.
84.孩子的性格受家庭环境影响很
大。
The personalities of children are greatly influenced by their family. 85.由于我离开得匆忙,忘记带课本
了。
I forgot to bring my text book, because I left in a hurry.
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语
统一考试参考答案
阅读部分
1. D 2. C. 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. D.7. C 8. A 9. D.
10. C 11. D 12. B 13. C 14. A 15.A
语法词汇部分
-30 16-20 CCDCB 21-25 DACDC 26DACCC 31-35 BCACC
36-40 ADBCC 41-45DABCA 挑错部分
46-50DDCBC 51-55CCCCB 完型填空部分
56-60 BCABC 61-65 DADCB 66-70BACAB 71-75 DBCCA 翻译(英译汉部分)
76. 研究的目的是检查大脑对由无线电信号
产生的电磁场会如何反应。
77. 专家说,结果较有意思,但主张应该谨
慎地看待这个结果。
78. 同时使用电子产品应对多项任务也并非
新出现的现象:自从20世纪30年代车载收
音机普及以来,我们就一直边开车边听收音
机。
79. 尽管可同时处理多项任务的孩子可能更
好地应对如今快节奏的工作环境, 很多的
科学家还是为这种趋势感到震惊。
80. 在德国, 是否使用核能是几十年来一直
反反复复被广泛争论的话题。
) 翻译(汉译英部分
81. The earthquake that recently occurred in Japan has changed the earth’s surface.
82. Children under the age of 13 should sit in the back seats.
83. I never get up early on Sundays. 84. The personalities of children are greatly influenced by their family.
85. As I left in a hurry, I forgot to bring the textbook with me.