2011年6月湖南成人学士学位英语真题

2011 年 6 月湖南成人学士学位英语真题 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 with a single line through the center. 1. Speaker A: Would you please pass the salt？. Speaker B: But don’t put too much of it in the soup. A. Here you are. B. There you go. C. I sure do. D. My pleasure. 2. Speaker A: Good evening, George. Come in. How have you been? Speaker B: . Speaker A: Oh, reasonably well. A. Just fine, thank you. C. Could be better, thanks. B. Well yes, thanks. D. Nice, thank you. 3. Speaker A: I’d like to have my phone disconnected? Speaker B: _________ Speaker A: Well, I’m moving to California for a new job there. A. Give me a reason! B. You do? C. Why is that? D. May I ask why? 4. Speaker A: Is Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner? Speaker B: Why did you ask? Speaker A: I’d like her to try some Chinese food. A. Not as I know. B. Never mind. C. Not that I know of. D. She is not. 5. Speaker A: By the way, do you know how to use chopsticks? Speaker B: That’s easy. Speaker A: ________ Speaker B: I was stationed in China for five years, you know. A. It is amazing! B. Why did you say that? C. It was impossible. D. How did you learn to use them? 6. Speaker A: Are you ill? Speaker B: . I’m just tired. A. It’s all right. B. Exactly. C. Not really. D. Don’t mention it. 7. Speaker A: Are you hungry? Speaker B: Hungry? Speaker A: So let’s go to the Italian restaurant near here. A. I’m starving. B. I don’t know. C. Not yet. D. It’s not my topic. 8. Speaker A: How about the professor’s lecture? Speaker B: I find it very difficult to follow. ________ A. It’s so inspiring. B. It’s beyond me. C. It’s so interesting. D. It’s not my topic. 9. Speaker A: Let’s go to the movies in Prickly tomorrow. Speaker B: Ok, where should we meet? Speaker A: _________ ---name the place and I’ll pick you up. A. I’ll let you know. B. I’ll tell you what. C. You know what. D. You just say it. 10. Speaker A: Were you planning to stop by the supermarket? Speaker B: Yes. Would you like me to get you anything? Speaker A: A loaf of bread, ________. A. if any B. if you like C. if I were you D. if you don’t mind 11. Speaker A: Do you have any job openings? Speaker B: No, but if you fill out an application, ________. A. we can keep it on file for a year B. we can put it on notice C. we’ll see what happens D. we’ll call you when we have time 12. Speaker A: Hi, Russ. We are having a bit of trouble with the car, so we won’t be able to make it tonight. I’m really sorry. Speaker B: . A. That’s good. I’m busy at the moment, too. B. Well, sorry to hear that. Want me to come get you? C. Don’t worry about it. See you in a while. D. Ok, great. Sorry about the inconvenience. 13. Speaker A: Why did you tell the whole world about my past? Speaker B: . A. Oh well, it’s done now. I can’t help. B. I guess it doesn’t matter that much. C. Well, I apologize. I got all excited. D. Sorry. You shouldn’t complain to me. 14. Speaker A: Sorry about all the inconvenience. Speaker B: A. Ok. With great pleasure. B. Don’t worry about it. C. Oh, really? That’s ok. D. I’m sorry to hear that. 15. Speaker A: Good morning, Dr. Hampton. May I come in? Speaker B: Good morning, Gretchen. Of course.________ Speaker A: Well, we’ll have a dinner party, and we’d like to invite you especially. A. What do you want to do? B. Do you have anything to say? C. How can I be of help? D. Can you tell me why you are here? PART II Reading Comprehension (40 points ) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions 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 with a single line through the center. Passage one Plastic bags are fast choking our planet. They are expensive for not only consumers but also the environment; the need of the hour is therefore to come up with eco-friendly bags. Environment friendly bags are the latest and most fashionable to bit the market. Environment friendly people want to be associated and seen with natural fiber bags. Multicolored patch work bags and printed bags are everyone’s favorite. Most eco-friendly bags are made of cotton. These bags are very comfortable and elegant. They are not only attractive but also long lasting. A cotton bag is a simple and stylish way to eliminate waste and make a fashion statement. Cotton bags with unique patterns and designs are simple and stylish to carry around. Cotton fiber is soft-touch and most comfortable. Finishing processes of cotton are numerous, reflecting today’s tremendous range and combination of colors and special qualities. The bags are reusable and represent a sustainable alternative to traditional materials. Introducing this exciting new message of environmental sustainability is Kariwala Green Bags, which makes a vast range of environment friendly bags. Its cotton bags are simple yet elegant. The collection is suit all needs and situations: beach bags, wine bottle bags, shopping and gift bags, promotional bags, and fashion bags. The company, with its special emphasis on quality, has taken steps to carry the environmental message to the world ready to embrace a brighter ecological future. With its strong presence in over 42 countries worldwide, the company has transformed the simplest cotton bags into a revolution in the Western world. Be the one to make a resolution to reduce the strain on Mother Nature and look good in the process. To make the earth a better place to live in and to know more about long-lasting and fashionable eco-friendly bags, please visit http://www.kariwala.com. 16. The phrase “to come up with” (Paragraph 1) means “________”. A. to replace B. to purchase C. to produce D. to ban 17. Cotton bags are becoming popular because they are _______. A. strong and easy to keep B. less costly and washable C. eco-friendly and fashionable D. light and convenient to carry 18. Kariwala is probably ________. A. a new material for making bags B. a manufacturer of bags C. the name of a bag store. D. an advertising agency 19. By “revolution” (Paragraph 5), the author probably refers to the _______. A. great reduction of white pollution B. a brand new style of bag design C. a new way to promote cotton bags D. widespread use of eco-friendly bags 20. The primary purpose of the author is to . A. promote Kariwala cotton bags B. advocate the advantages of cotton bags C. highlight the importance of bag designs D. persuade people to follow the fashion Passage Two A review of more than 160 studies of human subjects has found “clear and compelling evidence” that---all else being equal ---happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers. The study is the most comprehensive review so far of the evidence linking happiness to health. Its lead author ED Diener analyzed long-term studies of human subjects, experimental human trials, and studies that evaluate the health status of people stressed by natural events. “We reviewed eight different types of studies,” Diener said. “And the general conclusion from each type of study is that your subjective wellbeing---that is, feeling positive about your life, not stressed out, not depressed---contributes to both long life and better health among healthy populations.” A study that followed nearly 5,000 university students for more than 40 years, for example, found that those who were most pessimistic as students tended to die younger than their peers. An even longer-term study that followed 180 Catholic nuns from early adulthood to old age found that those who wrote positive accounts of their lives in their early 20s tended to live longer than those who wrote more negative ones. There were a few exceptions, but most of long-term studies the researchers reviewed found that anxiety, depression, a lack of enjoyment of daily activities and pessimism are all associated with higher rates of disease and a shorter life. While happiness might not by itself prevent or cure disease, posive emotions and enjoyment of life do contribute to better health and a longer life, Diener said. “Happiness is no magic bullet,” he said. “But the evidence is clear and compelling that it changes your chances of getting disease or dying young.” 21. The word “compelling” (Paragraph 1) means “_______”. A. direct B. convincing C. adequate D. conclusive 22. According to Paragraph 2, Ed Diener . A. studied the health conditions of the subjects B. conducted experimental human trials C. made long-term studies of human subjects D. review other researchers’ studies 23. According to the studies on university students and Catholic nuns, who are more likely to live longer? A. Well-educated people. B. Optimistic people. C. Open-minded people. D. Religious people. 24. What is NOT mentioned as relevant to a shorter life? A. Depression and anxiety. B. Lack of enjoyment. C. Constant lack of sleep. D. Stress and pessimism. 25. By saying that “Happiness is no magic bullet” (Paragraph 7), Diener means that happiness . A. is not ever lasting B. is not easy to obtain C. is not a good treatment of diseases D. is not a guarantee of health and long life Passage Three