2015专升本英语考试真题及参考答案
I. Phonetics (5points )
Directions:In each of the following groups of words, there, are four underlined letters or lettercombinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one thatis different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
第1题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A.rural
B.ugly
C.product
D.uncle
参考答案：A
第2题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
B.how
C.shower
D.Slow
参考答案：D
第3题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A.cough
B.ghost
C.enough
D.1aughter
参考答案：B
第4题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A.disturb
C.climb
D.Rob
参考答案：C
第5题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。。
A.heat
B.feather
C.deadline
D.Measure
参考答案：A
II. Vocabulary and Structure(15points)
Directions:Thereare 15incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer
that best completes the sentence andblacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
第6题单选These are the pictures of the hotel __________we held our annual meetings.
A.that
B.when
C.which
D.where
参考答案：D
第7题单选I wonder if there is __________university in your hometown.
A.a
B.an
C./
D.the
第8题单选Only in my thirties __________apurpose in life.
A.I found
B.found I
C.I did find
D.did I find
参考答案：D
第9题单选__________his telephone number，
get in touch with him.
A.Forgetting
B.To forget
C.To have forgotten
D.Having forgotten she didn’tknow how to
第10题单选My aunt’s business has been doing poorly，but she’s hoping that her__________will change.
A.duty
B.fame
C.luck
D.emotion
参考答案：C
第11题单选Who should be responsible __________the accident?
A.with
B.for
C.of
D.at
第12题单选It is __________that text messaging while driving is dangerous.
A.necessary
B.sufficient
C.obvious
D.significant
参考答案：C
第13题单选My secretary usually opens my post__________it’smarked “private”.
A.unless
B.if
C.as
D.for
第14题单选Several novels by Mo Yan __________into English so far.
A.are translated
B.have been translated
C.were translated
D.had been translated
参考答案：B
第15题单选The pianist didn’t__________until the last minute before the concert.
A.turn off
B.turn on
C.turn out
D.turn up
第16题单选The old man，togetherwith his neighbors，__________the performance when it began to rain.
A.was enjoying
B.were enjoying
C.has enjoyed
D.have enjoyed
参考答案：A
第17题单选My teacher recommended that l__________as careful as possible when I took an exam.
A.am
B.were
C.be
D.will be
第18题单选Let’sgo to the airport a little earlier __________we can choose better seats.
A.by that
B.so that
C.for that
D.now that
参考答案：B
第19题单选Jason made sharp comments on Mary’sidea，buthe didn’t mean __________her.
A.Hurt
B.Hurting
C.to hurt
D.to be hurt
参考答案：C
第20题单选——I’msorry about the misunderstanding.
一You__________apologize，itwasn’tyour fault.
A.couldn’t
B.mustn’t
C.wouldn’t
D.needn’t
参考答案：D
Ⅲ.Cloze (30points)
Directions:Foreach blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, Cand D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Where do cars get their energy from? For most cars，theanswer is petrol. 21___________somecars use electricity.These cars have 22
__________motorsthat get their power from large batteries.
In 23，thereare even cars that have 24__________an electric motor and a petrol motor.These types of cars are 25__________hybrid(混合)cars.Most people tend to think of electric cars as a new 26__________，but they have been around for a long time.In the 27__________19th and early 20th centuries electric cars were common because the technology for petrol engines was not very advanced.
But 28__________the petrol engine became easier to make and more powerful，thistype of engines became the most 29__________.Interestin electric cars was high in the l970s and 1980s because 30__________became very expensive.
Recently，electric cars have again become well-liked because people want cars that pollute 31__________. Electric cars are better than petrol cars 32__________several ways.The biggest benefit is reduced pollution. In areas 33__________there is a high percentage of electric cars，pollution is not that serious.The second benefit of electric cars is a 34__________inthe dependence on foreign oil.
Several countries don’twant to 35__________onoil from other
countries.Since electric cars can run on electricity from coal or nuclear power stations，thereis less need to import oil.
第21题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.or
B.And
C.Nor
D.But
参考答案：D
第22题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.same
B.special
C.common
D.traditional
参考答案：B
第23题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.time
B.addition
C.detail
D.summary
参考答案：B
第24题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.either
B.neither
C.both
D.all
参考答案：C
第25题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.called
B.known
C.regarded
D.described
参考答案：A
第26题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.instrument
B.intention
C.influence
D.invention
参考答案：D
第27题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.recent
B.late
C.beginning
D.last
参考答案：B
第28题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.before
B.until
C.after
D.unless
参考答案：C
第29题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.difficult
B.dangerous
C.comfortable
D.popular
参考答案：D
第30题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.cars
B.oil
C.power
D.motors
参考答案：B
第31题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.less
B.few
D.much
参考答案：A
第32题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.at
B.on
C.in
D.by
参考答案：C
第33题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.what
B.which
C.where
参考答案：C
第34题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.reduction
B.rise
C.need
D.start
参考答案：A
第35题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.rely
B.keep
C.hold
D.put
参考答案：A
IV. Reading Comprehension (60points)
Directions:Thereare five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by fourquestions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Chooseone best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage one
I talk to strangers for a living and love the challenge of getting their stories published in newspapers.I've been married for years，butuntil six months ago，Icould be a typical absent—mindedhusband.Often l was just nodding when l was supposed to.When my wife asked，“Didyou even hear what I just said?”1would defensively say，“ofcourse I did!”In January，Ibegan to lose my voice.Doctors told me I needed surgery，or my throat would be permanently damaged.Total silence would be required for the first few weeks of my recovery.
Two hours after the surgery，my eyes filled with tears as my two-year-old son looked puzzled because l wouldn’tanswer his questions.I wanted to
talk but couldn’t.Luckily，I'drecorded myself reading some of his favorite books.That would come in handy the next couple of weeks. It had never left.I'd just stopped noticing.I found myself
understanding her better on topics I'd previously dismissed as “thingsI just don’tget as a guy”.Ialso realized my son wasn’tjust talking nonstop but that he often had thoughtful things to say.Even while walking my dog in the woods near our home，Ibegan hearing pleasant patterns in birdsongs.Before my surgery，I'dhave spent those walks on my phone. After several weeks，Iwas fully recovered. Conversation in our house is better now，notbecause I'm talking more.I’mjust listening better and becoming less and less surprised that I like what I hear.
第36题单选According to the passage，theauthor is most likely a __________.
A.driver
B.teacher
C.doctor
D.Journalist
第37题单选What does the wife mean by asking “Didyou even hear what I just said? ”inParagraph 1?
A.Yon should listen to me.
B.You didn’twant to talk with me.
C.You should tell me what I said just now.
D.You didn’thave to nod while you were listening.
参考答案：A
第38题单选What is true of the author after the surgery?
A.He was required to keep silent for the first few months
B.He was worried about his recovery after the surgery.
C.He was unable to communicate with his son.
D.He was unwilling to talk to his wife.
第39题单选What did the author realize after the surgery?
A.His wife was a talkative woman.
B.His house was full of pleasant talks.
C.His son didn’tlike talking.
D.His dog liked pleasant birdsongs.
参考答案：B
Passage Two
Coconut(椰子)isan unusual food for many reasons.It is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant.Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world—itconsists of both “meat“and “water”inside.The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar，as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings;the coconut water is a white and sweet liquid.Portuguese(葡萄牙的)
explorers gave the nut its name in the l5th century, referring to it as coco，meaning“ghost”in their language.The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghost’sface，andthe tree has had that name ever since.
The coconut has varied uses.It is used to make various cooking oils for fast food restaurants around the world to make diet materials.The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates，providinga cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree.This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks.Even the shell itself has many uses，includinganimal food and fertilizer.
And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit.The coconut tree，whichproduces the nut，also produces many useful things.It’s no wonder that the coconut tree has been taken as “thetree of life”. 第40题单选What does the underlined word“edible’inParagraph 1mean?
A.Visible.
B.Collectible.
C.Available
D.Eatable.
参考答案：D
第41题单选The coconut got its name because of __________.
A.its hard shell
B.its white color
C.its ghostlike appearance
D.its round shape
参考答案：C
第42题单选What is the passage mainly about?
A.The history of coconut.
B.Uses of coconut.
C.The discovery of coconut.
D.Types of coconut seeds
参考答案：B
第43题单选What can be learned from the passage?
A.Coconut trees are useful plants.
B.Coconut oil is rare and expensive.
C.Coconut trunks are houses for birds.
D.Coconut fluid can become fertilizer.
参考答案：A
Passage Three
Most students choose “Homestay”accommodation when they study abroad：others select Homestay even if they are not on a study visit.Statistics show that it’sa form of accommodation gaining in popularity all the time. But what is Homestay? And what makes it so popular?
Homestay means living with a family，or“hostfamily”aswe say.There are three ways of doing it：chooseto learn English in a language school near to your Homestay location：
have your English classes in the house with a member of the family who is a qualified teacher;
select not to have classes at all when you visit——apopular choice if you want to do the tourist thing for example.
Even in their busy summer period the organizations that arrange the Homestays will always try to place you with the most suitable host family to match your requirements.Placement(安置)organizationsthink about location，interests，languagelevel，eatingrequirements，allergies(过敏)andother requests you may have.
Though prices vary according to your needs，goodquality Homestay accommodation can be relatively economical--and although you may be charged an extra amount of money if you want your Homestay in or near the city center.Even if you stay further out，youcan expect your journey into the center not to exceed 30minutes.
Not only does Homestay accommodation represent value for money，it also gives you an excellent opportunity to practice English with your host family.This is a very important extra for students who like to speak as much English as possible. But if you plan to learn English，whynot have your English classes in your host family. There’sno better way to learn
English than this—theperfect combination of learning and accommodation combined with the cultural experience !
第44题单选Homestay is an ideal choice for students who __________.
A.plan to visit relatives
B.want to stay at home
C.plan to study overseas
D.want to learn statistics
参考答案：C
第45题单选Who will consider students’requirementsbefore their Homestay starts?
A.The English teacher.
B.The placement organization.
C.The host family.
D.The language school.
第46题单选Which of the following is a key factor affecting the price of Homestay?
A.Nationality of the host family.
B.Eating habits of the host family.
C.Students’languagelevel.
D.Students’specificneeds.
参考答案：D
第47题单选What can be inferred from the passage?
A.The author is in favor of Homestay accommodation.
B.The author is doubtful about the safety of Homestay.
C.The author finds Homestay arrangement complicated.
D.The author finds Homestay accommodation expensive.
Passage Four
Using 1ess energy around the home is easier than you might think，savingyou money while creating a heathier，morecomfortable living space for you and your family. Changing a few old habits can make an impact on your energy bill，your comfort and the environment. Here are some handy tips to make your house more energy-efficient.
Lower the heat
If your home has adjustable central heating，loweringthe room
temperature even slightly can make a difference. You may not feel it，but your wallet will. It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the day.
Hang clothes out to dry
If the weather allows it，headoutside and dry your laundry on a clothesline. The sunlight will help eliminate bacteria and dust. While clothes dryers get the job done faster，theyalso use up energy.By hanging your clothes out you’llbe cutting greenhouse gases by about three kilograms per load.
Take advantage of natural light
Installing large windows on the northern side of your house can help you make use of sunlight’snatural warmth. To stay cool indoors on hot summer days，installblinds(百叶窗)to block the heavy sun.Put your desk near the window，thenyou don’tneed a lamp in the daytime.
Wrap(裹)yourpipes
Be sure your hot—waterpipes are properly wrapped.In an average home，heating water
accounts for more than one—quarterof the energy bill.Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you?
Choose the right size for appliances(家用电器)
When the time comes to replace appliances，selectthose that are both energy—efficientand of the appropriate size for your needs.Don’tbuy bigger ones just because you can.
第48题单选What benefit may using less energy at home bring about?
A.Having a healthier living environment.
B.Improving your work efficiency.
C.Keeping old habits unchanged.
D.Enlarging your living space.
参考答案：A
第49题单选Which of the following is one of the advantages of hanging clothes out to dry?
A.It may help to build a greenhouse.
B.It helps remove bacteria in clothes.
C.It uses half the energy that clothes dryers do.
D.It gets clothes dry much faster than clothes dryers.
参考答案：B
第50题单选What can be installed on the northern side of your house to make better use of natural light?
A.Blinds.
B.Curtains.
C.Windows.
D.Shades.
参考答案：C
第51题单选Besides energy-efficiency，whatelse should be considered when replacing appliances?
A.Replacing time.
B.Reasonable price.
C.Good quality.
D.Proper size.
参考答案：D
Passage Five
As we recently discovered，thereis a Stepmother’sDay，thoughit is not on any official holiday calendar.So，itwould be safe to assume that there is a similar day for stepdads，too.
Right? Well，it depends on what you read.A Google search brought up posts that say，for example，“It’s on father’s day--father’s day is for fathers，step—fathersand people who are like fathers to you-it’sa day for making father figures feel special.”Furthersearching found a Stepfather’sDay Facebook page that says，“Theunofficial Stepfather’sDay is the fourth Sunday of June.”
Unfortunately，asof the publishing of this article，only30people have “liked”the page.Considering that studies show 3.3million men，or11.1%ofU.S.fathers，livewith at least one stepchild，that’sonly a drop in the ocean.
It’sinteresting to note that there is a National Grandparents’Day.President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978.Law! While
grandparents are undoubtedly special people in our children’slives，they are often seen as the most loving family members.But what about the stepparents? The stepparents are the ones who are often the outsiders，the ones who have to endure the hurtful “You’renot my dad!”or “You’re not my mom!”And yet they never give up.
They do their best to overcome the inherent challenges of stepparents and be role models for their stepchildren.These unsung(未被颂扬的)familyheroes deserve “official”days of honor.Perhaps if we are loud enough，President Obama，whohad a stepfather himself，willsign into law National Stepmother’sDay and National Stepfather’sDay.
Are you with me? Follow me and get your voice heard.How cool it would be if we could make this happen!
第52题单选What does the underlined word“that’’inParagraph 1refer to?
A.Father figures who are equally honored in the U.S.
B.30people who support Stepfather’sDay on the Facebook page.
C.3.3million men who live with at least one stepchild in the world.
D.11.1%ofU.S.fathers who live with at least one stepchild in the U.S. 参考答案：B
第53题单选What did President Jimmy Carter sign into law in 1978?
A.The National Grandparents’Day.
B.The National Grandchildren’sDay.
C.The National Stepparents’Day.
D.The National Stepchildren’sDay.
参考答案：A
第54题单选Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “inherent”inparagraph 2?.
A.Unbelievable.
B.Tough
C.Lasting.
D.Inevitable.
参考答案：D
第55题单选What is the reason for setting an official holiday for stepparents?
A.Because they love their role as stepparents.
B.Because they are often treated as heroes in the family.
C.Because they deserve respect and honor as family members.
D.Because they are often seen as the most loving family members。参考答案：C
V. Daily Conversation(15points)
Directions:Pickout appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete thefollowing dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
根据下面选项回答下面试题：
A.Where are you going today
B.That’snot our bus
C.I'll catch up on my reading to kill time
D.There isn’ta cloud in the sky
E.Did you catch the news today
F.How long have you been waiting
G.Have a nice day
H.Don’tforget your book
Mary：Wecouldn’task for a better day，couldwe?
John：Iknow. 56__________.Ilove this time of the year.
Mary：Thisbus seems to be running late，doesn’tit? 57__________? John：I'vebeen here for at least ten minutes.
Mary：Ah，herecomes a bus!
John：Ohgood.Wait ! 58__________.That bus goes downtown.
Mary：Well，itlooks like we’11be waiting a little longer. 59__________，Iguess.
John：Oh，I'mafraid you have no time for that.Here’sour bus.
Mary：Ohgreat! I thought it would never come.
John：60__________!
Mary：Youtoo.
第56题简答填入(56)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：D
第57题简答填入(57)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：F
第58题简答填入(58)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：B
第59题简答填入(59)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：C
第60题简答填入(60)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：G
VI. Writing (25points)
Directions ：For this part，you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100-120words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.
你(LiYuan)在英语学习中遇到了一些困难，希望得到帮助。请给你的英国笔友(Jason)写封信，内容包括：
·介绍你学习英语的经历;
·描述你在英语学习中遇到的困难;
·希望笔友给你一些建议。
参考答案：Dear Mr. Jason，
I am a high school student and now I am going to take the College Entrance Examination. I am writing to you about my difficulties in learning English. In fact, I do well in other subjects, but English is my headache. I can't remember the new words and expressions I learned in class. So I often make a lot of mistakes in multiple choices and can't understand the articles fully because of my poor vocabulary. What's worse, I have trouble in listening to English. I totally can't understand what those people are
talking in English. What should I do? You are an expert in teaching students English. I hope you can give me some suggestions to help me solve my problem. Looking forward to your reply.
（转自：厚学网）
2015专升本英语考试真题及参考答案
I. Phonetics (5points )
Directions:In each of the following groups of words, there, are four underlined letters or lettercombinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one thatis different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
第1题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A.rural
B.ugly
C.product
D.uncle
参考答案：A
第2题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
B.how
C.shower
D.Slow
参考答案：D
第3题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A.cough
B.ghost
C.enough
D.1aughter
参考答案：B
第4题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。
A.disturb
C.climb
D.Rob
参考答案：C
第5题单选选出下面读音不同的选项()。。
A.heat
B.feather
C.deadline
D.Measure
参考答案：A
II. Vocabulary and Structure(15points)
Directions:Thereare 15incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer
that best completes the sentence andblacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
第6题单选These are the pictures of the hotel __________we held our annual meetings.
A.that
B.when
C.which
D.where
参考答案：D
第7题单选I wonder if there is __________university in your hometown.
A.a
B.an
C./
D.the
第8题单选Only in my thirties __________apurpose in life.
A.I found
B.found I
C.I did find
D.did I find
参考答案：D
第9题单选__________his telephone number，
get in touch with him.
A.Forgetting
B.To forget
C.To have forgotten
D.Having forgotten she didn’tknow how to
第10题单选My aunt’s business has been doing poorly，but she’s hoping that her__________will change.
A.duty
B.fame
C.luck
D.emotion
参考答案：C
第11题单选Who should be responsible __________the accident?
A.with
B.for
C.of
D.at
第12题单选It is __________that text messaging while driving is dangerous.
A.necessary
B.sufficient
C.obvious
D.significant
参考答案：C
第13题单选My secretary usually opens my post__________it’smarked “private”.
A.unless
B.if
C.as
D.for
第14题单选Several novels by Mo Yan __________into English so far.
A.are translated
B.have been translated
C.were translated
D.had been translated
参考答案：B
第15题单选The pianist didn’t__________until the last minute before the concert.
A.turn off
B.turn on
C.turn out
D.turn up
第16题单选The old man，togetherwith his neighbors，__________the performance when it began to rain.
A.was enjoying
B.were enjoying
C.has enjoyed
D.have enjoyed
参考答案：A
第17题单选My teacher recommended that l__________as careful as possible when I took an exam.
A.am
B.were
C.be
D.will be
第18题单选Let’sgo to the airport a little earlier __________we can choose better seats.
A.by that
B.so that
C.for that
D.now that
参考答案：B
第19题单选Jason made sharp comments on Mary’sidea，buthe didn’t mean __________her.
A.Hurt
B.Hurting
C.to hurt
D.to be hurt
参考答案：C
第20题单选——I’msorry about the misunderstanding.
一You__________apologize，itwasn’tyour fault.
A.couldn’t
B.mustn’t
C.wouldn’t
D.needn’t
参考答案：D
Ⅲ.Cloze (30points)
Directions:Foreach blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, Cand D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Where do cars get their energy from? For most cars，theanswer is petrol. 21___________somecars use electricity.These cars have 22
__________motorsthat get their power from large batteries.
In 23，thereare even cars that have 24__________an electric motor and a petrol motor.These types of cars are 25__________hybrid(混合)cars.Most people tend to think of electric cars as a new 26__________，but they have been around for a long time.In the 27__________19th and early 20th centuries electric cars were common because the technology for petrol engines was not very advanced.
But 28__________the petrol engine became easier to make and more powerful，thistype of engines became the most 29__________.Interestin electric cars was high in the l970s and 1980s because 30__________became very expensive.
Recently，electric cars have again become well-liked because people want cars that pollute 31__________. Electric cars are better than petrol cars 32__________several ways.The biggest benefit is reduced pollution. In areas 33__________there is a high percentage of electric cars，pollution is not that serious.The second benefit of electric cars is a 34__________inthe dependence on foreign oil.
Several countries don’twant to 35__________onoil from other
countries.Since electric cars can run on electricity from coal or nuclear power stations，thereis less need to import oil.
第21题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.or
B.And
C.Nor
D.But
参考答案：D
第22题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.same
B.special
C.common
D.traditional
参考答案：B
第23题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.time
B.addition
C.detail
D.summary
参考答案：B
第24题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.either
B.neither
C.both
D.all
参考答案：C
第25题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.called
B.known
C.regarded
D.described
参考答案：A
第26题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.instrument
B.intention
C.influence
D.invention
参考答案：D
第27题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.recent
B.late
C.beginning
D.last
参考答案：B
第28题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.before
B.until
C.after
D.unless
参考答案：C
第29题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.difficult
B.dangerous
C.comfortable
D.popular
参考答案：D
第30题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.cars
B.oil
C.power
D.motors
参考答案：B
第31题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.less
B.few
D.much
参考答案：A
第32题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.at
B.on
C.in
D.by
参考答案：C
第33题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.what
B.which
C.where
参考答案：C
第34题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.reduction
B.rise
C.need
D.start
参考答案：A
第35题单选请填写最佳答案()
A.rely
B.keep
C.hold
D.put
参考答案：A
IV. Reading Comprehension (60points)
Directions:Thereare five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by fourquestions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Chooseone best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage one
I talk to strangers for a living and love the challenge of getting their stories published in newspapers.I've been married for years，butuntil six months ago，Icould be a typical absent—mindedhusband.Often l was just nodding when l was supposed to.When my wife asked，“Didyou even hear what I just said?”1would defensively say，“ofcourse I did!”In January，Ibegan to lose my voice.Doctors told me I needed surgery，or my throat would be permanently damaged.Total silence would be required for the first few weeks of my recovery.
Two hours after the surgery，my eyes filled with tears as my two-year-old son looked puzzled because l wouldn’tanswer his questions.I wanted to
talk but couldn’t.Luckily，I'drecorded myself reading some of his favorite books.That would come in handy the next couple of weeks. It had never left.I'd just stopped noticing.I found myself
understanding her better on topics I'd previously dismissed as “thingsI just don’tget as a guy”.Ialso realized my son wasn’tjust talking nonstop but that he often had thoughtful things to say.Even while walking my dog in the woods near our home，Ibegan hearing pleasant patterns in birdsongs.Before my surgery，I'dhave spent those walks on my phone. After several weeks，Iwas fully recovered. Conversation in our house is better now，notbecause I'm talking more.I’mjust listening better and becoming less and less surprised that I like what I hear.
第36题单选According to the passage，theauthor is most likely a __________.
A.driver
B.teacher
C.doctor
D.Journalist
第37题单选What does the wife mean by asking “Didyou even hear what I just said? ”inParagraph 1?
A.Yon should listen to me.
B.You didn’twant to talk with me.
C.You should tell me what I said just now.
D.You didn’thave to nod while you were listening.
参考答案：A
第38题单选What is true of the author after the surgery?
A.He was required to keep silent for the first few months
B.He was worried about his recovery after the surgery.
C.He was unable to communicate with his son.
D.He was unwilling to talk to his wife.
第39题单选What did the author realize after the surgery?
A.His wife was a talkative woman.
B.His house was full of pleasant talks.
C.His son didn’tlike talking.
D.His dog liked pleasant birdsongs.
参考答案：B
Passage Two
Coconut(椰子)isan unusual food for many reasons.It is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant.Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world—itconsists of both “meat“and “water”inside.The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar，as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings;the coconut water is a white and sweet liquid.Portuguese(葡萄牙的)
explorers gave the nut its name in the l5th century, referring to it as coco，meaning“ghost”in their language.The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghost’sface，andthe tree has had that name ever since.
The coconut has varied uses.It is used to make various cooking oils for fast food restaurants around the world to make diet materials.The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates，providinga cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree.This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks.Even the shell itself has many uses，includinganimal food and fertilizer.
And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit.The coconut tree，whichproduces the nut，also produces many useful things.It’s no wonder that the coconut tree has been taken as “thetree of life”. 第40题单选What does the underlined word“edible’inParagraph 1mean?
A.Visible.
B.Collectible.
C.Available
D.Eatable.
参考答案：D
第41题单选The coconut got its name because of __________.
A.its hard shell
B.its white color
C.its ghostlike appearance
D.its round shape
参考答案：C
第42题单选What is the passage mainly about?
A.The history of coconut.
B.Uses of coconut.
C.The discovery of coconut.
D.Types of coconut seeds
参考答案：B
第43题单选What can be learned from the passage?
A.Coconut trees are useful plants.
B.Coconut oil is rare and expensive.
C.Coconut trunks are houses for birds.
D.Coconut fluid can become fertilizer.
参考答案：A
Passage Three
Most students choose “Homestay”accommodation when they study abroad：others select Homestay even if they are not on a study visit.Statistics show that it’sa form of accommodation gaining in popularity all the time. But what is Homestay? And what makes it so popular?
Homestay means living with a family，or“hostfamily”aswe say.There are three ways of doing it：chooseto learn English in a language school near to your Homestay location：
have your English classes in the house with a member of the family who is a qualified teacher;
select not to have classes at all when you visit——apopular choice if you want to do the tourist thing for example.
Even in their busy summer period the organizations that arrange the Homestays will always try to place you with the most suitable host family to match your requirements.Placement(安置)organizationsthink about location，interests，languagelevel，eatingrequirements，allergies(过敏)andother requests you may have.
Though prices vary according to your needs，goodquality Homestay accommodation can be relatively economical--and although you may be charged an extra amount of money if you want your Homestay in or near the city center.Even if you stay further out，youcan expect your journey into the center not to exceed 30minutes.
Not only does Homestay accommodation represent value for money，it also gives you an excellent opportunity to practice English with your host family.This is a very important extra for students who like to speak as much English as possible. But if you plan to learn English，whynot have your English classes in your host family. There’sno better way to learn
English than this—theperfect combination of learning and accommodation combined with the cultural experience !
第44题单选Homestay is an ideal choice for students who __________.
A.plan to visit relatives
B.want to stay at home
C.plan to study overseas
D.want to learn statistics
参考答案：C
第45题单选Who will consider students’requirementsbefore their Homestay starts?
A.The English teacher.
B.The placement organization.
C.The host family.
D.The language school.
第46题单选Which of the following is a key factor affecting the price of Homestay?
A.Nationality of the host family.
B.Eating habits of the host family.
C.Students’languagelevel.
D.Students’specificneeds.
参考答案：D
第47题单选What can be inferred from the passage?
A.The author is in favor of Homestay accommodation.
B.The author is doubtful about the safety of Homestay.
C.The author finds Homestay arrangement complicated.
D.The author finds Homestay accommodation expensive.
Passage Four
Using 1ess energy around the home is easier than you might think，savingyou money while creating a heathier，morecomfortable living space for you and your family. Changing a few old habits can make an impact on your energy bill，your comfort and the environment. Here are some handy tips to make your house more energy-efficient.
Lower the heat
If your home has adjustable central heating，loweringthe room
temperature even slightly can make a difference. You may not feel it，but your wallet will. It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the day.
Hang clothes out to dry
If the weather allows it，headoutside and dry your laundry on a clothesline. The sunlight will help eliminate bacteria and dust. While clothes dryers get the job done faster，theyalso use up energy.By hanging your clothes out you’llbe cutting greenhouse gases by about three kilograms per load.
Take advantage of natural light
Installing large windows on the northern side of your house can help you make use of sunlight’snatural warmth. To stay cool indoors on hot summer days，installblinds(百叶窗)to block the heavy sun.Put your desk near the window，thenyou don’tneed a lamp in the daytime.
Wrap(裹)yourpipes
Be sure your hot—waterpipes are properly wrapped.In an average home，heating water
accounts for more than one—quarterof the energy bill.Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you?
Choose the right size for appliances(家用电器)
When the time comes to replace appliances，selectthose that are both energy—efficientand of the appropriate size for your needs.Don’tbuy bigger ones just because you can.
第48题单选What benefit may using less energy at home bring about?
A.Having a healthier living environment.
B.Improving your work efficiency.
C.Keeping old habits unchanged.
D.Enlarging your living space.
参考答案：A
第49题单选Which of the following is one of the advantages of hanging clothes out to dry?
A.It may help to build a greenhouse.
B.It helps remove bacteria in clothes.
C.It uses half the energy that clothes dryers do.
D.It gets clothes dry much faster than clothes dryers.
参考答案：B
第50题单选What can be installed on the northern side of your house to make better use of natural light?
A.Blinds.
B.Curtains.
C.Windows.
D.Shades.
参考答案：C
第51题单选Besides energy-efficiency，whatelse should be considered when replacing appliances?
A.Replacing time.
B.Reasonable price.
C.Good quality.
D.Proper size.
参考答案：D
Passage Five
As we recently discovered，thereis a Stepmother’sDay，thoughit is not on any official holiday calendar.So，itwould be safe to assume that there is a similar day for stepdads，too.
Right? Well，it depends on what you read.A Google search brought up posts that say，for example，“It’s on father’s day--father’s day is for fathers，step—fathersand people who are like fathers to you-it’sa day for making father figures feel special.”Furthersearching found a Stepfather’sDay Facebook page that says，“Theunofficial Stepfather’sDay is the fourth Sunday of June.”
Unfortunately，asof the publishing of this article，only30people have “liked”the page.Considering that studies show 3.3million men，or11.1%ofU.S.fathers，livewith at least one stepchild，that’sonly a drop in the ocean.
It’sinteresting to note that there is a National Grandparents’Day.President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978.Law! While
grandparents are undoubtedly special people in our children’slives，they are often seen as the most loving family members.But what about the stepparents? The stepparents are the ones who are often the outsiders，the ones who have to endure the hurtful “You’renot my dad!”or “You’re not my mom!”And yet they never give up.
They do their best to overcome the inherent challenges of stepparents and be role models for their stepchildren.These unsung(未被颂扬的)familyheroes deserve “official”days of honor.Perhaps if we are loud enough，President Obama，whohad a stepfather himself，willsign into law National Stepmother’sDay and National Stepfather’sDay.
Are you with me? Follow me and get your voice heard.How cool it would be if we could make this happen!
第52题单选What does the underlined word“that’’inParagraph 1refer to?
A.Father figures who are equally honored in the U.S.
B.30people who support Stepfather’sDay on the Facebook page.
C.3.3million men who live with at least one stepchild in the world.
D.11.1%ofU.S.fathers who live with at least one stepchild in the U.S. 参考答案：B
第53题单选What did President Jimmy Carter sign into law in 1978?
A.The National Grandparents’Day.
B.The National Grandchildren’sDay.
C.The National Stepparents’Day.
D.The National Stepchildren’sDay.
参考答案：A
第54题单选Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “inherent”inparagraph 2?.
A.Unbelievable.
B.Tough
C.Lasting.
D.Inevitable.
参考答案：D
第55题单选What is the reason for setting an official holiday for stepparents?
A.Because they love their role as stepparents.
B.Because they are often treated as heroes in the family.
C.Because they deserve respect and honor as family members.
D.Because they are often seen as the most loving family members。参考答案：C
V. Daily Conversation(15points)
Directions:Pickout appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete thefollowing dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
根据下面选项回答下面试题：
A.Where are you going today
B.That’snot our bus
C.I'll catch up on my reading to kill time
D.There isn’ta cloud in the sky
E.Did you catch the news today
F.How long have you been waiting
G.Have a nice day
H.Don’tforget your book
Mary：Wecouldn’task for a better day，couldwe?
John：Iknow. 56__________.Ilove this time of the year.
Mary：Thisbus seems to be running late，doesn’tit? 57__________? John：I'vebeen here for at least ten minutes.
Mary：Ah，herecomes a bus!
John：Ohgood.Wait ! 58__________.That bus goes downtown.
Mary：Well，itlooks like we’11be waiting a little longer. 59__________，Iguess.
John：Oh，I'mafraid you have no time for that.Here’sour bus.
Mary：Ohgreat! I thought it would never come.
John：60__________!
Mary：Youtoo.
第56题简答填入(56)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：D
第57题简答填入(57)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：F
第58题简答填入(58)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：B
第59题简答填入(59)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：C
第60题简答填入(60)处的最佳答案是()。
参考答案：G
VI. Writing (25points)
Directions ：For this part，you are supposed to write an essay in English in 100-120words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.
你(LiYuan)在英语学习中遇到了一些困难，希望得到帮助。请给你的英国笔友(Jason)写封信，内容包括：
·介绍你学习英语的经历;
·描述你在英语学习中遇到的困难;
·希望笔友给你一些建议。
参考答案：Dear Mr. Jason，
I am a high school student and now I am going to take the College Entrance Examination. I am writing to you about my difficulties in learning English. In fact, I do well in other subjects, but English is my headache. I can't remember the new words and expressions I learned in class. So I often make a lot of mistakes in multiple choices and can't understand the articles fully because of my poor vocabulary. What's worse, I have trouble in listening to English. I totally can't understand what those people are
talking in English. What should I do? You are an expert in teaching students English. I hope you can give me some suggestions to help me solve my problem. Looking forward to your reply.
（转自：厚学网）