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The Entrance Exam for Diploma Program Students

（英语专业专科、高升本入学考试笔试卷）

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Instructions:

l        There are FOUR parts to the written test. 笔试卷共分为四个部分。

l        You should write all your answers on the Answer Sheet. 所有的答案都应写在答题纸上。

Part I  Vocabulary and Grammar词汇和语法 (30 points)                     

Questions 1-15: Choose the best answer from A, B, C and D. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. 从A, B, C, D选项中选择一个正确的答案写在答题卷上。

1. John Kennedy was ___________of the United States.

2. I’ll have a cup of coffee and_________.

3. Betty moved from the dormitory_______ the noise.

4. He ought to have handed in the paper yesterday. That’s what he _______.

5. The paint is still wet. ___________________!

6. If you work hard ___________, you won’t have to sit up all night before the exam.

7. The airplane arrived one hour behind ______.

8. Television keeps us informed about______ events and the latest developments in science and politics.

9. If you ______your name and address on the card, we’ll send the book to you as soon as it is returned.

10.It is said that an immediate review of what you have learnt will help make your knowledge _______.

11. ______his wealth, he is not happy.

12. I always prefer starting early _____ leave everything to the last minute.

13. Bob’s doctor suggests______ for a few days.

14. You _______________ me, because I didn’t say that.

15. We moved to the front row _______ we could hear and see better.

Part II  Cloze 完型填空  (15 points)

Questions 16-30: Choose the best answer from A, B, C, and D. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. 从A, B, C, D选项中选择一个正确的答案写在答题卷上。

For over twenty years Super Tours have been planning holidays to suit individual needs. We don’t offer to do the impossible, we just want you to (16)______yourselves. It is the (17)______responsibility of our party leaders to make (18)_______that your holiday is a success. This year we have arranged a number of coach tours to the Continent for people (19)______in seeing the capitals of Europe, and for those (20)_____ prefer to do something more energetic, we offer a wide (21)______of holidays, for (22)______our trained experts will be ready to give you all the help and guidance you need. We aim to please.

If you haven’t (23)______decided on your holiday, why not (24)______this brochure(小册子). When you have (25)______your choice, telephone us (26)______we shall be happy to assist you in every way (27)______, but we do recommend you (28)______early. There is no need to (29)______about cancellation. If you wish to change your booking at a later date, all you have to do is to let us know (30)______in writing. We will do our best to satisfy you, but for this service we are unfortunately obliged (迫使)to make a small extra charge.

Part III   Reading Comprehension 阅读理解  (40 points)

Passage One

Scientists in the United States are trying to develop a tree that will be ideal for city life. They say that in many cities the air is so filled with poisons that the plain, old-fashioned tree will certainly disappear.

The ideal city tree must have shallow roots. Roots that go down too far get in the way of underground pipes and damage the pipes. On the other hand, the ideal city tree must have fairly short branches. Branches that reach too high affect the overhead lines. The tree must not drop fruit on people’s heads, either.

But most important, the ideal tree for the city must be strong. It must resist diseases. And it must be able to stand the effects of the pollution in the air. The trees can prevent the strong winter wind from coming to the cities. They can also resist the dust in the air and make the air clean and clear. People of the country are looking forward to seeing this kind of tree turn up in the near future. The trees will become the green guards of the country and bring a lot of benefits to the country’s environment and people’s life.

Questions 31-35: Choose the best answer from A, B, C and D. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. 从A, B, C, D 选项中选择一个正确的答案写在答题卷上。

31. According to the passage, a new type of tree is needed in many________.

32. Some scientists say old-fashioned city trees will soon ________.

33. Compared with many old-fashioned trees, the new trees would be________.

34. The last paragraph tells________.

A.    why the ideal tree must be strong

B.    how scientists make trees tough

C.   when the ideal tree will be ready

D.    what a tough tree looks like

35. Scientists might never have started developing ideal city trees if________.

A.   the air hadn’t become so polluted.

B.    water had been easier to supply.

C.   fruit hadn’t been in demand.

D.    birds hadn’t left the city.

Passage Two

    In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film-maker Walt Disney. He had an unusual voice and wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon films for children. When Walt Disney heard Nash’s voice, he yelled “Stop﹗That’s our Duck!”

The Duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film as a wise little hen. Donald lived in old houseboat and wore his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audiences liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very quickly. And they loved his voice, when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody（伪君子）like Mickey.

In the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational films about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons.

Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s children can still see the old cartoons on television and hear that famous voice.

Questions 36-40: Choose the best answer from A, B, C and D. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. 从A, B, C, D 选项中选择一个正确的答案写在答题卷上。

36. Walt Disney_____________________.

A．played the part of Donald Duck

B．made Donald Duck films

C．had Donald Duck’s voice

D．drew cartoons

37.Walt Disney chose Clarence Nash ___________________________.

A．because his voice was right for Mickey mouse

B．because his voice was right for the duck in a new cartoon film

C．because he was fond of playing jokes

D．because he was quite humorous

38. The first Donald Duck film _________________.

A. appeared in 1934

B. was shown in 1933

C. was greatly appreciated in 1966

D. was popular in 1930

39. Today’s children can see Donald Duck________.

A. in new films

B. at the cinema

C. on television

D. in storybooks

40. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Clarence Nash had Donald Duck’s voice.

B. People liked Donald Duck better because he was lazy and greedy and became angry quickly.

C. Donald Duck’s voice disappeared in 1966 and there were no more new cartoons.

D. Mickey Mouse wasn’t a goody-goody.

Passage Three

You will be aware that it is not only the building that matters but also the area it is in, or rather how easy it is to get out of that area, especially when you are going to work in the morning. So if you’ve got a certain place in mind, find out which buses and trains go to the various parts of the district and how often they are. It is sometimes more difficult and inconvenient to travel a few miles when you have to change buses twice.

The difference in fares could be reflected in the fact that a house outside a city area was cheaper. If you know your exact needs it may be worth putting in an advertisement yourself.

Your personal needs and circumstances will be very important but also consider your family: how far from the center will heavy shopping bags have to be carried; and how long will it take the children to travel to and from school; will elderly relations living with you find the nearest bus-stop too far to stop? You will also want to check that there are no plans for future developments, such as a motorway past your front door or complete redevelopment on a surrounding space. Your local authority planning officer can advise you on these matters.

Questions 41-45: Choose the best answer from A, B, C and D. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. 从A, B, C, D 选项中选择一个正确的答案写在答题卷上。

41.A house buyer needs to consider not only the building itself, but also _____________.

A. the shopping facilities nearby

B. the transport facilities nearby

C. the sports facilities nearby

D. the entertainment facilities nearby

42.What may make travel to work more difficult?

A. The distance that has to be traveled.

B. The necessity of taking both a bus and a train.

C. The slowness and unreliability of services.

D. The fact that more than one bus has to be used.

43. Putting an advertisement in the newspaper would be useful to a house buyer only if _________________________________________.

A. he really knows what he wants

B. he puts it in himself

C. this is the only choice

D. he thinks the result will balance the expense

44. A house buyer needs to consider all of the following in buying a house outside a city area EXCEPT _________________.

A.   his personal needs

B.   his personal circumstances

C.   his relatives

D.   his family

45. Living in the suburbs of a town may mean________.

A. the children have to walk to school

B. one meets his friends less

C. elderly people will become increasingly unable to go out of the house

D. there are not many public places of entertainment for people to go to

Passage Four

America is growing older. Fifty years ago, only 4 out of every 100 people in the United States were 65 or older. Today, 10 out of every 100 Americans are over 65. The aging of the population will affect American society in many ways ¾ education, medicine, and business. Quietly, the graying of America has made us a very different society ¾ one in which people have a quite different idea of what kind of behavior(行为) is suitable(合适) at various ages.

A person’s age no longer tells you anything about his/her social position, marriage or health. There’s no longer a particular year in which one goes to school or goes to work or gets married or starts a family. The social clock that kept us on time and told us when to go to school, get a job, or stop working isn’t as strong as it used to be. It doesn’t surprise us to hear of a 29-year-old university president or a 35-year-old grandmother, or a 70-year-old man who has become a father for the first time. Public ideas are changing.

Many people say, ‘I am much younger than my mother ¾ or my father’. No one says ‘Act your age’ anymore. We’ve stopped looking with surprise at older people who act in youthful ways.

Questions 46-50: Choose the best answer from A, B, C and D. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. 从A, B, C, D 选项中选择一个正确的答案写在答题卷上。

46. It can be learnt from the text that the aging of the population in America______________.

A. has made people feel younger

B. has changed people’s social position

C. has changed people’s understanding of age

D. has slowed down the country's social development

47. The underlined word ‘one’ in Line 4 refers to______.

A. a society   B. America         C. a place    D. population

48. “Act your age” means that people should ______________________.

A. be active when they are old

B. do the right thing at the right age

C. show respect for their parents young or old

D. take more physical exercise suitable to their age

49. If a 25-year-old man becomes general manager of a big firm, the writer of the text would most probably consider it ________.

A. normal      B. wonderful    C. unbelievable     D. unreasonable

50. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. About 10 % of the US population now is above 65.

B. The aging of America affects its business.

C. People are worrying about getting old.

D. People are not surprised to see old people act in youthful ways.

Part IV  Writing           (15 points)

For this part, you have 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Books are Treasures. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline below.

以Books are Treasures为题，写一篇100字左右的英语作文。作文应以下列论点为提纲，但不要逐字翻译。考试时间是30分钟。

1．书籍是我们的好朋友

2．书籍拓展我们的视野