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2009年北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试APart 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 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:

According to a recent surv; ey; employees in many companies today work

longer hours than employees did in 1979. They also take shorter vacations

than employees in 1979. It seems that Americans are working harder today than

ever before. Or are they A management consultant; Bill Meyer; decided to find

out. For three days; he observed an investment banker hard at work. Meyer

wrote down everything the banker did during his long workday. At the end of

the three-day period; Meyer reviewed the banker's activities with him. What

did they find out They discovered that the man spent 80 percent of his time

doing unnecessary work. For example; he attended unnecessary meetings; made

redundant 多余的 telephone calls; and spent time packing and unpacking his

two big briefcases.

76 Apparently many people believe that the more time a person spends

at work; the more he or she accomplishes. When employers evaluate employees;

they often consider the amount of time on the job in addition to job

performance. Employees know this. Although many working people can do their

job effectively during a regular 40-hour work week; they feel they have to

spend more time on the job after normal working hours so that the people who

can promote them see them.

A group of headhunters 猎头 were asked their opinion about a situation.

They had a choice of two candidates for an executive position with an important

company. The candidates had similar qualifications for the job. For example;

they were both reliable. One could do the job well in a 40-hour work week.

The other would do the same job in an 80-hour work week just as well. According

to a headhunting expert; the 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job. The

time this candidate spends on the job may encourage other employees to spend

more time at work; too. Employers believe that if the employees stay at work

later; they may actually do more work.

However; the connection between time and productivity 生产率 is not always

positive. 77 In fact. many studies indicate that after a certain point;

anyone's productivity and creativity begin to decrease. Some employees are

not willing to spend so much extra; unproductive time at the office. Once

they finish their work satisfactorily; they want to relax and enjoy themselves.

For these people; the solution is to find a company that encourages people

to do both.

1. What is the main idea of this passage

A. Many people work long hours but do not always do a lot of work.

B. Most people can get more work done by working longer hours.

C. Most Americans work 80 hours a week; and some work even longer.

D. People can make more money by working longer hours.

2. The management consultant wanted to fmd out

A. how hard the investment banker worked during his work hours

B. when people spent time doing unnecessary work in their office

C. if people needed vacation after working hard for a certain period of

time

D. whether Americans were really working harder than they had done before

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE

A. The more time a person spends at work; the more he or she accomplishes.

ers do not judge their employees' job performance according to

the

amount of working time.

C. Some people work more than 40 hours a week in the hope of getting

promotion.

D. Allemployees are willing to spend extra time at work.

4. The 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job because employers

believe_____.

A. that he is more reliable

B. his example would lead other employees to work longer hours

C. he has better qualifications

D. he could encourage other employees to do a better job

5. The expression “to do both” in the last paragraph is_____.

A. to finish their work satisfactorily and relax and enjoy themselves

B. to pay attention to both performance and productivity

C. to work long hours and have short vacations

D. to relax and enjoy themselves quite frequently

Passage 2

Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:

Many private institutions of higher education around the country are in

danger. Not ail will be saved; and perhaps not all deserve to be saved. There

are low-quaiity schools just as there are low-quality businesses. We have

no obligation to save them simply because .they exist. But many thriving

institutions that deserve to continue are threatened. They are doing a fine

job educationally; but they are caught in a financial difficulty; with no

way to reduce rising costs or increase revenues 收入 significantly. Raising

fees doesn't bring in more revenue; for each time fees go up; the; enrollment

注册人数 goes down; or the mount that must be given away in student aid goes

up. 78 Schools are bad businesses; whether rmblic or orivate; not usually

because of bad management but because of the nature of the business. They

lose money on every customer; and they can go bankrupt either from too few

students or too many students. Even a very good college is a very bad business.

It is such colleges; thriving but threatened; that I worry about. Low

enrollment is not their chief problem. Even with full enrollments; they may

go under. Efforts to save them; and preferably to keep them private; are a

national necessity. 79 There is no basis. for arguing that private schools

are bound to be better than public schools. There are plentiful examples to

the contrary. Anyone can name state universities and colleges that rank as

the finest in the nation and the world. It is now inevitable that public

institutions will be dominant; and therefore diversity 多样性 is a national

necessity. Diversity in the way we support schools tends to give us a healthy

diversity in the forms of education. In ah imperfect society such as ours;

uniformity of education throughout the nation could be dangerous; ha an

imperfect society; diversity is a positive good. Eager supporters of public

higher education know the importance of keeping private higher education

healthy.

6. In the passage; the author asks the public to support_____ .

A. private higher education in general

B. public higher education in general

C. high-quality private universities and colleges

D. high-quality state universities and colleges

7. According to the passage; schools are bad businesses because of_____.

A. the nature of school B. poor teachers

C bad management D. too few students.

8. The phrase “go under” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning

to _____.

A. have low fees B. get into difficulties

C. do a bad ob educationally D. have low teaching standards

of the following statements is TRUE

are many cases indicating that private schools are superior to

public schools.

B. The author thinks diversity of education is preferable to uniformity

of education.

C. A high-quality university is always a good business.

D. Each time fees are raised; the enrollment goes up.

the author's opinion; the way that can save private schools lies

in_____.

A. full enrollment B. raising fees

C. reducing student aid D. national support

Passage 3

Questions 11 to 15 are based onthe following passage:

The fourth-graders atChicago's McCormick Elementary School don't know

Chinese is supposed to be hard to learn. For most; who speak Spanish at home;

it's becoming their third language. They've been heating and using Chinese

words since nursery; and it's natural to give a “ni hao”when strangers enter

the classroom.“It's really fun” says Miranda Lucas; taking a break from

a lesson that includes a Chinese interview with Jackie Chan. “I'm teaching

my mom to speak Chinese.”

The classroom scene at McCormick is unusual; but it may soon be a common

phenomenon in American schools; where Chinese is rapidly becoming the hot

new language. Government officials have long wanted more focus on useful

languages like Chinese; and pressure from them -- as well as from business

leaders; politicians; and parents -- has produced a quick growth in the number

of programs.

Chicago city officials make their best effort to include Chinese in their

public schools. Their program has grown to include 3;000 students in 20

schools; with more schools on a waiting list. Programs have also spread to

places like Los Angeles; New York City; and North Carolina. Supporters see

knowledge of the Chinese language and culture as an advantagein a global

economy where China is growing in importance. “This is an interesting way

to begin to engage with the world's next superpower;” says Michael Levine;

director of education at the Asia Society; which has started five new public

high schools that offer Chinese. “Globalization has already changed the

arrangements in terms of how children today are going to think about their

careers; The question is when; not whether; the schools are going to adjust.”

80 The number of students leaming Chinese is tiny compared with how many study

Spanish or French. But one report shows that before-college enrollment 报名人数 nearly quadrupled between 1992 and 2002; from 6;000 to 24;000. Despite

the demand; though; developing programs isn't easy. And the No. one difficulty;

everyone agrees; is having enough teachers. Finding teacher “is the

challenge;” says Scott McGinnis; an academic adviser for a language

institute and a Chinese teacher for 15 years at the college level. “Materials

are easy comparison. Or getting schools funded.”

11. The best title for this passage might be_____.

A. Next Hot Language to Study: Chinese

B. Next Hot Language to Study: Spanish

Hot Language to Study: French

D. Chicago Is the Place to Learn Chinese

12. The most difficult thing to do is finding _____.

A. enough textbooks for the Chinese programs

B. enough money for the Chinese programs

C. enough teachers for the Chinese programs

D. enough students for the Chinese programs

13. We learn from the passage that_____.

A. Scott McGinnis has been a Chinese teacher for 15 years

B. Jackie Chan is a Chinese teacher at McCormick Elementary School

C. Chicago officials ire required to learn Chinese

D. Scott McGinnis is good at giving his opinions on everything

14. According to the passage; all the following statements are true

EXCEPT_____.

A. the number of students learning Chinese is small

B. Chinese programs have found their way in several major Cities in the

U.S.

C. g0vernment officials don't like the pressure from business

leaders and parents to start Chinese programs

D. China is becoming more and more influential in the world

15 The word "quadrupled" in the last paragraph is close in meaning

to“multiplied by_____”.

A. three times B. four times

C. five times D. six times

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. The driver was at______loss when______word came that he was

forbidden to drive for speeding.

A. a; / B. a; the C. the; the D./; /

17. My uncle's house in the downtown area is much smaller than ours; but it

is twice______expensive.

A. as B. so C. too D. very

18. This magazine is very ______with young people; who like its content and

style.

A. familiar B. popular C. similar D. particular

19. The art show was ______ being a failure; it was a great success.

A. far from B. along with

C. second to D. regardless of

20. Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a______of

exercise.

A. limit B. lack C. need D. demand

21. In our daily life; everyone fails every now and then. It is how you

react that makes a_____.

A. development B. difference C. progress D. point

22. The hotel was awful___; our room was far too small. Then we found that

the shower

didn't work.

A. To begin with B. After all

C. In reality D. As a whole

23. Don't worry if you can't understand everything. The teacher will

_____ the main points at the end.

A. recover B. review

C. require D. remember

24. It is reported that the police will soon look______the case of the two

missing children.

A. upon B. after C. into D. out

25. One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to______healthy eating

habits:

A. grow B. develop C. increase D. raise

26. The company is starting a new advertising campaign to new customers to

its stores.

A. join B. attract C. stick D. transfer

27. Over the past decades; sea ice in the Arctic北极 as a result of

global warming.

A. had decreased B. will decrease

C. has been decreasing D. is decreasing

28. ____ twice; the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we

chained our dog.

A. Being bitten B. Bitten

C. Having bitten D. To be bitten

29. He_____ have completed his work; otherwise; he wouldn't be

enjoying himself by the seaside.

A. should B. must C. wouldn't D. can't

30. Many children;_______parents are away working in big cities; are

taken good care of in the village.

A. their B. whose

C. of them D. with whom

31. If it_____tomorrow; we will stay indoors to have our training

class.

A. rains B. rain C. will rain D. rained

32. The college sports meet was __ till next week because of the

heavy rain.

A. put out B. put on C. put off D. put up

33. Lord Jim_____a private school five years ago with the money

he earned through hard work.

A. finds B. found C. founds D. founded

34. When Bob and his friends came; we____our supper then.

A. had B. were having

C. have D. are having

35. That big dictionary_____Tom two hundred dollars.

A. spent B. paid C. cost D. took

36. It was in 2005 _____we began to introduce this new technique

into our company.

A. which B. then C. when D. that

37. He____the maths examination if he had worked hard enough;

but he didn't.

A. would pass B. has passed

C. would have passed D. passed

38. Since it is already midnight; we______now.

A. had better leaving B. had better leave

C. had better to leave D. had better have left

39. Rabbits are quiet animals;_______they are able to make 20 different

sounds.

A. how B. in spite of

C. because of D. even though

40. There are two rooms in the house; ____serves as a kitchen.

A. the smaller of which B. the smaller of that

C. the smallest of which D. the smallest of that

41. I was so fired then that I fell______in class.

A. asleep B. sleep C. sleeping D. slept

42. I can only stay here for a while; but I'll come again in _____ days.

A. a few B. few C. a little D. little

43. Given the choice between work and play; Tom would surely prefer the ____.

A. late B. later C. latter D. last

44. He began to work for a big company _____ an early age.

A. on B. at C. of D. with

45. James doesn't like pop music; ____does his sister.

A. So B. Also C. Either D. Neither

Part III 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. How an interesting role she played in the film No wonder she has won an

Oscar.

A B C D

47. The famous scientist; in his honor a dinner party will be held tonight;

is to arrive soon.

A B C D

48. The old man was so angry and spoke so fast that none of his children

understood that

A B C

D

he meant.

49. The young man; to make several attempts to beat the world record in high

jumping;

A B C

decided to have another try.

D

50. In the town was found many old people who badly needed money and care.

A B C D

51. As early as the 12th century boys in England enjoyed to play football.

A B C D

52. So absorbed she was in her work that she didn't realize it was time that

she picked up her

A B C D

daughter.

53. In big cities there is an increasingly need for cheap apartments for the

lower middle class.

A B C D

54. The price of meat was much more higher than expected.

A B C D

55. Joe's father has died ten years ago; so he has lived with his mother since

then.

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.

There 56 a king who had twelve beautiful daughters. They 57 in twelve

beds all in one room and when they went to bed; the 58 were shut and locked

up. 59 ; every morning 60 shoes were found to be quite worn through as

if they had been danced in all night. Nobody could 61 how it happened; or

62 the princesses had been.

So the king made it 63 to all that if any person could discover the

64 and find out where it was that the princesses danced in the 65; he would

have the 66 he liked best to take as his wife; and would be king 67 his

death. But whoever tried and did not succeed; after three days and nights;

would be 68 to death.

A prince from a nearby country soon came. He was well entertained; and in

the evening was taken to the chamber 大房间 next 69 the one where the

princesses lay in their twelve 70 . There he was to sit and 71 where they

went to dance; and; in order 72 nothing could happen without him hearing

it; the door of his 73 was left open. But the prince soon went to sleep;

and when; he 74 in the morning he found that the princesses had all been

dancing; 75 the soles of their shoes were full of holes.

56. A. was B. were C. is D. are

57. A. did B. slept C. washed D. kicked

58. A. chairs B. desks C. doors D. roofs

59. A. So B. Therefore C. Then D. However

60. A. their B. your C. our D. her

61. A. make out B. take out C. find out D. speak out

62. A. when B. what C. why D. where

63. A. know B. knowing C. knows D. known

64. A. story B. secret C. news D. idea

65. A. night B. day C. afternoon D. morning

66. A. one B. it C. some D. that

67. A. before B. after C. of D. below

68. A. made B. passed C. put D. handed

69. A. by B. to C. at D. on

70. A. boxes B. buckets C. sofas D. beds

71. A. notice B. keep C. watch D. hit

72. A. that B. which C. who D. whose

73. A. kitchen B. classroom C. chamber D. restaurant

74. A. ate B. awoke C. slept D. ran

75. A. for B. so C. but D. though

Part V 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 Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify

their meanings in the context.

76. Apparently; many people believe that the more time a person spends at

work; the more he or she accomplishes.

77. In fact; many studies indicate that after a certain point; anyone's

productivity and creativity begin to decrease.

78. Schools are bad businesses; whether public or private; not usually

becauseof. bad management but because of the nature of the business.

79. There is no basis for arguing that private schools are bound to be better

than public schools.

80. The number of students learning Chinese is tiny compared withn how many

study Spanish or French..

SectionB

Directions：In this part there are five sentences in Chinese．You should

translate them into English．Be sure to write clearly．

81．我们期待和你一起工作..

82．他一到上海就给我打了一个长途电话..

83．你知道会议开始的确切时间吗

84．她将成功归因于努力工作..

85．村里的每个人都喜欢他;因为他对人很友好..

A卷参考答案：

1~15 ADCBA CABBD ACACB

16~45 AABAB BABCB BCBBB A CDBC DCBDA AAC BD

46~55 AB DAB DBCCA

56~75 ABCDA CDDBA ABCBD CACBA

76显然;很多人认为一个人花在工作上的时间越多;他完成的工作就越多..

77事实上;许多研究结果表明在工作到一定程度后;任何人的生产力和创造力都会开始下降..

78学校经营不善;无论是公立学校还是私立学校;原因并不在于管理糟糕;而在于学校经营本身..

79 私立学校一定好于公立学校这一说法并无依据..

80 与学习西班牙语和法语的学生数量相比;学习中文的学生还很少..

81 We are looking forward to working with you.

82 He gave me a long-distance calls upon his arrival at Shanghai.

83 Do you know when exactly the meeting is to begin

84 She owes her success to hard work. .

85 Everyone in the village liked him because he was very friendly people.