广东省专插本英语2013年历年题集(含答案).doc

广东省2013年普通高等学校本科插班生招生考试
英语
Part I Vocabulary and Structure(35%)
Directions: There are 35 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence, and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

1. I’ll accept any job I don’t have to get up early.
A even if B as long as C in case D even though
2. of the two authors thinks that the danger of a nuclear war is increasing.
A None B Either C Both D Neither
3. I walked too much yesterday and are still aching now.
A my leg’s muscles B my leg muscles C my muscles of leg D my leg’s muscles
4. In some countries, is called “equality” does not really mean equal rights for all people.
A which B that C what D this
5. we have finished the course, we shall start revision and prepare for the final exams.
6. The bridge was named the hero who had given his life to save a child.
A after B by C with D from
7. There is no in insisting on the impossible.
A mind B meaning C help D sense
8. The Internet of the fourth generation is now in the experimental stage. The time will come when it possible for ordinary people to use it in their daily life.
A is B will be C must be D may be
9.The shopping mall built a few months ago is in the south of the city .
A located B lied C laid D placed
10. It may be five to ten years we can test this medicine on human patients.
A since B after C before D when
11. Bob, Dick and Tom are 6,8,and 10 years old .
A respectively B respectably C respectedly D respectful
12. Children who are over-protected by their parents may become
A hurt B spoiled C damaged D harmed
13. Your explanation is still not easy enough to understand. Could you give any -examples
A specific B special C specialist D spare
14. Her duties include cleaning the desks and mopping the floor. But she also need to do many other things.
A continuous B routine C initial D constant
15. Robert Owen’ ideas were far the age in which he lived.
A in front of B advanced in C advancing in D in advance of
16. Rural communities are usually more in their child-rearing methods, while in the town there more variety.
A uniform B like C similar D same
17. John Smith Community College is an educational institution to providing higher education for all residents in the community.
A contributed B committed C combined D assigned
18. Mark often attempts to escape whenever he breaks traffic rules.
A having been fined B to have been fined C to be fined D being fined
19. The Dolice were accused of failing to the people about the threat of the terrorists.
A speak B tell C talk D say
20. Radio, television and press are of conveying news and information.
A the most three common means B the three most common means
C the most common three means D three the most common means
21. Backward technologically we are for the moment, we have perfect faith in our ability to catch up with the developed countries in time.
A as B if C so D that
22. We don’t need air conditioning, .
A and neither can we afford it B neither can we afford it
C and nor we can afford it D we can afford it neither
23. The Internet allows businessmen to their goods by showing which items are sold and how fast they are moving.
A keep track of B keep pace with C keep in touch with D keep company with
24. That field a good crop of potatoes last year.
A planted B grew C raised D yielded
25. The destruction of these cultural relics was a loss that no amount of money could .
A stand up to B make up for C come up with D put up with
26. When people do not to acceptable standards of behavior, they are bound to offend other people.
A confirm B conform C confine D inform
27. It was such a big challenge. Luckily, the student was just about to the questions when he suddenly found the answer.
A arrive at B work out C work on D give up
28. Once he starts talking about ancient China, .
A there is no stopping of him B he is not stopped
C there is no stopping him D it is no stopping him
29. They decided to chase the cow away it did more damage to the crops.
A unless B before C until D although
30. The of blood always makes him feel sick.
A sight B look C view D glance
31. In Britain, the best time for sightseeing is spring and early summer.
A later B latter C last D late
32. I should like to rent a house which is modern, comfortable and , in a quiet neighborhood.
A in all B after all C above all D over all
33. When Mr. Jones gets old, he will over his business to his son.
A take B think C hand D get
34. I’ve already told you that I’m going to buy it, .
A however much it costs B however does it costs much
C how much does it cost D no matter how it costs
35. Free medical treatment in this country covers illness of all kinds for all the citizens.
A normal B average C regular D ordinary

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40%)
Directions: In this section, there are four passages, each of which followed by five questions or unfinished statements. Choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage 1
Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line, and others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station café(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.
“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.
“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.
“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again.. “Oh! It’s going backward!” he cried.” A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.” He was puzzled on that.
“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” Said Mike. Tom was so sorry for that. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
36. Tom went into the station café because .
A. Mike asked him to have a cup of tea
B. there were a group of schoolgirls there
C. it was quite early and he could find a seat there
D. he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there
37. What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?
A. Half past twelve B. Twenty to twelve
C. Half past eleven D. Five to twelve
38. From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find .
A. it’s going forward B. it’s going slower
C. it’s going backward D. it’s going faster
39. Which of the following is true?
A. Tom arrived in Paris on time.
B. The next bus left after half an hour.
C. After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer.
D. Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once.
40. Which of the following is the best title of the story?
A. Missing a Bus B. A Careless Man
C. The Clock in the Mirror D. The Mirror of the Station
Passage 2
Baths have long been considered of medical importance to man. In Greece there are the ruins of a water system for baths built over 3,000 yeas ago. The Romans had warm public baths. In some baths, as many as 3,000 persons could bathe at the same time.
Treating disease by taking baths has been popular for centuries. Modern medical baths first became popular in Europe and by the late 1700s bathing had also become popular in the United States.
For many years frequent bathing was believed to be bad for one’s health. Ordinary bathing just to keep clean was avoided, and perfume was often used to cover up body smells!
By the 1700s doctors began to say that soap and water were good for health. They believed that it was good for people to be clean. Slowly, people began to bathe more frequently. During the Victorian Age of the late 19th century, taking a bath on Saturday night became common.
In the United Sates ordinary bathing was slow to become popular. During the 18th and early 19th century, Many Americans were known as “The Great Unwashed!” In one American city, for example, a person was only allowed to take a bath every thirty days! That was a law!
Frequency of bathing today is partly a matter of habit. People know that bathing for cleanliness is important to health. Doctors know that dirty bodies increase the chance of diseases. As a result, in the United States, people generally bathe often. Some people bathe once a day at least. They consider a daily bath necessary to good health.
41. A water system for baths was built by over 3,000 years ago.
A. the Romans B. the Greeks C. the Americans D. the Italians
42. Which of the following statements is true?
A. It’s good for people to have bath only at night.
B. It’s good for people to keep to keep clean by having baths.
C. American people were not allowed to have a bath every 30 days.
D. The more frequently we have baths, the better health we’ll be in.
43. It was once believed that frequent bathing was .
A. necessary B. common C. bad for heath D. good for health
44. The underlined word perfume probably means .
A. a sweet smelling substance B. a hard smelling substance
C. a strange smelling substance D. an unpleasant smelling substance
45. From the passage, we can infer that .

A. bathing has become easier and cheaper
B. everybody in American takes a daily bath
C. a bath a day keeps the doctor away forever
D. bathing helps to reduce the chance of diseases
Passage 3
Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetitive task, yet any carelessness on an applicant’s part can draw a negative reaction from readers. Each company or organization usually uses its own specially designed form that, although it generally asks for the same basic information, may vary in detail. Consequently the suggestions below apply mainly to the approach you should take rather than suggest what you should write.
――When visiting future employers, always carry your personal data record with you so that you can readily search for details such as dates, telephone numbers, and other useful information.
――Treat every application form as though it is the first one you are completing. Write carefully and neatly.
――Use words that describe the responsibility and different aspects of each job you have held rather than list only the duties you performed.
――Particularly describe social activities that show your involvement in the community or activities in which you held a teaching or coaching role.
――Pay particular attention if there is a section on the form that asks you to comment on how your education and past experience have especially prepared you for the position.
――Think this through very carefully before you write so that what you say shows a natural progression from past experience to the job you are applying for. If you can, and if they fit naturally ,add a few words to demonstrate how the position fits your overall career plan.
46. The first sentence of the passage means that .
A. you may have to fill in a long application form
B. the filling-in of an application form takes much time
C. any slight error in the tiring filling-in of the forms should be avoided
D. application forms are usually difficult to read and require good skills to fill in
47. Although all application forms demand the same basic information,
A. different companies may have different requirements
B. different companies may have different attitudes toward them
C. applicants may be required to answer all the questions in detail
D. applicants are very familiar with different application forms
48. Which of the following statements about personal data is true?
A. They will be of much help to your interview
B. They are more important than the interview
C. They should be written as simply as possible
D. They should include all your personal information
49. When writing about the duties of your jobs, you should
A. only describe your social activities
B. list only the duties you performed
C. focus on your involvement in the community
D. try to include more details
50. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage？
A. Nature of Filling in Application Forms
B. Importance of Filling in Application Forms
C. Critical Details for Filling in Application Forms
D. Jobs and Their Filling in Application Forms
Passage 4
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, dressed for going out, took her handbag with her money and her hey in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the Over 60s Club. She always went there on Thursdays. It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone.
At six o’clock she came home, let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke in her house? How? How? Had someone got in? She checked the back door and the windows. All were locked or fastened, as usual. There was no sign of forced entry.
Over a cup of tea she wondered whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door-“a master key” perhaps. So she stayed at home the following Thursday. Nothing happened. Was anyone watching her movements? On the Thursday after that she went out at her usual time, dressed as usual, but she didn’t go to the club. Instead she took a short cut home again, letting herself in through her garden and the back door. She settled down to wait.
It was just after four o’clock when the front door bell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter-box being pushed open. With the kettle of boiling water in her hand, she moved quietly towards the front door. A long piece