成人高考专升本英语模拟考试

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。满分150分。请认真作答。
一、语音学（5分）Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation.
1. Identify the word whose underlined part is different in pronunciation.
2. Identify the word whose underlined part is different in pronunciation.
3. Identify the word whose underlined part is different in pronunciation.
4. Identify the word whose underlined part is different in pronunciation.
5. Identify the word whose underlined part is different in pronunciation.
二、词汇与语法（15分）Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.
6. Let's celebrate the victory of our team in the sports meeting, ____?
7. ____ is late for the examination will not be allowed to enter the classroom.
8. ____ the project on time, they had to work late into the night for several days.
9. —Where do you usually have your hair ____? —At the barber's near the grocery.
10. In the digital era, it is very important not to ____ personal information on the Internet.
11. With more colleagues to help you with the task, you will be relieved ____ pressure.
12. I cannot afford a dinner in that fancy restaurant. Let's try a ____ expensive one.
13. Writing poetry about country life ____ her from the boredom of everyday life.
14. ____ there was no obvious evidence against him, most people thought he was guilty.
15. He ____ at the company for five years before he was promoted to a management position.
16. The decision finally came from the manager ____ all staff should work extra hours.
17. Paul's poor performance in the interview was a big ____ to his mother, who had wanted her son to study at Harvard University.
18. She is the only one in the office ____ can speak English fluently.
19. With the help of the ____ glasses, people now can have a virtual tour of the museums around the world while sitting at home.
20. The doctor strongly recommends that the patient ____ a strict diet to keep healthy.
三、选词填空（30分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable.
21. With over a decade of teaching, Mrs Bishop has many special memories of her students. But one story in particular stands ____.
22. 'I taught Jerushi in 2013,' Mrs Bishop ____.
23. 'She was in Australia alone. Her parents had ____ behind in her home country.'
24. Mrs Bishop supported Jerushi during Year 6 and encouraged her love of ____.
25. Jerushi studied in Australia for ____ few years, but Mrs Bishop lost touch with her.
26. Mrs Bishop lost touch with her ____ she went back home.
27. Then, a few years ago, Jerushi ____ out to Mrs Bishop.
28. At the time, Jerushi's painting was ____ above Mrs Bishop's desk.
29. Jerushi's painting was proof that Mrs Bishop had ____ forgotten her.
30. 'Jerushi told me she was now studying to ____ a teacher just like me,' Mrs Bishop says.
31. 'As a teacher, you often don't realise the kind of ____ you can have.'
32. It was a full-circle moment for Mrs Bishop, who remembers ____ her own teacher a letter five years ago.
33. She remembers writing her own teacher a letter with a ____ message.
34. 'His passion ____ teaching really inspired me.'
35. 'When parents thank me, I ____ them, No, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child's life.'
四、阅读理解（60分）Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer.
Passage One: Last week, a friend from Colorado, who I first met in Thailand, came into town for his sister's graduation. He called me and we met up in a bar. It was one of the best nights of the summer. We retold stories from our time in Thailand, drank a couple beers, and just reflected in the presence of one another. And the best part: he was doing well, succeeding in life while pursuing his dreams. On my way home from seeing him on his last night in town, I got a little depressed. I just forgot how much fun I had with him and why he made my Thailand experience so awesome. And that of course got me missing all my friends: the ones still in Santa Clara, the ones following their music careers, the ones living in Portland that I have just been too dumb to contact. I have just been so caught up in writing, studying for the GRE, lounging about my house, that I haven't made the effort that I certainly should have. Sometimes, we get so absorbed in our own lives that we forget what makes our lives worth living. Humans are social creatures. It is in our DNA. Evolutionary psychologists suggest that because we relied upon social groups in primitive times to survive, we have a negative biological reaction to loneliness today. So go out there and contact a friend you haven't talked to for a while. If nothing else, just check in to see how they're doing. Because even if you haven't spoken for a while, I'm certain that they are thinking of you.
36. What did the author and his friend do in the bar?
37. What can be inferred about the author from Paragraph 3?
38. What is a cause of humans' negative biological reaction to loneliness?
39. What does the author suggest in the passage?
Passage Two: Seagulls don't just steal food from tourists; they also make quite a mess on the boats of the Australian National Maritime Museum. Seagull droppings stain the boats, causing the museum staff to spend many hours cleaning up the mess left by the seagulls. After many failed attempts at keeping the annoying seagulls away, the staff had a brilliant idea. Inspired by the method used at various airports to drive away wildlife, they sought out the Australian Dog Working Centre and adopted Bailey. The three-year-old dog was appointed the new position of Assistant Director of Seagulls and put to work. The highlight of Bailey's morning is chasing the seagulls away from the boats. For the first few weeks, Bailey was a little too enthusiastic about his new role and managed to jump into the water during the pursuit of seagulls. But it wasn't long before he was fitted with a new work uniform—a bright yellow life vest that keeps him floating on water. Bailey even has a special staff ID with his photo and the title of his important position. He has had to get familiar with the museum's waterfront, which he patrols frequently. This is especially important at night when there is no human activity around to scare the seagulls off. The museum staff members are all very fond of Bailey, making sure to give him lots of playtime, walks and affection. He is very well taken care of, with visits to the local animal doctor for grooming scheduled every two weeks. When he is clocked on, Bailey prefers not to be disturbed so he can focus on his job. However, when he is not working, the museum encourages all visitors to come to say hello to their special employee. So the next time you visit the museum, make sure to say hello to this hardworking dog!
40. What troubles the Australian National Maritime Museum?
41. What is Bailey's job at the museum?
42. Which of the following is true about Bailey?
43. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined expression 'clocked on' in the last paragraph?
Passage Three: The recent wildfire in Alberta, Canada, has already burned through 600 square miles of land, and 20% of houses in the city of Fort McMurray; all its 88,000 residents have left their homes. But how do you put out fires this big and intense? Wind, fuel and the slope of the land are three vital factors. You can't do very much about the first one. The firefighters will be paying attention to weather conditions. In an ideal world, the wind would force the flames back on to ground that has already been burned. Fuel—mainly the trees—can be managed in several ways, such as bulldozing it out of the way or starting controlled fires to burn it off so it can't feed the main fire. The slope of the land can also help. Fires burn much more aggressively going uphill than they do downhill. You don't try to fight a fire going uphill. The firefighters will be looking very carefully how they arrange their personnel and equipment on a downhill side of a slope. In a fire that is relatively small and moving downhill, you can launch a direct attack, physically beating the flames out with special tools. You would come in behind the fire, so you're not face to face with flames coming towards you. In addition, fire can spread a large distance away from the fire-front by burning embers carried on the wind, which then start other fires elsewhere. You can actively work on preventing parts of the fire going in certain directions. But this requires resources, such as water bombers—planes that can dump vast quantities of water. They aren't just flying over the top of the fire and releasing water. They usually wet the fuel ahead of the fire or along its sides to stop the spread of the fire.
44. Which factor is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?
45. Why should trees be bulldozed in firefighting?
46. When can firefighters directly attack a fire?
47. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word 'dump' in the last paragraph?
Passage Four: Pittsburgh Arlington, an elementary school in the state of Pennsylvania, is battling chronic absence from school with a community-centered approach that combines care, connection, and practical support. Over half of the school's 353 students frequently miss classes. Many of these students face barriers like a lack of transportation, which the school district does not provide for those living less than a mile and a half away. To tackle this issue, the school worked with the Brashear Association, a local nonprofit, to launch the nanas program. This initiative provides a personal touch, where nanas make cheerful morning wake-up calls to families, often ending the conversation with a heartfelt 'I love you.' In addition, the program offers free bus rides to and from school, ensuring that children who might otherwise miss school can attend regularly. The program currently serves 36 children daily, but demand is high, with about 20 students still on the waitlist. Principal Crystal Caldwell wishes there were more resources to expand the service. Meanwhile, the school is also working on other solutions, like paying staff to walk students home and working together with a nearby church to offer before-school care. These efforts are part of a broader initiative aiming at making school a friendly and desirable place for students. This includes working with local arts organizations to create interesting programs and offering regular motivational talks to encourage attendance. These combined efforts reflect a deep understanding that the causes are complex and varied, requiring the entire community's involvement to address them effectively. Tiffini Gorman, director of partnerships at the nonprofit A Schools, emphasizes the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring that every child has the support they need to succeed. The school's approach highlights the significance of community involvement in creating a positive and supportive environment for students.
48. What problem is Pittsburgh Arlington trying to solve?
49. What measure does the nanas program take to help students come to school?
50. What does the underlined word 'This' in Paragraph 4 refer to?
51. What would be the best title for this passage?
Passage Five: Counting butterflies can reduce anxiety and boost a sense of connection with nature, a study has found. Researchers surveyed participants in the Big Butterfly Count in 2022, in which wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation encouraged people to spend 15 minutes outside counting butterflies to help scientists track how the insects were faring. Surveys completed by 382 people before and after the three-week count period revealed a 9 per cent reduction in anxiety among participants, and a greater sense of connection with nature, as well as noticing butterflies and nature more. Further surveys completed by 345 people, which were sent five weeks after the count, did not find nature connectedness and reduced anxiety had been maintained. But they revealed an increase in general wellbeing compared with before the project. The research, published in the journal Biological Conservation, was carried out by Butterfly Conservation and the University of Derby. The surveys revealed people had a range of positive and negative emotions associated with taking part, ranging from joy and fascination to sadness and concern about declining insects. Richard Fox, head of science at Butterfly Conservation, said, 'This study is the first to prove that the simple act of looking for and counting butterflies leads to a decrease in anxiety. The results suggest that citizen science projects can play a part in improving people's mental health, as well as gathering important data on how butterflies are faring to inform our conservation work.' Carly Butler, lead researcher on the study, said the benefits of reduced anxiety and stronger connectedness with nature were the same whether people just carried out one 15-minute count or did so multiple times. Dr Butler added that participants felt motivated to help butterflies and nature by doing things such as making their gardens butterfly-friendly.
52. Why were people encouraged to participate in the Big Butterfly Count?
53. What did further surveys find?
54. What were people concerned about according to the surveys?
55. What can people do to help butterflies and nature according to the last paragraph?
五、日常对话（15分）Directions: Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue.
56. Nick: Hi, Ryan. Do you know when the test results will come out? Ryan: ____
57. Nick: I'm anxious to see how I did. ____
58. Ryan: I'm not that nervous. ____
59. Nick: I think most of the test was pretty easy, but some of the questions were tricky. Ryan: ____ That won't do you any good.
60. Nick: How could you stay so calm all the time? Ryan: ____
第II卷(非选择题，共25分) Directions: For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in about 100-120 words based on the following situation. Remember to write it clearly.
61. 学生会打算举办一场旧书交换活动。请你给全校同学写一份通知，内容包括：旧书交换的好处(如培养节约习惯、增强环保意识等)；旧书交换活动的时间及地点；可以交换的旧书类别(如课本、小说等)；号召大家积极参与。
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