2017年5月北京成人英语三级考试真题

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1、-地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2021.05.06Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howard Hughes. (76) He was one of the richest andmost powerful men of his time. He bad everything: good look success, power, and a lot of money. But h

2、edidn thave lave or friendship because he couldn tbuy them. All his life he used his money to control everything and everyone around him. I n the end, he lost control of everything, even himself.Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston, Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool Company. He was a wo

3、rkaholic工作狂and made a lot of money. He bought everything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so Howard could get into them. From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless businessman.Hughes smother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only child. She pr

4、otected him and gave him everything. Unfortunately Allene had mentalproblems. (77)She was afraid of germs and diseases. She was obsessed with Howards health ，and he became obsessed win it too.Allene died when Howard was 16 years old. Two years later his father died. Hughes inherited the Hughes Tool

5、Com pany. Then he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved to Los Angeles, California. It was there that Howard Hughes began to become a legend. Hughes began to invest his money in movies. He became an important producer soon after he moved to California. He worked hard, but he also played hard. He beca

6、me obsessed with power and control. When he couldn tget so mething legally, he gave money politicians and businessmen so they would help him. He owned a lot of businesses, includi ng airplane companies, a movie studio, Las Vegas hotels, gold and silver mines, and radio and television stations. Once

7、he bought a television studio so he could watch movies all night He also bought a hotel because he wanted to stay in his favorit e room for one weekend.1.According to the passage ,Howard Hughes was hot _.A. good-looking B. wealthy C. friendly D. powerful2.Which of the following about Hughes father i

8、s NOT TRUE?A.He started the Hughes Tool Company.B.He liked to spend money.C.He worked hard.D.He drank alcohol a lot.3.Howard Hughes parents died _.A. when he was 16 years oldB. before he was 19 years oldC. after he got marriedD. after he moved to California4.The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably

9、 means .-1-A. troubled B. reduced C. related D. informed5. From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was _. A. education B. love C. money D. good looksPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Half of the worlds coral reefs珊瑚礁have died in the last 30 years. No

10、w scientists are racing to ensure that the rest survive. Even if global warning were to rightnow, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to address the problem, the reefs may be headed for total extinction灭绝.(78) The planetshealth depends on the

11、 survival of coral reefs. They described as“ therainforests of the sea, because they provide shelter for a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that pr otect coastlines from the full force of powerful storms.Coral are used in medical research for cures to diseases. They

12、 are key to local economies as well, since the reefs attr act tourists, the fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dolllars.（ 79Corals are particular sensitive to changes in temperature. A rise of just 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals to drive out the algae水藻 . Then the c

13、orals turn white in a process called “ bleaching . Corals can recover from short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest in recorded histo ry, coral reefs around the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is es

14、timated that even under the best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover.Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global climate change that most concerns scientists. Scientists remain hopeful thatit snot too late t

15、o save the reefs, and some are moving ahead onexperiments to accomplish that goal.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Rising Global TemperaturesB.Rain forests are in DangerC.Coral Reefs Face ExtinctionD.Global Climate Change7.The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in me

16、aning to _.A.break down B.stick to C.go over D.deal with8.Why are coral reefs called the rainforests of the sea?A.Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.B.Because they can protect our coasts from storms.-2-C.Because they might supply natural medicines.D.Because they look like rainforest

17、s.9.The corals turn _ in the process of “ bleaching.A.red B.black C.green D.white10.According to the passage, _ is the biggest threat to coral reefs.A.pollution B.overfishing C.industrial activity D.dimate changePassage 3Questions 11 to I5 are based on the following passage:Over the years, college s

18、tudents have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned制止bottled water. Until nowThe bottled water ban, which Parted on just a few campuses, has no

19、w spread nationwide to morethan 20 universities. The colleges have cither completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans.Many people believe that producing and bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that b

20、 ottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. arc among the best in the world. Water fountains andreusable bottles with easy access 获取 to filling stations are a better choice.An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of

21、 using plasti c bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $I,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimony a chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.Th

22、e controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. (80) They argue that plastic bottles make UP a small portion of thenationstotal waste. Its unfair to single out单独挑出their product when so many other

23、items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that arc also sold at school.,11.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A.Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of

24、bottled water.C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.12. According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs _ dollars per year。A. 8 B. 20 C. 49 D. 1400-3-13. The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in mean

25、ing to _. A. choice B. control C. argument D. statement14. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense? A.Bottled water is much leaner than tap water.B.Students should have freedom of choice.C.The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way. D.Water is healthier than some sod

26、as and juices.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.B.Plastic bottles may do harm to peopled health.C.The purchase of soft drinks will increase.D.Bottled is cheap and environment-friendly. Part Vocabulary

27、and Structure (30%)16. They have decided to put the meeting _ till next Monday. A. up B. on C. off D. forward17. If you get into difficulties,don thesitate to ask _ advice.A. of B. out C. after D. for18. While we were on holiday, our neighbor took _ our house.A. notice of B. care of C. after D. on 1

28、9.20.I was trying to get into the _ bus when I heard a voice from behind.A. crowd B. crowding C. crowds D. crowded21. Honesty is the most important _ a man should have. A. effort B. habit C. quality D. question22. That student _ his hand every time I asked a question. A. made up B. put up C. rose D.

29、 arose23. He spoke English so well that I took it for _ that he was an American. A. good B. certain C. sure D. granted24. I am very _ to you for your help.A. gratefulB. agreeat C. capable D. enjoyable25. The two girls lookA. same B. alike C. like D. same one26.The children _ happily in the classroom

30、 when the teacher came in.A. talk B. are talking C. were talking D. had talked-4-27. In the road accident the other day three people _，including the driver.A. killed B. were killed C. are killed D. have killed28.Jim sjobis to keep his boss _ of the latest development of that product in Europe.A. inf

31、orm B. to inform C. informed D. informing29.The young man _ visited our school this morning isMaria sbrother.A. who B. which C. whoseD. what30. I mawfully tired and can tgo any farther, Ted. Let shave a rest, _? A. shall we B. will you C. can you D. may I31 . _ the manager will come or notdoesn tmat

32、ter much.A. Whether B. That C. If D. What32. The American and the British _ a large number of social customs. A. join B. take C. share D. make33.Martin, when you go to the meeting tomorrow, _ your iPad with you.A. bring B. take C. fetch D. put34. It is a three-storey house and the kitchen is on the

33、_ floor. A. ground B. earth C. soil D. land35. The kids were especially _ the coming Christmas because they would get lots of presents from theirparents and uncles.A. coming up with B. looking forward to C. making up for D. getting rid of36. The used car I bought cost four _ pounds.A. thousands B. t

34、housand of C. thousands of D. thousand37. Whatsthe matter with you? You _ so pale. A. are looking B. look C. have looked D. looked38. With the guide _ the way, we set off on foot into the dark night. A. leading B. to lead C. led D. being led39. I tore open the box only _ that some papers were missin

35、g.A. discovering B. to discover C. discovered D. discover40. Either my parents or my elder brother _ going to water the garden. A. are B. is C. hasD. have41. Can you image why _?A. did the boy say that B. the boy said that C. did the boy say D. the boy said 42. Although it is raining hard _-5-A. Tom

36、 still wants to go outB. and Tom still wants to go outC. that Tom still wants to go outD. but Tom still wants to go out43. I went to _ Shanghai yesterday. On _ train I met a famous pop star. A. the; / B. /; the C. the; the D. /; /44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music.A. Both B. All C

37、. Each D. Either44. _ of the two brothers are fond of classical music. A. Both B. All C. Each D. Either45. There are not _ students in Class One as in Class Two. A. so many B. so much C. more D. much morePart III.挑错题46. Hardly I had sat down when I heard someone knock at the door. A B C D47. Nobody

38、believed that his excuse for being late was why his car broke downon his way to work.A B C D48. I wish I finished writing the essay yesterday, but I was too busy. A B C D49. Tomsfather, as well as his mother, ask him to stay in New York for a fewmore days. A B CD50. After afew weeks with him, I felt

39、 sorry for to be unfriendly to him at first.51. Robert is a great basketball fan and love Kobe Bryant very much. A B C D52. The puzzle wasso difficult that I gave up itin the end. A B C D53.In March when spring is already here, we usually plant many young trees onboth side of the street.A BC D54. Yo

40、udbetter to go home now because it sgoing to rainin no time. A B C D55. After they reached the top of the mountain, they felt extremely hungrily andthirty.A B CDPart IV Cloze (10%)When I was young, I spent my summer vacations on my grandparents farm. The summer that I graduated from col lege, I _56_

41、 my grandparents once again. When I arrived, I discovered that there was a family _57_ in progress.Grandpas dog and hunting partner, Rusty, had taken on a very bad _58_ in his old age. He had begun _59_ into the chicken coop(鸡笼 )and eggs. In the eyes of the local famers, _60_ dogs started stealing e

42、ggs, there was no _61_ to cure them. They kn ew there was only one thing to be done _62_ such a dog you had to shoot it and the sooner the _63_.Rusty and Grandpa were old friends. Grandpa certainly didnt _64_ to shoot Rusty, but he knew it needed to be done. The “ eggmoneywas Grandmasprivate income,

43、 so you can imagine _65_ she felt about the problem. _66_ the-6-inexperienced confidence of youth, I told Grandpa that I thought I could“ cure theegg-stealing dog. I wanted to at least have a _67_ to save Rusty slife, and save Grandpa from the sadness of _68_ Rusty.The next morning, I broke open six

44、 fresh eggs and put them in Rusty s bowl _69_ at the door to the chicken coop. Rusty came _70_ and noticed the eggs. He quickly _71_ the eggs andhappily walked off for his nap ( 打盹 ).The following morning I did _72_ thing. I put the eggs a few feet away from the chicken coop, toward the back doorof

45、the farmhouse _73_ Grandma usually fed Rusty. The next day I again moved the bowl closer to the house，and added some dog food to the eggs. Every day I moved the bowl closer to the back door, mixing more dog food and _74_ eggs. By the time the bowl reached the door, it was all dog food and no eggs. R

46、usty bad again become _75_ to lookin g for his food at the back door of the house, and never again went into the chicken coop.56.A. watched B.noticed C. invited D. visited57.A. peace B. stress C. crisis D. miracle58.A. habit B. pattern C. custom D. crime59.A. to throw B. to break C. throwing D. brea

47、king60.A. once B. before C. while D. although61.A. desire B. route C. way D. idea62.A. in B. at C. for D. with63.A. wider B. better C. happier D. calmer64.A. care B. start C. want D. feel65.A. how B. when C. what D. which66.A. In B.With C.On D. At67.A. rate B. space C. pity D. chance68.A. losing B.

48、helping C. worrying D. keeping69.A. next B. right C. behind D. beside70.A. before B. after C. along D. from71.A.saw B. found C. left D. ate72.A. specific B. same C. kind D. different73.A. what B. which C. where D. when74.A. fewer B. more C. little D. few75.A. accustomed B. relate C. interested D. de

49、pressedPart Translation (20%)-7-76. He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time.77. She was afraid of germs and diseases.78. The planets health depends on the survival of coral reefs.79. Corals are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature.80. They argue that plastic bottles m

50、ake up a small portion of the nation s total waste.81.不要放弃希望。82.我会去火车站接你。83.我不能去聚会，因为要准备考试。84.我们刚刚去散步了。85.你喜欢流行音乐吗?答案解析：请注意顺序，可能因为AB 卷的原因，导致局部题号顺序有变化阅读理解题：1.C friendly 原文没有提到他友好。2.D He drank alcohol a lot. 原文没有提到他饮酒。3.B before he was 19 years old.16 岁时母亲死了，18 岁时父亲死了。父亲死之后他才结的婚。4.A troubled 他的母亲害怕疾病，

51、所以此处应该是指她很担忧他的安康。5.B love 此题可用排除法，其他三项原文都提到了。6.C Coral Reefs Face Extinction原文都是在说珊瑚礁濒临灭绝的事情，因此选C。7.D deal with deal with指“解决，处理，符合上下文意思。8.A Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.原文提到珊瑚礁的存在庇护了很多的海洋生物，如同它们的家。9.D white 原文提到在这个过程中它是变白的。10.D climate change 根据原文最后一段可以得出答案。11.A Many universi

52、ties ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.全文都是在讲校园制止或者限制瓶装水的问题。12.D 1400 原文第四段明确说到了是1400 美元。13.C argument 从下文的内容看，这是两方面之间的辩论与对抗。14.D Water is healthier than some sodas and juices. 根据最后一段最后一句的内容可以得出答案。15.B Plastic bottles may do harm to peoples health.由文章倒数第二段最后一句话可以推测得知，瓶装水对人体可能有害。词汇语法题16.C.off

53、 put off 推迟。 put the meeting off推迟会议。17.D.for ask for advice 讨教，求教。-8-18.B.care of take care of 照顾，照看。19.C.attend attend class 上课。20.D.crowed crowed bus 拥挤的公交车。21.C.quality the most important quality最重要的品质。22.B.put up put up ones hand 举手。23.D.granted take for granted 认为理所当然的。24.A.grateful be gratefu

54、l to sb 感谢某人。25.A.same look same 看起来一样。26.C.were talking 过去进展时表过去正在发生的动作。27.B.were killed be + 过去分词，表被动。28.D.informing keep doing sth. 一直做某事。29.A.who who 引导限制性定语从句，修饰the young man 。30.A.shall we Lets 开头的句子，其反义疑问句应该用shall we 。31.A.whether whether.or not.是否，固定句型。32.C.share share sth.同享，共通。33.A.bring b

55、ringsth with sb.某人把某物带来。34.A.ground ground floor底层，第一层。35.B.looking forward to looking forward to sth.期盼某物。36.D.thousand 基数词 +thousand 意思为：几千。固定用法。37.B.look look pale 看起来苍白。38.A.leading 介词 with 独立构造，表示方式。39.B.to discover 考察非谓语。40.B.is 就近选择原那么。41.B.the boy said that 考察从句语序。42.A.Tom still wants to go

56、out 考察 although 的用法。43.B./;the shanghai 前不加冠词， on the train 在火车上。固定用法。44.A.Both Both of 两者都 , ，固定词组。45.A.so many so many +名词复数，很多, ，固定词组。挑错题：46. Hardly I had sat down when I heard someone knock at the door. A B C D答案为 A。 I had 应改为 had I. 考点 : 倒装。做题口诀：主谓下面带划线，倒装通常是考点。(辨错题复习资料)47. Nobody believed that

57、 his excuse for being late was why his car broke downon his way to work.A B C D 答案为 C。why 应改为 that. the excuse was that , / 理由是,(相似构造： the reason is that , )-9-48. I wish I finished writing the essay yesterday, but I was too busy. A B C D答案为 B。 finished 应改为 had finished. 题干中出现了时间状语yesterday ，因此从句谓语应

58、使用过去完成时态，表达与过去的事实相反的愿望。(昨天的课程里专门讲了wish 和 hope 的不同： wish + that 从句 (从句谓语要使用虚拟语气，表示与事实相反的愿望或实现可能性很小的愿望)49. Toms father, as well as his mother, ask him to stay in New York for a fewmore days. A B CD答案为 B。 ask 应改为 asked 或 has asked. 该题考主谓一致性。as well as 前面出现句子真正的主语。(昨晚的语法补充资料中强调了这个考点)50. After afew weeks

59、 with him, I felt sorry for to be unfriendly to him at first.答案为 C。 to be 应改为 being. 介词后面应该出现名词/ 动名词 / 代词作介词的宾语。51. Robert is a great basketball fan and love Kobe Bryant very much. A B C D答案为 C。 love 应改为 loves. 考点为 and 连接的并列构造应该具有一样的语法特征: is 与 love 并列，共同作句子谓语，都应以第三人称单数的形式出现。(辨错题复习资料)52. The puzzle w

60、asso difficult that I gave up itin the end. A B C D答案为 C。gave up it 应改为 gave it up. 宾语为代词时要出现在动词+ 副词的短语中动词的后面，副词的前面。做题口诀 : 代词不常是考点，代词一旦带划线，代词可能是答案(辨错题复习资料)。53.In March when spring is already here, we usually plant many young trees onboth side of the street.A BC D答案为 D。 side 应改为 sides. both 表示两者，因此si

61、de 应以复数形式出现。(昨天下午的课里专门讲了该考点 )54. You d better to go home now because it s going to rainin no time. A B C D答案为 A. to go 应改为 go. had better do , 这个构造在翻译资料中专门给了。55. After they reached the top of the mountain, they felt extremely hungrily andthirty.A B CD答案为 C。 hungrily 应改为 hungry. 该题再次考到了并列构造的构造特点，也考察了

62、形容词跟在系动词/ 半系动词后做表语。56.D visited 此处指的是我又来到了农场。57.C crisis 从下文的描述来看，这是一场家庭危机，猎狗面临被杀的命运，否那么就会引起家庭矛盾。58.A habit 从下文来看，猎狗开场有了一些坏习惯。59.D breaking ,breaking 的形式与后面的eating 相对应。break into 是固定搭配，表示“破门而入。60.A once , once：一旦。表示“一旦狗开场偷鸡蛋.61.C way , no way to do sth ：无法做某事62.D with ,with 表示“对于。63.B better the sooner the better ：越早越好。-10-64.C want want to do 表示“想要做某事65.C what feel 缺少一个宾语。选what 作为 felt 的宾语。66.B with with 表示伴随。67.D chance have a chance do sth：有时机做某事。68.A losing 从文意来看是表示失去猎狗的悲伤。69.B right right 此处是副词，修饰at the door ，意思是：就在鸡笼门口。70.C along come along：出现。