试卷代号：2155 中央广播电视大学2007一2008学年度第一学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语（教、商）专业 英语阅读1) 试题 2008年1月 注意事项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校（工作站）名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读每题的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 919
试卷代号:2155 中央广播电视大学2007-2008学年度第一学期“开放专科”期末考试 英一语(教、商〕专业 英语阅读}叨 试题 Zoos年 1月 注 意 事 项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校(工作站)名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读每题的说明，并按题 目要求答题。答案必须写在答题 纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效
Part I Look at the following Calendar and finish the questions as required.(30 points,3 points each) Calendar APRIL 1 2 6 April Fools' Hans Christian The Rev.Martin Raphael,the Day. Andersen,the Luther King,Jr. Italian artist, Danish author of was shot in was born in more than 150 Memphis,USA 1483. fairy tales.was in1968. born in 1805. 8 9 10 11 12 William In 1961,Soviet Wordsworth, cosmonaut Yuri the English Gagarin became poet,was the first man in born in 1770. space. 13 14 15 16 17 18 The anniversary Leonardo da Wilbur Wright, The San of the Vinci,the one of the two Francisco assassination of Italian brothers who earthquake and President painter. made the first fire began in Abraham sculptor and flight in an 1906. Lincoln in scientist, aeroplane,was 1865. was born in born in 1867. 1452. 19 20 21 22 23 24 Charlotte William Bronte,the Shakespeare, English the famous novelist. English poet was born in and playwright, 1816. was born in 1564. 25 26 27 28 29 30 Guglielmo Samuel Queen Juliana Marconi, Morse,the of the the inventor inventor of Netherlands of radio Morse Code was born in transmission, was born in 1909. was born in 1791. 1874. Questions 1-10 are based on the Calendar above. Directions:Look at the Calendar above and answer the following questions. 1.When is the April Fool's Day? 920
Part j Look at the following Calendar and finish the questions as required. (30 points, 3 points each) Calendar April Fools' Day. Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author of more than 150 fairy tales, was 阮rn in 1805. The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot in Memphis, USA in 1968. Raphael, the Italian artist, was born in 1483. 10 11 12 William Wordsworth, the English poet, was born in 1770. In 1961, Soviet cosmonaut I uri Gagarin became the first man in Space. 13 14 15 16 17 18 The anniversary of the assassination of Pres记ent Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian pain ter, sculptor and scientist, was bom in 1452. Wilbur Wright, one of the two brothers who made the first flight in an aeroplane, was bom in 1867. The San Francism eart抽uake and fire began in 1906. 19 20 21 22 23 24 Charlotte $ronte, the English novelist, was born in 1816. William Shakespeare, the famous E喇 ish poet and playwright, was born in 1564. 25 26 27 28 29 34 Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of radio transm ission, was born in 1874. Samuel MO[Se, the inventor of Morse Code was比 rn in test. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands was born in 1909. Questions 1-10 are based on the a毯wve. Directions; Look at the Calendar above and answer the following questions. l. When is the April Fool's Day? 920
2.What nationality is Hans Christian Andersen? 3.When was Martin Luther King,Jr.shot? 4.When ws william Wordsworth born? 5.When did Yuri Gagarin land on the moon? 6.How many years ago was Abraham Lincoln assassinated? 7.What is Charlotte Bronte? 8.What is William Shakespeare famous for? 9.What did Guglielmo Marconi invent on April 25h? 10.Who is Juliana? PartⅡ Read passages 1 and 2 then choose an answer from the choices given to complete statements 11-20 based on your understanding of the passage.(30 points,3 points each) Passage 1 Changes in Livelihood AUTHORITATIVE SCHOLARS place China's social development at the 'lower medium level' compared to the rest of the world.China has gone through several twists and turns since 1949,and many people's lives have changed for better or worse as a result.However,today a general improvement is evident.Since 1978 in particular,many people's life-styles have improved at a greater pace than in the previous 30 years. Chinese have not only improved on their diet,clothing,housing and the products they use every day,but their disposable income has also grown as well.By the end of June 1995,rural and urban bank savings amounted to 3,545.8 billion yuan. 921
2. What nationality is Hans Christian Andersen? 3. When was Martin Luther King, Jr, shot? 4. When ws William 切rn? 5. When did Yuri Gagarin land on the moon 6. Haw many years ago was Abraham Lincoln assassinated? 7. What is Charlotte Bronte? 8. What is William Shakespeare famous for? 9. What did Guglielmo Marconi invent on April 25``'} 14. Who is Juliana? Part I Read passages 1 and 2 then choose an answer from the choices given to complete statements 11-24 based on your understanding of the passage. <30画 nts, 3画 nts each) Passage 1 Changes in Livelihood AUTHORITATIVE SCHOLARS place China' s social development at the‘lower medium level’ compared to the rest of the world. China has gone through several twists and turns since 1949，and many people' s lives have changed for better or worse as a result. However, today a general improvement is evident. Since 1978 in particular, many people’s life-styles have improved at a greater pace than in the previous 30 years. Chinese have not only improved on their diet, clothing, housing and the products they use every day, but their disposable income has also grown as well. By the end of June 1995，rural and urban bank savings amounted to 3,545. 8 billion yuan. 921
Figures show that since the 1990s communications equipment,houses,apartments and cars have begun to replace TV sets,refrigerators and washing machines (which in turn replaced bikes, watches and sewing machines at the beginning of the 1980s)as the largest individual consumption items, According to a conservative estimate,China has about 100,000 private cars today.Seven percent of urban residents have installed home phones.The Chinese Post and Telecommunications Ministry plans 120.million new phone lines for the year 2000,or a phone for every urban household.Today fax machines,computers and mobile phones are very common and face a booming market. (China Today,Vol,1,p.42,1997) Questions 11-15 are based on Passage 1. 11.The passage is mostly taken from A.a newspaper B.a magazine C.a novel 12.The sentence "China has gone through several twists and turns since 1949"may mean that A.China has changed for better since 1949. B.China has changed for worse since 1949 C.China has gone through many ups and downs 13.Which of the following is NOT among the list of things that Chinese have improved on? A.Diet. B.Schooling. C.Money for saving. 14.According to the passage,which of the following appeared the latest as the result of replacement? A.Apartments. B.Washing machines. C.Watches. 15. urban residents have installed home phones. A100,000 B.120 million C.Seven percent of 922
Figures show that since the 1990s communications equipment, houses, apartments and cars have begun to replace TV sets, refrigerators and washing machines (which in turn replaced bikes, watches and sewing machines at the beginning of the 1980s) as the largest individual consumption Items, According to a conservative estimate, China has about 100, 000 private cars today. Seven percent of urban residents have installed home phones. The Chinese Post and Teleconununications Ministry plans 120 . million new phone lines for the year 2000，or a phone for every urban household. Today fax machines, computers and mobile phones are very common and face a booming market. (China Today，Vot, l，p. 42，1997) Questions 11-15 are based on Passage 1. 11. The passage is mostly taken from_ . A. a newspaper C. a novel B. a magazine 12. The sentence "China has gone through several twists and turns since 1949" may mean that A. China has changed for better since 1949. B. China .has changed for worse since 1949 C. China has gone through many ups and downs 13. Which of the following is NOT among the list of things that Chinese have improved on? A. Diet. B. Schooling. C. Money for saving. 14. According to the passage, which of the following appeared the latest as the result of replacement? A. Apartments. B. Washing machines. C. Watches. 15. urban residents have installed home phones. A. 100,000 B. 120 million CSeven percent of 922
Passage 2 Car maker:buy 100 Santanas,get 1 free SHANGHAI-The biggest car maker in China started a sales campaign that targets wealthy residents and taxi companies,the two major buyers. Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp,which makes Santanas,is providing loans to buyers in Beijing,and is giving away free cars in Shenyang and Harbin. Businesses that buy 100 or more cars get one free,and taxi companies that buy more than 1,000 Santana cars also get one free. China is expected to produce 450,000 cars this year.The Shanghai automotive company is expected to control 51 per cent of the market.It plans to sell 230,000 Santana cars this year. Enterprises and government authorities are not buying new cars because of tight budgets,so upper-class residents and taxi companies account for most vehicle sales. In Beijing,about 80 per cent of cars sold this year were bought by individuals. Santanas,especially the new 2000 models,have become big sellers.In July,the Beijing Asian Games Village car Market sold 498,28 percent of its sales that month. To boost sales in Beijing,the company is providing loans to individual car buyers.Journalists get the priority. Experts expect China's taxi industry to grow 15 per cent annually. The number of taxis in China is expected to grow by 86,300,amounting to 661,300 this year. At the same time,45,600 old cars will be replaced. Therefore,demand for taxis should be 130,000. Realizing the market potential,SAIC has moved its focus to taxi companies and is providing loans in Shenyang and Harbin.In addition,the company is setting up new repair stations and holding technology seminars. The company's efforts in Beijing,Shenyang and Harbin are a small part of the drive. Promotions in southern cities such as Wenzhou and Xiamen are being planned. Questions 16-20 are based on Passage 2. 16.Which of the following cities is the biggest car maker in China? A.Chang Chun. B.Shang Hai. C.Shen Yang. 923
Passage 2 Car maker; buy 100 Santanas, get 1 free SI}ANGHAI-"I he. biggest car maker in China started a sales campaign that targets wealthy residents and taxi companies, the two major buyers. Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp, which makes Santanas, is providing loans to buyers in Beijing, and is giving away free cars in Shenyang and Harbin, Businesses that buy 100 or more cars get one free, and taxi companies that buy more than 1,000 Santana cars also get one free. China is expected to produce 450，000 cars this year. The Shanghai automotive company is expected to control 51 per cent of the market. It plans to sell 230,000 Santana cars this year. Enterprises and government authorities are not buying new cars because of tight budgets, so upper-class residents and taxi companies account for most vehicle sales. In Beijing, about 80 per cent of cars sold this year were bought by individuals. Santanas, especially the new 2000 models, have become big sellers. In July, the Beijing Asian ('lames Village car Market sold 498，28 percent of its sales that month. To boost sales in Beijing, the company is providing loans to individual car buyers. Journalists get the priority. Experts expect China's taxi industry to grow 15 per cent annually. 1}he number of taxis in China is expected to grow by 86 , 300，arnounting to 661, 300 this year, At the same time, 45,600 old cars will be replaced. Therefore, demand for taxis should be 130,000. Realizing the market potential, SAIC has moved its focus to taxi companies and is providing loans in Shenyang and Harbin. In addition, the company is setting up new repair stations and holding technology seminars. The company's efforts in Beijing, Shenyang and Harbin are a small part of the drive. Promotions in southern cities such as Wenzhou and Xiamen are being planned. Questions 16一20 are based on Passage 2. 16.Which of the following cities is the biggest car maker in China A. Chang Chun, C, Shen Yang. B. Shang }-lai. 923
17.According to the passage,who are the two major car buyers? A.Wealthy residents and taxi companies. B.Enterprises and businessmen. C.Banks and taxi companies. 18.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp according to the passage? A.It makes Santanas. B.It provides loans to buyers in Shanghai. C.It gives away free cars in Shenyang. 19.According to experts,China's taxi industry A.may decline 15 per cent each year B.will increase 130,000 cars each year C.will grow 15 per cent each year 20.“A”in SAIC stands for__ A.Automotive B.Automatic C.Academic PartⅢ Read Passage 3 and decide whether the following statements are true or false.Write T for true and F for false on your answer sheet.(20 points,2 points each) Passage 3 The New York City Marathon:A World Race The New York City Marathon was started by a man named Fred Lebow.It began in 1970 as a small,unimportant race.Only 127 people ran,and just 55 of them finished.They ran around Central Park four times.Few people watched them run.However,over the years,the marathon grew and became more popular. Today,people come from all over the world to run in the marathon.Runners must be at least 18 years old,but there is no age limit.In fact,the oldest runner was an 89-year-old man.Recently,more than 27,000 people ran in the New York City Marathon.Large crowds cheered the runners and offered the participants cold drinks and encouragement. 924
17. According to the passage, who are the two major car buyers? A. Wealthy residents and taxi companies. B. Enterprises and businessmen. C. Banks and taxi companies. 18. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp according to the passage? A. It makes Santanas. I3. It provides loans to buyers in Shanghai. C. It gives away free cars in Shenyang. 19. According to experts, China's taxi industry A. may decline 15 per cent each year C. will grow 15 per cent each year B. will increase 130,000 cars each year 20. "A" in SAIC stands for A. Automotive B. Automatic C. Academic Part m Read Passage 3 and decide whether the following statements are true or false, Write T for true and F for false on your answer sheet. <20 points，2 points each) Passage 3 The New York City Marathon; A World Race Z'he New York City Marathon was started by a man named Fred I_ebow. It began in 1970 as a small，unimportant race. Only 127 people ran, and just 55 of them finished. Z'hey ran around Central Park four times. Few people watched them run. However, over the years，the marathon grew and became more popular. Today, people come from all over the world to run in the marathon. Runners must be at least 18 years old，but there is no age limit. In fact，the oldest runner was an 89-year-old man. Recently, more than 27，000 people ran in the New York City Marathon. Large crowds cheered the runners and offered the participants cold drinks and encouragement. 924
The course of the marathon has changed,too.Instead of running around Central Park, the participants go through the five boroughs of New York City:Queens,Brooklyn, Manhattan,the Bronx,and Staten Island.The marathon begins at the base of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in Staten Island.The runners go across the bridge into Brooklyn.Then they go up through Queens and into the Bronx.The marathon finishes in Central Park in Manhattan.The complete course is 26 miles,385 yards,and takes the best runners less than 3 hours. Although it has changed since 1970,the New York City Marathon is always exciting. Through the years,many unusual events have happened during the marathon.For example, Pat Tuz and John Weilbaker got married a few minutes before the race.Then,they ran the race with their wedding party.Some people run the whole marathon as a family.Other people run the race backwards. In the fall of 1992,Fred Lebow,the founder of the New York City Marathon,slowly ran his last race.He was very ill with cancer,but he did not want to stop running.In October 1994,Fred died.However,the New York City Marathon,and all its excitement, will continue for many years to come. Questions 21-30 are based on Passage 3. 21.The New York City Marathon was started by an old woman. 22.Less than half of the participants in the first New York City Marathon finished. 23.Many people watched the first New York City Marathon. 24.Runners should be younger than 89 years old. 25.The participants used to run around Central Park. 26.The Marathon now finishes in the Bronx. 27.The complete course of the New York City Marathon is now 385 miles. 28.Pat and John took part in the Marathon after their wedding. 29.Fred died in the fall of 1992. 30.Fred died of cancer. 925
The course of the marathon has changed, too. Instead of running around Central Park, the participants go through the five boroughs of New York City; Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan，the Bronx, and Staten Island. The marathon begins at the base of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in Staten Island. The runners go across the bridge into Brooklyn. Then they go up through Queens and into the Bronx. The marathon finishes in Central Park in Manhattan. The complete course is 26 miles, 385 yards, and takes the best runners less than 3 hours. Although it has changed since 1970，the New York City Marathon is always exciting. Through the years, many unusual events have happened during the marathon. For example, Tuz and John Weilbaker got married a few minutes before the race. Then，they family. ran the with their wedding party. Some people run the whole marathon as a Other people run the race backwards. In the fall of 1992，Fred Lebow, the founder of the New York City Marathon, slowly ran his last race. He was very ill with cancer, but he did not want to stop running. In October 1994，Fred died. However, the New York City Marathon, and all its excitement， will continue for many years to come. Questions 21-30 are based on Passage 3. 21.The New York City Marathon was started by an old woman. 22.Less than half of the participants in the first New York City Marathon finished. 23. Many people watched the first New York City Marathon. 24. Runners should be younger than 89 years old. 25. 1'he participants used to run around Central Park. 26. The Marathon now finishes in the Bronx. 27. The complete course of the New York City Marathon is now 385 miles. 28.Pat and John took part in the Marathon after their wedding. 29. Fred died in the fall of 1992. 30, Fred died of cancer, 925
Part I Read Passage 4 and answer the following questions.Make your answers as short and clear as possible.(20 points,4 points each) Passage 4 The McCaugheys:An Unusual Family Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey live in lowa.They have a big family.In fact,they have eight children.But this family is also very unusual.Mikayla is the oldest child in the family. She is 6 years old.The other children are Brandon.Joel,Kelsey,Kenny,Natalie,Alexis, and Nathan.They are all 5 years old.Why are they all the same age?Because they are septuplets!Septuplets are seven children who are born together. It is hard'work to take care of seven babies at the same time.But Kenny and Bobbi did not take care of the seven babies alone.In the beginning,many people helped them.The babies did not sleep a lot.So every day,eight or nine people came to the McCaughey house to help them.Their friends and families helped to feed,clean,and dress the babies.Every week,the septuplets used about 170 diapers!They drank a lot of milk,too. Now the children are older.Bobbi says,"It's easier to take care of the children now. They feed and dress themselves,and they don't need diapers anymore!"The septuplets started school this year.But they do not leave the house.Why?The children go to school at home,like thier big sister,Mikayla.When Mikayla was ready for school,kenny and Bobbi decided to teach her at home. "Homeschooling"is popular.Many families in the United States teach their children at home.The children do all their schoolwork at home.Last year,Bobbi was Mikayla's teacher.Now,Bobbi is the teacher for all eight of her children. Questions 31-35 are based on Passage 4. 31.Where does the MeCaughey family live? 32.What are septuplets? 33.Who helped Kenny and Bobbi MeCaughey take care of the septuplets? 34.Why don't the septuplets wear diapers any more? 35.Why don't the children go to school? 926
PartW Read Passage 4 and answer the following questions. Make your answers as short and clear as possible. (20 points, 4 points each) Passage 4 The McCaugheys:An Unusual Family Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey live in Iowa. They have a big family. In fact，they have eight children. But this family is also very unusual. Mikayla is the oldest child in the family. She is 6 years old. The other children are Brandon. Joel，Kelsey, Kenny, Natalie, Alexis， and Nathan. They are all 5 years old. Why are they all the same age? Because they are Septuplets!Septuplets are seven children who are born together. It is hard"work to take care of seven babies at the same time. But Kenny and Bobbi did not take care of the seven babies alone. In the beginning, many people helped them. The babies did not sleep a lot. So every day, eight or nine people came to the McCaughey house to help them. Their friends and families helped to feed，clean, and dress the babies. Every week，the Septuplets used about 170 diapers!They drank a lot of milk，too. Now the children are older. Bobbi says，"It’s easier to take care of the children now. "They feed and dress themselves，and they don’t need diapers anymore!”The septuplets started school this year. But they do not leave the house. Why? The children go to school at home, like thier big sister，Mikayla. When Mikayla was ready for school, kenny and Bobbi decided to teach her at home. “Homeschooling" is popular. Many families in the United States teach their children at home. The children do all their schoolwork at home. Last year, Bobbi was Mikayla’s teacher. Now, Bobbi is the teacher for all eight of her children. Questions 31-35 are based on Passage 4. 31. Where does the McCaughey family live 32. What are septuplets 33. Who helped Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey take care of the septuplets? 34. Why don’t the septuplets wear diapers any more 35. Why don't the children go to school? 926
试卷代号：2155 座位■ 中央广播电视大学2007一2008学年度第一学期“开放专科”期末考试 英语（教、商）专业英语阅读(1) 试题答题纸 2008年1月 题 号 Part I PartⅡ PartⅢ Part IV 总分 分 数 得 分 评卷人 Part I (30 points,3 points each) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 927
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得分 评卷人 Part II(30 points,3 points each) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 得分 评卷人 Part III (20 points,2 points each) 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 得分 评卷人 Part IV (20 points,4 points each) 31 32. 3 34. 35. 928
得 分 评卷人 Partn <30 points, 3 points each) : -匕 0 1 上 少 曰 : 月 性 0 口 1 上 1 土 : 0 J 8 ‘. 止 j. 工 : 0乙 乃r d. 上 1 上 : ，1 肉卜U .. 人 ， 1 得 分 评卷人 Part III (20 points, 2 points each) 尸a ~(1 介 少 目 勺 d : 月 寸 O J 9 曰 9 目 : O J O U 9 曰 0乙 : Q 白 门了 9 臼 Q 山 : ‘.上 内匕 9 自 ， 臼 得 分 评卷人 PartW (20 points, 4 points each) . . - - - 1 上 9 ︺ 勺 d 月哇 -匕 Q d Cj Cj o d 弓 d 928