2023年北京市专升本英语模拟真题及答案.doc

北京市 2023 年高职升本科招生统一考试

英语
考生注意：1. 答案必须写在答题纸上。
2. 本试卷共 8 页，满分为 100 分，考试时间为 120 分钟。

Part I

Vocabulary and Structure

Directions: In this part, there are 15 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most
appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked with A., B., C. and D. Then you should write the letter in
the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

1. It is raining so


that we can


go out without an umbrella.

A. hard; hard
B. hard; hardly
C. hardly; hard
D. hardly; hardly

2. A terrible earthquake happened in that district at the end of 2023,
it.
many countries in the world paid close attention to

A. that
3. I unexpectedly
A. ran after
B. which
him on the street yesterday evening.
B. ran through
C. when

C. ran to
D. where

D, ran into

4. ---Can I pay the bill by check?

--- Sorry, sir. But it is our rule that payment
be made in cash.

A. can
B. need
C. shall
D. will

5. My train arrives there at eight. The plane I would like to take
by then.

A. will have left
B. has left
C. had left
D. would leave

6. I have no idea which was the better, so I took
of them.

A. any
B. both
C. each
D. some

7. You should allow your child to voice his opinions
they are different from yours.

A. as if
B. before
C. even if
D. unless

8.
a heavy traffic jam on the highway, the taxi driver had to take a different route.

A. Having
B. It had
C. There was
D. There being

9. Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely
to the outside world.

A. losing
B. lost
C. to be lost
D. having been lost

10. I don’t like these gloves. Please show me another
.

A. couple
B. one
C. pair
D. piece

11. ---Did you listen to the speech?

---No. We
it, but we had lots of traffic on the way.

A. could have attended
12. What he said severely
A. injured
B. must have attended
my feelings.
B. hurt
C. didn’t attend

C. spoilt
D. hadn’t attended

D. wounded

13. The fans were very excited at the news
Djokovic won 2023Australian Open.

A. that
B. how
C. what
D. which

14. Smoking


in all public places in China from May1,2023.

A. prohibited
B. prohibits
C. is prohibiting
D. is prohibited

15. The cakes are delicious. He’d like to have
third one because
second one is rather too small.

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

Part II


Reading Comprehension

Directions: There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished
statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. You should choose the
most appropriate answer and write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

Questions 16 to 19 are based on the following passage．
Job Search and Career Planning Seminars
Do you want to grow with the company but aren’t sure what direction you should take? Do you read internal job
postings but not apply for jobs because you are not sure how to write a resume or fill in the required application form? Do
you go for interviews but feel nervous about answering the questions?
The Human Resources Department is considering offering two three-hour seminars for employees who would like to
learn more about our job posting policy, career planning and job searching techniques. The seminars would be offered on
evening or weekends and would cover the following topics.
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Session 1 --- Career planning
In this session you would learn how to:
● set goals, priorities, and timelines
● document your skills and abilities
● analyze your personality and interests
● determine the type of job that suits you best
● create the learning plan
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Session 2 --- Job Search Techniques
In this session you would learn how to
● write a great resume
● complete an application form
● develop strong cover letters
● prepare for an interview
● answer common interview questions
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If you are interested in attending one or both of these sessions, please fill one of the attached forms and leave it in the
labeled envelope. If there is enough interest in this sessions, dates will be scheduled and interested employees will be
contacted.

16. How long does it take if an employee participates in both sessions?

A. Two weekends
B. Three weekends
C. Five hours
D. Six hours

17. Which of the following is one of the topics of session 2?

A. Goal setting


B. interview preparation


C. learning planning


D. personality analysis

18. If an employee wants to improve his resume and cover letters, which session(s) should he go to?

A. Both sessions
B. Session 1
C. Session 2
D. Neither session

19. Who will be the most likely participants of the above seminars?

A. Anyone looking for a job
C. Future employees of the company
B. Former employees of the company
D. Current employees of the company

Questions 20 to 23 are based on the following passage．
White rice is the world’s most popular form of rice. But it goes through a milling process that removes many nutrients
（营养成分）. As a result, people who eat a poor diet based on white rice may not get enough vitamin A.
Each year about 250,000 to 500,000 children go blind from vitamin A deficiency . The World Health Organization
（WHO） says half of them die within a year of losing their sight. Vitamin A deficiency is a problem especially in Africa
and Southeast Asia.
So scientists thought of an answer. They combined white rice with plant compounds that the body can change into
vitamin A. These plant colorings give the rice a golden color.
The scientists also thought of a plan to give away this Golden Rice for free to poor farmers. But the rice cannot be made
using traditional methods. The scientists worked for ten years, until 1990, to develop the technology to add genes to rice.
Then it took nine more years to get the genes they wanted into the seed.
Professor Ingo Potrykus says rice with two added genes will be available in 2023. One gene comes from maize, or corn,
and the other from a soil bacterium（细菌）.Opponents say such crops may cause environmental damage by breeding with
other plants. Opponents also question the safety of Golden Rice. However, Mr. Potrykus says Golden Rice has never been
shown to be unsafe for the environment or people. Many agricultural organizations support the project.

20. What is the probable reason why some people do not get enough Vitamin A?

A. Because they are short of food
C. Because white rice contains no vitamin
B. Because they feed on white rice
D. Because white rice has no nutrients

21. The underlined word “deficiency” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
.

A. addition
B. average
C. increase
D. shortage

22. When did the scientists begin to develop the technology to add genes to Golden Rice?

A. In 1980
B. In 1990
C. In 2023
D. In 2023

23. What is professor Potrykus’s attitude towards the breeding of Golden Rice?

A. Doubtful
B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. Positive

Question 24 to 27 are based on the following passage.
Scientists can learn about man by studying animals, such as mice, rats and monkeys. The scientists in a laboratory are
experimenting on mice and they are studying the relationship between diet and health.
In this experiment, the scientists are studying the relationship between the amount of food the mice can eat and their
health. The mice are in three groups. All these groups are receiving the same healthy diet. But the amount of food that each
group is receiving is different. The first group is eating one cup of food each day, the second two cups, and the third three
cups.
After three years, the healthiest group is the one that is only eating one cup of food each day. The mice in this group are

thinner than normal mice but they are more active. Most of the day, they are running, playing with one another, and using the
equipment in their cages. Also, they are living longer. Mice usually live for two years, while most of the mice in this group
are still alive after three years.
The second group of mice is of normal weight. They are healthy, too. They are active, but not as active as the thinner
mice. But they are only living about two years.
The last group of mice is receiving more food than the other two groups. Most of the day, these mice are eating or
sleeping. They are not active. These mice are living longer than the scientists thought—about a year and a half, but they are
not healthy. The are sick more often than the other two groups.

24. The first group is the thinnest mainly because
A.they run and play all day long
C.they live longer than the other groups


.


B.they eat only one cup of food a day
D.they are bored with the kind of food in the cup

25. How long do normal mice live according to the passage?

A.about one year
B.about a year and a half
C.about two years
D.about three years

26. What can we learn from the experiment?

A.daily amount of food may influence our health
C.sleeping may have nothing to do with weight
27. This passage is mainly about the relationship between
B.less exercise may make us live longer
D.playing with others may help us sleep better
.

A.food and health
B.sleep and weight
C.weight and exercise
D.exercise and equipment

Questions 28 to 31 are based on the following passage.
The number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States has increased continually for fifth
year.
The Institute of International Education in New York released its annual”Open Doors” report this week. It says a record of
more than 720,000 students from other countries were studying in America during the last school year. The number was 5%
higher than the year before and almost one-third higher than ten years ago.
There were big increases from China, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Iran and Venezuela. Almost 22% of international students
were Chinese, with increases especially at the undergraduate level. Together, almost half of all international students came
from China, India and South Korea.
Peggy Blumenthal at the institute says that Chinese students are now studying throughout the United States. Twenty years
ago, students from China only knew of a handful of the US institutions, but now they are admitted into the US community
colleges, small liberal arts institutions, and research universities—really spread across the US. Ms. Blumenthal suggests that
one reason for the increase is a lack of space in Chinese colleges for everyone who wants an education. She says students
and their parents are also looking for a different educational experience.
More international students study in California than in any other states. For ten years in a row, the University of Southern
California in Los Angeles led the country, with more than 8,600 foreign students.
The most popular area of study for international students is business and management, followed by engineering.

28.Big increases in the number of international students were mainly from


.

A.China, Vietnam, India, etc.
C.South Korea, China, Vietnam, etc.
B.Iran, China, Saudi, Arabia, etc.
D. South Korea, Vietnam, Venezuela, etc.

29.According to the passage the number of Chinese students in the US is


.

A.about 720,000
B.about 360,000
C.about 158,000
D.about 8,600

30.Where do Chinese students study in the US today?

A.In a handful of institions
C.In small liberal arts institutions
B.In different kinds of institutions
D.In engineering institutions

31.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Home Countries of International Students in the US
B.Study Areas of International Students in the US
C.New Trends of International Students in the US
D.Backgrounds of International Students in the US

Question 32 to 35 are based on the following passage.
Step 1: Use open-ended questions
For a conversation to flow well, it’s important to ask open questions, these often start with “how”,”when”,”why”, etc. Try
to avoid asking closed questions that can be answered with yes or no answer, because closed question tend to kill the
conversation.
Step 2: Listen actively
People speak at 100 to 175 words per minute, but they can listen intelligently at up to 300 words per minute. Since only
a part of our mind is paying attention. It is easy to go into mind drift—thinking about other things while listening to someone.
The cure for this is active listening, which involves listening with a purpose.
Step 3: Create a “cocoon”
If you’re finding it particularly difficult to concentrate on what someone is saying, try to imagine a “cocoon” around
you and the person you’re listening to. Imagine that the cocoon is blocking out all outside distractions(干扰), so you can
really focus on what they are saying.
Step 4: Engage with the other person
When someone is trying to get your attention, or engage you in a conversation, don’t turn your back on them, or answer
over your shoulder. Instead, turn and face them, engage with them. Good communication is when you really engage. When
you are talking to people, observe your body language and your tone of voice. Remember to use gestures, look people in the
eye and smile when you talk unless you are complaining about something.

32.Which of the following questions tends to kill a conversation according to the passage?

A.Why do you like reading novels?
C.How do you improve your reading skills?
B.What do you usually read?
D.Do you like reading science fiction?

33.What does the underlined phrase “mind drift”in Step 2 most probably mean?

A.thinking about something else
C.feeling comfortable
B.listening with a purpose
D.speaking slowly

34.What is your purpose to engage with the speaker in a conversation?

A. for the tone of your voice
C.for blocking distractions
B.for the use of body language
D. for good communication

35.What is the passage mainly about?
A.improvement in communication skills. B.open-ended questions vs. closed questions

C.distractions and concentration
Part III


D.mind drift and engaging in conversations
Cloze

Directions: There is a passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then choose the most
appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A., B.