高起点（专、本） 英语真题

成人高等学校招生全国统一考试高起点真题

（英语）

一、一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。找出这个词。

1.A. best

B. beside

C.busy

D. person

2.A. gold

B. color

C.cold

D. old

3.A.again

B.apple

C.about

D.ago

4.A.now

B. know

C.cow

D. how

5.A. high

B. enough

C.laugh

D. cough

二、词汇与语法知识:共15小题;每题1.5分,共22.5分。从每小题的四个选择项中,选出最佳的一项来。

6. On the table is my book;____is over there.

A. our

B. you

C.mine

D. yours

7. -Would you like to have more rice?

-____.

A. Not at all

B. No, thanks. I'm full

C. You are welcome

d. OK, here you are

8. My uncle lives in____special home for____elderly.

A.不填;the

B.不填;an

C.the; an

D. a; the

9. Could you please____why you are so late today?

A. explained

B. explain

C. to explain

D. explaining

10. Harry Potter is the most interesting book____I have ever read.

A. that

B. when

C.who

D.where

11. Bill is not in the office. He____to the library an hour ago.

A. went

B. has gone

C. would go

D. has been

12. ____your eating habits is the best way to lose weight.

A. To have changed

B. Change

C.Changing

D. Being changed

13. The letters____on your desk yesterday, but you didn't read them at all

A. were put

B. being put

C.put

D. have put

14. Go straight forward and you____the shop on your right.

A. would see

B. will see

C. have seen

D. saw

15. After a heated discussion, they finally agreed on the price____the new car.

A.to

B.at

C.for

D.with

16. My brother worked____than any other member in his team and got the first prize.

A. hard

B. harder

C. hardest

D.hardly

17. You can invite Tom to the party, ____please don't ask that friend of his.

A.but

B. for

C. since

D. or

18. We will go out for a picnic____it doesn't rain tomorrow.

A. if

B. after

C.that

D. though

19. Someone is knocking at the door, but whom can____be?

A. one

B. he

C.it

D.she

20. The baby usually____three times night.

A. has woken up

B. is waking up

C. will wake up

D. wakes up

三、完形填空:共15小题;每题2分,共30分。通读下面的短文,掌握其大意。然后,从每小题的四个选择项中选出可填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

The tallest building in America's capital city is the Washington Monument（纪念碑）. It is __21__for George Washington, the first president of the United States.He __22__ the American colonies(殖民地)in the War of Independence（独立）against England from 1775 to 1783. As president, he __23__the new United States of America through its first difficult __24__.

The monument is one of the most popular __25__ in the world. Lights shine on it at night. It can usually be __26__ from far away.

George Washington was born in 1732. He __27__ school for only about seven or eight years. At age 20 he __28__ an officer in the colonial army. __29__，as time passed, he became angry with the way England __30__ the American colonies The war against Britain __31__ in 1775. The Americans named George Washington chief of the revolutionary armies.

Many of his soldiers were not trained, and they were __32__ equipped（装备）. During one winter of the Revolutionary War, his soldiers __33__ froze to death. But General Washington led them to __34__. The last group of British soldiers left the colonies in 1783. In 1789, he was __35__ as the first president of the United States.

21.A. covered

B. named

C.taken

D. acted

22.A. pushed

B. followed

C.led

D. separated

23. A. passed

B. showed

C. advised

D. helped

24.A. century

B. battles

C.thing

D. years

25.A. places

B. gardens

C. ways

D.stations

26.A. seen

B. realized

C.shared

D.developed

27.A. attended

B. missed

C. escaped

D.changed

28.A. caught

B. knew

C.met

D.became

29.A. Therefore

B. However

C.Otherwise

D.Besides

30. A. ruled

B. destroyed

C. defeated

D.attacked

31.A. broke

b. started

 C.declared

 D.spread

 32.A. fully

 B. specially

 C.poorly

 D. suitably

 33.A. really

 B. almost

 C.hardly

 D.still

 34.A. failure

 B. trouble

 C. victory

 D. pleasure

 35.A. called

 B. armed

 C. chosen

 D. recognized

四、阅读理解:共15小题;每题3,共45分阅读下列短文然后根据短文的内容从每小题的四个选择项中选出最佳的一项。

Effective teamwork is key to the success of a business. Teamwork helps tasks get completed quickly and efficiently(高效地). However, poor teamwork canhinder business' success and make operations much more difficult. Four parts of teamwork can make it effective and lead to business success.

Effective Communication(沟通)

Without effective communication, a team will be weak. When a team has open and honest communication, a lot more will be achieved. Communication makes sure that everyone listens to one another's ideas and will help them express their thoughts and feelings. Good communication also helps put together a clear plan of action.

Different Skills

The way the team is made up of plays a major role in how well the group works as a team. It is necessary that people with different skills be paired together so that they can make use of one another's knowledge and skills. For example, in a team, there should be a few people who are good at planning, one or two key leaders and several experts in various subjects.

Strong Leadership

Leadership is important in a team. A leader is needed to settle disagreements, set goals and keep the team on track. A good leader can lead without being bossy, achieve goals by encouraging the team and stepping in when necessary, and make suggestions for improvements.

Passion(激情)

A team without passion will get nowhere. If any member of the team does not have the passion to get the job done and do it well, he or she will become less and less interested in the duties and bring the rest of the team down

36. Efficient teamwork can help a business to____

A. complete tasks quickly

B. make operations difficult

c.improve communication gradually

D. achieve leadership faster

37. The word "hinder" in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to____

A. lead to

B. help with

C. change with

D. hold back

38. Which of the following would help make a clear plan of action?

A. Effective communication.

B. A good leader without being bossy.

C. A team with passion.

D. People with different skills paired together.

39. What is a must for every member of the team?

A. Leadership.

B. Different skills.

C. Various knowledge.

D. Passion.

Most 11-year-olds are just happy to have finished their first year of middle school. However, Tom is not like most kids. He did not go to elementary（小学）, middle or high school but went straight to college at the young age of eight.

While Tom's parents knew he was smart, they had never imagined putting him in college this young. However, when they tried to send him to a private(私立的) school at the age of six, he was turned down, because he was so smart that the school was afraid he would feel dull.

It turns out the school was right. After homeschooling the young boy for two years, the parents realized that he was ready for some real high-level courses. They came to East Los Angeles College, who agreed to take him in. However, until he proved himself he could take only two courses-math and music

Tom did not disappoint. He got A's in both and hasn't looked back since. Last week, he graduated as a top student. In fact, the young boy was so smart that he helped his fellow math students, some of whom were 10 years older than him.

While the world may cheer him as a genius (天才), his parents think he is just a normal boy who plays football and watches movies for children.

40. How is Tom different from most kids of his age?

A. He was taken in by a college at 8.

b. He was sent to high school at 8.

C. He went to middle school at 11.

D. He graduated from high school at 11.

41. The phrase "turned down" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to____

A. accepted

B. respected

C. refused

D.examined

42. What did the parents do to Tom for two years before he went to college?

A. They sent him to a school in Los Angeles.

B. They let him attend music programs

C. They hired a math teacher for him.

D. They taught him at home.

Nowadays everyone is so much trying to keep fit that sometimes they miss the fact there are times when they should not be exercising at all. Here you can find real reasons to stop training for a while and do not feel sorry for your laziness.

When you are ill

Do not exercise if you are not feeling well, even if it is just a cold. Workout can hurt your immune system(免疫系统) and lengthen illness. As a result, you will spend more time away from the physical activity. Training while being ill is also a main cause of other injuries since it is more difficult to focus on(专心于) what you are doing when you feel bad.

When you have not had enough recovering time

Do not rush back to your normal workout habit after you have been ill. Starting to train too early is likely to lead to return of your symptoms(症状). When you do decide to go back to the sports ground, be sure to start your exercise slowly and with care. Even one week or so off your usual exercise can make a difference.

When you are tired out

There sometimes are days when you do not feel like going to the sports ground, and sometimes your body might be telling you to take a break. It will do you a lot of good to have a day off from your fitness classes. Go home, have a healthy meal and do not feel sorry for not being at the sports ground. Remember that sometimes you just need to relax

43. What might be the result of exercising when you are ill?

A. You will improve your immune system.

B. You will catch a cold easily.

C. You will be ill for a longer time.

D. You will pay little attention to your illness.

44. While recovering from an illness, you are advised to____

A. go to the sports ground every day

B. start training as early as possible

C. rush back to your workout habit

D. start your exercise gradually and carefully

45. What is suggested in the passage when you do not feel like exercising?

A. Join a fitness class.

B. Have a rich meal.

C. Stay away from the sports ground.

D. Sleep for a day at home.

46. What might be the best title for the text?

A. Reasons That You Don't Feel Like Exercising

b. Times When You Should Not Exercise

c.Causes of Tiredness

D. Effects of Illness

Most teenagers in the United States try to make time for school, family and friends. But some choose bigger goals. Here are the stories of two American teens working to make a difference in the world.

At age 15, Winter Vinecki has already had more successes than most people have in their lifetime.

“I recently completed a marathon(马拉松) on all seven continents and became the youngest person in the world to do so. And, I was really doing this for my dad.”

Doctors discovered Winter's father had prostate cancer(前列腺癌) when she was nine years old.Her father died 10 months later

“When he was first found ill I immediately knew I had to do something to help him. That's when I formed Team Winter for prostate cancer research.”

Through Team Winter, Winter Vinecki has raised almost 500,000 dollars. She has taken prostate cancer education worldwide from Africa to Asia through foot races called marathons, on seven continents.

The other teen is Jack Andraka. He invented an inexpensive tool that can help find lung cancer, when he was 15 at the time.

"Without the Internet, I would have never been able to learn all these materials I needed for this project.”

Jack is now 17 and seeking patents(专利) for his latest inventions. He has developed low-cost water quality machines. They help take away heavy metals and chemicals from water.

47. How did Winter make a difference in the world?

A. She was the youngest to run foot races on seven continents.

b. She raised almost 500,000 dollars for her father.

C. She formed Team Winter in Africa.

D. She completed a marathon in a sports game.

48. Why did Winter run marathons around the world?

A. To bring prostate cancer education to other people.

B. To do prostate cancer research

C. To take prostate cancer lessons.

D. To raise money for prostate cancer patients.

49. What did Jack use the Internet for?

A. Reducing the cost of the project.

B. Selling his water quality machine.

C. Searching for the needed materials.

D. Helping him patent his inventions.

50. What helps people make great achievements according to the text?

A. Family love.

b. Young age.

c.Big goals.

D. Friend support.

第Ⅱ卷(非选择题,共45分)得分评卷人

五、补全对话:共5句;每句满分为3分,共15分。根据中文提示,把对话中缺少的内容写在线上。这些句子必须符合英语表达习惯。打句号的地方,用陈述句;打问号的地方,用疑问句。

提示: Henry准备去上海开会,打电话到航空公司订票,工作人员 Lillian接听了电话

(L= Lillian; H= Henry)

L: Hello! This is Air China.__51__?

H: Hello. I'd like to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai.

L: Sure. __52__?

H: This Saturday morning July 12.

L: OK. How many tickets?

H: __53__

L: So, that's one ticket from Beijing to Shanghai.

H: __54__?

L: Well, that will be 1,030 yuan.

H:OK. Can I book that now?

L: Certainly

H: __55__

L: You're welcome.

六、书面表达:满分30分。

假设你是李华,写一封电子邮件给你的美国朋友 Peter,请他帮你买一本英文书,邮件的具体内容包括:

1.书名和作者: Anne Lindbergh所著 Gift from the Sea;

2.买书目的和原因:写学期论文用作参考,在当地买不到;

3.邮寄地址:北京城市大学英语学院,邮编:100000

4.询问付款方式;

5.表示感谢

注意:1.词数应为100左右;

2.邮件内容须写在答题卡的指定位置上。

Dear Peter,

Yours,

Li Hua