2011-2013年广东省学位英语考试试题及答案

2013年 广东省学位英语考试试题及答案

试卷一 （90 minutes）

Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)

Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

1. Jenny: Shall I go and tell Mr. Fairbanks about our proposal? Jackie: ___________. A. Yes, you go B. Yes, go C. Yes, let?s D. Yes, please

2. Mori: It?s a pleasure to meet you here. Kaco: __________. A. Pleased to meet you, too B. Thank you so much

C. I didn?t expect to see you here D. You?re too hospitable

3. Williams: Excuse me. I?m looking for a present for my son. I have no idea what to get him, Can you help me? Sales girl: ____________.

A. Of course I can B. No, I can?t actually C. You must buy him a T-shirt D. Yes, I think a T-shirt would be a good idea

4. Tim: I hear you?ve been to the book fair. How was it? Susan: _____________. A. Absolutely marvelous B. Very much indeed C. Not necessarily D. Quite disappointed

5. Ed: How do you get along with your new music teacher? Maggie: Ms. Davis? __________, but I like her a lot.

A. She?s humorous B. She?s nice to me C. She?s a bit strange D. She?s good at dancing

6. David: Charles, could you drive me to the railway station? Charles: ____________ A. No, thanks. B. I?ll be there on time. C. Sure, why not? D. Never mind.

7. Max: My son has been admitted by Beijing University. Walt: Congratulations! He is such a smart boy. Max: ___________.

A. Yes, he is B. You are right C. Thank you very much D. Don?t mention it

8. Student: Do you mind our performing rock ?n? roll in the hall? Teacher: _________. A. No, you?d better not B. Of course, it?s allowed here C. Oh, I?d rather you didn?t actually D. I?d prefer to listen to rock ?a? roll

9. Clerk: Excuse me, this a non-smoking place. Customer: __________ A. Oh, I?m sorry. B. How can you say that? C. That?s all right. D. That?s impossible.

10. Waiter: How would you like your coffee? Customer: ____________. A. It?s well done B. Very nice, thanks C. With sugar, please D. Only one cup

11. Virginia: What about going to do some shopping this afternoon? Rena: ____________. A. Go ahead, please. B. Good idea! C. Me, too. D. Help yourself.

12. Carlos: Thank you very much, Miss James. That helped me a lot. Miss James: ___________, Carlos. A. Don?t thank me B. Don?t mention it C. I?m fine D. I?m sorry

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13. Susan: I?m worried. My son doesn?t like to talk with me. Tracy: ___________. We were all like that at his age.

A. Take it easy B. Change his mind C. Don?t quarrel with him D. Don?t refuse him

14. Nicolas: I?d like to donate money to help poor children at school. To whom shall I give my share? Li Ming: ____________ I?ll ask about that and let you know.

A. Very well. B. Who knows? C. Thank you all the same. D. It all depends.

15. Kelvin: We?re almost finished with the project now. _____________. Teresa: Actually, I prefer to keep going.

A. Let?s hurry up B. We?ve too tired now C. Wellbe on time D. Let?s stop for a break

Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Jack Billabong is a stockman. One Friday afternoon he was riding along the track towards the Henderson farm. He was looking for a prize bull which had escaped from the Borrogee paddock. He reached the hills and saw at once that he could not go further.

There had been a fire in the forest which had gone out. But the air was still full of smoke and fallen trees had blocked the track. Jack was just going to turn back when he saw something moving in the smoke. He waited. It was a girl on a horse, and she was riding towards him. “There?s a badly burnt man on the farm,” the girl shouted. “He saved my life. Please help me to save him.”

The girl was Cathy Henderson. She had been on horseback for two hours. She had to jump over fallen trees that were still burning. Her pony had fallen with her twice. She was thirsty and almost dead from want of sleep. But she rode back to the farm with Jack immediately.

Joe Brook was unconscious when they reached him. They lifted him onto Jack?s horse. The ride back to Borrogee was terrible. Cathy was so tired that Jack had to tie her to her pony. The pony was tired too, but its courage was astonishing. It followed Jack right to Borrogee Hospital. Nobody saw them arrive because it was night.

“I?ve never seen a horse like that pony,” Jack said. Cathy praised Jack Billabong, but she refused to say anything about the pony, “Joe will write about her in his story,” she said.

But she did say one thing: “If flame hadn?t returned to the farm that afternoon, Joe and I would have died.”

16. Jack Billabong did not turn back because _____________. A. he hadn?t found the bull yet B. he smelt a heavy smoke in the forest C. he knew there was a burnt man there D. he saw something moving towards him

17. Why was the ride back to Borrogee terrible?

A. Because Joe was tired out. B. Because the ride started late at night. C. Because they didn?t have enough courage. D. Because both Cathy and her pony were exhausted.

18. Cathy refused to talk to reporters about the pony when she was in Borrogee Hospital because ____________.

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A. she didn?t know what to say B. Jack asked her not to talk to them

C. she was too weak to say anything D. Joe would write about it in his writing 19. What does the word “flame” in the last paragraph refer to? A. Jack. B. The pony. C. Jack?s horse. D. The fire.

20. Which of the following is the best title of the story?

A. Rescue of Joe Brook. B. Courage of Jack Billabong. C. Love of a Young Girl. D. Heroism of a Lovely Pony. Passage Two

The faces of elderly, happily-married people sometimes resemble each other. Dr. Aiken studied a number of couples who had been married for at least twenty-five years. Each couple provided four photographs—one photo of each partner at the time of their marriage and another photo of each partner twenty-five or more years later. All background was cut from the photos to remove any clues. The photos were then displayed in groups: a random grouping of the persons at the time of their marriage and another random grouping of the same persons who took photographs later. Some testees were asked to pick out the partners. They failed totally with the first group. Their judgements were no better than chance. But with the photos taken twenty-five or more years after the marriage, the testees were quite successful with the most happily-married couples.

Dr. Aiken believes there are several reasons why couples grow alike. One reason has something to do with imitation. One person tends to copy or do the same as someone else without knowing it. He says human begins to imitate the expressions of the faces of their loved ones. “Another possible reason,” he says, “is the common experience of the couples.” There is a tendency for people who have the same life experience to change their faces in similar ways. For example, if a couple have suffered from a lot of sad experiences, their faces are likely to change in a similar way. 21. Dr. Aiken cut the background from the photos for the purpose of __________.

A. imitating the couples? life B. grouping the couples again C. leaving no trace for the testees D. giving the testees more chances

22. The underlined sentence “Their judgements were no better than chance” implies that the testees __________.

A. did a good job in making their choices. B. had difficulty in picking out the partners

C. had no chance to make the right judgements D. did better with the first group than with the second

23. The underlined word “imitate” (in Para. 2) has a similar meaning to __________. A. copy B. change C. know D. suffer

24. From the passage we can draw the conclusion that ___________. A. couples who look alike can live longer B. most partners have been proved to grow alike C. the influence between partners can be quite strong D. happily-married couples are often richer than others

25. The main purpose of the passage is to ___________. A. explain why couples grow alike B. tell how couples like each other C. discuss the function of marriage D. describe the life of happily married couples

Passage Three

The three biggest lies in America are: (1) “The check is in the mail”, (2) “Of course I?ll respect yo

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u in the morning”, and (3) “It was a computer error.”

Of these three little white lies, the worst is the third. It?s the only one that can never be true. Today, if a bank statement cheats you out of $ 900 that way, you know what the clerk is sure to say,” It was a computer error.” Nonsense. The computer is reporting nothing more than what the clerk typed into it.

The most annoying case of all is when the computerized cashier in the grocery store shows that an item costs more than it actually does. If the innocent buyer points out the mistake, the checker, bagger, and manager all come together and offer the familiar explanation: “It was a compute error.” It wasn?t, of course that computerized cashier is really nothing more than an electric event. The eye reads the Universal Product Code—chat bar of black and white lines in a corner of the package—and then checks the code against a price list stored in memory. If the price list is right, you?ll be charged accurately.

Grocery stores update the price list each day—that is, somebody sits at a keyboard and types in the prices. If the price they type in is too high, there are only two explanations: carelessness or dishonesty. But somehow “a computer error” is supposed to excuse everything.

One reason we let people hide behind a computer is the common misperception that huge, modern computers are electric brain with “artificial intelligence.” At some point there might be a machine with intelligence but none exists today. The smartest computer on Earth right now is no more intelligent than your average pen. At this point in the development of computers, the only thing any machine can do is what a human has instructed it to do.

26. Of the three lies, the one about computer is the worst because the computer itself __________. A. says nonsense B. cheats customers C. cannot make the error D. does not admit its error

27. According to the author, a computerized cashier is really just ___________. A. a machine to count money B. a machine to receive money C. an instrument to print codes D. an instrument to read codes

28. Grocery store price lists are updated by ____________.

A. a computer B. a keyboard C. an employee D. an electric brain 29. The last paragraph of the passage implies that computers ____________.

A. are very clever B. never make mistakes C. have a good memory D. are controlled by men

30. Which of the following describes the main idea of the passage?

A. Computers are stupid and inefficient. B. Computer errors are due to its dishonesty. C. Computers help stores update the price list. D. Computer errors are actually human errors.

Passage Four

I came across an old country guidebook the other day. It listed all the tradesmen in each village, and it was impressive to see the past variety of services which were available on one?s own doorstep in the late Victorian countryside.

Nowadays a traveler in rural England might conclude that the only village tradesmen still flourishing were either selling frozen food to the villagers or selling antiques to visitors. Nevertheless, this would really be a false impression. On the surface, there has been a decline of village commerce, but its power is still remarkable. Our local grocer?s shop, for example, is actually expanding in spi

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te of the competition from supermarkets in the nearest town. Women sensibly prefer to go there and exchange the local news while doing their shopping, instead of queuing up at a supermarket. And the grocer knows well that personal service has a considerable cash value. His prices may be a bit higher than those in the town, but he will deliver anything at any time. His assistants think nothing of bicycling down the village street in their lunch hour to take a piece of cheese to an old retired woman who sent her order by word of mouth with a friend who happened to be passing. The richer customers telephone their shopping lists and the goods are on their doorsteps within an hour. They have only to hint at a fancy for some commodity outside the usual stock and the grocer, a red faced-figure, instantly obtains it for them.

31. Nowadays the commercial services in the village are ____________.

A. still very active B. quickly declining C. unable to flourish D. personal to visitors 32. The local grocer?s shop is expanding because _____________.

A. the competition there is weak B. it is a place for women to chat C. it provides good personal service D. the goods there are more valuable

33. Which of the following is true about the supermarkets? A. Prices there are much higher B. Customers often have to queue up. C. Customers can order by telephone. D. Their personal services are satisfactory.

34. How do the village grocer?s assistants feel about giving extra service? A. They don?t think it a trouble. B. They don?t think it worthwhile. C. They don?t consider it a good deal. D. They don?t consider it a pleasant experience.

35. One special feature of the village shop is that ___________. A. there is a very wide range of goods available B. customers can order goods by word of mouth C. customer have to order goods one hour earlier D. there is a list of goods to be delivered to doorsteps

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)

Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence, mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

36. During the heavy storm last week, we had to take __________ under a flyover. A. shade B. shelter C. shadow D. shield

37. The three men were assigned jobs according to their _________ abilities. A. respectful B. respectable C. respective D. respecting

38. Scientists have discovered that many animals seem to be highly _________ to various signals associated with earthquakes.

A. sensible B. sensual C. sentimental D. sensitive

39. The lost car of the Johnsons? was found __________ in the woods of the expressway. A. vanished B. scattered C. rejected D. abandoned 40. Our guests will be guided to safety _________ fire.

A. as a result of B. in case of C. in the sense of D. for the sake of

41. If you want to ring her, you?ll have to _________ her number in the telephone book. A. look at B. look to C. look through D. look up

42. Under the financial crisis, more social problems in the world are certain to __________. A. ra

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ise B. arise C. be raised D. be arisen

43. After his retirement, he lives partly on his _________ and partly on the interest on his post office savings account.

A. wages B. salary C. earnings D. pension

44. During the ___________, the audience strolled and chatted in the lobby. A. interval B. pause C. interruption D. gap

45. Membership in the United Nations is open to all peace-loving states which accept the ________ of the Charter.

A. debt B. obligation C. credit D. reliance

46. Table tennis used to be the most popular __________ in China. But now basketball seems to be more attractive.

A. game B. match C. play D. race

47. As her husband is on a business trip and her son is at school, she feels rather ___________. A. lonely B. alone C. singular D. single

48. We need to __________ our camping things before we go away. A. choose from B. tell from C. sort out D. set out 49. He __________ very quickly from his illness.

A. recovered B. discovered C. uncovered D. covered

50. If the police had acted with more ____________, the disaster could have been prevented. A. solution B. determination C. decision D. hesitation

51. He does not ________ as a teacher of English, for his pronunciation is far from perfect. A. qualify B. equal C. match D. deserve

52. His __________ reply to the question showed that he had understood it very well. A. proud B. important C. tense D. quick

53. When he tried to make a __________, he found that the hotel was fully booked. A. reservation B. demand C. claim D. policy

54. I expect that she will be able to _________ our particular needs. A. supply B. reach C. provide D. meet

55. During July and August there was no rain for weeks __________. A. on end B. in the end C. at last D. at length 56. ____________ for their support, he would have gone penniless. A. If it is not B. If it is C. Were it D. Were it not 57. There __________ in his room.

A. are too many furnitures B. is too much furniture C. are too much furniture D. is too many furnitures

58. I miss the hillside ___________ we found a lot of wild flowers.

A. on which B. by which C. in which D. for which

59. No sooner had we reached the top of the hill __________ we all sat down to rest. A. when B. then C. than D. until

60. By the time Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, there ________ many space explorations.

A. will have been B. had been C. have been D. must be

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61. I regret __________ hard at school, or I would have passed the exam. A. to have not worked B. having not worked C. not to have worked D. not having worked

62. When the man with glasses came into the hotel, I noticed a __________ look come over the manager?s face.

A. surprised B. surprising C. surprise D. surprisingly

63. __________ get a better score, he has been making great efforts in his lessons. A. So as to B. In order to C. So that D In order that

64. As far as I know, the production of this factory has doubled this year, and the quality of its products has been improved __________.

A. since then B. by then C. until now D. as well 65 All __________ is an English-Chinese dictionary.

A. that you need B. what you need C. which you need D. things you need 66. _________ its good performance, the machine is too expensive.

A. Besides B. Except for C. In spite of D. Apart from 67. He looks sleepy. He must _________ to bed very late last night. A. be gone B. be going C. go D. have gone

68. Mrs. White became a teacher in 1990. She _________ for twenty years by next summer. A. will teach B. would have taught C. has been teaching D. will have taught 69. She is __________ a driver as any one else.

A. as good as B. as a good C. so good a D. so a good

70. You may write an e-mail to me or just phone me. __________ will do.

A. Each B. Either C. Neither D. None

71. Few people knew his reason for quitting his job was _________ he wanted to go abroad. A. whether B. where C. why D. that

72. The teacher asked me __________ us to finish writing the composition. A. how long would it take B. how long it would take C. how soon would it take D. how soon it would take

73. It was the third time the villagers _________ interviewed by the radio station. A. have been B. had been C. were D. are

74. She came into the room quietly __________ wake her friends.

A. so as not to B. so as to not C. not so as to D. so she does not 75. I arrived late; I __________ the traffic to be so heavy this morning.

A. wasn?t expecting B. wouldn?t expect C. haven?t expected D. hadn?t expected Part IV Cloze Test (10 points)

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

A headache is one of man?s most common enemies. Most people get headaches from time to time. Probably more than 90% percent of all headaches are 76 by worry or tension. Modern living 77 tensions for everybody, at work, at school and 78 at home. Then, what can we do about tension and worry in our life? 79 , find out what is causing the tension. It may result from feelings or emotions

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. Do you 80 too much over what people think of you, over your clothes, or about 81 you did? Second, find a way of 82 tension. Gardening, walking, running swimming or any 83 suitable for your age will help. Then, look at your way of life. Ask yourself, where am I going? And why? Learn the 84 of relaxation. Lie down in a dark quiet room and relax 85 much as possible by taking several slow breaths. Let all your muscles relax.

76. A. encouraged B. aroused C. caused D. presented 77. A. contains B. suffers C. relaxes D. owns 78. A. especially B. even C. somehow D. generally 79. A. Thus B.However C.First D. Besides 80. A. consider B. worry C. care D. imagine 81. A. what B. how C. when D. where

82. A. improving B. activating C. suffering D. reducing 83. A. solution B. activity C. practice D. deed 84. A. secret B. mystery C. usefulness D. function 85. A. so B. very C. for D. as Paper Two 试卷二 （30 minutes）

Part V Writing (15 points)

Directions: You are to write in 100—120 words on the topic “Choosing Careers”. You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:

1. 有些人认为家长应该为孩子安排未来的职业； 2. 孩子认为应该由自己决定将来的工作； 3. 谈谈你的看法。 答案： 答案

1-5 D A D D C 6-10 C CC A C 11-15 B B A D D 16-20 D DDD A 21-25 C B A C A 26-30 C D C D D 31-35 A C B A B 36-40 B C D D B 41-45 D B D A B 46-50 A A C A B 51-55 A D A D A 56-60 D B A C B 61-65 D B B A A 66-70 C D D A B 71-75 D B C A D 76-80 C A B C C 81-85 A D B A D

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2012年广东省学位英语考试试题及答案

试卷一 (90 minutes)

Part I Dialogne Completion (15 points)

Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part,each followed by 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.

1、Speaker A: Would you like to go with me for a movie tonight? Speaker B: .

[A] You name it [B] l hope you don't mind [C] If I can finish my homework [D] Thank you for inviting me 2、Sam: Oh, I am feeling dizzy now. You know I have just enjoyed much beer.

Tracy: Really? Don't you know it is a very important party? . [A] Behave yourself [B] Mind how you go [C] Mind your own business [D] Watch your back 3、Naacy: Caroline must have left since your train arrived so late. Eiline: To my surprise, I found her waiting for me at the station. Nancy: .

[A] What a pity [B] How kind [C] Good for her [D] No kidding 4、Janny: Well, it is time for boarding. Robcrt: .

[A] Nice to meet you [B] Have a nice party

[C] I hope you will soon feel better [D] I wish you a pleasant journey 5、Yvonne: You have a nice big room. Frank: .

[A] It's not so big as you see it [BI I hope so

IC] I don't know what to say [D] I?m glad you like it 6、Interviewer: Let me repeat. How would you describe your personality? John: .

[A] Yes, I got you this time [ B ] I missed your question just now [C] I'd better ask you [D] I want to bother you with

7、Student: a few questions on the subject of solar energy. Teacher: Ok, go ahead.

[A] I guess I can ask you [B] I?d like to ask you

[C] I?d better ask you [D] I want to bother you with

8、Johnnason: This has been very interesting. I'll discuss your plan with my boss. Cathy: .

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[A] Thank you for your time [B] I don't know what to do [C] Great. The pleasure is mine [D] That sounds fine with me 9、Tom: Let's go picnic this Saturday.

Susan: Don't you think it's still a bit chilly at this time of year? Tom: .

[A] No wonder [B] Cheer up [C] Up to you [D] Come on 10、Vivian: .?

Roger: Yes, our family moved in here only a few days ago. Vivian: Welcome to the neighborhood.

IA] Do you need any help [B] Are you here for holiday [C] Are you new here [D] What are you doing here 11、Max: Do you mind waiting outside for a moment? Steve: .

[A] Not at all [B] Yes, please [C] I guess So [D] I sure do 12、Speaker: Thank you all for your attention.

Host: Professor Cohen, . Speaker: Sure.

[A] we'd like to thank you anyway. [B] I wish you a safe trip hack.

[C] would you like to take some questions? [D] could you expand on it?

13、Adam: I?m very sorry for stepping on your foot.

Bob: . It's very crowded on the train. [A] That's right [B] Don't worry [C] I? m fine [D] Take it easy

14、Ted: I'm thinking of keeping a dog, and I wonder if you have any particular policy about animals?

House owner: . [A] Yes, dogs will be out of the question [B] Yes, I like dogs

[C] No, dogs are not good pets [D] No l our policy is not particular

15、Chark: Would you like to have tea with us? Clara: No, thank you. . Chark: You must come again.

[A] I wish I can [B] I must be going [C] I've had enough [D] I'm all right

Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions or

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unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. Passage One

When the terrorist attack on September 11th caused people to flee the building, Avremel Zelmanowitz risked his own chance of escape by staying behind with his friend and colleague, Ed Beyea, who was Confined to a wheelchair due to a par'alysis (瘫痪). Both men lost their lives, but the stray of Avremel's love and devotion to his friend conveys a life-giving message to all.

Avremel never married, and he shared a house with his brother and his family. He was a loving uncle to his brother's children; and he was devoted to caring for his aging parents. He was a \and a job and friends.

When the tragedy occurred, Avremel was age 55, and his friend, Ed Beyea, was age 42. Ed became disabled after a diving accident at age 22, but he managed to work 14 years at Blue Cross since his injury Both he and Avremel were program analysts who worked on the 27th floor of World Trade Center.

They both loved books and music, and they both served as the special uncle of their respective families. Like Avremel, Ed had no children of his own, but he was a father figure to his two nephews after their father died.

On the morning of September 11, Ed wanted to wait until he could be securely carried down by several rescue workers, as it was dangerous for someone with his disability to be moved. Avremel wouldn't allow his friend to wait alone when everyone else was fleeing the building, and he stayed with him.

In the days that followed, the media learned about Aw'emel's selfless act, and the story began to spread. President Bush, in his national prayer address to the American people, referred to Avremel's act as one of the many \acts of sacrifice\ that were demonstrated by Americans during this crisis.

16、What happened to Avremel and Ed during the 9 . 11 terrorist attack? [A] Avremel rescued Ed at tile cost of his life.

[B] Both Avremel and Ed gave up their chance of escape. [C] Avremel stayed with Ed and both lost their lives. [D] Both Avremel and Ed were finally rescued. 17、What were the similarities between the two men? [A] Both of them loved hooks and music. [B] Both of them were in their 50s. [C] Both of them were disabled..

[D] Both lived with their brother's families.

18、Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? [A] Avremel took care of Ed's life after work. [B] Avremel liked diving when he was young. [C] Ed treated his nephews as his own children. [D] Ed became disabled after a driving accident.

19、Why did Avremel choose to stay when others were fleeing the building? [A] Because he expected the rescuers to help him. [B] Because he tried to carry Ed downstairs.

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[C] Because he thought it was safer to stay inside. [D] Because he didn't want to leave Ed behind. 20、The word \ ....

[A] solution [B] speech [C] information [D] title

Passage Two

What you've always heard? We're eating way too much salt. The average American gets about 3.4 grams of sodium every day, far more than the upper limit of 2. 3 grams recommended by the USDA. The Institute of Medicine estimates that reducing sodium intake (摄取量) nationwide

could prevent 100,000 deaths every year. The headlines now? It's time to get tough. The New York City health department recently kicked off a national effort to cut the amount of salt in packaged and restaurant food by 25% over five years. 80% of the salt in the average person's diet comes from those sources, not from the sahshaker (盐瓶).

But wait! The benefits of salt reduction are surprisingly mruky. At least 13 studies have tried to find out what happens to people who choose to eat salty or not-so-salty food--and the results have pointed in eve~3~ direction. Sonre studies suggest that cutting salt protects the heart; others suggest that intense salt reduction can actually increase heart problems. What's needed,Dr. Michael Alderman says, is a randomized (随机的) , controlled trial, in which people are put on different diets and followed for years. It's the only way to get a reliable answer, but it's never been done.

So what should you do? Go easy on processed foods and eat more produce. Those changes will improve your diet in a variety of ways and cut the amount of sodium you consume. If your blood pressure is high, work with your doctor to control it with drugs and lifestyle changes. If your blood pressure is healthy? At this point, there's no convincing reason for you to count every grain. 21、It is stated in Paragraph 1 that our sodium intake [A] is within the healthy range [B] is a bit over the upper limit

[C] is far beyond what is necessary [D] is well below the lower limit

22、The main sources of salt in our diet are [A] home-made food and packaged food [B] restaurant food and saltshakers [C] home-made food and saltshakers [D] restaurant food and packaged food

23、What does the word \ [A] Unclear [B] Significant [C] Obvious [D] Exaggerated

24、What does Dr. Michael Alderman say about a randonfized, controlled trial? [A] It has been successfully conducted [B] It should be carded out.

[C] It is already under way. [D] It is too late to try it.

25、As stated in the last paragraph, people with normal blood pressure

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[A] should consider a change of their lifestyle [B] have every reason to be careful about sodium

[C] will not be affected by the amount of sodium taken [D] do not have to take sodium too seriously

Passage Three

There is a tale that straw is the worst material from which to build a house, particularly if you are a pig with a hungry wolf around. So the cards were stacked against Warren Brush when local officials learned that he had several buildings made of straw bales ( 大捆 ) on his land.

They have tried to fine him a lot. But the case is still unresolved. The problem is that California's building codes make no provision for the use of straw. And Mr Brush has many defenders--among them several university scientists and David Eisenberg, the chairman of the United States Green Building Council's code connnittee. They would like to see the prejudice against straw houses eliminated, for straw is, in many ways, an ideal building material.

It is, for one thing, a great insulator (绝缘体). That keeps down the heating bills in houses made from it. It is also a waste product that would otherwise be burned, and is therefore cheap, and very much to the point in a place like California, it is earthquake-resistant. Last year a test conducted at the University of Nevada showed that straw-bale constructions could' withstand twice the amount of ground motion recorded in the Northridge earthquake that hit LosAngeles in 1994.

There are other straws in the wind: a post office in suburban Albuquerque, a school in Maryland, and an office complex in suburban Los Angeles have all been built from straw. Even California is having a rethink, and may change its rules to adapt to straw-bale construction. As Mr Eisenberg observes, \your house.\

26、By \ [A] received punishment [B] made a breakthrough [c] would be in trouble [D] might win a prize 27、David Eisenberg is mentioned

[A] as a representative of official opinions

[B] for the purpose of supporting Warren Brush [C] to provide evidence against straw houses [D] to show the importance of the building codes 28、What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? [A] The structure of straw houses.

[B] The possibility of building straw houses. [C] The suggestions for building straw houses. [D] The advantages of straw houses.

29、It can be learned from the last paragraph that California [Al will fine Warren Brush as planned [B] will reduce the fine on Warren Brush

[C] may consider a heavier fine on Warren Brush

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[D] may not fine Warren Brash

30、The author's purpose in writing the passage is to [A] show that straw can be used to build houses [B] highlight the prejudice against straw houses [C] explain how to build a house with straw [D] introduce a new building material

Passage Four

I was talking with a senior Public Relations manager the other day about \he expressed much doubt about both the possibility and value of getting senior professionals to play games.

These are serious people with serious jobs, and they are not going to waste time running around like school children,' he told me. This statement highlighted many of his assumptions.

He also provided me with a golden opportunity to talk about how these \people with serious jobs\business opportunities by allowing creativity to flow more freely through \

His position is not uncommon and it comes from a deep seated misunderstanding of what a \what \look like for it to be considered of value. It's not a coincidence (巧合) that the most successful companies of the last decade, including Apple and Google, were all started by college students, and perhaps as a consequence have at their core a spirit of fun， creativity and innovation. Their success has not been achieved through a strict work environment, dull meetings and a 9 to 5 work time. Instead they have flowing and flexible work spaces, a culture of cooperation, opportunities for creativity and relaxed work structures.

The Game Trainers support this innovative and highly productive approach to work by developing games to integrate into the working environment, And so, I said to the PR man, it's a good thing that they are \and in today's environment they simply cannot afford not to play games.

31、What does the PR manager think of the author?s proposal of playing games? [Al It is against the rule. [B] It makes no sense. [C] It is worth a try. [D] It would be beneficial. 32、The author suggests that the PR manager?s position on games [A] represents a common misunderstanding [B] allows for greater work efficiency

[C] is based on scientifically proven concepts [D] is hard to understand in today's world? 33、The examples of Apple and Google show that [A] it helps to combine work with games [B] games should be separated from work [C] work and games can be clearly defined [D] no work can be done well without games 34、\

[A] computer game [B] search engine [C] game developer [D] research system

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35、In the passage the author

[A] encourages people to work more creatively [B] describes how to balance work with life [C] analyzes why it is important to enjoy work [D] promotes an innovative approach to work

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)

Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.

36、Poor educational performance is sometimes to emotional disturbance. [Al connected [B] related [C] associated [D] joined

37、The size of the castle and its commanding position still the visitors today.. [A] impress [B] stress [C] affect [D] emphasize 38、Their home is situated within easy of shops and other facilities. [A] acquisition [B] reach [C] possession [D] access

39、Lee is coming on very well now and it's a of deciding how to fit him into the team. [A] problem [B] matter [C]thing [D] concern

40、Once the excitement of watching TV all day has __ off, holidays can be boring. [Al shown [B] laid [C] worn [D] passed 41、Feed plants and they grow; them and they suffer.

[A] disgust [B] dismiss [C] omit [D] neglect 42、It was considered impolite by many to discuss business on social [ Al events [ B] moments [C] occasions [ D] affairs

43、Doctors have decided the only way he can live anything near a(n) life is to give him an operation.

[A] normal [B] ordinary [C] regular [D] average

44、There are many theories that to be able to predict whether you will give birth to a girl a boy.

IA] declare [B] claim [C] announce [D] state

45、It is very important for the staff to dress in something to the job. [ A ] proper [ B ] approximate [ C ] appropriate [ D ] relevant 46、After the numbers' in every possible combination, we finally hit on a solution. [ A ] running through [ B ] running after [ C ] running over [ D ] running out

47、Either he escaped, or he was put in prison, in , he was never seen again. [ Al all cases [ B] every case [C] any case [ D] no case

48、The authorities wouldn?t us permission to fly all the way down to San Francisco. [ A ] grant [ B ] allow [ C ] provide [ D ] admit 49、We should our differences and discuss the things we have in common. [ A ] put away [ B ] put aside [ C ] put off [ D ] put forward

50、It was only by a great effort of will and courage that he was able to himself

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together.

[A] pull [B] put [C] drag [D] push

51、Seldom did we realize that many of our hair problems what we eat. [A] rely on [B] refer to [C] result from [D] respond to 52、Mark needs to travel with his varied business interests. [A] extensively [B] intensely [C] broadly [D] widely 53、Even though I'm quite a person, I like meeting people. [A] preserved [B] conserved [C] deserved [D] reserved

54、Few people nowadays are able to friendship into their senior years. [A] postpone [B] maintain [C] withdraw [D] insist

55、Tile necklace has 96 pieces and they are worth, individually and a lot of money. [A] wholly [B] jointly [C] collectively [D] completely

56、A country birth rate is higher than its death rate will have an increasing population. [Al where [B] which [C] that ID] whose 57、If' you don't agree with me,

[A] neither they will [B] so won't they

[C] neither will they [D] so they won't neither

58、Although Americans have different views on many issues, they tend to agree __ one subject: taxes are too high.

[A] on [B] to [C] with [D] at

59、There is nothing about women careers to look after children. [A] to give up [B] give up [C] giving up [D] will give up

60、His sickness, with terrible weather, has completely ruined this long expected trip. [A] combining [B] combined [C] to combine [D] to be combined 61、A recent poll suggested that if money were not an issue, most people not to work at all. [A] should prefer [B] prefer [C] would prefer [D] preferred

62、After seemed to be an endless wait, it was finally his turn to have the interview. [A] that [B] when [C] what [D] which

63、It is worth that even the most complex scientific ideas can eventually affect one's daily life.

[A] to remember [B] remember [C] remembered [D] remembering

64、The degree you maintain your mental health may depend on certain simple environmental factors.

[A] which [B] to which [C] that [D] to that

65、The demand made by the workers is that their salaries to cover the increased cost of living.

[A] increased [B] be increased [C] be increasing [D] were increased

66、He is, by far, and will be for a time , the best basketball player in the history of the game.

[A] coming [B] to come [C] to have come [D] to be coming 67、When we arrived at the airport, we were told our flight [A] cancelled [ B] had cancelled

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[C] has been cancelled [D] had been cancelled

68、Scarcely had they settled in their seats in the cinema the film began. [A] when [BI than' [C] as [D] until

69、After careful investigation we find that one of the statements to be untrue. [Al is turned out [B] have been turned out [c] has turned out [D] have turned out

70、This project is said right now and so far everything is going on quite smoothly.

[Al to have carried out [B] having been carried out [C] to have been carried out [D] to be being carried out

71、Without the sun's light the earth's surface, no life could exist on the earth. [A] warms [B] warmed [C] warming [D] to warm 72、It is generally agreed that the Internet has brought people together [A] more than any invention [B] than any other invention [C] than any other invention has [D] more than has any other invention 73、 the price, it is a thousand times worth it.

[A] Whatever [B] However [C] Whichever [D] Wherever

74、How close parents are to their children a strong influence on the character of their children.

[A] have [B]has [C] having [D] had

75、It is high time that the international community together to fight against terrorism. [A] work [B] works [C] worked [D] working

Part 1V Cloze Test (10 points)

Directions: There are 10 numbered blanks in the following passage. For each blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.

Everyone seems to know that grandma's cookies taste better because they're made with love. But is that really 76 ? A researcher from Marydand University devised experiments that put it to the 77 .

In the first experiment, people were given candy with a note attached. One note read: \ 78 this just for you. Hope it makes you happy. \randomly. \ 79 he people tested, tile candy that came with the former tasted better and sweeter. In the second experiment, people sat in a chair with an electric massage (按摩) device that was either 80 by a real human being or a computer. The massages were 81 , but people got more pleasure from the massages operated by a human. The massages operated by the computer weren't viewed as 82 .

These simple experiments show how good intentions can 83 to life: food tastes better and pleasure is more pleasant. And it doesn't even 84 if the intentions actually exist--it's tile perception 85 they're there, that's important. The general message is that trusting in people's good intentions makes for a happier life.

76、[A] fine [B] serious [C] strange [D] true

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77、[A] thought [B] test [C] proof [D] question 78、[A] liked [B] meant [C] picked [D] carried 79、[A] Because of [B] In spite of [C] Thanks to [D] According to 80、[A] turned on [B] taken out [C] sent back [D] handed in 81、[A] important [B] available [C] identical [D] necessary 82、[A] safe [B] good [C] direct [D] worthy 83、[A] put [B] make [C] reach [D] add 84、[A] matter [B] hold [C] work [D] stand 85、[A] while [B] when [C] that [D] which

试卷二 (30 minutes)

Part V Writing (15 points)

Directions: You are to write in, 100~120 words about the title \Now?” You should base your composition on the outline given in, Chinese below: 1、有人认为，上大学没有用； 2、有人认为，上大学非常有用； 3、你的看法是怎么样的？为什么？

2011年广东省学位英语考试试题及答案

PartⅠ Vocabulary and Structure (25 points, 30 minutes)

Directions: There are 50 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular ____ children as Coca Cola. A) for B) with C) to D) in 2. When you buy anything expensive, never forget to ask for the ____ from the shop. A) receipt B) trust C) render D) tale

3. The financial support is decided not only according to your GRE score, but also according to your ____ in college.

A) intelligence B) policy C) performance D) statement

4. Professor Smith is also the ____ of the international program office. If you have any problem when you study here, you may go to him for help.

A) detective B) president C) manager D) director

5. We do not have a ____ school in our institute. The highest degree we provide for the students is

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a B. A. and a B. S. .

A) graduate B) high C) grade D) continue 6. Paper clips, drawing pins and safety-pins were ____ all over the floor. A) separated B) sprayed C) spilled D) scattered 7. I am writing ____ my mother to express her thanks for your gift.

A) in memory of B) on behalf of C) with respect to D) on account of 8. In considering men for jobs in our firm, we give ____ to those with some experience. A) privilege B) advice C) prize D) preference 9. She is ____ a musician than her brother.

A) much of B) much as C) more of D) more as 10.The assignments are too hard. I can't ____ the work.

A) keep up with B) catch up with C) come up with D) put up with

11. Robert Spring, a 19th century forger, was so good at his profession that he was able to make his living for 15 years by selling ____ signatures of famous Americans. A) artificial B) genuine C) false D) natural

12.In 1890 there were many American cities and towns where part of a day's school instruction was conducted in language ____ English.

A) more than B) other than C) except that D) except for 13.The problem will be discussed at length in the ____ Chapter. A) consequent B) latter C) late D) subsequent

14.They are members of the club by ____ of their great wealth. A) virtue B) way C) means D) word

15.The value of the industrial ____ dropped from about 70 billion dollars to slightly more than 31 billion.

A) outcome B) outlook C) output D) outset

16.Scientists believe that color blindness is a(n) ____ defect, and there is no cure for it. A) retained B) inherited C) received D) infected

17.She was glad that her success would ____ for the women who would follow.

A) be easier to make B) make it easier C) be easier D) make things easier 18.Fred says that his present job does not provide him with enough ____ for his organizing ability. A) scope B) space C) capacity D) extent 19.San Francisco is usually cool in the summer, but Los Angeles ____. A) is rarely B) hardly is C) rarely is D) is scarcelly 20.You've been overworking recently, and would find a holiday ____. A) fortunate B) essential C) profitable D) beneficial 21.____ you are familiar with the author's ideas, try reading all the sections as quickly as you possibly can.

A) Ever since B) Now that C) So that D) As long as 22.The people didn't trust Senator Maxwell , otherwise he ____. A) would have re-elected B) would have been re-elected C) must have been re-elected D) were to be re-elected 23.Go straight into the cave and find out what's in there, ____? A) will you B) don't you C) do you D) can you

24.The old man was shocked to learn that his illness could result in death if ____ untreated. A) to leave B) to be left C) leaving D) left

25.Our teacher recommend that we ____ as attentive as possible when we visit the museum. A) are B) be C) were D) shall be

26.The old man came upstairs with great strength , his right hand ____ a stick for support. A) held B) holding C) being holding D) was holding

27.My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate ____ from you sometime. A) hearing B)

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to hear C) having heard D) to have heard 28.It ____ around nine o'clock when I drove back home because it was already dark. A) had to be B) was to be C) must be D) must have been 29.If you act ____ the doctor's advice ,you won't get well again. A) aside from B) contrary to C)capable of D) prior to

30.Visitors coming for short periods of time do not always experience ____ intense emotions ____ visitors who live in foreign countries for longer terms.

A) the same … as B) both … and C) either... or D) so … that

31.Urban mothers had difficulty ____ their children into child care facilities. A) get B) to get C) in getting D) for getting 32.If it ____ too much trouble, I'd love a cup of tea. A) isn't B) wasn't C) weren't D) hadn't been

33.The population of many Alaskan cities has ____ doubled in the past three years. A)larger than B)as great as C)more than D)as many as 34.All that can be done ____. A)have been done B)have done C)has done D)has been done

35.A person beating a drum or blowing a trumpet causes vibrations in the air ____ sound waves. A) calls B) called C) is called D) are called

36.These national parks are very important for preserving many animals, who would ____ run the risk of becoming extinct.

A) otherwise B) nevertheless C) therefore D) instead

37.They had an accident on the road and didn't ____ at their hotel until after midnight. A) show off B) check in C) check out D) drop out 38.After his leave Tom went back on duty to ____ his soldiers.

A) put in charge of B) be charged with C) be taken in charge by D) take charge of 39.The three rows at the front are ____ for guests.

A) conserved B) deposited C) reserved D) stored

40.One thing it's safe to say about robots is that anything you can write about them will already be ____ by the time it's read. That's how fast robot technology is developing. A) out of order B) out of date C) out of control D) out of sight 41.The autumn air felt ____ so he went to fetch a coat. A) cool B) severe C) harsh D) chilly

42.A managing director cannot expect to have much time to ____ to purely personal matters. A) reserve B) spare C) concentrate D) devote

43.His enthusiasm for the plan seems to have ____, for he never speaks about it any more. A) worn off B) got down C) fallen out D) used up

44.With the spring here you can ____ these ski boots till you need them again next winter. A)put away B)get rid of C) give away D)do away with 45.No artistic creation can achieve greatness if ____ from life. A) resulted B) escaped C) divorced D) shielded

46.The Petersons have a very ____ daughter. She is always running and jumping. A) quiet B) vigorous C) naughty D) mischievous 47.If you like a large print of your photograph we can blow it ____ for you. A) up B) through C) out D) over

48.The speaker agreed to ____ from the position that he had just stated. A) return B) jump C) withdraw D) retreat

49.Some hobbies can only be ____ by rich people.

A) taken in B) taken on C) taken up D) taken over

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