南京审计学院学位英语考试样题

Part I Listening Comprehension (20%) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear: You will read:

A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening . This is most likely to have taken place a the office. Therefore , A) “ At the office” is the best answer. You should choose A. on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

1. A. A math teacher and his colleague. C. A librarian and a student. B. A teacher and his student. D. A student and his classmate.

2. A. Tony thought the experiment was well done. B. Tony finished the experiment last night. C. Tony could not continue the experiment. D. Tony had expected the experiment to be easier.

3. A. She wants to save money to buy a piano. B. The present apartment is too expensive. C. She can’t put up with the noise.

D. She has found a job in a neighboring area.

4. A. He has made great progress in his English. B. He is not very interested in English songs. C. He is a student of the music department.

JD. He is not very enthusiastic about his English lessons.

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5. A. In a car. C. In a restaurant. B. On the street. D. At home.

6. A. His injury kept him at home. C. He didn’t think it necessary. B. He was too weak to see the doctor. D. He failed to make an appointment.

7. A. 5:10 C. 4:30 B. 5:00 D. 5:15

8. A. The man is talking with his boss. C. The man is complaining. B. The man needs help. D. The man likes his job.

9. A. Wear a new dress. C. Go shopping. B. Attend a party. D. Make a silk dress.

10. A. He exaggerated his part. C. He was not dramatic enough.

B. He played his part quite well. D. He performed better than the secretary.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A. He was a tax collector.

12. A. To reward outstanding tax collectors.

B. To declare new ways of collecting tax. C. To collect money from the persons invited.

D. To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.

13. A. They were excused from paying income tax.

B. They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler. C. They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. D. They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler’s palace.

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B. He was a government official. D. He was once a school teacher in India.

C. He was once a friend of the ruler.

Passage 2

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A. They liked traveling.

B. The reasons are unknown..

C. They were driven out of their homes. D. They wanted to find a better place to live in.

15. A. They are unfriendly to Gypsies.

B. They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies. C. They are envious of Gypsies. D. They try to put up with Gypsies.

16. A. They are now taught in their own language.

B. They are now allowed to attend local schools. C. Special schools have been set up for them. D. Permanent homes have been built for them.

Passage Three

Questions 17 t0 20 are based on the following passage you have just heard.

17. A. The causes are familiar.

B. The causes are not well understood.

18. A. Improved highway design. B. Better public transportation.

19. A. Highway crime. B. Drivers’ errors.

20. A. Increasing people’s awareness of traffic problems. B. Enhancing drivers’ sense of responsibility. C. Building more highways. D. Designing better cars. Part II

Reading Comprehension (30%)

Directions: There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D, You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

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C. The causes are obvious. D. The causes are very complicated. C. Regular driver training. D. Stricter traffic regulations. C. Poor traffic control. D. Confusing road signs.

Passage 1

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

Long after the 1998 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still cursing the disputed refereeing (裁判) decisions that denied victory to their team. A researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees.

The researcher organized an experimental tournament (锦标赛) involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge.

Observers noted down the referees’ errors, of which there were 61 over the tournament. Converted to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number.

The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyze the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the optimum (最佳的)distance is about 20 meters.

There also seemed to be an optimum speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second.

If FIFA, football’s international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues.

He also says that FIFA’s insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical.

21. The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to ________ . A. review the decisions of referees at the 1998 World Cup B. analyse the causes of errors made by football referees C. set a standard for football refereeing D. reexamine the rules for football refereeing

22. The number of refereeing errors in the experimental matches was ______ . A. slightly C. quite unexpected

B. higher than in the 1998 World Cup D. as high as in a standard match

23. The findings of the experiment show that __________. A. errors are more likely when a referee keeps close to the ball B. the farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errors C. the more slowly the referee runs, the more likely will errors occur D. errors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot

24. The word “officials” (Line 3, Para.4) most probably refers to _________. A. the researchers involved in the experiment B. the inspectors of the football tournament C. the referees of the football tournament D. the observers at the site of the experiment

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25. What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment? A. The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45. B. Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee. C. A football referee should be as young and energetic as possible.

D. An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition.

Passage Two

Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states---- at least in getting people off welfare. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.

In the past four years , welfare rolls in Athens County have been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past two years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. The result: The Athens County poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent --- twice the national average. For advocates (代言人) for the poor, that’s an indication much more needs to be done.

“More people are getting jobs, but it’s not making their lives any better,” says Kathy Lairn, a policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington.

A center analysis of US Census data nationwide found that between 1995 and 1996, a greater percentage of single, female-headed households were earning money on their won, but that average income for these households actually went down.

But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well as without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory.

“Welfare was a poison. It was a toxin (毒素) that was poisoning the family,” says Robert Rector, a welfare-reform policy analyst. “The reform is changing the moral climate in low-income communities. It’s beginning to rebuild the work ethic ( 道德观) , which is much more important.”

Mr.Rector and others argued that once “the habit of dependency is cracked,” then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards.

26. From the passage, it can be seen that the author ________. A. believes the reform has reduced the government’s burden B. insists that welfare reform is doing little good for the poor C. is overenthusiastic about the success of welfare reform D. considers welfare reform to be fundamentally successful

27. Why aren’t people enjoying better lives when they have jobs? A. Because many families are divorced. B. Because government aid is now rare. C. Because their wages are low.

D. Because the cost of living is rising.

28. What is worth noting from the example of Athens County is that _______ . A. greater efforts should be made to improve people’s standards B. 70 percent of the people there have been employed for two years

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C. 50 percent of the population no longer relies on welfare D. the living standards of most people are going down

29. From the passage we know that welfare reform aims at ________. A. saving welfare funds C. providing more jobs

B. rebuilding the work ethic D. cutting government expenses

30. According to the passage, before the welfare reform was carried out, _____ . A. the poverty rate was lower

B. average living standards were higher C. the average worker was paid higher wages D. the poor used to rely on government aid

Passage Three

Questions 31 to 35 are base on the following passage”

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

Among the arguments for uniform, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform?

Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible(可减税的) . They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.

Primary among the arguments against uniform is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.

Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

31. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality _____. A. still judge a man by his clothes B. hold the uniform in such high regard C. enjoy having a professional identity

D. will respect an elevator operator as a general in uniform

32. People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ________ . A. suggests quality work C. appears to be more practical

B. discards his social identity D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes

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33. The chief function of a uniform is to __________. A. provide practical benefits to the wearer B. make the wearer catch the public eye C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself D. provide the wearer with a professional identity

34. According to the passage, people wearing uniforms _______. A. are usually helpful

B. have little or no individual freedom C. tend to lose their individuality D. enjoy greater popularity

35. The best title for this passage would be _______ . A. Uniform and Society

B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (15%)

Directions: There are 30 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.

36. By the time he arrives in Beijing, we ________ here for two days. A. have been staying B. have stayed

37. According to the American federal government, residents of Hawaii have the longest life ______: 77.2 years. A. scope B. rank

38. The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, ______ all practical value by the time they were finished. A. had lost B. would lose

39. As a public relations officer, he is said __________ some very influential people. A. to have been knowing B. to be knowing

C. shall stay D. will have stayed

C. span D. scale

C. would have lost D. should have lost

C. to have known D. to know

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40. Our hopes _______ and fell in the same instant. A. aroused B. arose

C. raised D. rose

41. With the development in science and technology man can make various flowers _____ before their time.

A. be bloomed B. blooming

C. bloom D. bloomed

42. A season ticket __________ the holder to made as many journey as he wishes within the stated period of time. A. grants B. promises

C. entitles D. presents

43. _________ in the office had made a mistake, and the firm regretted causing the customer inconvenience. A. Some B. Anyone

C. One D. Someone

44. In recent years much more emphasis has been put _______ developing the students’ productive skills. A. over B. onto

C. in D. on

45. Only a selected number of landladies in the neighborhood have been allowed by the university to take in _________. A. residents B. inhabitants

C. lodgers D. settlers

46. The fire was finally brought under control, but not ______ extensive damage had been caused. A. after B. before

C. since D. as

47. Purchasing the new production line will be a _______ deal for the company. A. profitable B. tremendous

C. forceful D. favorite

48. Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert _________ it means standing in a queue all night. A. provided B. whatever

C. even if D. as if

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49. We hadn’t met for 20 years, but I recognized her ______ I saw her. A. for the moment B. the moment when

C. at the moment when D. the moment

50. Though he was born and brought up in America, he can speak _______ Chinese. A. smooth B. fluent

C. fluid D. flowing

51. Government reports, examination compositions, legal documents and most business letters are the main situations __________ formal language is used. A. in which B. on which

C. in that D. at what

52. Fifty years ago, wealthy people liked hunting wild animals for fun ______ sightseeing. A. than to go B. rather than to go

C. more than going D. other than going

53. If the building project _______ by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be fined.

A. to be completed B. is completed

C. being completed D. completed

54. He wrote an article criticizing the Greek poet and won ________ and a scholarship. A. status B. fame

C. faith D. courage

55. Jack wishes that he ________ business instead of history when he was in university. A. had studied B. study

C. studied

D. had been studying

56. The older New England villages have changed relatively little _______ a gas station or two inrecent decades. A. except B. besides

C. in addition to D. except for

57. The Car Club couldn’t ________ to meet the demands of all its members. A. ensure b. guarantee

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C. assume D. confirm

58. Extensive reporting on television has helped to ______ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities. A. gather B. generate

C. assemble D. yield

59. The president promised to keep all the board members ________ of how the negotiations were going on.

A. informed B. inform

C. be informed D. informing

60. Eating too much fat can ________ heart disease and cause high blood pressure. A. contribute to B. attribute to

C. attend to D. devote to

61. All the tasks ________ ahead of time, they decided to go on holiday for a week. A. had been fulfilled B. were fulfilled

C. having been fulfilled D. been fulfilled

62. This article ________ more attention to the problem of cultural interference in foreign language teaching and learning. A. calls for B. applies for

C. cares for D. allows for

63. He was punished ______ he should make the same mistake again. A. unless B. lest

C. if D. provided

64. Petrol is refined from the __________ oil we take out of the ground. A. fresh B. original

C. rude D. crude

65. ________ in the United States, St. Louis has now become the 24th largest city. A. The fourth biggest city it was B. Once the fourth biggest city

C. Being the fourth biggest city D. It was once the fourth biggest city

Part IV Cloze (10%)

Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

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More than four thousand readers told us what they looked for in close friendships, what they expected 66 friends, what they were

willing to give in 67, and how satisfied they 66. A. on B. of B. reply C. to D. for C. turn D. return C. with 67. A. addition

were 68 the quality of their friendships. The 68. A. about

69 give little comfort to social critics.

Friendship 70 to be a unique form of 71 bonding. Unlike marriage or the ties that 72 parents and children, it is not defined or

regulated by 73 . Unlike other social roles

that we are expected to 74 ---- as citizens, employees, members of professional societies and 75 organizations ----- it has its own

principle, which is to promote 76 of

warmth, trust, love, and affection 77 two People.

The survey on friendship appeared in the March 78 of Psychology Today. The findings

79 that issues of trust and betrayal (背叛)

are 80 to friendship. They also suggest that

our readers do not 81 for friends only

among those who are 82 like them , but find

many 83 differ in race, religion, and ethnic (种族的) background. Arguably the most important 84 that emerges from the data,

B. about 69. A. results B. effects 70. A. feels B. leads 71. A. human B. mankind 72. A. bind

B. attach 73. A. discipline B. law 74. A. keep B. do 75. A. all

B. any 76. A. friendship B. interests 77. A. between B. on 78. A. print B. issue 79. A. secure B. assure 80. A. neutral

B. main 81. A. ask B. call 82. A. most B. more 83.

A. people

B. who

84. A. conclusion

D. by C. expectations D. consequences C. sounds D. appears C. individual D. civil C. control D. attract C. rule D. regulation C. show D. play C. other D. those C. feelings D. impressions C. in D. for

C. publication D. copy C. confirm D. resolve C. nuclear D. central C. appeal D. look C. least D. less C. what D. friends C. decision

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85 , is not something that we found ----- but what we did not.

B. summary B. however

D. claim C. still D. yet

85. A. moreover

试卷二

Part V Translation (10%)

Directions: In this part, there are four items, each consisting of one or two sentences for you to translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the Reading Passages you have just read in Part Three of Test Paper One. You should refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.

S1. (Lines1-2, Para.1, Passage 1)

Long after the 1988 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still cursing the disputed refereeing (裁判) decisions that denied victory to their team.

S2. (Lines1-2, Para.6, Passage 2)

But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory.

S3. (Lines1-2, Para.1, Passage 3)

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general.

S4. (Lines 5-6, Para.2, Passage 3)

What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity(身份)than to step out of uniform?

Part V Writing (15%)

Directions: For this part , you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Zhang ying. Write a letter to Xiao Wang, a schoolmate of yours who is going to visit you during the week-long holiday. You should write at least 100 words according to the suggestions given below in Chinese:

a) 表示欢迎

b) 提出对度假安排的建议 c) 提醒应注意的事项

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南京审计学院学位英语考试样题答案

Part I Listening Comprehension

1 ——10

Part II Reading Comprehension

21——30

Part III Vocabulary and Structure

36——45 56——65

Part IV Cloze

66——75

Part V Translation

S1 1998年世界杯足球赛早已尘埃落定，但失望的球迷们仍在责骂那些有争议的判罚，声称正是那些判罚使他们的球队没能获胜。

S2 但是，对于许多人来说那些穷人能够在脱离政府援助的情况下自立地生活，并且同依靠政府的情况相比生活得一样好，这一事实本身就是一个巨大的胜利。

S3 美国人以多样性和个性化为自豪，但是他们又最喜欢和尊重制服，不管是电梯操作工穿的制服还是五星将军穿的制服。

S4 对于一个护士、警察、理发师或者侍应生而言，还有什么方式比脱去制服更容易让他们丧失职业身份的呢？

Part VI Writing

A Letter to a Schoolmate

Dear Xiao Wang,

I am very glad to know that you are soon coming to Beijing to join me in the summer holiday. I have been looking forward to your arrival.

Since you can stay in Beijing only for a week. I am afraid that you will have a tight schedule for visiting the numerous places of historic interest. My suggestion is that you first visit some famous places

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DACBC ABBDB 31——35 CBABC

DCCCD DBBAA CCDDC CABDB 46——55 BACDB ACABA

BDCAD CABDC 76——85 CABCD DABAB

that you have the greatest interest in, such as the Palace Museum, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall; then you can visit those places you think less important. I believe this kind of arrangement will make you have enough time to appreciate what you really want to see.

Moreover, if you really want to be a good traveler, I advise you to read some introductory books to those places before you come to see them with your own eyes. With more knowledge about these places, you will have a better understanding of Chinese history and culture.

I am eager to meet you soon in Beijing. Wish you in advance a pleasant trip to Beijing. Best wishes.

Yours

Zhang Ying

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