广东学位英语测验真题及答案
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2015年广东省成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位 英语水平考试试题 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. 1. Speaker A: I want to take part in the school Talent Show. Speaker B: That’s nice! ______. Speaker A: Well, I like to sing. A. I’m behind you 100 percent. B. What would you want to do C. Are you sure D. Go for it. 2. Mike: Do you mind if I open the door Susan: ______. The wind will blow my papers around. A. Please don’t. B. Just do it. C. No, go right ahead. D. It’s up to you. 3. Speaker A: I was hoping you would stay on a bit longer. Speaker B: ______, but I have to get up early tomorrow. A. I think so B. I wish I could too
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2009年广东学士学位英语历年真题考试附答案 Paper One 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 plea sure 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
2013年广东省学位英语考试试题及答案 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 Paper One 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 ple asure 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
《陕西省成人高等教育（非英语专业）本科毕业生申请学士学位英语 考试指南》13 cloze1 完形填空（Cloze） 1. 考试概述 1.1 考试大纲对完形填空的要求 完形填空题共10小题，考试时间为15分钟，在一篇题材熟悉，难度适中的短文(约200字）中留有10个空白，每个空白为一题，每题有四个选择，要求考生在全面理解文章内容的基础上选择一个最佳答案，使短文的意思和结构完整。 1.2 完形填空的题材和体裁 完形填空试题选材中科普性、常识性文章占相当比例。考生不仅要有历史文化和日常生活知识，还要了解天文、地理、航天航空、计算机等科普知识。这些背景知识不仅帮助考生正确理解全文，还有助于对生词的判断。一般来说，对背景知识越熟悉，猜词准确率就越高。完形填空一般是叙述文、议论文或说明文。其中，说明文所占比例最大。 1.3 考生如何提高完形填空答题能力 完形填空考查的是学生的阅读理解能力、对篇章的理解能力、综合运用语言的能力，具有一定的难度。它要求学生不仅要熟练地掌握语法、惯用法、语汇和短语，还必须要正确地把握全文的结构和主旨，要求具有较强的分析判断、逻辑思维能力以及良好的语感和语篇分析能力。如果考生不能理解文章内容，就难以将正确的词填入文中。这也就是完形填空题与以单句形式考核词汇和结构题型的根本区别。由此可见，考生在作题时必须时刻从上下文考虑，不应该只看到所添的词在短语或句子内是否可行。因此，在作题时最好将全文通读一下，了解了全文的意思以后再作题。考生必须牢固巩固常用词的辨析、固定搭配及一些特殊的句型。并注意平时多阅读，拓宽阅读面、知识面，以丰富自己的知识结构。资料来源：31省市学位英语网https://www.doczj.com/doc/c46187510.html, 在做完形填空题的过程中，要正确使用解题方法。一般来说，可按照以下步骤进行。 1) 浏览全文，理解大意 做题前应快速通读全篇短文及四个选择项的答案。通读的目的在于对短文的内容有粗略的了解，找出关键词，抓住主题句，掌握短文的大意和结构。通常情况下，文章的首句意义重大，常用来交代背景，点出主题。因此，突破首句，有助于把握短文的思想和大意，理顺思路。 2) 分析各题，理顺信息 理解短文大意后，要分析各题的选择项，揣摩各题测试意图，理顺选项与短文填空之间的关系，找出信息，有利于选择最佳答案。 3) 分句落实，逐空试填 着手选择填空时，要瞻前顾后，注意上下文、上下句的相互关联，抓住短文的内在逻辑关系，排除无关的信息。根据词法、语法知识和句意要求先易后难地造出恰当的词语，分句分段逐空试填。如遇到难填的空，可暂时不管，先做后面的，有时会发现其实答案本身就隐含在下面句子中或下面段落的含义中。 4) 重读短文，检查答案 全部填空题做完后，重读短文，逐空检查，边看边阅读，注意答案能否使全文通顺流畅，语义是否连贯，结构是否正确，用词是否贴切。注意检查时应着眼于全篇，纠正片面性，主观性造成的错误。这一步尤其重要，因有时所选的答案自认为很正确，然而与短文的意思却是大相径庭的。
017学位英语考试真题文档 2017 年4 月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位 外国语水平考试广东) A 英语试卷一 Part I Dialogue completion (15 points) Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points) Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points) Part IV Cloze (10 points) ` 考生须知 1. 本试卷分试卷一和试卷二两部分, 试卷一满分85分, 试卷二满分15分, 考试时间共120分钟。 2. 本试卷一为A 型试卷,请将答案用2B 铅笔填涂在 A 型试卷一答题卡上,答在试卷或其他类型答题卡上的无效。答题前请核对试卷一答题卡是否为 A 型卡,若不是,请要求监考人员予以更换。 3. 答题卡上正确的填涂方法为:在代表答案的字母上划线,如[A][B][C] [D] Part I Dialogue Completion (l5 points) Directions: There are I5 short in complete dialogues in this part, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWERSheet. 1. Speaker A: ______ I guess I’m addicted to the Internet. , Speaker B: So you’d better quit surfing the Net deep into the night. knew it. B. Why, it’s a pity! C. I can't help it. D. What seems to be the problem 2. Speaker A: Don't be sad, I'm sure things will change for the better soon. Speaker B:______. A. That sounds awful. B. Yes you're probably right. C. I hope not! D. You are welcome! 3. Speaker A: Can I get some information about the training program here ` Speaker B: _______ A. Yes, you do B. Go ahead C. You certainly can D. That's fun 4. Speaker A: Tom, would you like to go to a party this Saturday SpeakerB :______ What kind of party Speaker A: It's a birthday party. A. Sounds good B. Looks nice C. Seems all right D. Feels OK | 5. Waiter : ______
I. 会话技能15道15分15分钟 II. 阅读理解20道40分40分钟 III. 词汇和语法40道20分25分钟 IV. 完形填空10道10分10分钟 V . 短文写作100～120个词15分30分钟 考试总时间：120分钟 2011年广东学位英语考试试题及答案 PartⅠVocabulary 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
练习一 For many people today, reading is very important. In applying for a job, the ability to read and comprehend quickly can mean the difference between success and failure. Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are poor readers. Most of us develop poor reading habits at an early age, and neve g r et over them. The main deficiency lies in the actual stuff of language itself-words. Taken individually, words have little meaning until they are strung together into phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Unfortunately, however, the untrained reader does not read groups of words. He laboriously reads one word at a time, often regressing to reread words or passages. Regression, the tendency to look back over what you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading. Another habit which slows down the speed of reading is vocalization-sounding each word either orally or mentally as one reads. To overcome these bad habits, some reading clinics use a device called an accelerator, which moves a bar ( or curtain ) down the page at a predetermined speed. The bar is set at a slightly faster rate than the reader finds comfortable. The accelerator forces the reader to read fast, making word-by-word reading, regression and vocalization, practically impossible . At first comprehension is sacrificed for speed. But when you learn to read ideas and concepts , you will not only read faster, but your comprehension will improve. Many people have found their reading skill drastically improved after some training. 练习二 The past 20 years have been enormous changes in the lives a s n tr d ucture of families in Britain. The biggest change has been coused by divorce . As many as 1 out of 3 marriages now end in it, leading to a situation where many children live with one parent. There has also been a huge ris i e n the number of women with children who work. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. Even where there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive . This has caused an increase in childcare facilities , though it is very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas. In addition , women are no longer happy to stay at home raising children, and many have careers earning as much or even more than men, the traditional breadwinner. There has also been a sharp increase in the number of single mothers, particularly among teenagers. Some people have blamed this increas f e or the rise in crime. They feel the lack of a male role model has damaged these children in society. However , these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a career and good salary.As for children themselves, some argue that modern children grow up
2007年广东学位英语统考试题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. Clerk: Please fill out the form. Guest: All right._________ , please? Clerk: It's August, the thirteenth. A. What day is it today B. What's the number C. What's the date today D. What's the time now 2. Speaker A: Can you tell me the way to the library? Speaker B: Sure. Turn left at the next crossing. Speaker A: Is it on King Street? Speaker B:__________. A. That's alright B. Yes. You can't miss it C. It's obvious D. OK. Just do it 3. Patient: Could you arrange for me to see Doctor Smith tomorrow morning? Nurse:_______ . He won't be free until 12:00. A. You can call later B. You're unlucky C. I can't do that D. I'm afraid not 4. Lisa: You look great. Any good news? Alex: I just came back from my vacation. Lisa: Wow, ________! Maybe I should take a vacation, too. A. I didn't see it B. good for you C. I didn't find it D. hard to believe 5.Waiter: Hello, sir. _______? Customer: Could you give us a second, please? Waiter: Sure. A. Are you ready to order B. How can I help you C. Ready to take my order D. Can I do you a favor 6. Heather: Look, I've got a problem here. Will you help me?
2016年广东学士学位英语历年真题考试（附答案） Paper One 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 he re. 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: ___________.
2014 年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试题 Paper One 试卷一 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 . 1.Speaker A: Waiter, __________ Speaker B: Wait a minute, sir. That 's $80 altogether. A.Would you charge me? B. Menu, please? C. Would you take the money? D. May I have the bill, please? 2.Speaker A: Do you mind if I keep pets in this building? Speaker B: A.Who knows? B. I would rather you didn 't. C. Yeah, I love pets. D. No, you can 't. 3.Speaker A: This apple tastes nice. Could i have another one? Speaker B: A.Mind your hand. B. Yes, you could. C. I 'm sorry. D. Be my friend. 4.Tom: Could I use your car for a day? Jack: ___________ But you need to drive carefully. A.That 's right. B. Sure. C. Never mind. D. I 'm pleased. 5.Doctor: _________ Patient: I 'm much better. My stomach problem is gone. A.Do you have anything to declare, sir? B.Good morning, may I help you? C.What seems the problem? D.How are you feeling today? 6.Amy: Mr. Gordon asked me to remind you of the meeting this afternoon. Don 't you forget it. Lucy: OK, I __________ A.prefer to. B. won 't C. suppose so. D. do. 7.Mike: Madam, do all the buses go downtown? Susan: ___________ A.Wow, you got the idea. B. No, never mind. C. Sorry, I 'm new here. D. Pretty well, I guess. 8.Jenny: Shall we go out for dinner tonight? Jackie: __________
2018年广东学位英语考试真题及答案解析（完整版）Part I Dialogue completion (15 points) Directions: there are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D, choose the one that best completes the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSEWR SHEET. 1. Debra: Oh! What a beautiful cat! What do you think? Donald: _____ Dogs are more loyal than cats A. I think I’d rather get a dog. B. Yeah, it is beautiful! C. I have no idea. D. You have to clean after it. 【答案】A 【解析】由“狗比猫更忠诚”可知，Donald认为他宁愿获得一只狗。 2. Jane: My watch always gains ten minutes a day. Mary: _____ My watch always loses ten minutes a day. Jane: No kidding. It seems that both of us should throw it away and buy a new one. A. That’s ridiculous. B. That’s funny C. That’s cool D. That’s great 【答案】B 【解析】简说“我的手表每天快十分钟”。玛丽说：“真有趣，我的手表每天慢十分钟。” 3. Jennifer: It’s freezing outside! _____ I thought this cold front was supposed to pass. Gabricla: Yeah, I thought so too. That’s what I read online this morning. A. I haven’t read the weather report. B. The weather report was right C. What happened to the weather report? D. I should have read the weather report. 【答案】C 【解析】“What happened to the weather report?”意思为“天气预报怎么了？” 4. Tony: Welcome back, Monica. How are you? Monica: I’m OK. _____ A. You are welcome! B. Fancy meeting you there C. Aren’t you happy? D. Thank you for asking 【答案】D 【解析】由问句“你好吗？”，可知回答为“我很好，谢谢询问。” 5. Ruby: Hello, this is Information. Can I help you?
2015年研究生毕业英语考试 Translation Porridge could be key to a long and healthy life, says Harvard University A small bowl of porridge each day could be the key to a long and healthy life, after a major study by Harvard University found that whole grains reduce the risk of dying from heart disease. Although whole grains are widely believed to be beneficial for health it is the first research to look at whether they have a long-term impact on lifespan. Researchers followed more than 100,000 people for more than 14 years monitoring their diets and health outcomes. Everyone involved in the study was healthy in 1984 when they enrolled, but when they were followed up in 2010 more than 26,000 had died. However those who ate the most whole grains, such as porridge, brown rice, corn and quinoa seemed protected from many illnesses and particularly heart disease. Oats are already the breakfast of choice for many athletes and also for dieters, who find the high fibre levels give them energy for longer.But scientists found that for each ounce (28g) of whole grains eaten a day – the equivalent of a small bowl of porridge – the risk of all death was reduced by five per cent and heart deaths by 9 percent. “These findings further support current dietary guidelines that recommend increasing whole-grain consumption,” said lead author Dr Hongyu Wu of Harvard School of Public Health. “They also provide promising evidence that suggests a diet enriched with whole grains may confer benefits towards extended life expectancy.” The findin gs remained even when allowing for different ages, smoking, body mass index and physical activity. Whole grains, where the bran and germ remain, contain 25 per cent more protein than refined grains, such as those that make white flour, pasta and white rice. Previous studies have shown that whole grains can boost bone mineral density, lower blood pressure, promote healthy gut bacteria and reduce the risk of diabetes. One particular fibre found only in oats – called beta-glucan – has been found to lower cholesterol which can help to protect against heart disease. A bioactive compound called avenanthramide is also thought to stop fat forming in the arteries, preventing heart attacks and strokes. Whole grains are also widely recommended in many dietary guidelines because they contain high levels of nutrients like zinc, copper, manganese, iron and thiamine. They are also believed to boost levels of antioxidants which combat free-radicals. Scientists use skin cells to create artificial sperm and eggs Scientists have made primitive forms of artificial sperm and eggs in a medical feat that could transform the understanding of age-related diseases and fertility