2014年成人高等考试《专升本英语》真题-名校题库网

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When you pat your pet dog, he wags（摆来摆去）his tail. That is his way of saying that he loves you. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every movement of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness; if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight; and if his tail is tucked（塞）behind his legs, it means he is giving up the fight.

　　Unlike dogs, cats' tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs himself up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, he lashes out（甩动）his tail.

　　The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats had not become friends with human beings, they were

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They used to hunt other animals for their food. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were close to each other, dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance communication, they used their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language too often. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs'.

In the last paragraph, the underlined word “predators” refers to____.

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正确答案：D

本题解析：

第三段第三句是对第三段第二句中“predator”的解释。根据第三段第三句可知，猫与狗曾经经常捕食其他动物。由此可知，predator指捕食其他动物的肉食动物。故选D。

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When you pat your pet dog, he wags（摆来摆去）his tail. That is his way of saying that he loves you. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every movement of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness; if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight; and if his tail is tucked（塞）behind his legs, it means he is giving up the fight.

　　Unlike dogs, cats' tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs himself up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, he lashes out（甩动）his tail.

　　The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats had not become friends with human beings, they were

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They used to hunt other animals for their food. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were close to each other, dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance communication, they used their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language too often. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs'.

Which of the following does the author intend to say?

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正确答案：C

本题解析：

本篇文章并没有探讨狗与猫的关系、两者孰优孰劣以及它们哪一个更友好；只是通过一些例子与一个小故事表明，狗比猫用尾语用得更频繁。故选C

单选题

When you pat your pet dog, he wags（摆来摆去）his tail. That is his way of saying that he loves you. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every movement of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness; if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight; and if his tail is tucked（塞）behind his legs, it means he is giving up the fight.

　　Unlike dogs, cats' tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs himself up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, he lashes out（甩动）his tail.

　　The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats had not become friends with human beings, they were

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They used to hunt other animals for their food. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were close to each other, dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance communication, they used their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language too often. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs'.

A cat tries to appear big when it is____.

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正确答案：B

本题解析：

由第二段第二句可知，当猫遇到威胁时，它就会耸动身子，让自己显得更大，同时紧张地摇动尾巴。故选B。

单选题

When you pat your pet dog, he wags（摆来摆去）his tail. That is his way of saying that he loves you. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every movement of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness; if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight; and if his tail is tucked（塞）behind his legs, it means he is giving up the fight.

　　Unlike dogs, cats' tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs himself up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, he lashes out（甩动）his tail.

　　The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats had not become friends with human beings, they were

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They used to hunt other animals for their food. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were close to each other, dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance communication, they used their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language too often. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs'.

What does it mean when a dog's tail is straight?

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正确答案：A

本题解析：

由第一段最后一句中的“if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight”可知，狗的尾巴竖起来时，表明它将要战斗。故选A

单选题

At first glance, there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome, but back in the 5th century, it was Ravenna that served as capital of the Western Roman Empire. In this city, Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics（镶嵌图案）. Seven of Ravenna's eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decorated with examples of this ancient art. “In the past, many people couldn't read or write,” says tour guide and Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. “Mosaics were a way to explain the religion and the political situation to the people.”

　　Visitors to Ravenna can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn to make their own masterpieces.

　　Travel Tips

　　When to Go: June—October; weather is pleasant in April and May but historic sites can get crowded with school groups.

　　Where to Stay: Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello and stay at a modern Hotel Centrale Byron.

　　How to Get Around: Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use taxis within the city.

　　Where to Eat or Drink: Housed in a former movie theater, two-story Ristorante Cinema Alexander blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia Romagna courses and attentive service (helpful in translating the menu). For fresh seafood, try Osteria L' Accigua and Da Buco.

　　What to Buy: Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists create contemporary and traditional pieces in local studios where modern artists use the same methods as their Byzantine forefathers.

　　What to Read Before You Go: Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis （2010）, provides a wide-ranging look at the city's art, architecture, and history.

Why is Ravenna in Late Antiquity recommended in this passage?（　　）

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正确答案：D

本题解析：

由最后一段可知，Ravenna in Late Antiquity为读者提供了该城市的艺术、建筑与历史的很多看点。由此可见，之所以推荐，是因为游客可以从Ravenna in Late Antiquity中了解到很多有关Ravenna的知识。

单选题

At first glance, there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome, but back in the 5th century, it was Ravenna that served as capital of the Western Roman Empire. In this city, Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics（镶嵌图案）. Seven of Ravenna's eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decorated with examples of this ancient art. “In the past, many people couldn't read or write,” says tour guide and Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. “Mosaics were a way to explain the religion and the political situation to the people.”

　　Visitors to Ravenna can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn to make their own masterpieces.

　　Travel Tips

　　When to Go: June—October; weather is pleasant in April and May but historic sites can get crowded with school groups.

　　Where to Stay: Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello and stay at a modern Hotel Centrale Byron.

　　How to Get Around: Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use taxis within the city.

　　Where to Eat or Drink: Housed in a former movie theater, two-story Ristorante Cinema Alexander blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia Romagna courses and attentive service (helpful in translating the menu). For fresh seafood, try Osteria L' Accigua and Da Buco.

　　What to Buy: Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists create contemporary and traditional pieces in local studios where modern artists use the same methods as their Byzantine forefathers.

　　What to Read Before You Go: Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis （2010）, provides a wide-ranging look at the city's art, architecture, and history.

If you want to try fresh seafood, you should go to____.（　　）

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正确答案：C

本题解析：

根据“Where to Eat and Drink”这一条建议中的第二句可知，在Osteria L'Accigua and Da Buco可以吃到海鲜。故选C。

单选题

At first glance, there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome, but back in the 5th century, it was Ravenna that served as capital of the Western Roman Empire. In this city, Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics（镶嵌图案）. Seven of Ravenna's eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decorated with examples of this ancient art. “In the past, many people couldn't read or write,” says tour guide and Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. “Mosaics were a way to explain the religion and the political situation to the people.”

　　Visitors to Ravenna can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn to make their own masterpieces.

　　Travel Tips

　　When to Go: June—October; weather is pleasant in April and May but historic sites can get crowded with school groups.

　　Where to Stay: Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello and stay at a modern Hotel Centrale Byron.

　　How to Get Around: Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use taxis within the city.

　　Where to Eat or Drink: Housed in a former movie theater, two-story Ristorante Cinema Alexander blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia Romagna courses and attentive service (helpful in translating the menu). For fresh seafood, try Osteria L' Accigua and Da Buco.

　　What to Buy: Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists create contemporary and traditional pieces in local studios where modern artists use the same methods as their Byzantine forefathers.

　　What to Read Before You Go: Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis （2010）, provides a wide-ranging look at the city's art, architecture, and history.

Lots of schoolchildren visit historic sites such as Ravenna in____.（　　）

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正确答案：B

本题解析：

根据“When to Go”这一条建议可知，四、五月份的天气宜人，但那时的历史遗迹可能因学生团体而拥挤。故选B。

单选题

At first glance, there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome, but back in the 5th century, it was Ravenna that served as capital of the Western Roman Empire. In this city, Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics（镶嵌图案）. Seven of Ravenna's eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decorated with examples of this ancient art. “In the past, many people couldn't read or write,” says tour guide and Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. “Mosaics were a way to explain the religion and the political situation to the people.”

　　Visitors to Ravenna can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn to make their own masterpieces.

　　Travel Tips

　　When to Go: June—October; weather is pleasant in April and May but historic sites can get crowded with school groups.

　　Where to Stay: Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello and stay at a modern Hotel Centrale Byron.

　　How to Get Around: Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use taxis within the city.

　　Where to Eat or Drink: Housed in a former movie theater, two-story Ristorante Cinema Alexander blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia Romagna courses and attentive service (helpful in translating the menu). For fresh seafood, try Osteria L' Accigua and Da Buco.

　　What to Buy: Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists create contemporary and traditional pieces in local studios where modern artists use the same methods as their Byzantine forefathers.

　　What to Read Before You Go: Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis （2010）, provides a wide-ranging look at the city's art, architecture, and history.

In ancient times, mosaics were used to____.（　　）

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正确答案：A

本题解析：

由第一段最后一句可知，镶嵌图案在过去是一种解释宗教与政治情况的方式。故选A。

单选题

Couples are restricting the size of their families in the UK because of cash worries brought on by the financial crisis and the subsequent decline. We're now up to nearly 3.7 million families where there is an only child, a rise from about 3.3 million in 2005. That means nearly half of all parents have only one child.

　　Financial worries aren't the only driver. The trend towards later motherhood has been mentioned as a cause, as have soaring costs of raising a child, which have been calculated as ￡222,500 from birth to 21 years of age. This is an increase of nearly 40% in 10 years.

　　The increasing availability of IVF（试管婴儿）is also a factor and an interesting one. Couples who might have remained childless in the past now invest in IVF and get pregnant. And because of the cost they stop after one child.

　　It may not be a bad thing; there are outstanding examples of talented only children. Some argue that being an only child promoted their success. These include actors Natalie Portman and Al Pacino, golfer Tiger Woods and even Queen Victoria. A study from the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex also showed that the fewer brothers and sisters a child has, the happier they are. It seems fighting for parental attention and affection—which sometimes descends into physical fights—is more stressful than any adult had previously thought. And it's not compensated（弥补）by having a playmate.

The findings of the institute at the University of Essex might mean that____.（　　）

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正确答案：D

本题解析：

由最后一段倒数第三句可知，埃塞克斯大学的社会和经济研究所的研究表明，孩子的兄弟姐妹越少，就会越快乐。最后一段最后两句也表明，获得玩伴的快乐并不能弥补为争夺父母的疼爱所产生的抑郁。故选D。

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Couples are restricting the size of their families in the UK because of cash worries brought on by the financial crisis and the subsequent decline. We're now up to nearly 3.7 million families where there is an only child, a rise from about 3.3 million in 2005. That means nearly half of all parents have only one child.

　　Financial worries aren't the only driver. The trend towards later motherhood has been mentioned as a cause, as have soaring costs of raising a child, which have been calculated as ￡222,500 from birth to 21 years of age. This is an increase of nearly 40% in 10 years.

　　The increasing availability of IVF（试管婴儿）is also a factor and an interesting one. Couples who might have remained childless in the past now invest in IVF and get pregnant. And because of the cost they stop after one child.

　　It may not be a bad thing; there are outstanding examples of talented only children. Some argue that being an only child promoted their success. These include actors Natalie Portman and Al Pacino, golfer Tiger Woods and even Queen Victoria. A study from the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex also showed that the fewer brothers and sisters a child has, the happier they are. It seems fighting for parental attention and affection—which sometimes descends into physical fights—is more stressful than any adult had previously thought. And it's not compensated（弥补）by having a playmate.

What is a proved advantage of one-child family?（　　）

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正确答案：C

本题解析：

最后一段表明了独生子女家庭的好处：有人认为独生子女更容易获得成功，研究表明独生子女更幸福等。由最后一段第二、三句也可以看出，独生子女家庭更容易促进孩子成功。

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