2012年专插本历届真题试题及答案集2(12)

It can pay off in other ways too. It is a value judgment to say that a college education will make you a better person, but it is a value judgment that the vast majority of college graduates are willing to make. Survey after survey demonstrates that people feel very positive about their college education, believing that it has made them better and more tolerant people.

Whether it makes you a better person or not, a college education is likely to have a lasting effect on your knowledge and values. If you finish college， you will sit through 30 to 45 different courses. Even the least dedicated student is bound to learn something from these courses. In addition, students learn informally. Whether you go to college in your hometown or across the country, college will introduce you to a greater diversity of people than you're likely to have experienced before. This diversity will challenge your mind and broaden your horizons.

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B. when narrow-track tires are used

D. when wide-tiack tyres are used

As a result of formal and informal learning， college graduates are more knowledgeable about the world around them, more tolerant and less prejudiced， more active in public and community affairs, and, more open to mew ideas.

41. It is apparent from the passage that people go to college mainly because they believe______. A. a college education will provide them with a guarantee of success in life B. the economy of their country can't absorb an army of untrained youngsters C. a college education will make them better qualified for a career

D. the investment in a college education can bring a higher economic return than before 42. We can learn from the second paragraph that ______. A. college can hardly help people become better citizens

B. most college graduates refuse to make any comment on their college education C. a college education may not be the best thing for everyone D. people consider their college education to be of great worth

43. The word \A. hardworking B. competent C. intelligent

D. conservative

44. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. A college student can enrich his knowledge and broaden his mind through formal and informal learning. B. A college education is likely to be a required credential (文凭) for the career a person wants. C. A college student who doesn't work hard can get nothing out of the courses he takes.

D. A college education tends to have long-range effects on a person's knowledge and values. 45. This passage is primarily concerned with____.

A. the change of people's attitude toward their college education B. the benefits of a college education

C. the result of formal and informal learning

D. the intercommunication among college students Passage 3

For the most part, rapid economic development has been a favor. But there is a down side to development -- health problems such as overweight are all becoming more common, as more people take taxis to work instead of riding their bicycles, and other labour-saving devices become more popular.

An increasingly fast pace of life makes it difficult for people to spend time playing sports. “I know exercise is good for your health,” a young lady said. “ But after a busy work week, the only thing I want to do is watch some TV and go to sleep.” That attitude may explain the results of a recent nationwide study, which suggested 15 percent of urban adults in China have heart problems.

Local researchers found that 31. 2 percent of elderly respondents (受访者) were getting enough exercise, but less than 9 percent of youngsters and the middle-aged got enough physical activity.

Elderly people understand the importance of protecting their health. The young people, however, are busy working and use this as an excuse to avoid exercise. In fact, physica1 exercise doesn't require much time, money or a special gymnasium. People can make use of any time and any place at their convenience to take part in sports. Walking quickly, cycling, climbing the stairs and dancing are all helpful methods to improve one's health.

The benefits of adding a little more activity to your life are priceless. “There is no need to be an athlete(运动员)， however ，”a local doctor said. People should walk for 30 minutes a day and take part in 24