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00596英语阅读（二）自考模拟试题（一）I. Vocabulary. ( 10 points, 1 point for each)Scan the following passage and find the words which have roughly the same meanings as those given below. The number in the bracket after each word definition refers to the number of paragraph in which the target word is. Write the word you choose on the ANSWER SHEET.About three hundred years ago, there were approximately half a billion people in the world. In the two centuries that followed the population doubled, and, by 1850, there were more than a billion people in the world. It took only 75 years for the figure to double once more, so that now the population figure stands at approximately six and one half billion. Each day the population of the world increases by about 150,000.In former centuries the population grew slowly. Famines, wars, and epidemics, such as the plague and cholera, killed many people. Today, although the birth rate has not changed significantly, the death rate has been lowered considerably by various kinds of progress.Machinery has made it possible to produce more and more food in vast areas, such as the plains of America and Russia. Crops have increased almost everywhere and people are growing more and more food. New forms of food preservation have also been developed so that food need not be eaten as soon as it has grown. Meat, fish, fruit and vegetables can be dried, tinned or frozen, then stored for later use.Improvement in communications and transportation has made it possible to send more food from the place where it is produced to other places where it is needed. This has helped reduced the number of famines. Generally speaking, people live in conditions of greater security. Practices such as the slave trade, which caused many useless deaths, have been stopped.1. one hundred years (Para. 1)2. symbol for a number (Para. 1)3. an extreme scarcity of food (Para 2)4. an outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely (Para.2)5. importantly (Para.2)6. much; a great deal (Para. 2)7. preparation of food to resist decay (Para. 3)8. to reserve or put away for future use (Para.3)9. a means or system of carrying passengers or goods from one place to another (Para. 4)10. the state of being safe (Para. 5)。
2019年4月英语二自考真题及答案1、My friends will _______ me at the airport when I arrive in London. [单选题] *A. takeB. meet(正确答案)C. receiveD. have2、There are many_____desks in the room. [单选题] *rge old brown(正确答案)B.old large brownrge brown oldD.brown old large3、—Look at those purple gloves! Are they ______, Mary?—No, they aren’t. ______ are pink. （）[单选题] *A. you; IB. your; MyC. yours; Mine(正确答案)D. you; Me4、I shall never forget the days（）we worked on the farm. [单选题] *A. when(正确答案)B. whatC. whichD. on that5、I couldn’t find Peter,_____did I know where he had gone. [单选题] *A.nor(正确答案)B.eitherC.neverD.as6、Mary _______ a phone call with her mother now. [单选题] *A. will makeB. madeC. is making(正确答案)D. makes7、——Have you（）your friend Bill recently? ———No, he doesnt often write to me. [单选题] *A. heard aboutB. heard ofC. heard from (正确答案)D. received from8、I hope to see you again _______. [单选题] *A. long long agoB. long beforeC. before long(正确答案)D. long9、27．My father is a professor and he works in__________ university. [单选题] *A．a (正确答案)B．anC．/D．the10、—What can I do to help at the old people’s home?—You ______ read stories to the old people. （）[单选题] *A. could(正确答案)B. mustC. shouldD. would11、It’s windy outside. _______ your jacket, Bob. [单选题] *A. Try onB. Put on(正确答案)C. Take offD. Wear12、The news is?_______. We are all _______ at it. [单选题] *A. exciting;?excited(正确答案)B. excited;?excitingC. exciting;?excitingD. excited;?excited13、He often comes to work early and he is _______ late for work. [单选题] *A. usuallyB. never(正确答案)C. oftenD. sometimes14、This year our school is _____ than it was last year. [单选题] *A. much more beautiful(正确答案)B. much beautifulC. the most beautifulD. beautiful15、I _______ seeing you soon. [单选题] *A. look afterB. look forC. look atD. look forward to(正确答案)16、If you want to be successful one day, you have to seize every _______ to realize your dream. [单选题] *A. changeB. chance(正确答案)C. chairD. check17、80．Thousands of ________ from other countries visit the village every year. [单选题] *A．robotsB．postcardsC．tourists(正确答案)D．bridges18、The teacher has his students_____a composition every other week. [单选题] *A.to writeB.writtenC.writingD.write(正确答案)19、88．Sorry. I don’t know the way? ? ? ? ? ?Dongfeng Cinema. [单选题] * A．byB．ofC．to(正确答案)D．for20、The man lost his camera and he ______ it now.（）[单选题] *A. foundB. is findingC. is looking forD. looks for(正确答案)21、The students _____ outdoors when the visitors arrived. [单选题] *A. were playing(正确答案)B. have playedC. would playD. could play22、While they were in discussion, their manager came in by chance. [单选题] *A. 抓住时机B. 不时地C. 碰巧(正确答案)D. 及时23、--Do you know _______ girl with long curly hair?--Yes. She is Mary. She plays _______ piano very well. [单选题] *A. a; /B. the; /C. the; the(正确答案)D. a; the24、A little learning is a dangerous thing, _____ the saying goes. [单选题] *A. likeB. as(正确答案)C. withD. if25、I_____you that I had made the right decision. [单选题] *A.ensuredB.insuredC.assured(正确答案)D.for sure26、I’m _______ I must be leaving now. [单选题] *A. afraid(正确答案)B. thinkC. thoughtD. free27、How I wish I（）to repair the watch! I only made it worse. [单选题] *A. had triedB. hadn't tried(正确答案)C. have triedD.didn't try28、You needn’t _______ me. I’m old enough to take care of myself. [单选题] *A. worry about(正确答案)B. write downC. put awayD. wake up29、Don’t forget _______ those books when you are free. [单选题] *A. to read(正确答案)B. readingC. readD. to reading30、Mr. Bliss became the first person to die in a car accident. [单选题] *A. 事故(正确答案)B. 竞赛C. 检阅D. 交易。
2019年4月全国高等教育自学考试00015《英语（二》真题与答案解析第一部分：阅读判断（第1～10题，每题1分，共10分）下面的短文后列出了 10个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择C。
在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。
My BrotherMy brother is off at college, and at age 14, I miss him terribly. My brother is a rare kind of guy. He’s smart and kind. And my friends say he5s lovely. But it’s how he handles things and how he treats his friends and his family that make me feel more proud.He applied to 14 colleges. He was accepted by all but one, the one he wanted, Brown University. So he took his second choice, and off he went to a first year. When he came home for summer vacation, he said he’d move to Rhode Island near Brown, find a job, and do whatever he could to become known in the area. He'd work his heart out and do his best at everything. Someone, he was sure, would notice. This was a big deal for my parents as it meant agreeing to a year without college. But they trusted him and encouraged him to do whatever he thought it would take to realize his dream.It wasn’t long before he was hired as an amateur (业余的）play director at Brown. Now was his chance to shine, and shine he did. He put every bit of himself into the job. He met teachers and school officials, talked to everyone about his dream and never hesitated to tell them what he was after.And, sure enough, at the end of the year, when he reapplied to Brown, he was accepted. We were all happy, but for me the happiness went very deep. I had learned an important lesson—a lesson no one could have taught me with words. If I work hard for what I want, and if I keep trying after I’ve been turned down, my dreams can also come true. This is a gift I still hold in my heart.1.My brother had many good qualities.A.TrueB. FalseC. Not Given【答案】A【解析】题目中原句的意思是我的哥哥有很多好品质。
全国2019年4月高等教育自学考试综合英语（二）试题课程代码：00795全部题目用英文作答，并将答案写在答题纸相应位置上，否则不计分。
PART ONEI. 语法、词汇。
用适当的词填空。
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并将所选答案的字母写在答题纸上。
（本大题共25小题，每小题1分，共25分）Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer. (25 points)1. The teacher explained the point a second time, but ________ everyone understand.A. not even then doesB. even then not didC. not even then didD. not even then2. All flights ________ because of the storm, they decided to go to Beijing by train.A. having been canceledB. had been canceledC. having canceledD. were canceled3. We shall have completed the work by the time he ________ back next week.A. will comeB. comesC. is comingD. will have come4. The little girl ________ into the lake but her father caught her.A. would have fallenB. should have fallenC. had probably fallenD. has fallen5. “Do you often swim now?”“No, but I _______ when I was in my fifties.”A. used toB. am used to itC. used to doD. was used to doing6. A new computer costs about _______ of this used one.A. the three times priceB. three time the priceC. three times a priceD. three times the price7. He deeply regretted _______ the only opportunity to go to college.A. to have to missB. that he will missC. to missD. missing8. Alice and Mary waited breathlessly for the announcement, _______ she had won the award.A. each hopedB. each hopingC. and each hopesD. and each hoping9. Statistics is a discipline _______ all the other sciences.A. affectedB. to affectC. affectingD. being affected10. It was not until she had arrived home _______ remembered her appointment with the doctor.A. when sheB. that sheC. and sheD. she11. He must have waited here for an hour, _______ ?A. didn’t heB. mustn’t heC. hasn’t heD. must he12. We’ll have to go without him _______ he comes before our flight departs.A. ifB. providingC. unlessD. on condition that13. A moment’s _______ is sometimes worth a lifetime’s experience.A. realizationB. insightC. knowledgeD. vision14. Youth is not a time of life —it is a _______ of mind. You are as young as you feel, and as old as you doubt.A. peaceB. presenceC. easeD. state15. Wisdom is knowing when to _______ your mind and when to mind your speech.A. readB. go out ofC. make upD. change16. To _______ wages and salaries means increasing purchasing power.A. raiseB. riseC. liftD. improve17. Success is to be measured _______ by the position one has reached in life as by the obstacles he has overcome while trying to succeed.A. not so muchB. just muchC. much lessD. much more18. The boy ran ________ from home to school and was just in time for class.A. all the moreB. all the wayC. all the sameD. all the time19. The man was sentenced to three years of imprisonment because he was ________ in car smuggling.A. includedB. connectedC. involvedD. concerned20. The Red Cross passed the money to the village school without ________ the do nor’s name.A. quotingB. callingC. bringing upD. referring to21. The Thinking Machine ________ in solving the mystery of the silver box.A. persistedB. achievedC. managedD. succeeded22. Life is not merely ________, but the enjoyment of health.A. livingB. aliveC. livelyD. liveable23. Most of the men working in the factory were farmers ________.A. formallyB. formerlyC. earlyD. firstly24. A successful man is ________ who has the opportunity and takes it.A. personB. anyoneC. someD. one25. Wise people believe only half of what they hear —wiser ones know ________ half to believe.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. suchII. 完形填空。
2019年4月英语二自考真题及答案解析1、It usually takes him about 15 minutes _______ his bike to school. [单选题] *A. ridesB. ridingC. rideD. to ride(正确答案)2、It seems slow for children to become _____ ,while adults often feel time flies. [单选题] *A. growns-upsB. growns-upC. grown upsD. grown-ups(正确答案)3、At half past three she went back to the school to pick him up. [单选题] *A. 等他B. 送他(正确答案)C. 抱他D. 接他4、Don’t swim in the river. It’s too _______. [单选题] *A. interestingB. easyC. difficultD. dangerous(正确答案)5、88．Sorry. I don’t know the way? ? ? ? ? ?Dongfeng Cinema. [单选题] *A．byB．ofC．to(正确答案)D．for6、The little boy saved his money ______ he could buy his mother a gift on Mother’s Day.（）[单选题] *A. butB. such thatC. in order toD. so that(正确答案)7、The rain is very heavy _______ we have to stay at home. [单选题] *A. butB. becauseC. so(正确答案)D. and8、I had _______ egg and some milk for breakfast this morning. [单选题] *A. aB. an(正确答案)C. theD. /9、I took?some _______of the Great Wall?in China last year. [单选题] *A. potatoesB. tomatoesC. photos(正确答案)D. paintings10、Tom is very _______. He never cleans his room. [单选题] *A. lazy(正确答案)B. activeC. shyD. healthy11、I arrived _____ the city _____ 9:00 am _______ April [单选题] *A. at, in, atB. to, on, atC. in, or, atD. in, at, on(正确答案)12、He was born in Canada, but he has made China his _______. [单选题] *A. familyB. addressC. houseD. home(正确答案)13、--What are you going to be in the future?--I want to be _______ actor. [单选题] *A. aB. an(正确答案)C. theD. /14、Modern plastics can（）very high and very low temperatures. [单选题] *A. stand(正确答案)B. sustainC. carryD. support15、The reason why I didn't attend the lecture was simply（）I got a bad cold that day. [单选题] *A. becauseB. asC. that(正确答案)D. for16、I walked too much yesterday and （）are still aching now. [单选题] *A. my leg's musclesB. my leg muscles(正确答案)C. my muscles' of legD. my legs' muscles17、If you do the same thing for a long time, you'll be tired of it. [单选题] *A. 试图B. 努力C. 厌倦(正确答案)D. 熟练18、The hall in our school is _____ to hold 500 people. [单选题] *A. big enough(正确答案)B. enough bigC. very smallD. very big19、She talks too much; you’ll be glad when you’re free of her. [单选题] *A. 与她自由交谈B. 离开她(正确答案)C. 受她的控制D. 与她在一起20、3．—Will you buy the black car?No, I won't. I will buya(n) ________ one because I don't have enough money. [单选题] *A．cheap(正确答案)B．expensiveC．highD．low21、He went to America last Friday. Alice came to the airport to _______ him _______. [单选题] *A. take; offB. see; off(正确答案)C. send; upD. put; away22、The（)majority of the members were against the idea. [单选题] *A. substantialB. enormousC. considerable(正确答案)D. overwhelming23、Boys and girls, please _______ your favorite book here and show it to us next class. [单选题] *A. bring(正确答案)B. sellC. buyD. take24、Her （）for writing was that she wished women to get the right to higher education. [单选题] *A. motivation(正确答案)B. motivateC. effectD. concentration25、_______, making some DIY things is fashionable. [单选题] *A. Stand outB. In ones opinionC. In my opinion(正确答案)D. Out of fashion26、—How do you find（）birthday party of the Blairs? —I should say it was __________ complete failure．[单选题] *A．a; aB. the ; a(正确答案)C．a; /D．the; /27、E-mail is _______ than express mail, so I usually email my friends. [单选题] *A. fastB. faster(正确答案)C. the fastestD. more faster28、Last week they _______ in climbing the Yuelu Mountain. [单选题] *A. succeeded(正确答案)B. succeedC. successD. successful29、I have worked all day. I'm so tired that I need _____ . [单选题] *A. a night restB. rest of nightC. a night's rest(正确答案)D. a rest of night30、Have you done something _______ on the weekends? [单选题] *A. special(正确答案)B. soreC. convenientD. slim。
2019年4月高等教育自学考试英语（二）真题第一部分：阅读判断（第1〜10题,每题1分，共10分）下面的短文后列出了10个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，选择A;如果该句提供的错误信息，选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及，迭择C，在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。
The Thinking Habit That Changed My LifeI remember one evening three years ago,when my life was very different.1was overweight.I was deeply in debt.I was a smoker.I felt hopeless and helpless.I couldn’t change anything.Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is.And I resolved to list the good things in my life.I had a wonderful wife.1had five amazing children.I could sec and appreciate the beauty of the world around me.The list went on,but you get the idea.Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OK.That night I resolved to be grateful for what I had,and for the people in my life.I started the habit of gratitude.Now many people consider it unimportant.I'm here to tell you that it's very important.It changes lives.Now I appreciate my wife Eva more.I feel good about having her in my life.And we have deepened our relationship.I also appreciate my kids more.Instead of criticizing them,I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor.to others around me,at work and everywhere else,because instead of seeing the faults in everyone,I see the good,and am grateful for them.I need less，because instead of thinking about what I don't have,I am grateful for what I do have.Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude,and life becomes easier.Without the habit of gratitude,we tend to complain and see the bad in people and things.We can't change that at once,but you can do something.For example,you can start with a small action.Really feelthe happiness that something o someone is in your life,or take a moment to make a list of the things in your life that you're thankful for.1.I was unhappy with my life three years ago.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given2.I drank every day and couldn't stop it.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given3.I was unable to support my family.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given4.One evening I came to a new understanding of my life.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given5.Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadays.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given6.Now I have a closer relationship with my wife.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given7.I am now more strict with my kids.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given8.I like making friends with people around me.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given9.I now try to see the good in others.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given10.A small action doesn't work to change one’s bad habit.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given第二部分：阅读选择（第11〜15题，每题2分，共10分）阅读下面短文，请从短文后所铪各题的4个选项（A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。
0015英语二作文健康生活How to live a healthy lifeGood health is very important to us. But what should we do to keep healthy? Here is some advice.First, we should have healthy eating habits. For example, we should eat more fruit and vegetables. Second, we should do more sports to build us up. Third, enough sleep can keep us more active and happier. Besides, we must stay away from smoking and drinking because they can cause many illnesses.If you can follow these, I’m sure you will live a healthy life.阅读判断A、B、B、A、B、A、B、A、C、C (关键词核对)1、A 末尾 good qualities2、B only3、B 末尾 terrible4、A 末尾 Island5、B 末尾 plan6、A 末尾 himself7、B 末尾 after8、A 末尾 times9、C 末尾 for me10、C I wanted阅读选择D、B、C、A、C（关键词核对）11、Asia12、easy13、increase14、frig15、China第三部分Task1F、B、C、A、D（关键词请核对）16、Eat17、Drive18、Take19、Change20、useTask2D、A、C、E、B （关键词请核对）21、Eating 选 D in22、One is 选 A from23、One had 选 C for24、Buy 选 E reduce25、To 选 B your填句补文一D、B、E、A、F （关键词请核对）26D He handed27B It was28E I grabbed29A He got30F I still填词补文J、G、B、I、E、A、K、F、D、H （关键词请核对）31.J older32.G ages33.B differences34.I share35.E tests36.A also37.K related38.F affect39.D explain40.H living完型补文（修正版）41.importance42.impactive43.qualified44.financial45.banks46.excessivelyparison48.requiredcating50.received。
00596英语阅读（二）自考模拟试题（七）Passage FourThe loss of biological diversity has become most spectacularly noticeable in the extinction or decline of populations of large and well-known animals. Many animal species have become extinct since the 1700’s, among them the California grizzly bear, the dodo, and the passenger pigeon. Hundreds of other animal species are threatened. In North America, endangered species include the black-footed ferret, the California condor, the desert tortoise, and the whooping crane.Most species in danger of extinction anywhere in the world are suffering from the intrusion (侵入) of human beings. The Asian elephant, for example, has become an endangered species due to the expansion of the human population throughout its range in southern Asia. In Africa, the African elephants are being killed off for their tusks. Monkeys and other primates throughout the world are threatened by hunting, capture for medical use, and the destruction of their habitats. And the rhinoceroses, lions, and other large mammals of the African savanna (grassy plains with scattered trees) compete for land and life with some of the most rapidly growing human populations in the world.The loss of biological diversity is most severe, however, in the tropical rain forests. The forests of the tropics are particularly vulnerable to disturbance because the soils have a low capacity for retaining nutrients. Most of the forests’nutrient elements are held in the tissues of plants. When loggers and farmers destroy existing plant cover, the nutrients are washed from the land into streams, and the land itself becomes less able to support life. Destruction of these forests destroys the habitat of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of species from such creatures as the howler monkey and indigo macaw, to less visible species of plants, insects, and microbes, many of which are not yet known to science.Questions 26-30 are based on Passage Four26. According to the passage, animal distinction _____.A. is most noticeable in North AmericaB. is mainly taking place among large animalsC. quickened with industrialization of the societyD. never took place before the 1700’s27. The chief cause of gradual disappearance of biological diversity is ____.A. human crueltyB. human interferenceC. the increase of human populationD. the disappearance of the forests28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned with regard to human intrusion?A. Elephants are killed off for their tusksB. Some primates are hunted for medical useC. Growing human population results in the competition for land and life among animalsD. Men live increasingly on animals as their source of food.29. In tropical forests, _____.A. animals live a hard life due to competitionB. a lot of species die out for lack of foodC. rains constitute the major threat to speciesD. a greater number of animals are yet to be known30. It can be inferred from this passage that species extinction ____.A. proceeds of a faster rate than noticeableB. is the worst among well-known animalsC. is the most severe in AfricaD. is chiefly due to competition among speciesPassage Five“Climate change in the Arctic is a reality now!”So insists Robert Corell, an oceanographer with the American Meteorological Society. Wild-eyed proclamations are all too common when it comes to global warming, but in this case his assertion seems well founded.Dr. Corell heads a team of some 300 scientists who have spent the past four years investigating the matter in a process known as the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA). The group, drawn from the eight countries with territories inside the Arctic Circle, has just issued a report called “Impacts of a Warming Arctic”, a lengthy summary of the principal scientific findings. A second report, which will sketch out recommended policies, is due out in a few weeks. A third, far heftier tome detailing all the scientific findings will not come out for some months yet.Already, though, the ACIA has made a splash. One reason is the inevitable wrangling over policy recommendations. News reports have suggested that the Bush administration has tried to suppress signs of support in the second, as yet unreleased, report, for the UN’s Kyoto protocol or other mandatory policies for the control of greenhouse-gas emissions. But even setting politics aside, this week’s scientific report has still created a stir with its bold assessment of polar warming.At first sight, its conclusions are not so surprising. After all, scientists have long suspected that several factors lead to greater temperature swings at the poles than elsewhere on the planet. One is albedo (反射率) —the posh scientific name for how much sunlight is absorbed by a planet’s surface, and how much is reflected. Most of the polar regions are covered in snow and ice, which are much more reflective than soil or ocean. If that snow melts, the exposure of dark earth (which absorbs heat) acts as a feedback loop that accelerates warming. A second factor that makes the poles special is that the atmosphere is thinner there than at theequator, and so less energy is required to warm it up. A third factor is that less solar energy is lost in evaporation at the frigid poles than in the steamy tropics.And yet the language of this week’s report is still eye-catching: “the Arctic is now experiencing some of the most rapid and severe climate change on Earth.”The last authoritative assessment of the topic as done by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2001. That report made headlines by predicting a rise in sea level of between 10 cm (four inches) and 90cm, and a temperature rise of between 1.4℃and 5.8℃over this century. However, its authors did not feel confident in predicting either rapid polar warming or the speedy demise of the Greenland ice sheet. Pointing to evidence gathered since the IPCC report, this week’s report suggests trouble lies ahead.Questions 31-35 are based on Passage Five31. By saying “his assertion seems well founded”, the author means that _____.A. his statement is not reasonableB. his assertion can be discoveredC. his statement can hold waterD. his assertion is well-known to the public32. Scientists of the team headed by Dr. Corell _____.A. had much acquaintance with the Arctic circle prior to the investigationB. were absorbed in the South Pole climate impact AssessmentC. had no acquaintance with the Arctic Circle prior to the studyD. were detached from the South Pole snowstorm impact investigation33. The manipulation of greenhouse-gas emissions is in its strongest form echoed in _____.A. the Arctic Climate Impact AssessmentB. the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeC. the American Meteorological SocietyD. the UN’s Kyoto protocol or other mandatory policies34. The vanishing of Greenland ice sheet, according to the text, is _____.A. beyond disputeB. still in doubtC. at its early stageD. in its distinctive ways35. The loss of less solar energy in evaporation at the Arctic Circle may result in _____.A. apparent temperature stagnation elsewhere on the planetB. less temperature swings at the polesC. consequent temperature regulation elsewhere on the planetD. more temperature fluctuation at the poles。
2019年10月自考真题一、阅读判断Black FridayEveryone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving (感恩节). On this day most retail stores open their doors very early. Some as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With this in mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday.Black Friday is not as old as many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season. In order to draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very well. This large success resulted in the name Black Friday. It was so named because the stores were “in the black”. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today in the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores.Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you don’t want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.1.Many people know the history of Black Friday.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given答案：B解析：原文第一段“While people have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins.“意为当人们听到黑色星期五时，很多人不知道它的起源。
2019年4月全国高等教育自学考试试题英语（二）试卷（课程代码00015）一、阅读判断（第1~10题，每题1分，共10分）My BrotherMy brother is off at college,and at age14,I miss him terribly.My brother is a rare kind of guy.He’s smart and kind.Any my friends say he’s lovely.But it’s how he handles things and how he treats his friends and his family that make me feel more proud.He applied to14colleges.He was accepted by all but one,the one he wanted, Brown University.So he took his second choice,and off he went to a first year.When he came home for summer vacation,he said he’d move to Rhode Island near Brown, find a job,and do whatever he could to become known in the area.He’d work his heart out and do his best at everything.Someone,he was sure,would notice.This was a big deal for my parents as it meant agreeing to a year without college.But they trusted him and encouraged him to do whatever he thought it would take to realize his dream.It wasn’t long before he was hired as an amateur(业余的)play director at Brown.Now was his chance to shine,and shine he did.He put every bit of himself into the job.He met teachers and school officials,talked to everyone about his dream and never hesitated to tell them what he was after.And,sure enough,at the end of the year,when he reapplied to Brown,he was accepted.We were all happy,but for me the happiness went very deep.I had learned an important lesson––a lesson no one could have taught me with words.If I work hard for what I want,and if I keep trying after I’ve been turned down,my dreams can also come true.This is a gift I still hold in my heart.1.My brother had many good qualities.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given2.Only one university accepted my brother.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given3.My brother’s first year at college was terrible.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given4.My brother would like to find a job in Rhode Island.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given5.My parents disagreed with my brother’s plan.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given6.My brother took every opportunity to promote himself.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given7.My brother never told anyone what he was after.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given8.My brother applied to Brown University three times.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given9.My brother set a good example for me.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given10.I wanted to go to college,too.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given二、阅读选择（第11~15题，每题2分，共10分）Garlic(大蒜)Garlic has a long history of human use of over7,000years.It was originally grown in Asia.It finally made its way to Europe and South and North Americas in the 16th century.It rapidly spread to the world because it was easy to grow and could stay alive in poor conditions.Garlic has also long been used in medicine.Egyptians fed garlic to the slaves to keep up their strength and to defend against diseases.The Romans believed that garlic cured many diseases and helped heal wounds.Greeks gave garlic to athletes during the Olympic Games in order to increase their strength.More recently,garlic has been mentioned as being used as a treatment for battle wounds in both World Wars.In fact,even today people eat garlic for its supposed benefits.For example,many people eat garlic to help fight colds and coughs.Some even claim that garlic can help prevent high blood pressure and cancer.A different use for garlic in the past was to keep away bad spirits.In some countries,people believed that if they wore garlic around their necks,bad things would not enter their bodies.And if they hung garlic outside the doors of their homes, bad things would go away.Garlic is now grown everywhere in the world.China is the largest producer of garlic,followed by India,South Korea,Egypt and Russia.The popularity of garlic has increased over the years.It is now widely used in all types of cooking.Chinese dishes use garlic.Italian dishes include a lot of garlic,too.Garlic is now highly valued for its taste throughout the world.11.Garlic was first grown in____.A.North AmericaB.South AmericaC.Europe12.Garlic was quickly accepted by people everywhere because it was____.A.simple to cookB.easy to growC.good for healthD.tasty in many dishes13.Ancient Greeks believed that garlic can help____.A.cure many diseasesB.heal battle woundsC.increase body strengthD.keep people healthy14.Some ancient people hung garlic outside their doors to____.A.frighten bad spiritsB.decorate their housesC.keep away insectsD.show their wishes15.The largest garlic grower in the world now is____.A.EgyptB.KoreaC.ChinaD.Russia三、概括段落大意和补全句子（第16~25题，每题1分，共10分）Easy Ways to Green up Your Life(1)Eating meat produces greenhouse gas emissions(排放).If you can’t give up meat completely,you can reduce your consumption or give up beef.Don’t eat out-of-season farm products.They are grown in greenhouses.A lot of energy goes into heating the greenhouses.And shipping such out-of-season farm products by air from remote places consumes huge amount of energy,too.Just look for local and in-season foods.(2)Spend less time behind the wheel,cycle and walk more,and use public transport more.If you have to drive,the first thing is to choose a car that uses comparatively less fuel.Besides,stick to the speed limit,keep your tires properly filled with air,empty your trunk of heavy items,and accelerate and brake gently.(3)Want to take a vacation trip by plane?Don’t hurry.Think again.Air travel hasa big impact on the environment compared with most other forms of travel.You have better choices.Consider having a vacation within driving distance.Of course,taking the train is the best choice.(4)Think about how much“stuff”you own.A big part of emissions are linked to our consumption.To reduce it we need a change in consumption culture.Do we really need all the things we buy?And do we always need the newest one?Getting fewer things and making the ones you own last longer will reduce energy use.(5)Your choices about heating and cooling your home are some of the most important things you can do in terms of cutting your greenhouse gas emissions. Keeping the temperature a little lower in the winter and higher in the summer can make a big difference.Task1 A.Change your shopping habit16.Paragraph①: B.Drive less if possible17.Paragraph②: C.Take fewer air trips18.Paragraph③: e air-conditioning moderately19.Paragraph④: E.Take fewer vacations20.Paragraph⑤: F.Eat less meat and more in-seasonfoodsTask221.Eating beef can________.22.One is advised to remove heavy things________.23.One had better take a train________.24.Buying less is one way to________.25.To save energy,properly control________.A.from his car trunkB.your room temperatureC.for a vacation tripD.increase greenhouse gas productionE.reduce energy useF.your water consumption四、填句补文（第26~30题，每题2分，共10分）A Lucky Pen“Mommy,I’ve got something for you!”George ran through the door after school one day.He waved something above his head.“See,it’s a lucky pen!”____26____I looked at the pen in my hand.There was nothing special about it.But I didn’t realize how special it was at that moment.I had made the decision to pursue a career in writing.____27____I had dreamed about it for a long time but I was afraid to take a chance.I was scared of rejection.The night before,I had voiced those fears to my husband when I thought George wasn’t listening.But George must have overheard us.Now he stood in front of me, watching me examine the pen.“You don’t have to be scared now,”he said.“This pen will make your stories great and everyone will love you.”Tears filled my eyes. ____28____Rejection didn’t seem like a such a big deal any more.Even if I never sold the first story,I had everything I could ever need.George in my life!I found out later how lucky I was when I heard what he did to get the pen.During lunch break at school that day,George heard a boy talking about a lucky pen he had. ____29____The boy was a tough negotiator but George didn’t give up.In the end,he traded his lunch,his favorite cartoon book,and his new football,his most prized possession for the pen.Just to make me feel better.____30____It never fails to remind me just how lucky I am!I am the luckiest mother in the world now and forever.A.He got it as a birthday gift.B.It was a decision full of fear and anxiety for me.C.He wanted to get it for me.D.He handed me the pen happily and proudly.E.I grabbed him and pulled him tight against me.F.I still have that pen,though it’s long out of ink.五、填词补文（第31~40题，每题1.5分，共15分）Young Readers,Tomorrow’s Leaders?A new study has good news for kids with strong reading skills.Such kids will have high intelligence as they get__31__.They will have a bright future.The study included1,890twins who did reading tests at__32__7and12,and an intelligence test at16.The twins had the same genes(基因)and home environment. Therefore,the__33__between them had to be due to factors that they did not__34__. For example,one had a better teacher than the other.Some kids did better on the reading__35__than their twin brother or sister.They__36__did better on the intelligence test.The reading skills__37__to enhanced intelligence were evident by age7.This shows that reading skills can__38__a child’s intellectual development.The study also helps to__39__the differences among kids in the same family. They share genes,__40__conditions and parents.But they can be different in intelligence.A.also E.tests I.shareB.differences F.affect J.olderC.only G.ages K.relatedD.explain H.living L.interested六、完形补文（第41~50题，每题1.5分，共15分）Student LoansFederal Student Aid is an office providing(provide)student loans for higher education.The ernment knows the__41__(important)of higher education in positively__42__(impact)the nation.It makes sure that each__43__(qualify) student in America is able to get__44__(finance)help for higher education.Though parents can choose private funding through__45__(bank),the interestrates can be__46__(excessive)high.On the other hand,the interest rates of federally funded student loans are much less in__47__(compare).It is,therefore,very important that parents take all steps____(require)to apply for student loans though government.Federal Student Aid is involved in__49__(educate)students and their families on the exact procedures to get student loans.Once the applications are__50__ (receive),it processes them before the start of each school year.七、写作（30分）某英文报社正在举办题为“Live a Healthy Life”的征文活动。
