2017年10月自考00015英语二试卷及答案

大学英语自学考试教程下册0015自考英语二课后习题答案 unit1Unit 1(英语二)Text AExercises for the TextI.1.d 2.c 3.c 4.a 5.dII.1.alternative 2.fundamental 3.accompany4.implement5.preccedent6.attain7.objectives 8.vary 9.multiple10.isolateIII.1.c 2.d 3.i 4.j 5.g 6.e 7.h 8.a 9.f 10.bIV.our ; helped ; form ; front; to; passed; it; same;V.1.Decision makers should be able to make the best guess at the future.2.Some people think that everything managers do involves decision making.(or Some people think that everything managers do has something to do with decision making.)3.If there are no correct alternatives ,there are no correct decisions to be made.4.Since different people have different ideas about the same problem ,so the approaches to it vary from person to person.5.Decision makers usually hold the key to the business development of the company.Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.a.be organized anizational anization2.a.simple b.simplified c.simply d.simplification3.a.profit b.profitable c.profitability4.a.intention b.intended c.unintendedII.1.preccdent2.skilled3.achievement4.implement5.optimal6.goal7.accomplish 8.accompanies 9.tendency10.ongoingIII.1.His friend accompanied him to a concert.2.He has argued her out of her decision.3.he owed his success in part to luck.4.According to his suggestion ,the formalities have been much simplified.5.The broadcasting station predicts that it will turn cold tomorrow.6.Motion is defined as a change in position or place.Text BExercises for the TextI.1.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.F 6.F 7.F 8.F 9.F 10.TII.1.preparation; confidence2.idea3.unattractive indifference4.hardworking; personality; interest5.speechless6.holidays; pay7.clean; neat; conservative9.politely; naturally10."I beg your pardon?" or "Could you please repeat it?" etc. Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.at a disadvantage2.conservative3.indifference4.make sure5.vague6.clutched7.turned down 8.to your advantage 9.neat10.prospects 11.take the trouble to 12.place Grammar ExercisesI.1.连词；让步状语从句。

2017年10月自考英语二自考真题及答案1、81．Some birds are flying ________ the lake. What a beautiful picture! [单选题] *A．forB．underC．inD．above(正确答案)2、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. take3、Jack would rather spend time complaining than_____the problem by himself. [单选题] *A.solve(正确答案)B.solvedC.solvesD.to solve4、I _______ seeing you soon. [单选题] *A. look afterB. look forC. look atD. look forward to(正确答案)5、Sometimes only（）10 out of 500 or more candidates succeed in passing all the tests. [单选题] *A. as many asB. as few as(正确答案)C. as much asD. as little as6、一Mary wants to invite you to see the movie today. 一I would rather she（B）me tomorrow. [单选题] *A.tellsB. told (正确答案)C. would tellD. had told7、My daughter is neither slim nor fat and she’d like a _______ skirt. [单选题] *A. largeB. medium(正确答案)C. smallD. mini8、I paid twenty yuan _______ the book. [单选题] *A. offB. backC. for(正确答案)D. with9、10．﹣Could you please sweep the floor？I’m going to cook dinner．﹣__________．I’ll do it at once，Mom．[单选题] *A．I’m afraid notB．You’re kiddingC．It’s a shameD．My pleasure(正确答案)10、You must pay more attention to your pronunciation. [单选题] *A. 词汇B. 拼写C. 发音(正确答案)D. 语法11、Nearly everything they study at school has some practical use in their life, but is that the only reason _____ they go to school? [单选题] *A. why(正确答案)B. whichC. becauseD. what12、( ) Some students preferred to stay in the toilet ______ do morning exercises. [单选题] *A in order to notB in not order toC in order not to(正确答案)D not in order to13、—What were you doing when the rainstorm came?—I ______ in the library with Jane. （）[单选题] *A. readB. am readingC. will readD. was reading(正确答案)14、78．According to a report on Daily Mail, it’s on Wednesday（）people start feeling really unhappy. [单选题] *A. whenB. whichC. whatD. that(正确答案)15、Mom, I need you ______ me a pencil box.（）[单选题] *A. buyB. buyingC. to buy(正确答案)D. to buying16、My English teacher has given us some _______ on how to study English well. [单选题] *A. storiesB. suggestions(正确答案)C. messagesD. practice17、He studied harder to _______ his reading skills. [单选题] *A. improve(正确答案)B. rememberC. memorizeD. forget18、Marie is a _______ girl.She always smiles and says hello to others. [单选题] *A. shyB. friendly(正确答案)C. healthyD. crazy19、At last the plane landed at the Beijing Airport safely. [单选题] *A. 平稳地B. 安全地(正确答案)C. 紧急地D. 缓缓地20、Which animal do you like _______, a cat, a dog or a bird? [单选题] *A. very muchB. best(正确答案)C. betterD. well21、57．Next week will be Lisa's birthday. I will send her a birthday present ________ post. [单选题] *A．withB．forC．by(正确答案)D．in22、The language school started a new（）to help young learners with reading and writing. [单选题] *A. course(正确答案)B. designC. eventD. progress23、18．Monica wants to be a _______. She is good at sports and she loves teaching others. [单选题] *A．coach(正确答案)B．secretaryC．architectD．waiter24、13．—Will you come to my party?—I am not ________ . [单选题] *A．mindB．sure(正确答案)C．happyD．Sorry25、90．—I want to go to different places, but I don’t know the ________. —A map is helpful,I think. [单选题] *A．price(正确答案)B．timeC．wayD．ticket26、I didn't hear _____ because there was too much noise where I was sitting. [单选题] *A. what did he sayB. what he had said(正确答案)C. what he was sayingD. what to say27、—_____ are the Olympic Games held? —Every four years [单选题] *A. How longB. How often(正确答案)C. How soonD. How far28、You can't rely on Jane as she is _____ changing her mind and you will never know what she is going to do next. [单选题] *A. occasionallyB. rarelyC. scarcelyD. constantly(正确答案)29、During the Mid-Autumn Festival, family members often gather together _________ ameal, admire the moon and enjoy moon cakes. [单选题] *A. shareB. to share(正确答案)C. having sharedD. shared30、I like booking tickets online，because it is _______. [单选题] *A. boringB. confidentC. convenient(正确答案)D. expensive。

大学英语自学考试教程下册0015自考英语二课后习题答案 unit1Unit 1(英语二)Text AExercises for the TextI.1.d 2.c 3.c 4.a 5.dII.1.alternative 2.fundamental 3.accompany4.implement5.preccedent6.attain7.objectives 8.vary 9.multiple10.isolateIII.1.c 2.d 3.i 4.j 5.g 6.e 7.h 8.a 9.f 10.bIV.our ; helped ; form ; front; to; passed; it; same;V.1.Decision makers should be able to make the best guess at the future.2.Some people think that everything managers do involves decision making.(or Some people think that everything managers do has something to do with decision making.)3.If there are no correct alternatives ,there are no correct decisions to be made.4.Since different people have different ideas about the same problem ,so the approaches to it vary from person to person.5.Decision makers usually hold the key to the business development of the company.Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.a.be organized anizational anization2.a.simple b.simplified c.simply d.simplification3.a.profit b.profitable c.profitability4.a.intention b.intended c.unintendedII.1.preccdent2.skilled3.achievement4.implement5.optimal6.goal7.accomplish 8.accompanies 9.tendency10.ongoingIII.1.His friend accompanied him to a concert.2.He has argued her out of her decision.3.he owed his success in part to luck.4.According to his suggestion ,the formalities have been much simplified.5.The broadcasting station predicts that it will turn cold tomorrow.6.Motion is defined as a change in position or place.Text BExercises for the TextI.1.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.F 6.F 7.F 8.F 9.F 10.TII.1.preparation; confidence2.idea3.unattractive indifference4.hardworking; personality; interest5.speechless6.holidays; pay7.clean; neat; conservative8.the floor beside your chair9.politely; naturally10."I beg your pardon?" or "Could you please repeat it?" etc.Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.at a disadvantage2.conservative3.indifference4.make sure5.vague6.clutched7.turned down 8.to your advantage 9.neat10.prospects 11.take the trouble to 12.place Grammar ExercisesI.1.连词；让步状语从句。

全国2018年10月自学考试英语（二）试题课程代码：00015本试卷分为两部分，满分100分，考试时间150分钟。

第一部分为选择题，1页至7页，共7页。

应考者必须在“答题卡”上按要求填涂，不能答在试卷上。

第二部分为非选择题，8页至9页，共2页。

应考者必须在“答题纸”上答题。

PART ONE（50 POINTS）Ⅰ. V ocabulary and Structure (10 points, 1 point for each item)从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。

1．It makes good＿to bring an umbrella; it seems to be raining today.A. sense B．reasonC. suggestionD. advice2．If you are too＿of your children, they will never learn to deal with difficulties in life.A. respectiveB. detectiveC．protective D．effective.3．His intelligence will＿him to get a scholarship to college.A. enableB. persuadeC. suggestD. employ4．The professor asked a question, and David＿a good answer.A. put up withB. stood up forC．came up with D．looked down upon5．No sooner had we reached home＿a violent storm broke out.A. whenB. thatC．until D．than6．People differ＿one another＿their ability to handle stress.A. from...to B．from...inC. for...inD. in...from7．They should try to＿their usual inhibitions and join in the fun.A. send off B．lay asideC．take to D. turn off8．During the past two decades, research has＿our knowledge of daydreaming.A. expandedB. emergedC. descendedD. conquered9．The students are required to＿the main ideas of the article in their own words.A. symbolizeB. minimizeC．synchronize D. summarize10．The outline of rooftops and chimneys＿against the pale sky.A. pulled outB. looked outC．held out D．stood outⅡ．Cloze Test (10 points, 1 point for each item)下列短文中有＋个空白，每个空白有四个选项。

My Writing TeacherEnglish writing was always easy for me, but that changed on the first day I walked into Mrs. Johnson’s class. Before that, I’d heard rumors from former students. They said she was strict and her class was hard to pass. So I was very nervous.The first time we met, Mrs. Johnson told us her class would be difficult, but she would give us new “tools”and guide us through. She explained that her grading system was different, and that we would not see high scores soon. “Everything you do in class matters,”she said. “As writing is an art, it takes a long time to perfect.”Mrs. Johnson scared me. I was afraid of what she would say if I asked a question. So in class I kept silent most of the time and couldn’t follow her. When I got my first essay back, my grade was terrible. I was annoyed with Mrs. Johnson. I disliked going to her class.Then I realized I needed to find out what I could do to improve my grade and how to use the “tools” in my writing. As I still didn’t dare to talk to Mrs. Johnson in person, I e-mailed her. In this way, she and I worked together to improve my writing. By and by, I could talk to her both online and in person. She walked me through every step to understand how to write an essay. Together we saw improvement in my work.From this I discovered that asking for help could actually work. Behind everything Mrs. Johnson was saying, she actually cared about me and where I would be in the future. She knocked me down so that I could climb back stronger.1. I was worried when I was in Mrs. Johnson’s first class.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. Mrs. Johnson used the same grading system as other teachers.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. Mrs. Johnson regards writing as an art.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. I was active in class in the beginning.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. Most students enjoyed Mrs. Johnson ’ s class.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. I got a high score for my first essay.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. Mrs. Johnson preferred to email students.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. Mrs. Johnson let me improve my writing by myself.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. I finally became a top student in the writing class.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. Mrs. Johnson cared about my future.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not GivenThe KiltWhenever people from Scotland live in foreign countries, they are always asked: “Is Scotland that place where men wear skirts?” The short answer is yes, but there is more about the myths of Scottish” skirts.The “skirt”that Scotsmen (苏格兰男子)sometimes wear is called a kilt.It is part of the traditional dress of Scotland. The kilt is clearly very famous across the world. It seems that everybody has heard of it, and that most people have seen a picture of a man wearing one.People ’s knowledge and ideas about Scotsmen wearing these funny kilts come from films and television. Every time people from other countries ask about the kilt, they mention Mel Gibson’s film, Braveheart. In many countries, there are television programs about Scotland. These programs always include information or images of men in kilts.Of course, in Scotland, you will often see the kilt. The reality is, though, that you will most commonly see it in tourist areas. The main streets and tourist areas of Scotland always have a Scotsman wearing a kilt and all tourist shops in the country sell kilts in different colors.But kilts are not something that Scottish people see every day. Kilts are for special occasions, such as weddings, funerals and other big and important events. Scotsmen do not put on their kilt just to buy a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread at the local supermarket.The reason for this may be that kilts are very expensive. When a man wears a kilt, he normally wears it with a special shirt, jacket, socks and shoes. This is obviously not cheap. In fact, an average kilt outfit (全套服装) costs around £500.11. According to the text, Scotsmen .A. like foreign cultureB. sometimes wear kiltsC. enjoy talking about kiltsD. often visit foreign countries12. Mel Gibson is probably a .A. painterB. musicianC. movie starD. fashion designer13. In Scotland, kilts are more often seen .A. in tourist shopsB. in public schoolsC. on the stageD. at local markets14. People do not wear kilts every day probably because of their .A. funny designsB. dull colorsC. poor qualityD. high prices15. This text is mainly about the .A. history of kiltsB. production of kiltsC. myths of kiltsD. styles of kiltsA Fighting Lady①Deborah Sampson was born in 1760. There were many children in her family and they were poor. When Deborah was just a young girl, her father left and went off to sea. Being in poor health, her mother could not care for her children. So she sent them to live with different relatives, hoping these people would take care of her children.②Young Deborah, less than seven years old, had to work for a farmer. On the farm, she learned to ride and hunt. She did housework as well. Life was difficult, but Deborah worked hard and grew strong. The farmer had ten sons, and Deborah helped to take care of them. In the evening, she had the boys talk about their lessons with her. By this she learned what they learned. She also borrowed their schoolbooks to read every night. When she was 18, Deborah became a teacher.③Soon after she started her new career, the American revolution began. She wanted to fight for her country, but women could not be soldiers at that time. Deborah had a plan. She was tall for a woman of that time. She made herself a man’s suit and secretly practiced walking and talking like a man. Finally, she joined the army using the name Robert.④“Robert”was a brave soldier. He fought with courage in every battle, and other soldiers respected him. They never suspected that their fellow soldier was a woman. Once he caught a fever and had to go to the hospital. There a doctor found out that Robert was actually a woman. Deborah then had to leave the army but she was not punished. Some people said she even met General George Washington before she left.⑤Later, Deborah married a farmer and had three children. She taught in school and gave lectures about her time in the army till retirement. Deborah died at the age of 66. She was a true American hero.Task 116. Paragraph①:17. Paragraph②:18. Paragraph③:19. Paragraph④:20. Paragraph⑤:Task 221. Deborah was sent to others home because .22. Deborah became a teacher by .23. Deborah went into the army by .24. Deborah left the army after .25. Deborah was a hero .My Major ProblemDecision-making is something I struggle with. In fact, I’d rather have someone else make decisions for me.As I sat in a crowded information session ( 咨询会) at a college last summer, I was again faced with the pressure of making a decision. 26. H e then asked each of us to give our intended major. I looked at my mother with panic.A. teaching herself on the farmB. for her unusual courageC. a doctor discovered her secretD. her family couldn’t support herE. dressing and behaving like a manF. for her excellent teaching“A major?” I said. “I can’t even decide what socks to wear to school!”I wanted to say I was undecided. But as my turn to speak approached, my confidence decreased. 27. I watched the girl in front of me. She was searching for some obscure ( 鲜为人知的) major. I realized I couldn’t just say undecided. So, when my turn came, I uneasily said, “I want to major in business”, I could feel “liar” written all over my face.28. I felt ashamed. “Why couldn’t I have said that?” I thought. The admissions adviser even said that a lot of people were uncertain. That was why students have to decide until the end of the second year.I have no idea what I want to do with my life. All I know is that I don’t want to do anything that involves blood. 29. T his isn’t really narrowing it down I’ve been told many people start college with one major, and graduate with a degree in something totally different.After my experience at the information session, I’ve learned not to be afraid of saying I’m “undecided.”I know now that I am not the only one uncertain about future studies. I’m still experiencing a “major” problem. 30.A. Everyone before me had declared a major.B. So I’ve narrowed my list down to anything but medicine.C. The admissions officer asked us to introduce ourselves briefly.D. In the end, only one brave person said she was undecided.E. Admissions advisors help you to make decisions.F. However, I’m confident I’ll find a solution.Choosing FriendsIn our daily life, it’s nice to have friends. While family is 31. important, friends are a different support system of your choosing. As the 32. goes, “You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends.”Choosing them wisely can 33. your life more exciting and inspiring.Deciding whom you choose as your friends says as much about you as it does them. You may choose your friends 34. on similar interests. You may choose them because you’re opposites of each other and find this interesting. Often, friends become “friends” because they are naturally attracted towards each other due to 35. personalities. Sometimes it’s just circumstances that bring two individuals together who then become friends.Whatever prompts a friendship, developing one is a very 36. e xperience. This is especially true when, before you know it, a certain 37. turns into a unique lifelong closefriendship. Again, it’s been said that a person 38. has only a couple of very close friends in their life. Think of whom you 39. a s truly close friends. These are those few individuals you can 40. and share deep thoughts and concerns with.BatsMany people think bats look frightening (frighten). But research has 41. (show) that bats are kind animals. The way they live 42. (provide) a great deal of help to humans and other 43. (live) things.Bats are gentle and loving. Mother bats sleep with their wings around their 44. (baby) to protect them, and will move them to 45. (safe) if theyseem to be 46. (threaten) in any way. Just like other animals, adult bats help their children find 47.(suit) food to eat.Bats are 48. (help), too. Some bats eat insects. Just one brown bat can eat 49. (near) 600insects in onehour! Besides, manyspecies are even dependent on bats for their50. (survive). Therefore, bats are really friendly animals!51.41. shown/showed 42. provides 43. living 44. babies 45. safety 46. threatened 47. suitable 48. helpful 49. nearly 50. survival。

绝密★启用前2017年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷(课程代码00015)本试卷共8页，满分100分，考试时间150分钟。

考生答题注意事项：1.本卷所有试题必须在答题卡上作答。

答在试卷上无效，试卷空白处和背面均可作草稿纸。

2.第一部分为选择题。

必须对应试卷上的题号使用2B铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。

3.第二部分为非选择题。

必须注明大、小题号，使用0.5亳米黑色字迹签字笔作答。

4.合理安排答题空间，超出答题区域无效。

第一部分、阅读判断（第1〜10题，每瓸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倍息，选择B:如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择C。

My Writing TeacherEnglish writing was always easy for me, but that changed on the first day I walked into Mrs. Johnson’s class. Before that, I’d heard rumors from former students. They said she was strict and her class was hard to pass. So I was very nervous.The first time we met, Mrs. Johnson told us her class would be difficult, but she would give us new “tools” and guide us through. She explained that her grading system was different, and that we would not see high scores soon. “Everything you do in class matters,” she said. “As writing is an art, it takes a long time to perfect.”Mrs. Johnson scared me. I was afraid of what she would say if I asked a question. So in class I kept silent most of the time and couldn’t follow her. When I got my first essay back, my grade was terrible. I was annoyed with Mrs. Johnson. I disliked going to her class.Then I realized I needed to find out what I could do to improve my grade and how to use the “tools” in my writing. As I still didn’t dare to talk to Mrs. Johnson in person, I e-mailed her. In this way, she and I worked together to improve my writing. By and by, I could talk to her both online and in person. She walked me through every step to understand how to write an essay. Together we saw improvement in my work.From this I discovered that asking for help could actually work. Behind everything Mrs. Johnson was saying, she actually cared about me and where I would be in the future. She knocked me down so that I could climb back stronger.1. I was worried when I was in Mrs. Johnson’s first class.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. Mrs. Johnson used the same grading system as other teachers.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. Mrs. Johnson regards writing as an art.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. I was active in class in the beginning.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. Most students enjoyed Mrs. Johnson’s class.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. I got a high score for my first essay.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. Mrs. Johnson preferred to email students.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. Mrs. Johnson let me improve my writing by myself.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. I finally became a top student in the writing class.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. Mrs. Johnson cared about my future.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，请从短文后所给各题的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。

全国2015年10月高等教育自学考试英语（二）试题和答案课程代码：00015第一部分：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 Given2.Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday. A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given3.Customers get better service on Black Friday.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given4.Black Friday started in the USA.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given5.The holiday season ends on Black Friday.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given6."In the black" is a financial term.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given7.Black Friday is no longer popular.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given8.People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given9.It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given10.Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.A．TrueB．FalseC．Not Given第二部分：阅读选择Living in Brazil（巴西）and SwitzerlandMoving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized, but my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian－what a mix!After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. It's really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country, with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy，even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north it's hot and humid.Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.I love both countries. In Switzerland, it's pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel excited and at home.11.The author's parents_____.A．share similar interestsB．have different jobsC．have different personalitiesD．enjoy reading books12.When the author was a child, the family used to_____.A．have many good friendsB．move between the two countriesC．speak two dialectsD．visit Brazil from time to time13.The author thinks Brazilians are_____.A．organizedB．independentC．indifferentD．optimistic14.According to the text, Switzerland_____.A．is famous for its chocolateB．has many big citiesC．has a lot in common with BrazilD．is hot and humid15.According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)_____. A．appealing ideaB．difficult decisionC．expensive choiceD．pleasant experience第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子More Than One Kind of Intelligence1．You may have heard people mention "IQ" when talking about how smart someone is. IQ stands for "intelligence quotient（智商）". It can help predict how well someone may do academically.2．IQ is just one measure of our abilities. There are many other kinds of intelligence. For example, spatial（空间的）intelligence is the ability to think in 3D. Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone. Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence. 3．Another important type of intelligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ for short) is the ability to understand, use,and manage our emotions. Just as a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with difficult situations.4．One way to think about EQ is that it is part of being people-smart. Understanding and getting along with people help us become successful in our lives. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work. 5．Some people are born with good EQ skills; others need to work on them. Everyone can get better if they know what to do. Being able to notice and label everyday feelings is the most basic EQ skills. Being aware of emotions helps us manage our own emotions. It also helps us understand how others feel.16.Paragraph 1_ 2_ 3_ 4_ 5A．Kinds of intelligenceB．Definition of IQC．Importance of EQD．Definition of EQE．Development of EQ studiesF．Ways to improve EQ skills第四部分：填句补文The Princess DiseaseHave you ever heard of the princess disease? It is a terrible disease.（26）_____It wastes away at one’s social life and people’s tolerance. People with this disease think they are better than everyone else, without a real reason.Jin is a girl who suffers from this disease.（27）_____She thinks she is better looking than her friends and most people she has met. It is, as far as she is concerned, a well-known fact that she dresses better, sings better, and dances better than most people in her school, too. So is Jin justified in believing that she is better than everyone else?（28）_____Of course, she thinks this is because the singing coach hates her, since the coach has bad skin and is jealous of her. She is good at sports, but she isn't the strongest, fastest, or even the best at any of their school's events.（29）_____She, again, thinks it was because of the "haters". After losing, she pretended she'd just run for fun and it was no big deal, but in fact it was a huge deal to her.Jin definitely has the disease. The treatment is to stop being so mean and get a little modesty.（30）_____She might even get rid of this disease if she tries hard enough.26._____ 27._____ 28._____ 9._____30._____A．She is too proud of herself.B．Jin is very popular.C．Then things might become better for her.D．She sings well, but not well enough to be a lead singer.E．It threatens to push one's friends away.F．She ran for class president, but came in third.第五部分：填词补文People Use Technology More, Sleep LessPeople in Britain now spend more time watching TV, gaming, and using their mobile phones and computers than sleeping. A study（31）_____that British people use technology for 20 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average UK adult uses technology for eight hours and 41 minutes a day. They（32）_____for an average of eight hours and 21 minutes. One of the biggest（33）_____for this is wi-fi. People can get online almost （34）_____. Many people make telephone calls or surf the web while watching TV. TV is still the most（35）_____activity.The study looked at technology and（36）_____age groups. It found that six-year-olds understand how to use technology at the same（37）_____as 45-year-olds. Another（38）_____was that people understand digital technology most when they are 14 or 15. A doctor said technology is（39）_____the way people communicate with each other. He said we are moving （40）_____from face-to-face conversations because of technology. 31._____A．changingB．reasonsC．popularD．foundE．anywhereF．downG．findingH．levelI．differentJ．awayK．outdoorL．sleep第六部分：完形补文Be GratefulWhether you are a waiter (wait) or a doctor, your job is about serving others and making their life better. We have all（41）_____(have) experiences where someone（42）_____ (work) in their job has lifted us up and made a（43）_____(different) to our day or brought us down and made our day worse. We have all met（44）_____ (real) wonderful people cleaning floors. We have also met people who are not so wonderful but have（45）_____ (amaze) jobs. So whatever you do, be grateful. This doesn't mean you have to stay in a job you don't like, but it（46）_____(help) you develop a more positive attitude. You may not like your job, but you can enjoy being with your（47）_____(colleague). This is something to be（48）_____(thank) for. When you practise（49）_____(grateful), it allows you to develop a more useful outlook and be（50）_____(happy) at your work.第七部分：短文写作51.假设你的美国朋友Mike要去你的家乡旅游，请给他写一封电子邮件，告诉他：近期的天气状况；需要注意的事项；你期待与他见面。

自考英语二2017年10月真题和答案1、How beautiful the flowers are! Let’s take some _______. [单选题] *A. photos(正确答案)B. potatoesC. paintingsD. tomatoes2、14．Builders have pulled down many old houses, and they will build a lot of new ________. [单选题] *A．ones (正确答案)B．oneC．the onesD．the one3、89．The blackboard is ________ the classroom. [单选题] *A．nextB．betweenC．in front ofD．in the front of(正确答案)4、Don’t read in bed. It’s _______ your eyes. [单选题] *A. good atB. good forC. bad atD. bad for(正确答案)5、John suggest _____ anything about it until they found out more facts. [单选题] *A not to sayB. not sayC to say notD not saying(正确答案)6、70．Would you like ________，sir? [单选题] *A．something else(正确答案)B．nothing elseC．else somethingD．else anything7、Mr. Brown ______ the football match next week.（）[单选题] *A. is seeingB. seesC. sawD. is going to see(正确答案)8、--Shall we have a swim?--Yes, let’s _______ it at 9:00 next Sunday. [单选题] *A. putB. meetC. setD. make(正确答案)9、He _______ getting up early. [单选题] *A. used toB. is used to(正确答案)C. is usedD. is used for10、I passed the test, I _____ it without your help. [单选题] *A.would not passB. wouldn't have passed(正确答案)C. didn't passD.had not passed11、30．I want to find ______ and make much money. [单选题] * A．worksB．jobC．a job(正确答案)D．a work12、-Do you have tickets for Friday? -Sorry, we've got _____ left. [单选题] *A. eitherB. none(正确答案)C. no oneD. neither13、Can you give her some ______ ? [单选题] *A. advice(正确答案)B. suggestionC. advicesD. suggest14、He gathered his courage and went on writing music. [单选题] *A. 从事B. 靠······谋生C. 继续(正确答案)D. 致力于15、The Titanic is a nice film. I _______ it twice. [单选题] *A. sawB. seeC. have seen(正确答案)D. have saw16、—Excuse me, how long does it ______ to walk to the library? —About 15 minutes, I’m afraid.（）[单选题] *A. take(正确答案)B. spendC. costD. pay17、We _______ play basketball after school. [单选题] *A. were used toB. used to(正确答案)C. use toD. are used to18、I want something to eat. Please give me a _______. [单选题] *A. bookB. watchC. shirtD. cake(正确答案)19、21 In a few years' time, there ________ thousands of trees on the hill. [单选题] * A．will haveB．will be(正确答案)C．are haveD．have20、Finally he had to break his promise. [单选题] *A. 计划B. 花瓶C. 习惯D. 诺言(正确答案)21、_____how to do with the trouble of the computer, Tom had to ask his brother for help. [单选题] *A.Not to knowB.Not knowing(正确答案)C.Not knownD.Not know22、It _______ him ten minutes to solve the problem. [单选题] *A. spentB. took(正确答案)C. costD. paid23、49．________ is the price of the product? [单选题] *A．HowB．How muchC．What(正确答案)D．How many24、72．I really don’t know how to thank you , but for your help, I （）my lost necklace．[单A.couldn’t have found(正确答案)B.mustn’t have foundC.couldn’t findD.wouldn’t find25、20．Jerry is hard-working. It’s not ______ that he can pass the exam easily. [单选题] * A．surpriseB．surprising (正确答案)C．surprisedD．surprises26、Mike and his friend are going to the _______ to see the new action movie tonight. [单选题] *A. book shopB. restaurantC. concertD. cinema(正确答案)27、They returned successfully from ______ moon to _____ earth. [单选题] *A. /; /C. the; the(正确答案)D. the; /28、33．Will Mary's mother ______ this afternoon? [单选题] *A．goes to see a filmB．go to the filmC．see a film(正确答案)D．goes to the film29、I’m still unable to make myself_____in the discussion, which worries me a lot. [单选题]*A.understandB.understood(正确答案)C.understandingD.to be understood30、You should take the medicine after you read the _______. [单选题] *A. linesB. wordsC. instructions(正确答案)D. suggestions。

【题型：单选】[1] I should like to rent a house,modern,comfortable and ___ in a qiuet environment. DA before allB first of allC after allD above all[2] His few personal belongings make it possible for him to move from place to place ___. CA in easeB at easeC with easeD with easiness[3] Could you lend me some money? I'm very ______of cash at the moment. BA needB shortC scarceD empty[4] It ______ exactly thirty years since I graduated from college. BA wasB has beenC will beD had been[5] He was completely ______ by her tale of hardship. BA taken awayB taken inC taking awayD taken up[6] The team doctor insisted that the route _____ because of the possible danger. CA could be changedB would be changedC be changedD might be changed[7] Problems can _____ when people have no knowledge of the law. CA riseB jumpC ariseD lift[8]The _____ lady is believed to be the thief wanted by the police. AA beautifully dressedB dressed beautifullyC beautiful dressingD beautiful dress[9] The manager did not offer him the job because of his untidy _____. DA sightB presenceC viewD appearance[10] When asked to give his opinion on the failure of file experiment, he pretended ______ it. CA haven't heardB haven't heard ofC not to have heard ofD not having heard of[1] The chief concern ___ foggy winter is that the lower temperaters and the absence of sunlight would severelydisrupt food production. BA onB overC ofD for[2] Wealth,education,and occupation can vary greatly ___ members of middle class. AA amongB bewteenC fromD inside[3] The date of the meeting has been ______ from the 5th to 8th of June. AA postponedB put forwardC advancedD brought off[4] All that has happened is heart-breaking. In fact, a little more carefulness _____ this tragic event. AA would have preventedB should preventC could preventD must have prevented[5] A sudden idea _____ to him that he might try the new method. BA occurredB took placeC happenedD took part[6] With _____, the adventurers succeeded in making a fire to warm themselves. DA they could findB which they could findC that they could findD what they could find[7] We have come to a critical moment. You must take immediate ______. AA actionB activityC actD doings[8] Before he set off I packed him some food _____ he wouldn't get hungry. DA becauseB evenC lestD so that[9] He is _____ to visit us if he knows where we live. AA likelyB probablyC possiblyD necessarily[10] _____ breaks the law will be punished without mercy. CA AnyoneB WhoC WhoeverD No matter who[1] The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated instead of mechanically. CA artificiallyB automaticallyC manuallyD synthetically[2] The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn't her grip on my arm. AA loosenB removeC relieveD dismiss[3] He never arrives on time and my is that he feels the meetings are useless. CA preferenceB conferenceC inferenceD reference[4] Mrs. gmithwas so about everything that no servants could please her. DA speeificB specialC preciseD particular[5] Norman Davis will be remembered by many with not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend. DA kindnessB friendlinessC warmthD affection[6] Salaries for positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones. DA legalB optionalC voluntaryD temporary[7] Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society. it has affected the traditional role of men. AA Above allB In allC At mostD At last[8] Science and technology have in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production. CA attachedB assistedC contributedD witnessed[9] As an actor he could communicate a whole of emotions. BA frameB rangeC numberD scale[10] This is what you should bear in mind: Don't a salary increase before you actually get it. DA hang onB draw onC wait onD count on[1] He found the media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad. BA sufficientB constantC steadyD plenty[2] There has been a collision a number of cars on the main road to town. CA composingB consistingC involvingD engaging[3] elephants are difthrent from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers. DA CultivatedB RegulatedC CivilD Tame[4] Ten days ago the young man info~ed his boss of his intention to AA resignB rejectC retreatD replace[5] As one of the world's highest paid models, she had her face. for five million dollars. DA deposiledB assuredC measuredD insured[6] His temper and personalky show that he can become a soldier of the top . BA circleB rankC categoryD grade[7] During the lecture, the speaker occasionally his point by relating his own experiences. AA illustratedB hintedC citedD displayed[8] Only those who can to lose their money should make high-risk investments. DA maintainB sustairtC endureD afford[9] Last night he saw two dark enter the building,and then there was the explosion. BA featuresB figuresC sketchesD images[10] It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without . AA exceptionB exclusionC modificationD substitution[1] The machine looked like a large, ，old-fashioned typewriter. BA forcefulB clumsyC intenseD tricky[2] Though she began her by singing in a local pop group,she is now a famous Hollywood movie star. BA employmentB careerC occupationD profession[3] Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to with the local police CA inquireB consultC registerD profession[4] Considering your salary, you should be able to at least twenty dollars a week. DA put forwardB put upC put outD put aside[5]As he has our pratience,we’ll not wait for him any longer. CA tornB wastedC exhaustedD consumed[6]These teachers try to be objective when they the integrated ability of their students BA justifyB evaluateC indicateD reckon[7] Mrs. Morris's daughter is pretty and ,and many girls envy her. AA slenderB lightC faintD minor[8] Tomorrow the mayor is to a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city. CA coordinateB cooperateC accompanyD associate[9] I'm enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams. AA realisticB consciousC registerD resolve[10] Can you give me even the clue as to where her son might be? BA simplestB slightestC leastD utmost【题型：阅读】[1]Most people think of a camel as an obedient beast of burden, because it is best known for its ability to carry heavy loads across vast stretches of desert without requiring water. In reality, the camel is considerably more than just the Arabian equivalent of the mule. It also possesses a great amount of intelligence and sensitivity.The Arabs assert that camels are so acutely aware of injustice and ill treatment that a camel owner who punishes one of the beasts too harshly finds it difficult to escape the camel’s vengeance. Apparently, the animal will remember an injury and wait for an opportunity to get revenge.In order to protect themselves from the vengeful beasts, Arabian camel drivers have learned to trick their camels into believing they have achieved revenge. When an Arab realizes that he has exited a camel’s rage, he places his own garments on the ground in the animal’s path. He arranges the clothing so that it appears to cover a man’s body. When the camel recognizes its master’s clothing on the ground, it seizes the pile with its teeth, shakes the garments violently and tramples on them in a rage. Eventually, after its anger has died away, the camel departs, assuming its revenge is complete. Only then does the owner of the garments come out of hiding, safe for the time being, thanks to this clever ruse.1. Which of the following is mentioned in this passage?A. The camel never drinks water.B. The camel is always violent.C. The camel is very sensitive.D. The camel is rarely used anymore.2. It is implied in the passage that ________.A. the mule is a stupid and insensitive animalB. the mule is as intelligent as the camelC. the mule is an animal widely used in the desertD. the mule is a vengeful animal3. From this passage we can conclude that ________.A. camels are generally vicious towards their ownersB. camels usually treat their owners wellC. camels don’t see very wellD. camels try to punish people who abuse them4. The writer makes the camel’s vengeful behaviour clearer to the reader by presenting ______.A. a well-planned argumentB. a large variety of examplesC. some eyewitness accountsD. a typical incident5. The main idea of the passage is _____________.A. camels can be as intelligent as their driversB. camels are sensitive to injustice and will seek revenge on those who harm themC. camel drivers are often the targets of camels’revengeD. camels are sensitive creatures that are aware of injustice【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：60分答：BBDDB[2]Because speech is the most convenient form of communication, in the future we want essentially natural conversations with computers. The primary point of contact will be a simple device that will act as our window on the world. It will have to be small enough to slip into your pocket, so there will be a screen but no keyboard: you will simply talk to it. The device will be permanently connected to the internet and will send relevant information up to you as it comes in. Such devices will evolve naturally in the next five to ten years.Just how quickly people will adapt to a voice-based internet world is uncertain. Many believe that, initially at least, we will need similar conventions for the voice to those we use at present on screen: click, back, forward, and so on. But soon you will undoubtedly be able to interact by voice with all those IT-based services you currently connect with over the internet by means of a keyboard. This will help the internet serve the entire population, not just technofreaks.Changes like this will encompass the whole world. Because English is the language of science, it will probably remain the language in which the technology is most advanced, but most speech-recognition techniques are transferable to other languages provided there is sufficient motivation to undertake the work.Of course, in any language there are still huge problems for us to solve. Carefully dictated, clear speech can now be understood by computers with only a 4-5 percent error rate, but even state-of-the-art technology still records 30-40 percent errors with spontaneous speech. Within ten years we will have computers that respond to goal-directed conversation, but for a computer to have a conversation that takes into account human social behavior is probably 50 years off. We’re not going to be chatting to the big screen in the living room just yet.1. Computers can now understand __________ of carefully dictated, clear speech.A. 4-5%B. 30-40%C. 91-92%D. 95-96%2 The simple device, possibly with a screen but no keyboard, can be put to use ___________.A. within fifty yearsB. fifty years laterC. in the next five to ten yearsD. within the next five years3. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. Internet and Human VoiceB. Computers and Artificial SpeechC. Screen and Speech RecognitionD. Computers and Human Behavior4. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Speech is the most convenient form of communication.B. Speech-recognition techniques can be used between different languages.C. The tone of the passage is blindly hopeful.D. Lots of problems are waiting to be solved for the speech recognition.5. The word “state-of –the-art”(Para. 4) most probably means _____________.A. most advancedB. most popularC. most practicalD. most complicated【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：100分答：DCBCA[3]Disney is one of the most powerful companies in the world. In fact, it is so big and has so much influence thata new word has come into English: DISNEYFICATION. Here is a quick guide to the effects of Disneyfication.A few media and publishing giants control many of the things we watch, read and listen to. Therefore the West —mainly the USA —has a strong influence on the world’s popular culture. It is easy for people to identify with the products of the entertainment corporations. These products are glamorous, exciting and full of the latest technology; they easily become part of the culture that people share with their friends and their communities.As the culture of western entertainment spreads, the world will lose a lot of its cultural variety. Everyone is becoming more and more alike: all around the world teenagers wear the same “uniform”of baseball caps, blue jeans and running shoes.Countries like Canada, France and Malaysia have been fighting hard to protect their traditional culture by restricting the import of foreign books, films and so on. However, companies that want to increase their culture exports are in favor of a new treaty, the Multilateral Treaty of Investment. This treaty would limit the power of governments to control cultural imports.Major corporations like Disney make consumerism part of sports, arts and entertainment. After you have taken your children to see the latest Disney movie, they will want you to buy the video, the key chain, the toys, the T-shirt, the note-paper, the pencil set…Every film comes with a package of products, games, and children’s books —and, of course, a careful plan for marketing them all.Theme parks are becoming a model for towns and commercial development. Everywhere, you can find chain restaurants, giant shopping malls, and modernized city centers that all follow the same pattern. They are all designed to make us feel as if we are getting away from life’s problems —and to make us spend money. As this kind of development spreads, there is less and less space for other values and other ways of doing things.1. The effects of Disneyfication can be seen from all of the following EXCEPT that ________.A. the world grows like a theme parkB. we buy, buy, buyC. we have the corporate view of natureD. western culture grows stronger2. What does the world “disneyfication”imply?A. Disney is a giant corporation.B. We all become more alike.C. The local culture becomes less strong.D. The real world is becoming more and more like a theme park —like Disneyland.3. As far as the USA is concerned, the Multilateral Treaty of Investment signifies __________.A. the limit of “culture exports”B. the spread of “culture exports”C. the restrict of “culture imports”D. the limit of government’s power to control the culture imports4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The big influence that Disney plays on the world.B. Disney motivates us to buy its products.C. Children are crazy about Disney fashion.D. Disney is simply a dream to us all.5. The word “glamorous”in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________ in the context.A. beautifulB. attractiveC. excitingD. elegant【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：100分答：CDBAB[4] Kay James, Secretary of Health and Human Resources in the Virginia state government, loves to turn the tables on those who don’t think it’s possible to be middle-class, conservation, educated and still be truly black. Once, during an abortion debate, a woman in the audience angrily told James she was so middle-class she didn’t have a clue about real African-American life. “If you understood what these women go through,”the woman said, “you would realize that abortion is their only choice.”James then asked the woman to consider a poor black mother on welfare. She already has four children and an alcoholic husband who has all but abandoned the family. Now she discovers another child is on the way. “How would you counsel that woman?”asked James.“Have an abortion,”the woman responded. “That child would have a very poor quality of life.”“I have a vested interest in your answer,”James said. “The woman I described was my mother. I was the fifth of sixchildren born into poverty. And, in case you’re interested, the quality of my life in just fine!”1. Kay James ___________.A. is not a blackB. is a poor black motherC. has five brothers and sisterD. has a hard life2. “To turn the tables”means ____________.A. to move the tablesB. to carry the tables awayC. to gain courageD. to gain an advantage after having been at a disadvantage3. James’father _____________.A. divorced his wifeB. liked to drinkC. deserted his familyD. B and C4. James’mother ____________.A. was educatedB. was conservativeC. was poorD. A and B5. James’family led a _________ life when she was born.A. miserableB. happyC. well-offD. hardly【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：100分答：CDDCA[5] When a conductor in Spain asked to see her train ticket, Janet Loops, and exercise instructor from Palo Alto, Calif., reached for her purse —and discovered her wallet was gone. She had no ticket, passport, credit cards, traveler’s checks, cash. It took nearly a week to get a new passport and traveler’s checks. Her trip was almost ruined.To guard against such disasters, especially overseas, some experts suggest carrying your money and documents in a small, flat pouch around your neck and tucked under your clothing. A fanny pack can be used if carried in front, but be alert —it can be cut off. Other possible ways to foil pickpockets: Wrap rubber bands around a wallet to make it harder to lift from a pocket. Have zippers sewn into your blazer pocket.The key is to stay alert and “pack your common sense,”says Alfred Boza, a Miami Beach police detective. Know, for instance, that the honest-looking woman you ask to take your picture might run away with your camera. Or that thieves could be watching for you to leave your bags unattended briefly at airport security checkpoints.1. Janet Loops ______________.A. had not bought her ticketB. was a travelerC. was a train conductorD. had her wallet robbed2. It is ____________ for overseas to keep their money and documents safe.A. difficultB. precariousC. possibleD. perilous3. “Be alert”in Paragraph 2 means _____________.A. be carefulB. be watchful and ready to meet dangerC. be alternativeD. be ready to stop thief4. If you are a traveler, you should _______________.A. not ask others to take your pictureB. put your passport, credit cards traveler’s checks and cash individuallyC. not carry cash on youD. stay alert and pack your common sense5. The best title for the passage may be ________________.A. How to TravelB. How to Keep Money SafeC. Watch for ThievesD. Guard Against Disasters【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：100分答：BADDC[6] Kay James, Secretary of Health and Human Resources in the Virginia state government, loves to turn the tables on those who don’t think it’s possible to be middle-class, conservation, educated and still be truly black. Once, during an abortion debate, a woman in the audience angrily told James she was so middle-class she didn’t have a clue about real African-American life. “If you understood what these women go through,”the woman said, “you would realize that abortion is their only choice.”James then asked the woman to consider a poor black mother on welfare. She already has four children and an alcoholic husband who has all but abandoned the family. Now she discovers another child is on the way. “How would you counsel that woman?”asked James.“Have an abortion,”the woman responded. “That child would have a very poor quality of life.”“I have a vested interest in your answer,”James said. “The woman I described was my mother. I was the fifth of six children born into poverty. And, in case you’re interested, the quality of my life in just fine!”1 Kay James ___________.A. is not a blackB. is a poor black motherC. has five brothers and sisterD. has a hard life2. “To turn the tables”means ____________.A. to move the tablesB. to carry the tables awayC. to gain courageD. to gain an advantage after having been at a disadvantage3. James’father _____________.A. divorced his wifeB. liked to drinkC. deserted his familyD. B and C4. James’mother ____________.A. was educatedB. was conservativeC. was poorD. A and B5. James’family led a _________ life when she was born.A. miserableB. happyC. well-offD. hardly【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：100分答：CDDCA[7] Ideas about education are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma or a college degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. They are interested in other kinds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma.Continuing education gives these adults the opportunity to increase their knowledge about their own field or to learn about a new field. It also gives them a chance to improve their old skills or to learn new ones.Secretaries, mechanics, and barbers can take classes to improve their work skills. Nurses can take classes to increase their knowledge of nursing. If they know more or learn more, then they can get a better job or earn more money.Continuing education classes give some adults the chance to learn new skills. There is usually a large variety of classes to choose from, typing, foreign cooking, photography, auto repair, furniture repair, or swimming. These are only some of the classes available.Some adults take classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. For example, they can choose a class in almost any language, Chinese, Spanish or English as a second language. There are classes in first aid or classes in sewing. There are also many other types of classes to choose from.Other adults take continuing education classes to improve their own lives because they want to feel better about themselves. Overweight people can find exercise classes or classes in nutrition. Others can learn how to be good parents, or how to get along with other people.There are many opportunities for adults to continue their learning. Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There are classes in schools, community buildings, or churches. Most classes are in the evening, so working people can attend. The classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive.Thousands of people register for continuing education classes each year. They receive no diploma or certificate, and no grade for most of the classes they attend. For them, learning is something they do because they want to.1. Some adults go to continuing education classes to _______.A) get a college education B) learn new skills C) get a certificate D) earn grades2. Attending continuing education classes _______.A) does not cost much money B) is expensiveC) requires a loan D) is free of charge3. What’s the main idea of Para.7?A) Adults can continue their learning.B) Most continuing education classes are in the evening.C) Adults have many opportunities to continue their learning.D) Classes are held for working people.4. Lots of people attend continuing education classes because ________.A) the classes will help them feel better about themselvesB) there are many courses they can choose fromC) they can also go to church at the same timeD) learning is something they are interested in doing5. We can learn from the passage that ________.A) college education is not importantB) adult education is very popularC) other kinds of learning are more important than school learningD) continuing education classes teach the same courses that are taught in colleges【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：100分答：BACDB[8] Engineering design aims to link economic, social, environmental and of course safety factors to produce the best solution. This is especially true in earthquake engineering where it is possible to design a building that is “safe”for all types of earthquakes but does not fit the design brief. For example, it is not economically feasible to design buildings in Bristol to withstand a large earthquake as the chances are very small. Similarly a square concrete structure that has small windows and thick walls may be the ideal design for a particular area; however, it wouldn’t fit a design brief asking for a modern high-tech design. This balance of factors can only be achieved by engineers combining experience and knowledge of the area where the structure is to be located.Design practice has been changing over the last few years. The older design requirements used to insist that in an earthquake the building should maintain enough structural integrity to remain standing. This meant that if the serviceability limit state was passed the structure would have to be demolished, as it would be no longer safe to use. Although this concept saves lives as people can escape from buildings, it does nothing to prevent the huge financial cost of a large earthquake as a large proportion of buildings have to be demolished and rebuilt. Thus the new design requirements demand that the structure should remain standing in an earthquake and additionally not have to be demolished.The other factor often left unconsidered is the effect of after shocks. These shocks generally have little effect on undamaged buildings; however, on damaged ones they can have destructive effect and stop rescue operations. In the assessment of buildings the energy from an aftershock should be considered.Apparently the damage caused by earthquakes is almost entirely associated with man-made structures. Earthquakes only cause death by the damage they induce in structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and other works of man. And this is one of the reasons why earthquake engineering is so important.1. What is the main idea of the passage?A) Earthquake engineers with experience and knowledge.B) Some factors for building design in earthquake engineering.C) Buildings to withstand all possible earthquakes.D) Equal consideration in earthquake engineering.2. The word “demolish”in the second paragraph means ____________.A) pull down B) pull up C) pull away D) pull apart3. Which of the following is not true about the new design requirement?A) Building should remain integrated in an earthquake.B) Building should be reconstructed after an earthquake.C) Building should let people escape in an earthquake.D) Building should be made to avoid rebuilding after an earthquake.4. The damage of all the following causes the death of people except ____________.A) dams and bridges B) buildings and damsC) bridges and buildings D) some works like steel works and brick works5. When assessing buildings, we should take into account the ___________.A) undamaged buildings B) man-made structuresC) effect of aftershocks D) rescue operations【注】答案填写按照题目顺序直接填写选项，例如（ABBCC）得分：100分答：BABDC[9] If you are like most people, your intelligence varies form season to season. You are probably a lot sharper in the spring than you are at any other time of year. A noted scientist, Ellsworth Huntington (1876-1947), concluded from other men’s work and his own among peoples in different climates that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities.He found that cool weather is much more favourable for creative thinking than is summer heat. This does not mean that all people are less intelligent in summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of large numbers of people tend to be lowest in summer.Spring appears to be the best period of the year for thinking. One reason may be that in the spring man’s mental abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in all nature.Fall is the next-best season, then winter. As for summer, it seems to be a good time to take a long vacation from thinking.1. According to the passage, man’s intelligence _________.A) stays the same throughout the yearB) varies from day to dayC) changes with the seasonsD) changes from year to year2. Ellsworth Huntington decided that climate and temperature have _________.A) a great effect on everyone’s intelligenceB) some effect on most people’s intelligenceC) some effect on a few people’s intelligenceD) no effect on most people’s intelligence3. Ellsworth Huntington’s conclusion was based on _________.A) variations of his own mental abilities from season to seasonB) the results of research done by him and other scientists among peoples in different climatesC) detailed records of temperature changes in different placesD) detailed records of different ways of thinking among peoples in different climates4. Why does the author say summer is a good time to take a long vacation from thinking?A) Because a long vacation in summer helps to improve people’s mental power.。