2016年10月自学考试英语二真题及答案Part I Cloze (15 points)Directions: In this passage there are ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the ANSWER SHEET: You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.rgeB.contentC.toothD.controlE.withF.tooG.howeverH.helpI.oilyJ. thatDo you love holidays but hate the increase weight 1. ______ follows? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, 2. _____ , are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.With proper planning, though, it is possible to 3. ____ your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.Do not miss meals. Before yon leave home for a feast(宴会),have a small, low-fat snack(小吃). This may help to keep you from getting 4. ______ excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may 5. ______ you feel full. Use a small plate; a 6. _______plate will encourage you to have more than enough.Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look 7. _____ or creamy have much fat in them. Choose lean meat(瘦肉 ).Fill your plate _8. _____ salad and green vegetables. If you have a sweet 9. ______, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat 10. _______ as cream and chocolate.Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories. [填空题] *空1答案：J空2答案：G空3答案：D空4答案：F空5答案：H空6答案：A空7答案：I空8答案：E空9答案：C空10答案：BPartⅡ Reading Comprehension（45points）Section A（30 points）Directions: In this section, there are three passages. Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B.C and D. Yo should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage. Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go into their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to getup early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own.Then, in the country one can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy workinglives. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then,when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has got the reward together with those who have shared the secret of Nature.Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them,happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theaters, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight’s（two weeks） visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.11.Which of the following statements is NOT true? [单选题] *A. People who love Nature prefer to live outside the city.B.All the people who work in London prefer to live in the country.(正确答案)C. Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and live inside London.D. Many nature lovers, though working in London, prefer to live outside the city.12. With the same money needed for _______, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country. [单选题] *A. getting as mall flat with a gardenB. having as mall flat with a gardenC. renting as mall flat without a garden(正确答案)D. buying as mall flat without a garden13. When the garden is in blossom, the one _______has been rewarded. [单选题] *A. living in the countryB. having spent time working in the garden(正确答案)C. having a garden of his ownD. having been digging, planting and watering14. People who think happiness lies in the city life would feel that ______ if they had to live outside London. [单选题] *A. their life was meaningless(正确答案)B. their life was invaluableC. they didn’t deserve a happy lifeD. they were not worthy of their happy life15. The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rd paragraph refers to _______. [单选题] *A. deal withB. do away withC. escape from(正确答案)D. prevent fromPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is“Don’t!”.But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act，although the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama ually only students who show promise and talent are accepted，and the course lasts two years.Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a theatrical company（剧团），usually as an assistant stage manager This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatreand occasionally acting in very small parts It is very hard work indeed，the hours are long and the salary is tiny.Of course，some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and Success without this long and hard training.Connie Pratt，for example，was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory.A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop，as he drove past in his car.He stopped and got out to speak to the girl.He asked if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test，and she thought he was joking Then she got angry and said she would call the police It took the producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious The test was successful.And within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day But chances like this happen once in a blue moon.16. From the very beginning，the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession______. [单选题] *A .sought after by too many(正确答案)B.too difficult for young peopleC.for slim people onlyD.one can go into without special training17.For someone who feels he must act，it is very likely that _____ [单选题] *A.he will become a film star at long lastB.he will become a stage managerC. he will be well paidD.he will end up without any Success(正确答案)18.The film producer found Connie Pratt one morning when she was ____ [单选题] *A.at work in a bicycle factoryB.driving past him in her carC.going to a film studioD.waiting for a bus(正确答案)19.A few weeks after the test.Connie Pratt found herself _____ [单选题] *A.the most famous actress of the worldB.playing the leading female role in a play(正确答案)C.as famous as the greatest actor of the worldD.no less famous than the leading actor of the day20 .The concluding sentence “chances like this happen once in a blue moon”means______ [单选题] *A.this is something which happens once in a whileB.this is a highly profitable chanceC.this is something highly possibleD.this is a very rare chance(正确答案)Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person’s conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. In general, the way people think aboutthemselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing “the right thing.” Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like this one, “You’re just saying that to make me feel good. I know it’s not true.” It is clear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths.Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let’s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.21.What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making?”（Para. 1）__________ [单选题] *A.Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.B.People’s shyness make them care too much about their appearance and actions.(正确答案)C.It’s natural that shy people don’t believe other’s compliments.D.Shy people think they are different from others.22.According to the writer, self-awareness is __________. [单选题] *A.a good quality(正确答案)B.the cause of unhappinessC.harmful to peopleD.a weak point of shy people23.That shy people react to a compliment in such a way is ___________. [单选题] *A.goodB.unrealC.very reasonableD.harmful(正确答案)24.Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage? _________ [单选题] *A.Shyness helps us to develop our potentialB.Shyness enables us to understand ourselves betterC.Shyness can block our chances for a rich life(正确答案)D.Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem25.It can be inferred from the passage that shy people ________. [单选题] *A.should find more of their weaknessB.should understand themselves in the right way(正确答案)C.had better ignore their weaknessD.can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self-esteemSection B (15 points)Directions: In this section, some sentences have been removed. For questions 26-30 choose the most suitable one from the list A-G to fit into each of the numbered blanks. There are two extra choices, which do not fit into am of the blanks. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.No matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never enough time to get all the important tasks done. Rather than working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are some ways to work smarter:Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficientworker needs a work plan. 26_______Schedule your tasks throughout the days, weeks, and months, but do it ahead of time.Set your goals. As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurable goals. Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather than setting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a periodof time to reach goals. 27________28_______. Develop a consistent daily work schedule and stick to it! If a typical workday consists of some writing tasks(emails, reports), one-on-one meetings, and processing data, set aside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks.Delegate(分派工作)effectively. 29______ The person who tries to do everything himself or herself not only is overloaded and over-stressed, but is bad for their colleagues, by not allowing them to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties.Don’t make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselves. 30______ We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be completed step by step. Focus on each step rather than on the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings that we are overwhelmed.A. Stick to your plan.B. We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves.C. Also, take time to reward yourself for achieving a goal.D. Organize your workday.E. We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickly.F. Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention.G. It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities. [填空题] *空1答案：G空2答案：C空3答案：D空4答案：F空5答案：BPart IV Translation（20 points）Section A（10 points）31. Directions: Read the following passage carefully and then translate it intoChinese .Your translation should be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.The world-renowned Silk Road is a series of routes connecting the East and the West. It extended more than 6,000 kilometers. The Silk Road was named after ancient China’s silk trade which played an important role in the civilization development of China, South Asia, Europe and the Middle East. It was through the Silk Road that paper-making, gunpowder, compass and printing of the four great inventions of ancient China were introduced around the world. Similarly, Chinese silk, tea and porcelain spread all over the world. Europe also exported various goods and plants through the Silk Road to meet the needs of the Chinese market. [上传文件题] *Section B（10 points）32. Directions: Read the following passage carefully and then translate it into English. Your translation should be written clear y on the ANSWER SHEET. 当今社会，客来敬茶已经成为人们日常社交和家庭生活中普遍的往来礼仪。
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