全国2006年10月高等教育自学考试英语阅读二试题

2021年10月自考英语二考试试题及答案2021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l00分，考试时间l50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毫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。

选择题区第一部分：阅读判断(第1～l0题，每题l分，共10分)下面的短文后列出了l0个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该旬提供的是正确信息，选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择8；如果该旬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。

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一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 ok! 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 \financial term means the stoics madea lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Todayin 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. True B. False C. Not Given2. Most stores open their doors for businessvery early on Black Friday.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. Customers get better service on BlackFriday. A. True B. False C. Not Given4. Black Friday started in the USA. A. True B. False C. Not Given5. The holiday season ends on Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not Given6. \A. True B. False C. Not Given7. Black Friday is no longer popular.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not GivenS. People like to shop online on Christmas Eve. A. True B. False C. Not Given9. It is possible to get Black Friday discount online. A. True B. FalseC. Not Given10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am. A. True B. FalseC Not Given第二部分：阅读迭择（第11--15题，每渔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冲选出1个最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑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, aSwiss, 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一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 inBrazil. I feel excited and at home.11. The author's parents___. A. share similar interestsB. have different jobsD. enjoy reading booksC. have different personalities12. When the author was a child, the family used to___. A. have many good friends B. move between the two countries C. speak two dialectsD. visit Brazil from time to time13. The author thinks Brazilians are___.A. organizedB. independentC. indifferentD. optimistic 14. 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 isa(n)___.A. appealing ideaB. difficult decisionC. expensive choiceD. pleasant experience 非选择题区第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子(第16—25题，每题1分，共10分）阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的2项测试任务：⑴从第16~20题后所给的6个选项中为第1~5段每段迭择1个正确的小标题；⑵从第21~25题后所给的6个选项中迭择 5个正确选项，分别完成每个句子。

2020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l00分，考试时间l50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、二部分在“选择题答题区”作答。

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.第三、七部分在“非选择题答题区”作答。

必须注明大、小题号，使用0.5毫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。

选择题区第一部分：阅读判断(第l～l0题，每题l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。

Booking Online and Saving the EnvironmentWhen you are looking to book a holiday, it is unlikely that you will think about how green your booking decision is, but it is something that you should think about. By“green”we mean the pact on the environment.When looking to book a holiday, you will probably find that you are faced with two main decisions. The first is to go into a travel agency, pick upbrochures（宣传册)read through them and go back with just one and book with the travel agents directly or over the phone. The second is to go onto the InternetThe Internet holds many advantages over the travel agencies. The main one is convenience. You can go online to look at holidays at any time of the day. The travel agents, however, are usually very busy at times when people can actually go, i.e. lunch hours or at the weekend. You could use the telephone, but you wouldn’t be able to see the pictures or the details of the holidays, so you would probably be sent a brochure anyway.There are websites on the Internet that make shopping for holiday deals much easier. These websites are known as price comparison websites. They search through lots of different tour operators, and the results are displayed on one page, from which you can choose.Compared with the travel agencies, booking online is greener. The piles of brochures are definitely not green, and the amount of unnecessary paper used can’t be good for the environment. In the days of the Internet, there is really no need for such a large amount of paper to be wasted. So booking online will not only save you time and effort, it will do a little bit towards saving the environment, too!1. When planning holidays, few people will think about being green.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. There are two main choices when people look to book their holidays.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. People go to travel agencies and make their decisions directly.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. The main advantage of booking online is saving money.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. Many people go to travel agencies at lunchtime.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. Booking holidays by telephone requires less communicative skills.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. There are limited choices at price comparison websites.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8.Travel agencies make the best use of price comparison websites.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. Travelers collect brochures as a hobby.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10.Booking online is a way to save the environment._A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given第二部分：阅读选择(第11～15题，每题2分，共l0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。

绝密★启用前2006年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（北京卷）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷1至16页，第Ⅱ卷17至18页，共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

注意事项：1. 答题前考生务必分别将答题卡Ⅰ和答题卡Ⅱ上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将准考证号对应的信息点涂黑。

2. 答试卷第Ⅰ卷时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡Ⅰ上对应题目的答案选中涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准。

如需改动，用橡皮擦除干净后再选涂其他答案项。

在试卷上答题无效。

3. 答试卷第Ⅱ卷时，必须用黑色笔迹的签字笔按题号顺序答在答题卡Ⅱ的红色框答题区域相对应位置内，未在对应的答题区域内做答或超出答题区域做答均不得分。

在试卷上答题无效。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共115分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1. 5分，共7. 5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book答案是A.1. What size does the woman want?A. Size 8.B. Size 10.C. Size 12.2. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a post office.B. In a hotel.C. In a bank.3. Why is the man going to New York?A. To live there.B. To visit a friend.C. To have a vacation.4. What are they going to do?A. Play tennis.B. Go swimmingC. Do some cleaning.5. What is the man doing?A. Making an announcement.B. Making an appointment.C. Making an invitation.第二节（共15小题：每小题1. 5分，共22. 5分）听下面6段对话或独白。

2021年10月自考英语二考试试题及答案2021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l00分，考试时间l50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毫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。

选择题区第一部分：阅读判断(第1～l0题，每题l分，共10分)下面的短文后列出了l0个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该旬提供的是正确信息，选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择8；如果该旬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。

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一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 ok! 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 \financial term means the stoics madea lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Todayin 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. True B. False C. Not Given2. Most stores open their doors for businessvery early on Black Friday.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. Customers get better service on BlackFriday. A. True B. False C. Not Given4. Black Friday started in the USA. A. True B. False C. Not Given5. The holiday season ends on Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not Given6. \A. True B. False C. Not Given7. Black Friday is no longer popular.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not GivenS. People like to shop online on Christmas Eve. A. True B. False C. Not Given9. It is possible to get Black Friday discount online. A. True B. FalseC. Not Given10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am. A. True B. FalseC Not Given第二部分：阅读迭择（第11--15题，每渔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冲选出1个最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑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, aSwiss, 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一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 inBrazil. I feel excited and at home.11. The author's parents___. A. share similar interestsB. have different jobsD. enjoy reading booksC. have different personalities12. When the author was a child, the family used to___. A. have many good friends B. move between the two countries C. speak two dialectsD. visit Brazil from time to time13. The author thinks Brazilians are___.A. organizedB. independentC. indifferentD. optimistic 14. 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 isa(n)___.A. appealing ideaB. difficult decisionC. expensive choiceD. pleasant experience 非选择题区第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子(第16—25题，每题1分，共10分）阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的2项测试任务：⑴从第16~20题后所给的6个选项中为第1~5段每段迭择1个正确的小标题；⑵从第21~25题后所给的6个选项中迭择 5个正确选项，分别完成每个句子。

全国2003年10月高等教育自学考试英语阅读（二）试题课程代码：00596Ⅰ. Directions: Match the words in Column A with their definitions in Column B. Write the letter of the answer to each word in Column A on your ANSWER SHEET.(10 points, 1 point for each)A B1. accrue3. eraseⅡ. Directions: Read each of the following sentences carefully, and choose A, B, C or D that has the closest meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Write the corresponding letter of the answer on your ANSWER SHEET. (10 points, 1 point for each) OFF your soap or washing powder or dog food or whatever.A. transmissionC. distraction B. rudenessD. politeness12. A few years ago, our group at Saclay, a number of other European Laboratories, orbited a telescope.A. along withB. in the light of D. regardless ofC. in agreement withother items taken over or repossessed by the lenders.A. homogeneityC. responsibilitiesA. inaccessibleC. abundantA. increasinglyC. attributablyB. appropriateness D. probabilities B. insufficient D. extinguishable 15. Astrid and I kept talking and the man continued to swing and lurch over us, thanking us B. confidentially D. repeatedly 116. If the greenhouse effect produces lasting climatic change, national color preferences could A. changeC. renewtheir national economies will suffer as a result.A. sudden and severeC. clear and simpleA. on top ofB. slow and continuous D. far and wide B. instead of D. on behalf of B. happy D. greatly surprised 19. More people report they “feel”C. on the point of A. overjoyed C. sadⅢ. Directions: Scan Passage 1 and find the words which have roughly the meanings given below. Write the word you choose in the corresponding space on your ANSWER SHEET. (10 points, 1 point for each)Note: The numbers in the brackets refer to the numbers of paragraphs in the passage.21. exact; accurate (1)22. statement explaining the meaning of a word or expression (1)23. general (1)24. to provide more details about something in order to make it clearer (1)25. to have or use something together with someone else (2)27. information, usually in the from of facts or statistics that one can analyze (2)29. to plan, prepare, decide on all the details of something (3)30. to change something into a different form (3)Passage 12SECTION 2 READING COMPREHENSION(40 points)IV. Directions: Skim Passage 2 and read the statements given right after the passage andjudge whether they are True or False. Write the corresponding answer you choose on your ANSWER SHEET.(10 points, 1 point for each)Passage 22.In contrast are the unusual, chronic, or exceptionally severe pains that require attention from a doctor, who can determine whether or not they require special care.Angina pectoris(pain of the chest) is a heart pain that lasts from two or three minutes to ten or fifteen. Identification is extremely important, because special drugs are needed for relief and the doctor’s understanding and advice may prevent recurrence of the condition.3.Only a doctor can recognize what are called referred pains. These originate at one point, but are felt at another to which they have been carried by the nerves. A person with continuous 331.Transient pains should usually be investigated.32.All chronic pains require special care.33.Angina pectoris would probably be classified as unusual.35.Pains can be useful as a signal of the presence of disease.36.Transient pains are different from referred pains.37.Pains can serve as an aid in the diagnosis of disease.38.A person with continuous pains is usually good-tempered.39.Chronic pains are felt some distance from their source.40.All chronic pains can be identified and treated.V. Directions: Read Passages 3 and 4 and choose the correct answer. Write the corresponding letter of the answer on your ANSWER SHEET.(20 points, 1 point for each)Passage 31.Every year a great number of babies and young children die or are injured in fires. One out of every five fires is caused by careless smoking or by children playing with matches and lighters. Don’t tempt children by leaving matches or lighter s around a room.2.Never leave a child alone in a house. In just a few seconds they could start a fire. Ora fire could start and trap them. A child will panic in a fire and will not know what to do. Unless a parent is around to help, a child may try to hide under a bed or in a closet. Home fire drills are a sound idea. The best way to stop panic in case of fire is to know what to do before a fire breaks out.5.Some people use a vaporizer or portable heater in a child’s room. If you do, be sure you 4place it out of reach. Be sure, too, that it is not placed too close to blankets or bedclothes.e care in the kitchen. It is not safe to let an infant crawl or a small child walk around the kitchen while you are preparing meals. There is danger of your tripping andspilling something hot on the child. There is even danger of a child pulling in a hot pot off the stove on to herself. Also, do not use tablecloths that hang over the table edge. Children can easily pull the cloth and whatever is on the table down. Be aware of these dangers and protect your child.41. The best title of the passage can be ________.A. Better Safe Than SorryC. Escape From FireB. How to Protect Children D. Be Careful in the Kitchen B. one out of five firesD. five out of ten fires 42. Careless smoking or children playing with matches and lighters causes ______. A. most deaths of children C. eight out of ten deaths in firesA. panickingB. not knowing what to doC. trying to hide under a bed or in a closetD. calling for help44. In para graph 2, the word “sound” is closest in meaning to ________.A. healthyC. sensibleB. safe D. thorough B. be prepared D. run away B. prevention D. putting out the fire B. flames D. blaze B. bedclothes D. space heaters 43. A child will probably do the following in a fire EXCEPT ______. 45. The best way to stop panic in the case of fire is to ________. A. call a neighborC. call a policeman A. panic 46. When caught in a fire, a person’s first thought should always be ________. C. escape A. smoke C. fuel 47. The real killer in a fire is _________. 48. Burns can be caused by _______. A. harmful toys C. blankets49. Which statement is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Never leave a young child alone at home.B. Burns can be very dangerous to children.C. Place heaters out of the reach of children.D. Do not work in a kitchen when a child is in it.50. From the passage, we can infer that _______.A. adults know how to handle fires5B. many children start fires in a houseC. some fire fighters are not well trainedD. adults are always very careful about fire.Passage 42. The way that seismic waves travel shows that the earth’s interior is far from uniform. The continents and the seabed are formed by the crust—a thin sphere of relatively light, solid rock. Beneath the crust lies the mantle, a very different layer that extends approximately halfway to the earth’s center. There the rock is the subject of a battle between increasing heat and growing pressure.3. In its high levels, the mantle is relatively cool; at greater depths, high temperatures make the rock behave more like a liquid than a solid. Deeper still, the pressure is even more intense, preventing the rock from melting in spite of a higher temperature.4. Beyond a depth of around 2,900 kilometers, a great change takes place and the mantle gives way to the core. Some seismic waves cannot pass through the core and others are bent by it. From this and other evidence, geologists conclude that the outer core is probably liquid, with a solid center. It is almost certainly made of iron, mixed with smaller amount of other elements such as nickel.5. The conditions in the earth’s core make it a far more alien world than space. Its solid iron heart is subjected to unimaginable pressure and has a temperature of about 9,000° F. Although scientists can speculate about its nature, neither humans nor machines will ever be able to visit it.51. The word “conflicting” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.A. controllingC. importantB. outdated D. opposing B. disagree with each other D. have found enough evidenceB. sound waves D. radio waves6 52. The geologists _________ about the nature of the earth’s interior. A. agree with each other C. are sure 53. Seismic waves are _________ . A. pulses of energy C. electromagnetic waves54. The way that seismic waves travel shows that ________.A. the interior of the earth is rockB. the interior of the earth is divided into different layersC. the interior of the earth is metal55. The word “there” at the end of Paragraph 2 refers to the ________.A. seabedC. mantle B. crustD. earth’s center56. What is true about the mantle?A. It is similar to the crust.B. It is a very thin layer of the earth.C. It is cooler as it goes deeper.57. The phrase “gives way to” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.A. runs alongC. turns intoA. mantleC. changeA. liquidC. solid B. rubs againstD. floats on B. core D. depth B. made of iron D. mixed with nickel 58. The word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to the _________. 59. The inn er core of the earth is NOT __________.60. Why does the author state that the earth’s core is “more alien” than space?A. Because government funds are not interested in the characteristics of the earth’s core.B. Because scientists are not interested in the characteristics of the earth’s core.C. Because the pressure and high temperature there prevent scientists from doing research.D. Because the earth’s core is made of elements that are dangerous to humans.Ⅵ. Directions: Passage 5 is taken from the TEXTBOOK. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer. Write the corresponding letter of the answer on your ANSWER SHEET. (10 points, 1 points for each)Passage 52. If population growth continues at its present pace, the future balance between food 75. Solar energy is available in various forms. Buildings can be heated and cooled by direct use of solar radiation, crops and trees, which are the most efficient converters of sunlight into energy, can be grown for their energy potential, wastes can be burned as fuel, sunlight can be converted into DC (direct current) electricity, electricpower can be derived from the sun-warmed surface waters of the ocean (ocean thermal power), lastly, solar radiation can be converted to heat that will drive electric power generators (solar thermal power). Serious problems still remain as to transportation and storage of solar energy.7. Nuclear energy is produced in nuclear power plants. At these plants atoms of uranium are split, thus releasing masses of energy. Another source of energy under development is the nuclear fusion of certain atoms of hydrogen. This could eventually replace natural gas as a source of energy.8. In future trade the key development to watch is the relationship between the industrialized and the developing nations. Third World countries export their mineral deposits and tropical agricultural products, which bring them desired foreign exchange. Tourism has also been greatly responsible for the rapid development of some developing nations. Western Europe has received millions of such workers from Mediterranean countries.9. The developing nations profit when these workers bring their savings and their acquired technical skills back home. Many developing nations benefit when Western nations establish manufacturing in their countries to take advantage of cheap labor.10. As economies mature, economic growth rates tend to level off. The rate of population growth is leveling off today in Western nations. This leveling-off eventually leads to static The 8Next 200 Years, says that a shift in priorities will have to occur for industrialized nations. No longer is the creation of money and jobs essential, it is rather the improvement of the quality of life that must be our concern. Today pollution is of major concern for industrialized nations. Environmentalists are worried about the relationship between industrial objectives and preserving the environment. In developing nations, however, the problem of pollution is ignored for the sake of development.11. The Western World will eventually move to a period of relatively low economic growth, coupled with a high rate of unemployment. A so-called welfare society will emerge. The unemployed in the new welfare society will be taken care of by the employed through generous contributions to the social welfare system.12. Political questions remain as to the world’s future. We can only speculate as to whether would greatly enhance world trade.61. If population growth continues at its present pace, how can people keep the balance between food demand and supply?A. People should increase the consumption of meat.B. People should increase the consumption of low protein food.C. People should turn to new dietary patterns.D. People should produce more crops.62. Trade growth will depend greatly on ___________.A. energy sourcesB. dietary patternsC. increased consumption of soybeansD. increased yields on existing croplands63. The oil crisis of 1974 caused ___________.A. countries to depend more on oilB. countries to find other energy sources to replace oil64. The problem with solar energy is that _________.9A. sunlight cannot be used directly for heating buildingsB. sunlight cannot be used to drive electric power generatorsC. it is difficult to transport and store solar energyD. it is difficult to convert sunlight into DC electricity65. Geothermal energy has not been exploited because ____________.B. it is not sufficient enoughC. little is known about exploratory technology66. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 8?A. Third World countries export their mineral deposits so as to get foreign exchange.B. Workers in Third World countries emigrate to developed countries.C. Tourism will contribute much to the development of Third World countries.D. Some developing countries will absorb large numbers of foreign workers to work in their countries.67. Industrial nations show great concern for ____________.A. creation of new jobsB. pollution and environmental preservationC. high unemployment and low wagesD. the decreasing economic growth rate68. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 10?A. Western nations are facing economic saturation.B. Developing countries pay much attention to the problem of pollution.C. As economies mature, economic growth rates tend to speed up.D. A welfare society will emerge in developing nations.69. In a welfare society ______________.A. people don’t need to work but can enjoy the welfare provided by their countriesB. more people will be laid off with the rapid growth of the economyC. rate of unemployment is very low due to low economic growthD. people who are out of work will be taken care of economically by their countries70. We can conclude from Paragraphs 12,13 and 14 that _________.B. the future of the international trade will depend on international consultation and cooperationC. there would be monetary cooperation between Western and Eastern European countriesD. future international liquidity reserves would influence growth in trade SECTION 3 QUESTIONS AND TRANSLATION (30 points)attention to the words, grammar and sentence structure in your answers. (15 points, 3 points for each)71. What energies will play a large role in the future?72. Which energy could eventually replace natural gas as a source of energy?What energy is it classified as?73. Why is it the key point in future trade to develop the relationship between the industrialized and the developing nations?74. Herman Kahn says in his book The Next 200 Years that a shift will occur for industrialized nations. What is the shift?75. What will happen if the IMF countries are not able to agree upon a new international monetary order in the future?Ⅷ.Directions: Translate the following sentences (taken from passage 5) in to Chinese and write the Chinese version in the corresponding space on your ANSWER SHEET. (15 points, 3 points for each)76. Reduced consumption of meat, increased used of new high protein food made from soybeans, and development of ocean resources for food are some alternatives that must be considered.78. Many Third World nations with high unemployment and low wages have seen an emigration of workers to the developed nations.79. A point of saturation sets in—technology and innovation have seemed to achieve the impossible, but then how much further can it go ?80. In the present political climate, this would seem impossible, although some cooperation agreements are already in effect.11121314。

全国2022 年10 月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试题课程代码00015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；如果该句子提供的是正确信息，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。

Lacking in Self-Esteem(自尊)？Good for you!According to psychological and educational theories, self-esteem is essential for a successful life. Generations of children, especially minority kids, have been educated according to the theory (that they lack self-esteem), and that this deficiency is central to any problems (they may have in making their way in the world).Well,guess what? A new research has found that self-esteem can be just as high among grade D students and drunk drivers as it is among Nobel Prize winners and former presidents.In fact,people with high self-esteem can engage in,far more anti-social behavior than those with low self-esteem.“We used to believe that high self-esteem would cause all sorts of positive consequences and that if we raised self-esteem,people would do better in life,”a researcher said.“Mostly,the data have failed to support that.'Racists,street thugs and school bullies all have high scores on the self-esteem tests.And you can see why.If you think you're highly gifted,you're particularly offended if other people don't treat you that way.So you hit out or commit crimes to defend your pride.After all,who are they to suggest that you could be doing something wrong?What do they know?Self-esteem can also be an educational concern.College teachers are constantly complaining about the high self-esteem of their students.When every grade in the school is assessed so as to,make the kid feel good rather than to give an accurate measure of his work,the kid can develop self-esteem dangerously unrelated to the truth.When he's told he is getting a C grade in college,he can then get deeply offended or extremely angry.Weak professors give in to the pressure-hence,grade inflation,which results in their students'vague touch with reality.1. It is believed that minority kids often have self-esteem problem.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2．A new research shows that high self-esteem is essential to success.。

绝密★考试结束前全国2020年10月高等教育自学考试英语（二）试题课程代码:000151.请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。

2.答题前，考生务必将自己的考试课程名称、姓名准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔填写在答题纸规定的位置上。

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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。

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Booking Online and Saving the EnvironmentWhen you are looking to book a holiday, it is unlikely that you will think about how green your booking decision is, but it is something that you should think about.By "green" we mean the impact on the environment.When looking to book a holiday, you will probably find that you are faced with two main decisions. The first is to go into a travel agency, pick up brochures,read through them and go back with just one and book with the travel agents directly over the phone. The second is to go onto the Internet.The Internet holds many advantages over the travel agents. The main one is convenience. You can go online to look at holidays at any time of the day.The travel agents,however, are usually very busy at times when people can （actually）go, i.e. lunch hours or at the weekend. You could use the telephone, but you wouldn't be able to see the pictures or the details （of the holidays）, so you would probably besent a brochure anyway.There are websites on the Internet that make shopping for holiday deals much easier. These websites are known as price comparison websites. They search through lots of different tour operators, and the results are displayed on one page, from which you can choose.Compared with the travel agencies, booking online is greener. The piles of brochures are definitely not green, and the amount of unnecessary paper used can not be good for the environment. In the days of the Internet, there is really no need for such a large amount of paper to be wasted. So booking online will not only save you time and effort, it will do a little bit towards（趋向）saving the environment, too!1.When planning holidays, few people will think about being green.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given2.There are two main choices when people look to book their holidays.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given3.People go to travel agencies and make their decisions directly.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given4.The main advantage of booking online is saving money.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given5.Many people go to travel agencies at lunchtime.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given6.Booking holidays by telephone requires less communicative skills.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given7.There are limited choices at price comparison websites.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given8.Travel agencies make the best use of price comparison websites.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given9.Travelers collect brochures as a hobby.A.TrueB.False C .Not Given10. Booking online is a way to save the environment.A.TrueB.False C .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，并在答题纸相应位置上将该项涂黑。

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.在选择题区。

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.在非选择题区。

必须注明大、小题号,使用0.5毫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选择题区第一部分: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 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 along 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. T ogether 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 teachersA. TrueB. FalseC Not given3. Mrs Johnson regards writing as an artA. TrueB. FalseC.Not Given4. I was active in class in the beginningA. TrueB. FalseC. Not given5. Most students enjoyed Mrs. Johnson's class.A. TrueB.FalseC Not Given6. I got a high score for my first essayB.FalseC Not given7. Mrs Johnson preferred to email studentsA. 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 futureA. TrueC 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The 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 programmes about Scotland. These programmes 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 colours.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 wear 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.A like foreign cultureB sometimes wear kiltsC.enjoy talking about kiltsD. often visit foreign countriesA painterB.musicianC.movie starD. fashion designerA in tourist shopsB. in public schoolsC.on the stageD at local marketsA funny designsB. dull coloursC. poor qualityD high pricesA.history of kiltsB. production of kiltsC. myths of kiltsD styles of kilts非选择题区第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第16~25题,每题1分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务:(1)从第16~20题后所给的6个选项中为第0~6段每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)从第21~25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。

2019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 000152019年10月髙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。

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必须在答题卡上答题，写在试卷上的答案无效。

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。

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To Lease(租赁)or Not to LeasePlanning to lease a car because you don't think you can afford to buy?Think again.Leasing can end up being just as expensive as buying.Most people think about leasing because they believe it will cost them less money.They're right-it is cheaper,but only in the short term.For example,if you were to lease anew Subaru Forester,you might pay$300per month for the car.If you were to buy the same car,you would pay about$400per month. Over a three-year,you would save$3600-a big savings.But after your lease is over,you have to give the car back.Many people want to lease because they can drive a more expensive car than they might otherwise be able to afford.For example,if you spend$300 monthly on a car,you might be able to lease a new Ford Explorer.For the same price,you might have to buy a used Explorer,or buy a new but much less expensive model.A lease，therefore，allows you to drive the latest models of more expensive cars.However,whatever car you can afford to buy you get to keep it,and it will always have a resell or trade-in(以新旧换)value if you want to upgrade to a new car later.Furthermore,people who lease cars are often shocked by how much they must pay when the lease is over.Most leases limit you to a certain number ofmiles.If you go over that,you must pay for each mile.As a result,you may end up paying thousands of dollars in mileage(里程)fees.In addition,when you lease,you have to pay for regular maintenance and repairs to the vehicle. Since you must return the car finally,you are paying to repair someone else's car.By now,the benefits of buying over leasing should be clear.Remember: whatever model you can afford to buy,it is yours after you make the payments. There's no giving back,and that makes all the difference.1.People usually think leasing a car can save money.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given2.Leasing a car costs less in the long term.B.FalseC.Not GivenA.True3.More people like to lease cars than before.A.TrueB.FalseC Not Given4.People can lease a car they cannot afford.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given5.Young people prefer to lease the latest models of cars.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given6.Ford Explorer is the most popular model in the leasing market.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given7.People often pay more than they expect for a lease.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given8.People need to pay for each mile they drive during the lease.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given9.Leasing companies pay for repairs to the leased cars.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given10.The author advises people to buy an affordable car.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。

2020年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）00015真题及答案1.请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。

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第一部分::阅读判断（第01~10题,,每题11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;如果该句信息文中没有提及,选择C。

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Booking Online and Saving the EnvironmentWhen you are looking to book aholiday,it is unlikely that you will think about how green your booking decision is,but it is something that you should think about.By green"we mean the impact on the environment.When looking to book a holiday,you will probably find that you are faced with two main decisions.The first is to go into atravel agency,pick up brochures(宣传册), read through them and go back with just one and book with the travel agentsdirectly or over the phone.The second is to go onto the Internet.The Internet holds many advantages over the travel agencies.The main one is convenience.You can go online to lookat holidays at any timeof the day.The travel agents,however,areusually very busy at times when peoplecan actually go,i.e. lunch hours or at the weekend.You could use the telephone,but you wouldn't be able tosee the pictures or the details of the holidays,So you would probably be sent a brochure anyway.There are websites on the Internet that make shopping forholiday deals much easier.These websites are known as price comparison websites.They search through lots of different tour operators,and the results are displayed on one page, from which you can choose.Compared with the travel agencies,bookingonline is greener.The piles of brochures are definitely not green,and the amount of unnecessary paper used can't be good for the environment.In the days ofthe Internet,there is really no need for such a large amountof paper to be wasted.So booking online will not only save you time and effort,it willdo a little bit towards saving the environment,too!1.When planning holidays,few people will think about being green.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given2.There are two main choices when people look to book their holidays.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given3.People go to travel agencies and make their decisions directly.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given4.The main advantage of booking online is saving money.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given5.Many people go to travel agencies at lunchtime.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given6.Booking holidays by telephone requires less communicative skills.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given7.There are limited choices at pricecomparison websites.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given8.Travel agencies make the best use of price comparison websites.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given9.Travelers collect brochures as a hobby.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given10.Booking online is a way to save the environment.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。