自考高级英语串讲+历年真题

历年全国高等教育自学考试高级英语真题全部题目用英文作答(英译汉题目除外),请将答案填在答题纸相应位置上Ⅰ. The following paragraphs are taken from the textbooks, followed by a list of words or expressions marked A to Y. Choose the one that best completes each of the sentences and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. One word or expression for each blank only. (25 points,1 point for each)One of the best current examples of what Horowitz is talking 1 is John Denver. His most 2 songs—“Sunshine on My Shoulders”, “Rocky Mountain High”, and “Country Road”— 3 the musical drive and power of 4 rock, while the lyrics celebrate the simple 5 of “the good old days”.It is all symbolized in my mind by the hugely successful art 6 that television has made 7 to the culture, the 30-second commercial: the tiny drama of the 8 housewife who finds happiness 9 choosing the right toothpaste. When before in human history has so much humanity 10 surrendered so much of its leisure to one toy, one mass diversion?They had no 11 of comparison and assumed that this was a 12 of his class, just as a traveler stepping off the liner at a foreign 13 for luncheon sums up a nation’s character forever in the 14 businessman who happens to 15 the table with him.Each week, for example, a record of the sales results of the 16 week for each sales office and for Sales Department as a 17 for each division of the company is kept and 18 to the sales results for the 19 week of the year 20 .But by and large the news reports and commentaries on CBS and NBC and ABC make every 21 to present viewers with more than one 22 of an issue, either by letting 23 spokesmen have their 24 or by outlining the positions held by both major parties on the subject 25 .II. Each of the following sentences is given four choices of words or expressions. Choose the right one to complete the sentence and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. (15 points, 1 point for each)26. New books were displayed in a ______ position on tables at the front of the shop.A.prominentB. preeminentC.dominantD. relevant27. The government is trying to ______ the people into thinking that a war is necessary.A.inspireB. poisonC.adoptD. brainwash28. You need to demonstrate to the examiners that you have more than a(n) ______ understanding of the text.A.actualB. factualC.literalD. literary29. Such ______ of the facts cannot be allowed to go unchallenged.A.distortionB. disturbanceC.distractionD. distribution30. Cutting the bush back in the autumn will help promote ______ growth in the spring.A.violentB. virtualC.vigorousD. visual31. In this story, the clever little fox ______ the hunters and escapes from the trap they set.A.outweighsB. outwitsC.outnumbersD. outgrows32. The British ______ time, effort and huge sums of money on pets.A.lavishB. grantC.provideD. supply33. The fortunes of the major political parties tend to ______ and flow over time.A.haltB. fallC.ebbD. fly34. I’m tired of listening to her ______ the virtues of her children.A.exposingB. explainingC.extendingD. extolling35. There will be a mass ______ to the seaside, the countryside and foreign holiday destinations during summer vacation.A.departureB. inflowC.evasionD. exodus36. John was angry when the boss said that his proposal was completely ______.A.disposableB. dismissibleC.unapproachableD. unavoidable37. Lack of sleep has ______ her concentration.A.deconstructedB. impairedC.demonstratedD. repaired38. He had long held a(n) ______ fascination with the horrors of contemporary warfare.A.arbitraryB. mortalC.morbidD. courteous39. The government replaced the narrow street with a wide ______ with the funds raised.A.laneB. pathC.boulevardD. trail40. Like so many politicians, he had an ______ appetite for power.A.innumerableB. inseparableC.insufferableD. insatiableRead the following passage carefully and complete the succeeding three items III, IV, V.ANC Reform: Alaska Natives Battle for Change(1) They gathered in an office building behind closed doors, a dozen executives of Alaska native corporations (ANCs) considering how to proceed in the face of threats to a government program that had given them a shortcut to billions in income from federal contracts. For years, the leaders of ANCs had maintained a united front of support for the ANC program, despite news accounts and audits that turned up allegations of abuses.(2) In August 2009, just weeks after an especially critical congressional hearing,officials from three of the ANCs proposed a major break in the long-held habit of keeping native problems to themselves. They wanted the group to acknowledge the problems and adopt radical reforms. The room went silent when the officials announced their key proposal: a cap on contracts that would end their ability to get deals of any size without competition.(3) “The reaction was surprisingly muted,” said a person who was there that day who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the nature of the meeting. “It was obvious there was discomfort, but no one raised their voices or pounded the table.”(4) One of the reformers, Tara Sweeney, a vice president at Arctic Slope based in Barrow, said in a recent interview that advocating a position with implied criticism of Alaska natives was “not an easy path to take.” But she said that she and otherscould not stand by and do nothing. “We need to do the right thing,” she said.(5) Executives at Doyon Limited and Cook Inlet Region Inc. joined those at Arctic Slope in calling for fundamental changes in the program, which has opened the way for $29 billion to Alaska native corporations over the past decade, most of it through set-aside deals or contracts awarded without competition.(6) In a proposal handed over to the Small Business Administration (SBA) last month, the three companies called for better tracking and reporting of benefits to Alaska native shareholders and their communities. They reiterated their call for limits on the size of contracts awarded without competition, requiring additional justification for contracts of more than $100 million. They called for new limits on how ANC subsidiaries could operate and for better enforcement “of program rules to ensure the integrity” of small-business contracting.(7) “Our proposed reforms will improve the program by increasing accountability, decreasing the potential for abuse while continuing to encourage the growth of sustainable businesses that raise the standard of living for Alaska native people,”the three reformers said in a letter to the SBA.(8) In the Alaska native community, the proposals are a source of intense, debate.(9) Sarah Lukin, executive director of the Native American Contractors Association; said the ANC program as it currently is benefits Alaska natives and taxpayers. She said the three reformers, who are not members of her association, “can afford to do business” without the set-aside programbecause of their natural resources and real estate holdings.(10) Lukin said critics have taken ANC problems out of context, ignoring the fact that the same issues, such as the use of contracts without competition, are widespread across the government. “The scrutiny on ANCs is disproportionate,”she said.(11) An unlikely set of allies has joined the reformers.(12) In an interview, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, one of the most adamant ANC boosters, applauded the idea of more transparency and accountability. “In order to continue the good for which this program was intended, we have to pursue the reforms that allow for appropriate oversight,” she said. “I have defended this program, butI do not defend the program unconditionally.”(13) Sen. Claire McCaskill, chairman of a contracting oversight subcommittee that held the ANC hearing last year, said the contracting privileges ought to be rescinded altogether. “If you really understand what is going on with Alaska native corporations, your heart breaks for the many poor natives who are suffering still. They’re being used,” she said. “Two groups of people are getting screwed by the program. Many Alaska natives who are not getting their fair share, and the American taxpayers.”(14) She suggested that the government make direct payments to the native shareholders. “I would much prefer that the American government help Alaska natives directly than through ridiculously over-priced, noncompete government contracts,”she said.(15) Sheri Buretta, chairman of the board of the Chugach Corp., said that thegovernment needs to keep giving ANCs room to improve and grow. “There’s no doubt in my mind there are abuses.” Until now, native executives have been afraid to speak up because of fears “it will be used against us. We’re trying as hard as we can,”she said. “It’s an evolutionary process.”III. In this section, there are ten incomplete statements or questions, followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each)41. The purpose of the ANC program reforms is to ______.A. encourage the growth of sustainable businessesB. compete with large joint venturesC. enhance taxpayers’ confidence in ANCsD. get deals of any size without competition42. The officials of Alaska native corporations gathered to ______.A. discuss the reform proposalsB. find ways to help native Alaska peopleC. improve corporate competitionD. protest against the Pentagon43. The main proposal of officials from three of the ANCs is to ______.A. acknowledge the problems and call for federal supportB. keep native problems to themselvesC. limit the size of contractsD. stand by and do nothing44. The word “anonymity” in the third paragraph means ______.A. holding a negative attitudeB. calling for public attentionC. keeping one’s name untoldD. holding back one’s opinions45. The corporation headquartered in Barrow is ______.A. Doyon LimitedB. Cook Inlet Region Inc.C. Chugach Corp.D. Arctic Slope46. The word “reiterated” in the sixth paragraph means ______.A.respondedB. reviewedC.reconsideredD. restated47. In the ninth paragraph, Sarah Lukin’s attitude toward the reform proposals is ______.A.tolerantB. supportiveC.negativeD. conservative48. The word “disproportionate” in the tenth paragraph means ______.A.unfairB. unknownC.undoneD. uneasy49. According to Sen. Claire McCaskill, the victims of the ANC program are ______.A. Alaska officials and corporation executivesB. American officials and Alaska taxpayersC. Alaska natives and American taxpayersD. American citizens and corporation executives50. The sentence “It’s an evolutionary process.” in the fifteenth paragraph implies that ______.A. it takes courageB. it takes timeC. it is an easy path to takeD. it is the right thing to doIV. Translate the following sentences into Chinese and write the translation on your Answer Sheet. (10 points, 2 points for each)51. It was obvious there was discomfort, but no one raised their voices or pounded the table.52. In the Alaska native community, the proposals are a source of intense debate.53. In order to continue the good for which this program was intended, we have to pursue the reforms that allow for appropriate oversight.54. If you really understand what is going on with Alaska native corporations,your heart breaks for the many poor natives who are suffering still.55. She suggested that the government make direct payments to the native shareholders.V. Answer the following essay question in English within 80-100 words. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. (10 points)56. What is your attitude to reforms? Illustrate your point of view with one or more appropriate examples.VI. Translate the following sentences into English and write the translation on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points each for 57-60, 4 points for 61, 8 points for 62)57.一个致力于在少数特定地区增加个人财富的政府系统永远不会为公众谋求利益。

10月全国高等教育自学考题高级英语试卷全部题目用英文作答(翻译题除外)，并将答案写在答题纸相应位置上I. The following paragraphs are taken from the textbooks, followed by a list of words or expressions marked A to Y. Choose the one that best completes each of the sentences and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. One word or expression for each blank only. (25 points, 1 point for each)Today’s heroes—some of them, anyway—tell us they enjoy their 1 . “And I 2 to myself at the men and the ladies. Who never 3 of us billion-dollar babies.”The 4“culture hero” who 5 that is Alice Cooper.If I said that being black is a greater 6 than being a woman, probably no one would 7me. Why? Because “we all know” there is 8 against black people in America. That there is prejudice against women is an idea that still 9 nearly all men—and, I am afraid, most women—as 10 .There is, however, another 11 possessed by the best work, which is even more important as a 12 of happiness than is the exercise of 13 . This is the element of constructiveness. In some work, though by no 14 in most, something is built up which remains as a 15 whenthe work is completed.My own state of mind, when I left Watts eight years ago to take up the 16 year at Whittier College, was 17 . It was to me less of a 18 ; it was the stepping off point of an Odyssey that was to take me through Whittier College and Oxford University, to Yale Law School, and back to Watts. I had 19 then, as now, to make Watts my 20 .Well, it’s a good life and a good 21 , all said and 22 , if you don’t 23 , and if you know that the big wide world hasn’t 24 from you yet, no, not by a long way, though it won’t be long now. The float bobbed more violently than before and, with a 25 on his face, he began to wind in the reel.II. Each of the following sentences is given four choices of words or expressions. Choose the right one to complete the sentence and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. (15 points, 1 point for each)26. The citizens are grateful to the government for the ______ environment.A. wholesomeB. wholesaleC. noisomeD. tiresome27. The farmers’ ______ from the contest aroused heated debates.A. omissionB. exclusionC. inclusionD. emission28. He owed his victory to endurance and ______.A. instanceB. existenceC. subsistenceD. perseverance29. He killed his enemy and received a ______ wound himself.A. moralB. fatefulC. mortalD. factual30. To remove the paint, he had to apply a knife to ______ the table.A. scrapeB. rubC. dabD. peel31. The local government decided to ______ money for the building of a new post office.A. distributeB. divideC. contributeD. allot32. She was ______ of her notorious family scandal.A. shamefulB. shamelessC. ashamedD. shamed33. Since then, the contrast between his two careers has become even more ______.A. symbolizedB. distinguishedC. predominatedD. pronounced34. I recall how ______ it was years ago when people littered everywhere in our city.A. annoyingB. scaringC. frighteningD. humiliating35. I don’t complain about the smoking ______ because I hate watching people smoking in hospitals.A. programsB. restrictionsC. argumentsD. advertisements36. His muscles are firmest and his ______ colds and infections is highest.A. ignorance ofB. independence ofC. resistance toD. attribution to37. Regardless of ______ poll results, a number of objections have been published in newspapers.A. practicalB. sensibleC. favorableD. outstanding38. At British universities, it is ______ to cease work and spend a half-hour or so sipping tea and eating cookies with the members of one’s department.A. satisfactoryB. extraordinaryC. contemporaryD. customary39. The concentration of populations in cities has given ______ to many problems of housing, education, and medical services.A. riseB. reasonC. resultD. response40. This discovery is highly ______ in the circle of science.A. measuredB. appreciatedC. calculatedD. experimentedRead the following passage carefully and complete the succeeding three items III, IV, V.A Wrong Man in Workers’ Paradise(1) The man had never believed in mere utility.(2) Having had no useful work, he indulged in mad whims. He made little pieces of sculpture—men, women and castle, quaint earthen things dotted over with sea-shells. He painted. Thus he wasted his time on all that was useless, needless. People laughed at him. At times he vowed to shake off his whims, but they lingered in his mind.(3) Some boys seldom ply their books and yet pass their tests. A similar thing happened to this man. He spent his earth life in useless work and yet after his death the gates of Heaven opened wide for him.(4) But mistakes are unavoidable even in Heaven. So it came to pass that the aerialmessenger who took charge of the man made a mistake and found him a place in Workers’ Paradise.(5) In this Paradise you find everything except leisure.(6) Here men say: “God! We haven’t a moment to spare.” Women whisper: “Let’s move on, time’s a-flying.” All exclaim: “Time is precious.” “We have our hands full, we make use of every single minute,” they sigh complainingly, and yet those words make them happy and exalted.(7) But this newcomer, who had passed all his life on Earth without doing a scrap of useful work, did not fit in with the scheme of things in Workers’ Paradise. He lounged in the streets absently and jostled the hurrying men. He lay down in green meadows, or close to the fast flowing streams, and was taken to task by busy farmers. He was always in the way of others.(8) A hustling girl went every day to a silent torrent (silent, since in the Workers’ Paradise even a torrent would not waste its energy singing) to fill her pitcher.(9) The girl’s movement on the road was like the rapid movement of a skilled hand on the strings of a guitar. Her hair was carelessly done; inquisitive wisps stooped often over her forehead to peer at the dark wonder of her eye.(10) The idler was standing by the stream. As a princess sees a lonely beggar and is filled with pity, so the busy girl of Heaven saw this one and was filled with pity.(11 ) “A—ha !” she cried with concern. “You have no work in hand, have you?”(12) The man sighed, “Work! I have not a moment to spare for work.”(13) The girl did not understand his words, and said: “I shall spare some work for you to do, if you like.”(14) The man replied: “Girl of the silent torrent, all this time I have been waiting to take some work from your hands.”(15) “What kind of work would you like?”(16) “Will you give me one of your pitchers, one that you can spare?”(17) She asked: “A pitcher? You want to draw water from the torrent?”(18) “No, I shall draw pictures on your pitcher.”(19) The girl was annoyed.(20) “Pictures, indeed! I have no time to waste on such as you. I am going.” And she walked away.(21) But how could a busy person get the better of one who had nothing to do? Every day they met, and every day he said to her: “Girl of the silent torrent, give me one of your clay pitchers. I shall draw pictures on it.”(22) She yielded at last. She gave him one of her pitchers. The man started painting. He drew line after line; he put color after color.(23) When he had completed his work, the girl held up the pitcher and stared at its sides, her eyes puzzled. Brows drawn, she asked: “Wha t do they mean, all those lines and colors? What is their purpose?”(24) The man laughed.(25) “Nothing. A picture may have no meaning and may serve no purpose.”(26) The girl went away with her pitcher. At home, away from prying eyes, she heldit in the light, turned it round and round and scanned the painting from all angles. At night she moved out of bed, lighted a lamp and scanned it again in silence. For the first time in her life she had seen something that had no meaning and no purpose at all.(27) When she set out for the torrent the next day, her hurrying feet were a little less hurried than before. For a new sense seemed to have wakened in her, a sense that seemed to have no meaning and no purpose at all.(28) She saw the painter standing by the t orrent and asked in confusion: “What do you want of me?”(29) “Only some more work from your hands.”(30) “What kind of work would you like?”(31) “Let me make a colored ribbon for your hair,” he answered.(32) “And what for?”(33) “Nothing.”(34) Ribbons were made, bright with colors. The busy girl of Workers’ Paradise had now to spend a lot of time every day tying the colored ribbon around her hair. The minutes slipped by, unutilized. Much work was left unfinished.(35) In Workers’ Paradise w ork had of late begun to suffer. Many persons who had been active before were now idle, wasting their precious time on useless things such as painting and sculpture. The elders became anxious. A meeting was called. All agreed that such a state of affairs h ad so far been unknown in the history of Workers’ Paradise.(36) The aerial messenger hurried in, bowing before the elders and made a confession.(37) “I brought a wrong man into this Paradise,” he said. “It is all due to him.”(38) The man was summoned. As he came the elders saw his fantastic dress, his quaint brushes, his paints, and they knew at once that he was not the right sort for Workers’ Paradise.(39) Stiffly the President said: “This is no place for the like of you. You must leave.”(40) The man sighed in relief and gathered up his brush and paint. But as he was about to go, the girl of the silent torrent came up tripping and cried: “Wait a moment. I shall go with you.”(41) The elders gasped in surprise. Never before had a thing like this happened in Workers’ Paradise—a thing that had no meaning and no purpose at all.III. In this section, there are ten incomplete statements or questions, followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each).41. What do you think is the main point of the story?A. The love of a painter for a pretty girl.B. The opposition between beauty and utility.C. The change of heart in a girl who used to believe in mere utility.D. The ideal society where no time is wasted and no idler is tolerated.42. What is the author’s attitude in this story?A. He is indifferent to the artist.B. He is in sympathy with the artist.C. He is absolutely objective in telling the story.D. He makes fun of those who believe in Paradise.43. In the sentence “...but they lingered in his mind” in Paragraph 2, “they” refers to ______.A. his whimsB. his vowsC. the things he madeD. the people he met44. What is the proper meaning of the phra se “a scrap of” in Paragraph 7?A. a lot ofB. a load ofC. a bit ofD. a pile of45. In Paragraph 8, with the sentence “...in the Workers’ Paradise even a torrent would not waste its energy singing”, the author intends to ______.A. state a factB. laugh at the manC. praise the Workers’ ParadiseD. scoff at the Workers’ Paradise46. What is the meaning of the phrase “get the better of” in Paragraph 21 ?A. pickB. make use ofC. defeatD. make fun of47. What is the meaning of the word “quaint” in Par agraph 38?A. disgustingB. strangeC. uglyD. disturbing48. Based on the author’s description of the girl, we know that ______.A. she was curiousB. she was not very attractiveC. she was much busier than the othersD. she was the princess of the Workers’ Paradise49. When the elders asked the man to leave the Workers’ Paradise, the man was ______.A. disappointedB. worriedC. pleasedD. surprised50. From the end of the story we can infer that ______.A. the girl won against the eldersB. the elders won against the girlC. the elders won against the manD. the man won against the eldersIV. Translate the following sentences into Chinese and write the translation on your Answer Sheet. (10 points, 2 points for each)51. Having had no useful work, he indulged in mad whims.52. So it came to pass that the aerial messenger who took charge of the man madea mistake and found him a place in Workers’ Paradise.53. Here men say: “God! We haven’t a moment to spare.” Women whisper: “Let’s move on, time’s a-flying.”54. The girl’s movement on the road was like the rapid movement of a skilled hand on the strings of a guitar.55. As a princess sees a lonely beggar and is filled with pity, so the busy girl of Heaven saw this one and was filled with pity.V. Answer the following essay question in English within 80-100 words. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. (10 points)56. Do you think art is something that has no meaning and no purpose at all? Why or why not?VI. Translate the following sentences into English and write the translation on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points each for 57-60, 4 points for 61, 8 points for 62)57．心情好时，我可以谱写出恢弘的交响乐，绘制出壮丽的画卷。

自考高级英语试题及答案一、阅读理解阅读下列短文，然后根据短文内容回答后面的问题。

AIn the past few decades, the rapid development of technology has led to a significant shift in the way we communicate. The advent of the Internet and social media platforms has revolutionized the way people exchange information and ideas. However, this digital revolution has also brought about new challenges. Cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation are just a few of the issues that have emerged in this new landscape.Question 1: What is the main topic of this passage?Answer 1: The main topic is the impact of technology on communication.Question 2: What are some of the challenges mentioned in the passage?Answer 2: The challenges include cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation.BThe concept of sustainable development has becomeincreasingly important in recent years. It refers to the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This involves balancing economic growth, social development, and environmental protection. Achieving sustainable development requires cooperation and commitment from individuals, communities, and governments.Question 3: What does sustainable development aim to do? Answer 3: It aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.Question 4: What are the three main areas that sustainable development seeks to balance?Answer 4: Economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.二、词汇与结构Choose the correct answer from the options provided.Question 5: The company's profits have ________ significantly in the past year.A) declinedB) increasedC) fluctuatedD) stabilizedAnswer 5: B) increasedQuestion 6: Despite the heavy rain, the construction of thenew bridge ________ on schedule.A) proceededB) delayedC) haltedD) postponedAnswer 6: A) proceeded三、完形填空Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words from the options provided.The world is facing a serious environmental crisis. Pollution levels are rising, and natural resources are being depleted at an alarming rate. It is essential that we take action to protect our planet. We must ________ (7) our consumption habits and find ways to reduce waste.7. A) increaseB) decreaseC) sustainD) expandAnswer 7: B) decrease四、翻译Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese.Sentence 1: The government has introduced new measures tocombat climate change.Answer 1: 政府已经采取了新的措施来对抗气候变化。

自考高级英语试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The word "abandon" is most likely to be found in which part of a dictionary?A) PrefaceB) AppendixC) GlossaryD) Index答案：D2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a narrative text?A) Chronological orderB) Descriptive languageC) Personal anecdotesD) Objective reporting答案：D3. In a persuasive essay, the writer's main goal is to:A) Inform the readerB) Entertain the readerC) Persuade the readerD) Criticize the reader答案：C4. The phrase "break the ice" means:A) To stop a conversationB) To start a conversationC) To change the subjectD) To end a conversation答案：B5. Which of the following is a formal way to address a letter?A) Dear Sir/MadamB) Hi thereC) HelloD) Hey答案：A6. The correct use of the verb "to be" in the sentence "The book is on the table" is as:A) A linking verbB) A transitive verbC) An intransitive verbD) A causative verb答案：A7. The term "hyperbole" refers to:A) A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasisB) A figure of speech that uses understatement for emphasisC) A figure of speech that uses repetition for emphasisD) A figure of speech that uses irony for emphasis答案：A8. Which of the following is a synonym for "meticulous"?A) CarelessB) ImpatientC) PreciseD) Reckless答案：C9. The phrase "a shot in the dark" means:A) A random guessB) A well-planned actionC) A certain successD) A well-aimed shot答案：A10. In English grammar, the term "subjunctive mood" is used to describe:A) A hypothetical situationB) A past eventC) A future eventD) A present event答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The word "____" can be used to describe a person who is very organized and efficient.答案：meticulous2. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to find out information without being obvious.答案：fishing for information3. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very talkative and likes to tell stories.答案：garrulous4. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is not showing their true feelings or intentions. 答案：wearing a mask5. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very careful and cautious.答案：prudent6. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to make a difficult decision.答案：caught between a rock and a hard place7. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very creative and imaginative.答案：inventive8. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to make something appear better than it really is.答案：putting a good face on it9. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very secretive and does not share information easily.答案：reticent10. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to make a difficult decision.答案：on the horns of a dilemma三、阅读理解（每题5分，共30分）阅读以下短文，然后回答问题。

高自考高级英语试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分，每题4分）阅读下列短文，然后根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

A篇In the modern world, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. It is the cornerstone of personal and professional success. However, many people struggle with expressing themselves clearly and understanding others. To improve communication skills, one must first recognize the barriers to effective communication and then work on overcoming them.The first barrier is language. Language is a complex system, and misunderstandings can arise from the subtle nuances of words and phrases. The second barrier is non-verbal cues. These include facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, which can sometimes contradict the spoken words. The third barrier is emotional factors. Emotions can cloud judgment and lead to misinterpretations. Lastly, cultural differences can create significant barriers, as different cultures have different ways of communicating.1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of communication in success.B. The barriers to effective communication.C. The ways to overcome communication barriers.D. The role of non-verbal cues in communication.2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?A. Language.B. Non-verbal cues.C. Emotional factors.D. Educational background.3. What can be inferred about overcoming communication barriers?A. It requires recognizing the barriers first.B. It is impossible to achieve perfect communication.C. Non-verbal cues are the most difficult to overcome.D. Cultural differences are the only barriers to effective communication.B篇The internet has revolutionized the way we access information and communicate with each other. With just a few clicks, we can find an abundance of information on any topic. However, the internet also has its drawbacks. One of the major concerns is the spread of misinformation. Misinformation can lead to confusion, fear, and even harm when it influences people's decisions and actions.To combat misinformation, it is crucial to verify the sources of information. Reputable news organizations and academic institutions are generally reliable sources. Additionally,cross-checking information with multiple sources can help ensure its accuracy. Education is also key in fighting misinformation. People should be taught how to critically evaluate the information they encounter online.4. What is the main concern discussed in the passage?A. The convenience of accessing information online.B. The spread of misinformation through the internet.C. The abundance of information available on the internet.D. The role of reputable sources in information verification.5. How can people ensure the accuracy of information theyfind online?A. By relying solely on academic institutions.B. By cross-checking with multiple sources.C. By trusting only information from news organizations.D. By avoiding the internet altogether.6. What is the role of education in combating misinformation?A. To teach people how to use the internet.B. To teach people how to evaluate online information.C. To prevent people from using the internet.D. To provide people with more reliable sources of information.二、词汇与语法（共30分，每题3分）7. Despite the heavy rain, the construction work is continuing as ________.A. plannedB. planningC. to planD. for planning8. The company has just announced a ________ in the price of their products.A. increaseB. decreaseC. reductionD. growth9. She is ________ a degree in computer science, which will greatly benefit her career.A. to pursueB. pursuingC. to be pursuedD. pursued10. The new policy will come into ________ next month.A. effectB. efficientC. affectD. effort11. He was ________ to see his daughter after not having seen her for five years.A. excitedB. excitingC. being excitedD. been excited12. The book is ________ to give you a general understandingof the subject.A. writtenB. to writeC. writingD. being written三、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）One day, a poor farmer found an old lamp in the market. Whenhe cleaned it, a genie appeared and said, "I will grant you one wish." The farmer, being a practical man, wished for a magic cow that could 13 every day. The genie granted his wish.13. A. produce milkB. produce foodC. produce waterD. produce goldThe cow was indeed magical and 14 the farmer's life significantly.14. A. changedB. improvedC. disturbedD. complicatedWord spread about the farmer's good fortune, and a rich merchant 15 the cow for a large sum of money.15. A. offered to buyB. refused to buy。

自考本科高级英语真题1. （2000年4月）第一节: 作文（满分25分）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: The Forbidden City. You should write at least 120 words, and legitimate expressions should be used.The Forbidden CityThe Forbidden City, located at the center of Beijing, is a symbol of ancient China. It was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world.The Forbidden City is an architectural masterpiece with over 9000 rooms. It covers an area of 180 acres and is surrounded by a moat. The buildings in the Forbidden City are magnificent and exquisite, showcasing the grandeur of the imperial court. The palace complex is divided into two main parts, the Outer Court and the Inner Court. The Outer Court was used for ceremonial functions, while the Inner Court was the residence of the emperor and his family. Visiting the Forbidden City is like stepping back in time. As you walk through the beautiful courtyards and halls, you can imagine the emperors and their concubines living here. You can also admire the impressive collection of cultural relics, including precious paintings, calligraphy, and ceramics.However, the name "Forbidden City" suggests that ordinary people were not allowed to enter in the past. Only high-ranking officials and members of the royal family were permitted access. Today, the Forbidden City is open to the public and attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.In conclusion, the Forbidden City is not only a historical site, butalso a reflection of Chinese culture and tradition. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in China's rich history.2. （2003年4月）第一节: 作文（满分25分）Directions：For this part， you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Health and Growth. You should write at least 120 words, and legitimate expressions should be used. Health and GrowthHealth is not only the absence of disease, but also the state of physical, mental and social well-being. It is essential for the growth and development of individuals and societies.Firstly, good health is crucial for the growth of individuals. When people are healthy, they have more energy to pursue their goals and dreams. They can focus on their studies or work, and engage in physical activities. In contrast, when people are sick, they are often unable to perform at their best and may suffer from physical or emotional pain. Therefore, maintaining good health is essential for personal growth and success.Secondly, health is important for the growth of societies. Healthy individuals contribute to a productive and prosperous society. When people are healthy, they can work and contribute to the economy. They can also participate in community activities and support their families. On the other hand, when people are sick, they may require medical care and assistance, which can burden the healthcare system and hinder social development.In conclusion, health is crucial for both the growth of individuals and societies. We should prioritize our health and take preventive measures to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise, balanced diet, and proper healthcare are all essential for maintaining goodhealth. Only with good health can we achieve personal growth and contribute to the growth of society.。

自考高级英语试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

（每题2分，共10分）A) 听第一段对话，回答以下问题：What is the man going to do this weekend?A) Go to the beach. B) Stay at home. C) Visit his parents.B) 听第二段对话，回答以下问题：Why does the woman refuse the invitation?A) She has to work. B) She is not interested. C) She is ill.2. 根据所听短文，完成下列句子。

（每空1分，共10分）A) The speaker mentioned the importance of _______ in the workplace.B) According to the speaker, effective communication can lead to _______.二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读下列短文，选择最佳答案。

（每题3分，共15分）A) What is the main idea of the passage?A) The benefits of exercise. B) The importance of healthy eating. C) A balanced lifestyle.B) What does the author suggest to improve memory?A) Taking more breaks. B) Using mnemonic devices. C) Listening to music.2. 阅读下列短文，回答问题。

（每题2分，共15分）A) Why did the company decide to relocate its headquarters? Answers: The company relocated its headquarters to take advantage of the lower operating costs in the new location.B) What is the author's opinion about the future of the company?Answers: The author believes that the company has a promising future due to its innovative approach.三、词汇与语法（共20分）1. 用括号中所给词的适当形式填空。

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PART ONE(62 POINTS)I. The following paragraphs are taken from the textbooks, followed by a list of words or expressions marked A to X. Choose the one that best completes each of the sentences and write the corresponding letter on your answer sheet. One word or expression for each blank only. (12 points, 0.5 point each)●We parked the car, Elgie came over and 1 himself in the back seat of the car.A police car moved slowly to the corner where we were 2 and the patrolmen looked at the three of us 3 and we pretended not to 4 . The patrol car 5 down the empty street and I turned 6 toward Elgie.●She 7 to me because she was like people I had never met 8 . Like women in English novels who walked the moors with their 9 dogs racing at a 10 distance. Like the women who sat in front of roaring 11 , drinking tea 12 from silver trays.●Actually, I enjoy my work when the 13 are large and 14 and somewhat frightening and will 15 the attention of many people. I get scared, and am unable to 16 at night, but I usually 17 at my best under this stimulating kind of18 and enjoy my job the most.●And Americans ought to note that, 19 things may seem to be 20 apart, arts and the humane scholarship are 21 here. I‘m not suggesting that writers and artists have the task of finding a 22 to the American 23 , but they can at least clarify its 24 and show how it relates to the human condition in general.Ⅱ. There are 15 sentences from the textbooks, with a blank in each, followed by a list of words or expressions marked A to X. Choose the one that best completes each of the sentences and write the corresponding letter on your answer sheet. Oneword or expression for each blank only. (15 points, 1 point each)25.The senior partner studied the resume for the hundredth time and again found nothing he disliked about Mitchell Y.Mcdeere, at least not ______.26.For this and other reasons I was somewhat lonely, and I soon developed disagreeable mannerisms which made me ______ throughout my schooldays.27.On three pieces he made a cross in pencil, and then ______ each piece.28.But the press isn‘t the only party in this country that‘s guilty of this ______ insensitivity.29.Most of the idle rich suffer unspeakable boredom as the price of their freedom from ______.30.The modern ______ of beauty is not exclusively a function (in the mathematical sense) of wealth.31.The Beatles showed there was a ______ of emotions between love and hate.32.Our generation views the adult world with great ______ … there is also an increased tendency to reject completely that world.33.She just nodded her head, not getting a bit ______, but rocking back and forth.34.I have met several adolescent consumption-snobs, who thought that it would be romantic to ______ in the flower of youth.35.For that matter she would drive herself and keep the whole event within her ______.36.Undoubtedly the desire for food has been, and still is, one of the main ______ of great political events.panies that pursue this are not primarily product or service innovators, ______ cultivate deep, one-to-one relationships with customers.38.Such as it is, the ______ is regarded as no place to make a career for those who havea future.39.I agree that our food is nutritious and that the ______ of most of us is well-balanced.Ⅲ. Each of the following sentences is given two choices of words or expressions. Choose the right one to complete the sentence and mark the corresponding letter on your answer sheet. (15 points, 1 point each)40.As a businessman, he would often stay away from the city for three or four weeks ata (an) (A. extent, B. stretch).41.He can only have (A. caught up, B. picked up) such excellent English by living in the English-speaking country for some years.42.To be a writer, you need among other things a (an) (A. vivid, B. acute) imagination.43.Although there were several witnesses who had seen him at the spot, he still (A. declined, B. denied) it.44.It is most (A. regretful, B. regrettable) that Mr. Smith has decided to resign.45.During this season, the weather often (A. alters, B. alternates) between heavy rains and bursts of sunshine.46.A newspaper (A. supplement, B. complement) will sometimes be distributed free with the newspaper.47.My father was (A. sensitive, B. allergic) to this kind of medicine, so we decided to try another kind.48.The painter was (A. inspired, B. initiated) to paint by the grandeur of the sunrise.49.The theater in this small town has a seating (A. capability, B. capacity) of 1000.50.We could all see clearly that this newcomer had (A. fake, B. false) teeth.51.Before going to the party, she had to iron out the (A. creases, B. creaks) in her dress.52.The patient (A. replied, B. responded) quickly to the medicine and was well in a few days.53.Although my father has (A. detective, B. defective) hearing, he still refuses to wear ahearing aid.54.During their teaching practice, the students had to visit some local schools for the (A. observation, B. operation) of lessons in progress.Read the following passage carefully and complete the succeeding four items:Ⅳ,Ⅴ,Ⅵand Ⅶ.Success1) A young man of humble origins came to New York from the Midwest to seek his fortune. He dreamed, in the American way, of becoming a millionaire. He tried his luck on Wall Street. He was diligent and shrewd and, when he had to be, devious. He put together the deal and he did some things with an electronics acquisition that wouldn‘t bear explaining. He succeeded even beyond his dream: he made twelve million dollars.2) At first the young man assumed that e verything was working out splendidly. ―Isn‘t it grand?‖ he said to his wife, once it was apparent that he had made twelve million dollars. His wife told him that it wasn‘t grand, and he was a nobody.3) ―But that‘s impossible,‖ the young man said. ―I‘m a r ich person. We live in an era that celebrates rich people. Rich people are shown in the newspapers in the company of movie stars and famous novelists and distinguished dress designers. The names of the richest corporate raiders are known to every schoolboy. There are rich real estate sharks whose faces appear on the covers of glossy magazines.‖ But his wife said that his face would not, because he was a nobody. When he stressed the fact that he had twelve million dollars, his wife retorted that a lot of people did, but they were still nobodies. 4) ―I could buy our way onto the committees of important charity balls,‖ the young man said, ―then we‘d be mentioned in the columns.‖ ―Don‘t kid yourself,‖ his wife said. ―The important committees are already filled u p with people who are really rich. People like us would end up working on something like a dinner-dance to benefit the American Psoriasis (牛皮癣) Foundation.‖ The young man mentioned that he owned a co-op apartment on Fifth Avenue that was worth two million dollars. His wife argued that, to a certain extent, two million-dollar co-ops were a dime a dozen. Then the young man boasted of owning a stretch limousine and said it was twenty-one and a half feet long.His wife brushed the idea aside, saying that nobody famous had ever ridden in something like that ,and neither Henry Kissinger nor Calvin Klein had ever heard of him, so he was still a nobody.5) The young man was silent for a while. ―Are you disappointed in me?‖ he finally said to his wife. ―Of course I‘m disappointed in you,‖ she said. ―When you asked me to marry you , you said you would surely amount to something. How was I to know that yo u‘d turn out to be a nobody?‖6) For a moment the young man looked defeated. Then he squared his shoulders and cleared his throat. ―I‘ll make them pay attention, ‖ he said. ―I‘ll buy a professional football team and argue a lot with the coach in public. Celebrities will join me to watch big games from the owner‘s box.‖ The wife ridiculed him, saying that nobody could buy a professional football team for twelve million dollars, because professional football teams cost big bucks.7) ―Then I‘ll buy a magazine and appoint myself chief columnist,‖ the young man said. ―A tiny but exceedingly flattering picture of me will run next to my column every week. The owners of professional football teams will invite me to watch big games from the owner‘s box.‖ The wife bel ieved that he might be able to buy one of those weekly-shoppers throwaways for twelve million dollars, but not a real magazine. One couldn‘t buy a real magazine for chicken feed.8) The young man was very much hurt and asked his wife whether twelve million dollars were chicken feed. But his wife insisted, ―it‘s not big bucks.‖9) ―But that‘s not fair,‖ the young man said. ―I‘m a young man of humble origins who made twelve million dollars. I succeeded even beyond my dream. ‖ ―Some of those things you did wi th the electronics acquisition probably weren‘t fair either,‖ his wife said. ―Fair isn‘t being measured these days. What they measure is money.‖ Then the young man said, if that was the case, he would get more money by going back to Wall Street and making fifty million dollars.10) But before the young man could make fifty million dollars a man from the Securities and Exchange Commission came and arrested him for having committed insider-trading violations in the electronics acquisition.11) The young man was taken away from his office in handcuffs. A picture on the front page of the afternoon paper showed him leaving his arraignment trying to hide his face behind an $850 Italian overcoat. A long article in the morning paper used him as an example of a new breed of Wall Street traders who were the victims of their own greed, probably because of their humble origins. His friends and associates avoided him. 12) Only his wife stuck by him. She tried to see the bright side. ―For someone with only twelve million d ollars,‖ she said to the young man, ―you‘re getting to be pretty well known.‖Ⅳ. There are 10 statements, followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter on your answer sheet.(10 points, 1 point each)55.He tried his luck on Wall Street.A. He became lucky in the financial world.B. He tried to get a job in Wall Street.C. He got a job in the financial world and tried to make a lot of money there.D. He went to Wall Street to see if he could get a job and to make a lot of money there.56….with an electronics acquisition that wo uldn‘t bear explaining.The underlined part means:A. that couldn‘t be explained as it was against the lawB. that was against the law to explain to the publicC. that he wouldn‘t explain to othersD. that he found difficult to explain57.I could buy our w ay onto the committees of important charity balls…A. I could buy tickets to get to the places where committees workB. I could use money to become committee membersC. I could buy tickets to get into important charity ballsD. Committees of important charity balls could be bought58….two million-dollar co-ops were a dime a dozen.A. two million-dollar co-ops were cheapB. you could buy a dozen two million-dollar co-opsC. it was easy to get two million-dollar co-opsD. there were a lot of two million-dollar co-ops59….and appoint myself chief columnist…A. make myself chief of the magazineB. give myself the job of writing chief columnsC. assign myself to the position of the magazine‘s main columnistD. order myself to do the job of writing a main column each week60.A tiny but exceedingly flattering picture of me…The underlined part means:A. a photo in which I look better than in real lifeB. a very good photo that I like very muchC. a very clear photoD. a photo in which I look nice61….one of those we ekly-shoppers throwawaysA. one of those weekly magazines of little value that shoppers buy, read and then throw awayB. one of those magazines shoppers buy once a week, but they don‘t like it, so they throw it awayC. one of those magazines shoppers who shop once a week would buy, after reading it, would throw it awayD. one of those magazines that appear once a week for special shoppers to buy, read and throw away62.One couldn‘t buy a real magazine for chicken feed.A. One could buy enough feed for chickens with that money, but not a good magazine.B. If one bought chicken feed with that money, then one could not buy a real magazine with what was left.C. If one wanted to raise chickens, one couldn‘t buy a real magazine.D. One couldn‘t buy a good magazin e for so little money.63.Fair isn‘t being measured these days. What they measure is money.A. Now people don‘t want to be fair to others, they only want to be rich themselves.B. Now people don‘t judge others by how fair they are, but by how much money they have.C. Now people don‘t treat others fairly, they only want money from others.D. Now people are not fair, but they are rich.64….who were the victims of their own greed…A. the more things they wanted, the more they sufferedB. they suffered because they were never satisfiedC. they came to a bad end as the result of their greedD. they only had themselves to blame as they were greedyⅤ. There is one underlined part in each of the following sentences, followed by four choices A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is the closest in meaning to the underlined part. (10 points, 2 points each)65.He was diligent and shrewd and, when he had to be, devious.A. secretB. determinedC. deceitfulD. devoted66.There are rich real estate sharks whose faces appear on the covers of glossy magazines.A. big shots in dealing with housing propertiesB. people who are really richC. people who own a lot of housing propertiesD. managers of real big enterprises67.People like us would end up working on something like a dinner-dance…A. finally find ourselvesB. finally stopC. be doing everything butD. realize our dreams by68…. for havin g committed insider-trading violations in the electronics acquisition.A. illegally making money by doing businessB. illegally doing business with insiders to make moneyC. illegally making money by exchanging informationD. illegally using information fr om one‘s job to make money69.Only his wife stuck by him.A. was still in love with himB. stayed with and supported himC. didn‘t leave him though it was against her wishD. sometimes went to visit himPART TWO (38 POINTS)Ⅵ. Translate the following sentences into Chinese and write your translation on your answer sheet. (10 points, 2 points each)70.A young man of humble origins came to New York from the Midwest to seek his fortune.71.We live in an era that celebrates rich people.72.Rich people are shown in the newspapers in the company of movie stars and famous novelists and distinguished dress designers.73.When you asked me to marry you, you said you would surely amount to something. How was I to know that you‘d turn out to be a nobody?74.For a moment the young man looked defeated. Then he squared his shoulders and cleared his throat.Ⅶ. Answer the following essay question in English within 80 – 100 words. Write your answer on you answer sheet. (10 points)What brought about the downfall of the young man? Prove yours points.Ⅷ. Translate the following into English and write your translation on your answersheet. (18 points, 2points each from 75 to 79, 8 points for 80)75.毫无疑问，幽默是帮助我们摆脱矛盾的良药，因为要是没有它，我们就会死于烦恼。

(exasperate, exhilarate ) 22…a better chance for remedying some of the world’s outrages… 23 I protested against this just as vehemently as… 24…as soon as you capture one mountain range, another one looms just
４．这种方法的问题在于无法大规模地实践。
The trouble with the solution is that it no longer is practical on a large scale. ５．我要说的只是无论成败与否，干革命的理想主义者们注定要失望。
My point is merely that the idealists who make the revolution are bound to be disappointed in either case. ６．它惟一的长处是有时这个办法会起作用。
Then came The Band mixing the more traditional ideas of country and western music into the more radical “city” ideas of the hard rock. 4. 有些社会学家认为你对这些问题的回答可以充分说明你在想些什么以及 社会在想些什么。 Some sociologists say that your answers to them could explain a lot
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9. The terrorists entered the building ______ as medical workers.
A. disguising
B. distorting
C. disordering
D. distinguishing
10. It seemed impossible that these ______ boats could survive in such a storm.
accountability.
14. She ______ the mark on the wall for ages, but it wouldn’t come off.
A. scrubbed
B. brushed
C. swept
D. removed
15. Some fresh fruits are highly ______ and should be kept in cool places.
A. locate
B. allot
C. donate
D. divide
13. He asked me to look at both sides of a case before making a(n) ______ decision.
A. brutal
B. rational
C. absurd
D. courteous
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B. fragile
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11. His arrival ______ new life and energy into the team.

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第一部分选择题I. Each of the following sentences is given four choices of words or expressions. Choose the right one to complete the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.(15 points, 1 point for each)1. With his last ______ , he murmured the name of the person who murdered him.A. gaspB. chokeC. exhaleD. respiration2. The teenager’s ______ of the pop star worried her parents.A. applauseB. complimentC. adulationD. recommendation3. The adventurous mission ______ his spirits.A. exaltedB. inspiredC. gladdenedD. exhilarated4. The girl made one last ______ to her father for permission to go to the party.A. appealB. prayC. suggestionD. attraction5. Working with one’s head causes a sensation of hunger quite as much as ______ work.A. futileB. muscularC. diligentD. aggressive6. He asked how committed the leadership was to ______ its people from poverty.A. deliveringB. liberatingC. dismissingD. compelling7. The judge told him to ______ from threatening his wife.A. desistB. persistC. denounceD. persevere8. The conservation group was ______ in its opposition to the new airport.A. roughB. troublesomeC. tenaciousD. uninterrupted9. The terrorists entered the building ______ as medical workers.A. disguisingB. distortingC. disorderingD. distinguishing10. It seemed impossible that these ______ boats could survive in such a storm.A. frailB. fragileC. wailfulD. delicate11. His arrival ______ new life and energy into the team.A. drenchedB. animatedC. infusedD. saturated12. The government is ready to ______ houses to the homeless in that area.A. locateB. allotC. donateD. divide13. He asked me to look at both sides of a case before making a(n) ______ decision.A. brutalB. rationalC. absurdD. courteous14. She ______ the mark on t he wall for ages, but it wouldn’t come off.A. scrubbedB. brushedC. sweptD. removed15. Some fresh fruits are highly ______ and should be kept in cool places.A. perishableB. eligibleC. permissibleD. affordableRead the following passage carefully and complete the succeeding three items II, IV, V.(1) A rift is growing between government and higher education, with debates over funding, missions and accountability.(2) In that context, it is all the more worth watching Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, who assumes the presidency of Purdue University on January 14. Other governors have become college presidents. Some, like Tom K ean, have been very successful. However, Daniels—who brings to the job an unusual blend of leadership experiences in government at the state and national level, public policy,business, and now academe—is coming to office at a time of unusual tension.(3) Governors increasingly characterize the rising costs of higher education and its limitedaccess as unsustainable. Many find it imperative that universities increase their productivity, affordability, access, graduation rates, and accountability. In contrast, university presidents say that quality, not cost, is the real issue in an era in which excellence in higher educationis more urgent than ever before in history. The question, academic leaders say, should not bethe price of college, but who pays, criticizing government for disinvesting in higher education. Bottom line: Between the governors and the presidents, there is increasingly little if any common ground other than recognizing the importance of higher education. They have entirely differentviews of the problem, no agreement on responsibility, and nothing in the way of a shared solution. (4) In his first public action as president of Purdue, Daniels has bridged the chasm with a salary package that incorporates the goals of both the governors and the presidents. He did this intwo ways. The first was conciliatory, eliminating the red flag that sets off both governmentand the academy: He rejected presidential salary inflation. His salary package is smaller than his predecessor’s, placing him tenth among the 12 Big Ten university presidents in terms of salary. There is no deferred compensation.(5) Second, and more importantly in terms of national models, is that Governor Daniels askedfor a salary based upon achieving his goals for the university. The package is divided into twobuckets—base salary and bonus. The bonus is tied to graduation rates, affordability, studentachievement, philanthropic support, faculty excellence, and strategic program initiatives. Inestablishing this bonus system, Daniels married traditional notions of academic quality—as measured by excellence in faculty, programs and resources—with an equal emphasis on effective outcomes and price controls: graduation rates, affordability, and student achievement.(6) In so doing, Daniels has demonstrated his belief that there is common ground to be foundbetween the university and government. The choice is not quality or effectiveness, not excellenceor affordability; the future of higher education is not a zero-sum game in which one side winsand the other loses. Rather, he believes it is possible to balance the seemingly conflictinggoals of government and higher education.(7) Daniels is not the first president to have his salary tied to achieving institutional goals, but he is probably the most visible. Moreover, although Daniels is renouncing involvement inpartisan politics as he enters the Purdue presidency, he is a former Republican governor andparty leader known as a frugal fiscal conservative. Historically, the divisions have been greater between Republicans and the academy than has been the case with Democrats. In a very real sense, what Daniels has chosen to do is somewhat akin to Nixon going to China. He has undertaken anexperiment to be closely watched. If successful, he will have established a potential model forthe country.(8) Typically, presidents reserve such powerful statements for their inaugural addresses. Though such addresses are sincere in intent—I can vouch for that, as someone who has given two andlistened to many more—they are generally aspirational; they articulate hopes and dreams forwhat an institution can become. Daniels has already done something very different. He is putting himself on the line in a very public fashion. Year after year his salary will be determined byhis success. And perhaps even more importantly, his success or failure will be public when hisboard announces the size and rationale for his bonus.(9) It’s a bold step—and Governor Daniels should be applauded for taking it.II. In this section, there are ten incomplete statements or questions, followed by four choicesmarked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each)16. The word “rift” in Paragraph 1 means ______A. gapB. dilemmaC. painD. headache17. As to higher education, the government is more and more concerned about ______.A. costs and productivityB. accountabilityC. costs and accessD. graduation rates18. Which of the following statemen ts is true about Daniels’ salary package?A. He applies for salary inflation.B. The salary should be more than bonus.C. The salary should be based on his achievement.D. His salary package is the smallest among university presidents.19. The word “married” in Paragraph 5 means ______A. meltedB. combinedC. arrangedD. acknowledged20. According to the author, the future of higher education is not a zero-sum game b ecause______.A. neither government nor higher education can winB. higher education can achieve both quality and effectivenessC. excellence can only be attained at the cost of affordabilityD. government and higher education can never reach agreement21. Nixon’s visit to China is mentioned______.A. to highlight Daniels’ pioneering workB. to extol Nixon’s contribution to the countryC. to point out the division between Republicans and DemocratsD. to show the importance of the relationship between the two nations22. The word “articulate” in Paragraph 8 means ______.A. designB. cultivateC. fosterD. express23. It can be inferred from Paragraph 8 that the author is probably ______.A. a farmerB. a freelancerC. a company employeeD. a president of an organization24. The author’s attitude towards Daniels’ reformation is ______.A. expectantB. indifferentC. negativeD. critical25. Which of the following is most appropriate as a title for this passage?A. A Hard TimeB. A Loyal PresidentC. A Powerful StatementD. A Promising Industry非选择题部分注意事项：用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能答在试题卷上。

自考高级英语真题及答案1、_______ your help, I passed the English exam. [单选题] *A. ThanksB. Thanks to(正确答案)C. Thank youD. Thank to2、There was a time（）I wondered why I would like to do this boring job. [单选题] *A. whichB. whyC. whereD. when(正确答案)3、Tom sits _______ Mary and Jane. [单选题] *A. amongB. between(正确答案)C. onD. next4、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. what5、How lovely a day,（）? [单选题] *A. doesn't itB. isn't it(正确答案)C.shouldn't itD.hasn't it6、He was proud of what he had done. [单选题] *A. 对…感到自豪(正确答案)B. 对…感到满足C. 对…表示不满D. 对…表示后悔7、( ) My mother told me _____ in bed. [单选题] *A. not readB. not readingC. don’t readD. not to read(正确答案)8、I have worked all day. I'm so tired that I need _____ . [单选题] *A. a night restB. rest of nightC. a night's rest(正确答案)D. a rest of night9、—What can I do to help at the old people’s home?—You ______ read stories to the old people. （）[单选题] *A. could(正确答案)B. mustC. shouldD. would10、We need some green paint badly, but there' s _____ at hand. [单选题] *A. notB. nothingC. little(正确答案)D. none11、1．I saw ________ action film with my friend yesterday, and ________ film was amazing. [单选题] *A．a...aB．a...theC．an...the(正确答案)D．an...a12、Lucy _______ at 7:00 every day. [单选题] *A. go to schoolB. goes to school(正确答案)C. to go to schoolD. went?to?school13、91．—Do you live in front of the big supermarket?—No. I live ________ the supermarket ________ the post office. [单选题] *A．across; fromB．next; toC．between; and(正确答案)D．near; to14、In many cities, a low-carbon lifestyle has become（）. [单选题] *A. more popular and more popularB. more and more popular(正确答案)C. the most popularD. most and most popular15、40．—________ apples do we need to make fruit salad?—Let me think…We need three apples. [单选题] *A．How longB．How oftenC．How muchD．How many(正确答案)16、Be careful when you _______ the street. [单选题] *A. are crossingB. is crossingC. cross(正确答案)D. is cross17、43．How much did you ________ the man for the TV? [单选题] *A．pay(正确答案)B．takeC．spendD．buy18、Everyone here is _______ to me. [单选题] *A. happyB. wellC. kind(正确答案)D. glad19、--What’s the _______ like today?--Cloudy. [单选题] *A. skyB. airC. landD. weather(正确答案)20、5 He wants to answer the ________ because it is an interesting one. [单选题] * A．problemB．question(正确答案)C．doorD．plan21、—_____ are the Olympic Games held? —Every four years [单选题] *A. How longB. How often(正确答案)C. How soonD. How far22、The Internet is an important means of（）[单选题] *A. conversationB. communication(正确答案)C. speechD. language23、Last week they _______ in climbing the Yuelu Mountain. [单选题] *A. succeeded(正确答案)B. succeedC. successD. successful24、79．–Great party, Yes? ---Oh, Jimmy. It’s you!（C）, we last met more than 30 years ago. [单选题] *A. What’s moreB. That’s to sayC. Believe it or not (正确答案)D. In other words25、95--Where and when _______ you _______ it? [单选题] *A. did; buy(正确答案)B. do; buyC. have; boughtD. will; buy26、Tony wants _______ a job as a language teacher in China. [单选题] *A. findB. findingC. to find(正确答案)D. to be found27、I’m not sure whether we’ll go on ______ foot or by _____ bike? [单选题] *A. the; theB. /; theC. /; /(正确答案)D. the; /28、—Where did you get the book?—From my friend. I ______ it three days ago. （）[单选题] *A. lentB. borrowed(正确答案)C. keptD. returned29、The children were all looking forward to giving the old people a happy day. [单选题]*A. 寻找B. 期盼(正确答案)C. 看望D. 继续30、He runs so fast that no one can _______ him. [单选题] *A. keep upB. keep awayC. keep up with(正确答案)D. keep on。

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I. Each of the following sentences is given four choices of words or expressions. Choose the rightone to complete the sentence and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet (15 points,1 point for each )1.Many men feel their body shape doesn't live up to theof the ideal man.A.patternB. sampleC. stereotypeD. archetype2.It is thought that the _________ i s the work of a monk and dates from the twelfthcentury.A.noticeB. remarkC. prescriptionD. manuscript3.Despite _______ the White House, the Senate voted today to cut off the aid.A.obligations ofB. objections byC. dedications ofD. demonstrations by4.The Irish government announced it was to _________ homosexuality.A.legalizeB.recognizeC. realizeD. idealize5.Would you _______ s ome of your salary for more holiday time?A.raiseB. loseC. sacrificeD. donate6.Given the ________ of modem machines, there is little that cannot besuccessfully washed at home.A.sophisticationB.automationC. supportD. efficiency7.For the experiment to be valid, it is _______ to record the data accurately.A.convenientB. feasibleC. essentialD. tricky8.Any manufacturer who does not conform to the standards could be ______________under the Consumers Protection Act, 1987.A. prosecutedB. criticizedC. executedD. blamed9.Women still have to overcome many ________ t o gain equality.A. bumpsB. obstaclesC. conflictsD. blockades10.In a ______ country like this, no one should go hungry.A. distantB. populousC. tyrannicalD. prosperous11.The new president was a very strong, __________ c haracter and one of the mostinspiring people I've ever seen.A. obscureB. impressiveC. oddD. ruthlesspany losses were 50 percent worse than in the _________ p eriod last year.A. equivalentB.correspondingC. relativeD. parallel13.The doctors have _______ the cause of the illness to an unknown virus.A. ledB. directedC. givenD. attributed14.Her approach is highly ________ a nd may not be suitable for everyone.A. privateB. selfishC. individualisticD.independent15.Nancy was so abstracted that she ________ noticed that the train had stopped.A. immediatelyB. eventuallyC. incidentallyD. scarcelyRead the following passage carefully and complete the succeeding three items II, III, IV(1)In 2004, when Danny Meyer opened a burger stand named Shake Shack in Madison SquarePark, it didn't look like the foundation of a global empire. There was just one location, andMeyer was known for high-end venues like Gramercy Tavern. But the lines became legendary, and in 2008 other outlets started appearing—first in New York, then in the rest of the country, then as far afield as Moscow and Dubai. Today, Shake Shack brings in at least a hundred million dollars a year and is planning an I.P.O, that could value the company at a billion dollars. That seems like a lot of burgers, but Meyer's venture was perfectly timed to capitalize on a revolution in the fast-fbod business, the rise of restaurants known in the trade as U fast-casuar,—places like Panera, Five Guys, and Chipotle.(2)Unlike traditional fhst・fbod restaurants, fast・casuals emphasize fYesh. natural, and oRenlocally sourced ingredients. (Chipotle, for instance, tries to use only antibiotic-free meat.) Perhaps as a result, their food tends to taste better. It*s also more expensive. The average McDonald's customer spends around five dollars a visit; the average Chipotle check is more than twice that. Fast-casual restaurants first appeared in serious numbers in the nineteen-nineties, and though the industry is just a fraction of the size of the traditional fast-fbod business, it has grown remarkably quickly. Today, according to the food-service consulting firm Technomic, it accounts for thirty-fbur billion dollars in sales. Since Chipotle went public, in 2006, its stock price has risen more than fifteen hundred per cent.(3)The rise of Chipotle and its peers isn't iust a business story. It's a story about incomedistribution changes in taste, and advances in technology. For most of the fast-fbod industry's history, taste was a secondary consideration. Food was prepared according to factory model, explicitly designed to maximize volume and reduce costs. Chains relied on frozen food and assembly-line production methods, and their ingredients came from industrial suppliers. They were able to serve enormous amounts of food quickly and cheaply, even if it wasn't that healthy or tasty, and they enjoyed enormous success in the last quarter of the twentieth century. The number of outlets septupled between 1970 and 2000.(4)But, even as the big chains thrived, other trends were emerging. Most of the gains from theeconomic boom of the eighties and nineties went to people at the top of the income distribution. That created a critical mass of affluent consumers. These people led increasingly busy work lives, They typically lived alone or in dual・income households, so they cooked less and ate out a lot. Michael Silverstein, a senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group and the co-author of the book "Trading Up,^, has made a study of this kind of consumer. "These aren't people with unlimited resources, but they have plenty of disposable income. One of the things theyie willing to spend money on is food away from home.” In the same period, affluent consumers developed a serious interest in food and became more discriminating in their tastes一a development often called “the American food revolution.,, Wine consumption jumped fifty per cent between 1991 and 2005. After the U.S.D.A. started certifying food as organic, in 1990, sales of organic food rose steadily, and stores like Whole Foods expanded across the country.(5)Traditional fast-food chains pretty much ignored these changes. They were still doinggreat business, and their industrial model made it hard to appeal to anyone who was concerned about natural ingredients and freshness. That created an opening for fast-casual restaurants. You had tens of millions of affluent consumers. They ate out a lot.They were comfortable with fast food, having grown up during its heyday, but they wanted something other than the typical factory-made burger. So, even as the fast-food giants focused on keeping prices down, places like Panera and Chipotle began charging higher prices. Their customers never flinched.(6)It micht seem lhat lhe success of fast・casual was simply a matter of rroducing the rightproduct at the 血ht time. But restaurants like Chipotle and Five Guys didn't just respond to customer demand; they also shaped it. As Danen Tristano, an analyst at Technomic, put it, "Consumers didn't really know what they wanted until they could get it." The archetype of this model is Starbucks. In 1990, the idea of spending two dollars for a cup of coffee seemed absurd to most Americans. But Starbucks changed people's idea of what coffee tasted like and how much enjoyment could be got from it.The number of gourmet-coffee drinkers nearly quintupled between 1993 and 1999, and many of them have now abandoned Starbucks for even fancier options.(7)As Starbucks did for coflee, Chipotle and Shake Shack have changed people'sexpectations of what fast food can be. The challenge for the old chains is that new expectations spread. Millennials, for instance, have become devoted fast food customers. So McDonald's is now experimenting with greater customization, and has said that it would like to rely entirely on “sustainable beef.,, The question is whether you can iniecl an emphasis on taste and firshness into a business built around cheapness and convenience. After decades in which fast-food chains perfected the "fest,” can they now improve the "fbod”?II.In this section, there are ten incomplete statements or questions, followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and write the correspondingletter on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each)16.According to Paragraph 1, which of the following can best describe Shake Shack?A.It was better liked abroad.B.It got unexpected success.C.It started in a suitable place.D.It was opened at a right time.pared with traditional fast-fbod restaurants, fast-casuals _________ .A.insist on using imported ingredientsB.concentrate on making more moneyC.attract customers with new productsD.provide food of better taste at higher prices18.It can be learned from Paragraph 3 that the success of fast-fbod restaurantsdepends on ______ .A.loyal customers and efficient serviceB.higher technology and faster speedC.more production and lower costD.good quality and authentic taste19.In Paragraph 4, the phrase ''disposable income” means _________ .A.money set aside for your personal useB.money left after you have paid your billsC.money left after you have paid your income taxD.money got from the extra work you do in your spare time20.Which of the following is true about affluent customers?A.They can afford to dine out and are willing to do so.B.They like to be part of “the American food revolution.,,C.They believe that it is fashionable to eat away from home.D.They choose to eat out because they hate to cook at home.21.In Paragraph 5, the word “flinched” means _________ .A. looked outB. passed outC. drew backD. gave in22.What does the author intend to show by citing the example of Starbucks?A.It takes time for consumers to accept new products.B.Consumers' expectations can be shaped by businesses.C.Providing tips for coflee-making can promote business.D.Most consumers are ignorant about how to spend money.23.In Paragraph 6, the word “absurd” means_______ .A. acceptableB. mysteriousC. reasonableD. ridiculous24.What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?A.To stand up for fast-casual restaurants.B.To elaborate on the secret of fast-casuals' success.C.To encourage people to choose fast-casual restaurants.D.To compare traditional fast-food restaurants with fast-casuals.25.In which of the following might this passage most likely appear?A. 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2018年10月高等教育自学考试《高级英语》试题课程代码：00600I. Each of the following sentences is given four choices of words or expressions. Choose the right one to complete the sentence and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.(15 points, 1 point for each)1. The campaign plan is supposed to be to the letter.A. devisedB. executedC. operatedD. performed2. His intelligence and integrity won unanimous of his colleagues.A. admirationB. interestC. enthusiasmD. amazement3. His parents were concerned about his heavy smoking and him for takingrisks with his health.A. abusedB. admonishedC. abhorredD. abandoned4. The new administration considers it necessary to its position and policy on the diplomatic disputes.A. reiterateB. recommendC. releaseD. relieve5. Players are likely to be by the game's slow pace and fishy subjectmatters.A. put outB. put downC. put upD. put off6. The leader of the secret organization requires all members to take a(n) of allegiance.A. noteB. jobC. oathD. order7, While waiting for her interview, Sarah sat on the bench nervously with the clasp of her handbag.A. flippingB. twiddlingC. prickingD. whipping8. The new policy on sex discrimination is expected to discrimination in employment.A. illuminateB. predominateC. contaminateD. eliminate9. I had no clue what he was trying to suggest because he just couldn't the subject.A. keep toB. keep up withC. keep offD. keep out of10. The delegates of the two countries started the disarmament talks after an exchange ofA. courtesyB. honorC. pleasantryD. respect11. The hawk and soared away carrying a rabbit in its giant claws.A. swoopedB. glidedC. twistedD. fell12. Hit by the recession, he lost his job and now has little income.A. risingB. nationalC. retirementD. disposable13. This textbook aims to a wide range of important topics from natural science to social science.A. coverB. hideC. concealD. disguise14. What is great about the Harry Potter series is that the reader is likely to be to examine their interpersonal relationships.A. simulatedB. assimilatedC. stimulatedD. accumulated15. Lisa's fairytale world came to a(n) end when her best friend was unexpectedly transferred to another school.A. comicB. impressiveC. abruptD. ridiculousRead the following passage carefully and complete the succeeding three items II, III, IV.(1) Big houses in Ireland are, I am told, very isolated. I say "I am told" because the isolation, or loneliness of my own house is only borne in on me, from time to time, by the exclamations of travelers when they arrive. "Well," they exclaim with a hint of denunciation, "you are a long way from everywhere!" I suppose I see this the other way round: everywhere seems to have placed itself a long way from me if "everywhere" means shopping towns, railway stations or Ireland's principal through roads. But one's own point of departure always seems to one normal. I have grown up accustomed to seeing out of my windows nothing but grass, sky, tree, to being enclosed in a ring of almost complete silence and to making joumeys for anything that I want. Actually, a main road passes my gates (though it is a main road not much travelled); my post village, which is fairy animated, is just a mile up the hill, and daily bus, now, connects this village with Cork. The motor car demolishes distances, and the telephone and wireless keep the house knit up, perhaps too much with the world. The loneliness of my house, as of many others, is more an effect than a reality. But it is the effect that is interesting.(2) When I visit other big houses I am struck by some quality that they all have not so much isolation as mystery. Each house seems to live under its own spell, and that is the spell that falls on the visitor from the moment he passes in at the gates. The ring of woods inside the territory wall conceals, at first, the whole territory from the eye: this looks, from the road, like the woods in sleep, with a great glade inside. Inside the gates the avenue often describes loops, to make itself of still more extravagant length; it is sometimes arched by beeches, sometimes silent with moss. On eachside lie those tree-studded grass spaces we Anglo-Irish call lawns and English people puzzle us by speaking of as "the park." On these browse cattle, or there may be horses out on grass. A second gate--(generally white-painted, so that one may not drive into it in the dark) keeps these away from the house in its inner circle of trees. Having shut this clanking white gate behind one, one takes the last reach of avenue and meets the faded, dark-windowed and somehow hypnotic stare of the big house. Often a line of mountains rises above it, or a river is seen through a break in woods. But the house, in its silence, seems to be contemplating the swell or fall of its own lawns.(3) The paradox of these big houses is that often they are not big at all.Those massive detached villas outside cities probably have a greater number of rooms. We have of course in Ireland the great houses houses Renaissance Italy hardly rivals, houses with superb facades, colonnades, pavilions and, inside, chains of plastered, painted saloons, but the houses, that I know best and write of, would be only called "big" in Ireland in England they would be "country houses," no more. They are of adequate size for a family,its dependants, a modest number of guests. They gave few annexes, they do not ramble; they are nearly always compactly square. Much of the space inside (and there is not so much space) has been sacrificed to airy halls and lobbies and to the elegant structure of staircases. Their facades (very often in the Italian manner) are not lengthy, though they may be high. Is it height —in this country of otherwise low building that got these Anglo-Irish houses their "big" name? Or have they been called "big" with a slight inflection—that of hostility, irony? One may call a man "big" with just that inflection because he seems to think the hell of himself.(4) These houses, however, are certainly not little. Let us say that their size,like their loneliness, is an effect rather than a reality. Perhaps the wide, private spaces they occupy throw a distending reflection on to their walls. And,they were planned for spacious living for hospitality above all. Unlike the low warm, ruddy French and English manors, they have made no natural growth from the soil the idea that begot them was a purely social one.The functional parts of them kitchens and offices, farm-buildings, outbuildings were sunk underground, concealed by walls or by trees;only stables (for horses ranked very highly) emerged to view, as suavely planned as the house.II. In this section, there are ten incomplete statements or questions, followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each)16. In Paragraph 1, the word "denunciation" meansA. public accusationB. heated debateC. hearty approvalD. stealthy discussion17. The author' s feeling toward motor cars, telephone, and wireless is one ofA. distasteB. angerC. fearD. relief18. According to Paragraph 2, the reason that the big house renders the visitor the impression of isolation is thatA. it is located in a woodB. it is far from the main roadC. it is reminiscent of enchantmentD. it has a lawn for cattle and horses19. In Paragraph 2, the expression "tree-studded" meansA. tree-surroundedB. tree-shelteredC. tree-dottedD. tree-shaded20. In Paragraph 2, the figure of speech used in the sentence "Having shut this clanking white gate.., the big house." isA. metaphorB. personificationC. parallelismD. euphemism21. In Paragraph 3, the word "ramble" meansA. move back and forthB. shake now and thenC. extend in all directionsD. appear out of nowhere22. In Paragraph 3, the author uses the analogy of a "big" man to show thatA. the house is big in the sense that it looks self-importantB. the house is big in size in comparison with a manC. the house is intimidating as hellD. the house is spacious to live in23. According to Paragraph 4, the effect that these houses are big in size is the result ofA. the need for wide spacesB. careful designC. the plan for spacious livingD. visual illusion24. The fact that stables are suavely planned as the house implies thatA. horses are considered importantB. horses are vulnerable to harsh weathersC. horses are more useful than other farm animalsD. horses are considered symbolic of a man's rank25. Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?A. Irish ArchitectureB. The Big HouseC. Modem HousesD. The History of ArchitectureIII. Translate the following sentences into Chinese and write the translation on your Answer Sheet. (10 points, 2 points for each)26. I have grown up accustomed to seeing out of my windows nothing but grass, sky, tree, to being enclosed in a ring of almost complete silence and to making journeys for anything that I want.27. When I visit other big houses I am struck by some quality that they all have not so much isolation as mystery.28. But the house, in its silence, seems to be contemplating the swell or fall of its own lawns.29. The paradox of these big houses is that often they are not big at all. Those massive detached villas outside cities probably have a greater number of rooms.30. Much of the space inside (and there is not so much space) has been sacrificed to airy halls and lobbies and to the elegant structure of staircases.IV. Answer the following essay question in English within 80-100 words. Write your answer on your Answer Sheet. (10 points)31. What is your ideal house?V. The following paragraphs are taken from the textbooks, followed by a list of words or expressions marked A to Yo Choose the one that best completes each of the sentences and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. One word or expression for each blank only. (25 points, 1 point for each)The run must have tuned Bonnie up. When they got back 32 , as soon as he lowered her into the crib, she began to 33 and wave her arms. He didn't want to play with her. He tossed some 34 and a rattle into the crib and walked into the 35 , where he turned on the 36 water and began to comb his hair.But some years ago, I married a girl whose mother is an 37 cook of the kind called "old-fashioned". This gifted woman's daughter (my wife) was 38 her mother's venerable skills. She still buys 39 products from the neighbors and, in so far as possible, she uses the same materials her mother and grandmother did to prepare meals that are 40 . They are just as good as I 41 them from my courtship.Not surprisingly, Watts, too, was in the 42 of painful discussion about the riots. It was beginning to look as 43 the deepest impact of the riots was 44 the people of Watts themselves. Old attitudes about the community were in 45 There were no explanations that seemed complete. No one knew for sure 46 it all began.Most of the work that most people have to do is not in itself 47 , but even such work has 48 great advantages. To begin with, it 49 a good many hours of the day without the need of deciding what one shall do. Most people, 50 they are left free to fill their own time according to their own choice, are at a 51 to think of anything sufficiently pleasant to be worth doing.It was mid-June, 1972, the Chicago Amphitheater was 52 , sweltering, rocking. Onstage, Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones was 53 "Midnight Rambler." Critic Don Heckman was there when the song 54 . "Jagger," he said, "grabs a half-gallon 55 of water and runs along the front platform, sprinkling its contents over the first few rows of sweltering listeners. They 56 toVI. Translate the following sentences into English and write the translation on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points each for 57-60, 4 points for 61, 8 points for 62)57．他们主持会议，提拔人才，允许别人在准备发布的通告中使用他们的名字。