自考英语二历年真题

自考英语二历年真题

一、2004年真题：

Reading Comprehension

Passage One

Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:

Globalization（全球化） is the term used to describe the dramatic

changes occurring in the world economy. It refers to the growing

integration and interdependence of national economies. The world

economy is now viewed as a single market system in which every

country, regardless of size or wealth, is linked to the global market.

Consequently, when changes occur in one part of the world, they

have an effect on other parts of the world economy. In the past,

globalization mainly applied to trade in goods. Today,

globalization is expanding into every area of economic life,

including services, finance, information technology, and labor

markets.

51. What is globalization?

52. What is the main characteristic of globalization?

53. How has globalization expanded in recent years?

54. In the past, what was the main area in which globalization

applied?

55. List four areas, apart from trade in goods, that are now affected

by globalization.

Passage Two

Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:

The human brain has long fascinated scientists. A new discovery

has revealed the extent to which the brain is involved in our sense

of touch. Researchers have found that neurons in the brain react to

the movement of a hair on our skin that is as little as a thousandth

of a millimeter. This is an incredibly small distance, and shows just

how sensitive our sense of touch is. Also, the brain actually

changes in response to touch: the more we use our sense of touch,

the more the brain adapts and the more sensitive it becomes. This

finding could have important implications for those who have lost

their sense of touch through injury or illness.

56. What has fascinated scientists for a long time?

57. What have researchers discovered about the human sense of

touch?

58. How sensitive is our sense of touch?

59. Does the brain change in response to touch?

60. What implications could this discovery have for people who

have lost their sense of touch?

Passage Three

Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage:

In many countries, there is a growing concern about the rise of

lifestyle diseases. These are diseases that are caused by a person's

lifestyle, including such factors as diet, lack of physical activity,

and smoking. Lifestyle diseases include heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. They are called "silent killers" because

they often develop slowly over a long period of time and can go

unnoticed until they become serious. The good news is that many

lifestyle diseases are preventable. By adopting healthier habits,

such as eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, people can

reduce their risk of developing these diseases. Governments also

have a role to play in promoting healthy lifestyles by providing

information and creating environments that make it easier for

people to make healthy choices.

61. What are lifestyle diseases?

62. What causes lifestyle diseases?

63. Name three examples of lifestyle diseases.

64. Why are lifestyle diseases called "silent killers"?

65. What can people do to reduce their risk of developing lifestyle

diseases?

Writing

Write a composition of about 150 words.

"Advantages and Disadvantages of Being an Only Child"

二、2005年真题：

Reading Comprehension

Passage One

Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:

Social networking sites are a recent phenomenon that has taken the

Internet by storm. These sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, and

Bebo, enable users to create a profile and interact with other users

by sharing information about themselves, their interests, and their

activities. In many ways, social networking sites have become an

important part of people's lives, especially those of young people.

They offer a way of connecting with friends and meeting new

people, and provide a platform for self-expression. However,

social networking sites also have their disadvantages. They can be

addictive, and can take up a lot of time that could be spent on other

activities, such as studying or spending time with family and

friends. They also pose a number of privacy risks, as users often

share personal information that can be used by others for malicious

purposes.

51. What are social networking sites?

52. What do social networking sites enable users to do?

53. Who uses social networking sites?

54. What are the advantages of social networking sites?

55. What are the disadvantages of social networking sites?

Passage Two

Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:

Astronomy is the study of our universe, including planets, stars,