自考阅读 II Lecture XII

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高教自考英语二完整讲12

词汇精讲：1.symptom ： n. 症状，征兆Most infections are contagious before any symptoms are noticed.大多数传染病在症状被发现之前已具有传染性。

He recognizes the symptoms， but refuses to admit that he has marital problems.他承认这些征兆，但不愿承认自己的婚姻发生了问题。

2.habitual ： a. 习惯性的，习以为常的Ice and snow are a habitual sight in the north.冰雪在北方是常见的。

3.detail： n./ vt. 详情，细节，详述You can get details of nursery schools from the local authority.你可向地方当局了解有关托儿所的详细情况。

We haven‘t yet had a chance to discuss the matter in detail.我们还没有机会详细讨论这一问题。

4.enhance：vt. 提高，加强（increase ， improve）The moonlight enhanced the beauty of the scene. 月光更增添了景色的秀美。

The praise of the teacher enhanced his confidence. 老师的赞赏增强了他的信心。

5.initial ： a. 最初的，开始的派生词：initiative n. 创始，首创精神；initiate v. 开始，创始；发起，发动My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight. 我最初的惊奇不久便被喜悦替代了。

6.confront ： vt. 使面对，使面临，使遭遇The new system was confronted with difficulties at the start. 新体制起初遇到很多困难。

自考英语二试卷与详细答案

自考英语二试卷与详细答案IntroductionThe self-study examination of English II is an important assessment that evaluates the language proficiency of individuals pursuing further studies or career advancement. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the English II exam paper, including a detailed explanation of the answers. By understanding the structure of the exam and mastering the correct answers, test-takers can enhance their chances of success.I. Reading ComprehensionThe reading comprehension section aims to assess the ability of candidates to understand written English materials and extract information accurately. In this part, passages are provided, followed by multiple-choice questions.Passage 1: The Impact of Climate ChangeQuestion 1: What is the primary topic of the passage?Answer: The primary topic of the passage is climate change and its impact on the environment.Question 2: What are some consequences of climate change mentionedin the passage?Answer: The passage highlights various consequences of climate change, such as rising sea levels, increased occurrence of natural disasters, and species extinction.Passage 2: Benefits of BilingualismQuestion 3: According to the passage, what are some cognitive benefits of bilingualism?Answer: The passage states that bilingualism enhances cognitive abilities such as improved problem-solving skills, higher creativity, and increased linguistic awareness.Question 4: How does bilingualism affect the brain, according to the passage?Answer: The passage explains that bilingualism results in structural changes in the brain, enabling individuals to have better control over attention and cognitive processes.II. Cloze TestThe cloze test evaluates candidates’ knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and contextual understanding. In this section, a short passage is presented with several gaps, and candidates need to select the most appropriate word to fill each gap based on contextual clues.Example Passage:(1) ______ years of research and development, a team of scientists has finally made a groundbreaking discovery. (2) ______ can lead to significant advancements in medicine and revolutionize the healthcare industry.Question 1: Fill in the blank (1).Answer: AfterQuestion 2: Fill in the blank (2).Answer: This breakthroughIII. Error CorrectionThe error correction section aims to test grammatical accuracy and the ability to identify and correct errors in written English.Example Sentence:Despite of the heavy rain, he still walked to work.Correction: Despite the heavy rain, he still walked to work.IV. TranslationTranslation tests the ability to accurately translate sentences from English to Chinese or vice versa. Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of both languages and proficiency in translation techniques.Example Sentence:English: We should take immediate action to address this issue.Chinese: 我们应立即采取行动解决这个问题。

历年自考英语二试题及答案

历年自考英语二试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分）Passage 1Questions 1-5The importance of communication in the workplace cannot be overstated. Effective communication is key to building strong relationships with colleagues, ensuring that tasks are completed on time, and fostering a positive work environment. Here are some tips for improving communication skills at work:1. Practice active listening.2. Be clear and concise in your messages.3. Use appropriate body language.4. Avoid jargon and complex terms.5. Be open to feedback.Answer the following questions based on the passage:1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The role of communication in personal relationshipsB. The importance of communication in the workplaceC. The benefits of using jargon in communicationD. The drawbacks of unclear messagesAnswer: B2. Which of the following is NOT a tip for improving communication skills?A. Active listeningB. Using jargonC. Clear messagesD. Appropriate body languageAnswer: B3. What does the author suggest as a way to ensure tasks are completed on time?A. Using complex termsB. Being clear and conciseC. Avoiding feedbackD. Using inappropriate body languageAnswer: B4. According to the passage, which of the following is crucial for building strong relationships with colleagues?A. Using jargonB. Active listeningC. Avoiding communicationD. Ignoring feedbackAnswer: B5. What is the purpose of the tips provided in the passage?A. To confuse the readerB. To improve workplace communicationC. To make work more difficultD. To reduce the importance of communicationAnswer: B二、词汇与结构（共15分）Questions 6-10Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.6. Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runners continued to run without ________.A. stoppingB. stoppedC. stopD. stopsAnswer: A7. The company has decided to ________ its employees with a bonus for their hard work.A. rewardB. rewardingC. rewardedD. rewardsAnswer: A8. The new policy will come into ________ next month.A. effectB. affectC. effectsD. affectingAnswer: A9. She is ________ to be the best candidate for the position, given her experience and qualifications.A. uniqueB. likelyC. unlikelyD. rareAnswer: B10. The museum is open to the public ________ Monday to Friday.A. exceptB. besidesC. includingD. fromAnswer: D三、完形填空（共20分）Questions 11-20[Passage略]11. Answer: C12. Answer: A13. Answer: D14. Answer: B15. Answer: C16. Answer: A17. Answer: D18. Answer: B19. Answer: C20. Answer: A四、翻译（共20分）Questions 21-2521. 这个项目的成功在很大程度上取决于团队成员之间的有效沟通。

自考英语二课后习题答案

《大学英语自学教程》（上册）课后习题答案(珍藏版)Unit 1 (3)Text A (3)Text B (3)Grammar Exercises (4)Unit 2 (5)Text A (5)Text B (6)Grammar Exercises (6)Unit 3 (6)Text A (6)Text B (7)Grammar Exercises (7)Unit 4 (9)Text A (9)Text B (10)Grammar Exercises (10)Unit 5 (11)Text A (11)Text B (12)Grammar Exercises (12)Unit 6 (12)Text A (12)Text B (13)Grammar Exercises (13)Unit 7 (15)Text A (15)Text B (15)Grammar Exercises (16)Unit 8 (17)Text A (17)Text B (17)Grammar Exercises (18)Unit 9 (19)Text A (19)Text B (20)Grammar Exercises (20)Unit 10 (21)Text A (21)Text B (22)Grammar Exercises (22)Unit 11 (23)Text A (23)Text B (24)Grammar Exercises (24)Unit 12 (25)Text A (25)Text B (26)Grammar Exercises (26)Unit 13 (27)Text A (27)Text B (28)Grammar Exercises (28)Unit 14 (28)Text A (28)Text B (29)Grammar Exercises (30)Unit 15 (31)Text A (31)Text B (32)Grammar Exercises (32)Unit 16 (33)Text A (33)Text B (34)Grammar Exercises (34)Unit 17 (35)Text A (35)Text B (36)Grammar Exercises (37)Unit 18 (38)Text A (38)Text B (39)Grammar Exercises (39)Unit 19 (39)Text A (39)Text B (40)Grammar Exercises (41)Unit 20 (42)Text A (42)Text B (43)Grammar Exercises (43)Unit 21 (44)Text A (44)Text B (44)Unit 22 (45)Text A (45)Text B (46)Unit 23 (46)Text A (46)Text B (47)Unit 24 (49)Text A (49)Text B (50)Unit 25 (50)Text A (50)Text B (51)Unit 1Text AExercises for the TextI.1.d2.a3.c4.d5.dII.1.task2.intelligent3.research4.clue5.conclusion6.repeatmunicate8.purpose9. probably 10.outlineIII.1.Instead of2.therefore3.more...than4.even5.First of all6.because7.on the otherhand 8.finally 9.looking for 10.ConverselyIV.1.Research shows that successful language learners are similar in many ways.nguage learning is active learning.Therefore,successful learners should look for every chance to use the language.nguage learning should be active,independent and purposeful.4.Learning a language is different from learning maths.5.The teacher often imparts successfull language learning experiences to us.Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.a.success b.successful c.successfully2.a.indepence b.depend c.dependent3.a.covered b.uncover c.discovered4.a.purposeful b.purposefully c.purposeII.1.inexact2.technique3.outlinedmunicate5.regularly6.clues7.intelligent 8.incomplete 9.similar10.statementIII.1.disagree2.independent3.incomplete4.inexact5.uncoverIV.1.They find it hard to master a foreign language.2.The research shows that successful men are similar in many ways.3.Successful language learners do not only depend on the book or the teacher.4.We are willingto help our friends.5.We should learn new things independently,actively,and purposefully.Text BExercises for the TextI.1.T2.F3.T4.F5.T6.F7.F8.F9.T 10.FII.1.With the help of their fingers2."I am thirsty."3.tea,coffee,wine,beer and soda-water4.Put his hands on his stomach5.nothing but drinks6.much more exact7.meanings and can be put together into sentences8.form new sentences9.talk10.speakVocabulary ExercisesI.1.b2.a3.c4.e5.dII.1.B2.A3.B4.D5.A6.A7.C8.C9.C 10.BGrammar ExercisesI.whether 连词 towards 介词second 数词 hour 名词repeat 动词 successful 形容词not 副词 probably 副词than 连词 because 连词which 连词 even 副词intelligent 形容词 differ 动词regular 形容词 some 形容词/代词/副词into 介词 oh 感叹词seem 系动词 communicate 动词II.1.Let 动词 round 介词2.fresh 形容词 for 介词3.leave 名词 call 动词 on 介词 if 连词 spare 动词4.Even 副词 it 代词5.Where 连接副词 will 名词6.after 介词 calm 名词7.seem 系动词 those 代词 makes 名词8.without 介词 return 名词9.strict 形容词 work 动词10.news 名词 live 形容词 meeting 名词III.(斜体为主语，带下划线的为谓语）1.Most adults would disagree with this statement.2.How much time did they allow you for doing the work.3. I had a visit from Mary yesterday.4. China's stand on this questionis clear to all.5.Warm clothes protest against the cold of winter.6.What we need is more practice.7.There doesn't seem to be much chance of my getting job.8.In those days the cost of living rose by nearly 4 percent.9.There are a number of people interested in the case.10.Every means has been tried but without much result.IV.1.a magazine (宾语）last night （状语）2.in need (定语）indeed (定语）3.outside your area (定语）telephoning long distance （主语补足语）4.your children (宾语）all day （状语）5.his direction （宾语）French （宾语）6.me (宾语）plenty of exercises (不定式宾语）7.long (宾语）to London （状语）8.those (宾语）who help themselves (从句作定语）9.her （宾语）above others （宾语补足语）10.to build a hotel in the village (定语）of the foreigners （定语）Unit 2Text AExercises for the TextI.1.a2.c3.a4.a5.cII.1. Income tax is a certain percentage of the salaries paid to the goverment.2. Graduated income tax means the percentage of the tax(14 to 70 percent) increases as a person's income increase.3. Property tax is that people who own a home have to pay taxes on it.4. Exercise tax is charged on cars in a city.5. Sales tax is a percentage charged to any item which you buy in that state.III.1.due2.depends on3.diverse4.consists of5.simila6.tends toplaining about8.In addition to9.issue 10.agreed onIV.1.How much do you charge for a haircut.2.We are trying to use funds for the Red Cross.3.He has earned a good reputation for honsety.4.We pay taxes in exchange for government services.5.An open letter protests the government's foreign policy.V.1.Every citizen is obliged to pay taxes.(It is obligatory on every citizen to pay taxes)(It is every citizen's duty to pay taxes.)2.Americans often say that there are two things they can be sure of in life.3.There are generally three levels of government in the United States; therefore,there are three types of taxes.4.Some states charge income tax in addition to a sales tax.5.Americans complain that taxes are too high and the government uses them in the wrong way. Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.a. percent b. percentage c. percent2.a. adds b. addition c. additional3.a. confused b. confusing c. confusion4.a. complained b. complain c. complaintII.1.charge2.departmen3.due4.diverse5.earns6.vary7.property8.leading9.funds 10.tends III.1.China leads the world with silk products.2.In addition to an income tax some states charge a sales tax.3.The sales tax varies from price to price of any item you buy.4.People often complain about the increasing price.5.His mother says that he spends too much time on TV every day.Text BExercises for the TextI.1.F2.F3.F4.T5.T6.T7.T8.F9.T 10.FII.1.attracts2.leisure3.available4.limited5.estimateIII.1.decided on2.approved3.estimate4.carried over5.put up with6.characteristic ofIV.1.B2.C3.B4.A5.C6.DGrammar ExercisesI.1.SV2.SVO3.SVOC4.SVC5.SVO6.SVOC7.SVOC8.SVO9.SVOO 10.SVOC11.SVOC 12.SVC 13.SVOC 14.SVOO 15.SVCII.1.prefer2.insisted3.need4.make5.remember6.look7.worked8.was9.sounds 10.gaveIII.1.B2.C3.D4.A5.B6.C7.A8.D9.A 10.DIV.1.The two languages are different/not similar in many way.2.The deaf and dumb can neigher speak nor hear.3.The Englishman speaks a very good Italian.4.Could you pass me a cup of coffee.5.At this time he felt thirsty and hungry.6.Yesterday evening she asked me to wait for her at the gate of the restaurant.7.When did you get up this morning.8.The story sounds interesting,but it is not true.9.The meat and macaroni cost me 25 yuan.10.She oftern teaches the children to sing English songs.Unit 3Text AExercises for the TextI.1.d2.d3.c4.b5.dII.1.long/wide2.across3.deep4.around5.highIII.1.The,/,/2.The3.the,the4./5./,a6./,the7./ 8.The,the,the 9.The,the10./IV.1.unwilling2.avarage3.take4.runs5.SupposeV.1.On the avarage there are 1,000 vistors a day.2.The Atlantic Ocean is only as half as the Pacific,but it is moar than 4,000 miles wide.st night it took him a long time to get to sleep.4.There are so many ads on TV that it is to remember how many there are.5.Many wrong ideas about the Atlantic made the people in Columbus'days unwilling to sail westward.Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.a.sailed b.sailor c.sail(n.)2.a.willing b.unwillingly c.unwilling3.a.unusual ual ually4.a.average(n.) b.average(a.) c.averaged(v.)II.1.peak2.crew3.average4.blils5.unusual6.highway7.narrow 8.salty 9.spot10.affectedIII.1.The sailors were afraid that might meet bad weather.2.The mountain is half as high as Mount Tai.3.On the average there are 45 students in every class of the school.4.The climate affects the growth of plants.5.My work keeps pilling up.Text BExercises for the TextI.1.T2.T3.F4.T5.F6.T7.T8.T9.F 10.TII.1.three2.the earth's gravitational pull.3.it is near4.29.55.its own/reflects6.disc7.the old moon in the new moon's arms.8.outline9.the old earth in the new earth's arms10.nightVocabulary ExercisesI.1.d2.b3.a4.c5.eII.1.C2.C3.B4.A5.D6.C7.B8.B9.B 10.DGrammar ExercisesI.depend--dependence explain--explanationform--formation conclude--conclusioninform--information move--movementmean--meaning govern--governmentgraduate--graduation similar--aimilarityconfuse--confusion pay--paymentagree--agreement advertise--advertisementannounce--announcement add--additiondecide--decision use--usefulnessattract--attraction mix--mixtureII.science--scientific sulless--sullessfulresponse--responsible color--colorfulnation--national revolution--revolutionaryaddition--additional help--helpfulperson--personal meaning--meaningfulaccept--acceptable use--usefulwood--wooden act--activeIII.disagree eimpractical independentuncover inexact incompletedisorder unhappy informalinpossible inactive uncertaindischarge dishonest impoliteIV.1.try n. 尝试；试验经过许多次尝试后，他们终于取得了成功。

英语二自考试题及答案

英语二自考试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

AIn recent years, the popularity of online learning has surged. Many people are turning to the internet to further their education without the need to attend traditional classrooms. The benefits of online learning include flexibility, convenience, and the ability to learn at one's own pace.Questions:1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The drawbacks of online learning.B. The popularity of online learning.C. The disadvantages of traditional education.D. The comparison between online and traditional learning.2. According to the passage, what are some advantages ofonline learning?A. Cost-effectiveness and accessibility.B. Flexibility, convenience, and self-paced learning.C. Social interaction and hands-on experience.D. Group discussions and face-to-face teaching.BThe environmental impact of plastic waste has become a significant concern worldwide. Governments and organizations are implementing various measures to reduce plastic usage, such as promoting the use of reusable bags and encouraging recycling programs.Questions:1. What is the main concern discussed in the passage?A. Economic growth.B. Environmental protection.C. Technological advancements.D. Social issues.2. What actions are being taken to address the issue mentioned?A. Developing new materials and implementing recycling programs.B. Increasing production and reducing costs.C. Encouraging consumption and promoting tourism.D. Reducing working hours and improving wages.二、完形填空（共15分）Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the most suitable word from the options provided.In the heart of the city, there stands an ancient tower that has witnessed countless historical events. Despite thepassage of time, it still stands tall and proud, a symbol of the city's rich history and culture.1. A) Despite B) Because C) Although D) Unless2. A) time B) history C) events D) culture3. A) stands B) falls C) moves D) changes三、翻译（共20分）Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese.1. The rapid development of technology has changed the way we live and work.2. Environmental protection is a global issue that requires the joint efforts of all countries.3. Education is not only a right but also a responsibilityfor every individual.四、写作（共45分）Write an essay of about 300 words on the following topic:The Role of Technology in Modern EducationYour essay should include the following points:- The impact of technology on education.- The benefits and challenges of integrating technology into the classroom.- Your opinion on the future of technology in education.参考答案一、阅读理解A:1. B2. BB:1. B2. A二、完形填空1. A2. A3. A三、翻译1. 技术的快速发展已经改变了我们的生活和工作方式。

自考英语（二）讲义完整版

自考英语（二）讲义完整版自考英语（二）讲义完整版一讲义一Text A What Is a Decision ？I.课文内容简介决策的目的是制定和实现组织目标。

作决策的原因是有问题存在、目标和目的不正确、或者有某种东西防碍目标或目的的实现。

作决策的过程对管理人员来说至关重要。

决策者必须具备从多个可供选择的可能性中确定最佳选择的手段。

而多种目标的顺序和重要性也部分地基于决策者的价值观。

今天所作的决策可能会对将来产生深远的影响。

因此，有经验的管理者能从当前决策看到将来的效果。

段落大意：课文分成三部分第一、二段：决策的定义The definition of decision第三、四段：作决策的一般过程The general process of making a decision第五至九段：在管理层次上，多种因素影响决策的制定Various factors influencing decision making at the managerial level II.New Wordsorganizational a. 组织上的goal n. 目的，目标objective n./a. 目标，目的/客观的，真实的accomplish vt. 完成（任务等）predict vt./vi. 预言；预示accompany vt. 伴随，陪同implement vt. 实现；完成constraint n. 强制；强制因素precedent n. 先例，前例simplify vt. 简化tendency n. 趋势，倾向managerial a. 经理的，管理人的maker n. 制造者；制造商achievement n. 完成，达到attain vt. 达到；完成optimal a. 最适宜的，最理想的suboptimization n. 局部最优化trade-off n. 权衡；物物交换argue vt./vi. 争辩，争论budget n./vt. 预算scheme n./vt.把…编入预算define vt. 解释，给…下定义multiple a./n.多样的，复合的/倍数profitability n. 赚钱，获利correctness n. 正确，正确性unintended a. 非计划中的，非故意的ongoing a. 进行中的，非故意的entity n. 存在，实体skilled a. 熟练的；有技能的in the way 挡路、碍事to make a guess at 猜测and the like 等等，诸如此类to seek to 追求，争取in part 部分地，在某种程度上point of view 观点词汇精讲1.goal n. 目标，进球，球门（同义词：aim ，end ，purpose，objective）Her goal is a place at university . 她的目标是在大学任教。

(完整版)最新版自考英语二精讲讲义

(完整版)最新2013版自考英语二精讲讲义Unit 1—A Critical Reading（批判性阅读）1. critical adj. 有判断力的；判断公正（或审慎）的2。

non-fiction n. 纪实文学3. position n。

观点；态度；立场4。

statement n. 说明;说法；表态5. question v. 表示疑问;怀疑out of question / out of the question 毫无疑问 / 不可能的补： in charge 管理；掌管in the charge 由…负责；由…管理（被动）6。

evaluate v。

估计；评价;评估7。

context n. 事情发生的背景,环境，来龙去脉8. value n。

values ［pl.]是非标准；价值观valuableinvaluable=priceless 无价的;valueless = 无价值的9. represent v。

描述；表现representative adj。

/n.10。

assertion n。

明确肯定；断言11。

sufficient adj。

足够的；充足的sufficiencyinsufficient 不够的；不充分的 in—：否定前缀12。

statistic n. statistics ［pl.]统计数字；统计资料13. integrate v.（使)合并,成为一体14. authority n。

专家；学术权威；泰斗an/the authority on sth。

authorize15。

compare v. 比较；对比compare A with B 把A和B进行比较compare A to B 把A比成B。

（打比方）16. subject n. 主题；题目；题材17。

consistent adj. 相符的;符合的18. inconsistency n. 不一致19. assumption n。

自考英语(二)复习阅读理解应试技巧

1.两种方法方法一：先看文章后做题。

主要针对简单易懂的文章，时间又较充裕的情况。

方法二：先看题目后读文章再做题。

这种方法在时间紧、文章长的情况下更为实用。

，这样可以带着问题去阅读，文章中的内容与考题有关系时仔细阅读，与题目无关时，可以置之不理，很快跳过去。

还有一些题目涉及一般常识或科普知识，可以在未阅读文章之前自己先行判断，在阅读时只要对自己的判断进行验证就可以了。

2.三个侧重除了题目本身所要求查找的细节外，阅读时一定要注意不要逐字逐句地死抠，而要有所侧重。

1)侧重首段、尾段，首句、尾句、因为这些部分往往是作者所要谈及的论点、主题或中心思想，抓住了主干，那么细节问题就会迎刃而解。

2)侧重语篇标志词。

语篇中句子和句子之间、段落和段落之间就是通过这种词语连接起来的，把握住这些词语就等于把握了句与句、段与段之间的关系，对于获取所需信息、准确答题至关重要。

语篇标志词主要表示：(1)例解：如，for instance ，for example，(2) 列举(3)比较;(4) 转折和对比;(5)原因;(6) 结果;(7) 方式手段;(8) 时间;(9)地点;(10) 目的;(11)分类;(12)补充;(13)强调;(14)条件;(15)结论。

3)侧重长句、难句。

因为英语表达多以冗长著称，论理性很强的文章更是如此。

通过较长的句子来表达复杂的思想内容，从而使文章更具有说服力。

所以，我们在阅读时，必须重视长句、难句，认真分析句子，把握关键。

事实上，不少问题就是针对这些长句、难句而设置的。

3.阅读理解题型1)主旨题：这类问题主要测试考生把握主题与中心思想的能力。

主要形式有：a.The main idea of this passage is ________.b.The passage mainly discusses ____________.c.What is the passage primarily concerned about?d.What is the main topic of this passage?e.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?f.The best title for this passage might be _________.作者的态度、写作目的与主题和中心思想关系密切，可以看作主旨题的延伸。

自考英语2试题及答案详解

自考英语2试题及答案详解一、阅读理解（共20分，每题4分）1. 阅读下面短文，然后回答问题。

A New Approach to EducationIn recent years, there has been a significant shift in the approach to education. Traditionally, education has focusedon the memorization of facts and figures. However, thismethod is being replaced by a more comprehensive approachthat emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. This new approach is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world, where the ability to adapt and innovate is essential.Educational institutions are now incorporating moreinteractive and collaborative activities into their curricula. Group projects and discussions are encouraged to foster a sense of community and to help students learn from each other. The use of technology is also becoming more prevalent, with schools providing access to computers and the internet to enhance learning experiences.Question: What is the main focus of the new approach to education?Answer: The main focus of the new approach to education is on critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.2. ... （其他阅读理解题目及答案）二、词汇与语法（共30分，每题3分）1. The company has announced that it will ________ its employees with free health insurance.A) provideB) supplyC) furnishD) grantAnswer: A) provide2. ... （其他词汇与语法题目及答案）三、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the most suitable words from the options given.In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, it is crucial for individuals to continue learning and adapting. Lifelong learning has become a necessity rather than a luxury. It enables people to stay competitive in the job market and to keep up with the rapid changes in society.Many people believe that once they finish school, their education is complete. However, the truth is that learning should be a continuous process. With the internet and other resources available, there is no excuse for not expanding one's knowledge and skills.1. In the modern era, ________ is more important than ever before.A) technologyB) communicationC) learningD) educationAnswer: C) learning2. ... （其他完形填空题目及答案）四、翻译（共20分，每题10分）1. 将下列英文句子翻译成中文。

自考英语2的试题及答案

自考英语2的试题及答案自考英语2试题及答案一、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）1. According to the passage, what is the main reason for the decline in the number of honeybees?A) The use of pesticides.B) The loss of habitat.C) The spread of diseases.D) The invasion of alien species.答案：C) The spread of diseases.2. What does the author suggest is the best way to improve the level of English among students?A) Intensive grammar lessons.B) More practical application.C) Extensive reading.D) Listening to English songs.答案：B) More practical application.3. Why are some people opposed to the use of genetically modified (GM) crops?A) They may be harmful to human health.B) They could have a negative impact on the environment.C) The technology is too expensive.D) There is a lack of scientific understanding.答案：B) They could have a negative impact on the environment.4. What is the author's opinion on the importance of sleep?A) It is essential for physical and mental health.B) It is a waste of time that could be used for productivity.C) It is only necessary for children and the elderly.D) It can be easily replaced with stimulants for those whoare busy.答案：A) It is essential for physical and mental health.5. What is the main advantage of using solar energy mentioned in the text?A) It is renewable and clean.B) It is widely available and easy to access.C) It is cost-effective in the long term.D) It requires no maintenance.答案：A) It is renewable and clean.二、词汇与语法（每题1分，共15分）6. The company has ________ a new policy regarding employee benefits.A) enactedB) embarkedC) retreatedD) deteriorated答案：A) enacted7. Despite the heavy rain, the construction work iscontinuing ________.A) nonstopB) nowhereC) nowhereD) nonetheless答案：A) nonstop8. She is one of the most ________ students in our class.A) brilliantB) brightlyC) brilliancyD) brillianter答案：A) brilliant9. The museum is open to the public ________ Monday to Friday.A) besidesB) exceptC) duringD) from答案：D) from10. The scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for his________ in physics.A) contributionB) donativeC) donationD) contributor答案：A) contribution三、完形填空（每题1分，共10分）11. The young man was so ________ in his research that he forgot all about his lunch.A) absorbedB) boredC) distractedD) annoyed答案：A) absorbed12. The new policy will ________ a significant impact on the environment.A) haveB) takeC) makeD) carry答案：A) have13. She ________ her keys on the kitchen table but couldn't find them this morning.A) laidB) putC) placedD) set答案：C) placed14. The ________ of the old building was a great loss to the community.A) destructionB) constructionC) restorationD) foundation答案：A) destruction15. The ________ of the company's success can be attributed to the hard work of its employees.A) achievementB) accomplishmentC) attainmentD) performance答案：B) accomplishment四、翻译（英译汉，每题3分，共12分）16. The report highlights the need for better communication between the two departments.答案：报告强调了两个部门之间更好沟通的必要性。

自考_英语水平考试二_笔试_串讲

第一章词汇V ocabulary本章复习建议本章学习主要掌握形态相似词语的词义辨析；词i义相近词语的词义辨析；英语固定搭配、动词词组以及理解语境对词义的选择。

本章重要知识点讲解（一）辨析形态相似而意义不同的词汇1. award和reward二者即可做名词也可做动词。

award用作名词时，意为“奖品”、“奖金”；用作动词时，常用于award sth to sb，即把奖品/奖金授予某人。

Reward做名词时，意为“报酬”、“奖励”、“报答”；用作动词时，常用于reward sb for sth，如：The film awards are presented annually.电影奖每年颁发一次。

A reward was offered for the return of the passport.为找回护照（他）提供了一笔酬金。

How can I reward you for your help?我怎样才能报答你的帮助？They awarded scholarship to the best students.他们把奖学金授予最好的学生。

【单选题】70. The police have offered a large ______ for information leading to the robber’s arrest. (P20)awardcompensationprizereward【答案】D【解析】警方提供了一大笔酬金为提供信息来逮捕抢劫犯的人。

2. refrain和restrainrefrain和restrain 都有抑制、控制不让做某事的意思。

refrain为不及物动词，后面要加上from。

refrain from 不再做某事，后面紧跟的宾语为“一个行动，而不是一个人”。

例句：You must refrain from smoking too much. 你必须克制不要抽这么多烟。

You must refrain from speculation. 你必须克制不要再投机了。

自考英语阅读(二)串讲讲义

solidify approximation
accumulate
release variable
even though
result from
in combination with
set out
result in
常用专业词汇及文化背景知识：
geophysicist meteorologist fault volcanic eruption geometry GPS lidar
triple
hormone
常用专业词汇及文化背景知识：
Millennium: a period of 1,000 years Cadillac: a brand of a luxurious car United States Agricultural Department
unit 3 Psychology
此外，尽量找出文章或是不同段落中隐含的附加信息。
重点词汇、短语：
Text 7 How to be Happy superficial prestigious enchant dejection perseverance prophecy complementary
mull over
ruminate over
重点词汇、短语：
Text 13 Life on the Other Planets?
precise slightly conceal orbital absorb emission under way property galaxy permit loft
colonize
put up
planetary
常用专业词汇及文化背景知识：
Stanford University

自考英语(二)阅读理解辅导(12)2

自考英语(二)阅读理解辅导(12)2The Workman’s CompensationHow can someone, hour after hour, day after day, year in and year out, tighten approximately the same nut to the same bolt and not go mad? That most working people do not, in fact, go mad is due in large measure to a phenomenon so common that it is found wherever people labor in industry: taking it easy. It would take some kind of real mental case to do all the work one could all day long. No one expects it. Taking it easy on the job while someone else covers your work, or “working on and off,” as it is usually called in America, is an established part of the working life.Working on and off, however, has its limits. The rules are infinitely varied, subtle, and flexible, and, of course, they are always changing. Management, up to a certain level at least, is aware of the practice, and in some industries employs entire cadres of people to curtail or put an end to it. Simultaneously, the workers are subtly doing their best to keep it going and to extend it wherever possible.Every worker has a highly developed sense of how much work is expected of him. When he feels that the expectation is excessive, he tries to do something about it. This instinct has to do with the political nature of work itself, something every modern worker understands. The bosses want more from the worker than they are willing to give in return. The workers give work, and the bosses give money. The exchange is never quite equal, and the discrepancy is called profit. Since the bosses cannot do without profit, workers have an edge. A good worker in a key spot could, so long as he kept up production, take all the coffee breaks he wanted, and the bosses would very likely look the other way. He could also choose to cut down on the coffee breaks, apply himself, and increase production, and then ask for and get more money. But that would be self-defeating, and he knows it. It would also place him in competition with other workers, which would be playing into the bosses’ hands. What he would ra ther do is create some slack for himself and enjoy his job more.At present on the West Coast, when a gang of longshoremen working on cargo start a shift, they often divide themselves into two equal groups and toss a coin. One group goes into the far re aches of the ship’s hold and sits around. The other group starts loading cargo, usually working with a vengeance, since each one of them is doing the work of two men. An hour later, the groups change places. In other words, although my fellow longshoremen and I are getting paid for eight hours, on occasion we work only four. If someone reading this feels a sense of moral outrage because we are sitting down on the job, I am sorry. I have searched my mind in vain for a polite way to tell that reader to go to hell.If you are that reader, I would recommend that you abandon your outrage and begin thinking about doing something similar for yourself.You probably already have, even if you won’t admit it. White collar office workers, too, have come under criticism recently for robbing their bosses of their full-time services. Too much times is being spent around the Mr. Coffee machine, and some people (would you believe it?) have even been having personal conversations on company time. In fact, one office-system expert recently said that he had yet to encounter a business work place that was functioning at more than about 60 percent efficiency.Management often struggles hard to set up a situation where work is done in series: aworker receives an article of manufacture, does something to it, and passes it on to another worker, who does something else to it and then passes it on to the next guy, and so on.The assembly line is a perfect example of this. Managers like this type of manufacture because it is more efficient - that is, it achieves more production. They also like it for another reason, even if they will not admit it: it makes it very difficult for the worker to do anything other than work.Frederick W. Taylor, the efficiency expert who early in this century conducted the time-and-motion studies that led to the assembly-line process, tried to reduce workers to robots, all in the name of greater production. His staff of experts, each armed with clipboard and stopwatch, studied individual workers with a view toward eliminating unnecessary movement. They soon found a great deal of opposition from the workers.Most people not directly engaged in daily work express disapproval when they hear of people working on and off. A studied campaign with carefully chosen language - “a full day’s work for a full day’s pay,” “taking a free ride” - has been pushed by certain employers to discredit the practice, and their success is such that I rarely discuss it except with other workers. My response is personal, and I feel no need to defend it: If I am getting a free ride, how come I am so tired when I go home at the end of a shift?工作者的补偿一个人怎么能时复一时，年复一年地把几乎相同的螺帽拧到相同的螺栓上而不发疯的呢？事实上，多数劳动者并不发疯多半是由于”不紧不慢”的现象很平常，在企业中只要有人工作的地方随处可见这种现象。

自考综合英语二课文

L1 P14 Why does the author tell s not to be afraid to ask stupid questions？The author thinks that many apparently naive inquiries like why grass is green，or why the sn is round，or why we need 55，000 unclear weapons in the world ——are really deep questions. He says when you try to get the answers，you will gain deep understanding of the things. Its also important to know，as well as you can，what it is that you dont know，and asking questions is the way. He also tell us to ask stupid questions requires courage on the part of the asker and knowledge and patience on the part of the answers. And dont confine your learning to schoolwork. Discuss ideas in depth with friends. Its much brave to ask questions even when theres a prospect of ridicule than to suppress your questions and become deadened to the world around you.L2 Icons P30 What are the factors to shift the hero-worship to the lebrity-worship？The new forms of media——photography，moving pictures，radio and television are the main factors. The reproduction of photos in newspapers turned famous people into celebrities whose dress，appearance，and personal habits were widely commented upon. Slowly，the focus of public attention began to shift away from knowing what such people did to knowing what looked like. The shift was accelerated by the arrival of moving pictures. Between 1901 and 1914，74 percent of the magazine articles about famous people were about political leaders，inventors，inventors，professionals，and businessmen. After 1922，however，most articles were about movie stars. With the arrival of television，the faces of the stars became as familiar as those we saw across the breakfast table. We came to know more about the lives of the celebrities than we did about most of the people we know personally. Less than seventy years after the appearance of the first movimg pictures，the shift from hero-worship to celebrity-worship was complete.L3 GO-GO AMERICAN P46 What is the Americans attitude towards time？Give necessary examples. In the United States，many people keenly feel the shortness of each lifetime. They are aware that once a day in their life is gone，it will never come back. And Americans believe no one stands still .If you are not moving ahead，you are falling behind. So they value time and want every minte to count. This attitde towards time is shown in the fast pace of life in the country. Whatever they do they always seem to be in a rush. You find people hurrying to get where they are going. They hurry to eating places for a mea and finish it as quickly as possible. Also Americans do what they can to save time. They produce a lot of labour-saving devices such as clothes-and dish-washers；they rapidly communicate through phone calls，telex and e-mail and cut down on personal contacts.L4 Take Over，Bosn！P62 Can you imagine what did Barret think of when he heard Snyders whisper Take over，bosn？Becase of thirst，Barret was almost out of mind. He rose several times and was a constant threat. But when he heard Snyder said“Take over，bosn，he had a strange feeling suddenly. He came to realize he would and must take over the task and be responsible for the rest. As long as he stopped others from the little water，they would always have hopes and wouldnt die soon. So he picked Snyders gun up and decided to hold off the other from the water until night when a ship saved them.L5 Are You Giving Your Kids Too Much？P78 Why parents overindulge their children？There are several reasons to explain why parents overindulge their children. One fairly common reason is that parents overindulge their chidren out of a sense of guilt. Parents who both hold down full-time jops may feel guilty about the amount of time they spend away from their children and may attempt to compensate by showering them with material possessions. Other parents overindulge because they want their children to have everything they had while growing up，along with those things the parents yearned for but didnt get. Still others are afraid to say no to their childrens denless requests for toys for fear that their children will feel unloved or will be ridiculed if thy dont have the same playthings their friends have.L6 Culture Shock P94 What are four stages that people go through when they experience situations that are very different from those to which they are accustomed？Stage one is a honeymoon phase，during which the new experience is perceived to be interesting，picturesque，entertaining，and charming. You may notice several superficial differences such as music，food，and clothing，and the fresh apeal of the new experience keeps you feeling interested and positive. When you stay in a new envirnment for a while，you move to stage two-the crisis stage-in which the shine wears off and day-to-day realities sink in. In relationship，you notie annoying habits；in a new country，you find barriers to establishing connections or to learning the language beyond a few polite phrases. If you stick with theexperience and try to deal with it realistically，you will probably move to the third phase：recovery. In recovery，you learn the systems，procedures，language or nonverbal behaviors of the new environment so that you can cope with it on the basis of some mastery，competence，and comfort. Finally，when you feel that you function well and almost automatically in the new culture，you will move to the fourth phase：adjustment.L7 The Model Millionaire（I）P108 Suppose you are the millionaire.Explain how you get to know Hughie Erskine and what you do in return for the pound he gave you when you first met. I am Baron Hausberg. I have enough money to buy the whole of London. One day，on a whim I asked my artist friend Alan Trevor to pain me as a beggar. Alan had almost finished the picture when a very charming young man walked into his studio.I suppose he must have been very sympathetic with me，for when Alan was away a minute，the young man quickly put a pound into my hat. I was startled for a moment，but I was pleased when I realized that he took me for a real begger. Later I learned from Alan all about this young man：he was poor，and could not marry the girl he loved because her father wouldnt let them unless he had 10，000 pounds.Touched by the young mans spirit of kindness，I decided to help him. The next day I had a cheque for 10，000 pounds delivered to him as a wedding gift.L8 The Model Millionaire（II）P123 Retell the story The Model Millionaire in about 150 words，concluding your retelling with a one-sentence comment. Hughie Erskine was a charming young man who was in love with a nice girl called Laura uras father made it clear to Hughie that he would not marry his daughter to him until Hughie had ten thousand pounds. One day，Hughie went to see his artist friend Alan Trevor in his studio. There he found his friend painting a beggar，who was an old man in rags.Hughie felt so sorry for the poor model that he gave him the only pound he had. The old model was actually a millionaire.When he heard all about Hughie and Laura，and their problem，he had a cheque for ten thousand pounds delivered to him the very next day.The couple were happily married，and the beggar attended their wedding. The story shows that a genuine millionaire is not one who has，but who give.L9 Only Three More Days P139 The author got a solution finally. What was the solution？Was it risky？He laid out the diaries in two big steel suitcases. Over them he palced a number of his broadcast scripts，each page of which had been stamped by the military and civilian censors as passed for broadcast. On top he put a few General Staff maps he had picked up from friends. Then he phoned the Gestapo Headquarters to say he had a couple of suicases full of his dispatches，broadcasts and notes that he wanted to take out of the country. As he was flying off early the next day，there would be no time for Gestapo official at the airfield to go over the contents. Could they take a look now，if he brought them over；and if they approved，put a Gestapo seal on the suitcases so he wouldnt be held up at the airport？Yes，it was risky. He thought life in the Third Reich had always been risky. It was worth a tryL10 The Washwoman P155 Describe the situation that“I”saw the old washwoman for last time. One evening，while Mother was sitting near the oil lamp mending a shirt，the door opened and a small puff of steam，followed by a gigantic bag，entered the room. I ran toward the old woman and helped her unload her bag. She was even thinner now，more bent. Her head shook from side to side as though she were saying no. She could not utter a clear word，but mumbled something with her sunken mouth and pale lips. After the old woman had recovered somewhat，she told us that she had been ill badly. But as soon as she was able to stand on her feet once more，she began her washing. She said “I could not rest easy in my bed because of the wash. The wash would not let me die.……I dont want to be a burden on anyone！”L11 How I Served My Apprenticeship 170 Why was Andrew Carnegie so pround of the one dollor and twenty cents——the first pay he brought home？Carnegie was very pround of the one dollar and twenty cents he earned for the first time in his life when he was only twelve. The money，though small in amount，meant a great deal. First，when he got his first pay he felt that he had grown up. He was no longer a boy who had to depend on his parents；he had become a man who was able to help support the family，a contributing member. This was important because at that time life was hard for the family and it was difficult for his parents to manage alone. Also he though the money was the direct reward of honest manual labor. It represented a week of very hard work. This money gave him the greatest satisfaction of being rewarded for what he had done.L12 A Friend of the Environment P185 Why did Rachel Carson write the Silent Spring？Whats the content of it？Because she felt that the wonders of Nature are precious and permanent，and much of Nature was forever beyond the destruction of man. But then she discovered she was wrong. She learned with sadness that little in Nature is truly beyond the tampering reach of man. Then，She wrote the book Silent Spring to sound a startling warming to mankind and the book showed quite clearly that man was endangering himself and everything else on this planet by his indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides. As her title suggests，Miss Carson was saying that there might come a springtime that would indeed be silent because the birds，as well as other creatures，and plants would have been destroyed by the man-made poisons used to kill crop-threateding insects.L13 Who Shall Dwell？P201 In the story Who shall Dwell？，how did the fatners attitude towards the neighbours change？What brought about the change？When the bomb alert came，the father was clear that he had built the shelter for his own family，and that he would not let anybody else in. So when his neighbours came and asked to share the shelter he rejected them flatly. When a monther begged him to take her little girl in ，he did not know what to do. At that monent his wife dashed outside and pushed the girl in. her act set him thinking hard. Just a moment before the first bomb struck he made a big decision. After giving his elder son a few instructions，he stepped out and shoved two children into the shelter. He stood beside his wife，ready to spend the last minute with her. His change seemed sudden，but was actually quite natural. He loved his children，so he was greatly affected by the monthers plea and gave the chance of surival to the two children. Also his love for his wife led him to follow her example.L14 Cipher in the Snow P218 Describe Cliff Evans life before his sudden death. Cliff Evans lived with his mother，stepfather and five younger half brothers and sisters. His stepfather had never legally adopted him，nor did he show any affection for him. At home Cliff didnt talk much and had never told his family about his problems. When he began school，he was timid but eager to learn. And his IQ was pretty good. Then in the third grade a teacher wrote in the school record that he was uncooperative and slow. Since then he had never got any encouragement from his teachers. Gradually，the child had no more confidence left. He never smiled nor talked much. He had no friends；he had never belonged to a club，never played on a team and never held an office. He came to school by himself and left by himself. In class，he would sit back in the last seat. Finally he became silent and lonely. He became nothing.L15 Bribery——An Inevitable Evil？P232 What are the major forms of bribery？Bribery can be classified into three broad categories. The first category consisits of large amounts of money paid for political purposes or to secre major contracts. For example， a certain American company offered big sums of money to support a U.S. presidential candidate when it was nder investigation. Also in order to get big contracts，such payments are often made to ruling families or their close advisers. The second category covers payments made to obtain quicker official approval of some project. In such cases，the money is often paid to key goverment officials concerned. The third category involves payments made in certain countries to make a business deal easy to get approved. For instance， a foreign company may pay to get permission to import equipment. A common type of this category is the facilitating payment to clear cargoes. These are smaller sums of money paid to customs officials.L16 A Social Event P250 What do you know about Randy and Carle in A Social Even？Why are they anxious to get invited to Scottys funeral？Randy and Carole are a young Hollywood couple. They have been married only a short time. Both have achieved a certain degree of success in pictures，but their careers in the show business are still in the promising stage. Scotty Woodrow， a world-famous movie star has just died，and Randy and Carole are anxious to go to his funeral，which will be a gathering of celebrities and is regarded as a big social event. It is said that flowers have come from the U.S. President and the British Queen. Randy and Carole think it is extremely important for their career to be seen there with a lot of big shots. But they havet got an invitation while some of their Hollywood friends，also young actors and actresses like themselves，have been invited. Thats why they are worried and are trying hard to find ways of getting themselves invited in the last minute.。

自考综合英语（二）下册详解第十四课下

14. He had been very much fired her imagination about the sea， which she had never seen. fire （up）：激发想象；使……充满（某中激情） to excite， inspire； to make sb. very excited and interested in fire sb's imagination 激发某⼈的想象 fire sb. with…激起某⼈的…… The speaker fired the audience with enthusiasm. 演讲者激起了听众的热情。

The film Hero fired him with the desire to visit China. 电影《英雄》激起了他访问中国的愿望。

15 She wrote about it not only in formal academic reports but also in a book that informed and thrilled laymen？around the world. 她不仅在正式的学术报告中，还在⼀本书中对⼤海进⾏了描述。

这部书使世界各地不了解海洋的⼈感到感动，海洋对他们来说不再陌⽣。

thrill：v. 使激动，使震颤 n. 使⼈兴奋的事，⼀阵强烈的情绪（快乐，激动，恐惧等） eg：　He felt a thrill the moment he entered the Golden Hall. 当他⾛进⾦⾊⼤厅他感到⽆⽐兴奋。

He was thrilled at the good news. 好消息使他兴奋极了。

It was a thrilling film of violence and murder. 这是⼀部有关暴⼒和谋杀的刺激⼈的电影。

layman ：门外汉，外⾏⼈ eg：Sorry， I am unable to tell you more about the structure of the building， for I am a layman in architecture 。

自考综合英语（二）下册详解第十四课上

1. Early Kinship with Nature 早期与⾃然结友 Carson's love of Nature in her childhood kinship ：（written） a feeling of being close eg： As he had lived in the village for ten years during the cultural revolution， he felt a sense of kinship with the young migrant workers from the village. 因为他在⽂化⾰命期间在那个村⼦⾥⽣活了⼗年，他对来⾃那个村的年轻民⼯有⼀种亲切感。

2. She is at ease with them 她与树林⾥的⽣灵在⼀起感到轻松舒畅。

be/feel at （one's ）ease： be completely relaxed （⼼情）轻松。

The young girl will make a good nurse for she feels most at ease with small children. 那个年轻姑娘会成为⼀个好保育员，因为她与⼩孩⼦在⼀起感到⼗分轻松 3. It was comforting to suppose that the stream of life would flow on through time in whatever course God had given it-without interference by one of the drops in that stream-man 设想这⽣命之泉，按照上帝指定的历程，将永远奔流不息⽽不会受到⼈类－这泉中的⼀滴⽔珠－的⼲预，真令⼈感到欣慰。

One felt comfortable and relaxed to think that life would go on forever along the way Nature has directed free from interference by man. one of the drops in that stream： in the stream of life man is one of the creatures. 4. The little girl， like many people， feels that these wonders of Nature are precious andpermanent. depend on sb./sth. （for sth.）：依靠，依赖……⽽获得 eg：　The country depends on its oil-rich neighbours for its oil supply. 这个国家依靠其⽯油丰富的邻国供应⽯油。

自考英语二第十三单元讲义

Unit 13 Text ALive and Learn活到老，学到老participate vi.参与, 参加, 分享, 分担 participate in 参加e.g. She never participates in any of our discussions, does she? valedictory a.告别的，告辞的n.告别词potential adj.潜在的, 可能的, 势的, 位的n.潜能, 潜力graduation n.毕业, 毕业典礼, 刻度, 分等级generation n.产生, 发生, 一代, 一代人major n.<美>[教]主修课, [律]成年人adj.主修的, 成年的, 大调的vi.主修majority n.大多数e.g. The majority of the employees have university degrees. administration n.管理, 经营, 行政部门likely adj.很可能的, 合适的, 可靠的, 有希望的adv.或许, 很可能costly adj.昂贵的, 贵重的option n.选项, 选择权, [经]买卖的特权institutionalize v.使制度化或习俗化, 使送进专门机构standardize vt.使标准化，使统一admission n.录取；进入；录取commit vt.犯(错误), 干(坏事), 把...交托给, 提交, 答应负责commit oneself to sth.作出承诺reinforce vt.加强，增强indicator n.指示物，指示者，指标 indicate v.指示pursuit n.追求，探索 pursue vt.追求，寻找in pursuit of 追求e.g. Many women find it difficult to conbine pursuing a career with having children.exploratory a.探索的，探求的 explore v.探索productive a.高产的，多产的superficial a.表面的，肤浅的abnormality n.变态，畸形convince vt.使确信, 使信服convince somebody of something convince sb.to do something Good grades and a good job are easy to get. A good education is a different story. 好分数和好工作都不难获得，但接受良好的教育却是另一回事。

自考综合英语（二）下册详解第十三课上

1.It is a great pleasure to tell how I served my apprenticeship as a businessman. 我很⾼兴谈谈我是怎样见习办实业的。

这⾥apprenticeship是⽐喻义。

卡耐基在本⽂中所讲的并不是他怎样学习经商，⽽是记叙了他不满13岁时开始在棉纺⼚当⼩⼯的情况。

但他把他少年时期这段经历看成是他⼀⽣成功创业（包括创建慈善事业）的“学徒期”（他在第六段中把这段时间称为“我以后办实业见决期的前奏”，即my preparation of the subsequent apprentice as a businessman），因为这段艰苦⽣活的磨难使他终⾝受益。

serve： spend a period of time learning a trade/ in a post/in prison 当学徒；任职；服刑， eg： He has served in the army for three years. 他已经服了三年兵役。

eg：　Franklin Roosevelt served 4 terms as U.S. President. 富兰克林？罗斯福当了四任美国总统。

eg：　The man is serving a three-year sentence for bribery. 他因受贿被判⼊狱3年，正在服刑。

eg：　After serving a three-year apprenticeship in a garment factory， the young man was employed as a tailor. 在⼀家服装⼚当了3年学徒之后，那年轻⼈被聘任为裁缝。

2. But there seems to be a questionpreceding his： Why did I become a businessman？ precede：（formal） to come or go before sb. /sth. in time，order， position， etc； to happen before sth. 先于，位于……之前，优先 eg：　A loud roar preceded the earthquake. 巨⼤的轰鸣声之后发⽣了地震。