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2020年全国自学考试英语试题和答案

2020年全国自学考试英语试题和答案

全国自学考试《英语(二)》真题绝密★启用前髙等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语(二)试卷(专卡)本试卷共8页,满分100分,考试时间150分钟。

考生答卷前必须将自己的姓名和准考证号写在答题卡上。

必须在答题卡上答题,写在试卷上的答案无效。

第一部分:阅读判断(第1?10题,每题1分,共10分)下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C。

在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。

Red Nose DayRed Nose Day (RND) is a well-known event in the UK. The aim of the day is to raise money for Comic Relief. This is a charity that helps people in need in Africa and in the UK.Comic Relief was started in 1985 by Richard Curtis. He wrote the famous films “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “Notting Hill”. Richard started Comic Relief in response to the severe famine in Ethiopia. It’s called Red Nose Day as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear! The money made from selling red noses goes to the charity.Red Nose Day takes place every two years in the spring. It is now so well established that many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday.The slogan for the last RND was “Do Something Funny for Money.” The money that was collected was used to help fund projects in such areas as education and mental health. Money-raising events take place on this day all over the country and many schools participate. People also donate money by post, inbanks, by phone using a credit card and online.In the evening of Red Nose Day a telethon takes place on the BBC TV channels. This is like a television marathon (马拉松)that shows some of theevents of the day and reports how the money raised will be spent. People also upload videos of local charity events onto the Internet.So, if you are ever in the UK on Red Nose Day,you will know why you find normal people wearing red noses and doing silly things! It’s all for a good cause!1.Red Nose Day is a famous event in Britain.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. Comic Relief aims to help people all over the world.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. Richard Curtis is a well-known actor and film director.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4.Many people wear a red nose on Red Nose Day.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. Red Nose Day takes place every year.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. Red Nose Day has become an official national holiday.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7.The funnier people look, the more money they collect.A. True B- False C. Not Given8. People give money to Comic Relief in many ways.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9.Many schools take part in the money-raising events on Red Nose Day.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. The Red Nose Day telethon has attracted lots of film stars.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given第二部分:阅读选择(第?15题,每题2分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项,并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。

最新4月全国自学考试英语科技文选试题及答案解析

最新4月全国自学考试英语科技文选试题及答案解析

全国2018年4月自学考试英语科技文选试题课程代码:00836PART A: VOCABULARYI. Directions: Add the affix to each word according to the given Chinese, making changes when necessary.(8%)1. artificial 人工制品 1. __________________2. fiction 虚构的 2. __________________3. coincide 巧合 3. __________________4. organic 无机的 4. __________________5. sphere 半球 5. __________________6. technology 生物技术 6. __________________7. formid 可怕的7. __________________8. harmony 和谐的8. __________________II. Directions: Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases below in its proper form.(12%)stand for exposure to at work on the edge of short ofend up focus on a host of give off a sense ofin memory of comply with9. We were on a hill, right _________ the town.10. UNESCO _________ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.11. I am a bit _________ cash right now, so I can’t lend you anything.12. The milk must be bad, it’s _________ a nasty smell.13. The traveler took the wrong train and _________ at a country village.14. The material will corrode after prolonged _________ acidic gases.15. _________ problems may delay the opening of the conference.16. The congress opened with a minute’s silence _________ those who died in the struggle for the independence of their country.17. Tonight’s TV program _________ homelessness.18. He promised to _________ my request.19. Farmers are _________ in the fields planting.20. She doesn’t sleep enough, so she always has _________ of fatigue.III. Directions: Fill in each blank with a suitable word given below.(10%)birth to unmarried had premature among were between such past The more miscarriages or abortions a woman has,the greater are her chances of giving birth to a child that is underweight or premature in the future,the research shows.Low birthweight (under 2500g) and premature birth(less than 37 weeks)are two of the major contributors to deaths 21 newborn babies and infants. Rates of low birthweight and 22 birth were highest among mothers who 23 black, young or old, poorly educated, and 24 . But there was a strong association 25 miscarriage and abortion and an early or underweight 26 , even after adjusting for other influential factors, 27 as smoking, high blood pressure and heavy drinking. Women who had 28 one, two, or three or more miscarriages or abortions in the 29 were almost three, five, and nine times as likely to give birth130 an underweight child as those without previous miscarriages or abortions.21. _________ 22. _________ 23. _________ 24. _________ 25. _________26. _________ 27. _________ 28. _________ 29. _________ 30. _________PART B: TRANSLATIONIV. Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, each using one of the given words or phrases below. (10%)precede replete with specialize in incompatible with suffice for31.上甜食前,每个用餐者都已吃得很饱了。

山东省2024年4月高等教育自考专业英语试题

山东省2024年4月高等教育自考专业英语试题

山东省2024年4月高等教化自学考试专业英语试题(课程代码:00196 考试时间:150分钟)留意事项:答案必需写在答题卡规定的区域内,未按要求作答的答案无效。

Please write all the answers on the Answer Sheet.(请把全部答案写在答题卡上)I、Choose the best answer for each blank(10points)在每个小题列出的四个备选项中只有一个是符合题目要求的,请将其选出并将答题卡的相应代码涂黑。

错涂、多涂或未涂均无分。

(很大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)1. We are interested in _____ you have told us.A. all whatB. allC. whichD. that2. I wish I ______to the movies with him last Sunday.A. did goB. wentC. have gone D .had gone3. Had the doctor been available,the child______.A. could not dieB. would not have diedC. would not dieD. could not have died4. Peter didn’t like his new partner, and ______.A.neither did IB. Ididn’t alsoC.I don’t tooD. Neither I did5. A power failure completely ______the cake he was baking.A. damageB. weakenC. spoiledD. injured6. We all like the teacher because of his nice ______of humor.A skill B. feelings C. principal D. sense7Mr.Smith is ______a very old man but in fact he is only fifty.A. apparentlyB. evidentlyC. obviouslyD. clearly 8.This machine works very well so long as no one ______with it.A. opposesB. interruptsC. bothersD. interferes9.London is one of the important_ _____centers of the world.A. principalB. go afterC. go withD. go without10. The young girl wanted a hat to ______her dress.A. go overB. go afterC. go withD. go withoutII、Reading Comprehension(30 points)阅读下列短文,在每个问题后所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案,并将答题卡的相应代码涂黑。

2020年4月全国综合英语(二)自考试题及答案解析

2020年4月全国综合英语(二)自考试题及答案解析

2020年4月全国综合英语(二)自考试题及答案解析全国2019年4月高等教育自学考试综合英语(二)试题课程代码:00795Ⅰ.语法、词汇。

用适当的词填空。

从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出一个正确答案,并在答题纸上写上所选答案的字母。

(本大题共25小题,每小题1分,共25分)Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(25 points)1.I should say confidence comes not ______from how other people look at us as from how welook at ourselves.A. so muchB. as muchC. this muchD. that much2.The George Washington Bridge is a double-deck bridge across ______Hudson River.A. aB. anC. theD. /3. “Which books are yours?”“Oh, ______over there, of course.”A. thisB. thatC. theseD. those4. Television, ______ came into being in 1939, did not becomecommon until the early 1950s.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. it5. Many car accidents occur _______ drunk driving.A. due toB. thanks toC. becauseD. for6. Finally after working hard for five years Jane ______ able to save her fare to Europe.A. isB. wasC. will beD. would be7.when we reached the cinema, the film _____ started, for there were no people at the entrance.A. should haveB. ought to haveC. had to haveD. must have8. The doctor suggested that the patient ________on a diet but he couldn’t resist the temptation ofrich food.A. goesB. goC. wentD. gone9. You’d better leave _____usual. The heavy traffic onMonday mornings may hold you up.A. early thanB. early thenC. earlier thanD. earlier then10. No sooner _______home than he was asked to go on another business trip.A. had he arrivedB. he had arrivedC. has he arrivedD. he has arrived111. The teacher emphasized that ______of us should read the essay three times.A. each everyoneB. all and every oneC. each and every oneD. each someone12. _____the false banknote looked genuine, it did not stand up to close examination.A. SinceB. AsC. Even asD. Even though13.If yo u don’t hurry up, the train _______by the time we get to the station.A. has leftB. will have leftC. will leaveD. would have left14. When I ran into Mary at the supermarket yesterday, I smiled at her, but she ______me andwalked on.A. missedB. overlookedC. ignoredD. neglected15. If you fail to adapt ______the quickly changing society, you will be behind the times.A. withB. againstC. forD. to16.My fat her is deeply concerned with the gove rnment’s ______policies.A. economicalB. economyC. economicD. economics17. In his 27-year imprisonment, Mandela, a South African leader, was ______his political rights.A. deprived ofB. deprived offC. deprived fromD. deprived with18.Scientists have spent years researching into the ______of sleeping pills on the human brain.A. affectB. effectC. impactD. influence19. Only a few people have ______to the confidential energy data.A. accessB. admissionC. permissionD. entrance20. CCTV reported that ______the snowstorm, at least five houses collapsed and three peoplewere killed.A. on any account ofB. on every account ofC. on account ofD. on this account of21. The government is _______ every effort to reduce the accident rate in coal mines.A. takingB. makingC. catchingD. putting22. The three sales representatives of this company will be ______with a trip to France.A. offeredB. awardedC. rewardedD. given23. Contrary ________popular opinion, eating less does not help you lose weight.A. toB. withC. againstD. into24. An inventor needs to have a creative and _____mind.2A. imaginableB. imaginativeC. imaginaryD. imaging25.The law protects equal rights for all citizens, _____race, religion or sex.A. without regard toB. with regard ofC. regardless toD. regardless ofⅡ.完形填空。

2020年自学考试《英语(二)》真题卷及答案

2020年自学考试《英语(二)》真题卷及答案

全国高等教育自学考试试题英语(二)试题第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10题,每题1分,共10分)下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C,并将所选答案的代码(指A、B或C)填在答题纸的相应位置上。

The Stranger Who Changed My LifeIt was a sunny morning in the spring of 1966. I was driving a taxi,looking for a customer. While passing New York Hospital,l found a man running down the hospital steps,waving at me.I stopped. The man reached the taxi and jumped in. “ The Airport,please,“ he said. As always,I wondered about my passenger. Was this man a talker? After a few moments,he started saying,“How do you like driving a taxi?”‘s i t’ s OK,”I said. “I make a living and meet interesting people sometimes.”“ What do you do?” I asked.“I am a doctor at New York Hospital. ”Many times during long rides,l’d developed a good relationship with my passengers and received very good advice from them. This time I decided to ask for his help,”Could I ask a favor of you?”He didn't answer. “I have a son,15,a good kid. He wants a job this summer. is it possible that you get one for him?”He still wasn't talking, and I was starting to feel foolish. Finally, he said, “ Well, my students have a summer research project. Maybe he could join in. Have him send me his school record. ”He left his address and paid me. It was the last time I ever saw him.Robbie sent off his grades the next morning. And gradually this incident was forgotten. Two weeks later, when I arrived home from work, Robbie handed me a letter. He was informed to call Dr. Plum for an interview.Robbie got the job. The following summer, Robbie worked at the hospital again, but this time, he was given more responsibility. Then, he worked at the hospital for a third summer and gradually developed a love of medical profession.Near graduating from college, Robbie applied to and was admitted to New York Medical College. After getting his medical degree, Robbie, the son of a taxi driver, became a doctor at Columbia Medical Center.1. The doctor shouted at the taxi driver for a ride.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. The doctor wanted to go to the railway station by taxi.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. The taxi driver liked talking with his customers.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. The taxi driver had two children.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. The taxi driver became Dr. Plum' s friend.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. The doctor wrote a recommendation letter for Robbie.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. Robbie joined in a summer research project.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. Robbie gradually got interested in medicine.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. Robbie finally became a doctor at New York Hospital.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. Big opportunities can come out of ordinary meetings.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given第二部分:阅读选择(第11~15题,每题2分,共10分)Talk to Your Kids about Their Eating Habits CarefullyWeight is never an easy subject. It can be risky for parents to raise the issue of eating habits and weight with their kids.“No kid ever lost weight because his mother told him he was fat,” a friend told me when I was worried about my son’s weight.It turns out she was right, according to a new study. The study was directed by Dr. Berge at University of Minnesota. She found that kids whose parents discussed eating in a healthy way were les. s likely to have eating problems. But 64% of the kids whose parents focused on their weight turned to unhealthy eating behaviors. Some kids went on extreme diets, and others even ate no food. So eating disorders were caused. Things were worse when fathers joined in the discussions with their daughters and focused on weight. “Fathers should never comment on their daughters’weight,” says Berge.Instead, she suggests, fathers should focus on their daughters' interests. That can help them feel loved and confident enough to work on their weight issues.How should parents talk to kids about. eating behaviors? According to Berge, they should avoid focusing on how much their kids weigh. They should talk to them about being healthy. Don't compare them with others. Ideally, both parents should share the responsibility. If that' s not possible, choose the parent whose words cause the least amount of stress and who demonstrates healthy eating.11. The writer' s friend advised her not to .A. worrv about her son's weightB. take the risk of gaining weightC. change her own eating habitsD. talk to her son about his weight12. The study found that some kids had fewer eating problems because they ________.A. learned to eat healthilyB. took part in the studyC. focused on their weightD. believed the scientists13. When told about their fatness, some kids _____________.A. felt helplessB. became angryC. began to eat no foodD. refused to take any advice14. If a father focuses on his daughter' s interests, she will feel ____________.A. amusedB. encouragedC. surprisedD. challenged15. When taking to their kids about eating behaviors, parents should ______________.A. focus on being healthyB. use short and simple wordsC. respect their kids' viewsD. compare their kids with others第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第16~25题,每题1分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务:(1)从第16—20题后所给的6个选项中为第①~⑤段每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)从第21~ 25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项,分别完成每个句子,并将所选答案的代码(指A、B、C、D、E或F)填在答题纸的相应位.Plagiarism(剽窃)①You just found some good .stuff on the Web for your science report. You copy a paragraph and paste it into your report. Then you continue your research. But you just made a big mistake. You committed plagiarism. Plagiarism is when you use someone else' s words or ideas and pretend that they are yours. It' s not allowed in school, college, or beyond.②The word" plagiarism" comes from Latin. It means stealing a person' s ideas. But it' s not always easy to tell what is plagiarism and what is not. Sometimes, it's accidental. You really intended to do your own work, yet ended up with some sentences that sound just like something you’ve read.③Though plagiarism can be accidental, it's sometimes done on purpose. That' s just being lazy. By copying whole paragraphs from different places, you don't have to spend the time thinking about the subject, gathering your own thoughts about it, and then putting them into original words. Cut, paste, and you’re done.④Most schools are pretty strict about plagiarism, If you’re caught, your graduation will be delayed or worse. At the very least, you’re probably going to fail the assignment. When you’re older and in college, some schools will kick out students who plag iarize. When you’re kicked out of one college, it can be hard to get into another.⑤To be on the safe side, always make it clear where the information comes from. You need to write references. That’s a list of the sources you used for a project or report. To do that, you’re need to know the author, the title, and the date it was published. If you write something really great, maybe some day someone will quote you in a report.Task 116. Paragraph①:17. Paragraph②:1 8. Paragraph③:19. Paragraph④:20. Paragraph⑤:Task 221. You commit plagiarism when you ________22. Sometimes it is hard to tell whether_________23. Copying whole paragraphs can ____________.24. Once caught for plagiarism,_______________25. If you publish something great, people may____.第四部分:填句补文(第26~30题,每题2分,共10分)下面的短文有5处空白,短文后有6个句子,其中5个取自短文,请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置,以恢复文章原貌,并将所选答案的代码(指A、B、C、D、E或F)填在答题纸的相应位置上。

2020年4月自考英语(一)试题及答案解析

2020年4月自考英语(一)试题及答案解析

2018年4月自考英语(一)试题第一部分选择题(共50分)I. V ocabulary and Structure (10 points,1point for each)从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案,并在答题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。

1. ______ the sun,the moon looks the biggest object in the sky.A. Except forB. BesidesC. ExceptD. Other than2. When they join the work force,their employers and associates alike will soon realize that the behavior of these rude young people is closer to ______ of animals than civilized individuals.A. thoseB. whichC. whatD. that3. Although there is no doubt that _____ people benefit from heart surgery,critics of our health-care systems point out that the emphasis on the surgical treatment of the disease has three clear disadvantages.A. a great deal ofB. a great amount ofC. a great number ofD. the number of4. If I ______ a little earlier,I would have caught the train.A. leftB. would leaveC. leaveD. had left5. _______ their common aim may seem good,people probably do not realize that dieting can do harm to their health.A. AsB. ThoughC. IfD. Since6. We should be ______ of the views of others,even if we disagree with them.A. kindB. considerateC. tolerantD. capable7. Rude people are those whose behavior shows little respect for the rules that the majority _____.A. haveB. ownC. followD. like8. There is great pleasure in watching wildlife in natural or near-natural environments,and tourism can _____ the income of countries.A. add toB. take toC. keep toD. see to9. He helped me and I hope I can do something for him ______.A. in turnB. for returnC. by turnD. in return10. We can come to the _____ that the more we practice,the more skillful we will be.A. traditionB. generationC. conclusionD. factII. Cloze Test (10 points,1 point for each)下列短文中有十个空格,每个空格有四个选项。

2020年4月全国自考英美文学选读试题及答案解析

2020年4月全国自考英美文学选读试题及答案解析

1A . The Return of the NativeB . Tess of the D 'Urbervilles全国 2018年4月历年自学考试 英美文学选读试题课程代码: 00604I. Multiple Choice ( 40 points in all, 1for each )Select from the four choices of each item the one that best answer the question or completes the statement. Write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.establishment of the form of the modern novel.of the 20 th -century English poetry.time.5.William Blake 's central concern in the Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience is _________________which gives the two books a strong social and historical reference. A . youthhood B . childhood C .happinessD . sorrow6.All of the following works are known as Hardy 's “novels of character and environment EXCETP.1. The Renaissance is actually a movement stimulatedby a series of historical eventsEXCEPTA . the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek cultureB . the vast expansion of British colonies in North AmericaC . the new discoveries in geography and astrologyD . the religious reformation and the economic expansion 2. Henry Fielding has been regarded by some«as “_”,for his contribution to theA . Father of the English NovelB . F ather of the English PoetryC . Father of the English DramaD . F ather of the English Short Story3. T .S . Eliot 's most important single poemhas been hailed as a landmark and a modelA . The Hollow ManB . The Waste LandC . Murder in the CathedralD . Ash Wednesday4.G eorge Bernard Shaw 's play established his position as the leading play-wright of hisA .Widowers 'Houses B . Too True to Be Good C .Mrs. Warren 's Profession D . Candida29. Among the following writers ______________ created the verse novel by adopting the novelistic presentation of characters. A . Robert Browning B . Matthew Arnold C .Alfred TennysonD . Edward Fitzgerald10. “ Iits a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good for-tune, must be in want of a wife. ”The quoted part is taken from _____________________ . A .Jane EyreB . Wuthering HeightsC .Pride and PrejudiceD . Sense and Sensibility11. Because of her sensitivity to universal patterns of human behavior, ____________ has brought the English novel ,as an art of form, to its maturity. A . Charlotte Bront ? B . Jane Austen C .Emily Bront ?D .Ann Radcliffe12. Shelley 's greatest achievement is his four-act poetic drama _________ , which is an exultant work in praise of humankind 's potential. A . AdonaisB . Queen MabC .Prometheus UnboundD .A Defence of Poetry13. The assertion that poetry originates from “emotion recollected in tranquility ”belongs toB . Samuel Taylor ColeridgeC . Robert Southey 14. All of the followingpoems by William Wordsworth are masterpieces on nature EXCEPTC . Jude the ObscureD . Far from the Madding Crowd7.Among the works by Charles Dickens ___________ presents his criticism of the Utilitarian principle that rules over the English education system and destroys young hearts and minds. A . Bleak House B . Pickwick Paper C . Great ExpectationsD . Hard Times8. The most distinguishing feature of Charles Dickens 'works is his A . simple vocabularyB . bitter and sharp criticismC .character-portrayalD . pictures of happinessA . William Wordsworth D . William Blake精品自学考试资料推荐3All of the followi ng are stream -of- con scious ness no vels EXCEPT 16. Shakespeare 's four greatest tragedies are ____________ . A . Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, Hamlet B .Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice C . Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, MacbethD .Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Hamlet17.As one of the greatest masters of English prose, _______________ defined a good style as “properwords in proper places ”. A .Henry Fielding B . Jonathan Swift C .Samuel JohnsonD . Alexander Pope18.All of the following novels by Daniel Defoe are the first literary works devoted to the study of problems of the lower-class people EXCEPT __________________________ . A .Robinson Crusoe B . Captain Singleton C .Moll FlandersD . Colonel Jack19. Among the three major works by John Milton ____________________ is indeed the only generally acknowledged epic in English literature since Beowulf. A .Paradise Regained B . Samson Agonistes C .LycidasD . Paradise Lost20.English Romanticism, as a historical phase of literature, is generally said to have ended in 1832 with .A .the passage of the first Reform Bill in the ParliamentB .the publication of Wordsworth and Coleridge 'sLyrical BalladsC .the publication of T .S .Eliot 's The waste LandD .the passage of the Bill of Rights in the Parliament21.Contrary to the traditional romance of aristocrats, the modern English novel gives a realistic presentation of life of ________ .A .I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud B . “An Evening Walk C . Tintern AbbeyD . “The Solitary Reaper15. A . Pilgrimage B . UlyssesC . Mrs. DallowayD . Tess of the D 'UrbervillesA.the common English people B.the upper classC.the rising bourgeoisie D.the enterprising landlords22.The major concern of _________ fiction lies in the tracing of the psychological development of his characters and in his energetic criticism of the dehumanizing effect of the capitalist industrialization on human nature.A.John Galsworthy 's B.Thomas Hardy 's C.D.H.Lawrence 's D.Charles Dickens '23.The Nobel Prize Committee highly praised ___________ for “his powerful style-forming mastery ofthe art”of creating modern fiction.A.Ezra Pound B.Ernest HemingwayC.Robert Frost D.Theodore Dreiser24.In 1950, ________ was awarded the Nobel Prize for the anti-racist Intruder in the Dust .A .William Faulkner B.Robert FrostC.Ezra Pound D.Ernest Hemingway25.Herman Melville wrote his semi-autobiographical novel _________ concerning the sufferings of a genteel youth among brutal sailors.A.Typee B.RedburnC.Moby-Dick D.Mardi26.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and, especially, its sequence _____________ proved themselves to be the milestone in the American literature.A.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn B.Life on the MississippiC.The Gilded Age D.Roughing It27.The Portrait of A Lady is generally considered to be ___________ masterpiece, which describes the life journey of an American _____________ in a European cultural environment.A . Henry Adams '…widow B. William James '…girlC. Henry James'…girlD. Theodore Dreiser's…widow28. Hawthorne intended to ________ in The Scarlet Letter.A . tell a story of parental loveB.tell a story of sin and bloody violence4C.call the readers back to the plantation way of livingD.reveal the human psyche after they sinned29.“The dignity of movement of an iceberg is due to only one-eighth of it being above water. ”This “iceberg”analogy is put forward by ______ .A.Mark Twain B.Ezra PoundC.William Faulkner D.Ernest Hemingway30.In many of Hawthorne 's stories and novels, the Puritan concept of life is condemned, or the Puritan past is shown in an almost totally negative light, especially in his ______________________ and The Scarlet Letter .A .Twice-Told Tales B.The Blithedale RomanceC.The Marble Faun D.The House of the Seven Gables31 .The white whale, Moby Dick, symbolizes ______________________ for Melville, for it is complex,unfathomable, malignant, and beautiful as well.A .societyB .natureC.ocean animals D .both A and C32.After the American Civil War, the literary interest in the so-called “reality ”of life started a new period in the American literary writings know an the Age of __________ .A .RealismB .Reason and Revolution C.Romanticism D .Modernism33.H .L .Mencken considered _______ “the true father of our national literature ”.A.Bret Harte B .Mark TwainC.Washington Irving D .Walt Whitman34.Altogether, Emily Dickinson wrote 1775 poems, of which only ___________ had appeared during her lifetime. A.three B .fiveC.seven D .nine35.The _______ Age of the 1920s characterized by frivolity and carelessness is brought vividly to life in The Great Gatsby . A.Lost B .JazzC.Reason D .Gilded36.Robert Frost is generally considered a regional poet whose subject matters mainly focus on the landscape and people in __________ .5A.the west B .the southC.Alaska D .New England37.As _______ saw it, poetry could play a vital part in the process of creating a new nation. It could enable Americans to celebrate their release from the Old World and the colonial rule.A .Wordsworth LongfellowB .William BryantC.Walt Whitman D .Robert Frost38.Walt Whitman is a poet with a strong sense of mission, having devoted all his life to the creation of the “single ”poem, ________ .A.The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock B .The Waste LandC.Murder in the Cathedral D .Leaves of Grass39.Realism was a reaction against Romanticism and paved the way to ___________ .A .ModernismB .ScientismC.Post-Modernism D .Feminism40.Mark Twain employed an unpretentious style of __________ in his novels which is best describeda i ”as “vernacular ”.A .standard EnglishB .Afro-American English C.colloquialism D .urbanismII.Reading Comprehension ( 16 points in all,4 for each )Read the quoted parts carefully and answer the questions in English. Write your answers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.41.“ Shall cI ompare thee to a summer's day?Thou art more lovely and more temperate:Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,And summer 's lease hath all too short a date:”Questions:A .Identify the poet and the poem from which the quoted lines are taken.B.Name the figure of speech employed in the poem.C.What is the theme of the poem?642.“Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? —You think wrong!… And if God had gifted me with some beauty, and much wealth, I should have made it as hard for you to leave me, as it is now for me to leave you ------------------- i t is my spirit that addresses your spirit; just as if both had passed through the grave, and we stood at God 's feet, equal—as we are!”Questions:A.Identify the author and the novel from which the quoted part is taken.B.To whom is the speaker speaking?C.What does the quoted part imply about the speaker?43.“The woods are lovely, dark and deep,But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep. ”Questions:A .Identify the poet and the poem from which the quoted lines are taken.B.What does the word “sleep”mean?C.What idea do the four lines express?44.“Icelebrate myself, and sing myself,And what I assume you shall assume,For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.I loafe and invite my soul,I learn and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.”(from Walt Whitman 's “Song of Myself”)Questions:A .Whom does “myself”refer to?B.How do you understand the line “I loafe and invite my soul ”?C.What does “a spear of summer grass”indicate?III.Questions and Answers (24 points in all, 6 for each )Give a brief answer to each of the following questions in English. Write your answers inthe corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.745.“‘ Myboy! 'said the old gentleman, leaning over the desk. Oliver stated at the sound. He might be excused for doing so, for the words were kindly said, and strange sounds frighten one. He trembled violently, and burst into tears. ”( from Charles Dickens 'Oliver Twist ) Explain why Oliver Twist started first, then trembled violently and burst into tears when the words were “kindly ”said.46.It is said that B. Shaw 's play, Mrs. Warren 's Profession, has a strong realistic theme, which fully reflects the dramatist 's Fabianist idea. Try to summarize this theme briefly.47.“In your rocking-chair, by your window dreaming, shall you long, alone. In your rocking-chair, by your window, shall you dream such happiness as you may never feel. ”( from Theodore Dreiser 's Sister Carrie )What idea can you draw from the “rocking-chair ”?48.Why are naturalists inevitably pessimistic in their view?IV.Topic Discussion ( 20 points in all, 10 for each )Write no less than 150 words on each of the following topics in English in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.49.Daniel Defoe 's novel Robinson Crusoe was a great success partly because the protagonist was a real middle-class hero. Discuss Crusoe, the protagonist of the novel, as an embodiment of the risingmiddle-class virtues in the mid-eighteenth century England.50.“‘My faith is gone! 'cried he( Goodman Brown ) ,after one stupefied moment. ‘There is no good on earth; and sin is but a name. Come, devil! For to thee is this world given. '”( from Nathaniel Hawthorne 's “Young Goodman Brown ”)Make a comment on this passage.8。

2020年4月全国英美文学选读自考试题及答案解析

2020年4月全国英美文学选读自考试题及答案解析

全国2019年4月高等教育自学考试英美文学选读试题课程代码:00604全部题目用英文作答,并将答案写在答题纸相应位置上,否则不计分。

PART ONE (40 POINTS)Ⅰ.Multiple Choice (40 points in all, 1 for each)Select from the four choices of each item the one that best answers the question or completes the statement. Write your correct answer on the answer sheet.1.“And we will sit upon the rocks, /Seeing the shepherds feed their flocks,/By shallow rivers to whose falls/Melodious birds sing madrigals.” The above lines are t aken from ______.A. Milton’s Paradise LostB. Marlowe’s “The Passionate shepherd to His Love”C. Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 18”D. John Donne’s “The Sun Rising”2.The English Renaissance period was an age of ______ .A. poetry and dramaB. drama and novelC. novel and poetryD. romance and poetry3.Here are four lines taken from Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene: “But on his brest a bloudie Crosse he bore,/The deare remembrance of his dying Lord,/For whose sweete sake that glorious badge he w ore,/And dead as living ever him adored.” Who is the “dying Lord” discussed in the above lines?A. BeowulfB. King ArthurC. Jesus ChristD. Jupiter4.In Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, Antonio could not pay back the money he borrowed from Shylock, because ______.A. his money was all invested in the newly-emerging textile industryB. his enterprise went bankruptC. Bassanio was able to pay his own debtD. his ships had all been lost5. Which of the following statements best illustrates the theme of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18?A. The speaker eulogizes the power of Nature.B. The speaker satirizes human vanity.C. The speaker praises the power of artistic creation.D. The speaker meditates on man’s salvation.6. In English poetry, a four-line stanza is called ______.A. heroic coupletB. quatrainC. Spenserian stanzaD. terza rima7. “Let not Ambition mock their useful toil,/Their homely joys, and destiny obscure;/Nor Grandeur hear with a disdainful smile /The short and simple annals of the poor.”The above lines are taken from .A. Alexander Pope’s Essay on CriticismB. Coleridge’s “Kubla Khan”1C. John Donne’s “The Sun Rising”D. Thomas Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”8. By making the truth-seeking pilgrims suffer at the hands of the people of Vanity Fair, John Bunyan intends to show the prevalent political and religious ______of his time.A. persecutionB. improvementC. prosperityD. disillusionment9. The 18th century witnessed a new literary form-the modern English novel, which, contrary to the medieval romance, gives a ______ presentation of life of the common people.A. romanticB. realisticC. propheticD. idealistic10. As a whole, ______is one of the most effective and devastating criticisms and satires of all aspects in the then English and European life—socially, politically, religiously, philosophically, scientifically, and morally.A. Moll FlandersB. Gulliver’s TravelsC. Pilgrim’s ProgressD. The School for Scandal11. An honest, kind-hearted young man, who is full of animal spirit and lacks prudence, is expelled from the paradise and has to go through hard experience to gain knowledge of himself and finally to have been accepted both by a virtuous lady and a rich relative .The above sentence may well sum up the theme of Fielding’s work .A. Jonathan Wild the GreatB. Tom JonesC. The Coffe-House PoliticianD. Amelia12. In Sheridan’s The School for scandal, the man who wins the hand of his beloved as well as the inheritance of his rich uncle is ______ .A. Charles SurfaceB. Joseph SurfaceC. Sir Peter TeazleD. Sir Benjamin Backbite13. Which of the following works best represents the national spirit of the 18th-century England?A. Robinson CrusoeB. Gulliver’s TravelsC. Jonathan Wild the GreatD. A Sentimental Journey14. Shelley’s masterpiece, Prometheus Unbound, is a verse drama, which borrows the basic story from ______ .A. the BibleB. a German legendC. a Greek playD. One Thousand and One Nights15. In the first part of the novel Pride and prejudice, Mr. Darcy has a (n) ______ of the Bennet family .A. high opinionB. great admirationC. low opinionD. erroneous view16. In Byron’s poem “Song for the Luddites,” the word “Luddite” refers to the ______ .A. workers who destroyed the machines in their protest against unemploymentB. rising bourgeoisie who fights against the aristocratic classC. descendents of the ancient king ,LudD. poor country people who suffered under the rule of the landlord class17. Mr. Micawber in David Copperfield and Sam Well in Pickwick Papers are perhaps the best ______ characters created by Charles Dickens.2A. comicB.tragicC. roundD.sophisticated18. A typical feature of the English Victorian literature is that writers became social and moral ______ , exposing all kinds of social evils.A. revolutionariesB. idealistsC. criticsD. defenders19. “Is it not sufficient for your infernal sel fishness, that while you are at peace I shall writhe in the torments of hell?”(Heathcliff uttered the sentence in the death scene of Catherine from Chapter XV of Wuthering Heights.) The word “hell” at the end of the quoted sentence refers to ______ .A. HeavenB. HadesC. the next worldD. this world20. A typical Forsyte, according to John Galsworthy, is a man with a strong sense of ______ ,who never pays any attention to human feelings.A. justiceB. humorC. moralityD. property21. “He was silent with conceit of his son. Mrs. Morel sniffed, as if it were nothing.”(Sons and Lovers by wrence)From the above quotation, we can see that Mrs. Morel’s attitude to her husband is ______ .A. sincerely warmB. genuinely kindC. seemingly angryD. merely contemptuous22. A boy makes a quest of his idealized childish love through painful experience up to the point of losing his innocence and coming to see the drabness and harshness of the adult world.The above sentence may well sum up the major theme of ______.A. Eliot’s poem The love Song of J. Alfred PrufrockB. Bernard shaw’s play Mrs. Warren’s ProfessionC. Joyce’s story ArabyD. Lawrence’s story The Horse Dealer’s Daughter23. Linguistically, compared with the writings of Mark Twain, Henry James’s fiction is noted for his ______.A. frontier vernacularB. rich colloquialismC. vulgarly descriptive wordsD. refined elegant language24. Which of the following statements about Washington Irving is NOT true?A. Literary imagination should breed in a land rich in the past culture.B. He is preoccupied with the Calvinistic view of original sin and the mystery of evil.C. His stories are among the best of the American literature.D. Some of his works are based on the materials of the European legendary tales.25. Which of the following is NOT one of the main ideas advocated by Emerson, the chief spokesman of New England Transcendentalism?A. As an individual, man is divine and can develop and improve himself infinitely.B. Nature exercises a healthy and restorative influence on human beings.C. There exists an emotional communication between an individual soul and the universal “Oversoul.”D. Evil and sin are ever present in human heart and will pass on from one generation to another.”326. Whitman’s poems are characterized by all the following features EXCEPT ______ .A. the strict poetic formB. the free and natural rhythmC. the easy flow of feelingsD. the simple and conversational language27. “Then all colla psed, and the great shroud of the sea rolled on as it rolled five thousand years ago.” In the quoted sentence, the author might imply that ______.A. nothing changes in the 5000 years of human historyB. man’s desire to conquer nature can only end in his o wn destructionC. nature is evil as it was 5000 years agoD. nature has the ultimate creative power28. “Standing on the bare ground,—my head bathed by the blithe air, and uplifted into infinite space ,—all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eye-ball. I am nothing. I see all. The currents of the Universal Being circulate through me; I am part or particle of God.”The above passage is taken from ______.A. Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s CabinB. Cooper’s “Leatherstocking Tales”C. Emerson’s “Nature”D. Dreiser’s Sister Carrie29. Which of the following works best illustrates the Calvinistic view of original sin?A. Stowe’s Uncle Ton’s CabinB. James’s The Portrait of a Lady.C. Hemingway’s A Farewell to ArmsD. Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter.30. Beside symbolism, all the following qualities EXCEPT ______are fused to make Melville’s Moby-Dick a world classic.A. narrative powerB. psychological analysisC. speculative agilityD. optimistic view of life31. In all his novels Theodore Dreiser sets himself to project the ______ American values. For example, in Sister Carrie, there is not one character whose status is not determined economically.A. PuritanB. materialisticC. psychologicalD. religious32. In Daisy Miller,Henry James reveals Daisy’s ______ by showing her relatively unreserved manners.A. hypocrisyB. cold and indifferenceC. grace and patienceD. Americanness33. The raft with which Huck and Jim make their voyage down the Mississippi River may symbolize all the following EXCEPT ______.A. a return to natureB. an escape from evils, injustices, and corruption of the civilized societyC. the American society in the early 19th centuryD. a small world where people of different colors can live friendly and happily34. Emily Grierson, the protagonist in Faulkner’s story “A Rose for Emily,” can be regarded as a symbol for all the following qualities EXCEPT______.A. old valuesB. rigid ideas of social statusC. bigotry and eccentricityD. harmony and integrity435. As a Modernist poet ,Pound is noted for his active involvement in the ______ .A. cubist school of modern paintingB. Imagist MovementC. stream-of-consciousness techniqueD. German Expressionism36. The statement that a boy’s ni ght journey to an Indian village to witness the violence of both birth and death provides all the possibilities of a learning experience may well sum up the major theme of ______ .A. Faulkner’s story “A Rose for Emily”B. Hemingway’s story “Indian Camp”C. Irving’s story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”D. James’s story “Daisy Miller”37. Which of the following plays by O’Neill can be read autobiographically?A. The Hairy ApeB. The Emperor JonesC. The Iceman ComethD. Long Day’s Journey Into Nig ht38. When we say that a poor young man from the West tried to make his fortune in the East but was disillusioned in the quest of an idealized dream, we are probably discussing about ______’s thematic concern in his fiction writing.A. Henry JamesB. Scott FitzgeraldC. Ernest HemingwayD. William Faulkner39.After his experiences in the forest, Young Goodman Brown returns to Salem ______.A. desperate and gloomyB. renewed in his faithC. wearing a black veilD. unaware of his own sin40. According to Mark Twain, in river towns up and down the Mississippi, it was every boy’s dream to some day grow up to be ______.A. Methodist preacherB. a justice of the peaceC. a riverboat pilotD. a pirate on the Indian oceanPART TWO (60POINTS)Ⅱ.Reading comprehension(16 points,4 for each)Read the quoted parts carefully and answer the questions in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.41. “One short sleep past, we wake eternally,And death shall be no more; d eath, thou shalt die.”Questions:A. Identify the poem and the poet.B.What does the word “sleep” mean?C. What idea do the two lines express?42. “Never did sun more beautifully steepIn his first splendor, valley, rock, or hill;Ne’er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep!5The river glideth at his own sweet will:Dear God! The very houses seem asleep;And all that mighty heart is lying still!”(William Wordsworth’s sonnet: “Composed upon Westminster Bridge” September 3, 1802) Questions:A. What does the word “glideth” in the fourth line mean?B. What kind of figure of speech is used by wordsworth to describe the “river”?C. What idea does the fourth line express?43. “With Blue—uncertain stumbling Buzz—Between the light—and me—And then the Windows failed—and thenI could not see to see—”Questions:A. Identify the poem and the poet.B. What do “Windows” symbolically stand for?C. What idea does the quoted passage express?44. “‘Is dying hard, Daddy?’‘No, I think it’s pretty easy, Nick, It all depends.”’Questions:A. Identify the work and the author.B. What was Nick preoccupied with when he asked the question?C. Why did the father add “It all depends” after he answered his son’s question?Ⅲ. Questions and Answers(24 points in all, 6 for each)Give brief answers to each of the following questions in English. Write your answers in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.45. It is said that B. Shaw’s play, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, has a strong realistic theme, which fully reflects the dramatist’s Fabiani st idea. Try to summarize this theme briefly.46. Emily Bronte used a very complicated narrative technique in writing her novel Wuthering Heights.Try to tell Bronte’s way of narration briefly.47. “In your rocking-chair, by your window dreaming, shall you long, alone. In your rocking-chair, by your window, shall you dream such happiness as you may never feel.” The two sentences are taken from Theodore Dreiser’s novel, Sister Carrie. What idea can you draw from the “rocking-chair”?48. The literary school of naturalism was quite popular in the late 19th century. What are the major characteristics of naturalism?Ⅳ. Topic Discussion(20 points in all, 10 for each)Write no less than 150 words on each of the following topics in English in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.49. Discuss the possible theme in W.B. Yeats’s “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” and how t hat theme is presented in the poem.50. “My faith is gone!” cried he (Goodman Brown), after one stupefied moment. “There is no6good on earth; and sin is but a name. Come, devil! For to thee is this world given.”Comment on this passage from Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown”.7。

最新4月全国自考外贸英语写作试题及答案解析

最新4月全国自考外贸英语写作试题及答案解析

全国2018年4月自学考试外贸英语写作试题课程代码:00097请将答案填在答题纸相应位置上Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. (在下列各题中选择一个最佳答案填空。

)20%1. The ______ will have a rotating honorary chairman.A. Board of DirectorsB. Boards of DirectorC. boards of directorD. Board Directors2. Only one of the job applicants can keyboard as fast as ______.A. mineB. myselfC. ID. me3. Because of the construction decline, ______ housing is available.A. fewerB. lessC. leastD. more4. Checking accounts differ ______ saving accounts.A. withB. onC. betweenD. from5. After inspection of the above shipment, they found 6 cases ______.A. lossB. missingC. missedD. losing6. It might have been ______ who made the bid.A. himselfB. hisC. himD. he7. ______ must be done to solve this problem.A. EverythingB. SomethingC. Some thingD. Anything18. She is unhappy with ______ of the order.A. your handleB. your handlingC. you handleD. you handling9. A committee of four men and five women ______ to be appointed in this week’s meeting.A. wereB. wasC. isD. are10. The President has asked for budget cuts, and Congress has indicated ______ willingness to legislate some of them.A. itsB. theirC. it’sD. his11. The outer packing of the black tea in small wooden cases looks ______.A. attractiveB. attractivelyC. beautyD. beautifully12. ______ you have entered your new office building, you probably would like to refurnish it.A. Now thatB. So thatC. ForD. Because13. In addition to setting the price of a product, business firms must decide ______ to offer special discount and credit terms to their customers.A. ifB. whichC. whateverD. whether14. I think your sister is old enough to know ______ to spend all her money on fancy goods.A. better thanB. thanC. other thanD. rather than15. I have received ______ professional training.A. three-monthB. three-monthsC. a three-monthD. three-month’s16. ______ our general agent, you would also have to look after the advertising.A. BeB. ForC. To beD. As17. Although ______ primarily to promote trade relations, these agreements also foster2technological cooperation.A. designedB. they are to be designedC. it is designedD. they are being designed18. The importer will submit references if these ______ given in the preliminary negotiations.A. are notB. had not beenC. has not beenD. were not19. The goods are urgently needed. We ______ hope you will deliver them immediately.A. in the caseB. soC. thereforeD. for20. We appreciate your suggestion ______ establish agency relationship between our two banks.A. thatB. forC. weD. toPart Two: Questions 21-30There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.(下列每句各有一个错误,找出错误并改正。

2020年4月全国英语阅读(一)自考试题及答案解析

2020年4月全国英语阅读(一)自考试题及答案解析

全国2019年4月高等教育自学考试英语阅读(一)试题课程代码:00595PART ONE (70 POINTS)I.TEXT COMPREHENSIONThe following comprehension questions are based on the texts you have learned, and each of them is provided with 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the best answer to each question and write the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points, 1 point each)1.In Gifts of the Magi, the two possessions Mr. and Mrs. Young took great pride in are ( ). A.Jim’s watch and Della’s hairB.Jim’s watch and Dell’s combsC.Della’s combs and Jim’s watch-chainD.Della’s hair and Jim’s watch-chain2.In No Marriage, No Apologies, Mrs. Frishberg said,“I’m not against the institution of marriage. We just never get around to it.”The underlined sentence means .A.we never have the courage to face the problem directlyB.we never go so far as to consider the matterC.we never overcome the obstacles of marriageD.we never finish discussing the problem with each other3.Lisabetta’s brot hers decided to put an end to her secret love affair by killing Lorenzo because they .A.thought that he would snatch their beautiful sister away from themB.considered the secret love affair a shame to the familyC.worried that Lorenzo would inherit the family fortuneD.looked upon Lorenzo as inferior to them in social rank4.The Wife of Bath intends to show with her tale that .A.men should be obedient to their wivesB.knights should be loyal to the King and the QueenC.women should be obedient to their husbandsD.husbands should be young and loving5.In Mark Twain’s The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Simon Wheeler is . A.a good-natured and extremely talkative old manB.fond of making fun of people with his long talesC.most curious about betting and dog fightD.a well-trained frog and the best jumper in Calaveras County16.According to The value of Education, our purpose of educating children is to . A.choose a proper system of educationB.educate them only for the aim of educating themC.accustom them to varied lifeD.make them intelligent citizens7.The child in A Day’s Wait kept tight control over himself throughout the day because he . A.was afraid that he would die if he lost control over himselfB.thought he was going to die and he must show courage in the face of deathC.wanted to recover quickly so that he could go hunting with his fatherD.did not want to be a bother to and a burden on others8.Rip Van Winkle is taken from The Sketch Book, a collection of essays, sketches, and tales written by .A.Benjamin Franklin B.Thomas PaineC.Washington Irving D.O.Henry9.According to the passage English World-wide, many Third World people oppose the use of English in their countries because .A.they consider it a form of cultural imperialismB.the English language has produced racismC.other languages are easier to learnD.they are against modernization in general10.Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, summed up the four chief qualities of money some 2,000years ago as being durable, distinct, and portable.A.divisible B.definiteC.deficient D.decisive11.In New Applications, the illegal plan first came to Miriam when she discovered by accidentthat .A.Al Cropin’s grand scheme was not pract icalB.the home-type computer improved the market conditionsC.the latest version of home-type computers was actually compatible with the one in her office D.everyone could use the terms to refer to the computer and its application software12.According to The Story of the Bible, Noah’s drunkenness and behavior most probably reflectthat .A.people easily forgot their past mistakesB.people tended to enjoy a peaceful lifeC.Noah wanted to escape from his lonelinessD.Noah lacked the companionship of his children13.The Statue of Liberty reminds people of all the following EXCEPT .A.American democracy2B.friendship between America and FranceC.the support of FranceD.the journey of pilgrims14.According to the information in Gateway to the USA, New Y ork City was a bitter disillusionment tosome immigrants in that .A.it turned out to be a wretched placeB.there was no gold in the cityC.the competition was severe in the cityD.there was the language problem15.It can be concluded from the story The Perfect Match that .A.computers can be used to make every decision in people’s livesB.natural interactions are essential for human beingsC.marriage brings unexpected changes in people’s livesD.people tend to hide their true feeling before marriage16.From about the 5th century through the 15th century, Latin was regarded as all of the followingEXCEPT .A.the most suitable language in the worldB.the second language of educated people in EuropeC.a subject taught in schools and in collegesD.the language of the church17.In style, the story True Love is .A.a real love story B.an autobiographyC.a journalistic report D.a satirical fantasy18.In Bricks from the Tower of the Babel, the writer Jessica Davidson provides a detailedexplanation for .A.the construction of the towerB.the structure and sound system of EsperantoC.internationalization of some natural languagesD.the Indo-European language family19.According to The Merchant of Venice, all the following words can be used to describe PortiaEXCEPT .A.wise B.courageousC.merciful D.cautious20.Hollywood became an ideal site for shooting motion pictures chiefly because . A.most of the glamorous movie stars lived thereB.famous film corporations operated thereC.the climate there was sunny and mildD.the studio chiefs liked it very much3II.READING COMPREHENSIONIn this part there are 4 reading passages followed by 20 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. You should decide on the best answer or the best choice to complete the statement and write the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points, 2 points each)Passage 1When you’re negotiating with someone, listen for the messages that he or she might be sending to you. For example, the word “difficult”does not mean the same as impossible. Imagine you’re staying in a hotel, and you want to change your room. The manager’s answer of,“That would be very difficult, sir”,does not mean that he is saying “no.”It just means that he wants to know what you are prepared to offer him in return for the change of room.If you are buying a new car, and want to pay less than the price being asked, then the salesman’s comment, “I’m sorry, but we never negotiate on the price”, means that they do negotiate on other things, like the delivery time, or the “extra”that might be available as part of the purchase. In the same car showroom, if the salesman says, “Sorry, I can’t negotiate prices”, then your response should be to ask who can. The message the salesman is sending suggests that his boss is the one you need to be talking to.In all of these situations, the message is never communicated in clear terms. In any negotiation, the two “players”wish to get as much out of it as they can, of course. In the three examples above, the salesmen and the hotel manager are hoping that you will accept their price or conditions —but their “messages”make it clear that there may be room for movement and compromise. In a successful negotiation, the two sides move towards each other and reach agreement on conditions that satisfy both sides.21.The hotel manager’s answer “That would be very difficult, sir”implies .A.you can change the room if you find some excuseB.someone else has paid more for the room under discussionC.the room is available if an extra sum of money is offeredD.someone else has booked the room in return for more money22.When the salesmen tell you that they never negotiate on the price, you can . A.negotiate the price with the managerB.demand to see the one who canC.find out other possibilities in the purchaseD.accept the price without any further negotiation23.This passage is intended for .A.managers B.customers4C.salesmen D.scholars24.The passage tells us how to .A.send massages in a negotiationB.become a successful salesmanC.profit from business transactionsD.receive messages in a negotiation25.It can be safely concluded from the passage that .A.at least two players should be in the room for communicationB.a lot can be inferred from what is actually stated in a negotiationC.you should never communicate your ideas in clear termsD.you should play the roles of a salesman and manager in a negotiationPassage 2Following football hero O.J.Simpson’s arrest in June 1994 for the murder of his ex-wife and one of her friends, Newsweek and Time magazines ran the same police mug shot of Simpson on their covers. Newweek’s version was a straight reproduction. Time electronically manipulated the photo to darken it and achieve a gloomy and threatening look that emphasized Simpson’s unshaven cheeks and African-American skin color. The alteration offended many readers and raised an increasingly familiar question: In an age of computer-controlled images, can anyone still trust a photograph?Altering a digitized image(数码技术相片), as Time did for its cover, has been one of the fastest-growing, most far-reaching, and most controversial(有争议的) techniques in contemporary photography. With this method a photograph is scanned(扫描), digitized (converted into a set of numeric values), and entered into a computer from which the operator can control the image almost in any way imaginable: add, delete, or change the position of visual elements; modify tones and colors; create montages; combine photographs; and even create entirely imaginary scenes. The digitized image can be stored in a data base, output as a print(底片) or transparency(透明胶片), or converted for video-screen display.Electronic image manipulation arrived in force in the 1980s with a new type of computers that cost on the order of $500,000 or more and occupied and entire room. More compact and far less expensive desktop systems soon appeared, capable of, at least, limited image control and available at chain-store prices.The ever-rising flood of digitized visual information may not, as some critics fear, fatally destroy the certainty of photographic evidence. Yet many observers agree that both suppliers and consumers of photographic information must exercise greater care than before to tell fact from falsehood in the images they use.526.Which of the following magazines was accused of distorting the murderer’s photograph by many readers?A.Time. B.Newsweek.C.Washington Post. D.Not mentioned in the passage27.Nowadays, electronic image alterations are .A.unbearably expensiveB.more expensive in the StatesC.only available in chain storesD.far less expensive than before28.The digitized alteration technique is .A.developing with great careB.very capable and developing rapidlyC.strongly criticized due to its easy accessD.fatal in destroying the certainty of photographic evidence29.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A.With digitized alteration techniques, a photograph may be scanned, digitized and altered. B.With digitized alteration techniques, the digitized images can be stored in a data base or transformed for video-screen display.C.With digitized alteration techniques, both suppliers and consumers of photographic information are able to tell fact from falsehood in the image they use.D.With digitized alteration techniques, it is possible for the computer operators to control the image almost in any conceivable way.30.W hat is the author’s attitude toward the technique of digitized image manipulation? A.Critical. B.Objective.C.Indifferent. D.Supportive.Passage 3The importance of symbols as a source of cultural diversity can be seen in the dress codes and hairstyles of different societies. In most situations, the symbolism of clothing and hairstyles communicates different messages ranging from political beliefs to identification with specific ethnic or religious groups. The tartan(格子呢) of a Scottish clan, the black leather jacket and long hair of a motorcycle gang member in the United States, and the veil of an Islamic woman in Saudi Arabia provide a symbolic vocabulary that creates cultural diversity.Many examples of clothing styles could be used to illustrate how symbols are used to produce cultural diversity. Consider, for instance, changing dress codes in the United States. During the 1960s, many young people wore jeans, sandals, and beads to symbolize their rebellion against6what they conceived as the conformist inclinations of American society. By the 1980s, many of the same people were wearing “power suits”as they sought to advance up the corporate ladder.An example of how hairstyles can create meaningful symbolic codes can be seen in a group known as the Rastafarians(sometimes known as Rastas or Rastaman) of Jamaica. The majority of the people of Jamaica are of African descent. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, they were brought to Jamaica by European slave traders to work on plantations. The Rastafarians are a specific religious group within Jamaica who believe that Haile Selassie(1892-1975), the former emperor of Ethiopia, whose original name was Ras Tafari, was the black Messiah who appeared in the flesh for the redemption of all blacks exiled in the world of white oppression. Rastafarian religion fuses Old Testament teachings, Christian mysticism, and Afro-Jamaican religious beliefs. The Rastafarian movement originated as a consequence of harsh economic, political, and living conditions in the slums of Jamaica.In the 1950s, during the early phase of the Rastafarian movement, some male members began to grow their hair in “locks”or “dreadlocks”to symbolize their religious and political commitments. This hairstyle became well known in Western society through reggae(强节奏黑人音乐) music and Rasta musicians such as the late Bob Marley. Rastafarians derive the symbolism of the dreadlock hairstyle of the Rastafarians from the Bible. They view the unshaven man as the natural man and invoke Samson as one of the most important figures in the Bible. Dreadlocks also reflect a dominant symbol within the Rastafarian movement, the lion, which is associated with Haile Selassie, one of whose titles was the “Conquering Lion of Judah(犹大).”To simulate the spirit of the lion, some Rastas do not cut their hair, sometimes growing their locks 20 inches or more.Thus, to a great extent, culture consists of a network of symbolic codes that enhance values, beliefs, worldviews, and ideologies within a society, Humans go to a great length to create symbols that provide meaning for individuals and groups. These symbolic meanings are a powerful source of cultural diversity.31.What is the main idea of this selection?A.Hairstyles and dress codes identify political beliefs in diverse societies.B.The Rastafarian movement symbolized a religious and political commitment.C.Symbols provide meaning and a satisfaction of biological needs in society.D.Hairstyles and dress codes can be important symbols of cultural diversity in different societies.32.The author uses the examples of the Scottish tartan, the motorcycle jacket, and the Islamic veilto show .A.the political power of dress codes in different societies7B.the diversity of clothing styles throughout the worldC.dress codes that symbolize different ethnic and religious groupsD.the resistance to change of culturally different groups33.The author suggests that the young people wearing jeans in the 1960s wore “power suits”inthe 1980s because .A.styles changed B.the American government changedC.their attitudes and goals changed D.both outfits symbolized rebellion34.All of the following are true of the Rastafarians EXCEPT .A.they believe that Emperor Haile Selassie was the black MessiahB.they are the original natives of JamaicaC.they are a religious group with political commitmentsD.they formed as a result of harsh living conditions in Jamaica35.The Rastafarian movement began .A.at the beginning of the nineteenth centuryB.around the middle of the twentieth centuryC.before European slave traders arrivedD.in the early eighteenth centuryPassage 4A child who has once been pleased with a tale likes, as a rule, to have it retold in identically the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as sacred texts. It is always much better to tell a story than read it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce what, in the actual circumstances of the time and the individual child, is an improvement on the printed text, so much the better.A charge made against fairy tales is that they harm the child by frightening him or arousing his sadistic impulses. To prove the latter, one would have to show in controlled experiment that children who have read fairy stories were more often guilty of cruelty than those who had not. Aggressive, destructive, sadistic(虐待狂的) impulses every child has and, on the whole, their symbolic verbal discharge seem to be rather a safety valve than an incitement to overt action. As to fears, there are , I think, well-authenticated cases of children being dangerously terrified by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises from the child having heard the story once. Familiarity with the story by repetition turns the pain of fear into the pleasure of a fear faced and mastered.There are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that they are not objectively true, that giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets, etc., do not exist; and that, instead of indulging his fantasies in fairy tales, the child should be taught how to adapt to reality by studying history and mechanics. I find such people, I must confess, so unsympathetic and peculiar that I do8not know how to argue with them. If their case were sound, the world should be full of madmen attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a broomstick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their enchanted girlfriend.No fairy story ever claimed to be a description of the external world and no sane child has ever believed that it was.36.The author considers that a fairy story is more effective when it is .A.repeated without variation B.treated with respectC.adapted by the parent D.set in the present37.Fairy stories are a means by which children’s impulses may be .A.beneficially channeled B.given a destructive tendencyC.held back until maturity D.effectively suppressed38.According to the passage great fear can be stimulated in a child when the story is . A.in a realistic setting B.heard for the first timeC.repeated too often D.dramatically told39.The advantage claimed for repeating a fairy story to young children is that it . A.makes them come to terms with their fearsB.develops their power of memoryC.convinces them there is nothing to be afraid ofD.encourages them not to have ridiculous beliefs40.The author’s mentioning of broomsticks and telephones is meant to suggest that . A.fairy stories are still being made upB.there might be confusion about different kinds of truthC.people try to modernize old fairy storiesD.there is more concern for children’s fears nowadaysIII.SKIMMING AND SCANNINGIn this part there are 3 reading passages followed by 10 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 answers marked A,B,C and D. Skim or scan the passages, then decide on the best answer or the best choice to complete the statement and write the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points,1 point each)Passage 1When we call someone a pig or a swine, we do not mean it as a compliment. But pigs do not deserve to be used as a symbol for an insult. They are probably not as dirty as they are made out to be. According to one pig keeper, swine are very clean when allowed to live in a clean environment. He feels pigs are usually dirty simply because their keepers don’t clean their pens. In any case, no one has proven that the pig that wallows in mud prefers that to a cool bath. Furthermore, pigs are smarter than most wallows in mud prefers that to a cool bath. Furthermore, pigs are smarter than9most people think. Many farmers, for example, have observed that pigs frequently undo complicated bolts on gates in search of adventure or romance. So the next time you call someone a pig, perhaps he or she ought to be someone you wish to praise.41.This passage deals with .A.the reasons why pigs are dirtyB.people’s wrong perceptions of pigsC.how to insult or compliment peopleD.why people like to keep pigs42.One pig keeper feels that pigs will stay clean if they are .A.given cool baths every dayB.praised from time to timeC.kept in a clean environmentD.allowed to seek adventure or romance43.The detail that pigs “can undo complicated bolts on gates”supports the opinion that . A.pigs sometimes can be adventurousB.pigs are generally misunderstood by peopleC.pigs are also mischievous and romanticD.pigs are smarter than most people thinkPassage 2The large, gleaming refrigerator is the focal point of most American kitchens. It holds enough food to last many days. It is cold enough to preserve that food well. Its advantages are clear. But that big refrigerator has its drawbacks as well, although they are not usually recognized. First of all, the large refrigerator encourages the hoarding of food, obesity and other eating problems. Also, it has destroyed the pleasant custom, still common in Europe, of going to market each day. Picking out one’s fresh produce daily while cha tting with friends and neighbors is no longer a part of our lives. In addition, people’s desire to buy huge amounts of groceries just a few times a month has encouraged the growth of supermarkets and destroyed local grocery stores. Another victim of the gi ant refrigerator has been small local farmers, who can’t compete against the mega-producers favored by the supermarkets.44.According to the passage, which of the following is regarded by the author as one of the victims of the “giant refrigerator”?A.The supermarkets. B.The local grocery stores.C.The American kitchens D.The mega-producers45.From this passage, you could infer that many Europeans .A.are more economical shoppers than AmericansB.are better cooksC.enjoy eating moreD.don’t h ave “giant”refrigerators1046.The author’s tone in this passage is mainly .A.cheerful B.depressingC.critical D.optimistic47.The passage mainly deals with .A.the advantages of shopping patterns in EuropeB.disadvantages and advantages of large refrigeratorsC.fresh, healthy produce and daily meeting with friendsD.wonderful modern kitchen appliancesPassage 3Urbanization and industrialization demanded new directions in education. Public education, once a dream, now becomes a reality. Education was forced to meet new social changes. American society was getting much more complex; literacy became more essential. Secondary education, which had been almost totally in the hands of private individuals up to the time of the Civil War, gradually became a public concern. By the early 1900s there were over 7000 high schools, totaling an enrollment of over 1 million. Technological changes demand more vocational training. Subjects such as bookkeeping, typing, agriculture, woodworking, and metalworking were introduced into the curriculum. American education finally was becoming universal.Higher education also responded to the need for more and different education. The Morril Act of 1862 established state land grant colleges that taught agricultural methods and vocational subjects. While curriculums included a large number of required courses during the first two years of college, more elective subjects were added during the last two years. In 1876 Hopkins University instituted America’s first gradu ate school for advanced study. In general, American education began to respond to the complexities of the industrial age and the need for a new focus in education.48.One factor, repeatedly emphasized in the passage, is that .A.technological changes demanded more vocational trainingB.teaching methods were also changingC.higher education also responded to the need for more different educationD.education was forced to meet new social changes49.Literacy became more essential because .A.American public education was far from enoughB.American society was growing more complexC.the public was concerned about secondary educationD.far fewer subjects were introduced into the school curriculum50.In the last paragraph of the passage, the word “instituted”means .A.set up B.provided11C.set forth D.preparedPART TWO (30 POINTS)IV.WORD FORMATIONSComplete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points, 1 point each)51.(title) Being a member you to discounts on tickets.52.(essence) She has added a few characters and changed some names but this is atrue story.53.(advantage) She argued that social , such as lacking a good living condition or agood standard of education, are major causes of crime.54.(effect) She is not officially our boss, but she is in control of the office.55.(courage) It was of the young man to challenge the professor as to the potentialgenetic therapies.56.(supervise) Most health services are provided free of charge for low-income groups and atmoderate charges for others, through local and national agencies, under theof the Department of Health.57.(employ) Four out of five U.S.corporations with more than 500 now offereducational opportunities to workers, and many professional associations haveeducational programs for their members.58.(wide) The range of university courses available has tremendously in recentyears.59.(consider) The nature of Canadian households has changed over the pastquarter-century.60.(afford) Radio exposed a wider audience to country music while new, relativelyinexpensive recording technology made records available at prices. V.ANSWER THE QUESTIONSThere are 4 groups of simple questions in this part, which are based on the texts you have learned. Give a brief answer to each of the questions. Your answers must be to the point and grammatically correct. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points, 5 points each)61.In The Necklace by de Maupassant, what did Mme. Loisel strongly wish for and how do youaccount for those wishes? What is the irony in the story?(From The Necklace) 62.Why did Smiley name his frog Daniel Webster? What did Smiley try to train him to do? Forwhat purpose did he train his frog?(From The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Cavaveras County) 63.According to Bricks from the Tower of the Bable, what are the purpose, ideal features and12limitations of a universal language?(From Bricks from the Tower of the Babel) 64.According to David Givens in What Body Language Can Tell you That Words Cannot, what isbody language? What features does it have? Cite one or two examples of body language from the text.(From What Body Language Can Tell You That Words Cannot)13。

《英语科技文选》自考题及答案解析

《英语科技文选》自考题及答案解析

《英语科技文选》自考题及答案解析一、单选题(共30题,共60分)1.Why do you blame him for his poor judgment on the matter ______ he really needs is encouragement?A.when thatB.since thatC.when whatD.now thatABCD正确答案:C本题解析:译文:当他真正需要鼓励时,你为什么责备他的拙劣判断。

此题考查准确判断句子结构。

when 引导时间状语从句,what he really needs充当这个时间状语从句的主语。

2.The outline of rooftops and chimneys ________ against the pale sky.A.pulled outB.looked outC.held outD.stood outABCD正确答案:D本题解析:A 离开B 注意、留神C 提供D 显眼、突出3.Although Tom is satisfied with his academic achievement,he wonders _______ will happen to his family life .A.itB.thatC.whatD.thisABCD正确答案:C本题解析:what 引导宾语从句,并在从句中作主语。

句意:尽管汤姆对自己的学术成就很满意,但是他想知道他的家庭生活将会如何?4.During the past two decades, research has ________ our knowledge of daydreaming.A. expandedB.emergedC.descendedD.conqueredABCD正确答案:A本题解析:A 扩大B 浮现、露出C 下降D 征服5.He was specifically asked to write a play that would be ________ to the local community.A.flexibleB.accessibleC.responsibleD.capableABCD正确答案:B本题解析:A .灵活的,柔韧的B 容易理解的,好懂的C 负责任的D 有能力的6.The students are required to ________ the main ideas of the article in their own words.A.symbolizeB.minimizeC.synchronizeD.summarizeABCD正确答案:D本题解析:A 象征B 最小C 同步D 概括7.The government finally ________ all the documents relating to the war.A.releasedB.specializedC.realizedD.supposedABCD正确答案:A本题解析:A . “公开发表、公布或发布(新闻) ”B 专门从事、专攻C 意识到、领悟D 假定、猜想8._______, could you get me a Turkish conversation book?A. In this wayB.By the wayC.In no wayD.In any wayABCD正确答案:B本题解析:in this way 以这种方法by the way 顺便说in no way 决不,无论如何都不in any way 无论如何9.The professor worked for 7 hours at a ________.A.stretchB.extendC.expandD.prolongABCD正确答案:A本题解析:此题考查的是固定词组搭配。

2020年4月自考英语二真题及答案

2020年4月自考英语二真题及答案

2020年4月自考英语二真题及答案1、They took _____ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping. [单选题] *A.efficientB.beneficialC.validD.effective(正确答案)2、I don't know the man _____ you are talking about. [单选题] *A. who'sB. whose(正确答案)C. whomD. which3、His remarks _____me that I had made the right decision. [单选题] *A.ensuredB.insuredC.assured(正确答案)D.assumed4、I run out of money. Could you _______ me some?[单选题] *A. lend(正确答案)B. sellC. borrowD. buy5、The children are playing wildly and making a lot of?_______. [单选题] *A. cryB. voicesC. noises(正确答案)D. music6、68.—How ________ apples do you want?—I want two kilos. How ________ are they?—They are 5 yuan. [单选题] *A.much; manyB.many; much(正确答案)C.many; manyD.much; much7、I have to _______ my glasses, without which I can’t read the book. [单选题] *A. put upB. put awayC. put downD. put on(正确答案)8、22.Will there ________ any schools in the future? [单选题] *A.isB.areC.amD.be(正确答案)9、There are trees on both sides of the broad street. [单选题] *A. 干净的B. 狭窄的C. 宽阔的(正确答案)D. 宁静的10、——Have you()your friend Bill recently? ———No, he doesnt often write to me. [单选题] *A. heard aboutB. heard ofC. heard from (正确答案)D. received from11、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; to12、Now people can _______ with their friends far away by e-mail, cellphone or letter. [单选题] *A. keep onB. keep in touch(正确答案)C. keep upD. keep off13、_____, Martin can reach the branch of that tall tree at the gate. [单选题] *A. As a short manB. Being shortC. As he is shortD. Short as he is(正确答案)14、I knocked on the door but _______ answered. [单选题] *A. somebodyB. anybodyC. nobody(正确答案)D. everybody15、45.—Let's make a cake ________ our mother ________ Mother's Day.—Good idea. [单选题] *A.with; forB.for; on(正确答案)C.to; onD.for; in16、Nowadays more and more people travel by _______, because its safe, cheap and fast. [单选题] *A. footB. bikeC. high-speed train(正确答案)D. boat17、A small village cuts across the river. [单选题] *A. 切B. 穿过(正确答案)C. 划船D. 踢18、63.There will be? ? ? ? ??? water on the road after the heavy rain. [单选题] *A.too much(正确答案)B.much tooC.too manyD.many too19、The commander said that two _____ would be sent to the Iraqi front line the next day. [单选题] *A. women's doctorB. women doctorsC. women's doctorsD. women doctor(正确答案)20、We need two ______ and two bags of ______ for the banana milk shake.()[单选题]*A. banana; yogurtB. banana; yogurtsC. bananas; yogurt(正确答案)D. bananas; yogurts21、7.—I've got some ________.—Great! I'd like to write with it. [单选题] *A.funB.chalk(正确答案)C.waterD.time22、My daughter is neither slim nor fat and she’d like a _______ skirt. [单选题] *A. largeB. medium(正确答案)C. smallD. mini23、38.—Do you have ________else to say for your mistake?—________but sorry. [单选题] * A.anything; SomethingB.something; EverythingC.anything; Nothing(正确答案)D.something; Anything24、Guilin is _______ its beautiful scenery. [单选题] *A. famous for(正确答案)B. interested inC. fond ofD. careful with25、____ of my parents has been to my school, so they know _____ of my classmates. [单选题] *A. Neither, none(正确答案)B. No one, noneC. None, no oneD. Neither, no one26、The beautiful radio _______ me 30 dollars. [单选题] *A. spentB. paidC. cost(正确答案)D. took27、The language school started a new()to help young learners with reading and writing. [单选题] *A. course(正确答案)B. designC. eventD. progress28、David ______ at home when I called at seven o’clock yesterday evening. ()[单选题] *A. didn’tB. doesn’tC. wasn’t(正确答案)D. isn’t29、19.Students will have computers on their desks ________ . [单选题] *A.in the future(正确答案)B.on the futureC.at the momentD.in the past30、87.—Could you? ? ? ? ? ? me the way to the nearest hospital?—Sure. [单选题] * A.askB.tell(正确答案) C.talk D.speak。

2024年4月 英语自考试卷

2024年4月 英语自考试卷

2024年4月英语自考试卷第一部分:阅读判断(每题1分,共10分)阅读下面短文,并根据短文内容判断其后的句子是否正确(True),错误(False),还是未提及(Not Given)。

The Internet has become an important part of our daily lives. It provides us with a vast amount of information, from news and entertainmentto educational resources. We can use it to communicate with people all over the world through email, social media platforms, and instant messaging apps.However, the Internet also has some negative aspects. One of the major problems is the spread of false information. Some people may post untrue news or rumors on the Internet, which can cause confusion and harm to the public. Another issue is privacy. When we use the Internet, our personal information may be at risk if we are not careful.1. The Internet only offers news and entertainment. (False)2. We can communicate globally via the Internet. (True)3. False information on the Internet never causes harm. (False)4. Our privacy is always protected when using the Internet. (False)5. The Internet has both positive and negative features. (True)第二部分:阅读选择(每题2分,共10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。

最新4月全国自考英语科技文选试题及答案解析

最新4月全国自考英语科技文选试题及答案解析

全国2018年4月自学考试英语科技文选试题课程代码:00836I. Directions: Add the affix to each word according to the given Chinese, making changeswhen necessary. (10%)1. instinct 本能地2. mathematics 数学家3. reverse 不可逆转性4. quality 定性的5. subject 主观的6. spring 子孙;后代7. culture 水产养殖8. sense 感觉的9. compressed 超高度压缩的10. flaw 完美地Ⅱ. Directions: Fill in the blanks, each using one of the givenwords or phrases below in its proper form.(12%)emerge from wind up bump into in the justification ofwhat’s more under way be applicable to run out ofin phase stem from in common submit to11. Light lines occur where the light waves are____________.12. I didn’t think Jack and John had any thing____________.13. Companies are required to____________ monthly financial statements to the board.14. What results have____________ your talk?15. They are trying to find a solution that ____________all the problems.16. It is harmful to my health, and ____________, it is no good to my work.17. After the star ____________fuel, the outer portion explodes, forcing the core of the star tocollapse.18. The general began his army life as a private soldier and____________ as ruler of his country.119. When production gets ____________,a hologram of each newly manufactured propeller issuperimposed on the hologram of the defect-free model.20. He said this____________ his action.21. I____________ an old friend of mine at the gas station.22. Dependence on alcohol often ____________ unhappiness in the home.Ⅲ. Directions: Fill in each blank with a suitable word given below. (8 %)raised retrieved into provides by sheet examines depositedNew research challenges the generally accepted belief that substantial ice sheets could not haveexisted on Earth during past super-warm climate events. The study 23 researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego 24 strong evidence that a glacial ice cap, about half the size of the modern day glacial ice _25_, existed 91 million years ago during a period of intense global warming. This study offers valuable insight 26 current day elimate conditions and the environmental mechanisms for global sea level rise. The new study 27 geochemical and sea level data 28 from marine microfossils _29_ on the ocean floor 91 million years ago during the Cretaceous Thermal Maximum. This extreme warming event in Earth’s history 30 tropica locean temperatures to 35-37℃ (95-98.6°F), about 10℃18°F) warmer than today, thus creating an intense greenhouse climate.PART B: TRANSLATIONIV. Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, each using one of the given words or phrases below.(10%)be bound up with account for opt for take...for grand an array of31.父亲让我选职业,我选择当律师。

2020年4月全国自考试题及答案解析综合英语(一)试卷及答案解析

2020年4月全国自考试题及答案解析综合英语(一)试卷及答案解析

全国2018 年 4 月历年自考试题综合英语(一)试卷课程代码:00794请将答案填在答题纸相应的位置上I .用适当的语法形式或词汇填空。

从 A 、 B 、C、 D 四个选项中选出一个最佳答案,并填在答题纸相应的位置上。

(本大题共20 小题,每小题 1 分,共20 分)1.It is said that the newly-built gymnasium is three miles from here.A. away farB. far awayC. farD. away2.I ____ my talk with Tony. Let ’ s go out for a walk.A. have finishedB. had finishedD. finishedC. finish3.I am for your proposal that the discussion about future plans .A. to be put offB. be put offC. should put offD. was put off4.You will see this product wherever you go in this city.A. advertiseB. to be advertisedC. advertisedD. advertising5.Jack often complains ___ able to communicate with his parents.A. of being notB. of not beingC. being notD. not being6.We expected many club members would come to the tea party, turned up.A. only a fewB. very fewC. but a fewD. but few7.The reason _____ the little boy died was lack of medical care.A. whyB. becauseC. forD. as8. _____ the drill is, it is very useful in improving your oral English.1A. Simple you considerB. You consider simpleC. Simple as youconsiderD. As simple youconsider9.Only when I got there __ how badly the crops had been damaged.A. did I realizeB. I realizedC. then I realizedD. then did I realize10. _____ t hat this small town was exposed to various kinds of dangers.A. In 2003B. The year of 2003C. It was 2003D. It was in 200311.Smoking hurts not only the smokers, but also the people around them second-handsmoke.A. becauseB. because ofC. asD. as of12.To her disappointment, her best friend did not at her birthday party.A. turn overB. turn aroundC. turn upD. turn in13.How I wish I could bring _ my children in an environment close to nature!A. aboutB. inC. outD. up14.When the fever eventually __ , he is likely to feel tired and weak for a while.A. dies downB. dies outC. losesD. leaves15.She had to ____ after the first round because she sprained her wrist.A. run outB. drop outC. draw outD. come out16.It was Allen who ___ with the bright idea to have a barbecue near the lake.A. went upB. came alongC. went alongD. came up17.Humor is a most ____ , yet frequently neglected means of handling the difficult situations2in our lives.A. affirmativeB. affectionateC. efficientD. effective18.Hardly had he arrived at the airport he was told that the flight had been cancelled.A. thanB. whenC. beforeD. then19.The decision ____ how much money should go to education is of vital importance.A. due toB. owing toC. as toD. so as to20.I know she didn ’ t pass the qualifying exam, but really she is but stupid.A. anythingB. nothingC. somethingD. noneII .认真阅读下面两篇短文,每篇短文后有五个问题。

2023年4月高等教育自学考试英语科技文选试题

2023年4月高等教育自学考试英语科技文选试题

英语科技文选试题课程代码:00836PART A:VOCABULARYI. Directions: Add the affix to each word according to the given Chinese, making changes when necessary.(10%)1.astronomy 天体旳 1._________________2.permanent 不变旳 2. _________________3.recur 重新产生(名词) 3. _________________4.analyze 分析旳 4. _________________5.sphere 半球 5. _________________6.nutrition 营养不良 6. _________________7.runner 预兆7. _________________8.lie 位于……之下8. _________________pressed 超高度压缩旳9. _________________10.connect 使互相连接10. _________________Ⅱ. Directions: Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases below in its proper form.(10%)a host of on the edge of comply with short of end upbe bound up with stand for in memory of give off at work11.It was reported in this morning’s newspaper that the company is _____________ collapse.12.X in that math equation _____________ an unknown amount.13.I am a little _____________ time over the next few days, but perhaps we could schedule an appointment next week.14.The fire _____________ thick swirling smoke.15.After two weeks of traveling around Europe, we _____________in Paris.16.The survival of these creatures _____________ the health of the ocean.17.There is _____________ of reasons why he did n’t get the job.18.Many university buildings are dedicated _____________ important people.borers were _____________ in the fields reaping.20.If you join the club, you must _____________ its rules.Ⅲ.Directions: Fill in each blank with a suitable word given below.(10%)same bread wing other to very over it with forA woman was sitting on the beach in front of her California home and eating a sandwich when she noticed a seagull. The bird was 21 near her. It seemed to have a broken 22 .The woman took a bit of bread and threw it 23 the bird .The seagull ate the bread. Then it turned and walked slowly 24 a hill of sand and disappeared. The next day the25 bird appeared again. The woman was sad to see the seagull 26 its broken wing. Clearly, the bird couldn’t fly. Again, she gave it some 27 .And again, it slowly dragged its broken wing in the sand and disappeared over the hill. This happened every day 28 two weeks .The woman wondered, “What happens to that poor bird each day? Where does it go?” She decided to find the answer. After the bird ate the bread, the woman quietly followed 29over the hill. The bird reached the 30 side. Then it picked up its “broken” wing and flew high and straight into the summer sky.21._________22. _________23. _________24. _________25. _________26. _________27. _________28. _________29. _________30. _________PART B:TRANSLATIONⅣ.Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, each using one of the given words or phrases below.(10%)beyond one’s comprehension elucidate take…for granted perceive accessible31.在经济危机之后,人们不再认为他们房子旳价值会继续升高。

2020年自考本科英语考试真题

2020年自考本科英语考试真题

2020年自考本科英语考试真题全文共3篇示例,供读者参考篇1Title: A Review of the 2020 Self-Taught Undergraduate English Exam QuestionsIntroduction:The 2020 Self-Taught Undergraduate English Exam was highly anticipated by many students who were preparing to take the exam. The exam was known for its rigorous nature and high standards, with the questions testing a wide range of language skills and knowledge. In this review, we will take a closer look at the exam questions from 2020 and analyze their difficulty level, relevance, and overall effectiveness.Reading Comprehension:One of the key sections of the exam is the reading comprehension section, which tests students' ability to understand and analyze written texts. The passages in the 2020 exam covered a wide range of topics, from social issues to scientific research. The questions were challenging and required students to carefully read and analyze the texts in order toanswer them accurately. Overall, the reading comprehension section was well-designed and effectively tested students' reading comprehension skills.Grammar and Vocabulary:Another important part of the exam is the grammar and vocabulary section, which tests students' knowledge of English grammar rules and vocabulary. The 2020 exam included a variety of grammar and vocabulary questions, ranging from basic to advanced levels. The questions were well-constructed and tested a wide range of grammar and vocabulary topics. Students who had a solid grasp of English grammar and vocabulary were able to perform well on this section of the exam.Writing:The writing section of the exam required students to write an essay on a given topic. The topics in the 2020 exam were thought-provoking and required students to formulate their own opinions and arguments. Students were expected to write a well-structured essay with a clear thesis statement, supporting arguments, and a conclusion. The writing section tested students' ability to express their ideas in a clear and coherent manner, and those who were able to do so scored well on this section of the exam.Listening Comprehension:The listening comprehension section of the exam tested students' ability to understand spoken English. The audio clips in the 2020 exam covered a variety of topics and speakers, including interviews, lectures, and conversations. Students were required to listen carefully and answer questions based on the information they heard. The listening comprehension section was challenging but fair, and students who were able to focus and concentrate were able to perform well on this section of the exam.Conclusion:Overall, the 2020 Self-Taught Undergraduate English Exam was a challenging and comprehensive test of students' English language skills. The exam questions covered a wide range of topics and tested students' reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and listening comprehension skills. Students who were well-prepared and had a strong command of the English language were able to perform well on the exam. The 2020 exam was a rigorous test of students' English language abilities, and those who passed can be proud of their achievement.篇2The 2020 self-taught undergraduate English exam is a crucial test for many students who are pursuing a degree throughself-study. The exam covers a wide range of topics and skills, including reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking. In this article, we will analyze the 2020 exam questions and provide some tips on how to prepare for this challenging test.Reading comprehension is a significant part of the exam, testing your ability to understand and analyze written texts in English. The passages in the reading section can vary in length and complexity, covering topics such as literature, history, science, and current events. It is essential to practice reading a variety of texts in English to improve your comprehension skills. Remember to pay attention to the main ideas, supporting details, and overall purpose of each passage.The writing section of the exam typically requires you to write an essay on a given topic. You may be asked to express your opinion, analyze a problem, or provide a persuasive argument. To prepare for this section, practice writing essays on different topics and focus on organizing your ideas coherently,using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. Remember to proofread your work carefully to avoid errors.In the listening section, you will listen to a series of conversations, lectures, and speeches in English and answer questions based on what you hear. It is essential to practice listening to English audio materials regularly to improve your listening skills. Try to focus on understanding the main ideas, details, and speakers' attitudes and opinions.The speaking section of the exam requires you to participate in a conversation or give a short presentation in English. To prepare for this section, practice speaking English with a partner or recording yourself speaking on different topics. Focus on articulating your ideas clearly, using correct pronunciation and intonation, and responding to questions or prompts effectively.In conclusion, the 2020 self-taught undergraduate English exam is a challenging test that requires preparation and practice in all language skills. To succeed in the exam, make sure to read and analyze English texts, write essays on various topics, listen to English audio materials, and practice speaking English regularly. By improving your language skills and familiarizing yourself with the exam format, you can increase your chances of achieving a high score. Good luck on the exam!篇32020 National College Entrance Examination for Self-study Students English Exam QuestionsPart I Listening Comprehension (30%)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news broadcasts. At the end of each news item, there will be aten-second pause. During the pause, you must read the questions and the answer choices, and then listen to the news item again. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter.News Item One: Fire in Residential Building1. What caused the fire in the residential building?A. Faulty wiringB. A gas leakC. A cigarette buttD. Children playing with matches2. How many people were injured in the fire?A. TwoB. FourC. SixD. EightNews Item Two: Earthquake in South Asia3. What was the magnitude of the earthquake?A. 6.5B. 7.2C. 7.9D. 8.34. How many casualties have been reported so far?A. Over 100B. Over 200C. Over 300D. Over 400News Item Three: Wildfire in National Park5. How many acres of land have been affected by the wildfire?A. 100B. 500C. 1000D. 15006. What is the primary cause of wildfires in the national park?A. Lightning strikesB. Human activityC. Drought conditionsD. ArsonSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear a dialogue and a passage. Both the dialogue and the passage will be read twice. After each dialogue or passage, there will be several questions. The questions will be read once. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter.Dialogue: Buying a Train Ticket7. What time does the train depart?A. 8:15B. 9:00C. 9:30D. 10:008. How much is the ticket for a senior citizen?A. $5B. $10C. $15D. $20Passage: Job Interview Tips9. What is the first tip given for job interviews?A. Dress appropriatelyB. Arrive earlyC. Bring a copy of your resumeD. Research the company10. According to the passage, which of the following is a common mistake in job interviews?A. Speaking too loudlyB. FidgetingC. Not making eye contactD. Arriving lateSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear four short passages. Each passage will be read twice. After each passage, you will be given ten seconds to answer the questions. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter.Passage One: Weather Forecast11. What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. SunnyB. CloudyC. RainyD. Snowy12. What is the expected high temperature for tomorrow?A. 60°FB. 75°FC. 85°FD. 90°FPassage Two: Traveling to a Foreign Country13. What is the purpose of the speaker's trip?A. BusinessB. VacationC. EducationD. Family visit14. What is the speaker's nationality?A. BritishB. AmericanC. ChineseD. AustralianPassage Three: Favorite Book Genre15. What is the speaker's favorite book genre?A. MysteryB. RomanceC. Science fictionD. Historical fiction16. Where does the speaker usually buy books?A. BookstoreB. LibraryC. OnlineD. Secondhand marketPassage Four: Exercise Routine17. How many times a week does the speaker exercise?A. ThreeB. FourC. FiveD. Six18. What is the speaker's favorite type of exercise?A. RunningB. YogaC. WeightliftingD. SwimmingPart II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Section A: VocabularyDirections: There are ten incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answer on the answer sheet.19. The new employee showed ___________ by completing all her tasks ahead of schedule.A. efficiencyB. efficiencyC. efficiencyD. efficiency20. The ___________ of the old building was a hazard to its occupants.A. constructionB. constructionC. constructionD. construction21. I need to make a ___________ with the bank to discuss my mortgage payment.A. appointmentB. appointmentC. appointmentD. appointmentSection B: GrammarDirections: There are ten incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answer on the answer sheet.22. If the weather ___________ better, we would have gone camping.A. isB. wasC. wereD. had been23. The company ___________ a new product next month.A. launchesB. will launchC. has launchedD. has been launching24. John was ___________ tired that he fell asleep during the meeting.A. soB. suchC. tooD. verySection C: Error CorrectionDirections: There are ten sentences in this section. Each sentence contains one error. Underline and correct the error. Write your correction on the answer sheet.25. Most people prefers to watch movies at home rather than in a cinema.26. The director asked each of the actors to memorize their lines before the rehearsal.27. This is the first time she has been to London and is very excited to see all the sights.Part III Reading Comprehension (40%)Passage One: The Benefits of ReadingReading is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary and grammar skills. In addition, reading can expand your knowledge on a variety of topics. It can also relax your mind and reduce stress. Make reading a regular part of your daily routine to reap these benefits.29. What is one benefit of reading mentioned in the passage?A. Reduce stressB. Improve cooking skillsC. Build muscleD. Learn to play an instrument30. According to the passage, why should reading be a regular part of your daily routine?A. To increase stressB. To avoid learning new thingsC. To relax the mindD. To limit vocabularyPassage Two: Environmental ConservationProtecting the environment is crucial for the survival of future generations. Simple actions like recycling, reducing water usage, and using public transportation can make a big impact on the environment. Let's all do our part to keep our planet healthy.31. What is one simple action mentioned in the passage?A. LitteringB. Wasting waterC. Using public transportationD. Driving a gas-guzzling car32. Why is protecting the environment important?A. So future generations have to deal with a polluted planetB. To ensure a healthy planet for future generationsC. To use up all the earth's resourcesD. To harm naturePassage Three: Learning a Second LanguageLearning a second language has many benefits, including improved cognitive skills and job opportunities. It also allows you to connect with people from different cultures and travel to foreign countries with ease. Taking the time to learn a new language is well worth the effort.33. What is one benefit of learning a second language mentioned in the passage?A. Improved cognitive skillsB. Fewer job opportunitiesC. Difficulty connecting with peopleD. Avoiding travel34. According to the passage, why is learning a second language worth the effort?A. To limit cognitive skillsB. To avoid travelC. To connect with people from different culturesD. To stay in one placeOverall, the 2020 National College Entrance Examination for self-study students in English covered a wide range of topics including listening comprehension, vocabulary and grammar, and reading comprehension. For students preparing for the exam, it is important to practice these skills regularly and seek additional help if needed. Good luck on your exam!。

2020年4月自学考试英语二作文范文

2020年4月自学考试英语二作文范文

The Power of Perseverance in OvercomingChallengesIn the journey of life, we are constantly faced with various challenges that test our resolve and perseverance. The April 2020 Self-study English Exam II essay topic, "The Importance of Perseverance in Overcoming Difficulties," serves as a timely reminder of the significant role perseverance plays in our ability to overcome these challenges.Perseverance is the steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. It is a quality that is honed through dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to a goal. In the context of overcoming difficulties, perseverance becomes a critical factor in turning obstacles into stepping stones to success. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it is only through perseverance that we can navigate our way through them. Whether it's a challenging academic task, a personal struggle, or a professional obstacle, perseverance is what keeps us going when the going gets tough. It is the driving force that propels us forward, reminding us thatevery effort, no matter how small, contributes to thelarger goal of overcoming the difficulty.Moreover, perseverance instills in us a sense ofpurpose and direction. When we persevere, we are morelikely to stay focused on our goals, ignoring distractions and staying committed to the task at hand. This focus helps us to stay motivated and engaged, ensuring that we don't give up easily when faced with setbacks or failures.Additionally, perseverance is a great teacher. It teaches us the value of patience, determination, and resilience. Through perseverance, we learn to view failures as temporary setbacks rather than permanent roadblocks. We learn to pick ourselves up when we fall, dust ourselves off, and try again. This process not only helps us to overcome the immediate difficulty but also builds our character and strengthens our resolve.However, perseverance does not mean stubbornly sticking to one path regardless of the obstacles. It also involves adapting to changes, learning from our mistakes, andfinding new ways to approach problems. This flexibilitycombined with determination is what makes perseverancetruly powerful.In conclusion, the importance of perseverance in overcoming difficulties cannot be overstated. It is the key to turning challenges into opportunities for growth and success. As we face the challenges of life, let us remember that with perseverance, there is no limit to what we can achieve.**坚持不懈克服挑战的力量**在人生的旅途中,我们不断面临各种挑战,考验着我们的决心和毅力。

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全国2018年4月历年自考英语科技文选真题课程代码:00836PART A:VOCABULARYI. Directions: Add the affix to each word according to the given Chinese, making changes when necessary.(10%)1.astronomy 天体的 1._________________2.permanent 不变的 2. _________________3.recur 重新产生(名词) 3. _________________4.analyze 分析的 4. _________________5.sphere 半球 5. _________________6.nutrition 营养不良 6. _________________7.runner 预兆7. _________________8.lie 位于……之下8. _________________pressed 超高度压缩的9. _________________10.connect 使互相连接10. _________________Ⅱ. Directions: Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases below in its proper form.(10%)a host of on the edge of comply with short of end upbe bound up with stand for in memory of give off at work11.It was reported in this morning’s newspaper that the company is _____________ collapse.12.X in that math equation _____________ an unknown amount.13.I am a little _____________ time over the next few days, but perhaps we could schedule an appointment next week.14.The fire _____________ thick swirling smoke.15.After two weeks of traveling around Europe, we _____________in Paris.16.The survival of these creatures _____________ the health of the ocean.17.There is _____________ of reasons why he didn’t get the job.18.Many university buildings are dedicated _____________ important people.1borers were _____________ in the fields reaping.20.If you join the club, you must _____________ its rules.Ⅲ.Directions: Fill in each blank with a suitable word given below.(10%)same bread wing other to very over it with forA woman was sitting on the beach in front of her California home and eating a sandwich when she noticed a seagull. The bird was 21 near her. It seemed to have a broken 22 .The woman took a bit of bread and threw it 23 the bird .The seagull ate the bread. Then it turned and walked slowly 24 a hill of sand and disappeared. The next day the25 bird appeared again. The woman was sad to see the seagull 26 its broken wing. Clearly, the bird couldn’t fly. Again, she gave it some 27 .And again, it slowly dragged its broken wing in the sand and disappeared over the hill. This happened every day 28 two weeks .The woman wondered, “What happens to that poor bird each day? Where does it go?” She decided to find the answer. After the bird ate the bread, the woman quietly followed 29 over the hill. The bird reached the 30 side. Then it picked up it s “broken” wing and flew high and straight into the summer sky.21._________22. _________23. _________24. _________25. _________26. _________27. _________28. _________29. _________30. _________PART B:TRANSLATIONⅣ.Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, each using one of the given words or phrases below.(10%)beyond one’s comprehension elucidate take…for granted perceive accessible31.在经济危机之后,人们不再认为他们房子的价值会继续升高。

32.他是公司的首席执行官,但总是平易近人。

33.我希望我的书将阐明我们面临的复杂问题。

34.你为什么把失败视为当然呢?35.我不明白她如何能在一天之内做那么多事情。

V.Directions: Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.(15%)36.Cyberspace,of course. is bigger than a telephone call. It encompasses the millions of personal computers connected by modems-via the telephone system-to commercial online services, as2well as the millions more with high-speed links to local area networks, office E-mail systems and the Internet. It includes the rapidly expanding wireless services: microwave towers that carry great quantities of cellular phones and data traffic; communications satellites strung like beads in the geosynchronous orbit; low-flying satellites that will soon crisscross the globe like angry bees, connecting folks too far –flung or too much on the go to be tethered by wires. Someday even our television sets may be part of cyberspace, transformed into interactive “teleputers” by so-called full-service networks like the ones several cable-TV companies(including Time Warner)are building along the old cable lines, using fiber optics and high-speed switches.PART C:READING COMPREHENSIONⅥ.Directions: Read through the following passages. Choose the best answer and put the letter in the bracket.(20%)(A)An EI Nino year begins when the trade winds lessen. Without these winds to blow warm surface water to the western Pacific, sea currents pull the warm water east, along with the storms and rain. The result is drought in countries of the western Pacific and heavy rainfall in the central Pacific and along the coast of South America.The appearance of all this warm water in the east has deleterious effects on the west coast of the Americas. Deprived of cold nutrient-rich water, fish stocks plummet, as marine life either starves of migrates to other waters. Agriculture also suffers. Dry weather crops found along South America’s usually arid coasta l regions seldom survive heavy rainfall or flooding.But the climatic disruption caused by EI Nino stretches far beyond the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Ocean currents that pull the warm water toward South America create winds that blow across Central America and the Caribbean, into the Atlantic. These break apart storm clouds heading toward southern Africa. The result is drought there.Plenty is known about EI Nino destructive potential, but the phenomenon itself remains frustratingly mysterious. Despite years of research, climatologists are still unable to predict how destructive an EI Nino will be when it arrives. However, progress is being made on forecasting when one will occur. This is vital because if enough warning is given, steps can be3taken to limit the destruction and suffering that follow a bad EI Nino. At the very least, farmers would know whether to plant dry or wet weather crops.Of more concern is the possible relationship between EI Ninos and global warming. Climatologists believe that EI Ninos will become more frequent and more severe in a warmer world. There is no conclusive evidence to support this, but it may be significant that the two most destructive EI Ninos on record occurred in the last two decades of the twentieth century, which were the warmest on record.If it turns that EI Nino is affected by global warming, this news portends badly for the future. It would mean that even a very small increase in the average global temperature could totally alter the world’s weather patterns. Thi s would upset many ecosystems and could result in widespread starvation, epidemics, and the extinction of certain key species. EI Nino is widely seen as a curse. But, if it makes us more aware of global warming,we may one day remember it as a blessing.37.What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Damages from EI Nino to the Americas.B. The need for early EI Nino forecasting.C. Damages from and issues about EI Nino.D. The relationship between EI Nino and global warming.38.How does the warm water in the eastern Pacific affect the west coast of the Americas?A. Fish are out of stock.B. Sea water is cold and rich in nutrients.C. There is more rain than usual along the coast of South America.D. The coast of South America is no longer fit for crop growing.39.According to the passage, which of the following is true of EI Nino prediction research?A. It will help people know more about ecosystems and further develop their consciousness of environmental protection.B. It may help wipe out EI Nino from the earth in the future.C. With early prediction, people could take steps to decrease the destruction and suffering brought by EI Nino.D. It may be useless because it is impossible for human beings to change a natural phenomenon.440.Which of the following is the author most likely to agree?A. There is a close relationship between EI Nino and global warming.B.EI Nino will become more severe if the global warming is more serious.C. It can’t be said for certain right now that EI Nino is closely related to global w arming.D. A slight increase in global temperature could completely change the world’s weather patterns.41.By saying “we may one day remember it as a blessing,” the author suggests that having learned about EI Nino, sometime in the future, we will________.A. know how to prevent it from happeningB. take global warming more seriouslyC. take advantage of itD. care for key species more and save them from dying out(B)In the geocentric perspective from which humans viewed the solar system, its nature and structure were long misperceived. The apparent motions of solar system objects as viewed from a moving Earth were believed to be their actual motions about a stationary Earth. In addition, many solar system objects and phenomena are not directly sensible by humans without technical aids. Thus, both conceptual and technological advances were required in order for the solar system to be correctly understood.The first and most fundamental of these advances was the Copernican Revolution, which adopted a helioc entric model for the motions of the planets. Indeed, the term “solar system” itself derives from this perspective. But the most important consequences of this new perception came not from the central position of the Sun, but from the orbital position of the Earth, which suggested that the Earth was itself a planet. This was the first indication of the true nature of the planets. Also, the lack of perceptible stellar parallax despite the earth’s orbital motion indicated the extreme remoteness of the fixed stars, which prompted the speculation that they could be objects similar to the Sun, perhaps with planets of their own.Since the start of the space age, a great deal of exploration has been performed by5unmanned space missions that have been organized and executed by various space agencies. The first probe to land on another planet or moon was the Soviet Union’s Luna 2 probe, which impacted on the moon in 1959. Since then, increasingly distant planets have been reached, with probes landing on Venus in 1965, Mars in 1976, and Saturn’s moon Titan in 2005. Spacecrafts have also made close approaches to other planets: Mariner 10 passed Mercury in 1973, while the V oyager probes performed a grand tour of the solar system following their launch in 1977, with both probes passing Jupiter in 1979 and Saturn in 1980-1981. V oyager 2 then went on to make close approaches to Uranus in 1986 and Neptune in 1989. The V oyager probes are now far beyond Pluto’s orbit, and astronomers anticipate that they will encounter the heliop ause which defines the outer edge of the solar system in the next few years.Through these unmanned missions, we have been able to get close-up photographs of most of the planets and, in the case of landers, perform tests of their soil and atmosphere. Manned exploration, meanwhile, has only taken human beings as far as the Moon, in the Apollo program. The last manned landing on the moon took place in 1972, but the recent discovery of ice in deep craters in the polar regions of the moon has prompted speculation that mankind may return to the moon in the next decade or so. The long-mooted manned mission to Mars does not currently look like coming to fruition in the near future.42.What is the main idea of the passage?A. Many solar system objects cannot be seen without technical aids.B. Solar system objects move about a stationery Earth.C. Solar system objects move about a moving Earth.D. People could understand the nature of the solar system better with technological progress.43.Which of the following is true according to the Copernican Revolution?A. The planets move around the Sun.B. The Earth is a planet.C. People began to know the true nature of the planets.D. The remotest fixed stars have planets of their own.44. In the 20th century, spacecrafts reached the planets EXCEPT_________.A. the moonB. MarsC. SaturnD. Venus645.What is implied about the V oyager probes?A. They would probably reach the outer edge of the solar system.B. They traveled faster than Pluto.C. They were beyond both Uranus’ and Neptune’s orbits by the end of the 1980s.D. They traveled around Saturn several times.46. According to the passage, since the start of the space age, spacecrafts have reached the planets for _______ times.A.12B.5C.4D.11Ⅶ.Directions: Read the following passage, and then fill in the table with the information based on the passage.(10%)Hard automation can be defined as the use of delicate pieces of machinery, typically to produce the same item over long periods of time. This is expensive to build and inherently inflexible to product changes. However, its design can be optimized to produce the maximum amount of product at a minimum cost, so it is more attractive than the use of robots for the large-scale production of a few different items.However, much of industry is concerned with batch production where perhaps one type of item is made during the morning and another during the afternoon. Human beings are very good in this environment. From a robotic point of view they are light, mobile structures with exceptionally good sensory perception and intelligence far above that of any current robot. This gives them superb adaptability. However, they tire, may become unreliable, unpredictable, and may well wish to be pursuing other activities which give greater scope for the use of their intelligence, or indeed just give greater pleasure.A robot will neither be optimized for a particular application nor have the adaptability of the human. However, it can combine the reliability and predictability(at least until robots are made “intelligent”)of hard automation systems with a little of the adaptability of the human. Robots therefore have a place somewhere between these two extremes. For robots to play a positive part in supporting human activity, not only must they adequately perform a given task but the human aspects of any implementation must be thoroughly considered.7Robot VS Hard Automation & Human Beings47._________________________________________________________________________48. _________________________________________________________________________49. _________________________________________________________________________50. _________________________________________________________________________51. _________________________________________________________________________PART D: WRITINGⅧ.Directions: Write a passage(150-200 words)in English on the following title. Develop the idea according to the Chinese outline given below.(15%)52.Fighting Pseudoscience1)在科学技术发达的今天,一些伪科学的现象不时在全球出现(心灵感应psychics, 特异功能paranormal claims, 意念疗法faith healing, 水变油技术,等等)。

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