2013年10月自学考试英语二真题试卷答案详解

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2013年10月自考英语(二)真题及解析

2013年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷（课程代码00015）本试卷共8页，满分100分，考试时间150分钟。

考生答题注意事项：1．本卷所有试题必须在答题卡上作答。

答在试卷上无效，试卷空白处和背面均可作草稿纸。

2．第一部分为选择题。

必须对应试卷上的题号使用2B铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。

3．第二部分为非选择题。

必须注明大、小题号。

使用0. 5毫来黑色字迹签宇笔作答。

4．合理安排答题空间，超出答题区域无效。

第一部分选择题一、阅读判断（第1-10题，每题1分，共10分）下面的短文后刊出了10个句子，请报据短文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。

未涂、错涂、多涂或少涂均无分。

Farms Appear in CitiesWhen you hear the word‘‘farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops.（1）But scientists say the farms of the future could be built in tall buildings in some large cities.It may be difficult to believe but in fact the technology for growing crops indoors already exists. Farming in the city is already happening. （2）Some vegetables are already grown in greenhouses. Even the scientists at the South Pole research station can enjoy fresh vegetables they grow in their own greenhouse.（3）Experts say indoor farming solves many problems. First, traditional farmingtakes up a lot of land. Growing crops in tall buildings-called vertical farming（垂直农业）can solve the problem.（4）Also, and vegetables grown indoors would not face serious threats from insects and bad weather.（6）Though vertical farms don't exist yet, experts have created a plan for recycling in such farms. The water from indoor fish ponds would be used to water crops. Gases from crop waste would be used to heat the building. Waste from chicken or pigs would be reused as a source of energy.（7）But experts believe vertical farming is not going to be easy.（8）They say it can be difficult to control climate conditions indoors. Besides, plants differ in their weather and lighting needs.（9）For example. Some plants like warm, sunny weather, but other plants prefer cooler temperatures.T hat’s not to say these difficulties won’t be overcome—but it will take time. Most experts suggest it may take about 5 to 15 years before the first vertical farms could be created.（10）1.The word “farm” may make you think of the countryside.A.TrueB. FalseC. Not Given答案：A解析：根据第一段第一句“When you hear the word “farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops.”关键词“imagine the countryside”，可知看到农场这个词会想起乡村。

自考《英语二》2013年10月真题解析

2013年10月真题解析2013年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷真题解析（课程代码00015）本试卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分，满分100分，考试时间150分钟。

第一部分为选择题。

考生必须在“答题卡”上按要求填涂作答。

第二部分为非选择题。

第一部分选择题一、阅读判断（第1—10题，共10分）短文后列出10个句子，根据短文内容判断每个句子。

A是正确，B是错误，C是文中未提及。

Farms Appear in CitiesWhen you h ear the word “farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops. But scientists say the farms of the future could be built in tall buildings in some large cities.It may be difficult to believe, but in fact, the technology for growing crops in doors already exists. Farming in the city is already happening. Some vegetables are already grown in greenhouses. Even the scientists at the South Pole research station can enjoy fresh vegetables they grow in their own greenhouse.Experts say indoor farming solves many problems. First, traditional farming takes up a lot of land. Growing crops in tall buildings — called vertical farming（垂直农业）— can solve the problem. Also, fruits and vegetables grown indoors would not face serious threats from insects and weather.Though vertical farms don’t exist yet, experts have created a plan for recycling in such farms. The water from indoor fish ponds would be used to water crops. Gases from crop waste would be used to heat the building. Waste from chicken or pigs would be reused as a source of energy.But experts believe vertical farming is not going to be easy. They say it can be difficult to control climate conditions indoors. Besides, Plants differ in their weather and lighting needs. For example, some plants like warm, sunny weather, but other plants prefer cooler temperatures.That’s not to say these difficulties won’t be overcome —but it will take time. Most experts suggest it may take about 5 to 15 years before the first vertical farms could be created.【参考译文】农场出现在城市里（城中农场）当听到“农场”一词，你可能联想到乡下的母牛和庄稼等等。

2013年10月自考英语二试题整理

2013年10月自考英语二试题及答案绝密★启用前0032013年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷（课程代码00015）本试卷共8页，满分100分，考试时间150分钟。

考生答题注意事项：1．本卷所有试题必须在答题卡上作答。

答在试卷上无效，试卷空白处和背面均可作草稿纸。

2．第一部分为选择题。

必须对应试卷上的题号使用2B铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。

3．第二部分为非选择题。

必须注明大、小题号。

使用0. 5毫来黑色字迹签宇笔作答。

4．合理安排答题空间，超出答题区域无效。

第一部分选择题一、阅读判断（繁1-10题，每题1分，共10分）下面的短文后刊出了10个句子，请报据短文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。

未涂、错涂、多涂或少涂均无分。

Farms Appear in CitiesWhen you hear the word‘‘farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops.（1）But scientists say the farms of the future could be built in tall buildings in some large cities.It may be difficult to believe but in fact the technology for growing crops indoors already exists. Farming in the city is already happening. （2）Some vegetables are already grown in greenhouses. Even the scientists at the South Pole research station can enjoy fresh vegetables they grow in their own greenhouse.（3）Experts say indoor farming solves many problems. First, traditional farming takes up a lot of land. Growing crops in tall buildings-called vertical farming（垂直农业）can solve the problem.（4）Also, and vegetables grown indoors would not face serious threats from insects and bad weather.（6）Though vertical farms don't exist yet, experts have created a plan for recycling in such farms. The water from indoor fish ponds would be used to water crops. Gasesfrom crop waste would be used to heat the building. Waste from chicken or pigs would be reused as a source of energy.（7）But experts believe vertical farming is not going to be easy.（8）They say it can be difficult to control climate conditions indoors. Besides, plants differ in their weather and lighting needs.（9）For example. Some plants like warm, sunny weather, but other plants prefer cooler temperatures.That’s not to say these difficulties won’t be overcome—but it will take time. Most experts suggest it may take about 5 to 15 years before the first vertical farms could be created.（10）1.The word “farm” may make you think of the countryside.A.TrueB. FalseC. Not Given答案：A解析：根据第一段第一句“When you hear the word “farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops.”关键词“imagine the countryside”，可知看到农场这个词会想起乡村。

2013年十月自考英语二答案

2013年十月自考英语二答案1、The reason why I didn't attend the lecture was simply（）I got a bad cold that day. [单选题] *A. becauseB. asC. that(正确答案)D. for2、We ______ to set up a food bank to help hungry people next week.（）[单选题] *A. hadB. are going(正确答案)C. were goingD. went3、The more he tried to please her, _____she seemed to appreciate it. [单选题] *A.lessB.lesserC.the less(正确答案)D.the lesser4、Taking the subway is quite fast and cheap. It can _______ both time and money. [单选题] *A. savesB. save(正确答案)C. earnD. use5、In the future, people ______ a new kind of clothes that will be warm when they are cold, and cool when they’re hot.（）[单选题] *A. wearB. woreC. are wearingD. will wear(正确答案)6、I have worked all day. I'm so tired that I need _____ . [单选题] *A. a night restB. rest of nightC. a night's rest(正确答案)D. a rest of night7、Grandpa pointed to the hospital and said, “That’s _______ I was born?”[单选题] *A. whenB. howC. whyD. where(正确答案)8、36．The students will go to the Summer Palace if it __________ tomorrow. [单选题] * A．won’t rainB．isn’t rainingC．doesn’t rain (正确答案)D．isn’t rain9、58．—How much is Lucy's skirt?—She________320 yuan for it. I think it's a little dear. [单选题] *A．tookB．paid(正确答案)C．spentD．bought10、The news is?_______. We are all _______ at it. [单选题] *A. exciting;?excited(正确答案)B. excited;?excitingC. exciting;?excitingD. excited;?excited11、Nowadays schools should care for the full _______ of a student’s talents. [单选题] *A. satisfactionB. development(正确答案)C. communicationD. preparation12、80．Thousands of ________ from other countries visit the village every year. [单选题] * A．robotsB．postcardsC．tourists(正确答案)D．bridges13、He is going to _______ a party this evening. [单选题] *A. hold(正确答案)B. makeC. needD. hear14、The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her（）attitude towards customers. [单选题] *A. impartialB. mildC. hostile(正确答案)D. opposing15、He spoke too fast, and we cannot follow him. [单选题] *A. 追赶B. 听懂(正确答案)C. 抓住D. 模仿16、If you get _______, you can have some bread on the table. [单选题] *A. happyB. hungry(正确答案)C. worriedD. sad17、Betty works as a waitress to earn money for her education. [单选题] *A. 服务员(正确答案)B. 打字员C. 秘书D. 演员18、—______ my surprise, Zhu Hui won the first prize in the speech contest. —But I think he could, because he kept practicing speaking.（）[单选题] *A. To(正确答案)B. AboutC. ForD. In19、Is there going to ______ a football match in the stadium next month?（）[单选题] *A. beingB. haveC. be(正确答案)D. having20、pencil - box is beautiful. But ____ is more beautiful than ____. [单选题] *A. Tom's; my; heB. Tom's; mine; his(正确答案)C. Tom's; mine; himD. Tom's; my; his21、Sam is going to have the party ______ Saturday evening. （）[单选题] *A. inB. on(正确答案)C. atD. to22、Don’t read in bed. It’s _______ your eyes. [单选题] *A. good atB. good forC. bad atD. bad for(正确答案)23、18．Who is staying at home now? ________, all of them are out. [单选题] * A．NoneB．No one(正确答案)C．EveryoneD．Nothing24、In the closet（）a pair of trousers his parents bought for his birthday. [单选题] *A. lyingB. lies(正确答案)c. lieD. is lain25、We’re proud that China _______ stronger and stronger these years. [单选题] *A. will becomeB. becameC. is becoming(正确答案)D. was becoming26、18．Monica wants to be a _______. She is good at sports and she loves teaching others. [单选题] *A．coach(正确答案)B．secretaryC．architectD．waiter27、I often _______ music from the Internet. [单选题] *A. download(正确答案)B. spendC. saveD. read28、I could ______ control my feelings and cried loudly when I heard the bad news. [单选题] *A. hardly(正确答案)B. ?reallyC. clearlyD. nearly29、There are still some wild tigers alive. [单选题] *A. 聪明的B. 凶恶的C. 野生的(正确答案)D. 珍贵的30、21．Design a travel guide for Shanghai! ________ the competition and be the winner! [单选题] *A．JoinB．AttendC．EnterD．Take part in (正确答案)。

自考英语二2013年10月考试

绝密★考试结束前全国2013年10月高等教育自学考试综合英语(二)试题课程代码：00795请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。

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I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYComplete each of the following 15 sentences with the most likely answer. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet. (1 point each, 15 points in all)1. Frankly speaking, I’d rather you ______ in this confidential case.A. were notinvolved B. are not involvedC. will not beinvolved D.would not be involved2. My teacher lent me a book yesterday. It was exactly ______ I needed to finish my paper.A. onewhichB. one thatC. thatoneD. the one3. All flights ______ because of the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.A. werecanceledB. have been canceledC. had beencanceled D. having been canceled4. The Internet makes ______ possible for people to follow the latest news from around the world easily.A.whatB. thatitD. this5. You ______ about your math exam result. You have got the highest score in our class.A. mustn’t haveworried B. needn’t have worriedC. haven’t needed toworry D. didn’t need to worry6. At 0-0 with one minute ______, England got a penalty against Germany in the final match.A. togoB. goC.goingD. gone7. It was very ______ of you to send me a greeting card on my tenth wedding anniversary.A.consideringB. considerableC.consideredD. considerate8. The salesman took the customer for a drive in the latest model of the car in order to ______its improved features.A.advertiseB. demonstrateC.exposeD. release9. Being extremely ______ to the cold, I do not like skiing.A.sensitiveB. sensibleC.insensitiveD. senseless10. In the hot sun the surface of the road seems wet, but that is only an ______.allusionB. illusionC.expectationD. exception11. The dishonest man was made general manager of the company. The appointment has caused much ______.A.enthusiasmB. consequenceC.controversyD. difference12. You cannot ______ by her appearance that she is already over seventy.A.sayB. speakC.tellD. talk13. I had met with him to explain the format of the programme and what we had in ______.A.mindB. headC.heartD. thought14. Though certain areas of the city suffer from a high crime rate, the centre is ______safe for tourists.A.particularlyB. relativelyC.speciallyD. uniquely15. He didn’t pass the entrance exam, and this was a ______ disappointment to his mother.A.heavyB. slightbitterD. minorⅡ. CLOZEFill in each of the 15 blanks in the passage with. the most likely answer. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet. (1 point each, 15 points in all)The pollution level of the earth is increasing day by day. The governments of many countries around the world are spreading this 16 to encourage their citizens to control pollution and take environmentally friendly measures to lessenthe 17 already caused. It is true that even 18 gestures of going green are making a huge difference.Green cleaning is one such eco-friendly way of showing that onereally . 19 the future of the earth. Most of the bottled cleaning powders and solutions used in our daily lives contain harmful chemicals. A number ofthem 20 dangerous organic compounds which are unsafe for both human beings and the natural 21 . But green cleaning promotes the use of only those cleaning ingredients that are safe for the environment.This technique of cleaning is gaining popularity fast as it is absolutely harmless for human health and also does not upset the 22 of the environment. It can also show the way industrial and domestic cleaning products are produced, packagedand 23 . If the cleaning products are manufactured in aneco-friendly 24 and are packed into bio-degradable packages, they may be labeled 25 “green” products.This concept of cleaning is not entirely new in many households. Theolder 26 have been using it for ages. Materials like vinegar, baking soda, and lemons have been used by our great grandmothers and grandmothers 27 they were easily available and cheaper. These natural products are again being used but now for a different 28 —a greener lifestyle.It is 29 to know just how many chemical pollutants are used unknowingly in almost all homes every day. 30 a little awareness may help to produce a sea of difference. By adopting the simple green cleaning practices in our daily lives, we can do our part for Mother Nature.16. A. awareness B. comment C. notice D. attention17. A. pain B. hurt C.disaster D. damage18. A. quick B. practical C.small D. dramatic19. A. learns about B. bothers with C. cares about D. deals with20. A. absorb B. extract C.form D. release21. A. material B. cycle C. resources D. setting22. A. order B. balance C.safety D. quality23. A. spread B. controlled C. transferred D. displayed24. A. process B. promotion C. progress D. programme25. A. with B. for C. as D. like26. A. communities B. generations C. families D. societies27. A. if B. although C. while D. because28. A. duration B. motive C. degree D. feeling29. A. natural B. astonishing C. strange D. exciting30. A. But B. Moreover C. Instead D. ThusIII. PARAPHRASINGChoose the closest paraphrased version after each of the following sentences or the italicized part. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.(1 point each, 10 points in all)31. It [the first week’s payment] represented a week of very hard work—so hard that it might have been described as slavery if it hadn’t been for its aim and end.A. …the aim of this slave-driving work was hard to describe.B. …the extremely hard work made it unacceptable for any payment.C. …but for the pay, I wouldn’t have been able to do such heavy work.D. …if it hadn’t been for the high pay, I wouldn’t have accepted such heavy work.32. He stared at her a brief moment, seeing the fear in her face, but also a loathing for all men involving in the making and dispatch of nuclear weapons.A. ...but also worry about those who were threatened by the coming nuclear weapons.B. …but also a look of strong hatred for those who produced and launched nuclear weapons.C. …but also concern for those who were risking their own lives in nuclear weapon research.D. …but also trust in those who were using nuclear weapons to fight against the intruding enemies.33. Does it pay to make sacrifices for children?A. Can parents afford so much to bring up children?B. Is it worthwhile to give up so much for children?C. Is it necessary to do such a great deal for children?D. Can parents get a lot of money in return from their children?34. I resolved then that the wolf of poverty should be driven from our door in the future.A. I was determined that our family would not suffer from poverty in the future.B. I made up my mind to force the ruthless animal out of our house some day.C. I realized that the wolf would never come to our house in the future.D. I was aware of the fact that we had to face poverty some day.35. We must prepare to purify ourselves...to rise above this “mine” thinking and be as God’s own son, who said, “love thy neighbor.”A. We must prepare to make sacrifices and get rid of our evil ideas...B. We must prepare to control ourselves and avoid unrealistic thinking...C. We must get rid of our selfishness and be concerned about other people’s safety...D. We must get ready to face various difficulties and conquer them with great effort...36. But he perceived that his miracle had miscarried, and with that a great disgust of miracles came upon him.A. But he admitted that his miracle had ruined his reputation...B. But he saw that his miracle had worked in the wrong place...C. But he accepted the fact that he had failed in performing wonders...D. But he realized that his miracle had brought about result he had never intended...37. Food was short; his vegetable garden became less a hobby than a necessity.A. …he was forced by hard life to give up his hobby.B. …he considered it most necessary to keep his hobby.C. …he was interested in growing vegetables in the garden.D. …he grew vegetables in the garden mainly for food supply.38. It was enough to make anyone say “Hullo!”The incredible was visible to them all.A. The trick in the performance was obvious to the audience.,B. What happened confused the person who had said “Hullo.”C. Everyone was not so much surprised at what had happened.D. The miracle occurred fight before the eyes of everyone present.39. Seeing me having a good time in repose, she was powerless to hide her disgust.A. Whenever she tried to stop me from doing what I liked, she failed.B. Whenever I showed a particular interest in something, she tried to stop me.C. When she found me enjoying doing nothing, she could not control her anger.D. When she realized that I had too much free time, she showed her disapproval.40. Nothing more was said about it immediately, but a new idea had taken life in her mind.A. …but it had taken her whole life to form a new idea.B. …but her mind began to work busily for new ideas.C. …but a new idea had changed her outlook on life.D. …but a new idea had occurred to her.IV. READING COMPREHENSIONRead the two passages and choose the most likely answer to each of the questions. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet. (2 points each, 20 points in all)Passage OneHaving been sitting out in his back yard in the snow for about an hour, Bobby was getting cold. Bobby didn’t wear boots; he didn’t like them and anyway he didn’t own any. The thin sneakers he wore had a few holes in them and they did a poor job of keeping out the cold. Try as he might, he could not come up with an idea for his mother’s Christmasgift. He shook his head as he thought, “This is useless, even if I do have an idea, I don’t have any money to spend.” Ever since his father had passed away three years before, the family of five had struggled. His mother worked nights at the hospital, but the small wage that she was earning could only be stretched so far.What the family lacked in money and material things was more than made up for in love and family unity. Three of his sisters had already made beautiful gifts for their mother. Here it was Christmas Eve already, and he had nothing. Wiping tears from his eyes, Bobby started to walk down to the street where the shops and stores were.It wasn’t easy being six without a father, especially when he needed a man to talk to. Bobby walked from shop to shop, looking into each decorated window. Everything seemed so beautiful and so out of reach. Suddenly his eyes caught the glimmer of the setting sun’s rays reflecting off on something along the curb. He reached down and picked up a shiny dime. Never before had anyone felt so wealthy as Bobby did at that moment. Warmth spread throughout his entire body and he walked into the first store he saw. His excitement quickly turned cold when the salesperson told him that he couldn’t buy anything with only a dime. He noticed a flower shop and went inside to wait in line. When the shop owner asked if he could help him, Bobby presented the dime and asked if he could buy one flower for his mother. The shop owner put his hand on Bobby’s shoulder and said to him, “You just wait here and I’ll see what I can do for you.”When the shop owner came out and moved to the counter, Bobby saw in his hand twelve long-stemmed red roses, with green leaves and tiny white flowers all tied together with a big silver bow. Bobby’s heart sank as the owner placed them neatly into a long white box. “That will be ten cents, young man,” the shop owner said. Slowly, Bobby gave the man his dime. Could this be true? No one else would give him a thing for his dime! Sensing the boy’s reluctance, the shop owner added, “I just happened to have some roses on sale for ten cents a dozen. Would you like them?” This time Bobby did not hesitate, and took the long box from the man. Walking out of the door that the owner was holding open for him, Bobby heard the shopkeeper say, “Merry Christmas, son.”As he returned inside, the shopkeeper’s wife walked out. “Who were you talking to back there and where are the roses you were fixing?” Staring out of the window, and blinking the tears from his own eyes, he replied, “When the little boy came into the shop and wanted to buy a flower for his mother with that small dime, I saw myself, many years ago. I too, was a poor boy with nothing to buy my mother a Christmas gift. A bearded man, whom I never knew, stopped me on the street and told me that he wanted to give me ten dollars ...” The shop owner and his wife hugged each other tightly, and as they stepped out into the bitter cold air, they somehow didn’t feel the cold at all.41. Why did the six-year-old boy Bobby feel so upset on Christmas Eve?A. He had no father to take care of him.B. His mother could not buy boots for him.C. The family was suffering from poverty in spite of the mother’s hard work.D. All of the children in the family but him had Christmas gifts for their mother.42. The dime Bobby found on the street could be best described as ______.A. a greattreasureB. a Christmas giftC. freshairD. bright light43. Why did the boy hesitate when he paid for the roses?A. He was reluctant to spend the only dime he had.B. He could not understand the shopkeeper’s words.C. He could not believe the roses were fixed for him.D. He was not sure if roses were the best Christmas gift.44. Which of the following statements is true about the story?A. Seeing the twelve roses, Bobby was excited and eager to get them.B. Christmas sale was given in memory of that unknown bearded man.C. With deep sympathy for the boy, the shopkeeper didn’t take his money.D. The shopkeeper mentioned the rose sale to put the boy completely at ease.45. Which of the following might be the best title for the story?A. Value ofRosesB. Love—Passed onC. Home Is theBest D. No Pains, No GainsPassage TwoCould Google, the world’s largest search engine, be causing our memory banks to be weak? Maybe, say four Columbia University researchers, who believe Google’s instant search mechanics could be training our brains to get rid of information we’re sure of quickly finding again with a few taps on a keyboard.Times certainly have changed. I can still remember having to memorize stuff back in grade school like linking verbs—“is, am, are, was, were, have, has, had, etc.”—as if reciting a ritual chant, or the precise sequence of northeastern states, left to fight, top to bottom. Nowadays, I just look up Google Maps if I can’t remember whether it’s Vermont before New Hampshire, or whether to answer “this is he” or “this is him” when someone asks for me on the phone.But we’ve heard this tune before, right? I’m looking at a book on my shelf, The Shallows, by author Nicholas Carr, whose article “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” set off all kinds of cultural and scientific discussions in 2008. The Shallows elaborated on points in that article and brought in actual neurological research to support Carr’s thesis that the Internet may be dramatically rewiring our brains.And with the Columbia research, the evidence that something’s up is growing. In the study, titled “Google Effects on Memory: Cognitive Consequences of Having Information at Our Fingertips,” the Columbia University researchers claim that when we’re sure of access to information in the future, our ability to summon that information from memory drops. Conversely, our ability to recall how to access the information goesup. Thus, the researchers argue, “The Internet has become a primary form of external memory, where information is stored collectively outside ourselves.”According to Betsy Sparrow, the study’s lead, “Since the coming of search engines, we are reorganizing the way we remember things. Our brains rely on the Internet for memory in much the same way they rely on the memory of a friend, family member or co-worker. We remember less through knowing information itself than by knowing where the information can be found.”Is Google really wrecking our memory? The answer is “it depends.” The Columbia University report doesn’t offer evidence of actual memory diminishing. Instead, the suggestion is that, influenced by Internet and search engine use, our memories are switching job hats and becoming more external. Instead of remembering “ends,” we’re remembering “means.” Search engines like Google are simply becoming extensions of our brains, sort of like wireless electronic devices.And it’s not unacceptable to consider ways in which such a memory shift might actually benefit us. “Perhaps those who teach in any context, be they college professors, doctors or business leaders, will become increasingly focused on teaching greater understanding of ideas and ways of thinking, and less focused on memorization,” suggests Sparrow.Would that be such a bad thing? After all, I’ve always thought the popular notion that memorizing precisely where something is on a map as a sign of “intelligence” was pretty dumb. I’d rather have an accurate working knowledge of the details that separate, say, Shia from Sunni, the two main branches of Islam, than how to point at random to Turkey or Brazil on a globe.46. The result of the Columbia University research is that ______.A. search engines may weaken our memoryB. the way we remember things may be changedC. our memory may rely heavily on external informationD. search engines may extend our memory of information47. The phrase “job hats” in Paragraph 6 refers to ______.A. the original memory banksB. the roles of search enginesC. the abilities to deal with informationD. the ways of remembering information48. Which of the following could be an example of the “means” (Para. 6) we rely on?A. Memory of colleagues.B. Knowledge about Shia and Sunni.C. Location of Vermont and New Hampshire.D. Positions of different countries on the globe.49. According to the Columbia study, what may happen when we have easy access to information?A. Our external memory begins to fail.B. Our actual memory begins to diminish.C. We are likely to remember the means of getting that information.D. We are likely to store that information permanently in our memory.50. The writer believes Google may benefit us because we can ______.A. improve our intelligence and knowledgeB. develop our understanding and thinkingC. memorize thingsprecisely D. reorganize our brains非选择题部分注意事项：用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能答在试题卷上。

00015自考英语二520170419北京历年真题2013年10月讲义上

00015⾃考英语⼆520170419北京历年真题2013年10⽉讲义上北京真题讲义（2013年10⽉上）第六部分：完形补⽂Language learningIf you decide to take language courses online, be sure there are advantages in studying online. Its costs are usually lower (low) than the classroom learning, and you can study at your own pace, and you can easily (ease) get the materials 24 hours a day from almost any computer in the world. However, you won't get the human interaction(interact) of meeting people face to face, as you would if you were attending a school abroad in person.However, the advantage of going (go) abroad may include day-to-day chances to learn a new culture, to meet new friends with whom you can use and practice the language, and to see different (difference) parts of the world. There are also a number of disadvantages(disadvantage) for some students, including high cost, time away from one's school, family, or work life, and difficulty in getting ( get) used to a new culture and way of life.Whatever you do, consider a distance education program that meets(meet) your educational needs, that is what you can afford, and that provides you with chances beyond the class-room through cultural(culture) activities and educational activities. As long as you try your best, you have the possibility (possible) of success. 第五部分：填词补⽂Crying is healthyWhen I was small and my grandmother died, I couldn't understand why I had no tears. But when my dad tried to cheer me up that night, my laugh turned into crying. Researchers believe that crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as scientists are discovering that laughing has many health advantages, so does crying.To reduce pressure is important to our emotional health, and study found that 85 percent of women and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying.Besides, tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we cry, people around us become kinder and friendlier and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better; sometimes we don't even know we're very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through crying, and then we can deal with them.Just as crying can be healthy, not crying---holding back tears of anger, pain or suffering -- can be bad for physical health. Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illness. If you have a health problem, doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, don't fight it. It's a natural and healthy emotional response.七、写作请根据要求撰写⼀篇120词左右的英语短⽂。

全国201310月自学考试_高级英语试题和答案解析_课程代码006

绝密★ 考试结束前全国2012年10月高等教育自学考试高级英语试题课程代码：00600请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。

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I．Each of the following sentences is given four choices of words or expressions．Choose the right one to complete the sentence．(15 points，1 point for each)1．The presiding judge described the terrorist attack as an ______ crime．A．alluring B．abusiveC．abnormal D．abominable2．The billionaire ______ his only daughter his entire estate．A．deprived B．entrustedC．presented D．bequeathed3．Through ______ teeth she told her ex-supervisor to leave immediately．A．sneezing B．clenchedC．shivering D．drenched4．Despite all the goodwill in the world，the Middle East peace process remains as ______ and frustrating as ever．A．elusive B．evasive. .专业知识分享. .C．inclusive D．conducive5．The two great tennis players together make a(n) ______ combination．A．sizeable B．affordableC．perishable D．formidable6．He lived quietly with a woman who was neither young nor old，neither ______ nor pretty．A．sociable B．irritableC．homely D．snobbish7．These TV viewers show a(n) ______ lack of understanding．A．generous B．irresistibleC．lamentable D．good-natured8．He showed great ______ of character when he refused to accept the bribes．A．force B．abilityC．strength D．potential9．I will go back to my peaceful house although it is humble and ______．A．cozy B．meanC．worn D．shabby10．When the authority of fathers begins to ______，political power generally collapses，as well．A．falter B．filterC．rumble D．ramble11．The glass remained ______ after being dropped．A．intact B．contentC．abstract D．compact12．I ______ this speech to the memory of these women and children．A．devote B．promoteC．dedicate D．indicate13．Try to do some physical activity three times a week for ______ health．A．opium B．optimumC．minimum D．maximum. .专业知识分享. .14．They need to be ______ at collaborating with colleagues outside their own department．A．adopt B．adeptC．adapt D．abrupt15．He determined who would go first with a coin ______．A．toss B．flingC．twist D．throwRead the following passage carefully and complete the succeeding three items II，III，IV.To Kill or Not to Kill(1)Capital punishment has been in effect since the 1600’s．However, in 1972 the U．S．Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty was cruel and unusual punishment，which was unconstitutional according to the Eighth Amendment． It was public opinion that the current methods of execution，hanging， electrocution，and facing a firing squad，were too slow and painful upon the person to be executed．The U．S．Supreme Court reversed this decision when a cleaner way to bring about death was found in 1976．This cleaner way is death by lethal injection，which is quick and painless if administered right．(2)Many people have argued for and against capital punishment since it was reinstituted．Some say the death penalty is what the criminal deserves while others object to it because death is irreversible．I feel the death penalty is a good form of justice because only about 250 people a year get the death penalty and they are guilty beyond a doubt and don’t deserve living with the possibility of parole．(3)The sentencing judge or jury are ordered by the Supreme Court to look for specific aggravating and mitigating factors in deciding which convicted murderers should be sentenced to death．S ome of these mitigating factors are the defendant’s motivation, character, personal history, and most of all remorse．Every year approximately 250 new offenders are added to death row．In 1994 there were 2，850 persons awaiting execution．Yet no more than thirty-eight people have been. .专业知识分享. .executed a year since 1976．This is a ridiculously low number compared to 199 persons executed in 1935．(4)The reason for this slow execution rate is the process of appeals．From sentencing to execution there is about a seven-to-eight-year wait．The convicts’ cases are reviewed by the state courts and through the federal courts．With all this opportunity for the case to be turned over or the sentence to be changed it is almost impossible for an innocent person to be executed．Only two people have been proved innocent after their execution in the United States．These wrongful deaths occurred in 1918 and 1949．Since then the justice system has undergonea lot o f fine tuning making this extremely unlikely to day.(5)One argument against the death penalty is that it costs less to imprison someone for life than to execute them．This is a good point that has a 1ot of impact on a lot of people’s views regarding capital punishment since they are the ones footing the bill．through taxes．I personally would not mind paying the little bit extra just so I know for sure that there’s one 1ess murderer on our planet．If the death penalty was done away with，prisoners who should have been executed will be mixed in with other inmates．It would be possible and not too unlikely for them to kill another inmate or possibly a prison guard．If someone is lined up for execution then they more than likely deserve it．They have caused a great deal of grief to the family and friends of the victim or victims and it seems like the only way justice could be served is for the criminal to die.(6)For the person to simply go to jail seems unfair．There they will eat three mealsa day, get to watch cable TV and befriend other inmates．They live a pretty decent 1ife in prison and they don’t deserve it．Out of the fifty states in the United States 37 have and use capital punishment．Out of the same fifty states only 18 have 1ife imprisonment without parole．In the other 32 states a person who should’ve been executed canb e released after as 1ittle as 20 years in prison．(7)There are certain standards that are followed in giving out capital punishment．The defendant can not be insane, and the real or criminal intent must be present．Also，minors very rarely receive the death penalty because they are. .专业知识分享. .not fully mature and might not know the consequences of their actions．Finally the mentally retarded are very seldom executed．The reason for not executing the retarded is that they often have difficulty defending themselves in court, have problems remembering details，locating witnesses，and testifying credibly on their own behalf．(8)If capital punishment were carried out more it would prove to be the crime deterrent it was partly intended to be．Most criminals would think twice before committing murder if they knew their own 1ives are at stake．As it turns out，as very few people are executed，so the death penalty is not a satisfactory deterrent．During highly publicized death penalty cases the homicide rate is found to go down but it goes back up when the case is over．(9)Thomas Edison，a famous scientist and American hero，helped develop and extensively promoted the electric chair．The electric chair was a popular method of execution from the 1930s to the 1970s．The death penalty is a punishment that will remain active for a long time in the future，even with all the criticism．It is an ancient way of dealing with extremely serious offences that plague our country today．Hopefully the appeals process will be shortened，but remain effective，so more criminals can be executed，making prospective criminals think twice．II．In this section，there are ten incomplete statements or questions，followed by four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.(20 points，2 points for each) 16．The death sentence was instituted some ______ years ago．A．200 B．300C．400 D．5 0017．According to the first paragraph，people generally thought that ______．A．lethal injection was painful but quickB．death penalty was cruel and therefore should be abolishedC．facing a firing squad was a cleaner way for capital punishmentD．the methods then used to bring about death were slow and painful. .专业知识分享. .18．A method of execution that is not mentioned in this article is ______．A．hanging B．injectionC．decapitation D．electrocution19．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “remorse”in Paragraph 3?A．regret B．rebellionC．revulsion D．recklessness20．Two persons put to death，one in 1918 and the other in 1949，were found to have been _____．A．insane B．wrongly killedC．mentally retarded D．executed without trial21．The expression “footing the bill”in Paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ______．A．paying the cost B．asking for paymentC．causing the expenses D．refunding the expenses22．In the passage，the author implies that ______．A．more than 15 states in the United States do not use capital punishmentB．1ife imprisonment without parole is a heavier sentence than capital punishment C．in the United States those who should’ve been executed 1ive a miserable life in prisonD．in the United States a person who should’ve been executed might be set free after only 20 years’ imprisonment23．The expression “at stake” in Paragraph 8 means ______．A．at risk B．at issueC．in a mess D．out of control24．The author does not mention that ______．A．capital punishment faces a lot of criticismB．the death penalty will continue to be carried outC．extremely serious offences are troubling the United StatesD．the death penalty is a modern way of handling atrocious crimes25．It is obvious that the author of this article ______．. .专业知识分享. .A．does not object to abolishing capital punishmentB．shows sympathy to those guilty of unpardonable evilC．is in favor of sentencing those committing grave crimes to deathD．believes that many of those condemned to death do not deserve their punishment非选择题部分注意事项：用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能答在试题卷上。

自考英语二历年真题及答案(-2013)大全

高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷及答案（课程代码：00015）PART ONE （50 POINTS）Ⅰ.Vocabulary and Structure (10 points, 1 point for each item)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.Would’t you rather your child ______ successful with his study and won the scholarship?A. becameB. becomeC. would becomeD. becomes2. Although Tom is satisfied with his academic achievement, he wonders _______will happen to his family life.A. itB. thatC. whatD. this3. We hope that all the measures against sandstorms, ________ was put forward by the committee, will be considered seriously at the meeting .A. whileB. afterC. sinceD. as4. We cannot leave this tough job to a person_________.A. who nobody has confidenceB. in whom nobody has confidenceC. for whom nobody has confidenceD. who everyone has confidence of5. You are the best for the job _____ you apply your mind to it .A. untilB. if onlyC. in caseD. unless6.Hey, leave _____!I hate people touching my hair.A. behindB. outC. offD. over7.I thought the problem of water shortage would ________ at the meeting but nobody mentioned it.A. come upB. come up toC. come overD. come to8.Mr.Smith , can I ________ you for a minute? I’d like to hear your opinion on this issue.A. say a word withB. have words withC. mention a word withD. have a word with9.There is a deadlock (僵局) in the discussion when neither side gives ________ to the over .A. a wayB. wayC. the wayD. its way10. This type of desk and chair can be adjusted ________ the height of students at different ages.A. withB. forC. toD. inⅡ.Cloze Test (10 points, 1 point for each item)下列短文中有十个空白，每个空白有四个选项。

全国自学考试00015《英语二》(2013.10至2018.4)历年真题及答案全集

2014年4月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试题答案及评分参考第一部分：阅读选择（第1-10题，每题1分，共10分）1.A2.B3.C4.A5.C6.A7.B8.C9.B 10.A第二部分：阅读判断（第11-15题，每题2分，共10分）11.C 12.A 13.A 14.D 15.B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）16.C 17.B 18.A 19.D 20.F21.D 22.F 23.B 24.C 25.A第四部分：填句补文（第26-30题，每题1分，共10分）26.F 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.D第五部分：填词补文（第31-40题，每题1分，共10分）31.G 32.K 33.I 34.J 35.A36.B 37.L 38.D 39.H 40.E第六部分：完型补文（第41-50题，每题1.5分，共15分）41.planned 42.thoughs 43.worried 44.longer 45.really 46.unclear 47.behviour 48.done 49.hidden 50.easily绝密★启用前2014年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试题答案及评分参考（课程代码00015）第一部分：阅读判断（第1~10题，每题1分，共10分）1、B2、B3、A4、C5、B6、C7、A8、A9、B 10、A第二部分：阅读选择（第11~15题，每题2分，共10分）11、D 12、A 13、C 14、B 15、A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）16、C 17、D 18、A 19、B 20、F21、D 22、F 23、E 24、A 25、C第四部分：填句补文（第26~30题，每题2分，共10分）26、C 27、E 28、A 29、F 30、B第五部分：填句补文（第31~40题，每题1.5分，共15分）31、G 32、I 33、B 34、H 35、A36、K 37、C 38、E 39、L 40、J第六部分：完形补文（第41~50题，每题1.5分，共15分）41、born 42、resulted 43、growth 44、manufacturing 45、moved46、addition 47、fewer 48、machines 49、unnecessary 50、unemployment【评分参考】本部分无0.5分和1分的计分。

2013年英语二自考题答案

2013年英语二自考题答案一．阅读判断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并没有提及，选择C。

精选一My Writing TeacherEnglish writing was always easy for me, but that changed on the first day walked into Mrs.Johnson's class.Before that,I'd heard rumors from former students. They said she was strict and her class was hard to pass. So I was very nervous.The first time we met, Mrs. Johnson told us her class would be difficult, but she would give us new"tools"and guide us through She explained that her grading system was different,and that we would not see high scores soon."Everything you do in class matters," she said.“As writing is an art, it takes along time to perfect."Mrs. Johnson scared me.I was afraid of what she would say if I asked a question. So in class I kept silent most of the time and couldn't follow her.When I got my first essay back,my grade was terrible.I was annoyed with Mrs.Johnson.I disliked going to her class. Then I realized I needed to find out what I could do to improve my grade and how to use the “tools”in my writing.As I still didn't dare to talk to Mrs.Johnson in person,I e-mailed her.In this way,she and worked together to improve my writing.By and by,I could talk to her both online and in person.She walked me through every step to understand how to write an essay. Together we saw improvement in my work.From this I discovered that asking for help could actually work.Behind everything Mrs.Johnson was saying,she actually cared about me and where I would be in the future. She knocked me down so that I could climb back stronger.1.I was worried when I was in Mrs.Johnson's first class. [单选题] *A.True(正确答案)B.FalseC.Not Given2.Mrs. Johnson used the same grading system as other teachers. [单选题] *A.TrueB.False(正确答案)C.Not Given3.Mrs.Johnson regards writing as an art. [单选题] *A.True(正确答案)B.FalseC.Not Given4.I was active in class in the beginning. [单选题] *A.TrueB.False(正确答案)C.Not Given5.Most students enjoyed Mrs.Johnson's class. [单选题] *A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(正确答案)6.I got a high score for my first essay. [单选题] *A.TrueB.False(正确答案)C.Not Given7.Mrs.Johnson preferred to email students. [单选题] *A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(正确答案)8.Mrs.Johnson let me improve my writing by myself. [单选题] *A.TrueB.False(正确答案)C.Not Given9.I finally became a top student in the writing class. [单选题] *A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(正确答案)10.Mrs.Johnson cared about my future. [单选题] *A.True(正确答案)B.FalseC.Not Given精选2Black FridayEveryone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season,but few people know the history of holiday shopping.While people have heard of Black Friday,most do notknow its origins.Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving (感恩节). On this day most retail stores open their doors very early—some as early as 4 am.In addition,they provide their customers with great discounts on products.With thisin mind,it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas giftson Black Friday.Black Friday is not as old as many people think.In fact,it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA.It was a day when storesdecided to mark the start of the holiday season.In order to draw more customers,they offered great discounts.All products sold very well. This large successresulted in the name Black Friday.It was so named because the stores were “in the black".This financial term means the stores made a lot of money.However,it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Todayin the USA,countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores.Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts,even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop.Thanks to the Internet,it is now possible to get to the stores by 4 am,this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.11.Many people know the history of Black Friday. [单选题] *A.TrueB.False(正确答案)C.Not Given12.Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday. [单选题] *A.True(正确答案)B.FalseC.Not Given13.Customers get better service on Black Friday. [单选题] *A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(正确答案)14.Black Friday started in the USA. [单选题] *A.True(正确答案)B.FalseC.Not Given15.The holiday season ends on Black Friday's. [单选题] *A.TrueB.False(正确答案)C.Not Given16."In the black"is a financial term. [单选题] *A.True(正确答案)B.FalseC.Not Given17.Black Friday is no longer popular. [单选题] *A.TrueB.False(正确答案)C.Not Given18.People like to shop online on Christmas Eve. [单选题] *A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(正确答案)19.It is possible to get Black Friday discount online. [单选题] *A.True(正确答案)B.FalseC.Not Given20.Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am. [单选题] *A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(正确答案)二、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。

2013全国自学考试英语(二)参考答案

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Nothing can replace good friends, and if I had to control my temper and pride, it was well worth it.（分数：10.00）(1).When I first moved to the US, I was very popular because of my ________. （分数：2.00）A.good appearanceB.outstanding talentsC.French accentD.overseas experience √解析：(2).I had few good friends partly because I ________. （分数：2.00）A.looked down upon my classmates √B.liked listening to classical musicC.never went to the moviesD.came from a very rich family解析：(3).The phrase “an idiot”(Line 2, Para. 3) most probably means ________. （分数：2.00）A.an actorB.a cheaterC.a fool √D.a loser解析：(4).When we moved to California, I stopped ________. （分数：2.00）A.boasting about my experience √B.talking about people around meC.enjoying the classical music aloneD.making friends with my classmates解析：(5).The writer would probably agree that ________. （分数：2.00）A.good friends like the same kind of musicB.friends are more important than anything else √C.similar background is the key to friendshipD.a good friend never loses his/her temper解析：四、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）(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Dormitory Life ①Living in a dormitory at college can be a great experience. 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But in the future, you will find these skills very helpful when you are working in the real world. ④When you live in a dormitory, you can enjoy a wider range of campus services, which are not available to those who live off campus. If you have any school related problems, you have no difficulty finding someone to help, because the school hires people to help the students living there. ⑤Besides, living on campus means you don’t have to travel to and from school in rush hours. And you are more involved in campus life. For example, you can have a better chance to take part in the club activities and make your own contributions. If you want to live a rich campus life, living in a dormitory is your best choice. （分数：10.00）(1).A. Important life skills B. Other conveniences C. Colorful campus life D. Various campus services E. Introduction to dormitory life Paragraph①:（分数：1.00）A.B. √C.D.E.解析：(2).Paragraph②:（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F. √解析：(3).Paragraph③:（分数：1.00）A. √B.C.D.E.F.解析：(4).Paragraph④:（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. √E.F.解析：(5).Paragraph⑤:（分数：1.00）A.B. √C.D.E.F.解析：(6).A. start a new life B. losing much of your private life C. have an unhappy dormitory lifeD. many of the campus servicesE. traveling from home to schoolF. good relations with others If you make no effort, you will ________.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. √D.E.F.解析：(7).Dormitory life means ________.（分数：1.00）A.B. √C.D.F.解析：(8).You need to master many skills like how to keep ________.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F. √解析：(9).Those who live off campus cannot use ________.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. √E.F.解析：(10).Living on campus can save you the trouble of ________.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E. √F.解析：五、第四部分：填句补文（第26-30题，每题2分，共10分）(总题数：1，分数：10.00) Grandpa My Hero My grandfather had only one child and that was my mother. He always wanted a son but it never happened. 26 When my mom got pregnant, he thought he finally had a boy in the family, but it turned out that her first child was my other sister. When I was born, Grandpa was very happy. He was the first person to give me a baseball glove and to play baseball with me. My first glove was as small as my whole hand is now. When Grandpa gave me that glove, I was very excited.27 It was my pride and joy. When I was five, I played on my first baseball team and Grandpa was the coach. He wanted me to play one position, but I wanted to play another. 28 I tried so hard that I made good progress. Grandpa was very proud of me. Ever since then, he has worked with me to make me a better player. Grandpa has helped me become not only a better player, but a better person. 29 Today Grandpa does not play baseball with me so often, but he still comes to every practice and game. He sits and watches my practices through rain and shine. 30 I love him and hope he will be around for many more years to support me and baseball. A. I was so happy I even slept with it at my side. B. He wanted a son because he wanted to teach him to play baseball.C. I owe him all my success in baseball and in my life.D. In order to make me happy, he let me play what I wanted.E. He was named our baseball team’s number one fan by my coach.F. My grandpa is still working at a store. （分数：10.00）A.B. √C.D.E.解析：A. √B.C.D.E.F.解析：A.B.C.D. √E.F.解析：A.B.C. √D.E.F.解析：A.B.C.D.E. √F.解析：六、第五部分：填词补文（第31-40题，每题5分，共15分）(总题数：1，分数：15.00) Protecting the Few How we live our lives affects the environment. The environment is all the things around you. All across Earth, humans are 31 the environment in small and large ways. We cut down trees to build houses. We plow fields to 32 crops. We pour waste into rivers, lakes and oceans. We use larger nets and bigger boats to catch 33 numbers of fish. Activities like these affect plants and animals. They 34 affect things like the soil and water. Sometimes our actions make the number of a 35 plant or animal get larger. For example, if you planted roses in your yard, there would be more roses in your area. Our activities can also 36 to a smaller number of plants and animals. If a park were turned into an apartment building, what would happen to the plants and animals there? Well, they would 37 die or move to other 38 . There would be fewer plants and animals. Pollution and other activities sometimes cause the number of a species (物种) to become so 39 that it cannot survive. A species that is in 40 of dying out is called an endangered (濒危的)species. A. changing B. grow C. lead D. either E. huge F. places G. certain H. also I. increase J. small K. survival L. danger （分数：15.00）A. √B.C.D.E.G.H.I. J. K. L.解析：A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. L.解析：A.B.C.D.E. √F.G.H.I. J. K. L.解析：A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H. √I.J. K. L.解析：A.B.D.E.F.G. √H.I. J. K. L.解析：A.B.C. √D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. L.解析：A.B.C.D. √E.F.G.H.I. J. K. L.解析：A.B.C.D.E.F. √G.H.I. J. K. L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. √K.L.解析：A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L. √解析：七、第六部分：完形补文（第41-50题，每题5分，共15分）(总题数：1，分数：15.00) The Power of Language Language is something that defines (define) us as humans. When language is 41 (use) well, it can bring out very deep feelings in others, and encourage others to take 42 (act). Sometimes in poetry a certain phrase can bring 43 (tear) to the eyes and move us deeply. When we use language to express our true feeling to someone, it can open and 44 (deep) the connection between us. Language is a very 45 (power) tool. How we use language shapes our world. How we deliver self-talk 46 (direct) shapes our experience of both ourselves and the world. How we deliver 47 (communicate) shapes the way the world 48 (respond) to us. We can use language more 49 (effective). And this clearly influences the health and power of our 50 (person) relationships and business relationships.（分数：15.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：used）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：action）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：tears）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：deepen）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：powerful）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：directly）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：communication）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：responds）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：effectively）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：personal）解析：八、第七部分：短文写作（第51题，30分）(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1. 请根据所提供材料中的要求完成一篇100词左右的英语短文，并将短文写在答题纸相应的位置上。

2013年10月自考英语二真题及答案

2013年10月自考英语二真题及答案1、English is very important in our daily life. Never _______. [单选题] *A. give up itB. give it up(正确答案)C. give away itD. give it away2、This species has nearly （）because its habitat is being destroyed. [单选题] *A. used upB. died out(正确答案)C. gone upD. got rid of3、Mary _______ a small gift yesterday, but she didn’t _______ it. [单选题] *A. accepted; receiveB. received; accept(正确答案)C. receives; acceptedD. accepts; received4、---Excuse me sir, where is Room 301?---Just a minute. I’ll have Bob ____you to your room. [单选题] *A. show(正确答案)B. showsC. to showD. showing5、We are looking forward to _______ you again. [单选题] *A. seeB. sawC. seeing(正确答案)D. seen6、42．—________ meat do you want?—Half a kilo. [单选题] *A．How much(正确答案)B．How manyC．WhatD．Which7、87．—Could you? ? ? ? ? ? me the way to the nearest hospital?—Sure. [单选题] *A．askB．tell(正确答案)C．talkD．speak8、The people’s Republic of China _______ on October 1, 1 [单选题] *A. foundB. was founded(正确答案)C. is foundedD. was found9、—What can I do to help at the old people’s home?—You ______ read stories to the old people. （）[单选题] *A. could(正确答案)B. mustC. shouldD. would10、39．—What do you ________ my new dress?—Very beautiful. [单选题] *A．look atB．think aboutC．think of(正确答案)D．look through11、Bob used ______ on the right in China, but he soon got used ______ on the left in England.（）[单选题] *A. to drive; to driveB. to drive; drivingC. to driving; to driveD. to drive; to driving(正确答案)12、-We’ve spent too much money recently–well,it isn’t surprising. Our friend and relatives_______around all the time [单选题] *ingB. had comeC. were comingD have been coming(正确答案)13、The boy lost his（）and fell down on the ground when he was running after his brother. [单选题] *A. balance(正确答案)B. chanceC. placeD. memory14、During the Mid-Autumn Festival, family members often gather together _________ ameal, admire the moon and enjoy moon cakes. [单选题] *A. shareB. to share(正确答案)C. having sharedD. shared15、It is an online platform _____ people can buy and sell many kinds of things. [单选题] *A．whenB. where(正确答案)C．thatD．which16、He _______ getting up early. [单选题] *A. used toB. is used to(正确答案)C. is usedD. is used for17、Mr. Brown ______ the football match next week.（）[单选题] *A. is seeingB. seesC. sawD. is going to see(正确答案)18、His new appointment takes（）from the beginning of next month. [单选题] *A. placeB. effect(正确答案)C. postD. office19、The story has _______ a lot of students in our class. [单选题] *A. attracted(正确答案)B. attackedC. appearedD. argued20、10．Mum, let me help you with your housework, so you ________ do it yourself. [单选题] * A．don’t need to(正确答案)B．need toC．don’t needD．need21、31．A key ring is used __________ holding the keys. [单选题] *A．toB．inC．for (正确答案)D．with22、The trouble turned out to have nothing to do with them. [单选题] *A. 由…引发的B. 与…有牵连C. 给…带来麻烦D. 与…不相干(正确答案)23、—These shoes look cool. ______ are they?—They are on sale, only $（）[单选题] *A. How much(正确答案)B. How longC. How manyD. How soon24、—______some nice crayons. I think they are ______.（）[单选题] *A. Here is; Betty’sB. Here are; BettyC. Here is; BettyD. Here are; Betty’s(正确答案)25、A lot of students in our school were born _______ March, 1 [单选题] *A. in(正确答案)B. atC. onD. since26、76．AC Milan has confirmed that the England star David Beckham （）the team soon. [单选题] *A. has rejoinedB. was going to rejoinC. rejoinedD. is to rejoin(正确答案)27、People always _____ realize the importance of health _____ they lose it. [单选题] *A. not... untilB. don't... until(正确答案)C. /; untilD. /; not until28、In many cities, a low-carbon lifestyle has become（）. [单选题] *A. more popular and more popularB. more and more popular(正确答案)C. the most popularD. most and most popular29、—______ is the concert ticket?—It’s only 160 yuan.（）[单选题] *A. How manyB How much(正确答案)C. How oftenD. How long30、( ) Do you have any difficulty _____ these flowers？I’d like to help you if you need.[单选题] *A in planting(正确答案)B for plantingC with plantingD to plant。

全国2013年10月英语(二)试题及答案

全国2013年10月高等教育自学考试英语(二)试题及答案(课程代码：00015)本试卷共8页，满分100分，考试时间150分钟。

考生答题注意事项：1.本卷所有试题必须在答题考上作答。

答在试卷上无效，试卷空白处和背面均可作草稿纸。

2.第一部分为选择题。

必须对应试卷上的题号使用2B铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。

3.第二部分为非选择题。

必须注明大、小题号，使用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔作答。

4.合理安排答题空间，超出答题区域无效。

第一部分选择题一、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的信息，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。

未涂，涂错，多涂或少涂均无分。

Farms Appear in CitiesWhen you hear the word “farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops. But scientists say the farm of the future could be built in tall buildings in some large cities.It may be difficult to believe, but in fact, the technology for growing crops indoors already exists. Farming in the city is already happening. Some vegetables are already grown in greenhouse. Even the scientists at the South Pole research station can enjoy fresh vegetables they grow in their own greenhouse.Experts say indoor farming solves many problems. First, traditional farming takes up a lot of land. Growing crops in tall buildings—called vertical farming（垂直农业）—can solve the problem. Also, fruits and vegetables grown indoors would not face serious threats from insects and bad weather.Though vertical farms don’t exist yet, experts have created a plan for recycling in such farms. The water from indoor fish ponds would be used to water chicken or pigs would be reused as a source of energy.But experts believe vertical farming is not going to be easy. They say it can be difficult to control climate conditions indoors. Besides, plants differ in their weather and lighting needs. For example, some plants like warm, sunny weather, but other plants prefer cooler temperature.That’s not to say these difficulties won’t be overcome—but it will take time. Most experts suggest it may take about 5 to 15 years before the first vertical farms could be created.1.The word “farm” may make you think of the countryside.A.TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2.It is still a dream for people to grow crops indoors.A.TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3.Scientists at the South Pole research station live a hard life.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. Vertical farming does not need as much land as traditional farming.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. Fresh fruits and vegetables are very expensive in cities.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. Crops grown indoors would not be badly harmed by insects.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. Scientists do not know how to reuse the animal waste in vertical farms.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. Some experts say vertical farming could be difficult.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. Indoor plants need the same weather and lighting.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. The first vertical farms appeared 5 years ago.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given二、阅读选择（第11-15题，每题2分，共10分）阅读下面短文，请从短文后所给各题的4个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出1个最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。