2018公共英语(二)平时作业

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2018公共英语(二)平时作业

2018公共英语(二)平时作业

题目 1 of 50I shall speak in simple words that there may be no ( ).A.misunderstandingB.mistakeC.faultD.error答案关键:A题目 2 of 50He never tells a lie. He is a/an ( ) boy.A.honestB.kindC.shyD.good答案关键:A题目 3 of 50It's the third time your brother ( ) late this week.A.had arrivedB.arrivesC.havearrivedD.has arrived答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 4 of 50I haven't got anything to do, so I ( ) go with you.A.mustB.may as wellC.have toD.may答案关键:B1.0 得分题目 5 of 50What does this word ( )?A.meanB.expressC.showD.explain答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 6 of 50When the reading was over, she ( ) the class on the content of the text.A.askedB.toldC.questionedD.inquired答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 7 of 50They often lends a hand ( ) and repairing our farm tools.A.watchingB.inspectingC.researchingD.checking答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 8 of 50Hand in your exercise books when you ( ) your composition.A.will finishB.are finishingC.will havefinishedD.have finished答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 9 of 50Mary ( ) at home, for she never goes out this time at night.A.can'tbeB.can beC.must beD.may be答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 10 of 50Two of the boys ( ) while playing football.A.hurtB.were hurtingC.got hurtD.had been hurt答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 11 of 50Come and see me ( ) two or three ( ).A.for; daysB.after; daysC.in; days' timeD.during; daytime答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 12 of 50Can you help me to ( ) three from these books, please?A.chooseB.findC.electD.pick答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 13 of 50Though he has changed a lot, I ( ) him at once.A.recoveredB.describedC.recognizedD.nodded答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 14 of 50Please ( ) your speech to ten minutes.A.resultB.controlC.limitD.put答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 15 of 50I hope there are enough glasses for each guest to have ( ).A.itB.thoseC.themD.one答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 16 of 50You'd rather watch TV this evening, ( ) ?A.isn't itB.hadn't youC.wouldn'tyouD.won't you答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 17 of 50Can you tell me ( ) ?A.who is that gentlemanB.that gentleman is whoC.who that gentleman isD.whom is that gentleman答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 18 of 50Who was the first person ( ) today?A.whom you spokeB.that you spokeC.who you spokeD.you spoke to答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 19 of 50I’ll try to make it ( ) to you.A.playB.plantC.planeD.plain答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 20 of 50Recently, Japanese TV plays are ( ) in China.A.spreadB.activeC.popularD.familiar答案关键: C大项 2 of 6 - Part II Use of English 10.0 得分1.0 得分题目 21 of 50- May I have three tickets, please?- ______________A.It may have begunalready.B.Please come tomorrow.C.I'm sorry we've sold out.D.You are too early.答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 22 of 50- What do you think of this novel?- _________A.I've read it.B.It's well-written.C.It was written by myuncle.D.I bought it yesterday.答案关键:B1.0 得分题目 23 of 50- How do you do?- _________A.Very well.B.How do you do?C.I'm a doctor.D.Nice to have known you.答案关键:B1.0 得分题目 24 of 50- How about going for a drive?- _________A.It's too fast.B.Yes, we shall.C.Yes, let's go bybike.D.A good idea.答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 25 of 50- How did Tom learn Arabic?- _________A.In the morning.B.Very well.C.In the library.D.By taking acourse.答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 26 of 50- Thanks for inviting me, John, but I've already made other plans.- _________. Maybe another time.A.I hope you enjoy itB.That's goodC.Oh! I'm sorry to hear thatD.Great! I really had a goodtime答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 27 of 50-You speak very good English.-______________________.A.It's very kind of you to saysoB.No, I can'tC.You are rightD.That's all right答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 28 of 50-You've been busy, haven't you?- ______________________A.I was busy last week.B.Yes, I've been working hard on mypaper.C.I will get busy with my Englishstudies.D.I'd like to get busy like our teachers.答案关键:B1.0 得分题目 29 of 50- Have a good day!- _______________A.You, too.B.I hope so.C.Me, too.D.It's a wonderful day,isn't it?答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 30 of 50- Hello, I'd like to speak to Mark, please.- _____________________A.Yes, I'm Mark.B.This is Markspeaking.C.It's me here.D.This is me.答案关键:B大项 3 of 6 - Part III Reading Comprehension (1) 5.0 得分An English traveler spent a few weeks in Sweden. When he was about to return home he found that he had only enough money left to get a ticket to England. Thinking the matter over, he decided that as it was only a two days’ voyage he could get home without eating anything. So he bought a ticket with that little money he had and went on board the ship.He closed his ears to the sound of the lunch bell, and when dinner time came, he refused to go down to the place where people had their dinner, saying that he did not feel well. The following day he did not get up until breakfast was over, pretending that he had overslept himself. At lunch time, too. He kept out of the way. By the time of dinner, however, he became so hungry that he could even have eaten paper.“I can’t stand this any longer.” He said to himself. “I must have something to eat.”At the dinner-table he ate everything put in front of him. When he was quite satisfied, he felt stronger and at once went to see the waiter.“Bring me the bill,” he said to the waiter.“The bill?” said the waiter in surprise.“Yes,” answered the traveler.“There isn’t any bill here.” said the waiter. “the meals are already included in the ticket.”1.0 得分题目 31 of 50When the English traveler was about to leave Sweden, he found that he ( ) a ticket back to England.A.only had enough money forB.could buy many things as well asC.did not have the money forD.had more than enough money to buy答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 32 of 50The traveler thought that he ( )A.would find no food served on boardB.could not get home without having meals on boardC.could do without any food before he got homeD.would not be allowed to eat on board答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 33 of 50The first day he did not have his lunch because he did not ( ).A.feel wellB.know the time forlunchC.hear the lunch bellD.have the money答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 34 of 50The following day he got up ( ) .A.much later than breakfast timeB.as soon as he heard the breakfastbellC.early for his breakfastD.in time to have his breakfast答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 35 of 50He became so hungry that he ( ).A.went to sleepB.ate paperC.went to the dinnertableD.kept out of the way答案关键: C大项 4 of 6 - Reading Comprehension (2) 5.0 得分Some students at the open university left school 20 years ago. Others are younger but all must be at least 21 years old. This is one example of how the open university is different from all other universities. Its students must either work full-time or be at home all day, for instance, mothers of families. They don’t have to pass any examinations before they are accepted as students. This is why the university is called “open”. The university was started in order to help a known group—people who missed having a university education when they were young.The first name for the open university was “The University of the Air”. The idea was to teach “on the air”, in other words on radio and television, most of the teaching is done like this. Radio and television have brought the classroom into people’s homes. But this, on its own, is not enough for a university education. The open university student also receives advice at one of 283 study centres in the country. 36 weeks of the year he has to send written work to a “tutor”, the person who guides his studies. He must also spend 3 weeks every summer as a full-time student. Tutors and students meet and study together, as in other universities. At the end of the open university’s first year, the results were good. 3 out of every 4 students passed their examinations. If they do this every year, they will finish their studies in 4 or 5 years.1.0 得分题目 36 of 50All the students at the open university must be ( ).A.less than 21 years oldB.less than 20 years oldC.no less than 21 yearsoldD.full-time workers答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 37 of 50The university is called“open” because its students ( ).A.can be very young or very oldB.are not given examinations before they startstudyingC.are people who just left schoolD.must study full-time答案关键:B1.0 得分题目 38 of 50The known group was ( ).A.the people who started the open universityB.the young people who wanted to go to universityC.the people who were at school 20 years agoD.the people who did not go to university when they wereyoung答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 39 of 50Most of the teaching is done ( ).A.on radio and televisionB.at one of 283 study centers in thecountryC.in the classrooms at the openuniversityD.in summer答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 40 of 50The open university student can study full-time.A.every weekendB.36 weeks a yearC.at the end of the first yearD.when the students of other universities spend their summerholidays答案关键: D大项 5 of 6 - Reading Comprehension (3) 5.0 得分Throughout history man has had to accept the fact that all living things must die. Now people live longer than they used to. But all living things still show the effect of aging. Aging is not a disease, but as a person passes maturity, the cells of the body and the organs they form do not work as well as they did when young. The body provides less protection against disease.A number of causes may add to aging. Some cells of the body have a fairly long life, but they are not replaced when they die. As a person ages, the number of brain cells and muscle cells decreases. Other body cells die and are replaced by new cells. In an aging person, the new cells may not be able to grow as well as those of a young person.Another factor in aging may be changed with the cells themselves. Some of the protein chemicals in cells are known to change with age and become less elastic. This is why the skin of old people wrinkles and hangs loose. This is also the reason why old people shrink in height.1.0 得分题目 41 of 50According to the passage, which of the following is not true?A.Now people are still aging.B.All living things will die.C.Now people live as long as those in thepast.D.Now people live longer than those in thepast.答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 42 of 50Which of the following is not true?A.Aging is a disease.B.Aging happens to everyone.C.When people grow old their organs do not work as well as theydid.D.Old people have less protection against disease.答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 43 of 50Why old people shrink in height?A.Because their skin wrinkles.B.Because their skin hangs loose.C.Because some of the protein chemicals in cells become lesselastic.D.Because the cells are not elastic.答案关键: C1.0 得分题目 44 of 50Which of the following may not add to aging?A.When some of the body cells die, they are notreplaced.B.The number of brain cells decreases.C.The number of muscle cells decreases.D.Old people shrink in height.答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 45 of 50What is mainly discussed in this passage?A.The effect ofaging.B.The causes ofaging.C.The result ofaging.D.All of the above.答案关键: D大项 6 of 6 - Reading Comprehension (4) 5.0 得分Ask three people to look out the same window at a busy street corner and tell you what they see. The chances are you will receive three different answers. Each person sees the same scene, but each perceives something different about it.Perceiving goes on in our minds. Of the three people who look out the window, one may say that he sees a policeman giving a motorist a ticket. Another may say that he sees a rush-hour traffic jam at the crossing. The third may tell you that he sees a woman trying to cross the street with four children. Thus it can be seen that perception is the mind’s explanation of what the senses—in this case our eyes—tell us.Many psychologists today are working to try to decide just how a person experiences or perceives the world around him. Using a scientific method, these psychologists set up experiments in which they can control all of the factors. By measuring and charting the results of many experiments, they are trying to find out what makes different people perceive totally different things about the same scene.1.0 得分题目 46 of 50Seeing and perceiving are ( ).A.the same actionB.two separate actionsC.two actions carried on entirely by the eyesD.several actions that take place atdifferent time答案关键:B1.0 得分题目 47 of 50Perceiving is an action that takes place ( ).A.in our eyesB.only when we think very hard about somethingC.only under the direction of psychologistD.in every person’s mind答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 48 of 50People perceive different things about the same scene because ( ).A.they come from differentcountriesB.they can’t agree about thingsC.some have better eyesightD.none of these答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 49 of 50Psychologists study perception by ( ).A.setting up many experimentsB.asking each other what theyseeC.looking out of windowD.studying people’s eyes答案关键:A1.0 得分题目 50 of 50The best title for this passage is ( ).A.How We SeeB.Learning about Our Minds Through ScienceC.What Psychologists PerceiveD.How to Become an Experimental Psychologist答案关键:B。

2018年公共英语(二)平时作业及答案

2018年公共英语(二)平时作业及答案

2018年公共英语(二)平时作业及答案I will speak clearly and simply to avoid any misunderstandings.The boy is honest and never tells a lie.Your brother has arrived late for the third time this week.Since I have nothing to do。

I may as well go with you.What is the meaning of this word?After the reading。

she ned the class on the content of the text.They often lend a hand in checking and repairing our farm tools.Hand in your exercise books once you have finished your n.C.who that gentleman isD.is that gentleman who答案关键: C改写建议:1.Mary is always at home at night and never goes out.2.Two boys got hurt while playing football.e and see me in two or three days' time.4.Can you help me choose three books。

please?5.Though he has changed a lot。

I recognized him at once.6.Please limit your speech to ten minutes.7.I hope there is one glass for each guest.8.Wouldn't you rather watch TV this evening?9.Who is that gentleman?C.I don't have a car.D.I'm not interested。

2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(全国II卷)【附答案】B4

2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(全国II卷)【附答案】B4

2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(全国Ⅱ卷)评卷人:_______ 得分:_______第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A 、B 、C 和D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

ASummer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/ carers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised , parents/carers will be asked to sign to confirm their child´s choices. ActivityDescriptionMember of staffCostOutdoor Adventure(OUT)Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr.Clemens £140 WWI Battlefiel-ds andParis(WBP) On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On Day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris Park, staying until late to see the parade and thefireworks. Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Mrs.Wilson£425Crafty Foxes(CRF) Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushions and decorations...Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles.Mrs.Goode£30Potty about Potter (POT)Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on-Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxford’s Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Parks, before heading back to Exeter.Miss Drake £15021. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping? A. OUT B. WBP C. CRF D.POT 22.What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs.Wilson?A. Travel to London.B. See a parade and fireworks.C. Tour central Paris.D. Visit the WWI battlefields 23. How long does Potty about Potter last?A. Two days.B. Four days.C. Five days.D. One week.B第二部分 阅读理解(40分) 第三部分 语言知识运用(45分)第四部分 写作 (35分) 总分题号 第一节(30) 第二节(10) 第一节(30) 第二节(15)第一节(10) 第二节(25) 115分得分学校:____________班级:____________学号:_____________姓名:____________Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein(蛋白质).iron and zine(not that fruits have much protein).Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质).The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants.As for cherries(樱桃),they are so delicious who cares? However they are rich in vitamin C .When combined with berries or slices of other fruits,frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream". For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze.If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness. and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten r ight away. This makes a fun activity for a children's party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.24.What does the author seem to like about cherries?A .They contain protein. B.They are high in vitamin AC.They have a pleasant taste.D. They are rich in antioxidants25. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?.A. To make them smell better.B. To keep their colour.C. To speed up their ripening.D. To improve their nutrition26. What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A.A dessertB. A drink.C.A container.D. A machine.27. From which is the text probably taken?A .A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.C.A research paper.D. A travel brochure.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children's lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the report's key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today."The report date shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,ages2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议)parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers ,have more books in the home,more books purchased for them,parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches,and school vacation reading list loom(逼近)ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their o wn summer reading list and plana family trip to the library or bookstore.28.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A.Children's reading habits.B.Quality of children's books.C.Children's after-class activitiesD.Parent-child relationships.29.Where can you find the data that best supports“children are reading a lot less forfun ”?A.In paragraph2B.In paragraph3C.In paragraph4D.In paragraph530. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A.E-books are of poor quality.B.It could be a waste of time.C.It may harm children 's health.D.E-readers are expensive.31. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A.Act as role models for them.B.Ask them to write book reportsC.Set up reading groups for them.D.Talk with reading class teachers.DWe're all been there in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane,surrounded by people who are,like us,deeply focused on their smartphonesor,worse,struggling with the uncomfortable silence.What's the problem? It's possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence.It's more likely that none of us start a conversation because it's awkward and challenging or we think it's annoying and unnecessary.But the next time you find yourself among strangers,consider that small talk is worth the trouble.Experts say it's an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can't forget that deep relationships wouldn't even exist if it weren't for casual conversation.Small talk is the grease(润滑剂)for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast."Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,”he explains .“The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them."In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn,associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动)with its waiter ;the other,to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feeling and a better coffee shop experience. "It's not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband" says Dunn.“But interactions with peripheral (边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also."Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. "Small talk is the basis of good manners," he says.32. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to smartphones.B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C. Absence of communication between strangers.D. Impatience with slow service.33. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good manners.B. Relating to other people.C. Focusing on a topic.D. Making business deals.34. What does the coffee shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships.B. It raises people's confidence.C. It matters as much as a formal talkD. It makes people feel good.35. What is the best tile for the text?A. Conversation CountsB. Ways of Making Small TalkC. Benefits of Small TalkD. Uncomfortable Silence第二节(共5小题:每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容从短文的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018年10月自考英语二真题及答案

2018年10月自考英语二真题及答案

2018年10⽉⾃考英语⼆真题及答案2018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l00分,考试时间l50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、⼆部分在“选择题答题区”作答。

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.第三⼀七部分在“⾮选择题答题区”作答。

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:阅读判断(第l~l0题,每题l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;如果该旬提供的是错误信息,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。

阅渎下⾯短⽂,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。

第三部分:概括段落⼤意和补全句⼦(第16~25题,每题l 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l6~20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。

请将正确选项的字母写在答题卡上。

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处空⾃,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,请将正确选项的字母写在答题卡上。

第五部分:填词补⽂(第31~40题,每题l.5分,共I5分)下⾯的短⽂有l0处空⽩,短⽂后列出12个词,其中10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,请将正确选项的字母写在答题卡上。

第六部分:完形补⽂(第41~50题,每题l.5分,共l5分)下⾯的短⽂有l0处空⽩,每处空⽩后的括号内有⼀个词,请根据短⽂内容将其正确的形式填⼊⽂中,以恢复⽂章原貌,并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。

2018年全国英语等级考试第二级真题卷及答案解析

2018年全国英语等级考试第二级真题卷及答案解析

2018年9月二级考试试题原文第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman going to do this afternoonA.Eat out.B.See a doctor.C.Go shopping.2.How does Henry feel nowA.Proud.B.Tired.C.Grateful.3.What did Fred doA.He travelled to Italy.B.He offered Kate a ride.C.He bought a new car.4.What does the woman doA.She’s a salesperson.B.She’s a librarian.C.She’s a bank clerk.5.What did Patrick do last FridayA.He moved to another place.B.He sold his old apartment.C.He went out with a friend第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7题。

6.What is the probable relationship between the speakersA.Strangers.B.Classmates.C.Co-workers.7.Why is Sara worriedA.She has problem preparing for a speech.B.She knows nothing about British history.C.She fails to finish her homework on time.听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10题。

(完整版)2018年英语二真题及答案

(完整版)2018年英语二真题及答案

Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)Why do people read negative Internet comments and do other things that will obviously be painful? Because humans have an inherent need to 1 uncertainty, according to a recent study in Psychological Science. The new research reveals that the need to know is so strong that people will 2 to satisfy their curiosity even when it is clear the answer will 3 .In a series of four experiments, behavioral scientists at the University of Chicago and the Wisconsin School of Business tested. Student’s willingness to 4 themselves to unpleasant stimuli in an effort to satisfy curiosity. For one 5 eachparticipant was shown a pile of pens that the researcher claimed were from a previous experiment. The twist? Half of the pens would 6 an electric shock when clicked.Twenty-seven students were told which pens were electrified, another twenty-seven were told only that some were electrified 7 left alone in the room, the students who did not know which ones would shock them clicked more pens and incurred more shocks than the students who knew what would8 subsequent experiments reproduced, this effect with otherstimuli 9 the sound of finger nails on a chalkboard andphotographs of disgusting insects.The drive to_10_is deeply rooted in humans. Much the sameas the basic drives for_11_or shelter, says Christopher Hsee ofthe University of Chicago Curiosity is often considered a goodinstinct-it can _12_New Scientific advances, for instance-butsometimes such_13_can backfire, the insight that curiosity candrive you to do _14_things is a profound one.Unhealthy curiosity is possible to 15 , however, in a finalexperiment, participants who were encouraged to 16 how theywould feel after viewing an unpleasant picture were less likelyto 17 to see such an image. These results suggest thatimagining the 18 of following through on one’s curiosityahead of time can help determine 19 it is worth the endeavor. ”Thinking about long-term 20 is key to reducing the possiblenegative effects of curiosity. Hsee says “in other words, don’t read online comments”.1. [A]Protect [B] resolve [C] discuss [D] ignore2. [A]refuse [B] wait [C] regret [D] seek3. [A]hurt [B] last [C]mislead [D] rise4. [A]alert [B] tie [C] treat [D] expose5. [A]message [B] review [C] trial [D] concept6.[A] remove [B] weaken [C] interrupt [D] deliver7.[A]when [B] if [C] though [D] unless8.[A] continue [B] happen [C] disappear [D] change9.[A] rather than [B] regardless of [C] such as [D] owing to 10.[A] discover [B] forgive [C] forget [D] disagree11.[A] pay [B] marriage [C] schooling [D] food12.[A] lead to [B]rest on [C] learn from [D] begin with13.[A] withdrawal [B] persistence [C] inquiry [D] diligence14.[A] self-reliant [B] self-destructive [C] self-evident [D] self-deceptive15.[A] define [B] resist [C]replace [D] trace16.[A] overlook [B] predict [C] design [D] conceal17.[A] remember [B] promise [C] choose [D] pretend18.[A] relief [B] plan [C] duty [D] outcome19.[A] why [B] whether [C] where [D] how20.[A] consequences [B] investments [C] strategies [D] limitationsSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1It is curious that Stephen Koziatek feels almost as though he has to justify his efforts to give his students a better future.Mr. Koziatek is part of something pioneering. He is a teacher at a New Hampshire high school where learning is not something of books and tests and mechanical memorization,but practical. When did it become accepted wisdom that students should be able to name the 13th president of the United States but be utterly overwhelmed by a broken bike chain?As Koziatek knows, there is learning in just about everything. Nothing is necessarily gained by forcing students to learn geometry at a graffitied desk stuck with generations of discarded chewing gum. They can also learn geometry by assembling a bicycle.But he’s also found a kind of insidious prejudice. Workingwith your hands is seen as almost a mark of inferiority. Schoolsin the family of vocational education “have thatstereotype...that it’s for kids who can’t make it academically,”he says.On one hand, that viewpoint is a logical product of America’s evolution. Manufacturing is not the economic engine that itonce was. The job security that the US economy once offered tohigh school graduates has largely evaporated. More educationis the new principle. We want more for our kids, and rightfullyso.But the headlong push into bachelor’s degrees for all –and the subtle devaluing of anything less – misses an important point: That’s not the only thing the American economy need.Yes, a bachelor’s degree opens more doors. But even now, 54percent of the jobs in the country are middle-skill jobs, such asconstruction and high-skill manufacturing. But only 44 percentof workers are adequately trained.In other words, at a time when the working class has turnedthe country on its political head, frustrated that the opportunitythat once defined America is vanishing, one obvious solution isstaring us in the face. There is a gap in working-class jobs, butthe workers who need those jobs most aren’t equipped to do them. Koziatek’s Manchester school of Technology HighSchool is trying to fill that gap.Koziatek’s school is a wake-up call. When education becomes one-size-fits-all, it risks overlooking a nation’s diversity of gifts.21. A broken bike chain is mentioned to show students’lack of .[A] practical ability[B] academic training[C] pioneering spirit[D] mechanical memorization22. There exists the prejudice that vocational education isfor kids who .[A] have a stereotyped mind[B] have no career motivation[C] are not academically successful[D] are financially disadvantaged23. We can infer from Paragraph 5 that high schoolgraduates .[A] used to have big financial concerns[B] used to have more job opportunities[C] are reluctant to work in manufacturing[D] are entitled to more educational privileges24. The headlong push into bachelor's degrees for all .[A] helps create a lot of middle-skill jobs[B] may narrow the gap in working-class jobs[C] is expected to yield a better-trained workforce[D] indicates the overvaluing of higher education25. The author's attitude toward Koziatek’s school can be described as .[A] supportive[B] tolerant[C] disappointed[D] cautiousText 2While fossil fuels—still generate roughly 85 percent of the world’s energy supply, it’s clearer than ever that the futurebelongs to renewable sources such as wind and solar. The moveto renewables is picking up momentum around the world: Theynow account for more than half of new power sources going online.Some growth stems from a commitment by governmentsand farsighted businesses to fund cleaner energy sources. But increasingly the story is about the plummeting prices ofrenewables, especially wind and solar. The cost of solar panelshas dropped by 80 percent and the cost of wind turbines byclose to one-third in the past eight years.In many parts of the world renewable energy is already aprincipal energy source. In Scotland, for example, wind turbines provide enough electricity to power 95 percent of homes. Whilethe rest of the world takes the lead, notably China and Europe,the United States is also seeing a remarkable shift. In March, forthe first time, wind and solar power accounted for more than 10 percent of the power generated in the US, reported the USEnergy Information Administration.President Trump has underlined fossil fuels—especially coal —as the path to economic growth. In a recent speech in Iowa,he dismissed wind power as an unreliable energy source. Butthat message did not play well with many in Iowa, where windturbines dot the fields and provide 36 percent of the state’s electricity generation—and where tech giants like Microsoft are being attracted by the availability of clean energy to powertheir data centers.The question “What happens when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine?” has provided a quick put-down for skeptics. But a boost in the storage capacity ofbatteries is making their ability to keep power flowing aroundthe clock more likely.The advance is driven in part by vehicle manufacturers, whoare placing big bets on battery-powered electric vehicles.Although electric cars are still a rarity on roads now, thismassive investment could change the picture rapidly in coming years.While there’s a long way to go, the trend lines for renewables are spiking. The pace of change in energy sources appears to be speeding up—perhaps just in time to have a meaningful effect in slowing climate change. What Washington does—or doesn’t do—to promote alternative energy may mean less and less at a time of a global shift in thought.26. The word “plummeting”(Line 3, Para. 2) is closest in meaning to .[A] stabilizing[B] changing[C] falling[D] rising27. According to Paragraph 3, the use of renewable energy in America .[A] is progressing notably[B] is as extensive as in Europe[C] faces many challenges[D] has proved to be impractical28. It can be learned that in Iowa, .[A] wind is a widely used energy source[B] wind energy has replaced fossil fuels[C] tech giants are investing in clean energy[D] there is a shortage of clean energy supply29. Which of the following is true about clean energy according to Paragraphs 5&6?[A] Its application has boosted battery storage.[B] It is commonly used in car manufacturing.[C] Its continuous supply is becoming a reality.[D] Its sustainable exploitation will remain difficult.30. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that renewable energy____.[A] will bring the USA closer to other countries.[B] will accelerate global environmental change.[C] is not really encouraged by the USA government.[D] is not competitive enough with regard to its cost.Text 3The power and ambition of the giants of the digital economy is astonishing-Amazon has just announced the purchase of the upmarket grocery chain Whole Foods for$l3.5bn,but two years ago Facebook paid even more than that to acquire the WhatsApp messaging service, which doesn't have any physical product at all. What WhatsApp offered Facebook was an intricate and finely detailed web of its users' friendships and social lives.Facebook promised the European commission then that it would not link phone numbers to Facebook identities, but it broke the promise almost as soon as the deal went through. Even without knowing what was in the messages, the knowledge of who sent them and to whom was enormously revealing and still could be. What political journalist, what party whip, would not want to know the makeup of the WhatsApp groups in which Therea May's enemies are currently plotting? Itmay be that the value of Whole Foods to Amazon is not so much the 460 shops it owns, but the records of which customers have purchased what.Competition law appears to be the only way to address these imbalances of power. But it is clumsy. For one thing, it is very slow compared to the pace of Change within the digital economy. By the time a problem has been addressed and remedied it may have vanished in the marketplace, to be replaced by new abuses of power. But there is a deeper conceptual problem, too. Competition law as presently interpreted deals with financial disadvantage to consumers and this is not obvious when the users of these services don't pay for them. The users of their Services are not their customers. That would be the people who buy advertising from them-and Facebook and Google, the two virtual giants, dominate digital advertising to the disadvantage of all other media and entertainment companies.The product they're selling is data, and we, the users, convert our lives to date for the benefit of the digital giants.Just as some ants farm the bugs called aphids for the honeydew the produce when they feed, so Google farms us for the data that our digital lives yield. Ants keep predatory insects away from where their aphids feed; Gmail keeps the spamme out of our inboxes. It doesn't feel like a human or democratic relationship, even if both sides benefit.31. According to Paragraph 1, Facebook acquired WhatsApp for its .[A] digital products[B] user information[C] physical assets[D] quality service32. Linking phone numbers to Facebook identities may .[A] worsen political disputes[B] mess up customer records[C] pose a risk to Facebook users[D] mislead the European commission33. According to the author, competition law .[A] should sever the new market powers[B] may worsen the economic imbalance[C] should not provide just one legal solution[D] cannot keep pace with the changing market34. Competition law as presently interpreted can hardlyprotect Facebook users because .[A] they are not defined as customers[B] they are not financially reliable[C] the services are generally digital[D] the services are paid for by advertisers35. The ants analogy is used to illustrate .[A] a win-win business model between digital giants[B] a typical competition pattern among digital giants[C] the benefits provided for digital giants ’customers[D] the relationship between digital giants and their usersText 4To combat the trap of putting a premium on being busy, CalNewport, author of Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in aDistracted World, recommends building a habit of “deep work”-the ability to focus without distraction.There are a number of approaches to mastering the art ofdeep work- be it lengthy retreats dedicated to a specific task;developing a daily ritual; or taking a “journalistic” approachto seizing moment of deep work when you can throughout theday. Whichever approach, the key is to determine your lengthof focus time and stick to it.Newport also recommends “deep scheduling” to combat constant interruptions and get more done in less time. “At any given point, I should have deep work scheduled for roughly thenext mouth. Once on the calendar, I protect this time like Iwould a doctor’s appointment or important meeting”, he writes.Another approach to getting more done in less time is torethink how you priorities your day – in particular how we craftour to-do lists. Tim Harford, author of Messy: The Power ofDisorder to Transform Our Lives, points to a study in the early1980s that divided undergraduates into two groups: some wereadvised to set out monthly goals and study activities; otherswere told to plan activities and goals in much more detail, dayby day.While the researchers assumed that the well-structureddaily plans would be most effective when it came to theexecution of tasks, they were wrong: the detailed daily plans demotivated students .Harford argues that inevitabledistractions often render the daily to-do list ineffective, whileleaving room for improvisation in such a list can reap the bestresults.In order to make the most of our focus and energy, we alsoneed to embrace downtime, or as Newport suggests, “be lazy”.“Idleness is not just a vacation, an indulgence or a vice; it isas indispensable to the brain as vitamin D is to the body …”[idleness]is, paradoxically, necessary to getting any work done,”he argues.Srini Pillay, an assistant professor of psychiatry at HarvardMedical School, believes this counterintuitive link betweendowntime and productivity may be due to the may our brainsoperate. When our brains switch between being focused andunfocused on a task, they tend to be more efficient.“What people don’t realise is that in order to completethese tasks they need to use both the focus and unfocus circuitsin their brain,” says Pillay.36. The key to mastering the art of deep work is to .[A] keep to your focus time[B] list your immediate tasks[C] make specific daily plans[D] seize every minute to work37. The study in the early 1980s cited by Harford showsthat .[A] distractions may actually increase efficiency.[B] daily schedules are indispensable to studying[C] students are hardly motivated by monthly goals[D] detailed plans may not be as fruitful as expected38. According to Newport, idleness is .[A] a desirable mental state for busy people.[B] a major contributor to physical health[C] an effective way to save time and energy[D] an essential factor in accomplishing any work39. Pillay believes that our brains’ shift between being focused and unfocused .[A] can result in psychological well-being[B] can bring about greater efficiency[C] is aimed at better balance in work[D] is driven by task urgency40. This text is mainly about .[A] ways to relieve the tension of busy life[B] approaches to getting more done in less time[C] the key to eliminating distractions[D] the cause of the lack of focus timePart BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subtitles from the list A-G for each numbered paragraph (41-45). There are two extra subtitles which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)A.Just say itB.Be presentC.Pay a unique compliment, places, thingsE.Find the “me too”sF.Skip the small talkG.Ask for an opinionFive ways to make conversation with anyoneConversations are links, which means when you have aconversation with a new person a link gets formed and everyconversation you have after that moment will strengthen thelink.You meet new people every day: the grocery worker, thecab driver, new people at work or the security guard at the door.Simply starting a conversation with them will form a link.Here are five simple ways that you can make the first moveand start a conversation with strangers.41、______________________________________________Suppose you are in a room with someone you don’t know and something within you says “I want to talk with this person”-this is something that mostly happens with all of us. Youwanted to say something-the first word –but it just won’tcome out, it feels like it is stuck somewhere. I know the feelingand here is my advice: just get it out.Just think: what is the worst that could happen? They won’t talk with you? Well, they are not talking with you now!I truly believe that once you get that first word outeverything else will just flow. So keep it simple: “Hi”,“Hey”or “Hello”- do the best you can to gather all of theenthusiasm and energy you can , put on a big smile and say“Hi”。

自学考试2018年10月00015英语(二)真题答案及解析

自学考试2018年10月00015英语(二)真题答案及解析

2018年10月《英语(二)》真题2018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、二部分在"选择题答题区"作答。

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.第三一七部分在"非选择题答题区"作答。

必须注明大、小题号,使用0.5毫米黑字迹签字笔作答。

4.合理安排答题空间,超出答题区域无效。

选择题区第一部分: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;如果该旬提供的是错误信息,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。

The British SummerBritain is well known for its rainy climate. People joke that even in the summer time the country never gets any sun and that the skies stay disappointingly grey even during the months of July and August.Last summer though, it was so hot that people could hardly believe it. British people weren't used to such high temperatures, so every day on the news there were stories about people struggling to work in such unusual weather conditions. Radio and television programmes also reminded everyone to drink more water and not to stay too long in the sun. When the sun comes out, British people tend to spend time in their garden if they have one. It's common to invite friends and neighbours around for a barbecue where everyone sits outside and eats food like grilled meat(烤肉)and salads. There' s always a back-up plan in case of rain though, and the meal sometimes has to be cooked in the kitchen and eaten indoors.People also spend a lot of time in parks during the summer, having picnics or playing sports. In every green area, there's always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays children's music and sells ice creams.Towns like Blackpool and Brighton are popular for their beaches and amusement arcades(游乐场). People go there to swim, sunbathe and eat fish and chips. The water can be quite cold, though, and that's why quite a lot of people prefer to go abroad for their summer holiday instead. Popular destinations include Spain, Germany and France: all countries that promise a lot of sunshine!1.【题干】There is little sunshine in Britain in summer.【选项】A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given【答案】A【解析】题干大意:英国在夏天里阳光很少。

2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷及答案

2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷及答案

2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷及答案目录2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷 (1)2018年大学生公共英语二级真题答案 (20)2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷(总分110,做题时间90分钟)第一部分听力理解第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman going to do?A Have a coffee.B Attend a meeting.C Clean her office.2.What does the woman ask for?A A dress of different size.B A dress of better quality.C A dress of a bright color.3.What does the man want to do?A Take his leave.B Borrow a ladder.C Clean the roof.4.What will the woman probably do next?A Go to the man's place.B Reserve an exhibition hall.C Call the Hillsboro Hotel.5.Where are the speakers?A At home.B In a museum.C In the city square.第二节各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

1.Why has the man hardly seen the woman lately?A She had a traffic accident.B She moved to another place.C She is working unusual hours.2.Where does the conversation take place?A In an apartment.B At a bus stop.C In an office.3.What does the man have to do now?A Plan a trip.B Look for a job.C Make a decision.4.What does the woman think of the journey to South America?A Exciting.B Dangerous.C Expensive.5.What advice does the woman give to the man?A Staying at home.B Going abroad.C Opening a bookstore.6.What is the radio program for?A Discussing language skills.B Promoting community service.C Sharing personal feelings.7.What is the second point Prof.Sheffield mentioned?A To conclude the article.B To introduce main ideas.C To give details and facts.8.What makes an excellent article according to Prof.Sheffield?A Detailed facts.B Personal style.C Formal language.9.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A A summer job.B A food company.C A birthday party.10.What does the man's company do?A Offer food services.B Organize concerts.C Design furniture.11.What will the man do before the party?A Play music.B Cook food.C Set tables.12.What does the woman think of the man's work?A Difficult.B Interesting.C Valuable.13.What do the Hoffmans do for a living?A They are gardeners.B They sell vegetables.C They run a guesthouse.14.How much direct sunshine do tomato plants actually need every day?A Five hours.B Eight hours.C Twelve hours.15.Why do Irish potatoes grow better in the shade?A They have deeper roots.B They have wider leaves.C They have bigger flowers.第二部分阅读理解第一节短文理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

全国自考英语二22018年10月真题及答案

全国自考英语二22018年10月真题及答案

2018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l00分,考试时间l50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、二部分在“选择题答题区”作答。

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.第三一七部分在“非选择题答题区”作答。

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:阅读判断(第l~l0题,每题l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;如果该旬提供的是错误信息,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。

The British SummerBritain is well known for its rainy climate. People joke that even in the summer time the country never gets any sun and that the skies stay disappointingly grey even during the months of July and augustLast summer though, it was so hot that people could hardly believe it. British people weren't used to such high temperatures, so every day on the news there were stories about people struggling to work in such unusual weather conditions. Radio and television programmes also reminded everyone to drink more water and not to stay too long in the sun.When the sun comes out, British people tend to spend time in their garden if they have one It's common to invite friends and neighbours around for a barbecue where everyone sits outside and eats food like grilled meat(烤肉)and salads. There's always a back-up plan in case of rain though, and the meal sometimes has to be cooked in the kitchen and eaten indoors People also spend a lot of time in parks during the summer, having picnics or playing sports. In every green area, there's always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays children's music and sells ice creams.Towns like Blackpool and Brighton are popular for their beaches and amusement arcades (游乐场). People go there to swim, sunbathe and eat fish and chips .The water can be quite cold, though, and that's why quite a lot of people prefer to go abroad for their summer holiday instead. Popular destinations include Spain, Germany and France: all countries that promise a lot of sunshine!1. There is little sunshine in Britain in summerA. TrueB. False C Not Given2. British people like to tell jokes about each other.A. TrueB. False C .Not Given3. It was unusually hot last summer in BritainA. trueB. False C Not Given4. British people enjoyed the high temperatures of last summer.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. The media advised people to enjoy the sunshineA. TrueB. False C Not Given6. Most British people have a garden of their ownA. TrueB. FalseC. Not given7. People having a barbecue often have a plan against the rainA. TrueB. FalseC. Not given8. Children like the music from the ice cream vansA. TrueB. False C Not Given9. Blackpool and Brighton are known for their beachesA. TrueB. False C Not Given10. People go to spain in summer to enjoy the cooler sea water.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given第二部分:阅渎选择(第11~15题,每题2分,共l0分)阅渎下面短文,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。

2018考研英语二真题及参考答案

2018考研英语二真题及参考答案

2018 年考研英语(二)真题及参考答案SectionⅠ Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark [A],[B], [C] or [D] on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Why do people read negative Internet comments and do other things that will obviously be painful? Because humans have an inherent need to 1 uncertainty, according to a recentstudy in Psychological Science. The new research reveals that the need to know is strong that people will 2 to satisfy their curiosity even when it is clear the answer will 3 .In a series of experiments, behavioral scientists at the University of Chicago and the Wisconsin school of Business tested students’ willingness to 4 themselves to unpleasant stimuli in an effort to satisfy curiosity. For one 5 , each participant was shown a pile of pens that the researcher claimed were from a previous experiment. The twist? Half of the pens would 6an electric shock when clicked.Twenty-seven students were told with pens were electrified; another twenty-seven were told only that some were electrified.7left alone in the room. The students who did not know which ones would shock them clicked more pens and incurred more shocks than the students who knew that would 8 . Subsequent experiments reproduced this effect with other stimuli, 9 the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard and photographs of disgusting insects.The drive to 10 is deeply rooted in humans, much the same as the basic drives for11 or shelter, says Christopher Hsee of the University of Chicago. Curiosity is often considereda good instinct — it can 12 new scientific advances, for instance — but sometimes such13 can backfire. The insight that curiosity can drive you to do 14 things is a profound one.Unhealthycuriosity is possible to 15 , however. In a final experiment, participants who were encouraged to 16 how they would feel after viewing an unpleasant picture were less likely to 17 to see such an image. These results suggest that imagining the 18 of following through on one’s curiosity ahead of time can help determine 19 it is worth the endeavor. Thinking about long-term 20 is key to reducing the possible negative effects of curiosity,”Hsee says. In other words, don’t read online comments.1. A.ignore B.protect C.discuss D.resolve2.A.refuse B.seek C.wait D.regret3.A.rise st C.hurt D.mislead4.A.alert B.expose C.tie D.treat5.A.trial B.message C.review D.concept6.A.remove B.deliver C.weaken D.interrupt7.A.Unless B.If C.When D.Though 8.A.changeB.continueC.disappearD.happen9.A.such as B.rather than C.regardless of D.owingto 10.A.disagree B.forgive C.discover D.forget11.A.pay B.food C.marriage D.schooling12.A.begin with B.rest on C.lead to D.learn from13.A.inquiry B.withdrawal C.persistence D.diligence14.A.self-deceptive B.self-reliant C.self-evident D.self-destructive 15.A.trace B.define C.replace D.resist16.A.conceal B.overlook C.design D.predict17.A.choose B.remember C.promiseD.pretend 18.A.relief B.outcome C.plan D.duty19.A.how B.why C.where D.whether20.A.limitations B.investments C.consequences D.strategiesSection IIReadingComprehension Part ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A],[B], [C] or [D]. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1It is curious that Stephen Koziatek feels almost as though he has to justify his efforts to give his students a better future.Mr. Koziatek is part of something pioneering. He is a teacher at a New Hampshire high school where learning is not something of books and tests and mechanical memorization, but practical. When did it become accepted wisdom that students should be able to name the 13th president of the United States but be utterly overwhelmed by a broken bike Chain?As Koziatek know, there is learning in just about everything. Nothing is necessarily gained by forcing students to learn geometry at a graffitied desk stuck with generations of discarded chewing gum. They can also learn geometry by assembling a bicycle.But he’s also found a kind of insidious prejudice. Working with your hands is seen as almost a mark of inferiority. School in the family of vocational education “have that stereotype...that it’s for kids who can’t make it academically,” he says.On one hand,that viewpoint is a logical product of America’s evolution.Manufacturing is not the economic engine that it once was.The job security that the US economy once offered to high school graduates has largely evaporated. More education is the new principle.We want more for our kids,and rightfully so.But the headlong push into bachelor’s degrees for all—and the subtle devaluing of anything less—misses an important point:That’s not the only thing the American economy needs.Yes,a bachelor ’ s degree opens moredoors.Buteven now,54 percent of the jobs in the country are middle-skill jobs,such as construction and high-skill manufacturing.But only 44 percent of workers are adequately trained.In other words,at a time when the working class has turned the country on its political head,frustrated that the opportunity that once defined America is vanishing,one obvious solution is staring us in the face.There is a gap in working-class jobs, but the workers who need those jobs most aren’t equipped to do them.Koziatek’s Manchester School of Technology High School is trying to fill that gap.Koziatek ’ s school is a wake-up call. When education becomes one-size-fits-all,it risksoverlooking a nation’s diversity of gifts.21.A broken bike chain is mentioned to show students’ lack of.A.academic trainingB.practical abilityC.pioneering spiritD.mechanical memorization22.There exists the prejudice that vocational education is for kids who.A.have a stereotyped mindB.have no career motivationC.arefinancially disadvantaged D.arenot academically successful23.we can infer from Paragraph 5 that high school graduates.ed to have more job opportunitiesed to have big financial concernsC.are entitled to more educational privilegesD.are reluctant to work in manufacturing24.The headlong push into bachelors degrees for all.A.helps create a lot of middle-skill jobsB.may narrow the gap in working-class jobsC.indicates the overvaluing of higher educationD.is expected to yield a better-trained workforce25.The author’s attitude toward Koziatek’s school can be described as.A.tolerantB.cautiousC.supportiveD.disappointedText 2While fossil fuels—coal,oil,gas—still generate roughly 85 percent of the world’s energy supply, it's clearer than ever that the future belongs to renewable sources such as wind and solar.The move to renewables is picking up momentum around the world:They now account for more than half of new power sources going on line.Some growth stems from a commitment by governments and farsighted businesses to fund cleaner energy sources. But increasingly the story is about the plummetingprices of renewables,especially wind and solar.The cost of solar panels has dropped by 80 percent and the cost of wind turbines by close to one-third in the past eight years.In many parts of the world renewable energy is already a principal energy source.In Scotland, for example,wind turbines provide enough electricity to power 95 percent of homes.While the rest of the world takes the lead,notably China and Europe,the United States is also seeing a remarkable shift.In March,for the first time,wind and solar power accounted for more than 10 percent of the power generated in the US,reported the US Energy Information Administration.President Trump has underlined fossil fuels —especially coal —as the path to economic growth.In a recent speech in Iowa,he dismissed wind power as an unreliable energy source.But that message did not play well with many in Iowa,where wind turbines dot the fields and provide36 percent of the state’s electricity generation—and where tech giants like Microsoft are being attracted by the availability of clean energy to power their data centers.The question“what happens when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine?”has provided a quick put-down for skeptics.But a boost in the storage capacity of batteries is making their ability to keep power flowing around the clock more likely.The advance is driven in part by vehicle manufacturers ,who are placing big bets on battery-powered electric vehicles.Although electric cars are still a rarity on roads now,this massive investment could change the picture rapidly in coming years.While there ’ s a long way to go , the trend lines for renewables are spiking.The pace of change in energy sources appears to be speeding up—perhaps just in time to have a meaningful effect in slowing climate change.What Washington does—or doesn’t do—to promote alternative energy may mean less and less at a time of a global shift in thought.26.The word“plummeting”(Line 3,Para.2)is closest in meaningto. A.stabilizingB.changingC.fallingD.rising27.According to Paragraph 3,the use of renewable energy in America.A.is progressing notablyB.is as extensive as in EuropeC.faces many challengesD.hasproved to be impractical28.It can be learned that in Iowa, . A.windis a widely used energy source B.windenergy has replaced fossil fuels C.techgiants are investing in clean energyD.there is a shortage of clean energy supply29.Which ofthe following is true about clean energy according to Paragraphs 5&6?A.Its application has boosted battery storage.B.It is commonly used in car manufacturing.C.Itscontinuous supply is becoming a reality. D.Itssustainable exploitation will remain difficult.30.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that renewable energy.A.will bring the US closer to other countriesB.will accelerate global environmental changeC.isnot really encouraged by the US governmentD.is not competitive enough with regard to its costText 3The power and ambition of the giants of the digital economy is astonishing — Amazon has just announced the purchase of the upmarket grocery chain Whole Foods for$13.5bn,but two years ago Facebook paid even more than that to acquire the WhatsApp messaging service,which doesn’t have any physical product at all. What WhatsApp offered Facebook was an intricate and finely detailed web of its users’friendships and social lives.Facebook promised the European commission then that it would not link phone numbers to Facebook identities,but it broke the promise almost as soon as the deal went through.Even without knowing what was in the messages,the knowledge of who sent them and to whom was enormously revealing and still could be.What political journalist,what party whip,would not want to know the makeup of the WhatsApp groups in which Theresa May ’s enemies are currentlyplotting?It may be that the value of Whole Foods to Amazon is not so much the 460 shops it owns, but the records of which customers have purchased what.Competition law appears to be the only way to address these imbalances of power.But it is clumsy. For one thing, it is very slow compared to the pace of change within the digital economy. By the time a problem has been addressed and remedied it may have vanished in the marketplace, to be replaced by new abuses of power.But there is a deeper conceptual problem, too. Competition law as presently interpreted deals with financial disadvantage to consumers and this is not obvious when the users of these services don’t pay for them.The users of their services are not their customers.That would be the people who buy advertising from them—and Facebook and Google,the two virtual giants,dominate digital advertising to the disadvantage of all other media and entertainment companies.The product they’re selling is data,and we,the users,convert our lives to data for the benefit of the digital giants. Just as some ants farm the bugs called aphidsfor the honeydew they produce when they feed, so Google farms us for the data that our digital lives yield.Ants keep predatory insects away from where their aphids feed; Gmail keeps the spammers out of our inboxes.It doesn’t feel like a human or democratic relationship,even if both sides benefit.31.According to Paragraph 1, Facebook acquired WhatsApp for its.A.digital productser informationC.physical assetsD.quality service32.Linking phone numbers to Facebook identities may.A.worsen political disputesB.mess up customer recordsC.pose a risk to Facebook usersD.mislead the European commission33.According to the author,competition law.A.should serve the new market powersB.mayworsen the economic imbalance C.should notprovide just one legal solution D.cannot keeppace with the changing marketpetition law as presently interpreted can hardly protect Facebook usersbecause. A.they are not defined as customersB.they are not financially reliableC.the services are generally digitalD.the services are paid for by advertisers35.The ants analogy is used to illustrate.A.a win-win business model between digital giantsB.atypical competition pattern among digital giantsC.the benefits provided for digital giants’customersD.the relationship between digital giants and their usersText 4To combat the trap of putting a premium on being busy,Cal Newport,author of Deep work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted world,recommends building a habit of “deep work”— the ability to focus without distraction.There are a number of approaches to mastering the art of deep work—be it lengthy retreats dedicated to a specific task;developing a daily ritual;or taking a “journalistic ”approach to seizing moments of deep work when you can throughout the day. Whichever approach,the key is to determine your length of focus time and stick to it.Newport also recommends “deepscheduling” to combat constant interruptions and get more done in less time. “At any given point,Ishould have deep work scheduled for roughly the next month.Once on the calendar I protect this time like Iwould a doctor ’ s appointment or important meeting”,he writes.Another approach to getting more done in less time is to rethink how you prioritize your day —in particular how we craft our to-do lists.Tim Harford, author of Messy:The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives,points to a study in the early 1980s that divided undergraduates into two groups:some were advised to set out monthly goals and study activities;others were told to plan activities and goals in much more detail,day by day.While the researchers assumed that the well-structured daily plans would be most effective when it came to the execution of tasks,they were wrong:the detailed daily plans demotivated students.Harford argues that inevitable distractions often render the daily to-do list ineffective,while leaving room for improvisation in such a list can reap the best results.In order to make the most of our focus and energy. We also need to embrace downtime,or as Newport suggests,“be lazy.”“Idleness is not just a vacation,an indulgence or a vice;it is as indispensable to be brain as Vitamin D is to the body...[idleness]is, paradoxically, necessary to getting any work done, ” he argues.Srini Pillay,an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,believes this counter-intuitive link between downtime and productivity may be due to the way our brains operate When our brains switch between being focused and unfocused on a task,they tend to be more efficient.“What people don’t realise is that in order to complete these tasks they need to use both the focus and unfocus circuits in their brain”. says Pillay.36.The key to mastering the art of deep work is to ________.A.keep to your focus timeB.list your immediate tasksC.make specific daily plansD.seize every minute to work37. The study in the early 1980s cited by Harford shows that ________.A.distractions may actually increase efficiencyB.daily schedules are indispensable to studyingC.students are hardly motivated by monthly goalsD.detailed plans many not be as fruitful as expected38.According to Newport, idleness is ________.A.a desirable mental state for busy peopleB.a major contributor to physical healthC.an effective way to save time and energyD.an essential factor in accomplishing any work39.Pillay believes that our brains’ shift between being focused and unfocused _______.A.can result in psychological well-beingB.canbring about greater efficiencyC.is aimed at better balance inwork D.is driven by task urgency40.This text is mainly about _______.A.ways to relieve the tension of busy lifeB.approaches to getting more done in less timeC.the key to eliminating distractionsD.the cause of the lack of focus timePart BDirections:Read the following text and match each of the numbered items in the left column to its corresponding information in the right column. There are two extra choices in the right column. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)A.Just say itB.Be presentC.Pay a unique compliment, places, thingsE.Find the “me too”sF.Skip the small talkG.Ask for an opinionFive ways to make conversation with anyoneConversations are links, which means when you have a conversation with a new person a link gets formed and every conversation you have after that moment will strengthen the link.You meet new people every day: the grocery worker, the cab driver, new people at work or the security guard at the door. Simply starting a conversation with them will form a link.Here are five simple ways that you can make the first move and start a conversation with strangers.41.____________Suppose you are in a room with someone you don’t know and something within you says “ I want to talk with this person” —this is something the mostly happens with all of us. You wanted to say something — the first word— but it just won ’ t come out. It feels like itis stuck somewhere, I know the feeling and here is my advice just get it out.Just think: that is the worst that could happen? They won’t talk with you? Well, they are not talking with you now!I truly believe that once you get that first word out everything else will just flow. So keep it simple: “Hi”“,Hey”or“Hello”—do the best you can to gather all of the enthusiasm and energy you can, put on a big smile and say“Hi”.42.____________It’s a problem all of us face: you have limited time with the person that you want to talk with and you want to make this talk memorable.Honestly, if we got stuck in the rut of“hi”,“hello”, “how are you?”and“what’s going on?”you will fail to give the initial jolt to the conversation that’s can make it so memorable.So don’t be afraid to ask more personal questions. Trust me, you’ll be surprised to see how much people are willing to share if you just ask.43.____________When you meet a person for the first time, make an effort to find the things which you and that person have in common so that you can build the conversation from that point. When you start conversation from there and then move outwards, you ’ ll find all of a sudden that the conversation becomes a lot easier.44.____________Imagine you are pouring your heart out to someone and they are just busy on their phone, and if you ask for their attention you get the response “I can multitask”.So when someone tries to communicate with you, just be in that communication wholeheartedly. Make eye contact, you can feel the conversation.45.____________You all came into a conversation where you first met the person, but after some time you may have met again and have forgotten their name. Isn’t that awkward!So remember the little details of the people you met or you talked with; perhaps the places they have been to the place they want to go, the things they like, the thing the hate—whatever you talk about.When you remember such thing you can automatically become investor in their wellbeing. So the feel a responsibility to you to keep that relationship going.That ’ s it. Five amazing ways that you can make conversation with almost anyone. Every person is a really good book to read, or to have a conversation with!Section Ⅲ Translation46.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese. Your translation should be written on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)A fifth garder gets a homework assignment to select his future career path from a list of occupations. He ticks “astronaut”but quickly adds “scientist”to the list and selects it as well. The boy is convinced that if he reads enough. He can explore as many career paths as he likes. And so he reads — everything from encyclopedias to science fiction novels. He reads so passionately that his parents have to institute a “no reading policy”at the dinner table.That boy was Bill Gates,and he hasn’t stopped reading yet—not even after becoming one of the most science fiction and reference books; recently, he revealed that he reads at least so nonfiction books a year. Gates chooses nonfiction title because they explain how the world works. “Each book opens up new avenues of knowledge,”Gates says.Section ⅣWritingPart A47.Directions:Suppose you have to cancel your travel plan and will not be able to visit Professor Smith. Write him an email to1)apologize and explain the situation, and2)suggest a future meeting.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name. Use“Li Ming” instead.Do not write your address.(10 points)Part B48.Directions:Write an essay based on the chart below. In your writing youshould 1)interpret the chart and2)give your commentsYou should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)2018 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语(二)试题答案详解注意:英语试卷为花卷,以答案内容进行核对1、【答案】【B】 resolve【解析】此处考察词义辨析。

2018年全国英语等级考试第二级真题卷及答案解析

2018年全国英语等级考试第二级真题卷及答案解析

2018年9月二级考试试题原文第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do this afternoonA. Eat out.B. See a doctor.C. Go shopping.2. How does Henry feel nowA. Proud.B. Tired.C. Grateful.3. What did Fred doA. He travelled to Italy.B. He offered Kate a ride.C. He bought a new car.4. What does the woman doA. She’s a salesperson.B. She’s a librarian.C. She’s a bank clerk.5. What did Patrick do last FridayA. He moved to another place.B. He sold his old apartment.C. He went out with a friend第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7题。

6. What is the probable relationship between the speakersA. Strangers.B. Classmates.C. Co-workers.7. Why is Sara worriedA. She has problem preparing for a speech.B. She knows nothing about British history.C. She fails to finish her homework on time.听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10题。

2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷及答案

2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷及答案

2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷及答案目录2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷 (1)2018年大学生公共英语二级真题答案 (20)2018年大学生公共英语二级真题试卷(总分110,做题时间90分钟)第一部分听力理解第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman going to do?A Have a coffee.B Attend a meeting.C Clean her office.2.What does the woman ask for?A A dress of different size.B A dress of better quality.C A dress of a bright color.3.What does the man want to do?A Take his leave.B Borrow a ladder.C Clean the roof.4.What will the woman probably do next?A Go to the man's place.B Reserve an exhibition hall.C Call the Hillsboro Hotel.5.Where are the speakers?A At home.B In a museum.C In the city square.第二节各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

1.Why has the man hardly seen the woman lately?A She had a traffic accident.B She moved to another place.C She is working unusual hours.2.Where does the conversation take place?A In an apartment.B At a bus stop.C In an office.3.What does the man have to do now?A Plan a trip.B Look for a job.C Make a decision.4.What does the woman think of the journey to South America?A Exciting.B Dangerous.C Expensive.5.What advice does the woman give to the man?A Staying at home.B Going abroad.C Opening a bookstore.6.What is the radio program for?A Discussing language skills.B Promoting community service.C Sharing personal feelings.7.What is the second point Prof.Sheffield mentioned?A To conclude the article.B To introduce main ideas.C To give details and facts.8.What makes an excellent article according to Prof.Sheffield?A Detailed facts.B Personal style.C Formal language.9.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A A summer job.B A food company.C A birthday party.10.What does the man's company do?A Offer food services.B Organize concerts.C Design furniture.11.What will the man do before the party?A Play music.B Cook food.C Set tables.12.What does the woman think of the man's work?A Difficult.B Interesting.C Valuable.13.What do the Hoffmans do for a living?A They are gardeners.B They sell vegetables.C They run a guesthouse.14.How much direct sunshine do tomato plants actually need every day?A Five hours.B Eight hours.C Twelve hours.15.Why do Irish potatoes grow better in the shade?A They have deeper roots.B They have wider leaves.C They have bigger flowers.第二部分阅读理解第一节短文理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

20183月公共英语二级pets2试题及答案解析完整版

20183月公共英语二级pets2试题及答案解析完整版

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2018年全国卷2(英语)含答案

2018年全国卷2(英语)含答案

绝密★启用前2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(全国Ⅱ卷)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

【C】1. What does John find difficult in learning German?A. Pronunciation.B. V ocabulary.C. Grammar.【A】2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Brother and sister.C. Teacher and student.【B】3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. At a ticket office.C. On a train.【A】4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A restaurant.B. A street.C. A dish.【C】5. What does the woman think of her interview?A. It was tough.B. It was interesting.C. It was successful.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

2018年3月公共英语二级真题及答案解析

2018年3月公共英语二级真题及答案解析

2018年3月公共英语二级真题及答案解析2018年3月公共英语二级真题及答案解析(1~5/共5题)听力理解对话一听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题,从题中所给的[A]、[B]、[C]三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

Play00:0001:54Volume第1题What are the speakers talking about?A.The radio.B.The weather.C.The weekend.第2题What is the woman going to do?A.See her aunt.B.Go shopping.C.Deliver milk.第3题Where are the speakers?A.On the road.B.In the hospital.C.At the man′s home.第4题Why does Lucy refuse the man′s offer?A.She is very busy.B.She is poorly paid.C.She is unconfident.What will Bob probably do next time?A.Avoid skating again.B.Warm up in advance.C.Take a training course.下一题(6~7/共15题)对话二听下面每段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的[A]、[B]、[C]三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒种;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

Play00:0001:35Volume第6题What does the man agree to do?A.Tour the city.B.Visit a museum.C.Take a boat trip.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Neighbours.B.Strangers.C.Friends.上一题下一题(8~10/共15题)对话二听下面每段对话或独白。

自考2018年10月英语(二)试题和答案

自考2018年10月英语(二)试题和答案

2018年10月高等教育自学考试英语(二)试题(课程代码00015)第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10题,毎题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倌息,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。

The British SummerBritain is well known for its rainy climate. People joke that even in the summer time the country never gets any sun and that the skies stay disappointingly grey even during the months of July and August.Last summer though, it was so hot that people could hardly believe it. British people weren't used to such high temperatures, so every day on the news there were stories about people struggling to work in such unusual weather conditions. Radio and television programmes also reminded everyone to drink more water and not to stay too long in the sun.When the sun comes out, British people tend to spend time in their garden if they have one It's common to invite friends and neighbours around for a barbecue, where everyone sits out side and eats food like grilled meat(g )and salads. There’s always a back-up plan in case of rain though, and the meal sometimes has to be cooked in the kitchen and eaten indoors People also spend a lot of time in parks during the summer, having picnics or playing sports. In every green area, there’s always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays children's music and sells ice creams.Towns like Blackpool and Brighton are popular for their beaches and amusement arcades(游乐场). People go there to swim, sunbathe and eat fish and chips. The water can be quite cold, though, and that's why quite a lot of people prefer to go abroad for their summer holiday instead. Popular destinations include Spain, Germany and France: all countries that promise a lot of sunshine!1. There is little sunshine in Britain in summer.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. British people like to tell jokes about each other.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. It was unusually hot last summer in Britain.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. British people enjoyed the high temperatures of last summer.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. The media advised people to enjoy the sunshine.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. Most British people have a garden of their own.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. People having a barbecue often have a plan against the rain.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. Children like the music from the ice cream vansA. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. Blackpool and Brighton are known for their beaches.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. People go to Spain in summer to enjoy the cooler sea water.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given第二部分: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。

2018考研英语二试题及答案及解析

2018考研英语二试题及答案及解析

2018年考研英语二试题与答案解析(完整版)——跨考教育英语教研室Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)why do people read negative Internet comments and do other things that will obviously be painful?Because humans have an inherent need to 1 uncertainty,according to a recent study in Psychological Science. The new research reveals that the need to know is so strong that people wiill 2 to satisfy their curiosity even when it is clear the answer will 3.In a series of four experiments, behavioral scientists at the University of Chicago and the Wisconsin School of Business tested students' willingness to 4 themselves to unpleasant stimuli in an effort to satisfy curiosity. For one 5 each participant was shown a pile of pens that the researcher claimed were from a previous experiment. The twist?Half of the pens would 6 an electric shock when clicked.Twenty-seven students were told which pens were electrifi ed;another twenty-seven were told only that some were el ectrified 7 left alone in the room, the students who d id not know which ones would shock them clicked more pens and incurred more shocks than the students who knew what would 8 .Subsequent experiments reproduced this ef fect with other stimuli, 9 the sound of fingernails ona chalkboard and photographs of disgusting insects.The drive to 10 is deeply rooted in humans,much the sa me as the basic drives for 11 or shelter,says Christoph er Hsee of the University of Chicago. Curiosity is ofte n considered a good instinct-it can 12 new scientific a dvances, for instance-but sometimes such 13 can backfire. The insight that curiosity can drive you to do 14 thin gs is a profound one.Unhealthy curiosity is possible to15 ,however. In a final experiment,participants who were encouraged to 16 how they would feel after viewing a n unpleasant picture were less likely to 17 to see suc h an image.These results suggest that imagining the 18 of following through on one's curiosity ahead of time c an help determine 19 it is worth the endeavor. Thinking about long-term 20 is key to reducing the possible ne gative effects of curiosity."Hsee says.In other words,don' t read online comments.1. A.resolve B.protect C.discuss D.ignore2.A.refuse B.wait C.seek D.regret3.A.rise st C.mislead D.hurt4.A.alert B.tie C.expose D.treat5.A.message B.trial C.review D.concept6.A.remove B.weaken C.deliver D.interrupt7. A.Unless B.If C.Though D.When8. A.happen B.continue C.disappear D.change9. A.rather than B.such as C.regardlessof D.owing to10. A.disagree B. forgive C.forget D.discover11. A.pay B.marriage C.food D.schooling12.A.begin with B.rest on C.learn from D.lead to13.A. withdrawal B. inquiry C .persistence D.diligence14.A.self-destiu ctive B.self-reliantC.self-evidentD.self-deceptive15.A.resist B.define C.replace D.trace16.A.predict B.overlook C.design D.conceal17. A.remember B.choose C.promise D.pretend18. A.relief B.plan C.outcome D.duty19.A. whether B.why C.where D.how20. A.limitations B.investments C.strategies D.consequence sSection Ⅱ Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1It is curious that Stephen Koziatek feels almost as though he has to justify his efforts to give his students a better future.Mr.Koziatek is part of something pioneering. He is a teacher at a New Hampshire high school where learning is not something of books and tests and mechanical memorization, but practical. When did it become accepted wisdom that students should be able to name the 13th president of the United States but be utterly overwhelmed by a broken bike chain?As Koziatek knows,there is learning in just about everything. Nothing is necessarily gained by forcing students to learn geometry at a graffitied desk stuck with generations of discarded chewing gum. They can also learn geometry by assembling a bicycle.But he’s also found a kind of insidious prejudice. Working with your hands is seen as almost a mark of inferiority.Schools in thefamily of vocational education “have that stereotype..that it’s for kids who can’t make it academically,”he says.On one hand,that viewpoint is a logical product of America’s evolution.Manufacturing is not the economic engine that it once was.The job security that the US economy once offered to high school graduates has largely evaporated.More education is the new principle.We want more for our kids,and rigitfully so.But the headlong push into bachelor’s degrees for all -and the subtle devaluing of anything less-misses an important point:That’s not the only thing the American economy neds.Yes,a bachelor’s degree opens more doors.But even now,54 percent of the jobs in the country are middle-skill jobs,such as construction and high-skill manufacturing.But only 44 percent of workers are adequately trained. In other words,at a time when the working class has turned the country on its political head,frustrated that the opportunity that once defined America is vanishing,one obvious solution is staring us in the face.There is a gap in working-class jobs,but the workers who need those jobs most aren’t equipped to do them.Koziatek’s Manchester School of Technology High School is trying to fill that gap.Koziatek’s school is a wake-up call.When education becomes one-size-fits-all,it risks overlooking a nation’s diversiy of gifts.21.【题干】A brokan bike chain is mentioned to show students’ lack of______.A.mechanical memorizationB.academic trainingC.practical abilityD.pioneering spirit22.【题干】There existsthe prejudice that vocational education is for kids who______.A.are financially disadvantagedB.are not academically successfulC.have a stereotyped mindD.have no career motivation23.【题干】We can infer from Paragraph 5 that high school graduates______.A.are entitled to more “ducational privilegesB.are reluctant to work in manufacturinged to have more job opportunitiesed to have big financial concerns24.【题干】The headlong push into bacheloi’s degrees for all_____.A.helps create a lot of middle-skill jobsB.may narrow the gap in working-class jobsC.is expected to yield a better-trained workforceD.indicates the overvaluing of higher education25.【题干】The author’s attitude toward Koziatek’s school can be described as_____.A.supportiveB.disappointedC.tolerantD.cautiousText2While fossil fuels- coal,oil,gas- still generate roughly 85 percent of the world's energy supply,it'sclearer than ever that the future belongs to renewablesources such as wind and solar.The move to renewables is picking up momentumaround the world: They now account for more than half ofnew power sourcesgoing on line.Some growth stems from a commitment by governments and farsighted Businssesto fundcleanerenergy sources.But increasinglythestoryisabout theplummeting prices of renewables,especially wind and solar.The cost of solarpanels has dropped by 80 percent and the cost of wind turbines by close taone-third in the past eight years.In many parts of the world renewable energy is already a principal energy source.In Scotland,for example, wind turbines provide enough electricity to power 95 percent of homes. While the rest of the world takes the lead, notably China and Europe, the United States is also seeing a remarkable shift. In March,for the first time,wind and solar power accounted for more than 10 percent of the power generated in the US,reported the US Energy Information Administration.President Trump has underlined fossil fuels - especially coal - as the path to economic growth. In a recent speech in Iowa, he dismissed wind power as an unreliable energy source, But that message did not play well with many in Iowa,where wind turbines dot the fields and provide 36 percent of the state's electricity generation - and where tech giants like Microsoft are being attracted by the availability of clean energy to power their data centers.The question “what happens when the wind doesn't blo w or the sun doesn'tshine?" has provided a quick put-do wn for skeptics. But a boost in the storageapacity of batteries is making their ability to keep po wer flowing around the clock more likely.The advance is driven in par by vehicle manufacturers, who are placing bigbets on battery-powered electric vehicles. Although electric cars are still a rarityon roads now. this massive investment could change the picture rapidly in coming years.While there's a long way to go,the trend lines for renewables are spiking. The pace of change in energy sources appears to be speeding up perh aps: just in time to have a meaningful effect in slowing climate change.What Washingto n does-ordoesn't do- to promote alternative energy may mean less and less a time of a global shift in thought.26.【题干】The word "plummeting"(Line 3,Para.2)is closest in meaning to ______【选项】A.stabilizingB.changingC.fallingD.rising27. 【题干】According to Paragraph 3,the use of renewable energy in America ______【选项】A. is progressing notablyB. is as extensive as in EuropeC. faces many challengesD. has proved to be impractical28. 【题干】It can be learned that in Iowa,______.【选项】A. wind is a widely used energy sourceB. wind energy has replaced fossil fuelsC. tech giants are investing in clean energyD. there is a shortage of clean energy supply29. 【题干】Which of the following is true about clean energy according to Paragraphs 5&6?A. Its application has boosted battery storage.B. It is commonly used in car manufacturing.C. Its continuous supply is becoming a reality.D. Its sustainable exploitation will remain difficult. 30. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that renewable energy _____.【选项】A. will bring the US closer to other countriesB. will accelerate global environmental changeC. is not really encouraged by the US governmentD. is not competitive enough with regard to its cost30.【题干】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that renewable energy _____.【选项】A. will bring the US closer to other countriesB. will accelerate global environmental changeC. is not really encouraged by the US governmentD. is not competitive enough with regard to its costText 3The power and ambition of the giants of the digital economy is astonishing —Amazon has just announced the purchase of the upmarket grocery chain Whole Foods for $13.5bn, but two years ago Facebook paid even more than that to acquire the WhatsApp messaging service, which doesn’t have any physical product at all. What WhatsApp offered Facebook was an intricate and finely detailed web of its users’ friendships and social lives.Facebook promised the European commission then that it would not link phone numbers to Facebook identities, but it broke the promise almost as soon as the deal went through. Even without knowing what was in the messages, the knowledge of who sent them and to whom was enormously revealing and still could be. What political journalist, what party whip, would not want to know the makeup of the WhatsApp groups in which Theresa May’s enemies are currentlyplotting? It may be that the value of Whole Foods to Amazon is not so much the 460 shops ft owns, but the records of which customers have purchased what.Competition law appears to be the only way to address these imbalances of power. But it is clumsy. For one thing, it is very slow compared to the pace of change within the digital economy. By the time a problem has been addressed and remedied it may have vanished in the marketplace, to be replaced by new abuses of power. But there is a deeper conceptual problem, too. Competition law as presently interpreted deals with financial disadvantage to consumers and this is not obvious when the users of these services don’t pay for them. The users of their services are not their customers. That would be the people who buy advertising from them —and Facebook and Google, the two virtual giants, dominate digital advertising to the disadvantage of all other media and entertainment companies.The product they’re selling is data, and we, the users, convert our lives to data for the benefit of the digital giants. Just as some ants farm the bugs called aphids for the honeydew they produce whe31.【题干】According to Paragraph1,Facebook acquired WhatsApp for its 。

2018年宿州公共英语(2)

2018年宿州公共英语(2)

宿州学院公共英语Part one Vocabulary and Structure1、The backpack is ( ).A、Tom’sB、Tom’s backpackC、the Tom’sbackpackD、Toms’2、Most Children like ( )very much.A、frying potatosB、fried potatosC、fried potatoesD、frying potatoes3、Please wait for ( )while.He’ll be back in ( )while.A、the;theB、a;aC、a;theD、the;a4、Do you believe that Miss Kelly has blamed us for the accident ,especially( )?A、I and youB、you and IC、you and weD、you and me5、Do you mind if Tom borrows a few hundred dollars from me?I’m afraid I do,I’ll be glad to lead money to ( )but Tom.A、someB、everyoneC、anyoneD、the one6、There are( )days in a year.A、Three hundred sixty-fiveB、three hundreds and sixty-fiveC、three hundred and sixty fiveD、three hundred and sixty-five7、( )is a fact that English is being accepted as an international language.A、ThereB、ThatC、ItD、This8、The TV sets made in China are much better than ( )in Japan.A、thatB、thoseC、itD、them9、She was ( )in a small countryside in China.A、brought upB、raise upC、raised upD、bring up10、The foreign teachers usually have their meals at the school( ).A、libraryB、canteenC、labD、bookshop11、Technicians with good skills are always( ).A、in demandB、on the demandC、in the demandD、on demand12、They( ),good friends and often visited each other.A、are used to beB、used toC、used to beingD、are used to be13、There is a ( )of one hour with the 8:40train.A、delayB、changeC、scheduleD、timetable14、Mary is busy ( )her boyfriend with his paper.A、helpingB、helpC、to helpD、helps15、She knew nothing about this journey ( )she was likely to be away for two months.A、thatB、howeverC、in additionD、except for16、()you nervous during the interview?A、WereB、DidC、DoD、Had17、Thomas received an award ( )his outstanding results in the examinations.A、aboutB、forC、toD、with18、( )Anna loves her son,she is very strict with him.A、EvenB、AlthoughC、ForD、Whether19、Jane ( )crazy.She bursts into laughter now and then for no reason at all.A、must have goneB、must goC、may be goingD、could have gone20、She( )accomplish the task in time.A、hasB、isC、doD、didPart two ClozeIn North America,sometimes at the beginning of 21___,the summer 22___ends and kids go 23____to school and enter a new grade.Although many students will miss the 24___they had during the vacation ,many of them are eager to see their 25____again,who will teach them new knowledge.To get ready for new school year,students will need to buy some school 26___.They’ll need pens to wrint with ,notebooks to write in ,crayons to color witr,scissors to cut with,erasers to erase with,and glue to paste things together.Finally,they will need a bag to carry everything in .Most students are 27___to know whether they will meet a new teacher.Generally speaking,they don’t want a teacher who is too28___.The student usually write her or his mane on the blackboard before 29___herself.Then the teacher takes30___to make surebody in the right room.21、A February B January C August D、September22、A Vocation B vacation C plan D、project23、A Squarely B directly C back D、continually24、A Fact B family C facully D、freedom25、A Friends B teachers C classmates D、roommates26、A supplies B facilities C staff D、things27、A unwilling B patient C anxious D、nervous28、A Strict B annoying C upset D、friendly29、A introducing B introduce C know D、knowing30、A Absence B attendant C attendance D、attinamentPart three Reading ComprehensionPerhaps you ate going to finish school soon and,like many other students,you want to further your study abroad.Here are some points you should bear in mind if you intend to apply for ascholarship to study in the United States of America.First of all,you will have to ask for an aplication form,fill in the form with great care,and then send a copy of your school records. After that,you will have ask your teachers to write refetence letters.You will also need to take some tests such as TOFEL and GRE.You may apply to several universities at the same time.Overseas students in the States are not allowed to work in their spare time except in the summer ,and you need to get permission from US Immigration to do that.31.This passage is taken from a handbook for____.A visiting scholars in American universitiesB. working emigrants in AmerieaC. American sudents who are going to study abroadD. overseas students who want to study in American universities32. The author intends to give some____ to would-be overseas students in the US.A.wamingsB. comrucntsC. suggestionsD. directions33. What is the first thing to do in applying to an American university?A.To send school recordsB. To write to ask for an application formC.To provide the TOFEL score reportD.To supply reference letters34. Which of the following is Not needed for applying to study at an American university?A. Your school recordsB. English test score reportsC. Reference lettersD. Your passport35. Which of the following statement is TRUE of the overseas students in the States?A. They are not allowed to work in their spare time except in the summer.B. They don’t need a permit from US Immigration to work in the summer.C. Winter is the time when foreign students can work in their spare time.D. You can only apply to one university at a time.Part four TranslationA Cold WelcomeOn Wednesday evening, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes' time. Fifteen minutes passed and then,at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move.We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted, 'It's two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped! I looked at my watch. It was true.The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.Notes: 1. a cold welcome 冷遇 2. Town Hall 市政府Part five Writing说明:假定你是Mary,在你过生日时收到了Lucy送来的鲜花,写信向她表示感谢。

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题目 1 of 50I shall speak in simple words that there may be no ( ).A.misunderstandingB.mistakeC.faultD.error答案关键: A题目 2 of 50He never tells a lie. He is a/an ( ) boy.A.honestB.kindC.shyD.good答案关键: A题目 3 of 50It's the third time your brother ( ) late this week.A.had arrivedB.arrivesC.have arrivedD.has arrived答案关键: D1.0 得分题目 4 of 50I haven't got anything to do, so I ( ) go with you.A.mustB.may as wellC.have toD.may答案关键: B1.0 得分题目 5 of 50What does this word ( )?A.meanB.expressC.showD.explain答案关键: A1.0 得分题目 6 of 50When the reading was over, she ( ) the class on the content of the text.A.askedB.toldC.questionedD.inquired答案关键: C1.0 得分题目7 of 50They often lends a hand ( ) and repairing our farm tools.A.watchingB.inspectingC.researchingD.checking答案关键: D1.0 得分题目8 of 50Hand in your exercise books when you ( ) your composition.A.will finishB.are finishingC.will have finishedD.have finished答案关键: D1.0 得分题目9 of 50Mary ( ) at home, for she never goes out this time at night.A.can't beB.can beC.must beD.may be答案关键: C1.0 得分题目10 of 50Two of the boys ( ) while playing football.A.hurtB.were hurtingC.got hurtD.had been hurt答案关键: C1.0 得分题目11 of 50Come and see me ( ) two or three ( ).A.for; daysB.after; daysC.in; days' timeD.during; day time答案关键: C1.0 得分题目12 of 50Can you help me to ( ) three from these books, please?A.chooseB.findC.electD.pick答案关键: A1.0 得分题目13 of 50Though he has changed a lot, I ( ) him at once.A.recoveredB.describedC.recognizedD.nodded答案关键: C1.0 得分题目14 of 50Please ( ) your speech to ten minutes.A.resultB.controlC.limitD.put答案关键: C1.0 得分题目15 of 50I hope there are enough glasses for each guest to have ( ).A.itB.thoseC.themD.one答案关键: D1.0 得分题目16 of 50You'd rather watch TV this evening, ( ) ?A.isn't itB.hadn't youC.wouldn't youD.won't you答案关键: C1.0 得分题目17 of 50Can you tell me ( ) ?A.who is that gentlemanB.that gentleman is whoC.who that gentleman isD.whom is that gentleman答案关键: C1.0 得分题目18 of 50Who was the first person ( ) today?A.whom you spokeB.that you spokeC.who you spokeD.you spoke to答案关键: D1.0 得分题目19 of 50I’ll try to make it ( ) to you.A.playB.plantC.planeD.plain答案关键: D1.0 得分题目20 of 50Recently, Japanese TV plays are ( ) in China.A.spreadB.activeC.popularD.familiar答案关键: C大项 2 of 6 - Part II Use of English 10.0 得分1.0 得分题目21 of 50- May I have three tickets, please?- ______________A.It may have begun already.B.Please come tomorrow.C.I'm sorry we've sold out.D.You are too early.答案关键: C1.0 得分题目22 of 50- What do you think of this novel?- _________A.I've read it.B.It's well-written.C.It was written by my uncle.D.I bought it yesterday.答案关键: B1.0 得分题目23 of 50- How do you do?- _________A.Very well.B.How do you do?C.I'm a doctor.D.Nice to have known you.答案关键: B1.0 得分题目24 of 50- How about going for a drive?- _________A.It's too fast.B.Yes, we shall.C.Yes, let's go by bike.D.A good idea.答案关键: D1.0 得分题目25 of 50- How did Tom learn Arabic?- _________A.In the morning.B.Very well.C.In the library.D.By taking a course.答案关键: D1.0 得分题目26 of 50- Thanks for inviting me, John, but I've already made other plans.- _________. Maybe another time.A.I hope you enjoy itB.That's goodC.Oh! I'm sorry to hear thatD.Great! I really had a good time答案关键: C1.0 得分题目27 of 50-You speak very good English.-______________________.A.It's very kind of you to say soB.No, I can'tC.You are rightD.That's all right答案关键: A1.0 得分题目28 of 50-You've been busy, haven't you?- ______________________A.I was busy last week.B.Yes, I've been working hard on my paper.C.I will get busy with my English studies.D.I'd like to get busy like our teachers.答案关键: B1.0 得分题目29 of 50- Have a good day!- _______________A.You, too.B.I hope so.C.Me, too.D.It's a wonderful day, isn't it?答案关键: A1.0 得分题目30 of 50- Hello, I'd like to speak to Mark, please.- _____________________A.Yes, I'm Mark.B.This is Mark speaking.C.It's me here.D.This is me.答案关键: B大项 3 of 6 - Part III Reading Comprehension (1) 5.0 得分An English traveler spent a few weeks in Sweden. When he was about to return home he found that he had only enough money left to get a ticket to England. Thinking the matter over, he decided that as it was only a two days’ voyage he could get home without eating anything. So he bought a ticket with that little money he had and went on board the ship.He closed his ears to the sound of the lunch bell, and when dinner time came, he refused to go down to the place where people had their dinner, saying that he did not feel well.The following day he did not get up until breakfast was over, pretending that he had overslept himself. At lunch time, too. He kept out of the way. By the time of dinner, however, he became so hungry that he could even have eaten paper.“I can’t stand this any longer.” He said to himself. “I must have something to eat.” At the dinner-table he ate everything put in front of him. When he was quite satisfied, he felt stronger and at once went to see the waiter.“Bring me the bill,” he said to the waiter.“The bill?” said the waiter in surprise.“Yes,” answered the traveler.“There isn’t any bill here.” said the waiter. “the meals are already included in the ticket.”1.0 得分题目31 of 50When the English traveler was about to leave Sweden, he found that he ( ) a ticket back to England.A.only had enough money forB.could buy many things as well asC.did not have the money forD.had more than enough money to buy答案关键: A1.0 得分题目32 of 50The traveler thought that he ( )A.would find no food served on boardB.could not get home without having meals on boardC.could do without any food before he got homeD.would not be allowed to eat on board答案关键: C1.0 得分题目33 of 50The first day he did not have his lunch because he did not ( ).A.feel wellB.know the time for lunchC.hear the lunch bellD.have the money答案关键: D1.0 得分题目34 of 50The following day he got up ( ) .A.much later than breakfast timeB.as soon as he heard the breakfast bellC.early for his breakfastD.in time to have his breakfast答案关键: A1.0 得分题目35 of 50He became so hungry that he ( ).A.went to sleepB.ate paperC.went to the dinner tableD.kept out of the way答案关键: C大项 4 of 6 - Reading Comprehension (2) 5.0 得分Some students at the open university left school 20 years ago. Others are younger but all must be at least 21 years old. This is one example of how the open university is different from all other universities. Its students must either work full-time or be at home all day, for instance, mothers of families. They do n’t have to pass any examinations before they are accepted as students. This iswhy the university is called “open”. The university was started in order to help a known group—people who missed having a university education when they were young.The first n ame for the open university was “The University of the Air”. The idea was to teach “on the air”, in other words on radio and television, most of the teaching is done like this. Radio and television have brought the classroom into people’s homes. But this, on its own, is not enough for a university education. The open university student also receives advice at one of 283 study centres in the country. 36 weeks of the year he has to send written work to a “tutor”, the person who guides his studies. He must also spend 3 weeks every summer as a full-time student. Tutors and students meet and study together, as in other universities. At the end of the open university’s first year, the results were good. 3 out of every 4 students passed their examinations. If they do this every year, they will finish their studies in 4 or 5 years.1.0 得分题目36 of 50All the students at the open university must be ( ).A.less than 21 years oldB.less than 20 years oldC.no less than 21 years oldD.full-time workers答案关键: C1.0 得分题目37 of 50The university is called“open” because its students ( ).A.can be very young or very oldB.are not given examinations before they start studyingC.are people who just left schoolD.must study full-time答案关键: B1.0 得分题目38 of 50The known group was ( ).A.the people who started the open universityB.the young people who wanted to go to universityC.the people who were at school 20 years agoD.the people who did not go to university when they were young答案关键: D1.0 得分题目39 of 50Most of the teaching is done ( ).A.on radio and televisionB.at one of 283 study centers in the countryC.in the classrooms at the open universityD.in summer答案关键: A1.0 得分题目40 of 50The open university student can study full-time.A.every weekendB.36 weeks a yearC.at the end of the first yearD.when the students of other universities spend their summer holidays答案关键: D大项 5 of 6 - Reading Comprehension (3) 5.0 得分Throughout history man has had to accept the fact that all living things must die. Now people live longer than they used to. But all living things still show the effect of aging.Aging is not a disease, but as a person passes maturity, the cells of the body and the organs they form do not work as well as they did when young. The body provides less protection against disease.A number of causes may add to aging. Some cells of the body have a fairly long life, but they are not replaced when they die. As a person ages, the number of brain cells and muscle cells decreases. Other body cells die and are replaced by new cells. In an aging person, the new cells may not be able to grow as well as those of a young person.Another factor in aging may be changed with the cells themselves. Some of the protein chemicals in cells are known to change with age and become less elastic. This is why the skin of old people wrinkles and hangs loose. This is also the reason why old people shrink in height.1.0 得分题目41 of 50According to the passage, which of the following is not true?A.Now people are still aging.B.All living things will die.C.Now people live as long as those in the past.D.Now people live longer than those in the past.答案关键: C1.0 得分题目42 of 50Which of the following is not true?A.Aging is a disease.B.Aging happens to everyone.C.When people grow old their organs do not work as well as they did.D.Old people have less protection against disease.答案关键: A1.0 得分题目43 of 50Why old people shrink in height?A.Because their skin wrinkles.B.Because their skin hangs loose.C.Because some of the protein chemicals in cells become less elastic.D.Because the cells are not elastic.答案关键: C1.0 得分题目44 of 50Which of the following may not add to aging?A.When some of the body cells die, they are not replaced.B.The number of brain cells decreases.C.The number of muscle cells decreases.D.Old people shrink in height.答案关键: D1.0 得分题目45 of 50What is mainly discussed in this passage?A.The effect of aging.B.The causes of aging.C.The result of aging.D.All of the above.答案关键: D大项 6 of 6 - Reading Comprehension (4) 5.0 得分Ask three people to look out the same window at a busy street corner and tell you what they see. The chances are you will receive three different answers. Each person sees the same scene, but each perceives something different about it.Perceiving goes on in our minds. Of the three people who look out the window, one may say that he sees a policeman giving a motorist a ticket. Another may say that he sees a rush-hour traffic jam at the crossing. The third may tell you that he sees a woman trying to cross the street with four children. Thus it can be seen that perception is the mind’s explanation of what the senses—in this case our eyes—tell us.Many psychologists today are working to try to decide just how a person experiences or perceives the world around him. Using a scientific method, these psychologists set up experiments in which they can control all of the factors. By measuring and charting the results of many experiments, they are trying to find out what makes different people perceive totally different things about the samescene.1.0 得分题目46 of 50Seeing and perceiving are ( ).A.the same actionB.two separate actionsC.two actions carried on entirely by the eyesD.several actions that take place at different time答案关键: B1.0 得分题目47 of 50Perceiving is an action that takes place ( ).A.in our eyesB.only when we think very hard about somethingC.only under the direction of psychologistD.in every person’s mind答案关键: D1.0 得分题目48 of 50People perceive different things about the same scene because ( ).A.they come from different countriesB.they can’t agree about thingsC.some have better eyesightD.none of these答案关键: D1.0 得分题目49 of 50Psychologists study perception by ( ).A.setting up many experimentsB.asking each other what they seeC.looking out of windowD.studying people’s eyes答案关键: A1.0 得分题目50 of 50The best title for this passage is ( ).A.How We SeeB.Learning about Our Minds Through ScienceC.What Psychologists PerceiveD.How to Become an Experimental Psychologist答案关键: B。

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