自考英语 一
第一部分：阅读判断题（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做出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，选择 A； 如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择 B；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择 C。
 Running: Sport or Way of Life? You go through the channels several times and find that once again there's nothing on TV that interests you. Not a problem! Just put on some running shoes and comfortable clothes and go for a run. One of the best things about the sport of running is that you don't need expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a safe environment. But don't be fooled into thinking the sport of running is easy, It requires discipline and concentration.
Running is good for you both physically and mentally. It strengthens your heart, lungs, and muscles? It makes you more aware of your body. Running also improves your body so that you don't get sick as easily.
It can even help you to stay more focused in school because exercise helps you to think more clearly.
How do you get engaged in the sport if you don't know much about it? Most schools offer running programs. A simple internet search can help some in your find area. Then programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set practical goals and take care of their bodies.
Runners have great respect for each other because they know how difficult the sport can be. If you go to a race, you'll see people cheering for all the runners. Running isn't al ways about how fast you are or how far you're going. It's about getting out there and doing it.
Participation is more important than competition, and effort is recognized over talent.
If you're looking for more than just a sport, running may be the perfect choice for you.
1. You may find it interesting in go for A run.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2.The sport of running is easy.
A, True B. False C. Not Given 3. It is hard to End n safe environment for running.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. Running in good in people' S body and mind.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 5. A long-distance run is good in many ways.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6. You can find running programs online.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 7. Running programs set goals for you.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8. You should go for a run even day.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9. Runners respect one another as they love the sport.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10. Running means more than a sport.
A. True B. False C. 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,并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑
Whenever people from Scotland live in foreign countries, they are always asked:"Is Scotland that place where men wear skirts? "The short answer is yes, but there is more about the myths of Scottish "skirts." The“skirt” that Scotsmen(苏格兰男子) sometimes wear is called a kilt..It is part of the traditional dress of Scotland. The kilt is clearly very famous across the world. It seems that everybody has heard of it, and that most people have seen a picture of a man wearing one People's knowledge and ideas about Scotsmen wearing these funny kilts come from films and television.
Every time people from other countries ask about the kilt, they mention Mel Gibson's film, Braveheart. In many countries, there are television programmes about Scotland. These programmes always include information or images of men in kilts.
Of course, in Scotland, you will often see the kilt. The reality is, though, that you will most commonly see it in tourist areas. The main streets and tourist areas of Scotland always have a Scotsman wearing a kilt and all tourist shops in the country sell kilts in different colours.
But kilts are not something that Scottish people see every day. Kilts are for special occasions, such as weddings, funerals and other big and important events. Scotsmen do not put on their kilt just to buy a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread at the local supermarket The reason for this may be that kilts are very expensive. When a man wears a kilt, he normally wears it with a special shirt jacket, socks and shoes. This is obviously not cheap. In fact, an average kilt outfit(全套 服装) costs around￡500.
11. According to the text, Scotsmen A. like foreign culture B. sometimes wear kilts C. enjoy talking about kilts D. often visit foreign countries 12. Mel Gibson is probably a A. painter B. musician C. movie star D. fashion designer 13. In Scotland, kilts are more often seen A. in tourist shops B. in public schools C. on the stage D. at local markets 14. People do not wear kilts every day probably because of their A. funny designs B. dull colours C. poor quality D. high prices 15. This text is mainly about the A. history of kilts B. production of kilts C. myths of kilts D. styles of kilts 
第三部分概括段落大意和补全句子（第 16～25 题每题 1 分共 1 0 分） The Woman behind the Brooklyn Bridge 1.John Roebling planned to build the Brooklyn Bridge before 1867. But he Never really got started. In 1869, he died of an accident. The job fell to his son Washington, a master of construction. In 1872, Washington was injured in Building the bridge. He could not walk any longer. He could only see the building Of the bridge from his window. But his mind was still fresh. How could he get his Ideas down to the workers? 2.That’s where Emily came in. Emily and Washington married in 1865. At that Time John was planning g the bridge. He sent his son around the world to study Bridges. Emily went along with her husband and learnt much about bridge Building. when John died and Washington became the boss, she taught herself more about bridge building. She wanted to help her husband with his new job.
3.Emily regularly came to the building site. She gave Washington’s instructions To the workers. And then she took questions back to him However, as time went On, her role started to change. Soon, workers saw her as the new boss. As she had More and more knowledge, she became the chief engineer. She met with officials, Discussed with other engineers, and instructed the workers.
4.Emily also helped to solve problems outside the building site. Some people Once questioned her husband’s ability to head the bridge building. And the American Society of Civil Engineers would think about replacing him. Emily Went to meet the group. She gave a speech in defense of her husband- The group Finally decided to keep him on the job.
5.It took up 14 years to build the bridge. For 11 0f those years, Emily was the One in charge. The bridge finally opened on May 24, 1883. She was one of the First people to cross the bridge. Emily never planned on becoming an engineer, but She turned out to be a great one.
Task 1 16. Paragraph 1:_____ D ___ 17. Paragraph2：____ A ___ 18.Paragraph3：____ B ___ A.How did Emily pick up bridge building? B. What happened to John and Washington? C. How did Emily feel about her work? D. What role did Emily play in building the bridge? E. How long did it take to build the bridge? F. Why did Emily give a speech? 19. Paragraph 4:_____ F ___ 20.Paragraph 5：____ E ___ Task 2 21. After his father died , _ C __ .
22. Accompanied by Emily,__ A __ 23. As time went on,_______ E ___ 24. Emily gave a speech F .
25. It took fourteen years __ D ___ 
第四部分：填句补文（ 第 26～30 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分）
下面的短文有 5 处空白，短文后有 6 个句子，其中 5 个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢 复文章原貌，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。
 Natural Resources Throughout history, people have often selected where they want to live based on the natural resources that are available in the area.（26）__ F ___ Some of these resources include water, food sources such as fruits and vegetables, and animals that can be caught or hunted.
A region’s natural resources determine the way of life of its people.（27）__ D ___ On the other hand, poor soil will either send people looking for better places, or attract people with other purposes for the land, such as setting up businesses or factories.
（28）__ C ___ People who wish to make a living as fishermen can do so by the ocean, but cannot do so in the desert. Desert people have many traditional and unique foods, which cannot be found in the forest.
Each area attracts people based on their interests and purposes.
Areas that have rich water resources will naturally have more people. Traditionally, villages, towns and cities built near water have been the most successful. People there are able to use the water resources to meet their daily needs.（29）__ E ___ Places that are hard to reach, such as high mountains or dry deserts, will have fewer people living in them.
（30）__ B ___ For too long, people have destroyed natural resources, using up those resources that cannot be easily replaced. On the earth, we are lucky to have many resources that are renewable, such as sun, wind, water, and trees. As more and more focus is placed on the use of renewable resources, it will become easier to protect our planet from further harm.
 
第五部分：填词补文（ 第 31～40 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
下面的短文有 10 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，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。
Meet Famous People in London Many people like to see famous people. But famous people don’t_ 31 L like to be looked at. At least, they don’t like to be looked at all day every day! However, there is one_ 32 C _ in England where you can look at lots of famous people every day. That is Madame Tussauds, the most popular. 33 F _ attraction in London.
On most days of the year, 34_ H of visitors can be seen outside MadameTussauds. They want to _ 35 I in and see some of the most famous people inthe world. If you like, you can __ 36 D to those film stars, sports stars orpoliticians in Madame Tussauds, but they wont _37 K _ anything to you, because A. Washington went to study bridges B. to express her thanks C. Washington took over the job D. to build the bridge E. Emily began to play a bigger role F. to defend her husband A．It is easy to find new resources in nature.
B．Renewable resources are those that can be replaced easily.
C．While you may not think of oceans as natural resources, they are.
D．For example, regions with rich soil can support farming societies.
E．They can also use the water to help them move goods to other areas F．Natural resources are useful to people, and they come from the earth.
they cant! Madame Tussaud's is a waxworks (蜡像馆), and the famouspeople in the building are made out of wax. But, this doesnt _ 38 A _ to be aproblem. Ordinary people like lookingat _ 39 G people, even if they are only__40 E . It's better than nothing! 
第六部分：完形补文（ 第 41～50 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
 Self-reliance（自立） Everyone has heard (hear) the word“self-reliance”. Emerson wrote a 41 famous (fame) essay about it. He felt that people should trust in their own 42 ability (able). They should think and act for themselves.
Like many such 43 terms (term), 也 is one had no real meaning for me until it was 44 demonstrated (demonstrate) to me in real life.
Last year I met a blind girl 45 named (name) Gail. She was 46 extremely _(extreme)slender and weak, but she always insisted on _ 47 finding (find) her way around the school by herself. when she 48 sat (sit) in a room with several of us, there was sometimes a(n) _ 49 uneasy (easy) silence, because we thought she might resent ouracting too cheerful and thoughtless in her 50 presence (present). On such occasions,she would say something casual or show us how fast she could write. She never asked for anyone’s pity. She truly relied on herself.
自考英语二 
第一部分：阅读判断（ 第 1-10 题，每题 1 分，共 10 分）
 Black Friday Everyone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know history of holiday shopping. While people have Jheard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving（感恩节）. On this day most retail stores open their doors very early -some as early as 4 am. Inaddition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With thisin mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas giftson Black Friday.
Black Friday is not as old as :many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season. In order to draw more customers,they offered great discounts. All products sold very well. This large success resulted in the name Black Friday. It was so named because the stores were“in the black”. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. However, rt wasnot until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today Jun the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. Theyhope to attract shoppers into their stores.
Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts,even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to theInternet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deal sonline. So if you don’t want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get itemsat reduced prices.
1. Many people know the history of Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2. Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.
A.True B. False C. Not Given 3. Customers get better service on Black Friday.
A. seem E. statues I.get B. give F. tourist J. rarely C. place G. extraordinary K. say D. talk H. lines L. usually A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. Black Friday started in the USA.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 5. The holiday season ends on Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6.“1n the black” is a financial term.
A.True B.False C. Not Given 7. Black Friday is no longer popular.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8. People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9. It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am A. True B. False C. 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。
Dog Training Dog training is a must for all dogs. It is more than just elling your dog to stop doing what hes doing; it is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certaindesired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a “quick-fix” ---it is an ongoing process.
Dog training also involves teaching the owner. Going through dog training is something that every dog owner should do. It is like going to school over again. Itis all about communication, and you need to learn to communicate with your dog.
Training your dog to sit is probably the first thing you will train your dogto do. When you want your dog to sit, hold a treat above his head and say sit.As the dog sits, say sit again and then immediately give him the treat. Your dog should drop into a sit position in order to reach the food.
Teaching your dog to fetch promotes bonding. To do this, first throw a ball, andgive the command fetch. As he starts to run towards it, yell fetch again. Insteadof a ball, you may use the object your dog loves most. Do not play fetch with heavyitems or sticks, however, as this can damage the dogs teeth or injure the dog.
A well-trained dog should remain where his owner commands, so stay is an important command in dog training as well. Since it is more involved, which will be the subject of another article.
Dog training is a very physical activity, so be prepared to be tired. And dogtraining is never without risk of injury, especially with more aggressive dogs. Onemajor mistake many dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over.
Training your dog continues throughout your dogs life.
11. What does the author say about dog training? A. It requires professional guidance.
B. It is necessary for every dog.
C. It gives dogs good exercise.
D. It is an easy job for trainers.
12. What is the most important thing for dog trainers to do? A. Learn to communicate with dogs.
B. Give dogs timely eneouragement.
C. Create right cirunstances for dogs.
D. Teach dogs desired behaviors.
13. Dog trainers usually train their dogs first to A. jump B. stay C. fetch D. sit 14. To train dogs to fetch, trainers often start with a_ A. stick B. ball C. treat D. trick 15. Many dog owners tend to think that dog training_ A. can be dangerous B. costs much money C. takes a short time D. can be very tiring 
第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子（第16~25题，每题1分，共10分）阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的2 项测试任务 ：（1） 从第16~20 题后所给的6个选项中为第 ① ～ ⑤ 段每段选择1个正确的小标题 ；（2）从第 21~25 题后所给的 6 个选项中选择 5 个正确选项，分别完成每个句子。
Our Muscles ①When we think of muscles, we might often picture a bodybuilder with big arm and leg muscles. But our muscles do not have to look like that to work well.
②As a matter of fact, every time we write our name, we use the 20 different muscles in ourhand. Every time our heart beats, we use the our cardiac muscle(心肌). When eat our food, we use our tongue muscles.
We even use muscle when we open and close our eye. In fact, every time we move, we use some of the muscles in our body.
③A muscle is made of tiny fibers are packed together to make a single muscle .We all have the same number of muscles----about 700 or so .Men and women with big muscles simply have thicker bundles of fibers.
④There are three different types of muscles in our body .Smooth muscles are the ones that we cannot control .They work quietly to keep our body running .Also, they are the oneself that help us to absorb our food .The cardiac muscle makes the heart pump blood in and out .Skeletal muscles are the ones that we can control .These are the muscles that we use to raise our handset, or ride our bicycles.
⑤Even our face often uses muscles .But if we want to save our energy, try smiling instead of frowning .Remember that it Takeshi 17 muscles in our face to smile, but 43 muscles to frown! Task 1 16. Paragraph① C 17. Paragraph② B 18. Paragraph③ A 19.Paragraph④ D 20. Paragraph⑤ F Task 2 21. Muscles don't have to be very big D .
22. Our muscles are working F .
23. A single muscle contains B .
24. Smooth muscles help us C .
25. Smiling uses less energy than A .
第四部分：填句补文（ 第 26～30 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分）
Playing Games-Not Only Fun For many people, playing games is a way to have some fun. 26 E It is a Great way to keep your mental health in check. Actually, anything that requires You to do some thinking will help you keep your brain healthy.
You may say that this sounds great but you just don’t have the time to do it.If you want to improve your mental health, you will make time for it. 27 A You can exercise your brain before work and while the rest of your family is still In bed. This can greatly change your attitude for the rest of the day.
Turn the TV off in the evening and spend some time playing games alone or with a family member.
28 F _ Try a variety of new games, too. This way, you don’t get bored playing the same one all the time.
A. What a muscle consists of B. When we use our muscles C. How people think of muscles D. What kind of muscles we have E. Why we have different muscles F. Why we should smile rather than frown A. frowning B. a lot of fibers C. to digest food D. to function properly E. whenever we are happy F. whenever we do something Most games offer several different levels. To get the most exercise for your Brain, start out with the easy stuff. _ 29 B As your level of skill improves, go on To challenge your brain by moving into more advanced levels of the game.
Find the games that you really enjoy playing. Keeping your brain sharp with Such games is really going to pay off for you in many ways. 30 D You will Find that you have less stress and that it is easier to make decisions. You will also Find that your memory is improving.
 
第五部分：填词补文（ 第 31～40 题，每题 1.s 分，共 1 5 分）
 People Use Technology More, Sleep Less People in Britain now spend more tune watching TV, gaming, and using theirmobile phones and computers than sleeping. A study 31 D that British peopleuse technology for 20 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average UKadult uses technology for eight hours and 41 minutes a day. They 32 L for anaverage of eight hours and 21 nunutes. One of the biggest 33 B for this iswi-fi. People can get online almost 34 E . Many people make telephone calls orsurf the web while watching TV. TV is still the most 35 C activity.
The study looked at technology and 36 I _ age groups. It found thatsix-year-olds understand how to use technology at the same 37 H as 45-yearolds. Another 38 G was that people understand digital technologymost when they are 14 0r 15. Adoctor said technology is 39 A the way peoplecommunicate with each other. He said we are moving 40 J from face-to-faceconversations because of technology.
 
第六部分：完形补文（ 第 41～50 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
下面的短文有 10 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，并在答题卡相应位置上。
 Don't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes Lots of people don't dare to make mistakes (mistake). They fear that theywill be ridiculed or _ 41_blamed (blame) by others. They fear that they will lose theirmoney and belongings or be under a lot of stress. But risks are_ 42 actually (actual)unavoidable and they do pave the way towards success. Have you ever _ 43heard_ (hear) of someone who achieves success without making any mistakes before? So it is _ 44 natural (nature) that making mistakes in your effort to reach your dreams is 45 considered (consider) a must, and you shouldn't worry about that as youmay geta lot of 46 advantages (advantage) out of your mistakes. By making mistakesyou then can distinguish between the correct and the _ 47_incorrect (correct) portionsof what you did. Anthony D Angelo said: “In order to succeed, you must fail, sothat you know what to do the next time." And Robert Louis Stevenson even _48_went (go) to the extreme as to say:“Our business in life is not to succed, butto continue to fail in good__ 49spirits (spirit).” You needn't worry about anything as long as you keep on going by – 50wisely (wise) learning from your mistakes and trying even harder.
自考英语三 
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 A Set aside about 30 minutes a day when you can play games.
B. This is especially true if you are new to a game.
C. Playing games can help you make new friends.
D. You will be surprised at how much it improves your life.
E. However, it can also help you exercise your brain.
F. You can also invite friends over to play games with you.
A.Changing E. Anywhere I. Different B. Reasons F. Down J. Away C. Popular G. Finding K. Outdoor D. Found H. Level L. Sleep 句提供的是正确信息,选择 A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择 B;如果该句的信息 文中没有提及,选择 C。 在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑
My Writing Teacher English writing was always easy for me, but that changed on the first day I walked into Mrs. Johnson's class. Before that, I'd heard rumors from former students. They said she was strict and her class was hard to pass. So I was very nervous The first time we met, Mrs. Johnson told us her class would be difficult but she would give us new "tools" and guide us through. She explained that her grading system was different, and that we would not see high scores soon. Everything you do in class matters, "she said. "As writing is an art, it takes a long time to perfect.
Mrs. Johnson scared me. I was afraid of what she would say if I asked a question. So in class I kept silent most of the time and couldn't follow her. When got my first essay back, my grade was terrible. I was annoyed with Mrs. Johnson. I disliked going to her class.
Then I realized I needed to find out what I could do to improve my grade and how to use the "tools" in my writing. As I still didn't dare to talk to Mrs. Johnson in person, I e-mailed her. In this way, she and I worked together to improve my writing. By and by, I could talk to her both online and in person. She walked me through every step to understand how to write an essay. Together we saw improvement in my work.
From this I discovered that asking for help could actually work. Behind everything Mrs. Johnson was saying, she actually cared about me and where I would be in the future. She knocked me down so that I could climb back stronger.
1. I was worried when I was in Mrs. Johnson's first class A. True B. False C. Not giver 2. Mrs. Johnson used the same grading system as other teachers A. True B. False C Not Given 3. Mrs. Johnson regards writing as an art A. True B. False C Not Given 4. I was active in class in the beginning A. True B. False C Not Given 5. Most students enjoyed Mrs. Johnsons class.
A. True B. False C Not Given 6. I got a high score for my first essay A. True B. False C Not Given 7. Mrs. Johnson preferred to email students.
A. True B. False C Not Given 8. Mrs. Johnson let me improve my writing by myself.
A. True B. False C Not Given 9. I finally became a top student in the writing class A. True B. False C Not Given 10.Mrs.Johnson cared about my future.
A. True B. False C Not Given 
第二部分：阅读选择（第 11～15 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分）
 Livirtg in Brazil（巴西）and Switzerland l’m loving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. VVhen you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be,the expetience can be rewarding.
My dad, a Biazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom,a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized, but my dad nevermakes plans She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go Out. Swissand Brazilian-what a mix! After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had mybrother and me when I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood wevisited Switzerland every year.
Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. It’s reallyhard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country, with manystates and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. Peoplehere have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor. In thesouth the climate is cool, but in the north it’s hot and humid.
Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There arefour languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians:they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course,the famous Swiss choco/ate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.
I love both countries. In Switzerland, it’s pleasant, calm and peacefuleverywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here inBrazil. I feel excited and at home.
1l. The author’s parents A. Share similar interests B. Have different jobs C. Have different personalities D. Enjoy reading books 12. When the author was a child, the family used to A. Have many good friends B. Move between the two countries C. Speak two dialects D. Visit Brazil from time to tune 13. The author thinks Brazilians are A.organized . B.independent C.indifferent D.optimistic 14. According to the text, Switzerland A. Is famous for its chocolate B. Has many big cities C. Has a lot in comrnon with Brazil D. Is hot and humid 15. According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n) _ A. Appealing idea B. Difficult decision C. Expensive choice D. Pleasant experience 
第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子（第 16～25 题，每题 P 分，共 10 分）
How to Perfect the Art of Public Speaking If you want to become the type of speaker you’ve always wanted to be, readthe following suggeh， 1.You can’t go from a nervous speaker to a star speaker ovemight. You shouldn’t expect to. Give yourself time to get used to a large audience. Start with smaller groups and get as much feedback as you can. Keep on practicing and developing your skill 2. Be familiar with your speech materials. That doesn’t mean memorizing your speech, which can lack enthusiasm and naturalness. Know your key talking points,supporting details and ways to move from one point to the next.
3.Positive energy can be passed. If you’re excited and enthusiastic, your audience will be, too. You’ll be surprised at the positive cycle that creates: An enthusiastic audience can add even more energy to you.
Use hand gestures. When appropriate, smile, smile, smile.
4.Find friendly, interested faces in the audience and speak to them. Look into their eyes. It helps prevent you from staring off into the distance or reading from notes. It also helps make you feel like you are talking in a conversation rather than speaking to a group.
5.when you look great, you feel great. That makes you confident. Looking great doesn’t mean wearing new clothes. It means wearing clothes and shoes you feel comfortable and appropriate to the setting. You can’t go wrong with business suit. Simple is fine, but you should look clean from head to toe.
Task 1 16. Paragraph 1:___ E ____ 17.Paragraph 2：___ B ___ 18. Paragraph 3：___ A ___ 19.Paragraph4：___ C ____ 20.Paragraph 5：___ F ____ Task2 21. Feedback helps speakers ____ D ______ 22. Memorizing materials may lead to_____ A _______ 23. Hand gestures and smiles help create ____ C ________ 24. Looking into the eyes of the audience helps E - 25. Wearing right clothes may _____ B __________ A. Be enthusiastic B. Know your materials C. Make eye contact D. Know your audience E. improve gradually F. Dress appropriately A.lack of enthusiasm B.make you look great C.a positive atmosphere 
第四部分：填句补文( 第 26~30 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分)
My Major Problem Decision-making is something I struggle with. In fact, I'd rather have someone else make decisions for me As I sat in a crowded information session(咨询会) at a college last summer，I was again faced with the pressure of making a decision. 26C He then asked each of us to give our intended major. I looked at my mother with panic.
"A major?" I said. "I can't even decide what socks to wear to school!" I wanted to say I was undecided. But as my turn to speak approached, my confidence decreased. 27 A I watched the girl in front of me. She was searching for some obscure( 鲜 为 人 知 的 ) major 。 I realized I couldn't just say undecided. So, when my turn came, I uneasily said, "I want to major in business I could feel "liar" written all over my face.
28 D I felt ashamed. "Why couldn't I have said that?"I thought. The admissions adviser even said that a lot of people are uncertain. That is why students have to decide until the end of the second year.
I have no idea what I want to do with my life. All I know is that I don't want to do anything that involves blood. 29 B This isn't really narrowing it down. I've been told many people start college with one major, and graduate with a degree in something totally different.
After my experience at the information session, I've learned not to be afraid of saying I'm "undecided. " I know now that I am not the only one uncertain about future studies. I'm still experiencing a "major" problem.
30F 
第五部分：填词补文（第 31~40 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分） 下面的短文有 10 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，并将所选答案的代码（指 A、B、C、D、E、F、G、H、I、J、K 或 L）填在答题纸的相应位置上。
 Mental Activities Help Save Memory Doing mental activities is helpful. Reading books and writing at any age may save memory, a new 31 G finds.
The study was conducted by some American neurologists (神经病学家). It 32I 294 people. They were given 33 B on memory and thinking. They had the tests once a year for six years. They were also asked to talk about their mental activities during childhood, in their youth, during middle age and at their 34H age.
Some of those people did mental activities both 35 A and late in life. They had a slower 36 K of decline in memory than the others. The others 37 C did such activities. Their rate of decline in memory was 48% 38 E .
“Mental activities like reading and writing are great. They 39 L bring benefits. We shouldn’t 40J their effects on our children, ourselves and our parents," said Robert Wilson, lead author of the study.
A. Everyone before me had declared a major B. So I've narrowed my list down to anything but medicine C. The admissions officer asked us to introduce ourselves briefly D. In the end only one brave person said she was undecided.
E. Admissions advisors help you to make decisions.
F. However, I'm confident i'll find a solution.
A. early E. faster I. involved B. tests F. produce J. neglect C. seldom G. study K. rate D. taught H. current L. really 
第六部分：完形补文（ 第 41~50 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分） 下面的短文有 10 处空白，没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。
 Are There Truths In Dreams? Imagine waking up after dreaming (dream) about a terrible plane crash. The next day you will make a plane journey that you have 41planed (plan)long before. Will you get on the plane? A survey shows that you may not cancel your trip. But your dream will probably influence your 42thoughts(thought) during the journey.You may feel 43worried (worry) and find the trip much 44 longer (long) than before. So dream may influence what we are 45really (real) doing while we are awake.
The explanation of dream is still a(an) 46unclear (clear) area. A team of researcher are entering a new field of studies: Do dreams actually influence our 47behavior (behave)? Over the past few years,. they have 48done (do) studies in different cultures and found out that dreams contain some 49hidden (hide) truths: dreams affect the way people live and work. But researchers also tell people not to be 50easily (easy) influenced by their dreams.
自考英语四 
第一部分：阅读判断（第 1～10 题，每题 1 分，共 10 分） 下面的短文后列出了 10 个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，选 择 A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择 B；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择 C，并将所选答案的代码（指 A、 B 或 C）填在答题纸的相应位置上。
The Stranger Who Changed My Life It was a sunny morning in the spring of 1966. I was driving a taxi，looking for a customer. While passing New York Hospital， l found a man running down the hospital steps，waving at me.
I stopped. The man reached the taxi and jumped in. “ The Airport，please，“ he said. As always，I wondered about my passenger. Was this man a talker? After a few moments，he started saying， “How do you like driving a taxi?” ‘sit’ s OK，”I said. “I make a living and meet interesting people sometimes.” “ What do you do?” I asked.
“I am a doctor at New York Hospital. ” Many times during long rides，l’d developed a good relationship with my passengers and received very good advice from them. This time I decided to ask for his help，”Could I ask a favor of you?” He didn't answer. “I have a son，15，a good kid. He wants a job this summer. is it possible that you get one for him?” He still wasn't talking, and I was starting to feel foolish. Finally, he said, “ Well, my students have a summer research project. Maybe he could join in. Have him send me his school record. ” He left his address and paid me. It was the last time I ever saw him.
Robbie sent off his grades the next morning. And gradually this incident was forgotten. Two weeks later, when I arrived home from work, Robbie handed me a letter. He was informed to call Dr. Plum for an interview.
Robbie got the job. The following summer, Robbie worked at the hospital again, but this time, he was given more responsibility. Then, he worked at the hospital for a third summer and gradually developed a love of medical profession.
Near graduating from college, Robbie applied to and was admitted to New York Medical College. After getting his medical degree, Robbie, the son of a taxi driver, became a doctor at Columbia Medical Center.
1. The doctor shouted at the taxi driver for a ride.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2. The doctor wanted to go to the railway station by taxi.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 3. The taxi driver liked talking with his customers.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. The taxi driver had two children.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 5. The taxi driver became Dr. Plum' s friend.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6. The doctor wrote a recommendation letter for Robbie.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 7. Robbie joined in a summer research project.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8. Robbie gradually got interested in medicine.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9. Robbie finally became a doctor at New York Hospital.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10. Big opportunities can come out of ordinary meetings.
A. True B. False C. 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。
Those Who Ride on Two Wheels In the United States there are six million tennis players and twelve million golfers. These figures would not surprise most people. But many would be surprised to learn that twenty million Americans ride motorcycles（摩托车）, Few people realize that Motorcycling is fast becoming one of America's most popular sports.
According to the Cycle News, many kinds of people enjoy motorcycling. They include black people and white people, businessmen, professionals, and blue-collar workers. Among them, about 55% are businessmen, 3% are in the professions and 9% in government service.
Such information is offered by the Cycle News in the hope of improving the general public's impression of the sport. The public has tended to believe that all motorcyclists are wild and lawless young men.
There are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes A motorcyclist's appearance has something to do with this dislike. Motorcyclists often look dirty; in fact, they are dirty. On the road, there is little to protect them from mud. For practical reasons, they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason, motorcyclists usually wear dark colors. Perhaps this helps to explain why they are sometimes suspected of having bad natures.
Probably motorcycles themselves also produce anger and fear. They are noisy, though some trucks are even noisier. But trucks are acceptable because they perform a needed service. Motorcycles, on the other hand, make an uncomfortable noise just to give their riders pleasure. Roaring along quiet streets, they wake sleeping families and make babies cry.
Yet, as motorcycling becomes more and more common, it will be interesting to see how people in general feel about the sport. Perhaps it will someday become as "respectable" as tennis or golf.
11．According to the text, more and more Americans like _____.
A．playing tennis B．playing golf C．motorcycling D．car racing 12．According to the Cycle News, over half of the motorcyclists are_____.
A．black people B．white people C．businessmen D．professionals 13．The Cycle News wants to _____.
A．make motorcyclists lawful citizens B．improve the image of motorcycling C．persuade people to buy motorcycles D．raise the status of blue-collar workers 14．Motorcyclists usually wear dark colors because _____.
A．they want to be respectable B．they want to be impressive C．the colors look different D．the colors suit their sport 15．Some people dislike the motorcycle because it is _____.
A．noisy B．heavy C．costly D．illegal 
第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第 16~25 题,每题 1 分,共 10 分) 阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的 2 项测试任务:(1)从第 16~20 题后所给的 6 个 选项中为第①~⑤段每段选择 1 个正确的小标题;(2)从第 21~25 题后所给的 6 个选项中选择 5 个正确选项,分别完 成每个句子。请将所选项对应的字母写在答题卡上。
A Fighting Lady ① Deborah Sampson was born in 1760. There were many children in her family and they were poor. When Deborah was just a young girl, her father left and went off to sea. Being in poor health, her mother could not care for her children. So she sent them to live with different relatives, hoping these people would take care of her children ②Young Deborah, less than seven years old, had to work for a farmer. On the farm, she learned to ride and hunt. She did housework as well. Life was difficult, but Deborah worked hard and grew strong. The farmer had ten sons, and Deborah helped to take care of them. In the evening, she had the boys talk about their lessons with her. By this she learned what they learned. She also borrowed their school books to read every night. When she was 18, Deborah became a teacher.
③Soon after she started her new career, the American Revolution began. She wanted to fight for her country, but women could not be soldiers at that time. Deborah had a plan. She was tall for a woman of that time. She made herself a man's suit and secretly practiced walking and talking like a man. Finally, she joined the army using the name Robert ④"Robert"was a brave soldier. He fought with courage in every battle, and other soldiers respected him.
They never suspected that their fellow soldier was a woman. Once he caught a fever and had to go to the hospital. There a doctor found out that Robert was actually a woman. Deborah then had to leave the army' but she was not punished. Some people say she even met General George Washington before she left.
⑤Later, Deborah married a farmer and had three children. She taught in school and gave lectures about her time in the army till retirement. Deborah died at the age of 66. She was a true American hero.
Task 1 16. Paragraph ①:____F____ 17. Paragraph ②:____B____ 18. Paragraph ③:____E____ 19. Paragraph ④:____D____ 20. Paragraph ⑤:____C____ Task 2 21. Deborah was sent to others' home because____D___ 22. Deborah became a teacher by ___A_____ 23. Deborah went into the army by _____E______ 24. Deborah left the army after _____C_______ 25. Deborah was a hero _____B______ A. Deborah's marriage B. Deborah's life on the farm C. Deborah's life after leaving the army D. Deborah's military life E. Deborah's joining the army F. Deborah's family background A. teaching herself on the farm B. for her unusual courage C. a doctor discovered her secret D. her family couldn't support her E. dressing and behaving like a man F f hllhi 
第四部分：填旬补文（第 26～30 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分）
The Princess Disease Have you ever heard of the princess disease? It is a terrible disease. 26 E It wastes away at one’s social life and people’s tolerance. People with this disease think they are better than everyone else, without a real reason.
Jin is a girl who suffers from this disease. 27 A She thinks she is better looking than her friends and most people she has met. It is, as far as she is concerned, a well-known fact that she dresses better, sings better, and dances better than most people in her school, too.
So is Jin justified in believing that she is better than everyone else? 28 D_Of course, she thinks this is because the singing coach hates her, since the coach has bad skin and is jealous of her. She is good at sports, but she isn’t the strongest,fastest, or even the best at any of their school’s events. 29 F_ She, again, thinks it was because of the “haters”. After losing, she pretended she’d just run for fun and it was no big deal, but in fact it was a huge deal to her.
Jin definitely has the disease. The treatment is to stop being so mean and get a little modesty. _ 30 C She might even get rid of this disease if she tries hard enough.
 
第五部分：填词补文（第 31～40 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分） 下面的短文有 10 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，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。
 Business English Helps English play an important role in the workplace. When it is used in the correct and proper （ 31 ） ___I__, it can help to promote a career or a business. Some may（32）___B__ or want to study business English（33）__D___ they start their careers. Those who are already working have the（34）__L___ to see what they can and cannot do（35）__H___ in English in their current job.
Business English provides you with valuable skills needed for your work. For example, you will learn （36）___J__ to negotiate. Being able to deal with a（37）___G__ and knowing how to bargain and（38） __E___ an agreement can make a（39）__A___ difference to the outcome.
Business English learning encourages professional and efficient communication, and promotes service to customers and business partners,（40）___F__ is a great advantage for any business.
 
第六部分：完形补文（第 41～50 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
Voice and Text Chatting A.She is too proud of herself.
B. Jin is very popular.
C. Then things might become better for her.
D. She sings we/l, but not wel\ enough to be a /ead singer.
E. It threatens to push one’s friends away.
F. She ran for class president, but came in third.
A．big E．reach I．way B．need F．which J．how C．what G．conflict K．small D．before H．effectively L．opportunity Voice chat and text chat are quickly (quick) becoming preferred ways of Communicating with others online. For language 41 learners (learner), these forms Of communication 42enable (able) them to share ideas about themselves and the World in almost real time. They can establish friendships with people from around The globe. Thus, it. Can be an easy way to learn languages and world 43cultures (culture).
However, care and consideration should be 44given (give) when you are Looking for friends on the Internet because you _ 45really (real) don’t know who The person is at the other end. Thus, never give out personal information 46including (include) your name, age, where you live, and the name of the school you attend.Also, be 47 careful _ (care) about meeting online acquaintances in person, and if you Do so, make sure it is in a public place and go with a friend or a family Member. 48finally _ (final), contact local authorities if you feel you are in danger. Again, chatting with others can be an enjoyable and 49 educational (education) activity if you use care when 50 doing (do) so.
（一） 一、阅读判断（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
 Black Friday Everyone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving （感恩节）. On his day most retail stores open their doors very early---some as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With this in mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday.
Black Friday is not as old as many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season. In order to draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very well. This large success resulted in the name Black Friday. It was so named because the stores were “in the black”. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today in the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores.
Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you don’t want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.
1） Many people know the history of Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2） Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 3） Customers get better service on Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 4） Black Friday started in the US A. True B. False C. Not Given 5） The holiday season ends on Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6） “In the black” is a financial term.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 7） Black Friday is no longer popular.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8） People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9） It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10） Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
二、阅读选择（本大题共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
Living in Brazil （巴西）and Switzerland Moving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.
My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized, but my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian---what a mix! After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me.
When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.
Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. It’s really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country, with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north it’s hot and humid.
Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.
I love both countries. In Switzerland, it's pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel excited and at home.
1） The author’s parents_____.
A. share similar interests B. have different jobs C. have different personalities D. enjoy reading books 2） When the author was a child, the family used to_____.
A. have many good friends B. move between the two countries C. speak two dialects D. visit Brazil from time to time 3） The author thinks Brazilians are_____.
A. organized B. independent C. indifferent D. optimistic 4） According to the text, Switzerland_____.
A. is famous for chocolate B. has many big cities C. has a lot in common with Brazil D. is hot and humid 5） According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n) _____.
A. appealing idea B. difficult decision C. expensive choice D. pleasant experience 答案及解析
一、阅读判断
1） Many people know the history of Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“While people have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins.”可知，答案 为 B。 2） Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“On his day most retail stores open their doors very early”可知，答案为 A。 3） Customers get better service on Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章中只提到在“Black Friday”，商品会有很大折扣，未提及服务质量。 4） Black Friday started in the US A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA.”可知，答案为 A。 5） The holiday season ends on Black Friday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season.”可知， 答案为 B。 6） “In the black” is a financial term.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“It was so named because the stores were “in the black”；This financial term means the stores made a lot of money.”可知，答案为 A。 7） Black Friday is no longer popular.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity.”可知，答案为 B。 8） People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章中只提及“尽管在圣诞前夜进行购物仍然更受到人们的欢迎”，并未明确提及是“在网上购 物”。 9） It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“This is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices”可知，答案为 A。 10） Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章中只提及“零售商店早在凌晨 4 点就会开门迎客”，而非此时的商品价格最低。
二、阅读选择
1） The author’s parents_____.
A. share similar interests B. have different jobs C. have different personalities D. enjoy reading books
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 由“My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly； My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy.”可知，答案为 C。 2） When the author was a child, the family used to_____.
A. have many good friends B. move between the two countries C. speak two dialects D. visit Brazil from time to time 【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.”可知，答案为 B。 3） The author thinks Brazilians are_____.
A. organized B. independent C. indifferent D. optimistic
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】 由“People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor.”可 知，答案为 D。 4） According to the text, Switzerland_____.
A. is famous for chocolate B. has many big cities C. has a lot in common with Brazil D. is hot and humid
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great.”可知， 答案为 A。 5） According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n) _____.
A. appealing idea B. difficult decision C. expensive choice D. pleasant experience
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 由“However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding. ”可知，答案为 C。
（二） 一、阅读判断（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
Red Nose Day Red Nose Day (RND) is a well-known event in the UK. The aim of the day is to raise money for Comic Relief.
This is a charity that helps people in need in Africa and in the UK.
Comic Relief was started in 1985 by Richard Curtis. He wrote the famous films “Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill". Richard started Comic Relief in response to the severe famine in Ethiopia. It's called Red Nose Day as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear! The money made from selling red noses goes to the charity.
Red Nose Day takes place every two years in the spring. It is now so well established that many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday.
The slogan for the last RND was "Do Something Funny for Money." The money that was collected was used to help fund projects in such areas as education and mental health. Money-raising events take place on this day all over the country and many schools participate. People also donate money by post, in banks, by phone using a credit card and online.
In the evening of Red Nose Day a telethon take place on the BBC TV channels. This is like a television marathon(马拉松) that shows some of the events of the day and reports how the money raised will be spent.
People also upload videos of local charity events onto the Internet.
So, if you are ever in the UK on Red Nose Day, you will know why you find normal people wearing red noses and doing silly things! It's all for a good cause! 1） Red Nose Day is a famous event in Britain.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2） Comic Relief aims to help people all over the world.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 3） Richard Curtis is a well-known actor and film director.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 4） Many people wear a red nose on Red Nose Day.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 5） Red Nose Day takes place every year.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6） Red Nose Day has become an official national holiday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 7） The funnier people look, the more money they collect.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8） People give money to Comic Relief in many ways.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9） Many schools take part in the money-raising events on Red Nose Day.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10） The Red Nose Day telethon has attracted lots of film stars.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
二、阅读选择（本大题共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
Those Who Ride on Two Wheels In the United States there are six million tennis players and twelve million golfers. These figures would not surprise most people. But many would be surprised to learn that twenty million Americans ride motorcycles （摩 托车）. Few people realize that motorcycling is fast becoming one of America's most popular sports.
According to the Cycle News, many kinds of people enjoy motorcycling. They include black people and white people, businessmen, professionals, and blue-collar workers. Among them, about 55% are businessmen, 3% are in the professions and 9% in government service.
Such information is offered by the Cycle News in the hope of improving the general public's impression of the sport. The public has tended to believe that all motorcyclists are wild and lawless young men.
There are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. A motorcyclist's appearance has something to do with this dislike. Motorcyclists often look dirty; in fact they are dirty. On the road, there is little to protect them from mud. For practical reasons, they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason, motorcyclists usually wear dark colors. Perhaps this helps to explain why they are sometimes suspected of having bad natures.
Probably motorcycles themselves also produce anger and fear. They are noisy, though some trucks are even noisier. But trucks are acceptable because they perform a needed service. Motorcycles, on the other hand, make an uncomfortable noise just to give their riders pleasure. Roaring along quiet streets, they wake sleeping families and make babies cry.
Yet, as motorcycling becomes more and more common, it will be interesting to see how people in general feel about the sport. Perhaps it will someday become as "respectable" as tennis or golf.
1） According to the text, more and more Americans like ______.
A. playing tennis B. playing golf C. motorcycling D. car-racing 2） According to the Cycle News, over half of the motorcyclists are______.
A. black people B. white people C. businessmen D. professionals 3） The Cycle News wants to ______.
A. make motorcyclists lawful citizens B. improve the image of motorcycling C. persuade people to buy motorcycles D. raise the status of blue-collar workers 4） Motorcyclists usually wear dark colors because ______.
A. they want to be respectable B. they want to be impressive C. the colors look different D. the colors suit their sport 5） Some people dislike the motorcycle because it is______.
A. noisy B. heavy C. costly D. illegal
（二） 一、阅读判断
1） Red Nose Day is a famous event in Britain.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：Red Nose Day (RND) is a well-known event in the UK.可以得出答案。
 2） Comic Relief aims to help people all over the world.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：The aim of the day is to raise money for Comic Relief.可以得出答案。
 3） Richard Curtis is a well-known actor and film director.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章并没有提到这项内容。
4） Many people wear a red nose on Red Nose Day.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：It's called Red Nose Day as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear!可以得出答案。
 5） Red Nose Day takes place every year.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：Red Nose Day takes place every two years in the spring.可以得出答案。
 6） Red Nose Day has become an official national holiday.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：It is now so well established that many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday.可以得出答案。
 7） The funnier people look, the more money they collect.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章并没有提到这项内容。 8） People give money to Comic Relief in many ways.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：Money-raising events take place on this day all over the country and many schools participate. People also donate money by post, in banks, by phone using a credit card and online.可以得出答案。
9） Many schools take part in the money-raising events on Red Nose Day.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：Money-raising events take place on this day all over the country and many schools participate.可以得出答案。
 10） The Red Nose Day telethon has attracted lots of film stars.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章并没有提到这项内容。
二、阅读选择
1） According to the text, more and more Americans like ______.
A. playing tennis B. playing golf C. motorcycling D. car-racing
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 根据文章：Few people realize that motorcycling is fast becoming one of America's most popular sports.可以得出答案。
 2） According to the Cycle News, over half of the motorcyclists are______.
A. black people B. white people C. businessmen D. professionals
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 根据文章：Among them, about 55% are businessmen, 3% are in the professions and 9% in government service.可以得出答案。
 3） The Cycle News wants to ______.
A. make motorcyclists lawful citizens B. improve the image of motorcycling C. persuade people to buy motorcycles D. raise the status of blue-collar workers 【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：Such information is offered by the Cycle News in the hope of improving the general public's impression of the sport.可以得出答案。
 4） Motorcyclists usually wear dark colors because ______.
A. they want to be respectable B. they want to be impressive C. the colors look different D. the colors suit their sport
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】 根据文章：On the road, there is little to protect them from mud. For practical reasons, they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason, motorcyclists usually wear dark colors.可以得出答案。
 5） Some people dislike the motorcycle because it is______.
A. noisy B. heavy C. costly D. illegal
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：Roaring along quiet streets, they wake sleeping families and make babies cry.可以得出答案。
（三） 一、阅读判断（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
 Being “Cool” in Middle School A new study shows that gentle and quiet kids in middle school will grow up to rule. Or, at least, they’ll live healthier and more productive lives than the “cool” kids will.
The study looked at 13-year olds who acted old for their age by having “cool” behavior, such as early romantic relationships. They were seen as “cool” and popular kids. But as they grew up, things changed. The study found that these kids tended to have problems with drugs and relationships by their early 20s. Their behavior was no longer linked with popularity. Instead, they were thought to be less socially skilled by their peers. Besides, the average “cool” kids, by age 22, did more poorly than the average kids in the study. They had a 45 percent greater rate of problems due to drugs and alcohol. They also had a 22 percent greater rate of criminal behavior. The study also found that these kids failed to develop important life skills. They spent so much time trying to seem cool. They didn’t develop the skills needed for meaningful friendships.
The study followed 86 male and 98 female middle school students for a 10-year period. It has some surprising findings. In particular, the study notes that the so-called “cool” behavior is a predictor(预示)of future problems with drugs and alcohol. In fact, it is a better predictor than drug and alcohol use in middle school.
However, one conclusion of the study is welcome. Researchers said that parents shouldn’t worry too much if their kids don’t seem that popular. If a kid prefers to spend Saturday nights at home watching a movie or reading instead of going out with friends, that is not a cause for concern. Many “uncool” kids, they said, do much better later on than the popular kids do.
1） Gentle kids are less healthy when they grow up.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2） “Cool” kids try to imitate adult behavior.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 3） Romantic relationships seem cool to some teenagers.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 4） “Uncool” kids are more likely to commit crimes.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 5） “Cool” kids have better life skills than “uncool” kids.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6） “Uncool”kids spend most of their time studying.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 7） The study followed the students for a decade.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8） “Cool”kids marry earlier than “uncool” kids.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9） Parents needn’t worry if their kids are “uncool”.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10） “Cool”kids remain popular all their lives.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 二、阅读选择（本大题共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分） It is estimated that there are more than 8 million restaurants in the world today. So it might surprise you to learn that restaurants as we know have only existed for a few centuries. Before 1765, there were no restaurants.
There was nowhere in which a server brought you food and drink that you chose from a menu. In fact, there were no menus anywhere.
There were places where travelers could eat centuries before that. The countryside was full of inns that would serve food. And there were bars where one could get a drink. The rich could also eat meals supplied by private cooks. But there was nothing that could be called a “restaurant”.
A Frenchman changed that. In 1765,he opened a place in Paris that sold soups. On his sign, he used the term “restaurants” to describe what he was selling. Soups were considered “restorative”, so he called them “restaurants”. Finally, people started buying his soups even when not ill. And as time went on, people began to use the term “restaurant” to refer to the place where soup was sold rather than the soup itself. More “restaurants” opened up in France, and people began to buy soups more regularly.
Then, restaurants in Paris began to serve food other than soups. In the 1780s,menus started to appear. By the 1800s, there were many types of restaurants, and the restaurant concept was spread throughout the British Empire.
A slow start gave way to rapid growth. Cities and towns around the world are filled with restaurants today.
It is estimated that there are 1.6 million restaurants in Europe. In America, there are nearly a half million restaurants. Today, diners have millions of choices.
1） Before 1765, travelers could have meals at a(n) ______.
A. bar B. inn C. restaurant D. canteen 2） The first “restaurant” only served ______.
A. soups B. desserts C. drinks D. fruits 3） The word “restorative”most probably means ______.
A. having a special flavor B. making you happier C. having a pleasant smell D. making you healthier 4） The restaurant concept started in ______.
A. America B. Britain C. Germany D. France 5） The best title for this text is ______.
A. Definition of Restaurant B. Importance of Restaurant C. Origin of Restaurant D. Types of Restaurant
（三） 一、阅读判断
1） Gentle kids are less healthy when they grow up.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：A new study shows that gentle and quiet kids in middle school will grow up to rule. Or, at least, they’ll live healthier and more productive lives than the “cool” kids will.可以得出答案。
 2） “Cool” kids try to imitate adult behavior.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：The study looked at 13-year olds who acted old for their age by having “cool” behavior. 可以得出答案。
 3） Romantic relationships seem cool to some teenagers.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：The study looked at 13-year olds who acted old for their age by having “cool” behavior, such as early romantic relationships.可以得出答案。
 4） “Uncool” kids are more likely to commit crimes.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：Many “uncool” kids, they said, do much better later on than the popular kids do.可以得出答案。
5） “Cool” kids have better life skills than “uncool” kids.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：The study also found that these kids failed to develop important life skills.可以得出答 案。 6） “Uncool”kids spend most of their time studying.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文中并没有提到“Uncool” kids 是在家学习。 7） The study followed the students for a decade.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：The study followed 86 male and 98 female middle school students for a 10-year period. 可以得出答案。
 8） “Cool”kids marry earlier than “uncool” kids.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章并没有提到这点。 9） Parents needn’t worry if their kids are “uncool”.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：Researchers said that parents shouldn’t worry too much if their kids don’t seem that popular.可以得出答案。
 10） “Cool”kids remain popular all their lives.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章
第二段可以得出答案。
二、阅读选择
1） Before 1765, travelers could have meals at a(n) ______.
A. bar B. inn C. restaurant D. canteen
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 根据文章：The countryside was full of inns that would serve food.可以得出答案。
2） The first “restaurant” only served ______.
A. soups B. desserts C. drinks D. fruits
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 根据文章：On his sign, he used the term “restaurants” to describe what he was selling. Soups were considered “restorative”,so he called them “restaurants”.可以得出答案。
 3） The word “restorative”most probably means ______.
A. having a special flavor B. making you happier C. having a pleasant smell D. making you healthier
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】 restorative 意思为：恢复药，滋补剂。故而答案为 D。 4） The restaurant concept started in ______.
A. America B. Britain C. Germany D. France
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】 根据文章：More “restaurants” opened up in France, and people began to buy soups more regularly.可以得出答案。
 5） The best title for this text is ______.
A. Definition of Restaurant B. Importance of Restaurant C. Origin of Restaurant D. Types of Restaurant
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 根据全文意思可以得知答案。
（四） 一、阅读判断（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
The Thinking Habit That Changed My Life I remember one evening three years ago, when my life was very different. I was overweight I was deeply in debt. I was a smoker. I felt hopeless and helpless. I couldn't change anything.
Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is. And I resolved to list the good things in my life. I had a wonderful wife. I had five amazing children. I could see and appreciate the beauty of the world around me. The list went on, but you get the idea. Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OK.
That night I resolved to be grateful for what I had, and for the people in my life. I started the habit of gratitude. Now many people consider it unimportant. I’m here to tell you that it’s very important. It changes lives.
Now I appreciate my wife Eva more. I feel good about having her in my life. And we have deepened our relationship. I also appreciate my kids more. Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor. I’m kinder to others around me, at work and everywhere else, because instead of seeing the faults in everyone, I see the good, and am grateful for them. I need less, because instead of thinking about what I don’t have, I am grateful for what I do have. Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude, and life becomes easier.
Without the habit of gratitude, we tend to complain and see the bad in people and things. We can't change that at once, but you can do something. For example, you can start with a small action. Really feel the happiness that something or someone is in your life, or take a moment to make a list of the things in your life that you’re thankful for.
1） I was unhappy with my life three years ago.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2） I drank every day and couldn't stop it A. True B. False C. Not Given 3） I was unable to support my family.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 4） One evening I came to a new understanding of my life.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 5） Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadays.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6） Now I have a closer relationship with my wife.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 7） I am now more strict with my kids.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8） I like making friends with people around me.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9） I now try to see the good in others.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10） A small action doesn’t work to change one’s bad habit A. True B. False C. Not Given 二、阅读选择（本大题共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分） Dog Training Dog training is a must for all dogs. It is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what he’s doing; it is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a “quick fix”---it is an ongoing process.
Dog training also involves teaching the owner. Going through dog training is something that every dog owner should do. It is like going to school over again. It is all about communication, and you need to learn to communicate with your dog.
Training your dog to “sit” is probably the first thing you will train your dog to do. When you want your dog to sit, hold a treat above his head and say “sit”. As the dog sits, say “sit’’ again and then immediately give him the treat. Your dog should drop into a “sit” position in order to reach the food.
Teaching your dog to fetch promotes bonding. To do this, first throw a ball; and give the command “fetch”.
As he starts to run towards it, yell “fetch” again. Instead of a ball, you may use the object your dog loves most.
Do not play fetch with heavy items or sticks, however, as this can damage the dog’s teeth or injure the dog.
A well-trained dog should remain where his owner commands, so “stay” is an important command in dog training as well. Since it is more involved, that will be the subject of another article.
Dog training is a very physical activity, so be prepared to be tired. And dog training is never without risk of injury, especially with more aggressive dogs. One major mistake many dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over. Training your dog continues throughout your dog’s life.
1） What does the author say about dog training? A. It requires professional guidance.
B. It is necessary for every dog.
C. It gives dogs good exercise.
D. It is an easy job for trainers.
2） What is the most important thing for dog trainers to do? A. Learn to communicate with dogs.
B. Give dogs timely encouragement.
C. Create right circumstances for dogs.
D. Teach dogs desired behaviors.
3） Dog trainers usually train their dogs first to________ A. jump B. stay C. fetch D. sit 4） To train dogs to fetch, trainers often start with a________ .
A. stick B. ball C. treat D. trick 5） Many dog owners tend to think that dog training________.
A. can be dangerous B. costs much money C. takes a short time D. can be very tiring （四） 一、阅读判断 1） I was unhappy with my life three years ago.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“I felt hopeless and helpless.”可知，答案为 A。 2） I drank every day and couldn't stop it A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文中只提到“I was a smoker”。 3） I was unable to support my family.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 由“I was deeply in debt.”可知，答案为 C。 4） One evening I came to a new understanding of my life.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“I could see and appreciate the beauty of the world around me.”可知，答案为 A。 5） Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadays.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“Now many people consider it unimportant.”可知，答案为 B。 6） Now I have a closer relationship with my wife.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“we have deepened our relationship”可知，答案为 A。 7） I am now more strict with my kids.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor.”可知，答案为 B。 8） I like making friends with people around me.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文章只提到“I’m kinder to others around me”。 9） I now try to see the good in others.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“I see the good, and am grateful for them”可知，答案为 A。 10） A small action doesn’t work to change one’s bad habit A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“you can start with a small action”可知，答案为 B。 二、阅读选择 1） What does the author say about dog training? A. It requires professional guidance.
B. It is necessary for every dog.
C. It gives dogs good exercise.
D. It is an easy job for trainers.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“Dog training is a must for all dogs.”可知，答案为 B。 2） What is the most important thing for dog trainers to do? A. Learn to communicate with dogs.
B. Give dogs timely encouragement.
C. Create right circumstances for dogs.
D. Teach dogs desired behaviors.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“you need to learn to communicate with your dog.”可知。答案为 A。 3） Dog trainers usually train their dogs first to________ A. jump B. stay C. fetch D. sit
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】 由“Training your dog to “sit” is probably the first thing you will train your dog to do.”可知，答案为 D。 4） To train dogs to fetch, trainers often start with a________ .
A. stick B. ball C. treat D. trick
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“To do this, first throw a ball”可知，答案为 B。 5） Many dog owners tend to think that dog training________.
A. can be dangerous B. costs much money C. takes a short time D. can be very tiring 【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 由“One major mistake many dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over.”可知，答 案为 C。
（五） 一、阅读判断（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
 The British Summer Britain 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） There is little sunshine in Britain in summer.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 2） British people like to tell jokes about each other.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 3） It was unusually hot last summer in Britain.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 4） British people enjoyed the high temperatures of last summer.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 5） The media advised people to enjoy the sunshine.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 6） Most British people have a garden of their own.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 7） People having a barbecue often have a plan against the rain.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 8） Children like the music from the ice cream vans.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 9） Blackpool and Brighton are known for their beaches.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 10） People go to Spain in summer to enjoy the cooler sea water.
A. True B. False C. Not Given 二、阅读选择（本大题共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分） Horse Talk Do you know horses talk? You can learn to understand “horse talk” if you pay close attention to them.
When horses live in the wild, other animals try to eat them, so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive. Even now, when most horses live on farms, they watch for danger. For this reason, never walk behind a horse. If you surprise it, the horse might mistake you for a lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.
By watching the ears, you can get clues to what the horse is hearing. A horse can turn each ear in a different direction. For a wild horse, this skill is important for survival. The horse can hear something creeping up behind it while also checking out a threatening noise in front. When a horse lets its ears down, it’s feeling safe and relaxed. Though these actions may be natural responses and not deliberate communications, they help you know what the horse is thinking.
Sometimes horses can send definite messages. For example, they know they are safer when they’re with other horses. If they become isolated, they “whinny （嘶鸣），” calling for company. They’re saying, “Where are you? I’m over here!” Domestic horses use the same sounds to stay in touch with other horses.
If a horse snorts （打响鼻儿），it's not communicating anything. It’s just clearing dust or grass seed out of its nose. But if it snorts while holding its head high and staring at something, it’s saying. “That looks dangerous.
Get ready to run!" When two horses meet, they put their noses together and smell each other's breath. It’s their way of asking, “Are you a friend?” Horses also “blow "breathing out the air loudly through the nose, when they meet something strange. They are asking, “Is this safe?” Horses have a language of their own. Now you know a bit of what they might be saying! 1） Horses in the wild “talk" mainly to________.
A. stay alive B. make friends C. find food D. keep awake 2） It is dangerous to________.
A. touch a horse’s ears B. ride a horse on farms C. surprise a horse from behind D. stare at a horse from front 3） A horse’s ears are special because they can________.
A. send messages B. turn to different directions C. sense temperatures D. clear out the dust 4） When a horse’s ears are down, we know that it is________.
A. isolated B. relaxed C. angry D. anxious 5） From the text, we know that horses________.
A. are dangerous animals B. can hardly survive in the wild C. prefer to stay in groups D. have different language systems
（五） 一、阅读判断
1. 1） There is little sunshine in Britain in summer.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“even in the summer time the country never gets any sun”可以得出答案。
 2） British people like to tell jokes about each other.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文中提到 People joke that 只为说明英国以多雨的气候著称。 3） It was unusually hot last summer in Britain.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“Last summer though, it was so hot that people could hardly believe it.”可以得出答案。
 4） British people enjoyed the high temperatures of last summer.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“British people weren't used to such high temperatures”可以得出答案。
 5） The media advised people to enjoy the sunshine.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“Radio and television programmes also reminded everyone to drink more water and not to stay too long in the sun.”可以得出答案。
 6） Most British people have a garden of their own.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文中只提到“British people tend to spend time in their garden if they have one.” 7） People having a barbecue often have a plan against the rain.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“There's always a back-up plan in case of rain”可以得出答案。
 8） Children like the music from the ice cream vans.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 文中只提到“there’s always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays children’s music and sells ice creams.” 9） Blackpool and Brighton are known for their beaches.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“Towns like Blackpool and Brighton are popular for their beaches”可以得出答案。
 10） People go to Spain in summer to enjoy the cooler sea water.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“Popular destinations include Spain, Germany and France: all countries that promise a lot of sunshine!”可以得出答案。
 二、阅读选择 1.
1） Horses in the wild “talk" mainly to________.
A. stay alive B. make friends C. find food D. keep awake
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 由“When horses live in the wild, other animals try to eat them, so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive.”可以得出答案。
2） It is dangerous to________.
A. touch a horse’s ears B. ride a horse on farms C. surprise a horse from behind D. stare at a horse from front
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 由“For this reason, never walk behind a horse. If you surprise it, the horse might mistake you for a lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.”可以得出答案。
3） A horse’s ears are special because they can________.
A. send messages B. turn to different directions C. sense temperatures D. clear out the dust
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“A horse can turn each ear in a different direction.”可以得出答案。
4） When a horse’s ears are down, we know that it is________.
A. isolated B. relaxed C. angry D. anxious
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】 由“When a horse lets its ears down, it’s feeling safe and relaxed.”可以得出答案。
5） From the text, we know that horses________.
A. are dangerous animals B. can hardly survive in the wild C. prefer to stay in groups D. have different language systems 【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 由：For example, they know they are safer when they’re with other horses. If they become isolated, they “whinny” calling for company. They’re saying, “Where are you? I’m over here!”可以得出答案。
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第一篇 Dear John, 亲爱的约翰
I’m very glad to hear that you have passed the entrance 我非常高兴听到你已经通过了入学考试的消息 examination and been accepted by Yale University. I feel very 并且被耶鲁大学所录取。 proud of you and I believe you really deserve the honor since 我为你感到非常自豪并且我相信你是真的值得获得这份荣誉的 you have been working so hard. As you have mentioned in the 因为你一直以来都很努力学习。 正如你在信中所提到的， letter, there are both some similarities and differences between 大学生活和高中生活之间既有共同点也有异同点。 the college life and the life in high school. On the one hand, you 一方面来说， have to go on working hard as there are a lot of subjects for you 你不得不继续努力学习因为有很多学科给你去学习 to learn and how to learn in details and will also monitor your 并且学习如何学的精细以及也将监测你的学习表现， learning performance, while in college, teachers work like tour 然而在大学里，老师的工作就像是导游 guides and you have to find out your own way to acquire 并且你不得不找出你自己的方法去获得知识以及解决问题。 knowledge and solve problems. If you hope to adapt yourself to 如果你希望自己适应新的环境， the new environment, you’d better be positive no matter what 你最好积极点无论在你的大学生活中经历了什么困难。 difficulties you will experience in your college life. May you a good college life! 希望你能有个愉快的大学生活！ Your truly 你最真诚地 Jerry 杰瑞 
第二篇 The Value of Self-confidence 自信的价值
My friends often ask me, “Joe, why are you so carefree all 我的朋友们经常问我，“乔，为什么你所有时候都如此无忧无虑？” the time?” The answer is quite simple. I owe my light-hearted 回答是相当简单的。 我把我轻松的态度归功于自信。 attitude to self-confidence.
I remember the first time I participated in an English 我记得我
第一次参加一个英语竞赛。 competition. Three years ago, my classmates chose me to speak 三年前，我的同学选择让我在我们学校的英语竞赛上演讲。 in an English competition at our school. When I went onstage, I 当我走上台， had butterflies in my stomach. Suddenly, my mother’s words 我心里七上八下很紧张。 突然，我妈妈的话浮现在我耳边： came back to me: “If you want to do something, it costs nothing “如果你想做一些事情，它花费很少除了自信。” but self-confidence.” Since I was chosen to be there, it meant I 自从我被选择到这儿，那就意味着 must have the ability to succeed. “Take it easy”, I said silently.
我必然有能力成功。 “放轻松”，我轻轻地说。 “You have prepared for this competition for three months. You “你已经为这个比赛准备了三个月。你已经 为这个比赛准备了三个月你是最棒的”。 are prepared for this competition for three months. You are the best”. Strangely, my nervousness vanished after I spoke to 奇怪地是，我的紧张感在我这样自信的和自己说完后消失了。 myself with such confidence. I began to speak onstage 我开始在台上流利地说起来—— fluently—the feeling was wonderful. The whole audience 这种感觉棒极了。 整个观众席都随后给我鼓掌。 applauded afterwards. I was successful! 我成功了！ So, my friends, be confident! 所以，我的朋友们，要自信！ 
第三篇 I Like Playing Sports 我喜欢做运动
There are many kinds of sports that I enjoy, such as 我喜欢很多种类的运动， 例如 swimming, running, and dancing. However, the sport that I like 游泳，跑步和跳舞。 但是，我最喜欢的运动是篮球。 most is basketball. I can’t play it very well, but I still show great 我打的不是很好，但是我仍然对它抱有很大的兴趣。 interest in it.
I like playing sports, because playing sports is really a good 我喜欢做运动，因为做运动是件很好的事情。 thing. Firstly, it helps me keep healthy. Exercise is one of the 首先，它帮助我保持健康。 most active and effective means to enhance the physical health.
锻炼是保持身体健康最有活力和效率的方法之一。 Secondly, playing sports is a good way to relax. When you are 其次，做运动是一个放松的好办法。 upset, sports may pull you out from depression. Finally, it’s 当你不开心的时候，运动可以把你从沮丧中带出来。 easier to make friends while you take part in sports activities, 最后，当你参加体育活动时能使你更容易交朋友， because you have the same interest. It’s important for making 因为你们有相同的兴趣。 这对于交朋友来说很重要。 friends. All in all, I get a lot from sports.
总的来说，我在运动中收获了很多。 
第四篇 Fight against Haze 与雾霾抗争
Haze is air pollution in which is mixed up with dust, smoke 雾霾是混合着灰尘，烟雾和其他脏东西的空气污染 and other dry particles , and it obscure the clarity of the sky and interacts with the natural environment.
并且它使天空模糊不清以及影响自然环境。 This kind of air pollution come from a variety of natural and 这种空气污染来自于各种各样的自然和人为源头。 manmade sources. Natural sources can include windblown dust, 自然源头可以包括被风吹的灰尘， and soot from wildfires. Manmade sources can include motor 和来自火灾的灰烟。 人为的源头则可以包括摩托交通工具， vehicles, and industrial fuel burning, and manufacturing 和工业燃料燃烧，以及制造业操作。 operations. The one of the main causes that touches off haze is 引起雾霾的主要原因之一是制造业操作。 manufacturing operations. Many factories were over measure 许多工厂生产中产生的烟雾量已经超过了标准量 produced the smog that had over the standard and the smog 并且该烟雾 seriously influence the air become air pollution.
严重地影响到了空气质量变成了空气污染。 The components that make up haze may have negative 产生雾霾的成分也许对人体的健康有着消极的影响 effect on people's health especially that of the children and the 尤其对于小孩和老人。 elderly. Also not excluded are those who have certain diseases 同样不可排除的是那些有着某些疾病的人 such as asthma, allergy, and pneumonia and lung disease.
例如哮喘，过敏性翻译，以及肺炎和肝病。 Workers working in the open air have a high risk in their health.
上班者工作在露天里对他们的健康有着很大的危险。 One of effective solutions to help eliminate haze is to make 最有效帮助消除雾霾的方法之一是 some chemistry changes during the manufacturing process, so it 做一些化学改变在制造过程中， could reduce harmful emissions which are produced by 以致它可以减少在制造操作中产生的有害物质。 manufacturing operations.
第五篇 Dear Mike, 亲爱的迈克
I’m glad to hear from you and know that you will come 我很高兴收到你的来信并且知道你将来我的家乡。 to my hometown. Now I want to tell you something about the 现在我想告诉你一些关于这些天我家乡天气的情况。 weather in my hometown in these days. During this season, it’s a 在这个季节， bit cold with the temperature from -3℃-10℃. You should wear 天气会有一点冷气温会在-3℃-10℃。 thick clothes in catching cold. Maybe you have a chance to see 你应该穿点厚衣服以防感冒。 或许你有机会来看到雪的美丽。 the beauty in snow.
Besides, I want to say something you should pay attention to.
此外，我想说一些你应该注意的事项。 Firstly, you need to take some necessities, do not bring valuables 首先，你需要带一些必需品，不要带贵重物品以防丢失， to prevent to be lost, and secondly you’d better wear 然后其次你最好穿比较舒服的鞋子， comfortable shoes, for there are some mountains in my 因为在我的家乡有很多的山 hometown and you’re interested in climbing the mountains.
而且你也对于爬山很感兴趣。 Finally, the smog weather occurs very frequently, so you’d 最后，雾霾天气出现的非常频繁， better wear a facemask.
所以你最好带一个口罩。 I hope you enjoy your stay in China. I’m looking forward to 我希望你能享受你在中国停留的时光。 seeing you as soon as possible.
我期待能够尽快见到你。 Your sincerely 你最真诚地 Li Ke 李珂 
第六篇 I like paper books because I like that I can hold them in my 我喜欢纸质的书因为我喜欢那种我可以拿着它们在我手中。 hands. E-books, however, may have some negative impacts on 然而，电子书可能对健康有一些消极的影响。 health.
We often receive certain amount of radiation when reading 我们经常接收到某些程度的辐射当我们在网上阅读的时候。 books from the internet. Paper books make me feel familiar 纸质的书可以使我感觉熟悉 paper books make me feel real. I like this feeling of belongings 纸质的书可以使我感到真实。 我喜欢这种当在阅读纸质书的归属感。 when reading paper books. From a collection point of view, 从收集的角度来看， E-books do not have a high value compared to paper books.
电子书与纸质书相比没有很高的价值。 A reader who bought a hardcover book once said: although it is 一个买了一本精装书的读者曾经说过：尽管购买纸质书更贵些， more expensive buying paper books, you can collect the book 你可以在阅读完之后收集这些书， after reading it, but you cannot really collect e-books.
但是你真的不能收集电子书。 From a sharing point of view, although it is fast sharing 从分享的角度来看，尽管在网上可以很快地分享电子书， e-books on the internet, it is not convenient in the sense of 在某种程度上来说电子书也不方便在朋友之间相借阅。 borrowing among friends. Above were some of the reasons that I 综合以上的理由所以我喜欢纸质书。 like about paper books.
 
第七篇 My favorite job 我最喜爱的工作
We all know about that there are various kinds of jobs in the 我们都知道在世界上有很多种类的工作， world, but what kind of job do you like? Because different 但是你喜欢什么样的工作呢？ people are attracted by different jobs, everyone has his own 因为不同的人被不同的工作吸引着， interest and destination, For example, Many people consider an 每个人都有自己的兴趣和方向，举个例子， ideal job as a mean of making more money and living more 很多人考虑一个理想的工作作为一种赚钱和生活的更舒服的方式。 comfortably. It may sound reasonable because money is the 那或许听起来是很合理的因为金钱是生物的基础。 foundation of life.
As far as my ideal job is concerned, I think I want to be a 在我认为理想的工作是，我想我希望成为一个心理学家。 psychologist. I have made up my mind to do what I really want 我可以下决心做我真正想做的事以至于我可以明白我的理想。 to so that I can realize my idea. I believe interest is of the utmost 我相信兴趣在选择一个工作时是最重要的。 importance in choosing a job. I have been interested in 我已经对心理学感兴趣好长时间了， psychology for a long time, so I want to be a psychologist in the 所以我想在未来成为一个心理学家。 future. I think being a psychologist can help lots of people lead a 我想成为一个心理学家可以帮助许多人有一个开心的生活。 happier life.
However, it isn't easy for me to become a qualified 但是，对于我来说成为一个合格的心理学家不是那么容易的 psychologist and many people around me think that it's 并且许多在我身边的人认为这对于我来说是不现实的。 unrealistic to me. Nevertheless, I'll make every effort to gain 除此之外，我将会付出每一分努力去获得 much more knowledge, patience, methods, etc. to live up to the 更多的知识，耐心，方法等去达到一个合格心理学家的称号， name of a qualified psychologist, I believe my dream will come 我相信我的梦想在未来的某天会成真的。 true someday.
 
第八篇 My hobby 我的爱好
Do you have any hobbies? If not ,what do you do in the 你有什么爱好吗？ 如果没有，你在假期都做些什么呢？ Holidays? I have many hobbies .
我有许多爱好。 On weekdays ,when I study in school ,I play with my 在工作日，当我在学习的时候，我和我的同学玩耍。 classmates .Sometimes I play volleyball with them, sometimes I 有时候我和他们打排球，有时候我和他们踢足球。 play football with them .I think playing football is very 我觉得踢足球是非常有趣和激动人心的一件事。 interesting and exciting .But when I get home ,I like listening to 但是当我回到家，我喜欢独自听音乐。 music alone .Also I like reading story books.
我也喜欢读读故事书。 When I am not happy about something ,I usually draw some 当我因为一些事不是很开心的饿时候，我通常会画一画 pictures though I am not good at drawing .On weekends ,there 尽管我不是很擅长画画。 在周末，没有课， is no class ,I like shopping with my friends and my parents .
我喜欢和朋友或者父母去逛街。 Hobbies can make someone happy，so I like them .And I have 爱好可以使一个人开心，所以我喜欢它们。 many hobbies. Do you agree with me? 并且我有很多爱好，你赞同我吗？ 自考大学英语二真题精选及答案解析
1、单选题 [阅读判断]The people of Kiribati are afraid that one day in the not-too-distant future， their country will disappear from the face of the earth - literally. Several times this year， the Pacific island nation has been flooded by a sudden high tide.
Q： The people of Kiribati worry that one day their country will be taken away by a sudden high tide.
A.True B.Not Given C.False 正确答案：A
答案解析：答案选A。该题目说的是：Kiribati的人民担心他们的国家将被突发的洪水淹没。该题源于第一句：Kiribati的国民担心在近期的某一天，他们的国家将会地球上面消失by a sudden high tide。
2、单选题 [阅读判断]Now， there are about 24 million microcomputers in use in the United States —— one for every 10 citizens. It is estimated that by 1996 ， 61 percent of American managers will be using some sort of electronic work station.
Q： At present about 10% of American citizens possess a microcomputer.
A.True B.Not Given C.False
正确答案：A
答案解析：答案选 A。本段一开头就说到目前在美国大约有二千四百万台微型电子计算机在使 用中，平均每十人就拥有一台。因此本题的表述是正确的。
3、单选题 [阅读选择]
 You can't change your energy cycle， but you can learn to make your life fit it better. Habit can help， Dr. Kleitman believes. Maybe you're sleepy in the evening but you must stay up late anyway. Counteract your cycle to some extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. If your energy is low in the morning but you have an important job to do early in the day ， rise before your usual hour. This won't change your cycle， but you'll get up steam and work better at your low point.
If one wants to work more efficiently at his low point in the morning， he should _______.
A.go to bed earlier B.overcome his laziness C.get up earlier than usual D.change his energy cycle 正确答案：C 答案解析：本题要求读者找出本段中的最后两句，并联系本段开头两句的意思，作出正确判断。本段开头说，“虽然你无法改变自己的能量周期，但你可以使你的生活适合这一周期。 Dr. Kleitman 认为经常性的行为(对你的能量周期)能起作用。”最后两句又说，“…rise before your usual hour…work better at your low point.”(“如果你在上午处于能量的低潮，但你有重要的 工作要在上午做，那么你就要比平时早起。这并不改变你的周期，但你可以在低潮时得到能量，工 作得更好。”)因此选项 C 是正确答案。
4、单选题 [填句补文]Although the researchers have only just made the technical details of the microscope public ， it is already on sale. It is currently the size of a refrigerator and takes several minutes to scan a circuit ， but Xiao and Schrag are working ________.
A.to making chips any smaller B.of conducting electricity C.to shrink it to the size of a desktop computer and cut the scanning time to 30 seconds D.to take tiny chips we require 正确答案：C
答案解析：这部分所说的体积的减小和所需时间的缩短恰好与前半句中提到的冰箱大小的体积 和所需数分钟的时间形成了对比。即：目前它大约像冰箱那么大，而且要用几分钟扫描一个电路， 但是他们正在努力使它缩小到台式计算机那么大，把扫描时间缩短到 30 秒。