英语二复习资料

自学考试《英语（二）》复习资料

I. Reading

Section A Task1 Directions: after reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 11 to 15. For each questions or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the paper.

If you are a male and you are reading this, congratulations: you are a survivor. According to statistics. You are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer as a woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you will die on average five years before a woman. There are many reasons for this typically, men take more risks than woman and are more likely to drink and smoke but perhaps more importantly, men don't go to the doctor. “Men aren't seeing doctors as often as they should，”says Dr.Gullotta，“This is particularly so for the over-40s, when diseases tend to strike.”Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two. For those over 45. it should be at least once a year. Two months ago Gullotta saw a 50-year-old man who had delayed doing anything about his smoker's cough for a year. “When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer，”he says，“Earlier detection and treatment may not have cured him，but it would have prolonged this life.”According to a recent survey，95%of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group.

“A lot of men think they are invincible（不可战胜的）”Gullotta says“They only come in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think.”Geez., if it could happen to him.Then there is the ostrich approach，“some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know，”says Dr. Ross Cart mill.“Most men get their car serviced more regularly than they service their bodies，”Cartmill says.He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive check-ups. Regular check-ups for men would inevitably place strain on the public purse, Cartmill says.“But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases. Besides, the ultimate cost is far greater: it is called premature death.”

1.Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage?

A.They are more likely to survive serious diseases today.

B.Their average life span has been considerably extended.

C.They have lived long enough to read this article.

D.They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier live.

2. What does the author state is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women?

A. Men drink and smoke much more than women.

B. Men don't seek medical care as often as women.

C.Men aren't as cautions as women in face of danger.

D.Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases.

3.Which of the following best completes the sentence“Geez, if it could happen to him”（line2，para，8）?

A. It could happen to me, too.

B. I should avoid playing golf.

C. I should consider myself lucky.

D. It would be a big misfortune.

4. What does Dr. Ross Cartmill mean by“the ostrich approach”（line 1 para.9）?

A. A casual attitude towards one's health conditions.

B. A new therapy for certain psychological problems.

C. Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.

D. Unwillingness to find out about one's disease because of fear.

5. What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?

A. They may increase public expenses.

B. They will save money in the long run.

C. They may cause psychological strains on men.

D. They will enable men to live as long as women.

Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 16 through 20.

Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you?

Talking during a performance irritate(激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate. When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.

Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places—especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someone’s conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funera l! It happens often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off.

When eating at restaurant with friends, don’t place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.

Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others won’t hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use you hand to direct your voice into the microphone.

Many people believe that they can’t live without mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home.

Choose the best answers to the following questions.

6. What should we do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance?

A. Call back after the performance.

B. Answer it near the exit door.

C. Talk outside the exit door.

D. Speak in low voice.

7. Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think _______.

A. you prefer to talk to your friends at the table

B. you value your calls more than your friends

C.you are enjoying the company of your friends

D.you are polite and considerate of your friends

8. When you are calling in a noise area, you are advised to _______.

A. use a more sensitive microphone

B. shout loudly into your microphone

C. go away quietly to continue the phone call

D. use your hand to hand to help speak into the phone

9. The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such p-laces as museums should be _______.

A. limited

B. expected

C. discouraged

D.recommended

10. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs.

B. You should speak quietly into your phone while in a church.

C. You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral.

D. You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.

Task 3 Tap Dancing

Most of the arts in America are a combination of ideas and influences from many sources. Tap dancing certainly fits in this category. It is truly an American art, but it has been influenced by English and Irish dance steps as well as steps from Africa. Some historians argue that tap dancing was first done by slaves on Southern plantations in North America, and that originally steps were done wearing soft-soled shoes. Irish step dancing, which also involves intricate food patterns, contributed the movement of the free leg to one side and the swing of the elbows out ward. Wooden clog shoes were worn as tap dancing evolved, but for long time the steps were done flat-footed.

Tap dancing developed into the form we recognize today in the early 20th century. Metal tapd were added to dance shoes, and a number of new techniques were perfected. One of the most important was the change from the flat-footed step to dancing on the balls of the feet. This is commonly attributed to dancer Bill Robinson. Another was the “cramp roll”, in which the dancer would rapidly move from the ball of the right foot to the ball of the left, and then to the heal of each foot. This separation of the steps into distinct areas of the foot, an innovation by dancer John Bubbles, allowed dancers to improvise even more new patterns. Slides across the floor and movements up and down stairs further enlivened tap. So did relaxed arm and shoulder movements. Challenges became a common part of dance routines, with dancers competing very hard to outperform each other with new and difficult steps. Many dancers excelled at tap and contributed to its development. Besides Bill Robinson and John Bubbles, well-known tappers have included Sammy Davis, Jr., Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, Gregory Hines, and Savion Glover.

11. This text is mainly about

A. famous tap dancers

B. tap dancing on Southern plantations

C. tap shoes

D. the development of tap dancing

12. The phrase “attributed to” (Line 4, Para. 3) means

A. credited to

B. described

C. turned to

D. stated as a question

13. The “cramps roll”(Line 5, Para. 3) was invented by

A. Fred Astaire

B. Bill Robinson

C. Savion Glover

D. John Bubbles

14. One of the most important elements of tap dancing is

A. intricate footwork

B. smooth, flowing motions

C. dancing in rhythm with a partner

D. wearing wooden shoes

15. Names are mentioned in this text in order to

A. tell about the lives of famous tap dancers

B. connect tap with jazz music

C. show the influence of women on tap dance.

D. give credit to famous tap dancers

Section B Directions: Read the following passages and statements which attach to each passage then mark Y (for Yes ) if the statement agrees with the information given in the text; N (for No) if the statement contradicts the information given in the text; NG (for Not Given)if the information is not given in the text.

Task 4 The Language of Confidence

The language we use programs our brains. Mastering our language gives us a great degree of mastery over our lives and out destinies. It is important to use the language in the best way possible in order to dramatically improve our quality of life.

Even the smallest of words can have the deepest effect on our subconscious mind, which is like a child, and it doesn’t really understand the difference between what really happens and what you imagine. It is eager to please and willing to carry out any commands that you give it----whether you do this knowingly or not is entirely up to you.

“Try”

It is a small word yet it has an amazing impact upon us. If someone says, “I’ll try to do that” you know that they are not going to be putting their whole heart into it, and may not even do it at all. How often do you use the owrd try when talking about the things that matter to you? Do you say “I’ll try to be more confident” or “I’ll try to do that” or “I’ll try to call”?

Think about something that you would like to achieve, and say it to yourself in two different ways. Firstly say, “I’ll try to…”and notice how you feel. Next say, “I’ll do…” and see how you feel.

The latter makes you feel better than the first one, doesn’t it? It gives you a sense of determination, a feeling that it will be done. Listen to the people around you and when they say they will try notice if it gets done or not. Eliminate the word try from your dictionary and see how your life improves.

“Can’t”

This is another small word with a big impact. It disempowers us, makes us feel weak and helpless, and damages our self-esteem. It limits our infinite abilities and stifles creativity. Rub it out from your internal dictionary and replace it with something that makes you feel great.

Instead of saying you can’t, why not say something like “I choose…” or “I choose not to…”. Using words like this allows you to take back your power and to be in control of your life.

Words may appear small and insignificant,, ye they can have a deep and lasting effect on us. Mastering your language gives you the power to live whatever life you desire. What words do you use a lot that disenpower you? Male a list of words you commonly use and then write next to them some alternatives you can use. Make these alternatives words that make feel fabulous, not only about yourself, but about life and what you are doing!

( )https://www.360docs.net/doc/859214864.html,ing our language in the best way is significant for the improvement of our life.

( )2. We can knowingly make our command carried out without using a word. ( )3. if we use the word try, we may not make efforts to achieve the things that we want to do.

( )4. We can improve our life by saying the word try in our daily life.

( )5. We can use a word that makes us feel great to help us feel powerful.

ⅡBridging the Gap

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Directions: Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage. You may choose a suitable one from the list given.

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Lots of people don’t dare to make mistakes. The y①that they will be ridiculed or blamed by others. They fear that they will lose their money and belongings or b e② a lot of stress. But risks ar e③and they do pave the way you must tread upon toward s ④. Have you ever heard of someone who achieves succes s⑤making any mistakes before?

So it is only natural that making mistakes in your effort t o⑥your dreams is considered a must, and you shouldn’t worry about that as you may get a lot of advantages out of your mistakes. By making mistakes at least you then can distinguish⑦the correct and the incorrect portions of what you did. Anthony D’Angelo said: “In order to succeed you must fail,⑧you know what to do the next time”, and Robert Louis Stevenson even went to the extreme as to say: “Our business in life is not to succeed but to continue to fail in

good spirits.”

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We all get the Monday blues from time to time, but there are ways to①your working life and be happy at work. If you’re going through a rough patch at work or are lacking job satisfaction,②these ways to boost your mood and have a happier work day.

If your workday often leaves you feeling③and overwhelmed, it is time to calm things down by setting more organized. Firstly, make sure you④a few minutes early for work to give you time to organize your tasks for the day and get mentally prepared. Secondly, organize your space by⑤any clutter and streaming your workspace. Finally, make a list of everything that you need to do that day in order of ⑥. If you can, try taking care of the more difficult things first to help take a⑦of your mind. Variety is the spice of life, and this is never truer than when it comes to your working day. Following the same ⑧day in, day out can quickly cause boredom and dissatisfaction to set in, so try making every day a little⑨in any way you can. Try doing routine tasks in a different order, talking to someone new or taking a different ⑩to work.. If you really can’t shake up your workday itself, instead try organizing something fun and different to do on your lunch break every so often.

Ⅲ. Vocabulary and Structure

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Section A

Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.

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1.The man came to ___________the rubbish from the backyard.

2.She sees the bar as a starting point and_________plans to run her own chain

of country inns.

3.The job pays well, but there’s not much ___________for career advancement.

4.The program includes a performance by the ___________Berlin Orchestra.

5.Who is the most famous person you’ve ever ___________on TV?

6.The Children ___________more to her than anything else in the world.

7.Lung cancer is the most ___________found cancer in men.

8.It ___________her mother that she chose a collage close to home.

9.He hated being in the army because he had to obey ___________.

10.The ___________of the picture on our television isn’t very good.

Section B

Complete the following sentences with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.

1. These students are (commit)___________ to the cause of helping those who are

not able to help themselves.

2. Don’t joke with Linda; she takes everything for too (serious) _________.

3. For the next two hours she was (absorb)_________ in the film, which turned

out to be as good as she had hoped.

4.He has given up running in order to (focused)_________on the long jump.

5.Once he made up his mind (do)___________ something, there was no

stopping him.

6.Would you please turn the radio down while I’m reading? Th e loud

(noisy)___________ is driving me crazy.

7.In this store , you can find a wide variety of TV sets with prices (range)

____________ from $500 to $ 1,000.

8.She didn’t feel at her best in the match. That’s why she (lose) ________ the

game.

9.It’s only a test you’ve failed. (Light)________ up; it’s not a matter of life or

death.

10.She was so shy that she kept her eyes on the floor while ( talk ) ___________

to the class.

Section C Choose the best answer from the four choices

11. If their marketing plans succeed, they ____ their sales by 20 percent.

A. will increase

B. have been increasing

C. have increased

D. would be increasing

12. In some countries, _________is called "equality" does not really mean equal

rights for all people.

A. which

B. what

C. that

D. one

13. She reached the top of the hill and stopped_____ on a big rock by the side of the path.

A. to have rested

B. resting

C. to rest

D. rest

14. I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, __________ something

occurred which attracted my attention.

A. unless

B. until

C. when

D. while

15. ___________ the earth to be flat, many feared that Columbus would fall off the

edge of the earth.

A. Having believed

B. Believing

C. Believed

D. Being believed

16. When a fire ___________ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten

priceless paintings were completely destroyed.

A. broke into

B. broke down

C. broke out

D. broke up

17. “Would you please tell me how ________ a good impression?”Jim asked the

teacher.

A. making

B. make

C. made

D. to make

18. _________ all the efforts made worldwide to battle against the disease, AIDS

remains a huge global threat .

A. Despite

B. In spite

C. Though

D. Even if

20. On hearing the sad news that her grandpa had passed away, she burst into __________.

A. cry

B. tears

C. laugh

D. listening

22. What worries me is horrible music could have a __________ influence on Sandy

A. positive

B. negative

C. wonderful

D. rewarding

23. I don’t know what’s happening to our little girl. She’s changing and I’m

__________ about her.

A. concerning

B. concern

C. concerned

D. concerns

24. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but

halfway in her speech, she suddenly ___________ to another subject.

A. committed

B. switched

C. favored

D. transmitted

25. A healthy life is frequently thought to be __________ with the open countryside

and homegrown food.

A. tied

B. bound

C. involved

D. associated

26. By the end of this year，they ______the construction of the subway.

A. will complete

B. complete

C. have complete

D. will have completed

27. Are you going downtown this afternoon? I’m going to have these letters__________.

A. to mail

B. mail

C. mailed

D. mailing

28. We have four computers in our office but______ of them are in good order．

A. all

B. none

C. one

D. both

ⅣTranslation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1. To our surprise, she (毫不犹豫地同意了).

2. （绝望中我给医院打了个电话）in case there’d been an accident. (in desperation).

3. The birth o f my first child (促使我写这篇文章). （prompt）

4. The teacher asked the students whether that was (他们能够想出的最佳解决方案).（come up with）

5. (尽管钢材供应不足)，industrial out put has increased by five percent. (despite)

6. the exchange students (发现适应新学校很困难). (adapt to)

7. Mother knew that she was the person who (孩子们愿意把自己的故事与她分享). (share…with)

8. After heated discussion, the group finally (推举他们中的一员作为发言人).（elect）

9. The team tried hard to apply for government funds, (却发现他们必须自己克服财政困难).

10. Doctor always (强调平衡饮食的重要性).（stress the importance of）.

ⅤWriting

Directions: Write a short essay with a clear idea and effective development in about 150 words. You should base your writing on the following situation and give consideration to the unity, coherence and variety of each paragraph.

There was a time when most people expected to get out of school, find a job, and stick with it pretty much for the rest of their lives. Today, the opposite is true. People tend to change jobs fairly often, for various reasons. When you graduate from college, will you be committed to a lifetime career or job-hop often? Give your reasons.