00015英语二201510【答案在试卷后几页】
2015年10月高等教育自学考试00015真题
2015年10月高等教育自学考试00015英语（二）试卷一、阅读判断(第1～l0题，每题l分，共10分)Black FridayEveryone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday; most do 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一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 ok! 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 stoics 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.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given【答案】B【解析】2.Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given【答案】A【解析】3.Customers get better service on Black Friday.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given【答案】C【解析】4.Black Friday started in the USA.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.NotGiven【答案】A【解析】5.The holiday season ends on Black Friday.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.NotGiven【答案】B【解析】6."In the black" is a financial term.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.NotGiven【答案】A【解析】7.Black Friday is no longer popular.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given【答案】B【解析】8.People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.NotGiven【答案】C【解析】9.It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.（）A.TrueB.FalseC.NotGiven【答案】A【解析】10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.（）A.TrueB.FalseC NotGiven【答案】C【解析】二、阅读选择（第11--15题，每题2分，共10分）Living in Brazil (巴西）and SwitzerlandMoving 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一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.11.The author's parents___.A.share similar interestsB.have different jobsC.have different personalitiesD.enjoy reading books【答案】B【解析】12.When the author was a child, the family used to___.A.have many good friendsB.move between the two countriesC.speak two dialectsD.visit Brazil from time to time【答案】B【解析】13.The author thinks Brazilians are___.A. organizedB. independentC. indifferentD. optimistic【答案】D【解析】14. According to the text, Switzerland___.A is famous for its chocolateB. has many big citiesC. has a lot in common with BrazilD. is hot and humid【答案】A【解析】15. According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)___.A. appealing ideaB. difficult decisionC. expensive choiceD. pleasant experience【答案】C【解析】三、概括段落大意和补全句子(第16—25题，每题1分，共10分）More Than One Kind of Intelligence①You may have heard people mention “IQ”when talking about how smart someone is. IQ stands for "intelligence quotient (智商)" It can help predict how well someone may do academically.②IQ is just one measure of our abilities. There are many other kinds of intelligence. For example, spatial (空间的）intelligence is the ability to think in 3D. Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone. Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence.③Another important type of intelligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ for short) is the ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions. Just as a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with difficult situations.④One way to think about EQ is that it is part of being people-smart. Understanding and getting along with people help us become successful in our lives. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work.⑤Some people are born with good EQ skills; others need to work on them. Everyone can get better if they know what to do. Being able to notice and label everyday feelings is the most basic EQ skills. Being aware of emotions helps us manage our own emotions. It also helps us understand how others feel.Task 116.Paragraph①【答案】B【解析】17.Paragraph②【答案】A【解析】18.Paragraph ③【答案】D【解析】19.Paragraph ④【答案】C【解析】20.Paragraph ⑤【答案】F【解析】A.Kinds of intelligenceB.Definition of IQC.Importance of EQD.Definition of EQE.Development of EQ studiesF. Ways to improve EQ skillsTask 221.People often use IQ to___.【答案】C【解析】22.Being able to face difficulties demands___.【答案】E【解析】23.A high EQ helps us succeed___.【答案】A【解析】24.Being able to get along with people is___.【答案】D【解析】25.One of the most basic EQ skills is to___.【答案】B【解析】A.in our workB.recognize everyday feelingsC.talk about how smart a person isD.a sign of high EQE.a high EQF.in a friendly way四、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，以恢夏文章原貌。
2015年考研英语二真题与答案(完整版)
2015 年考研英语二真题及答案（完整版）Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A,B,Cor D on ANSWER SHEET 1.(10 points)In our contemporary culture, the prospect of communicating with - or even looking at - astranger is virtually unbearable. Everyone around us seems to agree by the way they cling to theirphones, even without a 1 on a subway.It ‘s a sad rea-l i t o yur desire to avoid interacting with other human beings-because there ‘s 2to be gained from talking to the stranger standing by you. But you wouldn ‘t know it, 3 in phone. This universal protection sends the 4 : ―Please don ‘t approach me. ‖What is it that makes us feel we need to hid 5 our screens?One answer is fear, according to Jon Wortmann, an executive mental coach. We fearrejection, or that our innocent social advances will be 6 as ―weird. ‖We fear we ‘ll we‘ll be disruptive.Strangers are inherently 8 to us, so we are more likely to feel 9 when communicating withthem compared with our friends and acquaintances. To avoid this uneasiness, we 10 to turn ourphones. ―Phones become our security blanket, ‖Wortmann says. ―They are o u t r happy glasse protect us from what we perceive is going to be more 11 . ‖But once we rip off the band-aid, tuck our smartphones in our pockets and look up, it doesn12 so bad. In one 2011 experiment, behavioral scientists Nicholas Epley and JulianaSchroeder asked ocmmuters todo the unthinkable: ―Start a 13 . They had Chicago train commuterstalk to their fellow 14 . When Dr. Epley and Ms. Schroeder asked other people in the same trainstation to 15 how the would feel after talking to a stranger, the commuters thought their 16 wouldbe more pleasant if they sat on thier own, ‖The New York Times summarizes. Though the participants didn ‘t expect a positive experience, after they 17 with the experiment,person reported having been embarrassed. ‖18 these commutes were reportedly more enjoyable compared with those withoutcommunication, which makes absolute sense, 19 human beings thrive off of social connections.It's that 20 : Talking to strangers can make you feel connected.1.[A]ticket [B]permit [C]signal [D]record2.[A]nothing [B]little [C]another [D]much3.[A]beaten [B]guided [C]plugged [D]brought4.[A]message [B]code [C]notice [D]sign5.[A]under [B]beyond [C]behind [D]from6.[A]misinterpreted [B]misapplied [C]misadjusted [D]mismatched7.[A]fired [B]judged [C]replaced [D]delayed8.[A]unreasonable [B]ungrateful [C]unconventional [D]unfamiliar9.[A]comfortable [B] anxious [C] confident [D]angry10.[A]attend [B]point [C]take [D]turn11.[A]dangerous [B] mysterious [C]violent [D]boring12.[A]hurt [B] resist [C]bend [D]decay13.[A]lecture [B]conversation [C]debate [D]negotiation14.[A]trainees [B]employees [C]researchers [D]passengers15.[A]reveal [B]choose [C]predict [D]design16.[A]voyage [B]flight [C]walk [D]ride17.[A]went through [B]did away [C]caught up [D]put up18.[A]In turn [B]In particular [C]In fact [D]In consequence19. [A]unless [B]since [C]if [D]whereas20. [A]funny [B]simple [C]logical [D]rareSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C,or D.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.(40 points)Text 1A new study suggests that contrary to most survey，s people are actually more stressed athome than at work. Researchers measured people ‘s cortisol, w e s h s i c m h a i s r k a e s r,t r w h i l e theywere at were work and while they were at home and found it higher at what is supposed to be aplace of refuge.―Further contradicting conventional wisdom, we found that women as well as men havelower levels of stress at work than athome.‖Write one of the researchers, Sarah Damaske.In factwomen even say they feel better at work, she notes, ―It is men, not women, who report being happier at home than at work. ‖Another surprise is that the findings hold true for both those with children and without, but more so for nonparents. This is why people who work outside the homehave better health.What the study doesn ‘t measure is whether people are still doing work when they ‘whether it is household work or work brought home from the office. For many men, the end of theworkday is a time to kick back. For women who say home, they never get to leave the office. Andfor women who work outside the home, they often are playing catch—up—with—household tasks.With the blurring of roles, and the fact that the home front lags well behind the workplace inmaking adjustments for working women, it ‘s not surprising that women are more stressed at home.But it ‘s not just a gender thing. At work, people pretty much know what they ‘re s be doing：working, making money, doing the tasks they have to do in order to draw an income.The bargain is very pure; Employee puts in hours of physical or mental labor and employee drawsout life—sustaining moola.On the home front, however, people have no such clarity. Rare is the household in which thedivision of labor is so clinically and methodically laid out. There are a lot of tasks to be done,thereare inadequate rewards for most of them. Your home colleague—s y our family—have no clearrewards for most of them. Your home colleague—s your family—have no clear rewards for theirlabor; they need to be talked into it, or if they ‘re teenagers, threatened with complete rem all electronic devices. Plus, they ‘re your family. You cannot f i r.e Y y o o u u n r e f a v m e r i l y r e a l y getto go home from home.So it ‘s not surprising that people are more stressed at home. Not only are the tasks apparently infinite, the co—workers are much harder to motivate.21.According to Paragraph 1，most previous surveys found that home .[A]was an unrealistic place for relaxation[B]generated more stress than the workplace[C]was an ideal place for stress measurement[D]offered greater relaxation than the workplace22.According to Damaske，who are likely to be the happiest at home?[A]Working mothers[B]Childless husbands[C]Childless wives[D]Working fathers23.The blurring of working women ‘s roles refers to the fact that .[A]they are both bread winners and housewives[B]their home is also a place for kicking back[C]there is often much housework left behind[D]it is difficult for them to leave their office24.The word ―moola‖(T，i n e P a4r a4)most probably means .[A]energy[B]skills[C]earnings[D]nutrition25.The home front differs from the workplace in that .[A]home is hardly a cozier working environment[B]division of labor at home is seldom clear-cut[C]household tasks are generally more motivating[D]family labor is often adequately rewardedText 2For years, studies have found that first-generation college studen–t t hose who do not have aparent with a college degree–lag other students on a range of education achievement factors.Their grades are lower than and their dropout rates are higher. But since such students are mostlikely to advance economically if they succeed in higher education, colleges and universities havepushed for decades to recruit more of them. This has created ―a paradox ‖ in that recruitin first-generation student, but then watching many of them fail, means that higher education has―continued to reproduce and widen, rather than close. ‖ An achievement gap based on social according to the depressing beginning of a paper forthcoming in the journal PsychologicalScience.But the article is actually quite optimistic, as it outlines a potential solution to this problem,suggesting that an approach (which involves a one-hour, next-to-no-cost program) can close 63percent of the achievement gap (measured by such factors as grades) between first-generation andother students.The authors of the paper are from different universities, and their findings are based on astudy involving 147 students (who completed the project) at an unnamed private university. Firstgeneration was defined as not having parent with four-year college degree. Most of thefirst-generation students (59.1 percent) were recipients of Pell Grants, a federal grant ofundergraduates with financial need, while this was true only for 8.6 percent of the students with atleast one parent with four-year degree.Their thesis–that a relatively modest intervention could have a big impact–was based onthe view that first-generation students may be most lacking not in potential but in practicalknowledge about how to deal with the issues that face most college students. They cite pastresearch by several authors to show that this is the gap that must be narrowed to close theachievement gap.Many first- generation students ―struggled to navigate t h e-c m l a i s d s d c l e u l t u r e of highereducation, learn the ?rules of the game, ‘ and take a d v a n r e t a s g o e u r o c f e c s o,lle‖gethey write. Andthis becomes more of a problem when colleges don ‘t talk about the class advantages and disadvantages of different groups of students. Because US colleges and universities seldomacknowledge how social class can affect studentseducational ‘e xperiences, many first-generationstudents lack of sight about why they are struggling and do not understand students ?like themcan improve. ‖26. Recruiting more first-generation students has .[A]. reduced their dropout rates[B]. narrowed the achievement gap[C]. missed its original purpose[D]. depressed college students27. The author of the research article are optimistic because .[A]. the problem is solvable[B]. their approach is costless[C]. the recruiting rate has increased[D]. their findings appeal to students28. The study suggests that most first-generation students .[A]. study at private universities[B]. are from single-parent families[C]. are in need of financial support[D]. have failed their college29. The author of the paper believe that first-generation students .[A]. are actually indifferent to the achievement gap[B]. can have a potential influence on other projects[C]. may lack opportunities to apply research projects[D]. are inexperienced in handling their issues at college30. We may infer from the last paragraph that .[A]. universities often reject the culture of their middle-class[B]. students are usually to blame for their lack of resources[C]. social class greatly helps enrich educational experiences.[D].colleges are partly responsible for the problem in questionText 3Even in traditional offices, ―the lingua franca of corporate America has gotten much more emotional and much more right-brained than it was 20 years ago, ‖said H n a e r s v s a r S d c B h u o s o i lprofessor Nancy Koehn. She started spinning off examples. ―If you and I parachuted back to Fortune 500 companies in 1990, we would see much less frequent use of terms like journey,mission, passion. There were goals, there were strategies, t h e e w r ere objectives, but we didn ‘t talk about energy; we didn ‘t talk about passion. ‖Koehn pointed out that this new era of corporate vocabulary is very -oriented—and―team‖not by coincidence. ―Let ‘s not f o r g e i t n s mp o a r l e t s-d o m i n—ated corporate America, its still a‘b igdeal. It ‘s not explicitly conscious; it ‘s the idea that I ‘m a coach, and you ‘re my this together. There are lots and lots of CEOs in very different companies, but most think ofthemselves as coaches and this is their t e a mnda t hey want to win. ‖These terms are also intended to infuse work with meanin—g and, as Khurana points out,increase allegiance to the firm. ―You have the importation of terminology that historically used to be associated with non-profit organizations and religious organizations: Terms like vision, values,passion, and purpose, ‖said Khurana.This new focus on personal fulfillment can help keep employees motivated amid increasinglyloud debates over work-life balance. The ―mommy wars‖of the 1990s g a o r i n e g s t o i l n l today,prompting arguments about why women still can ‘t have it all and books like Sheryl SandbergLean In, whose title has become a buzzword in its own right. Terms like unplug, offline, life-hack,bandwidth, and capacity are all about setting boundaries between the office and the home. But ifyour work is your ―passion, ‖you ‘ll be more likely to devote yourself to it, even if that meansgoing home for dinner and then working long after the kids are in bed.But this seems to be the irony of office speak: Everyone makes fun of it, but managers love it, companies depend on it, and regular people willingly absorb it. As Nunberg said, ―Yo people to think it ‘s nonsense at the same time that you buy into it. ‖In a workplace tha fundamentally indifferent to your life and its meaning, office speak can help you figure out howyou relate to your work—and how your work defines who you are.31. According to Nancy Koehn ,office languages become_____.[A] more emotional[B] more objective[C] less energetic[D] less strategic32. ‖Team-‖oriented corporate vocabulary is closely related to_____.[A] historical incidents[B] gender difference[C] sports culture[D] athletic executives33.Khurana believes that the importation of terminology aims to_____.[A] revive historical terms[B] promote company image[C] forster corporate cooperation[D] strengthen employee loyalty34.It can be inferred that Lean In_____.[A]voices for working women[B] appeals to passionate workaholics[C] triggers debates among mommies[D] praises motivated employees35.Which of the following statements is ture about office speak?[A]Managers admire it but avoid it.[B] Linguists believe it to be nonsense.[C]Companies find it to be fundamental.[D] Regular people mock it but accept it.Text 4Many people talked of the 288,000 new jobs the Labor Department reported for June, alongwith the drop in the unemployment rate to 6.1percent, as good news. And they were right. For nowit appears the economy is creating jobs at a decent pace. We still have a long way to go to get backto full employment, but at least we are now finally moving forward at a faster pace.However, there is another important part of the jobs picture that was largely overlooked.There was a big jump in the number of people who report voluntarily working part-time. Thisfigure is now 830,000 (4.4 percent) above its year ago level.Before explaining the connection to the Obamacare, it is worth making an important distinction. Many people who work part-time work because this is all they can get. An increase in involuntary part-time work is evidence of weakness in the labor market and it means that manypeople will be having a very hard time making ends meet.There was an increase in involuntary part-time in June, but the general direction has been down. Involuntary part-time employment is still far higher than before the recession, but it is downby 640,000(7.9percent) from is its year level.We know the difference between voluntary and involuntary part-time employment because people tell us. The survey used by the Labor Department asks people if they worked less than 35hours in the reference week. If the answer is ―yes, ‖they are c l a s s-i f t e m d e a.s T h w e o r k i n g part survey then asks whether they worked less than 35 hours in that week because they wanted towork less than full time or because they had no choice. They are only classified as voluntarypart-time workers if they tell the survey taker they chose to work less than 35 hours a week.The issue of voluntary part-time relates to Obamacare because one of the main purpose wasto allow people to get insurance outside of employment. For many people, especially those withserious health conditions or family members with serious health conditions, before Obamacare theonly way to get insurance was through a job that provided health insurance.However, Obamacare has allowed more than 12 million people to either get insurancethrough Medicaid or the exchanges. These are people who may previously have felt the need toget a full-time job that provided insurance in order to cover themselves and their families. With Obamacare there is no longer a link between employment and insurance.36.Which part of the jobs picture was neglected?[A] The prospect of a thriving job market.[B] The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.[C] The possibility of full employment.[D] The acceleration of job creation.37.Many people work part-time because they_____.[A] prefer part-time jobs to full-time jobs.[B] feel that is enough to make ends meet.[C] cannot get their hands on full-time jobs.[D] haven ‘t seen the weakness of the market.38.Involuntary part-time employment in the US____.[A] is harder to acquire than one year ago.[B] shows a general tendency of decline.[C] satisfies the real need of the jobless.[D] is lower than befor the recession.39.It can be learned that with Obamacare,_____.[A] it is no longer easy for part-times to get insurance.[B] employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance.[C] it is still challenging to get insurance for family members.[D] full-time employment is still essential for insurance.40.The text mainly discusses_____.[A] employment in the US.[B] part-timer clssification.[C] insurance through Medicaid.[D] Obamacare ‘s trouble.PART BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each paragraph (41-45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)[A]You are not alone[B]Don ‘t fear responsibility for your life[C]Pave your own unique path[D] Most of your fears are unreal[E] Think about the present moment[F]Experience helps you grow[G]There are many things to be grateful forSome Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough TimesUnfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won't last forever.When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these old truths I've learned along the way.41.__________________Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with ahelp of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, ―Fear is not real. It is of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is v r y e r eal. But fear is a choice. ‖I do completely agree that fears are just the product of own luxuriant imagination.42.__________________If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about past, try to focus on thepresent moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You mayfeel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances youcannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoythe beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you.Happiness is not point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset thancan bedesigned in to the present.43.__________________Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going to through tough times. You can beeasily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have.Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining aboutsomething.44.__________________No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should alwaysremember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants tohelp you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearestpeople. You may have a circle of friends or relatives, try to participate in several onlinecommunities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.45.__________________Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gainingobjectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you areincapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something importantyou should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin,think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.Section III Translation46. DirectionsTranslate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)Think about driving a route that ‘s very familiar. It could be your comminutes to work, a tripinto town or the way home. Whichever it is, you know every twist step turn like the back of yourhand. On these steps of trips it ‘s easy to lose concentration is that you perceive that the trip has taken less time than it actually has.This is the well-travelled road effect. People tend to underestimate the time it takes to travel afamiliar route.The effect is caused by the way we allocate our attention. When we travel down awell- k nown route, because we don ‘t have to concentrate much, time seems to flow more quickly. And afterward, when we come to think back on it, we can‘t remember the journey well becausewe didn ‘t pay much attention to it. So we assume it was shorter.Section IV WritingPart A47. DirectionsSuppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students. Write a note to1) briefly introduce the camp activities, and2) call for volunteersYou should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your name or the name of your university.Do not write your address. (10 points)Part B48. Directions:Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, you should1) interpret the chart, and2) give your commentsYou should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)-------------------- 【参考答案】--------------------Section I Use of English1. [C]signal2. [D]much3. [C]plugged4. [A]message5. [C]behind6. [A]misinterpreted7. [B]judged8. [D]unfamiliar9. [B] anxious10. [D]turn11. [A]dangerous12. [A]hurt13. [B]conversation14. [D]passengers15. [C]predict16. [D]ride17. [A]went through18. [C]In fact19. [B]since20. [B]simpleSection II Reading ComprehensionPart A21. [D]offered greater relaxation than the workplace22. [B]Childless husbands23. [A]they are both bread winners and housewives24. [C]earnings25. [B]division of labor at home is seldom clear-cut26. [C] missed its original purpose27. [A] the problem is solvable28. [C] are in need of financial support29. [D] are inexperienced in handling their issues at college30. [D]colleges are partly responsible for the problem in question31. [A] more emotional32. [C] sports culture33. [D] strengthen employee loyalty34. [A]voices for working women35. [D] Regular people mock it but accept it.36. [B] The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.37. [C] cannot get their hands on full-time jobs.38. [B] shows a general tendency of decline.39. [B] employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance.40. [A] employment in the US.Part B41. [D] Most of your fears are unreal42. [E] Think about the present moment43. [G] There are many things to be grateful for44. [A] You are not alone45. [C] Pave your own unique pathSection III Translation46.设想一下，你正开车行驶在一条非常熟悉的路线上。
00015英语二2015年04月真题+解析+作文
2015 年 4 月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试(课程代码 00015)Using Music to Change Your MoodEveryone knows that listening to music when feeling bad can provide a relief.Music can also reduce stress,make depression more bearable and help you relax.All the benefits of music can only be got if the listener enjoys the music he is listening to.If the listener dislikes the music or finds it boring ，it will have a negative effect on him instead of a positive one.Now let's examine what most of us do when it comes to listening to music.We usually just listen to a play list and allow a program to randomly（任意地）select the songs we are going to listen to. This is where the problem lies.What if you liked the first song but found the second one boring？What if the third one was a motivating song while the fourth didn't suit your emotions ？What do you think the result will be?What you'll have is an emotional mess!The first song will lift your mood a little.The second will make you a little bored.The third will motivate you and then the fourth will put you down.In the end you'll end up feeling worse than before.I strongly recommend dividing your play list into different small lists,For example，a list for relaxation，a list for motivation and so on.Another very important thing you must do is to get rid of all of the old music that you are bored of Besides,don't listen to songs with negative words or messages.The music you listen to can delay your recovery from breakups（分手）by months and months ！People who listen to romantic songs after breakups recover 10 times slower than those who don't.So be careful with your play list if you want to recover faster.1. Music is believed to have a comforting effect.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. One can benefit from all kinds of music.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. People tend to listen to music selectively.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. People generally prefer motivating songs.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. You should listen to songs that suit your emotions.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. It's advisable to have different lists of songs.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. You should remove all of the old music from your list.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. People should listen to songs with positive words.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. Romantic songs help people recover from breakups faster.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. Many people like romantic songs.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not GivenJust Introduce YourselfIt's so easy to walk into your first job and feel like a stranger in a' strange land. But you don't have to stay that way, and you shouldn't.You have to remind yourself to kick your shyness away and introduce yourself. Just a handshake will do. Ask the supervisor who hired you to introduce you around a bit. That's the best way to make contacts. Then you' ll know what to do and say when you meet these people again.Don't do what my friend Sue did at her first job at Entertainment Weekly."That is one of my biggest regrets:I hardly talked to anyone at all when I was there.I was scared and just thought people would talk to me first. For a long time, I was hung up on the thought that if someone was older,I respected them automatically. And even if someone started on Monday, and I started Tuesday,I just felt they had more experience. In the area I worked for four months,I hardly spoke to these people,"she said."Of course, now I realize that was the most stupid thing. If I could do that again,I'd remember that it's so important not to feel shy about introducing yourself.It's not like you have to be very bold, ready to take over the place. Just introduce yourself and ask if there is anything you can do for them. That breaks the ice."Sue believes that if she had introduced herself around a bit, there would be just no telling what other opportunities or what other acquaintances she might have now.Not that she regrets where she is now at all. But had she talked to more people at her first job,"maybe it would have helped me get somewhere sooner,"she said.11. How do people usually feel when meeting peopie at their first job?A. Shy.B. Puzzled.C. Curious.D. Excited.12. When Sue started her first job, she_______.A. introduced herself aroundB. asked her supervisor for helpC. shook hands with colleaguesD. waited for others to talk to her13."I was hung up on the thought"in Paragraph 3 probably means"I _____."A. believedB. GuessedC. LearnedD. adrmited14. What did Sue suggest we do at our first job?A. Seize every possible opportunity.B. Get ready to take over the place.C. Make active contacts with others.D. Stay humble before the older staff.15. In talking about her first job experience, Sue expressed a sense of ______.A. reliefB. regretC. failureD. LongingThe Woman behind the Brooklyn Bridge1 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 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 of 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.Task116.Paragraph ①:17.Paragraph ②:18.Paragraph ③:19.Paragraph ④:20.Paragraph ⑤:Task221. After his father died,__________.22. 22.A. ccompanied by Emily,_______.23. As time went on,______________.24. Emily gave a speech_____________.25. It took fourteen years______________.Playing Games-Not Only FunFor many people, playing games is a way to have some fun.__26__ 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 wil make time for it.__27__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 of in the evening and spend some time playing games alone or with a family member.__28__Try a variety of new games, too. This way, you don't get bored playing the same one all the time.Most games offer several different levels. To get the most exercise for your brain, start out with the easy stuff.__29__ 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__ 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.Learn from Your FailuresHave you ever failed? If not, it is __31__ that you have never taken a __32__on trying anything new, or else you are lying.There is nothing __33__with failing, as long as you learn from your mistakes, modify your approach and try again. In fact, the more often you fail, the sooner it will be that you __34__succeed, provided that you do learn and keep trying.You can __35__ only from experience and you get experience only from having a go at something. It may be more __36__ to succeed, but you can __37__ learn more from failing. This is only if you are observant and take __38__ of what you are doing and which things have worked and which haven't. You then need to __39__ what has happened, alter your __40__ and move on.So go for it! You will eventually get there—unless you stop trying.Voice and Text ChattingVoice chat and text chat are quickly (quick) becoming preferred ways of communicating with others online. For language 41 (learner), these forms of communication 42 (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 worid 43 (culture).However, care and consideration should be 44 (give) when you arelooking for friends on the Internet because you 45 (real) don't know who the person is at the other end. Thus, never give out personal information 46 (include) your name, age, where you live, and the name of the school you attend.Also, be 47 (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.48 (final), contact local authorities if you feel you are in danger. Again, chatting with others can be an enjoyable and 49 (education) activity if you use care when 50 (do) so.某英文报社正在举办题为“I Like Playing Sports”的征文活动。
大学自考英语二【00015】2015年04月学位英语真题及答案
2015年4月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷（课程代码00015）本试卷满分l00分，考试时间l50分钟。
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Using Music to Change Your MoodEveryone knows that listening to music when feeling bad can provide a relief.Music can also reduce stress,make depression more bearable and help you relax.All the benefits of music can only be got if the listener enjoys the music he is listening to.If the listener dislikes the music or finds it boring,it will have a negative effect on him instead of a positive one.Now let's examine what most of us do when it comes to listening to music.We usually just listen to a play list and allow a program to randomly（任意的）select the songs we are going to listen to.This is where the program lies.What if you liked the first song but found the second one boring?What if the third one was a motivating song while the fourth didn’t suit your emotions? What do you think the result will be?What you'll have is an emotional mess!The first song will lift your mood a little.The second will make you a little bored.The third will motivate you and then the fourth will put you down.Inthe end you’ll end up feeling worse than before.I strongly recommend dividing your play list into different small lists.For example,a list for relaxation,a list for motivation and so on.Another very important thing you must do is to get rid of all of the old music that you are bored of.Besides,don't listen to songs with negative words or messages.The music you listen to can delay your recovery from breakups（分手）by months and months! People who listen to romantic songs after breakups recover10times slower than those who don't. So be careful with your play list if you want to recover faster.1.Music is believed to have a comforting effect.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given2.One can benefit from all kinds of music.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given3.People tend to listen to music selectively______.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given4.People generally prefer motivating songs.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given5.You should listen to songs that suit your emotions.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given6.It's advisable to have different lists of songs______.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given7.You should remove all of the old music from your list______.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given8.People should listen to songs with positive words______.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given9.Romantic songs help people recover from breakups faster______.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given10.Many people like romantic songs______.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given第二部分：阅读选择（第11～15题，每题2分，共10分）阅读下面短文，请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。
2015年考研英语二真题及答案(完整版)
2015年考研英语二真题及答案（完整版）Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.(10 points)In our contemporary culture, the prospect of communicating with - or even looking at - a stranger is virtually unbearable. Everyone around us seems to agree by the way they cling to their phones, even without a 1 on a subway.It’s a sad reality - our desire to avoid interacting with other human beings- because there’s 2 to be gai ned from talking to the stranger standing by you. But you wouldn’t know it, 3 into your phone. This universal protection sends the 4 :“Please don’t approach me.”What is it that makes us feel we need to hid 5 our screens?One answer is fear, according to Jon Wortmann, an executive mental coach. We fear rejection, or that our innocent social advances will be 6 as “weird.” We fear we’ll be 7 . We fear we’ll be disruptive.Strangers are inherently 8 to us, so we are more likely to feel 9 when communicating with them compared with our friends and acquaintances. To avoid this uneasiness, we 10 to turn our phones. “Phones become our security blanket,” Wortmann says. “They are our happy glasses that protect us from what we perceive is going to be more 11 .”But once we rip off the band-aid, tuck our smartphones in our pockets and look up, it doesn’t12 so bad. In one 2011 experiment, behavioral scientists Nicholas Epley and Juliana Schroeder asked commuters todo the unthinkable:“Start a 13 . They had Chicago train c ommuters talk to their fellow 14 . When Dr. Epley and Ms. Schroeder asked other people in the same train station to 15 how the would feel after talking to a stranger, the commuters thought their 16 would be more pleasant if they sat on thier own,” The New York Times summarizes. Though the participants didn’t expect a positive experience, after they 17 with the experiment, “not a single person reported having been embarrassed.”18 these commutes were reportedly more enjoyable compared with those without communication, which makes absolute sense, 19 human beings thrive off of social connections. It's that 20 : Talking to strangers can make you feel connected.1.[A]ticket [B]permit [C]signal [D]record2.[A]nothing [B]little [C]another [D]much3.[A]beaten [B]guided [C]plugged [D]brought4.[A]message [B]code [C]notice [D]sign5.[A]under [B]beyond [C]behind [D]from6.[A]misinterpreted [B]misapplied [C]misadjusted [D]mismatched7.[A]fired [B]judged [C]replaced [D]delayed8.[A]unreasonable [B]ungrateful [C]unconventional [D]unfamiliar9.[A]comfortable [B] anxious [C] confident [D]angry10.[A]attend [B]point [C]take [D]turn11.[A]dangerous [B] mysterious [C]violent [D]boring12.[A]hurt [B] resist [C]bend [D]decay13.[A]lecture [B]conversation [C]debate [D]negotiation14.[A]trainees [B]employees [C]researchers [D]passengers15.[A]reveal [B]choose [C]predict [D]design16.[A]voyage [B]flight [C]walk [D]ride17.[A]went through [B]did away [C]caught up [D]put up18.[A]In turn [B]In particular [C]In fact [D]In consequence19. [A]unless [B]since [C]if [D]whereas20. [A]funny [B]simple [C]logical [D]rareSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C,or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.(40 points)Text 1A new study suggests that contrary to most surveys，people are actually more stressed at home than at work. Researchers measured people’s cortisol, which is a stress marker, while they were at were work and while they were at home and found it higher at what is supposed to be a place of refuge.“Further contradicting conventional wisdom, we found that women as well as men have lower levels of stress at work than at home.”Write one of the researchers, Sarah Damaske.In fact women even say they feel better at work, she notes, “It is men, not women, who report being happier at home than at work.” Another surprise is that the findings hold true for both those with children and without, but more so for nonparents. This is why people who work outside the home have better health.What the study doesn’t measure is whether people are still doing work when they’re at home, whether it is household work or work brought home from the office. For many men, the end of the workday is a time to kick back. For women who say home, they never get to leave the office. And for women who work outside the home, they often are playing catch—up—with—household tasks. With the blurring of roles, and the fact that the home front lags well behind the workplace inmaking adjustments for working women, it’s not surprising that women are more stressed at home.But it’s not just a gender thing. At work, people pretty much know what they’re supposed to be doing：working, making money, doing the tasks they have to do in order to draw an income. The bargain is very pure; Employee puts in hours of physical or mental labor and employee draws out life—sustaining moola.On the home front, however, people have no such clarity. Rare is the household in which the division of labor is so clinically and methodically laid out. There are a lot of tasks to be done,there are inadequate rewards for most of them. Your home colleagues—your family—have no clear rewards for most of them. Your home colleagues—your family—have no clear rewards for their labor; they need to be talked into it, or if they’re teenagers, threatened with complete removal of all electronic devices. Plus, they’re your family. You cannot fire your family. You never really get to go home from home.So it’s not surprising that people are more stressed at home. Not only are the tasks apparently infinite, the co—workers are much harder to motivate.21.According to Paragraph 1，most previous surveys found that home .[A]was an unrealistic place for relaxation[B]generated more stress than the workplace[C]was an ideal place for stress measurement[D]offered greater relaxation than the workplace22.According to Damaske，who are likely to be the happiest at home?[A]Working mothers[B]Childless husbands[C]Childless wives[D]Working fathers23.The blurring of working women’s roles refers to the fact that .[A]they are both bread winners and housewives[B]their home is also a place for kicking back[C]there is often much housework left behind[D]it is difficult for them to leave their office24.The word “moola”(Tine 4，Para 4)most probably means .[A]energy[B]skills[C]earnings[D]nutrition25.The home front differs from the workplace in that .[A]home is hardly a cozier working environment[B]division of labor at home is seldom clear-cut[C]household tasks are generally more motivating[D]family labor is often adequately rewardedText 2For years, studies have found that first-generation college student – those who do not have a parent with a college degree – lag other students on a range of education achievement factors. Their grades are lower than and their dropout rates are higher. But since such students are most likely to advance economically if they succeed in higher education, colleges and universities have pushed for decades to recruit more of them. This has created “a paradox” in that recruitingfirst-generation student, but then watching many of them fail, means that higher education has “continued to reproduce and widen, rather than close.” An achievement gap based on social class, according to the depressing beginning of a paper forthcoming in the journal Psychological Science.But the article is actually quite optimistic, as it outlines a potential solution to this problem, suggesting that an approach (which involves a one-hour, next-to-no-cost program) can close 63 percent of the achievement gap (measured by such factors as grades) between first-generation and other students.The authors of the paper are from different universities, and their findings are based on a study involving 147 students (who completed the project) at an unnamed private university. First generation was defined as not having parent with four-year college degree. Most of thefirst-generation students (59.1 percent) were recipients of Pell Grants, a federal grant of undergraduates with financial need, while this was true only for 8.6 percent of the students with at least one parent with four-year degree.Their thesis – that a relatively modest intervention could have a big impact – was based on the view that first-generation students may be most lacking not in potential but in practical knowledge about how to deal with the issues that face most college students. They cite past research by several authors to show that this is the gap that must be narrowed to close the achievement gap.Many first-generation students “struggled to navigate the middle-class culture of higher education, learn the ‘rules of the game,’ and take advantage of college resources,” they write. And this becomes more of a problem when colleges don’t talk about the class advantages and disadvantages of different groups of students. Because US colleges and universities seldom acknowledge how social class can affect students’ educational experiences, many first-generation students lack of sight about why they are struggling and do not understand students ‘like them’ can improve.”26. Recruiting more first-generation students has .[A]. reduced their dropout rates[B]. narrowed the achievement gap[C]. missed its original purpose[D]. depressed college students27. The author of the research article are optimistic because .[A]. the problem is solvable[B]. their approach is costless[C]. the recruiting rate has increased[D]. their findings appeal to students28. The study suggests that most first-generation students .[A]. study at private universities[B]. are from single-parent families[C]. are in need of financial support[D]. have failed their college29. The author of the paper believe that first-generation students .[A]. are actually indifferent to the achievement gap[B]. can have a potential influence on other projects[C]. may lack opportunities to apply research projects[D]. are inexperienced in handling their issues at college30. We may infer from the last paragraph that .[A]. universities often reject the culture of their middle-class[B]. students are usually to blame for their lack of resources[C]. social class greatly helps enrich educational experiences.[D].colleges are partly responsible for the problem in questionText 3Even in t raditional offices, “the lingua franca of corporate America has gotten much more emotional and much more right-brained than it was 20 years ago,” said Harvard Business School professor Nancy Koehn. She started spinning off examples. “If you and I parachute d back to Fortune 500 companies in 1990, we would see much less frequent use of terms like journey, mission, passion. There were goals, there were strategies, there were objectives, but we didn’t talk about energy; we didn’t talk about passion.”Koehn poin ted out that this new era of corporate vocabulary is very “team”-oriented—and not by coincidence. “Let’s not forget sports—in male-dominated corporate America, it’s still a big deal. It’s not explicitly conscious; it’s the idea that I’m a coach, and you’re my team, and we’re in this together. There are lots and lots of CEOs in very different companies, but most think of themselves as coaches and this is their team and they want to win.”These terms are also intended to infuse work with meaning—and, as Khurana points out, increase allegiance to the firm. “You have the importation of terminology that historically used tobe associated with non-profit organizations and religious organizations: Terms like vision, values, passion, and purpose,” said Khurana.This new focus on personal fulfillment can help keep employees motivated amid increasingly loud debates over work-life balance. The “mommy wars” of the 1990s are still going on today, prompting arguments about why women still can’t have it all and books like Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, whose title has become a buzzword in its own right. Terms like unplug, offline, life-hack, bandwidth, and capacity are all about setting boundaries between the office and the home. But if your work is your “passion,” you’ll be mor e likely to devote yourself to it, even if that means going home for dinner and then working long after the kids are in bed.But this seems to be the irony of office speak: Everyone makes fun of it, but managers love it, companies depend on it, and regular people willingly absorb it. As Nunberg said, “You can get people to think it’s nonsense at the same time that you buy into it.” In a workplace that’s fundamentally indifferent to your life and its meaning, office speak can help you figure out how you relate to your work—and how your work defines who you are.31. According to Nancy Koehn ,office languages become_____.[A] more emotional[B] more objective[C] less energetic[D] less strategic32.”Team”-oriented corporate vocabulary is closely related to_____.[A] historical incidents[B] gender difference[C] sports culture[D] athletic executives33.Khurana believes that the importation of terminology aims to_____.[A] revive historical terms[B] promote company image[C] forster corporate cooperation[D] strengthen employee loyalty34.It can be inferred that Lean In_____.[A]voices for working women[B] appeals to passionate workaholics[C] triggers debates among mommies[D] praises motivated employees35.Which of the following statements is ture about office speak?[A]Managers admire it but avoid it.[B] Linguists believe it to be nonsense.[C]Companies find it to be fundamental.[D] Regular people mock it but accept it.Text 4Many people talked of the 288,000 new jobs the Labor Department reported for June, along with the drop in the unemployment rate to 6.1percent, as good news. And they were right. For now it appears the economy is creating jobs at a decent pace. We still have a long way to go to get back to full employment, but at least we are now finally moving forward at a faster pace.However, there is another important part of the jobs picture that was largely overlooked. There was a big jump in the number of people who report voluntarily working part-time. This figure is now 830,000 (4.4 percent) above its year ago level.Before explaining the connection to the Obamacare, it is worth making an important distinction. Many people who work part-time work because this is all they can get. An increase in involuntary part-time work is evidence of weakness in the labor market and it means that many people will be having a very hard time making ends meet.There was an increase in involuntary part-time in June, but the general direction has been down. Involuntary part-time employment is still far higher than before the recession, but it is down by 640,000(7.9percent) from is its year level.We know the difference between voluntary and involuntary part-time employment because people tell us. The survey used by the Labor Department asks people if they worked less than 35 hours in the reference week. If the answer is “yes,” they are classified as working part-time. The survey then asks whether they worked less than 35 hours in that week because they wanted to work less than full time or because they had no choice. They are only classified as voluntarypart-time workers if they tell the survey taker they chose to work less than 35 hours a week.The issue of voluntary part-time relates to Obamacare because one of the main purpose was to allow people to get insurance outside of employment. For many people, especially those with serious health conditions or family members with serious health conditions, before Obamacare the only way to get insurance was through a job that provided health insurance.However, Obamacare has allowed more than 12 million people to either get insurance through Medicaid or the exchanges. These are people who may previously have felt the need to get a full-time job that provided insurance in order to cover themselves and their families. With Obamacare there is no longer a link between employment and insurance.36.Which part of the jobs picture was neglected?[A] The prospect of a thriving job market.[B] The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.[C] The possibility of full employment.[D] The acceleration of job creation.37.Many people work part-time because they_____.[A] prefer part-time jobs to full-time jobs.[B] feel that is enough to make ends meet.[C] cannot get their hands on full-time jobs.[D] haven’t seen the weakness of the market.38.Involuntary part-time employment in the US____.[A] is harder to acquire than one year ago.[B] shows a general tendency of decline.[C] satisfies the real need of the jobless.[D] is lower than befor the recession.39.It can be learned that with Obamacare,_____.[A] it is no longer easy for part-times to get insurance.[B] employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance.[C] it is still challenging to get insurance for family members.[D] full-time employment is still essential for insurance.40.The text mainly discusses_____.[A] employment in the US.[B] part-timer clssification.[C] insurance through Medicaid.[D] Obamacare’s trouble.PART BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each paragraph (41-45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)[A]You are not alone[B]Don’t fear responsibility for your life[C]Pave your own unique path[D] Most of your fears are unreal[E] Think about the present moment[F]Experience helps you grow[G]There are many things to be grateful forSome Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough TimesUnfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won't last forever.When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these old truths I've learned along the way.41.__________________Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of ex aggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.”I do completely agree that fears are just the product of own luxuriant imagination.42.__________________If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset thancan be designed in to the present.43.__________________Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going to through tough times. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.44.__________________No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearest people. You may have a circle of friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.45.__________________Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.Section III Translation46. DirectionsTranslate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)Think about driving a r oute that’s very familiar. It could be your comminutes to work, a trip into town or the way home. Whichever it is, you know every twist step turn like the back of your hand. On these steps of trips it’s easy to lose concentration is that you perceive that the trip has taken less time than it actually has.This is the well-travelled road effect. People tend to underestimate the time it takes to travel a familiar route.The effect is caused by the way we allocate our attention. When we travel down awell-know n route, because we don’t have to concentrate much, time seems to flow more quickly. And afterward, when we come to think back on it, we can’t remember the journey well because we didn’t pay much attention to it. So we assume it was shorter.Section IV WritingPart A47. DirectionsSuppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students. Write a note to1) briefly introduce the camp activities, and2) call for volunteersYou should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your name or the name of your university.Do not write your address. (10 points)Part B48. Directions:Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, you should1) interpret the chart, and2) give your commentsYou should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)--------------------【参考答案】--------------------Section I Use of English1. [C]signal2. [D]much3. [C]plugged4. [A]message5. [C]behind6. [A]misinterpreted7. [B]judged8. [D]unfamiliar9. [B] anxious10. [D]turn11. [A]dangerous12. [A]hurt13. [B]conversation14. [D]passengers15. [C]predict16. [D]ride17. [A]went through18. [C]In fact19. [B]since20. [B]simpleSection II Reading Comprehension Part A21. [D]offered greater relaxation than the workplace22. [B]Childless husbands23. [A]they are both bread winners and housewives24. [C]earnings25. [B]division of labor at home is seldom clear-cut26. [C] missed its original purpose27. [A] the problem is solvable28. [C] are in need of financial support29. [D] are inexperienced in handling their issues at college30. [D]colleges are partly responsible for the problem in question31. [A] more emotional32. [C] sports culture33. [D] strengthen employee loyalty34. [A]voices for working women35. [D] Regular people mock it but accept it.36. [B] The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.37. [C] cannot get their hands on full-time jobs.38. [B] shows a general tendency of decline.39. [B] employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance.40. [A] employment in the US.Part B41. [D] Most of your fears are unreal42. [E] Think about the present moment43. [G] There are many things to be grateful for44. [A] You are not alone45. [C] Pave your own unique pathSection III Translation46.设想一下，你正开车行驶在一条非常熟悉的路线上。
00015自考英语(二)教程课后试题答案
大学英语自学考试教程下册0015自考英语二课后习题答案 unit1Unit 1(英语二)Text AExercises for the TextI.1.d 2.c 3.c 4.a 5.dII.1.alternative 2.fundamental 3.accompany4.implement5.preccedent6.attain7.objectives 8.vary 9.multiple10.isolateIII.1.c 2.d 3.i 4.j 5.g 6.e 7.h 8.a 9.f 10.bIV.our ; helped ; form ; front; to; passed; it; same;V.1.Decision makers should be able to make the best guess at the future.2.Some people think that everything managers do involves decision making.(or Some people think that everything managers do has something to do with decision making.)3.If there are no correct alternatives ,there are no correct decisions to be made.4.Since different people have different ideas about the same problem ,so the approaches to it vary from person to person.5.Decision makers usually hold the key to the business development of the company.Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.a.be organized anizational anization2.a.simple b.simplified c.simply d.simplification3.a.profit b.profitable c.profitability4.a.intention b.intended c.unintendedII.1.preccdent2.skilled3.achievement4.implement5.optimal6.goal7.accomplish 8.accompanies 9.tendency10.ongoingIII.1.His friend accompanied him to a concert.2.He has argued her out of her decision.3.he owed his success in part to luck.4.According to his suggestion ,the formalities have been much simplified.5.The broadcasting station predicts that it will turn cold tomorrow.6.Motion is defined as a change in position or place.Text BExercises for the TextI.1.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.F 6.F 7.F 8.F 9.F 10.TII.1.preparation; confidence2.idea3.unattractive indifference4.hardworking; personality; interest5.speechless6.holidays; pay7.clean; neat; conservative8.the floor beside your chair9.politely; naturally10."I beg your pardon?" or "Could you please repeat it?" etc.Vocabulary ExercisesI.1.at a disadvantage2.conservative3.indifference4.make sure5.vague6.clutched7.turned down 8.to your advantage 9.neat10.prospects 11.take the trouble to 12.place Grammar ExercisesI.1.连词；让步状语从句。
2015年04月自考00015英语(二)试题及答案
2015年4月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语(二) 试题课程代码：00015一、阅读判断题(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。
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Using Music to Change Your MoodEveryone knows that listening to music when feeling bad can provide a relief. Music can also reduce stress, make depression more bearable and help you relax.All the benefits of music can only be got if the listener enjoys the music he is listening to. If the listener dislikes the music or finds it boring, it will have a negative effect on him instead of a positive one.Now let's examine what most of us do when it comes to listening to music. We usually just listen to a play list and allow a program to randomly (任意的) select the songs we are going to listen to.This is where the problem lies. What if you liked the first song but found the second one boring? What if the third one was a motivating song while the fourth didn't suit your emotions? What do you think the result will be?What you'll have is an emotional mess! The first song will lift your mood a little. The second will make you a little bored. The third will motivate you and then the fourth will put you down. In the end you' 11 end up feeling worse than before.I strongly recommend dividing your play list into different small lists. For example, a list for relaxation, a list for motivation and so on. Another very important thing you must do is to get rid of all of the old music that you are bored of. Besides, don't listen to songs with negative words or messages.The music you listen to can delay your recovery from breakups (分手) by months and months! People who listen to romantic songs after breakups recover 10 times slower than those who don't. So be careful with your play list if you want to recover faster.1. Music is believed to have a comforting effect.（A）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. One can benefit from all kinds of music. （B）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. People tend to listen to music selectively. （B）A. TrueB. False C: Not Given4. People generally prefer motivating songs. （ C ）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. You should listen to songs that suit your emotions. （A）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. It's advisable to have different lists of songs. （A）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. You should remove all of the old music from your list. （B）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. People should listen to songs with positive words. （A）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. Romantic songs help people recover from breakups faster. （B）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. Many people like romantic songs. （C）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given二、阅读选择题：（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。
00015英语二2015年04月真题+解析+作文
2015年4月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语(二)试卷(课程代码00015)本试卷共8页，满分l00分，考试时间l50分钟。
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第一部分选择题一、阅读判断(本大题共l0小题，每小题l分，共l0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8；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择C。
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Using Music to Change Your MoodEveryone knows that listening to music when feeling bad can provide a relief.Music can also reduce stress,make depression more bearable and help you relax.All the benefits of music can only be got if the listener enjoys the music he is listening to.If the listener dislikes the music or finds it boring，it will have a negative effect on him instead of a positive one.Now let's examine what most of us do when it comes to listening to music.We usually just listen to a play list and allow a program to randomly（任意地）select the songs we are going to listen to.This is where the problem lies.What if you liked the first song but found the second one boring？What if the third one was a motivating song while the fourth didn't suit your emotions？What do you think the result will be?What you'll have is an emotional mess!The first song will lift your mood a little.The second will make you a little bored.The third will motivate you and then the fourth will put you down.In the end you'll end up feeling worse than before.I strongly recommend dividing your play list into different small lists,For example，a list for relaxation，a list for motivation and so on.Another very important thing you must do is to get rid of all of the old music that you are bored of Besides,don't listen to songs with negative words or messages.The music you listen to can delay your recovery from breakups（分手）by months and months！People who listen to romantic songs after breakups recover10times slower than those who don't.So be careful with your play list if you want to recover faster.1.Music is believed to have a comforting effect.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given2.One can benefit from all kinds of music.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given3.People tend to listen to music selectively.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given4.People generally prefer motivating songs.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given5.You should listen to songs that suit your emotions.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given6.It's advisable to have different lists of songs.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given7.You should remove all of the old music from your list.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given8.People should listen to songs with positive words.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given9.Romantic songs help people recover from breakups faster.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given10.Many people like romantic songs.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given二、阅读选择（本大题共5小题，每小题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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2015年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语(二) 试卷(课程代码 00015)一、阅读判断（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Black FridayEveryone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday, most do 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 financia l 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 yo u 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. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2）Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3）Customers get better service on Black Friday.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4）Black Friday started in the USA. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5）The holiday season ends on Black Friday.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6）“In the black” is a financial term.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7）Black Friday is no longer popular.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8）People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9）It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10）Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.A. TrueB. FalseC. 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 SwitzerlandMoving 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 Swi tzerland. 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 interestsB. have different jobsC. have different personalitiesD. enjoy reading books2）When the author was a child, the family used to_____.A. have many good friendsB. move between the two countriesC. speak two dialectsD. visit Brazil from time to time3）The author thinks Brazilians are_____.A. organizedB. independentC. indifferentD. optimistic4）According to the text, Switzerland_____.A. is famous for chocolateB. has many big citiesC. has a lot in common with BrazilD. is hot and humid5）According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n) _____.A. appealing ideaB. difficult decisionC. expensive choiceD. pleasant experience三、概括段落大意和补全句子（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）More Than One Kind of Intelligence①You may have heard people mention“IQ”when talking about how smart someone is. IQ stands for “intelligence quotient （智商）”. It can help predict how well someone may do academically.②IQ is just one measure of our abilities. There are many other kinds of intelligence. For example, spatial（空间的）intelligence is the ability to think in 3D. Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone. Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence.③Another important type of intelligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ for Short) is the ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions. Just as a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with difficult situations④One way to think about EQ is that it is part of being people-smart. Understanding and getting along with people help us become successful in our lives. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work.⑤Some people are born with good EQ skills; others n eed to work on them. Everyone can get better if they know what to do. Being able to notice and label everyday feelings is the most basic EQ skills. Being aware of emotions helps us manage our own emotions. It also helps us understand how others feel.1）Task 1Paragraph ①: ______A. Kinds of intelligenceB. Definition of IQC. Importance of EQD. Definition of EQE. Development of EQ studiesF. Ways to improve EQ skills2）Paragraph ②: ______A. Kinds of intelligenceB. Definition of IQC. Importance of EQD. Definition of EQE. Development of EQ studiesF. Ways to improve EQ skills3）Paragraph ③: ______A. Kinds of intelligenceB. Definition of IQC. Importance of EQD. Definition of EQE. Development of EQ studiesF. Ways to improve EQ skills4）Paragraph ④: ______A. Kinds of intelligenceB. Definition of IQC. Importance of EQD. Definition of EQE. Development of EQ studiesF. Ways to improve EQ skills5）Paragraph ⑤: ______A. Kinds of intelligenceB. Definition of IQC. Importance of EQD. Definition of EQE. Development of EQ studiesF. Ways to improve EQ skills6）Task 2People often use IQ to________.A. in our workB. recognize everyday feelingsC. talk about how smart a person isD. a sign of high EQE. a high EQF. in a friendly way7）Being able to face difficulties demands________.A. in our workB. recognize everyday feelingsC. talk about how smart a person isD. a sign of high EQE. a high EQF. in a friendly way8）A high EQ helps us succeed________.A. in our workB. recognize everyday feelingsC. talk about how smart a person isD. a sign of high EQE. a high EQF. in a friendly way9）Being able to get along with people is________.A. in our workB. recognize everyday feelingsC. talk about how smart a person isD. a sign of high EQE. a high EQF. in a friendly way10）One of the most basic EQ skills is to ________.A. in our workB. recognize everyday feelingsC. talk about how smart a person isD. a sign of high EQE. a high EQF. in a friendly way四、填句补文（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）The Princess DiseaseHave you ever heard of the princess disease? It is a terrible disease. -1- It wastes away at one’s social life and people's tolerance. People with this disease think the y are better than everyone else, without a real reason.Jin is a girl who suffers from this disease. -2- 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? -3- 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. -4- 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. -5- She might even get rid of this disease if she tries hard enough.1）______A. She is too proud of herself.B. Jin is very popular.C. Then things might become better for her.D. She sings well, but not well enough to be a lead singer.E. It threatens to push one's friends away.F. She ran for class president, but came in third.2）______A. She is too proud of herself.B. Jin is very popular.C. Then things might become better for her.D. She sings well, but not well enough to be a lead singer.E. It threatens to push one's friends away.F. She ran for class president, but came in third.3）______A. She is too proud of herself.B. Jin is very popular.C. Then things might become better for her.D. She sings well, but not well enough to be a lead singer.E. It threatens to push one's friends away.F. She ran for class president, but came in third.4）______A. She is too proud of herself.B. Jin is very popular.C. Then things might become better for her.D. She sings well, but not well enough to be a lead singer.E. It threatens to push one's friends away.F. She ran for class president, but came in third.5）______A. She is too proud of herself.B. Jin is very popular.C. Then things might become better for her.D. She sings well, but not well enough to be a lead singer.E. It threatens to push one's friends away.F. She ran for class president, but came in third.五、填词补文（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）People Use Technology More, Sleep LessPeople in Britain now spend more time watching TV, gaming, and using their mobile phones and computers than sleeping. A study -1- that British people use technology for 20 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average UK adult uses technology for eight hours and 41 minutes a day. They -2- for an average of eight hours and 21 minutes. One of the biggest -3- for this is wi-fi. People can get online almost -4-. Many people make telephone calls or surf the web while watching TV. TV is still the most -5- activity.The study looked at technology and -6- age groups. It found that six-year-olds understand how to use technology at the same -7- as 45-year-olds. Another -8- was that people understand digital technology most when they are 14 or 15. A doctor said technology is -9- the way people communicate with each other. He said we are moving -10- from face-to-face conversations because of technology.1）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. different J. awayK. outdoor L. sleep2）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. different J. awayK. outdoor L. sleep3）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. different J. awayK. outdoor L. sleep4）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. different J. awayK. outdoor L. sleep5）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. different J. awayK. outdoor L. sleep6）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. different J. awayK. outdoor L. sleep7）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. differentJ. awayK. outdoorL. sleep8）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. differentJ. awayK. outdoorL. sleep9）_____A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. differentJ. awayK. outdoorL. sleep10）______A. changingB. reasonsC. popularD. foundE. anywhereF. downG. findingH. levelI. differentJ. awayK. outdoorL. sleep六、完形补文（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）Be GratefulWhether you are a waiter (wait) or a doctor, your job is about serving others and making their life better. We have all -1- (have) experiences where someone -2- (work) in their job has lifted us up and made a -3- (different) to our day or brought us down and made our day worse. We have all met -4- (real) wonderful people cleaning floors. We have also met people who are not so wonderful but have -5- (amaze) jobs. So whatever you do, be grateful. This doesn’t mean you have to stay in a job you don’t like, but it -6- (help) you develop a more positive attitude. You may not like your job, but you can enjoy being with your -7- (colleague). This is something to be -8- (thank) for. When you practise -9- (grateful), it allows you to develop a more useful outlook and be -10- (happy) at your work.1）______2）______3）______4）______5）______6）______7）______8）______9）______10）______七、短文写作（本大题共1小题，共30分）假设你的美国朋友Mike要去你的家乡旅游，请给他写一封电子邮件，吿诉他：近期的天气状况；需要注意的事项：你期待与他见面.请以Li Ke署名.《英语（二）》2015年10月真题答案及解析一、阅读判断1）Many people know the history of Black Friday.A. TrueB. FalseC. 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。