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全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题五及答案

全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题五及答案第二部分：英语知识运用第一节：单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．1. -----Nancy is not coming tonight.----- But she _____!A. promisesB. promisedC. will promiseD. had promised2. We've made some achievements, but there is still a long way _____.A. goingB. to goC. goneD. to be gone3. Dr. Bethune began to work the _____ he arrived at the front.A. momentB. placeC. wayD. reason4. ----- This pen isn't yours, is it?----- _____.A. Yes, it's not mineB. No, yours is biggerC. No, it's my friend'sD. Yes, mine's a red one5. ----- Thanks for the_____ you did me to move away the stone.----- That's all right.A. favourB. goodC. troubleD. kindness6. She won't be afraid as _____ as you are here.A. longB. wellC. soonD. far7. It isn't quite _____whether she will take the advice.A. sureB. rightC. certainD. exact8. Shirley _____a book about China last year but I don't know whether she has finished it.A. has writtenB. wroteC. had writtenD. was writing9. _____the children to bed, she began to correct the students' exercises.A. SendingB. Being sentC. sentD. Having sent10. Nobody noticed the thief slip into the house because the lights happened to _____.A. be put upB. give inC. be turned onD. go out11. Why do you want a new job_____ you've got such a good one already?A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when12. He insisted that his brother ____ the window. It was clear that someone else brokethe window.A. should not breakB. should not have brokenC. hadn't brokenD. would not break13. ----- Can you come on Monday or Tuesday?----- I'm afraid _____day is possible.A. eitherB. neitherC. someD. any14. ----- Don't forget to come to my birthday party, Mr. Wang. ----- _____.A. No, I don'tB. Yes, I can'tC. No, I won'tD. Yes, I'm sure15. Tom's father, as well as his mother, _____in New York for a few more days.A. suggest him to stayB. suggested him that he should stayC. suggest him stayingD. suggests he stay第二节：完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．Most people agree that fencing (击剑) is one sport in which a person must be at least 30 years old before he learns all he needs to know about the sport. (16 ) Clark Summers of the University of Detroit (17 ) that this doesn't always have to be (18 ).Clark is a different kind of fencer in a lot of (19 ). He is American, while most fencers are from the (20 ) of Europe. He is black while most fencers in the past have been (21 ). And he is (22 ) 22 years old.Many people (23) that Clark is the most promising fencer in this country today. Although he is young, he has been able to (24) the necessary skills. Already he has won a number of fencing contest (竟赛) (25) older fencers. He is almost (26) to become a member of the U. S. Olympic(奥林匹克 ) fencing team!"There is no (27) danger in fencing, today, Clark says. "But I never (28) that fencing was not always a sport. In the old days, People fenced to(29)a quarrel. Each match was a matter of (30) If that (31) true in the matches I (32) in today, every touch against me would mean that I (33) wounded or killed. So I try to play (34) l were fencing for my life. I don't like, the idea of being (35) ! " 16. A. And B. But C. Then D. So17. A. heard B. has thought C. has shown D. suggested18. A. true B. wrong B. clear D. clever19. A. sense B. sports C. ways D. times20. A. countries B. east C. west D. schools21. A. brave B. strong C. white D. young22. A. at least B. not C. already D. only23. A. expect B. think C. hope D. find24. A. study B. know C. improve D. master25. A. with B. over C. against B. instead of26. A. ready B. able C. going D. certain27. A. large B. such C. real D. little28. A. think B. agree C. forget D. remember29. A. make B. pick C. start D. settle30. A. joy and sorrow B. life and death C. success and failure D .brightness and darkness31. A. should be B. came C. were D. is32. A. play B. go C. work D. stay33. A. would get B. were C. was D. had been34. A. even if B. as C. if D. as if35. A. a fencer B. a winner C. missed D. killed第三部分：阅读理解A Stage plays, at first, seem a lot like films. Both use actors and dialogue and scenery. But if you try to make a film by setting up a camera in front of the stage, you will find it won’t work. A film made in this way will leave the audience cold. An d even worse you’ll b3e wasting a powerful tool --- the camera.A stage is actually a box. One side of the box has been removed so the audience can see what’s going on inside. The actors remain at a fixed audience. In the film, however, the camera can bring the audience up close and fix their attention on small but important things: a frightened look, a whisper, a trembling of hands.The camera offers the film maker freedom allowing him to move easily across barriers(界限) of time and space. He can show his action in real cities and on real farms. He can also use the camera to change the scene dozens of times in one film. No expert of the stage can do this.36. The main idea of the text is that ________ .A. stage plays and films are two different kinds of artB. it is always disappointing to turn play into filmsC. films have certain advantages(长处) over stage playsD. the camera has made film making easy and possible37. What is wrong with making a film by setting up a camera before the stage ?A. Fewer and fewer people will go to the theatre.B. The audience cannot see what is going on on the stage.C. The scene cannot be changed from time to time.D. The powerful camera cannot be made good use of.38. Which of the following can show that the camera is a powerful tool ?A. It can move easily.B. It can make small things look larger.C. It can show things in the future.D. It can give us a scene of realism.39. In what way are plays different from film ?A. Films often use real scenery while plays don’t.B. Films can show the past while plays can’t.C. Films change scenes while plays don’t.D. Film audience can move while play audience can’t.40. A suitable title for this text is _______.A. Stage Plays and FilmB. The Powerful CameraC. Fewer Plays, More FilmsD. Less Waste, More FreedomBCars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes ! Hurry !FREE with every packet of SPLASH! Your personal lucky number!Will be among the 500,000 Winners!Use SPLASH for the SOFTEST …QIUCKEST…WHITEST WASH!DON’T DELAY … BUY A PACKET TODAY!41. This is __________.A. an introduction to some productsB. An advertisement for selling goodsC. a direction of a kind of washing machineD. A notice about a football game42. If you want to get prize, ________.A. don’t delay joining us in playingB. You should buy 500,000 packets of splashC. please buy a packet of splashD. Please drive a car as quickly as possible43. Those who bought a packet of splash ________.A. are sure to win a prizeB. Are sure to be among the 500,000 winnersC. could get 500,000D. Could get the personal lucky number44. Splash is _________.A. a certain kind of material used for washing in high qualityB. something like a machine used to wash clothesC. the softest, quickest, and whitest car to driveD. one of thousands of prizes for players to win45. Which of the following diagrams (图解) shows the correct relation ?●: prize ▲: personal lucky number ★: splash ■: carsA. ■→▲→★→●B. ●→★→■→▲C. ★→▲→●→■D. ■→★→▲→●CDifferent Customs and CulturesIf an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb andforefinger into a circle. That means OK. But in Brazil, the very sign is considered to be rude. In Poland, a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess. The number must be an odd(奇数) one. Besides, the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers. And usually, red rose is a sign of love.Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disapproval. To our heads to show disapproval. To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria.(保加利亚)The differences in customs and cultures in the world are really noticeable. We should learn more about them to avoid them to avoid embarrassment(窘迫). Then, would you please remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.46. In Poland, if a man gives some odd red roses to woman as a present, it means that he _____.A. will invite her to a dinner partyB. has not been in love with herC. will invite her to a ballD. has fallen in love with her47. If a Brazilian puts his thumb and index(食指) into a circle, it shows that he _____ you.A. will be friends withB. is not satisfied withC. is willing to helpD. is satisfied with48. In Poland, it is _____ for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flower somebody presented to her.A. impoliteB. PoliteC. expectedD. unexpected49. In Bulgaria, if a man nods, it means that he _______ with you.A. will have a talkB. disagreesC. will shake handsD. agrees50. The sentence “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” means that _______.A. we should learn from the RomansB. we should work as the Romans doC. we should obey its customs when we are entering a country.D. we have been RomansDThe English author (writer), Richard Savage, was once living in London in great poverty. In order to earn (make) a little money he had written the story of his life, but not many copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the skill of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two the doctor sent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor savage ha dn’t any money and couldn’t pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks be sent it to him again asking for his money. In the end he came to Savage’shouse and asked him for payment, sayi ng to Savage, “You know you owe your life to me and I expected some gratitude (thankfulness) from you. ”“I agree,” said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and to prove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.”With these words he handed to him two copies entitle, THE LIFE OF RICHARD SAVES.51.The best title for this text should be ______.A. A Poor English WriterB. A Skilled DoctorC. A Life for a LifeD. The Life of Richard Savage52. In the text the underlined sentence, Savage was living from hand to mouth, means _______.A. Savage had clothes to wear and food to eatB. Savage had no money to buy clothes and foodC. Savage was very poor and illD. Savage was too poor to live on53. According to the text we can imagine that _______.A. the doctor was poor tooB. the doctor was skilled and kindC. the doctor was skilled but cruel D,. the doctor was glad to have got the two books54. The writer wrote this story just to tell us ______ .A. a funny storyB. an unhappy storyC. a miserable storyD. an ungrateful story55. Which statement is not true ?A. It was the doctor who cured Savage.B. If it hadn’t been because of the doctor, Savage might have died.C. The doctor sent bills to Savage for money.D. The doctor himself come to see Savage again.第四部分：写作第一节：短文改错此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。

全国公共英语等级（PETS）考试二级模拟试题含答案（5）

第⼀部分：听⼒部分（省略）第⼆部分：英语知识运⽤第⼀节：单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．1.-How about the book you are reading ?-Good , indeed . It ________many problems we have come across in our study.A. saysB. talksC. coversD. refers2. I'd like to take my picture ________stands a high tower.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. there3. I'd like to buy a house, modern and comfortable, and __________, in a quiet place.A. afar allB. above allC. in allD. for all4. -You've got a good result in your research, haven't you?-Yes , but much ________ .A. remains to doB. is remains to doC. remains to be doneD. has remained to do it5. -I must be leaving now. It'll be 3 hours' drive to get there.-__________.A. Good-byeB. Take careC. Take it easyD. What can I do for you6. Nobody could have guessed , in those days , the place in history that Martin Luther King, Jr____.A. was havingB. was to haveC. had hadD. had7. The queen will visit the town in May , ________ she will open the new hospital.A. whenB. thenC. whileD. but8. I'll come , ________ I don't expect to enjoy myself.A. ifB. sinceC. asD. though9. You _________in such a hurry just now. Look, there is plenty of time left.A. don't have to do itB. needn't have done itC. wouldn't do itD. mustn't have done it10. _____________is one of the five working language at U.N. , which _______ are veryproud of.A. The Chinese, the ChineseB. Chinese language, ChineseC. Chinese, the ChineseD. Chinese language, the Chinese11. -What's your problem ?- I have lost sight of my mum and dad . I saw them ________ in front of me a moment ago.A. were walkingB. to have walkerC. walkD. walking12. Children are tired of learning often because they are __________to do more than they can.A. expectedB. suggestedC. hopedD. wished13. _________ concerts will be needed if we wanted to collect enough money to start a school.A. Some other tenB. Another tenC. Other tenD. Ten others14. The door burst open and ________ , shouting with anger.A. in rushed the crowdB. rushed in the crowdC. the crowd tin rushedD. in the crowd rushed15. We carved their names on the stone so that younger generations could know whattheir forefathers ____ for the nation.A. didB. were doingC. had doneD. have been doing第⼆节：完形填空阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C、D中选出能填⼊相应空⽩处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．In its home country of Germany, the hot dog was called the frankfurter. It was named 16 Frankfurt, a German city. Frankfurters were first 17 in the United States in 18 . Americans called frankfurters "dachshundsausages"(达克思⾹肠).A dachshund is a dog from Germany 19 a very long body and short legs. Dachshund sausages first 20popular in New York, 21 at baseball games. At games they were sold by men 22 kept them 23 in hot-water tanks.As the men walked 24 the rows of people , they yelled , "Get your dachshund sausages ! Get your hot dachshund sausages ! " People got the sausages on 25 , a special bread.26 in 1906 a newspaper cartoonist 27 Tad Dorgan went to a baseball game. 28 he saw the men with the dachshund sausages, he got an idea 29 a cartoon. The next day at the newspaper office he 30 a bun with a dachshund inside ---31 a dachshund sausage,32 a dachshund. Dorgan 33 how to spell dachshund . Under the cartoon, he wrote "Get your hot dogs !"The cartoon was a sensation(轰动) , and 34 .If you go to a baseball game today, you can still see sellers walking 35with hot-water tanks. As they walk up and down the rows they yell."Get your hot dogs here! Get your hot dogs !"16. A . with B. after C. by D. of17. A. got B. sold C. bought D. make18. A. the 1860s B. 1860's C. the 1860 D. 1865s19. A. by B. of C. at D. with20. A. gained B. stayed C. became D. were turned21. A. special B. especially C. certainly D. surely22. A. those B. which C. what D. who23. A. cool B. hot C. warm D. cold24. A. sometimes B. up and down C. someday D. here and there25. A. buns B. the tops C. coffee D. chocolates26. A. A day B. Any day C. Certain D. One day27. A. who is B. was C. was called D. named28. A. When B. While C. If D. Whether29. A. to B. as C. with D. for30. A. called B. made C. drew D. bought31. A. no B. without C. not D. for32. A. except B. but C. and D. except for33. A. didn't know B. wonders C. was sure D. never knows34. A. so the new name was B. so is the cartoonistC. so was the new nameD. the new name was so35. A. over B. around C. fast D. all day第三部分：阅读理解( A )What are some of the steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away? One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only half-way. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down . Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险) . Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen. Lights that turned on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and setto a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make sure that nothing collects in front or in the house. Particularly, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and thata trusted neighbour has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overpiled mail boxes.36. Why did the writer begin this piece with question?A. Because he wanted to catch the readers' attention.B. Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.C. Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the piece.D. Because he wanted to make the readers understand him better.37. The word "live-in" in this passage means ______________.A. left emptyB. lively and cheerfulC. now being used by peopleD. laid inside38. What does the writer advise the people to do?s f i d = " 2 0 0 " > A . A s k a n e i g h b o u r t o p i c k u p t h e d a i l y m a i l b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 1 " > B . M a k e s u r e t o h a v e l i g h t s t h a t t u r n o n a n d o f f b y t h e m s e l v e s . b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 2 " > C . M a k e s u r e t h e n e w s p a p e r i s h a n d e d o v e r e v e r y d a y . b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 3 " > D . P u l l t h e l i v i n g r o o m c u r t a i n s d o w n . b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 4 " > 3 9 . T h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t r o o m t o l e a v e a l i g h t b u r n i n g i n i s t h e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 5 " > A . b e d r o o m B . k i t c h e n C . l i v i n g r o o m D . s i t t i n g - r o o m b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 6 " > ( B ) b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 7 " > M r R i c h a r d s h a s w o r k e d i n a s m a l l s e a s i d e t o w n f o r a b o u t t e n y e a r s a n d h e a n d h i s w i f e h a v e a c o m f o r t a b l e h o u s e n e a r t h e b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 8 " > s e a . b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 9 " > D u r i n g t h e w i n t e r t h e y w o u l d b e q u i t e h a p p y , b u t e v e r y s u m m e r a l o t o f t h e i r r e l a t i v e s u s e d t o s p e n d h o l i d a y i n t h e i r h o u s e b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 0 " > , a n d i t w a s m u c h c h e a p e r t h a n s t a y i n g i n h o t e l . F i n a l l y o n e d a y i n J u n e M r R i c h a r d s c o m p l a i n e d t o a c l e v e r f r i e n d o f h i s b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 1 " > w h o l i v e d i n t h e s a m e p l a c e . " O n e o f m y w i f e ' s c o u s i n s i s g o i n g t o b r i n g h e r h u s b a n d a n d c h i l d r e n a n d s p e n d t e n d a y s w i t h b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 2 " > u s n e x t m o n t h a g a i n . H o w h a v e y o u p r e v e n t e d a l l y o u r r e l a t i v e s f r o m c o m i n g t o l i v e w i t h y o u i n s u m m e r ? " " O h , " t h e f r i e n d b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 3 " > a n s w e r e d , " t h a t i s n o t d i f f i c u l t . I j u s t b o r r o w m o n e y f r o m a l l t h e r i c h o n e s , a n d l e n d i t t o a l l t h e p o o r o n e s . A f t e r t h a t , b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 4 " > t h e y s e l d o m c o m e a g a i n . " H e a r i n g t h i s M r R i c h a r d s s m i l e d . b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 5 " > 4 0 . T h e r e l a t i v e s p r e f e r r e d t o s t a y i n M r R i c h a r d s ' h o u s e b e c a u s e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 6 " > A . i t w a s c o o l i n s u m m e r B . t h e y m i g h t s p e n d l e s s m o ne y b r b d sf i d = " 2 1 7 " > C . t h e y w e r e m o r e w e l c o m e D . i t w a s a c o m f o r t a b l e p l a c e b r b d s f i d = " 2 18 " > 4 1 . A c c o r d i n g t o h i s f r i e n d ' s o p i n i o n , t h e p o o r r e l a t i v e s w o u l d s t o p g o i n g t h e r e s o o f t e n b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 9 " > b e c a u s e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 0 " > A . t h e y w e r e s h y t o b o r r o w m o n e y a g a i n b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 1 " > B . h e y w e r e a f r a i d t o b e a s k e d t o p a y o f f t h e d e b t s b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 2 " > C . t h e y h a d b e e n i l l - t r e a t e d b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 3 " > D . i t w a s n ' t h a p p y f o r t h e p o o r t o m e e t t h e r i c h b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 4 " > 4 2 . T h e b e s t t i t l e f o r t h i s p a s s a g e i s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 5 " > A . Su c h a C l e v e r F r i e n d B . M r R i c h a r d s a n d h i s F r i e n d b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 6 " > C . M o n e y i s I m p o r t a n t D . S u c h G o o d U s a g e o f M o n e y b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 7 " > 4 3 . A f t e r r e a d i n g t h e p a s s a g e w e c a n i n f e r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 8 " > A . M r R i c h a r d s s t i l l c o m p l a i n s a b o u t t h e c o m i n g o f h i s r e l a t i v e s i n s u m m e r b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 9 " > B . T h e f r i e n d o f M r R i c h a r d s ' h a d n ' t a s m a n y r e l a t i v e s a s R i c h a r d s b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 0 " > C . G r a d u a l l y M r R i c h a r d s s u c c e e d e d i n k e e p i n g h i s r e l a t i v e s o u t i n s u m m e r b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 1 " > D . s N o n e o f R i c h a r d s ' r e l a t i v e s c a m e t o t h e s e a s i d e t o w n f o r t h e i r h o l i d a y s a g a i n / p > p b d s f i d = " 2 3 2 " > b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 3 " > ( C )。

考研英语二模拟试题及答案解析(5)

考研英语二模拟试题及答案解析（5）(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse 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.Warren Buffett, who will host Berkshire Hathaway´s annual shareholders´ meeting on May 3rd, is an icon of American capitalism. At 83, he also epitomizes a striking demographic__1__: for highly skilled people to go on working well into__2__was once thought to be old age. Across the rich world,well-educated people__3__work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the__4__, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. In the European Union the pattern is similar.This__5__is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated__6__and the unskilled poor that is slicing__7__all age groups. Rapid innovation has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while__8__those of the unskilled. Those at the top are working longer hours each year than those at the bottom.__9__the well-qualified are extending their working lives, compared with those of less-educated people. The__10__, for individuals and society,are profound.The world is on the__11__rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before.__12__the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600m to 1.1 billion. The__13__of the 20th century, when greater longevity translated into more years in retirement__14__more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will__15__slower economic growth and "secular stagnation" , while the__16__ranks of pensioners will bust government budgets.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the__17__old misses a new trend, the__18__gap between the skilled and the unskilled. Employment rates are falling among younger unskilled people,__19__older skilled folk are working longer. The divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers are__20__retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce.第1题A.sightB.trendC.signD.track第2题A.whatB.thatC.whenD.where第3题A.decreasinglyB.incidentallyC.desperatelyD.increasingly第4题A.houseC.workforceD.retirement第5题A.gapB.similarityC.conceptD.phenomenon 第6题A.healthyB.well-offC.brightD.elderly第7题A.intoB.amongC.fromD.through第8题A.decliningB.squeezingC.depressingD.suppressing 第9题A.AndB.ButC.SoD.Even第10题A.reasonsB.substancesC.consequencesD.causes第11题A.interestingB.exaggeratingC.unsurprisingD.staggering第12题A.OverB.AboutC.OnD.Until第13题B.exampleC.experienceD.past第14题A.apart fromB.rather thanC.in spite ofD.regardless of第15题A.turn toB.lean toC.tend toD.lead to第16题A.decayingB.crawlingC.swellingD.fading第17题A.idleB.richC.tiredzy第18题A.narrowB.growingC.limitedD.vital第19题A.sinceB.beforeC.whereasD.although第20题A.giving upB.going againstC.driving awayD.putting off下一题(21~25/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.What has been described as the largest ever ransomware attack—a cyber criminal scheme that locks up computer files until victims pay a ransom—holds the paradoxical distinction of being both an outrageous success (in terms of its blast radius) as well as an abject failure (in terms of its haul). The malicious software spread so far and wide, jammed up so many IT networks and generated so much panic and chaos that the wrongdoers effectively undid themselves.On May 12, the world awoke to the beginnings of hundreds of thousands of old Microsoft Windows based computers´ seizing up as they subjected to a malicious software, appropriately called WannaCry. Within hours, the digital epidemic circled the globe like the Spanish flu, infecting machines running outdated operating systems in some 150 countries, spreading across numerous homes and corporate networks. The attack, which relied on powerful tools believed to have been developed by the NSA and leaked online in April by a group of hackers known as the Shadow Brokers, wormed its way through businesses, hospitals and governments, all of which found themselves suddenly locked out of their own systems.Researchers detected the wave quickly, and it wasn´t long before they picked up on the criminals´self-defeating mistakes. The attackers failed to assign each victim a separate Bitcoin wallet , researchers noted, a critical error that meant they would not be able to easily track ransom payments. They neglected to automate the money collection in a way that would scale. And then there was the matter of the kill switch.No one is quite certain why the attackers coded a self-destruct button into their software, yet that´s precisely what they did. Marcus Hutchins, a 22-year-old security researcher based in England who goes by MalwareTech, stumbled on the power plug largely by accident. After taking lunch on that Friday afternoon, he inspected the malware and noticed a specific web address encoded within. Curious, he registered the domain for less than $ 11. This simple act stopped the malware, killing the virus´ability to spread and buying time for organizations to upgrade their software and deploy protections.第21题The ransomware attack has been considered a victory because it______.A.cancels a number of computer filesB.successfully blackmails many usersC.affects numerous users worldwideD.causes panic and chaos at local第22题According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is true about WannaCry?A.It spread only through domestic networks.B.It was a software developed by the NSA.C.It infected computers in few countries.D.It was deliberately created by some hackers.第23题Researchers held that the attack was______.A.criticalB.flawlessC.defectiveD.invulnerable第24题Marcus Hutchins prevented the malware from spreading by______.A.pushing the self-destruct button in the softwareB.purchasing its domain name accidentallyC.pulling the power plug found by chanceD.finding its web address intentionally第25题The most suitable title for the text is______.A.An Unsuccessful Malware AttackB.Cyber Crime: Hard to PreventC.A Widespread Computer VirusD.WannaCry: New Malicious Software上一题下一题(26~30/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Marion Nestle´s heavyweight criticism against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry. Americans are drinking fewer sugary sodas—in 2012 production was 23% below what it had been a decade earlier. Even sales of diet drinks are losing their fizz, as consumers question the merits of artificial sweeteners. From one angle, it would seem that health advocates such as Ms Nestle have won. Yet in America companies still produce 30 gallons of regular fizzy drinks per person per year. In many countries, particularly developing ones, consumption is on the rise.Ms Nestle, a professor at New York University, is both inspired by recent progress and dissatisfied with it. That is no surprise. Her first book, Food Politics, remains a bible for those who complain about the power of food companies. In her new book she attacks the industry´s most widely consumed, least healthy product. Soda Politics, she says, is a book "to inspire readers to action". As a rallying cry, it is verbose. When readers learn on page 238 that she will pick up a particular subject in chapter 25, it is with no little dismay that they realize they are only on chapter 17. But what the author wants most is to craft a detailed guide to the producers´ alleged violation, and how to stop them.Ms Nestle says she would have no complaint with sweet fizzy drinks if they were sipped occasionally, as a treat. However, for millions of people in many countries, they are not. In Mexico companies sold 372 cans of fizzy drinks per person in 2012. About half of Americans do not drink them regularly, but those who do are disproportionately poor, less educated, male, Hispanic or black. 10% of Americans down more than four cans a day.Drinking a lot of sweet fizzy drinks is plainly unhealthy. Unlike a Big Mac, they have no nutritional value; nor do their calories satisfy hunger. One large study found that for each can added to a person´s daily diet, the risk of diabetes jumped by 22%. There are also links between sugar and heart disease, stroke and cancer. Drinking lots of sodas imposes clear costs on individuals, Ms Nestle argues, but it has a broader cost, too. American taxpayers subsidize corn production and let the poor use government food vouchers to buy fizzy drinks. More important, taxpayers foot the health bill for those who develop chronic disease.第26题Diet drinks become unpopular in America because______.A.only poor people drink themB.they contain too much sugarC.people doubt they are unhealthyD.consumers think they are artificial第27题In the book Soda Politics, Marion Nestle______.A.called for food companies to adopt some measuresB.criticized the food industry and the unwise consumersC.called on consumers to take action against unhealthy foodD.intended to write a detailed guide to the producers´ violation第28题Nestle tends to agree that drinking cola occasionally is______.A.healthyB.acceptableC.harmfulD.questionable第29题According to the last paragraph, having too many soda drinks ______.A.can increase the risk of deathB.will inevitably lead to diabetesC.may bring the problem of obesityD.has something to do with certain diseases第30题The underlined word "foot" (Line 6, Para. 4) is closest in meaning to______.A.pay forB.kick awayC.look forD.stay away上一题下一题(31~35/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.The past five years have been a bad time to be a taxpayer in Europe. Across the continent, governments have relied heavily on tax rises to cut budget deficits, increasing the total burden by almost 5% of GDP in France and Greece. But rather than raise taxes any further, many countries are starting to cut them. The European Commission reckons that the euro zone´s tax-to-GDP ratio stabilised in 2013 and is now falling.In January France announced plans to cut payroll taxes by 30 billion. This month Italy unveiled income-tax cuts worth 10 billion for those earning less than 25,000 a year. This week Britain proposed tax cuts for most people on low or medium incomes. Ireland and Spain are also planning tax cuts later this year.Lower taxes may be popular, but how are such giveaways being financed? Few countries havethe scope to borrow much more. The commission has criticised France and Spain for repeatedly missing their deficit-reduction targets, though it is not taking action against them. Italy´s high level of public debt, which hit 133% of GDP in 2013, has also landed it on the commission´s fiscal "watch list".Instead, most countries plan to pay for their tax proposals with public-spending cuts. Italy says it will reduce spending by an extra 7 billion this year and save a further 2. 2 billion thanks to lower yields on its debt—though these figures may prove optimistic.The politicians hope that lower taxes will boost growth. As euro-zone countries cannot devalue or lower their own interest rates, tax cuts are one of the few ways of trimming business costs fast, says Guillaume Menuet at Citigroup. France and Italy both hope to improve their competitiveness by reducing the tax "wedge" between employers´ costs and what workers actually take home. In 2012 this tax take reached nearly 50% of the payroll bill in France and Italy, against an OECD average of just 36%.Some economists doubt that cutting income tax, Italy´s approach, is the best way forward. Instead, they favour slashing Europe´s high employer-paid social security charges, as France proposes to do. This would directly lower labour costs, encouraging companies to hire extra workers as well as to increase their investment. That would also give a welcome boost to growth. 第31题In the past half decade, Europeans have suffered from______.A.low incomeB.budget deficitC.heavy revenueD.family burden第32题It can be inferred from the second paragraph that______.A.all domestic taxes will be cut in France soonB.tax cut may be a good news to some BritonsC.most people in Italy benefit from the tax cutD.low-income people needn´t pay tax in Ireland第33题France and Spain have been blamed for______.A.borrowing too much debtB.failing to pay the loans backC.planning to cut domestic taxesD.being unable to reduce their deficit第34题According to the last paragraph, some economists______.A.prefer Italy´s approach to France´sB.favour slashing employers´ salariesC.agree to reduce the costs of employeesD.reckon that cutting tax is the only way第35题The author´s attitude towards France´s proposal seems to be______.A.favorableB.pessimisticC.doubtfulD.biased上一题下一题(36~40/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Using tools doesn´t make humans, dolphins, and crows smart. Rather, it´s the stress and challenge of living with others—recognizing friend from foe, calculating who to deceive and who to befriend—that led these and other social creatures to evolve their cognitive skills. That´s the gist of the social intelligence hypothesis, an idea that´s been around since 1966. But does having to remember whose lice need picking actually improve other mental abilities, like figuring out how to open a locked box with a hunk of meat inside? A new study of four carnivores—two social and two solitary species—suggests that it does."They´ve taken an important issue and tested it in a simple but novel way," says Richard Byrne, an evolutionary psychologist at The University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom, who was not involved in the study. "The results are clear; The cognitive benefit from being a social carnivore does transfer" to a mental ability that has nothing to do with being social, he says.Other researchers think the results aren´t as clear-cut. " It is important and a valuable stepping stone in our quest to understand how intelligence evolved, but like all studies, it is one piece of a larger puzzle," says Sarah Benson-Amram, a zoologist at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, whose recent comparative study of 39 species of carnivores reached the opposite conclusion.Scientists devised the social intelligence hypothesis to explain the evolution of the human brain. They´ve found that most social species (from chimpanzees to social wasps) have relatively large brains and are cognitively sophisticated, adept at experiments designed to test their smarts. But some researchers argue that another factor—a challenging environment—may also stimulate cognitive evolution. If so, then more solitary species could also be large-brained and smart thanks to the ecological difficulties they face.Other researchers concur, but with caveats. " They did find a nice link between sociality and success" on this task, says Evan MacLean, a comparative psychologist at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. But he wonders what type of cognition the ability to open a puzzle box actually demonstrates. " It may be reflective of trial and error learning, insight, or just of curiosity or interest in novel objects. "The puzzle box is also not particularly " ecologically relevant," to the carnivores, notes primatolo-gist Frans de Waal at Emory University in Atlanta, who would like to see the animals tested on some type of predator-prey task. Still, it is " a good first step and a fresh approach to the intelligence of carnivores , a group we have neglected for too long. "第36题According to the author, what doesn´t make a crow smart?ing wooden sticks to build nests.B.Having both friends and foes.C.Remembering to be hospitable to others.D.Knowing whom to distrust.第37题By saying that " ´the cognitive benefit from being a social carnivore does transfer´ to a mental ability that has nothing to do with being social", Richard Byrne means______.A.cognitive benefits have something to do with some mental abilitiesB.cognitive benefits have nothing to do with some mental abilitiesC.social animals can develop some mental abilities that solitary ones do notD.social animals can develop some mental abilities that are not innate第38题What can be inferred about Sarah Benson-Amram´s opinion?A.We have a large jigsaw puzzle to solve.B.We can piece together bigger puzzles now.C.We tried our best to understand cognitive development.D.We should make an effort to get the big picture.第39题According to the passage, scientists accepting the social intelligence hypothesis maintain that______.A.most social animals are skilled at tackling certain tasksB.hostile environments contribute to animals´ large brainsC.solitary animals have larger brains than social animalsD.social animals should occupy fragile habitats for evolution第40题What would be the best title for this article?A.Carnivores´ intelligence is underestimated.B.Good social skills make animals smarter.C.Smarts: social animals versus solitary animals.D.Puzzle; How to solve it inside a large box.上一题下一题(41~45/共5题)Part BDirections :Read the following tert and decide whether each of the statements is true or false. Choose T if the state ment is true or F if the statement is not true. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.[A]Neighborhood[B]The Price of the House[C]Your Financial Situation[D]What Comes with the Home[E]How Much Property Tax You Pay[F]Home´s History[G]Annoying FactorsBuying a house is an exciting but scary step. Home ownership means making an investment in your future, but it also means committing to stay put, at least for a while. Before you make that commitment, you should ensure you are making an informed decision, and not one based on how beautiful the home is or your desire to be on your own.__41__Just because you qualify for a loan does not necessarily mean you should take a loan. On theother hand, if you don´t think you can qualify for a loan, you might be mistaken. When you consider buying a home, sit down with a professional—a loan counselor at your bank or a representative from the U. S. Housing and Urban Development, for instance—and discuss your options. Have tax and income documents ready, as well as a list of your expenses and a copy of your credit report. Ask the professional to help you get a good picture of your earnings, expenses and how they would change if you bought a home.__42__A beautiful home on several acres of green yard might look appealing, but that pretty picture could be hiding problems that will cost you thousands of dollars and hours of lost sleep in the long run. You should find out as much as you can about the home before you buy. Even issues that have been repaired can give you insight into what problems you might be facing a few years down the road. Get a home inspection and carefully go over the results with your inspector. If anything in the home makes you suspicious , don´t hesitate to order another inspection from a different company.__43__A wonderful home isn´t much good if it is in a terrible area, so find out as much as you can about the environment before you buy. Talk to potential neighbors about any issues the area has been facing, and check to see if there is a community association or club. Scan newspaper police blotters to see if there is a large amount of crime in the area, and interview principals and teachers at the area schools, if you have children. The aesthetic appearance of the community is also important. You probably would not want to move into a home where yours is the only house on the street that is not falling down.__44__It is customary for home owners to leave some major appliances, like the refrigerator and dishwasher, when they leave the home, but if you see anything else that you like, check if it is for sale. Some sellers won´t mind throwing their furniture or decorations in with the home since they are moving anyway. Also, confirm the land boundaries and whether outdoor structures, like portable sheds and above-ground pools, will be included before you sign on the dotted line.__45__Every home has its drawbacks: the third step creaks, or the neighbor´s cat likes to lounge on your porch. Even if you are moving to a brand-new home, there are bound to be some unpleasant factors about your new home and your new location. However, try your hardest before you buy your home to know the difference between small unpleasant issues and deal breakers. Visit the home you are planning to buy as many times as you can; stay overnight if possible. Look for anything that would bother you on a daily basis, and if you find something, look for another home.第41题第42题第43题第44题第45题上一题下一题(1/1)Part CDirections: Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments intoChinese. (10 points)第46题American workers have had no news this good for years. In June employers added 288,000 jobs, bringing the total for the year to 1. 4 million, the best six-month stretch since 2006. Unemployment has sunk to 6. 1%, the lowest rate in almost six years. It could hit levels long regarded as "full employment" within a year. Help-wanted signs are exploding, with vacancies up by 20% since January.Such a prosperous labour market is usually the token of a booming economy. Not now. In the first quarter gross domestic product fell by 2. 9% at an annual rate, the worst showing since the recession. This was a result in part of bad weather. Yet the second quarter will only be strong enough to make up the ground lost in the first. Economists had thought 2014 would be the best year since the recession; with growth in the first half of around zero, it is shaping up to be the worst. _______________上一题下一题(1/1)Section WritingPart A第47题Suppose the Student´s Union in your department is holding an end-of-semester party on July 11. Write an invitation letter to Mr. Black, the dean, and invite him to join you. Let him know the time and place and what he is expected to do at the party.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not sign your name. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address. ( 10 points)____________上一题下一题(1/1)Part B第48题Write an essay based on the chart below. In your writing, you should1) interpret the chart, and2) give your comments.You should write about 150 words neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)图片_______________上一题交卷交卷答题卡答案及解析(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse 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.Warren Buffett, who will host Berkshire Hathaway´s annual shareholders´ meeting on May 3rd, is an icon of American capitalism. At 83, he also epitomizes a striking demographic__1__: for highly skilled people to go on working well into__2__was once thought to be old age. Across the rich world,well-educated people__3__work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American menaged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the__4__, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. In the European Union the pattern is similar.This__5__is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated__6__and the unskilled poor that is slicing__7__all age groups. Rapid innovation has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while__8__those of the unskilled. Those at the top are working longer hours each year than those at the bottom.__9__the well-qualified are extending their working lives, compared with those of less-educated people. The__10__, for individuals and society,are profound.The world is on the__11__rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before.__12__the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600m to 1.1 billion. The__13__of the 20th century, when greater longevity translated into more years in retirement__14__more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will__15__slower economic growth and "secular stagnation" , while the__16__ranks of pensioners will bust government budgets.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the__17__old misses a new trend, the__18__gap between the skilled and the unskilled. Employment rates are falling among younger unskilled people,__19__older skilled folk are working longer. The divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers are__20__retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce.第1题A.sightB.trendC.signD.track参考答案： B 您的答案：未作答答案解析：名词辨析题。

2021年考研《英语二》模拟试题及答案(卷五)

2021年考研《英语二》模拟试题及答案（卷五）Directions:Read the following passage. For each numbered blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)Large lecture classes are frequently regarded as a necessary evil. Such classes 1 be offered in many colleges and universities to meet high student 2 with limited faculty resource, 3 teaching a large lecture class can be a 4 task. Lecture halls are 5 large, barren, and forbidding. It is difficult to get to know students. Students may seem bored in the 6 environment and may 7 read newspapers or even leave class in the middle of a lecture. Written work by the students seems out of the 8 .Although the challenges of teaching a large lecture class are 9 , they are not insurmountable. The solution is to develop 10 methods of classroom instruction that can reduce, if not 11 , many of the difficulties 12 in the mass class. In fact, we have 13 at Kent State University teaching techniques which help make a large lecture class more like a small 14 .An 15 but important benefit of teaching the course 16 this manner has involved the activities of the teaching assistants who help us mark students’written work. The faculty instructor originally decided to ask the teaching assistants for help 17 this was the only practical way to 18 that all the papers could be evaluated. Now those 19 students reportenjoying their new status as “junior professors”, gaining a very different20 on college education by being on the other side of the desk, learninga great deal about the subject matter, and improving their own writing asa direct result of grading other students’papers.1.A.should B.will C.can D.have to2.A.request B.demand C.challenge D.requirement3.A.and B.but C.although D.unlesspetitive B.rewarding C.routine D.troublesome5.A.spaciously B.exceptionally C.typically D.unusually6.A.unconscious B.impatient C.unaware D.impersonal7.A.frequently B.delightedly C.inevitably D.unexpectedly8.A.problem B.solution C.question D.answer9.A.tiny B.potential C.fundamental D.substantial10.A.personal B.innovative C.initiative D.persuasive11.A.increase B.accumulate C.eliminate D.diminish12.A.inherent B.inherited C.injected D.integrated13.A.introduced B.inserted C.modified D.revised14.A.conference B.assembly C.seminar D.course15.A.incredible B.obscure C.unanticipated D.inspiring16.A.at B.through C.by D.in17.A.so that B.although C.when D.because18.A.ensure B.assure C.secure D.certify19.A.new B.senior C.fresh D.junior20.A.inspiration B.expectation C.stimulation D.perspectivePart ADirections:Read the following four passages. Answer the questions below each passage by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Passage OneShoppers choose hybrid cars, “green”washing-up liquid and energy-saving devices over cheaper but dirtier alternatives partly to improve their social status, according to a new study published today.Bram Van den Bergh of Rotterdam School of Management, one of the study’s authors, said: “Driving a luxurious non-green car, like a Hummer, communicates one’s wealth, but also suggests that the buyer is a selfish and uncaring individual who is concerned primarily about his own comfort rather than the welfare of society. Driving a hybrid, like a Prius, not only displays one’s wealth as it costs many thousands of dollars more than a conventional but highly fuel-efficient car, but also signals the owner cares about others and the environment.”Adam Corner, a research associate at Cardiff University and expert on the psychology of communicating climate change, said social status is a key driver of behavior: “It’s not surprising that people might chooseto try and signal their social status through the conspicuous consumption of ’green products’. Even if people don’t care about climate change, they care about what other people think of them.”He added that one of the most important aspects of the research is that the power of social status could be harnessed to become a critical tool in promoting wider changes in pro-environmental behavior, such as voting for the greenest party in an election or engaging in environmental activism.The study does come with one important warning——no one was actually dipping into their wallet. Michael Valvo, a spokesperson for Toyota UK, said that the company’s market research indicated the attraction of advanced technology and the cost of the ownership, not the environment or social status, were the main reasons drivers bought the Prius hybrid car. “Paying £20,000 for a car is a pretty expensive way to make a statement about being green, it’s the second biggest purchase after a house,”he said.The research also failed to reflect the complexity of ethical consumer activity, said Rob Harrison, the editor of Ethical Consumer magazine. “Ethical buying behavior is far more complicated. If you look at the Co-Operative Bank’s report on ethical spending, a third of that annual spend is on investment and banking, which you can’t do conspicuously unless you leave investment brochures lying around onyour coffee table. Our readers say they buy green and ethical products because they want to be instrumental about a goal, such as helping a farm in Kenya by buying fair trade Kenyan coffee.”He said only a minority of green shoppers buy green products for status reasons.21.According to one study, car buyers now .A.regard price as nothing muchB.are more environment-consciousC.show off with expensive luxuriesD.are more concerned with publicity22.In the view of Bram, Hummer is more a symbol of .A.wealthB.statusC.successD.character23.To which of the following does Adam Corner most probably agree?A.People behave largely in order to enhance their public image.B.Voting is an efficient way to change people’s social status.C.Conspicuous consumption is unsurprisingly pursued and done.D.Environmental participation can be promoted in a critical way.24.Judging from the context, “no one was ...dipping into their wallet”(Para.4) probably means thatA.technology is the first consideration.B.social status is easily purchased.C.being green is too dear to afford.D.wallet is better covered in hard times.25.The author mentioned the Co-Operative Bank’s report to show .A.Kenya coffee is a good buy as a green product.B.It is not easy to figure out the morality of consuming.C.Spending on expensive cars is becoming a trend.D.Investment decision is mostly made on a coffee table.Passage TwoTop business chiefs like Indra Nooyi, Anu Agha and Shikha Sharma may have broken the glass ceiling to command their own boardrooms but these are mere exceptions rather than the norm. A new global survey reveals that women enter the workforce in large numbers but over time steadily “vaporise”from the higher ranks of organizational hierarchy.Research by a business consulting firm Bain and the company showed that organizations lost talent, with a disproportionate number of women employees at middle and senior levels leaving their jobs. “A 5% decrease in female retention, after 10 years, results in the equivalent of wiping out the benefits of increasing female recruitment from 30% to 50%,”the report said.“Achieving gender parity in the workplace is possible if business leaders take a systematic and customized approach to finding out whatcounteracts women along the way at their organizations,”Orit Gadiesh, Bain chairman and co-author of the study, said. The study showed that senior management in 75% of companies had not made gender parity a stated and visible priority, while 80% of firms had not committed adequate funding or resources to the initiatives.Other findings showed that while 66% of men reported that they believed women shared equal opportunity to be promoted to leadership and governance positions, less than a third of women felt the same. Also, while a majority of responders supported the idea of gender parity in the workplace, it was the women who voted strongly in favor of strategic commitment. More than 80% of women agreed or strongly agreed while only 48% men felt that achieving gender parity should be a critical business imperative for their organizations.Incidentally, while both men (87%) and women (91%) voted in large numbers in favor of the belief that either sex could be a primary breadwinner, when it came to making career sacrifices, however, men and women reacted differently. While 59% of women agreed they would sacrifice their career for the sake of the household, a slightly lower 53% of men felt the same way. Men tended to be more confident than women that their partner would make a career sacrifice: in the survey results, 77 of men felt their partner would compromise on their career for the sake of family, while only 45% of women could confidently makethe same claim.When asked about recruitment or promotion into management or executive positions, both men and women were less likely to agree that parity existed and men saw a rosier picture than women. In the survey results, about twice as many men as women felt that women had an equal chance as men of being recruited in executive roles, promoted on the same time line into executive roles or appointed to key leadership or governance roles.26.In the beginning, “vaporise”is closest in meaning to .A.quitB.promoteC.employD.recruit27.One of the findings from the study tells us that .A.senior management had no say due to male dominanceB.most companies couldn’t afford the cost of this pursuitC.women could hopefully be treated with dignity one dayD.gender equality was largely neglected by most executives28.From paragraph 4, we may learn that .A.most male colleagues had equally strong belief in workplace equalityB.a wide gap still existed in how to make gender parity come trueC.a large part of the females showed no interest in business leadershipD.females should enjoy more opportunities in terms of getting advanced29.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.Executive positions were reserved predominantly for men alone.B.Men tended to overestimate the situation for female equality.C.Women were the easier victim when career gave in to family.D.Both sexes accepted the role of supporting the family by work.30.The text is mainly concerned with .A.female sacrificeB.male prioritiesC.gender equalityD.female promotionPassage ThreeWhen the American economy was running full tilt two years ago, few places were as breathlessly delighted as Seattle. Its port was thronged with ships bringing goods from Asia. The Boeing Company could barely keep up with demand for its airliners. Microsoft was hiring hordes of software engineers. After each rain shower, another Internet millionaire sprang up. Here was a city that had it all —Old Economy, New Economy, Not-Yet-Invented Economy.Now it has all gone sour. The past 12 months have been a non-stop succession of disappointments. Boeing’s headquarters decamped to Chicago. The Internet economy popped alike a balloon in a nail factory, taking with it once promising local ventures such as and leaving can’t-possibly-miss companies such as barely hanging on. And an already troubled Boeing was hit even harder after September 11th both by a steep drop in airliner orders and by losing a $200 billion Joint Strike Fighter contract to Lockheed Martin.Washington State, battered by what is happening in Seattle, now has the highest unemployment rate in the United States — 6.6% compared with 5.4% in the country as a whole. Right behind it is next-door Oregon, another former boom state, with 6.5% of its workforce out of a job, the country’s second worst figure. In Oregon, manufacturing’s collapse has caused the loss of nearly 30,000 jobs in a year, those hit range from Freightliner, a maker of heavy lorries, to high-tech companies such as Intel and Fujitsu.What makes the current plunge so painful is that every part of the economy seems to have stepped into an open manhole at the same time. Three years ago, when Boeing began to remove more than 20,000 people that Boeing expects to lay off by the middle of 2002 have to compete with unemployed workers not just from the high-tech industry but from construction work and even the retail sector. Portland now has more jobless than the other parts of Oregon: the opposite of how things were years ago.Even worse, the Pacific northwest’s downturn, as well as being deeper than the rest of the country, may also last longer. One reason forfearing this is Boeing’s continuing woes. Nowadays Boeing accounts for less than 5% of employment in the Seattle area, down from 9% two decades ago. But it remains the foundation on which the rest is built. Its network of suppliers and subcontractors gives it a far stronger multiplier effect than, say, Microsoft, which is more an island of prosperity than a center of web. The chances are that Boeing will not really bounce back until the assumed revival in air travel persuades airline companies to start buying plenty of aircraft again. And that may not be until 2003.31.The sentence “After each rain shower, another Internet millionaire sprang up”(Paragraph 1) means .A.many people get rich quickly and easily with the New EconomyB.it takes only the time between showers for someone to become bossC.Seattle’s development is sudden like rain showersD.Seattle has as many business millionaires as its rain showers32.What can be inferred in the passage concerning Boeing?A.Its headquarter has been moved from Chicago to Seattle.B.It’s to be blamed for the economic depression in Washington.C.Boeing itself is having a hard time.D.It’s expected to have a revival in the year 2003.33.What does the passage imply about “”and “”?A.They are neither promising companies.B.They are affiliated to large companies.C.They are dealing in medical products.D.They are also affected by the economic crisis.34.What is special about this economic downturn in Seattle?A.All sectors have entered recession at the same time.B.The lay-off workers have found jobs elsewhere.C.The Old Economy is hit harder than other economies.D.The low employment rate will last longer than in Oregon.35.We can learn from the last paragraph that .A.Microsoft has a strong multiplier effect on the economyB.Boeing is crucial for the survival of other companiesC.Seattle area’s employment rate has fallen considerablyD.the economic foundation of Seattle is Boeing’s continuing prosperityPassage FourEducation begins with teachers. Yet teaching seems to be losing its appeal for many of the best and brightest college students. In high school, many of the best students decide that they want to be teachers, but their relatives and friends soon convince them to change their minds. One student’s mother kept reminding her of the relatively skimpy salaries teachers currently earn until the student changed to anothermajor. Another student took computer science courses because his father thought that teachers were at the bottom of the social ladder. One said that none of her friends looked upon teaching as a worthwhile career, so she came to think of teaching as not noble enough and went into pharmacy instead. According to several recent reports on the shortcomings of American public schooling, teaching’s lack of appeal for the brightest college students is one of the teaching profession’s most worrisome problems.Many articles on teaching, currently popular in newspapers, magazines, and professional education journals, concentrate on the negative aspects of teaching. The expression “teacher burnout”is commonly ascribed to thousands of thoughtful and dedicated teachers who are leaving the profession. Teacher burnout is caused by such problems as violence in the classroom, vandalism, inadequate salaries, involuntary transfers, interfering parents, oversized classes, and excessive paperwork. Even the best teachers cannot solve a child’s problems, but many of them believe the public expects them to, and they give up teaching in despair.Despite the more limited financial prospects, the deterioration of the American public’s attitude toward teachers, and the problems caused by disruptive students, many of the best students conclude that they want to pursue careers in the classroom after all. The threestudents mentioned above discovered that they wanted personal fulfillment from their life’s work more than they wanted material rewards. Each eventually chose to become a teacher. However, a growing body of evidence shows that such students are exceptions, rather than the rule, in America’s more than 1,200 teacher-training programs. Many teacher-training schools are beginning to look at ways to recruit the kind of people who would be inclined toward the positive aspects of teaching. The teaching profession has to become more attractive to good students.Prospective teachers will see increased emphasis by national teacher organizations, state certification agencies, and local districts on improving the status of the profession, as well as on improving teacher salaries. Continued efforts to eliminate jobs teachers do that are not teacher —such as policing the restrooms, hallways, and cafeterias —are important for upgrading the profession.While teaching is not a wise career choice for all, teaching is a noble and rewarding profession for those who indeed seek personal fulfillment from their life’s work. The first year of teaching is frequently the most frustrating year in a teacher’s life. The experience of solving problems that deal with instruction, students, parents, administrators, and fellow teachers is of immeasurable value for future success.36.The main idea of the first paragraph is that .A.teachers are indispensable to educationB.teaching is not a worthwhile careerC.teaching is losing its appeal for the best college studentsD.teaching profession is looked down on by most parents37.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The percentage of the best college students who want to become teachers is still very low.B.Despite the negative aspects of teaching, more and more good students want to pursue teaching career.C.More and more good students want to pursue careers in the classroom because teaching profession has become more attractive to them.D.Teaching career has become more attractive because it offers more material rewards than ever before.38.What does the word “disruptive”(Paragraph 3) most probably mean?A.Naughty.B.Rude.C.Bad-mannered.D.Careless.39.It is implied in the passage that .A.the expression “teacher burnout”does not reflect the reality of the teaching professionB.most teachers are not willing to do jobs which have little to do with teachingC.personal fulfillment is of extreme importance for most students tochoose their future careersD.no articles in professional education journals pay attention to the positive aspects of teaching40.It can be inferred from the passage that .A.the future of teaching profession will become much brighterB.teaching profession is not a wise choice for the brightest studentsC.teaching profession has become more attractive to good studentsD.teaching is the most rewarding profession in the U.S.Part BDirections:Read the following text and answer questions by finding information from the right column that corresponds to each of the marked details given in the left column. There are two extra choices in the left column. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points) Our culture has caused most Americans to assume not only that our language is universal but that the gestures we use are understood by everyone. We do not realize that waving good-bye is the way to summon a person from the Philippines to one’s side, or that in Italy and some Latin-American countries, curling the finger to oneself is a sign of farewell.Those private citizens who sent packages to our troops occupying Germany after World War II and marked them GIFT to escape dutypayments did not bother to find out that “Gift”means poison in German. Moreover, we like to think of ourselves as friendly, yet we prefer to be at least 3 feet or an arm’s length away from others. Latins and Middle-Easterners like to come closer and touch, which makes American uncomfortable.Our linguistic and cultural blindness and the casualness with which we take notice of the developed tastes, gestures, customs and languages of other countries, are losing us friends, business and respect in the world.Even here in the United States, we make few concessions to the needs of foreign visitors. There are no information signs in four languages on our public buildings or monuments; we do not have multilingual guided tours. Very few restaurant menus have translations, and multilingual waiters, bank clerks and policemen are rare. Our transportation systems have maps in English only and often we ourselves have difficulty understanding them.When we go abroad, we tend to cluster in hotels and restaurants where English is spoken. Then attitudes and information we pick up are conditioned by those natives —usually the richer —who speak English. Our business dealings, as well as the nation’s diplomacy, are conducted through interpreters.For many years, American dollars no longer buy all good things, andwe are slowly beginning to realize that our proper role in the world is changing. A 1979 Harris poll reported that 55 percent of Americans want this country to play a more significant role in world affairs; we want to have a hand in the important decisions of the 21st century, even though it may not always be the upper hand.41.For the Philippines, wavinggood-bye .42.In German “Gift”means .43.The American traffic systems44.The Americans are likely to dependon English .45.In the 21st century AmericansA.when they visit another countryB.the result of Harris opinion pollC.poisonous stuffD.multilingual context is neededE.are hard for both the foreigners and localsF.is meant to bring a person to one’s sideG.are willing to play a great role .46.Directions:In this section there is a passage in English. Translate the passage into Chinese and write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15 points)For more than half a century, business schools have taught the fundamentals of risk management —the study of policies and procedures to analyze and control risk —but the availability of more comprehensive electives is a relatively recent development, a direct response to the faltering U.S. financial markets. Enrollment in the University of Mississippi’s risk-management-and-insurance program, one of the oldest in the country, jumped to 130 students in 2007, up from just 19 in 1995. And the number of U.S. business schools offering a concentration in risk management nearly doubled between 2005 and 2007, according to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, while degrees in risk management are increasingly being offered at business schools around the globe.“Maybe this crisis will force a number of the business schools, including our own, to rethink whether we should make this part of the complete requirements,”says Federgruen, referring to in-depth risk-management coursework, “rather than just counting on the students themselves to understand that this is material that they’d better learn.”Section IV WritingPart A47. Directions:You are going to hold an academic seminar on the research ofwestern culture. Please write a letter in the name of Beijing Teacher Training Association to invite a very famous professor in the field to attend the seminar. In your letter you need to explain to him/her1)the purpose of the seminar,2)what he/she is expected to do.You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming”instead. You do not need to write the address.Part B48. Directions:In this section, you are asked to write an essay based on the following chart, in which you should1) Interpret the table,2) And give your comments.You should write at least 150 English words.Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)参考答案及详解Section I Use of English1. 选D。

国家公共英语(二级)笔试模拟试卷5(题后含答案及解析)

国家公共英语（二级）笔试模拟试卷5(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. 听力 2. 英语知识运用 3. 阅读理解 4. 写作听力第一节听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

听力原文：W: How often do you have your hair cut every month?M: Every two weeks.1．How many times does the man have his hair cut every month?A．Twice.B．Four times.C．Once.正确答案：A解析：这位男士每两周理一次发，也就是说他每月理两次发。

故本题答案为A。

知识模块：推断题听力原文：M: What do you think of the final exam?W: I thought it would be easy, but at the end of the first hour, I was still on the first page: I hardly had time to get to the last page.2．What can we conclude from the talk?A．The exam was not difficult for the woman.B．The woman finished the exam in one hour.C．The woman thought the exam is easy.正确答案：C解析：这位女士原以为试题简单，但是实际上不是。

故本题答案为C。

知识模块：推断题听力原文：W: Where have you been?M: Where have I been? I was wondering the same thing about you.3．What does the man want to know?A．He won’t tell the woman where he has been.B．He wants to know where the woman has been.C．He is asking the woman whether she saw the thing he’s looking for.正确答案：B解析：对话中男士说“我也在纳闷同一件事”，即也想问女士在哪儿。

2024年高等教育自学考试自考《英语二》试卷与参考答案

2024年高等教育自学考试自考《英语二》模拟试卷与参考答案一、阅读判断（共10分）第一题Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage:In recent years, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and access information. However, along with its numerous benefits, the internet also brings along a set of challenges and risks. One of the most significant concerns is the issue of online privacy.The internet allows users to share personal information with ease. While this can be advantageous in certain situations, it also exposes individuals to potential privacy breaches. Cybercriminals often target unsuspecting users to steal sensitive data such as bank account details, credit card information, and social security numbers.To protect their privacy, individuals need to be cautious about the information they share online. They should only provide personal details onsecure websites and use strong passwords for their online accounts. Additionally, it is important to keep software and security systems up to date to prevent cyberattacks.Despite the risks, the internet continues to offer numerous advantages. It has made communication faster and more convenient. People can now connect with friends and family across the globe through social media platforms and instant messaging apps. It has also facilitated access to a vast amount of information, enabling users to learn and grow in their respective fields.1、The internet has become a crucial part of our lives.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not mentionedD. Opposite to the passage2、Sharing personal information online can be dangerous.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not mentionedD. Opposite to the passage3、It is important to use strong passwords for online accounts.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not mentionedD. Opposite to the passage4、The internet has made communication faster.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not mentionedD. Opposite to the passage5、The passage focuses on the risks of using the internet.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not mentionedD. Opposite to the passageAnswers:1、A2、A3、A4、A5、B第二题Reading ComprehensionPlease read the following passage and then answer the questions by choosing the best answer (T for True, F for False).Passage:In recent years, the importance of lifelong learning has been increasingly recognized. Many adults are returning to school to further their education, either through traditional college programs or through self-study. One of the most popular self-study options is the Self-Testing Examination (STE) for Higher Education, commonly known as “Self-Taught Examination.”The Self-Taught Examination is a form of self-study examination for higher education in China, which allows individuals to assess their knowledge and skills in specific subjects without attending regular classes. It is particularly beneficial for working adults who want to enhance their professional qualifications or simply gain a deeper understanding of a subject.The examination is divided into different levels, with Level Two being the second level of difficulty. English is one of the subjects offered in this level. The English Level Two examination focuses on practical communication skills and the ability to understand and produce written English.1、The Self-Testing Examination is a traditional college program that requires regular classes to be attended.2、The Self-Taught Examination is only available for students in China.3、The English Level Two examination is designed to improve practical communication skills and the ability to write in English.4、The Self-Taught Examination is not suitable for working adults who want to enhance their professional qualifications.5、The Self-Testing Examination is the only way for adults to further theireducation in China.Answers:1、F2、F3、T4、F5、F二、阅读理解（共10分）Title: Higher Education Self-study Examination Test Paper for English Level 2Part II: Reading ComprehensionPassage:The Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing the way we communicate, access information, and conduct business. One of the most significant impacts of the Internet is the rise of social media platforms. These platforms have transformed the way people interact, share information, and express themselves. However, the rapid growth of social media has also raised concerns about privacy, security, and the potential for misinformation.The following article discusses the benefits and challenges of social media in the modern age.Article:The Benefits and Challenges of Social MediaSocial media has brought numerous benefits to society. It has democratized information, allowing individuals to access a wide range of content and perspectives from around the world. This has led to increased awareness and understanding of global issues. Additionally, social media has provided a platform for marginalized groups to voice their concerns and advocate for change.On the other hand, social media also poses several challenges. One of the most pressing concerns is privacy. Many users are unaware of the extent to which their personal information is being collected and used by social media platforms. Another challenge is the spread of misinformation, which can have serious consequences, such as influencing elections and undermining public health initiatives.Question:What is one of the main concerns raised by the article about the use of social media?A)The decline of face-to-face communicationB)The spread of misinformationC)The difficulty in finding reliable news sourcesD)The cost of maintaining social media accountsE)The lack of privacy protection for usersAnswer:B) The spread of misinformation三、概况段落大意和补全句子（共10分）第一题Read the following paragraph and then answer the questions that follow.In the modern era, the role of technology in education has become increasingly significant. With the advent of online learning platforms and digital resources, students now have access to a wealth of information and tools that can enhance their learning experience. However, this convenience also brings challenges, such as the potential for distractions and the need for self-discipline. As a result, educators must adapt their teaching methods to incorporate technology effectively while maintaining a focus on student engagement and academic integrity.Questions:1、The paragraph discusses the impact of technology on education by mentioning its:a)Increased costb)Availability of informationc)Decreasing teacher-student interactiond)Negative influence on student discipline2、According to the paragraph, what is one of the challenges brought by the use of technology in education?a)The need for more physical textbooksb)The risk of student lazinessc)The potential for distractionsd)The difficulty in assessing student progress3、The paragraph suggests that educators need to:a)Eliminate technology from the classroomb)Focus solely on traditional teaching methodsc)Adapt teaching methods to incorporate technologyd)Increase the number of students in each class4、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a result of the integration of technology in education?a)Improved student engagementb)Increased academic dishonestyc)Enhanced learning resourcesd)Reduced need for libraries5、The paragraph implies that maintaining a focus on what aspect is crucial in the use of technology in education?a)Teacher salariesb)Student attendancec)Academic integrityd)Classroom sizeAnswers:1、b) Availability of information2、c) The potential for distractions3、c) Adapt teaching methods to incorporate technology4、b) Increased academic dishonesty5、c) Academic integrity第二题Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The rapid development of technology has greatly impacted the way we live and work. One of the most significant changes is the advent of the internet, which has revolutionized the way we access information and communicate with others. This essay discusses the benefits and challenges of living in the digital age.1、The passage primarily focuses on the impact of technology on:a)Educationb)Communicationc)Transportationd)HealthcareAnswer: b) Communication2、The author mentions that the internet has “revolutionized the way we access information.” What does this imply about the internet’s role in our lives?a)It has made information more accessible.b)It has eliminated the need for traditional libraries.c)It has made information less reliable.d)It has reduced the need for face-to-face interactions.Answer: a) It has made information more accessible.3、The passage states that the digital age has both “benefits and challenges.” What are two challenges mentioned in the passage?a)Information overload and loss of privacyb)Increased social isolation and reduced attention spansc)The decline of face-to-face communication and the rise of cyberbullyingd)Job displacement and the loss of traditional cultural practicesAnswer: a) Information overload and loss of privacy4、According to the author, what is one of the main benefits of living in the digital age?a)Enhanced productivity in the workplaceb)Improved access to educational resourcesc)Greater opportunities for social networkingd) A more sustainable way of livingAnswer: b) Improved access to educational resources5、The author concludes by suggesting that despite the challenges, the digital age offers many opportunities. What is the author’s overall attitude towards the digital age?a)Cautious optimismb)Pessimistic skepticismc)Indifferent resignationd)Passionate enthusiasmAnswer: a) Cautious optimism四、填空补文（共10分）Read the following passage and complete the sentences by choosing the most suitable words or phrases from the list given below.After graduating from high school, many students choose to further their education through self-study examinations (SSEs). One of the most popular SSEs in China is the National Self-study Examination for Higher Education (NSEE). The NSEE offers a wide range of subjects, including English. The English section, known as English Level 2, is particularly challenging and requires a solid foundation in the language.The English Level 2 examination tests the candidate’s ability to understand and use English in practical situations. It consists of four parts: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and translation. Below is a passage that needs to be completed with the appropriate words or phrases.Many students find the__________section of the English Level 2 examination the most difficult. They often struggle with understanding the meaning of complex sentences and identifying the main ideas of a passage. To improve their reading skills, candidates are advised to practice regularly and expand their vocabulary.1.The__________section requires candidates to listen to a variety of accents and comprehend spoken English.2.The__________section tests candidates’ ability to read and understanda range of texts, including academic articles, news reports, and literature.3.The__________section challenges candidates to express their thoughts clearly and coherently in English.4.The__________section involves translating a passage from Chinese to English or vice versa.5.Candidates are encouraged to practice__________and__________to improve their reading skills.List of options:a) listening comprehensionb) reading comprehensionc) writingd) translatione) vocabularyf) grammarg) pronunciationh) regular practiceAnswer key:1.a2.b3.c4.d5.e, h五、填词补文（共15分）第一题阅读内容：After spending a long day at work, Sarah decided to take a break and relax. She had been looking forward to this moment for hours. She turned on her favorite music, sat down on the couch, and began to read a book that had been on her shelf for months. The story was captivating, and she found herself completely immersed in it.As she continued to read, she noticed a word that she wasn’t sure of. She paused to think about its meaning and context. Here’s the paragraph with the missing words:“After f inishing her dinner, she decided to take a short walk. The weather was perfect, with a gentle breeze and the sun setting beautifully in the background. She walked for about 20 minutes, enjoying the peacefulness of the neighborhood. Then, she decided to stop by the park. She sat on a bench and watched the children play. The laughter was infectious, and she couldn’t help but smile. As she watched, she noticed a group of teenagers playing basketball. Their skills were impressive, and she was amazed at how they moved so effortlessly. She realized that she hadn’t been to the park in a long time. It was a great way to end her evening.”Now, please fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the list below:1、_________ the children play.2、The weather was perfect, with a gentle breeze and the_________setting beautifully in the background.3、She walked for about 20 minutes, enjoying the peacefulness of the neighborhood.4、She sat on a bench and watched _________.5、Their skills were impressive, and she was amazed at how they _________.答案：1、watching2、sun3、sunset4、the teenagers5、moved第二题Read the following passage and choose the most appropriate word to fill in each of the blanks. Each blank will have four options to choose from.Passage:In the small coastal town of Seabreeze, the local library was a hub of community activity. It was known for its cozy atmosphere and extensive collection of books. Every Thursday evening, a group of eager readers would gather to discuss the latest bestsellers. The library also hosted various workshops and events, which were always well-attended.One day, the librarian, Mrs. Johnson, noticed that the attendance at the workshops was dropping. She decided to take action and came up with a new idea to boost interest. She planned to organize a “Book Swap” event, where readers could exchange their favorite books with others.The first “Book Swap” event was a great success. The library was filled with people of all ages, from children to grandparents. The atmosphere was lively, and the exchange of books was seamless. However, Mrs. Johnson realized that she needed a better way to organize the event.1、She began by creating a list of categories for the books, such as “Mystery,” “Romance,” and “Science Fiction.” This made it easier for readers to find books that matched their interests.2、Next, she thought of a way to track the books that were being swapped. She decided to use a simple spreadsheet to keep a record of the exchanges.3、To encourage more people to participate, Mrs. Johnson offered small prizes for those who brought the most interesting books or who engaged in the most meaningful discussions.4、She also reached out to local schools and community centers to promote the event and invite more people to join in the fun.5、The “Book Swap” event has become a monthly tradition at the Seabreeze Library, and it has greatly contributed to the revitalization of the community.Choose the most appropriate word to fill in each blank:1、A) categories B) organize C) interesting D) promote2、A) creating B) record C) discuss D) search3、A) prizes B) ideas C) books D) discussions4、A) schools B) promote C) organize D) encourage5、A) tradition B) event C) collection D) atmosphereAnswers:1、A) categories2、B) record3、A) prizes4、B) promote5、A) tradition六、完型补文（共15分）第一题阅读内容：In the modern world, communication is more important than ever. With the advancement of technology, people can connect with each other across the globe in seconds. However, effective communication is not just about speaking or writing. It involves listening, understanding, and responding appropriately. In this passage, we will explore the importance of communication in various aspects of life.1._(1)__A. Communication is the key to success in business.B. Communication skills are essential for personal relationships.C. Effective communication can lead to better health outcomes.D. Communication is vital in educational settings.2._(2)__A. Good communication skills can help resolve conflicts.B. Communication is necessary for staying updated with current events.C. Effective communication can improve one’s self-confidence.D. Communication is crucial for managing time effectively.3._(3)__A. Verbal communication is the most important form of communication.B. Non-verbal communication is more effective than verbal communication.C. Listening is just as important as speaking in communication.D. Writing skills are not necessary for effective communication.4._(4)__A. Effective communication can lead to better teamwork.B. Communication is unnecessary in a well-organized workplace.C. Communication can be a barrier to productivity.D. Communication is only important in personal relationships.5._(5)__A. Improving communication skills is beneficial for everyone.B. Communication is not important in the digital age.C. Effective communication is only important for professionals.D. Communication skills cannot be improved with practice.答案：1.B2.A3.C4.A5.A第二题Read the following passage and choose the best word for each blank from the list given below the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D) on Answer Sheet 2.Many people believe that 1, the ability to learn, is one of the most important skills we can possess. However, not everyone is born with the same natural talent for learning. While some individuals can quickly grasp new concepts and master complex information, others find it much more challenging.The process of learning can be influenced by various factors. 2, the right environment plays a crucial role in fostering a love for knowledge and curiosity. For instance, parents who encourage their children to explore and ask questions are more likely to raise a generation of lifelong learners.Moreover, the way we approach learning also matters. 3, a positive attitude towards learning can make the process more enjoyable and less stressful. When we view challenges as opportunities for growth, we are more likely to persistand eventually succeed.Here are some tips to enhance your learning experience:1.4, make sure you have a quiet and comfortable study space. This will help you focus better and absorb information more effectively.2.5, engage in active learning. Instead of passively reading or listening, try to engage with the material by taking notes, asking questions, and discussing it with others.3.Keep a balanced lifestyle. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and proper nutrition can all contribute to better cognitive function and, consequently, improved learning.4.Set realistic goals and celebrate your progress. This will help you stay motivated and focused on your learning journey.5.Finally, be patient with yourself. Learning is a gradual process, and it’s normal to encounter setbacks along the way. Remember that each challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow.Now, read the passage again and complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate words from the list below.1.The key to successful learning is (A) natural talent (B) perseverance (C) a supportive environment (D) constant practice2.A child’s curiosity can be (A) nurtured (B) hindered (C) ignored (D) discouraged3.A positive mindset can (A) improve (B) hinder (C) have no effect on (D) determine the outcome of4.To enhance your learning, it is important to (A) create a conducive study environment (B) avoid distractions (C) study for long hours (D) rely solely on textbooks5.To maintain a healthy learning process, you should (A) take regular breaks(B) avoid exercise (C) consume excessive caffeine (D) skip mealsAnswers:1.C2.A3.A4.A5.A七、写作（30分）Task:Write an essay of approximately 200 words on the following topic:“Education has always been a vital factor in personal development and societal progress. With the rapid development of technology, online education has become increasingly popular. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online education, and give your own opinion on whether it is a positive or n egative change.”Example:In recent years, the advent of online education has revolutionized the waywe acquire knowledge. On the one hand, online education offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it provides flexibility in terms of time and location. Students can attend classes from the comfort of their homes, which is particularly beneficial for those with busy schedules. Moreover, online platforms often offer a wide range of resources and interactive tools that can enhance the learning experience.However, there are also some drawbacks to online education. One major concern is the lack of face-to-face interaction, which can lead to feelings of isolation and reduced social skills. Additionally, self-discipline and time management are crucial for online learners, as they need to stay motivated and focused without the guidance of a traditional classroom environment.In my opinion, online education is a positive change. While it does have its drawbacks, the flexibility and accessibility it offers far outweigh the negatives. With the right mindset and support, online education can empower individuals to pursue their dreams and contribute to societal progress.Analysis:The essay presents a clear and concise argument about the advantages and disadvantages of online education. The writer begins by acknowledging the rapid development of technology and its impact on education. The advantages of online education are highlighted first, such as flexibility and access to a wide range of resources. The disadvantages are then mentioned, such as the lack of face-to-face interaction and the need for self-discipline. The writer concludesby expressing their own opinion, emphasizing the positive aspects of online education while acknowledging its challenges.The essay follows a logical structure, with clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The writer uses appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to convey their ideas effectively. Overall, the essay demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic and provides a balanced perspective on the issue.。

高等教育自学考试自考《英语二》模拟试题与参考答案

高等教育自学考试自考《英语二》模拟试题与参考答案一、阅读判断（共10分）第一题Reading PassageThe following passage is followed by some questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer and mark it on your answer sheet.The rise of online learning has transformed the way students access education. With the advent of the internet, students can now attend classes from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for commuting and providing a flexible schedule that fits their lifestyle. However, despite the benefits, there are concerns about the effectiveness of online learning and its impact on students’ social skills.1.The first sentence of the passage suggests that online learning has:A. Increased the need for commutingB. Made education more accessible to studentsC. Reduced the importance of social skills in educationD. Led to a decrease in the quality of education2.The word “advent” in the second sentence is closest in meaning to:A. ArrivalB. DeclineC. DisappearanceD. Elimination3.The passage indicates that online learning:A. Requires students to attend classes in personB. Offers a more rigid schedule than traditional educationC. Has no negative effects on students’ social skillsD. Is solely beneficial for students with flexible lifestyles4.The author’s attitude towards the effectiveness of online learning can be described as:A. SupportiveB. CriticalC. IndifferentD. Curious5.The passage concludes by discussing:A. The benefits of online learningB. The challenges of online learningC. The importance of social skills in online learningD. The future of online learningAnswers:1.B2.A3.B4.B5.B第二题Read the following passage and answer the questions below by choosing “TRUE” or “FALSE”.The Global English Language Testing System (GE LTS) is an international standardized test designed to measure the English language proficiency ofnon-native speakers. It is recognized by many educational institutions and employers worldwide as an indicator of English language ability.1、The GE LTS is specifically designed for native English speakers to assess their language proficiency.Answer: FALSE2、The GE LTS is accepted by educational institutions in some parts of the world but not globally.Answer: FALSE3、The GE LTS is used by employers to evaluate the English language skills of job applicants.Answer: TRUE4、The GE LTS is an exam that can only be taken in English-speaking countries.Answer: FALSE5、The GE LTS is designed to test both written and spoken English skills.Answer: FALSE二、阅读理解（共10分）Passage:In recent years, online education has gained immense popularity worldwide. This shift is largely attributed to the convenience it offers and the flexibility it provides to students. Online courses cover a wide range of subjects, from technical skills to creative arts, and are available to anyone with an internet connection.One of the advantages of online education is that it allows students to learn at their own pace. Unlike traditional classroom settings, online courses do not follow a strict timeline, giving students the freedom to study whenever and wherever they wish. Additionally, online learning platforms often provide interactive content and resources, such as videos, quizzes, and forums, to enhance the learning experience.However, some experts argue that online education may not be suitable for everyone. They point out that lack of face-to-face interaction and the potential for distractions at home can hinder a student’s learning process. Moreover, not all online courses are of high quality, and some may not be recognized by employers or educational institutions.Questions:1.What is the main topic of the passage?A) The benefits of traditional classroom settingsB) The rise of online education and its advantagesC) The challenges faced by online educationD) The importance of face-to-face interaction in learning2.According to the passage, what is one of the advantages of online education?A) It requires strict adherence to a fixed timelineB) It encourages face-to-face interaction between studentsC) It allows students to learn at their own paceD) It guarantees high-quality education for all students3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential drawback of online education?A) Lack of face-to-face interactionB) Potential for distractions at homeC) High-quality education for all studentsD) Learning at a slower pace4.What is the author’s opinion about online education?A) It is superior to traditional classroom settingsB) It is not suitable for everyoneC) It should be bannedD) It is only beneficial for technical skills5.The passage suggests that:A) Online education will replace traditional classroom settings in the futureB) Online courses are recognized by all employers and educational institutionsC) Online education is t he only way to learn at one’s own paceD) Online education is not suitable for all students, but it has its advantagesAnswer:1.B2.C3.C4.B5.D三、概况段落大意和补全句子（共10分）第一题Read the following passage and complete the sentences below.Passage:The Open Univer sity’s self-study examination, known as the Open University Qualification (OUQ), is a flexible and accessible way for students to gain academic qualifications. This system allows individuals to study at their own pace, in their own time, and at a location convenient for them. The OUQ covers a wide range of subjects, including arts, sciences, business, and technology. One of the most popular subjects is English, known as “English Two” in the self-study examination. The English Two exam is designed to test st udents’ ability to understand and use written and spoken English effectively. It covers a variety of topics, such as grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The exam is divided into two parts: the written exam and thepractical exam. The written exam consists of multiple-choice questions and essay questions, while the practical exam evaluates students’ speaking and listening skills. The OUQ in English Two is a valuable opportunity for students to enhance their language proficiency and prepare for further academic or professional pursuits.1.The Open University’s self-study examination is known as the _______.Answer: Open University Qualification (OUQ)2.One of the advantages of the OUQ system is that students can study _______. Answer: at their own pace, in their own time, and at a location convenient for them3.The English Two exam is designed to test students’ ability to _______. Answer: understand and use written and spoken English effectively4.The exam is divided into two parts: the_______and the practical exam. Answer: written exam5.The written exam includes_______questions.Answer: multiple-choice and essaySecond Question: Summarize the Main Ideas and Complete the Sentences Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Each question requires you to summarize the main idea of the given paragraph and complete an incomplete sentence based on the information provided in the text. There are five questions in total.Passage:In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards remote learning, drivenby advancements in technology and changes in lifestyle. Universities and colleges around the world have started to offer online courses that allow students to study from any location with internet access. These programs are especially beneficial for adult learners who may have work or family commitments that prevent them from attending traditional classes. However, while online education offers unprecedented flexibility, it also presents challenges such as the need for strong self-discipline and the risk of feeling isolated from the learning community. To overcome these challenges, educational institutions are incorporating more interactive elements into their online curricula, such as discussion forums and virtual classrooms, to foster a sense of community among remote learners.1、Summarize the main idea of the passage above and complete the following sentence: Online education is becoming increasingly popular due to_______and _______; however, it also poses challenges like_______and _______.Answer: Online education is becoming increasingly popular due to technological advancements and lifestyle changes; however, it also poses challenges like the need for strong self-discipline and the risk of isolation.2、Summarize the benefit mentioned for adult learners and complete the sentence: One significant advantage of online courses for adult learners is that they can _______.Answer: One significant advantage of online courses for adult learners is that they can study despite having work or family commitments.3、Summarize the challenges faced by online students and complete the sentence: The two main challenges that online students might encounter include_______and _______.Answer: The two main challenges that online students might encounter include the need for strong self-discipline and the risk of feeling isolated.4、Summarize what educational institutions are doing to help online students feel more connected and complete the sentence: To enhance the sense of community among remote learners, universities are including more_______in their online programs.Answer: To enhance the sense of community among remote learners, universities are including more interactive elements in their online programs.5、Summarize the example given for fostering community and complete the sentence: Examples of interactive elements that can help foster a sense of community include_______and _______.Answer: Examples of interactive elements that can help foster a sense of community include discussion forums and virtual classrooms.This fabricated content is designed to meet the requirements you specified, and the answers are provided directly below each question.四、填空补文（共10分）Read the following passage and complete the sentences with the appropriate words from the list below. Each word may be used only once.The rapid development of technology has greatly changed the way we live and work. One of the most significant changes is the rise of the internet and social media. These platforms have not only made communication easier, but they have also transformed the way we access information and share ideas. Here is an example of how social media has impacted the world:In the past, news and information were primarily spread through traditional media outlets such as newspapers, radio, and television. However, with the advent of social media, the flow of information has become much more dynamic. Now, anyone with an internet connection can become a publisher and share their thoughts and experiences with a global audience. This has led to a more democratized information landscape, where the power to disseminate news and ideas is not limited to a few elite groups.Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.1.The rise of the internet and social media has________communication between people.a) facilitatedb) complicatedc) slowed downd) reversed2.In the past, news was mainly distributed through________media outlets.a) digitalb) traditionalc) electronicd) online3.With the advent of social media, the flow of information has become ________.a) staticb) less dynamicc) more dynamicd) unpredictable4.Social media platforms have enabled anyone with an internet connection to________their thoughts and experiences.a) storeb) sharec) deleted) save5.The power to disseminate news and ideas has now been________to a few elite groups.a) transferredb) limitedc) widenedd) narrowedAnswers:1.a) facilitated2.b) traditional3.c) more dynamic4.b) share5.d) narrowed五、填词补文（共15分）第一题阅读以下短文，根据上下文填写空缺的单词或短语。

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《英语（二）》模拟卷五第一部分选择题阅读判断（本大题共10小题，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。

在答题卡相应位置上讲答案选项涂黑。

未涂、错误、多涂均无分。

Red Nose DayRed Nose Day (RND) is a well-known event in the UK. The aim of the day is to raise money for Comic Relief. This is a charity that helps people in need in Africa and in the UK.Comic Relief was started in 1985 by Richard Curtis. He wrote the famous films "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and “Notting Hill". Richard started Comic Relief in response to the severe famine in Ethiopia. It's called Red Nose Day as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear! The money made from selling red noses goes to the charity.Red Nose Day takes place every two years in the spring. It is now so well established that many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday.The slogan for the last RND was "Do Something Funny for Money. "The money that was collected was used to help fund projects in such areas as education and mental health. Money-raising events take place on this day all over the country and many schools participate. People also donate money by post, inbanks, by phone using a credit card and online.In the evening of Red Nose Day a telethon tales place on the BBC TV channels. This is like a television marathon(马拉松) that shows some of the events of the day and reports how the money raised will be spent. People also upload videos of local charity events onto the Internet.So, if you are ever in the UK on Red Nose Day, you will know why you find normal people wearing red noses and doing silly things! It's all for a good cause!1.Red Nose Day is a famous event in Britain. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2. Comic Relief aims to help people all over the world. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given3. Richard Curtis is a well-known actor and film director. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given4. Many people wear a red nose on Red Nose Day. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5. Red Nose Day takes place every year. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. Red Nose Day has become an official national holiday. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7.The funnier people they look, the more money they collect. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8. People give money to Comic Relief in many ways. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given9. Many schools take part in the money-raising events on Red Nose Day. ( )A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. The Red Nose Day telethon has attracted lots of film stars.()A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given二、阅读选择(本大题共5小题,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)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。

未涂、错涂、多涂均无分。

Those Who Ride on Two WheelsIn the United States there are six million tennis players and twelve million golfers. These figures would not surprise most people. But many would be surprised to learn that twenty million Americans ride motorcycles (摩托车). Few people realize that motorcycling is fast becoming one of America's most popular sports.According to the Cycle News, many kinds of people enjoy motorcycling. They include black people and white people, businessmen, professionals, and blue-collar workers. Among them, about 55% are businessmen, 3% are in the professions and 9% in government service.Such information is offered by the Cycle News in the hope of improving the general public's impression of the sport. The public has tended to believe that all motorcyclists are wild and lawless young men.There are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. A motorcyclist's appearance has something to do with this dislike. Motorcyclists often look dirty; in fact, they are dirt. On the road, there is little to protect them from mud. For practical reasons, they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason, motorcyclists usually wear dark colors. Perhaps this helps to explain why they are sometimes suspected of having bad natures.Probably motorcycles themselves also produce anger and fear. They are noisy, though some trucks are even noisier. But trucks are acceptable because they perform a needed service. Motorcycles, on the other hand, make an uncomfortable noise Just to give their riders pleasure. Roaring along quiet streets, they wake sleeping families and make babies cry.Yet, as motorcycling becomes more and more common, it will be interesting to see how people in general feel about the sport. Perhaps it will someday become as 'respectable' as tennis or golf 11, According to the text, more and more Americans like. ( )A playing tennisB playing golf C. motorcycling D car-racing12, According to the Cycle News, over half of the motorcyclists are ____. ( )A. black people B white people C businessmen D professionals13. The Cycle News wants to____. ( )A. make motorcyclists lawful citizensB. improve the image of motorcyclingC. persuade people to buy motorcyclesD. raise the status ofblue-collar workers14, Motorcyclists usually wear dark colors because____. ( )A. they want tobe respectableB. they want to be impressiveC the colors look different D. the colors suit their sport15, Some people dislike the motorcycle because it is____. ( )A noisy B. he C costly D Illegal第二部分:非选择题三、概括段落大意和补全句子(本大题共10小题,每题1分,共10分)你怎么不去阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务:(1)从第16-20题后所给的6个选项中为第①⑤段每段选择1个正确的小标题:(2)从第21-25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。