2014年4月自学考试《英语（二）》试题
2014年4月高等教育自学考试《英语（二）》试题
课程代码：00015
I. 阅读判断
Running: Sport or Way of Life?
You go through the channels several times and find that once again there's nothing on TV that interests you. Not a problem! Just put on some running shoes and comfortable clothes and go for a run.
One of the best things about the sport of running is that you don't need expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a safe environment. But don't be fooled into thinking the sport of running is easy. It requires discipline and concentration.
Running is good for you both physically and mentally. It strengthens your heart, lungs, and muscles. It makes you more aware of your body. Running also improves your body so that you don't get sick as easily. It can even help you to stay more focused in school because exercise helps you to think more clearly.
How do you get engaged in the sport if you don't know much about it? Most schools offer running programs. A simple Internet search can help you find some in your area. The programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set practical goals and take care of their bodies.
Runners have great respect for each other because they know how difficult the sport can be. If you go to a race, you'll see people cheering for all the runners. Running isn't always about how fast you are running or how far you're going. It's about getting out there and doing it. Participation is more important than competition, and effort is recognized over talent.
If you're looking for more than just a sport, running may be the perfect choice for you.
1. You may find it interesting to go for a run. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
2. The sport of running is easy. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
3. It is hard to find a safe environment for running. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
4. Running is good to people's body and mind. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
5. A long-distance run is good in many ways. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
6. You can find running programs online. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
7. Running programs set goals for you. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
8. You should go for a run every day. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
9. Runners respect one another as they love the sport. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
I0. Running means more than a sport. （ ）
A. True B. False C. Not Given
II.阅读选择
Kindness of Strangers
At the store where I worked, I noticed a young boy of about ten shopping alone with his school list. He placed everything in his basket and went to the checkout.
The young shop assistant told him the total price, $37.60. The bcy was instantly disappointed and said he had only been given $20. He took out one thing at a time until he got down to his $20. With eyes full of tears, he asked if he could phone his mum to pick him up. When he got through, it appeared that even this was inconvenient for his mother.
He bit hard on his lip to stop the tears and walked outside to wait on the bench in front of the shop. This was all too much for the young assistant who had served him and she said, "I wish I could afford to pay for the rest of his things." One of the other girls said she had a few dollars. Then two others said they could help as well.
These four young girls pooled their money and found that they had more than enough money for the boy's extra purchases. So they upgraded his pens and pencils to top-quality ones, then took the bag out to the boy on the seat. His young face changed from sadness to the most beautiful smile. His mother arrived much later to pick him up. Instead of running to the car, he ran back into the store and called out, "Thank you!"
I was so proud of my team that day. They did something wonderful for that boy and also found the pleasure of giving was as great as receiving.
11. The boy went to the store to（ ）
A. buy a basket B. ask for help
C. shop for school D. make a phone call
12. At the checkout, the boy found that he（ ）
A. did not have enough money
B. did not have his money on him
C. forgot to ask his mum for money
D. had lost his money in the store
13. The boy walked out of the store to（ ）
A. wait for his mum B. rest on the bench
C. get more money D. look for a friend
14. The shop assistants were（ ）
A. curious B. wealthy C. well-trained D. kind-hearted
15. The boy ran back into the store to（ ）
A. do extra shopping B. express his thanks
C. return the money D. take his bag out
III. 概括段落大意和补全句子
Our Muscles
① When we think of muscles, we might often picture a bodybuilder with big arm and leg muscles. But our muscles do not have to look like that to work well.
② As a matter of fact, every time we write our name, we use the 20 different muscles in our hand. Every time our heart beats, we use our cardiac muscle (心肌). When we eat our food, we use our tongue muscles. We even use muscles when we open and close our eyes. In fact, every time we move, we use some of the muscles in our body.
③ A muscle is made of tiny fibers. Fiber is a type of tissue that feels a little like a rubber band. Thousands of these fibers are packed together to make a single muscle. We all have the same number of muscles--about 700 or so. Men and women with big muscles simply have thicker bundles of fibers.
④ There are three different types of muscles in our body. Smooth muscles are the ones that we cannot control. They work quietly to keep our body running. Also, they are the ones that help us to absorb our food. The cardiac muscle.makes the heart pump blood in and out. Skeletal muscles are the ones that we can control. These are the muscles that we use to raise our hands, or ride our bicycles.
⑤ Even our face often uses muscles. But if we want to save our energy, try smiling instead of frowning. Remember that it takes 17 muscles in our face to smile but 43 muscles to frown!
Task 1
A. What a muscle consists of
B. When we use our muscles
C. How people think of muscles
D. What kind of muscles we have
E. Why we have different muscles
F. Why we should smile rather than frown
16. Paragraph ①:
17. Paragraph ②:
18. Paragraph ③:
19. Paragraph ④:
20. Paragraph ⑤:
Task 2
21. Muscles don't have to be very big .
22. Our muscles are working .
23. A single muscle contains .
24. Smooth muscles help us .
25. Smiling uses less energy than .
A. frowning
B. a lot of fibers
C. to digest food
D. to function properly
E. whenever we are happy
F. whenever we do something
IV. 填句补文
Biological Clock
When the sun rises on a warm and sunny day, you can see some flowers open up. When they close late in the afternoon, other flowers open.
Biological rhythms (生物节律), like the opening and closing of flowers, happen all over nature. But not all of them are daily rhythms. Some, like the beating of our heart, happen every second. 26
Scientists use the term biological clock to describe the timing that controls biological rhythms. 27 In some animals it is probably controlled by the brain. In plants and other living things that have no brain, it must be something else.
The migration of animals happens when a signal is sent out. For example, when days become shorter, birds leave the northern parts of the world and fly south where it is warm. 28
Humans also have biological clocks that control their daily rhythms. When people travel by plane from one continent to another, they often cross many time zones. Their internal clocks don't seem to work correctly. We call this jet lag (时差).
29 People who work night shifts also have problems with their biological clocks. They may not be as active as people who work during the daytime.
Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. 30 Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more comfortable and medical treatment more effective.
A. But where can you find it?
B. This makes them feel tired.
C. In the summer they fly back to have babies.
D. We are learning more and more about them.
E. Biological clocks can be adjusted.
F. Other rhythms are based on months, seasons or years.
V. 填词补文
Life is Difficult
What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems cause 31 , anger, fear or despair. These are 32 feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life 33 an endless series of problems, it is 34 difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.
Yet it is in this process of 35 and solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems call forth our 36 and our wisdom. It is only because of problems that we grow 37 and spiritually. When we want to encourage the 38 of the human spirit, we encourage the human capacity to solve problems, just as in school we deliberately 39 problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of confronting and resolving that we learn. It is for this reason that 40 people learn not to fear but actually to welcome problems and actually to welcome the pain of problems.
A. meeting E. wise I. poses
B. courage E takes J. always
C. careful G. sadness K. uncomfortable
D. growth H. set L. mentally
VI. 完形补文
Are There Truths in Dreams?
Imagine waking up after dreaming (dream) about a terrible plane crash. The next day you will make a plane journey that you have 41 (plan) long before. Will you get on the plane?
A survey shows that you may not cancel your trip. But your dream will probably influence your 42 (thought) during the journey. You may feel 43 (worry) and fred the trip much 44 (long) than before. So dreams may influence what we are 45 (real) doing while we are awake.
The explanation of dreams is still a(n) 46 (dear) area. A team of researchers are entering a new field of studies: Do dreams actually influence our 47 (behave)? Over the past few years, they have 48 (do) studies in different cultures and found out that dreams contain some 49 (hide) truths: dreams affect the way people live and work. But researchers also tell people not to be 50 (easy) influenced by their dreams.
VII. 短文写作
51.
某英文报社正在举办题为“E-books or Paper Books?”的征文活动。请就此题目写一篇英文短文应征。内容包括以下两个方面：
•你喜欢电子书还是纸质书？
•理由是什么？
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