2014年4月自考英语二试题及答案

2014年4月自考英语二00015试题及答案

第一部分：阅读判断（10*1分）

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.

It 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’s hard to find a safe environment for running.

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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

10. Running means more than a sport.

A. True B. False C. Not Given

第二部分： 阅读选择（5*2）

Kindness or 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 boy 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

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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. didn’t have enough money B. didn’t have his money on him

C. forgot to ask his mum for money D. had lost his money in the sore

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

第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子（10*1）

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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

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 muscle help us _________________.

25. Smiling uses less energy than ___________________.

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

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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

第四部分：填句补文（5*2）

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.

第五部分：填词补文（10*1.5）

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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

B. courage

C. careful

D. growth

E. wise

F. takes

G. sadness

H. set

I. poses

J. always

K. uncomfortable

L. mentally

第六部分：完型补文（10*1.5）

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) lone 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 find 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 (clear) are. 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.

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第七部分：短文写作（30分）

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？

答案：

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With the popularization of computer and Internet, it is as

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