自学考试00015英语[二]练习试题.doc

英语（二）练习十二（Unit 12）一、阅读判断 1、 Moderate Earthquake Strikes EnglandA moderate earthquake struck parts of southeast England on 28 April 2007, toppling chimneys from houses and rousing residents from their beds. Several thousand people were left without power in Kent County. One woman suffered minor head and neck injuries.It felt as if the whole house was being slid across like a fun-fair ride, said the woman.The British Geological Survey said the 4. 3-magnitude quake struck at 8:19 a.m. and was centered under the English Channel, about 8.5 miles south of Dover and near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel.Witnesses said cracks appeared in walls and chimneys collapsed across the county. Residents said the tremor had lasted for about 10 to 15 seconds.I was lying in bed and it felt as if someone had just got up from bed next to me. said Hendrick van Eck, 27, of Canterbury about 60 miles southeast of London. I then heard the sound of cracking, and it was getting heavier and heavier. It felt as if someone was at the end of my bed hopping up and down.There are thousands of moderate quakes on this scale around the world each year, but they are rare in Britain. The April 28 quake was the strongest in Britain since 2002 when a 4.8-magnitude quake struck the central England city of Birmingham.The countrys strongest earthquake took place in the North Sea in 1931, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale. British Geological Survey scientist Roger Musson said the quake took place on 28 April in an area that had seen several of the biggest earthquakes ever to strike Britain, including one in 1580 that caused damage in London and was felt in France. Musson predicted that it was only a matter of time before another earthquake struck this part of England. However, people should not be scared too much by this prediction, Musson said, as the modern earthquake warning system of Britain should be able to detect a forthcoming quake and announce it several hours before it takes place. This would allow time for people to evacuate and reduce damage to the minimum. 、France and several other European countries sent their medical teams to work side by side with the British doctors. （） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、Many walls and chimneys were damaged during this quake.（） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、The countrys strongest earthquake took place in London in 1580.（） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、Musson predicted that another earthquake would occur in southeast England sooner or later. （） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、It can be inferred from the passage that England is rarely hit by high magnitude earthquakes. （） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、The modern earthquake warning system of Britain could detect a forthcoming quake. （） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、During the April 28 earthquake, the whole England was left without power. （） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、The Channel Tunnel was closed for 10 hours after the earthquake occurred. （） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、It was reported that one lady had got her head and neck injured, but not seriously. （） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 、The April 28 quake was stronger than the one of 2002.（） A、Right B、Wrong C、Not mentioned 二、概况段落大意和补全句子 1、 Boredom at Work You might find yourself staring at the clock, willing it to move faster so the boring workday will finally end. If your job offers little in the way of stimulation, there are steps you can take inside and outside the workplace. If youre bored with your job, it could be a sign that youve mastered the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge. You might not have been in your position long enough to request a promotion. Still, you can take steps to enhance your current role. Ask your boss if there are any projects you can help with. Volunteer to train less experienced colleagues. Youll feel more stimulated at work and also increase your chances of future advancement. If you feel there is nothing left to learn in your present position, take steps to increase your knowledge. Your companys website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods, with your managers permission. Enroll in training classes your company offers in areas that interest you. You also can pursue educational opportunities outside of the workplace, such as college classes, industry-specific training programs or self-improvement courses. If the knowledge you acquire doesnt help you in your present position, it might eventually help you move into a more fulfilling position. Look for ways to challenge yourself. If your job involves performing repetitive tasks, set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task during the course of a shift. This will give you something to shoot for. If you have co-workers who perform the same tasks, make a friendly wager to see who can do the most. Youll form stronger bonds with your colleagues, and your employer is likely to notice your increased productivity. According to psychotherapist and career coach Nina Ham, boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. Finding sources of stimulation outside of work can have a positive impact on your attitude toward your job. Seeking counseling for an emotional issue can also be of benefit. If your personal life is going well and nothing you try seems to improve your engagement level at work, it might be time to consider a job or even a career change.16. Paragraph _17. Paragraph _18. Paragraph _19. Paragraph _20. Paragraph _A. Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life.B. With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge.C. You can take steps to enhance your current role.D. Promotion is the most important factor that affects peoples attitude towards work.E. Look for ways to challenge yourself.F. Being bored at work can be a miserable experience.21. If your job offers you little stimulation, there are steps you can take_.22. If youre bored with your job, it shows that youve mastered_.23. With your managers permission, you can take your companys online courses during_.24. If your job involves _, set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task.25. Its said that boredom at work might indicate_.A. strong desire for friendly relationshipsB. your slow periodsC. dissatisfaction with your personal lifeD. the basic requirementsE. performing repetitive tasksF. inside and outside the workplace 、21. 、22. 、23. 、24. 、25. 、16. 、17. 、18. 、19. 、20. 三、填词补文 1、 Talking to Kids about SARSSchool age children may be learning about SARS from adults and the media, but may not know what to make of the situation, says a national health charity.The Lung Association says parents should take time to talk to their _31_ and explain the facts about SARS and how to avoid the illness.The following is based on recommendations _32_ Thursday by the Lung Association:Ask your children if they have heard _33_ SARS at school, from friends, from TV, etc. Finding out what they already know can be a good _34_ to start the conversation and to clear away any wrong ideas they might have about the illness and how it is spread.School age children are usually old _35_ to understand concepts such as getting sick from germs and how to avoid illness. A simple reminder _36_ to cough on people and to wash their hands often may be sufficient for younger kids. All children should be shown how to _37_ their hands properly.Remember to keep it simple so _38_ not to overwhelm children with information, but answer them truthfully. Kids can tell when youre not being honest or if yourre hiding something, and sometimes the unknown can be more frightening than the _39_ . Parents with anxious children will know how their kids will handle information on SARS and can tailor their discussion accordingly.One way to explain the illness is to tell children that SARS is like a bad breathing problem. It is _40_ from a cold, but people can catch it in the same wayssuch as coughing on someone, not washing your hands or sharing a glass with a sick person.A. about E. not I. howB. different F. truth J. washC. as G. children K. passD. way H. enough L. released 、31. 、32. 、33. 、34. 、35. 、36. 、37. 、38. 、39. 、40. 答案部分 一、阅读判断 1、 【正确答案】 C 【答案解析】 题干表达的意思是：法国和其他几个欧洲国家派遣他们的医疗队去英国与当地的医生并肩工作。这一内容短文中找不到。答案为C。 【答疑编号10344770】 、 【正确答案】 A 【答案解析】 根据短文第四段目击者对当时地震的描述许多墙上出现了裂痕，烟囱倒塌。由此我们可以知道，题干说法符合文意。答案为A。 【答疑编号10344771】 、 【正确答案】 B 【答案解析】 题干所说的英国最强烈的地震于1580年发生在伦敦，这与短文表述的事实不符。短文第七段第一句明白无误地说，英国最强烈的地震于1931年发生在北海。题句表达的信息是错误的。答案为B。 【答疑编号10344772】 、 【正确答案】 A 【答案解析】 题干说Musson预言在英格兰东南部迟早将发生另一次地震。这一说法与短文最后一段第三句所表达的意思相符。答案为A。 【答疑编号10344773】 、 【正确答案】 A 【答案解析】 短文第六段第一句说，全球每年发生强度为里氏4级左右的地震有几千次，但是这种中等强度的地震在英格兰很少发生。据此，读者可以容易地推断出，高震级的地震在英格兰就更少见了。答案为A。 【答疑编号10344774】 、 【正确答案】 A 【答案解析】 文章最后两句谈到了英国的现代地震预警系统。这一系统能在地震发生前几小时发出警报，帮助人们逃生。因此题干内容正确。答案为A。 【答疑编号10344775】 、 【正确答案】 B 【答案解析】 题干说2007年4月28日的地震致使全英格兰都停电，与短文第一段第一句表达的内容不符。短文说地震殃及英格兰东南部的肯特郡部分地区，电力中断，几千名居民无电可用。所以，题干是错误的。答案为B。 【答疑编号10344776】 、 【正确答案】 C 【答案解析】 本题所说的意思是：地震发生后，海峡隧道关闭了10小时。题干表达的内容短文中找不到。答案为C。 【答疑编号10344777】 、 【正确答案】 A 【答案解析】 题干的意思是：地震中一个妇女的头部和颈部受了点轻伤。题句表达的意思与第一段最后一句表达的内容相符。答案为A。 【答疑编号10344778】 、 【正确答案】 B 【答案解析】 本题考查对文章细节的理解。第六段中the April 28 quake was the strongest in Britain since 2002即发生在四月二十八日的地震是自2002年发生在英国中部伯明翰的4.8级地震以来最为强烈的一次。换句话说，2002年发生的地震比这次的强烈。另外，在第三段我们可以找到，四月二十八日的地震是4.3级。因此题干内容与文意相反。答案为B。 【答疑编号10344779】 二、概况段落大意和补全句子 1、 【正确答案】 F 【答案解析】 第一段最后一句there are steps you can take inside and outside the workplace如果你的工作很难再激发你的热情，采取以下步骤，无论在工作中还是工作以外都能帮助你。答案为F。 【答疑编号10344802】 、 【正确答案】 D 【答案解析】 第二段第一句it could be a sign that youve master the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge 意为如果你对工作感到枯燥，说明你已经掌握了工作要点并且做好了迎接其他挑战的准备。答案为D。 【答疑编号10344803】 、 【正确答案】 B 【答案解析】 第三段第二句Your companys website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods with your managers permission在低潮期你可以征得老板的许可，学习公司网站上提供的在线课程。答案为B。 【答疑编号10344804】 、 【正确答案】 E 【答案解析】 第四段第二句If your job involves performing repetitive tasks, set a quota for如果你的工作是一项重复性的任务，你可以为每次完成这个任务限定时间。答案为E。 【答疑编号10344805】 、 【正确答案】 C 【答案解析】 第五段第一句boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life意为感觉到工作枯燥，也许是你对自己个人生活不满意的一种体现。答案为C。 【答疑编号10344806】 、 【正确答案】 F 【答案解析】 从第一段我们可以找到一些关键的词“the boring workday”，“offers little in the way of stimulation”，由此可以看出本段讲的是关于工作枯燥的问题。只有F选项符合题意。答案为F。 【答疑编号10344797】 、 【正确答案】 C 【答案解析】 上段提出了问题（工作中感觉到了枯燥），本段作者给出了他的建议。第三句为中心句you can take steps to enhance your current role。答案为C。 【答疑编号10344798】 、 【正确答案】 B 【答案解析】 作者接着给出建议，与上一段一样，这个建议也是针对当我们在工作中感觉已经没什么可学时而出现的枯燥情绪。第一句是中心句take steps to increase y