2009年1月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试.doc

2009年1月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷（课程代码 00015）本试卷分为两部分，共8页，满分100分；考试时间150分钟。1、第一部分为选择题，应考者必须在“答题卡”上的“选择题答题区”内按要求填涂，答在试卷上无效。2、第二部分为非选择题，应考者必须在“答题卡”上的“非选择题答题区”内按照试题题号顺序直接答题，答在试卷上无效。第一部分 选择题（共50分）I、vocabulary and structure(10 points, 1 point for each item) 从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上讲相应的字母涂黑。1、If you try to learn too many things at a time,you may get_.A. concentrated B. confusedC. confirmed D. convinced2、Whenever I go out to dinner with him, I always _paying the bill.A. end up B.arrive atC. drop out D.give off3、 You should help them_when your friends quarrel with each other.A. come into sight B. come to termsC. come into play D. come to power4、modern economics _the countrys agricultural policies.A. undergoes B. understandsC. underlies D. Undertakes5、I was writing a report last night;_I would not have stayed up late.A. However B. OtherwiseC. Therefore D. Furthermore6. What he told us was more of a(n )_than a reality.A. Illusion B.demonstrationC. Illustration D.reputation7、he insered his car _he had an accident.A. Unless B. IfC. Since D. In case8、children have a natural_about the world around them.A. Certainty B.capabilityC. Cleverness D.curiosity9、the twin sisters were identical_appearance and character.A. Of B.withC. In D. To10、he has deep love for the people and _loyalty to the country.A. Intense B. InitialC. Instant D.imitativeII.Cloze Test (10 points, 1 point for each item)下列短文中有十个空格，每个空格有四个选项。根据上下文要求选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上讲相应的字母涂黑。Of all the things we eat and drink,water is the most important, Not all people _11_this,but it is quite true.The human body can live without food for a long time,but two 12 three days without water usually 13 death.Many people do not understand how much water the human body 14 ,but many people do not drink enough, 15 in the hot weather.Most people drink when they are 16 but often need more water after exercises.65 to 75 percent of the human 17 is water .Water is important in several different ways.Most people need about five to seven litres of water every day, but we need not drink this 18 because a lot comes from the food we have.If we dont have enough water,however,we will fell tired and 19 become ill.Do you know what the best 20 is ?It is Cold Water!11.A.revise B.realize C.solve D.specify12.A.to B.and C.or D.of13.A.result in B.take in C.turn in D.drop in14.A.bears B.approaches C.grinds D.needs15.A.specifically B.simply C.surprisingly D.especially16.A.hungry B.sleepy C.thirsty D.greedy17.A.chest B.body C.head D.stomach18.A.amount B.number C.quantity D.scale19.A.must B.ought to C.may D.should20.A.juice B.tea C.coffee D.drinkIII.Reading Comprehension (30 points,2 points for each item) 从下列每篇短文的问题后所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Work is a very important part of life in the Uniterd States. Americans spend most of their lives working .For most Americans ,their work defines them :They are what they do . What happens ,then, when a person can no longer work?Most Americans stop working at the age of sixty-five or scventy and retire.because work is such an important part of life in this culture ,retirement can be very difficult .Retirees often feel that they are useless and unproductive .Of course,some people are happy to retire;but leaving ones job,whatever it is,is a difficult change,even for those who look forward to retring .Retirement can also bring financial problems.Many people depend on Social checks every month .During their working years,employees contribute a certain percentage of their salaries to the government .Each employer also gives a certain percentage to the government.When people retire,they receive this money as income.These checks do not provide enough money to live on , however,because prices are increasing very rapidly .Senior citizens,those over sixty-five,have to have savings in the bank or other retirement plans to make ends meet.The rate of inflation (通货膨胀) is forcing prices higher each year ;Social Security checks alone cannot cover these growing expenses. The government offers some assistance, but many senior citizens have to change their life-styles after retirement.They have to spend carefully to be sure that they can afford to buy food, fuel,and other necessities.Of course, many senior citizens are happy with their retirement,They have time to spend with their families or to enjoy their hobbics. Some continue to work part time;others do volunteer work. Some ,like those in the Retired Business Executives Association, even help young people to get started in new business. Many retired citizens also belong to Golden Age groups. These organizations plan trip and social events .There are many other pooortunities for retirees.21.The statement.,their work defines them :implies that _. A.work restricts Americans B.work matters most to Americans C.work gives Americans a definition D.work takes up much of Americanslife22.Even for those expecting to retire,reriremnet_.A.makes them feel more usefulB.leaves them more productiveC.creates no financial difficultiesD.presents a change hard to accept23.After retirement, part of retirees income originates from_. A.the Golden Agegroup B.the fovernments savings in the bank C.the employees savings in the bank D.the emoloyers contribution to the government24.Retirees money from Social Security cheeks is not enough to live on because of _.A.their lower salaries B.less savings in the bankC.their changed life-styles D.the rapid increase in prices25.The last paragraph indicates that_. A.many retirees could make personal trips B.many retirees are satisfied with their life C.many retirees have free time to enjoy hobbis D.many retirees work part-time to make moneyPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Lawmakers are raising alarms about sleep-deprived doctors-and if youar concerned,so should you sleeepis a funny thing.Wear taught that we should get seven or eight hours a night,but a lot of us sleep less than that,and some of us actually sleep too much .A study reported that people who routinely sleep more than eight hours a day and are still tired are nearly three times as likely to die of a stroke.Doctors have their own special sleep problems.Resident doctors(住院医生)are famously sleep deprived. When I was training to become a doctor,it was not unusual to work 40 hours on end without rest .Most of us took it calmly,confident that we could still deliver the highest quality of medical care.Maybe we shouldnt have been so sure of ourselves.An article in the journal of the American Medical Association points out that in the moring after 24 hours of sleeplessness,a persons motor performance is comparable to that of someone who is legally drunken.Curiously,doctors,who believe that operating under the influence of drinking is grounds for dismissal,often dont think twice about operating without enough sleep.“I could tell you a horror story,”says Jaya Agrawal,，president of the American Medical Student Association .A doctor was operating after being up for over 36 hours ,and he almost fell asleep standing up and nearly face planted into the wound.Agrawals organization is supporting the Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act of 2001,introduced last November Its key provisions include an 80-hour workweek and a 24-hour work-shift limit.Most doctors, however, resist such interference. Dr. Charles Binkley, a senior surgery resident at the University of Michigan ,agrees that something needs to be done but believes doctors should be bound by their conscience ,not by the government.The U.S. Controls the hours of pilots and truck drivers.But until such a system is in place for doctors are on their own.26.The study indicates that to sleep over 8 hours routinely and still feel tired is _.A.funny B.unusualC.normal D.dangerous27.Doctors hold that_.A.it is natural for them to sleep less before operationsB.they should have enough sleep before their operationsC.they could manage an operation even without enough sleepD.it is beneficial for them to drink some spirits after operating28.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.doctors are prohibited from operating after drinkingB.doctors are trained to sleep less before their operationsC.doctors deprived of 24 hours of sleep will probably be firedD.doctors often think carefully about operations with less sleep29.It could be concluded from the passage that _.A.doctors believe they should be bound by conscienceB.most doctors do not want to be interfered while sleepingC.the authorities should be responsible for doctors lack of sleepD.most doctors think they themselves could control sleeping hours30. Most doctors attitude towards the provisions is_.A.negative B.positiveC.aggressive D.indifferentPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Many children first learn the value of money by receiving an allowance. The purpose is to let children learn from experience at an age when financial mistakes are not very costly. The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family .Timing is another consideration .Some children get a weekly allowance.Others get a monthly allowance.In any case ,parents should make clear what ,if anything,the child is expected to pay for with the money.At first ,young children may spend all of their allowance soon after they receive it.If they do this ,they they will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget.Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until the next allowance.The object is to show young people that a budget demands choices between spending and saving.Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs,like clothing or electronics.Many people who have written on the subject of allowances say it is not a goog idea to pay your child for work around the home. These jobs are a normal part of family life.Paying children to do extra work around the house,however,can be useful.It can even provide an understanding of how a business works.Allowances give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with money.They can share it in the form of gifts or giving to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want.Or they can save it.Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice:you have to cut costs and plan for the future.31.Parents often give allowance to their children for them_. A.to pay for school fees B.to buy gifts for themselves C.to put savings in banks D.to learn to manage money32.If young children have spent all of their allowances beyond a budget,parents_. A.should give them more money B.should not offer them any advice C.should help them to make a budget D.should not offer them extra money33.According to the passage,it seems that_. A.older children often make financial mistakes B.younger children know little about money spending C.parents usually give their children monthly allowances D.experts advise parents to give their children more money34.When giving their children allowances,parents should be careful of _. A.age and amount B. place and time C.amount and timing D.timing and age35.If a child sets a goal he tries to obtain with money,he should first_. A.make extra money B.reduce his expenses C.share his money with others D.do more work around the home第二部分 非选择题（共50分）IV.Word Spelling (10 points,1 point for two items)将下列汉语单词译成英语。每个单词的词类、首字母及字母数目均已给出。请将完整的单词写在答题卡上，每个空格填写一个字母。36.陪伴，伴随vt. 37.冒险，奇遇n.38.底，底部n. 39.快乐的，高兴的 a.40.细软的，精美的 a. 41.努力 n.42.幸运地，幸亏 ad. 43.毕业生 n.44.想象，空想 n. 45.定位，位置n.46.最低限度 n. 47.智力的，脑力的 a.48.起初的，独创的a. 49.实际的 a.50.认出，承认n. 51.简化 vt.52.传统的a. 53.可见的，有形的a.54.惊人的，极好的a. 55.物质，实质n.V.Word Form(10 points ,1 point for each item) 将括号中的各词变为适当的形式填入空格。答案写在答题卡上。56.There is hardly any effective _(solve)to the problem of overpopulation.57.Fat people who want to slimmer than they are usually_(wear)dark clothes.58.Eating carefully and taking regular exercise is a fairly_(rely)method of losing weight.59.Only a _(minor)of citizens approve of the new traffic regulations.60.The banks have committed the