自考00015英语二题库阅读选择.doc

1、阅读选择（第11-15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1个最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。未涂，涂错，多涂或少涂均无分。第一套题A Good LessonAfter living in Europe for seven years, my parents decided that my family would move to the United States. We all looked forward to this. What would people think us？ For me, I hoped to be t

2、he hero of the class. I was not disappointed. All my classmates admired my experience, and I quickly became well known as“the French guy.”I was very popular for a time. However, I was not interested in many things my classmates did, and it was hard for me to connect with them. I enjoyed listening to

3、 classical music, never watched TV, and almost never watched movies.I did not have a common background with my friends because I grew up in Europe. I had few friends, and fewer friends. When I look back now, I realize I was a bit of an idiot to many people around me. I kept talking proudly about my

4、experience. And I thought myself better than those around me because I lived in Europe but they didnt.I had decided I wanted better friends when my parents said that we were going to move again! I saw this as a perfect chance to get better friends, where people did not know of my unkind past.When we

5、 moved to California, I did not show off as I had done for five years. I did not tell everyone that I lived in Europe. I still listened to classical music, but I just kept my music to myself. Sure enough, I found that people like someone who is not typical but does not boast about it.Nothing can rep

6、lace good friends, and if I had to control my temper and pride, it was well worth it.11. When I first moved to the US, I was very popular because of my_.A. good appearance B. outstanding talentsC. French accent D. overseas experiences12. I had few god friends partly because I _. A. looked down upon

7、my classmates B. liked listening to classical music C. never went to the movies D. came from a very rich family13. The phrase“an idiot”(Line3，Para.3)most probably means_. A. an actor B. a cheater C. a fool D. a loser14. When we moved to California, I stopped_. A. boasting about my experience B. talk

8、ing about people around me C. enjoying the classical music alone D. making friends with my classmates15. The writer would probably agree that_. A. good friends like the same kind of music B. friends are more important than anything else C. similar background is the key to friendship D. a good friend

9、 never loses his/her temper第二套试题Kindness of StrangersAt 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 disapp

10、ointed 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 tea

11、rs 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.Th

12、ese four young girls pooled their money and found that they had more than enough money for the boys 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 ar

13、rived 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

14、a basket B. ask for helpC. shop for school D. make a phone call12. At the checkout, the boy found that he .A. did not have enough moneyB. did not have his money on himC. forgot to ask his mum for moneyD. had lost his money in the store13. The boy walked out of the store to .A. wait for his mum B. re

15、st on the benchC. get more money D. look for a friend14. The shop assistants were .A. curious B. wealthy C. well-trained D. kind-hearted15. 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第三套Talk to Your Kids about Their Eating Ha

16、bits Carefully Weight is never an easy subject. It can be risky for parents to raise the issue of eating habits and weight with their kids. “No kid ever lost weight because his mother told him he was fat,” a friend told me when I was worried about my sons weight. It turns out she was right, accordin

17、g to a new study. The study was directed by Dr. Berge at University of Minnesota. She found that kids whose parents discussed eating in a healthy way were less likely to have eating problems. But 64% of the kids whose parents focused on their weight turned to unhealthy eating behaviors. Some kids we

18、nt on extreme diets, and others even ate no food. So eating disorders were caused. Things were worse when fathers joined in the discussions with their daughters and focused on weight. “Fathers should never comment on their daughters weight,” says Berge. Instead, she suggests, fathers should focus on

19、 their daughters interests. That can help them feel loved and confident enough to work on their weight issues. How should parents talk to kids about. eating behaviors? According to Berge, they should avoid focusing on how much their kids weigh. They should talk to them about being healthy. Dont comp

20、are them with others. Ideally, both parents should share the responsibility. If that s not possible, choose the parent whose words cause the least amount of stress and who demonstrates healthy eating.11. The writer s friend advised her not to . A. worried about her sons weight B. take the risk of ga

21、ining weight C. change her own eating habits D. talk to her son about his weight12. The study found that some kids had fewer eating problems because they _. A. learned to eat healthily B. took part in the study C. focused on their weight D. believed the scientists13. When told about their fatness, s

22、ome kids _. A. felt helpless B. became angry C. began to eat no food D. refused to take any advice 14. If a father focuses on his daughter s interests, she will feel _.A. amused B. encouragedC. surprised D. challenged 15. When taking to their kids about eating behaviors, parents should _.A. focus on

23、 being healthy B. use short and simple wordsC. respect their kids views D. compare their kids with others第四套Just Introduce YourselfIts so easy to walk into your first job and feel like a stranger in a strange land. But you dont have to stay that way, and you shouldnt. You have to remind yourself to

24、kick your shyness away and introduce yourself. Just a handshake will do. Ask the supervisor who hired you to introduce you around a bit. Thats the best way to make contacts. Then youll know what to do and say when you meet these people again. Dont do what my friend Sue did at her first job at Entert

25、ainment Weekly. “That is one of my biggest regrets: I hardly talked to anyone at all when I was there. I was scared and just thought people would talk to me first. For a long time, I was hung up on the thought that if someone was older, I respected them automatically. And even if someone started on

26、Monday, and I started Tuesday, I just felt they had more experience. In the area I worked for four months, I hardly spoke to these people,” she said. “Of course, now I realize that was the most stupid thing. If I could do that again, Id remember that its so important not to feel shy about introducin

27、g yourself. Its not like you have to be very bold, ready to take over the place. Just introduce yourself and ask if there is anything you can do for them. That breaks the ice.” Sun believes that if she had introduced herself around a bit, there would be just no telling what other opportunities or wh

28、at other acquaintances she might have now. Not that she regrets where she is now at all. But had she talked to more people at her first job, “maybe it would have helped me get somewhere sooner,” she said.11. How do people usually feel when meeting people are their first job? A . Shy. B. Puzzled. C.

29、Curious. D. Excited.12. When Sue stated her first job, she_ _.A. introduced herself around B. asked her supervisor for help C. shook hands with colleagues D. waited for others to talk to her13.”I was hung up on the thought” in Paragraph 3 probably means”I_”.A. believed B. guessed C. learned D. admit

30、ted14. What did Sue suggest we do at our first job?A. Seize every possible opportunity. B. Get ready to take over the place.C. Make active contacts with others. D. Stay humble before the older staff.15. In talking about her first job experience, Sue expressed a sense of _.A. relief B. regret C. fail

31、ure D. longing第五套Living in Brazil (巴西）and SwitzerlandMoving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the

32、 experience can be rewarding.My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized. But my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian一what a mix!After m

33、y parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. Its really hard to answer because I love both countries. Bra

34、zil is a big country with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north Its hot and humid.Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beau

35、tiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.I love both countries. In Switzerl

36、and, its pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel excited and at home.11. The authors parents_.A. share similar interestsB. have different jobsC. have different personalities D. enjoy reading books12.When the author was a c

37、hild, the family used to_.A. have many good friendsB. move between the two countriesC. speak two dialectsD. visit Brazil from time to time13.The author thinks Brazilians are_.A. organized B. independent C. indifferent D. optimistic14. According to the text, Switzerland_.A is famous for its chocolate

38、B. has many big citiesC. has a lot in common with Brazil D. is hot and humid15. According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)_.A. appealing ideaB. difficult decisionC. expensive choiceD. pleasant experience第六套Those Who Ride on Two WheelsIn the United States there are six million

39、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 Americas most popular sports. According to the Cycle News, m

40、any 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 improvi

41、ng the general publics 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 motorcyclists appearance has something to do with this dislike. Motorcyclists often

42、 look dirty; in fact, they are dirty. 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 th

43、is 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 uncom

44、fortable 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 a

45、s tennis or golf.11. According to the text, more and more Americans like_.A.playing tennis B. playing golf C. motorcycling D. car-racing 12.According to the Cycle News，over half of the motorcyclists are _A. black peopleB. white people C. businessmen . D. professionals13.The Cycle News wants to_A. ma

46、ke motorcyclists lawful citizens B. improve the image of motorcycling C. persuade people to buy motorcycles D. raise the status of blue-collar workers14.Motorcyclists usually wear dark colors because_.A. they want tobe respectableB.they want to be impressiveC.the colors look differentD.the colors su

47、it their sport15. Some people dislike the motorcycle because it is_.A.noisyB. heavyC.costlyD. illegal第七套It is estimated that there are more than 8 million restaurants in the world today. So it might surprise you to learn that restaurants as we know have only existed for a few centuries. Before 1765,

48、 there were no restaurants. There was nowhere :in which a server brought you food and drink that you chose from a menu In fact, there were no menus anywhere.There were places where travelers could eat centuries before that. The countryside was full of inns that would serve food. And there were bars

49、where one could get a drink. The rich could also eat meals supplied by private cooks.But there was nothing that could be called a “restaurant”.A Frenchman changed that. In 1765, he opened a place in Paris that sold soups. On his sign, he used the ten “restaurants” to describe what he was selling. So

50、ups were considered “restorative”, so he called them “restaurants”.Finally, people started buying his soups even when not ill. And as time went on,people began to use the term “restaurant” to refer to the place where soup was sold rather than the soup itself. More “restaurants” opened up in France,

51、and people began to buy soups more regularly.Then, restaurants in Paris began to serve food other than soups. In the 1780s,enus started to appear. By the 1800s, there were many types of restaurants, and the restaurant concept was spread throughout the British Empire.A slow start gave way to rapid gr

52、owth. Cities and towns around the world are filled with restaurants today. It is estimated that there are l.6 million restaurants in Europe. In America, there are nearly a half million restaurants. Today, diners have millions of choices.11. Before 1765, travelers could have meals at a(n) _A.bar B. i

53、nn C. restaurant D. Canteen12. The first “restaurant” only servedA.soups B.desserts C.drinks D.fruits13. The word “restorative” (Line 3, Para. 3) most probably meansA. having a special flavor B. making you happierC. having a pleasant smell D. making you healthier14. The restaurant concept started in

54、A. America B. Britain C. Germany15. The best title for this text isA. Definition of Restaurant B. Importance of RestaurantC. Origin of Restaurant D. Types of Restaurant第八套Dog TrainingDog training is a must for all dogs. It is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what hes doing; it is the pr

55、ocess of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a “quick一it is an ongoing process.Dog training also involves teaching the owner. Going through dog training is something that every dog owner should do. It is like going to school over again. It is all about communication, and you need to learnto communicate with your dog.Training your dog to ”sit”is probably the first thing you will train your dog to do. When y