2018年10月自考00015《英语（二）》真题及答案

第一部分、阅读判断(本题共10小题，每题1分，共10分。下面的短文后列出了10个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断，如果该句提供的是正确信息，选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择C。

The British Summer

Britain is well known for its rainy climate. People joke that even in the summer time the country never gets any sun and that the skies stay disappointingly grey even during the months of July and August.

Last summer though, it was so hot that people could hardly believe it. British people weren’t used to such high temperatures, so every day on the news there were stories about people struggling to work in such unusual weather conditions. Radio and television programmes also reminded everyone to drink more water and not to stay too long in the sun.

When the sun comes out, British people tend to spend time in their garden if they have one. It’s common to invite friends and neighbours around for a barbecue, where everyone sits outside and eats food like grilled meat (烤肉)and salads. There’s always a back-up plan in case of rain though, and the meal sometimes has to be cooked in the kitchen and eaten indoors.

People also spend a lot of time in parks during the summer, having picnics or playing sports. In every green area, there’s always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays children’s music and sells ice creams.

Towns like Blackpool and Brighton are popular for their beaches and amusement arcades(游乐场).People go there to swim, sunbathe and eat fish and chips. The water can be quite cold, though, and that’s why quite a lot of people prefer to go abroad for their summer holiday instead. Popular destinations include Spain, Germany and France: all countries that promise a lot of sunshine!

第二部分、阅读选择(本题共5小题，每小题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。

Horse Talk

Do you know horses talk? You can learn to understand “horse talk” if you pay close attention to them.

When horses live in the wild, other animals try to eat them, so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive. Even now, when most horses live on farms, they watch for danger. For this reason, never walk behind a horse. If you surprise it, the horse might mistake you for a lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.

By watching the ears, you can get clues to what the horse is hearing. A horse can turn each ear in a different direction. For a wild horse, this skill is important for survival. The horse can hear something creeping up behind it while also checking out a threatening noise in front. When a horse lets its ears down, it’s feeling safe and relaxed. Though these actions may be natural responses and not deliberate communications, they help you know what the horse is thinking.

Sometimes horses can send definite messages. For example, they know they are safer when they’re with other horses. If they become isolated, they “whinny(嘶鸣)”, calling for company. They ’re saying, “Where are you? I’m over here!” Domestic horses use the same sounds to stay in touch with other horses.

If a horse snorts (打响鼻儿)，it’s not communicating anything. It’s just clearing dust or grass seed out of its nose. But if it snorts while holding its head high and staring at something, it’s saying. “That looks dangerous. Get ready to run!” When two horses meet, they put their noses together and smell each other’s breath. It’s their way of asking, “Are you a friend?” Horses also “blow” breathing out the air loudly through the nose, when they meet something strange. They are asking, “Is this safe?”

Horses have a language of their own. Now you know a bit of what they might be saying!

第三部分、概括段落大意和补全句子(本题共10小题，每题1分，共10分。阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的2项测试任务。

Hawaii, the Aloha State

①Hawaii is sometimes called “the Aloha State.” Aloba is a word in the Hawaiian language meaning love and peace. It is often used as a way to say “hello” or “goodbye.” Hawaii is like the word aloha, because it is a state that has two viewpoints: it remembers its history and looks toward the future.

②Hawaii is a U.S. state made up of a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of eight large islands and over 100 other smaller islands. It is the only state that is not in North America. The islands were formed by volcanoes that erupted (爆发)and rose above the ocean. There are still active volcanoes in Hawaii.

③Because of its location, Hawaii has a tropical climate. It is warm, but usually not hot, all year long. Rarely does the temperature drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏温度)although it may occasionally snow at the top of some of the mountains.

④Once called the Sandwich Islands by Europeans, Hawaii is thought to have been settled by ancient sailors from other islands in the Pacific. The British explorer Captain Cook thought to be the first European to find the islands in 1778. Because of its location, Hawaii became a frequent stop for European traders and ships. Hawaii was an independent country before it became part of the United States in 1893. It was governed by either a king or a queen. It is one of the only four U.S. states to have been a country before statehood. It was admitted into the Union in 1959 as the 50th state.

⑤Today Hawaii is important as a vacation destination. Each year over 6 million people visit Hawaii to enjoy the beaches, the beautiful ocean, and the historical Hawaiian culture. Come and visit Hawaii. You are sure to love it!

第四部分、填句补文(本题共5小题，每题2分，共10分。下面的短文有5处空白，短文后有6个句子，其中5个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver was born in Missouri between 1861 and 1864. He was born into slavery. It was not until the end of the Civil War that George became free. As he grew up, George loved to read and learn. Black children were not allowed to go to the same schools as white children. 26______ Every early morning, he left home to go to the school. There he studied very hard.

After he finished high school, George wanted to go to college. At that time, few black students could afford the college tuition (学费) .He worked for a time until he could borrow money to go to college. In 1890 he went to Simpson College in Iowa. 27______ His drawing of plants were so good that his teacher suggested he study botany, which is the science of plants. George went to an agricultural college in Iowa in 1891, where he not only graduated but also taught students.

George continued to study plants. 28______ In 1896, he was invited to teach at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama He worked there as a professor for 47 years. He also became an important research scientist He discovered new ways to use plants. 29______ These include dyes, plastics, paint, and make-up. He also taught farmers how to grow crops to help the soil, and new ways to farm.

In 1943 George Washington Carver died. 30______ There is a national monument to him in Missouri where he grew up. He has had a ship named after him. In 1990 he was admitted to the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The boy who wanted to learn became a great inventor and scientist.

A.There he studied art and music.

B.He found about 100 new ways to use peanuts.

C.He has been honored all over the world for his achievements.

D.He became very famous for his work.

E.After graduation, George began working for a law firm.

F.The schools for black children were far from where George lived.

第五部分、填词补文(本题共10小题，每题1.5分，共15分。下面的短文有10处空白，短文后列出12个词，其中10个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。

Warmth at Midnight

Canberra winters are extremely cold, and 2014 brought some of our coldest days. One weekday night I walked to the 31______ supermarket before it closed at midnight.

As I approached, I noticed a group of six or seven people 32______ by the supermarket entrance. Aware of the 33______ of late-night walking, I made sure I paid attention. The scene ahead looked unusual.

And unusual it was. Expecting to see a group of 34______ troublemakers, I found a weak, well-dressed old man distributing items of food to a group of homeless people. Rather than just feeding them, he was also engaging them in a 35______ of warm discussion.

The homeless people were rough-looking and 36______ dressed. But they listened to the man 37______, not just with gratitude for the food they had been 38______. With no charity vehicle in sight, this old man was only representing himself.

After I finished shopping, the group was still there, food 39______, but all laughing. If a weak old man can give to others in the 40______ cold at midnight, what excuse do we have?

A.dangers

B. local

C. happy

D. reading

E. freezing

F. attentively

G. potential

H. sitting

I. poorly

J. given

K. consumed

L. circle

第六部分、完形补文(本题共15分。下面的短文有10处空白，每空1.5分。每处空白后的括号内有一个词，请根据短文内容将其正确的形式填入文中，以恢复文章原貌。

Keeping Friendship Alive

It’s so easy to take good friends (friend) for granted. Like a 41______(comfort) pair of gloves, old friends wear well. But friendships that suffer from busyness and 42______(familiar) can’t afford to be neglected too long. They need to be 43______(renew). If you want and need to keep true friendship alive and 44______(health), please consider and think over a list of the most important qualities. 45______(Probable) it will help you to understand why you and your best friend haven’t 46______(call) up for ages, why you’re getting embarrassed while 47______(be) asked “Whom are you 48______(go) to have fun with this weekend?” You may neglect your intimate friends from time to time, but if you fail to cultivate these 49______(virtue)—loyalty, forgiveness, dedication (奉献)and 50______(honest)—you can’t expect to keep true friends.

第七部分、短文写作(本题共30分。

某英文报社正在举办题为“Let’s save water”的征文活动。请就以下要点写一篇英文短文应征。

·为什么要节约用水

·我们应如何节约用水

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