1、2020年8月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语(二) 试题课程代码：00015一、阅读判断题(第110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作出判断：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。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。Bicycle Commuting I may not be a movie star, best-selling author, or millionaire when I grow up, but one thing I will be known for,
2、at least locally, is commuting by bicycle: Its sad to see how few people do-even though many could. Lots of people eagerly campaign for the reduction of greenhouse gases, but by driving cars, theyre still contributing to the problem. You might be picturing me as an extreme environmentalist (环保主义者),
3、but Im not one of those teenagers who wear shirts that say Help save the world: Recycle. Actually, my interest in exercise, health, and fitness led me to cycling. Cycling can help you lose weight, improve your health, and prevent many diseases. Cycling also carries a relatively low chance of injury.
4、 While being good for your body, bicycle commuting is also a great way to cut greenhouse gases. Many environmentalists recycle, plant trees, and drive hybrid cars (混合动力汽车), but bicycle commuting could be even more effective than all of those combined. You could cut down the amount of greenhouse gase
5、s just by commuting by bicycle a few times a week. Bicycle commuting saves money too. When you buy your bicycle and the things that usually go with it, you might be shocked by the cost. But if you think about the increasingly high gas prices, you will know for sure that you can save a significant am
6、ount each year by not driving a car. You might think that you dont have time for bicycle commuting. Actually, you probablydo. You could cut back on your TV time and pick up this activity. It helps you care for theenvironment, save money, and most importantly get fit.1. I will write a best-selling bo
7、ok on cycling. A. True B. False C. Not Given2. Many local people commute by bicycle. A. True B. False C. Not Given3. I am devoted to environmental protection. A. True B. False C. Not Given4. I started cycling to improve my health. A. True B. False C. Not Given5. People are less likely to get injured
8、 while cycling. A. True B. False C. Not Given6. People drive to work for convenience. A. True B. False C. Not Given7. Bicycle commuting could be more effective in reducing greenhouse gases. A. True B. False C. Not Given8. People are in a good mood while cycling. A. True B. False C. Not Given9. Gas p
9、rices keep going up. A. True B. False C. Not Given10. Bikes are inexpensive to most people.A. True B. False C. Not Given二、阅读选择题：（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。Spilt (打翻的) Milk I recently heard a story about a famous scientist who had made several very imp
10、ortantmedical achievements. He was asked why he was so much more creative than the averageperson. He responded that it all came from an experience when he was about two. He had beentrying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his grip (紧握) and it fell,spilling (打翻) the milk a
11、ll over the floor. When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of yelling at him, or punishing him, shesaid, Robert, what a wonderful mess you have made! Well, the damage has already beendone. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up? Indeed, he did. After a few
12、minutes, his mother said, Robert, whenever you make amess like this, eventually you have to clean it up. So, how would you like to do that? Wecould use a sponge (海绵) or a towel. Which do you prefer? He chose the sponge andtogether they cleaned up the spilt milk. His mother then said, You know, what
13、we have here is a failed experiment in how toeffectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Lets go out in the back yard and fillthe bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it. Thelittle boy learned that if he grasped the bottle at the top near the
14、lip with both hands, he couldcarry it without dropping it. The scientist remarked that it was then that he knew he didnt need to be afraid to makemistakes. Instead, mistakes were just opportunities for learning something new, which is, afterall, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the
15、 experiment doesnt work, weusually learn something valuable from it.11. This story is about a scientist who（ ） A. was smarter than the average person B. achieved great success in the medical field C. was extraordinary when he was young D. became well-known after an interview12. He got the milk spilt
16、 all over the kitchen floor because he（ ） A. slipped and fell B. was weak C. dropped the bottle D. was naughty13. After seeing the spilt milk, his mother（ ） A. encouraged him to play in the milk B. forced him to clean the kitchen C. shouted at him D. cleaned the floor herself14. The mother and the s
17、on went out in the back yard to（ ） A. find a way to carry the bottle B. search for a new bottle C. fill the bottle with milk D. clean the bottle15. According to the text, mistakes give us chances to（ ） A. do some experiments B. teach a child a lessonC. know the truth D. learn something new三、概括段落大意和补
18、全句子：（第16-25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：(1)从第1620题后所绐的6个选项中为第段每段选择1个正确的小标题；(2)从第2125题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项，分别完成每个句子。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。Volunteers Volunteers are people who work without being paid. They do the work because theywant to. We need volunteers because there are many things that need to be d
19、one in societywhich the Government cant afford to pay for. Volunteers are motivated by a desire to help others and to make the world a better place.Statistics suggest that more than one million people do voluntary work in New Zealand. Somevolunteers do the kind of work that they are particularly int
20、erested in, but perhaps havent hadthe chance to do during their working lives. Others make use of their professional skills andexperience. Volunteers contribute to society in a number of ways. For example, some give their timeto help preserve the natural environment. While there are govermnent-run p
21、rojects to maintainnational parks and forests, the projects would not succeed without volunteers. Someenvironmental organizations rely solely on voluntary labor. Meals on Wheels is a voluntary organization run by the Red Cross. It delivers meals toelderly people who are unable to cook for themselves
22、. Every year volunteer drivers deliver amillion meals. This enables elderly people to remain in their own houses. Volunteer Service Abroad was started in 1962. It sends volunteers to poor countries. To be avolunteer you should be between the ages of 25 and 77, of good health and have a skill or abil
23、itythat is requested by the country. Volunteers spend two years helping the local people improve theirlives. Two years is a long time, but when they retum, many volunteers say: It was the best twoyears of my life.16. Paragraph :17. Paragraph :18. Paragraph :19. Paragraph :20. Paragraph :A. Why peopl
24、e want to be volunteersB. An organization sending volunteers abroadC. An organization delivering meals to the elderlyD. Definition of volunteersE. How volunteers are organizedF. How volunteers contribute to societyTask 221. People do voluntary work because they want to22. Some volunteers help others
25、 by23. Some organizations rely on volunteers to help24. The elderly can have their meals delivered without25. Many volunteers returning from poor countriesA. using their professional skillsB. find their experience rewardingC. preserve the natural environmentD. help othersE. leaving their homesF. coo
26、king for the elderly四、填句补文（第26-30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，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。How to Talk to a Doctor Its one of the saddest situations in modem medicine: The average doctors appointmentlasts 15 minutes or less. 26 That doesnt leave much time for chatting abo
27、ut the weatheror your mood. What you dont realize-but what I see very clearly as a doctor-is that what the patient says is more important than ever. 27 They can also make it much harder for me to figure out whats wrong with you. Medical schools teach a specific way to conduct an office visit. Part o
28、ne is the complaint. 28 Part two is the physical exam. And part three is when the doctor gives you a diagnosis and prescribes tests or a treatment. Chances are, you focus on part three, but the patients who receive the best care are those who master part one. The key is to describe in detail what yo
29、uve been feeling-not just bad, but what kind of bad, for how long, and after what kind of activity. 29 Even though Ive been a doctor for many years, I tend to be a little nervous when Im the one sitting on the exam table. If I havent prepared, I lose track of the details I intended to share. 30 When
30、 the doctor asks you questions, you can be more specific, and the diagnosis and treatment will be more accurate. And there may be a few minutes left over for a little pleasant conversation!A. It is also called the description of your problem.B. So I take a few minutes to write down some crucial deta
31、ils.C. In fact, your descriptions can help me give you great care.D. No wonder you feel rushed.E. Of course, thats easier said than done.F. It is wise to see a doctor with your friend.五、填词补文（第31-40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，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。 Planting a
32、Garden Planting a garden is a lot like having a family. Both require a great deal of work, 31 as they grow and as the seasons 32 . As summer days lengthen, your plants become 33 on you, much like your children depend on you for food and drink. Like, a 34 child asking for drink of water, your plants
33、do the same. Their bent body issues a demand much the way your child requests milk or juice. Getting enough water, they would thrive soon. You might also find you have to 35 the space around your plants, much like you pick up toys and clothes that have been thrown in your kids room. Similarly, roses
34、 need to be pruned (修剪), and weeds need to be pulled. To keep children healthy, parents protect their children against disease with 36 , and gardeners do the same with insect repellent (驱虫剂). To nourish (滋养) them, parents 37 children vitamins, and gardeners use fertilizer, as both promote healthy gr
35、owth. As children grow up, they need less care. However, heres where the similarity ends. While plants die or become 38 during winter, children 39 maintain an important role in the family, and parents will find their 40 does not come to an end.A. strong E. medicine I. changeB. give F. especially J.
36、inactiveC. responsibility G. help K. dependentD. thirsty H. clean L. still六、完形补文（第41-50题，每题1.5分，共15分） 下面的短文有10处空白，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，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。What Makes Us Different The reason Earth differs (differ) from all the other 41 (planet) in the universe isbecause of you and me.
37、 At first, we were living in caves, then came the ice age, then the meltdown, and 42 (final), what we are today. We and Earth as a whole have changed so much. The only thing that hasnt changed is our greed and 43 (jealous). While we were in caves, we fought for food. While we were living on the ice,
38、 we foughtfor 44 (warm), clothing, and food. Now, we are 45 (fight) over land. Why do we fight for land that was never in our 46 (possess)? Wars, big or small, take place every day. Earth is a single nation. All the land masses on it belong to the planet, not to us. Everyone is the same, regardless
39、of race, gender, or religion. We all deserve to be 47 (treat) equally. We are all also unique, but that doesnt make us any 48 (little) human than the next person. If we can start by 49 (pay) a compliment (赞美) to a different person each day, ourworld will be 50 (friendly) to live in. If we at least help one person in need and let room for love to grow in our hearts, the world will be a better place.七、短文写作（第51题，30分） 请根据所提供材料中的要求完成一篇100词左右的英文写作任务。将你的答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。51 某英文报社正在举办题为“SpdnglsComing”的征文活动。请你根据下述写作要点提交一篇英文短文应征。 简要描写春天的景象 介绍人们在春天里的各种活动 11
