1、2019年10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。To Lease (租赁) or Not to LeasePlanning to lease a car because you dont think you can afford to buy? Think again. Leasing can end up
2、being just as expensive as buying.Most people think about leasing because they believe it will cost them less money. Theyre right it is cheaper, but only in the short term. For example, if you were to lease a new Subaru Forester, you might pay $300 per month for the car. If you were to buy the same
3、car, you would pay about $400 per month. Over a three-year lease, you would save $3,600 a big savings. But after your lease is over, you have to give the car back.Many people want to lease because they can drive a more expensive car than they might otherwise be able to afford. For example, if you sp
4、end $300 monthly on a car, you might be able to lease a new Ford Explorer. For the same price, you might have to buy a used Explorer, or buy a new but much less expensive model. A lease, therefore, allows you to drive the latest models of more expensive cars. However, whatever car you can afford to
5、buy, you get to keep it, and itwill always have a resell or trade-in (以旧换新) value if you want to upgrade to a new car later.Furthermore, people who lease cars are often shocked by how much they must pay when the lease is over. Most leases limit you to a certain number of miles. If you go over that,
6、you must pay for each mile. As a result, you may end up paying thousands of dollars in mileage (里程) fees. In addition, when you lease, you have to pay for regular maintenance and repairs to the vehicle. Since you must return the car finally, you are paying to repair someone elses car.By now, the ben
7、efits of buying over leasing should be clear. Remember: whatever model you can afford to buy, it is yours after you make the payments. Theres no giving back, and that makes all the difference. 1. People usually think leasing a car can save money. A. True B. False C. Not Given 2. Leasing a car costs
8、less in the long term. A. True B. False C. Not Given 3. More people like to lease cars than before. A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. People can lease a car they cannot afford. A. True B. False C. Not Given 5. Young people prefer to lease the latest models of cars. A. True B. False C. Not Given 6. Fo
9、rd Explorer is the most popular model in the leasing market. A. True B. False C. Not Given 7. People often pay more than they expect for a lease. A. True B. False C. Not Given 8. People need to pay for each mile they drive during the lease. A. True B. False C. Not Given 9. Leasing companies pay for
10、repairs to the leased cars. A. True B. False C. Not Given10. The author advises people to buy an affordable car. 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。Mental Illness Hits Small Business Owners HardWhile there is a growing foc
11、us on mental health in the workplace, there are fewer resources and support available to those running small businesses.There are many reasons people choose to have their own business: being their own boss, working on something they love, being able to set their own hours, or having some control ove
12、r whom they work with. Yet the reality many small business owners face is far less attractive-financial stress, long working hours and unclear boundaries between work and family life. And all of these factors can have a huge impact on their mental health.Leanne Fawkner is a business owner of an awar
13、d-winning skin-care range (系列产品). She knows very well the impact that a small business can have on the mental health of its owner. When her successful business struggled due to the global financial crisis, she suffered a lot mentally. As business slowed, I was more and more affected, she says. I cou
14、ldnt separate myself from my business. It was the worst experience of my life. I could no longer go to work and was crying all day.Fawkner was diagnosed with depression. She had to take several months off work. Fortunately, her husband was able to keep things going while Fawkner was recovering. She
15、saw a counselor (咨询师) for help and took part in a workplace mental health promotion program. This program was designed for small to medium business owners.The stories on the DVD in the program were so helpful. I was crying because I didnt feel so alone. For Fawkner, small business owners are overloo
16、ked. While employees in larger organizations often have access to employee assistance programs, small business owners are struggling on their own.11. One reason to have ones own business is that one can have more（ ） A. support from others B. flexible working hours C. life experience D. available res
17、ources12. A small business owner usually has（ ） A. abigger profit B. a more colorful life C. longer working time D. less stress from work13. Fawkners business ran into trouble because（ ） Al she had a serious mental problem B. it was taken over by her husband C. she started a mental health program D.
18、 it was hit by the financial crisis14. Fawkner didnt feel so alone because（ ） A. she could watch DVD at work B. she had her family around C. the counselor was helpful to her D. others had similar experiences15. According to Fawkner, small business owners need more（ ） A. technical knowledge B. financ
19、ial aid C. mental health assistance D. management skills三、概括段落大意和补全句子：（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。Secrets for a Happier YouSome people are naturally blessed with a cheerful character. They spread wa
20、rmth and sunshine wherever they go. They attract people like bees to honey. So what is it that makes these people so different from others? The most important secret to happiness is to be grateful for the good things in your life whatever may be your financial position. Instead of appreciating mater
21、ial wealth, be thankful for the loved ones in your life and enjoy the little pleasures of life that come your way. The next most important secret is to develop relationships. Increasing social contacts helps boost brain power. Therefore, work towards improving your relationships and take time off to
22、 get in touch with friends. This will lift some burden off your shoulders, especially when you share your thoughts and feelings. Socializing can give you an added boost to your moods. Thirdly, do not hold a grudge (怨恨) against anyone. Instead, learn to be kind, generous, and forgiving towards others
23、, even to the person who hurt you. Be sympathetic and understanding, and try not to criticize others. Focus on the positives of a person instead of the negatives, for none of us is born perfect. It will keep your heart and mind free and peaceful. Besides, involve yourself in some creative process, b
24、e it dancing, writing or drawing. This can bring out the hidden talent in you to achieve magical happiness. Or pick up new skills and feel the great sense of satisfaction by carrying out certain tasks which you otherwise would never have felt. Finally, follow a daily regular sleep-wake cycle to keep
25、 you energetic and happy. Exercise regularly or practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing and yoga (瑜伽). Ensure you get eight to nine hours of sleep every day and have a well-balanced diet.A. Have a healthy lifestyleB. Help people in needC. Better your social relationshipsD. Do something cr
26、eativeE. Learn to understand and forgiveF. Be thankful for what you haveTask 116. Paragraph :17. Paragraph :18. Paragraph :19. Paragraph :20. Paragraph :A. even if you are poorB. more intelligentC. even when you are hurtD. different from othersE. to gain more material wealthF. to develop your potent
27、ialTask 221. A cheerful character makes you22. Enjoy the pleasures of life23. Socializing can make you24. Try to forgive25. Creative activities enable you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。Cultural Differences in England and FranceCultu
28、ral differences can take many forms. I have noticed many differences in French culture compared to English culture, from the way people dress, to their attitudes towards food, to what they do for fun. One thing that has struck me in particular in France is peoples personal interactions with each oth
29、er. 26 Firstly, its the kissing. Everyone kisses each other on the cheek. Its a greeting, instead of saying hi or hello. 27 Everyone participates in the kissing ritual, the young, the old, male, female, strangers and friends. I kiss my friends. I kiss the teachers at the school. And even if Im in a
30、hurry, I am still expected to make time to give acquaintances a quick kiss on the cheek as I rush past. I dont mind it. 28 It quickly turns strangers into acquaintances, and acquaintances into friends.Another thing that Ive noticed is that people in France are much more open with people they dont kn
31、ow. 29 In France, however, on long train journeys people have often started a conversation with me for no reason. They have a chat simply to pass the time. And I really enjoy being able to share a part of my life and my story with someone else.Whatever impressions you may have about French people, I
32、 have found that they are, for the most part, open and at ease talking to strangers. 30 A. In England, you talk to a stranger only if completely necessary.B. Britons often greet each other with hugs and kisses.C. This makes me more comfortable with them too.D. Often the kiss is a substitute for word
33、s.E. They differ a lot from those in the UK.F. In fact, I quite like it.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。Success for 99 CentsHow do you sell things in a time when the economy is down and people just dont want to 31 ? Try the 99 c
34、ent approach.Steve Jobs, former 32 of Apple Computers, tried it and 33 saved the music industry. He 34 a standard price of 99 cents for each song that he wanted to sell on iTunes and built a successful music download company.In the 1960s, Dave Gold 35 a store that sold alcoholic drinks in southern C
35、alifornia. He sold wine in three 36 categories: $0.79, $0.99 and $1.49. When he saw that the 99 cent wine did best, he started selling the other two at the same price and sales went up. In 1982, he started 37 99 cent stores across the US. Today the company is 38 almost 500 million dollars and has 28
36、0 shops.Why does a 99 cent price tag (标签) make so much success? Researchers have found out that the price ending with .99 shows a 39 price for consumers. It looks less and consumers 40 feel that they can get something back.A. market E. several I. sellB. owned F. finally J. bossC. worth G. usually K.
37、 priceD. set H. buy L. lower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。Learning From MistakesLots of people dare not make mistakes (mistake). They fear they will be laughed at or 41 (blame) by others. They fear they will lose their money and 42 (
38、belonging) or be under heavy stress. But risks are 43 (possible) to avoid and they do pave the way towards success. Have you ever 44 (hear) of anyone who achieves success without making any mistakes?So it is only . 45 (nature) that making mistakes should be considered a must. You shouldnt worry abou
39、t that as you 46 (probable) get lots of advantages out of your mistakes. By making mistakes, you can at least distinguish between the correct and the 47 (correct) parts of what you did. Robert Stevenson once said: Our business in life is not to be 48 (success), but to continue to fail in good spirits.You neednt worry about anything as long as you keep on going by 49 (wise) learning from your mistakes and 50 (try) even harder.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“Green Transportation”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。 你怎样理解绿色出行 你会选择哪种绿色出行方式 给出理由10
