1、2017年4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。The Thinking Habit That Changed My Life I remember one evening three years ago, when my life was very different. I was overweight. I
2、 was deeply in debt. I was a smoker. I felt hopeless and helpless. I couldnt change anything. Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is. And I resolved to list the good things in my life. I had a wonderful wife. I had five amazing children. I could see and appreciate the beauty
3、of the world around me. The list went on, but you get the idea. Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OK. That night I resolved to be grateful for what I had, and for the people in my life. I started the habit of gratitude. Now many people consider it unimportant. Im here to tell y
4、ou that its very important. It changes lives. Now I appreciate my wife Eva more. I feel good about having her in my life. And we have deepened our relationship. I also appreciate my kids more. Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor. Im kinder to others ar
5、ound me, at work and everywhere else, because instead of seeing the faults in everyone, I see the good, and am grateful for them. I need less, because instead of thinking about what I dont have, I am grateful for what I do have. Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude, and life becomes eas
6、ier. Without the habit of gratitude, we tend to complain and see the bad in people and things. We cant change that at once, but you can do something. For example, you can start with a small action. Really feel the happiness that something or someone is in your life, or take a moment to make a list o
7、f the things in your life that you re thankful for.1. I was unhappy with my life three years ago. A. True B. False C. Not Given2. I drank every day and couldnt stop it. A. True B. False C. Not Given3. I was unable to support my family. A. True B. False C. Not Given4. One evening I came to a new unde
8、rstanding of my life. A. True B. False C. Not Given5. Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadays. A. True B. False C. Not Given6. Now I have a closer relationship with my wife. A. True B. False C. Not Given7. I am now more strict with my kids. A. True B. False C. Not Given8. I like making fri
9、ends with people around me. A. True B. False C. Not Given9. I now try to see the good in others. A. True B. False C. Not Given10. A small action doesnt work to change ones bad habit.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。Dog T
10、raining Dog training is a must for all dogs. It is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what hes doing; it is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a quick fix-it is an ongoing process. Dog training also invo
11、lves 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 learn to communicate with your dog. Training your dog to sit is probably the first thing you will train your dog to d
12、o. When you want your dog to sit, hold a treat above his head and say sit. As the dog sits, say sit again and then immediately give him the treat. Your dog should drop into a sit position in order to reach the food. Teaching your dog to fetch promotes bonding. To do this, first throw a ball, and giv
13、e the command fetch. As he starts to run towards it, yell fetch again. Instead of a ball, you may use the object your dog loves most. Do not play fetch with heavy items or sticks, however, as this can damage the dogs teeth or injure the dog. A well-trained dog should remain where his owner commands,
14、 so stay is an important command in dog training as well. Since it is more involved, that will be the subject of another article. Dog training is a very physical activity, so be prepared to be tired. And dog training is never without risk of injury, especially with more aggressive dogs. One major mi
15、stake many dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over. Training your dog continues throughout your dogs life. 11. What does the author say about dog training? A. It requires professional guidance. B. It is necessary for every dog. C. It gives dogs good exercise. D. It is an easy job f
16、or trainers.12. What is the most important thing for dog trainers to do? A. Learn to communicate with dogs. B. Give dogs timely encouragement. C. Create right circumstances for dogs. D. Teach dogs desired behaviors.13. Dog trainers usually train their dogs first to A. jump B. stay C. fetch D. sit14.
17、 To train dogs to fetch, trainers often start with a A. stick B. ball C. treat D. trick15. Many dog owners tend to think that dog training A. can be dangerous B. costs much moneyC. takes a short time D. can be very tiring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
18、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。Ancient Greek Values Ancient Greek civilization has greatly helped the building of todays society. Many countries now still base their laws and ethics (论理) on the teachings and doings of ancient Greeks. In everyday life, ancient Greeks
19、 valued loyalty, glory, intelligence and hospitality (好客). These may seem simple values, but they did effectively shape ancient Greece into a most referenced culture in history. During ancient Greece, men were required to go to school and learn. Boys were taught at home until they were 6 years old a
20、nd then sent off to school. Ancient Greek schools featured a structure that had boys in school from the age of six until fourteen and then an optional additional four years. The boys were trained in arts and in citizen training. Citizen training prepared Greek boys for two aspects of adult life, whi
21、ch were peace and war. Glory for young men in ancient Greece was the same as fame to youngpeople today. Stories of war glories and battles were handed down to young men so that they desired to make their names along with the victory of a battle. Helping your fellow man was an important aspect of lif
22、e in ancient Greece. Ancient Greeks were kind and generous. They offered food, shelter and protection to travelers without question. They believed that helping others was their brotherly duty. Loyalty is perhaps the most important value of ancient Greek civilization. It was stressed in everything th
23、e Greeks did. They believed in loyalty to the family, the community and most importantly to the gods. The gods of ancient Greece often sent tests to citizens. Keeping faith through the tests was a sign of loyalty and belief.Task 116. Paragraph O:17. Paragraph 0:18. Paragraph 0:19. Paragraph O:20. Pa
24、ragraph O:A. Education in ancient GreeceB. Friendliness of ancient GreeksC. Wars in ancient GreeceD. Impact of ancient Greek valuesE. Top value of ancient GreeksF. Sense of honor of ancient GreeksTask 221. Ancient Greek values are held22. Young men in ancient Greece were required23. Young Greeks had
25、 a strong desire24. Ancient Greeks saw it as a duty25. Ancient Greeks stressed loyaltyA. to go to schoolB. in many countriesC. to achieve honorD. in whatever they didE. to study lawF. to help others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。The
26、 Power of Positive Thinking Human emotion is one of those factors that cannot be defined exactly. The reason is that it is quite uncertain. We cannot change the feelings that are roused when we experience different things. 26 Some people forget that they are in control. They make their choices based
27、 ontheir emotions. They experience failure and loss and let their emotions rule their decisions. They are trapped in their sadness and thus, experience more failure. Some people say they need a lucky break to recover from their failures. 27 They need to get over their failures on their own. But how
28、do they do that? The answer is: positive thinking. People often fail to realize the power of positive thinking. 28 They fail to realize that they only need to overcome their fears in order to truly succeed in life. They just have too much pride and are blinded of their own shortcomings. The power of
29、 positive thinking lies in belief. 29 You make the decisions that affect your life. You may not be able to change your environment, but you are able to change the way you react to it. The power of positive thinking lies beyond false courage. You need to take another look at the world around you. 30
30、You cant rest on your success, or foolish pride will cause you to make wrong decisions.A. They fail to realize that their worst enemy lies within themselves.B. However, we must always remember that we can control our reactions.C. You cant just take a look at your failures, or you will lose hope.D. W
31、e can benefit a lot from positive thinking.E. However, life rarely gives people a break.F. You need to believe that you are in control.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。Meet Famous People in London Many people like to see famous p
32、eople. But famous people dont 31 like to be looked at. At least, they dont like to be looked at all day every day! However, there is one 32 in England where you can look at lots of famous people every day. That is Madame Tussauds, the most popular 33 attraction in London. On most days of the year, 3
33、4 of visitors can be seen outside Madame Tussauds. They want to 35 in and see some of the most famous people in the world. If you like, you can 36 to those film stars, sports stars or politicians in Madame Tussauds, but they wont 37 anything to you, because they cant! Madame Tussauds is a waxworks (
34、蜡像馆), and the famouspeople in the building are made out of wax. But, this doesnt 38 to be a problem. Ordinary people like looking at 39 people, even if they are only 40 . Its better than nothing!A. seem E. statues I. getB. give F. tourist J. rarelyC. place G. extraordinary K. sayD. talk H. lines L.
35、usually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。Dont Be Afraid of Making Mistakes Lots of people dont dare to make mistakes (mistake). They fear that they will be ridiculed or 41 (blame) by others. They fear that they will lose their money and
36、belongings or be under a lot of stress. But risks are 42 (actual) unavoidable and they do pave the way towards success. Have you ever 43 (hear) of someone who achieves success without making any mistakes before? So it is 44 (nature) that making mistakes in your effort to reach your dreams is 45 (con
37、sider) a must, and you shouldnt worry about that as you may get a lot of 46 (advantage) out of your mistakes. By making mistakes you then can distinguish between the correct and the 47 (correct) portions of what you did. Anthony DAngelo said: In order to succeed you must fail, so that you know what
38、to do the next time. And Robert Louis Stevenson even 48 (go) to the extreme as to say: Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good 49 (spirit). You neednt worry about anything as long as you keep on going by 50 (wise) learning from your mistakes and trying 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 假设你暑假参加了你所在社区组织的义工(v01皿teer)活动。请给你的美国朋友了om写一封英文电子邮件，与他分享你的感想，内容包括： 你做了什么义工工作 你认为做义工的意义是什么请以LiKe署名。10
