1、2015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。Black Friday Everyone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While pe
2、ople have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving (感恩节). On this day most retail stores open their doors very early some as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With this in mind, it is clea
3、r to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday. Black Friday is not as old as many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season. In order t
4、o draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very well. This large success resulted in the name Black Friday. It was so named because the stores were in the black. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Fri
5、day really started to gain in popularity. Todayin the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They J hope to attract shoppers into their stores. Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USAgo out and buy gifts, even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular da
6、y to shop. Thanks to the Intemet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you dont want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.1. Many people know the history of Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not Given2. Most s
7、tores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday. A. Tree B. False C. Not Given3. Customers get better service on Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not Given4. Black Friday started in the USA. A. True B. False C. Not Given5. The holiday season ends on Black Friday. A. True B. False C.
8、Not Given6. In the black is a financial term. A. True B. False C. Not Given7. Black Friday is no longer popular. A. True B. False C. Not Given8. People like to shop online on Christmas Eve. A. True B. False C. Not Given9. It is possible to get Black Friday discount online. A. True B. False C. Not Gi
9、ven10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am. 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。Living in Brazil (巴西) and Switzerland Moving to a different city may seem difficuk. You have to change schools and get used to your
10、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 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. Sh
11、e 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 what a mix! After my 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 vis
12、ited 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. Brazil 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
13、 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 beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians:they are wealthy, independent,
14、and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool. I love bothcountries. In Switzerland, 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 ho
15、me.11. The authors parents A. share similar interests B. have different jobs C. have different personalities D. enjoy reading books12. When the author was a child, the family used to A. have many good friends B. move between the two countries C. speak two dialects D. visit Brazil from time to time13
16、. The author thinksBrazilians are A. organized B. independent C. indifferent D. optimistic14. According to the text, Switzerland A. is famous for its chocolate B. has many big cities C. has a lot in common with Brazil D. is hot and humid15. According to the author, living in two different cultures i
17、s a(n) A. appealing idea B. difficuk decision C. expensive choice D. pleasant experience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。 More Than One Kind of Intelligence You may have heard people memion
18、 IQ when talking about how smart someone is. IQ stands for intelligence quotient (智商). It can help predict how well someone may do academically. IQ is just one measure of our abilities. There are many other kinds of intelligence. For example, spatial (空间的) intelligence is the ability to think in 3D.
19、 Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone. Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence. Another important type of intelligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ for short) is the ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions. Just as
20、 a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with difficult situations. One way to think about EQ is that it is part of being people-smart. Understanding and getting alo
21、ng with people help us become successful in our lives. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work. Some people are born with good EQ skills; others need to work on them. Everyone can get better ff they know what to d
22、o. Being able to notice and label everyday feelings is the most basic EQ skills. Being aware of emotions helps us manage our own emotions. It also helps us understand how others feel.Task 116. Paragraph :17. Paragraph :18. Paragraph :19. Paragraph :20. Paragraph :A. Kinds of intelligenceB. Definitio
23、n of IQC. Importance of EQD. Demition of EQE. Development of EQ studiesF. Ways to improve EQ skillsTask 221. People often use IQ to22. Being able to face difficulties demands23. A high EQ helps us succeed24. Being able to get along with people is25. One of the most basic EQ skills is toA. in our wor
24、kB. recognize everyday feelingsC. talk about how smart a person isD. a sign of high EQE. a high EQF. in a friendly way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 Princess Disease Have you ever heard of the princess disease? It is a terrible d
25、isease. 26 It wastes away at ones social life and peoples tolerance. People with this disease think they are better than everyone else, without a real reason. Jin is a girl who suffers from this disease. 27 She thinks she is better looking than her friends and most people she has met. It is, as far
26、as she is concerned, a well-known fact that she dresses better, sings better, and dances better than most people in her school, too. So is Jin justified in believing that she is better than everyone else? 28 Of course, she thinks this is because the singing coach hates her, since the coach has bad s
27、kin and is jealous of her. She is good at sports, but she isnt the strongest, fastest, or even the best at any of their schools events. 29 She, again, thinks it was because of the haters. After losing, she pretended shed just run for fun and it was no big deal, but in fact it was a huge deal to her.
28、 Jin demitely has the disease. The treatment is to stop being so mean and get a little modesty. 30 She might even get rid of this disease if she tries hard enough.A. She is too proud ofherselfB. Sin is very popular.C. Then things might become better for her.D. She sings well, but not well enough to
29、be a lead singer.E. It threatens to push ones friends away.F. She ran for class president, but came in third.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。People Use Technology More, Sleep Less People in Britain now spend more time watching T
30、V, gaming, and using their mobile phones and computers than sleeping. A study 31 that British people use technology for 20 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average UK adult uses technology for eight hours and 41 minutes a day. They 32 for an average of eight hours and 21 minutes. One of
31、the biggest 33 for this is wi-fi. People can get online almost 34 . Many people make telephone calls or surf the web while watching TV. TV ks still the most 35 activity. The study looked at technology and 36 age groups. It found that six-year-olds understand how to use technology at the same 37 as 4
32、5-year-olds. Another 38 was that people understand digital technology most when they are 14 or 15. A doctor said technology is 39 the way people communicate with each other, He said we are moving 40 from face-to-face conversations because of technology.A. changing E. anywhere I. differentB. reasons
33、F. down J. awayC. popular G finding K.outdoorD. found H. level L. sleep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。 Be Grateful Whether you are a waiter (wait) or a doctor, your job is about serving others and making their life better. We have all
34、 41 (have) experiences where someone 42 (work) in their job has lifted us up and made a 43 (different) to our day or brought us down and made our day worse. We have all met 44 (real) wonderful people cleaning floors. We have also met peoplewho are not so wonderful but have 45 (amaze) jobs. So whatev
35、er you do, be grateful. This doesnt mean you have to stay in a job you dont like, but it 46 (help) you develop a more positive attitude. You may not like your job, but you can enjoy being with your 47 (colleague). This is something to be 48 (thank) for. When you practise 49 (grateful), it allows you todevelop a more useful outlook and be 50 (happy) at your work.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. 假设你的美国朋友Mike要去你的家乡旅游，请给他写一封电子邮件，告诉他： 近期的天气状况； 需要注意的事项； 你期待与他见面。 请以LiKe署名10
