1、2018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。The British SummerBritain is well known for its rainy climate. People joke that even in the summer time the country never gets any
2、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 werent used to such high temperatures, so every day on the news there were stories about people struggling to work in such
3、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. Its common to invite friends and neighbours around for a barbecue, wh
4、ere everyone sits outside and eats food like grilled meat (烤肉) and salads. Theres 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 ev
5、ery green area, theres always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays childrens 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,
6、though, and thats 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! 1. There is little sunshine in Britain in summer. A. True B. False C. Not Given 2. British people li
7、ke to tell jokes about each other. A. True B. False C. Not Given 3. It was unusually hot last summer in Britain. A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. British people enjoyed the high temperatures of last summer. A. True B. False C. Not Given 5. The media advised people to enjoy the sunshine. A. True B. F
8、alse C. Not Given 6. Most British people have a garden of their own. A. True B. False C. Not Given 7. People having a barbecue often have a plan against the rain. A. True B. False C. Not Given 8. Children like the music from the ice cream vans. A. True B. False C. Not Given 9. Blackpool and Brighton
9、 are known for their beaches. A. True B. False C. Not Given10. People go to Spain in summer to enjoy the cooler sea water. 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。Horse TalkDo you know horses talk? You can learn to understand h
10、orse 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 mi
11、stake 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 check
12、ing out a threatening noise in front. When a horse lets its ears down, its 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
13、 are safer when theyre with other horses. If they become isolated, they whinny (嘶鸣), calling for company. Theyre saying, Where are you? Im over here! Domestic horses use the same sounds to stay in touch with other horses.If a horse snorts (打响鼻儿), its not communicating anything. Its just clearing dus
14、t or grass seed out of its nose. But if it snorts while holding its head high and stating at something, its saying, That looks dangerous. Get ready to run! When two horses meet, they put their noses together and smell each others breath. Its their way of asking, Are you a friend? Horses also blow, b
15、reathing 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!11. Horses in the wild talk mainly to A. stay alive B. make friends C. find food D. keep awake12. It is d
16、angerous to A. touch a horses ears B. ride a horse on farms C. surprise a horse from behind D. stare at a horse from front13. A horses ears are special because they can A. send messages B. turn to different directions C. sense temperatures D. clear out the dust14. When a horses ears are down, we kno
17、w that it is A. isolated B. relaxed C. angry D. anxious15. From the text, we know that horses A. are dangerous animals B. can hardly survive in the wild C. prefer to stay in groups D. have different language systems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
18、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。Hawaii, the Aloha State Hawaii is sometimes called the Aloha State. Aloha 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
19、 has two viewpoints: it remembers its history and looks toward the future. Hawaii 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
20、 volcanoes that erupted (爆发) and rose above the ocean. There are still active volcanoes in Hawaii. Because 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
21、 snow at the top of some of the mountains. Once 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 was thought to be the first European to find the islands in 1778. Because of its lo
22、cation, 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 int
23、o the Union in 1959 as the 50th state. Today 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!Task 1A. Mild climateB. Local custom
24、sC. Tourist attractionD. Long historyE. Meaning of AlohaF. Geographic features16. Paragraph :17. Paragraph :18. Paragraph :19. Paragraph :20. Paragraph :Task 221. Aloha is often used as 22. Hawaii islands are formed by 23. Visitors can see snow on 24. Hawaii used to be ruled by 25. People visit Hawa
25、ii for A. European explorersB. mountain peaksC. its scenery and cultureD. volcanic eruptionsE. a way of greetingF. a king or a queen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。George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver was born in Missouri
26、 between 1861 and 1864. He was born into slavery. It was not until the end of the Civil War that George became flee. 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. T
27、here 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 drawings of plants we
28、re 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 Alaba
29、ma. 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
30、 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
31、 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.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
32、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。Warmth at MidnightCanberra 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 superm
33、arket 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 feedin
34、g 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 sh
35、opping, 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 E. freezing I. poorlyB. local F. attentively J. givenC. happy G. potential K. consumedD. reading H. sitting L. circle六、完形补文（第41-50题，每题1.5分
36、，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。Keeping Friendship AliveIts 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) cant afford to be neglecte
37、d too long. They need to be 43 (renew). If you want and need to keep tree 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 havent 46 (call) up for ages, why youre getting
38、 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 cant expect to keep tree friends.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“Lets 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10
