2020年10月全国自考综合英语(二)试题及答案解析.pdf
精品自学考试资料推荐全国 2018 年 10 月高等教育自学考试综合英语（二）试题课程代码：00795I.、语法、词汇。从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并填在答题纸相应的位置上。(本大题共 25 小题，每小题 1 分，共 25 分)Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(25 points)Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(25 points)1It is generally believed that _ education can make a big difference to a person s life.AaCtheBanD/2James Michell was deaf,dumb,and blind from birth,but he distinguished people _ their smells,and in this wayformed correct judgments.AofCtoBbyDwith3The soldier was awarded a medal because he _ great bravery under fire.AshowsChas shownBshowedDhad shown4My intent is to help those parents who now realise that they _ be overindulging their children but dont know howto stop.AmightCwouldBcouldDshould5“_ bottle up your anger and have an almighty explosion,why not express it now and then?”AInstead ofCRather thanBDespite ofDMore than6We cannot accurately predict how much carbon dioxide _ by factories will remain permanently in the air.AreleasedCreleasingBto releaseDbeing released7Historians agree that early American Indians came from Siberia,_ a long-vanished land bridge across the BeringStrait.AcrossBcrossing1精品自学考试资料推荐CcrossedDto cross8_,but the fire brigade came too.AIf only the police arrivedCOnly if the police arrivedBNot only the police arrivedDNot only did the police arrive9Columbus Day _ on the twelfth of October because on that day in 1492,Christopher Columbus first landed inAmerica.Ais celebratedCcelebratingBcelebratesDwas celebrated10Every one of us has several habits,_ most of them are unconscious and we perform them without any thought.Aeven ifCsinceBeven thoughDtherefore11Only when the war was over in 1953 _ to get back to work.Athat was he ableCwas he ableBthat he was ableDhe was able12If every requested object is given on demand,a child would have _ opportunities to learn the value of money.AlessCfewerBa littleDa few13The supervisor could have prevented the accident _ it beforehand.Ahas he knownCif he knowsBhad he knownDif he knew14The government has decided to increase _ for civil servants.AsalariesCwagesBfeesDearnings15It gradually _ me that much of what they had said was far from the truth.Adawned toCcame toBdawned onDcame on16Nowadays many parents feel guilty _ spending little time with their children.AwithCaboutBatDfor17It is _ knowledge that water freezes at 0.AordinaryBnormal2精品自学考试资料推荐CusualDcommon18A dedicated nurse is always ready to _ patients needs.Aattend toCcare withBattend inDcare on19Would you _ me a favour and keep an eye on my house while I am away?AgiveCdoBofferDmake20How do the two products compare in terms _ quality and reliability?AofCwithBasDabout21A woman who wishes to have a successful career has to _ some sacrifices.AinvolveCgiveBmakeDoffer22His parents offered to settle his debts,but he _ hear of it.AcantCwontBcouldntDwouldnt23My parents dont _ my trying to earn money as a part-timer.Aagree withCapprove withBagree ofDapprove of24She is proud that her two lovely daughters are blessed _ a talent for music.AbyCinBwithDfor25The little girls bedroom is redecorated in pink,which makes it _ cosy.Aall the lessClessBall the moreDmoreII完形填空。从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并填在答题纸相应的位置上。（本大题共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，共 15 分）Fill in each blank in the passage with the most likely answer.(15 points)My brother Henry has an excellent job in a bank.I couldnt 26 him when he told me that he had decided to give it27.Though I tried to make him 28 his mind,I failed.“You should reconsider your 29,”I said.“You have already spentfive years in the bank and you could have a wonderful 30.You might become a bank manger 31 the time youre thirty five.”3精品自学考试资料推荐“I know,”Henry answered.“Ive got no complaints 32 the bank.Its a pleasant job in nice surroundings and we 33civilized hours.The bank manager told me that my 34 were excellent.”“Then why do you want to leave?”I 35.“Its themoney,”Henry said.“But youre 36 a good salary,”I answered.“I dont 37 that,”Henry said.“What do I do in the bank?Well,at the moment 38 I do is counting money.I find it very 39.”“Why does this upset you?”I asked,unable to 40 thelogic of Henrys argument.“You dont understand,”Henry answered.“I enjoy counting my own money,but I hate countingother peoples!”26Aforgive27Aaway28Ato change29Adecision30Ajob31Aby32Aof33Agive34Aprospects35Aclaimed36Aobtaining37Athink38Athat39Aconfusing40AgetBbelieveBoffBchangeBdeterminationBoccupationBatBtoBstayBaspectsBexclaimedBgainingBconsiderBanythingBexhaustingBbelieveCtrustCupCto alterCthoughtCcareerConCwithCcomeCconsequencesCannouncedCgettingCmeanCnothingCdisgustingCfollowDrememberDinDalterDchoiceDprofessionDbeforeDatDkeepDresultsDdeclaredDwinningDreferDallDdepressingDknowIII句子释义。从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出一个正确答案，并填在答题纸相应的位置上。（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）Choose the closest paraphrased version of each of the following sentences or the italicized part.(10 points)41The answers to stupid questions can be a gateway to real insight.AAsking questions is important in learning.BYou will learn something useful from the answers.CAnswering questions is a way of learning new things.DThe answers can open the way to a deeper understanding.42Once the sands have run out of a persons hourglass,they cannot be replaced.AIf a persons clock goes wrong,nobody can repair it.4精品自学考试资料推荐BOnce an hour is gone,it will never come back to us.CTime is as precious as sands in an hourglass.DSands can easily run out of an hourglass.43As long as we could look forward to getting a drink of that water later,there was something to live for.AWe were all eager to drink that water.BWe shouldnt just live for a drink of water.CIf we had drunk up the water,we would be dead.DWe needed something to live for,even just for a drink of water.44If they parents give in,they feel regret and resentment over having been a pushover.Athey make up their mind to be more strict.Bthey never regret that they have given in.Cthey feel upset that they havent been kind enough.Dthey are sorry and angry that they havent been firm enough.45Romance is the privilege of the rich,not the profession of the unemployed.AA man without a job should be wise enough not to fall in love.BThe rich and the poor should be equal in love affairs.CYou should never fall in love with anyone without a job.DUnemployed people are not entitled to get married.46Moreover,it was Emilys theory that children learned love as well as discipline by family example.Aparents should teach their children by example.Bparents behavior helps shape their childrens character.Cchildren learn things by copying what their parents say and do.Dchildren mirror their parents strengths as well as weaknesses.47There is a great deal to be said about the suburb.AThe suburb is a good topic for conversation.BThe suburb is a nice place to live in.CThe suburb has many advantages.DThe suburb is much talked about.48I can penetrate social masks and roles and see the other person my romantic partner on a deeper level.AIn spite of his indifference,I can see his love deep down.BAt a glance,I recognise him even though he wears a facemask.5精品自学考试资料推荐CI know what he is at heart beyond his public image and his status.DWhether he turns out to be a millionaire or a beggar,I know what he is.49Besides,they terrorists dont have access to the knowledge to build an atomic bomb.ABesides,it is none of their business to do that.BBesides,they are not knowledgeable enough to do that.CBesides,they cant get the necessary information.DBesides,it is difficult for them to get an opportunity.50A storm was bearing down upon Iceland.AA storm would soon destroy Iceland.BA storm was about to strike Iceland.CIceland was frequently attacked by storms.DIceland would have to face the damages of a storm.IV阅读理解。认真阅读下列两篇短文，每篇短文后有5 个问题，根据短文的内容从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并填在答题纸相应的位置上。（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）Read the two passages and answer the questions.(10 points)Read the two passages and answer the questions.(10 points)Passage 1Passage 1Police Officer Tidwell left the station just after 8 a.m.on Sunday,June 4.He had spent an uneventful night on duty andwas looking forward to his day of rest.By habit he took a short cut down the path behind Digby Hall Road.A minute or twolater,he saw a man climbing down a drain-pipe from an open bedroom window of number 29.In silence Tidwell crept intothe garden.The man reached the ground and was dusting himself down when he felt his arm gripped.“Its 8:15 on a Sunday morning,”said the officer,“and this sort of thing seems an unlikely adventure at such a time.Would you mind explaining?”The man was obviously startled but he kept calm.He said,“I know whats on your mind,officer,but it isnt true.This isa very funny mistake.”“Its part of my job to take an interest in unusual events.I think you ve just left this house in a manner other than thecustomary one.That may be quite innocent,but I d like to make sure.”Tidwell took out his notebook and a pen.“Name,address and occupation and then,please,tell me your story.”“Charlie Crane,Lorry Driver,from Nottingham,51 Brecon Street.My story”“Yes,What were you doing like a fly on that wall,Mr Crane?”“Well,I had a breakdown yesterday and had to stay here until it was fixed.Bed and breakfast.The landlady s name isMrs Fern.She gave me breakfast at seven,and I was out here in the right way and down at the lorry park by half past.It was6精品自学考试资料推荐only when I felt around for a cigarette I realised Id left 80 pounds in my pay envelope under the pillow here at number 29.Ialways put it under my pillow at night.Its a habit Ive got into.I even do it at home”“I see.Why didnt you miss it when you went to pay Mrs Whats-her-name?”“Mrs Fern.Id paid her last night.You ve got to pay when you take the room,see.So I came rushing back,but itsSunday,and shed gone back to bed.Could I wake her?I rang the bell and banged on the front door for ten minutes before Icame round here to the back and found my bedroom window still open.Up I went,then,up this pipe.Its a trick I learnt inthe army.She hadnt made the bed,and the money was still there.You know the rest,and I hope you believe it because”“Mr Crane,what on earth are you doing here?I thought you d gone an hour ago.”It was Mrs Fern,speaking from thekitchen window at the corner of the house.51Why was Tidwell walking along the path behind Digby Hall Road?AHe usually discovered something suspicious along that path.BHe had an appointment with a man at Digby Hall Road.CHe knew he would get home quicker that way.DHe chose to go that way by chance.52The police officer questioned the man because_.Ahe had seen the man doing something strangeBthe man had fallen and needed attentionChe thought he recognised the manDthe man had tried to escape53By saying“in a manner other than the customary one”,the officer meant the man left the house_.Awithout paying the landladyCby the front doorBat such an early hourDdown a drain-pipe54Why had Crane stayed the night at number 29?AHe had lost his way in the dark.BHe had suddenly felt sick at stomach.CThere was something wrong with his lorry.DNottingham was too far for him to reach that night.55When Crane returned to the house,_.Ahe didnt want to wake Mrs FernBhe tried to wake Mrs Fern but failedChe woke Mrs Fern,but she refused to get up7精品自学考试资料推荐Dhe felt ashamed to wake Mrs Fern,but he did soPassage 2Every country has its share of the odd beliefs that we call superstitions.And of all the subjects that superstitions havebeen built around,the most outstanding is salt.The properties of salt have puzzled people everywhere.Today we know its chemical nature.We know why salt can helpto thaw snow or to freeze ice cream.But early man did not have this knowledge.He looked on salt as magic.As magic,ithad the power to do good or evil.Man probably first noticed salt when he saw animals near a salt lick.When he tried some,it tasted good.Then he foundout that salt could keep food from spoiling.He began to imagine that it could protect him as well.He valued salt for both itsmagical and its chemical properties.In those days salt was scarce in some places.It was too precious to be wasted.So there was a sensible reason for beingcareful not to spill salt.Spilling salt was indeed an unlucky accident.Superstition gave another meaning to the same accident.Early man was sure that the good spirit guarding him had causedhim to spill the salt.It was a warning of evil near him.Good spirits were thought to live on the right side of the body;badspirits were on the left.Soearly man threw a pinch of salt over hisleft shoulder.The salt was a bribe tothe spirits thatplanned to harm him.To many people,spilling salt meant sadness.This superstition arose because tears are salty.An old belief in Norway isthat enough tears must be shed to dissolve the salt that is spilled.And there is an old saying,“Help me to salt,help me tosorrow.”Faith in the magic of salt explains another old belief.People thought it was easy to catch a bird if its tail feathers weresalted.Not long ago a report seemed to show there was some truth in this belief.Birds flying close enough to the Great SaltLake in the United States were said to be easily captured.But the cause is not the magic power of salt.It is the weight of salton their wings that keeps the birds from flying away.The properties of salt gave rise to other beliefs about it.Salt itself lasts,it helps to preserve food.So men thought it wasmuch like friendship.Many old customs link salt with friendship.Salt is often given as a present to a friend in his new home.In ancient Greece,a stranger was welcomed by having a pinch of salt placed in his right hand.In the East,salt was put in front of strangers as apledge of goodwill.In Hungary,people sprinkle the threshold of a new house with salt.When this is done,no witch or evilthing will enter the house.We know today that salt is needed for good health.In Ancient times the Greeks and Romans thought that the salt inseawater made the water pure.So they worshipped a goddess of salt.She was the goddess of health.In her name,salt was8精品自学考试资料推荐placed on the tongue of a child at birth.This act was thought to make sure of long life,good health,and protection for him.The custom is still followed in some places.Old beliefs about salt have not all disappeared,and some“salty”words and expressions are still part of our speech.Theword salary has come to us from times when salt was scarce.Roman soldiers,officials,and working people were often paidwith salt.That pay was called salarium,which came from the word for salt,sal.Salarium meant salt money.We also use theexpression“Hes not worth his salt.”To praise a person,we might say:“Hes the salt of the earth.”Most people today do not allow superstitions to rule their actions.We know that these very old beliefs are not likely to bebased on facts.But they show that early man,like man today,was trying to understand the world about him.56Early man looked on salt as magic because _.Ahe was fond of its unusual good tasteBhe was ignorant of its
