08-07高等教育自学考试-综合英语(二)试题.doc

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1、2008年7月英语二全国2008年7月高等教育自学考试综合英语(二)试题课程代码：00795请将答案填在答题纸相应的位置上I.语法、词汇。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15小题。每小题1分，共15分)Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(15 points)1. You should have been more patient _ that customer.A. ofB. with C. for D. at2. You may _ thi

2、s book; I dont want it anymore.A. get B. remain C. maintain D. keep3. His plans are very _. He wants to master Chinese, English and French before he enters university.A. arbitrary B. aggressiveC. ambitious D. abundant4. Mary used to get up late,_?A. does not sheB. didnt sheC. did sheD. use she5. Thi

3、s music album is_ as it was the only one ever signed by the pop star.A. unusualB. uniqueC. rare D. special6. They have discussed the problem for several times but could come to no_.A. end B. conclusion C. result D. judgment7. In ancient times, wealthy people liked hunting wild animals _ sightseeing.

4、A. than to go B. rather than to go C. other than going D. more than going8. Dont risk _ the job which so many people want.A. losing B. to lose C. lost D. your life to lose9. Fruit is rich _ vitamins.A. with B. in C. at D. of10. The boy never lets his friends _ when they need his help.A. in B. down C

5、. off D. out11. The noise was so _ that only those with sensitive hearing were aware of it.A. dim B. soft C. faint D. gentle12. When the poor girl heard the bad news, she _ completely.A. broke away B. broke up C. broke down D. broke out13. The purpose of teaching is to_ the minds of the students rat

6、her than dull them.A. refresh B. renew C. stimulate D. encourage14. _ in the country, we had few social engagements.A. Living B. Having been lived C. Being lived D. Having lived15. “You havent lost your ticket, have you?”“I hope _ .”A. so B. no C. not D. didnt完形填空。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

7、。(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)From childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselves and the world about us. When humans first 16 , they were like newborn children, unable to use this 17 too

8、l. Yet once language developed, the possibilities for human kinds future attainments (成就) and cultural growth increased.Many linguists believe that evolution is 18 for our ability to produce and use language. They 19 that our highly evolved brain provides us 20 an innate (天生的) language ability not f

9、ound in lower organisms (生命体). Proponents of this innateness theory say that our 21 for language is inborn, but that language itself develops gradually, 22 a function of the growth of the brain during childhood. Therefore, there are critical biological times for language development.Current 23 of in

10、nateness theory are mixed. However, evidence supporting the existence of some innate abilities is undeniable. 24 , more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages are best taught in 25 grades. Young children often can learn several languages by being 26 to them, while adults have a much

11、 harder time learning another language once the 27 of their first language have become firmly fixed. 28 some aspects of language are undeniably innate, language does not develop automatically in a vacuum. Children who have been 29 from other human beings do not possess language. This demonstrates th

12、at interaction with other human beings is necessary for proper language development. Some linguists believe that this is even more basic to human language acquisition than any innate capacities. These theorists view language as imitative, learned behavior. 30 , children learn language from their par

13、ents by imitating them. Parents gradually shape their childs language skills by positively reinforcing precise imitations and negatively reinforcing imprecise ones.16. A. generated B. evolved C. born D. originated17. A. valuable B. appropriate C. convenient D. favorite18. A. essential B. available C

14、. reliableD. responsible19. A. confirm B. inform C. claim D. convince20. A. for B. from C. of D. with21. A. potential B. performanceC. preference D. passion22. A. as B. just as C. like D. unlike23. A. reviews B. reference C. reaction D. recommendation24. A. In a word B. In a sense C. IndeedD. In oth

15、er words25. A. various B. different C. the higher D. the lower26. A. revealed B. exposed C. engaged D. involved27. A. regulationsB. formations C. rules D. constitutions28. A. Although B. Whether C. Since D. When29. A. distinguished B. different C. protected D. isolated30. A. As a resultB. After all

16、C. In other words D. Above all难句释义。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 for each of the sentences or italicized parts.(10 points)31. Sometimes I think how grateful I would be today if I had learned more back then about what really matters.A

17、. The things I learned at school really matters a lot when I apply them to the cases nowadays.B. The things I learned at school doesnt matter a lot when I apply them to the cases nowadays.C. I feel grateful that I have learned a lot of useful things at that time.D. I would feel grateful if I had rea

18、lly learned a lot of useful things at that time.32. Time is therefore always ticking in our inner ear.A. We can always hear the sound of the passing time.B. It always reminds us how time flies and we should hurry up.C. We always carry a watch with us, therefore we can hear the ticking.D. We should c

19、arry a watch with us, therefore we can hear the ticking.33. It was an insult not only to the old woman but to all mothers.A. The faithless son not only insulted his mother but also all mothers.B. The faithless son not only disappointed his mother but also all mothers.C. Not only the old woman but al

20、so all mothers felt offended and hurt by the sons faithless behavior.D. Not only the old woman but also all mothers felt that the son was faithless.34. Youll never see it again. His business is with others money.A. You can never see him again, because he is always doing business with others.B. You c

21、an never see your money again, because he is always doing business with others.C. You can never see your money again, because he is always investing money in business.D. You can never see your money again, because he is always earning his money by making use of others money.35. Many millions of doll

22、ars have since passed through my hands.A. Since I received that one dollar and twenty cents, I have dealt with many millions of dollars.B. After I received that one dollar and twenty cents, I have earned many millions of dollars.C. After I received that one dollar and twenty cents, many millions of

23、dollars have fallen into my hands.D. Because of my hard work, I have earned millions of dollars.36. “King Claudius weather.” said Laura, looking prettily shy as she made the literary allusion.A. A whether pattern.B. The weather that dominates the season.C. The weather that is changeable.D. The weath

24、er of the season when there is a lot of snow.37. My maternal grandfather, it is true, was cut off in the flower of his youth at the age of sixty-seven.A. In fact my maternal grandfather once cut a flower when he was sixty-seven.B. My maternal grandfather died sooner than was normal in his best time

25、when he was sixty-seven.C. My maternal grandfather planted flowers when he was and died at the age of sixty-seven.D. My maternal grandfather didnt like planting flowers and died at the age of sixty-seven.38. For a Frenchman, a German or an Englishman friendship is usually more special and carries a

26、heavier burden of commitment.A. In the eyes of a Frenchman, friendship with a German and Englishman is usually special and demands much responsibility.B. In the eyes of a Frenchman, a German or an Englishman friendship is a special thing and burden of commitment.C. For a Frenchman, German or English

27、 friendship is more special and demands more responsibility.D. In the eyes of a Frenchman, a German as well as an Englishman, friendship is something special, and it demands much responsibility.39. Flunk one more course, and Im out.A. If I fail another course, Ill be transferred to another universit

28、y.B. If I fail to find the right way, Ill lose the game.C. If I fail another course, Ill have to quit.D. If I fail another course, Ill go out of the university.40. There is a great deal to be said for the suburb.A. About the suburb there is a long story.B. The suburb is really worth being described

29、a lot.C. Everybody agrees that the suburb is beautiful.D. Its not enough to give such a brief description about the suburbs.阅读理解。阅读短文，根据短文的内容从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l0小题，每小题2分，共20分) Read the two passages and answer the questions. (20 points)Passage 1Since we are social beings, the q

30、uality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal (人际的) relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful (有压力的) conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on the

31、ir interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, sho

32、w that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.Social support, cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is st

33、rengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part i

34、n free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support, money aid, material resources, and needed services-that reduces stress by helping us resolve and d

35、eal with our problems.41Interpersonal relationships are important because they can_Amake people live more easily Bsmooth away daily problemsCdeal with life changes Dcure types of illnesses42The researches show that peoples physical and mental health_A1ies in the social medical care systems which sup

36、port them Bhas much to do with the amount of support they get from othersCdepends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troublesDis related to their courage for dealing with major life changes43Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word“cushions”?ATakes place of BM

37、akes up ofCLessens the effect ofDGets rid of44Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of _.Asocial companionship Binformational supportCinstrumental support Dthe strengthening of self-respect45What is the subject discussed in the text? AInterpersonal relationships B

38、Kinds of social supportCWays to deal with stressDEffects of stressful conditionPassage 2 Fred Michel is one of 7.2 million Americans who moonlight Once a week, after his day job as medical director of a mental health center，the 40-year-oldpsychiatrist(精神科医生)heads to a part-time job at a treatment ce

39、nter for young peopleTwice a month，he travels three hours to another teenage treatment center Last year，5.4 percent of the American workforce held second jobs，according to the US Labor Department，and that looks set to increase this year Many workers like the safety that moonlighting provides，says Ca

40、rl Hausamn，the writer of “Moonlighting：148 Great Ways to Make Money to the Side” The information from the US Labor Department shows that 40 percent of US moonlighters in 1997 took a second job to meet household expenses or pay off debtsOthers save money or buy some special things People also take se

41、cond jobs with an eye to the futurewanting to try out a new field or gain experience Michel started moonlighting when medical systems were unstable(不稳定的)He wanted to make sure he wasnt tied to one system that ended up failing Just as the purposes for moonlighting vary，the moonlighters cross all age

42、and racial groupsAnd they work in a variety of industries-no longer just service，office and sales jobs “Technology just affects your ability to make money,” Hausman says. “That makes a frequent change in moonlighting.” As its name means, moonlighting still occurs mostly at night. And that results in

43、 some pressures. Chief among them is time. Full-time employers could misunderstand, too. Some companies do not allow after-hour work because they fear it will affect their employees 9-to-5 performance. “The primary employer is saying, Wait, Im paying you for the sharp, fresh, energetic you,”says Tom

44、 Gimbel, president and founder of LaSalle Staffing in Chicago. “If youre burning yourself at both ends, its going to show.” Still, the good done to the moonlighters can be great. Besides extra income, moonlighters enjoy variety, freedom and chance to do something new. They also may find their part-t

45、ime jobs strengthen what they do full time. Besides, “its fun,” Michel says. Not only do his part-time jobs offer a chance to network, stretch his professional skills and make more money, but they also give him the variety he wouldnt find just in a full-time job. “Its a way of pulling from the spice

46、 cabinet,” he says, “and offering a little variety throughout the day.”46. What is the closest definition of “moonlight”?A. Go out at night. B. Do some secret things at night.C. Take some part-time jobs at night. D. Go out for a walk at night.47. What is the article mainly about?A. The ways of moonlighting. B. The reasons for moonlighting.C. The