2020年8月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试，
英语(二)
(课程代码00015)
第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10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。
Bicycle Commuting
I may not be a movie star, best-selling author, or millionaire when I grow up, but one thing I will be known for, at least locally, is commuting by bicycle. It's sad to see how few people do- -even though many could. Lots of people eagerly campaign for the reduction of greenhouse gases, but by driving cars, they're still contributing to the problem.
You might be picturing me as an extreme environmentalist (环保主义者), but I'm not one of those teenagers who wear shirts that say "Help save the world: Recycle." Actually, my interest in exercise, health, and fitness led me to cycling.
Cycling can help you lose weight, improve your health, and prevent many diseases. Cycling also carries a relatively low chance of injury.
While being good for your body, bicycle commuting is also a great way to cut greenhouse gases. Many environmentalists recycle, plant trees, and drive hybrid cars (混合动 力汽车), but bicycle commuting could be even more effective than all of those combined. You could cut down the amount of greenhouse gases just by commuting by bicycle a few times a week.
Bicycle commuting saves money too. When you buy your bicycle and the things that usually go with it, you might be shocked by the cost But if you think about the increasingly high gas prices, you will know for sure that you can save a significant amount each year by not driving a car.
You might think that you don't have time for bicycle commuting. Actually, you probably do. You could cut back on your TV time and pick up this activity. It helps you care for the environment, save money, and most importantly get ft.
1. I will write a best-selling book on cycling.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
2. Many local people commute by bicycle.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
3. I am devoted to environmental protection.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
4. I started cycling to improve my health.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
5. People are less likely to get injured while cycling.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
6. People drive to work for convenience.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
7. Bicycle commuting could be more effective in reducing greenhouse gases.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
8. People are in a good mood while cycling.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
9. Gas prices keep going up.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
10. Bikes are inexpensive to most people.
A.' True
B. False
C. Not Given
第二部分:阅读选择(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。
Spilt (打翻的) Milk
I recently heard a story about a famous scientist who had made several very important medical achievements. He was asked why he was so much more creative than the average person.
He responded that it all came from an experience when he was about two. He had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his grip (紧握) and it fell, spilling (打翻) the milk all over the floor
When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of yelling at him, or punishing him, she said, "Robert, what a wonderful mess you have made! Well, the damage has already been done. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?"
Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother said, "Robert, whenever you make a mess like this, eventually you have to clean it up. So, how would you like to do that? We could use a sponge (海绵) or a towel. Which do you prefer?" He chose the sponge and together they cleaned up the spit milk.
His mother then said, "You know, what we have here is a failed experiment in how to effectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Let's go out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it." The little boy learned that if he grasped the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it.
The scientist remarked that it was then that he knew he didn't need to be afraid to make mistakes. Instead, mistakes were just opportunities for learning something new, which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment "doesn't work," we usually learn something valuable from it.
11. This story is about a scientist who________.
A. was extraordinary when he was young
B. became well-known after an interview
C. was smarter than the average person
D. achieved great success in the medical field
12. He got the milk spit all over the kitchen floor because he.
A. dropped the bottle
B. was naughty
C. slipped and fell
D. was weak
13. After seeing the spilt milk, his mother.
A. shouted at him
B. cleaned the floor herself
C. encouraged him to play in the milk
D. forced him to clean the kitchen
14. The mother and the son went out in the back yard to
A. fill the bottle with milk
B. clean the bottle
C. find a way to carry the bottle
D. search for a new bottle
15. According to the text, mistakes give us chances to.
A. know the truth
B. learn something new
C. do some experiments
D. teach a child a lesson
第三部分: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16~20题后所给的6个选项中为第➊~❺段每段选择1个正确的小标题; (2) 从第21~25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。
Volunteers
➊ Volunteers are people who work without being paid. They do the work because they want to. We need volunteers because there are many things that need to be done in society which the Government can't afford to pay for.
❷ Volunteers are motivated by a desire to help others and to make the world a better place. Statistics suggest that more than one million people do voluntary work in New Zealand. Some volunteers do the kind of work that they are particularly interested in, but perhaps haven't had the chance to do during their working lives. Others make use of their professional skills and experience.
❸ Volunteers contribute to society in a number of ways. For example, some give their time to help preserve the natural environment. While there are government. run projects to maintain national parks and forests, the projects would not succeed without volunteers. Some environmental organizations rely solely on voluntary labor.
❹ "Meals on Wheels" is a voluntary organization run by the Red Cross. It delivers meals to elderly people who are unable to cook for themselves. Every year volunteer drivers deliver a million meals. This enables elderly people to remain in their own houses.
❺ Volunteer Service Abroad was stared in 1962. It sends volunteers to poor countries. To be a volunteer you should be between the ages of 25 and 77, of good health and have a skill or ability that is requested by the country. Volunteers spend two years helping the local people improve their lives. Two years is a long time, but when they return, many volunteers say: "In was the best two years of my life."
Task1
16. Paragraph➊:
17. Paragraph❷:
18. Paragraph❸:
19. Paragraph❹:
20. Paragraph❺:
A. Definition of volunteers
B. How volunteers are organized
C. How volunteers contribute to society
D. Why people want to be volunteers
E. An organization sending volunteers abroad
E. An organization delivering meals to the elderly
Task2
21. People do voluntary work because they want to_____
22. Some volunteers help others by.
23. Some organizations rely on volunteers to help_______
24. The elderly can have their meals delivered without,
25. Many volunteers returning from poor countries.
A. help others
B. leaving their homes
C. cooking for the elderly
D. using their professional skills
E. find their experience rewarding
F. preserve the natural environment
第四部分: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。
How to Talk to a Doctor
It's one of the saddest situations in modem medicine: The average doctor's appointment lasts 15 minutes or less. _26_ That doesn't leave much time for chatting about the weather or your mood.
What you don't realize —but what I see very clearly as a doctor- is that what the patient says is more important than ever. _27_ They can also make it much harder for me to figure out what's wrong with you.
Medical schools teach a specific way to conduct an office visit. Part one is the complaint _28_ Part two is the physical exam. And part three is when the doctor gives you a diagnosis and prescribes tests or a treatment Chances are, you focus on part tree, but the patients who receive the best care are those who master part one. The key is to describe in detail what you've been feeling —not just "bad," but what kind of bad, for how long, and after what kind of activity.
_29_ Even though I've been a doctor for many years, I tend to be a lite nervous when I'm the one sting on the exam table. If I haven't prepared, I lose track of the details1 intended to share. _30_ When the doctor asks you questions, you can be more specific, and the diagnosis and treatment will be more accurate. And there may be a few minutes left over for a little pleasant conversation!
A. No wonder you feel rushed.
B. Of course, that's easier said than done.
C. It is wise to see a doctor with your friend.
D. It is also called the description of your problem.
E. So I take a few minutes to write down some crucial details.
F. In fact, your descriptions can help me give you great care.
第五部分: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簀案选項涂黑.
Planting a Garden
Planting a garden is a lot like having a family. Both require a great deal of work, _31_ as they grow and as the seasons _32_。As summer days lengthen, your plants become _33_ on you, much like your children depend on you for food and drink. Like a _34_ child asking for drink of water, your plants do the same. Their beat body issues a demand much the way your child requests milk or juice. Getting enough water, they would thrive soon.
You might also find you have to _35_ the space around your pant, much like you pick up toys and clothes that have been thrown in your kid's rom. Similarly, roses need to be pruned (修剪), and weeds need to be pulled. To keep children healthy, parents protect their children against disease with _36_, and gardeners do the same with insect repellent (驱虫剂). To nourish (滋养) them, parents _37_ children vitamins and gardeners use fertilizer as both promote healthy growth.
As children grow up, they need less car. However, here's where the similarity ends. While plats die or become _38_ during winter, children _39_ maintain an important role in the family, and parents will find their _40_ does not come to an end.
A. help
B. clean
C. change
D. inactive
E. dependent
F. still
G. strong
H. give
I. responsibility
J. thirsty
K. medicine
L. especially
第六部分: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，井将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。
What Makes Us Different
The reason Earth differs (differ) from all the other _41_ (planet) in the universe is because of you and me. At first, we were living in caves, then came the ice age, then the meltdown, and _ 42_ (final), what we are today. We and Barth as a whole have changed so much. The only thing that hasn't changed is our greed and_ 43_ (jealous),
While we were in caves, we fought for food. While we were living on the ice, we fought for _ 44_ (warm), clothing, and food. Now, we are _ 45_ (fight) over land. Why do we fight for land that was never in our_ 46_ (possess)? Wars, big or small, take place every day. Earth is a single nation. All the land masses on it belong to the planet, not to us. Everyone is the same, regardless of race, gender, or religion We all deserve to be_ 47_ (rea) equally We are all also unique, but that doesn't make us any_ 48_ (little) human than the next person.
If we can start by_ 49_ (pay) a compliment (赞美) to a different person each day, our world will be_ 50_ (friendly) to live in If we at least help one person in need and let room for love to grow in our hearts, the world will be a better place.
第七部分:短文写作(第51题，30分)
请根据所提供材料中的要求完成- -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。
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