1、英语(二)自考题-10 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、. GRAMMAR AND VOCAB(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.Arrive at the classroom well before the test _ so you dont feel rushed.A. beginning B. has begunC. will begin D. begins（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.He was much more thorough in his studies than the rest of his class and it was for
2、this reason _ he made such great progress.A. why B. howC. that D. for（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.In order to search for the escaped prisoner, the police have decided to _ whoever comes along the road.A. ask B. investigateC. inquire D. question（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.I continued to _ his progress against the chart
3、s provided by the doctor.A. count B. measureC. calculate D. judge（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.One reason for the present interest in both polar regions is that the world may soon be _ fresh water.A. deprived of B. cut ofC. short of D. empty of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Travelers flying across time zones often find th
4、emselves exhausted because human bodies cant make an immediate _ to new time schedules.A. adjustment B. changeC. difference D. modification（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.In todays society, people are _ for different reasons, such as their achievement, their wealth, or even their appearance.A. celebrated B. cong
5、ratulatedC. prized D. encouraged（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Manufacturing is Canadas most important economic activity, _ 17 percent of the workforce.A. to engage B. engagesC. engaging D. engaged（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Sheep are important tamed animals because they provide food and clothing; _, they are used in ma
6、king other products such as soap and glue.A. moreover B. thereforeC. however D. otherwise（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.The businessman regretted having spent so much time traveling when he _ with his family.A. should have stayed B. had stayedC. was to stay D. must stay（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.He deserved _ the pri
7、ze for writing such an amazing short story. I dont understand his not receiving the award.A. winning B. having wonC. to win D. to have won（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Hard _ he tried, he was unable to meet the deadline for the term paper.A. although B. asC. if D. since（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.There she spent her
8、days in a bare, gray-walled room lined _ small boxes, where the orphans kept whatever playthings they had.A. by B. withC. for D. over（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Hearing aids make _ possible for people with hearing problems to use the telephone and even to listen to music.A. that B. whatC. it D. which（分数：1.0
9、0）A.B.C.D.15.“Appearance is essential, “ he said. Each morning he put on clean socks, _ trousers and a fresh white shirt.A. pressed B. pressingC. presses D. press（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、. CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Migration, in biology, is the movement of animals to a place that offers better living condition
10、s. Many birds, fishes, insects, and mammals regularly migrate to (16) unfavorable changes in weather or food supply.Migrations take place on land, in water, or in the air. Some animals migrate only short (17) . Other migrations cover thousands of miles or kilometers.Migration enables many animals to
11、 (18) favorable weather and abundant food supplies in areas with changing (19) . In some parts of the world, for example, food is plentiful in summer but becomes (20) during the cold winter months. Many animals that live in these regions migrate to (21) climates in the fall. They return in the sprin
12、g when the weather warms up.Many migrations are (22) reproduction. Numerous animals migrate to breeding areas so that their young have the best chance for (23) . Migratory birds breed in their summer homes, (24) the food supply is most abundant.Many animals begin their migrations after unfavorable e
13、nvironmental conditions (25) . But among other species, the factors that trigger(引发) migrations are more difficult to explain, Experiments show that changes in day length (26) the migrations of many species of birds. In spring, the (27) hours of daylight trigger the release of certain hormones in th
14、e bodies of the birds. Hormones are chemical substances that regulate many body functions. (28) , the hormones prepare the birds for the northward trip.Besides using environmental (29) , many seasonal migrators probably have an inborn “calendar“ that tells them when to migrate. Some birds show seaso
15、nal migratory behavior even when kept (30) constant conditions in a laboratory. An inborn timing mechanism may trigger the migration of salmon and other animals that migrate at different stages of their life.（分数：15.00）(1).A. adapt to B. fight against C. control D. avoid（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. period
16、s B. spans C. distances D. lengths（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. make sense of B. take advantage of C. pay attention to D. give way to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. species B. chances C. environments D. factors（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. scarce B. frozen C. poisonous D. tasteless（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A. warmer B. cold
17、er C. drier D. wetter（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A. taken for B. caused by C. known as D. related to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A. survival B. arrival C. existence D. insistence（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(9).A. when B. which C. while D. where（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(10).A. put in B. cut in C. set in D. get in（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(11)
18、.A. accumulate B. calculate C. formulate D. stimulate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(12).A. decreasing B. increasing C. shrinking D. stretching（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(13).A. In any case B. In this case C. In a sense D. In no sense（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(14).A. indexes B. symbols C. signs D. clues（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(15).A. unde
19、r B. with C. to D. on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、. PARAPHRASING(总题数：10，分数：10.00)16.But nothing becomes an icon more than a tragic and early death.A. The most important factor to become an icon is a tragic and early death.B. An icon usually has a bitter life.C. People expect an icon to die early.D. To become
20、an icon, a person must have a tragic life.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.If they parents give in, they feel regret and resentment over having been a pushover.A. .they make up their mind to be more strict.B. .they never regret that they have given in.C. .they feel upset that they havent been kind enough.D. .the
21、y are sorry and angry that they havent been firm enough.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.Then he Hughie had tried selling dry sherry. That did not answer; the sherry was a little too dry.A. Hughie realized selling sherry wasnt a profitable career.B. The sherry did not sell well for Hughie to make money.C. It tur
22、ned out that selling sherry wasnt a suitable job for Hughie.D. Hughie couldnt persuade people into buying the sherry.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.h would give me prestige in his eyes, or at least make me less suspect, foreigner though I was.A. .as they respected foreigners.B. .because they admired foreigners
23、.C. .even if they didnt like foreigners.D. .even though they didnt trust foreigners.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.It was in her mind to share their refuge.A. The thought that they should share the refuge was constantly troubling her.B. She was wondering if they should share their shelter with their neighbours
24、.C. In her opinion, they should share their shelter with their neighbours.D. To her mind the shelter should be regarded as a sort of public place.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.In the intimacy of the home it is easy to displace disappointment or frustration or anger onto the nearest person, and that person is
25、often a husband or wife.A. .when you are angry, you tend to quarrel with your husband or wife.B. .when you are low, it is easy for you to blame your husband or wife.C. .you are likely to take out your frustration and anger on your husband or wife.D. .your husband or wife easily becomes a victim of y
26、our unreasonable behaviour.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.fie remained on all fours leaning against the wind, intent to have everything right.A. He was one of the four people who were clutching each others hands.B. He was still lying on his stomach with his hands and legs stretched.C. He was still holding on t
27、o the ground on his hands and knees.D. He was trying to remain where he was in the wind.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.The beauty of our courtryor at least all of its south of North Scotlandis as hard to define as it is easy to enjoy.A. The beauty of our country is easy to enjoy but difficult to describe.B. It
28、 is difficult both to state the beauty of our country and to really appreciate it.C. It is more difficult to really appreciate the beauty of our country than to give it a definition.D. To discover the beauty of our country requires much intelligence, but to define it is a different matter.（分数：1.00）A
29、.B.C.D.24.If I care about you, Im concerned about your growth, and I hope you will become all that you can become.A. .you will become what you want to be.B. .you will eventually become a gifted person.C. .you will develop all your abilities to the full.D. .you will be capable of doing all sorts of j
30、obs.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.Few Americans stay put for a lifetime.A. Americans love moving houses.B. Americans change jobs frequently.C. Americans rarely live in the same place all their lives.D. Few Americans dislike staying where they were born for long.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、. READING COMPREHEN(总题数：0，分数：
31、0.00)五、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Keep your elbows off the table. Dont eat or drink noisily. Say “please“. Most of us have heard our parents say these phrases many times. Did our parents simply enjoy enforcing these rules, or do good manners actually have a purpose in life? As we grow, manners, or the
32、 socially correct way of acting, become more and more important. Good manners are necessary in business, social, and family situations.In the work place, good manners can make the difference between getting a job and staying unemployed. When calling to set up an interview, one should be polite and p
33、rofessional to the person answering the phone. Arriving at the interview on time and well dressed is another way to impress the boss. Wearing jeans or shorts is not appropriate. Several days after the interview it is polite to send a letter thanking the interviewer for his or her time. Having good m
34、anners like these will impress people in business situations, and Can increase ones success.Manners are also important in social situations. When a friend calls with a party, invitation, one should check the date and either accept or decline. Responding promptly to an invitation is an example of goo
35、d social manners. When attending the party, one should not bring along people who werent invited. A guest who shows up with five or six uninvited people will probably embarrass the host. When you leave the party it is polite to thank the host and ask if he needs any help cleaning up. Friends feel ap
36、preciated when they are treated this way.It is easy to forget about good manners with family members, but manners become very important when people live together. We can be considerate to relatives by remembering to relay phone messages. It can be upsetting when messages are forgotten or written dow
37、n wrong. Another problem can result from borrowing things without asking or returning them. One should always ask permission to borrow something, like clothes or even toothpaste. Being polite and returning borrowed things quickly will keep family members happy. Another way to respect family members
38、is to knock on the door before entering a room because everyone appreciates having privacy. This type of behavior will improve relationships and keep the house peaceful.Many people believe that having good manners is not important, or is an old-fashioned way of behaving. However, parents realize tha
39、t manners are important and they teach their children how to be polite so they can achieve many things. Although sitting up straight and remembering to say “thank you“ may seem like a lot of trouble, having good manners will keep employers, friends, and family members happy.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of th
40、e following statements best summarizes the second paragraph?A. Wearing suitable clothes to a job interview is important.B. To impress the interviewer, you must be punctual.C. Good manners may help you secure a job.D. Your success in business depends on good manners.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the
41、following is considered bad manners when you are invited to a party?A. Telling the host whether you accept the invitation.B. Bringing with you people the host has not invited.C. Expressing how you enjoyed the party.D. Offering to help with the cleaning up.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).It is implied in the fo
42、urth paragraph that when people live together _.A. they should respect each others privacyB. they shouldnt keep borrowed things too longC. they shouldnt borrow each others toothpasteD. they should write down phone messages for each other（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The writer of the article believes that _.
43、A. parents no longer insist that children should be politeB. saying “thank you“ is too much troubleC. only old people say “thank you“D. people benefit from being polite（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The best title for this passage is _.A. What Good Manners Mean B. How to Become a Courteous PersonC. The Import
44、ance of Good Manners D. Courtesy in Society（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.六、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The dream changed. For hours, it seemed, I had been wandering aimlessly through a silent forest of pine trees; now. I was alone in a small boat which was drifting along lazily, past tree-covered islands, whose bar
45、e rocky edges rose abruptly from the transparent water. I was being carried between grassy banks where meadows sprinkled with butter-cups sloped to the river. Soft fluffy clouds were reflected in the velvet surface of the water. The current must have been steady and strong, for the boat kept moving
46、forward smoothly, without meeting any obstacle, as though it were being steered by some invisible hand.Soothed by the peace of my journey, I had lost all count of time. Eventually, I became aware that the boat was gliding slowly towards the bank. At this point where a narrow stretch of silver sand w
47、as bounded on either side by heaped granite boulders, an old man was standing, his hand shading his eyes. As the boat ran around, he came up to me, held out his hand, and greeted me courteously.“You have reached us at last. We have been expecting you for so long. Would you follow me, please?“I hesit
48、ated there for a moment. I suddenly felt a chill conviction of danger, a shiver that suggested overwhelming evil. Yet this old man with sensitive delicate features seemed kindly and gracious. He noticed my suspicion and smiled at me reassuringly.“You need not be afraid, “ he murmured. “You are deepl
49、y respected by us all. Everything has been prepared for you. We have done everything in our power to honour you. Now please come with me to the place chosen for you.“I dared not risk offending him. But for reasons I cannot explain, I avoided touching his hand outstretched to assist me as I stepped out of the boat, and I followed him reluctantly.Our feet sank into the yielding sand as we made our way towards a low flight of marble steps. The steps had been polished so skillfu
