1、2016 年 4 月自考英语（二）真题试卷及答案与解析一、阅读判断0 Red Nose DayRed Nose Day (RND) is a well-known event in the UK. The aim of the day is to raise money for Comic Relief. This is a charity that helps people in need in Africa and in the UK.Comic Relief was started in 1985 by Richard Curtis. He wrote the famous films
2、“Four Weddings and a Funeral“ and “Notting Hill“. Richard started Comic Relief in response to the severe famine in Ethiopia. Its called Red Nose Day as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear! The money made from selling red noses goes to the charity.Red Nose Day takes place every two
3、 years in the spring. It is now so well established that many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday.The slogan for the last RND was “Do Something Funny for Money“. The money that was collected was used to help fund projects in such areas as education and mental health. Money-raisin
4、g events take place on this day all over the country and many schools participate. People also donate money by post, in banks, by phone using a credit card and online.In the evening of Red Nose Day a telethon takes place on the BBC TV channels. This is like a television marathon (马拉松) that shows som
5、e of the events of the day and reports how the money raised will be spent. People also upload videos of local charity events onto the Internet.So, if you are ever in the UK on Red Nose Day, you will know why you find normal people wearing red noses and doing silly things! Its all for a good cause!1
6、Red Nose Day is a famous event in Britain.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given2 Comic Relief aims to help people all over the world.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given3 Richard Curtis is a well-known actor and film director.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given4 Many people wear a red nose on Red Nose Day.（A）True（B） Fal
7、se（C） Not Given5 Red Nose Day takes place every year.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given6 Red Nose Day has become an official national holiday.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given7 The funnier people look, the more money they collect.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given8 People give money to Comic Relief in many ways.（
8、A）True（B） False（C） Not Given9 Many schools take part in the money-raising events on Red Nose Day.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given10 The Red Nose Day telethon has attracted lots of film stars.（A）True（B） False（C） Not Given二、阅读选择10 Those Who Ride on Two WheelsIn the United States there are six million ten
9、nis players and twelve million golfers. These figures would not surprise most people. But many would be surprised to learn that twenty million Americans ride motorcycles (摩托车). Few people realize that motorcycling is fast becoming one of Americas most popular sports.According to the Cycle News, many
10、 kinds of people enjoy motorcycling. They include black people and white people, businessmen, professionals, and blue-collar workers. Among them, about 55% are businessmen, 3% are in the professions and 9% in government service.Such information is offered by the Cycle News in the hope of improving t
11、he general publics impression of the sport. The public has tended to believe that all motorcyclists are wild and lawless young men.There are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. A motorcyclists appearance has something to do with this dislike. Motorcyclists often look
12、 dirty; in fact, they are dirty. On the road, there is little to protect them from mud. For practical reasons, they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason, motorcyclists usually wear dark colors. Perhaps this he
13、lps to explain why they are sometimes suspected of having bad natures.Probably motorcycles themselves also produce anger and fear. They are noisy, though some trucks are even noisier. But trucks are acceptable because they perform a needed service. Motorcycles, on the other hand, make an uncomfortab
14、le noise just to give their riders pleasure. Roaring along quiet streets, they wake sleeping families and make babies cry.Yet, as motorcycling becomes more and more common, it will be interesting to see how people in general feel about the sport. Perhaps it will someday become as “respectable“ as te
15、nnis or golf.11 According to the text, more and more Americans like_.（A）playing tennis（B） playing golf（C） motorcycling（D）car-racing12 According to the Cycle News, over half of the motorcyclists are _.（A）black people（B） white people（C） businessmen （D）professionals13 The Cycle News wants to_ .（A）make
16、motorcyclists lawful citizens（B） improve the image of motorcycling（C） persuade people to buy motorcycles（D）raise the status of blue-collar workers14 Motorcyclists usually wear dark colors because_.（A）they want to be respectable（B） they want to be impressive（C） the colors look different（D）the colors
17、suit their sport15 Some people dislike the motorcycle because it is_.（A）noisy（B） heavy（C） costly（D）illegal三、概括段落大意和补全句子15 How to Forgive, Forget and Let Go1 Forgiving someone does not mean releasing them from an earlier guilt. What if the person who wronged you is not living? What if the person is s
18、omeone who made you extremely embarrassed during school 20 or 30 years ago? Letting go of emotional pain does not mean that nothing happened ; it means that you no longer want to be controlled by it.2 Recognize that forgiveness is not denial. Whatever caused the pain was a real incident. Denying tha
19、t it happened means it is too painful to work through the emotions. There is no timeline on forgiveness. Some steps take longer to get through, and it is acceptable to set them aside for a period of time. Part of forgiveness is understanding whether or not someone takes responsibility for what happe
20、ned, and may even show regret.3 Understand that not everyone who forgives reconciles with the person who caused the pain. There are relationships that are harmful and even physically dangerous. While it is possible to forgive the past and move beyond it, it may also mean that the person who was invo
21、lved can no longer play an active role in your life. If a person or situation is not safe, it may be best not to reconcile the relationship now. Work on forgiveness at a time when you are emotionally healthy and physically safe.4 Make a conscious decision to forgive someone. Even if they never apolo
22、gize for what happened, determine within yourself that it is fine to proceed without this apology. Apologies should not be asking for forgiveness. Apologies should be offered as an effort of true regret. They should be admitting that taking personal responsibility for the situation is important. Eve
23、n without that apology, make up your mind to forgive, forget, and eventually let go.A. Forgiving should be at a safe timeB. Forgiving is not to deny what happenedC. Forgiving is not to free someone from blameD. Forgiving can happen without an apologyE. Forgiving can lead us away from the past hurt16
24、 Paragraph 117 Paragraph 218 Paragraph 319 Paragraph 419 A. you may not become friendsB. to offer forgivenessC. who are still dangerous to youD. who wronged you long time agoE. you may never get rid of emotional painF. who only forgive those showing regretG. for being forgiven20 You may forgive some
25、one_.21 There is no fixed time_.22 Even if youve forgiven someone,_.23 Dont rush to forgive those_.24 Some people apologize merely_.25 If you expect an apology,_.四、填句补文25 Natural ResourcesThroughout history, people have often selected where they want to live based on the natural resources that are a
26、vailable in the area.【T1】_Some of these resources include water, food sources such as fruits and vegetables, and animals that can be caught or hunted.A regions natural resources determine the way of life of its people.【T2】_On the other hand, poor soil will either send people looking for better place
27、s, or attract people with other purposes for the land, such as setting up businesses or factories.【T3】_People who wish to make a living as fishermen can do so by the ocean, but cannot do so in the desert. Desert people have many traditional and unique foods, which cannot be found in the forest. Each
28、 area attracts people based on their interests and purposes.Areas that have rich water resources will naturally have more people. Traditionally, villages, towns and cities built near water have been the most successful. People there are able to use the water resources to meet their daily needs.【T4 】
29、_Places that are hard to reach, such as high mountains or dry deserts, will have fewer people living in them.【T5】_For too long, people have destroyed natural resources, using up those resources that cannot be easily replaced. On the earth, we are lucky to have many resources that are renewable, such
30、 as sun, wind, water, and trees. As more and more focus is placed on the use of renewable resources, it will become easier to protect our planet from further harm.A. It is easy to find new resources in nature.B. Renewable resources are those that can be replaced easily.C. While you may not think of
31、oceans as natural resources, they are.D. For example, regions with rich soil can support farming societies.E. They can also use the water to help them move goods to other areas.F. Natural resources are useful to people, and they come from the earth.26 【T1】27 【T2】28 【T3】29 【T4】30 【T5】五、填词补文30 Busines
32、s English HelpsEnglish plays an important role in the workplace. When it is used in the correct and proper【B1】_ ,it can help to promote a career or a business. Some may【B2】_ or want to study business English【B3】_ they start their careers. Those who are already working have the【B4】_ to see what they
33、can and cannot do【B5】_ in English in their current job.Business English provides you with valuable skills needed for your work. For example, you will learn【B6】_ to negotiate. Being able to deal with a【B7】_ and knowing how to bargain and【B8】_ an agreement can make a 【B9】_ difference to the outcome.Bu
34、siness English learning encourages professional and efficient communication, and promotes service to customers and business partners,【B10】_ is a great advantage for any business.A. big B. need C. what D. before E. reach F. which G. conflict H. effectively I. wayJ. howK. smallL. opportunity31 【B1 】32
35、 【B2 】33 【B3 】34 【B4 】35 【B5 】36 【B6 】37 【B7 】38 【B8 】39 【B9 】40 【B10 】六、完形补文40 Silent ListeningIf something bad just happened (happen) to your friend, what would you do? Would you mention it to him and say you feel sorry about it? Would you offer support or advice? According to Ruth Clark, such【C1】
36、_(treat) could mean well, but it might not be what he【C2】_(real) wants or needs.Clark asked some college students to imagine some【C3 】_(pleasant) situations, e. g., a low exam grade or the dads【C4】 _(lose) of his job. The students were then【C5】_(ask) how they would like to be treated by a friend who
37、 learned of the bad situation from someone else. The results were a little【 C6】_(surprise). Some said they would want and expect their friend to mention the【C7】_(annoy) situation, but most of the students in the study【 C8】 _(respond) that they would like the friend not to do it. The students made th
38、e【C9】_(decide) for themselves whether to discuss their problem with a friend. So, there is value in being a silent【C10】_(listen) around a troubled friend.41 【C1 】42 【C2 】43 【C3 】44 【C4 】45 【C5 】46 【C6 】47 【C7 】48 【C8 】49 【C9 】50 【C10 】七、短文写作51 某英文报社正在举行题为“Fight against Haze（雾霾）”的征文活动。请你就此题目写一篇英文短文应征
39、，内容包括：雾霾会造成哪些危害?我们可以采取哪应对措施?2016 年 4 月自考英语（二）真题试卷答案与解析一、阅读判断1 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 题干大意：红鼻子节在英国是个著名的活动。题目的关键词是famous,对应原文第一段第一句：Red Nose Day(RND)is a well-known event in the UK原文是说红鼻子节在英国是一项众所周知的活动。与题目意思一致，故选A。2 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 。题干大意：喜剧救济基金会旨在帮助全世界的人。题目的关键词是 all over the world，对应原文第一段第三句： This is a charity
40、 that helps people in need in Africa and in the UK原文是说这是一个旨在帮助非洲和英国有需要的人的慈善机构。题目的意思与原文的意思不符，故选 B。3 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 题干大意：Richard Curtis 是个著名的演员和电影导演。题目的关键词是 Richard Curtis，对应原文第二段第二句： He wrote the famous films“Four weddings and a Funeral”and“Notting Hill”原文是说他写了这两部著名的电影。文中并没有说他是演员和导演，故选 C。 4 【正确答案】 A【
41、试题解析】 题干大意：很多人都在红鼻子节戴个红鼻子。题目的关键词是wear a red nose，对应原文第二段第四句：Its called Red Nose Day as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear!原文是说这就叫红鼻子节，在这一天人们都会买塑料的红鼻子戴。与题目意思一致，故选 A。5 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 题干大意：红鼻子节每年都举办。题目的关键词是 every year，对应原文第三段第一句：Red Nose Day takes place-every two years in the spring
42、原文是说红鼻子节每两年举办一次并且是在春天。题目的意思与原文不符，故选 B。6 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 题干大意：红鼻子节成为官方的全国性节日。题目的关键词是official，对应原文第三段第二句many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday原文是说人们把它当做一个非官方的全国性节日。题目意思与原文不符，故选 B。7 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 题干大意：人们看起来越有趣，他们收集的钱就越多。文中并没有提及趣味性与钱的数量之间的关系，故本题选 C。8 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 题干大意：人们通过多种方式向喜剧
43、救济基金会捐钱。题目的关键词是 in many ways，对应原文第四段最后一句：People also donate money by post，in banks，by phone using a credit card and online原文是说人们也通过邮寄、银行、通过手机用信用卡和在线支付等方式捐钱。题目是对原文的同义表述，故选 A。9 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 题干大意：在红鼻子节很多学校也会参加募捐活动。题目的关键词是 schools 和 take part，对应原文第四段倒数第二句 :many schools participate原文是说很多学校参加。与题目意思一致，故选
44、 A。10 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 题干大意：红鼻子节的电视直播活动吸引了很多电影明星。题目的关键词是 telethon，对应原文第五段第一句： In the evening of Red Nose Day a telethon takes place on the BBC TV channels题目所说的内容在原文中并没有出现，故选 C。二、阅读选择11 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 事实细节题。根据文章第一段最后一句话“Few people realize that motorcycling is fast becoming one of Americas most popular
45、sports”可知，越来越多的美国人喜欢骑摩托车。故选 C。12 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 事实细节题。根据文章第二段可知，很多人喜欢骑摩托车，包括黑人、白人、商人、学者等，其中商人占了 55，故选 C。13 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 事实细节题。根据文章第三段第一句可知，这些信息是由 Cycle News 提供的，旨在提高大众对这项运动的印象。也就是说他们想提高摩托车这项运动的形象，故选 B。14 【正确答案】 D【试题解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段可知，在路上没有能使骑摩托车的人躲避灰尘的东西，出于实际考虑他们穿破旧的、黑色系的衣服，也就是说这种颜色的衣服适合他们的运动，故选
46、D。15 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 事实细节题 根据文章第五段可知，摩托车噪音非常大，它咆哮着通过安静的街道，吵醒了睡觉的人，使婴儿开始哭闹，因此人们不喜欢摩托车，故选A。三、概括段落大意和补全句子16 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 第一段第一句是本段的中心句，讲的是原谅别人不意味着把他们从内疚中解放出来。选项 C 与本段对应。17 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 第二段第一句是本段的中心句，讲的是原谅并不是否认发生过的事。选项 B 与本段对应。18 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 第三段最后一句是本段的中心句，讲的是在你心理健康且人身安全的时候再去原谅别人。选项 A 与本段对应。19 【正确
47、答案】 D【试题解析】 第四段最后一句是本段的中心句，讲的是即使没有道歉，也要下定决心去原谅、遗忘并最终放下。选项 D 与本段对应。20 【正确答案】 D【试题解析】 题干的中心词是 forgive。第一段第二句、第三句讲述的是如果诽谤你的人已经死了呢?如果这个人是二三十年前在学校时使你尴尬的那个人呢?本题是说你可能会原谅很久之前诽谤你的人。选项 D 符合题意。21 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 题干的中心词是 fixed time。第二段第四句讲述的是原谅并没有一个时间表。也就是说，原谅没有固定的时间。选项 B 符合题意。22 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 题干的中心词是 even if。第
48、三段第一句讲述的是并不是每个原谅了别人的人都和对他造成伤害的人修复了关系。选项 A 符合题意。23 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 题干的中心词是 rush to。第三段倒数第二句讲述的是如果个人或者环境都不安全的话最好不要调解你们的关系。选项 C 符合题意。24 【正确答案】 G【试题解析】 题干的中心词是 merely。第四段第三句讲述的是道歉不应该是为了祈求原谅。选项 G 符合题意。25 【正确答案】 E【试题解析】 题干的中心词是 expect。第四段最后一句讲述的是即使没有道歉，也要下定决心去原谅、遗忘并最终放下。选项 E 符合题意。四、填句补文26 【正确答案】 F【试题解析】 空格
49、后的一句话意思是“这些资源包括水、食物资源、动物资源”。与这句话的意思紧密衔接的就是选项 F，意思是“ 自然资源对人们有用，且来自地球”，与下一句中的“Some of these resources”相照应。故选 F。27 【正确答案】 D【试题解析】 空格后的一句话意思是“另一方面，贫瘠的土壤会使人们离开去寻找更好的地方”。与这句话的意思紧密衔接的就是选项 D，意思是“例如，土地肥沃的地方形成了农耕社会”，与后面的“On the other hand”形成了对比，故选 D。28 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 空格后的一句话意思是“生活在海边的人能够以打鱼为生，而在沙漠地区的人却不能”。与这句话的意思紧密衔接的就是选项 C，意思是“你可能不把海洋当做自然资源，但它们确实是”。故选 C。29 【正确答案】 E【试题解析】 空格前的一句话意思是“生活
