1、自考英语（二）模拟试卷 11 及答案与解析一、阅读判断0 Benefits of FriendshipA lot of research has been done looking into the benefits of friendship, and the research has found exactly what you might expect. It turns out that the better quality relationships you have, the more likely you are to be happy. Therefore, its good
2、for your happiness to be a great friend to someone and to have a group of good friends supporting you. But it can be hard to say exactly what makes a good friend.Friends will come and go in your life, but more important than how long a friendship lasts is that a good friend will love you forever. Th
3、e way you can tell the sign of a good friend is by looking at the actions they takebig and smallthat show they care. Some practical things you can do to be there for a friend include:Listen. Listening is so important not to underestimate, but it can be hard to do. The best way to listen is to try to
4、 understand the situation from your friends point of view. If you aim to do this, youll naturally find yourself beginning to ask the right sort of questions and they will appreciate having someone who really cares about how they feel and what theyre going through. You dont have to have all the answe
5、rs, and you shouldnt assume your friend wants advicethey might just want to talk so that they can work out what theyre going to do themselves.Ask them what they need. If youre worried about someone and you want to be there for them, just ask them what they needthat way you know what they find helpfu
6、l during tough times, and you can be there in a way thats most useful to them.Get physical. Smiles and hugs are a great way to show friends that theyre not alone, that youre there for them, and that they are important.Keep in touch. Even if you guys arent nearby each other, making an effort to keep
7、in touch through Facebook, emails, texts and calls will show your friend you are there for them.Tell them how you feel. You dont have to make a big deal of it all the time but sometimes there are moments where letting someone know that theyre important to you through something you say, can make a bi
8、g difference to how someone is feeling.Get the facts. If your friend has a medical condition, or a mental health issue, a good way to offer support is to learn about what theyve been diagnosed with. Taking an interest in what theyre going through shows that you care, and that youre planning to stick
9、 around no matter whats going on.Be willing to make a tough call. If you think the safety of your friend is at risk, you might need to act without their consent and get help. It can be a hard choice particularly when youre worried about their reaction, but remember that you are acting because you ca
10、re and you dont want them to be hurt.1 The research has found that some people are good at making friends, while others have great difficulty.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given2 The quality of your personal relationship with others will influence your happiness.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given3 The research can
11、 say exactly what makes a good friend.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given4 How long a friendship lasts is no important than the fact that your friend will love you forever.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given5 Only from the big actions they take can we see whether they are our good friends.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Give
12、n6 Listening is both important and easy to do.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given7 As a good listener, you have to ask and answer some questions to show your care about your friend.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given8 Smiles and hugs are symbols of love for your friends.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given9 Modern technolog
13、y enables friends to contact with each other regardless of the distance.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given10 A tough call is not advisable even if you think it is good for your friends.( )（A）True（B）假（C） Not Given二、阅读选择10 Good Communication for Making FriendsAs a communication skills trainer, Ive met a wide
14、 range of people. Some people have trouble associating with others and have difficulty making friends. So I would like to discuss two key points to making good friends. The first is to show respect and love for your friends through your words. Try to say things to others that would feel good to you
15、if you heard them. For example, say things like, “Thanks for the great time“ and “It was really nice to get to know you. “ If you are not good at speaking, then smiling and using body language to express your sincerity is also an effective way to communicate. Additionally, ! recommend that when you
16、meet someone new send them an e-mail or letter before the day is over to express how nice it was to meet them.The goal of good communication is to reach another persons heart and form a comfortable relationship. It is, therefore, based on the premise that you get rid of your worries and become a bri
17、ght and positive person. When there is static noise over the phone line, you cant hear the other person clearly, right? In the same way, when your mind is full of worries and you try to communicate with another person, you cannot give or receive messages accurately. For example, lets say you are sti
18、ll tied to a past wound of being betrayed by a friend and feeling hurt. Even if you meet someone new and he or she tells you, “Lets be good friends, “ you may not be able to accept it because you will hear a negative inner voice saying something like “I might be betrayed again“ or “the person might
19、have a hidden agenda. “ With this worry in your mind, you will not be able to make friends.If you can be refreshed and get rid of your worries, you should be able to sense others thoughts and feelings without prejudice and build a relationship of trust. If you really cant let go of your painful past
20、 experience, then try to change your perspective on the experience. For example, try to think that it was a necessary lesson for you to understand others pain. If you can think of the positive intention behind the event, then you will be able to view the experience favourably and feel better.11 The
21、main topic of the passage is_.( )（A）how to communicate with others（B） how to refresh yourself（C） how to forget the past unhappiness（D）how to show respect and love for your friends12 The effective way to communicate includes_.( )（A）showing respect and love for friends with words（B） smiling and using
22、body language（C） sending an e-mail or letter（D）All of the above13 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?( )（A）Body language is as effective as saying things that will make friends feel better.（B） If you distrust others, then its difficult for you to make new friends.
23、（C） The writer conducted a research on how people communicate with their friends.（D）Minds full of worries will do great harm to interpersonal relationship.14 The example in paragraph 2 is intended to show that_. ( )（A）the goal of good communication is to reach another persons heart（B） the goal of go
24、od communication is to form a comfortable relationship（C） good communication is based on the premise that you get rid of your worries and become a bright and positive person（D）it does take time for someone to forget all about the painful past15 In the sentence “the person might have a hidden agenda“
25、(para. 2), the word “agenda“ means_.( )（A）relationship（B） plan（C） worry（D）past三、概括段落大意和补全句子15 Boredom at Work1 You might find yourself staring at the clock, willing it to move faster so the boring workday will finally end. If your job offers little in the way of stimulation, there are steps you can
26、take inside and outside the workplace.2 If youre bored with your job, it could be a sign that youve mastered the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge. You might not have been in your position long enough to request a promotion. Still, you can take steps to enhance your current ro
27、le. Ask your boss if there are any projects you can help with. Volunteer to train less experienced colleagues. Youll feel more stimulated at work and also increase your chances of future advancement. 3 If you feel there is nothing left to learn in your present position, take steps to increase your k
28、nowledge. Your companys website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods, with your managers permission. Enroll in training classes your company offers in areas that interest you. You also can pursue educational opportunities outside of the workplace, such as college classes,
29、industry-specific training programs or self-improvement courses. If the knowledge you acquire doesnt help you in your present position, it might eventually help you move into a more fulfilling position.4 Look for ways to challenge yourself. If your job involves performing repetitive tasks, set a quo
30、ta for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task during the course of a shift. This will give you something to shoot for. If you have co-workers who perform the same tasks, make a friendly wager to see who can do the most. Youll form stronger bonds with your colleagues, and your emplo
31、yer is likely to notice your increased productivity.5 According to psychotherapist and career coach Nina Ham, boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. Finding sources of stimulation outside of work can have a positive impact on your attitude toward your job. See
32、king counseling for an emotional issue can also be of benefit. If your personal life is going well and nothing you try seems to improve your engagement level at work, it might be time to consider a job or even a career change. A. Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your person
33、al life.B. With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge.C. You can take steps to enhance your current role.D. Promotion is the most important factor that affects peoples attitude towards work.E. Look for ways to challenge yourself.F. Being bored at wo
34、rk can be a miserable experience.16 Paragraph1_17 Paragraph2_18 Paragraph3_19 Paragraph4_20 Paragraph5_20 A. strong desire for friendly relationshipsB. your slow periodsC. dissatisfaction with your personal lifeD. the basic requirementsE. performing repetitive tasksF. inside and outside the workplac
35、e21 If your job offers you little stimulation, there are steps you can take_.22 If youre bored with your job, it shows that youve mastered_.23 With your managers permission, you can take your companys on-line courses during_.24 If your job involves_, set a quota for the number of times you can accom
36、plish a particular task.25 Its said that boredom at work might indicate_.四、填句补文25 Critical ReadingCritical reading applies to non-fiction writing in which the author puts forth a position or seeks to make a statement. Critical reading is active reading. It involves more than just understanding what
37、an author is saying.【T1 】_Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.Consider the context of what is written. You may be reading something that was written by an author from a different cultural context than yours. Or, you may be reading something written some time ago in a different
38、time context than yours. 【T2】_Question assertions made by the author. Dont accept what is written at face value.【T3】_Look for facts, examples, and statistics that provide support. Also, look to see if the author has integrated the work of authorities.Compare what is written with other written work o
39、n the subject. Look to see that what is written is consistent with what others have written about the subject. 【T4 】_Analyze assumptions made by the author. Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make assertions. In many cases, the authors assumptions are not directly s
40、tated.【T5】_Once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not the assumption is valid.A. This means you must read carefully in order to identify any as sumptions.B. Before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any assertions made.C. Critic
41、al reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying, and forming your own opinions about what the author is saying.D. In either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your values and attitudes and those represented by the author.E. If there are in
42、consistencies, carefully evaluate the support the author provides for the inconsistencies.F. In doing this, be certain that the sources are credible.26 【T1】27 【T2】28 【T3】29 【T4】30 【T5】五、填词补文30 Talking to Kids about SARSSchool age children may be learning about SARS from adults and the media, but may
43、 not know what to make of the situation, says a national health charity.The Lung Association says parents should take time to talk to their【B1】_and explain the facts about SARS and how to avoid the illness.The following is based on recommendations【B2】_Thursday by the Lung Association:Ask your childr
44、en if they have heard【B3】_, SARS at school, from friends, from TV, etc. Finding out what they already know can be a good【B4】_to start the conversation and to clear away any wrong ideas they might have about the illness and how it is spread.School age children are usually old【B5】_to understand concep
45、ts such as getting sick from germs and how to avoid illness. A simple reminder【B6】_to cough on people and to wash their hands often may be sufficient for younger kids. All children should be shown how to【B7】_their hands properly.Remember to keep it simple so【B8】_not to overwhelm children with inform
46、ation, but answer them truthfully. Kids can tell when youre not being honest or if yourre hiding something, and sometimes the unknown can be more frightening than the【B9】_, Parents with anxious children will know how their kids will handle information on SARS and can tailor their discussion accordin
47、gly.One way to explain the illness is to tell children that SARS is like a bad breathing problem. It is【B10 】_from a cold, but people can catch it in the same wayssuch as coughing on someone, not washing your hands or sharing a glass with a sick person.A. about D. way G. children J. washB. different
48、 E. not H. enough K. passC. as F. truth I. how L. released31 【B1 】32 【B2 】33 【B3 】34 【B4 】35 【B5 】36 【B6 】37 【B7 】38 【B8 】39 【B9 】40 【B10 】六、完形补文40 The FamilyThe structure of a family takes different forms around the world and even in the same society. The familys form changes as it adapts to【C1】_(c
49、hange)social and economic influences. Until recently, the most common form in North America was the nuclear family,【C2】_(consist)of a married couple with their minor children. The nuclear family is an【C3 】 _(depend)unit. It must be prepared to fend for itself. Individual family members【C4】_(strong)depend on
