1、自考英语（二）模拟试卷 15 及答案与解析一、阅读判断0 Moderate Earthquake Strikes EnglandA moderate earthquake struck parts of southeast England on 28 April 2007, toppling chimneys from houses and rousing residents from their beds. Several thousand people were left without power in Kent County. One woman suffered minor head
2、 and neck injuries. “It felt as if the whole house was being slid across like a fun-fair ride, “ said the woman.The British Geological Survey said the 4. 3-magnitude quake struck at 8:19 a. m. and was centered under the English Channel, about 8. 5 miles south of Dover and near the entrance to the Ch
3、annel Tunnel.Witnesses said cracks appeared in walls and chimneys collapsed across the county. Residents said the tremor had lasted for about 10 to 15 seconds.“I was lying in bed and it felt as if someone had just got up from bed next to me. “said Hendrick van Eck, 27, of Canterbury about 60 miles s
4、outheast of London. “I then heard the sound of cracking, and it was getting heavier and heavier. It felt as if someone was at the end of my bed hopping up and down. “There are thousands of moderate quakes on this scale around the world each year, but they are rare in Britain. The April 28 quake was
5、the strongest in Britain since 2002 when a 4. 8-magnitude quake struck the central England city of Birmingham.The countrys strongest earthquake took place in the North Sea in 1931, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale. British Geological Survey scientist Roger Musson said the quake took place on 28 Ap
6、ril in an area that had seen several of the biggest earthquakes ever to strike Britain, including one in 1580 that caused damage in London and was felt in France. Musson predicted that it was only a matter of time before another earthquake struck this part of England. However, people should not be s
7、cared too much by this prediction, Musson said, as the modern earthquake warning system of Britain should be able to detect a forthcoming quake and announce it several hours before it takes place. This would allow time for people to evacuate and reduce damage to the minimum.1 During the April 28 ear
8、thquake, the whole England was left without power.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned2 The Channel Tunnel was closed for 10 hours after the earthquake occurred.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned3 It was reported that one lady had got her head and neck injured, but not seriously.( )（A）Right（B） W
9、rong（C） Not mentioned4 France and several other European countries sent their medical teams to work side by side with the British doctors.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned5 Many walls and chimneys were damaged during this quake.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned6 The April 28 quake Was strong
10、er than the one of 2002.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned7 The countrys strongest earthquake took place in London in 1580.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned8 Musson predicted that another earthquake would occur in southeast England sooner or later.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned9 It can
11、 be inferred from the passage that England is rarely hit by high magnitude earthquakes.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned10 The modern earthquake warning system of Britain could detect a forthcoming quake.( )（A）Right（B） Wrong（C） Not mentioned二、阅读选择10 The Operation of International AirlinesInterna
12、tional airlines have rediscovered the business traveler, the man or woman who regularly jets from country to country as part of the job. This does not necessarily mean that airlines ever abandoned their business travelers. Instead, companies like Lufthansa and Swissair would right argue that they ha
13、ve always catered best for the executive class passengers. But many airlines could be accused of concentrating too heavily in the recent past on attracting passengers by volume, often at the expense of the regular traveler. Too often, they have seemed geared for quantity rather than quality.Operatin
14、g a major airline is essentially a matter of finding the right mix of passengers. The airlines need to fill up the back end of their wide-bodied jets with low fare passengers, without forgetting that the front end should be filled with people who pay substantially more for their tickets.It is no coi
15、ncidence that the two major airline bankruptcies were among the companies specializing in cheap flights. But low fares require consistently full aircraft to make flights economically viable, and in the recent recession the volume of traffic has not grown. Equally the large number of airlines jostlin
16、g for the available passengers has created a huge excess of capacity. The net result of excess capacity and cut-throat competition driving down fares had been to push some airlines into collapse and leave many others hovering on the brink.Against this grim background, it is no surprise that airlines
17、 are turning increasingly towards the business travelers to improve their rates of return. They have invested much time and effort to establish exactly what the executive demands for sitting apart from the tourists.High on the list of priorities is punctuality;an executives time is money. In-flight
18、service is another area where the airlines are jostling for the executives attention. The free drinks and headsets and better food are all part of the lure.Another development has been the accent of seating arrangements. Regular travelers have become well versed in the debate about seat pitchthe amo
19、unt of room between each passenger. And first-class passengers are now offered sleeperette seats, which, for long journeys, make it possible to snatch a proper nights sleep. Sleeperettes have proved so popular that they will soon become universal in the front end of most aircraft.The airlines are al
20、so trying to improve things on the ground. Executive lounges are commonplace and intended to make the inevitable waiting between flights a little more bearable. Luggage handling is being improved. Regrettably, there is little the airlines can do to speed up the boring immigration and Customs process
21、, which manages to upset and frustrate passengers of all classes in every continentAlthough it is the airlines intention to attract executive passengers from their rivals, the airlines themselves would nonetheless like to change one bad habit of this kind of travelerthe expensive habit of booking a
22、flight and then failing to turn up. The practice is particularly widespread in Europe, where businessmen frequently book return journeys home one on several flights.11 According to the passage, in operating airlines it is essential to_. ( )（A）keep in mind the need of the executives only（B） satisfy t
23、he need of the low fare passengers at the expense of the executives（C） try to attract as many passengers as possible by reducing fares（D）cater to the need of passengers sitting at both ends of the jets12 The following are all mentioned as reasons why the airlines are having a hard time EXCEPT that_.
24、( )（A）the tourist industry is experiencing an all-time low（B） there is no increase in the number of passengers（C） there are more seats on the planes than needed（D）the competition between airlines is strong13 The improvements the airlines attempt at include all the following EXCEPT _.( )（A）making the
25、ir seats more comfortable（B） providing better food during flights（C） showing more movies during the long flights（D）offering sleeperettes to first-class passengers14 There is not much the airlines can do when it comes to_.( )（A）making sure the departures are not delayed（B） the efficient handing proce
26、dure（C） speeding up customs procedure（D）the improvement of the condition of waiting lounges 15 Which of the following is a bad habit of the executive passengers that frustrates the airlines?( )（A）They do not book their seats in advance.（B） They do not sit on the seats they are supposed to take.（C） T
27、hey do not travel on the flight they have booked.（D）They do not pay in advance for the seats they book.三、概括段落大意和补全句子15 Internet1 The internet is a wonderful thing; it connects you with a world of people you might not ever have met in your entire lifetime. For businesses , for services, for advertisi
28、ng, the net created a revolution for getting noticed.2 There are also special interest sites where like-minded people can get together, virtual social clubs, if you will. But like any place where people meet people, there are potential problems. Internet relationships have become a by-product of the
29、 modern world of web-surfing: all well and good for singles, a new form of cheating for those who are married.3 “I dont really see it as cheating, “ posted one man on the site, “its not physical. Ill probably never meet the woman, but the erotic atmosphere adds a spice to my life. “Its just harmless
30、, flirting brought to another level. No one is getting hurt, “is another posting. There can be no question about whether or not anyone is hurt. The knowledge that your husband or wife is writing romantic messages to another person diminishes the relationship you have together. 4 Marriage therapists
31、are seeing more couples who have problems with virtual cheating than ever before. Melissa Martirano, a therapist in the New York area, says that the couples she has seen where one spouse has used the internet as a means of cheating has tripled in the past two years. “ It hurts to know that your husb
32、and or wife has an intimate relationship with another person, whether it is in person or on the interact. Emotional cheating destroys trust too. “ 5 Any person who thinks that virtual intimacy is innocent needs to reevaluate his or her idea of marriage and decide what love and commitment really mean
33、s to them. A relationship based on trust should extend to all areas, even the internet.A. Internet relationships will surely influence the relationships of the couples.B. Even the Internet relationship should be based on trust.C. Internet is so wonderful that it connects with a lot of people.D. Spec
34、ial interest sites cause some problems.E. Internet Relationships should be encouraged among young people.F. Virtual or emotional cheating destroys mutual trust between husband and wife.16 Paragraph1_17 Paragraph2_18 Paragraph3_19 Paragraph4_20 Paragraph5_20 A. like-minded people can get togetherB. d
35、ivorce rate has been on the increase C. what love and commitment really means to themD. a by-product of the modern world of web-surfingE. in your entire lifetimeF. virtual cheating than ever before21 Internet connects people with a world of people you might not ever have met_.22 Virtual social clubs
36、 are the online places where_.23 Internet relationships have become_.24 More couples are suffering from problems with_.25 Any person who thinks that virtual intimacy is innocent needs to decide_.四、填句补文25 How to Start Your Own BusinessI have recently started a business and have learned some crucial l
37、essons in the process that I feel privileged to share with you.1. Identify your motivation.【T1】_To have more time? To make more money? To be your own boss? To have creative control over what you love to do? Write out all of your motivating factors and prioritize them. When you see them listed, you m
38、ight see a pattern in that youre just unhappy at your current job and starting your own business isnt the answer.2. Identify your passion. What do you love to do? What skills and knowledge do you uniquely bring to the table? What gets you excited about your work?【T2】_If you keep your passion in plai
39、n sight, you will stay focused on the purpose of your business and not solely on the logistics.3. Identify your market. If you are starting your business locally, research your competitors. Determine if there is room in the market for your business. What will you do differently to draw in customers?
40、 What niche market are the other businesses missing?【T3】_Your business cannot survive without customers, so do enough research on the front end to determine if there are enough potential clients to keep your business alive.4. Identify your finances.【T4】_You have to buy furniture, trash cans, a garag
41、e door opener, light fixtures and landscaping equipment, and before you know it, youve far exceeded your financial boundaries. That can happen just as easily in a business. Do exhaustive financial planning. Meet with a financial advisor or someone at your bank to examine the financial viability of y
42、our business and the process of getting it up and running.【T5】_Be prepared for financial loss and get advice on how to alleviate that burden in the future.A. Plan wisely and do not assume the best about your business.B. Why do you want to st#rt your own business?C The tragic reality is that when bus
43、iness fail, the passion often dies with itD. Keep that passion at the forefront of your business plan, your marketing strategies, and your daily routine.E. If you have ever purchased a new home, you know that the financial obligations extend beyond the down payment and the mortage.F. If you are star
44、ting an Internet company, research the requirements for your own unique Web presence.26 【T1】27 【T2】28 【T3】29 【T4】30 【T5】五、填词补文30 Learn from MistakesYou can only learn from a mistake after you【B1】 _youve made it. As soon as you start blaming other people(or the universe itself)you distance yourself【B
45、2】_any possible lesson. But if you courageously stand up and honestly say “This is my mistake and I am responsible“, the possibilities for learning will move towards you. Admission of a mistake, even if only privately to yourself, makes learning【B3】_by moving the focus away from blame assignment and
46、 towards understanding.This advice【B4】_counter to the cultural assumptions we have about mistakes and failure, namely that they are【B5 】_things. Were taught in school, in our families, or at work to feel guilty about failure and to do whatever we can to【B6 】_mistakes. This sense of shame explains wh
47、y many people give up on their goals:theyre not【B7 】_for the mistakes and failures. Whats missing in many peoples beliefs about success is the fact that the more【B8】_the goal, the more frequent and difficult setbacks will be. The larger your ambitions, the more dependent you will be on your ability
48、to overcome and learn from your mistakes.But for many reasons admitting mistakes is difficult. An implied value in many cultures is that our work represents us: if you fail a test, then you are a【B9 】_. If you make a mistake then you are a mistake. Learning from mistakes requires three things: putti
49、ng yourself in situations where you can make interesting mistakes; having the self-confidence to admit to them;being【B10】_about making changes.A. runs D. shameful G. prepared J. admitB. access E. courageous H. failure K. activitiesC. challenging F. possible I. avoid L. from31 【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
