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1、20152015 年年 1010 月高等教育自学考试月高等教育自学考试0001500015 英语（二）试卷英语（二）试卷一、阅读判断(第 1l0 题，每题 l 分，共 10 分)Black Friday Everyone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday; most do not know its origins. Black Friday is t
2、he day after Thanksgiving (感恩 节).On this day most retail stores open their doors very early 一 some as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With this in mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Frida
3、y. Black Friday is not as ok! as many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black. Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season In order to draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very we
4、ll. This large success resulted in the name Black Friday, it was so named because the stores were “in the black“. This financial term means the stoics made a lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today in the USA, countless advert
5、isers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores. Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to get some excellent
6、Black Friday deals online. So if you dont want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices. 1.Many people know the history of Black Friday.（ ）A.True B.False C.Not Given 【答案】B 【解析】 2.Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.（
7、）A.True B.False C.Not Given 【答案】A 【解析】 3.Customers get better service on Black Friday.（ ）A.True B.False C.Not Given【答案】C 【解析】 4.Black Friday started in the USA.（ ）A.True B.False C.NotGiven 【答案】A 【解析】 5.The holiday season ends on Black Friday.（ ）A.True B.False C.NotGiven 【答案】B 【解析】 6.“In the black“ i
8、s a financial term.（ ）A.True B.False C.NotGiven 【答案】A 【解析】 7.Black Friday is no longer popular.（ ）A.True B.False C.Not Given 【答案】B 【解析】 8.People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.（ ）A.True B.False C.NotGiven 【答案】C 【解析】 9.It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.（ ）A.True B.False C.NotGi
9、ven 【答案】A 【解析】 10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.（ ）A.True B.False C NotGiven 【答案】C 【解析】二、阅读选择（第 11-15 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分） Living in Brazil (巴西）and SwitzerlandMoving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go
10、back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding. My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized， But my
11、dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian 一 what a mix!After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year. Ma
12、ny people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. Its really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are
13、poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north Its hot and humid. Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is deli
14、cious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool. I love both countries. In Switzerland, its pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel excited and at home. 11.The authors parents_. A
15、.share similar interests B.have different jobs C.have different personalities D.enjoy reading books 【答案】B 【解析】12.When the author was a child, the family used to_. A.have many good friends B.move between the two countries C.speak two dialects D.visit Brazil from time to time 【答案】B 【解析】13.The author t
16、hinks Brazilians are_. A. organized B. independent C. indifferent D. optimistic 【答案】D 【解析】14. According to the text, Switzerland_. A is famous for its chocolate B. has many big cities C. has a lot in common with Brazil D. is hot and humid 【答案】A 【解析】15. According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)_. A. appealing idea B. difficult decision C. expensive choice D. pleasant experience 【答案】C 【解析】 三、概括段落大意和补全句子(第 16
