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1、_2019 年 10 月髙等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语(二)试卷(课程代码:00015 )本试卷共 8 页,满分 100 分,考试时间 150 分钟。考生答卷前必须将自己的姓名和准考证号写在答题卡上。必须在答题卡上答题,写在试卷上的答案无效。第一部分:阅读判断(第 110 题,每题 1 分,共 10 分)下面的短文后列出了 10 个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择 A ;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择 B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择 C。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。To Lease(租赁) or Not to LeasePlanning
2、 to lease a car because you dont think you can afford to buy?Think again. Leasing can end up being just as expensive as buying.Most people think about leasing because they believe it will cost themlessmoney.Theyre right-it ischeaper, but only in the short term. Forexample, if you were to lease anew
3、Subaru Forester, you might pay $300per month for the car. If you were to buy the same car, you would payabout $400 per month. Over a three-year, you would save $3600-a bigsavings. But after your lease is over, you have to give the car back.Many people want to lease because they can drive a more expe
4、nsive carthan they might otherwise be able to afford. For example, if you spend$300 monthly on a car, you might be able to lease a new Ford Explorer._For the same price, you might have to buy a used Explorer, or buy a newbut much less expensive model. A lease , therefore, allows you to drivethe late
5、st models of more expensive cars. However, whatever car you canafford to buy you get to keep it, and it will always have a resell or trade-in(以新旧换)value if you want to upgrade to a new car later.Furthermore, people who lease cars are often shocked by how much theymust pay when the lease is over . Mo
6、st leases limit you to a certainnumber of miles. If you go over that, you must pay for each mile. As aresult, you may end up paying thousands of dollars in mileage( 里程) fees.In addition, when you lease ,you have to pay for regular maintenance andrepairs to the vehicle. Since you must return the car
7、finally, you are payingto repair someone elses car.By now, the benefits of buying over leasing should be clear. Remember:whatever model you can afford to buy, it is yours after you make thepayments. Theres no giving back, and that makes all the difference.1. People usually think leasing a car can sa
8、ve money.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given2.Leasing a car costs less in the long term.B. FalseC. Not Given_A. True3. More people like to lease cars than before.A. TrueB. FalseC Not Given4. People can lease a car they cannot afford.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given5.Young people prefer to lease the latest models
9、 of cars.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given6. Ford Explorer is the most popular model in the leasing market.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given7. People often pay more than they expect for a lease.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given8.People need to pay for each mile they drive during the lease._A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given
10、9. Leasing companies pay for repairs to the leased cars.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10.The author advises people to buy an affordable car.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given第二部分:阅读选择(第 1115 题,每题 2 分,共 10 分)阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的 4 个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出 1 个最佳选项,并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。Mental Illness Hits Small Business Owners H
11、ardWhile there is a growing focus on mental health in the workplace, thereare fewer resources and support available to those running smallbusinesses.There are many reasons people choose to have their own business beingtheir own boss, working on something they love, being able to set theirown hours,
12、or having some control over whom they work with. Yet thereality many small business owners face is far less attractive-financial_stress, long working hours and unclear boundaries between work andfamily life. And all of these factors can have a huge impact on their mentalhealth.Leanne Fawkner is a bu
13、siness owner of an award-winning skin-carerange(系列产品)She knows very well the impact that a small business canhave on, the mental health of its owner. When her successful businessstruggled due to the global financial crisis, she suffered a lot mentally.As business slowed, I was more and more affected
14、, she says. I couldntseparate myself from my business. It was the worst experience of my life.I could no longer go to work and was crying all day ?”Fawkner was diagnosed with depression. She had to take several monthsoff work. Fortunately, her husband was able to keep things going whileFawkner was r
15、ecovering. She saw a counselor ( 咨询师)for help and tookpart in a workplace mental health promotion program. This program wasdesigned for small to medium business owners.The stories on the DVD in the program were so helpful. I was cryingbecause I didnt feel so alone. For Fawkner, small business owners
16、 areoverlooked. While employees in larger organizations often have accessto employee assistance programs, small business owners are strugglingon their own.11. One reason to have ones own business is that one can have moreA. flexible working hours_B. support from othersC. available resourcesD. life e
17、xperience12.A small business owner usually hasA. a more colorful lifeB. a bigger profitC. less stress from workD. longer working time13. Fawkners business ran into trouble becauseA. it was taken over by her husbandB. she had a serious mental problemC. it was hit by the financial crisisD. she started
18、 a-mental health program14. Fawkner didnt feel so alone becauseA. she had her family aroundB. she could watch DVD at workC. others had similar experiencesD. the counselor was helpful to her15. According to Fawkner, small business owners need moreA. financial aidB. technical knowledgeC. management sk
19、ills_D. mental health assistance第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第 1625 题,每题 1 分,共 10 分)阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的 2 项测试任务: (1)从第 1620 题后所给的 6个选项中为第段每段选择 1 个正确的段落大意; (2)从第 2125 题后所给的 6 个选项中选择 5 个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。Secrets for a Happier YouSome people are naturally blessed with a cheerful character. They spreadwarmt
20、h and sunshine wherever they go. They attract people like bees tohoney. So what is it that makes these people so different from others?The most important secret to happiness is to be grateful for the goodthings in your life-whatever may be your financial position. Instead ofappreciating material wea
21、lth, be thankful for the loved ones in your lifeand enjoy the little pleasures of life that come your way.The next important secret is to develop relationships. Increasing socialcontacts helps boost brain power. Therefore, work towards improvingyour relationships and take time off to get in touch wi
22、th friends. This willlift some burden off your shoulders, especially when you share yourthoughts and feelings. Socializing can give you an added boost to yourmoods.Thirdly, do not hold a grudge(怨恨)against anyone. Instead, learn to bekind, generous, and forgiving towards others, even to the person wh
23、o_hurt you. Be sympathetic and understanding, and try not to criticizeothers. Focus on the positives of a person instead of the negatives, fornone of us is born perfect. It will keep your heart and mind free andpeaceful. Besides, involve yourself in some creative process, be it dancing,writing or dr
24、awing. This can bring out the hidden talent in you to achievemagical happiness. Or pick up new skills and feel the great sense ofsatisfaction by carrying out certain tasks which you otherwise wouldnever have felt.Finally, follow a daily regular sleep-wake cycle to keep you energeticand happy. Exerci
25、se regularly or practice relaxation techniques like deepbreathing and yoga(瑜伽). Ensure you get eight to nine hours of sleepevery day and have a well-balanced diet.Task 116. Paragraph17. Paragraph18. Paragraph19. Paragraph20. ParagraphA. Help people in needB. Have a healthy lifestyleC. Do something c
26、reative_D. Better your social relationshipsE. Be thankful for what you haveF. Learn to understand and forgiveTask 221. A cheerful character makes you22. Enjoy the pleasures of life23. Socializing can make you24. Try to forgive25. Creative activities enable youA. more intelligentB. even if you are po
27、orC. different from othersD. even when you are hurtE. to develop you potentialF. to gain more material wealth第四部分:填句补文(第 2630 题,每题 2 分,共 10 分)下面的短文有 5 处空白,短文后有 6 个句子,其中 5 个取自短文,请根据短文内容 将其分别放回原有位置,以恢复文章原貌,并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。Cultural Differences in England and FranceCultural differences can take many f
28、orms. I have noticed many differencesin French culture compared to English culture, from the way people dress,_to their attitudes towards food, to what they do for fun. One thing thathas struck me in particular in France is personal interactions with eachother. 26Firstly, its the kissing. Everyone k
29、isses each other on the cheek. Its agreeting, instead of saying hi or hello 27 Everyone participates in thekissing ritual, the young, the old, male, female, strangers and friends. Ikiss my friends. I kiss the teachers at the school. And even if Im in a hurry,I am still expected to make time to give
30、acquaintances a quick kiss on thecheek as I rush past. I dont mind it. 28 It quickly turns strangers intoacquaintances, and acquaintances into friends.Another thing that Ive noticed is that people France are much more openwith people they dont know. 29 In France, however, on long trainjourneys peopl
31、e have often started a conversation with me for no reason.They have a chat simply to pass the time. And I really enjoy being able toshare a part of my life and my story with someone else.Whatever impressions you may have about French people, I have foundthat they are, for the most part, open and at
32、ease talking to strangers 30A. In fact, I quite like it.B. They differ a lot from those in the UK.C. Often the kiss is a substitute for words.D. This makes me more comfortable with them too.E. Britons often greet each other with hugs and kisses._F. In England, you talk to a stranger only if complete
33、ly necessary.第五部分:填词补文(第 3140 题,每题 1.5 分,共 15 分)下面的短文有 10 处空白,短文后列出 12 个词,其中 10 个取自短文,请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置,以恢复文章原貌 ,并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。Success for 99 CentsHow do you sell things in a time when the economy is down and peoplejust dont want to 31 ? Try the 99 cent approach.Steve Jobs, former 32 of Apple Co
34、mputers, tried it and 33 saved the musicindustry. He 34 a standard price of 99 cents for each song that he wantedto sell on iTunes and built a successful music download company.In the 1960s, Dave Gold 35 a store that sold alcoholic drinks in southernCalifornia. He sold wine in three 36 categories: $
35、0.79,$0.99 and $1.49.when he saw that the 99 cent wine did best, he started selling the othertwo at the same price and sales went up. In 1982, he started 37 99 centstores across the US. Today the company is 38 almost 500 million dollarsand has 280 shops.Why does a 99 cent price tag( 标签)make so much
36、success? Researchershave found out that the price ending with .99 shows a 39 price forconsumers. It looks less and consumers 40 feel that they can getsomething back.A. owned_B. marketC. setD. worthE. finallyF. severalG. buyH. usuallyI. bossJ. sellK. lowerL. price第六部分:完形补文(第 4150 题,每题 1. 5 分,共 15 分)下
37、面的短文有 10 处空白,每处空白后的括号内有一个词,请根据短文内容将其正确的形式填入文中,以恢复文章原貌,并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。Learning From MistakesLots of people dare not make mistakes (mistake). They fear they will belaughed at or 41 (blame)by others. They fear they will lose their moneyand 42 (belonging) or be under heavy stress. But risks are 43 (pos
38、sible)toavoid and they do pave the way towards success. Have you ever 44 (hear)of anyone who achieves success without making any mistakes?So it is only 45 (nature) that making mistakes should be considered amust. You shouldnt worry about that as you 46 (probable)get lots of_advantages out of your mi
39、stakes. By making mistakes, you can at leastdistinguish between the correct and the 47 (correct) parts of what youdid. Robert Stevenson once. Said: “Our business in life is not to be 48(success), but to continue to fail in good spirits”You neednt worry about anything as long as you keep on going by
40、49(wise)learning from your mistakes and 49 (try)even harder.第七部分:短文写作(第 51 题,30 分)请根据所提供材料中的要求完成一篇 120 词左右的英文写作任务。将你的答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。51.某英文报社正在举办题为“ Green Transportation”的征文活动,请你根据下述写作要点提交一篇英文短文应征。你怎样理解绿色出行你会选择哪种绿色方式给出理由参考答案: (仅供参考)第一部分1-5ABCAC 6-10CABBA第二部分11-15ADCDD第三部分16-20EDFCB 21-25 CBADE_第四部分26-
41、30 DCAFB第五部分31-35GIECA 36-40FJDKH第六部分41. blamed42.belongings43.impossible44.heard45.natural46.probably47.incorrect48.successful49.wisely50.trying第七部分Recently the topic of green travel has been widely debated which hasaroused public attention and has been more and more popular withpeople. To some ext
42、ent, it has become a fashion. Undoubtedly, greentravel has a pround impact on both enviroment and social, for itssignificance cannot be denied.Green travel, especially public transport, makes a positive contribution to_the environment and society. On one hand, public transport has thepotential to re
43、duce transportCO 2 emissions, which is a majorcontributor to local air pollution and smog. In this sense, green travelmakes theenvironment cleanand gives peoplea healthy livingenvironment. On the other hand, public transport plays an important rolein reducing the social costs of transport include tr
44、affic jam and time takenaway from the family while commuting and vulnerability to fuel priceincreases.We have only one world we can live in. I hope through green travel canwe protect the enviroment and save resources. In my opinion, no matterwhere we go, we are supposed to choose green travel. If you are near tothe place which you go to, you can go there on foot or by bicycle. In thisway can we protect our environmen and keep fit. If you are far away fromit, you can choose going there by bus or by taxi with your friends.