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1、自考英语二试题及答案2014年4月自考英语二试题及答案2014年4月自考英语二00015试题及答案 第一部分：阅读判断（10*1分）Running: sport or way of life? You go through the channels several times and find that once again theres nothing on TV that interests you. Not a problem! Just put on some running shoes and comfortable clothes and go for a run. One of

2、the best things about the sport of running is that you dont need expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a safe environment. But dont be fooled into thinking the sport of running is easy. It requires discipline and concentration. Running is good for you both physically

3、and mentally. It strengthens your heart, lungs, and muscles. It makes you more aware of your body. Running also improves your body so that you dont get sick as easily. It can even help you to stay more focused in school because exercise helps you to think more clearly. How do you get engaged in the

4、sport if you dont know much about it? Most schools offer running programs. A simple Internet search can help you find some in your area. The programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set practical goals and take care of their bodies. Runners h

5、ave great respect for each other because they know how difficult the sport can be. If you go to a race, youll see people cheering for all the runners. Running isnt always about how fast you are running or how far youre going. Its about getting out there and doing it. Participation is more important

6、than competition, and effort is recognized over talent. It youre looking for more than just a sport, running may be the perfect choice for you.1.You may find it interesting to go for a run.A.True B. False C. Not Given2.The sport of running is easy. A. True B. False C. Not Given3.Its hard to find a s

7、afe environment for running.A. True B. False C. Not Given4.Running is good to peoples body and mind.A. True B. False C. Not Given5.A long-distance run is good in many ways.A. True B. False C. Not Given6.You can find running programs online.A. True B. False C. Not Given7.Running programs set goals fo

8、r you. A. True B. False C. Not Given8.You should go for a run every day.A. True B. False C. Not Given9.Runners respect one another as they love the sport.A.True B. False C. Not Given10. Running means more than a sport.A.True B. False C. Not Given第二部分： 阅读选择（5*2）Kindness or Strangers At the store wher

9、e I worked, I noticed a young boy of about ten shopping alone with his school list. He placed everything in his basket and went to the checkout. The young shop assistant told him the total price, $37.60. the boy was instantly disappointed and said he had only been given $20. He took out one thing at

10、 a time until he got down to his $20. With eyes full of tears, he asked if he could phone his mum to pick him up. When he got through, it appeared that even this was inconvenient for his mother.24. Smooth muscle help us _.25. Smiling uses less energy than _.A. frowningB. a lot of fibersC. to digest

11、foodD. to function properlyE. whenever we are happyF. whenever we do something第四部分：填句补文（5*2）Biological Clock When the sun rises on a warm and sunny day, you can see some flowers open up. When they close late in the afternoon, other flowers open. Biological rhythms(生物节律), like the opening and closing

12、 of flowers, happen all over nature. But not all of them are daily rhythms. Some, like the beating of our heart, happen every second. 26 Scientists use the term biological clock to describe the timing that controls biological rhythms. 27 In some animals it is probably controlled by the brain. In pla

13、nts and other living things that have no brain, it must be something else. The migration of animals happens when a signal is sent out. For example, when days become shorter, birds leave the northern parts of the world and fly south where it is warm. 28 Humans also have biological clocks that control

14、 their daily rhythms. When people travel by plane from one continent to another, they often cross many time zones. Their internal clocks dont seem to work correctly. We call this jet lag(时差). 29 People who work night shifts also have problems with their biological clocks. They may not be as active a

15、s people who work during the daytime.Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. 30 Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more comfortable and medical treatment more effective.A. But where can you find it?B. This makes them feel tired.C. In the summer they fly back to have babies.D

16、. We are learning more and more about them.E. Biological clocks can be adjusted.F. Other rhythms are based on months, seasons or years.第五部分：填词补文（10*1.5）Life is DifficultWhat makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems cause 31 , anger, fear or d

17、espair. These are 32 feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life 33 an endless series of problems, it is 34 difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.Yet it is in this process of 35 and solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems call forth our 36 and our wisd

18、om. It is only because of problems that we grow 37 and spiritually. When we want to encourage the 38 of the human spirit, we encourage the human capacity to solve problems, just as in school we deliberately 39 problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of confronting and resolving th

19、at we learn. It is for this reason that 40 people learn not to fear but actually to welcome problems and actually to welcome the pain of problems.A. meetingE. wiseI. posesB. courageF. takesJ. alwaysC. carefulG. sadnessK. uncomfortableD. growthH. setL. mentally第六部分：完型补文（10*1.5）Are There Truths in Dre

20、ams?Imagine waking up after dreaming(dream) about a terrible plane crash. The next day you will make a plane journey that you have 41 (plan) lone before. Will you get on the plane?A survey shows that you may not cancel your trip. But your dream will probably influence your 42 (thought) during the jo

21、urney. You may feel 43 (worry) and find the trip much 44 (long) than before. So dreams may influence what we are 45 (real) doing while we are awake.The explanation of dreams is still a(n) 46 (clear) are. A team of researchers are entering a new field of studies: Do dreams actually influence our 47 (

22、behave)? Over the past few years, they have 48 (do) studies in different cultures and found out that dreams contain some 49 (hide) truths: dreams affect the way people live and work. But researchers also tell people not to be 50 (easy) influenced by their dreams.第七部分：短文写作（30分）某英文报社正在举办题为“E-books or Paper Books?”的征文活动。 请就此题目写一篇英文短文应征。内容包括以下两个方面：你喜欢电子书还是纸质书？理由是什么？ 答案： With the popularization of computer and Internet, it is as