1、综合英语(二)自考题模拟 12 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、PART ONE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)1.Jerry read the poem again and again until he _ it by heart.（分数：1.00）A.learnedB.studiedC.boreD.kept2.For a month she stayed in the hospital, never allowing her son to visit her, _ she might pass the infection to the child.（分数：1.00）
2、A.for fear thatB.in fear thatC.so thatD.in case3.At parties John doesn“t mind making a _ of himself as long as it brings about joy and laughter.（分数：1.00）A.heroB.foolC.cowardD.man4.Look at the trouble I am in! If only I _ your advice.（分数：1.00）A.followedB.would followC.had followedD.should follow5.Not
3、 only I but also Jane and Mary _ tired of having one examination after another.（分数：1.00）A.isB.areC.amD.be6.The physical teacher said the earth _ around the sun.（分数：1.00）A.is movingB.movedC.had movedD.moves7.A driver should always be on the watch _ pedestrians and unexpected hazards.（分数：1.00）A.fromB.
4、forC.withD.against8.Looking at him, we found _ hard to believe that he was well over seventy.（分数：1.00）A.thatB./C.itD.what9.Three days of investigation threw no _ on the mysterious death of the pop star.（分数：1.00）A.indicationB.solutionC.clueD.light10.Just _ diseases, bad habits are more easily prevent
5、ed than cured.（分数：1.00）A.alikeB.likeC.similar toD.resembling11._ your absence; I won“t listen.（分数：1.00）A.It has no use explainingB.It has no use to explainC.It is no use explainingD.It is no use to explain12._, but the fire brigade came too.（分数：1.00）A.If only the police arrivedB.Not only the police
6、arrivedC.Only if the police arrivedD.Not only did the police arrive13.It was very _ of you to let us know you were going to be late.（分数：1.00）A.consideredB.considerateC.consideringD.considerable14.Jane takes delight _ reading novels and watching TV when she stays at home.（分数：1.00）A.inB.intoC.fromD.by
7、15.One of the effective ways to enlarge your vocabulary is to _ in reading English newspapers every day.（分数：1.00）A.persistB.insistC.assistD.consistI was successful at my job. I worked very hard, but it afforded me and my family a fabulous (极好的) lifestyle. I“d worked for the same company for twenty y
8、ears and had worked my way up to department director. 1 , one afternoon last May, I was called to the office, and it was gently explained to me that they were letting me go. I just sat there 2 they talked on and all I could think was, “I“ve 3 “ I“d been so well respected; 4 I was of no value. For si
9、x weeks, I was in a very 5 place. I wandered around my house like a zombie (僵尸). I could see things needed doing, but would not do anything. My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive (积极的) in everything 6 me. Then, in late June, my youngest son“s football team made the city cup final. Th
10、e year before, he“d been very sad when I missed the same final, so he was 7 when I told him I“d go. Not only did they win, but the took on his face as he saw me 8 him on was unbelievable. From then on, I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions (激情). I attended match after match and perf
11、ormances of my elder son“s bandI 9 went to another city to Watch him play. These moments were so 10 . My life had been so much devoted to 11 for so long, and I felt 12 that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world. 13 , being unemployed gave me back a sense of purposeI was someone“s mum! I
12、felt a sense of being 14 again. Now I feel more positive about my professional future and I“m getting on better with my family than I ever have. Losing my job made me realize just how 15 it is to achieve real balance in life.（分数：15.00）A.ThereforeB.AnyhowC.OtherwiseD.HoweverA.untilB.afterC.asD.soA.fa
13、iledB.finishedC.triedD.changedA.suddenlyB.finallyC.immediatelyD.shortlyA.secretB.quietC.lonelyD.darkA.defendedB.directedC.desertedD.disturbedA.disappointedB.worriedC.honouredD.delightedA.cheeringB.takingC.leadingD.passingA.justB.evenC.stillD.almostA.hopefulB.meaningfulC.difficultD.strangeA.workB.fam
14、ilyC.matchesD.performancesA.successfulB.thoughtfulC.thankfulD.peacefulA.NaturallyB.DoubtfullyC.DisagreeablyD.UnexpectedlyA.employedB.comfortedC.valuedD.encouragedA.importantB.interestingC.simpleD.surprising16.By definition, heroes and heroines are men and women distinguished by uncommon courage, ach
15、ievements, and self-sacrifice made most often for the benefit of others they are people against whom we measure others.（分数：1.00）Awe disagree with them when judging others.Bwe think more highly of them than others do.Cwe believe other people are different from them.Dwe use them as the standard when e
16、valuating others.17.Many people have a rather acute sense of the shortness of each lifetime.（分数：1.00）A.Many people realize that they are short of time.B.Many people feel keenly that their life is short.C.Many people are sensible only for a short period of time.D.Many people would like very much to p
17、rolong their life.18.As a scientist, she learned with sadness that little in Nature is truly beyond the “tampering reach of man“.（分数：1.00）Ait is difficult for man to compete with Nature.Bit is impossible for man to benefit from Nature.CNature can hardly escape from man“s interference.DNature is real
18、ly more powerful than human beings.19.These bits of information and the list of D grades were all the records had to offer.（分数：1.00）A.These bits of information explained his poor grades.B.His poor grades were related to these bits of information.C.What could be found in the records were those things
19、 required to be there.D.The records gave nothing more than these bits of information and poor grades.20.“It“s no use having a dog without teeth,“ they (British members of ICC) argue.（分数：1.00）A.A dog without sharp teeth doesn“t frighten burglars away.B.A gentle guard won“t be able to keep trouble-mak
20、ers away.C.Laws without legal effective force are useless.D.It“s no use having principles that nobody respects.21.She had wakened with a slight fever, just bothersome enough to keep her home from her job in a war plant.（分数：1.00）A.Her fever was so troublesome that she lost her job.B.She had to quit h
21、er job and stayed home because of her fever.C.She had a slight fever, which made her work at home difficult.D.Her fever was not serious but it gave her an excuse not to go to work.22.Remembering other and larger countries, we see at once that one of its charms is that it is immensely varied within a
22、 small range.（分数：1.00）Athough it is charming, it is too small.Bboth its size and its scenery vary a lot.Cit is more beautiful than larger countries.Dit is not large but offers a variety of scenery.23.You are a stimulant for me to become more fully what I might become, and my loving enhances your bei
23、ng as well.（分数：1.00）Ayour nature makes me love you more.Bmy love for you can cure your disease.CI have to love you more so that you can grow fully.Dyou will also become a better person because I love you.24.If you think I“m going to raise a good-for-nothing, you“ve got another think coming.（分数：1.00）
24、A.How could you consider the suggestion I put forward as useless?B.You“d better think carefully before you make comments on my idea.C.You“d better stop expecting me to bring up a lazy and irresponsible child.D.How could you doubt my ability to provide a proper education for my child?25.In strict tru
25、th an invention is almost never the sole product of any one mind.（分数：1.00）A.It is clear that too many people are involved in an invention.B.Strictly speaking, an invention never comes from a single person.C.The truth is that an invention needs almost everyone“s participation.D.It is true that no man
26、“s achievement can be regarded as an invention.六、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)When the French Institute in Haiti asked me to speak on a subject of my own choice, I picked heroism. It“s a subject I know well. I“ve read many books about it. I spoke of some well-known heroes. I suggested that I was somethi
27、ng of a hero myself. Then I described how the hero, in face of danger, discovered all the great, lasting values of life. When I left the platform, a gentleman came to me. “Great lecture,“ he said. “I“m Doctor Bonbon. I“ve been asked to make your stay here as pleasant as possible. Would you like to g
28、o hunting sharks with me? You seem to enjoy facing danger.“ I accepted gladly. I saw myself struggling with a huge fish on my rod. I was to speak again the next afternoon. So we agreed to start early that morning. “By the way,“ the doctor said as we set out, “you should try out your Cousteau.“ “My.w
29、hat?“ “Your snorkel. You need to breathe. I“ll show you how to work the underwater gun too. What“s the matter? Something wrong?“ I had to sit down. I tried to tell myself it wasn“t so. But there was no doubt about it. I wash“t to fish with a rod. I was to go right down into the water. I opened my mo
30、uth to protest. “You know,“ the doctor said, “I can“t tell you how much we all enjoyed your lecture on courage.“ I said nothing. There are times when you have to protect your means of earning a living. I was known as a good speaker. If I had to be eaten by sharks to keep my reputation, I was ready.
31、I put on my mask. “Now put on the lead belt. It will get you down there instantly,“ the doctor said. “They“ll go down with you.“ He pointed to the four giants on board. Bodyguards, I thought with relief. “They“re the beaters,“ the doctor said. “They“ll go ahead and drive the sharks toward you. Then
32、all you have to do is shoot. “I didn“t have the courage to object. They helped me over the side. At the bottom the first thing I saw was a big fish. I screamed. I can“t quite remember what followed. All I know is that, contrary to what I had said in my lecture, at the moment of danger the hero does
33、not discover the great values of life. When I opened my eyes again, the big fish was gone. I tried to return to the surface. Then I saw a huge form above my head. I seized my gun, I closed my eyes and I pressed the trigger. The gun was torn from me. In seconds I was at the surface. Luckily, the boat
34、 was near. I was on board in an instant. “Where“s your gun?“ asked the doctor. I explained that I had hit a shark. The beast had torn the weapon from my hands. The black swimmers were climbing back into the boat now. One of them had my gun. He spoke to the doctor in Creole. “It seems,“ the doctor sa
35、id to me, “that you shot at the hull of the boat.“ He was trying to suggest that I had mistaken the boat passing over my head for a shark. The very idea! When I stepped onto the platform that afternoon, Doctor Bonbon was sitting in the front row. But I didn“t let his mocking stare disturb me. I was
36、determined to rise once more to the level of my subject. “Ladies and gentlemen,“ I began, “when the hero finds himself facing danger, the first thing he discovers.“（分数：10.00）(1).This story is told in a _ tone.（分数：2.00）A.sadB.seriousC.humorousD.critical(2).When told to go down into the water, the wri
37、ter had to sit down probably because _.（分数：2.00）A.he had more questions to ask Doctor BonbonB.he wanted to discuss the arrangement in detailC.he was greatly inspiredD.he was trembling with fear(3).To save his face, the writer had no way out but to _.（分数：2.00）A.go down into the waterB.lecture on hero
38、ism againC.shoot at the hull of the boatD.protest against the invitation(4).When the writer was told that he had actually shot at the boat, _.（分数：2.00）A.he did not believe itB.he felt annoyedC.he was ashamed of his stupid mistakeD.he was relieved that nobody was hurt(5).When he stood on the platform
39、 that afternoon, the writer probably began his speech with this remark: “When the hero finds himself facing danger, the first thing he discovers _.“（分数：2.00）A.is his true selfB.is the great values of lifeC.is the challenge from other peopleD.is his strong desire to save his face七、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：
40、10.00)Astronaut selection is critically important to make a mission successful. It requires individuals who are capable of dealing with isolation from family and friends, crowded living conditions, great pressure to succeed and extreme danger. What are the criteria for an ideal astronaut? Generally,
41、 a person must be athletic and must possess both technical and interpersonal skills. Technical skills are particularly important. Astronauts need to be able to competently carry out scientific and technical tasks during the mission. They must be capable of taking accurate measurements and making obs
42、ervations while living in a weightless environment. Interpersonal skills are also critically important. Studies have shown that ideal astronauts are people who can be either introverts (内向的人) or extroverts, Introverts tend to be withdrawn, which helps them put up with isolation from family and respe
43、ct the privacy of others. On the other hand, extroverts are outgoing and provide social stimulation for a crew. Both character types are necessary for different reasons. There are many seemingly contradictory traits that astronauts should possess: introverted yet at times extroverted, leaders yet ca
44、pable of being led, and so on. An astronaut“s ability to adapt to different situations is most important. As the duration of space missions increases, human factors become even more important. A manned mission to Mars would require a compatible crew that would ensure mission success, and of course,
45、mission safety. Behavioral studies have been conducted in space analogs, which are environments similar to the confinement and isolation of space. These studies have shown that long periods of isolation can lead to sleep disturbances, emotional instability and depressionall things that would disrupt
46、 the work performance of a crew of astronauts. In order to minimize the chances of such conditions developing, the selected crew must get along extremely well. Easier said than done. Scientists at NASA used the analogy (类比) of a jigsaw puzzle to describe the relationship of a crew of astronauts. The
47、 members of space crews bear a certain resemblance to the pieces in jigsaw puzzles: what is important is not so much the shape and color of each individual piece, but the way the different pieces fit together. There has been much debate over how a space crew for a potential mission to Mars should be
48、 selected, but currently a three-phase system is favored. In this selection process, the first phase is selecting a large group of people who satisfy the needed technical skills. The second phase is to pick out the individuals with the best interpersonal skills. The third phase is to group the indiv
49、iduals into mini-crews and then monitor those crews for compatibility as they undergo training for a mission. Finally, the most well-formed, smoothly-functioning crew of astronauts is selected as the best crew for the mission. Astronaut selection is a difficult process. Many potential candidates nearly perfect for the job are rejected because of minor details. However, if you dream of becoming an astronaut, don“t be discouraged by the odds. If the job description of an astronaut appeals
