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1、高等教育自学考试英语(二)真题 2013年 10月及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：150 分钟)一、课程代码 00015(总题数：1，分数：0.00)二、第一部分：阅读判读（第 1-10题，每题 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Farms Appear in Cities When you hear the word “farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops. But scientists say that the farms of the future could be built in tall bu

2、ildings in some large cities. It may be difficult to believe, but in fact, the technology for growing crops indoors already exists. Farming in the city is already happening. Some vegetables are already grown in greenhouses. Even the scientists at the South Pole research station can enjoy fresh veget

3、ables they grow in their own greenhouse. Experts say indoor farming solves many problems. First, traditional farming takes up a lot of land. Growing crops in tall buildingscalled vertical farming(垂直农业)can solve the problem. Also, fruits and vegetables grown indoors would not face serious threats fro

4、m insects and bad weather. Though vertical farms dont exist yet, experts have created a plan for recycling in such farms. The water from indoor fish ponds would be used to water crops. Gases from crop waste would be used to heat the building. Waste from chicken or pigs would be reused as a source of

5、 energy. But experts believe vertical farming is not going to be easy. They say it can be difficult to control climate conditions indoors. Besides, plants differ in their weather and lighting needs. For example, some plants like warm, sunny weather, but other plants prefer cooler temperatures. Thats

6、 not to say these difficulties wont be overcomebut it will take time. Most experts suggest it may take about 5 to 10 years before the first vertical farms could be created.（分数：10.00）(1).The word “farm” may make you think of the countryside. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(2).It is still a dream fo

7、r people to grow crops indoors. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(3).Scientists at the South Pole research station live a hard life. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(4).Vertical farming does not need as much land as traditional farming. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(5).Fresh fruits and vegetabl

8、es are very expensive in cities. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(6).Crops grown indoors would not be badly harmed by insects. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(7).Scientists do not know how to reuse the animal waste in vertical farms. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(8).Some experts say vertical

9、farming could be difficult. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(9).Indoor plants need the same weather and lighting. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given(10).The first vertical farms appeared 5 years ago. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given三、第二部分：阅读选择（第 11-15题，每题(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A Good Lesson After living i

10、n Europe for seven years, my parents decided that my family would move to the United States. We all looked forward to this. What would people think of us? For me, I hope to be the hero of the class. I was not disappointed. All my classmates admitted my experience, and I quickly became well known as

11、“the French guy”. I was very popular for a time. However, I was not interested in many things my classmates did, and it was hard for me to connect with them. I enjoyed listening to classical music, never watched TV, and almost never watched movies. I did not have a common background with my friends

12、because I grew up in Europe. I had few friends, and fewer good friends. When I look back now, I realize I was a bit of an idiot to many people around me. I kept talking proudly about my experience. And I thought myself better than those around me because I lived in Europe but they didnt. I had decid

13、ed I wanted better friends when my parents said that we were going to move again! I saw this as a perfect chance to get better friends, where people did not know of my unkind past. When we moved to California, I did not show off as I had done for fives years. I did not tell everyone that I lived in

14、Europe. I still listened to classical music, but I just kept my music to myself. Sure enough, I found that people like someone who is not typical but does not boast about it. Nothing can replace good friends, and if I had to control my temper and pride, it was well worth it.（分数：10.00）(1).When I firs

15、t moved to the US, I was very popular because of my _. （分数：2.00）A.good appearanceB.outstanding talentsC.French accentD.overseas experience(2).I had few good friends partly because I _. （分数：2.00）A.looked down upon my classmatesB.liked listening to classical musicC.never went to the moviesD.came from

16、a very rich family(3).The phrase “an idiot”(Line 2, Para. 3) most probably means _. （分数：2.00）A.an actorB.a cheaterC.a foolD.a loser(4).When we moved to California, I stopped _. （分数：2.00）A.boasting about my experienceB.talking about people around meC.enjoying the classical music aloneD.making friends

17、 with my classmates(5).The writer would probably agree that _. （分数：2.00）A.good friends like the same kind of musicB.friends are more important than anything elseC.similar background is the key to friendshipD.a good friend never loses his/her temper四、第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子（第 16(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Dormitory Lif

18、e Living in a dormitory at college can be a great experience. However, if you take no steps to make this experience positive, dormitory life can become a misery. When you choose to live in a college dormitory, you will have a better chance to live a colorful and meaningful life. Meanwhile, you will

19、have to give up many things as well. When you live in a dormitory, you can meet many people with different interests. And you can enjoy the various services there. Both are very important to make you successful at college. But you may have to give up much of your personal space. You will share a roo

20、m with someone else. This means you need to make peace with the things and people around you. You will have to learn some important life skills. For example, you will learn how to get along with people. You will also learn to ignore things that you cant change. But in the future, you will find these

21、 skills very helpful when you are working in the real world. When you live in a dormitory, you can enjoy a wider range of campus services, which are not available to those who live off campus. If you have any school related problems, you have no difficulty finding someone to help, because the school

22、 hires people to help the students living there. Besides, living on campus means you dont have to travel to and from school in rush hours. And you are more involved in campus life. For example, you can have a better chance to take part in the club activities and make your own contributions. If you w

23、ant to live a rich campus life, living in a dormitory is your best choice. （分数：10.00）(1).A. Important life skills B. Other conveniences C. Colorful campus life D. Various campus services E. Introduction to dormitory life Paragraph:（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(2).Paragraph:（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(3).Paragraph

24、:（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(4).Paragraph:（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(5).Paragraph:（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(6).A. start a new life B. losing much of your private life C. have an unhappy dormitory life D. many of the campus services E. traveling from home to school F. good relations with others If you make no effor

25、t, you will _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(7).Dormitory life means _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(8).You need to master many skills like how to keep _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(9).Those who live off campus cannot use _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(10).Living on campus can save you the trouble of _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.五、第四部

26、分：填句补文（第 26-30题，每题(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Grandpa My Hero My grandfather had only one child and that was my mother. He always wanted a son but it never happened. 26 When my mom got pregnant, he thought he finally had a boy in the family, but it turned out that her first child was my other sister. When I was

27、 born, Grandpa was very happy. He was the first person to give me a baseball glove and to play baseball with me. My first glove was as small as my whole hand is now. When Grandpa gave me that glove, I was very excited. 27 It was my pride and joy. When I was five, I played on my first baseball team a

28、nd Grandpa was the coach. He wanted me to play one position, but I wanted to play another. 28 I tried so hard that I made good progress. Grandpa was very proud of me. Ever since then, he has worked with me to make me a better player. Grandpa has helped me become not only a better player, but a bette

29、r person. 29 Today Grandpa does not play baseball with me so often, but he still comes to every practice and game. He sits and watches my practices through rain and shine. 30 I love him and hope he will be around for many more years to support me and baseball. A. I was so happy I even slept with it

30、at my side. B. He wanted a son because he wanted to teach him to play baseball. C. I owe him all my success in baseball and in my life. D. In order to make me happy, he let me play what I wanted. E. He was named our baseball teams number one fan by my coach. F. My grandpa is still working at a store

31、. （分数：10.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.A.B.C.D.E.F.A.B.C.D.E.F.A.B.C.D.E.F.A.B.C.D.E.F.六、第五部分：填词补文（第 31-40题，每题(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Protecting the Few How we live our lives affects the environment. The environment is all the things around you. All across Earth, humans are 31 the environment in small and large ways. We c

32、ut down trees to build houses. We plow fields to 32 crops. We pour waste into rivers, lakes and oceans. We use larger nets and bigger boats to catch 33 numbers of fish. Activities like these affect plants and animals. They 34 affect things like the soil and water. Sometimes our actions make the numb

33、er of a 35 plant or animal get larger. For example, if you planted roses in your yard, there would be more roses in your area. Our activities can also 36 to a smaller number of plants and animals. If a park were turned into an apartment building, what would happen to the plants and animals there? We

34、ll, they would 37 die or move to other 38 . There would be fewer plants and animals. Pollution and other activities sometimes cause the number of a species (物种) to become so 39 that it cannot survive. A species that is in 40 of dying out is called an endangered (濒危的)species. A. changing B. grow C. l

35、ead D. either E. huge F. places G. certain H. also I. increase J. small K. survival L. danger （分数：15.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.

36、C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.七、第六部分：完形补文（第 41-50题，每题(总题数：1，分数：15.00)The Power of Language Language is something that defines (define) us as humans. When language is 41 (use) well, it can bring out very deep feelings in others, and encourage others to take 42 (act). Sometimes in poetry

37、 a certain phrase can bring 43 (tear) to the eyes and move us deeply. When we use language to express our true feeling to someone, it can open and 44 (deep) the connection between us. Language is a very 45 (power) tool. How we use language shapes our world. How we deliver self-talk 46 (direct) shape

38、s our experience of both ourselves and the world. How we deliver 47 (communicate) shapes the way the world 48 (respond) to us. We can use language more 49 (effective). And this clearly influences the health and power of our 50 (person) relationships and business relationships.（分数：15.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:

39、_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_八、第七部分：短文写作（第 51题，30 分）(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1. 请根据所提供材料中的要求完成一篇 100词左右的英语短文，并将短文写在答题纸相应的位置上。 某英文报纸正在举办题为“My Favorite Job”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： 你最喜欢的工作是什么？ 你为什么喜欢它？（分数：30.00）_高等教育自学考试英语(二)真题 2013年 10月答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：150 分钟)一、课程代码 0001

40、5(总题数：1，分数：0.00)二、第一部分：阅读判读（第 1-10题，每题 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Farms Appear in Cities When you hear the word “farm”, you may imagine the countryside with cows and crops. But scientists say that the farms of the future could be built in tall buildings in some large cities. It may be difficult to believe, bu

41、t in fact, the technology for growing crops indoors already exists. Farming in the city is already happening. Some vegetables are already grown in greenhouses. Even the scientists at the South Pole research station can enjoy fresh vegetables they grow in their own greenhouse. Experts say indoor farm

42、ing solves many problems. First, traditional farming takes up a lot of land. Growing crops in tall buildingscalled vertical farming(垂直农业)can solve the problem. Also, fruits and vegetables grown indoors would not face serious threats from insects and bad weather. Though vertical farms dont exist yet,

43、 experts have created a plan for recycling in such farms. The water from indoor fish ponds would be used to water crops. Gases from crop waste would be used to heat the building. Waste from chicken or pigs would be reused as a source of energy. But experts believe vertical farming is not going to be

44、 easy. They say it can be difficult to control climate conditions indoors. Besides, plants differ in their weather and lighting needs. For example, some plants like warm, sunny weather, but other plants prefer cooler temperatures. Thats not to say these difficulties wont be overcomebut it will take

45、time. Most experts suggest it may take about 5 to 10 years before the first vertical farms could be created.（分数：10.00）(1).The word “farm” may make you think of the countryside. （分数：1.00）A.True B.FalseC.Not Given解析：(2).It is still a dream for people to grow crops indoors. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.False C.Not

46、 Given解析：(3).Scientists at the South Pole research station live a hard life. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given 解析：(4).Vertical farming does not need as much land as traditional farming. （分数：1.00）A.True B.FalseC.Not Given解析：(5).Fresh fruits and vegetables are very expensive in cities. （分数：1.00）A.True

47、B.FalseC.Not Given 解析：(6).Crops grown indoors would not be badly harmed by insects. （分数：1.00）A.True B.FalseC.Not Given解析：(7).Scientists do not know how to reuse the animal waste in vertical farms. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.False C.Not Given解析：(8).Some experts say vertical farming could be difficult. （分数：1.00

48、）A.True B.FalseC.Not Given解析：(9).Indoor plants need the same weather and lighting. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.False C.Not Given解析：(10).The first vertical farms appeared 5 years ago. （分数：1.00）A.TrueB.False C.Not Given解析：三、第二部分：阅读选择（第 11-15题，每题(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A Good Lesson After living in Europe for seven years, my parents decided that my family would move to the United States. We all looked forward to this. What would people think of us? For me, I hope to be the hero of the class. I was not disappointed. All my classmates admitted my experi