10月自考英语(二)真题及答案解析

2022年10月自考英语(二)真题及答案

Lacking in Self-Esteem (自尊)? Good for you!

According to psychological and educational theories, self-esteem is  essential for a successful life. Generations of children, especially minority  kids, have been educated according to the theory that they lack self-esteem, and  that this deficiency is central to any problems they may have in making their  way in the world.

Well, guess what? A new research has found that self-esteem can be just as  high among grade D students and drunk drivers as it is among Nobel Prize winners  and former presidents. In fact, people with high self-esteem can engage in far  more anti-social behavior than those with low self-esteem. “We used to believe  that high self-esteem would cause all sorts of positive consequences and that if  we raised self-esteem, people would do better in life,” a researcher said.  “Mostly, the data have failed to support that.” Racists, street thugs (恶棍) and  school bullies (恶霸) all have high scores on the self-esteem tests. And you can  see why. If you think you’re highly gifted, you’re particularly offended if  other people don’t treat you that way. So you hit out or commit crimes to defend  your pride. After all, who are they to suggest that you could be doing something  wrong? What do they know?

Self-esteem can also be an educational concern. College teachers are  constantly complaining about the high self-esteem of their students. When every  grade in the school is assessed so as to make the kid feel good rather than to  give an accurate measure of his work, the kid can develop self-esteem  dangerously unrelated to the truth. When he’s told he is getting a C grade in  college, he can then get deeply offended or extremely angry. Weak professors  give in to the pressure – hence, grade inflation, which results in their  students’ vague touch with reality.

1. It is believed that minority kids often have self-esteem problem.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

2. A new research shows that high self-esteem is essential to success.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

3. Parents are responsible for their children’s self-esteem.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

4. Anti-social behavior is related to low self-esteem.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

5. Racists have low self-esteem.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

6. People with high self-esteem are hurt more easily.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

7. College students are faced with high economic pressure.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

8. College teachers are often annoyed with students’ high self-esteem.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

9. High grades help students know the truth of themselves.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

10. Some college students may find a C grade offending.

A. True B.False C. Not Given

二、阅读选择(第11~15题，每题2分，共10分)

Organic Farming

During thousands of years of huma civilization, the raising of animals and  growing of plants have always been organic. Chemicals for farming first came up  at the turn of the 20th century. Widespread use of chemicals began after World  War II. In the 1950s and 60s farmers started using chemical fertilizers and  pesticides (杀虫剂). Recently, however, more and more farmers have been returning  to organic farming.

In organic farming, farm products are produced in more natural ways. Crops,  meat and other food are produced without chemicals. Chemical fertilizers,  pesticides, and growth hormones (激素) are forbidden. Farmers enrich the soil with  natural fertilizers. They pull out weeds by hand. Hay and straw are put between  the rows of plants to stop weeding. They rely on the natural enemies of pests to  control pests. Animals are fed organically and can eat grass outdoors. Cows, for  example, are kept in pastures (草场) and fields. Vegetables and fruit are also  produced with organic methods.

Organic farming enjoys many advantages. For example, crop rotation can  preserve the good qualities of soils. The growing of different crops can keep  soils healthy and fertile. Organic farming is healthier for farm workers, and  there are fewer remains of chemicals in food. In the long run, organic farms  save energy and protect the environment. It can slow down global warming and  reduce the pollution of ground water.

Meanwhile, there are some disadvantages. Organic food is more expensive.  Organic products may cost up to 40% more. Production costs are higher as farmers  need more workers, and the land output is much less. Marketing and distribution  is not efficient because organic food is provided in smaller amount. Crop  illness may happen very often. Besides, organic farming cannot produce enough  food for the world’s population to survive. This could lead to starvation in  countries that can produce enough food today.

11. Organic farming ______.

A. started in the 1950s

B. had a short history

C. has become popular in recent years

D. was promoted by World War II

12. In organic farming ______.

A. cows can move around in fields

B. natural enemies of pests are scarce

C. chemicals are used to kill pests

D. machines are used to pull out weeds

13. The phrase “crop rotation” (Para. 3) probably means “______”.

A. growing high-yielding crops

B. seasonal growing of crops

C. planting soil-enriching crops

D. regular changing of crops

14. One advantage of organic farming is that it is ______.

A. water-saving

B. labor-saving

C. market-friendly

D. environmentally-friendly

15. The problem of organic farming is ______.

A. poor qualities of soils

B. high production costs

C. the use of too much land

D. the shortage of farm workers

三、概括段落大意和补全句子(第16~25题，每题1分，共10分)

Health Benefits of Honey with Milk

Honey and milk get along well. Since ancient times, this mix is known for  its amazing health benefits.

(1) Take a glass of honey with milk before you set out for your day in the  morning, and you are guaranteed enough to get through the morning rush. Milk  provides you the proteins required while honey helps you get the energy by  breaking down these proteins. No wonder this drink is meant for all ages  alike.

(2) Milk is known for providing calcium (钙), which, in right levels, helps  in preventing bone diseases as we age. Research has indicated that honey does a  good job of carrying nutrients (营养成分) in the food through the blood to various  parts of the body. In particular, honey helps in the absorption of calcium, the  vital part of milk.

(3) If you ask doctors or your grandmother for a solution to your  sleeplessness, you are bound to get the same answer –– a glass of warm milk with  honey. It is best known to induce sleep. So take it regularly if you have  sleeping problems.

(4) Milk and honey not only help in preventing aging by keeping the skin  glowing, but also improve your body as a whole as they contain antioxidants  (抗氧化物). These help keep the body young and flexible. For a very long time, this  has been an open secret in keeping your body look and feel young.

(5) Both milk and honey are known to ward off harmful bacteria in our body,  but their combined strength is more effective in achieving this effect. Cough  and cold can be prevented by taking this drink regularly. It also aids in  digestion and treating bowel disorders.

Task 2

21. Milk is rich in _______.

22. Milk and honey help _______.

23. Honey helps the absorption ______.

24. Your body may bend or move easily if you _______.

25. Drinking honey milk regularly can prevent _______.

四、填句补文(第26~30题，每题2分，共10分)

Insomnia (失眠)

I just could not fall asleep the other night. I just didn’t feel sleepy. I  can’t explain why, but it was really annoying.

I got very bored lying in bed, so I decided to read a book. ___26___ But  even when I finished reading, I still didn’t feel tired. So I listened to some  peaceful music. That didn’t work, either. I have heard people say if you have a  warm drink before bedtime, it will help you drift off to sleep. So I went  downstairs and made myself a cup of tea. ___27___ Still, I couldn’t sleep. I was  getting very frustrated by this point!

It felt strange to be awake while everyone else was asleep. ___28___ In  fact, it was a little big frightening. When you go to sleep, it feels like one  day ends and another begins. But if you stay up late, you realize that day and  night are just a gentle transition (转变), a cycle while has no end and no  beginning. At 4 a.m., I noticed a faint light coming through my curtains. The  sun had started to rise!

Normally, I’m a heavy sleeper. ___29___ So on this occasion, I consider  myself lucky to see a beautiful sunrise. I knew I needed to get some rest, but  it seemed the harder I tried to force myself asleep, the more difficult it  was.

Eventually, I just let my mind go free. ___30___ I listened to the  birdsong... and the next thing I knew it was 11 a.m.! I was happy that I had  managed to get some sleep! I have never struggled with sleeping before, so this  was my first experience of insomnia. Fortunately, I have been sleeping well  since then.

五、填词补文(第31~40题，每题1.5分，共15分)

Smiles

A smile costs nothing but creates much. It enriches those who ____, without  making those who give poor. It happens in a ____ and the memory of it sometimes  lasts ____. None are so rich that they can get along without it, and none so  ____ but are richer for its benefits. It creates ____ in the home, and fosters  goodwill in a business. It is rest to the weary (疲劳的), daylight to the ____ and  sunshine to the sad. Yet it can’t be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it  is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given ____. And if in  the last-minute rush of Christmas ____, some of our salespeople should be too  ____ to give you a smile, may we ____ you to leave one of yours? For nobody  needs a smile so much as those who have none left to give!

六、完形补文 (第41~50题，每题1.5分，共15分)

The Importance of Friendship for School-age Children

Friends are very important to school-age children’s healthy (health)  development. Research has ____ (show) that children who lack friends can suffer  from emotional and mental difficulties later in life. They have also found that  children with friends have a ____ (great) sense of happiness, better self-esteem  and fewer problems as they grow up.

Friendships provide children with more than just fun ____ (playmate). They  help children develop emotionally and ____ (moral). In interacting with friends,  children learn many ____ (society) skills, such as how to communicate, and how  to cooperate. They practice ____ (control) their emotions and responding to the  emotions of others. They develop their ____ (able) to think through and  negotiate different situations in their relationships. Having friends ____  (affect) children in many ways, even their school ____ (perform). Children tend  to have better attitudes about school and learning when they have friends there.  In short, friendships are not just a luxury, they are a ____ (necessary) for  children.

七、写作(30分)

请根据所提供材料中的要求完成一篇100词左右的英文写作任务。将你的答案写在答题纸相应的位置上。

某英语学习报征集一篇题为“My Dream Trip”的稿件。请就此题目写一篇英文短文应征，内容包括：

• 你最想去哪里旅游

• 为什么你最想去那里

答案

一、阅读判断(第1~10题，每题1分，共10分)

ABCBB

ACABA

二、阅读选择(第11~15题，每题2分，共10分)

CADDB

三、概括段落大意和补全句子(第16~25题，每题1分，共10分)

DCEBF

ADFEC

四、填句补文(第26~30题，每题2分，共10分)

ECAFB

五、填词补文(第31~40题，每题1.5分，共15分)

GFAIC

EBKHL

六、完形补文(第41~50题，每题1.5分，共15分)

shown, greater, playmates, morally, social, controlling, ability, affects,  performance, necessity

七、写作(30分)

自考本科英语二相当于几级?

自学考试英语二考试难度相当于三级水平，考试题型有阅读判断、阅读理解、概括大意、补全短文、阅读填空、完形填空以及写作。

英语(二)的题型分为七种，分别为：阅读判断、阅读理解、概括大意、补全短文、阅读填空、完形填空以及写作。

自考英语二难不难?

对于基础不好的考生来说还是有一定难度的。自考英语二的难度主要在词汇量，一般需要考生掌握3000-4000个单词，同时需要尽早开始复习，因为英语学习不是一蹴而就的。

同时，英语二也是自考所有科目里学分最高的科目，课程学分为14分，使用的教材仍然是全国版教材，所以英语二该课程成为很多自考生选择毕业必考科目之一，简单来说，如果想自考本科毕业，英语二就是很重要的科目。