1、全国自学考试综合英语二试题全国2009年10月自学考试综合英语(二)试题 (总分：100.00，做题时间：150分钟) 一、课程代码：00795 (总题数：15，分数：15.00) 1.He deserved _ the prize for writing such an amazing short story. I dont understand his not receiving the award. （分数：1.00） A.winning B.having won C.to win D.to have won 解析： 2.Hard _ he tried, he was unable to
2、 meet the deadline for the term paper. （分数：1.00） A.although B.as C.if D.since 解析： 3._, a man who can express himself effectively is likely to succeed more rapidly than those who cant. （分数：1.00） A.Other things to be equal B.Were other things equal C.To be equal to other things D.Other things being eq
3、ual 解析： 4.There she spent her days in a bare, gray-walled room lined _ small boxes, where the orphans kept whatever playthings they had. （分数：1.00） A.by B.with C.for D.over 解析： 5.Hearing aids make _ possible for people with hearing problems to use the telephone and even to listen to music. （分数：1.00）
4、A.that B.what C.it D.which 解析： 6.“Appearance is essential,” he said. Each morning he put on clean socks, _ trousers and a fresh white shirt. （分数：1.00） A.pressed B.pressing C.presses D.press 解析： 7. If you try to chase two rabbits at the same time, you will not catch _ one. （分数：1.00） A.each B.any C.ne
5、ither D.either 解析： 8. Parents should learn to explain their feelings to the child so that the child can realize the _ of his or her behaviour on them. （分数：1.00） A.result B.affect C.importance D.impact 解析： 9. When children approach their teens, they become more _ of their appearance. （分数：1.00） A.cons
6、cious B.suspicious C.ambitious D.conscientious 解析： 10. The steps _ up to her house were a great barrier, and carrying groceries was almost impossible for her. （分数：1.00） A.running B.moving C.leading D.setting 解析： 11.Research in the social science focuses on problems of individuals in contexts such as
7、 family, work setting, and society _. （分数：1.00） A.in principle B.at large C.in short D.at all 解析： 12.People were _ when the boy said that the kangaroo, resting on its hind legs and its large tail, had five legs. （分数：1.00） A.amused B.moved C.puzzled D.surprised 解析：13. TV may make people less happy wi
8、th what they have, for they see a world that _wealth. （分数：1.00） A.criticizes B.exaggerates C.analyses D.describes 解析： 14.The upside-down catfish is the only fish that _ swims on its back. （分数：1.00） A.habitually B.traditionally C.commonly D.randomly 解析： 15.Intellectual-property experts are trying to
9、_ new models that will allow the film industry to survive downloading. （分数：1.00） A.come up with B.come across C.come out of D.come upon 解析： 二、完形填空。从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个正确答案，并将所选答案的字母填在答题纸相应的位置上。错选、多选或未选均无分。(本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)(总题数：1，分数：15.00) Those who have a strong love for climbing high and difficul
10、t mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women 16 to suffer cold and hardship, and to 17 on high mountains? This astonishment is caused, probably, by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity 18 men give their leisure. Mountaineering is a sport and
11、 not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as golf and football. There are rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to 19 , but it is this freedom from man-made rules 20 makes mountaineering interesting to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use
12、 their own methods. If we compare mountaineering with other more 21 sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a “team game”. We should not be 22 in this. There are, 23 , no “matches” between “teams” of climbers, but when climbers are on a 24 linked by a rope on whi
13、ch their lives may 25 , there is obviously teamwork. The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of 26 . This sport requires high physical and mental 27 . A mountain climber continues to improve in skill year af
14、ter year. A skier is probably 28 his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties. But it is not 29 for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains. They may take more time than younger men but they probably climb with more skill and less 30
15、 of effort. They certainly experience equal enjoyment. （分 数：15.00） A.forbidden B.willing C.reluctant D.forced 解析： A.take risks B.take shelter C.make fortunes D.make peace 解析： A.in that B.so that C.for which D.to which 解析： A.break B.follow C.deal with D.set up 解析： A.what B.it C.that D.which 解析： A.ign
16、ored B.examined C.practiced D.discussed 解析： A.misunderstood B.mistaken C.disappointed D.disturbed 解析： A.in short B.up to now C.of course D.on one hand 解析： A.trip B.cliff C.stage D.step 解析： A.depend B.decide C.build D.base 解析： A.nature B.universe C.world D.environment 解析： A.certainty B.safety C.quant
17、ities D.qualities 解析： A.off B.after C.behind D.past 解析： A.unclear B.unusual C.unlike D.unfair 解析： A.storage B.concern C.waste D.usage 解析： 三、难句释义。从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个正确答案，并将所选答案的字母填在答题纸相应的位置上。错选、多选或未选均无分。(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)(总题数：10，分数：10.00) 16. And you would not be alone, because pollsters have found
18、 that people today do not choose political leaders who shape history for their “Most Admired” list, but rather movie and television celebrities, fashion models, professional athletes, and even comic book and cartoon characters. （分数：1.00） A.people today do not respect political figures most. B.people
19、 today do not believe history is influenced by politics. C.people today look up to historic figures rather than political ones. D.people today do not depend on political leaders to make up their minds. 解析： 17.We are slaves to nothing but the clock. （分数：1.00） A.We try to keep the clock correct. B.We
20、follow our time schedule closely. C.We never have enough time to work. D.We work for everything except the clock. 解析： 18. I should never have selected a business career if I had been permitted to choose. （分数：1.00） A.To be a businessman was not what I really wanted for my career. B.To choose a career
21、 other than business was not so promising for me. C.I could have made a better choice in career if I had been more flexible. D.I could have been more successful in business if I had had a better chance. 解析：19.“Weve got to believe it. We cant afford not to.” （分数：1.00） A.We would believe it if we coul
22、d. B.We should believe it at any price. C.We wont take the risk of not believing it. D.We wont allow any hesitation in believing it. 解析： 20.There is abundant luxury in the room but a minimum of taste. （分数：1.00） A.Things in the room look expensive, but show poor taste. B.Although it is neat and clean
23、, the room doesnt seem comfortable. C.Despite its attractive surroundings, the room lacks relaxing atmosphere. D.The room offers a quite impersonal feeling even though it is very spacious. 解析： 21.She had wakened with a slight fever, just bothersome enough to keep her home from her job in a war plant
24、. （分数：1.00） A.Her fever was so troublesome that she lost her job. B.She had to quit her 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 解析： 22.Remembering other and larg
25、er countries, we see at once that one of its charms is that it is immensely varied within a small range. （分数：1.00） A.though it is charming, it is too small. B.both its size and its scenery vary a lot. C.it is more beautiful than larger countries. D.it is not large but offers a variety of scenery. 解析
26、： 23.You are a stimulant for me to become more fully what I might become, and my loving enhances your being as well. （分数：1.00） A.your nature makes me love you more. B.my love for you can cure your disease. C.I have to love you more so that you can grow fully. D.you will also become a better person b
27、ecause I love you. 解析： 24. If you think Im going to raise a good-for-nothing, youve got another think coming. （分数：1.00） A.How could you consider the suggestion I put forward as useless? B.Youd better think carefully before you make comments on my idea. C.Youd better stop expecting me to bring up a l
28、azy and irresponsible child. D.How could you doubt my ability to provide a proper education to my child? 解析： 25. In strict truth 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
29、 never comes from a single person. C.The truth is that an invention needs almost everyones participation. D.It is true that no mans achievement can be regarded as an invention. 解析： 四、阅读理解。阅读短文，根据短文的内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个正确答案，并将所选答案的字母填在答题纸相应的位置上。错选、多选或未选均无分。(本大题共10小题，每小题2分，共20分)(总题数：2，分数：20.00) Passag
30、e 1 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, a person must be athleti
