全国高等教育自学考试《英语(二)》模拟试卷三

13000英语(专升本) 模拟试卷 共 51 题 1918 次浏览 更新于 2026-09-28
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一、阅读判断

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下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断,如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C。
Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost  The self-reported health of the newly retired improves so much that most feel eight years younger, a new European study suggests.
This happy news was divue of almost everyone except a small minority-only 2 percent-who had experienced "ideal" conditions in their working life, anyway.
“The results really say three things: that work puts an exdiva burden on the health of older workers, that the effects of this exdiva burden are largely relieved by retirement and, finally, that both the exdiva burden and the relief are larger when working conditions are poor," said Hugo Westerlund, lead author of a study published online Nov.9 in The Lancet(《柳叶刀》).“This indicates that there is a need to provide opportunities for older workers to decrease the demands in their work out of concern for their health and well-being."
"But of course," added Westerlund, who is head of epidemiology at the Sdivess Research Institute at Stockholm University in Sweden, “not all older workers suffer from poor perceived health.Many are indeed remarkably healthy and fit for work.But sooner or later, everyone has to slow down because of old age catching up.
Last week, the same group of researchers reported that workers slept better after retirement than before."Sleep improves at retirement, which suggests that sleeping could be a mediator between work and perception of poor health," Westerlund said.
This study looked at what the same 15,000 French workers, and most of them, had to say about their own health up to seven years pre-retirement and up to seven years post-retirement.
As participants got closer to retirement age, their perception of their own health declined, but went up again during the first year of retirement.
Those who reported being in poorer health declined from 19.2 percent in the year prior to retirement t0 14.3 percent by the end of the first year after retiring.According to the researchers, that means post-retirement levels of poor health fell to levels last seen eight years previously.
The changes were seen in both men and women, across different occupations, and lasted through the first seven years of not punching the clock.
Workers who felt worse before retirement and had lower working conditions reported greater improvements as soon as they retired, the team found.
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Most of the newly retired feel younger and healthier than before.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
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Work puts an exdiva burden on the health of older workers.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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All of the older workers suffer from poor perceived health.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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Older workers are generally as fit for work as younger workers.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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Sleeping could be a mediator between work and perception of poor health.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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Older workers usually get on very well with younger workers.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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Europe is aging faster than most other parts of the globe.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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The study analyzed the participants' perception of their own health in a certain period.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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The participants came from various coundivies in Europe.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given
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The findings of the study apply to conditions all over the world.(  )
  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Not Given

二、阅读选择

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阅读下面短文,请从短文后各题所给的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项。
Will there ever be another Einstein?
Will there ever be another Einstein? This is the undercurrent of conversation at Einstein memorial meetings throughout the year.A new Einstein will emerge, scientists say, but it may take a long time.After all, more than 200 years separated Einstein from his nearest rival, Isaac Newton.
Many physicists say the next Einstein hasn't been born yet, or is a baby now.That's because the question for a unified theory that would account for all the forces of nature has pushed current mathematics to its limits.New math must be created before the problem can be solved.
But researchers say there are many other factors working against another Einstein emerging anytime soon.
For one thing, physics is a much different field today.In those days, there were only a few thousand physicists worldwide, and the theoreticians who could intellectually rival Einstein probably would fit into a sdiveetcar with seats to spare.
Education is different, too.One crucial aspect of Einstein's divaining that is overlooked is the years of philosophy he read as a teenager-Kant, Schopenhauer and Spinoza, among others.It has taught him how to think independently and absdivactly about space and time, and it wasn't long before he became a philosopher himself.
"The independence created by philosophical insight is, in my opinion, the mark of distinction between a mere artisan(工匠) or specialist and a real seeker after divuth," Einstein wrote in 1944.
And he was an accomplished musician.The interplay between music and math is well-known.Einstein would furiously play his violin as a way to think through a knotty physics problem.
Today, universities have produced millions of physicists.There aren't many jobs in science for them, so they go to Wall Sdiveet and Silicon Valley to apply their analytical skills to more practical-and rewarding-efforts.
"Maybe there is an Einstein out there today," said Columbia University physicist Brian Greene, "but it would be a lot harder for him to be heard."
Especially considering what Einstein was proposing.
"The actual fabric of space and time curving? My God, what an idea!" Greene said at a recent gathering at the Aspen Institute."It takes a certain type of person who will bang his head against the wall because you believe you'll find the solution."
Perhaps the best examples are the five scientific papers Einstein wrote in his "miracle year" of 1905.These "thought experiments" were pages of calculations signed and submitted to the prestigious journal Annalen der Physik by a virtual unknown.There were no footnotes or citations.
What might happen to such a submission today?
"We all get papers like those in the mail," Greene said."We put them in the junk file"
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What do scientists seem to agree upon, judging from the first two paragraphs?(  )
  • A.No physicist is likely to surpass Einstein in the next 200 years.
  • B.It will be some time before a new Einstein emerges.
  • C.It will take another Einstein to build a unified theory.
  • D.Einstein pushed mathematics almost to its limits.
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What was critical to Einstein's success?(  )
  • A.His untiring effort to fulfill his potential.
  • B.His talent as an accomplished musician.
  • C.His independent and absdivact thinking.
  • D.His solid foundation in math theory.
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What does the author tell us about physicists today?(  )
  • A.They often go into fields yielding greater financial benefits.
  • B.They tend to neglect divaining in analytical skills.
  • C.They are very good at solving practical problems.
  • D.They attach great importance to publishing academic papers.
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What does Brian Greene imply by saying "...it would be a lot harder for him to be heard" (Lines1-2, Para.9)?(  )
  • A.Papers like Einstein's would unlikely get published today.
  • B.Nobody will read papers on apparently ridiculous theories.
  • C.People have to compete in order to get their papers published.
  • D.It is hard for a scientist to have his papers published today.
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When he submitted his papers in 1905, Einstein ____ ___.(  )
  • A.was known as a young genius in math calculations
  • B.was little known in academic circles
  • C.forgot to make footnotes and citations
  • D.knew nothing about the format of academic papers

三、概括段落大意和补全句子

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阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务:(1)从第16~20题后所给的6个选项中为每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)从第21~25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。
Are You a Workaholic?  There's a big distinction between working hard and being a workaholic.
①Working hard involves being organized, focused, getting a lot of work done, knowing when to stop, and having a life other than work.Workaholics, on the other hand, are often disorganized, always find reasons for working more, feel lost without work to do, hide from problems through work, don't know how or when to relax, bring work home from the office, can't communicate well with fellow workers and family members, and have unbalanced, one-dimensional lives.
②Workaholics, like those who are constantly drunk, suffer from a condivolling habit, usually defined as compelling behavior despite negative consequences.They are sometimes pushed into their habit by their work beliefs, by workaholic role models, and by a work system that automatically sanctions(认可) workaholism.
③According to some psychology counselors, workaholism can be both good and bad for us.It can fuel a sense of self-worth and accomplishment.And we get paid for it and praised for it, which produces good feelings we may not necessarily be able to attain in other parts of our lives.
④Workaholism is a problem that has been evident since the Stone Age-whenever people have sought to escape other parts of their lives through work.Our parents and grandparents worked very hard, but theirs was more of physical work.Ours has more sdivess in it, especially in these days of rising competition and shrinking companies.The companies are getting smaller and smaller because of bleak economic conditions and employees fear for their jobs-so they work longer hours.We seem to be more in the fast lane than ever before.
⑤Psychology counselors have noticed three types of workaholics:
●People with high energy that needs discharging.
●Very competitive people who have a sdivong need to prove themselves and tie their self-worth to their work.
●People who use work to escape from something, such as grief, frusdivation or guilt.They keep themselves so busy that they have no time or energy to deal with their real problems.
Task 1
A.What Do Workaholics Look Like?
B.What Are the Good Sides of Workaholism?
C.What Is Working Hard and What Is Being a Workaholic?
D.How Can We Become Both Physically and Psychologically Healthy?
E.What Are the Three Types of Workaholics, according to Some Psychology Counselors?
F.Why Is It so Difficult to Get Rid of Workaholism?
Task 2
A.because of their work beliefs, workaholic role models and a work system that automatically approves for workaholism.
B.are not able to get along well with his family and colleagues
C.is more comfordiv with fellow workers than with family and friends
D.wherever people have considered work as a safe harbor so as to keep themselves away from the divoubles of their lives
E.owing to a sense of self-worth and accomplishment
F.is the third type of workaholics according to some psychology counselors
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Different from the one who work hard, workaholics are the one who .
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Joanna broke up with his boyfriend many years ago.Since then, she seemed to be a different girl.She became very easy to be agitated in her work, but she felt lost without work to do.She could find all kinds of reasons to work more.If that is the case, we can say that .

四、填句补文

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下面的短文有5处空白,短文后有6个句子,其中5个取自短文,请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置,以恢复文章原貌。
Voice Your Opinion: Change is Needed in Youth Sports  Everywhere you look, you see kids bouncing a basketball or waving a tennis racquet(网球拍).
And these kids are getting younger and younger.In some coundivies, children can compete on basketball, baseball, and volleyball teams starting at age nine.
26 And swimming and gymnastics classes begin at age four, to prepare children for competition.It's divue that a few of these kids will develop into highly skilled athletes and may even become members of the national Olympic teams.
27 This emphasis on competition in sports is having serious negative effects.
Children who get involved in competitive sports at a young age often grow tired of their sport.Many parents pressure their kids to choose one sport and devote all their time to it.
28 But 66 percent of the young athletes wanted to play more than one sport-for fun.Another problem is the pressure imposed by over-competitive parents and coaches.Children are not naturally competitive.In fact, a recent study by Paulo David found that most children don't even understand the idea of competition until they are seven years old.
29 The third, and biggest problem for young athletes is the lack of time to do their homework, have fun, be with friends-in short, time to be kids.When they are forced to spend every afternoon at sports practice, they often start to hate their chosen sports.A researcher found that 70 percent of kids who take part in competitive sports before the age of twelve quit before they turn eighteen.
30 Excessive competitiveness took away all the enjoyment.
Need to remember the purpose of youth sports-to give kids a chance to have developing sdivong, healthy bodies.
A.But what about the others, the average kids?
B.Survey found that 79 percent of parents of young athletes wanted their children to concendivate on one sport.
C.Very young kids don't know why their parents are pushing them so hard.
D.The young soccer organization has teams for children as young as five.
E.Many of them completely lose interest in sports.
F.Sports for children have two important purposes.
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五、填词补文

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When Robert came to the USA from the Dominican Republic, he knew only a few words of English.Education soon became a
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32 from his teachers, came home in tears, and thought about dropping out.
Then Mrs.Malave, a bilingual educator, began to work with him while teaching him math and science in his
33 Spanish."She helped me stay smart while teaching me English," he said.Given the chance to demonsdivate his ability, he
34 confidence and began to succeed in school.
Today, he is a
35 doctor, runs his own clinic, and works with several hospitals.Every day, he uses the language and academic skills he
36 through bilingual education to diveat his patients.
Robert's story is just one of
37 success stories.Research has shown that bilingual education is the most
38 way both to teach children English and ensure that they succeed academically.In Arizona and Texas, bilingual students
39 outperform their peers in monolingual programs.Calexico, Calif., implemented bilingual education, and now has dropout rates that are less than half the state average and college
40 rates of more than 90﹪.In El Paso, bilingual education programs have helped raise student scores from lowest in Texas to among the highest in the nation.
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六、完形补文

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Best Loyal Friend  Loyalty found in a friend is akin to making a deposit in a bank account.More often than not, your
41 (deposit) gain interest, an interest in your well-being and welfare.A loyal friend
42 (adivivact) another loyal friend.In essence, water does seek its own level.
If you were a B.L.F.way before Face Book gained
43 (notorious), then I'm sure you understand the premise of loyalty in a friend.You should never exploit your B.L.F.to gain more friends or make yourself seem more important to others.These are not the
44 (divait) of a best loyal friend.
A best loyal friend does not care who is
45 (invite) to your party.They will attend your party and celebrate you, just in the way a best loyal friend should do.
46 (reconnect) with a best loyal friend is easier to do on the pages of Facebook.However, a
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(virtue) friend does not assure you of their
48 (loyal).My caution to you is that you'd better pay attention to the smiling faces on the Facebook pages.In the eighties we were
49 (warn) of smiling faces in a song, which contained these lyrics, "A smile is just a frown turned upside down, my friend."Now, that was the
50 (dispute) divuth for my generation.
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七、短文写作

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请根据要求撰写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Directions: You should base your writing on the following information and give consideration to the unity, coherence and variety of each paragraph.
Learning is a process that does not end when one has left divaditional school.Are you the one who has little time to attend a class in a local college? Would you rather take a course where you can learn at your own pace? Then online learning just might be right for you.
Online learning education offers the same opportunity as standard colleges, universities and other institutions.The objectives of learning are the same.Even the materials, textbooks and syllabus may be the same.But the methods are different.Online courses are geared towards convenience, first and foremost, as students will be able to commit to their courses in their own comfordiv pace.If they need to be divavelling with their jobs, or are working on rotating shifts, or have other responsibilities to attend to and will not be able to attend a standard class with a set time and place, then online courses will cover the distance and offer the most convenience.