1、2017 年 4 月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷(课程代码 00015)第一部分：阅读判断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;如果该句提供的错误信息，选择 B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及，迭择 C，在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。The Thinking Habit That Changed My LifeI remember one evening three years ago, when my life was very different. 1 was overweight. I was deep
2、ly in debt. I was a smoker. I felt hopeless and helpless.I couldnt change anything.Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is. And I resolved to list the good things in my life. I had a wonderful wife. 1 had five amazing children. I could sec and appreciate the beauty of the worl
3、d around me. The list went on, but you get the idea. Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OK.That night I resolved to be grateful for what I had, and for the people in my life. I started the habit of gratitude. Now many people consider it unimportant. Im here to tell you that its
4、very important. It changes lives.Now I appreciate my wife Eva more. I feel good about having her in my life. And we have deepened our relationship. I also appreciate my kids more. Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor.to others around me, at work and eve
5、rywhere else, because instead of seeing the faults in everyone, I see the good, and am grateful for them. I need less，because instead of thinking about what I dont have, I am grateful for what I do have. Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude, and life becomes easier.Without the habit of
6、gratitude, we tend to complain and see the bad in people and things. We cant change that at once, but you can do something. For example, you can start with a small action. Really feel the happiness that something o someone is in your life, or take a moment to make a list of the things in your life t
7、hat youre thankful for.1.I was unhappy with my life three years ago.A. True B. False C. Not Given2.I drank every day and couldnt stop it.A. True B. False C. Not Given3.I was unable to support my family.A. True B. False C. Not Given4.One evening I came to a new understanding of my life.A. True B. Fal
8、se C. Not Given5.Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadays.A. True B. False C. Not Given6.Now I have a closer relationship with my wife.A. True B. False C. Not Given7.I am now more strict with my kids.A. True B. False C. Not Given8.I like making friends with people around me.A. True B. False
9、 C. Not Given9.I now try to see the good in others.A. True B. False C. Not Given10.A small action doesnt work to change ones bad habit.A. True B. False C. Not Given【答案】1、A 2、C 3、C 4、A 5、B 6、A 7、B 8、C 9、A10、 B第二部分：阅读选择阅读下面短文，请从短文后所铪各题的 4 个选项（A、B、C、D)中选出 1 个最佳选 项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑。Dog TrainingDog traini
10、ng is a must for all dogs. It is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what hes doing; it is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a “quick 一 it is an ongoing process.Dog training also involves teaching the ow
11、ner. Going through dog training is something that every dog owner should do. It is like going to school over again. It is all about communication, and you need to learn to communicate with your dog.Training your dog to ”sit” is probably the first thing you will train your dog to do. When you want yo
12、ur dog to sit, hold a treat above his head and say “sit”. As the dog sits, say “sit” again and then immediately give him the treat. Your dog should drop into a “sit” position in order to reach the food.Teaching your dog to fetch promotes bonding. To do this, first throw a ball, and give the command
13、“fetch”. As he starts to run towards it, yell “fetch” again. Instead of a ball, you may use the object your dog loves most. Do not play fetch with heavy items or sticks, however, as this can damage the dogs teeth or injure the dog.A well-trained dog should remain where his owner commands, so “stay”
14、is an important command in dog training as well. Since it is more involved, that will be the subject of another article.Dog training is a very physical activity, so be prepared to be tired. And dog training is never without risk of injury, especially with more aggressive dogs. One major mistake many
15、 dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over. Training your dog continues throughout your dogs life.11.What docs the author say about dog training?A.It requires professional guidance.B. It is necessary for every dog.C.It gives dogs good exercise.D. It is an easy job for trainers.12.Wha
16、t is the most important thing for dog trainers to do?A. Learn to communicate with dogs.B. Give dogs timely encouragement.C. Create right circumstances for dogs.D. Teach dogs desired behaviors.13.Dog trainers usually train their dogs first to ( ).A. jump B. slay C. fetch D.sit14.To train dogs to fetc
17、h，trainers often start with a ( ).A. stick B. ball C. treat D. trick15.Many dog owners tend to think that dog training( ).A. can be dangerous B. costs much moneyC lakes a short time D. can be very tiring【答案】11、 B 12、A 13、D 14、B 15、C第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的 2 项测试任务：从第 16-20 后所给的 6个选项中为第-分别完成每个句
18、子。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选項涂黑.Ancient Greek ValuesAncient Greek civilization has greatly helped the building of todays society. Many countries now still base their laws and ethics (伦理）on the teachings and doings of ancient Greeks. In everyday life, ancient Greeks valued loyalty, glory intelligence and hospital
19、ity (好客).These may seem simple values, but they did effectively shape ancient Greece into a most referenced culture in history.During ancient Greece, men were required to go to school and learn. Boys were taught at home until they were 6 years old and then sent off to school Ancient Greek schools fe
20、atured a structure that had boys in school from the age of six until fourteen and then an optional additional four years. The boys were trained in arts and in citizen training. Citizen training prepared Greek boys for two aspects of adult life, which were peace and war.Glory for young men in ancient
21、 Greece was the same as fame to young people today. Stories of war glories and battles were handed down to young men so that they desired to make their names along with the victory of a battle.Helping your fellow man was an important aspect of life in ancient Greece.Ancient Greeks were kind and gene
22、rous. They offered food, shelter and protection travelers without question. They believed that helping others was their brotherly duty.Loyalty is perhaps the most important value of ancient Greek civilization. It was stressed in everything the Greeks did. They believed in loyalty to the family, the
23、community and most importantly to the gods. The gods of ancient Greece often sent tests to citizens. Keeping faith through the tests was a sign of loyalty and belief.Task 116.Paragraph （ ）17.Paragraph （ ）18.Paragraph （ ）19.Paragraph ( ）20.Paragraph（ ）A.Education in ancient GreeceB.Friendliness of an
24、cient GreeksC.Wars in ancient GreeceD.Impact of ancient Greek valuesE.Top value of ancient GreeksF.Sense of honor of ancient GreeksTask 221.Ancient Greek values arc held( ) 22.Young men in ancient Greece were required( ) 23.Young Greeks had a strong desire( ) 24.Ancient Greeks saw it as a duty ( )25
25、.Ancient Greeks stressed loyalty ( ) A.to go to schoolB.in many countriesC.to achieve honorD.in whatever they didE.to study lawF.to help others【答案】16、 D 17、A 18、F 19、B 20、E 21、B22、A 23、C 24、F 25、D第四部分：填句补文下面的短文有 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，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。The Power of Pos
26、itive ThinkingHuman emotion is one of those factors that cannot he defined exactly. The reason is that it is quite uncertain. We cannot change the feelings that are roused when we experience different things. (26)Some people forget that they arc in control. They make their choices based on their emo
27、tions. I hey experience failure and loss and let their emotions rule their decisions. They are trapped in their sadness and thus. experience more failure.Some people say they need a lucky break to recover from、their failures.(27)They need to get over their failures on their own. But how do they do t
28、hat? I he answer is: positive thinking.People often fail to realize the power of positive thinking. (28 )They fail to realize that they only need to overcome their fears in order to truly succeed in life. They just have too much pride and are blinded of their own shortcomings.The power of positive t
29、hinking lies in belief. (29)You make the decisions that affect your life. You may not be able to change your environment, but you are able to change the way you react to it.The power of positive thinking lies beyond false courage. You need lo take another look at the world around you. (30)You cant r
30、est on your success. or foolish pride will cause you to make wrong decisions.A.They fail to realize that their worst enemy lies within themselves.B.However. we must always remember that we can control our reactions.C.You cant just take a look at your failures, or you will lose hope.D. We can benefit
31、 a lot from positive thinking.E.However, life rarely gives people a break.F.You need to believe that you arc in control.【答案】26、 B 27、E 28、A 29、F 30、C第五部分：填词补文下面的短文有 10 处空白，短文后列出 12 个词，其中 10 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，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。Meet Famous People in LondonMany people like to see famous p
32、eople. But famous people dont （31）like to be looked at. At least, they dont like to be looked at all day every day! However, there is one （32 ）in England where you can look at lots of famous people every day. That is Madame Tussauds, the most popular （33 ）attraction in London.On most days of the yea
33、r, （34 ）of visitors can be seen outside Madame Tussauds. They want to （35） in and see some of the most famous people in the world. If you like, you can （36） to those film stars, sports stars or politicians in Madame Tussauds, but they wont （37） anything to you, because they cant! Madame Tussauds is
34、a waxworks (蜡像馆)，and the “famous people，in the building are made out of wax. But, this doesnt （38） to be a problem. Ordinary people like looking at （39 ）people, even if they are only （40 ）. Its better than nothing!A. seem E. statues I. getB. give F. tourist J. rarelyC. place G extraordinary K. sayD.
35、 talk H. lines L. usually【答案】31、 L 32、C 33、F 34、H 35、I 36、D37、K 38、A 39、G 40、E第六部分：完形补文下面的短文有 10 处空白，每处空白后的括号内有一个词，请根据短文内容将其正确的形式填入文中，以恢复文章原貌，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。Dont Be Afraid of Making MistakesLost of people don t dare to make mistakes (mistake). They fear that they will be ridiculed or (41)(blame) by
36、 others. They fear that they will lose their money and belongings or be under a lot of stress. But risks are (42) (actual) unavoidable and they do pave the way towards success. Have you ever (43) (hear) of someone who achieves success without making any mistakes before?So it is (44)(nature) that mak
37、ing mistakes in your effort to reach your dreams is (45 )(consider) a must, and you shouldnt worry about that as you may get a lot of (46 )(advantage) out of your mistakes. By making mistakes you then can distinguish between the correct and the (47 )(correct) portions of what you did. Anthony DAngel
38、o said: “In order to succeed you must fail, so that you know what to do the next time.” And Robert Louis Stevenson even (48 )(go) to the extreme as to say: “Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good (49 ) (spirit).”You neednt worry about anything as long as you keep on
39、going by(50) (wise) learning from your mistakes and trying even harder.【答案】41、 blamed 42、actually 43、heard 44、natural45、considered 46、advantages 47、incorrect 48、went49、spirits 50、wisely第七部分：短文写作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。将你的答案写在答題卡相应的位置上。51.假设你暑假参加了你所在社区组织的义工（volunteer）活动。请给你的美国朋友 Tom 写一封英文电子邮件，与他分享你的感想，内容包括：你做了什么义工工作?你认为做义工的意义是什么?请以 LiKe 署名。
