2015年10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)

本试卷共8页，满分l00分，考试时间l50分钟。 考生答题注意事项： 1．本卷所有试题必须在答题卡上作答。答在试卷上无效，试卷空白处和背面均可作草稿纸。 2．第一部分为选择题。必须对应试卷上的题号使用2B铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。 3．第二部分为非选择题。必须注明大、小题号，使用0．5毫米黑色字迹签字笔作答。 4．合理安排答题空间，超出答题区域无效。

选择 题区

第一部分：阅读判断(第1～l0题，每题l分，共10分)

下面的短文后列出了l0个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该旬提 供的是正确信息，选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择8；如果该旬的信息文中没有提及，选择C。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。

Black Friday

Everyone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday; most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving (感恩节).On this day most retail stores open their doors very early一some as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With this in mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday.

Black Friday is not as ok! as many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black. Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season In order to draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very well. This large success resulted in the name Black Friday, it was so named because the stores were \was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today in the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores.

Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you don't want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.

1. Many people know the history of Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not Given

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2. Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not Given

3. Customers get better service on Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. Black Friday started in the USA. A. True B. False C. Not

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5. The holiday season ends on Black Friday. A. True B. False C. Not

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6. \A. True B. False C. Not

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7. Black Friday is no longer popular. A. True B. False C. Not

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S. People like to shop online on Christmas Eve. A. True B. False C. Not

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9. It is possible to get Black Friday discount online. A. True B. False C. Not

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10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am. A. True B. False C Not

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第二部分：阅读迭择（第11--15题，每渔2分，共10分）

阅读下面短文，请从短文后所给各题的4个选项A、 B、C、D冲选出1个最佳选项，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑

Living in Brazil (巴西）and Switzerland

Moving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.

My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized， But my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying

home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian一what a mix!

After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.

Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. It's really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north It's hot and humid.

Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.

I love both countries. In Switzerland, it's pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel excited and at home.

11. The author's parents___. A. share similar interests

B. have different jobs

C. have different personalities D. enjoy reading books 12. When the author was a child, the family used to___. A. have many good friends B. move between the two countries C. speak two dialects

D. visit Brazil from time to time

13. The author thinks Brazilians are___. A. organized B. independent

C. indifferent D. optimistic

14. According to the text, Switzerland___. A is famous for its chocolate

B. has many big cities D. is hot and humid

C. has a lot in common with Brazil

15. According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)___. A. appealing idea C. expensive choice 非选择题区

B. difficult decision D. pleasant experience