1、精選優質文檔-傾情為你奉上全國2012年10月高等教育自學考試綜合英語(一)試題課程代碼：00794請考生按規定用筆將所有試題的答案涂、寫在答題紙上。選擇題部分注意事項： 1. 答題前，考生務必將自己的考試課程名稱、姓名、準考證號用黑色字跡的簽字筆或鋼筆填寫在答題紙規定的位置上。2. 每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題紙上對應題目的答案標號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標號。不能答在試題卷上。I語法和詞匯填空。閱讀下面的句子或對話，從A、B、C和D四個選項中選出一個能 填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題紙上將該項的字母涂黑。（本大題共20小題，每小 題1分，共20分） 1. The

2、re has been _growth in industry this year than there should have been. A. much B. most C. little D. less2. When you expect too much of others, you are _ to become disappointed. A. timely B. probable C. likely D. possible3. It is necessary _ technical training for all the new employees. A. to provide

3、 B. to be provided C. providing D. being provided4. The mass media keep us well _ of what is happening in the world which would otherwise remain unknown. A. concerned B. exposed C. acquainted D. informed 5. She_ blame other people for her troubles than admit her own mistakes. A. would rather B. had

4、better C. prefers to D. has to 6. Problems may come up when people have no _of the law. A. message B. knowledge C. information D. intelligence 7. You have little chance of getting the job_ you have professional training. A. unless B. as if C. in case D. so that 8. The Eight Oclock News will have a(n

5、)_ report of the important meeting in Paris. A. live B. alive C. living D. lively 9. Mary ran _ one of her college teachers in the supermarket yesterday. A. out B. across C. over D. by10. To everyones disappointment, his plan failed _ all his efforts. A. in spite of B. as a result of C. for the sake

6、 of D. in the interest of11. She lost her job, and _ made matters worse was that her husband became ill and bedridden. A. it B. that C. what D. which12. His lecture helped us better understand the _ of religion on society. A. contribution B. influence C. connection D. separation13. The adult educati

7、on center didnt offer any art courses, and _. A. so did the museum B. the museum did so C. neither did the museum D. the museum did neither14. They discussed the problem several times, but came to no _. A. ending B. way C. judgment D. conclusion15. The international language known as Esperanto _ to

8、be simple and logical, with a flexible vocabulary and an easy grammar. A. e designed B. was designed C. designed D. to be designed16. Some critics say that only wealthy people will _ from the tax cuts. A. benefit B. obtain C. earn D. acquire1 7. He looked so tired this morning. He_ late last night.

9、A. must stay up B. must have stayed up C. was staying up D. has stayed up18._ peace finally came in 1945 was he able to go back to work. A. It was when B. It was not until C. Only when D. Only if19. She told him how she managed to bring him food, without which he_ of hunger. A. died B. had died C. w

10、as dying D. would have died 20. It is reported that the police have finally _ in catching the murderer. AL. won B. completed C. managed D. succeededII閱讀理解。認真閱讀下面兩篇短文，根據短文內容從A、B、C和D四個選項中選出一個最佳選項，并在答題紙上將該項的字母涂黑。（本大題共1 0小題，每小題2 分，共20分）Passage 1 People who do not get enough vitamin A in their food may d

11、evelop night blindness. But in the developing countries, especially the countries in Africa, a lack of vitamin A causes much more serious harm to children. The World Health Organization reports that the lack of vitamin A leads to as many as two hundred fifty thousand child deaths every year. Sweet p

12、otatoes with orange flesh have high levels of vitamin A. Experts say orange sweet potatoes could help solve the lack of vitamin A in Africa. But, first, more people there will need to be persuaded to eat them. Jan Low with the International Potato Center, a research organization, says the sweet pota

13、to needs a better image in Africa. She said, “We do have an image problem with sweet potato in general in Africa. Most of the local people refuse to grow sweet potatoes. It is seen as a food of the poor.” Ms. Low explains that sweet potatoes are mainly grown by poor women to feed their families in c

14、ase other crops fail. The sweet potatoes commonly grown in Africa have white or yellow flesh. But, more importantly, they are low in vitamin A. Thus, Jan Low and her partners managed to tell the African people that orange sweet potatoes had high levels of vitamin A. They made use of the radio to spr

15、ead the message that orange sweet potato is good to human health. They said that orange sweet potatoes were able to help you fight diseases, make you strong, clear your skin and make you look healthy. In areas without radio, they spread the message through singing, dancing and storytelling in local

16、theaters. And everywhere they went, they wore orange T-shirts and hats. They even drove orange vehicles. Jan Low says the color of the tuber (植物的塊莖) made it easier to gain public attention. Dan Gustafson works for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. He pays attention to efforts in

17、the past to increase the popularity of other nutritious crops. He says most of these efforts failed because organizers did not consider what people wanted to eat. But Mr. Gustafson sees a better chance for the efforts to increase the popularity of the orange sweet potato in Africa. For one thing, ex

18、cept for the color, the orange sweet potato is similar to what people already use. He is confident about the popularity of orange sweet potato in Africa and the improvement of peoples health condition there.21. There is an image problem with sweet potatoes in Africa because _.A. they are very ugly i

19、n shape and colorB. they are difficult to growC. they are regarded as the food of the poorD. they do great harm to the land22. What is true of sweet potatoes in Africa?A. The white ones had high levels of vitamin A.B. The commonly-grown ones are low in vitamin A.C. The yellow ones can make you stron

20、g and clear your skin.D. The orange ones cannot help overcome the lack of vitamin A.23. In areas without radio, what did Jan Low and her partners do to draw public attention to sweet potatoes?A. They sang and danced with local people.B. They drove vehicles in different colors.C. They dressed themsel

21、ves in orange.D. They gave lectures in theaters.24. According to Mr. Gustafson, some efforts to introduce other nutritious crops to Africa failed because _ .A. people dont like themB. people cannot afford themC. they dont taste deliciousD. they have strange colors25. What is the passage mainly about

22、?A. The different functions of vitamin A.B. The introduction of nutritious crops to Africa.C. The history of growing potatoes in Africa.D. The most popular food in Africa.Passage 2 “Sleep is a behavior and, like all behaviors, it differs greatly among people,” explains Dr. Carol Landis. “The greates

23、t differences occur in the timing of sleep and the amount of sleep-the factors which are most important in determining whether you will wake up feeling rested.” Research has found that people sleep better at different times during their daily cycle. For example, some people function better if they g

24、o to sleep early and rise early, while others feel more rested if they stay up late and sleep in. “Many people dont pay attention to the timing of their sleep,” Landis notes. “Yet delaying or altering the time you go to sleep can have a major impact on how you feel when you wake up.” The amount of s

25、leep the average adult needs each night also differs. Some people may be fine with six hours of sleep, while others need up to nine hours per night. Landis points out that those who follow a regular sleep schedule tend to function better on fewer hours, but she adds that most adults need at least si

26、x hours of sleep each night. “A persons sleeping patterns arent set in concrete,” Landis stresses. Gradually altering the timing of sleep can help change sleep patterns. An “evening person” who needs to get to work early in the morning can try upping the time they go to bed by 30 minutes every few d

27、ays. Within a few weeks, this slow adjustment will help “reset” the body clock. In addition to maintaining a regular daily sleep schedule, Landis offers the following tips on having a good sleep: Avoid cigarettes, caffeinated (含咖啡因的) drinks and food such as chocolate in the late afternoon and evenin

28、g. Avoid alcohol in the evening. This can cause a person to wake up a few hours into sleep and interrupt sleep patterns. Finish exercising at least two hours before going to sleep. Exercise increases body temperatures and makes it more difficult to easily fall asleep. Dont sleep in a warm environmen

29、t. A drop in a persons body temperature is important at the beginning of deep sleep. People who sleep in a well-heated room or use an electric blanket may not sleep as soundly. Catch up on missed sleep when you have the opportunity. To reduce your sleep debt, try taking a 30-minute nap (小睡) during t

30、he day before 4 p.m. or sleeping in on weekends when you have a chance.26. Which of the following is true according to Dr. Landis? A. People with longer sleep feel more rested. B. People tend to have similar sleep schedules. C. Changing sleep habits wont affect peoples body clock. D. Changing the ti

31、me for sleep can affect the quality of peoples sleep.27. The underlined phrase “set in concrete” (Line 1, Paragraph 4) probably means _. A. unchangeable B. unacceptable C. recognizable D. reasonable28. What does Dr. Landis think may result in a wake-up during night sleep? A. Taking chocolates before

32、 bedtime. B. Drinking alcohol before sleep. C. Exercising before going to bed. D. Using electric blankets.29. According to the passage, what may keep people from having a good sleep? A. Smoking in te evening. B. Sleeping in a cool room. C. Taking a nap during the day. D. Sleeping in on weekends.30.

33、This passage is mainly about _. A. how to change ones sleep patternB. what to do before going to bed C. what to do with sleeplessness D. how to get a good nights sleep非選擇題部分注意事項：用黑色字跡的簽字筆或鋼筆將答案寫在答題紙上，不能答在試題卷上。III用國際音標標出下列單詞中劃線字母或字母組合的讀音。 （本大題共20小題，每小題0.5分，共1 0分）（注意：使用新式或老式音標均可）31. project 32. oxygen

34、33. avenue 34. various35. dishonest 36. productive3 7. wild 38. surely39. paragraph 40. courtesy41. creature 42. wretched43. route 44. attach45. suspicious 46. behave47. pharmacy 48. scholar49. fascinate 50. enjoyIV完形填空。（本大題共20小題，每小題0.5分，共1 0分）A從下列單詞中選擇恰當的詞填空，每個詞只能用一次。as spent divided taughtthat ove

35、r courses anotherare it elementary usually Education is one of the biggest and most important jobs of government in the United States. However, it is a task 51 is carried out by local governments rather than the federal government. Help from Washington 52 comes in the form of money and research. The

36、re are no national educational standards or regulations, 53 . there are in many other countries. Local areas - states or cities or counties - have kept control 54 their own school systems. In spite of local control, school systems throughout the country 55 very similar. A child can transfer from a s

37、chool in one state to a school in 56 . without meeting any serious difficulty. Different books may be required or different 57 may be offered, but the same basic subjects are 58 throughout the country. The normal school system in the United States consists of six years of 59 school and six years of

38、high school. In many areas, high school is 60 into three years of junior high school and three of senior. Each school year is called a grade.B. 根據課文的內容在每個空白處填入一個恰當的詞。 It must be realized that sport in its modern form is almost entirely a British invention. Boxing, rugby, football, hockey, tennis and

39、 cricket 61 all first organized and given rules in Britain. Rules are the essence of sport, and sportsmanship is the ability to practice a sport 62 to its rules, while also showing generosity to ones opponent and 63 temper in defeat. The high pressure of modern international sport 64 these ideals di

40、fficult to keep, but they are 65 least highly valued in Britain and are certainly achieved there 66 commonly than among more excitable peoples. Moreover, sportsmanship as an ideal is applied 67 life in general. This is proved by the number of sporting terms 68 in ordinary speech. Everybody talks of

41、“fair play” and “playing the game” or “playing 69 ”. Borrowed from boxing, “straight from the shoulder” is used to describe a well-aimed, strong criticism and “below the 70 ” is used to describe an unfair one. One of the most elementary rules of life is “never hit a man when hes down” - in other words, never take advantage of a persons misfortune.V.根據所學課文內容完成句子。（本大題共10小題，每小題2分，共20分）71. The three adjectives that the author of “The Time Message” uses to describe