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1、自学考试英语（二）复习资料I. ReadingSection A Task1 Directions: after reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 11 to 15. For each questions or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding l
2、etter on the paper.If you are a male and you are reading this, congratulations: you are a survivor. According to statistics. You are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer as a woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 y
3、ears for men in Australia, you will die on average five years before a woman. There are many reasons for this typically, men take more risks than woman and are more likely to drink and smoke but perhaps more importantly, men dont go to the doctor. “Men arent seeing doctors as often as they should，”s
4、ays Dr.Gullotta，“This is particularly so for the over-40s, when diseases tend to strike.”Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two. For those over 45. it should be at least once a year. Two months ago Gullotta saw a 50-year-old man who had delayed doing anything about his
5、 smokers cough for a year. “When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer，”he says，“Earlier detection and treatment may not have cured him， but it would have prolonged this life.” According to a recent survey， 95%of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doct
6、or once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group. “A lot of men think they are invincible（不可战胜的）”Gullotta says“They only come in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think.”Geez., if it could happen to him.Then there is the ostrich approach，“some men are scared of what mi
7、ght be there and would rather not know，”says Dr. Ross Cart mill.“Most men get their car serviced more regularly than they service their bodies，”Cartmill says.He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive check-ups. Regular check-ups for men would inevitably plac
8、e strain on the public purse, Cartmill says.“But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases. Besides, the ultimate cost is far greater: it is called premature death.”1.Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage? A.They are more like
9、ly to survive serious diseases today. B.Their average life span has been considerably extended. C.They have lived long enough to read this article. D.They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier live. 2. What does the author state is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average tha
10、n women? A. Men drink and smoke much more than women. B. Men dont seek medical care as often as women. C.Men arent as cautions as women in face of danger. D.Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases. 3.Which of the following best completes the sentence“Geez, if it could happen to him”（line2，
11、para，8）? A. It could happen to me, too. B. I should avoid playing golf. C. I should consider myself lucky. D. It would be a big misfortune. 4. What does Dr. Ross Cartmill mean by“the ostrich approach”（line 1 para.9）? A. A casual attitude towards ones health conditions. B. A new therapy for certain p
12、sychological problems. C. Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved. D. Unwillingness to find out about ones disease because of fear. 5. What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men? A. They may increase public expenses. B. They will save money in the long run. C. They
13、 may cause psychological strains on men. D. They will enable men to live as long as women. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 16 through 20.Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you? Talkin
14、g during a performance irritate(激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate. When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, chu
15、rches or other indoor public places especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your
16、mobile phone is switched off. When eating at restaurant with friends, dont place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on regular
17、 phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use you hand to direct your voice into the microphone. Many people believe that they cant live without mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life
18、 more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home.Choose the best answers to the following questions.6. What should we do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance?A. Call back after the performance. B. Answer it near the
19、exit door.C. Talk outside the exit door. D. Speak in low voice.7. Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think _.A. you prefer to talk to your friends at the tableB. you value your calls more than your friendsC.you are enjoying the company of your friendsD.you are poli
20、te and considerate of your friends8. When you are calling in a noise area, you are advised to _. A. use a more sensitive microphone B. shout loudly into your microphoneC. go away quietly to continue the phone callD. use your hand to hand to help speak into the phone9. The author implies that the use
21、 of mobile phones in such p-laces as museums should be _.A. limited B. expected C. discouraged D.recommended10. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs. B. You should speak quietly into your phone while in a church.C. Yo
22、u are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral. D. You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.Task 3 Tap Dancing Most of the arts in America are a combination of ideas and influences from many sources. Tap dancing certainly fits in this category. It is truly an American
23、 art, but it has been influenced by English and Irish dance steps as well as steps from Africa. Some historians argue that tap dancing was first done by slaves on Southern plantations in North America, and that originally steps were done wearing soft-soled shoes. Irish step dancing, which also invol
24、ves intricate food patterns, contributed the movement of the free leg to one side and the swing of the elbows out ward. Wooden clog shoes were worn as tap dancing evolved, but for long time the steps were done flat-footed.Tap dancing developed into the form we recognize today in the early 20th centu
25、ry. Metal tapd were added to dance shoes, and a number of new techniques were perfected. One of the most important was the change from the flat-footed step to dancing on the balls of the feet. This is commonly attributed to dancer Bill Robinson. Another was the “cramp roll”, in which the dancer woul
26、d rapidly move from the ball of the right foot to the ball of the left, and then to the heal of each foot. This separation of the steps into distinct areas of the foot, an innovation by dancer John Bubbles, allowed dancers to improvise even more new patterns. Slides across the floor and movements up
27、 and down stairs further enlivened tap. So did relaxed arm and shoulder movements. Challenges became a common part of dance routines, with dancers competing very hard to outperform each other with new and difficult steps.Many dancers excelled at tap and contributed to its development. Besides Bill R
28、obinson and John Bubbles, well-known tappers have included Sammy Davis, Jr., Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, Gregory Hines, and Savion Glover. 11. This text is mainly about A. famous tap dancers B. tap dancing on Southern plantationsC. tap shoes D. the development of tap dancing12. The phrase “attribu
29、ted to” (Line 4, Para. 3) means A. credited to B. describedC. turned to D. stated as a question13. The “cramps roll”(Line 5, Para. 3) was invented by A. Fred Astaire B. Bill Robinson C. Savion Glover D. John Bubbles14. One of the most important elements of tap dancing is A. intricate footworkB. smoo
30、th, flowing motionsC. dancing in rhythm with a partnerD. wearing wooden shoes15. Names are mentioned in this text in order to A. tell about the lives of famous tap dancersB. connect tap with jazz musicC. show the influence of women on tap dance.D. give credit to famous tap dancersSection B Direction
31、s: Read the following passages and statements which attach to each passage then mark Y (for Yes ) if the statement agrees with the information given in the text; N (for No) if the statement contradicts the information given in the text; NG (for Not Given)if the information is not given in the text.T
32、ask 4 The Language of ConfidenceThe language we use programs our brains. Mastering our language gives us a great degree of mastery over our lives and out destinies. It is important to use the language in the best way possible in order to dramatically improve our quality of life.Even the smallest of
33、words can have the deepest effect on our subconscious mind, which is like a child, and it doesnt really understand the difference between what really happens and what you imagine. It is eager to please and willing to carry out any commands that you give it-whether you do this knowingly or not is ent
34、irely up to you.“Try” It is a small word yet it has an amazing impact upon us. If someone says, “Ill try to do that” you know that they are not going to be putting their whole heart into it, and may not even do it at all. How often do you use the owrd try when talking about the things that matter to
35、 you? Do you say “Ill try to be more confident” or “Ill try to do that” or “Ill try to call”?Think about something that you would like to achieve, and say it to yourself in two different ways. Firstly say, “Ill try to” and notice how you feel. Next say, “Ill do” and see how you feel.The latter makes
36、 you feel better than the first one, doesnt it? It gives you a sense of determination, a feeling that it will be done. Listen to the people around you and when they say they will try notice if it gets done or not. Eliminate the word try from your dictionary and see how your life improves.“Cant”This
37、is another small word with a big impact. It disempowers us, makes us feel weak and helpless, and damages our self-esteem. It limits our infinite abilities and stifles creativity. Rub it out from your internal dictionary and replace it with something that makes you feel great.Instead of saying you ca
38、nt, why not say something like “I choose” or “I choose not to”. Using words like this allows you to take back your power and to be in control of your life.Words may appear small and insignificant, ye they can have a deep and lasting effect on us. Mastering your language gives you the power to live w
39、hatever life you desire.What words do you use a lot that disenpower you? Male a list of words you commonly use and then write next to them some alternatives you can use. Make these alternatives words that make feel fabulous, not only about yourself, but about life and what you are doing!( )1.Using o
40、ur language in the best way is significant for the improvement of our life.( )2. We can knowingly make our command carried out without using a word. ( )3. if we use the word try, we may not make efforts to achieve the things that we want to do.( )4. We can improve our life by saying the word try in
41、our daily life.( )5. We can use a word that makes us feel great to help us feel powerful.Bridging the Gap 9月公共英语3级（pets3）火热收单，一次考过！10月自考科目包过，实力验证加备用qq：380900834Directions: Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage. You may choose a suitable one from the list given.Ta
42、sk 1.without fear under unavoidable so that success reach wisely as long as between Lots of people dont dare to make mistakes. They that they will be ridiculed or blamed by others. They fear that they will lose their money and belongings or be a lot of stress. But risks are and they do pave the way
43、you must tread upon towards . Have you ever heard of someone who achieves success making any mistakes before?So it is only natural that making mistakes in your effort to your dreams is considered a must, and you shouldnt worry about that as you may get a lot of advantages out of your mistakes. By ma
44、king mistakes at least you then can distinguish the correct and the incorrect portions of what you did. Anthony DAngelo said: “In order to succeed you must fail, you know what to do the next time”, and Robert Louis Stevenson even went to the extreme as to say: “Our business in life is not to succeed
45、 but to continue to fail in good spirits.”You neednt worry about anything you keep on going by learning your mistakes and trying even harder.improve stressed check out clearing away arrive weight priority different routine route We all get the Monday blues from time to time, but there are ways to yo
46、ur working life and be happy at work. If youre going through a rough patch at work or are lacking job satisfaction, these ways to boost your mood and have a happier work day.If your workday often leaves you feeling and overwhelmed, it is time to calm things down by setting more organized. Firstly, m
47、ake sure you a few minutes early for work to give you time to organize your tasks for the day and get mentally prepared. Secondly, organize your space by any clutter and streaming your workspace. Finally, make a list of everything that you need to do that day in order of . If you can, try taking care of the more difficult things first to help take a of