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1、自学考试英语(二)复习资料1. ReadingSection A Taskl 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 AB), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding lett
2、er 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 year
3、s 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, This
4、is particularly so for the over-40s, when diseases tend to strike.v 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 smokefs cough for a
5、year. When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer, “ he says, uEarlier 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 doctor once a year, comp
6、ared 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.v some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know, “ says Dr. Ross Cart mill. Most men get their c
7、ar serviced more regularly than they service their bodies, “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?2. W
8、hat does the author state is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women?A. Men drink and smoke much more than women.B. Men dont seek medical care as often as women.u Geez, if it could happen tohim” (line2, para, 8) ?A. It could happen to me, too. B. I should avoid pla
9、ying 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 ”A. A casual attitude towards ones health conditions.B. A new therapy for certain psychological problems.C. Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain
10、 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 may cause psychological strains on men.D. They will enable men to live as long as w
11、omen.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?Talking during a performance irritate（激怒）people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit
12、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, churches or other indoor public places 一 especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to list
13、en to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funera I ! It happens often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off.When eating at restaurant with friends, dont place your
14、 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 phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of you
15、r 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 more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal ca
16、lls 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 exit door.C. Talk outside the exit door.D. Speak in low voice.7. Putting your mobile ph
17、one on a restaurant table may make your friends think A. you prefer to talk to your friends at the table8. you value your calls more than your friendsWhen 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
18、continue the phone callD. use your hand to hand to help speak into the phoneThe author implies that the use of mobile phones in such p-laces as museums should be.8. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs.B. You should s
19、peak quietly into your phone while in a church.C. You 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 DancingMost of the arts in America are a combination of ideas and influences from many sources. Tap dancing certai
20、nly fits in this category. It is truly an American 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-
21、soled shoes. Irish step dancing, which also involves 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 th
22、e form we recognize today in the early 20th century. 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. Anoth
23、er was the cramp roll”, in which the dancer would 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 pa
24、tterns. Slides across the floor and movements up 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 an
25、d contributed to its development. Besides Bill Robinson 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 aboutA. famous tap dancersB. tap dancing on Southern plantationsC. tap shoesD. the devel
26、opment of tap dancingThe phrase attributed to” (Line 4, Para. 3) meansA. credited toB. describedC. turned toD. stated as a question12. The “cramps rolFXLine 5, Para. 3) was invented by A. Fred AstaireB. Bill RobinsonC. Savion GloverD. John BubblesOne of the most important elements of tap dancing isA
27、. intricate footworksmooth, flowing motionsB. dancing in rhythm with a partnerwearing wooden shoes13. Names arc mentioned in this text in order to tell about the lives of famous tap dancersA. connect tap with jazz musicshow the influence of women on tap dance.B. give credit to famous tap dancersSect
28、ion B Directions: 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 give
29、n in the text.Task 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 t
30、he smallest of 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 itwhether you do this knowingly
31、 or not is entirely up to you.“Try”It is a small word yet it has an amazing impact upon us. If someone says, “ril 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 t
32、hat matter to you? Do you say Til try to be more confident or Til try to do that” or “PH 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, TH do and see how you feel.The latter
33、 makes 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
34、，This 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
35、you cant, 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
36、live whatever 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 arc doing!( )2.
37、 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 our daily life.( )5. We can use a word that makes us feel great to help us feel p
38、owerful.II Bridging the Gap9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.Task 1.without fear under unavoidable so that success reach wisely as long as be
39、tweenLots of people dont dare to make mistakes. Theythat 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 (3) and they do pave the way you must tread upon towards . Have you ever heard of someone who achieves su
40、ccess(5)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 making mistakes at least you then can distinguish the correct and the incorr
41、ect 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 but to continue to fail in good spirits. ”You neednt worry about anythingyou
42、keep on going by learning your mistakes and trying even harder.improve stressed check out clearing away arrive weight priority different routine routeWe all get the Monday blues from time to time, but there are ways to your working life and be happy at work. If youre going through a rough patch at w
43、ork 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, make sure you a few minutes early for work to give you time to organize your task
44、s for the day and get mentally prepared. Secondly, organize your space byany 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 aof your mind. Variety is the s
45、pice of life, and this is never truer than when it comes to your working day. Following the same(D day in, day out can quickly cause boredomand dissatisfaction to set in, so try making every day a little in any way you can. Try doing routine tasks in a different order, talking to someone new or taki
46、ng a different to work. If you really cant shake up your workday itself, instead try organizing something fun and different to do on your lunch break every so often.111. Vocabulary and Structure9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： 380900834Section AFill in the blanks with the words given be
47、low. Change the form where mand quality infinite commonly matter internal please impact remove opportunity renowned interview1. The man came to the rubbish from the backyard.2. She sees the bar as a starting point and plans to run her own chainof country inns.3. The job pays well, but theres not muc
48、h for career advancement.4. The program includes a performance by the Berlin Orchestra.5. Who is the most famous person youve ever on TV?6. The Children more to her than anything else in the world.7. Lung cancer is the most found cancer in men.8. It her mother that she chose a collage close to home.
49、9. He hated being in the army because he had to obey .10. The of the picture on our television isnt very good.Section BComplete the following sentences with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.1. These students are (commit)to the cause of helping those who are not able to help themselves.2. Don9t jo