2014年4月全国自主考试综合英语(一)真题及答案

只有全身心地投入，他才能按时完成任务。

我经常看到他把散落在地上的垃圾捡起来，扔进垃圾桶。

他刚搬到北京时，不太习惯那里的生活。

尽可能多地接触英语是学好这门语言的关键。

停车场每小时收费10元。

医生们每天上午9点开始查房，是吧?

过去三个月，他们一直轮流照顾老人。

你们最好带上雨伞，以防下雨。

如果多花点时间练习，她早就通过了驾驶考试。

According to the author of “The Time Message”, time is tricky because it’s_______.

是她的弟弟帮她渡过了难关。

“Hans Christian Anderson’s Own Fairy Tale” tells the story of how a shoemaker’s son became ______.

In Jack London’s short story “Love of Life”, what drove the man to walk on despite all the difficulties and dangers was _______.

In“How Dictionaries Are Made”, the author believes that the writing of a dictionary is a task of _______.

In“I Got My B.A. by Sheer Luck”, the author Walter Pauk said he got full score by sheer luck, but it is actually due to _____.

In“The Joker”, though Henry Ground was believed to be a good-for-nothing, people could not help liking him for _______.

In “Hobbyist”, the druggist says that he sells an undetectable poison simply to ______.

In“The Emotional Bank Account—Secrets of Happy Families”, the author tells us that in relationships, the little things are the big things because they help us to _____.

According to“The English Character”, the four typical qualities of the English people are modesty, reserve, sportsmanship and ______.

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In“Freedom in Dying”, Jim’s bravery and courage in the face of death has taught the author _____.

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B. 根据课文的内容在每个空白处填入一个恰当的词。

I had planned to stay at this job for only two days. But now I’m going to stay. The exercise is great. The lifting gets easier with every load,61  if my left shoulder stays sore. I become faster and neater as time goes62 . I’m outdoors in clean air. And, contrary63 what people think I don’t get dirty on the job.

I have64 up my mind, too, to go on saying hello in backyards. It doesn’t

65  any harm, and it still feels fight. Frankly, I’m proud. I’m doing an essemial task, “like a police officer or a fire fighter.” I left this country a little cleaner66  I found it this morning. Not many people can say that tonight.

 John Gardener has said that a society67 praises its philosophers and looks down on its plumbers is in for68. “Neither its pipes nor its theories will hold 69 ,” he warns. He might have gone a step further and called70 respect for both our economists and our trashmen; otherwise they’ll both leave trash behind.

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growl

A. 从下列单词中选择适当的词填空，每个词只能用一次。

The person I am very close to in my family is my mother. My mother is medium height who always wears a51 smile on her face. Blue is her favorite color as she thinks it stands for peace and 52. I think it has a lot to do with her personality. As a music teacher, she is always very53 and kind to her students. There are quite a few54  between us. People always say that I look like my mother more than my father. We55 like listening to the music and watching movies. On weekends, we often go shopping in the56 or the department stores. But we are also different57  many ways. My mother is a good gardener. I am not so patient in 58  care of the plants. Besides, my mother can cook many delicious dishes,59 I can’t cook at all. I have learned from her how to treat people and how to deal 60  problems on my own. She is the one I am close to as she really influences me a lot.

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sew

because

chemistry

beyond

conceit

pleasure

repair

banquet

initiate

length

courtesy

entirely

acts

backwards

breathing

charming

tasteless

Which of the following is supposed to be the target readers of the passage?

wicked

Compared with kids from rich families, children in poor families are more likely ________.

According to the passage, after-school programs aim to _________.

The purpose of the passage is _________.

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

Bear was angry when he saw the sunrise because ________.

Passage 2

Most single parents work outside the home; and in many two-parent families, both parents work. Unless working parents have been lucky enough to arrange a flexible schedule that allows them to be home when their children are not in school, they are not available to care for their children during the period immediately after school. The result is children of all ages being left to care for themselves after school. Young children in these families have been referred to as latchkey kids because they carry their own house key.

Older students are more likely to care for themselves after school. Parents provide supervision (监管) after school for over half of the students in grades K-5. Other children stay with adults other than their parents, attend center-based programs, or take part in extracurricular activities (课外活动) such as sports, arts, or clubs. Children in poverty are slightly more likely to stay with relatives than other children; they are also less likely to care for themselves after school than children in families with higher incomes.

One-fifth of the children in kindergarten through fifth grade attend after-school programs in centers or schools with adult supervision and guidance on first aid, nutrition, health, homework, and being on their own at home. These programs are sometimes available at the child’s school, or they may be organized by local houses in cooperation with community groups. Young children may learn how to get home from school safely, how to use the telephone and be familiar with emergency telephone numbers, what to do in case of fire, how to deal with strangers, and how to use their time wisely. Often parents must pay a fee for their children to take part in such programs. Unfortunately, some families cannot afford the cost of such care.

Educators should be aware of the realities faced by children left alone after school. Children are sometimes frightened to be at home alone, especially when they have no brothers or sisters. The process of traveling from school to home can be dangerous and frightening in neighborhoods where drugs are being sold and peers (同龄人) are encouraging one another to misbehave. Television often becomes the babysitter, providing children with the opportunity to learn from educational programs—or from programs unsuitable for children. In most cases, children are thankful for caring adults who can provide supervision and assistance.

The main topic of the passage is _________.

According to the passage, Bear is _______.

The word “chattered” (Paragraph 4) means _________.

In many countries, there aren’t sufficient water resources ________ for future development.

The flight has been delayed for four hours ________ the foggy weather.

Passage 1

Long ago, the Earth was covered in darkness. None of the creatures living there knew what daylight looked like.

One day, all of the animals of the forest gathered together in a cleating (林中空地). They wondered if it would be better to remain in darkness, or if it would be better to also have light. Deer, Chipmunk (花松鼠), Raccoon (浣熊), Wolf, Bear, and many other creatures climbed to the top of the highest mountain. There were no trees on its top, and it was covered only with rocks. Millions of stars shone in the dark sky overhead. The biggest and most powerful animal in the forest was Bear, and he was the first to reach the mountaintop. Bear stood on the highest peak, looked out over the forest below, and argued for remaining in darkness. He said that the creatures of the forest would be able to sleep better in darkness because there would be no light to keep them awake. Most of the other animals were afraid, and they agreed with Bear. Raccoon said that he did not mind the darkness because he was so smart that he could find plenty of food, even in the dark. Wolf was easy to please, too. She didn’t mind the darkness because she could howl in darkness or in light.

But one animal did stand up to Bear. Chipmunk, the smallest of the animals, argued that it would be better to have both light and dark. Chipmunk was very clever. As Bear continued to argue for darkness, she made many good arguments for light.

Slowly, the night passed. Bear grew tired of talking, but Chipmunkchattered on and on, as if she had all of the energy in the world. As the other animals dropped off to sleep, one by one, Chipmunk kept arguing. Finally, the first sunrise ever seen by the animals appeared over the top of the mountain. They woke up and were amazed by what they saw.

Chipmunk began to dance from rock to rock. Bear became angry because he didn’t get his own way. He roared loudly and ran after Chipmunk. He chased Chipmunk all the way down the mountain. Bear was fast, and he reached out his giant paw to grab Chipmunk. Chipmunk got away, but not before Bear managed to scratch her back with his long claws. And that is why, to this day, you can see stripes on Chipmunk’s back!

The lesson of this story is that _______.

Drying is the oldest type of food storage. Drying fruit sometimes ________ a completely new product.

The police with a group of experts arrived at the ________ of the accident in ten minutes.

The governor spoke to the earthquake victims, ________them that everything would be done to help them rebuild their homes.

I wonder why Alice ________ to us recently. We should have heard from her by now.

No fund has been provided to build a system ________ reading fingerprints more efficiently.

Three years ________ a long time to be cut off from contact with your friends.

Most students make a study plan ________ the beginning of the new term.

The family found it hard to ________ from the traditions of their own country and adapt to the new environment.

Henry’s plan was ________ the couple to dinner at a nice restaurant and then ask them for their forgiveness.

Mr. Smith fully shares the view of the speaker ________ every man is as good as his neighbor.

According to a recent official report, Britain’s economy grew ________ the first quarter of the year.

Across the continent of South America ________ the Amazon River.

When I arrived she greeted me at the door, her kids all ________ behind.

I think if I ________ stay in Italy for another three months, we, Jim and I, might become good friends.

His best novel was written in ________ he called the“sweet new style”of the language.

Some 40 percent of the hired hands left before they ________ their term of service.

________ his leg was badly injured, the boy managed to attend class every day.

I can’t help wondering ________ that has made her so excited.