2015年10月高等教育自学考试基础英语真题及答案

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Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage

  • A.Liang started his stock investment when the market was gloomy.
  • B.Liang chose to cut his holding when it didn't perform well
  • C.Liang would go to college for further studies in finance.
  • D.Liangs first investment was with the money borrowed from his father.
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What can we learn from this passage?

  • A.Investing in stocks is just like gambling
  • B.Not everyone can be as successful as Buffett.
  • C.Age is not important in terms of investment
  • D.Every teenager should learn how to invest.
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Why does Liang not want to take high risks in stock investment?

  • A.Liang cannot afford to put in much capital
  • B.Several mistakes have led to his being more careful
  • C.Liang has not gained much experience as a beginner.
  • D.His first goal of stock investment is to keep ones property
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What did Liang learn from his failure in 2008?

  • A.One needs to first consider a company’s financial situation
  • B.One needs to correct his mistakes from time to time in stock trading.
  • C.One needs to analyse price/earning ratios.
  • D.One needs to rely on his instinct in decision-making
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Passage 2

When it comes to stock trading, age does not necessarily mean wisdom. At just 18 years old, Liang Hao has outper formed many professional investors by making a nearly 100 percent profit from his stock market investments last year.Liang is a Guangzhou student from the Affiliated High School of South China Normal University. He first dealt in the stock market at the age of 14 when the market declined sharply in 2004. His father, who runs a steel trading company in Guangzhou, was his first First he 70,000-yuan"lucky money"- his Spring Festival red envelopes that he had saved over the years.It did not take long for the young trader to turn from an investing beginner into a sharp investor who started to make profits his father could not even match“I prefer low-risk trading because the key to investment is not to make a lot of moneybut to preserve one' s assets(资产) first,” said Liang.“ A clear mindset and properinvestment concept are what matters the most in stock trading.”Liang said the proudest investment he made was an operation on Ping An Insurances stock in 2007. He successfully bought 1, 000 shares at the first public offering at the price of 33.8 yuan. "I finally sold them for 123 yuan and made a good profit. "he said Like many investors, Liang learned a hard lesson in 2008. His investment in Citic Securities and Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co Ltd resulted in heavy losses and he finally cut his whole holding at a low price.It was an unforgettable experience for me. I realized that value investment is not justabout analysis of price/ earning ratios and a company’ s fundamentals(基本面),” he said. “The ability to constantly correct mistakes is also important”The high school teenager said his passion for the financial market would continue to grow. He has decided to major in finance at college and gain some work experience investment banks after graduation. Liang said his ultimate goal is to run his own fund management company like Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.

What does the word"outperform"(Line 1, Paragraph 2) mean?

  • A.compete with
  • B.learn from
  • C.do better than
  • D.give advice to
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Why do Christians view the bible as the holy book?

  • A.It records how Jesus resurrected
  • B.It gives the teachings of Jesus Christ, the son of God
  • C.It is the world 's thickest book
  • D.It is written by Jesus Christ
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Which of the following is the reason for Jesus to be executed on a cross

  • A.The Romans viewed him as a criminal
  • B.The Arabs disliked him to live in Bethlehem in the middle east
  • C.Different ways of understanding Christian teachings has led to his death
  • D.The human wrong doing caused his death
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Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?

  • A.Jesus Christ was executed in England
  • B.Only Christians in Rome worship in the Roman Catholic Church
  • C.There’re more than three different churches which Christians worship in
  • D.There’re three different churches which Christians worship in
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Passage 1

Christianity is the largest religion in the world with over 2 billion followers. 42 millionpeople in Britain today describe themselves as Christian, and there are 6 million who areactively practising. Christianity is focused on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whoChristians believe to be the Son of God. Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the Middle east over 2000 years agoThe Christian holy book is the Bible. It is divided into the Old and New TestamentThe New Testament explains how God sent his only son, Jesus Christ, to restore the broken relationship between people and God which had been caused by human wrong doing. Jesus was executed on a cross Crucifixion as a criminal by the Romans, and according to Christian teaching. after three days he rose from the dead ( the resurrection ) Christians believe that there is only one god, but that he is revealed in three different forms: Christians teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus taught people to love god and love their neighbourMany Christians worship in churches. Some groups meet in homes and other buildings “Church' means the gathering of Christians as well as the building in which Christians worship. Their leaders are called priests or ministers. Different ways of understanding Christian teachings has led to groups of Christians worshipping in different ways. These denominations(宗教派别) include the Church of England, the roman catholic church,the Eastern Orthodox Church and many others. Many churches hold a service called Communion, Eucharist or Mass, in which bread and wine are shared together, just as Jesus did with his followers before his death. The most important Christian festivals are: Lent Easter and christmas

  • According to the passage, how many people take Christianity as their religious belief?
  • A.below 2 billion
  • B.above 2 billion
  • C.42 million
  • D.6 million
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Which of the following is LEAST likely to be seen in Christian churches

  • A.Priests or minister
  • B.Crucifixion
  • C.Bread and wine
  • D.Mosques
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In the second half of the twentieth century,international business has become animportant economic force,Today ( 1 ),if any,countries are economically self-sufficient.Even China.( 2 ) its vast human and natural resources,has not been able to( 3 )distant from the world economy.In the United States,international business touchespeople's lives daily.Common goods and services ( 4 )Shell gasoline stations,etc.,oftenidentified with the United States ,are,in fact,foreign (5).International business is business conducted in (6) one country.including buyingand selling goods and services.Other international business activities include marketing.manufacturing,mining.and farming.(7).international business is all the practices(8 )a business in a single country does.but ( 9 )the international level.International business does not ( 10 )in a vacuum(真空).It operates (11) the context of international and,sometimes regional rules and regulations set by appropriate organizations.( 12) each organization is distinct.some of their common characteristics are promoting trade among ( 13) countries, establishing common rules and ( 14 )promoting fair trade practices among members, and ( 15) members from competition from nonmember countries. Other organizations exist to facilitate financial transactions among nations or the particular interest of members, such as trade in a specific commodity1.A.a few B.few C.many D.some

2. A. by B.for C.with D.on

3.A.remain B.retain C.renew D.revise

4.A.for example B.so such C.for instance D.such as

5.A.owning B. owned C.owed D. owing

6.A. rather than B. more than C.other than D. less than

7. A. In other words B. In some sense C. In sum D. In addition

8.A.that B.where C.what D.in which

9. A. at B.on C.in D.to

10.A. furnish B.finance C. function D. fulfill

11.A.on B.at C.of D.within

12A. If B. Although C. When D. Unless

13.A.partner B.assistant C.member D.host

14. A. regulation B.restriction C.relation D.recognitions

15.A.supporting B.preserving C.keeping D. protecting

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The chief editor denied____ the mayor a big sum of money.

  • A.to offer
  • B.offering
  • C.offer
  • D.to be offering
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____to speak when the audience interrupted him.

  • A.Hardly had he begun
  • B.He hardly had begun
  • C.Hardly he had begun
  • D.Hardly did he begin
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It started to rain and in____ we had to put off the party.

  • A.consequence
  • B.courtesy
  • C.circumstance
  • D.consumption
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As he read Mr.Becker looked up____ to greet someone he knew.

  • A.occasionally
  • B.regularly
  • C.instantly
  • D.actually
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Money from"invisible"trade____ the loss on"visible"trade.

  • A.expects
  • B.expends
  • C.exceeds
  • D.exports
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Susan is above____ in her lesson.

  • A.accurate
  • B.average
  • C.active
  • D.actual