撷墨教育 墨盒自考 高等教育自学考试第十一单元模拟考试 英语 试卷 （课程代码：00015、13000） 本试卷共 8 页，满分 100 分，考试时间 150 分钟。 考生答卷前必须将自己的姓名和准考证号写在答题卡上。 必须在答题卡上答题，写在试卷上的答案无效。 第一部分:阅读判断第 1-10 题，每题 1 分，共 10 分) 下面的短文后列出了 10 个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断如果该句提供的是 正确信息，选择 A;如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择 B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选 择 C。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。 California Gives Green Light to Space Solar Power Energy beamed down from space is one step 'closer to reality ,now that California has given the green light to an agreement that would see the Pacific Gas and Electric Company buy 200 megawatt（兆瓦）of power beamed down from solar- power satellites beginning in 2016. But some major challenges will have to be overcome if the technology is to be used widely. A start-up company called Solaren is designing the satellites, which it says will use radio waves to beam energy down to a receiving station on Earth. The attraction of collecting solar power in space is the almost uninterrupted sunshine available in geosynchronous(与地球同步的)orbit. Earth- based solar cells , by contrast, can only collect sun-light during daytime and when skies are clear. But space- based solar power must grapple(努力克服) with the high cost per kilogram of launching things into space, says Richard Schwartz of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, “ If you're talking about it being economically viable or power of the Earth, it's a tough go,”he says. Cal Boerman, Solaren's director of energy services, says the company designed its satellites with a view to keeping launch costs down.“ We knew we had to come up with a different, revolutionary design,” he says. A patent the company has won describes ways to reduce the systent's weight , including using inflatable mirrors to focus sunlight on solar cells, so a smaller number can collect the same amount of energy. 1 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 But using mirrors introduces other challenges, including keeping the solar cells from says Schwartz.“You have to take care of heat dissipation(散发) because your re now concentrating a lot of energy in one place,”he says. According to the company 's patent, Solaren s solar cells will be connect- ed to radiators to help keep them cool. Though Boerman says the company believes it can make space- based solar power work, it is not expecting to crowd out other forms of renewable energy. Laws in California and other states require increasing use of renewable energy in coming years, he points out. “To meet those needs, we 're going to need all types of renewable energy sources," he says. 1. Solar- power satellites will use radio waves to beam energy down from space. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 2. This technology which collects energy from space will. be used widely. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 3. Solaren is going to design 200 solar- power satellites. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 4. Space-based solar cells could collect solar power only when skies are clear. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 5. One advantage of space- based solar power system is that it is economical. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 6. There are other problems by using mirrors to cut ,the price. 2 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 7. Inflatable mirrors are used to reduce the space- based solar power system. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 8. Space- based solar power will rule out other forms of renewable energy sources. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 9. Many countries will grant permission for the use of spaced- based solar power soon. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 10.There is no more need for other renewable energy sources if the company makes the space-based solar power work successfully. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 第二部分:阅读选择(第 11-15 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分) 阅读下面短文，请从 短文后所给各题的 4 个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出 1 个最佳选项,并在答 题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。 Rising College Selectivity Rising college selectivity doesn't mean that students are smarter and more serious than in the past. It's a function of excess demand for higher education, occurring at a time of increased financial privatization of the industry. The recession has only increased demand. The vast majority of students aren't going to college because of a thirst for knowledge. They're there because they 3 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 need a job, and they need to get the credentials and one hopes, the knowledge and skills behind the credentials—that will get them into the labor market. As higher education has become a seller's market, the institutions in a position to do so are doing what comes naturally: raising their tuitions and their admissions requirements, but at the expense of contributing to the national goal to increase college attainment. The result is that the United States is losing ground in the international race for educational talent. The increasing stratification of higher education is happening on the spending side, as well. As the selective institutions have become more expensive and less attainable, the rest have had to struggle with the responsibility to enroll more students without being paid to do so. Gaps between rich and poor have grown even more dramatically than gaps in entering test scores. While spending is a poor measure of educational quality, we can't seriously expect to increase educational attainment if we're not prepared to do something to address these growing inequities in funding. That said , the educational policy problem in our country is not that the elite institutions are becoming more selective. The problem is on the public policy side. The president and many governors have set a goal to return America to a position of international leadership in educational attainment. It's the right goal, we just need a financing strategy to get there. That doesn't mean just more money, although some more money will be needed. It also means better attention to effectiveness and educational attainment. We know how to do it, if we want to. ll. The demand for higher education has increased because A. the number of students keeps growing B. there is a boost in the labor market C. of the rising college selectivity D. of the economic depression 12. According to most students, what is the most essential condition that enables them to get into the labor market? A. Diplomas. C. Going to college. B. Being employed. D. Knowledge and skills 4 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 13. Since higher education has become a seller' s market, the national goal to increase college attainment A. will be fulfilled in a short time B. will be difficult to achieve C. will draw more public concern D. will demand more financial input 14. As it is mentioned in the 4th paragraph, gaps have grown dramatically between A. the talented students and the slow ones B. the advanced countries and the others C. the selective institutions and the rest D. the rich families and the poor ones 15. What does the author think should be modified? A. The selectivity of elite institutions. B. The industrialization of education. C. The goal of education attainment. D. The government's funding strategy. 第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第 16-25 题，每题 1 分，共 10 分) 阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的 2 项测试任务:(1)从第 16-20 题后所给的 6 个选项中为第 1-5 段每段选择 1 个正确的小标题;2)从第 21-25 题后所给的 6 个选项中选择 5 个正确选项， 分别完成每个句子。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。 Boredom at Work ①You might find yourself staring at the clock, willing it to move faster so the boring workday will finally end.If your job offers little in the way of stimulation, there are steps you can take inside and outside the workplace ② If you're bored with your job, it could be a sign that you've mastered the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge. You might not have been in your position long enough to request a promotion. Still, you can take steps to enhance your current role. Ask your boss if there are any projects you can help with. Volunteer to train less experienced colleagues. You'll feel more stimulated at work and also increase your chances of future advancement. ③If you feel there is nothing left to learn in your present position, take steps to increase your knowledge. Your company's website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods, with your manager's permission. 5 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 Enroll in training classes your company offers in areas that interest you. You also can pursue educational opportunities outside of the workplace, such as college classes, industry-specific training programs or self-improvement courses. If the knowledge you acquire doesn't help you in your present position, it might eventually help you move into a more fulfilling position. ④Look for ways to challenge yourself. If your job involves performing repetitive tasks, set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task during the course of a shift. This will give you something to shoot for. If you have co-workers who perform the same tasks, make a friendly wager to see who can do the most. You'll form stronger bonds with your colleagues, and your employer is likely to notice your increased productivity. ⑤ According to psychotherapist and career coach Nina Ham, boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. Finding sources of stimulation outside of work can have a positive impact on your attitude toward your job. Seeking counseling for an emotional issue can also be of benefit. If your personal life is going well and nothing you try seems to improve your engagement level at work, it might be time to consider a job or even a career change. 16. Paragraph① A. Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. B. With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge. C. You can take steps to enhance your current role. D. Promotion is the most important factor that affects people's attitude towards work. E. Look for ways to challenge yourself. F. Being bored at work can be a miserable experience 17. Paragraph② A. Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. B. With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge. C. You can take steps to enhance your current role. D. Promotion is the most important factor that affects people's attitude towards work. 6 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 E. Look for ways to challenge yourself. F. Being bored at work can be a miserable experience 18. Paragraph③ A. Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. B. With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge. C. You can take steps to enhance your current role. D. Promotion is the most important factor that affects people's attitude towards work. E. Look for ways to challenge yourself. F. Being bored at work can be a miserable experience 19. Paragraph④ A. Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. B. With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge. C. You can take steps to enhance your current role. D. Promotion is the most important factor that affects people's attitude towards work. E. Look for ways to challenge yourself. F. Being bored at work can be a miserable experience 20. Paragraph⑤ A. Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. B. With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge. C. You can take steps to enhance your current role. D. Promotion is the most important factor that affects people's attitude towards work. E. Look for ways to challenge yourself. F. Being bored at work can be a miserable experience 21. If your job offers you little stimulation, there are steps you can take _____ A. strong desire for friendly relationships 7 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 B. your slow periods C. dissatisfaction with your personal life D. the basic requirements E. performing repetitive tasks F. inside and outside the workplace 22. If you are bored with your job, it shows that you've mastered__________ A. strong desire for friendly relationships B. your slow periods C. dissatisfaction with your personal life D. the basic requirements E. performing repetitive tasks F. inside and outside the workplace 23. With your manager's permission, you can take your company's online courses during __________ A. strong desire for friendly relationships B. your slow periods C. dissatisfaction with your personal life D. the basic requirements E. performing repetitive tasks F. inside and outside the workplace 24.If your job involves , set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task. A. strong desire for friendly relationships B. your slow periods C. dissatisfaction with your personal life D. the basic requirements E. performing repetitive tasks F. inside and outside the workplace 25. It's said that boredom at work might indicate A. strong desire for friendly relationships B. your slow periods C. dissatisfaction with your personal life 8 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 D. the basic requirements E. performing repetitive tasks F. inside and outside the workplace 第四部分:填句补文(第 26-30 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分） 下面的短文有 5 处空白，短文后有 6 个句子，其中 5 个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其分别 放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。 选文出自选文 131 页 2020 年 8 月真题改编 The Cake But her mother's eyes never made it all the way to the table.“Just look at this mess!”she moaned. “How many times have I talked to you about cleaning up after yourself?” “But Mom, I was only...” “I should make you clean this up right now, but I'm too tired to stay up with you to make sure you get it done right, " her mother said. 26 “Honey, ” Cindy's father interjected gently, "take a look at the table.” “I know—-it's a mess, " his wife said coldly. 27 She stormed up the stairs and into her room, slamming the door shut behind her. For a few moments Cindy and her father stood silently, neither one knowing what to say. At last she looked up at him .her eves moist and red.“ She never saw the cake, ” she said. 28 From time to time we all allow ourselves to be blinded to issues of long-term significance by stuff that seems awfully important right now, but isn't. Muddy shoes, lost lunch money and messy kitchens are troublesome, and they deserve their place among life's frustrations. 29 Is a lost dollar more valuable than a youngster's emerging dignity? And while kitchen sanitation is important, is it worth the sacrifice of tender feelings and relationships? I'm not saying that our children don't need to learn responsibility, or to occasionally suffer the painful consequences of their own bad choices. 30 But as parents, we must never forget that we're not just teaching lessons— we're teaching children. That means there are times when we really need to see the mess un the kitchen. and times when we only need to see the cake. 26.____________ A. “The whole kitchen is a disaster. I can't stand to look at it.” 9 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 B. But what 's a little mud—even on new carpet—compared to a child's self- esteem? C. She gestured grandly toward the kitchen table, where a slightly off-balance two-layer chocolate cake awaited their inspection. D. Those lessons are vital, and need to be carefully taught. E. “So you'll do it first thing in the morning.” F. Unfortunately, Cindy's mother isn't the only parent who suffers from Situational Timbercular Glaucoma-the occasional inability to see the forest for the trees. 27.____________ A. “The whole kitchen is a disaster. I can't stand to look at it.” B. But what 's a little mud—even on new carpet—compared to a child's self- esteem? C. She gestured grandly toward the kitchen table, where a slightly off-balance two-layer chocolate cake awaited their inspection. D. Those lessons are vital, and need to be carefully taught. E. “So you'll do it first thing in the morning.” F. Unfortunately, Cindy's mother isn't the only parent who suffers from Situational Timbercular Glaucoma-the occasional inability to see the forest for the trees. 28.____________ A. “The whole kitchen is a disaster. I can't stand to look at it.” B. But what 's a little mud—even on new carpet—compared to a child's self- esteem? C. She gestured grandly toward the kitchen table, where a slightly off-balance two-layer chocolate cake awaited their inspection. D. Those lessons are vital, and need to be carefully taught. E. “So you'll do it first thing in the morning.” F. Unfortunately, Cindy's mother isn't the only parent who suffers from Situational Timbercular Glaucoma-the occasional inability to see the forest for the trees. 29.____________ A. “The whole kitchen is a disaster. I can't stand to look at it.” 10 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 B. But what 's a little mud—even on new carpet—compared to a child's self- esteem? C. She gestured grandly toward the kitchen table, where a slightly off-balance two-layer chocolate cake awaited their inspection. D. Those lessons are vital, and need to be carefully taught. E. “So you'll do it first thing in the morning.” F. Unfortunately, Cindy's mother isn't the only parent who suffers from Situational Timbercular Glaucoma-the occasional inability to see the forest for the trees. 30.____________ A. “The whole kitchen is a disaster. I can't stand to look at it.” B. But what 's a little mud—even on new carpet—compared to a child's self- esteem? C. She gestured grandly toward the kitchen table, where a slightly off-balance two-layer chocolate cake awaited their inspection. D. Those lessons are vital, and need to be carefully taught. E. “So you'll do it first thing in the morning.” F. Unfortunately, Cindy's mother isn't the only parent who suffers from Situational Timbercular Glaucoma-the occasional inability to see the forest for the trees. 第五部分：填词补文(第 31-40 题每题 1.5 分，共 15 分） 下面的短文有 10 处空白，短文后列出 12 个词，其中 10 个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其 分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌，并在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。 Beauty or Comfort? People in Beijing wear a lot of clothing during winter to fend off the cold. In the United States, however, people wear 31 , partly because the car is the primary mode of transportation. Cars take them straight to their workplaces, which are heated well. The American diet is full of calories, so their 32 can afford to burn heat more quickly 33 layers of clothing give people the opportunity to stay fashionable. Lots of Yales girls wear skirts even when it's 10 degree Centigrade outside. Some of them at least wear boots, tights, and leg-warmers. Some, however, really just go 34 the look at the risk of health. These girls have nothing to prevent their legs against the wind, and no socks to protect their feet. A mini skirt and a pair of stilettos are all that they wear. 11 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 Typically , the ones pursuing fashion are 35 , with little body fat. Just by the nature of their bodies, they are already at a 36 compared with normal people in cold weather. I have always wondered whenever I pass these girls, how they manage to refrain from 37 and just smile like spring had arrived. And then there are the guys. The girls can be said to sacrifice health for beauty. But why do guys wear so little? It is not like, once they shed some layers, they suddenly become better-looking. They are 38 being fashionable when they only wear sporty shorts and shower slippers in the midst of winter. It's not cute. Of course, people have the freedom to look 39 way they want. I am just surprised that, given the vast difference between winter and summer temperatures in Connecticut, they can still look like they are 40 on the beach in the middle of February. 31.（ ） A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 32.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly 12 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 33.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 34.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 35.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 13 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 36.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 37.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever 14 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 38.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 39.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 40.（ ）填写正确选项【大写字母】 A. however B. shivering 15 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 C. less D. fewer E. skinny F. exactly G. bodies H. whatever I. at J. partying K. disadvantage L. for 第六部分:完形补文(第 41-50 题，每题 1.5 分，共 15 分) 下面的短文有 10 处空白，每处白后的括号内有一个词，请根据短文内容将其正确的形式填 入文中，以恢复文章原貌，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Pocket Money Basics Pocket money is one of the first ways for children to learn the basics of 41 (manage) money a skill they'll definitely need for life—and it makes children feel 42 (dependent). Equally, if your family finances or values mean you'd rather not give pocket money that is also an important lesson for your children. Generally, children learn their 43 (attitude) towards money from home. 44 （give) pocket money creates the opportunity to teach children about spending 45 (thoughtful) and saving (and even the consequences of misplacing it, losing it, betting or giving money away). Regardless of the amount of money, giving pocket money to children as young as four or five 46 (help) them to begin learning about money 47 (manage). Pocket money also helps teach children about having to make choices, 48 (save) up and waiting for things they want. Letting your children make a few mistakes is part of the learning process. You can put 49 (limit) on what they spend their money on—for example, you might discourage them from 50 (buy) bubble gum if you want to protect their teeth from decay. 第七部分:短文写作(第 51 题，30 分) 51.请根据下列材料写一篇 150 词左右的英语短文。 We cannot fail to notice that countless uncivilized behaviors exist in our 16 / 17 撷墨教育 墨盒自考 daily lives, such as spitting, talking loudly, littering, saying nasty words in public places and so forth. What will you do in public?_ 17 / 17