2020年4月自学考试英语二模拟题

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European cities were laid out before the invention of the car. So bars, restaurants and cafes were near to people's homes. Today the focus of many Europeans' life has moved away from the centers. They live in the suburbs and outskirts, driving to suoermarkets to get their supplies. But on a continent where people treasure convention there are still those who hold onto traditional ways living and shopping locally. These people, together with tourists, provide the city centers with their reason for existence.

Coffee culture plays a part in keeping these city centers flourishing. This is particularly true of Paris whose citizens are famous enthusiastic conversationalists. This skill is developed over many hours spent chatting over espressos(浓咖啡)and cigarettes.

Religion also plays a role in developing sociable atmosphere. People in Roman Catholic countriesused to visit the Church on an almost daily basis. Entire communities would gather in the same building and then move out to the markets. Cafes and bars in the surrounding streets. An enormous example of this relationship between church and society is the Duomo. The huge marble cathedral in Florence Italy is surrounded by bakeries and coffee shops, and caters not only to the tourist crowds, but also the local community.

11.It can be inferred from the first paragraph that each big city in Europe. ( )

A.has many large squares

B.has many very magnificent sky'-scrapers C.draws tourists in large numbers every year D.has a center where tourists meet their spouses

12.Which statement is NOT true of Covent Garden? ( ) A.It is crowded with people. B.It is located in London. C.It is filled with stalls.

D.It is surrounded by shops,churches, restaurants and cafes. 13.Why do people think that Venice is so great? ( ) A.Because it is a famous tourist attraction. B.Because you can reach anywhere by boat. C.Because it is well-known for its merchants. D.Because all the mistakes have been removed. 14.What are Parisians famous for? ( ) A.Their pursuit of independence B.Their enthusiasm for conversation. C.Their ability to keep the city tlourishing. D.Their devotion to developing a multiple culture.

15.The writer cites the Duomo in the last paragraph as an example to illustrate that. ( )

A.there is a tight link between church and society

B.all churches are magnificent C.old churches are very popular

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l6～20题后所给的6个选项中为第①～⑤段每段选择l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。

Friendly Rdations with the People Around

__①__You depend on all the people closely around to give you the warm feeling of belongingness that you must have to feet secure. But in fact, the members of all the groups to which you belong also depend on you to give that feeling to them. A person who shows that he wants everything for himself is bound to be a lonely wolf.

__②__The need for companionship is closely related to the need for asense of belongingness. How sad and lonely your life would be if you had no one to share your feelings and experiences. You may take it for granted that there always will be people around to talk to and to do things with you and for you. The important point, however, is that keeping emotionally healthy does not depend so much upon having people around you as upon your ability to establish relationships that are satisfying both to you and to them.

__③__Suppose you are in a crowd watching a football game. You don't know them. When the game is over, you will all go your separate ways. But just for a while you had a feeling of companionship, of sharing the feelings of others who were cheering for the team you wanted to win.

__④__ An experience of this kind gives the clue to what companionship really is. It depends upon emotional ties of sympathy, understanding, trust, and affection. Companions become friends when these ties are formed.

__⑤__When you are thrown in a new circle of acquaintances, you may not know with whom you will make friends, but you can be sure that you

will be able to establish friendships if you show that you really like people.

Paragraph ①____________

16.A.Making friends with new acquaintances

B.Close link between companionship and belongingness C.Everyone needs the feeling of belongingness D.An example of a satisfying relationship E.Difficulties in establishing friendships F.What companionship really is 17.Paragraph ②____________

A.Making friends with new acquaintances

21.If a person who shows he wants everything for himself is bound to be______.

A.without pity B.sad and lonely C.emotionally healthy D.without real love for them E.a sense of security F.a lonely wolf

22.If you had no one to share your feeling, your life would be______. A.without pity B.sad and lonely C.emotionally healthy D.without real love for them E.a sense of security F.a lonely wolf

23.The warm feeling of belongingness may give you______. A.without pity B.sad and lonely C.emotionally healthy D.without real love for them E.a sense of security F.a lonely wolf

24.The ability to establish fine relations with others will keep you______.

A.without pity B.sad and lonely C.emotionally healthy