2021年2012电大开放英语3试题及2012电大网考英语(整理

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A. unhappy B. funny C. wonderful

2. According to the author, human contact in a park means _____C______. A. looking at each other and saying hello when passing

B. noticing their babies and stopping to pat their dogs C. both A and B

3. According to the author, the more connected we get in communications technology, the _____B_____ we are. A. more automatic B. more disconnected C. closer

4. What are the examples the author gives to explain his idea that every advance in communications technology is a setback to the closeness of human interaction? C

A. With e-mail and instant message over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another.

B. With voice mail, you can make entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. C. All of the above.

5. What is the unintended result of communication technology, according to the author? B A. It makes communication easier and conversation possible everywhere.

B. It actually creates a distance between people instead of bringing them together. C. It makes human contacts limitless with electronic voices everywhere 短文理解2

Some people think they have an answer to the troubles of automobile crowding and dirty air in large cities. Their answer is the bicycle, or “bike”.

In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bicycles to work every day. In New York City, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They claim that if more people rode bicycles to work there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown section of the city and therefore less dirty air from car engines.

For several years this group has been trying to get the city government to help bike riders. For example, they want the city to draw bicycle lanes on some of the main streets, because when bike riders have to use the same lanes as cars, there are accidents. Bike for a Better City feels that if there were special lanes more people would use bikes.

But no bicycle lanes have been drawn. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea - they say it will slow traffic. Some store owners on the main streets say that if there is less traffic, they will have less business. And most people live too far from downtown to travel by bike.

The city government has not yet decided what to do. It wants to keep everyone happy. Only on weekends, Central Park is closed to cars, and the roads may be used by bicycles only. But Bike for a Better City says that this is not enough and keeps fighting to get bicycle lanes downtown. 1. According to the passage, bicycles _____C______.

A. are more convenient than cars B. are safer traffic tools than cars C. are the solution to some city problems

2. The idea of special bicycle lanes is most favored by _____B______.

A. the city government B.some bike riders C.some store owners 3. “Bicycle lanes” in the third paragraph probably means _____C______. A. roads for bicycles only B. roads full of bicycles C. special parts of the road for bicycle riders only

4. Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A A. In New York City, many people use bikes as they have special lanes B. Sometimes accidents may occur when cars and bikes are on the same lanes. C. The Central Park is closed to cars on weekends.

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5. The best title for this passage is _____C______.

A. Traffic Crowding in New York City B. Special Lanes for Passengers C. Solution to Traffic Problem in New York

阅读下列短文，并根据短文内容判断其后的句子是否正确（T）、错误（F），还是文字中没有涉及相关信息（NG）。 短文理解3

Lily is 70 years old and she takes care of her 91-year-old mother. She told us about caring for her mother. I wake up early every day, it’s usually about 6.30 am, and wait until I hear Tilly, my mum, moving about. Then I make her a cup of tea. At about half past seven she gets up and we have breakfast together. We normally just have toast, but on Sundays we always have bacon and eggs. After breakfast she reads the newspaper, then she sits by the window and waves to the neighbours as they walk by.

She hardly ever goes out but she is very proud of her personal appearance, so she goes to the hairdresser once a month.

She doesn’t like being left on her own for very long, so I always arrange for a neighbour to come and sit with her when I go out. Now and again, my friend and neighbour, Joan, comes to spend the day with her, and I can go and have lunch with another friend, May, who lives in town.

I have a brother, Syd. He comes to stay two or three times a year. He is very good and keeps in touch, but he lives 300 miles away. Once a year, he collects mum and takes her to stay with him in London for a week. She doesn’t really like going because it’s a long journey, but I need the rest.

Sally, the nurse, comes to see mum regularly. My next-door neighbour, Jack, often calls in. In the evening we usually watch TV and we sometimes play cards. Mum is fantastic for her age. But I can never decide to go anywhere spontaneously. I always have to plan it, so I feel a bit trapped. But what is the alternative? An old people’s home? I couldn’t do that to my mother. 1. Lily wakes before her mother. T

2. Joan sometimes spends the day with Lily’s mother.T 3. Tilly is satisfied with her hairdresser. NG 4. Lily’s brother comes to visit every three weeks. F 5. Lily and her mother play cards more than they watch TV. F

第四部分 阅读理解（共计30分，每小题3分）

26-30小题：阅读下列短文，从A,B,C三个选项中选出一个正确答案，并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号。 短文理解1

Benjamin Disraeli, the famous nineteenth century prime minister, said, “London is not a city, - it is a nation.” Today this is an understatement; London, with its vast range of different ethnic groups, is a world.

Certainly, London is the most culturally diverse city in the world. The city was founded by the Romans and since then new arrivals have constantly added to its character and prosperity.

Within 10 years 40% of Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups, including the growing number of Londoners of mixed ethnic origin, but most of them will have been born in Britain.

Children of Caribbean-Chinese marriages will go to school with children of Russian-Irish couples. None of them will be English but all of them will be Londoners.

Most of Britain's ethnic minority residents live in the capital, speaking over 300 languages.

Nearly all of the African population and many of the Caribbean population of Britain live in London (83% and 58% respectively); 39% of the Chinese population of Britain and 36% of the Asian population of Britain live in London.

The largest migrant community is from the Irish Republic with 256,000 people, 3.8% of the total population of London.

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There are an estimated 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in London, with most recent arrivals coming from Eastern Europe, North Africa and Kurdistan.

Young people, in particular, are skilled at dealing with a large number of different and hybrid cultures.

They themselves often have several different ethnic identities since their parents and grandparents may come from several different backgrounds and their friends and partners do also. They are “skilled cross-cultural travelers” without leaving their home-town.

1．Why does the writer think that Benjamin Disraeli’s statement is an understatement? Because he thinks London is ____B____.

A. a miniature world thanks to its great cultural diversity

B. even larger than some countries in the world C. not a nation at all

2. London is regarded as the most culturally diverse city in the world due to the following facts EXCEPT that _____C___. A. within 10 years 40% Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups B. many young people are immigrants from different backgrounds

C. London accommodates about 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers from many other countries 3. Ethnic minority groups will make up ___B____ of the London population in the future. A. 36% B. 40% C. 39%

4. The last paragraph mainly tells us in London ____A____.

A. young people feel at ease with a large number of diversified cultures B. young people are raised in a multicultural environment C. young people find it hard to adapt themselves to hybrid cultures 5. The passage mainly deals with ____C____.

A. the advantage of hybrid cultures in London B. the composition of the population in London C. the cultural diversity in London

31—35小题：阅读下列短文，并根据短文内容判断其后的句子是正确（T）或错误（F) 。 短文理解2

John Preston lives in a flat in north London. He moved there after his wife died four years ago to be closer to his daughter’s family，and because his big detached house and garden were too much work for him as he got older. It’s easier in the flat because the letting agent does everything that needs doing. The agent has had the roof repaired and got the gutter replaced, but at the moment John is not satisfied because the window frames need painting and the garden looks neglected. The agent had the windows painted two years ago，but the painters didn't do it very well，so they need doing again. John pays over￡1，500 a year for service and maintenance, and he thinks that it’s not good enough because the flats look shabby and a lot of things need repairing.

His daughter, June, and her husband, Peter, on the other hand, have to do. Everything themselves or find builders to do it. They live in a large semi-detached house further out from the centre of London than John, but they are still near enough to see him often. They live in the suburbs with a nice garden where their children play. They moved there four years ago to have more space. The only drawback is that June's husband has to commute into the centre of London every day, but，overall，they are happy with their decision. When they bought the house, a lot needed doing to it and it still does. June says, \do as long as your arm--the roof needs repairing and the chimney needs mending. The bedrooms need decorating and we haven't had the broken windowpanes replaced yet in he conservatory. We need to fix the gate and repair the path--it looks dreadful when you

31. John lives in the centre of London. F 32. The agent hasn’t done anything to John’s flat. F 33. June and Pete live near to John. T 34. There are broken windowpanes in the conservatory. T 35. The front of the house is in a good state. F

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第四部分 阅读理解（共计30分，每小题3分）

26-30小题：阅读下列短文，从A,B,C三个选项中选出一个正确答案，并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号。 短文理解1

Anna is our only daughter. My wife and I have two sons, and Anna is the youngest in the family, but she is twenty-five now. Anna was not well when she was little. It was a very worrying time and she stayed at home a lot. She was seen by the local doctor, and then she was sent to a specialist in Cardiff where she was diagnosed as a diabetic. It was my wife who mainly took care of her then. I am not very good at looking after little children. I suppose I am a bit traditional in that way. But when she grew up a bit, we spent a lot of time together. We loved walking and talking and discussing life. We still love it today. We get on very well. Although she looks like me (tall, dark hair, dark eyes and dark skin)，she takes after her mother; she is artistic and musical，and like her mother she's attractive.

She loves looking after animals- she has two dogs，three cats and a goat. She lives in a little house in the country. I like animals too. I like riding and hunting, but Anna hates hunting. She thinks it's cruel. We discuss it a lot.

She is quiet and a bit shy with strangers. I am more outgoing and I love meeting new people. But she's not boring- actually, she's very funny. She always has lots of stories of her life in the country. She's an art and music teacher in a little village school. She is very good-natured. Anna says we brought her up well, and she's going to bring her children up to be honest and loyal. But I think she was easy to bring up. I don’t remember ever telling her off. 26. According to the passage, when Anna was a child, she_____A_____.

A. got an illness B. was very queer C. didn't look like the author

27. It can be inferred from the passage the author thinks looking after little children is_____13?______. A. his advantage B. mainly a woman's responsibility C. really enjoyable 28. What does \ C A. Look after. B. Be different from. 1。。k1ikc. 29. My daughter and I have little in common in terms of______B______.

A. loving walking and talking B. character C. loving animals 30. From the passage．we can see the author’s description of his daughter is _____A_______. A. affectionate B. humorous C. critical 31—35小题：阅读下列短文，并根据短文内容判断其后的句子是正确（T）或错误（F) 。 短文理解2

John Preston lives in a flat in north London. He moved there after his wife died four years ago to be closer to his daughter’s family，and because his big detached house and garden were too much work for him as he got older. It’s easier in the flat because the letting agent does everything that needs doing. The agent has had the roof repaired and got the gutter replaced, but at the moment John is not satisfied because the window frames need painting and the garden looks neglected. The agent had the windows painted two years ago，but the painters didn't do it very well，so they need doing again. John pays over￡1，500 a year for service and maintenance, and he thinks that it’s not good enough because the flats look shabby and a lot of things need repairing.

His daughter, June, and her husband, Peter, on the other hand, have to do. Everything themselves or find builders to do it. They live in a large semi-detached house further out from the centre of London than John, but they are still near enough to see him often. They live in the suburbs with a nice garden where their children play. They moved there four years ago to have more space. The only drawback is that June's husband has to commute into the centre of London every day, but，overall，they are happy with their decision. When they bought the house, a lot needed doing to it and it still does. June says, \

things to do as long as your arm--the roof needs repairing and the chimney needs mending. The bedrooms need decorating and we haven't had the broken windowpanes replaced yet in he conservatory. We need to fix the gate and repair the path--it looks dreadful when you

31. John lives in the centre of London. F 32. The agent hasn’t done anything to John’s flat. F

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33. June and Pete live near to John. T

34. There are broken windowpanes in the conservatory. T 35. The front of the house is in a good state. F

第四部分 阅读理解（共计30分，每小题3分）

26-30小题：阅读下列短文，从A,B,C三个选项中选出一个正确答案，并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号。 短文理解1

A survey has shown that people have stopped believing both the media and politicians. A similar survey carried out 5 years ago showed that 50% o of people thought that what politicians said was usually not true, and that 35 0 o of people thought that what they saw on the television or read in newspapers was not true. Now both those figures have increased sharply, to 80% o of people not believing politicians and 70% o not believing the television or newspapers. Experts think that these figures are not going to come down in the near future.

Stories about politicians and journalists taking money from businessmen have caused the public to stop trusting them. Also politicians keep making promises that they do not keep. Mr. Smith of York said, ‘When the politicians make new laws, they only help their friends, not people like me’．Mrs. Marley of Leeds said, ‘The newspapers and television are not interested in what is true; they are only interested in money for advertising'.

It has got worse recently as more people can get news from the Internet and learn if the journalists and politicians are telling the truth or not. What can our politicians and journalists do? The only answer is to be more honest. 26. The number of people believing politicians and journalists has____C___ . A. increased B. not changed C. decreased 27. Experts think this problem____B_____.

A. will get better soon B. will not get better soon C. will get worse soon 28. Stories say businessmen give money to____B___.

A. politicians B. politicians and journalists C. journalists 29. Mr. Smith thinks politicians make laws_____A_____.

A. to help their friends B. to help him C. to help everybody 30. People can now check stories using____C_____.

A. the newspapers B. the television C. the Internet

31—35小题：阅读下列短文，并根据短文内容判断其后的句子是正确（T）或错误（F) 。 短文理解2

Speedway racing is a type of motorcycle racing that is done on a track with a special motorcycle. It was introduced to Britain in 1928. The first races were held at High Beech in Epping Forest. Now races are held in special stadiums, but then a track was made in the forest behind a pub called the Royal Oak. The track was not concrete or tarmac, but was made from cinders. The first races were organized by Jack Hill-Bailey. He had visited Australia and seen speedway racing there. When he returned to Britain, he decided to introduce the sport to Britain and started organizing the first races with his friends in the I1ford Motorcycle Club. They expected 3, 000 people to come and watch the races, but over 30,000 people arrived to see the first races！ 31. You need a special motorcycle for a speedway race. T 32. Speedway races are held on the road. F

33. Speedway races were held in Australia before they were held in Britain. T 34. Jack Hill-Bailey organized the first races by himself. F 35. There were not many people come to see the first race. F

第四部分 阅读理解

短文理解1 An Extraordinary Change of Direction

Molly Wilson had been a dancer and a mother for many years when she decided to sail round the world to raise money for charity.

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