全国2018年10月高等教育自学考试
英语（二）试题 课程代码：00015
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，并将所选答案的代码（指A、B或C)填在答题纸的相应位置上。?
The British Summer
Britain is well known for its rainy climate. People joke that even in the summer time the country never gets any sun and that the skies stay disappointingly grey even during the months of July and August.
Last summer though, it was so hot that people could hardly believe it. British people weren't used to such high temperatures, so every day on the news there were stories about people struggling to work in such unusual weather conditions. Radio and television programmes also reminded everyone to drink more water and not to stay too long in the sun. When the sun comes out, British people tend to spend time in their garden if they have one. lt's common to invite friends and neighbours around for a barbecue where everyone sits outside and eats food like grilled meat ('#)and salads. There's always a back-up plan in case of rain though, and the meal sometimes has to be cooked in the kitchen and eaten indoors.
People also spend a lot of time in parks during the summer, having picnics or playing sports. In every green area, there's always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays children's music and sells ice creams.
Towns like Blackpool and Brighton are popular for their beaches and
amusement arcades (游乐场) . People go there to swim, sunbathe and eat fish and chips. The water can be quite cold, though, and that's why quite a lot of people prefer to go abroad for their summer holiday instead. Popular destinations include Spain, Germany and France: all countries that promise a lot of sunshine! 1. There is little sunshine in Britain in summer. A. True B. False C. Not Given
2. British people like to tell jokes about each other. A. True B. False C. Not Given 3. It was unusually hot last summer in Britain. A. True B. False C. Not Given
4. British people enjoyed the high temperatures of last summer. A. True B. False C. Not Given
5. The media advised people to enjoy the sunshine. A. True B. False C. Not Given
6. Most British people have a garden of their own. A. True B. False C. Not Given
7. People having a barbecue often have a plan against the rain. A. True B. False C. Not Given
8. Children like the music from the ice cream vans A. True B. False C. Not Given
9. Blackpool and Brighton are known for their beaches. A. True B. False C. Not Given
10. People go to Spain in summer to enjoy the cooler sea water. A. True B. False C. Not Given
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，并将所选答案的代码（指A、B、C或D）填在答题纸的相应位置上。?
Horse Talk
Do you know horses talk? You can learn to understand \close attention to them.
When horses live in the wild, other animals try to eat them, so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive. Even now, when most horses live on farms, they watch for danger. For this reason, never walk behind a horse. If you surprise it, the horse might mistake you for a lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.
By watching the ears, you can get clues to what the horse is hearing. A horse can turn each ear in a different direction. For a wild horse, this skill is important for survival. The horse can hear something creeping up behind it while also checking out a threatening noise in front. When a horse lets its ears down, it's feeling safe and relaxed. Though these actions may be natural responses and not deliberate communications, they help you know what the horse is thinking.
Sometimes horses can send definite messages. For example, they know they are safer when they're with other horses. If they become isolated, they \嘶鸣) ,\horses use the same sounds to stay in touch with other horses.
If a horse snorts (打响鼻儿) , it's not communicating anything. lt's just clearing dust or grass seed out of its nose. But if it snorts while holding its head high and
全国2018年10月高等教育自学考试英语试题课程代码00015
