2024年3月10日发(作者：别蕙芸)
2019年10月髙等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试
英语（二）试卷(课程代码:00015）
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。
To Lease(租赁) or Not to Lease
Planning to lease a car because you don't think you can afford to buy？ Think again.
Leasing can end up being just as expensive as buying。
Most people think about leasing because they believe it will cost them less money.
They’re right—it is cheaper, but only in the short term。 For example， if you were to
lease anew Subaru Forester, you might pay ＄300 per month for the car. If you were
to buy the same car， you would pay about $400 per month。 Over a three—year，
you would save $3600—a big savings。 But after your lease is over， you have to
give the car back.
Many people want to lease because they can drive a more expensive car than they
might otherwise be able to afford。 For example， if you spend ＄300 monthly on a
car， you might be able to lease a new Ford Explorer。 For the same price, you might
have to buy a used Explorer, or buy a new but much less expensive model。 A lease，
therefore， allows you to drive the latest models of more expensive cars。 However,
whatever car you can afford to buy you get to keep it， and it will always have a resell
or trade-in(以新旧换)value if you want to upgrade to a new car later。
Furthermore, people who lease cars are often shocked by how much they must pay
when the lease is over 。 Most leases limit you to a certain number of miles. If you go
over that, you must pay for each mile。 As a result, you may end up paying thousands
of dollars in mileage（里程） fees. In addition, when you lease ,you have to pay for
regular maintenance and repairs to the vehicle. Since you must return the car finally,
you are paying to repair someone else’s car.
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By now， the benefits of buying over leasing should be clear. Remember: whatever
model you can afford to buy， it is yours after you make the payments。 There's no
giving back， and that makes all the difference。
1. People usually think leasing a car can save money.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
g a car costs less in the long term。
B. False
C. Not Given
A。 True
3。 More people like to lease cars than before。
A。 True
B. False
C Not Given
4。 People can lease a car they cannot afford。
A. True
B。 False
C。 Not Given
5。Young people prefer to lease the latest models of cars.
A。 True
B. False
C. Not Given
6。 Ford Explorer is the most popular model in the leasing market。
A. True
B. False
C。 Not Given
7. People often pay more than they expect for a lease.
A。 True
B。 False
C。 Not Given
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need to pay for each mile they drive during the lease。
A。 True
B. False
C. Not Given
9. Leasing companies pay for repairs to the leased cars.
A. True
B。 False
C。 Not Given
author advises people to buy an affordable car.
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，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑.
Mental Illness Hits Small Business Owners Hard
While there is a growing focus on mental health in the workplace, there are fewer
resources and support available to those running small businesses.
There are many reasons people choose to have their own business being their own
boss， working on something they love, being able to set their own hours， or having
some control over whom they work with。 Yet the reality many small business
owners face is far less attractive-financial stress， long working hours and unclear
boundaries between work and family life。 And all of these factors can have a huge
impact on their mental health。
Leanne Fawkner is a business owner of an award—winning skin—care range(系列产
品)She knows very well the impact that a small business can have on， the mental
health of its owner. When her successful business struggled due to the global financial
crisis, she suffered a lot mentally。 ”As business slowed， I was more and more
affected， "she says. "I couldn't separate myself from my business。 It was the worst
experience of my life。 I could no longer go to work and was crying all day ？”
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Fawkner was diagnosed with depression。 She had to take several months off work.
Fortunately， her husband was able to keep things going while Fawkner was
recovering。 She saw a counselor （咨询师）for help and took part in a workplace
mental health promotion program。 This program was designed for small to medium
business owners。
"The stories on the DVD in the program were so helpful. I was crying because I didn't
feel so alone。 ” For Fawkner， small business owners are overlooked. While
employees in larger organizations often have access to employee assistance programs,
small business owners are struggling on their own。
11。 One reason to have one’s own business is that one can have more
A。 flexible working hours
B. support from others
C。 available resources
D。 life experience
12。A small business owner usually has
A。 a more colorful life
B. a bigger profit
C. less stress from work
D。 longer working time
13。 Fawkner's business ran into trouble because
A. it was taken over by her husband
B. she had a serious mental problem
C. it was hit by the financial crisis
D。 she started a-mental health program
14。 Fawkner didn’t feel so alone because
A。 she had her family around
B. she could watch DVD at work
C。 others had similar experiences
D。 the counselor was helpful to her
15. According to Fawkner， small business owners need more
A. financial aid
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B。 technical knowledge
C。 management skills
D. mental health assistance
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①〜④段每段选择1个正确的段落大意；（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。
Secrets for a Happier You
Some people are naturally blessed with a cheerful character. They spread warmth and
sunshine wherever they go. They attract people like bees to honey。 So what is it that
makes these people so different from others?
①The most important secret to happiness is to be grateful for the good things in your
life-whatever may be your financial position. Instead of appreciating material wealth，
be thankful for the loved ones in your life and enjoy the little pleasures of life that
come your way。
②The next important secret is to develop relationships。 Increasing social contacts
helps boost brain power. Therefore, work towards improving your relationships and
take time off to get in touch with friends. This will lift some burden off your
shoulders， especially when you share your thoughts and feelings。 Socializing can
give you an added boost to your moods。
③Thirdly, do not hold a grudge(怨恨）against anyone。 Instead， learn to be kind,
generous， and forgiving towards others， even to the person who hurt you. Be
sympathetic and understanding， and try not to criticize others. Focus on the positives
of a person instead of the negatives, for none of us is born perfect. It will keep your
heart and mind free and peaceful。
④ Besides， involve yourself in some creative process， ” be it dancing， writing or
drawing。 This can bring out the hidden talent in you to achieve magical happiness.
Or pick up new skills and feel the great sense of satisfaction by carrying out certain
tasks which you otherwise would never have felt。
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2024年3月10日发(作者：别蕙芸)
2019年10月髙等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试
英语（二）试卷(课程代码:00015）
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。
To Lease(租赁) or Not to Lease
Planning to lease a car because you don't think you can afford to buy？ Think again.
Leasing can end up being just as expensive as buying。
Most people think about leasing because they believe it will cost them less money.
They’re right—it is cheaper, but only in the short term。 For example， if you were to
lease anew Subaru Forester, you might pay ＄300 per month for the car. If you were
to buy the same car， you would pay about $400 per month。 Over a three—year，
you would save $3600—a big savings。 But after your lease is over， you have to
give the car back.
Many people want to lease because they can drive a more expensive car than they
might otherwise be able to afford。 For example， if you spend ＄300 monthly on a
car， you might be able to lease a new Ford Explorer。 For the same price, you might
have to buy a used Explorer, or buy a new but much less expensive model。 A lease，
therefore， allows you to drive the latest models of more expensive cars。 However,
whatever car you can afford to buy you get to keep it， and it will always have a resell
or trade-in(以新旧换)value if you want to upgrade to a new car later。
Furthermore, people who lease cars are often shocked by how much they must pay
when the lease is over 。 Most leases limit you to a certain number of miles. If you go
over that, you must pay for each mile。 As a result, you may end up paying thousands
of dollars in mileage（里程） fees. In addition, when you lease ,you have to pay for
regular maintenance and repairs to the vehicle. Since you must return the car finally,
you are paying to repair someone else’s car.
1
By now， the benefits of buying over leasing should be clear. Remember: whatever
model you can afford to buy， it is yours after you make the payments。 There's no
giving back， and that makes all the difference。
1. People usually think leasing a car can save money.
A. True
B. False
C. Not Given
g a car costs less in the long term。
B. False
C. Not Given
A。 True
3。 More people like to lease cars than before。
A。 True
B. False
C Not Given
4。 People can lease a car they cannot afford。
A. True
B。 False
C。 Not Given
5。Young people prefer to lease the latest models of cars.
A。 True
B. False
C. Not Given
6。 Ford Explorer is the most popular model in the leasing market。
A. True
B. False
C。 Not Given
7. People often pay more than they expect for a lease.
A。 True
B。 False
C。 Not Given
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need to pay for each mile they drive during the lease。
A。 True
B. False
C. Not Given
9. Leasing companies pay for repairs to the leased cars.
A. True
B。 False
C。 Not Given
author advises people to buy an affordable car.
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，并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑.
Mental Illness Hits Small Business Owners Hard
While there is a growing focus on mental health in the workplace, there are fewer
resources and support available to those running small businesses.
There are many reasons people choose to have their own business being their own
boss， working on something they love, being able to set their own hours， or having
some control over whom they work with。 Yet the reality many small business
owners face is far less attractive-financial stress， long working hours and unclear
boundaries between work and family life。 And all of these factors can have a huge
impact on their mental health。
Leanne Fawkner is a business owner of an award—winning skin—care range(系列产
品)She knows very well the impact that a small business can have on， the mental
health of its owner. When her successful business struggled due to the global financial
crisis, she suffered a lot mentally。 ”As business slowed， I was more and more
affected， "she says. "I couldn't separate myself from my business。 It was the worst
experience of my life。 I could no longer go to work and was crying all day ？”
3
Fawkner was diagnosed with depression。 She had to take several months off work.
Fortunately， her husband was able to keep things going while Fawkner was
recovering。 She saw a counselor （咨询师）for help and took part in a workplace
mental health promotion program。 This program was designed for small to medium
business owners。
"The stories on the DVD in the program were so helpful. I was crying because I didn't
feel so alone。 ” For Fawkner， small business owners are overlooked. While
employees in larger organizations often have access to employee assistance programs,
small business owners are struggling on their own。
11。 One reason to have one’s own business is that one can have more
A。 flexible working hours
B. support from others
C。 available resources
D。 life experience
12。A small business owner usually has
A。 a more colorful life
B. a bigger profit
C. less stress from work
D。 longer working time
13。 Fawkner's business ran into trouble because
A. it was taken over by her husband
B. she had a serious mental problem
C. it was hit by the financial crisis
D。 she started a-mental health program
14。 Fawkner didn’t feel so alone because
A。 she had her family around
B. she could watch DVD at work
C。 others had similar experiences
D。 the counselor was helpful to her
15. According to Fawkner， small business owners need more
A. financial aid
4
B。 technical knowledge
C。 management skills
D. mental health assistance
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①〜④段每段选择1个正确的段落大意；（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。
Secrets for a Happier You
Some people are naturally blessed with a cheerful character. They spread warmth and
sunshine wherever they go. They attract people like bees to honey。 So what is it that
makes these people so different from others?
①The most important secret to happiness is to be grateful for the good things in your
life-whatever may be your financial position. Instead of appreciating material wealth，
be thankful for the loved ones in your life and enjoy the little pleasures of life that
come your way。
②The next important secret is to develop relationships。 Increasing social contacts
helps boost brain power. Therefore, work towards improving your relationships and
take time off to get in touch with friends. This will lift some burden off your
shoulders， especially when you share your thoughts and feelings。 Socializing can
give you an added boost to your moods。
③Thirdly, do not hold a grudge(怨恨）against anyone。 Instead， learn to be kind,
generous， and forgiving towards others， even to the person who hurt you. Be
sympathetic and understanding， and try not to criticize others. Focus on the positives
of a person instead of the negatives, for none of us is born perfect. It will keep your
heart and mind free and peaceful。
④ Besides， involve yourself in some creative process， ” be it dancing， writing or
drawing。 This can bring out the hidden talent in you to achieve magical happiness.
Or pick up new skills and feel the great sense of satisfaction by carrying out certain
tasks which you otherwise would never have felt。
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