2010年10月全国自考英语（二）真题及答案

一、Vocabulary and Structure(10 points,1 point for each item)从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。
 1. People working outdoors should especially____their skin from the sun. (1分)
 A：protect
 B：protest
 C：prefer
 D：perfect
 2. Having this disease does not___mean that you will die young. (1分)
 A：necessarily
 B：regularly
 C：occasionally
 D：automatically
 3. The author of the book benefited a lot___his readers’ criticism. (1分)
 A：to
 B：of
 C：from
 D：for
 4. We were delayed at the airport.___we would have been here earlier. (1分)
 A：Subsequently
 B：Otherwise
 C：However
 D：Consequently
 5. This article is said to be___to that one in style. (1分)
 A：superior
 B：liable
 C：available
 D：accessible
 6. Statistics show that the normal life___in China is now 72. (1分)
 A：prediction
 B：prospect
 C：span
 D：forecast
 7. Lots of small businesses in that country simply cannot___to buy health insurance for their workers. (1分)
 A：deliver
 B：offer
 C：provide
 D：afford
 8. His speech at the ceremony will no doubt___his reputation. (1分)
 A：account for
 B：add to
 C：amount to
 D：allow for
 9. It is easier for young people to___to new environments than the elderly. (1分)
 A：activate
 B：adopt
 C：allocate
 D：adapt
 10. A vocabulary index is included for easy___. (1分)
 A：inference
 B：difference
 C：conference
 D：reference
二、Cloze Test(10 points,1 point for each item)下列短文中有十个空白，每个空白有四个选项。根据上下文要求选出最佳答案，并在答题纸上将相应的字母涂黑。
 1.Many public libraries in the United States have had financial difficulties in recent years because of cuts in federal and state government spending.11the same time，the cost of books，wages of library workers，and even the cost of fuel to heat and cool library buildings have12.Some libraries have had to reduce the 13of hours they are open and dismiss some of their workers.
The American Library Association says local governments have14more support to replace lost federal and state money.It also says libraries have developed new outside sources of money—businesses and private groups，for15.These new sources of money have helped although libraries cannot depend16them for major,continuing support.
The American Library Association says17also increasing debate over the high cost of new computer services in libraries.Some experts say those who use these18services should pay for them.Many librarians19.They say library research services should remain free to all users.
The new technology and its costs are causing many changes in America?s public libraries.20experts say the main purpose of the libraries will not change.Libraries will continue to provide knowledge and information for everyone.
(10分)
 (1):
 A：In
 B：For
 C：From
 D：At
 (2):
 A：risen
 B：dropped
 C：decreased
 D：improved
 (3):
 A：number
 B：part
 C：amount
 D：sum
 (4):
 A：presented
 B：provided
 C：rejected
 D：reduced
 (5):
 A：good
 B：example
 C：short
 D：nothing
 (6):
 A：for
 B：from
 C：within
 D：on
 (7):
 A：this is
 B：there is
 C：it is
 D：that is
 (8):
 A：inexpensive
 B：costly
 C：free
 D：economical
 (9):
 A：discontinue
 B：disappear
 C：dismount
 D：disagree
 (10):
 A：So
 B：But
 C：For
 D：As
三、Reading Comprehension(30 points，2 points for each item)从下列每篇短文的问题后所给的四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。
 1.Passage Three
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.
With technological advances，the first half of the twentieth century saw a movement of workers away from agricultural to industrial production.The second half saw a movement from industrial production to services.So far，technological advances have not reduced our need for service workers.But what would happen if advances in artificial intelligence(AI)should greatly increase the productivity of service workers，as suggested by the following scene?
Andrea calls the doctor’s office with a medical concern.The doctor’s automated telephone system，in a friendly and personal voice，asks her a series of questions.Based on Andrea’s answers and in consultation with her insurer’s claim system，the doctor’s system directs her to a neighborhood lab for tests.At the lab，another automated system performs the prescribed tests，makes a diagnosis，and provides the appropriate medication，all while in contact with Andrea?s insurer.As the service is completed,the insurer pays the cost of the service.Andrea signs for any co\|payment，to be paid automatically from her bank account.Heading home，Andrea was happily spared from long waits and a hurried contact with the doctor.
To anticipate the realization of such a scene and its timing，we should watch the industries with the most potential for early application of AI.These would be where services are already provided at a distance(airline reservations were an early example).Once widespread in these industries，AI will have built the necessary level of trust and acceptance to move into more and more service industries.
The critical issue now is that such changes could lead to considerable reduction in service jobs at a time when people will want to(or need to)work longer.Services in the first half of the twenty\|first century might thus resemble manufacturing in the second half of the twentieth century，with considerable unemployment and significant incentives(诱因)for early retirement.If we are to minimize the panic，we need first to see it coming.
(10分)
 (1): The main aim of the second paragraph is to show that___.
 A：medical payment involves a complex process
 B：more humans are available for services
 C：AI will make services more efficient
 D：several doctors are needed in a medical diagnosis
 (2): Airline reservations are an early example of___.
 A：AI application
 B：a face-to-face service
 C：the preva lence of flights
 D：AI reliance on humans
 (3): It is implied in the last paragraph that in the second half of the 20th century___.
 A：a large number of employees lost their jobs
 B：a lot of employees refused to do more work
 C：numerous workers were forced to retire earlier
 D：many workers were encouraged to work longer
 (4): The author’s attitude toward the future of AI is.
 A：positive
 B：negative
 C：indifferent
 D：objective
 (5): .It is possible that in the future___.
 A：the need for service workers will be reduced
 B：service industries will be out of business
 C：AI will create more jobs for human workers
 D：AI will limit industrial production