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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 tolease a car because you don't think you can afford to buy? Think again. Leasingcan end up being just as expensive as buying.

Most peoplethink about leasing because they believe it will cost them less money. They'reright-it is cheaper, but only in the short term. For example, if you were tolease anew Subaru Forester, you might pay $300 per month for the car. If youwere to buy the same car, you would pay about $400per month. Over a three-year, you would save $3600-a big savings. But afteryour lease is over, you have to give the car back.

Many peoplewant to lease because they can drive a more expensive car than they might otherwisebe able to afford. For example, if you spend $300 monthly on a car, you mightbe able to lease a new Ford Explorer. For

the same price, you might have to buya used Explorer, or buy a new but much less expensive model. A lease，therefore， allows you to drive the latest models of moreexpensive 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 thelease is over . Most leases limit you to a certain number of miles. If you goover that, you must pay for each mile. As a result, you may end up payingthousands of dollars in mileage(里程) fees. In addition, when you lease ,you have topay for regular maintenance and repairs to the vehicle. Since you must returnthe car finally, you are paying to repair someone else's car.

By now, thebenefits of buying over leasing should be clear. Remember: whatever model youcan afford to buy, it is yours after you make the payments. There's no givingback, and that makes all the difference.

1. People usually think leasing a car can save money.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given

2.Leasing a car costs less in the long term.B. FalseC. Not GivenA. True

3. More people like to lease cars than before.A. TrueB. FalseC Not Given

4. People can lease a car they cannot afford.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given

5.Young people prefer to lease the latest models of cars.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given

6. Ford Explorer is the most popular model in the leasing market.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given

7. People often pay more than they expect for a lease.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given

8.People need to pay for each mile they drive during the lease.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given

9. Leasing companies pay for repairs to the leased cars.A. TrueB.

FalseC. Not Given10.The author advises people to buy an affordable car.A. TrueB. FalseC. 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

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Mental Illness Hits Small Business Owners Hard While thereis a growing focus on mental health in the workplace, there are fewer resourcesand support available to those running small businesses.There aremany 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 havingsome control over whom they work with. Yet the reality many small businessowners face is far less attractive-financial stress, long working hours andunclear boundaries between work and family life. And all of these factors canhave a huge impact on their mental

health.LeanneFawkner is a business owner of an award-winning skin-care range(系列产品)She knows very well the impact that a smallbusiness can have on, the mental

health of its owner. When her successfulbusiness struggled due to the global financial crisis, she suffered a lotmentally. "As business slowed, I was more and more affected, "shesays. "I couldn't separate myself from my business. It was the worstexperience of my life. I could no longer go to work and was crying all day ?”Fawkner wasdiagnosed with depression. She had to take several months off work.Fortunately, her husband was able to keep things going while Fawkner

wasrecovering. She saw a counselor (咨询师)for help and took part in a workplace mentalhealth promotion program. This program was designed for small to mediumbusiness owners."Thestories on the DVD in the program were so helpful.

I was crying because Ididn't feel so alone. " For Fawkner, small business owners are overlooked.While employees in larger organizations often have access to employeeassistance 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 hoursB. support from othersC. available resourcesD. life experience12.A small business owner usually

has A. a more colorful lifeB. a bigger profitC. less stress from workD. longer working time13. Fawkner's business ran into trouble

because A. it was taken over by her husbandB. she had a serious mental problemC. it was hit by the financial crisisD. she started

a-mental health program14. Fawkner didn't feel so alone

because A. she had her family aroundB. she could watch DVD at workC. others had similar experiencesD. the counselor was helpful to her15. According to Fawkner, small business owners need

more A. financial aidB. technical knowledgeC. management skillsD. 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。

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①The most important secret to happiness is to begrateful for the good things in your life-whatever may be your financialposition. Instead of appreciating material wealth, be thankful for the lovedones 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 towardsimproving your relationships and take time off to get in touch with friends.This will lift some burden off your shoulders, especially when you share yourthoughts 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. Besympathetic and understanding, and try not to criticize others. Focus on thepositives of a person instead of the negatives, for none of us is born perfect.It will keep your heart and mind free and peaceful.④Besides, involve yourself in some creative process," be it dancing, writing or drawing.This can

bring out the hidden talent in you toachieve magical happiness. Or pick up new skills and feel the great sense ofsatisfaction by carrying out certain tasks

which you otherwise would never havefelt.⑤Finally, follow a daily regular sleep-wake cycleto keep you energetic and happy. Exercise regularly or practice relaxationtechniques like deep breathing and yoga(瑜伽). Ensure you get eight to nine hours of sleepevery day and have a well-balanced diet.Task 116. Paragraph①17. Paragraph②18. Paragraph③19. Paragraph④20. Paragraph⑤ A. Help people in needB. Have a healthy lifestyleC. Do something creativeD. Better your social relationshipsE. Be thankful for what you haveF. Learn to understand and forgive Task 221. A cheerful character makes you 22. Enjoy the pleasures of life 23. Socializing can make you 24. Try to forgive 25. Creative activities enable you A. more intelligentB. even if you are poorC. different from othersD. even when you are hurtE. to develop you' potentialF. to gain more material wealth

第四部分：填句补文（第26?30题，每题2分，共10分）下面的短文有5处

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