试卷代号：1354
国家开放大学2 0 2 0年春季学期期末统一考试
高级英语阅读(2) 试题
2020年7月
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Information for the examinees :
This examination consists of two sections. They are:
Section I : New Words (60 points, 40 minutes)
Section II : Reading Comprehension (40 points, 50 minutes)
The total marks for this examination are 100 points. Time allowed for completing thjs
examination is 90 minutes.
Section I New words
Match each vocabulary word on the left with the correct defirution on the right. (3 points each)
l. dyeing A. to sign up to take a class
2. trash B. get; obtain; learn
3. rigid C. sickness
4. wagging D. form of art
5. mortality E. garbage
6. asthmatic F. coloring
7. plague G. having difficulty breathing
8. tattoo H. moving a tail
9. acquire I. not flexible
10. enroll J. death
Fill in the blanks with words from the box below. (3 points each)
colleagues intelligent Mental researchers evidence
invelved traditional imply maturation mature
Parents of teenagers have always known that there is something, well, different aboutthe teen years. Some parents claim that their teenage children belong to a different species.Until recently, neuroscience did not support this belief. The 11 belief was that by thetime a child was eight to twelve, the brain was completely 12 . However, very recent studies provide 13 that the brain of a teenager differs from that of both children and adults. According to Jay Giedd of the National Institute of 14 Health, " 15 does not stop at age ten, but continues into the teen years" and beyond. In fact, Giedd and his 16 found that the corpus callosum "continues growing into your 20s". Because, it is believed, the corpus callosum is 1 7 in self-awareness and intelligence, the new studies 18 that teens may not be as fully self-aware or as 19 as they will be later. Other 20 , at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts, have found that teenagers are not as able (as adults are) to "read" emotions on people's faces.
Section lI Reading Comprehension
Read the passage. Then answer the questions that follow. (5 points each)
Career Change
A People who are thinking about changing careers are often afraid of what will
happen if they quit their job. Will they find another one? Will they like another field as well
as the one they are in now? Will they be able to grow and advance in a new organization?
B As these questions come to mind, they should try to figure out the answers so
they can reach a decision. Although there is a high rate of unemployment in some countries,
there are usually jobs for skilled workers who can use computers or other equipment. Those
who have specialized training in these areas can generally find a position without too much
effort.
C The question of whether they'Il like another field more than their current one is
also a crucial one. While it,s nice to dream about having another job, the reality may be that
they aren't suited for it. For example, if an architect likes to cook but has no idea about how
to run a business, it may be risky for him to open a restaurant. He can cook for his friends
on weekends and satisfy his dreams of being a chef in that way.
D Another good way for a person to find out if she will be successful in a new field
is to try it out as a part-time job. Being an event planner sounds glamorous, but helping
friends with parties or weddings might show her that it's also very stressful. However, if
she has the creativity and organization necessary for such a position, she can continue to plan
events for friends until she builds up a reputation. Then she can leave her current job to look
for a job in event planning knowing that she ' ll be successful in this area.
E Once a person has found his or her specialty and decides on the change, it’s
necessary to stick with it until the business gets off the ground. This usually takes about five
years. If the move has been from one company to another, the person should stay until it is
clear he is doing a good job and can advance to a higher position. Following this advice will
make the transition smoother and the career change successful.
For each question, choose the best answer based on the reading passage. Write A, B, C or D on
your Answer Sheet.
21. According to the reading, people who think about changing careers generally
A. quit their jobs
B. are afraid of quitting their jobs
C. find another one right away
D. grow and advance in a new organization
22. There is a high rate of unemployment in some countries, but skilled workers
A. lose their jobs B. try to reach a decision
C. use computers D. with training can still get jobs
23. If a person dreams about doing another job, _
A. he is suited for it B. he can run a business
C. he still may not be able to do it D. he will be satisfied as a chef
24. Having a part-time job .
A. is a good way to try another career B. sounds glamorous
C. is very stressful D. builds up a person's career
25. You should stay in a new career at least five years because .
A. it's your specialty
B. you moved from one company to another
C. you can do a good job and advance in that time
D. the transition will be smoother
Read the passage. Then answer the questions that follow (3 points each)
Homeschooling
A One of the trends in education in the United States in recent times has been
homeschooling-teaching children at home instead of at school. About l. 5 million children,
or 2. 5% of the school-age population, are presently taught at home. There are several
reasons for this movement: lack of good schools in some neighborhoods, the desire to
include religion in coursework, and parental disagreement with classroom practices in public
schools.
B As you read in Chapter l, poorer areas of the United States generally have poorer
schools. Teachers may not be well trained, and equipment may not be as modern as in richer
schools. Some parents think that teaching their children at home is better than sending them
to an inferior school.
C Other parents, often Christians, want their children to learn about God in
school. While there are private schools that teach classes in religion, they tend to be
expensive. Parents can save money by buying materials from Christian education companies
and teaching their children at home.
D Another group of parents disagree with the way schools are run or the way,
children are taught. They want a less rigid atmosphere in which their children can choose the
subjects they want to learn or study in nontraditional ways. They can provide their children
with more flexibility if they homeschool them.
E People often wonder if homeschooled children learn as much as those in
traditional schools. Organizations like the National Home Education Research Institute say
that they do. Many educational companies put together courses that contain books, DVDs,
and online (lnternet) lessons and tests. Students who complete these courses are just as
capable of entering top universities and graduating with honors as those who attend
traditional schools. They are also able to get good jobs and perform well in the workplace.
F Although some educators, critics of homeschooling, may not want to accept this
fact, many children taught at home actually do better than many taught at school. They are
more interested in studying and more comfortable with their own learning style. Instead of
being motivated to compete for the highest grade, they are motivated by love of learning.
Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write "T" for True and "F" for False
on the Answer Sheet.
26. The number of children who are taught at home is 2. 5 million.
27. Parents who want their children to have a religious education sometimes buy
materials and teach their children at home.
28. Some parents homeschool their children because they disagree with public school
practices.
29. Critics of homeschooling think that children are more interested in studying at
home.
30. Generally, children who are homeschooled are able to enter good universities.