1354國開（電大）2021年1月《高級英語閱讀2》期末試題及答案

1、試卷代號:1354國家開放大學(xué)2020年秋季學(xué)期期末統(tǒng)一考試高級英語閱讀(2)試題2021年1月考前須知一、將你的學(xué)號、姓名及分校(工作站)名稱填寫在答題紙的規(guī)定欄 內(nèi)?？荚嚱Y(jié)束后，把試卷和答題紙放在桌上。試卷和答題紙均不得帶 出考場。監(jiān)考人收完考卷和答題紙后才可離開考場。二、仔細讀懂題目的說明，并按題目要求答題。答案一定要寫在答 題紙的指定位置上，寫在試卷上的答案無效。三、用藍、黑圓珠筆或鋼筆答題，使用鉛筆答題無效。Information for the examinees ：This examination consists of two sections. They are：Sectio

2、n I ： New Words (60 points, 40 minutes): Reading Comprehension (40 points, 50 minutes)The total marks for this examination are 100 points. Time allowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes.New Words國 Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right. (3 points each)1.caterpillars

3、A. religious, sacred2.cultivateB. get； obtain； learn3.secureC. sickness4. holyD. safe5.unorthodoxE. to sign up to take a class6.asthmaticF. form of art7. plagueG. having difficulty breathing8.tattooH. large silkworms9. acquireI. grow10.enrollJ. not according to accepted opinions回 Fill in the blanks

4、with words from the box below. (3 points each)career counselors job security keep up with leisure telecommuting on the move outsourcing overworked stress upgradeNowadays, workers are 11, changing careers for many reasons. Some have losttheir jobs due to 12 caused by companies searching for cheaper l

5、abor. Others feel that they are 13 , and are looking for a job with less 14 . Still others need to take time off to 15their skills and learn more about computers so they can 16 the latesttechnology. Some 17 advise people looking for work to consider several things before they accept another position

6、. First of all9 if they just lost a job, they should ask about the 18 of the next one. Second, they should make sure they have enough 19 time so they dont feel so pressured by the demands of work. Third, they should consider 20, if possible,and working from a home office. This way, theyll have time

7、to take courses that build their skills so they can get a better job in the future.nonReading Comprehension區(qū) Read the passage. Then answer the questions that follow. (5 points each)Career ChangeA People who are thinking about changing careers are often afraid of what will happen if they quit their j

8、ob. 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 une

9、mployment 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 theyll like another field more than their current one i

10、s also a crucial one. While its nice to dream about having another job, the reality may be that they arent 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

11、satisfy his dreams of being a chef in that way.D Another good way for a person to find out if he 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 that its also very stressful. Howev

12、er, if he has the creativity and organization necessary for such a position, he can continue to plan events for friends until he builds up a reputation. Then he can leave his current job to look for a job in event planning knowing that hell be successful in this area.E Once a person has found his or

13、 her specialty and decides on the change, its 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

14、. 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.According to the reading, people who think about changing careers generallyquit their jobsare afr

15、aid of quitting their jobsfind another one right awaygrow and advance in a new organizationThere is a high rate of unemployment in some countries, but skilled workerslose their jobstry to reach a decisionuse computerswith training can still get jobsIf a person dreams about doing another job, ,he is

16、suited for ithe can run a businesshe still may not be able to do ithe will be satisfied as a chefHaving a part-time jobis a good way to try another careersounds glamorousis very stressfulbuilds up a persons careerYou should stay in a new career at least five years becauseits your specialtyyou moved

17、from one company to anotheryou can do a good job and advance in that timethe transition will be smootherRead the passage. Then answer the questions that follow. (3 points each)Volunteering in the United StatesA Volunteering is a practice that many people in the United States engage in at some point

18、in their lives. It means doing unpaid work for or through an organization. It may be a simple activity, like school children cleaning up their neighborhood park, or teenagers washing cars to earn money to support their team. It may be an educational activity, like college students tutoring children

19、after school, or professionals advising recent university graduates. It may also be for environmental organizations, like Earthwatch or Greenpeace. Whatever a persons interest, there are dozens of ways to volunteer, and many Americans do it.B The Department of Labor collects information on volunteer

20、ing in the United States, and it says that every year, over 65 million people offer their services. One-fourth of men and one-third of women work for at least one organization without being paid. The organizations that they volunteer for the most are (1) religious, (2) educational and youth services

21、, and (3) social and community service. People between the ages of 35 and 55 tend to volunteer a great deal, but teenagers also volunteer a lot, possibly because this type of work is emphasized in schools.C The average time spent in unpaid activities is about 50 hours per year. Retired people (over

22、65) offer more of their time than other age groups-over 90 hours per year. Married people tend to volunteer more than single people, and parents tend to volunteer more than adults without children. Parents are more likely to get involved in schools and sport teams, while adults without children are

23、more likely to offer their time to hospitals or community service organizations.D Regarding the type of work they do, people with higher levels of education are more likely to do tutoring, coaching, supervising, and counseling, or to provide management or medical assistance. Those with lower levels

24、of education are more likely to collect, prepare, distribute, and serve food. People with full-time jobs are less likely than those with part-time jobs to volunteer. Among those who volunteered in the past but no 942longer do so, lack of time is the main reason, followed by health/medical problems,

25、and family responsibilities. All in all 9 the trend of volunteering is alive and well in the United States, with more people lending a hand every year.Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write for True and F for False on the Answer Sheet.Volunteering may take the form of cleaning up a park, washing cars and tutoring children.The number of Americans who volunteer