.2015 年 10 月英语（二）真题第一部分：阅读判断Black FridayEveryone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving （感恩节） . On this day most retail stores open their doors very early some as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts onproducts. With this in mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday.Black Friday is not as old as many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season. In order to draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very well. This large success resulted in the name Black Friday. It was so named because the stores were in the black. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. However, it wasnot until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today in the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores.Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, even though ChristmasEve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you dont want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.1.Many people know the history of Black Friday.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 B【解析】根据文中第一段 but few people know the history of holiday shopping. 可知很少人知道它的历史。2.Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 A【解析】根据文中open at 4 am 可知很早。3.Customers get better service on Black Friday.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 C【解析】没有提到感恩节购物的活动。;.4.Black Friday started in the USA.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 A【解析】根据文中， it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA 可知第一个黑五在美国。5.The holiday season ends on Black Friday.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 B【解析】 根据文中 It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season 可知这是假期的开始而不是结束。6.In the black is a financial term.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 A【解析】 It was so named because the stores were in the black. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. 根据这段可知，这是个经济词汇。7.Black Friday is no longer popular.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 B【解析】根据文中最后一段可知，从2002 年开始，变得越来越受欢迎。8.People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 C【解析】没有提到人们在圣诞前夕的购物的事。9.It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 A;.【解析】 So if you dont want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices. 根据 reduced prices 减价可知在这天网上有折扣。10.Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.ATrueB FalseC Not Given【答案】 C【解析】没有提到哪个时间段最便宜。第二部分：阅读选择Living in Brazil（巴西） and SwitzerlandMoving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized, but my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian what a mix!After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me.When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. Its really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country, with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy， even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north its hot and humid.Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.I love both countries. In Switzerland, its pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoye