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：protectB：protestC：preferD：perfect2.Having this disease does not_mean that you will die young. (1分)A：necessarilyB：regularlyC：occasionallyD：automatically3.The author of the book benefited a lot_his readers criticism. (1分)A：toB：ofC：fromD：for4.We were delayed at the airport._we would have been here earlier. (1分)A：SubsequentlyB：OtherwiseC：HoweverD：Consequently5.This article is said to be_to that one in style. (1分)A：superiorB：liableC：availableD：accessible6.Statistics show that the normal life_in China is now 72. (1分)A：predictionB：prospectC：spanD：forecast7.Lots of small businesses in that country simply cannot_to buy health insurance for their workers. (1分)A：deliverB：offerC：provideD：afford8.His speech at the ceremony will no doubt_his reputation. (1分)A：account forB：add toC：amount toD：allow for9.It is easier for young people to_to new environments than the elderly. (1分)A：activateB：adoptC：allocateD：adapt10.A vocabulary index is included for easy_. (1分)A：inferenceB：differenceC：conferenceD：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 moneybusinesses 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 Americas 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：InB：ForC：FromD：At(2):A：risenB：droppedC：decreasedD：improved(3):A：numberB：partC：amountD：sum(4):A：presentedB：providedC：rejectedD：reduced(5):A：goodB：exampleC：shortD：nothing(6):A：forB：fromC：withinD：on(7):A：this isB：there isC：it isD：that is(8):A：inexpensiveB：costlyC：freeD：economical(9):A：discontinueB：disappearC：dismountD：disagree(10):A：SoB：ButC：ForD：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 ThreeQuestions 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 doctors office with a medical concern.The doctors automated telephone system，in a friendly and personal voice，asks her a series of questions.Based on Andreas answers and in consultation with her insurers claim system，the doctors 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 Andreas 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 h