2016年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试

英语二

试卷及解析

(课程代码 00015)

一、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。）

Being “Cool” in Middle School

　　A new study shows that gentle and quiet kids in middle school will grow up to rule.Or,at least,they’ll live healthier and more productive lives than the “cool” kids will.

　　The study looked at 13-year-olds who acted old for their age by having “cool” behavior,such as early romantic relationships.They were seen as “cool” and popular kids.But as they grew up,things changed.The study found that these kids tended to have problems with drugs and relationships by their early 20s.Their behavior was no longer linked with popularity.Instead,they were thought to be less socially skilled by their peers.Besides,the average “cool” kids,by age 22,did more poorly than the average kids in the study.They had a 45 percent greater rate of problems due to drugs and alcohol.They also had a 22 percent greater rate of criminal behavior.The study also found that these kids failed to develop important life skills.They spent so much time trying to seem cool.They didn’t develop the skills needed for meaningful friendships.

　　The study followed 86 male and 98 female middle school students for a 10-year period.It has some surprising findings.In particular,the study notes that the so-called “cool” behavior is a predictor (预示) of future problems with drugs and alcohol.In fact,it is a better predictor than drug and alcohol use in middle school.However,one conclusion of the study is welcome.Researchers said that parents shouldn’t worry too much if their kids don’t seem that popular.If a kid prefers to spend Saturday nights at home watching a movie or reading instead of going out with friends,that is not a cause for concern.Many “uncool” kids,they said,do much better later on than the popular kids do.

 第1题

Gentle kids are less healthy when they grow up.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】B

【答案解析】由第一段“…gentle and quiet kids…they’ll live healthier…”可知，温柔、安静的孩子在长大后会生活得更健康、更富有成效。题干的表述与文章不一致，故选B。

第2题

“Cool” kids try to imitate adult behavior.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】A

【答案解析】由第二段第一句“…13-year-olds who acted old for their age by having ‘cool’behavior…”可知，这项研究以13岁的孩子们为观察对象，他们通过一些“酷的”行为，例如早恋，来表现得比实际年龄大。也就是说，“酷的”孩子会尝试模仿成年人的行为。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。

第3题

Romantic relationships seem cool to some teenagers.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】A

【答案解析】由第二段前两句“…early romantic relationships.They were seen as ‘cool’and popular kids.”可知，某些青少年会把谈恋爱看成一种很酷的行为。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。

第4题

“Uncool” kids are more likely to commit crimes.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】B

【答案解析】由第二段倒数第四句“They also had a 22 percent greater rate of criminal behavior.”可知，“酷的”孩子发生犯罪行为的概率比不酷的孩子高22％。也就是说，“酷的”孩子更容易犯罪。题干的表述与文章不一致，故选B。

第5题

“Cool” kids have better life skills than “uncool” kids.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】B

【答案解析】由第二段倒数第三句“…these kids failed to develop important life skills.”可知，“酷的”孩子很难培养重要的生活技能。题干的表述与文章不一致，故选B。

第6题

“Uncool” kids spend most of their time studying.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】C

【答案解析】文章并没有提到“不酷”的孩子把大部分时间花费在学习上，故选C。

第7题

The study followed the students for a decade.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】A

【答案解析】由第三段第一句“The study followed…for a 10-year period.”可知，这项研究对中学的86名男生和98名女生进行了为期10年的研究。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。

第8题

“Cool” kids marry earlier than “uncool” kids.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】C

【答案解析】文章并没有提到“酷的”孩子比“不酷的”孩子结婚早，故选C。

第9题

Parents needn’t worry if their kids are “uncool”.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

【正确答案】A

【答案解析】由第三段第六句“…parents shouldn’t worry too much if their kids don’t seem that popular.”可知，如果孩子看起来不是很受欢迎，父母也不必担心。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。

第10题

“Cool” kids remain popular all their lives.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Give

【正确答案】B

【答案解析】由第二段第三、四、五句“But as they grew up,things changed…Their behavior was no longer linked with popularity.”可知，长大后“酷的”孩子不再那么受欢迎。题干的表述与文章不一致，故选B。