2016年4月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试
高级英语
试卷及解析
(课程代码 00600)
一、单项选择题（Each of the following sentences is given four choices of words or expressions.Choose the right one to complete the sentence and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.15 points,1 point for each）
第1题
The media described the young actor’s performance as________successful.
A.undesirably
B.uncontrollably
C.unspeakably
D.unconditionally
【正确答案】C
【答案解析】句意：媒体描述这位年轻演员的表演达到了难以言表的成功。undesirably不受欢迎地，讨厌地；uncontrollably无法管束地，控制不住地；unspeakably说不出地，难以形容地；unconditionally无条件地。
第2题
These charities depend on the________feelings and generosity of the general public.
A.marvelous
B.compassionate
C.curious
D.friendly
【正确答案】B
【答案解析】句意：慈善事业依赖公众的同情心和慷慨大度。marvelous令人惊异的，非凡的；compassionate有同情心的；curious好奇的，奇特的；friendly友好的，友善的。
第3题
I was________，and reached a higher state of consciousness.
A.balancing
B.analyzing
C.calculating
D.meditating
【正确答案】D
【答案解析】句意：我在冥想，并进入了一个更高的意识境界。balance平衡；analyze分析，解析，研究；calculate计算，估计；meditate沉思，冥想。
第4题
Supplies may________according to seasonal availability but you’ll always find a wide selection.
A.increase
B.fluctuate
C.improve
D.flatter
【正确答案】B
【答案解析】句意：储藏量可能会随着季节的有效性浮动，但你会发现一个更广泛的选择。increase增强，提高；fluctuate动摇，起伏；improve改善，提高；flatter奉承，恭维。
第5题
Jokes were a natural self-defense mechanism against the________of daily life.
A.tedium
B.conviction
C.charm
D.diversion
【正确答案】A
【答案解析】句意：笑话是消除日常生活中单调乏味的有效方法。tedium单调乏味，沉闷；conviction坚信，定罪，信服；charm魅力，吸引力；diversion转向，转移。
第6题
They said the greatest virtues in a politician were________，correctness and honesty.
A.integrity
B.tranquility
C.vanity
D.simplicity
【正确答案】A
【答案解析】句意：他们说作为一名政客，最大的美德是正直、得体和诚实。integrity正直，诚实；tranquility宁静，平静；vanity自负，虚荣心；simplicity简单，单纯，简朴。
第7题
Filmmakers have often been accused of________organized crime.
A.finalizing
B.emphasizing
C.glamorizing
D.visualizing
【正确答案】C
【答案解析】句意：电影制片人常常被指责美化了集团犯罪。finalize完成，确定； emphasize强调，着重；glamorize使……有魅力，美化；visualize使……看得见，形象化。