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国家开放大学2025年春季学期期末统一考试 高级英语阅读(2)试题（含答案标注）
试卷代号:11354
2025年7月
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Information for the examinees:
This examination consists of two sections. They are:
Section I: New Words (60 points, 40 minutes)
Section II: Reading Comprehension (40 points, 50 minutes)
The total marks for this examination are 100 points. Time allowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes.
Section I New Words
I. Match each vocabulary word on the left with the correct definition on the right. (3 points each)
caterpillars — I. large silkworms
cultivate — F. grow
secure — G. safe
holy — H. religious,sacred
unorthodox — C. not according to accepted opinions
sericulture — D. making cloth
essence — A. the central quality
chronic — E. over a long period of time
reassure — J. make someone feel better
pod — B. group of whales
II. Fill in the blanks with words from the box below.(3 points each)
Word box: ideas、traditions、individualism、cultural、methods、goals、contrast、lectures、culture、assignments
In a Western society, such as the United States or Canada, that has many national, religious, and 11. cultural（答案） differences, people highly value 12. individualism（答案） -- the differences among people - and independent thinking. Students do not often memorize information. Instead, they find answers themselves, and they express their 13. ideas（答案） in class discussion. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.
In most Asian societies,by 14. contrast（答案）, the people have the same language,history,and 15. culture（答案）. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of Asia reflects society's belief in group 16. goals（答案） and 17. traditions（答案） rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan, and Korea often work together and help one another on 18. assignments（答案）. In the classroom, the teaching 19. methods（答案） are often very formal. The teacher 20. lectures（答案）, and the students listen. There is not much discussion. Instead, the students recite rules or information that they have memorized.
Section II Reading Comprehension
I. Read the passage. Then answer the questions that follow. (5 points each)
Passage: An Ancient Art
A Although tattoos seem like a recent fad in the United States, they actually have a long history as a form of body decoration. In some cultures, they were considered beautiful works of art. Ancient tribes in Japan and China, clans in northern Europe, and religious groups around the Mediterranean all wore tattoos. The word probably comes from 'tatu', meaning "to mark" in Tahitian, the language of an island in the South Pacific.
B In the 1700s, when Captain James Cook sailed from England to the South Pacific, many of his sailors got tattoos. They went back to Europe and showed them to others, and this practice became common among seamen. They enthusiastically accepted the painful experience to bring artwork back home on their bodies. From sailors, this custom gradually spread to the upper class in Europe, and in the 1800s, it was a custom for rich gentlemen to travel to the Pacific islands and Asia to get tattooed by famous artists. In fact, many of the males in the royal families of Europe—princes and kings—had tattoos.
C At that time, tattooing was still done by hand,that is, artists made tiny holes in the skin with a needle or other sharp object. Then they put ink of different colors into the holes, according to a design. Nowadays, artists use electric tattoo machines, which make hundreds of holes at once, automatically pushing the ink into the skin. What used to be a long painful process takes much less time, although it still hurts! Aiter a few days, depending on the size of the tattoo, the skin heals, or gets better, and the tattoo can be distinguished.
D In the past decade, many young people in the United States have started getting tattoos, bringing this ancient art form to life again. A third of Americans in their 20s have tattoos, while a fourth of those in their 30s have them. Tattoos are more common in Western countries, where about 20% of the population has at least one tattoo. Is this a trend or just a fad? If we look at history, we can probably call it a long-term fad. In the 19th century, tattoos were fashionable for a few decades, and who knows? They may continue to be popular for many years to come.
For each question, choose the best answer based on the reading passage. Write A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.
Tattoos were popular among — D. all of the above
Captain Cook's sailors got tattooed in — C. the Pacific islands
Gentlemen, princes, and kings were tattooed by — A. artists doing work by hand
Nowadays, getting a tattoo than before — B. is faster
In the United States, have tattoos — C. more than half of people in their 20s and 30s
II. Read the passage. Then answer the questions that follow. (3 points each)
Passage: Volunteering in the United States
A Volunteering is a practice that many people in the United States engage in at some point 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 after school, or professionals advising recent university graduates. It may also be for environmental organizations, like Earthwatch or Greenpeace. Whatever a person's interest, there are dozens of ways to volunteer, and many Americans do it.
B The Department of Labor collects information on volunteering 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, 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 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 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 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 longer do so, lack of time is the main reason, followed by health/ medical problems, and family responsibilities. All in all, 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 "T" 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 — T
The number of Americans who volunteer is over 65 million — T
Single people volunteer more than married people — F
The most common type of organization to volunteer for is sports — F
In the United States, more and more people are offering their services — T
