2016年10月高等教育自学考试英语(二)真题.pdf

大学生自考教育中心 2016 年10 月高等教育自学考试英语（二）真题 第一部分：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 。在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑。 Being ”Cool”in Middle School A new study shows that gentle and quiet kids in middle school will grow up to rule. Or, 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 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 大学生自考教育中心 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 tha