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1、更多自学考试历年真题及答案请访问官方：www.examebook.com2012年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语阅读(二)试题课程代码：00596考生答题注意事项：1.本卷所有试卷必须在答题卡上作答。答在试卷和草稿纸上的无效。2.第一部分为选择题。必须对应试卷上的题号使用2B铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。3.第二部分为非选择题。必须注明大、小题号，使用0.5毫米黑色字迹笔作答。4.合理安排答题空间，超出答题区域无效。I.ReadingComprehension(50points,2pointsforeach)Directions:Inthispa
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3、days,authoritieswerenearathandforexpertadvice:thevillageseamstressonhowtomakeabuttonhole,theblacksmithonhowtotakecareofahorse’shooves,ortheapothecaryonwhattodoaboutwarts.OntheInternet,adviceandanswersitesarepoppingupallovertheplace,withself-proclaimedexpertsattheready.Exp.comclaimst
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5、yourquestionisaboutsomethingotherthan“Whoinventedthelightbulb?”,theanswersarelikelytobeawildpotpourriofpersonalopinions.Topcollegesanduniversitiesarerushingintoonlineeducation,butthebignewsistheproliferationofanewbreedoffor-profitonlineinstitutionsbringingInterneteducationtothemasse
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