歷年職稱英語等級考試試題

1、2007年職稱英語等級考試綜合類 C 級試題第 1部分:詞匯選項(第 115題,每題 1分,共 15分下面每個句子中均有 1個詞或短語劃有底橫線,請為每處劃線部分確定 1個意義最為接近的選項。A irritated B awakenedC arisen D annoyedA given B rewardedC sent D remindedA forbidden B allowedC permitted D promotedA strange B specialC quiet D boringA fairly B ratherC very D moderatelyA reduce B prom

2、oteC realize D giveA conflict B tensionC gulf D confrontationA helpful B hopefulC pitiful D thankfulA shortly B currentlyC lately D probablyA displayed B shownC changed D demonstratedA give up B pick upC build up D take upA moved B touchedC surprised D worriedA question B problemC title D topicA par

3、ticular B characteristicC remarkable D idiomaticA simply B almostC totally D completely第 2部分:閱讀判斷(第 1622題,每題 1分,共 7分下面的短文后列出了 7個句子,請根據(jù)短文的內(nèi)容對每個句子做出判斷:如果該句提供的是正確信息,請選 擇 A ;如果該句提供的是錯誤信息,請選擇 B ;如果該句的信息文中沒有提及,請選擇 C 。Scotland: A Land of WisdomIn the 1740s, the famous French philosopher Voltaire said We lo

4、ok to Scotland for all our ideas ofcivil ization. Thats not a bad advertisement for any country when it comes to attracting people to search for a first-class education.According to the American author Arthur Herman, the Scots invented the modern world itself. He argues that Scottish thinkers and in

5、tellectuals worked out many of the most important ideas on which modern life depends everything from the scientific method to market economics. Their ideas did not just spread among intellectuals, but to those people in business, government and the sciences who actually shaped the Western world.It a

6、ll started during the period that historians call the Scottish Enlightenment (啟蒙運動 , which is usually seen as taking place between the years 1740 and 1800. Before that, philosophy was mainly concerned with religion. For the thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, the proper study of humanity was man

7、kind itself.Their reasoning was practical. For the philosopher David Hume, humanity was the right subject for philosophy because we can examine human behavior and so find real evidence of how people think and feel. And from that we can make judgments about the societies we live in and make concrete

8、suggestions about how they can be improved for universal benefit.Humes enquiry into the nature of knowledge laid the foundations for the scientific method the pursuit of truth through experiment. His friend and fellow resident of Edinburgh, Adam Smith, famously applied the study of mankind to the wa

9、ys in which mankind does business. Trade, he argued, was a form of information. In pursuing our own interests through trading in markets, we all come to benefit each other.Smiths idea has dominated modern views of economics. It also has wide applications. He was one of the philosophers to point out

10、that nations can become rich, free and powerful through peace, trade and invention. Although the Scottish Enlightenment ended a long time ago, the ideas which evolved at that time still underpin (構(gòu)成 的基礎(chǔ) our theories of human exchange and enquiry. It also exists in Scotland itself in an educational t

11、radition that combines academic excellence with orientation (方向 .16 Scotland is the right place to receive a first-class education.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned17 According to Arthur Herman, the Scots developed many important ideas which modern life depends on. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned18 Ph

12、ilosophers had come to know the importance of studying humanity even before the Scottish Enlightenment took place.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned19 David Hume was the first philosopher to study mankind.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned20 Smiths idea has extensive applications.A Right B Wrong C Not men

13、tioned21 Our current theories of human exchange and enquiry have nothing to do with the ideas developed during the Scottish Enlightenment.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned22 Smith died in 1800.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned第 3部分:概括大意與完成句子(第 2330題,每題 1分,共 8分下面的短文后有 2項測試任務(wù):(1第 2326題要求從所給的 6個選項中為第 2、 3、

14、 4、 6段每段選擇 1個 最佳標題;(2第 2730題要求從所給的 6個選項中為每個句子確定 1個最佳選項。Ceasing to Wear Ties1 Its useless. Its dirty. It spreads disease. Thats why the British Medical Association in the UK recently called for hospital doctors to stop wearing ties.2 That leads to another question. Why does anyone wear a tie? Ties se

15、rve no purpose. They do not cover any part of your body and keep you warm. They always seem to get covered in food stains. Perhaps that is the purpose of the tie. It lets everyone know what you just ate.3 Ties have an odd history. Soldiers from Croatia, in Eastern Europe, served as mercenaries (雇傭軍

16、in various conflicts in the 17th century. They were identified by brightly colored pieces of silk worn around the neck. Known as cravats (圍巾 , these became a popular fashion item in France and eventually evolved into the tie.4 Its an interesting story, but it doesnt tell us why men want to put usele

17、ss pieces of cloth or silk around their necks. The answer seems to be about identification (身份證明 . In the 19th-century Britain, ties were used by universities, military regiments (團 , sports clubs, schools and gentlemans clubs. Each tie was in a particular set of colors which identified the wearer a

18、s a member of that organization. Wearing ties was also the mark of Britains most powerful classes. That made the tie itself a symbol of power and respect. And that led it to be adopted by a much larger class the business class.5 You cannot wear a tie if you work with machinery. So wearing a tie beca

19、me a sign that you were a man who used his brain to make a living, rather than his hands. It showed you were serious. It showed you were a professional. It meant that everyone who wanted a job in business had to wear one. It was just impossible to take seriously a man who did not wear a piece of col

20、ored silk around his neck. This is how millions of people came to wear ties across the world.6 Is there a future for ties? The signs are not promising. Many political leaders, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair, now go without ties.23 Paragraph 2_24 Paragraph 3_25 Paragraph 4_26 Paragraph 6

21、_A Origin of the tieB British tiesC Uselessness of the tieD Old-fashioned tiesE Role of the tieF Signs of a tieless era27 The British Medical Association suggested that _.28 Ties were first worn by the Croatian soldiers _.29 People wore different ties in Britain in the 19th century to show that_.30

22、British Prime Minister Tony Blair is a man _.A they were workmenB they were members of different organizationsC hospital doctors stop wearing tiesD who does not always wear a tieE who served as mercenaries in many conflicts in the 17th centuryF who does not want to live like a king第 4部分:閱讀理解(第 3145題

23、,每題 3分,共 45分下面有 3篇短文,每篇短文后有 5道題。請根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,為每題確定 1個最佳選項。第一篇 His Own Way to Express LoveYesterday was our three-year anniversary. We didnt do anything romantic; we just walked hand in hand and talked about our past and the future. This was pretty much what I had expected.Andy is an unromantic guy: no sw

24、eet words or roses. Smart as he is, he is a little bit shy expressing his love. In contrast, I am an outspoken (直言不諱 girl who likes to show her feelings directly. So needless to say, I often feel that he is insensitive. I envy other girls who are surrounded by sweet words.I was in this sullen mood u

25、ntil I heard a beautiful sentence one day: If one does not love you the way you like, it does not mean that he does not love you. This simple but sensible sentence made me think about our happy days and recall his deep concern for me.One cold winter night, I got a high fever. He hurried to my dormit

26、ory and took me to the hospital. He was in such a hurry that he even forgot to wear socks. After arrival, he ran through the hospital handling all the formalities (手續(xù) . When I was put on a drip (點滴 , he told me interesting stories to make me happy. Being heldin his warm arms and listening to his ten

27、der (溫柔的 voice, I had never felt so safe and comfortable. Gradually, I fell asleep. When I woke up 15 minutes later, he was still mumbling (咕噥地說 to me. He explained that if he had stopped talking I would have woken up. At that moment, I found love in his eyes.Another time, I had a bad quarrel with m

28、y best friend. Although I knew it was my fault, I refused to admit it. I was very angry when he insisted I apologize to her. He said that it was difficult to admit a mistake, but this was what everyone should do. The next morning, I apologized to my friend and asked for her forgiveness.My unromantic

29、 boyfriend cares about my health like my father, understands me like my mother and helps me like my elder brother.31 Who is Andy?A The writers father.B The writers uncle.C The writers elder brother.D The writers boyfriend.32 When did the writer and Andy fall in love?A Three years ago.B Two days ago.

30、C On a cold winter night.D After a quarrel.33 Which statement is true of the writer?A She likes running after romantic guys.B She does not like sweet words.C She likes expressing her feelings directly.D She does not like roses.34 The writer tells the reader two stories to show thatA Andy is a romant

31、ic guy.B Andy has his own way to express love.C Andy is an insensitive guy.D Andy is a foolish guy.35 The word sullen (paragraph 3 could be best replaced byA cheerful.B calm.C good.D bad.第二篇 Good Table MannersManners play an important part in making a favorable impression at the dinner table. Here a

32、re some general rules:Napkin (餐巾 useThe meal begins when the host unfolds his or her napkin. This is your signal to do the same, so place your napkin on your lap. Unfold it completely if it is a small napkin, or in half, lengthwise (縱向地 , if it is a large dinner napkin.If you need to leave the table

33、 during the meal, place your napkin on your chair as a signal to your server that you will be returning. Once the meal is over, place your napkin neatly on the table to the right of your dinner plate. Do not refold it.Use a napkin only for your mouth. Never use it for your nose, face or forehead.Use

34、 of utensils (餐具 Start with the knife, fork or spoon furthest from your plate, and work your way in, using one utensil for each course.If soup is served, remember to spoon away from yourself. This helps stop the drips. Do not put the entire soup spoon in your mouth. Instead, fill a soup spoon about

35、75 per cent with soup, and sip (啜飲 it from the side noiselessly.After finishing dinner, place the knife and fork parallel to one another across the plate with the knife blade facing inward toward the plate.Using your fingersHeres a list of finger foods: sandwiches, cookies, small fruits or berries w

36、ith stems, French fries and potato chips, and hamburgers.Chew (咀嚼 with your mouth closed and dont make noise; dont talk with your mouth full.Bread must be broken with your hands. It is never cut with a knife.Dont pick something out of your teeth. Instead, excuse yourself to the bathroom.If possible,

37、 try not to cough at the table.Do not put your elbows (肘 on the table. In France, it is essential to have both hands above the table at the same time.Do not put bones or anything else on the table. Things that are not eaten should be put on your plate.36 Where is the napkin normally placed during th

38、e meal?A On your chair.B On the table.C On your lap.D On your plate.37 The napkin is used only forA your forehead.B your mouth.C your nose.D your face.38 Which utensil is used first?A The knife.B The fork.C The spoon.D The one farthest from the plate.39 All of the following are finger foods exceptA

39、soup.B sandwiches.C cookies.D hamburgers.40 Which of the following shows good table manners?A Talking with your mouth full.B Putting bones on your plate.C Putting your elbows on the table.D Chewing with your month open.第三篇 A Debate on the English LanguageA measure declaring English the national lang

40、uage is under intense debate in the United States. The US Senate passed two declarations last week. One calls English the nations official language and the other says it is the common and unifying (統(tǒng)一的 tongue. But Americans found themselves divided on the issue.Since people worldwide know that most

41、Americans speak only English, many cant understand why the issue is so controversial (有爭議的 .The discussion is related to fears of immigration issues, says Dick Tucker, a social scientist at Pittsburghs Carnegie Mellon University. Its related to a worry about the changing demography (人口統(tǒng)計 of the US.

42、Its a worry about who will continue to have political and economic influence.In fact, the notion of protecting the language has been kicked around almost since the nations founding. John Adams lobbied (游說 in 1780 for the creation of a national academy to correct and improve the English language. But

43、 his proposal died, since lawmakers saw it as a royalist (保皇主義者 attempt to define personal behavior.Since then, the country hasnt had a national language, but the idea of recognizing the special status of English lived on.The emotions surrounding language resurface (再次浮現(xiàn) not because people feel comf

44、ortable with English. It is more about the discomfort many Americans feel with the new languages, says Walt Wolfram, a professor at North Carolina State University.Language is never about language,he says.According to the 2000 US Census Bureau report, of 209 million Americans over 18 years old, 172

45、million speak only English at home. About 37 million speak languages other than English. Among them, 6.5 million speak poor English and 3.1 million dont speak English at all.41 What are the two declarations concerned with?A The status of the English language.B The protection of new languages.C The r

46、ights to speak ones mother tongue.D The improvement of the English language.42 Who suggested in the 18th century that English should be protected?A Walt Wolfram.B John Adams.C Royalists.D Dick Tucker.43 Which of the following is the current debate NOT related to?A The immigration issues.B The changi

47、ng demography.C The worry about the new languages.D The USs military strength.44 Which statement is true according to the 2000 US Census Bureau report?A 172 million Americans speak only English in their workplaces.B 37 million Americans speak English.C 209 million Americans are above the age of 18.D

48、 6.5 million Americans speak good English.45 The phrase kicked around (paragraph 4 could be best replaced byA invented.B formed.C shaped.D discussed.第 5部分:補全短文(第 4650題,每題 2分,共 10分下面的短文有 5處空白,短文后有 6個句子,其中 5個取自短文,請根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容將其分別放回原有位置,以 恢復(fù)文章原貌。Farmers MarketsCharlotte Hollins knows she faces a battle. The

49、 23-year-old British farmer and her 21-year-old brother Ben are fighting to save the farm from developers that their father worked on since he was 14. _ (46 You dont often get a day off. Supermarkets put a lot of pressure on farmers to keep prices down. With fewer people working on farms it can be i

50、solating, she said. There is a high rate of suicide and farming will never make you rich!Oliver Robinson, 25, grew up on a farm in Yorkshire. _ (47 Im sure dad hoped Id stay, he said. I guess its a nice, straightforward life, but it doesnt appeal. For young, ambitious people, farm life would be a ha

51、rd world. For Robinson, farming doesnt offer much in terms of money or lifestyle. Hollins agrees that economics stops people from pursuing farming rewards: providing for a vital human need, while working outdoors with nature.Farming is a big political issue in the UK. _ (48 The 2001 foot and mouth c

52、risis closed thousands of farms, stopped meat exports, and raised public consciousness of troubles in UK farming.Jamie Olivers 2005 campaign to get children to eat healthily also highlighted the issue. This national concern spells (帶來 hope for farmers competing with powerful supermarkets. _ (49I sta

53、rted going to Farmers Markets in direct defiance(蔑視 of the big supermarkets._ (50 Its terrible, said Londoner Michael Samson.A But he never considered staying on his father and grandfathers land.B While most people buy food from the big supermarkets, hundreds of independent Farmers Markets are becom

54、ing popular.C While confident they will succeed, she lists farmings many challenges:D Young people prefer to live in cities.E I seriously objected to the super-sizing of everything what exactly DO they put on our apples to make them so big and red?F Buy British campaigns urge (鼓勵 consumers not to bu

55、y cheaper imported foods.第 6部分:完形填空(第 5165題,每題 1分,共 15分下面的短文有 15處空白,請根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容為每處空白確定 1個最佳選項。London Cabbies (出租車司機 Every city in the world has taxis to take tourists to interesting places. London is the only city in the world where taking a taxi is an _ (51 experience for tourists. This is partly becau

56、se of the special black cabs, which are found in no other country. But it is also because of the drivers themselves. _ (52 British people are famous for being polite and reserved, London cabbies are well-known _ (53 their willingness to talk.Some customers say that once the door shuts and the cab _

57、(54 off they are a captive (監(jiān)禁了 的 audience. It is impossible to get the taxi driver to stop _ (55. Theyre self-confident and free thinking, said Malcolm Linskey, the author of a history of taxi drivers in London.They are also expensive. London has the most expensive taxis of any city in the world except Tokyo. Thats why Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, is planning to make taxi drivers negotiate their fares with_ (56 before they take a