職稱英語考試試題

1、2012年職稱英語考試試卷綜合類B級第一部分：詞匯選項（第115題，每題1分，共15分）下面每個句子均有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。1.I wanted to ask her out but was scared that she might refuse.A. afraidB. anxiousC. sureD. sad2.Marsha confessed that she knew nothing of computer.A. reportedB. admittedC. hopedD. answered3.My doctor said I should

2、 vary my diet more.A. prepareB. cookC. changeD. choose4.I got a note from Moira urginq me to get in touch.A. instructingB. pushingC. notifyingD. inviting5.A number of theories have been proposed to explain the situation.A. testedB. suggestedC. usedD. announced6.The sea turtle's natural habitat h

3、as been considerably reduced.A. suddenlyB. greatlyC. generallyD. slightly7.The test produced disappointing results.A. indirectB. similarC. positiveD. unsatisfactory8.At 80, Peck was still vigorous and living in Paris.A. happyB. energeticC. aloneD. busy9. A young man is being hailed a hero tonight af

4、ter rescuing two children.A. reportedB. provedC. caughtD. praised10.He asserted that nuclear power was a safe and non-polluting energy source.A. maintainedB. recommendedC. consideredD. acknowledged11.It is possible to approach the problem in a different way.A. handleB. raiseC. poseD. experience12.Ev

5、entually, she got a job and moved to London.A. CertainlyB. FinallyC. LuckilyD. Naturally13.For some obscure reason, the simple game is becoming very popular.A. obviousB. MajorC. unclearD. minor14.The decision to invade provoked storms of protest.A. ignoredB. organizedC. causedD. received15.Forester

6、stared at his car, trembling with rage.A. turningB. jumpingC. shoutingD. shaking第二部分：閱讀判斷（第16 - 22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。The Forbidden AppleNew York used to be the city that never sleeps. These days it's the city that nev

7、er smokes, drinks or does anything naughty (at least, not in public)。 The Big Apple is quickly turning into the Forbidden Apple.lf you wanted a glass of wine with your picnic in Central Park, could you have one? No chance. Drinking alcohol in public isn't allowed. If you decided to feed the bird

8、s with the last crumbs(碎屑) of your sandwich, you could be arrested. It's illegal. If you went to a bar for a drink and a cigarette, that would be OK, wouldn't it? Er . no. You can't smoke in public in New York City.What's going on? Why is the city that used to be so open-minded becom

9、ing like this? The mayor of New York is behind it all. He has brought in a whole lot of new laws to stop citizens from doing what they want, when they want.The press are shocked. Even the New York police have joined the argument They recently spent $100,0000n a "Don't blame the cop" ca

10、mpaign. One New York police officer said, "We raise money for the city by giving people fines for breaking some very stupid laws. It's all about money."The result is a lot of fines for minor offences. Yoav Kashida, an lsraeli tourist, fell asleep on the subway. When he woke up, two pol

11、ice officers fined him because he had fallen asleep on two seats (you mustnIt use two seats in the subway). Elle and Serge Schroitman were fined for blocking a driveway with their car. It was their own driveway.The angry editor of Vanity Fair magazine, Graydon Carter, says, "Under New York City

12、 law it is acceptable to keep a gun in your place of work, but not an empty ashtray." He should know The poIice came to his office and took away his ashtray c煙灰缸)But not all of New York's inhabitants are complaining. Marcia Dugarry,72, said, "The city has changed for the better If more

13、 cities had these laws, America would be a better place to live " Nixon Patotkis,38, a barman, said, "I like the new laws If people smoked in here, we'd go home smelling of cigarettes "Recent fIgures show that New York now has fewer crimes per 100,000 people than1930ther US cities

14、 And it's true-it's safer, cleaner and more healthy than before. But!et's be honest-who goes to New York for its clean streets?16.Some activities have recently become illegal in New York.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned17.It is now illegal to smoke or drink alcohol anywhere in New York.A

15、. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned18.Eating apples in the park is illegal.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned19.The businessmen like the new laws.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned20.Elle and Serge Schroitman parked their car on the public driveway.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned21.The editor of Vanity Fai

16、r magazine thinks some of the new laws are stupid.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned22.New York is cleaner and safer than before.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned第3部分：概括大意與完成句子（第23 30題，每題1分，共8分）下面的短文后有2項測試任務：(1)第23-26題要求從所給的6個選項中為第14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。Hurricane 1、 A hurricane

17、（颶風） is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral(螺旋) around a relative calm center known as the "eye". The "eye" is generally 20 t030 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400 miles. As a hur

18、ricane nears land, it can bring heavy rains, high winds, and storm surges(風暴潮). The storm surges and heavy rains can lead to flooding2、Hurricanes are given a different label, depending on where they occur. If they begin over the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Nor

19、theastPacifIeOcean, they are called hurricanes. Similar storms that occur in the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the International Date Line are called typhoons. Near Australia and in the Indian Ocean, they are referred to as tropical cyclones(龍卷風).3、When a hurricane hits land, it can do great damag

20、e through its fierce winds, heavy rains, inland (內(nèi)陸的) flooding, and huge waves crashing on to the shore. During a hurricane, homes, businesses, and public buildings may be damaged or destroyed, roads and bridges can be washed away A powerful hurricane can kill more people and destroy more property t

21、han any other natural disaster. Fishermen are at special risk from hurricanes as they may be at sea when a hurricane arrives and not be able to get to a safe harbour if they do not receive adequate warning.4、If a hurricane is coming in your area, the most important thing is to stay calm and find she

22、lter immediately Go to your safe room. If you do not have one, stay indoors during the hurricane and go to a safer place near the center of your home Cover yourself with a blanket and be sure to keep away from windows and glass doors, because if the glass breaks it's really dangerous Do not be f

23、ooled if there is a lull（暫停）, it could be the eye of the storm-winds will pick up again.27. Depending on where they occur, hurricanes have .28. A powerful hurricane may become the mostdestructive .29. When a hurricane arrives, fishermen are in great danger if they are at sea and do not get.30. Durin

24、g a hurricane one should stay away from答案：23、D 24、E25、B26、C27、A28、E29、D30、B第4部分：閱讀理解（第31 45題，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'Lucky" Lord Lucan - Alive or DeadOn 8th November 1974 Lord Lucan, a BriLish aristocrat. Vamshcd.The day bctore, his children's nanny had been

25、brutally murdered and his wile had been attacked too. To this day the British public are still interested in the murder case because Lucan has never been found. Now. Over 30 years later, the police have reopened the case. hoping that new DNA techniques will help solve this murder mystery.1People sus

26、pected that "Lucky", as he was called by friends. wanted to kill his wife he no longer lived with. They say that Lucan entered his old house and in the dark, killed the nanny by mistake. His estranged wife heard noises, came downstairs and was also attacked. but managed to escape Seven mon

27、ths after the murder, a jury concluded that Lucan had killed the nannyWhat happened next is unclear, but there are several theories which fall into one of three categories: he may have killed himself. he could have escaped or he might have been killed. It appears that the night after the murder. &qu

28、ot; Lucky" borrowed a car and drove it, Lucan's friend Aspinall said in an interview that he thought Lucan had committed suicide by sinking his boat in the English ChannelAnother version of events .says that " Lucky" left the blood-soaked car on the coast and took a ferry to Franc

29、e.2 He was met there by someone who drove him to safety in another country However. after a time, his rescuers became involved that they would become involved in the murder too and so Lucan was killed.A further fascinating theory was made in the book Dead Lucky by Duncan MacLaughlin. a former detect

30、ive. He believes that Lucan travelled to Goa, India, where he assumed the identity of a Mr Barry Haplin. Lucan then lived in Goa till his death in 1996. In the end the claim turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. The man who died in 1996 was really Haplin, an ex-schoolteacher turned hippy. So

31、 what is the truth about "Lucky"'! DNA testing has solved many murder cases, but who knows if it can close the book on this one.31. The public are still interested in the investigation because . A) of the terrible murderB) of the use of new DNA techniquesC) Lord Lucan has never been fo

32、undD) Loard Lucan was famous2.It is thought that Lucan kilied the nanny because . A) she was looking after the childrenB) she wa.s a friend of Lucan'sC) it was dark and he thought she was Lady LucanD) Loard l.ucan thought the nanny stole his car3.Aspinall thought Lucan killed himself by . A) jum

33、ping into waterB) jumping out of his houseC) sailing his boatD) sinking his boat4.Lucan could have been killed because people . A) didn't want the police to catch himB) thought he might talk to the police about them if he was caught C) were unhappy with himD) thought he was rich5.Ex-detective Ma

34、cLaughlin claimed that Mr Barry Haplin . A) was an old schoolteacherB) died in Goa. IndiaC) was really Lord Lucan in disguiseD) was a merchant 第二篇 Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In m

35、any countries, cell phones are very popular with young peopIe. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication- having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connectedThe explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried Some doctors are con

36、cerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for yo

37、ur health.On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning（掃描）equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age becaus

38、e of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employe

39、r's doctor didnt agreeWhat is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

40、As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's, best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In

41、 the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.41. People buy cell phones for the following reasons EXCEPT thatA. they're popularB. they're cheapC. they're usefulD. they're c

42、onvenient.42. The word "detected" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced byA. curedB. removedC. discoveredD. caused43. The salesman retired young becauseA. he disliked using mobile phonesB. he was tired of talking on his mobile phoneC. he couldn't remember simple tasks.D. his employer&#

43、39;s doctor persuaded him to44. On the safety issue of mobile phones. the manufacturing companiesA. deny the existence of mobile phone radiation.B. develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiationC. try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to healthD. hold that the amount of radiation

44、is too small to worry about45. The writer's purpose of writing this article is to advise peopleA. to buy mobile phonesB. to update regular phonesC. to use mobile phones less oftenD. to stop using mobile phones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，以恢復文章原貌。I Kno

45、w Just How You Feel Do you feel sad? Happy? Angry? You may think that the way you show these emotions is unique. Well. think again Even the expression of the most personal feelings can be classifIed. according to Mind Reading. a DVD displaying every possible human emotion it demonstrates 412 distinc

46、t ways in which we feel: the first visual dictionary of the human heart.Attempts to classify expressions began in the mid-1800s. when Darwin divided the emotions into six types - anger. fear. sadness. disgust, surprise and enjoyment.E(46 Every other feeling was thought to derive from Darwin's sm

47、all groupMore complex expressions of emotion were probably learned and therefore more specific to each culture. But now it is beIieved that many more facial expressions are shared worldwideA(47) The Mind Reading DVD is a systematic visual record of these expressionsThe project was conceived by a Cam

48、bridge professor as an aid for people with autism(孤獨癥). who have difficulty both reading and expressing emotions. But it quickly became apparent that it had broader uses Actors and teachers, for example. need to understand a wide range of expressions. The professor and his research team first hadto

49、define an "emotion'F(48) Using this definition.1.512 emotion terms were identified and discussed This list was eventually reduced to 412. from 'afraid' to "wanting".Once these emotions were defined and classified, a DVD seemed the clearest and most efficient way to display

50、 them in Mind Reading. Each expression is acted out by sixdifferent actors in three seconds D(49 The explanation for this is simple: we may find it difficult to describe emotions using words. but we instantly recognise one when we see it on someone's face 'It was really clear when the actors

51、 had got it right: says Cathy Collis, who directed the DVD. 'Although they were given some direction.'says Ms Collis. "the actors were not told Which facial muscles they should moveC(50)" For example. when someone feels contempt. you can't say for certain that their eyebrows al

52、ways go down .Someone who has tried to establish such ruies is the American, Professor Paul Ekman. who has built a database of how the face moves for every emotion The face can make 43 distinct muscle movements called 'action units". These can be combined into more than 10.000 visible facia

53、l shapes. Ekman has written out a pattern of facial muscular movements to represent each emotion.A. We thought of trying to describe each emotion. but it would have been almostimpossible to make clear rules for thisB. Research has also been done to find out which areas of the brain read emotional expressionsC. These particular muscles are difficult to control. and few people can do itD. Any oher method of snowing all the 412 emotions. such as words. would have been far less effectiveE. He said that the expression of these feelings was universal and recognisable by anyone, from any culture