Popular+Science(科普知识)(一)(暂缺语音，只供参考)及答案解析.doc

1、Popular+Science(科普知识)(一)(暂缺语音，只供参考)及答案解析(总分：72.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：4.00)（分数：4.00）(1).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.A piano.B.A guitar.C.A person.D.Summer holidays.(2).What does the woman want to do?（分数：1.00）A.Get a job on campus.B.Take an elect

2、ronics course.C.Visit the electronics company.D.Apply for a job with the electronics company.(3).What can be inferred from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The woman doesnt lend books to people.B.The man is too embarrassed to borrow a book from the woman.C.The woman is satisfied that the book has been re

3、turned.D.The man cant find the book he borrowed from the woman.(4).What does the man imply?（分数：1.00）A.He also needs a new tennis racket.B.He doesnt think Brian will repay the loan.C.He wants to borrow some money, too.D.He couldnt get Brian to play tennis.三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：4.00)Questions 5 to 8 are b

4、ased on the following passage. （分数：4.00）(1).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.New uses of TV sets.B.New accessories for the home TV.C.The manufacture of videodiscs.D.The videodisc and its functions.(2).What is the newest attachment to the home TV?（分数：1.00）A.Videodisc.B.Cable TV.C.Video tap

5、e recorder.D.Video games.(3).What is NOT a recent accessory for the home TV?（分数：1.00）A.Video cassette recorder.B.Video games.C.Radio.D.Cable TV.(4).Which of the following statements about videodiscs is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.They are used for home entertainment.B.They can replace home computers.C.They

6、may record visual computer programs in the future.D.They can reproduce sounds.四、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Text If you were 1 , and took a cup to the kitchen sink, you might first turn the tap 2 just a little way, so that only a thin 3 of water came from it. Then you would mm the tap a bit 4

7、 Not only would there be more water, but also it would come out with greater force. If you 5 it on as far as it would go, you would get no water in your cup at all, 6 it would come from the tap in so powerful a jet 7 it would bounce straight out of the cup again, and most likely drench you. In that

8、 stream of water, then, are three thingsor rather, two things and 8 result. Firstly, the amount or quantity, or current of water. Secondly, the pressure 9 it. And thirdly, the power of the jet, which is the result, or 10 of the current of water and the force pushing it. ELECTRICAL POWER 11 this is n

9、ot quite the same as in electricity, it helps 12 understanding amps, volts and watts. For the volt is the 13 of electrical pressure, or force. The amp (short for ampere) is the unit of electrical current, 14 the watt is the unit of electrical power. A watt is the power 15 by an ampere of current 16

10、in a circuit at a pressure of one volt. So the more the volts and amps there are, the more watts. 17 in that water tap, the more current there is, and the more pressure, then the greater the resulting power. The word “pressure“ is not 18 correct, however, when used about volts. They are better 19 as

11、 units of forcescientists and engineers 20 them units of “electromotive force“, or E.M.F.（分数：20.00）A.hungryB.tiredC.thirstyD.exhaustedA.downB.offC.onD.upA.bundleB.tipC.dropD.streamA.betterB.muchC.fartherD.nearerA.turnedB.turnsC.turningD.had minedA.because ofB.as forC.forD.as toA.whichB.thatC.whatD.w

12、hoA.itsB.hisC.theirD.theirsA.pullingB.pushingC.graspingD.puttingA.produceB.productionC.productD.prosperityA.HoweverB.UntilC.BecauseD.AlthoughA.inB.intoC.atD.onA.partB.forceC.parcelD.unitA.whenB.whileC.whichD.butA.givenB.giveC.givingD.gaveA.flyingB.floatingC.flowingD.flourishingA.AsB.LikeC.LikingD.As

13、 ifA.almostB.evenC.quiteD.moreA.discriminatedB.designedC.dislikedD.describedA.recallB.callC.tellD.pronounce五、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Part A(总题数：1，分数：10.00)New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. Its now a “global village“ where countries are only seconds awa

14、y by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modem businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of do

15、ing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas of-ten helps support domestic business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.

16、 He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the companys plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back i

17、n the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent ( 普遍的 ). Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into internati

18、onal markets. English is still the international language of business. But there is an evergrowing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isnt generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appea

19、r to be equal. The employee posted abroad who speaks the countrys principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and can have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients

20、 over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the authors attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?（分数：2.00）A.Critical.B.Prejudiced.C.Indifferent.D.Positive.(2).With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, businesspeople_.（分数：2

21、00）A.have to get familiar with modem technologyB.are gaining more economic benefits from domestic operationsC.are attaching more importance to their overseas businessD.are eager to work overseas(3).In this passage, “out of sight and out of mind“ (Lines 23.Para.3 ) probably means_.（分数：2.00）A.being u

22、nable to think properly for lack of insightB.being totally out of touch with business at homeC.missing opportunities for promotion when abroadD.leaving all care and worry behind(4).According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations in employing people today?（分

23、数：2.00）A.Connections with businesses overseas.B.Ability to speak the clients language.C.Technical know-how.D.Business experience.(5).The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can_.（分数：2.00）A.better control the whole negotiation processB.easily find new approaches to meet

24、 market needsC.fast-forward their proposals to headquartersD.easily make friends with businesspeople abroad七、Part B(总题数：1，分数：4.00)Emma Scott Good manners don“t come from hypocrisy; they come from empathy. Empathy means feeling as though you are the other person: that is, putting yourself in his or h

25、er place. Be aware that certain topics are dangerous to get into. Subjects such as politics and religion may be suitable in some groups but not in others. In certain cultures it is even impolite to mention these topics because they are considered very personal. Phyllis Harrison Angry argument is the

26、 enemy of enjoyable talk. Even though people who become angry may be correct in their opinions, their offensive manner may make them lose both the argument and the respect of other people. A good rule for discussion is to use hard facts and a soft voice. Linda Rice Like the driver of a car, the conv

27、ersationalist has to watch for traffic signals, the indications of when to stop and when to go on. Signs of listeners boredom or impatience are conversational “red lights“, warning you to come to a stop quickly. On the other hand, their enjoyment and attentiveness are like green lights. If people ar

28、e interested in what you are saying, they will give you a “go“ signal, by asking you to continue. Melanie Williams Asking irrelevant questions, making unrelated comments, finishing other peoples sentences, or helping them tell a story can be very annoying. Interrupting should be only a last resort u

29、sed, for example, when the speaker has been rambling, putting people to sleep, or bringing up topics that may be offensive. Now match each of the persons with the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements. Statements A. Dont do to others what you wouldnt want others to do to you. B

30、 Notice your listeners reaction to what you are saying. C. You should be very brief. D. The Chinese have a saying that the person who shouts first has lost the argument. E. Be careful not to hurt the feelings of the people around you, F. Dont interrupt other people.（分数：4.00）(1).Emma Scott（分数：1.00）(

31、2).Phyllis Harrison（分数：1.00）(3).Linda Rice（分数：1.00）(4).Melanie Williams（分数：1.00）八、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.Write a letter to the Municipal Government Office to show your concern over the increase of motorcycles. Your letter should include the following information: (1)

32、摩托车的数量越来越多; (2)摩托车的危害; (3)市政府应采取措施控制摩托车数量的增长; You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Lin“ instead. You do not need to write the address. （分数：15.00）_十、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)2.Look at the chart and write an essay entitled Increasing You

33、ng Cancer Patients, Victims of Smoking. Your essay should include the following points: (1) analyze the increase of young smokers and of young lung cancer patients in the last forty years (2) give possible reason (s) for it (3) draw your conclusion （分数：15.00）_Popular+Science(科普知识)(一)(暂缺语音，只供参考)答案解析(

34、总分：72.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：4.00)（分数：4.00）(1).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.A piano.B.A guitar.C.A person. D.Summer holidays.解析：解析 M：I knew Laurie played the pianoI didnt know she played the guitar W：Neither did IIt seems that she just took it on

35、 her own in the summer(2).What does the woman want to do?（分数：1.00）A.Get a job on campus.B.Take an electronics course.C.Visit the electronics company.D.Apply for a job with the electronics company. 解析：解析 M：I heard that Petrol Electronics is going to hold interviews on campus next week W：What day? Id

36、like to talk to them and drop my rsum(3).What can be inferred from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The woman doesnt lend books to people.B.The man is too embarrassed to borrow a book from the woman.C.The woman is satisfied that the book has been returned. D.The man cant find the book he borrowed from th

37、e woman.解析：解析 M：Janet，heres the book you lent me. Im a bit embarrassed I cant seem to find the jacket for it. W：I would never even notice thisYou are one of the few people who actually return the book to me(4).What does the man imply?（分数：1.00）A.He also needs a new tennis racket.B.He doesnt think Bri

38、an will repay the loan. C.He wants to borrow some money, too.D.He couldnt get Brian to play tennis.解析：解析 W：If I can get Brian to pay off the money I lent him last week，I will get that new tennis racket M：I hope you can have better luck than I did三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：4.00)Questions 5 to 8 are based on t

39、he following passage. （分数：4.00）(1).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.New uses of TV sets.B.New accessories for the home TV.C.The manufacture of videodiscs.D.The videodisc and its functions. 解析：解析 5-8 During the past several years，many new uses of television sets have been introducedVideo c

40、assette recorders，video games，cable TV，and home computers are becoming popular accessories for the home TVThe videodisc is the most recent and perhaps the most important of new attachments A videodisc looks like an ordinary record，but it reproduces pictures and soundsIt is designed to play back prog

41、rams that have been recorded on it. The manufacturers record movies，concerts，and educational programs on the discs A videodisc is made of plasticIts surface is covered with tiny pits that wind around the disc in a coil The Size and arrangement of the pits form a code that represents the recorded pic

42、tures and soundsAs the disc spins on the disc layer，the player reads the code and translates it into a TV signal which is then shown on the TV screen Manufacturers began developing videodiscs in the 1970sVideodiscs and players have been available for home use since December 1978，and their manufactur

43、ers hope that they will become as popular as records and record playersHome entertainment，however，is not the only use for videodiscsSome companies are developing videodisc system to store computer information and record visual computer programsHome computers may even be used with video players in th

44、e future(2).What is the newest attachment to the home TV?（分数：1.00）A.Videodisc. B.Cable TV.C.Video tape recorder.D.Video games.解析：(3).What is NOT a recent accessory for the home TV?（分数：1.00）A.Video cassette recorder.B.Video games.C.Radio. D.Cable TV.解析：(4).Which of the following statements about vide

45、odiscs is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.They are used for home entertainment.B.They can replace home computers. C.They may record visual computer programs in the future.D.They can reproduce sounds.解析：四、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Text If you were 1 , and took a cup to the kitchen sink, you might first t

46、urn the tap 2 just a little way, so that only a thin 3 of water came from it. Then you would mm the tap a bit 4 . Not only would there be more water, but also it would come out with greater force. If you 5 it on as far as it would go, you would get no water in your cup at all, 6 it would come from t

47、he tap in so powerful a jet 7 it would bounce straight out of the cup again, and most likely drench you. In that stream of water, then, are three thingsor rather, two things and 8 result. Firstly, the amount or quantity, or current of water. Secondly, the pressure 9 it. And thirdly, the power of the

48、 jet, which is the result, or 10 of the current of water and the force pushing it. ELECTRICAL POWER 11 this is not quite the same as in electricity, it helps 12 understanding amps, volts and watts. For the volt is the 13 of electrical pressure, or force. The amp (short for ampere) is the unit of ele

49、ctrical current, 14 the watt is the unit of electrical power. A watt is the power 15 by an ampere of current 16 in a circuit at a pressure of one volt. So the more the volts and amps there are, the more watts. 17 in that water tap, the more current there is, and the more pressure, then the greater the resulting power. T