职称英语综合类A级真题2007年及答案解析.doc

1、职称英语综合类 A级真题 2007年及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B第 1部分：词汇选项/B(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.The news will horrify everyone.（分数：1.00）A.attractB.terrifyC.temptD.excite2.The article sketched the major events of the decade.（分数：1.00）A.describedB.offeredC.outlinedD.presented3.I wont tolerate that kind of behavior.（分数：

2、1.00）A.bearB.acceptC.admitD.take4.Their style of playing football is utterly different.（分数：1.00）A.barelyB.scarcelyC.hardlyD.totally5.Her sister urged her to apply for the job.（分数：1.00）A.advisedB.causedC.forcedD.promised6.Even sensible men do absurd things.（分数：1.00）A.unusualB.ridiculousC.specialD.typ

3、ical7.She bumped into her boyfriend in town this morning.（分数：1.00）A.walkedB.cameC.fledD.ran8.This sort of thing is bound to happen.（分数：1.00）A.sureB.quickC.fastD.swift9.At the age of 30, Hersey suddenly became a celebrity.（分数：1.00）A.bossB.managerC.starD.dictator10.He cannot discriminate between a goo

4、d idea and a bad one.（分数：1.00）A.judgeB.assessC.distinguishD.recognize11.They are concerned for the fate of the forest and the Indians who dwell in it.（分数：1.00）A.liveB.sleepC.hideD.gather12.The index is the governments chief gauge of future economic activity.（分数：1.00）A.methodB.measureC.wayD.manner13.

5、The architecture is harmonious and no building is over six-storey high.（分数：1.00）A.old-fashionedB.traditionalC.conventionalD.balanced14.The food is inadequate for ten people.（分数：1.00）A.demandedB.qualifiedC.insufficientD.required15.She persevered in her ideas despite obvious objections raised by frien

6、ds.（分数：1.00）A.persistedB.insistedC.resistedD.suggested二、B第 2部分：阅读判断/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00)下面的短文后列出了 7个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，请选择 A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，请选择 B；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，请选择 C。Smoking will be banned in all pubs, clubs and workplaces from next year after historic votes in the Commons last night. After

7、 last-minute appeals from health campaigners, MPs opted for a blanket prohibition which will start in summer 2007, ending months of argument over whether smokers should be barred in pubs and restaurants only. They voted to ban smoking in all pubs and clubs by 384 to 184, a surprisingly large majorit

8、y of 200Smoking will still be allowed in the home and in places considered to be homes, such as prisons, care homes and hotels.Smokers lighting up in banned areas will face a fixed penalty notice of 50 and spot fines of 200 will be introduced for failing to display no-smoking signs, with the possibl

9、e penalty, if the issue goes to court, increasing to 1,000.Carpline Flint, the Public Health Minister, also announced that the fine for failing to stop people smoking in banned areas would be increased to 2,500-more than ten times the 200 originally proposed.The Bill also allows the Government to in

10、crease the age for buying cigarettes. Ministers will consult on raising it from 16 to 18.The Bill now goes to the Lords but will be through by the summer recess.Even a plan to allow smoking to continue in private clubs was thrown out as MPs on all sides were given permission to vote with their consc

11、ience rather than on a party line.Patricia Hewitt, the Health Secretary, said the Health Bill would ban smoking in “virtually every enclosed public place and workplace“ in England and save thousands of lives a year. Smoke-free workplaces and public places “will become the norm“.She said: “An additio

12、nal 600,000 people will give up smoking as a result of this law and millions more will be protected from second-hand smoke. “Peter Hollins, director-general of the British Heart Foundation, said: “The vote is a landmark victory for the public health of this country and will save the lives of many pe

13、ople. “（分数：7.00）(1).A ban on smoking in all pubs, clubs and workplaces will begin in summer 2007.（分数：1.00）A.ARight B.BWrong C.CNot mentioned(2).The law doesnt seem to apply to officials.（分数：1.00）A.ARight B.BWrong C.CNot mentioned(3).One can nevertheless smoke at home.（分数：1.00）A.ARight B.BWrong C.CNo

14、t mentioned(4).There is a possibility for the Government to raise the age for buying cigarettes.（分数：1.00）A.ARight B.BWrong C.CNot mentioned(5).The Government will shut down cigarette factories in large numbers.（分数：1.00）A.ARight B.BWrong C.CNot mentioned(6).The Government will definitely impose a muc

15、h heavier tax on tobacco.（分数：1.00）A.ARight B.BWrong C.CNot mentioned(7).The Government will take necessary measures to help smokers give up smoking.（分数：1.00）A.ARight B.BWrong C.CNot mentioned三、B第 3部分：概括大意与完成句子(总题数：2，分数：8.00)下面的短文后有 2项测试任务：(1)第 23-26题要求从所给的 6个选项中为第 2-5段每段选择 1个最佳标题；(2)第 27-30题要求从所给的 6

16、个选项中为每个句子确定 1个最佳选项。1 From Buckingham Palace to Oxford, the UK is loaded with wonderful icons (标志)of past eras. But it has also modernized with confidence. Its now better known for vibrant (充满活力的) cities with great nightlife and attraction. Fashions, fine dining, clubbing, shopping-the UK is among th

17、e worlds best.2 Most people have strong preconceptions about the British. But if youre one of these people, youd be wise to abandon those ideas. Visit a nightclub in one of the big cities, a football match, or a good local pub and you might more readily describe the English people as humorous and ho

18、spitable. Its certainly true that no other country in the world has more bird-watchers, sports supporters, pet owners and gardeners than the UK.3 Getting around England is pretty easy. Budget(廉价的)airlines like Easy jet and Rynnair fly domestically. Trains can deliver you very efficiently from one ma

19、jor city to another. Long distance express buses are called coaches. Where coaches and buses run on the same route, coaches are more expensive (though quicker) than buses. Londons famous black cabs are excellent but expensive. Minicabs are cheaper competitors, with freelance(个体的)drivers. But usually

20、 you need to give a call first. Londons underground is called the Tube. Its very convenient and can get you to almost any part of the city.4 The UK is not famous for its food. But you still need to know some of the traditional English foods. The most famous must be fish and chips. The fish and chips

21、 are deep fried in flour, English breakfast is something you need to try. It is fried bacon, sausages, fried eggs, black pudding, fried tomatoes, fried bread and baked beans, with toast and a pot of tea. Other things like shepherds pie and Yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a part of English f

22、ood culture.5 Pubbing and clubbing are the main forms of English nightlife, especially for the young. Pubbing means going to a pub with friends, having drinks, and chatting. Clubbing is different from pubbing and includes going to a pub, or a place of music, or a bar, or any other places to gather w

23、ith friends. Clubbing can be found everywhere. Usually there is some kind of dress code for clubbing, such as no jeans, no sportswear, or smart clubwear, while pubbing is much more casual.AEducationBPeopleCTransportDDrinksE. FoodF. Nightlife（分数：4.00）(1).Paragraph 2_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Paragraph 3_（分

24、数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Paragraph 4_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Paragraph 5_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Afaster but more expensive than busesBboth ancient and modemChumorous and hospitableDcheap and efficientE. traditional and famousF. clever and hardworking（分数：4.00）(1).The UK is a country that is 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).The B

25、ritish people are 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Coaches in the UK are 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Fish and chips are 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、B第 4部分：阅读理解/B(总题数：3，分数：45.00)下面有 3篇短文，每篇短文后有 5道题。请根据短文内容，为每题确定 1个最佳选项。B第一篇/BTrying to Find a PartnerOne of the most striking findings of a recent poll in the UK is that of the p

26、eople interviewed, one in two believes that it is becoming more difficult to meet someone to start a family with.Why are many finding it increasingly difficult to start and sustain intimate relationships? Does modem fife really make it harder to fall in love? Or are we making it harder for ourselves

27、It is certainly the case today that contemporary couples benefit in different ways from relationships. Women no longer rely upon partners for economic security or status. A man doesnt expect his spouse to be in sole charge of running his household and raising his children.But perhaps the knowledge

28、that we can live perfectly well without a partnership means that it takes much more to persuade people to abandon their independence.In theory, finding a partner should be much simpler these days. Only a few generations ago, your choice of soulmate (心上人) was constrained by geography, social conventi

29、on and family tradition. Although it was never explicit, many marriages were essentially arranged.Now those barriers have been broken down. You can approach a builder or a brain surgeon in any bar in any city on any given evening. When the world is your oyster (牡蛎) ,you surely have a better chance o

30、f finding a pearl.But it seems that the old conventions have been replaced by an even tighter constraint: the tyranny of choice.The expectations of partners are inflated to an unmanageable degree: good looks, impressive salary, kind to grandmother, and right socks. There is no room for error in the

31、first impression.We think that a relationship can be perfect. If it isnt, it is disposable. We work to protect ourselves against future heartache and dont put in the hard emotional labor needed to build a strong relationship. Of course, this is complicated by realities. The cost of housing and child

32、rearing creates pressure to have a stable income and career before a life partnership.（分数：15.00）(1).What does the recent poll show?（分数：3.00）A.It is getting more difficult for a woman to find her husband.B.It is getting increasingly difficult to start a family.C.It is getting more difficult for a ma

33、n to find his wife.D.It is getting increasingly difficult to develop an intimate relationship with your spouse.(2).Which of the following is NOT true about a contemporary married couple?（分数：3.00）A.The wife doesnt have to raise the children all by herself.B.The husband doesnt have to support the fami

34、ly all by himself.C.The wife is no longer the only person to manage the household.D.They will receive a large sum of money from the government.(3).Which of the following was NOT a constraint on ones choice of soulmate in the old days?（分数：3.00）A.The health condition of his or her grandmother.B.The ge

35、ographical environment.C.The social convention.D.The family tradition.(4).Which of the following is NOT expected of a partner according to this passage?（分数：3.00）A.Good looks.B.An impressive career.C.A high salary.D.A fine sense of humor.(5).The word “sustain“ (paragraph 2) could be best replaced by（

36、分数：3.00）A.“reduce“B.“shake“C.“maintain“D.“weaken“B第二篇/BMilosevies DeathFormer Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic was found dead last Saturday in his cell at the Hague-based International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. The 64-year-old had been on trial there since February 2002.Born in

37、provincial Pozarevac in 1941, he was the second son of a priest and a school teacher, Both of his parents died when he was still a young adult. The young Milosevic was “untypical“, says Slavoljub Djukic, his unofficial biographer. He was “not interested in sports, avoided excursions (短途旅行) and used

38、to come to school dressed in the old-fashioned way-white shirt and tie. “ One of his old friends said, he could “imagine him as a station-master or punctilious (一丝不苟的) civil servant.Indeed that is exactly what he might have become, had he not married Mira. She was widely believed to be his driving f

39、orce.At university and beyond he did well. He worked for various firms and was a communist party member. By 1986 he was head of Serbias Central Committee. But still he had not yet really been noticed.It was Kosovo that gave him his chance. An autonomous province of Serbia, Kosovo was home to an Alba

40、nian majority and a Serbian minority. In 1989, he was sent there to calm fears of Serbians who felt they were discriminated against. But instead he played the nationalist card and became their champion. In so doing, he changed into a ruthless (无情的) and determined man. At home with Mira he plotted th

41、e downfall of his political enemies. Conspiring(密谋) with the director of Serbian TV, he mounted a modern media campaign which aimed to get him the most power in the country.He was elected Serbian president in 1990In 1997, he became president of Yugoslavia. The rest of the story is well-known: his na

42、tionalist card caused Yugoslavias other ethnic groups to fight for their own rights, power and lands. Yugoslavia broke up when four of the six republics declared independence in 1991War started and lasted for years and millions died. Then Western countries intervened. NATO bombed Yugoslavia, and he

43、eventually stepped down as state leader in 2000.Soon after this, Serbias new government, led by Zoran Djindjic arrested him and sent him to face justice at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal in the Hague.（分数：15.00）(1).Where did Milosevic die?（分数：3.00）A.In a basement.B.In a prison.C.In Kosovo.D.In his

44、own country.(2).Which of the following is NOT true of the young Milosevic?（分数：3.00）A.He dressed in a pretty old-fashioned way.B.He was not interested in sports.C.He often avoided excursionsD.He was extremely ambitious.(3).All of the following persons changed his fate in one way or another except _.

45、AMira Bhis parents C. Zoran Djindjic Dthe Director of Serbian TV（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why was Milosevic sent to Kosovo in 1989?（分数：3.00）A.To handle economic issues.B.To drive the Albanians back to their own country.C.To remove the Serbians fears of being discriminated against.D.To launch an attack ag

46、ainst his political enemies.(5).What happened in 1991?（分数：3.00）A.Yugoslavia broke up.B.Western countries intervened.C.NATO bombed Yugoslavia.D.Milosevic was arrested.B第三篇/BThe World CupThis summers World Cup competition will see teams competing to play the worlds best foot- ball. But the football th

47、ey play will not all be of the same kind. The fans expect different styles of play from Brazil, Germany, or Italy.What makes Brazilian football Brazilian? Our style of playing football contrasts with the Europeans because of a combination of qualities of surprise, accuracy and good judgment. This st

48、yle has won Brazil five world cups. Yet many Brazilian fans only count four of these victories. In 1994, the team abandoned this style for modern, scientific training and tactics. The team won the cup, but in a boring way.The Italians think differently. “To many Italians, the score 0-0 has a gloriou

49、s quality, suggesting perfection,“ says the British football writer Simon Kuper. In the Italian culture, the idea of face is very important. This is why Italian teams are traditionally built around strong defenses. The Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff once said that Italian teams never exactly beat you. Its just that