职称英语综合类C级真题2014年及答案解析.doc

1、职称英语综合类 C 级真题 2014 年及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、第一部分：词汇选项(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.His heart gave a sudden leap/U when he saw her. （分数：1.00）A.hopeB.jumpC.silenceD.life2.Several windows had been smashed. （分数：1.00）A.cleanedB.replacedC.brokenD.fixed3.The AIDS convention will be held in Glasgow. （分数：1.00）A.p

2、artyB.conferenceC.celebrationD.union4.My principal concern is to get the job done fast. （分数：1.00）A.mainB.seriousC.deepD.particular5.Im sure Ill able to amuse myself for a few hours. （分数：1.00）A.treatB.holdC.entertainD.keep6.Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. （分数：1.00）A.extraB.fineC.winterD.

3、outdoor7.The new service helped boost pre-tax profits by 10%. （分数：1.00）A.proveB.considerC.increaseD.double8.They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. （分数：1.00）A.proveB.considerC.discoverD.imagine9.He made a number of rude remarks about the food. （分数：1.00）A.signsB.mannersC.no

4、isesD.comments10.Lack of space forbids further treatment of the topic here. （分数：1.00）A.preventsB.receivesC.deserversD.accepts11.The worst agonies of the war were now beginning. （分数：1.00）A.partsB.painsC.aspectsD.results12.His knowledge of French is fair. （分数：1.00）A.quite goodB.very usefulC.very limit

5、edD.rather special13.The book raised a storm of controversy. （分数：1.00）A.damageB.voiceC.argumentD.doubt14.Afterwards there was just a feeling of let-down. （分数：1.00）A.excitementB.angerC.calmD.disappointment15.Some comments are just inviting trouble. （分数：1.00）A.keeping out ofB.getting intoC.asking forD

6、suffering from二、第二部分：阅读判断(总题数：1，分数：7.00)The Most Wonderful Islands The Palm Islands are the largest artificial islands in the world and are under construction in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates on which major commercial and residential infrastructure will be constructed. They are being developed

7、 as tourist, leisure, and residential resorts, and will increase the coastline of the country by 120 kilometres. After four years of planning and careful consideration of the environmental issues, construction started in 2001. Dutch engineers with experience of reclaiming land from the sea were empl

8、oyed in the building of the first two islands. The site for all three islands is an area of the sea where the water is not very deep. Sand is taken from the seabed and sprayed into the construction site. Although the shallow water facilitates this process, the islands are still very exposed to the c

9、urrents and tidal movements of the sea. Rocks are used to hold the sand in place resulting in a large crescent(月状的)structure. This acts as a breakwater and protects the islands from the sea. The first two islands are in the shape of date palm trees and consist of a trunk and 17 fronds, or leaves, co

10、ming off the trunk. The first island, named Palm Jumeirah, has three five-star hotels in the trunk, and luxury homes in the leaves. It is astonishing that when these homes went on sale in 2004, they were all sold within three days. The second palm Jebel Ali, was started in 2002 and is designed to be

11、 an entertainment centre. Six marinas(小游艇船坞) are planned, with a water theme park, and home built on stilts(桩柱) in the water. The Palm Deira is planned to be the largest of the three islands, with a length of 14 km and a width of 8.5 km, an area larger than the city of Paris. It will consist of resi

12、dential properties, marinas, shopping malls, sports facilities, and clubs. These will be open to both residents and tourists. More artificial islands, the World Islands, are now being constructed near the Palm Jumeirah. They consist of 300 private islands grouped into the shape of the continents of

13、the world and will be used for estates, private homes, community islands, and resorts. Unquestionably, these artificial islands are one of the wonders of the modern world. They will also maintain Dubais status as one of the leading tourist destinations in the region. （分数：7.00）(1).Some Dutch engineer

14、s are experienced in reclaiming land from the sea.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(2).The islands are being built in the deep water of the sea. （分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(3).Rocks for building the breakwater were taken from the World of Islands. （分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mention

15、ed(4).All the luxury homes on Palm Jumeirah were sold. （分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(5).The water theme park in Jebel Ali will attract more tourists. （分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(6).The Palm Deira will be the same size as Paris. （分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(7).The world

16、Islands are bigger than the Palm Jumeirah. （分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned三、第三部分：概括大意与完成句子(总题数：1，分数：8.00)Body Language in the United States 1. Most people shake hands and make eye contact when they meet people for the first time. Among very good friends, a woman may give another woman a littl

17、e hug, and a man may kiss a woman quickly on the cheek. Males dont usually hug one another: however, this is changing. Men usually shake hands with the right hand. Sometimes they use the left hand to either cover the handshake or lightly hold the other persons arm. This shows greater warmth and frie

18、ndship. Most people wave hello or good -bye by extending the arm palm facing outward, and twisting the hand al the wrist. Another way is to raise the arm, palm outward, and move the whole arm and hand back and forth. This is important to know because in many other countries, the same movements mean

19、no”. 2. When people are waiting in a public place, such as the post office, they usually form lines. Some people get angry and complain if someone pushes their way into a line or jumps ahead of other people. Moreover, many women like men to open doors for them. They also like men to give up their s

20、eats on public transportation. However, some women do not like this type of behavior. They feel that men and women should be treated in the same way. 3. In the United States, its important to make direct eye contact in business and social situations. If you dont make eye contact, people will probabl

21、y think that you are bored or not interested. If there is silence in these situations, people usually try to make conservation. Periods of silence make many people uncomfortable. People in the United States usually stand about one arms length away from each other while talking or standing together.

22、This space is called “the comfort zone”. 4. In the United States, mothers sometimes show that they are angry with children by shaking an index finger at them. People may show that they like children by patting them on the top of the head. （分数：8.00）(1).A. Body language with children B. Body language

23、for greeting and good-bye C. Body language in public places D. Impolite body language E. Body language in business and social life F. Use of silence Paragraph 1（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(2).Paragraph 2 （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(3).Paragraph 3（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(4).Paragraph 4（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(5).A.publ

24、ic transportation B.the handshake C.a business meeting D.line of people E.her kids F.long period of silence When men shake hands, they sometimes use the left hand to cover（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(6).Some women dont want men to give up their seats on （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(7).People usually make eye cont

25、act with each other during （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.(8).An angry mother sometimes shakes an index finger at （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.F._四、第四部分：阅读理解(总题数：3，分数：45.00)第一篇 Taking Pictures of the World Annie Griffiths Belt is a National Geographic photographer. She has worked for National Geographic since 1978, and

26、 has taken pictures on almost every continent in the world. In fact, Antarctica is the only continent Belt hasnt seen yet. Belts photographs are well known for their beauty and high quality. They also reflect very different cultures and regions of the world. Belt has photographed the ancient city of

27、 Petra, Jordan, as well as the green landscapes of the Lake District in England. Recently, her pictures appeared in a book about undeveloped natural places in North America. Everywhere that Belt goes, she takes pictures of people. Belt has found ways to connect with people of all ages and nationalit

28、ies even when she does not speak their language. “The greatest privilege of my job is being allowed into peoples lives,” she has said. “The camera is like a passport, and I am often overwhelmed(激动得不知所措) by how quickly people welcome me!” Knowing how to break the ice has helped to make Belt a success

29、ful photographer, but experts say that anyone can learn to connect with new people. When people speak the same language, greetings and small talk can make strangers feel more comfortable with each other. When people dont speak the same language, a smile is very helpful. Having something in common ca

30、n also help break the ice. For example, Belt has traveled with her two children, so when she takes pictures of children, they all have that family connection in common. Even bad weather can help people to connect when they are experiencing it together. Belt has some advice if you are thinking about

31、a career in photography. You can volunteer to take pictures for a local organization that cant afford to hire a professional photographer. You can also take a good, honest look at your best photographs. If youre a real photographer, your photos are good because of your personal and technical skills.

32、 Belt also recommends studying and learning from photos taken by professional photographers. Remember, the next time you look at a beautiful photograph, you might be looking at the work of Annie Griffiths Belt. And the next time you meet a new person, dont be afraid to break the ice. The connection

33、you make could be very rewarding. （分数：15.00）(1).Belts photographs are praised for all of the following EXCEPT （分数：3.00）A.their good qualityB.different culturesC.various shapesD.their beauty(2).The word “privilege” in Paragraph 3 means （分数：3.00）A.advantage.B.responsibility.C.part.D.coverage.(3).The s

34、entence “the camera is like a passport” in Paragraph 3 implies （分数：3.00）A.a photographer can visit a foreign country without a passport.B.customs officials like taking pictures.C.good camera can make others accept you quickly.D.taking pictures can help meet people in different places.(4).In the four

35、th paragraph, the author mainly discusses how to （分数：3.00）A.greet strangers of different cultures.B.have family connection in common.C.get on well with people in bad weather.D.break the ice in communication.(5).Belt suggests that those who want to be a photographer should （分数：3.00）A.know how to conn

36、ect with othersB.volunteer to break the ice in conversation.C.learn from the professionals works.D.take pictures of different regions.第二篇 Approaches to Understanding Intelligences It pays to be smart, but we are not all smart in the same way .You may be a talented musician, but you might not be a go

37、od reader . Each of us is different . Psychologists disagree about what is intelligence and what are talents or personal abilities .Psychologists have two different views on intelligence .Some believe there is one general intelligence .Others believe there are many different intelligences . Some psy

38、chologists say there is one type of intelligence that can be measured with IQ tests .These psychologists support their view with research that concludes that people who do well on one kind of test for mental ability do well on other tests .They do well on tests using words ,numbers or pictures. They

39、 do well on individual or group tests ,and written or oral tests .Those who do poorly on one test ,do the same on all tests . Studies of the brain show that there is a biological basis for general intelligence .The brain of intelligence people use less energy during problem solving .The brain waves

40、of people with higher intelligence show a quicker reaction .Some researchers conclude that differences in intelligence result from differences in the speed and effectiveness of information processing by the brain . Howard Gardner , a psychologist at the Harvard School of Education ,has four children

41、 .He believes that all children are different and shouldnt be tested by one intelligence test .Although Gardner believes general intelligence exists , he doesnt think it tells much about the talents of a person outside of formal schooling .He think that the human mind has different intelligences .Th

42、ese intelligences allow us to solve the kinds of problems we are presented with in life .Each of us has different abilities within these intelligences .Gardner believes that the purpose of school should be to encourage development of all of our intelligences . Gardner says that his theory is based o

43、n biology .For example ,when one part of the Brain is injured ,other parts of the brain still work .People who cannot talk because of Brain damage can still sing .So ,there is not just one intelligence to lose .Gardner has identified 8 different kinds of intelligence; linguistic, mathematical, spati

44、al, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, body-kinesthetic(身体动觉的),and naturalistic . （分数：15.00）(1).What is the main idea of this passage ? （分数：3.00）A.The importance of intelligence .B.The development of intelligence tests .C.How to understand intelligence .D.How to become intelligent .(2).Which of

45、the following statements is true concerning general intelligence ? （分数：3.00）A.People doing well on one type of intelligence test do well on other tests .B.Most intelligent people do well on some intelligence tests .C.Intelligent people do not do well on group tests .D.Intelligent people do better on

46、 written tests than on oral tests .(3).Gardner believes that _ . （分数：3.00）A.all children are alike .B.children should take one intelligence test .C.there is no general intelligence .D.children have different intelligences .(4).According to Gardner, schools should _ . （分数：3.00）A.promote development o

47、f all intelligences .B.test students IQs .C.train students who do poorly on tests .D.focus on finding the most intelligent students .(5).Gardner thinks that his theory has a _ . （分数：3.00）A.musical foundation .B.biological foundation .C.intrapersonal foundation .D.linguistic foundation .第三篇 Alaska In

48、 1959 Americans welcomed Alaska into the Union as the 49th state, symbolizing a change of attitude from that held in 1867, when the peninsula(半岛) was purchased from Russia. Then, most Americans had little interest in 1 ,500 ,000 square kilometers “of icebergs and polar bears”一 beyond Canadas western

49、 borders, far from the settled areas of the United States. In those sections of the state which lie above the Arctic Circle, Alaska still is a land of icebergs and polar bears. Ice masses lie buried in the earth. From early May until early August, the midnight sun never sets on this flat, treeless region, but the sun cannot melt the icy soil more than two-thirds of a meter down. Alaska is Americas largest state, but only about 325,000