[外语类试卷]专业英语八级（阅读）模拟试卷156及答案与解析.doc

1、专业英语八级（阅读）模拟试卷 156及答案与解析 SECTION A MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS In this section there are several passages followed by fourteen multiple-choice questions. For each multiple-choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A , B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. 0 (1) J

2、oseph was an elderly, nay, an old man: very old, perhaps, though hale and sinewy. “The Lord helps us!“ he soliloquised in an undertone of peevish displeasure, while relieving me of my horse: looking, meantime, in my face so sourly that I charitably conjectured he must have need of divine aid to dige

3、st his dinner, and his pious ejaculation had no reference to my unexpected advent. (2) Wuthering Heights is the name of Mr. Heathcliffs dwelling. “Wuthering“ being a significant provincial adjective, descriptive of the atmospheric tumult to which its station is exposed in stormy weather. Pure, braci

4、ng ventilation they must have up there at all times, indeed; one may guess the power of the north wind blowing over the edge, by the excessive slant of a few stunted firs at the end of the house; and by a range of gaunt thorns all stretching their limbs one way, as if craving alms of the sun. Happil

5、y, the architect had foresight to build it strong: the narrow windows are deeply set in the wall, and the corners defended with large jutting stones. (3) Before passing the threshold, I paused to admire a quantity of grotesque carving lavished over the front, and especially about the principal door;

6、 above which, among a wilderness of crumbling griffins and shameless little boys, I detected the date “1500,“ and the name “ Hareton Earnshaw. “ I would have made a few comments, and requested a short history of the place from the surly owner; but his attitude at the door appeared to demand my speed

7、y entrance, or complete departure, and I had no desire to aggravate his impatience previous to inspecting the penetralium. (4) One step brought us into the family sitting-room, without any introductory lobby or passage: they call it here “the house“ preeminently. It includes kitchen and parlour, gen

8、erally; but I believe at Wuthering Heights the kitchen is forced to retreat altogether into another quarter; at least I distinguished a chatter of tongues, and a clatter of culinary utensils (厨房用具 ), deep within; and I observed no signs of roasting, boiling, or baking, about the huge fireplace; nor

9、any glitter of copper saucepans and tin cullenders (滤锅 ) on the walls. One end, indeed, reflected splendidly both light and heat from ranks of immense pewter dishes, interspersed with silver jugs and tankards, towering row after row, on a vast oak dresser, to the very roof. The latter had never been

10、 under-drawn: its entire anatomy lay bare to an inquiring eye, except where a frame of wood laden with oatcakes and clusters of legs of beef, mutton, and ham, concealed it. Above the chimney were sundry villainous old guns, and a couple of horse-pistols: and, by way of ornament, three gaudily-painte

11、d canisters disposed along its ledge. The floor was of smooth, white stone; the chairs, high-backed, primitive structures, painted green: one or two heavy black ones lurking in the shade. In an arch under the dresser reposed a huge, liver-coloured bitch pointer, surrounded by a swarm of squealing pu

12、ppies; and other dogs haunted other recesses. (5) The apartment and furniture would have been nothing extraordinary as belonging to a homely, northern farmer, with a stubborn countenance, and stalwart limbs set out to advantage in knee-breeches and gaiters (绑 腿 ). Such an individual seated in his ar

13、m-chair, his mug of ale (啤酒 ) frothing on the round table before him, is to be seen in any circuit of five or six miles among these hills, if you go at the right time after dinner. But Mr. Heathcliff forms a singular contrast to his abode and style of living. He is a dark-skinned gipsy in aspect, in

14、 dress and manners a gentleman: that is, as much a gentleman as many a country squire; rather slovenly, perhaps, yet not looking amiss with his negligence, because he has an erect and handsome figure; and rather morose. Possibly, some people might suspect him of a degree of under-bred pride; I have

15、a sympathetic chord within that tells me it is nothing of the sort: I know, by instinct, his reserve springs from an aversion to showy displays of feeling to manifestations of mutual kindliness. Hell love and hate equally under cover, and esteem it a species of impertinence to be loved or hated agai

16、n. No, Im running on too fast: I bestow my own attributes over-liberally on him. Mr. Heathcliff may have entirely dissimilar reasons for keeping his hand out of the way when he meets a would-be acquaintance, to those which actuate me. Let me hope my constitution is almost peculiar: my dear mother us

17、ed to say I should never have a comfortable home; and only last summer I proved myself perfectly unworthy of one. (6) While enjoying a month of fine weather at the sea-coast, I was thrown into the company of a most fascinating creature; a real goddess in my eyes, as long as she took no notice of me.

18、 I “never told my love“ vocally; still, if looks have language, the merest idiot might have guessed I was over head and ears: she understood me at last, and looked a return the sweetest of all imaginable looks. And what did I do? I confess it with shame shrunk icily into myself, like a snail; at eve

19、ry glance retired colder and farther; till finally the poor innocent was led to doubt her own senses, and, overwhelmed with confusion at her supposed mistake, persuaded her mamma to decamp. By this curious turn of disposition I have gained the reputation of deliberate heartlessness; how undeserved,

20、I alone can appreciate. (7)I took a seat at the end of the hearthstone opposite that towards which my landlord advanced, and filled up an interval of silence by attempting to caress the canine mother, who had left her nursery, and was sneaking wolfishly to the back of my legs, her lip curled up, and

21、 her white teeth watering for a snatch. My caress provoked a long, guttural gnarl. 1 The phrase “as if craving alms of the sun“ in Para. 2 is used as a(n) _. （ A） simile （ B） metaphor （ C） analogy （ D） hyperbole 2 What can be inferred from Para. 3 about the author? （ A） He found a date and a name on

22、 the door. （ B） He had planned to express his opinions. （ C） He listened to a brief introduction of the history of the house. （ D） He was welcomed to the house. 3 Which of the following statements about the sitting-room can be inferred from Para. 4? （ A） It is just behind the principal door. （ B） It

23、 is like other sitting-rooms. （ C） It is filled with voices and lights. （ D） It is the place to make food. 4 It can be inferred from Para. 7 that the author is a_. （ A） tenant （ B） visitor （ C） dog trainer （ D） land owner 4 (1) After a long day at the office, many of us find ourselves taking out our

24、 stress on friends, children, or significant others. And if were not careful, we allow our work stress to become home stress, often at the expense of our families and relationships or our health. (2) In the U. K. the Health and Safety Executive found that 43% of days lost to illness were stress-rela

25、ted. Another study, by the American Psychological Association (APA), found that the two most common stressors among those surveyed were work and money, and the incidence of stress often results in irritability, anger, nervousness, and anxiousness all behavior that can cause tension when brought home

26、 after work. (3) Weve previously written about how couples can help each other cope with professional stress. But even couples who cope well together can become overwhelmed if work stress becomes too prominent an element of their relationship. (4) How can you minimize the impact that work stress has

27、 on your relationship with your significant other, family, and friends? Below are five tips for keeping work stress from becoming home stress. (5) Confine your work to particular times and locations. A study by Scott Schieman of the University of Toronto found that 50% of people bring their work hom

28、e and that incidence of work-life interference are higher among those who “hold professional jobs with more authority, decision-making latitude, pressure, and longer hours. “ In todays ever-connected world, many of us are expected to be on 24/7 and work full-time or part-time from home. When Jackie

29、was a counselor, she often was called to meet clients in moments of crisis at all hours of the day. When John was a management consultant, he often was on his laptop working late into the evenings. But if work is constantly seeping into your home life, the stresses of work will too. (6) So leave you

30、r work at the office. Make a rule to work from home only in exceptional circumstances, and keep work folders, computers, and notebooks at your desk. If thats not feasible for your position, designate a few hours each day for home life only an hour during dinner or bedtime with the kids when you can

31、eliminate distractions and focus on family. If you work at home, dont bring your laptop to bed or use it on your couch. Work in an office or a specified workspace. Doing this will mentally help you shut off work when you leave the room, giving you an incentive to work as efficiently as possible rath

32、er than lingering over tasks. (7) Develop good mobile device habits. Perhaps the most common way in which work distraction seeps into a persons relationships today is through smartphones. Have you ever finally decompressed in an evening only to look at your email, see something alarming, and become

33、stressed? The average person now checks their phone 46 times per day, spending nearly five hours per day on mobile devices, leading 30% of users to consider their smartphones a “leash. “ (8) Develop good habits and rules that keep your tablets and phones from tethering you to work. Keep two separate

34、 mobile phones one for work and one for personal use and leave the work phone in an out-of-the-way place (or turned off) on nights and weekends. And never check your work email in the hour or two prior to bed. Multiple studies have found that staring at a phone before bed can negatively impact your

35、brains ability to prepare for sleep, and sleep deprivation is linked closely to stress. When on vacation, lock work-related mobile devices in the hotel safe and check them only at predetermined times. (9) Establish a good support network. Significant others can be amazing partners in dealing with st

36、ress. But to place all your work stress on a spouse or partner is unfair to them and dangerous to your relationship. Develop a support network of friends and mentors who can help you manage your professional stress so that it isnt the burden solely of your significant other. The APA survey reference

37、d above noted lower stress levels in people with a strong social support network. Having people to lean on in times of stress can increase your ability to cope with problems independent of your network, as being supported increases autonomy and self-esteem. (10) Have an end-of-work habit. Sometimes

38、your brain needs a signal to prepare you for time at home. Its even better if this signal can help you decompress. For example, John uses his afternoon commute to unwind taking a more scenic route home, listening to music or the news, and giving himself time to switch gears for family life. Others w

39、eve spoken to have mentioned hitting the gym, running, meditating, and other rituals. Think about what helps you unwind, and find space in your schedule for this habitparticularly at the end of a long day at work so that when you return home youre free of the baggage thats built up throughout the da

40、y. (11) Create a third space. When professionals have families, their entire lives can revolve around their responsibilities at work and at home. Busy executives run home to help with kids changing diapers or shuttling preteens to soccer games or to do the little things that keep a home humming, lik

41、e laundry, yard work, or cooking. But having a third space outside of work and home can help enormously with stress management. (12) Each partner in a relationship should maintain habits and times that allow them to explore their interests, relax and seek fulfillment, and find space outside of home

42、and work. These spaces are different for everyone quiet cafes, book clubs, trout streams, karate classes, poker nights but they are important for maintaining our identities and our sense of peace. Make the sacrifice of offering your partner a third space to find themselves, maintain their friendship

43、s, and explore their interests, and ask that they do the same for you. Third spaces mean no person runs from responsibility to responsibility without having time to breathe. (13) Work stress can be a challenge for home life. Learning to manage stress by working with your partner to cope and by keepi

44、ng some of your professional stress outside the house can contribute to better relationships and better physical and mental health. 5 What does the word “incidence“ in Para. 2 mean? （ A） Abstinence. （ B） Consequence. （ C） Impotence. （ D） Occurrence. 6 To avoid turning work stress into home stress, t

45、he author does NOT put forward suggestions about_. （ A） the time of home life （ B） the use of cell phone （ C） the support from online friends （ D） the relaxation after one days work 7 According to Scott Schieman, the following are factors increasing the possibility of work-life conflict EXCEPT_. （ A

46、） power （ B） ones decision-making ability （ C） stress （ D） work hours 8 What is the benefit of working in a designated area at home? （ A） You can have more time to spend with children. （ B） You can stop working outside the work area. （ C） You can expedite the tasks as far as possible. （ D） You can i

47、mprove the quality of work. 9 Which of the following places can be categorized into a third space? （ A） A classroom in which you learn flower arrangement. （ B） Your backyard in which you take a nap. （ C） The teahouse at which you work as a part-time cashier. （ D） The office water cooler at which you

48、 have a gossip. 9 (1) Which would you prefer to be: a medieval monarch or a modern office-worker? The king has armies of servants. He wears the finest silks and eats the richest foods. But he is also a martyr to toothache. He is prone to fatal infections. It takes him a week by carriage to travel be

49、tween palaces. And he is tired of listening to the same jesters (小丑 ). Life as a 21st-century office drone looks more appealing once you think about modern dentistry, antibiotics, air travel, smartphones and YouTube. (2) The question is more than just a parlour game. It shows how tricky it is to compare living standards over time. Yet such comparisons are not just routinely made, but rely heavily on a single metric (衡量标准 ): gross domestic product (GDP). This one number has become shorthand for material well-being, even though i