1、2007年职称英语（综合类） B级真题试卷及答案与解析 一、 词汇选项 (第 1-15题，每题 1分，共 15分 ) 下面每个句子中均有 1个词或短语在括号中，请为每处括号部分的词汇或短语确定 1个意义最为接近选项。 1 I have been trying to quit smoking. （ A） give up （ B） pick up （ C） build up （ D） take up 2 Relief workers were shocked by what they saw. （ A） moved （ B） touched （ C） surprised （ D） worried
2、3 The weather is a constant subject of conversation in Britain. （ A） question （ B） problem （ C） title （ D） topic 4 This is not typical of English,but is a feature of the Chinese language. （ A） particular （ B） characteristic （ C） remarkable （ D） idiomatic 5 It is virtually impossible to persuade him
3、to apply for the job. （ A） simply （ B） almost （ C） totally （ D） completely 6 These are defensive behavior patterns which derive from our fears. （ A） stem （ B） rely （ C） develop （ D） grow 7 Only a small minority of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves or others. （ A） easy （ B） possible （ C）
4、 likely （ D） difficult 8 They have the capability to destroy the enemy in a few days. （ A） possibility （ B） necessity （ C） ability （ D） probability 9 We have never seen such gorgeous hills. （ A） beautiful （ B） stretching （ C） spreading （ D） rolling 10 The leaves have been swept into huge heaps. （ A）
5、 loads （ B） layers （ C） pyramids （ D） piles 11 The news will horrify everyone. （ A） attract （ B） terrify （ C） tempt （ D） excite 12 The article sketched the major events of the decade. （ A） described （ B） offered （ C） outlined （ D） presented 13 I wont tolerate that kind of behavior. （ A） bear （ B） re
6、ceive （ C） admit （ D） take 14 Their style of playing football is utterly different. （ A） barely （ B） scarcely （ C） hardly （ D） totally 15 Her sister urged her to apply for the job. （ A） advised （ B） caused （ C） forced （ D） promised 二、 阅读判断 (第 16-22 题，每题 1分，共 7分 ) 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
7、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。 16 Scotland: A Land of Wisdom In the 1740s, the famous French philosopher Voltaire said “We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilization.” Thats not a bad advertisement for any country when it comes to attracting people to search for a fi
8、rst-class education. According to the American author Arthur Herman, the Scots invented the modern world itself. He argues that Scottish thinkers and intellectuals worked out many of the most important ideas on which modern life depends-everything from the scientific method to market economics. Thei
9、r ideas did not just spread among intellectuals, but to those people in business, government and the sciences who actually shaped the Western world. It all started during the period that historians call the Scottish Enlightenment(启蒙运动 ),which is usually seen as taking place between the years 1740 an
10、d 1800.Before that, philosophy was mainly concerned with religion. For the thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, the proper study of humanity was mankind itself. Their reasoning was practical. For the philosopher David Hume, humanity was the right subject for philosophy because we can examine huma
11、n behavior and so find real evidence of how people think and feel. And from that we can make judgments about the societies we live in and make concrete suggestions about how they can be improved, for universal benefit. Humes enquiry into the nature of knowledge laid the foundations for the scientifi
12、c method-the pursuit of truth through experiment. His friend and fellow resident of Edinburgh, Adam Smith, famously applied the study of mankind to the ways in which mankind does business. Trade, he argued, was a form of information. In pursuing our own interests through trading in markets, we all c
13、ome to benefit each other. Smiths idea has dominated modern views of economics. It also has wide applications. He was one of the philosophers to point out that nations can become rich, free and powerful through peace, trade and invention. Although the Scottish Enlightenment ended a long time ago, th
14、e ideas which evolved at that time still underpin(构成 的基础 )our theories of human exchange and enquiry. It also exists in Scotland itself in an educational tradition that combines academic excellence with orientation(方向 ). 16 Scotland is the right place to receive a first-class education. （ A） Right （
15、 B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 17 According to Arthur Herman, the Scots developed many important ideas which modern life depends on. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 18 Philosophers had come to know the importance of studying humanity even before the Scottish Enlightenment took place. （ A） Rig
16、ht （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 19 David Hume was the first philosopher to study mankind. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 20 Smiths idea has extensive applications. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 21 Our current theories of human exchange and enquiry have nothing to do with the id
17、eas developed during the Scottish Enlightenment. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 22 Smith died in 1800. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 三、 概括大意与完成句子 (第 23-30题，每题 1分，共 8分 ) 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段每段选择一个最佳标题； (2)第 27-30 题要求从所给的 6个选项中为每个句子确定一个最佳选项。 23 Things to
18、 Know about the UK 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 the
19、 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
20、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 Easyjet and Rynnair fly domestically. Trains can deliver you very efficiently from one m
21、ajor 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 usual
22、ly 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 ch
23、ips 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 Englis
24、h food 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 gath
25、er with 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. 23 A. Education B. People C. Transport D. Drinks E. Food F. Nightlife 23 Paragraph 2 _ 24 Paragraph 3 _ 25
26、Paragraph 4 _ 26 Paragraph 5 _ 27 A. faster but more expensive than buses B. both ancient and modern C. humorous and hospitable D. cheap and efficient E. traditional and famous F. clever and hardworking 27 The UK is a country that is _. 28 The British people are _. 29 Coaches in the UK are _. 30 Fis
27、h and chips are _. 四、 阅读理解 (第 31-45 题，每题 3分，共 45分 ) 下面有 3篇短文后有 5 道题。请根据短文内容，为每题选 1个最佳选项。 31 A Debate on the English Language A measure declaring English the national language is under intense debate in the United States. The US Senate passed two declarations last week. One calls English the nations
28、official language and the other says it is the “common and unifying(统一的 )”tongue. But Americans found themselves divided on the issue. Since people worldwide know that most Americans speak only English, many cant understand why the issue is so controversial(有争议的 ). “The discussion is related to fear
29、s of immigration issues,” says Dick Tucker, a social scientist at Pittsburghs Carnegie Mellon University. “Its related to a worry about the changing demography(人口统计 )of the US. Its a worry about who will continue to have political and economic influence.” In fact, the notion of protecting the langua
30、ge has been kicked around almost since the nations founding. John Adams lobbied(游说 )in 1780 for the creation of a national academy to correct and improve the English language. But his proposal died, since lawmakers saw it as a royalist(保皇主义者 )attempt to define personal behavior. Since then, the coun
31、try hasnt had a national language, but the idea of recognizing the special status of English lived on. The emotions surrounding language resurface(再次浮现 )not because people feel comfortable with English. It is more about the discomfort many Americans feel with the new languages, says Walt Wolfram, a
32、professor at North Carolina State University. “Language is never about language,” he says. According to the 2000 US Census Bureau report, of 209 million Americans over 18 years old,172 million speak only English at home. About 37 million speak languages other than English. Among them, 6.5 million sp
33、eak poor English and 3.1 million dont speak English at all. 31 What are the two declarations concerned with? （ A） The status of the English language. （ B） The protection of new languages. （ C） The rights to speak ones mother tongue. （ D） The improvement of the English language. 32 Who suggested in t
34、he 18th century that English should be protected? （ A） Walt Wolfram. （ B） John Adams. （ C） Royalists. （ D） Dick Tucker. 33 Which of the following is the current debate NOT related to? （ A） The immigration issues. （ B） The changing demography. （ C） The worry about the new languages. （ D） The USs mili
35、tary strength. 34 Which statement is true according to the 2000 US Census Bureau report? （ A） 172 million Americans speak only English in their work places. （ B） 37 million Americans speak English. （ C） 209 million Americans are above the age of 18 . （ D） 6.5 million Americans speak good English. 35
36、 The phrase“kicked around”(paragraph 4)could be best replaced by （ A） “invented”. （ B） “formed”. （ C） “shaped”. （ D） “discussed”. 36 Kobe Bryant After 10 seasons wearing the No 8 on his back, Kobe Bryant will become No 24 next season. The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers
37、super guard last week has become a hot topic for debate. Bryant wore No 24 when he was in early high school, but he changed to No 33 in his senior year. He switched to No 8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996,and has not been changed since. Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the
38、 end of the play-offs(季后赛 ).So guessing Bryants motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper columnists(专栏作家 ). There are all kinds of speculations. Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind and have a fresh start. He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himsel
39、f and not the team as a whole. Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan. Jordan was famous for his No 23 jersey(运动衫 ).Some, such as NBC Sport columnist Michael Ventre, argue that it is “all about money”. Bryant will make more money by selling new jerseys to his fans. Som
40、e speculations are more about fun. For example, there is an opinion that Kobe is actually just a diehard(非常执著的 )fan of the popular TV drama “24”. All this talk has turned the number change into a major issue. It seems that there is a lot of fuss(大惊小怪 )over something that should be pretty simple. Jer
41、sey numbers have their own special significance in American sports, especially basketball. Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with that number for the rest of their career. When a great player retires, his team will honor him by retiring his number. To some exte
42、nt, the jersey is the player, and the player is the jersey. Thus, when you see the famous No 23 for the Chicago Bulls, you immediately think about Michael Jordan. A No 32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille ONeal, and the Houston Rockets No 11 belongs only to Yao Ming. Lots of stories
43、are behind players jersey number selections. Jordan said that he chose No 23 because it was roughly half of 45. Jordans elder brother wore the No 45 in college. Yao Ming once revealed that the No 11 stands for two people in love-meaning him and his girlfriend Ye Li. 36 Which team has Bryant played f
44、or? （ A） The Los Angeles Lakers. （ B） The Houston Rockets. （ C） The Chicago Bulls. （ D） The Miami Heats. 37 How long has Bryant been wearing No 8? （ A） Since he started to play basketball. （ B） For ten seasons. （ C） Since he entered high school. （ D） Since he left the Lakers. 38 Which of the followi
45、ng is NOT a speculation about Bryants motive to change his number,according to this passage? （ A） He wants to leave his past behind and have a fresh start. （ B） He wants to compare himself to Jordan. （ C） He wants to earn more money. （ D） He wants to show that he is a man of great importance. 39 Why
46、 did Jordan choose No 23? （ A） Because that number would make him famous. （ B） Because that number would make his fans miss him. （ C） Because that number was related to the number his brother once wore. （ D） Because that number was easy to remember. 40 What does the number Yao Ming chose stand for?
47、（ A） Two long legs. （ B） Two strong arms. （ C） Two people in love. （ D） Two big countries. 41 Trying to Find a Parther One of the most striking findings of a recent poll in the UK is that of the people interviewed, one in two believes that it is becoming more difficult to meet someone to start a fam
48、ily with. Why are many finding it increasingly difficult to start and sustain intimate relationships? Does modern life really make it harder to fall in love? Or are we making it harder for ourselves? It is certainly the case today that contemporary couples benefit in different ways from relationship
49、s. 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 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
