1、2009年职称英语（综合类） A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 Why cant you stop your (eternal) complaining? （ A） everlasting （ B） long （ C） temporary （ D） boring 2 Hundreds of buildings were (wrecked) by the earthquake. （ A） shaken （ B） damaged （ C） fa
2、llen （ D） jumped 3 These paintings are considered by many to be (authentic). （ A） faithful （ B） royal （ C） genuine （ D） sincere 4 Many economists have given in to the fatal (lure) of mathematics. （ A） attraction （ B） simplicity （ C） power （ D） rigor 5 Ten years after the event, her death still remai
3、ns a (puzzle). （ A） mist （ B） fog （ C） mystery （ D） secret 6 John was (irritated) by the necessity for polite conversation. （ A） annoyed （ B） troubled （ C） angered （ D） aroused 7 Academic records cannot be (duplicated). （ A） borrowed （ B） purchased （ C） rewritten （ D） copied 8 The emphasis on the im
4、portance of education has (spurred) scientific research. （ A） fastened （ B） encouraged （ C） raised （ D） initiated 9 We have (ample) money for the journey. （ A） some （ B） little （ C） extra （ D） enough 10 The doctors pills worked (marvels) for me. （ A） patients （ B） miracles （ C） illness （ D） recovery
5、 11 Marys (perpetual) moaning nearly drove me mad. （ A） monotonous （ B） endless （ C） serious （ D） bitter 12 It was hard to say why the man deserved such (shabby) treatment. （ A） old （ B） unforgettable （ C） funny （ D） unfair 13 You didnt (adhere) to these principles. （ A） follow （ B） order （ C） prove
6、 （ D） handle 14 The farmers also want to use the water to irrigate the (barren) land. （ A） empty （ B） hairless （ C） bare （ D） smooth 15 Anyone who wants to apply for a loan need read the following (specifications). （ A） expressions （ B） warnings （ C） instructions （ D） advertisements 二、 阅读判断 (第 16-22
7、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 Keep on Fighting Turning once again to the question of invasion, I would observe that there has never been a period in all these long centuries of which we boast when an absolute guarantee
8、against invasion, still less against serious raids, could have been given to our people. In the days of Napoleon the same wind which would have carried his transports across the Channel might have driven away the blockading (封锁 ) fleet. There was always the chance, and it is that chance which has ex
9、cited and befooled (愚弄 ) the imaginations of many continental tyrants. Many are the tales that are told. We are assured that novel methods will be adopted, and when we see the originality of malice (怨恨 ), the ingenuity of aggression, which our enemy displays, we may certainly prepare ourselves for e
10、very kind of novel stratagem (战略 ) and every kind of brutal and treacherous (奸诈 )maneuver (花招 ). I think that no idea is so outlandish (古怪的 ) that it should not be considered and viewed with a searching, but at the same time, I hope, with a steady eye. We must never forget the solid assurances of se
11、a power and those which belong to air power if it can be locally exercised. I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our island home, to ride o
12、ut the storm of war, and to outlive the menace (威胁 ) of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. This is the resolve of His Majestys government - every man of them. This is the will of parliament and the nation. The British Empire and
13、the French republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous states have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gest
14、apo and all the odious (可憎的 ) apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag (变弱 ) or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost mig
15、ht be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills, we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated (征服 ) and starving,
16、 then our empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in Gods good time, the new world, with its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old. 16 Throughout Britains history, there has been no guarantee that an invas
17、ion would not happen. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 17 Napoleon and his army once crossed the English Channel and conquered Britain. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 18 The enemy will use every means conceivable to destroy Britain. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 19 Churc
18、hill is confident that he will live longer than Hitler. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 20 The Royal Air Force will launch massive air strikes against the Germans. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 21 The British empire is so strong that it does not have to take Hitlers menace seriou
19、sly. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 22 Although many countries have been overrun by the Germans, the British people will never give in. （ 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
20、个选项中为每个句子确定一个最佳选项。 23 McGradys Spectacular Art 1 When Tracy McGrady is healthy, his play can be so beautiful that even his own teammates on the court cannot help but admire it - in the middle of a game 2 “Its hard for me, because Im a fan of basketball,“ Houston point guard (负责组织进攻的后卫 ) Rafer Alston
21、 told The Houston Chronicle (记事 ) newspaper after McGradys 44-point performance against Utah on January 5. “When hes shooting the ball like that, a lot of times Im standing there watching and, all of a sudden, the other teams getting the ball and going on a fast break (快攻 ), and Im getting yelled at
22、 by the coach.“ Indeed, McGradys body control, his energy, his shooting - watching these is like watching an artist at work, blending colors, constructing sentences, or playing music. 3 Unfortunately, McGrady, 27, hasnt always been on the job. Already this season, hes missed seven games with back sp
23、asms (痉挛 ) After Yao Ming was injured on Dec. 23, it appeared Houston would be without both of its stars. McGrady, however, returned three days later and has been playing well ever since, scoring more than 30 points in each of the last six games, as of Tuesday. Houston cant seem to get on without hi
24、m. When McGrady was injured, the Rockets won two and lost five 4 “Listen, there are only four or five people on the entire planet that can do the things he can do with the basketball,“ forward Shane Battier said of McGrady. “From a fans perspective - and were fans even though were players - its real
25、ly fun to watch him do that. From a players perspective, his game (风格 ) can affect the entire team. No question we see him, and we get excited, and that pumps us up. He keeps making shots, and suddenly it seems to become easier for everybody.“ 5 But it wont, really. Houston has just begun a tough ti
26、me. Four of the next seven games will be played away from Houston. Six of the games will be against teams with winning records. Opponents will double-team (双人看守 ) McGrady in an attempt to dull the impact of his art. Instead of watching, McGradys teammates will need to create a little art of their ow
27、n. 23 A. Necessity for the Teammates to Improve Their Own Skills B. Evaluation from Two Different Perspectives C. Spectacular Performance on the Court D. Players Houston Cant Do Without E. Yao Mings Performance F. McGradys Injury 23 Paragraph 2 _ 24 Paragraph 3 _ 25 Paragraph 4 _ 26 Paragraph 5 _ 27
28、 A. that his teammates cannot help admiring him B. that he is often yelled at by the coach C. who can play basketball so well D. because he had been injured E. if Houston hopes to win F. since he returned 27 McGrady plays basketball so we _. 28 Yao Ming missed several games_. 29 There are very few p
29、eople on the Earth_. 30 Everyone will have to contribute_. 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 Youth Emancipation in Spain The Spanish Government is so worried about the number of young adults still living with their parents that it has decided to help them leave t
30、he nest. Around 55 percent of people aged 1834 in Spain still sleep in their parents homes, says the latest report from the countrys state - run Institute of Youth. To coax(劝诱 ) young people from their homes, the Institute started a “Youth Emancipation(解放 )“ programme this month. The programme offer
31、s guidance in finding rooms and jobs. Economists blame young peoples family dependence on the precarious(不稳定的 ) labour market and increasing housing prices. Housing prices have risen 17 percent a year since 2000. Cultural reasons also contribute to the problem, say sociologists(社会学家 ). Family ties i
32、n south EuropeItaly, Portugal and Greeceare stronger than those in middle and north Europe, said Spanish sociologist Almudena Moreno Minguez in her report “The Late Emancipation of Spanish Youth. Key for Understanding“. “In general, young people in Spain firmly believe in the family as the main body
33、 around which their private life is organized“, said Minguez. In Spain - especially in the countryside, it is not uncommon to find entire groups of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews(外甥，侄子 ) all living on the same street. They regularly get together for Sunday dinner. Parents tolerance is an
34、other factor. Spanish parents accept late - night partying and are wary of setting bedtime rules. “A child can arrive home at whatever time he wants. If parents complain hell put up a fight and call the father a fascist“, said Jose Antonio Gdmez Yanez, a sociologist at Carlos III University in Madri
35、d. Mothers willingness to do childrens household chores(家务 ) worsens the problem. Dionisio Masso, a 60-year-old in Madrid, has three children in their 20s. The eldest, 28, has a girlfriend and a job. But life with mum is good. “His mum does the wash and cooks for him; in the end, he lives well“, Mas
36、so said. 31 The “Youth Emancipation“ programme aims at helping young people_. （ A） fight for freedom. （ B） live in an independent way. （ C） fight against social injustice. （ D） get rid of family responsibilities. 32 It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that family ties are stronger in Portugal than i
37、n_. （ A） Finland. （ B） Greece. （ C） Spain. （ D） Italy. 33 Young peoples family dependence can be attributed to all the following factors EXCEPT_. （ A） parents tolerance. （ B） housing problems. （ C） cultural traditions. （ D） unwillingness to get married. 34 Which of the following statements is NOT tr
38、ue of Dionisio Masso? （ A） She is 60 years old. （ B） She has a boyfriend. （ C） She has three children. （ D） She lives in Madrid. 35 The phrase “wary of“ in paragraph 8 could be best replaced by_. （ A） tired of. （ B） afraid of. （ C） cautious about. （ D） worried about. 36 Road Trip Vacations Its summe
39、r. In the United States, its the season of swimming pools, barbeques (户外烤肉 ), camping and road trips. Road trip vacations where the car journey is part of the fun are especially popular with college students, who like to explore the country on wheels. These budget trips are ideal for students who of
40、ten have plenty of free time but little money. “Ever since I went to college, Ive been traveling around a lot, exploring the country,“ said Austin Hawkins, a 19-year-old college student from New York. This summer, Hawkins and his friends have spent weekends traveling in New England. The best part ab
41、out car trips, said Hawkins, is that you can be spontaneous. “On a road trip, if you get interested in things you see along the way you can stop and explore.“ Matt Roberts, a 20-year-old student from Ohio who drove to Montreal, Canada, agrees. “With road trips you dont have to plan in advance, you c
42、an just get into a car and drive.“ Even with high gas prices, driving with friends is cheaper than flying. Roberts paid about 40 dollars for gas, but a round trip plane ticket would have cost nearly 400 dollars. Driving trips first became popular in the 1920s. Newly paved roads and improved cars mad
43、e it possible to travel longer distances. Motels (汽车旅馆 )started appearing outside cities. By the 1950s, car ownership became the norm. Construction of the US interstate (洲际的 ) highway system began in 1956 and motel and restaurant chains popped up (突然出现 ) everywhere making long distance trips easier.
44、 Today, the US has the highest car ownership rate in the world. Only 8 percent of American homes have no car, according to the most recent US census. Though many college students dont own a car, most have access to one. On many of Hawkins trips, they used a borrowed van. Hawkins most memorable road
45、trip took place over spring break. He and two friends drove from New York to New Orleans to volunteer, helping rebuild the city after Hurricane (风暴 ) Katrina hit it last July. They crossed the country in two days and slept in their car in church parking lots. Roberts road trip to Canada last winter
46、was even more eventful. Upon arriving in Montreal, they were lost in a blizzard and shivering in the -25 cold. To find their hotel, they turned on a laptop (笔记本电脑 ) and drove around in circles until they found a spot with wireless Internet coverage. “I know we should have planned better, but were yo
47、ung. Now, when I see those guys I always say: Remember when we were lost in the snow storm! Ill never forget that.“ 36 Who are road trip vacations especially popular with? （ A） College students who like to travel on wheels. （ B） Teachers who have plenty of free time but little money. （ C） Volunteers
48、 who want to help rebuild New Orleans. （ D） Americans who have no cars. 37 What will Hawkins do when he sees something interesting on a road trip? （ A） He will turn back. （ B） He will drive around. （ C） He will stop to explore. （ D） He will stop exploring. 38 When did motels suddenly appear everywhe
49、re? （ A） After the work to build the interstate highway system started. （ B） When driving trips became popular. （ C） After many roads were paved. （ D） After new cars were made. 39 Which of the following words can best describe Hawkins trip to New Orlends? （ A） Eventful. （ B） Colorful. （ C） Delightful. （ D） Unforgettable. 40 The word “blizzard“ in paragraph 12 could be best replaced by （ A） snow storm. （ B） h
