1、2011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 We need to extract the relevant financial data. （ A） store （ B） obtain （ C） save （ D） review 2 His shoes were shined to perfection. （ A） cleared （ B） polished （ C） washed （ D） mended 3 She a
2、lways finds fault with everything. （ A） simplifies （ B） evaluates （ C） criticizes （ D） examines 4 Anderson left the table, remarking that he had some work to do. （ A） doubting （ B） thinking （ C） saying （ D） knowing 5 They converted the spare bedroom into an office. （ A） reduced （ B） moved （ C） refor
3、med （ D） turned 6 Mr. Henley has accelerated his sale of shares over the past year. （ A） held （ B） increased （ C） expected （ D） offered 7 We have to act within the existing legal framework. （ A） limit （ B） procedure （ C） status （ D） system 8 Jane said that she couldnt tolerate the long hours. （ A） s
4、pend （ B） take （ C） stand （ D） last 9 At that time, we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened. （ A） give （ B） attach （ C） understand （ D） lose 10 The view from my bedroom window was absolutely spectacular. （ A） general （ B） traditional （ C） strong （ D） magnificent . 11 Marsha conf
5、essed that she knew nothing of computer. （ A） admitted （ B） reported （ C） hoped （ D） answered 12 The police believe the motive for the murder was jealousy. （ A） choice （ B） idea （ C） decision （ D） reason 13 The high - speed trains can have a major impact on our lives. （ A） effort （ B） problem （ C） c
6、oncern （ D） influence 14 We explored the possibility of expansion at the conference. （ A） offered （ B） included （ C） accepted （ D） investigated 15 The study also notes a steady decline in the number of college students taking science courses. （ A） continuous （ B） relative （ C） general （ D） sharp 二、
7、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。 15 Travel Across Africa For six hours we shot through the barren (荒芜的 ) landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was e
8、nding, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth, which is a beautiful leather notebook Id bought in a market in Mozambique. Southern Africa was full of stories and visions. We were al
9、most drunk on sensations. The roaring of the water at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. And then the other things: dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room, a kilometre from clean water. As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness
10、fell over us. The road was empty, we hadnt seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye. Something moving close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didnt know how long they had been there next to us. I shouted to Dan: “Look!“ But he was in a deep sleep, his came
11、ra lying useless by his feet. They raced the car for a few seconds, then disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened. “Wild horses?“ he said. “Why didnt you wake me up, Sophia?“ “I tried. But they were gone
12、after a few seconds. “ . “Are you sure you didnt dream it?“ “You were the one who was sleeping!“ “Typical,“ he said, “The best photos are the ones we never take. “ We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead. 16 Daniel and Sophia drove slowly through the barren desert. （ A） Right （
13、 B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 17 Sophia wrote about her experiences in notebooks. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 18 Daniel took photos of the Nile River. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 19 Daniel and Sophia saw a lot of wonderful things. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 20
14、While driving Daniel and Sophia saw wild horses. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 21 The horses didnt come near the car. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 22 Sophia woke Daniel up so that he could take photos of the horses. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 三、 概括大意与完成句子 (第 23-3
15、0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。 22 Are You a Successful Leader? 1. Almost nothing we do in this world is done in isolation. At work or at play, youll find yourself in groups, working with other people: your team at work,
16、 a meeting with colleagues, your family, a holiday with friends, a group of students working together, a day out walking in the mountains, a group of neighbors wanting to make changes. It is now recognized that being able to work successfully with other people is one of the major keys to success. Pa
17、rtly because we need to do it so often. 2. In almost every situation where youre in a group, you will need a skilled leader. All groups need leaders and all successful groups have good leaders. Groups without leaders or with weak leaders almost always break down. Members of a leaderless group often
18、begin to feel dissatisfied and frustrated. Time is wasted and the tasks are not achieved. There are often arguments and tensions between people as there is nobody to keep the goals clear. Some personalities dominate and other disappear. Often group members begin not to come to take meetings in order
19、 to avoid more disharmony. 3. Some people are natural leaders. The celebrity chef, Antonio Carlucci says, “True leaders are borned and you can spot them in kitchens. “ Theyre people who combine toughness, fairness and humour. Although a lot of people agree that there are some natural-borned leaders,
20、 most people now recognize that leadership can also be taught. Our professional and experienced staff can train almost anyone how to be a successful leader. Good leaders dont make people do things in a bossy, controlling way. You can learn how to involve everyone, encouraging the whole group to work
21、 towards a common goal. 4. Our training courses use activities and techniques to develop a range of qualities which are necessary to be a good leader. Self-confidence is and being able to overcome your own fears about being a leader. Successful leaders also need to be calm and intelligent. They need
22、 to be able to work out good strategies and make sound judgments under pressure. Lastly, and probably most importantly, good leaders need to be sensitive, sociable and be able to get on with a wide range of people. Good leadership is a essential ability to influence others and good leaders allow all
23、 members in the group to contribute. A. A good leader needs a variety of qualities B. These techniques are used to train leaders C. Training can make good leaders D. Most of good leader are natural - born E. Its important to have a good leader F. People are in groups 23 Paragraph 1_ 24 Paragraph 2_
24、25 Paragraph 3_ 26 Paragraph 4_ 26 A. the ability to work with others B. encouraging group members C. lack of good leaders D. bossing people around E. working out good strategies F. overcoming fears about being a leader 27 One of the major keys to success is_. 28 Groups often are broken down because
25、 of_. 29 Good leaders always avoid_. 30 Self - confidence is the key to_. 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。 30 Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking? Millions of people are using cell phones today. In “many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In
26、many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communicationhaving a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professional worried. Some doctors are co
27、ncerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for
28、 your health. On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning (扫描 ) equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age
29、because of serious memory loss. He couldnt remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his empl
30、oyers doctor didnt agree. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High -tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry abou
31、t. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that its best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In
32、the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, its wise not to use your mobile phone too often. 31 People buy cell phones for the following reasons EXCEPT that_. （ A） theyre popular （ B） theyre cheap （ C） theyre useful （ D） theyre convenient 32
33、 The world “detected“ in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by_. （ A） cured （ B） removed （ C） discovered （ D） caused 33 The salesman retired young because_. （ A） he disliked using mobile phones （ B） he was tired of talking on his mobile phone （ C） he couldnt remember simple tasks （ D） his employers
34、doctor persuaded him to 34 On the safety issue of mobile phones, the manufacturing companies_. （ A） deny the existence of mobile phone radiation （ B） develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiation （ C） try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health （ D） hold that the amount of ra
35、diation is too small to worry about 35 The writers purpose of writing this article is to advise people_. （ A） to buy mobile phones （ B） to update regular phones （ C） to use mobile phones less often （ D） to stop using mobile phones 35 Excessive Demands on Young People Being able to multitask is haile
36、d by most people as a welcome skill, but according to a recent study which claims that young people between the ages from eight to eighteen of the so-called Generation M are spending a considerable amount of their time in fruitless efforts as they multitask. It argues that, in fact, these young peop
37、le are frittering(浪费 ) away as much as half of their time as they would if they performed the very same tasks one after the other. Some young people are using an ever larger number of electronic devices as they study. At the same time they are working, young adults are also surfing on the Internet,
38、or sending out emails to their friends, and/or answering the telephone and listening to music on their iPods or on another computer. As some new device comes along, it is also added to the list rather than replacing one of the existing devices. Other research has indicated that this multitasking is
39、even affecting the way families themselves function as young people are too wrapped up in(沉湎于 ) their own isolated world to interact with other people around them. They can no longer greet family members when they enter the house nor can they eat at the family table. All this electronic wizardry(魔力
40、) is supposedly also seriously affecting young peoples performance at university and in the workplace. When asked about their opinions of the impact of modern gadgets (小装置 ) on their performance of tasks, the great majority of young people gave a favourable response. The response from the academic a
41、nd business world was not quite as positive. The former feel that multitasking with electronic gadgets by children affects later development of study skills, resulting in a decline in the quality of writing, for example, because of the lack of concentration on task completion. They feel that many un
42、dergraduates now urgently need remedial (补救的 ) help with study skills. Similarly, employers feel that young people entering the workforce need to be taught all over again, as they have become deskilled. While all this may be true, it must be borne in mind that more and more muttifask is expected of
43、young people nowadays, in fact, too much. Praise rather than criticism is due in respect of the way todays youth are able to cope despite the older generation throw at them. 36 What is probably true about the multitasking Generation M? _ （ A） They feel they are more efficient than others. （ B） They
44、waste more time than they should spend. （ C） They put more energy on important tasks. （ D） They need to improve their analytical skills. 37 With the introduction of new gadgets, what happens to the Generation Ms present e - devices? _ （ A） They give way to the latest. （ B） They are quickly put aside
45、. （ C） They are sold to their friends. （ D） They become part of their collection. 38 Multitasking makes the Generation M_ （ A） feel lonely add pitiful. （ B） selfish and aggressive. （ C） distant to their family. （ D） silent and sad. 39 The academics feel that many undergraduates badly need to_ （ A） a
46、djust their social attitudes. （ B） seek psychological assistance. （ C） improve their study skills. （ D） take more business, courses. 40 What attitude should the older generation adopt towards the multitasking youth? （ A） Critical. （ B） Thankful. （ C） Negative. （ D） Supportive. 40 Three Ways to Becom
47、e More Creative Most people believe they dont have much imagination. They are wrong. Everyone has imagination, but most of us, once we become adults, forget how to access it. Creativity isnt always connected with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time routinely think of c
48、reative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you. This technique involves taking unrelated ideas and trying to find links between them. First, you think about the problem you have
49、 to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas/words associated with candles, light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the ideas to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original present; you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night. You c
