1、职称英语（综合类） A级模拟试卷 22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 The Social Insurance Number(SIN) card is the primary mode of identification for Canadians. （ A） principal （ B） original （ C） prior （ D） sole 2 The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organ
2、ization that promotes informed active public participation in government. （ A） amateur （ B） organized （ C） educated （ D） dedicated 3 Margaret Avison, one of Canadas finest poets, has remained outside the mainstream of recognized writers. （ A） thrived （ B） stayed （ C） reappeared （ D） published 4 Nati
3、onal forests make money for the government through the sale of trees for lumber. （ A） earn （ B） print （ C） trade （ D） borrow 5 Scott seized the opportunity to present his proposal to the director. （ A） realized （ B） grasped （ C） rendered （ D） delivered 6 Hens laying eggs need plenty of nourishing fo
4、od. （ A） eat （ B） require （ C） find （ D） use 7 Engineers use the principles of aerodynamics in designing airplanes and other objects affected by aerodynamic forces. （ A） laws （ B） movements （ C） studies （ D） products 8 The representative was asked to verify his earlier statement. （ A） confirm （ B） w
5、ithdraw （ C） repeat （ D） modify 9 The recycling of aluminum conserves ninety-five percent of the energy needed to make new metal. （ A） cleaning （ B） reprocessing （ C） reselling （ D） crushing 10 Columbus discovered America while seeking a trade route to India. （ A） mapping （ B） hoping for （ C） search
6、ing for （ D） finding 11 Color changes in chameleons seem to be caused by environmental temperature as well as by other external stimuli. （ A） ought （ B） have （ C） appear （ D） used 12 Many city dwellers are turning vacant lots into thriving gardens. （ A） costly （ B） empty （ C） small （ D） shady 13 Acc
7、ulturation is a process whereby the members of one culture adopt the customs of another. （ A） spread （ B） regulate （ C） take on （ D） count on 14 The walrus uses its tusks to dig food from the ocean bottom. （ A） floor （ B） environment （ C） islands （ D） waves 15 A result of nuclear explosion, fallout
8、is the descent of minute particles of radioactive material through the atmosphere. （ A） charged （ B） heavy （ C） tiny （ D） lost 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 Mother Nature Shows Her Strength Tornadoes (龙卷风
9、 ) and heavy thunderstorms moved across the Great Lakes and into Trumbull County on Saturday evening. The storms were dramatic and dangerous. George Snyder was driving the fire truck down Route 88 when he first noticed that a funnel (漏斗状的 ) cloud was behind him. “I stopped the truck and watched the
10、funnel cloud. It was about 100 feet off the ground and I saw it go up and down for a while. It was moving toward Bradley Road and then suddenly it disappeared, “Snyder said. Snyder only saw one of the funnel clouds that passed through northeastern Ohio on Saturday. In Trumbull County, a tornado turn
11、ed trees onto their sides. Some trees fell onto houses and cars. Other trees fell into telephone and electrical wires as they went down. Amanda Symcheck was having a party when the storm began. “I knew something was wrong, “ she said. “I saw the sky go green and pink (粉红色 ). Then it sounded like a t
12、rain rushing toward the house. I started crying and told everyone to go to the basement for protection. “ The tornado caused a lot of damage to cars and houses in the area. It will take a long time and much money to repair everything. There was also serious water damage from the thunderstorms. The h
13、eavy rains and high wind caused the power to go out in many homes. The storms caused serious flooding in areas near the river. More than four inches of rain fell in parts of Trumbull County. The river was so high that the water ran into streets and houses. Many streets had to be closed to cars and t
14、rucks because of the high water. This made it difficult for fire trucks, police cars, and other rescue vehicles to help people who were in trouble. Many people who live near the river had to leave their homes for their own safety. Some people reported five feet of water in their homes. Local and sta
15、te officials opened emergency shelters for the people who were evacuated (撤走 ). The Red Cross served meals to them. “This was a really intense storm, “said Snyder, “People were afraid. Mother Nature can be fierce. We were lucky this time. No one was killed. “ 16 The weather was nice in Trumbull Coun
16、ty on Saturday evening. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 17 George Snyder was a firefighter. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 18 Amanda Symcheck was having a party in the basement when the storm began. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 19 Power supply system was not damaged du
17、ring the storm. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 20 There had not been such a severe storm in Trumbull County for a hundred years. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 21 Rescue vehicles had a hard time getting to people. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 22 Several people were mi
18、ssing during the storm. （ 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。 22 How to Get along Well with Your Boss 1 Before you argue with your boss, check with the bosss secret
19、ary to determine his mood. If he ate nails for breakfast, it is not a good idea to ask him for something. Even without the bosss secretary, there are keys to timing dont approach the boss when hes on deadline, dont go in right before lunch, when he is apt to be distracted and rushed, dont go in just
20、 before or after he has token a vacation. 2 If youre mad, that will only make your boss mad. Calm down first. And dont let a particular concern open the floodgates for all your accumulated frustration. The boss will feel that you think negatively about the company and it is hopeless trying to change
21、 your mind. Then maybe he will dismiss you. 3 Terrible disputes can result when neither the employer nor the employee knows what is the problem the other wants to discuss. Sometimes the fight will go away when the issues are made clear. The employee has to get his point across clearly in order to ma
22、ke the boss understand it. 4 Your boss has enough on his mind without your adding more. If you cant put forward an immediate solution, at least suggest how to approach the problem. People who frequently present problems without solutions to their bosses may soon find they cant get past the secretary
23、. 5 To deal effectively with a boss, its important to consider his goals and pressures. If you can put yourself in the position of being a partner to the boss, then he will be naturally more inclined to work with you to achieve your goals. A Keep your voice low all the time B Put yourself in the bos
24、ss position C Propose your solution D Dont go in when you are angry E Make the issue clear F Never give in 23 Paragraph 2_ 24 Paragraph 3_ 25 Paragraph 4_ 26 Paragraph 5_ 26 A to give the boss your advice B how he is feeling C the boss may have D what you really want to talk to him about E without s
25、uggesting a way to solve it F how unhappy you are 27 If you want to ask the boss for anything.it is important ot find out first _ 28 It is necessary to make clear to the boss _. 29 It is not wise to present the boss with a problem_. 30 You must be considerate and think of the troubles_. 四、 阅读理解 (第 3
26、1-45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 Inspecting a Used Car The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition its in. A car thats been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley
27、, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $ 80 he will perform a full, unbiased inspection on a used vehicle, In his 10 years as a professional inspector, Bleakley has seen a lot. He warns, “Watch out for dealer demonstration vehicles which are used, not
28、new. They may have been in a collision. “ He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous sellers to roll back the odometer or to even disengage it. Bleakley has special toolsto check for this. Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect t
29、he condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesnt mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging sys
30、tems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is an inspection of the cars body and finally a road test. There are , however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car: Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If the
31、y are very worn, or the door doesnt close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries. Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem it depends on the cause. Dont assume that new-looking bra
32、ke and accelerator pedals mean the car hasnt been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $ 6. Copy down the vehicle identification number (VIN) , a 17-character, combination of numbers and letters, from the vehicles dashboard. In Ontario, ask the deale
33、r or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any outstanding liens on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle. 31 According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know （ A） how long it has been used （ B） what
34、color it is （ C） whether it has been in a collision （ D） whether it leaks oil 32 All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon their customers EXCEPT_. （ A） To repaint the car （ B） To roll back the odometer （ C） To replace the old pedal （ D） To di
35、sengage the odometer 33 “An independent technician“ in the first sentence of the second paragraph means （ A） a technician who checks a car free of charge （ B） a technician who learned his trade all by himself （ C） a technician who works for a particular car-dealer （ D） a technician who runs his own
36、inspection service 34 According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work “can_. （ A） be done by a mechanic together with the dealer （ B） only be done by a qualified mechanic （ C） be done by the buyer himself （ D） be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer 35 Accordi
37、ng to the passage, from which of the following can the buyer obtain reliable infor-mation of the previous owner? _ （ A） The vehicle identification number. （ B） The unbiased inspector. （ C） The second-hand car dealer. （ D） The Used vehicle Information Package. 35 To Have and Have Not It had been bori
38、ng hanging about the hotel all afternoon. The road crew were playing a game with dollar notes. Folding them into small planes to see whose would fly the furthest. Having nothing better to do, I joined in and won five, and then took the opportunity to escape with my profit. Despite the evil-looking c
39、louds, I had to get out for a while. I headed for a shop on the other side of the street. Unlike the others, it didnt have a sign shouting its name and business, and instead of the usual impersonal modem lighting, there was an appealing glow inside. Strangely nothing was displayed in the window. Not
40、 put off by this, I went inside. It took my breath away. I didnt know where to look, where to start. On one wall there hung three hand-stitched American quilts that were in such wonderful condition they might have been newly-made. I came across tin toys and antique furniture, and on the wall in fron
41、t of me, a 1957 Stratocaster guitar, also in excellent condition. A card pushed between the strings said $ 50. I ran my hand along a long shelf of records, reading their titles. And there was more . . . “Can I help you?“ She startled me. I hadnt even seen the woman behind the counter come in. The wa
42、y she looked at me, so directly and with such power. It was a look of such intensity that for a moment I felt as if I were wrapped in some kind of magnetic or electrical field. I found it hard to take and almost turned away. But though it was uncomfortable. I was fascinated by the experience of her
43、looking straight into me, and by the feeling that I was neither a stranger, nor strange, to her. Besides amusement her expression showed sympathy. It was impossible to tell her age; she reminded me faintly of my grandmother because, although her eyes were friendly. I could see that she was not a wom
44、an to fall out with. I spoke at last. “I was just looking really“, I said, though secretly wondering how much of the stuff I could cram into the bus. The woman turned away and went at once towards a back room, indicating that I should follow her. But it in no way lived up to the first room. The ligh
45、t made me feel peculiar, too. It came from an oil lamp that was hung from the centre of the ceiling and created huge shadows over everything. There were no rare electric guitars, no old necklaces, no hand-painted boxes with delicate flowers. It was also obvious that it must have taken years, decades
46、, to collect so much rubbish, so many old documents arid papers. I noticed some old books, whose gold lettering had faded, making their titles impossible to read. “They look interesting“, I said, with some hesitation. “To be able to understand that kind of writing you must first have had a similar e
47、xperience“, she said clearly. She noted the confused look on my face, but didnt add anything. She reached up for a small book which she handed to me. “This is the best book I can give you at the moment“, she laughed. “If you use it, “ I opened the book to find it full, or rather empty, with blank wh
48、ite pages, but paid her the few dollars she asked for it, becoming embarrassed when I realised the notes were still folded into little paper planes. I put the hook in my pocket, thanked her and left. 36 Why did the writer want to leave the hotel? _ （ A） To have a change of scene. （ B） To enjoy the g
49、ood weather. （ C） To get away from the crew. （ D） To spend all his winnings. 37 What attracted the writer to the shop?_ （ A） The empty window display. （ B） The fact that it was nearby. （ C） The lack of a sign or name. （ D） The light coming from inside. 38 The writer found the stock in the front of the shop_. （ A） badly displayed （ B） of good value （ C） of top quality （ D） difficult to get at 39 What was unusual about the way the woman looked
