1、职称英语（综合类） A级模拟试卷 6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 These are the motives for doing it. （ A） reasons （ B） excuses （ C） answers （ D） replies 2 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west. （ A） extends （ B） stretches （ C） broadens （ D）
2、 bends 3 Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics. （ A） error （ B） puzzle （ C） attraction （ D） contradiction 4 With immense relief I stopped running. （ A） no （ B） little （ C） scarce （ D） enormous 5 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation. （ A） maintain （ B） improve （
3、 C） preserve （ D） protect 6 John is collaborating with Mary in writing an article. （ A） cooperating （ B） marrying （ C） combining （ D） arguing 7 He will consolidate his power. （ A） strengthen （ B） win （ C） abandon （ D） unite 8 Many scientists have been probing psychological problems, （ A） solving （ B
4、） exploring （ C） settling （ D） handling 9 Hearing problems may be alleviated by changes in diet and exercise habits. （ A） removed （ B） cured （ C） treated （ D） lessened 10 The conclusion can be deduced from the premises. （ A） gone （ B） derived （ C） done （ D） come 11 The food is insufficient for three
5、 people. （ A） scarce （ B） short （ C） marginal （ D） inadequate 12 Most of the butterflies perish in the first frosts of autumn. （ A） die （ B） disappear （ C） migrate （ D） vanish 13 But ultimately he gave in. （ A） undoubtedly （ B） certainly （ C） finally （ D） necessarily 14 It is a complicated problem.
6、（ A） strange （ B） complex （ C） difficult （ D） unusual 15 In Britain and many other countries appraisal is now a tool of management. （ A） evaluation （ B） production （ C） efficiency （ D） publicity 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
7、句的信息文中没有提及，请选择 C。 16 Winners and Losers Why are the biggest winners in the past decade of trade globalization mostly in South and East Asia, whereas the biggest losers are mostly in the former Soviet bloc (集团 ) and sub-Saharan Africa? History is a partial guide: East Asia has a long trading traditio
8、n, lately reinvigorated (给以新的活力 ) by the Chinese adoption of market economics. The Soviet Union, on the other hand, was sheltered from free-market forces for more than 70 years. In Africa, some countries are disadvantaged because of inadequate infrastructure (基础结构 ); many countries have little to tr
9、ade but commodities, the prices of which have fallen in recent years. In some regions, certain countries have suffered by adopting misguided policies, often under pressure from International Monetary Fund. First among these is Russia, which in the early 1990s tried to embrace capitalism before first
10、 building the institutions that make capitalism work, such as an independent bank system, a system of business law, and an adequate method for collecting taxes. Encouraged by the 4MF, the World Bank and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, President Boris Yeltsins regime privatized the state-owned i
11、ndustrial sector, creating a class of oligarchs (寡头政治集团成员 ), who, knowing how unstable conditions were at home, sent their money abroad instead of investing it at home. In contrast, China, the biggest winner from globalization, did not follow the IMF formula. Of the former states of the Soviet bloc,
12、 only a few, notably Poland and Hungary, managed to grew, which they did by ignoring IMF advice and adopting expansionary plans, including spending more than they collected in taxes. Botswana and Uganda are also success stories: despite their disadvantages, their countries achieved vigorous growth b
13、y creating stable civil societies, liberalizing trade and implementing reforms that ran counter to IMF prescriptions. 16 Japan has a long trading tradition. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 17 Russia was wrongly guided by the IMF. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 18 All African count
14、ries followed the IMF formula. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 19 The Soviet Union was a capitalist country. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 20 Australia is one of the biggest winners from globalization. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 21 China did not take IMF advice. （ A
15、） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 22 Many high officials in Russia have much benefited from privatization. （ 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 Keeping Cut F
16、lowers 1 While everybody enjoys fresh cut flowers around their house, few people know how to keep them for as long as possible. This may be done by keeping in mind a few simple facts. 2 An important thing to remember about cut flowers is that they are sensitive to temperature. For example, studies h
17、ave shown that cut carnations (康乃馨 ) retain their freshness eight times longer when kept at 12(2 than when kept at 26(3. Keeping freshly. harvested flowers at the right temperatures is probably the most important aspect of flower care. 3 Flowers are not intended by nature to live very long. Their bi
18、ological purpose is simply to attract birds or insects, such as bees, for pollination (授粉 ). After that, they quickly dry up and die. The process by which flowers consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide (二氧化碳 ), called respiration (呼吸 ), generates the energy the flower needs to give the flower its
19、 shape and colour. The making of seeds also depends on this energy. While all living things respire, flowers have a high level of respiration. A result of all this respiration is heat, and for flowers the level of heat relative to the mass of the flower is very high. Respiration also brings about th
20、e eventual death of the flower. Thus the greater the level of respiration, the sooner the flower dies. 4 How, then, to control the rate at which flowers die? By controlling respiration. How is respiration controlled? By controlling temperature. We know that respiration produces heat, but the reverse
21、 is also true. Thus by maintaining low temperatures, respiration is reduced and the cut flower will age more slowly. 5 Another vital factor in keeping cut flowers is the quality of the water in which they are placed. Flowers find it difficult to “drink“ water that is dirty or otherwise polluted. Eve
22、n when water looks and smells clean, it almost certainly contains harmful substances that can endanger the flowers. To rid the water of these unwanted substances, household chlorine bleach (含氯漂白剂 ) can be used in small quantities. It is recommended that 15 drops of chlorine bleach (at 4% solution) b
23、e added to each litre of water. The water and solution should also be replaced each day. 23 A.Control of Respiration B.Beauty of Fresh Cut Flowers C.Role of Respiration D.Most Important Aspect of Flower Care E. Need for Clean Water F. Ways of Stopping Respiration 23 Paragraph 2_ 24 Paragraph 3_ 25 P
24、aragraph 4_ 26 Paragraph 5_ 27 A.by keeping its original shape and colour B.in the life of cut flowers C.to produce carbon dioxide D.for as long as possible E. by controlling temperature F. to replace the water and solution every day 27 A few simple facts will help you keep cut flowers_ 28 Respirati
25、on plays a key role_ 29 The aging of cut flowers can be slowed down_ 30 Another important way to prolong the life of cut flowers is_ 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 Is the Tie a Necessity? Ties, or neckties, have been a symbol of politeness and elegance in Brit
26、ain for centuries. But the casual Prime Minister Tony, Blair has problems with them. Reports suggest that even the civil servants may stop wearing ties. So, are the famously formal British really going to abandon the neckties? Maybe. Last week, the UKs Cabinet Secretary Andrew Turnbull openly welcom
27、ed a tieless era. He hinted that civil servants would soon be free of the costliest 12 inches of fabric that most men ever buy in their lives. In fact, Blair showed this attitude when he had his first guests to a cocktail party. Many of them were celebrities (知名人士 ) without ties, which would have be
28、en unimaginable even in the recent past. For some more conservative British, the tie is a must for proper appearance. Earlier, Labor leader Jim Callaghan said he would have died rather than have his children seen in public without a tie. For people like Callaghan, the tie was a sign of being complet
29、e, of showing respect. Men were supposed to wear a tie when going to church, to work in the office, to a party - almost every social occasion. But today, people have begun to accept a casual style even for formal occasions. The origin of the tie is tricky. It started as something called simply a “ba
30、nd“. The term could mean anything around a mans neck. It appeared in finer ways in the 1630s. Frenchmen showed a love of this particular fashion statement. Their neckwear (颈饰 ) impressed Charles II, the king of England who was exiled (流放 ) to France at that time. When he returned to England in 1660,
31、 he brought this new fashion item along with him. It wasnt, however, until the late 18th century that fancy young men introduced a more colorful, flowing piece of cloth that eventually became known as the tie. Then, clubs, military institutions and schools began to use colored and patterned ties to
32、indicate the wearers membership in the late 19th century. After that, the tie became a necessary item of clothing for British gentlemen. But now, even gentlemen are getting tired of ties. Anyway, the day feels a bit easier when you wake up without having to decide which tie suits you and your mood.
33、31 The tie symbolizes all of the following except （ A） respect. （ B） elegance. （ C） politeness. （ D） democracy. 32 Why does Blair sometimes show up in a formal event without a tie? （ A） Because he wants to make a show. （ B） Because he wants to attract attention. （ C） Because ties are costly. （ D） Be
34、cause he wants to live in a casual way. 33 Which of the following is NOT a social occasion? （ A） Going to church. （ B） Going to work in the office. （ C） Staying at home. （ D） Going to a party. 34 Who brought the Frenchmens neckwear to Britain? （ A） Tony Blair. （ B） Charles II. （ C） Jim Callaghan. （
35、D） Andrew Turnbull. 35 When did British gentlemen begin to wear ties regularly? （ A） After the late 19th century. （ B） In the 1630s. （ C） In 1660. （ D） In the late 18th century. 36 Why Not Eat Breakfast? Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it is also the most neglected or skipp
36、ed. Common reasons for not eating breakfast include lack of time, not feeling hungry, traditional dislike for breakfast, and dieting. Breakfast simply means “break the fast.“ Your body spends at least six to twelve hours each night in a fasting state. In the morning your body needs energy to rev up
37、(转动起来 ) into high gear for the days work ahead. If you skip breakfast, you are likely to concentrate less effectively in the late morning, feel irritable, short-tempered (易怒的 ), tired, or weak. When you choose not to eat breakfast, your body stays in slow gear. Also, people who skip breakfast often
38、binge (无节制地大吃 ) later in the day at other meals or eat a high-calorie (高卡里 ) snack in the morning. Breakfast eaters tend to eat less fat during the day, have more strength and endurance and better concentration and problem-solving ability. A good breakfast should provide up to 1/3 of your total calo
39、rie needs for the day. On the average, we eat 400 less calories for breakfast than for dinner. If breakfast doesnt appeal to you in the morning, try eating a lighter dinner earlier in the evening or save half your dinner for breakfast in the morning. If you still arent hungry in the morning, start w
40、ith something small like juice or toast or have a mid-morning snack later when you are hungry. Not eating breakfast can also cause you to overeat, since a fall in blood sugar often makes you feel very hungry later. To make matters worse, since your body is in a slowed state, it will not be able to b
41、urn those extra calories very efficiently. If you feed your body healthy snacks and meals throughout the day, you are less likely to become extremely hungry and stuff yourself as soon as you begin to eat. Since breakfast is the first and most important meal of the day, choosing the right fuel is imp
42、ortant. The best breakfast foods are fruits, juice, lean meat, and grain products such as breads, rice, noodles, and cereals. 36 The word “fast“ in the phrase “break the fast“ in paragraph 2 means （ A） a series of quick actions. （ B） a habit of eating. （ C） a strict rule. （ D） a period of not eating
43、. 37 Which of the following is NOT true of a person who does not have breakfast? （ A） He will be easily distracted. （ B） He will tend to lose his temper. （ C） He will become very talkative. （ D） He will feel weak. 38 You can improve your appetite for breakfast by （ A） drinking a glass of milk before
44、 going to bed. （ B） not eating too much for dinner in the evening. （ C） eating a big dinner in the evening. （ D） having some juice and a toast for dinner. 39 Which of the following is a healthy eating habit? （ A） Eating as little as possible. （ B） Eating no breakfast. （ C） Eating three regular meals
45、 a day. （ D） Eating no lunch. 40 Which food is NOT fit for breakfast? （ A） Fat meat. （ B） Rice. （ C） Bread. （ D） Juice. 41 Who Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? I just mailed the chicken and the egg, each in its own separate packaging, and kept careful track of when each shipment was sent from a p
46、ost office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and when it later arrived at its intended destination in New York City. in mailing the chicken, I was careful to adhere to the restrictions described in the American Postal Services Domestic Mail Manual 57, as updated on April 3, 2003, This, the most recent ve
47、rsion of the Manual states that: “Adult chickens must be sent by Express Mail. The containers used must pass the standards in International Safe Transit Association Test Procedure IA; be strong enough to endure normal handling; and ensure enough air for the chickens in transit. The number of birds m
48、ust not be more than the containers limit.“ I mailed the chicken in a wooden box got from a colleague who does research with birds. Then, I mailed the egg in standard packaging obtained through an industrial supplier. Its quite simple. I posted both the chicken and the egg at 9:40 am, on a Monday mo
49、rning, from the Harvard Square post office, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The staff there told me that this was the first chicken anyone had mailed from there in recent memory, and perhaps ever. They handled both the chicken and the egg skillfully and politely. The intended destination for both packages was the JamesA.Farley General Post Office, which is located in Manhattan right next to the Penn Station train terminal. I took the subway from the Harvard Square to the Boston train station, and from there boarded a train to Ne
