2021职称英语考试考前冲刺卷(4).docx
2021职称英语考试考前冲刺卷(4)本卷共分为1大题50小题,作答时间为180分钟,总分100分,60分及格。一、单项选择题(共50题,每题2分。每题的备选项中,只有一个最符合题意) 1.Up to now, the work has been easy.A:SoB:So longC:So thatD:So far2.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 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 concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serous 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 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:theyre popularB:theyre cheapC:theyre usefulD:theyre convenient3.What is NOT listed in the advertised program?A:How to pay the international workforceB:The best way to study international lawC:Cultural diversities that must be known exactlyD:What we should learn from our deficiencies4.Mr. Johnson evidently regarded this as a great joke.A:readilyB:casuallyC:simplyD:obviously5.Americans smoke six thousand million cigarettes every year (1970 figures). This is roughly the equivalent of 4,195 cigarettes a year for every person in the country of 18 years of age or more. It is estimated that 51% of American men smoke compared with 34% of American women. Since 1939, numerous scientific studies have been conducted to determine whether smoking is a health hazard. Research teams have conducted studies that show beyond all reasonable doubt that tobacco smoking, particularly cigarette smoking is associated with a shortened life expectancy. Cigarette smoking is believed by most research workers in this field to be an important factor in the development of cancer of the lungs and cancer of the throat. Male cigarette smokers have a higher death rate from heart disease than non-smoking males. (Female smokers are thought to be less affected because they do not breathe in the smoke so deeply.) The majority of doctors and researchers consider these relationships proved their point and say, "GiveA:Smoking is harmful to health.B:Women smokers are healthier than men smokers.C:The increased diseases have something to do with pollution.D:Smoking cigarettes is more harmful than smoking pipes.6.He has trouble understanding that other people judge him by his social skills and conduct.A:behaviorB:styleC:modeD:attitude7.When all the present oilfields are_ , its is possible that the North Pole may become the scene of oil activity.A:exhibitedB:exhaustedC:exploitedD:exposed8.The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time._1_ these wide modern roads are generally_2_ and well maintained, with few sharp curves and_3_ straight sections, a direct route is not always the most_4_ one. Large highways often pass_5_ scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally_6_ large urban centers which means that they become crowded with_7_ traffic during rush hours,_8_ the "fast, direct" way becomes a very slow route. However, there is almost always another route to_9_ if you are not in a hurry. Not for from the relatively new "superhighways", there are often older,_10_ heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside._11_ are good lane roads; others are uneven roads curving_12_ the country. These secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along hilly cliffs or down frightening hillsides tA:AlthoughB:ButC:SinceD:Because9.The Iceman On a September,day in 1991,two Germans were climbing the mountain between Austra and Ita. 1y.High up on a mountain pass,they found the body of a man lying on the ice.At that height (10,499 feet,or 3,200 meters),the ice is usually permanent,but 1991 had been an especially warm year.The mountain ice had melted more than iust usual and so the body had come to the surface.It was lying face downward.The skeleton(骨架)was in perfect condition except a wound on the head.remains of some clothes.The hands were still holding the wooden handle of an ax and on the feet there were very simple leather and cloth boots.Nearby was a pair of gloves made of tree bark (树皮)and a holder for arrows. Who was the man?How and when had he died?Everybody had a different answer to these questions.Some people thought that it was from this century,perhaps the body of a soldier who died in World War I,since several soldiers had already been found in this area.A Swiss woman who believed it might beA:he was lying on the iceB:two Germans were climbing mountainsC:the melted ice made him visibleD:he was just on a mountain pass10.In the latter case the outcome can be serious indeed.A:resultB:judgmentC:decisionD:event11.I wanted to ask her out but was scared that she might refuse.A:anxiousB:sureC:sadD:afraid12.About one quarter of the workers in the country are employed in factoriesA:thirdB:fourthC:tenthD:fifteenth13.Accordingly, a number of other methods have been employedA:ThereforeB:AfterwardsC:HoweverD:Furthermore14.Did you do that to irritate her?A:teaseB:attractC:annoyD:protect15.A biologist does not merely describe organisms, but tries to learn_ act as they do.A:what to cause themB:what cause to themC:what causes them toD:causes them to what16.The nursery is bright and cheerfulA:pleasantB:cleanC:peacefulD:large17.Up until about 100 years ago, newspapers in the United States appealed only to the most serious readers. They used_1_ illustrations and the articles were about politics or business.Two men changed that - Joseph Pulitzer_2_ the New York World and William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal. Pulitzer bought the New York World_3_ 1883. He changed it from a traditional newspaper into a very_4_ one overnight. He added_5_ illustrations and cartoons. And he told his reporters to write articles on_6_ crime or scandal they could find. And they did. One of them even pretended she was crazy and then she_7_ to a mental hospital. She then wrote a series of articles about the poor treatment of_8_ in those hospitals.In 1895, Hearst came to New York from_9_ California. He wanted the Journal to be more sensational and more exciting_10_ the world. He also wanted it to be_11_, so he reduced the price by a penny. Hearst attracted attention because his headlineA:noB:manyC:a lotD:little18.He was not eligible for the examination because he was over age.A:competitiveB:diligentC:qualifiedD:competent19.Why do products have a short lifespan nowadays?A:They are of poor quality.B:They are quickly replaced with new ones.C:They have too many versions.D:They are not designed by computers.20.He was rather vague about the reasons why he never finished school.A:brightB:unclearC:generalD:bad21.We go out for dinner a couple of times a month. Sometimes we_ a movie.A:take inB:keep downC:take overD:take after22.Researchers thinkA:artificial smells help to improve peoples memoryB:the technology to produce artificial smells is in the early stageC:artificial smells are harmfulD:the production of artificial smells is profitably23.She walked softly_ make any noise.A:as toB:not toC:not so as toD:so as not to24.How does migration today differ from that of the past?A:People now migrate to find better jobs.B:People now migrate for better life.C:People now migrate for better environments.D:People now have more choice about where to migrate.25.The decision to invade provoked storms of protest.A:ignoredB:organizedC:causedD:received26.Reading the job ad, he wondered whether he was eligible to apply for it.A:ableB:fortunateC:qualifiedD:competent27.The world “detected” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced byA:curedB:removedC:discoveredD:caused28.Public image refers to how a company is viewed by is customers, suppliers, and stockholders, by the financial community, by the communities in which it operates, and by federal and local governments. Public image is controllable_(1)_, just as the product, price, place, and promotional efforts are.A firms public image_(2)_ a vital role in the attractiveness of the firm and its products to employees, customers,_(3)_ to such outsiders as stockholders, suppliers, creditors, government officials, as well as diverse special groups. With some things it is_(4)_ to satisfy all the diverse publics: for example, a new highly automated plant may meet the approval of creditors and stockholders, but_(5)_ will undoubtedly find resistance from employees who see their_(6)_ threatened. On the other hand, high-quality products and service standards should bring almost complete approval,_(7)_ low quality products and false claims would be widely looked down upon.A firmsA:at considerable extentB:to considerable extentC:to considerate extentD:at considerate extent29.A greatdeal has been done to remedy the situation.A:maintainB:improveC:assessD:protect30.Regular visits from a social worker can be of immense value to old people living alone.A:equalB:immediateC:moderateD:great31.A green building is_ to have reduced its environmental impact by 60% compared with an equivalent conventional building.A:establishedB:estimatedC:computedD:counter32.He is certain that the dictionary is just what I wantA:sureB:angryC:doubtfulD:worried33.There is always excitement at the Olympic Games when an athlete breaks a previous record of performance.A:destroysB:beatsC:maintainsD:defends34.Mary looked pale and wearyA:illB:tiredC:worriedD:peaceful35.The old lady let her flat to an English coupleA:offeredB:rentedC:providedD:sold36.Women smokers have a lower death rate than men smokers because_A:women smoke light cigarettesB:women smoke less cigarettesC:women's bodies can prevent nicotineD:women don't breathe in the smoke so deeply37.You'll have to buy some new shoes as these are_A:used upB:wasted awayC:broken downD:worn out38.It is absurd to go out in such terrible weather.A:ridiculousB:funnyC:oddD:interesting39.he industrial revolution modified the whole structure of English society.A:destroyedB:brokeC:smashedD:changed40.Those_ have six or more close friends are likely to describe themselves as "very happy".A:whoB:whoseC:whichD:they41.The water in this part of the river has been contaminated by sewage (污水)A:pollutedB:downgradedC:mixedD:blackened42.The captain of the ship_ the passengers that there was no danger.A:confinedB:insistedC:ensuredD:assured43.She exhibited great powers of endurance during the climb.A:playB:sendC:showD:tell44.My grandma noticed that the girl_ a short-sleeved dress, so she gave the girl a new sweater.A:was wornB:was wearingC:wearsD:wearing45.At 80,Peck was still vigorous and living in Paris.A:energeticB:happyC:aloneD:busy46.I am not certain whether he will come.A:sureB:determinedC:sorryD:glad47.What does the"astronomical object"in paragraph 2 refer to?A:cosmic dark ages.B:dust grains and gases.C:a protostar.D:the early universe.48."Has he come back? . Yes, he_ back for three days.A:has comeB:had comeC:isD:has been49.They strolled around the lake for an hour or soA:ranB:rolledC:walkedD:raced50.Jane said that she couldnt tolerate the long hours.A:spendB:takeC:lastD:stand第19页 共19页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页