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1、2023年9月全国英语等级考试真题Section Listening Comprehension 125(略)Section Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. A webcam is a digital camera that sends video images to other computer users. Its about t

2、he (26) of a golf ball and typically (27) on top of your computer monitor. Once the webcam is (28) to the USB port of your computer with the necessary software, (29) images of you can be sent to one or more users over the Internet (30) an instant messaging(IM) service. A webcam costs about $50. More

3、 expensive models come with added (31) , such as better picture resolution. Two leading makers, Logitech and Creative, offer a range of models, (32) software is included. There is no extra Internet (33) to send or receive video images, though youll have to (34) for a free instant messaging service.

4、Everyone can see and hear one another in (35) time. Grandparents can see their grandkids more (36) Webcams can work with almost any computer bought in the past five years and can (37) long distance phone bills. (38) you have broadband, that is, a high-speed cable-modem or DSL connection, images may

5、(39) a long time to download, (40) a slide show rather than a movie. While webcams are easy to link to your computer, learning to (41) the software can take time. You have to make. some rearrangement with the configurations. (42) you have a 56k modem and the people you want to (43) wont mind seeing

6、live shots instead of perfect video, a webcam is still fun, (44) before you buy, be sure everyone, (45) for the same IM service. 26. A weight B size C volume D space 27. A rests B remains C stays D sits 28. A joined B attached C connected D fastened 29. A live B living C lively D lovely 30. A via B

7、with C from D in 31. A devices B features C designs D attachments 32. A so B but C for D and 33. A limit B charge C registration D rate 34. A check in B log in C sign up D draw up 35. A true B actual C genuine D real 36. A recently B frequently C realistically D immediately 37. A reduce B reform C r

8、emove D retain 38. A Although B Because C Unless D Whereas 39. A waste B have C spend D take 40. A resembled B resembling C to resemble D resemble 41. A use B write C download D fix 42. A because B though C if D unless 43. A reach B touch C know D show 44. A nevertheless B so C besides D but 45. A r

9、egister B pays C seeks D asksSection Reading Comprehension Part A Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B,C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1 A former town hall worker made legal history last week when she was awarded 67,000 pound

10、s for stress brought on by her work. The ruling made Beverley Lancaster the first person to get their employer to accept legal responsibility for stress-related personal injury in a British court. It is likely to start a flood of other workers claims; Mrs. Lancasters union already has 7,000 stress-r

11、elated cases on its books. The 44-year-old mother of two started a legal case against Birmingham City Council after falling ill while working as a troubleshooter in a neighborhood housing office. Dealing with rude and abusive members of the public pushed her into periods of gloom and she suffered an

12、xiety, Birmingham county court heard. Mrs. Lancaster joined the council at 16, working her way up from junior clerk to senior draughtswoman. Her problems began when she was promoted to housing officer in Sutton Oldfield. With no continuity, a constant high workload and little clerical support, I fou

13、nd it difficult to switch from one problem or situation to another, she said. My concentration swung and I suffered sleepless nights. It made me feel like I was in a hole with no key to open the door. I would break down in tears. I was being in paperwork and at times my mind would just go blank. In

14、awarding compensation of 67,491 pounds, assistant recorder Frances Kirkham said she understood the position of troubleshooter was very different from Mrs. Lancasters precious job. She rejected claims from the council that Mrs. Lancaster would be able to go back to her former profession, saying she a

15、ccepted that the possibility of future work would be less capacity. After the hearing Mrs. Lancaster said she was relieved and pleased. She added, I hope this will act as a warning to employers. Everything I did was right. The council made promises to me and they failed me. I felt isolated, let down

16、, that I was not good enough, not wanted. The payout, the first of its kind to be decided in a county court, covers loss of wages and future loss of earnings. A spokesman for Birmingham City Council said action had been taken by the authority to review its staff and management procedures. 46. Mrs. B

17、everley Lancaster was awarded 67,000 pounds for _. A illness caused by her job B her successful and good luck C the courage she showed in court D the amount of work she did 47. Mrs. Beverley Lancaster took legal action against the city council because _. A it refused to award her for her job B she h

18、ad to deal with rude members of the council C it was responsible for her problems D it denied her any clerical support 48. The Lancaster case shows that employees have the right to get compensation if they _. A are given work that they are unable to do B suffer mental injury caused by their work C a

19、re forced to do work that they dont like D feel isolated, let down and extremely anxious 49. It can be inferred that _. A Mrs. Lancaster will find a better paid job in the future B the job of draughtswoman is very demanding C the court may hear more stress-related cases D the job of housing officer

20、causes mental injuries 50. If Birmingham City Gouncil plans to move an employee to a new job, it will definitely make sure that _. A there is continuity between the two jobs B no complaints from the employee occur C the amount of work is reduced for the new job D the employee is prepared for any men

21、tal problemsText 2 Life learning (sometimes called un-schooling or self-directed learning) is one of those concepts that are almost easier to explain by saying what it isnt, than what it is. And thats probably because our own schooled backgrounds have convinced us that learning happens only in a ded

22、icated building on certain days, between certain hours, and managed by a specially trained professional. Within that schooling framework, no matter how hard teachers try and no matter how good their textbooks, many bright students get bored, many slower students struggle and give up or lose their se

23、lf-respect, and most of them reach the end of the process unprepared to enter into society. They have memorized a certain body of knowledge long enough to rush back the information on tests, but they havent really learnt much, at least of the official curriculum. Life learners, on the other hand, kn

24、ow that learning is not difficult, that people learn things quite easily if theyre not compelled and forced, if they see a need to learn something, and if they are trusted and respected enough to learn it on their own timetable, at their own speed, in their own way. They know that learning cannot be

25、 produced in us and that we cannot produce it in othersno matter what age and no matter whether were at school or at home. Life learning is independent of time, location or the presence of teacher. It does not require mom or dad to teach, or kids to work in workbooks at the kitchen table from 9 to n

26、oon from September to June. Life learning is learner-driven. It involves living and learning in and from the real world. It is about exploring, questioning, experimenting, making messes, taking risks without fear of making mistakes, being laughed at and trying again. Furthermore, life learning is ab

27、out trusting kids to learn what they need to know and about helping them to learn and grow in their own ways. It is about providing positive experiences that enable children to understand the world and their culture and to interact with it. 51. It is implied in the text that it is hard to _. A carry

28、 life learning though B tell the nature of life learning C learn without going to school D find a specially trained teacher 52. According to the author, the schooling framework often _. A produces slow students with poor memories B ignores some parts of the official curriculum C fails to provide eno

29、ugh knowledge about life D gives little care to the quality of teaching materials 53. Life learners recognize that learning will not be difficult if they are _. A clear about why to learn B careful to make a time table C able to respect other people D cautious about any mistakes 54. According to the

30、 author, life learning _. A could prevent one from running risks B could be a road full of trials and errors C makes a kid independent of his parents D teaches a kid how to avoid being scorned 55. Through life learning, children _. A will grow without the assistance from parents B will learn to comm

31、unicate with the real world C will be driven to learn necessary life knowledge D will be isolated from the negative side of societyText 3 To find Kim Hyung Gyoon s office in Samsungs R&D complex, just follow the baskets of dirt clothes. No, Kim is not running the company laundry. As chief of Samsung

32、s Washing & Cleaning Technology Group(WCTG), hes the man behind a new washing machine that deposits tiny silver particles(small pieces of things) about 1 / 10,000 the thickness of a human hair onto clothes to make them germ-and-odor-free without the need of hot water. The device represents the first

33、 mass-produced application of this tape of nanotechnology the science of very small structuresto home appliances. In summer of 2023, I asked everyone in the office to take off their socks, says Kim. took one sock from each person and placed it in a regular washing machine; the others were washed in

34、a machine with the Ag+ Nano System. The next day, I asked everyone to check the odor of their socks after a days wear. One began produce a strong unpleasant smell, and the other was odorless. Kim says he came up with the idea five years ago while on a business trip to Japan, where he learned of a br

35、and of socks that retained their freshness even after many days of unwashed wear and tear. Tiny sticks of sliver with germ-killing chemicals were woven into the fabric. When he got back to Seoul, Kim applied the principle to washing machines. According to the Korea Testing & Research Industry, Samsu

36、ngs device kills 99.9% of germs. Kim says garments stay germ-free for up to a month after being laundered. The Ag+ Nano device went on sale in March 2023 and costs around $1,150; the revolutionary technology is also being used in Samsungs refrigerators and air conditioners. No wonder: consumers seem

37、 to a little sliver in their spin cycles. Since Samsungs nano-armed products were first launched, they have brought in an estimated $779 million in revenue. Overall, nanotech has been one of sciences fastest-growing fields in recent years, with potential applications in fields as diverse as energy p

38、roduction and toothpaste manufacture. The nanotech market is projected to be worth $1 trillion by 2023. 56. Which of the following best describes the nature of Kim Hyung Gyoons work? A Product development. B Market investigation. C Research designing. D Sales promotion. 57. One advantage of nano-arm

39、ed washing machines is that _. A one wash-load is much larger than before B the clean-up is done with an additional benefit C cleaning powder is no longer necessary D a lot of water could be saved 58. In terms of nanotechnology, Kim was the first _. A to use it in washing machines B to come up with

40、the idea C to introduce it to Korea D to apply it to socks 59. The author believes that the future of nanotechnology will be _. A conspicuous B distinctive C foreseeable D promising 60. This text centers on _. A the success of an enterprise B the application of a technology C the market share of Sam

41、sungs WCTG D the mass-production of a home appliance Part B Directions: Read the following texts in which 5 people expressed their opinions about the concept of happiness. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person (61 to 65) to one of the statements (A to G ) given below. Mark your answe

42、rs on ANSWER SHEET 1. Heather McCoy Entering a bookstore, one cannot help but notice entire shelves devoted to books boating knowledge of the true path to happiness. Whether this wave of infomercials and books can actually make people happier is the question. Happiness cannot be found by adhering to

43、 a narrow set of steps or rules. Finding happiness is not as simple as following a how-to manual, its something that every person must find in his or her own way. Gary Russell Does happiness grow proportionally with wealth? Hardly. Experiences teaches us material satisfaction comes only when one fin

44、ds himself wealthier than those around him; and, in a like manner, one feels of being lowered when confronting a billionaire, while a worker with a monthly salary of several hundred dollars becomes the envy of the villagers in remote mountainous regions. David Niven True happiness is not a result from human action. Results are temporary whereas happiness is everywhere and can neither be created nor destroyed. True happiness is realized by understanding ones own SELF. With true happiness there is no place for disappointments!