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1、20072007 年职称英语考试综合类年职称英语考试综合类 B B 级卷级卷第 1 部分：词汇选项（第115 题，每题 1 分，共 15 分）下面每个句子中均有 1 个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定 1 个意义最为接近的选项。1.I have been trying to quit smoking.A.give upB.pick upC.build upD.take up2.Relief workers were shocked by what they saw.A.movedB.touchedC.surprisedD.worried3.The weather is a consta

2、nt subject of conversation in Britain.A.questionB.problemC.titleD.topic4.This is not typical of English,but is a feature of the Chinese language.A.particularB.characteristicC.remarkableD.idiomatic5.It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.A.simplyB.almostC.totallyD.completely6

3、.These are defensive behavior patterns which derive from our fears.A.stemB.relyC.developD.grow7.Only a small minority of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves or others.A.easyB.possibleC.likelyD.difficult8.They have the capability to destroy the enemy in a few days.A.possibilityB.necessityC

4、.abilityD.probability9.We have never seen such gorgeous hills.A.beautifulB.stretchingC.spreadingD.rolling10.The leaves have been swept into huge heaps.A.loadsB.layersC.pyramidsD.piles11.The news will horrify everyone.A.attractB.terrifyC.temptD.excite12.The article sketched the major events of the de

5、cade.A.describedB.offeredC.outlinedD.presented13.I wont tolerate that kind of behavior.A.bearB.receiveC.admitD.take14.Their style of playing football is utterly different.A.barelyB.scarcelyC.hardlyD.totally15.Her sister urged her to apply for the job.A.advisedB.causedC.forcedD.promised第 2 部分：阅读判断（第1

6、622 题，第题 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。Scotland:A Land of WisdomIn the 1740s,the famous French philosopher Voltaire said“We look to Scotland for all our ideas ofcivilization.”Thats not a bad advertisement for any country when it c

7、omes to attracting people tosearch for a first-class education.According to the American author Arthur Herman,the Scots invented the modern world itself.Heargues that Scottish thinkers and intellectuals worked out many of the most important ideas onwhich modern life depends-everything from the scien

8、tific method to market economics.Theirideas did not just spread among intellectuals,but to those people in business,government and thesciences who actually shaped the Western world.It all started during the period that historians call the Scottish Enlightenment(启蒙运动),which isusually seen as taking p

9、lace between the years 1740 and 1800.Before that,philosophy was mainlyconcemed with religion.For the thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment,the proper study ofhumanity was mankind itself.Their reasoning was practical.For the philosopher David Hume,humanity was the right subject forphilosophy because

10、 we can examine human behavior and so find real evidence of how peoplethink and feel.And from that we can make judgments about the societies we live in and makeconcrete suggestions about how they can be improved,for universal benefit.Humes enquiry into the nature of knowledge laid the foundations fo

11、r the scientific method-thepursuit of truth through experiment.His friend and fellow resident of Edinburgh,AdamSmith,famously appliedthestudy ofmankind tothewaysinwhichmankinddoesbusiness.Trade,he argued,was a form of infrmation.In pursuing our own interests through tradingin markets,we all come to

12、benefit each other.Smiths idea has dominated modern views of economics.It also has wide applications.He was oneof the philosophers to point out that nations can become rich,free and powerful throughpeace,trade and invention.Although the Scottish Enlightenment ended a long time ago,the ideas which ev

13、olved at that timestill underpin(构成的基础)our theories of human exchange and enquiry.It also exists inScotland itself in an educational tradition that combines academic excellence with orientation(方向).16.Scotland is the right place to receive a first-class education.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned17.Acco

14、rding to Arthur Herman,the Scots developed many important ideas which modern lifedepends on.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned18.Philosophers had come to know the importance of studying humanity even before the ScottishEnlightenment took place.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned19.David Hume was the first phil

15、osopher to study mankind.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned20.Smiths idea has extensive applications.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned21.Our current theories of human exchange and enquiry have nothing to do with the ideasdeveloped during the Scottish Enlightenment.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned22.Smith died i

16、n 1800.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned第 3 部分：概括大意与完成句子（第2330 题，每题 1 分，共 8 分）下面的短文后有 2 项测试任务：（1）第 2326 题要求从所给的 6 个选项中为第 25 段每段选择 1 个最佳标题；（2）第 2730 题要求从所给的 6 个选项中为每个句子确定1 个最佳选项。Things to Know about the UK1From Buckingham Palace to Oxford,the UK is loaded with wonderful icons(标志)of pasteras.But it has al

17、so modernized with confidence.Its now better known for vibrant(充满活力的)cities with great nightlife and attraction.Fashions,fine dining,clubbing,shopping-the UK isamong the worlds best.2Most people have strong preconceptions about the British.But if youre one of thesepeople,youd be wiseto abandon those

18、 ideas.Visit a nightclub in one of the big cities,a footballmatch,or a good local pub and you might more readily describe the English people as humorousand hospitable.Its certainly true that no other country in the world has more bird-watchers,sportssupporters,pet owners and gardeners than the UK.3G

19、etting around England is pretty easy.Budget(廉价的)airlines like Easyjet and Rynnair flydomestically.Trains can deliver you very efficiently from one major city to another.Long distanceexpress buses are called coaches.Where coaches and buses run on the same route,coaches aremore expensive(though quicke

20、r)than buses.Londons famous black cabs are excellent butexpensive.Minicabs are cheaper competitors,with freelance(个体的)drivers.But usually you needto give a call first.Londons underground is called the Tube.Its very convenient and can get you toalmost any part of the city.4The UK is not famous for it

21、s food.But you still need to know some of the traditional Englishfoods.The most famous must be fish and chips.The fish and chips are deep fried in flour.Englishbreakfast is something you need to try.It is fried bacon,sausages,fried eggs,black pudding,friedtomatoes,fried bread and baked beans,with to

22、ast and a pot of tea.Other things like shepherds pieand Yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a part of English food culture.5Pubbing and clubbing are the main forms of English nightlife,especially for the young.Pubbingmeans going to a pub with friends,having drinks,and chatting.Clubbing is diffe

23、rent from pubbingand includes going to a pub,or a place of music,or a bar,or any other places to gather withfriends.Clubbing can be found everywhere.Usually there is some kind of dress code forclubbing,such as no jeans,no sportswear,or smart clubwear,while pubbing is much more casual.23.Paragraph 22

24、4.Paragraph 325.Paragraph 426.Paragraph 5AEducationBPeopleCTransportDDrinksEFoodFNightlife27.The UK is a country that is.28.The British people are.29.Coaches in the UK are.30.Fish and chips are.Afaster but more expensive than busesBboth ancient and modernChumorous and hospitableDcheap and efficientE

25、traditional and famousFclever and hardworking第 4 部分：阅读理解（第3145 题，每题 3 分，共 45 分）下面有 3 篇短文，每篇短文后有5 道题。请根据短文内容，为每题确定1 个最佳选项。第一篇 A Debate on the English LanguageA measure declaring English the national language is under intense debate in the UnitedStates.The US Senate passed two declarations last week.O

26、ne calls English the nations officiallanguage and the other says it is the“common and unifying(统一的)”tongue.But Americans foundthemselves divided on the issue.Since people worldwide know that most Americans speak only English,many cant understandwhy the issue is so controversial(有争议的).“The discussion

27、 is related to fears of immigration issues,”says Dick Tucker,a social scientist atPittsburghs CarnegieMellonUniversity.“Its relatedtoaworryaboutthechangingdemography(人口统计)of the US.Its a worry about who will continue to have political andeconomic influence.”In fact,the notion of protecting the langu

28、age has been kicked around almost since the nationsfounding.John Adams lobbied(游说)in 1780 for the creation of a national academy to correct andimprove the English language.But his proposal died,since lawmakers saw it as a royalist(保皇主义者)attempt to define personal behavior.Since then,the country hasn

29、t had a national language,but the idea of recognizing the special statusof English lived on.The emotions surrounding language resurface(再次浮现)not because people feel comfortable withEnglish.It is more about the discomfort many Americans feel with the new languages,says WaltWolfram,a professor at Nort

30、h Carolina State University.“Language is never about language,”he says.According to the 2000 US Census Bureau report,of 209 million Americans over 18 years old,172million speak only English at home.About 37 million speak languages other than English.Amongthem,6.5 million speak poor English and 3.1 m

31、illion dont speak English at all.31.What are the two declarations concerned with?A.The status of the English language.B.The protection of new languages.C.The rights to speak ones mother tongue.D.The improvement of the English language.32.Who suggested in the 18th century that English should be prote

32、cted?A.Walt Wolfram.B.John Adams.C.Royalists.D.Dick Tucker.33.Which of the following is the current debate NOT related to?A.The immigration issues.B.The changing demography.C.The worry about the new languages.D.The USs military strength.34.Which statement is true according to the 2000 US Census Bure

33、au report?A.172 million Americans speak only English in their work places.B.37 million Americans speak English.C.209 million Americans are above the age of 18.D.6.5 million Americans speak good English.35.The phrase“kicked around”(paragraph 4)could be best replaced byA.“invented”.B.“formed”.C.“shape

34、d”.D.“discussed”.第二篇 Kobe BryantAfter 10 seasons wearing the No 8 on his back,Kobe Bryant will become No 24 next season.Thereason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last week has become ahot topic for debate.Bryant wore No 24 when he was in early high school,but he cha

35、nged to No 33 in his senioryear.He switched to No 8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996,and has not been changedsince.Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs(季后赛).So guessingBryants motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper columnists(专栏作家

36、).There are all kinds of speculations.Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind and have afresh start.He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the team as awhole.Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan.Jordan was famousfor his No 23

37、jersey(运动衫).Some,such as NBC Sport columnist Michael Ventre,argue that itis“all about money”.Bryant will make more money by selling new jerseys to his fans.Some speculations are more about fun.For example,there is an opinion that Kobe is actually just adiehard(非常执著的)fan of the popular TV drama“24”.A

38、ll this talk has turned the number change into a major issue.It seems that there is a lot of fuss(大惊小怪)over something that should be pretty simple.JerseynumbershavetheirownspecialsignificanceinAmericansports,especiallybasketball.Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stic

39、k with thatnumber for the rest of their career.When a great player retires,his team will honor him by retiringhis number.To some extent,the jersey is the player,and the player is the jersey.Thus,when you see the famousNo 23 for the Chicago Bulls,you immediately think about Michael Jordan.A No 32 Mia

40、mi Heatsjersey recalls the image of Shaquille ONeal,and the Houston Rockets No 11 belongs only to YaoMing.Lots of stories are behind players jersey number selections.Jordan said that he chose No 23because it was roughly half of 45.Jordans elder brother wore the No 45 in college.Yao Ming oncerevealed

41、 that the No 11 stands for two people in love-meaning him and his girlfriend Ye Li.36.Which team has Bryant played for?A.The Los Angeles Lakers.B.The Houston Rockets.C.The Chicago Bulls.D.The Miami Heats.37.How long has Bryant been wearing No 8?A.Since he started to play basketball.B.For ten seasons

42、.C.Since he entered high school.D.Since he left the Lakers.38.Which of the following is NOT a speculation about Bryants motive to change hisnumber,according to this passage?A.He wants to leave his past behind and have a fresh start.B.He wants to compare himself to Jordan.C.He wants to earn more mone

43、y.D.He wants to show that he is a man of great importance.39.Why did Jordan choose No 23?A.Because that number would make him famous.B.Because that number would make his fans miss him.C.Because that number was related to the number his brother once wore.D.Because that number was easy to remember.40.

44、What does the number Yao Ming chose stand for?A.Two long legs.B.Two strong arms.C.Two people in love.D.Two big countries.第三篇 Trying to Find a PartherOne of the most striking findings of a recent poll in the UK is that of the people inbterviewed,onein two believes that it is becoming more difficult t

45、o meet someone to start a family with.Why are many finding it increasingly difficult to start and sustain intimate relationships?Doesmodern life really make it harder to fall in love?Or are we making it harder for ourselves?It is certainly the case today that contemporary couples benefit in differen

46、t ways fromrelationships.Women no longer rely upon partners for economic sec urity or status.A man doesntexpect his spouse to be in sole charge of running his household and raising his children.But perhaps the knowledge that we can live perfectly well without a partnership means that ittakes much mo

47、re to persuade people to abandon their independence.In theory,finding a partner should be much simpler these days.Only a few generations ago,yourchoice of soulmate(心上人)was constrained(限制)by geography,social convention andfamily tradition.Although it was never explicit,many marriages were essentially

48、 arranged.Now those barriers have been broken down.You can approach a builder or a brain surgeon in anybar in any city on any given evening.When the world is your oyster(牡蛎),you surely have abetter chance of finding a pearl.But it seems that the old conventions have been replaced by an even tighter

49、constraint:the tyrannyof choice.The expectations of partners are inflated(提高)to an unmanageable degree:good looks,impressivesalary,kind to grandmother,and right socks.There is no room for error in the first impression.We think that a relationship can be perfect.If it isnt,it is disposable.We work to

50、 protect ourselvesagainst future heartache and dont put in the hard emotional labor needed to build a strongrelationship.Of course,this is complicated by realities.The cost of housing and child-rearingcreates pressure to have a stable income and career before a life partnership.41.What does the rece