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1、阅检 理解(Reading)全真试题应 用 文 01Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page.(Youmay read the questions first)jaguar n.a type of large,yellow-colored cat with black markings found in thesouthwestern region of the US.and in Central and South America.jargon 1.n.speech

2、 that doesnt make sense.2.n.an unknown language that seems strange orimpossible to understand.3.n.a language made up of two or more other languages:His jargonwas a mixture of French and English.4.n.the special vocabulary of a field or profession:Herreport on computers was field with jargon.jaunt 1.n

3、.a trip taken for fun 2.v.to go on a brief pleasant trip:We jaunted to the countrylast Saturday.javelin 1.n.a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2.n.a light-weightmetal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests.3.n.the contest in which ajavelin is thrown.4.v.to strik

4、e,as with a javelinjazz 1.n.a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmicbeats.2.n.popular dance music influenced by jazz.3.n.slang empty talk.4.adj.of or like jazz:a jazz band,a jazz recordsjennet n.a small Spanish horse1.Which meaning of the word javelin is used i

5、n the sentence below?At the competition,Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.A.Definition 1 B.Definition 2 C.Definition 3 D.Definition 42.Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?Doctors often speak in medical jargon.A.Definition 1 B.definition 2 C.Definition 3

6、 D.Definition 43.What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence?Dont give me that jazz,for I am a practical person.A.rhythmic beats B.a type of musicC.meaningless talk D.a kind of dance记叙文03Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories fbr two years,but she was not happy there.Nothing sign

7、ificant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases.Martha felt thather supervisor,a younger and less experienced person than she,did not like her.In fact,thesupervisor often said unpleasant things to her.One day,while talking with her friend Maria,she mentioned how discouraged she was

8、.Mariagave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for alarge chemical company.Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunchhour.During the interview,Mr.Petri said,Youre just the kind of person we need here.Yourebeing wasted in your other

9、 job.Give me a call in a day or two.Im sure we can find a place foryou in our organization.Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.That afternoon,Ruth Kenny,her supervisor,saw that Martha had come in ten minutes latefrom her lunch hour and she said,“Oh,so you finally decided to com

10、e back to work today?”This was the last straw.She could not take another insult.Besides,Mr.Petri was right:shewas being wasted in this job.“Look,“she said angrily,4tif you don?t like the way I work,I dont need to stay here.Til gowhere Im appreciated!Good-bye!M She took up her things and stormed out

11、of the office.That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria,“What doyou think?“WeH,said Maria carefully,4are you sure about the other job?”“Well,not exactly,but”Maria continued,t4Will you be able to get a recommendation from Mrs.Kenny if you needone?”t4A recommendat

12、ion?,from Mrs.Kenny?hesitated Martha,in a worried tone.“Martha,I hope you didnt burn your bridges?,Maria said.“I think I would have handled itdifferently.1.Martha is unhappy in her job b e c a u s e.A.she has not advancedB.the work is not significantC.her supervisor is younger than sheD.there is too

13、 much work with little payment2.Which of the following statement is NOT true?A.At her supervisors criticism,Martha lost her temper.B.Mr.Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job.C.Marthas interview with the director was on her lunch hour.D.Martha got the name of the director through her co

14、usin.3.The phrase“the last straw“probably refers to.A.the last opportunity B.the straw that saves Marthas lifeC.the last reminder D.the final unpleasant thing4.What does Maria think of Marthas decision?A.Martha has handled the matter properly.B.Martha shouldnt have set the bridge on fire.C.Martha sh

15、ould have found a new job before leaving.D.Martha shouldnt have lost her temper with her supervisor说明文一一人物 纪 实 05Britains oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110.Mr.JohnEvans had never found the time or the money-to make the trip from his house near Swansea.But,when Bri

16、tish Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital,he just could notrefuse.Until yesterday he had never been far from home,except for one trip to Aberdeen.Mr.Evans,who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales,almost made the journey to London oncebefore,at the turn of th

17、e century.There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings(1shilling=1/20 pound)return from Swansea-too much I thought.AH my money went to thefamily then,4he said.During the next two days Mr.Evans will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of London to see thesights.Top of his list is a visit t

18、o the Houses of Parliament（国会）.The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about ifhe gets tired.t4I dont like the chair business-people will so think I am getting old,“he said.His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized-no alcohol,no cigarett

19、e andno angry.Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son,Amwel,he quipped,Imglad to see theyve given me a return ticket.4 41.Its reported that Mr.Evans healthy long life was to a certain extent due to hi s.A.wine drinking B.proper smokingC.mild temper D.sense of humor2.Which of the fol

20、lowing statements is true?A.A single trip from Mr.Evanss house to the White City used to be ten shillings.B.The first place for Mr.Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.C.He appreciated peoples arrangement of a wheelchair during his visitD.Mr.Evans once made the journey to London at the end of

21、the century.3.The word quip”in the last sentence most probably me a n s.A.to make a witty remark B.to express a happy messageC.to make a wish D.to tell a joke4.What might be the best title for this passage?A.11 O-year-old Tourist B.Secret for Long and Healthy LifeC.Free Return Ticket D.Sightseeing i

22、n London说明文一一自然科学05Equipped only with a pair of binoculars（双筒望远镜）and ready to spend long hours waitingin all weathers for a precious glance of a rare bullfinch（红腹灰雀）.Britains birdwatchers hadlong been supposed to be lovers of a minority sport.But new figures show birdwatching is fastbecoming a popul

23、ar pastime,with almost three million of us absorbed in our fluttering featheredfriends.Devoted birdwatchers,those prepared to travel thousands of miles for a sighting of a rareSiberian bird,are fast being joined by a new breed of follower whose interest is satiated bywatching a few finches（雀科鸣鸟）on a

24、 Sunday walk or putting up a bird-box in the back garden.44 Al most three million UK birdwatchers is certainly possible if you include everyone withonly a casual interest,“Stephen Moss said in his newly published book-A Bird in the Bush:aSocial History of Birdwatching which records the pursuit from

25、the rich Victorian Englishmanslove of shooting rare birds to the less offensive observational tendencies of birdwatchers today.Television wildlife programs have helped to fuel the new trend.Last summer,BBC 2sBritain Goes Wild was a surprise success.It pulled in three million viewers and led to bird-

26、housesselling out across the UK as 45,000 people promised to put up a box.Birdwatchers networking system first came to the attention of the nation in 1989,when abirdwatcher caught sight of the first Vermivora chrysoptera-a golden-winged songbird fromNorth America-to be seen in Britain.He put a messa

27、ge out on the network service Birdline,andnext day 3,000 birdwatchers proved the full pull of a truly rare bird as they visited the Tesco carpark in Kent,where it had settled.Today,birdwatchers can log on to www.birdline.co.uk or havenews of the latest sightings texted to their phones.“Multimillion-

28、pound spending on binoculars,bird food and boxes point to the increasingnumbers of birdwatchers,said David Cromack,the editor of Bird Watching magazine,“Thenumber of people involved is so big that they have great potential to influence governmentdecisions affecting the environment.,1.The word“satiat

29、ed“in paragraph 2 can best be replaced by A.affected B.shared C.satisfied D.narrowed2.What happened after the message of seeing a Vennivora chrysoptera was put on the network?A.Birdwatchers helped the rare bird settle in Kent.B.Large numbers of birdwatchers went to view the bird.C.Many birdwatchers

30、logged on to the website for details.D.Birdwatchers showed their determination to protect the rare bird.3.Which of the following CANNOT be true according to the passage?A.Television wildlife programs started the popular pastime of birdwatching.B.The network service has contributed to the rapid devel

31、opment of birdwatching.C.Birdwatching in Britain was long considered a sport with a small group of followers.D.The current situation of birdwatching may promote the protection of the environment.4.The passage mainly tells us about in UK.A.the history of birdwatchingB.a growing passion for birdwatchi

32、ngC.the impact of media on birdwatchingD.birdwatching as a popular expensive sport论 述 文 04We are all interested in equality,but while some people try to protect the school andexamination system in the name of equality,other,still in the name of equality,want only todestroy it.Any society which is in

33、terested in equality of opportunity and standards of achievement mustregularly test its pupils.The standards may be changed-no examination is perfectbut to haveto tests or examinations would mean the end of equality and of standards.There are groups ofpeople who oppose this view and who do not belie

34、ve either in examinations or in any controls inschool or on teachers.This would mean that everything would depend on luck since every pupilwould depend on the efficiency,the values and the purpose of each teacher.Without examinations,employers will look fbr employees from the highly respected school

35、sand from families known to them-a form of favoritism will replace equality.At the moment,the bright child from an ill-respected school can show certificates to prove he or she is suitable fora job,while the lake of certificate indicates the unsuitability of a dull child attending awell-respected sc

36、hool.This defend of excellence and opportunity would disappear if examinationswere taken away,and the bright child form a poor family would be a prisoner of his or herschoofs reputation,unable to compete for employment with the child from the favored school.The opponents of the examination system su

37、ggest that examinations are an evil force becausethey show differences between pupils.According to these people,there must be no special,different,academic class.They have even suggested that there should be no form of difference insport or any other area:all jobs or posts should be filled by unsyst

38、ematic selection.The selectionwould be made by people who themselves are probably selected by some computer.1.The word“favoritism is used to describe the phenomenon t hat.A.bright children also need certificates go get satisfying jobs.B.children from well-respected schools tend to have good jobsC.po

39、or children with certificates are favored in job marketsD.children attending ordinary schools achieve great success2.What would happen if exams were taken away according to the author?A.Schools for bright children would lose their reputation.B.There would be more opportunities and excellence.C.Child

40、ren from poor families would be able to change their schools.D.Childrens job opportunity would be affected by their school reputation.3.The opponents of the examination system will agree t hat.A.jobs should not be assigned by systematic selectionB.computers should be selected to take over many jobsC

41、.special classed is necessary to keep the school standardsD.schools with academic subjects should be done away with4.The passage mainly focuses on.A.schools and certificates B.examination and equalityC.opportunity and employment D.standards and reputation 巩固与提高(一)RESUMEDOUGLAS V.FERNETTIAddress:636

42、Rugar Street Joliet,Illinois 60451Date of Birth:June 5,1960Height:61 Weight:195 lbs.Health:ExcellentPhone:309 876-0012 Married:Helen Son:Jim(2)EXPERIENCE1978 to 1983:Joliet Bridge Company,Joliet,Illinois.Began as an apprentice and became accomplished journey-man pattern maker.1983 to Present:Joliet

43、Bridge Company,Joliet,Illinois.Promoted to Forman,Pattern Division.Responsibilities include the supervision of fourteenpersonnel,maintaining work schedules and making assignments,maintaining stockinventories,and supervising two apprentices.PERSONAL ACTIVITIESFrom 1979 to 1983 attended evening school

44、 in order to complete high school education.Received H.S.Diploma from the State University of Illinois in 1983.Since 1983 haveattended evening classes at Joliet Community College.Have completed eighteen semesterhours credit with nine hours in personnel management.Other activities include regularchur

45、ch attendance,member of ELKS,and help with Little League.PERSONAL STATEMENTAlthough I have been very happy at Joliet Bridge and have had excellent opportunity,it isnecessary that I relocate my family due to my sons allergies（过敏症）.In this respect,desire a position in the Southwest United States.Am wi

46、lling to consider a position as apattern maker,tool and die maker,or as a supervisor.My major attributes are my reliabilityand loyalty to my company and my ability to work with others.REFERENCESReferences are available upon request.1.What does Douglas do at present in Joliet Bridge Company?A.Pattern

47、 maker.C.Member of ELKS.2.What was Douglas doing in 1982?A.Working in Joliet Bridge CompanyC.Helping with Little LeagueB.Leader of Pattern Division.D.Apprentice.B.Studying at Joliet Community CollegeD.A,B and C3.Why does Douglas want to leave Joliet Bridge Company?A.Because he is not satisfied with

48、his present job.B.Because he has not been successful in the company.C.Because he does not get along well with his colleagues.D.Because his son is not used to the weather in Illinois.4.If you want to know the age of Douglas son,what can you do?A.Write to 636 Rugar Street.B.Telephone 309 876-0012C.Ask

49、 his wife Helen.D.Find it in the resume（二）Types of Insurancehealth insurance-pays for hospital treatmentlife insurance-you put money into the scheme（方案）which pays out when you diebuilding and contents-to cover the directeffects of an accident or disaster e.g.a fire or afloodmnto。vehicle insurance co

50、vers damages toany of the firms motor vehiclesemployers liability（责任）covers accidentsor illnesses that happen as a result ofemployees,workpublic liability insurance this covers anyaccident which might happen to the generalpublic.e.g.when they are visiting a companysprem ises.（建筑物及周围土地）All companies