职称英语考试综合类B级试题及答案Word文档格式.docx

1、were shocked by what they saw.A. moved B. touched C. surprised D. worried3. The weather is a constant subject of conversation in Britain.A. question B. problem C. title D. topic4. This is not typical of English, but is a feature of the Chinese language.A. particular B. characteristic C. remarkable D

2、. idiomatic5. It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.A. simply B. almost C. totally D. completely6. These are defensive behavior patterns which derive from our fears.A. stem B. rely C. develop D. grow7. Only a small minority of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves

3、or others.A. easy B. possible C. likely D. difficult8. They have the capability to destroy the enemy in a few days.A. possibility B. necessity C. ability D. probability9. We have never seen such gorgeous hills.A. beautiful B. stretching C. spreading D. rolling10. The leaves have been swept into huge

4、 heaps.A. loads B. layers C. pyramids D. piles11. The news will horrify everyone.A. attract B. terrify C. tempt D. excite12. The article sketched the major events of the decade.A. described B. offered C. outlined D. presented13.I wont tolerate that kind of behavior.A. bear B. receive C. admit D. tak

5、e14. Their style of playing football is utterly different.A. barely B. scarcely C. hardly D. totally15. Her sister urged her to apply for the job.A. advised B. caused C. forced D. promised第2部分：阅读判断（第1622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

6、。Scotland: A Land of WisdomIn the 1740s,the famous French philosopher Voltaire said “We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilization.” Thats not a bad advertisement for any country when it comes to attracting people to search for a first-class education.According to the American author Arthur

7、Herman, the Scots invented the modern world itself. He argues that Scottish thinkers and intellectuals worked out many of the most important ideas on which modern life depends-everything from the scientific method to market economics. Their ideas did not just spread among intellectuals, but to those

8、 people in business, government and the sciences who actually shaped the Western world.It all started during the period that historians call the Scottish Enlightenment（启蒙运动）,which is usually seen as taking place between the years 1740 and 1800.Before that, philosophy was mainly concerned with religi

9、on. For the thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, the proper study of humanity was mankind itself.Their reasoning was practical. For the philosopher David Hume, humanity was the right subject for philosophy because we can examine human behavior and so find real evidence of how people think and fee

10、l. And from that we can make judgments about the societies we live in and make concrete suggestions about how they can be improved, for universal benefit.Humes enquiry into the nature of knowledge laid the foundations for the scientific method-the pursuit of truth through experiment. His friend and

11、fellow resident of Edinburgh, Adam Smith, famously applied the study of mankind to the ways in which mankind does business. Trade, he argued, was a form of information. In pursuing our own interests through trading in markets, we all come to benefit each other.Smiths idea has dominated modern views

12、of economics. It also has wide applications. He was one of the philosophers to point out that nations can become rich, free and powerful through peace, trade and invention.Although the Scottish Enlightenment ended a long time ago, the ideas which evolved at that time still underpin（构成的基础）our theorie

13、s of human exchange and enquiry. It also exists in Scotland 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. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned17. According to Arthur Herman, the Scots develop

14、ed many important ideas which modern life depends on. 18. Philosophers had come to know the importance of studying humanity even before the Scottish Enlightenment took place.19. David Hume was the first philosopher to study mankind.20. Smiths idea has extensive applications.21. Our current theories

15、of human exchange and enquiry have nothing to do with the ideas developed during the Scottish Enlightenment.22. Smith died in 1800.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 UK1 From Buckingham Palace to

16、 Oxford, the UK is loaded with wonderful icons（标志）of past eras. But it has also 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 is among the worlds best.2 Most people have strong preconcep

17、tions about the British. But if youre one of these people, youd be wise to abandon those ideas. Visit a nightclub in one of the big cities, a football match, or a good local pub and you might more readily describe the English people as humorous and hospitable. Its certainly true that no other countr

18、y in the world has more bird-watchers, sports supporters, pet owners and gardeners than the UK.3 Getting around England is pretty easy. Budget（廉价的）airlines like Easyjet and Rynnair fly domestically. Trains can deliver you very efficiently from one major city to another. Long distance express buses a

19、re called coaches. Where coaches and buses run on the same route, coaches are more expensive （though quicker） than buses. Londons famous black cabs are excellent but expensive. Minicabs are cheaper competitors, with freelance（个体的）drivers. But usually you need to give a call first. Londons undergroun

20、d is called the Tube. Its very convenient and can get you to almost any part of the city.4 The UK is not famous for its food. But you still need to know some of the traditional English foods. The most famous must be fish and chips. The fish and chips are deep fried in flour. English breakfast is som

21、ething you need to try. It is fried bacon, sausages, fried eggs, black pudding, fried tomatoes, fried bread and baked beans, with toast and a pot of tea. Other things like shepherds pie and Yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a part of English food culture.5 Pubbing and clubbing are the main fo

22、rms of English nightlife, especially for the young. Pubbing means going to a pub with friends, having drinks, and chatting. Clubbing is different from pubbing and includes going to a pub, or a place of music, or a bar, or any other places to gather with friends. Clubbing can be found everywhere. Usu

23、ally there is some kind of dress code for clubbing, such as no jeans, no sportswear, or smart clubwear, while pubbing is much more casual.23. Paragraph 2_ A Education24. Paragraph 3_ B People25. Paragraph 4_ C Transport26. Paragraph 5_ D Drinks E Food F Nightlife27. The UK is a country that is. A fa

24、ster but more expensive than buses28. The British people are. B both ancient and modern29. Coaches in the UK are. C humorous and hospitable30. Fish and chips are. D cheap and efficient E traditional and famous F clever 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

25、一篇 A Debate on the English LanguageA measure declaring English the national language is under intense debate in the United States. The US Senate passed two declarations last week. One calls English the nations official language and the other says it is the “common and unifying（统一的）”tongue. But Ameri

26、cans found themselves divided on the issue.Since people worldwide know that most Americans speak only English, many cant understand why the issue is so controversial（有争议的）.“The discussion is related to fears of immigration issues,” says Dick Tucker, a social scientist at Pittsburghs Carnegie Mellon

27、University. “Its related to a worry about the changing demography（人口统计）of the US. Its a worry about who will continue to have political and economic influence.”In fact, the notion of protecting the language has been kicked around almost since the nations founding. John Adams lobbied（游说）in 1780 for t

28、he creation of a national academy to correct and improve 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 hasnt had a national language, but the idea of recognizing the special status of English lived

29、on.The emotions surrounding language resurface（再次浮现）not because people feel comfortable with English. It is more about the discomfort many Americans feel with the new languages, says Walt Wolfram, a professor at North Carolina State University.“Language is never about language,” he says.According to

30、 the 2000 US Census Bureau report, of 209 million Americans over 18 years old, 172 million speak only English at home. About 37 million speak languages other than English. Among them,6.5 million speak poor English and 3.1 million 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 protected?A. Walt Wolfram. B. John