1、高级英语自考题模拟 3 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)He shouted sharply, “Number off, “ and 1 they obeyed, “.twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty. “ They knew he knew without counting. This was just a line in his 2 he couldn“t sacrifice. He said, “Your 3 then is three. We are quite 4 as to which three. You can choos
2、e for yourselves. The funeral 5 will begin at seven tomorrow morning. “ First I spent five years in an 6 profession (the Indian Imperial Police, in Burma), and then I 7 poverty and the sense of failure. This increased my natural 8 of authority and made me for the first time fully 9 of the existence
3、of the working classes, and the job in Burma had given me some understanding of the nature of imperialism; but these experiences were not enough to give me an 10 political orientation. Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the 11 of control to appear warm in the coldest wea
4、ther, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a 12 breeze which swirled around, cooling her. Her skin was a 13 black that would have peeled like a plum if 14 , but then no one would have thought of getting close enough to Mrs. Flowers to ruffle her dress, let alone snag her skin. She didn“
5、t encourage 15 . One of the greatest and most justified criticisms of television has been that in 16 to the largest audience possible, it neglects minority audiences and minority tastes. This is still 17 true. But there is, perhaps, one program a day and many, of course, on Sunday which an intellige
6、nt man or woman can enjoy and 18 interest from. In my trips east or west or north or south, I pick up the 19 paper to find this enjoyment or interest 20 vain. And if we apply to other attributes the criteria we would not want bright children any more; we“d 21 want them to look bright-and get 22 scho
7、ol fast. We wouldn“t be interested in beautiful women 23 a good paint job. And we“d be opposed to the most 24 quality of man: his individuality, his 25 from the mob. A. allotment B. precious C. accurate D. unsuitable E. aware F. differentness G. familiarity H. grace I. derive J. snagged K. appealing
8、 L. underwent M. rites N. just O. charade P. largely Q. private R. merely S. sullenly T. local U. hatred V. indifferent W. in X. through Y. rich （分数：25.00）1.I do every single bit of housework _ my husband Bob just does the dishes now and then.（分数：1.00）A.whileB.sinceC.whenD.as2.I don“t like making sp
9、eeches in public; it“s so _“（分数：1.00）A.embarrassingB.excitingC.enlighteningD.embittering3.The man had the greatest difficulty sending the little _ girl to bed.（分数：1.00）A.imaginativeB.imaginaryC.imaginableD.imagining4.I have great _ for people in affliction.（分数：1.00）A.haughtyB.arrogantC.empathyD.symp
10、athy5.She was very _ about my suggestion.（分数：1.00）A.tentativeB.noncommittalC.hesitantD.abridged6.A bit later I _ a group of hikers out for a walk.（分数：1.00）A.came onB.came uponC.came backD.came up with7.You“d better let me know as soon as there is a(n) _ position in the branch office.（分数：1.00）A.vacuu
11、mB.emptyC.hollowD.vacant8.The president made a _ speech at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting, which encouraged the sportsmen greatly.（分数：1.00）A.vigorousB.tediousC.flatD.harsh9.The ball _ two or three times before rolling down the slope.（分数：1.00）A.swayedB.bouncedC.hoppedD.darted10.Sports and
12、 _ have always been part of university life.（分数：1.00）A.creationB.reputationC.recreationD.reservation11.It seems to be more _ in the mountains when birds are singing.（分数：1.00）A.on one“s ownB.loneC.aloneD.lonesome12.This is a film in which Spielberg used real actors. instead of _ men.（分数：1.00）A.stunB.
13、stinkC.stuntD.stuffed13._ and wage increases have not kept in step.（分数：1.00）A.productB.productionC.produceD.productivity14.No one can function properly if they are _ of adequate sleep.（分数：1.00）A.contrivedB.deprivedC.rippedD.stripped15.It was surprising that the hotel which looked rather _ outside wa
14、s luxuriously and artistically furnished inside.（分数：1.00）A.shabbyB.cheapC.oldD.brokenWork-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress(1) Finding work-life balance in today“s frenetically (疯狂地) paced world is no simple task. (2) Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a
15、rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult. (3) Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal
16、life feel out of balance, stressalong with its harmful effects-is the result. (4) The good news is that you can take control of“ your work-life balanceand give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then yo
17、u can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance. How work invades your personal life (5) There was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight-to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were
18、 fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Here“s why: Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or remove more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer an
19、d produce more just to protect their jobs. International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting. Advanced communication technology. Many people now
20、 have the ability to work anywhere-from their home to their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this. Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they“re scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory (强制性的). If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find
21、 yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations. Changes in family roles. Today“s married worker is typically part of a dual-career couples, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments to family, friends and community. Married to your work (6) I
22、t can be tempting to rack up the hours at workespecially if you“re trying to earn a promotion or some extra money for a child“s education or a dream vacation. For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload. (7) But if you“re spending most of your time at work, your ho
23、me life will likely pay the price. Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance: Fatigue. Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when you“re tired. This means you“re less productive and may make more mistakes. These mistakes can lead to injury or
24、 rework and negatively impact on your professional reputation. Family. You may miss out on important events, such as your child“s first bike ride, your father“s 60th birthday or your high-school reunion. Missing out on important milestones may harm relationships with your loved ones. Friends. Truste
25、d friends are a key part of your support system. But if you“re spending time at the office instead of with them, you“ll find it difficult to nurture those friendships. Expectations. If you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility. This could create a never-ending and increasi
26、ng cycle, causing more concerns and challenges. (8) Sometimes working overtime is important. If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you won“t be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it. Most importantly, say no when you“re too tired, when it“s affecting your health or w
27、hen you have crucial family obligations. Striking the best work-life balance (9) For most people, juggling (巧妙处理) the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge. With so many demands on your timefrom overtime to family obligationsit can feel difficult to strike this balance. The goa
28、l is to make time for the activities that are the most important to you. (10) Here are some ideas to help you find the balance that“s best for you: Learn to say no. Whether it“s a co-worker asking you to spearhead(充当先锋)an extra project or you child“s teacher asking you to manage the class play, reme
29、mber that it“s OK to respectfully say no . When you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you“ll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy. Leave work at work. Make a conscious decision to separate work time f
30、rom personal time. When with your family, for instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer. Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. A weekly family calendar of important date
31、s and a daily list of to-dos will help you avoid deadline panic. If your employer offers a course in time management, sign up for it. Get enough sleep. There“s nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when you“re sleep-deprived. Not only is your productivity affected, but also you c
32、an make costly mistakes. You may then have to work even more hours to make up for these mistakes. Communicate clearly. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary. Nurture yourself. Set aside time each day for an activity that you
33、enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music. Set aside one night each week for recreation. Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoeing. Making ti
34、me for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate(使年 轻)you. (11) Remember, striking a work-life balance isn“t a one-shot deal. Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Balance doesn“t mean doing everything. Examine your priorities and set boundaries. Be firm in what you can and cannot do. On
35、ly you can restore harmony to your lifestyle.（分数：20.00）(1).What will happen if your work life and personal life feel out of balance?（分数：2.00）A.You will have little time to finish your work.B.You may feel stress, which will affect you negatively.C.You will have a lot of time to share with your family
36、.D.You will never balance the combination of life and work.(2).What does the word “blur“ in the sentence “But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers“ mean?（分数：2.00）A.To make something small.B.To make something special.C.To make something less clear.D.T
37、o make something important.(3).The boundaries between work and home have blurred for the following reasons, EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.global economyB.changes in family rolesC.advanced communication technologyD.high divorce rate(4).Which of the following statements is NOT true according the passage?（分数：2.0
38、0）A.People don“t feel pressured to work longer.B.Now .it is possible for people to work anywhere.C.Often, overtime for employees is compulsory.D.It is not easy for married workers to find time to meet commitments to family and so on.(5).What will happen if you“re spending most of your time at work?（
39、分数：2.00）A.You will lose both health and wealth.B.You will be hated by your loved ones.C.You will lose all your friends.D.You may be given more responsibility.(6).According to the passage, you“d better say no to mandatory overtime when _.（分数：2.00）A.you get bored with the workB.you are not interested
40、in the workC.you can“t get additional allowanceD.you have crucial family obligations(7).What does the underlined sentence in the passage mean?（分数：2.00）A.You should do the things people ask you to do without feeling guilty.B.You shouldn“t do the things people ask you to do if you don“t want to.C.To d
41、o things people ask you to do can bring you a lot of joy.D.To do things for yourself is more meaningful than to do things for others.(8).What will NOT happen if you don“t get enough sleep?（分数：2.00）A.You will feel stressed while working.B.You will have no sense of exhaustion.C.You can make costly mis
42、takes.D.You will have low productivity.(9).How to save a lot of time and avoid misunderstandings according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.To call them.B.To write a letter.C.To communicate clearly and listen carefully.D.To apologize.(10).What does the real balance mean according to the author?（分数：2.00）A.E
43、xamining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you.B.Doing everything you want to do whether you can do it or not.C.Saying yes to everybody in order to maintain good relationships.D.Being firm that working overtime will strike a work-life balance.Work-life balance: Ways to restore ha
44、rmony and reduce stress(1) Finding work-life balance in today“s frenetically (疯狂地) paced world is no simple task. (2) Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or
45、 coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult. (3) Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal life feel out of balance, stressalong with its harmful effects-is the result. (4) The good news is that you can take contr
46、ol of“ your work-life balanceand give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance. How work inv
47、ades your personal life (5) There was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight-to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Here“s why
48、: Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or remove more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs. International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some
49、 people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting. Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ability to work anywhere-from their home to their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this. Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they“re scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory (强制性的). If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yours
