1、Popular+Science(科普知识)(二)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BPart A/B(总题数：1，分数：8.00)You will hear 4 short dialogues, For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answerA, B, C, or D. You will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.（分数：8.00）(1).
2、What are they talking about? A. A piano. B. A guitar. C. A person. D. Summer holidays.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the woman want to do? A. Get a job on campus. B. Take an electronics course. C. Visit the electronics company. D. Apply for a job with the electronics company.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Wha
3、t can be inferred from the conversation? A. The woman doesnt lend books to people. B. The man is too embarrassed to borrow a book from the woman. C. The woman is satisfied that the book has been returned. D. The man cant find the book he borrowed from the woman.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What does the man
4、 imply? A. He also needs a new tennis racket. B. He doesnt think Brian will repay the loan. C. He wants to borrow some money, too. D. He couldnt get Brian to play tennis.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.三、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：8.00)You will hear one dialogue or monologue. Before listening, you will have 5 seconds to r
5、ead each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C, or D. You will hear ONLY ONCE.（分数：8.00）(1).What is the passage mainly about? A. New uses of TV sets. B. New accessories for the home TV. C. The manufacture of videodiscs. D. The videodisc and its
6、 functions.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is the newest attachment to the home TV? A. Videodisc. B. Cable TV. C. Video tape recorder. D. Video games.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is NOT a recent accessory for the home TV? A. Video cassette recorder. B. Video games. C. Radio. D. Cable TV.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).
7、Which of the following statements about videodiscs is NOT true? A. They are used for home entertainment. B. They can replace home computers. C. They may record visual computer programs in the future. D. They can reproduce sounds.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、BSection Use o(总题数：1，分数：40.00)Direction:Read the fol
8、lowing text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank.If you were U U 1 /U /U, and took a cup to the kitchen sink, you might first turn the tap U U 2 /U /Ujust a little way, so that only a thin U U 3 /U /Uof water came from it. Then you would turn the tap a bit U U 4 /U /U. Not only wo
9、uld there be more water, but also it would come out with greater force. If you U U 5 /U /Uit on as far as it would go, you would get no water in your cup at all, U U 6 /U /Uit would come from the tap in so powerful a jet U U 7 /U /Uit would bounce straight out of the cup again, and most likely drenc
10、h you.In that stream of water, then, are three thingsor rather, two things and U U 8 /U /Uresult. Firstly, the amount or quantity, or current of water. Secondly, the pressure U U 9 /U /Uit. And thirdly, the power of the jet, which is the result, or U U 10 /U /Uof the current of water and the force p
11、ushing it.ELECTRICAL POWERU U 11 /U /Uthis is not quite the same as in electricity, it helps U U 12 /U /Uunderstanding amps, volts and watts. For the volt is the U U 13 /U /Uof electrical pressure, or force. The amp (short for ampere) is the unit of electrical current, U U 14 /U /Uthe watt is the un
12、it of electrical power.A watt is the power U U 15 /U /Uby an ampere of current U U 16 /U /Uin a circuit at a pressure of one volt. So the more the volts and amps there are, the more watts. U U 17 /U /Uin that water tap, the more current there is, and the more pressure, then the greater the resulting
13、 power.The word “pressure“ is not U U 18 /U /Ucorrect, however, when used about volts. They are better U U 19 /U /Uas units of forcescientists and engineers U U 20 /U /Uthem units of “electromotive force“, or E.M.F.（分数：40.00）(1). A. hungry B. tired C. thirsty D. exhausted（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. dow
14、n B. off C. on D. up（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. bundle B. tip C. drop D. stream（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. better B. much C. farther D. nearer（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5). A. turned B. turns C. turning D. had turned（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(6). A. because of B. as for C. for D. as to（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(7). A. which B. that
15、 C. what D. who（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(8). A. its B. his C. their D. theirs（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(9). A. pulling B. pushing C. grasping D. putting（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(10). A. produce B. production C. product D. prosperity（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(11). A. However B. Until C. Because D. Although（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(12). A. in
16、 B. into C. at D. on（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(13). A. part B. force C. parcel D. unit（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(14). A. when B. while C. which D. but（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(15). A. given B. give C. giving D. gave（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(16). A. flying B. floating C. flowing D. flourishing（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(17). A. As B. Like C. L
17、iking D. As if（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(18). A. almost B. even C. quite D. more（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(19). A. discriminated B. designed C. disliked D. described（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(20). A. recall B. call C. tell D. pronounce（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.五、BSection Readi(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、BPart A/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Directions:Read t
18、he following text. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D.New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. Its now a “global village“ where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of coarse, our ability to benefit from this hi
19、gh-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills.Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modem businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modem markets, success overseas often helps support domestic busi
20、ness efforts.Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.“ He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the companys plan for success
21、, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are beco
22、ming more and more prevalent(普遍的).Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets.English is still the international language of business. But there is an evergrowin
23、g need for people who can speak another language. A second language isnt generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal.The employee posted abroad who speaks the countrys principal language has an opport
24、unity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and can have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the au
25、thors attitude toward high-tech communications equipment? A. Critical. B. Prejudiced. C. Indifferent. D. Positive.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, businesspeople _. A. have to get familiar with modern technology B. are gaining more economic benefits
26、from domestic operations C. are attaching more importance to their overseas business D. are eager to work overseas（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).In this passage, “out of sight and out of mind“ (Lines 23. Para. 3) probably means _. A. being unable to think properly for lack of insight B. being totally out of t
27、ouch with business at home C. missing opportunities for promotion when abroad D. leaving all care and worry behind（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations in employing people today? A. Connections with businesses overseas. B. Abi
28、lity to speak the clients language. C. Technical know-how. D. Business experience.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can _. A. better control the whole negotiation process B. easily find new approaches to meet market needs C. fast-forward thei
29、r proposals to headquarters D. easily make friends with businesspeople abroad（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.七、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：8.00)Directions:Read the text from a magazine article in which several people expressed their different opinions on the same issue. Please match the name of each person to one of the st
30、atements given below.Emma ScottGood manners dont come from hypocrisy; they come from empathy. Empathy means feeling as though you are the other person: that is, putting yourself in his or her place. Be aware that certain topics are dangerous to get into. Subjects such as politics and religion may be
31、 suitable in some groups but not in others. In certain cultures it is even impolite to mention these topics because they are considered very personal.Phyllis HarrisonAngry argument is the enemy of enjoyable talk. Even though people who become angry may be correct in their opinions, their offensive m
32、anner may make them lose both the argument and the respect of other people. A good rule for discussion is to use hard facts and a soft voice.Linda RiceLike the driver of a car, the conversationalist has to watch for traffic signals, the indications of when to stop and when to go on. Signs of listene
33、rs boredom or impatience are conversational “red lights“, warning you to come to a stop quickly. On the other hand, their enjoyment and attentiveness are like green lights. If people are interested in what you are saying, they will give you a “go“ signal, by asking you to continue.Melanie WilliamsAs
34、king irrelevant questions, making unrelated comments, finishing other peoples sentences, or helping them tell a story can be very annoying. Interrupting should be only a last resort used, for example, when the speaker has been rambling, putting people to sleep, or bringing up topics that may be offe
35、nsive.Now match each of the persons with the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.StatementsA. Dont do to others what you wouldnt want others to do to you.B. Notice your listeners reaction to what you are saying.C. You should be very brief.D. The Chinese have a saying that the
36、person who shouts first has lost the argument.E. Be careful not to hurt the feelings of the people around you.F. Dont interrupt other people.（分数：8.00）(1).Emma Scott（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Phyllis Harrison（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).Linda Rice（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).Melanie Williams（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_八、BSection Writi(总
37、题数：0，分数：0.00)九、BPart A/B(总题数：1，分数：13.00)1.Write a letter to the Municipal Government Office to show your concern over the increase of motorcycles. Your letter should include the following information: (1)摩托车的数量越来越多； (2)摩托车的危害； (3)市政府应采取措施控制摩托车数量的增长。 You should write approximately 100 words. Do not s
38、ign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Lin“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：13.00）_十、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：13.00)2.Look at the chart and write an essay entitled Increasing Young Cancer Patients, Victims of Smoking. Your essay should include the following points: (1) an
39、alyze the increase of young smokers and of young lung cancer patients in the last forty years (2) give possible reason (s) for it (3) draw your conclusion Number of SmokersAges 20-30 (Million)Number of Cases of Lung CancerAges 20-30 (Thousand)1958150 3.11968170 3.61978210 4.51988290 6.21998410 9.2（分
40、数：13.00）_Popular+Science(科普知识)(二)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BPart A/B(总题数：1，分数：8.00)You will hear 4 short dialogues, For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answerA, B, C, or D. You will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.（分数：8
41、.00）(1).What are they talking about? A. A piano. B. A guitar. C. A person. D. Summer holidays.（分数：2.00）A.B.C. D.解析：听力原文 M: I knew Laurie played the piano. I didnt know she played the guitar. W: Neither did I. It seems that she just took it on her own in the summer.(2).What does the woman want to do?
42、 A. Get a job on campus. B. Take an electronics course. C. Visit the electronics company. D. Apply for a job with the electronics company.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：听力原文 M: I heard that Petrol Electronics is going to hold interviews on campus next week. W: What day? Id like to talk to them and drop my rsu
43、m.(3).What can be inferred from the conversation? A. The woman doesnt lend books to people. B. The man is too embarrassed to borrow a book from the woman. C. The woman is satisfied that the book has been returned. D. The man cant find the book he borrowed from the woman.（分数：2.00）A.B.C. D.解析：听力原文 M:
44、Janet, heres the book you lent me. Im a bit embarrassed. I cant seem to find the jacket for it. W: I would never even notice this. You are one of the few people who actually return the book to me.(4).What does the man imply? A. He also needs a new tennis racket. B. He doesnt think Brian will repay t
45、he loan. C. He wants to borrow some money, too. D. He couldnt get Brian to play tennis.（分数：2.00）A.B. C.D.解析：听力原文 W: If I can get Brian to pay off the money I lent him last week, I will get that new tennis racket. M: I hope you can have better luck than I did.三、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：8.00)You will hear o
46、ne dialogue or monologue. Before listening, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C, or D. You will hear ONLY ONCE.（分数：8.00）(1).What is the passage mainly about? A. New uses of TV sets. B. New accessories for the home TV. C. The manufacture of videodiscs. D. The videodisc and its functions.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：听力原文 During the past several years, many new uses of television sets have been introduced
