1、职称英语综合类 B 级模拟 87 及答案解析(总分：101.50，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第 1 部分：词汇选项(总题数：15，分数：16.50)1.The steadily rising cost of labor on the waterfront has greatly increased the cost of shipping cargo by water.（分数：1.50）A.graduallyB.suddenlyC.excessivelyD.exceptionally2.We shall take the treasure away to a safe place.（分数：1.
2、00）A.cleanB.prettyC.distantD.secure3.We have got to abide by the rules.（分数：1.50）A.stick toB.persist inC.safeguardD.apply4.These programmes are of immense value to old people.（分数：1.00）A.naturalB.fatalC.tinyD.enormous5.The book made a great impact on its readers.（分数：1.00）A.forceB.influenceC.surpriseD.
3、power6.Steep stairs can present a particular hazard to older people.（分数：1.00）A.evidenceB.dangerC.caseD.picture7.We were all there when the accident occurred .（分数：1.00）A.happenedB.brokeC.spreadD.appeared8.It is obvious that he will win the game.（分数：1.00）A.likelyB.possibleC.clearD.probable9.Our arrang
4、ements were thrown into complete turmoil .（分数：1.00）A.reliefB.doubtC.confusionD.failure10.There was a simultaneous trial taking place in the next building.（分数：1.00）A.coexistingB.fairC.fullD.public11.The Spanish, French, Dutch, and English all vied for North American territory.（分数：1.00）A.arrived onB.c
5、ompeted forC.disposed ofD.sailed for12.We all knew from the very outset that the plan would fail.（分数：1.00）A.outcomeB.beginningC.incomeD.output13.The Group of Seven, a clique of Canadian artists painting at the turn of the century, has been credited with arousing a widespread awareness of Canada“s ru
6、gged landscape.（分数：1.00）A.stimulatingB.prolongingC.glorifyingD.encouraging14.There is an abundant supply of cheap labor in this country.（分数：1.00）A.steadyB.plentifulC.extraD.stable15.It is laid down in the regulations that all members must carry their membership cards at all times.（分数：1.50）A.suggeste
7、dB.warnedC.statedD.confirmed二、第 2 部分：阅读判断(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Cosmetic SurgerySurgery that can improve the way a person looks is becoming more and more popular in the United States. This kind of surgery is called cosmetic surgery, and both men and women are turning to this treatment as a way of keeping th
8、eir appearance young as well as keeping competitive (有竞争力的) in their jobs. Men especially are beginning to turn to face-lifts (面部拉皮手术), liposuction (taking fat out of the body), and implants (putting artificial parts into their bodies) to help them look younger. As companies downsize (缩编) and move y
9、ounger employees into higher positions, older employees in their late forties and early fifties fee the need to look and act younger in order to stay competitive. These operations are not without dangers, however. One young woman had an eye operation to get rid of the bags under her eyes. She descri
10、bed her experience as terrible. She said, “When he started cutting, I was fully awake. Even though he“d given me an injection near my eyes, I saw everything.“ She went on to explain, “I knew I had to keep still because of what he was doing. He was scraping (刮) away fat underneath my eyes. It took ab
11、out ten minutes. After he finished, I felt I couldn“t walk. I was so faint.“ Her troubles did not end after the operation for two weeks. Her eyes were swollen (肿胀的) and almost completely closed, and even dark glasses could not hide the side effects of the operation. Liposuction, taking fat out of th
12、e body, is probably the most popular cosmetic operation in the United States. It seems simple enough. First, a small cut is made over the place where the patient wants the fat removed. Next, a small pipe is put into the cut. A machine like a vacuum cleaner is then used to suck the fat out of the bod
13、y. However, as one doctor explained, some problems can happen after the operation. He warned: “Irregular lumps and loose skin can result from this operation. If it is not evenly done, liposuction can produce a very lumpy result.“ Patients often must have more liposuction to correct the problem.（分数：7
14、.00）(1).Cosmetic surgery is more popular in the US than anywhere else.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(2).The way a man looks has little to do with the job opportunities he may have.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(3).There are hardly any risks involved in cosmetic operations.（分数：1.00）A.
15、RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(4).The young woman was by no means satisfied with the eye operation.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(5).The eye operation was such a failure that the woman refused to pay for it.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(6).Not everyone is a good candidate for liposucti
16、on.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned(7).Sometimes liposuction patients may have to undergo more than one operation.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned三、第 3 部分：概括大意与完成句子(总题数：1，分数：8.00)Things to Know about the UK1. From Buckingham Palace to Oxford, the UK is loaded with wonderful icons (标志) of
17、 past eras. But it has also modernized with confidence. It“s now better known for vibrant (充满活力的) cities with great nightlife and attraction. Fashions, fine dining, clubbing, shoppingthe UK is among the world“s best. 2. Most people have strong preconceptions about the British. But if you“re one of t
18、hese people, you“d 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. It“s certainly true that no other country in the world has more bird-watchers, sport
19、s 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 are called coaches. Where coaches and bus
20、es run on the same route, coaches are more expensive (though quicker) than buses. London“s 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. London“s underground is called the Tube. It“s very conv
21、enient 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 something you need to try. It is fri
22、ed bacon, sausages, fried eggs, black pudding, fried tomatoes, fried bread and baked beans, with toast and a pot of tea. Other things like shepherd“s pie and Yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a part of English food culture. 5. Pubbing and clubbing are the main forms of English nightlife, espe
23、cially 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. Usually there is some kind of dre
24、ss code for clubbing, such as no jeans, no sportswear, or smart clubwear, while pubbing is much more casual.（分数：8.00）(1).Paragraph 2 1 A. Education B. People C. Transport D. Drinks E. Food F. Nightlife（分数：1.00）(2).Paragraph 3 1（分数：1.00）(3).Paragraph 4 1（分数：1.00）(4).Paragraph 5 1（分数：1.00）(5).The UK i
25、s a country that is 1. A. faster but more expensive than buses B. both ancient and modern C. humorous and hospitable D. cheap and efficient E. traditional and famous F. clever and hardworking（分数：1.00）(6).The British people are 1.（分数：1.00）(7).Coaches in the UK are 1.（分数：1.00）(8).Fish and chips are 1.
26、（分数：1.00）四、第 4 部分：阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、第一篇(总题数：1，分数：15.00)The State of Marriage TodayIs there something seriously wrong with marriage today? During the past 50 years, the rate of divorce in the United States has exploded; almost 50% of marriages end in divorce now, and the evidence suggests it is go
27、ing to get worse. If this trend continues, it will lead to the breakup of the family, according to a spokesperson for the National Family Association. Some futurists predict that in 100 years, the average American will marry at least four times, and extramarital affairs will be even more common than
28、 they are now. But what are the reasons for this, and is the picture really so gloomy? The answer to the first question is really quite simple: marriage is no longer the necessity it once was. The institution of marriage has been based for years partly on economic need. Women used to be economically
29、 dependent on their husbands as they usually didn“t have jobs outside the home. But with the rising number of women in well-paying jobs, this is no longer the case, so they don“t feel that they need to stay in a failing marriage. In answer to the second question, the outlook may not be as pessimisti
30、c as it seems. While the rate of divorce has risen, the rate of couples marrying has never actually fallen very much, so marriage is still quite popular. In addition to this, many couples now cohabit and don“t bother to marry. These couples are effectively married, but they do not appear in either t
31、he marriage or divorce statistics. In fact, more than 50% of first marriages survive. The statistics are deceptive because there is a higher number of divorces in second and third marriages than in-first marriages. So is marriage really an outdated institution? The fact that most people still get ma
32、rried indicates that it isn“t. And it is also true that married couples have a healthier life than single people: they suffer less from stress and its consequences, such as heart problems, and married men generally consider themselves more contented than their single counterparts. Perhaps the key is
33、 to find out what makes a successful marriage and apply it to all of our relationships!（分数：15.00）(1).Which is true about the problem of marriage in the United States today?（分数：3.00）A.Divorce leads to the breakup of the family.B.Half of the married couples get divorced.C.American people marry more th
34、an four times.D.More and more people are getting divorced.(2).What does “this is no longer the case“ in paragraph two mean?（分数：3.00）A.It is not necessary to get married any more.B.Women do not need a husband any longer.C.Women are not economically dependent any more.D.Many wives do well-paying jobs
35、outside home now.(3).Why may the outlook of marriage not be as gloomy as it appears?（分数：3.00）A.Many people still like to get married.B.The rate of divorce has actually decreased.C.Over 50% of the marriages continue to exist.D.The statistics of divorce is not quite true.(4).How do people usually feel
36、 in their marriage life?（分数：3.00）A.They are much healthier.B.They feel no longer single.C.They are more satisfied.D.They suffer a lot less.(5).Which of the following about marriage is NOT mentioned in the passage?（分数：3.00）A.There will be more relationships outside marriage.B.Many people try to get m
37、arried again after divorce.C.Marriage has long been partly an economical need.D.It is a fact that most people choose to get married.六、第二篇(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Teaching PoetryNo poem should ever be discussed or “analyzed“, until it has been read aloud by someone, teacher or student. Better still, perhaps,
38、is the practice of reading it twice, once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end, so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears of it. All discussions of poetry are, in fact, preparations for reading it aloud, and the reading of the poem is, finally, the most telling “interpre
39、tation“ of it, suggesting tone, rhythm, and meaning all at once. Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice, on records or on film, is obviously a special reward. But even those aids to teaching can not replace the student and teacher reading it or, best of all, reciting (背诵) it. I have co
40、me to think, in fact, that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than “analyzing“ it, if there isn“t time for both. I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry. Poetry is “a criticism of life“, and “a heightening (提升) of life“. It is “an approach
41、to the truth of feeling“, and it “can save your life“. It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies. I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry. Those who don“t like it should not be forced to put that dislike on anyone
42、 else. But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature, about its sound as well as its sense, and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it.（分数：15.00）(1).To have a better understanding of a poem, one should（分数：3.00）A.
43、discuss it with others.B.analyze it by oneself.C.copy it down in a notebook.D.practise reading it aloud.(2).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of poetry?（分数：3.00）A.Extending your life.B.Saving your life.C.Criticizing life.D.Heightening life.(3).According to the writer, one of the
44、purposes of teaching English is to get students（分数：3.00）A.to understand life.B.to enjoy poetry.C.to become teachers.D.to become poets.(4).What does the last sentence in the third paragraph imply?（分数：3.00）A.More stress should be laid on the teaching of poetry.B.Poetry is more important than any other
45、 subject.C.One cannot enjoy life fully without an understanding of poetry.D.Poetry is the foundation of all language and literature courses.(5).The phrase “make room“ in the last paragraph could be best replaced by（分数：3.00）A.“build a booth“.B.“provide equipment“.C.“leave a certain amount of time“.D.
46、“set aside enough space“.七、第三篇(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Oil and EconomyCould the bad old days of economic decline be about to return? Since OPEC agreed to supply-cuts in March, the price of crude oil has jumped to almost $26 a barrel, up from less than $10 last December. This near-tripling of oil prices calls
47、 up scary memories of the 1973 oil shock, when prices quadrupled, and 1979-1980, when they also almost tripled. Both previous shocks resulted in double-digit inflation and global economic decline. So where are the headlines warning of gloom and doom this time? The oil price was given another push up
48、 this week when Iraq suspended oil exports. Strengthening economic growth, at the same time as winter grips the northern hemisphere, could push the price higher still in the short term. Yet there are good reasons to expect the economic consequences now to be less severe than in the 1970s. In most co
49、untries the cost of crude oil now accounts for a smaller share of the price of petrol than it did in the 1970s. In Europe, taxes account for up to four-fifths of the retail price, so even quite big changes in the price of crude oil have a more muted effect on pump prices than in the past. Rich economies are also less dependent on oil than they were, and so less sensitive to swings in the oil price. Energy conservation, a shift to other fuels and a decline in the importance of heavy, energy-intensive industries have reduced oil consumption. Software, consultancy and mobile telephones use far
