职称英语综合类A级真题2015年及答案解析.doc

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1、职称英语综合类 A级真题 2015年及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B第 1部分：词汇选项/B(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.I will not Utolerate/U that sort of behaviour in my class. A. control B. observe C. regulate D. accept（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.She showed a natural Uaptitude/U tor the work. A. sense B. talent C. flavour D. taste（分数：1.00）A.B.C.

2、D.3.Most people find Urejection/U hard to accept. A. excuse B. client C. refusal D. destiny（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.The organization was Ubold/U enough to face the press. A. pleased B. powerful C. brave D. sensible（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.They were locked in Umortal/U combat. A. deadly B. open C. actual D. acti

3、ve（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.We were attracted by the Ulure/U of quick money. A. amount B. supply C. tempt D. sum（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The procedures were perceived as complex and less Utransparent/U. A. clear B. necessary C. special D. correct（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.The Stock Exchange is in Uturmoil/U following a

4、huge wave of selling. A. service B. danger C. disorder D. threat（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.He believes that Europe must change or it will Uperish/U. A. survive B. last C. die D. move（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.There was a Usimultaneous/U trial taking place in the next building. A. fair B. full C. coexisting D. publ

5、ic（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.They promote Uassimilation/U of ethnic groups into the main-stream culture. A. policy B. value C. equality D. integration（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.A salesmans Ucardinal/U rule is to satisfy customers. A. principal B. official C. simple D. legal（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.I must Ucompliment/U

6、 you on your handling of a very difficult situation. A. silence B. praise C. assure D. complain（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.We lived for years in a Uperpetual/U state of fear. A. emotional B. nervous C. terrible D. continuous（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.The starving children were a Upathetic/U sight. A. common B. une

7、xpected C. unforgettable D. pitiful（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、B第 2部分：阅读判断/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Cities “Worse to Live in Than 20 Years Ago“One thousand people were surveyed about a range of issues which affect cities, and the remarkable findings show that life in todays mega-cities is so stressful that at least t

8、wo-thirds of those currently living in big cities would like to relocate to the countryside or a small town.The stress of the getting from A to B in big cities is at the top of the list of problems. For many people, the daily commute (通勤) to work is a source of frustration. 40% of the people in the

9、survey have suffered from road rage while stuck in traffic on the way to work. The cost of public transport is also a serious problem. Many people think the price of underground and bus travel is too high and that they have to devote more than 10% of their salary to transport costs.The general cost

10、of living in cities is another problem. The high property prices in most big cities put buying a property out of reach of most first-time buyers. Many young people are priced out of the housing market, and have to take in lodgers to make ends meet, or rent over-priced flats miles away from the city

11、centre. In London, for instance, the price of buying even a one-bedroom flat is so prohibitive that many have given up even considering putting money aside for a deposit.Another issue facing people who live in cities is rising crime. Crime rates have rocketed in many big cities, and many say there a

12、re several dangerous no-go areas in their city. Fear of crime is on the increase street crimes, such as mugging and assault, are now very commonand many are afraid of going out at night alone.Many were also concerned by the lack of green spaces and play facilities for children. Most major conurbatio

13、ns (有卫星城的大都市) surveyed have a far smaller number of parks and gardens than a generation ago. Planning permission seems to have been given for an ever-greater number of supermarkets, office developments and apartments on sites where there were previously green spaces. Many of the respondents in the s

14、urvey said they felt stressed and suffocated (窒息) in the city, a problem which is compounded by pollution.And finally, the majority of people in the survey were fed up with the constant noise pollutionthe roar of traffic, the sound of loud music blaring (发刺耳声) out of a neighbours window, and the con

15、stant sound of activity. It is not surprising, then, that the levels of stress-related illnesses among people who live in cities are higher than ever before. Big cities, once a mecca (朝拜的地方) for ambitious people seeking fame and fortune, are now less and less popular among people of all ages. Perhap

16、s the 21 st century is set to be the century of the small town and the countryside.（分数：7.00）(1).Most people in the survey who live in big cities would like to move somewhere smaller. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Many people in the survey think public transport is reasonably

17、 priced. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).It is difficult to buy a flat in London because of the cost. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The crime rate has remained stable in recent years. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).There are few

18、er green areas in cities than there used to be. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6).London has had some success in reducing pollution. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(7).Noise pollution is seen as a big problem by most people in the survey. A. Right B. Wrong C.

19、 Not mentioned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、B第 3部分：概括大意与完成句子(总题数：1，分数：8.00)Teaching Is “One of the Least Popular Jobs in the UK“1 The UK government has just published a report on the future of secondary-school teaching (pupils aged 11-16), and the conclusion of the report is that many secondary schools now fac

20、e great difficulties in finding people who want to be teachers. Since the 1980s, the number of graduates who say they would “seriously consider“ teaching as a career has fallen sharply, from 64% in 1982 to just 17% today. The report suggests that urgent action needs to be taken in order to encourage

21、 more intelligent young graduates into teaching.2 The main drawback of secondary teaching, according to the report, is the low salary. Earnings in teaching are much lower than in many other jobs, and this means that fewer and fewer young people decide to be teachers. Joanne Manners, 24, is a good ex

22、ample : “I graduated in maths last year, and I was thinking of doing a teacher-training course to become a maths teacherbut when I looked into the details, it became clear that teaching isnt a very lucrative (赚钱的 ) job these days. I saw I could earn twice as much if I worked in marketing or advertis

23、ing, and so I decided not to become a teacher. “3 Its not just about the money, however. The survey concluded that another reason why people don t want to be teachers is that some teenagers behave very badly in school. A lot of schools have problems with discipline, and it seems clear that children

24、do not have the same respect for teachers as in the past. Heres the view of Dave Hallam, an accountant from London: “I think parents are to blame. They should have stricter rules with their children at home and also teach their children to have more respect for teachers. “4 “I love teaching: its my

25、passion. Ive been a secondary-school teacher of Spanish for ten years now, and although its a very demanding job, its very satisfying. When I see my students passing their Spanish exams, or singing along to Spanish pop songs, it makes me feel so proud,“ says Brian Jones, who works in a secondary sch

26、ool in London. So what does he think the government should do to encourage more people to become teachers? “My view is that the government should reduce the burden of work on teachers. I find that I always have too much work to do. “5 The report is clear that the problem of teacher shortage is a ver

27、y serious one. It says that the government should raise teachers pay significantly, to catch up with workers in other professions. It also suggests that the government could launch a nationwide publicity campaign, with some advertisements on TV and in the newspapers, to show the positive sides of te

28、aching to young people. Another solution could be to set a maximum number of hours per week that teachers can work, in order to reduce stress on teachers. “Hopefully,“ the report concludes, “these solutions can improve the poor image of secondary teaching, and increase the number of young people who

29、 want to become teachers in the future.“（分数：8.00）(1).Paragraph 1 _ A. A report on teacher shortage B. Improvement of children behaviour C. Heavy workload on teachers D. The problem of low salary E. A nationwide publicity campaign F. Students bad behaviour and lack of discipline（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).P

30、aragraph 2 _（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Paragraph 3 _（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Paragraph 4 _（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).More and more young people are held back from teaching _. A. discipline problems B. their childhood memories C. their stress D. more training E. because of its low pay F. its benefits（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D

31、.(6).Parents are encouraged to back the teacher up when there are _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(7).The government should reduce the workload on teachers to ease _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(8).The government should promote teaching as a career by advertising _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、B第 4部分：阅读理解/B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、B第一篇/B(总题

32、数：1，分数：15.00)The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown, they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create. However, the reality is often very different. In middle age,

33、many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities: one is to look after their aging parents, and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life. Around the world, there are millions of people who are “sandwiched“ in between the older and the younger ge

34、nerations. Sometimes there may be two or three generations living in the same householda situation that is common in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe. In other cases, a couple may be taking care of parents and children, but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons f

35、or the rise of the sandwich generation. First, people are living longer than they used to. In the early nineteenth century, the average life expectancy for adults in the United States, for example, was about 40, whereas today people live to an average age of 75. Therefore, children are taking care o

36、f their parents over a longer period of time. The second reason is that these days, young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons. Its also more common for todays young adults to return home during or after college if they

37、 need financial or emotional support.Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life. They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot. They may have to manage their parents financial and legal affairs. They may have to prepare for their

38、parents future needs, such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic (长期困扰的) experience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well, and caregivers have to resolve important questions: How can financial responsibilities be shared among member

39、s of the household? How can household chores be shared? What is the best way to ensure everyones privacy? Successfully coping with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However, this time in l

40、ife also has its rewards. It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of ones parents or children. It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However, in order to survive this difficult period in their lives, the members of the sandwich generation must remember

41、 that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look after the quality of their own lives. They cant be totally selfless.（分数：15.00）(1).According to the first paragraph, many people in middle age _. A. cant enjoy their life as they have expected B. are able to take things easier when the

42、ir children are grown C. cant enjoy their life because they havent worked hard enough D. are facing great pressure from their work（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which is true about the sandwich generation? A. Their parents are unable to take care of themselves. B. Their parents are often facing the pressures

43、of life. C. They all have to live with their parents and children. D. They are torn between the responsibilities for their parents and children.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why do some young adults choose to live with their parents these days? A. They are too young to be independent from their parents. B. T

44、hey want to help their parents to take care of their aging grandparents. C. They need support from their parents to deal with their financial problems. D. They are more emotional than the young adults in the past.（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The sandwich generation face the following challenges EXCEPT _. A.

45、 sharing household chores B. determining who is the caregiver of the family C. ensuring everyones privacy D. shouldering the financial responsibilities of the household（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.(5).To survive the difficult period in their lives, the sandwich generation need to _. A. be totally selfless B. re

46、discover the merits of their children C. value the time spent with their parents D. consider their own well-being（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.六、B第二篇/B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Is There a Way to Keep Britains Economy Growing?In todays knowledge economy, nations survive on the things they do best. The Japanese design elect

47、ronics while the Germans export engineering techniques. The French serve the best food and Americans make computers.Britain specializes in the gift of talking. The nation doesnt manufacture much of anything. But it has lawyers, stylists and business consultants who earn their living from talk, talk

48、and more talk. The World Foundation think tank says the UKs four iconic (标志性的) jobs today are not scientists, engineers, teachers and nurses. Instead, theyre hairdressers, celebrities, management consultants and managers. But can all this talking keep the British economy going? The British government thinks it can.Although the countrys trade deficit was more than 60 billion in 2006, UKs largest in the postwar peri