[外语类试卷]2006年职称英语（综合类）A级真题试卷及答案与解析.doc

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1、2006年职称英语（综合类） A级真题试卷及答案与解析 一、 词汇选项 (第 1-15题，每题 1分，共 15分 ) 下面每个句子中均有 1个词或短语在括号中，请为每处括号部分的词汇或短语确定1个意义最为接近选项。 1 She was a puzzle. （ A） girl （ B） woman （ C） mystery （ D） problem 2 Her speciality is heart surgery. （ A） region （ B） site （ C） platform （ D） field 3 France has kept intimate links with its f

2、ormer African territories. （ A） private （ B） friendly （ C） strong （ D） secret 4 You should have blended the butter with the sugar thoroughly. （ A） mixed （ B） spread （ C） beaten （ D） covered 5 The industrial revolution modified the whole structure of English society. （ A） destroyed （ B） broke （ C） ch

3、anged （ D） smashed 6 Tickets are limited and will be allocated to those who apply first. （ A） posted （ B） sent （ C） handed （ D） given 7 The change in that village was miraculous. （ A） amazing （ B） conservative （ C） insignificant （ D） unforgettable 8 Customers often defer payment for as long as possi

4、ble. （ A） make （ B） demand （ C） obtain （ D） postpone 9 Canada will prohibit smoking in all offices later this year. （ A） remove （ B） ban （ C） eliminate （ D） expel 10 She read a poem which depicts the splendor of the sunset. （ A） declares （ B） asserts （ C） announces （ D） describes 11 From my standpoi

5、nt, this thing is just ridiculous. （ A） point of view （ B） field （ C） knowledge （ D） information 12 The latest census is encouraging. （ A） statement （ B） assessment （ C） count （ D） evaluation 13 The curious looks from the strangers around her made her feel uneasy. （ A） different （ B） proud （ C） unco

6、nscious （ D） uncomfortable 14 Reading the job ad, he wondered whether he was eligible to apply for it. （ A） able （ B） fortunate （ C） competent （ D） qualified 15 He was elevated to the post of prime minister. （ A） promoted （ B） pulled （ C） lifted （ D） treated 二、 阅读判断 (第 16-22题，每题 1分，共 7分 ) 下面的短文后列出了

7、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。 16 Fairy Tales for All the World This year, the world is marking the 200th anniversary of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen with a wide range of events. Andersens tales have attracted millions of readers for more t

8、han a century. They continue to be among the best-known works of world literature. “The Ugly Duckling (小鸭 )“ and “The Little Mermaid (美人鱼 )“ are among the most famous. He was born on April 2, 1805, in the slums of Odense, Denmark. His father was a shoemaker and his mother worked as a washer-woman. A

9、ndersen received very little education, but his fascination with fairy tales inspired him to; compose his own stories and arrange puppet (木偶 ) shows. His father died when he was 11. He was forced to go to work, first as an apprentice to a weaver and tailor and then in a tobacco factory. At the age o

10、f 14, he moved to Copenhagen to try a career as a singer, dancer and actor. He sang in a boys choir (合唱团 ) , but he made very little money. He also tried the ballet, but his awkwardness made this impossible. Finally, when he was 17, Jonas Collin, a director of the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen discove

11、red Andersen. After hearing Andersen read a play, Collin realized that he had talent. And he got money from the king for Andersens education. In 1828, Andersen passed the entrance examinations to the university in Copenhagen. His writings were firs: published in 1829. In 1833, he received grant mone

12、y for travel, which he used to visit Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy. These journeys were recorded in his travelogues (旅行见闻 ). In 1835, Andersen published “Fairy Tales for Children,“ which contained four short stories. He eventually wrote around 168 fairy tales. They achieved success in his

13、life-time and were widely published and translated. Unhappiness also found its way into many of his tales which were not meant merely for children but for adults as well. He used very simple language and style to disguise the moral teachings of his tales. Andersen also wrote novels, plays and poems.

14、 He died at his home in Rolighed on August 4, 1875. 16 Andersen died on April 4, 1875. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 17 Chinese children are particularly fond of Andersens tales. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 18 Andersen was not a good ballet dancer. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C）

15、Not mentioned 19 Collin managed to get money for Andersen to receive more education （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 20 Andersens fairy tales didnt achieve success until after he died. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 21 Andersens tales not only tell stories but also teach moral less

16、ons. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 22 Andersens novels, plays and poems are not well-known. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Not mentioned 三、 概括大意与完成句子 (第 23-30题，每题 1分，共 8分 ) 下面的短文后有 2项测试任务： (1)第 23-26题要求从所给的 6个选项中为第 2-5段每段选择一个最佳标题； (2)第 27-30题要求从所给的 6个选项中为每个句子确 定一个最佳选项。 23 60th Anniversary Cer

17、emony in Moscow 1. With thousands of soldiers and war veterans parading across Moscows Red Square and fighter jets screaming overhead, Russia celebrated the 60th anniversary of defeating Nazi Germany. More than 50 world leaders, including Chinas President Hu Jintao, attended the ceremony. 2. Speakin

18、g at the start of the parade, Russias President Vladimir Putin praised all those who fought for freedom and independence. “The, war shows that resorting to force to solve problems will result in tragedy for the world, so a peaceful order should be safeguarded (护卫 ) based on security, justice and cul

19、tural exchange ,“ Putin said. “ Faced with the real threat of terrorism today, we must remain faithful to the memory of our fathers. It is our duty to defend a world order based on security and justice and on a new culture of relations among nations that will not allow a repeat of any war, neither c

20、old nor hot,“ he continued. 3. The Second World War is perhaps the most catastrophic (灾难性的 ) event that mankind has ever suffered. The war affected 80 per cent of the worlds people at that time, from 61 countries, and claimed 55 million lives. 4. After the celebration, President Hu said that peace,

21、development and cooperation were the future. “China will unswervingly (坚定地 ), follow the road of peace and development and will make a joint effort with all nations to contribute to safeguarding world peace and promoting development,“ he said. 5. German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder asked Russia for

22、forgiveness for the suffering Germany inflicted (造成 ) during the Second World War in an article in Sundays Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper. “Today we ask forgiveness for the suffering inflicted upon the Russian people and other peoples at the hands of Germans and in the name of Germans,“ Schroeder sa

23、id. 6. President Hu and the other leaders also joined a wreath (花圈 ) laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers on Monday. 23 A. Gloomy world B. Putins commemorating speech C. Chinas determination D. Schroeders plea for forgiveness E. Worlds worst disaster F. Pacific war 23 Paragraph 2 _ 24

24、 Paragraph 3 _ 25 Paragraph 4 _ 26 Paragraph 5 _ 27 A. 61 countries B. a wreath laying ceremony C. the 60th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany D. the road of peace and development E. 55 million people of their lives F. an opening ceremony 27 Russia celebrated_. 28 World War Two deprived_.

25、29 China pledges herself to follow_. 30 The world leaders finally attended_. 四、 阅读理解 (第 31-45题，每题 3分，共 45分 ) 下面有 3篇短文后有 5道题。请根据短文内容，为每题选 1个最佳选项。 31 Is the Tie a Necessity? Ties, or neckties, have been a symbol of politeness and elegance in Britain for centuries. But the casual Prime Minister Tony Bl

26、air has problems with them. Reports suggest that even the civil servants may stop wearing ties. So, are the famously formal British really going to abandon the neckties? Maybe. Last week, the UKs Cabinet Secretary Andrew Turnbull openly welcomed a tieless era. He hinted that civil servants would soo

27、n be free of the costliest 12 inches of fabric that most men ever buy in their lives. In fact, Blair showed this attitude when he had his first guests to a cocktail party. Many of them were celebrities (知名人士 ) without ties, which would have been unimaginable even in the recent past. For some more co

28、nservative British, the tie is a must for proper appearance. Earlier, Labor leader Jim Callaghan said he would have died rather than have his children seen in public without a tie. For people like Callaghan, the tie was a sign of being complete, of showing respect. Men were supposed to wear a tie wh

29、en going to church, to work in the office, to a party almost every social occasion. But today, people have begun to accept a casual style even for formal occasions. The origin of the tie is tricky. It started as something called simply a “band“. The term could mean anything around a mans neck. It ap

30、peared in finer ways in the 1630s. Frenchmen showed a love of this particular fashion statement. Their neckwear (颈饰 ) impressed Charles II, the king of England who was exiled (流放 t) to France at that time. When he returned to England in 1660, he brought this new fashion item along with him. It wasnt

31、, however, until the late 18th century that fancy young men introduced a more colorful, flowing piece of cloth that eventually became known as the tie. Then, clubs military institutions and schools began to use colored and patterned ties to indicate the wearers membership in the late 19th century. A

32、fter that, the tie became a necessary item of clothing for British gentlemen. But now, even gentlemen are getting tired of ties. Anyway, the day feels a bit easier when you wake up without having to decide which tie suits you and your mood. 31 The tie symbolizes all of the following except_. （ A） re

33、spect. （ B） elegance. （ C） democracy. （ D） politeness. 32 Why does Blair sometimes show up in a formal event without a tie? （ A） Because he wants to make a show. （ B） Because he wants to attract attention. （ C） Because he wants to live in a casual way. （ D） Because ties are costly. 33 Which of the f

34、ollowing is NOT a social occasion? （ A） Going to church. （ B） Going to work in the office. （ C） Going to a party. （ D） Staying at home. 34 Who brought the Frenchmens neckwear to Britain? （ A） Charles II. （ B） Tony Blair. （ C） Jim Callaghan. （ D） Andrew Turnbull. 35 When did British gentlemen begin t

35、o wear ties regularly? （ A） In the 1630s. （ B） After the late 19thcentury. （ C） In 1660. （ D） In the late 18th century. 36 Why Not Eat Breakfast? Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it is also the most neglected or skipped. Common reasons for not eating breakfast include lack o

36、f time, not feeling hungry, traditional dislike for breakfast, and dieting. Breakfast simply means “break the fast.“ Your body spends at least six to twelve hours each night in a fasting state. In the morning your body needs energy to rev up (转动起来 ) into high gear for the days work ahead. If you ski

37、p breakfast, you are likely to concentrate less effectively in the late morning, feel irritable, short-tempered(易怒的 ) , tired, or weak. When you choose not to eat breakfast, your body stays in slow gear. Also, people who skip breakfast often binge (无节制的大吃 ) later in the day at other meals or eat a h

38、igh -calorie (高卡路里 ) snack in the morning. Breakfast eaters tend to eat less fat during the day, have more strength and endurance and better concentration and problem-solving ability. A good breakfast should provide up to 1/3 of your total calorie needs for the day. On the average, we eat 400 less c

39、alories for breakfast than for dinner. If breakfast doesnt appeal to you in the morning, try eating a lighter-dinner, earlier in the evening or save half your dinner for breakfast in the morning. If you still arent hungry in the morning, start with something small like juice or toast or have a mid-m

40、orning snack later when you are hungry. Not eating breakfast can also cause you to overeat, since a fall in blood sugar often makes you feel very hungry later. To make matters worse, since your body is in a slowed state, it will not be able to burn those extra calories very efficiently. If you feed

41、your body healthy snacks and meals throughout the day, you are less likely to become extremely hungry and stuff yourself as soon as you begin to eat. Since breakfast is the first and most important meal of the day, choosing the right fuel is important. The best breakfast foods are fruits, juice, lea

42、n meat, and grain products such as breads, rice, noodles, and cereals. 36 The word “fast“ in the phrase “break the fast“ in paragraph 2 means_. （ A） a series of quick actions. （ B） a habit of eating. （ C） a period of not eating. （ D） a strict rule. 37 Which of the following is NOT true of a person w

43、ho does not have breakfast? （ A） He will be easily distracted. （ B） He will tend to lose his temper. （ C） He will feel weak. （ D） He will become very talkative. 38 You can improve your appetite for breakfast by_. （ A） not eating too much for dinner in the evening. （ B） drinking a glass of milk befor

44、e going to bed. （ C） eating a big dinner in the evening. （ D） having some juice and a toast for dinner. 39 Which of the following is a healthy eating habit? （ A） Eating as little as possible. （ B） Eating no breakfast. （ C） Eating no lunch. （ D） Eating three regular meals a day. 40 Which food is NOT

45、fit for breakfast? （ A） Rice. （ B） Fat meat. （ C） Bread. （ D） Juice. 41 Who Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? I just mailed the chicken and the egg, each in its own separate packaging, and kept careful track of when each shipment was sent from a post office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and when it

46、 later arrived at its intended destination in New York City. In mailing the chicken, I was careful to adhere to the restrictions described in the American Postal Services Domestic Mail Manual 57, as updated on April 3, 2003. This, the most recent, version of the Manual states that: “Adult chickens m

47、ust be sent by Express Mail. The containers used must pass the standards in International Safe Transit Association Test Procedure IA; be strong enough to endure normal handling; and ensure enough air for the chickens in transit. The number of birds must not be more than the containers limit.“ I mail

48、ed the chicken in a wooden box got from a colleague who does research with birds. Then, I mailed the egg in standard packaging obtained through an industrial supplier. Its quite simple. I posted both the chicken and the egg at 9:40 am, on a Monday morning, from the Harvard Square post office, in Cam

49、bridge, Massachusetts. The staff there told me that this was the first chicken anyone had mailed from there in recent memory, and perhaps ever. They handled both the chicken and the egg skillfully and politely. The intended destination for both packages was the James A. Farley General Post Office, which is located in Manhattan right next to the Penn Station train terminal. I took the subway from the Harvard Square to the Boston