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2012年职称英语理工类阅读理解（问题及答案全五十篇）第一篇Ford Abandons Electric Vehicles第二篇（新增）World Crude Oil Production May Peak a Decade Earlier Than Some Predict第三篇Citizen Scientists第四篇Motoring Technology第五篇Late-Night Drinking第六篇（新增）making light of sleep第七篇Sugar Power for Cell Phones第八篇Eiffel Is an Eyeful第九篇Egypt Felled by Famine第十篇Young Female Chimps Outlearn Their Brothers第十一篇The Net Cost of Making a Name for Yourself第十二篇Florida Hit by Cold Air Mass第十三篇Invisibility Ring第十四篇Japanese Car Keeps Watch for Drunk Drivers第十五篇Winged Robot Learns to Fly第十六篇 Japanese Drilling into Core of Earth第十七篇 A Sunshade for the Planet第十八篇 Thirst for Oil第十九篇graphenes superstrength 第二十篇Explorer of the Extreme Deep第二十一篇 Plant Gas第二十二篇 Snowflakes第二十三篇 Powering a City? Its a Breeze.第二十四篇Underground Coal Fires - a Looming Catastrophe第二十五篇 Eat to Live第二十六篇 Male and Female Pilots Cause Accidents Differently第二十七篇 Driven to Distraction第二十八篇 Sleep Lets Brain File Memories第二十九篇 Food Fright第三十篇? Digital Realm*第三十一篇 Hurricane Katrina*第三十二篇Mind-reading Machine*第三十三篇Experts Call for Local and Regional Control of Sites for Radioactive Waste (*第三十四篇Batteries Built by Viruses*第三十五篇 Putting Plants to work*第三十六篇Listening Device Provides Landslide Early Warning*第三十七篇 Dont Drink Alone Gets New Meaning*第三十八篇”life form found” on saturns titan*第三十九篇 Clone Farm*第四十篇teaching math,teaching anxiety+第四十一篇 Too Little for Global Warming+第四十二篇 Renewable Energy Sources+第四十三篇 Forecasting Methods+第四十四篇 Defending the Theory of Evolution Still Seems Needed+第四五篇（新增）Small But Wise+第四十六篇（新增）Ants Have Big Impact on Environment+第四十七篇Listening to Birdsong+第四十八篇 Hidden Species May Be Surprisingly Common+第四十九篇U.S. Scientists Confirm Water on Mars+第五十篇Cell Phones Increase Traffic, Pedestrian Fatalities第一篇?Ford Abandons Electric Vehicles问题：1、What have the Ford motor company, General Motors and Honda done concerning electric cars?2、According to Tim Holmes of Ford Europe, battery-powered cars3、Which auto manufactures are still producing electric vehicles?4、According to the eighth paragraph, hybrid cars5、Which of the following is true about the hope of car manufacturers according to the last paragraph?答案：1、They have given up producing electric cars.2、Will not be the main transportation vehicles in the future. 3、Toyota and Nissan.4、run more miles than petrol driven cars.5、The legislation will allow more low-emission to produced. 第二篇?（新增）World Crude Oil Production May Peak a Decade Earlier Than Some Predict 1）Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word sparked appearing in paragraph 2?2） The term a bell shaped curve appearing in paragraph 2 indicates that global oil production will3） Which of the following is NOT true of the Hubbert model?4）What is the major achievement of the new study mentioned in the last paragraph?5）Who develop the new version of the Hubbert mode!?1）stimulated2）start to decline after global oil production peaks.3）It provides a very realistic and accurate oil production.4）It predicts global oil production will peak in 2014.5）Kuwaiti scientists.第三篇?Citizen ScientistsEcologists turn to non-scientist citizens for help because they need themWhat are citizen scientists asked to do?In All thats needed to become one . (paragraph2), what does the word one stands for?What is NOT true of Project BudBurst?What is the final purpose of Project BudBurst?to collect data of the life cycle of living things.To send their research observations to a professional database.a citizen scientist.Only experts can participate in it.To investigate how plants and animals will respond as the climate changes.第四篇? Motoring TechnologyWhat are researchers interested in doing as the road accidents worldwide increase to a shocking rate?According to the second paragraph, most road accidents happenWhich of the safety developments is NOT mentioned in the passage?What is NOT the purpose of innovations that use satellite tracking and remote communications?What is true of robotic drivers?They focus their research on safety and new fuels.because drivers make mistakes.Windscreens that can help drivers to improve their vision.To call for help when the car gets jammed in the traffic.It will take some time before robotic drivers can be put to practical use.第五篇? Late-Night DrinkingThe author mentions “pick-me-up” to indicate that Which of the following tells us how caffeine affects sleep? What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss? What does the experiment mentioned in paragraph 4 prove? The author of this passage probably agrees that. coffee is a stimulant. Caffeine halves the bodys levels of sleep hormone. Different effects of caffeinated coffee and decaf on sleep. Caffeine drinkers produce less sleep hormone. we should not drink coffee after supper. 6、Making Light of1 Sleep1 .The clock located inside our brains is similar to our bedside alarm clock because2. What is implied in the second paragraph?3. In the third paragraph the author wants to tell the reader that4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the fourth and fifth paragraphs?5. According to the last two paragraphs， what did the previous researchers think about the human eyes light-sensing system?1、 it has a cycle of 24 hours.2、 Children before puberty tend to fall asleep earlier at night than adolescents.3、 staying up late has a bad effect on teenagers ability to think and learn.4、Our internal clock as well as the alarm clock can be reset automatically.5、 The human eye had one light-sensing system.7Sugar Power for Cell Phones（理C）According to the first paragraph, when can we share our sweet drinks with our cell phones?What trouble did Minteer and Klotz Bach have in their research?According to Paragraph 5, electrons are releasedWhat is exciting about the new fuel cells?According to the last paragraph, what is NOT true of the new fuel cells?When the technology of a new type of fuel cell is suitable for mass production.They had trouble keeping enzymes in fuel cells active.When the enzyme oxidizes the glucose from a sugary liquid that goes through a pocket.Their limited power generation capacity is a good beginning.It will take some time before the new fuel cells can be used in popular products.8. Eiffel Is an Eyeful（理C）Why does the author think the Eiffel Tower is transformed into symbol of a world of the move? What seems strange to the author? Which statements is NOT true of Hugues Richard? What did the builder use the Eiffel Tower for? Which of the following is nearest in meaning to “(The Eiffel Tower is like) a blank canvas for visitors to make of it what they will”?8. Eiffel Is an Eyeful（理C）Tourists of all nationalities come to scribble on the cold iron of the tower. Visitors prefer wasting time scribbling to enjoying the view. He climbed 747 steps up the tower in 19 minutes and 4 seconds. Conducting research in various fields. Visitors can imagine freely what the tower represents. 第九篇?Egypt Felled by Famine1)Why does the author mention “pyramid builders”?2)Which of the following factors was ultimately responsible for the fall of the civilization of ancient Egypt? 3. Which of the following statements is true? 4.According to Krom, Egypts Old Kingdom fell 5.the word “devastating” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by 22.Egypt Felled by Famine（理C）1)Because even they were unable to rescue their civilization. 2)Change of climate.3)The White Nile and the Blue Nile are branches of the River Nile. 4)immediately after a period of drought.5)“damaging”.第十篇? Young Female Chimps Outlearn Their BrothersWhy do young female chimps learn faster than young male chimps at fishing for termites?What are the tools with which chimps fish for termites.Which of the following is true about chimps fishing for termites according to paragraph 6?How did the researchers explain the fact that boy chimps spent more time on playing?According to the last paragraph, which of the following is NOT true?10. Young Female Chimps Outlearn Their Brothers（理C）Because young female chimps begin to study their mothers earlier.Vegetables.Females could get out more termites with every dip.It will make them good fighters and hunters in the future.Adult chimps hunt monkeys while young chimps fish for termites.第十一篇The Net Cost of Making a Name for YourselfThe domain name “.edu” is operated byThe .firm, .shop, .web, .arts, .rec, .info and .nom domains are NOT run byGlobal Names of Singapore isHow can a company successfully register a name with the Internet? What is the meaning of the phrases “net cost” in the title? the company Nerwork Solutions. the US government. a registrar. It must pay up to $10, 000 or a nonrefundable deposit. The registration fee for a domain name on the Internet. 第十二篇?Florida Hit by Cold Air MassWhich of the following statements is not meant in the first two paragraphs? According to the second paragraph, in which area (s) did the temperature fall below zero? Kings statement that “We brought shorts, T-shirt, and I had to go out and buy another coat,” shows that Governor Jeb issue the emergency order because he Which statement is NOT true according to the last paragraph? The temperature in the United States except the South dropped below the freezing mark. Parts of interior South Florida. He was caught by the sudden cold. Wanted to encourage trucks to transport as much fruit to market as possible. Florida Citrus Mutual sprayed trees with sprinklers for citrus growers. 佛罗里达遭受冷气团袭击第十三篇? Invisibility RingHarry Potter is mentioned in the passage, because scientistsWhat is true of microwaves?What is NOT true of the invisibility device?What does the word coaster mean in the passage?Harry Potters invisibility cloak doesnt have any real competition yet, becauseTry to invent a device similar in idea to the invisible cloak he uses.Their wavelengths are longer than those of visible light.Microwaves bounce off it when they strike it.A disk or plate placed under a drinking glass to protect a table top.The cloaking device works only for microwaves.第十四篇?Japanese Car Keeps Watch for Drunk DriversWhich of the following statements is NOT true of the Japanese concept car?What has Volvo devel6pedqWhat is the function of the camera mentioned in Paragraph 4?According to Doi,Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 6?It has sensors locked up in the ignition system.A breathalyzer attached to a cars seat belt.It monitors the drivers eyes to see if he needs a rest.Nissan aims to improve the detection technology to reduce the fatality rate.The ear will automatically keep to its lane.第十五篇? Winged Robot Learns to FlyWhich of the following is NOT true of what is mentioned about the winged robot in the second paragraph?How did the robot behave at the beginning of the test?Which of the following is nearest to Peter Bentleys view on the winged robot?What measured how much lift the robot produced?What does “the process” appearing in the last paragraph refer to? The two professors of CUT programmed the data on how the robot flapped its wings.It twitched but gradually gained height.The winged robot could never really fly.A movement detector.All the above.第十六篇? Japanese Drilling into Core of EarthAccording to the passage. Mount Unzen According to the passage, the study of the Mount Unzen volcano may benefit Japan in all the following aspects EXCEPT Why is this research project so important to Japan? The drilling site on Mount Unzen is The title of this passage Japanese Drilling into Core of Earth actually means that they erupted in 1991. predicting volcano eruptions. Because Japan has many living volcanoes. about half way up the mountain. drill a hole into the core of a volcano.第十七篇? A Sunshade for the PlanetAccording to the first two paragraphs, the author thinks thatScientists resist talking about their options because they dont want people toWhat does Stephen Schneider say about a heroin addict and methadone?What is Stephen Schneiders idea of preventing global warming?What is NOT true of the effectiveness of sunscreen, according to the last paragraph? despite the difficulty, scientists have some options to prevent global warming.think the problem has been solved.Methadone is an effective way to treat a hard heroin addict.To apply sunscreen to the Earth.It decreases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.第十八篇? Thirst for Oil. we will need to cure our addiction to oil. Why does the author say so?Which of the following statements is NOT meant by the author, according to the second paragraph?Which country is the biggest consumer of petroleum?What do experts say about the earths fuel reserves?What is NOT the result of consuming fossil fuels according to the last paragraph? Oil supply is decreasing.Coal is the most environmentally unfriendly fuel next to oil.The United States.There will soon be an energy crisis,The sea level will go up.第十九篇Graphenes Superstrength11 .What would change the future of electronics according to engineers?2. According to the second and third paragraphs，what is true of graphene?3. Which of the following can be used to replace the word “apply”in paragraph 4?5. Graphenes superstrength lies in the fact that4. Which of the following is NOT meant in the last two paragraphs?1 Graphene.2 It is easy to find graphene.3 put.4 Graphene is made of graphite，one of the softest materials in the world.5 It can help to make electronic components smaller. 第二十篇? Explorer of the Extreme DeepWhat is Alvin?Which of the following statements is NOT a fact about Alvin?. a world that is still full of mysteries refers toIn what aspects are the new HOV and :Alvin similar?In what aspects are the new HOV and Alvin different?A submersible. It can carry explorers as deep as 6,500 meters.The ocean. Shape.Both A and B.第二十一篇 Plant GasWhat was scientists understanding of methane?To test whether plants are a source of methane, the scientists createdWhich statement is true of the methane emissions of plants in the experiment!which of the following about methane is Not mentioned in the passage?What is the beneficial point of some microbes consuming plant-produced methane?It was produced in oxygen-free environments.An environment with the same concentration of oxygen as the Earth has.The higher the temperature, the greater the amount of methane emissions.Microbes in plants produce methane.Less methane reaches the atmosphere.第二十二篇 SnowflakesWhat does Professor Libbrecht believe to be true? What do the simplest snow crystals look like? What are the factors that affect the shape and growth rate of a snow crystal? It can be felt from the description in the 2nd paragraph that the author Libbrecht is not able to No two snowflakes are exactly the same in shape. They are six-sided. Humidity and temperature. Admires the beauty of the snowflakes. Create snowflakes that are exactly alike. Snowflakes第二十三篇 Powering a City? Its a Breeze.What are the symbols of Netherlands according to the first paragraph? Which statement is best describes the urban turbine mentioned in the second paragraph? The smallest models of an urban turbine The Netherlands leads in the urban turbine technology because According to the last paragraph, what are the advantages of wind power technology?Wooden shoes and wooden windmills. It is a high-tech machine designed to generate energy for urban people. can be carried up to the rooftop without a crane. Netherlands is a small country with a large population. Both A and C. 第二十四篇?Underground Coal Fires - a Looming CatastropheAccording to the first paragraph, one of the warnings given by the scientists is that 2. According to the third paragraph, what will happen when the underground heat does not disappear? 3. What did Stracher analyze in his article published in the International Journal of Coal Ecology? 4. Which of the following statements about Paul Van Dijk is NOT true? 5. According to the fifth paragraph, what is the suggested method to control underground fires? poisonous elements released by the underground fires can pollute water sources. Coal heats up on its own and catches fire and burns. Coal fires can have an impact on the environment. He has detected and monitored underground fires in Netherlands. Cutting off the oxygen supply. 第二十五篇 Eat to LiveAccording to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? Why does the author mention an elderly mouse in paragraph 2? What can be inferred about completely normally fed mice mentioned in the passage? According to the author, which of the following most interested the researchers? According to the last two paragraphs, Spindler believes that We have to begin dieting from childhood. To illustrate the effect of meager food on mice. They are more likely to suffer from inflammation. The mice that started dieting in old age. Dieting is not a go0d method to give us health and a long life. 第二十六篇 Male and Female Pilots Cause Accidents DifferentlyWhat is the research at Johns Hopkins University about? Which of the statements is NOT true according to the second paragraph? How did the researchers carry out their study? What is the most common circumstance of crash with female pilots? In the comparison of female and male pilots. Gender difference in rela