2009年职称英语考试综合类B级真题及答案

1、2009年职称英语考试综合类B级真题及答案第一部分：词汇选项下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。1.Would you please (call) my husband as soon as possible?A phone B visit C consult D invite2 We had a long (conversation) about her parents.A speech B question C debate D talk3 The chairman (proposed) that we stop the meeting.A

2、 stated B announced C suggested D demanded4 Obviously these people can be (relied) on in a crisis.A depend on B lived on C believed in D joined in5 There is always excitement at the Olympic Games when an athlete (breaks) a record.A maintains B beats C matches D tries6 All the pupils seem to be very

3、(cheerful).A healthy B happy C naughty D busy7 The traditional paintings are (exhibited) on the second floor.A displayed B laid C kept D stored8 She stood there shaking with (fury).A laugh B anxiety C cry D anger9 Mary evidently is the most (diligent) student among us.A intelligent B beautiful C har

4、dworking D talkative10 (Persistent) attempts to interview Garbo were fruitless.A Forceful B Reasonable C Firm D Continuous11 Why cant you stop your (eternal) complaining?A long B everlasting C temporary D boring12 Hundreds of buildings were (wrecked) by the earthquake.A damage B shaken C fallen D ju

5、mped13 These paintings are considered by many to be (authentic).A faithful B royal C sincere D genuine14 Many economists have given in to the fatal (lure) of mathematics.A simplicity B attraction C power D rigor15 Ten years after the event, her death still remains a (puzzle).A mist B fog C secret D

6、mystery第二部分：阅读判断下面的短文后列出了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。Fighting for a Better Future for WomanWhen I was asked what it means to be a woman running for President, I always gave the same answer: that I was proud to be running as a woman but I was running

7、because I thought Id be the best president. But I am a woman, and like millions of women, I know there are still barriers and biases out there, often unconscious. I want to build an America that respects and embraces the potential of every last one of us.I ran as a daughter who benefited from opport

8、unities my mother never dreamed of. I ran as a mother who worries about my daughters future and a mother who wants to lead all children to brighter tomorrows.To build that future I see, we must make sure that women and men alike understand the struggles of their grandmothers and mothers, and that wo

9、men enjoy equal opportunities, equal pay, and equal respect.Let us resolve and work toward achieving some very simple propositions: There are no acceptable limits and there are no acceptable prejudices in the twenty-first century.You can be so proud that, from now on, it will be unremarkable for a w

10、oman to win primary state victories, unremarkable to have a woman in a close race to be our nominee, unremarkable to think that a woman can be the President of the United States. And that is truly remarkable.To those who are disappointed that we couldnt go all the way especially the young people who

11、 put so much into this campaign it would break my heart if, in falling short of my goal, I in any way discouraged any of you from pursuing yours.Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. When you stumble, keep faith. When youre knocked down, get right back up. And never

12、listen to anyone who says you cant or shouldnt go on.As we gather here today in this historic magnificent building, the 50th woman to leave this Earth is orbiting overhead. If we can blast 50 women into space, we will someday launch a woman into the White House.16. Hillary Clinton has become the pre

13、sidential nominee for the Democratic Party.A Right B Wrong C Not Mentioned17. Hillary Clinton believed that if she were elected president of the United States, she would be the best.A Right B Wrong C Not Mentioned18. The American people are now ready to accept a woman as their president.A Right B Wr

14、ong C Not Mentioned19. The American young people feel disappointed at Hillarys failure to win the nomination.A Right B Wrong C Not Mentioned20. Americas 50th female astronaut is right now moving round the Earth.A Right B Wrong C Not Mentioned21. Hillary Clinton will support Obama in the upcoming pre

15、sidential election campaign.A Right B Wrong C Not Mentioned22. Hillary Clinton will no longer run for president.A Right B Wrong C Not Mentioned第三部分：概括大意与完成句子下面的短文后有2项测试任务：（1）第2326题要求从所给的6个选项中为指定段落每段选择1个小标题；（2）第2730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。McGradys art is a spectacle1 When Tracy McGrady is healthy,

16、his play can be so beautiful that even his own teammates on the court cannot help but admire it - in the middle of a game.2 Its hard for me, because Im a fan of basketball, Houston point guard Rafer Alston told the Houston Chronicle newspaper after McGradys 44-point performance against Utah on Janua

17、ry 5. When hes shooting the ball like that, a lot of times Im standing there watching and, all of a sudden, the other teams getting the ball and going on a fast break, and Im getting yelled at by the coach. Indeed, McGradys body control, his energy, his shooting - watching these are like watching an

18、 artist at work, blending colours, constructing sentences, or playing music.3 Unfortunately, McGrady, 27, hasnt always been on the job. Already this season, hes missed seven games with back spasms. After Yao Ming was injured on Dec. 23, it appeared Houston would be without both of its stars. McGrady

19、, however, returned three days later and has been playing well ever since, scoring more than 30 points in each of the last six games, as of Tuesday. Houston cant seem to get on without him. When McGrady was injured, the Rockets won two and lost five.4 Listen, there are only four or five people on th

20、e entire planet that can do the things he can do with the basketball, forward Shane Battier said of McGrady. From a fans perspective - and were fans even though were players - its really fun to watch him do that. From a players perspective, his game can affect the entire team. No question. We see hi

21、m, and we get excited, and that pumps us up. He keeps making shots, and suddenly it seems to become easier for everybody.5 But it wont, really. Houston has just begun an important stretch on their schedule. Four of the next seven games will be played away from Houston - and without Yao. Six of the g

22、ames will be against teams with winning records. Opponents will double-team McGrady in an attempt to dull the impact of his art. Instead of watching, McGradys teammates will need to create a little art of their own.23. Paragraph 224. Paragraph 325. Paragraph 426. Paragraph 5A. McGradys InjuryB. Nece

23、ssity for the Teammates to Improve Their Own SkillsC. Evaluation from Two Different PerspectivesD. Spectacular Performance on the CourtE. Players Houston Cant Do WithoutF. Yao Mings Performance27. McGrady plays basketball so well _.28. Yao Ming missed several games _.29. There are very few people on

24、 the Earth _.30. Everyone will have to contribute _.A. since he returnedB. that his teammates cannot help admiring himC. that he is often yelled at by the coachD. who can play basketball so wellE. because he had been injuredF. if Houston hopes to win第四部分：阅读理解下面有3篇短文，每篇短文后有5道题。请根据短文内容，为每题确定1个最佳选项。第一篇

25、March MadnessFor the rest of March, an epidemic (传染病) will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school. College students will ignore piles of homework. Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.The disease, known as March Madness, refers to the yearly 65-team US mens coll

26、ege basketball tournament. It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April. Teams compete against each other in a single-elimination tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness.The fun

27、comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends, husbands against wives, and colleagues against bosses.Big-name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little-known universities.This adds to the madne

28、ss. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Last year, they little-known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. Many people had never been heard of the university before the tournament.C

29、ollege basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. But that doesnt mean money isnt involved.About $4 billion will be spent gambling on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will draw over $500 million in advertising r

30、evenue this year topping the post-season revenue, including that of the NBA(全国篮球协会).31. What will happen in the remaining part of the month?A. Many Americans will be sent to madhouses.B. Great excitement will spread across the US.C. About 20 million Americans will be put in prison.D. A deadly epidem

31、ic will break out in the US.32. Which statement about the epidemic is NOT true?A. It occurs every fourth year.B. It starts on March 15.C. It is known as March Madness.D. It lasts through the beginning of April.33. Which of the following is NOT an instance of March Madness?A. Kids run away from schoo

32、l.B. Husbands kiss their wives.C. College students keep homework piling up.D. Employees cant concentrate on their work.34. It is great funA. looking at wives kissing their husbandsB. listening to students talking to their teachersC. watching farmers kicking their donkeysD. betting on the winners of

33、each game35. The little-known George Mason University was a dark horse becauseA. it had a student body of 30,000B. its players were al black peopleC. it had never been expected to be victoriousD. its players ran as fast as black horse第二篇Declining Interest in Developing Foreign Language SkillsAustral

34、ias foreign language skills are declining, Voice of America has reported. New figures show that only 13 percent of high school graduates can speak a foreign language. But four decades ago, 40 percent had foreign language skills.Professor Elise Tipton, from the University of Sydney, says increasingly

35、 students do not feel the need to learn another language to boost their career. She believes that Australias economic boom, which is driven by red-hot demand for its minerals, is helping mask serious deficiencies in its language skills.Australia does business very successfully in English with most o

36、f its trading partners. But as the worlds economic power shifts to emerging regions such as Asia, its language gap could soon be exposed. According to the new figures, less than 6.5 percent of high school graduates are proficient in an Asian language. Academics worry that this means Australia will i

37、ncreasingly be isolated from its economically important Asian neighbors. Dilip Dutta, from the economics and business faculty at Sydney University, says language skills can enhance trading opportunities. If Australians want to trade with Asian countries, it is very important for them to learn the la

38、nguage that will help them to get closer to the culture.But students have different opinions about Asian language learning. Pippa McCowage, a 22-year-old Australian student, says many young Australians have a half-hearted approach to foreign languages, and the language curriculum is often weak. Whil

39、e were encouraged in high school to learn another language, its not really apparent to me as a realistic expectation that you will have to speak it, said McCowage. For example, I learned Japanese in high school, when I went on an exchange in Year 10, I found that the Japanese students of my age had

40、a much greater proficiency in English than I did in Japanese. So in that sense, it almost discourages you.At present, about 70 percent of Australias major exports go to Asia and the Australian government has been keen on developing closer economic and diplomatic ties with Asia. Academics say that, a

41、s Asia becomes one of the worlds economic powerhouses, Australia needs to improve its language skills if it is to take full advantage of the business opportunities on its doorstep.36. What percentage of high school graduates were proficient in foreign language forty years ago?A. 70 percent B. 13 per

42、cent C. 6.5 percent D. 40 percent37. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?A. Australia is essentially a self-sufficient country.B. Australia has rich deposits of minerals.C. Australia has no intention to trade with Asian countries.D. Australian students are not required to learn a foreign language.

43、38. What does Dilip Dutta think language skills can do?A. Improve your relation with your partner.B. Help settle international conflicts.C. Increase trading opportunities.D. Remove barriers in negotiations.39. Why has the Australian government been keenly interested in strengthening ties with Asia?A

44、. Because Asia is where Australias major exports go.B. Because Asia is where Australia is located.C. Because Asia is where Australians go and spend their holidays.D. Because Asia is where Australia can play a big role in international affairs.40. The word faculty in paragraph 3 can be replaced byA.

45、college. B. building C. department. D. university.第三篇Youth Emancipation in SpainThe Spanish Government is so worried about the number of young adults still living with their parents that it has decided to help them leave the nest.Around 55 per cent of people aged 18-34 in Spain still sleep in their

46、parents homes, says the latest report from the countrys state-run Institute of Youth.To coax(劝诱) young people from their homes, the institute started a Youth Emancipation(解放) programme this month. The programme offers guidance in finding rooms and jobs.Economists blame young peoples family dependenc

47、e on the precarious(不稳定的) labour market and increasing housing prices. Housing prices have risen 17 per cent a year since 2000.Cultural reasons also contribute to the problem, say sociologists. Family ties in south Europe - Italy, Portugal and Greece - are stronger than those in middle and north Eur

48、ope, said Spanish sociologist Almudena Moreno Minguez in her report The Late Emancipation of Spanish Youth: Keys for Understanding.In general, young people in Spain firmly believe in the family as the main body around which their private life is organized, said Minguez.In Spain - especially in the c

49、ountryside, it is not uncommon to find entire groups of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews(外甥/侄子) all living on the same street. They regularly get together for Sunday dinner.Parents tolerance(宽容) is another factor. Spanish parents accept late-night partying and are wary of setting bedtime r

50、ules.A child can arrive home at whatever time he wants. If parents complain hell put up a big fight and call the father a Fascist, said Jose Antonio Gomez Yanez, a sociologist at Carlos III University in Madrid.Mothers willingness to do childrens household chores worsens the problem. Dioni-sio Masso

51、, a 60-year-old in Madrid, has three children in their 20s. The eldest, 28, has a girlfriend and a job. But life with mum is good.His mum does the wash and cooks for him; in the end, he lives well, Masso said.41. The Youth Emancipation programme aims at helping young peopleA. live in an independent

52、wayB. fight for freedomC. fight against social injusticeD. get rid of family responsibilities42. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that family ties are stronger in Portugal than inA. Greece B. Finland C. Spain D. Italy43. Young peoples family dependence can be attributed to all the following facto

53、rs EXCEPTA. parents tolerance B. housing problemsC. unwillingness to get married D. cultural traditions44. Which of the following statements is NOT true of Dinoisio Masso?A. She has a boyfriend. B. She is 60 years old.C. She has three children. D. She lives in Madrid.45. The phrase wary of in paragr

54、aph 8 could be best replaced byA. tired of B. afraid ofC. worried about D. cautious about第五部分：补全短文下面的短文有5处空白，短文后有6个句子，其中5个取自短文，请根据短文内容讲其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章面貌。Reduce PackagingPressure increased recently on British supermarkets and retailers to reduce packaging as part of an anti-waste campaign. _(46). Britain generates 4.6 million tons of household waste every year by packaging.Dozens of people have expressed anger