2015邢台职教高级英语试题（十）

1、高级英语试卷：10.DOC高级英语试题（十） Explain the italicized words or expressions in the following sentences. (20%) Bargaining is the order of the day, and veiled women move at a leisurely pace from shop to shop, selecting, pricing and doing a little preliminary bargaining . and the buyers overwhelmed by the sepul

2、chral atmosphere, follow suit. Little donkeys with harmoniously tinkling bells thread their way among the throngs of people entering and leaving the bazaar. and veiled women move at a leisurely pace from shop to shop, selecting, pricing and doing a little preliminary bargaining before they narrow do

3、wn their choice and Then as you penetrate deeper into the bazaar, the noise of the entrance fades away, and you come to the muted cloth-market. and veiled women move at a leisurely pace from shop to shop, doing a little preliminary bargaining before they narrow down their choice and. and veiled wome

4、n move at a leisurely pace from shop to shop, and begin the really serious business of beating the price down. It is a vast, somber cavern of a room, some thirty feet high and sixty feet square, and so thick with the dust of centuries that the mudbrick walls are only dimly visible. It is a vast, som

5、ber cavern of a room, and so thick with the dust of centuries that the mudbrick walls and vaulted roof are only dimly visible. The machine is operated by one man, who, and then throws his weight on to a great beam made out of a tree trunk to set the ropes and pulleys in motion. In each shop sit the

6、apprentices hammering away at copper vessels. It is a vast, somber cavern of a room, and so thick with the dust of centuries that the mudbrick walls and vaulted roof are only dimly visible. In each shop sit the apprentices while the shop-owner instructs, and sometimes takes a hand with a hammer hims

7、elf. The seller, on the other hand, makes a point of protesting that the price he is charging is depriving him of all profit, and that he is sacrificing this because of Here you can find beautiful pots and bowls engraved with delicate and intricate traditional designs, or , pleasing in form, but und

8、ecorated and strictly functional. Here you can find beautiful pots and bowls engraved with delicate and intricate traditional designs, or , pleasing in form, but undecorated and strictly functional. The seller, on the other hand, makes a point of protesting and that he is sacrificing this because of

9、 his personal regard for the customer. Furtive boys in pink shirts hanging about on washday after school. He flew to marry a cheap city girl from a family of ignorant flashy people. When a cow comes nibbling around the edge of the yard she snaps it and me and Maggie and the house. II. Selecting the

10、best answer based on language points from the textbook (20%) 1She was almost blinded by the glare of the headlights from the approaching car. coldness darkness brightness hotness 2. The Japanese crowd did not appear to have the same preoccupations that I had. bewilderment confusion obsession seizure

11、 3. Just because she doesnt like cooking, her husband thinks she is good for nothing. nice wonderful worthy of sufficient 4. It is our firm conviction that every effort should be made to preserve world peace. supposition belief convulsion assumption 5. A group of Chinese victims of WWII armed with l

12、awyers went to Japan to attest to the court war crimes by the then Japanese government. appeal sue confirm protest 6. The two families have been holding great hatred for a score of years and there seems to be no hope of _ between them. reconciliation exasperation desperation retaliation 7. The minis

13、ter made a vigorous defense of the governments policies. powerful lengthy prolonged pretentious 8. It has been established that she was not at the scene at the time of the crime. set up settled converted ascertained 9. This river teems with all kinds of fish in summer. abounds in perishes in extingu

14、ishes with disposes of 10. The committee adjourned their discussion until the following week. continued suspended accomplished commenced 11. He cloaked his evil intentions with friendly appearance. revealed disclosed spotlighted concealed 12. The woman managed to escape from her would-be attacker. l

15、ikely enraged attempted timid 13. The Three Gorges hydraulic scheme has been and will be one of the greatest in Chinese history. program conspiracy system collaboration 14. The destruction of humankinds is such that it threatens other living species with extinction. annihilation annexation annoyance

16、 assimilation 15. We had to sit and swelter in the room while our friends were at the beach. doze off suffer from heat take shelter toil 16. The United States is making every endeavor to enlist the support of its allies for preparation of the overthrow of the existing Iraqi government. guarantee acq

17、uire confirm strengthen 17. He was overwhelmed by grief after the sad news. outnumbered outweighed overcome overawed 18. The opposition parties are sure to exploit the governments difficulties over this issue. employ develop resolve expend 19. Military strategists have outlined several convincing _

18、for the outbreak of a nuclear war. scenarios scinarios scinareos scenerios 20. I suppose laziness is one of the frailties of human nature. peculiarities characteristics weaknesses identities 21. Some Chinese companies are striving to penetrate the world markets. scramble occupy secede enter 22. It i

19、s a point of _ for me to repay all my debt. face order honor grace 23. The collision of the planet into ours would be comparable to the power of five atomic bombs that hit Hiroshima during World War II should it occur in the future. exceed be equivalent to not match be comparative 24. Scientists use

20、d to believe that all the stars developed from primordial mass of gases. derivative primeval prestigious primavera 25. Your thoughtless behavior has caused us a great deal of distress. suffering difficulty inconvenience trouble 26. The Supreme Court demanded his interpretation of his involvement in

21、the frauds. submission presentation explanation acknowledgement 27. On many of the previous occasions the US trade negotiators would revert to the issue of Chinas human rights problems. reconsider reiterate restated reverse 28. The police are speculating that the suicide bombers may be linked to a t

22、errorist organization. confirming guessing contemplating subsiding 29. Albert Einstein is regarded as the father of modern scientific thought. formulator advocate creator plagiarizer 30. Mr. Johnson is to preside over the seminar for genetic engineering. Address prepare host publicize 31. The congre

23、ssman _ a point of prolonging the debate. set advanced made insisted 32. He was extremely nervous at the _ of his turn to make the presentation. potential prospective probability prospect 33. I was so annoyed that I felt impelled to write a letter to the local newspaper. compelled discouraged exhaus

24、ted exhilarated 34. The chairman gave his assent of the proposal to the committee. refusal denial approval opposition 35. The increased demand for their skills has given them greater bargaining power. purchasing negotiating quarrelling performing 36. A lot of government offices and museums in Washin

25、gton are made _ to the public without admissions fees. accessory acceptable accepted accessible 37. They perceived that they were unwelcome there and left. were conscious were peremptory were complacent were compatible 38. Large areas of land have been contaminated by the leakage from the nuclear re

26、actor. corrupted discolored polluted decayed 39. His tension was veiled by casual remarks. concealed inspired sharpened weakened 40. The runaway vehicle bore down inexorably on the trapped rabbit. stubbornly mercilessly inextricably inexplicably Paraphrase the following sentences. (20%) You pass fro

27、m the heat and glare of a big, open square into a cool, dark cavern which extends as far as the eye can see, losing itself in the shadowy distance. Little donkeys with harmoniously tinkling bells thread their way among the throngs of people entering and leaving the bazaar. The roadway is about twelv

28、e feet wide, but it is narrowed every few yards by little stalls where goods of every conceivable kind are sold. The din of the stall-holders crying their wares, of donkey-boys and porters clearing a way for themselves by shouting vigorously, and of would-be purchasers arguing and bargaining is cont

29、inuous and makes you dizzy. Then as you penetrate deeper into the bazaar, the noise of the entrance fades away, and you come to the muted cloth-market. The earthen floor, beaten hard by countless feet, deadens the sound of footsteps, and the vaulted mudbrick walls and roof have hardly any sounds to

30、echo. The shop-keepers speak in slow, measured tones, and the buyers, overwhelmed by the sepulchral atmosphere, follow suit. It is a point of honour with the customer not to let the shopkeeper guess what it is she really likes and wants until the last moment. One of the most picturesque and impressi

31、ve parts of the bazaar is the copper-smiths market. Elsewhere there is the carpet-market, with its profusion of rich colours, varied textures and regional designs-some bold and simple, others unbelievable detailed and yet harmonious. IV. Reading Comprehension（20%）. Directions: There are five passage

32、s in this section. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question. Passage 1 During the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution gained momentum. While there were mass dislocations of people, and laborers were not treated kindly, the net effect over time was to increase the demand for

33、labor. The aged were not given special attention, except through the Poor Laws and the poorhouses and asylums developed under those laws. This same pattern carried over to America. Respectable American opinion in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries held that there was work for all who would

34、 work, and personal or family charity for those who could not, including the displaced aged. The fact that, periodically at least, there were conditions when labor power was in surplus, when there were more adults than the economy required, was ignored. Work to the end of ones days was an economic a

35、nd socially imposed standard. By 1900, Simon Patten, professor of economics at the Wharton School, developed the thesis that America was entering a period when all peoples needs could be met with less and less manpower. He anticipated a time when there would be an excess of labor, when working time

36、could be drastically reduced, and when adults would have large amounts of leisure time at their disposal. His concern with this coming situation was focused on how to prepare people psychologically for a constructive social use of the new leisure. In many ways he was a prophet of the view that our 2

37、0th century economy would be one with many “surplus ” people, at least in relation to the production of goods. During most of these centuries, the aged as a group did not play a central role in the evolution of ideas beyond those of the original biblical injunctions: work and family obligations. How

38、ever, with the twentieth century the capacity of the American economy to produce more goods with less labor was matched by a major change in the demographic nature of its population. Life expectancy grew rapidly as infant mortality declined. Other improvements in health care meant that the elderly b

39、ecame not only more numerous but more healthy, vigorous, and able-bodied. The first policy approach to this evolution was the enactment by many states of old age pension laws and, during the Depression of the 1930s, the national Social Security Act with its provision for almost universal retirement

40、income. Public policy provided an income base to help the no-longer-needed older worker leave the labor force. 1. By saying that “the Industrial Revolution gained momentum”, the author means that the Industrial Revolution _. A. began to slow down its pace B. began to produce undesirable results. C.

41、demanded more labor D. underwent rapid development 2. Which of the following ideas was held by the Americans in the 19th and early 20th centuries? A. That the poor old people should be taken care of by their families, not the society. B. That working opportunities should be provided for those who we

42、re able to work. C. That laws should be made to guard against mass unemployment. D. That working long hours was a necessity dictated by economic and social standard. 3. Simon Patten predicted that_. A. the twentieth century would see a leap in industrial production. B. the society would hardly produ

43、ce enough to meet peoples needs C. there would be surplus labor and increased leisure for people D. unemployed people would suffer great psychological stress 4. Unlike the aged in the past centuries, the old people of the 20th century_. A. no longer attached importance to work and family obligations

44、 B. felt greater threat from young people in seeking employment C. had a sense of loss when they were no longer needed by the society D. had to deal with much leisure afforded by retirement 5. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Beginning of Surplus Labor and Leisure B. The Ending of the

45、Industrial Revolution C. The Influence of the Industrial Revolution on the Society D Surplus Labor and Unemployment in an Advanced Country Passage 2 Our bodies are wonderfully skillful at maintaining balance. When the temperature jumps, we sweat to cool down. When our blood pressure falls, our heart

46、s pound to compensate. As it turns out, though, our natural state is not a steady one. Researchers are finding that everything from blood pressure to brain function varies rhythmically with the cycles of the sun, the moon and seasons. And their insights are yielding new strategies for keeping away s

47、uch common killers as heart disease and cancer. Only one doctor in 20 has a good knowledge of the growing field of “chronotherapeutics”, the strategic use of time(chronos) in medicine. But according to a new American Medical Association poll, three out of four are eager to change that. “The field is

48、 exploding,” says Michael Smolensky. Doctors used to look at us like, “What spaceship did you guys get off?” Now theyre thirsty to know more. In medical school, most doctors learn that people with chronic conditions should take their medicine at steady rates. “Its a terrible way to treat disease,” s

49、ays Dr. Richard Martin. For example, asthmatics are most likely to suffer during the night. Yet most patients strive to keep a constant level of medicine in their blood day and night, whether by breathing in on an inhaler four times a day or taking a pill each morning and evening. In recent studies,

50、 researchers have found that a large mid-afternoon dose of a bronchodilator can be as sage as several small doses, and better for preventing nighttime attacks. If the night belongs to asthma, the dawn belongs to high blood pressure and heart disease. Heart attacks are twice as common at 9 a.m. as at

51、 11 p.m. Part of the reason is that our blood pressure falls predictably at night, then peaks as we start to work for the day. “Doctors know that,” says Dr. Henry Black of Chicagos medical center, “but until now, we havent been able to do anything about it.” Most blood-pressure drugs provide 18 to 2

52、0 hours of relief. But because theyre taken in the morning, theyre least effective when most needed. “You take your pill at 7 and its working by 9,” says Dr. William White of the University of Connecticut Health Center. “But by that time youre gone through the worst four hours of the day with no pro

53、tection.” Bedtime dosing would prevent that lapse, but it would also push blood pressure to dangerously low levels during the night. 6. According to the author, it is best for asthmatics to take their medicines_. A. at steady rates B. each morning and evening C. when the disease occurs D. at mid-aft

54、ernoon 7. Researchers are finding that_. A. heart disease and cancer are the most common killers of human beings B. blood pressure and brain function are decided by cycles of the sun, the moon and seasons C. the functions of human bodies have much to do with nature D. any change in human bodies goes

55、 systematically with changes in the environment 8. According to the passage, how do human bodies maintain balance? A. They adjust themselves timely in line with their physical conditions. B. People increase or lower the body temperature by sweating. C. Peoples hearts pound to compensate when the blo

56、od pressure goes up. D. Both B and C. 9. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Doctors know more about chronotherapeutics than before. B. Doctors in the US used to be thirsty to know more about the new medical field. C. The researchers insights are providing new strategies to prevent com

57、mon killers. D. The strategic use of time in medicine attracts more attention in the medical circle in the US. 10. The suggested title for this passage might be_. A. Medicine Is Everything B. Treatment Is Everything C. Prevention Is Everything D. Timing Is Everything Passage 3 Cooperative competitio

58、n. Competitive cooperation. Confused? Airline alliances have travelers scratching their heads over whats going on in the skies. Some folks view alliances as a blessing to travelers, offering seamless travel, reduced fares and enhanced frequent-flyer benefits. Others see a conspiracy of big businesse

59、s, causing decreased competition, increased fares and fewer choices. Whatever your opinion, theres no escaping airline alliances: the marketing hype is unrelenting, with each of the two mega-groupings, Oneworld and Star Alliance, promoting itself as the best choice for all travelers. And, even if you turn away from their ads, chances are they will figure in any of your travel plans. By the end of the year, Oneworld and Star Alliance will between