2007年职称英语考试理工类C级试题及答案

1、2007年职称英语考试理工类C级试题及答案第1部分：词汇选项（第115题，每题1分，共15分）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.At midnight,we were aroused by a knock at the door.A.irritatedB.awakenedC.arisenD.annoyed2.She was awarded a prize for the film.A.givenB.rewardedC.sentD.reminded3.Smoking will be banned in all public places h

2、ere.A.forbiddenB.allowedC.permittedD.promoted4.That guy is intelligeng but a bit dull.A.strangeB.specialC.quietD.boring5.She is a highly successful teacher.A.fairlyB.ratherC.veryD.moderately6.We should not sacrifice environmental protections to foster economic growth.A.reduceB.promoteC.realizeD.give

3、7.There is a growing gap between the rich and the poor.A.conflictB.tensionC.gulfD.confrontation8.I am very grateful to you for your assistance.A.helpfulB.hopefulC.pitifulD.thankful9.You will be meeting her presently.A.shortlyB.currentlyC.latelyD.probably10.Attitudes to mental illness have shifted in

4、 recent years.A.displayedB.shownC.changedD.demonstrated11.I have been trying to guit smoking.A.give upB.pick upC.build upD.take up12.Relief workers were shocked by what they saw.A.movedB.touchedC.surprisedD.worried13.The weather is a constant subject of conversation in Britain.A.questionB.problemC.t

5、itleD.topic14.This is not typical of English,but is a feature of the Chinese language.A.particularB.characteristicC.remarkableD.idiomatic15.It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.A.simplyB.almostC.totallyD.completely第2部分：阅读判断（第1622题，第题1分，共7分）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

6、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.Black HolesMost scientists agree that black holes exist but are nearly impossible to locate.A black hole in the universe is not a solid object,like a planet,but it is shaped like a sphere （球体）.Astronomers（天文学家）think that at the center of a black

7、hole there is a single point in space with infinite（无限的）density（稠密）.This single point is called a singularity （奇点）.If the singularity theory is correct,it means that when a massive star collapses,all the material in it disappears into the singularity.The center of a black hole would not really be a

8、hole at all,but an infinitely dense point.Anything that crosses the black hole is pulled in by its great gravity.Although black holes do exist,they are difficult to observe.These are the reasons. No light or anything else comes out of black holes.As a result,they are invisible to a telescope. In ast

9、ronomical terms,black holes are truly.For example,a black hole formed by the collapse of a giant star would have an event horizon（视界）only 18 miles across. The nearest black holes would be dozens of light years away from Earth.One light year is about 6 trillion（万亿）miles.Even the most powerful telesco

10、pes could not pick out an object so small at such a great distance.In 1994 the Hubble Space Telescope provided evidence that black holes exist.There are still answers to be found,however,so black holes remain one of the mysteries of the universe.16.Black holes are part of space.A.RightB.WrongC.Not m

11、entioned17.Black holes exist but are difficult to observe.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned18.The center of a black hole is empty.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned19.The attraction of two large stars leads to gravity.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned20.The sun is the heaviest star in the universe.A.RightB.Wrong

12、C.Not mentioned21.The nearest black holes are hundreds of light years away from us.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned22.The Hubble Space Telescope helps scientists to understand the nature of the universe.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned第3部分：概括大意与完成句子（第2330题，每题1分，共8分）下面的短文后有2项测试任务：（1）第2326题要求从所给的6个选项中为第25段每

13、段选择1个最佳标题；（2）第2730题要求从所给的6个选项中为每个句子确定1个最佳选项。Unlocking the Human Genome（基因组）1A project to unlock secrets-what scientist could resist that challenge?This is what many scientists are doing as they work on the Human Genome Project.The aim of the project is to decode（破译）all of the some 100,000 genes in t

14、he human body.Scientists are using DNA fingerprinting techniques to do the decoding.2DNA is the substance found in the chromosomes（染色体）of a cell.A chromosome is a chain of genes.Each gene carries a piece of genetic information.At any one moment in a cell,thousands of genes are turned on and off to p

15、roduce proteins（蛋白质）.The challenge for scientists is to find out what role each gene plays in protein production.At some point this decoding will be complete.Then scientists will have a map of an ideal genome,or a picture of the total genetic nature of a human being.The ideal genome is called a cons

16、ensus（交感）genome.Everything works well in a consensus genome.3But no one in the world has a consensus genome.Everyones genome is different from the ideal.These differences are referred to as genetic mutations（突变）.Genetic mutations in a persons genome mean that the person has a greater than average ch

17、ance of suffering from health problems.Some problems are not life-threatening.These would include things like colorblindness,or mild headaches.Other problems are serious,such as heart disease,or cancer.4It will take years to identify the role of each of the 100,000 genes,The short-term goal of the p

18、roject is to find the physical and mental health problems a person is likely to encounter during his or her lifetime.The long-term goal is to have each person live a longer,healthier life.23.paragraph 1.24.paragraph 2.25.paragraph 3.26.paragraph 4.AHow does DNA work?BWhat is the Human Genome Project

19、 about?CHow are the DNA samples collected?DWhat are the goals of the Human Genome Project?EWhat is the role of each gene?FWhat are the consequences of genetic mutations?27.The Human Genome Project is trying to map allthat make us human.28.Decoding the human genome is a challenge to.29.Genetic mutati

20、ons in a persons genome may affect.30.Scientists are trying hard to discoverof each of the genes in our body.Athat persons healthBa scientific answerCscientfic researchersDthe genesEthe functionFthe size第4部分：阅读理解（第3145题，每题3分，共45分）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Motoring Technology1.2 millio

21、n road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels-though some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research

22、in motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants.They can ensure you dont miss important road signs or fall asleep.Most crashes result from human and not mechanical faults.Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in fog,while other technologysees through

23、big vehicles blocking your view.And improvements to seat belts,pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving smoother and safer.The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,less surprisingly,size and shape.But whatever is in the fuel tank,you dont want a thief in the driving

24、seat and there have been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Suc

25、h jams can be analyzed using statistical tools.Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly and will perhaps one day be everyonss personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts suggest that wont be soon.31.To reduce car crash rate,many scientists are working hard toA.design ful

26、ly automatic cars.B.develop faster electric vehicles.C.analyze road deaths occurring worldwide each year.D.improve the safety of cars and develop new fuels.32.According to the second paragraph,most road accidents happen due toA.heavy traffic.B.human mistakes.C.engine failure.D.bad weather.33.Which o

27、f the following safety developments is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Windscreens that can help drivers to improve their vision.B.Radars that can help drivers to see obstacles in fog.C.Devices that can help drivers to see through big vehicles.D.Improvements in seat belts,pedal controls and tyres.34.

28、Satellite tracking and remote communication systems cna be used toA.reduce oil consumption.B.remove the obstacles on the road.C.call for help when ones car crashes.D.help drivers get out of a traffic jam.35.Which of the following statements is true of robotic drivers?A.It will take some time before

29、robotic drivers are available.B.Robotic drivers are not allowed to driveon busy roads.C.Robotic drivers can never replace human drivers.D.Robotic drivers are too expensive to use.第二篇Good Table MannersManners play an important part in making a favorable impression at the dinner table.Here are some ge

30、neral rules:Napkin（餐巾）useThe meal begins when the host unfolds his or her napkin.This is your signal to do the same,so place your napkin on your lap.Unfold it completely if it is a small napkin,or in half,lengthwise（纵向地）,if it is a large dinner napkin.If you need to leave the table during the meal,p

31、lace your napkin on your chair as a signal to your server that you will be returning.Once the meal is over,place your napkin neatly on the table to the right of your dinner plate.Do not refold it.Use a napkin only for your mouth.Never use it for your nose,face or forehead.Use of utensils（餐具）Start wi

32、th the knife,fork or spoon furthest from your plate,and work your way in,using one utensil for each course.If soup is served,remember to spoon away from yoursefl.This helps stop the drips.Do not put the entire soup spoon in your mouth.Instead,fill a soup spoon about 75 per cent with soup,and sip（啜饮）

33、it from the side noiselessly.After finishing dinner,place the knife and fork parallel to one another across the plate with the knife alade facing inward toward the plate.Using your fingersHeres a list of finger foods:sandwiches,cookies,small fruits or berries with stems,French fries and potato chips

34、,and hamburgers.Chew（咀嚼）with your mouth closed and dont make noise;dont talk with your mouth full.Bread must be broken with your hands.It is never cut with a knife.Dont pick something out of your teeth.Instead,excuse yourself to the bathroom.If possible,try not to cough at the table.Do not put your

35、elbows（肘）on the table.In France,it is essential to have both hands above the table at the same time.Do not put bones or anything else on the table.Things that are not eaten should be put on your plate.36.Where is the napkin normally placed during the meal?A.On your chair.B.On the table.C.On your lap

36、.D.On your plate.37.The napkin is used only forA.your forehead.B.your mouth.C.your nose.D.your face.38.Which utensil is used first?A.The knife.B.The fork.C.The spoon.D.The one farthest from the plate.39.All of the following are finger foods exceptA.soup.B.sandwiches.C.cookies.D.hamburgers.40.Which o

37、f the following shows good table manners?A.Talking with your mouth full.B.Putting bones on your plate.C.Putting your elbows on the table.D.Chewing with your month open.第三篇Renewable Energy SourcesToday petroleum（石油）provides around 40% of the worlds energy needs,mostly fuelling automobiles.Coal is sti

38、ll used,mostly in power stations,to cover one-quarter of our energy needs,but it is the least efficient,unhealthiest and most environmentally damaging fossil fuel（矿物燃料）.Natural gas reserves could fill some of the gap from oil,but reserves of that will not last into the 22nd century either.Most exper

39、ts predict we will exhaust easily accessible reserves within 50 years.Less-polluting renewable energy sources offer a more practical long-term energy solution.Renewablerefers to the fact that these resources are not used faster than they can be replaced.Hydroelectric（水力发电的）power is now the most comm

40、on form of renewable energy,supplying around 20% of world electricity.Chinas Three Gorges Dam is the largest ever.At five times the size of the USs Hoover Dam,its 26 turbines（涡轮机）will generate the equivalent energy of 18 coal-fired power stations.It will satisfy 3% of Chinas entire electricity deman

41、d.In 2003,the first commercial power station to use tidal（潮汐的）currents in the open sea opened in Norway.It is designed like windmill（风车）,but others take the form of turbines.As prices fall,wind power has become the fastest growing type of electricity generation-quadrupling（翻两番）worldwide between 1999

42、 and 2005.Modern wind farms consist of turbines that generate electricity.Though it will be more expensive,there is more than enough wind to provide the worlds entire energy needs.Wind farms come in onshore and offshore forms.They can often end up at spots of natural beauty,and are often unpopular w

43、ith residents.And turbines are not totally harmless-they can interfere with radar,alter climate and kill sea birds.Scotland is building Europes largest wind farm,which will power 200,000 homes.The UKs goal is to generate one-fifth of power from renewable sources,mainly wind,by 2020.But this may caus

44、e problems,because wind is unreliable.41.According to the passage,which of the following is the most polluting energy resource?A.Petroleum.B.Coal.C.Natural gasD.Water.42.Chinas Three Gorges DamA.is the first hydroelectric dam in the world.B.is of the same size as the USs Hoover Dam.C.can generate ar

45、ound 3% of world electricity.D.is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world.43.Which country took the lead in making use of tidal currents to produce power in 2003?A.The UK.B.China.C.Norway.D.The US.44.One of the problems with wind farms is thatA.there is not enough wind.B.wind is not reliable.C.th

46、ey can only be built on the sea.D.they might influence the world economy.45.According to the passage,resources like wind areA.renewable.B.recyclable.C.damaging.D.scarce.第5部分：补全短文（第4650题，每题2分，共10分）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，请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。Farmers MarketsCharlotte Hollins knows she faces

47、a battle.The 23-year-old British farmer and her 21-year-old brother Ben are fighting to save the farm from developers that their father worked on since he was 14.（46）You dont often get a day off.Supermarkets put a lot of pressure on farmers to keep prices down.With fewer people working on fams it ca

48、n be isolating,she said.There is a high rate of suicide and farming will never make you rich!Oliver Robinson,25,grew up on a farm in Yorkshire.（47）Im sure dad hoped Id stay,he said.I guess its a nice,straightforward life,but it doesnt appeal.For young,ambitious people,farm life would be a hard world

49、.For Robinson,farming doesnt offer muchin terms of money or lifestyle.Hollins agrees that economics stops people from pursuing farming rewards:providing for a vital human need,while working outdoors with nature.Farming is a big political issue in the UK.（48）The 2001 foot and mouth crisis closed thou

50、sands of farms,stopped meat exports,and raised public consciousness of troubles in UK farming.Jamie Olivers 2005 campaign to get children to eat healthily also highlighted the issue.This national concern spells（带来）hope for farmers competing with powerful supermarkets.（49）I started going to Farmers M

51、arkets in direct defiance（蔑视）of the big supermarkets.（50）Its terrible,said Londoner Michael Samson.ABut he never considered staying on his father and grandfathers land.BWhile most people buy food from the big supermarkets,hundreds of independent Farmers Markets are becoming popular.CWhile confident

52、they will succeed,she lists farmings many challenges:DYoung people prefer to live in cities.EI seriously objected to the super-sizing of everything-what exactly DO they put on our apples to make them so big and red?FBuy Britishcampaigns urge（鼓励）consumers not to buy cheaper imported foods.第6部分：完形填空（第

53、5165题，每题1分，共15分）下面的短文有15处空白，请根据短文内容为每处空白确定1个最佳选项。An Intelligent CarDriving needs sharp eyes,keen ears,quick brain,and coordination（协调）between hands and the brain.Many human drivers have all（51）and can control a fast-moving car.But how does an intelligent car control itself?There is a virtual（虚拟的）driver in the smart car.This virtual driver haseyes,brains,handsandfeet,too.The minicameras（52）each side of the car are hiseyes,which（53）the road conditions ahead of it.They watch the（54）to the cars left and rig