中石油职称英语真习题(打印版)

1、2005年真题I. Vocabulary(20 points)1. Within days he became paralyzed, and people feared that he might die. But he _. a. absorbed b. dissolved c. discovered d. recovered2. Tilden, the other presidential _, actually received more votes. a. advocate b. candidate c. sponsor d. opponent3. An Olympic runner

2、wins a _. a. medal b. model c. modle d. modest4. To find out how the bees managed to tell time, an unusual experiment was _ four years ago. a. carried on b. carried away c. carried out d. carried out5. Every society has its own peculiar custom and _ of acting. a. ways b. behavior c. attitude d. mean

3、s6. They _ their knowledge in the exploding world of ideas. a. modernize b. supply c. update d. upgrade7. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _ in a quiet neighborhood. a. all in all b. above all c. after all d over all8. Its difficult to divine what constitutes an _ tip in any co

4、untry. a. appropriate b. thoughtful c. considerable d. sufficient9. Shipbuilders would not _ their money unless they knew that they could make a profit. a. invest b. invent d. involve d. invite10. At the end of four years, these six extra hours of each year _ twenty-four hours, or one full day. a. a

5、dd up to b. make up for c. come up with d. put up with11. Dont _ this news to the public until we give you the go-head. a. release b. relieve c. relate d. retain12. Earth is one of nine planets which _ around the sun. a. spin b. roll c. rotate d. revolve13. “No sense in you getting us both killed!”

6、I yelled _ him. a. at b. with c. to d. out14. What you have done is _ doctors orders.a. attached to b. responsible to c. resistant to d. contrary to15. I want to express the _ of all of us, for this wonderfully warm welcome. a. appreciation b. enjoyment d. evaluation d. reputation16. We hire and _ p

7、eople mainly for their ability to do business. a. proceed b. progress c. promise d. promote17. According to government mandate in the Lion City, tipping is not _. a. admitted b. remitted c. permitted d. emitted18. The environmental costs were regarded more as temporary inconveniences than as _ liabi

8、lity. a. imaginative b. peculiar c. persistent d. original 19. Scientists predict that the worlds known oil resources will _ early in the next century. a. run off b. run out c. run up d. run over20. Now a person works for a certain amount of money _ he can pay for food and clothing. a. in case b. so

9、 that c. as to d. such as II. Grammar (20 points)21. The basic rock material is referred to _. a. as the matrix b. be the matrix c. by scientist to be the matrix d. as being the matrix22. The oil industry of India _ two World Wars and withstood the economic, social and political upheavals of a parti

10、cularly troubled century.a. survived b. has survived c. was survived to d. has been surviving23. Although baleen whale may weigh _ twenty elephants, it feeds on sea plants and animals. a. so much to b. as much to c. so much as d. as much as 24. Man uses the energy for everything from flying to the m

11、oon to _ about it. a. think b. thought c. thinking d. will think25. _ his arms over his head, Lincoln declared he was the “big buck of the lick.” a. Wave b. Waving c. Waved d. Been waved26. _ retire are still able to receive pension that they have paid into the social security system during their wo

12、rking days. a. Most people b. since most people c. Most people are d. Most people who27. The reward was not always given to everyone, nor _ to those who deserved it most. a. it was not given b. was given c. it was not given nor d. was not it given28. Between 1890 and 1970 the monetary costs of suppl

13、ying energy _ more or less constant or declined. a. to stay b. was stayed c. stayed d. has stayed29. The water _ Manhattan has been very important to New York. a. surround b. is surrounded c. surrounding d. surrounded30. The assumption _ human cloning rests is that all genetic cells contain exact co

14、pies of the original set o9f genetic instructions. a. on which b. on that c. at which d. which31. For the creatures to become oil, it was necessary that they _ between layers of rock for an enormous length of time. a. been imprisoned b. shall be imprison c. should be imprison d. will be imprisoned 3

15、2. The gas-oil contact or gas-water contact_ the lower limit of producible gas. a. is b. are c. were d. has been33. There is also an interest in sea horse, puffers and other salty types with shapes _ and colors _ than even the showiest of fresh-water fish. a. more strangemore bright b. stranger. bri

16、ghter c. stranger more brighter d. more strangebrighter34. _ was a planted sapling of the American redwood tree. a. There is one of the gifts b. One of the gifts that c. That one of the gifts d. One of the gifts35. An air ship _ by energy from the sun has been suggested. a. powering b. to power c. i

17、s powered d. powered36. Most scientists agree _ was hot for at least a time. a. some of the moon that b. some of the moon it c. that some of the moon d. while some of the moon37. A group of scientists demanded that the federal government _ all the studies it has founded on cloning. a. reveal b. reve

18、aled c. is revealing d. must reveal38. _ hearing is really produced in all animals by the effect of pressure is not definitely known by scientists. a. If or not b. Whether or not c. have never heard of d. had never heard of 39. It was something we _. a. never hear of b. have never heard of c. never

19、heard of d. had never heard of 40. “Could I borrow your bike?” “Yes, you_”. a. can b. could c. may d. wouldIII. Reading comprehension (30 points)Question 41-44Saudi Arabia, OPECs cautious giant, understands all this. When Bill Clinton met Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Abdullah this week, Mr. Clinton ar

20、gued for an output rise big enough to put an end to these painful prices. Prince Abdullah has promised to “make every effort to ensure equilibrium in the oil markets and to stabilise prices.” This week he revealed that Saudi Arabia has been quietly leaking an extra 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) on t

21、o the market since July in an effort to cool prices. .If that is true, it just goes to show that managing the oil markets is easier said than done. Despite several Saudi-inspired output increases by the cartel in recent months, the price has remained stubbornly high; this week, it soared to nearly $

22、35 a barrel, the highest since theGulf war in 1990. As the cartels oil ministers gather in Vienna on September 10th to hammer out new production quotas, they are once again under intense pressure to release more oil, and fast. To hear OPEC members talk, you might think that serious price relief is o

23、n the way. There is discussion of “managing” prices down through a newish price mechanism. At the cartels meeting in March, ministers quietly agreed a grand new plan to keep oil within a target band of $22-28 a barrel. If the price of a basket of seven OPEC crudes stays below $22 for 20 trading days

24、, the cartel is supposed to cut production by 500,000 barrels a 0ay. If it stays above $28 for 20 trading days, it will automatically raise production by the same amount. This price band has become the main topic of discussion in advance of the upcoming gathering of ministers. Prince Abdullah even t

25、alks of a return to a stable market within months. Oil traders and analysts note that the 20-day limit looks likely to be triggered again this week. A new report by Lehman Brothers, an investment bank, echoes the view of many: “Our expectation is that production will be increased by 500,000 bpd, eit

26、her through the price mechanism or through a separate agreement.” When it released new figures suggesting that domestic oil-stock levels are lower than previously thought, the American governments Energy Information Administration added that it too expects an increase of that size. Adding support to

27、 this theory are mumblings from OPEC delegates in support of the mechanism. Two decades ago, in the year of the cartels 20th birthday celeb rations, ministers gathered in Indonesia to hammer out details of a clever new scheme: a mechanism whereby the price of oil would be fixed, and adjusted every q

28、uarter automatically for such factors as inflation and currency fluctuations. Members had agreed on the ambitious plan, except for one crucial detail: at what price to start this price-peg crawling. The cautious Saudis, the self-proclaimed guardians of the oil market, wanted a price below $30 a barr

29、el; the hawks in the cartel, unconcerned about consumers pain, demanded a much higher price. The ensuing bickering ensured that the scheme collapsed. History may now be repeating itself. When the current price-stabilization scheme was first unveiled, punters with short memories placed big bets that

30、the cartel would adhere to it. By mid-June, the price basket had sailed past the 20-day upper trigger. But OPEC did not “automatically” release 500,000 barrels. Various confused and contradictory explanations surfaced from ministers, but not the oil. Only at their next officially scheduled meeting d

31、id they come up with a meager quota increase.41. The passage confirms that a. high oil prices can be controlled if OPEC increase oil output. b. Bill Clinton accomplished his mission for the visit to Prince Abdullah. c. Abdullah made all his efforts to control oil price without considering the benefi

32、ts of his own country. d. managing the oil market is easier said than done.42. How many oil price schemes were recommended by OPEC ministers according to the passage? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four43. Whats the authors opinion about Saudi Arabia? a. Saudi Arabia is the largest country among the memb

33、ers of OPEC. b. Saudi Arabia is the most active country in OPEC to control oil prices for the benefit of the rest of the world. c. Saudi Arabia is the guardian of the world oil market. d. Saudi Arabia seems to have strong intention to control the oil prices to a acceptable level, but it takes action

34、s very carefully for the consideration of its own benefit.44. What can you infer from the passage? a. OPEC is, in the most cases, not reliable. b. all the members of OPEC have the intention to lower oil prices when the prices get very high. c. The oil prices are fully controlled by the market and OP

35、EC can do nothing with them even though they wish to d. In most cases OPEC has been very efficient in managing oil prices.Question 45-48 The horse preceded man on earth. Although the earliest remains of primitive horses have been found on the North American continent, many scientist believe this sma

36、ll species traveled over a land mass in the Bering Sea to found the beginnings of the modern horse in Asia. It became extinct in America. Other scientists believe that the horse may have originated in Asia. In any event the animal soon spread into China, Europe, and the Middle East. The first modern

37、 horses to be introduced into the American continent came with the early Spanish explorers. Horses were bred into many types. The heavy horses developed in the low countries of Europe and were used for Arabian. The only true wild horses left in the 20th century are found in Mongolia. Horses are said

38、 to rate in intelligence after the ape, elephant, and dog. They have excellent memories and can sometimes find their way home when lost, and sense danger better that their masters. The early civilizations of man that had made use of ht horse developed more rapidly than those which did not.45. Some o

39、f the characteristics of the horse are _ a. poor memories b. great loyalty c. more intelligent the dog d. in some areas they can surpass the abilities of man46. The horse originated_ a. in the Middle East b. in Europe c. on the North American continent d. in Spain47. The primary uses of the horse fo

40、r early man were _ a. for food b. for prestige c. to make money d. to work for him48. What can be said about the varieties of horses? a. The early horses were larger than the more modern breeds. b. The only true wild horses left in the 20th century are in the Middle East. c. The oldest breed of the

41、modern horse is said to be the Arabian. d. Medieval knights preferred fast, active horses.Questions 49-52 Recent intrusions into the lives of public figures have highlighted the lack of laws guarding privacy in Britain. As a result, one issue under discussion as Parliament returns this week is the p

42、ossible introduction of legislation to curb press powers. The government will probably take no action until it receives a report from a committee chaired by Sir David Calcutt, due in January 1993. the committee is examining whether the press should be regulated by tougher legislation. It is also con

43、sidering the ways in which the press has invaded the private lives of the famous. The Calcutt committee has reported once before, in 1990. it recommendations led to the creation of the Press Complaints Commission, under which the press was given the chance to regulate itself without the need for a p

44、rivacy law. It also proposed a new criminal offence of physical intrusion to obtain information for publication. This proposal, which was not acted upon, would have made it unlawful to photograph people on private property to record their conversations without permission. It would have made it an of

45、fence to enter a property to place a bug or obtain personal information. The committee said that the press should be allowed to invade the privacy of a public figure only when it was likely to expose or prevent criminal activity, otherwise his or privacy should be left alone. But a general law prote

46、cting privacy was rejected. Since then, reports in some newspapers and magazines about peoples private lives have ignored the committees recommendations. The private lives of Government Ministers and members of the Royal Family have featured prominently in the press. Photographs of the Duchess of Yo

47、rk Sunbathing in France, for example, have been widely published. Some sections of the media justify their intrusion by saying it is in the public interest. In a democracy, they argue, the public has a right to know what people in positions of power are doing. Politicians and others are accountable

48、for their lives. Privacy laws, these critics say, would protect the privileged. Additionally, many politicians use their private lives to gain popular support, for example by parading their families before cameras to emphasized “traditional value”. Hence, some editors say they are justified in pryin

49、g into private lives to uncover any faults. Likewise, the Royal Family is supported from public funds, and therefore it is argued that its members should lead responsible private lives.49. Which of the following occurred recently in Britain? a. a report from a committee chaired by Sir David Calcutt.

50、 B. Intrusion into the lives of public figures c. Introduction of legislation to cub press power d. The Governments action to protect privacy.50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? a. The press has more freedom to publish privacy of the famous after the foundation of the Press

51、Complaints Commission. b. To photograph public figures on public property is legal. c. A privacy law is unnecessary since the press has the ability to regulate itself. d. The Press Complaints Commission was formed out of the press and thus did something in favor of the press51. What kind of people a

52、re likely to appreciate the invasion of their private life? a. The members of Calcutt committee b. royal family c. pop stars d. some government leaders52. Which is a lawful purpose for intrusion into privacy? a. To disclose criminal activity b. To be in agreement with Privacy Law c. To gain popular

53、support d. To protect the privilegedQuestions 53-56 When did sport begin If sport is, in essence, play, the claim might be made that sprot is much older than humankind for, as we all have observed, the beasts play. Dogs and cats wrestle and play ball games. Fished and birds dance. The apes have simp

54、le, pleasurable games. Frolicking infants, school children playing tag, and adult arm wrestlers are demonstrating strong, trans-generational and trans-species bonds with the universe of animals past present and future. Young animals, particularly, tumble, chase, run wrestle, mock, imitate, and laugh

55、( or so it seems) to the point of delighted exhaust. Their play, and ours, appears to serve no other purpose than to give pleasure to the players, and apparently to remove us temporarily form the anguish of life in earnest. Some philosophers have claimed that our playfulness is the most noble part o

56、f our basic nature. In their generous conception, play harmlessly and experimentally permits us to put our creative forces, fantasy, and imagination into action. Play is release form the tedious battles against scarcity and decline which are the incessant, and inevitable, tragedies of life. This is a grand conception that excites and provokes. The holders of this view claim that origins of our highest accomplishments-liturgy, literature and law-can be traced to play a impulse which, parad