2005年职称英语等级测试试题、答案及题解

2005 年职称英语等级考试试题、答案及题解综合类(c 级) 试题第 1 部分：词汇选项 (第 1 15 题，每题 1 分，共 15 分)下面共有 15 个句子，每个句子中均有 1 个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的 4 个选项中选择 1 个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。请将答案涂在答题卡相应的位置上。1 She is sickA fat B weakC i11D mad2 Mary is looking for the book she lost yesterdayA trying to find B looking upC looking at D finding3 I rarely wear a raincoat because I spend most of my time in a carA normally B seldomC frequently D usually4 He is a physicianA researcher B professorC doctorD student5 An important part of the national government is the Foreign Service，a branch of theDepartment of StateA tree B divisionC root D leaf6 Mary gets up at six oclock every morningA rises B standsC arrives D comes7 Although I sympathizeI cant really do very much to helpA Because B SinceC Though D For8 Mary has made up her mind not to go to the meetingA tried B promisedC decided D attempted9 I remember lots of thingsA much B largeC big D many10 She will be pleased to meet youA angry B happyC sad D unwilling11 It is obvious that he will win the gameA likely B possibleC clear D probable12 The earth moves around the sunA before B roundC after D over13 Did anyone call when I was out?A everyone B someoneC nobody D anybody14 It took US along time to mend the houseA build B destroyC design D repair15 I dont quite follow what she is sayingA observe B understandC explain D describe第 2 部分：阅读判断 (第 1622 题，每题 1 分，共 7 分)阅读下面这篇短文，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，请在答题卡上把 A 涂黑；如果该句提供的是错误信息，请在答题卡上把 B 涂黑；如果该句的信息文章中没有提及，请在答题卡上把 C 涂黑。They Say Irelands the BestIreland is the best place in the world to live in for 2005, according to a life quality ranking that appeared in Britains Economist magazine 1ast week.The ambitious attempt to compare happiness levels around the world is based on the principle that wealth is not the only measure of human satisfaction and well-beingThe index of 111 countries uses data on incomes，health，unemployment，climate，political stability, job security, gender equality as well as what the magazine calls“freedom，family and community life”Despite the bad weather, troubled health service，traffic congestion(拥挤)，gender inequality, and the high cost of livingIreland scored an impressive 8.33 points out of 10That put it well ahead of second-place Switzerland，which managed 8.07Zimbabwe, troubled by political insecurity and hunger，is rated the gloomiest( 最差的) ，picking up only 3. 89points.“Although rising incomes and increased individual choices are highly valued， ”the report said,“some of the factors associated with modernization such as the breakdown(崩溃)in traditional institutions and family values in part take away from a positive impact ”“Ireland wins because it successfully combines the most desirable elements of the new with the preservation of certain warm elements of the old，such as stable family and community 1ife.”The magazine admitted measuring quality of life is not a straightforward thing to do, and that its findings would have their critics.No.2 on the list is Switzerland The other nations in the top 10 are Norway，Luxembourg，Sweden，Australia，Iceland ，Italy，Denmark and SpainThe UK is positioned at No.29，a much lower position chiefly because of the social and family breakdown recorded in official statisticsThe US, which has the second highest per capita GDP(人均国内生产总值)after Luxembourg， took the 13th place in the surveyChina was in the lower half of the league at 60th16 For 2,005 years，Ireland has been the best place for humans to live in.A RightB Wrong C Not mentioned17 Job security is the least important measure of life qualityA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned18 Cost of living in Ireland is pretty highA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned19 Family life in Zimbabwe is not stableA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned20 Ireland is positioned at No1 because it combines the most desirable elements of the new with some good elements of the oldA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned21 To measure life quality is easyA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned22 The United States of America is among the top 10 countries.A Right B Wrong C 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)阅读下面这篇短文，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 2-5段每段选择 1 个正确的小标题；(2)第 2730 题要求从所给的 6 个选项中选择 4 个正确选项，分别完成每个句子。请将答案涂在答题卡相应的位置上。Estee Lauder Died1 The child of Central European immigrants who created an international cosmetics(化妆品)empire and became one of the most influential women in US，has died on Saturday. Estee Lauder died at her home in Manhattan，New York City， a company spokeswoman saidShe was 97.2 Born in Queens, New York in 1908, Lauder was the daughter of a Hungarian mother and a Czech father3 Lauder began her business career by selling skincare products developed by her uncle John Schotz，a chemist，to beauty salons(美容院)and hotels. In 1930，she married Joseph Lauder who became her partner. The company, which became known as Estee Lauder，took off after World War II4 In 1953， the company introduced its first perfume(香水)，Youth Dew，the first of a range of fragrances that has now grown to more than 70They include：Aramis ，a line of products for men，launched in 1964；and Clinique，a range of odourless(无嗅的)cosmetics, which followed in 1968.5 By the time she retired in 1995，Lauder was presiding over a multibillion-dollar enterprise,which now ranks number 349 in the Fortune 500 list of largest US companiesIn 1998, she wasthe only woman to feature in Time magazines selection of the 20 most important business geniuses of the last centuryThere were two secrets to her success: her gift for selling things and her tireless energy and determination never to accept second best.6 Even after her retirement at the age of 89，Lauder remained closely involvedBeauty, Lauder believed，was the most important thing in life7 She wrote in her 1985 autobiography,“Estee，a Success Story”：“In a perfect world, wed all be judged on the sweetness of our souls . But in our less than perfect world, the woman who looks pretty has a distinct advantage and， usually，the last word ”第 4 部分：阅读理解(第 31-45 题，每题 3 分，共 45 分)下面有 3 篇短文，每篇短文后有 5 道题，每道题后面有 4 个选项。请根据文章的内容,从每题所给的 4 个选项中选择 1 个最佳答案，涂在答题卡相应的位置上。第一篇Storms Sink ShipsRescuers have found the bodies of over 130 people killed in two ferry disasters in BangladeshThe accidents happened during a storm that hit the country on April 21Hundreds more are missing or feared deadThe two ferries sank in different rivers near the capital city of Dhaka as strong winds and rain hit the South Asian country.The government has since banned a11 ferries and other boats from travelling at night during the April-May stormy season.One of the ferries, MV Mitali，was carrying far more people than it was supposed toAbout 400 passengers fitted into a space made for just 300，police said The second ferry carried about 100 passengers“The number of deaths is certain to rise,”said an official in charge of the rescue work.“No one really knows how many people were on board the ferry or how many of them survived ”Ferries in Bangladesh dont always keep passenger lists， making it difficult to determine the exact number of people on board.Besides the ferry accidents，at least 40 people were killed and 400 injured by lightning strikes, falling houses and trees and the sinking of small boatsStorms are common this time of year in Bangladesh, as are boating accidentsFerry disasters take away hundreds of lives every year in a nation of 130 million peopleOfficials blame these river accidents on a lack of safety measures, too many passengers in boats and not enough checks on weather conditions.Ferries are a common means of transport in BangladeshIt is a country covered by about 230 rivers Some 20,000 ferries use the nations waterways(水路)every yearAnd many of them are dangerously overcrowded(过度拥挤)Since1977, more than 3,000 people have died in some 260 boating accidents31 How many people have been found dead in the two ferry disasters?A More than 130.B Over 3,000C About400D At least 40.32 The two ferry disasters occurredA at noonB in the morning.C at nightD in the afternoon33 How many passengers was MV Mitali designed to carry?A 440B 100.C 400.D 30034 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the boating accidents?A Strong windsB Bad weather conditionsC Blockage of waterwaysD Lack of safety measures.35 Which of the following statements is NOT true of the two ferry disasters?A They traveled during the April-May stormy season.B They sank on April 21.C The exact number of deaths could be easily determinedD They sank somewhere near Dhaka第二篇Saving MoneyWhere you save your money often depends on what you are saving forIf you are saving to buy a dictionary or to go to a concert，then probably keep your money somewhere in your roomIf you are saving for a big purchase like a mountain bike or a school trip, where would yousave your money?One place to save money is the bankPutting your money in a savings account will help your money earn more moneyIf you put your money in a piggy bank(猪形储蓄罐) ，one year later youll still have the same amount of money you put inIf you put your money in a savings account，one year later，youll have more money than you put inWhy?When you keep your money in a bank，your money earns interestInterest is the amount ofmoney a bank pays you to use your money. The bank uses your money(and the money of other people，too)to loan money to people and businessesThe bank will send you a statement several times a year A bank statement tells you how much money there is in your account，It also tells you how much interest you have earnedIf you leave your money in the bank，you can watch it grow!Another way you can save money is to buy a certificate of deposit or CD. If you have somemoney that you dont need to use for a long time，this is a good way to make your money growYou can buy a CD at a bankYou agree not to use the money for a certain period of timeThat period might be from six months to five years You cant touch your money during that time.If you do，you must pay a penalty，or fee.Since the bank is using your money for that time period，it will pay you interestYou willearn more interest with a CD than in a savings accountCan you guess why? Its because you promise to leave your money in the bank for a certain period of time. Banks pay different rates of interest. So, you may want to compare rates in newspaper ads before buying a CD36 Which way will help your money earn more money?A Putting your money in your room.B Putting your money in a piggy bank.C Putting your money in your pocketD Putting your money in a savings account37 Interest is the amount of money whichA a bank lends to peopleB a bank loans to businessesC a bank pays youD a bank uses.38 A bank statement tells youA the amount of money you have in the bankB the current rates of interestC the current rates of exchangeD the best way to save your money39 If you draw your money before it is dueA you have to pay interest to the bankB you have to close your accountC you have to open a new accountD you have to pay a penalty or fee40 The word “touch” in paragraph 7 could be best replaced byA “deposit”.B “borrow”C “use”D “cash”第三篇Two People，Two PathsYou must be familiar with the situation：Dads driving，Mums telling him where to goHes sure that they need to turn left But she says its not for another two blocksWho has the better sense of direction? Men or women.They both do, a new study saysbut in different waysMen and womenCanadian researchers have found ，have different methods of finding theirwayMen look quickly at landmarks(地标)and head off in what they think is the right directionWomen, however, try to picture the whole route in detail and then follow the path in their head“women tend to be more detailed,”said Edward Cornellwho led the study,“while mentend to be a little bit faster and a little bit more intuitive(直觉感知的) ”In fact, said Cornell,“sense of direction”isnt one skill but twoThe first is the“survey method”.This is when you see all area from above, such as a printed mapY0u can see，for example ，where the hospital is，where the church is and that thesupermarket is on its rightThe second skill is the“route method”This is when you use a series of directionsYou startfrom the hospital，then turn left，turn fight ，go uphilland then you see the supermarketMen are more likely to use the survey method while women are more likely to use one route and follow directionsBoth work, and neither is betterSome scientists insist that these different skills have a long history. They argue it is because of the difference in traditional roles.In ancient times，young men often went far away with the older men to fish or huntThe trip took hours or days and covered unfamiliar placesThe only way to know where you were was to use the survey method to remember landmarksthe mountains, the lakes and so onThe women，on the other hand，took young girls out to find fruits and plantsThese activities were much closer to home but required learning well-used pathsSo, womens sense ofspace was based on learning certain routes41 When finding his way, Dad tends to rely onA his intuitive knowledge.B his book knowledgeC Mums assistance.D the polices assistance42 Women are more likely to useA the survey method.B the traditional methodC the route method.D the right method.43 Which works better，the route method or the survey method?A The survey methodB The route methodC EitherD Neither44 Which of the following is NOT a landmark?A A long riverB A high mountainC A magnificent churchD A path in your head45 Women developed a sense of space out of the needA to go fishingB to go hunting.C to learn well-used pathsD to go swimming.第 5 部分：补全短文 (第 4650 题，每题 2 分，共 10 分)阅读下面的短文，文章中有 5 处空白，文章后面有 6 组文字，请根据文章的内容选择 5组文字，将其分别放回文章原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。请将答案涂在答题卡相应的位置上。Caribbean IslandsWhat would you see if you took a cruise to the Caribbean Islands? Palm trees and coconuts(椰子)? white beaches and clear，blue ocean? Colorful corals(珊瑚)and even more colorful fishes and birds?You betThere are thousands of islands in the Caribbean SeaThey are famous for their warm， tropical climate and great natural beautyThe Caribbean Islands form a chain that separates the Caribbean Sea from the rest of the Atlantic Ocean._ (46)Many of the islands were formed by the eruption(爆发)of ancient volcanoes(火山)Others are low-lying coral islands that gradually rose from the ocean.The Caribbean Islands are known by several names._(47)The explorer Christopher Columbus called the islands the Indies in 1492 because he thought he was near the coast of IndiaLater, Spain and France called the islands the AntillesThere are four large islands in the Caribbean Sea_(48)These four islands are often called the Greater AntillesTogether, they account for about 90 percent of the land area of the Caribbean IslandsThe rest of the Caribbean Islands are much smaller_(49)You can see why pirates such as the famous Blackbeard sailed these waters. There are countless small islands to bury treasure or hide on.The weather of the Caribbean Sea is almost always warm and sunnySandy beaches line the coasts of many islands._(50)Many tourists arrive on cruise shipsA But life on the Caribbean Islands is not always paradiseB The earliest name used by Europeans is the Indies，later changed to the West IndiesC Theyre like a long necklace that stretches between North and South AmericaD They are Cuba，Puerto Rico，Jamaica ，and Hispaniola.E This is why millions of tourists visit the islands each yearF Some of these islands are no more than tiny slivers(小片)of exposed coral 第 6 部分：完型填空 (第 51-65 题，每题 1 分，共 15 分 )阅读下面的短文，文中有 15 处空白，每处空白给出了 4 个选项，请根据短文的内容从 4 个选项中选择 1 个最佳答案，涂在答题卡相应的位置上。Something Men Do Not Like to DoEric Brown hates shopping. “Its just not enjoyable to me， ”said the 28-year-old Chicago man who was carrying several shopping bags along the citys main street，Michigan Avenue.“When Im out_(51)， I basically know what 1 want to get. I rush inI buy itI_(52) ”Common wisdom says that guys hate to shopYou can ask generations of men. But peoplewho study shopping say that a number of social，cultural and economic factors are now_(53) this “men-hate-to-shop” notion.“_(54)social class and age，men say they hate to shop， ”says Sharon Zukin，a City University of New York sociology professor “Yet when you ask them deeper questions, it turns out that they_(55)to shopMen generally like to shop for_(56)，music and hardware(硬件).But if you ask them about the shopping they do for books or music，theyll say， “Well，thats not shoppingThat s_(57) ”In other words，what men and women call “buying things”and how they approach that task are_(58).Women will_(59)through several 1,000-square-metre stores in search of th