2015年职称英语综合类考试阅读判断加强题

1、2015年职称英语综合类考试阅读判断加强题(1)Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take the fact of friendship for granted, we often dont clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few - for example, the average

2、 among students is about 6 per person.Moreover, a great many relationships come under the blanket term friendship. In all cases, two people like each other and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their mutual interest vary enormously.Initial

3、ly, much depends on how people meet, and on favourable first impressions. As we get to know people, we take into account things like age, race, physical attractiveness economic and social status, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to relate to

4、people when there is a marked difference in age and background.On a more immediate level, we are sensitive to actual behaviour, facial expression, and tone of voice. Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than mere acquaintances. Smiles and soft voices also

5、 express friendliness, and it is because they may transmit the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty in making friends. A friendly gaze with the wrong facial expression can turn into an aggressive stare, and nervousness may be misread as hostility. People who do not look one in the eye

6、 are mistrusted when, in fact, they simply lack confidence.Some relationships thrive on argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs, to have attitudes and interests in common - they often talk about being on the same wavelength. It generally takes tim

7、e to reach this point; sometimes people click immediately. The more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another. People want to do friends favours and hate to let them down. Equally, friends have to learn to make allowances for each other, to put up with irritating habits, a

8、nd to tolerate differences of opinion. Imagine going camping with someone you occasionally meet for a drink!In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies, no rituals to strengthen the association between two people. But the mutual support and understanding that results from shared ex

9、periences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class or race.16 The average student has about six friendsA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned17 Two people can be considered friends so long as they care for each oth

10、er and like being together.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned18 Favourable first impressions count for a lot in making friends.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned19 Shy people tend to misinterpret other peoples facial expressions.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned20 In all cases, close friends have similar be

11、liefs and interests.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned21 The degree of intimacy between friends is largely determined by their social status.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned22 There are apparently no bonds between friends as there are between husband and wife.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned参考答案:1. A 2.

12、A 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. B2015年职称英语综合类考试阅读判断加强题(2)As many as 20% of all children in the United Stated suffer from some form of the learning disorder called dyslexia.Experts on dyslexia say that the problem is not a disease. They say that persons with dyslexia use information in a different way. One

13、of the worlds great thinkers and scientists Albert Einstein was dyslexic. Einstein said that he never thought in words the way that most people do. He said that he thought in pictures instead. The American inventor Thomas Edison was also dyslexic. Dyslexia first was recognized in Europe and the Unit

14、ed States more than 80 years ago. Many years passed before doctors discovered that persons with the disorder were not mentally slow or disabled. The doctors found that the brains of persons with dyslexia are different. In most people, the left side of the brain-the part that controls language-is lar

15、ger than the right side. In persons with dyslexia, the right side of the brain is bigger. Doctors are not sure what causes this difference. However, research has shown that dyslexia is more common in males than in females, and it is found more often in persons who are left-handed. No one knows the c

16、ause of dyslexia, but some scientists believe that it may result from chemical changes in a babys body long before it is born. They are trying to find ways to teach persons with dyslexia. Dyslexic persons think differently and need special kinds of teaching help. After they have solved their problem

17、s with language, they often show themselves to be especially intelligent or creative.1. One out of five American children suffers from dyslexia.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned2. Many great thinkers and scientists in the world are dyslexic.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned3. The first cases of dyslex

18、ia in Europe were discovered less than a century ago.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned4. The left side of the brain in a dyslexic person is bigger than the right side.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned5. Generally speaking, dyslexia is more common in left-handed males than in right-handed females.A. Ri

19、ghtB. WrongC. Not mentioned6. It is believed that dyslexia is related to the bad habits of a babys mother.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned7. Dyslexic people often turn out to be intelligent or creative once they have learned to handle language properly.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned参考答案: ACABACA20

20、15年职称英语综合类考试阅读判断加强题(3)Leaders of the Group of Eight Major Industrialized Nations (G8) will meet in Scotland in July this year. Representatives from China, India, Mexico, South Africa and Brazil have also been invited. Heres what the G8 leaders want from the meeting.British Prime Minister Tony Blair

21、wants the G8 to cancel debt to the worlds poorest countries. He wants them to double aid to Africa to 50 billion pounds by 2010. He has also proposed reducing subsidies to Western farmers and removing restrictions on African exports. This has not got the approval of all members because it will hurt

22、their agricultural interests. On climate change, Blair wants concerted (共同的) action by reducing carbon emissions (排放).US President George W. Bush agrees to give help to Africa. But he says he doesnt like the idea of increasing aid to countries as it will increase corruption. Bush said he would not s

23、ign an agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions at the summit, according to media. The US is the only G8 member not to have signed the Kyoto Protocol (京都议定书). Although the US is the worlds biggest polluter, Bush so far refuses to believe there is sufficient scientific data to establish beyond a dou

24、bt that there is a problem.French President Jacques Chirac supports Blair on Africa and climate change. He is determined to get the US to sign the climate change deal.German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder remains doubtful of Blairs Africa proposals. Schroders officials have dismissed the notion that mo

25、ney will solve Africas problems as old thinking. Berlin says that African states should only receive extra money if they can prove theyve solved the corruption problem.Russian President Vladimir Putin was doubtful about the value of more aid to Africa. But he has seen a way to make this work to his

26、advantage. Putin intends to use the aid to Africa as a springboard (跳板) next year to propose aid to the former Soviet republics of Georgia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Moldova.Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumis priorities are a seat on the UN Security Council, for which he will be lobbying (游

27、说) at the summit. And hes concerned about the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreas nuclear weapons programme.1 The G8 countries include China, India, Mexico, South Africa and Brazil.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned2 Blair hopes that the G8 countries will work together to reduce carbon emissions.A Ri

28、ght B Wrong C Not mentioned3 India has accepted the invitation to attend the G8 meeting.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned4 Bush agrees to increase aid to Africa.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned5 Chirac takes a stand similar to Blairs on Africa and climate change.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned6 Accordi

29、ng to media, Bush will sign the Kyoto Protocol at the summit.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned7 Japan will reject Blairs proposal to increase aid to Africa.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned参考答案:1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C2015年职称英语综合类考试阅读判断加强题(4)This year, the world is marking the 200th anniversar

30、y of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen with a wide range of events.Andersens tales have attracted millions of readers for more than a .century. They continue to be among the best-known works of world literature. The Ugly Duckling (小鸭) and The Little Mermaid (美人鱼) are among the most famous.He was

31、 born on April 2, 1805, in the slums of Odense, Denmark. His father was a shoemaker and his mother worked as a washer-woman. Andersen received very little education, but his fascination with fairy tales inspired him to compose his own stories and arrange puppet (木偶) shows.His father died when he was

32、 11. He was forced to go to work, first as an apprentice to a weaver and tailor and then in a tobacco factory. At the age of 14, he moved to Copenhagen to try a career as a singer, dancer and actor. He sang in a boys choir (合唱团);,but he made very little money. He also tried the ballet, but his awkwa

33、rdness made this impossible.Finally, when he was 17, Jonas Collin, a director of the Royal Theatre in Copenhage0 discovered Andersen. After hearing Andersen read a play, Collin realized that he had talent. And he got money from the king for Andersens education. In 1828, Andersen passed the entrance

34、examinations to the university in Copenhagen. His writings were first published in 1829. In 1833, he received grant money for travel, which he used to visit, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy. These journeys were recorded in his travelogues (旅行见闻). In 1835, Andersen published Fairy Tales for C

35、hildren, which confined four short stories. He eventually wrote around 168 fairy tales. They achieved success in his life-time and were widely published and translated.Unhappiness also found its way into many of his tales which were not meant merely for children but for adults as well. He used very

36、simple language and style to disguise the moral teachings of his tales.Andersen also wrote novels, plays and poems. He died at his home in Rolighed on August 4, 1875.1 Andersen died on April 4 1875.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned2 Chinese children are particularly fond of Andersens tales.A Right B W

37、rong C Not mentioned3 Andersen was not a good ballet dancer.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned4 Collin managed to get money for Andersen to receive more educationA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned5 Andersens fairy tales didnt achieve success until after he died.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned6 Andersens t

38、ales not only tell stories but also teach moral lessons.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned7 Andersens novels, plays and poems are not well-known.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned参考答案:1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B6. A 7. C2015年职称英语综合类考试阅读判断加强题(5)People came to America from every country in the world and brough

39、t the traditions of their ancestors with them. Thus， most American traditions are not really American. But Thanksgiving (感恩节) is different because it started in America. So it is a truly American tradition.Life provides many good and bad things. Every year， in November， Thanksgiving Day reminds us o

40、f the good things in life， and people are thankful. On this day people usually eat turkey and great quantities of other foods. Jesse has decided to spend Thanksgiving with David and Elizabeth Watson because he likes them， and because he cannot go to his parents home in Chicago.Elizabeths nickname (昵

41、称) is Betty， and people usually call her that. She is the secretary of Jesses boss. Jesse got to know the Watsons two years ago and he and Dave have become good friends. Sometimes they go fishing or to a ball game together.The Watsons live in a small apartment in a suburb of New York City. The offic

42、es where Betty works are in downtown New York， and she has to take a bus and two subway trains to go to work every day. It takes her about one hour to get there. She finds the trip boring and tiring. She wants to stay home in order to take care of the family and enjoy the children. The Watsons have

43、three children. Their daughter Sue is in the fourth grade and their son Paul is in the second grade. They also have a two-year-old daughter， Ann.The children like Jesse; he is their hero. He tells them stories about foreign countries， about Africa and China， about the Pacific and Japan; he has never

44、 even seen most of these countries. He knows about fast cars and new inventions. The Watson children think that Jesse is full of adventures; he is fascinating to them. Frequently he takes them to the park and joins them in their games.Today Jesse brought Sue a record of her favorite music， because s

45、he has a new record player. He also brought Paul a toy truck and Ann a plastic (塑料) book with bright pictures， and Betty a bunch of flowers. Betty cooked a nice turkey， and they all ate too much. After dinner the children wanted to go out to the park with Jesse. But they had to stay home， because it

46、 was raining. Later， Dave and Jesse sat down in front of the TV to watch a football game.1 Thanksgiving is not a truly American traditionA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned2 Thanksgiving Day falls on the 4th Thursday in November.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned3 The turkey is a most popular food on Thank

47、sgiving DayA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned4 Jesse and his boss are good friends.A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned5 Elizabeth enjoys going to work in downtown New YorkA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned6 The children like Jesse because he once traveled around the worldA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned7 Jesse

48、 had a good time in his friends homeA Right B Wrong C Not mentioned参考答案:1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A2015年职称英语综合类阅读判断自测题(1)The Cold PlacesThe Arctic is a polar region. It surrounds the North Pole.Like Antarctica, the Arctic is a land of ice and snow. Antarctica holds the record for a low temper

49、ature reading -125 degrees Fahrenheit below zero. Reading of 85 degrees below zero are common in both the Arctic and Antarctica. Winter temperatures average 30 d3egrees below zero in the Arctic. At the South Pole the winter average is about 73 degrees below zero.One thing alone makes it almost impos

50、sible for men to live in Antarctica and in parts of the Arctic. This one thing is the low temperature - the killing chill of far North and the polar South.To survive, men must wear the warmest possible clothing . They must build windproof shelters. They must keep heaters going at al times. Not even

51、for a moment can they be unprotected against the below-zero temperatures.Men have a way of providing for themselves. Polar explorers wrap themselves in warm coats and furs. The cold makes life difficult. But the explorers can stay alive.What about animals? Can they survive? Do we find plants? Do we

52、find life in the Arctic and in Antarctica? Yes, we do. There is life in the oceans. There is life on land.Antarctica, as we have seen, is a cold place indeed. But this has not always been the case. Expedition scientists have discovered that Antarctica has not always been a frozen continent. At one t

53、ime the weather in Antarctica may have much like our own.Explorers have discovered coal in Antarctica. This leads them to believe that Antarctica at one time was a land of swamps and forests. Heat and moisture must have kept the trees in the forests alive.练习:1) The lowest temperature that man has ev

54、er known was recorded in Antarctica.A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned2) Winter temperatures average 85 degrees below zero in Antarctica.A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned3) The Arctic and Antarctica are no mans lands because of their notorious coldness.A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned4) Polar exp

55、lorers can stay alive without heaters and windproof shelters.A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned5) Despite the hostile environment, both animals and plants can be found in the oceans and on land in polar areas.A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned6) As discovered by expedition scientists, Antarctica has

56、 not always been so cold as it is today, so has the Arctic.A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned7) At one time, the weather in Antarctica was so warm and damp that trees grew there.A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned答案:A B B B A C A2015年职称英语综合类阅读判断自测题(2)A Dogs DilemmaFinding a babysitter while you go ou

57、t to work is, for example, an inconvenience. For the African wild dog, one of the continents most endangered carnivores, its a matter of life and death. New research shows that once packs fall below a certain size, there are not enough animals to both hunt food and stay at home protecting the young.The African wild dog has declined drastically over the past century. Habitual loss, persecution and unexplained outbreaks of disease have all been blamed. Only 3, 000 to 5, 000 animals remain, and the species is expected to go extinct within decades if the trend continues