2009年职称英语考试综合类A级试题

1、2009年全国职称英语等级考试综合类A级真题及答案第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个词或短语划有横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。1Why cant you stop your eternal complaining? Along B everlasting Ctemporary D boring2Hundreds of buildings were wrecked by the earthquake. Adamaged B shaken Cfallen D jumped3These paintings are considered by

2、 many to be authentic. Afaithful B royal Csincere D genuine4Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics. Asimplicity B attraction Cpower D rigor5Ten years after the event, her death still remains a puzzle. Amist B fog Csecret D mystery6John was irritated by the necessity for polit

3、e conversation. Atroubled B annoyed Cthreatened D aroused7Academic records cannot be duplicated. Aborrowed B purchased Ccopied D rewritten8The emphasis on the importance of education has spurred scientific research. Aencouraged B fastened Craised D initiated9We have ample money for the journey. Asom

4、e B little C enough D extra10 The doctors pills worked marvels for me. Amiracles B patients Cillness D recovery11 Marys perpetual moaning nearly drove me mad. Aendless B monotonous Cserious D bitter12 It was hard to say why the man deserved such shabby treatment. Aold B unforgettable Cunfair D funny

5、13 You didnt adhere to these principles. Aorder B follow Cprove D handle14 The farmers also want to use the water to irrigate the barren land. Aempty B hairless Csmooth D bare15 Anyone who wants to apply for a loan need read the following specifications. Aexpressions B warnings Cadvertisements D ins

6、tructions第2部分：阅读判断（第1622题，每题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。 Keep on FightingTurning once again to the question of invasion, I would observe that there has never been a period in all these long centuries of which we boast when an absolute

7、 guarantee against invasion, still less against serious raids, could have been given to our people. In the days of Napoleon the same wind which would have carried his transports across the Channel might have driven away the blockading (封锁) fleet. There was always the chance, and it is that chance wh

8、ich has excited and befooled (愚弄) the imaginations of many continental tyrants. Many are the tales that are told. We are assured that novel methods will be adopted, and when we see the originality of malice (怨恨), the ingenuity of aggression, which our enemy displays, we may certainly prepare ourselv

9、es for every kind of novel stratagem (战略) and every kind of brutal and treacherous (奸诈)maneuver (花招). I think that no idea is so outlandish (古怪的) that it should not be considered and viewed with a searching, but at the same time, I hope, with a steady eye. We must never forget the solid assurances o

10、f sea power and those which belong to air power if it can be locally exercised. I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our island home, to ri

11、de out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace (威胁) of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. This is the resolve of His Majestys government - every man of them. This is the will of parliament and the nation. The British Empire a

12、nd the French republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous states have fallen or may fall into the grip of the G

13、estapo and all the odious (可憎的) apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag (变弱) or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost mi

14、ght be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills, we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated (征服) and starving,

15、 then our empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in Gods good time, the new world, with its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.16Throughout Britains history, there has been no guarantee that an invasio

16、n would not happen.A RightBWrongC Not mentioned17Napoleon and his army once crossed the English Channel and conquered BritainA RightBWrongC Not mentioned18The enemy will use every means conceivable to destroy Britain.A RightBWrongC Not mentioned19Churchill is confident that he will live longer than

17、Hitler.A RightBWrongC Not mentioned20The Royal Air Force will launch massive air strikes against the Germans.A RightBWrongC Not mentioned21The British empire is so strong that it does not have to take Hitlers menace seriouslyA RightBWrongC Not mentioned22Although many countries have been overrun by

18、the Germans, the British people will never give in.A RightBWrongC 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段每段1选择个最佳标题；（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。 McGradys Spectacular Art1 Tracy McGrady is healthy, his play can be so beautiful that even his own teamma

19、tes on the court cannot help but admire it - in the middle of a game2 Its hard for me, because Im a fan of basketball, Houston point guard (负责组织进攻的后卫) Rafer Alston told The Houston Chronicle (记事) newspaper after McGradys 44-point performance against Utah on January 5. When hes shooting the ball like

20、 that, a lot of times Im standing there watching and, all of a sudden, the other teams getting the ball and going on a fast break (快攻), and Im getting yelled at by the coach. Indeed, McGradys body control, his energy, his shooting - watching these is like watching an artist at work, blending colors,

21、 constructing sentences, or playing music.3 Unfortunately, McGrady, 27, hasnt always been on the job. Already this season, hes missed seven games with back spasms (痉挛) After Yao Ming was injured on Dec. 23, it appeared Houston would be without both of its stars. McGrady, however, returned three days

22、 later and has been playing well ever since, scoring more than 30 points in each of the last six games, as of Tuesday. Houston cant seem to get on without him. When McGrady was injured, the Rockets won two and lost five4 Listen, there are only four or five people on the entire planet that can do the

23、 things he can do with the basketball, forward Shane Battier said of McGrady. From a fans perspective - and were fans even though were players - its really fun to watch him do that. From a players perspective, his game (风格) can affect the entire team. No question We see him, and we get excited, and

24、that pumps us up. He keeps making shots, and suddenly it seems to become easier for everybody.5 But it wont, really. Houston has just begun a tough time. Four of the next seven games will be played away from Houston. Six of the games will be against teams with winning records. Opponents will double-

25、team (双人看守) McGrady in an attempt to dull the impact of his art. Instead of watching, McGradys teammates will need to create a little art of their own.23Paragraph 2 .24Paragraph 3 .25Paragraph 4 .26Paragraph 5 .AMcGradys InjuryBNecessity for the Teammates to Improve Their Own SkillsCEvaluation from

26、Two Different PerspectivesDSpectacular Performance on the CourtEPlayers Houston Cant Do WithoutFYao Mings Performance27McGrady plays basketball so we28Yao Ming missed several games29There are very few people on the Earth30Everyone will have to contributeAsince he returnedBthat his teammates cannot h

27、elp admiring himCthat he is often yelled at by the coachDwho can play basketball so wellEbecause he had been injuredFif Houston hopes to win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 Youth Emancipation in Spain The Spanish Government is so worried about the number of young

28、adults still living with their parents that it has decided to help them leave the nest. Around 55 percent of people aged 18-34 in Spain still sleep in their parents homes, says the latest report from the countrys state-run Institute of Youth. To coax (劝诱) young people from their homes, the Institute

29、 started a Youth Emancipation (解放) program this month. The program offers guidance in finding rooms and jobs. Economists blame young peoples family dependence on the precarious (不稳定的) labor market and increasing housing prices. Housing prices have risen 17 percent a year since 2000. Cultural reasons

30、 also contribute to the problem, say sociologists (社会学家). Family ties in south Europe - Italy, Portugal and Greece - are stronger than those in middle and north Europe, said Spanish sociologist Almudena Moreno Minguez in her report The Late Emancipation of Spanish Youth: Key for Understanding. In ge

31、neral, young people in Spain firmly believe in the family as the main body around which their private life is organized said Minguez. In Spain - especially in the countryside, it is not uncommon to find entire groups of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews (外甥/侄子) all living on the same street

32、. They regularly get together for Sunday dinner.Parents tolerance is another factor. Spanish parents accept late-night partying and are wary of setting bedtime rules.A child can arrive home at whatever time he wants. If parents complain hell put up a fight and call the father a fascist, said Jose An

33、tonio Gomez Yanez, a sociologist at Carlos I11 University in Madrid. Mothers willingness to do childrens household chores (家务) worsens the problem. Dionisio Masso, a 60-year-old in Madrid, has three children in their 20s. The eldest, 28, has a girlfriend and a job. But life with mum is good. His mum

34、 does the wash and cooks for him; in the end, he lives well, Masso said.31The Youth Emancipation program alms at helping young people Alive in an independent way. Bfight for freedom. Cfight against social injustice. Dget rid of family responsibilities32It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that family

35、 ties are stronger in Portugal than inAGreece.BFinland.CSpain.DItaly.33Young peoples family dependence can be attributed to all the following factors EXCEPTAparents tolerance.Bhousing problems.Cunwillingness to get marriedDcultural traditions.34Which of the following statements is NOT true of Dionis

36、io Masso?AShe has a boyfriend.BShe is 60 years old.CShe has three childrenDShe lives in Madrid35The phrase wary of m paragraph 8 could be best replaced byAtired of.Bafraid of.Cworried about.Dcautious about. 第二篇Road Trip VacationsIts summer. In the United States, its the season of swimming pools, bar

37、beques (户外烤肉), camping and road trips. Road trip vacations where the car journey is part of the fun are especially popular with college students, who like to explore the country on wheels. These budget trips are ideal for students who often have plenty of free time but little money. Ever since I wen

38、t to college, Ive been traveling around a lot, exploring the country, said Austin Hawkins, a 19-year-old college student from New York. This summer, Hawkins and his friends have spent weekends traveling in New England. The best part about car trips, said Hawkins, is that you can be spontaneous. On a

39、 road trip, if you get interested in things you see along the way you can stop and explore. Matt Roberts, a 20-year-old student from Ohio who drove to Montreal, Canada, agrees. With road trips you dont have to plan in advance, you can just get into a car and drive. Even with high gas prices, driving

40、 with friends is cheaper than flying. Roberts paid about 40 dollars for gas, but a round trip plane ticket would have cost nearly 400 dollars. Driving trips first became popular in the 1920s. Newly paved roads and improved cars made it possible to travel longer distances. Motels (汽车旅馆)started appear

41、ing outside cities. By the 1950s, car ownership became the norm. Construction of the US interstate (洲际的) highway system began in 1956 and motel and restaurant chains popped up (突然出现) everywhere making long distance trips easier. Today, the US has the highest car ownership rate in the world. Only 8 p

42、ercent of American homes have no car, according to the most recent US census. Though many college students dont own a car, most have access to one. On many of Hawkins trips, they used a borrowed van. Hawkins most memorable road trip took place over spring break. He and two friends drove from New Yor

43、k to New Orleans to volunteer, helping rebuild the city after Hurricane (风暴) Katrina hit it last July. They crossed the country in two days and slept in their car in church parking lots. Roberts road trip to Canada last winter was even more eventful. Upon arriving in Montreal, they were lost in a bl

44、izzard and shivering in the -25 cold. To find their hotel, they turned on a laptop (笔记本电脑) and drove around in circles until they found a spot with wireless Internet coverage. 1 know we should have planned better, but were young. Now, when I see those guys I always say: Remember when we were lost in

45、 the snow storm! Ill never forget that.36Who are road trip vacations especially popular with?ATeachers who have plenty of free time but little moneyBCollege students who like to travel on wheels.CVolunteers who want to help rebuild New Orleans.DAmericans who have no cars.37What will Hawkins do when

46、he sees something interesting on a road trip?AHe will turn back.BHe will drive around.CHe will stop exploring.DHe will stop to explore.38When did motels suddenly appear everywhere?AWhen driving trips became popular.BAfter the work to build the interstate highway system startedCAfter internet became

47、widely accessible.DAfter new cars were made.39Which of the following words can best describe Hawkins trip to New Orlends?AEventful.BColorful.CUnforgettable,DDelightful.40The word blizzard in paragraph 12 could be best replaced byAhurricane.Bsnow storm.Cmist.Dfog. 第三篇 Tightened Visa RegulationsAccord

48、ing to South Koreas new visa regulations, native speakers of English in South Korea will be required to undergo criminal record checks, medical and drug tests, provide sealed academic transcripts (成绩单)and have their university diplomas inspected, The Korea Times has reported The tightened regulation

49、s will affect an estimated 17,000 foreigners that hold E-2 visas-specifically for foreign language teachers. The most controversial requirement is that English teachers residing (居住) outside South Korea will have to have an interview at a South Korean Embassy before taking up their teaching posts. F

50、or applicants living in remote areas in Canada, Australia or the US, this is an additional travel burden. Meanwhile, foreign teachers currently living in South Korea must leave the country after their one-year contracts and renew their visas by visiting a neighboring country and return without addit

51、ional documentation (文件证据). The visa changes are a reaction to public concern about the suitability of some foreign teachers. A report from the South Korean Ministry of-Education and Human Resources Development shows between 2001 and August of this year, 1,481 foreign language teachers have been cau

52、ght for a range of offenses including forged (伪造的) degrees, visa violations and general lawbreaking. But the changes are likely to slow up the supply of teachers to South .Koreas English language education sector. According to Michael Duffy, manager of a teacher placement service in South Korea, app

53、licants have to spend a few hundred dollars and several months on getting affidavits (书面陈述书) for documents. South Korea-has put up too many hoops (圈) to jump through, he said, adding that foreigners would seek work elsewhere. Most foreigners wonder if the experience of working in South Korea will be

54、 worth the burden of the paper work and increasing restrictions. I dont think (South) Korea has thought this through, said Scott Mclnnis, a Canadian teacher based in Incheon near Seoul. This is a reactionary move by the government that will have strong implications for the EFL community. As part of

55、the efforts to ease the discontent (不满), the South Korean Ministry of Justice has granted a three-month grace period for current E-2 visa holders to prepare the necessary documents.41Which of the following is NOT required of an E-2 visa applicant?ATo undergo a medical test.BTo pass a Korean language

56、 testCTo provide sealed school reports.DTo undergo a drug test.42It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that before the visa regulations were revised foreign teachers didnt have toAsign new contracts if they wanted to continue to workBgo through any formalities if they wanted to stay a bit longerCinterview a South Korean official if they wanted to apply for work permitsDvisit a neighboring country if they wanted to renew their vis