2010年专业英语试卷A
石油工程专业英语-A
中国石油大学（北京）2009–2010学年第二学期研究生期末考试试题A(开卷考试)课程名称: 专业英语 学号： 姓名:一、 单词（20分，每小题0.5分）题目要求：请根据下面给出的中文或英文写出相对应的英文或中文单词。
例如，题目中给出“petroleum ”，请对应写出中文“石油”；题目中若给出“天然气”，请写出对应英文“natural gas ”。
1. hydrocarbon 2. casing3. sedimentary rock4. limestone5. carbonate6. drilling mud7.unconformity 8. exploration 9. wildcat well 10. seismic 11. shale 12. drill cuttings 13. outcrop 14. spudding in 15. normal fault 16. crown block 17. cementing18. christmas tree19. blowout preventer (BOP) 20. openhole completion 21. paraffin 22. overbalance 23. choke manifold 24. wettability25. Original Oil In Place (OOIP) 26. kelly 27. shut-down 28. thrust fault 29. fossil fuel 30. artificial lift 31. 孔隙度 32. 渗透率 33. 钻头 34. 圈闭35.胶结36.油藏工程37.断层38.上游39.甲烷40.背斜二、单项选择（20分，每小题2分）题目要求：请从A、B、C、D四个备选答案中选出你认为正确的答案，写在答题纸上。
1．Petroleum industry can be mainly divided into upstream sector, midstream sector and downstream sector. Exploration business belongs to .A. upstream sectorB. midstream sectorC. downstream sectorD. none of above answers 2．In a seismic survey, the geophysicists need to lay out a line or several lines of sensitive receivers to receive the reflected energy waves from the underground rock layers. Such sensitive receivers are usually called .A. tracerB. geophoneC. gaugeD. bit3．Please find out one recovery mechanism that does not belong to primary recovery.A. gas-cap driveB. dissolved-gas driveC. waterfloodingD. gravity drive4．The major constituent of natural gas is .A. pentaneB. ethaneC. propaneD. methane5．Most reservoir rocks are .A. oil-wetB. water-wetC. gas-wetD. none of above answers 6．The rotary drilling rig consists of four major systems including the engines, the hoisting, rotating, and mud systems. Drilling bit belongs to .A. the engine systemB. the hoisting systemC. the rotating systemD. the mud system 7．is designed to close off the well in dangerous events. Usually they are attached to the well below the derrick floor.A. Blowout preventersB. kellyC. crown blockD. drill collar8．From top to bottom of the well, the correct order of downhole string should be .A. conductor casing, production casing, intermediate casing, surface casingB. surface casing, conductor casing, intermediate casing, production casingC. surface casing, conductor casing, production casing, intermediate casingD. conductor casing, surface casing, intermediate casing, production casing9．After the first productive exploration well is successfully drilled, additional wells are drilled near to that well and used for obtaining further reservoir and fluid information. Such additional drilled wells are usually called .A. wildcat wellB. appraisal wellC. discovery wellD. exploration well 10．P lease find out the correct Chinese translation of the field unit “STB/D”.A. 标准状况桶/天B. 标准状况桶/月C. 油藏状况桶/天D. 油藏状况桶/月三、英译汉翻译（30分）题目要求：请将下面几段英文翻译成中文，注意关键词语和句子结构翻译的准确性。
2010年专业英语四级考试模拟试题及参考答案(3)
2010 年专业英语四级考试模拟试题及参考答案(3)1. In selecting a material， the engineer’s interest is in its properties which determine how it will perform under the loads and condition____it is subject.A. whereB. whichC. in whichD. to which2. To meet the ever increasing demand____oil-refining equi pment，the company will produce more of such equipment.A. ofB. onC. withD. for3. “The president made a brilliant decision， didn’t he？”“Yes， he did. I don’t know what I would have done if I____to make that decision. ”A. wereB. had hadC. have hadD. had4. Animal mothers are devoted to their young and____ them with love and discipline.A. mindB. watchC. helpD. tend5. The physicists propose that our attention____the use of special methods of thinking and acting.A. would be directed towardsB. should be directed towardsC. is directed towardsD.directs towards6. According to the acoustics， continual exposure____ noise of high intensity would lead to loss of hearing.A. ofB. withC. toD. by7. We are convinced____ the righteousness of our cause.A. ofB. onC. overD. at8. Urban congestion would greatly be relieved if the____charged on public transport were more reasonable.A. pricesB. ticketsC. feesD. fares9. You’d better let me know as soon as there is a (n) ____positionin the branch office.A. emptyB. vacuumC. hollowD. vacant10. They will never reconcile themselves to____.A. defeatB. their defeatC. be defeatedD. have their defeat11. The matter is not to be ____.A. watched forB. waited onC. taken overD. trifled with12. The mother almost____when she learned that her son was shot dead.A. fell downB. came downC. fell apartD. went to pieces13. While doing calculation for the project， the designers____a new solution to a geological problem.A. fell intoB. stumbled uponC. set outD. discovered14. I meant____ you about it， but I forgot to do so.A. tellingB. having toldC. to tellD. to have told15. Everything____into consideration， I propose that the first prize should be given to Liu Qiang.A. to takeB. takingC. takenD. took16. They____the park of late.A. will visitB. have visitedC. are visitingD. visited17. The girl was so ____by the mighty river that she would spend hours sitting on its bank and gazing at the boats and rafts going and coming.A. absorbedB. fascinatedC. movedD. touched18. After traveling in the desert for many days， they found a tiny oasis，where there was a well and ____green grass.A. a patch ofB. a bunch ofC. a pinch ofD. a packet of19. After a careful investigation， the committee decided to____the old hall.A. changeB. buildC. innovateD. renovate20. The fierce heat of this summer withered most of the crops____ his farm.A. inB. onC. ofD. from21. Since the father died a year ago， there has been ____in the family about the division of the estate.A. distinctionsB. discordC. disadvantagesD. disappointment22. Having been discussed， the proposal was____unanimously.A. adaptedB. adoptedC. admittedD. adjoined23. I’d just as soon you____ those important papers with you.A. don’t takeB. didn’t takeC. hadn’t takenD. were not taking24. The theme of the novel is that a person’s fate____that of the whole country.A. is closely linked up withB. is closely dealt withC. is closely taken asD. is closely tired up with25. The American professor came to realize that he had underestimated the____of most of the Chinese students.A. magnitudeB. gradientC. potentialD. firmness答案解析1. 答案 D【参考译文】在选择材料时，工程师感兴趣的是决定该材料在负荷及遭受某种状况时所表现的特性。
2010年职称英语综合类A级测验真题及答案
2010年职称英语综合类A级考试真题及答案 第1部分：词汇选择(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分) 下面每个句子中均有一个词或短语有下划线，请为每处划线部分确定一个意义最为接近的选项。
1.Fields neighboring the nuclear plant are higher than regular levels of radioactivity. A.significant ual C.important D.harmful 2.The French Revolution was a period of disorder, but produced some great literature. A.chaos B.interest C.imagination D.success 3.She was one of the leading writers of her day. A.expected B.natural C.most important D.least 4.The hill was once rich with iron. A.abundant B.destitute C.enough D.sufficient 5.The retired couple lived a life of ease. A.luxury B.misery C.poverty fort 6.The new type of car is fairly economical of fuel. ing little B.effective C.efficient D.economic 7.What were the effects of the decision she made? A.result B.extinction C.lure D.reason 8.Put some effort into your work A.effect B.force C.coverage D.energy 9.The number of United States citizens who are eligible to vote continues to increase. A.encouraged B.enforced C.entitled D.expected 10.According to the constitution, anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to vote. A.illegal B.legitimate C.required D.qualified 11.The doctor said that I had to eliminate alcohol. A.cut out B.cut on C.cut in D.cut up 12.The class of mammals embraces nearly all warm-blooded animals except the birds. A.takes on B.takes over C.takes in D.takes up 13.The environmentalists advocated better protection of the earth. A.appeal B.pledge C.proclaim D.urge 14.We can utilize water for producing electric power. A.employ B.embrace C.emerge D.emphasize 15.Your reasons for refusing to help are quite vague. A.obvious B.typical C.imprecise D.unreasonable 第2部分：阅读判断(第16～22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作出判断：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。
2010年6月大学英语三级(A级)真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)
2010年6月大学英语三级（A级）真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Listening Comprehension 2. V ocabulary and Structure 3. Reading Comprehension 4. Translation from English to Chinese 5. WritingPart I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)Directions：This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D.听力原文：M: I’d like to have a single room with bath today.W: I’m sorry, but all the rooms are booked.Q: What does the woman mean?1．A．The man can have a room with a shower.B．The man can’t have a room at present.C．The man should come tomorrow.D．The man booked a double room.正确答案：B解析：推理判断题。
2010年英语专业四级真题试卷及其参考答案
SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPTA. number of travelers.B. number of tour days.C. flight details.D. room services.2. What is included in the price?A. Air tickets and local transport.B. Local transport and meals.C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.5. What does Linda want to know?A. The arrival time of guest speakers.B. The departure time of guest speakers.C. The type of transport for guest speakers.D. The number of guest speakers.6. How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Not mentioned.7. Who will pay for the piano performance?A. Pan-Pacific Tours.B. Johnson & Sons Events.C. Conference delegates.D. An airline company.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase?A. Her cheque book.B. Her papers for work.C. Her laptop.D. Her appointment book.9. Where was Mary the whole morning?A. At the police station.B. At a meeting.C. In her client's office.D. In the restaurant.10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?A. The papers inside had the company's name.B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant.C. The restaurant manager telephoned James.D. The cheque book inside bore her name.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught throughA. the School of Design and Visual Arts.B. the School of Social Work.C. the School of Business.D. the Arts and Sciences program.is the cost of undergraduate tuition?A. Twenty thousand dollars.B. Thirty thousand dollars.C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars.D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars.students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPTA. federal loans.B. private loans.C. scholarships.D. monthly payment plans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.A. FranceB. AmericaC. DenmarkD. Australia15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?A. Feeding and playing with children.B. Feeding and bathing children.C. Taking children to the park and to school.D. Taking children to watch sports events.16. According to the , the "new man" likes toA. spend more time at work.B. spend more time with children.C. spend time drinking after work.D. spend time on his computer.is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable inA. France.B. Britain.C. Australia.D. Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.services of the new partnership are provided mainly toA. mothers of infected babies.B. infected children and women.C. infected children in cities.D. infected women in cities.of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?A. It is a nonprofit organization.B. It provides public health services.C. It carries out research on public health.D. It has worked in five countries till now.example of Cambodia mainly showsA. the importance of government support.B. the importance of public education efforts.C. the progress the country has made so far.D. the methods used to fight AIDS.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer thequestions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. According to the news, the victim wasA. a 17-year-old girl.B. a 15-year-old boy.C. a 23-year-old woman.D. an l 8-year-old man.learn from the news that the suspects were arrestedA. one month later.B. two months later.C. immediately.D. two weeks later.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.Iraqi parliament can vote on the security agreement only afterA. all parties have agreed on it.B. the US troops have pulled out.C. the cabinet has reviewed it.D. the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out byA. mid-2009.B. the end of 2009.C. mid-2011.D. the end of 2011.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.following are involved in the operations to rescue the children in Honduras EXCEPTA. the police.B. the district attorney.C. the prison authorities.D. Institute of Childhood and Family.26. What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg?A. To be imprisoned and fined.B. To have their children taken away.C. To be handed over to the authorities.D. None.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.is the news item about?A. Coastlines in Italy.B. Public use of the beach.C. Swimming and bathing.D. Private bathing clubs.Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?A. The airport was shut down for Friday.B. There was a road accident involving two buses.C. Local shops were closed earlier than usual.D. Bus service was stopped for Friday.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.many people were rescued from the apartment building?A. 17.B. 24.C. 21.D. 41.of the following details in the news is CORRECT?A. The rescue operation involved many people.B. The cause of the explosions has been determined.C. Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.D. The explosions didn't destroy the building.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage it" inserted in thecorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.How men first learned to invent words is unknown; (31)____, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain (32)____ to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, (33)____ they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (34)____ certain signs, called letters, which could be (35)____ to represent those sounds, and which could be (36)_____. Those sounds, whether spoken, (37)_____ written in letters, we call words.The power of words, then, lies in their (38)____ the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (39)____ with meaning for us by experience; (40)._____ the longer we live, the more certain words (41)_____ to us the happy and sad events of our past: and the more we (42)____, the more the number of words that mean something to us (43)____Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal (44)____ to our minds and emotions. This (45)._____ and telling use of words is what we call (46)____ style. Above all, the real poet is a master of (47)____. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which (48)_____ their position and association can (49)____ men to tears. Weshould, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will (50)____ our speech or writing silly and vulgar.(31) A. in addition B. in other words C. in a word D. in summary(32) A. sounds B. gestures C. signs D. movements(33) A. such that B. as that C. so that D. in that(34) A. in B. with C. of D. upon(35) A. spelt B. combined C. written D copied(36) A. written down B. handed down C. remembered D. observed(37) A. and B. yet C. also D. or(38) A. functions B. associations C. roles D. links(39) A. filled B. full C. live D. active(40) A. but B. or C. yet D. and(41 ) A. reappear B. recall C. remember D. recollect(42) A. read and think B. read and recall C. read and learn D. read and recite(43) A. raises B. increases C. improves D. emerges(44) A. intensively B. extensively C. broadly D. powerfully(45) A. charming B. academic C. conventional D. common(46) A. written B. spoken C. literary D. dramatic(47) A. signs B. words C. style D. sound(48) A. in B. on C. over D. by(49) A. move B. engage C. make D. force(50) A. transform B. change C. make D. convertPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates CAUSE?A. Why don't you do it for the sake of your friends?B. I wish I could write as well as you.C. For all his efforts, he didn't get an A.D. Her eyes were red from excessive reading.52. Nancy's gone to work but her car's still there. She ____ by bus.A. must have goneB. should have goneC. ought to have goneD. could have gone53. He feels that he is not yet ____ to travel abroad.A. too strongB. enough strongC. so strongD. strong enough54. After____ seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to enter the personnel manager's office.A. thatB. itC. whatD. there55. Fool ____ Jerry is, he could not have done such a thing.A. whoB. asC. likeD. that56. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. They each have two tickets.B. They cost twenty yuan each.C. Each they have bought the same book.D. They were given two magazines each.57. She seldom goes to the theatre, _____?A. doesn't sheB. does sheC. would sheD. wouldn't she58. Dr Johnson is head of the department, ____ an expert in translation.A. orB. eitherC. butD. and59. When one has good health, _____ should feel fortunate.A. youB. theyC. heD. we60. It is necessary that he ____ the assignment without delay.A. hand inB. hands inC. must hand inD. has to hand in61. In the sentence "It's no use waiting for her", the italicized phrase is)____.A. the objectB. an adverbialC. a complementD. the subject62. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. All his lectures are very interesting.B. Half their savings were gone.C. Many his friends came to the party.D. Both his sisters are nurses.63. Which of the following sentences has an object complement?A. The directors appointed John manager.B. I gave Mary a Christmas present.C. You have done Peter a favour.D. She is teaching children English.64. Which of the following words can NOT be used to complete "We've seen the film ____"?A. beforeB. recentlyC. latelyD. yet65. _____ should not become a serious disadvantage in life and work.A. To be not tallB. Not being tallC. Being not tallD. Not to be tall66. Due to personality _____, the two colleagues never got on well in work.A. contradictionB. conflictC. confrontationD. competition67. During the summer vacation, kids are often seen hanging _____ in the streets.A. aboutB. onC. overD. out68. There were 150 ____ at the international conference this summer.A. spectatorsB. viewersC. participantsD. onlookers69. School started on a ____ cold day in February.A. severeB. bitterC. suchD. frozen70. In the face of unexpected difficulties, he demonstrated a talent for quick, ____ action.A. determiningB. defensiveC. demandingD. decisive71. The team has been working overtime on the research project ____.A. latelynowC. lateD. long ago72. Because of the economic crisis, industrial output in the region remainedA. motionlessB. inactiveC. stagnantD. immobile73. The police had difficulty in ____ the fans fi'om rushing on to the stage to take photos with the singer.A. limitingB. restrainingC. confiningD. restricting74. Joan is in the dorm, putting the final ____ to her speech.A. detailsB. remarksC. commentsD. touches75. His_____ in gambling has eventually brought about his ruin.A. indulgenceB. habitC. actionD. engagement76. The teacher told the students to stay in the classroom and they did _____.A. absolutelyB. accidentallyC. accordinglyD. accurately77. You can actually see the deer at close range while driving through that area. The italicized phrase means _____.A. clearlyB. very nearC. quicklyD. very hard78. He listened hard but still couldn't what they were talking about.A. make overB. make upC. make uponD. make out79. For the advertised position, the company offers a(n)salary and benefits package.A. generousB. plentifulC. abundantD. sufficient80. As there was no road, the travelers ____ up a rocky slope on their way back.A. ranB. hurriedC. scrambledD. crawledPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT AWhat is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science? We all know that science plays an important role in the societies in which we live. Many people believe, however, that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first of these is the application of the machines, products and systems of applied knowledge that scientists and technologists develop. Through technology, science improves the structure of society and helps man to gain increasing control over his environment.The second aspect is the application by all members of society of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is full of curiosity - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually directs his attention towards problems which he notices have no satisfactory explanation, and his curiosity makes him look for underlying relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves.He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective and applies logical thought to the observations he makes. He utilizes the facts he observes to the fullest extent. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum.He is skeptical - he does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available - and therefore rejects authority as the sole basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively to verify them.Furthermore, he is not only critical of the work of others, but also of his own, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.Lastly, he is highly imaginative since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to make hypotheses of how processes work and how events take place.These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.81. Many people believe that science helps society to progress throughA. applied knowledge.B. more than one aspect.C. technology only.D. the use of machines.82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about curiosity?A. It gives the scientist confidence and pleasure in work.B. It gives rise to interest in problems that are unexplained.C. It leads to efforts to investigate potential connections.D. It encourages the scientist to look for new ways of acting.83. According to the passage, a successful scientist would notA. easily believe in unchecked statements.B. easily criticize others' research work.C. always use his imagination in work.D. always use evidence from observation.84. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Application of technology.B. Progress in modem society.C. Scientists' ways of thinking and acting.D. How to become a successful scientist.85. What is the author's attitude towards the topic?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Biased.D. Unclear.TEXT BOver the past several decades, the U.S., Canada, and Europe have received a great deal of media and even research attention over unusual phenomena and unsolved mysteries. These include UFOs as well as sightings and encounters with "nonhuman creatures" such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster. Only recently has Latin America begun to receive some attention as well. Although the mysteries of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations have been known for centuries, now the public is also becoming aware of unusual, paranormal phenomena in countries such as Peru.The Nazca "lines" of Peru were discovered in the 1930s. These lines are deeply carved into a flat, stony plain, and form about 300 intricate pictures of animals such as birds, a monkey, and a lizard. Seen at ground level, the designs are a jumbled senseless mess. The images are so large that they can only be viewed at a height of 1,000 feet - meaning from an aircraft. Yet there were no aircraft in 300 ., when it is judged the designs were made. Nor were there then, or are there now, any nearby mountain ranges from which to view them. So how and why did the native people of Nazca create these marvelous designs? One answer appeared in 1969, when the German researcher and writer Erich von Daniken proposed that the lines were drawn by extraterrestrials as runways for their aircraft. The scientific community did not take long to scoffat and abandon von Daniken's theory. Over the years several other theories have been put forth, but none has been accepted by the scientific community.Today there is a new and heightened interest in the Nazca lines. It is a direct result of the creation of the Internet. Currently there are over 60 sites dedicated to this mystery from Latin America's past, and even respected scientists have joined the discussion through e-mail and chat rooms.Will the Internet help explain these unsolved mysteries? Perhaps it is a step in the right direction.86. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Latin America has long received attention for unusual phenomena.B. Public attention is now directed towards countries like Peru.C. Public interest usually focuses on North America and Europe.D. Some ancient civilizations have unsolved mysteries.87. According to the passage, the Nazca lines were foundA. in mountains.B. in stones.C. on animals.D. on a plain.88. We can infer from the passage that the higher the lines are seen, the ____ the images they present.A. smallerB. largerC. clearerD. brighter89. There has been increasing interest in the Nazca lines mainly because ofA. the participation of scientists.B. the emergence of the lnternet.C. the birth of new theories.D. the interest in the Internet.90. The author is ____ about the role of the lnternet in solving mysteries.A. cautiousB. pessimisticC. uncertainD. optimisticTEXT CGraduation speeches are a bit like wedding toasts. A few are memorable. The rest tend to trigger such thoughts as, "Why did I wear such uncomfortable shoes?"But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger. Every year a few colleges and universities in the US attract attention because they've managed to book high-profile speakers. And, every year, the media report some of these speakers' wise remarks.Last month, the following words of wisdom were spread:"You really haven't completed the circle of success unless you can help somebody else move forward." (Oprah Winfrey, Duke University)."There is no way to stop change; change will come. Go out and give us a future worthy of the world we all wish to create together." (Hillary Clinton, New York University)."'This really is your moment. History is yours to bend." (Joe Biden, Wake Forest University).Of course, the real "get" of the graduation season was first lady Michelle Obama's appearance at the University of California, Merced. "Remember that you are blessed," she told the class of 2009, "Remember that in exchange for those blessings, you must give something back... As advocate and activist Marian Wright Edelman says, 'Serviceis the rent we pay for living ... it is the true measure, the only measure of success'."Calls to service have a long, rich tradition in these speeches. However, it is possible for a graduation speech to go beyond cliche and say something truly compelling. The late writer David Foster Wallace's 2005 graduation speech at Kenyon College in Ohio talked about how to truly care about other people. It gained something of a cult after it was widely circulated on the Internet. Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs' address at Stanford University that year, in which he talked about death, is also considered one of the best in recent memory.But when you're sitting in the hot sun, fidgety and freaked out, do you really want to be lectured aboutthe big stuff?. Isn't that like trying to maintain a smile at your wedding reception while some relative gives a toast that amounts to "marriage is hard work"? You know he's right; you just don't want to think about it at that particular moment. In fact, as is the case in many major life moments, you can't really manage to think beyond the blisters your new shoes are causing.That may seem anticlimactic. But it also gets to the heart of one of life's greatest, saddest truths: that our most "memorable" occasions may elicit the fewest memories. It's probably not something most graduation speakers would say, but it's one of the first lessons of growing up.91. According to the passage, most graduation speeches tend to recall ____ memories.A. greatB. trivialC. unforgettableD. unimaginative92. "But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger" is explainedA. in the final paragraph.B. in the last but one paragraph.C. in the first paragraph.D. in the same paragraph.93. The graduation speeches mentioned in the passage are related to the following themes EXCEPTA. death.B. success.C. service.D. generosity.94. It is implied in the passage that at great moments people fail toA. remain clear-headed.B. keep good manners.C. remember others' words.D. recollect specific details.95. What is "one of the first lessons of growing up"?A. Attending a graduation ceremony.B. Listening to graduation speeches.C. Forgetting details of memorable events.D. Meeting high-profile graduation speakers.TEXT DCultural rules determine every aspect of food consumption. Who eats together defines social units. For example, in some societies, the nuclear family is the unit that regularly eats together. The anthropologist Mary Douglas has pointed out that, for the English, the kind of meal and the kind of food that is served relate to the kinds of social links between people who are eating together. She distinguishes between regular meals, Sunday meals when relatives may come, and cocktail parties foracquaintances. The food served symbolizes the occasion and reflects who is present. For example, only snacks are served at a cocktail party. It would be inappropriate to serve a steak or hamburgers. The distinctions among cocktails, regular meals, and special dinners mark the social boundaries between those guests who are invited for drinks, those who are invited to dinner, and those who come to a family meal. In this example, the type of food symbolizes the category of guest and with whom it is eaten.In some New Guinea societies, the nuclear family is not the unit that eats together. The men take their meals in a men's house, separately from their wives and children. Women prepare and eat their food in their own houses and take the husband's portion to the men's house. The women eat with their children in their own houses. This pattern is also widespread among Near Eastern societies.Eating is a metaphor that is sometimes used to signify marriage. In many New Guinea societies, like that of the Lesu on the island of New Ireland in the Pacific and that of the Trobriand Islanders, marriage is symbolized by the couple's eating together for the first time. Eating symbolizes their new status as a married couple. In U.S. society, it is just the reverse. A couple may go out to dinner on a first date.Other cultural rules have to do with taboos against eating certain things. In some societies, members of a clan, a type of kin (family) group, are not allowed to eat the animal or bird that is their totemic ancestor. Since they believe themselves to be descended from that ancestor, it would be like eating that ancestor or eating themselves.There is also an association between food prohibitions and rank, which is found in its most extreme form in the caste system of India. A caste system consists of ranked groups, each with a different economic specialization. In India, there is an association between caste and the idea of pollution. Members of highly ranked groups can be polluted by coming into contact with the bodily secretions, particularly saliva, of individuals of lower-ranked castes. Because of the fear of pollution, Brahmans and other high-ranked individuals will not share food with, no96. According to the passage, the English make clear distinctions betweenA. people who eat together.B. the kinds of food served.。
2010年度全国职称英语考试试题综合类A卷(附答案)
2010年度全国职称英语等级考试试题、答案综合类试卷及答案综合类(A级)试题第1部分：词汇选项（第1~15题，每题1分，共15分）下面每个句子中均有1个词或者短语有括号，请为每处括号部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。
1. Her father was a quiet man with (graceful) manners.A. badB. politeC. similarD. usual2. Patricia stared at the other girls with (resentment).A. loveB. surpriseC. doubtD. anger3. Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of (vigorous) exercise every day.A. energeticB. physicalC. regularD. free4. Our arrangements were thrown into complete (turmoil).A. failureB. confusionC. doubtD. relief5. Sleep stairs can present a particular (hazard) to older people.A. evidenceB. dangerC. caseD. picture6. I enjoyed the play – it had a clever plot and very (funny) dialogues.A. longB. originalC. humorousD. boring7. He (demolished) my argument in minutes.A. disprovedB. disputedC. acceptedD. supported8. The two banks have announced plans to (merge) next year.A. combineB. sellC. closeD. break9. Regular visits from a social worker can be of (immense) value to old people living alone.A. immediateB. greatC. equalD. moderate10. I want to provide my boys with a (decent) education.A. privateB. generalC. goodD. special11. Lower taxes would (spur) investment and help economic growth.A. attractB. encourageC. requireD. spend12. He was kept in (appalling) conditions in prison.A. criticalB. terribleC. necessaryD. normal13. I can’t (put up with) my neighbor’s noise any longer, it’s driving me mad.A. measureB. generateC. tolerateD. reduce14. The project required ten years of (diligent) research.A. hardworkingB. scientificC. basicD. social15. He was rather (vague) about the reasons why he never finished school.A. unclearB. brightC. badD. general第2部分：阅读判断（第16~22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。
最强整理 2010年10月 英语试卷及参考答案
最强整理2010年10月英语（二）试卷及参考答案2010年10月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语（二）试卷（课程代码00015）本试卷共9页，满分100分，考试时间150分钟。
I. V ocabulary and Structure (10 points,1 point each)从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题纸上将相应的字母涂黑。
1. People working outdoors should especially _A_ their skin from the sun.A．protect B．protest C．prefer D. perfect2. Having this disease does not _A_ mean that you will die young.A. necessarilyB. regularlyC. occasionallyD. automatically3. The author of the book benefited a lot _C__ his readers' criticism.A. toB. ofC. fromD. for4. We were delayed at the airport. _B we would have been here earlier.A. SubsequentlyB. OtherwiseC. HoweverD. Consequently5. This article is said to be A to that one in style.A. superiorB. liableC. availableD. accessible6. Statistics show that the normal life C in China is now 72.A. predict/onB. prospectC. spanD. forecast7. Lots of small businesses in that country simply cannot D to buy health insurance for their workers.A. deliver B．offer C．provide D. afford---------------------------------------------------------------------英语（二）试卷第1页（共9页）8. His speech at the ceremony will no doubt B his reputation.A. account forB. add toC. amount toD. allow for9. It is easier for young people to D to new environments than the elderly.A. activateB. adoptC. allocateD. adapt10. A vocabulary index is included for easy DA. inferenceB. differenceC. conferenceD. referenceⅡ. Cloze Test (10 points,1 point each)下列短文中有十个空白，每个空白有四个选项。
2010年同等学力英语真题A卷
2010年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试英语试卷一 AENGLISHI QUALIFICATION TESTFOR MASTER-DEGREE APPLICANTSPaper One (90 minutes)Part I Dinaogue Communication (10 minutes,10 points)Part II Vocabulart (20 minutes,10 points)PartIII Reading Comprehension (45minutes,30 points)PartIV Cloze (15 minutes,15 points)考生须知1. 本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分65分，考试时间为90分钟，9:00开始，10:30结束；试卷二满分35分，考试时间为60分钟，10:30开始，11:30结束。
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Paper One 试卷一（90 minutes)Part I Dialogue Communication (10minutes,10points,1 for each)Section A Dialogue CompletionDirections:In this section,you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two Speakers,each followed by 4 choices marked A ,B,C,and D,Choose the answer thatBest suits the situation to complete the dialogue.Then maik the corresponding letterWith a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.1.A:Can you take over for me here for a little whele? I have a friend coming to See me.B:I'd like to,but______Ask Peter, he's not so occupied at this monent.A.how can I do it?B.that's alright.C.I have my hands full.D.that's impossible2. A:To get an outside line, just dial o and the phone number. Or we can place aCall for you, if you want.B:No,thanks a lot.________A. Just put me through.B.I'll try it myself.C. I'd rather not.D.I'll appreciate your help.3.A:Now,it's just work,work,work.I work hard all day, every day.B:Oh,come on._________You're making a good salary now.A.Don't complain.B.Sorry to hear about itC.Anything I can do for you?D.What's your plan?4.A:Pamela,can you come to a meeting on Friday?B:_______ Let me check my schedule. When are you having it?A. No big deal.B.I'm not sure.C.Can I?D.Sure thing!5.A:I'm really geting fed up with the salespersons who keep calling.B:_________A.I hope it's nothing serious.B.They are so stupid!C.So am I. It's so annoying.D.You are right. Forget it.Section B Dialogue ComprehensionDirections:In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and aWoman. At the end of each conversation there to the question from the 4 choices marked A, B,C,andD.Choose the best answer to the question from the 4 choices by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.6.Man:I've figured it out.IT looks like it'll take us about 5hours to drive from here to Chicago. Woman:It'd be more relaxing to take the train. But I guess we should watch our expenses. Question:What does the woman imply?A.She likes to drive when she travels.B.She doesn't want to go to Chicago.C.She doesn't know the cost of the train trip.D.It's cheaper to go to Chicago by car.7.Man:How about the examination last week?Woman:If I'd got more time,I could have made it.Question:What does the moman imply?A.She was asked to take another examinationB.She failed the examination last week.C.She did quite well in the examination.D.She didn't take the examination last week.8.Man:Harvard or the State University,have you decided yet?Woman:Well,I'd rather be a big fish in a small pond.Question:Which university is the woman likely to choose?A.The State University.B.HarvardC.NeitherD.She hasn't decided yet9. Man: I‘ve just found a great location to open a new shop.Women : But you haven‘t researched the market . Don‘t you think this is putting the cart befo re the horse?Question : What does the woman mean?A.The man shouldn‘t make the decision so quickly.B.It‘s too risky to choose such a location .C.The man is doing thins in the wrong order.D.It‘s possible for him to make a better choice.10. Women :My results are a bit flattering because I‘ve had quite a lot of luck.Man: Nonsense, you‘re head and shoulders above the others in your groupQuestion : What does the man think is the reason for the woman‘s success?A.She‘s really lucky.B.She‘s far better than the oth ers.C.She‘s got the others‘ support.D.She‘s been working hard.PartII V ocabularySection A11. Betty was offended because she felt that her friends had ignored her purposefully at the party.A. desperatelyB. definitelyC. deliberatelyD. decisively12. There has been enough playing around , so let‘s get down to business.A. make a dealB. begin our workC. reach an agreementD. change our plan13. How is it possible for our human body to convert yesterday‘s lunch into today‘s muscle?A. alterB. developC. modifyD. turn14. It is important for families to observe their traditions even as their children get older.A. noticeB. watchC. followD. celebrate15. It is difficult to comprehend , but everything you have ever seen , smelt , heard or felt is merely your brain‘s interpretation of incoming stimuli.A. explanationB. evaluationC. recognitionD. interruption16. Life is more important than the pressures and stresses that we place on ourselves over work and other commitments.A. appointmentsB. arrangementsC. obligationsD. devotions17. If you continue to indulge in computer games like this , your future will be at stake.A. in dangerB. without questionC. on guardD. at large18. Romantic novels , as opposed to realistic ones , tend to present idealized versions of life , often with a happy ending .A. in contrast toB. in regard toC. in terms ofD. in light of19. Most people would agree that , although our age far surpasses all previous ages in knowledge , there has been no correlative increase in wisdom.A. improvesB. precedesC. imposesD. exceeds20. Many students today display a disturbing willingness to choose institutions and careers on the basis of earning potential.A. offensiveB. depressiveC. troublesomeD. tiresomeSection B21. My oldest son had just finished an _________ holiday stay prior to moving to a new state , a new job , and the next chapter in his lift.A. enlargedB. expandedC. extendedD. increased22. Blacks and American Indians _________ less than 10% of students in the top30 business schools, while they are about 28% of the U.S population .A. make upB. take upC. reach outD. turn out23. With demand continuing to rise in _________ economies such as China and India , energy traders believe that oil futures are a good bet.A. employingB. emergingC. embracingD. emitting24. Laws and regulations in each country have to be made __________ the constitution of the country .A. in honor ofB. in memory ofC. in return forD. in line with25. The jury‘s_____________ was that the accused was guilty .A. verdictB. sentenceC. trialD. debate26. In English learning , a __________ cycle occurs when a student makes more errors after being scolded.A. verticalB. viciousC. vividD. vigorous27. Isn‘t it _________ when you learn something you‘ve never known before?A. coolB. crazyC. coldD. cute .28.There are several factors _________the rapid growth of slaes promotion,particularly in consumer markets.A.resorting toB.appealing toC.applying toD.contributing to29.The Internet has been developing at a speed ________ people's expectations in the past two decades.A.overB.ofC.underD.beyond30.It is obvious that the sports games are no longer amateur affairs;the have become professionally________.id offid outC.put offD.put outPart III Reading Comprehension(45 minutes,30points,1for each)Directions:There are 5 passages in this part .Each passage is followed by6 questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the best one and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneLoneliness has been linked to depression and other health problems.Now,a study says it can also spread.A friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness.And a friend of that friend was 25% more likely to do the same.Earlier findings showed that happiness.fatness and the ability to stop smoking can also grow like infections within social groups.The findings all come from a major health study in the American town of Framingham,Massachusetts.The study began in 1948 to investigate the causes of heart disease.Since then,more tests have been added,including measures of loneliness and depression.The new findings involved more than 5,000 people in the second generation of the Framingham Heart Study.The researchers examined friendship histories and reports of loneliness.The results established a pattern that spread as people reported fewer close friends.For example,loneliness can affect relationships between next-door neighbors.The loneliness spreads as neighbors who were close friends now spend less time together.The study also found that loneliness spreads more easily among women than men.Researchers from the University of Chicago.Harvard and the University of California,San Diego,did the study.The findings appeared last month in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.The average person is said to experience feelings of loneliness about 48 days a year.The study found that having a lonely friend can add about 17 days.But every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about 5%,or two and a half days.Lonely people become less and less trusting of others.This makes it more and more difficult for them to make friends---and likely that society will reject them.John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago led the study.He says it is important to recognize and deal with loneliness.He says people who have been pushed to the edges of society should receive help to repair their social networks.The aim should be to aggressively create what he calls a "protective barrier"against loneliness.This barrier,he says,can keep the whole network from coming apart.31.Besides loneliness,which of the following can also spread among people?A. FriendshipB.HappinessC.DepressionD.Smoking32.The Framingham Heart Study starting from 1948_________.A.expanded its research topiesB.involved 5,000 patients of depressionC.identified loneliness as one key factor for heart diseaseD.examined the relationship between loneliness and depression33.Which of the following is true about the spread of loneliness?A.It leads to a gradual loss of friends.B.It is a common phenomenon among women.C.It is often found in the neighborhood.D.It ruins the relationships between close friends.34.Having a lonely friend,you are more likely to ________.A.strengthen your friendshipB.develop new friendshipC.Increase the sense of lonelinessD.reduce the sense of loneliness35.According to John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago,loneliness can_______.A.result in aggressivenessB.Cause people to be overprotectiveC.Infect social networksD.Push people to the verge of poverty36.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Loneliness can spread.B.Loneliness is linked to depression.C.Lonely people tend to grow fat.D.Lonely people need more friends.Passage TwoCalifornia has a new program called the Digital Textbook Initiative."Starting this fall withhigh school math and science,we will be the first state in the nation to provide schools with a state-approved list of digital textbooks."That was Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in June.talking about his effort to get schools to use materials available free online.He listed reasons why he thinks digital textbooks make sense.California approves traditional textbooks in six-year cycles.Digital ones can offer the latest information.They lighten the load of school bags.They save paper and tress,and make learning more fun and interactive.And above all,he said they help schools with their finances.The state has had to make severe cuts in school spending because of deep financial problems.More than six million students attend California public schools.Earlier this year,California invited content developers to offer digital math and science materials for high schools.These had to meet at least 90% of the state's learning requirements.Specially trained teachers examined 16 textbooks and approved ten of them.Six of the ten were published by the CK12 Foundation,a nonprofit group that had been developing digital science and math books for about two years.The foundation paid teachers and other education professionals to write and edit them.The money came from a group financed by the Khosla Family.California cannot require schools to use the digital textbooks.Individual school districts will have to decide for themselves.Susan Martimo,a California Department of Education official,says she does not expect widespread use right away.He best guess is that some schools with a lot of technology will be the first to use them,but only in addition to their traditional books.School administrators point out that the texts may be free online, but students need a way to access them . Not everyone has a computer or electronic reader. Schools could print out copies, but that would not help the environment. Also, there is the cost to train teachers to use digital textbooks effectively.37. The Digital Textbook InitiativeA. will probably take effect in six yearsB. covers all the high school subjectsC. has been approved by all statesD. is advocated by California state governor38. The main reason for promoting digital textbooks is toA. help save moneyB. benefit the environmentC. provide interesting materialsD. reduce students‘ heavy burden39. The digital textbooks were approved byA. trained teachersB. content developersC. Khosla FamilyD. Ck12 Foundation40. What is true of CK12Foundation ?A. It produced 16 digital textbooks .B. It paid teachers to write digital textbooks.C. It is financed by California state government.D. It makes money through developing digital textbooks.41. According to Susan Martimo, digital textbooks.A. are not likely to have a widespread useB. will soon replace traditional onesC. will first be adopted by well-equipped schoolsD. are certain to be approved by school districts42. It can be inferred from the last paragraph thatA. schools are reluctant to print out copiesB. the use of digital textbooks is not really freeC. students need to pay for computersD. training teachers to use the textbooks is not efficientPassage ThreeDoctors in Britain are warning of an obesity time bomb , when children who are already overweight grow up . So , what should we do ? Exercise more? Eat less? Or both? The government feels it has to take responsibility for this expanding problem.The cheerful Mr Pickwick , the hero of the novel by Charles Dickens , is seen in illustrations as someone who is plump(胖乎乎的)---and happy . In 18th century paintings beauty is equated with rounded bodies and soft curves. But nowadays being overweight is seen as indicating neither a cheerful character nor beauty but an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.So what do you do ? Diet? Not according to England‘s chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson. He says that physical activity is the key for reducing the risks of obesity cancer and heart disease. And the Health Secretary John Reid ever said that being inactive is as serious a riskfactor in heart disease as smoking.So, having bought some cross trainers , how much exercise should you do ?According to Sir Liam Donaldson, at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Is going to the gym the answer? Luckily for those who find treadmills(跑步机)tedious , the Health Development Agency believes that physical activity that fits into people‘s live may be more effective . They suggest taking the stairs rather than the lift. walking up escalators, playing active games with your children, dancing or gardening . And according to a sports psychologist , Professor Biddle , gyms ‗ are not making the nation fit‘, and may even cause harm .There‘s new scientific evidence that too much exercise may actually be bad for you. Scientists at the University of Ulster have found that unaccustomed exercise releases dangerous free radicals that can adversely affect normal function in unfit people . The only people who should push their bodies to that level of exercise on a regular basis are trained athletes.So, should we forget about gym s and follow some experts‘ advice to increase exercise in our daily life? After all , getting off the bus a stop early and walking the rest of the way can‘t do any harm! One final thought . How come past generations lacked gym facilities but were leaner and fitter than people today?43. This passage is mainly aboutA. how to keep fit and avoid fatnessB. increased risks for overweight peopleC. the dangers of exercise in the gymD. the benefit of a balanced diet44．What does ―this expanding problem‖(Para.1)refer to ?A. The slow growing up of overweight children.B. The obesity time bomb warned of by doctors.C. Too little exercise and too much diet.D. Neglect of the health issue by the government.45. Why does the author mention Mr Pickwick in Charles Dickens‘ novel?A. He was portrayed in an 18th century painting.B. He is the hero of a world famous novel.C. He suffered from heart disease and stroke.D. He is the image of being plump and happy.46. According to Sir Liam Donaldson, what is the best way to avoid obesity?A. Being on diet.B. Giving up smoking .C. Being as inactive as possible.D. Doing physical activities.47 Which of the following is NOT recommended by the Health Development Agency?A. Walking up escalators, dancing or gardening.B. Going to the gym to walk on treadmills.C. Taking the stairs rather than the lift.D. Playing active games with your children.48. It can be inferred from the last paragraph thatA. too much exercise may actually be bad for healthB. experts‘ advice cannot be always followedC. past generations longed for gym facilities we have todayPassage FourA metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison . IT compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the other: Love is a rose . Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image , a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use them more than any other type of figurative language . The reason for this is that poets compose their poetry to express what they are experiencing emotionally at that moment. Consequently, what the poet imagines love to be may or may not be our perception of love. Therefore, the poet‘s job is to enable us to experience i t, to feel it the same way as the poet does.Let‘s analyze this remarkably unsophisticated metaphor concerning love and the rose to see what it offers. Because the poet uses a comparison with a rose, first we must examine the characteristics of that flower. A rose is spectacular in its beauty, its petals(花瓣) are nicely soft, and its smell is pleasing. It‘s possible to say that a rose is actually a feast to the senses of sight, touch, and smell. The rose‘s appearance seems to border on perfection, each peta l seemingly symmetrical in form. Isn‘t this the way one‘s love should be? A loved one should be a delight to one‘s senses and seem perfect. However, there is another dimension added to the comparison by using a rose. Roses have thorns. The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky. So can love, the metaphor tells us. When one reaches out with absolute trust to touch the object of his or her affection, ouch, a thorn can cause great harm! ―Be careful,‖ the metaphor warns: Love is a feast to the senses, but it can overwhelm us, and it can also hurt us and cause acute suffering. This is the poet‘s perception of love--an admonition(劝诫). What is the point? Just this: It took almost 14 sentences to clarify what a simple metaphor communicates in only four words! That is the artistry and the joy of the simple metaphor.49. According to the passage, what is a metaphor?A. A comparison between two different objects with similar features.B. A contrast between two different things to create a vivid image.C. A description of two similar objects in a poetic way.D. A literary device specially employed in poetry writing.50. The main idea of this passage is that .A. rose is a good image in poetryB. love is sweet and pleasingC. metaphor is ambiguousD. metaphor is great poetic device51. It can be inferred from the passage that a metaphor is .A. difficult to understandB. rich in meaningC. not precise enoughD. like a flower52. As is meant by the author, thorns of a rose_________A.Protect the rose from harmB.Symbolize reduced loveC.Add a new element to the image of loveD.Represent objects of one‘s affection53 The meaning of the love-is –a-rose metaphor is that____________-A. love is a true joyB. true love comes once in a lifetimeC. love does not last longD. love is both good and bad experiences54. According to the passage, poetry is intended to___________A. release angerB. entertain the readersC. express poets‘ ideasD. reward the sensesPassage FiveSome 23 million additional U.S. residents are expected to become more regular users of the U.S. health care system in the next several years, thanks to the passage of health care reform.Digitizing medical data has been promoted as one way to help the already burdened system manage the surge in patients. But putting people‘s health information in databases and online is going to do more than simply reduce redundancies. It is already shifting the very way we seek and receive health care.―The social dynamics of care are changing,‖ says John Gomez, vice president of Eclipsys, a medical information technology company. Most patients might not yet e willing to share their latest CT scan images over Facebook, he notes, but many parents post their babies‘ ultr asound images, and countless patients nowadays use social networking sites to share information about conditions, treatments and doctors.With greater access to individualized health information—whether that is through a formal electronic medical record, a self-created personal health record or a quick instant-messaging session with a physician-the traditional roles of doctors and patients are undergoing a rapid transition.―For as long as we‘ve known, health care has been ‗I go to the physician, and they tell me what to do, and I do it,‘‖ says Nitu Kashyap, a physician and research fellow at the Yale Center for Medical Informatics. Soon more patients will be arriving at a hospital or doctor‘s office having reviewed their own record, latest test results and recommended articles about their health concerns. And even more individuals will be able to skip that visit altogether, instead sending a text message or e-mail to their careprovider or consulting a personal health record or smart-phone application to answer their questions.These changes will be strengthened by the nationwide shift to electronic medical records, which has already begun. Although the majority of U.S. hospitals and doctors' offices are still struggling to start the changeover , many patients already have electronic medical records—and some even have partial access to them. The MyChart program , in use at Cleveland Clinic , the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and other facilities , is a Web portal(门户) through which patients can see basic medical information as well as some test results.Medical data is getting a new digital life , and it is jump-starting a "fundamental change in how care is provided ," Gomez says.55.Which of the following is the best title for this passage ?A. The Future of Your Medical DataB. Challenges Against Doctors and HospitalsC. Benefits of the U.S. Health Care ReformD. How to Access and Share Your Health Information56. Putting patient information in databases and online .A. enable more Americans to join the health care system.B. contributes to the passage of health care reformC. increases the burden of the U.S. health care systemD. changes how people seek and receive health care57. According to John Gomez , many patients use social networking sites to .A. change their social interactionsB. post their latest CT scan imagesC. share information about their health careD. show their babies' recent pictures58. Which of the following is NOT changing the traditional roles of doctors and patients?A. A formal electronic medical recordB. An easier access to information onlineC. A self-created to information onlineD. A quick instant-messaging session with a doctor59,According to Nitu Kashyap,more patients in the future will_______.A.refuse to follow their doctors' adviceB.be more dependent on their doctorsC.leave out their visit to doctors' offices and hospitalsD.have their health conditions examined through e-mail60. It is stated in the passage that ________A. nationwide digitalization of medical data will begin soonB. most of U.S. hospitals and doctors are against the shiftC. patients are worred about the security of their health informationD. patients are starting to make use of their electronic medical records.Part IV ClozeAre you single but too busy to search for love? Then you need to try the latest dating phenomenon that is sweeping 61 the UK - speed dating.Speed dating 62 men and women meeting in a room and finding out as much as they can aboutpossible 63in three minutes. It's proving very 64 with Britain's young people who find that they haven't got the time to meet that special one.At a speed dating event you are given three minutes to talk, 65, with a member of the opposite sex. Then a bell 66 rung and you move to another person and start chatting again. By the end of the evening you will have spoken with up to twenty men or women!If, by the end of a conversation, you 67 the person or would like to see them again, you write it 68 on a card. Then, if the other person also fancies you, the organisers will contact you with their details.But is three minutes long enough to make an impression and 69 if you want to see someone again? Research suggests that 70 can be felt within the first thirty seconds of meeting someone, and that is71speed dating is all about, knowing quickly if you are going to like someone.And what about romance? Is it possible to make a good 72 in such a short time? 73, people say you can't hurry love. However, Britain will soon have its first marriage from a speed date.So, if you are on a 74 to find Mr or Miss Right, what have you got to lose? 75 , you still go home on your own. But at best, the person of your dreams could be just three minutes away.61. A . off B. across C. over D. through62. A. requires B. inquires C. revolves D. involves63. A. partners B. spouses C. friends D. counterparts64. A. practical B. popular C. favorable D. normal65. A. all in one B. one after one C. one on one D. one and all66. A. knocked B. shaken C. swung D. rung67. A. attract B. enjoy C. chase D. fancy68. A. down B. off C. up D. back69. A. work on B. work out C. work at D. work up70. A. emotion B. sentiment C. chemistry D. attachment71. A. how B. what C. all D. where72. A. conclusion B. reflection C. guess D. judgment73. A. In all B. After all C. Of all D. And all74. A. tour B. route C. direction D. mission75. A. At last B. At first C. At worst D. At end。