九2012高职高专考试题

山东省高职高专英语应用能力考试样卷九21. She ________ she had cancer five months age..A) was told B) were told C) is told D ) told22.The majority of people ___ to earn money and many enjoy the social life and workoutside the home.A) needs B) needed C) need D) will need23.We propose that the process _____ not later than April.A) concluded B) concludes C) be concluded D) isconcluded24. It is a belief that the everything in the present is superior __ the past.A) than B) to C) as D) in25. ____ the opportunity to come together, we didn't intend to let it go.A) Having given B) Having been given C) Giving D) To have given26. _____ food is related to illness is not a new discovery.A) What B) When C) Whether D) That27.He is the only person ___ was present at the time.A) who B)which C) that D) as28.____ he kept looking up at the sky, it was obvious that he could see nothing.A) If B) Although C) While D) As29.She returned three days later, her face ___ with mud.A) being covered B) having coveredC) covering D) to be covered30.So fast ___ that none of us was able to catch up with him.A) he walked B) did he walkC) does he walk D) he walks31. Please remember that you need to avoid ___ your wishes on us.A) imposing B) offering C) providing D) exposing32. Her letter __ that she wishes to meet you.A) supplies B) implies C) applies D) multiplies33. His whole life has been __ to the study of modern art.A) devoted B) engaged C) accustomed D) involved34. It is revealed that she is one strong ___ of tax reform.A) opposite B) opponent C) opportunity D) operation35. I am quite ____ with the history of China because I have read a lot of books about it.A) familiar B)similar C) peculiar D) regular36. The economic development occurring in China is remarkable.A) willing B) outstanding C) portable D) variable37. Since he was released a year ago, he was been prevented from working as a reporter.A) set about B) set free C) set off D) set aside38. They’ve been engaged in an essay for several months.A) willing to B) adapted to C) busy with D) sure of39.If you want to ensure that you catch the plane, take a taxi.A) make sure B)make up C) make sense D) make thedifference40. His foolish behavior led to his eventual failure in business.A) financial B)annual C) formal D)finalPart III Reading Comprehension (30 points, 30 minutes)Passage OneMichael, a typical American, stays home on workdays. He starts his personal computer in order to connect with the office which is about three hundred miles away in another city. After work, he puts on his headphones, watches a movie on his home video recorder, or plays baseball on the computer. On many days, Michael doesn’t talk to any other human beings, and he doesn’t see any people except the ones on television. Michael is imaginary, but his lifestyle is very possible. The inventions of modern technology seem to be cutting us off from contact with our fellow human beings.The world of business is one area in which technology is separating us. Experts say, for example, that many people will soon be able to work at home. With access to a large central computer, employees such as office clerks, insurance agents, and accountants could do their jobs at display terminals (终端) in their own homes. They would never have to actually see the people they’re dealing with. In addition, the way employees are paid will change. Workers’ salaries will be automatically paid into their bank accounts, making paper checks unnecessary. No workers will stand in line to receive their pay or cash their checks. Personal banking will change, too. Customers will deal with machines to put in or take out money from their accounts.Another area that technology is changing is entertainment. Music, for example, was once a group experience. People listened to music at concert halls or in small social gatherings. For many people now, however, music is an individual experience. Walking along the street or sitting in their living-rooms, they wear headphones to build a wall of music around them. Movie entertainment is changing as well. Movies used to be social events. Now, fewer people are going out to see a movie. Many more are choosing to wait for a film to appear on television or are borrowing videotapes to watch at home. Instead of laughing with others, viewers watch movies in their own living-rooms.41. After work, Michael likes to ______.A. listen to music at the concert hallB. watch a movie in his living-roomC. chat with his friends on the netD. play baseball with his workmates42. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Clerks will be able to work at home.B. One can play baseball on the computerC. One can listen to music without disturbing others.D. One can borrow books from libraries at home43.The underlined sentence “Michael is imaginary, but his l ifestyle is very possible” means ______.A. Michael is a person full of imagination and he can make his dreams come trueB. Michael is not a real person but the lifestyle of his kind does exist.C. Michael is only an ordinary person but he has his own way of living.D. Michael is a model who makes full use of modern technology in life.44. What is the main idea of the passage?A. We may no longer need to communicate wit other human beings.B. Modern technology seems to be separating human beings.C. We may no longer need to work in the office.D. Modern technology makes it possible for us to work and entertain ourselves at home. Passage T woDo you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great.I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!"This guy's a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought $200 worth of tickets, and only one was a winner. He's really a big loser!He didn't say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That's called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.Some politicians often use this trick. Let's say that during Governor Smith's last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents says, "During Governor Smith's term, the state lost one million jobs!" That's true. However, and honest statement would have been, "During Governor Smith's term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs."Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It's against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, "Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache." It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Y ucky Company.This kind of deception happens too of often. It's a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.45.We may infer that the author believes people shouldA, buy lottery tickets if possible B. make use of half-truthsC. be careful about what they are toldD. not trust the Yucky Company46.What do the underline words "net gain" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. final increaseB. big advantageC. large shareD. total saving47. What can we know from the example of the Yucky Pill advertisement?A. False statements are easy to see through.B. Half-truths are often used to mislead people.C. Doctors like to act in advertisements.D. Advertisements are based on facts.48. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?A) Using half truths is against the lawB) T echnically , half truths are in fact liesC) Yucky Pills is a very good medicine for toothacheD) Governor Smith did a good job during her last term49. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A) He’s really a big loser!B) Sometimes the truth can lie as wellC) Advertisers will sometimes use half truthsD) It’s against the law to make false statementsPassage ThreeABOUT LIPITORLipitor is a prescription medicine．Along with diet and exercise，it lowers “bad，’cholesterol(胆固醇)in your blood．It can also raise “good'’ cholesterol.[Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors，including family history of early heart disease，high blood pressure，age and smoking.[ WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?Who can take LIPITOR：．People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise· Adults and children over l0Who should NOT take LIPITOR：．Women who are pregnant，may be pregnant，or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harmyour unborn baby.[．women who are breast-feeding．Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.[· People with liver(肝脏)problemsPOSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITORSerious side effects in a small number of people：．Muscle(肌肉)problems that can lead to kidney(肾脏)problems，including kidney failure ．Liver problems．Y our doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it．Call your doctor right away if you have：．Unexplained muscle pain or weakness，especially if you have a fever or feel very fired ．Swelling of the face，lips，tongue，and／or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing orswallowing· Stomach painSome common side effects of LIPITOR are：· Muscle pain· Upset stomach· Changes in some blood testsHOW TO T AKE LIPITORDO：．T ake Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.．T ry to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.[．T ake Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.[．If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember.[But if it has been more than12 hours since your missed dose，wait．T ake the next dose at your regular time.[Don’t：．Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.[．Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.[50 What is a major function of Lipitor?A. T o help quit smoking.B. T o control blood pressure.C. T o improve unhealthy diet.D. T o lower "bad" cholesterol.51 . If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you shouldA. change the amount of your next doseB. eat more when taking your next doseC. have a dose as soon as you rememberD. take the next dose at your regular time52. Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?A. Face swelling.B. Upset stomach.C. Kidney failure.D. Muscle weakness.53.. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. T o teach patients ways for quick recovery.B. T o present a report on a scientific research.C. T o show the importance of a good lifestyle.D. T o give information about a kind of medicine.Section B Short Answer Questions (4 points, 1 point each)August 23rd, 2010Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing to complain about the inconvenience caused to me last week by your company’s inadequate performance.I was booked to travel on the 08:00 train from Y ork to London on 19th August. This was due to arrive in London at 11:00. I had been assured, when I booked my ticket, that this would give me plenty of time to change platforms and catch the 11:35 train to Bedford, where I had an important appointment. However, we arrived in London at 11:47 , more than three-quarters of an hour late. I therefore missed my connection.I am more than disappointed with the service I received and feel I am entitled to compensation which reflects adequately the inconvenience suffered.I look forward to receiving your response within the next 14 days.Y ours sincerely,B. Anderson54. How much time was the writer supposed to have to change the train at London._____ ____________.55.Why did the writer want to travel to Bedford?He had an important ________________________________ there.56. What did the writer ask for?He asked for adequate ______________ ______________.for the inconvenience suffered.57. When is the writer expected to receive response from the railway company?Within the next_ ____________ days.Part IV Translation (20 points, 20 minutes)The growth of population during the past few centuries is no proof that population will continue to grow straight upward toward infinity and doom. (58)On the contrary, demographic history offers evidence that population growth has not been at all constant.(59)The first, a rapid increase in population around one million B. C., The next rapidjump in population started perhaps 10,000 years ago. (60) The above two stages show that when initial productive gains had been absorbed , the rate of population growth declined. The third great change, the present rapid growth, which began in the West between 250 and 350 years ago, (61)It may also slow down when, or if, technology begins to yield fewer innovations. Of course, the current knowledge revolution may continue without foreseeable end. Either way - contrary to popular belief in constant geometric growth - population can be expected in the long run to adjust to productivity.(62) when one takes this view, population growth is seen to represent economic progressand human triumph rather than social failure.63. W e are all (担心)her safety as we_ (已经失去联络好几天了) .64. (这些教授们为、、、做出了巨大的贡献)the modern educational reform.65.His brother wants to make his living in the arts (而不是在商界).66.（小女孩被困在）crashed carriage and could not move her legs..67. Bothe parents and students _（对新出版的课本表示怀疑）.68. such activities (起到了重要的作用) in (塑造)one’s character.69.我真后悔住进了你们又脏又乱的酒店。