同等学力英语每日一练(2014-2-24)——学苑教育
同等学力英语阅读理解冲刺试题附答案(五)——学苑教育
The payroll register constitutes the treasurer department's authority to pay the employees. Payment is usually made in the form of a check drawn on the company's regular bank account. Pre-numbered payroll checks should be used, and there should be independent verification of the agreement of the checks with the payroll register in detail and in total.Payroll checks should be distributed directly to employees, on proper identification, by treasurer's department personnel. The checks should not be returned to payroll for distribution since the payroll department would then have control over both preparing and paying the payroll. Alternatively, payroll checks may be deposited directly in the employee's checking account.Payment of employees in cash is the exception rather than the rule. This form of payment is more easily influenced by errors, irregularities, and robbery than payment by check. Following payment, check numbers are entered on the register, the preparation and payment of the payroll are programmed on a computer.A termination notice should be issued by the personnel department on the completion of an individual's employment with the company. Copies of the termination authorization should be sent to the employee's supervisor and to payroll, and a copy should be filed in the employee's personnel record. The proper execution of this function is vital in preventing terminated employees from continuing on the payroll. The subsequent diversion of such payroll checks to an unauthorized individual has been responsible for many payroll cheat through the years.Every company is expected to fulfill the legal requirements relevant to the filing of payroll tax returns and the payment of the resulting taxes. Ordinarily, the payroll department prepares the tax returns and a check is issued through the guarantor system in payment of the taxes. The responsibility for the filing of returns before due dates should be assigned to a payroll department supervisor. Furthermore, there should be independent verification within that department of the accuracy and completeness of the return. Effective control over tax returns is necessary to avoid penalties for late or incorrect filings.1. According to the passage employees should be paid ___________.A. monthly in cashB. weekly by bankC. regularly by checkD. properly in time2. Payroll checks should be ___________.A. identified by treasurer's department personnelB. distributed to employees by the company's bankC. sent to employees directly and responsibly by postD. deposited regularly in the employee's account3. Which of the following statements may NOT be the weakness of payment in cash?A. It's easily affected by mistakes.B. It may be distributed irregularly.C. There is possibility of robbery.D. It can be done conveniently.4. When an employee stops working in the company, all of the following should be done EXCEPT _______.A. a termination notice should be issued by the personnel departmentB. a copy of the termination authorization should be given to the employee personallyC. a copy of the termination authorization should be sent to the employee's supervisorD. a copy of the termination authorization should be delivered to the payroll register5. If the over tax returns fails to effectively control, there will be penalties in the case of _______.A. filling the payroll tax bill later than expectedB. filling the payroll tax bill in wrong formC. both A and BD. both tardy and wrong filing6. Which of the following explanations is closest to the meaning of "treasurer" in this text?A. AccountantB. CashierC. Financial officerD. Administrative director【参考答案】1.C2.A3.D4.B5.D6.C。
2014同等学力英语词汇专项练习(1)
同等学力英语/english/2014同等学力英语词汇专项练习（1）2014年同等学力英语大纲是否有变化现在还不得而知，大家还是先按照自己制定好的复习计划步步为营。
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61. He received penalty for drunk driving.A. curseB. fine C complaint D. compensation 【答案】B62. Children often take after both parents because they inherit characteristics from both themother and father.A. inheritB. like C assemble D. resemble【答案】D63. A famous British institution is afternoon t ea at five o’clock, at which tea is accompanied byhome-made biscuit.A. regulationB. habitC. customD. organization 【答案】C64. Outside the ring, Muhammad Ali savored the media limelight, challenging and tauntingprospective opponents through interviews and prearranged confrontationsA. assaultedB. appreciatedC. scornedD. sustained【答案】B65. Though most city traffic is regulated by automatic traffic lights, the city’s residents arenotorious for ignoring them.A. disgracefulB. infamousC. offensiveD. awkward【答案】B66. The folk art rubric has also been extended to include all manner of traditional artisticproductions, even the self-consciously quaint.A. conservativeB. mysteriousC. originalD. unusual【答案】D67. The forest was very dry because of the dry spell.A. tree timeB. exploresC. draftD. drought.【答案】D68. The report sets out strict inspection producers to ensure that recommendations are properlyimplemented..A. made up of B. carried out C. put into operation D. charged with 【答案】B69. Your remittance is overdue.A. too largeB. lateC. canceledD. in the mail 【答案】B70. There are still some outdated prejudices lurking in the minds of individualsA. existingB. hidingC. remainingD. emerging【答案】B。
2014年同等学力英语真题
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Part I Oral Communication (10 points)Section ADirections:In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A，B and C, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks withone of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the AnswerSheet.Dialogue OneA. I thought you said there were three menB. They had been in there for about 5 minutesC. It‘s the other man I‘m talking aboutBurney:There were two men, I think. No, three. They ran into the bank and the one with the gun, the tall one, he runs up to the window, and starts shoutingsomething, I don‘t know, ―give me all your money ‖ and the other onePolice officer: 1 ？Burney:No, there were two men and a girl. 2 , the one carrying the suitcase, well, he goes up to the other guyPolice officer:The one with the gun?Burney:Yes, and he opens the suitcase and the cashier, well, she-well, all the other people behind the window-they hand over piles of money and the two menput it into the suitcase and they run out. It was 1:35. 3Dialogue TwoA. People today don‘t like thatB. I like a good storyC. They still make movies like thatSpeaker A:I like watching old movies and I think they are the best.Speaker B:I agree with you, even though they‘re in black and white. I think a good story is more important than color.Speaker A:And there was no violence in old movies.Speaker B:No, there wasn‘t 4 .Speaker A:They like lots of action.Speaker B: 5 .Speaker A:I like to see actors who are like real people.Speaker B:Like real people with real problemsSpeaker A: 6 .Speaker B:Yes, but they never make much money.Section BDirections:In this section there is one incomplete interview which has four blanks and four choices A, B, C and D, taken from the interview. Fill in each of the blanks with one ofthe choices to complete the interview and mark your answer on the ANSWERSHEET.A.I do a lot of research on the Internet tooB. I do a lot of my shopping on the net nowC. Of course they mail their friends endlesslyD. I document everythingInterviewer:Ms. Chen , can you tell us which pieces of technology are important to you ? Interviewee:Three things: my Sharp laptop; my iphone5;and my Olympus digital camera.__7___: the kids, art, buildings, clothes, scenes that catch my eyes as I walk past. Interviewer:What do you use your computer for?Interviewee:Well, I send emails all the time. But I do a lot of my design work on screen now and I can send my ideas straight to directors and producers.____8____---there are some fantastic sites around now.Interviewer:Who uses the computer at home?Interviewee:The kids use the computer all the time at home.___9____---and on top of that they are always texting on their mobile phones! They play computer games when theythink I or their father aren‘t looking!They don‘t like doing homework, of course,but there are some really good revision sites on theInternet .___10____-----15minutes for a whole supermarket ―visit‖! That feelsreally good.Part II Vocabulary (10 points)Directions:In this part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning ofthe sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.11. Conditions for the growth of this plant are optimum in early summer.A. most acceptableB. most expressiveC. most favoriteD. most desirable12. She often says her greatest happiness consists in helping the disadvantaged children.A. is proportionateB. is composed ofC. lies inD. relies on13. Now and in the future, we will live as free people, not in fear and never at the mercy of anyforeign powers.A. for the sake ofB. at the cost ofC. in the interest ofD. under the control of14. Public acceptance of rabbit as an economical source of protein depends on how aggressivelyproducers market it.A. vigorouslyB. rigorouslyC. efficientlyD. effectively15. Many New England communities do not permit the construction of a ―modernist‖ building,lest it alter their overall architectural integrity.A. in order thatB. for fear thatC. in case thatD. in spite that16. Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of what is conceived to bereality.A. impressionB. imaginationC. expressionD. presentation17. Television commercials have been under constant scrutiny for the last few years.A. reflectionB. examinationC. attackD. pressure18. The mayor has spent a handsome amount of time in his last term working to bring down thetax rate.A. plentyB. sufficientC. moderateD. considerable19. His poor performance may be attributed to the lack of motivation.A. focused onB. caused byC. viewed asD. taken for20. The new cut in interest rate is meant to promote domestic investmentA. obtainB. encourageC. publicizeD. advertisePart ⅢReading Comprehension (25 points)Section ADirections:In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and markyour answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneLast week, I read a story about a 34-year-old British woman who is extremely afraid of metalforks. She‘s been using plastic ones for 17 years because the sound of a fork rubbing against a plate gives her a panic attack.Strange, right? But she‘s not alone. While popular phobias （恐惧症）about snakes and spiders might get all of the attention, there are a wide variety of not-so-obvious horrors that make people nervous.While some phobias might seem a bit silly, they can cause serious emotional distress. She won‘t walk in certain parts of the city and runs screaming from the subway when one of these ―rats with wings‖ finds its way onto the platform. Another friend is disgusted with cheese. Once I saw her run away from a slice of it. So where does an irrational fear of cheese come from?Are phobias something we inherit from our genes or do we acquire these unusual anxieties over time?Ever since I can remember I have been unreasonably frightened of elevators. There was no terrible childhood experience and I am fine with confined spaces, but something about elevators makes me nervous. And so ,when my boyfriend and I found ourselves trapped in an elevator last year-because these sorts of things always happen eventually –I was anticipating the worst.While he gave me a suggestive eyebrow raise and proposed we ―take advantage of the situation,‖I began screaming uncontrollably. I was far from turned on by the whole facing my worst nightmare thing.However, after the fear subsided (消退) I realized that, yes, this was my greatest fear come true, and yet-it wasn‘t all that bad. Nervous and inconvenient maybe, but terrifying ? Not so much.Liberating yourself from a deep-seated phobia can be a long and difficult process, but sometimes it can be as simple as confronting it head on.21. The 34-year-old British woman is extremely afraid of metal forks because .A. she couldn‘t bear their sound on plateB. she is afraid that they may hurt herC. she has never used them beforeD. she has been injured by them before22. The phrase ―rats with wings‖ (Para.3) refers to .A. devilsB. exotic ratsC. pigeonsD. strange birds23. The author‘s fear of elevators is the result of .A. her dislike of being in closed spacesB. her terrible experienceC. her phobia for no reasonD. her nervousness of being alone24. After the fear subsided the author realized that .A. an elevator ride could be excitingB. it was not as horrible as she had thoughtC. her boyfriend‘s help was importantD. she could have had a good time with her boyfriend25. The purpose for the author to share her experience is to .A. introduce what strange fears people haveB. explain why people have strange fearsC. illustrate conquering a fear can be difficultD. encourage people to overcome their fearsPassage TwoThe American public‘s obsession with dieting has led to one of the most dangerous health misconceptions of all times. Many television ads, movies, magazine articles, and diet-food product labels would have consumers believe that carbohydrate(碳水化合物) are bad for the human body and that those who eat them will quickly become overweight. We are advised to avoid foods such as potatoes, rice and white bread and opt for meats and vegetables instead. Some companies promote this idea to encourage consumers to buy their ―carb-free‖ food products. But the truth is, the human body needs carbohydrates to function properly, and a body that relies on carbohydrates but is exhausted of this dietary element is not in good shape after all.Most foods that we consume on a daily basis like potatoes and rice are loaded with carbohydrates. Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates have many health benefits; some fight diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and others help to prevent cancer and stroke. Cutting these foods out of your diet may deprive your body of the many health benefits of carbohydrates.One of the best benefits of carbohydrates is their ability to help to maintain the health of our organs, tissues, and cells. Scientific studies have shown that one type of carbohydrate called fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. Carbohydrates also contain antioxidants(抗氧化剂), which protect the body‘s cells from harmful particles with the potential to cause cancer.This does not mean that the human body can survive on a diet composed entirely of carbohydrates. We also need certain percentages of proteins and fats to maintain healthy bodies. But carbohydrates certainly should not be avoided altogether. In fact, the food pyramid, the recommended basis of a healthy diet, shows that a person should consume six to eleven servings of breads and grains, as well as three to four servings each of fruits and vegetables—all carbohydrate-containing foods. It is easy to see why cutting carbohydrates out of a person‘s diet is not a good idea.The only way to know what is truly healthy for your own body is to talk to a nutritionist or dietician, who can help you choose foods that are right for you as well as guide you toward a proper exercise program for weight loss, or muscle gain. These professionals will never tell you to cut out carbohydrates entirely! The bottom line listen to the experts, not the advertisers!26. As is used in Paragraph 1, the word ―exhausted‖ most possibly means__________.A. startledB. starvingC. derivedD. deprived27. According to the author, advertisers who sell ―carb-free‖ products___________.A. value consumers‘ well-beingB. are not telling the truthC. offer healthy optionsD. are responsible for obesity28. Which of the following is NOT one of the health benefits of carbohydrates?A. prevention of strokeB. prevention of cancerC. prevention of fiber reductionD. prevention of heart disease29. It can be inferred from the passage that a healthy diet _____________.A. is low in carbohydrates and high in proteins and fatsB. contains equal amounts of carbohydrates and proteinsC. needs enough proteins but no fat for us to maintain energyD. is balanced between carbohydrates, and proteins and fats30. The main purpose of the passage is to ______________.A. describe the variety carbohydratesB. explain how to live a healthy lifeC. promote more physical exerciseD. advocate a healthy dietPassage ThreeOf all the lessons taught by the financial crisis, the most personal has been that Americans aren‘t so good at money-management. We take out home loans we can‘t afford. We run up sky-high credit-card debt. We don‘t save nearly enough for retirement.In response, supporters of financial-literacy education are moving with renewed enthusiasm. School districts in states such as New Jersey and Illinois are adding money-management courses to their curriculums. The Treasury and Education departments are sending lesson plans to high schools and encouraging students to compete in the National Financial Capability Challenge that begins in March.Students with top scores on that exam will receive certificates-but chances for long-term benefits are slim. As it turns out, there is little evidence that traditional efforts to boost financial know-how help students make better decisions outside the classroom. Even as thefinancial-literacy movement has gained steam over the past decade, scores have been falling on tests that measure how well students learn about things such as budgeting, credit cards, insurance and investments. A recent survey of college students conducted for the Jump Start Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy found that students who‘d had a personal-finance or money-management course in high school scored no better than those who hadn‘t.―We need to figure out how to do this the right way,‖ says Lewis Mandell, a professor at the University of Washington who after 15 years of studying financial-literacy programs has come to the conclusion that current methods don‘t work. A growing number of researchers and educators agree that a more radical approach is needed. They advocate starting financial education a lot earlier than high school, putting real money and spending decisions into kids‘ hands and talking openly about the emotions and social influences tied to how we spend.Other initiatives are tackling such real-world issues as the commercial and social pressures that affect purchasing decisions. Why exactly do you want those expensive brand-name shoes so badly? ―It takes confidence to take a stand and to think differently,‘ says Jeroo Billimoria, founder of Aflatoun, a nonprofit whose curriculum, used in more than 30 countries, aims to help kids get a leg up in their financial lives. ―This goes beyond money and savings.‖31. The financial-literacy education is intended to_______.A. renew Americans‘ enthusiasm about money-managementB. increase Americans‘ awareness of the financial crisisC. help Americans to overcome the financial crisisD. enable Americans to manage money wisely32. According to the author, the National Financial Capability Challenge will be_______.A. ineffectiveB. rewardingC. costlyD. well-received33. By saying that ―the financial-literacy movement has gained steam‖(Para.3),the author meansthat the movement_______.A. has received much criticismB. has been regarded as imaginativeC. has been more and more popularD. has gone through financial difficulties34. Lewis Mandell suggests that we should figure out how to______.A. manage money in a more efficient wayB. carry out financial-literacy education properlyC. improve the social awareness of financial educationD. help students score better in money-management courses35. Jeroo Billimoria is most likely to agree that commercial and social pressures make one‘spurchasing decisions_______.A. acceptableB. difficultC. feasibleD. unwisePassage FourCheating is nothing new. But today, educators and administrators are finding that instances of academic dishonesty on the part of students have become more frequent—and are less likely to be punished—than in the past. Cheating appears to have gained acceptance among good and poor students alike.Why is student cheating on the rise? No one really knows. Some blame the trend on a general loosening of moral values among today‘s youth. Others have attributed increase cheating to the fact that today‘s youth are far more pragmatic (实用主义的)than their more idealistic predecessors. Whereas in the late sixties and early seventies, students were filled with visions about changing the world, today‘s students feel great pressure to conform and succeed. In interviews with students at high schools and colleges around the country, both young men and women said that cheating had become easy. Some suggested they did it out of spite for teachers they did not respect. Others looked at it as a game. Only if they were caught, some said, would they feel guilty. ―People are competitive,‖said a second-year college student named Anna, from Chicago. There‘s an underlying fear. If you don‘t do well, your life is going to be ruined. The pressure is not only from parents and friends but from oneself. To achieve. To succeed. It‘s almost as though we have to outdo other people to achieve our own goals.Edward Wynne, a magazine editor, blames the rise in academic dishonesty on the schools. He claims that administrators and teachers have been too hesitant to take action. Dwight Huber, chairman of the English department at Amarillo, sees the matter differently, blaming the rise in cheating on the way students are evaluated. ―I would cheat if I felt I was being cheated,‖Mr. Huber said. He feels that as long as teachers give short-answer tests rather than by how well they can put information together, students will try to beat the system. ―The concept of cheating is based on the false assumption that the system is legitimate and there is something wrong with the individuals who are doing it,‖ he said. ―That‘s too easy an answer. We‘ve got to start looking at the system.‖36. Educators are finding that students who cheat __________.A. have poor academic recordsB. are more likely to be punished than beforeC. tend to be dishonest in later yearsD. are not only those academically weak37. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Students do not cheat on essay tests.B. Students‘ cheating has deep social roots.C. Punishment is an effective method to stop cheating.D. Reform in the testing system will eliminate cheating.38. Which of the following points of view would Mr. Huber agree with?A. Parents must take responsibility for the rise in cheating.B. Punishment for cheaters should be severe in this country.C. Students who cheat should be expelled from school.D. Cheating would be reduced through an educational reform.39. The expression ―the individual‖ (the last paragraph) refers to _________.A. teachersB. parentsC. students who cheatD. school administrators40. The passage mainly discusses________.A. people‘s tolerance of students‘ cheatingB. the decline of moral standards of today‘s youthC. factors leading to academic dishonestyD. ways to eliminate academic dishonestySection BDirections:In this section, you are required to read several excerpts from newspapers and / or magazines. These excerpts are followed by five questions or unfinished statements,,each with four suggested answers A , B , C and D . Choose the best answer and markyour answer on the ANSWER SHEET.One of the central principles of raising kids in America is that parents should be actively involved in their children‘s education: meeting with teachers, volunteering at school, helping with homework, and doing a hundred other things that few working parents have time for. These obligations are so baked into American values that few parents stop to ask whether they‘re worth the effort.Until this January, few researchers did, either. In the largest-ever study of how parental involvement affects academic achievement, Keith Robinson and Angel L. Harris, two sociology professors at Duke, found that mostly it doesn‘t. The researchers combed through nearly three decades‘worth of surveys of American parents and tracked 63 different measures of parental participation in kids‘academic lives, from helping them with homework, to talking with them about college plans. In an attempt to show whether the kids of more-involved parents improved over time, the researchers indexed these measures to children‘s academic performance, including test scores in reading and math.What they found surprised them. Most measurable forms of parental involvement seem toyield few academic dividends for kids, or even to backfire （适得其反）—regardless of a parent‘s race, class, or level of education.Do you review your daughter‘s homework every night? Robinson and Harris‘s data show that this won‘t help her score higher on standardized tests. Once kids enter middle school, parental help with homework can actually bring test scores down, an effect Robinson says could be caused by the fact that many parents may have forgotten, or never truly understood, the material their children learn in school.While Robinson and Harris largely disproved that assumption, they did find a handful of habits that make a difference, such as reading aloud to young kids (fewer than half of whom are read to daily) and talking with teenagers about college plans. But these interventions don‘t take place at school or in the presence of teachers, where policy makers have the most influence —they take place at home.Comment 1Basically the choice is whether one wants to let kids to be kids. Persistent parental involvement and constantly communicating to the kids on what the parents want consciously or unconsciously would help the kids grow up or think like the parents sooner than otherwise.Comment 2It also depends on the kid. Emotional and social maturity have a lot to do with success in college and in life. Some kids may have the brains and are bored by high school, but that doesn‘t mean they are ready for college or the work place.Comment 3The article doesn‘t clearly define ―helping‖, but I understood it as actually assisting children in the exercises (e.g. helping them to solve a math problem) and/or reviewing their work for accuracy rather than simply making sure they‘ve completed their work. I think the latter is more helpful than the former. I would also certainly hope that no study would discourage parents from monitoring their children‘s performance!41. The word ―they‖ (Para. 1) refers to ______.A. principlesB. studiesC. obligationsD. values42. What is the main conclusion of the Robinson and Harris study?A. Parental involvement may not necessarily benefit children.B. The kids of more-involved parents improve over time.C. Schools should communicate with parents regularly.D. Parental involvement works better with low-achievers.43. Comment 1 suggests that ______.A. kids should be kids after allB. parents should leave their children aloneC. persistent parental involvement is a mustD. parent may influence children‘s thinking44. The write of Comment 2 would probably agree that _______.A. getting ready for college is an emotional processB. high intelligence does not guarantee successC. high school is often boring in the U.S.D. social maturity is sufficient to achieve success in life45. Which of the following parental helps will the writer of Comment 3 consider proper?A. Monitoring kids‘ class performance.B. Reviewing kids‘ homework for accuracy.C. Making sure kids have finished their work.D. Assisting kids in their exercises.Part ⅣCloze (10 points)Directions: In this part, there is a passage with ten blanks. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark your answeron the ANSWER SHEET.Ironically, a student finds that we‘re awful gift-givers precisely because we spend too much time trying to be considerate. We imagine our friends 46 a gift that is impressive, expensive, and sentimental. We imagine the look of happiness and surprise on their faces and the warmth we feel 47 . But there‘s something that the most sentimental gift-givers tend not to think too much about: 48 the gift is practical in the first place.49 , practicality seems like an enemy of great gift giving. Beautiful jewelry, lovely watches, perfect rugs, finely crafted kitchen hardware: These things 50 great gifts because they communicate something beyond practicality. They communicate that the giver cares, But do the receivers care? Often, no. ―Gift receivers would be 51 if givers gave them exactly what they requested 52 attempting to be ‗thoughtful and considerate‘ by buying gifts they did not explicitly request‖to surprise them, the researchers write. Their clever paper asks givers and receivers to 53 gifts from two perspectives: desirability (e.g. the cost of a coffee maker) and feasibility (e.g. the 54 of the coffee maker). Across several experiments, they find that givers consistently give gifts based on desirability and receivers 55 favor gifts based on feasibility.46. A. opened B. have opened C. opening D. to open47. A. in return B. in place C. in turn D. in person48. A. How B. Why C. When D. Whether49. A. In many cases B. In many ways C. To sum up D. To be sure50. A. take up B. make for C. lead to D. work out51. A. surprised B. happy C. more surprised D. happier52. A. but for B. as to C. rather than D. regardless of53. A. measure B. select C. classify D. decide54. A. ease B. cost C. quality D. look55. A. continuously B. nevertheless C. whereas D. unexpectedlyPart Ⅴ Text Completion (20 points)Directions: In this part there are three short texts. For each text, you should first fill in the blankin the choices A, B, C ，and D with the best answer provided in the rectangle. Then,complete the text itself by filling in each of the blanks with the completed A, B, C (orD). Write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Text OnePhrases ：A. and understandably 56B. that the companies that 57 want moneyC. that could be spent 58Children are a special target of advertisers, 59 . Young people are shopping andspending more than ever before. Researchers suggest that children who are highly involved in consumer culture are more prone to childhood depression and anxiety and have worse relationships with their parents. They said: ―You cannot totally protect your kids from advertising because it is everywhere. So you can explain to your kids that advertisers have an agenda and 60 . They don ‘t have our best interests in mind‖.They also suggest that family should watch very little television. You can fill the time61 with other activities, such as reading and playing games together.Text TwoPhrases ：A. 62 the wages of average familiesB. 63 the reach of most AmericansC. 64 young people to collegeA research group in California has released a ―national report card on highereducation.‖ The report says the price of college has increased more than four hundredA. soB. watching TVC. hire thempercent since 1982. Costs have climbed much faster than other prices—65 . The group warns that a continuation of these trends would put higher education 66 . And it would mean greater debt for those who do go to college. The report also expressed concern that the United States is losing its leadership in 67 .Text ThreePhrases：A. from 68 its feathersB. would be difficult to 69C. it 70 couldD. enabling the bird to 71The emperor penguin traps air in its feathers. Not only does this insulate the bird against extreme cold but it also enables it to move two or three times faster than 72 . How? Marine biologists have suggested that it does so by releasing tiny air bubbles 73 . As these bubbles are released, they reduce friction on the surface of the penguin‘s wings,74 .Interestingly, engineers have been studying ways to make ships go faster by using bubbles to reduce friction against their hulls(船身). However, researchers acknowledge that further investigation is challenging because ― the complexity of penguin‘s wings 75 .‖。
2014年同等学力申硕英语考试真题及答案
2014年同等学力申硕英语考试真题及答案全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12014 National Grade Special Examination for Postgraduates (English) Questions and AnswersSection I: Vocabulary and GrammarPart A: Vocabulary and Structure1. After the new railway line _________, the small village________ by tourists.A. has been open; has been visitedB. will be open; will be visitedC. is open; is visitedD. was open; has visited2. “I must apologize for my mistake,” said the manager. “It ______ not happen again.”A. willB. shouldD. would3. We knew so little about the causes of cancer that for many years treatment was mainly _______ at relieving the pain and suffering of patients.A. aimedB. attemptedC. directedD. intended4. The cardinal rule of camping in the wilderness is to leave no trace ________ you have been there.A. so thatB. now thatC. thanD. that5. The firemen were ______ about how the fire started, and were investigating the matter.A. arbitraryC. puzzledD. sensitivePart B: Sentence Completion6. The sample submitted to the lab was so ______ that it was difficult to measure accurately.7. After ________ in the storm for several hours, the rescue team finally found the missing hikers.8. Instead of being ________ about the future, we should focus on the present and make the most of our opportunities.Answer Key:1. C2. D3. A4. D5. C6. concentrated7. battling8. apprehensiveSection II: Reading ComprehensionPassage 1According to the passage, what are some potential benefits of artificial intelligence?A. Increased efficiency in the workplaceB. Improved decision-making processesC. Enhanced healthcare servicesD. All of the abovePassage 2What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of combating climate changeB. The role of renewable energy sources in reducing pollutionC. The potential benefits of transitioning to a low-carbon economyD. The challenges of implementing sustainable energy solutionsPassage 3Which of the following statements about the importance of sleep is supported by the passage?A. Regular sleep patterns can improve memory and cognitive functionB. Lack of sleep can contribute to a higher risk of chronic health conditionsC. The body undergoes important processes during sleep that aid in overall well-beingD. All of the aboveAnswer Key:Passage 1: DPassage 2: CPassage 3: DOverall, the 2014 National Grade Special Examination for Postgraduates tested a range of vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension skills. Candidates were required to demonstrate their understanding and ability to analyze various topics in English.篇22014年同等学力申硕英语考试真题及答案Section I Use of EnglishRead the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)It is common belief that money can’t buy happiness. However, some psychologists and economists believe that there is a strong 1 between money and happiness. They argue that happiness is related to income, but the 2 is not very strong. According to them, a person’s well-being increases with income up to a certain point, but the benefits of having more money level off afterwards.Do higher incomes result in greater happiness? In 3 with most previous studies, a research 4 by economists Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton in 2010 found that money does have an effect on people’s emotional well-being, but the effect 5 off at a relatively low level of income. They found that after an annual income of $75,000, people did not report greater levels of happiness. Nevertheless, the same study showed that higher incomes do continue to improve people’s life satisfaction.So what conclusions can be drawn from this study? It seems that happiness and life satisfaction are two different 6 . While a higher income may not lead to greater happiness per se, it can result in a greater sense of life satisfaction. In other words, people with higher incomes are more satisfied with their lives, even if they are not necessarily happier on a day-to-day basis.In conclusion, while money may not be able to buy happiness, it can certainly contribute to a greater sense of life satisfaction. It is important to 7 that money is not the only factor that influences happiness and well-being. Factors such as health, relationships, and personal fulfillment are also important determinants of a person’s overall sense of happiness.1. A. contrast B. connection C. confusion D. relationship2. A. correlation B. contradiction C. difference D. interaction3. A. regard B. contrast C. relation D. line4. A. conducted B. developed C. devised D. carried5. A. levels B. fades C. compounds D. sets6. A. concepts B. theories C. ideas D. themes7. A. remind B. recall C. remember D. mentionAnswer:1. D2. A3. B4. A5. B6. A7. CSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections: For each of the following passages, there are several questions and each question has 4 choices. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question. (20 points)Passage 1Have you ever found yourself addicted to your smartphone? With the convenience of modern technology, it is easy to become reliant on our phones for a variety of tasks such as communication, navigation, and entertainment. However, this reliance can quickly turn into an addiction if not managed properly.One common sign of smartphone addiction is the constant need to check one’s phone for updates, messages, or notifications. This behavior can be disruptive in social situations and may impact one’s ability to focus on tasks. Additionally, excessive phone usage has been linked to problems such as poor sleep quality, lower attention span, and decreased social interactions.To combat smartphone addiction, it is important to set boundaries and limits on phone usage. This may include turning off notifications, scheduling regular breaks from phone use, or even implementing a “digital detox” where one abstains from using their phone for a period of time. By taking steps to reduce phone usage and prioritize face-to-face interactions, individuals can break free from the cycle of smartphone addiction.1. According to the passage, what is a common sign of smartphone addiction?A. Relying on smartphones for communicationB. Checking one’s phone constantly for updatesC. Using smartphones for navigation and entertainmentD. Managing phone usage properly2. How can smartphone addiction impact individuals?A. Increase in attention spanB. Enhancement of social interactionsC. Improvement in sleep qualityD. Decrease in focus on tasks3. What is a suggested method for combating smartphone addiction?A. Increasing phone usageB. Turning off notificationsC. Using smartphones in social situationsD. Prioritizing phone use over face-to-face interactionsAnswer:1. B2. D3. BPassage 2The rise of social media platforms has revolutionized the way people connect and interact with each other. From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram, these platforms offer a convenient way to stay connected with friends and family, share updates and photos, and engage with a wider audience.However, the use of social media has raised concerns about its impact on mental health. Studies have shown that excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. This can be attributed to factors such as the constant comparison to others’ lives, the pressure to maintainan online persona, and the fear of missing out on social events and activities.Despite these negative effects, social media can also have positive impacts on mental health. For some individuals, social media serves as a support system, allowing them to connect with like-minded individuals and seek help and advice. Additionally, social media can offer a sense of community and belonging, especially for those who may feel isolated or marginalized in their offline lives.In conclusion, while social media can have both positive and negative effects on mental health, it is important for individuals to be aware of their usage and its impact on their well-being. By practicing mindfulness and setting boundaries on social media use, individuals can maximize the benefits of social media while minimizing its negative effects.4. What impact has social media had on the way people connect and interact with each other?A. Decrease in social connectionsB. Rise in face-to-face interactionsC. Revolutionization of communicationD. Disconnection from friends and family5. What negative effects of social media are mentioned in the passage?A. Feelings of anxiety and depressionB. Increase in social connectionsC. Upliftment of mental healthD. Support system for individuals6. How can individuals maximize the benefits of social media?A. Engaging in constant comparison to othersB. Practicing mindfulness and setting boundariesC. Maintaining an online personaD. Feeling isolated in offline livesAnswer:4. C5. A6. BPart BDirections: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. (10 points)The Benefits of GardeningGardening is a popular activity that offers a wide range of benefits for individuals of all ages. From providing fresh produce to promoting physical activity and reducing stress, gardening can have a positive impact on one’s overall well-being.One of the main benefits of gardening is the opportunity to grow one’s own fruits and vegetables. By planting and tending to a garden, individuals can enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting their own produce and incorporating it into their meals. This not only promotes a healthy diet but also encourages a deeper appreciation for the food we eat.In addition to the physical benefits, gardening is also known to have mental health benefits. The act of gardening can be a relaxing and therapeutic activity that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Spending time outdoors in nature and working with plants can have a calming effect on the mind and promote a sense of peace and well-being.Moreover, gardening can also promote physical activity and overall fitness. Tasks such as planting, weeding, and watering require physical exertion and movement, which can help individuals stay active and maintain their health. Gardening is alow-impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by individuals of all fitness levels.Overall, gardening is a beneficial and rewarding hobby that can improve one’s physical health, men tal well-being, and overall quality of life. Whether gardening in a small backyard or a community garden, individuals can experience the joys and benefits of cultivating their own plants and reap the rewards of a greener and healthier lifestyle.7. What is one of the main benefits of gardening mentioned in the passage?8. How can gardening benefit one’s mental health?9. What physical benefits does gardening provide?Answer:7. The opportunity to grow one’s own fruits and vegetables.8. Gardening can be a relaxing and therapeutic activity that helps reduce stress and anxiety.9. Gardening can promote physical activity and overall fitness by requiring physical exertion and movement.篇32014 Postgraduate English Test Questions and Answers for Equivalent CandidatesPart I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1:There is a Bengali proverb which says that even a book-stall attracts a crowd. Newspapers are the first draft of history. When you receive a letter or a message do you not read it immediately? This illustrates the enormous power of the printed word. Books are the only true medium of communication of thought in the world. When you feel lonely your book will become your friend and comfort you.1. According to the Bengali proverb mentioned in the passage, ______.A. a book-stall attracts a crowd because people are curiousB. people like to read standing upC. everyone likes to gather at a book-stallD. books exert a strong attraction on people2. According to the passage, _______ are the only true medium of communication of thought in the world.A. radio and televisionB. letters and messagesC. newspapers and magazinesD. books3. According to the passage, described above, ______.A. a book-stall is preferable to a newspaperB. newspapers are of little valueC. the printed word is powerfulD. books are never boringPassage 2:‘Mental illness’ refers to a wide assortment of m ental health conditions—disorders that affect your mood, thinking, and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictivebehaviors. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time. But a mental health concern becomes a mental illness when signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function.4. According to the passage, mental illness refers to ______.A. common mental health concernsB. disorders that do not affect behaviorC. a wide variety of mental health conditionsD. mood and behavior problems only5. In the passage, mental health concerns become mental illnesses when ______.A. they cause frequent stress and affect functionB. they are not treated properlyC. they have not yet been studiedD. they only relate to mood problems6. The passage suggests that _______.A. mental health concerns are not seriousB. addictive behaviors are not considered mental illnessesC. everyone experiences mental health concerns at some pointD. depression is not a mental illnessPassage 3:The most enjoyable museums in the world are hands-on, interactive, and engaging. You don't just look at the exhibits, you also touch, feel, and sometimes, even taste them. Naturally, these museums are especially popular with children.7. According to the passage, the most enjoyable museums in the world ______.A. are hands-on and interactiveB. focus on looking at exhibitsC. are not popular with childrenD. are located all over the place8. The passage suggests that the museums described ______.A. are only for adultsB. are not interactiveC. do not allow you to touch exhibitsD. engage all of your senses9. Children are especially drawn to these museums because they ______.A. are boring and uninterestingB. are not hands-on or interactiveC. only focus on looking at exhibitsD. allow them to touch, feel, and taste exhibitsPart II Vocabulary (10%)Directions: There are 20 sentences in this section. Each sentence has 4 underlined words or phrases. Choose the one that is closest in meaning to the underlined part.10. The research firm is known for its innovative approach to problem-solving.A. traditionalB. freshC. expensiveD. frustrating11. The company was fined for violating environmental regulations.A. followingB. ignoringC. supportingD. reforming12. His persistent efforts paid off in the end.A. regularB. continuedC. suddenD. spontaneous13. The police arrested the suspect on suspicion of robbery.A. accusationB. doubtC. involvementD. escape14. The ambassador conducted negotiations with the foreign delegation.B. ledC. mediatedD. canceled15. The new law will be implemented next week.A. enforcedB. proposedC. postponedD. revised16. She is always bragging about her accomplishments.A. humbleB. exaggeratingC. boastingD. hiding17. His excessive drinking has been causing concern among his friends.A. moderateC. regularD. extreme18. The city skyline is dominated by tall skyscrapers.A. surroundedB. characterizedC. overwhelmedD. influenced19. The dress designer uses a variety of fabrics in her creations.A. designsB. patternsC. materialsD. colors20. The new plan will have a significant impact on the environment.A. positiveB. negativeD. minor21. It's important to maintain a healthy work-life balance.A. improveB. achieveC. keepD. lose22. Her contagious laughter brightened up the room.A. hilariousB. infectiousC. suddenD. fake23. The company is facing fierce competition from its rivals.A. friendlyB. intenseC. casualD. distant24. The ancient ruins contain a treasure trove of historical artifacts.A. wealthB. assortmentC. collectionD. discovery25. His fiery speech ignited a revolution in the country.A. passionateB. hatefulC. calmD. aggressive26. The artist's abstract paintings are open to interpretation.A. criticismB. understandingC. explanationD. judgment27. They are discussing the logistics of organizing the event.A. detailsB. expensesC. challengesD. possibilities28. The company decided to diversify its product range.A. decreaseB. expandC. modifyD. limit29. The professor's lectures are always enlightening and informative.A. boringB. inspiringC. confusingD. educational30. The new software is compatible with most operating systems.A. includedB. connectedC. suitableD. popularPart III Cloze Test (15%)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.There are many ways to__(31)__ stress, but one strategy is to “embrace the stress.” Instead of running from it, __(32)__ [A] it motivates you. The __(33)__ [B] answer is that stress can help you do better, but it all depends __(34)__ [C] your attitude. If you_(35)_ [D] that stress is bad, it will only make you feel worse. A __(36)__ [A] study by scientists shows that people who were told “stress is good for you” __(37)__ [B] better on tests compared to those who weren’t given the __(38)__ [C] message. They found that stress could help you in situations where you __(39)___ [D] quick thinking. This is because you r body’s stress response can be used to __(40)__ [A] you perform at your peak. If you’re in a __(41)__ [B] situation, rather than letting the stress overwhelm you, __(42)__ [C] embracing it will help you cope.__(43)__ [D] prove that the stress hormone cortisol can be helpful if you believe that it is. __(44)__ [A] study from the University of Buffalo, New York, found that __(45)__ [B] who viewed stress as debilitating had __(46)__ [C] health risks, while those who __(47)__ [D] it as a natural response showed better health outcomes.31. A. release32. A. if33. A. right34. A. in35. A. admit36. A. recent37. A. did38. A. same39. A. need40. A. let41. A. danger42. A. owning43. A. The44. A. Another45. A. crew46. A. higher47. A. definePart IV Error Detection (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts. Select the part that is incorrect.48. A new research has (A) shown that people (B) who take regular (C) naps tend to be (D) more creative.49. After presenting the (A) project, the company's (B) sales team felt contented (C) with their effort (D).50. The cooperation between the two (A) companies have resulted (B) in a successful (C) marketing campaign (D).51. The professor emphasized (A) the importance of (B) regular attendance (C) in order to pass (D) the course.52. She is an experienced (A) and dedicated (B) employee, who is (C) always willing to (D) help her colleagues.Part V Writing (35%)Write an essay of about 500 words on the topic: "The Importance of Education in Modern Society."Answers:1. D2. D3. C4. C5. A6. C7. A8. D9. D10. B11. A12. B13. A14. B15. A16. C17. D18. B19. C20. C21. C22. B23. B24. C25. A26. C27. A28. B29. D30. C31. A33. A34. C35. A36. A37. B38. C39. D40. A41. A42. C43. D44. A45. B46. C47. D48. A50. B51. D52. DThe Importance of Education in Modern SocietyEducation plays a crucial role in modern society, shaping individuals' lives and influencing the development of nations. It is the key to unlocking opportunities, broadening perspectives, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions. In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of education cannot be overstated.Firstly, education provides individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in various aspects of life. From acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills to advanced specialized knowledge, education equips individuals with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the modern world. It enables people to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to new challenges, making them valuable contributors to society.Additionally, education fosters personal growth and development, allowing individuals to discover their interests,passions, and potential. Through exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences, education encourages lifelong learning and self-improvement. It promotes creativity, innovation, and intellectual curiosity, enriching individuals' lives and enhancing their personal fulfillment.Furthermore, education is essential for promoting social cohesion, equality, and economic prosperity. By providing individuals with equal access to quality education, societies can achieve greater social mobility, reduce inequality, and promote social justice. Education empowers individuals from all backgrounds to fulfill their aspirations, contribute to their communities, and participate meaningfully in society.In conclusion, education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of progress in modern society. By investing in education, individuals, communities, and nations can unlock untapped potential, promote inclusive development, and build a brighter future for generations to come. The transformative power of education is undeniable, shaping the world we live in and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow.。
2014年同等学力人员申请硕士学位模拟试题(英语)老师版
2014年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试（模拟试卷）ENGLISH QUALIFICATION TESTFOR MASTER-DEGREE APPLICANTSPart 1 Oral Communication (15 minutes 10 points)Section A:Directions: In this section, there are two dialogues between two speakers , each has three blanks and three choices marked A,B, and C taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with the choices to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Dialogue OneA. It was very exciting, wasn‟t it?B. Always the same old thing.C. But I thought it was boring.A. What did you think of the movie?B. I thought it was gorgeous! I loved it!A. You did? (1) __________c______________.B. Why? What didn‟t you like about it?A. For one thing, there was too much violence in it, always fighting and killing!B. But it was just an action movie!A. And the story was silly too. (2)_________b_____________.B. Well, you see, the stories are always simple in those movies.A. What did you like about it?B. (3)____________a_________________ And I like the movie star. The young guys are crazy about her!Dialogue TwoA.just trade it inB.listen upC.first things firstA.Well, _____b_________, Jerry, you‟ve got to start thinking to change it now.B. But you know it would cost much to buy a new one.A: You could buy a new car, or _______a__________ and buy a second hand.B: Which means, we‟re up against a big decision, aren‟t we? Well, I am not sure, but if I trade it in, I will have to check out some used cars right now.A.Treat me a drink and I can help you choose one.B: Will you? Oh, thank you so much! But, ________c__________, I will go check up my budget and make sure if everything is all right.Section B:Directions: In this section, there is an interview between two speakers , which has four blanks and four choices marked A,B, C and D taken from the interview. Fill in each of the blanks with the choices to complete the interview. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.A.I saw a piece of news about womenB. As a resultC. men have a hard time going out with womenD. That is right.A: ________a_____________ who are earning more money than males. What do you think about that?B: Oh, I think ____________c______________ who earn more than them because there‟s this stereotype that men should make more money than females.A: ________d____________. According to the news, between 30% and 40% of women earn more money than their spouses. And by the year 2030, the average woman in this country is expected to outearn the average man.B: What are the possible reasons for this?A: Well, there are educational trends; many more women are receiving higher education now than before. ______b_________, there are also more women entering the workforce.Part II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points)Directions: In this section there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.11．Betty was offended because she felt that her friends had ignored her purposefully at the party.A．desperately B．definitelyC．deliberately D．decisively12．Janet couldn‟t work out why the rescue team didn‟t get his message on time.A．carry out B．break upC．figure out D．put out13．The researchers have come up with numerous explanations to justify their failures．A．lead to B．charge for C．call for D．account for14．They sent in a recommendation letter shortly after they applied to Harvard for the postdoctoral program.A. recentlyB. soonC. latelyD. posthumously15. The chairman made an exhilarating speech at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting, which encouraged the sportsmen greatly.A. vigorousB. tediousC. flatD. harsh16．Life is more important than the pressures and stresses that we place on ourselves over work and other commitments.A．appointments B．arrangementsC．obligations D．devotions17．She said that the medicine the doctor gave her brought relief to his headache. A. eased B. rescued C. promoted D. diagnosed18．Today‟s movie features Tom Cruise as the leading actor, who has attracted millions of fans to watch his Mission Impossible series.A．describes B．characterizes C．manifests D．professes 19．In this glorious season, Kobe Bryant has harvested great honor and recognition around the world.A. benefitedB. flourishedC. acquiredD. required 20．Long-term use of the drugs can ultimately alter the patient‟s motor skills and personality.A. divertB. exhaustC. exchangeD. affectPart III Reading Comprehension (45 minutes, 25 points)Section ADirections: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 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.Text 1When Patricia Weathers's son Michael had problems in his first-grade class, a school psychologist told the mother he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and needed to be medicated with stimulants. If not, he would be sent to a special education facility near his school. Confused and frightened, Weathers says she consented to put Michael on Ritalin, a commonly used stimulant that doctors prescribe to decrease the symptoms of ADHD - restlessness, disorganization, hyperactivity. But Michael exhibited negative effects from the drug, such as social withdrawal. Instead of spotting the side effects, Weathers says, school officials again pressured her back to the psychiatrist's office, where Michael's diagnosis was changed to social anxiety disorder and an antidepressant prescribed. Finally, says Weathers, "I saw that the medicines were making Michael psychotic, so I stopped giving them to him." When she stopped the medicine, the school reported her to state child protective services for child abuse.Though charges were dropped, the Weathers case has become a symbol of the boiling controversy surrounding ADHD, treatment for it, and the subjective diagnostic tests that some critics say has led to an overuse of stimulants in schools. According to testimony given before Congress in 2000, ADHD diagnosis in children grew from 150,000 in 1970 to 6 million in 2000, representing 12 to 13 percent of US schoolchildren.On the one hand, a recent study by National Institute of Mental Health, published in April, confirmed long-held assumptions that consistent use of stimulants mildly suppresses children's growth - at an average rate of about an inch over the course of two years, in addition to weight loss in some children. At the same time, another part of the same study gave the use of medication a boost when it comes to the treatment of ADHD. The study showed that strict behavioral rules, used without drugs, were not as successful as treatments involving stimulants. They suppressed ADHD symptoms in 34 percent of the children tracked over a two-year period, while medication worked in 56 percent of cases.Yet if the study was reassuring to some who work with children, it was alarming to others. "The study helps prove that the country is only hearing half the story about ADHD," says William Frankenberger, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, who has been studying ADHD for almost two decades. "If these medicines suppress growth, you have to ask what else they are doing that we can't measure."21.It can be inferred from the text that kids with ADHD are often[A] allergic to medicines.[B] absent-minded in class.[C] afraid of meeting strangers.[D] anxious about seeing the doctor.22.Weathers stopped giving the medicine to her son because[A] she sensed the side effects of the medicine.[B] the doctor prescribed another new treatment.[C] the school psychologist advised against using it.[D] she was charged with abusing her son physically.23.The figures in Paragraph 2 indicate[A] the overuse of anti-ADHD medicines on schoolchildren.[B] the sharp drop of child-abuse cases in schools and families.[C] the total loss of confidence in school doctors among parents.[D] the drastic growth of ADHD symptoms observed among children.24. The study by National Institute of Mental Health suggested that[A] the use of medicine was effective in treating ADHD.[B] kids on medication of stimulants tended to grow a lot.[C] it was more successful to discipline children with ADHD.[D] kids would put on weight quickly after receiving medication.25.The Wisconsin professor’s conce rn was that[A] the government would not take actions to suppress ADHD.[B] the anti-ADHD medicines might have more serious side effects.[C] teachers and doctors at school might neglect the kids with ADHD.[D] parents with ADHD kids could be discouraged by the study results.Text 2Pretty in pink: adult women do not remember being so obsessed with the colour, yet it is pervasive in our young girls‟ lives. It is not that pink intrinsically bad, but it is a tiny slice of the rainbow and, though it may celebrate girlhood in one way, it also repeatedly and firmly fused girls‟ identity to appearance. Then it presents that connection, even among two-year-olds, between girls as not only innocent but as evidence of innocence. Looking around, despaired at the singular lack of imagination about girls‟ lives and interests.Girls' attraction to pink may seem unavoidable, somehow encoded in their DNA, but according to Jo Paoletti, an associate professor of American Studies, it's not. Children were not colour-coded at all until the early 20th century: in the era before domestic washing machines all babies wore white as a practical matter, since the only way of getting clothes clean was to boil them. What's more, both boys and girls wore what were thought of as gender-neutral dresses. When nursery colours were introduced, pink was actually considered the more masculine colour, a pastel version of red, which was associated with strength. Blue, with its intimations of the Virgin Mary, constancy and faithfulness, symbolised femininity. It was not until the mid-1980s, when amplifying age and sex differences became a dominant children's marketing strategy, that pink fully came into its own, when it began to seem innately attractive togirls, part of what defined them as female, at least for the first few critical years.I had not realised how profoundly marketing trends dictated our perception of what is natural to kids, including our core beliefs about their psychological development. Take the toddler. I assumed that phase was something experts developed after years of research into children's behaviour: wrong. Turns out, according to Daniel Cook, a historian of childhood consumerism, it was popularised as a marketing gimmick by clothing manufacturers in the 1930s.Trade publications counseled department stores that, in order to increase sales, they should create a "third stepping stone" between infant wear and older kids' clothes. It was only after "toddler" became common shoppers' term that it evolved into a broadly accepted developmental stage. Splitting kids, or adults, into ever-tinier categories has proved a sure-fire way to boost profits. And one of the easiest ways to segment a market is to magnify gender differences –or invent them where they did not previously exist.26. By saying "it is ... The rainbow"(line 3, Para 1), the author means pink _______.A should not be the sole representation of girlhoodB should not be associated with girls' innocenceC cannot explain girls' lack of imaginationD cannot influence girls' lives and interests27. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is true of colours?A Colors are encoded in girls' DNAB Blue used to be regarded as the color for girlsC Pink used to be a neutral color in symbolizing gendersD White is preferred by babies28. The author suggests that our perception of children's psychological devotement was much influenced by ________.[A] the marketing of products for children[B] the observation of children's nature[C] researches into children's behavior[D] studies of childhood consumption29. We may learn from Paragraph 4 that department stores were advised ________.A focuses on infant wear and older kids' clothesB attach equal importance to different gendersC classify consumers into smaller groupsD create some common shoppers' terms30. It can be concluded that girl's attraction to pink seems to be _____.A clearly explained by their inborn tendencyB fully understood by clothing manufacturersC mainly imposed by profit-driven businessmenD well interpreted by psychological expertsText 3Sometimes Sadler breaks into teeny giggles and sometimes she roars with laughter. And sometimes a dozen or so people do the same along with her. But there is nothing funny. Ms. Sadler is a certified laughter leader whose job is to help people laugh. Literally.Sadler is one of about 1,000 adults in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who have become certified laughter leaders since July 2000 through the World Laughter Tour Inc. The group was formed in 1998 by former psychologist and psychotherapist Steve Wilson and nurse Karyn Buxman. Their intent, then and now, is "global influence in the practical applications of laughter and humor for health and world peace.""If everyone would go back to being a child again by spending 30 minutes laughing, the whole world would be a better place," he adds.In fact, there is a kind of shared universal language that goes something like this: Hee hee ha ha ho ho.... That's just one of the phrases Sadler uses in her workshop. Those who attend one of her classes might find themselves sitting with their mouths open wide, lightly slapping their chests and then their knees with one hand while pointing at people with the other hand and laughing without making noise."It's sort of as if you were in church and you couldn't laugh and had to squelch it a little bit," says Sadler about the "silent laugh," one of the interactive laughter exercises she uses.A louder laughter exercise is the "cellphone laugh." Sadler asks participants to walk around the room, holding imaginary cellphone against their ear, pretending to call a friend to perhaps tell them about this crazy laughter club workshop they attended. But instead of talking on their phones, participants laugh into it. And they're encouraged to make eye contact with one another.The favorite class exercise is often the "argumentative laughter" Class participants walk around and point and wiggle their fingers as though in preparation to scold one another, but instead, they laugh. Hee, hee, hee.Barbara Hee (yes, that's her real name), founder of the Philly Phun Laughter Club in Philadelphia, recently aimed to get the whole city laughing.Ms. Hee and four other certified laughter leaders offered free laughter sessions throughout the city during the week of April 25. Even the mayor joined in by officially proclaiming the week Laughter Week.Hee knows the value of a good laugh. In her previous job in cemetery-plot sales, she faced tough sales goals and many unhappy people. "This laughter training has been really good for me," she says. "It gave me direction. It got me out of a blah (meaningless) period of my life and helped me to move on."31. Ms. Sadler‟s job is “to help people laugh. Literally.” This implies thatA. she helps unders tand the verbal meaning of “laugh”.B. there is nothing funny about laughing.C. she just teaches participants how to make laughter.D. she quotes literary texts to help people laugh.32. When one is doing “cellphone laugh” training, he is supposed toA. hold a phone against his ear and pretend to call a friendB. tell a friend about the crazy laughter club workshop he attended.C. laugh at his friend on the phone for not attending the course.D. be encouraged to look at other participants when he is laughing.33. Which of the following is not one of the “interactive laughter exercises”?A. Laughing as if you were in church and had to squelch it a little bit.B. Pointing at one another and laughing without noise.C. Pointing and wiggling fingers as though in preparation to scold one another, but instead, they laughD. Laughing into imaginary phones and looking at one another when laughing34. For Ms Hee, the value of a good laugh is thatA. it gives her meaning of life.B. it helps sell more cemetery plots.C. it helps unhappy people.D. it helps her to move from place to place.35. What is supposed to be the title of the passage?A. Laughter and HumorB. Sadler, the Laughter LeaderC. Laughter Training WorkshopD. Hee‟s New LifeText 4Recently，the American Heart Association surveyed 1,000 people nationwide about their thoughts on sodium and heart health. 61% said that they believed sea salt was a low-sodium alternative to table salt. They can be forgiven for thinking so. Sea salt is marketed as a healthy food，added to soups，potato chips and a wide variety of packaged snacks labeled "low sodium"，"all natural" and "healthy". But in reality，sea salt and table salt are not terribly different，at least chemically. The real differences are in how the two are used in cooking.Table salt comes from underground salt deposits. Companies that sell it typically add something to keep it from clumping. During processing，table salt is stripped of many of its natural minerals. Sea salt，on the other hand，is made from evaporated seawater. With little processing，it retains most of its minerals，which some cooks say give it a better flavor.But both contain the same amount of sodium chloride by weight，which means they contribute equally to total sodium consumption and have the same effect on blood pressure. Officials recommend that adults consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day，equivalent to a teaspoon of salt. You should eat less if you are black，hypertensive or older than 40. Yet most Americans consume more than double theamount they need，mostly from processed foods，so it is best to limit salt - of any kind.36.According to the survey，more than half the people believe that________.A. table salt should be used in cookingB. it is necessary to eat sea saltC. sea salt is a high-sodium productD. sea salt is a healthier choice than table salt37.The difference between table salt and sea salt lies in that table salt________.A. contains less natural minerals than sea saltB. forms clumps more easily than sea saltC. tastes better than sea saltD. goes through less processing than sea salt38.The word "strip" in Para. 2 is closest in meaning to “_______”.A. breakB. addC. remove D change39. According to the passage，the proper amount of salt consumption is related to one's ________.A. appetiteB. ageC. sexD. weight40.According to the passage，Americans ________.A. consume much more salt than they actually needB. consume about 2,300 milligrams of salt a dayC. prefer fresh food to salted processed foodD. try to limit their salt consumption of any kindSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested 4 answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark the answer on the ANSWER SHEET.“I would never send my son Will to public school. Of course, he will learn something, but not in school. And I will be his own teacher, because I know what is best for him. I know what he needs. In school, teachers have care for dozens of kids. They don‟t have enough time for each kid. Attention and care are very important to kids. Keeping that in mind, what is best for a child, your child? Some children excel in a traditional school setting. They just do great. However, many do not thrive in such an environment. Many of the discipline problems in traditional schools are created by extremely bright children who are bored to death. What is more distressing is that reports abound about shooting rampages at school, teenagers gunning down unarmed guards, then cornering other victims in the classroom before killing themselves. The environment of public schools is horrible. You can‟t ensure the safety of your children.”Comment 1:You must be kidding. Without a teaching degree, we can‟t be the teachers. Besides, our children have to play with other kids. They have to learn to socialize and willnever know how to communicate with other if they stay at home.Comment 2:I don‟t see the point in it either. Parents are always too busy to spend time with their kids. How can they make sure their kids get the best education at home? That explains why nowadays getting your children into a good school is as difficult as anything and parents are anxious to prepare their children for various programs in order to be qualified for a renowned school.Comment 3:You nanny your kids too much, regulating everything the kids do. As a result, they may turn out to be too dependent on you.Comment 4:You may be right about the dangers surrounding our kids in schools. In a modern, violent, often deranged world, safeguards are necessary.Nowadays, if kids have quarrels with each other, they don‟t get a black eye, they get killed.41. Which of the following notions from the quoted blog is Not mentioned?A. Traditional schools fail to give enough attention to each of the kids.B. We can teach our own children at home.C. Bright children are often source of trouble for public schools.D. School violence is a threat to the safety of our children.42. What comments agree with the notion in the quoted blog?A. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 2, 3 and 4D. 4 only43. In comment 4, what does the word “deranged” probably mean?A. orderlyB. safeguardedC. arrangedD. crazy44. What does comment 4 suggest?A. One can‟t ensure the safety of your children in schools.B. Children will get killed if they go to schools.C. Children will have fights with teachers.D. Modern world safeguards the life of our children.45. Which one can be the best title for this report?A. Self-education: a bright future for kidsB. Schooling at home or at school: that is a questionC. Traditional schooling is at the dead endD. Children need attention and carePart IV Cloze (10 minutes, 10 points)Directions: In this part, there is a passage with 10 blanks. For each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Some people think the best time to begin studying a foreign language is in childhood, and that the younger you are, the easier it is to learn another language. There is 1 evidence, however, that children in language classroom learn foreign languages 2 better than adults in the similar classroom situations. In fact, adults have many advantages 3 children, better memories, more efficient ways of organizing information, longer attention spans, better study habits, and greater ability to handle 4 mental tasks. Adults are often better motivated than children: they see learning a foreign language as necessary for education or career. 5 , adults are particularly sensitive to correctness of grammar and appropriateness of vocabulary, two factors that receive much attention in most language classrooms.Age 6 have some disadvantages, however. For instance, adults usually want to learn a foreign language in a hurry, unlike children, who can devote more time to language mastery. Also, adults have complex communication needs that extend beyond the mere ability to 7 a simple conversation. Adults need to be able to argue, persuade, express concern, object, explain, and present information about complex matters that relate to their work or education. Because most adults do not like to appear foolish, they often __8___ themselves opportunities to practice 9 making mistakes, not getting their message 10 , or appearing ridiculously incompetent. Also adults have more trouble than children in making new friends who speak the foreign language.46.A. few B. little C. a few D. a little47.A. no B. any C. still D. even48.A. than B. to C. over D. against49.A. complicate B. compound C. complete D. complex50.A. In addition B. In short C. In consequence D. In fact51.A. ought to B. does C. must D. can52.A. carry of B. carry through C. carry over D. carry on53.A. supply B. deny C. ignore D. neglect54.A. in the case of B. for fear of C. in spite of D. instead55.A. over B. across C. cross D. crossedPart V: Text Completion (20 minutes, 20 points)Directions: In this part, there are three short texts. For each text, you should first fill in blank in the choices A, B, C (and D) with the best answer provided in the rectangle. Then complete the text itself by filling in each of the blanks with the completed A, or B, or C (or D). Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.Text One:A.you (56)_____1___ yourself with cakeB.looking (57)____3____ some small waysC.(58)___2____ the expense of day-to-day pleasuresIf you've got a tendency to prioritize long-term happiness (59)__________c__________，you should start (60)_______b_____ to bring a little joy back into your life. I‟m not suggesting that you go out and get drunk every night，or that (61) _____a___________. There are plenty of other ways to enjoy yourself. Text Two:A.They head off instead (62)___1_______the nearest barB.(63)____3____ weekdays in pubs and barsC.The time may (64)___2_____ place to place(65)________b________ in pubs and bars throughout America, there is the late afternoon happy hour. (66)_________c_______, but usually it is held from four to seven. After the workday is finished, office workers in large cities and small towns take a relaxing pause and do not go directly home. (67)____________a____________ or pub to be with friends, co-workers and colleagues.Text Three:A.you are in the (68) _____4___ of a parentB.without first (69) _____2______ its contentsC.whether it is suitable (70) ____1______themD.(71)_____3____ other wordsLet us suppose that (72)________a____________. Would you allow your children to read any book they wanted to (73)_______b___________? Would you take your children to see any film without first finding out (74)_________c_____________? If your answer to these questions is …yes”, then you are either extremely permissive, or just plain irresponsible. If your answer is “no”, then you are exercising your right as a parent to protect your children from what you consider to be undesirable influences. (75)__________d_________, by acting as censor yourself, you areadmitting that there is a strong case for censorship.Part VI Translation (20 minutes, 10 points)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.For people who are fascinated with the lives of public figures there are some forms of media devoted exclusively to this topic. They can satisfy their curiosity by buying fan magazines and watching TV shows devoted to entertainment news. The general media should present all types of information because people have different interests. Furthermore, the practice of dwelling on the private lives of celebrities can lead people to pay more attention to these matters than they otherwise would. Perhaps most importantly, the media should respect the privacy of every individual, including public figures. They may have chosen to be in the public eye, but that does not give the public the right to know everything about them.PartⅡWriting (30 minutes, 15 points)Directions: In this part, you are to write within 30 minutes a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of “How to Deal with Smog in Big Cities”. The clues given below are reference only, Not to follow as outline for your composition. Please remember to write it clearly on the COMPOSITION SHEET.1. 雾霾的问题在大城里越来越普遍2. 洁净空气的好处3. 你认为什么办法治理雾霾比较有效。
2014年同等学力考研英语词汇练习题(一)
同等学力英语 2014年同等学力考研英语词汇练习题（一）31. Governments today play an increasingly larger role in the of welfare, economics, andeducation.A. scopesB. rangesC. ranksD. domains【答案】D32. If businessmen are taxed too much, they will no longer be to work hard, with theresult that tax revenues might actually shrink.A. cultivatedB. licensedC. motivatedD. innovated【答案】C33. Jack is not very decisive, and he always finds himself in a as if he does n’t know whathe really wants to do.A. fantasyB. dilemmaC. contradictionD. conflict【答案】B34. High grades are supposed to academic ability, but John’s actual performance did notconfirm this.A. certifyB. clarifyC. classifyD. notify【答案】A35. The relatives of those killed in the crash got together to seek .A. premiumB. compensationC. repaymentD. refund【答案】B36. You cannot image how I feel with my duties sometimes.A. overflowedB. overthrownC. overwhelmedD. overturned 【答案】C37. The bank is offering a to anyone who can give information about the robbery.A. rewardB. bonusC. prizeD. compliment 【答案】A38. In Britain today women ______ 44% of the workhorse, and nearly half the mothers withchildren are in paid work.A. build upB. stand forC. make upD. conform to 【答案】C39. Christmas is a holiday usually celebrated on December 25th ______ the birth of Jesus Christ.A. in accordance withB. in terms ofC. in favour ofD. in honor of 【答案】D40. The brave firemen had fought for days before they managed to ______ the forest fire.A. put onB. put upC. put offD. put out【答案】D。
2014年同等学力英语真题解析
2014年同等学力英语真题解析2014年同等学力申请硕士学位英语真题卷答案解析与翻译Dialogue One(1)从伯尼的回答: no, there were two men anda girl. 不是的，有两个男人和一个女孩，可见是对警察的否定，警察应该说I thought you said there were three men，因此第1空填A。
(2)伯尼纠正了警察的说法后，应该接着说，我正在说的是另外一个人。
第2空填C。
(3)第3空前面提到一个时间，那个时候是1点35分，所以后面应该接上一个这个事件持续的时间，因此第3空填B。
参考译文这是一个警察和目击者的对话伯尼：有两个男人，不，好像是三个，他们冲进银行，一个带着枪，个子高的一个人跑到收银台旁边，开始叫嚷着什么，我不太清楚，另外一个喊道“把你们所有的钱都给我”。
警官：我想你说有三个男人对吗？伯尼: 不是的，有两个男人和一个女孩子，我说的是另外一个男人，他提着一个手提箱，朝着另外一个男人走去。
此第三空填C。
参考译文这是两个朋友之间关于电影看法的对话说话者A: 我喜欢看老电影，我认为老电影是最好看的。
说话者B: 虽然老电影都是黑白的，但我同意你的看法。
我认为电影更重要的是有一个好的故事情节，而不是颜色。
说话者A: 而且在老电影中没有暴力。
说话者B: 是的，但现在的人不喜欢那样的电影。
说话者A: 他们喜欢动作片。
说话者B: 我喜欢好的故事情节。
说话者A: 我想（在电影中）看到和我们现实生活中一样的人。
说话者B: 有着和我们现实生活中的人一样的问题。
说话者A: （其实）现在仍然有人制作这样的电影。
说话者B: 是啊，但是赚不了很多钱。
Passage Three(7)记者提问受访者，哪些科技产品对她而言很重要。
受访者列出了三样物品后进行总结，说明原因：她用这三样物品记录她的一切生活。
因此本题选D。
(8)这题很容易误选B，因为记者问到受访者一般用电脑干什么，B选项“我在网上购物”看起来正好回答了这个问题。
同等学力英语阅读理解冲刺试题附答案(六)——学苑教育
In spring of 2004, when US gas prices hit US $2 a gallon, University of Washington senior Jo Blue kept on driving. After Hurricane Katrina last August, prices topped US $3 a gallon. But Blue kept driving. Now, when prices have leveled -at about US$ 2.25, she still commutes an hour everyday to her job as a swim coach. Blue has to get to work and public transportation is not an option. Buses to the suburb where she works are infrequent, so Blue has no choice but to spend US $30 a week on gas.High gas prices, which began to soar in 2004, have Americans-whose way of life depends on cars-complaining, but not doing much to change the country’s car culture.Like Blue, most Americans, except those in major cities, drive to work. Many live in sprawling suburbs which are accessible only by car. The average American spends 55 minutes each day behind the wheel, according to the US Department of Transportation. In 2003, the US’s 290, 000 residents registered 237, 000 vehicles.Many experts say that this car driven lifestyle is unsustainable. “An event like Hurricane Katrina demonstrates how constrained and fragile the energy supply is now,” said Barry Silverthorne, producer of “The End of Suburbia”, a documentary about American car culture.In the 1950s, King Hubert, a geologist working for Shell, a major US oil company, predicted that the rate of oil extraction（提取）could not continue to increase forever. Once all the high quality or easiest-to-reach oil was extracted, oil would become progressively scarcer and more expensive until the supply runs out altogether.Many major oil fields in the Middle East have reached or will soon reach their peaks, says Megan Qinn, director of the Community Solution, an organization that promotes sustainable development.Though most experts agree the US should become less dependent on cars, few have addressed the issue of “how”.“Deep down in America many of us have a sense that we are about to hit a brick wall of some kind. But people are too distracted by Paris Hiton and iPods to notice,”said Silverthorne.1. According to the author, the key reason why Americans need car is that ______.A. they need to drive to workB. they have so many highwaysC. many live in suburbs accessible only by carD. many want to go traveling by car2.According to the statistics in 2003, every US residents owns ______ vehicle(s).A. at least 0.5B. at least 0.8C. at least 1D. at least 1.23. King Hubbert says that oil ______.A. will be replaced by other high quality or easy-to-reach energyB. is reaching its peak graduallyC. will run out immediatelyD. will decrease some day4. The author believes that American car culture is ______.A. a luxuryB. necessaryC. sustainableD. unsustainable5. The last paragraph suggests that ______.A. Americans only care about celebrities and luxury productsB. Americans know they are about to hit a wall due to energy crisisC. Americans know they should make a change of some kindD. Americans are conscious but do nothing about energy shortage答案及解析：文章大意：本文探讨了美国的汽车文化，指出这种开汽车的生活方式不是可持续的，因为世界原油产量不可能永远持续增长。
同等学力英语语法词汇经典练习附答案解析
同等学力英语语法词汇经典练习附答案解析在英语学习中，语法和词汇是两个非常重要的方面。
语法规则让我们能够正确地组织句子，而词汇则是我们表达思想的基础。
为了帮助大家更好地掌握这两个方面，本文将提供一些经典的英语语法和词汇练习，并附上答案解析。
一、语法练习1、请将下列句子改为被动语态：a. They will build a new library next year.b. He has already finished his homework.答案：a. A new library will be built next year.b. His homework has already been finished.解析：将主动语态改为被动语态的关键是将动词的宾语变为动词的主语，同时将动词变为被动形式。
2、请将下列句子翻译成英语：他对音乐很感兴趣。
答案：He is interested in music.解析：这个句子的主语是“他”，谓语是“感兴趣”，宾语是“音乐”。
翻译时要注意英语中用介词表达“对……感兴趣”的意思。
3、请选择正确的连词填空：a. He ___________ go to the movies with us, ___________ he is too busy.b. ___________ he ___________ go to the movies with us?答案：a. can't, becauseb. Can, go解析：第一句中，“他太忙了”是他不和我们去看电影的原因，因此用表示原因的连词“because”。
第二句是一个疑问句，用情态动词“Can”开头。
二、词汇练习1、请根据上下文选择正确的单词填空：a. I ___________ a cup of coffee before bed.b. She ___________ her homework and is now relaxing.答案：a. drankb. has finished解析：第一句中提到的是过去的事情，所以应该用过去时态，而“drank”是过去式。
2014年同等学力人员申请硕士学位英语真题及答案
2014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及参考答案考生须知1.本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分75分,考试时间为100分钟，9:00开始，10：40结束：试卷二满分25分,考试时间为50分钟,10:40开始，11:30结束.2.请考生务必将本人姓名和考号填写在本页方框内。
3.请将试卷一答案用2B铅笔填涂在试卷一答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。
4.在答题卡上正确的填涂方法为：在代表答案的字母上划线，如［A] ［B］［C][D］.5。
监考员宣布试卷一考试结束后，请停止答试卷一，将试卷一和试卷一答题卡反扣在自己的桌面上,继续做试卷二。
监考员将到座位上收取试卷一和试卷一答题卡。
6.监考员收卷过程中，考生须配合监考员验收，并请监考员在准考证上签字（作为考生交卷的凭据)，否则，若发生答卷遗失，责任由考生自负。
Part I Oral Communication (10 points）Section ADirections: In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A，B and C，taken from the dialogue。
Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet。
Dialogue OneA。
They had been in there for about 5 minutesB。
It’s the other man I'm talking aboutC。
I thought you said there were three menBurney: There were two men，I think. No, three。
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itsstrategicplan.1.A)onB)forC)inD)at2.A)TimeB)SymbolC)SignD)Year3.A)disturbedB)interruptedC)attractedD)discouraged4.A)evenifB)whatifC)ifD)asif5.A)AsB)SinceC)ForD)To6.A)assistB)supportC)aidD)help7.A)overtakeB)planC)organizeD)order8.A)eventuallyB)definitelyC)drasticallyD)evidently9.A)objectionB)objectiveC)perspectiveD)prospective10.A)aboutB)forC)byD)from11.A)asfarasB)asidefromC)apartfromD)aswellas12.A)explorationB)survivalC)revoltD)presentation13.A)worldB)lifeC)planetD)mind14.A)whichliesB)tolieC)layD)lies15.A)makeB)doC)produceD)get16.A)reservationB)conservationC)concessionD)constitution17.A)guidingB)directingC)leadingD)charging18.A)firstB)initialC)originalD)utmost19.A)forB)fromC)againstD)on20.A)makeB)drawC)financeD)raise网址：www.xycentre.com3答案解析：1．B。此处指在一个亭子里有人正在_______动物身体的各部分；onsale意为“(尤指在商店里)有卖的，现有供应的”，forsale意为“待售(拥有者主观方面的)”,at／insale之间必须搭配冠词成为at／ina／thesale，才意为“贱卖，廉价出售”，因此比较之下，B项最恰当。2．D。此处指坦娅生于虎年theYearoftheTiger，因此选D项。3．A。这句话的意思是“坦娅被那个出售动物各部位的摊子_________，就问爸爸她能否对此做些什么”；A项意为“(被搅得)神情不安的，心烦意乱的”，B项“(被)打断的”，C项“(被)吸引的”，D项“泄气的，丧失信心的，(被)劝阻的”，相比之下，若选A比较符合上下文逻辑：女儿的焦虑和要求促使父亲建立了老虎基金会。4．C。这后半句话的意思是“…坦娅问爸爸她_______能对此做些什么”；A项意为“即使”，B项意为“如果…将会怎么样”，C项意为“是否”，D项意为“好像”，很显然C比较恰当。5．A。这个短语的意思是“_______深爱女儿的父亲，马克答应坦娅…”；因为这句话的主语是“Marco”，若选介词as则意为“作为…”，使整句非常通顺，若选since“既然，由于”，C项“因为，为了”或D项“对于”则均不能使意思连贯。6．D。此处意为“_________拯救老虎”，四个选项虽然都有“帮忙，援助”的意思，但只有help可以不需要搭配带to不定式，而是可以直接搭配动词。7．C。这句话的意思是“马克开始_________一支队伍，由来自加拿大、澳大利亚和印度尼西亚的朋友及生意合伙人组成的…”；A项意为“追上，赶上，超过”，B项意为“计划”，C项意为“组织”，D项意为“定购，安排，处理”，相比之下显然C最恰当。8．A。后半句意为“这支队伍_______发展成为老虎基金会”；这里描述了老虎基金会的过程，网址：www.xycentre.com4它逐渐从一支队伍成长为基金会，因此选A项“最终地”最恰当，B项意为“明确无疑地，
清楚地”，C项意为“激烈地，猛烈地”，D项意为“明显地，证据清楚地”，均不适合句意。9．B。毫无疑问，拯救濒临灭绝的老虎是这个基金会的目的，因此正确答案为B项“目标，目的”；A项意为“反对，不赞成”，C项有“前景，前途”等意思，D项是形容词，意为“预期的，可能的”，均不恰当。10．C。老虎基金会拯救老虎是“以拯救濒临灭绝的老虎为目的，_________聚集一系列人员，连同企业和政府组织，而这些人员和组织都在关心着地球上仅存的几千只老虎的生存问题”；那么它通过何种方式来拯救老虎呢?从下半句可见聚集各种组织成员是其方式，因而此处应选择表示方式方法的介词by。11．D。根据上题解释，这些人员和组织是并列关系，因此词组aswellas最佳；A项意为“直到，到…程度”，B、C两个词组都意为“除了”，均不符合逻辑。12．B。结合第10题解释，“仅存的几千只老虎的__________”；B项有“生存”之意，符合全文“拯救老虎”的主旨，因此为最佳答案；A项意为“勘探，探险”，C项意为“反抗，叛乱”，D项意为“展示，表述”，均不恰当。13．C。onourplanet指“在地球上，在世界上”，world虽然有“世界”的意思，不能与介词on搭配，此处应与in搭配。14．D。此处由于介词短语前置导致主谓倒装，又因为这里须用一般现在时态，因此正确答案是D项；选择A、B两项会缺少谓语，选择C项时态不对。15．A。makecontributionto是固定搭配，因此A项为正确答案。16．B。此处很显然是指对“老虎的保护”；因此选B项“保存，(对自然资源的)保护”最为恰当，A项意为“(美国供北美印第安人居住的)居留地，保留地”，C项意为“让步”，D项意为“构成，(人的)体格”，均不符合文意。网址：www.xycentre.com517．C。这句话的意思是“老虎基金会请教了许多世界上______老虎专家”；guide意为“带
领”，direct意为“指引，指挥”，lead意为“带领，领导”，charge意为“规定负…之责”，四个选项意思相近，但其-ing形式只有leading有“首要的，最重要的”的意思，用来形容“老虎专家”比较恰当。18．B。这句话的意思是“老虎基金会与其顾问协商之后，筹划了一些以拯救濒临灭绝的老虎为目标的______方案”；我们可以设想，这个组织刚成立时，其筹划的方案必定是最初期的和最先开始的，因此选B项“最初的，开始的”比较合理，A项first与several矛盾，C项意为“原创的”，D项意为“最大的，极度的”，均不如B更符合逻辑。19．B。固定词组savesomebody／somethingfrom意思是“拯救某人或某物使其不受…的危险”，此处指拯救老虎使其不受灭绝的危险，因此选B项最恰当，本段第一句中也曾出现这个词汇组。20．C。这句话的意思是“如今老虎基金会正在发动一项世界性的资金筹集倡议，以_________它的战略性计划”；这里讲到的筹集资金，必定是为了资助基金会开展它的一系列计划，因此选C项“为…提供资金，资助”比较合理，make／drawaplan意为“制定一个计划”，D项意为“养育，筹集”，均不适合句意。