2015年职称英语综合A真题及答案汇总

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职称英语综合类A级考试真题及答案(2)

职称英语综合类A级考试真题及答案(2)

职称英语综合类A级考试真题及答案(2)2015年职称英语综合类A级考试真题及答案第4部分:阅读理解(第31〜45题,每题3分,共45分)下面有3篇短文,每篇短文后有5道题。

请根据短文内容,为每题确定1个最佳选项。

第一篇What’s killing the BatsFirst it was bees. Now it is bats. Biologists in America are working hard to discover the cause of the mysterious deaths of tens of thousands of bats in the northeastern part of the country. Most of the bats affected are the common little brown bats (Myotis lucifiigus,)but other species, such as the long-eared bat, the small-footed bat,the eastern pipistrelle, and the Indiana bat have also been affected. In some caves, more than 90 percent of the bat populations have died.One possibility is disease. A white fungus (真菌)known as fusarium has been found on the noses of both living and dead bats. However, scientists don’t know if the fungus is the primary cause of death, a secondary cause of death,or not a cause at all, but the result of some other conditions.Another possible cause is a lack of food. For example, bats typically eat a large number of moths (蛾),and in some states such as New York, the number of moths has been declining in recent years. If bats can’t eat enough food, they starve to death.Still other scientists believe that global wanning is to blame. Warmer temperatures in recent years have been walking up hibernating (冬目民)bats earlier than usual. If bats break their hibernation at the wrong time, they might not find their expected food sources. The weather might also turn cold again and weaken or kill the bats.Scientists might not agree on the causes of the bat die-off,but they do agree on the consequences. Bats are an important predator of mosquitoes; a single brown bat can eat 1,000 or more insects in an hour. They also eat beetles and other insects that damage plant crops. If there aren’t enough bats, damage will be great from the insects they eat while bats live a long time for their size---the little brown bat can live for more than 30 years---a female bat has only one baby per year, so bat populations grow slowly. Many bat species in the United States are already protected or endangered.How can you help? Do not disturb sleeping or nesting bats. If you discover bats that seem to be sick or that are dead, contact your lock Fish&Wildlife Department with the details. However, be careful not to touch the animals.29. what is the main idea of this passage?A. All species of bats in North America are dying.B. Scientists already know the cause of the deaths of batsC. The bat deaths are a serious problemD. There are many possible causes of the deaths of bats.30. What does the first sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Bees have been dying mysteriouslyB. The first article on the website is about bees.C. Bees usually die before batsD. It was bees that caused the deaths of bats.31. The word “pipistrelle” in Paragraph I refers toA. a kind of ftmgusB. an area in the U.S.C. a special caveD. a kind of bat32. The “moths” in Paragraph 3 are taken as an example ofA. disease that kill batsB. insects that bats eatC. animals that have diseasesD. bat species that are starving to death33. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A. to get people to stop killing batsB. to hire workers for the Fish&Wildlife DepartmentC. to ask people not to touch dead batsD. to tell the public how to help bats.第二篇Is There a Way to Keep Britain’s Economy Growing?In today’s knowledge economy,nations survive on the things they do best. Japanese design electronics while Germens export engineering techniques. The French serve the best food and Americans make computers.Britain specializes in the gift of talking. The nation doesn't manufacture much of anything. But it has lawyers, stylists and business consultants who earn their living from talk, talk and more talk. The World Foundation think tank1 says the UKfs four iconic jobs today are not scientists, engineers, teachers and nurses. Instead, they're hairdressers, celebrities, management consultants and managers. But can all this talking keep the British economy going? The British government thinks it can.Although the country’s trade deficit was more than £ 60 billion in 2006,UK's largest in the postwar period, officials say the country has nothing to worry about. In fact, Britain does have a world-class pharmaceutical industry, and it still makes a small sum from selling arms abroad. It also trades services —accountancy, insurance, banking and advertising. The government believes Britain is on the cutting edge2 of the knowledge economy. After all, the country of Shakespeare andWordsworth has a literary tradition of which to be proud. Rock “n” roll3 is an English language medium, and there are billions to be made by their cutting-edge bands. In other words, the creative economy has plenty of strength to carry the British economy.However, creative industries account for only about 4 percent of UICs exports of goods and services. The industries are finding it hard to make a profit,according to a report of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts. The report shows only 38 percent of British companies were engaged in "innovation activities' 3 percentage points below the EU average and well below Germany (61 percent) and Sweden (47 percent).In fact,it might be better to call Britain a nservantM economy — there are at least 4 million people "in service". The majority of the population are employed by the rich to cook, clean, and take care of their children. Many graduates are even doing menial jobs for which they do not need a degree. Most employment growth has been, and will continue to be, at the low-skill end of the service sector 一in shops, bars,hotels,domestic service and in nursing and care homes.34. According to the World Foundation think tank, one of the iconic jobs in Britain today isA. law makersB. home servantsC. school teachersD. business consultants.35. The phrase “the cutting edge” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning toA. the most popularB. the mos丈 advancedC. the most politicalD. the proudest36. The officials are not worried about the trade deficit in 2006,because they believeA. Britain is on the cutting edge of the knowledge economy.B. Britain is home to the largest pharmaceutical industry in the world.C. the literary tradition of Britain will help make billions of pounds.D. the world economy is strong enough to carry the British economy.37. Which of the following is true about the creative industries in Britain?A. They are not doing as well as those in other European nations.B. They contribute a lot to the country’s trade d eficit.C. They can’t make a profit out of their innovative activities.D. They make Britain on the cutting edge of the knowledge economy.38. It can be inferred from the passage thatA. the gift of talking can keep the British economy growing.B. the British economy is the least innovative one in the EU.C. the British government is over-confident in its economy.D. being a servant to the rich is one of the best jobs in Britain.第三篇 The Sandwich GenerationToday people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown,they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create. However the reality is often very different.In middle age,many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities1: one is to look after their aging parents, and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life. Around the world, there are millions of people who are “sandwiched” in between the older and the younger generations. Sometimes there may be two or three generations living in the same household — a situation that is common in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe. In other cases, a couple may be taking care of parents and children, but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation. First, people are living longer than they used to. In the early nineteenth century, the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,for example, was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75. Therefore, children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time. The second reason is that these days, young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons. It’s also more common for today’s young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.Young adults feel sandwiched between their financial responsibilities and their desire to enjoy life. They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot. They may have to manage their parents’ financial and legal affairs. They may have to prepare for their parents’ future needs, such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic experience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well, and caregivers have to resolve important questions; How canfinancial responsibilities be shared among members of the household? How can household chores be shared? What is the best way to ensure everyone’s privacy? Successfully coping with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However, this time in life also has its rewards. It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one’s parents or children. It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However,in order to survive this difficult period in their lives,the members of the sandwich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look after the quality of their own lives. They can’t be totally selfless.39. According to the first paragraph, many people in middle ageA. are able to take things easier when their children are grown.B. can’t enjoy their life as they have expectedC. can’t enjoy their life because they haven’t worked hard enough.D. are facing great pressure from their work.40. Which is true about the sandwich generation?A. Their parents are unable to take care of themselves.B. Their parents are often facing the pressures of life.C. They are tom between the responsibilities for their parents and children.D. They all have to live with their parents and children.41. Why do some young adults choose to live with their parents these days?A. They are too young to be independent from their parents.B. They want to help their parents to take care of their aging grandparents.C. They need support from their parents to deal with their financial problems.D. They are more emotional than the young adults in the past.42. The sandwich generation face the following challenges EXCEPTA. sharing household choresB . ensuring everyone,s privacyC. shouldering the financial responsibilities of the householdD. determining who is the caregiver of the family43. To survive the difficult period in their lives,the sandwich generation need toA. be totally selflessB. consider their own wellbeingC. rediscover the merits of their childrenD. value the time spent with their parents.下载文档。

2015年职称英语试题及答案:《综合类》

2015年职称英语试题及答案:《综合类》

1.The news will horrify everyone. A.attract B.terrify C.tempt D.excite 2.The article sketched the major events of the decade. A.described B.offered C.outlined D.presented 3.I won’t tolerate that kind of behavior. A.bear B.receive C.admit D.take 4.Their style of playing football is utterly different. A.barely B.scarcely C.hardly D.totally 5.Her sister urged her to apply for the job. A.advised B。

caused C.forced D.promised 6 I had some difficulty in carrying out the plan. A making B keeping C implementing D changing 7 Mr. Johnson evidently regarded this as a great joke. A readily B casually 8 We all think that Mary's husband is a very boring person. A shy B stupid C selfish D dull 9 The workers in that factory manufacture furniture. A promote B paint C polish D produce 10 they only have a limited amount of time to get their points across. A large B total C similar D small 11. During the Second World War, all important resources in the U. S. were allocated by the federal government. A nationalized B commandeered C taxed D distributed 12. The little boy was so fascinated by the mighty river that he would spend hours sitting on its bank and gazing at the passing boats and rafts. A very strong B very long C very great D very fast 13. The stories of Sarah Orne Jewett are considered by many to be more authentically regional than those of Bret Harte. A elegantly B genuinely C intentionally D thoroughly 14. The number of the United States citizens who are eligible to vote continues to increase. A encouraged B enforced 15. Formulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine asserted that the Americas were no longer open to European colonization, A stated firmly B argued light-mindedly C thought seriously D announced regrettably 1-5 BCADA 6-10CDDDD 11-15DABDA阅读判断(第16~22题,每题1分,共7分) 阅读下⾯这篇短⽂,短⽂后列出了7个句⼦,请根据短⽂的内容对每个句⼦做出判断。

2015年职称英语理工类A级考试真题及答案汇总

2015年职称英语理工类A级考试真题及答案汇总

2015职称英语理工类A级考试真题:一.词汇选项下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线,请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。

1.I will not tolerate that sort of behavior in my class.A.controlB.observeC.regulateD.accept2.She showed a natural aptitude hard to accept.A.senseB.talentC.flavorD.taste3.Most people find rejection hard to accept.A.excuseB.clientC.destinyD.refusal4. The organization was bold enough to face the press.A.pleasedB.powerfulC.braveD.sensible5.They were locked in mortal cmbat.A.deadlyB.openC.actualD.active6. We were attracted by the lure of quick money.A.amountB.supplyC.sumD.temp7.The procedures were perceived as complex and less transparent.A.clearB.necessaryC.specialD.correct8.The Stock Exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling.A.ServiceB.dangerC.disorderD.threat9.He believes that Europe must change or it will perish.A.survicestC.dieD.move10.There was a simultaneous trial taking place in the next build.A.fairB.fullC.coexistingD.public11.They promote simulation of ethnic group into the main-streasm culture.A.policyB.valueC.equalityD.intergration12.A saleman’s cardinal rule is to satisfy customers.A.principalB.officalC.simpleD.legal13.I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.A.silenceB.praiseC.assureplain14.We live for years in a perpetual state of fear.A.emotionB.nervousC.terribileD.Contimuous15.The starving children were a pathectic sight.monB.unexpectedC.unforgettableD.pitiful二.阅读判断下面的短文后列出了7个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,请选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,请选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,请选择C。

职称英语考试《综合类》试题及答案

职称英语考试《综合类》试题及答案

职称英语考试《综合类》试题及答案2015年职称英语考试《综合类》试题及答案阅读下面的短文,文中有15处空白,每处空白给出了4个选项,请根据短文的内容从4个选项中选择1个最佳答案。

Crashed Cars to Text Message for HelpThere is no good place to have a car crash—but some places are worse than others.In a foreign country,for instance,__1__ to explain via cellphone that you are upside down in a ditch when you cannot speak the local language can fatally delay the arrival of the emergency services.But an answer may be at hand.Researchers funded by the European Commission are beginning tests of a system called E-merge that__2__ senses when a car has crashed and sends a text message telling emergency services in the local language that the accident has taken place.The system was __3__ by ERTICO,a transport research organization based in Brussels, Belgium.Cars are fitted with a cellphone-sized device attached__4__the underside of the dashboard which is activated by the same sensor that triggers the airbag in a crash.The device __5__ a cellphone circuit,a GPS positioning unit and a microphone and loudspeaker.It registers the severity of the crash by__6__the deceleration data from the airbag's sensor. Using GPS information,it works out which country the Car is in, and from this it determines __7__ which language to compose an alert message detailing precise location of the accident.The device then automatically makes a call to the local emergency services __8__.If the car's occupants are conscious,they can communicate with the operator __9__ thespeaker and microphone.E-merge also transmits the vehicles make,model, color and license number, and its heading' when it crashed,which in turn indicates 0n which side of a multi-1ane highway it ended up.This __10__ the emergency services find the vehicle as soon as they arrive on the scene."We can waste a large __11__ time searching for an incident,"says Jim Hammond,a(an __12__ in vehicle technology at the Association of Chief Police Officers in the UK.Tests will begin soon with police car fleets in the UK.Trials have already started in Germany, Sweden,Spain,the Netherlands and Italy.In-car systems…that summon the emergency services after a crash have __1 3__ been fitted in some premium cars".ERTICO says that __14__ EU states"are willing to fund the necessary infrastructure,E-merge could be working by 2008.A study by French car maker Renault"concluded that the system could save up to 6000 of the 40,000 lives lost each year on Europe's roads,and prevent a similar number of serious injuries.The Renault study estimates that fitting E.merge to every car in Europe would eventually save around 1 50 billion per__15__in terms of reduced costs to health services and insurance companies, and fewer lost working days.1. Atry B tried C trying D having tried2. Aautomatically B accidentally C tremendously D usually3. Achanged B located C developed D copied4. Aby B up C about D to5. Aforms B is consisted ofC composed of D includes6. Aread B reading C reads D being read7. Aon B in C of D at8. A car maker B policeman C doctor D operator9. A via B near C by D besides10.A assists B causes C makes D helps11. A number of B deal of C amount of D volume of12. A writer B reporter C expert D leader13. Aalready B long ago C long before D shortly14. Aalthough B nevertheless C however D if15. Acity B year C person D country参考答案:C、A、C、D、D、B、B、D、A、D、C、C、A、D、B【2015年职称英语考试《综合类》试题及答案】。

2015年职称英语(综合A)考试真题带答案

2015年职称英语(综合A)考试真题带答案

2015年职称英语(综合A)考试真题带答案答案一:综合A,代码121-10 1212334321 11-20 ,321231212121-30.3145213412 31-40,412413244141-50,3212342651 51-60,211442231461-65.13313答案二:综合A,代码121-10 121233432111-20 ,321231212121-30.314521341231-40,412413244141-50,321234265151-60,211442231461-65.13313(注:以上答案均属于网友版,仅供参考!)真题:以下为综合教材原文:+第四十九篇 The Beginning of American LiteratureAmerican has always been a land of beginnings. After Europeans “discovered”America in the fifteenth century, them ysterious New World became for many people a genuine hope of a new life, an escape from poverty and persecution, a chance to start again. We can say that,as nation, America begins with that hope. When, however, does American literature begin?American literature begins with American experiences. Long before the firstcolonists arrived, before Christopher Columbus, before the Northmen who “found”America about the year 1,000, Native Americans lived here. Each tribe’s literature was tightly woven into the fabric of daily life and reflected the unmistakably American experience of lining with the land. Another kind of experience, one filled with fear and excitement,found its expression in the reports that Columbus and other explorers sent home in Spain, French and English. In addition, the journals of the people who livedand died in the New England wilderness tell unforgettable tales of hard and sometimes heartbreaking experiences of those early years.Experience, then, is the key to early American literature. The New World provided a great variety of experiences, and these experiences demanded a wide variety of expressions by an even wider variety of early American writers. These writers, included John Smith, whospent only two-and- a-half years on the American continent. They included Jonathan Edwards and William Byrd, who thought of themselves as British subjects, never suspecting a revolution that would create a United States of America with a literature of its own. American Indians, explorers, Puritan ministers, frontier wives, plantation owner — they are all the creators of the first American literature.1.2015年职称英语(综合A)考试真题带答案2.职称英语考试《综合A》阅读判断历年真题精选3.职称英语考试《综合A》阅读理解历年真题精选4.职称英语历年真题综合A阅读理解精选5.2017职称英语《综合A》完形填空真题练习及答案6.职称英语考试《综合A》概括大意历年真题精选7.职称英语考试《综合A》补全短文历年真题精选8.职称英语历年真题综合A概括大意精选9.职称英语考试《综合A》完形填空历年真题精选10.职称英语历年真题综合A阅读判断精选【2015年职称英语(综合A)考试真题带答案】相关文章:1.2015年职称英语综合类A级考试真题及答案2.2016职称英语综合A的真题3.2016职称英语《综合类A级》冲刺真题及答案4.2017职称英语《综合A》完形填空真题练习及答案5.2016年职称英语真题及答案(综合类A级)6.2016年职称英语《综合A》考试真题汇总7.2015年职称英语卫生类A级考试真题及答案8.2016年职称英语考试真题及答案(理工类A级)。

2015年职称英语综合A试题(含答案)

2015年职称英语综合A试题(含答案)

•◇本卷共分为6大题65小题,作答时间为120分钟,需要试题联系QQ 总分100 分,60 分及格。

•需要试题联系QQ需要试题联系QQ•词汇选项阅读判断概括大意阅读理解补全短文完形填空•第1部分:词汇选项(第1~15题,每题1分,共15分)下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线,请为每处划线部分确定1个意义需要试题联系QQ最为接近的选项。

1He is too young to be able to distinguish between right and wrong.•A.discard•B.需要试题联系QQ•discern•C.disperse•D.disregardABCD2The purpose of a custom is to cut down imports in order to protect domestic i ndustry and workers from foreign competition.•A.tax•B.toll•C.fee•D.tariffABCD3He is hopeful about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year.•A.optimistic•B.optional•C.outstanding•D.obviousABCD4The prices quoted above do not include any taxes and levies taxed upon the pe rsonnel by the government of the project-host country.•A.imposed•B.imported•C.improved•D.impressedABCD5My father has been on the salary schedule in this factory for nearly 20 year s.•A.pay packet•B.payoff•C.payroll•D.paymentABCD6The republication of the poet's most recent works will certainly heighten his national reputation.•A.magnify•B.strengthen•C.enlarge•D.enhanceABCD7Why should anyone want to read abstracts of books by great authors when the r eal pleasure comes from reading the originals.•A.themes•B.insights•C.digests•D.leafletsABCD8The joys of travel, having long overlooked the disabled, are opening up to vi rtually anyone who has the means.•A.omitted•B.missed•C.neglected•D.discardedABCD9Last year, the crime rate in Chicago has sharply dropped.•A.declined•B.lessened•C.descended•D.slippedABCD10This kind of material can resist heat and moisture.•A.delete•B.compel•C.constrain•D.repelABCD11The local authority contributed the company an interest free loan to start up the new factory.•A.granted•B.allocated•C.financed•D.sponsoredABCD12One of the responsibilities of the Coast Guard is to make sure that all ships strictly follow traffic rules in busy harbors.•A.cautiously•B.dutifully•C.faithfully•D.skillfullyABCD13Parents have a legal duty to ensure that their children are provided with eff icient education suitable to their age.•A.impulse•B.influence•C.obligation•D.sympathyABCD14I am sure I can persuade him into letting us stay in the hotel for the night. •A.speak•B.say•C.talk•D.tellABCD15In Britain people use up four million tons of potatoes every year.•A.swallow•B.dispose•C.consume•D.exhaustABCD第2部分:阅读判断(第16~22题,每题1分,共7分)阅读下面这篇短文,短文后列出了7个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,请选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,请选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,请选择C。

职称英语考试综合A试题与答案

职称英语考试综合A试题与答案

2015年职称英语《综合类》试题A及答案下面共有15个句子,每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线,请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与划线部分意义最相近的词或短语。

1 The nursery is bright and cheerful.A pleasantB cleanC peacefulD large2 This kind of material was seldom used in building houses during the Middle Ages.A neverB rarelyC oftenD only3 People from many places were drawn to the city by its growing economy.A fetchedB carriedC attractedD pushed4 The soldier displayed remarkable courage in the battle.A placedB showedC pointedD decided5 How do you account for your absence from the class last Thursday?A explainB examineC chooseD expand6 About one quarter of the workers in the country are employed in factoriesA thirdB fourthC tenthD fifteenth7 She was grateful to him for being so good to her.A carefulB hatefulC beautifulD thankful8 There are only five minutes left, but the outcome of the match is still in doubt.A resultB judgementC estimationD event9 He is certain that the dictionary is just what I want.A sureB angryC doubtfulD worried10 The last few weeks have been enjoyable.A closeB nearC pastD several11 What were the consequences of the decision she had made?A reasonsB resultsC causesD bases12 They didn't realize how serious the problem wasA knowB forgetC doubtD remember13 We shall keep the money in a secure placeA cleanB secretC distantD safe14 The great changes of the city astonished every visitor to that city.A attackedB surprisedC attractedD interested15 The city has decided to do away with all the old buildings in its centreA get rid ofB set upC repairD paint参考答案:1.A2. B3. C4. B5. A6. B7. D8. A9. A 10. C11. B 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A阅读判断(第16~22题,每题1分,共7分)阅读下面这篇短文,短文后列出了7个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断。

2015年全国职称英语等级考试综合类(A级)试题

2015年全国职称英语等级考试综合类(A级)试题

2015年全国职称英语等级考试综合类(A级)试题【天宇考王】为广大考生归纳总结职称外语最新考试资讯,让考生最先了解职称外语考试报名等有关事项的通知,天宇考王是一款上机练习题库软件,有单机版、网页版、手机版、三位一体多平台学习模式。

第1部分:词汇选项(第1~15题,每题1分,共15分)下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有横线,请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。

1. The rules are too rigid to allow for human error.A. inflexibleB. generalC. complexD. direct2. This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed.A. turned deadB. passed byC. carried awayD. become extinct3. The contract between the two companies will expire soon.A. shortenB. endC. startD. resume4. Three world-class tennis players came to content for this title.A. argueB. claimC. wishD. compete5. The methods of communication used during the war were primitive.A. simpleB. reliableC. effectiveD. alternative6. Respect for life is a cardinal principle of the law.A. moralB. regularC. fundamentalD. hard7. The drinking water has became contaminated with lead.A. pollutedB. treatedC. testedD. corrupted8. Come out, or I’ll bust the door down.A. shutB. setC. breakD. beat9. She shed a few tears at her daughter’s wedding.A. wipedB. injectedC. producedD. removed10. They didn’t seem to appreciate the magnitude of the problem.A. existenceB. importanceC. causeD. situation11. The tower remains intact ever after two hundred years.A. unknownB. unusualC. undamagedD. unstable12. Many experts remain skeptical about his claims.A. doubtfulB. untouchedC. certainD. silent13. The proposal was endorsed the majority of members.A. rejectedB. submittedC. consideredD. approved14. Rumors began to circulate about his financial problems.A. sendB. spreadC. hearD. confirm15. The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town.A. nakedB. cautiousC. blindD. private参考答案: 1.A 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.C 10.B 11.C 12.A 13.D 14.B 15.B 第2部分:阅读判断(第16~22题,每题1分,共7分)Mau Piailug, Ocean NavigatorMau sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti using traditional methods.In early 1976’ Mau Piailug, a fisherman, led an expedition in which he sailed a traditional Polynesian boat across 2, 500 miles of ocean from Hawaii to Tahiti. The Polynesian Voyaging Society had organised the expedition. Its purpose was to find out if seafarers (海员)in the distant past could have found their way from one island to the other without navigational instruments, or whether the islands had been populated by accident. At the time, Mau was the only man alive who knew how to navigate just by observing the stars, the wind and the sea.He had never before sailed to Tahiti, which was a long way to the south. However, he understood how the wind and the sea behave around islands, so he was confident he could find his way. The voyage took him and his crew a month to complete and he did it without a compass or charts.His grandfather began the task of teaching him how to navigate when he was still a baby. He showed him pools of water on the beach to teach him how the behaviour of the waves and wind changed in different places. Later, Mau used a circle of stones to memorise the positions of the stars. Each stone was laid out in the sand to represent a star.The voyage proved that Hawaii's first inhabitants came in small boats and navigated by reading the sea and the stars. Mau himself became a keen teacher, passing on his traditional secrets to people of other cultures so that his knowledge would not be lost. He explained the positions of the stars to his students, but he allowed them to write things down because he knew they would never be able to remember everything as he had done.16 At the time of his voyage, Mau had unique navigational skills.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned正确答案:A17 Mau was familiar with the sea around Tahiti.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned正确答案:B18 Mau could not afford a compass or charts.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned正确答案:C19 Mau learnt navigation skills from his grandfather.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned正确答案:A20 Mau used stones to memorise where the stars were situated in the sky.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned正确答案:A21 The first inhabitants of Hawaii could read and writeA RightB WrongC Not mentioned正确答案:C22 Mau expected his students to remember the positions of the stars immediatelyA RightB WrongC Not mentioned正确答案:B第3部分:概括大意与完成句子(第23~30题,每题1分,共8分)下面的短文后有2项测试任务:(1)第23~26题要求从所给的6个选项中为第1~4段每段1选择个最佳标题;(2)第27~30题要求从所给的6个选项中为每个句子确定1个最佳选项。

2015年职称英语(卫生类)A级真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)

2015年职称英语(卫生类)A级真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)

2015年职称英语(卫生类)A级真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. 词汇选项 2. 阅读判断 3. 概括大意与完成句子 4. 阅读理解 5. 补全短文6. 完形填空词汇选项(第1-15题,每题1分,共15分)下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语在括号中,请为每处括号部分的词汇或短语确定1个意义最为接近选项。

1.Different hypotheses have been put forward to explain why UFOs exist.A.sentenceB.commentsC.conclusionsD.theories正确答案:D解析:句意:有很多不同的理论来解释为什么不明飞行物会存在。

画线单词hypotheses意为“假说,理论”。

A项sentence意为“句子,宣判”;B项comment 意为“评论”;C项con—clusion意为“结论”;D项theory意为“推测,理论”,与画线单词意义相近。

故本题选D。

2.She is a lovely gracious woman.A.courteousB.curiousC.quietD.shy正确答案:A解析:句意:她是一个有礼貌的可爱女人。

画线单词gracious意为“有礼貌的”。

A项courteous意为“有礼貌的”,与画线单词同义;B项curious意为“好奇的”;C项quiet意为“安静的”;D项shy意为“害羞的”。

故本题选A。

3.She hugged me like an old friend and invited me to dinner the next day.A.embracedB.heldC.kissedD.patted.正确答案:A解析:句意:她像一个老朋友那样拥抱我,并邀请我第二天共进晚餐。

画线单词hug意为“拥抱”。

A项embrace意为“拥抱”,与画线单词同义;B项hold 意为“握住”;C项kiss意为“亲吻”;D项pat意为“轻拍”。

2015年职称英语综合A真题及答案汇总

2015年职称英语综合A真题及答案汇总

2015综合A真题及答案第一部分词汇选项1. I will not tolerate that sort of behavior in my classa. controlb. observec. regulated. accept2 .she showed a natural aptitude for the work.a. senseb. talentc. flavord. taste3. most people find rejection hard to accept.a.Excuseb. clientc. refusald. destiny4. The organization was bold enough to face the press.a.Pleasedb. powerfulc. braved. sensible5. They were locked in mortal combat.a.Deadlyb. openc. actuald. active6. We were attracted by the lure of quick money.a.Amountb. supplyc. temptd. sum7. The procedures were perceived as complex and less transparent.a.Clearb. necessaryc. speciald. correct8. The stock exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling.a.Serviceb. dangerc. disorderd. threat9 .He believed that Europe must change or it will perish.A.Survive b. last c. die d. move10. There was a simultaneous trial taking place in the next building.a.Fairb. fullc. coexistingd. public11. They promote assimilation of ethnic groups into the main-stream culture.a.Policyb. valuec. equalityd. integration12. A salesman’s cardinal rule is to satisfy customers.a.Principalb. officialc. simpled. legal13. I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.a.Silenceb. praisec. assured. complain14. We lived for years in a perpetual state of fear.a.Emotionalb. nervousc. terribled. continuous15. The starving children were a pathetic sight.monb. unexpectedc. unforgettabled. pitiful第二部分阅读判断缺第三部分概括大意与完成句子缺第四部分阅读理解第1篇Is There a Way to Keep the Britain’s Economy Growing?【有促进英国经济增长的办法吗?】【出自综合教材概完第11篇】In today's knowledge economy, nations survive on the things they do best. Japanese design electronics while Germens export engineering techniques. The French serve the best food and Americans make computers.Britain specializes in the gift of talking. The nation doesn't manufacture much of anything. But it has lawyers, stylists and business consultants who earn their living from talk, talk and more talk. The World Foundation think tank1 says the UK's four iconic jobs today are not scientists, engineers, teachers and nurses.Instead, they're hairdressers, celebrities, management consultants and managers. But can all this talking keepthe British economy going? The British government thinks it can.Although the country's trade deficit was more than £60 billion in 2006, UK's largest in the postwarperiod, officials say the country has nothing to worry about. In fact, Britain does have a world-classpharmaceutical industry, and it still makes a small sum from selling arms abroad. It also trades services —accountancy, insurance, banking and advertising. The government believes Britain is on the cutting edge2 ofthe knowledge economy. After all, the country of Shakespeare and Wordsworth has a literary tradition of which to be proud. Rock “n” roll3 is an English language medium, and there are billions to be made by theircutting-edge bands. In other words, the creative economy has plenty of strength to carry the British economy.However, creative industries account for only about 4 percent of UK's exports of goods and services. Theindustries are finding it hard to make a profit, according to a report of the National Endowment for Science,Technology and the Arts4. The report shows only 38 percent of British companies were engaged in"innovation activities", 3 percentage points below the EU average and well below Germany (61 percent) andSweden (47 percent).In fact, it might be better to call Britain a "servant" economy — there are at least 4 million people "inservice". The majority of the population are employed by the rich to cook, clean, and take care of theirchildren. Many graduates are even doing menial jobs for which they do not need a degree. Most employment growth has been, and will continue to be, at the low-skill end of the service sector — in shops, bars, hotels, domestic service and in nursing and care homes.第2篇 The Sandwich Generation【三明治一代】【出自综合教材补全第14篇】Today people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown, they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create. However the reality is often very different.In middle age, many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities1: one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life. Around the world, there are millions of people who are “sandwiched”in between the older and the younger generations. Sometimes there may be two or three generations living in the same household — a situation that is common in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe. In other cases, a couple may be taking care of parents and children, but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation. First, people are living longer than they used to. In the early nineteenth century, the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,for example,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75. Therefore, children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time. The second reason is that these days, young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for fin ancial reasons. It’s also more common for today’s young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.2People who take care of elderly parents often face difficult issues. They may have to cover expenses that th eir parents cannot. They may have to manage their parents’ financial and legal affairs. They may have to prepare for their parents’ future needs, such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic experience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well, and caregivers have to resolve important questions; How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household? How can household chores be shared? What is the best way to ensure everyone’s privacy? Successfully coping with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However, this time in life also has its rewards. It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one’s parents or children.It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However, in order to survive this difficult period in their lives, the members of the sandwich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look after the quality of their own lives. They can’t be totally selfless.第3篇缺第五部分补全短文缺第六部分完形填空The Beginning of American Literature【美洲文学的开端】【出自综合教材阅读第49篇】American has always been a land of beginnings. After Europeans “ discovered” America in the fifteenth century, the mysterious New World became for many people a genuine hope of a new life, an escape from poverty and persecution, a chance to start again. We can say that, as nation, America begins with that hope. When, however, does American literature begin?American literature begins with American experiences. Long before the first colonists arrived, before Christopher Columbus, before the Northmen who found America about year 1,000, Native Americans lived here. Each tribe's literature was tightly woven into the fabric of daily life and reflected the unmistakably American experience of lining with the land. Another kind of experience, one filled with fear and excitement, found its expression in the reports that Columbus and other explorers sent home in Spain, French and English. In addition, the journals of the people who lived and died in the New England wilderness' tell unforgettable tales of hard end sometimes heartbreaking experiences of those early years.Experience, then, is the key to early American literature. The New World provided a great variety of experiences, and experiences demanded a wide variety of expressions by an even wider variety of early American writers. These writers included John Smith, who spent only two-and-a-half year: on the American, continent. They included Jonathan Edwards and William Byrd,who thought of themselves as British subjects, never suspecting a revolution that would create a United States of America with a literature of its own. American Indians, explorers, Puritan ministers, frontier wives, plantation owner一they are all the creators of the first American literature.。

2015年12月英语a级考试试题及答案

2015年12月英语a级考试试题及答案

2015年12月英语a级考试试题及答案2015年12月英语A级考试试题及答案一、听力理解(共20分)1. What does the man mean?A) He is too tired to go any further.B) He is not interested in the woman's suggestion.C) He is eager to try something new.D) He is not satisfied with the current situation.答案:C2. What is the woman doing?A) Asking for directions.B) Making an apology.C) Offering help.D) Giving instructions.答案:A二、阅读理解(共30分)Passage 13. According to the passage, what is the main reason for the decline in the number of bees?A) Increased use of pesticides.B) Loss of habitat.C) Climate change.D) Disease.答案:B4. What does the author suggest as a solution to the problem?A) Using more pesticides.B) Planting more flowers.C) Relocating the bees.D) Changing the climate.答案:BPassage 25. What is the main topic of the passage?A) The history of coffee.B) The benefits of coffee.C) The process of making coffee.D) The impact of coffee on health.答案:D6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a healthbenefit of coffee?A) Improved memory.B) Reduced risk of heart disease.C) Increased energy levels.D) Improved digestion.答案:D三、词汇与语法(共20分)7. The ________ of the meeting has been changed to next Monday.A) dateB) timeC) placeD) person答案:A8. She is a ________ girl, and everyone likes her.A) quietB) quiteC) quietsD) quites答案:A四、完形填空(共15分)9. The ________ of the new bridge will be completed by the end of this year.A) constructionB) destructionC) protectionD) direction答案:A10. The ________ of the company has increased by 20% this year.A) revenueB) costC) profitD) loss答案:C五、翻译(共15分)11. 他昨天没有参加会议。

参考答案与解析_2015年职称英语考试历年真题详解及全真模拟试卷(理工类)_[共6页]

参考答案与解析_2015年职称英语考试历年真题详解及全真模拟试卷(理工类)_[共6页]
2015 年职称英语考试历年真题详解及全真模拟试卷(理工类)
参考答案与解析
第一部分:词汇选项
1.【答案】A 【解析】句意为:Patricia 怨恨地瞪着其他的女孩。resentment“愤恨”,四个选项:anger“愤怒”; doubt“怀疑”;love“爱”;surprise“惊奇”。 2.【答案】A 【解析】句意为:这一文件由卫生部拟写。compile“编辑、编写”,四个选项:write“写”;print “印刷”;attach“系,贴”;send“送”。 3.【答案】D 【解析】句意为:他花费多年培养对艺术的学识。cultivate“培养”,四个选项:share“分享”;use “使用”;deny“否定”;develop“发展”。 4.【答案】D 【解析】句意为:在解决这些社会问题上我们看到明显的转变。marked“明显的,显著的”,四个选 项:clear“清晰的”;regular“规律的”;quick“迅速的”;great“伟大的 , 很大的”。 5.【答案】A 【解析】句意为:她的父亲话语不多,举止优雅。graceful“优雅的”,四个选项:polite“有礼貌 的”;similar“类似的”;usual“通常的”;bad“坏的”。 6.【答案】A 【解析】句意为:我们再也不能忍受他的行为。put up with“忍受”,四个选项:bear“忍受,承 受”;accept“接受”;support“支持”;oppose“反对”;根据题意,A 项符合题意。 7.【答案】D 【解析】句意为:嘈杂的声音让人烦恼。irritating“让人烦恼的”,四个选项:confusing“使人糊涂 的”;interesting“有趣的”;stimulating“刺激性的,起激励作用的”;annoying“使烦恼的”;根据题 意,D 项符合题意。 8.【答案】B 【解析】句意为:那位选手时不时的与裁判争论。eternally“不断的”,四个选项:desperately“拼命 地”;constantly“持续地,不断地”;eventually“最终”;extensively“广大地”;根据题意,B 项符合 题意。 9.【答案】A 【 解 析 】 句 意 为: 州 长 对 他 的 税 收 计 划 给 出 了 相 当 模 糊 的 提 纲。vague“ 模 糊 的 ”, 四 个 选 项: unclear“不确切的,不明确的”;firm“坚定的”;short“短暂的”;neat“干净的”;根据题意,A 项 符合题意。 10.【答案】C 【解析】句意为:在内华达州,赌博是合法的。lawful“合法的”,四个选项:popular“流行的”; booming“兴旺的”;legal“合法的”;profitable“有利可图的”;根据题意,C 项符合题意。 11.【答案】D 【解析】句意为:你最近和她谈过话吗? lately“最近”,四个选项:lastly“最后”;finally“最后, 最终”;shortly“短暂地”;recently“最近”;根据题意,D 项符合题意。

2015职称英语理工类a级考试真题及答案

2015职称英语理工类a级考试真题及答案

2015职称英语理工类a级考试真题及答案The 2015 Professional Title English Level A Exam for the Science and Engineering category is a significant assessment for individuals seeking to advance their careers in these fields. This exam not only tests the candidates' English language proficiency but also evaluates their knowledge and understanding of technical concepts. As a result, it plays a crucial role in determining the qualifications and competencies of professionals in the science and engineering sectors.Preparing for the exam requires diligent study and practice to ensure success. Candidates must familiarize themselves with the format of the exam, whichtypically includes multiple-choice questions, reading comprehension passages, and writing tasks. Additionally, they need to review key vocabulary and grammar rules relevant to the science and engineering domain to enhance their language skills.By dedicating time and effort to preparation, candidates can improve their chances of achieving a satisfactory result in the exam.One of the challenges that candidates may face in the exam is the integration of technical content with English language proficiency. The ability to communicate complex scientific ideas effectively in English requires a high level oflinguistic competence and subject knowledge. Therefore, candidates must strive to develop their language skills in tandem with their understanding of scientific principles to excel in this exam. Practice exercises that combine technical topics with English language practice can be beneficial in overcoming this challenge.In addition to language proficiency and technical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are also essential for success in the exam. Candidates may encounter questions that require them to analyze information, draw conclusions, and propose solutions to scientific problems. By honing their critical thinking abilities through practice tests and exercises, candidates can enhance their performance in these challenging aspects of the exam. Furthermore, developingeffective time management strategies is crucial for completing the exam within the allotted timeframe.The 2015 Professional Title English Level A Exam for the Science and Engineering category serves as a benchmark for evaluating the professional capabilities of individuals in these fields. By successfully passing this exam, candidates can demonstrate their proficiency in English communication, technical knowledge, and critical thinking skills. This achievement not only enhances their career prospects but also validates their expertise in the science and engineering domains. As such, the exam plays a vital role in shaping the careers of professionals and promoting excellence in the science and engineering sectors.。

职称英语等级考试真题理工类A级答案附后

职称英语等级考试真题理工类A级答案附后

【经典资料,WORD文档,可编辑修改】【经典考试资料,答案附后,看后必过,WORD文档,可修改】2015年职称英语等级考试真题(理工类A级)第1部分:词汇选项(第1—1 5题,每题1分,共15分)下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线,请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。

1. The sea turtle’s natural habitat has been considerably reduced.A. suddenlyB. generallyC. slightlyD. greatly2. Anderson left the table,remarking that he had some work to do.A. doubtingB. thinkingC. sayingD. knowing3. I got a note from Moira urging me to get in touch.A. instructingB. pushing.C. notifyingD. inviting4. He asserted that nuclear power was a safe and non-polluting energy source.A. maintainedB. recommended15. For some obscure reason,the simple game is becoming very popular.A. obviousB. majorC. unclearD. minor第2部分:阅读判断(第1 6~22题,每题1分,共7分)下面的短文后列出了7个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,请选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,请选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,请选择C。

16. The ground beneath our feet is indeed still.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned17. The shape of lands and oceans are slowly changed with the movements of plates.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned18. Earth cooled down shortly after it was formed.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned19. Scientists once estima ted that Earth’s crust started shifting three billion years ago.A. RightC. Not mentioned20. It took a long time for the melted crust to become hard.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned21. The formation of the Isua supracrustal belt is thought to have started about 3.8 billion years ago.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned22. The lsua supracrustal belt is now a popular holiday resort.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned第3部分:概括大意与完成句子(第23~30题,每题1分,共8分)下面的短文后有2项测试任务:(1)第23~26题要求从所给的6个选项中为第2~5段每段选择1个最佳标题:(2)第27~30题要求从所给的6个选项中为每个句子确定1个最佳选项。

职称英语卫生类A级真题及答案(1)

职称英语卫生类A级真题及答案(1)

职称英语考试/真题题库2015年职称英语卫生类A级真题及答案第1部分:词汇选项(第1~15题,每题1分,共15分) 下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线,请为每处画线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。

1 It was unfortunate that she had erased the message.A heard ofB rubbed outC looked atD spoken out2 He came back home, weary and fatigued.A exhaustedB scaredC worriedD frightened3 The woman living next door is extremely slender.A slimB tallC weakD pale4 Your accusation is wholly without foundation.A almostB probablyC evidentlyD completely5 He was obsessed with American horror movies.A kept thinking aboutB took advantage ofC paid no attention toD cared nothing about6 I have to apologize for my abrupt departureyesterday.A lateB suddenC unfriendlyD untold7 I think she made a blunder by announcing it ahead of time.A decisionB mistakeC promiseD plan8 Some astronomers contend that the universe may be younger than previously believedA predictB thinkC suggestD argue9 My room is really very cosy.A coolB coldC cleanD comfortable10 She is a lovely and gracious woman.A curiousB courteousC quietD shy11 He never grumbled about working overtime.A complainedB talkedC wroteD spoke12 She hugged me like an old friend and invited me to dinner the next day.A heldB embracedC kissedD patted13 Different hypotheses have been put forward to explain why UFOs exist.A sentencesB commentsC theoriesD conclusions14 I must apologize for my outrageousbehavior.A courageousB angryC greedyD glorious15 To start with, we need to decide who will preside over the meeting.A attendB celebrateC chairD prepare第2部分:阅读判断(第16~ 22题,每题1分,共7分)下面的短文后列出了7个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,请选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,请选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,请选择C。

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2015综合A真题及答案第一部分词汇选项1. I will not tolerate that sort of behavior in my classa. controlb. observec. regulated. accept2 .she showed a natural aptitude for the work.a. senseb. talentc. flavord. taste3. most people find rejection hard to accept.a. Excuseb. clientc. refusald. destiny4. The organization was bold enough to face the press.a. Pleasedb. powerfulc. braved. sensible5. They were locked in mortal combat.a. Deadlyb. openc. actuald. active6. We were attracted by the lure of quick money.a. Amountb. supplyc. temptd. sum7. The procedures were perceived as complex and less transparent.a. Clearb. necessaryc. speciald. correct8. The stock exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling.a. Serviceb. dangerc. disorderd. threat9 .He believed that Europe must change or it will perish.A. Survive b. last c. die d. move10. There was a simultaneous trial taking place in the next building.a. Fairb. fullc. coexistingd. public11. They promote assimilation of ethnic groups into the main-stream culture.a. Policyb. valuec. equalityd. integration12. A salesman’s cardinal rule is to satisfy customers.a. Principalb. officialc. simpled. legal13. I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.a. Silenceb. praisec. assured. complain14. We lived for years in a perpetual state of fear.a. Emotionalb. nervousc. terribled. continuous15. The starving children were a pathetic sight.a. Commonb. unexpectedc. unforgettabled. pitiful第二部分阅读判断缺第三部分概括大意与完成句子缺第四部分阅读理解第1篇 Is There a Way to Keep the Britain’s Economy Growing?【有促进英国经济增长的办法吗?】【出自综合教材概完第11篇】In today's knowledge economy, nations survive on the things they do best. Japanese design electronics while Germens export engineering techniques. The French serve the best food and Americans make computers.Britain specializes in the gift of talking. The nation doesn't manufacture much of anything. But it has lawyers, stylists and business consultants who earn their living from talk, talk and more talk. The World Foundation think tank1 says the UK's four iconic jobs today are not scientists, engineers, teachers and nurses. Instead, they're hairdressers, celebrities, management consultants and managers. But can all this talking keep the British economy going? The British government thinks it can.Although the country's trade deficit was more than £60 billion in 2006, UK's largest in the postwar period, officials say the country has nothing to worry about. In fact, Britain does have a world-class pharmaceutical industry, and it still makes a small sum from selling arms abroad. It also trades services — accountancy, insurance, banking and advertising. The government believes Britain is on the cutting edge2 of the knowledge economy. After all, the country of Shakespeare and Wordsworth has a literary tradition of which to be proud. Rock “n” roll3 is an English language medium, and there arebillions to be made by their cutting-edge bands. In other words, the creative economy has plenty of strength to carry the British economy.However, creative industries account for only about 4 percent of UK's exports of goods and services. The industries are finding it hard to make a profit, according to a report of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts4. The report shows only 38 percent of British companies were engaged in "innovation activities", 3 percentage points below the EU average and well below Germany (61 percent) and Sweden (47 percent).In fact, it might be better to call Britain a "servant" economy — there are at least 4 million people "in service". The majority of the population are employed by the rich to cook, clean, and take care of their children. Many graduates are even doing menial jobs for which they do not need a degree. Most employment growth has been, and will continue to be, at the low-skill end of the service sector — in shops, bars, hotels, domestic service and in nursing and care homes.第2篇 The Sandwich Generation【三明治一代】【出自综合教材补全第14篇】Today people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown, they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create. However the reality is often very different. In middle age, many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities1: one is to look after their aging parents,and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life. Around the world, there are millions of people who are “sandwiched”in between the older and the younger generations. Sometimes there may be two or three generations living in the same household — a situation that is common in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe. In other cases, a couple may be taking care of parents and children, but they do not live with them.There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation. First, people are living longer than they used to. In the early nineteenth century, the average life expectancy for adults in the United States,forexample,was about 40,whereas today people live to an average age of 75. Therefore, children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time. The second reason is that these days, young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons. It’s also more common for today’s young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial or emotional support.2 People who take care of elderly parents often face difficult issues. They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot. They may have to manage their parents’ financial and legal affairs. They may have to prepare for their parents’ future needs, such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic experience for everyone.Caring for adult children presents challenges as well, and caregivers have to resolve important questions; How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household? How can household chores be shared? What is the best way to ensure everyone’s privacy? Successfully coping with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. However, this time in life also has its rewards. It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one’s parents or children. It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them. However, in order to survive this difficult period in their lives, the members of the sandwich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look after the quality of their own lives. They can’t be totally selfless.第3篇缺第五部分补全短文缺第六部分完形填空The Beginning of American Literature【美洲文学的开端】【出自综合教材阅读第49篇】American has always been a land of beginnings. After Europeans “discovered” America in the fifteenth century, the mysterious New World became for many people a genuine hope of a new life, an escape from poverty and persecution, a chance to start again. We can say that, as nation, America begins with that hope. When, however, does American literature begin?American literature begins with American experiences. Long before the first colonists arrived, before Christopher Columbus, before the Northmen who found America about year 1,000, Native Americans lived here. Each tribe's literature was tightly woven into the fabric of daily life and reflected the unmistakably American experience of lining with the land. Another kind of experience, one filled with fear and excitement, found its expression in the reports that Columbus and other explorers sent home in Spain, French and English. In addition, the journals of the people who lived and died in the New England wilderness' tell unforgettable tales of hard end sometimes heartbreaking experiences of those early years.Experience, then, is the key to early American literature. The New World provided a great variety of experiences, and experiences demanded a wide variety of expressions by an even wider variety of early American writers. These writers included John Smith, who spent only two-and-a-half year: on the American, continent. They included Jonathan Edwards and William Byrd,who thought of themselves as British subjects, never suspecting a revolution that would create a United States of America with a literature of its own. American Indians, explorers, Puritan ministers, frontier wives, plantation owner一they are all the creators of the first American literature.。

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