职称英语阅读理解
职称英语理工类B级阅读理解真题及答案(第三篇)
职称英语理工类B级阅读理解真题及答案(第三篇)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。
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第三篇Can You Hear This?When something creates a sound wave in a room or anauditorium, listeners hear the sound wave directly from the source. They alsohear the reflections as the sound bounces off thewalls. floor, and ceiling. These are called the reflected wave or reverberant(反射)sound, which can be heard evenafter the sound is no longer coming from the source.The reverberation time of an auditorium isdetermined by the volume or interior size of the auditorium. It is alsodetermined by how well or how poorly the walls, ceiling, floor, and contents ofthe room (including the people) absorb sound. There is no ideal reverberation time,because each use of an auditorium calls for different reverberation. Speechneeds to be understood clearly; therefore rooms used for talking must have ashort reverberation time. The full-sound performance of music such ad Wagneroperas or Mahler symphonies should have a long reverberation time. The light,rapid musical passages of Bach or Mozart need a reverberation time somewherebetween.Acoustic problems often are caused by poorauditorium design. Smooth, curved reflecting surfaces create large reflections.Parallel (平行的)wallsreflect sound back and forth, creating a rapid, repetitive pulsing rge pillars (柱)and comerscan cause acoustic shadows as the sound waves try to pass around the object.Some of theseproblems can be solved by using absorbers and reflectors tochange the reverberation time of a room. For example, hanging large reflectors,called clouds, over the performers will allow some sound frequencies to reflectand others to pass to achieve a pleasing mixture of sound.41 This passage is mainly aboutA. Sound waves and their effects.B. the types of music orchestras play.C. walls of an auditorium.D.the design of an auditorium.答案:D42. Wagner operas and Mahler symphonieswith full-sound effect haveA. a short reverberation time.B. an intermediate reverberation time.C. no reverberation time.D. along reverberation time.答案:D43. This passage suggests that a goodauditorium shouldA. get rid of all reflections.B. not have absorbers.C.achieve a pleasing mixture of soundD. have smooth surfaces.答案:C44. Large pillars and corners mayA. make sound rich and full.B. be cures for sound problems.C.be sources of sound problems.D. function as effectively as clouds.答案:C45. The word” acoustic” in thelast paragraph has something to do withA. performanceB.soundC. audienceD. weather答案:B。
职称英语阅读理解
职称英语阅读理解第三篇 Across the DesertsThe Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world. It stretches across Africa from Senegal to Egypt. The Sahara Desert is an unfriendly environment. During the day it's very hot, and at night it’s sometimes very cold. It isalso difficult to find water in the Sahara.In 2021, Kevin Lin, Ray Zahab, and Charlie Engle decided to do something very difficult. They made the decision to run across the Sahara Desert 4,300 miles (6,920km). It seemed impossible to do, but they wanted to try. The three men liked to test themselves, and this would be a very big test.On the morning of November 2, Kevin, Ray, and Charlie started their trip across the Sahara. Every morning they began running at 5:00. At11 a.m. they stopped and rested until 5 p.m. Then they ran again until 9:30 in the evening. Each day they ran about 40 miles (64 km). Every day it was the same thing.They got up and ran. They listened to music on their iPods, and they ran and ran.Kevin, Ray, and Charlie needed to eat a lot of food during their trip.Most people need about 2,000 calories of food each day. Kevin, Ray, andCharlie needed between 6,000 and 9,000 calories every day. That's a lot offood! They also needed to drink a lot of water.The three men had some problems on their trip, and many times they wantedto quit and go home. It was often very hot (140°F/60°C) during the day, and the heat made them sick. Their legs and feet hurt. Sometimes it was very windy, and they couldn't see. One time they got lost. But they didn't quit. After 111 days, Kevin, Ray; and Charlie successfully finished their trip across the Sahara Desert. They hugged each other and put their hands in the water of the Red Sea. Then they ran to a hotel to take a long shower. 词汇:stretch v. 延伸,伸展calorie n. 卡(路里),小卡,大卡 quit v. 停止,放注释:1. ... made the decision to run across ...:......决正跑步横跨...... 练习:1. It’s not always hot m the Sahara Desert. A. Right B. Wrong C. mentioned2. Each day the men ran for approximately eight hours. A. Right B. WrongC. mentioned3. In the middle of the day: the men usually stopped running. A. Right B. Wrong C. mentioned4. They sometimes felt sick because it was so hot. A. Right B. Wrong C. mentioned5. Sometimes they couldn't see the road because it was windy. A. Right B. Wrong C. mentioned6. Luckily, they never got lost. A. Right B. Wrong C. mentioned7. On their trip across the desert: the three men ran through five countries. A. Right B. Wrong C. mentioned 答案与题解:1. A 文中提到撒哈拉沙漠白天很热晚上有时很冷,所以不是总是很热。
职称英语阅读理解
★第1篇-Ford Abandons Electric Vehicles 福特放弃电动汽车1.What have the Ford motor company.General Motor‟s and Honda done concerning electric cars?A)They have started to produce electric cars.B)They have done extensive research on electric CarsC) They have given up producing electric cars.D)They have produced thousands of electric Cars2.According to Tim Holmes of Ford Europe,battery-powered carsA)will be the main transportation vehicles in the futureB) will not be the main transportation vehicles in the future.C)will be good to the environment in the futureD)will replace petrol—powered vehicles in the future.3. Which auto manufacturers are still producing electric vehicles?A)Toyota and Nissan B)General Motor’s and HondaC)Ford and Toyota D)Honda and Toyota4.According to the eighth paragraph,hybrid carsA)offer fewer mileage than petrol driven carsB)run faster than petrol driven carsC)run more miles than petrol driven carsD)offer more batteries than petrol driven cars5.Which of the following is true about the hope of car manufacturers according to the last paragraph?A)Low-emission cars should be banned.B)Only zero-emission cars are allowed to run on motorways.C)The legislation will encourage car makers to produce more electric cars.D)The legislation will allow more 10w.emission to be produced★第2篇-World Crude Oil Production May Peak a Decade Earlier Than Some Predict世界原油产量可能提前十年达到峰值1.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "sparked" appearing in paragraph 2?A.flashed B.stimulated C.changed D.ended2.The term "a bell shaped curve" appearing in paragraph 2 indicates that global oil production willA.take the shape of a flat curve.B.keep growing.C.keep declining.D.start to decline after global oil production peaks.3.Which of the following is NOT true of the Hubbert model?A.It successfully predicted that oil production peaked in the U.S.in l 970.B.It has been used to predict oil production in many countries.C.It is insufficient to explain oil production cycles in some countries.D.It provides a very realistic and accurate oil production.4.What is the major achievement of the new study mentioned in the last paragraph?A.It predicts global oil production will peak in 2014.B.It predicts oil production will decline in 47 countries.C.It confirms further the effectiveness of the Hubbert model.D.It discovers a new trend of Worldwide oil production.5.Who develop the new version of the Hubbert model?A.American scientists.B.Kuwaiti scientists.C.British scientists.D.Scientists of 47 major oil-producing countries.★第3篇-Citizen Scientists 公民科学家1. Ecologists turn to non-scientist citizens for help because they need themA) to provide their personal life cycles.B) to observe the life cycle of plants.C) to collect data of the life cycle of living things.D) to teach children knowledge about climate change.2. What are citizen scientists asked to do?A) To develop a specific research interest and become professional scientists.B) To send their research observations to a professional database.C) To increase their knowledge about climate change.D) To keep a record of their research observations.3. In "All that's needed to become one... (paragraph 2) ", what does the word "one" stands for?A) a citizen journalist. B) a citizen scientist. C) a scientist. D) a citizen.A) Only experts can participate in it.B) Everybody can participate in it.C) It collects life cycle data on a variety of common plants.D) It has its own website.5. What is the final purpose of Project BudBurst?A) To study when plants will have their first buds.B) To find out the types of plants in the neighborhood.C) To collect life cycle data on a variety of common plants from across the United States.D) To investigate how plants and animals will respond as the climate changes.★第4篇-Motoring Technology 汽车技术1、To reduce car crash rate,many scientists are working hard toA) design fully automatic cars.B) develop faster electric vehicles.C) analyze road deaths occurring worldwide each year.D) improve the safety of cars and develop new fuels.2、According to the second paragraph,most road accidents happen due toA) heavy traffic. B) human mistakes. C) engine failure. D) bad weather.3、Which of is NOT mentioned in the passage?A) Windscreens that can help drivers to improve their vision.B) Radars that can help drivers to see obstacles in fog.C) Devices that can help drivers to see through big vehicles.D) Improvements in seat belts,pedal controls and tyres.4、Satellite tracking and remote communication systems can be used toA) reduce oil consumption.B) remove the obstacles on the road.C) call for help when one’s car crashes.D) help drivers get out of a traffic jam.5、Which of the following statements is true of robotic drivers?A) It will take some time before robotic drivers are available.B) Robotic drivers are not allowed to driveon busy roads.C) Robotic drivers can never replace human drivers.D) Robotic drivers are too expensive to use.★第5篇-Late-Night Drinking 在深夜饮咖啡1. The author mentions “pick-me-up” to indicate thatA melatonin levels need to be raised.B neurohormone can wake us up.C coffee is a stimulant.D decaf is a caffeinated coffee.2. Which of the following tells us how caffeine affects sleep?A Caffeine blocks production of the enzyme that stops melatonin production.B Caffeine interrupts the flow of the hormone that prevents people from sleeping.C Caffeine halves the body’s levels of sleep hormone.D Caffeine stays in the body for many hours.3. What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss?A Different effects of caffeinated coffee and decaf on sleep.C The fact that the subjects slept 415 minutes per night after drinking decaf.D The proof that the subjects took half an hour to fall asleep.4. What does the experiment mentioned in paragraph 4 prove?A There are more enzymes in decaf drinkers’ urine sample.B There are more melatonin concentrations in caffeine drinkers’ urine sample.C Decaf drinkers produce less melatonin.D Caffeine drinkers produce less sleep hormone.A coffee lovers sleep less than those who do not drink coffee.B we should not drink coffee after supper.C people sleep more soundly at midnight than at 3 am.D if we feel sleepy at night, we should go to bed immediately.★第6篇-Making Light of Sleep不要太在意睡眠1 .The clock located inside our brains is similar to our bedside alarm clock ecauseA it controls when we wake,when we eat and when we sleep.B it has a cycle of 24 hours.C it is a cycle also called circadian rhythm.D it can alarm any time during 24 hours.2. What is implied in the second paragraph?A Young children's biological clock has the same rhythm with that of the teenagers.B People after puberty begin to go to bed earlier due to the change of the biological clock.C Children before puberty tend to fall asleep earlier at night than adolescents.D Teenagers go to bed later than they used to due to the light from the computer screen.3. In the third paragraph the author wants to tell the reader thatA it is natural for teenagers to stay up late and get up late.B staying up late has a bad effect on teenagers' ability to think and learn.C during puberty most teenagers experience a kind of gray cloud.D it is hard for teenagers to get out of bed in the morning.4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the fourth and fifth paragraphs?A Our biological clock resets itself automatically.B light gets through our eyes and resets our biological clock.C Our internal clock as well as the alarm clock can be reset automatically.D Our internal clock,like the alarm clock,can be reset.5. According to the last two paragraphs,what did the previous researchers think about the human eye's light-sensing system?A The human eye had two light-sensing systems.B The human eye had one light-sensing system.C The human eye could sense the light of day more quickly than the dark of night.D The human eye could reset our internal clocks in accordance with the alarm clocks ★第7篇-Sugar Power for Cell Phones 用糖为手机发电1. According to the first paragraph,when can we share our sweet drinkswith our cell phones?A When enzymes can be commonly found in living ceils.B When the technology of producing a new type of fuel cell appears.C When the technology of a new type of fuel cell is suitable for mass production.D When the technology of mass producing cell phones appears.2. What trouble did Minter and Klotzhach have in their research?A They had trouble keeping enzymes in fuel cells active.C They had trouble producing fresh enzymes.D They had trouble finding mechanism for producing enzymes.3. According to Paragraph 5,electrons are releasedA when bags of enzyme are embedded in the new fuel cell.B when glucose from a sugary liquid goes through the enzyme.C when the enzyme oxidizes the glucose from a sugary liquid that goes through apocket.4. What is exciting about the new fuel cells?A Their limitless power generation capacity is amazing.B Their limited power generation capacity is a good beginning.D Their limitless power generation capacity is a major accomplishment,5. According to the last paragraph,what is NOT true of the new fuel cells?A The new fuel cells run on sugar that is easy to find.B The new fuel cells are environment friendly.C The new fuel cells are biologically degradable,D It will take some time before the new fuel cells can be used in popular products.★第8篇-Eiffel Is an Eyeful引人注目的埃菲尔铁塔1. Why does the author think the Eiffel Tower is transformed into symbol of aworld on the move?A) Tourists from all over the world come to the Eiffel Tower by car or by plane.B ) Tourists of all nationalities come to scribble on the cold iron of the tower.C) The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in the world.D ) The Eiffel Tower represents all the towers in the world.2. What seems strange to the author?A) Visitors prefer wasting time scribbling to enjoying the view.B ) Visitors spends much time watching other people scribbling.C ) Only Japanese,Brazilians and Americans like to mark their presence.D ) Scribbling spread from country to country.3. Which statement is NOT true of Hugues Richard?A ) He is a cyclist.B ) He is a record holder.C ) He climbed 747 steps up the tower in 19 minutes and 4 seconds.4. What did the builder use the Eiffel Tower for?A) Sending radio and television signals all over the world.B ) Conducting research in various fields.D ) Demonstrating French culture.5. Which of the following is nearest in meaning to “(The Eiffel Tower is like)ablank canvas for visitors to make of it what they will ______?A ) Visitors can do whatever they want on the tower.B ) Visitors can paint on the tower whatever they want.C ) Visitors can imagine freely what the tower represents.D) Visitors can draw on a blank canvas provided by the Tower managementcompany.★第9篇-Egypt Felled by Famine埃及饱受饥饿折磨1. Why does the author mention pyramid builders?A. because they once worked miracles.B. because they were well-builtC. because they were actually very weakD. because even they were unable to rescue their civilizationcivilization of ancient Egypt?A. Change of climateB. famineC. foodD. population growth3. Which of the following statements is true?A. The White Nile is the trunk of the River NileB. The White Nile is the trunk of the Blue BileC. The White Nile a branch of the Blue NileD. The White Nile and the Blue Nile are branches of the River NileA. immediately after a period of droughtB. immediately after a period of floodC. just before a drought struckD. just before a flood struck5. The word devastating in the last paragraph could be best replaced byA. frustratingB. damagingD. worrying★第10篇-Young Female Chimps Outlearn Their Brothers年轻雌猩猩学习优于她们的弟兄1. Why do young female chimps learn faster than young male chimps atfishing for termites?A Because young female chimps don’t play with their brothers.B Because young female chimps begin to study their mothers earlier.C Because young male chimps never learn to fish for termites.D Because young male chimps are not interested in termites.2. What are the tools with which chimps fish for termites?A Tree branches.B Vegetation.C Fruits.D Grass.3. Which of the Following is true about chimps fishing for termites accordingto paragraph 6?A Males often compete with females in fishing for termites.B Males could get out more termites with every dip.C Females could get out more termites with every dip.D Males are good at mastering technique for fishing for termites.4. How did the researchers explain the fact that boy chimps spent more timeon playing?A They like hunting.B They enjoy fighting.C It helps them to stay fit.D It will make them good fighters and hunters in the future.5. According to the last paragrnph, which of the following is NOT true?A Adult chimps hunt monkeys while young chimps fish for termites.B The main source of animal protein for male chimps is colobus monkeys.C The main source of animal protein for female chimps is termites.D Female chimps fish for termites while watching their children.★第11篇The Net Cost of Making a Name for Yourself(理C)The domain name “.edu” is operated bythe company Nerwork Solutions.The .firm, .shop, .web, .arts, .rec, .info and .nom domains are NOT run bythe US government.Global Names of Singapore isa registrarHow can a company successfully register a name with the Internet?It must pay up to $10, 000 or a nonrefundable deposit.What is the meaning of the phrases “net cost” in the title?T he registration fee for a domain name on the Internet.★第12篇-Florida Hit by Cold Air Mass纳佛罗里达遭受冷气团袭击1. Which of the following statements is not meant in the first two paragraphs?A. The cold air mass was a threat to Florida’s citrus crop.dropped below thefreezing mark.C. The northern harbors were blocked with ice.D. The eastern two thirds of the United States was hit by cold air mass.2. According to the second paragraph, in which area (s) did the temperaturefall below zero?A. Most of the south.B. Parts of interior South Florida.C. West Palm Beach.D. All of the above.3. King‟s statement that “We brought shorts, T-shirt, and I had to go out andbuy another coat,” shows thatA. he was caught by the sudden cold.B. he needed formal clothes.C. fashion in Florida is tempting.D. Florida is how compared with England.4. Governor Jeb issue the emergency order because heA. thought speed limit for trucks was unreasonable.B. tried to improved the traffic condition of the express ways.C. wanted to encourage trucks to transport as much fruit to market as possible.5. Which statement is NOT true according to the last paragraph?A. Sprinklers were used to protect citrus trees from being damaged.B. Citrus trees would be damaged if the temperature drops below minus 2℃forfour hours.C. The Carolinas. Tennessee and parts of Virginia were covered with snow.D. Florida Citrus Mutual sprayed trees with sprinklers for citrus growers.★第13篇-Invisibility Ring隐形环1.Harry Potter is mentioned in the passage,because scientistsA can now make an invisible cloak of the same kind as he uses.B try to make an invisible cloak of the same kind as he uses.C try to invent a device Similar in idea to the invisible cloak he uses.D know that it is possible to make an invisible cloak of the same kind.2.What is true of microwaves?A Their wavelengths are shorter than those of visible light.B Their wavelengths are longer than those of visible light.C They are different from visible light as they are a kind of radiant energy.D They are visible to the human eye.3.What is NOT true of the invisibility device?A It is made of a special material with unusual ability.B Microwaves bounce off it when they strike it.C Microwaves pass through it when they strike it.D It bends the microwaves all the way around until they reach the opposite side.4.What does the word “coaster” mean in the passage?A A disk or plate placed under a drinking glass to protect a table top.B A vessel engaged in coastal trade.C A roller coaster.D A resident of a coastal area.5.Harry Potter‟s invisibility cloak doesn‟t have any real competition yet,becauseA scientists have not found out how his cloak works.B the cloaking device is a total failure.C the cloaking device works only for microwaves.D the cloaking device works only for visible light.★第14篇-Japanese Car Keeps Watch for Drunk Drivers日本用来监视醉酒司机的新型概念车1. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Japanese conceptcareA It has a sensor system that could issue a warning if the driver is drunk.B It has sensors that detect traces of alcohol inside the car.C It has sensors locked up in the ignition system.D It has a breathalyzer-like detection system.2. What has Volvo developed?A The same detection system mentioned in the previous paragraph.B A breathalyzer attached to a car’s seat belt.C A smart car seat belt.D An intelligent engine.3. What is the function of the camera mentioned in Paragraph 4?A It monitors the driver’s eyes to see if he needs a rest.B It judges if the driver wants to pull over.C It judges if the driver wants to take a rest.D It issues an alarm when the driver speaks.4. According to Doi,A the overall effectiveness of the detection technology has improved.B Nissan is making a timetable to market the detection system.C it is impossible to improve the overall effectiveness of the detection system.D Nissan aims to improve the detection technology to reduce the fatality rate.5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 6?A An external camera checks that the car is going properly.B The car will automatically keep to its lane.C The seat belt will tighten when the driver is found drowsy.D The technology of the alcohol odor sensor should be improved.★第15篇-Winged Robot Learns to Fly 肋生双翅机器人学飞行1. Which of the following is NOT true of what is mentioned about the wingedrobot in the second paragraph?A The two professors of CUT built the winged robotB The two professors of CUT tested whether the winged robot could learn to fly.C The two professors of CUT programmed the data on how the robot flapped itswings.D The two professors of CUT tried to find out if the robot could fly by itself.2. How did the robot behave at the beginning of the test?A It rotated its wings through 90 degrees.B It twitched but gradually gained height.C It was twitched and broke down.D It landed not long after the test.3. Which of the following is nearest to Peter Bentley‟s view on the wingedrobot?A The winged robot could never really fly.C The winged robot should go through further evolution before it could fly.D The robot could fly if it were lighter.4. What measured how much lift the robot produced?A Two vertical rods.B A movement detector.C An elastic band.D Both B and C.5. What does “the process” appearing in the last paragraph refer to?A Pairing up successful inst ructions.B Sending instructions to the robot.C Generating new sets of instructions for evaluation.D All the above.★第16篇-Japanese Drilling into Core of Earth日本人的地心旅行1. According to the passage, Mount UnzenA erupted in 1707.B erupted in 1991.D several times in the last century.2. According to the passage, the study of the Mount Unzen volcano maybenefit Japan in all the following aspects EXCEPTA finding causes of volcano eruptions.B helping to launch anti-disaster research.C looking into the connection between liquified rocks and gas buildup.D predicting volcano eruptions.A. Because Japan has many living volcanos.B Because Japan wants to turn Mount Fuji to a dead volcano.C Because volcano gas could be a source of energy.D Because Japan is testing a new way of drilling into the earth.4. The drilling site on Mount Unzen isA around the sea level.B on the northeast slope of the mountain.C about half way up the mountain.D as high as 1,486 meters.5. The title of this passage Japanese Drilling into Core of Earth actuallymeans that theyA drill a hole into the core of a volcano.B bore into the rocks near the volcanic vent.C conduct an imagery journey to the core of a volcano.D regard magma as the core of Earth.★第17篇-A Sunshade for the Planet地球防晒霜1. According to the first two paragraphs,the author thinks thatA strong measures have been taken by the government to prevent globalwarming.B to reduce carbon emissions is an impossible mission.C despite the difficulty, scientists have some options to prevent global warming.D actions suggested by scientists will never he realized.2. Scientists resist talking about their options because they don‟t wantpeople toA know what they are doing.B feel their efforts are uselessC think the problem has been solved.D see the real problem.3. What does Stephen Schneider say about a heroin addict and methadone?A Methadone is an effective way to treat a hard heroin addict.C Hospitalization together with methadone can work effectively with a heroinaddict.D Methadone and heroin arc equally effective in treating a heroin addict.4. What is Stephen Schneider‟s idea of preventing global warming?A To ask governments to take stronger measures.B To increase the sunlight reaching the Earth.C To apply sunscreen to the Earth.5. What is NOT true of the effectiveness of “sunscreen”, according to thelast paragraph?A It deflects sunlight reaching the Earth to counteract the warming.B It blocks the incident energy in the sun’s rays.C It is a controversial method.D It decreases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.★第18篇-Thirst for Oil石油匮乏1. “… we will need to cure our addiction to oil.”Why does the author say so?A Most of the energy on Earth comes from the Sun.B Oil supply is increasing all the time.C Demand for oil is increasing all the time.D Oil supply is decreasing.2. Which of the following statements is NOT meant by the author, accordingto the second paragraph?A Wood was the fuel of choice before coal.B The use of coal is declining.C Coal is the most environmentally unfriendly fuel next to oil.D Coal reserves are plentiful and will be likely to become the major fuel of choice.3. Which country is the biggest consumer of petroleum?A The United States.B Russia.C Norway.D Venezuela.4. What do experts say about the earth‟s fuel reserves?A The earth’s fuel reserves will be accessible for the next 50 years.B There will soon be an energy crisis.D Fuel demand will decline.5. What is NOT the result of consuming fossil fuels according to the lastparagraph?A Rainforests will be destroyed.B Arctic ice will be melted.C The earth’s temperature will be raised.D The sea level will go up.★第19篇Graphene's Superstrength11 .What would change the future of electronics according to engineers?C Graphene.2. According to the second and third paragraphs,what is true of graphene?C It is easy to find graphene.3. Which of the following can be us ed to replace the word “apply”inparagraph 4?D put.4. Which of the following is NOT meant in the last two paragraphs?A Graphene is made of graphite,one of the softest materials in theworld.5. Graphene's superstrength lies in the fact that?C It can help to make electronic components smaller.★第20篇-Explorer of the Extreme Deep深海探索器1.What is Alvin?A A research institute.B A transporting vehicle.C A submersible.D A scientist.2.Which of the following statements is NOT a fact about Alvin?A h can carry explorers as deep as 6,500 meters.B It has played a key role in various important undersea expeditionsC It was launched in the sixties of the twentieth century.D It has been used for more than 40 years.3.“...a world that is still full of mys teries” refers toA the earth.B out space.C the ocean.D Mars.4.In what aspects are the new HOV and Alvin similar?A Size.B Speed.C Capacity.D Shape.5.In what aspects are the new HOV and Alvin different?A Offering better views.B Speed.C Size.D Both A and B.★第21篇-Plant Gas植物,沼气的又一来源1 that was scientists' understanding of methane?A)It was produced from plants.B)It was not a greenhouse gas.C)It was produced in oxygen-free environments.2 To test whether plants are a source of methane, the scientists createdA)a oxygen-free environment.B)an environment with the same concentration of oxygen as the Earth has.D)an environment filled with the greenhouse gas3 hich statement is true of the methane emissions of plants in theexperiment?A)The lower the temperature, the higher the amount of methane emissions.B)Living plants release less methane than dried plants at the same temperature.C)When exposed to sunlight, plants stop releasing methane.D)The higher the temperature, the greater the amount of methane emissions.A)Plants growing in soil release methane.B)Plants growing in water release methane.C)Soil microbes consume methane.D)Microbes in plants produce methane.5 What is the beneficial point of some microbes consuming plant-producedmethane?A)Methane becomes less poisonous.B)methane is turned into a fertilizer.C)Less methane reaches the atmosphere.D)Air becomes cleaner……★第22篇-Snowflakes雪花1. What does Professor Libbrecht believe to be true?A. No two snowflakes are exactly the same in shape.B. Somebody has examined all the snowflakes that on Earth.C. The statement that no two snowflakes are alike is confirmed.D. None of the above.2. What do the simplest snow crystals look like?A. They have six columns.B. They are flaky.C. They are cubic in shape.D. They are six-sided.3. What are the factors that affect the shape and growth rate of a snowcrystal?A. Humidity and temperature.B. Water and falling speed.D. Both B and C.4. It can be felt from the description in the 2nd paragraph that the authorA. admires the beauty of the snowflakes.B. dislikes the changing growth history of the snowflakes.C. has a particular feeling for those flower-like crystals.D. likes to compare snowflakes to the stars in the sky.5. Libbrecht is not able toA. create snow crystals of different shapes.B. make crystals that look similar to one another.C. create snowflakes that are exactly alike.D. refine his techniques.★第23篇-Powering a City? It's a Breeze风力发电?轻而易举1. What are the symbols of Netherlands according to the first paragraph?A. The flat landscape.B. Wooden shoes and wooden windmills.D. Both A and B.2. Which statement is best describes the urban turbine mentioned in thesecond paragraph?A. It is a windmill put on rooftops of buildings for energy generation.B. It is a high-tech machine designed to generate energy for urban people.C. It is light and quiet and therefore more efficient.D. It is driven by urban wind.3. The smallest models of an urban turbineA. is designed for private homes.B. weighs 2,000 kilograms.C. can be carried up to the rooftop without a crane.4. The Netherlands leads in the urban turbine technology becauseA. the Dutch are natural pioneers.B. the Dutch have a tradition with windmills.C. Netherlands is windier than Germany, Finland and Slovenia.D. Netherlands is a small country with a large population.5. According to the last paragraph, what are the advantages of wind powertechnology?A. It can be used for different purposes.B. It can replace nuclear power plant.C. It can be in stalled in one's backyard.D. It can be installed in one's backyard.★第24篇-Underground Coal Fires a Looming Catastrophe地下煤着火——即将来临的灾难1. According to the first paragraph, one of the warnings given by thescientists is thatA. underground fires loom large in the forests.B. coal burning deep underground is found in China.C. poisonous elements released by the underground fires can pollute watersources.D. arsenic and mercury are the most poisonous elements to water sources.2. According to the third paragraph, what will happen when the undergroundheat does not disappear?A. Coal heats up on its own and catches fire and burns.B. The underground oxygen will be used up.C. Poisonous fumes and greenhouse gases will be accumulated underground.D. There will be an increase of abandoned mines.3. What did Stracher analyze in his article published in the InternationalJournal of Coal Ecology?A. Annual consumption of coal in U.S.B. Annual consumption of coal in China.C. How long coal fires has lasted in the northern region of China.D. Coal fires can have an impact on the environment.4. Which of the following statements about Paul Van Dijk is Not true?A. He was one of the scientists who have warned against the threats ofunderground fires.B. He has detected and monitored underground fires in Netherlands.C. He has worked with the Chinese government on the underground fires issue.D. He works for a research institute in the Netherlands.5. According to the fifth paragraph, what is the suggested method to controlunder ground fires?A. Using remote sensing technique.B. Controlling the release of carbon dioxide.C. Making the soil heat resistant.D. Cutting off the oxygen supply.★第25篇-Eat to Live为生存而食1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Eating less than usual might make us live longer.B. If we go on a diet when old, we may keep healthy.C. Dieting might not be needed.D. We have to begin dieting from childhood.A. To describe the influence of old age on mice.B. To illustrate the effect of meager food on mice.C. To tell us how mice’s liver genes behave.D. To inform us of the process of metabolizing drugs.3. What can be inferred about completely normally fed mice mentioned in thepassage?A. They will not experience free radical production.B. They will experience more genetic rejuvenation in their lifetime.C. They have more old liver genes to behave like young genes.D. They are more likely to suffer from inflammation.4. According to the author, which of the following most interested theresearchers?A. The mice that started dieting in old age.B. 27 of those 46 old genes that continued to behave like young genes.C. Calorie restriction that works in people.D. Dieting that makes sure a drug is effective.5. According to the last two paragraphs, Spindler believes thatA. calorie restriction is very important to young peopleB. seeing the effect of a diet, people will eat less than normal.C. dieting is not a good method to give us health and a long life.D. drugs do not have the effects of calorie restriction.★第26篇-Male and Female pilots cause accidents differently男女飞行员引起飞行事故的差异1. What is the research at Johns Hopkins University about?A) Causes of aircraft crash.B) Gender difference in relation to types of aircraft crashes.D) Gender discrimination in general aviation in the United States.2. Which of the statements is NOT true according to the second paragraph?A) Crashes of general aviation aircraft are a major source of aviation accidents inthe United States.B)Male pilots,like male vehicle drivers,are more likely to have accidents thanfemale pilots.C) It is commonly known that aircraft crashes are mostly caused by young andinexperienced pilots.D) Only mature pilots are studied to determine the gender differences in thereasons for aircraft crash.3. How did the researchers carry out their study?A) They studied the findings of several previous research projects.B) They conduced a questionnaire with 411 pilots.C) They collected data from the database at the Johns Hopkins UniversityD) They analyzed the circumstances of the crashes involved.4. What is the most common circumstance of crash with female pilots?A) Mechanical failure and running out of fuel.B) Loss of control on landing or takeoff and stalling.C) Loss of control on landing or takeoff and running out of fuel.D) Stalling and landing with the gear up.5. In the comparison of female and male pilots,A) female pilots are found to be more courageous and risk-takingB) male pilots are found to be more professional and attentive.C) female pilots are found to make more errors out of carelessness.D) male pilots are found to make more errors in decision-making.。
职称英语历年真题综合A阅读理解
职称英语历年真题综合A阅读理解在职称英语考试中,阅读理解题目是每年考试中的重点题型,所占分值比重也是最多的。
因此,参加考试的考生们,如果要想拿高分,就必须搞定英语阅读理解题目。
以下是我整理的职称英语历年真题综合A阅读理解,供大家备考。
职称英语历年真题综合A阅读理解篇2职称英语历年真题综合A阅读理解篇3职称英语历年真题综合A阅读理解篇4 Gadgets for Work and PlayIts 7: 45 in the morning,and 26-year-old Steve Clarkson is going to work.He puts on his jacket,and picks up his mobile phone and laptop.As he leaves the house,he turns on his MP3 player and puts on his headphone.He is ready to go.Today,for millions of people,gadgets like Clarksons are a normal part of life.Im a reporter for a magazine,and Im usually not in the office.My mobile phone and laptop help me to do my work both on the road and at home,says Clarkson.Today many people can check e-mails,send messages,or surf the Web,using their mobile phones.Tina Fang is studying photography in New York City.Some of these gadgets are expensive,but they can save your money in the long run.I have a digital camera.I can use it to take eighty pictures and shoot video(record an image onto video) at the same time.I listen to music on my MP3 player,and I can download and read books on it,too.I use the camera and MP3 for both learning and fun.Its now 9: 45.Steve Clarkson gets an e-mails from his 17-year-old sister.She has a gadget that lets her send e-mails,play games,and take notes.She is in class right now.I e-mailed her back.I told her to stop playing,and pay attention, laughs Clarkson.These gadgets are fun,but sometimes they can distract(分散注意力) people,too.1.What is Steve Clarkson?A.A student.B.A reporter.C.A businessman.D.A computer programmer.2.Which of the following things is not a gadget?A.A picture.B.A laptop.C.An MP3 player.D.A mobile phone.3.When his sister had lessons,Steve told her _____.A.to pay no attentionB.to e-mail him back right awayC.to stop playing gamesD.to listen to music on the MP3 player答案及解析:1.选B,根据第二段中Im a reporter for a magazine,and Im usually not in the office.可知Steve Clarkson是个reporter.2.选A,选项A: a picture不属于gadget,其他三项均在文中提到过,属于gadget。
职称英语综合类阅读理解及答案英文版
职称英语综合类阅读理解及答案英文版职称英语综合类阅读理解及答案英文版A Football Club During the 1970 season, the club played42 matches: of these, 34 were League and Cup games, and the remainder were friendly matches. In the League, the Club finished in third place, two points behind the champions. Out of 28 League games, 16 were won, 8 were drawn and 4 were lost, whilst the Club managed to reach the semi-final of the Challenge Cup for the first time in its history. Of the eight friendly matches, four were won, two were drawn, and two were lost, but these defeats were at the hands of visiting teams whose standards were generally much higher than those of players of this area. At the same time, the standard of play shown by our own team was markedly superior to that seen in previous years, and this suess is largely due to the intensive training programme which has been supervised by the team captain. In this connection, the provision of adequate training facilities must remain a priority, and the erection of an indoor gymnasium or hallin which the players can practise on wet evenings is essential. It would do much to supplement the outdoor training being carried on, and would help the Club in the recruitment of younger players. There are now 28 players registered with the Club, and many more have asked to join but have been discouraged by the fact that the Club fieldsonly one team. With the improvement in the financial position, concerning which the Treasurer will report in a minute. I suggest that the Committee consider entering a team in the Second Division of the League.1. How many Cup matches did the Challenge Club play?A) 34 B) 6 C) 8 D) 422. What reason does the speaker give for the Clubs improved playing record?A) The provision of adequate training facilities. B) The erection of an indoor gymnasium.C) The intensive training under the team captain. D) The low standards of the visiting teams.3. In the second paragraph, this connection refers toA) an indoor gymnasium. B) An indoor hall. C) The team captain. D) The intensive training programs.4. The mittee may enter a team in the Second Division of the League because ofA) its improved financial position. B) Its better training facilities.C) Its improved playing record. D) Its ambition to bee famous.5. The tone of this report isA) objective. B) Unfriendly. C) Pessimistic. D) Critical.参考答案: BCDAA。
职称英语考试的阅读理解例题和答案
职称英语考试的阅读理解例题和答案职称英语考试的阅读理解例题和答案The Smog(烟雾)For over a month,Indonesia was in crisis.Forest fires raged out of control as the country suffered its worst drought for 50 years.Smoke from the fires mixed with sunlight and hot dry air to form a cloud of smog.This pollution quickly spread and within days it was hanging over neighbouring countries including Malaysia,Singapore and Thailand.When the smoke combined with pollution from factories and cars,it soon became poisonous(有毒的').Dangerous amounts of CO became trapped under the smog and pollution levels rose.People wheezed(喘息)and coughed as they left the house and their eyes watered immediately.The smog made it impossible to see across streets and whole cities disappeared as grey soot(烟灰)covered everything.In some areas,water was hosed(用胶管浇)from high-rise city buildings to try and break up the smogFinally, heavy rains, which came came in November. Put out the fires and clear the air . But the environmental costs and health problems will remain Many people from South—Eastern Asian cities already suffer from breathing huge amounts of Car exhaust fumes(汽车排放的废气)and factory pollution Breathing problems could well increase and many non—sufferers may have difficulties for the first time.Wildlife has suffered too.In lowland forests,elephants,deer, and tigers have been driven out of their homes by smog.But smog is not just an Asian problem. In fact .was world was first used in London in 1905 to describe the mixture of smoke and thick fog.Fog often hung over the capital.Sometimes the smog was SO thick and poisonous that people were killed by breathing problems or in accidents.About 4,000 Londoners died within five days as a result ofthick smog in 1952.16 Indonesia was in crisis because of the drought.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned17 The smog spread to neighbouring countries.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned18 The air-pollution index went up to 300 within a few days.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned19 Water was used to try to break up the smog.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned20 Many Indonesians blamed the government for the drought.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned21 The forest animals haven’t been affected by the smog.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned22 The word “smog” first appeared in 1952.A RightB WrongC Not mentioned参考答案16 A 题句的意思是“由于干旱,印度尼西亚处于危机之中”。
职称英语综合A阅读理解考试题及答案
职称英语综合A阅读理解考试题及答案Understand yourself in order to better understanding others.以下是小编为大家搜索整理的职称英语综合A阅读理解考试题及答案,希望能给大家带来帮助!更多精彩内容请及时关注我们应届毕业生考试网!Superconductor Ceramic (陶瓷)An underground revolution begins this winter. With the flip (轻击) of a switch, 30,000 homes in one part of Detroit will soon become the first in the country to receive electricity transmitted by ice-cold high-performance cables. Other American cities are expected to follow Detroit ‘s example in the years ahead, which could conserve enormous amounts of power.The new electrical cables at the Frisbie powe.r station in Detroit are revolutionary because they are made of superconductors. A superconductor is a material that transmits electricity with little or no resistance. Resistance is the degree to which a substance resists electric current. All common electrical conductors have a certain amount of electrical resistance. They convert at least some of the electrical energy passing through them into waste heat. Superconductors don ‘t. No one under stands how superconductivity works. It just does.Making superconductors isn ‘t easy. A superconductor material has to be cooled to an extremely low temperature to lose its resistance. The first superconductors, made more than 50 years ago, had to be cooled to -263 degrees Celsius before they lost their resistance. Newer superconducting materials lose their resistance at -143 degrees Celsius.The superconductors cable installed at the Frisbie station is made of a ceramic material that contains copper, oxygen; bismuth(铋), strontium(偲), and calcium( 钙 ). A ceramic is a hard, strong compound made from clay or minerals. The superconducting ceramic has been fashioned into a tape that is wrapped lengthwis.e around a long tube filled with liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen is supercold and lowers the temperature of the ceramictape to the point where it conveys electricitywith zero resistance.The United States loses an enormous amount of electricity each year to resistance. Because cooled superconductors have no resistance, they waste much less power. Other cities are watching the Frisbie experiment in the hope that they might switch to superconducting cable and conserve power, too.1.What is the benefitof the revolution mentioned in the first paragraph?A. With a flip of swish, electricity can be transmitted.B. Other American cities can benefit from the high-perfo ——rraance cables.C. Great amounts of power can be conserved.D. Detroit will first receive electricity transmitted by the new electrical pared to common electrical conductors, superconductorsA. have little or no electrical resistance.B. can be used for a long time.C. are not energy-efficient.D. can be made easily.3.At what temperature does the superconducting ceramic lose its resistance?A. -143 degree Celsius.B. -263 degree Celsius.C. As long as it is ice-cold.D. Absolute zero.4.What element enables the ceramic tape to lower its temperature?A. Copper.B. Liquid nitrogen.C. Clay.D. Calcium.5.According to the last paragraph, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Other cities hope they can also conserve power.B. Other cities hope they can use superconducting cables soon.C. Superconductors waste less power because of their low resistance.D. The Fribie experiment is not successful.。
职称英语阅读理解
一、I’ll Be Bach ....................................................................................................... 0 二、Life as a Movie Extra ........................................................................................ 0 三、To Have and Have Not .. 0四、pop music in africa 0五、The Operation of internationalairlines ....................................................................................................................... 0 七Older Volcanic Eruptions ..................................................................................... 0 八、Eiffel Is an Eyeful .............................................................................................. 1 九、Goal of American Education ............................................................................. 1 十、The Family ........................................................................................................ 1 十一、Tales of the Terrible Past ............................................................................... 1 十二、Spacing in Animals (1)十三、some tings we know about language .................................................................................................................... 1 十四、The Only Way Is Up...................................................................................... 1 十五、Clone Farm .................................................................................................... 1 十六、income ........................................................................................................... 2 十七、Seeing the World Centuries Ago................................................................................................................................... 2 十八、Importance of Services . (2)十九、The National Park Service (2)二十、“Lucky” Lord Lucan ----- Alive or Dead ...................................................................................................................... 2 二十一、 Pool Watch .............................................................................................. 2 二十二、The Cherokee Nation ................................................................................. 2 二十三Oseola McCarty ............................................................................................ 2 二十四、going her own way .................................................................................... 3 二十五、why so many children ................................................................................ 3 二十六、eat to live ................................................................................................... 3 二十九、Can Buildings Be Designedto Resist Terrorist Attack .......................................................................................... 3 三十、Americans Get Touchy .................................................................................. 3 三十三Finding Enlightenment inScotland ..................................................................................................................... 4 三十四: The Beginning of AmericanLiterature (4)一、I’ll Be Bach1.The music composed by David cope is about ___A Classical music.2.By developing a computer software ,David cope aimed ___C to write an opera 3.What did cope realize about a great composer’s brain?D It creates an accurate database4.Who is Emmy?B a computer software 5.We can infer from the passage that _D Emmy did much more work than a composer. 二、Life as a Movie Extra 1.What is true about movie extras?They often have to wait around on movie sets and do nothing. 2.What might surprise movie extras the first time they do the job? A) It can take hours to do a scene that is only a few minutes long in the movie. 3.Why do most people work as movie extras?C) They want to be on a movieset. 4.What are the job requirements for being a movie extra? C) You must be willing to repeat a scene many times. 5.It can be inferred from the passage thatA) being a movie extra can be boring 三、To Have and Have Not 1.Why did the writer want to leave thehotel?B.To have a change of scene. 2.What attracted the writer to the shop?D.The light coming from inside. 3.The writer found the stock in the front of the shop__A.of top quality 4. What was unusual about the way the woman looked at him?C.She seemed to know him well. 5.The writer disliked the back room because_____C.he saw nothing he really liked 四、pop music in africa 1. This passage is about how African pop music is___B) more serious than most pop music2. For people outside of Africa, African pop music is ____D) both familiar and different3. The musicians mentioned in this passage all___A) write about serious problems4. Eric Wainaina_______.C) studied music in Boston5. Witness Mwaijaga writes about the problem of women partly because_______.A) she was had a difficult life herself五、The Operation of international airlines1.According to the passage, in operating airlines it is essential toD) cater to the need of passengers sitting at both ends of the jets.2. The following are all mentioned as reasons why the airlines are having a hard time EXCEPT thatA) the tourist industry is experiencing an all-time low.3. The improvements the airlines attempt at include all the following EXCEPTC) showing more movies during the long flights.4. There is not much the airlines can do when it comes toC) speeding up customs procedure.5. Which of the following is a bad habit of the executive passengers that frustrates the airlines?C) They do not travel on the flight they have booked.六、Narrow Escape1. Why was it “too late” by the time they left the hut in the morning?C) Rocks loosened by melting ice could be dangerous.2. The first reason given to explain why mountaineers hate talus is_______.A) that climbers above you might cause it to fall on you3. What is likely to be the meaning of "Cailloux"?B) Rocks are falling.4. What is sarcastic in the words of the boy in paragraph four?D) Being hit by a rock isn't "pleasant" at all. 5. In what sense was Toby "safe"?A) The overhanging rock would protect him from falling rocks.七Older Volcanic Eruptions1. Why did older volcanic eruptions do more damage than more recent ones?A. Because they killed off life more easily. 2. How did Wignall calculate the killing power of those older volcanic eruptions?D. By comparing the proportion of life wiped out with the volume of lava produced.3.When did dinosaurs become extinct? D) 65 million years ago.4.What can be inferred from paragraph 3 concerning dinosaurs?D) The cause of their extinction has remained a controversial issue.5. What is the main thesis of the article?B) Older volcanic eruptions were more destructive.八、Eiffel Is an Eyeful1. Why does the author think the EiffelTower is transformed into symbol of a world on the move?B ) Tourists of all nationalities come to scribble on the cold iron2. What seems strange to the author? Visitorsprefer wasting time scribbling to enjoying the view.3. Which statement is NOT true of HuguesRichard?C ) He climbed 747 steps up the tower in 19 minutes and 4 seconds.4. What did the builder use the Eiffel Towerfor?Conducting research in various fields.5. Which of the following is nearest inmeaning to “(The Eiffel Tower is like)a blank canvas for visitors to make of itwhat they will _?Visitors can imaginefreely what the tower represents.九、Goal of American Education1.Which of the following best states the goal of American education?C. To give every student the opportunity to fully develop his/her ability.2.It is implied in the passage thatD. the subject every student takes may vary.3.American schools place great emphasis on the learner'sC. acquisition of the ability to be creative.4.According to the passage, American education meets the needs of all the following EXCEPTC. the students from foreign countries. 5.Which of the following best states thefeature of American education that makes itdifferent from education in other countries?D. Its underlying goal to develop everychild's abilities to the fullest extent.十、The Family1. Another good title for this passage wouldbe_____.A) What Makes a Family?2. A nuclear family is defined as_____.A) amarried couple with their minor children3. The information in this passage wouldmost likely be found in an anthropologytextbook4. The information in the first paragraph ispresented mainly through _.C) pointing outsimilarities5. The word mobility means_____.B)readiness to move十一、Tales of the Terrible Past1. This passage is mostly about_D) twonovels that deal with slavery2. Beloved is set_____C) in Ohio after theCivil War3. The writer seems to feel that___B) thebooks are worthwhile but challenging4. The writer emphasizes that the two booksare similar in their___D) portrayal ofviolence5. The word appalling means__A) terrible十二、Spacing in Animals1. Which of the following is the mostappropriate definition of Flight Distance?C.Distance between an animal and its enemybefore fleeing.2. If an animal’s critical dist ance ispenetrated, it willA. begin to attack3. According to the passage, social distancerefers toD. philosophical distance.4. Which of the following could best replacethe word “band” in “We can think of it as ahidden band that contains the group” (inParagraph 3)?A. Strip of land5. The example of the children holding handswhen crossing the street in the last paragraphshows thatD. social distance is sometimesdetermined by outside factors.十三、some tings we know aboutlanguage1.In the second paragraph the author thinksthatC)any human race, whether backward or not,has a language.2.According to the author, people ofundeveloped cultures can havelanguages.A)complicated3.The author has used American Indianlanguages as all example to show that theyareB)just as sophisticated as some well-knownlanguages.4.Which of the following statements isINCORRECT?D)Some languages are better than otherlanguages.5.According to the author, language changesare most likely to occur in C)vocabulary.十四、The Only Way Is Up36."...these are cities concerned with thepast" in the first paragraph refer to cities that37.C) want to maintain their traditionalimage.37.The difficulty in constructing tallbuildings in the 19th century lies inB) the lack of a device to carry peopleupward.38.When Otis came up with the idea of alift,D) most people had doubt about its safety.39.Which of the following best describes theexperience of going in a lift now?B) Uninteresting.40.Psychologists find the lift a good placewhere they can study human behaviourbecauseD) in a lift the bubble of personal spacebreaks.十五、Clone Farm1. Which statement is the best description ofthe new era of factory farming according tothe first paragraph? C. Cloned chickens arebulk-produced with the same growth rate, weight and taste.2. Which institution has offered $4.7 million to fund the research?A. The US’s National Institute of Science and Technology.3. In the third paragraph, by saying “Producers would like the same meat quantity but to use reduced inputs to get there.” Mike Fitzgerald means that he wishes D) chickens could grow to the same weight but with less feed.4. Which of the following statements about Origen and Embrex is correct according to the fifth paragraph?C) Origen has joined hands with Embrex in producing cell-injecting machines.5. The technology of freezing stem cells from different strains of chicken can do all the following EXCEPT that A) farmers can order certain strains of chicken only.十六、income1. This passage is mainly aboutB. the difference between national income and personal income.2. Which of the following statements is true according to the first paragraph?D. The money that goes for capital consumption is not regarded as income.3. It can be known from this passage that the government levy tax onA. corporation profits.4. According to this passage, the money you get as interest from government bonds isB. not money earned but money received.5. The passage implies that D. people pay taxes somewhat unwillingly.十七、Seeing the World Centuries Ago 1. This passage is mostly about__.C) where three early travel writers went and wrote about2.Ibn Battutah traveled_______C) throughout the Muslim word3.The books bf the three writers were popular because they told of strange and exotic locales4.The overall organization of this passage isthrough__A) chronological order5. In this passage attest means to____.D)give proof of十八、Importance of Services1. The first paragraph intends to tell us that B.services are important.2. Between 1966 and 1986, the UnitedStates created about A. 32.4 million servicejobs.3. Many economists, business and laborleaders and politicians believe thatB. most of the fast growth in the servicesector is in low-paying jobs.4. The importance of services can be shownC. by money spent on business services aswell as on consumer services.5. What does the writer of this passagedisapprove of regarding services now? C.Their prices.十九、The National Park Service1. Why are America's national parks like oldfriends? A) Because they are always outthere.2. Which of the following statements is trueabout uniformed rangers?D) They protect the National Park System.3. The National Park Service does all thefollowing EXCEPT B) molding the Nation.4. What is this passage about? B) It is aboutthe National Park Service.5. What will the paragraph following thispassage most probably discuss?C) The work that has been done by thepartners.二十、“Lucky” Lord Lucan -----Alive or Dead1. The public are still interested in theinvestigation because______.C) Lord Lucan has never been found2. It is thought that Lucan killed the nannybecause______.C) it was dark and he thought she was LadyLucan3. Aspinall thought Lucan killed himselfby______. D) sinking his boat4. Lucan could have been killed becausepeople ______.B) thought he might talk to the police aboutthem if he was caught5. Ex-detective MacLaughlin claimed thatMr Barry Haplin ______.C) was really Lord Lucan in disguise二十一、Pool Watch1.AI means the same as_.D)artificialintelligence2.What is required of AI software to save alife?C)It can distinguish between a swimmer anda shadow.3. How does Poseidon save a life?B) It alertsthe lifeguard.4. Which of the following statements aboutTravor Baylis is NOT true?A) He runs.5. The word "considered" in paragraph 5could be best replaced by____.D) "believed"二十二、The Cherokee Nation1. The Cherokee Nation used to live B) Inthe southeastern part of the US.2. one of the ways that Sequoyah copiedfrom the white man is the way ofA) writing down the spoken language.3. A law was passed in 1830 toC) Force theCherokees to move westward.4. When the Cherokees began to leave theirlands. D) All of the above.5. Many Cherokees died on their way totheir new home mainly becauseC) They did not have enough food andclothes.二十三Oseola McCarty1.This woman shocked and inspired theworld because _______.C) she gave her life savings to help othersthrough university2.She managed to save so much mOI1ybecause_______.B) she had worked hard ,saved hard andinvested carefully3.She gave her money away because_______ .C) she wanted others to have the opportunity to escape a hard life4.When her generosity was made__.C) hundreds of people put money into the fund5. McCarty became famous because ___.A) of her generosity二十四、going her own way1. Maria wanted to attend__C)technical high school2. In those days, most Italian girls___C) did not go to high school3. You can infer from this passage that_____B) only boys usually attended technical schools4. Maria’s father probably_______B) had very traditional views about women5. High school teachers in Italy In those days were________.D) quite strict二十五、why so many children1. In a traditional agricultural economy, a large family____A. can be an advantage2. When countries become industrialized, _____B. the birth rate generally goes down3. According to this passage, Italy today is an example of an _______.C. industrialized country with a low birth rate4. Saudi Arabia is mentioned in the passage because it shows that _______.B. factors other than the economy influence birth rate5. In Mexico, Thailand, and Indonesia, the government _______.D. has tried to improve the condition of women二十六、eat to live1.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?D. We have to begin dieting from childhood.2. Why does the author mention an elderly mouse in paragraph 2?B. To illustrate the effect of meager food on mice.3. What can be inferred about completely normally fed mice mentioned in the passage?D. They are more likely to suffer frominflammation.4. According to the author, which of thefollowing most interested the researchers?A. The mice that started dieting in old age.5. According to the last two paragraphs,Spindler believes thatC. dieting is not a good method to give ushealth and a long life.二十七、new us plan for diseaseprevention1. Which of the following is NOT true ofchronic diseases in the US?C) They often result in unhealthy lifestyles.2. The author mentions all the following asways of disease preventionEXCEPT________.D) higher survival rate for cancer3. The article indicates that more moneyspent on disease prevention will mean____B) much less money needed for diseasetreatment4. The $15 million program is aimed at__A)promoting disease prevention5. Early cancer screening can help reducesignificantly__D) cancer death rate二十八、sauna1.Ceremotrial bathing, C ) has various forms2. What is understood by some people to bethe true sauna experience?Saunas withsmoke.3. According to the third paragraph,saunascan do all of the following EXCEPT curingasthma4. According to the fourth paragraph, saunagives the skin a healthy glow because poresare cleaned by sweat5. Who are advised not to take a sauna?All ofthe above.二十九、Can Buildings Be Designed toResist Terrorist Attack1.The question raised in the first paragraph isone__________C. that was never thought of before theterrorist attack2. The project funded by the NationalScience Foundation__________D. was to find out why some buildings couldsurvive the blasts3.. The column mentioned by Dr.Whittaker__________A. was part of the building close to theWorld Trade Center4. A surprising discovery made by theinvestigators during their visit to ground zerois that______B. some floor framing systemsdemonstrate resistance to explosion4.. What Dr. Reinhorn said in the lastparagraph may imply all the followingEXCEPT thatD. blast engineering emerges as a newbranch of science三十、Americans Get Touchy1.The word "practically" in the firstparagraph could be best replaced byB) nearly2. Which of the following is NOT among thetypical ways of greetings in the past?D)embrace3. Some parents, teachers and schooladministrators concern the new trend ofhugging for the following reasons EXCEPT:D) Diseases could be transmitted more easilythrough the extra-long body contact.4. Which of the following statements is trueaccording to the passage?D) In some countries, it's usual for men tokiss each other on the cheek.5. We can infer that the author holds aattitude toward the new trend of hugging.A)positive三十一、Women Staying inMini-Skirts for Longer1.Debenhams could most possibly beD a department store2.According to the passage, British womenare happy to wear mini-skirts up until anolder age because of the following reasonsEXCEPT :C The Climate of Great Britainare getting warmer in recent years, thuswomen can wear minis for a longer time. 3. We can infer from the second and third paragraph that in 1970sD most women no longer wore mini-skirts when they reach the age of 334.Which of the following statements about the length of the mini-skirts is true?D From the age of 23,skirt length increases because girls are in their first stable relationship.5.The word “zoom” in the first sentence of the last paragraph can be best replaced by •A soar三十二Defending the Theory of Evolution Still Seems Needed1.According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements about the theory of evolution is true?B) School boards oppose AIBS's effort to defend the theory of evolution.2. Which one of the following is NOT the reason for an overall lack of teaching Darwin's theory?D) Darwin's theory is denied as the central theory of biology.3.AIBS is composed of A) more than 80 societies and 250,000 members.4. According to Weis in the 5th paragraph, the theory of evolutionA) is fundamental to the development of modern genetics, molecular biology and genomics.5.Why do people replace the term creationism with the term intelligent design nowadays?D)Because the term creationism is too direct. 三十三Finding Enlightenment in Scotland1. Scotland is thought to have made important contributions to the civilization of the Western world because ofD) the ideas proposed by some famous thinkers and intellectuals.2. Which of the following is the ultimate aim of Hume's humanity-oriented studies?B) To find ways to improve human society as a whole.3.Smith's idea of "enlightened self-interest" has great significance forB) the prosperity of all nations.4.Which of the following statements is true of the Scottish Enlightenment?D) It is still alive in a broad sense.5. The Institute for System Level Integration is used as an example to illustrateB) the tradition of Scottish higher education. 三十四: The Beginning of American Literature1. What does 'that hope' in the first paragraph refer to? B) The hope to start a new life.2. When did American literature begin? D) Long before the year 1,000.3. What can we learn from the literature of the tribes of the native Americans?A) About the everyday life of the native Americans.4. The main purpose of the last paragraph is to tell the readers thatD) early-day experience provided the foundation for American literature5. According to the last paragraph, which of the following statements is true about American literature? D) Some British writers had great confidence in the future of American literature.。
职称英语试题及答案
职称英语试题及答案一、阅读理解(共20分)Passage 1In recent years, the importance of environmental protection has been increasingly recognized globally. Governments and organizations are taking various measures to reduce pollution and protect natural resources. Among these measures, the promotion of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power has been a significant focus.Questions:1. What is the main topic discussed in the passage?2. Why are governments and organizations focusing on renewable energy sources?Passage 2The rise of the internet has transformed the way we communicate and access information. Social media platforms, online forums, and blogs have become integral parts of our daily lives. However, with the convenience they bring, there are also concerns about privacy and misinformation.Questions:3. What impact has the internet had on our lives?4. What are the concerns related to the use of the internet?二、完形填空(共20分)In a rapidly changing world, adaptability is a key trait for success. Being able to adjust to new situations and learnfrom experience is __1__ important for personal growth. Moreover, it is essential to be open to new ideas and __2__to change. This mindset not only helps individuals to thrive but also contributes to the __3__ of society as a whole.Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word:1. A) particularly B) occasionally C) generally D) rarely2. A) resistant B) receptive C) opposed D) indifferent3. A) progress B) regression C) stagnation D) decline三、词汇与语法(共20分)Choose the correct answer for each of the following sentences:4. The company has decided to ___ its product line to include more environmentally friendly options.A) expand B) contract C) maintain D) eliminate5. Despite the challenges, she ___ her determination and continued to work hard.A) lost B) gained C) retained D) reduced6. The new policy ___ a significant impact on the employees'work-life balance.A) had B) has C) will have D) is having四、翻译(共20分)Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese:7. The project was completed ahead of schedule, which saved the company a considerable amount of money.8. The committee is reviewing the proposal and will make a decision by the end of the week.9. The rapid development of technology has brought about many changes in our daily lives.五、写作(共20分)Write an essay on the topic "The Role of Technology in Education." Your essay should be about 200 words and should include the following points:- The impact of technology on the way education is delivered. - The benefits and challenges of using technology in education.- Your opinion on the future of technology in education.参考答案:一、阅读理解1. The main topic discussed in the passage is the importanceof environmental protection and the measures taken to achieve it.2. Governments and organizations are focusing on renewable energy sources to reduce pollution and conserve natural resources.3. The internet has transformed the way we communicate and access information.4. The concerns related to the use of the internet include privacy issues and the spread of misinformation.二、完形填空1. A) particularly2. B) receptive3. A) progress三、词汇与语法4. A) expand5. C) retained6. D) is having四、翻译7. 该项目提前完成,为公司节省了相当大的一笔资金。
最新职称英语考试综合类A级(阅读理解)试题及答案
职称英语考试综合类A级(阅读理解)试题及答案(阅读理解)试题及答案下面有3篇短文,每篇短文后有5道题,每道题后面都有4个选项。
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第一篇The Smell of MoneyFor many years large supermarkets have been encouraging us to spend money by pumping the smell of freshly-baked bread into their stories. Now Dale Air, a leading firm of aroma (香气) consultants, has been approached by Barclay’s Bank to develop suitable artificial smells for their banks. Researchers have suggested that surrounding customers with the “smell if money” will encourage them to feel relaxed and optimistic and give them added confidence in the bank’s security and professionalism.But before a smell can be manufactured and introduced into banks’air conditioning systems. It must be identified and chemically analyzed, and this has proved to be difficult. The problem is that banknotes-and coins tend to pick up the smell of their surroundings. So cash that has been sitting in a cash register at a fishmonger’s (鱼贩) will smell of fish, and banknotes used to pay for meals in restaurants will tend to smell of food.It may be a challenge, but aroma experts have little doubt that the use of artificial smells can be an effective form of subconscious advertising. Lunn Poly, a British travel company, introduced the smell of coconuts (椰子) into its travel agencies and saw a big increase in spending by holiday makers. Many cafes now have electric dispensers (自动售货机) that release the smell of freshly roasted coffee near their entrances, subtly encouraging customers to come in and have a drink or snack. Evenprestigious car maker Rolls-Royce has been spraying the inside of its cars to enhance the smell of the leather seats.“The sense of smell is probably the most basic and primitive of all human senses,” explains researcher Jim O’Rordan. “ There is a direct pathway from the olfactory (嗅觉的) organs in the nose to the brain.” It is certainly true that most people find certain smells incredibly strong, stringing memories and feelings in a way that few other stimulants (刺激物) can rival. It is a phenomenon marketing consultants have long recognized, but until recently have been unable to harness. “We’ve made great progress but the technology of odour production is still in its infancy,” says O’Riordan, “Who knows where it will take us.”31. Artificial smells have NOT been used inA cafesB banksC travel agenciesD supermarkets32. Researchers believe that introducing the “smell of money” into banks will encourage peopleA to spend moneyB to feel confident about banksC to earn more moneyD to withdraw money from banks33. The difficulty of producing the “smell of money” lies in thatA people’s attitudes toward money are differentB it’s hard to identify and analyze itC no technology can do itD experts have no motive34. The word “harness” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning toA seeB studyC controlD understand35. Researchers thinkA artificial smells help to improve people’s memoryB the technology to produce artificial smells is in the early stageC artificial smells are harmfulD the production of artificial smells is profitably第二篇Spoilt for Choice(A级)Choice, we are given to1 believe, is a right. In daily life, people have come to expect endless situations about which they are required to make decisions one way or another. In the main2, these are just irksome moments at work which demand some extra energy or brainpower, or during lunch breaks like choosing which type of coffee to order or indeed which coffee shop to go to. But sometimes selecting one option as opposed to another can have serious or lifelong repercussions. More complex decision-making is then either avoided, postponed, or put into the hands of the army of professionals, Iifestyle coaches, lawyers, advisors, and the like. waiting to lighten the emotional burden for a fee2. But for a good many4 people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, not a right. And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, createdby companies and advertisers wanting to sell their wares5.The main impact of endless choice in people’s lives is anxiety. Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple. Easy access to a wide range of consumer goods induces a sense of powerlessness, even paralysis, in many people, ending in the shopper giving up and walking away6, or just buying an unsuitable item that is not really wanted in order to solve the problem and reduce the unease. Recent surveys in the United Kingdom have shown that a sizeable proportion of electrical goods bought per household are not really needed. The advertisers and the shareholders of the manufacturers are, nonetheless, satisfied.It is not just their availability that is the problem, but the speed with which new versions of products come on the market. Advances in design and production mean that new items are almost ready by the time that goods hit the shelves7. Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time. The classic example is computers which are almost obsolete once they are bought. At first, there were only one or two available from a limited number of manufacturers, but now there are many companies all with not only their own products but different versions of the same machine. This makes selection a problem. Gone are the days when one could just walk with ease. into a shop and buy one thing8; no choice, no anxiety.The plethora of choice is not limited to consumer items. With the greater mobility of people around the world, people have more choice about where they want to live and work —a fairly recent phenomenon. In the past, nations migrated across huge swathes of the earth in search of food, adventure, and more hospitable environments. Whole nations crossed continents and changed the face of history, So the mobility ofpeople is nothing new. The creation of nation states and borders9 effectively slowed this process down.36. Sometimes people ask professionals to help them make decisions becauseA the decisions may have serious impact on their livesB only professionals have the right to do thatC they have sufficient money to payD they have emotional problems37. When people cannot easily decide what to buy, which of the following is the least possible choice?A Giving upB Walking awayC Buying an unsuitable itemD Seeking advice38. Why do products have a short lifespan nowadays?A They are of poor quality.B They are quickly replaced with new ones.C They have too many versions.D They are not designed by computers.39. How does migration today differ from that of the past?A People now migrate to find better jobs.B People now migrate for better life.C People now migrate for better environments.D People now have more choice about where to migrate.40. Which of the following best expresses the writer’s view on choice?A Better more choice than no choiceB Better no choice than more choiceC All choice is easyD More choice, more anxiety第三篇Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication—having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professional worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serous debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning (扫描) equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn’t remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree.What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation.High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often41. People buy cell phones for the following reasons EXCEPT thatA they’re popularB they’re cheapC they’re usefulD they’re convenient42. The world “detected” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced byA curedB removedC discoveredD caused43. The salesman retired young becauseA he disliked using mobile phonesB he was tired of talking on his mobile phoneC he couldn’t remember simple tasksD his employer’s doctor persuaded him to44. On the safety issue of mobile phones, the manufacturing companiesA deny the existence of mobile phone radiationB develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiationC try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to healthD hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about45. The writer’s purpose of writing this article is to advise peopleA to buy mobile phonesB to update regular phonesC to use mobile phones less oftenD to stop using mobile phones答案解析:第一篇阅读理解:the smell of money31. Artificial smells have been used in ___.答案为B:banks32. Researchers believe that introducing the “smell of money” into banks will encourage people ___.答案为B。
职称英语高级试题及答案
职称英语高级试题及答案一、阅读理解(共20分,每题4分)1. 阅读下面的短文,然后回答问题。
In recent years, the popularity of online shopping has surged as more and more people find it convenient and time-saving. However, the rise of e-commerce has also led to an increasein the number of online scams. According to a report, nearly half of the consumers have fallen victim to online fraud at least once. To protect themselves, consumers are advised to take the following precautions:- Always shop from reputable websites.- Check the website's security certificate before enteringany personal information.- Be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true.- Use a secure payment method.What is the main idea of the passage?A) The convenience of online shopping is undeniable.B) Online shopping has become increasingly popular.C) Online scams are on the rise with the growth of e-commerce.D) Consumers are given advice on how to shop safely online.Answer: C2. Read the following text and choose the correct answer.Many people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the way we live and work. AI has the potential to automate many tasks, which could lead to increased efficiency and productivity. However, there are concerns about the impact of AI on employment. Some argue that as AI takes over more jobs, there will be fewer opportunities for humans. Others believe that AI will create new job opportunities that we cannot even imagine today.What is the author's main concern regarding AI?A) The potential for AI to create new job opportunities.B) The efficiency gains from AI automation.C) The negative impact of AI on human employment.D) The inability to predict future job opportunities related to AI.Answer: C3.-5. [Similar format as above]二、词汇与语法(共20分,每题2分)6. Despite the heavy rain, the construction work is continuing as ________.A) plannedB) planningC) to planD) plannerAnswer: A7.-10. [Similar format as above]三、完形填空(共20分,每题2分)Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the four choices given.It was a cold winter morning. The sun had not yet risen, and a thick fog 11 the village. The early birds were the only signs of life, their songs 12 in the still air. A young boy, 13 in his warm coat, walked towards the old oak tree where he often met his friend.11. A) coveringB) coversC) coveredD) to coverAnswer: A12. A) echoingB) echoedC) was echoedD) to echoAnswer: A13. A) dressedB) dressingC) to dressD) dressAnswer: A14.-20. [Similar format as above]四、翻译(共20分,每题10分)21. 将下列中文句子翻译成英文。
职称英语阅读理解试题及答案
下面有3篇短文,每篇短文后有5道题。
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第一篇How to Be a Successful BusinesspersonHave you ever wondered why some people are successful in business and others are not? Here's a story about one successful businessperson. He started out washing dishes and today he owns 168 restaurants.Zubair -Kazi was born in Bhatkal, a small town in southwest India. His dream was to be an airplane pilot, and when he was 16 years old, he learned to fly a small plane.At the age of 23 and with just a little money in his pocket, Mr. Kazi moved to the United States. He hoped to get a job in the airplane industry in California. Instead, he ended up working for a company that rented cars.While Mr. Kazi was working at the car rental(祖赁的) company, he frequently ate at a nearby KFC restaurant. To save money on food, he decided to get a job with KFC. For two months, he worked as a cook's assistant. His job was to clean the kitchen and help the cook. "I didn't like it," Mr. Kazi says, "but I always did the best I could."One day, Mr. Kazi's two co-workers failed to come to work. That day, Mr. Kazi did the work of all three people in the kitchen. This really impressed the owners of the restaurant.A few months later, the owners needed a manager for a new restaurant. They gave the job to Mr. Kazi. He worked hard as the manager and soon the restaurant was making a profit.A few years later, Mr. Kazi heard about a restaurant that was losing money. The restaurant was dirty inside and the food was terrible. Mr. Kazi borrowed money from a bank and bought the restaurant. For the first six months, Mr. Kazi worked in the restaurant from 8 a.m. t0 10 p.m., seven days a week. He and his wife cleaned up the restaurant, remodeled the front of the building, and improved the cooking. They also tried hard to please the customers. lf someone had to wait more than ten minutes for their food, Mrs. Kazi gave them a free soda. Before long the restaurant was making a profit.A year later, Mr. Kazi sold his restaurant for a profit. With the money he earned, he bought three more restaurants that were losing money. Again,'he cleaned them up, improved the food, and retrained the employees. Before long these restaurants were making a profit, too.Today Mr. Kazi owns 168 restaurants, but he isn't planning to stop there. He's looking for more poorly managed restaurants to buy. "I love it when I go to buy a restaurant and find it's a mess," Mr. Kazi says. "The only way it can go is up."31. When Mr. Kazi was young, his dream was toA. be an airplane pilot.B. sellcars.C. own a restaurant.D. become a good cook.32. Mr. Kazi decided to work with KFC toA. learn how to'cook.B. save money for a'car.C. save money on food.D. learn how to run a restaurant.33. Mr. Kazi became the manager of a new restaurant becauseA. his co-workers praised him.B. he was a good cook.C. he worked very hard.D. he knew how to run a restaurant.34. To save a failing restaurant, Mr. Kazi did all the'following thirigs, EXCEPT toA. clean it upB. improve the food.C. retrainthe'employees.D. advertizeforit.35.In the last paragraph, "it's a mess" meansA. it's small.B. it's dirty.C. it's profitable.D. it's cheap.第二篇Three Ways to Become More CreativeMost people believe they don't have has imagination, but most of us, once much imagination. They are wrong. Everyone we become adults, forget how to access it. Creativit}r isn't always connected with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time routinely think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you.This technique involves taking unrelated ideas and trying to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas/words associated with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the ideas to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original present; you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night. Imagine that normal limitations don't exist. You have as much time/space/money, etc. as you want. Think about your goal and the new possibilities. If, for example, your goal is to learn to ski(滑雪), you can now practice skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now adapt this to reality. Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.Look at the situation from a different point of view. Good negotiators (谈判者) use this technique in business, and so do writers. Fiction writers often imagine they are the characters in their books, They ask questions: what does this character want? Why can't she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants? What does she.dream about? If your goal involves other people, put yourself "in their shoes". The best fishermen think like fish!36. According to the passage,rwhen.we become adults,A. most of us are no longer creative.B. we are -not as imaginative as children.C. we can stilllearn to.be more creative.D. .we are unwillfng to be creative. .37. According to the first technique, if you need to solve a problem,A. you should link it with candles.. . .B. you have to think of buying a present for a friend.C. you should link it with as many words as possible.D. you could find an image and try to link it with the problem.38. The second technique suggests that you just imagine .A. setting a goalis as simple as skiing..B. you have every resource to achieve your goal.C. new possibilities will soon appear. .D. December and January are the best months for skiing.39. The phrase "put yourself 'in their shoes"' in paragraph.4 is closest in m. eaning toA. dressyourselflikethem.B. do as they ask you toC. put on their shoesD. think as they would40. We learn from the third technique that a good salesman should ask himself:A. what are my customers' needs?B. what do I usually do?C. what did my boss tell me to do?D. how should I sell my products?第三篇The State of Marriage TodayIs there something seriousty wrong with marriage today? During the'past 50 years, the rate of divorce in the United States has exploded: almost 50% of marriages end in divorce now, and the evidence suggests it is going to get worse. If this trend continues, it will lead to the breakup of the family, according.to a spokesperson for the National Family Association. Some futurists predict that in 100 years, the average American will marry at least four times, and extramaritai(婚外的)affairs will be even more common than they are now.But what are the reasons for this, and is the picture really so gloomy (明暗的)? The answer to the first question is really quite simple: marriage is no longer the necessity it once was. The institution of marriage has been based for years partly on economic need. Women used to be economically dependent on their husbands-as they usually didn't have jobs outside the home. But with the rising number of women in well-paying jobs, this i:a no longer the case, so they don't feel that they'need to stay in a failing marriage.In answer to the second question, the outlook may not be as pessimistic (悲观的) as it seems. While the rate of divorce has risen; the rate of couples marrying has never actually fallen ver}t much, so marriage is still quite popular. In addition to this, many couples now simply live together and don't bother to marry. These couples are effectively married, but they do not appear in either the marriage or divorce statistics. In fact, more than 50% offtrst marriages survive.So is marriage really an outdated institution? The fact that most people still get . married indicates that it isn't. And it is also true that married couples have a healthier life than single people: they suffer less from stress and its consequences, such as heart problems, and married men generally consider themselves more dontented tfian their single counterparts. Perhaps the key is to find out what makes a successful marriage and apply it to all of our relationships!41. Which of the following is true about the marriage in the United States today?A.Divorce leads to the breakup of the family.B. More than half of the married couples get divorced.C. American people marry more than four times.D. More and more people are getting divorced.42. What does "this is no longer the case" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Women are not economically dependant'any more.B. It is not necessar}t to get married any more.C. Women do not need a husband anylonger.D. Many wives do well-paying jobs outside home now.43.Why'is the outlook of marriage riot as hopeiess as it appears?A.Many people stil like to get married.B.The rate of divorce has actually decreased.C.Over 60% of the marriages continue to exist.D.The statistics of divorce is reliable.44.How do most men feelin their marriage life?A.They feel much stronger than before.B.They don't feel as lonely as before.C.They su忏er more than before.D. They feel more satisfied than being singte.45.Which of the following about marriage is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.It is important to discover what makes a marriage successful.B.Marriage has long been partly an economic need.C.It is a fact that most people choose to get married.D.Many people went abroad after divorce.第一篇31.A【解析】题意:Kazi先生年轻时,他的梦想是__________。
职称英语综合类阅读理解10
职称英语综合类阅读理解10PASSAGE 20Rockets in the SkyIf someone asked you, "What color is the sky?" I expect that you would answer, "Blue." I am afraid that you would be wrong. The sky has no color. When we see blue, we are looking at blue sunlight. The sunlight is shining on little bits of dust in the air.We know that there is air all around the world. We could not breathe without air. Airplanes could not fly without air. They need air to lift their wings. Airplanes cannot fly very high because as they go higher the air gets thinner. If we go far enough away from the earth, we find there is no air.What is the sky? The sky is space. In this space there is nothing except the sun, the moon and all the stars.Scientists have always wanted to know more about the other worlds in the space. They have looked at them through telescopes and in this way they have found out a great deal.The moon is about 384,000 kilometers away from the earth. An airplane cannot fly to the that can fly even when there is no air. This is rocket.I am sure that you are asking, "How does a rocket fly?" if you want to know, get a balloon and then blow it up until it is quite big. Do not tie up the neck o f the balloon. Let go! The balloon will fly off through the air very quickly. The air inside the balloon tries to get out. It rushes out through neck of the balloon and this pushes the balloon through the air. It does not need wings like an airplane.This is how a rocket works. It is not made of rubber like a balloon, of course. It is made of metal. The metal must not beheavy but it must be very strong. There is gas inside the rocket which is made very hot. When it rushes out of the end of the rocket, the rocket is pushed up into the air.Rockets can fly fat out into space. Rockets with men inside them have already reached the moon. Several rockets, without men inside them, have been sent to other worlds much farther away. One day rockets may be able to go anywhere in the space.练习:1. What color is the sky?A) It is blue.B) It is white.C) It is grey.D) It has no color.2. When an airplane flies too high,A) the air will be too thin to support its wings.B) the air will become thicker.C) the air will exert pressure on it.D) the air will disappear in no time.3. A rocket can fly to the moon becauseA) it looks like a balloon.B) it is much lighter than an airplane.C) it doesn#39;t have wings.D) it works like an untied balloon.4. Which of the following statements about a rocket is NOT true?A) It can fly when there is no air.B) It can fly without wings.C) It is made of strong metal.D) It is propelled by burning gas inside it.5. A rocket is pushed up into the air whenA) hot gas rushes out of its head.B) it is powered by gas.C) hot gas rushes out of its bottom.D) hot gas rushes out of its neck.Keys:DADDCPASSAGE 21Adaptation of Living ThingsCertain animals and plants develop characteristics that help them cope with their environment better than others of their kind. This natural biological process is called adaptation. Among the superior characteristics developed through adaptation are those that may help in getting food or shelter, in providing protection, and in producing and protecting the young. That results in the evolution of more and more organisms that are better fitted to their environments.Each living thing is adapted to its way of life in a general way, but each is adapted especially to its own distinct class. A plant, for example, depends upon its roots to fix itself firmly and to absorb water and inorganic chemicals. It depends upon its green leaves for using the sun#39;s energy to make food from inorganic chemicals. These are general adaptations, common to most plants. In addition, there are special adaptations that only certain kinds of plants have.Many animals have adaptations that help them escape from their enemies. Some insects are hidden by their body color or shape, and many look like a leaf or a little branch. The coats of deer are colored to mix with the surroundings. Many animals have the ability to remain completely still when an enemy is near.Organisms have a great variety of ways of adapting. They may adapt in their structure, function, and genetics; in theirdevelopment and production of the young; and in other respects. An organism may create its own environment, as do warm-blooded mammals, which have the ability to adjust body heat exactly to maintain their ideal temperature despite changing weather. Usually adaptations are an advantage, but sometimes an organism is so well adapted to a particular environment that if conditions change, it finds it difficult or impossible to readapt to the new conditions.1. Some plants and animals develop superior characteristics so that they mayA) help others of their kind get food, shelter and other things needed.B) survive even in extremely severe conditions.C) become better adapted to the environments than others of their kind.D) result in the evolution and production of more intelligent organisms.2. In the first paragraph, the word "environments" could best be replaced byA) contexts.B) surroundings.C) neighbors.D) Enemies.3. It can be inferred from this passage that the feathers of a bird are coloredA) to frighten its enemies.B) to attract its enemies.C) to adjust its body heat.D) to match its environment4. Which of the following is not directly mentioned in thepassage?A) A living thing way adapt in its structure.B) An organism may adapt in its function.C) A living creature may adapt in its genetic makeup.D) A living organism may adapt in its sleeping habit.5. The author cites the behavior of warm-blooded mammals in order to that a living thing may have the abilityA) to create an environment of its own.B) to remain still when an enemy is near.C) to make food from inorganic chemicals.D) to change the color of its skin.KEYS:CBDDA。
职称英语考试阅读理解题
阅读理解1 Telling Tales about Pelple. ABCAC2 Outside-the-classroom Learning Make Big Difference.DCBAC3 Shard Attack. CABBC4 Feast on Turkdy and Good Wish at Thanksgiving.ACBAB5 The Travels of Ibn Bus Trips. BACDD6 TV Shows and Long Bus Trips. CADBA7 Modern Sun Worshippers. DABBD8 The Changing Middle Class. BDCCA9 Single-parent Kids Do Best. CABDC10 A Letter from Alan. DCADB11 The Development of Ballet. CDBDD12 Smuggling. DACCC13 The Barbie Dolls. DDABA14 Sleep. DBCAA15 Orbital Space Plane. BACDB16 The Sahara. AAACB17 Eiffel Is an Eyeful. BACBC18 Goal of American Education. CDCCD19 The Family. AAACB20. Tales of the Terrible Past. DCBDA21 Spacing in Animals. CABAD22 Some Things we know about Language. CABDC23 The Only way Is Up. CBDBD24 Clone Farm. CADCA25 Income. BDABD26 Seeing the world Centuries Ago. CCBAD27 Importance of Services. BABCC 28 The National Park Service. ADBBC29 Find Yourself Packing In on ?Blame Friends. ACDCA30 Lucky Lord Lucan –Alive or Dead. CCDBC31 Pool Watch DCBAB32 The Cherokee Nation. BACDC33 Oseda Mccarty. CBCCA34 To Have and Have not. BDACC35 Going Her Own Way. CCBBD36 A Tale of Scottish Rural Life. DDBAC37 Pop Music in Africa. BDACA38 Why so Many Children . ABCBD39 Eat to live DBDAC40 New Us Plan for Disease Prevention. CDBAD41 The Operation of International Airlines. DACCC42 Sauna CBDAD43 Can Buildings Be Designed to Resist Terroist Attack.CDABD44 Americans Get Touchy. BDDDA45 Women Staying in Mini-Skirts for Longer. DCDDA46 Defeding the Theory of Evolution Still Seems Needed..BDAAD47 .Narrow Escape . CABDA48 Finding Enlightenment in Scotland. DBBDB49 The Beginning of American Literature. BDADD50 Older V olcanic Eurptions. ADDDB51 March Madness. ABACD52 Declining Interest in Developing Foreign Language Skills.CADBD53 Yourth Emancipation in Spain. BADBC54 Britain’s Solo Sailor. BDCDC55 Immigration and Problems. BCCDC56 The Iceman. BADCB57 Three Ways to Become More Creative. CBABC58 Excessive Demands on Young People. AADDA59 Cell Phones : Hang Up Keep Talking? DCAAB60 A Thirsty World. ADBBC61 Life in the Universe. CBCCD62 Valuing Childhood. CADCD63 Too Late to Regret It. BDCDA64 Mother Knows Best? CDBAC65 Is the Tie a Necessity. DDCBA66 Shark Attack CABBC。
英语职称考试阅读理解
英语职称考试阅读理解第一篇Oseola Marcaty31. This woman shocked and inspired the world because .A. she had managed to save so much moneyB. she gave her money to African AmericansC. she gave her life savings to help others through universityD. she only spent money on cheap things32. She managed to save so much money because .A. she had ironed and washed clothes all her lifeB. she had worked hard, saved hard and invested carefullyC. she had opened a good bank aountD. she knew how to make money33. She gave her money away because .A. she wanted to help the universityB. she wanted others to have the chance to bee nursesC. she wanted others to have the opportunity to escape a hard lifeD. she want to be remembered after her death34. When her generosity was made .A. people donated billionsB. hundreds of students got scholarshipsC. hundreds of people put money into the fundD. she was sent to university35. Marcarty’s generosity indicates clearly thatA. scholarship funds are popular in USB. Kind-hearted people deserves doctoratesC. Selflessness exists in human societyD. Poor people can donate as much as rich people[答案]:ABCCD第二篇 From Ponzi to Madoff36. For every $100 Ponzi promises to pay people A.$5 a yearB.$40 a yearC.$20 a yearD.$100 a year37. What did Ponzi do with the money people gave him? A.He spent it all on things for himself.B.He used some of it to pay other people.C.He deposited it all in a bank.D.He kept it all to save for a good plan.38. What was Ponzi’s crime?A.He kept a lot of other peoples’ money for himself. B.He robbed the banks of millions of dollars.C.He gave people more than bank allowed.D.He couldn’t pay people the interests.39. How long did Madoff’s trick lastsA.Four years.B.Forty years.C.Nine years.D.Niy years.40. Why didn’t Madoff have to go on trail?A.He admitted he was guilty.B.The officials couldn’t find any evidence against him. C.He had friends in government who helped him.。
职称英语 阅读理解50篇珍藏背诵版
+第三十四篇To Have or Have Not逃亡1、Telling Tales about People2、Outside -the-classroom Learning Makes a Big Difference3、Shark Attack!4、Feast on Turkey and Good Wishes at Thanksgiving5、The Travels of Ibn Battuta6、TV Shows and Long Bus Trips7、Modern Sun Worshippers8、The Changing Middle Class9、Single-parent Kids Do Best10、A Letter from Alan11、The Development of Ballet12、Smuggling走私13、The Barbie Dolls14、Sleep15、Orbital Space Plane16、The Sahara17、Eiffel Is an Eyeful18、Goal of American Education19、The Family20、ales of the Terrible Past21、Spacing in Animals22、Some Things We Know about Language23、The Only Way Is Up24、Clone Farm25、Income收入26、Seeing the World Centuries Ago27、Importance of Services28、The National Park Service29、Find Yourself Packing It On? Blame Friends30、”Lucky” Lord Lucan---Alive or Dead31、Pool Watch32、The Cherokee Nation33、Oseola McCarty34、To Have or Have Not逃亡35、Going Her Own Way36、A Tale of Scottish Rual Life37、Pop Music in Africa38、Why So Many Children39、Eat to Live40、New US Plan for Disease Prevention41、The Operation of International Airlines42、Sauna43、Can Buildings Be Designed to Resist Terrorist Attack?44、Americans Get Touchy45、Women Staying in Mini-Skirts for Longer46、Defending the Theory of Evolution Still Seems Needed47、Narrow Escape48、Finding Enlightenment in Scotland49、The Beginning of American Literature50、Older V olcanic Eruptions 1、Telling Tales about People2、Outside -the-classroom Learning Makes a Big Difference3、Shark Attack!4、Feast on Turkey and Good Wishes at Thanksgiving5、The Travels of Ibn Battuta6、TV Shows and Long Bus Trips7、Modern Sun Worshippers8、The Changing Middle Class9、Single-parent Kids Do Best10、A Letter from Alan11、The Development of Ballet12、Smuggling走私13、The Barbie Dolls14、Sleep15、Orbital Space Plane16、The Sahara17、Eiffel Is an Eyeful18、Goal of American Education19、The Family20、ales of the Terrible Past21、Spacing in Animals22、Some Things We Know about Language23、The Only Way Is Up24、Clone Farm25、Income收入26、Seeing the World Centuries Ago27、Importance of Services28、The National Park Service29、Find Yourself Packing It On? Blame Friends30、”Lucky” Lord Lucan---Alive or Dead31、Pool Watch32、The Cherokee Nation33、Oseola McCarty34、To Have or Have Not逃亡35、Going Her Own Way36、A Tale of Scottish Rual Life37、Pop Music in Africa38、Why So Many Children39、Eat to Live40、New US Plan for Disease Prevention41、The Operation of International Airlines42、Sauna43、Can Buildings Be Designed to Resist Terrorist Attack?44、Americans Get Touchy45、Women Staying in Mini-Skirts for Longer46、Defending the Theory of Evolution Still Seems Needed47、Narrow Escape48、Finding Enlightenment in Scotland49、The Beginning of American Literature50、Older Volcanic Eruptions。
职称英语考试真题理工类C(阅读理解)
职称英语考试真题理工类C(阅读理解)第三部分:概况大意与完成句子New research lights the way to super-fast computers1)New research published today in the journal Nature Communications, has demonstrated how glass can be manipulated to create a material that will allow computers to transfer information using light. This development could significantly increase computer processing speeds and power in the future.2)The research by the University of Surrey, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and the University of Southampton, has found it is possible to change the electronic properties of amorphous chalcogenides, a glass material integral to data technologies such as CDs and DVDs. By using a technique called ion doping, the team of researchers have discovered a material that could use light to bring together different computing functions into one component, leading to all-optical systems.3)Computers currently use electrons to transfer information and process applications. On the other hand, data sources such as the internet rely on optical systems; the transfer of information using light. Optical fibres are used to send information around the world at the speed of light, but these signals then have to be converted to electrical signalsonce they reach a computer, causing a significant slowdown in processing.4)”The challenge is to find a single material that can effectively use and control light to carry information around a computer. Much like how the web uses light to deliver information, we want to use light to both deliver and process computer data,” said project leader, Dr Richard Curry of the University of Surrey.5)”This has eluded researchers for decades, but now we have now shown how awidely used glass can be manipulated to conduct negative electrons, as well as positive charges, creating what are known as ‘pn-junction’ devices. This should enable the material to act as a light source, a light guide and a light detector - something that can carry and interpret optical information. In doing so, this could transform the computers of tomorrow, allowing them to effectively process information at much faster speeds.”6)The researchers expect that the results of this research will be integrated into computers within ten years. In the short term, the glass is already being developed and used in next-generation computer memory technology known as CRAM, which may ultimately be integrated with the advances reported.23.Paragraph 2 _____24.Paragraph 3 _____25.Paragraph 4 _____26.Paragraph 5 _____A.Expectation of the discoveryB.the problem of current computersC.A new findingD.The purpose of the researchE.Public reaction to the discoveryF.The use of the new material27.The result of the research can help computers to increase _____28.Current computers transfer information using _____29.The new glass material makes it possible to fulfill different computing function _____30.Glass is used in the research to carry and process _____A.optical informationB.processing speedsC.electronsD.positive chargesE.data technologiesF.all-optical systemsWhy Buy Shade-Grown Coffee?When people argue about whether coffee is good for health, they’re usually thinking of the health of the coffee drinker. Is it food for your heart? Does it increase blood pressure? Does it help you concentrate? However, coffee affects the health of the human population in other ways, too.Traditionally, coffee bushes were planted under the canopy(树冠)of taller indigenous(土生土长的)trees. However, more and more farmers in Latin America are deforesting the land to grow full-sun coffees. At first, this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there aren’t any trees. With increased production come increased profits.Unfortunately, deforesting for coffee production immediately decreases local-wildlife habitat. Native birds nest and hide from predators(捕食者)in the tall trees and migrating birds rest there.Furthermore, in the long term, the full-sun method also damages the ecosystem because more chemical fertilizers and pesticides are needed to grow the coffee. The fertilizers and pesticides kill insects that eat coffee plant, but then the birds eat the poisoned insects and also die. The chemicals kill or sicken other animals as well, and can even enter the water that people will eventually drink.Fortunately, farmers in Central and South America are beginning to grow more coffee bushes in the shade. We can support these farmers by buying coffee with such labels as “shade grown” and “bird friendly.” Sure, these varieties might cost a little more. But we’re paying for the health of the birds, the land, ourselves, and the planet. I think it’s worth it.31.【题干】What is the main idea of this passage? 文章的主旨是A.Farmers are changing the way they grow coffee. 农民正改变他们种咖啡的方式B.Coffee is becoming more expensive to produce. 种植咖啡越来越贵C.Shade-grow coffee is more expensive than sun-grow coffee. 蔽光生长的咖啡比向光生长的咖啡贵D.People should buy shade-grown coffee. 人们应该买蔽光生长的咖啡32.【题干】The function of the word “Traditionally” in Paragraph 2 is to show_____. 段落2中的traditionally 作用是来显示A.the positive effects of coffee. 咖啡的积极作用B.a change of coffee growth. 咖啡种植的变化C.something that is the most important. 最重要的事情D.how coffee production used to be. 咖啡生产过去如何33.【题干】What does increased production of full-sun coffee bring about?【选项】阳光充足的咖啡增加的产量带来什么?A.More insects.更多的昆虫B.Better quality coffee.质量更好的咖啡rger farms. 更大的农场D.Higher profits. 更高利润34.【题干】How do farmers find more land for growing full-sun coffee?【选项】农民如何找更多的土地来种植阳光充足的咖啡A.They buy more land from other farmers.B.They cut down trees.C.They move to another country.D.They turn grassland into farmland.35.【题干】The full-sun method may affect the following EXCEPT_____ full sun 方式可能影响以下....A.insects.昆虫B.air.空气C.brids.鸟D.humans人类Soot(煤烟灰)and Snow: a Hot CombinationNew reasearch from NASA scientists suggests emissions of black soot after the way sunlight reflects off snow. According to a computer simulation, black soot may be responsible for 25 percent of observed global warming over the past century.Soot in the higher latitudes(维度)of the Earth, where ice is more common, absorbs more of the sun’s energy and warmth than an icy, white background. Dark-colored black carbon, or soot, absorbs sunlight, while lighter colored ice reflects sunlight.Soot in areas with snow and ice may play an important role in climate change. Also, if snow and ice covered areas begin melting, the warming effect increase, as the soot becomes more concentrated on the snow surface.”This provides a positive feedback, as glaciers a nd ice sheets melt, they tend to get even dirtier.” said Dr. James Hansen, a researcher at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York.Hansen found soot’s effect on snow albedo(反照率), which may be contributing to trends toward early springs in the Northern Hemisphere, such as thinninbg Arctic sea ice and melting glaciers permafrost. Soot also is believed to play a role in changes in the atmosphere above the oceans and land.“Black carbon reduces the amount of energy reflected by snow back into space, thus heading the snow surface more than if there were no black carbon, “ Hansen said. Soot’s increased absorption of solar energy is especially effecntive i n warming the world’s climate.” This forcing is unusually effective, causing twice as much global warming as a carbon-dioxide forcing of the same magnitude.” Hansen noted.Hansen cautioned, although the role of soot in altering global climate is substantial, it does not alter the fact that greenhouse gases are the primary cause of climate warming during the past century. Such gases are expected to bi the largest climate forcing for the rest of the century.The researchers found that observed warming in the Northern Hermisphere was large in the winter and spring at middle and high latitudes. These observations were coherent with the researchers’ climate model situations, which showed some of the largest warming effects occurred when there were heavy snow cover and sufficient sunlight.36.【题干】Which of the following statements of soot is NOT true?A.It absorbs sun’s heat.B.It is responsible for climate change.C.It reflects sunlight.D.It may account for a quarter of global warming over the past century.37.【题干】Which of the following areas shows a greater warming effect?A.Ice sea areas.B.Areas with black carbon.C.Areas covered with white snow.D.Melting glaciers.38.【题干】”This forcing” in Paragraph 5 refers t o?A.sun’s heating on snow surface.B.soot’s increased absorption of solar energy.C.carbon-dioxide’s warming effect.D.snow’s increased reflection of sunlight.39.【题干】What is the main cause of climate warming during the past century?A.Soot.B.Snow.C.Greenhouse gases.D.Wind.40.【题干】The largest warming effects happened in the Northern Hemisphere withA.X sea ice and insufficient sunlight.B.light snow cover and sufficient sunlight.C.heavy snow cover and sufficient sunlight.D.thick sea ice and insufficient sunlight.A Record-Breaking RoverNASA’s Mars rover Opportunity has boldly gone where no rover has gone before—at least in terms of distance. Since arriving on the Red Planet in 2004, Opportunity has traveled 25.01 miles, more than any other wheeled vehicle has on anotherworld.On July 27, after years of moving about on Martian ground, the golf-cart-sized Opportunity had driven more than 24 miles, beating the previous record holder—a Soviet rover sent to the moon in 1973.“This is so remarkable considering Opportunity was intended to drive about 1 kilometer and was never designed for distance,” says John Callas, the Mars Exploration Rover Project Manager.He works at NASA’s Jet Pr opulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. “But what is really importantly is not how many miles the rover has racked up, but how much exploration and discovery we have accomplished over that distance.”OPPORTUNITYThe solar-powered Opportunity and its twin rover, Spirit, landed on Mars 10 years ago on a mission expected to last 3 months. The objective of the rovers was to help scientists learn more about the planet and to search for signs of life,such as the possible presence of water.Spirit stopped communicating with Earth in March 2010, a few months after it got stuck in a sand pit. But Opportunity has continued to collect and analyze Martian soil and rocks.During its mission, Opportunity has captured, and sent back to Earth, some 187,000 panoramic and microscopic images of Mars with its cameras. It has also provided scientists with data on the planet’s atmosphere, soil, rocks, and terrain.MARATHON ROVERThe rover doesn’t seem to be ready to stop just yet. If Opportunity can continue on, it will reach another major investigation site when its odometer hits 26.2 miles. Scientists call this site Marathon Valley, because when the rover reaches the area, itwill have traveled the same distance as the length of a marathon since its arrival on Mars.Researchers believe that clay minerals exposed near Marathon Valley could hold clues to Mars’s ancient environment1. Opportunity’s continuing travels will also help researchers as they plan for an eventual human mission to the Red Planet.。
职称英语教材-卫生类阅读理解50篇文章(含注释练习及答案解析) 专业文档
第一篇Bringing Nanotechnology to Health Care for the PoorNanotechnology uses matter at the level of molecules and atoms. Researchers are finding different uses for particles with a length of one nanometer, or one-billionth of a meter. These include things like beauty products1 and dirt-resistant clothing. But one area where many experts believe nanotechnology holds great promise is medicine.Last week, speakers at a program in Washington discussed using nanotechnology to improve health care in developing countries. The program took place at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Peter Singer at the University of Toronto says a nanotechnology called quantum dots2 could be used to confirm cases of malaria. He says k could offer a better way than the traditional process of looking at a person's blood under a microscope.In poor countries, this process is often not followed. As a result, sick people may get treated for malaria even if they do not have it. Such misuse of medicines can lead to drug resistance. Quantum dots are particles that give off3 light when activated. Researchers are studying ways to program them to identify diseases by lighting up in the presence of a targeted molecule.4Experts say nanotechnology shows promise not just for diagnosing diseases, but also for treating them. Piotr Grodzinski of the National Institutes of Health5 talked about how nanotechnology could make drugs more effective. He talked about cancer drugs already developed with nanotechnology. He says if a drug can target a cancer locally in the body, then much less of it might be needed, and that means lower side effects.6Andrew Maynard is chief scientist for the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson Center. He noted that Brazil, India, China and South Africa are currently doing nanotechnology research that could help poor countries. But he also noted that there is some risk in using nano-materials. He says nanometer-sized particles behave differently in the body and the environment compared to larger particles7. Experts say more investment in research is needed to better understand these risks.词汇:nanotechnology / 'naensutekinDbdsi In.纳米技术matter /丨maet9(r)/ n.物质molecule /'mDlikjuil/ n.分子atom /'aetsm/ n.原子nanometer /'naensumiito(r) / n.纳米,毫微米(长度单位,=10_9m) one-billionth n.十亿分之一dirt-resistant adj.防尘的,防污的promise /'prDmis/ n.希望,前途program /'prsugraem/ ( = programme) n.节目,节目单;vt.为……编制程序scholar /丨skDb(r) / n.学者quantum /'kwDntom/ n.量;量子dot /dDt/ n.(小)点,圆点confirm /kan丨f3:m/ vt.确认;证实case / keis/ n.病症;病例;患者malaria /m^'lesria/ n.症(疾)misuse /ifnis'juis/ vt.误用,滥用;n.误用,滥用particle /'paitikl/ n.颗粒,微粒;粒子activate /'aektiveit/ vt.使激活identify /(a)i丨dentifai/ vt.辨认diagnose /'daisgn^uz/ vt.诊断(疾病)investment /in1 vestment/ n.投资;投资额注释:1. beauty product:美容产品2. quantum dot (QD):量子点。
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