中国科学院大学英语A期末考试英汉翻译

合集下载

2022年考研考博-考博英语-中国科学院考试全真模拟易错、难点剖析AB卷(带答案)试题号:89

2022年考研考博-考博英语-中国科学院考试全真模拟易错、难点剖析AB卷(带答案)试题号:89

2022年考研考博-考博英语-中国科学院考试全真模拟易错、难点剖析AB卷(带答案)一.综合题(共15题)1.单选题Parents often fall into the trap of offering other food in order to() the child to eat. 问题1选项A.temptB.manipulateC.incenseD.escort【答案】A【解析】考查动词辨析。

tempt “吸引,诱使”;manipulate “操作,操控”;incense “使激怒”;escort“护送,陪同”。

句意:家长们常常陷入困境,通过别的食物来吸引孩子好好吃饭。

选项A符合句意。

2.翻译题Directions: Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Write your Chinese version in the proper space on your Answer Sheet.In the U.S., citizens tend to rely on electronic media such as TV rather than print media. TV news tends to provide numerous visuals and abbreviated textual information. (1) Although TV news stories pitch “on-the-scene reporting”, and other eye-catching images to viewers, the actual stories are generally so brief that were the reports transcribed into newspaper copy, no single story would have enough text to cover a third of a page. It is remarkable to consider how little information is conveyed between all the exciting visuals. (2) It is also remarkable to stop and think about how inadequately informed citizens may be if their primary source of political knowledge is the picture-rich and data-poor TV evening news. Moreover, because U.S. media companies are primarily privately owned, (3) media professionals are under pressure to present news in an entertaining way in order to expand their audiences and corresponding advertising revenues. Large audiences create higher profits from advertising sales. With a few exceptions, U.S. TV and radio stations are like other businesses: They need to generate money to cover operating costs and make profits. If media professionals are convinced that viewers want entertaining news rather than in-depth details, this assumption affects the kind of news they produce. Not surprisingly, political scientists have found that news coverage of election campaigns tends to focus on the personal lives of candidates rather than on issues, and (4) when issues are reported the emphasis is often on the immediate and most dramatic implications of the issues, not on the historical, long-term, or global dimensions of those issues.At the same time, insofar as television and Internet-based news must be generated quickly, time pressures impede extensive independent investigations. Because U.S. citizens conceptualize news as something occurring by the hour or minute, U.S. media professionals are often putting together news stories under severe time restraints. (5) Some analysts believe that this increases the tendency of reporters to get information from official sources rather than from the reporters’ own independent investigations of newsworthy events. Think about this issue from the standpoint of reporters and editors. If you are a reporter assigned the task of doing a story on a state’s new prison system, for example, you will find it is quicker and easier to get a governor’s press release on the new prison than it is to go to libraries, data banks, and university research centers to investigate the topic on your own. This does not suggest that investigative journalism never occurs; rather, many scholars believe that time pressures tend to encourage the use of information provided by official sources (for example, political leaders and their press secretaries) rather than the collection of facts through ongoing independent research.【答案】【参考译文】(1)虽然电视新闻故事多推崇“现场报道”或者其他吸人眼球的形象,但是实际上这些故事通常都很简短,要是把这些报道转写成报纸版面的话,它们任何一个都占不了三分之一的版面。

国科大硕士英语a

国科大硕士英语a

国科大硕士英语aThe Path to Becoming a Master's Student at the University of Science and Technology of ChinaObtaining a master's degree from a prestigious institution such as the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a highly sought-after goal for many aspiring students. The USTC, known for its academic excellence and research prowess, offers a rigorous and enriching educational experience that can open doors to numerous opportunities. For those seeking to embark on this journey, the path to becoming a master's student at USTC requires dedication, hard work, and a deep passion for learning.The first step in this process is to understand the admission requirements and prepare accordingly. USTC typically seeks applicants who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, strong research aptitude, and a clear vision for their future. Prospective students must carefully review the program offerings and ensure that their academic background and research interests align with the university's areas of expertise.One of the critical components of the USTC master's application isthe English proficiency requirement. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English, as the majority of the coursework and research activities are conducted in this language. Preparing for and excelling in the English language proficiency exam, such as the TOEFL or IELTS, is a crucial step in the application process.In addition to the language requirement, USTC also places a strong emphasis on the applicant's academic record. Candidates must demonstrate a solid foundation in their chosen field of study, as evidenced by their undergraduate transcripts and any relevant research or project experiences. Maintaining a high GPA and actively participating in research activities or specialized programs can significantly strengthen an applicant's chances of admission.Another important aspect of the USTC master's application is the research proposal or statement of purpose. Applicants are typically required to submit a well-crafted document outlining their research interests, academic goals, and future career aspirations. This document serves as an opportunity for the admissions committee to assess the applicant's intellectual curiosity, analytical skills, and potential to contribute to the university's research initiatives.The application process itself can be highly competitive, with USTC receiving a large number of qualified applicants from around the world. To increase their chances of success, prospective studentsshould carefully review the application deadlines, gather all the required documents, and submit a comprehensive and well-organized application package.If accepted into the USTC master's program, students can look forward to a challenging yet rewarding academic journey. The university's renowned faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and diverse academic community provide an environment that fosters intellectual growth and innovation. Students will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, collaborate with peers and faculty members, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.Beyond the academic aspects, USTC also offers a vibrant campus life and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students can participate in student organizations, attend cultural events, and explore the rich history and natural beauty of Hefei, the city where USTC is located. These experiences can help students develop well-rounded skills, build a strong network, and create lasting memories during their time at the university.Ultimately, becoming a master's student at the University of Science and Technology of China is a highly competitive and prestigious achievement. It requires a combination of academic excellence, research aptitude, language proficiency, and a genuine passion forlearning. For those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication, the USTC master's program offers a transformative educational experience that can pave the way for a successful and fulfilling career in their chosen field.。

中国科学院大学英语A期中考试详细修改版

中国科学院大学英语A期中考试详细修改版

Passage1(共4句)1. Among his first efforts in this area was ―Tommy Tucker’s Tooth‖ (1922), a short combining live action and animation made on assignment for a local dentist.他在这个领域的第一个成就是―汤米塔克的牙‖(1922),一部结合了生动动作和动画,描述给当地医生任务的短剧。

2. A 1945 Look magazine article, titled ―Walt Disney: Teacher of Tomorrow,‖ described Disney as ―revolutionizing an educational system‖ and cited how the Donald Duck short ―The New Spirit,‖ made for the United States Treasury Department, affected 37 percent of Americans regarding their willingness to pay taxes1945年,瞭望杂志一篇标题为―沃特迪斯尼:老师的明天‖的文章,把迪斯尼描述为―改革一个教育体系‖,并且引用美国财政部是如何用唐老鸭短剧―新的精神‖来影响37%的美国人交税的意愿。

3. This film contributed to Disney’s being presented with an award of merit, for his contribution to public safety, by the Automobile Club of Southern California.因为迪斯尼对于公共安全的贡献,南加利福尼亚汽车俱乐部给予迪斯尼功绩的奖赏。

中科院英语精读课后题答案

中科院英语精读课后题答案

中科院英语精读课后题答案1、The manager demanded that all employees _____ on time. [单选题] *A. be(正确答案)B. areC. to beD. would be2、25.A watch is important in our life. It is used for ______ the time. [单选题] * A.telling (正确答案)B.sayingC.speakingD.holding3、It _______ him ten minutes to solve the problem. [单选题] *A. spentB. took(正确答案)C. costD. paid4、I?have to?_______ my younger brother on Sunday. [单选题] *A. look after(正确答案)B. look upC. take careD. look out5、There are many_____desks in the room. [单选题] *rge old brown(正确答案)B.old large brownrge brown oldD.brown old large6、The black coal there shows a sharp()white snow. [单选题] *A. contract withB. content withC. contact toD. contrast to(正确答案)7、2.I think Game of Thrones is ________ TV series of the year. [单选题] * A.excitingB.more excitingC.most excitingD.the most exciting (正确答案)8、She serves as a secretary in a university. [单选题] *A. 为…服务B. 担任…职务(正确答案)C. 竞争…服务D. 申请…职务9、I will _______ at the school gate. [单选题] *A. pick you up(正确答案)B. pick up youC. pick you outD. pick out you10、He _______ walks to school, because he lives near school. [单选题] *A. sometimes(正确答案)B. neverC. doesn’tD. don’t11、You should stick to your()and tell him you won' t do the thing. [单选题] *A. principle(正确答案)B. qualityC. contactD. influence12、There is something wrong with my teeth. I’ve had?a _______. [单选题] *A. toothache(正确答案)B. headacheC. stomachacheD. heartache13、She _______ be here. [单选题] *A. is gladB. is so glad to(正确答案)C. am gladD. is to14、Mrs. Green has given us some _______ on how to study English well. [单选题] *A. practiceB. newsC. messagesD. suggestions(正确答案)15、The news is?_______. We are all _______ at it. [单选题] *A. exciting;?excited(正确答案)B. excited;?excitingC. exciting;?excitingD. excited;?excited16、()late for the meeting again, Jack! 一Sorry, I won t. [单选题] *A.Don’tB. Be notC.Don't be(正确答案)D.Not be17、The students _____ outdoors when the visitors arrived. [单选题] *A. were playing(正确答案)B. have playedC. would playD. could play18、22.Will there ________ any schools in the future? [单选题] *A.isB.areC.amD.be(正确答案)19、I am worried about my brother. I am not sure _____ he has arrived at the school or not. [单选题] *A. whether(正确答案)B. whatC. whenD. how20、The firm attributed the accident to()fog, and no casualties have been reported until now. [单选题] *A. minimumB. scarceC. dense(正确答案)D. seldom21、I _______ play the game well. [单选题] *A. mustB. can(正确答案)C. wouldD. will22、55.There is a ________ on in the bookshop. Let's go to buy some books. [单选题] * A.movieB.matchC.sale(正确答案)D.concert23、Mary's watch is more expensive than _____. [单选题] *A. Susan's(正确答案)B. that of Susan'sC. that of SusanD. Susan24、When you have trouble, you can _______ the police. They will help you. [单选题] *A. turn offB. turn to(正确答案)C. turn onD. turn over25、35.___________ good music the teacher is playing! [单选题] *A.What(正确答案)B.HowC.What aD.What the26、I usually read English _______ six o’clock _______ six thirty in the morning. [单选题] *A. from;?atB. from; to(正确答案)C. at; atD. at; to27、____ of my parents has been to my school, so they know _____ of my classmates. [单选题] *A. Neither, none(正确答案)B. No one, noneC. None, no oneD. Neither, no one28、We have made a _______ tour plan to Sydney. [单选题] *A. two dayB. two daysC. two-day(正确答案)D. two-days29、We can’t go out ______ school nights. ()[单选题] *A. inB. on(正确答案)C. atD. by30、This is the news _______ you want to know. [单选题] *A. that(正确答案)B. whatC. whenD. who。

中国科学院大学研究生学位统考英语A分级考试真题及详解GET3 2003-6

中国科学院大学研究生学位统考英语A分级考试真题及详解GET3 2003-6

PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (25 minutes, 20 points) Section A (1 point each)1. A. The man shouldn't care what Sandra said.B. The man shouldn't listen to Sandra.C. The man should talk openly with Sandra.D. The man should get back home early.2. A. A boss and an employee.B. A lawyer and a client.C. A shop assistant and a customer.D. A bus driver and a passenger.3. A. The woman helped to do part of the experiment.B. The woman proposed some good ideas in the experiment.C. The woman was grateful for the success of the experiment.D. The woman recommended some useful books for the experiment.4. A. It is very neat.B. It is a mess.C. It is very pleasant.D. It is a hell.5. A. He got the camera at a very low price.B. The camera is very expensive.C. The camera is worth nothing.D. He does not like the camera.6. A. Because it provides free service.B. Because it is the best store of its kind.C. Because it has a great variety of goods.D. Because it has high quality goods there.7. A. Because he is going to find a new job.B. Because he has to work over-time in the office.C. Because he is going to move to a new town.D. Because his job is too demanding for him.8. A. Because he is very inspiring.B. Because he is very brave.C. Because he made some great achievements.D. Because he is a successful ruler.9. A. He is very stem with his employees.B. He works very hard himself.C. He is very satisfied with his employees.D. He makes excessive demands on his employees.Section B ( 1 point each)10. A. Because his mother wanted him to learn.B. Because he preferred the violin to the piano.C. Because he heard a friend of his play it.D. Because he thought the violin was for classical music.11. A. He joined the Army Orchestra.B. He stopped playing the violin.C. He played more than 100 concerts a year.D. He played classical music for American soldiers.12. A. Everyone needs music'.B. People are born musical.C. Children love music more than adults.D. Music is the product of human civilization.13. A. In developed countries.B. In developing countries.C. In European countries.D. In Asian countries.14. A. They teach and convey cultural values in schools.B. They work as volunteers in developing countries.C. They help take care of the AIDS patients.D. They take care of their own grandchildren at home.15. A. They can no longer perform their jobs well.B. They don't want to work any longer.C. They have to give up their jobs to youngsters.D. No boss would like to hire older employees.Section C ( 1 point each)16. Sam Maloof is the best-known ___________ of hand-made furniture.17. According to Sam Maloof, a successful chair or table contains something of ___________.18. Where are the 65 pieces of Mr. Maloof's furniture shown?19. What did People Magazine call Sam Maloofin 1986?20. How much does a piece of Maloof's furniture cost today?PART II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points )Section A (0.5 point each )Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with one word or phrase underlined. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring Answer Sheet.21. The focus on profitability pushes the systems unreasonably large, rendering them more vulnerable to terrorist attacks.A. declaringB. verifyingC. makingD. indicating22. The 8.5-ton Shenzhou III spaceship has been substantially improved in terms of the life-support system.A. technologicallyB. considerablyC. structurallyD. internally23. According to the American judicial system twelve people constitute a jury.A. composeB. overthrowC. disposeD. surpass24. With so many trivial matters to attend to, he can hardly get down to reading for the test.A. participate inB. cater toC. indulge inD. see to25. The decently dressed son and the humble-looking father formed a striking contrast.A. astonishingB. humiliatingC. noticeableD. fleeting26. Nowadays the prevention against SARS has assumed new significance and attracted much attention.A. carried onB. taken onC. worked onD. embarked on27. At the economic forum, each speech by a distinguished guest has to be translated simultaneously.A. once in a whileB. at the same timeC. in a broad senseD. as soon as possible28. Studies of the role of positive thinking in our daily lives have yielded interesting results.A. specificB. activeC. creativeD. confident29. This training course is intended to improve the competence of English of the staff.A. proficiencyB. graspC. efficiencyD. competition30. Students are supposed to set aside enough time for recreations and sports.A. set apartB. leave outC. go aboutD. put upSection B (0.5 point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with something missing. Below each sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark the corresponding letter with a dingle bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring Answer Sheet.31. Some of the old customs have continued ___ politeness although they are no longer thought about now.A. in the way ofB. in the eyes ofC. in the face ofD. in the form of32. One of the chief functions of slang words is to consolidate one's _____ with a group.A. identificationB. specificationC. introductionD. superstition33. Given the other constitutional grounds elaborated by the justices, the association ______that schools should continue to test, if they so choose.A. preservesB. safeguardsC. maintainsD. conserves34. Finding out information about these universities has become amazingly easy for anyone with the Internet ______.A. entranceB. admissionC. accessD. involvement35. Lack of exercise as well as unhealthy dietary habits can increase the risk of ______.A. mobilityB. moralityC. maturityD. mortality36. On this bridge many suicide attempts are _______; lives can be saved.A. impulsiveB. responsiveC. destructiveD. speculative37. Abraham Lincoln was born on a small farm where the forests were _____ by wild animals.A. residedB. inhabitedC. segregatedD. exhibited38. Some teenagers are so crazy about video games as to play them many hours _____, if possible.A. on purposeB. on handC. on creditD. on end39. Authorities of wildlife have spent millions of dollars on the protection of nature ______.A. reservesB. preservativesC. conservativesD. reservations40.The young lady is Mr. Smith's step-daughter, her ______ parents having died in an accident.A, ecological B. psychological C. physiological D. biologicalPART III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)Directions: There are 10 questions in this part of the test. Read the passage through. Then, go back and choose one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D for each blank in the passage. Mark thecorresponding letter of the word or phrase you have chosen with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring Answer Sheet.No one knows for sure whether the type of tea you drink makes a difference in health, but experts say all kinds of teas probably have some health 41 . Each contains high levels of antioxidants (抗氧化剂), 42 affect the process by which oxygen interacts with a substance to change its chemical 43 . But, the way tea is processed can change antioxidant levels 44 color and taste.Green tea is made by picking the leaves and quickly heating them to stop oxidization. Green tea typically has a 45 , fresh taste. Black tea is processed to fully oxidize and ferment (发酵) the leaves and create a stronger taste. Some experts suggest that this 46 some variation in health effects between black and green teas. The more rare white tea is considered the finest of teas because it 47 the youngest buds from the plant, which are still covered with whitish hairs when they're picked. White and green teas have 48 amount of caffeine. But even black teas contain only about half as much caffeine as coffee.Herbal teas are something 49 different. They are made from the leaves, flowers or roots of various plants. Herbal teas can vary widely 50 their health effects.41. A. advantages B. benefits C. merits D. profits42. A. where it B. that C. which D. when it43. A. elements B. ingredients C. fragment D. composition44. A. as well as B. as it is C. as far as D. as it were45. A. faint B. mild C. tender D. gentle46. A. joins in B. hands in C. results in D. gives in47. A. composes of B. makes out C. makes up D. consists of48. A. less B. the least C. more D. the most49. A. entirely B. inevitably C. enormously D. irresistibly50. A. in case of B. in proportion to C. in exchange for D. in terms ofPART IV READEING COMPREHENSION (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Directions: In this part of the test, there are five short passages. Read each passage carefully, and then do the questions that follow. Choose the best answer from the four choices given and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.Passage OneSingletons, referring to those who live alone, are being comforted by well-meaning friends and family and told that not having a partner is not the end of the world. So, it would seem that they can say, yes, it is not. But no, in fact, it is the end.A gloomy study has just been released that says that the international trend towards living alone is putting an unprecedented strain on our ecosystem.For a number of reasons--relationship breakdown, career choice, longer life spans, smaller families--the number of individual households is growing. And this is putting intolerable pressure on natural resources, and accelerating the extinction of endangered plant and animal species. And here is worse news. Running a refrigerator, television, cooker, plumbing system just for selfish little you is a disastrous waste of resources on our over-populated planet. "The efficiency of resource consumption" is a lot higher in households of two people or more, simply because they share everything. Well imagine that. Just when you thought living alone was OK, you would find that all the time you were the enemy of mankind. Every time you put the kettle on the stove for a cup of coffee you were destroying Mother Earth. Indeed, it is not just your mother who is a bit worried by your continuing single status--you are lettingdown the entire human race by not having a boyfriend or girlfriend. The trouble is that society has a group instinct and people panic and hit out when they see other people quietly rebelling and straying away from the "standard" of family and coupledom.The suggestion is .that singledom should be at best a temporary state. Unless you are assimilated into a larger unit, you can never be fully functional.Try "communal living." There are all these illustrations of young attractive people having a "great time," laughingly bumping into each other. It looks like an episode of the TV series "Friends."And the message is clear: Togetherness is good, solitude is bad, and being single on your own is not allowed.51. Well-meaning friends and family members often tell those who live alone that _______.A. they should end their singtedom as soon as possibleB. they should live together with other singletonsC. singledom is an acceptable life-styleD. singledom can shorten one's life-span52. Which of the following may NOT be the reason for the increasing number of households as mentioned in the passage?A. Many people get divorced because of unhappy marriage.B. Now people can afford to support a household individually.C. Some people have to sacrifice family life for their careers.D. Many people live much longer than before.53. The author thinks living alone is disastrous mainly because singledom is ______.A. harmful to people's lifeB. destructive to our ecosystemC. dangerous to plants and animalsD. unworkable in our society54. It is implied in the passage that singletons are usually ________.A. self-reliantB. self-consciousC. self-sufficientD. self-centered55. When seeing others living alone, some people panic because they think singledom is ________.A. abnormalB. diversifiedC. unimaginableD. disgusting56. The author suggests that singletons should _________.A. find boy friends or girl friendsB. live with their parents and other family membersC. live together and share more with their friendsD. watch more episodes of the TV series "Friends"Passage TwoIn 1999 when MiShel and Carl Meissner decided to have children, they tackled the next big issue: Should they try to have a girl? It was no small matter. MiShel's brother had become blind from a hereditary condition in his early 20s, and the Meissners had learned that the condition is a disorder passed from mothers to sons. If they had a boy, he would have a 50 per cent chance of having the condition. A girl would be unaffected. The British couple's inquiries about sex selection led them to Virginia, US, where a new sperm-separation technique, called MicroSort, was experimental at the time. When MiShel became pregnant she gave birth to a daughter. Now they will try to have a second daughter using the same technique.The technique separates sperm into two groups--those that carry the X-chromosome (染色体) producing a female baby and those that carry the Y-chromosome producing a male baby.The technology was developed in 1990s, but the opening of a laboratory in January 2003 in Californiamarked the company's first expansion. "We believe the number of people who want this technology is greater than those who have access to it," said Keith L. Btauer, the company's clinical director.This is not only a seemingly effective way to select a child's gender. It also brings a host of ethical (伦理的)and practical considerations--especially for the majority of families who use the technique for nonmedical reasons.The clinic offers sex selection for two purposes: to help couples avoid passing on a sex-linked genetic disease and to allow those who already have a child to "balance" their family by having a baby of the opposite sex.Blauer said the comply has had an impressive success rate: 91 per cent of the women who become pregnant after sorting for a girl are successful, while 76 per cent who sort for a boy and get pregnant are successful.The technique separates sperm based on the fact that the X chromosome is larger than the Y chromosome. A machine is used to distinguish the size differences and sort the sperm accordingly.57. Why did MiShel and Carl decide not to have a boy?A. Because they might give birth to a blind baby.B. Because Carl might pass his family's disease to his son.C. Because the boy might become blind when he grows up.D. Because they wanted a daughter to balance their family.58. When MiShel gave birth to her first girl, the new sperm-separation technique _______.A. had already been well-developedB. had not been declared successfulC. was available to those who wanted itD. had been widely accepted in the medical world59. Which of the following is the author's primary concern regarding the application of the new technology?A. The expansion of the new technology may not bring profits to the companies.B. Most people who use the technology will not have a baby as they want.C. The effect of the new technology still needs to be carefully examined.D. Increasing use of the technology may disturb the sex balance in the population.60. According to Mr. Blauer, by using the new technology, _________.A. 91% of the women' successfully give birth to girlsB. 76% of the women get pregnant with boysC. it is more successful for those who want to have girlsD. it is more successful for those who want to have boys61. The sperm-separation technique is based on the fact that the chromosomes responsible for babies' sex ________.A. are of different shapesB. are of different sizesC. can be identifiedD. can be reproduced62. We can infer from this passage that the new technology ___________.A. may not guarantee people a daughter or a son as they desireB. is used by most families for nonmedical reasonsC. has brought an insoluble ethical dilemma for mankindD. will lead to a larger proportion of females in the populationPassage ThreeWithout question there are plenty of bargains to be had at sales time---particularly at the top-quality shops whose reputation depends on having only the best and newest goods in stock each season. They tend, for obvious reasons, to be the fashion or seasonal goods which in due course become the biggest bargains.It is true that some goods are specially brought in for the sales but these too can provide exceptional value. A manufacturer may have the end of a range left on his hands and be glad to sell the lot off cheaply to shops; or he may have a surplus of a certain material which he is glad to make up and get rid of cheaply; or he may be prepared to produce a special line at low cost merely to keep his employees busy during a slack period. He is likely to have a good many "seconds" available and if their defects are trifling these may be particularly good bargains.Nevertheless, sales do offer a special opportunity for sharp practices and shoppers need to be extra critical. For example the "second" should be clearly marked as such and not sold as if they were perfect. (The term "substandard", incidentally, usually indicates a more serious defect than "seconds".) More serious is the habit of marking the price down from an alleged previous price which is in fact fictitious. Misdescription of this and all other kinds is much practiced by the men who run one-day sales of carpets in church halls and the like. As the sellers leave the district the day after the sale there is little possibility of redress. In advertising sales, shops may say "only 100 left" when in fact they have plenty more; conversely they may say "10,000 at half-price" when only a few are available at such a drastic reduction. If ever the warning "let the buyer beware" were necessary it is during sales.63. Which kind of goods can be among the best bargains?A. Cheapest goodsB. Newest goodsC. Seasonal goodsD. Goods in stock64. The Second paragraph deals with all of the following types of goods EXCEPT _________.A. surplus goodsB. low-cost goodsC. the end lot goodsD. exceptionally valued goods65. In order to maintain his business during a bad time, a manufacturer mayA. have his goods produced at low costB. sell his goods at a very low priceC. have his employees sell his goodsD. try to produce high quality goods66. The passage suggests that "seconds" __________.A. are of better quality than "substandard goods"B. attract buyers as particularly good bargainsC. are defective but marked as perfectD. are goods with serious defects67. The word "redress" (the underlined word in the last paragraph) probably means _______.A. dressing againB. change of addressC. compensation for something wrongD. selling the same product at different prices68. During sales shoppers should ________.A. find the best bargains at every opportunityB. beware of being cheatedC. buy things that are necessaryD. pay more attention to the pricePassage FourHow many of today's ailments, or even illnesses, are purely psychological? And how far can these be alleviated by the use of drugs? For example a psychiatrist concerned mainly with the emotional problems of old people might improve their state of mind somewhat by the use of anti-depressants but he would not remove the root cause of their depression--the feeling of being useless, often unwanted and handicapped by failing physical powers.One of the most important controversies in medicine today is how far doctors, and particularly psychologists, should depend on the use of drugs for "curing" their patients. It is not merely that drugs may have been insufficiently tested and may reveal harmful side effects (as happened in the case of anti-sickness pills prescribed for expectant mothers) but the uneasiness of doctors who feel that they are treating the symptoms of a disease without removing the disease itself. On the other hand, some psychiatrists argue that in many cases (such as chronic depressive illness) it is impossible to get at the root of the illness while the patient is in a depressed state. Even prolonged psychiatric care may have no noticeable effect whereas some people can be lifted out of a depression by the use of drugs within a matter of weeks. These doctors feel not only that they have no right to withhold such treatment, but that the root cause of depression cart be tackled better when the patient himself feels better. This controversy is concerned, however, with the serious psychological illnesses. It does not solve the problem of those whose headaches, indigestion, backache, etc. are due to "nerves". Commonly a busy family doctor will ascribe them to some physical cause and as a matter of routine prescribe a drug. Once again the symptoms are being cured rather than the disease itself.It may be true to say, as one doctor suggested recently, that over half of the cases that come to the ordinary doctor's attention are not purely physical ailments. If this is so, the situation is serious indeed.69. The author thinks that drugs used for treating psychological ills _________.A. could be ineffective in some casesB. usually have harmful side effectsC. can greatly alleviate the illnessesD. can remove the root causes70. The controversy mentioned in the passage focuses on ___________.A. whether psychologists should use drugs to cure their patientsB. how psychologists should treat their patientsC. the fact that all of the drugs have harmful side effectsD. the extent to which drugs should be used to fight psychological illness71. The passage indicates that psychologists ___________.A. find it impossible to remove a psychological diseaseB. feel dissatisfied at treating their patients with drugsC. believe that the root cause of a disease can be ignoredD. can do nothing if the patient is in a depressed state72. When treating patients with psychological problems, some doctors feel that they___________.A. are at a loss for treatmentB. have no right to use drugsC. have to cure their patients by any meansD. should use drugs to treat the symptoms73. A family doctor would normally consider a headache or backache as a result of ___________.A. a more serious diseaseB. some emotional problemC. a physical disorderD. prolonged work74. Regarding the situation of psychological problems the author feels ___________.A. concernedB. hopelessC. surprisedD. disappointedPassage FiveThose who make the rules for financial institutions probably should take a modified oath. Their pledge would be: First, do no harm. Second, if the reforms put before me are unclear, don't approve them.Charles Morris may not have intended his new book Money, Greed, and Risk to cast such a dim lighton the regulators, but it does. In fact, it may serve as a wake-up call for true believers in our current regulatory structure, most of which was erected in the 1930s and most of which Morris seems to favor, despite the stupid results it has caused.Morris, a former Chase Manhattan banking executive, outlines in great detail; again and again, how regulators, lawmakers, firms and many of the customers marched straight into mortgage, currency, thrift ( 互助储蓄) and other investment disasters. His discussion of Regulation Q, an attempt by Congress in the 1960s to rescue ailing savings and loans by regulating interest rates, reveals not only Congressional economic illiteracy, but also the deep harm such foolish thinking can do to the real economy.After some 260 pages listing the foolish things of Wall Street, regulators and lawmakers, Morris draws some pessimistic conclusions: "One constant in all the crises is that the regulatory responses come only after a crisis hits its peak." For example, it "took the S&L crisis of the 1980s to bring honest accounting to thrifts, and it wasn't until the banking sector suffered huge losses in real estate and foreign loans that regulators began to enforce strict capital standards."So, what is the point of regulation? Morris, who is excellent at recounting tales of regulation gone bad, asserts that regulation is absolutely necessary, that it is the essential plumbing in our economic house. Nevertheless, Mr. Morris should have noticed that plumbing requires plumbers, and while a good one can keep a house functional, a rotten plumber can turn a minor drip into a ruinous flood.75. The passage is primarily concerned with _________.A. recommending Morris's new bookB. criticizing Morris's attitude to regulationsC. describing current economic situationsD. commenting on financial regulators76. Which of the following is true of Money; Greed and Risk?A. It discusses the importance of plumbing in keeping a house functional.B. It describes a great number of financial disasters in detail.C. It analyses the reasons for regulating the banking industry.D. It emphasizes the flaws in the financial system of the 1930s.77. Regulation Q is quoted in the passage mainly to _________.A. demonstrate what kind of examples Morris has cited in his bookB. illustrate that misguided policies can be very harmful to economyC. support Morris's statement about the incompetence of Congressmen and bankersD. refute Morris's conclusion about the foolishness of the government regulations78. The government regulations often fail to bring the desired result partly because ________.A. the regulators do not understand economy wellB. the regulations are enforced before a crisis hits its peakC. banking executives do not believe in the current regulatory structureD. the standards for financial institutions are not consistent79. According to the passage, which of the following is true of Morris?A. He needn't have recounted so many financial disasters.B. He has little faith in the present-day regulatory system.C. He has failed to point out that regulators are more to blame than unwise regulations.D. His book will undermine the readers' faith in the current regulatory structure.80. The author's attitude towards Morris's new book can best be described as______.A. scornfulB. appreciativeC. satiricalD. critical。

中国科学院大学英语慕课答案

中国科学院大学英语慕课答案

中国科学院大学英语慕课答案1、—What were you doing when the rainstorm came?—I ______ in the library with Jane. ()[单选题] *A. readB. am readingC. will readD. was reading(正确答案)2、What surprised me ______ was that he succeeded. [单选题] *A. most(正确答案)B. mostlyC. almostD. at most3、89.The blackboard is ________ the classroom. [单选题] *A.nextB.betweenC.in front ofD.in the front of(正确答案)4、When you’ve finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back one the shelf, ____? [单选题] *A. do youB. don’t youC. will you(正确答案)D. won’t you5、I have a _____ every day to keep fit. [单选题] *A. three thousand meter walkB. three-thousands-meters walkC.three-thousand-meters walkD. three-thousand-meter walk(正确答案)6、He kept walking up and down, which was a sure()that he was very worried. [单选题] *A. sign(正确答案)B. characterC. natureD. end7、Medicines are to be taken according to the doctor’s advice. [单选题] *A. 发放B. 提取C. 配方D. 服用(正确答案)8、My English teacher has given us some _______ on how to study English well. [单选题] *A. storiesB. suggestions(正确答案)C. messagesD. practice9、The children ______ visiting the museum. [单选题] *A. look overB. look forward to(正确答案)C. look forD. look after10、I arrived _____ the city _____ 9:00 am _______ April [单选题] *A. at, in, atB. to, on, atC. in, or, atD. in, at, on(正确答案)11、My sister gave me a _______ at my birthday party. [单选题] *A. parentB. peaceC. patientD. present(正确答案)12、--I can’t watch TV after school.--I can’t, _______. [单选题] *A. alsoB. tooC. either(正确答案)D. so13、30.I want to find ______ and make much money. [单选题] * A.worksB.jobC.a job(正确答案)D.a work14、—Can you play tennis?—______. But I can play basketball.()[单选题] *A. Yes, I canB. Yes, I doC. No. I can’t(正确答案)D. No, I don’t15、--What are you going to be in the future?--I want to be _______ actor. [单选题] *A. aB. an(正确答案)C. theD. /16、She _______ be here. [单选题] *A. is gladB. is so glad to(正确答案)C. am gladD. is to17、He was proud of what he had done. [单选题] *A. 对…感到自豪(正确答案)B. 对…感到满足C. 对…表示不满D. 对…表示后悔18、Experts are making an investigation on the spot. They want to find a way to()the tower. [单选题] *A. Restore(正确答案)B. resumeC. recoverD. reunite19、His new appointment takes()from the beginning of next month. [单选题] *A. placeB. effect(正确答案)C. postD. office20、()it is to have a cold drink on a hot day! [单选题] *A. What a great funB. How great funC. What great fun(正确答案)D. How a great fun21、My father can?_______ a little English. [单选题] *A. speak(正确答案)B. sayC. talkD. tell22、Before you quit your job, ()how your family will feel about your decision. [单选题] *A. consider(正确答案)B. consideringC. to considerD. considered23、9.There will be a lot of activities at English Festival nest month. Which one would you like to ________? [单选题] *A.take part in (正确答案)B.joinC.attendD.go24、Many young people like to _______ at weekends. [单选题] *A. eat out(正确答案)B. eat upC. eat onD. eat with25、Don't tell me the answer, I'll work out the problem _____. [单选题] *A .by meB. myself(正确答案)C. meD. mine26、How _______ Grace grows! She’s almost as tall as her mother now. [单选题] *A. cuteB. strongC. fast(正确答案)D. clever27、The reason I didn't attend the lecture was simply _____ I got a bad cold that day. [单选题] *A. becauseB. asC. that(正确答案)D. for28、Now people can _______ with their friends far away by e-mail, cellphone or letter. [单选题] *A. keep onB. keep in touch(正确答案)C. keep upD. keep off29、He has two sisters but I have not _____. [单选题] *A. noneB. someC. onesD. any(正确答案)30、Some people were born with a good sense of direction. [单选题] *A. 听觉B. 方向感(正确答案)C. 辨别力D. 抽象思维。

中国科学院大学慕课英语答案

中国科学院大学慕课英语答案

中国科学院大学慕课英语答案1) in the writing process, he means __.A:no one can be both creative and criticalB:they cannot be regarded as equally importantC: they are in constant conflict with each otherD:one cannot use them at the same time答案: one cannot use them at the same time2、What prevents people from writing on is __.A:putting their ideas in raw formB:attempting to edit as they writeC:ignoring grammatical soundnessD:trying to capture fleeting thoughts答案: attempting to edit as they write3、What is the chief objective of the first stage of writing?A:To organize one’s thoughts logically.B:To choose an appropriate topic.C:To get one’s ideas down.D:To collect raw materials.答案: To get one’s ideas down.4、One common concern of writers about “free writing” is that __.A:it overstresses the role of the creative mindB:it takes too much time to edit afterwardsC:it may bring about too much criticismD:it does not help them to think clearly答案: it takes too much time to edit afterwards5、In what way does the critical mind help the writer in the writing process?A:It refines his writing into better shape.B:It helps him to come up with new ideas.C:It saves the writing time available to him.D:It allows him to sit on the side and observe.答案: It refines his writing into better shape.6、Part I Vocabulary (25 minutes)Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve The government __ itself to improving health education since 1980s’.答案: has committed7、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve When having the party with these young people, they found themselves _ the joys of their youth.答案: recapturing8、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve The __ decision about who to employ lies with the manager.答案: ultimate9、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve Taking the job would __ living abroad.答案: involve10、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve Have you ever heard this proverb in English? “Better be __ than pitied.”答案: envied11、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve It was difficult for the enterprise to expand during a time of __ change.答案: historic12、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve When we went swimming last summer, we saw the most __ sunset at the beach.答案: remarkable13、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve We should get a thorough understanding about the cultural __ of the United States.答案: diversity14、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve I __ several classes and decided to choose four of them this semester.答案: sampled15、ultimate commit highlight envy samplediversity recapture remarkable historic involve The __ of the lunch will be a speech by the minister.答案: highlight1. A heat pump is used_____.A:to heat and cookB:to heat but not coolC:to cool but not heatD:to heat and cool答案: to heat and cool2、A heat pump is used to make the room comfortable by using_____A:electric resistanceB:natural heat and coolC:coal energyD:petrol energy答案: natural heat and cool3、According to the passage, the word “economical” (para.1) refers to all of the following except_____.A:energy-savingB:money-savingC:electricity-savingD:time-saving答案: time-saving4、According to the passage, a heat pump is _____.A:only used at nightB:only used in summerC:only used in winterD:used in summer and in winter as well答案: used in summer and in winter as well5、According to the passage, we can make the substance cool quickly by _____.A:blowing cold air over itB:putting it in the roomC:covering it with somethingD:blowing hot air over it答案: blowing cold air over it6、Part I Vocabulary (25 minutes)Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.ambitionpassion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulateIt is unjust that a privileged few should continue to __ wealth while the working class can only manage to make their ends meet.答案: accumulate7、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulateHe spoke with considerable __ about the importance of art and literature.答案: passion8、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulateWomen today have the chance to pursue their own careers, but still have to overcome many _ to gain real equality.答案: obstacles9、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulatePhysical exercise is a good way of __ stress. You will feel rather refreshed.答案: releasing10、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulateThe proposal offers a(n) __ opportunity for youngsters to get training.答案: ideal11、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulateIf we work hard, we can _ whatever goal we set in our mind.答案: attain12、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulateWe need a leader with __ and strong principles. He or she should know what is needed in planning for the future.答案: vision13、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulate After an hou r’s train ride and half an hour’s walk, we eventually arrived at our ____.答案: destination14、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulate___ is the desire for personal achievement. It provides the motivation and determination necessary to achieve a particular end or condition.答案: Ambition15、ambition passion release attain destinationpursue ideal obstacle vision accumulate Students should __ their own interests, as well as do their school work.答案: pursue。

国科大英语A口语期末考试对话

国科大英语A口语期末考试对话

Unit 1 Introductions and Conversation StartersImagine you are in a job interview. Try to introduce yourself in an impressive way to the prospective employer.A: Excuse me. May I see Mr. Lu?B: It's me. What can I do for you?A: Nice to meet you, Mr. Lu. I'm coming here for an interview by appointment.B: Are you Mr. He?A: Yes, I am.B: Nice to meet you, too. Did you have any difficulty finding our company?A: Not really, I am familiar with this area.B: Well, Mr.He, tell me a little bit about yourself, please.A:My name is Heyaoxi and I live in Beijing. I was born in 1991. I graduated from Yu nnan University. My major is Genetic Biology.B: How did you get on with your studies in university?A: I did well and I was one of the top students in the class.B: What kind of person do you think you are?A: Generally speaking, I am an open-minded person.B: How would you describe your ideal job?A: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained. B: Where do you want to be in 5 years?A: I don't want to have any specific title. I just want to enjoy what I am doing.B:Well, that’s all for the interview. Do you have any questions?A:When will I know your decision?B:We will give you our decision in a few days. Thank you for your interest in this job. A:Thank you, sir. I expect to hear from you as soon as possible.Unit 2 Describing the Appearance and Character of PeopleAsk your friend to pick up your parents at the railway station. Make sure your friend will be informed of all the important information.A:Hello,Lu. Do you have time tomorrow afternoon?B:Let me see. I’m free tomorrow. What's wrong?A:My parents come to see me and they will arrive at Beijing tomorrow afternoon. But I have an important lesson at that time so I can't pick up them at the railway station as I promised. Could you help me to pick up them?B:Sure. Which train will they take?A:T34, from Kunming to Beijing.B:Which station will the train arrive at? I remember it arrives at bus, but I’m not sure. A:Yes, you are right. It arrives at Beijing South Railway Station.B:Well, when will the train arrive?A:A quarter past two.B:The traffic is bad at that moment, I’d better set off earlier.A:You are so thoughtful. The weather forecast say that it rains tomorrow, don’t forget to take an umbrella.B:Thanks. Then how can I recognize your parents?A:My father has a round face and bushy hair. He is about 175 centimetres tall.B:What does your mother look like?A:My mother has short curly hair and big eyes. She is as tall as me.B:OK, I got it. But I think it’s a bit difficult to recognize.A:I will send their photos to your e-mails and I will tell you what they wear tomorrow in advance.B:That’s fine. I will wait for them at the front door of KFC.A:OK.I will tell them and give your phone number to my parents. When they arrive, they will call you.B:When I meet your parents I will let you know at once.A:Thanks very much. It’s so kind of you.B: Don't mention it. That’s my pleasureUnit 3 Asking for and Giving InformationYou are planning to rent an apartment. Ask your friend for information.A: Hello, Lu, how is your house hunting going?B: Not very well. I haven’t found anything within my price range yet.A: There is so much information and I found several in today’s newspaper.B: Really? So tell me a little about it ?A: uh...I don’t know where to begin. What do you want to know ?B: well...I can only afford about 1000 yuan a month;A: Looks like you’re not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that. B: Really? That’s a lot of money to pay for one room.A: Well, if you want to live in Beijing, you have to pay the price!B: Do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?A: I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for smokers or non-smokers? B: I’d prefer non-smoking roommates. Well, Could you tell me something about the apartment? how large is it? And I wondering whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished ?A: There are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. It’s about 98 square meters. of course, furnished means a higher price. You know that you’ll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?B: No, I thought that would be included in the rent.A: It’s not usually included, so you’ll have to spend about 100 yuan more each month on utilities.B: I don't think I can afford that.A: Don’t worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the cleaning or take care of their children.B: That’s a good idea. I’ll look into finding something like that. See you.A: See you!Unit 4 Inviting, Accepting and Refusing an InvitationBrian did something that made his girlfriend Mary pretty mad at him. Now he tries to fix things up by suggesting to take her to a fine restaurant and movie afterwards, but Mary is still quite angry.Lu: Mary, don’t be angry, please.He: What do you want to make up for me, Brian.Lu: We go to the cinema and see Breakup Buddies.He: You just comfort me like this.Lu: After this movie we go to eat steak which you favourite.He: No. I don’t want to eat anything.Lu: Why, what did I do make you unhappy.He: Have you ever seen your old flame? If the shoe fits, wear it.Lu: We are a company's colleague, so often met. You needn't angry for this matter. He: I saw you smooching with her just outside your company yesterday.Lu: This is a misunderstanding. Please keep your shirt on, give me a chance to explain.He: You know what, you always have reason.Lu: She is going to our branch in China,. That is to say goodbye to me.He: I don’t believe you.Lu: I only have eyes for you. I really didn’t cheat you. If you don’t believe, you can call her.He:I will believe you this time.Lu: Let's go to that movie.He: All right..Unit 5 Finding and Giving DirectionsHow to get to the Fragrance Hill?Lu: Excuse me, this is my first time come to beijing. Can you tell me the way to Fragrance Hill?He: You can take the Bus 318. The driver will tell you where to get off.Lu: Yes, but I'm driving my own car.He: Oh, then you drive along this street, turn right at the third cross, then take the first left. Keep straight on until see a road sign that says "Fragrance Hill", and then you follow the sign. It will direct you to Fragrance Hill.Lu: Drive along this street, turn right, turn left, keep straight, and then I'll see the road sign?He: That's right.Lu: Are you sure that I won't bump into any one-way streets?He: Well,...I don't think you will....I don't see any car around here. Where is your car? Lu: I parked it over there. You see?He: Oh, no. You'd better move it before a policeman sees you parking there.Lu: Why? I don't see any "No Parking" signs.He: But you're parking in a bus zone.Lu: Here comes a policeman. I'd better run....Thank you, miss....Oh, by the way, how long will it take for me to get to Fragrance Hill?He: About half an hour.Lu: Thanks again. You've been very helpful.He: Hurry up, or you'll get a ticket.。

全国大学生英语竞赛A、B类翻译题库二

全国大学生英语竞赛A、B类翻译题库二

全国大学生英语竞赛A、B类翻译题库二[问答题]31.Globalization is making the world smaller, faster and richer.Still, 9/11 and avian flu remind us that a smaller, faster world is not necessarily a safer world.Our world is bursting with knowledge—but desperately in need of wisdom.Now, when sound bites are getting shorter, when instant messages crowd out essays, and when individual lives grow more crazy, college graduates capable of deep reflection are what our world needs.参考答案:全球化正在使地球变得愈来愈小、愈来愈快和愈来愈富有。

尽管如此,9·11、禽流感提醒我们,更小更快的世界绝不意味着其更安全。

我们正处于一个知识爆炸的世界之中,但是,迫切需要智慧。

现在,在(新闻采访的)原声摘要播出变得愈来愈短,即时信息淘汰了杂记文,个人生活变得如痴如狂之际,这个世界还是需要能够深思的大学生。

【翻译要点】段中action和inaction原意为“行动”和“不行动”,直接译出句意晦涩,应进行词义引申,译成“人类所做的及没能做到的事情”;“but the very life of the planet”此句涉及“very”的一个特殊用法;这里“very”用于强调“life of the planet”,可使译为“星球本身的寿命”。

[问答题]32.nder the law of competition, the employer of thousands is forced into the sdivictest economies, among which the rates paid to labor figure prominently.The price which society pays for t he law, like the price it pays for cheap comforts and luxuries, is great, but the advantages ofthis law are also greater than its cost—for it is to this law that we owe our wonderful material development, which brings improved conditions in its divain.But, whether the law be benign or not, we cannot evade it;or the effect of any new substitutes for it proposed We can not be sure: and while the law may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it insures the survival of the fittest in every department.We accept and welcome, therefore.as conditions to which we must accommodate ourselves, great inequality of environment;the concendivation of business, indusdivial and commercial, in the hands of a few;and the law of competition between these, as being not only beneficial, but essential to the future progress of the race.参考答案:在竞争的法则下,上万人的雇主不得不实行一些最严厉的节约措施,其中节约给工人报酬的那部分占很大一部分。

中国科学院大学研究生学术英语读写教程课文翻译

中国科学院大学研究生学术英语读写教程课文翻译

中国科学院大学研究生学术英语读写教程课文翻译Jan Hendrik Schon's success seemed too good to be true, and it was. In only four years as aphysicist at Bell Laboratories, Schon,32, hadco-authored 90 scientific papers—one every16 days—detailing new discoveries in superconductivity,lasers,nanotechnology andquantum physics. This output astonished his colleagues, and made them suspicious. Whenone co-worker noticed that the same table of data appeared in two separate papers—whichalso happened to appear in the two most prestigious scientific journals in the world, Scienceand Nature-the jig was up. In October 2002, a Bell Labs investigation found that Schon hadfalsified and fabricated data. His career as a scientist was finished.lf it sounds a lot like the fall of Hwang Woo Suk—the South Korean researcher whofabricated his evidence about cloning human cells—it is. Scientific scandals,which are asold as science itself, tend to follow similar patterns of hubris and comeuppance.Afterwards,colleagues wring their hands and wonder how such malfeasance can be avoided in thefuture. But it never is entirely.Science is built on the honor system; the method ofpeer-review, in which manuscripts are evaluated by experts in the field,is not meant tocatch cheats. In recent years,of course,the pressure on scientists to publish in the topjournals has increased, making the journals that much more crucial to career success. Thequestions raised anew byHwang's fall are whether Nature and Science have become toopowerful as arbiters of what science reaches the public, and whether the journals are up totheir task as gatekeepers.Each scientific specialty has its own set of journals. Physicists have Physical ReviewLetters,cell biologists have Cell,neuroscientists have Neuron, and so forth.Science andNature,though,are the only two major journals that cover the gamut of scientificdisciplines,from meteorology and zoology to quantum physics and chemistry.As a result,journalists look to them each week for the cream of the crop of new science papers. Andscientists look to the journals in part to reach journalists. Why do they care?Competitionfor grants has gotten so fierce that scientists have sought popular renown to gain an edgeover their rivals. Publication in specialized journals will win the accolades of academicsand satisfy the publish-or-perish imperative, but Science and Nature come with the addedbonus of potentially getting your paper written up in The New York Times and otherpublications.Scientists are also trying to reach other scientists through Science and Nature, not just thepublic.The line between popular and professional notoriety is not distinct. Scientists tendto pay more attention to the Big Two than to other journals. When more scientists knowabout a particular paper, they're more apt to cite it in their own papers. Being oft-citedwillincrease a scientist's "Impact Factor", a measure of how often papers are cited by peers.Funding agencies use the Impact Factor as a rough measure of the influence of scientiststhey're considering supporting.Because Nature and Science papers have more visibility, thenumber of submissions is growing, say the editors. Nature now gets 10,000 manuscripts ayear,and that figure is rising, says editor-in-chief Phiip Campbell via email. "This partlyreflects the increase in scientific activity around the world," he says. "It also no doubtreflects the increasing and sometimes excessive emphasis amongst funding agencies andgovernments on publication measures, such as the typical rates of citation of journals."Whatever the reasons, the whims of the editors at Science and Nature loom large for manyscientists. When either magazine is considering a paper for publication, the authors are toldnot to speak to the press lest they want to risk rejection."Every scientists hates them andloves them," says a prominent scientist who would not speak for attribution for fear ofoffending the editors. "We hate them because it's so political to get an article in them.Frankly I'm astonished at some of the things they accept,and some of the things theyreject."Whether the clamor to appear in these journals has any bearing on their ability to catchfraud is another matter. The fact is,fraud is terrifically hard to spot.Consider the processScience used to evaluate Hwang's 2005article. Science editors recognized the manuscript'simport almost as soon as it arrived.As part of the standard procedure, they sent it to twomembers of its Board of Reviewing Editors,who recommended that it go out for peerreview (about 30 percent of manuscripts pass this test). This recommendation was made。

国科大英语A+速读期中考试翻译

国科大英语A+速读期中考试翻译

英语速读(第二册)1-20翻译Passage 1: Quake-proofing a house1. Most houses and commercial structures that were constructed after 1980, when Japan’s building code had its last revision, are still standing.日本最近一次对其建筑规范进行重大修订是在1980年,之后所建的大部分房屋和商业建筑至今仍完好无损。

2. Charles Scawthorn, vice president of EQE International, a San Francisco firm that specializes in quake-resistant engineering, says that ”This is the real heart of the seismic-hazard problem. ”国际EQE的副总裁,San Francisco 公司的抗震工程师Charles Scawthorn说:“这(改进现在的建筑结构)就是地震危害的核心问题。

”3.What he saw convinced him that relatively simple precaution could have prevented the most common form of damage: the roofs and upper stories of buildings crashing down onto lower floors.他看到的使他相信那些相对简单的预防措施应该能够防止最常见的毁害:房顶和上层倒塌在下面的地板上。

4.In the traditional Japanese house, Scawthorn says, the first floor lacks interior walls that could help support the weight of the second floor, as they would for a Western home;Scawthorn说,传统的日本房屋缺乏用于支撑第二层楼重量的内墙,而西方房屋的内墙则能支撑二层楼的重量。

中国科学院大学研究生学位统考英语A分级考试真题及详解GET5 2004-6

中国科学院大学研究生学位统考英语A分级考试真题及详解GET5 2004-6

Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A (1 point each)1. A. To work in his place.B. To ask his boss for leave.C. To meet his friend at the airport.D. To cover his absence from his boss.2. A. He doesn't want to go to the show, as he is not interested in it.B. He is not free to go to the fashion show with the woman.C. He cannot go with the woman, as he has a pile of paperwork to do.D. He cannot go with the woman, as he has to finish his paper.3. A. He has been mad.B. He has been pretty busy.C. He was at a meeting.D. He was with a business partner.4. A. A salesman.B. A bank teller.C. A policeman.D. A postman.5. A. She hasn't been in touch with Sam for weeks.B. She has been looking for Sam for weeks.C. Sam has been hunting for weeks.D. Sam has been out of work for weeks.6. A. She won't tell anyone else about the file.B. She will wrap the file very carefully.C. She is confident about the file.D. She will keep the file in a safe.7. A. He was very careful about what he said.B. He said something that he shouldn't have said.C. He didn't understand what the woman wanted him to do.D. He talked too much to the woman.8. A. He has had an accident.B. He has run out of gas.C. His car has been broken~D, He has arrived home.9. A. It is to reduce the cost of building.B. The location is more convenient.C. People like to live in high buildings.D. People can have a better view in high buildings.Section BMini-talk One10. A. Britain has been punished for exporting rubbish to China.B. Britain is dumping its wastes to China in the name of recycling.C. China should set up new environmental standards.D. China should acknowledge the costs of the environmental damage.11. A. 20,000.B. 50,000.C. 200,000.D. 500,000.12. A. They don't have any environmental standards to follow.B. They are doing the recycling in backyards.C. Their employees have been poisoned.D. They cause more pollution to the environment.Mini-talk Two13. A. He is a doctor.B. He is a music star.C. He is a drug dealer.D. He is a spokesman.14. A. He was recovering from cancer.B. He was going to receive an operation.C. He was expected to quit from the group.D. He was involved in a scandal.15. A. Most of its members abuse drugs.B. Most of its members are from the countryside.C. The group has been in trouble since 1963.D. The group has been full of scandals.Section C16. Where did the French Government legalize the use of mobile phone blocking devices?17. The blocking device can prevent people from receiving and making mobile telephone calls within _________ of the device.18. By changing the law the government expects to make cinemas ____________.19. While blocking telephone signals in cinemas and theaters the blocking device might affect signals on ____________.20. Before it was legalized, the use of blocking devices was punishable with a fine of 20,660 pounds or ________________.Part II VocabularySection A (0.5 point each)21. An important innovation in this college was the introduction of the seminary method for advancedstudents.A. ideaB. changeC. matterD. policy22. This archaeologist made a study of the vast area through which the Roman civilization has beenpropagated.A. extendedB. terminatedC. speculatedD. restricted23. The investor would suffer a lot from a television series that was heavily invested in but never came off.A. was releasedB. proved satisfactoryC. failed completelyD. won awards24. Given the gravity of the situation, the best thing we can do is to declare the company bankrupt.A. gravitationB. fascinationC. seriousnessD. incurability25. When the symptom occurs, she finds it difficult to manipulate a pencil despite her young age.A. utilizeB. handleC. masterD. dominate26. These figures boil down to no significance as they are statistically imperfect.A. amount toB. conform toC. contribute toD. attach to27. The researchers are working hard to find the optimal concentration of this drug.A. most poisonousB. most likelyC. most famousD. most desirable28. This young lawyer dares to take on the powerful on behalf of the poor and weak.A. win the favor ofB. find good jobs forC. assume the responsibility forD. accept the challenge of29. The last traces of respectability had vanished by the time he was convicted and imprisoned.A. collapsedB. disappearedC. perishedD. scattered30. Fearful of losing her job for good, this lady decided to talk to the manager directly.A. for benefitsB. by luckC. for everD. at handSection B (0.5 point each)31. This country could have as many as 10 million cases of AIDS in 2010 if the ____ is not takenseriously.A. episodeB. epidemicC. equivalentD. eruption32. With a wide variety of fresh fruit ____available, canned fruit is no longer so popular as before.A. willinglyB. appropriatelyC. confidentlyD. readily33. The crisis over parliamentary election illustrated the unpredictable ____ that events could take oncethe coalition troops are withdrawn.A. processB. lineC. wayD. course34. Decades of ______ might have been partially responsible for our ignorance of development abroad.A. insulationB. irrigationC. integrationD. isolation35. There have been some insensible people who attempt to end their pains _____ through suicide.A. by and largeB. once for allC. heart and soulD. on the whole36. The country once threatened to ____ diplomatic relations with its neighbor if the latter was toofriendly to the rebels.A. show off:B. keep offC. break offD. call off37. In English learning, a _____circle occurs when a student makes more errors after being scolded.A. viciousB. vigorousC. verticalD. voluntary38. Some ancient people were able to tell the time by the shadow _____ by the sun on the slate.A. thrownB. flungC. castD. tossed39. Competition compels districts to devote their limited resources to achieving results that compare_______ with other local districts.A. significantlyB. favorablyC. dramaticallyD. superficially40. If you don't know how to _____ your achievements, your parting from this world is going to be anightmare.A. take hold ofB. get rid ofC. let go ofD. make fun ofPART III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes, 10 points, I point each)There is now a new keychain device that lets people turn off most TVs anywhere--from airports to restaurants. And it is selling faster than 41 . “I thought there would just be a few sales, but we can't 42 demand,”said inventor Mitch Altman of San Francisco, U.S. “I didn't know there were so many people who wanted to turn TVs off.”Hundreds of orders for Altman's US$14.99 TV-B-Gone device poured in last week. The tiny remote control device had been 43 in Wired magazine and other online-media outlets. 44 , the unexpected attention overloaded the website of his company, Cornfield Electronics, and caused it to 45.The keychain device works like a 46 remote control--but it only turns TVs on or off. With a push of the button, it goes through a 47 of about 200 infrared (红外线的) codes that control the power of about 1,000 television models. Altman said the majority of TVs should 48 within 17 seconds. It takes a little more than a minute for the device to 49 all the trigger codes.The 47-year-old Altman got the idea for TV-B-Gone a decade ago. He was out with friends at a restaurant and they found themselves all 50 by the TV, but no one was around to turn it off.41. A. expects B. expectation C. expecting D. expected42. A. give in to B. hold on to C. keep up with D. make up for43. A. announced B. acknowledged C. admitted D. applied44. A. At the same time B. At times C. On time D. Behind time45. A. clash B. crush C. crash D. cruise46. A. universal B. commonplace C. mean D. medium47. A. flock B. string C. school D. fleet48. A. repel B. repeat C. reproach D. react49. A. submit B. permit C. emit D. omit50. A. haunted B. bothered C. interrupted D. hinderedPART IV READING COMPREHENSION (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Passage OneTies have no practical use at all and most men see them as part of a uniform instead of an independent piece of clothing. But, these small strips of cloth should not be underestimated, fashion experts say.The shirt, suit or jacket are neutral means of expression. But, the tie gives you the final personal touch, experts suggest.In fact, its color also has psychological importance. "Red, for instance, evokes feelings of warmth and intimacy", according to Axel Venn. He's a professor of design at the University of Applied Sciences and Art in Germany. "It also stands for energy, dynamism and strength."Using shades of color requires understanding and sensitivity. Orange is regarded as a lively color. Blue stands for matter-of-fact, solitude and coolness. Shiny yellow stirs amusement. Green is the color of nature and harmony.It's only when the color fits the personal character that it is viewed as authentic."A lively orange with a black suit and white shirt can look great at a private party or in an artistic environment," Venn says. "In a conservative environment such as in a bank such dress is unsuitable".Imme Vogelsang, a trainer of etiquette in Hamburg, Germany, recommends in business environment low contrasting colors such as wine red, dark green or dark blue.But feminine colors have also become popular. "Light green and a fine rose color play an increasing role. Such colors express innovation and sensitivity," Venn says.Also, patterns that stand out can be an interesting eye catcher in a private environment but are unsuitable in business."Stripes and small geometric patterns are more appropriate in business," Vogelsang says, "but stripes should never run vertically or horizontally."With diagonal stripes it is important to look at the direction. They should run from the bottom left to the fight top. "This symbolizes dynamism. In the opposite direction it shows fear and escapist thoughts."51. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Ties--Impractical Pieces of ClothingB. Psychological Importance of TiesC. What The Colors of Ties MeanD. The Colors of Ties and the Occasions to Wear Them52. According to the passage, ties are more important ___________.A. than shirts, suits or jacketsB. in colors than in patternsC. in expressing one's mood than shirtsD. in business than on private occasions53. What color of tie should one wear, if he wants to appear energetic?A. Green.B. Orange.C. Shiny yellow.D. Red.54. The best color for the tie of a judge in a court should be _________.A. light green.B. lively orangeC. fine roseD. dark blue55. What kind of ties is more suitable on an important business occasion?A. Ties without stripes and geometric patterns.B. Ties with swipes of vertical or horizontal patterns.C. Ties of no bright colors and obvious patterns.D. Plain ties without any swipes and patterns.56. It is implied in the passage that ______.A. ties with stripes from the bottom left to the right top are not popularB. ties with stripes from the bottom right to the left top are not popularC. ties with stripes of vertical or horizontal patterns are popularD. ties of feminine colors are out of fashion nowadaysPassage TwoAnimals are more like us than we ever imagined. They feel pain, they experience stress, and they show affection, excitement and love. All these findings have been made by scientists in recent years--and such results are beginning to change how we view animals.Strangely enough, this research was sponsored by fast food companies like McDonald's and KFC. Pressured by animal rights groups, these companies felt they had to fund scientists researching the emotional and mental states of animals.McDonald's, for instance, funded studies on pig behaviors at Purdue University, Indiana. This research found that pigs seek affection and easily become depressed if left alone or prevented from playing with each other. If they become depressed, they soon become physically ill. Because of this, and other similar studies, the European Union has banned the use of isolating pig stalls from 2012. In Germany, the government is encouraging pig farmers to give each pig 20 seconds of human contact a day, and to provide them with toys to prevent them from fighting.Other scientists have shown that animals think and behave like humans.Koko, the 300-pound gorilla (大猩猩) at the Gorilla Foundation in Northern California, for instance, has been taught sign language. Koko can now understand several thousand English words, more than many humans who speak English as a second language. On human IQ tests, she scores between 70 and 95. Before such experiments, humans thought language skills were absent from the animal kingdom. Other myths are also being overturned, like the belief that animals lack self-awareness. Studies have also shown that animals mourn their dead, and that they play for pleasure.These striking similarities between animal and human behavior have led some to ask a question: "If you believe in evolution, how can't you believe that animals have feelings that human beings have?"Until recently, scientists believed that animals behaved by instinct and that what appeared to be learned behavior was merely genetically-programmed activity. But as Koko the Gorilla shows, this is not the case. In fact, learning is passed from parents to offspring far more often than not in the animal kingdom.So what implications does this knowledge have for humans? Because of this, should we ban hunting and animal testing? Should we close zoos? Such questions are being raised by many academics and politicians. Harvard and 25 other American law schools have introduced courses on animal rights.57. The author feels it strange that the research was sponsored by fast food companies like McDonald's and KFC probably because these companies ____________.A. are the largest fast food chains in the worldB. have little to do with animalsC. consume a large amount of meat each dayD. are notorious for their ill-treatment to animals58. The experiment with Koko shows ____________.A. gorillas' IQ scores are as high as human beings'B. animals are much cleverer than we used to believeC. parent animals can pass learning to their offspring intentionallyD. some gorillas are smarter than many humans59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the studies?A. Some animals have developed language skills.B. Some animals can show their feelings.C. Animals enjoy playing with each other.D. Animals become indifferent when one of them dies.60. By citing the question “If you believe in evolution, how can't you believe that animals have feelings that human beings have?” the author means _________.A. human feelings can trace their origin back to animalsB. animal's feelings are as developed as human beings'C. from the point of view of evolution animals should have no feelingsD. we cannot believe that animals have feelings that human beings have61. The studies urge us to __________.A. stop killing animals for foodB. ban hunting and animal testingC. close zoos and animal farmsD. change our ways to treat animals62. The purpose of this passage is to tell us that ________.A. animals are much smarter than we ever imaginedB. animal rights should be taught in schoolsC. we should show greater respect to animalsD. animal rights should be protected worldwidePassage ThreeIn a recent Sunday school class in a church in the Northeast, a group of eight-to ten-year-olds were in a deep discussion with their two teachers. When asked to choose which of ten stated possibilities they most feared happening their response was unanimous. All the children most dreaded a divorce between their parents.Later, as the teachers, a man and a woman in their late thirties, reflected on the lesson, they both agreed they'd been shocked at the response. When they were the same age as their students, they said, the possibility of their parents' being, divorced never entered their heads. Yet in just one generation, children seemed to feel much less security in their family ties.Nor is the experience of these two Sunday school teachers an isolated one. Psychiatrists revealed in one recent newspaper investigation that the fears of children definitely do change in different periods; and in recent times, divorce has become one of the most frequently mentioned anxieties. In one case, for example, a four-year-old insisted that his father rather than his mother walk him to nursery school each day. The reason? He said many of his friends had “no daddy living at home, and I'm scared that will happen to me.”In line with such reports, our opinion leaders expressed great concern about the present and future status of the American family. In the poll 33 percent of the responses listed decline in family structure, divorce, and other family-oriented concerns, as one of the five major problems facing the nation today. And 26 percent of the responses included such family difficulties as one of the five major problems for the United. States in the next decade.One common concern expressed about the rise in divorces and decline in stability of the family is that the family unit has traditionally been a key factor in transmitting stable cultural and moral values from generation to generation. Various studies have shown that educational and religious institutions often can have only a limited impact on children without strong family support.63. It is mentioned that in a Sunday school class the children _________.A. deeply impressed their teachersB. had an argument with their teachersC. feared answering their teachers' questionD. gave the same response to their teachers' question64. The two teachers in the Sunday school felt _________.A. responsible for tightening school securityB. no fear of the divorce of their students' parentsC. no threat of broken family ties when they were ten-year-oldsD. shocked at the divorce rates of their students' parents65. The author uses a four-year-old as an example to ________.A. show the anxiety of today's childrenB. emphasize the importance of family tiesC. indicate the seriousness of psychological problemsD. reveal the change of children's attitude toward divorce66. It is stated that one third of the American population _________.A. consider family-oriented concerns to be a big problemB. are worried about the future of the United StatesC. believe the social situation is getting worseD. are facing family difficulties67. Family has been regarded as a major carrier of _________.A. religious beliefsB. various customsC. social traditionsD. cultural and moral values68. It is implied in the passage that __________.A. Sunday school teachers are different from public school teachersB. family has stronger impact on children than other social institutionsC. in a decade family-oriented concerns will be the same as they are nowD. parents' divorce has long been children's biggest fearPassage FourMusicians are fascinated with the possibility that music may be found in nature; it makes our own desire for art seem all the more essential. Over the past few years no less a bold musical explorer than Peter Gabriel has been getting involved. At the Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia, he has been making music together with Kanzi, one of the bonobo apes (倭黑猩猩involved in the long-term language acquisition studies of Sue and Duane Savage-Rumbaugh.I have seen the video of Kanzi picking notes out on a piano-like keyboard, with Gabriel and members of his band playing inside the observation booth in the lab. (They did it this way because Kanzi had bitten one of his trainers a few days previously--interspecies communication is not without its dangers.) The scene is beautiful, the ape trying out the new machine and looking thoughtfully pleased with what comes out. He appears to be listening, playing the right notes. It is tentative but moving, the animal groping for something from the human world but remaining isolated from the rest of the band. It is a touching encounter, and a bold move for a musician whose tune Shock the Monkey many years ago openly condemned the horrors of less sensitive animal experiments than this.What is the scientific value of such a jam session? The business of the Research Center is the forging of greater communication between human and animal. Why not try the fertile and mysterious ground of music in addition to the more testable arena of simple language? The advantage of hearing music in nature and trying to reach out to nature through music is that, though we don't fully understand it, we can easily have access to it. We don't need to explain its workings to be touched by it. Two musicians who don't speak the same language can play together, and we can appreciate the music from human cultures far from our own.Music needs no explanation, but it clearly expresses something deep and important, something humans cannot live without. Finding music in the sounds of birds, whales and other animals makes the farther frontiers of nature seem that much closer to us.69. It can be learned from the passage that Peter Gabriel __________.A. is a bold expert on animal behaviorB. wants to find more about natural musicC. is working on animal's language abilityD. specializes in human-animal cooperation70. Kanzi was arranged to stay in a separate place ________.A. to prevent him from attacking the human playersB. so that he would not be disturbed by othersC. because he needed a large room to move aroundD. after he had destroyed the others' musical instruments71. Kanzi the ape __________.A. was annoyed by the music-playing activityB. demonstrated no unusual talent for musicC. became more obedient when playing musicD. seemed content with what he was producing72. Which of the following words can best describe the advantage of music?A. Controllable.B. Explainable.C. Accessible.D. Testable.73. The writer seems to suggest that ___________.A. music should replace language as the major arena of animal researchB. animal experiments are more often than not cruel and inhumanC. great progress has been made in the field of interspecies communicationD. the experiment with music may help scientific research on animals74. The best title for the passage is ___________.A. Music - The Essence of NatureB. Music - A Better Way to Enjoy NatureC. Music - A New Frontier for ScientistsD. Music - Beyond National and Cultural BoundaryPassage FiveFaith in medicine runs deep in America. We spend more per person on health care than any other nation. Whether we eat too much or exercise too little, whether we're turning gray or feeling blue, we look to some pill or procedure to make us better.We assume that devoting ever more dollars to medicine will bring us longer, healthier lives. But there is mounting evidence that each new dollar we devote to the current health care system brings small and diminishing returns to public health. Today the United States spends more than $4,500 per person per year on health care. Costa Rica spends less than $300. Yet life expectancy at birth is nearly identical in both countries.Despite the highly publicized "longevity revolution," life expectancy among the elderly in the United States is hardly improving. Yes, we" are an aging society, but primarily because of falling birthrates. Younger Americans, meanwhile, are far more likely to be disabled than they were 20 years ago. Most affected are people in their thirties, whose disability rates increased by nearly 130 percent, due primarily to overweight.Why has our huge investment in health care left us so unhealthy? Partly it is because so many promised "miracle cures," from Interferon to gene therapies, have proven to be ineffective or even dangerous. Partly it's because health care dollars are so concentrated on the terminally ill and the very old that even when medical interventions "work," the gains to average life expectancy are small. And partly it is because of medical errors and adverse reaction to prescription drugs, which cause more deaths than motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. Each year roughly 200,000 seniors suffer fatal or life-threatening "adverse drug events" due to improper drug use or drug interaction.Why don't Americans live any longer than Costa Ricans? Overwhelmingly, it's because of differences in behavior. Americans exercise less, eat more, drive more, smoke more, and lead more socially isolated lives. Even at its best, modem medicine can do little to promote productive aging, because by the time most people come in contact with it their bodies are already compromised by stress, indulgent habits, environmental dangers and injuries.75. Americans in general believe that __________.A. more money spent on health care may not result in better healthB. health problems caused by bad habits can hardly be solved by medicineC. higher birthrate can better solve the problem of aging society than medicineD. medicine may provide an effective cure for various health problems76. Compared with the Americans, Costa Ricans _________.A. have a healthier way of lifeB. enjoy a longer life expectancyC. are more dependent on medicineD. are less concerned about their health77. The biggest problem affecting the health of younger Americans may be summarized as the problem of __________.A. overworkB. lifestyleC. stressD. depression78. Which of the following is NOT a reason why health care investment fails to bring a longer life?A. Imbalanced distribution of health care money.B. Failure of many highly-evaluated medical treatments.C. Soaring prices of both drugs and new therapies.D. Drug reaction due to improper use of drugs.79. It is implied in the last paragraph that _________.A. medicine should be taken timely before it is too lateB. poor health conditions leave little room for medicine to workC. great efforts should be made to develop new types of medicineD. it is reasonable to question the effectiveness of medicine80. The passage is mainly focused on __________.A. the limits of medicineB. the life hazards in the U.S.C. the barriers to a longer lifeD. the problems with health investmentPART V TRANSLATION (30 minutes, 20 points)Section A (15 minutes, 10 points)This book derives from decades of teaching in various schools across the country. It is based on the belief that philosophy is a genuinely exciting subject, accessible not only to specialists and a few gifted undergraduate majors but to everyone. Everyone is a philosopher, whether enrolled in a philosophical course or not. The difference is that someone who has studied philosophy systematically has the advantage of having encountered stronger and more varied arguments than might have been available otherwise. What is special about this book is that it offers introductory students the opportunity of having direct contact with substantial readings from significant books on philosophy, but without the unreasonable demand that they confront these books in full, which are often incomprehensible.Section B (15 minutes, 10 points)人人都有追求幸福的权利,但对幸福的定义却因人而异。

国科大英语a机考单词

国科大英语a机考单词

国科大英语a机考单词The National University of Science and Technology's English A computer-based test is a rigorous assessment of vocabulary mastery. It requires a deep understanding of word meanings, their usage in sentences, and the ability to apply them in various contexts.Preparing for this exam involves extensive reading and memorization of a wide range of words. It's not just about knowing the definitions, but also recognizing the nuances that distinguish similar words and their appropriate usage.During the test, the focus is on the practical application of these words. Students are expected to demonstrate their ability to use the vocabulary in both written and spoken English, ensuring that they can communicate effectively and accurately.The test format may include multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer sections. Each section is designed to evaluate different aspects of a student's vocabulary knowledge, from recognition to application.To excel in the English A exam, students must be well-prepared, having practiced with past papers and simulations. This helps in understanding the test's structure and the types of questions that are likely to be asked.Moreover, it's essential to develop a strategy for time management during the test. Allocating sufficient time to each section ensures that no question is left unanswered, and the student can review their answers if time permits.In conclusion, the National University of Science and Technology's English A computer-based test is a comprehensive evaluation of a student's vocabulary skills. With diligent preparation and a strategic approach, students can achieve high scores and demonstrate their proficiency in the English language.。

中国科学院大学研究生学位统考英语A分级考试真题及详解GET3 2003-6

中国科学院大学研究生学位统考英语A分级考试真题及详解GET3 2003-6

Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 20 points)1. A. Ann likes orange T-shirts best.B. Ann hates to wear an orange T-shirt in the daytime.C. Ann wears an orange T-shirt to keep mosquitoes away.D. The man doesn't like an orange T-shirt.2. A. To entertain himself. B. To go to other countries.C. To become more valuable.D. To broaden his mind.3. A. He turns a deaf ear to what the woman said. B. He agrees with the woman.C. He thinks the woman is thoughtless.D. He doesn't think she knows the direction.4. A. The car is not big enough. B. The car is not good enough.C. He only promised to buy a small car.D. He can't afford to buy the car.5. A. 350,000. B. 315,000.C. 3,500,000.D. 3,150,000.6. A. He will not take the shower before the meeting. B. He will not go to the meeting at all.C. He will have to attend the meeting.D. He will be late for the meeting again.7. A. He is in a bad mood. B. He is more efficient in writing.C. He enjoys himself more.D. He doesn't feel comfortable.8. A. He got to know it from government statistics. B. He found the fact on the Internet.C. Fie learned it from a gift book.D. He got the fact by studying in the library.9. A. He will persuade his parents.B. He will lie to his parents.C. He will go without his parents' permission.D. He will go somewhere else before going skiing.Section B ( 1 point each)10. A. How to take care of little babies.B. How to become qualified parents.C. A single parent should pay more attention to the baby's development.D. Many parents don't know how to help babies develop in intelligence.11 A. Watching them. B. Holding them.C. Reading to them.D. Playing with them.12. A. The first five months. B. The first year.C. The first three years.D. The first five years.13. A. She invited educational reformers to teach in her school.B. She invited teachers film Germany to work in her school.C. She went to Germany to find staff for her school.D. She asked famous scholars to teach the staff in her school.14. A. 29,670 B. 29,617C. 29,760D. 29,71615. A. They helped the poor children with donations.B. They persuaded the children to go to kindergartens.C. They taught the mothers how to teach their children.D. They taught children songs, poems and games.Section C16. What was the occupation of the advocator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art?17. Where is the present location of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City?18. Why have another six additional wings been built since 1975?19. The museum has collected more than three million objects in every known_________.20. Besides being a tourist attraction and an educational institution; the museum also serves as a place for_________.PART II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points )Section A (0.5 point each )21. In spite of the efforts of those industrious farmers, the local economy is far from developed due to isolation.A. capableB. ingeniousC. innovativeD. hard-working22. Because of the struggle put up by the Women's Lib, many women have found good careers.A. initiatedB. proposedC. supportedD. terminated23. The performance of these new employees will highlight the role of positive thinking.A. confirmB. emphasizeC. enhanceD. enlighten24. Our family stood in silence for a minute looking at the amazingly beautiful photograph of a human flag.A. surprisinglyB. indescribablyC. permanentlyD. uniquely25. The decision to strengthen intelligence collection is expected to minimize military casualties.A. informationB. intellectC. brainD. wisdom26. To me, St. Francis embodied the ideal blend of spirituality and public service.A. compositionB. mixtureC. elaborationD. speculation27. In the wake of such findings, several states are rethinking their plan to open these camps.A. Based onB. PrecedingC. FollowingD. Targeted at28. The staggering sum of money invested in this project failed to yield the desired result.A. fluctuatingB. increasingC. diminishingD. overwhelming29. It made me ask questions about life, death and mortality that ultimately helped me get through the disaster.A. decisivelyB. eventuallyC. somewhatD. somehow30. At that moment the first idea that came to her mind was that a disaster was around the corner.A. coming to an endB. still in the airC. soon to happenD. out of the questionSection B (0.5 point each)31. Do your children worry that they might feel pressure to _______your hero's image?A. come up withB. live up toC. catch up onD. add up to32. In the worst times of life, you have to take full advantage of the beautiful things that _______.A. come along B, come by C. come across D. come to33. Being critical and dictatorial, the boss would _____ discussions and ignore comments not in agreement with his.A. facilitateB. illustrateC. illuminateD. dominate34. Anderson held out his arms to ______ the attack, but the shark grabbed his right forearm and dived.A. turn offB. ward offC. trigger offD. call off35. Her excellent _______ of English helped her communicate freely with foreign partners.A. standardB. criterionC. evaluationD. command36. Because colleges can't take all students with basic qualifications, ______ to college is competitive.A. admirationB. approachC. admissionD. assignment37. Helicopters rushed to where Shenzhou 5 _______ for the rescue of China's first astronaut.A. touched downB. turned downC. settled downD. shot down38. The Chinese have achieved a great deal, but difficulties and hardships will long ______.A. tolerateB. bearC. endureD. withhold39. The belief that it's healthy to let oft steam no longer ____, for we are working under heavy pressure.A. holdsB. carriesC. takesD. stands40. Handbags made of _______ leather are considered old-fashioned and poor in quality.A. systematicB. syntheticC. sympatheticD. statisticPART III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)People go to evening classes as they want new challenges. Some people choose courses 41 to learn new work-related skills to move their career in a new direction."Evening classes are a great way of 42 your skills or gaining new ones," says Jessica Rolphe, training and development adviser at the UK's Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.In some 43 , what starts as a hobby turns into a career. This is what happened to Ginny Jory, who did an evening course in photography while working for a newspaper about one year ago. During the course, not only was Jory learning all about photography, she also met other 44 photographers and realized it was a great networking 45 . “I discovered that a colleague from work was doing the same course and we became great friends. We 46 doing a millennium exhibition together.”Finally, Jory left her job and is now a full-time photographer of fashion and 47.However, anyone thinking of doing a course with a specific outcome in mind needs to be sure that it will 48 what they want before enrolling. “Do your research 49 advance," advises Rolphe. "'Make sure you are doing a course that really is 50 and that the institute you are doing it at is highly respected."41. A. separately B. spiritually C. specifically D. socially42. A. updating B. uprising C. uprooting D. upholding43. A. terms B. occasions C. consequences D. cases44. A. perspiring B. aspiring C. expiring D. conspiring45. A. specialty B. phase C. opportunity D. period46. A. gave in B. ended up C. ceased to D. resulted from47. A. qualifications B. characters C. portraits D. personalities48. A. deliver B. delight C. determine D. detect49. A. up B. for C. into D. in50. A. redundant B. reserved C. resolved D. relevantPART IV READING COMPREHENSION (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Passage OneThe worst thing about television and radio is that they entertain us, saving us the trouble of entertaining ourselves.A hundred years ago, before all these devices were invented, if a person wanted to entertain himself with a song or a piece of music, he would have to do the singing himself or pick up a violin and play it. Now, all he has to do is turn on the radio or TV. As a result, singing and music have declined.Italians used to sing all the time. Now, they only do it in Hollywood movies. Indian movies are mostly a series of songs and dances wrapped around silly stories. As a result, they don't do much singing in Indian villages anymore. Indeed, ever since radio first came to life, there has been a terrible decline in amateur singing throughout the world.There are two reasons for this sad decline: One, human beings are astonishingly lazy. Put a lift in a building, and people would rather take it than climb even two flights of steps. Similarly, invent a machine that sings, and people would rather let the machine sing than sing themselves. The other reason is people are easily embarrassed. When there is a famous, talented musician readily available by pushing a button, which amateur violinist or pianist would want to try to entertain family or friends by himself ?These earnest reflections came to me recently when two CDs arrived in the mail: They are historic recordings of famous writers reading their own works. It was thrilling to hear the voices from a long dead past in the late 19th century. But today, reading out loud anything is no longer common. Today, we sing songs to our children until they are about two, we read simple books to them till they are about five, and once they have learnt to read themselves, we become deaf. We're alive only to the sound of the TV and the stereo.I count myself extremely lucky to have been born before TV became so common. 1 was about six before TV appeared. To keep us entertained, my mother had to do a good deal of singing and tell us endless tales. It was the same in many other homes. People spoke a language; they sang it, they recited it; it was something they could feel.Professional actors’performance is extraordinarily revealing. But I still prefer my own reading. Because it's mine. For the same reason, people find karaoke liberating. It is almost the only electronic thing that gives them back their own voice. Even if their voices are hoarse and hopelessly out of tune. At least it is meaningful self-entertainment.51. The main idea of this passage is that ____________.A. TV and radio can amuse us with beautiful songs and musicB. TV and radio have weakened our interest in entertaining ourselvesC. people should not be too lazy or embarrassed to singD. parents should sing songs and read books aloud to their children52. According to the passage, Italians _________.A. only sing songs in HollywoodB. are no longer fond of musicC. only sing and dance in villagesD. don't sing much nowadays53. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the decline in amateur singing?A. It is easier for people to please themselves with songs through TV.B. People don't want to take the trouble to sing songs themselves.C. Amateurs feel shy if they cannot sing as well as the professionals.D. Famous and talented musicians are always willing to entertain people:54. On hearing the voices of the famous writers of a long time past, the author was _______.A. very excitedB. very frightenedC. very nervousD. very surprised55. By stating “We are alive only to the sound of the TV and the stereo", the author means _______.A. we come back to life at the music provided by the TV and the stereoB. we only perceive the music provided by the TV and the stereoC. we should sing more than listen to the TV and the stereoD. we should listen to more music on the TV and the stereo56. The author's attitude toward karaoke is ________.A. negativeB. positiveC. neutralD. indifferentPassage TwoIf those “mad moments”-- when you can't recall what your friend has told you or where you left your keys--are becoming more frequent, mental exercises and a healthy brain diet may help.Just as bodies require more maintenance with the passing years, so do brains, which scientists now know show signs of aging as early as the 20s and 30s. "'Brain aging starts at a very young age, younger than any of us have imagined and these processes continue gradually over the years," said Dr. Gary Small, the director of the Center on Aging at the University of California, Los Angeles. "I'm convinced that it is never too early to get started on a mental or brain-fitness program," he added.In his book, "The Memory Bible," the 51-year-old neuroscientist lists what he refers to as the 10 commandments for keeping the brain young. They include training memory, building skills, minimizing stress, mental exercises, brain food and a healthy lifestyle. It's a game plan for keeping brain Cells sparking and neural networks in tip-top shape.“Misplacing your keys a couple of times doesn't mean you should start labeling your cabinets. Memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Our brains can fight back," he said.Small provides the weapons for a full-scale attack. According to him, simple memory tests give an indication of what you are up against and tools such as look, snap and connect are designed to make sure that important things such as names and dates are never forgotten. “So if you want to learn names and faces, for example, you meet Mrs. Beatty and you notice a distinguishing facial feature, maybe a prominent eyebrow,”said Small. “You associate the first thing that comes to mind. I think of the actor Warren Beatty so I create a mental snapshot of Warren Beatty kissing her brow.”Small admits it may sound a bit strange but he says it works. “Mental exercises could be anything from doing crossword puzzles and writing with your left hand if you are right handed or learning a language. It could be anything that is fun that people enjoy doing", he added.He also recommends physical exercise, a low-fat diet and eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, walnuts and Brazil nuts, and fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants (抗氧化剂) including blueberries and onions in addition to reducing stress.57. The “mad moments” in the first paragraph refers to when we __________.A. have some mental problemsB. have lost our important thingsC. don't listen to what our friends tell us to doD. fail to remember what should be remembered58. In this passage, the author mainly tells us that __________.A. everyone can be forgetful sometimes regardless of one's ageB. we can prevent our sound mind from aging with certain methodsC. brain aging starts from the time when we are in our 20s and 30sD. memory loss is a sign that shows we are getting old59. According to this passage, ____________.A. the game plan for keeping brain cells sparking doesn't work for everyoneB. Dr. Small's memory tests can show you what to do about brain agingC. Dr. Small's advice can help us fight brain aging effectivelyD. our brains can reconstruct memories themselves60. In the fifth paragraph, the author mainly__________.A. provides us with the weapons for attacking othersB. introduces the tools that help us fight against memory lossC. tells us about the important things we should never forgetD. explains the facial features useful for us to remember people61. By saying “I think of the actor Warren Beatty so I create .. her brow", Dr. Small is trying to explain how to use the memory tool of _________.A. impressing rapidlyB. minimizing stressC. connecting related thingsD. observing carefully62. According to Dr. Small, ____________________.A. left-handers may start brain aging later than right-handers doB. learning a foreign language does not help to keep our brain from getting oldC. doing crossword puzzles is the best way to keep us from memory lossD. mental exercises plus healthy diet alone cannot keep us from brain agingPassage ThreeThrough the years, our view of what leadership is and who can exercise it has changed considerably. Leadership competencies have remained constant, but our understanding of what it is, how it works, and the ways in which people learn to apply it has shifted. We do have the beginnings of a general theory of leadership, from history and social research and above all from the thoughts of reflective practitioners such as Moses, Julius Caesar, and James Madison, and in our own time from such disparate sources of wisdom as Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Mao Tse-tung, and Henry Kissinger, who have very little in common except that they have not only been there but tried with some fairness to speculate on paper about it.But tales and reflective observation are not enough except to convince us that leaders are physically strong and abnormally hard workers. Today we are a little closer to understanding how and who people lead, but it wasn't easy getting there. Decades of academic analysis have given us more than 350 definitions of leadership. Literally thousands of empirical investigations of leaders have been conducted in the last seventy-five years alone, but no clear understanding exists as to what distinguishes leaders from non-leaders, and perhaps more important, what distinguishes effective leaders from ineffective leaders and effective organizations from ineffective organizations.Never have so many labored so long to say so little. Multiple interpretations of leadership exist, each providing a fragment of insight but each remaining an incomplete and wholly inadequate explanation. Most of these definitions don't agree with each other, and many of them would seem quite remote to the leaders whose skills are being examined. Definitions reflect fashions, political tides and academic trends. They don't always reflect reality and sometimes they just represent nonsense. It's as if what Braque once said about art is also true of leadership: “The only thing that matters in art is the part that cannot be explained.”Many theories of leadership have come and gone. Some looked at the leader. Some looked at the situation. None has stood the test of time. With such a track record, it is understandable why leadership research and theory have been so frustrating as to deserve the label “the La Brea Tar Pits” of organizational inquiry. Located in Los Angeles, these asphalt pits house the remains of a long sequenceof prehistoric animals that came to investigate but never left the area.63. In regard of leadership competencies, the author suggests that people have ________.A. believed in their existenceB. learned to apply them extensivelyC. found it very difficult to acquire themD. been unable to realize their importance64. Several big names are mentioned in the first paragraph mainly to show theirA. different styles of leadershipB. effective exercise of leadershipC. contributions to the theory of leadershipD. wisdom in applying the theory of leadership65. According to the author, people's opinions of leadership are on the whole quite_________.A. dividedB. originalC. misleadingD. sophisticated66. The author thinks that ______________.A. many people have labored to be leadersB. leaders are beyond our understandingC. the essence of leadership has not been graspedD. the definitions of leadership should vary67. “The La Brea Tar Pits” probably signifies things that____________.A. can be traced back to the prehistoric ageB. are traps for those who want to inquireC. are located in one place foreverD. don't deserve full investigation68. This passage is mainly concerned with _______________.A. the inconsistent theories of leadershipB. the famous leaders and their theoriesC. the changes in the trend of leadershipD. the inaccurate definitions of leadershipPassage FourWhen you leave a job with a traditional pension, don't assume you've lost the chance to collect it. You're entitled to whatever benefit you've earned – and you might even be entitled to take it now. "A lot of people forget they have it, or they think that by waiting until they're 65, they'll have a bigger benefit," says Wayne Bogosian, president of the PFE Group, which provides corporate pre-retirement education.Your former employers should send you a certificate that says how much your pension is worth. If it's less than $5,000, or if the company offers a lump-sum payout, it will generally close your account and cash you out. It may not seem like much, but $5,000 invested over 20 years at eight percent interest is $23,000. If your pension is worth more than $5,000, or your company doesn't offer the lump-sum option, find out how much money you're eligible for at the plan's normal retirement age, the earlier age at which you can collect the pension, the more severe penalty for collecting it early. You'll probably still come out ahead by taking the money now and investing it.What if you left a job years ago, and you're realizing you may have unwittingly left behind a pension? Get help from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. It has an online search tool that has helped locate $47 million in lost benefits for more than 12,000 workers.If you have a traditional pension, retiring early costs more than you might expect. Most people assume you take a proportional cut for leaving before your plan's normal retirement age. For example, you might think that if you need to accrue 30 years of service and you leave three years early, you'd get a pension 90 percent of the full amount.But that's not how it works. Instead, you take an actuarial reduction, determined by the employer but often around five percent a year, for each year you leave early. So retiring three years early could leave you with only 85 percent of the total amount.When you retire early with a defined-contribution plan, the problem is you start spending investments on which you could be earning interest. If you retire when you're 55, for example, and start using the traditional pension then, by age 65 you'll have only about half of what you would've had if you'd kept working until 65.69. When one leaves a job with a traditional pension, __________.A. he tends to forget that he has the pensionB. he has no right to ask for the pensionC. he'll have a bigger benefit than if he waits until the age of 65D. he has a specified worth of pension70. If the retiree's pension is less than $5,000, it is wise of him to________.A. ask the company for a lump-sum payoutB. require his former boss to figure out the value of his pensionC. take the pension with him and make a profit out of itD. collect the pension at his retirement plan's normal retirement age71. If one leaves early before his plan's normal retirement age, __________.A. he'll take 90 percent of the total amount of his pensionB. he'll have half of his pension paymentsC. he'll have his pension payment reduced by 5% a yearD. he'll have only 85 percent of his full pension72. If one retires early with a defined-contribution plan, he is expected to_________.A. earn less interestB. be better off than with a traditional pensionC. start investment immediatelyD. get less Social Security benefits73. Which of the following can be used as the subtitle for the last three paragraphs?A. Your Payout Is Not GuaranteedB. The Retirement DilemmaC. Leave Early, Lose BigD. Take the Pension with You74. Which of the following is NOT true?A. If one leaves 3 years early on a 30-year-service basis, he won't get a pension worth 27/30ths.B. It pays to get an early retirement if one understands how retirement pension plan works.C. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation helps the retiree to recover lost benefits.D. If one keeps his expenses within his retirement framework, he won't be severely affected.Passage FiveIn a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled November 23, 1998, in Mainstream Loudown v. Board of Trustees of the Loudown County Library that the use of blocking software to restrict internet access in public libraries is unconstitutional. Despite the library's claims that its actions were justified in the name of “protecting minors from harmful content,” Judge Brinkema ruled that the library could not reduce adult access to standards established for children.“The use of blocking software in libraries offends the guarantee of free speech," she ruled, and “constitutes a prior restraint”on all speech. The Loudown County X-Stop software blocked access to a wide range of websites, including those of Quakers, the conservative Heritage Foundation, and AIDS education groups, as well as information about banned books and safe sex.Relying on Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union, Brinkema rejected arguments that the installation of such filtering devices constitutes "a library acquisition decision, to which the First Amendment does not apply." She pointed out that, since the library had originally provided uncensored Internet access and had then taken specific actions to limit it, the situation was analogous to the removal of library materials. The result, she said, was similar to "a collection of encyclopedias from which defendants have laboriously revised portions deemed unfit for library patrons."Although Brinkema's decision will have a major impact on the development of library policies nationwide, there is a crucial underlying problem that cannot be resolved through the legal process. Filtering software is created and produced by private companies that are quite eager and happy to make, all the decisions for us. And by purchasing and installing their products, we are agreeing to let them do just that. It is to these private companies we are surrendering selection and access to the Internet's hugedatabase of electronic information. This means that even the staffs at public libraries have no role in the selection process.The Washington Coalition Against Censorship's new original T-shirt design advocates the only solution we can trust to preserve our First Amendment liberties: “Use your brain: the filter you were born with.”75. The passage is mainly concerned with __________.A. whether it is legal to install computer software in public librariesB. whether libraries have to remove materials they consider harmfulC. what reading materials public libraries should provide to their patronsD. what kind of online services public libraries should offer their readers76. One of the defendant's arguments is that __________.A. the First Amendment does not apply to library purchasing decisionsB. certain materials have to be filtered to protect the ethnic minoritiesC. adults are guaranteed greater freedom to information than childrenD. the library intends to give their readers only healthy information77. Which of the following statements is NOT true of X-Stop software?A. It was purchased from a private commercial company.B. It denied both children and adults access to certain websites.C. It revised a certain portion of the encyclopedias in the library.D. Its installation in a county library was declared illegal by the court.78. Even after the 1998 court decision, the public still have to lace the fundamental problem of _____.A. giving up their freedom of speech on the internetB. having more restricted access to electronic informationC. not allowing the librarians to select reading materials for themD. letting the commercial companies decide what they would read79. The word "'uncensored" in the third paragraph probably means __________.A. freeB. timelyC. beneficialD. restricted80. According to the author, the decision about what is the best to read lies with__________.A. the librariansB. the individual citizensC. the governmentD. the legal courtsPART V TRANSLATION (30 minutes, 20 points)Section A (15 minutes, 10 points)Although the Bush administration has pledged its commitment to have Iraqis run their government on their own, peace and order will be long in coming. On one hand, Saddam remains unaccounted for. On the other hand, surging violence, cases of bloodshed, suicide bombings and people's taking to streets to protest have pledged the U.S. in an embarrassing situation. Recently, President Bush has made some remarks that appear intended to address criticism from the Democratic presidential candidates that top decision-makers failed to anticipate the mounting difficulties lying ahead. It's hoped that the UN can get actively involved in the reconstruction of this war-tom country and play a more positive role in finding a peaceful solution to problems confronting Iraqis.Section B考研的人在英语上花的时间远远多于其他学科,希望英语分数越高越好。

中科院硕士学位英语考试GET真题及答案解析英语试卷1

中科院硕士学位英语考试GET真题及答案解析英语试卷1

GENERAI ENGLISH QUALIFYING TESTFOR NON-ENGLISH MAJOR GRADUATE STUDENTS(GETJAN0811)考试注意事项一、本考试由两份试卷组成:试卷一 (Paper One)包括听力明白得、辞汇、完形填空与阅读明白得四部份,共80题,按顺序统一编号;试卷二(Paper Two)包括翻译与写作两部份,共3题。

二、试卷一(题号1-80)为客观评分题(听力Section C部份除外),答案一概用2B 铅笔做在机读答题纸上,在对应题号下所选的字母中间划黑道,如[A][B][C][D]。

三、试卷二为主观评分题,答案做在ANSWER SHEET II上。

答题前,请认真阅读试卷二的注意事项。

四、试卷一、试卷二上均不得作任何记号(听力Section C部份除外),答案一概写在答题纸上,不然无效。

五、本考试全数时刻为150分钟,采纳试卷一与试卷二分卷计时的方法。

试卷一考试时刻为90分钟,听力明白得部份以放完录音带为准,大约25分钟;其余部份共计时65分钟,每部份所占时刻均标在试卷上,考生可自行把握。

试卷二共计时60分钟,每部份所占时刻均标在试卷上,考生可自行把握。

六、试卷一与试卷二采取别离收卷的方法。

每次终了时刻一到,考生一概搁笔,等候监考教师收点试卷及答题纸。

全数考试终止后,须待监考教师将全数试卷及答题纸收点无误并宣布本考试终止,方可离开考场。

PAPER ONEPART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION(25 minutes,20 points)Section A(1 point each)Directions:In each section,you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be read only once.Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.1.A.He was beaten by a fellow worker.B.He was laughed at by a fellow worker.C.He was fired from his work.D.He was replaced by his co-worker.2.A.He did it like everyone else.B.He was not speeding basically.C.He would like to pay the fine..D.The policeman was unfair to him.3.A.Talk about their fishing experiences.B.Drive the woman’s dad to the station together.C.Put off their fishing plan for the next weekend.D.Go fishing after the woman sees her dad off.4.A.She thought the man’s project had been finished.B.She didn’t know the man’s project was urgent.C.She thinks the man shouldn’t be so stressed.D.She thinks the man has exaggerated about his project.5.A.He knows psychology very well.B.Psychology is beyond his comprehension.C.Psychology is his major.D.He has forgotten the theory of psychology6.A.It’s a pleasant surprise.B.It’s really unexpected.C.It’s very sad.D.It’s a pity.7.A.He was disappointed with the service.B.He Was satisfied with the service.C.He finally got what he wanted.D.He would like to try it again.8.A.He didn’t finish his finals week.B.He failed most of his examinations.C.He couldn’t remember what he had prepared in the exams.D.He couldn’t concentrate during the exams.9.A.Not enjoyable.B.Just so so.C.It’s his favorite.D.He likes it.Section B(1 point each)Directions: In this section you will hear two mini.talks.At the end of each talk, there will be some questions.Both the talks and the questions will be read to you only once.After each question,there will be a pause.During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer SheetMini-talk One10.A.T0 start up her own business.B.To gain experience.C.To save for her tuition.D.To help her family.11.A.Because he could have more spare credits.B.Because the 15-credit-plan was more cost-efficient.C.Because he had to make up 15 credits.D.Because the 15-credit-plan was easier.12.A.To become an intern.B.To challenge traditions.C.To start up her own business.D.To get a full time job.Mini-talk Two13.A.The United States has declared its independence.B.Lady Liberty is a gift from the people of France.C.American people have shaken off the oppression.D.The United States has broken off its relations with UK.14.A.Lady Liberty.B.Liberty Lady.C.The Statue of Liberty.D.Liberty Enlightening the World.15.A.By bus.B.By boat.C.By car.D.By subway.Section C (1 point each)Directions:In this section you will hear a short lecture.Listen to the recording and complete the notes about the lecture.You will hear the recording twice.After the recording you are asked to write down your answers on the Answer Sheet.You now have 25 seconds to read the notes below.(请在录音终止后把16-20题的答案抄写在答题纸上)16. Mental health experts also include other disorders like ___________ (4 words) that affect millions of people.17.Mental health problems are most severe in poor countries that __________(3 words) to deal with them.18.About half of all mental health problems first appear before __________(4 words).19.According to WHO,how many people suffered from depression in 2020? (4 words) 20.The disability caused by mental disorders can have a big impact on __________.(3 words)PART Ⅱ VOCABULARY(10 minutes,10 points)Section A point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with one word or phrase underlined .Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A , B,C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.21. It was fascinating to watch my husband as he literally became President before my eyes.A. liberallyB. wisely C.actually D.theoretically22. The rights that the citizens of those countries enjoy can all be incorporated in the laws of those individual countries.A.embodied B.excluded C.immersed D.interpreted 23.These are the men and women who run the house and tend to the special needs of its residents.A.take to B.amount to C.attend to D.object to 24.These women hoped that the cease-fire would continue and that the violence would end once and for all.A. quickly B.conclusively C.universallyD.temporarily25. There is some excitement on the horizon, but I can’t tell you about it.A. in the distance B.soon to happen C.without a question D.at first sight26. Low interest rates created easy credit conditions, fueling a housing construction boom and encouraging consumption.A. contaminating B.extinguishing C.stimulating D.transporting 27.War involves inflicting the greatest amount of damage in the briefest space of time.A. imposing B.avoiding C.compensating D.fabricating28. Inflation can destroy the fabric of society by adversely affecting fixed income groups.A. stabilityB. perplexity C.evolution D.structure29. The participants of the meeting were astonished by the discrepancy between the mayor’s words and his actionsA.difference B.correlation C.conformity D.separation 30.The English writing of college students in China is generally redundant for lack of specific words.A.ambiguous B.wordy C.unconvincing D.stereotypedSection B point each)Directions:There are ten questions in this section.Each question is a sentence with something missing.Below each sentence are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.31. Without mutual trust,the willingness to engage _______ in the learning processis hindered.A.deliberately B.collaboratively C.destructively D.individually32. Humans have to settle the problems with food, clothes and _______ before they call survive.A.cabin B.mansion C.shed D.shelter33. How did it ________ that in English the correlation between spelling and pronunciation is not very close?A.come about B.come on C.come to D.come by34.While the test-oriented approach to teaching is _________ desirable,it is widely used in China.A.other than B.not only C.nothing but D.far from35.In January 1995,George M . Bush ________ was as the new governor of Texas.A.turned in B.taken in C.sworn in D.put in 36.The latest data showed that global ozone ________ had dropped several percent over the last decade.A.penetrations B.concentrations C.dimensions D.extensions 37.Scientists have been trying to ________ what factors can cause aging.A.find out B.turn out C.set out D.carry out38.Ten years ________ her career as a lawyer, she decided to start her own firmin Chicago.A.within B.during C.into D.amid39.The tower of the World Trade Center ________ after it was hit by the plane.A.dissipated B.paddled C.hedged D.collapsed40.I could speak their language and ________ with their problems because I have been there myself.A.collide B.coincide C.identify D.associatePART Ⅲ CLOZE TEST(10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)Directions:There are 10 questions in this part of the test.Read the passage through.Then , go back and choose one suitable word or phrase marked A.B.C. orD for each blank in the passage.Mark the corresponding letter of the word or phrase you have chosen with a single bar across the square brackets on),our machine-scoring Answer Sheet.Early in January 2020,the temperature in Tanana,Alaska, fell to 55 below zero F.It was so cold that when the airport runway lights stopped working,crews were 41 from going outside to fix them.So it was a real concern when Vicky Aldridge,a nurse practitioner at the village health center, realized that 61-year-old Winkler Bifelt was bleeding 42 and needed medical treatment at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, 43 150 miles away.The sun was already down when Aldridge made the 44 telephone callto Frontier Flying Service in Fairbanks.“We told them the only way we could fly was if they could find enough vehiclesto 45 the runway with headlights so we could land,” said Bob Hajdukovich,the company’s president.Aldridge’s next calls went to airport and town officials,who, 46 called villagers.Forty five minutes later, enough cars,trucks,minivans and snowmobiles had lined up SO that the runway was 47 .Pilots Nate Thompson and David Fowler landed without 48 , and then tookoff again,with Bifelt.“There is this wonderful caring 49 in the village,”Aldridge said.“If anyone needs anything,all I have to do is call one or two people and everything will get 50 .41.A.objected B.obstructed C.obliged D.observed 42.A.intimately B.integrally.C.intentionally D.internally 43.A.1ess B.some C.but D.even 44.A.eagerness B.pressure C.emergency D.hurry45.A.1ine B.cross C.span D.park46.A.by turns B.in turn C.in order D.in return47.A.1ightened B.illustrated C.cleared D.widened 48.A.reason B.support C.hesitation D.consideration 49.A.status B.occasion C.surrounding D.atmosphere 50.A.into control B.out of danger C.done well with D.taken care ofPART IV READING COMPREHENSION(45 minutes,30 points,1 point each)Directions:In this part of the test, there are five short passages.Read each passage carefully, and then do the questions that follow.Choose the best answer from the four choices given and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.Passage OneNovember 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.This day was recognized by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1999 with a view to raising public awareness of violations of the rights of women.Why was this step necessary?In many cultures women are viewed and treated as inferior or as second class citizens. Prejudices against them are deep rooted. Gender based violence in all its forms is all its forms is an ongoing problem,even in the so-called developed world.According to former UN Secretary General Kofi Anna, “violence against women is global in reach, and takes place in all societies and cultures. It affects women no matter what their race, social origin, birth or other status may be.”Radhika Coomaraswamy, UN expert of the Commission on Human Rights on violence against women, says in his report that for the vast majority of women, violenceagainst women is “a taboo issue,invisible in society and a shameful fact of life.”Statistics issued by a victim study institution in Holland indicate that 23 percent of women in one South American country, or about 1 in 4, suffer some form of domestic violence. Likewise, the Council of Europe estimates that 1 in 4 European women suffer domestic violence during their lifetime. According to the British Home Office in England and Wales in one recent year, an average of two women each week were killed by current or former partners. The magazine India Today International reported that “for women across India, fear is a constant companion and rape is the stranger they may have to confront at every corner, on any road,in any public place at any hour.”UN experts described violence against women and girls as “today’s most serious human fights challenge.”51.This passage is intended to _________.A.point out the root of violence against womenB.find solutions 10 violence against womenC.criticize the governments’ inaction about violence against womenD.make people better aware of violence against women52.The word “gender” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.A.race B.society C.culture D.sex53.According to former UN Secretary General Kofi Anna,violence against women could be widely found _________.A.in South American countriesB.in rich countriesC.in developing countriesD.across the world54.By “violence against women is a taboo issue”,Radhika Coomaraswamy means that the vast majority of women _________.A.turn a blind eye to the problemB.don’t want to talk about the problemC.turn a deaf ear to the problemD.have been accustomed to the problem55.According to the last paragraph,violence against women is _________.A.more serious in South American countriesB.more serious in European countriesC.equally serious in South American and European countriesD.1ess serious in developed countries56.According to the passage,women in India _________.A.often live in the fear of violence against themB.suffer more serious domestic violenceC.must have their companions everywhereD.are facing most serious human rights challengesPassage TwoWhen you think of monkeys,you probably think of the Tropics.Few species of monkeys venture into temperate lands.Nevertheless,there are one or two notable exceptions.In the high Atlas Mountains of North Africa,where snowfall is common during the winter, small groups of Barbary apes roam through forests of cedar and oak.One isolated group of these monkeys can be found 200 miles to the north,living on the Rock of Gibraltar, at the southern most tip of Europe.How do naturalists explain this mystery? Some believe that the monkeys colonized other areas of Europe in the distant past and that those of Gibraltar are the only surviving group.Others think that Arabic or British colonizers brought them to the Rock.Legend has it that the monkeys crossed the narrow straits dividing Europe from Africa by means of a long—lost underground tunnel.Whatever their origin,they are now the only free range monkeys found in Europe.The Barbary apes are not actually apes.They are tailless monkeys.The Barbary apes inhabit the pine woods that cover the upper part of the Rock.Although they number only a hundred or so, they have become “the peninsula’s most famous residents,” according to the International Primate Protection League.Since seven million tourists visit Gibraltar every year,the mischievous monkeys have an ample food supply.Although they feed on wild plants.they have becomeskilled at begging and occasionally stealing food from visitors.Local authorities also provide the monkeys with fruit and vegetables.Apart from feeding,the monkeys spend 20 percent of their day grooming each other. Both male and female monkeys care for and play with the young ones. They live in close knit groups, where stress sometimes leads to confrontation. While the older monkeys use threats and screams to chase away the younger ones,they also have an unusual tooth—chattering behavior that seems to calm them down.Their arrival on Gibraltar may remain a mystery;still,these sociable monkeys add a special charm to the limestone headland that guards the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.Gibraltar world not be the same without them.57.The monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar are special because _________.A.they live in tropic areasB.they inhabit temperate landsC.they live in forestsD.they came from North Africa58.Which of the following is NOT the possible origin of the Gibraltar monkeys?A.They may be the surviving group of European monkeys..B.They may have been brought to Gibraltar by colonizers.C.They may have come from Africa through the long—lost tunnel.D.They may have swum across the narrow straits from Africa.59.The population of “the peninsula’s most famous residents”_________.A.is growing rapidlyB.outnumbers the local peopleC.is threatened by too many visitorsD.is about five scores60.We can learn from the 5th paragraph that Gibraltar monkeys _________.A.mainly feed on food from visitorsB.often threaten local touristsC.are very naughtyD.are raised by.the local authorities61.The word “grooming” in the 6m paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.A.cleaning B.biting C.fighting D.isolating62.According to the passage, _________.A.Gibraltar would be better without the monkeysB.the monkeys have added beauty to the Rock of GibraltarC·Gibraltar monkeys and those in the high Atlas Mountains are of different speciesD.the older Gibraltar monkeys are very fierce to the younger onesPassage ThreeWhich would You give up:TV, Cell,Or Web? From November 6 to December 3,a 1-question online Poll was placed on high-traffic websites in 15 countries (Australia,Brazil,Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States). A total of 150 respondents in each country participated in the poll.In this global survey, 11 of 15 countries say they’d turn off the TV before they’d silence their cell phone or log off the Internet. Women,especially, will give up their favorite shows,voting to do so by a greater percentage than men in all but four countries. “I work 50-plus hours a week and more importantly, the programs 1 watch on TV are free on the web.” Paula Kress of Georgia explains why she’d give up on TV.Younger respondents are more likely to take a pass on television,but older folks don’t necessarily stay away from the online experience.In Singapore,not a single person over 45 voted to stop surfing.“I'm not much for sitting in front of the screens,but I need the Interact to keep in touch with friends and family.”Hanna Lama explains why she’d keep the web and ditch TVIn the United States,people voted to give up TV, yet Americans sit in front of the flat screen for an average of four hours,37 minutes a day.But if the decision had been made by respondents over 45,the cell phone would have.gotten the boot instead.In Canada people voted to give up the cell.The cost effect analysis shows thatpeople there pay some of the highest rates for their cell phone plans,which may be why they have the lowest number of cell users among the western countries polled.“I don’t want to be reachable at every moment”is another logical explanation.Why was Brazil the only country to pick the Internet (and by such a huge margin)? Brazil has some of the lowest rates of Internet use worldwide, with just 35 users per l00 people.(The U.S.and U.K.both have 72.) Brazil’s cost to hook up is also high,about $26 a month,compared with $7.4 in Germany.63.What is the most important reason for Paula Kress to give up TV?A.She doesn’t have time to watch TV.B.She doesn’t like sitting in front of screens.C.She can watch TV programs on the web.D.She finds online programs more interesting.64.Survey results in Singapore show that _________.A.women watch TV programs for a longer period of time than menB.men depend as much on cell phones as women doC.younger people use cell phones more than older peopleD.older people enjoy the Internet just like the younger ones65·Which of the following phrases is closest in meaning to“get the boot”(Para.3)?A. be dismissed B.catch on C.be favored D.become dominant66.It is implied that among the Americans polled,there were more _________.A.men B.women C.younger people D.older people 67.How many countries picked the cell phone in the survey?A.2.B.3.C.4.D.5.68.In the last paragraph,the author mainly _________.A.describes the findings in the Brazilian surveyB.discusses the gap between Brazil and the western worldC.presents the reasons behind the Brazilian decisionD.analyzes the development of the Internet in BrazilPassage FourToday, world leaders are discussing climate change and what—if anything—can be done to combat global warming. Extreme weather conditions have brought home the fact that our climate is changing--and changing fast.It may be easy to be fatalistic about it, but the truth is that although we humans have caused the problem, we also have the solution. “Think global and act local,”said Friends of the Earth founder David Bower. In many small but important ways we can make a difference. Here are my top tips for how to begin:Count your food miles. What you eat and where you buy it affects global emissions. Pollution from transport is the fastest growing source of carbon dioxide emissions, so it is madness to fly out-of-season vegetables across the world to supermarkets.We should lobby supermarkets for a system of classifying food according to the distance travelled:0 for local food, l for British,2 for Europe,and 3 for intercontinental.Turn off anything that winks at you. A video recorder on standby uses almost as much electricity as one playing a tape.Turning down the thermostat by one degree.not leaving TV and music centre on standby,turning off lights,putting lids on cooking pots,and only half-filling kettles can cut energy consumption by 30%,saving your money as well as saving the planet.Just stop using petrol. Yes you can,and the car industry may (eventually) help you. Hydrogen-powered cars are loved by car designers and could become a reality in about 1 0 years. Meanwhile, consider convening to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).You won’t be alone:a new pump for this is opening every day. Meanwhile,you can cut down on conventional petrol use just by changing driving habits—no rapid acceleration,lower speeds,keeping tires at the right pressure·Well,you can always walk. Or cycle. The majority of car journeys are less than five miles and.Honestly, once you’ve stepped out,you’ll find it’s really not that bad.The only energy used is your own and that’s healthy. You only have to look at the collective strength of the people’s fuel lobby to know this makes sense.These changes will save you money which you should invest in an ethical savingaccount. They are profitable and they put the pressure on business to clean up its act.69.In the first paragraph, the author tries to emphasize _________.A.his concern over climate changeB.his optimism in finding a way outC.the necessity of global actionsD.the difficulty in reaching an agreement70.Which conclusion can be drawn from paragraph 2?A.Centralized distribution of food is highly efficient and cost-effective.B.Organic food from abroad is better than food produced locally.C.Supermarkets do a great job of offering a wide selection of goods.D.It’s better for us consumers to shop in local farmers’ markets.71.In Paragraph 3 the author tries to convey the message that _________.A.small changes in small habits can make big differencesB.it is not easy for us to reduce energy consumption at homeC.the present way of using energy leaves much to be desiredD.we individuals may not help much in fighting global warming72.At present, to replace petrol-driven cars,people may choose cars driven by _________.A.electricity B.LPG C.hydrogen D.biofuel73.For most of the car journeys,walking or cycling _________.A.is a waste of time B.is undesirableC.is a feasible option D.is what people prefer74.The passage is focused on _________.A.the impact of climate change on people’s livesB.the importance of individuals improving the environmentC.the benefits of cutting energy consumptionD.the small ways that can help fight global warmingPassage FiveSome years ago,thumping,jumping noises routinely issued from the apartment upstairs as if baby elephants were competing in the 50-yard dash. I went up one day to politely inquire. “No, nobody’s making noise here”the husband and wife both insisted.It must be coming from elsewhere in the building.”Two children about five years old,each holding soccer balls, stood fight beside their parents. “Could the thumping be your kids running around, perhaps playing soccer?” I asked.“Oh no, we never let the kids play in the house.”For months, the pattern continued: the thumping and jumping above, our delicate check-in, the denial. It got so that every time I saw the couple, I glared without a word of greeting. When they moved out of the building, the thumping stopped.I suppose I could have forgiven my neighbors and spared them the glare. After a11, forgiveness is in, a trend advocated by best-selling books, foundations and research institutes.The notion has gone well beyond spiritual leaders advising that forgiveness is good for the soul and that hard feelings will turn us bitter and hostile. Now the medical community cites studies showing that forgiveness can prevent heart attacks, lower blood pressure and even ease depression.I may be outnumbered,but I still believe in the healing power of the grudge(不满).I’ve deployed grudges with an equal-opportunity sense of fairness—against teachers and classmates, bosses and colleagues,family and friends.I’ve chosen to stop speaking to certain people permanently and occasionally even spoken ill of them—but more with disbelief than a sense of revenge.I’m neither proud nor ashamed.But I’ve discovered that nothing feels quite as satisfying as a grudge well nursed.I’m not against forgiveness itself; I have forgiven people for rudeness as well as for deep misunderstandings and have done so without holding on to hard feelings. What I deplore is the propaganda about forgiveness. No longer an option,forgiveness is an official order. Forgiving so democratically cheapens the very act.A long standing grudge suggests that we hold certain standards, that we respect ourselves enough to reject bad behavior. Failure to forgive can be just as righteous, just as honorable as forgiveness itself.75.The author would probably describe the neighbors as __________.A.careless B.dishonest C.ignorant D.immodest76.Paragraph 3 is focused on __________.A.how forgiveness is good for US spiritually and physicallyB.how forgiveness has become a fashionable conceptC.what has changed people’s understanding of forgivenessD.what is the true meaning and virtue of forgiveness77. By “I may be outnumbered”(Para.4),the author means that most people in her situation would probably _________.A.tell people how bad the neighbors areB.refuse to speak to the neighborsC.try to practice forgiveness to the neighborsD.ask the neighbors for an explanation78.The author seems ________ what she always does with grudges.A.ashamed of B.proud of C.satisfied with D.disappointed with 79.It can be 1earned that the author _________.A.has great difficulty forgiving peopleB.regrets failing to practice forgivenessC.wants to learn how to forgive peopleD.opposes “forgiveness without principle”80.The best title for the passage is __________.A.To Forgive is GodB.The Right Not to ForgiveC.Forgiveness in,Grudge outD.The Power of ForgivenessPAPER TWO译写答题注意事项一、小试卷(PaperTwo)答案一一概写在答题纸Ⅱ(Answer Sheet Ⅱ)一,草稿纸上的答题内容一概不予计分。

中国科学院大学《英语高级视听说》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷

中国科学院大学《英语高级视听说》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷

C.diagram D.resource6、Self- confidence is a kind of quality and that is it takes to do everything well.A.why B.that Array C.what D.which7、—Next week I will go to a job interview. will you give me some suggestions?—Smiling is a great way to make yourself ________.A.stand out B.turn outC.work out D.pick out8、Many of us see reading as an investment in ourselves,so it’s only natural that we want to learn something useful ________ our efforts.A.in view of B.in response toC.in parallel with D.in return for9、He messed the project up, but he behaved as if nothing ______.A.had happened B.happenedC.would happen D.would have happened10、It’s impossible for all the people to get jobs because ______of them is not fit for them. A.every one B.allC.not all D.none第二部分阅读理解(满分20分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AChina Travel gets you closer to Chinese culture, history, scenery and local life. Our aim is to help you create a unique tour full of pleasure and oriental beauty. We can facilitate (使……便利) your participation in some special programs, like taking care of cute giant pandas, exploring the Forbidden City in a unique way, and learning how to make dumplings. Now, please take a little time to hear our story.Senior Travel AdvisorLeon has worked as a senior travel advisor for 12 + years and helped 7,000 + visitors create their trips to China. He delights in helping those who love travel like him. He has been to most*********************************************************.Vanessa, working as a senior travel advisor for 8 years and helping 4,200 + tourists createtheir trip to China, excels at working out solutions for customers. If you have travel ideas, Array welcome to contact her at 800-933-7181.Travel AdvisorThough Vivi has worked only for over 2 years, she is willing to help people from all over the world explore and tour great China for China has abundant and attractive travel resources. Welcome to contact her at 800 -933 -7171.Web DesignerLuo Lingling is the designer for China Travel. Our website becomes more and more beautiful due to her good taste. If you have any idea about the design of the website, please contact her.Web EditorAs a travel lover, Ely sees knows what information a traveler needs. As a web editor, she excels at gathering information,finding out problems and writing solutions down.Website DeviserZhao Peng is the tech person for China Travel Dot Com. If you have any idea about the function of the website, please contact him by filling out contact forms. He hopes you are happy with the website content.1、If you want to contact the most experienced travel adviser, you can .A.*************************************B.call at 800 -933 -7181C.fill out contact forms D.surf on the website of China Travel2、Which position is responsible for solving travel problems?A.Travel Advisor. B.Web Editor.C.Web Designer. D.Website Deviser.3、If you have ideas about how to make the website beautiful, you can contact . A.Vanessa B.Luo LinglingC.Elysees D.Zhao Peng4、What can we learn about China Travel?A.It has three experienced travel advisers.B.It will tell you which travel agency has the best service.C.It provides some types of programs to satisfy the travelers.D.All the staff of China Travel favor traveling.Thompson’s ChildrenAs her son Cameron sits at his laptop completing a task for his math degree course. Alison Thompson, a full-time mum is busy helping her daughter Emma (two years younger than Cameron) get dressed. While help has always been available for Emma, Alison and her husband also have to fight to get Cameron the support he needs."People could see that Emma has special needs but because Cameron was doing so well at school, his teachers never thought there was a problem with him, “says Alison.It took Alison and her husband a while to realize their son was different. Cameron's abilityd idn’t become clear until he began primary school. Once he even corrected the teacher when she told the class that zero was the lowest number. Cameron told her she was wrong because there were negative numbers(负数). He was four at the time. Now 14-year-old Cameron is at secondary school, studying for a distance learning math degree with the Open University, having sailed through his GCSE at 11 and his A-level at 12, achieving top grades.Bethany, another daughter of Alison, is bright too but not gifted. She is the one who will remind absent-minded Cameron to put on his coat. She also helps him out in social situations.Emma attends a specialist school and the family is quick to celebrate her successes too.“The other day she did up the buttons on her coat, which was real progress,” Alison says.Late last year the Thompsons took part in a television documentary(纪录片) to prove that not all gifted children are the result of extremely ambitious parents. Gifted children need support too, but their lives don't have to be that different. Cameron is an example1、What does paragraph 1 indicate?A.Cameron helps Emma with her math tasks.B.Teachers at school ignored Emma's problems.C.Both Cameron and Emma need parental support.D.The couple often have fights because of Cameron.2、There are at least__________ people in Mrs. Th ompson’s family.A.three B.fourC.five D.six3、What can be known from the passage? Array A.Emma has learned to take good care of herself.B.Cameron showed his gift before primary school.C.The children of the family are bright and gifted.D.Gifted kids are not so different as people expect.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节)第一节(每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.Yesterday, I met a delightful woman at a work event. As we talked, she told me about herin Manila, Philippines. She spoke about the her culture values their elders, and she explained that children are from the time of birth to respect and people older than themselves.It was to hear that,so I enjoyed listening and learning. Here is her memory I found so beautiful:When she was growing up, her father had three jobs to his family. She said her dad never , and though he worked very hard, he always had for them. One day, her father was at his full-time job. For several months, he was mailed temporary disability checks he was recovering.When her father was able to return to his full-time job, he took all those disabilitythat were sent to him while he was recovering and handed them back to the . He told them that he had two good legs and arms, and did not need this money. He told them to give the money to people who could not work, to people who needed it.The woman telling the story was a little girl at that time. She had her father that very day when he went back to his company all those unopened checks. "My father is my hero," she . Lowering her voice, she said she would never forget what he did, and what an and influential mentor(导师) he was on how to live a life.From my communication with her, it was that her father's same sweet spirit had been to this woman, and to her family. Hearing this story was so refreshing to my soul. I hope it is for you too.1、A.study B.childhood C.friendship D.hobby2、A.way B.pattern C.memory D.skill Array3、A.adopted B.brought C.attended D.educated4、A.greet B.admire C.honor D.welcome5、A.surprising B.refreshing C.convincing D.puzzling6、A.that B.what C.it D.this7、A.depend on B.watch over C.take in D.care for8、A.explained B.apologized C.complained D.regretted9、A.food B.clothing C.space D.time10、A.defeated B .injured C.fired D.punished11、A.while B.though C.because D.since12、A.presents B.goods C.checks D.awards13、A.company B.committee C.community D.charity14、A.frequently B.regularly C.actually D.normally15、A.observed B.accompanied C.supported D.reminded16、A.on B.about C.for D.with17、A.remarked B.reported C.sighed D .announced18、A.advanced B.effective C.inspiring D.honest19、A.possible B.necessary C.strange D.obvious20、A.given in B.passed down C.held on D.handed out第二节(每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

广东外语外贸大学《科技英语翻译》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷

广东外语外贸大学《科技英语翻译》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷

站名: 年级专业: 姓名: 学号:凡年级专业、姓名、学号错写、漏写或字迹不清者,成绩按零分记。

…………………………密………………………………封………………………………线…………………………广东外语外贸大学《科技英语翻译》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷1、Sally was excited to meet Susan at the party last night .They _____ each other since they graduated from Oxford University in 2010. A .haven’t seenB .hadn’t seenC .didn’t seeD .don’t see2、---How’s your tour around the North Lake? Is it beautiful? ---It ________ be, but it is now heavily polluted. A .will B .would C .should D .must3、The news was a terrible blow to her, but she ______the shock soon . A .got out B .got over C .got offD .got through4、—The Kiwi fruits in this supermarket are _______ sale now, and they are sold ______ the pound.— Really? How much cheaper are they? A .for; in B .on; byC .for, byD .on, in5、______ to success can’t defeat us. Instead, they can only make us stronger. A .AttemptsB .BarriersC .ContributionsD .Access6、Not having worked out the program, ________ leave the office.A .so he was forbidden toB .and he didn’t want toC .his little son couldn’t make himD .be c ouldn’t free himself to7、____regular training in nursing, she could hardly cope with the work at first.A .Not receivedB .Since receivingC .Having not receivedD .Not having received8、— BoB .could I use your computer this evening? —Sorry. I a report on it then. A .will be writingB .have been writingC .have writtenD .will have written9、—Would you mind moving over a little? I have to pass here. —________ I’d like to help. A .Not in the slightest.B .Don’t mention it.C .Never mind.D .At your service.10、— The rent of our flat will see a 20% rise this year? — Yes. That’s ______ I have compromised with the flat owner. A .what B .where C .how D .when第二部分 阅读理解(满分20分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

中国科学院大学英语慕课测验答案

中国科学院大学英语慕课测验答案

中国科学院大学英语慕课测验答案1、20.Jerry is hard-working. It’s not ______ that he can pass the exam easily. [单选题] * A.surpriseB.surprising (正确答案)C.surprisedD.surprises2、It is my _______ to meet you here. [单选题] *A. pleasure(正确答案)B. pleaseC. pleasedD. pleasant3、( ) What other books have you read___ this English novel? [单选题] *A. besides(正确答案)B. exceptC.inD. about4、4.—Let's fly a kite when you are ________ at the weekend.—Good idea. [单选题] *A.warmB.kindC.smallD.free(正确答案)5、He spoke too fast, and we cannot follow him. [单选题] *A. 追赶B. 听懂(正确答案)C. 抓住D. 模仿6、The Internet is an important means of()[单选题] *A. conversationB. communication(正确答案)C. speechD. language7、99.—Would you please show me the way _________ the bank?—Yes, go straight ahead. It’s opposite a school. [单选题] *A.inB.forC.withD.to(正确答案)8、Chinese people spend _____ money on travelling today as they did ten years ago. [单选题] *A. more than twiceB. as twice muchC. twice as much(正确答案)D. twice more than9、_______, making some DIY things is fashionable. [单选题] *A. Stand outB. In ones opinionC. In my opinion(正确答案)D. Out of fashion10、—Does your grandpa live ______ in the country?—Yes. So I often go to visit him so that he won’t feel ______. ()[单选题] *A. alone; aloneB. lonely; lonelyC. lonely; aloneD. alone; lonely(正确答案)11、John had planned to leave but he decided to stay in the hotel for _____ two days because of the heavy rain. [单选题] *A. otherB. another(正确答案)C. the otherD. others12、Which animal do you like _______, a cat, a dog or a bird? [单选题] *A. very muchB. best(正确答案)C. betterD. well13、They might have found a better hotel if they _________ a few more kilometers. [单选题]*A. droveB. would driveC. were to driveD. had driven(正确答案)14、You have coughed for several days, Bill. Stop smoking, _______ you’ll get better soon. [单选题] *A. butB. afterC. orD. and(正确答案)15、_______ songs is my favorite. [单选题] *A. To Singing EnglishB. Singing English(正确答案)C. Singings EnglishD. Sing English16、I _______ Zhang Hua in the bookstore last Sunday. [单选题] *A. meetB. meetingC. meetedD. met(正确答案)17、Jane and Tom _______ my friends. [单选题] *A. amB. isC. are(正确答案)D. was18、My mother’s birthday is coming. I want to buy a new shirt ______ her.()[单选题] *A. atB. for(正确答案)C. toD. with19、Mr. Brown ______ the football match next week.()[单选题] *A. is seeingB. seesC. sawD. is going to see(正确答案)20、Two()in our school were sent to a remote village to teach for a month. [单选题] *A. women teachers(正确答案)B. woman teachersC. women teacherD. woman teacher21、Both Mary and Linda don't care for fish. [单选题] *A. 喜欢(正确答案)B. 关心C. 照料D. 在乎22、He always ______ the teacher carefully in class. [单选题] *A. listensB. listens to(正确答案)C. hearsD. hears of23、If the trousers are too long, ask the clerk to bring you a shorter _____. [单选题] *A. suitB.setC.oneD.pair(正确答案)24、____ is standing at the corner of the street. [单选题] *A. A policeB. The policeC. PoliceD. A policeman(正确答案)25、Mary _______ a phone call with her mother now. [单选题] *A. will makeB. madeC. is making(正确答案)D. makes26、9.There will be a lot of activities at English Festival nest month. Which one would you like to ________? [单选题] *A.take part in (正确答案)B.joinC.attendD.go27、Grandpa pointed to the hospital and said, “That’s _______ I was born?”[单选题] *A. whenB. howC. whyD. where(正确答案)28、Can you give her some ______ ? [单选题] *A. advice(正确答案)B. suggestionC. advicesD. suggest29、For the whole period of two months, there _____ no rain in this area. Now the crops are dead [单选题] *A. isB. wasC. has been(正确答案)D. have been30、If it _______ tomorrow, I won’t go there. [单选题] *A. rains(正确答案)B. is rainingC. will rainD. would rain。

  1. 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性,平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
  2. 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
  3. 3、如文档侵犯您的权益,请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间:9:00-18:30)。

英语速读翻译题答案(整理历年考试翻译题)Passage1Among his first efforts in this area was ―Tommy Tucker’s Tooth‖ (1922), a short combining live action and animation made on assignment for a local dentist.他在这个领域的第一个成就是―汤米塔克的牙‖(1922),一部结合了生动动作和动画,描述给当地医生任务的短剧。

A 1945 Look magazine article, titled ―Walt Disney: Teacher of Tomorrow,‖ described Disney as ―revolutionizing an educational system‖ and cited how the Donald Duck short ―The New Spirit,‖ made for the United States Treasury Department, affected 37 percent of Americans regarding their willingness to pay taxes1945年,瞭望杂志一篇标题为―沃特迪斯尼:老师的明天‖的文章,把迪斯尼描述为―改革一个教育体系‖,并且引用美国财政部是如何用唐老鸭短剧―新的精神‖来影响37%的美国人交税的意愿。

This film contributed to Disney’s being presented with an award of merit, for his contribution to public safety, by the Automobile Club of Southern California.因为迪斯尼对于公共安全的贡献,南加利福尼亚汽车俱乐部给予迪斯尼功绩的奖赏。

I’m not an educator. My primary purpose is to entertain –though if people want to read education into my work, that’s fine with me.我不是教育家,我的主要目的是娱乐,但如果人们想要从我的工作中受到教育,我也乐于接受。

Passage 2Diffusion is the process by which molecules or ions scatter or spread from regions where they are in higher concentrations towards regions where they are in lower concentrations.扩散是分子或离子从高浓度区域分散或散布至低浓度区域的过程。

Such motion is haphazard, but it accounts for the mixing of molecules that commonly occurs when different kinds of substances are put together.这种运动是无规则的,但它解释了将不同种类的物质放在一起时,通常会发生分子的混合的原因。

Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion. It occurs whenever water molecules diffuse from a region of higher concentration through a selectively permeable membrane,such as a cell membrane.渗透是一种特殊的扩散。

当水分子从高浓度区域通过选择性渗透膜(如细胞膜)扩散时即为渗透。

Passage3One of the problems of watching weather forecasts on TV is that by the time they have reached your region, you have tuned out and missed the vital information you have been waiting for. But it is not a problem in the United States because they have a weather channel devoted entirely to weather. Set up in 1982, the Weather Channel was given just weeks to survive by its critics, but such is the interest in the vagaries of the climate that it has thrived.收看天气预报的一个问题就是当他们播到你那个区域时你已经换台而错过了你一直在等的重要信息。

但是在美国不存在这样的问题,因为他们有一个专门的天气频道。

天气频道建立于1982年,他的评论家认为它只能存活几周,但是人们对变化莫测的天气如此感兴趣以至于它很盛行。

Weather is big business in the United States. The country has 750 weather zones, including eight in the New York metropolitan area alone.在美国天气是一项大事,这个国家有750个天气区域,单纽约这样的大都市就包含8个区域。

Passage 41.The Julian calendar devised by Julius Caesar and based on the phases of the moon,had trouble pinning down that date.儒略历凯撒大帝制定,并根据月相,遇到了麻烦,牵制该日期。

2.Aside from setting the first year of the Lord around Jesus’fourth birthday,it does not had not account for a year 0.The concept of a whole number between minus-one and one had not yet made the journey from the Arab world to Western Europe.除了设置耶稣的第四个生日为第一年,它不包括0年。

一负一和一之间的整数的概念还没有从阿拉伯世界传到西方欧洲。

Passage5Do you think it is possible to defeat an opponent so fierce that a glance at her turns one to stone ? This was the fate of anyone who looked upon the Medusa , a dreaded monster whose hair was made of hissing serpents.你认为有可能如此猛烈的击败一个对手,即看她一眼就会变成石头吗?这是任何一个看Medusa的人的命运,一个可怕的魔鬼,她的头发是嘶嘶叫的蛇所组成的.The brave Perseus undertook to fight the Medusa , but he was compelled to do battle in a most awkward manner .To help Perseus in his venture ,the goddess Minerva had lent him her bright shield ,and the god Mercury had given him winged shoes .勇敢的Perseus着手与Medusa斗争,但他被迫以一个最不方便的方式在战斗中战斗。

为了帮助危险中的Perseus,女神Minerva把她的放光盾借给他,并且Mercury给他了一双有翅膀的鞋子。

Cautiously he approached the awesome monster .Using the image of the Medusa in his shield as a guide , he succeeded in cutting off her head and fixing it to the center of Minerva’s shieldPerseus小心翼翼的靠近了令人恐惧的魔鬼。

在他的盾牌上用Medusa的肖像作为一个向导,他成功的把她的头切下来了,并把它装在Minerva的盾牌的中心。

Perseus then flew to the realm of King Atlas whose chief pride was his garden filled with golden fruit . Thirsty and near collapse , he pleaded with the King for water to quench his thirst and for a place to rest .然后,Perseus飞到了Atlas王国的境内,它的首领以他花园中的金色水果为荣。

Perseus口渴并接近虚脱,他恳求国王一些水来止渴和一个休息的地方。

But Atlas feared that he would be betrayed into losing his golden apples . He uttered just one word ,―Begone!‖Perseus ,finding that he could not pacify Atlas , responded by beckoning him to look upon Medusa’s head .Atlas was changed immediately into stone但是,Atlas害怕他将会泄露出他的金色苹果。

他只说出了一个字―滚蛋!‖Perseus发觉他不能使Atlas平静下来,以引诱他看Medusa的头作为回应。

Atlas立刻变成了石头。

His head and hair became forests , his body increased in bulk and became cliffs , and the gods ruled that the heaven with all its stars should rest upon his shoulders . Can there be a worse calamity than that which befell Atlas ?他的头和头发变成了森林,他的身体增大成一块并且变成了悬岩,并且众神规定,天上所有的星星都应在他的肩膀上休息。

相关文档
最新文档