1、TEST3 第 1 页 共 13 页批闵行区教育局中级职称英语考试(3)Part I Listening Comprehension (20%) (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each
2、 question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through th
3、e center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A) Im not sure. B) Youre right. C) Yes, certainly. D) Thats interesting.From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a message.Therefore C) Yes, certainly, is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet.A B
4、C DNow the test will begin.1. A) Yes, I like it. B) Thank you.C) Yes, of course. D) So do I.2. A) Yes, l have. B) Yes, it is.C) I like the city. D) 壹 ts a famous city.3. A) Sure. B) Not at all.C) My pleasure. D) Nothing, thank you,4. A) No, thanks. B) I often drink tea at home,C) Not likely. D) No p
5、roblem.5. A) Its important. B) Thank you.C) Yes, I will. D) No, it isnt.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two tim
6、es. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.6. A) A working schedule. B) A computer problem.C) A bus
7、iness plan. D) A computer class.7. A) Shes. a secretary B) Shes a manager.C) Shes an engineer. D) Shes a teacher.8. A) A contract. B) A product. C) A list. D) A book9. A) In a restaurant. B) In a post-office.C) At a railway station. D) At the airport.TEST3 第 2 页 共 13 页10. A) This morning. B) Anytime
8、 today.C) Next afternoon. D) Tomorrow morning.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the wo
9、rds or phrases that you hear on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.Modern technology has a big influence on our daily life. New devices are widely used today. For example, we have
10、 to _11_ the Internet every day. It is becoming more and more _12 _ to nearly everybody. Now its time to think about how the Internet influences us, what _13 _ it has on our social behavior and what the future world will look like. The Internet has _14 _ changed our life; there is no doubt about tha
11、t. I think the Internet has changed our life in a _15 _ way.Part II. Vocabulary and Structure (40%) (30 minutes)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section, for each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the
12、 corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 16. She broke down at the loss of her family, and the _ of this miserable incident remained for the rest of her life.A. impact B. reflection C. influence D. consequence17. Mary was not good with words, so whenever Jessi
13、ca vented her anger on her, she only _ it in silenceA. ensured B. assured C. endured D. resolved18. The cheerful _ music matches his mood very well, for hes just got engaged to his beloved girlfriend.A. instrument B. equipment C. background D. surroundings19. All flights _ because of the snowstorm,
14、many passengers could do nothing but take the train.A. were canceled B. had been canceledC. have been canceled D. having been canceled20. When I met Jessica for the first time, I felt _ I had known her for years.A. until B. as if C. while D. unless 21. Both my parents _ my going abroad to further my
15、 studies. I wonder if I should give in or try to talk them round.A. object to B. refer to C. opposed to D. react to 22. He _ his arms and gazed angrily at those who were not listening. A. folded B. pressed C. turned D. contacted 23. Losing her job was terrible blow to her; she _ but refused to be pu
16、t on medication.TEST3 第 3 页 共 13 页A. broke up B. broke in C. broke out D. broke down24. Nobody _ any more to say, the meeting was closed.A. had B. having C. has D. have25. His illness was mentioned _; even doctors discussed his case in hushed tones.A. attentively B. cautiously C. patiently D. nervou
17、sly26. I remember _ to help us if we ever got into trouble.A. once offering B. him to offer C. him once offering D. to offer him27. Gorge was an experienced and smart car salesman, so he could recognize a _ customer when he saw one.A. potential B. possible C. practical D. peculiar28. Dont wait for h
18、er! She is never _ for company meeting; she is always late.A. instant B. timely C. ashamed D. punctual29. The Employees felt greatly encouraged by the positive _ theyd had from their boss A. confidence B. feedback C. principles D. opinions30. The first person we interviewed was clearly not _ for the
19、 job because he asked for a salary that couldnt afford.A. usually B. popular C. suitable D. reasonable31. In fact, it is _ of confidence, not of ability, that makes most people fail.A. lack B. shortage C. blank D. vacancy32. Several hundred people competed for the job, but nearly all of them were _
20、for one reason or another.A. declined B. recovered C. rejected D. delayed33. After I had completed my graduate studies, I _ a teaching position in a university.A. took over B. took up C. took out D. took on34. Instead of devoting himself to his studies, he wastes his time _ girls. A. running on B. r
21、unning down C. running at D. running after35. The writer spent the summer in a _ house in the woods writing his novel.A. private B. personal C. public D. particular36. The disease is often _ such symptoms as headache and dizziness.A.associated with B. used to C. referred to D. responded to 37. You s
22、hould tell her, because shell find out _.A.Soon and late B. soon or late C. sooner or later D. sooner and later 38. _ all his efforts John failed again this time.A. In place of B. In spite of C. Despite of D. Instead of 39. Since I had been to Hangzhou before, I _ tour guide when my family went ther
23、e.A. acted on B. acted out C. acted as D. added to 40. The Red Cross has started _ food and medicine to villagers in the flood area. A. contributing B. distributing C. attributing D. describing 41. He was invited to take up the position of head of _ department at Chittagong University.A. economy B.
24、economical C. economic D. economics 42. Dont waste your time _ for perfection; instead , doing your best.A.strive B. endure C. conquer D. experience 43. By giving students more _ information about possible majors and career choices, TEST3 第 4 页 共 13 页colleges can lessen the anxiety and indecision of
25、ten associated with choosing a majorA. faithful B. responsible C. mature D. relevant 44. Open dumps (露天垃圾堆集场) _ the natural beauty of the land and provide a home for rats and other disease-carrying animals.A. damage B. suffer C. ruin D. collapse45. You want to succeed? Okay, then succeed. Deserve it
26、. How? Outwork everybody _. A. at sight B. in sight C. at the first glance D. have a look46. George had experienced some _ during his four years of college life. .A. ups and downs B. down and up C. up and down D. downs and ups47. The parents _ punish their child, _ the teacher.A. do never does B. ne
27、ver nor doesnt .C. never nor does D. never does48. This city is known _ the financial center of the country. The development of its economy depends heavily on banking and foreign trade. A. like B. likely C. as D. such49. Flying and a flashy outfit were enough to capture my attention, but it _ I matu
28、red _ I realized what made Reeves Superman the greatest hero of all.A. wasnt until when B. wasnt until that C. was until that D. wan until when50. The indelible memory of _, then helped back in, inspired me to help others. A. being counted out B. counting outC. being counted for D. counting for51. W
29、hen it _ service, it pays to find out what the customers really need.A. comes across B. comes through C. comes to D. comes in52. People who successfully _ difficult situations usually look ahead and prepare themselves for any circumstances.A. deal B. cope with C. do with D. handle with 53. In order
30、to protect the environment, the government of this African country had set aside land to _ unique mountains and lakes, dense forests, and unusual wildlife. A. preserve B. deserve C. reserve D. desert54. The wish for excitement led them to _ a long and dangerous journey over mountains and deserts.A.
31、understand B. undertake C. undergo D. underpass 55. Tom always considers himself _ the others.A. better to B. better ofC. superior to D. superior thanPart III. Reading Comprehension (30%) (30 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinis
32、hed statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.TEST3 第 5 页 共 13 页Passage 1Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.It doesnt ma
33、ke any difference how long your speech is. Unless you tune in your audience in the first 60 seconds, the chances are they will tune you out.Take the fellow who opens: “On my way over to the club tonight, I ran into a bum who asked me for $49.50 for a cup of coffee. I told him hed do much better if h
34、e asked for a quarter. He said, Do you think Im going into the Ritz in these clothes?” We know his purpose: to win his audience over with humor. His bit of humor, however, has no connection with his speech: “The Democrats Dilemma”. He has his audience laughing at the wrong time. Once you have an aud
35、ience laughing its hard to get them to switch to an entirely different train of thought. There is nothing wrong with humor in a speech as long as it has something to do with the purpose of his speech. To open a speech with humor just to be entertaining invites an almost sure “turnoff” for the remain
36、der of the talk.56. What, in a speech, determines its failure or success?A. The purpose of the speech.B. A sense of humor.C. The opening remarks.D. A forceful ending.57. If a speaker decides to be humorous, his humor should _.A. be connected with his subjectB. make his audience laughC. be fresh and
37、differentD. be reserved for the end58. According to the passage, in the use of humor, the speaker on “Democrats Dilemma” made _.A. one mistakeB. two mistakesC. three mistakesD. no mistakes59. The underlined words “invites an almost sure turnoff” (Para. 2) mean _.A. to make your audience go away at o
38、nceB. likely to cause your audience to lose interestC. to switch their thoughts to other thingsD. likely to have your audience laugh with you60. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A. The opening part of your speech should not be long.B. Humor is important in the succe
39、ss of your speech.C. An outstanding speech is full of jokes.D. Your humor should be relevant and timely.TEST3 第 6 页 共 13 页Passage 2What Is the Greenhouse Effect?The atmosphere is a blanket(层) of gases around Earth. It is more than 300 miles deep. Nitrogen and oxygen are the main gases in the atmosph
40、ere. They make up 99 percent of the total. Carbon dioxide(二氧化碳) and a few other gases are also part of the atmosphere. They make up less than I percent of the atmosphere. Still, they are important. These gases trap the suns heat when it is reflected off Earth, warming the land and oceans. This trapp
41、ing of heat by gases in the atmosphere is called the greenhouse effect.In a way, carbon dioxide acts like a car window on a summer day. The glass in the windows lets sunlight in. The heat cannot get out, though. So the car gets very hot inside. The glass in a greenhouse acts in the same way to trap
42、heat, which protects plants from the cold. The greenhouse effect makes life on Earth possible. We need carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Otherwise, Earths temperature would be below freezing.Other planets have a greenhouse effect, too. Venus(金星) has an atmosphere thick with carbon dioxide. The atmos
43、phere traps so much sunlight that Venuss temperature is 896T. Mars(火星) has a thin atmosphere with only a little carbon dioxide. The temperature on Mars is about -76F, which most scientists think is not warm enough for life.What Is Global Warming?During the past 200 years, humans have been adding car
44、bon dioxide to the air. Every time we burn fossil fuels (矿物燃料) such as coal and gasoline we put more carbon dioxide into the air. A car, for example, pumps out (排出) four tons of carbon dioxide each year!The factories that people have built also burn fuel and give off carbon dioxide. So carbon dioxid
45、e levels keep increasing. Another activity that leads to rising carbon dioxide levels is the cutting down of forests. Growing trees take carbon dioxide out of the air every day. They use that carbon dioxide to make food. So when the trees are cut down, more carbon dioxide stays in the air. Today, th
46、e carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is at an all-time high. It is about 25 percent higher than it was in 1860. The blanket of gases around Earth is getting thicker.This steady increase in carbon dioxide will trap more and more heat. Some scientists believe that, as a result, Earths temperature
47、will rise. Over the last 120 years, scientists have tracked Earths average temperature. They have made graphs(图表) that show the temperature of Earth has increased about 1 F in the last century. Many scientists believe this warming will soon speed up and consider an increase of 2-6F over the next century quite possible. This trend is called global warming,Why Is Global Warming a Problem?A few degrees may not sound like much. Experts generally agree, however, that global warming could have s
