职称英语考试综合类(A级)试题及答案(7)

2011年职称英语综合类A级考试真题及答案第1部分：词汇选项（第1～15题，每题1分，共15分）下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近选项。

1. For some obscure reason, the simple game is becoming very popular.A. unclearB. obviousC. majorD. minor2. The sea turtle’s natural habitat has been considerably reduced.A greatlyB suddenlyC generallyD slightly3.I got a note from Moira urging me to get in touch.A instructingB notifyingC pushingD inviting4.It is possible to approach the problem in a different way.A raiseB poseC experienceD handleApproach： start to deal with (a situation or problem) in a certain way解决问题。

5.The decision to invade provoked storms of protest。

A ignoredB organizedC causedD received6.Jane said that she couldn’t tolerate the long hours.A spendB takeC lastD stand7. At 80,Peck was still vigorous and living in Paris.A energeticB happyC aloneD busy8.Forester stared at his car，trembling with rage.A shakingB turningC jumpingD shouting9.A young man is being hailed a hero tonight after rescuing two children.A reportedB provedC praisedD caught10.I wanted to ask her out but was scared that she might refuse.A anxiousB sureC sadD afraid11.At that time, we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened.A giveB attachC loseD understand12.Anderson left the table，remarking that he had some work to do .A doubtingB sayingC thinkingD knowing13.He asserted that nuclear power was a safe and non-polluting energy source.A maintainedB recommendedC consideredD acknowledged14.The study also notes a steady decline in the number of college students taki ng science courses.A relativeB generalC continuousD sharp15.She always finds fault with everything,A criticizesB simplifiesC evaluatesD examines第2部分：阅读判断（第16~22题，每题1分，共7分）下面的短文后列出了7个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，请选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，请选择B；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，请选择C。

2002年全国职称英语考试理工类（A级）考试试题及参考答案第1部分：词汇选项 (第1～15题，每题1分，共15分)下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。

答案一律涂在答题卡相应的位置上。

1 The price of vegetables f1uctuates according to the weather.A jumpsB risesC fallsD changes2 Did you do that to irritate her?A teaseB attractC annoyD protect3 Mary looked pale and weary．A illB tiredC worriedD peaceful4 The water in this part of the river has been contaminated by sewage(污水).A pollutedB downgradedC mixedD blackened5 Her treatment of the subject is exhaustive.A very boringB very thoroughC very interestingD very touching6 Alice is a fascinating girl.A a beautifulB a prettyC an attractiveD a pleasant7 Her mood can be gauged by her reaction to the most trivial of incidents.A displayedB shownC provedD assessed8 The old lady let her flat to an English couple.A offeredB rentedC providedD sold9 She stood there，crying and trembling with fear．A shakingB staggeringC strugglingD murmuring10 They strolled around the lake for an hour or so.A ranB rolledC walkedD raced11 The conclusion can be deduced from the premises．A arguedB derivedC permittedD come12 I can no longer tolerate his actions．A putupwithB acceptC takeD suffer from13 Our plan is to allocate one member of staff to handle appointments.A askB persuadeC assignD order14 She has been the subject of massive media coverage.A extensiveB negativeC responsiveD explosive15 I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs.A supplyB reachC provideD meet第2部分：阅读判断 (第16～22题，每题1分，共7分)阅读下面这篇短文，短文后列出7个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断。

职称英语考试综合类A级试题及答案第1部分：词汇选项(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分)下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子背面所给旳4个选项中选择1个与画线部分意义最相近旳词或短语。

请将答案涂在答题卡对应旳位置上。

1 Mary has blended the ingredients．A mixedB madeC cookedD eaten2 They agreed to modify their policy．A clarifyB changeC defineD develop3 The economy continued to exhibit signs of decline in September.A playB sendC showD tell4 A notably short man，he plays basketball with his staff several times a week.A practicallyB considerablyC remarkablyD completely5 The dentist has decided to extract her bad tooth.A take outB repairC push inD dig6 It is absurd to predict that the sun will not rise tomorrow．A ridiculousB funnyC oddD foolish7 A lot of people could fall ill after drinking contaminated water.A muddiedB pollutedC mixedD troubled8 The room is dim and quiet．A tinyB pleasantD agreeable9 The index is the government’s chief gauge of future economic activityA measureB opinionC evaluationD decision10 It’s prudent to start any exercise program gradually at first．A workableB sensibleC possibleD feasible11 He is renowned for his skill.A rememberedC praisedB recommendedD well-known12 You have to be patient if you want to sustain your position．A maintainB establishC acquire13 She stood there trembling with fear.A jumpingB cryingC swayingD shaking14 Medical facilities are being upgraded．A renewedB repairedC improvedD increased15 Mary looked pale and weary．A gloomyB uglyC sillyD exhausted第2部分：阅渎判断(第16～22题，每题1分，共7分)阅读下面这篇短文，短文后列出了7个句子，请根据短文旳内容对每个句子做出判断。

职称英语真题及答案（综合类A级）试卷是一些纸张或电子版，在纸张或电子版上印有考试组织者为检测接受考试者学习情况而设定的`、并规定在一定时间内需完成的一些题目。

也可以是资格考试中用以检验考生能力进行筛选人才的工具。

下面是店铺精心为大家整理的职称英语考试真题及答案，希望对大家有帮助，更多内容请关注应届毕业生网!词汇选项1.【题干】Only people over 18 are eligible to vote.A.honestB.qualifiedC.enabledD.clever2.【题干】The latest car model embodies the new research development.A.listsB.includesC.borrowsD.broadens3.【题干】The coastal area has very mild winter, but the central plains remain extremeA.severeB.hardC.warmD.dry4.【题干】She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time.A.gradeB.attractC.bear5.【题干】He wore a shabby thin overcoat in the cold winter so that he fell ill.A.oldB.bigC.newD.small6.【题干】The weather was so gorgeous that many people went outing.A.uncontrollableB.pleasantC.cloudyD.unbearable7.【题干】Competitors must abide by the judge's decisionA.keepB.readC.understandD.obey8.【题干】The umbrella was ingeniously devised to fold up into the pocket.A.seriouslyB.cleverlyC.attentivelyD.carefully9.【题干】Some newspapers in the west are notably biased.A.especiallyB.whollyC.totallyD.fairly10.【题干】His answers were obscure and confusing.B.obviousC.clearD.direct11.【题干】The way she looked after her young sister was really touching【选项】A.disturbingB.connectingC.movingD.waving12.【题干】We are worried about this fluid situation full with uncertainty.A.stableB.suitableC.changeableD.adaptable13.【题干】They have built canals to irrigate the desert.A.decorateB.changeC.visitD.water14.【题干】The details of the costume were totally authentic.A.outstandingB.realC.creativeD.false15.【题干】The new garment fits her perfectly.A.clothesB.haircutC.purseD.necklace阅读判断Income tax【个人所得税】For many young Americans, graduating from college means finding a job, moving out of the dorm room and beginning to register one's annual earnings with the US government.That last item is the law, though sometimes it's a hassle(难事)to obey.Independent tax advisor Bob Gilbert calls the US income tax system "amazingly complicated". But he adds that "very little of the complicated tax law applies to young people who are just beginning their careers". According to Gilbert, 80 to 90 percent of Americans are not really burdened by the system's complications.Still, all the numbers and forms can be a little confusing to those who are just starting their careers. Some pull out their calculators and try to do the math alone. Some use income tax software. Others just hand the whole responsibility over to tax firms like Gilbert's. According to income tax law expert Linda Beale, young people will often follow their parents' lead when filling their income forms."Young people who grow up in wealthy households typically use professional tax services because their parents have always done so," said Beale, a professor at Wayne State University in Michigan State."On the other hand, most poorer young people probably try to do their own taxes, unless they want a quick 'refund' with the help of a tax advisor".In fact, obeying the law has its benefits. For one, many youngpeople can expect a tax refund. This means that, over the course of the year, they have paid too much in monthly federal or state taxes and are entitled to the difference.Bob Thalman, a 20-year-old university student, expects he will get a refund of about 100, which will probably go in the bank, or perhaps be used to pay for car insurance or credit card bills.Thalman called the whole process a "hassle", but added that he didn't wat to test the law by not filling his income tax papers."I'm worried about what would happen if I failed to file," he said. "I know one individual who did not report his income tax for many years, and he's now in federal prison. I certain ly don’t want that."16.【题干】A college student with a part-time job is not required to file an income tax form.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned17.【题干】The US income tax system does not wholly apply to a college graduate who is just beginning his or her career.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned18.【题干】It's pretty easy for a beginner to report his or her income tax.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned19.【题干】When young people file their income tax form, they will often follow in their parents' footsteps.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned20.【题干】Young people from poorer families needn't file their income tax forms.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned21.【题干】If one has failed to report his or her income tax for quite a few years, he or she may be put in prison.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned22.【题干】The US income tax system will be simplified in the next few years.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned概括大意与完成句子Tunguska Event1 A hundred years ago this week, a giganticexplosion ripped (撕裂) open the day y above a forest in western Siberia, leaving ascientific riddle that endures to this day.2 A dazzling light pierced the heavens,followed by a shock wave as strong as 1,000 atomic bombs. The explosionflattened 80 million trees across an area of 2,000 square kilometers. Thefireball was so great that, a day later, Londoners could read their newspapersunder the night sky. What caused the so-called Tunguska Event, named after thenearby Podkamennaya Tunguska river, still remains a mystery.3 Experts suspect it was a rock that, aftertraveling in spacefor millions of years, was destined to crash to Earth atexactly 7:17 a.m. on June 30, 1908. This possibility worries scientists.“Imagine an unspotted asteroid (小行星) hitting a significant chunk(块) of land ... and imagine if that area, unlike Tunguska, werepopulated,” the British science journal Nature commented recently.4 But no fragments of the “rock” have everbeen found. Finding such evidence would be important, for it would increase ourknowledge about the risk posed by dangerous Near Earth Objects (NEOs), sayItalian researchers Luca Gasperini, Enrico Bonatti and Giuseppe Longo. When thenext Tunguska NEO approaches, scientists will have to decide whether to try todeflect (使偏转) it or blowit up in space.5 However, several rival theories for theTunguska Event exist. Wolfgang Kundt, a professor at Germany's Bonn University,believes the Tunguska Event was caused by a massive escape of 10 million tonsof methane(甲烷)-rich gasfrom deep within earth's crust. Some people hold that the explosion was causedby an alien spaceship crash, or a black hole in the universe.23. Paragraph 224. Paragraph 325. Paragraph 426. Paragraph 5A. Competing ExplanationsB. Unknown AttacksC. Mysterious ExplosionD. Star WarE. Importance of Finding EvidenceF. Explanation that Worries Scientists27. The giganticexplosion that occurred a hundred years ago28. The shock wavewhich followed the dazzling light29. The hypothesisthat the explosion was caused by a rock colliding with the Earth30. Wolfgang Kundt,who has developed an alternative theoryA. has remained a puzzleB. lacks sufficient evidenceC. is a university professorD. was generated by the explosionE. will kill many animalsF. are attacked by aliens阅读理解Don’t count on dungConservationists (自然保护主义者) may be miscalculating the numbers of the threatened animals such as elephants, say African and American researchers. The error occurs because of a flaw in the way they estimate animal numbers from the piles of dung (粪) the creatures leave behind.The mistake could lead researchers to think that there are twice as many elephants as there really are in some regions, according to Andrew Plumptre of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in New York.Biologist Katy Payne of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, agrees. "We really need to know elephant numbers and the evidence that we have is quite indirect," says Payne, who electronically tracks elephants.Counting elephants from planes is impossible in the vast rainforests of Central Africa. So researchers often estimate elephant numbers by counting dung piles in a given area. They also need to know the rate at which dung decays: Because it's extremely difficult to determine these rates, however, researcherscounting elephants in one region tend to rely on standard decay rates established elsewhere.But researchers at the WCS have found that this decay rate varies from region to region depending on the climate and environment. Using the wrong values can lead the census astray (离开正道), says Plumptre.He and his colleague Anthony Chifu Nchanji studied decaying elephant dung in the forests of Cameroon. They found that the dung decayed between 55 and 65 per centmore slowly than the dung in the rainforests of neighbouring Gabon. If researchers use decay rates from Gabon to count elephants in Cameroon, they would probably find more elephants than are actually around.This could mean estimates in Cameroon are at least twice as high as those derived from decay rates calculated locally, says Plumptre. "However accurate your dung density estimate might be, the decay rate can severely affect the result."Plumptre also says that the dung-pile census should be carried out over a region similar in size to an elephant's natural range. The usual technique of monitoring only small, protected areas distorts numbers because elephants move in and out of these regions, he says. "If the elephant population increases within the protected area, you can not determine whether it is a real increase or whether it is due to elephants moving in because they are being poached (入侵偷猎) outside."Plumptre says that similar problems may also affect other animal census studies that rely on indirect evidence such as nests, tracks or burrows (地洞).1 The word "threatened" in the first sentence of the first paragraph could be best replaced byA "endangered".B "frightened".C "killed".D "angered".2 Why do researchers estimate elephant numbers in an area by counting dung piles?A Because elephants are difficult to catch.B Because it is not possible to count elephants from a plane.C Because it is not possible to keep track of elephants.D Because elephants are shy animals.3 Piles of dung can't be relied upon when it comes to estimating elephant numbers becauseA they are different in size.B they scatter all over the region.C they are different in decay rate.D they are different in quality.4 According to Plumptre, the region over which a dung-pile census is carried out should beA small enough.B well protected.C carefully monitored.D large enough.5 The first word "He" in paragraph6 refers toA Andrew Plumptre.B Katy Payne.C Anthony Chifu Nchanji.D the writer of the article.。

2012年职称英语考试综合类A 级试题及参考答案第一部分：词汇选项(第1~15题，每题1分，共15分)下面每个句子中均有1个词或者短语有括号，请为每处括号部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。

个意义最为接近的选项。

1.He shifted his position a little in order to (alleviate) the pain in his leg.A. controlB. easyC. experienceD. suffer2.Our aim was to (update) the health service, and we succeeded.A. offerB. provideC. modernizeD. fund3.She moves from one (exotic) location to another.A. unusualB. familiarC. similarD. proper4.Nothing would (induce) me to vote for him again.A. teachB. helpC. discourageD. attract5.The photographs (evoked) strong memories of our holiday in France.A. refreshedB. storedC. blockedD. erased6.The weather was (crisp) and clear and you could see the mountains fifty miles away.A. hotB. heavyC. freshD. windy7.Every week the magazine presents the (profile) of a well-known sports personality.A. successB. descriptionC. evidenceD. plan8.Her comments about men are (utterly) ridiculous completely.A. slightlyB. completelyC. partlyD. faintly9.The walls are made of (hollow) concrete blocks.A . big B. empty C. long D. now10.We almost (ran into) a Rolls-Royce that pulled out in front of us without signaling.A. overtookB. hitC. passedD. found11.When I heard the noise in the next room, I couldn 11.When I heard the noise in the next room, I couldn’’t resist having a (peep) look.A. chanceB. visitC. lookD. try12.He has been granted (asylum) in France.A. powerB. reliefC. protectionD. license13.He was (weary) of the constant battle between them.A. fondB. tiredC. proudD. afraid14.Newborn babies can (discriminate) between a man 14.Newborn babies can (discriminate) between a man’’s and a woman s and a woman’’s voice.A. treatB. distinguishC. expressD. analyzes15.All the flats in the building had the same (layout) arrangement.A. colorB. sizeC. functionD. arrangement第二部分：阅读判断(第16~22题，每题1分，共7分)下面的短文后列出了7个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断；如果该句提供的是正确信息，请选择A ；如果该句提供的是错误信息，请选择B ；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，请选择C 。

职称英语等级考试试题答案及题解综合类(A级)试题7第5部分：补全短文(第46～50题，每题2分，共10分)阅读下面的短文，文章中有5处空白，文章后面有6组文字，请根据文章的内容选择5组文字，将其分别放回文章原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。

请将答案涂在答题卡相应的位置上。

Why Would They Falsely Confess?Why on earth would an innocent person falsely confess to committing a crime? To most people，it just doesn’t seem logical．But it is logical，say expels，if you understand what Call happen in a police interrogation(审讯)room．Under the right conditions，people’s minds are susceptible(易受影响的)to influence，and the pressure put on suspects during police grillings (盘问)is enormous．_________ (46)“The pressure is important to understand．because otherwise it’s impossible to understand why someone would say he did something he didn’t do．The answer is：to put an end to an uncomfortable situation that will continue until he does confess．’’Developmental psychologist Allison Redlich recently conducted a laboratory determine how likely people are to confess to things they didn’t do．study to_________ (47)The researchers then intentionally crashed the computers and accused the participants of hitting the ‘‘alt’’key to see if they would sign a statement falsely taking responsibility.Redlich’s findings clearly demonstrate how easy it can be to get people to falsely confess：59 percent of the young adults in the experiment immediately confessed_________ (48)Of the 1 5-to 1 6-year-olds，72 percent signed confessions，as did 78 percent of the 1 2-to 13-year-olds．“There’s no question that young people are more at risk，”says Saul Kassin，Professor at Williams College，who has done similar studies with similar results. _________ (49) a psychology Both Kassin and Redlich note that the entire “interrogation” in their experiments consisted of a simple accusation--not hours of aggressive questioning--and still，most participants falsely confessed．Because of the stress of a police interrogation，they conclude，suspects can become convinced that falsely confessing is the easiest way out of a bad situation．_________ (50)A In her experiment．participants were seated at computers and told not to hit the “alt’’key，because doing SO would crash the systems．B “In some ways，”says Kassin，“false confession becomes a rational decision．’’C “It’s a little like somebody’s working on them with a dental(牙齿的)drill，”s ays Franklin Zimring，a law professor at the University of California at Berkeley.D “But adults are highly vulnerable too．’’E How could an innocent person admit to doing something he didn’t do?F Redlich also found that the younger the participant，the more likely a false confession.第6部分：完形填空(第5~65题，每题1分，共15分)阅读下面的短文，文中有15处空白，每处空白给出了4个选项，请根据短文的内容从4个选项中选择1个答案，涂在答题卡相应的位置上。

职称英语考试综合类A级试题及答案汇总职称英语考试综合类A级试题及答案第1部分：词汇选项(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分) 下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。

1． With immense relief，l Stopped running．A someB enormousC littleD extensive2．The scientists began to accumulate data．A collectB handleC analyzeD investigate3． Jack eventually overtook the last truck．A hitB passedC reachedD led4．Sometimes it is advisable to book hotels in advance．A possibleB profitableC easyD wise5． The reason for their unusual behavior remains a pu zzle．A factB mysteryC statementD game6． That guy is really witty.A smartB uglyC honorableD popular7． The world champion suffered a sensational defeat．A reasonableB dramaticC humiliatingD horrifying8． It seems that only Mary is eligible for the job．A preparedB trainedC qualifiedD guided9． This poem depicts．the beautiful scenery of a town in the South．A praisesB writesC imitatesD describes10． The meaning is still obscureA vagueB transparentC alienD significant11． Dumped waste might contaminate water supplies．A destroyB decreaseC delayD pollute12． One theory postulates that the ancient Filipinos ca me from India and Persia．A assumesB expectsC predictsD considers13．It is very difficult for a child to adhere to rules．A rememberB followC understandD learn14． I hope that I didn’t do anything absurd last night.A awkwardB strangeC stupidD awful15 there should be laws that prohibit smoking around ch ildren.A forbidB advocateC inheritD withdraw第2部分：阅读判断(第16～22题，每题1分，共7分) 下面的短文后列出了7个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，请选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，请选择B；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，请选择C。

2021年职称英语《综合类》试题A及答案下面共有15个句子，每一个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请从每一个句子后面所给的4个选项当选择1个与划线部份意义最相近的词或短语。

1 The nursery is bright and cheerful.A pleasantB cleanC peacefulD large2 This kind of material was seldom used in building houses during the Middle Ages.A neverB rarelyC oftenD only3 People from many places were drawn to the city by its growing economy.A fetchedB carriedC attractedD pushed4 The soldier displayed remarkable courage in the battle.A placedB showedC pointedD decided5 How do you account for your absence from the class last Thursday?A explainB examineC chooseD expand6 About one quarter of the workers in the country are employed in factoriesA thirdB fourthC tenthD fifteenth7 She was grateful to him for being so good to her.A carefulB hatefulC beautifulD thankful8 There are only five minutes left, but the outcome of the match is still in doubt.A resultB judgementC estimationD event9 He is certain that the dictionary is just what I want.A sureB angryC doubtfulD worried10 The last few weeks have been enjoyable.A closeB nearC pastD several11 What were the consequences of the decision she had made?A reasonsB resultsC causesD bases12 They didn't realize how serious the problem wasA knowB forgetC doubtD remember13 We shall keep the money in a secure placeA cleanB secretC distantD safe14 The great changes of the city astonished every visitor to that city.A attackedB surprisedC attractedD interested15 The city has decided to do away with all the old buildings in its centreA get rid ofB set upC repairD paint参考答案：2. B3. C4. B5. A6. B7. D8. A9. A 10. C11. B 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A阅读判定(第16～22题，每题1分，共7分)阅读下面这篇短文，短文后列出了7个句子，请依照短文的内容对每一个句子做出判定。

职称英语考试综合类A级(阅读理解)试题及答案(阅读理解)试题及答案下面有3篇短文，每篇短文后有5道题，每道题后面都有4个选项。

请仔细阅读短文并根据短文回答其后面的问题，从4个选项中选择1个答案涂在答题卡相应的位置上。

第一篇The Smell of MoneyFor many years large supermarkets have been encouraging us to spend money by pumping the smell of freshly-baked bread into their stories. Now Dale Air, a leading firm of aroma (香气) consultants, has been approached by Barclay’s Bank to develop suitable artificial smells for their banks. Researchers have suggested that surrounding customers with the “smell if money” will encourage them to feel relaxed and optimistic and give them added confidence in the bank’s security and professionalism.But before a smell can be manufactured and introduced into banks’air conditioning systems. It must be identified and chemically analyzed, and this has proved to be difficult. The problem is that banknotes-and coins tend to pick up the smell of their surroundings. So cash that has been sitting in a cash register at a fishmonger’s (鱼贩) will smell of fish, and banknotes used to pay for meals in restaurants will tend to smell of food.It may be a challenge, but aroma experts have little doubt that the use of artificial smells can be an effective form of subconscious advertising. Lunn Poly, a British travel company, introduced the smell of coconuts (椰子) into its travel agencies and saw a big increase in spending by holiday makers. Many cafes now have electric dispensers (自动售货机) that release the smell of freshly roasted coffee near their entrances, subtly encouraging customers to come in and have a drink or snack. Evenprestigious car maker Rolls-Royce has been spraying the inside of its cars to enhance the smell of the leather seats.“The sense of smell is probably the most basic and primitive of all human senses,” explains researcher Jim O’Rordan. “ There is a direct pathway from the olfactory (嗅觉的) organs in the nose to the brain.” It is certainly true that most people find certain smells incredibly strong, stringing memories and feelings in a way that few other stimulants (刺激物) can rival. It is a phenomenon marketing consultants have long recognized, but until recently have been unable to harness. “We’ve made great progress but the technology of odour production is still in its infancy,” says O’Riordan, “Who knows where it will take us.”31. Artificial smells have NOT been used inA cafesB banksC travel agenciesD supermarkets32. Researchers believe that introducing the “smell of money” into banks will encourage peopleA to spend moneyB to feel confident about banksC to earn more moneyD to withdraw money from banks33. The difficulty of producing the “smell of money” lies in thatA people’s attitudes toward money are differentB it’s hard to identify and analyze itC no technology can do itD experts have no motive34. The word “harness” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning toA seeB studyC controlD understand35. Researchers thinkA artificial smells help to improve people’s memoryB the technology to produce artificial smells is in the early stageC artificial smells are harmfulD the production of artificial smells is profitably第二篇Spoilt for Choice(A级)Choice, we are given to1 believe, is a right. In daily life, people have come to expect endless situations about which they are required to make decisions one way or another. In the main2, these are just irksome moments at work which demand some extra energy or brainpower, or during lunch breaks like choosing which type of coffee to order or indeed which coffee shop to go to. But sometimes selecting one option as opposed to another can have serious or lifelong repercussions. More complex decision-making is then either avoided, postponed, or put into the hands of the army of professionals, Iifestyle coaches, lawyers, advisors, and the like. waiting to lighten the emotional burden for a fee2. But for a good many4 people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, not a right. And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, createdby companies and advertisers wanting to sell their wares5.The main impact of endless choice in people’s lives is anxiety. Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple. Easy access to a wide range of consumer goods induces a sense of powerlessness, even paralysis, in many people, ending in the shopper giving up and walking away6, or just buying an unsuitable item that is not really wanted in order to solve the problem and reduce the unease. Recent surveys in the United Kingdom have shown that a sizeable proportion of electrical goods bought per household are not really needed. The advertisers and the shareholders of the manufacturers are, nonetheless, satisfied.It is not just their availability that is the problem, but the speed with which new versions of products come on the market. Advances in design and production mean that new items are almost ready by the time that goods hit the shelves7. Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time. The classic example is computers which are almost obsolete once they are bought. At first, there were only one or two available from a limited number of manufacturers, but now there are many companies all with not only their own products but different versions of the same machine. This makes selection a problem. Gone are the days when one could just walk with ease. into a shop and buy one thing8; no choice, no anxiety.The plethora of choice is not limited to consumer items. With the greater mobility of people around the world, people have more choice about where they want to live and work —a fairly recent phenomenon. In the past, nations migrated across huge swathes of the earth in search of food, adventure, and more hospitable environments. Whole nations crossed continents and changed the face of history, So the mobility ofpeople is nothing new. The creation of nation states and borders9 effectively slowed this process down.36. Sometimes people ask professionals to help them make decisions becauseA the decisions may have serious impact on their livesB only professionals have the right to do thatC they have sufficient money to payD they have emotional problems37. When people cannot easily decide what to buy, which of the following is the least possible choice?A Giving upB Walking awayC Buying an unsuitable itemD Seeking advice38. Why do products have a short lifespan nowadays?A They are of poor quality.B They are quickly replaced with new ones.C They have too many versions.D They are not designed by computers.39. How does migration today differ from that of the past?A People now migrate to find better jobs.B People now migrate for better life.C People now migrate for better environments.D People now have more choice about where to migrate.40. Which of the following best expresses the writer’s view on choice?A Better more choice than no choiceB Better no choice than more choiceC All choice is easyD More choice, more anxiety第三篇Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication—having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professional worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serous debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning (扫描) equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn’t remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree.What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation.High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often41. People buy cell phones for the following reasons EXCEPT thatA they’re popularB they’re cheapC they’re usefulD they’re convenient42. The world “detected” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced byA curedB removedC discoveredD caused43. The salesman retired young becauseA he disliked using mobile phonesB he was tired of talking on his mobile phoneC he couldn’t remember simple tasksD his employer’s doctor persuaded him to44. On the safety issue of mobile phones, the manufacturing companiesA deny the existence of mobile phone radiationB develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiationC try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to healthD hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about45. The writer’s purpose of writing this article is to advise peopleA to buy mobile phonesB to update regular phonesC to use mobile phones less oftenD to stop using mobile phones答案解析：第一篇阅读理解：the smell of money31. Artificial smells have been used in ___.答案为B：banks32. Researchers believe that introducing the “smell of money” into banks will encourage people ___.答案为B。