上海英业达英语笔试题

Section I. Individual choice (20×3′)

1. They finally reached __D_ is called now America.

A. where B. which C. that D. what

2. They took __D_ walk that afternoon.

A. three hours B. a three hour

C. three hour D. a three - hour

3. －Do you regret paying 500 for the painting?

－No, I would have gladly paid _A__ for it.

A. twice as much B. twice so much

C. as much twice D. twice

4. －Kate is a surgeon, isn’t she?

－Yes, but her family doesn’t approve _C__ her career.

A. from B. about C. of D. with

5. Andrew received an award ___ his outstanding achievement.

A. for B. in C. with D. to

6. –Do you want to go Miami by bus or by train?

–I ___ by train.

A. would rather go B. prefer to

C. would rather to go D. would rather have gone

7. Because of air pollution being greatly reduced, this city is still ___.

A. a good place in which to live B. a good place to live

C. a good place to live in D. good in living in

8. Don’t stand by the door, ___A come in ___ go away.

A. either; or B. neither; nor

C. not only; but also D. both; and

9. Only then ___C what he meant.

A. I understand B. I understood

C. did I understand D. do I understand

10. –Joe has three sisters, doesn’t he?

–No wonder he wishes he _A__ a brother.

A. had B. will have C. have D. can have

11. He asked us to _B____ them in carrying through their plan.

A. provide B. arouse C. assist D. persist

12. He was such a __B___ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the

three-hour lecture.

A. specific B. dynamic C. heroic D. diplomatic

13. The manager urged his staff not to __A___ the splendid opportunity.

A. drop B. miss C. escape D. slide

14. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _A____ preventing you

from achieving your goals.

A. obstacle B. fault C. offense D. distress

15. It's very ____D _ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.

A. concerned B. careful C. considerable D. considerate

16. Many a player who had been highly thought of has __B___ from the tennis scene.

A. disposed B. disappeared C. discouraged D. discarded

17. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _A____.

A. come round B. come along C. come on D. come out

18. All their attempts to __C___ the child from the burning building were in vain.

A. regain B. recover C. rescue D. reserve

19. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of __D___

bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.

A. regulating B. halting C. interrupting D. combating

20. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _A___ the car if I can.

A. rather than B. regardless of C. in spite of D. other than

Section II Reading Comprehension (10×4′)

Passage One

Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years. enhanced by chronic (长久的 ) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.

Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and te opportunity to hlearn a second language.

When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a r6sum6 are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.

“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross- border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. ”

Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. "

If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient （收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.

21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because D

A) they find foreign employees are usually more talented

B) they need original ideas from employees hired overseas

C) they want to expand their business beyond home borders

D) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home

22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas D

A) is usually creative and full of initiative

B) aims to improve his foreign language skills

C) is dissatisfied with his own life at home

D) seeks either his own or his children's development

23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to A

A) take cultural factors into consideration

B) learn about the company's hiring process

C) follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting

D) know the employer's personal likes and dislikes

24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to C

A) stress their academic potential to impress the decision maker

B) give the title of the university degree they have earned at home

C) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences

D) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' career

25. According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of B

A) the different educational systems in the US and the UK

B) the differences between the varieties of English

C) the recipient's preference with regard to the format

D) the distinctive features of American and British cultures

Passage Two

I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier on unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of there statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.

Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.

Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.

To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.

Limit the amount of viral (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just radio games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.

Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.

26. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are __ D____.

A) surprising C ) illogical

B) confusing D)questionable

27. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back"(Line 1, Para.3)? B

A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.

B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.

C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.

D) It's impossible to forget the past.

28. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago __C____.

A) were less isolated physically C) probably suffered less from anxiety

B) were probably less self-centered D)were considered less individualistic

29. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ___C___.

A) to provide them with a safer environment

B) to lower them expectations for them

C) to get them more involved socially

D) to set a good model for them to follow

30. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage? A

A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.

B) Children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.

C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.

D) Anxiety, it properly controlled, may help children become mature.