同等学力外国语水平考试真题及答案.doc

1995年同等学力外国语水平考试真题Part II Vocabulary(10 minutes,10 points)Directions:In each question,decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked.Mark out your choice on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.He was _ enough to understand my questions from the gestures I made.A.intelligent B.efficientC.proficient D.diligentDoes it _ to let little children play with fireworks?A.make clear B.make sureC.make out D.make senseAll parts of this sewing machine are _ so that it is very simple to get replacements for them.A.mechanized B.minimizedC.modernized D.standardizedHave you a funny _ or unusual experience that you would like to share?A.amusement B.incidentC.accident D.sectionAs a salesman,he works on a(n) _ basis,taking 10% of everything he sells.A.income B.commissionC.salary D.pensionCut off by the storm,they were forced to _ food for several days.A.go in for B.go overC.go without D.go outChina Daily never loses sight of the fact that each day all of us _ a tough,challenging world.A.encounterB.acquaintC.preside D.confrontWhile shopping in a department store,I _ left my purse lying on a counter of handbags.A.initially B.fortunatelyC.frustratedly D.accidentallyHe pointed out that the living standard of urban and _ people continued to improve.A.remote B.municipalC.rural D.provincialWhy does a vegetarian restaurant make its dishes resemble meat in every way except _ ?A.ingredientsB.elementsC.components D.compounds_ the impact of the ideas introduced to Europe by soldiers returning from the East,the West was greatly changed.A.Because of B.By means ofC.In addition to D.In spite ofFor the past two years,Audi cars have _ Germanys Touring Car Championship.A.dominated B.conqueredC.determined D.contestedIf you push hard on the world,the world will push back on you;if you touch the world gently,the world will touch you gently _ .A.in returnB.in the long runC.in turn D.in placeRejecting the urging of his physician father to study medicine,Hawking chose to _ on math and theoretical physics.A.impose B.centerC.overwork D.concentrateThe concerns with the origins of the earth _ their study.A.motivated B.advisedC.excited D.impulsedThe cashier was asked to _ every penny of the money that he took care of.A.account to B.use upC.amount to D.account forBy the end of 1994,558 kinds of products had been _ green food.A.named B.restrictedC.classified D.labeledAt a press conference after the award ceremony,the 18year-old girl spoke in a barely _ voice.A.audible B.optionalC.legible D.identicalA neat letter improves your chances of a favorable _ .A.circumstance B.requestC.reception D.responseOur readers are comfortable with our clear,_ words that inform and entertain them.A.conventional B.conciseC.creative D.crucialPart III Reading Comprehension (50 minutes,30 points)Directions:There are 6 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished 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.Questions 3640 are based on the following passage. “High tech” and “state of the art”are two expressions that describe very modern technology.High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology.And high technology describes any invention,system or device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engineering. What is high tech?A computer is high tech.So is a communications satellite.A modern manufacturing system is surely high tech. High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early 1980s.Because of improvements in technology,people could buy many new kinds of products in American stores,such as home computers,microwave ovens,etc. “State of the art”is something that is as modern as possible.It is a product that is based on the very latest methods and technology.Something that is “state of the art” is the newest possible design or product of a business or industry.A state of the art television set,for example,uses the most modern electronic design and parts.It is the best that one can buy. “State of the art” is not a new expression.Engineers have used it for years,to describe the best and most modern way of doing something. Millions of Americans began to use the expression in the late 1970s. The reason was the computer revolution.Every computer company claimed that its computers were “state of the art.” Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the art computer today might be old tomorrow. The expression “state of the art” became as common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be “state of the art.”What is the purpose of the passage?A.To tell how “high tech” and “state of the art” have developed.B.To give examples of high tech.C.To tell what “high tech”and “state of the art”are.D.To describe very modern technology.What can we infer from the passage?A.American stores could provide new kinds of products to the people.B.High tech describes a technology that is not traditional.C.“State of the art” is not as popular as “high tech”.D.A wooden plough pulled by oxen is “state of the art”.All the following examples are high tech EXCEPT _ .A.a microwave oven B.a home computerC.a hand pump D.a satelliteWhich of the following statements is NOT true?A.Since the computer revolution,the expression “state of the art” has become popular.B.“State of the art” means something that is the best one can buy.C.With the rapid development of computer technology,a state of the art computer may easily become out of date.D.All kinds of products are “state of the art” nowadays.The best title for the passage is _ .A.Computer TechnologyB.High Tech and State of the ArtC.Most Advanced TechnologyD.Two New ExpressionsQuestions 4145 are based on the following passage. In the Arctic Circle,it is not that Eskimos lack ability or industry, but the surroundings restrict constructive effort to the barest necessities of existence.This effectually retards progress to higher development. Agriculture is impossible all along the thousands of miles of the north shore.The only wood is such as drifts in.Other than this driftwood,the only available building materials are snow,ice,stone,and bones of animals.All of these have been used for habitations and storage places,differing in various tribes according to the requirements and skill of the workers. The lack of necessary timbers to build walls and span wide spaces is probably one reason why these tribes construct their houses at least partly beneath the surface of the ground.This device also makes the houses more impervious(不能渗透的)to the cold. Most of us are inclined to think that the Eskimo lives always in an igloo or snow house.This is not entirely true.After the long cold winter, the family is very likely to move,when the weather permits,into a tent of sealskin.The actual construction of such a tent is similar to that used by other,more southerly tribes and will be described later. The snow house,however,is an interesting and unique habitation.Our summer campers will not build with snow,but the delicate art is worth recording and some of our winter camps in the mountains might try to make snow houses.Eskimos efforts to build houses _ .A.result in various buildingsB.are limited by a hostile environmentC.are restricted by their abilityD.retard progress to higher developmentWhich of the following about the construction of houses is true?A.Building materials differ from tribe to tribe.B.Building materials are the same for all the houses.C.Building materials are selected according to weather.D.Building materials are decided by skilled workers.Why do Eskimos build their houses partly under the ground?A.They like to live under the ground.B.They are short of essential materials for walls and roofs.C.They want their houses less affected by the cold.D.Both B and C.In the long winter,Eskimos commonly live in _ .A.a snow houseB.a stone houseC.a storage place D.a tent of sealskinWhat does the author think of snow houses?A.Interesting. B.Artistic.C.Unique. D.All of the above.Questions 4650 are based on the following passage. If Europeans thought a drought was something that happened only in Africa,they know better now.After four years of belownormal rainfall (in some cases only 10 percent of the annual average),vast areas of France, Spain,Portugal,Belgium,Britain and Ireland are dry and barren.Water is so low in the canals of northern France that waterway traffic is forbidden except on weekends.Oyster growers in Brittany report a 30 percent drop in production because of the loss of fresh water in local rivers necessary for oyster breeding.In southeastern England,the rolling green hills of Kent have turned so brown that officials have been weighing plans to pipe in water from Wales.In Portugal,farmers in the southern Alentejo region have held prayer meetings for rainso far,in vain. Governments in droughtplagued countries are taking drastic measures. Authorities in hardhit areas of France have banned washing cars and watering lawns.In Britain,water will soon be metered,like gas and electricity.“The English have always taken water for granted,” says Graham Warren,a spokesman of Britains National Rivers Authority.“Now theyre putting a price on it. ”Even a sudden end to the drought would not end the misery in some areas.It will take several years of unusually heavy winter rain,the experts say,just to bring existing water reserves up to their normal levels.What does the author mean by saying “they know better now”?A.They know more about the causes of the drought.B.They have a better understanding of the drought in Africa.C.They have realized that the drought in Europe is the most serious one.D.They have realized that droughts hit not only Africa but also Europe.The drought in Europe has brought about all the following problems EXCEPT _ .A.belownormal rainfallB.difficult navigationC.a sharp drop in oyster harvest D.bonedry hillsThe British government intends to _ .A.forbid the carwashing serviceB.increase the price of the water usedC.end the misery caused by the droughtD.charge fees for the use of waterWhich of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Germany is the only country free from the drought.B.Water reserves are at their lowest level in years due to the drought.C.The drought is more serious in Britain than in France.D.Europe will not have heavy rain until several years later.Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?A.Europe in Misery B.Drought Attacks EuropeC.Be Economical with WaterD.Europe,a Wouldbe AfricaQuestions 5155 are based on the following passage. In some ways the employment interview is like a persuasive speech because the applicant (interviewee)seeks to persuade the employer (interviewer)to employ him or her.Several suggestions might prove helpful to the applicant as preparation is made for the actual interview. A job applicant has the responsibility for ascertaining certain types of information prior to the interview.First,the applicant should know what kind of job he wants and how that job relates to his career objective.It is important that the applicant be able to state his reasons for wishing to work for a particular company.Second,the applicant should seek as much information as possible concerning the company.Relevant information for the applicant to locate includes such items as the location of the home and regional offices,the financial status of the company,plans for expansion, and company philosophy.Information about most major corporations is available in reference books and periodicals. After gathering information concerning the company,the applicant is ready for the interview.The interviewers first impression comes from the interviewees appearance.For most interviews,appropriate dress for man is a conservative(保守的)dark colored suit with a long sleeve white or light blue shirt and conservative tie.For women a conservative,tailored suit or dress is appropiate.Both men and women should have neat,conservative length hair.Although hairstyle and dress are matters of personal taste,many personnel directors form initial impressions from these characteristics.For example,one recent college graduate,who felt himself qualified,interviewed for a public relations job.However.the personnel manager considered this young mans long hair,sloppy dress,and overly casual manner unsuited for this particular position.For whom is the passage most likely written?A.An employee.B.An employer.C.An interviewee. D.An interviewer.As the author suggests,what the applicant should know before the interview is _ .A.the type of work and his career expectationB.his career objective a particular company will decideC.the reasons a particular company has to employ himD.all of the aboveBefore the interview,the applicant should obtain some information about _ .A.most major corporationsB.the company he wants to work forC.reference books and periodicalsD.business and philosophyWhat the applicant wears,as the author suggests,can make him look _ .A.personal B.persuasiveC.informative D.conservativeWhat is the author trying to tell us through the example in the last paragraph?A.The importance of personal taste.B.The importance of public relationsC.The importance of self confidence.D.The importance of first impression.Questions 5660 are based on the following passage.IN THE BEDROOM Dont smoke in bed-it causes about 1 000 fires a year,many with fatal results.Dont overload your electrical points:the ideal is “one appliance,one socket”.Dont use an electric underblanket over you or an overblanket under you .An underblanket,unless of the lowvoltage type,MUST be switched off before you get into bed.Never let furniture or clothing get close to a lighted fire.Make sure that there is a suitable guard for the room heater.Keep aerosoltype containers(喷雾器)away from heat and NEVER burn or puncture(刺穿)them.Dont dim a table lamp by covering it:buy a lowwattage bulb.Pyjamas and nightdresses,especially for children and elderly pe