【正文】 ity E Falling Demand F Hidden Danger 2 _____________ 24. Paragraph 3 _____________ 25. Paragraph 5 _____________ 26. Paragraph 6 _____________ 27. Even the most sophisticated Japanese robots are __________. 28. Robots are less popular in Britain today partly because ________. 29. One disadvantage of using robots is that they consume ___________. 30. The use of robots increases ___________. A too much energy B based on American designs C they are too costly D they are not reliable E quality control F free of charge 第 4 部分：閱讀理解 （第 31— 45 題，每題 3 分，共 45分） 下面有 3 篇短文，每篇短文后有 5 道題，每道 題后面有 4 個選項(xiàng)。請根據(jù)文章的內(nèi)容，從每題所給的4 個選項(xiàng)中選擇 1 個最佳答案，涂在答題卡相應(yīng)的位置上。s surface． It is a fossil fuel， meaning that it is derived from anic material buried in the earth millions of years main ponent of natural gas is methane(甲烷 ). The popularity and use of clean natural gas has increased dramatically over the past 50 years as Dipeline infrastructure(基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施 )has been installed to deliver it conveniently and economically to millions of residential， mercial and industrial customers worldwide． Today， natural gas service is available in all 50 states， and is the leading energy choice for fueling American homes and industries． More than 65 million American homes use natural gas． In fact， natural gas is the most economical source for home energy needs， costing onethird as much as electricity. In addition to heating homes， much of the gas used in the United States is used as a raw material to manufacture a wide variety of products， from paint， to fibers for clothing， to plastics for healthcare， puting and furnishings． Natural gas is also used in a significant number of new electricitygenerating power plants. Natural gas is one of the safest and cleanest fuels available． It emits less pollution than other fossil fuels． dioxide(二氧化碳 )and water vaporthe same substances emitted when humans exhale． Compared with some other fossil fuels， natural gas emits the least amount of carbon dioxide into the air when busted(燃燒 )making natural gas the cleanest burning fossil fuel of all． The industry also is subject to substantial federal regulation in the areas of production and di。請將答案涂在答題卡相應(yīng)的位置上。 these pollutants trap heat in the earth’s a tmosphere. Warmer temperatures cause water to expand and also create more water by melting glaciers (冰川 )and polar (極地的 ) ice caps. If the trend continues, scientists say, many countries will suffer, Bangladesh, for example, might lose onefifth of its land. The coral (珊瑚 ) island nations of the Pacific, like Kiribati and the Marshall Islands, however, would face an even worse fate – they would be swallowed by the sea. The loss of these coral islands would be everyone’s loss. Coral formations are home to more species than any other place on earth. The people of these nations feel frustrated. The sea, on which their economies have always been based, is suddenly threatening their existence. They don’t have the money for expensive technological solutions like seawalls. And they have no control over the pollutants, which are being released mainly by activities in large industrialized countries. All they can do is to hope that industrialized countries will take steps to reduce pollution. 16. The people of Kiribati worry that one day their country will be taken away by a sudden high tide. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned 17. High tides used to attack Kiribati when there was strong wind or heavy rain. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned 18. The heat released by burning oil and coal is the direct cause of global warming. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned 19. Scientists are not sure how serious the effects of global warming will be. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned 20. The coral island nations of the Pacific have a long history of civilization. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned 21. The people of the coral island nations are unable to do anything substantial about the problem of global warming. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned 22. Some industrialized countries are unwilling to spend money in reducing pollution. A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned 第 3 部分：概括大意與完成句子 （第 23— 30題，每題 1 分，共 8 分） 閱讀下面這篇短文，短文后有 2 項(xiàng)測試任務(wù)： （ 1）第 23— 26 題要求從所給的 6 個選項(xiàng)中為第 5 和 6 段每段選擇 1 個正確的小標(biāo)題； （ 2）第 27— 30 題要求從所給的 6 個 選項(xiàng)中選擇 4 個正確選項(xiàng)，分別完成每個句子。s not a matter ofif the Big One will hit． It39。希望對大家考試學(xué)習(xí)和備考有用，祝大家順利通過 20xx 年職稱英語考試！ 20xx 年職稱英語考試?yán)砉ゎ悾?B 級）考試真題及答案解析 第 1 部分：詞匯選項(xiàng) (第 1~15 題，每題 1 分，共 15 分 ) 下面每個句子中均有 1 個詞或短語劃有底橫線，請為每處劃線部分確定 1 個意義最為接近的選項(xiàng)。 1. The highspeed trains can have a major impact on travel preferences. A force B influence C surprise D power 2. Can you follow the plot? A change B investigate C write D understand 3. Even in a highly modernized country, manual work is still needed. A physical B mental C natural D hard 4. In the latter case the oute can be serious indeed. A result B judgment C decision D event 5. Norman Blamey is an artist of deep convictions. A statements B beliefs C suggestions D claims 6. Up to now, the work has been easy. A So B So long C So that D So far 7. The report advocated setting up day training colleges. A supposed B excited C suggested D discussed 8. Accordingly, a number of other methods have been employed. A Therefore B Afterwards C However D Furthermore 9. The outlook from the top of the mountain is breathtaking. A view B sight C look D point 10. Our lives are intimately bound up with theirs. A tensely B nearly C carefully D closely 11. The union representative put across her argument very effectively. A explained B inven