2015年全国职称英语等级考试综合类(B级)试题及答案

A. began in 1969 B. won a big prize C. lasted three years

D. influenced primate research

37. The second paragraph mainly discusses_____.

A. a report about Washoe’s progress in learning sign language B. the whole direction of primate research

C. new primate researches conducted by many language scientific D. an experiment with Washoe at a research center in Africa. 38. The Gardeners’ experiment with Washoe was criticized because______.

A. just ask some simple question B. only copy teachers’ sign language C. only memorize about 250words D. just repeat short sentences.

39. According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. Roger Fouts taught sign language to three younger chimpanzees. B. Washoe was the first chimp to use American Sign Language C. A chimpanzee died of natural causes in Africa at a research center

D. Nowadays there are still lots of scientists experimenting with chimpanzees

40. We can draw a conclusion from the last paragraph that_____. A. Whether chimps can learn a human language remains unanswered

B. primate have the ability to speak a language C. animals cannot learn a human sign D. Washoe is as intelligent as humans

第三篇 Moderate Earthquake Strikes England

A moderate earthquake struck parts of southeast England on 28 April 2007,toppling chimneys from houses and rousing residents from their beds. Several thousand people were left without power in Kent County. One woman suffered minor head and neck injuries.

\said the woman.

The British Geological Survey said the 4.3-magnitude quake struck at 8:19 a.m. and was centered under the English Channel, about 8.5 miles south of Dover and near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel. Witnesses said cracks appeared in walls and chimneys collapsed across the county. Residents said the tremor had lasted for about 10 to 15 seconds.

\next to me.\southeast of London.\getting heavier and heavier. It felt as if someone was at the end of my bed hopping up and down.\

There are thousands of moderate quakes on this scale around the world each year, but they are rare in Britain. The April 28 quake was the strongest in Britain since 2002 when a 4.8-magnitude quake struck the central England city of Birmingham.

The country's strongest earthquake took place in the North Sea in 1931,measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale. British Geological Survey scientist Roger Musson said the quake took place on 28 April in an area that had seen several of the biggest earthquakes ever to strike Britain, including one in 1580 that caused damage in London and was felt in France.Musson predicted that it was only a matter of time before another earthquake struck this part of England. However, people should not be scared too much by this prediction, Musson said, as the modern earthquake warning system of Britain should be able to detect a forthcoming quake and announce it several hours before it takes place. This would allow time for people to evacuate and reduce damage to the minimum.

41. The biggest earthquake took place in Britain_____.

A in 1931 B in 1580 C in 2002 D in 2007

42. The word “collapsed” in paragraph 4 most probably means_____. A. Fell apart B. Flew off C. Shook up D. Blew out

43. The phrase “this scale” in paragraph 6 refers to_____. A. 4.8-magnitude quake B. 4.3-magnitude quake C. 5.8on the Richer scale D 6.1on the Richer scale

44. The following statements are true Except____. A. the quake caused a power failure in Kent Country B. the tremor lasted for 10-15 seconds. C. people in Canterbury felt strong quake

D. the quake was centered under the Channel Tunnel.