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2011职称英语考试综合类B考前模拟：阅读理解
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2011职称英语考试综合类B考前模拟：阅读理解第一篇
Preserving Nature for Future
Demands for stronger protection for wildlife in Britain sometimes hide the fact that similar needs are felt in the rest of Europe.Studies by the Council of Europe，of which 21 countries are members，have shown that 45 per cent of reptile(爬行动物)species and 24 per cent of butterflies(蝴蝶)are in danger Of dying out.
European concern for wildlife was outlined by Dr.Peter Baum，an expert in the environment and natural resources division of the council，when he spoke at a conference arranged by the administrators of a British national park.The park is one of the few areas in Europe to hold the council’s diploma(证书)for nature reserves(自然保护区)of me highest quality, and Dr.Baum had come to present it to the park once again.He was afraid that public opinion was turning against national parks，and that those set up in the 1960s and 1970s could not be set up today.But Dr.Baum clearly remained a strong supporter of the view that natural environments needed.To be allowed to survive in peace in their own right.
“No area could be expected to survive both as a true nature reserve and as a tourist attraction。”he went on.The short.sighted view that reserves had to serve immediate human demands for outdoor recreation(户外娱乐)should be replaced by full acceptance of their importance as places to preserve nature for the future.
“We forget that they are the guarantee of life systems，on which any built-up area ultimately depends.”Dr.Baum went on.“We could manage without most industrial products，but we could not manage without nature.However, our natural environment areas，which are the original parts of our countryside，have shrunk(缩小)to become mere islands in a spoiled and highly polluted 1andmass.”
1. Recent studies by the Council of Europe have indicated that
A Britain is the only country where wildlife needs more protection.
B all species of wildlife in Europe are in danger of dying out.
C there are fewer species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe than elsewhere
D many species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe need protecting.
2. Why did Dr.Baum come to a British national park?
A Because he needed to present it with a council’s diploma.
B Because he was concerned about its management.
C Because it was the only national park of its kind in Europe.
D Because it had never before received a diploma from the Council
3. The last sentence in the second paragraph implies that
A people should create more natural environment areas
B people would go on protecting national parks.
C certain areas of countryside should be preserved.
D people should defend the right to live in a peaceful environment.
4. In Dr.Baum’s opinion.the view that a nature reserve should serve as a tourist attraction is
A idealistic.
B revolutionary.
C short—sighted.
D traditional.
5. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A We have developed industry at the expense of countryside.
B We have forgotten what our original countryside looked like.
C People living On islands should protect natural resources for their survival.
D We should destroy all the built?up areas.#p#副标题#e#
2011职称英语考试综合类B考前模拟：阅读理解第二篇
Dancing in the Streets
If there is one thing certain to get Brazilians on their feet, it is the Rio Carnival (狂欢书). Held in Rio de Janeiro, the country"s biggest city, the carnival began on February 20 when the mayor gave key of the city to Rei Momo —— the Lord of Misrule (无序之皇).
On his orders, each year people turn the city into a paradise of dance and music. The following six days are so full of parades, street dancing, fantastic clothes and partying (聚会) that many people forget about eating and sleeping.
"It was the passion of the carnival that attracted me to Brazil and made me settle
down in Rio," said Bob Nadkarni, a British man who has lived in the city for several years. For many Brazilians, the centrepiece of the carnival is Samba (桑巴舞), a typical Brazilian dance. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors and locals show off their passion and energy in the streets, following the beat (节拍) of the Latin music.
The climax to this street party is the float (彩车) parade, in which floats decorated with tons of fresh flowers by various samba schools and local communities move through the city. On the top of each float stands the candidate for the Drum Queen, who is chosen at the end of the party.
While most people are free to enjoy the celebrations, Rio"s police officers have to keep a clear head. Following the murder of three officers in a gunfight early last week, tile Brazilian Government has tightened security in Rio. The street fighting, robbery and sex crimes that accompany the carnival are very difficult to police.
Carnivals began in ancient Rome as a celebration at which people fed wild wolves, in honour of the city"s founder who was said to have been raised by a she-wolf. Brazil gave new life to this tradition and so, despite the troubles, the carnival will remain a symbol of the country"s culture.
6 According to the passage, during the Carnival people in Rio did all of the following EXCEPT
A dancing in the streets.
B putting on colorful clothes.
C eating a lot of food.
D holding exciting parades.
7 How long does the carnival last?
A Six days.
B A whole week.
C Eight days.
D The whole of February.
8 The word "centerpiece" in the 3rd paragraph means
A the most important part.
B the middle part.
C the central part of the city.
D the most attractive decoration.
9 According to the passage, Bob Nadkami is
A a Brazilian who has come back from Britain.
B a British man who visits Rio for the carnival.
C a British man who has come to live in Brazil.
D a Brazilian who is attracted by the carnival.
10 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A The earliest carnivals were held in ancient Rome.
B Carnivals were originally a tradition of the Brazilians.
C Carnivals were originally a tradition of the Romans.
D The Brazilians have integrated the Roman carnival into their culture.#p#副标题#e#
2011职称英语考试综合类B考前模拟：阅读理解第三篇
More Than a Ride to School
The National Education Association claims, "The school bus is a mirror of the community." They further add that, unfortunately, what appears on the exterior (外部) does not always reflect the reality of a chosen community. They are right, and sometimes it reflects more! Just ask Liesl Denson. Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for Liesl.
Bruce Hardy, school bus driver for Althouse Bus Company has been Liesl"s bus
driver since kindergarten. Last year when Liesl"s family moved to Parkesburg, knowing her bus went by her new residence, she requested to ride the same bus.
This year Liesl is a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus. She says, "It"s been a great ride so far! My bus driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a good listener. Sometimes when you"re a child, adults do not think that what you have to say is important. Mr. Hardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel important." Her friends Ashley Batista and Amanda Wolfe agree.
Bruce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975. This year
he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Transportation. Company President, Larry Althouse acknowledges Bruce Hardy"s outstanding record. "You do not come by employees like Bruce these days; he has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving record. Recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350,000 accident free miles, Hardy"s reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with the students that ride his bus."
Althouse further added, "Althouse Bus Transportation was established 70 years ago and has been providing quality transportation ever since. My grandfather started the business with one bus. Althouse Bus Transportation is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and safe service to our local school and community and looks forward to continuing to provide quality service for many more years to come."
Three generations of business is not all the company has enjoyed. Thanks to drivers like Bruce Hardy, they have been building relationships through generations. Liesl"s mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardy"s bus to the Octorara School District.
11 The word "mirror" in the first line could be best replaced by
A "vehicle".
B "device".
C "company".
D "reflection".
12 How long has Bruce Hardy been working for Althouse Bus Transportation?
A For 30 years.
B For 70 years.
C Since last year.
D Since 2000.
13 Which of the following statements is NOT true of Bruce Hardy?
A He is cool.
B He is a good friend.
C He is impatient.
D He has driven 350,000 accident free miles.
14 Who founded Althouse Bus Transportation?
A Larry Althouse.
B Althouse"s grandfather.
C Liesl"s mother.
D Ashley Batista.
15 What has Althouse Bus Transportation been mainly aiming at?
A Making as much money as possible.
B Building up its fame.
C Developing its business.
D Providing the local community with quality service.
2011职称英语考试综合类B考前模拟：阅读理解答案：
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A
6. C 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B
11. D 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D