英语等级考试复习资料

复习资料
Part I Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by
choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should mark the
corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. I had to work hard to ______________ the other students.
A. keep away from B. keep up with C. keep back D. keep out
2. The teacher didn’t tell me ___________ to read after class.
A. what B. that C. but D. as
3. When the teacher ___________ the classroom, all the students stood up.
A. came B. appeared C. arrived D. entered
4. In order to __________ your goals, you must work hard.
A. achieve B. make C. develop D. grow
5. He didn’t tell me where he had spent his holidays. ___________ to know.
A. Neither I cared B. Not did I care
C. I didn’t care D. Neither did I care
6. The doctor’s mistakes in judgment _______________ the death of the patient.
A. resulted from B. broke off C. brought out D. led to
7. It wasn’t as good a dinner _________ she had promised us.
A. as B. that C. which D. what
8. If I _________ in your position, I would do it in another way.
A. am B. was C. were D. be
9. Women, ___________ men, have the right to work.
A. as soon as B. as long as C. as far as D. as well as
10. My parents are not used to __________ in big cities.
A. live B. living C. have lived D. be living
11. The hotel ___________ we stayed was both cheap and comfortable.
A. at which B. wherever C. which D. in that
12. This was the place ________________.
A. about that I was telling you B. where I was telling you
C. about which I was telling you D. that I was telling you
13. The reason _______ we should learn a foreign language is very clear.
A. when B. why C. which D. where
14. ---- Why were you so late for work today?
----______________ to the office was very slow this morning because of the traffic accident.
A. Drive B. Drove C. Driving D. That driving
15. The manager let the phone on the table ring several times before he __________ the receiver.
A. picked up B. raised up C. brought up D. took over
16. The car driver was badly __________ on both legs in a traffic accident.
A. wounded B. damaged C. injured D. broken
17. ----Can I help you? ----Yes, do you know _____________?
A. when comes the bus B. when will come the bus
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C. when does the bus come D. when the bus comes
18. We sat on the top of the mountain to watch the sun __________ early in the morning.
A. rise B. rose C. to rise D. risen
19. The idea that the earth is flat was _____________ centuries ago.
A. appointed B. rejected C. hesitated D. measured
20. My new glasses cost me ___________ the last pair that I bought.
A. three times B. three times larger than
C. three times as much as D. as much three times as
21. It is the general manager who makes the ________ decision in business.
A. beginning B. finishing C. first D. final
22. Never _________ such a good boss before I came to this company.
A. do I meet B. had I met C.I met D.I had met
23. If the machine should _________, call this number immediately.
A. break down B. set out C. put on D. go up
24. The manager showed the new employee _________ to find the supplies.
A. what B. where C. that D. which
25. Look at the clock! It’s time __________ work.
A. we started B. we’ll start C. we’re starting D. we have started
26. The sales department was required to ___________ a plan in three weeks.
A. turn up B. get up C. come up with D. put up with
27. Price is not the only thing customers consider before __________ what to buy.
A. deciding B. decided C. to decide D. having decided
28. All the traveling _________ are paid by the company if you travel on business.
A. charges B. money C. prices D. expenses
29. Sorry, we cannot _________ you the job because you don’t have any work experience.
A. make B. send C. offer D. prepare
30. This article is well written because special attention _________ to the choice of words and style of
writing.
A. had been paid B. has been paid C. will be paid D. will have been paid
31. This new style of sports shoes is very popular and it is _________ in all sizes.
A. important B. active C. available D. famous
32._________ a wonderful trip he had when he traveled in China!
A. Where B. How C. What D. That
33. She gave up her __________ as a reporter at the age of 25.
A. career B. interest C. life D. habit
34. She didn’t receive the application form; it _________ to the wrong address.
A. sent B. be sent C. was sent D. being sent
35. Time_________ very fast and a new year will begin soon.
A. takes off B. goes by C. pulls up D. gets along
36. I didn’t answer the phone _________ I didn’t hear it ring.
A. if B. unless C. although D. because

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37. We’re going to _________ the task that we haven’t finished.
A. take away B. carry on C. get into D. keep off
38. The general manager sat there, _________ to the report from each department.
A. to listen B. listen C. being listened D. listening
39. In his report of the accident he _________ some important details.
A. missed B. wasted C. escaped D. failed
40. It is necessary to find an engineer _________ has skills that meet your needs.
A. whom B. which C. whose D. who
41. ---“How about having dinner at Sun Restaurant?” ---“ It _________ good.”
A. smells B. looks C. sounds D. appears
______ my boss in such good mood（心情）since I came to work in this company .
A.I saw B.I have been C. have I seen D. do I see
43. You’d better _______ the whole article at once.
A. copy B. copying C. to copy D. copied
44. The machine will continue to make much noise _______ we have it repaired.
A. when B. because C. if D. unless
45. The manager told us never to _______ till tomorrow what we can do today.
A. come up B. put off C. turn on D. give out
46. The children are getting more and more excited when Christmas is ________ near.
A. drawing B. joining C. taking D. operating
47. The old man has two daughters, ________ are doctors.
A. both of them B. both of whom C. both who D. they both
48. If you travel in a foreign country, a tour ________ may save you a lot of trouble.
A. director B. helper C. guide D. assistant
49. Dinner will be ready _______. Let’s go and wash our hands.
A. at all B. at least C. just now D. right away
50. If you ________ smoking and drinking, you health will improve soon.
A. gave up B. give up C. had given up D. will give up

1 ------5 B A D A D 6----10 D A C D B 11 -----15 A C B C A
16----20 C D A B C 21 ----25 D B A B A 26----30 C A D C B
31 ----35 C C A C B 36----40 D B D A D 41 ----45 C C A D B
46----50 A B C D B

Part II Reading Comprehension
Task 1
Hi, I’m Jeffrey Bezos. When I first had the idea of selling books on the Internet, I went to my boss and
said to him, “You know, I’m going to start this company selling books online.” This was something that I
had already been talking to him about, but then he said, “Let’s go on a walk.” And we went on a two-hour
walk in Central Park in New York City.
After walking for a while, he said, “You know, this sounds like a really good idea to me, but it might be
a better idea for somebody who didn’t already have a good job.” He let me think about it for 48 hours before
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making the final decision.
When I talked to my wife about this, she thought I was doing the right thing and said, “Look, you know
I’ll always support you, whatever you want to do.” So it really was a decision that I had to make for myself.
I imagined myself at the age of 80 and saying, “Okay, now I’m looking back on my life. I hope that I have
had as few regrets(遗憾) in my life as possible.” I knew that when I was 80 I was not going to regret having
tried this. I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret it, but the one thing I might regret is not ever having tried.
51. Jeffery Bezos went to his boss to talk to him about _____________.
A. quitting his job B. having a walk in Central Park
C. selling books on the Internet D. opening a company selling books
52. When Jeffrey Bezos told his idea to him, his boss_____________.
A. became indifferent B. refused him with no reason
C. accepted it at once D. asked him to give it a second thought
53. The boss believed that it was a good idea for somebody with___________.
A. a good job B. no job C. curiosity D. a lot of imagination
54. Jeffrey Bezos imagined that at the age of 80 the one thing he would regret was that _______.
A. he had never tried B. he had tried
C. he had failed his attempt D. he had only one job
55. What can you infer from the passage?
A. Jeffrey Bezos decided to continue his job.
B. Jeffrey Bezos decided to carry out his idea.
C. Jeffrey Bezos’s wife made him carry out his idea.
D. Jeffrey Bezos started to imagine his future all day long.

Task 2
If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will become weak, when you start using
them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know
that memory works in the same way.
When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice
by using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it
enough chance to become strong.
If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know it is his own fault. But if he tells us that he has
a poor memory, many of us think that his parent may be blamed, and few of us know that it is just his own
fault. Have you ever found that some people can’t read or write but usually they have better memories? This
is because they cannot read or write and they have to remember thing, they cannot write them down in a
small notebook. They have to remember days, names songs and stories, so their memory is the whole time
being exercises.
So if you want to have a good memory, learn from people practices remembering things in a way as
other people do.
56. Someone can’t have a good memory if ________.
A. he can’t read or write B. he doesn’t use his memory
C. his parents haven’t a good memory D. he doesn’t use his arms or legs for some time
57. If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, _________________.
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A. they become weak forever.
B. they are always strong.
C. they become weak but they slowly become strong again
D. they become weak and won’t become strong until you use them again.
58. Which of the following is true?
A. The way that your memory works is different from that of your arms or legs.
B. Your memory becomes weak if you do not give it enough chance for practice.
C. Don’t learn how to read and write if you want to have a better memory.
D. A good memory comes from less practice.
59. Few people know that it is only ______ if a friend has a poor memory.
A. his own fault B. his parent’s fault
C. his teacher’s fault D. his grandmothers’ fault
60. The writer wants to tell us ___________.
A. how to use our arms or legs B. how to have strong arms
C. how to have a good memory D. how to learn from the people

Task 3
Telecommuting （远程办公）
It’s 8:30, time for John to start work. So he turns on his radio. Then he eats breakfast. As he eats, he
reads his e-mail and reviews his to-do list. Then he sits on the sofa and thinks about an article he needs to
write… Wait a minute! Radio? Breakfast? Sofa? What kind of workplace is this? Well, actually it is John’s
house, and he is a telecommuter---he works at home, communicating with the workplace through the
Internet.
Like John, millions of people --- and their employer --- are finding that telecommuting is a great way
to work. Telecommuters can follow their own schedules. They work in the comfort of their homes, where
they can also look after young children or elderly parents. They save time and money by not traveling to
work. Their employers save, too, because they need less office space and furniture. Studies show that
telecommuters change jobs less often. This saves employers even more money. Telecommuting helps
society, too, by reducing pollution and traffic problems.
Jobs that are suited to telecommuting include writing, design work, computer programming and
accounting（会计）. If a job involves working with information, a telecommuter can probably do it.
61. From the passage we know that John does his job _________.
A. by telephone his office from home h the Internet
62. Which of the following is mentioned as one of the advantages of telecommuting?
can get along well with co- workers. can work on one’s own schedule.
can work for several employers. can enjoy a lot of traveling.
63. The passage tells us that telecommuters change jobs less often and so ________.
can get more work experience will have a longer paid holiday
employers can save more money employers will give them a higher pay
64. The phrase “suited to” (Line 1, Para. 3) means _________.
able for ult for for for
65. The passage is mainly about ________.
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A.a new way to work ’s working day s workplaces Internet

Task 4
Pressure Cooker（压力锅）Safety
When you are cooking with a pressure cooker, you should learn a few common sense（常识）rules:
1. Never leave the cooker unwatched when it is in use.
2. Add sufficient liquid but never past the recommended fill point. Overfilling the cooker may block the
vent pipe (排气孔) and cause the cooker to explode.
3. Set the cooking time. Too much time may overcook the food or too much pressure may build up the
cooker. Too little time will lead to undercooked food.
4. If you are new to pressure cooking, follow the cooking instructions carefully. Heat and time can either
result in a great meal or a ruined one.
5. Never try to force a pressure cooker cover open. Allow the cooker to cool or run it under cool water
before trying to open the cover.
6. Clean the cooker thoroughly after each use. Mild detergent (洗涤剂) and hot water work the best. Do
not use stove ash or sand for they may damage the cooker. The gasket (密封圈) is best cleaned in warm
soapy water and then dried. Store the gasket in the bottom of the pot.
66. According to the first rule, the user should __________.
the cooker under close watch keep the cooker half full
leave the cooker empty turn off the stove
67. According to the second rule, too much liquid in the cooker may result in _________.
A.a ruined meal ooked food
little pressure D.a blocked vent pipe
68. According to the fifth rule, a pressure cooker cover should be opened _________.
soon as the cooking is finished it is still on the stove
force when it is hot it is cooled down
69. According to the instructions, which of the following is TRUE?
gasket should be cleaned thoroughly with cold water.
detergent and hot water can best clean the cooker.
water will often damage the cooker.
can be used to clean the cooker.
70. Which of the following operations may be dangerous?
lling the cooker with food and water.
ng the cooker with detergent.
g the cooker with cold water.
g too little cooking time.

Task 5
Most people buy a lot of gifts just before Christmas. But some people think they buy too much. They
have started a special day called Buy Nothing Day. They don’t want anyone to go shopping on that day.
Buy Nothing Day is November 29. It’s 25 days before Christmas. The idea for Buy Nothing Day started
in Vancouver, British Columbia. Now people all over the United States celebrate Buy Nothing Day. In
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California, parents and children get together to read stories, sing songs and paint pictures. The children talk
about why they don’t need a lot of toys.
This year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, high school students wanted to tell other students about Buy
Nothing Day. They organized a simple dinner to give people information about Buy Nothing Day. They
asked restaurants in the neighborhood to donate (赠送) the food. They made posters (海报) and talked to
other students about it. The dinner was a big success, and many students agreed not to buy anything on
November 29. The students at the high school liked the idea of this new tradition. Next year, they want to
have another dinner to inform more people about Buy Nothing Day!
71. Some people start Buy Nothing Day because they think __________.
A. people need more time to do other things
B. people buy too much gifts for Christmas
C. people can hardly afford to buy a lot of gifts
D. people waste too much time going shopping
72. The idea for Buy Nothing day first started in __________.
A. California B. Albuquerque C. British Columbia D. New Mexico
73. To make Buy Nothing Day more popular, the students in Albuquerque plan to _________.
A. provide free food to more people
B. persuade more restaurants to donate food
C. put up more advertising posters on that day
D. have another dinner to inform more people of the day
74. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Buy Nothing Day has become popular in the United States.
B. Restaurants have a tradition of donating food on holidays
C. Gift shops are expected to be closed on Buy Nothing Day.
D. Children like the idea of Buy Nothing Day.
75. The best title for the passage might be _________.
A. Buy Nothing Day in the U. S. B. The Future of Buy Nothing Day
C. Free Dinners on Buy Nothing day D. Students’ Activities on Buy Nothing Day

51----55 C D B A B 56 ----60 B D B A C 61----65 D B C C A
66 ----70 A D D B A 71----75 B C D A A

Part Ⅲ Translation
76. Mary is the kind of person who always seems to be in a hurry.
A. 玛丽是那种似乎总是匆匆忙忙的人。 B. 玛丽似乎是一直有点儿匆匆忙忙的人。
C. 玛丽似乎一直是急性子的人。 D. 玛丽一直是个急性子的好心人。
77. I have found some articles concerning the effects of drinking.
A. 我已找到一些关于饮酒影响健康的文章。 B. 我找到过一些关心饮酒效果的项目。
C. 我找到过一些与饮酒效果有关的文章。 D. 我发现有些商品与饮酒的效果有关。
78. So loudly did the students play the music that people could hear it out in the street.
A. 学生们如此吵吵闹闹地弹奏音乐，以至于在街上都能听到。
B. 学生们大声地播放音乐，而人们在街上都听到了。
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C. 学生们如此响亮地演奏音乐，以至于外面街上的人们都能听到。
D. 学生们在街上大声地玩音乐，人们听到以后都出去了。
79. Last month I booked a double room in the name of Mr. Brown for a week from the 14th, January.
A. 上个月我以布朗先生的名义预订了一间双人房，为期一周，从1月14日起算。
B. 上个月14日我为布朗先生预订了一间房间，到现在已有一周时间了。
C. 上个月我为布朗先生预订了一个双人间，到1月14日止刚好为期一周。
D. 上个月，布朗先生为我预订了两个房间，到1月14日为止，共一周时间。
80. Two assistants will be required to check reporters’ names when they arrive at the press conference.
A. 两位助手要求记者在到达新闻发布会时通报他们的姓名。
B. 两位助手到达新闻发布会时被记者要求通报他们的姓名。
C. 有两位助手检查记者的姓名并通告他们新闻发布会的时间。
D. 要有两位助手在记者到达新闻发布会时核对他们的姓名。
81. It is reported that air pollution affects rivers and lakes indirectly because it causes acid rain.
A. 据报道，空气污染导致酸雨，因而对河流和湖泊造成间接影响。
B. 据报道，空气污染了河流和湖泊，间接的原因是因为有酸雨。
C. 据报道，空气污染间接来源于河流和湖泊的污染，因为后者会导致酸雨。
D. 据报道，空气污染对河流和湖泊的影响是间接的，因为它的成因是酸雨。
82. We are lucky to have the most up-to-date equipment in our laboratory, with which we can complete our
research in time.
A. 我们很幸运能够拥有最先进的实验室，可以随时用来进行研究。
B. 很幸运，我们及时地找到了从事研究所需要的最完整的资料和设备。
C. 很幸运，我们实验室拥有最先进的设备，可以用来及时完成研究任务。
D. 非常幸运，我们实验室拥有的先进设备最多，能够完成所有的研究任务。
83. All of our four objectives of this trip have been fulfilled, which is more than I had expected.
A. 我们此行四个目标的完成情况比我预期的要好。
B. 我们此行的目标一共有四个，比我预期的还多。
C. 我们此行总共完成了四个目标，比我预期的要多。
D. 我们此行的四个目标均已达到，比我预期的要好。
may use this computer, on condition that you are able to handle it properly so as not to damage it.
A. 这台计算机你可以使用，但如有损坏，你要有条件进行维修。
B. 只要你能正确地使用计算机，不损坏它，你就可以使用。
C. 你可以使用这台计算机，条件是如有损坏，你能维修。
D. 在有条件的情况下你可以使用计算机，千万别损坏它。
85. Most of us grow up taking certain things for granted.
A. 我们大多数人从小到大，把某些事看作是理所当然的。
B. 我们大多数人生出来就把某些事看作是理所当然的。
C. 我们大多数人理所当然会在长大成人的过程中经历某些事。
D. 我们大多数人认为某些事情肯定会发展。
76----80 A A C A D 81 -----85 A C D B A

Part Ⅳ Chinese-English Translation
86. 由于下大雪，旅客们只能在机场等到午夜雪停为止。
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87. 为了集中精力练跳远，他已经放弃了跑步。
88. 他昨晚没能及时完成作业，所以没去看比赛。
89. 在学习讲英语时不要怕被人笑话。
90. 不管天气多冷或多热，我每天坚持练习。

86. Because of heavy snow, the passengers had to wait at the airport until midnight when the snow stopped.
87. In order to focus on long jump, he has given up running.
88. He didn’t finish his homework last night so that he couldn’t go to watch the match.
89. Don’t be afraid of being laughed at when you are learning spoken English.
90. No matter how cold or hot it is, I keep on practicing every day.

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