| 职称英语考试理工类每日一练（2015-11-18） |
| 第1、2、3、4、5题： Graphene's Superstrength Big technology comes in tiny packages. New cell phones and personal computers get smaller every year, which means these electronics require even smaller components on the inside. Engineers are looking for creative ways to build these components, and they've turned their eyes to graphene, a superthin material, made of carbon, that could change the future of electronics. This year's Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov from the University of Manchester, UK. for the discovery of graphene. Graphene isn't just small, it's "the thinnest possible material in this world." says Novoselov. He calls it a "wonder material." It's so thin that you would need to stack about 25,000 sheets just to make a pile as thick as a piece of ordinary white paper. If you were to hold a sheet of graphene in your fingers, you'd have no idea because you wouldn't be able to see it. Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. Every known kind of life contains carbon. Graphene is a sheet of carbon, but only one atom thick. You don't have to look far to find graphene—it's all around you. If you want this high-tech wonderstuff, all you need is a pencil, paper and a little adhesive tape. Use the pencil to shade a small area on the paper, and then apply a small piece of adhesive tape over the area. When you pull up the tape, you'11 see that it pulls up a thin layer of some of the shading from your pencil. That layer is called graphite, one of the softest minerals in the world. Now stick the same piece of tape on another sheet of paper and pull the tape up---there should be an even thinner layer, this time left on the paper. Now imagine that you do this over and over, until you get the thinnest possible layer of material on the paper. This layer would be only one atom thick, and you wouldn't be able to see it. Graphite is made of layers of graphene. So when you get to the thinnest possible layer, you've found graphene. 31. What would change the future of electronics according to engineers? A. Personal computer. B. Big technology. C. Creative ways. D. Graphene. 32. Which of the following statements about graphene is true ? A. It is visible to the human eye. B. It can be used to make paper. C. Finding it demands time and money. D. It is possibly the thinnest material in the world. 33. The word “apply” in paragraph 4 could be used to replaced by A. push. B. Put. C. Find. D. collect. 34. What does the writer tell in the last two paragraph ? A. Significance of the discovery of graphene. B. Development of high-tech wonders. C. An easy way to find graphene. D. Possible applications of graphene. 35. Graphene's super strength lies in the fact that A. it can help to make electronic components smaller. B. it is the thinnest material in the world. C. it consists of graphite，one of the softest materials in the world. D. it helps engineers to produce more sensitive electronic products. |
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| 第6题：It seems that only Mary is eligible for the job． A．prepared B．trained C．guided D．qualified |
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| 第7题： Even in a highly modernized country, manual work is still needed. A physical B mental C natural D hard |
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| 第8题：They are endeavoring to change society as a whole. A.trying B.working C.doing D.making |
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| 第9、10、11、12、13题： 第三篇 Is the Tie a Necessity? Ties, or neckties, have been a symbol of politeness and elegance in Britain for centuries. But the casual Prime Minister Tony Blair has problems with them. Reports suggest that even the civil servants may stop wearing ties. So, are the famously formal British really going to abandon the neckties? Maybe. Last week, the UK's Cabinet Secretary Andrew Turnbull openly welcomed a tieless era. Fie hinted that civil servants would soon be free of the costliest 12 inches of fabric that most men ever buy in their lives. In fact, Blair showed this attitude when he had his first guests to a cocktail party. Many of them were celebrities (知名人士) without ties, which would have been unimaginable even in the recent past. For some more conservative British, the tie is a must for proper appearance. Earlier, Labor leader Jim Callaghan said he would have died rather than have his children seen in public without a tie. For people like Callaghan, the tie was a sign of being complete, of showing respect. Men were supposed to wear a tie when going to church, to work in the office, to a party - almost every social occasion. But today, people have begun to accept a casual style even for formal occasions. The origin of the tie is tricky. It started as something called simply a "band". The term could mean anything around a man's neck. It appeared in finer ways in the 1630s. Frenchmen showed a love of this particular fashion statement. Their neckwear (颈饰) impressed Charles II, the king of England who was exiled (流放) to France at that time. When he returned to England in 1660, he brought this new fashion item along with him. It wasn't, however, until the late 18th century that fancy young men introduced a more colorful, flowing piece of cloth that eventually became known as the tie. Then, clubs, military institutions and schools began to use colored arid patterned ties to indicate the wearer's membership in the late 19th century. After that, the tie became a necessary item of clothing for British gentlemen. But now, even gentlemen are getting tired of ties. Anyway, the day feels a bit easier when you wake up without having to decide which tie suits you and your mood. 41 The tie symbolizes all of tile following except A．respect. B．elegance. C．democracy. D．politeness. 42 Why does Blair sometimes show up in a formal event without a tie? A．Because he wants to make a show. B．Because he wants to attract attention. C．Because he wants to live in a casual way. D．Because ties are costly. 43 Which of the following is NOT a social occasion? A．Going to church. B．Going to work in the office. C．Going to a party. D．Staying at home. 44 Who brought the Frenchmen's neckwear to Britain? A．Charles ii. B．Tony Blair. C．Jim Callaghan. D．Andrew Turnbull. 45 When did British gentlemen begin to wear ties regularly? A．In the 1630s. B．After the late 19th century. C．In 1660. D．In the late 18th century. |
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| 第14、15、16、17、18题：A Trip Every year New Zealanders living in London can be seen loading up Kombi vans and heading off to experience the “classic European holiday”. The trip usually starts in the north of France, after crossing the channel from Dover in England to Calais, driving down through France, over the Pyrenees into Spain, west into Portugal and then across the Continent to Italy and often beyond. There are numerous reasons young New Zealanders take this rite of passage-as well as seeing all the fantastic sights and tasting the delights of Europe's food and wine, it's relatively inexpensive. The Kombi is transport and accommodation all in one, cutting down significantly on costs. There is just one problem. As the Kombis become “antique”, these trips are usually punctuated with numerous roadside sessions as the van sits idle, in no hurry to start, while you swelter in the hot sun. But do not let this deter you. Travelling Europe in your own vehicle means no public transport schedules to cramp your style, the ability to explore the quaint, off-the-beaten-track villages where the “real” locals live, freedom to not have to book accommodation in advance--you can nearly always get a campsite and can load your vehicle with cheap, fantastic regional wines and souvenirs. With these bonuses in mind, here are some suggestions for planning the great Europe road adventure. The key to a pleasurable driving experience is a good navigator and a driver with a cool head. If you do not feel relaxed driving around New Zealand's cities and highways, then you probably will not enjoy driving around Europe. As copilot to the driver, you need to read (and understand) maps, look out for turn-offs-and keep the music playing. Language is not a big problem once a few essential terms are mastered. The biggest challenge is in the cities, where traffic can be chaotic and elaborate one-way systems and narrow, cobbled alleyways can make finding your destination hard work. It can be easier to leave the vehicle on the outskirts of town or in a camping ground and use public transport. This also avoids paying for costly parking. 36 According to the passage, the trip usually starts in __________. A France B England C Spain D Italy 37 The underlined word “Kombi” (Para. 1) most probably means “__________ ”. A the name of the trip B the friend going with you C the brand of the van D the name of a hotel 38 In the sentence “it's relatively inexpensive.” (Para.2), “it” most probably refers __________. A the trip B the transportation C the accommodation D the food and wine 39 What is the biggest trouble? __________ A The Kombis become too old. B Language. C People may not enjoy the driving experience. D Finding one's destination is hard for the busy traffic in cities. 40 What is the nationality of the target readers? __________ A New Zealand. B England. C France. D Spain. |
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| 第19题：The po1ar regions are genera11y covered with ice and snow. A areas B rocks C mountains D seas |
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| 第20题： He shifted his position a little, in order to alleviate the pain in hisleg. A. control B. ease C. experience D. suffer |
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| 第21题： Jack consumes a pound of cheese a day。 A eats B drinks C buys D produces |
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| 第22题：The pair of trousers has diminished after washing. A.shivered B.shrunk C.slimmed D.shortened |
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