later. She had broken the record to India by two days. Over Burma she ran into a monsoon, and was able to save herself only by landing on a football field. She finally reached Australia. The plane propeller had been broken during her last landing, and she had to crash land. But Amy had proved that she could fly — and that a woman could do almost anything she really put her mind to.
Amy Johnson later married the pilot who had come to her rescue in Australia. 46. Amy was poorly paid as she_____.
A. didn’t type well B. was too enthusiastic C. didn’t try her best D. wanted to be a pilot 47. Amy had to crash-land because____.
A. there was something wrong with her plane B. there was no airport for her to land C. she ran out of gasoline D. she felt dizzy 48. Amy had broken the record to India when she arrived there_____.
A. in two days B. in less than two days C. in less than six days D. in more than six days 49. That Amy married the pilot was simply because_____.
A. she loved him B. she was saved by him C. they fell in love at first sight D. they were both pilots 50. Amy’s teachers didn’t like her because______.
A. she was ambitious B. she played football well C. she impressed them deeply D. she didn’t act as a girl
Passage3
Dear Sirs,
I am very happy to apply for the position of secretary , which you advertised in China Daily of December 10, 2008.
I have been working as a secretary at a college office. Because I am the only secretary in the office, it is necessary for me to work quickly and efficiently and to be flexible in my daily work. Professors value my work and my ability to met their needs.
Although I am happy now, I feel that my promotion(晋升)is limited here, and I would like to have a more challenging job. Therefore, I enrolled(参加) in a program to expand my knowledge of international business affairs. Now, both my English and Chinese have been improved and I am ready to begin working as a bilingual secretary in an international company like yours, and I believe I can be a great help to your firm.
The enclosed resume gives further details of my qualifications, and I would appreciated it if you
could give me an opportunity to have an interview. I am looking forward to receiving your call at 62428866 or please use the enclosed pre-paid postcard to send me your reply. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Faithfully Yours, Mary Lee 51. The writer wants to change her job because _______. A. she has difficulty handling her daily work efficiently B. she can hardly get a chance to be promoted C. she finds her present job too challenging D. she is tired of her duties at the college
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52. In order to prepare herself for a more satisfactory job, the writer ______.
A. has taken part in a special business program B. tries to get the professors’ high praises C. has worked much harder on her job D. has to prove herself to be efficient
53. A bilingual secretary (Line 4, Para. 3) differs from other secretaries in that he or she can _______. A. operate a computer B. do the job efficiently C. speak two languages D. write official documents 54. The writer of the letter enclosed a pre-paid postcard to ______.
A. request a written reply B. make an appointment C. got more information D. express her thanks 55. By sending this letter, the writer expected to ______.
A. draw the attention of the company B. get an opportunity for an interview
C. apply for a suitable position in China Daily D. obtain more information about the company
Passage4
―The Internet is re-drawing the media landscape and will continue to do so for decades to come, but traditional media will not be left out of the picture‖, argue two journalism professors from University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Ed Mullins, chairman of the Journalism Department, and Jim Stovall, the founder of Dateline Alabama, the news website of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, agree that the future of the web is still a mystery, but in the near future, it will serve more as a helpmate to traditional media.
―Nobody knows where the Web is taking us, but when it comes to journalism, old media will be dominant players in the new media game,‖ Mullins believes. ―Some rating services report that most Americans go to sites operated by old-line media when looking for news on the web.‖
Just as national old media dominate the Web at that level, local old media run mostly by newspapers and, to a lesser degree, by television stations dominate those markets. Is there a pattern here? Mullins and Stovall suggest that ―At least in the first decade of the Web, newspaper companies dominate Web journalism, because they specialize in news, and that gives them an advantage. Most readers browse through the websites for news and e-mail, a form of person-to-person news, especially in the form of chatting.‖
The reason for newspapers’ dominance in web journalism, Stovall points out, is that they have the biggest investment in news. ―The Birmingham News, for example, with about 175 positions, has more journalists on its payroll than all of the state’s broadcast, cable, and Web-only entities combined.‖ 56. The following proves that old media still dominate Web journalism except_____________. A. people prefer traditional media when looking for news
B. old media have the most important position in local markets C. newspaper companies have more control in Web journalism D. few people go to websites to get news
57. Traditional media dominate web journalism because___________.
A. news and advertising are their only business B. they invest more money in news C. web companies dare not compete with them D. they enjoy privileges in journalism 58. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Internet Won’t Eliminate Print Media. B. Internet Challenges Traditional Media. C. Looking For News on the Web. D. Journalism Should Be Dominated by Web. 59. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of traditional media?
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A. Negative. B. Critical. C. Concerned. D. Optimistic. 60. What role does the Internet play in journalism according to paragraph 1?
A. It dominates the media market. B. It is likely to threaten the future of traditional media. C. It becomes a helpful partner of print media. D. It revolutionizes journalism.
Part IV Writing (20 points)
Directions: For this part, you are required to write a composition on the topic Environmental protection. You should write no less than 80-100 words.
1) 今天环境问题日益重要
2) 人类在环境保护方面已取得很大的进步 3) 仍然采取更多措施解决这一问题
Part V Choose the TWO passages and translate them into Chinese ( 20 points )
Passage 1
Journal and antifriction bearings are the two general types of bearings in existence．Journal bearings operate with sliding contact，whereas antifriction bearings operate under predominantly rolling contact．The amount of sliding friction in journal bearings depends on the surface finishes，materials，sliding velocities，and type of lubricant used．The principal motion-retarding effect in antifriction bearings is called rolling resistance rather than rolling friction．This is so because the resistance to motion is essentially due to the deformation of the rolling elements and，hence，is not a sliding phenomenon． Passage 2
Advantages of belt drive are：They are simple．They are economical. Parallel shafts are not required．Overload and jam protection are provided．Noise and vibration are damped out．Machinery life is prolonged because load fluctuations are cushioned (shock-absorbed). They are lubrication-free. They require only low maintenance．They are highly efficient (90～98％，usually 95％)．Some misalignment is tolerable．They are very economical when shafts are separated by large distances. Clutch action may be obtained by relieving belt tension. Variable speeds may bee conomically obtained by step or tapered pulleys． Passage 3
Mechanical properties are measures of how materials behave under applied loads．Another way of saying this is how strong is a metal when it comes in contact with one or more forces. If you know the strength properties of a metal, you can build a structure that is safe and sound. Hence strength is the ability of a metal to withstand loads (forces) without breaking down.
Strength properties are commonly referred to as tensile strength，bending strength，compressive strength，torsional strength，shear strength，fatigue strength and impact strength．
Passage 4
Engineering drawing is a graphical language used by engineers and other technical personnel associated with the engineering profession. The purpose of engineering drawing is to convey graphically the ideas and information necessary for the construction or analysis of machines ,structures，or systems. In colleges and universities，engineering drawing is usually treated in courses with titles like Engineering
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Graphics．Sometimes these courses include other topics，such as computer graphics and nomography. Passage 5
The steel & slag calculation determines the weight and composition of the steel and slag based on the materials that are charged into the furnace of just prepared or foreseen to be charged. During the EAF process the steel & slag calculation is started whenever materials charging, or injection, or o2-blowing are started into the furnace, beginning with the first scrap basket. Now the calculation is always based on the current condition of steel and slag in the and on the materials that have actually been charged under consideration of all possible chemical reactions during whole process.
Passage 6
Ohmmeter is used to measure resistance. Batteries located in the meter case furnish the power for its operation.
It is very important to be sure that the circuit or component is disconnected from its regular power source before connecting the meter. Connecting an ohmmeter to a circuit which has not been deenergized can result in damage to the meter and possible injury to the user.
The ohmmeter scale is designed to be read in the direction opposite to other meters. When the meter circuit is open the indicating needle should point to infinity. The needle can be aligned with the infinity mark by turning the adjustment screw
Passage 7
Alloy Steels：Plain carbon steels are made up primarily of iron and carbon, while alloy steels include these same elements with many other elemental additions．The purpose of alloying steel is either to enhance the material’s physical properties or its ultimate manufacturability．The physical property enhancements include improved toughness-tensile strength, hardenability，(the relative ease with which a higher hardness level can be attained) , ductility and wear resistance．The use of alloying elements can alter the final grain size of a heat-treated steel，which often results in a lower machinability rating of the final product．The primary types of alloyed steel are：nickel，chromium， manganese， vanadium，molybdenum, chrome-nickel, chrome-vanadium, chrome-molybdenum, and nickel-molybdenum. Passage 8
The three main types of arc welding processes used today are shielded meta1-arc welding，gas tungsten-arc welding，and gas metal-arc welding．Shielded metal-arc welders perform their skill by first striking an arc at the starting point of a weld and maintaining this electric arc to fuse the metal joints．The molten metal from the tip of the electrode is then deposited in the joint，together with the molten metal of the edges，and solidifies to form a sound and uniform connection. The arc welding operator is expected to select the proper electrodes for the job or be able to follow instructions as stated in the job specifications，to read welding symbols，and to weld any type of joint using the technique required.
太钢英语二级强化练习题（2）
(答题写在答题纸上 否则无效)
姓名_____ ____ 单位_____ ____ 准考证号_____ ____
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考试时间：150分钟 满分120分
Part I Listening Comprehension （20 points）
第一部分 听力理解
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的[A]、[B]、[C]三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例如，你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is? W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen. 请看选项：
How much is the shirt ?
[A] ￡19.50. [B] ￡9.15. [C] ￡9.18. 衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以应选择B项，并在试卷上将其标出。 Answer: [A] [B] [C]
1. When should Jane go to see Professor White?
A. At 9:00 B. At 10:00 C. At 11:00 2. What did Eva do this afternoon?
A. She had an English class B. She had a history class C. She didn’t have any class 3. What does the man mean?
A. The woman should stay at home B. The woman should go to the library
C. The woman should tell her neighbor to stop making noise 4. Which T-shirt would the woman like to buy?
A. The green one B. The red one C. The white one 5. Where is the woman now?
A. In New York B. In Chicago C. In California 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的[A]、[B]、[C]三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. What is wrong with the man?
A. He overslept again B. He couldn’t tell the truth to the woman C. He failed the exam again 7. Why didn’t the man pass the exam? A. He did not make full preparations
B. He helped someone cheat in the exam C. He overslept
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. What does the woman want to do?
A. To find out the best way to New York
B. To find out information on traveling by bus
C. To find out the cheapest way to get to New York
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