job in which you have no interest, for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents and ultimately make you an emotional wreck (受到严重伤害的人) and a bitter person. 31.The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that they__________.
A. have ruined their talents B. have taken on an unsuitable job
C. think of nothing but their salary D. are not aware of their own potential
32..The difficulty in choosing a suitable job lies mainly in that_____. A. much competition has to be faced B. many employees have no working experience
C. the young people only care about how much they can earn D. schools fail to offer students appropriate vocational guidance
33. Which of the following statements is most important according to the passage?
A. Your job must suit your interest. B. Your job must set a pattern of life.
C. Your job must offer you a high salary. D. Your job must not ruin your talents.
34. The best title for this passage would be____.
A. What Can A Good Job Offer B. Earning A Living C. Correct Attitude On Job-hunting D. How To Choose A Job
35. The word “pathetic” in Paragraph 3 most probably means____. A. Splendid B. Miserable C. Disgusted D. Touching Part Four Translation (10 minutes; 15 points, three points for each) 36. It’s better to take your time at this job than to hurry and make mistakes.
A.找工作不能太急，只能慢慢来。 B.工作不能太急，否则容易出错。
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C.干活最好慢点，不要匆忙，免得出错。
D.做好多花点时间在工作上，免得忙中出错。
37. We are obliged to thank you for your kind attention in this matter. A. 我们非常感谢你们对此事的注意。 B. 不胜感激贵方对此事的关照。 C. 我们被迫表达了对贵方的谢意。 D. 万分感谢在此事上贵方的投入。
38. I am sure that chances are in favor of those who are always ready. A. 我确信机会赞成没有时刻准备的人。 B. 我确信机会属于时刻准备的人。
C. 我确信机会总是赞成经常准备的人。 D. 我确信机会对总是准备的人有恩惠。
39. The mechanical energy can be changed back into electrical energy by means of a generator.
A. 通过发电机这种途径可以将机械能转化为电能。 B. 利用发电机可以把机械能再转变成电能。 C. 借助于发电机可以把机械能返回电能。
D. 使用发电机这个方法能将产生的能量还原成电。
40. The young people today are beyond my comprehension. A. 现在的年轻人超出我的综合判断。 B. 现代年轻人比我的理解能力强。 C. 当今的年轻人理解不了我。 D. 我真弄不懂当今的年轻人。
Part Five Writing (15 minutes; 20points)
作文：
Note.代李梅写一张约见的便条，告诉高先生次日上午10：00左右李梅将打电话到他办公室讨论合作项目。时间为3月8日。 Words for reference: 合作项目 cooperation
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2016合师公共课英语真题（含答案）
