Migrant workers
In the past twenty years, there has been an increasing tendency for workers to move from one country to another. ___1____ some newly independent countries have understandably restricted most jobs to local people, others have attracted and welcomed migrant workers. This is particularly the case in the Middle East, __2__ increased oil incomes have enabled many countries to __3___ outsiders to improve local facilities. ___4___ the Middle East has attracted oil-workers from the U.S.A. and Europe. It has brought in construction workers and technicians from many countries, ___5___ South Korea and Japan.
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2012年職稱英語沖刺備考 職稱英語資料中心 免費(fèi)下載 [答疑]2012年職稱英語考試在線答疑活動 [動態(tài)]2012年職稱英語準(zhǔn)考證下載入口匯總 [備考]2012職稱英語考試臨場發(fā)揮技巧總結(jié) [備考]2012年職稱英語考試考前注意事項(xiàng) [資料]2012職稱英語考前沖刺每日一練精選 [資料]2012年中石油職稱英語考試題型分析 In view of the difficult living and working conditions in the Middle East, it is not __6__ that the pay is high to attract suitable workers. Many engineers and technicians can earn at least __7___ money in the Middle East as they can in their own country, and this is a major attraction. An allied benefit is the low taxation or complete lack of it. This increases the net amount of pay received by visiting workers and is very popular with them. Sometimes a disadvantage has a compensating advantage. __8__, the difficult living conditions often lead to increased friendship when workers have to depend on each other ___9___ safety and comfort. ___10__, many migrant workers can save large sums of money partly __11__ the lack of entertainment facilities. The work is often complex and full of problems but this merely presents greater challenge to engineers who prefer to find solutions __12__ problems rather than do routine work in their home country. One major problem which __13__ migrant workers in the Middle East is that their jobs are temporary ones. They are nearly always on contract, so it is not easy for them to plan ahead with great confidence. This is to be expected since no country welcomes a large number of foreign workers as permanent residents. __14__, migrant workers accept this disadvantage, along with others, because of the ___15__ financial benefits which they receive. 練習(xí)： 1.A)As B)Since C)While D)Although 2.A)which B)where C)when D)there 3.A)call in B)call off C)call up D)call on 4.A)But B)Moreover C)Besides D)Thus 5.A)include B)includes C)including D)included 6.A)surprised B)surprisingly C)surprise D)surprising 7.A)twice as much B)twice as many C)as much as twice D)as many as twice 8.A)Similarly B)As a result C)For example D)Anyway 9.A)with B)for C)about D)in 10.A)On the contrary B)In a similar way C)On the other hand D)Consequently 11.A)because of B)on C)because D)with 12.A)in B)about C)for D)to 13.A)effects B)affects C)detects D)reflects 14.A)In case B)In all cases C)In a case D)In any case 15.A)considerable B)considerate C)considered D)considering 1.文章標(biāo)題分析Migrant workers(移民工人) 補(bǔ)充： immigrant: adj. 移入的，遷入的, 移民的，僑民的 ; n. 移民，僑民 e.g. Immigrants cant work in the United States without a permit. 在美國如果沒有許可證,移民就不能工作。 In the past twenty years, there has been an increasing tendency for workers to move from one country to another. (幫助解析文章主題) 1.A)As B)Since C)While D)Although ___1____ some newly independent countries have understandably restricted most jobs to local people, others have attracted and welcomed migrant workers. C. 分析：備選項(xiàng)是連詞注意分句之間句意。 補(bǔ)充： Restrict: vt. vt. 限制于;限定于 e.g. He restricted himself to two cigarettes a day 限制每天吸兩枝香煙(香煙僅限每天兩根) 2.A)which B)where C)when D)there 3.A)call in B)call off C)call up D)call on This is particularly the case in the Middle East, __2__ increased oil incomes have enabled many countries to __3___ outsiders to improve local facilities. B. 分析：備選項(xiàng)是連詞注意分句之間句意。 A. 分析：備選項(xiàng)是短語，注意利用組成短語的各成分的基本詞義判斷短語的含義。 call in v.召集, 召來, 來訪 call up v.召喚, 使想起, 提出, 打電話給 call on v.號召, 呼吁, 邀請, 訪問 4.A)But B)Moreover C)Besides D)Thus ___4___ the Middle East has attracted oil-workers from the U.S.A. and Europe. D. 分析：備選項(xiàng)有連詞，有副詞時注意分句之間的邏輯關(guān)系。 5.A)include B)includes C)including D)included It has brought in construction workers and technicians from many countries, ___5___ South Korea and Japan. C. 分析：備選項(xiàng)都是同一詞時，從語法搭配的角度考察答案選項(xiàng)。 6.A)surprised B)surprisingly C)surprise D)surprising In view of the difficult living and working conditions in the Middle East, it is not __6__ that the pay is high to attract suitable workers. D. 分析：備選項(xiàng)都是同一詞時，從語法搭配的角度考察答案選項(xiàng)。 7.A)twice as much B)twice as many C)as much as twice D)as many as twice Many engineers and technicians can earn at least __7___ money in the Middle East as they can in their own country, and this is a major attraction. A.分析：備選項(xiàng)中有修飾可數(shù)名詞的結(jié)構(gòu)或修飾不可數(shù)名詞的結(jié)構(gòu)時，注意從可數(shù)/不可數(shù)的角度選擇答案。 表示倍數(shù)結(jié)構(gòu)：表示倍數(shù)的詞(如：twice, triple) + as much/many… as ../是。。的。。倍 比較： He took double of what the other children did. (double n二倍;加倍) 他所拿的兩倍于其他小孩。 This tree is one time taller than that one. 這棵樹比那棵樹高一倍。 An allied benefit is the low taxation or complete lack of it. This increases the net amount of pay received by visiting workers and is very popular with them. Sometimes a disadvantage has a compensating advantage. Net. adj. 凈的;純的 e.g. net profit 純利 8.A)Similarly B)As a result C)For example D)Anyway 9.A)with B)for C)about D)in __8__, the difficult living conditions often lead to increased friendship when workers have to depend on each other ___9___ safety and comfort. C.分析：利用上下句的邏輯關(guān)系選擇答案。 Anyway adv. 無論如何; 總得; 反正(=anyhow); 到底; 究竟; E,g. She told me to do the job anyway I wanted. 她告訴我用我喜歡的任何方式做那項(xiàng)工作。 e.g. How old are you anyway? 你到底多大歲數(shù)? B.分析：該題考察介詞的常見詞義。遇到考察介詞時，注意借助介詞搭配特點(diǎn)和介詞的基本含義解題。 10.A)On the contrary B)In a similar way C)On the other hand D)Consequently 11.A)because of B)on C)because D)with ___10__, many migrant workers can save large sums of money partly __11__ the lack of entertainment facilities. B.分析：該題考察上下文邏輯發(fā)展。 A.分析：注意利用備選項(xiàng)的特點(diǎn)判斷答案方向。因?yàn)锳和C最有關(guān)系，所以重點(diǎn)考察。 12.A)in B)about C)for D)to The work is often complex and full of problems but this merely presents greater challenge to engineers who prefer to find solutions __12__ problems rather than do routine work in their home country. D.分析：備選項(xiàng)是介詞時注意考慮習(xí)慣搭配。 Prefer vt(常與to連用)更喜歡;寧愿 e.g. prefer coffee to tea 喜歡咖啡勝過茶 rather: adv. (常與than連用)更 e.g. These shoes are comfortable rather than pretty. 這雙鞋不好看，但是舒服。 Comp:. We would rather receive money than the usual gifts. 我們寧可接受錢而不希望受到通常的禮物。 13.A)effects B)affects C)detects D)reflects One major problem which __13__ migrant workers in the Middle East is that their jobs are temporary ones. B.分析：注意利用備選項(xiàng)的特點(diǎn)判斷答案方向。A和B在詞義上相關(guān)，所以重點(diǎn)考察。 They are nearly always on contract, so it is not easy for them to plan ahead with great confidence. This is to be expected since no country welcomes a large number of foreign workers as permanent residents. 14.A)In case B)In all cases C)In a case D)In any case 15.A)considerable B)considerate C)considered D)considering __14__, migrant workers accept this disadvantage, along with others, because of the ___15__ financial benefits which they receive. D. 分析：該題考察同一單詞構(gòu)成短語的語意。 in any case adv.無論如何 比較：in any event 無論如何 in case 以防;可能;倘若 e.g. Take a hat with you in case the sun is very hot. 倘若太陽很利害，你就把帽子戴上。 in case of 如果;萬一 e.g. In case of rain they cant go. 萬一下雨，他們就不能去了。 A. 分析：該題考察與同一單詞相關(guān)的詞匯用法和詞義的辨別。 Considerable adj.相當(dāng)大(或多)的, 值得考慮的, 相當(dāng)可觀的 Synonyms: great, important, much, significant (A級詞匯)Considerate adj.考慮周到的 Synonyms: kind, sympathetic, thoughtful 責(zé)任編輯：zhangna
2012年職稱英語沖刺備考 職稱英語資料中心 免費(fèi)下載 [答疑]2012年職稱英語考試在線答疑活動 [動態(tài)]2012年職稱英語準(zhǔn)考證下載入口匯總 [備考]2012職稱英語考試臨場發(fā)揮技巧總結(jié) [備考]2012年職稱英語考試考前注意事項(xiàng) [資料]2012職稱英語考前沖刺每日一練精選 [資料]2012年中石油職稱英語考試題型分析 In view of the difficult living and working conditions in the Middle East, it is not __6__ that the pay is high to attract suitable workers. Many engineers and technicians can earn at least __7___ money in the Middle East as they can in their own country, and this is a major attraction. An allied benefit is the low taxation or complete lack of it. This increases the net amount of pay received by visiting workers and is very popular with them. Sometimes a disadvantage has a compensating advantage. __8__, the difficult living conditions often lead to increased friendship when workers have to depend on each other ___9___ safety and comfort. ___10__, many migrant workers can save large sums of money partly __11__ the lack of entertainment facilities. The work is often complex and full of problems but this merely presents greater challenge to engineers who prefer to find solutions __12__ problems rather than do routine work in their home country. One major problem which __13__ migrant workers in the Middle East is that their jobs are temporary ones. They are nearly always on contract, so it is not easy for them to plan ahead with great confidence. This is to be expected since no country welcomes a large number of foreign workers as permanent residents. __14__, migrant workers accept this disadvantage, along with others, because of the ___15__ financial benefits which they receive. 練習(xí)： 1.A)As B)Since C)While D)Although 2.A)which B)where C)when D)there 3.A)call in B)call off C)call up D)call on 4.A)But B)Moreover C)Besides D)Thus 5.A)include B)includes C)including D)included 6.A)surprised B)surprisingly C)surprise D)surprising 7.A)twice as much B)twice as many C)as much as twice D)as many as twice 8.A)Similarly B)As a result C)For example D)Anyway 9.A)with B)for C)about D)in 10.A)On the contrary B)In a similar way C)On the other hand D)Consequently 11.A)because of B)on C)because D)with 12.A)in B)about C)for D)to 13.A)effects B)affects C)detects D)reflects 14.A)In case B)In all cases C)In a case D)In any case 15.A)considerable B)considerate C)considered D)considering 1.文章標(biāo)題分析Migrant workers(移民工人) 補(bǔ)充： immigrant: adj. 移入的，遷入的, 移民的，僑民的 ; n. 移民，僑民 e.g. Immigrants cant work in the United States without a permit. 在美國如果沒有許可證,移民就不能工作。 In the past twenty years, there has been an increasing tendency for workers to move from one country to another. (幫助解析文章主題) 1.A)As B)Since C)While D)Although ___1____ some newly independent countries have understandably restricted most jobs to local people, others have attracted and welcomed migrant workers. C. 分析：備選項(xiàng)是連詞注意分句之間句意。 補(bǔ)充： Restrict: vt. vt. 限制于;限定于 e.g. He restricted himself to two cigarettes a day 限制每天吸兩枝香煙(香煙僅限每天兩根) 2.A)which B)where C)when D)there 3.A)call in B)call off C)call up D)call on This is particularly the case in the Middle East, __2__ increased oil incomes have enabled many countries to __3___ outsiders to improve local facilities. B. 分析：備選項(xiàng)是連詞注意分句之間句意。 A. 分析：備選項(xiàng)是短語，注意利用組成短語的各成分的基本詞義判斷短語的含義。 call in v.召集, 召來, 來訪 call up v.召喚, 使想起, 提出, 打電話給 call on v.號召, 呼吁, 邀請, 訪問 4.A)But B)Moreover C)Besides D)Thus ___4___ the Middle East has attracted oil-workers from the U.S.A. and Europe. D. 分析：備選項(xiàng)有連詞，有副詞時注意分句之間的邏輯關(guān)系。 5.A)include B)includes C)including D)included It has brought in construction workers and technicians from many countries, ___5___ South Korea and Japan. C. 分析：備選項(xiàng)都是同一詞時，從語法搭配的角度考察答案選項(xiàng)。 6.A)surprised B)surprisingly C)surprise D)surprising In view of the difficult living and working conditions in the Middle East, it is not __6__ that the pay is high to attract suitable workers. D. 分析：備選項(xiàng)都是同一詞時，從語法搭配的角度考察答案選項(xiàng)。 7.A)twice as much B)twice as many C)as much as twice D)as many as twice Many engineers and technicians can earn at least __7___ money in the Middle East as they can in their own country, and this is a major attraction. A.分析：備選項(xiàng)中有修飾可數(shù)名詞的結(jié)構(gòu)或修飾不可數(shù)名詞的結(jié)構(gòu)時，注意從可數(shù)/不可數(shù)的角度選擇答案。 表示倍數(shù)結(jié)構(gòu)：表示倍數(shù)的詞(如：twice, triple) + as much/many… as ../是。。的。。倍 比較： He took double of what the other children did. (double n二倍;加倍) 他所拿的兩倍于其他小孩。 This tree is one time taller than that one. 這棵樹比那棵樹高一倍。 An allied benefit is the low taxation or complete lack of it. This increases the net amount of pay received by visiting workers and is very popular with them. Sometimes a disadvantage has a compensating advantage. Net. adj. 凈的;純的 e.g. net profit 純利 8.A)Similarly B)As a result C)For example D)Anyway 9.A)with B)for C)about D)in __8__, the difficult living conditions often lead to increased friendship when workers have to depend on each other ___9___ safety and comfort. C.分析：利用上下句的邏輯關(guān)系選擇答案。 Anyway adv. 無論如何; 總得; 反正(=anyhow); 到底; 究竟; E,g. She told me to do the job anyway I wanted. 她告訴我用我喜歡的任何方式做那項(xiàng)工作。 e.g. How old are you anyway? 你到底多大歲數(shù)? B.分析：該題考察介詞的常見詞義。遇到考察介詞時，注意借助介詞搭配特點(diǎn)和介詞的基本含義解題。 10.A)On the contrary B)In a similar way C)On the other hand D)Consequently 11.A)because of B)on C)because D)with ___10__, many migrant workers can save large sums of money partly __11__ the lack of entertainment facilities. B.分析：該題考察上下文邏輯發(fā)展。 A.分析：注意利用備選項(xiàng)的特點(diǎn)判斷答案方向。因?yàn)锳和C最有關(guān)系，所以重點(diǎn)考察。 12.A)in B)about C)for D)to The work is often complex and full of problems but this merely presents greater challenge to engineers who prefer to find solutions __12__ problems rather than do routine work in their home country. D.分析：備選項(xiàng)是介詞時注意考慮習(xí)慣搭配。 Prefer vt(常與to連用)更喜歡;寧愿 e.g. prefer coffee to tea 喜歡咖啡勝過茶 rather: adv. (常與than連用)更 e.g. These shoes are comfortable rather than pretty. 這雙鞋不好看，但是舒服。 Comp:. We would rather receive money than the usual gifts. 我們寧可接受錢而不希望受到通常的禮物。 13.A)effects B)affects C)detects D)reflects One major problem which __13__ migrant workers in the Middle East is that their jobs are temporary ones. B.分析：注意利用備選項(xiàng)的特點(diǎn)判斷答案方向。A和B在詞義上相關(guān)，所以重點(diǎn)考察。 They are nearly always on contract, so it is not easy for them to plan ahead with great confidence. This is to be expected since no country welcomes a large number of foreign workers as permanent residents. 14.A)In case B)In all cases C)In a case D)In any case 15.A)considerable B)considerate C)considered D)considering __14__, migrant workers accept this disadvantage, along with others, because of the ___15__ financial benefits which they receive. D. 分析：該題考察同一單詞構(gòu)成短語的語意。 in any case adv.無論如何 比較：in any event 無論如何 in case 以防;可能;倘若 e.g. Take a hat with you in case the sun is very hot. 倘若太陽很利害，你就把帽子戴上。 in case of 如果;萬一 e.g. In case of rain they cant go. 萬一下雨，他們就不能去了。 A. 分析：該題考察與同一單詞相關(guān)的詞匯用法和詞義的辨別。 Considerable adj.相當(dāng)大(或多)的, 值得考慮的, 相當(dāng)可觀的 Synonyms: great, important, much, significant (A級詞匯)Considerate adj.考慮周到的 Synonyms: kind, sympathetic, thoughtful 責(zé)任編輯：zhangna