2011英语六级模拟试卷及解析之三(6)

languages. A similar problem was identified in other English-speaking countries, notably the USA, Australia and New Zealand. And non-English speaking countries were by no means exempt--although the widespread use of English as an alternative language made them less open to the charge of insularity。
　　The criticism and publicity given to this problem since the 1960s seems to have greatly improved the situation. Industrial training schemes have promoted an increase in linguistic and cultural awareness. Many firms now have their own translation services. Some firms run part-time language courses in the languages of the countries with which they are most involved; some produce their own technical glossaries, to ensure consistency when material is being translated. It is now much more readily appreciated that marketing efforts can be delayed, damaged or disrupted by a failure to take account of the linguistic needs of the customer。
　　47. Language problems may come to the attention of the public when they have ______ such as fatal accidents or social problems。
　　48. What can we infer about American doctors from the case of the poisonous mushrooms?
　　49. Evidence of the extent of the language barrier can be gained from ______ of materials used by scientists such as books and periodicals。
　　50. An example of British linguistic insularity is the use of English for materials such as ______。
　　51. What ways have been used by the British companies to solve the problem of language barrier since the 1960s?
　　Section B
　　Passage One
　　On the last shopping day before Christmas, stores across the United States were busy but not jam-packed as shoppers scrambled for last-minute gifts, even though some refused to admit it. At Boston's Copley Mall, a small crowd gathered outside the main entrance of luxury department store Neiman Marcus, but no one waiting for the store to open would admit to