Directions:
In Section A, you
will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,
a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the
questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the
question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide
which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. At the post office. B.
At the movie theatre.
C. At the candy store. D.
At the McDonald’s.
2. A. A mechanic. B. An
electrician. C.
A secretary. D.
A surgeon.
3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D.
To the school.
4. A. She can use his car. B.
She can get her car fixed.
C. She needs to get a license. D.
She can hire a car.
5. A. Sunny and warm. B.
Rainy and cold.
C. Sunny but cold. D.
Rainy but warm.
6. A. The offices all look the
same. B.
Every office needs a waste bin.
C. Too much paper has been wasted. D.
The man uses most paper in his office.
7. A. An annoying dog. B.
Their neighbor.
C. The flower garden. D.
Mrs. Gorham.
8. A. He does not feel thirsty
at all. B.
He needs to go back to get money.
C. He can’t get anything to drink now. D. They must hurry home.
9. A. Mark made some trouble
with Bobby. B.
Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.
C. Mr. Allen was Bobby’s class teacher. D. Mark was Bobby’s elder
bother.
10. A. Internet surfing. B.
Stock exchanging.
C. Mountain climbing. D.
Job hunting.
Section
B
Directions:
In Section B, you
will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of
the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken
only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your
paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have
heard.
Questions
11 through
13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays.
C. On
Wednesdays and Thursdays. D.
On Tuesdays and Fridays.
12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C.
Once a month. D.
Twice a month.
13. A. Classroom tests. B.
Attendance rate.
C. Research papers. D.
Final exam.
Questions
14 through
16 are
based on the following passage.
14. A. Parents. B.
Teachers. C.
Experts. D.
Businessmen.
15. A. Maintain a savings account. B.
Visit the bank regularly.
C. Hire a
personal accountant. D.
Manage his own money.
16. A. The current economic situation has a negative
influence on America.
B. Parent-child
communication on financial matters must be open.
C. Teens
should learn to handle money matters well on their own.
D. Financial
managers are most needed during the economic crisis.
Section
C
Directions: In Section C, you
will hear two
longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each
conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the
information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following
conversation.
A Break-in
Name:
Mrs. Jenkins
Time:
Between 12:00 and ____(17)______
Lost belongings:
____(18)_____ (Value: 800
dollars)
Cash
(Value: ____(19)____ dollars)
Other
information:
The husband is on a trip to ____(20)_____
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are
based on the following conversation.
What is
the survey mainly about?
It’s on
_____(21)______.
Which
two sports are most favored?
____(22)______.
What
does the woman decide to do?
To
expand their line of _____(23)______ and come up with a better slogan.
What
does the result say about older customers?
They
are more _____(24)______ about staying fit.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions:
Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the
sentence.
25. With the guide leading the way, the visitors were
able to travel through the forest _____ foot.
A.
by B.
on C.
in D.
with
26. Knowing the meaning of a word is one thing; yet
using it both grammatically and communicatively properly is quite ______.
A. much
B.
many C. little
D. another
27. Many introduced plants ______ be
cultivated in special soils for some time before they are transplanted in the
field, otherwise they won’t survive.
A. must B.
might C. could D.
would
28. --- John, tell me the truth. When did you tell Bill
the assignments?
---
The moment he ______ back home.
A.
came
B. come
C. comes
D. will come
29. Indeed the best leading actor has read a lot of
books, but the best supporting actress has read no ______.
A. more
B.
few
C. less
D. little
30. Yesterday evening the board had a discussion
regarding ______ they should set up more scholarships to meet the increasing demands.
A.
what
B.
whether
C. that
D. who
31. As the visiting prime minister puts, China’s
influence in the world will continue to strengthen ______ its economy grows.
A.
although
B. until
C. as
D. before
32. Hours of
playing violent video games can affect the way the brain works, ______ damage
to certain cells of brain and slowing brain activity.
A.
to cause B.
causing C.
cause D.
caused
33. Although the causes of cancer ______, we do not yet
have any practical way to prevent it.
A.
are being uncovered B.
have been uncovering
C.
are uncovering D.
have uncovered
34. It is generally accepted that Chinese were the
earliest ______ football while the Europeans established the modern rules for
football.
A.
played
B.
playing C.
to play
D. having played
35. From the photographs ______ from the satellites,
scientists are learning things about the earth they have never known before.
A. to sent B.
to be send C.
sending D.
sent
36. There is little doubt _____ you will be able to
judge truth and error if you have confidence in yourself.
A. that B. who
C. when
D. if
37. The newly concluded National People’s Congress has
passed a package of economic policies _____ 8% of yearly economic growth.
A.
target
B.
to target C. targeting D. targeted
38. Hardly______ aware that the lion was approaching her
before her dog began to bark.
A.
she was
B.
would she C. would she be D. was she
39. The government has revised the budget, 5% of______
will be used to help develop the medium and small sized enterprises.
A.
that
B.
whose
C. which
D. as
40. The scientists are trying to find out what ______
caused the dolphins to strand themselves, a strange animal behavior hard to understand.
A. was it that B.
that was that C. was that which D. it was that
Section
B
Directions:
Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be
used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
If you are ever
lucky to be invited to a formal dinner party in Paris, remember that the French have their
own way of doing things, and that even your finest manners may not be “correct”
by French custom. For example, if you think showing up without delay at the
time given on the invitation, armed with gifts of wine and roses, ___(41)___
your hostess on her cooking, laughing heartily at the host’s jokes and then ___(42)___ up to help the hostess will make you the
perfect guest, think again.
Here Madame Nora
Chabal, the marketing director of The Ritz Hotel in Paris, explains how it works. The first duty
of the guest is to respond to the invitation within 48 hours. If an invitation
is for eight o’clock, the ___(43)___
guest arrives at 8:15. Guests who arrive ___(44)___ on time or early are mere thoughtless
ones who are not giving the hostess those last few minutes she needs to deal
with details. The “guest” arrives between 15 to 20 minutes after the hour
because dinner will be served exactly 30 minutes past the time on the invitation.
Flowers sent in
advance are the ___(45)___ gift. They
may also be sent afterwards with a thank-you note. It is considered a very bad
form to arrive with a gift of flowers in hand, thereby forcing the hostess to
deal with finding a vase when she is too busy to do that. See, that’s the logic!
The type of flowers sent has a ___(46)___ of its own, too. One must never send
Chrysanthemums(菊花) because they are considered too ___(47)___
a flower for occasion. Carnations are considered bad luck. And though the
French love wine, you must never bring a bottle to a dinner party. Why, it’s as
if you ___(48)___ your hosts would
not have enough wine on hand, and that’s an ___(49)___. You may, however, offer
a box of chocolates that the hostess will pass after dinner with coffee.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage
there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in
each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Everyone
knows how the story of Cinderella ends, but did you ever really think about how
she spent her days before she met the prince? Her daily ___(50)___
was not fascinating. She did everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the
meals. If someone had asked Cinderella, “Are there any kinds of ___(51)___
work that you particularly hate?” she probably would have answered, “Why, none,
of course. Housework is my duty!” In the real world, ___(52)___, most people have definite ___(53)___
for certain sorts of housework. Two of these tasks are ironing clothes and
washing dishes.
Ironing clothes
is most hated ___(54)___ it is not a task that can be completed quickly
or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled ___(55)___,
so ironing a basket of laundry can take hours! After ironing a piece of
clothing with great care, you need to place it on a hanger as soon as possible.
If you do not follow these directions carefully, it might become ___(56)___
and you have to start over. Perhaps that is why ironing is not a ___(57)___
thing to do. It ___(58)___ extreme attention to detail from beginning
to end.
Another household
job that many people dislike is washing dishes. ___(59)___, some people claim that this work
is no longer a problem because we have dishwashers now! However, no one would ___(60)___
that dishes, silverware, and ___(61)___ pots and pans washed in a
dishwasher don’t come out as clean as they do when washed by hand. For this
reason, many of us ___(62)___ to wash our dishes by hand, but we are not
necessarily happy doing it. Cleaning dishes is a job that not only takes a lot
of energy but also ___(63)___ the patience to wash and dry them. ___(64)___,
unlike ironing clothes, washing dishes is a thing that usually must be done
every day. I don’t know how Cinderella felt about this particular task, but I
believe that most people hate it as much as I do.
50.
A. parade B. pattern C. routine D. response
51.
A. household B.
patriotic C.
invisible D.
mechanical
52.
A. moreover B.
hence C.
however D.
therefore
53.
A. desires B. dislikes C.
opinions D.
appeals
54.
A. but B.
because C.
although D.
so that
55.
A. gracefully B.
briefly C.
individually D.
neutrally
56.
A. suspended B.
transferred C. leaked D. wrinkled
57.
A. favourite B.
regular C. primary D. painful
58.
A. calls on B.
calls for C.
takes on D.
takes for
59.
A. As a result B.
In fact C. Of course D.
For example
60.
A. argue B.
admit C.
agree D.
assume
61.
A. occasionally B.
constantly C.
especially D. classically
62.
A. attach B. refuse C. continue D.
engage
63.
A. reduces B.
regulates C.
removes D.
requires
64.
A. In addition B.
In a word C.
On the contrary D. By contrast
Section B
Directions: Read the following four
passages. Each
passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four
choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose
the one that fits best according
to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
In 1993, I
had my first opportunity to visit Russia
as a representative of the University
of California. I was
there to provide some technical assistance in the area of agricultural labor
management. “Russians are a very polite people,” I had been tutored before my
arrival. One of my interpreters, once I was there, explained that a gentleman
will pour the limonad
(type of juice) for the ladies and show politeness.
Toward the
end of my three week trip I was invited by my young Russian host and friend
Nicolai Vasilevich and his lovely wife Yulya out to dinner. At the end of a
wonderful meal, Yulya asked if I would like a banana. I politely declined and
thanked her, and explained I was most satisfied with the meal. But the whole
while my mind was racing: “What do I do? Do I offer her a banana even though
they are as close to her as they are to me? What is the polite thing
to do?”
“Would you like a
banana?” I asked Yulya.
“Yes,”
she smiled, but made no attempt to take any of the three bananas in the fruit
basket. “What now?” I thought.
“Which one
would you like?” I asked awkwardly.
“That one,”
she pointed at one of the bananas. Thinking about Russian politeness, I picked
the banana Yulya had pointed at and peeled(去皮) it half way and handed it to her. Smiles in
Yulya’s and Nicolai’s faces told me I had done the right thing. After this
experience I spent much time letting the world know that in Russia, the polite thing is to peel
the bananas for the ladies.
Sometime
during my third trip I was politely corrected by a Russian friend. “Oh, no, in Russia,
when a man peels a banana for a lady it means he has a romantic
interest in her.” How embarrassed I felt! And I had been proudly telling
everyone about my findings.
Certain
lessons have to be learned the hard way. Some well meaning articles and
presentations on cultural differences have a potential to do more harm than
good and may not be as amusing. They present, like my bananas, too many generalizations
or quite an inaccurate view.
65. The
author went to Russia
in 1993 to ________.
A. visit a
famous university B.
work as an interpreter
C. offer
some professional help D.
do some agricultural work
66. The
author decided to offer Yulya a banana because
________.
A.
he sat closer to bananas B.
he wanted to show politeness
C.
she gave him one first D.
he wanted to win her heart
67. How
did the author probably feel after he saw the smiles in Yulya’s and Nicolai’s faces?
A. Awkward. B.
Embarrassed. C.
Surprised. D.
Relieved.
68. The
author told this story mainly to express that _________.
A. Russian politeness is rather difficult to understand
B.
man should never peel a banana for a lady in Russia
C.
what people say about other culture may not be true
D.
funny things may happen anywhere at any time
(B)
Proper etiquette(礼仪) should be observed in all forms of
communication. When face-to-face, you communicate not only verbally, but with
your body language, hand gestures, and tone of voice. Over a network or the
Internet, you do not have the luxury of relying on additional methods of
getting your message across. Therefore, there are some generally accepted
techniques when communicating online.
Tone Down Your Language
Given the absence of face-to-face clues,
written text can easily be misinterpreted. Avoid the use of strong or
offensive language. If you feel particularly strongly about a point, it may
be best to write it first as a draft and then to review it, before posting
it, in order to remove any strong language.
Be Forgiving
If someone states something that you find offensive,
mention this directly to the instructor. What you find offensive may quite
possibly have been unintended and can best be cleared up by the instructor.
Test For Clarity
Messages may often appear perfectly clear to
you as you compose them, but turn out to be perfectly dull to your reader.
One way to test for clarity is to read your message aloud to see if it flows
smoothly. If you can read it to another person before posting it, even
better.
Net speak
Although electronic communication is still young,
many conventions have already been established. DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS. This
is regarded as shouting. Acronyms and emoticons (arrangements of
symbols to express emotions) are popular, but excessive use of them can make
your message difficult to read. Some common ones include:
Acronyms
Emoticons
FYI = for your information
:-) = smiley face: happiness,
pleasure
B/C = because
:-( = frowning face: displeasure
BTW = by the way
:-0 = shock, surprise
F2F
= face to face
:-@ = Screaming
TTUL= Talk to you later
:-&= Tongue tied
ROTFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
<:-[= Disappointed
69. Which is proper in online communication
according to the passage?
A. Use strong
words to highlight your point. B.
Check your message before sending it.
C. Type in all
capital letters. D.
Use as many emoticons as possible.
70. The underlined word “Acronyms”
probably means __________.
A. combinations of symbols to express meanings
B. words made up
of initial letters or parts of words
C.
text messages to indicate the writer’s feelings
D.
wise sayings providing guidance for people
71. According to the passage, we may probably type _________ to end a
conversation.
A. TTUL B.
ROTFL C. :-@ D. :-&
(C)
When Christmas time is upon us, there won't
be many families without some type of Christmas tree. Most will choose between
a cut pine tree and an artificial plastic tree.
Artificial Christmas trees are
usually made from steel and the plastic known as PVC. To produce one kilogram
of raw PVC you need over a kilo of fossil fuels plus half a kilo of minerals
and 10 L of water. The
process also releases about two kilograms of CO2 ― which contributes
to climate change ― and eight grams of dangerous waste.
Most live Christmas trees come
either from small plantations dedicated to growing trees just for Christmas or
are the rejects from large pine plantations. In both cases, the growing trees
provide some long-term soil protection and suck up climate-change-causing
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, the use of fertilizers and
pollution from machinery can have negative impacts on the local ecosystems.
Both types of trees require
transportation to reach your home, which means fuels are burnt and air
pollution generated. The greater the distance travelled, the larger the impact,
and plastic trees certainly rack up the kilometres. The vast majority of Australia’s artificial trees are made in
factories in Asia. If a family in Melbourne buys a plastic tree made in China, then it has travelled more
than 8,000 km to arrive at
its new home. Alternatively, someone living near Melbourne's CBD could get a real tree from a
plantation less than 50 km
away.
Despite the shorter life span,
real trees are the way to go, because a natural tree can be reused in its
afterlife. A plastic Christmas tree can’t be recycled and that means its final
resting place will be the local dump. Here the PVC will stay in much the same
form for thousands of years.
72. Which of the following is NOT
TRUE according to the passage?
A. Artificial Christmas trees are
usually made from steel and plastic.
B. The process of producing PVC
does great harm to the environment.
C. Real Christmas trees usually
come from large or small plantations.
D. Real Christmas trees release
much carbon dioxide while growing.
73. By saying “rack up the
kilometres”, the author probably means that the transportation of plastic trees
_______.
A. is more convenient B.
produces more pollution
C. covers a shorter distance D.
can save more fuels
74. According to the passage, real
Christmas trees _______ compared with fake ones.
A. use fewer resources B.
are more difficult to recycle
C. last much longer D.
are less expensive
75. Which of the following is the
most suitable title for this passage?
A. Real Christmas Trees: A Wasteful
luxury
B. Fake Christmas Trees: An
Economical Choice
C. Real Christmas Trees: A Greener
Decision
D. Fake Christmas Trees: A Popular
Trend
(D)
If you try to
explain to someone, without using pictures, how to build the building that you
have designed, it would take an enormous amount of writing and might end up
with a very funny-looking building. The architect uses pictures called details to
show how many hundreds of parts go together to form a complete building. This
type of drawing is called drafting and is done by people called draftsmen.
Draftsmen make
up the largest group of the architectural offices’ work force. Because of the
wide range of duties they perform, draftsmen are sometimes called architectural
technicians. In a typical office, there are not only career draftsmen but also architectural
graduates working as junior draftsmen to learn the trade. Career draftsmen are
usually graduates from a two-year junior college called technical school. There
was a time when architectural office used young people right out of high school
as tracers. Their job was to trace over the other people’s details while
learning to be a draftsman. This is no longer possible with the fast-pace of architects’
offices today although a junior draftsman is given guides by the more
experienced employees.
So a good
comprehensive architectural drafting course is a must before anyone seeks a job
with an architectural firm. The job of the draftsmen is to translate the ideas
and directions of architects, designers and engineers into complete and
accurate working drawings. These become the plans and details used in the
actual construction of a building. The project must be shown in great detail
and drawn very clearly, so there is no chance for misunderstanding by the contractors（承包商）. Every line and figure has an
effect on the finished product.
As you can see, the
draftsman is a key member of the architectural team. Of course, a junior
draftsman is not expected to produce a complete set of working drawings.
Depending on the size of the office and difficulty of the project, draftsmen
may work in groups. The group leader coordinates the group and works closely
with the project architect while the drawings are being produced.
Working conditions are
mostly very pleasant as draftsmen's work is intense and many people depend on
accurate work. Each draftsman has a large combination drawing board and desk
with various drawing aids. Almost without exception, members of the
architectural team have at one time in their careers worked as draftsmen. This
is essential to an architect education and most architects never get very far
away from the drafting board.
76. According to the passage, career draftsmen
are usually ______.
A. experienced architects B.
architectural designers
C. high school graduates D.
graduates of technical schools
77. We can learn from the passage that “working
drawings” refers to ______.
A. the architect’s rough drawings and directions
B. the ideas and directions for the project
C. the plans and details for the actual construction
D. the designer's handbooks, tables and building codes
78. What can we learn about draftsmen from
the passage?
A. They all work in groups with a project architect.
B. They are the main members of the architectural team.
C. They provide labor and building materials.
D. They give guides to inexperienced architects.
79. What is most essential for draftsmen’s
work according to the author?
A. An architect education. B.
The spirit of team work.
C. Accuracy in the drawings.
D.
Advanced drawing aids.
Section
C
Directions:
Read the following text and choose the most suitable question from A-F for each
answer. There
is one extra question which
you do not need.
A.
Take full responsibility
B.
Slow down your pace
C.
Find an advisor
D.
Cherish people around you
E.
Find your deepest values
F.
Be willing to change
You need to change in order to grow. Changing your life is a
continuous process. It never ends. The moment you stop changing, you stop
growing. Here are some tips that may help to change your life:
80.
To
change your life, you need time to think and reflect. If you are always busy,
you won’t have the time to think about your life, let alone taking action to
change it. It’s
not only the scenery you miss by going too fast ― you also miss the sense of
where you are going and why.
81.
It’s
your life; nobody can change it but you. If you aren’t willing to change, then
nothing in this world can make you do so. To build the willingness to change,
first you should realize that your life can be better than it is now. No matter
how good your life is, it can always be improved. On the other hand, don’t feel
hopeless if your life doesn’t seem good right now. You can always change your
life for the better.
82.
Don’t
blame other people for the bad things that happen in your life. Don’t blame
your family, friends, boss, or the economy. Whether your life goes up or down
depends on you and you alone. Stephen Covey once said, “We immediately become
more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking things to
change for us.”
83.
Deep
down in your heart, there are some principles that you know is true. Take the
time to find them. What do you think is the most valuable thing in life? What
principles do you think you must follow to live a fulfilling life? These are
the values that you need to align yourself with. Find them and remind yourself
constantly about them.
84.
Not
only can this person give you advice on what to do in certain situations, he
can also warn you about possible pitfalls in your path. Without a mentor, most
likely you will have to learn many lessons the hard way. Having a mentor will
save you serious amount of time.
第二卷 （45分）
I.
Translation
Directions:
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the
brackets.
Directions:
In Section A, you
will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,
a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the
questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the
question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide
which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. At the post office. B.
At the movie theatre.
C. At the candy store. D.
At the McDonald’s.
2. A. A mechanic. B. An
electrician. C.
A secretary. D.
A surgeon.
3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D.
To the school.
4. A. She can use his car. B.
She can get her car fixed.
C. She needs to get a license. D.
She can hire a car.
5. A. Sunny and warm. B.
Rainy and cold.
C. Sunny but cold. D.
Rainy but warm.
6. A. The offices all look the
same. B.
Every office needs a waste bin.
C. Too much paper has been wasted. D.
The man uses most paper in his office.
7. A. An annoying dog. B.
Their neighbor.
C. The flower garden. D.
Mrs. Gorham.
8. A. He does not feel thirsty
at all. B.
He needs to go back to get money.
C. He can’t get anything to drink now. D. They must hurry home.
9. A. Mark made some trouble
with Bobby. B.
Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.
C. Mr. Allen was Bobby’s class teacher. D. Mark was Bobby’s elder
bother.
10. A. Internet surfing. B.
Stock exchanging.
C. Mountain climbing. D.
Job hunting.
Section
B
Directions:
In Section B, you
will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of
the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken
only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your
paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have
heard.
Questions
11 through
13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays.
C. On
Wednesdays and Thursdays. D.
On Tuesdays and Fridays.
12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C.
Once a month. D.
Twice a month.
13. A. Classroom tests. B.
Attendance rate.
C. Research papers. D.
Final exam.
Questions
14 through
16 are
based on the following passage.
14. A. Parents. B.
Teachers. C.
Experts. D.
Businessmen.
15. A. Maintain a savings account. B.
Visit the bank regularly.
C. Hire a
personal accountant. D.
Manage his own money.
16. A. The current economic situation has a negative
influence on America.
B. Parent-child
communication on financial matters must be open.
C. Teens
should learn to handle money matters well on their own.
D. Financial
managers are most needed during the economic crisis.
Section
C
Directions: In Section C, you
will hear two
longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each
conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the
information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following
conversation.
A Break-in
Name:
Mrs. Jenkins
Time:
Between 12:00 and ____(17)______
Lost belongings:
____(18)_____ (Value: 800
dollars)
Cash
(Value: ____(19)____ dollars)
Other
information:
The husband is on a trip to ____(20)_____
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are
based on the following conversation.
What is
the survey mainly about?
It’s on
_____(21)______.
Which
two sports are most favored?
____(22)______.
What
does the woman decide to do?
To
expand their line of _____(23)______ and come up with a better slogan.
What
does the result say about older customers?
They
are more _____(24)______ about staying fit.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions:
Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the
sentence.
25. With the guide leading the way, the visitors were
able to travel through the forest _____ foot.
A.
by B.
on C.
in D.
with
26. Knowing the meaning of a word is one thing; yet
using it both grammatically and communicatively properly is quite ______.
A. much
B.
many C. little
D. another
27. Many introduced plants ______ be
cultivated in special soils for some time before they are transplanted in the
field, otherwise they won’t survive.
A. must B.
might C. could D.
would
28. --- John, tell me the truth. When did you tell Bill
the assignments?
---
The moment he ______ back home.
A.
came
B. come
C. comes
D. will come
29. Indeed the best leading actor has read a lot of
books, but the best supporting actress has read no ______.
A. more
B.
few
C. less
D. little
30. Yesterday evening the board had a discussion
regarding ______ they should set up more scholarships to meet the increasing demands.
A.
what
B.
whether
C. that
D. who
31. As the visiting prime minister puts, China’s
influence in the world will continue to strengthen ______ its economy grows.
A.
although
B. until
C. as
D. before
32. Hours of
playing violent video games can affect the way the brain works, ______ damage
to certain cells of brain and slowing brain activity.
A.
to cause B.
causing C.
cause D.
caused
33. Although the causes of cancer ______, we do not yet
have any practical way to prevent it.
A.
are being uncovered B.
have been uncovering
C.
are uncovering D.
have uncovered
34. It is generally accepted that Chinese were the
earliest ______ football while the Europeans established the modern rules for
football.
A.
played
B.
playing C.
to play
D. having played
35. From the photographs ______ from the satellites,
scientists are learning things about the earth they have never known before.
A. to sent B.
to be send C.
sending D.
sent
36. There is little doubt _____ you will be able to
judge truth and error if you have confidence in yourself.
A. that B. who
C. when
D. if
37. The newly concluded National People’s Congress has
passed a package of economic policies _____ 8% of yearly economic growth.
A.
target
B.
to target C. targeting D. targeted
38. Hardly______ aware that the lion was approaching her
before her dog began to bark.
A.
she was
B.
would she C. would she be D. was she
39. The government has revised the budget, 5% of______
will be used to help develop the medium and small sized enterprises.
A.
that
B.
whose
C. which
D. as
40. The scientists are trying to find out what ______
caused the dolphins to strand themselves, a strange animal behavior hard to understand.
A. was it that B.
that was that C. was that which D. it was that
Section
B
Directions:
Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be
used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
If you are ever
lucky to be invited to a formal dinner party in Paris, remember that the French have their
own way of doing things, and that even your finest manners may not be “correct”
by French custom. For example, if you think showing up without delay at the
time given on the invitation, armed with gifts of wine and roses, ___(41)___
your hostess on her cooking, laughing heartily at the host’s jokes and then ___(42)___ up to help the hostess will make you the
perfect guest, think again.
Here Madame Nora
Chabal, the marketing director of The Ritz Hotel in Paris, explains how it works. The first duty
of the guest is to respond to the invitation within 48 hours. If an invitation
is for eight o’clock, the ___(43)___
guest arrives at 8:15. Guests who arrive ___(44)___ on time or early are mere thoughtless
ones who are not giving the hostess those last few minutes she needs to deal
with details. The “guest” arrives between 15 to 20 minutes after the hour
because dinner will be served exactly 30 minutes past the time on the invitation.
Flowers sent in
advance are the ___(45)___ gift. They
may also be sent afterwards with a thank-you note. It is considered a very bad
form to arrive with a gift of flowers in hand, thereby forcing the hostess to
deal with finding a vase when she is too busy to do that. See, that’s the logic!
The type of flowers sent has a ___(46)___ of its own, too. One must never send
Chrysanthemums(菊花) because they are considered too ___(47)___
a flower for occasion. Carnations are considered bad luck. And though the
French love wine, you must never bring a bottle to a dinner party. Why, it’s as
if you ___(48)___ your hosts would
not have enough wine on hand, and that’s an ___(49)___. You may, however, offer
a box of chocolates that the hostess will pass after dinner with coffee.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage
there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in
each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Everyone
knows how the story of Cinderella ends, but did you ever really think about how
she spent her days before she met the prince? Her daily ___(50)___
was not fascinating. She did everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the
meals. If someone had asked Cinderella, “Are there any kinds of ___(51)___
work that you particularly hate?” she probably would have answered, “Why, none,
of course. Housework is my duty!” In the real world, ___(52)___, most people have definite ___(53)___
for certain sorts of housework. Two of these tasks are ironing clothes and
washing dishes.
Ironing clothes
is most hated ___(54)___ it is not a task that can be completed quickly
or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled ___(55)___,
so ironing a basket of laundry can take hours! After ironing a piece of
clothing with great care, you need to place it on a hanger as soon as possible.
If you do not follow these directions carefully, it might become ___(56)___
and you have to start over. Perhaps that is why ironing is not a ___(57)___
thing to do. It ___(58)___ extreme attention to detail from beginning
to end.
Another household
job that many people dislike is washing dishes. ___(59)___, some people claim that this work
is no longer a problem because we have dishwashers now! However, no one would ___(60)___
that dishes, silverware, and ___(61)___ pots and pans washed in a
dishwasher don’t come out as clean as they do when washed by hand. For this
reason, many of us ___(62)___ to wash our dishes by hand, but we are not
necessarily happy doing it. Cleaning dishes is a job that not only takes a lot
of energy but also ___(63)___ the patience to wash and dry them. ___(64)___,
unlike ironing clothes, washing dishes is a thing that usually must be done
every day. I don’t know how Cinderella felt about this particular task, but I
believe that most people hate it as much as I do.
50.
A. parade B. pattern C. routine D. response
51.
A. household B.
patriotic C.
invisible D.
mechanical
52.
A. moreover B.
hence C.
however D.
therefore
53.
A. desires B. dislikes C.
opinions D.
appeals
54.
A. but B.
because C.
although D.
so that
55.
A. gracefully B.
briefly C.
individually D.
neutrally
56.
A. suspended B.
transferred C. leaked D. wrinkled
57.
A. favourite B.
regular C. primary D. painful
58.
A. calls on B.
calls for C.
takes on D.
takes for
59.
A. As a result B.
In fact C. Of course D.
For example
60.
A. argue B.
admit C.
agree D.
assume
61.
A. occasionally B.
constantly C.
especially D. classically
62.
A. attach B. refuse C. continue D.
engage
63.
A. reduces B.
regulates C.
removes D.
requires
64.
A. In addition B.
In a word C.
On the contrary D. By contrast
Section B
Directions: Read the following four
passages. Each
passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four
choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose
the one that fits best according
to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
In 1993, I
had my first opportunity to visit Russia
as a representative of the University
of California. I was
there to provide some technical assistance in the area of agricultural labor
management. “Russians are a very polite people,” I had been tutored before my
arrival. One of my interpreters, once I was there, explained that a gentleman
will pour the limonad
(type of juice) for the ladies and show politeness.
Toward the
end of my three week trip I was invited by my young Russian host and friend
Nicolai Vasilevich and his lovely wife Yulya out to dinner. At the end of a
wonderful meal, Yulya asked if I would like a banana. I politely declined and
thanked her, and explained I was most satisfied with the meal. But the whole
while my mind was racing: “What do I do? Do I offer her a banana even though
they are as close to her as they are to me? What is the polite thing
to do?”
“Would you like a
banana?” I asked Yulya.
“Yes,”
she smiled, but made no attempt to take any of the three bananas in the fruit
basket. “What now?” I thought.
“Which one
would you like?” I asked awkwardly.
“That one,”
she pointed at one of the bananas. Thinking about Russian politeness, I picked
the banana Yulya had pointed at and peeled(去皮) it half way and handed it to her. Smiles in
Yulya’s and Nicolai’s faces told me I had done the right thing. After this
experience I spent much time letting the world know that in Russia, the polite thing is to peel
the bananas for the ladies.
Sometime
during my third trip I was politely corrected by a Russian friend. “Oh, no, in Russia,
when a man peels a banana for a lady it means he has a romantic
interest in her.” How embarrassed I felt! And I had been proudly telling
everyone about my findings.
Certain
lessons have to be learned the hard way. Some well meaning articles and
presentations on cultural differences have a potential to do more harm than
good and may not be as amusing. They present, like my bananas, too many generalizations
or quite an inaccurate view.
65. The
author went to Russia
in 1993 to ________.
A. visit a
famous university B.
work as an interpreter
C. offer
some professional help D.
do some agricultural work
66. The
author decided to offer Yulya a banana because
________.
A.
he sat closer to bananas B.
he wanted to show politeness
C.
she gave him one first D.
he wanted to win her heart
67. How
did the author probably feel after he saw the smiles in Yulya’s and Nicolai’s faces?
A. Awkward. B.
Embarrassed. C.
Surprised. D.
Relieved.
68. The
author told this story mainly to express that _________.
A. Russian politeness is rather difficult to understand
B.
man should never peel a banana for a lady in Russia
C.
what people say about other culture may not be true
D.
funny things may happen anywhere at any time
(B)
Proper etiquette(礼仪) should be observed in all forms of
communication. When face-to-face, you communicate not only verbally, but with
your body language, hand gestures, and tone of voice. Over a network or the
Internet, you do not have the luxury of relying on additional methods of
getting your message across. Therefore, there are some generally accepted
techniques when communicating online.
Tone Down Your Language
Given the absence of face-to-face clues,
written text can easily be misinterpreted. Avoid the use of strong or
offensive language. If you feel particularly strongly about a point, it may
be best to write it first as a draft and then to review it, before posting
it, in order to remove any strong language.
Be Forgiving
If someone states something that you find offensive,
mention this directly to the instructor. What you find offensive may quite
possibly have been unintended and can best be cleared up by the instructor.
Test For Clarity
Messages may often appear perfectly clear to
you as you compose them, but turn out to be perfectly dull to your reader.
One way to test for clarity is to read your message aloud to see if it flows
smoothly. If you can read it to another person before posting it, even
better.
Net speak
Although electronic communication is still young,
many conventions have already been established. DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS. This
is regarded as shouting. Acronyms and emoticons (arrangements of
symbols to express emotions) are popular, but excessive use of them can make
your message difficult to read. Some common ones include:
Acronyms
Emoticons
FYI = for your information
:-) = smiley face: happiness,
pleasure
B/C = because
:-( = frowning face: displeasure
BTW = by the way
:-0 = shock, surprise
F2F
= face to face
:-@ = Screaming
TTUL= Talk to you later
:-&= Tongue tied
ROTFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
<:-[= Disappointed
69. Which is proper in online communication
according to the passage?
A. Use strong
words to highlight your point. B.
Check your message before sending it.
C. Type in all
capital letters. D.
Use as many emoticons as possible.
70. The underlined word “Acronyms”
probably means __________.
A. combinations of symbols to express meanings
B. words made up
of initial letters or parts of words
C.
text messages to indicate the writer’s feelings
D.
wise sayings providing guidance for people
71. According to the passage, we may probably type _________ to end a
conversation.
A. TTUL B.
ROTFL C. :-@ D. :-&
(C)
When Christmas time is upon us, there won't
be many families without some type of Christmas tree. Most will choose between
a cut pine tree and an artificial plastic tree.
Artificial Christmas trees are
usually made from steel and the plastic known as PVC. To produce one kilogram
of raw PVC you need over a kilo of fossil fuels plus half a kilo of minerals
and 10 L of water. The
process also releases about two kilograms of CO2 ― which contributes
to climate change ― and eight grams of dangerous waste.
Most live Christmas trees come
either from small plantations dedicated to growing trees just for Christmas or
are the rejects from large pine plantations. In both cases, the growing trees
provide some long-term soil protection and suck up climate-change-causing
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, the use of fertilizers and
pollution from machinery can have negative impacts on the local ecosystems.
Both types of trees require
transportation to reach your home, which means fuels are burnt and air
pollution generated. The greater the distance travelled, the larger the impact,
and plastic trees certainly rack up the kilometres. The vast majority of Australia’s artificial trees are made in
factories in Asia. If a family in Melbourne buys a plastic tree made in China, then it has travelled more
than 8,000 km to arrive at
its new home. Alternatively, someone living near Melbourne's CBD could get a real tree from a
plantation less than 50 km
away.
Despite the shorter life span,
real trees are the way to go, because a natural tree can be reused in its
afterlife. A plastic Christmas tree can’t be recycled and that means its final
resting place will be the local dump. Here the PVC will stay in much the same
form for thousands of years.
72. Which of the following is NOT
TRUE according to the passage?
A. Artificial Christmas trees are
usually made from steel and plastic.
B. The process of producing PVC
does great harm to the environment.
C. Real Christmas trees usually
come from large or small plantations.
D. Real Christmas trees release
much carbon dioxide while growing.
73. By saying “rack up the
kilometres”, the author probably means that the transportation of plastic trees
_______.
A. is more convenient B.
produces more pollution
C. covers a shorter distance D.
can save more fuels
74. According to the passage, real
Christmas trees _______ compared with fake ones.
A. use fewer resources B.
are more difficult to recycle
C. last much longer D.
are less expensive
75. Which of the following is the
most suitable title for this passage?
A. Real Christmas Trees: A Wasteful
luxury
B. Fake Christmas Trees: An
Economical Choice
C. Real Christmas Trees: A Greener
Decision
D. Fake Christmas Trees: A Popular
Trend
(D)
If you try to
explain to someone, without using pictures, how to build the building that you
have designed, it would take an enormous amount of writing and might end up
with a very funny-looking building. The architect uses pictures called details to
show how many hundreds of parts go together to form a complete building. This
type of drawing is called drafting and is done by people called draftsmen.
Draftsmen make
up the largest group of the architectural offices’ work force. Because of the
wide range of duties they perform, draftsmen are sometimes called architectural
technicians. In a typical office, there are not only career draftsmen but also architectural
graduates working as junior draftsmen to learn the trade. Career draftsmen are
usually graduates from a two-year junior college called technical school. There
was a time when architectural office used young people right out of high school
as tracers. Their job was to trace over the other people’s details while
learning to be a draftsman. This is no longer possible with the fast-pace of architects’
offices today although a junior draftsman is given guides by the more
experienced employees.
So a good
comprehensive architectural drafting course is a must before anyone seeks a job
with an architectural firm. The job of the draftsmen is to translate the ideas
and directions of architects, designers and engineers into complete and
accurate working drawings. These become the plans and details used in the
actual construction of a building. The project must be shown in great detail
and drawn very clearly, so there is no chance for misunderstanding by the contractors（承包商）. Every line and figure has an
effect on the finished product.
As you can see, the
draftsman is a key member of the architectural team. Of course, a junior
draftsman is not expected to produce a complete set of working drawings.
Depending on the size of the office and difficulty of the project, draftsmen
may work in groups. The group leader coordinates the group and works closely
with the project architect while the drawings are being produced.
Working conditions are
mostly very pleasant as draftsmen's work is intense and many people depend on
accurate work. Each draftsman has a large combination drawing board and desk
with various drawing aids. Almost without exception, members of the
architectural team have at one time in their careers worked as draftsmen. This
is essential to an architect education and most architects never get very far
away from the drafting board.
76. According to the passage, career draftsmen
are usually ______.
A. experienced architects B.
architectural designers
C. high school graduates D.
graduates of technical schools
77. We can learn from the passage that “working
drawings” refers to ______.
A. the architect’s rough drawings and directions
B. the ideas and directions for the project
C. the plans and details for the actual construction
D. the designer's handbooks, tables and building codes
78. What can we learn about draftsmen from
the passage?
A. They all work in groups with a project architect.
B. They are the main members of the architectural team.
C. They provide labor and building materials.
D. They give guides to inexperienced architects.
79. What is most essential for draftsmen’s
work according to the author?
A. An architect education. B.
The spirit of team work.
C. Accuracy in the drawings.
D.
Advanced drawing aids.
Section
C
Directions:
Read the following text and choose the most suitable question from A-F for each
answer. There
is one extra question which
you do not need.
A.
Take full responsibility
B.
Slow down your pace
C.
Find an advisor
D.
Cherish people around you
E.
Find your deepest values
F.
Be willing to change
You need to change in order to grow. Changing your life is a
continuous process. It never ends. The moment you stop changing, you stop
growing. Here are some tips that may help to change your life:
80.
To
change your life, you need time to think and reflect. If you are always busy,
you won’t have the time to think about your life, let alone taking action to
change it. It’s
not only the scenery you miss by going too fast ― you also miss the sense of
where you are going and why.
81.
It’s
your life; nobody can change it but you. If you aren’t willing to change, then
nothing in this world can make you do so. To build the willingness to change,
first you should realize that your life can be better than it is now. No matter
how good your life is, it can always be improved. On the other hand, don’t feel
hopeless if your life doesn’t seem good right now. You can always change your
life for the better.
82.
Don’t
blame other people for the bad things that happen in your life. Don’t blame
your family, friends, boss, or the economy. Whether your life goes up or down
depends on you and you alone. Stephen Covey once said, “We immediately become
more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking things to
change for us.”
83.
Deep
down in your heart, there are some principles that you know is true. Take the
time to find them. What do you think is the most valuable thing in life? What
principles do you think you must follow to live a fulfilling life? These are
the values that you need to align yourself with. Find them and remind yourself
constantly about them.
84.
Not
only can this person give you advice on what to do in certain situations, he
can also warn you about possible pitfalls in your path. Without a mentor, most
likely you will have to learn many lessons the hard way. Having a mentor will
save you serious amount of time.
第二卷 （45分）
I.
Translation
Directions:
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the
brackets.
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In 1993, I
had my first opportunity to visit 
When Christmas time is upon us, there won't
be many families without some type of Christmas tree. Most will choose between
a cut pine tree and an artificial plastic tree. 
In 1993, I
had my first opportunity to visit 
When Christmas time is upon us, there won't
be many families without some type of Christmas tree. Most will choose between
a cut pine tree and an artificial plastic tree. 