Ⅰ Phonetics Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
1.
A speak
B reach
C cheat
D bread
2.
A ghost
B daughter
C taught
D through
3.
A get
B girl
C cage
D go
4.
A chip
B child
C choice
D technical
5.
A cow
B how
C low
D crowd
Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
6.
Sally seldom does her homework in the morning, ______.
A so does Jerry
B Jerry is too
C neither does Jerry
D Jerry doesn't too
7.
I am feeling sick. I ______ so much chocolate.
A needn't have eaten
B couldn't have eaten
C mustn't have eaten
D shouldn't have eaten
8.
Little ______ what others think.
A does he care about
B did he care about
C he cares about
D he cared about
9.
Half a year after the war, schools in the country returned to ______.
A normal
B cultivation
C instruction
D education
10.
He was in poor health. He could not make his voice ______.
A hear
B to hear
C heard
D to be heard
11.
______ have gone abroad.
A The White
B The Whites
C The White's
D The whites'
12.
______ we have finished the text, we shall start doing more revision exercises.
A For now
B Since that
C Now that
D By now
13.
Five minutes earlier, ______ we could have caught the last train.
A and
B but
C or
D so
14.
My new glasses cost me ______ the last pair that I bought.
A three times
B three times as much as
C three times as much
D three times much as
15.
Had he worked harder, he ______ the exams.
A must have got through
B would have got through
C would get through
D could get through
16.
You must take ______ for granted that I will help you.
A it
B that
C this
D its
17.
The car crashed into the train, and the driver was killed ______ the spot.
A on
B at
C to
D by
18.
The ancient Egyptians compared the rising of the sun ______ the beginning of life.
A with
B to
C for
D as
19.
Keep in ______ that all people are different and some may progress faster than others.
A head
B brain
C heart
D mind
20.
______ determines a good meal varies from country to country.
A What
B That
C It
D Which
Ⅲ Cloze Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. John woke up in the middle of the night and saw something white (21) his garden. It seemed (22) towards the house. "That (23) a thief !" he thought, and he took his gun and shot (24) him. Then he went back to bed, (25) he was too frightened (26) of the house in the dark. The next morning John went out and saw one (27) his white shirts hanging (28) the clothes line in the garden. His wife (29) washed it the day before and (30) it out to dry. Now it had a bullet hole right through the middle of it. "My God," said John, "I was lucky last night. If I had been wearing that shirt, the bullet would have killed me!"
21.
A be
B are
C being
D is
22.
A had
B has
C had been
D was being
23.
A to moving
B to be moving
C moving
D be moving
24.
A to go out
B go out
C to leave
D leave
25.
A to hang
B to be hanged
C hanging
D hung
26.
A because of
B because
C owing to
D for that
27.
A above
B at
C on
D in
28.
A at
B in
C above
D of
29.
A in
B of
C at
D off
30.
A at
B to
C on
D into
Ⅳ Reading Comprehension Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage One Years ago our cities were full of cars, buses and trucks. Now the streets are completely congested (拥挤的) and it is very difficult to drive a car along them. Drivers must stop at hundreds of traffic lights. What are our cities going to be like in ten or twenty years? Will enormous (巨大的) motorways be built across them? With big motorways cutting across them, full of noisy, dirty cars and lorries, our cities are going to be awful places. How can we solve the problem? There are some good ideas to reduce the use of private cars. In 1989, for example, the authorities in Rome began an interesting experiment: passengers on the city buses did not have to pay for their tickets. In Stockholm there was another experiment: people paid very little for a season ticket to travel on any bus, trolley bus, train or tram in all the city. In many cities now some streets are closed to vehicles, and pedestrians are safe there. In London there is another experiment: part of the street is for buses only, so the buses can travel fast. There are no cars or taxies in front of them.
31.
What city once experimented with a completely-free bus service?
A London.
B Rome.
C Paris.
D Stockholm.
32.
What city once experimented with a very cheap bus service?
A London.
B Rome.
C Stockholm.
D None of the above.
33.
In many cities pedestrians are now much safer because ______.
A no traffic is allowed on some streets
B traffic is computer-controlled
C cars move very slowly
D only one way streets are open to traffic
34.
What the writer worries about in a big city is ______.
A the number of traffic lights
B the shortage of buses
C the lack of motorways
D the traffic congestion
35.
In London, how does they solve the problem of the traffic congestion?
A They take a completely-free bus service.
B They experimented a very cheap bus service.
C Part of the street is for buses only.
D They closed the streets to cars.
Passage Two As far back as he could remember, Larry had longed to go to Hollywood and become a film star. The young man's hopes for success were broken again and again, however. Hollywood just did not seem interested. When he first came to California Larry had decided never to give up and return home without success. Therefore, he kept on trying. Someday, he told himself, his big opportunity would come. Larry found a job parking cars for one of Hollywood's big restaurants. His pay was basic, but since the guests were kind enough to give him more money, he managed to make a living. One day he recognized an important film director driving into the parking lot and getting out of his car. Larry had recently heard that the man was ready to make a new picture. Larry got into the car and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he stopped, jumped out, and ran over to the director. "Excuse me, sir, but I think it's only fair to tell you that it's now or never if you want me in your next picture. A lot of big companies are after me." Instead of pushing away the boy, the director got interested in Larry's words and stopped. "Yes? Which companies?" he asked. "Well," replied the boy, "there's the telephone company, the gas company, and the electric company, to tell you only a few." The director laughed, then wrote something on a card and handed it to the young man. "Come and see me tomorrow." Larry got a small part in the director's next film. He was on his way!
36.
Why did Larry find a job parking cars?
A Because he liked the job.
B Because the parking lot was near Hollywood
C To make a living and wait for the opportunity.
D To see a lot of film stars and work for them.
37.
Which of the following was Larry interested in?
A Working as a waiter.
B Becoming a film star.
C Parking cars for film stars.
D Never going home.
38.
After reading the story what can we infer about the film director?
A He wanted to laugh at Larry.
B He recognized Larry at first sight.
C He was kind and gave Larry a try.
D He thought Larry would become a star.
39.
Where did he go in order to realize his dream?
A Hollywood.
B Paris.
C London.
D Director's house.
40.
"He was on his way" refers to the fact that ______.
A he gave up and returned home
B he began to work towards success
C he took a journey to Hollywood
D he had difficulties in playing the small part
Passage Three Mr. Smith gave his wife ten pound for her birthday--ten pretty pound notes. So the day after her birthday, Mrs Smith went shopping. She queued for a bus, got on and sat down next to an old lady. After a while, she noticed that the old lady's handbag was open. Inside it she saw a wad of pound notes exactly like the one her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag--the notes were gone! Mrs Smith was sure that the old lady who was sitting next to her had stolen them. She thought she would have to call the police; but, as she disliked making a fuss and getting people into trouble, she decide to take back the money from the old lady's handbag and say nothing more about it. She looked round the bus to make sure nobody was watching, then she carefully put her hand into the old lady's bag, took the notes and put them in her own bag. When she got home that evening, she showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought. "With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course." she said proudly. "Oh? What's that, then?" he asked, as he pointed to a wad of ten pound notes on the table.
41.
Mrs. Smith went shopping ______.
A after a while
B on her birthday
C the day after her birthday
D ten days later
42.
Mrs. Smith saw ______ in the old lady' handbag.
A a pound note
B a wad of ten pound notes
C a wad of pound notes
D ten pounds
43.
Mrs. Smith wanted to buy ______ with the ten pound notes.
A a lovely cat
B a nice hat
C a beautiful handbag
D both B and C
44.
Mrs. Smith didn't call the police because ______.
A she was on the bus
B she was not sure whether she had the ten pound notes with her
C she was too angry to do so
D she didn't like to make trouble for others
45.
The old lady sitting ______ her had her handbag open.
A besides
B in front of
C next to
D behind
Passage Four In the U.S., people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them. At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill. Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day. Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a "doggie bag". It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself. Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have "Sunday dinner". This is an especially big noon meal. Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.
46.
What is served before you order?
A Bread.
B Butter.
C Coffee.
D Cold water.
47.
Sunday dinner is ______.
A a dinner in the evening
B a big noon meal
C a big lunch on Sunday
D a supper on Sunday
48.
Which statement is true?
A American people like sitting with people they don't know.
B Hostess always seat a small group at a large table.
C American people never sit with people they don't know.
D American people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking.
49.
What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?
A They take the food home with a doggie bag for their dogs.
B They leave the food on the table and go away.
C They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later.
D They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.
50.
Which statement is not mentioned in the passage?
A Tips are not usually included in the total check.
B A 15 percent tip in large cities indicates satisfactory service.
C People tip waiters and waitresses.
D People always put tips on the table.
Passage Five After Man has dreamed about flying for a long time. Michael Moshier is a dreamer. He invented the Solo Trek. The Solo Trek had a 120 horsepower engine with twin fans. Only one person flies. As you fly above the roofs, you lean a little forward. You can see everything under you. You are flying like Superman. Michael Moshier looked at the jet belt and the rocket belt that was developed 20, 30 years ago. Nothing ever came from them. People still can't fly. Inventors have tried to make it easy for people to fly. Paul Moiler has been working on his flying car for 30 years. He now says it is ready for tests. It would take off and land vertically, go 600 miles an hour, and deliver 20 miles to the gallon. A computer would do the actual flying. He says it could be sold next year for about a million dollars. NASA is working with Moshier to help develop his flying machine. The first users are likely to be military. It's been 50-years since Robert Fulton invented his airphibian, a flying car. It flew, and is now in the Smithsonian Museum. Getting dreams to fly is never easy.
51.
Paul Moller's flying car is different than an airplane because ______.
A it has no wings
B it uses solar power
C it takes off and lands vertically
D it can land on water
52.
The Solo Flyer is able to lift off the ground by using ______.
A a solar powered engine
B engine-powered twin fans
C large flapping wings
D rotating blades
53.
An analogy was used to compare the way one could fly in the Solo Flyer to ______.
A how a helicopter flies
B how the Jetsons fly
C how the airphibian flies
D how Superman flies
54.
Jet belts and rocket belts were developed ______.
A 20-30 years ago
B 50 years ago
C recently
D 30 years ago
55.
Robert Fulton's invention, an airphibian, can best be described as ______.
A a helicopter
B a solo flying machine
C a flying car
D an airplane
Ⅴ Daily Conversation Directions: Pick out the appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. A. Yes, sir. Your balance is RMB 34,000. B. Certainly, hold on a minute, I'll put you through. C. How much do you draw? D. Not big difference, sir. E. Could you ask him to call me at 212 456-8965. F. Thanks, bye. G. is Bob in? H. but may I ask one more question?
56.
Customer: Excuse me, but can I draw on my account for payment of things I buy in China ?
Clerk: Certainly, sir. ______
57.
Customer: Would you please tell me my balance?
Clerk: ______.
58.
Customer: I am sorry, ______
Clerk: Of course, please do. What is it?
59.
Peter: ______. I need to talk to him about the Nuovo line, it's urgent.
Frank: Could you repeat the number please?
60.
Peter: This is Peter Jackson calling, ______
Frank: I'm afraid he's out at the moment. Can I take a message?
Ⅵ Writing Directions: For this part, you are suppose to write a letter in 100 -- 120 words based on the following situations.