Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure Directions:There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.
1.
Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as much twice as D. as much as twice
A B C D
2.
Language is ______ to human beings. A. peculiar B. odd C. queer D. strange
A B C D
3.
It is very important that enough money ______ to fund the project. A. be collected B. must be collected C. is collected D. can be collected
A B C D
4.
They are seeking to ______ the most advanced technological levels in the world. A. obtain B. gain C. attain D. arrive to
A B C D
5.
I haven't decided which hotel ______. A. to stay B. is to stay at C. to stay at D. is for staying
A B C D
6.
Our teacher had us ______ a report on our investigation of the case. A. write B. to writing C. to write D. written
A B C D
7.
Make a note of it ______ you should forget it. A. so B. to C. how D. lest
A B C D
8.
Our earth is full of sound because it is full of ______ like trucks rolling along the highway or jets climbing into the sky. A. travel B. motion C. construction D. excitement
A B C D
9.
Eggs, though good to health, have ______ of fat content. A. large number B. a large number C. a high number D. a high amount
A B C D
10.
The town was no longer the sleepy little village ______. A. it has been being B. it was C. it has been D. it had been
A B C D
11.
______, I consider the essay well written. A. Taken as a whole B. Having taken as a whole C. Taking as a whole D. Being taken as a whole
A B C D
12.
Our main concern is to ______ the living standard of the people. A. raise B. rise C. arise D. arouse
A B C D
13.
The top of the mountain is ______, but the trees grew part way up its slope. A. empty B. vain C. bare D. blank
A B C D
14.
You ought ______ the task the day before yesterday. A. to finish B. to finishing C. to have finishing D. to have finished
A B C D
15.
I am going to the teacher, but you ______ with me. A. need go out B. need not go C. need not to go D. do not need go
A B C D
16.
A laser beam is used to ______ even the hardest substance. A. pass through B. repair C. light up D. identify
A B C D
17.
I could not ______ all the information given in the radio broadcast. A. relieve B. absorb C. admire D. deceive
A B C D
18.
TV, if properly used, can ______ a child's imagination. A. cause B. excite C. stimulate D. arise
A B C D
19.
Television keeps us informed about ______ events and the latest developments in politics and science. A. current B. past C. favorable D. new
A B C D
20.
The tremor in her voice ______ her nervousness. A. affirmed B. pronounced C. disguised D. revealed
A B C D
21.
"Are there any stationers in this street?" "None ______ I know of." A. that B. which C. what D. how
A B C D
22.
Under no circumstances ______ the first to use nuclear weapons. A. will China be B. China will be C. China is D. shall China be
A B C D
23.
In general, ______ little water, you don't find green field. A. where there is a B. wherever there is a C. where there is D. when there is
A B C D
24.
The doctor suggested that he ______ there. A. not to go B. hadn't gone C. not go D. wouldn't go
A B C D
25.
______ I can see, the weather is not likely to change in a few days. A. As well as B. As long as C. As soon as D. As far as
A B C D
26.
______ that the earth was flat? A. Used it to be thought B. Used to it be thought C. Does it used to be thought D. Did it used to be thought
A B C D
27.
We had about eight weeks in England, which seemed a long holiday ______ you realized how quickly the days passed. A. on which B. until C. in which D. that
A B C D
28.
Anesthetics are used ______ insensitivity to pain during surgical operations. A. the cause B. to cause C. cause of D. causing
A B C D
29.
I had intended ______ him while he was living at Aberdeen. A. to visit B. visiting C. to have visited D. having visited
A B C D
30.
What he described as a ______ detail I thought was the most important part of the plan. A. common B. plain C. just D. mere
A B C D
31.
When I try to understand ______ that prevents so many Americans from being so happy as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes. A. why it does B. what it does C. what it is D. why it is
A B C D
32.
The speech ______, a lively discussion started. A. to deliver B. be delivered C. delivering D. having been delivered
A B C D
33.
______ evidence that language-acquiring ability must be stimulated. A. It being B. It is C. There is D. There being
A B C D
34.
What he told us about the accident does not ______. A. make any sense B. mean any point C. mean any importance D. take anything
A B C D
35.
Studies reveal that people spend two hours dreaming every night, no matter what they ______ during the day. A. should do B. would have done C. may have done D. must do
A B C D
36.
Evidence came up ______ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as six months old. A. what B. that C. which D. whom
A B C D
37.
We agree to accept ______ they thought was the best tourist guide. A. whatever B. whichever C. whomever D. whoever
A B C D
38.
In no country ______ Britain can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day. A. more than B. other than C. rather than D. better than
A B C D
39.
______ me the money for my tuition then, I would be working on the farm now. A. Had my uncle not lent B. Shouldn't my uncle lend C. Would my uncle lend D. If my uncle not lent
A B C D
40.
Inexperienced as he is, he has succeeded ______ other experienced researchers fail. A. where B. what C. which D. how
A B C D
Ⅱ Cloze Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.
The American definition of success is largely one of acquiring wealth and a high material standard of living. It is not surprising, (41) , that Americans have valued education for its monetary value. The belief is widespread in the United States (42) the more schooling people have, the more money they will (43) when they leave school. The belief is strongest (44) the desirability of an undergraduate university degree, or a (45) degree such as medicine or law (46) the undergraduate degree. The monetary value of graduate degrees in "nonprofessional" (47) such as art, history, or philosophy is not (48) great. This belief in the monetary value of education is (49) by research outcomes on income. Ben Wattenberg, a social scientist, estimates that in the (50) of a lifetime a man (51) a college school diploma in 1972 could earn about $380,000 more than a man who (52) had a high school diploma. Perhaps this helps to explain survey (53) which showed that Americans who (54) _they had lived their lives differently in some way regretted (55) of all that they did not get more education. The regret is (56) by those who have made (57) to the top and by those who have not. (58) a man like Douglas Fraser, the president of the United Auto Workers Union, a nationally known and successful leader, was (59) by regrets that he did not climb higher on the (60) ladder.
41.
A. however B. therefore C. moreover D. though
A B C D
42.
A. which B. where C. that D. when
A B C D
43.
A. make B. save C. invest D. raise
A B C D
44.
A. regarding B. reflecting C. revealing D. representing
A B C D
45.
A. technical. B. vocational C. honorable D. professional
A B C D
46.
A. concerning B. following C. finalizing D. ensuring
A B C D
47.
A. branches B. occupations C. fields D. classes
A B C D
48.
A. thus B. much C. as D. yet
A B C D
49.
A. supported B. provided C. covered D. obtained
A B C D
50.
A. period B. duration C. course D. length
A B C D
51.
A. of B. with C. upon D. for
A B C D
52.
A. hardly B. only C. really D. readily
A B C D
53.
A. efforts B. observations C. consequences D. findings
A B C D
54.
A. realized B. found C. discovered D. wished
A B C D
55.
A. least B. best C. most D. last
A B C D
56.
A. shared B. shown C. concerned D. suffered
A B C D
57.
A. them B. it C. themselves D. itself
A B C D
58.
A. As B. For C. Such D. Even
A B C D
59.
A. threatened B. rejected C. restricted D. troubled
A B C D
60.
A. educational B. political C. commercial D. social
A B C D
Ⅲ Reading Comprehension Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.
Passage One
In spite of the strong opposition to new and strict environmental laws, however, it is still possible to attack the problem of chemical pollution; but we must attack it from three directions. First, we need more independent research into the effects of chemicals by scientists who are not paid by the government or by large industrial companies. Second, scientists need to educate the general public and inform them about the dangers of chemicals in the environment. If the public knows that a certain chemical threatens the health of their children, then it will put pressure on politicians in office, they will take action to correct the long-term economic costs of chemicals. It will be extremely expensive to clean areas of land which are contaminated (污染) by chemicals; it will be even more costly to give medical treatment to people who are suffering from serious illnesses after exposure to dangerous chemicals. If governments realize this, the short-term economic benefits of chemicals will seem much less attractive to them. If we can put pressure on governments in these three ways, perhaps they will begin to behave more responsibly. They will perhaps pass new laws against pollution and enforce them strictly. Perhaps, then, the chemical producers will begin to behave more responsibly.
61.
Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A. The Environment in Danger. B. The Problem of Chemical Pollution. C. New and Strict Environmental Laws. D. Possible Solutions to Chemical Pollution.
A B C D
62.
Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the passage? A. Two contrasting views of a problem are presented. B. A procedure is explained and its importance is emphasized. C. A general statement is given and possible ways are presented. D. Recent scientific advancements are outlined in order of importance.
A B C D
63.
Which of the following is true of the governments mentioned in the passage? A. They are already behaving in an extremely responsible way. B. They do not believe that it is possible to solve the chemical pollution. C. They think chemicals do little harm to the health of humans. D. They are unwilling to stop the use of certain chemicals.
A B C D
64.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The economy is more important to governments than the people's health is. B. Governments think chemicals bring them more economic pollution. C. The public knows enough about the dangers of chemical pollution. D. The governments fully realize the long-term economic costs of chemical pollution.
A B C D
65.
According to the passage, what will happen if the governments stop the use of some chemicals? A. The economy of the countries will suffer. B. Unemployment in the countries will grow. C. Some people and scientists will criticize them. D. The chemical producers will strongly protest.
A B C D
Passage Two
Reading is thought to be a kind of conversation between the reader and the text. The reader puts questions, as it were, to the text and gets answers. In the light of these he puts further questions, and so on. For most of the time this "conversation" goes on below the level of consciousness. At times, however, we become aware of it. This is usually when we are running into difficulties, when mismatch is occurring between expectations and meaning. When successful matching is being experienced our questioning of the text continues at the unconscious level. Different people converse with text differently. Some stay very close to the words on the page; others take off imaginatively from the words, interpreting, criticizing, analyzing and examining. The former represents a kind of comprehension which is written in the text. The latter represents higher levels of comprehension. The balance between these is important, especially for advanced readers. There is another conversation which from our point of view is equally important, and that is to do not with what is read but with how it is read. We call this a "process" conversation as opposed to a "content" conversation. It is concerned not with meaning but with the strategies (策略) we employ in reading. If we are an advanced reader our ability to hold a content conversation with a text is usually pretty well developed. Not so our ability to hold a process conversation. It is precisely this kind of conversation that is of importance when we are seeking to develop our reading to meet the new demands being placed upon us by studying at a higher level.
66.
Reading as a kind of conversation between the reader and the text becomes conscious only when ______. A. the reader's expectations agree with what is said in the text B. the reader has trouble understanding what the author says C. the reader asks questions and gets answers D. the reader understands a text very well
A B C D
67.
At a lower level of comprehension, readers tend to ______. A. read a text slowly B. read without thinking hard C. interpret a text in their own way D. concentrate on the meaning of words only
A B C D
68.
A "process" conversation has to do with ______. A. the application of reading strategies B. matching our expectations with the meaning of a text C. the development of our ability to check the details D. determining the main idea of a text
A B C D
69.
According to the passage, it is of great importance for readers at a higher level to maintain a balance between ______. A. conscious and unconscious levels of comprehension B. the readers' expectations and the meaning of a text C. lower and higher levels of comprehension D. interpreting and criticizing a text
A B C D
70.
If we want to develop our reading ability at an advanced level, we should ______. A. learn to use different approaches in reading different texts B. make our reading process more conscious C. pay more attention to the content of a text D. take a critical attitude towards the author's ideas
A B C D
Passage There
These days more and more people are working in joint ventures or doing business with foreign companies. It's not just language that can be a problem. Cultural issues can also cause a breakdown in communication. Here are some simple tips to help you improve your cross-cultural communication skills: 1. Slow Down Even when there is a common language, slow down, speak clearly and ensure your pronunciation is understandable. 2. Separate Questions Try not to ask double questions such as, "Do you want to go on or shall we stop here?" Let your listener answer one question at a time. 3. Avoid Negative Questions Many cross-cultural communication misunderstandings have been caused by the use of negative questions and answers. For example, the response to "Are you not coming?" may be "yes", meaning "No, I am not coming." 4. Write It Down If you are unsure whether something has been understood, write it down and check. 5. Be Supportive Giving encouragement to those who do not really speak your language gives them confidence, support and a trust in you. 6. Be Aware Cross-cultural communication is dealing with people from other cultures in a way that should reduce misunderstandings and increase your potential to create strong cross-cultural relationships. The above tips should be seen as a starting point to greater cross-cultural awareness.
71.
The tips suggested in the passage are mainly about how to ______. A. avoid asking double questions B. create cross-cultural relationships C. understand cross-cultural communication D. improve cross-cultural communication skills
A B C D
72.
In cross-cultural communication people are advised to speak clearly and ______. A. loudly B. quietly C. slowly D. quickly
A B C D
73.
Negative questions should be avoided because ______. A. they may cause misunderstandings in communication B. one question should have one answer at one time C. there are no such questions in some cultures D. they are difficult to answer in some cultures
A B C D
74.
What are you advised to do if you are not sure whether you correctly understand something? A. Write down what you have heard and check. B. Encourage the listener to remind you. C. Ask a double question to confirm. D. Repeat what you have said.
A B C D
75.
According to the last paragraph, what is essential for cross-cultural communication? A. Being aware of your own potential. B. Trying to reduce cultural misunderstandings. C. Dreaming with more people from other countries. D. Establishing a good relationship with people from other cultures.
A B C D
Passage Four
The way people hold to the belief that a fun-filled, pain-free life equals happiness actually reduces their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equal to happiness then pain must be equal to unhappiness. But in fact, the opposite is true: more often than not things that lead to happiness involve some pain. As a result, many people avoid the very attempts that are the source of true happiness. They fear the pain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children, professional achievement, religious commitment, self-improvement. Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be less and less satisfying. If he is honest he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment. For commitment is in fact quite painful. The single life is filled with fun, adventure, excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most distinguishing features. Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night's sleep or a three-day vacation. I don't know any parent who would choose the fun to describe raising children. But couples who decide not to have children never know the joys of watching a child grow up or of playing with a grandchild. Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating realizations. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can genuinely increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems pointless. And it liberates us from envy: we now understand that all those who are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.
76.
According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because ______. A. he is reluctant to take on family responsibilities B. he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains single C. he finds more fun in dating than in marriage D. he fears it will put an end to all his fun adventure and excitement
A B C D
77.
Raising children, in the author's opinion, is ______. A. a moral duty B. a thankless job C. a rewarding task D. a source of inevitable pain
A B C D
78.
From the last paragraph, we learn that envy sometimes stems from ______. A. hatred B. misunderstanding C. prejudice D. ignorance
A B C D
79.
To understand what true happiness is one must ______. A. have as much fun as possible during one's lifetime B. make every effort to liberate oneself from pain C. put up with pain under all circumstances D. be able to distinguish happiness from fun
A B C D
80.
What is the author trying to tell us? A. Happiness often goes hand in hand with pain. B. One must know how to attain happiness. C. It is important to make commitments. D. It is pain that leads to happiness.
A B C D
Ⅳ Translation Directions:There are 10 sentences in this section. Please translate sentences from Chinese into English, and translate sentences from English into Chinese.
81.
我们都已经长大了，有能力处理自己的事情。
82.
世上的父母都爱自己的孩子，这是条普遍真理。
83.
他离开我们已经很多年了，但是我时常想起他。
84.
如果发生的事情和我所希望的不一样，我也一样生活。
85.
正如我们能从历史中学习一样，我们也能从周围人的经验中学习。
86.
Whenever our motherland needs me, I will respond to her call.
87.
It is obvious that the development of science and technology is vital to the modernization of China.
88.
Quite a few young people nowadays have the habit of listening to background music while doing their homework.
89.
The key to our room is attached to a large plastic block with the room number on it.
90.
As I viewed these once familiar surroundings, images of myself as a child there came to my mind.
Ⅴ Error Correction Directions:There are 10 sentences. Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. You are required to identify the one that is incorrect, and then mark the corresponding letter.
91.
They (couldn't) decide (whether) they should (leave) the theater or (to stay there). A. couldn't B. whether C. leave D. to stay there
A B C D
92.
Venus (approaches) the earth (more closely) (than) any other planet (is). A. approaches B. more closely C. than D. is
A B C D
93.
Neither (he) nor I (are) willing to (accept) (these) unreasonable suggestions. A. he B. are C. accept D. these
A B C D
94.
He was (so) excited after hearing the news (and) he (could not) fall asleep (immediately). A. so B. and C. could not D. immediately
A B C D
95.
You (will not able) to pass the examination (unless) you work (harder) than you (do) now. A. will not able B. unless C. harder D. do
A B C D
96.
(After) his (graduation) (from) the university, he has (worked) in a famous computer company. A. After B. graduation C. from D. worked
A B C D
97.
(According to) our estimate, only one (out of) three company managers (have been) trained in the (field of) management. A. According to B. out of C. have been D. field of
A B C D
98.
Today we (have made great) (achievements), but tomorrow we (shall win) still (great victories). A. have made great B. achievements C. shall win D. great victories
A B C D
99.
(It was) (in this school) (where) he had studied (for four years). A. It was B. in this school C. where D. for four years
A B C D
100.
(Being felt) that she (had done) (something wonderful), she sat down (to rest). A. Being felt B. had done C. something wonderful D. to rest
A B C D
Ⅵ Writing Directions:For this part, you're required to write a composition on the topic Going on a Self-tour or a Package Tour. You should write at least 120 words, and your composition should be based on the outline given in Chinese below.