| In this part, 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. | |||
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| Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following passage. |
| 1. A. At a bar in New York. B. At a university restaurant. C. At Top Club of Britain. D. At a club in the United States. 2. A. Because Gloria worked hard for the club. B. Because Gordon regretted giving the big tip. C. Because her story made the club well known. D. Because Gordon had no money in the bank. 3. A. A lost-and-found check. B. An unexpected sum of money. C. The biggest tip in history. D. A tip from an English businessman. |
| Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following news. |
| 1. A. 900 million yuan. B. 900 billion yuan. C. 2.9 million yuan. D. 2.9 billion yuan 2. A. Drinking hot soup. B. Taking vitamin C. pills. C. Doing more exercise. D. Drinking coffee. 3. A. It could improve muscle function. B. Muscle damage would not happen. C. Muscle soreness would disappear. D. Upper body soreness would hardly be reduced. |
| Blanks 1 through 4 are based on the following conversation. | ||
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| I earn 10 dollars _____ hour as _____ supermarket cashier on Saturdays. |
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| A. a …an B. the …a C. an …a D. an…the |
| The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism _____ the wildlife in the area. |
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| A. in B. on C. at D. with |
| Shanghai is really a fascinating city and we've decided to stay for _____ two weeks. |
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| A. another B. other C. the other D. other's |
| The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took _____ pictures of them. |
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| A. many of B. masses of C. the number of D. a large amount of |
| How _____ you say that you really understand the whole story if you have covered only part of the article? |
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| A. can B. must C. need D. may |
| It is believed that if a book is _____, it will surely _____ the reader. |
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| A. interested …interest B. interesting …be interested C. interested …be interesting D. interesting…interest |
| The house rent is expensive. I've got about half the space I had at home and I'm paying _____ here. |
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| A. as three times much B. as much three times C. much as three times D. three times as much |
| I thought Jim would say something about his school report, but he _____ it. |
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| A. doesn't mention B. hadn't mentioned C. didn't mention D. hasn't mentioned |
| — How far apart do they live? — _____ I know, they live in the same neighbourhood. |
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| A. As long as B. As far as C. As well as D. As often as |
| We were in _____ when we left that we forgot the airline tickets. |
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| A. a rush so anxious B. a such anxious rush C. so an anxious rush D. such an anxious rush |
| A good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners' curiosity _____ he reaches the end of the story. |
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| A. when B. unless C. after D. until |
| It is these poisonous products _____ can cause the symptoms of the flu, such as headache and aching muscles. |
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| A. who B. that C. how D. what |
| The discovery of new evidence led to _____. |
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| A. the thief having caught B. catch the thief C. the thief being caught D. the thief to be caught |
| Only when your identity has been checked, _____. |
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| A. you are allowed in B. you will be allowed in C. will you allow in D. will you be allowed in |
| Generally speaking, _____ according to the directions, the drug has no side effect. |
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| A. when taking B. when taken C. when to take D. when to be taken |
| It is pretty well understood _____ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today. |
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| A. that B. when C. what D. how |
| I can think of many cases _____ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn't write a good essay. |
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A. why B. which C. as D. where |
| — Dad, I've finished my assignment. — Good, _____ you play or watch TV, you mustn't disturb me. |
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| A. whenever B. whether C. whatever D. no matter |
| An army spokesman stressed that all the soldiers had been ordered _____ clear warnings before firing any shots. |
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| A. to issue B. being issued C. to have issued D. to be issued |
| There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars _____ road conditions need _____. |
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| A. that …to be improved B. which …to be improved C. where…improving D. when…improving |
| Some passengers complain that it usually _____ so long to fill in travel insurance documents. |
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| A. costs B. takes C. spends D. spares |
| "I don't think it's my _____ that the TV blew up. I just turned it on, that's all," said the boy. |
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| A. error B. mistake C. fault D. duty |
| My grandfather is as _____ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day. |
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| A. enthusiastic B. energetic C. talkative D. sensitive |
| Broadly speaking, I would agree with Shirley, though not _____. |
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| A. widely B. thoroughly C. entirely D. extensively |
| Tony is _____ the guidebook, looking for information about Japan, where he will travel soon. |
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| A. tracing B. skipping C. inspecting D. scanning |
| One of the consequences of our planet's being warming up is a(n) _____ in the number of natural disasters. |
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| A. result B. account C. reason D. increase |
| Those who change mobile phones frequently will pay a heavy price for being _____. |
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| A. graceful B. fashionable C. particular D. feasible |
| Life is tough in the city. In order to lose their _____, some people drink alcohol. |
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| A. temper B. mood C. consciousness D. pressures |
| Her talent and experience _____ her to the respect of her colleagues. |
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| A. permitted B. qualified C. deserved D. entitled |
| The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather _____ the helplessness of the crew at sea. |
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| A. added to B. resulted from C. turned out D. made up |
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| Farmers, as we all know, have been having a hard time of it lately, and have turned to new ways of earning income from their land. This involves not only planting new kinds of crops, but some 1 ways of making money, the most unusual of which has got to be sheep racing. Yes, you heard me 6 ! A farmer now holds sheep races on a regular basis, and during the past year over 100, 000 people have 3 to watch the race. "I was passing the farm on my way to the sea for a holiday," one punter (赛马经纪人) told me, "and I thought I'd have a look. I didn't believe it was serious, to tell you the truth." According to a regular visitor, betting on sheep is more interesting than betting on horses. "At proper horse races everyone has already studied the form of the horse 4 , and there are clear favourites. 5 nobody has heard anything about these 6 ! Most people find it difficult to tell one from another in any case." I stayed to watch the races, and I must admit that I found it quite 7 . In a usual sheep race, half a dozen sheep race down hill over a course of about half a mile. Food is waiting for them at the other end of the 8 just to give them some encouragement, I ought to add! The sheep run surprisingly fast, 9 they have probably not eaten for a while. Anyway, the crowd around me were obviously enjoying their day out at the races, 10 by their happy faces and the sense of excitement. | ||||
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| The British love to think of themselves as polite, and everyone knows how fond they are of their "pleases" and "thank you". Even the simplest business such as buying a train ticket requires 1 seven or eight of these. Another 2 of our good manners is the queue. New-comers to Britain could be forgiven for thinking that queuing rather than football was the 3 national sport. Finally, of course, motorists generally stop at crossings. But does all this mean that the British should consider themselves more polite than their European neighbours? I think not. Take forms of address (称呼) for example. The average English person- 4 he happens to work in a hotel or department store-would rather die than call a stranger "Sir" or "Madam". Yet in some European countries this is the most basic of common address. Our 5 "you" for everyone may appear more democratic, but it means that we are forced to seek out complicated ways to express 6 . I am all for returning to the use of "thee" and "thou" (Thee and thou are old-fashioned poetic words for "you"); "you" would be 7 for strangers and professional relationships. And of course, the English find touching and other shows of friendship truly terrifying. Have you noticed how the British 8 ever touch? Personally, I find the Latin habit of shaking hands or a friendly kiss quite charming. Try kissing the average English person, and they will either take two steps backwards in horror ; or, if their escape is 9 , you will find your lips touching the back of their head. Now what could be 10 than that? | ||||
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| Reading comprehension. | ||
While reading, you may focus on the Q (question) and A (answer) on the following web page. 
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| 1. The hotel Angaga in the Malives _____. | ||
| A. attracts untidy people B. has some basic facilities C. has the best landscape D. can be contacted by email | ||
| 2. If you spend your holiday in the Maldives in February, _____. | ||
| A. there is a greater likelihood of rain B. the weather will probably be better than that of the low season C. standard, superior and luxurious rooms are all available D. a standard room with full board will cost less than $ 100 a night | ||
| 3. What is the advice for the couple planning to visit Europe in October? | ||
| A. They could live in hotel rooms of lover standard. B. They should put up with the wonderfully unhealthy cooked breakfast. C. The should buy a reliable guidebook instead of increasing the budget. D. They should stay in hotels in a central area. |
| Reading comprehension. |
| Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her. One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour. During the interview, Mr. Petri said, "You're just the kind of person we need here. You're being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. I'm sure we can find a place for you in our organization." Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building. That afternoon, Ruth Kenny, her supervisor, saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said. "Oh, so you finally decided to come back to work today?" This was the last straw. She could not take another insult. Besides, Mr. Petri was right:she was being wasted in this job. "Look," she said angrily, "if you don't like the way I work, I don't need to stay here, I'll go where I'm appreciated! Good-bye!" She took up her things and stormed out of the office. That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria, "What do you think?" "Well," said Maria carefully, "are you sure about the other job?" "Well, not exactly, but …" Maria continued, "Will you be able to get a recommendation from Ms.Kenny if you need one?" "A recommendation?…from Ms.Kenny?" hesitated Martha, in a worried tone. "Martha, I hope you didn't burn your bridges," Maria said. "I think I would have handled it differently." |
| 1. Martha is unhappy in her job because _____. |
| A. she has not advanced B. the work in not significant C. her supervisor is younger than she D. there is too much work with little payment |
| 2. Which of the following statements is NOT true? |
| A. At her supervisor's criticism, Martha lost her temper. B. Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job. C. Martha's interview with the director was on her lunch hour. D. Martha got the name of the director through her cousin. |
| 3. The phrase "the last straw" in the middle of the passage probably refers to _____. |
| A. the last opportunity B. the straw that saves Martha's life C. the last reminder D. the final unpleasant thing |
| 4. What does Maria think of Martha's decision? |
| A. Martha has handled the matter properly. B. Martha shouldn't have set the bridge on fire. C. Martha should have found a new job before leaving. D. Martha shouldn't have lost her temper with her supervisor. |
| Reading comprehension. |
| You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia's fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat. "They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake (卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat," says Chwang. Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, culture -namely Asians' hospitality (好客)-is a reason for the fatness of today's generation, according to Chwang. "Asian people love food," she says. "Eating and drinking are important social and family functions." In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today's climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions. More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents' improved circumstances. "In the past, people had four or more children-now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them," says Chwang. "The easiest way is to give them 'quality food'. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin." When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says:"There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play. Children get fat because they don't move, and eventually, they don't want to move because they're fat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. "What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke," says Chwang. |
| 1. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? |
| A. Asian people tend to save more money. B. Asian children depart from their diet tradition. C. Asian children eat big meals on more occasions. D. Culture contributes to the fatness of Asian children. |
| 2. According to this passage, the 'quality food' fed by some parents is actually _____. |
| A. healthful food B. qualified food C. agreeable food D. high-calorie food |
| 3. Some parents feel bad when their children look thin, because _____. |
| A. their children don't love eating and drinking B. their children don't have a good physical condition C. they feel that they don't take good care of their children D. they feel that they are not wealthy enough to afford 'quality food' |
| 4. The purpose of this article is to _____. |
| A. compare the traditional diet with today's diet of Asian children B. find reasons for increased food consumption of Asian people C. explain why many Asian children are overweight nowadays D. prove the relationship between fatness and indoor play |
| Reading comprehension. |
| Many experts complain that media too often take advantage of the science fiction aspects of nanotech (纳 米技术). Reports of nanotech often refer to K. Eric Drexler's book Engines of Creations, which predicts an age full of dominant molecular (分子的) manufacturing and a world without material scarcity. Whatever humans need will one day be built cheaply with microscopic self-replicating machines (微细自我复制机) that put atoms together to create copies of anything alive in the world-from trees to human bodies. In fact, the scientific community is deeply divided over whether self-replication machines are possible. If they are, major dangers could exist. Mr. Drexler himself thought that self-replicating machines could probably go out of control. He writes in his book that man-made "plants" with "leaves no more efficient than today's solar cells could win over real plants,crowding the earth with leaves that are not suitable to be eaten. Tough 'bacteria' could be more competitive than the real bacteria: They could spread everywhere, replicate swiftly, and reduce the earth to dust in a matter of days." Critics of nanotech have made use of such images, calling for a delay on commercial nanotech until regulations are established. They also point to the possible military uses of nanotech. Bill Joy, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems, wrote in a Wired magazine essay in 2000 that if nanotech falls into the wrong hands, it could bring dangers to society. Opponents say Mr. Joy is overreacting. "In a way, calling for bans on research into molecular manufacturing is like calling for a delay on faster-than-light travel because no one is doing it," says Glenn Reynolds, a University of Tennessee law professor. Professor Reynolds says it is a good idea to regulate nanotech, but in ways the government would regulate any products that could be dangerous. Export controls and certification systems for nanotech companies are examples. US lawmakers have put forth four bills on nanotech research and development. |
| 1. K. Eric Drexler in his book predicts a future world with sufficient material, because _____. |
| A. man-made plants could replace real plants and grow more quickly B. plants produced by nanotech would be as efficient as today's solar cells C. man-made bacteria would be widespread and capable of self-replicating D. humans could create copies of anything alive with high technology |
| 2. To call for a delay on commercial nanotech, critics of nanotech make use of _____. |
| A. current social problems B. science fiction descriptions C. disagreements in the scientific community D. the fact that no one is doing molecular manufacturing |
| 3. Opponents of Bill Joy would NOT agree to _____. |
| A. control nanotech export B. ban nanotech research to avoid any possible dangers C. put forth bills on nanotech research and development D. establish a certification system for annotech companies |
| 4. Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage? |
| A. Nanotech should not be put into wrong use in the military field. B. The government should regulate products that could be dangerous. C. Nanotech regulations should be established in spite of the divided opinions. D. The media should not take advantage of the science fiction aspects of nanotech. |
| Translation. Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets . |
| 1. 请尽早做出决定，不然你会坐失良机。（or） __________________________________________________________________________ 2. 那些未曾去过那个小村庄的人很难描绘出它的美丽。（It…） __________________________________________________________________________ 3. 勤洗手是避免疾病传染的有效方法之一。（infect） __________________________________________________________________________ 4. 这条铁路横贯平原，把那个偏远山城与海港连接了起来。（remote） __________________________________________________________________________ 5. 这部有关第一次世界大战的历史小说引人入胜，我简直爱不释手。（so…that） __________________________________________________________________________ |
| Guided Writing. |
| Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你的好友因家境一般买不起名牌而闷闷不乐。给他写封信，谈谈你的看法和建议。 收信人：徐海青 寄信人：黄平（不可用自己的真实姓名） 写信日期：2003年6月8日 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ |
