新视野大学英语三级期末考试试卷A卷

《新视野大学英语》试卷PartⅡReading Comprehension (30 points)Directions:There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Many people, particularly recent college graduates, dream of owning their own businesses. Although such ventures are often exciting and profitable, the new entrepreneur should thoroughly investigate and plan the situation before plunging in. the first step should be to assemble a board of advisers, including a lawyer, an accountant, and an insurance representative. These individuals can provide valuable information and counsel. Securing the necessary licenses and permits is also a precondition and may require research to determine what is necessary.Most successful small-business owners have considerable experience in the field working for others before they become independent. They also begin with substantial financial backing and a good location. Renting space may be preferable or necessary at thestart, but the lease on the building must be examined carefully before it is signed. The new owner should be thoroughly familiar with the market and the competition. A person who wants to buy an existing business can often learn the history of the company and its prospects from the owner’s records. Once the business gets started, accurate and complete records should be kept to monitor the company’s progress and profits.Financing may be the most difficult step for small-business owners. They may rely on their own savings or borrow money from a bank or the Small Business Administration. Some suppliers will sell merchandise on credit, and manufacturers may be willing to finance the purchase of equipment. If the new business is a corporation, the owner may choose to sell stock.Once the new business is started, the Small Business Administration is a good source of advice. Several of its programs are designed to help new owners with the advice and expertise of retired executives. A nearby university or trade association may also help owners locate local sources of help.New business owners often report that they work long, hard hours but find the experience extremely satisfying. The realization that their efforts will produce actual results in the form of profit, success, and pride can be quite motivating. Those who have workedfor others enjoy the opportunity to make decisions and follow projects through to completion. Many report that hard work has never been so enjoyable before. Careful research, investigation, and planning at the outset do not guarantee success, but they provide a good foundation for the new small business and its owner.21.T he main idea of the passage is about _________.A)the history of the small businessB)tips on how to start your own businessC)how a small business worksD)the best way to build up a profitable business22.W hich of the following advisers is most necessary before youbegin?A)A retired executive.B)A bank officer.C)A professor of economics.D)A lawyer.23.T he article indicates that most successful small-business ownersare _______.A)recent college graduatesB)new entrepreneursC)financially secureD)experienced in the field24.O ne advantage of buying an existing business over starting a newone is that ______.A)it has records readily availableB)it minimizes the competitionC)it is cheaperD)it already has many customers25.N ew business owners may avoid potential problems by ______.A)hard workB)selling stockC)careful planningD)buying on creditQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Britain almost more than any other country in the world must seriously face the problem of building upwards, that is to say, of accommodating a considerable proportion of its population in high blocks of flats. It is said that the English man objects to this type of existence, but if the case is such, he does in fact differ from the inhabitants of most countries of the world today. In the past our own blocks of flats have been associated with the lower-income groups and they have lacked the obvious provisions, such as central heating, constant hot water supply, electrically operated lifts from top tobottom, and so on, as well as such details, important notwithstanding (然而), as easy facilities for disposal of dust and rubbish and storage places for baby carriages in the ground floor, playgrounds for children on the top of the buildings, and drying grounds for washing. It is likely that the dispute regarding flats versus (对，对抗) individual houses will continue to rage on for a long time as far as Britain is concerned. And it is unfortunate that there should be hot feelings on both sides whenever this subject is raised. Those who oppose the building of flats base their case primarily on the assumption (设想) that everyone prefers an individual home and on the high cost per unit of accommodation. The latter ignores the higher cost of providing full services to a scattered community and the cost in both money and time of the journeys to work for the suburban resident.26.We can infer from the passage that _____.A)E nglish people, like most people in other countries, dislikeliving in flatsB)people in most countries of the world today are not opposed toliving in flatsC)people in Britain are forced to move into high blocks of flatsD)m odern flats still fail to provide the necessary facilities forliving27.What is said about blocks of flats built in the past in Britain?A)T hey were mostly inhabited by people who did not earn much.B)They were usually not large enough to accommodate bigfamilies.C)They were sold to people before necessary facilities wereinstalled.D)T hey provided playgrounds for children on the top of thebuildings.28.The word "rage" (Line 9) means _____.A)b e ignoredB)develop with great forceC)encourage people greatlyD)b e in fashion29.Some people oppose the building of flats because _____.A)t he living expenses for each individual family are higherB)it involves higher cost compared with the building of housesC)they believe people like to live in houses with gardensD)t he disposal of rubbish remains a problem for those living inflats30.The author mentions that people who live in suburban houses_____.A)d o not have access to easy facilities because they live awayfrom the cityB)have to pay a lot of money to employ people to do serviceworkC)take longer time to know each other because they are ascattered communityD)h ave to spend more money and time traveling to work everydayQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage Most people would agree that, although our age exceeds all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no corresponding increase in wisdom. But Agreement ceases as soon as we attempt to define "wisdom" and consider means of promoting it.There are several factors that contribute to wisdom. Of these I should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight. This has become more difficult than it used to be owing to the extent and complexity of the special knowledge required of various kinds of technicians. Suppose, for example, that you are engaged in research in scientific medicine. The work is difficult and is likely to absorb the whole of your mind. You have no time to consider the effect which your discoveries or inventions may haveoutside the field of medicine. You succeed (let us say) as modern medicine has succeeded, in enormously lowering the infant death-rate, not only in Europe and America, but also in Asia and Africa. This has the entirely unintended result of making the food supply inadequate and lowing the standard of life in the parts of the world that have the greatest populations. To take an even more dramatic example, which is in everybody's mind at the present time; you study the makeup of the atom from a disinterested (无利害关系的) desire for knowledge, and by chance place in the hands of a powerful mad man the means of destroying the human race.Therefore, with every increase of knowledge and skill, wisdom becomes more necessary, for every such increase augments (增强)our capacity for realizing our purposes, and therefore augments our capacity for evil, if our purpose are unwise.31.Disagreement arises when people try to decide _____.A)h ow much more wisdom we have now than beforeB)what wisdom is and how to develop itC)if there is a great increase of wisdom in our ageD)w hether wisdom can be developed or not32.According to the author, "wisdom" is the ability to _____.A)c arefully consider the bad effects of any kind of research workB)give each important problem some careful considerationC)acquire a great deal of complex and special knowledgeD)g ive suitable consideration to all the possible elements in aproblem33.Lowering the infant death-rate may _____.A)p rove to be helpful everywhere in the worldB)give rise to an increase in population in EuropeC)cause food shortages in Asia and AfricaD)r aise the living standard of the people in Africa34.The author uses the examples in the passage to illustrate his pointthat _____.A)i t's extremely difficult to consider all the important elements inproblemB)success in medical research has its negative effectsC)scientists may unknowingly cause destruction to the humanraceD)i t's unwise to be totally absorbed in research in scientificmedicine35. What is the main idea of the passage? _____A)I t is unwise to place the results of scientific research in thehands of a powerful mad man.B)The more knowledge one has, the wiser one becomes.C)Any increase of knowledge could lead to disastrous resultswithout the guidance of wisdom.D)W isdom increases in proportion to one's age.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (30 points)Section A (10 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B) C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.36.The current political ________of our country is favorable forforeign investments.A) climate B) weather C) temperature D)state37.It is the business of the police to detect ______and of the lawcourts punish criminals.A) puzzles B) losses C) crimes D) faults38.Scientists say it may be five or ten years ______ it is possible totest this medicine on human patients.A) since B) before C) after D) when39.The popular singer was not only a national but aninternational_______.A) image B) role C) figure D) picture40.He has been awarded first prize for his roses three years in_________.A) success B) continuation C) continuity D)succession41.The country has a system of _______, most of which date fromnineteenth century.A) channels B) rivers C) streams D) canals42.I objected _______ punishing a whole group for one person’sfault.A) against B) by C) to D) from43.In summer, many North Americans go to Europe by boat becausethey expect to have a delightful _______.A) voyage B) travel C) journey D) tour44.You’d better _______your points by giving one or two examples;otherwise the students won’t be able to understand you.A) compare B) illustrate C) prove D) sharpen45.The confusion ________from various names that had been givento the same substance.A) rose B) raised C) arose D) aroused46.The coming of the railways in the 1830s________our society andeconomic life.A) transformed B) transportedC) transferred D) transmitted47.If you _________in taking this attitude, we will have to ask youto leave.A) persist B) insist C) resist D) pursue48.I didn’t expect you to _______at the party. I thought you were inAmerica.A) present B) assist C) come across D) turn up49.I’m sorry. It wasn’t my _______to cause a quarrel between youand David.A) meaning B) point C) intention D) view50.On the_______, he trades in his old car for a new one every threeyears.A) normal B) plain C) ordinary D) average51.Having missed that last bus, Bob had no alternative _____ a taxihome though he didn’t like the idea.A) but to take B) but taking C) but take D) to take but52.The doctor told Penny that too much _______ to the sun is badfor the skin.A) exposure B) extension C) exhibition D)expansion53.The teacher wrote his comments in the _______ of the student’spaper.A) bulletin B) margin C) edition D) magazine54.If you are on a ______, you must not have chocolate.A) rise B) drop C) decline D) diet55. The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds _____ hisargument in favor of the new theory.A) which to base on B) on which to baseC) to base on which D) which to be based onSection B (10 points)Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word given in brackets.56.(mysterious) The origin of this tribe is lost in___________.57.(utter) Politicians have to be careful in their public___________.58.(endurance) As a soldier, you must be ready to__________hardships and even suffer death.59.(beneficial) Rebuilding the canal has already broughtmany ____________to our national economy.60.(assume) Even ____________that smokers do see thehealth warnings, I doubt they will take any notice.61.(challenge) Teaching young children is a very___________and rewarding job.62.(authority) She _______ her partner to carry out thedaily responsibilities on her behalf when she was on her business trip.63.(approve) He showed his ____________by smilingbroadly.64.(courage) It was a _______ decision to resign in protest atthe company’s pollution record.65.(fortune) I feel I’m a very ________ person having somany choices in my career.66.(stain) ______ steel stays bright under circumstancesthat would cause other steel to become rusty or dirty.67.(accurate) The computer can predict changes with asurprising degree of _____ .68.(sense) Naturally, Germans are ________ about warafter their own defeat and destruction.69.(sympathy) I approve of his determination and energy,though I can’t ______ with his ideas.70.(worth) She considers teaching a _______ career.71.(precede) Paintings are a development of ideas sheexplored in the _______ decade.72.(popular) The _______ of Chinese paintings in theWest has generated a new boom in the study of Chinese culture and tradition.73.(invisible) The __________is good today, with noclouds or fog.74.(doubt) It is ______ if we can get the engine workingbefore morning.75.(public) It is unadvisable for the university authority to______ the exam results now.Section C (5 points)Directions: Complete the following sentences with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.76.A jury should not _______ the silence of a defendant as a sign ofguilt.77.He was _______ for four matches after arguing with the referee.78.They'd chosen a(n) _______ time to call as I'd just got into thebath.79.I'm not ________ —it was the worst meal I've ever eaten in mylife.80.Biologists _______ animals and plants into different groups.81.It's ________ to book seats at least a week in advance.82.Ever since our secretary walked out, the office has been in a stateof utter ______.83.South Africa has submitted a(n) ________ to host the World Cup.84.The findings show a(n) _______ difference between the opinionsof men and women.85.The recession has led to many small businesses going ______.Part IV. Translation from Chinese into English (10 points)86.我们的原则是如果你向学生传授诸如诚实、勇敢、正直、领导能力、好奇心和关心他人等美德的话，学生的学习成绩自然会提高。

第 1 页 共 11 页考试类型 闭卷新视野大学英语第三版第三册期末考试 试卷（A ）适用专业 年级 级 层次 班1. c onfer: ___ 2. defiance:___ 3. slump:___ 4. deteriorate___ 5. console:___6. tropical:___7. anonymous___8. compliment___9. notorious___ 10. perish:___ 11. inhibit:___ 12. endeavor: ___ 13. jeopardize:___ 14. contemplate: ___ 15. comply: __A. make it difficult for a process to startB. in or from the hottest parts of the worldC. become worseD. famous or well-known for sth. badE. try to make sb. feel better when they are unhappy or disappointedF. give sth. such as authority, a legal right, or an honor to sb.G. say sth. nice to sb. in order to praise themH. a sudden decrease in prices, sales, profits, etc.I. open refusal to obey sb. or sth.J. an effort to do sth., esp. sth. new or difficult K. think very carefully about sth. for a long time L. unknown by nameM. do what you have to do or are asked to do N. risk losing or spoiling sth. important O. die, esp. in a terrible or sudden wayPart I. Try to find for each of the following words their suitable explanation from A to O and write down your answers.（1x15）1. When the bus ______________________ and I got off, I was relieved because I had finished school and I had the weekend ahead of me to enjoy myself.2. The parents who feel that their own lives are miserable and are failures can ________________ doing an immense amount of damage to their kids.3. Please remember to keep a copy for yourself as we cannot return manuscripts, _______________________whether or not they are published.4. The ship ___________________ the agreed voyage and arrived about 10 days late and in the meantime the price of sugar had fallen and the merchants lost over £4,000.5. As the market _____________________a wide variety of goods, the economy became more balanced and the competition forced the prices down.6. In carrying out the plan we are likely to come across difficulties, but we are determined to _______________________ them all.7. The athlete had been ____________________long legs and a persistent temperament so he was very successful.8. When the economic slump hit the country, many people who had lost their jobs had to _________________________a lot of luxuries.9. The majority of people are not lazy; they want to work hard, want to have a better future, and want to _______________________their families.10. Our students have almost limitless resources ________________________: a well-equipped library, student workrooms, a large cafeteria, an undergraduate office and a computer center.Part II. Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below. Change the form where necessary. Each expression can be used only once.（1x10）第 3 页 共 11 页Passage onePsychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing ---- older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents’ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly father s, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he’s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,” says Metcalf, “You can’t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won’t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband, Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.”Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus o n parenting.”1. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing? A) Older parents can better balance their resources against children’s demands. B) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children. C) Older parents are often better prepared financially.D) Older parents can take better care of their children.2. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.B) They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.C) They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.D) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.3. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that _________.A) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageB) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energyC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children.4. What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joann Galst?A) Being laughed at by other people.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being mistaken for grandparents.D) Approaching of death.5. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.C) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.D) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.Passage twoLosing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it s quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women s Hospital in Boston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don t remember even seeing it, that s far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that s "a red flag that something more serious may be involved." Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood第 4 页共11 页pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on Array medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense againstmemory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain s cognitive (认知的) reserve, Daffner says. "Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways," he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.6. Why does the author say that one need’ t be concerned about memory slips?A) Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.B) They occur only among certain groups of people.C) Not all of them are related to one’s age.D) They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.7. What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A) Our interaction skills deteriorate.B) Some parts of our brain stop functioning.C) Communication within our brain weakens.D) Our whole brain starts shrinking.8. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriously?A) Totally forgetting how to do one s daily routines.B) Inability to recall details of one s life experiences.C) Failure to remember the names of movies or actors.D) Occasionally confusing the addresses of one s friends.9. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A) Check the brain s cognitive reserve.B) Stop medications affecting memory.C) Turn to a professional for assistance.D) Exercise to improve their well-being.10. What is Dr. Daffner’s advice for combating memory loss?A) Having regular physical and mental checkups.B) Taking medicine that helps boost one s brain.C) Engaging in known memory repair activities.D) Staying active both physically and mentally.Passage threeIn spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter’s end. So it’s nosurprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.第 5 页共11 页Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others elevate the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were fav ored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too.“There’s something about their delicate nature that appeals to me,” says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modem characters. “I’ve broken eggs at every stage of the process—from the very beginning to the very, very end.”But there’s an appeal in that vulnerability. “There’s part of this sickening horror of knowing you’re w alking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.” Chast’s designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness.Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer protection against evil.“There’s an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not prevail in the world,” says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.The tradition, dating back to 300 B.C., was later incorporated into the Christian church. The old symbols, however, still endure. A decorated egg with a bird on it, given to a young married couple, is a wish for children. A decorated egg thrown into the field would be a wish for a good harvest.11.Why do people in many cultures prize the egg?A) It is a welcome sign of the coming of spring.B) It is their major source of protein in winter.C) It can easily be made into a work of art.D) It can bring wealth and honor to them.12.What do we learn about the decorated “eggs” in Russia?A) They are shaped like jewel cases.B) They are cherished by the rich.C) They are heavily painted in red.D) They are favored as a form of art.13.Why have contemporary artists continued the egg art tradition?A) Eggs serve as an enduring symbol of new life.B) Eggs have an oval shape appealing to artists.C) Eggs reflect the anxieties of people today.D) Eggs provide a unique surface to paint on.第 6 页共11 页第 7 页 共 11 页14.Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs?A) She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed. B) She can add multiple details to the design to communicate her idea. C) She always derives great pleasure from designing something new. D) She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end. 15.What do we learn from the passage about egg-painting? A) It originated in the eastern part of Europe. B) It has a history of over two thousand years. C) It is the most time-honored form of fancy art. D) It is especially favored as a church decoration.A bookless life is an incomplete life. Books influence the depth and breadth of life. They meet the natural 1)_____for freedom, for expression, for creativity and beauty of life. Learners, therefore, must have books, and the right type of book, for the satisfaction of their need. Readers turn 2)____ to books because their curiosity concerning all manners of things, their eagerness to share in the experiences of others and their need to 3) _____ from their own limited environment lead them to find in books food for the mind and the spirit. Through their reading they find a deeper significance to life as books acquaint them with life in the world as it was and it is now. They are presented with a 4)_____ of human experiences and come to5) _____ other ways of thought and living. And while 6)____ their own relationships and responses to life , the readers often find that the 7) ____ in their stories are going through similar adjustments, which help to clarify and give significance to their own.Books provide 8)______ material for readers’ imagination to grow. Imagination is a valuable quality and a motivating power, and stimulates achievement. While enriching their imagination, books 9)______their outlook, develop a fact-finding attitude and train them to use leisure 10)_____. The social and educational significance of the readers’ books cannot be overestimated in an academic library.Part IV . Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable letters for words fromthe word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.（1x10）第 8 页 共 11 页1. Consider also the heroic example of Abraham Lincoln, who faced substantial hardships, failures andrepeated misfortunes in his lifetime. Yet his strong will was the spur that pushed him forward, strengthening his optimism, dedication and determination. It intensified and focused his efforts and enabled him to triumph over the overwhelming failures and profound difficulties in his life. A hundred years later, people from around the world commend Abraham Lincoln as the greatest American president of all time.2. Thanks to modern aviation, we can now move through space at an inhuman speed. For the first time in human history, we can outrun the sun and move from one hemisphere to another in a single day. Of course, it's not enough to simply get on a plane. Most people, after all, escape to Paris so they don't have to think about those troubles they left behind. But here's the irony: Our mind is most likely to solve our most stubborn problems while we are sitting in luxury in a Left Bank café.Part V . Translate the following passages into Chinese: (2x5)第 9 页 共 11 页上海自贸区（Shanghai Free Trade Zone ）是中国政府于2013年设立在上海的自由贸易区。

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Part I Listening Comprehension(15%)Section A (4%)Directions: In this section you will hear 4 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A) A teacher and a student.B) A shop assistant and a customer.C) A receptionist and a client.D) A boss and a worker.2. A) He went to bed too late.B) His mother forgot to wake him up.C) He gets up late because he feels tired these days.D) He doesn’t have an alarm clock to wake him up.3. A) He is taking care of his twin brother.B) He has been in perfect condition.C) He is worried about Rods’ health.D) He has been feeling ill all week.4. A) Travel in different countries.B) Look for some similar topics.C) Make comparisons of festivals in different countries.D) Go to some countries with similar culture.Section B (4%)Directions: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation,you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Questions 5 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.5. A) He misses Laura very much.B) He hasn’t got the invitation to the party.C) He wants to make sure of the time.D) He can’t attend the party.6. A) Some of his relatives from Scotland.B) Some of his friends from Scotland.C) Some of his colleagues from Ireland.D) Some of his former classmates from Ireland.7. A) Take his relatives to the party.B) Take his colleagues to his home.C) Take his friends out to dinner.D) Take his classmates to a hotel.8. A) He can drop in later with his friends.B) He can come to the party to meet James.C) He can send her an email about his plan.D) He can come with his relatives.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) How fire moves.B) How fire starts.C) What fire needs and does.D) What fire is made of.10. A) Fire is matter.B) Fire is smoke.C) Fire is a spot.D) Fire is an activity.11. A) Fuel and glass.B) Glass and wind.C) Fuel and gas.D) Heat source and fuel.12. A) It burns very quickly.B) It burns slowly at a high heat.C) It’s easy to light.D) It’s very smoky.Questions 13 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.13. A) The best medical care maintains good health.B) It’s too late to see the doctor when you feel sick.C) Good health results largely from good habits.D) Doctors are responsible for maintaining people’s health.14. A) One should try to avoid being overweight.B) One should keep fit according to one’s own conditions.C) Easier exercise is preferable.D) Sweaty, competitive games are more helpful.15. A) Accidents and disease.B) Being sick or getting overweight.C) Developing bad habits.D) Neglecting common health rules.Part II Vocabulary (20%)16. It was about 30 seconds before Alex ______ from the water.17. It is well known that China is a country with rich natural __________.18. The committee’s decision will be _______ to all employees.19. Consumers say they are ________ about using their credit cards over the internet.A. resourcesB. notifiedC. emergedD. uneasy20. When you do yoga, try to _____ your breathing.21. People are beginning to realize that to _______ nature at will is the biggest mistake.22. My favorite store is the one that _____ in hand-made chocolates.23. He always drinks a _____ amount of alcohol to get himself drunk.A. massiveB. transformC. regulateD. specializes24. I had to ____ one of my email accounts as it was filled with junk email.25. The power station was moved further away from the living areas to _______ the pollution.26. He was _______ with his business matters and didn’t have time to think about a holiday.27. Du e to increased ______ , the past decade saw great economic growth in China.A. decreaseB. productivityC. abandonD. occupied28. He________ the dangers of the trip to the mountain.29. She was _______ by her failure in applying for the post.30. The ______ tick of the clock got on my nerves.31. I think the scientist is ______ of the high praise.A. worthyB. exaggeratedC. continualD. frustrated32. Children display great_____ about every new thing they see.33. The room only has a ____ for 100 people.34. Discipline is _____ to anyone who wants to be successful.35. Keeping a ______ attitude to get the job.A. essentialB. curiosityC. positiveD. capacityPart III Reading Comprehension (30%)Passage 1The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home. She is recalling old times as she waits for her family's arrival. The nursing home has been Melinda's new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago. Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years. Unfortunately, he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made: to be with each other for every birthday. Melinda knew this was unrealistic but agreed to the promise for Thomas’s sake.“Thomas, you are completely a dreamer!” Melinda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife. That s what she loved about him most—he had a vivid imagination. They got married at age eighteen and began having children right away. Mary came within the year，followed by Thomas Benjamin II, Lilly-Ann, and Joseph “Little Joey' George. The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love.“Mom!” Lilly shouted, but it really sounded like a howl. Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared with her late husband. Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.When the doors opened, Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless. The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and love was felt instantly. The night went on; stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect. However, when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family. With a smile on her face, she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast. “This one is for you, Thomas，though you are not here.”36. Why did Thomas break his promise?A. He was busy with his work.B.He died of lung cancer.C. He had to serve in the army.D.He stopped loving Melinda.37. Which of the following best explains “exultant” underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Peaceful.B. Simple.C. Stressful.D. Happy.38. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Melinda，children forgot their father.B. Melinda was tired of noise.C. Melinda missed her husband badly.D. Melinda liked to drink alcohol,39. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A Particular BirthdayB. A Woman at a Nursing HomeC. Memories of Old DaysD. A Big Surprise for MelindaPassage BSpotify can tell if you’re sad. Here’s why that should scare you. Want to figure out if someone is a patient with a mental disability? Ask them what their favorite song is. A New York University study last year found that people who loved Eminem's Lose Yourself and Justin Bieber's What Do You Mean? were more likely to have trouble with mental disabilities than people who were into Dire Straits.Over the past few years，Spotify has been improving the ability to analyze information to help businessmen target consumers with advertisements made specially for their needs. They conclude this from the sort of music you’re listening to, combined with where and when you’re listening to it, along with third-party data that might be available.Now, to be clear, there’s nothing significantly illegal about what Spotify is doing with your information. I certainly don't think that they are working with shadowy consulting firms to serve you ads selling a culture struggle while you're listening to music that suggests you might be in a terrible situation. However, I find it disappointing that our personal, private moments with music are increasingly being turned into information points and offered to advertisers.You can see where this could go，can’t you? As ad targeting gets ever more accurate, businessmen will have the ability to target our feelings in potentially improper ways. According to one study, you are more likely to spend more on a product if you’re feeling sad. You can imagine some companies might take advantage of that. And on that note，I’m feeling a littledown about all this. Head off to treat myself to something expensive.40. What's the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To introduce a new song.B. To draw readers’ attention.C. To help more patients.D. To promote a new medium.41. Spotify improves its ability to analyze information to______.A. provide services for the governmentB. work with shadowy consulting firmsC. get listeners' personal informationD. help businessmen attract consumers42. What s the author’s attitude towards Spotify?A. Uncertain.B. Supportive.C. Positive.D.Dissatisfied.43. Who is the text probably designed for?A. Internet users.B. Officials.C. Researchers.D.Managers.Passage CAn exciting landing process of Chang'e-4 lunar probe (月球探测器）was seen through the monitor at Beijing Aerospace Control Center in Beijing，Jan. 3, 2019. It touched down on the far side of the moon at 10:26 a.m. Beijing Time, becoming the first spacecraft soft-landing on the moon’s unknown side never visible from Earth.China’s Chang'e-4 probe has started the exploration on the far side of the moon thanks to the relay satellite that provides a communication link with ground control. The relay satellite, named Queqiao, meaning Magpie Bridge, after a Chinese legend, was launched on May 21,2018，and became the first communication satellite operating in the halo orbit, nearly 500,000 km from the earth. It can also provide communication for probes from other countries. The relay satellite will also be used for scientific and technological experiments. The maximum distance between the satellite and the Chang'e-4 probe on the far side of the moon is 79,000 km. The satellite processes data from the probe and sends it to Earth.The satellite can stay in its orbit for a long time due to its relatively low fuel consumption, as the earth’s and moon's gravity balances its orbital moving. While in orbit, it can “see” both the earth and the far side of the moon.The concept of using a relay satellite in the halo orbit was first put forward by U.S. space expertsin the 1960s, but was realized by Chinese space engineers.Researchers hope to use the cameras on the satellite to record asteroids (小行星）hitting the far side of the moon. To control the cost of the Chang'c-4 probe, the relay satellite was designed to be relatively small, weighing about 400 kg.Researchers had just 30 months to develop the satellite, putting them under high pressure. To promote public interest in space exploration, the China National Space Administration invited people to write down their wishes for lunar and space exploration, and the relay satellite carries the names of tens of thousands of participants and their messages.44. What do we learn from the second paragraph?A. The relay satellite was launched on Jan. 3, 2019.B.Chang'e-4 probe was the first communication satellite.C. The relay satellite only explores the far side of the moon.D. The relay satellite can handle data from Chang'e-4 probe.45. Why was the size of the relay satellite relatively small?A. To reduce the cost as much as possible.B. To make it circle Moon for a longer time.C. To avoid being crashed by other satellites.D. To follow American space experts，advice.46. What made researchers suffer from great stress?A. Few people interested in the exploration on the moon.B. The relay satellite carrying too much equipment.C. Their lacking enough time to develop the relay satellite.D. People’s never being optimistic about the relay satellite47. What is the main idea of the text?A. China is a new space power after the USA.B.Change-4 probe lands on Moon’s far side.C. Chinese space engineers make much progress.D. Space exploration is a dangerous challenge.Passage DLast year marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. There were events around theworld in memory of those who died in the conflict. We have picked out three of them in European countries. Let's take a look.BelgiumIn a park, the famous Belgian artist Koen Vanmechelen had an exhibition called Coming World, Remember Me. The work consisted of 600,000 individual(单独的）clay sculptures, one for exhibition was a big egg made of clay each person killed during the World War. In the center of the exhibition was a big egg made of clay, symbolizing a new world.UKIn a small town called Aldridge. almost 100 houses in one street were covered with 24,000poppies and statues of sold.They stood for the men from the area who had been killed in the war. The flowers were chosen because of a poem written by the Canadian doctor John McCrea in1915. They made people think of fields of blood.FranceThe British artist Guy Denning arrived in La Feuille，a small town in the northwest of France, to stick life-size drawings of soldiers who never came back home. Armed with glue and a brush, Denning stuck his drawings carefully on walls. Before long 112 men, ma.nly young adults, were brought back to mind, if not to life.48. What do we know about Coming World. Remember Me?A. It's the name of an exhibition.B. It's a film about World War I.C. It's a work standing for peace.D. It's a sculpture made of clay.49. Why were poppies chosen to symbolize the dead soldiers?A. The British people preferred them.B. They showed the cruelty of war.C. A Canadian doctor suggested them.D. The fields were filled with them.50. How was the end of World War I marked in France?A. A memorial to the dead soldiers was built.B. 112 wounded soldiers in the war were helped.C. Drawings of some dead soldiers were put up.D. Young adults were encouraged to join the army.Part IV Skimming and Scanning (10%)Technology in education: Current trendsA)Computers and Internet connections are becoming widely available in schools and classrooms. In 1999, 99 percent of teachers in the United States had access to a computer in their schools, and 84 percent had one or more computers in their classrooms. At the same time, Internet connections were also widespread, with 95 percent of schools and 63 percent of classrooms having access. Worldwide, many countries are making the creation and diffusion of information and communications technology (ICT) an important priority.The use of technology to find educational resourcesB) In the past, teachers attempting a problem-based curriculum felt the need to limit problems to those for which they had expertise or the local library had resources. Now the World Wide Web brings a seemingly endless amount of information on almost any subject, and it is possible for students to choose topics based on personal interest rather than availability of resources.C) Internet research projects are gaining popularity. In the spring of 1998, 30 percent of teachers surveyed (and 70 percent of those with high-speed Internet connections) reported they had assigned Internet research tasks to their students during the school year. Use of the Internet to gather information for solving problems sometimes resembles a modern version of library research, in which students gather and synthesize information from published reports. Despite the fact that the task seems traditional, the characteristics of this new medium require special skills for students. The sheer volume of information allows students to study almost any topic, but also makes it more difficult to locate precisely the right information from among the thousands, or even millions, of sites. In addition, the ease of publishing materials on the Internet increases the likelihood that students will encounter inaccurate or biased information. As a result, students must learn new strategies for conducting searches and evaluating the information thatthey retrieve.D) Students carrying out scientific investigations can use the Internet to make observations and collect data. For example, the fourth and fifth graders in California collected insects and sent them to San Diego State University. Using two-way audio and video connecting the school and the university, scientists guided the students in using an electron microscope to examine their specimens. Technology has made it possible to collect data from places students could never visit. In recent projects, high school students explored the floor of the Monterey Bay by studying the video from remotely operated robots, and middle school students were given time to use the Hubble telescope. Students also use technology to collect data in their schools and communities. For example, using handheld computers outfitted with various types of probes （探测仪），students can monitor the water quality at various locations in nearby streams or lakes. By transmitting their individual readings to a laptop computer in a field laboratory they can quickly graph their data and visually compare readings.The use of technology to summarize and present findingsE) In the past, students memorized and used formulas and models created by others to solve problems. Students often used these formulas, especially in the early stages of learning, with little understanding. In the early 21st century computer tools provide the opportunity for students to construct and test their own models using tools such as spreadsheets （电子制表软件）or concept maps （概念图）. This type of instruction deepens students' understanding of abstract concepts and allows these concepts to be taught at an earlier age.F) Once students have summarized their data and other information, they typically communicate their findings to others. Writing reports is still the most widespread use of ICT, with 61 percent of US teachers assigning students word-processing tasks. In addition to text, students also use computer-created graphics, videos, and animations to communicate their ideas.G) The teacher is not the only audience for students' presentations. Students frequently expect to present their work to and receive feedback from their peers and the world outside their classroom. Whether they are using presentation software to accompany a face-to也cepresentation or developing materials to put on the Web, the trend is for students to be able to communicate their work to a broad audience. This increases students' perception that problem-based learning is real work for real audiences.The use of technology for collaboration and distance educationH) There are many opportunities for individual students to use technology to enhance their learning. These include online courses that provide students in remote locations with opportunities for customized curriculum and advanced placement courses （先修课程）. These courses are conducted entirely online and offer asynchronous （异步的）interaction among faculty and students. Because they allow students to participate anytime and from anywhere, online courses are becoming increasingly popular among postsecondary （高等教育）students whose job and personal commitments do not allow them to meet a regular class schedule.I) Opportunities for interaction with peers from other countries can also contribute to knowledge and understanding of other cultures. ICT makes this type of communication possible for anyone with Internet access. For example, the Kidlink project encourages students up to age 15 to use the Internet to build a global network of friends. Kidlink participants discuss issues ranging from how to make and keep friends to war and peace.J) Monitoring students' independent learning in these flexible environments will be supported by sophisticated new assessment technologies that will help teachers collect and analyze students' data and make instructional decisions. These tools will continually assess students' work and provide feedback to them and their teachers. Such assessment has the potential to make time-consuming standardized testing unnecessary and to personalize the curriculum for every student. Ubiquitous，well-integrated technology tools will bring educators closer to redefine the educational enterprise and provide customized, just-in-time solutions for the learning needs of students.____1 Students find it more difficult to locate the right information from among a large number of websites.____2 Teachers will use sophisticated new technologies to assess students' learning in flexible environments and make instructional decisions.____3 Collecting information from the Internet is similar to that in the library as students obtain published reports and process the information in both cases.____4 While teachers had to limit problems to those with resources in the process of teaching in the past, students nowadays can make their own interest-based choices because of a large amount of information available on many subjects.____5 Students of higher education prefer online courses to those given at fixed time and in fixed places due to their other businesses.____6 The Kidlink project encourages students up to 15 to make foreign friends and have discussions about a wide range of issues on the Internet.____7 Many countries around the world prioritize the creation and spread of ICT.____8 By means of two-way audio and video, scientists in San Diego State University instructed the fourth- and fifth-grade students in California to observe specimens with electronic devices. ____9 Face-to-face presentations accompanied by software indicate the trend that students can communicate their work with more people.____10 Because of computer tools, abstract concepts can be better understood by students and be taught at an earlier age.Part V Translation (10%)1. 孔子的许多思想，尤其是教育思想，对中国社会产生了深远的影响。

新视野大学英语三级期末考试试卷(A) 考生注意：本试卷满分100分，考试时间120分钟 （试卷一）Part A Directions : You will hear ten short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once . After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked a, b, c, d, and decide which the best answer is. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 1. A. To go into the family business. B. To be an architect. C. To be more interesting. D. To become a writer. 2. A. In a bank B. In a bookstore C. In a supermarket D. In a library 3. A. Buy her some stamps B. Mail some packages C. Go to the bank D. Buy her some coffee and sugar 4. A. How to get to the school B. How to get to the Main Street C. How to get to the post office D. How to get to the bank 5. A. Shanghai B. Wuhan C. Nanjing D. Beijing 6. A. Barbara is in the park now. B. Barbara ’s mother is out. C. Barbara is with her boyfriend now. D. Barbara is not able to attend the party.7. A. Yes, he failed in the interview.B. Yes, but he did his best in the interview.C. No, he doesn ’t think so.D. No, he answered all questions correctly.I. Listening （20%） 装订线姓名：学院：专业；学号：任课教师：8. A. She should be careful about her money.B. She should find more money for the suit.C. She shouldn’t buy the brown suit.D. She should buy the brown suit.9. A. He threw half of it away.B. He threw half of it away and kept the rest.C. He kept all the paper.D. He gave half of it to his friend.10. A. The movie is not good.B. The movie is excellent.C. He wants to see the movie again.D. He wants to see the movie at home.Part BDirections: You will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. The passages and questions will be read twice.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.11. A. At the airport B. At the railway stationC. At the travel agencyD. At the bookstore12. A. One B. TwoC. ThreeD. Four13. A. By train B. By busC. By shipD. By plane14. A.On Monday B. On TuesdayC. On ThursdayD. On Friday15. A. Two days B. Three daysC. Eleven daysD. Fourteen daysQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.16. A. To ask your teacher.B. To think hard.C. To give up.D. To look it up in a dictionary.17. A. Its pronunciation.B. Its part of speech.C. The use of it.D. Its pronunciation, the part of speech and the use of it.18. A. The words beginning with the letter A.B. The words beginning with the letter E.C. The simple words.D. The very short words.19. A. Blind, boyfriend, murder, movement.B. Blind, boyfriend, movement, murder.C. Boyfriend, blind, movement, murder.D. Movement, murder, blind, boyfriend.20. A. It is useful in learning Chinese.B. It is our good friend in learning Chinese.C. It is our good friend in learning English.D. It is not useful in learning English.II. Vocabulary （20%）amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you.A. moderateB. modernC. largeD. striking22. The two brothers are very much _______, not only in walking but also inthinking.A. likeB. likelyC. alikeD. alive23. He'll be angry if you try to ________ him. He is very busy now.A. interfere withB. interfere inC. disturb withD. worry about24. Physical exercise is particularly necessary to primary pupils ________ it helpsthem power up the brain.A. by thatB. on thatC. in thatD. to that25. The British are not so familiar with different cultures and other ways of doingthings, ________ is often the case in other countries.A. soB. asC. itD. that26. Could you please _____ an appointment for me to see Mr. Smith?A. manageB. arrangeC. takeD. prepare27. Everyone on the team __________ winning the game.A. attributed toB. contributed toC. distributed toD. led to28. I like my teacher, but feel no ________ for her.A. affectionB. likeC. feelingD. motion29. As we can no longer wait for the delivery of our order, we have to ________ it.A. acceptB. cancelC. refuseD. delay30. The early pioneers had to ________ many hardships to settle on the new land.A. go along withB. go throughC. go back onD. go into31. Ideas __________ from one's own experience are sometimes more valuablethan those from books.A. derivedB. depositedC. retreatedD. restored32. If you want to __________ a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible aboutthe manners and customs of your host country.A. secureB. serveC. sureD. ensure33. He was a man of noble ______. He came from an old and prominent family inVirginia.A. originB. sourceC. rootD. resource34. One of his eyes was injured in an accident, but after a ______ operation, hequickly recovered his sight.A. delicateB. considerateC. preciseD. sensible35. He played the guitar so well that everyone was _______.A. affectedB. arousedC. effectedD. impressed36. Last year the advertising rate ________ by 20 percent.A. roseB. raisedC. arousedD. arose37. The purpose of the seminar is to train some of the employees to work________ in the branch offices abroad.A. laterB. lateC. latelyD. latest38. Drinking alcohol can ________ your ability to drive properly.A. effectB. affectC. influenceD. impact39. When we shook hands I was conscious of his firm ______________.A. fistB. handC. punchD. grip40. His plan sounds ________, so you'd better carry out.A. feasibleB. uselessC. worthyD. federalPassage oneThe television camera is rather like the human eye. Both the eye and thecamera have a lens, and both produce a picture on a screen. In each case the picture is made up of millions of spots of light.Let us see how the eye works. When we look at an object — a person, a house, or whatever it may be — we do not see all the details of the object in one piece. We imagine that we do, but this is not the case. In fact, the eye builds up the picture for us in our brain, which controls our sight, in millions of separate parts, and, although we do not realize it, all these details are seen separately.This is what happens when we look at something. Beams of light of different degrees of intensity, reflected from all parts of the objects, strike the lens of the eye. The lens then gathers together the spots of light from these beams and focuses them on to a light-sensitive plate — the retina — at the back of the eyeball. In this way an image of the object is produced on the retina in the form of a pattern of lights.The retina contains millions of minute light-sensitive elements, each of which is separately connected to the brain by a tiny fiber in the optic nerve. These nerve fibers, working independently, pick out minute details from the image on the retina and turn the small spots of light into nerve impulses of different strengths. They then transmit these impulses to the brain. They do this all at the same time.All the details of the image are fed to the brain, and, as we taught our brain to add them together correctly, we see a clear picture of the object as a whole.Television, which means vision at a distance, operates on a similar principle. A television picture is built up in thousands of separate parts.Beams of light reflected from the subject being televised strike the lens of the television camera, which corresponds to the lens of the eye. The camera lens gathers together the spots of light from these beams and focuses an image of the subject on to a place, the surface of which is coated with millions of photo-electric elements sensitive to light.The spots of light forming the image on the plate cannot be transmitted as light. So they are temporarily converted by an electronic device into millions of electrical impulses; that is, into charges of electricity.These electrical impulses are then sent through space on a wireless wave to the homes of the viewers. They are picked up by the aerials and conveyed to theIII. Reading Comprehension （30%）receivers — to the television sets. There, they are finally converted back into the spots of light that make up the picture on the television screen.41. In the first paragraph we are told that the television camera resembles thehuman eye in ________________.A. one wayB. two waysC. three waysD. a large number of ways42. The retina is _______________.A. a lensB. a beam of lightC. a part of the brainD. a light-sensitive plate43. The nerve fibers connecting these light-sensitive elements to the brain________________.A. all work togetherB. help each otherC. work independentlyD. work in small groups44. A camera lens focuses an image on to _______________.A. the subjectB. a surface made up of millions of light-sensitive elementsC. a television setD. millions of photo-electric beams of light45. The spots of light forming the image on the plate in a television camera areconverted into _____________.A. electricityB. picturesC. an electronic deviceD. a wirelessPassage twoAt sixteen Ron Mackie might have stayed at school, but the future called to him excitedly. “Get out of the classroom into a job,” it said, and Ron obeyed. His father, supporting the decision, found a place for him in a supermarket. “You’re lucky, Ron,”he said. “For every boy with a job these days, there’s a dozen with-out.” So Ron joined the working world at twenty pounds a week.For a year he spent his days filling shelves with tins of food. By the end of that time he was looking back on his school-days as a time of great variety and satisfaction. He searched for an interest in his work, with little success.One fine day instead of going to work Ron got a lift on a lorry going south. With nine pounds in his pocket, a full heart and a great longing for the sea, he set out to make a better way for himself. That evening, in Bournemouth, he had a sandwich and a drink in a café run by an elderly man and his wife. Before he had finished his sandwich, the woman had taken him for the rest of the summer, at twenty pounds a week, a room upstairs and three meals a day. The ease and speed of it rather took Ron’s breath away. At quite times, Ron had to check the old man’s arithmetic in the records of business.At the end of the season, he stayed on the coast. He was again surprised how straightforward it was for a boy of seventeen to make a living. He worked in shops mostly, but once he took a job in a hotel for three weeks. Late in October he was taken on by the sick manager of a shoe shop. Ron soon found himself in charge there; he was the only one who could keep the books.46. Why did Ron Mackie leave school at sixteen?A. His father made him leave.B. He had reached the age when he had to leave.C. He left because he was worried about the future.D. He left because he wanted to start work.47. What did Ron’s father think about his leaving school?A. He thought his son was doing the right thing.B. He advised him to stay at school to complete his education.C. He did not like the idea, but he helped Ron to find work.D. He knew there was a job for every boy who wanted one.48. It took about a year for Ron to realize that _____________.A. he worked well because he was interested in the job.B. his work at the supermarket was dull.C. being at work was much better than going to school.D. the stone manager wanted to get rid of him.49. Why did Ron leave the supermarket?A. He knew he would find work in Bournemouth.B. he took a job as a lorry driver.C. he gave up the job because he felt unwell.D. he wanted to work at the seaside.50. Ron was able to take over the shoe shop because _____________.A. he got on well with the manager there.B. he knew how to keep the accounts of the business.C. he had had experience of selling books.D. he was young and strong.Passage threeA strict vegetarian is a person who never in his life eats anything derived from animals. The main objection to vegetarianism（素食主义）on a long-term basis is the difficulty of getting enough protein—the body-building element in food. If you have ever been without meat or other animal foods for some days of weeks (say, for religious reasons) you will have notice that you tend to get physically rather weak. You are glad when the fast（禁食）is over and you get your reward of a delicious meat meal.Proteins are built up from about twenty food elements called “amino-acid” (氨基酸), which are found more abundantly in animal protein than in vegetable protein. This means you have to eat a great deal more vegetable than animal food in order to get enough of these amino-acids. A great deal of the vegetable food goes to waste in this process and from the physiological（生理学的）point of view there is not much to be said in favor of life-long vegetarianism.The economic side of the question, though, must be considered. Vegetable food is much cheaper than animal food. However, since only a small proportion of the vegetable protein is useful for body-building purposes, a consistent vegetarian, if he is to gain the necessary 70 grams (克) of protein a day, has to consume a great bulk of food than his digestive organs can comfortably deal with. In fairness, though, it must be pointed out that vegetarians claim they need far less than 70 grams of protein a day.51. A strict vegetarian _________________.A. rarely eats animal productsB. sometimes eats eggsC. never eats any animal productsD. never eats protein52. We feel weak when we go without meat and other animal products_________________.A. because we are reducing our food amountB. because we do not get enough proteinC. because vegetables do not contain proteinD. unless we take plenty of exercise53. Proteins are built up from _________________.A. about twenty different foodsB. about twenty different vegetablesC. various fats and sugarsD. about twenty different amino-acids54. Physiologically, life-long vegetarianism may not be good because_________________.A. it makes people very thinB. the body must process too much wasteC. the farmer lose moneyD. vitamin-deficiency diseases may result55. One thing in favor of vegetarianism is that __________________.A. vegetable food is easier to digestB. animal food is less expensiveC. vegetable food is cheaperD. it is good for the digestionPassage fourWe lost two superstars in 1977. Neither man’s admirers have been able to understand the success of the other one. And this tells us something of the difference between the generations that the two singers represent.There were similarities between Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley. Both reached fame while quite young and became very rich. Although neither one had any musical education, both developed their own musical styles — styles which were at first scorned by the critics and later studied as new forms in the art of popular song. Both men had successful movie careers despite a total lack of acting ability.Both were creations of the microphone, which made it possible for singers with weak voices to be heard beyond the third row. With Bing the microphone was usually hidden; but Elvis brought it to the stage, took it from its support, stroked it, pressed it to his lips.The difference between the two men reflects the changing values in American life. Crosby’s music was soothing; Presley’s was disturbing. Crosby was singing to wartime America. His audiences had all the disturbances they could handle in their private lives; they did not want to buy more at the record shop and the movie theater.Crosby’s admirers always said how “relaxed” he was, how “natural and easygoing.” When Presley began his career, the whole country had become relaxed and easygoing. Its young people, who had no memory of troubled times, found it boring. They were hungry for excitement. They welcomed Elvis, who was not soothing, and who was certainly not the kind of young man their parents would admire. Presley was loud, gaudy, and vulgar— and he was bringing something new and exciting.It is probably too simple to explain each man in terms of changes in the economic and political situation. Something in the culture was also changing. Crosby’s songs were saying something; their “message” was as important to the audience as the music. The words were often sweet and sentimental; ordinary, perhaps, but Crosby — and Frank Sinatra after him — gave them life and meaning. People remembered them, sang them, and thought of them as true to life. Although many of Presley’s songs were, in fact, quite sentimental too, it was mostly the song that moved the audiences. Rock’n’roll was a “sound” event. Songs stopped being songs and turned into noise.The Crosby generation has trouble with r ock’n’roll because it makes the mistake of trying to understand the words. The Presley generation has trouble with Crosby because it finds the music unexciting and the words empty. The mutuallack of understanding may be a sign of how far we have come from troubled times, and how deeply we now distrust the value of words.56. Crosby and Presley’s music was ___________________.A. criticized and then recognized as innovativeB. appreciated by the critics immediatelyC. praised by the critics and then studiedD. developed by the critics57. The difference between the two men ______________ the changing values inAmerican life.A. ruinsB. disturbsC. soothesD. mirrors58. Presley’s admirers found Crosby’s work _________________.A. boringB. easy-goingC. too relaxedD. natural59. “Rock’n’roll was a ‘sound’event” means r ock’n’roll was ____________.A. musicalB. movingC. noisyD. sentimental60. This passage is chiefly about ___________________.A. the troubled times that Crosby and Presley lived inB. the contrast between Presley’s and Crosby’s music and their audiencesC. wartime AmericaD. noisy r ock’n’roll新视野大学英语三级期末考试试卷(A) 考生注意：本试卷满分100分，考试时间120分钟 （试卷二）Directions : Translate the following English into Chinese, or Chinese into English. 61. In the mid-1870s, a French artist was working on an enormous project called Liberty Enlighting the World , a monument celebrating US independence and the France-American alliance. (3 points) 62. If an earthquake happens in a city, many of the telephone lines within the city are likely to be down. The few remaining working lines will be busy with the calls that naturally occur after a disaster and it will be difficult to call from one part of the city to another. A sensible arrangement is to have all the members of the family call to check in with a friend or relative who lives more than a hundred miles away. (3 points)63. 要将英英词典放在手边。

曲阜师范大学2005-2006学年第一学期大学英语三级(新视野)期末考试A 卷Paper OnePart I Listening Comprehension (25%)Section ADirections: In this section, you ' ll hear ten short conversations. After each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will beread only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.1. A. At the office. B. In the department store.C. In the restaurant.D. In the cafeteria.2. A. An accountant.B. A typist.C. A receptionist.D. A shop assistant.3. A. Marry will be late. B. Mary is not coming.C. Mary often forgets things.D. Mary always keeps her promise.4. A. He agrees with the woman.B. He disagrees with the woman.C. He doesn't care about their plan.D. He doesn't want to change their plan.5. A. Waitress.B. Cook.C. Salesgirl.D. Bank clerk.6. A. $150. B. $200.C. $175.D. $225.7. A. Because he wants to meet the woman 's cousin.B. Because he doesn't know where shewas during the holiday.C. Because the woman doesn't want him to join her.D. Because the woman goes to her cousin 's place too often.8. A. The man wants to find a place to park his car.B. The man wants to park his car in theNational Park.C. The man doesn t'know the way to downtown.D. The mandoesn 't know how to get to theNational Park.9. A. During dinner. B. Before dinner.C. After dinner.D. Not until tomorrow.10. A. The woman is worried about the man 's work.B. The woman has been looking for a job.C. The woman can 't help the man with his paper.D. The man is very busy writing his paper. Section BDirections: In this section, you ' ll hear a short passage. The passage will be read only once. At the end of the passage you ' ll hear five questions about what wassaid. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.11. A. It was easy to handle.B. It was as big as a room.C. It can be made smaller than a book.D.It was simple in construction..12. A. The memory chip.B. The electric cell.C. The TV set.D. The silicon “chip ”.13. A. It can store large amounts of information.B. It can operate very quickly.C. It can be built into other machines.D. All of the above.14. A. It can remember things.B. It is getting smaller and smaller all the time.C. It will not tire.D. It can be used at home as well as at office.15. A. Computers have changed a lot.B. Computers are changing our lives.C. Computers are small electric circuits.D. Computers will replace man someday.Section CDirections: In this section, you ' ll hear a passage three timesa. rLeifsutlelyn dcuring the first reading. Then listen again. When the first part of the passage is being read, youshould fill in the missing words during the pause at each blank. After listening to thesecond part, you are required to write down the main points according to what was said.Check your answers when the passage is read the third time.The (1) ________ method of learning a language almost (2) ___________ implies residence in the country where the language is (3) ______________ . But residence (4)_______ has also its own linguistic drawbacks. It (5) well to talk of “picking up a language”by ear in the country (6) __________________________ , but most good (7) ________ willmake known that they learn nearly everything from books, (8) _______________ at thebeginning of their study.There are, indeed, many obstacles to learning from conversation. (9). Conversation is not really a means of learning new wordsand expressions, but one of practicing in hearing and reproducing what we have alreadylearned.(10)_______________________________________ , for it is very difficult to overhear the native speakers asking each other questions which will serve as patterns for our own. (11)Part II. Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by somequestions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices markedA) , B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage 1Having raised eight children of my own, I know the dilemma parents face. In a world increasingly hostile to children, we want to show we care by acting on our loving impulses, which usually means spending. But when our kids came home asking for the latest designer wear, my wife and I knew we had to say “no”more often than not. Ofcourse, deciding tohave no TV in the house was the first real breakthrough; Idoubt we would have won this battle without freeing ourselves from its influence.As a child, I grew up in what I now see was poverty. For the first few years of my life, I ate only the smallest amount. Yet, I would find it hard to imagine a happier childhood. Why? Because my parents gave us children time and attention on a daily basis. For instance, no mater how busy they were, they tried to eat breakfast with us before we went off to school each morning.No child should have to live in poverty. ButI firmly believe that the happiness of a child does not depend on his or her access to material wealth. After all, it is the love we give our children, and not the things, that will remain with them for life.Havingworked thirty years as a family counselor, I know that parents really to love their children, and want to do what is best for them. But what does it mean to give a child love? Next time you feel that your have failed your kids, and are tempted to relieve those feeling by bringing home gifts, remember thatwe can 'tbuy our children 's affection. All they really want, and need, is time and attentiveness, a listening ear and an encouraging word. These are things every parent can provide.16. What the author most concerns about is ___ .A) how to make children pleasedB) how to give children the true loveC) how to educate his childrenD) how to meet the children 's needs17. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A) The author lived in a poor family when he was very young.B) He never bought any gifts to his children.C) When he was a child, his parents cared him and other children much in their own way.D) Every parent has the ability to provide love for his or her children.18. In Paragraph One, when the author says, "B t when our kids …we had to say no'more often than not”, he means ____ .A) he could not afford to muchB) in order not to spoil his children, he must refuse themC) though he loved his children, he didn 'talways satisfy their material needsD) he wanted to fight against his children19. The sentence “I would find it hard to imagine a happier childhood m”eans _______ .A) his childhood was much happier than he could imagineB) he did not have a happy childhood because of povertyC) it's hard to imagine whether he had had a happy childhoodD) none of the above20. What does the author think is the best for his children?A) GiftsB) A listening ear and an encouraging word.C) Time and attentiveness.D) Both B and C Passage 2As the plane took off from Gatwick, Mr. And Mrs. Malloy settled back with a sigh of relief. They had thought they 'd never be able to get away on this holiday, their first holiday alone, without the family, since their honeymoon. They had had to arrange for Mrs. Malloy 'smother to look after Freddie and George, their children, while a neighbor had kindly agreed to look after Annabelle their cat, for the two weeks of their of their holiday. Then there ' d been the problem of arranging both to take their annual leave from work at the same time, all the bother of getting passports (it was their first holiday abroad) and finally the last minute rush to pack, get the children off to their grandmother and make sure the neighbor had precise instructions as to what Annabelle liked to eat. Sometimes they'd wondered whether it was all worth while. But there they were at last, on an aeroplane heading for the unknown pleasures of a holiday resort in Spain.Mrs. Malloy was still a bit worriedabout the thought of eating strange foreign food and had some real English tea and tins in her luggage, just in case. Mr. Malloy wondered whether the few Spanish phrases he'd learned in six weeks of evening classes would beenough to talk to the natives, and anxiously thumbed his bilingual ( 双语的) phrase book.21. Mr. And Mrs. Malloy were eager to get away on their holiday because ______ .A) the plane 's departure was long delayed.B) they had waited for long time and got impatient.C) this was the first holiday by themselves.D) they were sure that the holiday would be enjoyable.22. Which of the following statements is true?A) Either Mr. Malloy or Mrs. Malloy had one leave every year.B) Both Mr. Malloy and Mrs. Malloy had one leave every year.C) Neither Mr. Malloy nor Mrs. Malloy had one leave every year.D) None of the above is right.23. Which of the following was not mentioned as one of the troubles in their preparation for theirholiday?A) Arranging for their children to be looked after.B) Getting their passports.C) Packing their luggage.D) Asking their neighbor to look after their house.24. The holiday was described by the author as ______ .A)a pure blessingB) something unpleasingC) a mixed blessingD) something extremely happy25. The word “thumbed”in the last sentence means _____ .A)to look through quicklyB) to study systematicallyC)to take outD)to look upPassage 3After-sales service and guarantee become an integral and essential part of a “good brand”on both local and regional levels, and the provision of such also produces solid ground for customer loyalty.Customers today are a lot more demanding than before. Being able to find after-sales service creates a feeling of convenience and a sense of responsibility from the manufacturer. This is very important to build customer loyalty and explains why more 24-hour hotline centers are available nowadays.Product guarantee is also one of the major factors when a potential customer decides to make a purchase. Whether this be in the form of a written guarantee or a guarantee based on reputation, the importance to the consumer is self-evident. A brand 's research & development, an unavoidable investment, usually back up safety guarantees for marketers nowadays. Product testing and refinement are conducted for both new and existing products. With the help of computerized machinery, quality control has achieved the highest level than ever before to enable consistency inproduction. For the consumer this means a quality of guarantee for that brand whether it be available at home or abroad.26. After-sales service and guarantee can provide the customers with ______ .A. solidground for loyalty B. sense of responsibilityC. a feeling of convenience D. sense of satisfaction 27. More 24-hour hotline centers appear because _____ .A. more and more customersdemand after-sales servicesB. there are more and more complaints from customersC. more companies come to realize the importance of after-sales services.D. they have become a new type of investment28. Product guarantee ________ .A. must in written formB. can be based on thecompany 's reputationC. is not often provided by the companiesD. often fails to meet in reality29. Product testing and refinement are conducted for _________ .A. new products onlyB. quality productsC. dangerous productsD. bothnew and existing products30. Which is NOT mentioned concerning product guarantee?A. A brand's research & development.B. Product testing and refinement.C. Quality control.D. Product distribution.Part III Vocabulary and Structure(20points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. Attending to a husband and six children ____ m ost of her time.A) takes inB) takes overC) takes awayD) takes up32. Though she began herby singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood moviestar.A) employmentB) careerC) occupationD) profession33. Miss. Morris is healthy and .She is in such a good figure that many girls envy her.A) slenderB) lightC) faintD) minor34. Although the pay is not good, people usually find social work ____ in other ways.A) payable B) gratefulC) respectful D) rewarding35. Under no ____ will I let my daughter marry such a person.A) circumstancesB) conditionsC) situationsD) environments36.Since the situation is changing, let 's take some _____ measures to deal with it.A) available B) considerableC) changeableD) flexible37. This popular sports car is now being __ a t the rate of a thousand a week.A)turned over B)turned out C)turned on D)turned down38. Unfortunately, the film has been _____ to light, and so the photograph can not bedeveloped.A) disclosed B) exposedC) reacted D) responded39. He always feels __ to others in appearance, but is virtually looked down upon byall others.A) superior B) superC) sufficient D) successful40. _______________________ Teaching in school can be separated from practiceA) in no way B) in the wayC) by the wayD) in a way41. What a storm! If only I ____ your advice to bring a raincoat with me.A) follow B) had followedC) would follow D) have followed42. _______________________ His account is correct, s ome details are omitted.A) exceptB) apart fromC) besidesD) except that43. ______ , a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidlythan a man whose command of language is poor.A) Other things to be equalB) Were other things equalC) Other things being equalD) Other things are equal44. It ' s natural hthea_t _ rather upon his successes than upon his failure.A) dwellsB) should dwellC) dweltD) has dwelt45. The man denied ____ to spoil the performance.A) to have threatened to B) to threatenC) havi ng threate ned D) threate ning46. ___ incense is made in powder form or in sticks.A) It is usuallyB) UsuallyC) Usually it is D) Usually whe n47. What could he do __ what he had said?A) was to take backB) but to take backC) but take backD) was take back48.1 won der how many years ago _____ .A) did your father retireB) has your father retiredC) your father retiredD) your father has retired49. I don ' ____ going to the movieA) feel likeB) feel for C) feelD) feel out 50. The reside nts, ____ had bee n damaged by the flood, were give n help by the Red Cross.Paper Two Part IV . Cloze (5 points)Directions: The following paragraphs are taken from one of the texts you have learned. Read theparagraphs and fill in the blanks with EXACT words that appeared in your textbook.Write the an swer on the An swer Sheet.Commitment among parents is a key ingredient in the Hyde mixture. For the student to gain 丄 parents also must agree to accept and_2the school's philosophies and3. The parents agree in writing to meet4in one of 20 regional groups, go to a yearly three-dayregional _5, and spend at least three times a year in _6, discussion groups and sem inars at Bath. Pare nts of Mai ne stude nts have an atte ndance7 of 95% in the many sessions. Joe and Malcolm Gauld both say children tend to dotheir8when they see their parents making similar efforts. The biggest 9 for many parents, they say, is to 10their own weak nesses.Part V . WordBuilding (5 points)Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the word in brackets. Write the an swer on the An swer Sheet.1. (deliver) Due to excepti on ally bad weather, the ship arrived late and the ______ ofgoods was not on time.2. (be nefit) It is said that the most _____ forms of exercises en gage both body andmind.A) all their homesC) all of whose homesB) all whose homes D) all of their homes3. (exaggerate)He made an __ acco unt of his clashes with members of his family.4. (resist) The majority of the people at the meeti ng were ____ t o the proposal.5. (advise) It' _______ for people to have regular medical exam in ati on.6. (public) The school received considerable ___________ for it' work with troubledyoun gsters.7. (in flue nee) A teacher might be very__________ in the developme nt of a child 'pers on ality.8. (just) My father used to ________ his behavior by telli ng us what his fatherhad taught him to do whe n he was child.9. (imply) The ____________ in his article is that being a housewife is greatly in feriorto every other occupati on.10. ________________________ (convince) There is some evidenee that women are more intelligent than men.Part VI. Writing (15 poi nts)Directions: Write a composition based on the following instructions.Have you ever heard the saying All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy ” (只工作，不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻).How do you interpret it and how are you going to act it out? Write a composition titled Let' Learn to Relax . You should write at least 120 words. 文中应包括以下要点：1. 我对这一谚语的理解。

大学英语三级(A)真题12月Part Ⅰ Listening ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to .understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1、 A. It's 9:00. B. It's 9:30. C. It's 10:00. D. It's 10:30.2、 A. The woman is waiting for a call. B. The telephone line is busy now.C. Somebody is using the telephone.D. The man cannot use the telephone.3、 A. In an office. B. In a bank. C. At a bus station. D. At a restaurant.4、 A. The movie will start at 6 o'clock.B. The movie will be put off till tomorrow.C. They are going to meet at the school gate.D. They want to know where the movie will be shown.5、 A. It's not easy to find a taxi.B. The book store is very far away.C. The woman may walk to the book store.D. There are a lot of buses going to the book store.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.6、 A. He's in his office. B. He's on holiday.C. He's in the meeting room.D. He's away on business.7、 A. Call him back. B. Wait for his call.C. Send him an email.D. Visit him in person.8、 A. The production plan. B. Next year's budget.C. The sales of the company.D. The opening of a new branch.9、 A. Training of new employees. B. Development of new products.C. Investigation of new markets.D. Improvement of the company's sales.10、 A. Alan. B. The man. C. The woman. D. A guest speaker.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.11、 How does the tour guide describe Los Angeles?It is ______.12、 When will the tourists meet in front of the information desk?Tomorrow morning at ______.13、 What will the guide tell the tourists tomorrow morning?Details about the ______.14、 What will the man from the hotel help the tourists do when they arrive at the hotel? To help them with ______.15、 Why does the tour guide ask the tourists to double check their bags?To make sure no bags have been left ______。

英语三级测验A级真题及答案英语三级测验A级真题及答案一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）Passage 1Most people believe that exercise is good for the body. But exercise is also good for the mind. Exercise can make you think better. It can make you feel better, too。

Exercise can help you think better by giving you more energy. Exercise gets your blood moving faster. This means that more oxygen goes to your brain. Your brain needs oxygen to work well. Exercise also helps your brain by giving it more of the chemicals it needs to work well。

Exercise can make you feel better by giving you more energy. Exercise makes your body work better. It makes your heart and lungs work better. This gives you more energy. Exercise can also make you feel better by giving you chemicals in your brain like the ones that make you happy. These chemicals can stay in your brain for a few hours after you exercise。

New Horizon College English TestBand 3 (A)2005.1Paper OnePart I. Listening Comprehension (20% )Section A (1’*10=10’)Directions:In this section, you?ll hear ten short conversations. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will be read only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.1. A. She couldn?t go. B. She hurt herself.C. She was delayed by the rain.D. She was not able to meet Nancy.2. A. To find a house about 20 miles away from work.B. To drive about 20 miles to work everyday.C. To buy a farm near the city.D. To give up her work in town.3. A. Carry the box down. B. Take the books upstairs.C. Move the bricks.D. Help the woman downstairs.4. A. The woman shouldn?t be so upset.B. He?s already an hour late for the interview.C. The woman feels nervous about the interview.D. He?s too nervous to calm down.5. A. His money was stolen. B. He lost his passport.C. His passport is in the car.D. Somebody stole his passport.6. A. Looking for water. B. Planting something.C. Looking for something.D. Getting dirty.7. A. Twenty dollars. B. Twenty-five dollars.C. Forty dollars.D. Fifty dollars.8. A. He used to have one like that. B. He didn?t think much of it.C. He would like to have one like that.D. It was not a very good bicycle.9. A. Borrow his notes. B. Take a note to his professor.C. Lend him her notes.D. Help him to make notes.10. A. It is raining. B. It is snowing.C. It is cloudy.D. It is clear.Section B (1’*5=5’)Directions:In this section, you?ll hear a short passage. The passage will be read only once. At the end of the passage you?ll hear five questions about what was said. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.11. A. In a city. B. At the foot of a mountain.C. In his hometown.D. In a seaside village.12. A. In 1588. B. In 1885.C. In 1682.D. In 1518.13. A. His parents. B. His friends.C. Many of the tourists.D. His guests.14. A. He bought it. B. He sold it.C. He rented it.D. He left it empty.15. A. Because it is small. B. Because it is modern.C. Because it is quiet and peaceful.D. Because it is cheap.Section C ( Please put your answers on your Answer Sheet)(0.5*10=5’)Directions:In this section, you?ll hear a passage three times. Listen carefully during the first reading. Then listen again. When the first part of the passage is being read, you should fillin the missing words during the pause at each blank. After listening to the second part, you arealso required to write down the missing words according to what was said. Check your answerswhen the passage is read the third time.People in all parts of the world are observing “No Tobacco Day”. It is the day when the World Health Organization appeals to people to stop using tobacco _1_____. It hopes that if people stop smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco for one day, they will stop _ 2_______.Health _ 3_____ have warned for years that smoking can lead to _ 4______ disease,cancer and other problems. The World Health Organization says disease linked to smoking killat least 2,500,000 _ 5_____ each year.“No Tobacco Day” is aimed at smokers and those who _ 6_____ money from tobacco sales. So businesses are asked to stop _ 7_____ tobacco products for 24 hours. Newspapers are asked not to _ 8______ advertisements for cigarettes.Two important developments have been observed in _ 9_____ years. In industrial countries, the number of smokers has been falling about one percent a year. But in _ 10 __ countries, the number has been rising two percent a year.This is the result of increased efforts by tobacco companies to sell their products indeveloping countries.Part II. Vocabulary and Structure (20%)Directions: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.16. By the fact that he stayed in the United States for more than ten years, he developedan American ________.A. stressB. soundC. voiceD. accent17. I would like to ________ you of the following changes we've made in the plans forthe development of our company.A. noticeB. noteC. notifyD. suggest18. In the 200 meters, Lisa and Rose came first and third .A. respectablyB. respectivelyC. respectfullyD. respecting19. The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, _____ all practicalvalue by the time they were finished.A. had lostB. would have lostC. would loseD. should have lost20. Today the most difficult and questions about the economic crisis of the late1990s concern its deeper causes, both domestic and international.A. comprehensiveB. controversialC. conventionalD. controversy21. When the fire alarm rang we outside the emergency exit.A. approvedB. collectedC. resembledD. assembled22. The policeman carefully opened the box and put a chemical on the paper, and thefingerprints .A. showed upB. showed offC. showed downD. showed on23. The children of the rich and powerful experience from birth.A. priorityB. providingC. privilegeD. preceding24. I think the thing to do is to phone before you go.A. sensitiveB. sensibleC. sensationalD. senseless25. The environment of this city will be more seriously polluted ____ effectivemeasures are taken to prevent factories from sending out poisonous gases andwaste water.A. ifB. onceC. howeverD. unless26. We must make sure that tourism develops in harmony the environment.A. withB. forC. toD. on27. We give a 10% for immediate payment.A. counterB. discountC. deliveryD. replacement28. Please _______ my luggage is sent to the airport before seven tomorrow morning.A. see to thatB. see to it thatC. seeing thatD. seen that29. Is there a French word that is the exact of the English word “home”?A. ceremonyB. promoteC. equivalentD. approximate30. The color TV set that you bought at a lower price is ________ the one that we boughtat a slightly higher price.A. inferior toB. inferior thanC. much inferior toD. much inferior than31. She accused the Party, and by ,accused its leaders too.A. implicationB. meaningC. significanceD. sense32. It is doubtful that she has _________ the role of the Prime Minister in British politics.A. transplantedB. transferredC. transportedD. transformed33. I don?t like her because she is always putting me in positions.A. clumsyB. awardC. awfulD. awkward34. He is telling a story of Yang Liwei, every of us is proud.A. whomB. whichC. of whomD. of which35. We Edison?s success to intelligence and hard work.A. attributedB. contributedC. distributedD. ledPart III. Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions:Read the following passages carefully and do the multiple-choice questions.Passage 1Surfing the Internet can be as addictive as drugs, alcohol or gambling, a researcher from University of Pittsburgh said last month.In a study of almost 400 men and women in Canada, researchers found Internet addiction hooked people into spending 40 hours or more a week online, most often involved in role-playing games or engaged in chat room discussions.One-17-year-old boy was so addicted(上瘾)to the Internet activities that his parents had to admit him to a drug\alcohol rehabilitation（康复）hospital for 10 days for treatment.One woman, described by friends, family and children as a perfect homemaker, wife and mother, became so addicted to the Internet that she would not cook, clean or do the laundry（洗熨衣物）and was neglecting her children and husband because she was spending as much as 12 hours a day talking to acquaintances on the Internet. Finally her husband said, “Choose me or the computer.” She divorced him.Psychologist Kimberly Young, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pittsburgh?s Bradford campus, found that 76 percent of the subjects in the study spends anaverage of 40 hours a week on the Internet.Of 396 people who met Young?s criteria （标准）for addicted Internet users, 157 were men, 239 women. The men were younger with an average age of 29; the women average 43 years of age.The largest group of addicted users of the Internet was people who were not working outside the home; that is, homemakers, students and those who were disabled or retired.In a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Toronto, 82 percent of the addicted users said that they had slowly drifted into their addictions.（278 words ）36. According to the researcher in University of Pittsburgh, surfing the Internet can be________.A. alcoholicB. harmfulC. excitingD. stimulating37. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?A. Many Internet surfers play games and chat online.B. Some Internet surfer has to receive medical treatment to get over the addiction.C. Nearly half of the Internet surfers spend almost 6 hours online every day.D. Internet, sometimes, can exert influence more powerful than family.38. It can be inferred from the passage the majority of addicted Internet users are. A. young menB. middle-aged men 39.C. young womenD. middle-aged womenIt is implied people who are likely to be addicted Internet users are usually. A. those who are busy with their work.B. those who are not employedC. those who want to escape from their boring lifeD. those who want to make friends40. The writer ?s attitude towards surfing the Internet is.A. appreciativeB. satiric （讽刺的）C. criticalD. solemnPassage 2In the summer of 1978 an English farmer named Ian Stevens was driving his tractor through a field of wheat when he discovered something strange. Some of his wheat waslying flat on the ground. The flattened （被压平的）wheat formed a circle about six meters across. Around this circle were four smaller circles of flattened wheat. In the following years more and more similar circles were found in a field of wheat or corn. So people cannot help but ask the question: What causes the circles?At first, people suspected that the circles were a trick. To prove that the circles were a trick, people tried to copy them: they tried to make circles exactly like the ones the farmers had found. They couldn't do it. They couldn't enter a field of grain without leaving tracks,and they couldn't flatten the grain without breaking it. The circles are apparently not a trick.Many people believe that beings from outer space are making the circles. Some think that the beings are trying to communicate with us from far away and that the circles are messages from them. Others believe that the beings have actually landed on earth and that the circles are marks left by their spaceships. Several times people reported seeing strange flying objects near fields where circles later appeared.Scientists say they're not sure what causes them. They have suggested several theories. For example, some scientists say that "microbursts" of wind created the circles. A microburst is a downward rush of cool air —the same downward rush of air that sometimes causes an airplane to crash. Other scientists say that forces within the earth cause the circles to appear. But circles often appear in forms. It is hard to believe that any natural force could create those forms. And recently farmers have discovered not only circles but also other shapes such as triangles in their fields. Could any natural force created a perfect triangle in a field of grain?In the summer of 1990 some scientists spent three weeks in the part of England where many circles have appeared. They had all the latest high-tech equipment. This equipment —worth 1.8 million dollars —recorded nothing. But one night, as the scientists were watching a field, circles formed in the field behind them. These circles are shown in the photograph. The scientists had neither seen nor heard anything. (402 words)41. What causes the circles?A. Teenagers.B. Farmers.C. Flying objects.D. None of the above.42. The thing that proves that the circles were not a trick is that ________.A. two men said they made the circles themselvesB. farmers were making the circles to attract touristsC. people cannot copy the circles without leaving marks or breaking the grainD. scientists suggest theories that support the idea that circles were made bynatural forces43. The circles mean ________.A. that beings from outer space are trying to communicate with human beingsB. that beings from outer space have visited the earthC. that there do exist strange flying objectsD. none of the above44. The only thing for the scientists to be happy about in the summer of 1990 ispossibly ________.A. that they discovered how the circles were madeB. that they saw the circles with the help of the latest high-tech equipmentC. that they were able to show the circles in a photographD. none of the above45. A proper title for this passage is ________.A. An Unsolved MysteryB. Strange Flying ObjectsC. The Power of Natural ForcesD. The Discovery of Strange CirclesPassage 3Accidents are caused; they don?t just happen. The reason may be easy to see: an overloaded tray, a shelf out of reach, a patch of ice on the road. But more often than not there is a chain of events leading up to the misfortune-frustration, tiredness or just bad temper-that show what the accident really is, a sort of attack on oneself.Road accidents, for example, happen frequently after a family quarrel, and we all know people who are accident-prone, so often at odds with（和…人争执）themselves and the world that they seem to cause accidents for themselves and others.By definition, an accident is something you cannot predict or avoid, and the ideawhich used to be current, that the majority of road accidents are caused a majority of criminally careless drivers, is not supported by insurance statistics. These show that most accidents involve ordinary motorists in a moment of carelessness of thoughtlessness.It is not always, clear, either, what sort of conditions make people more likely to have an accident. For instance, the law requires all factories to take safety precautions and most companies have safety committees to make sure the regulations are observed, but still, every day in Britain, some fifty thousand men and women are absent from work due to an accident-noise and fatigue, boredom or worry are possible factors which contribute to this. Doctors who work in factories have found that those who drink too much, usually people who have a high anxiety level, run three times the normal risk of accidents at work.46. This passage might be taken from _____________.A. a text bookB. a science fictionC. a popular magazineD. an annual report of a company47. The writer indicates that ___________.A. British people are often absent-minded.B. doctors should work in factories to avoid accidents.C. drivers are the only factor leading to road accidents.D. there are always some people who fail to observe regulations.48. Which of the following is not mentioned as a factor of accidents?A. anxietyB. tirednessC. bad weatherD. carelessness49. “Accident-prone”(Para.2) probably means “___________.”A. liable to have accidentsB. likely to be killed in accidentsC. responsible for road accidentsD. possible to avoid accidents50. Which of the following could serve as the best title for this passage?A. Causes of AccidentsB. Prevention of AccidentsC. Results of AccidentsD. Accidents and anxietyPassage 4America?s most creative playwright today is a 47-year-old black man who grew up ina Pittsburgh slum, dropped out of secondary school, did most of his reading at the neighborhood public library, and never saw plays until he started to write them. His nameis August Wilson, and his plays, which all are about the 20th century black experience in urban America, have won him audience?s acclaim(喝彩), critical approval and innumerable awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes, in 1987 for “Fences” and in 1990 for “The Piano Lesson”.August Wilson was born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, of a white father and a black mother. His father , a baker of German descent, had just about abandoned the family and was rarely at home. His mother, Daisy Wilson, who had migrated north from North Carolina, raised August and his three sisters on her scanty wages as a cleaning lady and on her welfare checks, in a two-room cold-water flat. His friends, his neighbors, his surroundings all were black, and he became familiar with black speech and thought-processes. Later on, when the family moved to a somewhat better, more mixed neighborhood, he still retained his black connections and interests. But he developed affinities（爱好）of his own, too. Especially an affinity for reading, which his mother taught him by age five.“My mother believed that if you could read, anything was possible,” he has said. “I read everything there was at the Carnegie Library, two blocks from the house. When I was 14, I discovered the ,Negro Section?. That?s what it was called. It consisted of 30 books or so on two little shelves. I still can remember how great it was when I read Ralph Ellison?s ,Invisible Man?. I guess from the time I was 12 I wanted to write poetry. Not plays. Poems.”51. “Fences” and “The Piano Lesson” in the first paragraph are names of ________.A. subjectsB. filmsC. playsD. novels52. The evidence of this passage suggests that August Wilson .A. didn?t enjoy his childhood.B. didn?t finish elementary school.C. did most of his reading at a public library.D. was born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.53. The word “scanty”(Para.2) probably means .A. plentifulB. meagerC. excessiveD. enough54. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?A. August Wilson is a successful American playwright.B. Wilson?s plays deals with the urban black American today.C. Wilson became interested in writing poems at the age of five.D. Wilson learned the importance of reading from his mother.55. What is the author?s attitude towards August Wilson?A. indifferentB. contemptuousC. ironicalD. objectivePaper TwoPart IV. Replacement(10%)Directions: Replace the underlined words in the following sentences with expressions or phrases using the key word(s) supplied in the brackets. Please take care to usethe right form and keep the original meaning.56.I think we should express our good wishes to the bride and the bridegroom.(glass)57.The children there are being put in danger every day because care workers still do not know how to protect them from HIV. (risk)58.Pop stars often become very famous when they are very young. (fame)59.What he said had nothing to do with the problem.(bearing)60.It is most likely that the patient will die within three months if she is not givenproper treatment. (chance)61.Besides her work in the school, our teacher gives music lessons after school hours.(addition)62.Wearing short hair is no longer in fashion now. (style)63.The picture she showed me is almost the same as the one my mother has. (identical)64.Hoping that he might be able to provide an explanation for the problem, I asked him for help.(shed)65.It doesn?t seem ugly to me; no, not at all, I think it is rather beautiful. (contrary)Part V. Cloze (5%)Directions: The following paragraph was chosen from your textbooks. Fill in the blanks with the exact words.Commitment among parents is a key 66 in the Hyde mixture. 67 the student to gain admission, parents also must agree to accept and 68 the school?s philosophies and outlook. The parents agree in writing 69 meet monthly in one of 20 regional groups, go to a yearly three-day 70 retreat, and spend at least three times a year in workshops, discussion groups and 71 at Bath. Parents of Maine students have an 72 rate of 95% in the many sessions. Joe and Malcolm Gauld both say children 73 to do their utmost 74 they see their parents making similar efforts. The biggest 75 for many parents, they say, is to realize their own weaknesses.Part VI. Writing (15%)Directions: For this part, you are asked to write a composition on the topic Private Motor Vehicles. You should write at least 120 words and you should base yourcomposition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:Private Motor Vehicles1. 私家车极大地提高了人们的活动空间。

大学英语三级英语A级考试题目及答案1一、语法Ⅰ1、______ I’ll marry him all the same.A.Being rich or poorB.Be he rich or poorC.Whether rich or poorD.No matter rich or poor2、 ______ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.paringB.When comparedC.While comparingpare3、 He fell asleep immediately last night. He ______ very tired.A.must beB.must have beenC.can beD.could have been4、 This program will tell you ______ can be used in practice.A.that you have learnedB.how what you have learnedC.that how you have learnedD.how that you have learned5、 ______ second thoughts, I have decided to give up my visit to Shanghai.A.InB.ByC.OnD.With6、 ______, I would suggest her practicing medicine after graduation.A.If she is my daughterB.She were my daughterC.Were she my daughterD.My daughter if she were7、Social evils were fundamentally caused by ______ inequality.A.economyB.economicalC.economicsD.economic8、 He is ______ of steeling money from the old woman.A.accusedB.emergedC.chargedD.expected9、 Only then ______ the importance of education.A.I understandB.did I understandC.did I understoodD.do I understand10、 She wears the same dress ______ she wore at the wedding.A.thatB.whatC.whichD.as二、阅读理解一We all make plans for the future all the time. Some of them are big plans, which affect our future lives. Some are small, unimportant plans, such as how we’re going to spend the evening. Making plans is natural, but how many of the plans we are making today will come true? Everyone wants to know what the future holds. What will happen to me? Will my hopes and planscome true? For thousands of years people have wanted to know the answers to questions like these, and they have turned to fortune tellers for the answers. Fortune tellers use many position of the stars and planets at our birth can affect our character and future. Some people use cards(纸牌) to tell the future, while others say they can read our futures in the pattern of the tea leaves left in the bottom of our cup. One of the most popular forms of fortune telling is palmistry, the study of the lines on the palm of your hand. Many people believe strongly in some form. of fortune telling, including some rich and famous people. When Ronalds Reagan was President of the United States for example, his wife, Nancy, organized his schedule to fit in with the predictions of her astrologer. Important journeys and meetings had to wait for a good day. But most people believe that fortune telling is no better than leading the way by the blind.1、Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice.We all make plans for the future all the time. Some of them arebig plans, which affect our future lives. Some are small, unimportant plans, such as how we"re going to spend the evening. Making plans is natural, but how many of the plans we are making today will come true?Everyone wants to know what the future holds. What will happen to me? Will my hopes and plans come true? For thousands of years people have wanted to know the answers to questions like these, and they have turned to fortune tellers for the answers. Fortune tellers use many position of the stars and planets at our birth can "affect our character and future. Some people use cards(纸牌) to tell the future, while others say they can read our futures in the pattern of the tea leaves left in the bottom of our cup. One of the most popular forms of fortune telling is palmistry, the study of the lines on the palm of your hand. Many people believe strongly in some form. of fortune telling, including some rich and famous people. When Ronalds Reagan was President of the United States for example, his wife, Nancy, organized his schedule to fit in with the predictions of her astrologer. Important journeys and meetings had to wait for a good day.But most people believe that fortune telling is no better than leading the way by the blind.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A.Plans can be big or small based on their structures.B.A plan is a natural method of achieving something one imagines.C.A plan is an arrangement for actions in advance.D.Plans we are making today can hardly be realized.2、A fortune teller is a person who______.A.helps people to plan their future based on their characterB.tells people what he thinks will happen to them in the futureC.is capable of earning a large amount of moneyD.answers questions concerning how to make a fortune3、From the third paragraph we learn that ______.A.our fortune is determined by the position of the stars at our birthB.palmistry is one method that some people use for fortune tellingC.cards can be used to tell the pattern of the tea leaves left in our cupsD.we can change our fortune by altering the lines on the palm of our hand4、The example about Ronald Reagan cited in the last paragraph implies that______.A.it is desirable to arrange one"s activities with the help of an astrologerB.all Americans believe in astrology including their PresidentsC.the arrangement of American Presidents" activities is very complicatedD.nobody can control his or her future.5、Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?A.Different Ways of Future Planning.B.Fortune Tellers and Famous People.C.Scientific Future Planning.D.Blind Beliefs.三、阅读理解二There are three ways you can go about writing a resume: you can rely solely on your memory; you can dust off(刷新) aprevious resume and add something new to it; or you can create a new resume from a permanent personal data record. If you don’t have a personal data record, prepare one now. There are four topic areas for which you will need to record cation List the schools, colleges, and universities you have attended or are attending. Start at junior high school and record the name of each school, the address and telephone number, and the dates you were there. Work Experience —Full name, address, and telephone number of the company or organization, and full name and title of each supervisor(主管) you worked for. —The dates you started and finished employment. —Your job title, or titles if you held several positions. —Your specific responsibilities and duties for each position.—Any special skills you learned on the job.—Special praise you received, or results you achieved.Social and Academic Activities —Membership in a club, society, or a group, particularly noting your responsibilities as an active participator or committee member. —Participation in community activities. Particularly describe any executive(主管的) or administrative positions you have held, with special responsibilities and dates. —Involvement in a technical society on a local ornational level, with particular mention of any conferences you have attended or papers you have presented or published. —Involvement in hobby activities.—Awards you have received for any activities you have been involved in. References(推举人) List the name of people who, you feel, are best fitted to speak on your behalf. For each person, write down: —Full name, professional title, place of employment, and job position.—Employer’s address and telephone number. —Home address and telephone number.1、Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.There are three ways you can go about writing a resume: you can rely solely on your memory; you can dust off(刷新) a previous resume and add something new to it; or you can create a new resume from a permanent personal data record. If you don"t have a personal data record, prepare one now. There are four topic areas for which you will need to record details.EducationList the schools, colleges, and universities you have attended or are attending. Start at junior high school and record the name of each school, the address and telephone number, and thedates you were there.Work Experience—Full name, address, and telephone number of the company or organization, and full name and title of each supervisor(主管) you worked for.—The dates you started and finished employment.—Your job title, or titles if you held several positions. —Your specific responsibilities and duties for each position. —Any special skills you learned on the job.—Special praise you received, or results you achieved. Social and Academic Activities—Membership in a club, society, or a group, particularly noting your responsibilities as an active participator or committee member.—Participation in community activities. Particularly describe any executive(主管的) or administrative positions you have held, with special responsibilities and dates. —Involvement in a technical society on a local or national level, with particular mention of any conferences you have attended or papers you have presented or published. —Involvement in hobby activities.—Awards you have received for any activities you have beeninvolved in.References(推举人)List the name of people who, you feel, are best fitted to speak on your behalf. For each person, write down:—Full name, professional title, place of employment, and job position.—Employer"s address and telephone number.—Home address and telephone number.When you use your old personal record to write a resume, you"d better______.A.make it look like something different from the previous oneB.change the data and rewrite itC.give some new information about itD.cut off the details and use as few words as possible2、When you write about your education, you should list______.A.the names of your teachers who gave the main coursesB.the time of different stages of educationC.the addresses and telephone numbers of schools and universities you attendedD.the name of your classmates who were closest to you3、Which of the following should be written in your work experience?A.Your likes and dislikes of previous employment.B.Your relationships with the colleagues.C.The skills you have learnt on each job.D.The salaries you have got for the job.4、When giving advice about the writing of social activities, the writer______.A.tells you not to mention the involvement of minor activitiesB.emphasizes the importance of being honestC.suggests that you write as many activities as possibleD.stresses the position you hold in the club or association5、Which could be the best title for this passage?A.Topic Areas in Writing Resume.B.The Importance of Developing a Personal Data Record.C.How to Attract Potential Boss.D.Different Ways of Writing Resume.四、英译汉1、 In a word, combined with moderate exercise and healthfulhabits, eating the right foods can help improve your immune system and reduce your risk of viruses and diseases invading your body.A.总而言之，合理的饮食结合当的练习和健康的生活习惯也能够增加人体的免疫力，削减病毒和疾病入侵袭人体的危急。

以新视野大学英语3为教材的英语测试江苏城市职业学院联办本科2022 – 2022学年度第一学期期末考试大学英语三级试题各非英语专业11级第三学期2022年 12 月PartⅠVocabulary and Structure（20% ）Write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.A) developed B) have developedC) are being developed D) will have been developed2. This ticket ________ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.A) gives B) grants C) entitles D) credits3. You ________ her in her office last Friday; she’s been out of town for two weeks.A) needn’t have seen B) must have seenC) might have seen D) can’t have seen4. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but ________ the police.A) called in B) calling inC) call in D) to call in5. She was so ________ in her job that she didn’t hear anybody knocking at the door.A) attracted B) absorbedC) drawn D) concentratedA) Being published B) PublishedC) Publishing D) To be published7. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly ________ to another subject.8. It is politely requested by the hotel management that radios ________ after 11 o’clock at night.A) were not played B) not to playC) not be played D) did not play9. Although I like the appearance of the house, what really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful ________ through the window.A) vision B) look C) picture D) view10. Cancer is second only ________ heart disease as a cause of death.A) of B) toC) with D) from11. Despite the wonderful acting and well-developed plot the ________ movie could not hold our attention.A) three-hours B) three-hourC) three-hours’ D) three-hour’s12. The manager needs an assistant that he can ________ to take care of problems in his absence.A) count on B) count in以新视野大学英语3为教材的英语测试C) count up D) count out13. The organization had broken no rules, but ________ had it acted responsibly.A) neither B) so C) either D) both14. We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came ________ view.A) from B) in C) before D) into15. They took ________ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.A) fruitful B) beneficial C) valid D) effectiveA) when B) since C) before D) after17. Careful surveys have indicated that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs ________ directed.A) like B) so C) which D) as18. In developing countries people are ________ into overcrowded cities in great numbers.A) breaking B) filling C) pouring D) hurrying19. It’s reported that by the end of this month the output of cement in the factory ________ by about 10%.A) will have risen B) has risenC) will be rising D) has been rising20. If I had remembered ________ the window, the thief would not have got in.A) to close B) closingC) to have closed D) having closedDirections: In this part there are three passages followed by some questions, each with four suggested answers. Choose the one you think is the best answer. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage 1Most Americans will tell you that character education in schools is a good idea. According to pollsters, 90% of us want schools to teach core moral values. But what should “character education” look like? And more important, does it work?Take a look at Traut Core Knowledge School in Fort Collins, Colorado. Traut Core is a public culture has contributed to high academic achievement at Traut Core. The school now ranks first in reading and in the top five in math out of the 26 schools in the district.Private schools are also on the list. The Montrose School in Natick, Massachusetts has daily homerooms that focus on character discussions and leadership, and the school provides many opportunities for service to others. At Montroes, moral development is inseparable from academic achievement.以新视野大学英语3为教材的英语测试Today, character education is part of the mission of every Wake County school. The district provides in service training and resources for teachers, encourages parental involvement and evaluate the results.Higher academic achievement, lower dropout rates, fewer discipline problems, a more positive and caring school environment---who doesn’t want schools like these? And who wouldn’t like to see students who are more caring, respectful, honest and responsible?21. Judging from the passage, what’ s the writer’s attitude toward “Character education”?A. Positive.B. Confused.C. CriticalD. Negative22. What does “a waiting list of 500 students”(underlined in Paragraph 2) probably mean?A. A list of 500 students studying for degrees.B. A list of 500 students registering for courses.C. A list of 500 students waiting for graduation.D. A list of 500 students waiting for admission.23. We can infer that the Montrose School _______________.A. has daily homerooms for discussion on how to enhance character educationB. focuses on 12 core values of character educationC. provides many training opportunities for schoolteachersD. helps students both academically and morally25. According to the author, what kind of schools does everyone yearn for ?A. Schools that have moral education.B. Schools that are more respectful to studentsC. Schools that emphasize more parental involvement.D. Schools that offer a more caring environment.Passage 2Millions of people in the Himalayas are in danger of massive earthquakes, according to scientists in the US and India. They say great earthquakes are the only release for stress that has been building within the Earth’s crust along the southern edge of the Himalayas for decades.colliding with the Eurasian plate to the north. This process started at least 50 million years ago, creating the mountain range and the Qingzang Gaoyuan.以新视野大学英语3为教材的英语测试In some areas, where earthquakes have not relaxed the stressed crust for much longer, a slip of as much as 10 meters could be waiting to happen, which would cause an earthquake larger than any seen in the twentieth century.26. The main topic of this passage is _______________.A. the biggest earthquakes in Asia `B. the work done by earthquake researchersC. one great earthquake in AsiaD. a potential danger to the Himalayan region27. How many people would be killed if an earthquake occurred near a big city on the Ganges Plain?A. 20,000.B. 200,000.C. 20,000,000.D. 2,000,000.28. The word “earthquake-prone” (underlined in Paragraph 4) may refer to the state that earthquake are ____________.A. inclined to happenB. impossible to predictC. beyond preventionD. out of control29. The Qingzang Gaoyuan was the result of ____________.A. the earthquake reechoing across hundreds of kilometersB. the convergence of Himalayas and the region of Bihar, India, and the western NepalC. the colliding between the Eurasian plate and the Indian sub-continentD. at least four meters of convergence30. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.A. the largest earthquakes occurred in the 20th centuryB. more meters of slip lead to earthquakes that are more powerfulC. the region of Bihar, India, and western Nepal faces the greatest danger of earthquakesD. 10 meters of slip should be made so we can relieve pressurePassage ThreeGlobal warming is causing more than 300,000 deaths and about $125 billion in economic losses each year, according to a report by the Global Humanitarian Forum, an organization led by Annan, the former United Nations secretary general.The report, to be released Friday, analyzed data and existing studies of health, disaster, population and economic trends. It found that human-influenced climate change was raising the global death rates from illnesses including malnutrition (营养不良)and heat-related health problems.But even before its release, the report drew criticism from some experts on climate and risk, who questioned its methods and conclusions.Along with the deaths, the report said that the lives of 325 million people, primarily in poor countries, were being seriously affected by climate change. It projected that the number would double by 2030.Roger Pielke Jr., a political scientist at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who studies以新视野大学英语3为教材的英语测试disaster trends, said the Forum's report was "a methodological embarrassment" because there was no way to distinguish deaths or economic losses related to human-driven global warming amid the much larger losses resulting from thegrowth in populations and economic development in vulnerable (易受伤害的) regions. Dr. Pielke said tha t “climate change is an important problem requiring our utmost attention.” But the report, he said, "will harm the cause for action on both climate change and disasters because it is so deeply flawed (有瑕疵的)."However, Soren Andreasen, a social scientist at Dalberg Global Development Partners who supervised the writing of the report, defended it, saying that it was clear that the numbers were rough estimates. He said the report was aimed at world leaders, who will meet in Copenhagen in December to negotiate a new international climate treaty.In a press release describing the report, Mr. Annan stressed the need for the negotiations to focus on increasing the flow of money from rich to poor regions to help reduce their vulnerability to climate hazards while still curbing the emissions of the heat-trapping gases. More than 90% of the human and economic losses from climate change are occurring in poor countries, according to the report.31. What is the finding of the Global Humanitarian Forum?A Global temperatures affect the rate of economic development.B Rates of death from illnesses have risen due to global warming.C Malnutrition has caused serious health problems in poor countries.D Economic trends have to do with population and natural disasters.32. What do we learn about the Forum's report from the passage?A It was challenged by some climate and risk experts.B It aroused a lot of interest in the scientific circles.C It was warmly received by environmentalists.D It caused a big stir in developing countries.33. What does Dr. Pielke say about the Forum's report?A Its statistics look embarrassing.B It is invalid in terms of methodology.C It deserves our closest attention.D Its conclusion is purposely exaggerated.34. What is Soren Andreasen's view of the report?A Its conclusions are based on carefully collected data.B It is vulnerable to criticism if the statistics are closely examined.C It will give rise to heated discussions at the Copenhagen conference.D Its rough estimates are meant to draw the attention of world leaders.35. What does Kofi Annan say should be the focus of the Copenhagen conference?A How rich and poor regions can share responsibility in curbing global warming.B How human and economic losses from climate change can be reduced.C How emissions of heat-trapping gases can be reduced on a global scale.D How rich countries can better help poor regions reduce climate hazards.Part Ⅲ Cloze (20%)One factor that can influence consumers is their mood state. Mood may be defined _36___ a temporary and mild postitive or negative feeling that is generalized and not tied _37__ any以新视野大学英语3为教材的英语测试particular circumstance. Moods should be _38___from emotions which are usually more intense, ___39__ to specific circumstances, and often conscious. __40____ one sense, the effect of a consumer’s mood can be thought of in ___41__ the same way as can our reactions to the ___42___ of our friends---when our friends are happy and “up”, that tends to influence us positively, __43____ when they are “down”, that can have a __44___ impact on us. Similarly, consumers operating under a ___45___ mood state tend to react to stimuli (刺激因素) in a direction _46____ with that mood state. Thus, for example, we should expect to see __47__ in a positive mood state evaluate products in more of a __48___ manner than they would then not in such a state.__59____, mood states appear capable of ___50____ a consumer’s memory.36. A. as B. about C. by D. with37.A. over B. under C. to D. up38. A. derived B. descended C. divided D. distinguished39. A. related B. referred C. attached D.associated40. A. On B. Of C. In D. By41. A. thus B. much C. even D. still42. A. signal B. gesture C. view D. behavior43. A. for B. but C. unless D. provided44. A.relative B.decisive C.negative D.sensitive45. A. given B. granted C. fixed D. driven46. A.resistant B. persistant C. insistent D. consistent47. A. consumers B. businessmen C.retailers D. manufacturers48. A. casual B. critical C. serious D. favorable49. A. However B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. Nevertheless50. A. lifting B. enhancing C. raising D. cultivating51. A. readily B.rarely C. cautiously D. currently52. A. step B. speed C. band D. volume53. A. extent B. amount C. scope D.range54. A. facilities B. capacities C. reflections D. intentions55. A. turn B. total C. detail D. depthPart Ⅳ Translate the following sentences into English.（10%）Write your answers on theANSWER SHEET.56. 就像吉米妹妹的朋友都关心吉米一样，吉米也关心他们。

新视野试卷三级试卷及答案-CAL-FENGHAI.-(YICAI)-Company One1Text 1Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion （拥挤）. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, retractable（可伸缩的）arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car's movements.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer（蜂鸣器）that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway. (285 words)21. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be ________.A) its power source B) its driving systemC) its monitoring system D) its seating capacity22. What is the author's main concern?A) How to render automobiles pollution-free.B) How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C) How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D) How to develop an automated subway system.23. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?A) A rail. B) An engine.C) A retractable arm. D) A computer controller.24. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is ________.A) keep in the right laneB) wait to arrive at his destinationC) keep in constant touch with the computer centerD) inform the system of his destination by phone25. What is the author's attitude toward the future of autos?A) Enthusiastic. B) Pessimistic. C) Optimistic. D) Cautious.Text 2What should you think about in trying to find your careerYou are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. (303 words)26. Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?A) The importance of doing well at school.B) Using school performance to help to choose a career.C) The importance of being good at all subjects.D) The indirect value of schoolwork.27. The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably ______.A) a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB) useful for his future workC) a good way to earn extra moneyD) a good way to find out his weak points28. According to the passage, if a student's school record is not good, he ______.A) will be a complete failure in his future workB) will not be able to find a suitable jobC) will regret not having worked harder at schoolD) may do well in his future work29. Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for jot hunting?A) Mathematics. B) English. C) Technical Drawing. D) History.30. The whole passage centers on ______.A) choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB) acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC) finding one's strong and weak pointsD) developing one's abilities useful in school workText 3As a Canadian bilingual (双语的) teacher, I agree that the Canadian bilingual schools have been successful in producing functionally bilingual students. However, Mr. Whelpton's suggested condition that teachers in these schools must be fully bilingual may be unnecessary. For example, primary teachers can and do function with a smaller vocabulary than secondary teachers.Secondly, it is doubtful that students will use English because they "understand and accept the objective of making English the language of the classroom" which is a rather sterile motive. One reason that Canadian bilingual programs work is because of the commitment to Whole Language Learning, that is, children learn a language, (first or second), by using it to transmit (播送) or receive meaningful messages that are interesting, real and important. They want to make their needs and desires known and to understand the world around them. Bilingual programs integrate language and content in an activity-based, child-centred manner so that the child is motivated to use the second language as a tool to transmit and receive messages related to social and academic interests.Mr. Whelpton's third argument that all the students in one class need to be at approximately the same level of English proficiency (熟练) when they switch to English is unrealistic and unprofitable. How does a teacher group children who have a huge vocabulary but poor grammar skills and others who have correct grammar but a poor vocabularyAlso, suppose the students have similar language abilities but different learning styles! Hence the concept of co-operative learning: students with a mixture of personalities, talents and weaknesses (a more realistic reflection of life) learn better as they co-operate (合作), instead of compete, and depend on each other for support and information. (280 words)31. How would you describe the writer's style?A) The passage is written in an academic style.B) The passage is written in a journalistic style.C) The passage is written in a personal style.D) The passage is written on the basis of widespread research in the areA)32. How would you describe the writer's attitude towards the Canadian bilingual programmes?A) Balanced. B) Unenthusiastic. C) Supportive. D) Critical.33. In paragraph 1 the writer ________.A) agrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentB) agrees partially with Mr. Whelpton's argumentC) disagrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentD) is overwhelmingly critical of Mr. Whelpton's argument34. In paragraph 2 "sterile" is closest in meaning to________.A) uninformative B) unusual C) stereotypical D) uninspiring35. According to the writer the Canadian bilingual programs have been a success ________.A) because students accept the objective of making English the language of the classroomB) because students study in classrooms where everybody is at about the same levelC) because the students can use their first language freelyD) because they work towards real life goalsText 4If sustainable competitive advantage depends on workforce skills, American firms have a problem. Human-resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States. Skill acquisition is considered an individual responsibility. Labor is simply another factor of production to be hired rented at the lowest possible cost much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command. The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human resource management is central usually the second most important, after the CEO, in the firm's hierarchy.While American firms often have the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact, they invest less in the skills of their employees than do either Japanese or German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany (as they do).the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United States. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is a slower pace of technological change. And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can't effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.36. Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A) They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B) They see the gaining of skills as their employees’ own business.C) They attach more importance to workers than to equipment.D) They only hired skilled workers because of keen competition.37. What is the position of the head of human resource management?A) He is one of the most important executives in the firm.B) His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C) He is directly under the chief financial executive.D) He has no say in making important decisions in the firm.38. The money most American firms put in training mainly goes to________.A) workers who can operate new equipmentB) technological and managerial staffC) workers who lack basic ground skillsD) top executives39. What's the main idea of the passage?A) American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human-resource management.B) Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource management.C) The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm's hierarchy.D) The human resource management strategies of American firms will affect their competitive capacity.40. According to the passage, the decisive factor in maintaining a firm's competitive advantage is ___________.A) the introduction of new technologiesB) the improvement of workers' skillsC) the rational composition of professional and managerial employeesD) the attachment of importance to the bottom half of the employeesIII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.41. I much prefer factual books such as biographies to _______ of any kind.A) imagination B) narration C) fiction D) romantics42. The storm delayed us. _______ the storm we would have been in time.A) But for B) If it were not C) With D) Unless43. Shaking hands is a ______ way of greeting.A) conventional B) conditional C) original D) conversational44. The test results are not very _______. He does well one week and badly the next.A) consequent B) consistent C) continuous D) convince45. We believe that these illustrations will _____ some light on the point being discussed.A) show B) shine C) shed D) thrive46. There was a __________ growth of the light industries during the last twenties years.A) considerate B) considering C) considerable D) considered47. We must revise our plan ______ the light of these changes.A) for B) in C) on D) with48. The next big _______ confronting the workers is the questions of wages.A) issue B) stuff C) question D) matter49. I know nothing about the accident ______ it happened somewhere near the highway.A) apart from B) except for C) besides D) except that50. The Americans still have several military ______ on the island.A) installments B) install C) installationsite D) installations51. Many disagreements have _______ when it came to the sharing of their fathe r’s estates .A) risen B) arisen C) raised D) arrived52. When they got ready, the enemy plane flew out of the ______ of their guns.A) field B) limit C) extent D) range53. The United Kingdom ________ England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.A) constitutes B) comprises C) composes D) consists54. All the key words in the article are printed in _________ type so as to attract readers' attention.A) dark B) dense C) black D) bold55. Once you have made your booking and paid a ________, then the cost of your holiday cannot be changed.A) deposit B) saving C) fund D) loan56. I don't like the noise of this air conditioner, but I've learned to _______ it.A) stay with B) stand with C) go with D) live with57. We trust that you will give special care to the packing of the goods ______ they should be damaged in transit (运输).A) so that B) lest C) if D) unless58. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _______ his findings in logic order and clear language.A) furnish B) propose C) raise D) present59. My father always warns me not to interfere ______ matters that don’t concern me.A) with B) in C) on D) about60. Extensive reporting on television has helped to _______ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.A) gather B) generate C) assemble D) yield61. The children are doing all kinds of things to win the _____of their parents.A. effect B) affection C) affect D) affectation62. We spent all day trying to ______ our new bookshelves with a screwdriver.A. resemble B) decorate C) assemble D) transfer63. He might arrive on time, but _____ are he will be late again.A) possibilities B) prospects C) probabilities D) chances64. He _____ from newspaper work to devote his full time to writing.A) abandoned B) quit C) withdrew D) reversed65. The work is not very profitable ______ money, but I am getting valuable experience from it.A) in line with B) in regard withC) by means of D) in terms of66. To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be _______, and display interest in the job.A) timely B) swift C) instant D) punctual67. Many novels that attempt to mirror the world are really ________ of the reality that they represent.A) reflections B) demonstrations C) illuminations D) reproductions68. Though her parents _____ her musical ability, Jennifer's piano playing is really terrible.A) pour scorn on B) heap praise upon C) give vent to D) cast light upon69. Eating too much fat can ______ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) attribute to B) attend to C) contribute to D) devote to70. The tremendous expense of full protection of endangered animals _______ the finances of the African countries which are far from rich and developed.A) stretches B) restrains C) scratches D) strainsII. Cloze (20 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct ONE from the four choices given to fill in each blank. (20 points)The boat was full of timber and other goods but no(71) . Not even blood (72) remained behind. Maybe the craft was (73) in the fog. Still, no one was left (74) the floating grave. A new crew was (75) but maybe they had navigation problems, human (76) or probably just several (77) problems, this crew was lost, too. Since this (78) of the world is (79) by the Gulf Stream, there are many (80) valleys that are (81) deep under the (82) . Clouds, rainand other atmospheric (83) can cause a generator to go out. Many cruise (84) have reported to their bureau of many strange (85) that have taken place at almost the (86) point and they happened over several occasions in a(n) (87) period of history. They would go and examine the incidents and try to find out explanations. But, alas, it (88) as though the ocean has (89) all visible evidence away. To this day the Bermuda Triangle (90) a mystery.71. A) crew B) member C)passenger D)tourist72. A) points B) dirties C) pots D) stains73. A) missed B) dropped C) lost D) disappeared74. A) board B) broad C) aboard D) abroad75. A) set B) installed C) prepared D) fixed76. A) problem B) weaknesses C) error D)disaster77. A) machinery B) mechanism C) mechanical D) mechanic78. A) district B) region C) field D) area79. A) decided B) controlled C) conquered D) occupied80. A) unexpanded B) unexpected C) unexplored D) unexploded81. A) submerged B) subtitled C) submitted D) subdivided82. A) air B) land C) surface D) ocean83. A) chances B) conditions C) occasions D) surroundings84. A) vehicles B) craft C) boats D) vessels85. A) hits B) occurrences C) sensations D) statements86. A) critical B) identical C) practical D) theoretical87. A) extended B) intended C)tended D) extensive88. A) seems B) sees C)sounds D) says89. A) drank B) chopped C) swallowed D) sucked90. A) stays B) retains C) remains D) makesPart V Writing ( 15 points )Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Opinions on Higher Education in China”. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below.１．我自己对中国高等教育的看法（成就，问题或兼而有之）。

Text 1Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion（拥挤）. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, retractable（可伸缩的）arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car's movements.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer（蜂鸣器）that will warn him of his coming exit.It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway. (285 words)21. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be ________.A) its power source B) its driving systemC) its monitoring system D) its seating capacity22. What is the author's main concern?A) How to render automobiles pollution-free.B) How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C) How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D) How to develop an automated subway system.23. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?A) A rail. B) An engine.C) A retractable arm. D) A computer controller.24. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is ________.A) keep in the right laneB) wait to arrive at his destinationC) keep in constant touch with the computer centerD) inform the system of his destination by phone25. What is the author's attitude toward the future of autos?A) Enthusiastic. B) Pessimistic. C) Optimistic. D) Cautious.Text 2What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use inyour work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. (303 words)26. Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?A) The importance of doing well at school.B) Using school performance to help to choose a career.C) The importance of being good at all subjects.D) The indirect value of schoolwork.27. The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably ______.A) a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB) useful for his future workC) a good way to earn extra moneyD) a good way to find out his weak points28. According to the passage, if a student's school record is not good, he ______.A) will be a complete failure in his future workB) will not be able to find a suitable jobC) will regret not having worked harder at schoolD) may do well in his future work29. Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for jot hunting?A) Mathematics. B) English. C) Technical Drawing. D) History.30. The whole passage centers on ______.A) choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB) acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC) finding one's strong and weak pointsD) developing one's abilities useful in school workText 3As a Canadian bilingual (双语的) teacher, I agree that the Canadian bilingual schools have been successful in producing functionally bilingual students. However, Mr. Whelpton's suggested condition that teachers in these schools must be fully bilingual may be unnecessary. For example, primary teachers can and do function with a smaller vocabulary than secondary teachers.Secondly, it is doubtful that students will use English because they "understand and accept the objective of making English the language of the classroom" which is a rather sterile motive. One reason that Canadian bilingual programs work is because of the commitment to Whole Language Learning, that is, children learn alanguage, (first or second), by using it to transmit (播送) or receive meaningful messages that are interesting, real and important. They want to make their needs and desires known and to understand the world around them. Bilingual programs integrate language and content in an activity-based, child-centred manner so that the child is motivated to use the second language as a tool to transmit and receive messages related to social and academic interests.Mr. Whelpton's third argument that all the students in one class need to be at approximately the same level of English proficiency (熟练) when they switch to English is unrealistic and unprofitable. How does a teacher group children who have a huge vocabulary but poor grammar skills and others who have correct grammar but a poor vocabulary? Also, suppose the students have similar language abilities but different learning styles! Hence the concept of co-operative learning: students with a mixture of personalities, talents and weaknesses (a more realistic reflection of life) learn better as they co-operate (合作), instead of compete, and depend on each other for support and information. (280 words)31. How would you describe the writer's style?A) The passage is written in an academic style.B) The passage is written in a journalistic style.C) The passage is written in a personal style.D) The passage is written on the basis of widespread research in the areA)32. How would you describe the writer's attitude towards the Canadian bilingual programmes?A) Balanced. B) Unenthusiastic. C) Supportive. D) Critical.33. In paragraph 1 the writer ________.A) agrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentB) agrees partially with Mr. Whelpton's argumentC) disagrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentD) is overwhelmingly critical of Mr. Whelpton's argument34. In paragraph 2 "sterile" is closest in meaning to________.A) uninformative B) unusual C) stereotypical D) uninspiring35. According to the writer the Canadian bilingual programs have been a success ________.A) because students accept the objective of making English the language of the classroomB) because students study in classrooms where everybody is at about the same levelC) because the students can use their first language freelyD) because they work towards real life goalsText 4If sustainable competitive advantage depends on workforce skills, American firms have a problem. Human-resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States. Skill acquisition is considered an individual responsibility. Labor is simply another factor of production to be hired rented at the lowest possible cost much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command. The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human resource management is central usually the second most important, after the CEO, in the firm's hierarchy.While American firms often have the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact, they invest less in the skills of their employees than do either Japanese or German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany (as they do).the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United States. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is a slower pace of technological change. And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can't effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.36. Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A) They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B) They see the gaining of skills as their employees’ own business.C) They attach more importance to workers than to equipment.D) They only hired skilled workers because of keen competition.37. What is the position of the head of human resource management?A) He is one of the most important executives in the firm.B) His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C) He is directly under the chief financial executive.D) He has no say in making important decisions in the firm.38. The money most American firms put in training mainly goes to________.A) workers who can operate new equipmentB) technological and managerial staffC) workers who lack basic ground skillsD) top executives39. What's the main idea of the passage?A) American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human-resource management.B) Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource management.C) The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm'shierarchy.D) The human resource management strategies of American firms will affect their competitive capacity.40. According to the passage, the decisive factor in maintaining a firm's competitive advantage is ___________.A) the introduction of new technologiesB) the improvement of workers' skillsC) the rational composition of professional and managerial employeesD) the attachment of importance to the bottom half of the employeesIII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.41. I much prefer factual books such as biographies to _______ of any kind.A) imagination B) narration C) fiction D) romantics42. The storm delayed us. _______ the storm we would have been in time.A) But for B) If it were not C) With D) Unless43. Shaking hands is a ______ way of greeting.A) conventional B) conditional C) original D) conversational44. The test results are not very _______. He does well one week and badly the next.A) consequent B) consistent C) continuous D) convince45. We believe that these illustrations will _____ some light on the point being discussed.A) show B) shine C) shed D) thrive46. There was a __________ growth of the light industries during the last twenties years.A) considerate B) considering C) considerable D) considered47. We must revise our plan ______ the light of these changes.A) for B) in C) on D) with48. The next big _______ confronting the workers is the questions of wages.A) issue B) stuff C) question D) matter49. I know nothing about the accident ______ it happened somewhere near the highway.A) apart from B) except for C) besides D) except that50. The Americans still have several military ______ on the island.A) installments B) install C) installationsite D) installations51. Many disagreements have _______ when it came to the sharing of their father’s estates .A) risen B) arisen C) raised D) arrived52. When they got ready, the enemy plane flew out of the ______ of their guns.A) field B) limit C) extent D) range53. The United Kingdom ________ England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.A) constitutes B) comprises C) composes D) consists54. All the key words in the article are printed in _________ type so as to attract readers' attention.A) dark B) dense C) black D) bold55. Once you have made your booking and paid a ________, then the cost of your holiday cannot be changed.A) deposit B) saving C) fund D) loan56. I don't like the noise of this air conditioner, but I've learned to _______ it.A) stay with B) stand with C) go with D) live with57. We trust that you will give special care to the packing of the goods ______they should be damaged in transit (运输).A) so that B) lest C) if D) unless58. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _______ his findings in logic order and clear language.A) furnish B) propose C) raise D) present59. My father always warns me not to interfere ______ matters that don’t concern me.A) with B) in C) on D) about60. Extensive reporting on television has helped to _______ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.A) gather B) generate C) assemble D) yield61. The children are doing all kinds of things to win the _____ of their parents.A. effect B) affection C) affect D) affectation62. We spent all day trying to ______ our new bookshelves with a screwdriver.A. resemble B) decorate C) assemble D) transfer63. He might arrive on time, but _____ are he will be late again.A) possibilities B) prospects C) probabilities D) chances64. He _____ from newspaper work to devote his full time to writing.A) abandoned B) quit C) withdrew D) reversed65. The work is not very profitable ______ money, but I am getting valuable experience from it.A) in line with B) in regard withC) by means of D) in terms of66. To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be _______, and display interest in the job.A) timely B) swift C) instant D) punctual67. Many novels that attempt to mirror the world are really ________ of the reality that they represent.A) reflections B) demonstrations C) illuminations D) reproductions68. Though her parents _____ her musical ability, Jennifer's piano playing is really terrible.A) pour scorn on B) heap praise upon C) give vent to D) cast light upon69. Eating too much fat can ______ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) attribute to B) attend to C) contribute to D) devote to70. The tremendous expense of full protection of endangered animals _______ thefinances of the African countries which are far from rich and developed.A) stretches B) restrains C) scratches D) strainsII. Cloze (20 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct ONE from the four choices given to fill in each blank. (20 points)The boat was full of timber and other goods but no(71) . Not even blood (72) remained behind. Maybe the craft was (73) in the fog. Still, no one was left (74) the floating grave. A new crew was (75) but maybe they had navigation problems, human (76) or probably just several (77) problems, this crew was lost, too. Since this (78) of the world is (79) by the Gulf Stream, there are many (80) valleys that are (81) deep under the (82) . Clouds, rain and other atmospheric (83) can cause a generator to go out. Many cruise (84) have reported to their bureau of many strange (85) that have taken place at almost the (86) point and they happened over several occasions in a(n) (87) period of history. They would go and examine the incidents and try to find out explanations. But, alas, it (88) as though the ocean has (89) all visible evidence away. To this day the Bermuda Triangle (90) a mystery.71. A) crew B) member C)passenger D)tourist72. A) points B) dirties C) pots D) stains73. A) missed B) dropped C) lost D) disappeared74. A) board B) broad C) aboard D) abroad75. A) set B) installed C) prepared D) fixed76. A) problem B) weaknesses C) error D)disaster77. A) machinery B) mechanism C) mechanical D) mechanic78. A) district B) region C) field D) area79. A) decided B) controlled C) conquered D) occupied80. A) unexpanded B) unexpected C) unexplored D) unexploded81. A) submerged B) subtitled C) submitted D) subdivided82. A) air B) land C) surface D) ocean83. A) chances B) conditions C) occasions D) surroundings84. A) vehicles B) craft C) boats D) vessels85. A) hits B) occurrences C) sensations D) statements86. A) critical B) identical C) practical D) theoretical87. A) extended B) intended C)tended D) extensive88. A) seems B) sees C)sounds D) says89. A) drank B) chopped C) swallowed D) sucked90. A) stays B) retains C) remains D) makesPart V Writing ( 15 points )Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Opinions on Higher Education in China”. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below. １．我自己对中国高等教育的看法（成就，问题或兼而有之）。

Text 1Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion（拥挤）. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, retractable（可伸缩的）arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car's movements.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer（蜂鸣器）that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway. (285 words)21. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be ________.A) its power source B) its driving systemC) its monitoring system D) its seating capacity22. What is the author's main concernA) How to render automobiles pollution-free.B) How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C) How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D) How to develop an automated subway system.23. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway systemA) A rail. B) An engine.C) A retractable arm. D) A computer controller.24. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is ________.A) keep in the right laneB) wait to arrive at his destinationC) keep in constant touch with the computer centerD) inform the system of his destination by phone25. What is the author's attitude toward the future of autosA) Enthusiastic. B) Pessimistic. C) Optimistic. D) Cautious.Text 2What should you think about in trying to find your career You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. (303 words)26. Which of the following best sums up the first paragraphA) The importance of doing well at school.B) Using school performance to help to choose a career.C) The importance of being good at all subjects.D) The indirect value of schoolwork.27. The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably ______.A) a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB) useful for his future workC) a good way to earn extra moneyD) a good way to find out his weak points28. According to the passage, if a student's school record is not good, he ______.A) will be a complete failure in his future workB) will not be able to find a suitable jobC) will regret not having worked harder at schoolD) may do well in his future work29. Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for jot huntingA) Mathematics. B) English. C) Technical Drawing. D) History.30. The whole passage centers on ______.A) choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB) acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC) finding one's strong and weak pointsD) developing one's abilities useful in school workText 3As a Canadian bilingual (双语的) teacher, I agree that the Canadian bilingual schools have been successful in producing functionally bilingual students. However, Mr. Whelpton's suggested condition that teachers in these schools must be fully bilingual may be unnecessary. For example, primary teachers can and do function with a smaller vocabulary than secondary teachers.Secondly, it is doubtful that students will use English because they "understand and accept the objective of making English the language of the classroom" which is a rather sterile motive. One reason that Canadian bilingual programs work is because of the commitment to Whole Language Learning, that is, children learn a language, (first or second), by using it to transmit (播送) or receive meaningful messages that are interesting, real and important. They want to make their needs and desires known and to understand the world around them. Bilingual programs integrate language and content in an activity-based, child-centred manner so that the child is motivated to use the second language as a tool to transmit and receive messages related to social and academic interests.Mr. Whelpton's third argument that all the students in one class need to be at approximately the same level of English proficiency (熟练) when they switch to English is unrealistic and unprofitable. How does a teacher group children who have a huge vocabulary but poor grammar skills and others who have correct grammar but a poor vocabulary Also, suppose the students have similar language abilities but different learning styles! Hence the concept of co-operative learning: students with a mixture of personalities, talents and weaknesses (a more realistic reflection of life) learn better as they co-operate (合作), instead of compete, and depend on each other for support and information. (280 words)31. How would you describe the writer's styleA) The passage is written in an academic style.B) The passage is written in a journalistic style.C) The passage is written in a personal style.D) The passage is written on the basis of widespread research in the areA)32. How would you describe the writer's attitude towards the Canadian bilingual programmesA) Balanced. B) Unenthusiastic. C) Supportive. D) Critical.33. In paragraph 1 the writer ________.A) agrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentB) agrees partially with Mr. Whelpton's argumentC) disagrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentD) is overwhelmingly critical of Mr. Whelpton's argument34. In paragraph 2 "sterile" is closest in meaning to________.A) uninformative B) unusual C) stereotypical D) uninspiring35. According to the writer the Canadian bilingual programs have been a success ________.A) because students accept the objective of making English the language of the classroomB) because students study in classrooms where everybody is at about the same levelC) because the students can use their first language freelyD) because they work towards real life goalsText 4If sustainable competitive advantage depends on workforce skills, American firms have a problem. Human-resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States. Skill acquisition is considered an individual responsibility. Labor is simply another factor of production to be hired rented at the lowest possible cost much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command. The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human resource management is central usually the second most important, after the CEO, in the firm's hierarchy.While American firms often have the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact, they invest less in the skills of their employees than do either Japanese or German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany (as they do).the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United States. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is a slower pace of technological change. And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can't effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.36. Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companiesA) They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B) They see the gaining of skills as their employees’ own business.C) They attach more importance to workers than to equipment.D) They only hired skilled workers because of keen competition.37. What is the position of the head of human resource managementA) He is one of the most important executives in the firm.B) His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C) He is directly under the chief financial executive.D) He has no say in making important decisions in the firm.38. The money most American firms put in training mainly goes to________.A) workers who can operate new equipmentB) technological and managerial staffC) workers who lack basic ground skillsD) top executives39. What's the main idea of the passageA) American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human-resource management.B) Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource management.C) The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm's hierarchy.D) The human resource management strategies of American firms will affect their competitive capacity.40. According to the passage, the decisive factor in maintaining a firm's competitive advantage is ___________.A) the introduction of new technologiesB) the improvement of workers' skillsC) the rational composition of professional and managerial employeesD) the attachment of importance to the bottom half of the employeesIII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.41. I much prefer factual books such as biographies to _______ of any kind.A) imagination B) narration C) fiction D) romantics42. The storm delayed us. _______ the storm we would have been in time.A) But for B) If it were not C) With D) Unless43. Shaking hands is a ______ way of greeting.A) conventional B) conditional C) original D) conversational44. The test results are not very _______. He does well one week and badly the next.A) consequent B) consistent C) continuous D) convince45. We believe that these illustrations will _____ some light on the point being discussed.A) show B) shine C) shed D) thrive46. There was a __________ growth of the light industries during the last twenties years.A) considerate B) considering C) considerable D) considered47. We must revise our plan ______ the light of these changes.A) for B) in C) on D) with48. The next big _______ confronting the workers is the questions of wages.A) issue B) stuff C) question D) matter49. I know nothing about the accident ______ it happened somewhere near the highway.A) apart from B) except for C) besides D) except that50. The Americans still have several military ______ on the island.A) installments B) install C) installationsite D) installations51. Many disagreements have _______ when it came to the sharing of their father’s estates .A) risen B) arisen C) raised D) arrived52. When they got ready, the enemy plane flew out of the ______ of their guns.A) field B) limit C) extent D) range53. The United Kingdom ________ England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.A) constitutes B) comprises C) composes D) consists54. All the key words in the article are printed in _________ type so as to attract readers' attention.A) dark B) dense C) black D) bold55. Once you have made your booking and paid a ________, then the cost of your holiday cannot be changed.A) deposit B) saving C) fund D) loan56. I don't like the noise of this air conditioner, but I've learned to _______ it.A) stay with B) stand with C) go with D) live with57. We trust that you will give special care to the packing of the goods ______ they should be damaged in transit (运输).A) so that B) lest C) if D) unless58. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _______ his findings in logic order and clear language.A) furnish B) propose C) raise D) present59. My father always warns me not to interfere ______ matters that don’t concern me.A) with B) in C) on D) about60. Extensive reporting on television has helped to _______ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.A) gather B) generate C) assemble D) yield61. The children are doing all kinds of things to win the _____of their parents.A. effect B) affection C) affect D) affectation62. We spent all day trying to ______ our new bookshelves with a screwdriver.A. resemble B) decorate C) assemble D) transfer63. He might arrive on time, but _____ are he will be late again.A) possibilities B) prospects C) probabilities D) chances64. He _____ from newspaper work to devote his full time to writing.A) abandoned B) quit C) withdrew D) reversed65. The work is not very profitable ______ money, but I am getting valuable experience from it.A) in line with B) in regard withC) by means of D) in terms of66. To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be _______, and display interest in the job.A) timely B) swift C) instant D) punctual67. Many novels that attempt to mirror the world are really ________ of the reality that they represent.A) reflections B) demonstrations C) illuminations D) reproductions68. Though her parents _____ her musical ability, Jennifer's piano playing is really terrible.A) pour scorn on B) heap praise upon C) give vent to D) cast light upon69. Eating too much fat can ______ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) attribute to B) attend to C) contribute to D) devote to70. The tremendous expense of full protection of endangered animals _______ the finances of the African countries which are far from rich and developed.A) stretches B) restrains C) scratches D) strainsII. Cloze (20 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct ONE from the four choices given to fill in each blank. (20 points)The boat was full of timber and other goods but no(71) . Not even blood (72) remained behind. Maybe the craft was (73) in the fog. Still, no one was left (74) the floating grave. A new crew was (75) but maybe they had navigation problems, human (76) or probably just several (77) problems, this crew was lost, too. Since this (78) of the world is (79) by the Gulf Stream, there are many (80) valleys that are (81) deep under the (82) . Clouds, rain and other atmospheric (83) can cause a generator to go out. Many cruise (84) have reported to their bureau ofmany strange (85) that have taken place at almost the (86) point and they happened over several occasions in a(n) (87) period of history. They would go and examine the incidents and try to find out explanations. But, alas, it (88) as though the ocean has (89) all visible evidence away. To this day the Bermuda Triangle (90) a mystery.71. A) crew B) member C)passenger D)tourist72. A) points B) dirties C) pots D) stains73. A) missed B) dropped C) lost D) disappeared74. A) board B) broad C) aboard D) abroad75. A) set B) installed C) prepared D) fixed76. A) problem B) weaknesses C) error D)disaster77. A) machinery B) mechanism C) mechanical D) mechanic78. A) district B) region C) field D) area79. A) decided B) controlled C) conquered D) occupied80. A) unexpanded B) unexpected C) unexplored D) unexploded81. A) submerged B) subtitled C) submitted D) subdivided82. A) air B) land C) surface D) ocean83. A) chances B) conditions C) occasions D) surroundings84. A) vehicles B) craft C) boats D) vessels85. A) hits B) occurrences C) sensations D) statements86. A) critical B) identical C) practical D) theoretical87. A) extended B) intended C)tended D) extensive88. A) seems B) sees C)sounds D) says89. A) drank B) chopped C) swallowed D) sucked90. A) stays B) retains C) remains D) makesPart V Writing ( 15 points )Directio ns: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Opinions on Higher Education in China”. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below.１．我自己对中国高等教育的看法（成就，问题或兼而有之）。

Text 1Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion（拥挤）. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, retractable（可伸缩的）arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car's movements.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer（蜂鸣器）that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway. (285 words)21. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be ________.A) its power source B) its driving systemC) its monitoring system D) its seating capacity22. What is the author's main concern?A) How to render automobiles pollution-free.B) How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C) How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D) How to develop an automated subway system.23. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?A) A rail. B) An engine.C) A retractable arm. D) A computer controller.24. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is ________.A) keep in the right laneB) wait to arrive at his destinationC) keep in constant touch with the computer centerD) inform the system of his destination by phone25. What is the author's attitude toward the future of autos?A) Enthusiastic. B) Pessimistic. C) Optimistic. D) Cautious.Text 2What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.(303 words)26. Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?A) The importance of doing well at school.B) Using school performance to help to choose a career.C) The importance of being good at all subjects.D) The indirect value of schoolwork.27. The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably ______.A) a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB) useful for his future workC) a good way to earn extra moneyD) a good way to find out his weak points28. According to the passage, if a student's school record is not good, he ______.A) will be a complete failure in his future workB) will not be able to find a suitable jobC) will regret not having worked harder at schoolD) may do well in his future work29. Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for jot hunting?A) Mathematics. B) English. C) Technical Drawing. D) History.30. The whole passage centers on ______.A) choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB) acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC) finding one's strong and weak pointsD) developing one's abilities useful in school workText 3As a Canadian bilingual (双语的) teacher, I agree that the Canadian bilingual schools have been successful in producing functionally bilingual students. However, Mr. Whelpton's suggested condition that teachers in these schools must be fully bilingual may be unnecessary. For example, primary teachers can and do function with a smaller vocabulary than secondary teachers.Secondly, it is doubtful that students will use English because they "understand and accept the objective of making English the language of the classroom" which is a rather sterile motive. One reason that Canadian bilingual programs work is because of the commitment to Whole Language Learning, that is, children learn a language, (first or second), by using it to transmit (播送) or receive meaningful messages that are interesting, real and important. They want to make their needs and desires known and to understand the world around them. Bilingual programs integrate language and content in an activity-based, child-centred manner so that the child is motivated to use the second language as a tool to transmit and receive messages related to social and academic interests.Mr. Whelpton's third argument that all the students in one class need to be at approximately the same level of English proficiency (熟练) when they switch to English is unrealistic andunprofitable. How does a teacher group children who have a huge vocabulary but poor grammar skills and others who have correct grammar but a poor vocabulary? Also, suppose the students have similar language abilities but different learning styles! Hence the concept of co-operative learning: students with a mixture of personalities, talents and weaknesses (a more realistic reflection of life) learn better as they co-operate (合作), instead of compete, and depend on each other for support and information. (280 words)31. How would you describe the writer's style?A) The passage is written in an academic style.B) The passage is written in a journalistic style.C) The passage is written in a personal style.D) The passage is written on the basis of widespread research in the areA)32. How would you describe the writer's attitude towards the Canadian bilingual programmes?A) Balanced. B) Unenthusiastic. C) Supportive. D) Critical.33. In paragraph 1 the writer ________.A) agrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentB) agrees partially with Mr. Whelpton's argumentC) disagrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentD) is overwhelmingly critical of Mr. Whelpton's argument34. In paragraph 2 "sterile" is closest in meaning to________.A) uninformative B) unusual C) stereotypical D) uninspiring35. According to the writer the Canadian bilingual programs have been a success ________.A) because students accept the objective of making English the language of the classroomB) because students study in classrooms where everybody is at about the same levelC) because the students can use their first language freelyD) because they work towards real life goalsText 4If sustainable competitive advantage depends on workforce skills, American firms have a problem. Human-resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States. Skill acquisition is considered an individual responsibility. Labor is simply another factor of production to be hired rented at the lowest possible cost much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command. The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human resource management is central usually the second most important, after the CEO, in the firm's hierarchy.While American firms often have the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact, they invest less in the skills of their employees than do either Japanese or German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany (as they do).the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United States. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is aslower pace of technological change. And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can't effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.36. Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A) They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B) They see the gaining of skills as their employees’ own business.C) They attach more importance to workers than to equipment.D) They only hired skilled workers because of keen competition.37. What is the position of the head of human resource management?A) He is one of the most important executives in the firm.B) His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C) He is directly under the chief financial executive.D) He has no say in making important decisions in the firm.38. The money most American firms put in training mainly goes to________.A) workers who can operate new equipmentB) technological and managerial staffC) workers who lack basic ground skillsD) top executives39. What's the main idea of the passage?A) American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human-resource management.B) Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource management.C) The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm's hierarchy.D) The human resource management strategies of American firms will affect their competitive capacity.40. According to the passage, the decisive factor in maintaining a firm's competitive advantage is ___________.A) the introduction of new technologiesB) the improvement of workers' skillsC) the rational composition of professional and managerial employeesD) the attachment of importance to the bottom half of the employeesIII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.41. I much prefer factual books such as biographies to _______ of any kind.A) imagination B) narration C) fiction D) romantics42. The storm delayed us. _______ the storm we would have been in time.A) But for B) If it were not C) With D) Unless43. Shaking hands is a ______ way of greeting.A) conventional B) conditional C) original D) conversational44. The test results are not very _______. He does well one week and badly the next.A) consequent B) consistent C) continuous D) convince45. We believe that these illustrations will _____ some light on the point being discussed.A) show B) shine C) shed D) thrive46. There was a __________ growth of the light industries during the last twenties years.A) considerate B) considering C) considerable D) considered47. We must revise our plan ______ the light of these changes.A) for B) in C) on D) with48. The next big _______ confronting the workers is the questions of wages.A) issue B) stuff C) question D) matter49. I know nothing about the accident ______ it happened somewhere near the highway.A) apart from B) except for C) besides D) except that50. The Americans still have several military ______ on the island.A) installments B) install C) installationsite D) installations51. Many disagreements have _______ when it came to the sharing of their father’s estates .A) risen B) arisen C) raised D) arrived52. When they got ready, the enemy plane flew out of the ______ of their guns.A) field B) limit C) extent D) range53. The United Kingdom ________ England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.A) constitutes B) comprises C) composes D) consists54. All the key words in the article are printed in _________ type so as to attract readers' attention.A) dark B) dense C) black D) bold55. Once you have made your booking and paid a ________, then the cost of your holiday cannot be changed.A) deposit B) saving C) fund D) loan56. I don't like the noise of this air conditioner, but I've learned to _______ it.A) stay with B) stand with C) go with D) live with57. We trust that you will give special care to the packing of the goods ______ they should be damaged in transit (运输).A) so that B) lest C) if D) unless58. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _______ his findings in logic order and clear language.A) furnish B) propose C) raise D) present59. My father always warns me not to interfere ______ matters that don’t concern me.A) with B) in C) on D) about60. Extensive reporting on television has helped to _______ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.A) gather B) generate C) assemble D) yield61. The children are doing all kinds of things to win the _____of their parents.A. effect B) affection C) affect D) affectation62. We spent all day trying to ______ our new bookshelves with a screwdriver.A. resemble B) decorate C) assemble D) transfer63. He might arrive on time, but _____ are he will be late again.A) possibilities B) prospects C) probabilities D) chances64. He _____ from newspaper work to devote his full time to writing.A) abandoned B) quit C) withdrew D) reversed65. The work is not very profitable ______ money, but I am getting valuable experience from it.A) in line with B) in regard withC) by means of D) in terms of66. To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be _______, and display interest in the job.A) timely B) swift C) instant D) punctual67. Many novels that attempt to mirror the world are really ________ of the reality that they represent.A) reflections B) demonstrations C) illuminations D) reproductions68. Though her parents _____ her musical ability, Jennifer's piano playing is really terrible.A) pour scorn on B) heap praise upon C) give vent to D) cast light upon69. Eating too much fat can ______ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) attribute to B) attend to C) contribute to D) devote to70. The tremendous expense of full protection of endangered animals _______ the finances of the African countries which are far from rich and developed.A) stretches B) restrains C) scratches D) strainsII. Cloze (20 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct ONE from the four choices given to fill in each blank. (20 points)The boat was full of timber and other goods but no(71) . Not even blood (72) remained behind. Maybe the craft was (73) in the fog. Still, no one was left (74) the floating grave. A new crew was (75) but maybe they had navigation problems, human (76) or probably just several (77) problems, this crew was lost, too. Since this (78) of the world is (79) by the Gulf Stream, there are many (80) valleys that are (81) deep under the (82) . Clouds, rain and other atmospheric (83) can cause a generator to go out. Many cruise (84) have reported to their bureau of many strange (85) that have taken place at almost the (86) point and they happened over several occasions in a(n) (87) period of history. They would go and examine the incidents and try to find out explanations. But, alas, it (88) as though the ocean has (89) all visible evidence away. To this day the Bermuda Triangle (90) a mystery.71. A) crew B) member C)passenger D)tourist72. A) points B) dirties C) pots D) stains73. A) missed B) dropped C) lost D) disappeared74. A) board B) broad C) aboard D) abroad75. A) set B) installed C) prepared D) fixed76. A) problem B) weaknesses C) error D)disaster77. A) machinery B) mechanism C) mechanical D) mechanic78. A) district B) region C) field D) area79. A) decided B) controlled C) conquered D) occupied80. A) unexpanded B) unexpected C) unexplored D) unexploded81. A) submerged B) subtitled C) submitted D) subdivided82. A) air B) land C) surface D) ocean83. A) chances B) conditions C) occasions D) surroundings84. A) vehicles B) craft C) boats D) vessels85. A) hits B) occurrences C) sensations D) statements86. A) critical B) identical C) practical D) theoretical87. A) extended B) intended C)tended D) extensive88. A) seems B) sees C)sounds D) says89. A) drank B) chopped C) swallowed D) sucked90. A) stays B) retains C) remains D) makesPart V Writing ( 15 points )Direct ions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Opinions on Higher Education in China”. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below.１．我自己对中国高等教育的看法（成就，问题或兼而有之）。

Text 1Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion（拥挤）. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, retractable（可伸缩的）arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car's movements.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer（蜂鸣器）that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway. (285 words)21. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be ________.A) its power source B) its driving systemC) its monitoring system D) its seating capacity22. What is the author's main concern?A) How to render automobiles pollution-free.B) How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C) How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D) How to develop an automated subway system.23. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?A) A rail. B) An engine.C) A retractable arm. D) A computer controller.24. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is ________.A) keep in the right laneB) wait to arrive at his destinationC) keep in constant touch with the computer centerD) inform the system of his destination by phone25. What is the author's attitude toward the future of autos?A) Enthusiastic. B) Pessimistic. C) Optimistic. D) Cautious.Text 2What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. (303 words)26. Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?A) The importance of doing well at school.B) Using school performance to help to choose a career.C) The importance of being good at all subjects.D) The indirect value of schoolwork.27. The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably ______.A) a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB) useful for his future workC) a good way to earn extra moneyD) a good way to find out his weak points28. According to the passage, if a student's school record is not good, he ______.A) will be a complete failure in his future workB) will not be able to find a suitable jobC) will regret not having worked harder at schoolD) may do well in his future work29. Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for jot hunting?A) Mathematics. B) English. C) Technical Drawing. D) History.30. The whole passage centers on ______.A) choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB) acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC) finding one's strong and weak pointsD) developing one's abilities useful in school workText 3As a Canadian bilingual (双语的) teacher, I agree that the Canadian bilingual schools have been successful in producing functionally bilingual students. However, Mr. Whelpton's suggested condition that teachers in these schools must be fully bilingual may be unnecessary. For example, primary teachers can and do function with a smaller vocabulary than secondary teachers.Secondly, it is doubtful that students will use English because they "understand and accept the objective of making English the language of the classroom" which is a rather sterile motive. One reason that Canadian bilingual programs work is because of the commitment to Whole Language Learning, that is, children learn a language, (first or second), by using it to transmit (播送) or receive meaningful messages that are interesting, real and important. They want to make their needs and desires known and to understand the world around them. Bilingual programs integrate language and content in an activity-based, child-centred manner so that the child is motivated to use the second language as a tool to transmit and receive messages related to social and academic interests.Mr. Whelpton's third argument that all the students in one class need to be at approximately the same level of English proficiency (熟练) when they switch to English is unrealistic and unprofitable. How does a teacher group children who have a huge vocabulary but poor grammar skills and others who have correct grammar but a poor vocabulary? Also, suppose the students have similar language abilities but different learning styles! Hence the concept of co-operative learning: students with a mixture of personalities, talents and weaknesses (a more realistic reflection of life) learn better as they co-operate (合作), instead of compete, and depend on each other for support and information. (280 words)31. How would you describe the writer's style?A) The passage is written in an academic style.B) The passage is written in a journalistic style.C) The passage is written in a personal style.D) The passage is written on the basis of widespread research in the areA)32. How would you describe the writer's attitude towards the Canadian bilingual programmes?A) Balanced. B) Unenthusiastic. C) Supportive. D) Critical.33. In paragraph 1 the writer ________.A) agrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentB) agrees partially with Mr. Whelpton's argumentC) disagrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentD) is overwhelmingly critical of Mr. Whelpton's argument34. In paragraph 2 "sterile" is closest in meaning to________.A) uninformative B) unusual C) stereotypical D) uninspiring35. According to the writer the Canadian bilingual programs have been a success ________.A) because students accept the objective of making English the language of the classroomB) because students study in classrooms where everybody is at about the same levelC) because the students can use their first language freelyD) because they work towards real life goalsText 4If sustainable competitive advantage depends on workforce skills, American firms have a problem. Human-resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States. Skill acquisition is considered an individual responsibility. Labor is simply another factor of production to be hired rented at the lowest possible cost much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command. The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human resource management is central usually the second most important, after the CEO, in the firm's hierarchy. While American firms often have the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact, they invest less in the skills of their employees than do either Japanese or German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany (as they do).the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the UnitedStates. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is a slower pace of technological change. And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can't effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.36. Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A) They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B) They see the gaining of skills as their employees’ own business.C) They attach more importance to workers than to equipment.D) They only hired skilled workers because of keen competition.37. What is the position of the head of human resource management?A) He is one of the most important executives in the firm.B) His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C) He is directly under the chief financial executive.D) He has no say in making important decisions in the firm.38. The money most American firms put in training mainly goes to________.A) workers who can operate new equipmentB) technological and managerial staffC) workers who lack basic ground skillsD) top executives39. What's the main idea of the passage?A) American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human-resource management.B) Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource management.C) The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm's hierarchy.D) The human resource management strategies of American firms will affect their competitive capacity.40. According to the passage, the decisive factor in maintaining a firm's competitive advantage is ___________.A) the introduction of new technologiesB) the improvement of workers' skillsC) the rational composition of professional and managerial employeesD) the attachment of importance to the bottom half of the employeesIII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.41. I much prefer factual books such as biographies to _______ of any kind.A) imagination B) narration C) fiction D) romantics42. The storm delayed us. _______ the storm we would have been in time.A) But for B) If it were not C) With D) Unless43. Shaking hands is a ______ way of greeting.A) conventional B) conditional C) original D) conversational44. The test results are not very _______. He does well one week and badly the next.A) consequent B) consistent C) continuous D) convince45. We believe that these illustrations will _____ some light on the point being discussed.A) show B) shine C) shed D) thrive46. There was a __________ growth of the light industries during the last twenties years.A) considerate B) considering C) considerable D) considered47. We must revise our plan ______ the light of these changes.A) for B) in C) on D) with48. The next big _______ confronting the workers is the questions of wages.A) issue B) stuff C) question D) matter49. I know nothing about the accident ______ it happened somewhere near the highway.A) apart from B) except for C) besides D) except that50. The Americans still have several military ______ on the island.A) installments B) install C) installationsite D) installations51. Many disagreements have _______ when it came to the sharing of their father’s estates .A) risen B) arisen C) raised D) arrived52. When they got ready, the enemy plane flew out of the ______ of their guns.A) field B) limit C) extent D) range53. The United Kingdom ________ England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.A) constitutes B) comprises C) composes D) consists54. All the key words in the article are printed in _________ type so as to attract readers' attention.A) dark B) dense C) black D) bold55. Once you have made your booking and paid a ________, then the cost of your holiday cannot be changed.A) deposit B) saving C) fund D) loan56. I don't like the noise of this air conditioner, but I've learned to _______ it.A) stay with B) stand with C) go with D) live with57. We trust that you will give special care to the packing of the goods ______ they should be damaged in transit (运输).A) so that B) lest C) if D) unless58. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _______ his findings in logic order and clear language.A) furnish B) propose C) raise D) present59. My father always warns me not to interfere ______ matters that don’t concern me.A) with B) in C) on D) about60. Extensive reporting on television has helped to _______ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.A) gather B) generate C) assemble D) yield61. The children are doing all kinds of things to win the _____of their parents.A. effect B) affection C) affect D) affectation62. We spent all day trying to ______ our new bookshelves with a screwdriver.A. resemble B) decorate C) assemble D) transfer63. He might arrive on time, but _____ are he will be late again.A) possibilities B) prospects C) probabilities D) chances64. He _____ from newspaper work to devote his full time to writing.A) abandoned B) quit C) withdrew D) reversed65. The work is not very profitable ______ money, but I am getting valuable experience from it.A) in line with B) in regard withC) by means of D) in terms of66. To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be _______, and display interest in the job.A) timely B) swift C) instant D) punctual67. Many novels that attempt to mirror the world are really ________ of the reality that they represent.A) reflections B) demonstrations C) illuminations D) reproductions68. Though her parents _____ her musical ability, Jennifer's piano playing is really terrible.A) pour scorn on B) heap praise upon C) give vent to D) cast light upon69. Eating too much fat can ______ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) attribute to B) attend to C) contribute to D) devote to70. The tremendous expense of full protection of endangered animals _______ the finances of the African countries which are far from rich and developed.A) stretches B) restrains C) scratches D) strainsII. Cloze (20 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct ONE from the four choices given to fill in each blank. (20 points)The boat was full of timber and other goods but no(71) . Not even blood (72) remained behind. Maybe the craft was (73) in the fog. Still, no one was left (74) the floating grave. A new crew was (75) but maybe they had navigation problems, human (76) or probably just several (77) problems, this crew was lost, too. Since this (78) of the world is (79) by the Gulf Stream, there are many (80) valleys that are (81) deep under the (82) . Clouds, rain and other atmospheric (83) can cause a generator to go out. Many cruise (84) have reported to their bureau of many strange (85) that have taken place at almost the (86) point and they happened over several occasions in a(n) (87) period of history. They would go and examine the incidents and try to find out explanations. But, alas, it (88) as though the ocean has (89) all visible evidence away. To this day the Bermuda Triangle (90) a mystery.71. A) crew B) member C)passenger D)tourist72. A) points B) dirties C) pots D) stains73. A) missed B) dropped C) lost D) disappeared74. A) board B) broad C) aboard D) abroad75. A) set B) installed C) prepared D) fixed76. A) problem B) weaknesses C) error D)disaster77. A) machinery B) mechanism C) mechanical D) mechanic78. A) district B) region C) field D) area79. A) decided B) controlled C) conquered D) occupied80. A) unexpanded B) unexpected C) unexplored D) unexploded81. A) submerged B) subtitled C) submitted D) subdivided82. A) air B) land C) surface D) ocean83. A) chances B) conditions C) occasions D) surroundings84. A) vehicles B) craft C) boats D) vessels85. A) hits B) occurrences C) sensations D) statements86. A) critical B) identical C) practical D) theoretical87. A) extended B) intended C)tended D) extensive88. A) seems B) sees C)sounds D) says89. A) drank B) chopped C) swallowed D) sucked90. A) stays B) retains C) remains D) makesPart V Writing ( 15 points )Directions: Fo r this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Opinions on Higher Education in China”. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below.１．我自己对中国高等教育的看法（成就，问题或兼而有之）。

Text 1Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion（拥挤）. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, retractable（可伸缩的）arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car's movements.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be freeto relax and wait for the buzzer（蜂鸣器）that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway. (285 words)21. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be ________.A) its power source B) its driving systemC) its monitoring system D) its seating capacity22. What is the author's main concern?A) How to render automobiles pollution-free.B) How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C) How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D) How to develop an automated subway system.23. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?A) A rail. B) An engine.C) A retractable arm. D) A computer controller.24. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is ________.A) keep in the right laneB) wait to arrive at his destinationC) keep in constant touch with the computer centerD) inform the system of his destination by phone25. What is the author's attitude toward the future of autos?A) Enthusiastic. B) Pessimistic. C) Optimistic. D) Cautious.Text 2What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. (303 words)26. Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?A) The importance of doing well at school.B) Using school performance to help to choose a career.C) The importance of being good at all subjects.D) The indirect value of schoolwork.27. The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably ______.A) a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB) useful for his future workC) a good way to earn extra moneyD) a good way to find out his weak points28. According to the passage, if a student's school record is not good, he ______.A) will be a complete failure in his future workB) will not be able to find a suitable jobC) will regret not having worked harder at schoolD) may do well in his future work29. Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for jot hunting?A) Mathematics. B) English. C) Technical Drawing. D) History.30. The whole passage centers on ______.A) choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB) acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC) finding one's strong and weak pointsD) developing one's abilities useful in school workText 3As a Canadian bilingual (双语的) teacher, I agree that the Canadian bilingual schools have been successful in producing functionally bilingual students. However, Mr. Whelpton's suggested condition that teachers in these schools must be fully bilingual may be unnecessary. For example, primary teachers can and do function with a smaller vocabulary than secondary teachers.Secondly, it is doubtful that students will use English because they "understand and accept the objective of making English the language of the classroom" which is a rather sterile motive. One reason that Canadian bilingual programs work is because of the commitment to Whole Language Learning, that is, children learn a language, (first or second), by using it to transmit (播送) or receive meaningful messages that are interesting, real and important. They want to make their needs and desires known and to understand the world around them. Bilingual programs integrate language and content in an activity-based, child-centred manner so that the child is motivated to use the second language as a tool to transmit and receive messages related to social and academic interests.Mr. Whelpton's third argument that all the students in one class need to be at approximately the same level of English proficiency (熟练) when they switch to English is unrealistic and unprofitable. How does a teacher group children who have a huge vocabulary but poor grammar skills and others who have correct grammar but a poor vocabulary? Also, suppose the students have similar language abilities but different learning styles! Hence the concept of co-operative learning: students with a mixture of personalities, talents and weaknesses (a more realistic reflection of life) learn better as they co-operate (合作), instead of compete, and depend on each other for support and information. (280 words)31. How would you describe the writer's style?A) The passage is written in an academic style.B) The passage is written in a journalistic style.C) The passage is written in a personal style.D) The passage is written on the basis of widespread research in the areA)32. How would you describe the writer's attitude towards the Canadian bilingual programmes?A) Balanced. B) Unenthusiastic. C) Supportive. D) Critical.33. In paragraph 1 the writer ________.A) agrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentB) agrees partially with Mr. Whelpton's argumentC) disagrees completely with Mr. Whelpton's argumentD) is overwhelmingly critical of Mr. Whelpton's argument34. In paragraph 2 "sterile" is closest in meaning to________.A) uninformative B) unusual C) stereotypical D) uninspiring35. According to the writer the Canadian bilingual programs have been a success ________.A) because students accept the objective of making English the language of the classroomB) because students study in classrooms where everybody is at about the same levelC) because the students can use their first language freelyD) because they work towards real life goalsText 4If sustainable competitive advantage depends on workforce skills, American firms have a problem. Human-resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States. Skill acquisition is considered an individual responsibility. Labor is simply another factor of production to be hired rented at the lowest possible cost much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command. The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human resource management is central usually the second most important, after the CEO, in the firm's hierarchy.While American firms often have the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact, they invest less in the skills of their employees than do either Japanese or German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany (as they do).the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United States. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is a slower pace of technological change.And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can't effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.36. Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A) They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B) They see the gaining of skills as their employees’ own business.C) They attach more importance to workers than to equipment.D) They only hired skilled workers because of keen competition.37. What is the position of the head of human resource management?A) He is one of the most important executives in the firm.B) His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C) He is directly under the chief financial executive.D) He has no say in making important decisions in the firm.38. The money most American firms put in training mainly goes to________.A) workers who can operate new equipmentB) technological and managerial staffC) workers who lack basic ground skillsD) top executives39. What's the main idea of the passage?A) American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human-resource management.B) Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource management.C) The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm's hierarchy.D) The human resource management strategies of American firms will affect their competitive capacity.40. According to the passage, the decisive factor in maintaining a firm's competitive advantage is ___________.A) the introduction of new technologiesB) the improvement of workers' skillsC) the rational composition of professional and managerial employeesD) the attachment of importance to the bottom half of the employeesIII. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)Directions: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.41. I much prefer factual books such as biographies to _______ of any kind.A) imagination B) narration C) fiction D) romantics42. The storm delayed us. _______ the storm we would have been in time.A) But for B) If it were not C) With D) Unless43. Shaking hands is a ______ way of greeting.A) conventional B) conditional C) original D) conversational44. The test results are not very _______. He does well one week and badly the next.A) consequent B) consistent C) continuous D) convince45. We believe that these illustrations will _____ some light on the point being discussed.A) show B) shine C) shed D) thrive46. There was a __________ growth of the light industries during the last twenties years.A) considerate B) considering C) considerable D) considered47. We must revise our plan ______ the light of these changes.A) for B) in C) on D) with48. The next big _______ confronting the workers is the questions of wages.A) issue B) stuff C) question D) matter49. I know nothing about the accident ______ it happened somewhere near the highway.A) apart from B) except for C) besides D) except that50. The Americans still have several military ______ on the island.A) installments B) install C) installationsite D) installations51. Many disagreements have _______ when it came to the sharing of their father’s estates .A) risen B) arisen C) raised D) arrived52. When they got ready, the enemy plane flew out of the ______ of their guns.A) field B) limit C) extent D) range53. The United Kingdom ________ England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.A) constitutes B) comprises C) composes D) consists54. All the key words in the article are printed in _________ type so as to attract readers' attention.A) dark B) dense C) black D) bold55. Once you have made your booking and paid a ________, then the cost of your holiday cannot be changed.A) deposit B) saving C) fund D) loan56. I don't like the noise of this air conditioner, but I've learned to _______ it.A) stay with B) stand with C) go with D) live with57. We trust that you will give special care to the packing of the goods ______ they should be damaged in transit (运输).A) so that B) lest C) if D) unless58. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _______ his findings in logic order and clear language.A) furnish B) propose C) raise D) present59. My father always warns me not to interfere ______ matters that don’t concern me.A) with B) in C) on D) about60. Extensive reporting on television has helped to _______ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.A) gather B) generate C) assemble D) yield61. The children are doing all kinds of things to win the _____ of their parents.A. effect B) affection C) affect D) affectation62. We spent all day trying to ______ our new bookshelves with a screwdriver.A. resemble B) decorate C) assemble D) transfer63. He might arrive on time, but _____ are he will be late again.A) possibilities B) prospects C) probabilities D) chances64. He _____ from newspaper work to devote his full time to writing.A) abandoned B) quit C) withdrew D) reversed65. The work is not very profitable ______ money, but I am getting valuable experience from it.A) in line with B) in regard withC) by means of D) in terms of66. To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be _______, and display interest in the job.A) timely B) swift C) instant D) punctual67. Many novels that attempt to mirror the world are really ________ of the reality that they represent.A) reflections B) demonstrations C) illuminations D) reproductions68. Though her parents _____ her musical ability, Jennifer's piano playing is really terrible.A) pour scorn on B) heap praise upon C) give vent to D) cast light upon69. Eating too much fat can ______ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) attribute to B) attend to C) contribute to D) devote to70. The tremendous expense of full protection of endangered animals _______ the finances of the African countries which are far from rich and developed.A) stretches B) restrains C) scratches D) strainsII. Cloze (20 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct ONE from the four choices given to fill in each blank. (20 points)The boat was full of timber and other goods but no(71) . Not even blood (72) remained behind. Maybe the craft was (73) in the fog. Still, no one was left (74) the floating grave. A new crew was (75) but maybe they had navigation problems, human (76) or probably just several (77) problems, this crew was lost, too. Since this (78) of the world is (79) by the Gulf Stream, there are many (80) valleys that are (81) deep under the (82) . Clouds, rain and other atmospheric (83) can cause a generator to go out. Many cruise (84) have reported to their bureau of many strange (85) that have taken place at almost the (86) point and they happened over several occasions in a(n) (87) period of history. They would go and examine the incidents and try to find out explanations. But, alas, it (88) as though the ocean has (89) all visible evidence away. To this day the Bermuda Triangle (90) a mystery.71. A) crew B) member C)passenger D)tourist72. A) points B) dirties C) pots D) stains73. A) missed B) dropped C) lost D) disappeared74. A) board B) broad C) aboard D) abroad75. A) set B) installed C) prepared D) fixed76. A) problem B) weaknesses C) error D)disaster77. A) machinery B) mechanism C) mechanical D) mechanic78. A) district B) region C) field D) area79. A) decided B) controlled C) conquered D) occupied80. A) unexpanded B) unexpected C) unexplored D) unexploded81. A) submerged B) subtitled C) submitted D) subdivided82. A) air B) land C) surface D) ocean83. A) chances B) conditions C) occasions D) surroundings84. A) vehicles B) craft C) boats D) vessels85. A) hits B) occurrences C) sensations D) statements86. A) critical B) identical C) practical D) theoretical87. A) extended B) intended C)tended D) extensive88. A) seems B) sees C)sounds D) says89. A) drank B) chopped C) swallowed D) sucked90. A) stays B) retains C) remains D) makesPart V Writing ( 15 points )Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition onthe topic “My Opinions on Higher Education in China”. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below. １．我自己对中国高等教育的看法（成就，问题或兼而有之）。

1.This young woman would have ________ curiosity because she was well dressed and looked very attractive.A. risenB. stimulatedC. causedD. woken2. A recent ________ was that about 20 per cent of college graduates joined the army of the unemployed last year.A. estimateB. numberC. figureD. statistic3.He said he was a policeman and therefore had the ________ to stop speeding drivers.A. controlB. influenceC. authorityD. priority4.On the coast the weather is ________ with day after day of hot sun, in the mountains, however, the air cools quickly and until the end of June you can still find snow on the mountain tops.A. funnyB. interestingC. romanticD. good5.The door closed behind Tom as he scanned the handsomely furnished (装饰的) double room which ________ Albemarle Street.A. sawB. overlookedC. watchedD. sighted6.The same question was usually set in two forms: one that had ________ answers to choose from, and the other where the pupil had to supply their own answer.A. someB. weakC. strongD. different7.Some artists are able to ________ a likeness in a sketch while others are gifted to ________ a fleeting expression.A. grasp/getB. hold/captureC. catch/captureD. capture/catch8.The boy ________ his friend out of the apple by insisting that it was rotten, if not poisonous.A. deceivedB. fooledC. misledD. cheated9.I would like to ________ you of the following changes we've made in the plans for the development of our pany.A. noticeB. noteC. informD. suggest10.Once you have made your booking and paid a ________, then the cost of your holiday cannot be changed.A. feeB. savingC. moneyD. loan1.Can you give me a (an) _____________ of how much it will cost to take the journey?A. assessmentB. evaluationC. admissionD. estimate2.Because a degree from a good university is the means to a better job, education is one of the most _____________ areas in Japanese life.A. sophisticatedB. petitiveC. considerateD. superficial3.He badly _____________ his back digging in the public garden on Children's Day.A. stretchedB. exertedC. pulledD. strained4.His plan sounds ________, so you'd better carry out.A. feasibleB. uselessC. worthyD. weak5.When we shook hands I was conscious of his firm _____________ .A. fistB. handholdC. styleD. grip6.As a defense against air-pollution damage, many plants and animals_____________ a substance to absorb harmful chemicals.A. avoidB. employC. dismissD. discard7.After a short holiday, he _____________ himself once more to his studies.A. appliedB. convertedC. engagedD. exerted8.It is a joy to hear ________ apologies that are from the bottom of one's heart.A. realB. trueC. sincereD. realistic9.Drinking alcohol can ________ your ability to drive properly.A. effectB. affectC. removeD. avoid10.The purpose of the seminar is to train some of the employees to work ________ in the branch offices abroad.A. laterB. lateC. latelyD. latestSo long as teachers fail to distinguish between teaching and learning, they will continue to undertake things for children that children can only do for themselves. Teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them. It is certainly not endless hours spent in activities about reading. Douglas insists that "reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible."Teaching and learning are two entirely different processes. They differ in kind and function. The function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it possible for children to devise the most efficient system for teaching themselves to read. Teaching is also a public activity: it can be seen and observed.Learning to read involves all that each individual does to make sense of the world of printed language. Almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind, and that process is not open to public examination.If teacher and learner roles are distinguishable, how can teaching aid the child in the quest for knowledge? Smith has one principal rule for all teaching instructions. "Make learning to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful, enjoyable and frequent experience for children."When the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are, and when both teacher and learner fulfill them appropriately, then much of the pressure and feeling of failure for both is eliminated. Learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where children are given the opportunity to solve the problem of learning to read by reading.1.The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that ________.A. it is one of the most difficult school coursesB. too much time is spent in teaching about readingC. students spend endless hours in readingD. reading tasks are assigned with little guidance2.The teaching of reading will be successful if ________.A. teachers can enable students to develop their own way of readingB. teachers can improve conditions at school for the studentsC. teachers can devise the most efficient system for readingD. teachers can make their teaching activities observable3.The word "examination" at the end of Paragraph 3 most probably means"________".A. inquiryB. observationC. controlD. suspicion4.According to the passage, learning to read will no longer be a difficult task when ________.A. children bee highly motivatedB. teacher and learner roles are identicalC. teaching helps children in the search for knowledgeD. reading enriches children's experience5.The main idea of the passage is that ________.A. teachers should do as little as possible in helping students learn to readB. teachers should encourage students to read as widely as possibleC. reading ability is something acquired rather than taughtD. reading is more plicated than generally believedQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.Society usually tends to focus on the negative side of inner-city schools. Many people like to stereotype (模式化) these schools which, while these general statements may be true in some cases, tend to be worse most of the time. People think that the students of these schools receive inferior educations. My school, an inner-city school named St. Ignatius, is regarded as one of the best in the state. People also believe that violenceoccurs on a daily basis, both in the school itself and in the nearby city. I cannot even remember a serious fight at St. Ignatius. People who think that the teachers at inner-city schools lack love for their job worsen this typical stereotype even further. My teachers not only had a love for teaching, but they were also able to cultivate a love for learning in their students.Take Mrs. Borroni, my Spanish teacher, for example. She would often take time out of her class to tell her students about the numerous activities after class with which we should get involved. She loved her job so much that she stayed after school every day to moderate activities such as "Amnesty International" (an international organization that protects human rights) and the Spanish Club. Her students, including me, joined all of the clubs which she moderated just because she made them so interesting.After reading all of this, most people would argue that St. Ignatius should not be considered a true "inner-city school". While this may hold some truth, I am arguing that my life was greatly enriched simply because of the school's location in the middle of Cleveland, as opposed to a poor suburban area.6.What do people often think negatively about?A. Inner-city schools.B. Stereotypes.C. St. Ignatius.D. Violence.7.What can the author never remember seeing at St. Ignatius?A. Amnesty International.B. A serious fight.C. A Spanish club.D. Inferior students.8.What would Mrs. Borroni do after school?A. Give Spanish classes.B. Tell students about activities.C. Guide students in special groups.D. Help students love learning.9.Why might a reader of this article not view St. Ignatius as a real inner-city school?A. It is not in the middle of the city.B. It is in a poor suburban area.C. It enriched the author's life.D. It might be better than others.10.How does the author feel about inner-city schools?A. The stereotypes about them are not at all true.B. They are not necessarily all bad, as they can be good.C. They are much poorer than those in the suburbs.D. The students there are more enlightened.In 1913, the United States government introduced a bold, new nickel. James Earle Fraser said his goal was to design a coin that would be "truly American." In his search for symbols, he found none more distinctive than the American buffalo. Choosing to show a Native American on the other side of the coin, Fraser said the new nickel had "perfect unity of theme."Production of "Buffalo" or "Indian Head" nickels began in February 1913. A single coining press at the Philadelphia Mint (造币厂) started turning out the nickels at the rate of 120 a minute. But after the first examples were introduced, The New York Times said they were "bad."Other critics said that the coin's "rough" surfaces would encourage counterfeiters (造假币的人). But the most serious plaint about the nickel had to do with its inability to stand heavy use. One coin collectors' magazine predicted that the slightest wear would remove the date and the words Five Cents "beyond understanding."In 1938, the Government staged a petition for a new nickel picturing Thomas Jefferson. According to a news item of the day, the Department of Indian Affairs didn't receive a single plaint from Native Americans about the design change. Collectors didn't seem to mind either.1.In the eyes of Fraser, a __________ is the most distinctive.A. nickelB. buffaloC. Native AmericanD. unity of theme2.In the second sentence, Paragraph 2, the word "press" means ________.A. publicationB. newspaperC. machineD. the act of pushing down3.The design of a buffalo was modified ________.A. because it was not able to stand heavy useB. because the words Five Cents were "beyond understanding"C. because the coin couldn't be pressed by the Philadelphia MintD. because the words were too high on the coin4.According to one collectors' magazine using a Native American and a buffalo was ________.A. a good ideaB. a bad ideaC. a perfect ideaD. a forced idea5.It seemed that the new nickel picturing Thomas Jefferson ________.A. won much praise from collectorsB. caused strong protests from American IndiansC. was OK both to the collectors and American IndiansD. was praised both by the collectors and American IndiansQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.Time passed and my cards sold well. My enthusiasm for the greeting card business grew quickly. All along, I had been drawing fantasy art: monsters, dragons, castles, etc. With the birth of my first son in 1980, the content of my work went through a pretty dramatic change.Fantasy went out of the window, and I began to illustrate reality.In the spring of 1983, we, The Mary Engelbreit Greeting Card pany, took our 12 little designs to New York to exhibit them at a national card show.I remember how big the show was. I just couldn't get over it. I had no idea there were so many different card panies. And it was exciting because our 12 little cards were getting a lot of attention in that huge place!I've been told one of the reasons we had so much success at that show is because my card style was different than anything else at the market. I typically draw plicated details and use deep colors and funny or meaningful quotations.By 1985, many greeting card publishers started noticing my art, and two of them approached me with licensing contracts.I have always believed if you choose a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life. If you ask about the mystery of my success, all I can say is this: to imagine is everything!6.Before the birth of her first son, Mary Engelbreit's cards focused on ________.A. realityB. daily lifeC. fantasyD. dragons7.The New York show was so big that Engelbreit ________.A. couldn't walk through itB. couldn't believe itC. couldn't stay to the end of itD. couldn't understand it8.Engelbreit's cards were successful because ________.A. they were distinctive in styleB. they had a thank-you sentenceC. they had plicated detailsD. they were rich in color9. A couple of greeting card panies ________.A. presented Engelbreit with contractsB. asked Engelbreit to make her cards more distinctiveC. wanted Engelbreit to use more meaningful quotationsD. thought her cards were to plicated10.According to Mary Engelbreit, the key to success is ________.A. devotionB. opportunityC. good luckD. imagination1.In the 1700's North American colonists proclaimed their wealth and social ________ by wearing elaborate clothing.A. responsibilityB. eventsC. organizationD. status2. A _____________ to this problem is expected to be found before long.A. solutionB. settlementC. responseD. result3. A good deal of the __________ for their success must go to John Francis, the captain.A. reputationB. respectC. creditD. fame4.This rapid growth has been achieved by a _____________ handful of people.A. simpleB. scarceC. slightD. bare5.I like my teacher, but feel no ________ for her.A. affectionB. likeC. feelingD. motion6.The grandfather ________ all the members of the family for the annual piic.A. putB. assembledC. collectedD. had7.Many old readers do not like the modern ________ of The Holy Bible; they've gotten used to the traditional one.A. publicationB. visionC. versionD. copyright8.The investigation demonstrates that his enemies ________ false stories about him.A. encouragedB. causedC. inspiredD. enlightened9.She goes to the dentist to have her teeth ________ twice a week.A. lookedB. watchedC. observedD. inspected10.The country's first act would be to ________ for the navy.A. employB. inviteC. recruitD. supply1.One of his eyes was injured in an accident, but after a ______ operation, he quickly recovered his sight.A. delicateB. considerateC. preciseD. sensible2.Could you please _____ an appointment for me to see Mr. Smith?A. manageB. arrangeC. takeD. prepare3.In American universities, classes are often arranged in more flexible _____ and many jobs on campus are reserved for students.A. scalesB. patternsC. gradesD. ranksst year the advertising rate ________ by 20 percent.A. roseB. raisedC. arousedD. arose5.The guard walked through the train ______ everyone's ticket.A. inspectingB. overlookingC. reviewingD. analyzing6.Our holiday was _______ by showers of rain.A. spoiledB. destroyedC. crashedD. discouraged7.Students or teachers can participate in excursions (短途旅行) to lovely beaches around the island at regular ________.A. gapsB. rateC. intervalsD. length8.We were tired of hearing him ________ about how strong he was.A. mentB. remarkC. referD. boast9.He played the guitar (吉他) so well that everyone was _______.A. affectedB. arousedC. effectedD. impressed10.Jack was about to announce our plan but I ________.A. put him throughB. turned him outC. gave him upD. cuthim shortThe cost of helping someone with AIDS drugs is high. Pills cost a lot of money. In Africa, AIDS drugs may cost more than a person makes in one year. At the same time, some American hospitals throw away a lot of pills. One man, named Lee Wildes, didn't think this was fair, so he decided to do something about it.Wildes lives in a small apartment in San Francisco. Every month, he sends AIDS drugs, which would've been thrown away, to Africa. His act of kindness has not been noticed much in his home country. In Africa though, he is well known. Many people in Africa send him s, asking him for the medicine they need.Lee was a nurse. He knows that millions of dollars worth of drugs are thrown away. Five years ago he learned he was sick with HIV. Following this discovery, he took a vacation to Africa and saw many people there with AIDS. His visit caused him to begin sending drugs to Africa.Lee talks with doctors in Africa by mail, and telephone. With their help, he has gotten the names and addresses for a hundred people in six African countries. He fills the pill orders and he records what pills he sends to them. He even returns to Africa, once a year, to see the people he's helping.Giving left over drugs away is against the law, as is giving out drugs without a license. However, it is not likely he'll be taken to court for his kindly efforts. People who have discovered his actions have not caused problems for him. They know that 25 million Africans are sick with AIDS, and they don't want to prevent him from helping.1.Why aren't more Africans taking AIDS drugs?A. They don't want to take something that was thrown away.B. They don't think that the drugs work.C. They can't work when taking them.D. They don't have enough money.2.What does Wildes do every month?A. Mail medicines to Africa.B. Take a trip to Africa.C. Throw away AIDS drugs.D. Send s to Africans.3.What did Wildes learn five years ago?A. Drugs are thrown away.B. He has AIDS.C. Africans need drugs.D. Hospitals are not fair.4.With whom does Wildes have phone conversations?A. A San Francisco nurse.B. 100 sick Africans.C. American doctors.D. African doctors.5.What do people think of Wildes' actions?A. They think he shouldn't break the law.B. They think he is doing good work.C. They think he will be taken to court.D. They think he is prevented from helping.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.The great river Nile (尼罗河) flows gently in its course through the hot plains in the first half of the year but later on when the melting (融化) snows and the rains on the mountains far to the south swell its tributaries (支流), the Nile overflows (泛滥). It spreads rich, muddy (泥泞的) soil from Ethiopia over its valley and forms deep stretches of green, fertile (肥沃的) lands along its banks. The settlers found that in the soft rich earth wheat and other crops could be planted, even without the use of the plough, and they began to make many settlements of farmers.In these early times they did not of course understand why the river overflowed each year. But they knew that their crops and, therefore, their lives, depended upon its magic (魔术似的) floods, and they explained the miracle as the work of gods.But there came some years when there was a "bad Nile". Sometimes the floods were not full and did not bring enough soil; the crops were poor and the people starved. At other times the waters were so great that they destroyed houses and villages, and drowned (淹死) men and beasts (牲畜). It took perhaps many centuries before the farmers learned how to control the Nile waters.Wise men among them watching the position of the stars year by year found that they could predict when the annual rising of the Nile would e. Thus they began to learn about the scientific study of the sun, earth, moon, and stars and could make a calendar of the years. They also learnt how to measure out the land so that it could be divided fairly again after the boundaries of the farms had been washed away by greatfloods. In this way, there came about ancient knowledge of engineering and of geometry.6.We can learn from this passage that the Nile is ______.A. always a gentle flowing riverB. hot in the first half of the year but cold later onC. likely to overflow at unknown times of the yearD. a life-giving river that makes the land rich7.The settlers began farming in the Nile valley because ______.A. they discovered that their crops could grow well in the soil thereB. they did not realize that the river would overflow sometimesC. they found many settlements of farmers in the valleyD. they realized that their crops depended on the floods8.The Nile was called the "bad Nile" at times because _______.A. the floods made the river difficult to controlB. the floods could only be predicted by wise menC. the river sometimes flooded too little or too muchD. the river took the good soil away to Ethiopia9.The Egyptians of that time learned to predict the floods by _______.A. studying the flooding of the Nile year by yearB. observing the position of the stars year by yearC. inventing some maps of the Nile floodsD. developing engineering and measuring land10.According to the passage, the ancient Egyptians ________.A. had studied the stars and made their own calendar of the yearsB. watched the fall and rise of the Nile and learned how to control the floodC. discovered science before the peoples of other nationsD. learned a lot about geometry and spread the knowledge all over the world。