When comes to whether man triumph over nature

【导语】直到再找不到对⼿，才收藏起⾃⼰的剑锋。

以下莎⼠⽐亚英语励志名⾔由整理发布，欢迎阅读参考！更多相关讯息请关注！1、凡是过去，皆为序曲。

All the past, all is overture.2、没有⽐正直更富的遗产。

No more than just rich heritage.3、⼥⼈，你的名字是弱者。

Woman, your name is weak.4、⽣存还是毁灭，这是个问题。

To be or not to be, that is the question.5、抛弃时间的⼈时间也抛弃他。

Abandoning time person time to abandon him.6、报复不是勇敢，忍受才是勇敢。

Retaliation is not brave, stand is brave.7、书籍若不常翻阅，则等于⽊⽚。

If don't often read books, is equal to the wood.8、读书可以帮助你忘记你的悲哀。

Reading can help you forget your sadness.9、多⼀些事实，少⼀些矫饰废话。

Some facts more and some less pretensions to nonsense.10、当星星不眨眼，你将为它闪耀。

When the stars don't blink, you will shine for it.11、太快和太慢，结果都不会美满。

Too fast and too slow, the result won't be happy.12、不太热烈的爱情才会维持久远。

Not too passionate love will keep long.13、放弃时间的⼈，时间也放弃他。

Abandoning time person, time also give up him.14、有很多良友，胜于有很多财富。

逆境的英语名言关于逆境的英语名言在生活、工作和学习中，许多人都接触或是使用过一些比较经典的名言吧，名言易于留传，是浓缩的精华。

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逆境的英语名言篇11、坚定，使人能在逆境中不屈不挠。

Firmness enables one to persevere in adversity.2、一个人不是在逆境中成长，就是在逆境中消亡。

A person either grows up in adversity or dies out in adversity.3、在顺境中，朋友结识了我们；在逆境中，我们了解了朋友。

In prosperity, friends know us; in adversity, we know friends.4、从希望中得到欢乐，在苦难中保持坚韧。

Take joy from hope and persevere in misery.5、小困难，大声叫嚷；大困难，闷声不响。

Small difficulties, shout loudly; big difficulties, silent.6、少年经不得顺境，中年经不得闲境，晚年经不得逆境。

Youth cant survive prosperity, middle age cant survive leisure, and old age cant survive adversity.7、我发现生活是令人激动的事情，尤其是为别人活着时。

I find life exciting, especially when living for others.8、勇气是一个人处于逆境中的光明。

Courage is the light of a man in adversity.9、每场悲剧都会在平凡的人中造就出英雄来。

Every tragedy will create heroes among ordinary people.10、或许你不能支配自己的工作，但你能够使生活发生转变。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Tom’s sco re on the test is the highest in the class. He _____.A．should study last nightB．should have studied last nightC．must have studied last nightD．must study last night2．The Chinese people are kind and caring. If not, I _____ in China in the past 30 years. A．didn’t stay B．hadn’t stayedC．couldn’t stay D．couldn’t have stayed3．If you ___________ to my advice carefully, you wouldn’t have made such a terrible mistake.A．listened B．have listenedC．would listen D．had listened4．She is stubborn in resisting his enquiries about the Moonstone _____ the degree that she makes it seem as if she does not want the mystery ______.A．on; to solve B．with; solvingC．for; being solved D．to; to be solved5．Thanks to her determination and perseverance on the piano lesson, she has a ______ grasp of the subject.A．comprehensive B．confidentialC．conservative D．compulsory6．---Professor Li is wanted on the phone. Where is he?--- I saw him coming, but in a minute, he _____.A．will disappear B．has disappeared C．disappears D．disappeared7．There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____ the rules seem very irregular.A．that B．whereC．whose D．which8．—The battery in my cell phone is running low.—I that last night before we went to bed.A．was noticing B．have noticed C．would notice D．had noticed9．Was it at the beginning _____ you made the promise ____ you would do all to help make it?A．that; that B．when; thatC．that; when D．when; when10．I would persuade her to make room for you ______it be necessary.A．could B．mightC．should D．would11．You can only be sure of _____ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something _____ you might get in the future.A．that; what B．what; / C．which; that D．/; that12．Could I speak to__________ is in charge of International Sales please?A．who B．whatC．whoever D．whatever13．______in painting, John didn’t notice evening approaching.A．To absorb B．To be absorbedC．Absorbed D．Absorbing14．—________! Somebody has left the lab door open.—Don’t look at me.A．Hi, there B．Dear meC．Thank goodness D．Come on15．At the meeting they discussed three different ________ to the study of mathematics. A．approaches B．meansC．methods D．ways16．________ your generous help, I do believe I have a better understanding of your country and culture.A．But for B．Out ofC．Thanks to D．As to17．The economy in big cities has continued to rise thanks to the local governments to increase ______.A．that B．themC．it D．those18．If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would____．A．act B．helpC．serve D．last19．--- Did you watch the final match of China Open yesterday?---Sure. I it so attentively that I forgot to cook supper.A．watched B．had watchedC．was watching D．was to watch20．Children exposed to air pollution are more to suffering from different diseases.A．possible B．probable C．likely D．certainly第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

The triumph of EnglishA world empire by other meansThe new world language seems to be good for everyone—except the speakers of minority tongues, and native English-speakers too perhapsIT IS everywhere. Some 380m people speak it as their first language and perhaps two-thirds as many again as their second. A billion are learning it, about a third of the world's population are in some sense exposed to it and by 2050, it is predicted, half the world will be more or less proficient in it. It is the language of globalisation—of international business, politics and diplomacy. It is the language of computers and the Internet. You'll see it on posters in Côte d'Ivoire, you'll hear it in pop songs in Tokyo, you'll read it in official documents in Phnom Penh. Deutsche Welle broadcasts in it. Bjork, an Icelander, sings in it. French business schools teach in it. It is the medium of expression in cabinet meetings in Bolivia. Truly, the tongue spoken back in the 1300s only by the “low people” of England, as Robert of Gloucester put it at the time, has come a long way. It is now the global language.How come? Not because English is easy. True, genders are simple, since English relies on “it” as the pronoun for all inanimate nouns, reserving masculine for bona fide males and feminine for females (and countries and ships). But the verbs tend to be irregular, the grammar bizarre and the match between spelling and pronunciation a nightmare. English is now so widely spoken in so many places that umpteen versions have evolved, some so peculiar that even “native” speakers may have trouble understanding each other. But if only one version existed, that would present difficulties enough. Even everyday English is a language of subtlety, nuance and complexity. John Simmons, a language consultant for Interbrand, likes to cite the word “set”, an apparently simple word that ta kes on different meanings in a sporting, cooking, social or mathematical context—and that is before any little words are combined with it. Then, as a verb, it becomes “set aside”, “set up”, “set down”, “set in”, “set on”, “set about”, “set against” and so on, terms that “leave even native speakers bewildered about [its] core meaning.”English has few barriers to entry. Terms from “downloading” to “phat” are readily receivedAs a language with many origins—Romance, Germanic, Norse, Celtic and so on—English was bound to be a mess. But its elasticity makes it messier, as well as stronger. When it comes to new words, English puts up few barriers to entry. Every year publishers bring out new dictionaries listing neologisms galore. The past decade, for instance, has produced not just a host of Internettery, computerese and phonebabble (“browsers”, “downloading”, “texting” and so on) but quantities of teenspeak (“fave”, “fit”, “pants”, “phat”, “sad”). All are readily received by English, however much some fogies may resist them. Those who stand guard over the French language, by contrast, agonise for years over whether to allow CD-Rom (no, it mustbe cédérom), frotte-manche, a Belgian word for a sycophant (sanctioned), or euroland (no, the term is la zone euro). Oddly, shampooing (unknown as a noun in English) seemed to pass the French Academy nem con, perhaps because the British had originally taken “shampoo” from Hindi.Albion's tongue unsulliedEnglish-speakers have not always been so Angst-free about this laisser-faire attitude to their language, so ready to presenta façade of insouciance at the de facto acceptance of foreign words among their clichés, bons mots and other dicta. In the18th century three writers—Joseph Addison (who founded the Spectator), Daniel Defoe (who wrote “Robinson Crusoe”) and Jonathan Swift (“Gulliver's Travels”)—wanted to see a committee set up to regulate the language. Like a good protectionist, Addison wrote:I have often wished that...certain Men might be set apart, as Superintendents of our Language, to hinder any Words of Foreign Coin from passing among us; and in particular to prohibit any French Phrases from becoming current in this Kingdom, when those of our own stamp are altogether as valuable.Fortunately, the principles of free trade triumphed, as Samuel Johnson, the compiler of the first great English dictionary, rather reluctantly came to admit. “May the lexicographer be derided,” he declared, “who shall imagine that his dictionary can embalm his language...With this hope, however, academies have been instituted to guard the avenues of their languages...but their vigilance and activity have hitherto been vain...to enchain syllables, and to lash the wind, are equally the undertakings of pride.”Pride, however, is seldom absent when language is under discussion, and no wonder, for the success or failure of a language has little to do with its inherent qualities “and everything to do with the power of the people who speak it.” And that, as Professor Jean Aitchison of Oxford University points out, is particularly true of English.It was not always so. In the eastern half of the Roman empire, Greek remained the language of commerce, and of Christians such as St Paul and the Jews of the diaspora, long after Greek political supremacy had come to an end. Latin continued to be the language of the church, and therefore of any West European of learning, long after Rome had declined and fallen. But Greek and Latin (despite being twisted in the Middle Ages to describe many non-Roman concepts and things) were fixed languages with rigid rules that failed to adapt naturally. As Edmund Waller wrote in the 17th century,Poets that lasting marble seek,Must carve in Latin or in Greek.We write in sand, our language grows,And like the tide, our work o'erflows.English, in other words, moved with the times, and by the 19th century the times were such that it had spread across an empire on which the sun never set (that word again). It thus began its rise as a global language.The real reason for the triumph of English is the triumph of the United States. Therein lies a huge source of frictionThat could be seen not just by the use of English in Britain's colonies, but also by its usefulness much farther afield. When, for instance, Germany and Japan were negotiating their alliance against America and Britain in 1940, their two foreign ministers, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Yosuke Matsuoka, held their discussions in English. But however accommodating English might be, and however much of the map was once painted red, the real reason for the latterday triumph of English is the triumph of the English-speaking United States as a world power. Therein lies a huge source of friction.Damn Yanks, defensive FrogsThe merit of English as a global language is that it enables people of different countries to converse and do business with each other. But languages are not only a medium of communication, which enable nation to speak unto nation. They are also repositories of culture and identity. And in many countries the all-engulfing advance of English threatens to damage or destroy much local culture. This is sometimes lamented even in England itself, for though the language that now sweeps the world is called English, the culture carried with it is American.Some may regr et the passing of the “bullet-proof waistcoat”. But they may welcome the “parking lot” instead of the “car park”On the whole the Brits do not complain. Some may regret the passing of the “bullet-proof waistcoat” (in favour of the “bullet-proof vest”), the arrival of “hopefully” at the start of every sentence, the wholesale disappearance of the perfect tense, and the mutation of the meaning of “presently” from “soon” to “now”. But few mind or even notice that their old “railway station” has become a “train station”, the “car park” is turning into a “parking lot” and people now live “on”, not “in”, a street.Others, however, are not so relaxed. Perhaps it is hardest for the French. Ever since the revolution in 1789, they have aspired to see their language achieve a sort of universal status, and by the end of the 19th century, with France established as a colonial power second only to Britain and its language accepted as the lingua franca of diplomacy, they seemed to be on their way to reaching their goal. As the 20th century drew on, however, and English continued to encroach, French was driven on to the defensive.One response was to rally French-speakers outside France. Habib Bourguiba, the first president of independent Tunisia, obligingly said in 1966 that “the French-language community” was not “colonialism in a new guise” and that to join its ranks was simply to use the colonial past for the benefit of the new, formerly French states. His counterpart in Senegal, Léopold Senghor, who wrote elegantly in the language of Molière, Racine and Baudelaire, was happy to join La Francophonie, an outfit modelled on the (ex-British) Commonwealth and designed to promote French language and culture. But though such improbable countries as Bulgaria and Moldova have since been drawn in—France spends about $1 billion a year on various aid and other programmes designed to promote its civilisation abroad—French now ranks only ninth among the world's languages.The decline is everywhere to be seen. Before Britain joined the European common market (now the European Union) in 1973, French was the club's sole official language. Now that its members also include Denmark, Finland and Sweden, whose people often speak better English than the British, English is the EU's dominant tongue. Indeed, over 85% of all international organisations use English as one of their official languages.Even in France itself, the march of English is remorselessIn France itself, the march of English is remorseless. Alcatel, the formerly state-owned telecoms giant, uses English as its internal language. Scientists know that they must either “publish in English or perish in French”. And though one minister of “culture and the French language”, Jacques Toubon, did his utmost to banish foreign expressions from French in themid-1990s, a subsequent minister of education, Claude Allègre, declared in 1998 that “English should no longer be considered a foreign language... In future it will be as basic [in France] as reading, writing and arithmetic.”That does not mean that France has abandoned its efforts to stop the corruption of its beautiful tongue. Rearguard actions are fought by Air France pilots in protest at air-traffic instructions given in English. Laws try to hold back the tide of insidious Albion on the airwaves. And the members of the French Academy, the guardians of le bon usage, still meet in theirsilver-and-gold-embroidered uniforms to lay down the linguistic law.Those who feel pity for the French, however, should feel much sorrier for the Quebeckers, a minority of about 6m among the 300m English-speakers of North America. It is easy to mock their efforts to defend their beleaguered version of French: all those absurd language police, fighting franglais, ensuring that all contracts are written in French and patrolling shops and offices to make sure that any English signs are of regulation size. But it is also easy to understand their concern. After all, the publishing onslaught from the United States is enough to make English-speaking Canadians try to put up barriers to protect their magazines in apparent defiance of the World Trade Organisation: Canada's cultural industries are at stake, they say. No wonder the French-speakers of Quebec feel even more threatened by the ubiquity of English.Germans, Poles and Chinese uniteFrench-speakers are far from alone. A law went into effect in Poland last year obliging all companies selling or advertising foreign products to use Polish in their advertisements, labelling and instructions. Latvia has tried to keep Russian (and, to be more precise, Russians) at bay by insisting on the use of the Latvian language in business. Even Germany, now thepre-eminent economic and political power in Europe, feels it necessary to resist the spread of Denglisch. Three years ago the Institute for the German Language wrote to Deutsche Telekom to protest at its adoption of “grotesque” terms like CityCall, HolidayPlusTarif and GermanCall. A year earlier, an article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in which a designer had been quo ted using expressions like “giving story”, “co-ordinated concepts” and “effortless magic” so infuriated Professor Wolfgang Kramer that he founded the Society for the Protection of the German Language, which now awards a prize forthe Sprachpanscher (language debaser) of the year.For some countries, the problem with English is not that it is spoken, but that it is not spoken well enough. The widespread use of Singlish, a local version of Shakepeare's tongue, is a perpetual worry to the authorities in Singapore, who fear lest their people lose their command of the “proper” kind and with it a big commercial advantage over their rivals.In Hong Kong, by contrast, the new, Chinese masters are promoting Cantonese, to the concern of local business. And in India some people see English as an oppressive legacy of colonialism that should be exterminated. As long ago as 1908 Mohandas Gandhi was arguing that “to give millions a knowledge of English is to enslave them.” Ninety years later the struggle was sti ll being fou ght, with India's defence minister of the day, Mulayam Singh Yadav, vowing that he would not rest “until English is driven out of the country”. Others, however, believe that it binds a nation of 800 tongues and dialects together, and connect s it to the outside world to boot.Some countries try, like France, to fix their language by fiat. A set of reforms were produced in Germany a few years ago by a group of philologists and officials with the aim of simplifying some spellings—Spagetti instead of Spaghetti, forexample, Saxifon instead of Saxophon—reducing the number of rules governing the use of commas (from 52 to nine), and so on. Dutifully, the country's state culture ministers endorsed them, and they started to go into effect in schoolrooms and newspaper offices across the country. But old habits die hard, unless they are making way for English: in Schleswig-Holsteinthe voters revolted, and in due course even such newspapers as the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung abandoned the new practice.Spain strives for conformity too, through a Spanish Royal Academy similar to the French Academy. The job of the 46 Spanish academicians is to “cleanse, fix and give splendour” to a language that is very much alive, although nine out of ten of its speakers live outside Spain. The academy professes a readiness to absorb new words and expressions, but its director admits that “changes have become very rare now.” No wonder Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America—as well as the Philippines and the United States—have set up their own academies.Keeping tiny tongues aliveRules alone may be unable to withstand the tide of English, but that does not mean it is impossible to keep endangered languages in being. Mohawk, for instance, spoken by some indigenous people in Quebec, was in retreat until the 1970s, when efforts were made first to codify it and then to teach it to children at school. Welsh and Maori have both made a comeback with the help of television and government interference, and Navajo, Hawaiian and several languages spoken in Botswana have been reinvigorated artificially.Of the world's 6,000 or 7,000 languages, a couple go out of business each week. Most are in the jungles of Papua New Guinea or in IndonesiaIceland has been extraordinarily successful at keeping the language of the sagas alive, even though it is the tongue of barely 275,000 people. Moreover, it has done so more by invention than by absorption. Whereas the Germans never took to the term Fernsprechapparat when Telefon was already available, and the French have long preferred le shopping and le weekend to their native equivalents, the Icelanders have readily adopted alnaemi for “AIDS”, skjar for “video monitor”and toelva for “computer”. Why? Partly because the new words are in fact mostly old ones:alnaemi means “vulnerable”,skjar is the translucent membrane of amniotic sac that used to be stretched to “glaze” windows, and toelva is formed from the words for “digit” and “prophetess”. Familiarity means these words are readily intelligible. But it also helps that Icelanders are intensely proud of both their language and their literature, and the urge to keep them going is strong.Perhaps the most effective way of keeping a language alive, however, is to give it a political purpose. The association of Irish with Irish nationalism has helped bring this language back from its increasing desuetude in the 19th century, just as Israeli nation-building has converted Hebrew from being a merely written language into a national tongue.For some nations, such as the Indians, the pain felt at the encroachments of English may be tempered by the pleasure of seeing their own words enriching the invading tongue: Sir Henry Yule's 1886 dictionary, “Hobson-Jobson”, lists thousands of Anglo-Indian words and phrases. But for many peoples the triumph of English is the defeat, if not outright destruction, of their own language. Of the world's 6,000 or 7,000 languages, a couple go out of business each week. Some recent victims from the rich world have included Catawba (Massachusetts), Eyak (Alaska) and Livonian (Latvia). But most are in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, which still has more languages than any other country, or Indonesia, or Nigeria (India, Mexico, Cameroon, Australia and Brazil follow).Pundits disagree about the rate at which languages are disappearing: some say that by the end of the century half will have gone, some say 90%. But whenever a language dies, a bit of the world's culture, history and diversity dies with it. This is slowly coming to be appreciated. The EU declared 2001 to be “European year of languages”, and it is striking that even France—whose hostility to linguistic competition is betrayed by the constitution's bald statement that “the language of the Republic is French”—now smiles more benignly on its seven regional tongues (Alsatian, Basque, Breton, Catalan, Corsican, Flemish and Provençal).Yet the extinction of most languages is probably unstoppable. Television and radio, both blamed for homogenisation, may, paradoxically, prolong the life of some by narrow-casting in minority tongues. And though many languages may die, more people may also be able to speak several languages: multilingualism, a commonplace among the least educated peoples of Africa, is now the norm among Dutch, Scandinavians and, increasingly, almost everyone else. Native English-speakers, however, are becoming less competent at other languages: only nine students graduated in Arabic from universities in the United States last year, and the British are the most monoglot of all the peoples of the EU. Thus the triumph of English not only destroys the tongues of others; it also isolates native English-speakers from the literature, history and ideas of other peoples. It is, in short, a thoroughly dubious triumph. But then who's for Esperanto? Not the staff of The Economist, that's for sure.From the print edition: Christmas Specials。

2002年1月研究生英语学位课统考真题PAPER ONEPart I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 minutes, 15 points)Section A ( 1 point each )Directions: In this part, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. The questions will be spoken only once. Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square bracket on your Answer Sheet.1. A. In about 10 minutes. B. In about 20minutes.C. In about 30 minutes.D. In about 40 minutes.2. A. They don't like their next-door neighbor.B. They feel lonely here.C. They find the life here tough.D. They don t feel safe in this neighborhood.3. A. The manager was impatient with John.B. John was afraid of talking with the manager.C. John was not interested in the business.D. The room where they had the talk was a mess.4. A. It was interesting. B. It was boring.C. It was moving.D. It was an empty talk.5. A. She often goes outing with her neighbors.B. She thinks that her neighbors are trustworthy.C. She thinks that her neighbors are very friendly.D. She has much in common with her neighbors.6. A. Jane has changed a lot. B. Jane is artistic.C. Jane is conscientious.D. Jane's idea is not good enough.7. A. She didn't like them from the very beginning.B. She doesn't like their color.C. Their color is too close to that of the walls.D. Their color doesn't match that of the walls.8. A. They are amusing and instructive.B. They are popular and interesting.C. They are ridiculous and boring.D. They are uninteresting and outdated.9. A. Because John is as clumsy as a pig.B. Because John has never played a game like this.C. Because John is not as competitive as other players.D. Because John has no confidence in himself. Section B (1 point each)Directions: In this part you will hear two short passages. At the end of each passage, there will be some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be read to you only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.10. A. Being compulsory in most countries.B. Covering differently according to different situations.C. Helping the needy to survive.D. Sharing risks of possible losses.11. A. To prove that it is wise to spend money on insurance.B. To prove that buying insurance is a wasted investment.C. To tell us that the sense of security is very important in driving.D. To tell us that accidents may take place at any time.12. A. Business, poverty and health insurance.B. Car, liability and life insurance.C. Possessions, disability and health insurance.D. Liability, home and life insurance.13. A. They live on their parents' income.B. They live on food given by others.C. They live on begged food.D. They live on potatoes only.14. A. Their teachers died of AIDS.B. Their parents died of AIDS.C. They had no money to pay for the tuition.D. They were infected with HIV.15. A. About 4.2%. B. About 10%.C. About 20%.D. Less than 30%.Part II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points )Section A (0. 5 point each )Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with one word or phrase underlined. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.16. Terrorist activities, in whatever forms, are to be denounced by peace-loving people worldwide.A. announcedB. forgivenC. condemnedD. despised17. Problems with respiration are often associated with smoking and air pollution as has been proved.A. aspirationB. inspirationC. creativityD. breathing18. The military operations commenced yesterday were targeted at the Taliban's militaryinstallations.A. set aboutB. set outC. set apartD. set aside19. No merchandise is currently in short supply thanks to the market economy.A. businessmanB. commodityC. substanceD. talent20. It is becoming increasingly difficult for an only child to live up to the expectations of their parents.A. encourageB. surviveC. arouseD. fulfill21. This summit talk is thought to be instrumental in bringing about peace in this region.A. helpfulB. uselessC. harmlessD. inappropriate22. Faced with this grim situation, top executives of this company are trying to find quick solutions.A. unexpectedB. undesirableC. comfortingD. grave23. The bill was passed unanimously as a result of the intensive lobbying of some senators.A. without any objectionsB. in the endC. in the darkD. against heavy odds24. Nobel Prize winners have been mostly scientists of international renown in some field.A. institutionsB. standardC. prestigeD. application25. These natural resources will be depleted sooner or later if the present rate of exploitation continues.A. exhaustedB. evaluatedC. deployedD. popularizedSection B (0. 5 point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with something missing. Below each sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark the corresponding Letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.26. Harry Potter was originally _____ for children or teenagers, yet many adults have come to be crazy about the book.A. extendedB. intendedC. inclinedD. directed27. This experienced author was able to _____ the lifetime's work of Jefferson into one volume.A. suppressB. compressC. expressD. depress28. A Frenchman who has an unusually sensitive nose can _____ hundreds of different smells.A. nominateB. dominateC. eliminateD. discriminate29. The Chinese share the _______ that their life will become better and the country more prosperous.A. convictionB. speculationC. elaborationD. perspiration 30. After weeks of ______, the owners and the union leaders have finally agreed on the question of sick benefits.A. administrationB. arbitrationC. authorizationD. alternation31. It took this disabled boy a long time to _____ the fact that he was not qualified for admission to college.A. come up withB. come down withC. come up toD. come to terms with32. The authorities claim that the rate of crime is declining, but statistics show______.A. clockwiseB. otherwiseC. elsewhereD. likewise33. Air attacks in Afghanistan are focused on airports and training camps to avoid civilian _____.A. involvementB. rebellionC. casualtiesD. anguish34. After all, people across the Taiwan Straits are of the same race, so this island and the mainland are _____.A. inexplicableB. irreplaceableC. indispensableD. inseparable35. President Bush said that the most urgent mission was to bring the wrongdoers to ______.A. justiceB. justificationC. adjustmentD. justifiabilityPart III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes. 15 points, 1 point each)Directions: There are 15 questions in this part of the test. Read the passage through. Then, go back and choose one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D for each blank in the passage. Mark the corresponding Letter of the word or phrase you have chosen with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.It has been said that in a high-divorce society, not only are more unhappy marriages likely to end in divorce, but in addition, more marriages are likely to become unhappy. Much of life's happiness and much of its 36 come from the same source — one's marriage. Indeed, few things in life have the potential to provide as much 37 or as much anguish. As the accompanying box indicates, many couples are having more than their share of the 38 .But divorce statistics reveal only part of the problem. For each marriage that sinks, countless others remain 39 but are stuck in stagnant waters. ―We used to be a happy family, but the last 12 years have been horrible,‖ 40 a woman married for more than 30 years. ―My husband is not interested in my feelings. He is truly my worst 41 enemy.‖ Similarly, a husband of nearly 25 years said, ―My wife has told me that she doesn't love me anymore. She says that if we can just exist as roommates and each go our 42 ways when it comes to leisure time, the situation can be 43 .‖Of course, some in such terrible straits 44 their marriage. For many, however, divorce is 45 . Why? According to Dr. Karen Kavser, factors such as children, community disgrace, finances, friends, relatives, and religious beliefs might keep a couple together, even in a 46 state.―Unlikely to divorce legally,‖ she says, ―these spouses choose to 47 a partner from whom they are emotionally divorced.‖Must a couple whose relationship has cooled 48 themselves to a life of dissatisfaction? Is a loveless marriage the only 49 to divorce? Experience proves that many troubled marriages canbe saved — not only from the 50 of breakup but also from the misery of lovelessness.36. A. mighty B. misery C. mystery D. myth37. A. delight B. dismay C. dignity D. destiny38. A. late B. later C. latter D. last39. A. ashore B. afloat C. arrogant D. ascended40. A. conferred B. compromised C. confessed D. confided41. A. passional B. feeling C. emotional D. sensational42. A. separate B. parting C. different D. divided43. A. excused B. forgiven C. comprehended D. tolerated44. A. intensify B. terminate C. reinforce D. betray45. A. in the end C. in the wayB. out of the count D. out of the question46. A. loving B. lovely C. loved D. loveless47. A. insist on B. persist in C. remain with D. keep in with48. A. resign B. deposit C. expel D. return49. A. pattern B. destination C. alternative D. route50. A. addiction B. agony C. abuse D. abolitionPart IV READING COMPREHENSION (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Directions: In this part of the test, there are five short passages. Read each passage carefully, and then do the questions that follow. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.Passage OneMoviegoers may think history is repeating itself this weekend. The summer's most anticipated film, Pearl Harbor, which has opened recently, painstakingly re-creates the Japanese attack that drew the United States into World War II. But that isn't the film's only reminder of the past. Harbor invites comparison to Titanic, the biggest hit of all time. Like Titanic, Harbor heaps romance and action around a major historical event. Like Titanic, Harbor attempts to create popular global entertainment from a deadly real-life tragedy. Like Titanic, Harbor costs a pretty penny and hopes to get in even more at the box office.Both Titanic and Pearl Harbor unseal their tales of love and tragedy over more than three hours. Both stories center on young passion, triangles of tension with one woman and two men; In Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio and Billy Zane compete for the love of the same woman, ahigh-society type played by a British actress named Kate (Winslet). In Harbor, two pilots (Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett) fall for the same woman, a nurse played by a British actress named Kate (Beckinsale).The scenes of peril also have similarities. Harbor has a shot in which soldiers cling for dear life as the battleship USS Oklahoma capsizes. The moment is recalled of the Titanic's climactic sinking scene in which DiCaprio and Winslet hang from the ocean liner as half of the ship vertically plunges into the water. In Harbor, one of its stars floats atop a piece of debris in the middle of the night, much like Winslet's character does in Titanic.And the jaw-dropping action of Titanic is matched by Harbor's, 40-minute re-creation of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on the United States' Pacific Fleet. Both films spent heavily on special effects. Harbor director, Michael Bay, for example, says he kept salaries down so more could be spent on the visuals. Both movies even shot their ship-sinking scenes at the same location; Fox Studios Baja in Mexico.Harbor's makers have even taken a Titantic-like approach to the soundtrack. The film includes one song. There You'll be, performed by country music superstar Faith Hill. Titanic, which is one of the best selling soundtracks of all time, also has only one pop song: Celine Dion's MY Heart Will Go On.―If Harbor becomes a major moneymaker, filmmakers may comb history books searching for even more historical romance-action materi al.‖ says a critic.51. What are the two things that the author of this article tries to compare?A. The attack on Pearl Harbor and the sinking of the Titanic.B. Historical fiction movies and successful box office hits.C. The movie Titanic and the on-show movie Pearl Harbor.D. Sinking boats and famous actors.52. Pearl Harbor and Titanic are similar in all of the following aspects EXCEPT_____.A. both spent large amount of money on special effectsB. both have soundtracks starring a major pop starC. both added made-up stories to historical eventsD. both are documentary movies of historical events53. Who plays the leading female role in Pearl Harbor?A. Kate Beckinsale.B. Ben Affleck.C. Kate Winslet.D. Faith Hill.54. What does the phrase ―cost a pretty penny‖ in the first paragraph mean?A. To be very attractive.B. To cost a lot.C. To have big box office returns.D. To require a lot of effort to accomplish.55. If Pearl Harbor is as successful as Titanic, which of the following movies might we see next?A. The Battle of Waterloo.B. The Advents of Mr. Bean.C. Space Invaders.D. The Haunted House.56. It is said in the passage that ____.A. major historical events can never repeat themselvesB. both Titanic and Pearl Harbor are the historical reappearanceC. Pearl Harbor may have a better box office return than TitanicD. Titanic is the most successful film in historyPassage TwoA few weeks ago my mother called to say there was a warrant out for my arrest. I was mystified. I‘d like to think myself dangerous but I‘m a mild-mannered journalist. I don't have a criminal record, though the address on my driver‘s license is my mother‘s - thus the ―raid.‖ I hadn‘t robbed any convenience stores lately, nor fled the scene after backing a Jeep into a crowd of people.But this is Mayor Giuliani s New York, where it doesn‘t take much to draw the attention of cops. New Yorkers know all about Hizzonor‘s banning homeless cleaning men from approaching drivers and offering to clean their windshields. H‘s also cracked down on street vendors. Yuppie that 1 am. I‘ve never given much thought to what it felt like to be on the other side of the law.So when the cops came knocking, I thought there must be some mistake. Imagine my embarrassment upon discovering my crime. One Saturday night in March, I strolled out of apartment after dinner, a Coors Light beer in hand. Suddenly a police officer came up and wrote me a tic ket. The charge: violating New York City‘s open-container laws. Yeah. I probably shouldhave paid it then and there. But instead I stuck the pink slip in my back pocket and forgot about it.When I called to inquire about my case. I was told to ―speak with Officer Kosenza.‖ But I didn‘t get a chance. Kosenza called me that night while I was having dinner with my girlfriend. He wanted me to come to court, right then. But I was cautious. It seems New York‘s police are in a bind. With crime falling to recor d lows, it's getting harder and harder for cops to ―make the numbers‖ that show they‘re doing a better and better job. What to do? The answer is to rifle through out-of-date tickets that haven‘t been paid –anything they could turn into a ―crime.‖ I finally decided to turn myself in. which is how 1 found myself, one August evening, handcuffed at the downtown Manhattan police station with an older officer telling us tales of his days in the 1980s. ―Times sure have changed.‖ he said, shaking his head at us st atistically useful nuisances. Eventually I was led into a courtroom. Very quickly, it was done. Handcuffs off, out the door. I wanted to complain but went quietly home, promising not to do whatever I was guilty of for another six months. I got off easy. But I also learned a lesson: Giuliani s clean streets come with a price. If only the mayor would neglect to pay a ticket.57. According to the passage, the author is probably _____.A. an urban young professionalB. a narrow-minded journalistC. a criminal wanted by the policeD. a traffic offender58. The author was arrested primarily because _____.A. he once stuck a piece of pink paper in his back pocketB. he used his mother's address on the driver's licenseC. he had robbed convenience shops beforeD. he drank some beer one night on the street59. The word "nuisances" in the fourth paragraph may mean _____.A. mild-mannered prisonersB. trouble makersC. new arrivalsD. hardened criminals60. Through the passage, the author wants to convey the idea that _____.A. New York policemen are doing a good job cracking down on crimesB. not everyone agrees with the mayor's management of the cityC. the crime rate has been reduced at the expense of citizens' convenienceD. everyone including the mayor should be punished if he is guilty of crime61. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The author pleaded guilty and was set free.B. Policemen were trying hard to please their superiors.C. Many so-called crimes were only trifle things.D. It's no use complaining to cops when you are caught.62. The tone of the passage is ______.A. satiricalB. objectiveC. praisefulD. complainingPassage ThreeEwen Cameron is long dead but his ghost appears to haunt Canada, where extraordinarily strict rules are being considered to protect the subjects of psychological research.Cameron was a scientist straight from a horror movie. On the surface, he was a respectable academic. But after the end of the Second World War, he visited the Nuremberg trials, superficially to examine Rudolf Hess's psychological state. Many people believe that he also studied Nazi methods of mind control. Certainly, he never internalized the Nuremberg declaration that prohibits human experiments where risk outweighs ―humanitarian importance.‖Throughout the 1950s, Cameron ran a CIA-funded laboratory at McGill University where patients were used as guinea pigs in brainwashing experiments. Some patients were given ECT ―therapy‖ twice daily, others were drugged and kept unconscious for weeks or months, injected with huge amounts of drugs, and subjected to long-term sensory deprivation.Compensation has been paid to most surviving patients. But suspicion of the psychological sciences has not entirely gone away. Nor has the need for patients‘ rights to be guaranteed. Cameron, after all, ensured that every patient signed a consent form, even though many were not in position to understand what it meant.The strict new rules for psychological research now under discussion can partly be understood in the light of special Canadian sensitivities. They are designed to ensure that no one can be involved in an experiment that might damage their own interests.All well and good, except that psychological sciences aren‘t going to advance if anyone can leave an experiment if they don‘t like the results. Obviously, many psychological experiments would not be possible if the experimenters had to reveal exactly what they were testing.There is much to debate about the rights of patients and experimental subjects. The committee drawing up the code has apparently received 2,000 pages of comment on its draft.No one should do anything until this committee has had all the time it needs to read, digest and study these submissions. And then reach a truly balanced position.63. According to the author, we may conclude that _____.A. Cameron was a dedicated and responsible scientistB. Cameron w as interested in unveiling the myths about Rudolf Hess‘s psychological stateC. Cameron tried to ensure that his subjects clearly understood the purpose of the experimentsD. Cameron unmistakably violated the subjects‘ rights64. Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the second paragraph?A. Cameron‘s appearance might misrepresent his true personality.B. Probing into the psychological state of the Nazi was outside Cameron‘s profession.C. Cameron did not observe the stipulation relating to human experiments.D. People believed that he had undisclosed motives for attending the Nuremberg trials.65. We can infer from this passage that _____.A. making compensation for the subjects‘ loss was illegalB. some subjects in Cameron‘s experiments diedC. people have been quite indifferent to the subjects‘ rightsD. as a rule, people are fully supportive of psychological sciences66. The committee responsible for working out the rules governing psychological research _____.A. has to give top priority to psychological advancesB. is bombarded with criticisms from the publicC. is expected to take into account all the reactions to the draftingD. should rely on those willing to sacrifice their own interests67. One of the problems with the new rules for psychological research is that _____.A. the rules can do little to protect the patients‘ rightsB. people may withdraw from the experiments in fear of damage to their own interestsC. it would be impossible to sort out anything valuable from the comments on the rulesD. people‘s response to psychological sciences is overwhelmingly negativePassage FourSome accept their fate. Others try to reason with the police officer who has pulled them over for some real or imagined traffic offense. But when law enforcement is represented by a computer-driven camera that has immortalized your violation on film — as is the case at hundreds of intersections in more than 60 cities around the U. S. — it's hard to talk your way out of a heavy fine. Yet that is precisely what some 300 motorists in San Diego succeeded in doing last week when a superior court judge rules that pictures taken by the so-called red-light cameras were unreliable and therefore unacceptable.The first U. S. Court decision to reject all the traffic violations caught on camera, the ruling by judge Ronald Styn has fueled debate over the growing use of the devices. Police departments swear, and studies indicate, that the robocams (robot cameras) deter people from speeding and running red lights. A Lou Harris poll set for release this week finds that 69% of Americans support their use. Yet at least seven states have blocked proposals to implement them, and opponents — ranging from House majority leader Dick Armey to the American Civil Liberties Union — argue that the cameras violate privacy and place profit above public safety.Part of the problem is that virtually all the devices in place are operated by private firms that handle everything from installing the machinery to identifying violations — often with minimal police oversight — and have an incentive to pull in as many drivers as they can. The companies get paid as much as $ 70 a ticket, and the total revenue is hardly chump change. San Diego has got in $15. 9 million since October 1998, and Washington $12. 8 million since August 1999. ―It's all about money,‖ says Congressman Bob Barr, a leading critic. Not so, insists Terrance Gainer, Washington's executive assistant chief of police. ―We have reduced fatalities. If some company is making money off that, that is American way.‖Critics counter that there must be other, less intrusive ways to make intersections safer, such as lengthening the yellow light and adding turn lanes. ―I obj ect to this fixation we have with cameras and electronically gathered information,‖ says Barr. “It places too much confidence in technology.‖ That confidence, as Washington residents have learned, can be misplaced. The city removed one camera last May that had generated more than 19,000 tickets at a particularly confusing intersection. In San Diego, faulty sensors made drivers appear to be going faster than they really were. The city suspended the system in July.Another concern is privacy. While systems in Washington, Maryland and North Carolina photograph nothing but the rear of the car, others in Arizona, California and Colorado take a picture of the driver s seat as well — a bit of electronic monitoring that could land straying spouses in trouble a lot more serious than a traffic violation.In Europe, where speedcams are deployed by the thousands and are even less popular than they are here, resentful drivers have started to take matters into their own hands, seeking out hidden cameras and knocking them over with their cars.68. It is mainly indicated in the first paragraph that _____.A. people respond differently when caught in traffic offenseB. motorists can be wrongly accused by police officersC. speeders cannot defend themselves before red-light camerasD. computer-driven cameras sometimes do tell lies69. The court decision last week _____.A. triggered a dispute over the use of robocamsB. immuned few camera-caught violators from punishmentC. found fewer red-light camera supporters in AmericaD. deterred some states from implementing camera devices70. Opponents‘ arguments against cameras include all the following EXCEPT _____.A. they intrude into people‘s privacyB. they give priority to the pursuit of profitC. they are operated by private firmsD. they are under the supervision of police71. Police department believes that _____.A. robocams should not be operated by private firmsB. robocams arc effective in maintaining traffic orderC. speeding is the major cause of traffic fatalitiesD. companies operating cameras should riot pursue money only72. The phrase ―chump change‖ in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.A. trivialB. moderateC. enormousD. indefinite73. According to the passage. Bob Barr _____.A. is the majority leader in the House of RepresentativesB. is strongly against the American way of making moneyC. lacks confidence in modern technologyD. doubts the authenticity of electronically gathered information74. The writer s attitude towards speedcams can be best expressed as _____.A. positiveB. negativeC. indifferentD. uncertain75. Drivers in European countries _____.A. get angry at the red-light camerasB. destroy thousands of the speedcamsC. take the initiative in the use of speedcamsD. take drastic measures with speedcamsPassage FiveNow and then, researchers retreat from the trackless jungle at the edge of knowledge and set up camp in more familiar te rritory. Such expeditions don‘t often yield surprises, but it‘s always reassuring to know that the back yard looks much as we thought it did.Among those scientists were psychologists from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. To prove their theory — that people are more likely to yell at a family member or a peer than a superior — they asked 100 college students to wear blood-pressure cuffs and to keep notes about when they got angry and what they did about it.The momentous conclusion: people tend to bottle up anger felt toward an authority figure, and are more likely to vent it instead at family members or friends.While these findings are far from earth-shattering, one researcher pointed out that nobody had ever looked at anger this way before.Big words can make a self-evident result seem weightier. Psychologists at the National Institute for Healthcare Research in Maryland used this technique when they announced that when one person hurts another, forgiveness ―is associated with resto red relational closeness following an interpersonal transgression.‖ Couples who have adopted the kiss-and-make-up strategy will no doubt be pleased to learn that there is now a sound scientific basis for their actions.Psychologists, however, aren‘t th e only ones taking pains to prove the obvious.Some boldly going where few have gone don‘t always lead to radical conclusions. Over the years, researchers have set up weather-monitoring stations in remote areas of Antarctica. According to。

大连市第二十四中学2024届高三第五次模拟考试英语学科第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A．£19.15.B．£9.18.C．£9.15.答案是C。

1．When will the woman learn more details about the festival?A．On the 6th.B．On the 10th.C．On the 28th.2．What does the man think of the ending of the movie?A．Exciting.B．Predictable.C．Sad.3．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a restaurant.B．In a gas station.C．In a shop.4．What are the speakers going to do this Saturday?A．Tour a museum.B．Return a book.C．Go to a cafe.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A beautiful lake.B．A skating experience.C．The man’s progress.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

全文分为作者个人简介和正文两个部分：作者个人简介：Hello everyone, I am an author dedicated to creating and sharing high-quality document templates. In this era of information overload, accurate and efficient communication has become especially important. I firmly believe that good communication can build bridges between people, playing an indispensable role in academia, career, and daily life. Therefore, I decided to invest my knowledge and skills into creating valuable documents to help people find inspiration and direction when needed.正文：夜色难免微凉前行必有曙光申论英语作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Night May Be Chilly, But Dawn Will ComeAs I sit here late at night, the world outside my window is cloaked in darkness. The inky blackness seems to stretch endlessly, enveloping everything in its cold embrace. A shiverruns down my spine as a gust of wind rattles the trees, their bare branches creaking like arthritic fingers. In moments like these, it's easy to feel small and insignificant, a mere speck in the vast expanse of the universe.But then I remember the wise words my grandfather once shared with me: "The night may be chilly, but dawn will come." Those simple words have become a mantra of sorts, a reminder that even in our darkest hours, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.Life is a constant ebb and flow, a cyclical journey through highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations. Just as the night inevitably gives way to the day, our struggles and challenges are merely temporary setbacks, obstacles to be overcome on the path to greater things.I think back to the times when I've felt the weight of the world bearing down on my shoulders, when the pressures of school, relationships, and personal growth threatened to overwhelm me. In those moments, it was all too easy to succumb to despair, to believe that the darkness would never lift.Yet, time and time again, I've witnessed the first tentative rays of dawn peeking over the horizon, casting a warm glow that gradually banishes the shadows. With each new day comes thepromise of renewal, a chance to start anew, to learn from the past and forge ahead with renewed vigor.This cycle of darkness and light is not unique to our individual experiences; it permeates every aspect of human existence. Throughout history, civilizations have endured periods of great hardship and turmoil, only to emerge stronger and more resilient on the other side.Consider the Renaissance, a cultural awakening that followed the Dark Ages, a time when ignorance and superstition held sway. Or the Civil Rights Movement, a beacon of hope and progress in the face of systemic oppression and injustice. Even in our darkest collective moments, the human spirit has shown an remarkable ability to persevere, to adapt, and to ultimately triumph over adversity.Perhaps this is why the metaphor of darkness and dawn resonates so deeply with me. It speaks to the fundamental truth that life is a constant journey, a series of challenges and victories, setbacks and triumphs. And while the night may seem interminable, the dawn will eventually break, ushering in a new day filled with possibility and promise.As a student, I find myself navigating this cycle on a regular basis. Exams, projects, and deadlines loom like ominous shadows,casting doubt and anxiety over my path. But with each obstacle I overcome, I emerge a little wiser, a little stronger, better equipped to face the next challenge that lies ahead.And so, when the weight of the world threatens to crush me, when the darkness seems all-consuming, I remind myself of my grandfather's words. I take comfort in the knowledge that this too shall pass, that the night is merely a temporary state, and that dawn will inevitably arrive, bringing with it new opportunities and a fresh perspective.In those moments of doubt and uncertainty, I hold on to the hope that tomorrow will be better, that the struggles of today will pale in comparison to the triumphs of tomorrow. I remind myself that greatness is forged in the crucible of adversity, that true strength is born from overcoming obstacles, and that the sweetest victories are often hard-won.So, as I gaze out into the inky blackness of the night, I do not despair. Instead, I embrace the darkness as a necessary part of the journey, a crucible through which I must pass to emerge stronger, wiser, and better prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.For in the end, the night may be chilly, but dawn will come. And with each new day comes the promise of a fresh start, achance to learn, to grow, and to continue on the path towards our dreams and aspirations.It is this unwavering belief in the inevitability of dawn that sustains me, that keeps me moving forward even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. For as long as the sun continues to rise, there will always be hope, always be the promise of a brighter tomorrow.And so, I press on, one step at a time, confident in the knowledge that the night, no matter how dark or cold, is merely a temporary state, a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of life. For dawn will come, as it always has and always will, ushering in a new day filled with endless possibilities and the promise of a better tomorrow.篇2Night Casts Its Chill, But Dawn Will BreakThe night lies heavy, a smothering blanket of darkness and chill. The path ahead seems indistinct, filled with obstacles obscured by the inky blackness. It is far too easy to become disheartened, to falter and surrender to despair when the way forward appears so daunting and uncertain. Yet we must persevere, for night inevitably gives way to dawn. The darkesthours precede the breaking of a new day bright with promise and possibility.All journeys, whether physical treks or more metaphorical sojourns through the challenges of life, encounter their stretches of night. Darkness descends, temperatures plummet, and the road grows harder to discern. These are the times that try one's resolve and drain motivation and hope from even the stoutest heart. The wearying slog through a maze of seemingly endless obstacles can overwhelm the spirit and shake one's determination to the core.When night befalls during my own travels, I find myself besieged by doubts and fears. Every bump and bend in the road takes on exaggerated peril in the distorting shadows. The path twists and turns in a disorienting maze with no end in sight. Progress slows to a crawl as I pick my way forward with infinite caution, terrified of what unseen hazards may lie in wait. The relentless gloom weighs heavily, sapping my strength as a pervasive chill seeps into my bones.It would be so easy, so terribly tempting, to simply give up and surrender to thenight's merciless onslaught. To curl up and escape its harsh rigors by abandoning the quest and resigning myself to the cold embrace of failure's numbing comfort. Indeed,legions have faltered at this nadir, consigned to oblivion by the demoralizing march of endless nights unbroken by dawn's redeeming salvation.Yet I know I must carry on despite the night's demoralizing grip. As immense and insurmountable as the darkness appears, it is a deception of perspective born from the distorting effects of the blackest hours. Night, by its very nature, is finite and fleeting. It is the ephemeral transition from one dawn to the next, a temporary state however eternal it may feel when one is trapped in its nadir.So I plod onward, leaning into the gale of icy winds that threaten to drive me back with each punishing gust. Every step is sheer agony as I strain against night's oppressive weight, crushed by its mass yet striving to move inexorably forward. Though the path remains cloaked in obscuring shadows offering no clarity on what lies ahead, I trust that by steadfast perseverance each grueling footfall takes me closer to the night's inevitable demise.This conviction arises from having witnessed dawn's arrival countless times before after enduring long, arduous nights of struggle and tribulation. Each morning's initial blush of light has seen me battered and weary, dragging the last dregs of mytattered determination across the finish line to greet the new day. But dawn's regenerative energies are as dependable as the rising of the sun itself. Its revitalizing light bathes the world in a warm glow that renews and restores with its invigorating radiance.Those first rays of dawn shear through the oppressive mantle of night like a laser, piercing and scattering its dark veil in an ever-expanding blaze of brilliance. What was so recently an impenetrable obstruction dissipates and dissolves in dawn's purging fire as if night's dense curtain was a mere illusion all along. The path ahead emerges into view, no longer shrouded but visible in the morning's illuminating clarity.Obstacles that loomed so menacingly in the night's funhouse mirror now reveal themselves as mere pebbles easily cleared from the way. The treacherous twists and knots of the road unfurl into gentle, navigable curves. That which seemed so daunting and impossible when viewed solely through night's distorting lens is embraced with renewed vigor. My wearied stride breaks into an emboldened sprint as vitality surges through me, fueled by dawn's energizing caress.Just as night's retreat lays bare the truth of the path's challenges, so too does dawn provide perspicuous revelations about the journey itself. The dispiritingstruggles of thenight,once framed as reasons to abandon the quest, emergy as storied testaments to perseverance and fortitude. The grueling miles of darkness, so debilitating when experiencdd from within their miasma, become invigorating reminderso fwhat can be achieved through steadfast determination.Dawn's reflections awash the soul in warm self-affirmation at having prevailed over the long night by sheer grit and relentless forward momentum when quitting was the easier path. Its light shines brightest not on the destination itself, but on the journey undertaken to reach those heights. For it is the arduous quest, with allits torments and trials, where the true victory is vron overone's owndoubts andlimitations.篇3The chill of night envelops us, wrapping its icy tendrils around our hearts and minds, whispering doubts and fears into our ears. The path ahead seems shrouded in darkness, obscured by the shadows of uncertainty and trepidation. Yet, even in the depths of this metaphorical night, there exists a glimmer of hope – a promise that dawn will eventually break through, casting its warm rays upon the world and illuminating the way forward.As students, we are all too familiar with the trials and tribulations that accompany the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. The weight of expectations, both internal and external, can feel suffocating at times, crushing our spirits and making us question our abilities and aspirations. We find ourselves trudging through the night, our steps heavy and our spirits low, wondering if the light at the end of the tunnel truly exists.But it is in these moments of darkness that we must summon the strength and resilience that lies within us. For just as the night is finite, so too are our struggles and challenges. The dawn is an inevitable certainty, a natural cycle that promises renewal and rejuvenation. It is a reminder that our current circumstances, no matter how bleak they may seem, are merely temporary – a fleeting phase in the grand tapestry of our lives.To reach the dawn, however, we must persevere. We must embrace the lessons that the night has to offer, for it is in these moments of adversity that we truly learn and grow. The struggles we face today will shape us into the individuals we are meant to become, fortifying our character and instilling within us the resilience and determination to overcome any obstacle that stands in our way.Just as the night sky is a canvas upon which the stars shine brilliantly, our struggles serve as a backdrop against which our strengths and talents can truly shine. It is in the depths of our challenges that we discover our inner reserves of courage, our unwavering commitment to our goals, and our ability to adapt and overcome.Moreover, the night is not without its beauty and wonder. It is a time of quiet reflection, a chance to pause and appreciate the journey we have undertaken thus far. In the stillness of the night, we can find solace in the knowledge that we are not alone – that countless others have walked this path before us, emerging from the darkness stronger and wiser for having endured.And as we navigate through the night, we must remember to lean on one another. For just as the stars in the night sky shine brighter when they are clustered together, so too do we shine brighter when we support and uplift one another. Seek out the company of those who share your dreams and aspirations, for they will be your beacons in the darkness, guiding you forward and reminding you of the light that awaits.Ultimately, the night is but a temporary phase, a fleeting moment in the grand scheme of our lives. And though the path may seem treacherous and the darkness may feel overwhelming,we must hold fast to the belief that dawn will inevitably break through. For just as the sun rises each morning, dispelling the shadows and ushering in a new day, so too will our perseverance and determination be rewarded with the warmth and light of success.In the face of adversity, we must remain steadfast, our eyes fixed upon the horizon, ever watchful for the first glimmers of dawn. For it is in those moments of triumph, when the darkness finally gives way to the light, that we will truly appreciate the journey we have undertaken – a journey that has forged us into the resilient, determined individuals we have become.So, fellow travelers, take heart. Embrace the night, for it is but a temporary passage, a crucible through which we must pass to emerge stronger and wiser. And when the dawn finally breaks, bask in its warm embrace, for it is a symbol of the triumph of perseverance over adversity, of hope over despair, and of the indomitable human spirit that resides within each and every one of us.。

纳尔逊·曼德拉语录"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela"教育是你可以用来改变世界的最强大的武器。

" - 纳尔逊·曼德拉"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela"直到完成之前，一切都看似不可能。

" - 纳尔逊·曼德拉"I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death." - Nelson Mandela"我基本上是一个乐观主义者。

无论这是源于天性还是培养，我无法说。

乐观的一部分是把头朝向太阳，脚步向前迈进。

在我对人性的信念受到严峻考验的许多黑暗时刻，但我不会也不能陷入绝望。

那样只会导致失败和死亡。

" - 纳尔逊·曼德拉"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela"我学到，勇气并不是不害怕，而是战胜它。

英语专业四级考试模拟题8PART II CLOZEDecide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Select the correct choice for each blank.Proclamation of 1763 was declared by the British crown at the end of the French and Indian War in North America, mainly intended to (26)_____ the Indians by checking the encroachment of white settlers on their lands. After Indian (27)_____ had resulted in the start of Pontiacs War (1763-64), British authorities determined to (28)_____ inter colonial rivalries and abuses by dealing with Indian problems (29)_____. To this end, the (30)_____ organized new British territories in America —— the provinces of Quebec, East and West Florida, and Grenada (in the Windward Islands) ——and a vast British-administered Indian reservation west of the Appalachians, from south of Hudson Bay to north of the Florida. It forbade all white settlement (31)_____ Indian territory, ordered those settlers already there to withdraw, and strictly limited future settlement. For the first time in the history of European colonization in the New World, the proclamation (32)_____ the concept of Indian land titles, prohibiting (33)_____ of patents to any lands claimed by a tribe (34)_____ the Indian title had first been (35)_____ by purchase or treaty. Although (36)_____ to alter western boundaries, the proclamation was nevertheless offensive to the colonies as (37)_____ interference in their affairs. Treaties following Pontiacs War drew a more acceptable line of settlement, and the balance of territory north of the Ohio River was added to Quebec in 1774. The proclamation, however, failed to (38)_____ the westward movement of pioneers, (39)_____ disregard of its provisions (40)_____ decades of continued Indian warfare throughout the area.26. A) facilitate B) dilapidate C) conciliate D) distillate27. A) grimaces B) grievances C) grime D) groans28. A) reduce B) deduce C) overthrow D) subdue29. A) as a rule B) as a token C) as a whole D) as a judge30. A) procession B) proclamation C) procedure D) probation31. A) on B) in C) at D) for32. A) fortified B) formalized C) formulized D) formulated33. A) issuance B) assurance C) innocence D) insurance34. A) lest B) if C) unless D) provided35. A) distinguished B) extinguished C) distinguishing D) extinguishing36. A) not intending B) not intended C) not extending D) not extended37. A) done B) undone C) due D) undue38. A) stem B) branch C) shoot D) bough39. A) its B) which C) whose D) who40. A) revoked B) evoked C) revolved D) evolvedPART III GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence.41. When they heard the _____ for help that rang through the building, the firemen rushedA) emergencyB) fightC) noiseD) appeals42. The viewers of the poet's most recent book _____ his reputation.A) enlargedB) enrichedC) enhancedD) encouraged43. Do not _____ across a main road without first looking to the right and the left.A) advanceB) proceedC) marchD) progress44. The aero plane _____ soon after taking off.A) crushedB) clashedC) smashedD) crashed45. The study also showed that, _____ to what many people believe, if you skip breakfast, you will not lose weight.A) contraryB) identicalC) equivalentD) hostile46. Large companies are _____ smaller firms by buying their shares.A) taking offB) taking upC) taking overD) taking on47. With a school record like yours, I'm puzzled why you didn't _____ a university scholarship.A) take forB) care forC) stand forD) try for48. The old family _____ in China has undergone some changes since liberation.A) patternB) formC) shapeD) construction49. They are always _____ good terms with all of their neighbors for the sake of their children.B) inC) forD) on50. He got thoroughly wet and, _____, he caught a bad cold.A) in consequenceB) in natureC) in generalD) in sequence51. Because of advances in science and technology in recent years, Americans are enjoying _____ time.A) measureB) pleasureC) treasureD) leisure52. The Open College is based on a new _____ on education which emphasizes the use of modern air media to get messages across.A) possessionB) perspectiveC) predictionD) proportion53. Jim's close _____ to his brother made people mistake them for one another.A) imageB) figureC) appearanceD) resemblance54. He hasn't any money so I _____ him some.A) will be lendingB) will have lentC) would lendD) am going to lend55. There's a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means _____ trouble.A) makingB) to makeC) to have madeD) having closed56. _____, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor.A) Other things being equalB) To be equal to other thingsC) Were other things equalD) Other things to be equal57. _____ the best boxer of his time, Sugar Ray Robinson lost only 3 out of 137 fights.A) Having judged asB) Being judgedC) Judging to beD) Judged to be58. He _____ the little girl, but he did.A) ought not to have beatenB) ought to not have beatenC) ought to have not beatenD) ought to have beaten59. He _____ so sleepy if they _____ for a whole day.A) wouldn't feel, did not workB) wouldn't feel, were not workingC) wouldn't be feeling, were not workingD) wouldn't be feeling, hadn't been working60. Before I came downstairs I had prepared myself very carefully for _____.A) how I must sayB) what I must sayC) whom I must sayD) whether I must say61. We hope the measures to control prices, _____ taken by the government, will succeed.A) whenB) asC) sinceD) after62. _____ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Sunday.A) In spite ofB) But forC) Because ofD) As for63. Sometimes an Englishman is _____ enthusiastic, emotional, excited, etc. than any other nationality, but tends to display his feelings far less.A) not muchB) no moreC) no lessD) much less64. Never in my life _____ the impression made on me by my first visit to the late premier Chou.A) I could forgetB) I shall forgetC) did I forgetD) shall I forget65. Would you read my letter and correct the mistake, if _____?A) someB) anyC) everD) neverPART IV READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are five passages followed by fifteen questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answer marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer.TEXT A I first became aware of the unemployment problem in 1928. At that time I had just come back from Burma, where unemployment was only a word, and I had gone to Burma when I was still a boy and the post-war boom was not quite over. When I first saw unemployed men at close quarters, the thing that horrified and amazed me was to find that many of them were ashamed of being unemployed. I was very ignorant, but not so ignorant as to imagine that when the loss of foreign markets pushes two million men out of work, those two million are any more to blame than the people who draw blanks in the Calcutta Sweep. But at that time nobody cared to admit that unemployment was inevitable, because this meant admitting that it would probably continue. The middle classes were still talking about "lazy idle loafers on the dole" and saying that "these men could all find work if they wanted to", and naturally these opinions spread among the working class themselves. I remember the shock of astonishment it gave me, when I first mingled with tramps and beggars, to find that a fair proportion, perhaps a quarter, of these beings whom I had been taught to regard as cynical parasites, were decent young miners and cotton workers gazing at their destiny with the same sort of dumb amazement as an animal in a trap. They simply could not understand what was happening to them. They had been brought up to work, and behold! It seemed as if they were never going to have the chance of working again. In their circumstances it was inevitable, at first, that they should be haunted by a feeling of personal degradation. That was the attitude towards unemployment in those days: it was a disaster which happened to you as an individual and for which you were to blame.66. Why did many of the unemployed feel ashamed of their condition?A) They imagined they were to blame for being out of work.B) They had to live on the unemployment benefits.C) They should have been working instead of doing nothing.D) They had to admit that unemployment would probably continue.67. The passage suggests that about a quarter of the tramps and beggars the author met were _____.A) cynical parasitesB) like animals in a trapC) once good at miningD) young people68. According to the passage, the author's attitude to unemployment is that _____.A) the individuals were to blameB) the loss of overseas trade was to blameC) the unemployed cannot understand whyD) it was not the individual's faultTEXT B In 1983, when oil prices were still high in my area, I installed a ground-source heat pump in my brand-new, well insulated 1,600-square-foot house. It cost several thousand dollars more than comparable systems that use oil, gas, or wood, but I figured Id recover my higher initialexpense in a few years through lower energy bills. True, my heat pump runs on electricity —— an expensive commodity where I live. But most of its energy comes from the earth: a propylene-glycol solution circulates through 1,200 feet of two-inch-diameter plastic pipe buried three feet deep in a field next to my house. As it travels, the solution absorbs heat from the surrounding soil, even when soil temperature drops below freezing. My ground-source heat pump also offers important benefits that have nothing to do with economics. • Minimal f ire hazard ——no chimney, firebox, or heating elements ——only pumps, fans, and a compressor. • Cleanliness ——no combustion products, thus no chance of my heating system polluting the indoor air, leaving scummy deposits on walls and furniture. • Reliabili ty —— solid-state electronic controls and sealed bearings almost eliminate breakdowns. • No maintenance —— no wood to cut, ashes to haul, or chimney to clean. • Convenience —— The system runs automatically, even switching from heating to air conditioning as needed. I can simply lock the door and go away for a day, week, or month. Not only did I expect to start saving on energy costs immediately, but I also expected those savings to grow over the years as oil prices continued to soar. Since I was wrong about oil prices, the big dollar savings Id hoped for havent materialized. Nevertheless, I am satisfied, all things considered.69. The passage suggests that the author's heat-pump system absorbs heat from _____.A) soil in a nearby fieldB) sun panels at ground levelC) a pipe buried next to the wallsD) a tank of propylene-glycol70. According to the passage, the author's heat pump requires _____.A) no maintenanceB) very little maintenanceC) only a yearly check of controlsD) no more maintenance than an oil burner71. Once benefit the author mentions is that the system _____.A) uses no electricityB) has a fire-safety shutoffC) does not pollute the air in the houseD) requires less insulation in house walls72. The best title for the passage is _____.A) Preparing the Ground for a Pump SystemB) Pros and Cons of the Ground-Source Heat PumpC) How to Know Whether an Oil Burner is Right for Your HomeD) The Ground-Source Heat Pump: It Works for Me!TEXT C Because Ireland is an island geographically near the mainland of the United Kingdom, English rulers have fought since the Middle Ages to retain political control over it. Attracted by the lush farmland, English and Scottish landowners settled there, and in time of famine or political unrest, the local workers suffered, while their landlords were cushioned by their wealth. The history of modern Ireland is, in fact, largely a story of antagonism and resentment between the Irish and their English and Scottish rulers. Since the 1920s, Ireland has been divided into two parts: Northern Ireland (Ulster) and the Republic of Ireland (Eire). The north is still part of the United Kingdom and is predominantly Protestant; the south is anindependent republic and is mainly Catholic. The majority in Ulster accepted this political compromise, but the active and mainly Catholic minority are fighting for union with the independent republic of Southern Ireland. The IRA, the Irish Republican Army, have mounted bombing campaigns on military and civil targets in Ulster and England, they have sent letter-bombs to public figures, they have shot fellow Irishmen who support the British or belong to opposing, and now equally militant Protestant groups. As a result of this, the British have stationed an army in Belfast, the IRA have been outlawed, and several of them have spent many years in prison or have died in support of their cause. Whether this level of violence and repression is justifiable, and whether the violence that could result from political change would be worthwhile are the controversial issues that divide everybody involved.73. Which of the following is true about bomb attacks?A) They occur only in England.B) They occur only in military buildingsC) They occur in England and Northern Ireland.D) They occur when public figures talk about Ireland.74. According to the passage, the author's attitude towards the Irish is _____.A) militantB) intolerantC) sympatheticD) aggressive75. From the passage, we understand that the text is _____.A) literaryB) academicC) descriptiveD) informationalTEXT D Milan magistrates have ordered Alfa Romeo, the car manufactures, to reinstate 134 workers who are among 5,700 temporarily laid off under an agreement with the unions last March. In two separate cases, groups of 37 and of 97 appealed to magistrates against their suspension on the grounds that they had been discriminated against, because of their health or political views. The magistrate said the company evidently wished to eliminate from the productive cycle those who fell short, either for personal or political reasons. The findings have been criticized however by the company, and the unions. The company said it would lead to grave operational and management difficulties for a firm which was still suffering losses. problems such as this, the company said, risk throwing into crisis the whole system of industrial relations.76. What was the company's alleged motivation for taking the action they did?A) To get rid of workers who had not been trained.B) To get rid of workers who had organized a strike.C) To get rid of workers who did not observe the rules.D) To get rid of workers who did not come up to standard.77. According to the company, the magistrate's decision would lead to _____.A) personal problemsB) operational hardshipsC) commercial failureD) a management strikeTEXT E From a world of silence, deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie brought some of the worlds most beautiful music to the church of St. Paul and St. Peter the Great at Chichester on Monday evening. This attractive young Scottish lass has proved that what many would consider a disability was no handicap at all as she hypnotized her audience with a talented performance at this Chichester Festivities concert. She demonstrated her art with pieces on the xylophone, the marimba, the snare drum, and the timpani. With accompaniment from pianist Robert Howle, this evening with Evelyn Glennie was one of those little gems the festival seems to pull out to surprise and delight us each year. Displaying an easy and relaxed attitude and a keen sense of humor ——with many jokes directed against herself ("this is the part I find most difficult." she told us as she tuned the timpani) —— Evelyn played some haunting works specially written for xylophone, such as her own inspiring "A Little Prayer" and the lilting Scottish tune "Tween Heaven and Sea". She also "stole" items from the repertoire of other instruments ——the exciting "Czarda" more usually heard on violin, "Dreaming" by Schumann, "Maple Leaf Rag" by Joplin, and Chopins "Black Key Study", all works written for the piano but given an extra dimension on the xylophone. The audience was foxed completely as they tried to clap along to snare drum demonstration, a "mummy and daddy open roll", and there was no falling asleep during the dramatic sonata for Timpani by Beck —— as Evelyn said herself "It may not be everyones cup of tea, but it isnt very often that you see a solo timpanist, and a female one at that!" Evelyn Glennie may not have been able to hear the applause, but she must surely have seen the warm smiles and happy faces of an audience to which she endeared herself with a charming personality and uncanny instrumental ability.78. Which of the following is NOT one of Evelyn Glennie's physical characteristics?A) She's unable to hear.B) She's young.C) She's short.D) She's charming.79. Apart from Evelyn Glennie's musical ability, what does the critic say about her personality?A) Helpful.B) Generous.C) Honest.D) Pleasing.80. According to the passage, the critic thinks the concert was _____.A) enjoyableB) boringC) monotonousD) disastrousSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNINGIn this section there are six passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then select your answers to the questions.TEXT F 3First read the following questions. 81. One of the Adelphis advantages is that _____. A. it caters to adults B. its classes are small C. its programs are needed today D. it has been geared to the big city 82. One of the values of a traditional non-urban university is _____. A. big classes to get to know more students B. staff trained to think highly of the individual C. a relaxingeducational environment D. students allowed to have part-time jobs Now read Text F quickly and select your answers. An out-of-town college thrives in town At most big city universities the pace, the attitude and the life-style are geared to city life. But there is a university in Manhattan that has its roots outside the city —— Adelphi. When we opened Adelphi University at Manhattan, we brought with us all the values of a traditional non-urban university. Such as classes small enough for you to get to know your professors. An educational environment designed to separate you from the daily rigors of life. And a staff of counselors and administrators schooled in the importance of the individual. Yet, with all our emphasis on traditional values, it has always been our tradition to offer programs which reflect the needs of today. So youll find weve pioneered in educational for adults with programs for teachers, social workers, business majors, childcare workers and others. If youre looking for our kind of tradition, you can find it without leaving the city—— Adelphi at Manhattan thriving on 28th Street. Adelphi University is committed to extending equal educational opportunity to all those who qualify academically.81. One of the Adelphi's advantages is that _____.A) it caters to adultsB) its classes are smallC) its programs are needed todayD) it has been geared to the big city82. One of the values of a traditional non-urban university is _____.A) big classes to get to know more studentsB) staff trained to think highly of the individualC) a relaxing educational environmentD) students allowed to have part-time jobsTEXT G First read the following questions. 83. The main idea of this passage is that _____.A. the Gettysburg Address has always been regarded as a masterpieceB. at the time of its delivery the Gettysburg Address was truly appreciatedC. it was not until after 1863 that Lincolns speech was recorded in historyD. Lincolns speech is better recognized today than it was during his presidency 84. When did Lincolns Gettysburg Address begin to receive public acclaim? A. After it had been published. B. Immediately after the speech. C. Not until the present day. D. After he received growing recognition. Now read Text G quickly and select your answers. Lincolns now famous Gettysburg Address was not, on the occasion of its delivery, recognized as the masterpiece as it is today. Lincoln was not even the primary speaker at the ceremonies, held at the height of the Civil War in 1863, to dedicate the battlefield at Gettysburg. The main speaker was orator Edward Everest, whose two-hour speech was followed by Lincolns shorter remarks. Lincoln began his small portion of the program with the words that today are immediately recognized by most Americans: "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." At the time of the speech, little notice was given to what Lincoln had said, and Lincoln considered his appearance at the ceremonies rather unsuccessful. After his speech appeared in print, appreciation for his words began to grow, and today it is recognized as one of the all-time greatest speeches.83. The main idea of this passage is that _____.A) the Gettysburg Address has always been regarded as a masterpieceB) at the time of its delivery the Gettysburg Address was truly appreciatedC) it was not until after 1863 that Lincoln's speech was recorded in historyD) Lincoln's speech is better recognized today than it was during his presidency84. When did Lincoln's Gettysburg Address begin to receive public acclaim?A) After it had been published.B) Immediately after the speech.C) Not until the present day.D) After he received growing recognition.TEXT H First read the following questions. 85. The new Cambridge Business English Certificate can _____. A. serve as a passport to Britain B. pave the way for success in future work C. help visa applications D. guarantee enrollment in Cambridge University 86. Those who are interested in this training class can register _____. A. at the British Council B. at the Shanghai University of Business and Economics C. with a Beijing university D. at the China Daily, Shanghai Branch Now read Text H quickly and select your answers. Cambridge Business English Certificate Course Success in this new Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) is your passport to a successful career in business. This special two-month training course consists of a series of 6-hour Sunday seminars from March 12 —— April 24 OR 3-hour evening seminars on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from March 21 to April 29. Our strategy for success includes: • Small Classes, grouped by ability; • Experienced, professional teachers; • Detailed instruction in business E nglish and test strategies; • Practice exams under actual test conditions Co-sponsored by China Daily and University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Registration starts soon Date: March 1 to 10; Fees: 350 yuan; Location: University of International Business and Economics (Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District) Tel: 4222172,4225522-310985. The new Cambridge Business English Certificate can _____.A) serve as a passport to BritainB) pave the way for success in future workC) help visa applicationsD) guarantee enrollment in Cambridge University86. Those who are interested in this training class can register _____.A) at the British CouncilB) at the Shanghai University of Business and EconomicsC) with a Beijing universityD) at the China Daily, Shanghai BranchTEXT I First read the following questions. 87. Online banking eliminates the need for which of the following? A. Having separate checking and savings accounts. B. Keeping your accounts balanced. C. Going to the bank to do business. D. Having to pay your bills on time. 88. Online banking provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT _____. A. 24-hour access to your accounts B. personal contact with your banker C. the opportunity to pay bill electronically D. the chance to do your banking from almost any location Now read Text I quickly and select your answers. First Bank & Trust: Making Life a Little Easier Every Day How would you like to have the freedom to do your banking without running to the bank? Look no further than your computer! Because now you can take care of all your banking whenever and wherever its convenient. With free Online Banking you have the power to take greater control over your finances. Imagine viewing your account balances any time you want. And transferring money between accounts at your convenience. Virtually all your other banking activities can be handled online too. You can: • Download your account information into your personal finance software • Open additionalaccou nts • Record checks • E-mail your customer service requests and questions to us Youll save time with Online Banking. To save even more, choose our Bill Pay service. With our Bill Pay, you can forget about checks, stamps, and envelopes. Pay anyone you would normally pay by check with just a few keystrokes. You can even set up recurring payments such as your mortgage, rent, or car loan, so you dont have to bother with them every month. Sign up today! Just visit our Web site at .87. Online banking eliminates the need for which of the following?A) Having separate checking and savings accounts.B) Keeping your accounts balanced.C) Going to the bank to do business.D) Having to pay your bills on time.88. Online banking provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT _____.A) 24-hour access to your accountsB) personal contact with your bankerC) the opportunity to pay bill electronicallyD) the chance to do your banking from almost any locationTEXT J First read the following questions. 89. Which runner beat David Murphys time by 4 seconds? A. Ryszard zmarczak. B. Dan Schlesinger. C. Rodolfo Gomez. D. Tom Raunig. 90. The first-place man beat the first-place woman by _____. A. 36 minutes, 43 seconds. B. 18 minutes. C.16 minutes, 15 seconds. D. 17 minutes, 45 seconds. Now read Text J quickly and select your answers. New York Marathon Results, 2000 MEN 1. Alberto Salazar, OR 2:09:29 2. Rodolfo Gomez, Mex. 2:09:33 3. Dan Schlesinger, NC 2:11:54 4. Ryszard Marczak, Pol. 2:12:44 5. David Murphy, Gr. Brit. 2:12:48 6. Tom Raunig, MT 2:13:22 7. George Malley, MA 2:13:29 8. Jose Gomez, Mex. 2:13:43 9. Martti Kiilholma, Fin. 2:13:51 10. Dean Matthews, GA 2:14:00 WOMEN 1. Grete Waitz, Nor. 2:27:14 2. Julie Brown, CA 2:28:33 3. Charlotte Teske, W. Ger. 2:31:53 4. Laura Fogli, Italy 2:33:01 5. Ingrid Kristiansen, Nor. 2:33:36 6. Julie Isphording, OH 2:34:24 7. Laurie Binder, CA 2:35:18 8. N, Gumerova, USSR 2:35:37 9. Carla Beurskens, Hol. 2:35:37 10. Nancy Ditz, CA 2:38:0889. Which runner beat David Murphy's time by 4 seconds?A) Ryszard zmarczak.B) Dan Schlesinger.C) Rodolfo Gomez.D) Tom Raunig.90. The first-place man beat the first-place woman by _____.A) 36 minutes, 43 seconds.B) 18 minutes.C) 16 minutes, 15 seconds.D) 17 minutes, 45 seconds.PART V DICTATIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to。