2008.12考试 题目

考级练习二16. Allan is looking forward to _______ his American partner at the trade fair.A) meet C) be meeting B) meeting D) having met17. The sales manager had his secretary ________ a press conference for theirnew products.A) arrange C) have arranged B) to arrange D) arranged18. The message ________ Mr. Black was elected chairman of the committeearrived just in time.A) which C) that B) what D) how19. They had talked only for a few minutes ________ they found they were of different opinions.A) unless C) before B) while D) once20. By the time you come to see me next month, I ________ my term paper.A) have completed C) am completing B) complete D) will have completed21. It is important to provide an environment ________ people are encouraged to make suggestions at all levels of the company.A) from which C) in which B) on which D) for which22. The scientists wanted to keep people ________ about the breakthrough in their experiment.A) inform C) informing B) informed D) to inform23. When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised ________ the way people greeted each other.A) of C) with B) to D) at24. Not until that day ________ the importance of good manners in a job interview.A) did I realize C) I have realized B) I did realize D) have I realized25. The market economy is quickly changing people’s idea on ________ is accepted.A) that C) what B) which D) howSection B26. He tried to solve the problem, but he (quick) ________ gave up.27. The guest paid (little) ________ money than he should for the room.28. It is far more (interest) ________ for me to chat online with friends than to watch TV.29. Finally the woman found her (lose) ________ child with the help of the police.30. The boss gave him a raise in salary because of his excellent (perform) ________ at work.31. This hospital, which (equip) ________ with modern facilities, is one of the best in the country.32. Before (write) ________ an application letter, you should be aware what kind of people the employer needs.33. In the past few years, traffic problems (become) ________ more and more serious.34. It’s really (wonder) ________ to see you here again in Beijing.35. If I (be) ________ you, I wouldn’t miss the job interview tomorrow morning.Part III61. I believe my education, training and personal qualities meet the requirements you set for the position of electrical engineer.A) 我认为我受的教育和培训，以及个人素质正是你们要求的，我会努力履行电气工程师的职务。

贵阳市2008年12月普通高中毕业会考试卷英语注意事项：1、答卷使用蓝色或黑色钢笔（圆珠笔），答卷前将密封线内的项目和座位号填写清楚。

不得将准考证号填入座位号框内。

2、本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷第1页至第6页；第Ⅱ卷第7页至第8页；共8页，满分100分。

考试用时120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（共三部分，满分75分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）注意：做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷的答案转涂到答题表上。

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

每段对话读两遍。

1. What colour does Mary like?A. Red.B. Blue.C. White.2. How old is Kitty?A. 11.B. 12.C. 13.3. How many pens are there in Jane’s pencil-case?A. 7.B. 4.C. 11.4. What time did Jenny go to bed last night?A. At 8:00 p.m.B. At 8:30 p.m.C. At 9:00 p.m.5. How often does Millie watch TV?A. Once a week.B. Once a month.C. Twice a week.第二节( 共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)听下面两段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，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。

每段对话读三遍。

2008年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试（a级）试卷及答案考级练习二16. Allan is looking forward to _______ his American partner at the trade fair.A) meet C) be meeting B) meeting D) having met17. The sales manager had his secretary ________ a press conference for their new products.A) arrange C) have arranged B) to arrange D) arranged18. The message ________ Mr. Black was elected chairman of the committeearrived just in time.A) which C) that B) what D) how19. They had talked only for a few minutes ________ they found they were of different opinions.A) unless C) before B) while D) once20. By the time you come to see me next month, I ________ my term paper.A) have completed C) am completing B) complete D) will have completed21. It is important to provide an environment ________ people are encouraged to make suggestions at all levels of the company.A) from which C) in which B) on which D) for which22. The scientists wanted to keep people ________ about the breakthrough in their experiment.A) inform C) informing B) informed D) to inform23. When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised ________ the way people greeted each other.A) of C) with B) to D) at24. Not until that day ________ the importance of goodmanners in a job interview.A) did I realize C) I have realized B) I did realize D) have I realized25. The market economy is quickly changing people’s idea on ________ is accepted.A) that C) what B) which D) howSection B26. He tried to solve the problem, but he (quick) ________ gave up.27. The guest paid (little) ________ money than he should for the room.28. It is far more (interest) ________ for me to chat online with friends than to watch TV.29. Finally the woman found her (lose) ________ child with the help of the police.30. The boss gave him a raise in salary because of his excellent (perform) ________ at work.31. This hospital, which (equip) ________ with modern facilities, is one of the best in the country.32. Before (write) ________ an application letter, you should be aware what kind of people the employer needs.33. In the past few years, traffic problems (become) ________ more and more serious.34. It’s really (wonder) ________ to see you here again in Beijing.35. If I (be) ________ you, I wouldn’t miss the job interview tomorrow morning.Part III61. I believe my education, training and personal qualities meet the requirements you set for the position of electricalengineer.A) 我认为我受的教育和培训，以及个人素质正是你们要求的，我会努力履行电气工程师的职务。

2008年12月英语三级考试A级真题及答案Part I Listening ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ANow the test will begin.1. A) Close the window.B) Open the window.C) Turn off the TV.D) Turn on the radio.2. A) He’s in his office.B) He’s in a meeting.C) He's on a business trio.D) He’s on holiday.3. A) Take a Chinese course.B) Visit China.C) Stay at home.D) Go to a summer camp.4. A) The water is too cold.B) The pool is too far away.C) The pool is too crowded.D) The weather is too hot.5. A) 4 days.B) 14 days.C) 24 days.D) 40 days.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you shouldmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16. A) a bath.B) a shower.C) A double room with a bath.D) A double room with a shower.7. A) 100 dollars.B) 150 dollars.C) 200 dollars.D) 250 dollars.8. A) A fitness gym.B) A tennis court.C) A swimming pool.D) A table tennis room.Conversation 29. A) By the last name.B) By the first name.C) By the middle name.D) By the full name.10. A) The short holidays.B) The low salaries.C) The small offices.D) .Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper.You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.11. How many kinds of doctors are there in the US?___________________________________________________________.12. Where is the family doctor’s office?In the __________________________________ where their patients live.13. What do family doctors often do?They __________________________ the health of everyone in the family.14. What kind of diseases do specialists treat?Special health problems, such as a _____________ disease or a broken bone.15. What is very important to Americans according to the passage?They should buy medical _________________________________________.答案：1-5:ABBCB 6-10:CBCBA11.Two 12.same area 13.often check 14.heart 15.insurance Part II Vocabulary & StructureDirections: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. Allan is looking forward to _______ the trade fair.A) meetB) meetingC) be meetingD) having met17. The sales manager had his secretary ________ a press conference for their new products.A) arrangeB) to arrangeC) have arrangedD) arranged18. The message ________ Mr. Black was elected chairman of the committee arrived just in time.A) whichB) whatC) thatD) how19. They had talked only for a few minutes ________ they found they were of different opinions.A) unlessB) whileC) beforeD) once20. By the time you month, I ________ my term paper.A) have completedB) completeC) am completingD) will have completed21. It is important to provide an environment ________ people are encouraged to make suggestions at all levels of the company.A) from whichB) on whichC) in whichD) for which22. The scientists wanted to keep people ________ about the breakthrough in their experiment.A) informB) informedC) informingD) to inform23. When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised ________ the way people greeted each other.A) ofB) toC) withD) at24. Not until that day ________ the importance of good manners in a job interview.A) did I realizeB) I did realizeC) I have realizedD) have I realized25. The market economy is quickly changing people’s idea on ________ is accepted.A) thatB) whichC) whatD) howSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. He tried to solve the problem, but he (quick) ________ gave up.27. The guest paid (little) ________ money than he should for the room.28. It is far more (interest) ________ for me to chat online with friends than to watch TV.29. Finally the woman found her (lose) ________ child with the help of the police.30. a raise in salary because of his excellent (perform) ________ at work.31. This hospital, which (equip) ________ with modern facilities, is one of the best in the country.32. Before (write) ________ an application letter, you should be aware what kind of people the employer needs.33. In the past few years, traffic problems (become) ________ more and more serious.34. It’s really (wonder) ________ to see you here again inBeijing.35. If I (be) ________ you, I wouldn’t miss the job interview tomorrow morning.答案：16-20:BACCD 21-25:CBDDC26.quickly 27.less 28.interesting 29.lost 30.performance31.equipped 32.writing 33.have become 34.wonderful 35.werePart III Reading ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.The iMOVE database(数据库) information platform for persons interested in job opportunities offered by German companies. The information can be obtained in seven languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.All programs in the area of professional training are carried out by German training providers. All these programs have a clear content to meet your special needs.Programs which take place in Germany are carried out in English. Many of the German training providers have started their training activities towards the international market. Therefore, they also offer courses abroad. These courses are taught in English or the language of the target country. Providers will be glad to supply you with additional information on these courses. You can contact the provider directly to find out more about a program and the training provider.To guarantee high standards in the database, iMOVE has developed quality standards for training providers and their services. All of the training facilities in the iMOVE database have to follow these quality criteria (标准). All training providers who publish their international training programs in the iMOVE database have recognized our General Terms and Conditions.36. The iMOVE database is intended for persons who ________.A) seek a job as a language translatorB) are interested in the German languageC) want to be employed by German companiesD) wish to work for professional training providers37. The iMOVE programs are carried out by ________.A) language training centersB) German training providersC) special service developersD) overseas employment advisers38. held in Germany are taught in _________.A) GermanB) EnglishC) FrenchD) Chinese39. Which of the following measures has iMOVE taken to guarantee its high standards?A) Offering different language courses.B) Providing modern training facilities.C) Starting training courses overseas.D) Developing quality standards.40. The purpose of the passage is to ________.A) advertise the iMOVE databaseB) make German companies more popularC) hire overseas employees to work in GermanyD) encourage people to learn more foreign languagesTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.It is so easy to earn rewards!A wide range of partners wherever you goTo make traveling even easier, Air France offers you Frequency Plus (常旅客里程奖励计划) through an extensive network of our partners. Together, they give you endless opportunities to earn Miles and a wide choice of Rewards, from airline tickets, hotel room-nights, car rentals and more.Partners in ChinaIf you are a Frequency Plus member registered in China, you have even more choices with rewards from our local partners. For more information, please contact your local Air France office.First rewards start as low as 20,000 Miles!Your Temporary Cardthat will make you get your first Reward, now.a) Show your Temporary Card and simply give your Card number when making a reservation and at check-in for your flight. In this way, you will begin to earn Miles even before receiving your Permanent Card.b) Fill in and return your personal membership (会员) application today. Your application must be received within 3 weeks of your first flight.Remember, you will enjoy an extra 3,000 Bonus Miles (额外奖励里程) for your first trip with Air France within 6 months of joining. Fly today and earn Rewards sooner!41. Air France carries out its Frequency Plus ________.A) through its reduced ticket pricesB) through its extensive network of partnersC) by providing convenient flight schedulesD) by offering excellent services on board42. In order to get the first reward, passengers must fly at least ________.A) for 6 monthsB) 20,000 milesC) 3,000 bonus MilesD) once in three weeks43. Passengers can begin to earn Miles ________.A) if they reserve tickets at a hotelB) if they buy tickets at the airportC) before receiving the Permanent CardD) after receiving the Permanent Card44. Passengers should send their application to Air France ________.A) upon receiving the application formB) within 3 weeks of their first flightC) before their first flight with Air FranceD) within 6 months of joining the program45. The extra bonus Miles for a passenger’s first trip with Air France within 6 months of joining is ________.A) 2,000 milesB) 3,000 milesC) 20,000 milesD) 30,000 miles答案：36-40:CBBDA 41-45:BBCBBTask 3Directions: The following is a Memo. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.The College of Business Management (CBM) is seeking new members to represent the college as Student Ambassadors (大使). will represent the college during the school year. Their term of service will begin during the autumn. Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to cooperate with students at various activities throughout the school year.Purposes:1. Promote the College of Business Management.2. Improve leadership and communication skills.3. Assist in the recruitment of students to CBM.Qualifications and Requirements:1. Must currently be a full-time student in the College of Business Management.2. Must be available to assist with various recruitment activities.3. Must be able to contact students from various backgrounds.Application Procedure:1. Print a copy from our website.2. Complete the application form and return it to the Student Advising Office.For More Information:Contact Mark Davis at 472-2310 or stop by the Student Advising Office.Student Ambassadors WantedTerm of service: throughout the school yearTasks:1. represent the -46- as Student Ambassadors2. cooperate with students at -47-Purposes:1. promote CBM2. improve leadership and -48- skills3. assist in the recruitment activitiesQualifications: must be a -49- student in CBMApplication Procedure:1. print a copy2. complete the form3. return it to the -50-答案：46.college 47.various activities munication 49.full-time 50.Student Advising OfficeTask 4Directions: The following is a list of medical terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—physical check-upB—biological clockC—pulse rateD—high blood pressureE—sleep habitsF—over-the-counter (OTC) medicineG—side effectH—personality testI—operating roomJ—sense of well-beingK—face-liftL—compulsive over-eatingM—stress self-testN—plastic surgeonO—heart beatP—behavior therapyQ—terminal stageExamples: ( K ) 面部整容 ( N ) 整形外科医生51. ( ) 心跳 ( ) 非处方药52. ( ) 手术室 ( ) 强迫性过度饮食53. ( ) 副作用 ( ) 生物钟54. ( ) 高血压 ( ) 脉搏率55. ( ) 睡眠习惯 ( ) 体检答案：51.O,F 52.I,L 53.G,B 54.D,C 55.E,ATask 5Directions: The following is a business letter. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Gmail (Google Email) NoticeSubject: Your Gmail account has been inactive for a long timeFrom “The Gmail Team” gmail-Time 2008-06-26 14:12:55ToHi there,We’ve noticed that you haven’t used your Gmail account, , for quite some time. In order to make Gmail better for our users, we’ve added a lot of things in the last few mon ths and we hope you’ll want to start using your account again.Stop worrying about storage (存储量). has 5000 megabytes (兆字节) of free storage and our plan is to continue growing your storage by giving you more space as we are able.The Gmail interface (界面) is now available in 12 languages. If you don’t see the language you want on this list, look for it in the future because we’re going to keep adding more.We’re still working hard every day to build for you the best email service around. But to keep Gma il great for our users, we may have to close inactive accounts after 9 months. So, we hope you’ll give us another chance. To log in (登录) to your Gmail account, just visit: .Thanks.The Gmail Team56. Why does the Gmail Team write to the Gmail user?Because the user hasn’t used his / her Gmail ________ for quite some time.57. What kind of storage the user’s account now has?It now has 5,000 megabytes of _____________________________ storage.58. How many languages are available in the Gmail interface now?___________________________________________________________.59. What may happen to the user’s account if it is inactive for 9 months?The Gmail team may have to _________________ the user’s account.60. What is the purpose of the Gmail team in sending this email?They hope the user will ___________________________ the account.答案：56.account 57.free 58.12 languages 59.close 60.log inPart IV Translation -- English into ChineseDirections: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark thecorresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61. , training and personal qualities meet the requirements you set for the position of electrical engineer.A) 我认为我受的教育和培训，以及个人素质正是你们要求的，我会努力履行电气工程师的职务。

PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES( Level A , 2008.12)Part I Listening Comprehension ( 15 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue , there is a recordedquestion. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answerfrom the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read: A) New York City. .B) An evening party.C) An air trip.D) The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to NewYork. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer. You should markC) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.〔A〕〔B〕〔C〕〔D〕. Now the test will begin.1. A) Close the window. C) Turn the TV.B) Open the window. D) Trun on the radio.2. A) He’s in the office. C) He’s on a business trip.B) He’s in a meeting. D) He’s on holiday.3. A) Take s Chinese course. C) Stay at home.B) Visit China. D) Go to a summer camp.4. A) The water is too cold. C) The pool is too crowded.B) The pool is too far away. D) The weather is too hot.5. A) 4 days. C) 24 days.B) 14 days. D) 40 days.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation,there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations andquestions will be spoken two times .When you hear a question, youshould decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B),C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe centre.Conversation 16. A) A single room with a bath C) A double room with a bathB) A single room with a shower D) A double room with a shower7. A) 100 dollars C) 200 dollars.B) 150 dollars D) 250 dollars.8. A) A fitness gym. C) A swimming pool.B) A tennis court. D) A table tennis room. Conversation 29. A) By the last name. C) By the middle school.B) By the first name. D) By the full name.10．A）The short holidays. C) The small office.B) The low salaries. D) The informal clothes.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passage. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions.Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When youhear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or ashortPhrase (in no man than 3 words). The questions and incompleteanswers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answerson the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage. 11. How many kinds of doctors are there in the US?__________________________________________________________________ 12 Where is the family doctor’s office?In the _________________________________________where their patients live.13 What do family doctors often do?They ________________________________the health of everyone in the family.14. What kind of diseases do specialists treat?Special health problems, such as a _________________ disease or a broken bone.15 What is very important to Americans according to the passage?They should buy medical ____________________________________________. Part II Structure ( 15minutes ) Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or wordsfrom the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the centre.16. Allan is looking forward to ________ his American partner at the trade fair.A) meet C) be meetingB) meeting D) having met17. The sales manager had his secretary ________ a press conference for their newproducts,A) arrange C) have arrangedB) to arrange D) arranged18. The message ________ Mr. Black was elected chairman of the committee arrivedjust in time.A) which C) thatB) what D) how19 They had talked only for a few minutes _______ they found they were ofdifferent opinions.A) unless C) beforeB) while D) once20. By the time you come to see me next month, I ______ my term paper.A) have completed C) am completingB) complete D) will have completed21. It is important to provide an environment ______ people are encouraged to makesuggestions at all levels of the company.A) from which C) in whichB) on which D) for which22. The scientists wanted to keep people _______ about the breakthrough in theirexperiment.A) inform C) informingB) informed D) to inform23. When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised _______ the way people greetedeach other.A) of C) withB) to D) at24. Not until that day _______ the importance of good manners in a job interview.A) did I realize C) I have realizedB) I did realize D) have I realized25. The market economy is quickly changing people’s idea on ______ is accepted.A) that C) whatB) which D) howSection BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write theword or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26.He tried to solve the problem, but he (quick) _______ gave up.27.The guest paid (little) _______ money than he should for the room.28.It is far more (interest) _______ for me to chat online with friends than to watchTV.29.Finally the woman found her (lose) ______ child with the help of the police.30.The boss gave him a raise in salary because of his excellent (perform) _______at work.31.This hospital, which (equip) ______ with modern facilities, is one of the best inthe country.32.Before (write) _______ an application letter, you should be aware what kind ofpeople the employer needs.33.In the past few years, traffic problems (become) ______ more and more serious.34.It’s really (wonder) _______ to see you here again in Beijing.35.If I (be) _______ you, I wouldn’t miss the job interview tomorrow morning. Part III Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes ) Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do thetasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question orstatement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You shouldmark the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The iMOVE database (数据库) is a foreign-language information platform for persons interested in job opportunities offered by German companies. The information can be obtained in seven languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.All programs in the area of professional training are carried out by German training providers. All these programs have a clear content to meet your special needs.Programs which take place in Germany are carried out in English. Many of the German training providers have started their training activities towards the international market. Therefore, they also offer courses abroad. These courses are taught in English or the language of the target country. Providers will be glad to supply you with additional information on these courses. You can contact the provider directly to find out more about a program and the training provider.To guarantee high standards in the database iMOVE has developed quality standards for training providers and their services. All of the training facilities in the iMOVE databases have to follow these quality criteria (标准). All training providers who publish their international training programs in the iMOVE database have recognized our General Terms and Conditions.36. The iMOVE database is intended for persons who _________.A) seek a job as a language translatorB) are interested in the German languageC) want to be employed by German companiesD) wish to work for professional training providers37. The iMOVE programs are carried out by _________.A) language training centersB) German traninig providersC) special service developersD) overseas employment advisers38. The training programs held in Germany are taught in _________.A) German C) FrenchB) English D) Chinese39. Which of the following measures has iMOVE taken to guarantee its highstandards?A) Offering different language coursesB) Providing modern training facilities.C) Starting training courses overseas.D) Developing quality stardards40. The purpose of the passage is to _________.A) advertise the iMOVE databaseB) make German companies more popularC) hire overseas employees to work in GermanyD) encourage people to learn more foreign languagesTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.It is so easy to earn rewards!A wide range of partners wherever you goTo make traveling even easier, Air France offers you Frequency Plus (常旅客里程奖励计划) through an extensive network of our partners. Todether, they give you endless opportunities to earn Miles and a wide choice of Rewards, from airline tickets, hotel room-nights, car rentals and more.Partners in ChinaIf you are a Frequency Plus member registered in China, you have even more choices with rewards from our local partners. For more information, please cotact your local Air France office.First rewards start as low as 20,000 Miles!Your Temporary CardStart earning the Miles that will make you get your first Reward, now.a) Show your Temporary Card and simply give your Card number when makinga reservation and at check-in for your flight. In this way, you will begin toearn Miles even before receiving your Permanent Card.b) Fill in and return your personal membership(会员) application today. Yourapplication must be received within 3 weeks of your first flight.Remember, you will enjoy an extra 3,000 Bonus Miles (额外奖励里程) for your first trip with Air France within 6 months of joining. Fly today and earn Rewardssooner!41．Air France carries out its Frequency Plus __________.A) through its reduced ticket pricesB) through its extensive network of partnersC) by provding convenient flight schedulesD) by offering excellent services on board42. In order to get the first reward, passengers must fly ar least __________.A) for 6 months C) 3,000 bonus MilesB) 20,000 miles D) once in three weeks43. Passengers can begin to earn Miles _________.A) if they reserve tickets at a hotelB) if they buy tickets at the airportC) before receiving the Permanent CardD) after receiving the Permanent Card44. Passengers should send their application to Air France _________.A) upon receiving the application formB) within 3 weeks of their first flightC) before their first flight with Air FranceD) within 6 months of joining the program45. The extra bonus Miles for a passenger’s first trip with Air France within 6months of joining is __________.A) 2,000 miles C) 20,000 milesB) 3,000 miles D) 30,000 milesTask 3Directions: The following is a Memo.. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answersbriefly (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.The College of Business Management (CBM) is seeking new members to represent the college as Student Ambassadors (大使). The Ambassadors selected will represent the college during the school year. Their term of service will begin during the autumn. Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to cooperate with students at various activities throughout the school year.Purposes:1.Promote the College of Business Management.2.Improve leadership and communication skills.3.Assist in the recruitment of students to CBM.Qualifications and Requirements:1.Must currently be a full-time student in the College of Business Management.2.Must be available to assist with various recruitment activities.3.Must be able to contact students from various backgrounds.Application Procedure:1.Print a copy of the application form from our website.plete the application form and return it to the Student Advising Office. For More Information:Task 4Directions: The following is a list of medical terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given inChinese in the table below. Then you should put the correspondingletters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A -------- physical check-upB -------- biological clockC -------- pulse rateD --------- high blood pressureE ---------- sleep habitsF ---------- over-the –counter (OTC) medicineG --------- side effectH --------- personality testI ---------- operating roomJ ---------- sense of well-beingK --------- face-liftL ---------- compulsive over-eatingM ---------- stress self-testN ---------- plastic surgeonO - --------- heart beatP ---------- behavior therapyQ ---------- terminal stageTask 5Directions: The following is a business letter. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (N0.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers(in no more than 3 words) should be written after the correspondingnumbers on the Answer Sheet.Gmail (Google Email) NoticeSubject: Your Gmail account has been inactive for a long timeFrom: “The Gmail Team”gmail-noreply@Time: 2008-06-26 14:12:55To: wanghaiyan@Hi there,We’ve notice that you haven’t used your Gmail account, wanghaiyan@, for a quite some time. In order to make Gmail better for our users, we’ve added a lot of things in the last few months and we hope you’ll want to start using your account again.Stop worrying about storage(存储量). Your account now has 5000 megabytes (兆字节) of free storage and our plan is to continue growing your storage by giving you more space as we are able.The Gmail interface(界面) is now available in 12 languages. If you don’t see the language you want on this list, look for it in the future because we’re going to keep adding more.We’re still working hard every day to build for you the best email service around. But to keep Gmail great for our users, we may have to close inactive accounts after 9 months. So, we hope you’ll give us another chance. To log in (登录) to your Gmail account, just visit : http//.Thanks,The Gmail Team56. Why does the Gmail Team write to the Gmail user?Because the user hasn’t used his/her Gmail _________ for quite some time..57. What kind of storage the user’s account now has?It now has 5,000 megabytes of _____________________ storage.58. How many languages are available in the Gmail interface now?________________________________________________________________.59. What may happen to the user’s account if it inactive for 9 months?The Gmail team may have to _________________________ the user’s account. 60. What is the purpose of the Gmail team in sending this email?They hope the user will _______________________________ the account.Part IV Translation – English into Chinese (25minutes ) Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences ( No.61 to No.64 ) is followedby four choices of suggested translation marked A),B),C) and D). Makethe best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Write your translation of the paragraph (N0.65) in the correspondingspace on the Composition/Translation Sheet.61.I believe my education, training and personal qualities meet the requirements youset for the position of electrical engineer.A)我认为我受的教育和培训，以及个人素质正是你们要求的，我会努力履行电气工程师的职务。

2008年12月20日英语四级A卷真题（Word版）Part I Writing (30minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and a nswer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D).For questions 8-10,complete the sentences wi th the information given in the passage.That’s enough, kidsIt was a lovely day at the park and Stella Bianchi was enjoying the sunshine with her two children when a young boy, aged about four, approached her two-year-old son and pushed him to the ground.“I‟d watched him for a little while and my son was the fourth or fifth child he‟d shove d,” she says.” I went over to them, picked up my son, turned to the boy and said, firm ly, ‟No, we don‟t push,” What happened next was unexpected.“The boy‟s mother ran toward me from across the park,”Stella says,” I thought she wa s coming over to apologize, but instead she started shouting at me for disciplining her child, All I did was let him know his behavior was unacceptable. Was I supposed to sit back while her kid did whatever he wanted, hurting other children in the process?”Getting your own children to play nice is difficult enough. Dealing with other people‟s c hildren has become a minefield.In my house, jumping on the sofa is not allowed. In my sister‟s house it‟s encouraged. For her, it‟s about kids being kids:”If you can‟t do it at three, when can you do it?”Each of these philosophies is valid and, it has to be said, my son loves visiting his au nt‟s house. But I find myself saying “no” a lot when her kids are over at mine. That‟s OK betwee n sisters but becomes dangerous territory when you‟re talking to the children of friends or acquaintances.“Kids aren‟t all raised the same,” agrees Professor Naomi White of Monash University.”But there is still an idea that they‟re the property of the pa rent. We see our children as an extension of ourselves, so if you‟re saying that my child is behaving inappropriat ely, then that‟s somehow a criticism of me.”In those circumstances, it‟s difficult to know whether to approach the child directly or th e parent first. There are two schools of thought.“I‟d go to the child first,” says Andrew Fuller, author of Tricky Kids. Usually a quiet rem inder that ‟we don‟t do that here‟ is enough. Kids nave finely tuned antennae (直觉) for how to behave in different setting s.”He points out bringing it up with the parent first may make them feel neglectful, which could cause problems. Of course, approaching the child first can bring its own headach es, too.This is why White recommends that you approach the parents first. Raise your concern s with the parents if they‟re there and ask them to deal with it,” she says.Asked how to approach a parent in this situation, psychologist Meredith Fuller answer s:” Explain your needs as well as stressing the importance of the friendshi p. Preface y our remarks with something like: ‟I know you‟ll think I‟m silly but in my house I don‟t w ant…‟”When it comes to situations where you‟re caring for another child, white is straightforwa rd: “common sense must prevail. If things don‟t go well, then have a chat.”There‟re a couple of new grey areas. Physical punishment, once accepted from any ad ult, is no longer appropriate. “A new set of considerations has come to the fore as part of the debate about how we handle children.”For Andrew Fuller, the child-centric nature of our society has affected everyone:” The r ules are different now from when today‟s parents were growing up,” he says, “Adults ar e scared of saying: ‟don‟t swear‟, or asking a child to stand up on a bus. They‟re worri ed that there will be conflict if they point these things out –either from older children, or their parents.”He sees it as a loss of the sense of common public good and public courtesy (礼貌), and says that adults suffer form it as much as child.Meredith Fuller agrees: “A code of conduct is hard to create when you‟re living in a w orld in which everyone is exhausted from overwork and lack of sleep, and a world in which nice people are perce ived to finish last.”“it‟s about what I‟m doing and what I need,” Andrew Fuller says. ”the days when a kid came home from school and said, “I got into trouble”. And dad said, …you probably de served it‟. Are over. Now the parents are charging up to the sch ool to have a go at te achers.”This jumping to our children‟s defense is part of what fuels the “walking on eggshells” f eeling that surrounds our dealings with other people‟s children. You know that if you re monstrate(劝诫) with the child, you‟re going to have to deal with the parent. it‟s admira ble to be protective of our kids, but is it good?“Children have to learn to negotiate the world on their own, within reasonable boundari es,” White says. “I suspect that it‟s only certain sectors of the population doing the run ning to the school –better –educated parents are probably more likely to be too involve d.”White believes our notions of a more child-centred, it‟s a way of talking about treating our children like commodities(商品). We‟re centred on them but in ways that reflect posi tively on us. We treat them as objects whose appearance and achievements are somet hing we can be proud of, rather than serve the best interests of the children.”One way over-worked, under-resourced parents show commitment to their children is to leap to their defence. Back at the park, Bianchi‟s intervention(干预) on her son‟s behal f ended in an undignified exchange of insulting words with the other boy‟s mother.As Bianchi approached the park bench whe re she‟d been sitting, other mums came up to her and congratulated her on taking a stand. “Apparently the boy had a longstanding reputation for bad behaviour and his mum for even worse behaviour if he was challe nged.”Andrew Fuller doesn‟t believe that we should be afraid of dealing with other people‟s ki ds. “look at kids that aren‟t your own as a potential minefield,” he says. He recommen ds that we don‟t stay silent over inappropriate behaviour, particularly with regular visitor s注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2008年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试试题解析Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1.【正确答案】 A【听力材料】Excuse me.Are you Mr.Smith from America?【参考译文】打扰一下，你是美国来的史密斯先生吗？【试题评析】选项A是对一般疑问句的肯定回答；选项C是对感谢用语的回答；选项B 为表达谢意；选项D“给你”，是给对方东西时的用语。

根据“Are you...”句型可知本题是一般疑问句。

“打扰一下，你是美国来的史密斯先生吗？”，只有选项A能回答一般疑问句，为正确答案。

2.【正确答案】 B【听力材料】Mr.Johnson,when is the library open?【参考译文】约翰逊先生，请问图书馆什么时候开门？【试题评析】此题属于语法判断题。

选项A是对距离的回答；选项B是对时间的回答；选项C是对人数的回答；选项D是对价格的回答。

“When...?”是典型的询问时间的特殊疑问句。

本题的问题是问图书馆什么时候开门，答案为B。

3.【正确答案】 C【听力材料】It s rather hot today.Would you please open the window?【参考译文】今天天气很热，请把窗户打开好吗？【试题评析】此题属于情景判断题。

选项A是请对方坐下；选项B意为“不要紧张，放轻松”；选项C表示欣然接受；选项D意为“我挺好”。

本题问题是“今天天气很热，请把窗户打开好吗？”回答别人委婉客气的请求，肯定时用“Yes,...”，否定时通常用“Sorry,...”或“I d love to,but...”，本题只有C项符合语境，为正确答案。

4.【正确答案】 B【听力材料】What do you think of your new boss?【参考译文】你认为你的新老板怎么样？【试题评析】此题属于情景判断题。

选项A意思是“我工作很努力”；选项B意为“他是好人”；选项C是对感谢用语的回答；选项D表示情况或事情当然不是那样。

生活需要游戏，但不能游戏人生；生活需要歌舞，但不需醉生梦死；生活需要艺术，但不能投机取巧；生活需要勇气，但不能鲁莽蛮干；生活需要重复，但不能重蹈覆辙。

-----无名2008年12月英语四级考试真题(A卷)及答案Part I Writing (30mi nu tes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

怎样改善学生的心理健康1. 学生心理健康的重要性2. 学校应该怎样做3. 学生自己应该怎样做【范文】How to improve psychological health?As is known to all, psychological health is as important as, if not more important than, physical health for a stude nt duri ng his/her growth. However, it's quite worry ing that no wadays some stude nts are not quite psychologically healthy.Un doubtedly, schools and uni versities should take great acco unt in the resp on sibilities ofstude nts' psychological health. Releva nt courses and activities should be in troduced to stude nts so that they would be more aware of the sig ni fica nee of psychological health and find appropriate ways to maintain and improve it. For example, there should be a psychological counseling hotline or office for stude nts to turn to whe n they n eed some psychological aid.Of course no psychological health can be obtained without the efforts from the students themselves. From my perspective, what they can do is trying to stay positive, optimistic and follow the right guidelines from their schools. To be more specific, they can participate in some activities such as volu ntary work to cultivate an ope ning and cari ng mi nd. Mea nwhile, harmful impacts from the cyber space should defi nitely be avoided.Part II Read ing Comprehe nsion (Skim ming and Scannin g)(15 minu tes)Directi ons: In this part, you will have 15 minu tes to go over the passage quickly and an swer the questi ons on An swer Sheet 1.For questi ons 1-7,choose the best an swer from the four choices markedA) ,B),C) and D).For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.That ' s eno ugh, kidsIt was a lovely day at the park and StellaBianchi was enjoying the sunshine with her two childrenwhe n a young boy, aged about four, approached her two-year-old son and pushed him to the ground.“I ' d watched him for a little while and my son was the fourth or fifth child he' d shoved, ”she says. ” I went over to them, picked up my son, turned to the boy and said, firmly, ' No, we don ' t push, ” What happened next was unexpected.“The boy ' s mother ran toward me from across the park, ” Stella says, ” I thought she was coming over to apologize, but in stead she started shouti ng at me for discipli ning her child, All I did was let him know his behavior was un acceptable. Was I supposed to sit back while her kid did whatever he wan ted, hurting other childre n in the process? ”Gett ing your own childre n to play nice is difficult eno ugh. Deali ng withhas become a min efield.and, it has to be said, my son loves visiting his aunt ' s house.a lot when her kids are over at mine. That ' s O K between sisters but 're talking to the children of friends or acquaintances. ” agrees Professor Naomi White of Mon ash Uni versity. ” Butthe property o f the pare nt. We see our childre n as an exte nsion're say ing that my child is behav ing in appropriately, the n that ' s somehowIn those circumsta nces, it ' s difficult to know whether to approach the child directly or the pare nt first. There are two schools of thought.“ I ' d go to the child first, ” says An drew Fuller, author of Tricky Kids. Usually a quiet remin der that ' we don ' t do that here ' is eno ugh. Kids nave fin ely tuned antennae （ 直觉 ）for how to behavein differe ntsett in gs. ”He points out bringing it up with the pare nt first may make them feel n eglectful, which could causeproblems. Of course, approaching the child first can bring its own headaches, too.This is why White recomme nds that you approach the pare nts first. Raise your concerns with the parents if they ' re there and ask them to deal with it,” she says.Asked how to approach a pare nt in this situati on, psychologist Meredith Fuller an swers: ” Expla inyour needs as well as stressing the importanee of the friendship.Preface your remarks with somethinglike:' I know you ' ll think I ' m silly but in my house I don ' t want •••'”When it comes to situations where you' re caring for another child, white is straightforward:other people ' s childrenIn my house, jump ing on the sofa isit ' s about kids being kids: ” If you cannot allowed. In my sister ' s house it 't do it at three, when can you do it?'s encouraged. For her Each of these philosophies is valid But I find myself say ing"no ”becomes dan gerous territory whe n you“ Kids aren ' t all raised the same, there is still an idea that they' re of ourselves, so if you a criticism of me. ”“ com mon sense must prevail. If things don ' t go well, the n have a chat. ”There' re a couple of new grey areas. Physical punishment, once accepted from any adult, is noIon ger appropriate. “ A new set of con siderati ons has come to the fore as part of the debate about how we han dle childre n. ”For An drew Fuller, the child- cen tric n ature of our society has affected every one: ” The rules are different now from when today ' s parents were growing up, ” he says, “Adults are scared ofsaying: ' don' t swear ' , or asking a child to stand up on a bus. They ' re worried that there willbe conflict if they point these things out - either from older children, or their parents. ”He sees it as a loss of the sense of com mon public good and public courtesy （礼貌）,and says that adults suffer form it as much as child.Meredith Fuller agrees : “ A code of con duct is hard to create whe n you ' re livi ng in a world inwhich every one is exhausted from overwork and lack of sleep, and a world in which nice people are perceived to finish last. ”“ it ' s about what I ' m doing and what I n eed, ” An drew Fuller says. ” the days whe n a kid came home from school and said, “I got into trouble ” . And dad said, ‘you probably deserved it ' . Are over. Now the pare nts are charg ing up to the school to have a go at teachers. ”This jumping to our children ' s defense is part of what fuels the “walking on eggshells ” feeling that surrounds our dealings with other people ' s children. You know that if you remonstrate（劝诫）withthe child, you' re going to have to deal with the pare nt. it ' s admirable to be protective of our kids,but is it good?“ Childre n have to lear n to n egotiate the world on their own, with in reas on able boun daries, ” White says. “ I suspect that it ' s only certain sectors of the population doing the running to the school-better - educated parents are probably more likely t o be too involved. ”White believes our notions of a more child- centred, it ' s a way of talking about treating ourchildren like commodities（商品）.We ' re centred on them but in ways that reflect positively on us. We treat them as objects whose appeara nee and achieveme nts are someth ing we can be proud of, rather than serve the best in terests of the childre n. ”One way over-worked, under-resourced parents show commitment to their children is to leap to their defenee. Back at the park, Bianchi ' s intervention（干预）on her son' s behalf ended in an undignified exchange of insulting words with the other boy ' s mother.As Bianchi approached the park bench where she ' d been sitting, other mums came up to her and con gratulated her on tak ing a sta nd. “ Appare ntly the boy had a l on gsta nding reputati on for bad behaviour and his mum for even worse behaviour if he was challe nged. ”An drew Fuller does n' t believe that we should be afraid of deali ng with other people' s kids. “ look at kids that aren ' t your own as a pote ntial min efield, ” he says. He recomme nds that we don ' t stay sile nt over in appropriate behaviour, particularly with regular visitors.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

College English Test (Band VI) (Dec. 2008)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.11. A) He is quite easy to recognize.B) He is an outstanding speaker.C) He looks like a movie star.D) He looks young for his age.12. A) Consult her dancing teacher.B) Take a more interesting class.C) Continue her dancing class.D) Improve her dancing skills.13. A) The man did not believe what the woman said.B) The man accompanied the woman to the hospital.C) The woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury.D) The woman may not have followed the doctor’s instructions.14. A) They are not in style any more.B) They have cost him far too much.C) They no longer suit his eyesight.D) They should be cleaned regularly.15. A) He spilled his drink onto the floor.B) He has just finished wiping the floor.C) He was caught in a shower on his way home.D) He rushed out of the bath to answer the phone.16. A) Fixing some furniture.B) Repairing the toy train.C) Reading the instructions.D) Assembling the bookcase.17. A) Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.B) Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams.C) Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way.D) Send Jenny to a volleyball training center.18. A) The building of the dam needs a large budget.B) The proposed site is near the residential area.C) The local people feel insecure about the dam.D) The dam poses a threat to the local environment.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) It saw the end of its booming years worldwideB) Its production and sales reached record levels.C) It became popular in some foreign countriesD) Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly.20. A) They cost less. B) They tasted better.C) They were in fashion. D) They were widely advertised.21. A) It is sure to fluctuate. B) It is bound to revive.C) It will remain basically stable. D) It will see no more monopoly.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Organizing protests. B) Recruiting members.C) Acting as its spokesman. D) Saving endangered animals.23. A) Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations. B) Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor.C) Anti-nuclear campaigns. D) Removing industrial waste.24. A) By harassing them. B) By appealing to the public.C) By taking legal action. D) By resorting to force.25. A) Doubtful. B) Reserved.C) Indifferent. D) Supportive.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) The air becomes still. B) The air pressure is low.C) The clouds block the sun. D) The sky appears brighter.27. A) Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.B) Sailors’ sayings about the weather are unreliable.C) People knew long ago how to predict the weather.D) It was easier to forecast the weather in the old days.28. A) Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.B) People can predict the weather by their senses.C) Who are the real experts in weather forecast.D) Weather changes affect people’s life remarkably.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) They often feel insecure about their jobs.B) They are unable to decide what to do first.C) They are incompetent to fulfill their responsibilities.D) They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day30. A) Analyze them rationally. B) Draw a detailed to-do list.C) Turn to others for help. D) Handle them one by one.31. A) They have accomplished little. B) They feel utterly exhausted.C) They have worked out a way to relax. D) They no longer feel any sense of guilt.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Their performance may improve.B) Their immune system may be reinforced.C) Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.D) Their physical development may be enhanced.33. A) Improved mental functioning. B) Increased susceptibility to disease.C) Speeding up of blood circulation. D) Reduction of stress-related hormones.34. A) Pretend to be in better shape. B) Have more physical exercise.C) Turn more often to friends for help. D) Pay more attention to bodily sensations.35. A) Different approaches to coping with stress.B) Various causes for serious health problems.C) The relationship between stress and illness.D) New finding of medical research on stress.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.One of the most common images of an advanced, Western-style culture is that of a busy, traffic-filled city. Since their first (36) _____________ on American roadways, automobiles have become a (37) _____________ of progress, a source of thousands of jobs, and an almost inalienable right for citizens’ personal freedom of movement. In recent (38) _____________, our “love affair” with the car is being (39) _____________ directly to the developing world, and it is increasingly (40) _____________ that this transfer is leading to disaster.America’s almost complete dependence on automobiles has been a terrible mistake. As late as the 1950s, a large (41) _____________ of the American public used mass transit. A (42) _____________ of public policy decisions and corporate scheming saw to it that countless (43) _____________and efficient urban streetcar and intra-city rail systems were dismantled (拆除).(44)___________________________________________________________________________. Our lives have been planned along a road grid―homes far from work, shopping far from everything, with ugly stretches of concrete and blacktop in between.Developing countries are copying Western-style transportation systems down to the last detail.(45)___________________________________________________________________________ _____. Pollution-control measures are either not strict or non-existent, leading to choking clouds of smog. Gasoline still contains lead, which is extremely poisonous to humans. (46) ______________________________________________________________________________.In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations.。