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I. Multiple Choice. (1 point for each, altogether 20 points) Directions: There are 20 sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the word that you think best complete the sentence. Write your answers on the answer sheet.1. I'm fed up with something. It means _______.[A] I am annoyed by something [B] I'm tired of something[C] I'm worried about something [D] I like something very much.2. How is it _______ your roommate ’s request and yours are identical?3. ______ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.4. What a lovely party! It’s worth _______ all my life.[A] remembering [B] to remember[C] to be remembered [D] being remembered5. She remains confident and _______ untroubled by our present problems.6. In those days, executives expected to spend most of their lives in the same firm and, unless they were dismissed for ______, to retire at the age of 65.7. This ticket _______ you to a free boat tour on the lake.8. I suggest we put the scheme into effect, for it is quite ______.9. Mr. Smith became very _______ when it was suggested that he had made a mistake.[A] ingenious [B] empirical [C] objective [D] indignant10. With prices _______ so much, it is difficult for the school to plan a budget.11. This new laser printer is ______ with all leading software.[A] comparable [B] competitive [C] compatible [D] cooperative12. We’d like to _______ a table for five for dinner this evening.[A] preserve [B] retain [C] reserve [D] sustain13. Sadly, the Giant Panda is one of the many species now in danger of _______.[A] extinction [B] migration [C] destruction [D] extraction14. I suffered from mental _______ because of stress from my job.[A] if [B] so [C] what [D] that[A] But for [B] In case of [C] In spite of [D] Because of[A] indefinitely [B] infinitely [C] optimistically [D] seemingly[A] integrity [B] denial [C] incompetence [D] deduction[A] entitles [B] appoints [C] grants [D] credits[A] eligible [B] sustainable [C] probable [D] feasible[A] vibrating [B] fluctuating [C] fluttering [D] swinging[A] damage [B] release [C] relief [D] fatigue15. Weeks _______ before anyone was arrested in connection with the bank robbery.[A] terminated [B] elapsed [C] overlapped [D] expired16. To our _______, Geoffrey’s illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.[A] anxiety [B] relief [C] view [D] judgment17. During the process, great care has to be taken to protect the ______ silk from damage.[A] sensitive [B] tender [C] delicate [D] sensible18. We expect him to ______ his promises.[A] carry out [B] come out [C] turn out [D] find out19. She _______ her trip to New York because she was ill.[A] called off [B] closed down [C] put up [D] went off20. You shouldn’t have written in the _______ since the book belongs to the library.[A] interval [B] border [C] margin [D] edgeII. Cloze (1 point for each, altogether 20 points)Directions: Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks.Write your answers on the answer sheet.For the past two years, I have been working on students’ evaluation of classroom teaching. I have kept a record of informal conversations 21 some 300 students from at 22 twenty one colleges and universities. The students were generally 23 and direct in their comments __24 how course work could be better 25 .Most of their remarks were kindly 26 —with tolerance rather than bitterness—and frequently were softened by the 27 that the students were speaking 28 some, not all, instructors. Nevertheless, 29 the following suggestions and comments indicate, students feel __30 with things as they are in the classroom. Professors should be __31_ from reading lecture notes. “It makes their32 monotonous (单调的).”If they are going to read, why not __ 33 out copies of the lecture? Then we 34 need to go to class. Professors should 35 repeating in lectures material that is in the textbook. 36 we’ve read the material, we want to__37 it or hear it elaborated on, _38__ repeated. “A lot of students hate to buy a39__ text that the professor has written 40 to have his lectures repeat it.”21. [A] involving [B] counting [C] covering [D] figuring22. [A] best [B] least [C] length [D] large23. [A] reserved [B] hard working [C] polite [D] frank24. [A] over [B] at [C] on [D] of25. [A] presented [B] submitted [C] described [D] written26. [A] received [B] addressed [C] made [D] taken27. [A] occasion [B] truth [C] case [D] fact28. [A] on [B] about [C] at [D] with29. [A] though [B] as [C] whether [D] if30. [A] dissatisfied [B] unsatisfactory [C] satisfied [D] satisfactory31. [A] interfered [B] interrupted [C] discouraged [D] disturbed32. [A] voices [B] sounds [C] pronunciation [D] gestures33. [A] hold [B] leave [C] drop [D] give34. [A] couldn’t[B] wouldn’t[C] mustn’t[D] shouldn’t35. [A] refuse [B] prohibit [C] prevent [D] avoid36. [A] Once [B] Until [C] However [D] Unless37. [A] remember [B] argue [C] discuss [D] keep38. [A] yet [B] not [C] and [D] or39. [A] desired [B] revised [C] required [D] deserved40. [A] about [B] how [C] but [D] onlyIII. Reading Comprehension. (2 points for each, altogether 30 points) Directions: There are three passages followed by questions. Beneath each question there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the right answer for each question. Write your answers on the answer sheet.Passage 1I’ve been writing for most of my life. Th e book Writing without Teachers introduced me to one distinction and one practice that has helped my writing processes tremendously. The distinction is between the creative mind and the critical mind. While you need to employ both to get to a finished result, they cannot work in parallel no matter how much we might like to think so.Trying to criticize writing on the fly is possibly the single greatest barrier to writing that most of us encounter. If you are listening to that 5th grade English teacher correct your grammar while you are trying to capture a fleeting (稍纵即逝的) thought, the thought will die. If you capture the fleeting thought and simply share it with the world in raw form, no one is likely to understand. You must learn to create first and then criticize if you want to make writing the tool for thinking that it is.The practice that can help you past your learned bad habits of trying to edit as you write is what Elbow calls “free writing”. In free writing, the objective is to get words down on paper non-stop, usually for 15-20 minutes. No stopping, no going back, no criticizing. The goal is to get the words flowing. As the words begin to flow, the ideas will come from the shadows and let themselves be captured on your notepad or your screen.Now you have raw materials that you can begin to work with using the critical mind that you’ve persuaded to sit on the side and watch quietly. Most likely, you will believe that this will take more time than you actually have and you will end up staring blankly at the pagesas the deadline draws near.Instead of staring at a blank start filling it with words no matter how bad. Halfway through you available time, stop and rework your raw writing into something closer to finished product. Move back and forth until you run out of time and the final result will most likely be far better than your current practices.41. When the author says the creative mind and the critical mind “cannot work in parallel” (Line 4, Para. 1) in the writing process, he means ________.[A] no one can be both creative and critical[B] they cannot be regarded as equally important[C] they are in constant conflict with each other[D] one cannot use them at the same time42. What prevents people from writing on is ________.[A] putting their ideas in raw form[B] attempting to edit as they write[C] ignoring grammatical soundness[D] trying to capture fleeting thoughts43. What is the chief objective of the first stage of writing?[A] To organize one’s thoughts logically.[B] To choose an appropriate topic.[C] To get one’s ideas down.[D] To collect raw materials.44. One common concern of writers about “free writing” is that ________.[A] it overstresses the role of the creative mind[B] it takes too much time to edit afterwards[C] it may bring about too much criticism[D] it does not help them to think clearly45. In what way does the critical mind help the writer in the writing process?[A] It refines his writing into better shape.[B] It helps him to come up with new ideas.[C] It saves the writing time available to him.[D] It allows him to sit on the side and observe.Passage 2Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion (拥挤). One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, a retractable (可伸缩的) arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car’s movements.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer (蜂鸣器) that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway.46.One significant improvement in the future car will probably be __________.[A] its power source [B] its driving system[C] its monitoring system [D] its seating capacity47. What is the author’s main concern?[A] How to render automobiles pollution-free.[B] How to make smaller and safer automobiles.[C] How to solve the problem of traffic jams.[D] How to develop an automated subway system.48. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?[A] A rail. [B] An engine.[C] A retractable arm. [D] A computer controller.49. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is __________.[A] keep in the right lane[B] wait to arrive at his destination[C] keep in constant touch with the computer center[D] inform the system of his destination by phone50. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of autos?[A] Enthusiastic. [B] Pessimistic. [C] Optimistic. [D] Cautious.Passage 3The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies.Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a large population, bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked. As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued that a large population gives more scope for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are shared among the members of a large population.One of the difficulties in implementing birth control lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well developed society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a shrinking market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the prospect of a shrinking tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.51. One reason for quick population increase in underdeveloped countries is that__________.[A] those countries encourage people to have large families[B] people can get government support if they have more kids[C] improved public health standards have reduced death rate greatly[D] those countries have enough resources to support a large population52. The writer suggests that policy makers should consider cultural values __________.[A] in carrying out family planning [B] in producing birth control drugs[C] in improving public health standards [D] in introducing birth control techniques53. A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to __________.[A] a rise in work efficiency [B] a shortage of farm workers[C] a decline in grain production [D] a reduction in average income54. Some people believe that population control in developed countries may __________.[A] increase market demand [B] lower unemployment rate[C] slow down economic growth [D] create more job opportunities55. According to the writer, developed countries prefer __________.[A] a standstill population [B] a fast increasing population[C] a slowly growing population [D] a steadily decreasing populationIV. Translation. (2 points for each, altogether 10 points)Directions: Translate the following Chinese sentences into English by using the words given in the brackets. Write your answers on the answer sheet.56. 她看起来仿佛刚从外太空回来似的。
