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Part I Vocabulary (10 minutes) (There are 10 points altogether, each being 1 point) Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Chang the form where necessary.
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1. My parents lived a frugal lifestyle all their lives. For one thing, they never ________ anything that was still of use; for another, they never purchased things on impulse.
2. Those psychologists believe that one’s childhood experiences will have an ___________ influence on his or her future work and personality.
3. Our car broke down, so we had to rent a car, which was an _____________ financial burden on my family.
4. The coach was relieved that Michael had recovered _____________ from his knee injury and he was able to play in the semi-finals next week.
5. Slavery was ______ in Canada in 1833, and the Canadian authorities then encouraged slaves from America to settle down on their land.
6. Wines can be _____as dry, medium, or sweet according to their sugar content.
7. Medical research has proved that people who______ large amounts of animal fats are more likely to get cancer and heart disease than those who do not.
8. All of us need to build up relationships with others unless we choose to live in complete_____ from the outside world.
9. According to a ____________ among 1000 residents, garbage collection service in the city is far from satisfactory.
10. Due to the lack of labor force, even women in this village were ____to work in the coal mines. Part II Listening Comprehension (There are 30 points altogether, each being 1 point) Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations and one long conversation. 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 though the centre.
Short Conversations:
11. A) He was very angry.
B) He is still learning to drive.
C) He is helping Mary obtain a driver’s license.
D) He has a driver’s license.
12. A) She is a blonde.
B) She envies a blonde’s white skin.
C) She looks dark and unattractive.
D) She looks brown and attractive.
13. A) Widespread destruction.
B) Moderate damage.
C) Small loss of lives.
