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PartI Vocabulary and Structure(1point each;30point in all)Directions:There are30incomplete sentences.You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and then write the write the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet.1.—Hello,____Kate?—Yes,speaking.A.is thisB.is thatC.are youD.is it2.By the time I got home,my mother____to bed.A.wentB.was gettingC.had goneD.has gone3____everything____,it was not a bad holiday.A.brining--into effectsB.learning--by heartC.petting--into practiceD.taking--into account4.When waiting at a bus stop for a long time,most people often look____and asleep.A.boredB.surprisedC.excitedD.amused5.____the effective method,I answered all the questions correctly.A.Thanks toB.In case ofC.As well asD.Apart from6.If you are like most people,your intelligence____from season to season.A.turnsB.changeC.variesD.ranges7.No cream hot me,thanks.I am____a diet.A.inB.onC.fromD.off8.____really worries George is that his parents expect too much of him.A.WhatB.ThisC.WhicheverD.It9.Mary loves Jazz,and she has played____for years.A.pianoB.a pianoC.one pianoD.the piano10.Ted made up has mind soon and accepted the invitation____.A.without hesitationB.without doubtC.without understandingD.without exception11.It is good manners____help to others when they are in need.A.to obtainB.obtainingC.to offerD.offering12.____you've grown your favorite flowers,the following job is to take care.A.AlthoughB.BeforeC.WhileD.13.Huangshan Mountain is really a magnificent place for an enjoyable and____vacation.A.dullB.annualC.relaxingD.noisyura____her parents travel abroad once a year.A.andB.together withC.as well asD.accompanied by15.—Who broke the window?—Not me—It must have been____else.A.someoneB.anyoneC.everybodyD.nobody16.Some people are willing to rend____cars instead of new ones to save money.A.abandonedB.parkededD.broken17.Jack,the boss,asked Steven to leave—____,she was filed.A.what's moreB.in other wordsC.on the contraryD.in addition18.On hearing the joke,we all____laughter.A.broke outB.burst intoC.held backD.gave off19.Mike takes a walk everyday.____is good for his health.A.thatB.whatC.whichD.as20.Only in this way____the plan successfully.A.we can carry outB.we can agree onC.can we agree onD.can we carry out21.It was when Tom got to the office____the telephone rang.A.WhichB.thatC.howD.what22.One of the first known methods of advertising is the outdoor____.A.displayB.JourneyC.exerciseD.adventure23.Sometimes,to admit____something wrong is not that difficult.A.doingB.having doneC.to have doneD.to do24.____,I'm busy at the moment.Can I call you back latter?A.LuckilyB.TheoreticallyC.GenerallyD.Actually25.It is so considerate of you to come and see me____at the airport.A.awayB.offC.throughD.out26.I can't sleep at night.I've been under____recently because of the examination.A.considerationB.controlC.discussionD.pressure27.I wish to apply for the position____in yesterday's newspaper.A.to advertiseB.advertisedC.to be advertisedD.advertising28.The manage suggested that the meeting____till next week.A.is postponedB.has been postponedC.was postponedD.be postponed29.Listening to light music can help patients make a(n)____after an operation.A.mistakeB.impressionC.recoveryD.living30.-May I ask you some questions?-Sure,____,please.A.Go aheadB.It's dependse onD.I see.Part II Cloze(1point each;15points in all)Directions:There are15blanks in the following passage.in.For each blank there are four choicesmarked A,B,C and D.You should decide on the best choice and write the cor res ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Anne-Marie Garrard was shocked when it was announced that she had won the Personal Assistant of the Year award."The other__31__seemed to be very strong,and I have to say I found the selection really__32__,"she says,"I don't think I had__33__of the chance to win.__34__I heard my name,my legs were__35__weak that I could hardly stand up."She laughs.So how was"the best"personal assistant__36__from a group of extremely good and very different individuals?The__37__decision was reached after a whole day of tests,interviews and exercises.Garrard believe the skills she uses__38__her job helped her to perform well.__39__, although most of her work is for her company's Managing Director,she works for six bosses __40__,so she always tried to be__41__for anything that might happen.Now her firm has__42__for its summer break,__43__Garrard is going to relax.__44__it opens again,there is a pay rise waiting for her.But Garrard is never satisfied with what she has achieved."There's always__45__for personal development.You must keep trying to improve," she says.31.A.judges B.candidates C.listeners D.directors32.A.hard B.boring C.simple D.safe33.A.some B.none C.any D.neither34.A.Unless B.When C.Until D.Whether35.A.rather B.very C.too D.so36.A.kept B.protected C.chosen D.prevented37.A.final B.sudden C.easy D.temporary38.A.from B.by C.off D.in39.A.In short B.For instance C.At last D.As a result40.A.in all B.for all C.above all D.at all41.A.cared B.paid C.prepared D.known42.A.opened B.closed C.resumed D.returned43.A.and B.or C.because D.if44.A.Whenever B.Wherever C.As far as D.As soon as45.A.money B.room C.award D.FuturePart III Reading Comprehension(2points each;50points in all)Section ADirections:There are four passages in this section.Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.You should decide on the best choice and write the cor res ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage1"Trend-benders"(反潮族)are people who try to bring old styles back to life,and they encourage people to make some changes in their lifestyles.Trend-benders ride their bikes to work even though they can afford cars,and they write letters instead of e-mail and read paper books instead of e-books.Some trend-benders want to raise awareness about their passion and encourage others to actin the same way.For them,"bend the trend"is a social movement that invites everyone to make a lifestyle change.For example,they example to work by bicycle instead of going by car,to reduce greenhouse gas emissions(排放).When it comes to reading,trend-benders have their own ideas."Both paper books and e-books have their appeal.However the beauty and attraction of real books.I even like the smell! E-books lose something—just like the difference between enjoying video at home and seeing a movie in the theater."46."trend-benders"are those___c___.A.who like driving to workB.who enjoy reading e-booksC.who try to bring old styles back to lifeD.who try to enjoy the comforts of modern life47."Bend the trend"is a social movement that encourages people___a___.A.to change their lifestylesB.to read electronic booksC.to travel by carD.to write e-mail48.Why do some trend-benders travel to work by bicycle instead of going by car?aA.Because they are concerned about environment protection.B.Because they want to save money to buy a greenhouse.C.Because they want to improve their physical health.D.Because they are too young to afford cars.49.According to trend-benders,real books__b____.A.have no smellB.have their appealC.are not easy to loseD.are less attractive than e-books50.Which is the best title for the passage?aA.People Trying to Bring Old Styles Back to Life.B.Advantages and Disadvantages of E-books.C.The Beauty and Attraction of Real Books.D.A Social Movement of Traveling by Bike.Passage2Swapping postcards has become an interesting hobby for people who are curious about the big world in which they live.Swapping postcards can keep pen friends in touch.A postcard is a simple and beautiful way for someone to share his thoughts and memories.There are some great websites that can help one develop his interest in postcard swapping.For example,,started in2005by a Portuguese citizen,is a free website that connects people who share a passion for swapping postcards.If you want to receive postcards from other members,you should e-mail a postcard to the address sent by the website after registration(注册).After the individual confirms that he has received the card,your name will be added to the list of people to receive postcards.Swapping postcards with people in other countries is also a great way to learn about the world;each postcard can be a window to another culture.It is like bringing the world to your mailbox.Fiona,a member of ,says,''I love swapping postcards!Although it seems quite time-consuming to pick one,write it and post it,it is the amusement of receiving a flash ofsunshine or humor that makes it worthwhile.''51.The underlined word''Swapping''in Paragraph1means___a_.A.exchangingB.designingC.collectingD.writing52.The first paragraph tells us that__c__.A.postcards are simple and beautifulB.Swapping postcards is a hobby for all peopleC.Swapping postcards can keep pen friends in contactD.Those who swap postcards have lost interest in the real word53.Which of the following is true of ?bA.Its members should pay for registrationB.It was created for a particular purposeC.Its members can share different hobbiesD.It was started by a group of citizens54.When will your name be added to the list of people to receive postcards on ? aA.After one confirms the reception of your postcard.B.After you e-mail your first postcard.C.After you register on the websiteD.After one receives your address55.In Fiona's eyes,swapping postcards is__c__.A.time-savingbor-savingC.worthwhileD.humorousPassage3Listening is an extremely complex communicative activity.In order to have a better understanding,to anticipate what is coming is very important.An effective listener should continuously develop more or less specific readiness for what will come next.If a listener hears what he has expected,it will be much easier for him to receive the information.But if what he hears is totally out of his expectation,he will fail to get the message.The skill to anticipate what is coming in listening comprehension depends largely on the listener's familiarity with the theme(主题)of the message.It also depends on the listener's knowledge of the speaker as well as the situation.Obviously,when we listen to something that we already have some information about,it is generally much easier for us to take in the new information.Therefore,pre-listening preparation seems to play an important role in increasing our comprehension.Before actual listening,we could perhaps first give some thought to the topic,discuss it with others,and then read some related material and do some vocabulary work.If we could make ourselves fully prepared for the coming talks or lectures,we are more likely to become effective listeners.Of course,readiness beforehand is not at all enough.Active thinking must take place all the way through.In fact,we should always try to think ahead of the speaker.56.The passage is most possible taken from_b___.A.a novelB.a textbookC.a news reportD.a fashion magazine57.What is the first paragraph mainly about?dA.How to think actively in listening comprehension.B.How to develop specific readiness before listening.C.The skills in anticipating in listening comprehension.D.The importance of anticipating in listening comprehension.58.The skill to anticipate in listening comprehension depends largely on_d___.A.the listener's emotionB.the difficulty of the messageC.the listener's communicative skillsD.The listener's familiarity with the topic59.In order to anticipate,the first thing to do before actual listening may be__b__.A.do some vocabulary workB.think about the topicC.read some related materialD.discuss the topic with others60.What is the author's attitude towards anticipating in listening comprehension?bA.Neutral.B.Positive.C.Negative.D.Critical.Passage4When men get stick,they act like babies,say women.But maybe the fairer sex should learn something useful from these guys----it could save their lives,say researchers at the University of Michigan.When women have a heart attack,they’re more likely to put off seeking help the men,and after an attack,they’re less likely to take steps to improve their health.What’s the reason for the different responses?The results of a survey suggest that women are too tough;they think heart problem are simply not a big deal.When Steven Erickson and his colleagues asked348men and142women who had been admitted to the hospital for a heart attack about their symptoms and medication(用药情况),they found that even though the women had more symptoms and were taking more medicine they rated their disease as being no more severe than the men did.For more on women and heart disease,go to .61.The underlined expression"the fairer sex"in Paragraph1refers to__c__.A.menB.babiesC.womenD.researchers62.The fairer sex should learn something useful from the guys to__c__.A.save others'livesB.take less medicineC.seek help when sickD.act like babies when sick63.When women have a heart attack,__d__.A.they take it seriouslyB.they have less symptoms than menC.they take no medicineD.they're more likely to delay seeking help64.How is the second paragraph organized?dA.By defining.B.By classifying.C.By comparing and contrastingD.By analyzing cause and effect.65.According to the passage,you may__d__to find more information about women and heart disease.A.conduct a surveyB.consult your doctorC.turn to researchers in personD.go to a particular websiteSection BDirections:The following is a short passage about how to find friends on the Internet.After reading the passage,you are required to complete each of the five statements within three words. The answers are required to be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Shee t.Finding Friends on the InternetMany students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning more about new cultures.With the Internet,finding friends has become much easier. Here are some tips on finding on the Internet:◇Search the Internet for reputable(声誉好的)services.Look for reviews of such sites to learn more about others student’experiences.Don’t join a service until you have done research.◇Check to see if you can use a nickname,instead of your real name,to protect your number and birthday.◇Stop contact with others if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of the conversation.◇Try to use the language you are studying when communicating with others.Asking appropriate questions will also help you learn about other cultures.Remember:To understand a whole culture,you have to talk to many people.66.Finding friends online may help students______their language skills and learn more about new cultures.67.Before you join an Internet service,you have to______.68.To protect your identity online,you’d better not use your______.69.Giving______information to anyone online could be dangerous.70.Talking to many people is necessary for one to understand a whole______.Part IV Translation(5points each;30points in all)Directions:Read the following passage and translate the underlined sentences into Chinese. Remember to write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.(71)Can love really last a lifetime?Absolutely.(72)But only if you believe the fairy tale of living happily for ever.A team of scientists recently found that(73)romantic love involves chemical changes in the brain that last12to18months.After that,you and your partner are on your own.Relationships require maintenance.(74)Pay a visit to nursing home if you want to see proof of lifelong love.Recently I spoke to an old man whose wife of80years was suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s disease.(75)He came to sit with her every day and hold her hand.“she’s been my best friend since high school,”(76)he told me,"We made a promise to stick together."Now that is a love story.注释:nursing home养老院;Alzheimer’s disease老年痴呆症Part V Writing(25points)Directions:You are required to write A Welcoming Speech according to the given information in at least100words.Remember to write it in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.背景:林翔是某本科高校的学生会主席,在欢迎“专升本”新同学的活动中致欢迎辞。