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Part I Vocabulary and Structure (15 minutes, 15 points, 0.5 point for each) Direction: In this section, there are 30 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.1.The manager said that there were two reasons ________ our sales dropped sharply last year.A.becauseB.sinceC.whyD.while2.Now the air pollution in this city ________ more and more serious with each passing day.A.to becomeB.becameC.becomingD.is becoming3.Before the age of the Internet, we used to ________ our holidays through travel agents.A.bookB.having bookedC.bookingD.have booked4.I am very sorry ________ you such a lot of trouble by the delayed shipment.A.causedB.causingC.to have causedD.to cause5.Hardly ________ his speech when a young woman in the audience rose to make a protest.A.George finishedB.does George finishC.Gorge had finishedD.had George finished6.If you turn to the right at the corner, you’ll find a path ________ to the historical building.A.leadB.leadingC.to leadD.leads7.I’ll lend you my computer ______ you promise to take care of i t.A.unlessB.asC.whileD.if8.Which do you think is ________ important, wealth or health?A.moreB.mostC.the moreD.the most9.She gave her job as a nurse because she found the children too difficult to ________ .A.look afterB.to look afterC.looking afterD.be looked10.There is a nice-looking car there. Peter wonders ________ .A.it belongs to whoB.whom does it belong toC.whom it belongs toD.who does it belong11.I haven’t met him ________ the last committee meeting.A.forB.sinceC.atD.before12.________ breaks the law will be punished sooner or later.A.WhoB.SomeoneC.AnyoneD.Whoever13.We moved to London ________ we could visit our friends more often.A.even ifB.so thatC.in caseD.as if14.He did not ________ staying at home as he had to do his assignment.A.objectB.mindC.matterD.carecation is ________ for all school-age children in many a country.A.voluntaryB.sophisticatedpulsoryD.extensive16.If I take the medicine twice a day, it should ________ my cold.A.healB.cureC.treatD.restore17.________ the window, I saw a beautiful car in front of the building.A.Looking throughB.Looking atC.Looking intoD.Looking after18.They have done everything ________ to help us.A.considerableB.preferableC.availableD.possible19.No regulation was going to ________ him of his civil rights.A.protectB.preventC.warnD.deprive20.As a commander you should not ________ the soldiers to unnecessary danger.A.expressB.explodeC.exploitD.expose21.Although in great danger, the wounded still did not want to ________ from the front.A.feedbackB.backwardC.withdrawD.departure22.This movie has a ________ ending. You can not imagine who will be killed finally.A.dramaticB.originalC.considerableD.temple23.During the graduation ________ , the president gave a wonderful opening speech.A.evolutionB.signC.individualD.ceremony24.In the class the teacher asked the students to ________ their bad habits.A.weakenB.omitC.overcomeD.overtake25.When you study in the United States, usually you have to buy your own health ________.A.insuranceB.expenseC.evidenceD.payment26.Chocolate and ice-cream have different ________ .A.favorB.favoriteC.feverD.flavors27.________ Susan gets onto the top of a tall building. She will feel very much frightened.A.Not thatB.Even thoughC.Every timeD.Only if28.It is said that agreement _________ between the two companies last month will become effective from may 1st.A.to signB.signedC.to be signedD.signing29.Many people have found ________ uncomfortable to hold the same position for a long time.A.itB.whichC.thisD.that30.The cost of traveling around the eight European countries can run as high ________ $ 2,000.A.toB.asC.byD.forPart II Reading comprehension (60 minutes, 50 points, 2 for each) Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 31 to 55. 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.Passage One: Question 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.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 Germantraining 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 providers 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 service. All of the training facilities in the iMOVE database have to follow these quality criteria. All training providers who publish their international training programs in the iMOVE database have recognized our General Terms and Conditions.31.The iMOVE database is intended for persons who ________ .A.seek a job as a language translatorB.are interested on the German languageC.want to be employed by German CompaniesD.wish to work for professional training providers32.The iMOVE programs are carried out by ________ .nguage training centersB.German training providersC.special service developmentD.overseas employment advisers33.The training program held in Germany are taught in ________ .A.GermanB.EnglishC.FrenchD.Chinese34.Which of the following measure 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.35.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 languagesPassage Two: Question 36 to 40 are based on the following passages.These terms and conditions should be read before you sign you contract.Salary: your starting salary is: $15,000. This is reviewed annually.Hours: work are eight hours a day. Monday through Friday. You will start work on Feb, 21, 2008. On the first morning, report to your line manager John Knight.Health and safety: Please read the safety regulations attached. If you have any questions, contact the health and safety officer, whose name is at the top of the regulation sheet. If you have health problem, please inform the Senior Nurse, Chris Thomas. If you cannot work because of illness, please telephone the factory.Annual Leave: During your first year of employment you are allowed twenty days’ leave. This should be arranged with you line manager.Overtime(加班): if you work more than forty hours a week, you will be paid at the current overtime rate. Your line manager will keep a record of the overtime you work. If you work on public holidays, you will be paid at the current rates. If you prefer, time can be taken instead of extra pay for public holidays and overtime.Clothing: The Supplies Department provides overalls(工作服). Inform Supplies of your size two days before you need them. You can also order any other equipment you need for your job from Supplies.36.According to the contract, the salary of the employee ________ .A.is paid weeklyB.is adjusted every quarterC.is re-examined from year to yearD.is fixed for the whole contract period37.If employees have any health problem, they should ________ .A.telephone the factoryrm the Senior NurseC.report to their line managerD.contact the health and safety officer38.The line manager is responsible for ________ .A.giving a pay raiseB.signing a contractC.arranging annual leaveD.helping with personal affairs39.If employees work on public holidays, usually they will get ________ .A.extra days offB.extra moneyC.a pay raiseD.paid holidays40.When they need overalls for their job, employees should inform the Supplies Department of ________ .A.the sizeB.the colorC.the styleD.the quantityPassage Three: Question 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.People in some countries cannot use their native language for web addresses. Neither can Chinese speakers, who have to rely on pinyin. But last Friday, ICANN, the Web’s governing body, approved the use of up to 16 languages for the new system. More will follow in the coming year.The Internet is about to start using the 16 languages of the world. People will soon be able to use addresses in characters (字符), other than those of the Roman alphabet(字母表). The change will also allow the suffix(后缀) to be expressed in 16 other alphabets, including traditional and simplified Chinese characters.But there are still some problems to work out. Experts have discussed what to do with characters that have several different meanings. This is particular true of Chinese.Most experts doubt whether the change will have a major effect on how the Internetis used. “There will be some competition between companies to obtain popular words for addresses.”41.For Web addresses, Chinese speakers now have to use ________.A.pinyinB.signsC.numbersD.characters42.The approval of the use of 16 languages by ICANN will allow web users to ________.A.change their e-mail addressB.email their messages in characterC.have the chance to learn other languages.e addresses in their own language.43.The new system will allow the suffix of a Web address to be expressed by ________ .A.any native languageB.figures and numbersC.Chinese characterD.symbols and signs44.Which of the following is one of the problems in using the new system?A.Certain characters have several different meanings.B.Chinese is a truly difficult language to learn.C.People find it difficult o type their address in characters.D.Some experts think it is impossible to use Chinese characters.45.Many experts do not believe that ________ .A.there are still some problems to work outB.there will be competition to get popular addressespanies are willing to change their web addressesD.the change will affect the use of the Internet greatlyPassage Four: Question 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.If you are a male and you are reading this, congratulations: you are survivor. According to statistics, you are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer thana woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of you natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you will die on average five years before a woman.There are many reasons for this-typically, men take more risks than women and are more likely to drink and smoke but perhaps more importantly, men don’t go to the doctor.“Men aren’t seeing doctors as often as they should,”says Dr. Gullotta, “This is particularly so for the over-40s when disease tend to strike”Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two. For those over 45, it should be at least once a year.Two months ago Gullotta saw a 50-year-old man who had delayed doing anything about his smoker’s cough for a year.“When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer ” he says, “Earlier detection and treatment may not have cured him, but it would have prolonged this life.”According to a recent survey, 95% of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group.“A lot of men think they are invincible (不可战胜的)” Gullotta says, “They only come in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think, Geez, if it could happen to him.”Then there is ostrich approach, “some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know, ” says Dr. Ross Cartmill.“Most men get their cars se rviced more regularly than they service their bodies,” Carmill says. He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive check-ups.Regular check-ups for men would inevitably place strain on the public nurse, Cartmill says.” But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases. Besides, the ultimate cost is far greater: it is called premature death.”46.Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage?A.They are more likely to survive serious diseases today.B.Their average life span has been considerably extended.C.They have lived long enough to read this article.D.They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier life.47.What does the author state is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women?A.Men drink and smoke much more than womenB.Men don’t seek medical care as often as womenC.Men aren’t as cautio us as women in face of dangerD.Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases48.Which of the following best completes the sentence “Geez, if it could happen to him…”(line 2, para 8)?A.It could happen to me, tooB.I should avoid playing golfC.I should consider myself luckyD.It would be a big misfortune49.What does Dr. Ross Cartmill mean by “the ostrich approach”(line 1, para 9)A. A casual attitude towards one’s health conditionsB. A new therapy for certain psychological problemsC.Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involvedD.Unwillingness to find out about one’s disease because of fear50.What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?A.They may increase public expensesB.They will save money in the long runC.They may cause psychological strains on menD.They will enable men to live as long as womenPassage Five: Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.You never see him, but they’re with you every time you fly. They record where you are going now, how fast you’re traveling and whether everything on you airplane is functioning normally. Their ability to withstand almost any disaster makes them see m like something out of a comic book. They’re known as the black box.When planes fall from the sky, as a Yemeni airliner did on its way to ComorosIslands in the India Ocean on June 30, 2009, the black box is the best bet for identifying what went wrong. So when a French submarine(潜水艇) detected the device’s homing signal five days later, the discovery marked a huge step toward determining the cause of a tragedy in which 152 passengers were killed.In 1958, Australian scientist David Warren developed a flight-memory recorder that would track basic information like altitude and direction. That was the first mode for a black box, which became a requirement on all U.S. commercial flights by 1960. Early models often failed to withstand crashes, however, so in 1965 the device was completely redesigned and moved to the rear of the plane-the area least subject to impact-from its original position in the landing wells(起落架舱). The same year, the Federal Aviation Authority required that the boxes, which were never actually black, be painted orange or yellow to aid visibility.Modern airplanes have two black boxes: a voice recorder, which tracks pilots’ conversations, and a flight-data recorder, which monitors fuel levels, engine noises and other operating functions that help investigators reconstruct the aircraft’s final moments. Placed in an insulated(隔绝的)case and surrounded by a quarter-inch-thick panel of stainless steel, the boxes can withstand massive force and temperatures up to 2000 F. When submerged, they’re also able to emit signals from depths of 20,000 Feet. Experts believe the boxes from Air France Flight 447, which crashed near Brazil on June 2009, are in water nearly that deep, but statistics say they’re still likely to turn up. In the approximately 20 deep-sea crashes over the past 30 years, only one plane’s black boxes were never recovered.51.What does the author say about the black box?A.It ensure the normal functioning of an airplane.B.The idea for its design comes from a comic book.C.Its ability to ward off disasters is incredible.D.It is an indispensable device on an airplane.52.What information could be found from the black box on the Yemeni airliner?A.Data for analyzing the cause of the crash.B.The total number of passengers on board.C.The scene of the crash and extent of the damage.D.Homing signals sent by the pilot before the crash.53.Why was the black box redesigned in 1965?A.New materials became available by that time.B.Too much space was needed for its installation.C.The early model often got damaged in the crash.D.The early models didn’t provide the needed data.54.Why did the Federal Aviation Authority require the black boxes be painted orange or yellow?A.To distinguish them from the color of the plane.B.To caution people to handle them with care.C.To make them easily identifiable.D.To conform to international standards.55.What do we know about the black boxes from Air France Flight 447?A.There is still a good chance of their being recovered.B.There is an urgent need for them to be reconstructed.C.They have stopped sending homing signals.D.They were destroyed somewhere near Brazil.Part III Dialogue Communication (15 minutes, 15 points, 0.5 fro each)56.It was a wonderful trip. So which city did you like better, Paris or Rome?________ . There were good things and bad things about them.A.It’s hard to sayB.I didn’t get itC.You must be kiddingD.Couldn’t be better57.I’m thinking of going back to school to get another degree.----Sounds Great! ________ .A.It all dependsB.Go for itC.Never mindD.No wonder58.Tom: Mike, our team will play against the Rockets this weekend. I’m sure we will win.Mike: ________ ！A.Good luckB.CheersC.Best wishesD.Congratulations59.A: Well, I do think the rabbit is beautiful, gentle animal which can run very fast.B: ________ .A.So it isB.So is itC.So does itD.So it does60.A: Let’s go to a movie after work, OK?B: ________ .A.Not at all.B.Why not?C.Never mind.D.What of it?61.A: I’m terribly sorry I broke your bicycle?B: ________ .A.That’s rightB.Bad luckC.SorryD.You can forget it62.A: Do you think I could borrow your bicycle?B: ________ .A.How come?B.Take your time.C.Yes, go on.D.Yes, help yourself.63.A: People should stop using their cars and start using public transport. B: ________ . The roads are too crowded as it is.A.All rightB.ExactlyC.Go aheadD.Fine64.A: It’s cloudy outside. Please take an umbrella.B: ________ .A.Yes, take it easyB.Well, it just dependsC.OK, just in caseD.All right, you’re welcome65.A: Michael was late for Mr. Smith’s oral class this morning.B: ________ ? As far as I know, he never came late to class.A.How comeB.So whatC.Why notD.What for66.A: Excuse me, Sir, is the swimming pool open all day?B: ________ .Only from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.A.That’s rightB.Yes, of courseC.You are rightD.Sorry, I’m afraid not67.A: Do you mind my smoking here?B: ________ .A.No, thanksB.No, good ideaC.Yes, pleaseD.Yes, better not68.A: It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me. B: Well, you know what they say, ________ .A.There is no smoke without fireB.Practice makes perfectC.All roads lead to RomeD.No pains, no gains69.A: you know who came yesterday?B: Yao Ming? We had a basketball match.A: ________ . He came and watched the game.A.You guessed it!B.How did you know that?C.Well done!D.That was good news!70.A: Dad! Tom’s broken a glass!B: ________ . Accidents will happen.A.No wayB.Doesn’t matterC.No trouble at allD.Don’t mention it71.W: Since it’s raining so hard, let’s go and see the new exhibitions. M: That’s a good idea. Mary Joh nson is one of my favorite painters.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.At Mary Johnson’s.B.In an exhibition hall.C.At a painter’s studio.D.Outside an art gallery.72.M: I hear the students gave the new teacher an unfair evaluation.W: It depends on which student you are talking about.Q: What does the woman imply?A.The teacher evaluated lacks teaching experience.B.She does not quite agree with what the man said.C.The man had better talk with the students himself.D.New students usually cannot offer a fair evaluation.73.W: It must have taken you a long time to fix up all these book shelves.M: It wasn’t too bad. I got Doris to do some of them.Q: What does the man mean?A.He helped Doris build up the furniture.B.Doris helped him arrange the furniture.C.Doris fixed up some of the bookshelves.D.He was good at assembling bookshelves.74.W: Rod, I hear you’ll be leaving at the end of this month. Is it true?M: Yeah. I’ve been offered a much better position with another firm. I’d be fool to turn it down.Q: why is the man quitting his job?A.He doesn’t got on with the others.B.He doesn’t feel at ease in the firm.C.He has been taken for a fool.D.He has found a better position.75.W: You’ve already finished your apartment?M: I found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.Q: what do we learn from the conversation?A.The man has to get rid of the used furniture.B.The man’s apartment is ready for rent.C.The furniture is covered with lots of dust.D.The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.76.W: Has the mechanic called the bus repairers?M: Not yet. I’ll let you know when he calls.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.The man will give the mechanic a call.B.The woman is waiting for a call.C.The woman is doing some repairs.D.The man knows the mechanic very well.77.W: Just imagine we have to finish reading 300 pages before Monday, how can the professor expect us to do it in such a short time?M: Yeah, but what troubles me is that I can’t find the book in the library or in the university bookstore.Q: What does the man mean?A.He has proved to be a better reader than the woman.B.He has difficulty understanding the book.C.He cannot get access to the assigned book.D.He cannot finish his assignment before the deadline.78.M: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I’d also be happy to pick up anything you need. W: Wow. I don’t like to let anyone else to drive my car. Tell you what, why don’t we go together?Q: What does the woman mean?A.She will drive the man to the super market.B.The man should buy a car of his own.C.The man needn’t go shopping every week.D.She can pick the man up at the grocery store.79.M: Forgive the mess in here. We had a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all brought food.W: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it’s pretty obvious what you’ll be doing most of the day.Q: What does the woman thing the man will do?A.Get more food and drinks.B.Ask his friend to come over.C.Tidy up the place.D.Hold a party.80.W: What time would suit you for the first round talks with John Smith?M: Well, you know my schedule. Other than this Friday, one day is as good as the next. Q: What does the man mean?A.The talks can be held any day except this Friday.B.He could change his schedule to meet John Smith.C.The first-round talks should start as soon as possible.D.The woman should contact John Smith first.81.W: I was so angry yesterday. My biology teacher did not even let me explain whyI missed the field trip. He just wouldn’t let me pass.M: That doesn’t seem fair. I’d feel th at way too if I were you.A.He understands the woman’s feelings.B.He has gone through the similar experience.C.The woman should have gone on the field trip.D.The teacher is just following the regulations.82.M: I really cannot stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he’s going to be at your Christmas party, I just won’t come.W: I’m sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come.Q: What does the woman imply?A.She will meet the man half way.B.She will ask David to talk less.C.She is sorry that the man will not come.D.She has to invite David to the party.83.W: You’re taking a course with Professor Johnson. What’s your impression so far?M: Well, many students can hardly stay awake in his class without first drinking a cup of coffee.Q: What does the man imply?A.Few students understand Prof. Johnson’s lectures.B.Few students meet Prof. Johnson’s requirements.C.Many students find Prof. John’s lectures boring.D.Many students have dropped Prof. Johnson’s class.84.W: Have you ever put a computer together before?M: No, Never. But I think if we follow these instructions exactly, we won’t have much trouble.Q: What are the speakers going to do?A.Check their computer files.B.Make some computations.C.Study a computer program.D.Assemble a computer.85.M: I just received an email from one of my former classmates. I was surprised.I hadn’t heard from him for ages.W: Well, I’ve been out of touch with most of my old friends, only one or two still drop me a line occasionally.Q: What does the woman mean?A.Only true friendship can last long.B.Letter writing is going out of style.C.She keeps regular touch with her classmates.D.She has lost contact with most of her old friends.86.M: If you can make up your mind about the color. I can start on the outside of your house early next week.W: Well, right now I think I want white for the window frames and yellow for the walls , but I’ll let you know tomorrow.Q: Who is the woman talking to?A.A painter.B.A mechanic.C.A porter.D.A carpenter.87.W: Excuse me, do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month?I need to move in next week when my new job starts.M: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars, have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Look for a place near her office.B.Find a new job down the street.C.Make inquiries elsewhere.D.Rent the $600 apartment.。