第一套试题Part I. Vocabulary (20 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.在这部分有20个不完整的句子。

对于每个句子有四种选择标有A，B，C，D.选择最佳答案填空。

6. With the supplies of nurses below __D___, the local government decided to recruit(招募)volunteers.A) acquirements B) assignments C) commitment D) requirements7. Only when one is ___B___ of one’s getting behind is one more likely to catch up.A) critical B) aware C) visual D) effective8. It is better for you to be __A___ about its consequences before you take any action.A) positive B) absolute C) critical D) favorite9. As an ideal __A___ to the spread of SARS, this medicine is now in great demand.A) barrier B) commitment C) challenge D) access10. When her business goes wrong, she tends to __C___ for advice.A) get access to B) come across C) reach out D) speak up26. According to the passage, in most countries _____C____.A) people treat their pets like members of their familiesB) there are special shops that sell clothing for dogs and catsC) animals are in a worse position than human beingsD) pets such as dogs and cats are very popular27. According to the passage, there are ______D_____.A) restaurants for dogs in every city in FranceB) no dogs or cats that wear clothingC) some people who treat their pets far better than they treat their childrenD) many owners of dogs and cats in the United States and Europe28. For many people, pets may have a more practical function because ____A_____.A) cats and dogs can be used to keep away miceB) pets are often useful companions for old peopleC) pets can sometimes be sold to make moneyD) some pets may show loving feelings for their owners.29. In your opinion, which of the following sentences is probably true? DA) Dogs and cats like to wear expensive clothing.B) Many people visit the dog restaurant in France.C) People in every part of the world like to buy fine clothing for their pets.D) In some cases, animals have better food and clothing than people.30. The main idea of this reading passage is: ___C____.A) Dogs enjoy fine restaurantsB) A rich cat can afford to go to any restaurantC) People treat pets in very different ways in different parts of the worldD) It is stupid to have special food and clothing for animals11. He is late again today. I’ll __C__ that he will not be late tomorrow.A) refer to it B) look to him C) see to it D) turn to it12. When a fire__B__ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten priceless paintings werecompletely destroyed.A) broke off B) broke out C) broke down D) broke up13. After the disaster, the truth __C__ us that a healthy habit of living can keep one away fromsometerrible diseases.A) focused upon B) imposed upon C) dawned upon D) leaned upon14. After failing the exams three times, Jack realized that he’d never __D__in English.A) see to it B) attain it C) catch it D) make it15. Susan has not been officially __A__ to Johnson.A) engaged B) occupied C) practiced D) undertaken26. Bionics is a ___C______.A) kind of birdB) science fiction storyC) scienceD) muscle27. While it is not directly stated, the article suggests that _____C______.A) scientists like to appear on TVB) stories on TV could never really happenC) some science fiction stories are based on factsD) only a few animals are worth studying28. Radar is something we need in ____A_____.A) air travelB) hat studyC) TV storiesD) Science research29. On the whole, the article tells about ____B_____.A) how TV shows are madeB) the ways humans have tried to learn from natureC) how to build a mechanical personD) how to make machine parts30. Why do scientists want to study bats? CA) Because they use the bats to catch fish.B) Because bats tell them how tall buildings are.C) Because bats have an excellent radar system.D) Because bats are helpful in people's daily life.1. It is not polite to __C__ a speaker with frequent questions.A) interpret B) intervene C) interrupt D) interfere2. Their daughter often turns a deaf ear to their inquiries, so they sometimes have to __C__ answers from her.A) interrupt B) exchange C) squeeze D) exit36. Why did Elizabeth say to her father, “But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead”? CA. He was driving at great speed.B. He was running across the street.C. He didn't have his safety belt on.D. He didn't take his medicine on time.37. The reason father was in a hurry to get home was that he ____C___.A. wasn't feeling very wellB. hated to drive in the darkC. wanted to take some exerciseD. didn't want to be caught by the people38. According to the text, to be “thrown clear" of a serious accident is very dangerous because you____B___.A. may be knocked down by other carsB. may get serious hurt thrown out of the carC. may find it impossible to get away from the seatD. may get caught in the car door39. Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe ___A____.A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accidentB. they will be unable to think clearly in an accidentC. they will be caught when help comesD. cars catch fire easily40. What is the advice given in the test? CA. Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.B. Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.C. Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.D. Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt.3. Her achievement was more _____ in that she had come from such a remote area.A) popular B) famous C) remarkable D) understandable4. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, ____ obtaining water is not the least. CA) for which B) to which C) of which D) in which5. There may be a(n) ____ of truth in this idea, disagreeable though it may seem. AA) element B) factor C) advantage D) concept26. What is the most proper comment on Irving? BA) His works were very popular in England and the United States.B) He was respected by many fellow writers.C) His works were of popularity and high quality.D) He is a gentleman.27. According to Thackery’s description, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?BA) Irving tried to show elegance in society.B) Irving’s parents were not aristocratic (贵族的).C) Irving’s social grace were unusual.D) Irving was equal to Europeans of refinement.28. Why is it unusual that Irving was granted an honorary degree from Oxford? CA) Because his degree was honorary, rather than earned.B) Because he was not so successful as his fellow writers.C) Because he was from America which was a country with young history and less culture.D) Because Oxford was a famous university in England.29. What is true about Irving’s background? AA) His background had provided little to explain his literary achievement.B) He spent very little time working as a lawyer.C) As a gifted child, he had received good education.D) He never went to social gatherings and the theatre.30. The tone of the author can be said to be C .A) seriousB) mildC) friendlyD) appreciativePassage 2There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human beings. In some cases, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perhaps better. In the United States and Europe, there are special shops that sell clothing and food for cats and dogs.In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for big markets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in a small town in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. The dogs choose from a variety of dishes on the menu.Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and comfort. People treat their pets in a more practical way. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Owners have some loving feelings for their pets, but they do not see them as equal to family members. In most places in the world, there isn't any special clothing or fine food for animals. There aren't any special restaurants for dogs.Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.在世界不同地区的宠物有不同的想法。