I.Vocabulary and Structure：Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)Example: The old couple_________at last in finding a flat to rent.A.managedB.didC.finishedD.succeededThe sentence should read, "The old couple succeeded at last in finding a flat to rent." Therefore, you should choose D.1．It has been a terrible year in_________of business.A.wordsB.termsC.speechD.opinion2．They enjoyed _________a ride on horseback and spent the day in the mountains.A.to takeB.tookC.takingD.take3．He said he would prefer to read_________.A.rather than to go to the cinemaB.rather than go to the cinemaC.more than to go to the cinemaD.more than go to the cinema4．I have been waiting for him for the last twenty minutes, but he hasn't_________yet.A.shown offB.shown upC.shown throughD.shown around5．Hold the ladder_________while I stand on it, or I'll fall off.A.stuckB.steadyC.smoothD.slow6．A number of occupations_________the rise are lawyers, computer analysts and psychologists.A.atB.onC.inD.by7．She made up her_________to start her own company.A.brainB.mindC.ideaD.thought8．I have heard both teachers and students_________well of him.A.to speakB.spokenC.to have spokenD.speak9．_________, he knew nothing about it.A.As matter of factB.As a matter of factC.In a factD.As a fact10．Ever since Picasso's painting went on exhibit, there_________ large crowds at the museum every day.A.have beenB.has beenC.are beingD.isII.Situational Dialogues：Directions: Choose A, B or C to complete each conversation, using the sentences below. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)Example:- Oh, look. Joni Mitchell is in town.- ________.- What? She's one of the greatest folk singers in the world!1. Who's that? I've never heard of her.2. Sure, I'm in town.3. Yes, I'm glad she's coming.Answer A is correct because the conversation should read,"- Oh, look. Joni Mitchell is in town.- Who's that? I've never heard of her.- What? She's one of the greatest folk singers in the world!"11．– I hear you've been to Tokyo.–_________.A.Yes. I've gone there many times.B.No. I enjoyed it a lot.C. Yes. I went there last month.12．– Hello, Chris? This is Lee. _________.–Oh, that's O.K. I was just setting the table.A.What are we going to have for dinner?B.I hope I'm not calling at dinner time.C.Jane invites us over for dinner tonight.13．– How about joining us? It is really a wonderful feeling.–_________.A.Well, I was planning to work on Saturday. But I change my mind now.B.Great! It doesn't sound like that great when I was there last time.C.Really? I thought the steak was terrible.14．– Do you know what time it is?–_________.A.It's time to have our lunch.B.It's half past twelve. We have to leave here now.C.What do you want to do by asking that?15．– How was your day? Did you do anything special?—_________.A.I don't have something special.B.It's hard to say. What about going out for a walk?C.No, nothing special.16．– I've got 2 tickets for the match. Would you like to go with me?–_________.A.How about the match last night?B.The match must be exciting.C.Why not? Let's go together.17．– I've started my own computer company.–_________.A.No kidding! Congratulations!B.If I had the money, I'd buy itC.Could you tell me who owns it?18．– Have you heard of that? Betty is still working in that factory.–_________.A.Are you free for diner tonight?B.Betty has more energy than I do.C.You're kidding? For forty years? In the same factory?19．– Do you know of any restaurants around here?– There are a lot. Do you have anything special in mind?–_________.A. We don't know much about the restaurants here.B. Someplace reasonable and clean.C.I know the seafood one is very good.20．– Any plans for the weekend?—_________.A.It depends on the weather.B.What would you like for dinner?C.I went to Beijing last week.III.Close Test：Directions: For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)Geography is the study of the relationship between people and the land. Geographers compare and contrast21places on the earth. But they also go beyond the individual places and consider the earth as a 22, The word geography comes from two Greek words, ge, the Greek word for ―earth‖ and graphein, 23means ―to write‖, the English word Geography means ―to describe the earth‖. Some geography books focus on a small area 24 a town or city. Others deal with a state, a region, a nation, or an entire continent. Many geography books deal with the whole earth. Another 25to divide the study of geography is to distinguish between physical geography and cultural geography. The former focuses on the natural world; the 26starts with human beings and studies how human beings and their environment act 27each other. But when geography is considered as a single subject, neither branch can neglect the other.A geographer might be described 28one who observes, records, and explains the differences between places.If places 29alike, there would be little need for geographers.We know, however, that no two places are exactly the same. Geography, 30is a point of view, a special way of looking at places.21. A.similar B.various C.distant D.famous22. A.whole B.unit C.part D.total23. A.what B.that C.which D.it24. A.outside B.except C.as D.like25. A.way B.means C.habit D.technique26. A.second ter C.next tter27. A.upon B.for C.as D.to28. A.for B.to C.as D.by29. A.being B.are C.be D.were30. A.still B.then C.nevertheless D.moreoverIV. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers marked A, B, C and D. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)Questions 31~35 are based on the Passage 1.Passage 1Learning a foreign language is not a matter of reading some grammar rules and memorizing （牢记、记忆）some vocabulary words—although those are important activities not to be ignored. Acquiring a language is learning a skill, not a body of information. It's as much like learning to swim or ride a bike as it is like learning about the Second World War. That is, you must not only understand the ideas and concepts, have information at hand, but also make your body accustomed to using that information in physical activity: in this case the physical activity involved is speaking, listening, writing and reading.You need, then, not only to memorize and understand, but also to practice!Here are a few brief suggestions on effective practice/study techniques.1. Make your mouth or hand do what your mind is learning. Study out loud. Do go to the lab and work on the tapes. Study with a friend, thus involving yourself in speaking and listening. Try to write sentences or a short paragraph using the skills you have practiced orally.2. Study day by day. You cannot get by in a foreign language course by cramming (临时抱佛脚) at the last minute. You may be able to "learn" vocabulary items that way, but you cannot teach your mouth to use them in sentences.3. Occasionally go back and review "old" topics and vocabulary. Language learning is cumulative (积累的). You learn new skills on the basis of old ones. The more you "recycle"（循环）familiar information and skills, the better you will be able to absorb new ones.4. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Self-consciousness (自我意识) can be a mighty obstacle to learning a language. Perhaps part of the reason small children readily acquire languages is that they are not afraid of making mistakes.31. The first paragraph of the passage is to emphasize that.A. memorizing vocabulary words is necessary in language learningB.learning to swim is quite similar to learning about the Second World WarC.understanding the ideas and concepts is more important than anything elsenguage learning is a process of acquiring different language skills32. One of the advantages of studying with a friend is that.A.it makes one talk in a particular languageB.it strengthens the friendship between two friendsC.friends can share tapes or other learning materialsD.one studies better in a friendly atmosphere33. Cramming should be avoided while learning a language because.A.it is of little use to study without a clear purposeB.nothing can be learnt through crammingC.anything learnt that way can hardly be put into useD.one may not find enough time to use at the last minute34. The purpose of reviewing old topics is.A. to build up a good foundation for new skillsB.to appreciate the good ideas contained in themC.to throw away the old, useless informationD.to avoid making mistakes in the future35.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Why Children Are Capable of Learning a Language Better Than Grown-upsB.A Few Brief Suggestions on Studying a Foreign LanguageC.Why Learning a Foreign Language Is More Difficult Than Anything ElseD.An Introduction to Language Teaching and LearningQuestions 36~40 are based on the Passage 2.Passage 2Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become "computer-literate." But not all experts agree that this is a good idea. One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees is David Tebbutt, the founder of Computertown UK.Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer, David does not see it that way. He says that Computertown UK was formed for just the opposite reason, to bring computers to people and make them ―people-literate." David Tebbutt thinks Computertowns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he insists there is an important difference between the two; the clubs are for people who have some computer knowledge already. This frightens away non-experts, who are happier going to Computertowns where there are computers for them to experiment on. With experts to encourage them and answer any questions they have, they are not told what to do. They find out. The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers, but have to be able to answer all questions people ask. People don't have to learn computer terms, but the experts have to explain in plain language. The computers are becoming "people-literate."36. Which of the following is David Tebbutt's idea on the relationship between people and computers?A. Computer learning should be made easier.B.There should be more computer clubs for experts.C.People should work harder to master computer use.puters should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.37. We can infer from the text that "computer-literate" means.A.being able to afford a computerB.being able to write computer programsC.working with the computer and finding out its valueD.understanding the computer and knowing how to use it38. The underlined word "it" in the second paragraph refers to the idea that Computertowns .A.help to set up more computer clubsB.bring people to learn to use computersC.bring more experts to work togetherD.help to sell computers to the public39. David Tebbutt started Computertown UK with the purpose of.A.making better use of computer expertsB.improving computer programsC.increasing computer salesD.popularizing computers40. Which of the following is NOT true?.A.Many people think that Computertown UK is a good way to bring people closer to the computer.puter clubs are for those computer-literate people.C.Everyone think people should be ―computer-literate.‖D.The computer experts have to be able to answer all questions in plain language.V. TranslationDirections:Put each of the following sentences into English or Chinese, using the word(s) given in the bracket if any. Write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)41. To tell the truth, we don't really have much in common, but we get along really well.42. Although there is no cure for the common cold, doctors believe that vitamins can help prevent them.43. Whether you come through the front door, or sail right up to the deck, you'll enjoy this wonderful restaurant, where the fish and other seafood are fresh and truly a treasure.44.如果你能把你的成就大致列一个提纲，会对你很有帮助，然后练习在镜子前、朋友面前或录象机前大声地讲话。