雅思入学测试笔试试卷Vocabulary IChoose the most suitable answer to complete the following sentences.1 It was not a serious accident; the car needs only some ________ repairs.A majorB secondaryC minorD primary2 With the population explosion, scientists will have to ________ new methods of increasing theworld’s food supply.A lead toB carry outC come up withD stick to3 The airplane arrived one hour behind ________.A timetableB planC dateD schedule4 Television keeps us informed about ________ events and the latest developments in scienceand politics.A currentB fashionableC brand-newD previous5 At the beginning of this semester, our history professor ________ a list of books for us toread.A singled outB fished outC passed outD made out6 The police investigation discovered that three young men were ________ in the armed robbery.A caughtB involvedC connectedD tightened7 Only guests of the hotel enjoy the ________ of using the private beach.A privilegeB possibilityC favorD advantage8 The ________ power in this town has been decreasing because most young people have leftfor the bigger cities in the country.A shoppingB purchasingC enduringD spending9 I received a ________ parcel yesterday and I am still wondering who may have sent it.A sincereB dullC complicatedD mysterious10 It is the boy’s laziness that ________ his failure in the exams.A resulted fromB brought inC resulted inD led into11 At the conference he expressed some personal views which later brought him into ________with the party leadership.A actionB crisisC conflictD power12 Don’t ________ to let me know if there is anything I can do for you.A rejectB preventC hesitateD refuse13 Unfortunately, very few sheep ________ the severe winter last year.A survivedB enduredC spentD remained alive14 They discussed the problem three times, but could come to no ________.A endB conclusionC resultD judgment15 No one has yet succeeded in explaining the ________ of how life began.A problemB causeC puzzleD logicVocabulary IIChoose the one that is closest in meaning to the underlined part.16 Living on an isolated farm, they have not seen anybody for weeks on end.A in the endB continuouslyC off and onD endlessly17 He claimed that he could create live fish out of chemicals.A assertedB demandedC disagreedD thought18 That way of speaking is peculiar to people in this part of the country.A strange toB odd toC characteristic ofD particular about19 Mrs. Jones identified the suspect by the scar on his face.A recognizedB found outC discoveredD coincided20 What he is after is neither money nor fame, but the satisfactions of seeing his students grow up into useful builders of the society.A in pursuit ofB looking afterC trying to doD advocating21 Foreigners can change their money into the local currency at this bank.A transformB alterC varyD convert22 Do you really think that he is justified in receiving kickbacks in business dealings?A has good reasons forB is inexcusable inC is privileged toD has legal protection in23 The company wanted to close down the railway line, but the local residents objected.A rejectedB opposedC disregardedD defied24 Improved consumer confidence is crucial to an economic recovery.A of little importanceB of critical importanceC necessaryD unnecessary25 We won the contract, but only through a lot of tough negotiations.A violentB uncompromisingC roughD hardeningReading Passage 1Welcome to Australia!Essential Information for TravelersThe Great OutdoorsAustralia is the world’s oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the world’s oldest cultures.In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Many parks have information centers offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it – for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment.Banks and money mattersBanks are generally open between 9.30 and4.00pm on Monday to Thursday and 9.30 and5.00pm on Friday. Foreign currency or traveller’s cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports.The SunTake care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt.For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear: ●broad brimmed hat●shirt with collar and sleeves●sun screen with high protection factor SwimmingWe have so many beautiful places to swim –beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks.●Many of our waters are safe for swimming,but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the water.●Most of our popular ocean beaches havepatrols with lifesaving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.●If there are no flags and no lifeguards onthe beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim.Staying safe on the roads●Australians drive on the LEFT hand sideof the road.●For safety, everyone in the car, includingchildren, must wear a seatbelt.●Motorcyclists and bicyclists are requiredto wear a helmet.●Watch out for native animals crossing theroads, especially at night. Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen.Have a wonderful time in Australia!Read the leaflet above and look at the statements below.Write:26 You are asked to take care of the fragile Australian environment. __________27 You can always change money at the hotels. __________28 You run the greatest risk of sunburn at the beach. __________29 You can only swim if there are lifeguards on the beach. __________30 Many native animals are killed on the roads at night. __________31 It is illegal to ride a bicycle without wearing a helmet. __________ Reading Passage 2UNIVERSITY SERVICESEssential information for studentsFor many courses in the University, the majority of your marks will be based on your written work. It is essential that you develop your skills as a writer for the different disciplines in which you study. Most departments offer advice and guidelines on how to present your written assignments butyou should beaware that the requirementsmay vary from one department to another.There are two formal examination periods each year: first semester period beginning in June and the second semester period beginning in November. Additionally, individual departments may examine at other times and by various methods such as “ta ke-home” exams, assignments, oral and practical work, and so on.If you feel your performance in an examination has been adversely affected by illness or misadventure, you should talk to the course Co-ordinator in your department andcomplete an appropriate form. Eachcase isThe University has arrangements with universities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. The schemes are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students and allow you to complete a semester or a year of your degree overseas. The results you gain are credited towards your degree at this university. This offers an exciting and challenging way of broadening your horizons and enriching your academic experience in a different environment andculture.Youth Allowance may be available to full-time students. Reimbursements of travel costs may also be available in some cases. Postgraduate research funds are offered for full-time study towards Masters by Research or PhD degrees. Theseare competitive and the closing date for applications is 31 October in the year prior to the one for which the funds are sought.Your student card, obtained on completion of enrolment, is proof that you are enrolled. Please take special care of it and carry it with you when you’re at the university. You may be asked to show it to staff at any time. This card is also your discount card and access card for the Students’ Union as well as allowing youaccess to the library.The Union provides opportunities for a wide range of activities, from the production of films and plays, to concerts and magazines, and even art and photo exhibitions. If you have a creative idea in mind, pick up a form ACCESS on Level 3, Wandsworth Building.Reading Passage 2 has six paragraphs A ~ F.From the list of headings below choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph.32 Paragraph B ________33 Paragraph C ________34 Paragraph D ________ 35 Paragraph E ________36 Paragraph F ________37 Paragraph G ________Rearrange the words below to make a sentence. (连词成句)38 mistakenly, Medicare, long-term chronic care, many people, believe, that, covers39 economic recession, Australia, has, experienced, unemployed, many people, making, a,serious40 exercise, steady and regular, beneficial, is, very。