Vocabulary1 The password will prevent others from tinkering ____ your dataA onB toC withD at2 McDonald refused to elaborate ____ his reasons for resigning.A atB onC toD about3 The ____ for employment in the technology sector sre especially good right now.A prosperityB prosperousC prophecyD prospects4 Experts agreed that it was a truly _____ performanceA sensationalB senseC sensibleD sensitive5 The _____ of the economy is still uncertainA sightB viewC outlookD vision6 The roads were ____ with mud and rainwater.A awashB washingC washedD wash7 Think twice before you _____A springB leapC jumpD hip8 He left a ____ of muddy footprintsA trackB traceC printD trail9 Terri keeps ____ into tears for no reasonA burstingB outburstC breakingD outbreak10 They continue to fight in the face of ____A adversityB adverseC adviseD adversary11_____ the severe cold, tourism was ______ full swing.A.Though.....onB. Despite.......onC. Though.....inD. Despite.......in12 In general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the ______ concern of state governments.A.extinctB. excludingC. ExcessiveD. Exclusive13 They climbed to the top of the hill _______ they could get a bird’s eye view of the city.A.For fear thatB. In order toC. In caseD. As a result14He found Irene _____ at the piano with her hands on the keys.A.SeatingB. SeatedC. SeatD. To seat15Noise pollution generally receives less attention than _____ air pollution.A.DoesB. It doesC. ReceivesD. It does over16Working under the new expert who always encourages creativity in young people, we have been _____ with better ideas in test design.ing downB. Coming outC. Coming alongD. Coming up17Label on a bottle of medicine: It is dangerous to exceed the stated_______ .A.DropsB. MeasureC. DoseD. Limit18Get him to sign the contract before he has second _____ .A.PlansB. ThoughtsC. IntentionsD. Ideas19It was difficult to ______ a date which was convenient for everyone. A.Decide B. Arrange C. Organize D. Provide20The poem is difficult to understand because it contains so many ______ references.A.ObscureB. AcuteC. NotableD. Objective Answers:1~5 C B D A C 6~10 A B D A A11~15 D D B B A 16~20 D C B B AReading ComprehensionText 1On July 4, 1776, a secret meeting of insurgent colonists in America passed the Declaration of Independence. War against the British had already been going on for over a year, so the declaration came as the climax of years of stormy events in America.The impetus for the American Revolution was the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which ended the struggle between the British and French for control over North America. Since the colonists were no longer frightened by the French, they ceased to rely upon the British for protection and were not as submissive as they were formerly. On the other hand, the British regarded the colonies as a source of revenue andbegan to impose unfair taxes upon them. The Sugar Act in 1764 and the Stamp Act in 1765 were so eagerly opposed by discontented colonists that rioting broke out. The Stamp Act was repealed in 1766 as a result of the riots.The British continued their policy of taxation without collaboration with their once obedient subjects. The Townshend Acts (a series of taxes on glass, lead, paper and tea) created such disgust that the citizens of Boston attacked British soldiers who fired upon them. A new tea tax in 1773 again consolidated Boston residents’ disagreement. About fifty men disguised as Indians boarded British ships and got rid of their cargo of tea in protest against the tea tax. That was the famous Boston Tea Party. In reprisal, the British abolished the Bostonians’right to self-rule, and by passing what were referred to as Intolerable Acts in Boston, they infuriated all of the colonies and caused them to unite in protest.Representatives from twelve colonies gathered in Philadelphia in 1774 to plan a stratagem to avoid British interference in trade and to protest the infamy of taxation without representation. The British responded that the colonies were in rebellion, and, since nothing would soothe either side, both sides prepared for war.1.According to the passage, the first violent protest against the British was made in_______A. 1776B. 1765C. 1770D. 17732.We are told that the colonists did not need the British after the Treaty of Paris, because the former_______A.Were independentB.B. Didn’t like to pay taxesC. Made a treaty with the FrenchD. Didn’t need protection from an enemy3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.About 15 men disguised as Indians boarded British ships.B.The impetus of the American Revolution was the Treaty of Paris in 1776.C.The Stamp Act in 1764 was opposed by discontented colonists.D.A new tea tax in 1773 again consolidated Boston residents’disagreement.4. What did the colonists gather in Philadelphia to do?A. Wrote the Declaration of IndependenceB. Rid a ship of its cargoC. Rioted as a result of the Stamp ActD. Created a plan to avoid British interference in trade.5. The best title for this passage is _______.A.The American RevolutionB.The Temperament of the ColonistsC.The Causes of the American RevolutionD.The Effects of the American RevolutionText 2The invention of the snow house by the Eskimo was one of the greatest triumphs over environment that man has ever accomplished.In the Arctic Circle, it is not that people lack ability or industry, but the surroundings restrict constructive effort to the barest necessities of existence.Agriculture is impossible all along the thousands of miles of the north shore. The only wood is such as drifts in. Other than this driftwood, the only available building materials are snow, ice, stone and bones of animals. All of these have been used for dwellings and storage places, differing in various tribes according to the requirements and skill of the workers.The lack of necessary timbers to build walls and span wide spaces is probably one reason why these tribes construct their houses at least partly beneath the surface of the ground. This device also makes the houses more impervious to the cold. Most of us are inclined to think that the Eskimo lives always in an igloo or snow house. This is not entirely true. After the long cold winter, the family is very apt to move, when the weather permits, into a tent of sealskin. The actual construction of such tents is similar to that used by other, more southerly tribes.The snow house, however, is an interesting and unique habitation.Our summer campers will not build with snow, but the ingeniousness of the art is worth recording, and some of our winter camps in the mountains might try to make snow houses.It is essential that the snow itself be of the right kind. It must be taken from a bank formed by a single storm, or the blocks will break when cut. The snow must be very fine-grained but not too hard to be cut with a snow knife.As Point Barrow, Alaska, houses of snow are used only temporarily; for example, at the hunting grounds on the rivers, and occasionally by visitors at the village who prefer having their own quarters. These houses are not built in the dome or beehive shape. The walls are made of blocks of snow, high enough so that a person can stand up inside the rooms.Outside at the south end, a low, narrow, covered passage of snow leads to a low door. Above this is a window made of seal entrails. The door of the house is protected by a curtain of canvas. At the other end, the floor is raised into a kind of settee on which are laid boards and skins. 6.According to the author, the building of the snow house was necessary because of _______A.The inhabitants’ lack of ability and industryB.The extreme cold temperaturesC.The large expense involved in shipping raw materials to the Arctic Circle.D.The surroundings, which restrict any building to what is essential7.Which of the following is NOT commonly available for building houses in the Arctic Circle.A.StoneB. Animal bonesC. TimberD. Snow and ice8.After the long winter, the Eskimo family is likely to__________A. Move into a sealskin tentB. Build an underground dwellingC. Continue living in the snow houseD. Move to town and live in a regular house9.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. The construction of a sealskin tent is similar to that used by other tribes who live in more southern regionB. The snow house is an interesting, unique and ingenious habitationC. Snow houses are built partly below the surface of the ground to make the house warmer.D. The window of a snow house is made of thin sealskin.10.The author’s attitude toward the invention of snow houses by Eskimo is ________A. ImpartialB. AdmiringC. SympatheticD. CriticalText 3Almost all of us have heard about General Motors trying to sell their Nova model in Latin America and finding out that “ no va” in Spanish literally means “ it doesn’t go”. And of course, there was the famous first try of Coca Cola in China, when the translation of soft drink’s name read “bite the wax tadpole”.But cultural awareness in marketing is a lot more than careful translation. There are subtleties and nuances to every culture, and there are just plain taboos. Although most people wouldn’t be able to list the rules of their own culture, they certainly know when those rules are violated. Our own culture tends to be “invisible” to us, while differences we run into when abroad strike as strange, funny or exotic. So how much more difficult is it to discern the unwritten rules of another country?There is still no substitute for a visit to the target market. When in a foreign place, you’ll undoubtedly become aware of different aesthetics. What flowers, which colors, are used to attract buyers there? Foods you find unpalatable and decorations you find garish have completely different effects on the natives. Your hosts might ask seemingly rude questions such as “How old are you?”and “How much money do you make?” Meals, schedules, transportation, and personal conveniences can’t be taken for granted. Prices for the simplest purchases are subject to negotiation. You haven’t figured out all the small coins, and you don’tunderstand anyone’s name. And it just doesn’t smell like home.11 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of following sentence from the paragraph. “Cultural awareness in marketing is a lot more than careful translation.”A Cultural awareness in marketing is virtually equivalent to careful translation.B Careful translation is a fundamental component of cultural awarenessC Cultural awareness in marketing goes beyond mere translation.D Cultural awareness is more easily developed than is careful translation.12 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of following sentence from the paragraph. “Our own cultural tends to be “invisible” to us, while differences we run into when abroad strike as strange, funny or exotic.”A We usually don’t notice things in our culture, but we are prone to think things in foreign settings are strange, interesting or exotic.B We may not be aware of our own culture whereas foreign cultures may suddenly attract our attentionC Our own culture is intangible to us, but other cultures appear to be eye-catchingD It’s unnecessary for us to notice our own culture, but it is important to study other strange, funny or exotic cultures.13 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of followingsentence from the paragraph. “Prices for the simplest purchases are subject to negotiation.”A It’s easy for people to agree on prices for small items.B Even prices for the simplest purchases tend to fluctuate.C People can also bargain over prices for the simplest purchases.D Prices for the simplest purchases are a constant topic among people14 The example of “the first try of Coca Cola in China” reflected:A Translation of the product is less important.B Translation of the product is not important.C Cultural awareness in marketing is a lot more important.D Cultural awareness in marketing is less important.15 “subtleties and nuances” in paragraph 2 means:A elegance and graceB similarities and samenessC a very slight, hardly noticeable variationsD a very slight, hardly noticeable differenceAnswers:1~5 B D D D C 6~10 D C A D B 11~15 C A C C DWord BankA wolf gives out a deep chesty bawl in the valley one night. It1) _____from rimrock to rimrock. Every living thing 2) _____ the call.Although it has different 3) _____ meanings to different animals, it is only mountains that can listen 4)_____ to the call, because it has lived lone enough. Those who can’t 5) _____ the hidden meaning of the howl can still sense the wolves’ 6)_____ through their tracks, sights or sounds.7) _____ the fact is, I believe that the mountains have a secret opinion about the wolves.This 8) _____ on this score dates 9)_____ the day when I witnessed a wolf die. We thought we saw a doe when we were eating lunch on a high rimrock. When we realized that it was a wolf and there were still a half dozen others, we 10) _____ at them out of excitement and 11) _____ . At that time, I thought I helped the hunters, 12) _____, when I saw the green fire die in the wolf’s eyes, I found I might be wrong.Since then, I have seen the 13) _____ of wolves state 14)_____ state, which eventually lead to nearly 15)_____ mountains. The same is true to16) _____ the herd to fit the range. All creatures in the valley 17) _____ each other, and they should be kept 18)_____ balance. If one link breaks down, it might cause dramatic change to others. We all 19) _____ for safety, prosperity, comfort, long life, and dullness, but too much safety to 20)_____ only danger in the long run.Answers:1 echoes2 pays heed to3 hidden4 objectively5 decipher6 presence7 Whatever8 conviction9 from 10 shot 11 trigger-itch 12however13 slaughter 14 after 15 bare 16 trim17 are connected to 18 in 19 strive 20 yieldWriting：Academic Dishonesty on CampusRecent surveys show that a lot of college students download papers from the Internet to save the trouble of doing the assignments. This kind of academic dishonesty does harm to the students.要求写三段：第一段：明确陈述你的观点第二段：详细说明原因第三段：给出结论Oral English：1 Give some examples to Chinese taboos2 Suppose you have been asked to talk about “Doing business in China”to a group of foreign business people. What tips on doing business in China would you include in your speech?3 Why should we preserve biodiversity? What benefits can it bring about to human beings?4 Do you think it possible to strike a balance between ecological sustainability and the developmental needs of people?5 “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone”Do you agree with the saying? Why or why not?6 “For real beauty is as much an affair of the inner as of the outer self.”Do you accept his idea? Support your answers with examples.7 “The more you use the Web, the more you have to fight to stay focused on long pieces of writing.”Do you have such problem? How you will cope with the problem?8 As you can see, the human race has made great strides in science and technology, which has dramatically changed our daily lives. In your opinion, do you think science and technology is an angel or a monster? Use examples to illustrate your point.9 Have you had the experience of going through a very difficult situation and coming out as a better person? Or do you know someone who has experienced this?10 What should be the role of schooling in one’s education?。