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　　I.Vocabulary&grammar25’

 

　　1.The children will not be allowed to go with us if they don’t __________themselves better.

 

　　A.direct 

 

　　B.declare

 

　　C.behave

 

　　D.conduct

 

　　2.They __________us to a swimming contest.

 

　　A.invaded

 

　　B.appealed

 

　　C.challenged D.charged.

 

　　3.This ____________show that Hilary Wilson has completed the school-work of the eighth grade

 

　　A.qualification

 

　　B.certificate

 

　　C.reputation D.identification

 

　　4.She wants to know whether the measures to be taken have been ___________.

 

　　A.agreed for

 

　　B.agreed with

 

　　C.agreed upon D.agreed over

 

　　5.___________what you have told me,I will say that I believe you are innocent.

 

　　A.In the light of

 

　　B.In the course of

 

　　C.In line with

 

　　D.With the exception of

 

　　6.To carry out the plan successfully,we have to get well prepared __________.

 

　　A.in detail

 

　　B.in turn

 

　　C.in advance D.in force

 

　　7.People in some parts of the world often take their water for _____.They use as much water as theywish.

 

　　A.granted

 

　　B.sure

 

　　C.certain

 

　　D.pleasure

 

　　8.Mary __________all foolish comments and kept on working.

 

　　A.excluded

 

　　B.ignored

 

　　C.denied D.discharged

 

　　9.During the election period,a big strike ___________in all major cities of the country.

 

　　A.broke down

 

　　B.broke up

 

　　C.broke out

 

　　D.broke off

 

　　10.Neither Tom nor Jane _______this kind of films,so they left the cinema half an hour before it finished.

 

　　A.cared of

 

　　B.cared for C.took care

 

　　D.took care of

 

　　11.We have been told that under no circumstances _______ the telephone in the office for personal affairs.

 

　　A)may we use B)we may use C)we could use D)did we use

 

　　12.The movies star as well as a lot of fans ____ photographed a lot by TV stations and newspapers.

 

　　A)were B)was C)had D)has

 

　　13.The growth of part-time and flexible working patterns,and of training and retraining schemes,_______more women to take advantage of employment opportunities.

 

　　A)have allowed B)allow C)allowing D)allows

 

　　14..In fact,Peter would rather have left for San Francisco than________in New York.

 

　　A)to stay B)stayed C)staying D)having stayed

 

　　15.Every boy and girl must have ____ uniform neatly kept.

 

　　A)his B)her C)their D)them

 

　　16.._______ evidence that language-acquiring ability must be stimulated.

 

　　A)It being B)It is C)There is D)There being

 

　　17.You cannot be _______ careful when you drive a car.

 

　　A)very B)so C)too D)enough

 

　　18.Contrast may make something appear more beautiful than it is when ____ alone.

 

　　A)seen B)is seen C)to be seen D)having been seen

 

　　19.When I try to understand _______ that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect,it seems to me that there are two causes.

 

　　A)why it does B)what it does C)what it is D)why it is

 

　　20.Americans eat _______ as they actually need every day.

 

　　A)twice as much protein B)protein as much twice

 

　　C)twice protein as much D)protein as twice much

 

　　21.Beethoven is my favorite musician.I regard him as _____ other musicians.

 

　　A)superior to B)more superior than C)more superior to D)superior than

 

　　22.Investigators agreed that passengers on the airliner ______________ at the very moment of the crash.

 

　　A)should have died B)must be dying C)must have died D)ought to die

 

　　23.My train arrives in New York at eight o'clock tonight.The plane I would like to take from there__________ by then.

 

　　A)would leave B)will have left C)has left D)had left

 

　　24._____ men have learned much from the behavior of animals is barely new.

 

　　A)That B)Those C)What D)Whether

 

　　25.Who would you rather ________ with you,George or me?

 

　　A)going B)to go C)have gone D)went

 

　　II.Reading comprehension 45’

 

　　Passage1.

 

　　Another cultural aspect of nonverbal communication is one that you might not think about:space.

 

　　Every person perceives himself to have a sort of invisible shield surrounding his physical body.When someone comes too close,he feels uncomfortable.When he bumps onto someone,he feels obligated to apologize.But the size of a person's"comfort zone"depends on his cultural ethnic origin.For example,in casual conversation,many Americans stand about for feet apart.In other words,they like to keep each other"at arm's length".People in Latin or Arab cultures,in contrast,stand very close to each other,and touch each other often.If someone from one of those cultures stands too close to an American while in conversation,the American may feel uncomfortable and back away.

 

　　When American are talking,they expect others to respond to what they are saying.To Americans,polite conversationalists empathize by displaying expressions of excitement or disgust,shock or sadness.

 

　　People with a"Poker face”,whose emotions are hidden by a deadpan expression,are looked upon with suspicion.Americans also indicate their attentiveness in a conversation by raising their eyebrows,nodding,smiling politely and maintaining good eye contact.Whereas some cultures view direct eye contact as impolite or threatening,Americans see it as a sign of genuineness and honesty.If a person doesn't look you in the eye,American might say,you should question his motives---or assume that he doesn't like you.Yet with all the concern for eye contact,Americans still consider staring---especially at strangers-to be rude.

 

　　26.What did the author probably talk about immediately prior to this passage?

 

　　A.verbal communication

 

　　B.the reasons why people should think about space

 

　　C.the relationship between communication and space

 

　　D.some other cultural aspects of nonverbal communication

 

　　27.The distance people keep to each other while talking is closely related with their_______

 

　　A.origin

 

　　B.custom

 

　　C.culture

 

　　D.nationality

 

　　28.When an Italian talks to an Arabian on casual occasions,_______.

 

　　A.he stands about four feet away

 

　　B.“comfort zone”does not exist

 

　　C.communication barriers may emerge

 

　　D.keeping close enough is preferred

 

　　29.A"poker face?"(Line 3,Para 2)refers to a face which is_______.

 

　　A.expressionless

 

　　B.suspicious

 

　　C.attentive

 

　　D.emotional

 

　　30.In a friends'conversation,Americans see it as sincere and truthful to_______.

 

　　A.hide emotions with a deadpan expression

 

　　B.maintain direct eye contact

 

　　C.display excitement or disgust,shock or sadness

 

　　D.raise their eyebrows,nod and smile politely

 

　　Passage 2

 

　　After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994,earthquake scientists had good news to report:The damage and death toll(死亡人数)could have been much worse.More than 60 people died in this earthquake.By comparison,an earthquake of similar intensity that shook America in 1988 claimed 25,000 victims.

 

　　Injuries and deaths were relatively less in Los Angeles because the quake occurred at 4:31 a.m.on a holiday,when traffic was light on the city's highways.In addition,changes made to the construction codes in Los Angeles during the last 20 years have strengthened the city's buildings and highways,making them more resistant to quakes.

 

　　Despite the good news,civil engineers aren't resting on their successes.Pinned to their drawing boards are blueprints for improved quake-resistant buildings.The new designs should offer even greater security to cities where earthquakes often take place.

 

　　In the past,making structures quake-resistant meant firm yet flexible materials,such as steel and wood,that bend without breaking.Later,people tried to lift a building off its foundation,and insert rubber and steel between the building and its foundation to reduce the impact of ground vibrations(振动).The most recent designs give buildings brains as well as concrete and steel supports.Called smart buildings,the structures respond like living organisms to an earthquake's vibrations.When the ground shakes and the building tips forward,the computer would force the building to shift in the opposite direction.

 

　　The new smart structures could be very expensive to build.However,they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes.

 

　　31.One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparatively low is that___________________.

 

　　A.new computers had been built into the buildings

 

　　B.it occurred in the residential(居住的)areas rather than on the highways

 

　　C.large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holiday

 

　　D.improvements had been made in the construction of buildings and highways

 

　　32.The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to ________.

 

　　A.counterbalance(抵消)an earthquake's action on the building

 

　　B.predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracy

 

　　C.help strengthen the foundation of the building

 

　　D.measure the impact of an earthquake's vibrations

 

　　33.The smart buildings discussed in the passage ________.

 

　　A.would cause serious financial problems

 

　　B.would be worthwhile though costly

 

　　C.would increase the complexity of architectural design

 

　　D.can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes

 

　　34.It can be inferred from the passage that in minimizing the damage caused by earthquakes attention

 

　　should be focused on ________.

 

　　A.the increasing use of rubber and steel in capital construction

 

　　B.the development of flexible building materials

 

　　C.the reduction of the impact of ground vibrations

 

　　D.early forecasts of earthquakes

 

　　35.The author's main purpose in writing the passage is to ________.

 

　　A.compare the consequences of the earthquakes that occurred in the US

 

　　B.encourage civil engineers to make more extensive use of computers

 

　　C.outline the history of the development of quake-resistant building materials

 

　　D.report new developments in constructing quake-resistant buildings

 

　　Passage 3

 

　　Everybody lies.It may only be"white lies",but everyone tells lies or"omits the truth"sometimes.People start lying at around age 4 to 5 when children gain an awareness of the use and power of language.This first lying is not ill-natured,but rather to find out,or test,what can be controlled in a child's environment.Eventually children begin to use lying to get out of trouble or get something they want.White lies,those told to protect someone's feelings,are not a big deal at all.The person,however,who seems to feel forced to lie about both small and large stuff,has a problem.They lie to protect themselves,look good,gain financially or socially and avoid punishment.A much more troubling group is those who lie a lot,and knowingly,for personal gain.Lying often gets worse with the passage of time.When you get away with a lie,it often forces you to continue your lies.

 

　　Why do we dislike liars so much?It's a matter of trust.When people lie,they have broken a bond–an unspoken agreement to treat others as we would like to be treated.Serious lying often makes it impossible for us to trust another person again.Because the issue(问题)of trust is at risk,coming clean about the lie as soon as possible is the best way to mend fences.If the truth only comes out once it is forced,repair of trust is far less likely.As a parent,the most important message you can send to your children about lying is that you always–always–want them to come clean with you.No matter how small a lie they have told,remind them that you would always rather hear the truth,no matter how bad it is,than be cheated.Tell them there is really nothing better in your relationship than your trust of each other.

 

　　36.According to the passage,the worst liars are those who ________.

 

　　A.tell white lies

 

　　B.feel forced to tell lies

 

　　C.lie a lot for personal gain

 

　　D.began to lie at a very young age

 

　　37.What's the writer's opinion about telling"white lies"?

 

　　A.They do not matter too much.

 

　　B.They are necessary in our life.

 

　　C.They do not cause any problems.

 

　　D.They are as bad as any other lies.

 

　　38.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

 

　　A.With time passing by,we will forget the lies people tell.

 

　　B.When a person lies,he will feel uneasy and stop lying soon.

 

　　C.Once a person tells a big lie,we will not trust him any more.

 

　　D.If lies are not found out,probably the liar will continue to lie.

 

　　39.Why do we dislike liars so much?

 

　　A.Because they do not trust others.

 

　　B.Because they lie for personal gains.

 

　　C.Because they betray our trust in them.

 

　　D.Because they lie to avoid punishment.

 

　　40.What should you do as a parent when you find your children have lied?

 

　　A.Tell them to learn to trust other people.

 

　　B.Tell them to explain immediately why they have lied.

 

　　C.Ask them to forget about the past and not to lie any more.

 

　　D.Make them realize they should always tell the truth.

 

　　Passage 4

 

　　It seems that ever since fashion models in Japan started revealing their love for their dogs in magazines and on television,the meaning of"man's best friend"has taken a new turn.Dogs have almost become a must for young people trying to lead a trendy life.One women's magazine even wrote in a recent issue featuring dog accessories(饰物):The cute combination of a collar and a silver necklace is something we must imitate!

 

　　Dog lovers have long considered their dogs as equals,but recent trends show that,at times,dogs are more equal than humans.Raincoats and sweaters for dogs,pet hotels,and colorful collars are nothing new.But the notable feature among dogs in Japan is the brand fashion.There are Burberry's dog skirts and scarves and Kate Spade's dog carriers,and Gucci's flying plates for dogs have proven so popular that they are now out of stock.

 

　　We have more in common with our best friends than just luxury goods,though.Many people take their dogs'mental and physical well-being seriously,and manufacturers have been ready to meet this new demand.There are also soaps and shampoos for dogs.Classes offered by community centers that teach owners how to cook and knit(编织)for their dogs also have been gaining attention recently.

 

　　Toy manufacturers will market a device that recognizes,analyzes,and categorizes dog's voice according to"levels of emotion."Consisting of a tiny microphone that hangs around the neck of the animal and a display that can be monitored,the device allows owners to identify how their dog is feeling from a selection of six different emotions.

 

　　Attitudes toward dogs have definitely changed in the past decade or so.Biscuits and cakes from the bakery are all made from vegetable-based ingredients,and are free of salt,sugar,and chemical substances.To help meet the needs of people,an increasing number of cafes and restaurants have been allowing dogs to walk into their places.People used to think that dogs should be kept outside,but today many look at them as part of their families,or even partners.

 

　　41.Why does the author say that the meaning of"man's best friend"has taken a new turn?

 

　　A.Dogs are becoming more expensive today.

 

　　B.Dogs are no longer man's best friend as before.

 

　　C.Man has lost their best friend in the trendy life.

 

　　D.Dogs can now lead people's fashion in modern life.

 

　　42.Why does the author say"dogs are more equal than humans"?

 

　　A.Dog lovers don't get as much as dogs.

 

　　B.Dogs enjoy a more luxury life than man.

 

　　C.People spent much money on their dogs.

 

　　D.Young people love dogs more than human.

 

　　43.Which of the following illustrates people's most concern?

 

　　A.Demands for dogs'soaps and shampoos.

 

　　B.Dogs'mental and physical well-being.

 

　　C.A toy device that can tell dogs'emotions.

 

　　D.Biscuits and cakes exclusively for dogs.

 

　　44.What does the last paragraph want to tell us?

 

　　A.Dog food has become healthier.

 

　　B.People consider dog as part of their family.

 

　　C.People's attitudes towards dogs have changed.

 

　　D.Restaurants welcome dogs to boost their business.

 

　　45.What is the main idea of the reading?

 

　　A.Dogs are becoming more popular in modern life.

 

　　B.People still need dogs in their daily life.

 

　　C.Dogs can get along very well with people.

 

　　D.Dogs are more fashionable than man

 

　　Passage5

 

　　The following is a passage about some famous sites in Los Angeles.After reading it,you are required to complete the outline below it.You should write your answers briefly(in no more than threee words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

 

　　In Downtown Los Angeles,you will have the opportunity to see the Music Center,the Los Angeles performing arts center which used to be the home of the Oscar Ceremony for more than thirty years.

 

　　You will see the birth place of Los Angeles,and follow the history from the beginning at Olvera Street and see the oldest church in the city,Our Lady Queen of L.A.

 

　　You will witness and take a memorable picture of the world famous sign HOLLYWOOD.In Hollywood you will walk down the famous Walk of Fame before you stop at the Mann's Chinese Theatre.You will have a chance to see the cement(水泥)hand and foot prints of the Hollywood great people.Then off to Beverly Hills to see the homes of your favorite stars and Rodeo Drive where the rich and famous do their shopping.

 

　　Lunch stop is at the new and historic Farmers Market.At the Farmers Market you will have time to choose and eat from the many different food courts(食府)and shop at one of the biggest shopping malls in the west side.

 

　　Famous Sites to visit in Los Angeles

 

　　1.The Music Center in downtown

 

　　2.Olvera street,the 46 of Los Angeles

 

　　3.Our Lady Queen of L.A.,the oldest 47 in the city

 

　　4.Famous sign HOLLYWOOD

 

　　5.Mann's 48

 

　　6.Walk of Fame:cement 49 prints of the Hollywood great people

 

　　7.Beverly Hills and 50

 

　　8.The historic Farmers Market

 

　　Part III Translation(20分，51-55题每题2分，56题10分)

 

　　Directions:This part,numbered 51 to 56,is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered 51 to 55,you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A,B and C.You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.And for the paragraph numbered 56,write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

 

　　51.We will offer you a 20 percent discount if you are among the first fifteen customers of the day.

 

　　A.如果你是今天首次来本店购物的前15位顾客，我们能让利20%.

 

　　B.如果你是今日首批来订货的15位客户之一，我们将给你80%回扣。

 

　　C.如果你是当天来本店购物的前15位顾客，我们将会给你打8折。

 

　　52.As is known to all,trade and specialization go hand in hand and enable each of us to have more products to use.

 

　　A.众所周知，贸易和专门化相辅相成，使我们每人都能使用更多的产品。

 

　　B.众所周知，贸易和专门化总是同时进行，使我们能生产出更多的产品。

 

　　C.众所周知，现代贸易需要生厂的专门化，才能够制造出更多的新产日。

 

　　53.If the engine is to be shut down for a long time,We recommend the following measures for the engine to avoid corrosion.

 

　　A.如果发动机长时间不能工作，我们建议要采取措施以防止发动机锈蚀。

 

　　B.加发动机要长时间停机，我们建议采取以下措施以防止发动机生锈。

 

　　C.加果发动机经常出现故障，我们认为应该立即检查发动机是否已损坏

 

　　54.A hotel is like a self-contained community providing guests with all the services they can expect in their own home and community.

 

　　A.室馆像社区的一个部门，可以为来自本社区的顾客提供各类家庭式的优质服务。

 

　　B.室馆像设施完整的社区，可以提供各种社区服务，使顾客感觉如同在家里一样。

 

　　C.室馆如同设施齐全的社区，为顾客提供其期望在家庭和社区能得到的所有服务。

 

　　55.The increase in sales of professional hair-care products indicates that consumers are paying as much attention to their hair as to their skin.

 

　　A)专业护发用品销量的增加表明，消费者像重视护肤一样开始重视护发。

 

　　B)护发产品的增加表明，消费者开始像重视皮肤一样重视头发。

 

　　C)专业的爱护头发的产品的增加说明，人们正在注意他们的头发和皮肤。

 

　　56.I'm very pleased to know that you are a regular customer of our store.We would like to ask you to call our Service Department if you are in any way not satisfied with our products.Unless we hear from you,we can't know that there is something wrong with our products and services.Therefore,we ask you to let us know if there is any difficulty with your purchases.Thank you again for your interest in our products and services.

 

　　Part IV Writing(10分)

 

　　Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.You are required to write an Ad according to the following information given in Chinese.Remember to do the task on the Answer Sheet.

 

　　假设你是某公司销售助理王海，请给David Smith先生写一封回信，内容包括：

 

　　1.感谢对方订购了100箱衬衫;

 

　　2.建议用纸箱而不用木箱装运，并列举纸箱的优点(比如：轻便、成本低等);你公司与别的美国公司交易中也用过纸箱，效果很好：

 

　　3.盼回复。

 

　　Words for reference:

 

　　纸箱carton

 

　　木箱wooden case

 

　　参考答案

 

　　1-5 ACCCB

 

　　6-10 CADAD

 

　　11-15 ABDBA

 

　　16-20 CCACA

 

　　21-25 ACBAD

 

　　26-30 CABBB

 

　　31-35 DABCD

 

　　36-40CADCD

 

　　41-45DBBCA

 

　　46.birth place 47.church 48.Chinese Theater 49.hand and foot 50.Rodeo Drive

 

　　51-55 CABCA

 

　　56得知您是我们商店的常客我很高兴。如果您对我们的产品有任何不满，请您给我们的服务部门打电话。除非我们听到您的意见，否则我们无法知道我们的商品和服务有什么问题。所以，如果您在购货时遇到任何困难，务请告诉我们。对于您对我们的产品和服务感兴趣，我们再次表示感谢。

 

　　57.范文

 

　　Dear Mr.David Smith,

 

　　Thank you very much for ordering 100 cases of shirts from our company.We will make every possible effort to speed up delivery.

 

　　In terms of transportation packaging,we suggest using cartons instead of wooden cases,for the cartons are comparatively lighter and cheaper,and thus easy to handle.Recently,we have used cartons in trade with another American company and it turns out to be great.

 

　　I would appreciate it if you take my suggestion into consideration and I am looking forward to your reply.

 

　　Yours sincerely,

 

　　Wang Hai

 

　　天才就是百分之九十九的汗水加百分之一的灵感——爱迪生