Part  Vocabulary and Structure140

Directions: There are 40 incomplete statements in this part. You are required to complete each one by choosing the most appropriate word or expression from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D, then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.

1. Mr. Smith abandoned a career that _________ to his becoming one of the most influential people in the world.

A. can lead B. will have lead

C. should have led D. must lead

2. At present many a man _________ that automobiles are bringing more pollution than accident in big cities.

A. are thinking B. is thinking

C. think D. thinks

3. Navigational systems have been improved; _________ planes can fly safely in fog and rough weather.

A. however B. consequently

C. subsequently D. nevertheless

4. Tom was disappointed that most of the guests _________ when he _________ at the party.

A. left, had arrived B. had left, had arrived

C. left, arrived D. had left, arrived

5. When I was at college I _________ English, French and Spanish, but I _________ all except for a few words of each.

A. spoke, had forgotten B. spoke, have forgotten

C. had spoken, had forgotten D. had spoken, have forgotten

6. The mans expression _________ dog staring at a stranger.

A. looked like B. looked as a

C. liked D. was like that of a

7. Running in the rain, _________ .

A. a stone caused me fall B. a stone blocked me

C. I fell over a stone D. I was fallen over a stone

8. It was a cold winter and the wind _________ through the tiny crack in the window.

A. billowed B. bellowed

C. screamed D. whistled

9. If you put too many potatoes in the bag, it will _________ .

A. separate B. crack C. burst D. collapse

10. Id like to book a room with a(n) _________ of the sea.

A. view B.sight C.outlook D.scenery

11. The old farmer, _________ the badly injured and burnt soldier, came out

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of the burning farmhouse,calling continuously for help.

A. supporting B. having supported

C. being supported by D. being supported

12. In my opinion, to answer correctly is more important than _________ .

A. that you finish quickly B. finishing quickly

C. to finish quickly D. finish quickly

13. And there, almost _________ in the big chair, sat her little brother, who never had to be told to keep quiet.

A. having lost B. losing

C. to be lost D. lost

14. Have you considered _________ your job as a teacher?

Yes. I like the job because a teacher is often considered _________ a gardener.

A. to change to be B. to change; being

C. changing; being D. changing; to be

15. _________ a purse from an old lady, the young guy had to look for a place to hide it.

A. Having stolen B. Having been stolen

C. Stolen D. Stealing

16. _________ the front door _________ , students had to enter the classroom through the back door.

A. Seen; painted B. Seeing; painted

C. Being seen; being painted D. Seeing; being painted

17. The company manager may enable the man who tends the machines _________ a large panorama of possibilities.

A. to see B. see C. seeing D. seen

18. I found myself _________ to the spot where the experiment was being performed whenever I had some time to spare.

A. draw B. drawing C. drew D. drawn

19. Having no money but _________ to know, the man simply said he would go without dinner.

A. not to want anyone B. not wanting anyone

C. wanted no one D. to want no one

20. Although punctual himself, the professor was quite used _________ late for his lecture.

A. to have students B. for students being

C. for students to be D. to students being

21. He didnt have time to read the report word for word: he just _________ it.

A. skimmed B. observed

C. overlooked D. glanced

22. Your advice would be _________ valuable to him, who is at present at his wits end.

A. excessively B. exceedingly

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C. extensively D. exclusively

23. No one had told Smith about _________ a lecture the following day.

A. there being B. there be

C. there would be D. there was

24. The teacher doesnt permit _________ in class.

A. smoke B. to smoke

C. smoking D. to have a smoke

25. After _________ for the job, you will be required to take a language test.

A. being interviewed B. interviewed

C. interviewing D. having interviewed

26. Your hair wants _________ . Youd better have it done tomorrow.

A. cut B. to cut C. cutting D. being cut

27. I would appreciate _________ it a secret.

A. you to keep B. your keeping

C. that you keep D. that you will keep

28. There is more land in Australia than the government knows _________ .

A. what to do with B. how to do

C. what to do with it D. to do it

29. We agreed to accept _________ they thought was the best tourist guide.

A. whatever B. whomever

C. whichever D. whoever

30. The match was cancelled because most of the members _________ a match without a standard court.

A. objected to having B. were objected to have

C. objected to have D. were objected to having

31. _________ the sense of someone watching them, Ralph would have shouted at his wife.

A. Despite B. But for C. Except D. Except for

32. _________ can be horribly intolerant to those who do not conform.

A. A society B. The society

C. Society D. Societies

33. The Waltz and Tango seem to be out of fashion today. Things like the twist and jerk seem to be _________ young people are really interested in.

A. about all that B. about that all

C. all that about D. all about that

34. I shall paint the garage next Sunday if it doesnt rain. Its high time it _________ .

A. did B. does C. had done D. was done

35. Nobody came to see me while I was out, _________ ?

A. did they B. didnt they

C. did she D. did he

36. It was as a physician that he represented himself, and _________ he was warmly received.

A. as such B. such as

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C. as that D. so that

37. The heart is _________ intelligent than the stomach, for they are both controlled by the brain.

A. not so B. not much C. much more D. no more

38. Papaya juice relieves _________ stomach disorders.

A. several B. among C. and D. of

39. Using new telescopes, astronomers have gained _________ information about the universe.

A. more accurate B. more accurate than

C. the more accurate D. than more accurate

40. The commutation of a criminals sentence differs from a pardon _________ reduces the terms of punishment rather than excuses the criminal completely.

A. in that B. that it in C. in that it D. that in

Part  Reading Comprehension (220)

Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.

Passage 1

Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the Websites youve visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.

In fact, its likely some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seenthe 21st century equivalent of being caught naked.

Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that its important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs () you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.

The key question is: Does that matter?

For many Americans, the answer apparently is no.

When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is slipping away, and that bothers me.

But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny fraction of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths () to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile

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movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquisti has run a series of tests that reveal people will surrender personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon.

But privacy does matterat least sometimes. Its like health: When you have it you dont notice it. Only when its gone do you wish youd done more to protect it.

41. What does the author mean by saying the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked(Lines 3-4, Para. 2)?

A. Peoples personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge.

B. In the 21st century people try every means to look into others secrets.

C. People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age.

D. Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology.

42. What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends?

A. Friends should open their hearts to each other.

B. Friends should always be faithful to each other.

C. There should be a distance even between friends.

D. There should be fewer disputes between friends.

43. Why does the author say we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret (Line 5, Para. 3)?

A. Modern society has finally evolved into an open society.

B. People leave traces around when using modern technology.

C. There are always people who are curious about others affairs.

D. Many search engines profit by revealing peoples identities.

44. What do most Americans do with regard to privacy protection?

A. They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.

B. They use various loyalty cards for business transactions.

C. They rely more and more on electronic devices.

D. They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.

45. According to the passage, privacy is like health in that _________ .

A. people will make every effort to keep it

B. its importance is rarely understood

C. it is something that can easily be lost

D. people dont cherish it until they lose it

Passage 2

As we have seen, the focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease to preventing diseaseespecially in terms of changing our many unhealthy behaviors, such as poor eating habits, smoking, and failure to exercise. The line of thought involved in this shift can be pursued further. Imagine a person who is about the right weight, but does not eat very nutritious() foods, who feels OK but exercises only occasionally, who goes to work every day, but is not an outstanding worker, who drinks a few beers at home most nights but does not drive while drunk, and who has no chest pains or abnormal blood counts, but sleeps a lot and often feels tired. This person is not ill. He may not even be at risk for

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any particular disease. But we can imagine that this person could be a lot healthier.

The field of medicine has not traditionally distinguished between someone who is merely not ill and someone who is in excellent health and pays attention to the bodys special needs. Both types have simply been called well. In recent years, however, some health specialists have begun to apply the terms well and wellness only to those who are actively striving to maintain and improve their health. People who are well are concerned with nutrition and exercise and they make a point of monitoring their bodys condition. Most important, perhaps, people who are well take active responsibility for all matters related to their health. Even people who have a physical disease or handicap may be well,in this new sense, if they make an effort to maintain the best possible health they can in the face of their physical limitations. Wellness may perhaps best be viewed not as a state that people can achieve, but as an ideal that people can strive for. People who are well are likely to be better able to resist disease and to fight disease when it strikes. And by focusing attention on healthy ways of living, the concept of wellness can have a beneficial impact on the ways in which people face the challenges of daily life.

46. Today medical care is placing more stress on _________ .

A. keeping people in a healthy physical condition

B. monitoring patients body functions

C. removing peoples bad living habits

D. ensuring peoples psychological well-being

47. In the first paragraph, people are reminded that _________ .

A. good health is more than not being ill

B. drinking, even if not to excess, could be harmful

C. regular health checks are essential to keep fit

D. prevention is more difficult than cure

48. Traditionally, a person is considered well if he _________ .

A. does not have any unhealthy living habits

B. does not have any physical handicaps

C. is able to handle his daily routines

D. is free from any kind of disease

49. According to the author, the true meaning of wellness is for people _________ .

A. to best satisfy their bodys special needs

B. to strive to maintain the best possible health

C. to meet the strictest standards of body health

D. to keep a proper balance between work and leisure

50. According to what the author advocates, which of the following groups of people would be considered healthy?

A. People who have strong muscles as well as slim figures.

B. People who are not presently experiencing any symptoms of disease.

C. People who try to be as healthy as possible, regardless of their limitations.

D. People who can recover from illness even without seeking medical care.

Passage 3

Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty six courses each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible to spread to period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.

For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded and available for the student to show to prospective employers. All this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating, has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.

51. Normally a student would at least attend _________ classes each week.

A. 36 B. 12 C. 20 D. 16

52. According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed _________ .

A. to live in a different university

B. to take a particular course in a different university

C. to live at home and drive to classes

D. to get two degrees from two different universities

53. American university students are usually under pressure of work because _________ .

A. their academic performance will affect their future careers

B. they are heavily involved in student affairs

C. they have to observe university discipline

D. they want to run for positions of authority

54. Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because _________ .

A. they hate the constant pressure and strain of their study

B. they will then be able to stay longer in the university

C. such positions help them get better jobs

D. such positions are usually well paid

55. The student organizations seem to be effective in _________ .

A. dealing with the academic affairs of the university

B. ensuring that the students observe university regulations

C. evaluating students performance by bringing them before a court

D. keeping up the students enthusiasm for social activities

Passage 4

The market investigation is indispensable to sales promotion. They are as closely related as the lips and teeth, so to speak. What you produce is for sale on the market. It would be impossible to succeed in selling a product without first investigating the market.

In the international market, goods on sale coming from different countries and suppliers are always facing keen competition. Under such circumstances, they will try everything possible to familiarize themselves with the market conditions.

In making investigations, we ought to get information about what similar items the competitors are offering on the market, what prices they are quoting(), what features their products have, who are their regular customers, etc. Then, how can we obtain such information? There are many channels that we can make use of in doing this sort of work. The commercial counselors offices of our embassies stationed abroad can help us in making market investigations. Nowadays, our import and export corporations send their trade groups abroad every now and then. One of their purposes is to make market surveys on the spot.

Certainly, face-to-face talks with foreign businessmen are also important channels to get market information. The Chinese Export Commodities Fairs and some other fairs of similar nature as well as visits of foreign businessmen provide us with such opportunities. Of course, there are some other ways of making market investigations.

56. In making market investigation, one should _________ .

A. get enough information concerned

B. advertise his products

C. produce high quality goods

D. none of the above

57. The word indispensable in the first line means _________ .

A. impossible B. essential

C. advisable D. available

58. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The relationship between market investigation and sales promotion is just as that of the lips and teeth.

B. It is impossible to succeed in selling a product without market investigation.

C. There are various ways of making market investigation.

D. Production goes before market investigation.

59. Making market investigation is very important because _________ .

A. in market, goods on sale are numerous

B. every producer is facing keen competition

C. it can greatly promote sales

D. all of the above

60. All of the following are channels to get market information except _________ .

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A. to have commercial counselors offices of our embassies stationed abroad

B. to promote the quality of our own products

C. to send trade groups abroad every now and then

D. to have face-to-face talks with foreign businessmen

Part  Cloze (120)

Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage and mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.

Shoppers who carefully plan their visit to the grocery store can save money on their grocery bills. Shopping when not (61) , sticking to their grocery list, and

(62) a few simple rules will cut down the grocery bill.

Shoppers should visit the grocery store on a full stomach by planning their trip

(63) after a large meal. If thats not (64) , they should find something (65) to eat on while preparing a grocery list. Most shoppers are less likely to buy extras when they are not troubled by (66) .

Although having a list and (67) to it is the most important factor in saving money, (68) must prepare lists wisely in order to (69) . A carefully planned list should (70) in season produce and any items on (71) or discounted through coupons. Many special buys are announced through the local newspapers, so buying the grocery issue is (72) the money you spend. (73) , its important to remember that many newers, more expensive products first offered through coupons may not (74) enough savings for shoppers to give up products they usually buy.

Now that the shopper has (75) the grocery list, its time to leave for the store. However, no preparations are complete without a pocket calculator or a piece of paper and a (76) to figure costs.

Once at the store, the shopper who wants to save money should follow a few more rules. The shopper should not stay (77) than necessary because bills go up each minute the shopper is in the store. So, (78) a time limit and a cost limit can hold down the (79) . Of course, the shopper should stick strictly to the (80) and not buy any extras. If the grocery list is a short one, shoppers can use the small hand-held basket instead of the roomy grocery cart.

61. A. busy B. angry C. happy D. hungry

62. A. following B. carrying

C. breaking D. making

63. A. recently B. completely

C. immediately D. regularly

64. A. true B. possible C. clear D. polite

65. A. healthy B. expensive

C. clean D. common

66. A. shops B. hunger C. money D. work

67. A. replying B. according

C. belonging D. sticking

68. A. customs B. assistants

C. shoppers D. managers

69. A. leave B. sell C. save D. buy

70. A. include B. keeps C. make D. increase

71. A. sale B. business C. duty D. show

72. A. suitable B. value C. fit D. worth

73. A. Finally B. However

C. Whats more D. Actually

74. A. come from B. result in

C. succeed in D. depend on

75. A. completed B. saw C. taken D. read

76. A. bag B. book C. pencil D. money

77. A. shorter B. faster

C. quicker D. longer

78. A. putting B. making

C. setting D. taking

79. A. store B. calculator

C. bill D. savings

80. A. rules B. shopping list

C. plans D. costs

Part  Error Correction (25)

Directions: There are five sentences. Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C, and D. You are required to identify the one that is incorrect, and then mark the corresponding letter and write the right answer on

the ANSWER SHEET.

Part  Translation (20 points)

Section A (24)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese and write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.

86. By Citing more examples, he drove his points home.

87. These provide shelters for the homeless.

88. She would not go to the dentist even though she was in considerable pain.

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89. The Police forced their way into the room, only to find the safe empty. Section B (34)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English and write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.

90.

91.

92.

93.

Part  Writing (20 points)

Directions: Write a composition on the topic of Students Selecting Their Lecturers. You should write no less than 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below. Please write on the ANSWER SHEET.

Outline:

(1);

(2);

(3)