英语II(1)Unit1-18 练习及答案

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Unit1-6

Part I

1. Go that way a take a seat.(B) A. No, I‘m not tired. B. Thanks, but I would rather stand. C. Yes, that‘s a good way. D. It doesn‘t matter.

2. Would you like to see the menu?(A)

A. No, thanks. I already know what to order. B. Your menu is very clear. C. I hear the food here is tasty. D. The setting is very comfortable.

3. Do you know who telephoned me? (A) A. I heard it was Sally B. Yes, I remember it now. C. No, I didn‘t phone you. D. Yes, I know you well.

4. Do you like watching football matches? (D) A. Thank you for inviting me.

B. I don‘t like watching it on TV, either. C. I hear the football match will be put off. D. Football? No. It’s a waste of time.

5. What if my computer doesn‘t work? (B) A. I‘m not good at computer. B. Ask Anne for help. C. I‘ve called the repair shop.

D. There must be something wrong.

6. Excuse me, how can I get to the nearest supermarket? (D) A. It‘s not very far from here. B. The supermarket is very large.

C. The goods there are very expensive. D. Sorry, sir. I’m a stranger here myself.

7. How‘s the movie? Interesting? (C) A. It was shown late until midnight.

B. It was starred by a few famous people.

C. Far from. I should have stayed home watching TV. D. I was seated far away in the corner.

8. Joe will come to the party at Jane and Ian‘s, won‘t he? (C) A. Oh, yeah, I forgot. B. It‘s at 8 o‘clock.

C. Yeah, he’s bringing his cousin, Sandy. D. Yeah, it‘s a nice party.

9. I‘ve ordered pizza and salad. What else do you want? (C) A. You are kind to invite me. B. Yes, please.

C. A beer is fine for me. I’m not hungry yet. D. I find pizza is tasty.

10. Jack, are you leaving now? It‘s 7:20. (D)

A. B. C. D.

Yes, it‘s still early.

No, thirty minutes is enough. Yes, the bag is not ready.

No, I’ll set off in 30 minutes.

11. — Nice weather, isn‘t it? (C)

A. I‘m not sure B. You know it well C. Yes, it is D. Yes, it isn‘t

12. Is the toilet on the ground floor or 2nd floor? (C) A. No, there isn‘t. B. Yes, it is.

C. On the ground floor. D. It is empty.

13. I have an appointment with Dr. Johnson. (C) A. The appointment is put off. B. You look sick and weak.

C. Please wait for a minute. He is busy now. D. Tell me your ID number.

14. Do you think the exam will be put off? (C)

A. Not good news B. The exam is difficult C. Not likely D. It was put off yesterday

15. Hello, Sally. How‘s everything? (D) — . A. Good for you B. Oh, I agree C. That‘s right D. Just so-so

16. I‘m trying to call Marie, but there‘s no answer. (A) A. Really? Maybe she’s out. B. Here is a message for her. C. I‘m really sorry about it. D. I didn‘t realize that.

17. Ed said that his boy fell off a tree. (A) A. Oh dear! I hope he wasn’t hurt. B. Oh, no. A lucky boy.

C. He might have broken his arm. D. Nothing serious.

18. Oh, the box is too heavy. (B) A. What‘s in it?

B. Can I help you to carry it. C. Whose is it? D. May I have a try.

19. Is there a drugstore near here? (D) A. It‘s very small. B. It‘s very crowded. C. It‘s a cheap one.

D. Yes, there is a big one.

20. Can I help you to get it down? (C) A. No problem. B. Yes. Let‘s get it.

C. Thanks. It’s so nice of you. D. It‘s no trouble at all.

21. Which language do you speak at home? (D)

A. I speak English very well B. I can speak English and French C. English is my mother tongue D. English, most of the time

22. What do you find difficult in learning English? (A) A. Listening and speaking. B. Don‘t be afraid of difficulties. C. Learning English is useful. D. Don‘t be disappointed.

23. Why are you so late? (B) A. It‘s a shame.

B. I came across an old friend. C. Never mind. D. That‘s all right.

24. Do you know if the Andersons are still living there? (B) A. Yes, they do. B. Yes, they are. C. No, there aren‘t. D. No, they don‘t.

25. What‘s the problem, Harry(D)

A. No problem B. No trouble at all

C. Thank you for asking me about it

D. I can’t remember where I left my glasses

26. There is an hour to go. Could we sit somewhere to have a drink? (B) A. Have a try. B. Sure. C. Don‘t go, please. D. No, thanks.

27. Who has done your hair, Susan. (B) A. My hair has been done. B. That hair stylist. C. My hairstyle is cool. D. I have it cut.

28. Ami, I want this report typed today. (A) A. It’ll be ready in the afternoon, sir. B. I‘d like you to help me.

C. I know nothing about the report. D. Leave it to tomorrow.

29. I‘m sorry. Bob‘s not in his office. (A) A. Can you take a message for me. B. Are you sure for that.

C. Would you like to leave a message. D. Can you phone me.

30. David, you‘ve been losing your temper(发脾气) over nothing lately. (C) A. I haven‘t been getting much sleep either.

B. You‘d better not push yourself too hard, or you‘ll get sick.

C. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have blown up like that. D. You‘d better do exercises regularly.

31. Look at the rainbow! What a view! (B) how+adj./what+n. A. Yes. What beautiful it is. B. Yes. How beautiful it is. C. Yes. What a beautiful it is. D. Yes, How a beautiful it is.

32. Where are you from? (B) A. African B. Britain. C. Australian. D. American

33. In my opinion, you‘d better take a couple of days off. (A) A. I’ll take your advice B. Let me see C. Never mind D. I‘m afraid so

34. Can I take your order now? (D) A. Thank you for you offer. B. Sorry, it‘s beyond my order. C. By no means.

D. Just a moment. Tow friends are coming.

35. Well, Mary, how are you? (C) A. I‘m good. B. I‘m pleased. C. I’m fine. D. I‘m nice.

36. Must I do the washing-up tonight? (B) A. No, you mustn‘t if you don‘t want. B. Leave it if you’re exhausted. C. Washing-up is really exhausting. D. Washing-up really takes up time.

37. What about going for a walk? (A)

A. Why not? A good idea B. That‘s all right C. So, do I D. Walking is good to you

38. I‘m sorry to be late. Thank you for waiting. (B) A. Tell me the reason why you‘re late. B. That’s OK. C. It really took up my much time.

D. It‘s a pleasure. I come here 10 minutes ago.

39. Will you have some dessert, Judy? (A) A. No, thank you. I’m on a diet. B. Yes, I‘ve had enough.

C. You are so good at making it. D. Oh, I don‘t mind.

40. Must we hand in our homework now? (C)

A. Yes, you will B. Yes, you mustn‘t C. No, you needn’t D. No, you mustn‘t

Part II

1. In the fifties last(后跟过去时) century many new cities ___ ___in the desert. (C) A. bring up B. make up C. grew up D. build up 2. She has brought ______two children by herself. (B) A. – (不填) B. up C. on D. away

3. We _____ every day when we were children. (A) used to do过去常常 A. used to swim B. used to swimming C use to swim D used to swimming 4. John ____ to be a teacher before the war, but now he works in a hospital. (C) A. is used B. was used C used D. use

5. I prefer the TV _____ the radio. (A) prefer to喜欢更喜欢 A. to B. on C. at D. with 6. I prefer tea _____ coffee. (A) A. to B. from C. by D. with

7. I prefer classic music __________ pop music. (D) A. than B. on C. with D. to 8. I‘m leaving for New York ___ three days‘ time. (B) A. for B. in C at D. on

9. She paid the builder _____ the gate. (A)

A. to repair B. repair C. repairing D. repaired

10. Mother was busy. Although she was not watching the basketball on TV, she __ it on the radio.

(A)

A. was listening to B. was hearing C. was listening D. was seeing 11. I‘d rather stay at home than _____ a walk. (C) rather than+原型 A. taking B. to take C. take D to be taking 12. When was the building _____?(C)

A. complete B. completing C .completed D.completes 13. The road ____ built last year. (D)

A. has been B. has being built C. is being D. was 14. I broke my leg when I ________ skiing in America. (B) A. is B. was C. – (不填) D. would be 15. Sadam ________ for 25 years. (B)

A. got married B. was married C. married D. were married 16. John and Mary ____ for years before they got married. (A)

A. had been in love B. had broken up C. had separated D. had been divorced 17. He goes to school by bike, and the ____ takes half an hour. (B) A. travel B. journey C. voyage D. trip

18. On his first sea ____, he was still quite young but showed great courage to face the storm.(D) A. trip B. travel C. tour D voyage

19. My father _____ take me to work with him is when I was a child. (C) A. did B used C. would D. used to

20. Are you still here? You were here half an hour ago. Who _______ for. (B) A were you waiting B. are you waiting C did you wait D.do you wait 21. --Where ____ the recorder? I can‘t see it anywhere. (D) --I ____ it right here, but now it‘s gone.

A. did you put; have put B. have you put; put

C. had you put; have put D. were you putting; have put 22. When ____ the old block of flats _____?(C)用现在进行时表将来时 A. did… being demolished B. did…demolish C. is …being demolished D. is ….demolished

23. More and more people in China now __________ to work regularly. (A)

A. drive B. drives C. drove D. have driven

24. Did you have a neighbor who was always ____ your business? (D) A. doing B. making it C getting above. D. poking his nose into 25. I‘m in Greece at the moment. I like the weather ____.(B) A. here B. there C. that D. this

26. The restaurants ______ are good but the _____ here are much better. (A) A there…ones B. here…one C. there…one D. there…one 27. Those cakes look nice. Can I have ______?(A) A. one B. it C. – (不填) D. one cake

28. Before she began to study at Beijing University, she ____ in a factory for five years. (A) A. had worked B. worked C. has worked D. would work 29. The play ____ already ____ when we got to the theatre. (D)

A. has…started B. was…started C. have… started D. had….started 30. Before I got to the cinema, the film _________.(A)

A. had begun B. has begun C. is begun D. was beginning 31. Hardly _________ home when it began to rain. (A)

A. had I got B. I had got C. had I arrived in D. I had arrived at 32. ____ I enjoy most is ____ I can have a holiday from work. (D)

A. That……that B. That……what C. What……what D. What……that 33. ____ they are doing has never been done before. (B) A. That B. What C. Why D . Whether 34. He was _____ about his new job. (A)

A. over the moon B on the moon C off the moon D above moon 35. Next year, I ____ plan to go Italy. (B) A. am B. – (不填) C. had D. have 36. --Are you free in July? (D) --No, I ____ with my parents in July.

A. stay B. stayed C. have stayed D. am staying 37. Let me _____ the case carefully before I draw a conclusion. (B) A. look up B. look into C look after D. look out 38. Three people, ____ , were injured in the accident. (C)

A. included a child B. include a child C. including a child D. includes a child 39. Mary is a clerk _____ a job in a top bookstore. (B) A. in B. with C. to D. for

40. She _____ talking when I am watching TV. (B) A. always B. keeps C. forever D. still

41. We are told that it is ______ we are born that decides our nationality. (C) A. the country B. anywhere C. where D. somewhere

42. She has always ____ to her father, although he did not graduate from a famous university.

(D)

A. appreciated B. admired C. respected D. looked up 43. No one can possibly recall any detail about the meeting. it is at least five years since it _____.(C)

A. had taken place B. was taken place C. took place D. was taking place 44. In this factory each worker must receive a ____ training course. (A) A. two-month B. two months C. two-months D. two-months‘

45. Boggis‘ little secret was that she wanted to see herself the ____ girl. (C)

A. twelve years old B. twelve year old C. twelve-year-old C. twelve-years-old

46. Mr. Smith, together with his wife and children, ____ going to the party this weekend. (B) A.am B. is C are D. will

47. I‘d like to know what you ______ the plants I gave you. (D) A. made for B. dealt with C. live on D. did with 48. We‘ll ____ our discussion tomorrow. (B)

A. carry out B. carry on C. carry though D. carry forward 49. He carried on ____ after his accident. (C) A. to work B work C working D. worked 50. He is very keen ____ football. (C) A. at B. in C. on D. to

51. I can do that job ___ myself. (A) A. by B. on C. with D. – (不填) 52. They all ____ the job. (B)

A. asked after B. asked for C. asked to D. asked with

53. Mr. Smith _____ a most important part in the development of our city. (C) A. took B. had C. played D. made

54. I haven‘t read __ book, but I read half of it. At least I know something about the subject now.

(B)

A. whole B. the whole C. all of D. all

55. I am very surprised that even an expert on foreign affairs can know the painting is forgery.

____, he can tell who painted it. (D)

A. However B Otherwise C. Nevertheless D. Moreover而且 56. The teacher spoke so fast that it was hard for the students to ____ what he was saying. (A) A. take in B. take out C. take up D. take over

57. After stopping for a few minutes, the bus moved ____ to its next stop. (D) A. forward B. off C with D. on

58. It was well known that Thomas Edison ____ the electric lamp. (A) A. invented B. discovered C. found D. developed 59. They walked ____ the woods. (C)

A. up B. down C. through D. over

60. The act of speaking will also help to improve listening comprehension_____.(C) A. to some way B. in the way C. to some extent D. in the extent 61. These plants are rather difficult ____.(A)

A. to look after B. to be looked after C. being looked after D. looking after 62. The refrigerator is _____; we must buy some food. (D) A. bare B. blank C. hollow D. empty 63. We advised him to give up smoking, ____ a lot of exercise. (C) A. to do B. and to do C. and do D. and doing

64. It ____ that I met one of my old classmates on my way home yesterday. (D) A. took place B. occurred C. broke out D. happened 65. We have kept _____ our friendship by writing to each other, so we are true friends. (B) A. back B. up C. off D. down

66. Please leave the key under the door _____ you go out. (A) A. in case B. in the case C. in case of D. in the case of

67. Jean could be a very attractive girl, but she ____ to her clothes. (A)

A. pays no attention B. was paying no attention C. paid attention D. had paid attention 68. I am pleased to take _____ to exchange views with you. (A) A. this opportunity B. a chance C. this time D. a period

69. Smith drove all the ____ to Los Angeles and was just in time for the opening ceremony of the 23rd Olympic Games. (A)

A. way B. road C. journey D. trip

70. It is assumed that students at an intermediate level will have a good _____ of the basic structures and vocabulary of English. (C)

A. command B. commanding C. to command D. commanded

71. One day while Mr. King was working, he had a(an) _____ and his left leg was badly injured. (B)

A. business B. accident C. matter D. event

72. Let‘s not wait any longer, he might not _____ at all. (B) A. turn over B. turn up C. turn on D. turn down

73. What _____ of blood does Tom have? (B)血型固定用type A. kind B. type C. sort D. category

74. One of the benefits of the new model is that it is easier _____ than the old one. (C) A. operating B. to be operated C. to operate D operated

75. We _____ the bathroom and plan ____ the bedroom this year. (D)

A. painted…to paint B. is painting…. painting C. paint… to paint D. have painted..to paint

76. _______,we keep records on all the experiments so that we may have enough. (B) A. As a whole B. As a rule C. On the average D. by all means

77. The definition leaves _____ for disagreement. (B)room空间不可数

A. a small room B. much room C. great deal room D. not so bog a room 78. I thought that this would be a funny trick ____ Jim. (A)

A. to play on B. to have played C. playing on D. to being played on 79. It is hoped that the weather will ____ warm for three more days. (D) A. last B. go on C. keep on D. stay

80. We consider _____ the instrument be adjusted each time it is used. (B)

A. that is necessary B. it necessary that C. necessary that D. necessary of it that

Part III Cloze

Passage 1 (答案1-5:BDCBA /6-10：BACDC)

Peter Blake is a successful businessman, but he ___1______ to be very poor. He had nowhere to live and ____2______ working in a pub when he __3___ to start his own business. Peter had always ______4____ interested in plants and flowers, _____5_____ he decided to set up a company __6____ cared for the plants in big offices. At first he worked on his ___7_____ but soon he took ___8____ two people to help him. The company has been growing _____9___ for the last ten years. Peter is now very rich, _____10___ he complains that now he doesn‘t work with plants but with a computer every day!!

1. A. would B. – (不填) C. used D. was used 2. A. did B. was C. been D. Is 3. A. had decided B.has decided C. was deciding D. decided 4. A. was B. had C. been D. being 5. A. so B. but C. – (不填) D. since 6. A. who B. which C. whose D. – (不填) 7. A. own B. self C. – (不填) D. himself 8. A. up B. over C. on D.in 9. A. in B. up C. over D. – (不填) 10. A. therefore B. so C. but D. for

Passage 2(答案1-5:CBBDB /6-10：CDDAB)

Molly Wilson 1 a dancer and a mother for many years when she 2 to sail round the world to raise money for charity.

As a child she 3 as a ballet dancer, but at 15 she had grown too tall for classical ballet, so she 4 a member of a pop dance team.

She 5 , and 6 she had children she retired from show business to bring them 7 . They grew up, and when they were 18 they left home.

She says, \"When I decided to do the round-the-world race, my husband thought I was bored because the children had left home. He was also worried 8 I had never sailed 9 . I was not bored, but I 10 some people who told me about the race. They had taken part in it, but they had only done one section, say, from New Zealand to Australia. I wanted to do the whole ten-month journey.\"

1. A. is B. was C. had been D. has been 2. A. decides B. decided C. had decided D. has decided 3. A. had trained B. had been trained C. was trained D. trained 4. A. become B. had become C. has become D. became 5. A. gets married B. got married C. was marrying D. had married 6. A. before B. when C. after D. - (不填) 7. A. down B. in C. out D. up

8. A. although B. however C. so D. because 9. A. before B. ago C. since D. after

10. A. met B. had met C. meet D. has meet

Passage 3(答案1-5:DCACB /6-10：ACBBD)

Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food 1 it is badly cooked.

The 2 a meal is cooked and served is most important and an attractive served meal will often improve a child's appetite. Never ask a child 3 he likes or dislikes a food and never 4 likes and dislikes in front of him or allow 5 else to do so. If you take it for granted that he likes everything and he probably will . Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a 6 dislike. At meal times it is a good 7 to give a child a small portion and let him come back for a second helping. Don't talk too much to the child during meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not 8 him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will 9 learn to swallow his food so he can hurry back to his toys. Under 10 circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.

1. A. if B. until C. that D. unless 2. A. procedure B. process C. way D. method 3. A. whether B. what C. that D. which 4. A. remark B. tell C. discuss D. argue 5. A. everybody B. anybody C. somebody D. nobody 6. A. opposed B. proved C. considered D. related 7. A. point B. custom C. idea D. plan

8. A. agree B. allow C. force D. persuade 9. A. hurriedly B. soon C. fast D. slowly 10. A. some B. any C. such D. no

Passage 4 (答案1-5:ABBCD /6-10：CBACD)

Many teachers believe that the students should be responsibilities for learning. 1 a long reading assignment is given, instructors expect students to be familiar with the 2 in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination. The ideal student is considered to be 3 who is motivated to learn for the sake of 4 , not the one

interested only in getting high grades. Sometimes homework is returned 5 brief written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given, the student is responsible for learning the material assigned. When research is 6 , the professor expects the student to take it

actively and to complete it with 7 guidance. It is the 8 responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in the library. Professors students to be able to exhaust the reference 9 in the library. Professors will help students who need it, but prefer that their students should not be too dependent on them. In the United States professors have many other duties 10 teaching, such as administrative or research work.. Therefore, if a student has problems with classroom work, the student should make an appointment to see a professor during office hours. 1. A If B Although C because D since

2. A suggestion B context C abstract D information 3. A. such B. one C. any D. some 4. A fun B work C learning D prize 5. A. by B. in C for D with 6. A. collected B. distributed C. assigned D. finished 7. A maximum B minimum C possible D practical

8. A. student’s B. professor‘s C assistant's D. librarian‘s 9. A selections B collections C sources D origins

10. A but B except C with D other than除„之外

Passage 5(答案1-5:CBDBA /6-10：DABAC)

No man can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if people read correctly the signs around, they can tell __1 __ the weather will be like the following day or two.

For many centuries people have studied the weather and tries to __2 __ weather forecasting. Sometimes distant objects __3 __ hills and tall trees don‘t seem to be very clear. This is a __4 __ of much water vapor in the __5 __ and therefore rain will probably come. If Some birds fly high, fine weather is coming but they fly near the ground, rainy or stormy weather is __6 __ the way. It is probably because of the insects which they are hunting __7 __ they fly very low

If a fog appears in the morning just about sunrise, then the day will be warm. Instead, if a fog appears I the evening the next day will be wet __8 __. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the __9 __ sayings have been made by people who have used their __10 __ and brains to make weather forecasting.

1. A. that B. which C. what D. how 2. A. pick B. make C. carry D. send 3. A. as well. B. and C. as well as D such as 4. A. sight B. sign C. mark D. shape 5. A. air B. sky C. heaven D. earth 6. A. by B. in C. for D. on 7. A. that B. which C. where D. when 8. A. day B. weather C. hour D. time

9. A. above B. below C. important D. interesting 10. A. ears B. hands C.eyes D. Legs

Passage 6(答案1-5:ADBAB /6-10：CDABB)

Before 1836 the Texas area ____1____ to Spain and then to Mexico. _____2____ the leadership of Stephen Austin, American settlers moved to Texas. The Mexican government wanted these settlers to become Mexican citizens abd Roman Catholics and to ______3_______ theire slaves, but the settlers had ___4_____ ideas. They demanded local self-government abd the same rights _____5______ Americans in the United States, such as trial by jury (陪审团). The settlers

____6_____ their independence from Mexico and formed the republic of Texas. The Mexican army of General Santa Anna defeated the _____7_____ at the Alamo on march 6, 1836. But with the spirit of the battle cry 'Rember the Alamo, Sam Houston and the Texas won a battle at San Jacinto on April 21. They __8______ a peace treaty with Mexican leaders and _____9_____ Houston President of the 'Lone Star Reoublic., The Republic of Texas did not become part

___10______ the United States for nine years because most northerners opposed the annexation (合并) of another slave state.

1. A. belonged B. belongs C. belong D. belonging 2. A. At B. On C. For D. Under 3. A. release B. free C. capture D. tie 4. A. other B. the other C. another D. the another 5. A. like B. as C. to D. of

6. A. announced B. published C. declared D. said 7. A. riot B. rising C. rebellion D. rebels 8. A. signed B. wrote C. inked D. signed

9. A. to elect B. elected C. electing D. had elected 10. A. to B. of C. for D. in

Part IV Reading Comprehension

Passage 1 P 8表示课本页码(答案1-5:CBABD) 1. This passage mainly tells us __________.

A. the author and her brother used to like stamps very much B. the author had a very kind mother

C. the author and her brother had an unforgettable experience in collecting stamps D. their mother used to support them by working in the post office 2. According to the passage, her mother worked in the post office ________.

A. during the week B. on Saturdays C. on Sundays D. for six days 3. Their mother told them to go to the post office straightaway after the match if England won, but she didn't tell them why. Why do you think she did that?

A. She wanted to give them a surprise. B. She doubted if she would get the stamps.

C. She forgot to do that. D. She thought it unnecessary to tell them the reason. 4. What does the sentence \"We were over the moon.\" mean?

A. We jumped high. B. We were extremely happy about it. C. We watched the moon for a long time. D. We couldn't sleep the whole night. 5. What is the best title for this passage?

A. My Childhood B. My Mother C. A Precious Stamp D. A Memorable Experience in Collecting Stamps

Passage 2 P18(答案1-5:ABCDD)

1. According to the passage, when Anna was a child, she _ A. got an illness B. was very queer C. didn't look like the author D. was very outgoing

2. It can be inferred from the passage the author thinks looking after little children is_____ A. part of a man‘s responsibility B. mainly a woman's responsibility C. really enjoyable D. his advantage

3. What does \"take after\" mean in the first sentence of Para. 2?

A. 6ook after. B. be different from. C. look like D. love 4. My daughter and I have little in common in terms of _____

A. loving walking and talking B.appearance C. loving animals D.character 5. From the passage, we can see the author's description of his daughter is----------- . A.negative否定 B. Humorous幽默 C. Critical批判 D. affectionate 慈爱

Passage 3 P25(答案1-5:CDBCA)

1. Why did Mrs Sharp have to move to Greenleas? A. Because she had to work there

B. Because she didn‘t like the old place at all

C. Because her house in the downtown area was knocked down D. Because she wanted to move the countryside. 2. When she got married, she lived A. together with her parents all the time B. alone all the time

C. far away from her patents‘ house

D. together with her parents for some time 3.Why did she know so many people? A. Because she was easy going

B. Because they were either her relatives or schoolmates C. Because she worked nearby.

D. Because she was good at making friends with people

4. The sentence ―I had one neighbor who was always poking her nose into our business爱管闲事.‖ In the last Para.. means

A. I had one neighbor who was always warm-hearted

B. I had one neighbor who was always ready to help up

C.I had one neighbor who always showed her interests in our private affairs D. None of the above

5. What does this passage mainly deal with ? A. What the extended family is like.

B. The relationship between Mrs Sharp and her neighbour C.How Mrs. Sharp brings her children up.

D.What Mrs Sharp‘s life is like in the ―new town‖.

Passage 4 P 41(答案1-5:BADAC)

1. What does this passage mainly deal with? A. How to take care of the old people.

B. Lily’s daily experience as a carer of her 91-year-old mother. C. Whether Lily should send her mother to the old people‘s home. D. What Lily‘s mother‘s daily life is like.

2. Their breakfast from Monday to Saturday usually includes ____ A. toast B. bacon and eggs C. tea D. both A and B 3. Which of the following is TRUE, based on the passage? A. Lily‘s mother wakes up earlier than her.

B. Lily‘s mother reads newspaper over the breakfast. C. Lily‘s mother makes the tea herself every morning. D. They usually have breakfast together at home. 4. From the passage, we learn Lily‘s mother _____ A. is good looking B. goes out very frequently

C. has her hair cut at home D. can bear he long-time loneliness at home 5. How does Lily feel about caring for her mother? A. She regards it as a fantastic job.

B. She is bored with it and thinks about sending her to an old people‘s home. C. She feels she is bound by it but she has no other better choice. D. None of the above.

Passage 5 P49(答案1-5:ACBDB)

1 The topic sentence of paragraph 1 is _______.

A. Morgan Rees has always been a good businessman.

B. He used to own three petrol stations and was busy most of the time. C. When Morgan Rees was 65, he retried.

D. Reluctantly, he handed over the business to his son. 2 The topic sentence of Paragraph 2 is _____. A. He didn‘t know what to do with himself.

B. He went on holiday to interesting places with his wife. C. He was unhappy after he retired. D. none of them

3. Which of the following statements can best express the main idea of Paragraph3? A. One day he saw an advertisement in the newspaper.

B. He bought a small crockery factory in secret and started work again. C. He told his family he bought a small crockery factory.

D. His family was horried and worried when they learned he bought the small crockery factory.

4. What is the central idea of the last paragraph? A. Morgan Rees has worked until he is 76.

B. Morgan Rees has developed the export market and improved the profits by 200%. C. Morgan Rees hasn‘t been bored since he bought the factory.

D. Since he started working again, Morgan Rees has expanded the comopany considerably, which has enriched his retired life. 5. The passage mainly deals with_____.

A. why Morgan Rees bought a samll crockery factory.

B. how Morgan Rees lived his retired life more happily by turning to work again. C. how Morgan Rees became a good businessman.

D. how Morgan Rees expanded the company considerably.

Passage 6 P 57 (答案1-5:DABAD)

1. A. B. C. D. 2. A. B. C. D. 3. A. B.

Why did he (the second speaker) give up his first job? Because he could not earn enough money. Because he disliked selling double-glazing.

Because the company he had worked with only cared about money. Both B and C It can be inferred from the passage that ____ he got the job as a journalist mainly by chance. he prepared himself very well for being a journalist

the editor decided to recruit him when they met for the first time. he was good at making up stories

Why did he give up journalism to sail full-time?

Because he thought it was toiling to travel to different places to seek news.

Because he was bored with the fact that journalists took delight in reporting terrible things. C. Because he disagreed with other journalists on the changes in Russia. D. Because he had worked as a journalist for so long a time. 4. It can be inferred from the passage that ____

A. he prefers to look after children rather than go back to find a proper job. B. he cannot return to work since his children are too small C. he decides to go back to work when his children grow up D. he dislikes staying with children all day

5. What does the word ―chaotic‖ mean in the last paragraph? A. important B. exciting C. annoying D. disorderly

Passage 7 P270(答案1-5:DABAD) 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The declining divorce rate in the UK. B. The declining marriage rate in the UK.

C. The increasing divorce rate in the UK. D.Trends in marriage and divorce in the UK. 2. During the last ten years, __________.

A. the marriage rate has gone down more rapidly in the UK B. the marriage rate has gone up a lot in the UK

C. 40% of children were born to unwed couples in the UK D. 40% of children were born to single parents in the UK

3. According to the passage, the cohabitation rate in the UK tends to __________. A. decline B. soar C. stay stable D. not mentioned in the passage 4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.. The highest divorce rate was around 1969. B. The marriage rate has gone down in recent years.

C. The marriage rate is currently 70 percent. D. 90 percent of lone parent families are headed by women.

5. The last paragraph tells us __________.

A. the birth rate in the UK is increasing at the moment B. ar present many family in the UK is 2 children at most

C. the birth rate in other European countries keeps increasing D. the birth rate in the UK is decreasing rapidly now

Passage 8 P67 (答案1-5:BACCA)

1. What does the word ―extraordinary‖ mean in the title?

A. very ordinary

B. very unusual and surprising C. not special D. extreme

2. The sentence ―…my husband thought I was bored …‖ in Para. 4 meant that my husband thought I felt_________.

A. dissatisfied because I had nothing better to do at home B. annoyed because I had to wait long for my children to come back home

C. happy because I could do something I was interested in instead of taking care of children D. sad because all the children left me when they grew up

3. The word ―section‖ in Para. 4 most probably means here _________. A. group of people B. part of the training

C. part of the route of sail D. part of the job

4. Which of the following is nearest (closest) in meaning to ―rough‖ in the sentence ―One night the sea was very rough …‖ in Para. 5? A. not exact B. difficult

C. not smooth because of huge waves D. pleasant

5. The last paragraph suggests that _________.

A. the qualities she needed for the trip were the same as those for a dancer

B. many years of dancing had already prepared her for the sail completely, so she needn‘t do anything before the journey

C. she should be kind to other team members during the trip D. she should not forget dancing during the trip

Passage 9 (答案1-5:BADBA)

Robert was born in a small town in England. His father has a farm and can supply him enough money to university where he‘s studying law. The young man studies hard and hopes to be a famous lawyer.

Last Monday their term was over. Robert said to his father on the telephone that he was going to travel in a small country during his summer holiday. His father agreed to his plan and posted some money to him. So he started four days ago. Their plane landed the only airport of the country safely. He took a taxi and got to a hotel in the center of the capital. He felt hungry and tired. So he had a dinner and then a good sleep. This morning he was all right and was going to visit some places of interest. He met an English visitor while he was having breakfast and the man told him to be careful of thieves.

Robert thanked the man and left. But he thought he was smart and strong and he decided to have a try . He brought out a piece of paper and wrote on it, ―A pig has stolen my wallet (钱包)！Then he put the note into his empty wallet. After that he put the wallet into a pocket and set off. He did all carefully and hoped to find out who would steal it.

―Everything went well,‖ Robert thought to himself after he returned to the hotel. He brought

out his wallet and put his money into it again. He had a look at the note. To his surprise, it was rewritten. It said, ―Your uncle has touched your wallet!‖ 1. Robert can study in the university because ______

A. he wants to be a lawyer B. his father is a rich farmer C. he‘s smart and strong D. he keeps his wallet well. 2. The English visitor thought______________.

A. there were a lot of thieves in the city B. Robert could deal with the thieves C. It was dangerous to travel in the city. D. Robert had to take good care of himself 3. Robert brought his money out of his wallet because___________.

A. he had to pay for the meals and the room. B. he had to find a place to put the note C. he wanted to buy something for his parents D. he was afraid to lose his money 4. Robert put the note in the wallet because ___.

A. he wasn‘t afraid of the thieves B. he hoped to make fun of the thieves C. he wanted to show he was smart D. he wondered if the thieves could read 5. In fact, _____.

A. the thief made fun of Robert B. Robert was smart enough

C. the thieves were‘t able to steal Rober‘s wallet. D. Robert‘s uncle had rewritten the note in his wallet

Passage 10 (答案1-5:ABDBC)

I was 15 when I walked into McCarley Bookstore and began to look over the titles of the books on the shelves. The man behind the counter, the owner of the bookstore, asked me if I would like a job. I needed to start saving for college, so I said yes.

I worked after school and during summers for minimum wages and the job helped pay for my freshman year of college. I worked at many other jobs afterwards: I made coffee in the student union during college. I made maps for the U.S Forest Service. But selling books was one of the most satisfying.

One day a woman asked me for books on cancer. She seemed fearful. I showed her everything we had and found other books we could order. She left the shop less worried and I‘ve always remembered the pride I felt in having helped her.

Years later, as a television reporter, I heard about a poor child who was born with his fingers of the left hand linked together. His family could not afford the corrective surgery, and the boy lived in shame, hiding his left hand in his pocket.

I persuaded my boss to let me do the story on TV. After my story was broadcast, a doctor and a nurse called, offering to perform the surgery for free.

I visited the boy in the recovery room after the operation. The first thing he did was hold up his repaired hand and say, ―Thank you.‖ I was overjoyed and filled with a strong sense of reward. At McCarley Bookstore, I always felt I was working for the customers, not just for the store. Today it‘s the same. NBC news pays me the salary. But I feel that I work for the viewers, helping them make sense of the world. My working experience in McCarley Bookstore helped me find a good sense of the world, and most importantly, it helped me find a good sense of myself. 1. How did the author get the job in McCarley Bookstore? A. He happened to walk into the shop and got it by chance. 16

B. He had always wanted to have a job in that bookstore and he succeeded. C. He liked reading books, so tried to get a job there.

D. He did not go to school, so he looked for a job when he was 15.

2. According to the author, selling books was one of the most satisfying job experiences, because ____________.

A. he only had to work after school and got good wages B. it helped him understand the world and himself C. it helped him pay for his freshman year of college D. he did not feel that he was working for the store

3. After he helped the fearful lady looking for books on cancer, the author was ____________. A. worried about her B. less worried about her C. unable to forget her D. proud of himself 4. The author decided to help the poor boy by ____________. A. persuading his boss to do the story on TV

B. persuading his boss to let him do the story on TV C. asking a doctor to perform the operation for free

D. visiting the boy in the recovery room after the operation

5. The main reason that the author thinks his present job is the same as the one in the bookstore is ____________.

A. it gives him salary B. it makes him feel excited C. it helps people make sense of the world D. it enables him to work

Passage 11(答案1-5:ACCDA)

Lillian Hanson,a college student,expects to graduate in about two years．What makes Mrs Hanson different from her classmates is her age一73 years．She has been studying at college, a few courses at a time,for27 years．

When Lillian Hanson graduated from high school,she went to the bank to borrow money for further education．The banker gave her no encouragement．He didn't think that a country girl should borrow money to go to college．He thought she should be at home doing work in the house or around the farm．So Lillian Hanson went home and raised a family of nine children instead of going to college．Mrs Hanson never forgot her dream of getting a higher education．When her children were grown,she tried again．

She finds the hardest part of going back to school at her age is to sit in class for long periods of time．Because she is not as quick as she used to be, Mrs Hanson often gets up and walks around classes to keep from getting stiff(不灵活)．At the beginning of a course in using the computer,the other students all stood up to give her a warm welcome when she introduced herself and explained why she was there and what her aims were．

1. Mrs Hanson couldn‘t go to college immediately after she graduated from high school

because____________. A. she hadn't got enough money B．she was a country girl C．the banker ordered her not to borrow any money

D．the banker thought she should raise a family of nine children

2. Mrs Hanson wanted to borrow money from the bank____________.

A. to support her family B. because she was 73 years old

C. to fnrther her education at college D. as she was much older than her classmates

3. In the college,what makes Mrs Hanson different from her classmates is ____________. A. the fact that she is poor B. that she has a family of nine children C. that she is 73 years old D. that she is quick in learning 4. The computer students welcomed Mrs Hanson warmly because________.

A. she had got an excellent result in the exam B. she was good at telling funny stories C. they wanted to get her help in their studies D. they were deeply moved by her spirit 5. Mrs Hanson is the sort of person who____________. A. cares for study very much B. 1ikes to borrow money from the bank C. never misses a chance to talk D. tries to save money for her family

Passage 12(答案1-5:CADBC)

Bill cooper is portfolio (证券投资) manager of the $13 billion Value Trust Funds, one of the best mutual funds of the last decade．He is the only fund manager to perform the best for nine years in a row．

Cooper‘s interes‘s in stocks (证券) began at the age of nine，when he noticed his father reading something in the newspaper. It looked different from sports or TV programs．So Bill asked his father what it was．His father explained that he was reading the financial pages．His father pointed to a column with some company‘s logo in it. ―If you owned a share of this company，‖ he told his young boy，―You‘d have 25 cents more today than you had yesterday．‖ Young Cooper asked，―You can make money without doing any work?‖ His father replied yes．So Bill responded, ―Well，that‘s what I want to do．‖

With this idea, he made his way out of his secondary school and into the university．He worked very hard at his studies of finance．When he got his first job in a bank，he found that a university degree is nott a sign that one is a finished product，but an indication a person is prepared for Iife．He is now making big money, yet he knows clearly that is based on hard work． 1. In the sentence of the first paragraph，―He is the only fund manager to perform the best for

nine years in a row‖, the phrase―for nine years in a row‖means____________in America. A. for nine years in a line B. for nine years as if rowing a boatr C. for nine years running D. for nine years fighting and quarreling

2. It was____________that Bill learned his finance ABC when he was only nine years old． A. through his father’s explanation B. from the financial pages in the newspaper C. from hjs father‘s reading D. with his father‘s help

3. It was the idea that____________that attracted the young boy．

A. if one owned a share of some company，he will have 25 cents more every day B. if one buys a share，he will have more money C. one can make money without working in a bank D. one can make money through buying stocks 4. From the passage，we know that Bill‘s success lies in his____________． A. good luck B. hard work C. early awareness of how to make money D. firm belief in making money

5. Bill Cooper soon learnt after his graduation that a university degree____________． A. meant nothing in a bank B. did mean that one was finished C. only indicated that one was ready to start his career D. indicated that one was ready to produce more

Passage 13 (答案1-5:BDACC)

I had two jobs growing up and they all helped shape my life

When 1 was about 12I started caddying at a nearby country clubAll the kids in the neighborhood did itand I liked it a lotI got to watch people who were generally pretty wealthyThey were businessmen and doctorsI would listen to them taiking about things and see how they behaved with each otherIt was like a fly on the wall at a meeting

The second job was at a shoe storeI constantly met people from all walks of life and the challenge was excitingId start bringing them different kinds of shoes and get right down there and put them on their feetIf they didnt like a certain shoeI always tried to be thinking ahead to a pair they might like better. It was like stepping up to the plate in a baseball gameEvery time someone walked into that storeI was going to bat and taking a swingI never wanted to let a customer get out of that store without buying a pair of shoes to his satisfaction

This job helped teach me an important business lessonYou have to take risks in businessIf you take a risk and failget up to bat and swing again

1. The author thinks what he has learned from his first job is____________. A. how to learn to like ajob B. how to talk and behave properly C. how to become wealthy D. how to listen to people

2. The phrase people from all walks of life in the third paragraph means people____________. A. walking in different ways B. having different interests in fife C. coming from different parts of the city D. working in different occupations 3. The author thinks his second job is____________. A. challenging B. important C. different D. satisfying 4. The author compares his second job to ____________ A. a fly on the wall at a meeting B. stepping into a golf course

C. joining a baseball game Children eat the same amount of meals while watching TV D. taking a bat to swing

5. The business lesson the author gets from selling shoes is____________ A. thinking ahead of the customers B. trying every possible way to satisfy a customer C. never be afraid of taking risks D. never let go anyone walking into the shop

Passage 14(答案1-5:CBDBC)

Until the twentieth century cigarette smoking was not a widespread habit．The cigarette industry started in the 1870's with the development of cigarette manufacturing machines．It helped produce great numbers of cigarettes very quickly and reduced the price greatly．And consequently more and more people,both men and women,began to smoke cigarettes．Men as a group,however,smoke more than women．But the highest proportion of smokers are found in the age group of 24 -44．regardless of sex difference．

Income,education,and occupation all play a part in determining a person's smoking habits．City people smoke more than people living on farms．Well-educated men with high incomes are less likely to smoke cigarettes than men with fewer years of schooling and lower incomes．On the other hand, if a well-educated man with a higher income smokes at all,he is likely to smoke more packs of cigarettes per day．

The situation is somewhat different for woman．There are slightly more smokers among women with hilgher family incomes and higher education than among the lower income and lower education groups．These more highly educated women tend to smoke more heavily． Among teenagers the picture is similar．There are fewer teenage smokers from upper-income,well-educated families,and fewer from families living in farm areas．High school students who are preparing for college are less likely to smoke than those who do not plan to continue their education after high school．Children are most likely to start smoking if one or both of their parents smoke．

1. When did cigarette smoking begin to become a widespread habit among men and women

according to the author? A. Before 1870's B．In the year of 1870 C．When cigarettes were made in large numbers D．When women began to smoke cigarettes

2. Among which age group of people are you likely to find the highest proportion of cigarette

smokers according to the passage?

A. Teenagers B. People in their thirties C. People over fifty D. Students under twenty 3. Which of the following has little to do with a person's smoking habit? A. How much money he earns B. What kind of job he does C. How much education he's got D. How long he has worked 4. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Well-paid men with good education are more likely to smoke

B. Women with high family incomes and good education are more likely to smoke

C. Generally speaking,well-educated women with higher incomes smoke very few cigarettes D. Well-educated men usually smoke more packs of cigarettes than well-educated women

5. What does the author mean by saying 'Among teenagers the picture is similar, In the last

paragraph?

A. Teenagers smoke as many cigarettes as adults

B. There are as many teenager smokers as adult smokers

C. Family income and education have much the same effect on forming smoking habits among teenagers

D. Teenager smokers have a picture that looks similar to that of adult smokers.

Passage 15(答案1-5:DBDDC)

―But I iust paid $1.69 for this bottle of wine last week．How come the price is now $2.25? What‘s going on?‖

There are at least three things going on that have caused the price of wine to rise．All have to

do with the supply and demand factors of economics．

The first factor is that people drinking more wine than ever before．This demand for more wine has increased overall wine sales in America at the rate of 15 percent a year．

The second factor is that the supply of wine has stayed relatively the same,which means that the same number of bottles is produced each year．Wine producers are trying to open up new land to grow more grapes (葡萄)．But in at least three wine producing areas of the world—France,Germany,and California—new vineyards(葡萄园)will not be available in the near future．Wines are produced in other countries,such as Italy, Spain and Australia,but none of these countries will be able to fill the demand for good wines．

The third factor is that costs of wine production are increasing．The men who make wine are asking for more money,and the machinery needed to press the grapes is becoming more expensive. When the demand for something is greater than the supply, prices go up．When production costs,meaning the price of labor and machinery,rise,the producer adds this increase to the price of the wine．

1. From the first paragraph．we know that the speaker is____________. A. asking about the price B. worrying about the price C. bargaining over the price D. complaining about the price 2. The three factors mentioned in the passage cause____________. A. the sales of wine to increase B. the price of wine to go up

C. the production of wine to decrease D. more and more people to drink wine 3. The supply of wine has remained the same partly because____________. A. wine producing countries are unwilling to increase their production B. new vineyards will not be opened up in such countries as Australia C. countries like Italy and Spain can't supply enough good wines D. the production of wine has ceased to increase

4. What does ―production costs‖ refer to in the last paragraph?

A. The price of grapes and machines B. The cost of land and transportation C. The price of wine and wine bottles D. The cost of manpower and equipment 5. The author‘s purpose of writing this passage is to____________. A. persuade people to drink less wine B. tell people where to get the best wine

C. explain why the price of wine is rising D. show that wine is popular with Americans

Passage 16(答案1-5:DDADC)

We often use gestures to express our feelings,but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways．

It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language．So does laughter or crying．Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world．In Chinese and in English literature,a phrase like 'he went pale and began to tremble,suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock．However, 'he opened his eyes wide'is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise．In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like 'they stretched out their tongues!' ‗‗Stretching out your tongue'in English is an insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike.

Even in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express

feelings．Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear,anger,love and happiness on people's faces．Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do． 1. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. We can easily understand what people's gestures mean B. Words can be better understood by older people

C. Gestures can be understood by most people but words are not

D. It is difficult to tell what people'gestures really mean sometimes

2. People‘s facial expressions may be misunderstood in different cultures because__________. A. people of different sexes may understand a gesture differently

B. people speaking different languages have different facial expressions C. people of different ages may have different interpretations

D. people from different cultures have different meanings about some facial expressions 3. From the passage, we can conclude that____________ A. gestures can be used to express feelings

B. gestures can be more effectively used than words to express feeling C. words are often more difficult to understand than gestures D. gestures are used as frequently as words to express feelings 4. In the same culture,people ____________

A. hardly ever fail to understand each other's ideas and feelings B. are equally intelligent even if they have different backgrounds C. almost all have the same understanding of the same thing

D. may have different abilities to understand and express feelings 5. The best title for this passage can be____________. A. Gestures B. Feelings C. Gestures and Feelings D. Culture and Understanding

Passage 17(答案1-5:BABDD)

Airline companies are responsible for transporting your luggage．If you cannot recover it at the point of arrival,you must inform the airline immediately．They will carry out the necessary search．If the luggage is recovered,it will be delivered to your place of residence．If you wish to insure your luggage,you may do so at your own expense.

Some airlines restrict luggage weight to 44 pounds(20 kg)；in other cases,there is no weight restriction,but you are not allowed more than two pieces of luggage．Inquire about luggage allowances from the airline with which you will be traveling．However,you must pay extra for excess luggage,which is not reimbursed (补偿) by Canadian International Development Agency(CIDA)．

Each suitcase,bag or package must be clearly labeled with your name and destination．If you do not know the exact destination address at the time of your departure, 1abel your luggage in care of(由„„代收)the executing agency whose name appears in the Training Agreement,using the following model：

Surname,first name

Name of your country

Address ofthe executing agency

City,country,postal code Telephone number of executing agency

If you do not have this information,please label your luggage with the name and address of the institution you are to attend in Canada．If none of these details are available,you can use CIDA‘s address.

1. If you can‘t find your luggage at the point of arrival,airline companies will try to find it

and____.

A. ask you to insure your luggage B．deliver it to where you live C．inform you about its recovery D．ask you to pay some money for it 2. Before taking your air trip,you have to make sure____________. A. of the restrictions on luggage B. of the insurance for luggage C. who will pay for the excess luggage D. how much CIDA will pay for the excess luggage

3. The charge for the excess luggage should be paid by ____________.

A. CIDA B. the passenger C. the insurance company D. the executing agency 4. In case you have no idea at all where to send your luggage,you can first send it to the address

of________provided you have the information． A. the institution you are to attend B. the airline you travel with

C. the Canadian International Development Agency

D. the executing agency given in the Training Agreement

5. The passage is mainly about CIDA‘s advice on____________. A. the charge of your luggage B. the handling of your luggage C. the insurance of your luggage D. the transportation of your luggage

Unit7-12

Part I

41. I‘d like to know something about your life in Paris. A. You can tell me. B. I wonder if you can. C. I’ll tell you.

D. I wonder if you could.

42. I don‘t like the sports programs on Sundays. A. So do I. B. Neither do I. C. So am I. D. Neither Am I.

43. How long have you lived in London? A. I moved here from Paris. B. My whole life.

C. I’ve worked here for almost 10 years. D. I‘ve never traveled there.

44. Will you go on a picnic with us tomorrow? A. Yes, but I‘ll have English classes.

B. Sorry. I have an appointment with Dr. Brown. C. I‘m afraid I have no idea. D. I won‘t. it‘s kind of you.

45. Hello, could I speak to Don please?

A. Who are you B. What‘s the problem C. Are you Jane D. Who’s speaking

46. Look, 25% off. The $2,500 camera is on sale today. A. The camera if of high quality. B. That‘s very kind of you.

C. My camera is out of order now.

D. Yeah, a surprising bargain. I’ll buy it.

47. May I know your address? A. Sure. Here you are. B. I have no idea. C. It‘s far from here. D. Sorry, I‘ve forgotten.

48. Linda, can you give me a lift after work? A. It‘s very kind of you to do so. B. Thank you for your offer. C. Never mind. I‘ll go shopping.

D. No problem. We go the same direction.

49. Would you mind if I open the window for a better view? A. That‘s fine, thank you B. Yes, please C. Take a seat D. Of course not

50. May I give you a hand? A. Yes, I‘d love to.

B. Thank you. You are so kind. C. Yes, give me. D. I‘m not sure.

51. Excuse me, when is the next flight from London due to arrive? A. In half an hour. B. An hour before. C. Until the next one. D. Before another one.

52. Where to? I‘m so thirsty. A. Why don‘t we go now.

B. Why don’t we enjoy some beer at that bar. C. Why didn‘t you look up the map?

D. Why didn‘t you tell me about it earlier.

53. Do you know where I can repair my motorcar? A. I have just bought a new one. B. It‘s cheap to repair a motorcar. C. Around the street comer. D. You drive too fast to damage it.

54. Let‘s take a walk. A. Yes, let’s. B. Oh, thanks. C. Yes, please. D. No, thank yhou.

55. Hello! Can I get a seat on the 8 pm flight Detroit? A. Hello! International Airline.

B. You‘d better look up the schedule first. C. I’m sorry, but it’s completely booked. D. I‘m afraid you have to change.

56. How do I get to Cairo?

A. I‘m sorry. I can‘t understand.

B. You could catch the 9:30 flight and change at Paris. C. I‘m afraid you have missed the flight. D. I‘m glad to show you the way.

57. Could I borrow your CD of English songs? A. No, I am not available.

B. I’m sorry. It’s not at hand now. C. It‘s very kind of you. D. Thank you very much.

58. What‘s the weather like in your hometown? A. It‘s a nice place. B. I like the food there.

C. He asks me whether I like the weather. D. It’s cold in winter and hot in summer.

59. Hey, Barbara. You look so pale. A. I’m just getting over the flu. B. It doesn‘t matter.

C. You didn‘t sleep well last night. D. I‘m sorry to hear that.

60. Are you feeling better today, Mrs. Silver? A. Don‘t worry about me.

B. Just stay in bed and have a good rest. C. There must be something wrong.

D. Yes, thanks doctor. But I still feel dizzy.

61. I think the Internet is very helpful.

A. Yes, so do I B. That‘s a very good idea C. Neither do I D. I‘d rather go surfing on it

62. Hurry up. The lecture begins at 2:00. A. Don’t worry. We’ve got 20 minutes. B. Thank you. No hurry.

C. Never mind. You go if you like. D. The lecture is useful.

63. Oh, You‘re back at work? How was your holiday?

A. We had rain every day and stayed at the hotel most of the time. B. The ten-day holiday was not long enough. C. I was missing you when I was on holiday. D. I heard you were on holiday, too.

64. May I help you, madam?

A. Sorry, I have no idea B. Yes, I know what to buy

C. You‘d better give me a hand D. Yes, I’d like 2 kilos of oranges

65. Don‘t take too long at the coffee shop. It‘s 14:15. A. I‘ll think your advice over.

B. I see. We have 30 minutes left. C. That‘s no problem. D. I‘m afraid so.

66. I wonder if Tim could control the situation. A. It‘s none of your business. B. You‘ll get involved in it. C. Tim must be thinking about it. D. Well, if he can’t control it, no one can.

67. Excuse me, would you lend me your calculator? A. Certainly. Here you are. B. Please don‘t mention it. C. It‘s nothing.

D. Yes, I have a hand.

68. Excuse me, how far is the airport from here? A. You can take a taxi. B. It’s about thirty miles. C. I‘ll fly to Sidney.

D. It‘s only six hundred dollars.

69. May I have a look at your photo album? A. Yes, you have.

B. It‘s very interesting.. C. This is my girl friend. D. Yes, of course.

70. There‘s a new cafeteria at the corner. How about going there for supper? A. Fine. But it’s my treat this time. B. It‘s newly decorated.

C. Let‘s look at the menu first.

D. I have no idea about what to order.

Part II

81. The policeman was attacked ______a knife. A. on B. by C. for D. with 82. This ancient letter was written ____ a pen. A. with B. by C. on D. in

83. A new hotel _________ in the center of town at the moment.

A. has been built B. is built C. was built D. is being built 84. Are trees ____ along the road right now?

A. plant B. planting C. being planted D. planted

85. Don‘t worry, your watch _________ and you can have it in no time.

A. is repaired B. has been repaired C. was repaired D. is being repaired 86. My car was being ______when it was stolen

A . to repair B. repair C repairing D. repaired 87. He spends a quarter of the day ____.

A. to sleep B. sleeping C. sleeps D. to sleeping 88. If I get the new job. I ____ buy a better car. A. – (不填) B. will C. would D. might

89. If I had more money, I _____ travel around the world. A. will B. want C. would D like

90. If you don‘t promise to help build more houses, ordinary people ____ .

A. will not benefit B. would not benefit C. should not benefit D. could not benefit 91. ____ I got a first, I‘d stay in university and I‘d do a postgraduate research degree. A. As B. Since C. When D. If 92. He is over fifty, but he looks as though he ____ only in his thirties. A. were B. is C. will be D. has been

93. If there were life on Mars, such life forms ____ unable to survive on earth. A. is B. are C would be D will be 94. If he was fitter, he _____ live longer.

A. – (不填) B. will C would D. can

95. If the man _________ succeed, he must work as hard as he can. A. will B. is to C. is going to D. should 96. Everything ____ if Albert hadn‘t called the fire brigade. A. will be destroyed B. will have been destroyed C. would be destroyed D. would have been destroyed 97. Our lab was being _____ when we visited the university. A. rebuilt B. rebuild C. rebuilding D. to rebuild

98. When we were having a meeting, the director ____ the bad news by telephone. A. was telling B. was told C. could tell D. would tell 99. ____ the tree ____ down?

A. Has……been chopped B. Has…… been chopping C. Has…. been chopped D. Has…… been chopping 100. _____ majority of people agree with him. A. The B. A C. – (不填) D. One

101. ____ majority of people are highly against the pollution in this city. A – (不填) B. A C. The D. Many 102. We need ____ machine.

A. repairing B. repair C. repaired D. to repair

103. At present, the most important thing is that Britain needs ________ more to improve the relationship with the USA.

A. to do B. doing C. to be done D. do 104. The bedroom needs __________.

A. decorating B. to decorate C. decorate D. decorated 105. The roof of our house is broken, so it needs _______.

A. repaired B. repairing C. being repaired D to repair 106. We have our house ________ every week by a cleaner. A. clean B. cleaned C. cleaning D. to clean 107. I have lived here _________ 1997.

A. for B. since C. at D. from 108. She has lived here ____ three years. A. since B. for C. during D. in

109. My aunt has lived in New York ____ 1995. A. for B. during C. in D. since

110. He ____ in the laboratory the whole morning.

A. has been working B. is working C. was working D. has worked 111. What _____ all this morning?

A. are you being done B. have you been doing C. have you been done D. are you doing 112. He has ____ four successful books.

A. wrote B. written C. been writing D. written 113. You look _______. What ____ you _____?

A. trie, did….do B. tiring, have….done C. tried, do…do D. tried, have…been doing 114. They ________ for hours.

A. have been driving B. have been driven C. drove D. drive 115. I‘m tired. I ____ working very hard.

A. have B. am C. had D. have been 116. That place is ____ the south of the city. A. at B. in C. on D. to

117. China is ____ the east of Asia. A. in B. to C. on D. at

118. She likes to spend time ____ with her grandchildren. A. play B. to play C. playing D. played

119. I have spent a lot of time _____ working on this problem. A. at B. – (不填) C. on D. with

120. He _______ himself quickly to the new condition of his work. A. changed B. altered C. adjusted D. varied 121. It was convenient ____ close to work.

A. to living B living C live D lived 122. It‘s very convenient ____ here.

A. to live B. live C. lived D. living 123. It‘s not safe ____ in the street.

A. played B. play C. playing D. plays

124. Parliament didn‘t think the Prime Minister did enough in the improvement of fair employment ____ he was asked to write to Parliament for further explanation. A. so B. therefore C. since D. as

125. The big man has always been eating on the go, ____ he has got stomachache. A. so B. however C. as D. because

126. All the team members tried their best. We lost the game, _________. A. however B. therefore C. since C. as 127. He asked me where _____ from.

A. did I came B. I came C. do I come D. I come 128. She asked me whether ____ English. A. was I B. am I C are you D. I was 129. She was very concerned ____ her mother‘s illness. A. about B. for C. with D. on

130. The next train to Beijing _____ here at 3 o‘clock. A. is due B. is due to C. is due for D. due to

131. The ____ is concerned with successful election, whereas the statesman is interested in future

of his people.

A. politics B. politician C. political D. politically 132. Ann is studying ____ at university.

A. politic B. politics C. politician D. political

133. After _____ the bid, major construction began in Beijing. A. win B. wining C. winning D. won

134. ____ for the Olympic Games begins about ten years in advance. A. Bid B. To bid C. Bidding D. To be bidden 135. I don‘t think this kind of medicine has any ______. A. answer B. cause C. effect D. work

136. Some of the citizens have been _____ medals for bravery. A. given B. offered C. awarded D. paid

137. The beef I ate at the restaurant yesterday is delicious. I‘d like to have it again even if it costs ____

A. as twice much B. much as twice C. as much as D. twice as much 138. The blue whale is ____ largest animal in the world. A. a B. the C. – (不填) D. the most 139. Frank plays _____ Alex.

A. a lot more better than B. much more better than C. a lot better than D. much more well than

140. If you want to visit someone in England, you‘d better make arrangement ______. A. in time B. in turn C. in advance D. in detail 141. Could you pleas pay me _____ advance? A . – (不填) B. on C.in D. for

142. John Preston was tired __ living in east London, in which he had moved after his wife‘s death.

A. to B. of C. at D. for

143. His parents will be _____ him if he fails the examination.

A. disappointing with B. disappointed on C. disappointed with D. disappointing for 144. The president claimed the terrorists should be held responsible ____ the explosions that happened last month in London. A. for B. on C. at D.about

145. _____ you told me, I had heard nothing of what happened. A. Not B. After C. Till D. Until 146. Once he starts a job, he won‘t stop _____ it is finished. A. till B after C. before D. until 147. They are ____ students that they all performed well in the nationwide examinations. A. so diligent B. such diligent C. so much diligent D. such very diligent 148. It is ____ that he has to ask for help.

A. so a big job B. a so big job C. a such big job D. such a big job 149. I can do that job ___ myself.

A. by B. on C. with D. – (不填)

150. I saw she was in difficulty with all those parcels, so I offered my ____. A. services B. money C. use D. chance

151. The public transports system in many cities in the world __ by the local authority. A is still ran B. are still run C. are still ran D. is still run 152. Edgar began ____as an office boy years ago. A. job B. work C. position D. occupation

153. My parents are not interested in modern music. They are ____ the times. A. before B. behind C. after D. low

154. In addition to rice, we need to _____ our diet with fish, meat and vegetable. A. supplement B. replace C add D eat

155. If you want to learn something, you had better pay ____ in class. A. care B. respect C. attention D. notion 156. We failed in our ____ to climb the mountain. A. trial B. contempt C. desire D. attempt 157. We have kept _____ our friendship by writing to each other, so we are true friends. A. back B. UP C. off D. down

158. The patient acted on the doctor‘s _________ and finally recovered. A. advices B. advice C. advise D. advises

159. I don‘t want you to make any trouble, _________, I urge you to solve the problem. A. thus B. consequently C. on the contrary D. just as 160. He speaks so quickly that I didn‘t ___ what he said. A. receive B. listen C. take D. catch 161. We lived on a ______ when my wife studied in Oxford. It is quiet there, so very suited for a student.

A. main road B. side street C. motorway D. junction

162. There are nations whose lack of contact with the outside with the outside world has _poverty. A. fallen into B. consisted in C. resulted in D. come up to

163. I know this is the secret between you and me, and I promise never to _____ it to anyone else. A. mention B. talk C. speech D. announce

164. I was busy with my paper when I heard someone ____ in the room above. A. moving on B. moving off C moving up D. move about 165. His attitude toward us seems _____ P107

A. nicely B. warmly C kindly D. friendly

166. Bush‘s farm ____ is said to be at bottom of the state of Texas in north America. A. street B. road C. lane D. avenue

167. When a fire _____ at the National Exhibition, at least then priceless paintings were completely destroyed.

A. broke off B. broke out C. broke down D. broke up 168. ______ all we should put the theory into practice. A. Beside B. To C. Above D. Of

Part II Cloze Passage 1

Although international travel is usually an 1 and pleasant experience, travellers should take steps to ensure that their health does not suffer either 2 their time the air or their time abroad.

Before you go, check with your doctor or local travel clinic 3 injections are necessary for the areas you are travelling 4 . Allow sufficient time to have these injections before you 5 because they may take time to become effective. Be sure that the information on health is up-to-date. Check on the Internet if you are not sure. Don't go to bed late the day 6 you fly.

Your body has a natural daily sleep pattern. It takes time to adjust to a new time zone. There are many different 7 of jet lag: you may not be able to sleep, you may not want to eat or you may feel sick and tired. You may not be able to concentrate for some days after you arrive. There are several things you can do to 8 the effects of jet lag: － Do your 9 to relax during the flight;

－ Sleep as much as you can on the flight. Use a mild sleeping pill if necessary; － Drink as much water as you can; － Don't drink alcohol and caffeine;

－ Take mild sleeping pills 10 the first few days in the new time zone if you need them. 1. A. excited B. exciting C. excited D. excitting

2. A. of„on„of B. of„in„of C. from„on„from D. from„in„from 3. A. where B. - (不填) C. which D. that 4. A. - (不填) B. in C. to D. at

5. A. will leave B. is leaving C. leave D. have left 6. A. after B. in C. on D. before 7. A. effects B. effect C. affect D. affects 8. A. short B. shorten C. less D. lessen 9. A. good B. better C. best D. most 10. A. at B. for C. of D. on Passage 2

The ancient Olympic Games ___1____ part of a religious festival in honour __2_____ the Greek god Zeus, the father of all Greek gods and goddesses. The Festival and games __3____ in Olympia, a religious Sanctuary.

In the ancient games, athletes received prizes worth large amounts of money. In fact the word ―athlete‖ is an ancient Greek word, __4____ ―one who competes ___5__ a prize‖.

The marathon was not an event of the ancient Olympic Games. The marathon is a modern event that was first ___6__ in the Olympic Games in 1896. It was ___7__ a village called Marathon __8____ the Persians __9___ by a small Greek army. The news of the victory was brought to Athens by a soldier, who ran the 26 miles from the village of Marathon to the capital. 26 miles was _10__ adopted as the distance of the modern marathon race.

1. A. is B. are C.was D. were 2. A. for B.of C. with D. after

3. A. hold B. held C. were held D. are hold 4. A. meaning B. mean C. to mean D. meant

5. A. of B. for C.as D. in 6. A. introduced B. introducing C. introduce D. to introduce 7. A. name for B. name after C. named of D. named after 8. A. that B. which C. where D. - (不填) 9. A. were defeated B. are defeated C. defeated D. defeats 10. A. because B. furthermore C. however D.therefore

Passage 3

Smoking may be a pleasure for some people. 1 , it is a serious source of 2 for their fellows. Now medical authorities express their concern bout the effect of smoking 3 the health not only of those who smoke but also of those who do not. 4 , nonsmokers who must 6 inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may 5 more than the smokers themselves. As you are 6 informed, a considerable number of our students have 9in an effort to 7 the university to ban smoking in the classrooms. I believe they are 8 right in their aim. However, I would hope that it is probable to achieve this by calling on he smokers to use good judgment and show concern for others 9 than by regulation.

Smoking is 16by city bylaws(地方规章) in theatres and in halls used for showing films as well as in laboratoriesswheresthere may be a fire hazard. Nevertheless , it is up to your good 10 .

1. A. Hence B. However C. Anyway D. Furthermore 2. A. joy B. discomfort C. convenience D. relief 3. A. against B. for C. in D. on 4. A.In consquence B On the other hand C.In fact D. After all 5. A. suffer B. subject C. submit D. sustain 6. A. certain B. sure C. doubtless D. right 7. A. reason B. persuade C. argue D. suggest 8. A. entirely B. likely C. generally D. possibly 9. A. rather B. better C. more D. other

10. A. idea B. duty C. sense D. responsibility

Passage 4

A survey was carried out last year 1 the British Medical Association, an organization of doctors. It shows that most people do not do 21 exercise. In 1995, 60% of people walked more than one mile a day. Now, that number has fallen 2 to only 20%. 3___ more people are going to the gym, fewer people are walking. Doctors say we need 4 for 20 minutes three times a week. 5 is an easy form of exercise that everyone can do. If you 6 one mile each day, you will improve your health very quickly. Doctors say we need to tackle this problem head 7 and try 8 people healthier because not doing enough exercise is responsible 9 many of the country‘s health problems. Doctors suggest you go 10 a walk every day after dinner.

1. A. - (不填) B. with C. by D. to 2. A. sharoly B. slightly C. down D. up

3. A. So B. Therefore C. But D. Although 4. A. exercising B. to exercise C. exercised D. exercise

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

A. Walk B. To walk C. Walking D. Walked A. walk B. walked C. to walking D.walking A. down B. in C. up D. on A. making B. make C. to make D. made A.to B. for C. at D. with A. at B. for C. and D. to

Passage 5

Plants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there ____1 no plants. This is because plants can make 2 from air, water and sunlight. Animals and men can't make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. 3 , animals and men need plants in order to live. This is the reason why we find so many plants around us.

If you look carefully at the plants around you, you will find that there are many 4 of plants. There re two __5 _ type of plants, flowering plants and non-flowering plants.

Flowering plants can make seed. The seed are 6 by fruits. Almost all the trees around us are flowering plants. Some fruits have one seed, two, or many more. But a few furits have __7___ seeds at all. An example of fruit 8 seeds is the banana fruit.

Most non-flowering plants grow from spores instead of seeds. Some spores are so small and light that they can _ 9___ in the air. When these spores 10 on wet shady places, they usyally grow into new plants.

1. A are B. were C. hadn‘t D hadn‘t been 2. A. meat B. vegetables C food D. fruits 3. A. Therefore B. Or C. But D. Though 4. A. hundreds. B. tons C. roots D. types 5. A. thousand B. main C useful D nice 6. A. born B. protected C. covered D. hided 7. A. few. B. big C no D small

8. A. without B. with C growing D. instead of 9. A. hang B. grow C fall D. float 10. A. float B. lie C fall D move

Passage 6

Frank knew he was very ill. He spent days walking, 1 as far as thirty miles 2 a day, trying to reason with the pain, and strange thoughts in his mind. Then, one night, he made up his 3 that he would go to the hospital and ask them to admit him. He reported to out-patients and asked to see a psychiatrist (精神病医生).

A junior doctor eventually examined him and 4 to Frank's confused account of having been in hospital before, of how he thought he ought to 5 again because he was so confused and knew something was very wrong with him. The doctor did not admit him. Frank cannot 6 whether he was told that the hospital was full or that they simply did not believe him. \"I felt I was completely alone. I thought there was 7 there to help.\"

So Frank went back on to the streets to find a future of sleeping outside, the occasional shelter in hospitals, and sometimes prison 8 he was picked up for being drunk: drunk because it was the 9 way he could forget his condition. Frank had sought help and been turned away. Thousands of others 10 him can find no help either. They are the sufferers from long-term mental illness that confuse the minds of their victims. 1. A. sometimes B. sometime C. some time D. time 2. A. for B. at C. on D. in 32

3. A. head B. brain C. mind D. heart 4. A. listened B. heard C. talked D. took

5. A. be admitted B. admit C. be admitting D. have been admitted 6. A. remind B. remember C. recall D. forget 7. A. somebody B. anybody C. nobody D. everybody 8. A. whenever B. where C. that D. why 9. A. only B. one C. bad D. first 10. A. as B. some C. alike D. like

Passage 7

A study 1 that fitness is the key 2 long life, irrespective of body shape or even smoking habits. Researchers discovered that people 3 exercise live longer than those who do not, 4 they are overweight and smoke.

The study found that the least fit of the 6,000 middle-aged men in the study were five times 5 to die within six years of the start of the research than the fittest. This was true whether or not the men had heart problems, smoked or 6 overweight. Scientists concluded that it was better to be fat and active than skinny and sedentary. Dr Ken Cooper, a fitness expert, said, \"You are better off smoking a packet of cigarettes a day and 7 regularly than being a non-smoker and sedentary.\" Although he adds, \" But don't misunderstand me. I am not endorsing smoking. I am trying to tell you how dangerous it is to be sedentary.\"

8 , the study appears to fly in the face of research last year which concluded that

more than 30,000 people die prematurely every year in Britain from illnesses caused by being overweight.

The British Government is putting pressure on manufacturers 9 high levels of sugar in food and to restrict the hard-sell of junk food to children in order to improve the nation's health. But the new study suggests the Government 10 more people to exercise.

1. A. showing B. show C. has shown D. had shown 2. A. to B. for C. of D. in 3. A. –(不填) B. which C. whom D. who 4. A. if B. unless C. even if D. because 5. A. like B. likely D. less likely D. more likely 6. A. was B. were C. is D. are

7. A. to exercise B. exercising C. exercise D. exercised 8. A. However B. So C. Although D. Furthermore 9. A. reduce B. reducing C. to reduce D. reduced 10. A. encouraged B. encouraging C. to encourage D. encourage

Passage 8

A study has shown that fitness is the key 1 long life, irrespective of body shape 2 even smoking habits. Researchers discovered that people who exercise live longer than 3 , even if they are overweight and smoke.

The study found that __4____ fit of the 6,000 middle-aged men in the study were five times more likely to die within six years of the start of the research than the fittest. This was true ___5____the men had heart problems, smoked or were overweight. Scientists concluded that it

was better ___6____and active than skinny and sedentary. Dr Ken cooper, a fitness expert, said, ― You are better off smoking a packet of cigarettes a day and exercising regularly than ___7___ a non –smoker and sedentary.‖ Although he adds, ―But don‘t misunderstand me. I am not endorsing ___8__, I am trying to tell you how dangerous it is to be sedentary.‖

The British Government is putting pressure ___9__ manufacturers to reduce high levels of sugar in food and to restrict the hard-sell of junk food to children in order to improve the nation‘s health. But the new study suggests the Government should encourage more people __10___.

1. A. for B. of C. to D. in

2. A. or B. and C. but D. either

3. A. those who does not B. these who do not C. these that do not D. those who do not 4. A. the little B. less C. least D. the least 5. A. that B. whether or not C. if or not D. when 6. A. being fat B. to be fat C. to do D. doing 7. A. being B. be C. to be D. is

8. A. smoke B. to smoke C. smoking D. smoked 9. A. on B. in C. to D. for

10. A. exercise B. exercising C. to exercise D. exercised

Part IV Reading Comprehension Passage 1 P92

1. What does the word \"replaced\" mean in the sixth line in paragraph 1 ?

A. renewed B. refilled C. put back D. recovered 2. The word \"shabby\" in the last line of paragraph 1 means _________.

A. satisfactory B. in good condition C. in bad condition D. attractive 3. The word \"drawback\" most likely means _________.

A. advantage B. disadvantage C. return D. feature

4. The sentence \"we have a list of things to do as long as your arm\" means _________. A. we have to use our arms to do a lot of things B. we have few things to do C. we have quite a few things to do D. we have nothing to do 5. Which of the following is TRUE about June and Pete's house?

A. It's detached one with a large garden. B. It's a located near the centre of London. C. It was in a good state when they bought it. D. It generally please them.

Passage 2 P116

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. All the dogs are allowed into the hospitals to visit the patients. B. Only some special dogs can help the patients feel better. C. Doctors and nurses doubt if pets can bring comfort to the patients.

D. Doctors and nurses are aware pets will bring benefits to all the patients. 2. Pets are particularly beneficial to the following EXCEPT ______________. A. children B. people with mental illnesses

C. the elderly people who live alone D. the elderly people who have to live apart from their pets

3. The first sentence of Para. 2 suggests ____________.

A. touching and playing with a pet makes people nervous and anxious B. pets can make people become quiet and attentive

C. people feel uncomfortable when they touch and play with a pet

D. people feel relaxed and hopeful when they touch and play with a pet 4. The dog helps Alan do the following EXCEPT_________.

A. She helps her get dressed B. She accompanies her to the hospital C. She gets the newspaper for her D. She picks up the phone for her 5. The sentence “when I was going to a comma„”means that _________. A. when I got hungry„ B. when I felt asleep„

C. when I became unconscious„ D. when I fell down on the floor„

Passage 3 P 140

1. In the second paragraph, the word ―endosing‖ means _____.

A. supporting B. disapproving C. arguing against D. giving up 2. What does the word ―sedentary‖ mean in the second paragraph?

A. fat B. inactive C. fit D. dangerous 3. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that_____. A. the new study contradicts the previous research B. the new study is based on the previous research C. the new study is similar to the previous research

D. the new study concludes being overweight is also the cause of death.

4. What can we infer about the British Government‘s attitude in the last paragraph? A. It‘s indifferent to the research of last year. B. It has approved of the previous research. C. It is not concernted about the nation‘s health. D. It has approved of the new study.

5. What‘s the author‘s attitude according to the passage?

A. Indifferent. B. Subjective C. Objective D. Critical

Passage 4

May you wish upon a thousand stars? May you catch a million fireflies? Get started with choosing a motorhome or a travel trailer．And then you may realize just how much you learn when you look at life through the eyes of a traveler． For Don and Mary，their motorhome trip experience has been priceless．About six years ago，they took their first motorhome trip together．And the family enjoyed it so much that soon they were making a lifestyle decision． ―The only thing we were ever really happy doing was traveling．‖says Mary．―So we decided to live in the home we love best．‖

After some consideration，the couple decided to home-school their children．Now the road is their classroom，and far from missing educational experiences，they are citizens of the world．The family visits museums and relates the travel to the children‘s studies．On the road，they meet people from many cultures and walks of life．And they are connected too to the world．Their

motorhome is complete with computer，satellite dish，TV and GPS．

The family consider themselves lucky and have some advice for other families．―Don‘t wait to spend time with your children．Get a motorhome and take weekend trips and vacations together．You will enrich your kids‘lives and become closer as a family.‖

1. From the passage，we know for sure that Don and Mary are____________.

A. good friends B. boyfriend and girlfriend C. husband and wife D. brother and sister 2. In the third paragraph，when Mary said，―So we decided to live in the home we love

best，‖the home she refers to is actually____________.

A. the school for her children B. the museums they visit C. the road as her children‘s classroom D. her motorhome

3. Which of the following sentences do you think is most suitable to describe the education their

children get?

A. They learn a lot more than ordinary school kids B. They miss educational experiences

C. They visit museums and relate the visits to studies D. They meet people from many cultures and walks of life

4. At the end of the fourth paragraph，the shortened word GPS stands for____________ A. General Place Situation B. Global Positioning System C. Ground P1ay Site D. Guide Planet Study 5. The family consider themselves lucky because____________. A. their life is rich and they stay closer to each other B. they have made a lifestyle decision

C. their motorhome trip experience is priceless D. all of the above

Passage 5

A funny thing happened on the way to the communication revolution: we stopped talking to each other.

I was walking in the park with a friend recently, and his mobile phone rang, interrupting our conversation. There we were, walking and talking on a beautiful sunny day and – poof! I was cut off as if I had become absent from the conversation.

The part was filled with people talking on their cell phones. They were passing people without looking at them, saying hello, noticing their babies or stopping to pat their dogs. It seems that the limitless electronic voice is preferred to human contact.

The telephone used to connect you to the absent. Now it makes people feel absent. Recently I was in a car with three friends. The driver hushed the rest of us because he could not hear the person on the other end of his cell phone. There we were, four friends driving down the high way, unable to talk to each other because of the small thing designed to make communication easier. Why is it that the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel? Every advance in communications technology is a setback to the closeness of human interaction. With e-mail and instant message over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another. With voice mail, you can make entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. If my mom has a question, I just leave the answer on her machine.

As almost every contact between human beings gets automatic, the emotional distance index goes up. Pumping gas at the station? Why say good-morning to the assistant when you can swipe

your credit card at the pump and save yourself the bother of human contact? Making a deposit at the bank? Why talk to the clerk who lives in the neighborhood when you can put your card into the ATM?

More and more, I find myself hiding behind e-mail to do a job meant for conversation or being relieved that voice mail picked up because I didn‘t really have time to talk. The technology devoted to helping me keep in touch is making me lonelier.

I own a mobile phone, an ATM card, a voice-mail telephone, and an e-mail account. Giving them up isn‘t a choice. They are great for what they are intended to do. It‘s their unintended results that make me upset. What good is all this gee-whiz technology if there is no one in the room to hear you crying out ―Gee whiz‖?

1. The author‘s experience of walking in a park with a friend recently made him feel ________. A. unhappy B. funny C. sunny D. wonderful

2. According to the author, human contact in a park means _________. A. looking at each other and saying hello when passing B. noticing their babies and stopping to pat their dogs

C. talking on the mobile phone and getting connected with the other people D. both A and B 3. According to the author, the more connected we get in communications technology, the ____

we are.

A. more automatic B. easier C. more disconnected D. closer

4. What are the examples the author gives to explain his idea that every advance in

communications technology is a setback to the closeness of human interaction?________ A. With e-mail and instant message over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing

or talking to one another.

B. With voice mail, you can make entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. C. If his mom has a question, he just leaves the answer on her machine. D. All of the above 5. What is the unintended result of communication technology, according to the

author?_________

A. It makes communication easier and conversation possible everywhere/

B. It actually creates a distance between people instead of bringing them together. C. It makes every contact between human beings automatic and makes people feel connected. D. It makes human contacts limitless with electronic voices everywhere.

Passage 6 Dear Folks，

I‘ve been here for about three weeks and already I have so much to tell you．New York is nothing like I thought．Compared to Lanzhou，the buildings are much taller，and the streets are less crowded．There aren‘t as many people downtown because most people live in the suburbs．I haven‘t seen anything yet．I guess it will take a lot more time than just a few weeks．

As you know，I‘m living in the dormitory．It isn‘t as luxurious as a hotel，but it‘s less costly than a room anywhere else．My roommate comes from Egypt，but she doesn‘t speak English as well as I do．I think she‘s worried about that．

My first week of classes was not as easy as I had expected．The campus is so big that it was difficult to find the right building sometimes．But my professors seem to be OK，except they gave us a lot of work to do．I hope I can keep up．America doesn‘t have the same kind of system as China，so it will take me time to catch on．

Well，no matter how much I like it here，I really miss home．The food doesn‘t taste all that good，and of course，I miss you and my room and all my friends．I don‘t know if I can have the same type of friends as I did back home．Students in America seem less interested in their studies than my Chinese friends back in Lanzhou，and I think they like to have more fun. I‘ll wait and see．But I do love you all and think of you all the time．Sometimes I even want to go home．But I know I must follow my route to finish my education． Please take care of yourselves and write to me soon． Love Yichen

1. According to Yichen，New York____________. A. is just so big B．has less people C．is full of buildings D．1ooks very different from what she expected 2. Yichen lives in a dormitory，because____________.

A. it is the cheapest B. it is luxurious C. she can share it with someone D. she can live on the campus

3. The most difficult thing at the moment for Yichen in her learning is____________. A. to find the right classroom building B. not being able to speak good English C. to keep up in a different learning environment D. to do a lot of homework 4. Yichen seems to be________friends with American students．

A. confident in making B. 1ess confident in making C. unwilling to make D. happy to make 5. On her arrival in New York，Yichen compares things and people with those in____________. A. Egypt B. America C. school D. Lanzhou

Passage 7

Paper was invented by the Chinese in the first century ADPaper was not made in southern Europe until about the year 1100Scandinaviawhich now makes a great deal of the worlds paperdid not begin to make it until 1500Most paper is made from woodPaper-making is an important British industry and paper from Britain is sold to many countries such as Australia and South AfricaSome of the wood used in the British paper making industry comes from trees grown in Britain, but wood is also bought from other countries such as Norway. One tree is needed for every four hundred copies of a fortypage newspaperIf half the adults in Britain buy one daily paperthis uses up over a thousand trees a dayAll over the worldtrees are being cut down faster than they are being plantedso there may be a serious need for paper at the beginning of next century?.

When we think of paperwe think of newspaperbooksletters and writing paperBut there are many other usesOnly half of paper is used for books and newspaperetcPaper is very good for keeping you warm. Each yearmore and more things are made of paperNow we hear that chairstablesand even beds can be made of paperBut the latest in paper making seems to be paper houses.

1. Where was paper invented? A. In China B. In southern Europe C. In Scandinavia D. In Britain

2. Scandinavia began to make paper____________. A. in 1100 B. in 1400 C. in 1500 D. in the first century 3. Every four hundred copies of a fortypage newspaper will need____________. A. half a tree B. one tree C. two trees D. more than one tree

4. All Over the worldtrees are being cut down________than they are being planted. A. more slowly B. much faster C. much more slowly D. faster 5. The latest things made of paper are____________. A. chairs B. tables C. clothes D. houses

Passage 8

My mother raised me as best as she could，taking on odd jobs in the neighborhood for money．Still without a father to tell me how to act and what was expected of me, I felt lost．I wandered for years and got involved with tough guys on the East Side of New York．They would fight madly over a dropped coin．They would steal to get what they wanted．I wanted to be like them．

It was lucky for me that I left the city and entered a world of discipline, after following my mother‘s advice. During three years of military service，I had time to rethink my life，and my thoughts often ran to mother．I realized suddenly just how much of a heartache I must have been to her，how little I had noticed her. When my father left this world，my mother was completely alone．To support us，my mother cleaned aprtments and took in washing and ironing from the neighbors．And as she worked hard at this labor，she kept her head high．Each week she would bring a pile of books home from the library and read to us．My mother had wanted nothing more，than for me to turn into an honest responsible man．But I had acted against her．Finally，almost too late I had the sense to feel shame．

Ten years passed and I returned to the apartment on the East Side．I knew I wou|dn‘t fall back in with the wrong people，although I still wasn‘t sure where 1 was heading．My mother，I could tell，was worried about me. In my neighborhood, to become a police officer or a firefighter was a mark of significant social success and achievement．For me it was an opportunity for a real start in life．I wondered if 1 was up to it, but I knew that it was time to try．When I found myself in the big hall raising my hands to take the firefighter‘s oath(誓言)of office, my mother was sitting a few rows behind with a smile of relief．She knew that at last 1 was off on life‘s road and moving steadily．Her smile said．―My job is finally done.‖

1. From this story, we may guess that the East Side of New York must be a____________area.. A. commercial B．rich C．poor D．distant 2. The author used to behave himself____________. A. oddly B. toughly C. remarkably D. badly 3. From the context, we understand that ―odd jobs‖ in the first paragraph refer to jobs________. A. of cleaning, washing and ironing B. which are not regular or fixed C. which one can make extra money with D. with house work

4. In the first sentence of the second paragraph，the author says，―It was lucky for me

that…‖The lucky experience he talks about here is his experience of________. A. the three years of military service B. 1eaving a world of discipline

C. 1eaving the city and his mother D. remembering the books his mother read to her children 5. What is not true according to the passage?

A. After her husband died, his mother did all available jobs to support the family B. The author was surprised that he was accepted as a firefighter C. The author finally realized that his mother always wanted him to be an honest and responsible man.

D. In face of poverty，his mother never lowered her head．She bravely struggled on

Passage 9

PALO ALTO, California------―Switching off the television may help prevent children from getting fatter------ even if they do not change their diet or increase the amount they exercise,‖ US researchers said last week.

A study of 192 third and fourth graders, generally aged eight and nine, found that children who cut the number of hours spent watching television gained nearly two pounds(0.9kg) less over a one-year period than those who did not change their television diet.

―The findings are important because they show that weight loss can only be the result of a reduction in television viewing and not any other activity,‖ said Thomas Robinson, a pediatrician(儿科专家) at Stanford University.

―American children spend an average of more than four hours per day watching television and videos or playing video games, and rates of childhood being very fat have doubled over the past 20 years,‖ Robinson said.

In the study, presented this week to the Pediatric Academic Societies‗ annual meeting in San Francisco, the researchers persuaded about 100 of the students to reduce their television viewing by one-quarter to one-third.

Children watching fewer hours of television showed a significantly smaller increase in waist size and had less body fat than other students who continued their normal television viewing, even though neither group ate a special diet or took part in any extra exercise.

―One explanation for the weight loss could be the children unstuck to the television may simply have been moving around more and burning off calories,‖ Robinson said.

―Another reason might be due to eating fewer meals in front of the television. Some studies have suggested that eating in front of the TV encourages people to eat more,‖ Robinson said. 1. The author tries to tell us in the first two paragraphs that ________. A. children will get fatter if they eat too much B. children will get thinner if they eat less

C. children will get fatter if they spend less time watching TV

D. children will get fatter if they spend more time watching TV 2. According to the passage, the time American children usually spend on watching TV_____. A. is more than four hours a day B. is less than four hours a day

C. doubled in the last twenty years D. is more than on any other activities

3. The time children spend on TV viewing every day is suggested to be about ________.

A. six hours B. eight hours C. three hours D. one hour 4. Which one of the following is right?

A. Children usually eat fewer while watching TV. B. Children usually eat more while watching TV. C. Children eat the same amount of meals while watching TV. D. Children usually eat nothing while watching TV.

5. Why can watching TV increase kids‘ weight according to the passage? A. They usually eat more while watching TV. B. They burn off fewer calories.

C. They change their diet while watching TV. D. Both A and B.

Passage 10

The greatest recent social changes have been in the lives of women. During the twentieth century there has been a remarkable shortening of the proportion of a woman's life spent in caring for children. A woman marrying at the end of the nineteenth century would probably have been in her middle twenties, and would be likely to have seven or eight children, of whom four or five lived till they were five years old. By the time the youngest was fifteen, the mother would have been in her early fifties and would expect to live a further twenty years, during which customs, opportunity and health made it unusual for her to get paid work. Today women marry younger and have fewer children. Usually a woman's youngest child will be fifteen when she is forty-five and can be expected to live another thirty-five years and is likely to take paid work until retirement at sixty. Even while she has the care of children, her work is lightened by household appliances and convenience foods.

This important change in women's life-pattern has only recently begun to have its full effect on women's economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity, and most of them took a full-time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school-leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women tend to marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards return to full-or-part-time work. Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage: with the husband accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfactions of family life, and with both husband and wife sharing more equally in providing the money, and running the home, according to the abilities and interests of each of them.

1. According to the passage,around the year 1900 most women married____________ . A. at about twenty-five B. in their early fifties

C. as soon as possible after they were fifteen D. at any age from fifteen to forty-five 2. We are told that in an ordinary family about 1900____________. A. many children died before they were five B. seven or eight children lived to be more than five C. the youngest child would be fifteen

D. four or five girls died when they were five

3. When she was over fifty,the late nineteenth-century mother____________. A. would be healthy enough to take up paid jobs

B. was usually expected to die fairly soon C. would expect to work until she died

D. was unlikely to find a job even if she wanted one

4. According to the passage, the women of today usually____________.

A. marry instead of getting paid work B. marry before they are twenty-five C. have more children under fifteen D. have too few children Which of the following statements is not true?

5. A. Even a few years ago the girls would leave work at once when they married B. Today the school leaving age is sixteen

C. Today more married women leave work long before their f'irst child is born D. Very many more women today return to full or part-time work after their first child is born

Passage 11

We are all in a rush．We are hurrying here and there．The pressure of time characterizes life today. People like living at a breakneck speed．Fast—food restaurants,one minute bedtime stories,microwave ovens,quick freezers,instant noodles(面条),automatic dial buttons on the telephone,the remote control of a television, e-mails, the Interuet,all these have caused a speed—up in the pace of people's life．These days it is possible to drive, eat, 1isten to the radio,watch a TV show or talk on the phone all at once, if you dare．Not long ago,for most people, 1istening to the radio was a single-task activity．Now it is rare for a person to listen to the radio and do nothing else．Even television has lost its command of our attention．In so many houses the TV just stays on,like a noisy light,while the life of the busy family passes back and forth in front of it.

In the technology-driven Western world,the increasing wealth and the increasing education bring a sense of tension about time．People believe that they have little time．They wish they had 48 hours a day．American culture views time as a thing to be kept and saved．Timesaving is a subject often talked about and discussed. Books with such titles as Streamlining Your Life；Take Your Time；More Hours in My Day are always bestsellers．People have talked and wanted many ways to 'save time,．But what does this concept mean? Does timesaving mean getting more done? If so, does talking on a mobile phone at the beach save time or waste it? If you can choose between a 30 minute train ride,during which you can read and a 20 minute drive,during which you cannot read,does this drive save ten minutes? Does it make sense to say driving saves ten minutes from your travel budget while removing ten minutes from your reading budget?

These questions have no answer．They depend on a concept that is ill formed: the very idea of timesaving. Some of us say we want to save time when really we just want to do more and faster．It might be simplest to recognize that there is time and we make choices about how to spend it,how to spare it,how to use it and how to fill it．

Time is not a thing we have lost．It is not a thing we ever had．It is what we live in． 1. According to the passage,what characterizes life today is that we____________ . A. are all in a rush B. 1ive at a breakneck speed C. save a lot of time D. feel time is pressing 2. In the sentence, 'These days it is possible to drive,eat,listen to the radio,watch a TV show or

talk on the phone all at once…, the phrase 'all at once, means all____________. A. immediately B. at the same time C. quickly D. instantly

3. The author believes that the increasing wealth and the increasing education bring a sense of

tension____________. A. about time B. among people C. with more things to do D. both A and B 4. The author____________the American idea that time is a thing that can be kept and saved A. believes in. B. does not believe C. is doubtful about D. is certain about 5. The best title for this passage is____________.

A. Can We Save Time? B. What Is Time? C. The Idea of Timesaving D. The Importance of Timesaving

Passage 12

Cynthia Woolly is called the Michael Jordan of women's basketball．With the help and support of her mother,she made her way out of a Los Angeles ghetto(贫民窟)and into the world of women's basketball．She is now a member of the Women's National Basketball Association．She led her basketball team of the city to three championships in a row．Woolly says she has learned many lessons from her mother．One was that you 'step up, when your family needs you．As a result,today,she takes care of five children of her brother's and sister's,ranging in age from six to twenty．They now live in a better neighborhood and go to good schools. ‗‗I'm not providing these children with money, a nice house and good schools so that they will not have to know hardships in life and will make no efforts to make their life better. I am doing it so that they don't have to start at a disadvantage．My mother started out at zero．With determination,she raised our family up．This is about me providing the next generation of my family with a better opportunity．This is about me stepping up., Woolly says．She believes that she is doing the right thing for the children．To her great happiness,all the children are doing very well at school．

1. From the first sentence of this passage,we know that Cynthia Woolly is________in America. A. Michael Jordan,the world-famous basketball player B. a basketball champion player

C. an ordinary woman who plays basketball well D. the best professional woman basketball player 2. Cynthia Woolly is now____________. A. the team leader of a basketball team B. the mother of five children

C. playing for the Women's National Basketball Association D. having a better opportunity to start again

3. From the passage, we can come to the conclusion that Cynthia Woolly must have started her

life____.

A. at a disadvantage B. at the age of six C. with determination D. with good luck 4. Which of the following statements is not true of Cynthia Woolly? A. She was raised up by her mother in a poor neighborhood in Los Angeles B. Her mother was determined to bring her children out of poverty．

C She doesn't want the younger generation of her family to know the hardships in life． D Following her mother's teaching to 'step up,she helps and supports her family．

5. The right thing that Cynthia Woolly believes she is doing for the younger generation of her

family is __________according to the passage． A. giving them a lot of money

B. providing them with a better opportunity to start with C. providing them with a nice house to live in in a better neighborhood D. making them go to good schools

Passage 13

We walked in so quietly that the nurse at the desk didn‘t even lift her eyes from the book. Mum pointed at a big chair by the door and I knew she wanted me to sit down. While I watched, mouth open in surprise, Mum took off her hat and coat and gave them to me to hold. She walked quietly to the small room by the lift and took out a wet mop. She pushed the mop past the desk and as the nurse looked up, Mum nodded and said, ―Very dirty floors.‖

―Yes. I‘m glad they‘ve finally decided to clean them,‖ the nurse answered. She looked at Mum strangely and said, ―But aren‘t you working late?‖

Mum just pushed harder, each swipe of the mop taking her farther and farther down the hall. I watched until she was out of sight and the nurse had turned back to writing in the big book.

After a long time Mum came back. Her eyes were shining. She quickly put the mop back and

took my hand. As we turned to go out of the door, Mum nodded politely to the nurse and said, ―Thank you.‖

Outside, Mum told me, ―Kate is fine. No fever.‖ ―You saw her, Mum?‖

―Of course. I told her about the hospital rules, and she will not expect us until tomorrow. Dad will stop worrying as well. It‘s a fine hospital. But such floors! A mop is no good. You need a brush.‖

1. When she took a mop from the small room what Mum really wanted to do was ____________. A. to clean the floor B. to please the nurse

C. to see a patient D. to surprise the story-teller 2. When the nurse talked to Mum she thought Mum was a ____________. A. nurse B. visitor C. patient D. cleaner 3. After reading the story what can we infer about the hospital? A. It is a children‘s hospital. B. It has strict rules about visiting hours. C. The nurses and doctors there don‘t work hard. D. A lot of patients come to this hospital every day.

4. Why did Mum go to see Kate in the hospital? A.To give her some message about Dad. B. To make sure her room was clean. C. To check that she was still there. D. To find out how she was. 5. Which of the following words best describes Mum? A. Polite. B. Patient. C. Changeable. D. Clever.

Passage 14

10th August, 2004 Dear Sirs,

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, PMC Company is a major producer of technically advanced machinery and chemicals for industry and agriculture.

With a history dating back to 1884, PMC has grown to become one of the 100 largest industrial companies in the United States, with 2000‘s sales in excess（超过） of $2 billion. All

over the world, PMC has about 41,600 employees at 129 factories in 32 states, such as New York state, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, etc. and 15 foreign countries.

We believe PMC to be one of the leaders of the packaging industry both in the U.S. and abroad. Through our own research, development and engineering efforts, we believe we are able to exchange views on and discuss the latest technical aspects of the industry. PMC‘s packaging expertise (专长) is mainly in the following areas: — Packaging and paper box making machinery — Wrapping machines for varying uses Faithfully yours, General Manager PMC Co. Ltd.

1. The company wants to sell ____________.

A. industrial products B. agricultural products C. technical services D. machinery and chemicals 2. Where is the Head Office of the company?

A. In New York state. B. In North Carolina. C. In Chicago, Illinois. D. In Pennsylvania. 3. When did the company‘s annual sales exceed $2 billion?

A. In the year of 1884. B. In the year of 2000. C. In the year of 2004. D. In the year of 2002.

4. The company thinks ____________.

A. it is one of the 15 largest companies in the world

B. it develops its relationship with China only for its own benefit C. it plays a leading role in the world’s packaging industry D. it should open some new companies abroad 5. The letter is written to ____________. A. its customers in the States and abroad B. its headquarters C. its customers abroad

D. its employees in the 32 states and 15 foreign countries

Passage 15

Some people think they have an answer to the troubles of automobile crowding and dirty air in large cities．Their answer is the bicycle,or 'bike,．

In a great many cities,hundreds of people ride bicycles to work every day．In New York City,some bikers have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City．They claim that if more people rode bicycles to work there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown section of the city and therefore less dirty air from car engines.

For several years this group has been trying to get the city government to help bike riders．For example,they want the city to draw bicycle lanes on some of the main streets, because when bike riders have to use the same lanes as cars, there are accidents．Bike for a Better City feels that if there were special lanes more people would use bikes． But no bicycle lanes have been drawn．Not everyone thinks it is a good idea—they say it will slow traffic．Some store owners on the main streets say that if there is less traffic,they will have

less business. And most people live too far from downtown to travel by bike．

The city government has not yet decided what to do．It wants to keep everyone happy．Only on weekends, Central Park is closed to cars,and the roads may be used by bicycles only．But Bike for a Better City says this is not enough and keeps fighting to get bicycle lanes downtown． 1. According to the passage,bicycles____________.

A. are more convenient than cars B．are safer traffic tools than cars

C．are ridden by most people in the U．S． D．are the solution to some city problems 2. The idea of special bicycle lanes is most favored by____________.

A. the city government B. some bike riders C. people living far from downtown D. some store owners

3. ―Bicycle lanes‖,in the third paragraph probably means____________. A. narrow passages between buildings for bicycles B. roads full of bicycles C. special parts of the road for bicycle riders only D. roads for bicycles only 4. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?________． A. Bike for a Better City members ride bicycles to work

B. Sometimes accidents may occur when cars and bikes are on the same lanes C. The Central Park is closed to cars on weekends

D. In New York City．many people use bikes as they have special lanes 5. The best title for this passage is____________.

A. Traffic Crowding in New York City B. Air Pollution in New York City by Cars C. Special Lanes for Passengers D. A Solution to Traffic Problem in New York

Passage 16

When companies need new employees,they usually place advertisements in newspapers in order to attract as many applicants as possible．But many large well-known companies hire new people frequently without putting advemsements in newspapers,because they already have many resumes on file. Therefore,it is not always best to apply only to companies that place ads in newspapers．A person looking for a job is advised to send his resume wim a cover letter to a well-known company even if a position is not then open. He can follow up with a telephone call to inquire if his resume has been received and if any jobs are available. If the company has not a iob at that time,he can ask that they keep his material on file and contact him in the future when something is available．

Sometimes if a company is not hiring at the time,a letter explaining that a position is not currently available will be sent．If a person sends a letter and resume to a company that is not then hiring and later sees an advertisement in the newsper for a job with that company,he should call the company to make certain they have his material on file and will consider him for the position．So,a person has nothing to lose and everything to gain by sending in his resume. 1. What kind of companies are the best choice for a person to write to find a job? A. Companies that place ads in newspapers B. Small trading companies

C. Larger,well-known companies

D. The companies which are looking for new personnel now 2. Which of the following is not true?

A. A person looking for a job should only apply to companies that advertise in newspapers B. Many larger,well-known companies hire new people frequently

C. A person looking for a job is advised to send his resume with a cover letter to a well-known company even if a position is not then open

D. When companies decide to hire new people they usually place an ad in the newspaper to attract as many people as possible．

3. When people are looking for jobs,what should they send to companies,according to the

passage ?

A. A resume and recent photos B. A cover letter and an application C. A resume and a cover letter D. Only a phone call.

4. If you send your resume to a company that isn't hiring at the time, what might the company

do ?

A. The company might call you and tell you that they have no positions now B. The company might hire you anyway

C. The company will not write back because they are not interested in you

D. The company might write back and tell you that there are no positions available at the time 5. According to the author, ____________.

A. it is a bad idea to send in one's resume if one is not certain there is a job available

B. it is always a good idea to send in one's resume whether or not one is certain there is a job available

C. it is not necessary to send in one's resume if one knows that there is not a job available D. it is always necessary to make an inquiry phone call first before one sends in his resume

Passage 17

Every day,the news of the world is relayed to people by over 300 million copies of daily papers,over 400 million radio sets,and over 150 million television sets．Additional news is shown by motion pictures,in theatres and cinemas all over the world．As more people leam what the important events of the day are,fewer are still concerned exclusively with the events of their own household．As the English writer John Donne put it,nearly four hundred years ago,'no man is an island．'This idea is more appropriate today than it was when Donne lived．In short,wherever he lives,a man belongs to some society；and we are becoming more and more aware that whatever happens in one particular society affects,somehow,the life and destiny(命运)of all humanity． Newspapers have been published in the modem world for about four hundred years．Most of the newspapers printed today are read in Europe and North America．However,soon they may be read in all parts of the world,thanks to the new inventions that are changing the techniques of newspaper publishing．

Electronics and automation(电子和自动化)have made it possible to produce pictures and text far more quickly than before．Therefore,the publishing of newspapers and magazines becomes more economical．Furthermore,photo-copies can be sent over great distances now by means of television channels and satellites such as Telstar．Thus,pictures can be brought to the public more quickly than previously．

1. People learn about what happens in the world through____________ . A. newspapers and magazines B. radio and television sets

C. electronics and automation D. both A and B 2. According to the passage,the expression 'no man is an island, means that____________. A. no man lives on an island surrounded by water B. every man is in some way alone

C. every man can live an independent life D. every man belongs to some society 3. The passage suggests that newspapers have been published for about____________. A. 100 years B. 200 years C. 300 years D. 400 years 4. According to the author,people in today's world____________ A. have become more isolated than people in Donne's times

B. are affected more by whatever happens in the other parts of the world C. are concemed only with the events of their own household D. only read newspapers in Europe and North America

5. Today the publishing of newspapers and magazines is more economical because_________ A. more people are engaged in newspaper publishing

B. new inventions are changing the techniques of newspaper publishing C. Telstar can send pictures to any part of the world

D. the competition in newspaper publishing is getting severe

Unit13-18

Part I

71. Could you tell me where Mr. Lake is?

A. From England B. At the office C. He‘s working D. He‘s very busy

72. Can you tell me how much a radio like this costs? A. I‘d like to buy it.

B. It‘s of very good quality. C. About eighty-five dollars. D. It depends on how you like it.

73. I wonder if Henry will come to the party at 8:00 sharp as he‘s promised. A. The party won‘t start until 8:00.

B. Thank you for having the party for me. C. Don’t worry. He always keeps his word. D. The party must cost a lot.

74. Excuse me. I didn‘t mean to bother you. A. There‘s no problem. B. It‘s a pleasure.

C.That’s quite all right. D.I didn‘t realize that.

75. What do you think about this story? A. Thank you for telling me the story. B. Yes, it‘s a real story. C. I like it very much. 48

D. So do I.

76. Thanks a lot. You‘ve gone to so much trouble. A. It’s no trouble at all. B. That‘s all right. I like it C. I don‘t think it‘s a trouble. D. That‘s very kind of you.

77. What a beautiful dress in the window! A. I have no idea about it.

B. Yes, really. If I had the money, I’d buy it. C. You can‘t wear it.

D. There‘s no money to buy it.

78. Would you like to order now? A. I‘m full now.

B. Yes. I’d like fish and the soup. C. But the price is high.

D. Thank you. It‘s very kind of you.

79. I wonder if you could help me. A. I could B. Yes, I do. C. No, not at all. D. Of course.

80. I haven‘t seen Belly for 10 years. A. Either have I. B. Neither have I. C Haven‘t I. D. So have I.

81. When does the next bus leave for Glasgow? A. I‘ve never been there. B. The next one is faster. C. They leave every hour. D. The city is far away.

82. Wait here and I‘ll get my car and go there together. A. I‘m sorry to have kept you waiting. B. Your sports car is fabulous.

C. I‘m afraid I won‘t wait very long.

D. Why bother? It’s within walking distance.

83. Is there anything serious, doctor? A. I‘m going to have another check-up. B. The results of the blood test are wrong.

C. No. Just stay in bed and drink more water. D. Yes. You can go home tomorrow.

84. I‘ve got two tickets for the match. Shall we go and watch it together? A. The tickets must be expensive. B. The match must be exciting. C. Why not. Let’s go.

D. The place is too far away.

85. I don‘t think I‘m late. Excuse me, what‘s the time?

A. It says 8:00. But it’s 5 minutes slow. B. I‘m sorry I‘ve forgot the time. C. I was caught in the traffic jam. D. I‘m sorry to keep you waiting.

86. Are you sure about that? A. You needn‘t worry about that. B. I like the idea.

C. Oh, No. I‘m afraid of that.

D. Oh, Yes. I’m absolutely positive.

87. Everyone knows where the shop is, but who‘s the owner? A. Steve. B. Everyone does. C. At the next door. D. Yes, it‘s a secret.

88. Afternoon, sir. Where to? A. Please get me to the airport. B. Please pick my up next time. C. I‘ve been to the airport.

D. Ithe plane will take off in an hour.

89. Excuse me, does this bus go to the bookstore? A. The bus is so crowded.

B. The bookstore is five blocks away.

C. No. You’d better change at the next stop. D. You should wait in line.

90. Help yourself to the steak, Maggie? A. Sorry, I‘ve had enough. B. Thank you, Helen. C. Yes. But it isn‘t cooked well. D. Help yourself to it, too.

91. Will you please turn down the TV?

A. I‘ll turn it down next time. B. Never mind if you turn it down. C. It sounds reasonable. D. Sorry. I haven’t realized you’re sleeping. 92. The lecture given by Professor Smith was really interesting. A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. I‘m going to listen to it. C. It sounds reasonable. D. It didn‘t last too long.

93. What kind of TV program do you like best?

A. I like them very much B. I only watch them at weekend C. It’s hard to say, actually D. I‘m too busy to say

94. What subjects are you studying?

A. Yes, I‘m studying history B. I‘m studying now

C. I’m studying philosophy D. I‘m doing my homework

95. Have you got a table for four, Waiter? A. Welcome to our restaurant. B. Yes, sure. This way, please. C. We have booked the seats. D. Here are the menus.

96. What would you like, tea or coffee? A. Yes, I would B. Coffee, please C. Yes, please D. It‘s very nice

97. Excuse me. Is this table taken? A. We haven‘t booked the dishes. B. We haven‘t ordered the dishes.

C. Yeah. I’m saving these seats for friends. 50

D. Yeah. I‘m stuffed.

98. Is this the motel mentioned? A. It looks comfortable.

B. Yes, it’s as quiet as we expected. C. You‘re so considerate. D. No, the price‘s reasonable.

99. I heard your motorcar was stolen. A. I‘m sorry to hear that. B. It doesn‘t matter. C. Everybody knew it except you. D. Mine wasn’t but Bill’s was.

100. Excuse me, which is the express train to Tokyo? B. The express train is expensive. C. OK. I‘ll five you a hand.

D. Sorry, the express bus has gone. E. On your right. It‘ll leave in 5 minutes.

Part II

1. You _______ to lock the door at night.

A. should B. ought C. must D. shall 2. The farmer caught the boys _____ his apples.

A. stealing B. stole C. to steal D. would steal 3. The work ____ by the time you get there.

A. will have been done B. was done C. had been done D. has done 4. By next year he ____ in New York for five years.

A. has worked B. has been working C. works D. will have worked 5. By the end of this year, I ____ enough money for a holiday

A. will save B. will be saving C. will have saved D. will be saved 6. Silk __________ by Chinese for thousands of years now.

A. has used B. has been used C. was used D. is used 7. Somebody asked her, ______

A. did he B. didn’t they C. didn‘t he D did they 8. I don‘t think he will be back in an hour, _____? A. do I B won‘t he C. don‘t I D. will he 9. There wasn‘t any paper in the box, ______?

A. wasn‘t there B. was there C. wasn‘t any D. was any 10. You like playing football, ____ you? A. do B. didn‘t C did D don’t 11. He seldom does his homework at school on weekdays, ____he? A. doesn‘t B. isn‘t C. does D. is 12. Let‘s go to the cinema, _____?

A. will you shan‘t we B. shan‘t we C. don‘t we D. shall we 13. Mr. Liu, _____ at university in Changchun, works at Changhou Company now. A. whose wife I met B. I met whose wife C. I met his wife D. his wife I met 14. Last month, he paid a visit to the village ____ he had once worked for five years. A. where B. which C. that D. in that

15. This is the problem ____ we have no good solution as yet. A. to that B. which C. for which D. to which 16. The sun heats the earth, _________ is very important to living things. A. that B. what C. which D. where 17. This is the house ____ he lived last year. A. that B. which C. where D. what

18. A lecture hall is _____ where students attend lectures. A. there B. which C. one D. that

19. Last week I bought a flat ____ biggest room faced south. A. that B. whose C. which D. where

20. That is the dog ____ name is Henry.

A. whose B. who C. whom D. which

21. I started looking after other children ____ parents went out to work. A. who B. which C. whose D. that

22. The volunteers started looking after other children___parents died of AIDS last year A. whose B. that C. which. D. who 23. He is the man _________ dog bit me.

A. that B. which C. who D. whose 24. Why ________ the old block of flats _________ demolished next month? A. are…being B. is…being C. has…been D. have…been 25. The mistake was ____ by carelessness of the assistant. A. due B. caused C. because D. owe 26. The problem is ____ by pollution.

A. caused B. because C. due D. because of 27. It was convenient ____ close to work.

A. to living B living C live D lived 28. It‘s very convenient ____ here.

A. to live B. live C. lived D. living 29. It‘s not safe ____ in the street.

A. played B. play C. playing D. plays 30. Jack enjoys _____Peking Opera.

A. listen to B. listening C. listen D. listening to 31. He is looking forward ____ his thesis.

A. to write B. to writing C. in writing D. on writing 32. Please stop_____. It cannot help the situation.

A. to shout B. shouting C. to speak D. speaking 33. The picture is pleasant _____.

A. to look at B. to look C. to be looked at D. looking at 34. I stopped _____ last year.

A. smoking B. smoke C. to smoke D. smoked

35. Although I am a good swimmer, I don‘t like ____ in the sea. A. swim B. swimming C. to be swimming D. to go to swim

36. I tried ________the book in a few days, but actually I couldn‘t, just because of too much work

for me.

A. finish B. finishing C. to have finished D. finished 37. Do you feel like ___ today?

A. having something eaten B. having something to eat C. to have something eaten D. to have something to eat 38. _____ every day for 20 minutes.

A Exercise B To exercise C Should exercise D Exercising 39. I regret ____ that I‘m unable to help you. A. saying B. to say C. say D. said

40. ____ all your money in the first week is not a sensible strategy. A. Spending B. To spend C Spend D. Spended 41. While ____ money, she had worked very long hours. A. raising B. she was raising C. raised D. to raise

42. ____ for the Olympic Games begins about ten years in advance. A. Bid B. To bid C. Bidding D. To be bidden 43. He carried on ____ after his accident.

A. to work B work C working D. worked 44. It‘s not safe ____ in the street.

A. played B. play C. playing D. plays 45. The boy ____to school already.

A. has taken B. has been taking C. is taken D. has been taken 46. --We want to sit at the table near the window. -- I‘m sorry, but ____ already.

A. it took B. it takes C it is being taken D. it has been taken 52

47. Not always _________ they want (to).

A. people can do what B. can people do what C. people cannot do what D. can‘t people do what

48. Not until most of the people had left the airport ____ his sister was there. A. that he saw. B. had he seen C. did he see D. that he had seen. 49. When I was a child, we ____ wear a uniform for school. A. have to B. must C. – (不填) D. had to A. must B. have to C. needed to D. had to 50. People wandering in the fairground or park area ____ wear a uniform. A. must B. mustn‘t C. have to D. don’t have to 51. I ____ finish my homework now. I can do it at the weekend. A. have to B. don’t have to C. must D mustn‘t 52. In China, children _____ school at seven.

A. has to start B. must to start C. have to start D. can start 53. ―Good-bye, Miss Liu. I‘m very pleased _____.‖

A. to meet you B. having met you C. be meeting you. D. to have met you 54. ____ these children know the answer.

A. Most B. Some C. Most of D. Few

55. If you go by car, you‘ll get there ____ 40 minutes. A. within B. about C. under D. after 56. I have ____ finished the report.

A. yet B. already C. still D. since

57. The heavy rain stopped us ____ at the station on time. A. to arrive B. arrive C. arrived D. from arriving 58. We advised him to give up smoking, ____ a lot of exercise. A. to do B. and to do C. and do D. and doing 59. I tried ____, but the line was engaged.

A. phone B. phoned C. phoning D. to phone 60. I ___ her to marry me and she agreed. A. ask B. asked C. told D tell

61. History is the story of ____ happened to the people before today. A. whichever B. whomever C. whatever D. wherever

62. Given the high price, _____ it‘s not surprising they didn‘t buy it. A. and B. but C. – (不填) D. that

63. She comes from ____ people‘s Republic of China. A. one B.a C. – (不填) D. the 64. He, as well as I, __________ a student.

A. be B. am C. are D. is

65. The population of the earth __ increasing fast. One third of the population here ____ workers. A. is; are B. is; has been C. are; is D. is; was

66. He was ____ the preparation of an international conference when I arrived in Beijing. A. engaged to B engaged for C. engaged on D. engaged in 67. A 15-year-old boy was ____ for stealing 22 charity boxes from local shops. A. convicted B. sentenced C. arrested D. attacked 68. She was convicted ____ murder. A. to B. in C. with D. of 69. He is a kind-hearted and ____ gentleman.

A. respective B. respectable C. respected D. respectful 70. They all ____ the job.

A. asked after B. asked for C. asked to D. asked with 71. Ancient Greece is the __________ of western civilization. A. origin B. source C. place D. sources 72. He asked me ____ English culture. A. about B. of C. for D. on

73. You should make ____ your house or flat is secure. A. sure B. certain C. understanding D. knowledge

74. I prefer to live in the countryside. Country life has a lot of _____ over city life.

A. character B. qualities C. advantages D. ways

75. An adviser said in China ____ course should be developed in some Universities, one year at

work, one year college.

A. a sandwich B. a salad C. a macaroni. D. a dinner

76. An adviser said in China ____ course should be developed in some Universities, one year at

work, one year college.

A. a sandwich B. a salad C. a macaroni. D. a dinner

77. Dr. Hoffman proposed that we ____ the meeting until next week. A. put off B. to put off C. putting off D. need put off 78. We‘ll ____ our discussion tomorrow.

A. carry out B. carry on C. carry though D. carry forward 79. Don‘t you think the small donkey can really pull the heavy ____? A. lorry B. car C. van D. cart 80. ____ majority of people are highly against the pollution in this city. A – (不填) B. A C. The D. Many

81. We are ____ in the future of our motherland. A. aware B. confident C. sure D. certain 82. They handed in their paper ____. 17

A. in line B. by turn C. at turn D. in turn 83. If you go to America, you will find that there are better _____ by road, rail and air than in London.

A. transport B. traffic C. communications D. vehicle 84. He ____ the children so badly that hey were terrified of him. A. behaved B. treated C. dealt D. acted

85. The man _____ the gate when he realized that we had spotted him. A. made off B. made for C. made out D. made up 86. She _______ her success to hard word and strong will. A. owns B. gives C. owes D. regards

Part III Passage 1

More and more people (1) ____ to install burglar alarms in their houses if they want to get

insurance. Insurance companies (2) ____ people in certain areas to install the alarms before they will give them insurance for the fast year. This is (3) ____ to increasing crime in some parts of the country. This can be a problem for people (4) ____ are struggling to make (5) ____ ends meet. The alarms, (6) ____ can be very expensive, need to be installed by an electrician电工. It is (7) _____ that 20% of homes have alarms installed, and that another 20% of people plan (8) _____ but have not installed them (9) _____. The insurance companies told people (10) _____ the alarms on all doors and windows.

1. A. must B. have C. had D. has 2. A. have been asking B. have been asked C. asked D ask

3. A. caused B. because C. lead D due

4. A. which B. who√ C. – ( 不填) D. what 5. A. – ( 不填) B. the C. all D these 6. A. who B. that C. which D.– ( 不填) 7. A. estimate B. to estimate C. estimating D. estimated 8. A. to have them installed B. to have them installing

C. to have been installing them D. to have them install 9. A. still B. already C. yet D since A. install B. to install C. installed D. installing Passage 11-10答案：BADBA CDACB

Passage 2

Traffic in India means a mixture of all kinds of vehicles on the road. About 700,000 new cars 1 in India in the last twelve months, and about twice that many used cars have been traded.

The country's 35 million motorcycles and scooters make it the world's largest two-wheel market. But because there are still big differences 2 people's incomes, the roads are full of a whole variety of 3 , lots of them not motorized.

A ride 4 a taxi driver in New Delhi gives a flavour of a typical Indian-style traffic with all kinds of vehicle held up in city streets or in long lines 5 narrow country lanes. Cars, lorries and buses back up behind a cart 6 by one animal or another. \"India has everything on the roads,\" the taxi driver says. \"You have to 7 for pedestrians, bicycles, carts, cows, donkeys and even elephants. Three things 8 to drive here, a horn, brakes and good luck.\" Just then we were stopped 9 a young boy and his cow.

Given the hazards, it's not surprising 10 special ceremonies are held for new car owners in which the steering wheel and the driver are both blessed.

1.A. have been sold B. have sold C. have been selling D. had been sold 2.A. of B. over C. between D. in 3.A. cars B. vehicles C. bikes D. motorcycles 4.A. within B. after C. with D. in 5.A. in B. on C. at D. above 6.A. pulled B. pulling C. to pull D. pull 7.A. wait B. search C. watch out D. listen out

8.A. were recommended B. to be recommended C. to recommend D. are recommended 9.A. with B. by C. to D. after 10.A. what B. why C. when D. that Passage 21-10答案：ADBCB ACDBD Passage 3

In the UK, in business situations, when you meet someone __1_ the first time you shake hands and say, How do you do This is mot really a question, and the reply__2_ it is another greeting such as― How do you do‖ or ―Hello‖ or ―Im very ___3____ to meet you ―or‖ ,if you have met the person sometime before, ―Its good to see you again‖. if you have met the person sometime before, ―Its good to see you again‖. You dont___4___ hands every time you meet someone, you just greet them. If you are invited ___5____someones house for dinner, it is usual to take a present-- some chocolates __6____ flowers or , if you know them quite well ,a bottle of wine. If you do not know the host well, dont be the last person to leave. Telephone _____7____ next day to thank the host for the meal. English people dont like to talk about personal things, and tend to ___8_____ religion, politics and money. Good topics for small talk are the weather, holidays, weekend activities, gardens and architecture gardens and architecture, ___9______ houses and homes. When you go to a pub or bar, its usual to take ___10______ to buy a drink for everyone in your group and pay for the drinks when you get them from the bar and before you drink them. 1.A. at B. for C. since D. after 2.A. with B. after C. to D. for 3.A. pleasing B. please C. pleasant D. pleased 4.A. shake B. touch C. feel D. pat 5.A. at B. for C. with D.to 6.A. or B. - (不填) C. and D. with 7.A. - (不填) B. the C. within D. in

8.A. talk about B. like C. avoid D.ask about

9.A. especially B. special C. specially D. especial 10.A. chance B. opportunity C. turns D. money Passage 31-10答案：BCDAD ABCAC

Passage 4

Buck and his mother and all the men smoked tobacco and talked, ______1_____I ate and

talked．They asked me about my life,and I told them that my family _____2_______on a small farm in the State of Arkansas,and that my sister Mary Ann had run away to get married．My brother Bill left to look for her and_____43______from again．My brothers Tom and Mort died,and no one remained in the family ___4______my father and me．He became so sick worrying about the disappearing family____5_____he,too,died．The farm didn't belong to our family,and I left and started ___6__up the river until I fell ___7_____ the large boat． They told me that I could live with them—that I could____8______a bed with Buck．They were a nice family,and the house was beautiful．I ___9_____ such a fine house before．All of the furniture was of the latest style．I knew that they had spent much money furnishing the house；all of their dishes were______10_____ the best quality.They owned many books,too,and fine paintings．That house had everything a person could want,and the food was good,too． 1. A. while B. when C. whenever D. as

2. A. lives B. 1ive C. has lived D. was living on 3. A. never heard B. never hear C. was never heard D. had never heard 4. A. and B. but C. so D. beside

5. A. that B. which C. where D. whose

6. A. to travel up B. travel up C. to be traveling D. traveling up 7. A. behind B. off C. down D. for 8. A. share B. admire C. use D. utilize

9. A. never saw B. has never seen C. have never seen D. had never seen 10. A. in B. for C. of D. at Passage 41-10答案：ADCBA DBADC Passage 5

Jules Verne's most famous book is \"Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea\". (A \"league\" is an old word 1 about three miles.) In those days submarines had not been 2 , but he describes an underwater ship very like a modern submarine. The captain of the submarine, called Captain Nemo, and his men have many strange adventures and find many strange things 3 the bottom of the ocean. He was a very good 4 . His characters often did surprising and sometimes impossible things, but they always seemed 5 real people.

In another book, \"Around the World in Eighty Days\ 6 made a bet that he would travel around the world in eighty days. Nowadays this may seem 7 to you, but in those days there were no planes or even cars. Mr. Fogg and his servant traveled in many different 8 , even on an elephant at one time! If you want to know their result, you should read the book.

In all his books Jules Verne used his scientific knowledge 9 his imagination in describing future inventions. 10 he was wrong, of course, but often the accuracy of his descriptions is very clever.

1.A. meaning B. including C. means D. speaks 2.A. made B. discovered C. producing D. invented 3.A. in B. beneath C. at D. under 4.A. story-teller B. sailor C. captain D. pilot 5.A. are B. to be C. that D. as if 6.A. that B. which C. what D. who 56

7.A. easy B. difficult C. comfortable D. hard 8.A. roads B. paths C. ways D. countries 9.A. except B. as well C. as well as D. or

10.A. Always B. Seldom C. Some times D. Sometimes Passage 51-10答案：ADCAB DACCD

Passage 6

Mr. Smith, a passenger on the transcontinental train, appeared before the judge. A police officer claimed he had attempted to 1 paying his fare. The defendant refused to consult a lawyer .

2 suggested that the officer was not aware 3 all the circumstances. He appealed to the judge, when interpreting the evidence, to 4 intosaccount the absence of any previous criminal record in his case . His ticket, he said, was stolen 5 before the train crossed the international 6 . At that time and in that territory he was unwilling to mention the incident to the local railway authorities or cancel the 7 of his journey, in 8 of the severe maltreatment to which he might be subjected. He emphasized his readiness to 9 any reasonable punishment the judge imposed.

In his summary the judge indicated he was convinced that Smith's 10 was partly justified. Technically, however, he had committed an offence. Crime must not be encouraged or the processes of the law interfered with. He found Smith a warning and fined him one dollar.

1. A. avoid B. reject C. refuse D. neglect 2. A. who B. while C. and D. because 3. A. about B. for C. with D. of 4. A. take B. get C. make D. keep 5. A. immediately B. generally C. largely D. shortly 6. A. borders B. edges C. sides D. ranges 7. A. last B. rest C. most D. latest 8. A. view B. spite C. case D. relation 9. A. objected B. accused C. charged D. exposed 10. A. suggestion B. cause C. reason D. excuse Passage 6 1-10答案：ACDAD ABABC

Part IV

Passage 1 P177

1. Which of the following basic subjects needn‘t children learn a primart school? A. Reading B. Writing C. Mathematics D. Dacing and music 2. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. State school students study subjects required by the State, while private school students have more choice over them. B. Students both in state schools and private schools study the same subjects. C. State schools charge less than private schools.

D. Most parents prefer to send their children to private schools although they charge highly.

3. It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that in the UK compulsory educaton

covers___

A. nursery and primary schooling B. primary and secondary schooling C. primary, secondary and higher education D. none of them

4. According to the last paragraph, why do many foreign students want to go to university in the

UK? Because they consider _____. A. it a better place to lear English

B. they will acquire some western ideas as well as a very useful language – English C. they will find a better job in the UK and other English-speaking countries D. they will benefit a lot from wester ideas.

5. What is the authors attitude towards to the Beitish School System? A. Negative B. Subjective C. Critical D. Objective

Passage 2 P 186

1. What does the word ―scared‖ mean in the second paragraph? A. excited B. frightened C. worried D. new

2. What does the word ―grants‖ mean in the third paragraph?

A. money given by the government to support the students’ study, which they needn’t pay back. B. money from the government which the students need to pay back.. C. money from the school which is similar to scholarship. D. a kind of loan from the government with low interests.

3. The sentence ― But if you are struggleing to make ends meet, …at weekends‖ int the third

paragraph implies ___

A. if you are short of money, you can find a part-time job in the restaurants and bars in your spare time. B. if you want to have a better life than others, you can find a part-time job in your spare time. C. restaurants and bars need more hands in the evenings and at weekends

D. restaurants and bars don‘t need more hands in the evenings and at weekends

4. From the fifth pragraph, we can infer that in order to overcome the stress of living faraway

from home, ___.

A. it’s better for new students to talk to their parents over the phone from time to time B. nnnew students need to do their washing themselves.

C. new students should keep themselves as busy as possible so that they will not miss home D. new students should stop phoning their parents 5. This passage is written for the purpose of ______.

A. telling new students the problems facing them in the university B. telling new sudents how to budget their money.

C. offering new students some advice about their university life. D. talking new students into joining them.

Passage 3 P 193

1. Which of the following learners is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Visual learner. B. Auditory learer C. Kinaesthetic learner. D. Sensory learner. 58

2. Which of the following is NOT true about the visual learners? A. They usually learn by watching and copying what others do. B. They prefer drawing pictures to taking notes in words. C. They are full of imagination.

D. They remember people’s names quickly 3. Which of the folling describes best the auditory learers? A. They like to watch and listen to what others do. B. They prefer to listen rather than watch. C. They like both music and pictures. D. They usually talk less

4. From the fourth paragraph, the kinaesthetic learner tends to ___.

A. listen to explanations and enjoy coversations. B. memorise things via pictures C. do more physical exercises D. be forgetful

5. According to the passage, the drawback of being a visual learner is ______. A. he cannot concentrate on things B. he dislikes music C. he always daydreams D. none of them

Passage 4 P 201

1. The passage is written for the purpose of ___. A. informing the reader of Direct Courses B. introducing how to apply for Direct Courses C. arguing for Direct Courses D. arguing against Direct Courses

2. Which of the following is NOT true about the Direct?

A. It offers a great variety of courses. B. It‘s an e-learning experience.

B. You don‘t have to study it at a fixed time D. It requires you to have computer skills. 3. Based on the passage, we can infer that if we learn with Direct, we can ____. A. meet the tutors on line B. have no contact with other students.

C. join the discussion forums and seminar groups anytime D. study English well. 4. We can infer from the passage that if we want to learn with Direct, _____. A. we must buy a laptop. B. we must have one desktop at home.

C. we need’t have our own computer D. we need several computers at home 5. According to the passage, if we want ot register for Direct, we‘d better ____

A. make an appointment beforehand B simply go the de Direct centre every morning C. imply go the de Direct centre during their opening hours D. do it on line

Passage 5 P 211

1. Which of the following best describes the writer‘s main point of the first paragraph?

A. Beijing’s planning map interestes people a lot because of the changes being made in the city. B. A computerized city planning map is shouwn in Beijing‘s new Urban Planning Exhibition

Centre.

C. Visitors are curious about the computerized city planing map.

D. During the past ten years, great changes have taken place in Beijing.

2. According to the passage, which of the following is not mentioned about the types of

building that are palnned?

A. Skyscrapers B. Blocks of flats C. Shopping malls D. Factories 3. Which of the following best states the main idea of the third paragraph? A. The large-scale model of the city is about half the size of a tennis court.

B. The main attraction is a big model and people can see how they will be affected. C. Beijing‘s landmarks are the Forbidden City and the 2008 Olympic Games Complex. D. More underground stations will be built.

4. Which of the following illustrates the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. The old man in his 70s is happy to know his flat will not be demolished. B. Visitors who come to the centre for a variety of reasons are all happy. C. The young couple feels dissatisfied with the Centre.

D. Some people feel happy and others don’t feel happy because they do’t get enough information. 5. Based on your understanding of each paragraph, what is the passage primarily concerned

with?

A. The computerized planning map is arousing great interest among the visitors. B. Officials are being more open and residents are giving feedback. C. The newly-planned city map reveals the rapid changes in Beijing. D. Visitors come to the centre for various reasons.

Passage 6 P219

1.Why is India the world‘s largest two-wheel economy? A. Because there are 35 million people in India. B. Because there are so many bicycles.

C. Because there are so many motorcycles and scooters. D. Bcause the roads are full of a whole variety of vehicles.

2.From the second paragraph, we can infer that India‘s traffic jam is mainly caused by ____. A. narrow country lanes B. a hybrid of vehicles, especially slow animal carts C. millions of people D. 700,000 new cars

3.What does the phrase ―Given the hazards‖ mean in the last paragraph? A. If we take the mixed vehicles into consideration B. If we take the slow animal carts into consideration

C. If we take into consideration the dangers that may arise in the Indian traffic D. If the dangers do exist

4.In the last paragraph, why does the author say the special ceremony is not surprising? A. Because Indians are very religious. B. Because driving in India is of dangerous. C. Because Indian cars are not reliable D. Because not all the Indians can afford the new cars. 5.What does the title suggest?

A. The elephant in India is very fierce.

B. Drivers should be cautious of hurting the elephants which are at large in the street. C. Drivers should be careful in the street filled with the slow elephant carts. D. Prdestrians should stay away from the crowds of elephants in the street.

Passage 7 P 229

1.The boy was caught stealing while he was _____.

A. doing charity service B. doing shopping in the local shops C. dressed up as a woman representative from the charity Help Aid D. changing his clothes in the shops

2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the secong paragraph? A. The boy had been arrested 80 times before.

B. It was said that the boy had committed more than 1,000 offences. C. The boy had been sent to a reform school twice.

D. He had been arrested and thrown into a reform school 8 times. 3.Why did one of the shop owners call the police? A. Because the boy‘s phone rang.

B. Because he recognized the boy who was dressed as a woman. C. Because the boy answered the call in a rude way. D. Because the boy was a new face.

4.According to the judge, why did the boy become a criminal? A. Because his mother spoiled him.

B. Because he came from a single-parent family. C. Because he father was too busy to stay with him. D. Because his father disliked him.

5.What does the title of the passage suggest? A. The boy swore to be a charity worker.

B. The boy who pretended to be a woman charity worker was spotted while he was swearing over the phone. C. The boy who was a charity worker was convicted of theft.

D. The charity worker who spoke vuglar language was found guilty.

Passage 8 P235

1.This passage mainly focuses on _________.

A. how to avoid crimes both at home and in the street B. where to stay if you want to be safe C. what you should do at home if there if a burglary D. how to avoid crime at night in the street. 2.If you want to guarantee your safety at home, you should __.

A. always lock the door and put the key in a secret place far away from the door. B. never leave the keys with workmen since they can easily make copies C. keep silent all the time even if you are on your own when a burglar steals into your house. D. go in immediately when you suspect someone is breaking into your house.

3.Based on the passage, if you notice someone following you, it‘s better for you to ______

A. shout loudly B. run quickly C. stop. turn around and look at him D. go to public places 4.Why should you have a telephone in the bedroom? A. Because we might use it to alert the burglar.

B. Because it‘s convenient for us to talk to our friends while lying in bed.

C. Because it’s convenient for us to report to the police in case there is a burglary. 61

D. Because (it) we might use it to make a phone call at midnight. 5.From the passage, we can infer that we might be victims if _____.

A. we cannot part with the money when being attacked. B. we always walk facing the traffic C. we don‘t walk in the empty street D. we carry too much cash

Passage 9 P245

1. Why does the writer think that Benjamin Disraeli‘s statement is an understatement? Because he thinks London is __________. A. part of the world

B. even larger than some countries in the world C. not a nation at all

D. a miniature world thanks to its great cultural diversity 2. London is regarded as the most culturally diverse city in the world due to the following facts EXCEPT that ________.

A. within 10 years 40% Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups

B. most of Britain‘s ethnic minority groups live in London, speaking over 300 languages

C. London accommodates about 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers from many other countries D. many young people are immigrants from different backgrounds 3. Ethnic minority groups will make up _________ of the London population in the future. A. 36% B. 40% C. 39% D. 36% 4. The last paragraph mainly tells us in London _________. A. young people are from different backgrounds

B. young people are raised in a multicultural environment

C. young people find it hard to adapt themselves to hybrid cultures

D. young people feel at ease with a large number of diversified cultures 5. The passage mainly deals with _________. A. the advantage of hybrid cultures in London B. the composition of the population in London C. the cultural diversity in London D. the contribution made by the new arrivals to London

Passage 10 P 255

1. The first paragraph tells us _________.

A. when you meet someone for the first time, you should shake hands and say, ―How do you

do?‖

B. what you usually do and say, when you meet an old friend. C. how to greet someone in business situatoins D. when to avoid shaking hands and just greeting someone.

2. If you are invited to someone‘s house for dinner, it‘s better to __.

A. take a gift such as chocolates, or flowers if you know them quite well. B. take a bottle of perfume for the hostess if you know her quite well

C. leave the house before the last guest leaves if you don’t know them well 62

D. stay until the last moment even if you are not acquainted with the host. 3. English people like to talk about the following EXCEPT______ A. gardens and architecture B. weekend activities C. weather and holidays D. income and marriage

4. In the last paragraph. The sentence ―….it‘s usual to take turns to buy a drink for everyone in

your group…‖ means___.

A. it‘s usual to be responsible for the bill all the time

B. It’s usual to pay for a drink one after the other in a group C. it‘s usual to avoid paying the bill for a drink D. it‘s usual to go Dutch

5. The subject matter of the passage is _________.

A. British social customs B. British way of greeting people C. good topics for small talk D. some taboos in Britain

Passage 11

The entertainment professionor show businessattracts many young peopleUnfortunatelyonly very few can hope to become famous and richTalent is not enoughbecause show business is as competitive as any other businessWithout a good managera performer can never hope to succeedFashion is important in this business, tooThe best tailor in this world will never be a success if he makes old-fashioned clothes. In exactly the same waya performer must change his act in order to follow the taste of the momentThis is true for all performersactorsdancers and perhaps most of allfor singers. Popstands for popular, and a pop singer has to work very hard to become popular. He must either give the public what they already wantor he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has succeededand his CDs are sold everywherehe cannot relaxThen he must work harder than ever to stay popularbecause there are always younger singers trying to become famous and to steal some of the popularity

The life of a successful pop singer is not at all easyHe can only relax when he is alone because everythin he does is watched and reported in a special newspaper written for the fansThe fans are the most important people in the world for the singerThey buy his CDs or VCDsThey go to his concertsand watch his MTVAnd it is they who make the singer rich and famousBut they can be very annoying tooSometimes their enthusiasm gets so wild and mad that they do anything to attract attention and their behavior is as uncontrolled as possibleThey shout and cry very loudly during the performanceIn order to get a giftthey steal everything from the singerhis handkerchiefs()his T shirtshis toothbrushThey sometimes tear off buttons from the singers clothesand they even cut off pieces of the unfortunate singers hairMany singers have been forced to hideand some who have not been so lucky as to escape have almost nothing on at the end of their performance wth almost everything taken away

A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothesbecause he must always look smartor at any ratedifferentHe must have a luxurious carAnd most importanthe must always keep smiling for the benefit of his publicTo keep his image young in his fans mindhe is not allowed to grow old 1. What is not mentioned as the important thing to be a success in the entertainment profession

in the passage? A. Being talented B. Having a good manager

C. Getting the best tailor D. Following the taste of the moment

2. A successful pop singer must work even harder because____________. A. he cannot relax B. he must find new ways of singing

C. younger singers are catching up D. he must stay popular to stop young singers

3. For a pop singerthe most important advantage of having fans is that____________. A. they buy his CDs or VCDsThey go to his concertsand watch his MTV B. they watch him and report everything he does

C. they shout and cry very loudly during the performance D. they make him rich and famous

4. According to the authorthe fans____________.

A. are usually mad B. can be very annoying C. are thieves D. are very wild people 5. The most important thing that a pop singer must do for the benefit of his public is to_______ A. keep smiling B. 1ook smart or at least different C. have an expensive car D. keep his image young

Passage 12

In the United state30 percent of the grown-up population has a weight problem. To many peoplethe cause is clearwe eat too muchBut scientific experiments do little to support this idea. Going back to the America of 1910we find that people were thinner than todayyet they ate more food. In those days people worked harder physicallywalked moreused machines much lessand didnt watch television

Several modem studiesbesideshave shown that fatter people do not eat more on average than thinner people. In factsome research worksuch as the 1979 study of 3,545 London office workersreports that fat people eat less man thinner people on averageStudies show that thin people are more active than fat people. A study by the research group at Standford University School of Medicine found the following factthe more the man ran, the greater body fat he lostThe more he ranthe greater was his need for food. Thusthose who ran the most ate the mostyet lost the greatest amount of body fat.

1. What kind of physical problem do many grown-up Americans have? A. They are too thin B. They work too hard?

C. They are too fat D. They lose too much body fat

2. Based on the information given in this articlesuppose there are 500 grown-up Americans,

about how many of them have a weight problem? A. 30 B. 50 C. 100 D. 150

3. Are there scientific facts to support that eating too much is the cause of the weight problem? A. Yesthere are plenty of them B. Of coursethere are facts to show this is true

C. There are hardly any scientific facts to support this D. We dont know because the information is not given

4. Compared with the grown-up Americans todaythe Americans of 1910_____provided you

have the information

A. ate more food and had more physical activities4 B. ate less food but had more activities

C. ate less food and had less physical activities

D. had more weight problems

5. What have some modem medical and scientific researchers reported to us? A. Fat people eat less food and are less active B. Fat people eat more food and are more active C. Fat people eat more food but are less active D. Thin people run less but eat more food

Passage 13

Telecommuting(远程办公)

It‘s 8,30,time for John to start work．So he turns on his radio．Then he eats breakfast．As he eats,he reads his e-mail and reviews his to—do list．Then he sits on the sofa and thinks about an article he needs to write„„Wait a minute! Radio? Breakfast? Sofa? What kind of workplace is this? Well,actually it is John's house,and he is a telecommuter—he works at home communicating with the workplace through the Internet．

Like John,millions of people一and their employers—are finding that telecommuting is a great way to work．Telecommuters can follow their own schedules．They work in the comfort of their homes,where they can also look after young children or elderly parents．They save time and money by not traveling to work．Their employers save,too,because they need less office space and furniture．Studies show that telecommuters change jobs less often．This saves employers even more money．Telecommuting helps society,too,by reducing pollution and traffic problems.

Jobs that are suited to telecommuting include writing,design work,computer programming and accounting(会计)．If ajob involves working with information,a telecommuter can probably do it．

1. From the passage we know that John does his job____________. A. by telephone B. in his office C. away from home D. through the Internet 2. Which of the following is mentioned as one of the advantages of telecommuting? A. One can get along well with co-workers． B. One can work on one's own schedule C. One can work for several employers． D. One can enjoy a lot of traveling．

3. The passage tells us that telecommuters change jobs less often and so____________. A. they can get more work experience B. they will have a longer paid holiday

C. their employers can save more money D. their employers will give them a higher pay 4. The phrase 'suited to, in the third paragraph means____________ A. acceptable for B. difficult for C. fit for D. bad for 5. The passage is mainly about____________.

A. a new way to work B. John's working day C. various workplaces D. the Internet

Passage 14

As far back as 700 BC, man has talked about children being cared for by wolves．Romulus and Remns,founders of ancient Rome,were said to have been brought up by wolves．It is believed that when a she-wolf loses her litter,she tries to find a human baby to take its place．

This seemingly unreasonable idea did not become believable until the nineteenth century when a French doctor actually found a boy wandering in a forest．The boy had no clothes on and was judged to be ten years old by some experts．He did not walk straight up like a human

being,but with both his hands and feet touching the ground．The boy could not speak but howled like a wolf．He did not eat any cooked food but raw meat such as hare,deer,or goat meat．He knew nothing about the relationships among human families．Finally the doctor won the boy's trust,and the boy started to obey him．After many long years of devoted and patient instruction,the doctor managed to get the boy to dress himself in clothes and feed himself as a human being does．With great difficulty,the doctor was able to make the wolf-boy recognize and speak quite a few words． 1. According to the passage,it is believed that____________ .

A. wolf-children is a common occurrence existing in every country every century B. the unusual occurrence of wolf-children has existed for over twenty centuries C. she-wolves enjoy looking after a human baby instead of her own child D. human beings are curious about wolf children

2. Except that the boy knew nothing about the relationships among human

families,____________facts could show that he was a wolf-child． A. two B. three C. four D. many

3. The word'litter,in the first paragraph probably refers to____________ A. a hare B. the boy C. newly-born wolves D. another she-wolf 4. It took the doctor a long time to manage to get the wolf-child to____________. A. return to what it means to be a human being B. forget his wolf life

C. remember his own family and name D. speak like a human child

5. Only after many long years of devoted and patient instruction did the doctor manage to____. A. win the boy‘s trust and make the boy obey him B. make the boy walk straight up like a human being

C. get the boy to dress himself in clothes and feed himself as a human being does D. both A and B

Passage 15

People travel a lot with Heaven Air because they know they will get what they want．They want to go quickly and safely across the land,across the sea or right across the world,and they know Heaven Air will take them where they want to go whenever they want to go．Heaven Air flies all the newest and fastest planes to more towns and cities of the world than any other airlines．

Do you want to go to Paris,Washington,Tokyo? Heaven Air will take you there,at all times of the day or night,right through the week．But Heaven Air flies not only to the biggest cities,we also fly two or three times a week to towns and cities in the very center of Asia,Africa and South America．

People fly with Heaven Air because they know they will leave on time and arrive on time．They know that they will receive the best food and watch the best films． Heaven Air is second to none．

1. Heaven Air is the name of____________. A. a plane B．an airline C．a travel service D．an advertising program

2. Traveling with Heaven Air is____________.

A. comfortable but expensive B. cheap and pleasant C. exciting but tiring D. quick and safe 3. Heaven Air can take you to Paris ____________.

A. on weekends only B. just on weekdays C. any time in a week D. two or three times a week

4. Most flights of Heaven Air go to________． A. big cities B. small towns C. both big and small cities D. the very center of Asia

5. According to the advertisement,Heaven Air believes it is____________. A. the second biggest in the world B. the second best in the world C. the biggest in the world D. the best in the world

Passage 16

To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rainsBut actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rainIts first use was as a shade(?)against the sun! Nobody knows who first invented itbut the umbrella was used in very ancient timesProbably the first to use it were the Chineseway back in the 11 century BC

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshadeAnd there was a strang thing connected with its useit became a symbol of honour and authorityIn the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office

In Europethe Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshadeAnd the umbrella was in common use in ancient GreeceBut it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans During the Middle Agesthe use of the umbrella practically disappearedThen it appeared again in Italy in the late 16th centuryAnd again it was considered a symbol of power and authorityBy 1680the umbrella appeared in Franceand later on in England

By the 18th century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of EuropeUmbrella have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weightIt wasnt until the 20th century that womens umbrellas began to be madein a whole variety of colours

1. According to this passagethe umbrella was probably first invented____________. A. in ancient China B. in ancient Egypt C. in ancient Greece D. in ancient Rome 2. Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella? A. No one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella

B. The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun C. The umbrella changed much in style in the 18th century D. In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella

3. A strange feature of the umbrellas use is that it was used as____________. A. protection against rain B. a symbol of honour and power C. a shade against the sun D. womens decoration

4. In Europethe umbrella was first used against the rain ____________.

A. during the Middle Ages B. in the 18th century C. in Rome D. in Greece 5. This passage talks mainly about____________.

A. when and how the umbrella was invented B. why the fimbrella was so popular in Europe C. the development of the umbrella D. the history and use of the umbrella

Passage 17

After her husband had gone to workMrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroomShe was too excited to do any housework that morning.

In the evening she would go to a fancy dress party with her husbandShe wanted to dress up as a ghost and as she had made her costume the night beforeshe was impatient to try it onThough the costume consisted only of a sheetit was really splendidAfter putting it onshe went downstairs to find out whether it would be comfortable to wear.

Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining-room, there was a knock on the front doorShe knew it must be the bakerShe had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the tableNot wanting to frighten the poor manshe quickly hid in the small store-room under the stairShe heard the front door opened and heavy footsteps in the hallSuddenly the door of the store-room was opened and in came a manMrs Richards realized it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the rneterShe tried to explain the situationsaying Its only me But it was too latethe man let out a cry and jumped back several pacesWhen Mrs Richards walked towards himhe fled, closing the door heavily behind him 1. The reason for Mrs Richardsexcitement that day was that____________ .

A. she had sent her children to school B. she was to attend an evening party C. she wouldnt do any housework that morning D. she had made a special costume the night before

2. Mrs Richards went downstairs with the costume on so as to____________ . A. make sure that the costume fitted her well B. frighten the person who was knocking on the door C. find out if she had finished the costume D. receive the bread and do some cooking

3. The man who was knocking at the door was____________ . A. a baker B. a thief C. her husband D. an electricity man 4. What did the man do after he knocked on the front door? A. He entered just as Mrs Richards had told him to

B. He did not do anything as Mrs Richards had expected him to C. He stepped directly towards the store-room D. He went straight in so as to find Mrs Richards

5. The man____________and that made him cry out and run away A. thought he must have met a ghost B. recognized Mrs Richards

C. found out Mrs Richards was walking towards him D. thought that Mrs Richards must have recognized him

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