30. We are pleased to learn that that problem (solve) ________ at yesterday’s meeting. 31. I want (point out) ________ that a decision about the matter must be made at once. 32. Although she is young for the job, she is very (experience) ________.
33. The new rules for environmental protection have been (wide) ________ accepted by the public. 34. We demand that the tour guide (tell) ____ us immediately about any change in the schedule. 35. Thank you for your letter of November 15, (invite) ______us to the trade fair on December 10. Part III Reading Comprehension Task 1
Each time we produce a new English dictionary, our aim is always the same: what can we do to make the dictionary more helpful for students of English? As a result of our research with students and discussions with teachers, on providing more examples for this English dictionary. Examples help students to remember the word they have looked up in the dictionary because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word within a context (上下文). The examples also show that words are often used in many different contexts. For these reasons, we have included 40 per cent more examples in this new book.
We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand.
We very much hope this new book will be of use not only to the students of English but also to the teachers.
36. The aim of the author in producing this new dictionary is to ________.
A) correct mistakes in the old dictionary B) make it more helpful for students C) increase the number of words D) add pictures and photos 37. A word is easier to remember and understand if it is ________. A) included in a word list B) pronounced correctly C) explained in English D) used in a context 38. What is special about this new dictionary?
A) It is small and cheap. B) It has a larger vocabulary.
C) It has 40% more examples. D) It is designed for students and teachers. 39. The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to ________. A) understand B) provide more useful words
C) introduce more contexts D) include more examples 40. The passage is most probably taken from ________. A) a letter to the editor B) a comment on a novel
C) an introduction to a dictionary D) a news-report in the newspaper Task 2
What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (摊位) selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out.
The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for (残疾).
Volunteers (志愿者) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets. Hartley Lifecare is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets.
If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us during business hours on 6260 5555.
41. According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held ________. A) in the countryside B) to attract volunteers C) to promote winter sales D) by
42. There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that ________. A) are operated by the disabled B) offer free food to volunteers C) sell home-made goods D) are open day and night 43. The income made by the Hall Markets goes to ________.
A) expand Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. B) support service for the disabled C) create more fun for customers D) develop local economy 44. When are the Hall Markets open?
A) The first Sunday of each month. B) Every day from 10 am to 3 pm. C) The first day of each month. D) Every weekend in winter. 45. This passage is written for the purpose of inviting ________.
A) tourists B) villagers C) businessmen D) volunteers Task 3
2 November, 2008 Dear Dr. Yamata,
The Association of Asian Economic Studies is pleased to invite you to be this year’s guest speaker at its annual international symposium (研讨会). The symposium will be held for 3 days from December 22nd to 24th, 2008. This year’s topic will be Economic Development in Asia. About 100 people from various countries symposium. They would be pleased to meet you and share their views with you.
The Association will cover all the expenses of your trip to this symposium.
As the program is to be announced on December 1st, 2008, will you kindly let us know before that time whether your busy schedule will allow you to attend our symposium? We are looking forward to your favorable reply. Yours sincerely, John Smith
Secretary of Association of Asian Economic Studies Letter of Invitation
Writer of the letter: -46-
Organizer of the Symposium: Association of -47- Guest speaker to be invited: Dr. Yamata Starting date of the symposium: -48- Number of guests invited: about -49- Topic of the symposium: -50- in Asia Task 4
A —— after-sales service B —— business license C —— business risk D —— dead stock
E —— department store
F —— import license G —— limited company H —— net weight I —— packing charge J —— price tag
K —— purchasing power L —— seller’s market M —— shipping date N —— shopping rush O —— show window P —— supermarket Q —— trade agreement
Examples: ( D ) 滞销品 ( I ) 包装费 51. ( ) 净重 ( ) 百货商店 52. ( ) 购买力 ( ) 商业风险 53. ( ) 超级市场 ( ) 卖方市场 54. ( ) 有限公司 ( ) 售后服务 55. ( ) 装船日期 ( ) 进口许可证 Task 5
Yanton Playingfield Committee Grounds-person (场地管理员) Wanted
The Yanton Playingfield years been fortunate to have Eddie Christiansen as grounds-person at its sports ground in Littlemarsh. However, after 10 years of service, Eddie has decided it’s time to retire in July. The committee wishes him the best for his retired life.
However, this leaves us needing a new grounds-person. This role is part-time, averaging around 5 hours per week. The duties involve the mowing (除草), rolling, and trimming (修剪) of the field edges. Applicants (求职人) need to be able to drive and use for the above-mentioned duties.
Applicants can either contact Hugh Morris, 42 Spencer Avenue, tel. 765-4943780, to discuss or register an interest in the position, or any member of the Playingfield Committee. 56. Which organization is in need of a grounds-person?
The _____________________________________________________. 57. Why is a new grounds-person needed?
Because the former grounds-person, Eddie Christiansen, has decided it’s time to _____________.
58. What are the duties of a grounds-person?
His duties involve the mowing, _________________ of the field edges. 59. What should applicants be able to do?
They should be able to _________ for the duties. 60. Who is the contact person?
____________________________________ or any committee member. Part IV Translation —— English into Chinese
61. Seldom can people on the front page of this popular local newspaper. A) 人们不会在这份地方报纸前几页上寻找重要的国际新闻。
B) 人们很难在当地这份深受欢迎的报纸头版看到国际新闻。 C) 人们从这份当地发行的报纸第一页上几乎找不到国际新闻。 D) 人们阅读当地发行的报刊时从不查看头版刊登的国际新闻。
62. The function of e-commerce is more than just buying and selling goods and services on the Internet. A) 电子商务的功能很多，服务。
B) 电子商务更多的功能在于做买卖并提供网络服务。 C) 电子商务的功能不只是在互联网上买卖货物和服务。 D) 电子商务的功能更多的是从互联网上买卖货物和服务。
63. All flights have been cancelled because of the snowstorm, could do nothing except take the train. A) 暴风雪使所有航班被取消，许多乘客只能改乘火车。 B) 所有的航班因暴风雪而取消，许多乘客也无法改乘火车。
C) 受暴风雪影响，许多乘客坚持改乘火车，因此所有航班被迫取消。 D) 由于暴风雪的影响，许多乘客不得不放弃乘坐飞机，而改乘火车。
64. This new type of air-conditioner is so energy-efficient that it can save the company forty thousand dollars a year. A) 这种新型空调功率很高，美元。 B) 这种新型空调高效节能，一年能为公司节省四万美元。 C) 这种新型空调效屎芨撸??疽荒杲谑×说绶阉耐蛎涝? D) 这种新型空调效率很高，公司一年仅需支付电费四万美元。
65. The ABC Railway Company has greatly improved its public hotline service. Simply dial 3929-3499 to get information about all the services of the company. The telephone information system is working to serve you 24 hours all year round. The customer service staff (员工) are also ready to provide you with the information you need. from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Part V Writing 说明：假定你是JKM公司的Thomas Black, 刚从巴黎(Paris)出差回来，请给在巴黎的Jane Costa小姐写一封感谢信。
写信日期：2008年12月21日
内容: 1. 感谢她在巴黎期间的热情接待；
2. 告诉她巴黎给你留下了美好的印象，你非常喜欢法国的……，参观工厂和学校后学到了很多……； 3. 期待再次与她见面。
注意： 必须包括对收信人的称谓、写信日期、发信人的签名等基本格式。
2009年06月
Section A
16. What are the essential differences ___________ selling and marketing? A) between B) from C) among D) for
17. Jack called the airline to ___________his flight to beijing this morning. A) improve B) believe C) confirm D) insure
18. It was in the year of 2002___________they set up a branch company in China. A) as B) that C) what D) which 19. You’d better ___________advice before making a project plan. A) put down B) take in C) turn out D) ask for
20. Young people now live a life-style ___________their parents could hardly dream of. A) which B) why C) when D) where 21. While traveling in France, he __________some everyday French.
A) gave up B) picked up C) drew up D) got up 22. Hardly __________ at the office when the telephone rang.
A) I arrived B) I had arrived C) did I arrive D) had I arrived
23. To work __________with the machine，you must read the instructions carefully. A) firstly B) naturally C) efficiently D) generally
24. We’ll have to continue the discussion tomorrow _______we can make a final decision today. A) unless B) because C) when D) since
25. If you have three years’ work experience，you will be the right ______ for this job. A) person B) passenger C) tourist D) customer Section B
26. It is reported that the sports meet was (successful)__________organized.
27. Some people think (much)__________about their rights than about their duties. 28. It is reported that foreign car sales in the country (rise)__________by 8% last year. 29. The adviser recommended that Mary(start)_______ the training program as soon as possible. 30. The job pays well and you get a 20 - day holiday a year, it’s certainly an(attract)_______offer.
31. It (announce)______yesterday that the game wsa to start in a week.
32. Because man people will come to the meeting, we need some (addition) _____ chairs. 33. No reader is allowed(take)__________any reference book out of the reading-room.
34. The course is designed to provide a general introduction to computers and(practice)___skills training.
35. We’ve only got one day in Paris，so we’d better(make)____the best use of the time. Part III Reading Comprehension Task 1
Subways are underground trains，which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket of rice. If you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(月票).
City-operated buses run on various routes(线路)and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.
Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(小费)of 15 percent of the fare.
36. According to the passage, subways as underground trains, which usually run____. A) within downtown areas B) away from city centers
C) in or outside big modern cities D) between suburbs and city centers 37. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways________. A) at bus stations B) at local banks
C) in any bookstores D) from the ticket offices 38. From the passage we learn that________.
A) buses are always available in 24 hours B) bus riders have to buy monthly passes C) bus fare is paid by exact change in coins D) buses are the best means of transportation