A. an origin B. a detail C. an example D. an outline
20.If you ask why I plan to study in the United States, the only answer is that it is a _______ for me .
A. chapter B. ceremony C. chamber D. challenge
21.A _______ political and economic situation is very important for the development of any country.
A. stain B. stable C. peaceful D. pink
22.The financial support is decided not only according to your GRE score, but also according to your _______ in college.
A. performance B. policy C. smart D. statement
23.The World Trade Center is often called a _______ Building, because it is made up of two identical buildings.
A. Alike B. Folk C. Twin D. Former
24.It is impossible for us to _______ such a difficult task within the limited time. A. fuel B. frown C. fulfill D. frost
25.Please do not _______ when somebody else is talking. A. intend B. interpret C. interrupt D. invest
26.You’ll want two trees about ten feet apart, from ___ to suspend your tent. A.there B.them C.which D.where
27.Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to _____the color of his skin. A.with the exception of B.by virtue of C.in the light of D.regardless of
28.____ that my head had cleared, my brain was also beginning to work much better. A.For B.Now C.Since D.Despite
29.____ he works hard I don’t mind when he finishes the experiment. A.As far as B.So long as C.As soon as D.As well as 30.No one had told Smith about _____ a lecture the following day. A.there be B.there was C.there being D.there would be
31.Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, ____ obtaining water is not the least.
A.for which B.to which C.of which D.in which 32.___ seeing the damage he had done, the child felt ashamed. A.By B.On C.At D.For
33.___ their differences, the couple were developing an obvious and genuine affection for each other.
A.But for B. For all C. Above all D.After all 34.___ she realized it was too late to go home.
A.No sooner it grew dark B.Hardly did it grow dark C.Scarcely had it grown dark than D.It was not until dark that
35.Criticisim and self-criticism is necessary __ it helps us to find and correct our mistakes. A.by that B.at that C.on that D.in that IV. Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You are required to choose the ONE that best answers the question or fits into the statement.. Mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1
Questions 36—40 are based on the following passage:
―Opinion‖ is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn’t attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most attach great importance to it. ―I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,‖ and ―Everyone’s entitled to his opinion,‖ are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another’s opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.
Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another’s opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend ―what do you think of the new Ford cars?‖ And he may reply, ―In my opinion, they’re ugly.‖ In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it’s obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, ―it’s pointless to argue about
matters of taste.‖
But consider this very different use of the term. A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not show their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.
Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.
Is everyone entitled to his opinion? Of cause, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only as long as, in doing so, we do not harm others. 36. Which of the following statements is true, according to the author? A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.
B. Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion
C. Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions. D. Casual use of the word ―opinion‖ often brings about quarrels.
37. According to the author, who of the following would be most possibly labeled as intolerant? A. Someone who turns a deaf ear to other’s opinions. B. Someone who can’t put up with other’s tastes. C. Someone who values only his own opinions. D. Someone whose opinions harm other people.
38. The new Ford cars are cited as an example to show that ______. A. it is foolish to criticize a famous brand
B. one should not always agree to others’ opinions C. personal tastes are not something to be challenged
D. it is unwise to express one’s likes and dislikes in public
39. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that _______. A. it is stated by judges in the court B. it reflects public likes and dislikes C. it is a result of a lot of controversy D. it is based on careful though
40. As indicated in the passage, being free to act on one’s opinion ______. A. means that one can ignore other people’s criticism B. means that one can impose his preferences on others C. doesn’t mean that one has the right to do things at will
D. doesn’t mean that one has the right to charge others without evidence
Passage 2 Questions 41—45 are based on the following passage:
Although many of us may feel air-conditioners bring relief from hot, humid of polluted outside air, they pose many potential health hazards. Much research has looked at how the movement of air inside a closed environment—such as an office building—can spread disease or expose people in the building to harmful chemicals.
One of he more widely publicized dangers is that of Legionnaire’s disease, which was first recognized in the 1970s. this was found to have affected people in buildings with air-conditioning
systems in which warm air pumped out of the system’s cooling towers was somehow sucked back into the air intake, in most cases due to poor design. The warm air, filled with bacteria, was combined with cooled, conditioned air and was then circulated around various parts of the building. Studies showed that even people outside such buildings were at risk if they walked past air exhaust pipes.
Large air-conditioning systems add water to the air they circulate by means of humidifiers(温度调节器). In order systems, the water provide breeding grounds for bacteria which can find their way into the ventilation（通风）system. The risk to human health from this situation has been highlighted by the fact that the immune systems（免疫系统）of approximately half of workers in air-conditioned office building have developed the ability to fight off the organisms found at the bottom of system reservoirs. But chemicals called ―biocides‖ are added to reservoirs to make them germ-free, and they are dangerous in their own right in sufficient quantities, as they often contain compounds strongly linked to cancers.
Finally, it should be pointed out that the artificial climatic environment created by air-conditioners can also affect us. In a natural environment, whether indoor or outdoor, there are small variations in temperature and humidity. Indeed, the human body has long been accustomed to these normal changes. In an air-conditioned living or work environment, however, body temperature remain well under 37℃, our normal temperature. This leads to a weakened immune system and thus greater exposure to diseases such as colds and flu. 41. Legionnaire’s disease ______.
A. was the most widely concerned office hazard
B. can affect people both inside and outside the building C. happens only in air-conditioned office buildings D. does not develop in well-designed buildings
42. In the old air-conditioned systems, bacteria first develop ______. A. in the reservoirs
B. in the ventilation system C. in the humidifiers D. in the air intake
43. The fact that about half of workers developed the ability to fight off the bacteria may _____. A. relieve people’s worry about the danger caused by the bacteria B. help people find an effective way to get rid of the bacteria C. reflect the serious danger brought by the bacteria D. cause serious disease such as cancers to people
44. The author most probably wants the readers to treat biocides with an attitude of ______. A. caution B. trust C. enthusiasm D. criticism
45. The last paragraph implies that our immune system can be weakened when ______. A. we live in an artificial climatic environment B. there are variations in temperature and humidity C. our body temperature often remain not high enough D. we often exposed to diseases such as colds and flu
Passage 3
Questions 46—50 are based on the following passage:
Inevitably, as you try to make progress you will need the help of others. Getting this help may have less to do with your formal position and authority and more to do with your strategy and approach, which can range from a simple favor to convincing others to accept a priority of yours as if it were their own.
Define what needs to be done. Indistinct goals lead to indistinct results. By defining all the tasks required you increase the likelihood of success. Bu sure to include status reports and deadlines as you define specific action items that are needed.
Ask an individual for help. When you make a general request for volunteers during a meeting, colleagues often interpret it as ―whoever doesn’t have much of anything to do can work on this‖. Your chances of getting someone to volunteer thus tend to be slim. However, if you think about who might best be able to help with a task and then specifically ask that person for help, your odds of getting him or her to accept the task increase dramatically.
Thank others for their assistance. Always thank and acknowledge others for their help. The person will feel that his or her time and energy were appreciated. In addition, you will likely be able to call on the person again in the future for assistance. But remember to return the favor when he or she needs your help. Such give-and-take behavior could lead to a valuable alliance.
Distribute your honor. If you’re congratulated for a job well done, let your supervisors know who helped you do it. Giving credit where credit is due will not only ingratiate(讨….欢心) you with your helper, but it will impress the bosses into considering you for future promotion. After all, the best managers remain those who are best at getting others to help them complete their work for the common good.
46. Your success in getting other’s help will mainly result from ______. A. your authority B. your position C. your relationship D. your methods 47. You will likely be able to get help from others if you _____. A. ask if there is anyone free to help you B. make a general request during a meeting C. ask the specific person for help directly D. seek for specific person for help directly
48. You should thank others for their help so that _____. A. they’ll spend more time and energy to help you B. they’ll return the favor when needing help C. they’ll think what they’re done is worthy D. they’ll make a strong alliance with you
49. According to the passage, which of following NOT what you should do after getting credit? A. Asking your boss to give you a promotion B. Sharing your credit with the helper
C. Letting your boss know who helped you
D. Distributing credit to your boss if he helped you 50. This passage mainly discusses ______. A. how to get a promotion B. how to get others’ help C. how to make a progress