because . A. they want to look attractive B. they want to keep fit C. they are misled by doctors D. both A and B 13.
The
figures
given
in
the
third
paragraph
suggest
that . A. Americans are dependent on cars B. Cars consume a lot of money C. Americans need losing weight D. Excess of fat can be source of energy
14. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that . A. diet books are not always effective B. diet books are usually helpful C. there are lots of ways of losing weight D. bookstores are keeping their promises
15. It can be concluded from the passage that . A. people think too much of their appearance B. there is not a sure way of losing weight as yet C. surgery is the fastest way of losing weight D. going on diet is a safe way of losing weight
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
I recently wrote an autobiography in which I recalled many old memories. One of them was from my school days, when our ninth grade teacher, Miss Raber, would pick out words from the Reader’s Digest to test our vocabulary.
Today, more than 45 years later, I always check out ―It pays to Enrick Your Word Power‖ first when the Digest comes each month. I am
impressed with that idea, word power. Reader’s Digest knows the power that words have to move people to entertain, inform and inspire. The Digest editors know that the bid word isn‘t always the best word. Take just one example, a Quotable Quote from the February 1985 issue: ―Time is a playful thing. It slips quickly and drinks the day like a bowl of milk.‖ Nineteen words, only two of then more than one syllable, yet how much they convey! That‘s usually how it is with Reader’s Digest. Small and simple can be profound.
As chairman of a foundation to restore the Statue of Liberty, I‘ve been making a lot of speeches lately. I try to keep then fairly short. I use small but vivid words: words like ―hope‖, ―guts‖, ―faith‖, ―dreams‖. Those are words that move people and say so much about the spirit of America. Don‘t get me wrong. I‘m not against using big words, when it is right to do so, but I have also learned that a small word can work a small miracle—if it‘s the right word, in the right place, at the right time. It‘s a ―secret‖ that I hope I never forget.
16. The passage is mainly about . A. one of the many old memories
B. using simple words to express profound ideas C. Reader’s Digest and school speeches D. How to make effective speeches
17. It seems that Reader’s Digest is a magazine popular with . A. people of all age B. teenagers C. school teachers D. elderly readers
18. The example the author gives in the second paragraph might mean .
A. one spends his day playing and drinking B. don‘t waste your time as one dose
C. time slips easily if you don‘t make good use of it D. time is just like drinking milk from a bowl 19. The author‘s ―secret‖ is . A. to avoid using big words at any time
B. to use words that have the power to move people C. to work a miracle by using a small word D. to use small and simple words where possible
20. According to the author, well-chosen words can give people . A. hope, courage, and ideas
B. confidence, determination, and strength C. pleasure, knowledge, and encouragement D. entertainment, information, and power
Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20%, 25minutes) Directions: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then , mark your answers on the Answer Sheet.
21. It‘s still in the morning. There isn‘t in the office.
A. anyone B. everyone C. nobody D. any people
22. is not known that they discussed in the meeting. A. That B. He C. This D. It 23. The best news broke her and she has been gloomy ever since.
A. feelings B. emotions C. mind D. heart 24. He is much of a gentleman to fight.
A. so B. as C. very D. too 25. Not until this term to realize how important this subject is to his future career as a diplomat.
A. he began B. did he begin C. he has begun D. that he has begun
26. who would like to go on the trip should put their names on the list.
A. Those B. These C. Somebody D. The ones
27. A bottle weights less after air is taken out, proves that air has weight.
A. we B. it C. which D. what 28. How long ? A. you suppose did it last B. do you suppose it last C. did you suppose it last D. you suppose it last 29. Smith had some trouble _______ the man‘s accent.
A. to understand B. understanding C. for understanding D. with understanding
30. The next few days could be for the peace negotiation. A. maximum B. practical C. critical D. urgent 31. He quite a lot when he was young. A. used to travel B. used to traveling C. was used to travel D. would use to travel
32. You me your telephone number in case someone wants to contact you.
A. had better give B. had better given C. had better to give D. had better gave
33. Mary used to the room with Linda.
A. separate B. divide C. hold D. share
34. ―Must we hand in our exercise-books now?‖ ―No, you ‖ A. mustn‘t B. don‘t C. needn‘t D. can‘t 35. She pulled away from the window anyone should see them.
A. lest B. even though C. unless D. only if 36. Not a has been found so far that can help police find the criminal.
A. fact B. clue C. symbol D. sign 37. She would make a teacher far superior the average. A. over B. than C. beyond D. to
38. Radio is different from television in it sends and receives pictures.
A. which B. that C. what D. this 39. Tom and Jack have returned but students of the group haven‘t come back yet.
A. other B. the others C. others D. another 40. It half a year since we to study in this university.
A. is; come B. is; have come C. has been; came D. has been; have come
41. The fact that something is cheap doesn‘t mean it is of low quality.
A. necessary B. especially C. essentially D. practically 42. They set off by car and the nearest town.
A. made for B. made after C. made out D. made to 43. Take this baggage and you can find enough room. A. put it which B. put it in which C. put it at where D. put it where
44. He doesn‘t want that he‘s going away.