Part A: Spot Dictation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.
You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These________ (1), or patties, actually came from Germany in the middle of the nineteenth century. They were brought to the United States by________(2) who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why ________(3)was \steak'
However, people in other place________(4) that 'they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a ________(5).the there's no question that the hamburger was a________ (6). Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of food was need_________(7) for workers.
The hamburger became even more popular_________(8) when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called “White Castle”. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only _________(9). Then, in the 1930s there came the _________(10) where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the humburger was one of the most _________(11).
By now, The hamburger was ready to_______(12) the world. And this happened with McDonald’s, which was actually a _________(13) at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburger. McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants ________(14) around the world throughout the rest of the twentieth century. McDonald’s alone has________(15) for everyone person in the world.
The importance of the hamburger to _________(16) remains significant. About _______(17)of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources,_________(18)of current workers in the United States had their first job at McDonald’s . But the face of the hamburger is changing _______ (19). Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, ________(20),or veggie burger.
l. (A) We were met by the head of the company at the airport. (B) We haw Mrs. Jones was the president of the company,. (C) Mrs. Jones used to be the secretary of the company (D) Mrs. Jones came to see us off at the airport., 2. (A) The board of directors asked about the changes.
(B) The board 'of directors decided to invest more on the project. (C) The board of directors approved the revisions.
(D) The board of directors could not understand her explanation. 3. (A) Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits. (B) Most of them are first-or-second year college students (C) A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities (D) Not many students are interested in our research projects. 4. (A) We decided to sell the car when the oil Prices rose. (B) We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices. (C) We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not. (D) We didn't buy a car because of the floating oil prices. 5. (A )Most of them are from low-income belies. (B) Most of them are in favor of a tax cut. (C) I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.
(D) I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.
6. (A) Effective self management skills are key to academic and career success.
(B) If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later (C) School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class. (D) Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff 7. (A) Mr. Paul White has just been fired.
(B) Mr. Paul White has forgotten the woman's name. (C) Mr. Paul White is looking for a job. (D) Mr. Paul White has the woman Promoted. 8. (A) I shall give you a discount
(B) The crisis is affecting the Whole world. (C) I shall come in my Sunday best. (D) The price is still too high.
9. (A) He finished the negotiation in three days. (B) He was on a business trip ten days ago. (C) His toughness cost him three more days. (D) His business trip lasted thirteen days.
l0. (A) We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society. (B) Children with self esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.
(C) Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society (D) Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals. Question8 11--14
l 1. (A) The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits (B) The homemade products were actually made in the factory (C) The factory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery (D) There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factory l2. (A) You are special. (B) You are natural. (C) You are stupid. (D) You are dumb l3. (A) To better explain how to use that product. (B) To help reduce the promotion cost of that product. (C) To induce more famous people to use that product. (D) To get TV viewers to remember that product. l4. (A) Be easily affected by other products. (B) Be aware of the same kind of product. (C) Stick to that particular product. - (D) Strike a bargain for other products. Questions 15--18
l5. (A) A flight over time zones. (B) A loss of one's characters. (C) A symptom of leg problems. (D) A condition of sleep disorders. l6. (A) Six hours. (B) Seven hours. (C) Eight hours (D) Nine hours. l7. (A) Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol. (B Drink as little water as possible between meals (C) Take drinks with less Sugar, carbonation or caffeine
(D) Always have other fluid on the plane. l8. (A) Sleep as soon as possible. (B) Nap even during daytime. (C) Get a good night's sleep. (D) Relax yourself in a cafe. Questions 19--22
l9. (A) He is overweight. (B) He is seriously ill (C) He is down with cold. (D) He is hale and hearty 20. (A) Two (B) Ten. C) twenty (D) Thirty
2l. (A) It is the best (B) It is nutritious. (C) It is not enough (D) It is no healthy. 22. (A) the man is a heavy smoker (B) The man is rather short.' (C) The man drives a car
(D) The man works with a computer.'' Questions 23--26
23. (A) Chainman of the African Club. (B) Chainman of the International Club. (C) Chainman of the Irish Club. (D) Chainman of the Folk Music Club.
24. (A) Once a week (B) Once a month (C) Once a semester (D) Once a year 25. (A) The minutes of the last meeting. (B) The treasurer's report.
(C) The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances. (D) The International Display Week.
26. (A) to help the students from the same countries overcome their homesickness and other problems. (B) To set up booths decorated with pictures and things of interest in the respective countries.
(C) To recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes so that every club member can wear their national costume.
(D) To teach the American students Scottish and Irish folk dances during the special even of the display. Que8tions 27--30
27. (A) In Bath (B) In London. (C) In York (D) In the suburbs.
28. (A) Students live in halls residence around the university buildings. (B) Students are encouraged to conduct their independent research project (C) Students first live in halls of residence and then are allowed to move out. (D) Students can share the common rooms with faculty members. 29. (A) She couldn't find a room in the residential hall. (B) She could save money to pay for her studies. (C) She could mix well with the local people. (D) She could live in a comfortable house.
30. (A) Give her some advice on how to strike a bargain.
(B) Introduce her to the local people (C) Help her with the volunteer work. (D) Show her around the ancient cathedral city SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)
Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corrsponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
In a normal recession, the to-do list is clear. Copies of Keynes are dusted off, the Fed lowers interest rates, the president and Congress cut taxes and hike spending. In time, purchasing, production and loans perk up, and Keynes is placed back on the shelf. No larger alterations to the economy are made, because our economy, but for the occasional bump in the road, is fundamentally sound.This has been the drill in every recession since World War II.
Republicans and Democrats argue over whose taxes should be cut the most and which projects should be funded, but under public pressure to do something, they usually find some mutually acceptable midpoint and enact a stimulus package. Even in today's hyperpartisan Washington, the odds still favor such a deal. This time, though, don’t expect that to be the end of the story-----because the coming recession will not be normal, and our economy is not fundamentally sound. This time around, the nation will have to craft new versions of some of the reforms that Franklin Roosevelt created to steer the nation out of the Great Depression.
钟表上的秒针一下一下地移动，每移动一下就是表示我们的寿命已经缩短了一部分。再看看墙上挂着的可以一张张撕下的日历，每天撕下一张就是表示我们的寿命又缩短了一天。因为时间即生命。
没有人不爱惜他的生命，但很少人珍视他的时间。如果想在有生之年做一点什么事，学一点什么学问，充实自己，帮助别人，使生命成为有意义，不虚此生，那么就不可浪费光阴。这个道理人人都懂，可是很少人能积极不懈地善为利用他的时间。 Spot dictation
You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These round, flat cakes or patties actually came from Germany in the middle of the 19th century. They were brought to the United States by German immigrants who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why their name was Hamburger Stake. However, people in other places claim that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a clear answer. But there is no question that the hamburger was a great hit. Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of fast, practical and cheap food was needed for workers.
The hamburger became even more popular in the 1920s when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called \1930s there came the drive-in restaurant where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most popular menu items.
By now, the hamburger was ready to conquer the world. And this happened with McDonald's, which was actually a hot dog stand at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburger. McDonald's and other fast food restaurants spring up around the world throughout the rest of the 20th century. McDonald's alone has sold 12 hamburgers for every person in the world.
The importance of the hamburger to U.S. culture remains significant. About 60% of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources, 7% of current workers in the Untied States had their first job at McDonald's. But the face of the hamburger is changing according to the times. Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, a fish burger or a veggie burger. Statements
1. Mrs. Jones came to us at the airport. We thought she was the secretary but she turned out to be the president of the company.
2. After Susan carefully explained her ideas at the board meeting last week, the directors all voted for the change she's made concerning the proposed project.
3. Of the students participating in our university's research project, 73% classified themselves as freshmen and sophomores.
4. Originally we had planned to buy a car by the end of last year, but then with the recent fluctuation of the crude oil prices we decided to postpone the purchase.
5. Most people I know are interested in the proposed tax reform being debated in the congress because they hope it will lower taxes for them.
6. If you're good at managing your own time and energy, it is very likely that you can do well both in your schoolwork and for your career
7. Mr. Paul White, thank you very much for your inquiry, but I feel the position more suits a female applicant. Anyway, I will keep your name on file.
8. Is this your best quote? I thought prices will be coming down now given the current situation of financial and economic crisis.
9. Last month our manager took a ten-day business trip to Chicago, but he had to stay there for 3 more days as the negotiation turned out to be a tougher one.
10. When our children are made confident that they are positive and competent individuals, they will adapt themselves to the changing society and successfully accomplish personal goals.
Talks and Conversations
Passage one (Q11-14)
W：What are you laughing about?
M: I just saw the silliest advertisement on TV for German soups. It's said our products are home-made with the freshest vegetables and fruits. Then a scene in the factory showed that products were prepared and packed by the most sophisticated machinery.
W: And I am sure that the word NATURAL was put on the jars and cans of the products. I think the stupidest advertisements are those that imply that you are one of a kind. If you buy the product, you will be a very special person. Now you will be just like every other one of the 20 million people who bought it.
M: That's really silly. But to me, the dumbest of them all is when advertisers put a celebrity on TV to talk about a particular brand of soap or about a particular car. I bet that the celebrity's never used the product before they got the job of appearing in the commercial.
W: Yeah! But most of these commercials work and people remember the product.