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C. The occupation of the island D. The plays of Oscar Wilde
61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______. A. He is not the man to draw back. B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie. C. Larry has a large family to support. D. There is really nothing to fear.
62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? ______. A. Let me drive you home, shall I? B. You will mind your own business! C. Come and have dinner with us. D. I wish you could stay behind. ?
63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off. A. were to rain B. was to rain C. was raining D. had rained
64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? ______. A. Mary and her son must be home by now. B.Careless reading must give poor results. C. It?s getting late, and I must leave now. D. He must be working late at the office.
65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______. A. remain. B. turn. C. write. D. knock.
66. ____ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.
A. Adhering B. Adopting C.Adjusting D. Acquainting
67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part
means _________. A. dull B. boring C. long D. hard
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68. At last night?s party Larry said something that I though was beyond me. The underlined
part means ________. A. I was unable to do C. I was unable to stop B. I couldn?t understand D. I couldn?t tolerate
69. The couple ______their old house and sold it for a vast profit.
A. did for B. did in C.did with D. did up
70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ____ for herself.
A. credit B. attention C. focus D. award
71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mother?s promise. The underlined part
means _________.
A. as far as one has learnt B. as far as one is concerned C. as far as one can see D. as far as one is told
72. The ________ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays. A. issue B. argument C. point D. sentence
73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means ________. A. limited B. unnecessary C. overdue
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D. much
74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident.
The underlined part means _________. A. if an accident happens
B. if an accident can be prevented C. before an accident D. during an accident
75. Traditionally, local midwives would ________ all the babies in the area. A. handle B. produce C. deliver D. help
76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ________.
A. proposition B. advertisement C. building D. street
77. The court would not accept his appeal unless ________ evidence is provided. A. conclusive B. definite C. eventual D. concluding
78. As soon as he opened the door, a ________ of cold air swept through the house. A. flow
B. movement C. rush D. blast
79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ________ from it.
A. prevented B. refrained C. limited D. restricted
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80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means _________. A. brightly
B. light-heartedly C. cheerfully D. lightly
PART V READING COMPREHENSION 25 MIN
In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.
TEXT A
The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can replace the role of a great speech.
The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.
Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in
Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action. Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.
A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.（流行病）announced, the idea of “swine flu” many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.
Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson,after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.
It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.
If you?re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of
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your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk（鼓舞士气的讲话） before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.
On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be
asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.
Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard
to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.
81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because ______. A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people. B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business. C. it plays important roles in human communication. D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.
82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? _____
A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems. B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics. C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches. D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.
83. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT ______. A. to convince people in a debate. B. to inform people at a presentation. C. to advise people at work.
D. to entertain people at a wedding.
84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on ______ “great speaking ability”? A. It comes from observing rules. B. It can be perfected with easy effort. C. It can be acquired from birth.
D. It comes from learning and practice.
85. What is the main idea of the passage? ______. A. Public speaking in international forums. B. The many uses of public speaking.