A. smoking rates among youth have declined very little
B. there are now more female than male smokers among high school seniors C. high smoking rates are due to the increase in wealth
D. smoking at high school are from low socio-economic backgrounds
Passage 2
Children in the United States are exposed to many influences other than that of their families. Television is the most significant of these influences, because the habit of watching television usually begins before children start attending school.
Parents are concerned about the lack of quality in television programs for children. The degree of violence in many of these shows also worries them. Studies indicate that, when children are exposed to violence, they many become aggressive or insecure.
Parents are also concerned about the commercials that their children see on television. Many parents would like to see fewer commercials during programs for children. And some parents feel that these shows should not have any commercials at all because young minds are not mature enough to deal with the claims made by advertisers.
Educational television has no commercials and has programs for children that many parents approve of. The most famous of these is Sesame Street, which tries to give preschool children a head start in learning the alphabet and numbers. It also tries to teach children useful things about the world in which they live.
Even though most parents and educators give Sesame Street and shows like it high marks for quality, some critics argue that all television, whether educational or not, is harmful to children. These critics feel that the habit of watching hours of television every day turns children into bored and passive consumers of their world rather than encouraging them to become active explorers of it.
16. Which of the following statements is NOT based on the passage? C
A. Parents are worried about the influence from television on their children. B. Television has much influence on children.
C. Both parents and their children like watching educational television. D. Some critics think that television is no good for children. 17. In what ways do children suffer from television? C
A. They become the victims of social violence.
B. They spend hours watching television instead of doing school work. C. The programs make the children lose interest in the world.
D. The programs make the children spend too much of their parents?money. 18. Parents would not like their children to see commercials because ___A___.
A. they think that their children are not old enough to handle advertising B. commercials teach children alphabet and numbers C. commercials help to sell products D. they don?t like commercials
19. Educational television is widely appreciated because ___C___.
A. it does have the same commercials as others
B. it offers programs for both children and their parents C. many parents like the programs it offers for their children
D. children can learn some school subjects before they go to school 20. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? C
A. Watching Too Much Television May Be Harmful to Young Minds B. Television Is More Harmful than Educational C. Television?s Influence on Children D. More Education Television
Part III Vocabulary and Structure (40 points) Section A
Directions: In this section there are 10 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
21. A computer is so useful a machine ___C___ we can use everywhere.
A. that B. which C. as D. what 22. The TV set he ___D___ works well now.
A. has repairing B. having repaired C. has been repaired D. has had repaired
23. Hearing the news, she rushed out, ___D___ the book ______ on the table and disappeared into the distance.
A. left; lain open B. left; lay opened C. leaving; lie opened D. leaving; lying open
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24. —— Why are they so glad?
—— Because they have ___C___ their rival again.
A. won B. hit C. defeated D. beaten
25. The text is too difficult and __B____ my reading comprehension, so I don?t like it.
A. under B. beyond C. over D. above
26. Bob is always ready to help others and he has never ___D___ our request.
A. turned up B. turned over C. turned in D. turned down 27. It is said that the pen ___A___, so I bought one yesterday.
A. writes well B. writes good C. is well written D. is good written
28. He went downstairs ___C___ he heard someone knocking at the door.
A. where B. under which C. when D. so 29. But for his help, we ___D___ our work yet.
A. didn?t finish B. won?t finish C. haven?t finished D. wouldn?t have finished 30. Mum, I?ll go to the post office now. Do you have anything ___C___?
A. send B. sent C. to send D. to be sent
Section B
Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
When he entered his parents? room, the little boy _31_ shivering (发抖) from cold. His parents called a doctor, who _32_ some medicine and bed rest to _33_ his temperature. Assured by the doctor that the illness was not a serious one, his father asked him to relax and _34_. Somehow the boy could not _35_ thinking. Evidently, he was holding tight _36_ himself about something. When his father returned from hunting, he found the boy was still _37_ in bed flushed with fever, _38_ at the foot of the bed. Finally, the boy admitted that he thought he was going _39_, having confused his Fahrenheit temperature with Celsius. After his father explained the difference to him, the boy became _40_.
31. A. is B. was C. has been D. had been (B 32. A. suggested B. gave C. prescribed D. explained (C 33. A. bring down B. bring on C. bring up D. bring to (A 34. A. take it up B. take it out C. take it over D. take it easy D 35. A. keep from B. keep against C. keep off D. keep on (A 36. A. down B. onto C. over D. into (B 37. A. laying B. lied C. lying D. laid (C 38. A. gazing B. seeing C. watching D. looking over (A 39. A. to be dying B. dying C. to die D. died （C 40. A. slim B. relaxed C. sleep D. slip （B 1.3
Part I Use of English (20 points)
Directions: In this part there are 10 incomplete dialogues. For each dialogue there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. — Where is Tom this morning? — He?s got a cold. — __A__
A. Just tell him to take it easy. B. What?s the matter with him? C. He is absent. D. What? Where is he?
2. — I?m so sorry for stepping on your foot. — __A__.
A. That?s all right B. No, it?s my fault
C. You didn?t hurt me at all D. Yes, don?t worry about it
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3. — You?ve won the football game. Congratulations! — __A__.
A. It?s nice of you to say so B. We are really lucky C. No one else could do it D. Oh, not really 4. — Do you feel like taking a walk in the park? — __C__.
A. You may ask your brother to go, too B. Yes, but I can?t afford the time
C. No, I?m really not in the mood for it this evening D. No, I?d like it
5. — I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. — __D__
A. I don?t like the weather at this time of the year. B. I don?t mind if it is going to rain tomorrow. C. Why not read the newspaper yourself?
D. Let?s listen to the weather report on the radio at ten. 6. — I?ll meet you outside the cinema in an hour, OK? — __B__.
A. No, 2 hours later B. Yes, that?s a good idea C. OK, but I can manage D. No, I don?t think so 7. — Your tie goes very well with your shirt. — __C__
A. Oh, I got it on sale. B. I bought it at half price. C. Does it really look OK? D. No, not so nice. 8. — Have you got any oranges and apples? — __A__
A. Yes, madam, on the second shelf over there. B. The oranges are very cheap. C. You like apples, don?t you? D. Of course, we have some fruits.
9. — Excuse me, you left this handbag in the shop. — __B__
A. It?s not my fault. B. Oh, thank you. C. I?m sorry. I?m busy. D. It?s mine! 10. — ___A_
— Drop in if you have time. — Sure. Bye!
A. Well, I really must be going now. B. I wonder if you could let me go now. C. Do you mind if I leave now? D. What a shame that I want to go now!
Part II Reading Comprehension (20 points) Directions: There are two passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each questions there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1
For any Englishman, there can never be any discussion as to who is the world?s greatest dramatist (剧作家). Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him: that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the work of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare?s writings that have become part of the common property of the English-speaking people. Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we used, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of Hamlet and complained that it was full of well-known proverbs and quotations. Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, makes full use of the great resources of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal use of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand.
There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it. Such a study is well worth the effort (it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare?s day.
11. English people____C____.
A. have never discussed who is the world?s greatest dramatist
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B. never discuss any issue concerning the world?s greatest dramatist C. are sure who is the world?s greatest dramatist
D. do not care who is the world?s greatest poet and dramatist 12. Every Englishman knows____A____.
A. more or less about Shakespeare B. Shakespeare, but only slightly C. all Shakespeare?s writings
D. only the name of the greatest English writer 13. Which of the following is true? C
A. We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare?s writings.
B. Shakespeare?s writings have become the property of those who are learning to speak English. C. It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words they use. D. All the words people use are taken from the writings of Shakespeare. 14. What does the word “proverb” mean? A
A. Familiar sayings. B. Shakespeare?s plays. C. Complaints. D. Actors and actresses.
15. Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English? B
A. English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare?s time.
B. By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language. C. English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare?s time. D. Beginners may have difficulty learning some aspects of English usage.
Passage 2
As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between “fight” or “flight” and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.
16. People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because__D___. A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves
B. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health C. they are traveling fast all the time
D. they are becoming busier with their work
17. According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ____A____. A. not fearing stress
B. knowing the art of relaxation C. high sense of responsibility
D. having control over performance
18. Which of the following statements is true? D A. We can find some ways to avoid stress. B. Stress is always harmful to people.
C. It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work. D. Different people can withstand different amounts of stress. 19. In Paragraph 3, “such a reaction” refers back to___B____. A. “making a choice between ?flight? or ?fight?”
B. “reaction to stress both chemically and physically” C. “responding to crises quickly”
D. “losing heart at the signs of difficulties”
20. In the last sentence of the passage, “do so” refers to ___C___. A. “expose ourselves to stress” B. “find ways to deal with stress” C. “remove stress from our lives”
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D. “established links between diseases and stress”
Part III Vocabulary and Structure (40 points) Section A
Directions: In this section there are 10 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
21. If you ___D___ to see Kate, what would you tell him?
A. are B. will be C. must D. were 22. The rain will ___A___ our plan for a picnic.
A. affect B. influence C. effect D. infect
23. ___D___ other good students, the teacher thinks, Hank is ______ student.
A. Compared with; a most satisfied B. Compared to; the most satisfied
C. Comparing to; the more satisfying D. Compared with; a more satisfying
24. The population of this city, forty percent of which ___A___, ______ 15％ in the last three years.
A. are Germans; has risen B. are German; has fallen by
C. is Germans; have increased to D. is Germans; has been reduced by
25. It was about 600 years ago ___A___ the first clock with a face and an hour hand was made.
A. that B. until C. before D. when
26. It was 1969 ___B___ two Americans got to the moon by space ship.
A. which B. when C. that D. as
27. He is the only man ___B___ for the position.
A. likely B. possible C. probably D. possibly
28. When ___B___ about his plan, he said he hadn?t made any.
A. was asked B. asked C. was asking D. asking
29. She asked the pupil __B____ still, but they kept ______ out of class.
A. to sit; to move B. to sit; moving C. sit; move D. sitting; moving 30. Sometimes my job is tiring, but ____B__ I quite enjoy it.
A. at random B. by and large C. in other words D. within easy reach
Section B
Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
American people divide their days _31_ several blocks _32_ time, and plan different activities _33_ different times.
American time is “on the dot”. If something is supposed to happen _34_ eight o?clock, it will begin at eight. American value promptness and may become angry if a person is more than 15 minutes late _35_ a good reason. If you know you are going to be late, call _36_ advance and let someone know. _37_ you arrive late, you should apologized and explain why. Americans arrive _38_ time for doctors” appointments. The doctor may keep you _39_, but if you keep the doctor waiting, you may get a bill _40_ the doctor?s time!
31. A. by B. in C. into D. on （C 32. A. at B. of C. in D. for （B 33. A. for B. up C. into D. to （A
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