B. since 1370
C. before the seventeenth century
D. since the time of Cardinal Richelieu
According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE? A
A. Anyone who did something wrong could find himself suddenly in the Bastille. B. The Bastille was only for those who were opposed to the King. C. Things done in the Bastille were hardly known to people outside. D. Voltaire was twice put in the Bastille.
At the time of its fall, the Bastille housed_____D_____. A. a large number of prisoners
B. a lot of writers who had been against the government
C. some dozens of people who believed in free speech and free thinking D. only a few prisoners
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? C A. All prisoners in the Bastille had to stay there for life.
B. Over the years the number of prisoners in the Bastille was getting more and more. C. The King could put people in, or let them go out, as he wanted.
D. At the time it was captured, there were so few prisoners in it that it meant little to the people. This passage mainly_____D_____.
A. tells how the prisoners were controlled by the King B. tells how little was known about the Bastille C. shows the inner workings of the Bastille D. gives a brief history of the Bastille
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Passage 2
People within a country do business together. They buy goods, or products, from one another and sell products to others. Different countries do business together, too. One country may buy and bring in things from another country. This is called importing products. The same country may also sell and send things to another country. This is called exporting products. The Netherlands is a small country better known to us as Holland. It lies in the low country of Europe on the North Sea.
Holland has a steel-making industry which needs iron. This ore (矿石) is found in some parts of the world, but Holland has none. The little country must import it. Ships carry the ore to the Netherlands from places like Canada and Africa.
Holland grows millions of flower bulbs (球状物) every year. The country is famous for the beautiful tulips (郁金香) grown from these bulbs. Large numbers of tulip bulbs are dug up, dried, and exported to many countries.
Do you have tulips growing in your garden? Perhaps they are growing from bulbs brought from Holland.
16. Holland is a small country on the __C____.
A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. North Sea D. Mediterranean Sea
17. The word “this ore” in this passage refers to the word “__A__.”
A. iron B. steel C. flower D. bulb 18. Every year Holland grows millions of ___D___.
A. trees B. grains C. vegetables D. flower bulbs 19. On the whole, this story is about ___B___.
A. tulips
B. importing and exporting C. the low countries in Europe D. the industry in Holland
20. Why does Holland import some things? B
A. The people there like to trade things.
B. Holland needs some things from other countries.
C. There are not enough people in Holland who like tulips. D. Both A and B.
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. I don?t know why she avoids ___C____ her opinion on the subject.
A. to give B. to be given C. giving D. being given
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22. Her sun-tanned face suggested that she ____C___ in excellent health. A. be B. is C. was D. were
23. Ever since the Smiths moved to the suburbs a year ago, they ___C____ better health.
A. could have enjoyed B. had enjoyed C. have been enjoying D. are enjoying 24. I ____D____ going to the doctor, but I wish I hadn?t.
A. pick out B. make out C. give off D. put off
25. Young children often can?t ___B____ between TV programs and commercials.
A. separate B. distinguish C. compare D. contrast
26. The morning paper ___A___ a story about demonstrations in New York and Washington D.C..
A. carried B. extended C. brought D. took
27. How close parents are to their children ___C____ a strong influence on the character of the children. A. have B. having C. has D. to have
28. ____A___ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all. A. When compared B. Compare C. While comparing D. Comparing
29. I suppose by the time I come back in ten years? time all these old houses ___A____ down. A. will have been pulled B. will be pulling C. will have pulled D. will be pulled
30. From now on I want to keep myself___C____ of how things are going on with you. A. to inform B. informing C. informed D. be informed
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.
Last night, a fire broke out in Ann?s house in Manchester. Ann?s _31_ were out of town for the weekend when something wrong in the room caused the fire to start in the middle of the night. The _32_ was waken up by the family dog, Danny, who was barking loudly in the back garden. Ann smelled something _33_. She _34_ and _35_ ran through the smoke-filled house to wake her old brother, Frank. When Frank would not wake up, Ann got some help from the dog. Frank?s unconscious body was far too _36_ for the little girl to move alone, but the _37_ girl brought the dog _38_ and tied the dog?s lead (牵狗的皮带) to Frank? s left ankle. She then held her brother?s right ankle, and together the girl and the dog _39_ Frank to safety. The 10 year old girl, Ann, _40_ her big brother from death.
31. A. parents B. brother and sister C. friends D. classmates（A 32. A. child B. boy C. girl D. dog （C 33. A. delicious B. bad C. burn D. burning （D 34. A. stood up B. woke up C. got up D. put up （C 35. A. at once B. at first C. at last D. at that moment （A 36. A. big B. small C. light D. heavy （D 37. A. careless B. busy C. clever D. careful （C 38. A. inside B. outside C. back D. near （A 39. A. pushed B. pulled C. carded D. made （B 40. A. was received B. got C. was saved D. saved （D 2.1
Part IV Translation (20 points) Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
41. The friend saw everything but did not say a single word.
那个朋友看见了所有的事情但是一个字都没说。
42. This shirt is too big for me. Do you have a smaller one?
这件衬衫对我来说太大了。有小一点的吗？
43. They thought that there must be something wrong with their TV set.
他们认为他们的电视机准是哪里有问题了。
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44. In most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human being.
在大多数文化中，动物比人类位于更糟糕的处境。
45. Do you mind my smoking here?
你介意我在这儿抽烟吗？ 2.2
Part IV Translation (20 points) Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 41. She was the only daughter and the youngest child of five.
她是五个孩子中最小的，也是唯一的一个女儿。
42. Bob and Peter found out that they were twin brothers.
鲍勃和皮特发现他们是双胞胎兄弟。
43. I want to get back home by five o?clock if it is possible.
如果可能的话，我想5点钟回家。
44. Jim was intelligent, but he hated hard work.
吉姆很聪明但是他讨厌努力工作。
45. Before leaving the classroom, please turn off the lights.
离开教室之前，请关灯。 2.3
Part IV Translation (20 points) Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 41、He was satisfied with his new car, and drove to work in it the very next day. 他对他的新车很满意，并就在第二天开车去上班了。
42、I picked up the bag to protect my face from the smoke and heat. 我拿起包护着我的脸以免受到烟和热的危害。
43、He called the doctor and made sure that they would meet at five. 他打电话和医生确认他们将在五点见面。
44、You and your team can discover the answers to problems together. 你和你的团队能一起发现问题的答案。
45、Flight 220 is scheduled to arrive at 10:30 pm. 220航班定于晚上10点半到达。 2.4
Part IV Translation (20 points) Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 41. Many schools will not open for lessons until the beginning of September.
一些学校直到九月初才开学。
42. Each year some of his money is given to the best scientists and writers of the world.
每年，他的一些钱都给予世界上最好的科学家们和作家们。
43. Some people find it difficult to ask for help.
有些人觉得请求帮助很困难。
44. From the East Coast to the West Coast it is about 3,000 miles wide.
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从东海岸到西海岸大约有3000英里宽。
45. You are free to go or stay. 你可以自由地选择走或留。 2.5
Part IV Translation (20 points) Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 41. If you take vitamins, you will have more energy.
如果你服用维生素，精力会更足些。
42. The farmer didn?t spend much time working on his farm.
这位农民没有花很多的时间在他的农场工作。
43. Great Wall is so wide for six horses to go side by side.
长城宽得足够六匹马肩并肩地走。
44. Five days is too long for me to wait. Do you want to wait?
五天的等待对我来说太久了，你想等吗？
45. Don?t trust him no matter what he says.
不管他说什么都别相信他。
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