B）To listen to the radio. C) To get the radio fixed. D) To watch the TV program.
9.A）She will be busy every day this week.
B）She can have dinner with the man on Friday. C) She wants to have dinner with the man. D) She wants to know the way. 10.A）They should go without stop. B）She doesn’t want any stamps.
C) They needn’t stop by the post office. D) She’d rather stop by the post office.
Section C
Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.
A family is sailing around the Pacific Ocean. The are on a 48-foot ___11_____boat. The trip will take from home for a year. They stay in touch with family and friends by e-mail. The children Send e-mail to their grandmother _____12__________a week. The father is in touch with his ___13__ every day. He also gets ___14___ by e-mail. The grandmother learned to use the Internet just before she retired. She learned ______15___ her children and grandchildren. She says e-mail makes her feel like she has been traveling with them. 11.________________ 12.________________ 13.________________ 14._________________ 15._________________
Part II Vocabulary and Structure ( 15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
16. It was in China __________ the agreement was signed.
A) what B) which C) where D) that
17. When the old lady is alone in the house, her dog makes her feel __________and relaxed. A) safe B) lonely C) healthy D) angry 18. It makes no difference to me __________ Mr. Smith will come or not. A) when B) whether C) that D) how 19. Not for a moment _________ the truth of your explanation about the event. A) we have doubted B) did we doubt C) we had doubted D)doubted we
20. Thousands of products __________ from crude oil are now in daily use. A) to make B) be made C) making D) made 21. ____________ last Friday, he would have got to Paris. A) Would he leave B) Had he left
C) If he is to leave D) If he was leaving 22. The old man has two daughters, ________ are doctors. A) both of them B) both of whom C) both who D) they both
23. If you travel in a foreign country, a tour ________ may save you a lot of trouble. A) director B) helper C) guide D) assistant 24. Dinner will be ready _______. Let’s go and wash our hands.
A) at all B) at least C) just now D) right away 25. If you ________ smoking and drinking, your health will improve soon.
A) gave up B) give up C) had given up D) will give up
Section B
Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. Jim told me he (join)_________the army two years before. 27. I’m the (little) _________experienced of all the doctors here.
28. In some parts of this city, missing a bus means (wait) _________for another hour. 29. The businessman lost a (gold) _________chance to make a big fortune.
30. Frankly speaking, I’d rather you (say) _________nothing about it for the time being. 31. You should be aware that this rare bird was on the list of human (protect) _________.
32. In the middle of the room there was a Christmas tree (decorate) _________with colored lights and glass balls.
33. John’s performance in this exam made us feel rather(disappoint) ______ .
34. If I (not drink) ______ so much coffee yesterday afternoon, I would have been able to sleep well last night.
35. It was (luck) ______indeed for Mr. Fox to have changed his flight and arrived safe.
Part III Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished
statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Tokyo (东京) is one of the most confusing cities in the world. Over 20 million people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many world famous companies have their offices there. But most streets don’t have names. So how can you find your way in Tokyo?
Most people in Tokyo are very good at giving directions. They can usually explain how to get to their home or their office from the nearest train station. People in Tokyo often use maps when they give directions.
Advertisements in newspapers or magazines, for example, usually
help you find the company. If you’re going to visit someone’s house, it’s a good idea to ask the person to draw, or fax you, a map of the local area. If you get lost, the best idea is to go to a police station. In Japan, each neighborhood has a small police station, and the police officers there have a map of all the buildings in the area. Giving directions is an important part of their job.
36. Tokyo is a confusing city mainly because ___________.
A) it has a very large population B) most streets don’t have names
C) people in Tokyo are bad at giving directions
D) too many famous companies have their offices there 37. What can one do if one is going to visit a Japanese in Tokyo?
A) One can wait for him at the nearest railway station. B) One can put on an advertisement to inform him. C) One can look at the newspaper for his address. D) One can ask him to draw or send a map.
38. In Tokyo, the best way for you to find out directions is to ___________.
A) ask a police officer for help B) buy a map in a bookstore
C) go into someone’s house and ask D) get someone to draw a map for you
39. Why can the police help you to find out directions within a neighborhood?
A) They can fax you a map of the neighborhood. B) They often visit each house in the neighborhood.
C) They know the name of each street in the neighborhood. D) They have a map of all the buildings in the neighborhood. 40. What is the best title for this passage?
A) Traveling in Japan B) How to Draw a Map
C) Finding Your Way in Tokyo
D) The largest City in the World
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
Chain stores have been developing rapidly in China during the past few years and taking hold of ever-increasing retail (零售) market share, an official survey indicates. The State Economic and Trade Commission (SETC) survey shows that the annual sales volume of China's 20 biggest chains leapt last year by 43 percent and the number of their retail stores rose by 46.7 percent, while sales for the whole retail market grew by 10.1 percent. Shanghai Lian Hua Supermarket Company holds the top position with 14.06 billion yuan (US $1.7 billion) in sales and 1,225 retail stores.
The statistics indicate that the biggest stores are swallowing more market share, leaving little development space for medium and small stores, said analysts (分析家). Analysts also note that almost all the giant chains have their headquarters in East China, but they are likely to explore western regions in the near future. With China's entrance Organization, its market is attracting overseas retailers too. The country is committed to opening gradually its retail business, and as a result, more chain stores from outside China will have a share of the pie. Successful domestic retailers are preparing to battle for market share. Shops like Hua Lian and Guo Mei, a giant home appliance distributor in Beijing, have announced ambitious plans for development.
41. According to the passage, Shanghai Lian Hua Supermarket Company is ________. A) a bargain shop B) a chain of stores C) a department store D) a goods distributor
42. We learn from the first paragraph that ____________________.
A) the market share of the 20 biggest chains grew last year by 10.1%. B) the number of retail stores in China increased last year by 46.7%. C) sales of China's 20 biggest chains increased last year by 43%. D) 1,225 new retail stores were set up in Shanghai in recent years.
43. Facing the challenge of foreign rivals, the Chinese chain stores will ______________. A) fight for their market share with confidence B) cooperate with foreign retail chain stores C) shift their focus to western areas D) form even bigger companies
44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A) The biggest stores are enjoying most of the market share.
B) A number of chain stores have started to explore western areas. C) Medium and small stores don't have any space for development
D) China will allow more foreign investor to invest in its retail business. 45. The passage is mainly about _______________.
A) the rapid growth of big chain stores
B) the present and future retail market in China
C) the leading role of Lian Hua Supermarket Company
D) the competition between domestic and foreign chain stores
Task 3
Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the
information by filling in the blanks marker 46 to 50 in not more than 3 words in the table below. A local telephone directory is sometimes called the White Pages. This directory provides an alphabetic listing of names and telephone numbers and other telephone reference information. The front pages usually contain information about area codes; billing; customer service; directory assistance (帮助); local, long-distance, and international calls; time zones; rates; emergency numbers; and other items relating to telephone use.
The next section of the telephone directory typically contains the residence listings, or entries of community residents. The third section contains business listings or entries of local business and organizations. In some less populated (人口不稠密的) or rural areas, the residence and business listings may be combined in one section.
Some local directories contain listings of local, state and federal (联邦的) government offices and agencies. These listings might be united into the business listing section, or they may be in a separate section of the phone book. These government listings typically are arranged by the name of the state government and then by departments or agencies.
Local Telephone Directories Another name: (46)_________ Arrangement of its contents:
Listing of names and telephone numbers: given in an (47) _________order
Area codes and other useful information: contained in the(48) _________ Residence listings: provided in the(49) _________section of the directory
Government listings: given either in the business listing section or in a (50) _________
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A—Stock exchange
B— Buying and selling stock C—Stock market
D— Current prices of stock