3. Speaker A: I’d like to have my phone disconnected?

  Speaker B: _________

  Speaker A: Well, I’m moving to California for a new job there.

  A. Give me a reason!                          B. You do?

  C. Why is that?                               D. May I ask why?

4. Speaker A: Is Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner?

  Speaker B:          Why did you ask?

Speaker A: I’d like her to try some Chinese food.

A. Not as I know.                            B. Never mind.

  C. Not that I know of.                         D. She is not.

5. Speaker A: By the way, do you know how to use chopsticks?

  Speaker B: That’s easy.

Speaker A: ________

  Speaker B: I was stationed in China for five years, you know.

A. It is amazing!

  B. Why did you say that?

  C. It was impossible.

  D. How did you learn to use them?

6. Speaker A: Are you ill?

  Speaker B:       . I’m just tired.

  A. It’s all right.                               B. Exactly.

  C. Not really.                                 D. Don’t mention it.

7. Speaker A: Are you hungry?

  Speaker B: Hungry?        

Speaker A: So let’s go to the Italian restaurant near here.

A. I’m starving.                            B. I don’t know.

  C. Not yet.                                D. It’s not my topic.

8. Speaker A: How about the professor’s lecture?

  Speaker B: I find it very difficult to follow. ________

  A. It’s so inspiring.                          B. It’s beyond me.

  C. It’s so interesting.                         D. It’s not my topic.

9. Speaker A: Let’s go to the movies in Prickly tomorrow.

  Speaker B: Ok, where should we meet?

  Speaker A: _________ ---name the place and I’ll pick you up.

A. I’ll let you know.

  B. I’ll tell you what.

  C. You know what.

  D. You just say it.

10. Speaker A: Were you planning to stop by the supermarket?

   Speaker B: Yes. Would you like me to get you anything?

   Speaker A: A loaf of bread, ________.

   A. if any                 

B. if you like

C. if I were you

D. if you don’t mind

11. Speaker A: Do you have any job openings?

   Speaker B: No, but if you fill out an application, ________.

A. we can keep it on file for a year

B. we can put it on notice

C. we’ll see what happens

D. we’ll call you when we have time

12. Speaker A: Hi, Russ. We are having a bit of trouble with the car, so we won’t be able to make it tonight. I’m really sorry.

   Speaker B:        .

A. That’s good. I’m busy at the moment, too.                        

B. Well, sorry to hear that. Want me to come get you?

C. Don’t worry about it. See you in a while.

D. Ok, great. Sorry about the inconvenience.

13. Speaker A:  Why did you tell the whole world about my past?

   Speaker B:         .

   A. Oh well, it’s done now. I can’t help.                    

   B. I guess it doesn’t matter that much.

   C. Well, I apologize. I got all excited.               

D. Sorry. You shouldn’t complain to me.

14. Speaker A: Sorry about all the inconvenience.

   Speaker B:          

A. Ok. With great pleasure.                   

B. Don’t worry about it.

C. Oh, really? That’s ok.

D. I’m sorry to hear that.

15. Speaker A: Good morning, Dr. Hampton. May I come in?

   Speaker B: Good morning, Gretchen. Of course.________

   Speaker A: Well, we’ll have a dinner party, and we’d like to invite you especially.

A. What do you want to do?

B. Do you have anything to say?

C. How can I be of help?

D. Can you tell me why you are here?

 

PART II Reading Comprehension (40 points )

Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

 

Passage one

 

    Plastic bags are fast choking our planet. They are expensive for not only consumers but also the environment; the need of the hour is therefore to come up with eco-friendly bags.

    Environment friendly bags are the latest and most fashionable to bit the market. Environment friendly people want to be associated and seen with natural fiber bags. Multicolored patch work bags and printed bags are everyone’s favorite. Most eco-friendly bags are made of cotton. These bags are very comfortable and elegant. They are not only attractive but also long lasting.

    A cotton bag is a simple and stylish way to eliminate waste and make a fashion statement. Cotton bags with unique patterns and designs are simple and stylish to carry around. Cotton fiber is soft-touch and most comfortable. Finishing processes of cotton are numerous, reflecting today’s tremendous range and combination of colors and special qualities. The bags are reusable and represent a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

    Introducing this exciting new message of environmental sustainability is Kariwala Green Bags, which makes a vast range of environment friendly bags. Its cotton bags are simple yet elegant. The collection is suit all needs and situations: beach bags, wine bottle bags, shopping and gift bags, promotional bags, and fashion bags.

    The company, with its special emphasis on quality, has taken steps to carry the environmental message to the world ready to embrace a brighter ecological future. With its strong presence in over 42 countries worldwide, the company has transformed the simplest cotton bags into a revolution in the Western world.

    Be the one to make a resolution to reduce the strain on Mother Nature and look good in the process. To make the earth a better place to live in and to know more about long-lasting and fashionable eco-friendly bags, please visit http://www.kariwala.com.

 

16. The phrase “to come up with” (Paragraph 1) means “________”.

   A. to replace

   B. to purchase

   C. to produce

   D. to ban

17. Cotton bags are becoming popular because they are _______.

   A. strong and easy to keep

   B. less costly and washable

   C. eco-friendly and fashionable

   D. light and convenient to carry

18. Kariwala is probably ________.

   A. a new material for making bags

   B. a manufacturer of bags

   C. the name of a bag store.

   D. an advertising agency

19. By “revolution” (Paragraph 5), the author probably refers to the _______.

   A. great reduction of white pollution

   B. a brand new style of bag design

   C. a new way to promote cotton bags

   D. widespread use of eco-friendly bags

20. The primary purpose of the author is to          .

   A. promote Kariwala cotton bags

   B. advocate the advantages of cotton bags

   C. highlight the importance of bag designs

   D. persuade people to follow the fashion

 

 

Passage Two

 

    A review of more than 160 studies of human subjects has found “clear and compelling evidence” that---all else being equal ---happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers.

The study is the most comprehensive review so far of the evidence linking happiness to health. Its lead author ED Diener analyzed long-term studies of human subjects, experimental human trials, and studies that evaluate the health status of people stressed by natural events.

    “We reviewed eight different types of studies,” Diener said. “And the general conclusion from each type of study is that your subjective well-being---that is, feeling positive about your life, not stressed out, not depressed---contributes to both long life and better health among healthy populations.”

    A study that followed nearly 5,000 university students for more than 40 years, for example, found that those who were most pessimistic as students tended to die younger than their peers. An even longer-term study that followed 180 Catholic nuns from early adulthood to old age found that those who wrote positive accounts of their lives in their early 20s tended to live longer than those who wrote more negative ones.

    There were a few exceptions, but most of long-term studies the researchers reviewed found that anxiety, depression, a lack of enjoyment of daily activities and pessimism are all associated with higher rates of disease and a shorter life.

    While happiness might not by itself prevent or cure disease, posive emotions and enjoyment of life do contribute to better health and a longer life, Diener said.

    “Happiness is no magic bullet,” he said. “But the evidence is clear and compelling that it changes your chances of getting disease or dying young.”

 

21. The word “compelling” (Paragraph 1) means “_______”.

   A. direct

   B. convincing

   C. adequate

   D. conclusive

22. According to Paragraph 2, Ed Diener       .

   A. studied the health conditions of the subjects   B. conducted experimental human trials

   C. made long-term studies of human subjects     D. review other researchers’ studies

23. According to the studies on university students and Catholic nuns, who are more likely to live longer?

   A. Well-educated people.

   B. Optimistic people.

   C. Open-minded people.

   D. Religious people.

24. What is NOT mentioned as relevant to a shorter life?

   A. Depression and anxiety.

   B. Lack of enjoyment.

   C. Constant lack of sleep.

   D. Stress and pessimism.

25. By saying that “Happiness is no magic bullet” (Paragraph 7), Diener means that happiness          .

   A. is not ever lasting                       B. is not easy to obtain

   C. is not a good treatment of diseases          D. is not a guarantee of health and long life

 

Passage Three

 

    Cold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word “cold”. For centuries the body’s blood has been linked closely with emotions. People who show no human emotions or feelings, for example, are said to be cold blooded.

    Cold-blooded people act in cruel ways. They may do brutal things to others and not by accident. For example, a newspaper says the police are searching for a cold-blooded killer. The killer murdered someone not in self-defense or because he was reacting to anger or fear. He seemed to kill for no reason and with no emotion as if taking someone’s life meant nothing.

    Cold can affect other parts of the body, the feet, for example. Heavy socks can warm your feet if your feet are really cold. But there is an expression “to get cold feet” that has nothing to do with cold or your feet. The expression means being afraid to do something you have decided to do. For example, you agreed to be president of an organization, but then you learned that all the other officers have resigned. All the work of the organization will be your responsibility. You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation.

    A cold fish is not a fish. It is a person. But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional and shows no love or warmth. A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone else. Someone who is a cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone else. Someone who is a cold fish could be cold hearted. Now a cold-hearted person is someone who has no sympathy. Several popular songs in recent years were about cold-hearted men or cold-hearted women who without feeling broke the hearts of their lovers.

    “Out in the cold” means not getting something that everybody else has got. A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise that he was left out in the cold and it is not a pleasant place to be in.

 

26. The focus of the passage is         .

   A. the meanings of expressions with “cold”                  

   B. the influence of cold weather on our mind and body

   C. why people are unhappy with cold weather                  

   D. how some people become cold blooded

27. A cold-blooded killer may take the life of another person        .

   A. by accident                          B. for no reason

   C. out of fear                           D. in self-defense

28. If a person “gets cold feet”, he or she may feel a little         .

    A. angry                              B. puzzled

    C. disappointed                        D. frightened

29. A cold fish is a person who _______.

    A. is indifferent to others’ sufferings

    B. tends to turn down others’ help

    C. remains cool in emergency

    D. prefers to stay all alone

30. Which of the following expressions may mean “unlucky”?

    A. Cold face.                         B. Cold feet.

    C. Cold heart.                        D. Out in the cold.

 

Passage Four

 

    The New York Times has reported on a problem that many of us have but are not aware of—Internet addiction. According to reporter Tara Parker-Pope, millions of us are addicted to being online. She says this is a growing problem that is making us more forgetful and impatient. Ms Parker-Pope writes about various reports highlighting how technology is changing people. In one, she quotes cyber-psychologist Dr. Elias Aboujaode who says: “More and more, life is resembling the chat room.” He said we are living in “virtual lifestyles”, which is negatively affecting our real-life relationships. Nicki Dowling, a clinical psychologist from Melbourne University in Australia, concluded in a recent study that ten per cent of young people had what she called “Internet dependence”.

    Tara Parker-Pope quizzed experts in this field on what the signs of being overly absorbed in technology are. She came up with seven signs of “tech overload”. The first is whether you check your e-mail before doing other things. Another sign is if you always look forward to your next online visit — a sure sign of dependence and addiction. The third point is if you say, “just a few more minutes” when someone wants you. Parker-Pope found one’s communication with others also says a lot about how important the Internet is compared with family and friends; do you lie about how much time you spend online or choose to surf the Internet instead of going out with others? Other indicators include the “online lift” that stops you being unhappy, and others’ complaints about you always being online.

 

31. Which of the following can be the title of this passage?

   A. Internet Addiction

   B. Virtual Lifestyles

   C. Indicators of Net Dependence

   D. Importance of the Internet

32. According to Tara Parker-Pope, millions of people        .

   A. have realized the problem of Internet addiction

   B. cannot get rid of their habit of staying online

   C. have become more patient and careful online

   D. welcome the changes brought about by technology

33. What does Dr. Elias Aboujaode think of the virtual lifestyles that we are living in?

   A. They make people eager to talk to each other.

   B. They make people more dependent on the Internet.

   C. They have a negative effect on real-life relationships.

   D. They get more people interested in online studies.

34. Which of the following is NOT a sign of Internet addiction?

   A. Checking e-mail before doing anything else.

   B. Expecting all the time the next online visit.

   C. Surfing the Net instead of going out with others.

   D. Arriving late for important appointments.

35. What does “tech overload” (Paragraph 2) mean in the passage?

   A. Over-absorption in the Internet.

   B. Over-dependence on e-mail.

   C. Over-interest in technology.

   D. Over-interaction with friends.

 

PART III  Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)

Directions : There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentences. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

 

36. The girl learned to like the country dances almost       other activities.

   A. so much as      B. as much as         C. as many as           D. so many as

37. The turnover capacity of the harbor has increased        this year.

   A. by two fifth       B. by two fifths        C. to two fifth        D. to two fifths

38. It won’t be long         our city can solve the problem of water pollution.

   A. after              B. before          C. since        D. when

39. All information has been        as carefully as possible to ensure that it is accurate.

   A. saved                          B. downloaded

   C. deleted                         D. checked

40. The note was to          him of something he had to explain to his students.

   A. inform        B. warn       C. remind        D. notify

41. Research opportunities         in a wide range of pure and applied mathematics.

   A. rise                         B. exist

   C. happen                      D. stand

42. It is not        for me to return all the books now because I still need some of them for my research.

   A. convenient            B. necessary    C. urgent         D. advisable

43. For travelers, the dramatic combination of old and new makes for a journey unlike _______.

   A. any other            B. each other           C. one another         D. every other

44. The manager first introduced himself to the new employees and then went on         the company regulations.

   A. with explaining       B. explaining        C. to explain         D. being explaining

45. Many of the world’s greatest novels are reported         into films in the past few years.

   A. to have been made                   B. to be made

   C. having been made                    D. having made

46. There is no point         to persuade him to take the risk of starting his own business.

   A. to try                          B. in trying

   C. of trying                        D. for trying

47. He heard someone          when he happened to be passing through the village.

   A. scream                       B. to scream

   C. screaming                     D. screamed

48. I really appreciate        to help me, but I am sure that I can manage by myself.

   A. you to offer               B. that you offer        

   C. your offering              D. you offer

49. After several rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute          .

   A. being settled     B. to be settled       C. as being settled        D. as settled

50. I wish          to be understood that what he did has nothing to do with me.

   A. it      B. that        C. this     D. there

51.       the bad weather, no shipment will arrive this week.

   A. On account of     B. By means of       C. In spite of   D. In front of

52. There is          reason to believe that we are able to solve this problem on our own.

   A. all           B. each             C. any           D. every

53. He         her as soon as he came back from his business trip.

   A. called in          B. called at          C. called on        D. called to

54. While wandering in the yard sale, I          a famous painting.

   A. came across       B. came to          C. came at          D. came for

55. There are some remote areas in the world that remain _______ by modern civilization.

A. unconcerned          B. untouched          C. unobserved         D. uncovered

56. Contrary to the prediction of the opposition, so far Mr. Modale has played largely ______ the rules.

   A. for                 B. in

   C. with                D. by

57. The intelligence department was accused of failure to ______ the troops to a possible enemy attack.

   A. instruct   B. warn    C. dictate       D. alert

58. We need someone really _______ who can organize the office and run it smoothly.

   A. cheerful      B. realistic    C. effective     D. efficient

59. Valentine’s Day (February 14^th) is the day ______ sweethearts exchange gifts or go out to dinner.

   A. in which               B. for that

   C. on which               D. by that

60. Economists estimate that prices next year will be much higher than _______ we are today.

   A. how        B. when         C. what         D. where

61. Have you got any definite plans for your future         you’ve completed your graduate studies?

   A. now that          B. but that         C. in that        D. so that

62. It was ______ that all of us were eager to express our views.

   A. so interesting topic            B. such interesting topic        

  C. such interesting a topic         D. so interesting a topic

63. People under a lot of         may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties.

   A. stress          B. exposure            C. nervousness       D. illness

64. Many social problems are obviously caused by uneven        of wealth.

   A. development          B. management        C. distribution      D. contribution

65. He should         what he’s good at, and not switch to something he knows little about.

   A. take on                         B. stick to

   C. go after                         D. live on

66. His total possessions      little more than the clothes he stood up in.

   A. amounted to        B. settled for         C. turned up        D. equaled to

67. By last month my cousin         more than two thousand stamps.

   A. had been collecting            B. has collected      

   C. would have collected           D. had collected

68. In recent years, “Internet” has become one of the _______ words.

   A. family         B. home            C. house          D. household

69. The        of older person is relatively low in developing countries, but is growing faster than in the West.

   A. statistics      B. percentage          C. ranking      D. ratio

70. Vicki never worried or hesitated about anything; she        whatever she wanted and almost always got it.

   A. went over                            B. went through

   C. went for                              D. went without

71. Millions of people in the world go hungry today, not because there isn’t enough food, but because they just have no       to the food.

   A. access         B. means          C. possibility       D. right

72. When energy is converted from one from to another, some energy is always lost as heat.

   ________, no energy conversion is 100% efficient.

A. In other terms           B. In other ways        

C. In other words           D. In other conditions

73. Fishing in the company of my father is        the most precious memory of my childhood.

   A. at times                       B. by far

   C. since then                     D. in general

74. In social dancing, the participants dance for their own pleasure rather than for        of the audience.

   A. that                             B. one

   C. those                            D. ones

75. Scientists are now looking for ways to        electricity less expensively from renewable sources.

   A. generate       B. manufacture       C. construct      D. transform

 

Part IV Cloze Test (10 points)

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passag . For each numbered blank , there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

 

Many businesses, associations, and other organizations maintain a library to   76   the special needs of their workers and members.   77__ libraries fall into the general category of special libraries.

The library of a newspaper is a special library.   78     is the library of a bank, of an advertising agency, or of a company that makes airplanes. The New York Times,  79  , maintains a special library for the use of its editors and researchers.

Special libraries     80    from tiny rooms to huge buildings. Some spend millions of dollars each year providing library services. The     81   of special libraries depend on the needs of the organization they support. In fast-developing fields, special library collections may include few books. These libraries may rely   82  on journals, electronic resources, newspaper clippings, and research or government reports.

Most special libraries    83    helping their users keep up with rapid developments in a particular field of knowledge. Many of these users are professionals    84    need up-to-date information to make important decisions.

Most special libraries have   85    information on general topics. Therefore, special librarians make extensive use of other sources of information, such as on-line databases, government agencies, research libraries, and university libraries.

76. A. stress        B. recognize        C. serve              D. consider

77. A. Some        B. Such            C. The other          D. Many other

78. A. Also         B. So              C. Likewise          D. Too

79. A. at first        B. at last           C. for example        D. for the time being

80. A. differ         B. stretch          C. extend            D. range

81. A. contents       B. texts            C. subjects          D. details

82. A. rarely         B. instead          C. still              D. readily

83. A. go through     B. inquire into      C. allow for          D. focus on

84. A. who          B. whoever         C. whose            D. which

85. A. much         B. little            C. many             D. few

 

Part V  Writing (15 points)

Directions: You are to write in no less than 120 words on the topic of “What I am proud of doing in my work OR my study”. Note: Choose only one to write about. Your writing may be based on the Chinese outline give below:

   

    我在工作/学习中值得骄傲的事情是······

    骄傲的理由是······

结论。