Intermediate Level

Studio Classroom

Weekly Test for January 2010

Week 1: January 1-2; 4-9

 

Listening Section

 

I. Pictures 看图辨义 – 26% 每题6.5分

Listen to the questions. Then choose the best answer according to each picture.

 

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For questions number 1 and 2, please look at picture A.

(D) 1. What are these people doing?

A. They’re guiding a plane to an airport.

B. They’re taking their seats on a plane.

C. They’re flying a plane over an ocean.

D. They’re loading cargo onto a plane.

 

(B) 2. What is the man on the right probably saying?

A. Let’s put these boxes beside the bench.

B. This flight departs in about an hour.

C. Move your chair into the living room.

D. Please assist me with this interview.

 

B.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For questions number 3 and 4, please look at picture B.

(B) 3. What is true about the dog in this picture?

A. It’s doing tricks for its owner.

B. It’s enjoying a ride in a carrier.

C. It’s trying a new kind of snack.

D. It’s relaxing on its favorite bed.

 

(C) 4. What is the woman probably telling the man?

A. Please set the table for dinner now.

B. Why are you sleeping in this chair?

C. We can’t afford furniture like that.

D. Who spilled milk on my new table?

II. Best Response 最佳回应句 – 32% 每题8分

Choose the best response to each question or statement.

 

(B) 5.    Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? (1/1, 2)

A. Yes, I really enjoyed that party.

B. Yes, I decided to quit smoking.

C. Yes, I’m looking forward to it.

D. Yes, I’ll have to work anyway.

 

(C) 6.    Something is making me sneeze. (1/4, 5)

A. Will the weather improve?

B. Yes, that breeze is lovely.

C. Do you need some tissue?

D. Be confident in yourself.

 

(B) 7.    Why does Aunt Mary need to see a cardiologist? (1/4, 5)

A. Her car needs several repairs.

B. She has a minor heart problem.

C. Her house was robbed recently.

D. She lost her old driver’s license.

 

(A) 8.    Why is the boss just lounging around his office today? (1/8, 9)

A. He doesn’t have much work to do.

B. He has key meetings this morning.

C. His desk isn’t large enough for him. 

D. His job keeps him busy these days.

 

III. Short Conversations 简短会话 – 24% 每题8分

Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.

 

(C) 9. (1/1, 2)

M: What’s wrong, Sandy?

W: I’m worried about my credit card bills.

M: Are they pretty big?

W: Yes, and I only have a few dollars in my bank account. So I can’t pay them yet.

M: When will you get paid at work?

W: Next week. I hope I have enough money then.

 

Q: What is the woman mainly talking about?

A. Her current supervisor. 

B. Her shopping plans.

C. Her financial situation.

D. Her recent vacation.

 

(D) 10. (1/8, 9)

W: What was the best part of your vacation?

M: The safari on the last day of my trip. That was amazing!

W: Did you have a driver?

M: Yes, he took me all around the valley near our camp in his jeep.

W: What did you see?

M: Well, let me show you. I have the pictures right here.

 

Q: What did the man enjoy on the last day of his trip?

A. Returning to his home. B. Crossing mountains.

C. Visiting rural villages.   D. Observing animals.

(D) 11. (1/8, 9)

M: What is the focus of your research?

W: Ice floes in the Arctic.

M: Oh. I’ve heard on the news that they’re melting.

W: That’s right, at an alarming rate.

M: Will you be going back there soon to continue your research?

W: Yes, next month.

 

Q: Where will the woman probably do her research?

A. In a remote desert region.

B. On the shore of a big river.

C. In a tropical environment.

D. In a very cold environment.

 

IV. Short Talk 短文 – 18% 每题9分

Listen to the talk. Then choose the best answer to each question.

 

Sara was walking home one day when she heard something sneeze. The sound came from a box that someone had left on the sidewalk. Curious, Sara looked inside it and saw a puppy there. Sara’s initial reaction was surprise. Then she felt upset that someone had abandoned the puppy that way. Sara couldn’t resist the puppy, so she carried it home in the box. Then, after giving the puppy a bath, she took it to a veterinary clinic. A doctor there said the puppy was healthy but needed vaccinations costing NT$3,000. Sara could afford them, so she waited while the puppy got its vaccinations. By then, she had already decided to keep the puppy, regardless of the cost.

 

(A) 12. What is this story about?

A. A pet that Sara adopted.

B. Sara’s health problems.

C. How Sara saved money.

D. A trip to a busy hospital.

 

(D) 13. What did Sara have to pay for?

A. An appointment.      B. Surgery.

C. Flu medicine.    D. Shots.

 

Reading Section

 

I. Vocabulary 词汇 – 36% 每题4分

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

 

(A) 1.    Although Brittany would like to buy a new sofa, she cannot __________ one now. (1/1,2)

A. afford           B. cling

C. depress              D. point

 

(D) 2.    It is wise to weigh your options and be __________ when making important decisions.  (1/1,2)

A. organic               B. unlikely

C. initial                   D. realistic

(D) 3.    Some of the incoming freshmen are worried about how well they’ll __________ to university life. (1/4,5)

A. terrify          B. vomit

C. prevent        D. adjust

 

(D) 4.    Daniel wants to marry Rachel, but she isn’t ready to __________ to marriage yet.  (1/4,5)

A. govern         B. examine

C. sneeze         D. commit

 

(A) 5.    We need to arrive at the airport two hours before our flight __________. (1/6,7)

A. departs        B. rewards

C. suggests            D. imagines

 

(B) 6.    The __________ said the film was funny and entertaining. (1/6,7)

A. globes          B. critics

C. effects         D. safaris

 

(C) 7.    John was not able to attend Mary’s wedding because it __________ with his business trip to Japan. (1/8,9)

A. migrated             B. tolerated

C. coincided            D. twinkled

 

(B) 8.    This old tiger __________ belonged to my grandfather. (1/8,9)

A. verse                  B. pelt

C. tundra          D. bond

 

(D) 9.    Hailey thinks even a short ride in a helicopter is __________. (1/8,9)

A. long-term            B. veterinary

C. consequent        D. exhilarating

 

II. Cloze Test 综合测验 – 24% 每题4分

Read the passage and fill in each blank with the correct word or phrase.

 

On January 1, many of us will begin trying to keep our New Year’s resolutions. But unfortunately, most of us will __(10)__ on them before the month is over. Why do we bother to make these yearly promises to ourselves? And why are they so hard to __(11)__?

Each new year brings the chance to start over and make a new beginning. It seems like the perfect time to deal with some of our __(12)__ that are not very desirable.

During the holiday season, which begins with Thanksgiving, Americans usually eat too much. That could explain why the first resolution on many lists is to lose __(13)__!

Along with eating too much comes spending too much. At Christmastime, people sometimes spend more than they should. This often involves using credit cards __(14)__ cash. After the holidays, many are ready to take __(15)__ of their lives. And New Year’s feels like the ideal time to start!

(D) 10. A. put down          B. drop off

            C. check out         D. give up

 

(B) 11. A. exit                    B. keep

            C. fire                    D. herd

 

(B) 12. A. means        B. habits

            C. idioms        D. petals

 

(C) 13. A. interest              B. track

            C. weight        D. faith

 

(B) 14. A. so long as         B. instead of

            C. at any rate        D. counter to

 

(A) 15. A. control        B. income

            C. tension              D. power

 

III. Reading Comprehension 阅读理解 –25% 每题5分

Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.

 

(Based on article in magazine with new content)

 

Pet Airways has won the hearts of pet owners. It’s the first airline in the world devoted exclusively to flying pets. Some people think it’s silly for an airline to carry only pets. But Pet Airways takes its work very seriously, and pet owners appreciate that.

On ordinary airlines, pets deal with temperature extremes and air pressure changes when flying with cargo. Pet Airways takes a very different approach. It converts small passenger planes for pet travel by removing the passenger seats and overhead luggage bins. In their place, Pet Airways secures individual carriers for pets. Thus pets fly in the main cabin of every Pet Airways plane, not in a cargo hold.

The cabin is well-lit and maintained at a proper temperature. During a flight, a trained pet attendant checks the pets every fifteen minutes. The pets are not fed during flights since this, combined with the motion of the plane, could cause them to experience motion sickness. But the attendant does provide them with any necessary medication. And if a pet experiences a severe medical problem, the pilot will change course if necessary and fly to the nearest airport where the pet can receive treatment.

With one-way tickets starting at $149, Pet Airways provides a reasonably-priced option for pet travel. And pet owners have responded: The first two months of flights quickly sold out. Pet Airways is growing and plans to serve 25 U.S. cities within three years. Furthermore, the airline considers international travel a long-term aim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(D) 16. What is the main subject of this article?

A. The easiest way to book your flights.

B. Safety issues on American airplanes.

C. The growing popularity of air travel.

D. A company that transports animals.

 

(A) 17. What is the opinion of some people about the service discussed in this article?

A. They don’t consider it to be necessary.

B. They hope that it will be offered to kids.

C. They aren’t sure that it’s actually legal.

D. They want to bring it to poor countries.

 

(B) 18. According to this passage, what is true about the main cabin?

A. It’s quite dark most of the time.

B. It’s neither too hot nor too cold.

C. It’s divided into two main sections.

D. It’s supervised by female volunteers.

 

(D) 19. What does the writer imply about the ticket prices?

A. They’ve fallen fast.

B. They don’t seem fair.

C. They’ll change soon.

D. They aren’t too high.

 

(A) 20. What is the goal for this service in the future?

A. To expand overseas.

B. To offer better meals.

C. To improve training.

D. To add entertainment.

 

IV. Translation 中译英 – 15% (每格1分)

 

21. 依照经验法则，儿童应该一年看一次牙医。

(1/4, 5)

As a rule of thumb, children should see a dentist once a year.

 

22. 好莱坞新片偶尔也会被评论家赞美。(1/6, 7)

New movies from Hollywood are praised by critics on occasion.

 

23. 这些新树是长期保育计划的一部份。(1/6-9) (8分)

These new trees are part of a long-term conservation project.________________

 

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