Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure

Directions: There are 30 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

1、 We need to buy some ______ and ______ in the supermarket.

A．potato; egg    B．potatoes; egg     C．potatoes; eggs    D．potatos; eggs

2、 He is ______ honest boy.

A．a           B．an            C．the            D．/

3、 —My pen is broken. Can I borrow ______?

—Of course, here you are.

A．mine        B．you          C．your          D．yours

4、 Guizhou is ______ the southwest of China.

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

5、 —you speak, ______ your French will be.

A．The less; the more                        B．The more; the better

C．The less; the better                        D．The more; the less

6、 Shanghai is one of ______ cities in China.

A．large             B．larger              C．largest              D．the largest

7、 It is hot outside. You can ______ your coat.

A．take away       B．take up           C．take down        D．take off

8、 —She went to Beijing for a trip last month.

—______.

A．So did I           B． So was I             C． So I did              D． So I was

9、 They will play football as soon as the rain ______.

A．stops             B．stopped             C．will stop            D．is stopping

10、 Nobody can predict whether books ______ by the Internet in the future.

A．will be replaced                          B．were replaced

C．replace                                  D．will replace

11、 —Jack, have you ever been to Guangzhou?

—Yes, I ______ there with my friends last week.

A．had gone      B．go               C．have gone         D．went

12、  All passengers ______ go through security checks before they take the high-speed train.

A．can        B．must         C．may          D．could

13、 ______ of the students in our school are boys.

A．Three fourth                          B．Threes fourth

C．Three fourths                          D．Third fourths

14、 The teacher made the girl ______ the violin for two hours.

A．practice playing                        B．to practice playing

C．practice to play                        D．to practice to play

15、 ______ interesting movie it is!

A．What          B．What an          C．What a            D．How

16、  Xiao Siyuan is a hero ______ is known to millions of Chinese people.

A．which       B．what          C．when          D．who

17、 It is about ______ walk from there to the shop.

A．ten minute     B．ten minute's      C．ten minutes'      D．ten minutes's

18、 —Do you know ______?

—Let me see. I remember it was on April 20th.

A．when did they have the exam          B．where did they have the exam

C．when they had the exam               D．where they had the exam

19、 —Dad, I have got first prize in the swimming competition.

—______, my boy.

A．My pleasure                             B．Well done

C．Good luck                                 D．That's all right

20、 The baby is sleeping now. Would you mind ______ the radio?

A．turn down                            B．to turn down

C．to turning down                       D．turning down

21、 — ______ is she?

—She is a typist.

A．Where       B．What          C．Who          D．How

22、 We can get up early ______ we can catch the first bus.

A．in order to      B．so that             C．such that          D．as to

23、 Mrs. Smith has made ______ clear that smoking is not allowed in the school.

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

24、 I hear that Tommy is going to Tokyo next month, ______?

A．do I           B．don't I           C．isn't he           D．doesn't he

25、 We apologize for the ______ arrival of the flight.

A．late         B．latter          C．later           D．lately

26、 This is the best coffee that I______.

A．have gone drunk                       B．has ever drunk

C．have ever drunk                      D．has gone drunk

27、 My mother is ______ the company which was ______ his mother.

A．in the charge of; in charge of

B．in charge of; in the charge of

C．in charge of; in charge of

D．in the charge of; in the charge of

28、______, we are going to go to the park the day after tomorrow.

A．Weather is good                          B．Weather will be good

C．Weather permits                         D．Weather permitting

29、 You had better ______ downstairs and tell the children ______ make so much noise.

A．go; don't                          B．go; not to

C．to go; not to                         D．to go; don't

30、 The meeting lasted ______ three hours.

A．since       B．for           C．after          D．from

Part Ⅱ Cloze

(每小题2分，共20分)

Directions: In this section, 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 right answer that best fits into the passage.

When I was 13, my only purpose was to become the star on our basketball team. That meant beating out Max, who was the best  31   at our school.

The basketball season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my basketball everywhere for  32  .

Just before September, Max was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from hospital. He looked very  33  , but he didn't cry.

That season, I  34   all of Max's records while he watched the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player,  35   I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Max's accident.

One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Max  36   going over a fence—which wasn't hard to climb if you had both arms. I'm sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept  37   from. But even that challenge he accepted. I helped him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally safe on the other side, he said to me, "You know, I didn't tell you this during the season, but you did  38  . Thank you for filling in for me."

His words freed me from my bad  39  . I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was still ahead of me. I was right to have  40   him. From that day on, I grew bigger and a little more real.

31、 A．coach       B．student        C．teacher        D．player

32、 A．practice     B．show         C．comfort        D．pleasure

33、 A．pale       B．calm         C．relaxed        D．ashamed

34、 A．held       B．broke         C．set          D．tried

35、 A．and        B．then         C．but          D．thus

36、 A．stuck        B．hurt           C．tired           D．lost

37、 A．praise      B．advice        C．assistance      D．apology

38、 A．fine        B．wrong         C．quickly        D．normally

39、 A．memories     B．ideas          C．attitudes        D．dreams

40、 A．challenged    B．cured          C．invited         D．admired

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension

(每小题2分，共50分)

Directions: After reading each passage, you will find five questions. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the best choice.

Task 1

Musician Wanted

Can you play the drums or the guitar? Would you like to make some money this vacation? We need two new band members for our group. Are you interested? Then come for an audition(试演) on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. , Hopewell Center Auditorium.

New T4 Music Show

We are looking for a number of people to come down and be part of our camera audience, age range 12-15, to dance and have fun. If you love music, dancing and look good, we would love to hear from you. Choice of time: 12:45 a. m. or 7:45 p. m. Call the Nokia Green Room at 556-3826.

Conversation Tutor Wanted

Can you speak English? Do you like kids? I need someone to help my daughters learn English during their vacation. It doesn't matter if your English isn't perfect, just as long as you can hold a conversation. Please call Mrs. Johansson at 555-3721. The pay is good.

Part-time Cleaning Help

Are you looking for a vacation job? Can you clean the house and cook? Then, I need you. The work is boring, but the pay is good. I need you from 2:00-5:00, Monday to Saturday. Please call Emily Martin at 393-7741.

41、 If you want to be a tutor, you can call______.

A．293-7742                                       B．555-3721

C．667-8973                                     D．556-3826

42、 People who like dancing can come at______.

A．7:45 p. m.                                     B．11:45 a. m.

C．12:15 a. m.                                      D．2:00 p. m.

43、 Ms. Martin really needs a______.

A．tutor       B．musician       C．cleaner        D．dancer

44、 Julia can______. She wants to be a band member.

A．dance                            B．speak English

C．play the violin                        D．play the guitar

45、 Who will the tutor help?______

A．Mrs. Johansson.               B．Emily.

C．Mrs. Johansson's daughters.          D．Mrs. Johansson's son.

Task 2

Computers are useful machines. They can help people a lot in their everyday life. For example, they can help people save much time, and they can help people work out many problems they can't do easily. Our country asks everyone to learn to use computers except the old people.

Today more and more families own computers. Parents buy computers for their children.

They hope computers can help them improve(提高) their studies in school. Yet many of the children use computers to play games, to watch video or to sing a song instead of studying. So many teachers and parents complain that computers can not help children to study but make them fall behind. So computers are locked by parents in the boxes.

In some other countries, even some scientists hate computers. They say computers let millions of people lose their jobs or bring them a lot of trouble.

Will computers really bring trouble to people or can they bring people happiness? It will be decided by people themselves.

46、 Why do we say the computer is a useful machine? Because ______.

A．our country asks us to learn it

B．it can help us a lot

C．we can use it to play games

D．it can help us to find jobs

47、 What do many teachers and parents complain about?______

A．Their students and children use computers to study.

B． Computers let them lose their jobs.

C．Computers make the students and children fall behind.

D．Computers bring people a lot of trouble.

48、 In this passage we know computers ______.

A．also bring us trouble

B．bring us happiness only

C．are hated by people

D．are bad for people's health

49、 What do students do with computers? Except ______.

A．playing computer games                 B．watching video

C．studying                               D．singing a song

50、 How do you understand the last sentence of this passage? I think it means ______.

A．computers are used by people

B．people can live well without computers

C．computers are strange machines

D．one must decide how to use computers

Task 3

An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

There is a strong chance of short circuits and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

During an earthquake, lie beneath(在……下面) an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases(楼梯) at all times.

If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

If trapped in debris, cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.

51、 The purpose of the passage is to tell readers ______.

A．the damage caused by earthquakes

B．the rescue work after earthquakes

C．how to prevent earthquakes

D．what to do about earthquakes

52、 The underlined word "Fragile" probably means ______.

A．easily broken                       B．easily found

C．expensive                    D．heavy

53、 When an earthquake happens, we should ______.

A．go out of the building at once

B．drive to a safe place quickly

C．take shelter under a tree

D．turn off electricity and gas immediately

54、 To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put ______.

A．in the cupboards

B．on a lower surface

C．in the bedroom

D．in a place where children can't reach them

55、 ______ can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust.

A．Talking                     B．Running

C．Sitting                     D．Shouting

Task 4

A supermarket is a self-service store. It is the important type of retail by combining self-service with low prices. An average supermarket handles (买卖) thousands of edible things including vegetables, meat, fresh fruits, canned groceries, bakery items, frozen foods and dairy products. Some also carry items such as seafood and liquor. Non-edible things in a supermarket include household cleaners, health and beauty aids, and housewares. The markets are located in shopping centers, business centers, neighborhood areas and along highways.

Self-service stores were set up in the US in the early 20th century. The American merchant Michael Cullen opened the first supermarket, which he called King Kullen in 1930, in New York City.

Supermarkets grow rapidly. Wide ownership of cars and home refrigerators and the appearance of packaged groceries contributed to the popularity (普及) of supermarkets. Moreover, the general consumer appeal of the supermarket concept—large size, self-service, variety of goods, one-stop shopping, and low prices—ensured their growth.

Today, supermarkets are operated by chains of various sizes and by independent owners. The supermarket concept is gaining increasing popularity through the world.

56、 What is not the characteristic of the supermarkets?______

A．Self-service.

B．Low prices.

C．Variety of goods.

D．Far away from the shopping center.

57、 What does the underlined word "edible" in the first paragraph mean?______

A．Fit to be eaten.                       B．Fit to be used.

C．Fit to be drunk.                        D．Fit to be sold.

58、 What does one-stop shopping mean?______

A．It means that the consumers can only stop once when they are in a supermarket.

B．It means that the consumers can buy whatever they want in a supermarket, so they needn't go to another one.

C．It means that the consumers will be stopped at the entrance of a supermarket.

D．It means that there is only one entrance to a supermarket.

59、 Who opened the first supermarket in the US?______

A．King Kullen.   B．Michael Cullen.    C．Queens.           D．New York.

60、 Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?______

A．Generally speaking, a supermarket handles thousands of items.

B．Supermarkets develop very quickly.

C．In the future, supermarkets will not be so popular as they are today.

D．That more people have cars and refrigerators makes the supermarkets more popular.

Task 5

My First Marathon(马拉松)

A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.

I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was "not athletic".

The idea that I was "not athletic" stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!

The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.

Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoelaces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!

At mile 3, I passed a sign: "GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!"

By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed on the course walking a bit and then running again.

By mile 21, I was starving!

As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a. m. or questioned my expenses on running.

I was one of the final. runners to finish. But l finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.

Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a "marathon winner".

61、 A month before the marathon the author ______.

A．wanted to give it up                      B．was well trained

C．felt scared                            D．made up his mind to run

62、  Why did the author mention the P. E. class in his 7th year?______

A．To amuse the readers with a funny story.

B．To share a good memory.

C．To show he was not talented in sports.

D．To acknowledge the support of his teacher.

63、 How was the author's first marathon?______

A．He made it.

B．He walked to the end.

C．He quit halfway.

D．He got first prize.

64、 What was the writer's feeling when he got the medal?______

A．He was upset.                        B．He was proud.

C．He was exhausted.                    D．He was sad.

65、 What does the story mainly tell us?______

A．A man owes his success to his family support.

B．One is never too old to learn.

C．Failure is the mother of success.

D．A winner is one with a great effort of will.

Part Ⅳ Translation

(每小题3分，共30分)

Directions: This part is to test your translation ability. Here are ten sentences for you to read. Please translate these sentences into Chinese or English.

66、 我们公司有必要修建一个计算机中心。

67、 请叫我汤姆就好了。

68、 谢谢你给我这么多帮助。

69、你能告诉我你从哪里来吗？

70、 请你离开教室的时候把灯关上。

71、 A small boy rode on the elephant's back.

72、 She gets bad-tempered when she's tired.

73、 This is the place where the car accident took place.

74、  Please call my mother and Lell her I am on the road to the airport.

75、  Mary gave up her job in order that she can take care of her four children.

Part Ⅵ Writing

(共20分)

76、Directions: This part is to test your writing ability. You are required to complete the article according to the following information given below.

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