[解析] M. Mike is supposed to be here at 9:00. W. He phoned me at 8:30 just before he left his home. M: But he is five minutes late now. Q: What time is it now?
2.
A.He always apologizes when he is absent.
B.He is often absent.
C.He is a polite person.
D.Many unlucky things have happened to him.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: Madam, I'm sorry I was absent yesterday. But... W: Oh, what's your excuse this time? Q: What can we know from the conversation?
3.
A.Keep the window closed.
B.Open the window.
C.Go to see a doctor.
D.Send Lucy to hospital.
A B C D
A
[解析] M: Would you mind opening the window? W: No, of course not, but Lucy has a headache. Q: What is the woman going to do for Lucy's sake?
4.
A.Give up smoking forever.
B.Read the sign carefully.
C.Open the windows.
D.Put out his cigarette.
A B C D
D
[解析] W: This room is filled with smoke. I can't even breathe. M: I'm sorry. I didn't see the sign. Q: What is the man going to do?
5.
A.Lack of food supply.
B.The vegetables are not fresh.
C.It's far away from.
D.The prices are too high.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] W: Have you been to the new supermarket? M: Yes. It's quite a long way away, but the prices are reasonable and the vegetables are quite fresh. Q: What is the disadvantage of the supermarket?
[解析] M: Good morning! W: Good morning! Can I help you? M: Yes. Are there any tickets left for the Japanese concert on the 28th, please? W: Sorry. The concert is on the 30th. M: Really? I read about in the paper today? I'm sure it said the Japanese concert is on the 28th. W: Oh, sorry. I thought you said the jazz concert. The Japanese concert is on the 28th. There are only back seats left. M: That's OK. Can I have two, please? W: Yes. How would you like to pay for these? M: Cash. Here is 60 pounds. W: Thank you! And here are your tickets. M: Thanks. What kind of ticket is tile man going to buy?
[详解] 本题为细节题。这道题比较简单,相当于送分题。但还是有部分考生会认为60英磅会不会是一张票的价钱呢,因此选择错误答案120英磅,当然,这种想法似乎有些多余了。而且那位女服务员在后面说到And here are your tickets.就排除了这种可能性。A)8英镑。原文中出现的是28th,而不是8,而28th指代的是音乐会开始的时间。B)16英镑。这个题目比较容易导致学生的误解。因为16的发音和60的发音比较相似,所以考生在做题的时候要主要分清16和60的重读。C)30英镑。原文中提到的30所指的是Japanese concert将会在30号上演,而不是指票的价格。
[解析] M:Excuse me.I need to find out where the city center is. W:Ah well,let me see…you turn left and then go straighton. M:Ah left,thank you.Err…I wonder if you could tell me whether there’s a museum somewhere in the city. W:Well,it’s further down the city center.You go across the bridge and it’s on the other side of the river. M:I see.Could you tell me a bit more about it? W:I’m not really sure.I’ve never been there myself.I think it’s quite interesting. M:Worth visiting,you think? W:Well,it’s one of the tourist attractions of the city. M.I see.Thank you very much. 9.Who do you think the man is?
听懂对话的基本内容就可以知道Speaker 1不是本地人,所以选项C为正确答案。
5.
A.It's not far from the city center.
B.It's worth visiting.
C.She knows a lot about it.
D.She has been there many times.
A B C D
B
[解析] What does the woman say about the Museum? 从Speaker2所说的内容…I m not really sure.I’ve never been there myself.I think it’s quite interesting.”即可判断出正确答案是选项B。
1. How is the traffic during the rush hour? The traffic moves very ______.
slowly
[解析] How is the traffic during the rush hour?
[解析]答案在倒数第三句At rush hour...traffic moves very slowly,因此答案为slowly。
2. What is the speed limit usually on the highways between cities in America? ______ per hour.
55 miles
[解析] Many rules govern drivers on American streets and highways. The most common ones are the speed limit. On streets in the city, the speed limit is usually 25 or 35 miles per hour. On the highways between cities, the speed limit is usually 55 miles per hour. When people drive faster than speed limit, a policeman can stop thru and gives them traffic tickets. Traffic tickets tell the drivers how much money they must pay. When drivers receive too many tickets, they probably cannot drive for a while. The rush hour is when people are going to work or going home. At rush hour there are many cars in the streets and traffic moves very slowly. Nearly all American cities have rush hours. Drivers do not get tickets very often for speeding in the rush hours because they cannot drive fast. What is the speed limit usually on the highways between cities in America?
[解析]本题要注意区分第三句中出现的市内街道的速度限制,要抓住题目中的highways between cities这一关键短语。
3. What will happen when people drive faster than speed limit? The policeman can stop them and gives them ______.
traffic tickets
[解析] What will happen when people drive faster than speed limit?
[解析]根据第五句When people drive faster than speed limit,a policeman can stop them and gives them traffic tickets.可知,答案为traffic tickets交通罚单。
4. When can't the drivers drive for a while according to the passage? When they receive ______ tickets.
too many
[解析] When can't the drivers drive for a while according to the passage?
[解析]根据第五句When people drive faster than speed limit, a policeman can stop probably cannot drive for a while当司机收到太多罚单时,他将有一段时间被禁止驾驶。题目正是对该句的同义转述。所缺部分应为too many。
5. What is the rush hour? The rush hour is when people are going to work or ______.
going home
[解析] What is the rush hour?
[解析]答案在倒数第四句The rush hour is when people are going to work or going home.高峰时间就是指人们上班或下班回家的时间。
Part Ⅱ Structure
Section A
1. We ______ our new house with new materials and fashionable paintings. A. provideB. purchaseC. equipD. install
A B C D
A
provide:v.(1)供应;供给They provide us with food.他们供给我们食物。We provided food for the hungry children.我们为饥饿的孩子们提供食物。(2)预约;规定:It is provided in the contract that the work should be accomplished within a year.契约上规定这项工作必须在一年内完成。(3)(常与for,against连用)预防,防范(4)供养;准备给予:to provide food and clothes for one's family养家活口。purchase:购买to purchase a house买一栋房子。equip:v.装备;配备:He equipped himself for a long journey.他为长途旅行准备行装。install:v.(1)装设;装置:install a heating system装暖气设备(2)安置to install oneself in an easy chair安坐于安乐椅中。
2. The second book was ______ by August 1982, but two years later, the end was still nowhere in sight.
A.completed
B.to have completed
C.to complete
D.to have been completed
A B C D
D
表示“本打算完成而实际未完成”要用“连系动词be+完成式”结构。若选A,则was completed为过去式,表示过去完成了的动作,即“第二本书已经写完”,这与后半句“该书何时结束还遥遥无期”矛盾。complete是及物动词,本题主语是the second book,所以要用被动语态。
3. ______ much of their land is poor and only ten percent of the land can be cultivated, over ninety percent of the population are agricultural workers.
A.Except that
B.Although
C.Because
D.So far as
A B C D
B
except that.后接从句,意为“除……之外”,例如:I know nothing about him except.that he lives next door.除了知道他住在隔壁,我对他一无所知。so/as far as意为“(表示程度,范围)就;尽;至于”,例如:I will help you as I so far as I can.我会尽我所能来帮助你。
4. He caught the morning train ______ arriving in the city before dark.
A.in the event of
B.in cast of
C.with a view to
D.on account of
A B C D
C
with a view to是一个表示目的的介词短语,相当于for the purpose of,故选C。in the event of和in case of是“如果发生…”或“万一……”的意思。例:In the event of his failure to show up on Mon day,we’ll have to wire him.如果他星期一不能来,我们只好打电报给他。on account of是“因为,由于”的意思。例:He drove very slowly,on account of the fog.由于有雾,他车开得很慢。
5. Because Smith failed to show UP for the job interview, he ______ the shortlist of applicants.
[解析] 考点:与将来事实相反的虚拟语气。在虚拟语气中,所假设的条件如果与将来事实相反,其结构为:主句(would/should/could/might+动词原形)+虚拟条件句(should/were to+动词原形);如果条件从句中的谓语含有助动词were/had/ should,可以省略if,把助动词置于主语之前构成倒装。因此,本题属于与将来事实相反的虚拟倒装句,be的形式用were,故选C。 [例句] Were it not for their assistance,we'd be in a very difficult position. 要没有他们帮忙,我们会处境不妙。
10. Not only ______ about the fashion of the overcoat, ______ also unsatisfied with the quality either.
A.she complained.., she was
B.did she complain.., she was
C.she complained.., was she
D.did she complain.., was she
A B C D
A
not only放置句首,主谓要倒装, but also引起的从句则不再倒装。再如:Not only did he complain about the food,but also refuse to pay for it.他不但对饭菜不满意,而且还拒绝付款。但当not only..but also...只连接两个主语时,句子不倒装。如:Not only men but also women are affected by the new law.不但男人,就连妇女和孩子都受到了新法律的影响。
Section B
1. His boss regards him as no more than a (type)______and he is not given career opportunities.
4. An (addition)______charge is made on luggage exceeding the weight allowance.
additional
[解析] 本题考查形容词作定语的用法。addition是名词,表示“加、增加的人和物”之意,在其后加上后缀-al可以 构成形容词形式additional,表示“额外的、增加的”之意。 [答题指南] addition经常和介词in一起构成介词短语in addition,表示“另外”的意思。addition之后可以接to或of,但是表示的意思有差别,请对比以下两句:①It is a worthy addition to the Cambridge Encyclopedia series. (它很值得被添加到剑桥百科全书系列中去。)②It was completely refurnished in 1987,with an addition of a fireplace.(它于1987年重新装修,增加了一个壁炉。)
5. It's an (influence) ______ decision, things will get better and better.
influential/influencing
本题测试的是词性转换。此处需要一个形容词,因此要填influence的形容词形式。
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension
Prices determine how resources are to be used. They are also the means by which products and services that are in limited supply are rationed (分配) among buyers. The price system of the United States is a complex network composed of the prices of all the products bought and sold in the economy as well as those of a myriad of (大量,许多) services, including labor, professional, transportation, and public-utility services. The interrelationships of all these prices make up the system of prices. The price of any particular product or service is linked to a broad, complicated system of prices in which everything seems to depend more or less upon everything else. If one were to ask a group of randomly selected individuals to define "price", many would reply that price is an amount of money paid by the buyer to the seller of a product or service or, in other words that price is the money values of a product or service as agreed upon in the market transaction. This definition is, of course, valid as far as it goes. For a complete under standing of a price in any particular transaction, much more than the amount of money involved must be known. Both the buyer and the seller should be familiar with not only the money a mount, but with the amount and quality of the product or service to be exchanged, the time and place at which the exchange will take place and payment will be made, the form of money to be used, the credit terms and discounts that apply to the transaction, guarantees or the product or service, delivery terms, return privileges, and other factors. In other words, both buyer and seller should be fully aware of all the factors that comprise the total "package" being ex changed for the asked for amount of money in order that they may evaluate a given price.
1. Which of the following statements about prices is FALSE according to the passage?
A.Prices affect the use of resources.
B.Prices are ways to assign resources in a proper way.
C.The prices of all products constitute the price system of U. S.
D.The prices of different products depend on each other.
A B C D
C
2. When it comes to "prices", most people have in mind ______first.
A.a sum of money
B.a number of products
C.the form of money to be used
D.the quality of service
A B C D
A
3. "Price" involves the following factors EXCEPT ______according to the passage.
A.the time when a transition is made
B.the place when a transition is made
C.the guarantees involved in the transition
D.the credits a person earns in college
A B C D
D
4. The word "discount" (Line 6, Para. 2) is closest in meaning to______
A.discovery
B.account
C.reduction in prices
D.increase in prices
A B C D
C
5. Who are the most intended readers of the passage?
Whether this will be your first or your thousandth business trip, you should be conscious of conduct that is considered proper during your absence from the office. As a representative of your company, you need to know how to behave appropriately on a business trip. Steps: 1. Pack all essential items in a carry-on bag to avoid being ill-prepared for business if the airline loses your luggage. Showing up for a trade show or a meeting with a client dressed in yesterday's clothes will not make a positive impression. 2. Dress professionally during the entire trip. Your attire(服装) should reflect the fact that you are on a business trip, whether you are on a plane, on a golf course or in a conference room. 3. Be prepared and be on time. You may normally arrive at the office at 13:10 every morning and not speak until after your first cup of coffee, but clients will not be 10 minutes late for an important meeting. 4. Use proper business language. Even though some business trips may include more casual situations, such as lunch, dinner or even golf, keep in mind that you are still representing your company, and like the old saying goes, "Loose lips sink ships." 5. Save all receipts from your trip so you can easily determine your expenses when you return. 6. Conduct yourself with grace and decorum(礼貌得体) at all times. If you are uncertain about these terms, consider buying a book on business etiquette(礼节) for some light reading while on the plane.
1. We should dress ______ during the entire trip.
A.professionally
B.lovely
C.casually
D.formally
A B C D
A
Step 2中第一句说到在整个行程中都应该穿正装。
2. According to Step 3, we should be prepared and ______.
A.polite
B.punctual
C.keep time
D.knowledgeable
A B C D
B
Step 3说到要准备好,准时到。
3. What should we do even though some business trips may include more casual situations?
A.Use proper casual language.
B.Brash up on table manners.
C.Save all receipts.
D.Represent your company.
A B C D
D
Step 4中提到要记住你是代表公司的。
4. Save all receipts in order to ______ when you return.
A.collect them
B.hand them in
C.determine your expenses
D.count them
A B C D
C
Step 5要求要保管好各类收据以便回来后算清账目。
5. What can you buy while on the plane if you are uncertain about the rules?
A.Some drink.
B.Some cakes.
C.A book on business etiquette.
D.A book on the terms.
A B C D
C
Step 6建议如果对这些规则不清楚的话,可以买一本商务礼仪方面的书阅读。
Cultural Tips in China Upon the initial greeting of meeting someone for the first time, short handshakes are usual on first meeting followed by the Chinese greeting of “ni hao?” which translates to "How are you?" Rather than try to remember the full, two-or-three syllable Chinese name, listen for the first one (the family name). At a formal meal or banquet, you will be expected to at least sample every dish. You are not obliged to eat all of the meal given. However, if you finish a dish, chances are you will be given a refill. At meals and receptions, the host will give a toast. Often a choice of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, will be offered. Beware the Chinese toast "gan bei", which, roughly, means "bottoms up", especially if you are drinking "mao tais" (a traditional Chinese drink). Chinese in Beijing and other big cities have become accustomed to foreigners, but if you get off the beaten track in the city or elsewhere, you will be bound to attract attention. It is only curiosity, and you will generally find people helpful. However, if something doesn't quite happen as you imagined, you should stay calm and polite. As a rule, complaining or shouting only results in mutual loss of face and a deterioration of the situation. China is a conservative society. Unless you want to attract attention, dress conservatively. However, it is not necessary to dress formally, except for business meetings and receptions. Cultural Tips in China Meeting people: 1 are usual on first meeting followed by the Chinese greeting. Mealtime: At a formal meal or banquet, a guest will be expected to at least 47 Beware the Chinese toast "gan bei" that roughly means 2 In the street: If something doesn't quite happen as you imagined, you should stay 3 Dress conservatively but it is not necessary to 4
1.
Short handshakes
2.
sample every dish
3.
“bottoms up”
4.
calm andpolite
5.
dress formally
[解析] 说明文 [解题技巧] 先总述后举例细节,每段的中心句一般在开头,随后则是细节部分。
A -- order page B -- assurance service C -- returns on investment D -- electronic billing E -- data entry F -- vendor G -- information protection H -- reseller I -- settlement of exchange J -- web-based marketing K -- consumer confidence L -- electronic commerce M -- Internet Explorer N -- telephone sales O -- transaction integrity P -- information technology
1. ______信息保护 ______担保服务
G,B
2. ______交易完整性 ______卖方
O,F
3. ______转售商 ______因特网浏览器
H,M
4. ______网上销售 ______数据输入
J,E
5. ______订单页 ______消费者的信任
A,K
A Job Wanted Ad CASTLE HOTEL Assistant Manager We are looking for an enthusiastic person to assist in the expansion of the hotel. The successful applicant(申请人) will have experience of overall hotel work and at least one year's experience as an Assistant Manager. Applicants need a good knowledge of English and possibly two other languages. Good salary, bonus (奖金), good holidays and excellent prospects for promotion within the group. Apply in confidence with a full resume and a recent photograph to: Mr Gerry Bateman, Castle Hotel, Green Street, Barton BR7 7QT An Application Letter 136 Brownless Road Catford, PIA 2EB August 19,2000 Dear Mr. Bateman, I saw your advertisement for an Assistant Manager in this week's issue of The Hotelier and I should like to apply for the position. I am enclosing my resume and a recent photograph. As you see I have been Assistant Manager at the Granada Hotel in Madrid for a year and I would very much like to have experience of hotel work in England. I am at present on holiday in England and staying with friends at the above address. I shall be returning to Spain at the end of the month. Yours sincerely Maria Sanchez
1. Where did the applicant find the advertisement? In ______of The Hotelier.
this week's issue。
从信的第一句话可以找到答案。
2. What other experience should the applicants have besides being an Assistant Manager? They should have experience of______.
overall hotel work。
在广告的第三行可以找到答案。
3. What are the applicants required to send to Mr. Gerry Bateman? A full resume and______.
a reecent photo。
在广告的第七行可以找到答案。
4. What is Maria Sanchez's present job? She is______.
an assistant manager。
在求职信的第三段可以找到答案。
5. What is Maria Sanchez doing in England now? She is ______.
on holiday。
在求职信的最后一段可以找到答案。
Part Ⅳ Translation
1. Cutting up dead animals to find out about their organs and how these functioned was thought a disgusting thing to do,and to cut up a human body,even though dead,was thought to be evil.
[解析] 本题的解题关键在于理解本题是由and连接的两个并列句。第一个句子是动名词短语Cutting up dead animals...how these functioned作主语;在这个主语中包含一个目的状语find out about their organs and how these functioned;在这个目的状语中how these functioned作find out about的宾语,其中these指代前面的名词organs。第二个句子是to cut up a human body作主语。另外,还要注意cut up 有“切碎”的意思,但此处按照语境来翻译成“解剖”要更好一些。因此A和B不妥;D项后半部分的翻译也是错误的,存在增译现象(通过解剖动物尸体来学习如何解剖人体)。
2. Perhaps you have life insurance from your company that will pay off.
A.也许你的公司将会为你一次付清购买人寿保险的费用。
B.也许你的公司会把工资付清给你的,这样你就有钱买人寿保险。
C.也许你已经通过公司购买了将来会获得赔付的人寿保险。
D.也许你的公司给你购买了人寿保险,将来会获得赔付。
A B C D
D
[解析] 注意定语从句that will pay off修饰的是life insurance,pay off意为“赢利”。
3. The Success of this car shows the importance of good design in helping to sell the Droduct.
A.这种汽车的优点在于它精良的设计对于打开销路十分重要。
B.这种汽车的畅销表明精美的图案对于打开销路的重要性。
C.这种汽车的成功之处表明图案对于打开销路功不可没。
D.这种汽车的畅销表明精良的设计对于打开销路的重要性。
A B C D
D
[解析] the success of this car意译为“这种车的畅销”;good design指“精良的设计”。
4. Local media say that across the country bears are moving about the forests 4t a time when they normally sleep and would not be seen for another three months.
[解析] 本题的关键在于对that引导的宾语从句中moving about the forests的理解,以及when引导的定语人句的理解。moving about the forests应该翻译为“在森林里游荡”,结合句意,sleep不是一般意义上的睡觉,而是冬眠,would not be seen for another three months的意义是“再过三个月才能看到它们的踪影。”
5. Though even these buildings are occasionally threatened, their reputation does protect them to some extent.
A.虽然这些建筑不断地受到威胁,但它们的名气多少能保护它们。
B.虽然这些建筑有时会受到威胁,但在某些方面它们的名气能保护它们。
C.虽然这些建筑有时会受到威胁,但它们的名气多少能保护它们。
D.虽然这些建筑不断的被威胁,但在某些方面它们的名誉能保护它们。
A B C D
C
[解析] 虽然这些建筑有时会受到威胁,但它们的名气多少能保护它们。要点为:occasionally是“有时”的意思;be threatened属被动语态,但按照汉语习惯应译为受到威胁;to some extend指“某种程度上,多多少少”。
[参考范文] Wanted Xinhua Corporation is a famous manufacturer of garments in Shanghai. In order to develop its business in other provinces and cities all over the country, we are hunting for several sales representatives throughout the whole country. Qualifications: ● The age is between 21 and 35 ● At least one year's experience in sales ● Have a good communication ability and teamwork spirit ● Be able to endure high work pressure Whoever is employed will enjoy a sound salary and a wide space for self-development. Contact person: Miss Li Tel: 62513345 Address: No. 186 Changjiang Street