A: Spot Dictation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. In America there are no nobles or men of letters, and the common folk mistrust the wealthy. Consequently, 1 form the highest political class, and the most cultivated circle of society. They have therefore 2 by innovation, which adds a conservative interest to their natural taste for 3 . If I were asked where I place the American aristocracy, I should reply 4 that it is not composed of the rich, who are united together by 5 , but that it occupies the judicial bench and the bar. When I started researching this topic, I found an interesting 6 Legal Reform Now. As the name suggests, this web site is devoted to 7 , and it is definitely concerned about the dominance of lawyers in 8 . There I read an article by a 9 from the University of Wisconsin. One observation the UW article 10 is that the legal profession is the dominant profession of the people 11 to public office. For example, about half our representatives and 12 of our senators are lawyers. No other profession 13 having the same number of people in political office. Effectively, lawyers form our nation's 14 organized political constituency in America. Lawyers 15 and lawyers interpret our laws. When judges are appointed, the American Bar Association is the only 16 that is consulted to rate the fitness of potential judicial appointees. Our nation has been in existence for 17 and lawyers have been this nation's aristocracy since its 18 . Our system works, but do we really want to have a single profession 19 our nation. Specifically, do we want to have the legal profession in charge? 20 , that is something to think about.
[解析] 1-20 In America there are no nobles or men of letters, and the common folk mistrust the wealthy. Consequently, lawyers form the highest political class, and the most cultivated circle of society. They have therefore nothing to gain by innovation, which adds a conservative interest to their natural taste for public order. If I were asked where I place the American aristocracy, I should reply without hesitation that it is not composed of the rich, who are united together by no common tie, but that it occupies the judicial bench and the bar. When I started researching this topic, I found an interesting web site Legal Reform Now. As the name suggests, this web site is devoted to legal reform, and it is definitely concerned about the dominance of lawyers in American government. There I read an article by a political science professor from the University of Wisconsin. One observation the UW article confirms is that the legal profession is the dominant profession of the people we elect to public office. For example, about half our representatives and two thirds of our senators are lawyers. No other profession comes close to having the same number of people in political office? Effectively, lawyers form our nation's most powerful organized political constituency in America. Lawyers make our laws and lawyers interpret our laws. When judges are appointed, the American Bar Association is the only professional organization that is consulted to rate the fitness of potential judicial appointees. Our nation has been in existence for over 200 years, and lawyers have been this nation's aristocracy since its formation. Our system works, but do we really want to have a single profession in charge of our nation. Specifically, do we want to have the legal profession in charge? Next time you vote, that is something to think about.
2.
nothing to gain
3.
public order
4.
without hesitation
5.
no common tie
6.
web site
7.
legal reform
8.
American government
9.
political science professor
10.
confirms
11.
we elect
12.
two thirds/2/3
13.
comes close to
14.
most powerful
15.
make our laws
16.
professional organization
17.
over 200 years
18.
formation
19.
in charge of
20.
Next time you vote
B: Listening Comprehension
Ⅰ. Statements Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
A.The chairman asked the board to prepare an outline for the development plan.
B.The chairman agreed in general with the development plan proposed by the board.
C.The chairman described what the company would do in the years to come.
D.The chairman decided to contend against the company's development strategy.
A B C D
C
[解析] At the annual general meeting, the board chairman of the company outlined the development strategy for the next five years.
2.
A.Someone from the maintenance office will fix the faucet.
B.Tom will phone the maintenance office for you.
C.I will get up early and have the faucet repaired for you.
D.I will ask Tom to repair the faucet in the washroom.
A B C D
D
[解析] You needn't notify the maintenance office about the fixing of the faucet in the washroom. I can get Tom to take care of it. He's really handy.
3.
A.The auditor doubted if the figures were accurate.
B.The auditor asked the accountant a couple of questions.
C.The auditor promised to help the accountant with the figures.
D.The auditor called the accountant about the accuracy of the figures.
A B C D
A
[解析] Although the accountant promised to help by all he could, the auditor called into question the accuracy of the figures in the books.
4.
A.A careful check has revealed that your products are not of good qualities.
B.More office workers are needed in reviewing the applicants' qualifications.
C.We regret to inform you that your job application has been turned down.
D.We are sorry that we didn't check your qualifications while you were in the office.
A B C D
C
[解析] We have carefully checked your qualifications and decided that we need someone with more office experience. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
5.
A.Experts in the medical field have doubled in the past five years.
B.Both health food and medical authorities have recommended Vitamin E.
C.The health food experts are not authorized to comment on Vitamin E.
D.The selling of Vitamin E must be approved by the leading medical authorities.
A B C D
B
[解析] The sales of Vitamin E, helped by the testimony of health food experts and a number of leading medical authorities, have doubled in the past five years.
A.Now American men can live five years longer than expected,
B.An ordinary American woman lives a happier life.
C.In America, there are more females than males.
D.In America, women live longer than men.
A B C D
D
[解析] An average American male is expected to live 75.4 years, while the life expectancy of a female can be 80.4 years.
7.
A.With the expansion of urbanization, many people now choose to live in the city.
B.With private cars becoming increasingly popular, there is less green in cities.
C.There is good reason that a person in an urban area should not buy a car.
D.There is the answer to the question of why it is worthwhile living in a large city.
A B C D
C
[解析] For many people in large cities, the reasons against owning a private car outweigh the reasons for owning one. Therefore, the answer is negative.
8.
A.I don't think we should apply the basic principles of trade.
B.There will be a turning point for our company if we observe the basic principles.
C.Many companies are hit by the economic crisis, and our company is no exception.
D.Little do we realize that our company has been affected by the current economic crisis.
A B C D
C
[解析] To believe that our company can be little affected or even immune to the current economic crisis is to ignore the most basic principles of trade and commerce.
9.
A.She can save up to $600 a month for her studies.
B.She spends approximately $800 each month.
C.She is not content with her parents for the allowance.
D.She can not make both ends meet while at college.
A B C D
B
[解析] At college Betty receives a monthly allowance of $650 from home. She also earns $350 a month in her part-time job. And she spends about 80% of her income for daily expenses.
10.
A.The promotions and higher salaries bring increased responsibilities.
B.There are more opportunities to be promoted in government agencies.
C.Businesses and organizations are reluctant to promote their employees.
D.Once a higher position becomes vacant, more responses from the public will be heard.
A B C D
A
[解析] Some businesses, organizations, and government agencies provide employees with the opportunities to progress to higher positions with higher salaries. The higher position an individual occupies, the more responsibilities it brings.
Ⅱ. Talks and Conversations Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Questions 11～14
[解析] 11-14 W: Good morning. Mr. Papworth Smith's Surgery. M: Hullo, this is William Brown speaking. W: Yes? What can I do for you? M: I had an appointment with Mr. Papworth Smith at 10:00 this morning. The name is William Brown. And the registration number is 12. W: Well, I have found your case history, and the registration. You have a broken tooth that needs to be taken care of, right? M: Yes, but I'm sorry, my car broke down on the way, and the guy in the garage said it wouldn't be ready until about two in the afternoon. And there's no way I can find a taxi or a lift. I'm calling from the garage. W: You mean you couldn't keep the appointment? M: I'm afraid not. Can I still see Mr. Smith some other time? W: Of course, but you need to make another appointment. M: When? I hope it is today or tomorrow. That broken tooth of mine is really killing me; I can't eat or sleep properly. W: I see. Well, what about tomorrow at nine? M: Oh, that's fine. Thank you very much. 11. Why was the man telephoning?
2.
A.He is a company manager.
B.He is a repairman.
C.He is a taxi driver.
D.He is a dentist.
A B C D
D
[解析] What is Mr. Papworth Smith?
3.
A.At 9 o'clock.
B.At 10 o'clock.
C.At 12 o'clock.
D.At two in the afternoon.
A B C D
B
[解析] At what time was the man's appointment that day?
4.
A.He had to call a taxi company.
B.He had to eat and sleep in his office.
C.He had to come some other time.
D.He had to report the murder case.
A B C D
C
[解析] Which of the following is TRUE about the man?
A.A tour whose price includes tickets, meals and accommodation.
B.A travel arrangement that takes people to more than one place.
C.A trip that covers a distance of more than 50 miles.
D.A tourist group that consists of at least 80 people.
A B C D
A
[解析] 15-18 According to the United Nations, a tourist is someone who travels at least 50 miles, or 80 kilometers, for recreation. In the United States, people love to take trips. They spend more on vacation than anyone else in the world. Many of them take package tours. However, the first vacation package was attributed to an Englishman named Thomas Cook. In 1841, he took 500 travelers to a nearby town. The price of the tour included a train ticket and a meal along the way. In 1845, Thomas Cook sold the first vacation package tour to Europe, and 1866, his company was organizing trips to the US. Today, tourism is a big business. And the tourist industry is crucial to many countries' economy. It is estimated that eight percent of jobs in the world—that's more than 200 million people-depend on tourism. Some local governments, like the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, are almost totally dependent on visitors. About 95% of the islands' income comes from tourism. For other places in the world, tourism is ever growing. It is estimated that, by the year 2015, people worldwide will spend some US$ 5000 billion for vacation abroad. Regions in Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East and Africa will see the greatest growth. 15. What is a package tour?
6.
A.An American.
B.An Englishman.
C.An Asian official.
D.A travel agent in the Caribbean.
A B C D
B
[解析] According to the talk, who first introduced the package tour?
7.
A.It has a population of two million people.
B.Its tourist industry accounts for 8% of its GDP.
C.Most of its residents are of British origin.
D.Most of its income comes from tourism.
A B C D
D
[解析] Which of the following is TRUE about the British Virgin Islands?
8.
A.Some US $50 million.
B.About US $500 million.
C.Some US $500 billion.
D.About US $5000 billion.
A B C D
D
[解析] How much will be spent by people worldwide on vacationing abroad by the year 2015?
[解析] 19-22 W: When are you going to finish that book on American History? M: Oh, I should get through it sometime this weekend I guess. Anyway, it was only a week since I borrowed that book from you. W: Well, if you finish it tonight, I can take it back to the library tomorrow on my way home from work. M: What's the hurry? Don't you have anything else to read? W: I won't have anything if I don't get to the library tomorrow. M: You read too much. W: I'd rather read than watch television. The TV programs seem to be getting worse all the time. M: Well. I don't think I can read that fast, but I do enjoy reading, especially novels and biographies or the like. W: What do you think about joining a book club? If we join one, we can keep up with all the latest bestsellers. M: That's sort of expensive, isn't it? W: It isn't any more expensive than going to a movie, the way admission prices have gone up. And the new movies don't seem to be much better than TV. M: How does the book club work? W: With the Internet, it's much easier and faster than it used to be. Once you have gone through the registration online, a catalogue of books will be sent to you every month, and you can choose as many books from it as you want. M: What do you do if you don't like any of the books? W: You have to take four each year, that's all. M: What happens if you decide you don't want a book that they do send you? W: You can return it. M: And what about the prices? W: The books are cheaper than they are in bookstores even with the mailing costs added in. M: Well, go ahead; join a book club if you want to. 19. What has the man been reading recently?
10.
A.She reads a lot.
B.She is a student.
C.She has to work this weekend.
D.She does not like the man.
A B C D
A
[解析] Which of the following is TRUE about the woman?
11.
A.Write about himself.
B.Join a book club.
C.Read books online.
D.Register with the library.
A B C D
B
[解析] What does the woman recommend the man to do?
12.
A.Return the book the next day.
B.Read the catalogue every month.
C.Purchase a few books each year.
D.Help the woman join a book club.
A B C D
C
[解析] What is the man supposed to do if he has registered online?
C.A woman tends to take the initial step to talk with a man.
D.A woman tends to improve the first impression she makes.
A B C D
A
[解析] 23-26 Do you want to improve the first impression you make? Do you want people to consider you as capable as a man working in the same field? As a woman, you have to pay more attention to the impression you're making because you have to overcome the initial stereotype that pops up in the other person's mind, "Oh, it's a woman. " Here are a few tips. If you're entering a room with others, try to walk in first. This makes a powerful impression on the people already in the room. If you' re on your own walking into a room full of people, stand to the side and quickly survey the room to plan where you'll go. Suppose then you see a group of higher-ups, you'd better take this opportunity to walk over and ask them a question related to business. If that is something out of your comfort zone, you can approach the group and stand a little outside of their circle and smile, wait for a lull in the conversation, and I bet someone will say hello. Then, you need to know about the handshake. As a woman, you can't get away with the advice given to men for a powerful handshake. That's the one where he puts his hand out palm down and dominates the shake. My advice is for you to be the first one to put your right hand out, thumb facing up. It's important to be the first because that's powerful, but more importantly, because men often don't know if you'll be okay with a handshake. Let him know you are. Also, face him directly—not at an angle, which looks tentative and unsure. Grip his hand firmly and fully—not any of this fingertip stuff. Smile, look in his eyes, and say something. 23. What is the initial stereotype mentioned in the talk?
14.
A.Step to the side to let other people pass.
B.Try to walk in alone.
C.Go into the room ahead of others.
D.Hold her head high to show confidence.
A B C D
C
[解析] According to the speaker's advice, what should a woman do if she is entering a meeting room with other people?
15.
A.Give a smile to each man in the group.
B.Approach the man in the middle and greet him.
C.Stretch out to shake hands with them.
D.Walk over to strike a conversation.
A B C D
D
[解析] What is a woman advised to do if she meets with a group of high-ranking individuals in a room?
16.
A.Face to face.
B.Any of the fingertip stuff
C.Smiling.
D.Saying something.
A B C D
B
[解析] What should be avoided in a handshake, according to the speaker?
[解析] 27-30 W: Recently, I read a report about the higher education in Britain. It says that only about 10 per cent of our students leave university without getting a degree. M: That may he true. For me, I am not worried about failing, but I am very anxious to get a good degree. My aim is to get a first-class honours degree in chemistry at Cambridge, since I have planned to take up a scientific post in industry. W: My criterion for choosing a good university is whether it has progressive ideas on education as well as its broader and more varied courses. M: It wouldn't work. There'd he too many different opinions. Some professors and lecturers are more interested in their own research than in helping students in their studies. W: Well, there must be some brilliant scholars in the university such as yours. M: Yes. I still go to classes as well as to lectures, but the most important person in my academic life is my tutor who, in Cambridge, is called a supervisor. I enjoy my weekly tutorials. My supervisor is an approachable man and is always ready to talk to me about anything connected with my studies. W: Haven't other universities now introduced some form of tutorial supervision like that at Oxford and Cambridge? M: Yes. In fact, to be honest, there are universities which offer better courses and give better teaching in some subjects than either Oxford or Cambridge. I think that an Oxbridge degree still counts more with some employers than a degree from other universities, but most of them are now more concerned with the kind of degree than where it comes from. W: Anyway, at our universities, the personal supervision and friendly relations with the teaching staff are especially good. The lecturer-student ratio is quite reasonable. M: I'm not so sure, but at least we're not overcrowded. I've heard that in some foreign universities lecture halls are packed so full that students have nowhere to sit. 27. What are the man and the woman in the conversation?
18.
A.It has a tutorial supervision system.
B.It has progressive ideas on education.
C.Its professors are more interested in research.
D.Its staff maintain a good relation with the students.
A B C D
B
[解析] What is the woman's criterion for choosing a good university?
19.
A.The course designer.
B.The chemistry professor.
C.The supervisor.
D.The president.
A B C D
C
[解析] Who is the most important person in the man's academic life?
20.
A.Their lecturer-student ratio is not reasonable.
B.Their staff is not interested in helping students.
C.Their lecture halls are not well equipped.
D.Their degrees are not accepted by employers.
A B C D
A
[解析] Why is the man complaining about some foreign universities?
C: Listening Translation
Ⅰ. Sentence Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLYONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
[解析] Sydney is a very modern city, but it also has many places of historical interest. In the downtown district, you can still see some old houses that were ever built here.
[解析] For me, a car is a comfortable way to travel, especially in the wintertime. If I took a bus or train, I might have to stand in the rain or in the snow.
[解析] If you work in the United States, you'd better find out about the local sports teams. Thus, you can participate in the almost inevitable discussions about "how our team will do this year. "
4. ______
我有25年以上的编辑经验，编辑出版了300多本小说和教材。我认为自己具备担任编辑主管职位的资格。
[解析] I have more than 25 years of editing experience and have edited over 300 published novels and textbooks. I think I'm qualified for the post of editing manager.
[解析] Traditionally, men have had poorer diets, less exercise and smoked more than women. These differences in lifestyle and personal habits help explain why more men than women die of heart disease.
Ⅱ. Passage Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages only once. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. You may take notes while you are listening. Now, let us begin Passage Translation with the first passage.
[解析] Most people in Britain like drinking tea. Britons drink a quarter of all the tea grown in the world each year. They are the world's greatest tea drinkers. Many of them drink it on at least eight different occasions during the day. They drink it between meals and at meals. They drink early-morning tea in bed. Some morning tea drinkers have automatic tea-making machines connected to their alarm clocks. They also drink afternoon tea in their sitting-room or in their gardens.
[解析] Pollution in today's world can be in various kinds. Factories pour their wastes into our air and into our rivers and lakes. Noisy trucks and trains pollute in a different way. They may keep us awake at night and even make it hard to think in peace and quiet during the day. Moreover, ugliness surrounds us. There are too few trees, too little grass, and too much concrete. The answer, I think, is scientific planning. There must be controlled and sustainable development within our cities and the primary consideration must be the quality of people's lives.
SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLS Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A) , (B) , (C) or (D) , to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Questions 1～5 I heard my train approaching. I ran up a two-story escalator and hopped on my train. I was relieved to make it onto my train, but my relief was short-lived-While catching my breath, I heard the announcement that the train would be stopped because of an accident. This was the same announcement I had heard just a week before. The number of train accidents is increasing in Japan, and it is thought that one-third of the accidents result from suicide attempts. Japan's suicide rate is one of the highest in the world. More than 30,000 Japanese people take their lives every year, even though Japan is one of the richest and the most advanced countries in the world today. Allow me to describe some factors of the sickly Japanese situation and to list some silver bullets which might cure the illness. To find the causes of today's Japanese social problems, I looked back at history and realized that the way Japan dealt with the aftermath of World War Ⅱ might have directly affected what Japanese society is today. No other country except Japan could become a world leader just 20 to 30 years after losing a major war and achieve one of the world's highest GNPs. It would have been impossible without Japanese diligence. While I am amazed at Japan's development, I suspect that Japan also lost something important during the postwar boom era. Japan is the only country that has suffered from the damage inflicted by atomic bombs. However, the nuclear attack is just a half-century-old story for most people now. It seems that Japan moved too swiftly to put this pain behind us in order to grab immediate profits in business. While Japanese society has prospered, it has focused only on short-term gain. Therefore, it has neglected the dignity of human life. Japanese seek material affluence and convenience, but in chasing these things, we have left behind richness of the mind and the heart. As a result of this, people in Japan have no dreams and hope. Our society has become a cold and lonely place, which lacks life and spirit. How should Japanese society overcome its unhealthy situation? When one does not do what one should do, he or she cannot come alive. It seems that Japan is in exactly the same situation. To make our society vigorous, Japan should carry out its duties and responsibilities. For example, it is the duty of Japan to proclaim the importance of world peace. It is the responsibility of Japan to share with the entire world the technology it has developed which might help prevent global warming. To have a true happy life, each of the people in Japan should rethink the value of life and the importance of caring for each other. These things have been neglected because Japanese have been overzealous in their quest for money and material wealth. Only when Japanese people understand what true happiness is will Japanese society grasp the importance of human life.
1. What does the author want to express in the first paragraph?
A.His relief at catching the train was short-lived.
B.City people are in a mad rush to catch their trains.
C.Suicide attempts are partly responsible for train accidents.
D.Train accidents are increasing because of mechanical failure.
A B C D
C
2. "Silver bullets" (para. 3) could be best replaced by ______
A.effective remedies
B.powerful weapons
C.preventive medicines
D.severe punishments
A B C D
A
3. The word "this" (para. 5, underlined. should refer to ______.
A.the postwar boom era
B.the pursuit of material affluence
C.the damage inflicted by atomic bombs
D.the loss of richness of the mind and the heart
A B C D
D
4. The author mentions all of the following that Japan should do to address the current social problems EXCEPT ______.
A.fulfilling its duty to proclaim the importance of world peace
B.sharing its advanced technology with the whole world
C.slowing down its rapid development and vigorous pursuit of material wealth
D.rethinking the value of life and the importance of people caring for one another
A B C D
C
5. What can be concluded from the passage?
A.Suicide is one of the top problems to be tackled in Japan.
B.Economic development will give rise to social problems.
C.The Japanese people cannot have their cake and eat it too.
D.What the Japanese people are pursuing now is not true happiness.
A B C D
D
Questions 6～10 Lighting up a cigarette at home could bring a visit from Honduran police if a family member or even a visitor complains about secondhand smoke. A new law that took effect on Monday banning smoking in most public and private spaces doesn't actually outlaw cigarettes inside homes, but it does have a provision allowing people to file complaints about secondhand smoke in homes. Violations would bring a verbal warning on the first offense. After that could come arrest and a $311 fine—the equivalent of the monthly minimum wage in this Central American country. Even some anti-smoking advocates suspect that part of the law may not work. "It seems its intention is to educate by way of complaints, a move that I do not find very feasible," said Armando Peruga, a program manager at the World Health Organization's Tobacco-Free Initiative. He did praise Honduras for adopting a broad anti-smoking law, noting it is only the 29th nation to adopt such a law out of WHO's 193 member states. But Peruga said the clause allowing family members to call police on their smoker relatives is confusing. The clause "does not make much sense since the law clearly does not prohibit smoking at homes". The law bans smoking in most closed public or private spaces and orders smokers to stand at least 1.8 meters away from nonsmokers in any open space. The law explicitly bans smoking in schools, gas stations, nightclubs, restaurants, bars, buses, taxis, stadiums and cultural centers hut it doesn't clearly ban smoking at home. Still, one clause says that "families or individuals may complain to law enforcement authorities when smokers expose them to secondhand smoke in private places and family homes". "The law is clear and we will comply with it," said Rony Portillo, director of the Institute to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. "Authorities will intervene (at a home) when someone makes a complaint. " Some say the law will be almost impossible to enforce in a country of 8 million people with a rampant crime problem and only 12,000 police officers. "Police won't be able to enforce it because they can barely keep up with the crime wave that has been overwhelming us to be able to go after those who are smoking at home," said Jose Martinez, a 38-year-old computer engineer who has smoked for 20 years. The law also outlaws all advertising for tobacco products and requires photos of lungs affected by cancer to be placed on cigarette packs. Tobacco and cigarette companies have 60 days to comply with both requirements. In Honduras, 30 percent of the people smoke, and nine out of 10 Hondurans suffering from acute bronchitis live in homes where there is a smoker, according to Honduran health authorities.
6. When the new anti-smoking law took effect, ______.
A.people could make complaints about secondhand smoke in homes
B.smoking in most public places and family homes was banned
C.the first violation could be punished with a fine of the monthly minimum wage
D.most anti-smoking advocates dismissed the new law as infeasible
A B C D
A
7. Armando Peruga's response to the adoption of the new law in Honduras is best described as
A.suspicious
B.compromising
C.positive
D.optimistic
A B C D
C
8. Which of the following is synonymous with the word "clause" in the passage?
A.Law.
B.Provision.
C.Sentence.
D.Enforcement.
A B C D
B
9. According to the passage, why is it difficult to enforce the new law?
A.Because police have difficulty locating the offender of the new law.
B.Because the overwhelming majority of smokers defy the new law.
C.Because it is confusing and does not actually outlaw cigarettes inside homes.
D.Because the number of law enforcement officers is small in proportion to crime.
A B C D
D
10. In Honduras, people have acute bronchitis mainly because they ______.
A.dine in restaurants with smokers
B.have regular smokers in homes
C.patronize smoke-filled nightclubs
D.work long term in tobacco companies
A B C D
B
Questions 11～15 Only a few hundred people live in Yvoire, but the small village on the southern shores of Lake Geneva has a lot to offer. It even enjoys the reputation of being one of the prettiest places in all of France-thanks to its medieval buildings, the unusually scenic view of the lake and its countless flowers which in summer months decorate many of the town's houses. Yvoire is no longer a secret tip. On the contrary, many visitors who have set up their quarters nearby either in France or Switzerland, come to the town. And for many vacationers travelling southwards, Yvoire is an ideal stopping-off point. During some days of the main season the parking lots near the town center are filled up, while excursion boats bring in loads of tourists from across the lake. Now, in autumn, the atmosphere is tangibly quieter and the visitors are no longer tripping over each others' feet. For a tour around the town, one should set aside a bit of time. Many shops will be selling the usual tourist souvenirs ranging from coffee mugs to lapel pins. But there are also a number of galleries offering paintings, sculptures and all kinds of hand-made artifacts, while in other shops there are high-quality porcelain items and clothing. Those who during their stroll through the streets happen to look up Will discover the entire glory of the flowers decorating the houses. The grey of the natural stone of which the houses are built lets the riot of reds shine even more brightly. Yvoire's gastronomy scene is a modest one, but on the road along the lakeshore visitors have a number of opportunities to find top-level cuisine. Those seeking a bit of luxury will find what they are looking for in Evian-les-Bains, about a half-hour drive to the east. There, at the home of the world-famous mineral water of the same name, there is to this day the summer-residence flair of the nobility and upper classes. In Yvoire the path quickly leads down to the shore, where in a small harbour yachts are bobbing in the water and a few fishermen are defending their space against all the tourists. What is left of an erstwhile castle is quickly circled and leads to the docks for the excursion boats. It can be crowded on the boats and there really isn't that much to see. So one quickly climbs the hill back up to town for a stroll again through the narrow streets. They lead to a small, tree-lined square located in front of a pretty church, dedicated to St Pankratius and its construction dating back to the llth century. Just why precisely at the tip of the Leman Peninsula a strongly-fortified town was built back in the Middle Ages is easily explained. The location on the transit point between the larger and smaller part of Lake Geneva was an ideal one for the ruler to secure his claim to power. And so there evolved at the start of the 14th century a formidable fortification. Over the course of time the ownership and power equations would change, and a few hundred years later the town sank back into military insignificance. The historical architecture survived over time, until modern-day tourism after World War Ⅱ woke Yvoire up from its slumber and lent it new importance again.
11. According to the passage, when is Yvoire busiest with tourists?
A.In spring months.
B.In summer months.
C.In autumn months.
D.In the Christmas season.
A B C D
B
12. All of the following add beauty to the small village Yvoire EXCEPT its ______.
A.historical architecture
B.scenic view of the lake
C.gastronomy scene
D.decorating flowers
A B C D
C
13. According to the passage, Yvoire is also an attraction for visitors who ______.
A.like to go shopping
B.look for top-level cuisine
C.seek a bit of luxury
D.have an interest in art
A B C D
D
14. The word "flair" (para. 3) is closest in meaning to ______.
A.taste
B.luxury
C.resort
D.popularity
A B C D
A
15. It may be inferred from the passage that Yvoire ______.
A.was a popular tourist town for a few hundred years
B.was a strongly-fortified town against intruders
C.witnessed military conflicts for its ownership
D.boasted more than other small towns could offer
A B C D
B
Questions 16～20 Napoleon famously described the British as a nation of shopkeepers. These clays it would be equally true to describe them as a nation of shoppers. Either way, London is the UK's shopping mecca; if you can't find it here you probably can't find it at all. Some London shops are more or less tourist attractions in their own right. Few visitors come away without popping into Harrods. This famous store is a real one-off. The toilets are lab, the food hall enough to make you swoon, and if they haven't got what you want, it probably doesn't exist. No other store has such a sense of sheer, outrageous abundance. Since Absolutely Fabulous brought Edina and Patsy steaming onto our screens, Harvey Nichols ("Harvey Nicks") has become another must-see attraction. It boasts a great food hall, an extravagant perfume department and jewellery to save up for. But with all the big names from Miyake to Lauren, Hammett to Calvin Klein and a whole floor of up-to-the-minute menswear, it's fashion that Harvey Nichols does better than the rest. The selection is unrivalled and the prices high, although the sales offer some great bargains, and the store's own clothing line is reasonable. Carnahy Street still reeks of the 60s although it's had something of a revival since the "Cool Britannia" kick brought Union Jack dresses back into fashion. The last punks have long since slunk away from Chelsea's King's Rd but there are still plenty of interesting shops slotted in amid the high-street chains. Oxford St and classier Regent St come into their own in the six weeks running up to Christmas when they're festooned with lights. At other times of the year Oxford St can be a great disappointment. Selfridge's is up there with Harrods as a place to visit and the farther east you go the tackier and less interesting it becomes. Although most things can be bought in most parts of town, there are also streets with their own specialties; Tottenham Court Rd, for example, is one long electrical goods shop (watch out for rip-offs though), while Charing Cross Rd is still the place to come for offbeat books. Many tourist attractions have excellent shops selling good-quality souvenirs like mugs, pens, pencils, stationery and T-shirts, often with themes to match their content (war books and videos at the Imperial War Museum). By buying from these shops you help contribute towards the building's maintenance, especially important in the cases of those without entry charges.
16. What does the writer think of Harrods?
A.It is not worth visiting twice.
B.It is an unhappy experience shopping there.
C.It is a comprehensive department store.
D.It is a nice store except its food hall.
A B C D
C
17. The word "revival" (para. 3) means ______.
A.cooling off
B.holding sway
C.coming back
D.firing up
A B C D
C
18. According to the writer, when is the best shopping time at Oxford St?
A.All the year round.
B.November and December.
C.Only Christmas week
D.It is not mentioned.
A B C D
B
19. Where should you go if you want to buy an unconventional book?
A.Carnahy Street.
B.Chelsea' s King' s Rd.
C.The Imperial War Museum.
D.Charing Cross Rd.
A B C D
D
20. The overall purpose of the passage is ______.
A.to introduce shopping places in London
B.to describe the British as shoppers
C.to show how the British have changed from shopkeepers to shoppers
D.to indicate the British are better at doing business than other people
A B C D
A
Questions 21～25 Next month a large group of British business people are going to America on a venture which may generate export earnings for their companies' shareholders in years to come. A long list of sponsors will support the initiative, which will involve a ￡3-million media campaign and a fortnight of events and exhibitions. The ultimate goal is to persuade more Americans that British companies have something to interest them. While there have been plenty of trade initiatives in the past, the difference this time round is that considerable thinking and planning have gone into trying to work out just what it is that Americans look for in British products. Instead of exclusively promoting the major corporations, this time there is more emphasis on supporting the smaller, more unusual, niche businesses. Fresh in the memories of all those concerned is the knowledge that America has been the end of many a large and apparently successful business. For Carringtons, a retail group much respected by European customers and investors, America turned out to be a commercial disaster and the belief that they could even show some of the great American stores a retailing trick or two was hopelessly over-optimistic. Polly Brown, another very British brand that rode high for years on good profits and huge city confidence, also found that conquering America, in commercial and retailing terms, was not as easy as it had imagined. When it positioned itself in the US as a niche, luxury brand, selling shirts that were priced at $40 in the UK for $125 in the States, the strategy seemed to work. But once its management decided it should take on the middle market, this success rapidly drained away. It was a disastrous mistake and the high cost of the failed American expansion plans played a large role in its declining fortunes in the mid-nineties. Sarah Scott, managing director of Smythson, the upmarket stationer, has had to think long and hard about what it takes to succeed in America and she takes it very seriously indeed. "Many British firms are quite patronizing about the US," she says. "They think that we're so much more sophisticated than the Americans. They obviously haven't noticed Ralph Lauren, an American who has been much more skilled at tapping into an idealized Englishness that any English company. Also, many companies don't bother to study the market properly and think that because something's successful in the UK, it's bound to be successful over there. You have to look at what you can bring them that they haven't already got. On the whole, American companies are brilliant at the mass, middle market and people who've tried to take them on at this level have found it very difficult. " This time round it is just possible that changing tastes are running in Britain's favour. The enthusiasm for massive, centralized retail chains has decreased. People want things with some fort of individuality; they are fed up with the banal, middle-of-the-road taste that America does so well. They are now looking for the small, the precious, the 'real thing', and this is precisely what many of the companies participating in the initiative do best.
21. The main reason that the British business people are going to America is to ______.
A.encourage American consumers to buy their products
B.analyze how American companies attract media coverage
C.look for financial backing from American investors and banks
D.investigate how British and American companies could form partnerships
A B C D
A
22. In the writer's opinion, the proposed venture will be different from previous ones in that ______.
A.fewer British business leaders will be making the trip
B.small and specialized companies will be better represented
C.larger companies have decided they will not be participating
D.it involves research into how British companies market themselves
A B C D
B
23. The writer states that Carringtons was wrong to ______.
A.be cautious about trading in America
B.borrow money from its European investors
C.assume it was superior to American rivals
D.ignore the advice of its American managers
A B C D
C
24. According to the writer, Polly Brown's mistake occurred when it ______.
A.continued to trade despite making a loss
B.attempted to attract a different type of customer
C.tried to break into too many markets at the same time
D.expected American consumers to pay British prices
A B C D
B
25. The writer suggests that business success in America depends upon ______.
A.adopting a more American approach to marketing
B.persuading the mid-range consumer to pay for quality
C.copying the strategies of American companies
D.building a reputation as a supplier of unique goods
A B C D
D
Questions 26～30 Extract 1 Simply put, a newspaper editorial is an article that expresses an opinion. While this single sentence may not seem to do justice to defining what an editorial is, think about this brief definition. What other types of article express this defining characteristic? What other articles actively promote the expression of an opinion? Reviewers may include factual information, so their personal opinions do not totally dominate a review, and news reporters attempt to give "just the facts" about a situation. Editorials are one of the few types of articles that celebrate the expression of opinion; they are wholly centred on the opinion being presented by the writer and the debate and discussion that the opinion incites. That said, an editorial writer often attempts to the best of his or her own ability to defend the opinion that is being presented against potential counterarguments—a good editorial does not appear in a vacuum; this defence employs argument, logic, and other appeals to readers in an attempt to achieve a desired effect. The purpose of any given editorial is entirely directed by its writer. Most often, however, editorial writers seek to prove the validity of an opinion through argument, point out something that has been ignored, or simply create discussion about a topic. In sum, most editorials will inevitably involve the defence of an opinion in the hopes of advancing some goal that the writer has in mind. Extract 2 If you want to become a music journalist, there are several starting points. One is to have a good knowledge of the greats, because when you write you have to put today's music into context. It isn't enough simply to be familiar with the music of the last five years. Another way is to specialize in a particular type of music, such as folk, country or techno. And the third starting point is to be a musician. This opens doors to the magazines targeted specifically at musicians rather than a more general readership. There may be opportunities if you don't fit any of those three categories, but it's a competitive marketplace so it's important that in some way you meet the sometimes quite specific needs of the music magazines. Staff jobs do get advertised from time to time, but your best approach might be to work freelance. This way you can do non-music writing as well, if necessary, to add to your income, and equally importantly, you'll have greater creative freedom by writing for different music magazines. In general they make sure they meet their readers' very specific expectations, and so you may find writing just for one is limiting. Extract 3 This book was published before under a different title and the material has been reissued in the A Very Short Introduction... series of titles which aim to give readers a brief, colourful insight into a subject and ignite a passion for further learning and discovery. The series is an alternative to the Introducing... series of yesteryear, which briefly introduced readers to people, topics and ideas. Journalism: A Very Short Introduction suffers where the Introducing... titles excelled. Humour was used by the Introducing... series to great effect to draw the reader in and make the subject covered that much more interesting. So much rests on how a subject is taught, and being likened to a textbook, which is a real risk in the present case, would be the kiss of death for a title such as this.
26. In the first paragraph of Extract 1, the writer is ______.
A.showing how one newspaper differs from another
B.recommending a particular category of newspaper writers
C.stressing the importance of reading different opinions in an editorial
D.differentiating editorials from other types of newspaper writing
A B C D
D
27. According to the second paragraph of Extract 1, editorial writers are likely to ______.
A.explain the circumstances in which they could change their opinion
B.claim to have opinions that they do not really hold
C.take other people's opinions into account
D.summarize other writers' opinions on the same topic
A B C D
C
28. In Extract 2, what does the writer say about becoming a music journalist?
A.Opportunities are mostly limited to certain categories of people.
B.The most successful journalists find a field that few people specialize in.
C.It is easiest for someone who writes with an individual style.
D.Traditional opportunities for journalists are now uncommon.
A B C D
A
29. In the second paragraph of Extract 2, the writer says that each music magazine tends to
A.publish pieces that fit within a relatively narrow range
B.encourage writers to find out what readers expect
C.publish pieces that will develop their readers' tastes
D.encourage writers to deal with a variety of topics
A B C D
A
30. In Extract 3, the writer compares two series of books to suggest that Journalism. A Very Short Introduction is not sufficiently
A.informative for non-specialists
B.original in its content
C.academic in its style
D.entertaining for its readers
A B C D
D
SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST(1) Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
1. The relative decline of American education at the elementary-and high-school levels has long been a national embarrassment as well as a threat to the nation's future. Once upon a time, American students tested better than any other students in the world. Now, ranked against European schoolchildren, America does about as well as Poland, behind at least 10 other nations. Within the United States, the achievement gap between white students and poor and minority students stubbornly persists. For much of the last half century professional educators believed that if they could only find the right pedagogy, the right method of instruction, all would be well. Yet in recent years researchers have discovered something that may seem obvious, but for many reasons was overlooked or denied. What really makes a difference, what matters more than the class size or the textbook, the teaching method or the technology, is the quality of the teacher. Much of the ability to teach is innate-an ability to inspire young minds as well as control unruly classrooms that some people instinctively possess and some people definitely do not.
SECTION 4: TRANSLATION TEST(2) Directions: Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
More and more English-educated Chinese parents overseas are becoming increasingly aware of the importance for their children to be proficient not only in the all-important English language but also in the Chinese language. The rise of China has fully driven their awareness of the fact that becoming bilingual will not only enhance their children's employment prospects but also enable them to come into contact and be familiar with both the Oriental and Western cultures. These people have almost changed their attitude toward the Chinese language completely. Not so long ago, they proudly declared that they only knew English. Now, they are active in supporting their children to learn the Chinese language and culture. They also visit China regularly to appreciate the magnificent natural landscape in the country and get to know its rich cultural heritage.
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