Section ADirections: In this section there are fifteen sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the
ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
Section BDirections: In this section there are fifteen incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. Part Ⅳ ClozeDirections: In this part, there is a passage with twenty blanks. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark the corresponding letter on your
ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
There is virtually no limit to how one can serve community interests, from spending a few hours a week with some charitable organization to practically fulltime work for a social agency. Just as there are opportunities for voluntary service 1 (VSO) for young people before they take up full-time employment, 2 there are opportunities for overseas service for 3 technicians in developing countries. Some people, 4 those who retire early, 5 their technical and business skills in countries 6 there is a special need.
So in considering voluntary or 7 community service there are more opportunities than there 8 were when one first began work. Most voluntary organizations have only a small fulltime 9 , And depend very much on volunteers and part-timers. This means that working relationships are different from those in commercial organizations, and values may be different. 10 some ways they may seem more casual and less efficient, but one should not 11 them by commercial criteria. The people who work with them do so for different reasons and with different 12 , both personal and 13 . One should not join them 14 to arm them with professional expertise; they must be joined with commitment to the 15 , not business efficiency. Because salaries are 16 or non-existent many voluntary bodies offer modest expenses. But many retired people take part in community service for 17 , simply because they enjoy the work.
Many community activities possible 18 retirement were also possible during one's working life but they are to be undertaken 19 seriously for that. Retired people who are just looking for something different or unusual to do should not consider 20 community service. Part Ⅰ Error Detection and CorrectionDirections: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect. Then, write down the corresponding letter and, without altering the meaning of the sentence, put the correction on the
ANSWER SHEET.
Part Ⅱ TranslationDirections: Translate the following passage into English. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.1. 过去50年其实并不是发明创新的黄金时期。从1900年到1950年，改变人类生活的发明有汽车、飞机、电话、收音机、电视机—当然还有核武器和计算机。而近50年来，只有为数不多的发明。难道发明的源泉已经枯竭了吗?答案并非如此。事实上，发明的新时代刚刚开始。
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Actually the last fifty years was not the golden age of invention and innovation. From 1900 to 1950, human life was transformed by such inventions as cars, aero planes, telephones, radios and television sets, not to mention nuclear weapons and the computer of course. In the recent 50 years since only a few inventions have been made, was the wellspring of invention drying up? Not likely. Indeed, a new age of invention is just beginning.
Part Ⅲ WritingDirections: For this part, you are to write a composition of 120～150 words on the following topic:1.
The Greatest Invention in the Past Century In your composition, you should clearly state your opinion and give reasons to support your argument. Write your composition on the
ANSWER SHEET.
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The Greatest Invention in the Past Century
Of all the inventions and discoveries in the century, nothing can be more influencing than the invention of Internet. People who emphasize either the advantages or disadvantages, have to acknowledge that Internet has become the essential part of our daily work and lives.
Internet is the best information center. It is widely agreed that by using Internet, we can get access to information more easily and quickly. For example, we can read the latest news on Internet instead of buying a large piece of newspaper; we can also deal with our stock shares on the Internet sitting at home. In short, the convenience provided by the Internet helps us all.
Internet also serves as a new way of communication. It is much cheaper than a telephone call, especially a long distance call; it is much quicker than a letter.
Of course, it also has some detrimental influence. For instance, some unhealthy information is spreading and is sent to especially the teenagers. However, nothing could be perfect. It is widely believed that Internet will do us more good than harm to us as long as we use it carefully and properly.
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