Part Ⅰ Writing Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic The Functions of a University Education. You should write no more than 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:
1. 1. 有人认为大学教育是为就业作准备 2. 也有人持不同的意见 3. 结合自己的经历，谈谈对大学教育功能的看法 The Functions of a University Education
The Functions of a University Education It is not surprising that many people hold the opinion that university education is a preparation for their careers. To some extent it is true, as many Chinese students will find their first jobs after graduation from university. The skills they will need for their future work must be acquired at university. On the other hand, there are some people who argue that university should be a place where students learn nothing but academic knowledge. It is understandable that schools in China focus on the process of acquiring academic knowledge, which leads people to assume that university education should focus only on teaching more of the same. As far as I am concerned, both these standpoints are right to a certain extent. I have learnt much about the English language at university, and this has enabled me to continue with my postgraduate studies. Mean while, certain work-oriented classes have helped me adapt myself quickly to my new position in a company. There fore, I have sufficient reason to believe that university education should be both vocational and academic.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly. For questions 1-7 mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NO (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
The Greenhouse Effect Earth's climate has been changing constantly over its 5-billion-year history. Sometimes, the climate has warmed so that the oceans have risen and covered much of the Earth. Each of the changes may seem extreme, but they usually occurred slowly over many thousands of years. Ancient Climate History The first people arrived in America between 151 000 and 30, 000 years ago. During that time, much of North America was covered by great ice sheets. Some 14, 000 years ago, the last ice sheet began to melt very quickly. By 7, 000 years ago, the ice was gone. This end to the ice ages caused big changes on the Earth. The changes caused many kinds of plants and animals to die. For example, mastodon-elephant-like animal-and other large mammals that preferred cold climates may not have been able to live in the warmer, drier conditions. The Little Ice Age Starting in the 14th century, Europeans lived through what is known as the "Little Ice Age." The Little Ice Age lasted for several hundred years. During the Little Ice Age, the advance of glaciers along with hard winters and famines caused some people to starve and others to leave their homes. Recent Climate History The Earth has warmed about 1°F in the last 100 years. And the four warmest years of the 20th century all happened in the 1990s. Periods of increased heat from the sun may have helped make the Earth warmer. But many of the world's leading climatologists think that the greenhouse gases people produce are making the Earth warmer, too. Scientists think the sea has risen partly because of melting glaciers and sea ice. When some glaciers melt, they release water into the sea and make it higher than it was before. Scientists also think that warmer temperatures in the sea make it rise even more. Heat makes water expand. When the ocean expands, it takes up more space. What Might Happen? Scientists are not fortune-tellers. They don't know exactly what will happen in the future. But they can use special computer programs to find out how the climate may change in the years ahead. And the computer programs tell us that the Earth may continue to get warmer. Together, the melting glaciers, rising seas, and computer models provide some good clues. They tell us that the Earth's temperature will probably continue to rise as long as we continue increasing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Scientists have to think like detectives. They look for clues to help them understand how the world works. Then they investigate the clues to find evidence -- real facts that can give them a better idea of what is going on. Here are some of the ways that scientists gather evidence about climate, both past and present: Weather Stations Weather stations help us find out the temperature on the surface of the Earth. Weather stations use special thermometers that tell us the temperature. They can be set up almost anywhere on land. Weather stations also can tell us how fast the wind is moving and how much rain falls on the ground during a storm. Weather Balloons Almost everyone likes balloons -- including scientists! Weather balloons are released to float high up into the atmosphere. They carry special instruments that send all kinds of information about the weather back to people on the ground. Ocean Buoys A buoy is an object that floats on water, and is often used to warn boats away from dangerous places in the ocean or on a river. But some buoys have special instruments on them. These buoys can tell us the temperature and other things about the conditions of the atmosphere. Weather Satellites Humans send satellites into space to travel around the Earth. The satellites send back information to scientists on the ground. Some of the information they give us is about the weather and the Earth's temperature. Ice Cores Some scientists who want to find out more about climate study ice for clues. Not just any ice - they are studying the ice from glaciers that have been around for a very long time. They cut pieces of ice and look for air bubbles that were trapped in the ice hundreds or even thousands of years ago. The air bubbles help them discover what the climate used to be like on Earth. The evidence they uncover is creating a historical record of regional temperatures and greenhouse gas concentrations dating back 160, 000 years. Sediment Analyses Sediment is the earth and rock that has built up in layers over time. Scientists are learning a great deal about past climate from studying these layers. Sediment layering pro vides information about where glaciers have been in the past. Ocean sediments provide a map of how ocean currents have flowed in the past. And fossilized pollen found in sediment layers tells us about where different plants have grown in the past. Tree Rings You can tell how old a tree is by counting its rings because it grows a new ring every year. Tree rings also can tell us how much precipitation fell each year in the place where the tree lives. What Does All of This Mean? Weather stations, balloons, ocean buoys, and satellites tell us the Earth's temperature today. Ice cores, sediment layers, and tree rings tell us about what the Earth's climate has been like in the past. With this evidence, scientists are learning how climate changes over time. What Are Scientists Still Unsure About? How do clouds respond to changes in temperature and precipitation? How do oceans transport heat? How do climate and intense weather events like hurricanes affect each other? As scientists try to answer these and other questions, they will discover many more clues about how the Earth's climate system works. It may seem hard to believe that people can actually change the Earth's climate. But scientists think that the things people do that send greenhouse gases into the air are making our planet warmer. Once, all climate changes occurred naturally. However, during the Industrial Revolution, we began altering our climate and environment through agricultural and industrial practices. The Industrial Revolution was a time when people began using machines to make life easier. It started more than 200 years ago and changed the way humans live. Before the Industrial Revolution, human activity released very few gases into the atmosphere, but now through population growth, fossil fuel burning, and deforestation, we are affecting the mixture of gases in the atmosphere. Since the Industrial Revolution, the need for energy to run machines has steadily in creased. Some energy, like the energy .you need to do your homework, comes from the food you eat. But other energy, like the energy that makes cars run and much of the energy used to light and heat our homes, comes from fuels like coal and oil-fossil fuels. Burning these fuels releases greenhouse gases.
1. The passage gives a general description of ancient climate history.
N
The passage gives a general description of ancient climate history.这是主旨题，则观察词汇线索ancient climate history。通过观察小标题可以发现，ancient climate history是文章某个部分的内容，不能涵盖文章全部范围，则该题正确答案N。
2. The Little Ice Age lasted for several years.
N
The Little Ice Age lasted for several years．典型的细节题，根据专有名词Little Ice Age找到该小标题对应的段落，其次句中提到several hundred years，则正确答案N。
3. The Earth's temperature usually rises half a degree every century.
NG
The Earth's temperature usually rises half a degree every century．词汇线索是half a degree every century，定位到小标题recent climate history段落首句：这100年上升了一个华氏度，却未说明平均每个世纪上升数值，故该题正确答案NG。
4. With the help of computer programs, scientists have predicted that the earth will continue to get warmer in the future.
Y
With the help of computer programs，scientists have predicted that the earth will continue to get warmer in the future词汇线索为computer programs和表示时间的词语predict，定位后找到小标题what might happen首段末句，与原文相同，正确答案Y。
5. Weather stations can not only tell us about wind speed, but also about rainfall.
Y
Weather stations can not only tell us about wind speed，but also about rainfall．词汇线索为 Weather stations，wind speed，rainfall，跟天气状况有关，故定位到小标题Weather stations段落末句，正确答案Y。
6. Both weather balloons and ocean buoys can collect information about the temperature.
NG
Both weather balloons and ocean buoys can collect information about the temperature．词汇线索明显是weather balloons，ocean buoys，都是小标题内容，所以专门寻找这两个段落中是否出现 temperature的信息即可。观察后发现，前者的段落内没有这方面信息，所以正确答案NG。
7. Ice Cores are only useful for giving us information about the current weather conditions.
N
Ice Cores are only useful for giving us information about the current weather conditions．根据专有名词Ice Cores定位小标题下的段落，找到的是末句中的historical record，则代表是过去的，不是现在，与题目current相抵触，则正确答案N。
8. Scientists can figure out where glaciers have been in the past through ______________________.
sediment layering
Scientists can figure out where glaciers have been in the past through ______.词汇线索是where，glaciers，past，定位到小标题sediment analysis段落次句，则答案应是 sediment layering。
9. Scientists believe that the things people do that send ______________________ gases into the air are making our planet warmer.
greenhouse
Scientists believe that the things people do that send ______ gases into the air are making our planet warmer．词汇线索为gas，warmer，定位后找到倒数第3段转折词后，则答案应该是 greenhouse。
10. The need for energy to run machines has steadily increased since the ______________________.
Industrial Revolution
The need for energy to run machines has steadily increased since the _____. 词汇线索为Machines，need for energy，定位后找到文章末段首句，则since后内容为答案：Industrial Revolution。
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension
Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[解析] M: Hey, you look like you need a hand. It looks very heavy. W: Oh, yes please, I feel like my arms are going to be pulled off!! Q: What is the woman doing?
此题考查根据内容推测的能力。解题关键在于听到第一句“hey，you look likely you need a hand．It looks very heavy．”也可用排除法。be pulled of在这里意为“被扯下来”。
2.
A.the bank.
B.the car park.
C.the lake.
D.the office.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: Excuse me, could you tell me how I find Bauhaus Plaza? W: Bauhaus Plaza... hmmm.., yes, sure. It's over by the lake on the other side of this park. Q: Where is Bauhaus Plaza near to?
此题考查听特定信息的能力。解题关键在于听到“by the lake on the other side of this park”，排除答案B干扰项。Plaza指“大型购物中心”。
3.
A.112.
B.117.
C.132.
D.123.
A B C D
D
[解析] W: Hi there. I was wondering if you could help me. I'm trying to get to Marble Gar dens. Do you know which bus I should take? M: Yes, of course. You should take bus 123 and change to bus 112 at Homes Street. Q: Which bus should she take first?
[解析] W: Will I have to wait long for a bus? M: Not at all! The 333 comes past there all the time. It's a very busy area. Q: How long will the woman have to wait?
此题考查听细节的能力。解题关键在于听到对应信息“It's a very busy area．”。同时也可以用排除法解题，原文中没有出现具体数字所以不选C和D，而A选项不符合题意。
5.
A.she thinks she has broken her arm.
B.she has an upset stomach.
C.she thinks she has broken her leg.
D.she has a bad cold.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: OK. Everyone take a seat over there and you can see doctor when it's your turn. If doctor thinks that it could be broken then he will send you over to X-ray. W: How long will I have to wait? My leg hurts! I'm in pain! Q: What is wrong with the woman?
此题考查听细节的能力。解题关键是听到“she has broken her leg”，与原文“my leg hurt”相对应，注意这里的leg用的是单数形式，说明是一条腿受伤。
6.
A.since he moved there 3 years ago.
B.he has never been to see a doctor.
C.Since he moved there 5 years ago.
D.he is always going to see the doctor.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: You should go and see somebody about that. M: I haven't been to see a doctor since I moved here three years ago. I don't know which doctor to go to. Q: How long has it been since the man has seen a doctor?
此题考查听细节的能力。解题关键在于听到“I haven't been to see a doctor since I moved here three years ago．”，意为“自从我三年前搬到这里以来从没看过病”。
7.
A.a restaurant.
B.a bar.
C.a library.
D.a classroom.
A B C D
A
[解析] M: That was a great dinner, I'm really full! W: Yes, me too. Shall we get the bill? Q: What is the probable place of this conversation?
此题考查从内容推测的能力。解题关键在于听到“that was a great dinner，I am really full，”以及“should we get the bill?”意为“我们结账吧?”．从而判断答案A。
8.
A.the menu.
B.the bill.
C.the wine list.
D.the special food of the day.
A B C D
D
[解析] W: I wonder what the daily specials are. M: I didn't see a specials board, so let's ask the waiter. Excuse me, waiter, what are the specials today? Q: What are they asking for?
此题考查听细节的能力。解题关键在于听懂关键词“the daily special”与“the special food of the day”意思相同，表示“每天的特色菜”。
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[解析] 19-22 M: So, Marie you work with computers? W: That's right. I'm a computer programmer. M: He told me you're working in a movie studio. Is that true? W: That's right. I work for Walt Disney. Ever heard of them? M: Sure I have! They make the cartoons, right? So, what's it like? W: Great, but today was exceptionally busy. I've never experienced a day worse than to day. M: If you have a good boss, however, it can't be that bad? W: Oh, don't even get me started about my boss! M: Why not? Don't you get along with him? W: No one gets along with him! Even his wife left him because she couldn't take it any more. It's not just that, my job involves a lot of time at the computer, many hours, it can be very tiring. M: Why not quit? W: Never! I may work long hours and have lots of pressure, but the pay's great and I love what I do. It was my childhood dream to work on cartoons. M: I'm confused. Why do you continue with a job that gives you so much pressure? W: Maybe you are right. I like the money and the title, and the idea of working on cartoons,. If I keep working like this I'm going to be dead before I'm 40! M: I think you should have a chat with your boss, tell him how you feel. W: Maybe you are right. I think I'll do that. This has got to be one of the worst days. of my life ! 19. Is the woman's boss a nice man?
此题考查听细节性信息的能力。解题关键在于听到对应原文“no one gets along with him”即“没有人能跟他合得来”。此题也可用排除法。D为不可能的选项，A和C不符题意。
[解析] 23-25 M: Hey, don't look so worried. W: (whispering) I don't know what to do with all these knives and forks and glasses. What do I do? M: Ah, so that's the problem, don't worry, it's easy. Use the cutlery from the outside to the inside. After each course the dirty dishes and cutlery will be taken away. The different glasses are for different kinds of drink. If you get stuck, just watch someone else. W: OK, OK. I think I've got it. Could you explain some more about etiquette? I don't want to do something that looks really stupid! M: Well, the most important thing is not to make noise when you eat. Parents always tell their children "don't talk with your mouth full" and "never chew with your mouth open". W: OK, so that's a bit different. Sometimes it's polite in Asia to make noise. What else? M: At a formal meal, in a place like this, you should always have your napkin on your lap and don't rest your arms on the table either. If you are at someone's house, it is always polite to compliment the cook. I guess that last part is the same everywhere in the world. W: Well, although you guys didn't cook it, thanks for a great meal! M: It's a good job I didn't cook it, I can burn water! W: What do I do if I need to leave the table? Do I need to say where I'm going? M: Don't go into too much detail. The safest option is to just say "please excuse me for a minute". W: OK, well, in that case. Please excuse me for a minute. 23. What is the woman nervous about?
此题考查听细节的能力。解题关键在于听到“I don't know what to do with all these knives and forks and glasses”同时可以抓住另一说话人的回答“don't worry，it's easy”。
2.
A.drink wine.
B.eat vegetarian food.
C.make noise when you eat.
D.never talk with your mouth full.
A B C D
C
[解析] What is it sometimes polite to do in Asia?
此题考查听细节的能力。解题关键是听到对应原文“Sometimes it's polite in Asia to make noise”。
3.
A.on the table.
B.on your elbow.
C.under the table.
D.on your lap.
A B C D
D
[解析] Where should you put your napkin?
此题考查听细节信息的能力。解题关键在于听到关键词“lap”大腿前部。
Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
[解析] 26-28 According to a Justice Department report released in July 2003, the U. S. prison population surpassed 2 million for the first time-2,166,260 people were incarcerated in prisons or jails at the end of 2002 (the latest statistics available). Since 1990, the U. S. prison population, already the world's largest, has almost doubled. About two -thirds of prisoners were in state and federal prisons, while the rest were in local jails. The report does not count all juvenile offenders, but noted that there were more than 10,000 inmates under age 18 held in adult prisons and jails in 2002. The number of women in federal and state prisons reached 97,491. About 10. 4% of the entire African American male population in the United States aged 25 to 29 was incarcerated, by far the largest racial or ethnic group-by comparison, 2.4% of Hispanic men and 1.2% of white men in that same age group were incarcerated. According to a report by the Justice Policy Institute in 2002, the number of black men in prison has grown to five times the rate it was twenty years ago. Today, more African-American men are in jail than in college. In 2000 there were 791,600 black men in prison and 603,032 enrolled in college. In 1980, there were 143,000 black men in prison and 463,700 enrolled in college. 26. Since 1990, what has happened to the prison population in the United States?
此题考查听细节信息。关键要抓住“since 1990”。
2.
A.Afro-Americans.
B.Juvenile offenders.
C.Caucasians.
D.Hispanics.
A B C D
B
[解析] What group does the Justice Department report not include?
此题考查同义替换。“include”与“count”关键词同义替换。
3.
A.Native Americans.
B.Petty thieves.
C.Afro--Americans.
D.Murderers.
A B C D
C
[解析] What group constitutes the majority of the prison population?
[解析] 29-31 This guy goes to a bar that's on the tenth floor of a hotel. He sits down and has a couple of drinks, then stands up, announces loudly that he has had enough, and goes over and jumps out the window. Now, there are two men who are sitting at a window table, and having that natural human curiosity about the strange situation, watch as this man put himself to certain death. However, just as he is about to hit the ground, he rights himself, pulls his feet underneath himself, and lands gracefully. He then turns and comes back into the building. Naturally, the two men are amazed. The guy comes back into the bar, orders a few drinks, then repeats the process. The two men at the window seat are astonished! When the guy returns and repeats the procedure AGAIN, the two men stop him before he jumps and ask him how on earth he does that. He replies "It's simple, really. There'& an air vent down by the ground, and if you catch the updraft, you can right yourself and land on the ground with no problems. ' Then he proceeded to jump out the window again. Well, these two men decided that they just HAD to try this, so they jumped out the window, and SPLAT! -- made a mess hitting all over the ground. Meanwhile, the first guy has made it back up to the bar. When he sits down to order his drinks, the bartender says "You can be a real superman- when you're drunk!" 29. Which floor is the bar on?
考察听取数字的能力。关键抓住第一句话“this guy goes to a bar that's on the tenth floor of a hotel”。
2.
A.they do nothing but watch the process.
B.they talk about the whole thing all the time.
C.they follow the first guy jumping out the window and land safely.
D.they jump out the window and get killed.
A B C D
C
[解析] What happens to the other two guys?
考察听取文章思路和重点信息的能力。关键是抓住“they jumped out the window，and splat!．．．made a mess hitting all over the ground”这句话。splat是个象声词，翻译为“吧唧”，如果这个不懂，可以听到后面hitting all over the ground，撞到地面上，从10层楼撞到地面，则必死无疑。
3.
A.because he is a superman.
B.because he catches the updraft of a air vent near the ground.
[解析] 32-35 The Canadian Thanksgiving makes an interesting counterpoint to the holiday celebrated by its southern neighbor. As mentioned earlier, the first North American thanksgiving event occurred in Newfoundland in 1578. In the 1600s, Samuel de Champlain and the French Settlers who came with him established an "Order of Good Cheer." This group would hold huge celebrations marking the harvests and other events, sharing their food with Native American neighbours. The first Canadian Thanksgiving was celebrated on April 15,1872 in thanks for the recovery of the future King Edward VII from a serious illness. The next Thanksgiving didn't occur until 1879 when it was celebrated on a Thursday in November. Much like the United States, Canada seemed to have a difficult time deciding when a day of Thanksgiving should occur. From 1879 to 1898 it was celebrated on a Thursday in November; from 1899 to 1907 on a Thursday in October (except in 1901 and 1904 when it was celebrated on a Thursday in November); from 1908 to 1921 on a Monday in October; and between 1922 and 1930 the Armistice Day Act declared that Thanksgiving would be celebrated on Armistice Day, the Monday of November 11. In 1931 the Act was amended and the 01d practice of Parliament declaring a day of Thanks. giving each year was resumed. 32. Where and when was the first Thanksgiving held in North America?
此题考查听细节信息即地名和时间。解题关键在于听到“in Newfoundland in 1578”。
2.
A.to celebrate the harvest.
B.to celebrate the recovery of Edward Ⅶ.
C.to celebrate a treaty between the U. S. and Canada.
D.to celebrate the Native American people.
A B C D
B
[解析] Why was the first Canadian Thanksgiving held?
此题考查听细节信息。解题关键是要抓住“in thanks for the recovery of the future King Edward Ⅶ from a serious illness”这句话。
A.to give thanks for the goodness of the season past.
B.to give thanks for the bountiful harvest.
C.to give thanks for the noble Turkey.
D.to create another vacation for public officials.
A B C D
A
[解析] What is the main purpose of celebrating Thanksgiving?
此题考查关键词同义替换。“the main purpose of the celebrating Thanks for the good ness”与“at the heart of the celebration”。
Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. The continental United States will face more extreme temperatures during the next century and worse rainfall along its Gulf Coast which has been ravaged by hurricanes this year, according to a climate study. The study warned that 1 gases will likely swell to twice their 2 levels by the century's end. "Imagine the weather during the hottest two Weeks of the year," lead 3 Noah Diffenbaugh said, referring to northeast United States. "The area could experience temperatures in that range 4 for periods of up to two months by century's end," he said. Researchers claimed the study, run on supercomputers, is the most comprehensive 5 model to date. It 6 the southwest United States could endure a 500 percent increase in hot events, leaving less water for the growing population, that the Gulf Coast region would 7 more rainfall in shorter time spans and that summers in the northeast would be shorter and hotter. Overall, the United States would experience a warming 8 , the study predicts. "The changes our model predicts are large enough to substantially disrupt our economy and infrastructure," said Diffenbaugh. 9 . The model considered circumstances not fully included in previous models, such as snow which reflects energy from the sun back into space, and mountain peaks, which can stand in the way of traveling weather fronts. 10 . "The model performed admirably," Diffenbaugh said. 11 .
[解析] 36-46 The continental United States will. face more extreme temperatures during the next century and worse rainfall along its Gulf Coast which has been ravaged by hurricanes this year, according to a climate study. The study warned that (36) greenhouse gases will likely swell to twice their(37)current levels by the century's end. "Imagine the weather during the hottest two weeks of the year,' lead (38) researcher Noah Diffenbaugh said, referring to northeast United States. "The area could experience temperatures in that range(39)lasting for periods of up to two months by century's end," he said. Researchers claimed the study, run on supercomputers, is the most comprehensive (40)climate model to date. It (41)predicts the southwest United States could endure a 500 percent increase in hot events, leaving less water for the growing population, that the Gulf Coast region would (42)receive more rainfall in shorter time spans and that summers in the north east would be shorter and hotter. Overall, the United States would experience a warming (43)trend, the study predicts. "The changes our model predicts are large enough to substantially disrupt our economy and infrastructure,' said Diffenbaugh. (44)In addition to greenhouse gasses, the model considered factors such as ocean cur rents, cloud formations and vegetation. The model considered circumstances not fully included in previous models, such as snow which reflects energy from the sun back into space, and mountain peaks, which can stand in the way of traveling weather fronts. (45)Scientists also checked the model by analyzing the period 1961 to 1985. "The model performed admirably," Diffenbaugh said. (46)it's "the most detailed projection of climate change that we have for the US."
it's "the most detailed projection of climate change that we have for the US．”
此题主要考查听单句的能力。解题关键在于从上句中判断此句是对“the model”的进一步的评价。
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the pas sage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on An swer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. This is for people who are interested in adopting a low-fat lifestyle or for those who are already living a low-fat lifestyle. My husband and I 1 consume 2040 grams of fat each day. I 2 grams of fat rather than calculate the percentage of fat/calories because I find it much 3 and less complicated. Our daily fat percentage of calories 4 from 10% to 20%. Today we have lost a 5 amount of weight and we are very healthy and full of energy. Living a low-fat lifestyle is not 6 , it just takes a little organization and a commitment to change the way you eat as a lifestyle change, not as adieu. The problem with a diet is that when you think about 7 on a diet, you think of it as having a beginning and an end. The 8 is the problem. I have been on 9 diets in my lifetime and lost more weight than I care to think about, only to gain it all back in less time than it took to lose it! Making a 10 to living a low-fat lifestyle for the rest of your life is the key. A. end I) difficult B. presently J) going C. significant K) count D. numerous L) symbolic E. easier M) committee F. hops N) means G. presumably O) runs H) commitment
Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some ques tions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One Despite campaigns after campaigns and a variety of gender sensitization measures, women are by far the largest discriminated group across the planet, reveals International Labour Organisation's first report on discrimination at work. The report, released internationally on Monday, carries a very comprehensive study on discrimination, entitled "Time for Equality at Work". The report warns that neglecting to tackle "widening socio economic inequalities" in the world of work not only amounts to accepting a "waste of human talent and resources" but could have "disastrous effects on national social cohesion, political stability, and hence growth" in the years to come. Women are by far the largest discriminated group. Although more and more women are working, much remains to be done. In addition to the "glass ceiling", the pay gap between women and men is still significant in most countries. The study points out that women are also more likely than men to be found in the lower-paid and least secure jobs. Unemployment rates have almost always been higher for women than men. The report shows that many of those who suffer from discrimination--especially on the basis of their sex or colour--face a persistent "equality gap" that divides them from dominant groups who enjoy a better life, or even from their own peers who have benefited from anti-discrimination laws and policies. The failure to eradicate discrimination helps perpetuate poverty. The discriminated are often among the poorest of the poor, and poverty is more severe among women and other discriminated groups. Discrimination creates a web of poverty and social exclusion, the re port says, adding that "eliminating discrimination is indispensable to any viable strategy for poverty reduction and sustainable economic development". The ILO study observes that everyone gains from eliminating discrimination at work individuals, enterprises and society at large. Fairness and justice at the workplace boosts the self-esteem and morale of workers. A more motivated and productive workforce enhances the productivity and competitiveness of businesses. A more even distribution of opportunities to develop and use one's talents, among different groups in society, contributes to social cohesion in increasingly diverse societies.
1. According to the study, failing to deal with inequality in the workplace.
A.is a waste of resources
B.could lead to a glass ceiling
C.could affect political stability
D.could stimulate economic growth
A B C D
C
属事实细节题。第二段指出，不解决工作领域社会经济不平等加剧的问题会影响政治稳定。
2. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A.an increasing number of women are entering the workplace.
B.women get paid as much as men.
C.women's salaries are increasing.
D.workplace equality is the key to eliminating poverty.
A B C D
A
属事实细节题。第三段第二句提到：“妇女工作的人数越来越多”。
3. According to the text, discrimination can lead to.
Passage Two American travelers plan to take 10 million more trips this summer than last, despite increases in hotel rates, airfare, car-rental costs and gasoline prices. Thanks to high consumer confidence, people will travel more often, stay longer and spend more money on their vacations this year. "It's going to be a record travel season," says Jason Ader, a senior analyst with in vestment bank Bear, Stearns & Co. "The economy's strong. Consumers feel good. The stock market's up. And the prices we're seeing are as high as they've been since we've been keeping records, and that's since the fifties." In all, American vacationers will take more than 270 million trips this summer -- 4 percent more than last year, according to the travel association. The top 10 destinations are Florida, California, Hawaii, Colorado, New York, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Washington state and Washington. During such trips, a family of four will spend $ 213 a day for meals and lodging -- an increase of $ 3 from last year, according to a forecast released by the Travel Industry Association of America. In some cases, price increases are expected to double the inflation rate, which was 2.1 percent in March. The average daily price tag on a hotel room will increase 3.9 percent to $ 81.77 from $ 78.67, according to a report by Price Waterhouse Coopers and Bear, Stearns. Traveling by car this summer is expected to cost about $10.66 per 100 miles, which covers gas, tires and maintenance, according to the American Automobile Association. The recent increase in gasoline prices should make long road trips more expensive. Nevertheless, car-rental companies are expecting more leisure rentals this summer compared with last and are pushing prices up accordingly. Tickets on the major North American airlines will continue to increase, with prices jumping 10 percent by year's end, ac. cording to the Price Waterhouse Coopers' report. But the higher prices are not turning vacationers away from air travel. "Given the strong economy, and if all other factors are constant, travelers will most likely take to the domestic skies in record numbers despite higher costs to the wallet," says Dexter Wood, a Price Waterhouse Coopers consultant.
1. One reason Americans are more likely to travel this year is that.
B.to celebrate the grand American tradition of travel
C.to encourage more Americans to travel
D.to describe the travel market in the United States
A B C D
D
属主旨思想题，考查文章大意归纳。本文描述今年美国旅游市场的总体状况。
Part Ⅴ Error Correction Directions: This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether 10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word, add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the corrections in the blanks provided, If you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. I f you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. I f you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (—) in the blank. Why is the South Pole cold than the North Pole? 67. ______ Both polar regions of the earth are cold, primarily because they receive far less solar radiation than the tropics and mid-latitudes do. In either pole the sun 68. ______ never rises more than 23.5 degrees above the horizon and both locations experience six months of continuous dark. Moreover, most of the sunlight that does shine 69. ______ on the polar regions reflected by the bright white surface. 70. ______ What make the South Pole so much colder than the North Pole 71. ______ is that it sits on top of a very thick ice sheet, which itself sits on a continent. Surface of the ice sheet at the South Pole 72. ______ is more than 9000 feet in elevation--more than a mile and a half over sea level. Antarctica is the highest continent 73. ______ on the earth. In comparison, the North Pole rests in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, which the surface of floating ice rides 74. ______ only a foot or so above the surrounding sea. The Arctic Ocean also acts an effective heat reservoir, warming the cold atmosphere 75. ______ in the winter and is drawing heat from the atmosphere in the summer. 76. ______
1.
cold改成colder考形容词的比较级。
此句有个关键词than，表比较，那么应用形容同的比较级。cold的比较级加er。
2.
in改成at考介词。
这句看似没有什么问题，其实是in用错了。我们说在小地方用at，大地方用in南极北极都是个小点，所以用at。其实可以看看上下文，在第6句中有at the South Pole。
Part Ⅵ Translation Directions: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.
1. He was appointed director of this department, ___________________ (考虑到他的工作努力) and cheerful character.
considering his hard working
considering在这里作为介词起连接作用。
2. All flights ___________________ (被取消了) because of the terrible weather, they had to go there by train.
having been canceled/called off
首先从句中是航班flights作主语，所以要用被动语态be cancelled/called off。其次，根据句中的意思可以推断出航班已经被取消，所以要用完成时态。同时，整个一段话只能有一个谓语动词，而a必须在主句中，所以此从句要用非谓语动词having been can celled/called off。
3. Wouldn't you rather your child ___________________ (早上床睡觉) ?
went to bed early
would rather sb did sth(宁愿)表虚拟语气。
4. This method can save a lot of time; ___________________ (相比而言), the other one would waste too much.
on the contrary
on the contrary(相比而言)是固定搭配。
5. We can choose this material as a ___________________ (那种材料的代替品).
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