Part Ⅰ Writing Directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the top ic whether Schools Will Be Replaced by Computers. You should write no more than 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below.
1. 1. 有人认为学校会被电脑取代； 2. 也有人持不同意见； 3. 结合自己的经历，谈谈你对这个问题的认识。 Whether Schools Will Be Replaced by Computers
Whether Schools Will Be Replaced by Computers Nowadays, computers are playing an increasingly important role in people's life. For instance, students now gain knowledge from the Internet or through educational programmes installed in computers. Therefore, some people conclude that schools are to be replaced by the so-called electronic brain. However, others think differently. How could schools and teachers bc replaced by cold machines that have no emotions? Can they identify learners' needs and then teach accordingly? It's definitely wrong. Besides, children need to go to school to communicate with their peers face to face, no via a cable. In my opinion, youngsters had better obtain knowledge mainly from school rather than learning by computers. As in school they can receive teachers' direction promptly and not to be isolated from others. On the other hand, computers can serve as excellent tools with which study becomes more convenient.
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.
How to be a great test taker Sometimes it seems that life is just one big test. Pop quizzes. Chapter tests. Final exams. The daunting national examinations for those planning to go to college. You can't even get your driver's license without passing a test. "Tests are a part of life,' says Judy S. Richardson, professor of reading at Virginia Common wealth University in Richmond, Virginia. "We take tests all of the time. I recently had to take one, even at my age, just to apply for a research grant. We may have to take them to apply for a job; or to joint the armed forces." Importance of Tests Tests are not just commonplace; they're also important. "Our society places an emphasis on test scores," says Maureen D. Gillette, associate dean of the College of Education at William Paterson University in New Jersey. "Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a student's potential for success in college. Students should realize that some people and institutions will make certain judgments about them, whether accurate or not, based on test scores." Talk about pressure! With so much depending on the results, exams can be over whelming. But they don't have to be. The right frame of mind and the use of smart test taking strategies can help any student succeed. Benefits of Tests Too often, people take a negative view of tests. Yet they actually have some positive 'features, according to Richardson. "Tests help us practice sharp, alert thinking," she says. "Answering test questions involves more than knowing a specific, literal answer. It also means knowing how to read between the lines, and then apply it to a situation. That is what we are expected to do every day, and so tests may help us be ready for that daily experience. Goals of Test-taking In addition to these benefits, though, the primary goal in test taking is to do well. For some students, the objective might be a passing score. For others, the desired outcome might be an A grade. But what is the best guarantee of doing well in the testing process? Proper Preparation The most basic factor, experts agree, is preparation. "Always be prepared for the test,' Richardson advises. "Take notes, ask questions, read the material, guess what the teacher will be asking. Then when you see the test, you will have a confident reaction. You will be able to think clearly and do better on the test." On the other hand, failing to prepare is the biggest mistake you can make. This may seem obvious. But in addition to lacking the necessary knowledge, lack of preparation can weaken your mental state. "If you do not prepare all along, when you see the test, you may panic," Richardson notes. When fear creeps in, even the best student is unlikely to succeed. Making Use of Your Materials Preparing for exams can include a variety of strategies. At a minimum, any important material should be read at least once, and preferably more, until you have absorbed the main points. Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough. "Reading it once is not studying," says Dr. Michael Epstein, professor of psychology at Rider University in New Jersey. He advocates taking a structured approach in which students review information both before a test and afterward. Before taking an exam, you should commit important concepts to memory through focused study. Try using whatever memory techniques work best for you. This might mean writing notes, asking yourself questions and then answering them aloud, or employing clever memory devices. Managing Time Key to the process is time management. Don't assume you can wait until the last minute and then make up for lost study time. Rather, be sure to prepare in advance. After all, you know tests will be coming up in virtually every course you take. Similarly, test dates for standardized test are published months ahead of the actual dates. "The most effective way to study for a test is to review briefly all along and then re view some more before the test," Richardson says. "Cramming is not too effective." Advance preparation need not be a solitary process. In fact, most teachers will work with you because they want students to succeed. So in the days or weeks preceding an ex am, make sure to consult with your teacher and determine just what to expect. According to Dr. Douglas B. Reeves, author of The 20-Minute Learning Connection, A Practical Guide for Parents Who Want to Help Their Children Succeed in School, asking questions far in advance of a test is always a good idea. Techniques of Advance Preparation "First, learn the rules of the game," "he says. "It's OK to ask the teacher what the test covers. Teachers appreciate it when students express an interest and want to do well. You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used. Another strategy is to create practice test questions. Put yourself in the teachers shoes, "Reeves says. "How would you test someone about this material.'? Of course, you can't create test questions unless you take time to read and learn the material." Don't just mimic the efforts of other students. Analyze your own learning style, and employ methods that work best for you. "Learn the ways you learn best," says Richardson. "I learn by taking notes and making charts. Some learn by making diagrams. Be active in listening to your teacher and reading the material. And try to summarize in your own mind what you learned each day. You can do this in the car on the way home, on the bus, and so forth--it takes just minutes to do." Another tip is to hone your writing skills. "Of all the skills you can practice, the mastery of nonfiction writing is the one that will help you most in almost any test situation," says Reeves. "Even with a multiple-choice test, practice writing the reasons that a given answer: is right or wrong. ' Tackling Standardized Tests What about standardized tests such as the SAT? Many of the same strategies apply as for other types of examinations. In addition, it's wise to avoid getting caught up too much in the hype often associated with these exams. "Prepare, but don't stress out," says Gillette. "If you study hard during the year, take appropriate courses in school, and do some test preparation, it is likely that you will do fine." She adds that it can be worthwhile to take step such as purchasing commercially made practice test material, studying in small groups as well as alone, doing practice problems, and using the answer key to discuss right and wrong answers. "With measures like these, good students should have all the preparation they need," Gillette notes. "Many parents spend a lot of money on test preparation courses. Some people may value this route, but I really do not think it is necessary." On-line Preparation If you'd like to learn more about test-taking strategies, check out books on the subject along with Web sites such as the one provided by the National Council of Teachers of English at www. ncte. org. But don't depend too heavily on the World Wide Web. "Remember, you can drown in Internet information," Reeves says. "When you are preparing for a test, you need focus, not 300 pages downloaded from the Web. Learn the rules of the game, get the information, you need, and then write practice questions and practice responses. That's your best plan."
1. The passage gives a general description of the ways to prepare for tests.
Y
The passage gives a general description of the ways to prepare for tests．本题是主旨题。观察文章题目以及小标题后可以发现，本文探讨如何去准备考试，则题口与文章相符。
2. Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a student's potential for success in college.
Y
Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a student's potential for success in college．词汇线索为专有名词SAT，ACT，出现的位置是小标题importance of tests首段第3句，观察后发现符合原文。
3. For some students, the objective might be a D.
N
For some students，the objective might be a D.词汇线索为objective，D，定位到小标题 proper preparation首段次句，发现目标应该是a passing score，而D是一个failing score，所以与原文相反。
4. Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough.
Y
Simply．scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough．词汇线索为scanning，textbooks， notes，因为谈到阅读的问题，所以在小标题preparation第五段中寻找，发现末句包含textbooks， notes，则与原文符合。
5. Before taking an exam, you shouldn't commit important concepts to memory through focused study.
N
Before taking an exam，you shouldn't commit important concepts to memory through focused study．词汇线索为important concepts，focused study，同样在小标题preparation范围中，发现该范围第7段首句，且直接与题目相反。
6. Cramming is not too effective although it may be your only option.
N
Cramming is not too effective although it may be your only option．词汇线索为Cramming，定位后找到小标题managing time次段末句，与题目前半部分相符合，但观察该段前一句话，发现还有更加有效率的方法，所以与题目相抵触。
7. You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used.
Y
You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used．词汇线索为cheating，定位后找到小标题managing time第4段末句，观察后发现完全符合原文。
8. Some learn by taking notes and making charts and others learn by ______.
making diagrams
Some learn by taking notes and making charts and others learn by ______.词汇线索为学习方法：taking notes，making charts，定位后找到第19段首句：learn the way you learn best，再扫描发现次句出现notes，charts，则正确答案剩下的making diagrams。
9. Don't depend too heavily on the ______.
World Wide Web
Don't depend too heavily on the______. 根据词汇线索depend heavily，定位到文章倒数第2段末句转折后的内容。
10. When you are preparing for a test, you need focus, not 300 pages ______.
downloaded from the Web
When you are preparing for a test，you need focus，not 300 pages _____. 根据数字300 pages定位，找到末段次句。
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, how are you? I haven't seen you for ages. What have you been up to? W: Oh, you know, this and that. I've just come back from America. Q: Where has the woman been?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“I've just come back from America”。
2.
A.it was 50 pounds.
B.it was 80 pounds.
C.it was 20 pounds.
D.it was 40 pounds.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: Oh I really like your top. Where did you get it? M: I got it from 'Topman'. It was on sale, reduced from 80 pounds to 50. Q: How much was the man's top?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“on sale”减价拍卖“reduce from 80 pounds to 50”意为“价格从80磅降到50磅”。
3.
A.a man who played football.
B.a man who built a football stadium.
C.a man who played baseball.
D.a man who built a baseball stadium.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: I went to see a really good movie last night. It was about a man who built a football stadium. W: It sounds like a movie for men. Q: What was the movie about?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“It was about a man who built a football stadium”。
4.
A.a book about computer programming.
B.a book about computer science.
C.a book about natural science.
D.a book about physics.
A B C D
B
[解析] W: Do you need any more books from the library? M: Yes, please. Can you get me one about computer science? I've just finished this one about natural science. Q: What book does the man want from the library?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“Can you get me one about computer science?”，C为干扰选项。computer science，计算机学
5.
A.she's really hungry.
B.she's really thirsty.
C.she's really angry.
D.she's really sleepy.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: Do you want anything from the shop? W: Yes, please. I need some water, I'm really thirsty. Q: What does the woman need some water?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“I'm really thirsty．”。
6.
A.on holiday.
B.to university.
C.to study abroad.
D.to the shop.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: I'm going to Macao next Saturday, I've booked my tickets and everything. I'll be back the week after next. M: Really? That's wonderful. I've heard it's beautiful there. Q: Where is the woman going?
[解析] M: I've heard that a new Italian place has opened on High Street. Do you fancy trying it? W: That sounds great! I love Italian food. Q: What are they talking about?
此题考查从内容推测的能力。解题的关键点在于听到对应原文“Italian food”。
8.
A.to work.
B.on holiday.
C.to a party.
D.to a lecture.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: I'm sorry, I can't meet you on Sunday. My boss wants me to do overtime. M: That's terrible! You shouldn't have to work on a Sunday! Q: Where is the woman going to on Sunday?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“My boss wants me to do over time．”to do overtime意为“加班”
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[解析] 19-22 W: This is a wonderful dinner, Scott. I can't believe you cooked this fish yourself! M: Anything for you, my darling. W: Ahhhh! You are so sweet. Thank you for going to all this trouble. Is it a special occasion? I didn't forget something important, did I? M: No, no. Nothing like that. I have something important to tell you.., my boss gave me a big promotion today. W: That's great! I knew it would happen. I'm glad he finally noticed all of the hard work you have been doing. M: Well, that's not the main thing. I have something to ask you.., erm... W: Yes, Scott? What is it? M: Well, when I found out about the promotion I felt so happy. It made me think about when we first met, you know, that day in the park when it was raining? Well, I was thinking that now I will be earning extra money, well, we can afford more things... W: Yes, what are you trying to say? What do you want to ask me? M: OK, OK. I'm going to just say it! I love you, I have always loved you, I will love you forever. Will you marry me? W. Oh, Scott! I love you too! Yes! Yes! Of course I will marry you! 19. What did the man cook for dinner?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“I can't believe you cooked this fish yourself!”。
2.
A.he got a promotion.
B.he got engaged.
C.he got married.
D.he cooked dinner.
A B C D
A
[解析] What happened to the man at work today?
此题考查听细节的能力。解题的关键在于听到“when I found out about the promotion I felt 50 happy。” promotion在这里意为“升职”，除此意之外，promotion还表示商场或餐馆促销。
3.
A.at the office.
B.at school.
C.at university.
D.in the park.
A B C D
D
[解析] Where did they first meet?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“you know，that day in the park when it was raining?”。
4.
A.if he can cook her dinner.
B.for a promotion.
C.to marry him.
D.for some more money.
A B C D
C
[解析] What does the man ask the woman?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“Will you-marry me?”。
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[解析] 23-25 W: Hi, how is everything? Are you ready for the party? M: Yes, just about. It's been crazy trying to organize everything, we haven't even started to think about the wedding yet! W: There are lots of things to think about. Has she chosen her dress yet? M. I think she has decided about thee dress, but of course, I can't see it before the wed ding. It's bad luck if I do. W: Have you bought the wedding rings yet? M: Yes, I found some beautiful ones in a magazine, I'm having them made now. W: Emily is a great girl, and very pretty. Does she have any good looking brothers? M: Hey! Stop thinking about that and help me. I have booked the function room at Tequilas' , ordered the food, and booked the band. They are going to play Mexican music, to go with the theme of the food and the place. W: So, that's everything, right? You said that Emily was arranging the invitations, so everything is ready. M: No! I haven't ordered the drink. What should we serve? W: Well, if you are going to party, do it in style. Champagne! And some Mexican drinks, to keep with the Mexican theme. You can ask the restaurant to sort it our for you. M: It's a good job I got that promotion, with all of this money coming out I'm really going to need that pay rise! 23. Has the man decided about the wedding rings yet?
此题考查听细节信息能力。解题的关键点在于听到“Champagne! And some Mexican drinks”即“香槟与墨西哥酒水饮料”。
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 The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and further clouded by various fanciful legends. The holiday's roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration commemorated annually on February 15. Pope Gelasius I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast day circa 496, declaring February 14 to be St. Valentine's Day. Which St. Valentine this early pope intended to honor remains a mystery: according to the Catholic Encyclopedia, there were at least three early Christian saints by that name. One was a priest in Rome, another a bishop in Terni, and of a third St. Valentine almost nothing is known except that he met his end in Africa. Rather astonishingly, all three Valentines were said to have been martyred on Feb. 14. Most scholars believe that the St. Valentine of the holiday was a priest who attracted the disfavor of Roman emperor Claudius II around 270. At this stage, the factual ends and the mythic begins. According to one legend, Claudius II had prohibited marriage for young men, claiming that bachelors made better soldiers. Valentine continued to secretly perform marriage ceremonies but was eventually apprehended by the Romans and put to death. An other legend has it that Valentine, imprisoned by Claudius, fell in love with the daughter of his jailer. Before he was executed, he allegedly sent her a letter signed "from your Valentine." Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. What was Valentine's Day originally called?
此题考查听细节及关键词同义替换的能力，...origianlly called...与 ．．roots are...为同义词组及最早的，根源于。“The holiday's roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia”，意思为这个节日来源于古罗马的Lupercalia。
2.
A.he didn't like women.
B.because he hated St. Valentine.
C.because he believed bachelors made better soldiers.
D.he didn't approve of celebrations.
A B C D
C
[解析] Why did Claudius II prohibit marriage?
此题考查听细节的能力。听到关键词“prohibited marriage”出现，紧跟着就可听到几乎一样的选项B“claiming that bachelors made better soldiers．”。
3.
A.from several myths.
B.St. Valentine was put to death on the 14th of February.
C.St. Valentine was a legendary romantic.
D.St. Valentine was in disfavour with the Roman emperor.
A B C D
D
[解析] According to scholars, who was St. Valentine around 270?
此题考查关键词同义替换。答案与原文为同义替换，“attract the disfavor”与“in disfavor”，意为“遭受冷遇”。
Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
D.poor motor skills, difficulty concentrating, low immunity.
A B C D
D
[解析] 29-31 Why are college students so prone to sleep deprivation? The problem often begins during the teen years. Most high school kids admit that they are often sleepy and 15 percent admit that they fall asleep in class. Lack of sleep causes many problems, not the least of which is the difficulty it adds to learning. It's also detrimental to the immune system and motor skills. Students (and everyone else) need at least eight hours of sleep to maintain optimum health and learning capabilities. Yet, with the pressure of school, family and social life, few students are sleeping near the required amount. College life only escalates the problem. Added to the above activities are more hours needed for studies. Some students also hold down a part time job to help defray college expenses. Some students are married and trying to support a family. Because of all these pressures there is also an increase in stress. Stress can lead to insomnia and even more lost sleep. With the approach of finals, the problem can only grow worse. Students force themselves to stay awake to study. It's called cramming for exams, and it can eat away at sleep hours already far too meager. Too many nights of forced wakefulness can eventually lead to a ease of full-blown insomnia and other sleep abnormalities. 29. What are some of the problems caused by sleep deprivation?
此题考查关键词同义替换。“some of the problems”与原文中的“detrimental”有害的，“motor skills”运动技巧和“immunity”免疫力都是直接提及的。
2.
A.part-time jobs and studying.
B.late night parties and studying.
C.part-time jobs and marriage.
D.marriage and insomnia.
A B C D
A
[解析] What causes college students to be stressed?
此题考查听细节信息。解题关键是要抓住“Added to the above activities are more hours needed for studies．Some students also hold down a part time job．”中的的关键词“studies”和“a part time job”。
3.
A.go home for a break
B.try to finish their assignments.
C.cram for exams.
D.go to parties.
A B C D
C
[解析] What do students usually do just prior to examinations?
此题考查听细节信息。解题关键抓住“It's called cramming for exams．”，与选项C一样。
Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
[解析] 32-35 Women often used the term "secondary handicapped" to describe short men in the past. Nowadays, this wording has long been out of use. Research done by Peking University has proved that between 1985 and 2000, Chinese women have become more and more practical in choosing their partners. The height and appearance of men are seldom mentioned. A sample investigation made by people including Qian Mingyi, psychology professor and director of doctoral candidates on the advertisements for partners in the magazine "Women of China" from 1985 to 2000 shows that in terms of physiological conditions, age, which was number 1 in 1985 and 1995, is an important criterion for women in choosing their partners. However, women have been less strict about men's height year by year and their requirements on their appearance to the 10th place. Women now care more about the person al, social and economic conditions of men. However, women have always valued the health of their partners and this has not changed much during the 15 years. In terms of social and economic conditions, during the 15 years, the rate of mention women's requirements on the job and educational experience of their partners has been failing, but the requirement on career rose from the 9th place in 1985 to second place by the end of 1990s. The changes of criteria on partners are a reflection of the political, economic and cultural changes in society. According to experts' analyses, in early 1980s, educational experience and job represented the income level of an individual, while in late 1990s, with diversified channels of income and increasingly frequent occupational differentiation, educational experience and job could not directly indicate one's income. Comparatively, the elements of career, social and economic status are more relevant. Men with high achievement in terms of career are more attractive to women and quality of life after marriage can be better ensured. 32. How did women used to describe short men?
[解析] What was the number 2 ranking criterion by the end of the 1990's?
此题考查听细节信息。同样是时间作为关键词。同时要注意听力中的“but”等关联词。
4. A. career, age, economic status. B. height, age, economic status. C. social status, economic status, career.D. social status, career, height.
A B C D
C
[解析] What three elements are most important to women?
此题考查听细节信息。紧抓题干中的关键词elements，定位听力答案。
Section C Directions: In this section, you mill 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 cheek what you have written. A canine cop took early 1 after bosses at South Yorkshire Police noted his poor motivation -- and a fondness for making friends with noisy drunkards, his former 2 said Monday. Buster, who spent six months as a police dog, has been 3 with a family in Sheffield, near this town in northern England, Police Constable David Stephenson said. "He has a lack of drive and 4 when asked to do operational work," Stephenson told The Associated Press. "He's just a lovely pet." Two year-old Buster 5 well at the start of his 14-week training program, but his work 6 deteriorated and the problem 7 once he started pa trolling the streets, he said. 8 His handler couldn't believe what the dog was doing. 9 Stephenson said. "You would have expected him to use his nose to locate him." 10 "He just stopped working," Stephenson said. "He just lay down and there was nothing we could do. He has got a very low drive for finding people." In Rotherham at bar closing times, the streets are often crowded with drunken revellers. 11 , his former handler said.
[解析] 36-46 A canine cop took early 36) retirement after bosses at South Yorkshire Police noted his poor motivation - and a fondness for making friends with noisy drunkards, his former 37) handler said Monday. Buster, who spent six months as a police dog, has been 38) placed with a family in Sheffield, near this town in northern England, Police Constable David Stephenson said. "He has a lack of drive and 39) motivation when asked to do operational work," Stephen son told The Associated Press. "He's just a lovely pet." Two-year-old Buster 40) performed well at the start of his 14-week training program, but his work 41) gradually deteriorated and the problem 42) worsened once he started patrolling the streets, he said. 43) On one occasion, Buster walked straight past a suspected criminal hiding in the garden of a house late at night and went to the toilet. His handier couldn't believe what the dog was doing. 44) "l searched the garden myself and found the man. The dog had walked past the spot where I found him," Stephenson said. "You would have expected him to use his nose to locate him." 45) During a separate tracking operation, also in the early hours of the morning, Buster gave up while in mid-chase across a golf course. "He just stopped working," Stephenson said. "He just lay down and there was nothing we could do. He has got a very low drive for finding people." In Rotherham at bar closing times, the streets are often crowded with drunken revellers. 46) Buster was pleased when people came up to him and ate their food, instead of trying to stop potential trouble makers, his former handler said.
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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. All of us ought to be able to brace ourselves for the predictable challenges and set backs that crop up in our everyday life. If we 1 that life won't be perfect, we will be able to avoid that 2 to quit. But even if you are strong enough to persist the obstacle course of life and work, sometimes you will encounter an adverse event that will 3 knock you on your back. A quick look at the history will tell you that history is full of example of men and women who 4 greatness despite facing hurdles. Moses was a stutterer, yet he was 5 on to be the voice of God and led the ancient Hebrews to the Graceland. Abraham Lincoln overcame a difficult childhood, depression, the death of two sons, and 6 ridicule during the Civil War to become our greatest president ever. Hellen Keller made an 7 on the world despite being deaf, dumb, and blind from an early age. There are 8 examples. These were people who not only looked adversity in the face but learned 9 lessons about overcoming difficult circumstances and were able to move ahead. Bearing all these examples in our mind, we can come to terms with any possible difficulties and 10 on to embrace the final victories. A. impact I) valuable B. called J) constant C. completely K) accurate D. hold L) achieved E. dropped M) impulse F. expect N) miracle G. pulse O) relatively H) endless
Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions 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 Millions of U. S. college students will have to shoulder more of the cost of their education under federal rules imposed late last month through a bureaucratic adjustment requiring neither congressional approval nor public comment of any kind. The changes, only a slight alteration in the formula governing financial aid, are expected to diminish the government's contribution to higher education by hundreds of millions of dollars, starting in the autumn of 2004. But they will also have a ripple effect across almost every level of financial aid, shrinking the pool of students who qualify for federal awards, tightening access to billions of dollars in state and institutional grants, and heightening the reliance on loans to pay for college. How much more money this may require of students and their parents will vary widely, changing with each family's set of circumstances. Some families may be expected to pay an extra $100 or less each year, while others may owe well over $ 1,000 more. While many college administrators characterized the change as a backdoor way to cut education spending, without public discussion, the Department of Education said it was simply executing its responsibilities under federal law. Whether furnished by colleges, states or the federal government, the vast majority of the nation's $ 90 billion in financial aid is dictated by a single, intricate equation known as the federal need analysis, Its purpose is to decipher how much of a family's income is truly discretionary, and therefore fair game for covering college expenses. Much like the federal income tax, the formula allows families to deduct some of what they pay in state and local taxes. But, this year, the department significantly reduced that amount, in some cases cutting it in half. On paper, at least, that leaves families with more money left over to pay for college, even though state and local taxes have gone up over the last year, not down. In the 20042005 academic year, when the changes first take effect, parents who earn $50,000 a year may be expected to contribute $700 or so beyond what they are already paying, according to an independent analysis conducted by a consulting firm that helps universities set enrollment and aid. Those earning about $ 25,000 may owe only an extra $165 or less, while families earning $ 80,000 could be expected to pay an additional $1,100 or more.
1. The word "shoulder" (Line 1, Para. 1) most likely means" ______ ".
A.bear
B.lift
C.bare
D.accept
A B C D
A
属词义推断题。可以依据动宾搭配关系判定shoulder词义应为“承担”。
2. The rule changes are likely to.
A.provide $ 90 billion in financial aid
B.lower the amount of financial aid provided by the government
C.cost each family an average of $1,000 per year
D.have a ripple effect across federal income taxes
A B C D
B
属事实细节题。第一段指出，这些变化“将减少政府对高等教育数亿美元的投入。”
3. According to the article, some have criticized the changes because they.
4. The purpose of the federal needs analysis is to determine.
A.whether or not a family is below the poverty line
B.the proportion of not-necessary-expenses in a family's income
C.whether a family is on financial aid
D.how much family's should pay in state and local taxes
A B C D
B
属事实细节属。根据第三段信息，联邦需求分析的目的在于弄清一个家庭有多少收入是可以自由支配的。
5. Which of the following words best describes the tone of the article?
A.supportive
B.angry
C.indifferent
D.informative
A B C D
D
属态度推断题。作者只是客观地介绍一项新实施的法规，没有主观看法，所以文章口吻是说明性的。
Passage Two I was 13 when Benji came into our lives. With his deep brown eyes, floppy ears and cheerful disposition, he was my constant companion throughout my teenage years. We would play together in the garden, and take long walks over the hills behind the house and being a dog, he seemed to have a sympathy for my problems that went deeper than words could express. He was my best friend. Benji left us about 15 years ago for that great kennel in the sky. But recently I've been thinking about him a lot. Was he really conscious? Could any animal have consciousness like we do? Does it matter whether animals are conscious or not? For many, it is a matter of life and death. On the one hand, animal research has helped prevent some of the most pressing human diseases, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, "mad cow" disease, malaria, cystic fibrosis and emphysema. On the other hand, this research is performed largely on chimps, our closest nonhuman relatives, with whom we share 98.4% of our genetic material, and great apes, with whom we are similarly biologically close. Some people feel this connection is strong enough to warrant special treatment. An international group called the Great Ape Project is lobbying the United Nations to adopt a declaration on the rights of great apes modeled on the UN declaration On the Rights of Man. The group believes that apes are "conscious" and so deserve legal protection of their right to life and freedom from imprisonment and torture. If great apes were shown to have consciousness or something like our own, I would consider it among the scientific discoveries of the century. I would then agree with the Australian philosopher and founder of the animal rights movement, Peter Singer, that per forming medical experiments on chimps would be like experimenting on orphan children. That's a pretty chilling thought, and no amount of' human suffering saved could justify such an action. But before we close down the laboratories and stop searching for a vaccine against AIDS, we had better take a long hard look at the evidence for ape consciousness.
1. Why does the author bring up the example of Benji?
A.To show that animals have consciousness.
B.To raise the question of animal consciousness.
C.Because Benji was his best friend.
D.To illustrate the differences between dogs and chimps.
A B C D
B
属逻辑关系题。第一段为导人部分，目的在于通过提到自己的狗引出后文动物是否有意识的话题。
2. What most likely happened to Benji about 15 years ago?
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. If 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. For thousands of years comets had been a mystery to 67. ______ man. They travel across the sky very fast and have a bright 'tail' of burnt gas. The comet Tempel I has an 68. ______ orbit far outside the orbit of the furthest planet in our solar system, Pluto. It has had been there for 4.6 billion years, 69. ______ 133 million kilometres from Earth. Last week a little American spacecraft crash into Tempel 1. 70. ______ The spacecraft had a camera and it took a photograph of the comet every minute after it finally crashed into 71. ______ its surface. The space mission to Tempel 1 cost $ 335 million and was called Deep Impact. Spacecraft was 72. ______ travelling at 37,000 kilometres per hour when it hit the comet and the crash completely destroying the spacecraft. But before 73. ______ it hit the comet, the spacecraft took some amazingly photographs. 74. ______ The last one was a close up picture the spacecraft spent 75. ______ just 3 seconds time before it crashed into the comet. 76. ______
Part Ⅵ Short Answer Questions Direction: In this part there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the question or complete the statements with the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words). Are you desiring for a promotion, a better job title or just a change of pace? If so, think about what's missing from your present job. Is it too stressful, too challenging or too boring? Do you need something different? Slower paced, more exciting or more creative? Is it your boss or a member of your team that you can no longer work with? What would you like in your next employer or colleagues? If you made mistakes in your working relationships, learn from them and make sure it doesn't happen again. Before you move on, think about whether you are making the most of your present job. It may be the wrong job for you, but equally you may have become set in your ways or stopped being active, which has resulted in the work becoming dull and rewarding. If this is the case, is there anything you can do to remedy this? If not, learn the lessons so that your new job will be all that you want. Most jobs have a natural lifespan and time will come when you will have learnt all it has to offer. This often happens with a first or second job, but can strike at any time in your working life. One final tip - try to get another job before you leave your present one. It may sound obvious that many people decide that they can't bear their present job and desert it over night, leaving themselves cash poor and insecure. The old saying that it's easier to get a job when you have a job is completely true, so don't do it!
1. If you do not get well along with your former team, colleagues and boss, for your next step, you should
draw a lesson from them。
见第二段最后一句。这道题是有关工作关系的问题，所以定位到第二段“working relation ships”。题目中的“do not get well along with”也就等于文中“made mistakes”。
2. Before getting a new job, people should think about
whether you try your best in your present job。
见第三段第一句。make the most of是充分利用的意思，在文章中指对工作尽到最大努力。
3. If the present job is wrong for you, the lessons you should learn is that
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