Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure Directions:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
1. —All the streets are wet. —Yes, didn't you know? ______ for 20 minutes.
A.It's raining
B.It's been raining
C.It was raining
D.It had rained
A B C D
B
[考点] 本题考查动词时态的用法。 [解析] 根据句意:一地面全湿了。一是呀,你不知道吗?天一直在下雨有20分钟了。根据空格后的时间状语for 20 minutes“持续20分钟”,说明动词下雨的动作一直在持续,符合英语现在完成进行时态have been doing的用法。因此选项B正确。选项A是现在进行时,表示动作正在进行,但却不能和for+一段时间连用;选项C是过去进行时态,表示过去某个时间正在进行的动作;选项D是过去完成时态,均不符合英语语法时态规则的要求。
2. Here's your money—if I were you, I ______ it in the bank right now.
A.put
B.have put
C.would put
D.should have put
A B C D
C
[考点] 本题考查虚拟语气动词时态的用法。 [解析] 根据句意:如果我是你,我就立刻把钱存入银行。该句是与现在事实相反的非真实条件句,其规则是if从句用一般过去时,动词be用were,主句则用would+动词原形。因此正确答案应该是选项C。选项A的put是动词原形或过去式形式;选项B的have put是现在完成时的形式;选项D的should have put意思是“本应该…”,是对过去的事表示遗憾或责备。根据英语句法结构,选项A、选项B和选项D均不符合英语语法规则。
3. ______ in 1896, Thomson School is proud of its excellent reputation.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension Directions:There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the most appropriate answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. SEF YOU SOON AT BRANDON UNIVERSITY
PICK YOUR PROGRAM
Choose a program that interests you and make sure you review the courses needed for certain majors. You can learn more at BrandonU. ca/Future-Students/Programs where we provide detailed descriptions and career opportunities for each program. RECRUITMENT If you are not sure which program is right for you, please get in touch! FutureStudents@ BrandonU. ca Canadian Phone 204-727-9649, 204-727-9639, 204-727-8639 International Phone 1-204-727-7479
APPLY ONLINE
Visit BrandonU. ca/Future-Students to apply It's easy! After you've completed your application and paid the $67.50 application fee ($80.00 for American students, $110.00 for French students and $138.00 for international students from other countries), you'll need to mail us supporting documents like your high school or post-secondary transcripts, so keep those handy! ADMISSIONS What's the status of your application? It's easy to find out: 270-18th Street Brandon, Manitoba, Canada R7A 6A9 BrandonU. ca/Admissions Admissions@ BrandonU. ca
VISIT OUR UNIVERSITY
The best way to get a feel for BU is to experience it first-hand. Walk through our buildings, speak with a faculty member, eat lunch with some students, and explore the city of Brandon that surrounds the campus. STUDENT-FOR-A-DAY Experience life at BU as a Student-For-A-Day! Attend a first-year class in your chosen program, eat a delicious and nutritious lunch in Harvest Hall, and take a campus tour. You could also stay overnight in residence, and meet with an Academic Adviser. To find out more about this program or to register for a day-long experience, please visit BrandonU. ca/Tours, or contact Tours@BrandonU. ca or Openhouse@ BrandonU. ca.
1. Which number will you call outside Canada to know what program is right for you? ______
A.1-204-727-7479
B.204-727-8639
C.204-727-9639
D.204-727-9649
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为细节题。本题的问题是“你在加拿大以外的地方会打哪个号码去了解什么课程适合你?”根据原文第一小标题PICK YOUR PROGRAM中的最后一行International Phone 1-204-727-7479可以看出选项A为正确答案,其他三个选项均不符合题目要求。
2. How much do you have to pay for application fee if you are a student from Japan? ______
A.$67.50
B.$80.00
C.$110.00
D.$138.00
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为细节题。本题的问题是“如果你是一名日本学生,你需要支付多少申请费?”找到原文第二小标题APPLY ONLINE(在线申请)中的第三行and $138.00 for international students from other countries可以看出,选项A、选项B和选项C均不符合题意,选项D与文中所述意义相吻合,因此选项D为正确答案。
3. What will you contact if you want to know the status of your application? ______
A.Tours@BrandonU. ca
B.Openhouse@BrandonU. ca
C.Admissions@BrandonU. ca
D.FutureStudents@ BrandonU. ca
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题为细节题。本题的问题是“如果你想知道你的申请情况,你会联系什么?”根据原文第二小标题APPLY ONLINE中第7行What's the status of your application? It's easy to find out:中的最后一行可以看出,选项C符合题意,为正确答案。其他选项均与文中表述的联系邮箱不符,故排除。
4. Which web site do you visit for the day-long experience? ______
A.BrandonU. ca/Tours
B.BrandonU. ca/Admissions
C.BrandonU. ca/Future-Students
D.BrandonU. ca/Future-Students/Programs
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为细节题。本题的问题是“你要进行一整天的体验会访问哪个网站?”根据原文最后的STUDENT-FOR-A-DAY中倒数第二行的for a day-long experience, please visit BrandonU. ca/Tours, or contact Tours@Brandon. ca or Openhouse@ BrandonU. ca.可以看出,只有选项A符合题意。因此选项A为正确答案,其他选项均不符合题意。
ViktorFrankl, a famous Jewish psychiatrist (精神病医生), wrote his bestselling 1946 book Man's Search for Meaning in nine days about his experiences in Nazi concentration camps. Frankl concluded that the difference between those prisoners who had lived and those who had died came down to one thing: Meaning, an insight he came to early in life. In 1991, the Library of Congress listed Man's Search for Meaning as one of the lo most influential books in the United States. It has sold millions of copies worldwide, Now, over twenty years later, the book's ideas—its emphasis on meaning, the value of suffering, and responsibility to something greater than the self—seem to be at odds with our culture, which is more interested in the pursuit of individual happiness than in the search for meaning. "But happiness cannot be pursued. It follows. One must have a reason to be happy," Frankl wrote. According to Gallup, the happiness levels of Americans are at a four—year high. Gallup also reports that nearly 60% of all Americans today feel happy, without a lot of stress or worry. On the other hand, according to the Center for Disease Control, about 4 out of lo Americans have not discovered a satisfying life purpose. 40% either do not think their lives have a clear sense of purpose or are neutral about whether their lives have purpose. Nearly a quarter of Americans do not have a strong sense of what makes their lives meaningful. Research has shown that having purpose and meaning in life increases overall well-being and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, and decreases the chances of depression. On top of that, the single-minded pursuit of happiness is leaving people less happy, according to recent research.
5. According to Paragraph 1, we know that Viktor Frankl ______.
A.wrote his early life experience as a soldier
B.lost his hope of seeking the meaning of life
C.spent nine days in Nazi concentration camps
D.survived with the spiritual support of life meaning
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为推断题。题干是根据第1段,我们了解维克多·弗兰克尔什么。依照原文第1段内容和第2句中Frankl concluded that the difference between those prisoners who had lived and those who had died came down to one thing: Meaning, an insight he came to early in life.(弗兰克尔得出的结论是,那些曾经活着和死去的囚犯之间的区别归结为一个方面:即意义,而他很早就领悟到了这一点),因此对应选项D“在生命意义的精神支持下生存”符合题意。选项A“写了他早年当兵的生活经历”,选项B“失去了寻找生命意义的希望”文中未提,不符合语境;选项C“在纳粹集中营待了九天”虽文中提到了,但只是个客观事实,而不是了解本文和他的畅销书所表示的活着的意义。因此选项D为正确答案。
6. The book's ideas don't agree with American culture because Americans are more interested in. searching for ______.
A.happiness
B.meaning
C.suffering
D.stress
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为细节题。题干问题是“这本书的想法不符合美国文化,因为美国人对寻找什么更感兴趣。”根据原文第2段内容和第3行the book's ideas—its emphasis on meaning, the value of suffering, and responsibility to something greater than the self seem to be at odds with our culture, which is more interested in the pursuit of individual happiness than in the search for meaning.(这本书的理念强调意义,苦难的价值,以及比自我更伟大的事物的责任,似乎和我们对追求个人幸福更感兴趣的文化不一致。)可知选项A(幸福)符合文意,为正确答案。选项B(意义)、选项C(受难)和选项D(压力)都不符合题意。
7. The percentage of Americans who don't have a satisfying life purpose is ______.
A.25%
B.60%
C.40%
D.10%
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题为细节题。题干问题是“没有满意的生活目标的美国人占百分比的数字是多少”。根据原文第3段第3行according to the Center for Disease Control, about 4 out of 10 Americans have not discovered a satisfying life purpose.(根据疾病控制中心说,十个美国人中就有四个还没有发现一个令人满意的人生目标),可知选项C(40%)符合原意,因此选项C为正确答案。其他三个选项的百分比都不符合文中表示的意义。
8. Which of the following is the idea the author intends to convey? ______
A.Mental health is the most important factor in life.
B.Pursuit of happiness is the most important thing in life.
C.Physical health can be improved if you are happy.
D.Realizing the meaning of life is important to happiness.
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为推理题。题目是要求读者理解作者想要表达的想法。根据原文最后一段Research has shown that having purpose and meaning in life increases overall well-being and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, and decreases the chances of depression.(研究表明,生活中有目标和意义会增加整体的幸福和生活满意度,改善心理和身体健康,降低抑郁的几率。)可知选项D(认识生命的意义对幸福是很重要的)符合题意,为正确答案。选项A(心理健康是生活中最重要的因素),选项B(追求幸福是生活中最重要的事情)和选项C(如果你快乐,身体健康会得到改善)都不是作者想要表达的想法。
If you've ever lost your wallet (钱包), then you know that it's a very terrible experience. Most people keep a lot in their wallets. That's where they keep their driver's license, their credit cards, and all kinds of other important things. Of course, that's also where most of us keep our cash. We all need cash in our lives. However, something called digital currency is slowly replacing cash. A currency is a kind of money. Usually, we use currency when we talk about a country's money. For example, the UK is the pound, and the USA is the dollar. If something is digital, it only exists on a computer. So "digital currency" means money that only exists on computers. Lots of people have digital currency accounts. They use a credit card to change their real money into digital money, and then the money goes into the digital currency account. A lot of people wonder, "Why in the world should I change my real money into digital money?" This is a fair question, but there's a good answer. If you want to buy something online, then you usually have to use digital currency. For example, if you're in China and you want to buy something in Canada, then you'll have to pay with digital currency. Many people still don't trust digital currency. Some people think that if they can't hold their money in their hand, then it doesn't seem real. These people don't feel comfortable when they see numbers on a computer screen. The computer tells them that their money is safe, but these people don't feel safe. Another problem is security. There are hackers all over the world. A hacker is a person who steals computer information. If a hacker gets the password of your digital currency account, he or she can steal your money. You have to decide whether or not you trust this new invention.Just remember one thing: If you want to buy something online, then you probably won't have a choice. You'll have to use digital money.
9. The word "fair" (Para. 3) is closest in meaning to ______.
A.beautiful
B.equal
C.pleasant
D.reasonable
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为词义猜测题。题干问题是第3段第3行的fair在文中和哪一个选项的意思最接近。根据上下文Why in the world should I change my real money into digital money? This is a fair question,…(究竟为什么我要把我真正的钱变成数字钱币?这是个合理的问题)的意思,选项D(合理的)符合题意,是正确答案。选项A(漂亮的)、选项B(平等的)和选项C(令人愉快的)都不符合原文相应位置的词义,因此都不是正确选项。
10. Which of the following is probably a hacker according to the passage? ______
A.A person who uses a computer to steal things.
B.A person who composes computer programs.
C.A person who uses a computer to buy things.
D.A person who owns a lot of digital currency.
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为推断题。题干问题是根据这篇文章,选项中哪一个可能是黑客。根据原文第2段第3行说If something is digital, it only exists on a computer. So "digital currency" means money that only exists on computers.(如果某事物是数字的,它只存在于计算机上。因此,“数字货币”是指只存在于计算机上的货币。)和第四段最后两句话A hacker is a person who steals computer information. If a hacker gets the password of your digital currency account, he or she can steal your money.(黑客是窃取计算机信息的人。如果黑客得到了你的数字货币账户的密码,他或她就可以偷你的钱。)确定选项A(用计算机偷东西的人)最接近文意,所以答案为选项A。选项B(编写计算机程序的人)、选项C(用买东西的人)和选项D(拥有大量数字货币的人)都不是原文对黑客的定义,因此都不是正确选项。
11. How do those who don't trust digital currency think about money? ______
A.The money on a computer screen is safe.
B.The money in their hand is real.
C.Real money is worth more than digital money.
D.Real money and digital money are the same.
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题是细节题。题干问题是那些不信任数字货币的人是如何看待货币的。根据原文第4段开头说Many people still don't trust digital currency. Some people think that if they can't hold their money in their hand, then it doesn't seem real.(许多人仍然不信任数字货币。有些人认为,如果他们不能在手中持有他们的钱币,那么它似乎并不真实。)由此得知,选项B(他们手里的钱是真的)符合题意为正确答案。选项A(计算机屏幕上的钱是安全的)、选项C(真正的钱比数字钱更值钱)和选项D(真正的钱和数字钱是一样的)与文意不符。
12. What does the passage mainly talk about? ______
Zoos are hugely popular attractions for adults and children alike. But are they actually a good thing? Critics of zoos would argue that animals often suffer physically and mentally by being enclosed (封闭). Even the best artificial environments can't come close to matching the space and freedom that animals have in their natural environments. This enclosure causes many zoo animals to become stressed or mentally ill. Capturing animals in the wild also causes much suffering by splitting up families. Some zoos make animals behave unnaturally. For example, in some parks dolphins (海豚) are forced to perform tricks, who may die decades earlier than their wild relatives. And some even try to kill themselves. On the other hand, by bringing people and animals together, zoos have the potential to educate the public about conservation issues and inspire people to protect animals and their natural environments. Some zoos provide a safe environment for animals which have been mistreated by people, or pets which have been abandoned. Zoos also carry out important research into subjects like animal behavior and how to treat illnesses. One of the most important modern functions of zoos is supporting international breeding (繁殖) programmes, particularly for endangered species (种群). In the wild, some of the rarest species have difficulty in finding mates and breeding. A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed in secure environments. So, are zoos good for animals or not? Perhaps it all depends on how well individual zoos are managed, and the benefits of zoos can surely outweigh their harmful effects. However, it is understandable that many people believe imprisoning animals for any reason is simply wrong.
13. The expression "artificial environments" (Para. 2) is used in contrast to ______.
A.natural environments
B.some zoos
C.breeding programmes
D.modern functions
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为词语猜测题。题干是问第2段中的artificial environments与之相反的说法是什么。根据第2段的第2句话Even the best artificial environments can't come close to matching the space and freedom that animals have in their natural environments.(即使是最好的人工环境也不能接近于动物在自然环境中的空间和自由。)得知,选项A的natural environments(自然环境)与句中artificial environments(人工环境)正好相反,所以答案为选项A。选项B(一些动物园)、选项C(育种方案)和选项D(现代功能)均不符合题目要求的意思,因此都不是正确选项。
14. Why are dolphins mentioned in Paragraph 2? ______
A.They are ocean animals.
B.They are good at performing.
C.They are made to behave unnaturally in some parks.
D.They are supported by international breeding programmes.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题为推理判断题。题干是问为什么第2段提到海豚。根据第2段的第5行Some zoos make animals behave unnaturally. For example, in some parks dolphins are forced to perform tricks, who may die decades earlier than their wild relatives.(有些动物园让动物行为不自然。例如,在一些公园里,海豚被迫表演特技,它们可能比野生的同类早死几十年。)和前后意思得知,选项C(在一些公园里,它们的行为是不自然的)最接近,所以答案为选项C。选项A(他们是海洋动物)、选项B(它们善于表演)和选项D(它们得到国际繁殖方案的支持)都不是用海豚举例的原因。
15. According to the passage, international breeding programmes are particularly important to ______.
A.animals in zoos
B.split-up families
C.dolphins in parks
D.endangered species
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为细节题。题目问题是,据文章所说国际繁殖方案对选项中哪方面特别重要。根据文章第3段第5行中的One of the most important modern functions of zoos is supporting international breeding programmes, particularly for endangered species(动物园最重要的现代功能之一是支持国际繁殖计划,特别是濒危物种的繁殖计划),可知选项D(濒危物种)符合题意,为正确答案。选项A(动物园的动物)、选项B(分离家庭)和选项C(动物园的海豚)都不是对国际繁殖方案的重要依据。
16. What is the author's attitude towards zoos? ______
How many times, when finding yourself in a difficult situation, have you heard something like, "You just need to go somewhere, change your environment, and meet new people"? Upon hearing this, we think such advice can be annoying: going through hard times, you rather expect help, sympathy, or at least something more practical, rather than "You know, you should travel". However, the surprising truth is that this is probably one of the most useful and practical pieces of advice you can get. Of course, you cannot abandon everything and set off to go on a world trip. All of us have duties, responsibilities, debts, connections. However, the advice to travel does not necessarily imply something like departing to Nepal and living among monks (僧侣) for years. In fact, small but regular journeys are available almost to everyone, and the positive effects they can have on your mental condition and your ability to cope with difficulties are significant. When you are stressed, your thoughts obviously cannot be positive and optimistic (乐观的). So whether you want it or not, you will view your life situation from a rather pessimistic perspective (悲观的视角). However, when you board a plane and fly overseas, you almost immediately start to feel your problems fade. "Out of sight, out of mind," as the saying goes. Of course, I am not saying the easiest way to feel better is to escape from problems; I rather mean that taking a break and allowing yourself to breathe in some fresh air can give you a new perspective. Having a good rest is a necessary condition of any recovery, and your mind definitely needs rest from time to time . Speaking of new perspectives, when travelling, you will inevitably meet a lot of new people. Some of them will become friends of yours; some will remain strangers. Psychologists have known that perhaps the most honest and sincere communication often occurs between strangers; this is called "the companion effect". Use it to your advantage. Whether you need advice, help, or a person who would quietly listen to you as you share your hardships, there is no better opportunity to get all this from strangers while travelling. Travelling can not solve your problems but will help you recover from your mental wounds, get rid of the excessive stress, and give you the skills to deal with your hardships as you return home.
17. While in a difficult situation, people think the suggestion "You just need to go somewhere" ______.
A.annoying
B.surprising
C.practical
D.useful
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为细节题。题目问的是在困难的情况下,人们认为“你只需要去某个地方”的建议如何。根据原文第一段when finding yourself in a difficult situation, have you heard something like, "You just need to go somewhere, change your environment, and meet new people"? Upon hearing this, we think such advice can be annoying:(当你发现自己身处困境时,你是否听到过这样的话:“你只需要去某个地方,改变你的环境,结识新朋友”?听到这些,我们觉得这样的建议很烦人)得知,选项A(讨厌的;恼人的)为正确选项。选项B(令人惊讶的)、选项C(实际的)和选项D(有用的)虽在该段都提到了,但都不是文中所表示听到建议的感受,故排除。
18. What does the advice to travel really mean in this passage? ______
A.Finding a temple and living with the monks.
B.Giving up your duties and departing to Nepal.
C.Starting a small journey and getting yourself refreshed.
D.Forgetting everything and starting a trip around the world.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题为细节题。题目问的是在这篇文章中,建议旅行的真正意义是什么。根据原文第二段内容和第4句In fact, small but regular journeys are available almost to everyone, and the positive effects they can have on your mental condition and your ability to cope with difficulties are significant.(事实上,几乎所有人都可以进行小规模但有规律的旅行,而且这些旅行对你的精神状况和应对困难的能力产生的积极影响是显著的)可知,选项C(开始一段小小的旅程,让自己重新振作起来)与文意相符,故选项C为正确答案。选项A(找到一个寺庙和僧侣住在一起)和选项B(放弃你的职责,前往尼泊尔)虽文中有提到,但他们不是建议旅行的真正意义。选项D(忘掉一切,开始环游世界的旅行)也不符合文意。
19. What does the word "it" (Para. 4) refer to? ______
A.A trip.
B.The communication.
C.A new perspective.
D.The companion effect.
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为指代(词义)题。题目问的是第四段的it指什么。根据原文第四段第3句和第4句内容Psychologists have known that perhaps the most honest and sincere communication often occurs between strangers, this is called "the companion effect". Use it to your advantage.(心理学家已经知道,也许最诚实和真诚的交流经常发生在陌生人之间,这被称为“同伴效应”。好好利用它。)得知,选项D(同伴效应)符合题意,因此选项D为正确答案。选项A(旅行)、选项B(交流)和选项C(新的视角)都不是it指代的词意。
20. What is the probable title for this passage? ______
A.Sincere Communication Is a Way Out of Problems
B.Travelling Offers New Perspectives in Life Situation
C.Going Through Hard Times Needs Help and Sympathy
D.Travelling Is the Best Way to Escape from Problems
Part Ⅲ Cloze Directions:There is a passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then choose the most appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. One of the first things I did when I moved to my new city was to rent a bike. Why? Seeing a city by bike is 1 for settling in and learning your way around. 2 . I soon discovered plenty more benefits to cycling, even after finding my feet in my new home. A bike means that fewer places, 3 in a small city like the one where I live, seem far away. For example, cycling to work 4 me half the time that it would to walk—excellent for someone who 5 an extra few minutes in bed! Riding a bike also means you're not restricted by bus 6 . For example, I planned to go to a concert on the other side of town. While my cyclist friend and I simply 7 a map, our friends without bikes had to deal with the complicated bus system. Of course, there are obvious health benefits of cycling—a bit of extra movement as part of your daily routine can help you keep 8 and healthy. Cycling on my way to work also makes me feel more energetic in the mornings. More importantly, cycling also helps to 9 your carbon footprint. While cars pollute the environment, bikes are carbon-neutral. Furthermore, thanks to being petrol-free, bikes are cheaper to run, buy and fix than cars. Even if you don't own a car, a bike can pay for itself when 10 to the price of bus tickets.
1.
A.fair
B.healthy
C.ideal
D.easy
A B C D
C
[考点] 本题从语篇层面考查形容词辨析。 [解析] 首先分析上下文One of the first things I did when I moved to my new city was to rent a bike.(当我搬到我的新城市时,我做的第一件事就是租一辆自行车)和Seeing a city by bike is ______ for settling in and learning your way around.(骑自行车看一座城市是一种适应和学习的(理想)方式)得知,选项C(理想的)符合题意,故正确答案为C。选项A的意思是“公平的”,选项B的意思是“健康的”,选项D的意思是“容易的”,均不符合句意。
2.
A.Therefore
B.However
C.Anyway
D.Somehow
A B C D
B
[考点] 本题从句子层面考查副词辨析。 [解析] 首先根据上文得知骑车是一种了解新城市的理想方式。下文说I soon discovered plenty more benefits to cycling(我很快发现骑自行车还有很多好处),可知这里应该是表示转折的副词。选项A的意思是“因此”,表示结果;选项B的意思是“然而”,表示转折;选项C的意思是“无论如何”,用于对刚讲过的话另加一个附注;选项D的意思是“以某种方式;出于某种原因”。根据句意,选项B符合题意,故为正确答案。
3.
A.often
B.basically
C.namely
D.especially
A B C D
D
[考点] 本题从句子层面考查副词辨析。 [解析] 根据上下文内容A bike means that fewer places, especially in a small city like the one where I live(骑自行车意味着更少的地方,特别是在我住的那个小城市里),分析得知,选项D意为“尤其;特别”,符合句意,故为正确答案。选项A意为“经常”,B意为“根本上说”,选项C意为“即;也就是”,均不符合句意。
[考点] 本题从句子层面考查动词辨析。 [解析] 根据最后一句Even if you don't own a car, a bike can pay for itself when compared to the price of bus tickets句意“即使你没有小汽车,比起公交车买票来说,自行车本身就能为你买单。”可以判断空格处需要词意“比较”符合句意。选项A意为“供应”;选项B意为“比较”,常用词组compared to(相比);选项C意为“增加”;选项D意为“给与”。根据句意,选项B为正确答案。
Part Ⅳ Word Forms Directions:There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. You should fill in each blank with the proper form, of the word given in the brackets. Write the word in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. The soldier died for saving the child, so his ______(die) is heavier than Mount Tai.
Part Ⅴ Translation—English into Chinese Directions:This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. There are 5 sentences in this part. Write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. Nowhere else in the world can you find more attractive scenery than in Switzerland.
在世界上的任何其它地方你都找不到比瑞士更迷人的风景。
[解析] 本题关键是理解否定词位于句首的部分倒装语序用来表示强调的句子。首先注意以意群翻译Nowhere else in the world“世界任何其它地方都不”,其次是can you find“能找到”接下来比较状语than in Switzerland“比瑞士”,最后是比较级more attractive scenery.“更迷人的风景”。
2. Although she looks very young, she is twice as old as my twenty-year-old sister.
虽然她看上去年轻,但是她的年龄比我二十岁的妹妹大一倍。
[解析] 本题关键是让步状语从句和倍数表示法的翻译。先要理解Although she looks very young“虽然……,但是”的含义,此外主句中twice as old as“大一倍”的正确翻译。
3. He suggested my attending the lecture on computer science given by the visiting professor.
他建议我去听那位来访教授作的计算机科学的讲座。
[解析] 本题首先需要注意分析句子结构,看出过去分词短语given by the visiting professor“来访教授作的”和介词短语on computer science“关于计算机科学的”分别做后置定语修饰“讲座”。因此翻译中文时,应将定语翻译在所修饰的名词前。
4. It is because she is very devoted to her students that she is respected by them.
5. Had the weather been good, the children could have gone out for a walk.
如果天气好的话,孩子们本来是可以出去散步的。
[解析] 本题是考查学生对非真实条件句的理解。根据从句Had the weather been good可以看出是省略if的倒装结构。关键是要先翻译出“如果……”的条件句来,其次翻译主句时应注意谓语动词的时态could have gone for a walk“本来能够外出散步”的正确理解。
Part Ⅵ Writing
1. Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter. You can refer to the following information in Chinese. You should write about 100 words on the Answer Sheet. 假设你是黄海大学学生李明。你刚刚购买了一辆山地车,想邀请你在中国留学的朋友Peter周末一起骑自行车出游,给他写一封信,内容包括: (1)周六出游是否可以; (2)最好到乡下去和去那里的原因; (3)建议对方带上所需的食物。
[范文]
Huanghai University March 24, 2018
Dear Peter, I've just bought a mountain bike, so shall we go out for a ride together this weekend? I suggest going on Saturday. How about you? Can you spare some time? It must be of much fun to ride off-road. How about going to the countryside? We can enjoy the fantastic scenery and the fresh air. I really hope we can spend all day out riding. If so, do you think we should take some food with us? How nice it is to enjoy delicious food in the beautiful countryside! I am looking forward to your early reply.