1. Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: The Importance of Staying Health You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state the reason(s) why you think staying healthy is very important. In the second, support your view with one or two examples. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be rewarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to following the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
The Importance to Staying Health Health is the most important thing in our life. Without being healthy, we human beings can do nothing. Health is the basis of work, of study and of success. Staying health makes us energetic. We need energy to do work every day. If we're in poor health, we're not able to devote ourselves to our work. We just feel sleepy or weak or dizzy all day long. We only want to sit there, doing nothing. Staying health helps us keep our body strong and minds fresh. As long as we're healthy, we can be creative, imaginative and inspired. If we keep healthy, we're more likely to achieve success. Many people who are in poor health have to see the doctor from time to time. Therefore, they're not able to focus their mind on their work or study. As a result, they're unlikely to succeed. In a word, staying health is crucial to our life, and to all the people. Everyone should pay great attention to his own health.
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING
1. Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50~60 words based on the following situation: You failed to meet your former classmate, Mark, yesterday. Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting. You should also suggest the time for the requested meeting. Marks will be rewarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.
May 19, 2003 Dear Mark: I'm very sorry for failing to meet you yesterday. You know, I was tied up all day so that I wasn't able to keep my promise. I really hope that you can forgive me. I think we'd better make another appointment? I suggest that we meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Please let me know if it is OK. Hope we can meet soon. Sincerely yours, Aileen
PART Ⅱ DICTATION
1. Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO.
[解析] Family and Youth Services Currently, there is a gap in the information a teacher receives about teaching students with certain needs. For instance, teachers are told that if a student says that he is going to commit suicide, it must be reported to the counselor or principal of the school. But, what if the teacher only suspects that the student might kill himself? What are the teacher's responsibilities? In many instances, the teacher needs to report the suspected problem to the school counselor or principal and that person is responsible for contacting child services. A national law requires that a child under 18 be reported if it is even suspected that the child is in danger of being hurt, hurting itself, or hurting others. Anyone entrusted with a child or teen's care has certain legal responsibilities. Family and Youth Services always has a 24-hour child abuse hotline that any suspected problems can be reported to.
PART Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSION In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.
SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
[解析] I need to do some textual criticism before I can send the manuscript back to0 the author.
[题解] 本句应根据提问,注意讲话人的意图及其用词。
2. Dr. Burton wishes to
A.keep the dress.
B.sell the dress.
C.give the dress.
D.replace the dress.
A B C D
A
[解析] Dr. Burton would rather his wife did not give away the costly dress but she will anyway.
[题解] would rather... did not... “宁愿……不……”。本句根据问题,应注意语态和省略结构的用法。
3. Where did the speaker think they were supposed to meet?
A.At the reception desk.
B.In the lobby.
C.At the gate.
D.At the hotel.
A B C D
A
[解析] I'm sorry I'm late. But I was waiting for you at the reception desk near the gate. It's lucky I thought that you could be here in the lobby.
[题解] 本句应根据提问,注意时态的变化。
4. When did Sonja move to Chicago?
A.Three days ago.
B.Three weeks ago.
C.Three months ago.
D.Three years ago.
A B C D
D
[解析] Sonja moved to Chicago about three years ago, because Darlington got a job three months ago, They rent a small flat and they have been looking for a house for three weeks.
[题解] 本句应根据提问,注意数量词的运用。
5. How many questions in all did the speaker have to answer?
A.Four.
B.Five.
C.Six.
D.Ten.
A B C D
D
[解析] During the interview, I didn't know how to answer the last four questions properly but I think I did well with the first Six.
[题解] 本句应注意数量词的运用和词组do with,“处理;对付”。
6. What is the speaker probably doing?
A.Compiling a dictionary.
B.Writing a set of books.
C.Offering some great help.
D.Working for what they need.
A B C D
A
[解析] What we need here is a set of books that call be of great help to the compilation of the dictionary we are working on.
[题解] 本句应根据提问,注意意思和问组的搭配:compile a dictionary,“编撰字典”。
7. What does the speaker say?
A.He earned as much as he does now.
B.He earns as much as he did before.
C.He earns much more than before.
D.He earns much less than before.
A B C D
C
[解析] Ferral has changed his job, and now he earns twice as much as he did before.
[题解] 本句根据问题,应注意比较句式:twice as much as,“是……的两倍;多一倍”。
8. What happened to the passengers?
A.They flew out of the train.
B.They were flown out from the train.
C.They were thrown out from the train.
D.They climbed out of the train.
A B C D
C
[解析] When the train clashed, many passengers wore flung out onto the lines.
[题解] 本句应注意被动语态和词组:fling out,“扔出去”。
SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
1. The conversation most probably takes place between
A.a host and a guest.
B.a doctor and a patient.
C.a hotel clerk and a guest.
D.two colleagues.
A B C D
D
[解析] W: Good morning. Did you go to the concert last night? M: Yes, it was great. What about you? W: Oh, I thought it wonderful, though I missed the first part. M: Why, it's a pity. Next time, Jet's go together.
[解析] M: I've got a letter from my friend, John you know, it is so badly written that I can hardly make out what he's trying to say. W: Maybe you should give him a reply to find out what's the matter?
[题解] 对话是关于这次John的来信难以辨读理解,但这不是他一贯的做法。所以,他可能是发生了什么事,或者他有什么心事。问组have something on one's mind:某人有心事;某人担心什么。比较词组have something in one's mind:某人有想法;某人在想什么。
3. What does the man mean?
A.It would be best to drop both.
B.Steve's part-time jobs are the best for him.
C.Steve is really working too hard.
D.Steve's decision may be a good one.
A B C D
D
[解析] W: Steve has taken two part-time jobs but he's decided to drop one of them at the end of this month. M: That may be for the best.
[题解] 对话是关于Steve兼职的事情。That may be for the best:可能这样最好。
4. What are they talking about Moane?
A.Moane will at least study three more years.
B.Moane began his Ph. D. studies less than three years ago.
C.Moane has studied at least for three years. D. Moane has already begun his Ph.
D.long before.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: How long has Moane been studying for his Ph. D.? Three years? W: At least that long.
Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.
[解析] 18-19 European leaders, trying to end their bitter dispute over Iraq, warned Saddam Hussein on Monday he faces a "last chance" to disarm, but gave no deadline and said U.N. weapons inspectors must have more time to finish their work. The statement came at the end of a European Union emergency summit on the crisis with Baghdad. Diplomats insisted they had healed the rift (裂口;空隙;分歧) over U.S. calls for military action. But significant divisions remained, with some states saying the United Nations could still disarm Iraq peacefully. "War is not inevitable. Force should be used only as a last resort. It is for the Iraqi regime to end this crisis by complying fully with the demands of the Security Council," the 15 nations said in the joint declaration. That was seen as a setback for Germany, which has opposed war under any circumstances.
[题解] 新闻的第一句话就是European leaders, trying to end their bitter dispute over Iraq, warned Saddam Hussein on Monday。一般新闻的第一句话总是包括了最重要的信息,所以要注意听清。
2. What is the attitude of Germany towards the crisis with Baghdad?
A.Insisting on the peaceful solution of the crisis.
B.Believing that war is inevitable.
C.Opposing war under any circumstances.
D.Declaring U.S. military action is unnecessary.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题是关于德国的态度,因此要注意听清关于德国的部分:That was seen as a setback for Germany, which has opposed war under any circumstances。说明德国的立场是反对在任何情况下的战争。
Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.
1. A new mobile phone launched by German technology conglomerate Siemens is
A.equipped with a camera.
B.linked with a computer.
C.introduced with a fashion.
D.shown as a new brand.
A B C D
A
[解析] 20-21 German technology conglomerate Siemens said on Tuesday it was launching a new mobile phone handset with a video camera and a full set of handheld computer applications. It also showed a new massmarket phone called A55 that will be introduced in addition to a range of fashion phones it unveiled last week, to help kickstart the slow-growing handset market. "Why do you have several shoes or handbags? We want to drive multiple phone ownership and create additional demand. Our aim is to make people view mobile phones as they view sunglasses, bags or watches," Rudi Lamprecht, who runs Siemens's mobile handset unit, told a news conference here at 3GSM, a mobile trade show.
[题解] 根据提问,新闻开头就说明了手机配有摄像机和电脑操作系统:German technology conglomerate Siemens said on Tuesday it was launching a new mobile phone handset with a video camera and a full set of handheld computer applications.
2. German technology conglomerate Siemens showed its new mobile phones
A.at a news conference.
B.at a mobile trade show.
C.at a mobile handset unit.
D.at a mass market.
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题是细节题。西门子在手机交易展上推出多款新手机:Rudi Lamprecht, who runs Siemens's mobile handset unit, told a news conference here at 3GSM, a mobile trade show.
Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.
1. How many old people have been examined for the research?
A.815.
B.855.
C.831.
D.865.
A B C D
A
[解析] 22-23 Doctors in Chicago said on Monday they reached their conclusions on the fat question after examining 815 people aged 65 and older who did not have Alzheimer's at the start of a nearly four-year study. Those in the study were asked to recall their dietary habits during a more than two-year period before the study began. At the end of the study the researchers found that 131 people had developed Alzheimer's, the debilitating disease that leads to memory loss and eventual physical incapacity. People who consumed the most saturated fat — the kind of fat that comes from meat, poultry, dairy products and palm or coconut oils — had 2.3 times the risk of developing Alzheimer's compared with those who consumed the lowest amount of saturated fats, the researchers said.
[题解] 本题是细节题。They reached their conclusions on the fat question after examining 815 people aged 65 and older.
2. What kind of people is more likely to develop, or suffer from, Alzheimer's?
A.People who are older than 65.
B.People who are physically weak.
C.People who consume saturated fat.
D.People who consume ordinary oil.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题是细节题。只要听清相关的表述:People who consumed the most saturated fat had 2.3 times the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.
1. According to the news, the American space shuttle Columbia failed
A.on Jan. 3rd.
B.on Feb. 1st.
C.on Mar. 4th.
D.on Jan. 2nd.
A B C D
B
[解析] 24-25 NASA officials say, on Wednesday, one of three sensors (传感器) on Columbia's left-hand landing gear possibly indicated the device had begun to deploy (展开;配置) 30 seconds before all contact was lost with the shuttle. The new information surfaced as NASA officials were working on the latest version of the timeline covering exactly what happened before Columbia and its crew was lost on Feb. 1. Previous timelines released by NASA and showed a number of sensors in and around the left wing were failing off or indicating a heating trend beginning eight minutes before the contact was lost.
[题解] 本题是考日期,因此注意听清新闻里提到的日期:Columbia and its crew was lost on Feb.1.
2. The difference between the two versions of the timeline by NASA is
A.30 seconds.
B.5 minutes and 30 seconds.
C.7 minutes and 30 seconds.
D.3 minutes and 30 seconds.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题是推理题。先要听清新闻里有关NASA两次调查结果的报道:最近公布的一次时间是 30秒:30 seconds before all contact was lost with the shuttle。而前一次公布的数据是8分钟: eight minutes before the contact was lost。因此,两个数据之差是7分20秒。
PART Ⅳ CLOZE Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet. Are you thinking about trying out a political career but your 1 are a little low for a presidential bid? You have until March 4th to gather 200 signatures to 2 for a school board seat in one of the 32 Community School Board Districts within the New York City Public School System. Community school board members provide New York City 3 with an opportunity to play a direct role in the governance of the city schools in their neighborhood, both by running for office and by 4 in the elections. The board's most important responsibility is to select a superintendent to administer the 5 schools. The school boards 6 establish the educational policy of the district, promote the achievement of educational standards and objectives, approve changes in zoning patterns of schools, and evaluate the superintendent. School boards serve as 7 between the community and the district's professional staff. Registered voters can run for a seat on the board of the school district 8 they live, regardless of whether or not they have a child in a city public school. Parents or guardians who are not registered voters but 9 are at least 18 years old and have children attending a community school board schools 10 register as a "parent voter" to both vote and run for a seat in the school district in which their child attends school or in the 11 in which they live. All candidates must be New York City residents for at least 90 days 12 to the elections and are required to submit a nominating petition with at least 200 valid signatures of people registered to vote and 13 to vote in the school district in which the candidate is running. New York City Public School employees and people who hold any other elective 14 or any elective or appointed party position are 15 from serving as community school board members.
PART Ⅴ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
1. ______ they can change their sales strategies, tile future for their company will be indeed bleak.
24. His excellent marks have entitled him ______ several scholarships at the same time at school.
A.in
B.to
C.at
D.on
A B C D
B
[解析] 词组entitle... to... 使……具有资格,拥有权利或者享有……。
25. After several days of isolation on the deserted island, the sailor began to ______ of ever getting back home.
A.disappoint
B.displace
C.depress
D.despair
A B C D
D
[解析] 词组despair of的意思是对……感到绝望了。
PART Ⅵ READING COMPREHENSION
SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.
TEXT A
James Joyce's Ulysses
In 1918, James Joyce's novel Ulysses was published in installments by a small Greenwich Village magazine, The Little Review. The novel, which uses stream-of-consciousness storylines to compress universal concerns into a single day in the life of three characters in 1904 Dublin, immediately came under the eye of the New York Anti-Vice Society because of its frank sexual content. The publishers were tried under obscenity provisions in the U. S. Postal Code in 1920 and were found guilty, fined, and ordered to cease publication. Ulysses' banned status and publicity from the trial, however, generated widespread interest among some writers and readers. In 1922, an American bookseller in Paris, Shakespeare Co. , published the first edition, which sold out instantly. Joyce found champions in poets Ezra Pound and T. S. Eliot and novelist Ernest Hemingway. He was hailed by some even as the greatest modem writer of English prose. The book was routinely smuggled in to both the United States and Great Britain, where it was also banned. Random House waged a four-year legal battle to publish Ulysses in the United States and won its landmark case in 1934. Four years later, the book was published in England. By the end of the 20th century, Ulysses is taught in colleges and universities around the world. Scholars admire its audacity and poetical vision. Readers love its playful humor and humanity. Some critics consider its publication the signal event in the emergence of the modern novel. In 1998, a board of distinguished writers convened by Random House's Modem Library series selects Ulysses as the best novel of the century.
1. James Joyce's Ulysses was banned because of its
A.stream-of-consciousness storylines.
B.compression of universal concerns.
C.certain obscene descriptions of life.
D.being fined and ordered to cease publication.
A B C D
C
[解析] 根据本义中,最佳的答案是第一段中的because of its frank sexual content,但是选项里没有,只有意义最接近的选项C。
2. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
A.Ezra Pound defended and supported the book together with others.
B.T.S. Eliot helped to sell out the first edition of the books instantly.
C.Ernest Hemingway generated widespread interest in his novel.
D.James Joyce found Pound, Eliot and Hemingway were great writers.
A B C D
A
[解析] 根据问题和原文的有关句子Joyce found champions in poets Ezra Pound and T. S. Eliot and novelist Ernest Hemingway.说明他的小说得到了他们几位的支持和捍卫。这里的固定表达法find... in sb:发现某人(是/具有)……。例如:We find a pianist in John.我们发现约翰具有钢琴家的潜质。He always finds a champion in his mother whenever his father scolds him.不管什么时候他父亲骂他,他发现他妈妈总是护着他。
3. We can derive from this passage a conclusion that James Joyce's Ulysses
A.is taught in colleges and universities all over the world.
B.is admired only in colleges and universities around the world.
C.is unanimously acclaimed by scholars and readers as the best.
D.is routinely smuggled into the U.S. and Britain, where it is banned.
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题是推理题。根据提问,只能选A。选项c不符合原文,文中说到过的专家和读者赞美的是小说的与众不同之处。Scholars admire its audacity and poetical vision.Readers love its playful humor and humanity.
TEXT B
Ageism
American society has been described as maintaining a stereotypic and often negative perception of older adults. This negative and/or stereotypic perception of aging and aged individuals is readily apparent in such areas as language, media, and humor. For example, such commonly used phrases as "over the hill" and "don't be an old fuddy-duddy" denote old age as a period of impotency and incompetency. The term used to describe this stereotypic and often negative bias against older adults is ageism. Ageism can be defined as "any action, or institutional structure which subordinates a person or group because of age or any assignment of roles in society purely on the basis of age". As an "ism", ageism reflects a prejudice in society against older adults. Ageism, however, is different from other "isms" (sexism, racism etc.), for primarily two reasons. First, age classification is not static. An individual's age classification changes as one progresses through the life cycle. Thus, age classification is characterized by continual change, while the other classification systems traditionally used by society such as race and gender remain constant. Second, no one is exempt from at some point achieving the stares of old, and therefore, unless they die at an early age, experiencing ageism. The later is an important distinction as ageism can thus affect the individual on two levels. First, the individual may be ageist with respect to others. That is s/he may stereotype other people on the basis of age. Second, the individual may be ageist with respect to self. Thus, ageist attitudes may affect the self concept. Much research has been conducted concerning ageism. However, the empirical evidence is inconclusive. Some research demonstrates the existence of ageist attitudes and other research does not. This discrepancy is most likely the result of methodological differences and, in particular, methodological errors. A brief discussion of the major methodological errors or problems found in ageism research may be helpful in clarifying this point.
1. What is the exact meaning of ageism, according to the passage?
A.A negative period of impotency and incompetency.
B.A negative and/or stereotypic perception of older adults.
C.A definition of stereotypic and often negative attitudes.
D.A denotation against the negative bias of older adults.
A B C D
B
[解析] 按照本文的第一段Ageism是The term used to describe this stereotypic and often negative bias against older adults或者一种negative and/or stereotypic perception of aging and aged individuals。
2. Ageism is different from other "isms", because of all the following reasons EXCEPT that
A.it is based upon the constant age classification.
B.the concept of agedness is changing gradually.
C.one is experiencing the aging process oneself.
D.age classification remains the same for many years.
A B C D
D
[解析] 按照第三段Ageism与其他-ism不同有两个方面的原因。其中第一个原因是age classification is not static。
3. Then what affects the individual view on ageism in American society?
A.A perception of any action, or institutional structure.
B.Age or any assignment of roles in society purely based on age.
C.Respect to others maintained to stereotype other people.
D.Respect to self maintained to affect one's self concept.
A B C D
B
[解析] 按照第三段Ageism与其他-ism不同有两个方面的原因。其中第一个原因是An individual's age classification changes as one progresses through the life cycle. Thus, age classification is characterized by continual change。
4. What conclusion can be drawn from the last paragraph of the passage about researches conducted concerning ageism?
A.The author is trying to make something clear about their differences.
B.The author is demonstrating some of the differences between them.
C.The author is discussing the result of different methodologies employed.
D.The author is trying to make some conclusive researches by himself.
A B C D
A
[解析] 按照第四段A brief discussion of the major methodological errors or problems found in ageism research may be helpful in clarifying this point.
TEXT C
Deficit, Debt, and Entitlements
Well it's the group of people born between 1961 and 1981. It seems we have come to be called Xers simply because we represent something negative to our elders. We may be the one thing that all of the generations who currently precede us have in common. That is -- the ability to speak assuredly about our shortcomings. Of course, they overlook the fact that we are their responsibility, or actually their fault, our generation will be called upon to look after our parents knowing that they failed to look after us. Intergenerational justice failed somewhere along the way and it will be our task to either rectify it or make it worse. We are a group of individuals who grew up with no one at home after school. It appears we have little hope for the future. Almost no jobs, no homes, and basically no money are expected of us. These bleak prospects, along with the fact that we will be forced to support the largest amount of senior citizens ever, do not provide much hope. Some believe that these blockades will be too much for us to handle and we will for the most part fail at life, but many see our individualism and resourcefulness that have been built up through our childhoods as our saviors. We will soon discover who is right and who is wrong.
In 1948, a family of four earning the median income would have paid no income tax and a mere one percent to social security. By 1955, income tax and Social Security would require nine percent, and by 1990 the combined tax burden was 25 to 28 percent. —Boiling Point The question whether one generation has the right to bind another by a deficit it imposes is a question of such consequence as to place it among the fundamental principles of our government. We should consider ourselves unauthorized to saddle posterity with our debts and morally bound to pay for them ourselves. —Thomas Jefferson
It is extremely vital for everyone in our country to have a general understanding of the deficit, debt, and entitlement problems in the United States. Whether you are a member of Generation X, the Baby Boomers, the Silent Generation, or the Millennium Generation, the economical problems facing this country are going to play a role in your life. The kind of role it is going to play depends on which generation you belong to. Attention Generation X—We are getting screwed! The generations preceding us, your parents, are about to pass down to us the biggest debt in the history of America. This means we may be the first generation to experience a poorer living standard than our parents. This means we are taking on a serious burden that we had nothing to do with. This means, as a serving generation, we need to learn about our economical problems and demand action.
1. When the author talks about generations in the first paragraph, he seems to
A.be speaking very highly of his own Generation.
B.be sympathetic with his own generation.
C.criticise his own generation for its shortcomings.
D.believe his previous generations share one thing.
A B C D
D
[解析] 根据提问,本题是判断题。应考虑本文的作者可能会说哪一句话。We may be the one thing that all of the generations who currently precede us have in common.That is—the ability to speak assuredly about our shortcomings.他是为他的一代人辩护而不是选项B所说的表示同情。
2. The author is talking about
A.intergenerational justice.
B.unfair rectification.
C.individual prospects.
D.economic problems.
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题是主旨题。第一段里有Intergenerational justice failed somewhere along the way and it will be our task to either rectify it or make it worse。然后,作者在最后两段又直接提到We are getting screwed! The generations preceding us, your parents, are about to pass down to us the biggest debt in the history。还有最后一段里,作者说:This means we are taking on a serious burden that we had nothing to do with。选项B错了,因为文章没有说矫枉纠正是不公正的。选项D不对。显然文章不是在谈论经济问题,而是上代传下来的债务由谁来承担的问题。
3. The author quotes Thomas Jefferson in order to
A.prove the Millennium Generation is hopeful.
B.prove the Silent Generation is perfect.
C.prove Generation X is to be justified.
D.prove the Baby Boomers are faultless.
A B C D
C
[解析] 根据提问,仔细阅读引语。引语的目的为了证明上一代的债务不应由下一代来承担。
4. Generation X
A.will experience a poorer living standard soon.
B.is experiencing a poorer living standard now.
C.may experience a poorer living standard.
D.may not experience a poorer living standard.
A B C D
B
[解析] 根据提问,可以找到相关的段落。在最后一段里,作者说This means we may be the first generation to experience a poorer living standard than our parents。据此推理,他们正在过着比较贫穷的生活,而且可能是第一代生活水准低于前一代的人。
TEXT D
Who Decides?
Whether you are a tarried parent fighting with a 14-year-old about an objectionable video or a member of the Supreme Court assessing nuanced arguments about obscenity, the task of deciding what someone else can or cannot see, read, or listen to, is always challenging. Although few of us make cultural decisions for a large number of people in our daily lives—as librarians or television programmers do—most of us at least occasionally must wear the censor's hat. There is always something at stake in such decisions, and they can only become more frequent in our media-saturated era. Consider this scenario: You are in your living room watching a rented video with your 14-year-old son. A scene you are unprepared for unfolds in the film, containing material that makes you uncomfortable enough that you do not wish your child to see it. So who has made decisions that allow the display of this video? The Child — Requested this film rather than another on your visit to the video store. The Parent — Consented to renting it for family viewing. The Video Store Clerk — who rents the film without comment, knowing that his 14-year-old brother loved the film, but that some parents have already complained about it. The Newspaper Movie Reviewer — who watches films for a living, and found this one good, but makes a point of not flagging potentially offensive content in films. Instead she declines to review films which she finds truly objectionable so as to not give them more publicity. The Marketers of the Film — who selected the public images to represent and sell the film both in movie theaters and in video and highlighted the scene in question in a trailer the 14-year-old, but not you, his parent, saw. The Distributor of the Film — who based the decision to carry this film based on its potential profitability alone. The Motion Picture Association of America — which has rated the film "R" in accordance with content guidelines, which subject to debate, provide some information for all involved. The Creative Team for the Film — writers, actors, designers, directors, etc., who argued ferociously about the scene in question, which was first proposed by the director. Because of this controversy, it was shot in three radically different ways and heavily edited as well. The Novelist — who wrote the original story on which the film was based. The scene in question does not appear in the novel at all, and when she sees the film, she considers it unnecessary, but entirely unobjectionable. These decision-makers work in the larger context of the protection of artistic expression in the First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. But this protection is not absolute. Law enforcement agencies, courts, and legislatures all have a role to play in regulating the objectionable when it falls in the category of obscenity.
1. What kind of decision-making is this passage concerned about?
A.The decision whether or not to rent from a video store an objectionable film.
B.The decision to ban the film when found something objectionable in it.
C.The decision to tell the 14-year-old not to see the objectionable part.
D.The decision to protect the artistic expression of the film even objectionable.
A B C D
B
[解析] 根据提问,整篇文章是关于观看电影做出什么样的决定,或者谁做出这样的决定。the task of deciding what someone else can or cannot see, read, or listen to, is always challenging。
2. According to the author, which one is working for a living but avoiding criticizing the objectionable part of the film?
A.The Novelist.
B.The Newspaper Movie Reviewer.
C.The Marketers of the Film.
D.The Video Store Clerk.
A B C D
B
[解析] 根据提问,查看相关的段落:who watches films for a living, and found this one good, but makes a point of not flagging potentially offensive content in films.其中单词flag:cause... to stop (a car or train) by waving the flag at the driver(打旗)示意停止/停下。词组make a point of: take special care about doing sth; show clearly that one considers (doing) sth. to be important特别注意……;明确表明……很重要;决心/坚持做……。
3. According to the author, who knows that the film is objectionable but does not tell?
A.The Parent.
B.The Marketers of the Film.
C.The Video Store Clerk.
D.The Motion Picture Association of America.
A B C D
C
[解析] 根据提问,选项中只有C准确。虽然The Newspaper Movie Reviewer也正确,但是选项中没有。所以应仔细查看相关的段落:The Video Store Clerk—who rents the film without comment, knowing that his 14-year-old brother loved the film, but that some parents have already complained about it.
4. What conclusion can we draw from the last paragraph of this passage?
A.Law enforcement is necessary for artistic expression.
B.Law enforcement is necessary for freedom of enjoyment.
C.Law enforcement is necessary for banning the obscene.
D.Law enforcement is necessary for the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
A B C D
C
[解析] 根据问题,应到最后一段里看最后一句Law enforcement agencies, courts, and legislatures all have a role to play in regulating the objectionable when it falls in the category of obscenity。按照作者的观点,不仅要保护艺术表达的自由,也要制止淫秽的东西。
SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.
TEXT E
1.
Are the Arts Dangerous?
Arts inspire, but may provoke. They thrill, but sometimes offend. And often the same artwork attracts both acclaim and condemnation. This book provides context that promotes understanding of the history of the arts and controversy. Artists featured in this book such perennially divisive topics as race, religion, politics, sex, and violence. Although artworks reflecting these issues are included, the book is designed so that readers must make the choice of what they wish to view, listen to or read, and may opt out of seeing any objectionable material. Teachers are advised to review the entire book and to read "For Teachers" before using it in the classroom. Parents should know that the book has been rated according to Safe Use. As with teachers, parents should review this book, or any other book of its kind, before allowing unsupervised use by children.Teachers and parents are advised to review the book because
First Night 2003, Boston's New Year's Eve Celebration
Come one, come all to Boston's most celebrated party of the year! It's never too early to start thinking about New Year's plans. First Night 2003 offers many new and exciting performances and activities for the entire family. In addition to over 250 performances and exhibits around Boston, popular attractions include gigantic ice sculptures, and two glittering fireworks displays. Calling all Volunteers for First Night! Sign up to volunteer at this year's New Year's celebration. More information. Hotel rooms go fast in Boston so book reservations today{ The official hotel of First Night Boston, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, is situated in the middle of all of the First Night festivities, and offers special discounts for First Night revelers. For a complete list of hotels in the Boston area, please contact the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-SEE-BOSTON.Which hotel is the official hotel for the celebration of First Night 2003, Boston?
A.The Greater Boston Hotel.
B.The First Night Boston Hotel.
C.The Official Hotel.
D.The Boston Park Plaza Hotel.
A B C D
D
[解析] 根据提问,可在最后一段中找到正确的信息或答案。
TEXT G
1.
Father's Stroke Leaves Loving Son Feeling Guilty
Dear Harlan,
My father recently had a stroke. When I heard the news, I went to see him and my family right away. I live in California, and they live in Canada. lie is recovering slowly. My mom is with him at the hospital every day making sure that he is getting the therapy and help when he needs. But she is having a hard time emotionally and financially. It's like a nightmare that won't end.
I have a good job here in a band that relies on me. I don't have the money to keep flying there, and my job won't permit me to take more than two days off a week. I feel like quitting everything and being with him and my Mom. I am newly married, which makes the situation hard. Should I move back home?
Struggling
Dear Struggling,
Listen, you're not being fair to yourself. If you move, you're going to feel guilty because you've abandoned your band, your job and uprooted your new spouse (and both of your lives). If you don't move back home, you're going to feel guilty because you're not there to help. Either way, you're bound to feel guilty. At least live where you can be happy and guilty.
When you cut through all the emotions, your life is not in Canada. Your mom is at home for your dad. Be there to support her (and him) by calling and visiting as much as possible. Make sure your mom knows that you're trying to balance it all and help. Guide her toward emotional support. If necessary, take a part-time job on days off to help pay for more visits home. Just avoid abandoning your life, hopes and dreams. No parent would want that.
HarlanWhat is the advice that Harlan has given to the man called Struggling?
A.Do not go back to his parents in Canada.
B.Leave his job, his band and his family.
C.Keep calling and if possible, visit more.
D.Balance between the job and the family.
A B C D
C
[解析] 根据提问,迅速在回信中找到Harlan的建议:Be there to support her (and him) by calling and visiting as much as possible。Harlan还建议:If necessary, take a part-time job on days off to help pay for more visits home.
TEXT H
1. America's Cultural Capital — A Center report that calls upon the President and the Congress to create new focal points for cultural issues. Forum on Freedom and Diversity of Expression — Moderated by James Fitzpatrick with participants Ben Wattenberg, host of PBS's "Think Tank"; John Romano, writer and producer of NBC's "Third Watch" and others. Copyright as Cultural Policy — Written as an executive summary of the book by Dr. Michael Shapiro. Part of the Art, Culture and the National Agenda series. From the Information Economy to the Creative Economy: Moving Culture to the Center of International Public Policy — An essay by Shalini Venturelli. Offers a fresh, comprehensive perspective on contemporary cultural issues.Which of the following writers has written on contemporary cultural issues?
A.Ben Wattenberg.
B.James Fitzpatrick.
C.Michael Shapiro.
D.Shalini Venturelli.
A B C D
D
[解析] 根据问题,可以迅速找到相关的条目和An essay by Shalini Venturelli of American University. Offers a fresh, comprehensive perspective on contemporary cultural issues。
TEXT I
Communication Skills
Make no mistake, learning any language to proficiency takes thousands of hours, but learning enough to be able to communicate reasonably well is not so difficult. If you can read this in English but have trouble communicating face to face, then you're at the right place. We provide plenty of hints about how to improve your communication skills in the English language. You'll also find some detailed suggestions on how to read and understand more. Because face-to-face communication is quite different from reading and writing, there are two main ways to learn a language. What you should read first depend on your goals. 1. For Reading If the main reason you want to learn is for reading information on the Internet or in books, magazines, letters or newspapers, then you can focus on studying the written language. 2. For Communication If you're hoping to travel, use English for work or to communicate with your friends, then you can concentrate your efforts on the spoken language. 3. For Help with Writing If you need to write in English then you'll need to combine the studies of both spoken and written language. Skill at communicating is almost a prerequisite for someone who wants to write because it helps a lot with syntax and grammar, giving the student a feel for the language. Gaining skill at reading is also necessary, because good writing is different from normal speech.
1. What should one do when one intends to learn how to communicate with others?
A.One can assess how appropriate the courses you're considering buying.
B.One can focus on studying the oral and written language.
C.One can concentrate one's efforts on the spoken language.
D.One can read information on the Internet or in books, magazines, or newspapers.
A B C D
C
[解析] 参见有关communication的段落,可以快速地找到答案。
2. According to the author, all of the following are important to written communication EXCEPT
A.hints about how to improve one's communication skills in English.
B.the combined studies of both spoken and written language.
C.gaining all the necessary skills at reading.
D.syntax and grammar necessary for good writing.
A B C D
A
[解析] 参见有关writing的段落。迅速查出没有提及的部分。
TEXT J
Burn Calories While You Do Your Chores!
You may not realize just how many calories you burn doing everyday tasks. Daily chores do burn calories and, in some cases, help tone muscles. The only catch is that you have to change the way you think about how you do everyday things and choose the more active option whenever possible. The following is a list of the amount of calories you will burn while performing daily tasks. (Note: All calorie counts are calculated for a 150-pound person doing 30 minutes of activity. If you weigh less than that, you will burn slightly fewer calories. If you weigh more, you will burn slightly more calories):
Grocery shopping while pushing a cart: 126 Washing dishes: 75 Reading the newest potboiler: 39 Doing laundry: 210 Surfing the Internet: 60 Gardening: 150 Raking leaves in your yard: 144 Walking the dog at a quick pace around the neighborhood: 14.7 Climbing the stairs at work (instead of taking the elevator): 306
1. Which daily chores can help to burn calories the least?
A.Raking leaves in your yard.
B.Washing dishes.
C.Surfing the Internet.
D.Fixing dinner.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题是细节题。只要找到相关的部分和信息。
2. The list of the amount of calories one will burn while performing daily tasks is based on the person who is
A.a 180-pound person.
B.a 120 pound person.
C.a 100-pound person.
D.a 150-pound person.
A B C D
D
[解析] 问题是关于减肥标准是按照多少体重的人计算的。答案在第二段里的括号内。
TEXT K Cultural Ecology — Cultural ecology is the study of the adaptation of human societies or populations to their environments, emphasizing the arrangements of technique, economy, and social organization through which culture mediates the experience of the natural world. Diachronic Study — A diachronic study is one that includes an historical or evolutionary time dimension. Ecosystem Approach/Model — This is an approach used by some ecological anthropologists that focuses on physical components. Moran (1990:3) claims that this view uses the physical environment as the basis around which evolving species and adaptive responses are examined. The ecosystem approach had played a central role within ecological anthropology. Environmental Determinism — A deterministic approach assigns one factor as the dominant influence in explanations. Environmental determinism is based on the assumption that cultural and natural areas are coterminous, because culture represents an adaptation to the particular environment. Therefore, environmental factors determine human social and cultural behaviors.
1. The study that includes an historical or evolutionary time dimension is called
A.Cultural Ecology.
B.Diachronic Study.
C.Ecosystem Approach/Model.
D.Environmental Determinism.
A B C D
B
[解析] 根据提问,在所有的选项中只有选项B是与时间有关的。单词diachronic:历经时间长河的,历时的。如不认识此字,就只能在下列科技术语中找到该术语的定义:A diachronic study is one that includes an historical or evolutionary time dimension.
2. What are all the terms in the following list mainly concerned about?