(Student's sample) Prof Wang, I'm sorry I can't go to your office as we said at four. My meeting will go a lot longer than I expected. I like to meet you in your office at 3 tomorrow afternoon. If you can't, please leave a note in my mailbox # 123 tomorrow morning, or call me at 659812**. Thank you.
Li Hong
(Improved sample)
Aug. 8, 2006
Dear Prof Wang, I'm sorry I couldn't make our 4 o'clock appointment in your office. My meeting may last a lot longer than I expected. Could I meet you in your office at 3 tomorrow afternoon, if it is convenient for you? If not, please leave a note in my mailbox # 123 tomorrow morning, or call me at 659812* * Thank you.
Li Hong
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. 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; NG (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.
McDonald's
Fast-food restaurants are very popular in the United States. They are popular because the service is fast and the prices are low. Of all the fast-food restaurants, McDonald's is probably the most famous and the most popular. McDonald's is popular for several reasons. Customers can get the same food at any McDonald's in any state or country. The employees are helpful and polite, and the tables and floors are clean. Ray Kroc, past president of McDonald's, believed that helpful employees, a clean restaurant, and good food were necessary. McDonald's customers do like the food. They like the sandwiches, the milk shakes, and the French fries. Of all the items on McDonald's menu, the French fries are probably the most popular. They are good because of their special preparation. Richard and Maurice McDonald, the original owners of McDonald's, had their own special preparation of French fries. In 1948, they opened their first self-service restaurant in San Bernardino, California. People would come from everywhere to buy their French fries and hamburgers. Workers would buy their lunches at McDonald's because the hamburgers and French fries tasted better than their lunches from home. By 1960, the McDonald brothers owned 228 self-service restaurants. Then, in 1960, Ray Kroc, a 56-year-old salesman, bought the name and most of the restaurants for $2.7 million. He then began to build new restaurants, and by 1982, he owned about 7,063. Of those restaurants, about 1,283 were in other countries.. Japan, West Germany (at that time), England, and Australia. That same year, McDonald's Corporation earned about $7 billion. McDonald's is a big business, but it is not too big or too rich to help ordinary people. For example, owners of restaurants participate in special community programs for children or senior citizens. Other owners have carnivals (游艺会) to get money for medical research. The corporation owns special houses near children's hospitals. These Ronald McDonald houses are for sick children and their parents. Sometimes a child has to stay at a hospital for several weeks or months. Then the child's parents can stay at a Ronald McDonald house. Staying at these houses is cheaper than staying at hotels, and the atmosphere is friendly and more homelike. People go to McDonald's not because of community programs or Ronald McDonald houses. They go because of food, the fast service, and the low prices. They are like David Green. He says, "McDonald's is my favorite place to eat in the whole world. I wouldn't move to any town that didn't have one".
1. Customers go to McDonald's because they like the food, the fast service, and the low prices.
Y
前三段及最后一段均提到人们喜欢去麦当劳,因为服务快捷、价格低廉,而且东西也好吃。
2. Richard and Maurice McDonald set up McDonald's in California in 1948.
Y
第四段第二句中they opened their first self-service restaurant在此意思就是开了第一家麦当劳。
3. People liked the first McDonald's because of their hamburgers and French fries.
Y
第四段第三句指出People would come from everywhere to buy their French fries and hamburgers,因为这些东西比家里做得要好。
4. Ray Kroc only bought most of the restaurants from the McDonald brothers.
N
第五段第二句指出Ray Kroc…bought the name and most of the restaurants。故此题与原文信息不符。
5. The McDonald's Corporation earned less money in 1982.
6. The McDonald's Corporation set up many hospitals for sick children.
NG
文章中没有讲麦当劳开医院,只在第八段第一句提及麦当劳owns special houses near children's hospitals。
7. The living conditions in Ronald McDonald houses are very good.
NG
文章中没有讲到麦当劳的居住条件。
8. The French fries are the most popular because of ______.
their special preparation
快速浏览到第三段最后一句,便可写出答案。
9. Sick children's parents can stay at ______ to look after their children in the nearby hospitals.
Ronald McDonald houses
快速浏览到第八段,综合段意,尤其是第四句,就可填空该题。注意单复数同步变化。
10. Ray Kroc bought the name of McDonald's and most of the restaurants for ______.
$2.7 million
快速浏览到第五段第二句,便可看到该答案。
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.
[解析] M: I failed the test again. W: If you had worked harder, you would have succeeded. Q: What does the woman mean?
2.
A.Make it an inn.
B.Rent it out.
C.Sell it.
D.Paint it.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: What are you going to do with the old house? M: I want to turn it into an inn. Q: What will the man do with the old house?
3.
A.It was good.
B.It was bad.
C.It was worth seeing.
D.It was too expensive.
A B C D
B
[解析] W: Do you like the movie? M: It wasn't worth the money. Q: How does the man feel about the movie?
4.
A.On a bus.
B.At an airport.
C.At a railway station.
D.At a subway.
A B C D
A
[解析] M: Fares, please! Anyone without fares? W: Yes. For 3 of us. We want to go to the station. Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
5.
A.The man and his wife enjoyed their holiday very much.
B.The man's wife was quite disappointed with him.
C.The man's wife didn't enjoy the holiday.
D.The man was quite disappointed with his wife.
A B C D
C
[解析] W. How did you enjoy your holiday? M: I had a wonderful time but my wife was disappointed with it. Q: What do you learn from this conversation?
9. A. A manager's position. B. Some information about the agency. C. A chemical engineer.D. An afternoon appointment.
A B C D
B
[解析] 19-21 W: Good morning, Grayson Consultants. M: Hello. My name is Henry White. I would like some information about your agency. Perhaps you can help me. W: I'll try. What would you like to know? M: Does your agency work by appointment only or can I drop in any time during the week? W: Our agency works by appointment. We place applicants in high-level positions. Would you like to make an appointment to see an employment advisor at our agency? M: Yes, I would. Thank you. W: What type of position are you looking for? M: I have a degree in chemical engineering and I have 5 years experience in this field. W: Fine. Can you come on Monday at 11:15 a. m.? M: Yes, that's perfect. I will be there. And what is your name, please? W: My name is Grace Peck. M: OK, then, Miss Peck, I will see you on Monday at 11:15 a.m. Thank you and have a good day. W: You too. Goodbye. 19. What does the man want according to the conversation?
10.
A.By communication.
B.By e-mail.
C.By telephone.
D.By appointment.
A B C D
D
[解析] How does the agency work?
11.
A.Positions at high levels.
B.Positions of all kinds.
C.White-collar positions.
D.Blue-collar positions.
A B C D
A
[解析] What kind of positions does the agency offer?
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[解析] 22-25 W: May I help you? M: I'd like to open an account. W: Checking or savings account? M: I can write checks when shopping. W: OK. That means you need a checking account. How much do you want to deposit in your account? M: Well, I'm not sure. Then what is the least amount? W: You can deposit any amount you wish. M: All right. I'll deposit $500. W: Fine. Now if you don't mind filling out this signature card and application form. M: Sure. Shall I get checks here? W: No. We'll send them to you in about two weeks. They'll have your name and account number printed on them. M: That's good. Well, here is the signature card, the form and $500. Do I get any interest on my money? W: No. If you want to, you have to open a savings account. M: How much do I have to deposit for a savings account? W: $50 at least. M: I see. Thank you very much. W: You're welcome. 22. What is the man doing at the bank?
13.
A.At least $50.
B.At least $100.
C.At least $500.
D.No minimum deposit.
A B C D
D
[解析] How much money does he have to deposit for a checking account?
14.
A.At least $50.
B.At least $500.
C.At least $100.
D.No minimum deposit.
A B C D
A
[解析] How much money does he have to deposit for a savings account?
15.
A.In a few minutes.
B.In about two working days.
C.In about two weeks.
D.In about a week.
A B C D
C
[解析] When can he get his checks?
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 A thirsty bee went to a river to drink. As it was drinking, it was carried away by the running water. Just then a kind bird was nearby. When the bird saw the bee's danger, it picked a leaf and threw it into the water in front of the bee. The bee quickly got hold of the leaf and was able to climb onto it. The bee was safely brought to the land and it thanked the bird for its kindness and then flew away. Not long after, the bird was sitting on the branch of a tree and it did not see that a man was aiming his gun at it. But the bee saw what the man was doing. It quickly flew into the man's eye and hurt him. The pain in his eye was so great that he was not able to shoot the bird. The bird flew away. In this way the bee, whose life had been saved by the bird, was able to save the life of the bird. 26. Why did the bird throw a leaf into the water?
2.
A.It hurt the man's eye.
B.It told the bird a danger ahead.
C.It flew to the bird.
D.It threw a leaf to the bird.
A B C D
A
[解析] How did the bee save the bird?
3.
A.The bee and the bird are friends.
B.People should protect bees and birds from danger.
C.The bee is as clever as the bird.
D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A B C D
D
[解析] What can we learn from the story?
Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
[解析] 29-31 Do you like oranges and bananas? Oranges grow in Florida and California, while bananas grow in Central and South America. Trucks, trains, and ships bring this fruit to you. You can buy oranges and bananas in any market. It was not always this way. Long ago, to get this fruit, you had to live where it grew as there were no cars then and ships were very slow. So good roads had to be built and cars had to be made. Now people can move about more quickly driving their cars and fast ships can bring fruit to us from far away. When it gets here, the fruit is put on fast trains or trucks. Then it is sent all over the country. Airplanes also bring us things from faraway places. Right now it costs a lot of money to send things by air. But someday, airplanes may bring us all our fresh fruit, and someday even rockets may bring us fresh fruit still faster. 29. Where do bananas come from according to the passage?
5.
A.There was no easy transportation at that time.
B.They didn't want to eat fruit from far away.
C.It would take them a long time to reach those places.
D.Fruit from far away was not good.
A B C D
A
[解析] Why couldn't people long ago eat fruit from faraway places?
6.
A.Fruit comes to us from many parts of the world.
B.People only want to eat oranges and bananas.
C.It is very expensive to eat fresh fruit.
D.Fruit growing in America is better than that in other countries.
A B C D
A
[解析] What can we tell from the passage?
Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
A.To see her father paint a woman without any clothes on.
B.To see that her father could only paint a woman.
C.To see what her father was painting.
D.To see how her father was learning to paint.
A B C D
A
[解析] 32-35 An artist had a small daughter. Sometimes he painted women without any clothes on, and he and his wife always tried to keep the small girl out when he was doing this. "She is too young to understand the art," they said. But one day, when the artist was painting a woman with no clothes on, he forgot to lock the door, and the little girl suddenly ran into the room. Her mother ran up the stairs after her, but when she got to the top, the little girl was already in the room and looking at the woman. Both her parents waited for her to speak. For a few seconds the little girl said nothing, but then she ran to her mother and said angrily, "Why do you let her go about without shoes and socks on, but you don't let me?" 32. What didn't the artist and his wife want their daughter to see sometimes when he was painting?
8.
A.She was too young to learn to paint.
B.She was too young to become an artist.
C.She was too young to understand her father.
D.She was too young to understand the art.
A B C D
D
[解析] What did the couple think of their daughter?
9.
A.She wanted to take care of her.
B.She wanted to see what her daughter was going to do.
C.She wanted to stop her daughter.
D.She wanted to talk to her daughter.
A B C D
C
[解析] Why did the mother run up the stairs after her daughter?
10.
A.Why her mother didn't let the woman wear clothes.
B.Why her father painted the woman like this.
C.Why the woman had no clothes on.
D.Why she herself should wear shoes and socks.
A B C D
D
[解析] What did the girl ask her mother when seeing what her father was painting?
Section C Directions:In this section, ,you will hear a passage three times'. When the passage is read for the ,first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. "Did Jerry really care when 1 1 up with Helen? When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he 2 my luck?" When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, It's too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say 3 their real meaning. And if we don't really listen, we miss the feeling 4 the words. Suppose someone tells you, "'You're a lucky dog." That's being friendly. But "lucky dog"? There is a 5 of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn't see it himself. But bringing in the "dog" puts you 6 a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn't think you deserve your luck. "Just think of all the things you have to be 7 for" is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the 8 is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? 9 . It's telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven't got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone's words? 10 . Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. 11 .
[解析] 36-46 We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. "Did Jerry really care when I (36) broke up with Helen?" "When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend9 Or did he (37) envy my luck?" When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel had. But when we look back, it's too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends -- or our enemies? Sometimes what people say (38) hides their real meaning. And if we don't really listen, we miss the feeling (39) behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, "You're a lucky dog." That's being friendly. But "lucky dog"? There is a (40) bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn't see it himself. But bringing in the "dog" puts you (41) down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn't think you deserve your luck. "Just think of all the things you have to be (42) thankful for" is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the (43) speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? (44) Hidden in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn't important. It's telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven't got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone's words? (45) One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. (46) The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.
2.
envy
3.
hides
4.
behind
5.
bit
6.
down
7.
thankful
8.
speaker
9.
Hidden in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn't important
10.
One way is to take a good look at the person talking
11.
The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. 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. Knowing why English people always look for an empty compartment and are reluctant to talk to strangers, I thought I was going to have a quiet trip to Scotland. That 1 me as I had a lot of work to do in 2 for my business meeting the following day. I always travel long distance by 3 as I can sit down and work at a table and in any 4 I find both driving and flying very nerve-racking and 5 . The journey turned 6 to be something of a nightmare. Our train was blocked by heavy snowfalls. When it became clear that rescue would take some time, everybody piled into one carriage to huddle together 7 warmth. So I spent the night singing and 8 and listening to stories. We were airlifted out 9 helicopter in the morning. Despite the 10 on the way, I am glad I took the train as some of my colleagues, traveling by car, never arrived at the meeting. A. suited I) with B. troubles J) train C. out K) preparation D. telling L) deep E. by M) for F. exhausting N) tired G. tour O) case H) fortunately
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 Are you worried by the rising crime rate? If you are, then you probably know that your house, possessions and person are increasingly in danger of suffering from the tremendous rise in the cases of burglary and assault. Figures indicate an ever-increasing crime rate but it is only too easy to imagine "It will never happen to me. " Unfortunately, statistics show that it really can happen to you and, if you live in a large city, you run twice the risk of being a victim. Fortunately, there is something definite which you can do. Protect Alarms can help to protect our house with a burglar alarm system which is effective, simple to operate and easily affordable. You must remember that possessing a burglar alarm is no indication that your house is packed with valuable possessions. It quite simply indicates to unwelcome visitors that yours is one house they will not break into so easily as they carry on to an unprotected house where their job is made a lot easier. Send now for our free leaflet telling you how we can Protect Alarm your house quickly, easily and cheaply. Complete and tear off the slip below and post it to us. Postage is free. Alternatively, telephone us at 32766721 where we have a round-the-clock answering service. It costs nothing to find out about Protect Alarms.
1. Anyone who takes an interest in the crime rate will, according to the passage, be aware that ______.
A.more burglars are being caught than ever before
B.people have more possessions to worry about nowadays
C.burglars are more at risk than they used to be
D.homes are more likely to be broken into than before
A B C D
D
推断题。根据第一段第二句和第二段第二句的内容可推断出D项为最恰当的选择。其余选项文中没提及。
2. It seems that people who live in cities are ______.
A.more often victims than those living in the country
B.of the opinion that statistics on robbery is wrong
C.twice as well-off as people living in the country
D.convinced that burglars only rob unprotected houses
A B C D
A
细节题。第二段第二句if you live in a large city, you run twice the risk of being a victim说明A项最恰当。
3. The writers of this text want to give the impression that the Protect Alarms system is ______.
A.elementary
B.experimental
C.everlasting
D.economical
A B C D
A
推断题。第三段第一句Fortunately, there is something definite which you can do说明防护报警系统是非常必要的,其次文中出现effective,simple to operate and easily affordable等词,也可推断出该系统的实用性与必要性。
4. The article claims that possessing an alarm system will ______.
A.show burglars that they have nothing worth stealing
B.warn burglars not to break into your house because there is someone inside
C.make the burglars' undertaking more difficult
D.persuade burglars to try coming another time
A B C D
C
细节题。第四段第二句…they will not break into SO easily as they carry on to an unprotected house where their job is made a lot easier说明防护报警系统使窃贼行窃更困难,所以C项正确。
5. In order to find out more information about this alarm system, one can ______.
A.buy a leaflet from the agent
B.write to the seller, enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope
C.read the specifications mailed to him
D.phone the seller any time of day and night
A B C D
D
细节题。这篇文章实际上是则广告。最后一段第四句Alternatively,telephone us at 32766721 where we have a round-the-clock answering service则告诉读者他们还开设了24小时电话咨询服务,而该段其他句中包含的信息可否决A、B和C项,所以选D项。
Passage Two We don't have beds in the space shuttle, but we do have sleeping bags. During the day, when we are working, we leave the bags tied to the wall, out of the way. At bed- time we untie them and take them wherever we've chosen to sleep. On most space shuttle flights everyone sleeps at the same time. No one has to stay awake to watch over the space plane; the shuttle's computers and the engineers at Mission Control do that. ff anything goes wrong, the computers ring an alarm and the engineers call us on the radio. On the space shuttle, sleeping-time doesn't mean nighttime. During each ninety- minute orbit the sun "rises" and shines through our windows for about fifty minutes; then it "sets" as our path takes us around the dark side of the Earth. To keep the sun out of our eyes, we wear black sleep masks. It is surprisingly easy to get comfortable and fall asleep in space. Every astronaut sleeps differently. Some sleep upside down, some right side up. When it's time to sleep, I take my bag, my sleep mask, and my tape player with earphones and float up to the flight deck. Then I crawl into the bag, and float in a sitting position just above a seat, right next to a window. Before I pull the mask down over my eyes, I relax for a while, listening to music and watching the Earth go by beneath me.
1. When it's bedtime, astronauts put their sleeping bags ______.
A.near the windows
B.above the seats
C.in the flight deck
D.in any place they like
A B C D
D
细节题。第一段第三句At bedtime we untie them and take them wherever we've chosen to sleep说明D项正确。
2. "Watch over" (Line 2, Para.2) has the closest meaning to ______.
A.take care of
B.look at
C.see
D.pay attention to
A B C D
A
词汇理解题。此处watch over意思为“照管”,所以A项take care of最贴近。
3. How long does it take for the space shuttle to go round the Earth?
A.Twenty-four hours.
B.Fifty minutes.
C.Ninety minutes.
D.Nineteen minutes.
A B C D
C
细节题。第三段第二句During each ninety-minute orbit the sun "rises" and shines说明航天飞机绕地球一周需90分钟。
4. According to the passage, in order to get comfortable and fall asleep in space, it is necessary to ______.
A.wear a sleep mask
B.sleep upside down
C.listen to music
D.sleep sideways
A B C D
A
判断题。根据第三段最后一句To keep the sun out of our eyes,we wear black sleep masks,可判断为了避免阳光照射,有必要戴上黑色睡眠眼罩。
Part Ⅴ Cloze Directions:There are 20 blanks in the .following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best/'its into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Princeton, New Jersey, is a small quiet town of family homes, even though it does have a world-famous university. It is not a place 1 anyone would expect to see 2 characters on the streets. 3 day in 1940, a little girl in 4 saw a funny-looking man 5 towards her. His white hair was wild and 6 to be standing straight out. His 7 were much too big and seemed to have 8 pulled on like a blanket 9 him. He was short, had a big nose and deep-set eyes. He was 10 looking anywhere. It was 11 that he was thinking deeply. He almost 12 into the girl before he 13 her. He smiled at her, then walked on and went on 14 . The girl turned around to get 15 look at the strange old man. She noticed that he was wearing his 16 slippers (拖鞋). That night 17 dinner, the girl told her family about the strange, funny man she had seen. "He was almost 18 a character out of a fairy story," she exclaimed. 19 her surprise, her father put 20 his knife and fork, looked at her, then said, "my child, remember this: today you saw one of the greatest men in the world." The "strange character" was Albert Einstein, the world-famous scientist.
A little girl in Princeton saw a funny-looking man应该是B项coming (towards her)。这里直接排除C和D项,因为see sb. do sth. 或see sb. doing sth. 而对于女孩来说,朝她走来而不是走开,故A项也可排除。
6.
A.was
B.liked
C.seemed
D.going
A B C D
C
本题可以通过下一句His clothes were much too big and seemed to have…中得到启示,答案是seemed,因为两句结构一样。有时我们可通过上下文得知正确答案。