TEST

1. In the college, he won several scholarships for his outstanding academic achievements.

A. philosophical B. reasonable C. hardworking D. scholarly 2. This research gives some validity to the theory that the drug might cause cancer. A. foundation B. forcefulness C. efficiency D. currency 3. Unlike Laura, who believes all she hears, Mike is skeptical.

A. doubtful B. faithful C. sensible D. cynical 4. Making mistakes is inevitable, so do not be discouraged.

A. cannot be blamed B. cannot be avoided C. cannot last long D. cannot be found 5. The atmosphere in the room is depressing; everybody is low-spirited.

A. friendly B. polluting C. exciting D. discouraging 6. Don’t judge a man by the company he keeps. Sometimes he may have friends who are very different from him.

A. fellowship B. organization C. friends D. business firm 7. The Americans are indebted to the Indians for the Indians help them a lot when they first arrived at the new continent.

A. warm-hearted B. hostile C. grateful D. friendly 8. The fans are exhilarated at the news of their team’s victory.

A. disappointed B. excited C. annoyed D. discouraged 9. Bees hovered above the flowers to gather pollen.

A. moved forwards and backwards B. stayed in the air in one place C. circled around D. hesitated 10. It doesn’t help to repent your mistakes.

A. reconsider B. regret C. brood D. face

II. Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the words in the bracket. (1’x10=10’) 1. This book is very difficult and it needs all your (concentrate) _________.

2. The party has become deeply (nerve) ________ about the possibility of losing the next election.

3. He has failed several times, so I don’t have any (confident) ________ in him. 4. The local government has come to realize the importance of (sustain) _______ development.

5. We should try to improve the moral (conscious) ________ of young students. 6. There are some plastic (contain) _______ in which fish are stored and sold. 7. He took a big (spoon) _______ of soup for it appears tasty. 8. Don’t (work) _______ yourself for it’s harmful to your body.

9. I (take) _______ him for his younger brother for the two look alike. 10. I (believe) ________ him for he is dishonest and often tells lies.

III. Match the words in Column A with those in Column B. (1’x10=10’)

1. sufficient A. take a person or animal or win something by force 2. annoyance B. feel somebody maybe guilty

3. bold C. adequate, enough

4. capture D. showing power to control others 5. acknowledge E. daring, courageous 6. authoritative F. give, contribute

7. undergo G. killing somebody as a legal punishment 8. donate H. anger

9. suspect I. agree or admit the truth of 10. execution J. experience, pass through

(1)-( ) (2) -( ) (3) -( ) (4) -( ) (5) -( ) (6) -( ) (7) -( ) (8) -( ) (9) -( ) (10) -( )

IV. Cloze (1’x20=20’)

It was the night before the composition was due. As I looked at the list of topics, \"The Art of Eating Spaghetti (意大利面条) \" caught my eye. The word \"spaghetti\" brought back the 1 of an evening at Uncle Alien' s in Belleville 2 all of us were seated around the table and Aunt Pat 3 spaghetti for supper. Spaghetti was an exotic (外来的) treat in 4 days. Never had I eaten spaghetti, and 5 of the grown-ups had enough experience to be 6 it. What laughing 7 we had about the 8 respectable method for moving spaghetti from plate to mouth. 9, I wanted to write about that, but I wanted to 10 it down simply for my own 11 , not for Mr. Fleagle, my composition teacher. 12 , I would write something else.

When I finished it the night was half gone and there was no 13 left to write a proper composition for Mr. Fleagle. There was no choice next morning but to 14 my work. Two days passed before Mr. Fleagle returned the 15 papers. He said, \"Now, class, I want to read you a composition, \"The Art of Eating Spaghetti'. \"

My words! He was reading my words out 16 to the whole class.17 laughed, then the whole class was laughing with open-hearted enjoyment. I did my best not to show 18 , but what I was feeling was pure happiness, 19 my words had the power to make people 20 .

1.A. memory B. thought C. knowledge D. experience 2.A. when B. where C. since D. after 3.A. cooked B. served C. got D. made 4. A. their B. past C. last D. those 5. A. none B. one C. earns D. neither

6. A. careful about B. good at C. fond of D. interested in 7. A. speeches B. lessons C. sayings D. arguments 8. A. nearly B. naturally C. officially D. socially 9. A. Especially B. Probably C. Suddenly D. Fortunately 10. A. settle B. put C. bite D. let 11. A. work B. story C. luck D. joy

11. A. However B. Therefore C. As for him D. Except for that 13. A. time B. excuse C. way D. idea 14. A. give up B. continue C. hand in D. delay 15. A. written B. graded C. collected D. calmly 16. A. laid B. fast C. publicly D. calmly

17. A. People B. Nobody C. Somebody D. I

18. A. shock B. wonder C. worry D. pleasure 19. A. if B. for C. while D. although 20. A. excited B. satisfied C. think D. laugh

V. Fast Reading (2’x10=20’)

Question 1 is based on the following short passage Read it quickly and choose the best answer.

Pickpockets operate in crowded places in the hope of getting easy pickings. Don’t make it easy for them. Keep wallets, purses and other valuables out of sight. If wearing a jacket, an inside pocket is the best place to use. If not, your possessions are safest in a pocket with a button-down flap.

Please co-operate with the police by reporting any crime or suspicious activity immediately, either by dialling 110 or calling at your nearest police station. 1. The main purpose of the passage is to___.

A. warn people of pickpockets. B. tell people what to wear.

C. describe how to catch thieves. D. explain how to contact the police.

Question 2 is based on the following short passage. Read it quickly and choose the best answer.

It is widely accepted that China is a country faced with severe water shortages. Insufficient water resources have slowed agricultural development. And to make matters worse, some of the traditional Chinese irrigation methods have wasted an astonishing amount of water.

In China today, the utilization efficiency of farming water is about 30-40 per cent. This figure stands in sharp contrast to developed countries’ utilization average of 70-80 per cent. The low utilization efficiency has resulted from the adoption of some traditional Chinese irrigation methods.

Only by using modern irrigation methods can we reduce water shortage in agriculture. One of the advantages of modern irrigation methods is that they alone can save 20-30 per cent of the present volume of wasted irrigation water. 2. The main topic of the passage is ___.

A. agricultural products B. irrigation methods C. natural resources D. water shortages 

Question 3 is based on the following short passage. Read it quickly and choose the best answer. 

May 5th 2007 Dear Mark,

Hello again! Here are my holiday plans. I’ll leave on a tour of South-east Asia in August and will arrive in Singapore in September. Hope we’ll be able to meet there. These are my travel plans:

August 28th London-Tokyo September 1st Tokyo-Bangkok

September 4th Bangkok-Singapore September 7th Singapore-Manila September 9th Manila-London Look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes!

Christopher 3. The letter is about___.

A. cities in South-east Asia B. holiday greetings C. sightseeing D. travel plans 

Question 4 is based on the following passage. Read it quickly and choose the best answer.

DAY TRIPS

Even if you are only going on a day trip to another country , accidents can happen. So please make sure you have adequate travel insurance. TAKE CARE IN WATER

Bathing will cool you but remember that fatal accidents can happen very easily and in the most unexpected conditions. Adults should watch each other for signs of trouble when in water. Children should always be supervised by an adult who can swim well. Young children should never be left unattended near a stretch of water. TAKE CARE ON THE ROADS

Traffic accidents are the major cause of death among travellers. Whether driver or pedestrian, always check on local traffic regulations. 4. Who will read the following pamphlet?

A. Travellers. B. Baby-sitters.

C. Insurance agents. D. Trattic police. 

Questions 5 and 6 are based on the following passage. Read it quickly and choose the best answer.

Irish dance: The Irish International Dance Company, one of the most dynamic dance troupes in the world, will tour China with its classic production “Spirit of the Dance—the New Millennium.”

The dancers include such famous names as Patricia Murray, one of the Irish dancing champions, and first rate ballerina Claire Holding.

Sponsored by China National Culture and Art Company Ltd., the dancing troupe will give three performances at the Century Theatre. Time:7:30 pm, June 23-25

Place: Century Theatre, 40 Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang District Telephone: 6551 - 8888

Piano solos: twenty Chinese and foreign piano music works will be played by three young, promising pianists from the China Central Conservatory of Music. Programmes include: “Consolation No 3 in D-flat major” by Liszt,“ For Elise” by Beethoven, “Turkish March” by Mozart, “Waltz in C-sharp minor” and “A Minute Waltz” by Chopin, and “Hungarian Dance” by Brahms.

Time:7:30 pm, June 16

Place: Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District Telephone: 6605- 5812

5. How many performances will the Irish dancing troupe give between June 23 and 25?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.  6. Whose works will NOT be played at the concert?

A. Chopin. B. Schumann. C. Beethoven. D. Liszt. 

Question 7 and 8 are based on the following passage. Read it quickly and choose the best answer.

Guiyang Customs and Scenery Competition Notice

Fifteen questions for the Guigyang Customs and Scenery Competition were published in China Daily on May 5 and 7, and on China Daily’s web edition on May 7. Participants, please answer the questions and mail the answer card to: Press Office, Guiyang Municipal People’s Government 46 Zhongshan Xilu, Guiyang 550003, Guizhou, China or find the competition www.chinadaily.com.cn. Then answer the questions, fill in all information needed and click the button below to send it back.The deadline for the competition is June 15(subject to postmark).

The prize-drawing ceremony will be held on June 18 in Guiyang City, and six luck winners(three living in China,three from abroad)will be drawn from those who give correct answers to all questions. Their names will be published in China Daily and its web edition on June 19. The six lucky winners will be invited to visit Guiyang from August 8 to 18.

7. When is the deadline for the competition?

A. May 7. B. May 5. C. June 18. D. June 15.  8. The six lucky winners will ___.

A. visit Guiyang City. B. contact the Press Office C. go to China Daily. D. take an overseas trip.

Question 9 and 10 are based on the following passage. Read it quickly and choose the best answer. Flight Schedule

Air France Tel: (010)6588 1388

Day From To Flight Departure Arrival 1 - 7 Beijing Paris AFl29 09: 40 14:15 1 - 7 Paris Beijing AFl28 15:55 07:40 2,4,7 Shanghai Paris AFlll 10:55 17:05 1,3,6 Paris Shanghai AFl12 15:55 09:05 Lufthansa Tel: (010)65 4488

Day From To Flight Departure Arrival 1 - 7 Beijing Frankfurt LH721 10:30 14:25 1 - 7 Frankfurt Beijing LH720 17:25 08:30

9. If you want to travel to Shanghai on Air France on a Saturday, which flight would

you take?

A. AF129. B. AF128. C. AF111. D. AF112. 

10. Does Lufthansa operate a flight between Beijing and Frankfurt everyday? A. No. B. Yes. 

C. Yes, except on Saturdays. D. No, only three days a week.

VI. Close reading (15’+15’=30’)

Read passage I carefully and finish the exercises below. Passage I

It echoed through the hallways and out onto the square like some ancient Gregorian chant (a religious song). Everyone was asking it. It was the new pickup line--- more popular than “What’s your sign?” But I had no answer. I dreaded the question. I was undeclared. Like an astronaut floating unchained through space, I had no purpose in life. I would rather have taken the SAT again than have to face the question, “What’s your major?”

And tomorrow was the last day to declare a major. The last day! Everyone else was happily moving forward in their lives, striving toward careers in anthropology, sociology, biology and the like. “Don’t worry,” my friends would say. “You can always major in business.” Business? Not me. I was an artist. I would rather have died than major in business. In fact, I didn’t even need college. I could just go out into the world, and my great talents would be immediately recognized.

On the night before my fate was to be declared, my parents were having a dinner party for some of their friends. What would my parents’ friends care about majors? I could eat dinner in peace and take a break from my inner anxiety for a couple of hours.

I was wrong. All they could talk about was majors. They each had to share their majors with me, and each had opinions as to what mine should be. All their advice didn’t put me any closer to a major. It just confused me even more. None of our dinner guests seemed particularly suited for their chosen professions. Dr. Elkins, the dentist, had spinach (菠菜) in his teeth. And Mr. Albertson, the hydro-engineer, kept knocking over his water glass.

Dinner was over, everyone left, the night was getting late, and yet I was still undeclared. I got out the catalogue and began paging through the possibilities for the millionth time. Aeronautical engineering? I get airsickness. Chinese? I’d always wanted to go to China, but it seemed I could go there without majoring in it. Dentistry? Just then I happened to look in the mirror and noticed spinach in my teeth. This was hopeless.

As college students are inclined to do, I decided that if I just slept for a while and woke up really early, I would be able to declare a major. I don’t know exactly what it is in the college student’s brain that thinks some magical process occurs between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. that will suddenly make everything more clear.

It had worked for me in the past, but not this time. In fact, as college students are inclined to do, I overslept. I woke up at 10:00 a.m. I had missed my first class, Physics for Poets, and I had three hours to commit the rest of my life to something, anything. ①There was always business.

I left for campus hoping for a divine (sacred; holy) major-declaring inspiration between my house and the administration building that would point me in the right direction. Maybe a stranger would pass by on the street and say, “This is what you should do for the rest of your life: animal husbandry(畜牧业). Maybe I would see someone hard at work and become inspired to pursue the same career. I passed a movie theatre I passed a movie theatre playing Once Is Not Enough, and was tempted to walk inside and enjoy the film based on Jacqueline Susann’s best-selling novel and starring David Janseen. I passed up the temptation. But wait a minute! Movies. I love movies. I could major in movies. No, there is no major in movies. Film, you idiot, I thought. That’s it! I was lost but now I was found.② I was declared.

Fifteen years later, I think of all my friends who so confidently began college with their majors declared. Of those who went around asking, “What’s your major?” very few are working in their chosen professions. I didn’t end up a filmmaker. In fact, I’m now on my fourth career--- and some days, I still feel undeclared.③It really doesn’t matter what you major in, as long as you get the most out of college. Study what interests you, and enjoy learning about the world. There is plenty of time to decide what you will do with the rest of your life.

1.Judge the truth and falsehood of the following statements. If the statement is true, put T in front of the bracket; if the statement is false, put F in front of the bracket.(1’x9=9’)

( ) 1. I would rather face the question about my choice of major than take the SAT again.

( ) 2. I liked business and hoped to take it as my major.

( ) 3. My parents’ friends had nearly the same advice on what my major should be. ( ) 4. Some of the dinner guests are suited for their chosen professions. ( ) 5. When my parents’ friends left, I was still undeclared.

( ) 6. Somebody passing by the administration building pointed me in the right direction for my major.

( ) 7. In fact, the movie I saw gave me the inspiration to choose my major. ( ) 8. I live on being a filmmaker for my whole life.

( ) 9. What you major in really matters, as it decides your future career.

2.Paraphrase the underlined sentences. That is, to explain them in your own words.(2’x3=6’)

①__________________________________________________________; ②__________________________________________________________; ③__________________________________________________________.

Read passage II carefully and finish the exercises below.

Passage II

I think students provide a great benefit to our country when they explore other languages and cultures abroad. My experiences in Chile helped me recognize my personal strengths and weaknesses and the strengths and weaknesses of my nation in an international context. I understand how the U.S. may represent both opportunity

and threat to other nations and how they embody both potential and risk for us. I gained an opportunity to see the United States from the outside in---from the perspective of people whose interests and experiences are not our own.

When we venture beyond our borders and into the wider world, we signal our willingness as Americans to learn lessons from a global community. We take part in and encourage a free exchange of ideas and perspectives. If we pay close enough attention, we can bring some of those new ideas back home with us where we can use them to create positive changes in our own land.

Some day that our world, woven together by technology, has made firsthand experience of other cultures irrelevant. We can click our way through Paris, chat online with friends in Sydney, and watch Japan’s “Iron Chef” on the Food Network. But in my experience, the world filtered (过滤) through websites and cable TV is no substitute (replacement) for the unfiltered reality of living, breathing humans. After all, mass media could not have allowed me to share delicious paella (Spanish rice) with my host family in Spain or to go swimming with my Chilean (智利的) companion on a warm December day. And it is often from these intimate interactions (mutual communications) that we gain true insight into other peoples and cultures.

Besides, when you travel and study outside the U.S., you discover quickly that communication technology can distort (misinterpret) as well as connect. Millions of people experience our country “as seen on TV”. Unfortunately, the pop culture version of America resembles Americans’ daily lives about as closely as those huge apartments on “Friends” (the American popular TV serials).

At age fourteen I spent a summer in Japan. Some of my Japanese hosts thought I lived in the crime-blighted (filled with many crimes) country they had seen on television and in the movies. Several Japanese were surprised to hear that my family did not possess a single gun and that we felt safe despite the absence of household arms.

Americans often hold similarly jaundiced (受嫉妒、怨恨影响的) views of other nations. Since I returned from Chile, I have struggled to allay (reduce) the persistent but out-of-date American notion that Chile is a dangerous place with an unstable government and a shaky economy. Few Americans seem aware that the country’s notorious (臭名昭著的) dictatorship ended more than a decade ago and that the Chilean economy is generally flourishing.

These and other experiences have inspired me to take on the role, in a modest sort of way, of cultural ambassador. While in Chile, I found myself talking with everyone I met about American culture and dispelling (driving away) widespread myths about the U.S. When I returned home, I became an ambassador for Chile, sharing my improved understanding of that country with my friends, family and classmates.

Today, we can talk in real time with people nearly anywhere in the world. Someone who can speak the language of those on the other end of line and knows their cultural terrain (field) firsthand has a decided advantage in closing a business deal, or completing a delicate policy negotiation. Those intrepid (brave) adventures will provide a competitive boost (improvement) for our country.

1. Choose the best answer from the four choices. (2’x5=10’) 1. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Study abroad may help you understand your own country in an international context.

B. New ideas got from a foreign country may also contribute to the improvement in one’s native country.

C. With advanced technology, firsthand information about other countries is not so important as before.

D. The mass media sometimes represent a country in an improper way.

2. Which of the following words will occur to Americans when talking about Chile?

A. Crime-blighted. B. Dictatorship. C. Flourishing. D. Peaceful. 3. What do foreigners think of the U.S. according to the author?

A. Beautiful. B. Notorious. C. Crime-blighted. D.Unstable 4. Where did the author once study as a teenager?

A. Chile. B. Spain. C. India. D. Japan. 5. Which of the following is the best title for the article?

A. Are You Ready to Grow? B. My Life in Chile

C. A Country in a Foreigner’s Eyes D. Leave Home for New Ideas

2. Read each of the selected paragraphs in the text above carefully. Write down its topic in words or phrases, and its main idea in a full sentence. (1’x5=5’) 1.Paragraph 2

Topic:

2.Paragraph 5 Topic: Main Idea: 3. Paragraph 7 Topic: Main Idea: