pets3英语试题精选

Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B,C, or D on your ANSWER SHEET 1. Text

What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation? In one 26 there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. 27 two speakers speak in exactly the same 28 . We can always hear differences 29 them, and the pronunciation of English 30 a great deal in different

geographical 31 . How do we decide what sort of English to use as a 32? This is not a question that can be 33 in the same way for all foreign learners of English. 34 you live in a part of the world 35 India for West Africa, where there is a long 36 of speaking English for general communication purpose, you should 37 to acquire a good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be 38 in these circumstances to use as a model BBC English or 39 of the sort. On the other hand, if you live in a country 40 there is no traditional use of English, you must take 41 your model some form of 42 English pronunciation. It does not 43 very much which form you choose. The most 44 way is to take as your model the sort of English you can 45 most often.

26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. meaning Not type between changes areas B. B. B. B. B. B. Sense No Form Among varies parts guide C. C. C. C. C. C. C. case None sort of shifts D. D. D. D. D. situation Nor way from alters spaces model answered Whether near habit tend possibility things wherever as new matter careful find countries D. symbol D. direction B. given Because as custom aim fashion B. B. B. B. B. B. responded C. When in use propose mistake nothing that with domestic affect C. C. C. C. C. C. C. C. C. C. satisfied D. If like D. D. tradition D. select D. nonsense D. anything D. which on native trouble D. D. D. D. everything B. where to B. B. practical B. care B. effective B. listen B. sensitive C. hear C. ordinary D. notice D. Section Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Part A Directions:

Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET by drawing a thick line across the corresponding letter in the brackets. Text 1

After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.

There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.

Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.

If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!

46 A good title for this passage is ____. A. Sleep C. Dreams B. Good Health D. Work and Rest

47. The word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____. A. sick C. asleep

B. stand up D. a little sleepy

48. This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _____. A. dream more often C. nervous B. have poor health D. breathe quickly 49. During REM, ____.

A. your eyes move quickly C. you are restless B. you dream D. both A and B

50. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ . A. approximately six hours C. about eight hours B. around ten hours D. not stated here Text 2

Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.

In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one. With a TV set in the family people don’t have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, the cinema, or the opera .All they have to so is to push a button or turn a knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind. Some people, however, think that this is where the danger lies. The television viewers need do nothing. He does not even have to use his legs if the has a remote control. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any effort in his part.

Television, it is often said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into one’s sitting room. It could be argued that the radio performs this service as well; but on television everything is much more living, much more real. Yet here again there is a danger. The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical charm for us. We get so used to looking at the movements on it ,so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives. People are often heard to say that their television

sets have broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do things and the they have actually begin to talk to each other again. It makes one think, doesn’t it?

There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses that it is put to that determine its value to society. 51. What is the major function of paragraph 1? A. To arouse the reader’s concern

B. To introduce the theme of the whole passage C. To summarize the whole passage D. To sate the primary uses of TV

52. Television, as a source of entertainment, is ______. A. not very convenient B. very expensive C. quite dangerous D. relatively cheap 53. Why are some people against TV? A. Because TV programs re not interesting B. Because TV viewers are totally passive C. Because TV prices are very high.

D. Because TV has both advantages and disadvantages

. One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that ______. A. it keeps us informed B. it is very cheap

C. it enables us to have a rest D. it controls our lives

55. According to the passage, whether TV is good or not depends on _______ . A. its quality B. people ’s attitude towards it C. how we use it D. when we use it Text 3

Too often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion, happiness and security. As a result, they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction. Our school leavers face so much competition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living . Some stay long at a job and learn to like it ;others quite from one to another looking for something to suit them, the young graduates who leave the university look for jobs that offer a salary up to their expectation. Very few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and realizing their own abilities. The reason behind all this confusion is that there never has been a proper vocational guidance in our educational institution. Nearly all grope(摸索) in the dark and their chief concern when they look for a job is to ask what salary is like. They never bother to think whether they are suited for the job or, even more important, whether the job suits them, Having a job is more than merely providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment, It sets a pattern of life and, in many ways, determines social status in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest.

In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interest .Noting is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents and ultimately make you an emotional wreck (受到严重伤害的人)and a bitter person.

56. The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that they _____ . A. have ruined their talents B. have taken on an unsuitable job C. think of nothing but their salary

D. are not aware of their own potential

57. The difficulty in choosing a suitable job lies mainly in that_____ . A. much competition has to be faced

B. many employees have no working experience

C. the young people only care about how much they can earn D. schools fail to offer students appropriate vocational guidance

58. Which of the following statements is most important according to the passage? A. Your job must suit your interest. B. Your job must set a pattern of life. C. Your job must offer you a high salary. D. Your job must not ruin your talents.

59.The best title for this passage would be ____. A. What Can A Good Job Offer B. Earning A Living

C. Correct Attitude On Job-hunting D. How To Choose A Job

60. The word “pathetic”in paragraph 2 most probably means ____ . A. splendid B. miserable C. disgusted D. touching Part B

Directions:

The 12,000 members of the Electricity Workers’ Union on strike last week and since then there has been no electricity. For question 61-65, match the names with the statements below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.

Mr. Mike Smith:

It wasn’t an easy decision, but we’ve been asking for a decent wage for years. Now at last people are beginning to listen to us. We’re only asking for a 25 percent increase in our wages. 250 dollars a week. That’s all. It’s pity so many people have to be inconvenienced by out strike. But please don’t blame us. Blame the government for refusing our claim. Mr. Tom Brown:

It’s totally unreasonable to demand so much money when we are trying desperately to control inflation. If wages go up, so do prices. If we gave in to the electricity workers, all the other unions would want more, with the inevitable result that the crisis would become uncontrollable. What we’re trying to impress upon everybody is that inflation hurts everybody, especially the poor people. We offer the electricity workers a 10 percent increase. And that’s already too much. My stand at this meeting will be to persuade the Union to see reason. Mr. Bob Davis:

Everybody will be hurt by this strike, including the electricity workers themselves. The economy will be destroyed and many people will lose their jobs. Already people are saying that the big unions have too much power and shouldn’t be allowed to strike. O course the electricity want to get more money. Don’t we all? Mr. Baker:

My opinion is “Get the Army in”. All the power stations should be managed by the army. The strikers should be thrown into prison. That’s what this country needs. Why must we all suffer just because a few men are greedy? If they don’t like their jobs, nobody ‘s forcing them to work. They should try and live on 50 dollars a week like I have to. Perhaps they’d keep their mouths shut then.

Miss Slater:

Let’s face it. It’s neither here nor there. The electricity workers are in a strong position. Perhaps we can’t do anything bout it. What I say is: let them have their 250 dollars so we can return to work. I mean, the government wastes the taxpayers’ money all the time on trivial things. How can anyone say 250 dollars is “too much”? Pop singers get more. Nurses get less. It’s just one of those things. Now match each of the persons (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements. Statements 61. Mr. Mike Smith 62. Mr. Tom Brown 63.Mr. Bob David .Mrs. baker 65. Miss Slater

[A] A % increase is already too much, and I’m here to persuade the Union to see reason.

[B] I hope that strikes should be banned in all sectors relating to the nation’s security and stability. [C] We will never go back to work until our goals are achieved.

[D] I think that the government should give in to the electricity worker’s demands.

[E] I strongly suggest that all the power stations should be run by the army and that the strikers should be put into prison.

[F] I must take you clear that strikes will destroy the economy and that many people will lose their jobs.

[G] We are forced to call a strike because the government rejected our wage claim. Section Ⅳ Writing (40 minutes)

You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2. Part A

66. Write a letter to a publishing house asking for information on a book about American culture. Your letter should include:

1. the name of the book 2. the price of the book 3. the discount of group order

You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ping’ instead. You do not need to write the address. Part B

For this part, you are required to write a composition approximately 120 words entitled Advertisement. You are advised to arrange your idea in three paragraphs with keys words for each paragraph given. The following are the word must use in your composition.

Keywords: criticism, advertise, important, development, newspaper, TV, information, product, customer, manufacture, TV station, money, poor, quality, can’t sell well, too many 答案与题解：

1-25 （略）

26.B in one sense:在某种意义上，固定用法。 其余几个词都不能和in 搭配。本句的意思是：“在某种意义上，有多少人讲英语， 就有多少种英语。” 27.B 只有no 后面可以接名词。

28.D in the same way。固定用法。本句的意思是：“没有两个人讲的英语完全一样。”

29.A difference between them, 它们之间的区别。本句的意思是：“我们总能听到他们之间的区别。” 30.B vary in 在„方面不同。固定用法。

31.A in different geographical areas: 这里指不同的地理区域英语的发音会有很大不同。

32.D use as a model, 意思是：作为一个范例。本句的意思是：“我们如何决定把哪种英语作为范例去学习呢？” 33.D 因为前面出现一个名词question, 所以可以断定选D。本句的意思是：“对于学英语的人来讲这个问题很难回答。”

34.C根据上下文判断， 需要if 引导一个条件状语从句。本句的意思是：“如果你生活在印度或西非这样的国家。”

35.A as: 表示列举。

36.C a long tradition of speaking English : 这里指讲英语的古老的传统。

37.C select:选择。本句的意思是：“在印度或西非这样有着讲英语的古老的传统的国家里， 你应当广泛学习这里众多的发音。

38.B 根据上下文的意思选B。本句的意思是：“在这样的环境里如果你把BBC或这类的英语当作标准来学习的话， 你就错了。”

39.C or anything of this sort : 这里指任何诸如此类的。

40.A where 引导的定语从句。本句的意思 是：“如果你生活在没有讲英语的传统的这样的国家里。” 41.D take „as„, 把„看做„。本句的意思 是：“你必须把一些实用的英语的发音当作标准来学习。” 42.A some form of practical English pronunciation :这里指有实际用途的英语发音。 43.D it does not matter„没有关系。本句的意思是：“选择哪种形式都没有关系。” 44.A the most effective way „最有效发方法。

45.B 本句的意思是：“最有效的方法是：把你最常听到的英语作为标准来学习。”

46.A 文章的第一段谈到睡眠能使身体健康， 第二段、第三段谈到睡眠的几种状态，最后一段谈到很快入睡的几种方法。因此整篇文章都围绕睡眠而谈， 因此A为正确答案。

47.D. drowsy :瞌睡的， 想睡的。 因为上一句的意思是：“如果你睡觉有困难的话， 有人建议慢慢的深深呼吸。”紧接着作者说：“另外一些人认为喝热牛奶能使你„, 根据上下文应该选“瞌睡的”， 因此只有D 最符合题意。sick : 有病的；stand up :起立。 asleep : 睡着的。

48.B 答案在文章的第一段第二句话：“Sleep is necessary for good health.”意思是：“睡眠有利于身体健康。”因此本句的意思是睡眠不足有害健康。只有B最符合题意。

49.D 答案在第三段第二句话：“Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs your eyeballs begin to move more quickly.”意思是：“研究睡眠的科学家指出一个人做梦的时候眼球移动速度加快。”因此正确答案为D。

50.D 文章中没有谈到成年人的平均睡眠时间。

51.B 文章的第一段只有一句话：“Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.”意思是：“显然， 电视既有缺点又有优点”， 紧接着文章围绕着这一主题展开讨论。因此本段的作用是引出文章的主题。B 最符合题意。

52.D 答案在文章第二段的第二句话：“In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one.”意思是：“电视不仅是很方便的娱乐的来源， 而且相对便宜。”因此只有D最符合题意。

53.B 答案在文章的第二段有这样两个句子：“some people think that this is where the danger lies.” “He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any effort on his part.”有些人认为电视的危险在于观众变的被动了。因此B为正确答案。

.A 答案在第三段的第一句话：“television , it is often said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics.”电视能使人们了解科学、政治领域里的最新发展。因此A 最符合题意。

55.C 答案在文章的最后一句话：“It is the uses that is put to that determine value to society.”意思是：“电视的使用决定它对社会的价值。”因此C 正确答案。

56.B 答案可以在最后一段找到：“Nothing is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents.”因此有些人事业不成功的原因是选择了不合适的工作。因此B 是正确答案。

57.D 答案在第一段的中间有一句话：“the reason behind all this confusion is that there never has been proper vocational guidance in our educational institution.” 造成这种状况的原因是我们的教育机构没有给学生们进行适当的职业指导。因此D 为正确答案。

58.A 答案在第二段第一句话。“In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interest. “选择职业的时候首先要考虑的是这个工作你是否有兴趣。”因此A 正确答案。

59.D 文章的第一段谈到：“年轻人找工作时候的随意性， 因为他们没有经过任何的培训。” 第二段谈到：“选择职业的时候首先考虑的是自己是否有兴趣。”因此文章的标题应当是：“如何选择工作”因此D为正确答案。 60.B miserable: 痛苦的 。splendid: 辉煌的。disgusted: 厌恶的。touching: 接触的。因此只有B 最符合题意。

61. G 62. A. 63. F . E 65. D Writing Part A Dear Sir,

I am a university student majoring in English. We are going to have a course about American history next term. My professor recommended a book called Essential to the American Culture to us. It is said that the book was published last month and sold well. So I want to ask some information about it. Could you tell me the price of the book plus the postage and packing? Is there a discount if I order 30 books for my class?

Please reply soon. Thank you! Yours Sincerely Part B Advertisement

Despite of people’s criticism, advertisement is essential to the development of many industries in China.

In talking of advertising, we may think of commercials on TV, or advertisement on magazines or newspaper. Nowadays advertisement is everywhere and become part of our lives. With advertisement, the customers know the information about the latest products of the manufacturers. TV stations can make money by selling time to play the advertisements. Advertisement also provides manufactures a good channel to sell their products.

The manufacturers should realize that if their products are of poor quality, they can’t sell well. The TV stations should remember that too many advertisements will spoil the viewers’ enjoyment of their favorite programs.

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Most young people enjoy physical activities, walking, cycling, football, or mountaineering. These who have a passion 26 climbing high and difficult mountains are often 27 with astonishment. Why are men and women 28 to suffer cold and hardship, and to 29 on high mountains? This astonishment is caused, probably, by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activities 30 which men give their leisure.

There are no man-made rules, as there are for 31 as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of different kinds which it would be dangerous to 32 , but it is this freedom from man-made rules 33 makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to their own 34 .

If we 35 mountaineering with other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is 36 mountaineering is not a “team work”. However, it is only our misunderstanding. There are, in fact, no :matches” 37 “teams” of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may 38 , obviously, there is teamwork.

A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight with natural 39 that ate stronger and more powerful than man. His sport requires high mental and 40 qualities.

A mountain climber 41 to improve on skill year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions 42 in their early twenties. But it is not 43 for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more 44 than younger men, but they probably climb more skill and less 45 of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment.

26. [A]for [B]in [C]to [D] of

27. [A]looked up to [B]looked forward [C]looked into [D] looked upon 28. [A]willing [B]reluctant [C]unwilling [D] probable 29.[A]take pains [B]run risk [C] take a risk [D] make efforts 30. [A]to [B]with [C]for [D]towards 31. [A]so [B] various [C] different [D]such 32. [A] apply [B] worry [C] ignore [D] notice 33. [A] which [B] that [C] how [D] why

34. [A] methods [B] forms [C] rules [D] activities 35. [A] correlate [B] relate [C] compare [D] contrast 36. [A] for [B] what [C] which [D] that 37. [A]within [B]from [C]beyond [D]between 38. [A]exist [B]go [C]depend [D]confide 39. [A]strength [B]storms [C]powers [D]forces

40. [A]physician [B]physical [C]physiological [D]psychological 41. [A]tries [B]continues [C]wants [D]decides 42. [A]will be [B]appear [C]are [D]is 43. [A]unusual [B]normal [C]common [D]strange 44. [A]strength [B]efforts [C]energy [D]time 45. [A]shortage [B]lack [C]rubbish [D]waste SectionⅡ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes) Part A Directions:

Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET by drawing a thick line across the corresponding letter in the brackets.

Text I

Fifteen years ago, I entered the Boston Globe, which was a temple to me then. It wasn’t easy getting hired. But once you were there, I found, you were in.

Globe jobs were for life-guaranteed until retirement. For 15 years I had prospered there — moving from an ordinary reporter to foreign correspondent and finally to senior editor. I would have a lifetime of security is I struck with it. Instead, I had made a decision to leave. I entered my boss’s office. Would he rage? I wondered. He had a famous temper. “Matt, we have to have a talk,” I began awkwardly. “I came to the Globe when I was twenty-four. Now I’m forty. There’s a lot I want to do in life. I’m resigning.” “To another paper?” he asked. I reached into my coat pocket, but didn’t say anything. I handed him a letter that explained everything. It said that I was leaving to start a new media company. We were at a rare turning point in history. I wanted to be directly engaged in the change. “I’m glad for you,” he said, quite out of my expectation. “I just came from a board of directors meeting and it was seventy-five percent discouraging news. Some of that we can deal with. But much of it we can’t, ” he went on. “I wish you all the luck in the world,” he concluded. “And if it doesn’t work out, remember, your star is always high here.”

Then I went out of his office, walking through the newsroom for more good-byes. Everybody was saying congratulations. Everybody — even though I’d be risking all on an unfamiliar venture: all the financial security I had carefully built up.

Later, I had a final talk with Bill Taylor, chairman and publisher of the Boston Globe. He had turned the Globe into a billion-dollar property. “I’m resigning, Bill, ”I said. He listened while I gave him the story. He wasn’t looking angry or dismayed either. After a pause, he said, “Golly, I wish I were in your shoes.”

46. From the passage we know that the Globe is a famous _______. [A] newspaper [B] magazine [C]temple [ D ] church

47. If the writer stayed with the Globe _________. [ A] he would be able to realize his lifetime dreams. [ B] he would let his long-cherished dreams fade away. [ C ] he would never have to worry about his future life. [ D] he would never be allowed to develop his ambitions. 48. The writer wanted to resign because _________. [A] he had serious trouble with his boss. [ B ] he got underpaid at his job for the Globe.

[ C ] he wanted to be engaged in the new media industry. [ D ] he had found a better paid job in a publishing house.

49. When the writer decided to resign the Globe was faced with _______. [ A ] a trouble with its staff members [ B ] a shortage of qualified reporters [ C ] an unfavorable business situation [ D ]an uncontrollable business situation

50. By “:I wish I were in your shoes.” (in the last paragraph) Bill Taylor meant that _______. [ A ] the writer was to fail. [ B] the writer was stupid

[ C ] he would do the same if possible [D] he would reject the writer’s request Text 2

Do you find it very difficult and painful to get up in the morning? This might be called laziness, but Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.

During the hours when your labor through your work you may say that you’re “hot”. That’s true. The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak. For some people the peak comes during the forenoon. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar monologues as: “Get up, Peter! You’ll be late for work again!” The possible explanation to the trouble is that Peter is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening. Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has.

You can’t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit if better. Habit can help, Dr. Kleitman believes. Maybe you’re sleepy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway. Counteract your cycle to some extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. If your energy is low in the morning, but you have an important to do early in the day, rise before your usual hour. This won’t change your cycle, but you’ll get up steam and work better at your low point.

Get off to a slow start which saves your energy. Get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch. Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. Avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. Whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours.

51. If a person finds getting up early a problem, most probably ________. [A] he is a lazy person.

[ B ] he refuses to follow his own energy cycle. [C] he is not sure when his energy is low.

[D] he is at his peak in the afternoon or evening.

52. Which of the following may lead to family quarrels according to the passage? [AJ Unawareness of energy cycles. [B] Familiar monologues.

[C]A change in a family member’s energy cycle.

[D] Attempts to control the energy cycle of other family members.

53. If one wants to work efficiently at his low point in the morning, he should __________. [A]change his energy cycle [B] overcome his laziness [C]get up earlier than usual [D] go to bed earlier

. You are advised to rise with a yawn and stretch because it will __________. [A] help to keep your energy for the day’s work. [B] help you to control your temper early in the day [C] enable you to concentrate on your routine work

[D] keep your energy your energy cycle under control all day 55. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

[A] Getting off to work with a minimum effort helps save one’s energy.

[B] Dr. Kletman explains why people reach their peaks at different hours of day. [C] Habit helps a person adapt to his own energy cycle. [D] Children have energy cycles, too. Text 3

There was one thought that air pollution affected only the area immediately around large cities with factories and heavy automobile traffic. At present, we realize that although these are the areas with the worst air pollution, the problem is literally worldwide. On several occasions over the past decade, a heavy

cloud of air pollution has covered the east of the United States and brought health warnings in rural areas away from any major concentration of manufacturing and automobile traffic. In fact, the very climate of the entire earth may be infected by air pollution. Some scientists consider that the increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the air resulting from the burning of fossil fuels (coal and oil) is creating a “greenhouse effect”— conserving heat reflected from the earth and raising the world’s average temperature. If this view is correct and the world’s temperature is raised only a few degrees, much of the polar ice cap will melt and cities such as New York, Boston, Miami, and New Orleans will be in water. Another view, less widely held, is that increasing particular matter in the atmosphere is blocking sunlight and lowering the earth’s temperature — a result that would be equally disastrous. A drop of just a few degrees could create something close to a new ice age, and would mane agriculture difficult or impossible in many of our top farming areas. Today we do not know for sure that either of these conditions will happen (though one recent government report drafted by experts in the field concluded that the greenhouse effect is very possible) Perhaps, if we are lucky enough, the two tendencies will offset each other and the world’s temperature will stay about the same as it is now. Driven by economic profits, people neglect the damage on our environment caused by the “advanced civilization”. Maybe the air pollution is the price the human beings have to pay for their development. But is it really worthwhile?

56. As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution _______. [ A ] cause widespread damage in the countryside

[ B ] affected the entire eastern half of the United States [ C ] had damaged effect on health

[ D ] existed merely in urban and industries areas 57. As to the greenhouse effect, the author __________. [ A ] share the same view with the scientist. [ B ] is uncertain of its occurrence [ C ] rejects it as being ungrounded

[ D ] thinks that it will destroy the world soon

58. The word “offset” in the second paragraph could be replaced by _________. [ A] slip into [ B ] make up for [ C ] set up [ D ] catch up with 59. It can be concluded that ____________.

[ A ] raising the world’s temperature only a few degrees would not do much harm to life on earth. [ B] lowering the world’s temperature merely a few degrees would lead major farming areas to disaster. [C] almost no temperature variations have occurred over the past decade. [D] the world’s temperature will remain constant in the years to come. 60. This passage is primarily about __________. [A]the greenhouse effect..

[ B ] the burning of fossil fuels.. [C] the potential effect of air pollution. [ D] the likelihood of a new ice age. Part B Directions:

Read the following article in which five people talk about their ideas of dieting. For questions 61 to 65 , -match name of each speaker to one of the statements (A to C ) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Abbey

You can always recognize dieters from the sour expression on their faces. They spend most of their time turning their noses up at food. They are forever consulting calorie charts, gazing at themselves in mirrors, and leaping on to weighing-machines in the bathroom. They spend a lifetime fighting a losing battle against spreading hips, protruding tummies and double chins. What a miserable lot dieters are! Marlin

I began making some dietary and lifestyles changes during my second year of college and have been eating this way ever since. I like the way I feel when I don't eat animal foods so much more than the pleasure I used to get from eating them. I have much more energy; I need less sleep; I feel calmer; I can maintain an ideal body weight without worrying about how much I eat, and I can think more clearly. Maggie

During my first year of college, I gained forty pounds when I began throwing the javelin. For the next twenty years, I carried all of this extra weight and kidded myself that I was in good shape since that's what I weighed in college. Now that I've lost all that extra weight, I feel great! People say all the time, \"Well, how do you live without eating cheeseburgers or this or that?\" and I say, \"You just don't. It' s not even an option. It's not that hard once you get on it. \" Belinda

If you are on a diet, you're always hungry. You can't be hungry and happy at the same time. All the horrible concoctions you eat instead of food leave you permanently dissatisfied. A complete food it may be, but not quite as complete as juicy steak. So at least three times a day you will be exposed to temptation. How miserable to watch others tucking into piles of mouth-watering food while you munch a water biscuit and sip unsweetened lemon juice! And if hunger just proves too much for you, in the end you will lash out and devour five huge guilt-inducing cream cakes at a sitting. Then things will turn out to be even worse. Wood

I went on diet when my doctor told me that my blood pressure tended to be high. Only at that time did I realize the danger of being overweight. Since I began making dietary changes in 1982, eating this way has become increasingly accepted. I don't feel I've lost something after dieting. Instead, I’ve got something valuable. That is good health.

Now match each of the persons to the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements. Statements

61. Abbey [A] Being on a diet is a torture.

62. Marlin [ B] I feel better with vegetarian food. 63. Maggie [C] I lost weight after dieting. [ D] I began dieting for the sake of health.

. Belinda [E] Dieting enables people to enjoy life more. 65. Wood [F] Dieting simply causes endless worries. [ G] Dieting does more harm than good to one' s health. Section IV Writing (40 minutes)

You should write your responses to both parts on ANSWER SHEET 2. Part A

66. Suppose you have got the news that the university of Science and Technology of China is offering a scholarship for chemistry majors and that you have just received an MS degree in chemistry and are eager to have a personal interview with Dr. Wu Han wei , the Chairman. Write a letter of application for the scholarship. Your letter should include:

1. your performance at University

2. your eagerness for the personal interview

3. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Lin” instead. You do not need to write the address. Part B

67. Write an essay of about 120 words on cell phone. Refer to the following points: 1. explain the reasons why more people use cell phone nowadays 2. Talk about the advantages or disadvantages of cell phones 3. your conclusion 答案及试题分析：

26. A have a passion for sth “对---有强烈的感情、爱好”

27. D look up to“仰慕、尊敬某人”, look forward“期盼，盼望”, look into“调查”, look upon“把---看作，把---视为”

28. A willingly“愿意的”

29. C run risk“冒险”（被动的处于危险之中）, take a risk“冒险”, 30. A give leisure to sth “把空闲时间用于---” 31. D so + adj + a(n) + n., such + a（n）+ adj + n 32. C 此处的含义为“不遵守规定登山会很危险” 33. B It is --- that ---为强调句型

34. A 文中的意思为“登山者们自由地选择登山的方法”。

35. D compare with“与---比较”, contrast with“对比、对照”，指比较某一事物与另一事物，以显示它们的相异之处，表现明显的差别。

36. D 连词that引导的从句作系动词 is的表语 37. D between“在---之间”

38. C depend on sb or sth“需要某人或某事的支持和帮助

39. D strength“力量的强度”, power“运用能力或体力和脑力来做某事”, force“实施力量，产生行动或征服对手”。

40. B mental“智力的”, physical“体力的”

41. B year after year后应该选有“持续”之意的动词。 42. C be + in + one’s twenties 表示“在某人二十多岁时” 43. A unusual “不寻常的”

44. D 根据文章的含义，爬山者年龄大应该使用更多的时间。 45. D shortage“短缺”, waste“浪费”

46. A 第二段老板提到“是不是到另一家报纸去”根据此推测这是一家报社。 47. C 第二段提到“假如留下，会有生活保障”从而推断若不离开未来生活无忧。 48. C 第二段提到“我要离开公司去开一家新传媒公司”

49. C 第二段提到“老板说从董事会那里得到的75%的消息都是坏消息”从而推断，报社商业处境艰难。 50. C be in one’s shoes 为“处于某人的地位”文中指老板赞同作者的看法，表示假如他处于和作者相同的情况，他自己也会做出相同的事。

51. D 第二段“The possible explanation to the trouble is that Peter is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening”。 52. A 第二段最后一句

53. C 第三段“If your energy is low in the morning, but you have an important job to do early in the day, rise before your usual hour”。 . A 最后一段第一行

55. B 文章开头提到可莱曼特博士有一种新的解释，证明每个人都有一个每日的能量周期，但是后文也提到了每

人能解释这个周期。

56. D 由第一段第一句话可推知。

57. B 第一段最后一句“If this view is correct ---”表明作者只是引用这种现象并不确定其正确性。 58. B offset补偿, make up for弥补, set up建立, catch up with赶上 59. B 根据第二段第二句话“A drop of just a few degrees ---”可推知。 60. C 文章是在讨论大气污染给人类带来的潜在影响。 61-65 ABCGD 66. Dear Dr. Wu,

I have read the announcement in the newspaper that the University of Science and Technology of China is providing a scholarship in chemistry for the students. And I would like to apply for the scholarship. I received my MS degree in chemistry last year, and graduated with honors. I have worked as an assistant in the department of Chemistry on my university for two semesters. And in this letter I enclose my resume and a recommendation letter from my professor. I wish to have a personal interview with you at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely, Wang Lin 67. Cell Phone

The brave new world of cell phones has finally arrived in China. The light weight, pocket-sized cell phones make our life more convenient, efficient and colorful. So nowadays there are more and more people liking to use them.

Firstly, cell phones can facilitate communications. It is very convenient for us to get in touch people with cell phones. Wherever we are, if we want to talk to people, the only thing we need to do is to pick up a cell phone.

Secondly, cell phones can make the businessmen’s work more efficient. Some smart cell phones have the capacity of the computers; they can store and run simple programs. With the id of GPRS, people also can send or receive e-mail via cell phones.

Lastly, we can entertain ourselves with cell phone. When you are bored, you can play the built-in java games, listen to radio or record a short video with your cell phone.

I think cell phone plays an important part in our daily life. I wish with the help of cell phones our future life would be more convenient and beautiful.