单选题1. Organic farming has enormous____ to improve environmental conditions around the world.A.proposal B.mark C.indication D.potential 2. I wrote him a letter to show my ____ of his thoughtfulness.A.achievement B.agreement C.view D.appreciation3. One of the advantages of living on the top floor of a high-rise is that you can get a good ____.A.sight B.scene C.view D.look4. We’ve missed the last bus. I’m afraid we have no ___ but to take a taxi.A.way B.choice C.possibility D.selection5. He dropped the ____ and broke it.A.cup of coffee B.coffee’s cup C.cup for coffee D.coffee cup6. ____ the child expresses his interest in an activity, the stronger it will become.A.The more frequent B.The frequenter C.The more frequently D.The frequentlier7. Since taxi fare in the city may run ____ twenty dollars, I suggest that you take a bus.A.as high as B.as expensive as C.so high that D.so expensive as8. To answer accurately is more important than _____.A.a quick finish B.to finish quickly C.finishing quickly

D.you finish quickly9. Have you ____ been to our town before?No, it’s the first time I ____ here.A.even, come B.even, have come C.ever, come D.ever, have come10. In recent years many football clubs ___ as business to make a profit.A.have run B.have been run C.had been run D.will run11. Although we have ____ not to offer you a position at this time, we will keep your resume on file for our future openings.A.decided B.deciding C.decision D.decidedly12. A revised policy for returns and exchanges at Goodwin supermarkets ____ on August 1.A.will be implemented B.to implement C.implement D.are implementing13. She had a tense expression on her face, ____ she were experiencing trouble.A.even though B.as though C.even as D.now that 14. _____ it was already dark, they went on working in the fields.A.If B.Whether C.When D.while15. Scientists say it may be five or ten years _____ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.A.since B.before C.after D.when16. Don’t let the child play with scissors ____ he cuts himself.A.in case B.so that C.now that D.only if

17. Many of them turned a deaf ear to his advice, ____ they knew it to be valuable.A.as if B.now that C.even though D.so that 18. Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true ____ it comes to classroom tests.A.when B.since C.before D.after19. The company chairman expressed disappointment in the behavior of some staff members ____ said that most employees had followed company guidelines.A.and B.but C.or D.else20. Not only you but also I ___ able to help him out.A.are B.is C.am D.were21. Mayor as well as volunteer workers _____ the newly-built stadium.A.is cleaning B.are cleaning C.were cleaning D.have cleaned22. About 20 percent of the work ____ done yesterday.A.are B.is C.were D.was23. Mr Smith, together with his children, ____ arrived.A.are B.has C.is D.have24. ____ he does has nothing to do with me.A.Whatever B.No matter what C.That D.If25. The manager came over and asked the customer how ____.A.did the quarrel came about

B.the quarrel had come aboutC.had the quarrel come about D.have the quarrel come about26. The professor is ____ they call a walking dictionary.A.which B.that C.who D.what27. He was given a week to decide ____ he should accept the offer.A.whether B.who C.where D.what28. ____ is no possibility ____ Bob can win the first prize in the match.A.There; that B.It;that C.There; whether D.It; whether 29. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers, ____ overall consumption is significantly higher than that of women.A.that B.whose C.which D.in which30. Did’t you see the man ____?A.I nodded just now B.whom I nodded just now C.I nodded to him just now D.I nodded to just now31. Can you lend me the novel ____ the other day?A.that you talked B.you talked about it C.which you talked with D.you talked about32. The nurse shut the windows quietly ____ disturb the patient.A.so as not to B.so as to not C.so that not to D.so that to not33. ____ left unguarded.A.At no time the gate B.At no time was the gateC.At no time the gate was D.At no time did the gate

34. Not until I came home last night ____ to bed.A.Mum did go B.did Mum go C.went Mum D.Mum went35. _____ that the pilot couldn’t fly through it.A.The storm so severe was B.So severe was the stormC.So the storm was severe D.Such was the storm severe36. If they ____ earlier than expected, they ____ here now.A.had started; would be B.started; mightC.had started;would have been D.will start; might have been37. If I ____ harder at school, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.A.worked B.were to work C.had worked D.were working38. Without the teacher’s instruction, he ____ any great progress.A.would not make B.would not have made C.should not have made D.should not make39. ______ to use crutches for six months severely limited Mr. Locke's ability to work in the shipping facility.A. Has B. Have C. Having D. Has had40. Unless the organization _____ the demanding changes required by the deal, the merger will be called off.A. execution B. executing C. executes D. executable41. The government issued a warning to local companies that all waste must be disposed of _____ or they will face heavy fines.A. corrects B. correcting C. correction D. correctly42. Just as relaxation is an important part of our lives, _____ stress.

A. so is B. as it is C. and so is D. the same is43. Ms. McMahon would like to speak with ----- attended the annual accounting seminar in Phoenix last weekend.A. anyone B. however C. everybody D. Whoever44. The writing in the article must be as ----- as possible so that all readers can understand the complex issue.A. clear B. clearer C. clearest D. Clearly45. She married a man ________ in mechanical engineering.A. sociable B. skillfull C. specializing D. social46. He appreciated _____the chance to deliver his thesis in the annual symposium on Comparative Literature.A. having given B. to have been givenC. to have given D. having been given47. _____in the first round of the competition, our team took the earliest flight back.A. Being knocked out B. Having been knocked outC. We were knocked out D. We had been knocked out 48. If the door was not forced open, _____that the burglar must have had a key.A. it follows B. it is followed C. following is D. it will be followed49. Unless the organization _____ the demanding changes required by the deal, the merger will be called off.A. execution B. executing C. executes D. executable50. Employees ----- to transfer to the new branch office will receive reimbursements for all

moving expense, as well as a bonus.A. direct B. directed C. directing D. direction

阅读题Passage 1Adventure BlogJune 14, 201011:30 PMAfter touring America for many days, today was the most memorable of all. Walking down the streets of a small town just north of Phiadephia, I met a friendly man in his early fifties by the name of Moses and started to chat when I asked for directions. I accepted his warm offer to go to his house for some cookies and tea, where we continued to chat. He started to tell me his amazing life story about his life in Vietnam as a soldier and how he braved it all. He showed me some war journals, pictures, and trophies.Moses plans to open a small war museum in the town in the near future. He advocates soldiers’ virtues cush as discipline, loyalty to country, and integrity. His father was a soldier who taught him these values, too. He wants to educate the young in his town and contribute to national education to the town. He plans to take over a small building down the road and renovate it. I admire his passion, his loyalty, and most of all his integrity, a virtue I find rare in most young people.I enjoyed my time as I shared his glory although I was not able to visualize his story at the time. After spending some time with him, I went back to the hotel. I came across a shop selling computer games. The sales assistant was trying to get me to buy something by telling a lie. I instantly understood what Moses was trying to tell me about integrity. If you are a soldier once, you are a soldier for life! I admire Moses because I hope that by the time I am his age, I will have great stories to tell.1. Which of the following is not true about Moses?A.He is a war veteran.B.He keeps memoirs of his younger days.C.He is a middle-aged personD.He is a professional photographer.2. What does the writer admire the most abut Moses?A.His integrity B.His conversational skills C.His passion D.His loyalty3. What made the writer realize that he couldn’t visualize while he was with Moses?A.An incident that occurred with a sales clerk at a store

B.A computer war game that he played after he returnedC.A talk with one of the hotel staff memberD.A visit to the war museum in town4. Why does Moses want to run a small war museum?A.To show off some of his war memorabiliaB.To pass on his knowledge of virtuesC.To prepare for his golden yearsD.To relive his glory days as a soldier

Passage 2The Daily InquirerOctober 8Book Review of Anne Narazaki’s

New Century, New BusinessReviewed by John Gilliam

Anne Narazaki’s recent book, New Century, New Business, seeks to examine the new technologies that are critical for global business and how they affect today’s corporate transactions. Ms. Narazaki argues that while economic transactions of one kind or another have taken place for thousands of years, the impact of changing technology on business has become obvious only recently. In fact, as new technologies have grown more prevalent, Ms. Narazaki observes, international businesses have increased in size and number. At the same time, the time required to conduct each business transaction has decreased.Mr. Narazaki illustrates her observations with detailed examples of recent business transactions. Citing the merger of Poynter Technologies and Carce Company, which created the largest financial services company in the world, Ms. Narazaki explains the effect technology has on the valuation of a company, on communication between the managements of different companies, and on stock and funds trading.Those of us who take an interest in the interaction between business and technology will find Ms. Narazaki’s ideas persuasive. The view that business cannot survive without keeping up with new technology has become today’s corporate reality.

To: Anne Narazaki                Date: October 13

From: Lily Oguro

Dear Anne,I know we haven’t spoken since our days working together at the Rosence Company in Sydney, but I’m writing to congratulate you on the publication of your first book! I happened to read the Daily Inquirer on October 8 and was pleased and surprised to come across John Gilliam’s article. You must be thrilled at getting such a great review.It seems like ages ago we worked together in Sydney. Do you remember our office? No computers, no internet, and three phones for twenty employees. Times and businesses certainly

have changed. Judging by what I have read in your book so far, I thoroughly agree with your insightful and engaging assessment of technology and business.Are you still living in London? I’ll be making a business trip there next month. (I’m with Rotaro incorporated now). And it would be nice to see you. In any event, I am really looking forward to finishing your book.Sincerely yours,Lily Oguro

 5. In the article, the word “critical” in paragraph 1, line 4 is closest in meaning toA. growingB. sensitiveC. disapprovingD. Important6. According to the article, why is the merger of Poynter Technologies and Carce Company mentioned in the book?A. To point out the legal issues raised by new technologiesB. To show how the world’s largest computer technology firm was createdC. To indicate that large companies have advantages in the marketplaceD. To illustrate the impact technology has on transactions7. What can be inferred about John Gilliam from his review?A. He specializes in articles focusing on history.B. He agrees with the ideas presented in the bookC. He hopes technology will become less important to businessD. He is training to work in corporate mergers.8. Why did Ms. Oguro write an e-mail to Ms. Narazaki?A. To offer her a jobB. To compliment her on her new bookC. To invite her to visit SydneyD. To request advice on writing books9. What does Ms. Oguro indicate about New Century, New Business?A. It is Anne Narazaki’s first book.B. It is published by Rotaro incorporatedC. John Gilliam helped write a section of itD. Anne Narazaki wrote it at Poynter Technologies

Passage 3Westwood hotelAs part of our commitment to provide the best service to our guests, routine maintenance on the water delivery system and pumps is scheduled to take place for the following date and time:Tuesday, January 7th9:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.During the above period, water supply in the hotel may be stopped temporarily. After the maintenenance work is performed, the water may become discolored due to the sediment in the supply system. If this happens, please run the water for a while until it becomes clear again. If the

water does not run clear after 3 minutes, please inform us of this problem, and then our maintenance personnel will take an immediate action. (please note that decolorization itself does not pose a risk to health.)In addition, the water pressure may fluctuate during the period of maintenance. Thus, we would appreciate it if you could shut off all the faucets in the tub and sink securely before leaving the room to prevent possible flooding.If you would like to have more information on this ,please feel free to call the front desk. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. We wish you a very pleasant stay with us here at westwood. 10. Why will there be interruptions in the water supply?A. The water delivery system in the hotel is broken.B. The water has been found to be contaminated.C. A scheduled maintenance work will be carried out.D. A new water delivery system will be installed.11. When are the hotel guests asked to contact the staff?A. If no hot water is coming out of the faucetB. If the water continues to be discoloredC. If the water pressure is too lowD. If the sediment is not visible in the water12. Which of the following is NOT said in this notice?A. The water may run slowly at times.B. The discolored water is not hazardous to health.C. The water will be tested for contamination.D. The guests can call the front desk if they are not sure of this scheduled work.13. What are the guests asked to do?A. Close all the faucets tightly before they leave.B. Clean the sediments in the tubs and sinks.C. Allow the maintenance staff to access their rooms.D. Avoid using the tub and sink until after 2:00 p.m.

Passage 4Notice :New regulations of regarding abuse of printing

Last year, the management set up new rules to encourage employees to cut down on unnecessary printing fees. However, there has been a rash of abuses of the printing policy. Therefore, in order to control the cost, management had decided to enforce more stringent regulations that are required to be adhered to by everyone, including the management.Starting today, the management staff will meet to discuss and begin drafting up the new policy. We will post new rules outlining the new printing policy as soon as it becomes available. Once it is complete, please read it carefully. Anyone in violation of the new rules will be considered behaving in a disorderly manner and will be penalized accordingly.Your cooperation and self-discipline is highly requested. Thank you.The Management Team2010.08.14

NEW PRINTING POLICYEffective as of 08/18/2010

Due to the fact that our overhead costs have far exceeded our budget, we had to get to the root of the problem. Shockingly, most of our costs came from printing. A further, detailed look made us realize that too many of our 1000 employees were wasting paper by marking unnecessary copies. This, of course, has increased our paper usage, but it has also resulted in our using more of the very expensive ink cartridges as well as the repair work that has followed. Over the past month, this has occurred at a rate that is not acceptable. Therefore, the following rules will go into effect immediately starting tomorrow for everyone in all departments. This problem is serious, so anyone caught in violation of the rules below will be reprimanded, suspended, or even dismissed. Your full cooperation is requested.1) All departments will be assigned an access card. It will record the date and time to keep track

of the number of copies your department staff makes. Managers in each department are responsible for keeping track of who uses the card by keeping a record book.

2) For bulk copies over 100, you must get advance approval from your department head.3) Any department believed to be making unnecessary copies will be approached. Upon

investigation, a warning may result to the person being accused.4) A second warning may result in suspension without pay or, in this worst case, being dismissed

from your position.5) Each department may pick up an access card from the reception desk after filling out a form.With second warning, your manager and the general manager will meet to discuss the proper handling of the situation.14. For whom is the notice intended?A. Only the management staff of the companyB. Employees who had previously received a warningC. All staff members in the companyD. The managers who wrote the policy15. What can be inferred from the notice?A. Most of the employees are abiding by the rules.B. Many workers have already been penalized.C. The management staff is doing a poor job.D.A lot of paper is being wasted.16. How many days did it take to write up the new policy?A.One day B.Two days C.Three days D.Four days17. Which of the following is NOT part of the new printing rule?A. Each employee’s usage will be recorded.B. Permission is required for making a large number of copies.C. Employees who receive a warning will automatically be let go.D. Anyone caught wasting copy paper will be investigated.

18. What would be the worst outcome of a meeting between the manager and the general manager?A. A suspension without pay B. Dismissal from the companyC. A pay cutD. A demotion

Passage 5To: All EmployeesFrom: Paul CreightonAs you all know, we have had a great year this year, and we have tallied the sales numbers on each and every one of you. I’d like first of all of thank everyone for their hard work and effort. Despite the slow growth in the economy this year, we still managed to stay ahead of our competition and beat last year’s figures as well.In addition to surpassing last year’s numbers, we have added 6 new branches, two in the downtown area, one on the west side of town, and the remaining three in the growing northern area of the city. We are pleased that each of our new branches showed a positive net income, and we expect them to grow modestly over the next couple of years with more explosive growth as we hit 2014.In a week’s time we will be gathering for our annual appreciation ceremony for all the hard work that you do. I expect everyone to be there. It’s a great time just to relax and enjoy the fruits of our labors. Besides some great entertainment and tons of awards to give out this year, we have also lined up a surprise for Brad Jone’s retirement. We want to honor him for his 32 years of service with a special tribute that night.I hope to see you all there!19. What is the main purpose of the memo?A. To announce the opening of a new branch office downtownB. To invite staff members to an awards nightC. To persuade employees to participate in a special event arranged by Brad JonesD. To announce the achievements of a co-worker who has been with the company for 32 years20. Which of the following is NOT part of this year’s occurrences?A. The opening of six branch offices in the cityB. A retirement announcement made by a colleagueC. A successful year in the number of sales madeD. The closing of one of their competing companies21. What does Mr.Creighton say about the new branch offices?A. They are facing an uncertain future.B. They will grow rapidly within the next few years.C. They are planning to expand their workforce in the near future.D. They will be assigned new general managers.

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22. Who is the intended audience of this advertisement?A. People who are in legal troubleB. Anyone who is having financial problemsC. Business that are in need of tax breaksD. Workers who must do their yearly income taxes23. What type of service does the company offer?A. It helps those who are in debt.B. It lends money at low interest.C. It invests in potential companies.D. It provides legal counseling to people in trouble.

Passage 7Stella Velo 132 Rodeoway Crescant. #2Vancouver, British Columbia,CanadaDear Mrs.Velo,My name is Christian Lind, and I am Fly Entertainment’s Senior Marketing Director. A couple ofweeks ago I had the privilege of becoming acquainted with you at the American MarketingAssociation Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. At the time, you expressed great interest inour in-flight entertainment system, but unfortunately I did not have a brochure handy with me.However, you were kind enough to hand me your business card, and here I am writing to you.I have enclosed a catalog with this letter along with some information regarding ourstate-of-the-art entertainment system used by many of the top airlines and cruise shipsthroughout the world.

At this time, I’d like to point out that since our last meeting, we have made a couple ofimprovements to our system from the feedback of our beloved consumers. We have now includeda memory portion to the program selection, so you can go back and see which programs youhave selected. We have also included a parental control button to screen select programsfor the children. And, if you order now, we are willing to promotionally offer 20% off ourregular price in order to develop our mutually beneficial relationship.I appreciate the time you have taken to read my letter to you. I hope I hear from you soonand get a chance to meet you again at another AMA event.With best regards,Christian LindSenior Marketing ManagerFly Entertainment, Inc.

Premium Standard SystemQuality and premium selection at its bestOne of the most common complaints from passengers on planes is the inadequate in-flightentertainment. Generally, movies are played at times selected by the airline, which bestsuits the airline staff. And, if any choices are provided, they are usually restricted toa few audio channels.Now, with the introduction of Fly Entertainment’s Premium Standard System, freedom is justa touch away. With over 100 satellite stations and over 100 radio stations, each passengeris about to custom-select their choice of shows at whatever time is most convenient for them.This way, you can keep up with all your favorite movies, shows, and programs while you are ahundred miles away from home, or you can experience the programs of a different culture andlanguage. All of this can be available at a low cost of $10 per seat.

24. What is the main purpose of the letter?A. To enquire further about a product introduced at the conferenceB. To invite Mrs.Velo to the next American Marketing Association ConferenceC. To follow up on an earlier discussion with Mrs.VeloD. To request a discount on the next purchase25. How can Mrs. Velo receive the discount mentioned?A. By acting nowB. By purchasing in bulkC. By paying cashD. By attending the next AMA event26. According to the letter, what has taken place since Mr.Lind last spoke with Mrs.Velo?A. A consumer survey had been conducted by the company.B. Some new features have been added to the system.C. The price of the system has been slashed 20%.D. Plenty of brochures have been ordered.27. What is the Premium Standard System?A. An airline companyB. An entertainment company

C. A product of Fly EntertainmentD. A rule set by the airline industry28. Which of the following is NOT a feature described of the product?A. It has many stations to choose from.B. It catches stations from other nations.C. It has a parental screen option.D. It has many children’s programs.

Passage 8Fantasy FitnessAre you tired of waiting in line to use your favourite exercise machine only to find out that it is broken for the day? Or you finally get yourself out to the gym, but there is no one to train with? Well, don’t fret because Fantasy Fitness is here. At Fantasy Fitness, all your health care needs are at your fingertips. We have a 200-square-feet exercise room with the latest exercise equipment and a 100-square-foot swimming pool with multiple private saunas and Jacuzzi rooms, and everyone who signs up with us will be put in a special program tailored-made by our licensed trainer to help you get into the best shape of your life.Read what some of our most satisfied customers have to say:“I always used to skip going to the gym and wasted so much money on those expensive membership fees. But not at Fantasy Fitness, with their readily available personal trainers and customized workout programs. I never miss a workout!”

Dava from New York“As a mother of four, who would ever think that would have the time to go to the gym, much less spend any time in the sauna, but at Fantasy Fitness they take care of all my family’s needs. They have a fully-equipped professional staff of over 10 daycare specialists working around the clock as well as 5 different play rooms for children between 5-10 to play in. I used to think I would never exercise again, but not any more…. Fantasy Fitness is a mother’s fantasy come true! ”

Jane from Los Angeles“My girlfriend used to complain that I work too much and that I’ve gained a lot of weight over the months. She said that we never get to spend any quality time together, but ever since I joined Fantasy Fitness, that has changed. Since joining six months ago, I have already lost 25 pounds and my girlfriend was so impressed she joined as well. Now we spend a lot of time together at Fantasy Fitness. Fantasy Fitness has turned my life from frustration to a true fantasy”.

Bob from TexasCome and try Fantasy Fitness! You’ll never regret it!

29. Which of the following is NOT a service mentioned in the advertisement?A.Personal training by a specialistB.A daycare center for children under 10 years oldC.Saunas for members to relas in D.Free swimming lessons for regulars30. What can be inferred from the advertisement?A.Fantasy Fitness has gyms nationwide.

B.The fitness center guarantees weight loss.C.Children get free memberships.D.The swimming pool is available 24 hours a day.31. Why is Jane happy with Fantasy Fitness?A.She can work out with her children.B.She received many tips about nutrition.C.She does not have to worry about her kids.D.She has lost a lot of weight.

Passage 9Monday, November 11 Tuesday, November 128:00 Breakfast meeting with new

candidate for hire8:00

9:00 9:00 Plant tours (w/Nick Jackson)-need to select final venue

10:00 Project Status meeting 10:0011:00 11:0012:00 Lunch meeting w/

President to review budget forecast12:00 Lunch-Team Training

1:00 1:002:00 Client presentation-Key Study

Summary2:00

3:00 3:00 Directors’Weekly Conference call (proposal package by courier)

4:00 New Business discussion w/John Harvey

4:00

5:00 5:00 Weekly staff meeting in conference room

6:00 Concert tickets 6:00

MEMO:Sarah,Remember that I won’t be in the office tomorrow on Friday and will be in late on Monday after my breakfast meeting. I have a busy start to the week and really need your help to make things happen.Please have all team members update their reports for our status meeting at 10:00, and double-check to confirm that my lunch is booked with the president.I’ve left you draft notes for my presentation at 2:00, I will need them in proper format (and 10 copies) for my meeting. There are certain sections that I need you to gather more information on.Contact Nick Jackson with the plant tour details so that he can meet me there. Let him know that we need to make a decision by the end of the week.There’s a package that’s supposed to be here by Monday morning for my director’s call. If the package doesn’t arrive, please use this tracking number (34250-AF) to find the location, as it’s

important that I have it for my call.Finally, please let everyone know that the staff meeting is mandatory attendance for all.Thanks for your help. Have a great weekend!Terry

32. What will Terry most likely be doing first Monday morning?A. Meeting with the leader of the companyB. Preparing for his 10 o’clock conferenceC. Talking to the newest member of the companyD. Enjoying a tour around the factory site33. Who most likely will read the memo?A. Nick JacksonB. John HarveyC. Terry’s assistantD. The president’s secretary34. When will the meeting mentioned in the memo for everyone to attend take place?A. Monday at 8:00amB. Monday at 10:00amC. Tuesday at 3:00pmD. Tuesday at 5:00pm35. On which day was the memo written?A. Thursday, November 7B. Friday,November 8C. Monday,November 11D. Tuesday,November 1236. What does the writer say he will need to have for his 3 o’clock meeting on Tuesday?A. 10 copies of the draft notesB. The updated version of a reportC. A parcelD. The factor tour schedule

Passage 10Ranch. It was near Los Angeles in California. A few years later Hollywood was one of the famous places in the world. At the beginning of the 20th century there was a big farm called Hollywood. From the 1910's to the 1950's, Hollywood was the film center of the world.Every family knew the names of its film stars — Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Bergman and hundreds more.The reason why people went to Hollywood to make films was the sun. At first, people made films in New York on the east coast of the United States.But then they heard about Los Angeles, where there are 350 days of the sun every year. As they made all the films by sunlight, the west coast was a much better place to work. Also near Hollywood you can find mountains and sea and desert. They did not have to travel far to make any kind of film.

When TV became popular, Hollywood started making films for television. Then in the 1970's they discovered people still went to the cinema to see big expensive films. Nowadays they are still making films in Hollywood and people see them all over the world.

37. Hollywood used to be a ______.A. cinema B. big farmC. park D. Market38. In the 1910's Hollywood became a ______.A. famous theatre B. good place to have holidaysC. film center D. home for stars39. Who was not mentioned (提到) as a film star in the passage ______.A. Charlie Chaplin B. Marily MonroeC. Bergman D. Greta Garbo40. People went to Hollywood to make films because ______.A. it was a beautiful place B. they could find many film starsC. there was a lot of sunlight thereD. it was a famous place41. Which statement (说法) is true?A. The west coast was a better place to make films.B. There are no mountains near Hollywood.C. People no longer went to the cinema after television became popular.D. Hollywood began to make films for television after the First World War.

Passage 11We all know that the normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours’ sleep alternation with some 16-17 hours’wakefulness and that, broadly speaking, the sleep normally coincides with the hours of darkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this cycle can be modified.The question is no mere academic one. The ease, for example, with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a question of growing importance in industry where automation calls for round-the-clock working of machines. It normally takes from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a reversed routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. Unfortunately, it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week; a person may work from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m. one week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the next, and 4:00p.m. to 12:00 midnight the third and so on. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine than he has to change to another, so that much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very efficiently.

The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to a number of permanent night workers. An interesting study of the domestic life and health of night-shift workers was carried out by Brown in 1957. She found a high incidence of disturbed sleep and other disorders among those on alternating day and night shifts, but no abnormal occurrence of these phenomena among those on permanent night work.This latter system then appears to be the best long-term policy, but meanwhile something may be done to relieve the strains of alternate day and night work by selecting those people who can adapt most quickly to the changes of routine. One way of knowing when a person has adapted is by measuring his body temperature. People engaged in normal daytime work will have a high temperature during the hours of wakefulness and a low one at night; when they change to night work, the pattern will only gradually go back to match the new routine and the speed with which it does so parallels, broadly speaking, the adaptation of the body as a whole, particularly in terms of performance. Therefore, by taking body temperature at intervals of two hours throughout the period of wakefulness it can be seen how quickly a person can adapt to a reversed routine, and this could be used as a basis for selection. So far, however, such a form of selection does not seem to have been applied in practice.　42. The main problem of the round-the-clock working system lies in _______.A. the disturbance of the daily cycle of workers who have to change shifts too frequentlyB. the inconveniences brought about to the workers by the introduction of automationC. the fact that people working at night are often less effectiveD. the fact that it is difficult to find a number of good night workers43. The best solution to implementing the 24-hour working system seems ________.A. to employ people who work on night shifts onlyB. to create better living conditions for night workersC. to change shifts at longer intervalsD. to have longer shifts44. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Body temperature may serve as an indication of a worker’s performance.B. The employment of permanent night shift workers seems to be the best solution to problems of the round-the-clock working system.C. Taking body temperature at regular intervals can show how a person adapts to the changes of routine. D. Disturbed sleep occurs more frequently among shift workers.45. It is possible to find out if a person has adapted to the changes of routine by measuring his body temperature because ________.A. body temperature changes when the cycle of sleep and wakefulness alternatesB. body temperature changes when he changes to night shift or backC. the temperature reverses when the routine is changed.D. people have higher temperature when they are working efficiently.

Passage 12From the health point of view we are living in a marvelous age. We are immunized from birth against many of the most dangerous diseases. A large number of once fatal illnesses can now be cured by modern drugs and surgery. It is almost certain that one day remedies will be found for the

most stubborn remaining diseases. The expectation of life has increased enormously. But though the possibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever before, every day we witness the incredible slaughter of men, women and children on the roads. Man versus the motor car! It is a never-ending battle which man is losing. Thousands of people over the world are killed or horribly killed each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen.It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering wheel, his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor car often brings out a man's very worst qualities. People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind a steering-wheel. They swear, they are ill-mannered and aggressive, willful as two-year-old and utterly selfish. Ai1 their hidden frustrations, disappointments and jealousies seem to be brought to the surface by the act of driving.The surprising thing is that society smiles so benignly on the motorist and seems to condone his behaviour. Everything is done for his convenience. Cities are allowed to become almost uninhabitable because of heavy traffic; towns are made ugly by huge car parks; the countryside is desecrated by road networks; and the mass annual slaughter becomes nothing more than a statistic, to be conveniently forgotten.It is high time a world code were created to reduce this senseless waste of human life. With regard to driving, the laws of some countries are notoriously lax and even the strictest are not strict enough. A code which was universally accepted could only have a dramatically beneficial effect on the accident rate. Here are a few examples of some of the things that might be done. The driving test should be standardized and made far more difficult than it is; all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so; the age at which young people are allowed to drive any vehicle should be raised to at least 21; all vehicles should be put through stringent annual tests for safety. Even the smallest amount of alcohol in the blood can impair a person's driving ability. Present drinking and driving laws (where they exist) should be mad much stricter. Maximum and minimum speed limits should be imposed on all roads. Governments should lay down safety specifications for manufacturers, as has been done in the USA. All advertising stressing power and performance should be banned. These measures may sound inordinately harsh. But surely nothing should be considered as severe if it results in reducing the annual toll of human life. After all, the world is for human beings, not motor cars.

46. The main idea of this passage is that ______.A. traffic accidents are mainly caused by motoristsB. thousands of people over the world are killed each yearC. the laws of some countries about driving are too laxD. only stricter traffic laws can prevent accidents47. What does the author think of society toward motorists?A. Society smiles on the motorists.B. Huge car parks are built in cities and towns.C. Victims of accidents are nothing.D. Society condones their rude driving.48. Why does the author say that his car becomes the extension of his personality?A. Driving can show his real self.B. Driving can show the other part of his personality.

C. Driving can bring out his character.D. His car embodies his temper.49. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?A. Build more highways.B. Conduct stricter driving tests.C. Test drivers every three years.D. Raise the age limit and lay down safety specifications.50. The attitude of the author is ______.A. ironical B. criticalC. appealing D. Militant

Passage 13The Norwegian Government is doing its best to keep the oil industry under control. A new law

limits exploration to an area south of the southern end of the long coastline; production limits have

been laid down (though these have already been raised) ; and oil companies have not been allowed

to employ more than a limited number of foreign workers. But the oil industry has a way of

getting over such problems, and few people believe that the Government will be able to hold

things back for long. As a Norwegian politician said last week: "We will soon be changed beyond

all recognition. "

Ever since the war, the Government has been carrying out a programme of development in the

area north of the Arctic Circle. During the past few years this programme has had a great deal of

success: Tromso has been built up into a local capital with a university, a large hospital and a

healthy industry. But the oil industry has already started to draw people from the south, and within

a few years the whole northern policy could be in ruins.

The effects of the oil industry would not be limited to the north, however. With nearly 100 percent

employment, everyone can see a situation developing in which the service industries and the

tourist industry will lose more of their workers to the oil industry. Some smaller industries might

even disappear altogether when it becomes cheaper to buy goods from abroad.

The real argument over oil is its threat to the Norwegian way of life. Farmers and fishermen do not

make up most of the population, but they are an important part of it, because the Norwegians see

in them many of the qualities that they regard with pride as essentially Norwegian. And it is the

farmers and the fishermen who are most critical of the oil industry because of the damage that it

might cause to the countryside and to the sea.

51. The Norwegian Government would prefer the oil industry to ______.A. provide more jobs for foreign workers

B. slow down the rate of its development

C. sell the oil it is producing abroad

D. develop more quickly than at present

52. The Norwegian Government has tried to ______.A. encourage the oil companies to discover new oil sources

B. prevent oil companies employing people from northern Norway

C. help the oil companies solve many of their problems

D. keep the oil industry to something near its present size

53. According to the passage, the oil industry might lead northern Norway to ______.A. the development of industry

B. a growth in population

C. the failure of the development programme

D. the development of new towns

54. In the south, one effect to the development of the oil industry might be ______.A. a large reduction on unemployment

B. a growth in the tourist industry

C. a reduction in the number of existing industries

D. the development of a number of service industries

55. Norwegian farmers and fishermen have an important influence because ______.A. they form such a large part of the Norwegian ideal

B. their lives and values represent the Norwegian ideal

C. their work is so useful to the rest of Norwegian society

D. they regard oil as a threat to the Norwegian way of life

Passage 14

Throughout history, people had dreamed about joining England and France together. Even

Napoleon had a plan to dig a tunnel (隧道) and reach England. One of the first people who tried to

dig a tunnel under the Channel was a French engineer called Albert Mathieu. His tunnel failed.

In 1881, Colonel Beamont and Captain English from Britain also tried to dig a tunnel. Their tunnel

went six kilometers into the Channel. Queen Victoria stopped them and said it was dangerous to

connect with France. It was a very good tunnel, and it is still there today.

The new tunnel (ready in 1993) is, in fact, three tunnels-two for trains and a “service tunnel” for

fresh air to go in and for men who take care of the tunnels. The tunnels are fifty kilometers long,

forty meters under water. Forty kilometers of tunnel are under the sea itself. They are the longest

undersea tunnels in the world. Trains travel through the tunnels at 160 km/h. People drive their

cars onto trains and the trains take them through the tunnel. Each train takes 1,500 people and

there are trains every ten minutes.

A special radio station called Channel Channel has started, because it is impossible to receive

normal radio signals (信号) when you are under the sea. The station sends news to keep people

up-to-date with the “world outside” while they are in the tunnel.

56. What was people’s dream about England and France?A. Napoleon could reach England.

B. Napoleon could dig a tunnel for them.

C. Albert Mathieu would succeed.

D. England and France could be joined together.

57. Which is TRUE about the tunnel building in 1881?A. The tunnel went six kilometers from France.

B. Tunnel-building was a dangerous job.

C. The old tunnel is still under the sea.

D. The queen agreed to the digging plan.

58. What’s the traveling like in the tunnel?A. Trains and cars can travel at 160 km/h.

B. People can travel by trains through two tunnels.

C. It takes ten minutes to go through the tunnel by train.

D. People can drive their cars or take trains through the tunnel.

59. Channel Channel has started to _________.A. tell people what the date is

B. send news about people in the tunnel

C. tell people news about the outside world

D. receive radio signals of the outside world

60. The passage mainly tells us _________. A. the history of the Channel tunnel

B. the importance of the Channel tunnel

C. it’s hard work to dig an undersea tunnel

D. the people who tried to dig the Channel tunnel

Passage 15

Opportunities for rewarding work become fewer for both men and women as they grow older.

After age 40, job hunting becomes even more difficult. Many workers stay at jobs they are too old

for rather than face possible rejection. Our youth-oriented, throw-away culture sees little value in

older people. In writer Lilian Hellman's words, they have "the wisdom that comes with age that

we can't make use of."

Unemployment and economic need for work is higher among older women, especially minorities,

than among younger white women. A national council reports these findings: Though unemployed

longer when seeking work, older women job-hunt harder, hold a job longer with less absenteeism

(缺勤 ), perform as well or better, are more reliable, and are more willing to learn than men or

younger women. Yet many older women earn poor pay and face a future of poverty in their

retirement years. When "sexism meets ageism, poverty is no longer on the doorstep - it moves in,"

according to Tish Sommers, director of a special study on older women for the National

Organization for Women.

Yet a 1981 report on the White House Conference on Aging shows that as a group, older

Americans are the "wealthiest, best fed, best housed, healthiest, most self-reliant older population

in our history." This statement is small comfort to those living below the poverty line, but it does

explode some of the old traditional beliefs and fears. Opportunities for moving in and up in a large

company may shrink but many older people begin successful small businesses, volunteer in

satisfying activities, and stay active for many years. They have few role models because in

previous generations the life span was much shorter and expectations of life were fewer. They are

ploughing new ground.

Employers are beginning to recognize that the mature person can bring a great deal of stability and

responsibility to a position. One doesn't lose ability and experience on the eve of one's 65th or

70th birthday any more than one grows up instantly at age 21. （ 348 words ） 61. After the age of 40, ______.

A. most workers are tired of their present jobs

B. many workers tend to stick to their present jobs

C. people find their jobs more rewarding than before

D. people still wish to hunt for more suitable jobs

62. From Hellman's remark, we can see that ______.A. full use has been made of the wisdom of older people

B. the wisdom of older people is not valued by American society

C. older people are no less intelligent than young people

D. the wisdom of older people is of great value to American society

63. Tish Sommers argues that ______.A. older women find it hard to escape poverty

B. older women usually perform better in their jobs

C. the major cause of the poverty of older women is sexism

D. more people have come to believe in sexism and ageism

64. According to the third paragraph, it can be seen that older Americans ______.A. have more job opportunities than young people

B. live below the poverty line

C. have new opportunities to remain active in society

D. no longer believe in the promise of a happy life upon retirement

65. It can be concluded from the passage that the writer ______.A. calls attention to the living conditions of older Americans

B. believes that the value of older people is gaining increasing recognition

C. attempts to justify the youth-oriented, throw-away culture of the United States

D. argues people should not retire at the age of 65 or 70

Passage 16

Every country with a monetary system of its own has to have some kind of market in which

dealers in bills, notes, and other forms of short term credit can buy and sell. The“money market” is

a set of institutions or arrangements for handling what might be called wholesale transactions in

money and short term credit. The need for such facilities arises in much the same way that a

similar need does in connection with the distribution of any of the products of a diversified

economy to their final users at the retail level. If the retailer is to provide reasonably adequate

service to his customers, he must have active contacts with others who specialize in making or

handling bulk quantities of whatever is his stock in trade. The money market is made up of

specialized facilities of exactly this kind. It exists for the purpose of improving the ability of the

retailers of financial services—commercial banks, savings institutions, investment houses, lending

agencies, and even governments—to do their job. It has little if any contact with the individuals or

firms who maintain accounts with these various retailers or purchase their securities or borrow

from them.

The elemental functions of a money market must be performed in any kind of modern economy,

even one that is largely planned or socialist, but the arrangements in socialist countries do not

ordinarily take the form of a market. Money markets exist in countries that use market processes

rather than planned allocations to distribute most of their primary resources among alternative

uses. The general distinguishing feature of a money market is that it relies upon open competition

among those who are bulk suppliers of funds at any particular time and among those seeking bulk

funds, to work out the best practicable distribution of the existing total volume of such funds.

In their market transactions, those with bulk supplies of funds or demands for them, rely on groups

of intermediaries who act as brokers or dealers. The characteristics of these middlemen, the

services they perform, and their relationship to other parts of the financial vary widely from

country to country. In many countries there is no single meeting place where the middlemen get

together, yet in most countries the contacts among all participants are sufficiently open and free to

assure each supplier or user of funds that he will get or pay a price that fairly reflects all of the

influences (including his own) that are currently affecting the whole supply and the whole

demand. In nearly all cases, moreover, the unifying force of competition is reflected at any given

moment in a common price (that is, rate of interest) for similar transactions. Continuous

fluctuations in the money market rates of interest result from changes in the pressure of available

supplies of funds upon the market and in the pull of current demands upon the market.

66. The first paragraph is mainly about .A. the definition of money market

B. the constitution of a money market

C. the basic functions of a money market

D. the general feature of a money market

67. According to this passage, the money market .A. provides convenient services to its customers

B. has close contact with the individuals or firms seeking funds

C. maintains accounts with various retailers of financial services

D. is made up of institutions who specialize in handling wholesale monetary transactions

68. Which of the following statements concerning money market is not true according to this passage?A. Money market does not exist in planned economies.

B. Money market has been established in some socialist countries.

C. Money market encourages open competition among bulk suppliers of funds.

D. Money market relies upon market processes to distribute funds to final users.

69. The author uses the example of middleman to show .A. market transactions are important in different countries

B. dealers are needed in doing business

C. middlemen can play great role in different transactions and different countries.

D. middlemen in different countries have different actions in business.

70. According to this passage, .A. brokers usually perform the same kinds of services to their customers

B. brokers have little contact with each other

C. open competition tends to result in a common price for similar transactions at any given

moment

D. changes in the pressure of available supplies of funds upon market tends to maintain a common

price for similar transactions