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C) If D) When Section B
Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. The new (nation) ________ museum will be open to the public next week. 27. This question is (difficult) ________ than the one I have answered.
28. The secretary has been working for the same (manage) ________ for over 5 years. 29. The hotel, (build) _________ 100 years ago, still looks new.
30. We are pleased to learn that that problem (solve) ________ at yesterday’s meeting. 31. I want (point out) ________ that a decision about the matter must be made at once. 32. Although she is young for the job, she is very (experience) ________.
33. The new rules for environmental protection have been (wide) ________ accepted by the public. 34. We demand that the tour guide (tell) ________ us immediately about any change in the schedule. 35. Thank you for your letter of November 15, (invite) ________ us to the trade fair on December 10. 答案：16-20:ADADC 21-25:BDBCA
26.national 27.more difficult 28.manager 29.built 30.has been solved 31.to point out 32.experienced 33.widely 34.tell/should tell 35.inviting Part III Reading Comprehension
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Each time we produce a new English dictionary, our aim is always the same: what can we do to make the
dictionary more helpful for students of English? As a result of our research with students and discussions with teachers, on providing more examples for this English dictionary.
Examples help students to remember the word they have looked up in the dictionary because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word within a context (上下文). The examples also show that words are often used in many different contexts. For these reasons, we have included 40 per cent more examples in this new book.
We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand.
We very much hope this new book will be of use not only to the students of English but also to the teachers. 36. The aim of the author in producing this new dictionary is to ________. A) correct mistakes in the old dictionary B) make it more helpful for students C) increase the number of words
D) add pictures and photos
37. A word is easier to remember and understand if it is ________.
A) included in a word list B) pronounced correctly C) explained in English D) used in a context
A) It is small and cheap.
B) It has a larger vocabulary. C) It has 40% more examples.
D) It is designed for students and teachers.
38. What is special about this new dictionary?
39. The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to ________. A) understand
B) provide more useful words C) introduce more contexts D) include more examples
40. The passage is most probably taken from ________. A) a letter to the editor
B) a comment on a novel
C) an introduction to a dictionary D) a news-report in the newspaper
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45. What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (摊位) selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out.
The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for (残疾).
Volunteers (志愿者) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets. Hartley Lifecare is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets.
If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us during business hours on 6260 5555.
41. According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held ________. A) in the countryside B) to attract volunteers C) to promote winter sales D) by
42. There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that ________. A) are operated by the disabled B) offer free food to volunteers C) sell home-made goods
D) are open day and night
43. The income made by the Hall Markets goes to ________. A) expand Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. B) support service for the disabled C) create more fun for customers D) develop local economy
44. When are the Hall Markets open? A) The first Sunday of each month. B) Every day from 10 am to 3 pm. C) The first day of each month. D) Every weekend in winter.
45. This passage is written for the purpose of inviting ________. A) tourists B) villagers C) businessmen
D) volunteers
答案：36-40:BDCAC 41-45:ACBAD Task 3
Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below.
2 November, 2008 Dear Dr. Yamata,
The Association of Asian Economic Studies is pleased to invite you to be this year’s guest speaker at its annual international symposium (研讨会). The symposium will be held for 3 days from December 22nd to 24th, 2008. This year’s topic will be Economic Development in Asia. About 100 people from various countries symposium. They would be pleased to meet you and share their views with you.
The Association will cover all the expenses of your trip to this symposium.
As the program is to be announced on December 1st, 2008, will you kindly let us know before that time
whether your busy schedule will allow you to attend our symposium? We are looking forward to your favorable reply.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
Secretary of Association of Asian Economic Studies Letter of Invitation
Writer of the letter: -46-
Organizer of the Symposium: Association of -47- Guest speaker to be invited: Dr. Yamata Starting date of the symposium: -48- Number of guests invited: about -49- Topic of the symposium: -50- in Asia
答案：46.John Smith 47.Asian Economic 48.December 22nd,2008 49.one hundred 50.Economic Development
Task 4
Directions: The following is part of an index (索引). After reading it, you are required to find the items
equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A —— after-sales service B —— business license C —— business risk D —— dead stock
E —— department store F —— import license G —— limited company H —— net weight I —— packing charge J —— price tag
K —— purchasing power L —— seller’s market M —— shipping date N —— shopping rush O —— show window P —— supermarket
Q —— trade agreement
Examples: ( D ) 滞销品 ( I ) 包装费 51. ( ) 净重 ( ) 百货商店 52. ( ) 购买力 ( ) 商业风险
54. ( ) 有限公司 ( ) 售后服务 55. ( ) 装船日期 ( ) 进口许可证 答案：51.H,E 52.K,C 53.P,L 54.G,A 55.M,F Task 5
53. ( ) 超级市场 ( ) 卖方市场
Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the
corresponding Answer Sheet.
Yanton Playingfield Committee
Grounds-person (场地管理员) Wanted
The Yanton Playingfield years been fortunate to have Eddie Christiansen as grounds-person at its sports ground in Littlemarsh. However, after 10 years of service, Eddie has decided it’s time to retire in July. The committee wishes him the best for his retired life.
However, this leaves us needing a new grounds-person. This role is part-time, averaging around 5 hours per week. The duties involve the mowing (除草), rolling, and trimming (修剪) of the field edges. Applicants (求职人) need to be able to drive and use for the above-mentioned duties.
Applicants can either contact Hugh Morris, 42 Spencer Avenue, tel. 765-4943780, to discuss or register an interest in the position, or any member of the Playingfield Committee.
56. Which organization is in need of a grounds-person?
The _____________________________________________________. 57. Why is a new grounds-person needed?
Because the former grounds-person, Eddie Christiansen, has decided it’s time to _____________. 58. What are the duties of a grounds-person?
His duties involve the mowing, _________________ of the field edges. 59. What should applicants be able to do?
They should be able to _________ for the duties.
60. Who is the contact person?
____________________________________ or any committee member.
答案：56.Yanton Playingfield Committee 57.retire 58.rolling,and trimming 59.use 60.Hugh Morris Part IV Translation —— English into Chinese
Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (N0.61 to No.64) is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A), B), C) and D). Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No.65) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
61. Seldom can people on the front page of this popular local newspaper.
A) 人们不会在这份地方报纸前几页上寻找重要的国际新闻。 B) 人们很难在当地这份深受欢迎的报纸头版看到国际新闻。 C) 人们从这份当地发行的报纸第一页上几乎找不到国际新闻。 D) 人们阅读当地发行的报刊时从不查看头版刊登的国际新闻。
62. The function of e-commerce is more than just buying and selling goods and services on the Internet. A) 电子商务的功能很多，服务。
B) 电子商务更多的功能在于做买卖并提供网络服务。 C) 电子商务的功能不只是在互联网上买卖货物和服务。 D) 电子商务的功能更多的是从互联网上买卖货物和服务。
63. All flights have been cancelled because of the snowstorm, could do nothing except take the train. A) 暴风雪使所有航班被取消，许多乘客只能改乘火车。 year.
A) 这种新型空调功率很高，美元。
B) 这种新型空调高效节能，一年能为公司节省四万美元。 C) 这种新型空调效屎芨撸疽荒杲谑×说绶阉耐蛎涝?br>D) 这种新型空调效率很高，公司一年仅需支付电费四万美元。
65. The ABC Railway Company has greatly improved its public hotline service. Simply dial 3929-3499 to get information about all the services of the company. The telephone information system is working to serve you 24 hours
B) 所有的航班因暴风雪而取消，许多乘客也无法改乘火车。
C) 受暴风雪影响，许多乘客坚持改乘火车，因此所有航班被迫取消。 D) 由于暴风雪的影响，许多乘客不得不放弃乘坐飞机，而改乘火车。
64. This new type of air-conditioner is so energy-efficient that it can save the company forty thousand dollars a
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