[A] protect [C] maintain

[B] conserve [D] preserve

II. Cloze (1 points for each, altogether 20 points)

Directions: Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

During a recent holiday I visited Dusseldorf, a city in the former West Germany. The nine-day trip left a deep impression 31 me. I arrived at Dussedorf airport at 7 pm. It was already 32 outside. The first thing I needed to do was to find a place to 33 . I decided to telephone the youth hotel. But to use the phone I needed some 34 , I asked a lady for help. To my 35 she gave me three coins to use. But all the phones in the 36 needed phone cards. And phone cards could only be bought at post offices during the 37 . I was 38 I would not be able to call the hotel. An old gentleman helped me. He couldn’t speak English 39 understand that I needed to 40 a phone call. He showed me where the phone was and inserted 41 phone card．I called the youth hotel and found a place to stay that night.

The 42 of the German people made me feel that I was not 43 my first day in Germany wasn’t as 44 as I expected．Whenever I went, I asked people for 45 . It surprised me that 46 every young German could speak English fluently. Older Germans couldn't speak English very well, but they would try to help me 47 they could. One middle-aged man I asked for directions even 48 me to the place I was looking for.

My 49 in Germany totally changed my impression of Germans. Now I think the people couldn't be more 50 . 31.[A] on [B] for [C] to [D] about 32.[A] late [B] dark [C] light [D] early 33.[A] visit [B] eat [C] stay [D] keep 34.[A] cards [ B] information [C] money [D] coins 35.[A] joy [B] disappointment [C] emotion [D] surprise 36.[A] hotel [B] airport [C] city [D] pavement 37.[A] night [ B] daytime [C] trip [D] rush-hour 38.[A] afraid [B] sure [C] glad [D] eager 39.[A] or [B] but [C] and [D] so 40.[A] make [B] have [C] do [D] answer 41.[A] another [B] a [C] my [D] his 42.[A] use [B] success [C] care [D] kindness 43.[A] really [B] nearly out of [C] far from [D] close to 44.[A] interesting [B] good [C] bad [D] busy 45.[A] direction [ B] distance [C] travel [D] serve

46.[A] almost [B] even 47.[A] whenever [B] whatever 48.[A] drove [B] reached 49.[A] experience [B] victory 50.[A] friendly [B] unfriendly [C] only

[C] wherever [C] moved [C] visit

[C] cold-hearted [D] already [D] however [D] came [D] memory [D] valuable

III. Reading Comprehension. (2 points for each, altogether 30 points)

Directions: There are four passages followed by questions. Beneath each question there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the right answer for each question. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

Passage 1

There are robots all around us. Some do very complicated jobs like flying airplanes and driving subway trains and some do one simple job. When an automatic washing machine is switched on, water pours in. The machine waits until the water is warm enough for washing clothes. It does this by “feedback”(反馈). Information about what is happening is feedback into the robot to tell what to do next. Our eyes, ears and other senses are our feedback. They tell us what is going on around us. So robots are like human beings in two ways. They work and they have feedback.

In some ways robots are better than human beings. They work quickly and do not make mistakes. They do not get bored doing the same job over and over again. And they never get tired. So robots are very useful in factories. They can be taught to do many different jobs. First their electronic brain must be shown how the job is done. A person moves the robot’s “arms” and “hands” through each part of the job.

The most intelligent robots can move and see. Their eyes are cameras. Their fingers can feel shapes and sizes of the objects. These robots have computer brains linked to their eyes and fingers, which control their actions. The expensive robots are used in scientific research. They do such job as handling radioactive materials. 51. In this passage the author tells us that_______. [A] robots are very popular

[B] there are various kinds of robots [C] we see robots only at certain times [D] robots can be easily controlled

52. What does the author seem to inform you about robots? [A] They should be greatly improved.

[B] They will probably take over in the future. [C] They are very helpful and useful to humans. [D] They are machines that break down a lot. 53. The author says that in industry_______.

[A] robots break down a lot. [B] robots can do many jobs. [C] robots only get in the way.

[D] robots sometimes cause troubles.

54. The fact that a robot never gets bored doing the same job means that_______. [A] it is very much like human beings [B] it can do boring jobs for people [C] it will never bore people

[D] it will work much better than human beings

Passage 2

Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.

One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to obedience train it. Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training pens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.

Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack（群）by using extreme measure. You can teach your dog its subordinate（从属的）role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.

Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal. 55. Behavior problems of dogs are believe to_______. [A] be just part of their nature [B] worsen in modern society [C] occur when they go wild

[D] present a threat to the community

56. The primary purpose of obedience training is to_______. [A] teach the dog to perform clever tricks

[B] make the dog aware of its owner’s authority [C] provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior [D] enable the dog to regain its normal behavior

57. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is _______. [A] essential to solving the dog’s behavior problems [B] the foundation for dogs to perform tasks [C] a good way to teach the dog new tricks [D] an extreme measure in obedience training

58. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner_______. [A] can give the dog more rewards [B] will enjoy a better family life [C] can give the dog more freedom

[D] will have more confidence in himself

Passage 3

For an increasing number of students at American universities, Old is suddenly in. The reason is obvious: the graying of America means jobs. coupled with the aging of the baby-boom (生育高峰) generation, a longer life span means that the nation’s elderly population is bound to expand significantly over the next 50 years. By 2050, 25 percent of all Americans will be older than 65, up from 14 percent in 1995. The change poses profound questions for government and society, of course. But it also creates career opportunities in medicine and health professions, and in law and business as well. “In addition to the doctors, we’re going to need more sociologists, biologists, urban planners and specialized lawyers,” says Professor Edward Schneider of the University of Southern California’s (USC) School of Gerontology (老年学).

Lawyers can specialize in “elder law,” which covers everything from trusts and estates to nursing-home abuse and age discrimination (歧视). Businessmen see huge opportunities in the elder market because the baby boomers, 74 million strong, are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees in human history. “Any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say, an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money,” one professor says.

Margarite Santos is a 21-year-old senior at USC. She began college as a biology major but found she was “really bored with bacteria.” So she took a class in gerontology and discovered that she lied it. She says, “I did volunteer work in retirement homes and it was very satisfying.”

59. “…Old is suddenly in” (Line 1, Para. 1) most probably means “_______”. [A] America has suddenly become a nation of old people [B] gerontology has suddenly become popular

[C] more elderly professors are found on American campuses

[D] American colleges have realized the need of enrolling older students 60. With the aging of America, lawyers can benefit_______. [A] from the adoption of the “elder law”