M: What volcano?

W: The one in Iceland, which erupted and produced an enormous cloud of ash. M: Really? I didn’t know. But it was the volcano instead of you that was in Iceland. How come the volcanic eruption there affected the transportation system in Spain and the UK?

W: Although Madrid is about 3,000 kilometres south of Iceland, the wind blew the ash from the volcano south from Iceland into Britain. Since all the airports were closed in case of the potential risks to aircraft, there were no flights in or out of the UK. M: So, how did you finally get home?

W: Well, I went from Madrid to Barcelona by train. Then, I made contact with one of our company??s branches there. After that, I tried to buy a train ticket from Barcelona to Paris but there were no tickets on the Eurostar train from Paris to London. So, I had no alternative but to stay in Barcelona.

M: I’ve been to Barcelona. It struck me as a lovely city indeed.

W: Fortunately, I got a ticket on a boat from Bilbao to Southampton with the help of some local colleagues. I got a coach from Barcelona to Bilbao and then boarded the boat.

M: Wow. And all because of this volcano. It seems strange that I’ve never heard of the eruption.

W: You really should read a newspaper or watch the TV news frequently, Ken. M: I know, but I??m so busy these days that I can??t afford to waste any of my leisure time on such meaningless pastimes. W: As far as I know, you??re unemployed.

M: Well, I’ve got a job interview next week. The Times newspaper has offered several vacancies for journalists.

W: I??m sorry, Ken, but I don??t think you??re going to get the job. Questions:

17. Where did the woman meet with her customers?

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18. Why did the woman stay there longer than planned? 19. What do you learn about the woman??s trip?

20. Why did the woman think the man would fail his job interview?

17-20 CDBA

II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 21. what 22.dancing 23.were read 24.could

25.awoke/was awoken 26.In/During 27.to be reminded 28.when/as 29.we 30.who Section B

31-40 FDEHB ICGJA

III. Reading Comprehension

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Section A

41-55 ACDBD BACCD Section B 56-59 CABA 60-62 ADC 63-66 DBCA Section C 67-70 FDAB

IV. Summary Writing 71 略

V. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 该论文声称，独处能够让我们更好地进行自我反思。(It...)

It is claimed in the essay/paper that spending time alone can help us better reflect on ourselves.

2. 地方政府应当采取什么样的措施来维持物价的稳定呢？(measure)

What measures should the local government take to keep the prices of the goods stable/steady ? to maintain/keep the stable price of the goods？

3. 即将拍摄一部影片，致敬这些无私奉献的医务工作者。(honor)

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CADAB

A film will soon be made/shot in honor of these medical workers who have made selfless contributions.

A film will soon be made/shot to honor .....

4. 互联网教育资源丰富，爱学习的人可以获得各种免费课程，足不出户、学遍天下。（So...） So full of educational resources is the Internet that those loving learning/study can have free access to various courses，which enables them to learn everything without going out.

So abundant are the educational resources on the Internet that those loving learning/study can have free access to various courses and learn everything without going out.

So rich are the educational resources on the Internet that...

VI. Guided Writing 76 略

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