citizens. A. conquer B. ignore C. relieve D. inspect

16. Eyes play an important role in body balance (平衡) and it is important to ________ as much information from the environment as possible. A. absord B. involve C. invent D. conquer

17. Groups of children sometimes can ________ games of their own, or maybe entertain themselves in their own way if they are free of adult interference (干扰). A. solve B. arrange C. invent D. challenge

18. Whatever one has planned to do is ________ to be altered (改变) in the process.

A. prohibited B. eager

C. embarrassed D. bound

19.. Lying in hospital, the patient ________ the outside world by watching news programs on TV every night.

A. slowed down B. turned the clock back C. faced up to D. kept in touch with

20. If your child is spending too much time on computer games, think carefully about how you are going to ________ the situation.

A. accomplish B. arrange C. handle D. decrease

21. Music, for both of us, is a part of life we treasure, and Michael has found his records and tapes a constant ________ of happiness during the long hours of inactivity forced upon him.

A. source B. illustration C. addition D. package

22. She fell asleep at last, but in no time at all the pain in her back ________ her again, sharp and insistent.

A. conquered

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B. wakened C. absorbed D. retired

23. On seeing the wounded soldier, Lucy quickly folded her arms round him, then just as quickly pulled back to ________ his swollen (肿的) nose and mouth.

A. monitor B. recognize C. inspect D. reveal

24. Early in the morning, I was ________ out of bed to repair a minor fault on the car.

A. distracted B. dragged C. wakened D. assigned

25. Drinking a cup of hot water should help to ________ the pain in the short term, but, if it persists, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

A. fortify B. shift C. wrap D. relieve Section B

26. Books is our best friends where we can talk with him and listen to them.

A B C D .

27. We came to ours classroom singing and dancing happily and loudly when the bell

A B C

ringing. D

28. Teddy would not listen to me since he is a very stubborn person. So I give up

A B C

persude him again. D

29. The entry visa is a stamp put in your passport to show you have been given

A B

permission by a foreign government to enter their country. C D

30. Bobby was a scientist in physics. yet if I had to talk to him. I would choose

A B.

simplicity. Then he can undersood me completely.

C D Part V. Reading Comprehension: Passage One

Question 31- 35 are based on the following passage:

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I was born in the city of York, in England, in the year 1632. My father was a man of some wealth, able to give me a good home and send me to school. It was his wish that I should be a lawyer but my head began to be filled very early with thoughts of travel, and I would be satisfied with nothing but going to sea. My father gave me strong advice against it, but with little effect. One day, being at Hull, I met a school-fellow who was about to sail for London in his father’s ship, and he invited me to go with him, and without telling my father, I went on board.

On the way to London, a storm arose, the ship was wreaked, and we barely escaped with our lives. I went on foot to London, where I met with the master of a vessel which did business with countries on the coast of Africa. He took a fancy to me, and offered me a chance to go with him on his voyages, which I gladly accepted.

A great storm came up. And the ship was tossed about for many days, until we did not know where we were. Suddenly we struck a bank of sand, and the sea broke over the ship in such a way that we could not hope to have her hold many moments without breaking into pieces. So we launched a boat. After we had been driven four or five miles, a mountainous wave struck us so hard that it overturned the boat at once. Though I swam well but the waves were so strong that I was dashed against a rock with such a force that it left me senseless. But I recovered a little before the waves returned, and, running forward, got to the mainland safely.

31. What did the author want to do most when he was young? A. To visit Africa B. To sail the seas. C. To practice law.

D. To make a tour of London.

32. Why did the author go on foot to London? A. The ship he took was destroyed in a storm.

B. His father did not supply the fare for the journey.

C. He went against his father’s strong advice not to do so. D. His school-fellow invited him to go together.

33. Why did they launch a boat?

A. They knew they were near the shore.

B. The big waves were about to overturn the ship.

C. Their ship had been knocked about for many days on the sea. D. Their ship had struck sand and was about to break into pieces.

34. When the author got to the mainland, he ___________. A. searched everywhere for his lost companions B. fell down on the ground senseless C. was safe and sound

D. ran forward to escape being washed back into the sea

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35. When the author finally arrived on land, he most probably ___________. A. knew he was in Africa B. did not know where he was

C. was not aware he was back in England.

D. got in touch with his family and asked for help Passage Two

Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

I worked as a manager in a company for a number of years. I liked my job, and was doing well there, but our company was bought by a larger company and most of the managers at our place lost their jobs. That was when I decided to do something I'd always wanted to do – become a freelance (自由撰稿的) writer. Changing professions (职业) has meant that my lifestyle has changed in a number of ways.

The main difference for me now is that I have a much more flexible (灵活的) schedule. I work about as much as I did before – between 45 and 50 hours a week – but my schedule is much less rigid than it used to be. Before, I worked from 8 to 5 every day, with a few extra hours on weekends. Now, however, I work when I feel like it. For instance, sometimes I work until midnight or 2 A.M., then sleep until noon. I really prefer this kind of schedule. It seems more natural to me.

I also decided that it was about time I began to pay more attention to my health. While I was working as a manager, I never exercised. I already felt tired after work, so I just came home in the evening and watched TV. However, last year I joined a health club and began to do regular exercise.

As a result I have lost over 10 pounds and I feel much better. I've also started to eat more healthfully. I used to eat a lot of fast food, but now I do my own shopping. I buy lots of fruits and vegetables and cook them at home.

Of course, not all the changes have been that easy. For example, I don't feel as secure financially as I used to. When I was working as a manager, I never worried much about money. I could always count on getting my paycheck every two weeks. Working freelance, I don't have a regular paycheck. So now I have to make sure there's enough money until the next check arrives.

All in all, I really like my current lifestyle. Of course, that doesn't mean I'll never want to have a \36. Why did the author decide to become a freelance writer? A. He had always liked writing.

B. He was dissatisfied with his company. C. He never liked his job as a manager. D. He wanted to change his lifestyle.

37. What is the main difference the job change brought to the author? A. He works fewer hours a week.

B. He does not have to work on weekends. C. He can change his schedule as he likes. D. He can work at night and sleep late.

38. Why does the author do his own cooking now?

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