A. He wants to lose weight.

B. He has got lots of free time on his hands. C. He no longer feels tired after work. D. He wants to eat more healthfully. 39. What is his chief problem now?

A. He cannot count on his paycheck to arrive on time. B. He has no regular work to do.

C. He has to find a publisher for his books. D. He has to worry about money.

40. At the end of the passage, the author indicates that ________. A. he is going to find a regular job soon

B. he is not going to change his lifestyle in the near future C. he will continue to write for the rest of his life

D. he will soon find out whether writing is a good career for him

Passage Three

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:

In 1920, after some thirty-nine years of problems with disease, high costs, and politics, the Panama Canal was officially opened, finally linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by allowing ships to pass through the fifty-mile canal zone instead of traveling some seven thousand miles around Cape Horn. It takes a ship approximately 8 hours to complete the trip through the canal and costs an average of fifteen thousand dollars, one-tenth of what it would cost an average ship to round the Horn. More than fifteen thousand ships pass through its locks each year.

The French initiated the project but sold their rights to the United States. The latter will control it until the end of the twentieth century when Panama takes over its duties.

41. Who currently controls the Panama Canal? A. France B. Panama C. the United States D. the Canal Zone

42. Which is NOT mentioned as one of the difficulties met during the building of the Panama Canal?

A. There were many disputes among politicians. B. There was not enough fund for the project. C. It took too much time to complete the canal. D. A lot of workers were taken ill.

43. On the average, how much would it cost a ship to travel around Cape Horse? A. $1,500 B. $150,000 C. $15,000 D. $1,500,000

44. In what year was construction probably begun on the canal? A. 1881 B. 1939 C. 1920 D. 1899

45. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. The canal brought about new diseases to the canal zone.

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B. Most of the workers came from France during the early stage of the project.

C. Before the canal was constructed, ships traveling from the Pacific to the Atlantic had to pay a lot more money to Panama government.

D. A different government will take control of the canal around 2000.

Passage Four

Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:

There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me: \anything I can do for you?\me because his dad (an air force officer) was never really there for him, and he's determined to provide me with the support he lacked. During my youth he never missed a school play or softball game. In fact, he was so supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dads who dressed better and cared less. But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes and black socks, cheering me on, expecting greatness.

His other standard question – \the car?\– used to strike me as a waste of long-distance dollars from a man who once suggested making a list of what you want to talk about before calling someone out of state. What I now realize is that \the car?\is. The advantage is that if there's something wrong with the car, he knows what to do about it and how much it will cost, whereas if you're having marital problems or doubting a career choice, he might have to put Mom on the line.

At age 30 I finally took the plunge (突然一跳) into adulthood by leasing (租) a car without my dad's help or advice. I'm sure my dad was hurt rather than proud. Though a daughter's independence is evidence (证据) of a job well done, it still implies the job's done, and many fathers are reluctant to retire. Even when my dad was overworked, he'd happily hop on a plane if I said I needed help. His frequent question, \something he could provide. It's interesting: Even though we're tied by blood and I love him no matter what, he still seems to need a concrete function – suggesting stocks, finding the cheapest plane fare – to feel he has a role in my life. 46. Judging from the first paragraph, the author has a very ________. A. supportive father B. rich father C. capable father D. careful father

47. The author now realizes that by asking \________.

A. wasting precious money

B. asking how she's getting along

C. expressing his concern for her safety D. showing how much he knows about cars

48. In case the author asked her father what she should do with her life, he would probably ________.

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A. let her mother answer the question

B. tell her his own experience in career choice C. let her make her own decision D. make a list of what to say to her

49. When the author leased a car without asking her father's advice, he was ________. A. proud his daughter had finally achieved independence B. hurt because he had no more to do for her C. happy that he had got a job well done

D. angry because his daughter no longer minded his advice

50. What does the author mean by saying \

A. They want to continue to work so they will have money to provide support for their daughters.

B. They are afraid they'll lose their daughters' love if they don't do something for them.

C. They believe their daughters need their help in things such as fixing a car. D. They wish to keep playing some role in their daughters' lives.

Part VI. Translation:

1. Translate the following sentences into Chinese:

1. Like many other adventurers, Chichester had expienced fear and conquered it. In doing so, he had undoubtedly learnt something about himself.

像许多探险家一样，Chichester 经历恐惧并克服它。在他的冒险中，他证明他自己的能力。

2. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading.

假如没有电视，孩子们和成人有时间可以重新以读书来消遣。

3. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.

考试的目的是为了考测你对这门课的知识的掌握多少。

4. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress.

老太太今天80 岁生日，她穿上了她最好的衣服。

5. People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualification I have to be a writer. The answer is none.

人们问我上过哪个大学，得到什么学位，以及有什么条件成为一个作家，我说，我什么多没有过。

2. Translate the following sentences into English:

1. 全球变暖是由世界各地的大气污染造成的。

Global warming results from air pollution around the world.

2. 老师不应该看不起成绩差的同学。

Teachers shouldn’t look down on students who get low grades.

3. 两名10岁的孩子失踪，警方正对此展开调查。

Police are looking into the disappearance of two ten-year-old pupils.

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4. 谁应该对青少年的教育负责？

Who is responsible for the education of the young generation? 5. 由于视力关系，我们必需减少儿子看电视的时间。

We must cut down on hours our son watches TV because of his eyesight.

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