B. people drank and sang and danced C. everybody wanted to be American D. even criminals were friendly to others

35. We can conclude from the passage that ________.

A. violence on TV leads to more violence on the streets B. the world is a dirtier place than we assume it to be

C. broadcasters should emphasize good news rather than bad news D. people are more competitive when they are faced with challenges

Passage Two

Questions 36- 40 are based on the following passage:

The Shuttle Bus Service provides a much needed service to airport customers. By taking the shuttle, travelers have no parking fees, no long walks carrying luggage and no worry about driving in snow, rain or heavy traffic. The Shuttle picks up and delivers from four different Bloomington locations leaving the city nine times a day beginning at 4:40 a.m. and ending at 8:40 p.m. For the return trip, the shuttle leaves the airport nine times a day beginning at 6:40 a.m. and ending at 10:40 p.m., making sure you never have to wait long for a ride. Return shuttles also deliver to four convenient locations in town. Each passenger is allowed two suitcases and one carry-on piece of luggage, which is stored in a safe luggage compartment. Extra baggage and over-large objects are transported for an additional fee.

Bloomington Shuttle’s drivers are all experienced professionals. Only drivers with a minimum of two years of commercial driving experience and proper state licensing are considered. Even with the experience, drivers receive an intensive training course to meet high expectations of safety, quality and service. By taking a shuttle, travelers can be free from fear of damage done to their cars left in remote airport parking lots and do not have to walk through dark, empty parking lots or garages.

36 The latest shuttle bus leaves the airport at ______

A. 4:40 a. m. B. 6:40 a. m. C. 8:40 p. m. D. 10:40 p.m.

37 All of the following are the benefits of taking the shuttle EXCEPT ______.

A. you don’t have to carry your suitcase so far

B. you don’t have to worry about damage done to your car C. you don’t have to drive in the rain, snow or bad traffic D. you don’t have to arrive at the airport early

38 For no extra charge, one can bring ______ pieces of luggage.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 39 The following are true of all the shuttle drivers EXCEPT ______.

A. They have a history of two years’ safe driving B. they have taken a thorough training course C. they have a driver’s license issued by the state D. they have experience in commercial driving

40 If your luggeage is too heavy and large, the only thing that you can do is

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A. you must pay addition fee for transportation.

B. you are not allowed to take the baggage on the bus. C. you can ask the airport to deliver it for you. D. you can mail it by post.

Passage Three

Question 41-46 are based on the following passage:

No species more clearly represents America’s changing view of wildlife than the gray wolf. From the first arrivals of settlers in the 1600s until only the last couple of decades, wolves were generally viewed as a dangerous threat in this country. Evidence of this is found in the laws passed in both the colonies and later the states, which provided for a cash payment for each wolf skin turned over to local officials. Not only were such laws a means of obtaining much needed money, but it also encouraged the use of the wolf’s fur as clothing. This double benefit to the hunters succeeded in effectively wiping out the wolf population in most regions of the country. By 1950, wolves had been done away with everywhere in the lower 48 states except in the wildest part of northern Minnesota. This was the result of efforts to kill all wolves.

Most people now recognize the mistake of this persecution and understand the value of such vicious animals as the wolf within the wildlife community. The National Wildlife Federation has led the fight to get the government to pass a law protecting the wolf, in order to increase the population of the animal steadily. As a result, Congress has passed a law including this animal under the Endangered Species Act. Between 150 and 200 wolves are now wandering freely in Yellowstone National Park and the NWF is now working with both public and private organizations to make sure that wolves will be able to live in suitable habitats elsewhere in the country.

41 According to the passage, most American wolves lived in 1950 ______

A. in the lower 48 states B. in northern Minnesota C. everywhere except Minnesota D. Yellowstone National Park

42 In the second paragraph, ―the mistake of this persecution‖ refers to ______.

A. America’s changing view of wildlife B. early settlers’ occupying of land C. America’s killing of wolves D. people’s little knowledge of wildlife

43 The major result of the NWF’s efforts for the wolves is ______.

A. the preservation of wolves in Minnesota B. the steady increase of the wolf population C. the fight with large vicious animals

D. the American view that wolves should be killed

44 The word ―habitats‖ in the last sentence of the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning

to ______. A. groups B. places C. seasons D. periods 45 NWF in the passage means:

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A. New World Funds

B. New Woman Foundation C. National Wildlife Federation D. National Wolf Federation

Passage Four

Questions 46 -50 are based on the following passage:

Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh ilk, was very limited there ws no way to prevent food from going bad. But in 1810 a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand, By 1880, however, inventors had built machines that made it possible to produce cans from tinplates in large numbers Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.

Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing city populations created a demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigeration cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, people living in northern cities could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. An easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator takes its place in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

46 This passage mainly discusses ______.

A. causes of food going bad

B. commercial production of ice

C. inventions that led to changes in the American diets D. population movements in the nineteenth century

47 According to the author, in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice ______.

A. decreased in number B. were on an irregular schedule C. increased in cost D. occurred only in the summer

48 All the following preservations are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ______.

A. drying B. canning C. cold storage D. using chemicals

49 The word ―fixture‖ in the last sentence of the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning

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to ______.

A. equipment B. food C. grower D. delivery

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50 The word ―perishables‖ in the 2 paragraph means that _________. A. food that is likely to decay B. food that is easy to store C. food that is not easy to store D. food that is unlikely to decay

Part II Translation

1. Translate the following sentences into Chinese:

1. On Christmas Eve, it is said, Father Christmas brings presents to children.

据说在圣诞夜，圣诞老人会给孩子们带礼物

2. Water makes up most of the earth’s surface.

地球表面大部分都是由水组成的。

3. Mother said that we must be back before 6 in the evening. 妈妈说我们必须在晚上六点前回家。

4. The salesman said that the money must be paid before the goods were delivered.

售货员说在送货前，必须先付款。

5. To give up such a chance would be a very bad decision. 放弃这个机会将是一个很糟的决定。

2. Translate the following sentencves into English:

1. 期末考试后，我们终于可以抽出时间来打扫宿舍了。

Finally we have got a round to cleaning our dormitory after the final exam. 2. 不管我生活在哪里，在圣诞夜我都想按照我家的传统过节。

On Christmas eve I want to conform to my family tradition wherever I may live. 3. 当老师希望学生为自己的学习负责时，他充当向导的角色。

The teacher serves as a guide when he wants his students to be responsible for their own learning.

4. 在晚会上， JAMES装扮成我而使人们误把他当作我。

James was mistaken for me when he pretended to be me at the party. 5. 我的教授告诫我学得越多，就会明白自己的知识有多贫乏。

My professor warns me that the more I learn, the more I will realize how little I know.

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