24. The young man lost his job last month, but it wasn’t long he found a new
position in my company.
A. before B. while C. as D. after
25. The harder I tried, it seemed to solve that math problem. A. the impossible B. most impossible C. the most impossible D. the more impossible
Section B
Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the
proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. I’ve heard that the musical group will set off for Hong Kong to give a three-day
(perform) .
27. John not only learnt Chinese but also (know) the difference between his culture and ours.
28. The more challenging the journey is, the (happy ) the young people will feel. 29. After the flood, life was (extreme) difficult for the farmers in this area. 30. The children (play) the violin over there will go on the stage next week. 31. Before the flight takes off, all passengers are asked to (fast) their seat belts. 32. The policemen (tell) not to take any action until they received further order. 33. I cannot go shopping with you because I have an (appoint) with my dentist this afternoon.
34. The father wants to know why his son (question) by the police last week. 35. The boy passed the final exams. But if he had spent more time on them, the results (be) much better.
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should
read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished
statements, marked 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
When a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his parents refused to give up hope. Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzo’s parents set out to prove the doctors wrong.
The parents devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching for a cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused to take them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and drug companies weren’t interested in supporting research into such a rare disease.
However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hour in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error (反复实验)， they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料) commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named
“Lorenzo’s Oil”, saved the boy’s life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory. As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it.
Finally, the boy’s father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy.
36. Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because . A. they had never treated the disease before B. Lorenzo was too young to be cured C. no cure had been found for ALD D. ALD was a rare disease
37. The families of other ALD patients thought that . A. the research for the new cure would cost too much money B. the efforts of Lorenzo’s parents were a waste of time C. Lorenzo’s parents would succeed in finding a cure D. Lorenzo’s oil was a real cure for ALD
38. Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzo’s Oil . A. was really effective B. was a success story
C. only worked in theory D. would save the boy’s life
39. Lorenzo’s father organized an international study to . A. test Lorenzo’s Oil B. get financial support
C. find a cure for the disease D. introduce the cure worldwide 40. From the passage we can conclude that . A. doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cure B. many ALD patients still refuse to use the oil C. various cures have been found for ALD D. the oil really works as a cure for ALD
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are
numbered 41 to 45.
Do you know how to use a mobile phone (手机) without being rude to the people around you? Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振动). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.
Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places — especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someone’s conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often that you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off.
When eating at a restaurant with friends, don’t place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.
Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others won’t hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into
microphone.
Many people believe that they can’t live without their mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home.
41. What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance? A. Call back after the performance. B. Answer it near the exit door. C. Talk outside the exit door. D. Speak it in a low voice.
42. Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think . A. you prefer to talk to your friends at the table B. you value your calls more than your friends C. you are enjoying the company of your friends D. you are polite and considerate of your friends
43. When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to . A. use a more sensitive microphone B. shout loudly into your microphone
C. go away quietly to continue the phone call D. use your hand to help speak into the phone
44. The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be .
A. limited B. expected C. discouraged D. recommended 45. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs. B. You should speak quietly into your phone while in a church. C. You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral. D. You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.
Task 3
Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the
outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
The meeting is over. You’re tired. Now will you get on a plane and rush back home to more work? Here’s a better idea. Take a little time for yourself and relax at Holiday Inn.
All our 1,642 hotels worldwide have the best leisure facilities available. And the best locations for relaxation.
From the sun-bathed beaches of Thailand’s Phuket to the unique scenery of Tibet. Or on a journey of discovery to Malaysia’s Kuching and Penang, and beyond to the ski-fields (滑雪场). Holiday Inn makes it easy to relax.
So does the American Express Card. It’s the foremost business traveler companion. With no pre-set spending limit you can spend as much as you have shown us you can afford. You have the flexibility to quickly change your travel plans plus the spending power to make the most of your last minute holiday.
Relax with confidence. Just one of the many benefits of being an American Express Card
member and staying at Holiday Inn. An Advertisement Items Advertised: 1. Holiday Inn Number of Holiday Inn hotels worldwide:(46) 2. American Express Card Services Offered by Holiday Inn: 1. best (47) facilities 2. best (48) for relaxation Advantages of American Express Card: 1. no pre-set (49) 2. flexibility in changing one’s (50)
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in Internet. After reading it, you are
required to find the items equivalent to (与??等同) those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A— abbreviated dialing code B— offpeak hours C— charging period D— access code
E— identity number F— video conference
G— operational status H— information subscription service I— network user address J— audio signal K— local user terminal L— file management M— response signal N— operating instructions O— charge of the battery unit P— function indicator Q— entry rejected R— external control Example: (A)缩位拨号码 (H)预订信息业务 51. ( )计费时间 ( )非高峰时间 52. ( )网络用户地址 ( )标识码 53. ( )本地用户终端 ( )音频信号 54. ( )文件管理 ( )操作指令 55. ( )外部控制 ( )功能指示
Task 5
Directions: The following is a Guide to the Singapore underground train system.After reading it,
you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow.The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written after corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
The Singapore underground train system, known as the MRT, offers a speedy and easy way to get about our city. You’ll need small change to buy an individual ticket. Alternatively, buy a special ticket designed with the tourist in mind. Costing S$6, it offers S$5.50 worth of rides; the extra 50 cents is for keeping the ticket as a souvenir (纪念品). Tourist tickets feature one of three designs: the Chinese Gardens, the Victoria Memorial Hall or a night skyline of Singapore.