Part I Vocabulary & Structure (25%) Section A Directions: Complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices: 1. He said, “I _______ a lot of new words by the end of last year.” A) had already learnt C) have already learnt B) would have already learnt D) already learnt 2. This novel is worth reading, because it gives a detailed description of the historical _______ in 1949. A) accidents C) events B) cases D) things 3. Mr. Johnson has not decided whether he will _______ the branch company set up in the small town. A) hand in C) take over B) put on D) lead to 4. This morning when I was walking to my office, I _______ to see an old friend of mine near the office building. A) occurred C) managed B) happened D) settled 5. I think that he has not been equipped _______ enough ability for the job. A) for B) with C) on D) in 6. By referring _______ his notes, the speaker was able to give the exact details required. A) to B) for C) as D) in 7. They can’t rule _______ the possibility that he was dead. A) of B) off C) out D) from 8. He was afraid the others might think he was showing _______ or being superior. A) in B) up C) out D) off 9. It’s not safe to travel by standing at the roadside hoping to be picked ________ by passing motorists. A) on B) out C) over D) up 10. That’s the position _______. A) what I’m applying for C) that I’m applying B) I’m applying for D) for that I’m applying 11. She didn’t understand me _______ I spoke so slowly. A) in spite of B) even C) while D) although 12. Is this _______ looking forward to? A) you are C) what are you B) that you are D) what you are 13. Although _______ happened in that country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world. A) which B) what C) how D) things 14. There have been a few serious _______ between Clark and Jenny lately. A) difference B) disagreement C) argument D) controversy 15. Scientists will have to _______ effective methods of increasing the world’s food supply. A) come up with C) come out with B) come on with D) come off with Section B Directions: Fill in the blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets: 1. The boss insisted that Mr. Copper (give) ________ up his experiment at once. 2. After careful (consider) ________, the committee agreed on the proposal. 3. A meal containing fish and vegetables is considered a (health) ________ one. 4. Jack must (go) ________ away – we can’t find him anywhere in the factory. 5. To his (satisfy) ________, most of his students have passed the important examination. 6. Miss Miller is old enough to know better than (spend) ________ all her money on fancy goods. 7. I always prefer starting early, rather than (leave) ________ everything to the last minute. 8. When the police broke into the door, they found him (die) _______ on the floor. 9. Though all the characters in the play are (imagine) _______, some of them may look like you or me. 10. It is very (thought) _______ of you to take care of the children while their parents are away. Part II Reading Comprehension (40%) Task 1 Directions: Choose the best answer from the 4 choices: Mrs. Edward is the director of the Center for International Visitors. She arranges for me to spend a few days with an American family before I start my classes at university. It will be a good experience for me. I really appreciate her kindness. She asks me to give her some information about my family and my interests. Here it is: My name is liu Ming. I’m a girl of twenty and have an elder sister. My sister is a teacher of English at a foreign language school. She helps me a lot with my English. My parents are doctors at a medical college. They specialize in traditional Chinese medicine. They have some foreign friends who are interested in Chinese medicine. Sometimes my parents ask my sister and me to help them explain things to their foreign friends. This provides me with an opportunity to practice my spoken English. Swimming and painting are two of my special interests. In school my best subjects were English, science and mathematics. I study at university now. My major is engineering. And I hope to further my study in the United States in this field. I plan to do my best. I hope this self –introduction will be useful. I’m looking forward to meeting the American family. 1. What is not true about Mrs. Edward? A. She is in charge of the Center for International Visitors. B. She is one of the international visitors to America. C. She arranges for overseas students to spend a few days with some American families. D. She will introduce overseas students to American families. 2. When will the author spend a few days with an American family? A. While she is studying at an American university. B. When she is on holiday in America. C. After she finishes her studies at an American university. D. Before she starts her studies in America. 3. What provides the author with an opportunity to practice her spoken English? A. Teaching English at a foreign language school. B. Talking with her parents’ foreign friends. C. Explaining things to her parents. D. Working on traditional Chinese medicine. 4.In what field will the author further her study at the American university? A. Engineering C. Mathematics B. English D. Physical science 5.Which of the following cannot be inferred (推断) from the passage? A. The author appreciates Mrs. Edward’s kindness very much. B. It will be a good experience for her to spend a few days with an American family. C. Mrs. Edward wants the author to write a self-introduction letter to the university. D. Mrs. Edward will pass the author’s self-introduction on to the American family. Task 2 （此题A班做，B班不做） Directions: Choose the best answer from the 4 choices: Large modern cities are too big to control. They force people who live in cities to fit in with (与…相适应) their own living conditions. Citizens are obliged by their surroundings to accept a wholly unnatural way of life. They lose touch with the land rhythm（节奏）of nature. It is possible to live such an air-conditioned life in large city that you hardly know the season. A few flowers in a public park (If you have time to visit it) may tell you that it is spring or summer. A few leaves falling to road may tell you that it is autumn. Beyond that what is going on in nature seems to have nothing to do with you. All the simple, good things of life like sunshine and fresh air are quite valuable. The sun is hidden by tall buildings. Cars pollute the atmosphere. 1.Which of the following statements might not be the reason why city life is not good? A. The people are not often close to rhythm of nature. B. The people can not enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. C. Modern cities offer better schools and more chances of work. D. Cars pollute the air. 2.What are highly regarded in big cities? A. Living conditions B. Sunshine and fresh air C. Air-conditioned houses D. A few flowers and a few leaves 3.It is not easy to see much difference between day and night because____ A. citizens are obliged to accept a wholly unnatural way of life B. the sun is hidden from view by tall building C. the noise made cars never stop D. large modern cities are too big to control 4.If you want to know what season it is, _______. A. it is right for you to walk on the road B. you’d better visit a public park C. You can remember that it is spring or summer D. You may turn off your air-conditioner 5.Which statement is not true according to the passage? A. Large modern cities are good to live in. B. Living in large modern cities has so many uncomfortable things. C. All the simple, good things of life fall on the people who live in large cities. D. Many things that are going on in nature are not connected with large modern cities. Task 3 Directions: The following is a general introduction to the preparation of Speaking Notes. After reading it , you are required to complete the outline below it. Before making a speech, we often need to make brief speaking notes. You can put them on cards no smaller than 150 x 100 mm. Write in large and bold letters that you can see at a glance, using a series of brief headings to develop the information in sufficient detail. The amount of information included in your notes will depend on the complexity （复杂性）of the subject, your familiarity with it, and your previous speaking experience. Here are some steps for you to follow when preparing brief speaking notes. First, you should write a summary or an outline of the project to be reported and the results achieved. Then an introduction follows. This includes background information and purpose of the project. Next comes discussion. In this part, what has been done, how it has been done and the results achieved should be dealt with. At the fourth step, you have two choices: one is the conclusion if the project is completed. The other is the future plan if the project is still in progress. At last, a summary should be prepared. In this part, you should give a brief summing-up, plus a question-and-answer period. Speaking Notes Preparation Words to be written: in ___1_____ letters Means of developing information: using a number of ___2_____ Steps of making speaking notes: 1) work out an outline 2) write ___3_____ 3) deal with the subject 4) draw ____4____ at the end of the project, or make a ___5____ if the project is not finished 5) give a summary   Task IV Directions: The following is a list of facilities in a school. After reading it, you are required to find the Chinese equivalents in the table below. A. Networked computer stations; dial-in access B. Campus-wide area network C. Computers and laser printer in each classroom D. Private directories for all students and staff E. Mail for staff and students F. Interactive distance learning stations G. Instructional media center H. Student stations I. Resources accessible campus-wide via fiber optic network J. On-line research services K. Student-run stereo radio station L. Telephone in every classroom M.. Voice mail for all staff N. Electronic Bulletin Board available around the clock O. T-1 Internet Access Example: (D) 师生员工个人目录 (L) 教室配备电话 1．（ ）校园网络 （ ）交互式远程教育站 2．（ ）教室配备电脑和打印机 （ ）在线科研服务 3．（ ）学生立体声广播站 （ ）全天候电子公告板 4．（ ）教工语音信箱 （ ）多媒体教学中心 5．（ ）计算机网站；拨号上网 （ ）学生网站 Task V Directions: After reading this passage, you are required to answer the questions briefly. Dear Sirs, Your advertisement offers a most attractive job to a young man just out of college. I can’t think of any job I’d like better than computer network research for a famous organization like yours. I look upon it as a wonderful opportunity, and here is my qualification: I am 25 years old, make a good appearance and get along very well with people. I have a curious and analytical mind – I enjoy finding out about things and I have the ability to know people. Perhaps you will agree that these qualities – plus enthusiasm, persistence, and the willing to work hard and long – make me acceptable for the job you offer as a beginner on your research staff. I specialized in computer science at New York University, from which I graduated in 1997. Although I have had not much actual experience in your field, I am familiar with the procedure, and fully understand its significance in developing computer network. I enclose a card addressed to myself, in the hope that you will use it to tell me when to come for an interview. Or if you Prefer calling, my telephone number is: (010) 68878945. Your early reply would be appreciated. Sincerely yours, Edward Jones 1. What is the letter for? 2. Where did the applicant finish his education? 3. What did the applicant major in? 4. What is the job? 5. What has been enclosed in the letter? Part III Translation (20%) Section A: Senternces 1. Strange enough they were the same age to the day. 2. During the World Cup our streets were filled with football fans. 3. His failure to observe the safety regulations resulted in an accident to the machinery. 4. It was not until 1972 that Charles Chaplin was welcomed back to receive an award — the award of an Oscar. 5. 一种文化与另一种文化对美所持的看法各不相同。 6. 他对待这个男孩就象对待自己的孩子一样。 7. 我们认为，如果得不到人民的信任我们的事业就不能获得成功。 Section B: Paragraphs 1. Another example is that Americans do not eat dogs, although people from some other cultures regard them as good food. In the United States, dogs are very important to people as pets. They are usually regarded as part of the family, almost like a child in some cases. In addition, dogs have value as protection against criminals. Thieves will not usually enter a house where there is a dog because the dog will bark and possibly attack a stranger who is trying to get into a house. 2. （此题A班做，B班不做） If you are not satisfied with any aspect of the service we provide or feel you have been treated unfairly, you may call the Branch Office. They will deal with the matter. If you are still not satisfied and wish to make a formal complaint, you should contact the Head Office. The contact details are listed on the back cover of this handbook. Part IV Writing Directions: This part is to test you ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Comforting according to the following instructions given in Chinese. 发信人：肖红 时 间：2003年5月9日 收信人：约翰逊先生 内 容：非常遗憾地得知你一周前在一次车祸中受伤。现在身体怎么样？我们大家都很想念你，并希望你尽快好起来。如果有什么事情需要帮助，请尽管与我联系。 Answer Sheet Part I. Vocabulary and Structure(25%) Section A 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10._____ 11._____ 12._____ 13._____ 14._____ 15._____ Section B 1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________ 6._____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ____________ Part II. Reading(40%) Task 1: 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ Task 2: 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ Task 3: 1. _______________________ 2. _______________________ 3. _______________________ 4. ________________________ 5. ________________________ Task 4: 1. ( ) ( ) 2. ( ) ( ) 3. ( ) ( ) 4. ( ) ( ) 5. ( ) ( ) Task 5: 1. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________________________________________ Part III. Translation(20%) Section A 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Section B 1.________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Part IV. Writing(15%)