Part I Vocabulary & Structure (20%) Section A If you want to be a good _________, you must understand your job well. A. student B. employee C. calculator D. device The price is too high, and __________, the house is not in a suitable position. A. moreover B. however C. therefore D. nevertheless ___________, I would give up smoking. A. If I were you B. If I am you C. If I was you D. If I’m like you I think this is the best solution ___________ the trouble. A. to B. about C. in D. with I prefer to live in the country rather than _________ in a city. A. to live B. living C. live D. lived It was not until on the morning of his birthday __________________. A. when he received his birthday presents C. did he received his birthday presents B. that he received his birthday presents D. when did he receive his birthday presents All matters, ____________ what they are, expand as the temperature rises. A. whether B. in spite of C. no matter D. whatever Religion has a great ____________ on man’s thought. A. influence B. responsibility C. role D. action Which do you think is _________ important, wealth or health? A. more B. most C. the more D. the most It is necessary that you _________ be present at the meeting. A. should B. could C. may D. will Section B Last weekend Iris and her friends had some pictures ____________ (take) in the East Lake Park. If Bob drove more __________ (care), he wouldn’t have so many accidents. The child told the __________ (true) when he said he hadn’t broken the window. It’s very _________ (polite) of you to do so. You should apologize to the teacher. Those shoes are not __________ (suit) for walking in the countryside. He succeeded in ___________ (predict) the earthquake in Yunnan in 1980. This room is __________ (two) as large as ours. I’m an American though I have the _________ (appear) of a black African. They decided not to visit the Great Wall because it was raining _________ (heavy). New York is famous for its tall __________ (build). Part II Reading Comprehension (40%) Task 1 In the United States, teaching is very important. If teachers do not teach well, students complain. If many students do not understand, people think that the teacher does not do a good job. The teacher has big responsibility to make sure students understand. In a sense, students are consumers and the teacher is offering services. Students have the right to evaluate their teachers, and they usually do so at the end of each course. That evaluation includes lots of aspects of teaching, such as explanation, preparation, using good examples, answering questions, and organization of classes. Students are supposed to read required textbooks and recommended books before class. Without reading them, they will find it very difficult to understand the class. Basic courses on doing research and writing papers are taught at the beginning of the program. They teach things very concretely (具体地) and clearly. Students are expected to apply what they have learned to their studies. Classes are usually divided into lectures and seminars. There are some lecture classes, where the teacher just gives a lecture, and students ask questions at the end. Most graduate level classes are lectures and discussions. Participating in discussions is very important. Higher-level classes involve very little lecturing. They emphasize discussion and presentation by the students. 21. According to the passage, good teachers should ___________. try to please their students treat their students as consumers understand their students well make sure their students understand 22. Teachers are evaluated by students mainly on ___________. how well they perform in class how carefully they prepare their lessons how fluently they express themselves in class how hard they work in and after class 23. What are students expected to do before attending a class? Go over the lessons thoroughly. Understand the textbooks well. Do the reading assignments. Prepare an outline for discussion. 24. When a program starts, students should first ___________. learn how to do research and write papers have some learning experience learn about the course concretely and clearly know how to participate in discussions 25. Higher level classes are taught mainly through ___________. giving a lot of lectures to students involving students in discussions asking students questions in class answering students’ questions in class Task 2 How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters we call words. The power of words, then, lies in their associations – the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech foolish and silly. 26. Where language comes from is _____________________. A legend passed on from the past A matter that is hidden or secret A gift sent to us by God A problem not yet solved 27. According to the passage, what is true about words? They have magic power. They are used to express our emotions only They are simply sounds. Only great writers use them to express thoughts. 28. In expressing their thoughts, great writers are powerful __________. To confuse the readers To move men to tears To move us from place to another To puzzle our emotions 29. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the real poet is not TRUE? He is no more than a master of words. He can convey his ideas in words that sing like music. He can appeal to our minds and emotions. His style is always charming. 30. We can make our speech elegant and graceful __________. By using words at random By using silly words By using words with care and accuracy By using resounding words Task 3 Music Zone Concert Hall Music Online Liyuan Theatre Chinese Top 10 Around Russia New Sound of Modern City World Chart Show World Music Soundtrack News Sports World Times Magazine Health Club Life Hotlines Reading Time Community & Life Travel Guide English Pop Songs Examples: ( J ) 新闻 ( Q ) 旅游指南 31． （ ） 音乐地带 （ ）体育世界 32． （ ） 俄罗斯风情 （ ）梨园剧场 33． （ ） 音乐厅 （ ）社会生活 34． （ ） 华文十大金曲 （ ）读书时间 35． （ ） 英文流行金曲 （ ）现代城市之声 Task 4 A foreign company operating in Beijing is looking for two MACROBIOTIC COOKS Requirements: Age: 30 – 55 Fair knowledge of English Non-smoker, non-drinker Well experienced in Macrobiotic cooking（健康饮食法） One cook will work in the house of one of our directors and the other for the managers of our company (ten people). We offer: A stable job Good remuneration（报酬）in accordance with qualifications and experience A pleasant working environment Please send your CV, together with a handwritten covering letter, to Email: recruit@wsi.com.cn Fax: 010-65058631 or 010-65058632 36. What proficiency of English is the applicant required to have? He must have a ___________________________________________. 37. Can the applicant smoke or drink? No. He must be a __________ and ___________. 38. Who will the two cooks work for? They are a __________ and ____________ of the company. 39. What does the company provide for the two cooks? A stable _________ , good ____________ and a pleasant ______________. 40. By what way will you send your application letter? By ____________ or _____________. Part III Translation (20%) Section A English to Chinese 41. The welsh have kept their language to an excellent degree. 42.But if you do get overwhelmed by it all, you can always escape to some of the Outlying Island for a change of pace. 43.The Irish are known for their charm and liveliness, as well as for the beauty of the Irish girls. 44.Light pollution is the result of wasted energy. Bright light that shines into the sky is not being used to provide light where it is needed on Earth. Poorly designed lighting causes a great deal of light pollution. Lights that are brighter than necessary also cause light pollution. Section B Chinese to English 45. 当我说有些人很愚蠢时，我并不是指的你。(refer to) 46. 校方正在讨论新建一座图书馆的方案。(under discussion) 47. 人们担心空气污染对健康的危害。(be concerned) Part IV Writing (20%) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an application letter according to the following information given in Chinese below. 发信人：王磊 内容：9月10号， 你在《南京日报》上看到一家电脑公司招聘5名电脑工程师的广告，根据下列要点写一封求职信： 出生年月：1983年7月 性别：男 学历：东南大学计算机系本科毕业（Southeast University） 特长：英语（六级） 联系电话：025-5010577 Dear Sir or Madam: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Sincerely, __________