Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points)

Section A Short Conversations (6 points)

Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

1. A. It really has good service.    B. It really has good food.

   C. The food arrives quickly.      D. The food doesn't taste good.

2. A. To cancel a tennis game.       B. To arrange a dinner party.

   C. To request some help.          D. To make an appointment.

3. A. Tonight.                       B. Tomorrow.

   C. Next week.                     D. Not mentioned.

4. A. She was delighted.             B. She was relieved.

   C. She was disappointed.          D. She was surprised.

5. A. Cold and cloudy. B. Cold and rainy. C. Cold and snowy. D. Cold and windy.

6. A. Outside a swimming pool.       B. Outside a football ground.

   C. Outside a sports field.        D. Outside a skating area.

Section B  Long Conversation (4 points) 

Directions: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. You will hear both the conversation and the questions only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

7.  A. At the train station.                 B. At the airport.

    C. At the coach station.                 D. At a travel agency.

8.  A. Suddenly, she fell ill.               B. Her flight was overbooked.

    C. Her ticket was not valid.             D. The weather was bad.

9.  A. A few days ago.                       B. A month ago.

    C. At 16.40.                             D. An hour ago.

10. A. Because she forgot the flight time.   B. Because she attended a meeting.

    C. Because she didn't confirm her booking.

    D. Because she got stuck in a traffic jam.

Section C News Items (10 points)

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

11． A. To encourage poor people to take to the streets.

     B. To remove trade obstacles in Hong Kong.

     C. To find ways of dealing with anti-globlization activists.

12． A. 35 hours.              B. Over 46 hours.       C. 45 hours.

13． A. They will remain open. B. They will be closed. C. They will be cancelled.

14． A. Health officials in Asia. 

     B. Health officials in Europe.

     C. Health officials in America.

15． A. 115 thousand.    B. 50 thousand.   C. 150 thousand.

16． A. Late in the the morning.

     B. Early in the afternoon.

     C. Towards evening.

17． A. Because New Orleans was unable to get enough funds.

     B. Because they kept demanding higher pay.

     C. Because what they had done made the Mayor extremely sad.

18． A. From their photographic evidence.

     B. From their appearance on the shore.

     C. From the remains of dead specimens.

19． A. Around 40.    B. Around 20.   C. Around 30.

20． A. Northeast of the island of Bermuda.

     B. Southeast of their upturned boat.

     C. Southeast of the island of Bermuda.
 
Section D  Passages (10 points) 

Directions：In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 3 or 4 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 21 to 23 are based on the passage you have just heard.

21. A. Complain about bad winter driving.

    B. Give information about winter weather.

    C. Warn people against driving in winter.

    D. Advise people on safe driving in winter.

22. A. To explain the importance of smooth movements when driving.

    B. Because he thinks coffe drinking is important for drivers.

    C. Because he wants drivers to be more relaxed when driving.

    D. To show how you can avoid spilling it when driving in winter.

23. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?

       　　   

   　　　　　　　A.                                B.

  　　 　　　

                 C.                              D.

Passage Two

Questions 24 to 26 are based on the passage you have just heard.

24. A. Some famous television programs.        B. Meanings of some television words.

    C. What people watch on television.        D. How TV changed the meanings of words.

25. A. Yes, they were stories on TV.           B. No, they were stories on the radio.

    C. The speaker didn't mention this point.  D. The speaker isn't sure about this point.

26. A. Funny.

    B. Serious.

    C. Both funny and serious.

    D. Neither funny nor serious.

Passage Three

Questions 27 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.

27. A. Women want to make much more money. 

    B. Women hate the men's world very much.

    C. Women are doing their best to be equal to men. 

    D. Women can do the same kind of work as men.

28. A. Because they can't get the same pay as men.

    B. Because the heads of most unions are men.

    C. Because they are not treated as equally as men.

    D. Because they can't serve as ministers or priests.

29. A. Persuading women to join women's rights groups.

    B. Explaining why a drive for women's rights has started.

    C. Explaining how it feels to be a woman in a man's world.

    D. Helping more women to realise their dreams.

30. A. Women don't like to be treated as second-class citizens.

    B. Women make the same amount of money as men for the same kind of work.

    C. Men make political decisions in most places.

    D. Women have started their own newspapers and written books for equal rights.

Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points)

Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

31. I was not quite __________ with the coat, particularly its sleeves. So I asked the __________ to make the sleeves a bit shorter.

    A. pleased; sailor  B. satisfied; tailor  C. happy; carpenter D. surprised; barber

32. It usually __________ in autumn, but the day __________ bright today and the sun __________ in the blue and cloudless sky.

    A. rain; is; shone             B. rains; is; is shining

    C. is raining; is; shines      D. rain; does; shine

33. I was very hungry this morning and I wanted to eat a piece of bread. However, the bread I have is __________.

    A. very rough   B. quite strong     C. rather stale       D. extremely weak

34.  I have no idea __________. Somebody has left it __________.

    A. who's candle is this; burning   B． whose candle is this; burnt

    C. who's candle this is; burn      D. whose candle this is; burning

35. It was a stroke of luck that she had always been able to write with __________ hand, which sometimes helped her a lot.

    B. each    C. every    D. either

36. We still haven't made a decision __________ to the new engineering project. It's really a hard choice.

    A. on account      B. in view   C. with regard  D. by contrast

37. Now I'd like you to spend five minutes talking about the topic: What __________ you do if you __________ President?

    A. will; became           B. would; became 

    C. would; have become     D. will; have become

38. __________ turn up late at the meeting, he __________ forgot his relevant documents.

    A. Not only did he; also     B. No sooner did he; than

    C. As soon as he did; /      D. As long as he did; never

39. It was __________ she was sick __________ she didn't come to attend the farewell party.

    A. because; why  B. why; that   C. since; that   D. because; that

40. The old woman has just been __________ by the car. A moment ago she was still very much alive. It is __________ my understanding.

    A. run over; beyond      B. run down; without

    C. run away; off         D. run off; beyond

Part III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points)

Directions: There are 5 incomplete dialogues in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

41. Jessica: How are the children?

    Sarah: Henry is fine, no problems there. But __________ - nothing serious but he's got a  cold.

    Jessica: Oh dear!

        A. Mary isn't feeling very well   B. William is a bit under the weather

        C. he looks rather pale           D. I don't think so

42. Veronica: I've just bought this silk shirt. __________, but it's nicer than hers.

    Tom: You've already got a silk shirt, haven't you?

    Veronica: Yes, but I bought the other one five years ago!

        A. It's too old-fashioned           B. And it is for the evening

        C. It's a bit like your sister's    D. It's not smart enough

43. Sue: Brr! It's really freezing outside.

    Sam: Yes, it is a bit chilly.

    Sue: Chilly? __________ My nose almost dropped off. I don't understand you, Sam. Remember when we were in Spain, it was boiling hot, and you said it was quite mild really.

        A. It's so cold.      B. It was scorching.

        C. It was warm.       D. It's so hot.

44. Helen: Hey, __________

    Nigel: I didn't know you'd applied for one.

    Helen: Yes. I had an interview last week and they want me.

        A. I am hunting for a job.    B. I have got promoted.

        C. I've been offered a job.   D. I'd have to move.

45. Linda: __________ What time does it leave?

    Nile: It departs at 9.27, madam.

    Linda: And when does it arrive?

    Nile: It depends which station you want, madam. London is a big place.

        A. I'd like to go shopping with you on Sunday.

        B. I'd like to catch the next train to London.

        C. I'd like to get off at Piccadilly station. 

        D. I'd like to get off at the city centre.

Part IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points)

Directions: There are 5 IQ Test questions in this part. For each question there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

46. Which die is different from the other three?

 

47.

    A. Monday.   B. Tuesday.   C. Wednesday.  D. Friday.

48. At the eating contest the winner ate an average of 15 hot dogs at the first 20 sittings. After a further 20 sittings the average increased to 20 hot dogs. What was the average for the last 20 sittings?

    A.15.    B. 20.    C. 25.    D. 30.

49. A ball bearing is to be dropped into each of these beakers. In which experiment will the ball travel the slowest?

   

    A. Experiment 1, because water at 20 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!

    B. Experiment 2, because milk at 40 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!

    C. Experiment 3, because oil at 60 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!

    D. Experiment 4, because tar at 80 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!

50. Tanya can swim faster than Jack but slower than Sally. Harry usually swims faster than Jack, sometimes swims faster than Tanya, but never swims faster than Sally. Who is the slowest swimmer?

    A. Tanya.   B. Sally.    C. Harry.   D. Jack.

Part V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 40 points)

Section A Multiple Choice (5 points)

Directions: There is one passage in this part with 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.

    Could someone be swallowed by a whale and live? In 1891, a young English sailor named James Bartley was, and he did.

    Bartley was a crew member on the whaling ship Star of the East. As his boat closed in on a whale, the animal lashed out with its tail. The whale's blow lifted the boat into the air and capsized it. Sailors in another boat captured the whale, and the overturned boat was turned upright, but Bartley was missing.

    The next morning, as sailors were cutting up the dead whale, they noticed a movement in its stomach. When it was opened, Bartley was found inside it! He was unconscious, and his face, neck, and hands had been bleached white by the whale's stomach juices. Other than that, he seemed unhurt.

    Later, when Bartley recovered, he described his experience. He had been aware of being in the water. Then he was in darkness, sliding along a slimy passageway. The heat was so great that it made him pass out. When he woke, he was back on board the ship!

Questions:

51. We may infer from the context that the word “capsized” in the second paragraph means “__________”.

    A. caught hold of         B. turned upside down

    C. broke into pieces      D. sank into the sea

52. According to the passage, Bartley became unconscious because of __________.

    A. the whale's sticky passage      B. the whale's stomach liquid

    C. the sharp pain in his stomach   D. the heat inside the whale's body

53. The story suggests that __________.

    A. Bartley had swum away to the nearby bank

    B. Bartley had been attacked by pirates  

    C. Bartley had been swallowed by the whale

    D. Bartley had returned to the whaling ship

54. It can be learned from the passage that __________.

    A. the whale was caught by sailors on Bartley's ship  

    B. the whale was killed by Bartley

    C. the whale escaped from sailors  

    D. the whale was caught by sailors on another ship

55. A suitable title for the passage might be __________.

    A. A Whaling Ship in the 1800s   B. A Sailor's Whaling Dream

    C. A Young English Sailor        D. In the Belly of the Whale

Section B Yes / No / Not Given (5 points)

Directions: In this part, you will have 5 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 56 - 60, mark
    Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
    N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
    NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.

Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.

 

Statements:

    56. It is an American series which is about school life in New York.

    57. Andy and Becky are boyfriend and girlfriend. Andy is one year older than Becky.

    58. Charlie is Ronnie's best friend. He likes Ronnie very much.

    59. Tom is fond of computers and his ambition is to become a computer expert.

    60. Charlie's parents are from Turkey, and he's inherited their good looks.   

Section C Short Answer Questions (20 points)

Directions: In this part, there are one chart and one passage followed by 10 questions or unfinished statements. Read the passages carefully, then answer the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.

Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following chart.

 


61. For what option do you think this assignment feedback sheet is?

62. Who marked this assignment for Student 0454986?

63. According to the chart, which aspects do the tutors consider when they mark a student's assignment?

64. From the information in the chart, we can see there is a close connection between __________ theory and the actual __________ __________.

65. According to the context, explain the meaning of the word “explicitly” in the analysis column?


    It means “__________ and __________”.
    
Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.

Must Love Dogs

Genre: Comedy and Romance

Starring: Diane Lane, John Cusack, Dermot Mulroney, Elizabeth Perkins

Directed By: Gary David Goldberg

Released By: Warner Bros.

Run Time: 98 mins.

Rating: PG-13 

Synopsis:

    A woman finds herself drafted into the battle of finding the perfect man in this romantic comedy. Sarah Nolan (Diane Lane) is a kindergarten teacher in her mid-thirties who is still dealing with the emotional aftermath of her divorce eight months ago. While her sisters, Christine (Ali Hillis) and Carol (Elizabeth Perkins), both think Sarah needs to start dating again, Sarah herself isn't so sure. Carol decides to force the issue by posting Sarah's photo and profile on an Internet dating site, and soon a number of seemingly eligible bachelors are sending her e-mails in hopes of a date. However, nearly every man she meets turns out to be a loser, with the exception of  Jake (John Cusack), who is smart, good looking, and even brings along a dog for their walk in the park (though he doesn't tell her the pooch was borrowed for the occasion). However, Sarah also makes the acquaintance of Bob (Dermot Mulroney), the divorced father of one of her students, and she finds herself having to choose between two potentially worthwhile men. Meanwhile, Sarah's widowed father, Bill (Christopher Plummer), decides to give Internet dating a try, and lands himself a new steady （情侣） in Dolly (Stockard Channing). Must Love Dogs is based on the best-selling novel of the same title by Claire Cook.

66. Must Love Dogs is a film about a woman who __________ __________ __________ into the __________ of __________ the __________ man.

67. How long does the movie last?

68. The word “aftermath” in Line 5 means _________ .

69. Carol helps her sister, Sarah, by posting Sarah's __________ and __________ on __________ __________ __________ __________.

70. Why do you think Jake brings a dog along for their walk in the park?

Section D Summary (10 points)

Directions: In this part, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary with the appropriate words from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.

Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage.

    Bright colors stir up a range of feelings. For example, the color red can cause people to feel excited. In fact, red can even make a person feel hungrier. Yellow can increase energy. Therefore, a room with strong red and yellow colors would be a good place to eat a lot of food quickly. On the other hand, darker colors, like blue can help people calm down. A blue room can be a good place to study, since people can concentrate more easily. However, it is easier to nod off in a blue room than in a red one.

    The colors of clothes can also affect feelings. Black and dark blue clothes can produce a sense of strength and seriousness. Therefore, a person in a black suit can seem like a leader more easily than one wearing white. If a person is wearing a dark suit and a red tie, he may seem both powerful and energetic. This may be why many politicians and businessmen wear dark suits with red ties. Brown and green clothes can produce a sense of confidence. It may seem easier to trust a person wearing green. Therefore, many people wear green or brown for meetings or interviews.

    Choice of color, for rooms as well as clothes, is not only about appearance.

    Summary:

 

Part VI Cloze (10 minutes, 15 points)

Directions: There are 15 blanks in the passage. For each blank, some letters of the word have been given (not exceeding 3 letters). Read the passage below and think of the word which best fits each blank. Use only one word in each  blank. Remember  to  write  the  answers  on  the Answer Sheet.

    What do you know about the history of your family? Tracing your (76) anc__________
can be a very interesting hobby. But, if you go about it in a methodical way, it can also (77) bec        very frustrating. If you want to make progress (78) w        your “family tree” without tearing your hair out in frustration, there are some simple rules which you should (79) f__________.

    First of all, note down all the names of your immediate (80) f__________ and draw a rough family tree, starting with yourself at the bottom. Don't worry if you can only go back as (81) f__________ as your grandparents.

    You will have (82) m__________ a good start, especially if you can fill in most of the dates relating to births, marriages and deaths (BM&D for (83) sh__________).
Next, write down the names of all older (84) rel__________ who are still alive: grandfathers, grandmothers, great-aunts and great-uncles can be a mine of information.

    You often find that they have originals of BM&D certificates, in (85) w__________ case, ask nicely for copies because this will save you time and money. They might also have family Bibles containing information going back many years, or photo (86) al__________ and other documents that will help you in your search.

    Thirdly, look in telephone (87) dir__________ for other possible family contacts. This is particularly valuable if you have a really unusual surname. Of course, if your name is a (88) com__________ one such as Smith or Brown, this is less likely to be worthwhile, unfortunately but it may mean that yours is a local family, or one which (89) h__________ stayed in the same business for  several generations.

    After that, you will be ready to visit places that keep official records: libraries, registry offices and so on. But leave that (90) un__________ after you have done all the groundwork. Have fun!

Part VII Translation (15 minutes, 15 points)

Section A English-Chinese Translation (10 points)

Directions：Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese.Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.

    Many people have unsuccessful interviews because they aren't fully prepared. (91)This may be because they haven't done their research properly and can't answer questions about the company they are hoping to join. Or it may be because they are nervous and don't perform well. Going for a job interview is never easy, whether it's for a full-time career, or a part-time job during the holidays. (92)However, it is possible to learn how to do well in an interview simply by following a few basic rules.

    Firstly, find out as much as you can about the company or the organization. Write notes about the job you are trying to get and make a list of questions you can ask. Then make sure you know exactly when and where the interview is. Look up the location on a map. (93)Find out about bus and train timetables if necessary and try to predict exactly how long the journey will take. If you are really worried, make the journey a few days before your interview so you can find out what you need in advance.

    (94)Another important rule is to plan what you are going to wear well in advance. Make sure it's clean, it fits and it's comfortable! Clean your shoes and sort out what you are taking in your bag or briefcase. All you should do the night before is have a quick look at your notes. Go to bed early so you can get up in good time and calmly get yourself ready.(95) When you walk into the interview room look directly at your interviewers and shake hands with them. Finally, be calm and relaxed, and speak clearly.

Section B Chinese-English Translation (5 points)

Directions: Translate the following sentences(parts of the sentences) into English. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.

96. 她所考虑的不是一个特殊的消费群体， 而是一般的男女消费群体。

    She has in mind ________________________________________________.

97. 善良比智慧更重要， 认识到这一点便是智慧的开始。

    ____________________________________________________, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

98. 不管他怎样努力，他还是摆脱不了困难。

    _________________________________________, he couldn't get out of difficulty.

99． 一位优秀的教师应根据学生和教材改变教学方法。

    _______________________________________________________________

100. 据统计数字表明，家庭平均人口的增长与母亲受教育的年限成反比。

    Statistics show that ______________________________________________.

Part VIII Writing (30 minutes, 30 points)

Task I (10 points)

Directions: You and your friend have just finished a course and you want to arrange a party. You've had a meeting and made a list of your requirements. You've heard that your friends, Anna and Jack, who attend a nearby school, had a party on a boat last term and you want to ask them all about it. Read your notes carefully. Then write a letter to Anna and Jack telling them what you want to do and asking for information and advice. Remember to write the letter in no less than 120 words on the Answer Sheet.

 

Task II (20 points)

Directions: Write on the topic given below in no less than 150 words on the Answer Sheet. In your essay, you should first outline your ideas, and then give examples.
    Topic: What, in your opinion, is the best way to keep fit and healthy?