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2006 b类Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points) 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; barber32. 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; shine33. 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 weak34. I have no idea _. Somebody has left it _. A. whos candle is this; burning B whose candle is this; burntC. whos candle this is; burn D. whose candle this is; burning35. It was a stroke of luck that she had always been able to write with _ hand, which sometimes helped her a lot.A.both B. each C. every D. either36. We still havent made a decision _ to the new engineering project. Its really a hard choice.A. on account B. in view C. with regard D. by contrast37. Now Id 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 become38. _ turn up late at the meeting, he _ forgot his relevant documents.A. Not only did he; also B. No sooner did he; thanC. As soon as he did; / D. As long as he did; never39. It was _ she was sick _ she didnt come to attend the farewell party.A. because; why B. why; that C. since; that D. because; that40. 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; withoutC. run away; off D. run off; beyondPart III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points) 41. Jessica: How are the children?Sarah: Henry is fine, no problems there. But _ - nothing serious but hes got a cold.Jessica: Oh dear!A. Mary isnt feeling very well B. William is a bit under the weather C. he looks rather pale D. I dont think so42. Veronica: Ive just bought this silk shirt. _, but its nicer than hers.Tom: Youve already got a silk shirt, havent you?Veronica: Yes, but I bought the other one five years ago!A. Its too old-fashioned B. And it is for the eveningC. Its a bit like your sisters D. Its not smart enough43. Sue: Brr! Its really freezing outside.Sam: Yes, it is a bit chilly.Sue: Chilly? _ My nose almost dropped off. I dont understand you, Sam. Remember when we were in Spain, it was boiling hot, and you said it was quite mild really.A. Its so cold. B. It was scorching.C. It was warm. D. Its so hot. 44. Helen: Hey, _Nigel: I didnt know youd 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. Ive been offered a job. D. Id 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. Id like to go shopping with you on Sunday. B. Id like to catch the next train to London.C. Id like to get off at Piccadilly station. D. Id like to get off at the city centre.Part IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points) 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) 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 whales 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 whales 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 downC. broke into pieces D. sank into the sea52. According to the passage, Bartley became unconscious because of _.A. the whales sticky passage B. the whales stomach liquidC. the sharp pain in his stomach D. the heat inside the whales body53. 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 whaleD. Bartley had returned to the whaling ship54. It can be learned from the passage that _. A. the whale was caught by sailors on Bartleys ship B. the whale was killed by BartleyC. the whale escaped from sailors D. the whale was caught by sailors on another ship55. A suitable title for the passage might be _. A. A Whaling Ship in the 1800s B. A Sailors Whaling DreamC. A Young English Sailor D. In the Belly of the WhaleSection B Yes / No / Not Given (5 points) 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 Ronnies best friend. He likes Ronnie very much. 59. Tom is fond of computers and his ambition is to become a computer expert.60. Charlies parents are from Turkey, and hes inherited their good looks. Section C Short Answer Questions (20 points) 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 students 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 DogsGenre: Comedy and RomanceStarring: Diane Lane, John Cusack, Dermot Mulroney, Elizabeth PerkinsDirected By: Gary David GoldbergReleased 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 isnt so sure. Carol decides to force the issue by posting Sarahs 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 doesnt 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, Sarahs 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 Sarahs _ 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. Dont 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 arent fully prepared. (91)This may be because they havent done their research properly and cant answer questions about the company they are hoping to join. Or it may be because they are nervous and dont perform well. Going for a job interview is never easy, whether its 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 its clean, it fits and its 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) 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 couldnt 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) 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?Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points)Section A Short Conversations (6 points)1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. ASection B Long Conversation (4 points)7. B 8. B 9. A 10. DSection C News Items (10 points)11. C 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. C16. A 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. CSection D Passages (10 points)Passage One21. D 22. A 23. A Passage Two24. B 25. B 26.CPassage Three27. C 28.C 29. B 30. BPart II Vocabulary and Structure ( 5 minutes, 10 points)31. B 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. D36. C 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. APartIII Situati