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5模拟试题一Part II Vocabulary and Structure( 20points, 20 minutes)Section A: （2130）21. It is impossible for us to _ such a difficult task within the limited time. A. fulfill B. fuel C. frown D. frost22. With the _ of Mary, all the girl students are eager to go to the party. A. exhibition B. exception C. except D. reception23. If you have any problems during your study here, please do not _ to call me for help. A. hesitate B. request C. urge D. despair24. The international situation is very _ in the Middle East. A. delicious B. perfect C. delicate D. delight25. Some old people dont like pop songs because they cant _ so much noise. A. suspect B. resist C. experience D. tolerate26. The president of that country was very calm during the political _. A. crisis B. failure C. proceed D. fashion27. In spite of her parents disapproval, the girl decided to study _.A. aboard B. broad C. board D. abroad28. When I first met him I had the _ that he was a shy boy.A. viewpoint B. meaning C. impression D. progress29. My wife was so _ in the novel that I hadnt dared to make a sound.A. absorbed B. focused C. concentrated D. missed30. The _ city for the 2008 Olympic Games is Beijing.A. master B. main C. host D. onlySection B: （3150）31. You cannot be _ careful when you drive a car.A. very B. so C. too D. enough32. Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to _ the color of his skin. A. with the exception of B. in the light of C. by virtue of D. regardless of33. Had he worked harder, he _ the exams. A. must have got through B. would have got through C. permitted are freshmen D. are permitted freshmen34. Only under special circumstances _ to take make-up tests. A. are freshmen permitted B. freshmen are permitted C. permitted are freshmen D. are permitted freshmen35. I had just started back for the house to change my clothes _ I heard voices. A. as B. when C. after D. which36. I could not persuade him to accept it, _ make him see the important of it.A .if only I could not B. no more than I couldC. or I could not D. nor could I37. Homework _ on time will lead to better grades.A. done B. be done C. having done D. to have been done38. _ for my illness I would have lent him a helping hand.A. Not being B. Had it not been C. Without being D. Not having been39. _ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a masters degree.A. To become B. Become C. One become D. On becoming40. Not that John doesnt want to help you, _ its beyond his power.A. but that B. for that C. and that D. in that41. It is not unusual for workers in that region _.A. to be paid more than a month late B. to be paid later than more a monthC. to pay later than a month more D. to pay late more than a month42. Michael used to look hurt and surprised when _.A. scolding B. to scold C. having scolded D. scolded43. If you dont like to swim, you _ stay at home.A. should as well B. may as well C. can as well D. would as well44. To be frank, Id rather you _ in the case.A. will not be involved B. not involved C. not to be involved D. were not involved45. I have no objection _ the evening with them.A. to spend B. to spending C. of spending D. spending46. Realizing that he hadnt enough money and _ to borrow from his father, he decided to sell his watch.A. not wanted B. not to want C. not wanting D. wanting not47. Mark often attempts to escape _ whenever he breaks traffic regulations.A. having been fined B. to be fined C. to have been fined D. being fined48. It is recommended that the project _ until all the preparations have been made.A. is not started B. will not be started C. not be started D. is not to be started49. We didnt know his telephone number, otherwise we _ him.A. would have telephoned B. must have telephonedC. would telephone D. had telephoned50. Liquids are like solids _ they have a definite volume.A. in that B. for that C. with that D. at thatPart III Reading comprehension.(35 minutes, 35 points)AWhen we conduct foreign trade，the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimatedThe successful marketer must achieve export communication which requires a thorough understanding of the language as well as the ability to speak it. Those who deal with advertising should be concerned less with obvious differences between languages and more with the exact meanings expressed. A dictionary translation is not the same as an idiomatic interpretation companys brandname impressed in Chinese characters which were phonetically（按照发音地）accurateIt was discovered later，however，that the translations literal meaning and seldom will the dictionary translation meet the needsA nation producer of soft drinks had the band “female horse fattened with wax，” hardly the image the company sought to describeSo carelessly translated advertising statements not only lose their intended meaning but can suggest something very different including something offensive or ridiculousSometimes，what was translated was not an image the companies had in mind for their ProductsMany people believe that to fully appreciate the true meaning of a language it is necessary to live with the language for yearsWhether or not is the case，foreign marketers should never take it for granted that they are affectively communicating in another language. 51Which of the following is the best topic for the passage？ A. Idiomatic Meanings of Languages B. Language Problems in Foreign Trade. C. Translation Failures in Foreign Trade D. Culture Difference between Languages52To an advertiser，which one should they pay more attention to？ A. Understanding of a language B. Ability to speak a language C. Obvious difference between languages D. The different idiomatic expressions between languages53What is the main idea of the second paragraph？ A. Best translation should be the intent of the original statement B.A dictionary translation may not convey the true meaning of an idiom C.A dictionary will meet the needs D. Both A and C54In terms of communication in another language，marketers should not be too _. A. proud B. modest C. self-confident D. happy55The first sentence “，the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimated.” Most probably means_ A. Understanding of the language of a country is extremely important. B. Understanding of the language of a country is less important. C. Not enough importance is attached to the understanding of the language of a country.D. Enough importance is attached to the understandingBThe Xinhua bookstore chain，Chinas largest official publishing enterprise，has becomea surprising flash point for interest among foreign venture capital investors. “we are actively promoting the process of shareholding reform. Everyday，we receive lots of offers from domestic and foreign investors interested in getting involved and may pick one or two to do so in the next two to three months，”Zhang Yashan，the leading cadre of the head stores office Said. According to a company insider who requested anonymity, several securities firms are overseeing Xinhua bookstores reform and the company could list on the domestic stock market once reforms are reported to the government in May and then completed. The source would not reveal the specific names of the firms involved or details of the reform. “We will stipulate that we must remain the majority shareholder，but we will welcome any kinds of investment，including foreign capital，to establish a shareholding enterpriseWe hope the No.2 shareholder will be a foreign enterprise，”the source said. In keeping with its World Trade Organization entry promises，China must allow foreign investment in domestic publication retailers by the end of this year56.Which is NOT the right word used to describe Xinhua bookstore? A. Largest B. Official C. Private D. Prosperous57What does the word ”domestic” in Para2？ AEnergetic BExcited C. Alien D. Native58What can we infer from ZhangYashans Statement in Para2？ A. We often receive many offers form investors B. We wi11 soon accept one or two offers in the next sixty days C. Security firm are more interested in Xinhua bookstore than other firms D. Foreign investment is welcomed by Chinese government.59What is the passage mainly about? A. The largest bookstore is going to accept foreign investment. B. Xinhua bookstore is going to have a shareholding reform C. Xinhua bookstore must take action according to the situation D.Xinhua bookstore has to keep its promise with WTO60. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Xinhua bookstores reform will be revealed in detail B. The reforms have been reported to the government C. Xinhua bookstore will soon accept foreign investmentD. The source said we didnt have to remain the majority shareholderCThey think theyre lucky that theyre living and its Christmas again. They cant see that we live on a dirty street in a shabby house among people who arent much good. Johnny and the children cant see how pitiful it is that our neighbors have to make happiness out of this filth and dirt. My children must get out of this. But how? The money that weve saved isnt nearly enough. The McGaritys have money, but they are show-offs with it. The McGarity girl just yesterday stood out there in the street eating from a bag of cookies while a ring of hungry children watched her. I saw those children looking at her and crying in their hearts, and when she couldnt eat any more, she shrew the rest down the sewer. Miss Jackson who teaches at the Settlement House isnt rich, but she knows things. She understands people. Her eyes look straight into yours when she talks with you. Everybody else here looks away because theyre ashamed of their lives. Id like to see the children be like Miss Jackson when they grew up. 61. The writer suggests that her family _. A. is extremely rich B. is an unhappy one C. are accustomed to their life D. long for a change in their life 62. The McGarity girl is characterized as _. A. selfish and cruel B. friendly and kind C. beautiful and proud D. rich and nice 63. The writer thinks Miss Jackson is _. A. poor but brave B. friendly and talkative C. a teacher liked by all h