Book3 Unit 3.doc

Unit ThreePart I Vocabulary & Structure (30%)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1) The exhibition at the Shanghai Science and Technology Center _ such endangered animals as the giant panda and the Siberian tiger and describes the work being done to protect them.A. detects B. exploitsC. features D. demonstrates2) This group of young people were born and raised in _ characterized by successive wars and conflicts, so hatred is deeply rooted in their hearts.A. an era B. a yearC. a chart D. an error3) Parks and open spaces are essential to the quality of life in dense _ areas such as New York City.A. agricultural B. rural C. suburban D. urban4) The police _ the entrance to the building with road blocks so that no one can be allowed to enter or exit. A. pasted B. barricaded C. barrier D. sideways5) Making _ is a popular way to help many firms sell products, though the cost is very high for most of the time. A. service B. bulletin C. notice D. advertisement 6) I just wonder if _ ever _ that you could have your own enterprise and run it yourself when you were still a student. A. it occurred B. you occurred to it C. it occurred to you D. you occurred7) Compared to the urban areas of New York, the countryside is a preferable place to live as it is more _ and less polluted. A. tranquil B. crowded C. developed D. primitive8) When confronted with troubles, before asking for help, we should first of all _ the situations that contribute to the problems. A. solve B. analyzeC. explain D. explore9) Since this factory adopted the newly-invented managerial system, they have increased their annual income by a large _. A. emerge B. merge C. part D. margin10) In the past, people often left their doors just _ at night, because there were fewer thefts than today and so they were not worried at all.A. locked B. on the latch C. open D. closed11) _ glorious sunshine, the boundless stretch of corn fields looked an impressive sight.A. Bathed in B. Washed in C. Hook up to D. Closed up12) Some epidemics that happen in this modern world are _ by environmental pollution rather than natural disasters. A. brought about B. brought back C. brought forward D. brought in13) Approaching the end of his life, he often _ the best time of his life, the time spent with his families instead of his career achievement.A. looked down upon B. looked back on C. looked up D. looked ahead 14) The landlord _ the supply of electricity and water since his two poor tenants hadnt paid him a penny for months. A. cut back B. cut C. cut down D. cut off15) Both sides are trying to _ the other by obstinately sticking to their own positions in the negotiations. A. wear away B. wear down C. wear off D. wear out16) The secret of success often lies _ cooperation between team members instead of the ability of an individual.A. to B. upC. in D. on17) Pupils have to receive education in other cities before new schools are _ at a new place in about 2 years.A. put up B. put up with C. put off D. put down18) The initials VAT stand _ Value Add Tax, which is a type of tax paid by the person who buys the goods or services.A. for B. / C. up D. at19) When people are exhausted, they are more _ diseases than when they are energetic. A. easy to B. attacked by C. vulnerable with D. vulnerable to20) The villa _ grand design and artistic atmosphere can cost any buyer more than 10 million Yuan, so youd better give it a second thought before you make up your mind.A. unique B. featuring C. lighting D. blowing21)I have to pay a visit to the doctor, so I can give you a ride and drop you _ at the nearest subway station.A. off B. down C. / D. away 22) Uncle Tom is never a/an _ guy. Unlike what they said about him, hes always generous and kind to others. A. friend B. friendly C. unfriendD. unfriendly 23) Most men do not look _ in suits. The problem is, sometimes, especially at the height of summer, their movement seems to be restricted. A. attractive B. attractively C. unattractive D. unattractively24) It never _ me to consider more about Mother and to do more for her until the summer of 1981 when she left me forever.A. occurred to B. happened toC. came up with D. appeared25) Research is being carried out on the disease and progress is being made at present. _ there will be a cure within the next ten years. A. Chances are this B. It has chances that C. If D. Chances are that26) Colds can _ by increasing your intake of fruit and vegetables - both low in calories and rich in Vitamin C.A. be held at bayB. be held up C. be held on D. be held out 27) Energy difficulties are major barrier _ the growth of its economy because imported oil has absorbed 40% of the countrys foreign exchange. A. to B. against C. of D. about28) We climbed up the walls to pick the flowers until he came out and chased us _. A. apart B. off C. away D. out29) She smiled at the guests in a friendly way and started to usher them _.A. in B. off C. / D. away 30) Every morning, like millions of other Shanghainese, he _ to get on and off the bus to get to his working place. A. pushed aside B. pushed around C. pulled his way D. pushed his way through Part II WritingDirections: For this part, you are required to finish a composition on the following topic. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the guidance given below:On Art Test C