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Vocabulary1 The password will prevent others from tinkering _ your dataA on B to C with D at2 McDonald refused to elaborate _ his reasons for resigning.A at B on C to D about3 The _ for employment in the technology sector sre especially good right now.A prosperity B prosperous C prophecy D prospects4 Experts agreed that it was a truly _ performanceA sensational B sense C sensible D sensitive5 The _ of the economy is still uncertainA sight B view C outlook D vision6 The roads were _ with mud and rainwater.A awash B washing C washed D wash7 Think twice before you _A spring B leap C jump D hip8 He left a _ of muddy footprintsA track B trace C print D trail9 Terri keeps _ into tears for no reasonA bursting B outburst C breaking D outbreak10 They continue to fight in the face of _A adversity B adverse C advise D adversary11 _ the severe cold, tourism was _ full swing.A. Though.on B. Despite.onC. Though.in D. Despite.in 12 In general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the _ concern of state governments.A. extinct B. excluding C. Excessive D. Exclusive 13 They climbed to the top of the hill _ they could get a birds eye view of the city.A. For fear that B. In order to C. In case D. As a result 14He found Irene _ at the piano with her hands on the keys.A. Seating B. Seated C. Seat D. To seat 15Noise pollution generally receives less attention than _ air pollution.A. Does B. It does C. Receives D. It does over 16Working under the new expert who always encourages creativity in young people, we have been _ with better ideas in test design.A. Coming down B. Coming out C. Coming along D. Coming up 17Label on a bottle of medicine: It is dangerous to exceed the stated_ .A. Drops B. Measure C. Dose D. Limit 18Get him to sign the contract before he has second _ .A. Plans B. Thoughts C. Intentions D. Ideas 19It was difficult to _ a date which was convenient for everyone.A. Decide B. Arrange C. Organize D. Provide 20The poem is difficult to understand because it contains so many _ references.A. Obscure B. Acute C. Notable D. Objective Answers:15 C B D A C 610 A B D A A 1115 D D B B A 1620 D C B B AReading ComprehensionText 1 On July 4, 1776, a secret meeting of insurgent colonists in America passed the Declaration of Independence. War against the British had already been going on for over a year, so the declaration came as the climax of years of stormy events in America. The impetus for the American Revolution was the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which ended the struggle between the British and French for control over North America. Since the colonists were no longer frightened by the French, they ceased to rely upon the British for protection and were not as submissive as they were formerly. On the other hand, the British regarded the colonies as a source of revenue and began to impose unfair taxes upon them. The Sugar Act in 1764 and the Stamp Act in 1765 were so eagerly opposed by discontented colonists that rioting broke out. The Stamp Act was repealed in 1766 as a result of the riots.The British continued their policy of taxation without collaboration with their once obedient subjects. The Townshend Acts (a series of taxes on glass, lead, paper and tea) created such disgust that the citizens of Boston attacked British soldiers who fired upon them. A new tea tax in 1773 again consolidated Boston residents disagreement. About fifty men disguised as Indians boarded British ships and got rid of their cargo of tea in protest against the tea tax. That was the famous Boston Tea Party. In reprisal, the British abolished the Bostonians right to self-rule, and by passing what were referred to as Intolerable Acts in Boston, they infuriated all of the colonies and caused them to unite in protest.Representatives from twelve colonies gathered in Philadelphia in 1774 to plan a stratagem to avoid British interference in trade and to protest the infamy of taxation without representation. The British responded that the colonies were in rebellion, and, since nothing would soothe either side, both sides prepared for war.1. According to the passage, the first violent protest against the British was made in_ A. 1776 B. 1765 C. 1770 D. 17732. We are told that the colonists did not need the British after the Treaty of Paris, because the former_A. Were independent B. B. Didnt like to pay taxesC. Made a treaty with the French D. Didnt need protection from an enemy 3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. About 15 men disguised as Indians boarded British ships.B. The impetus of the American Revolution was the Treaty of Paris in 1776.C. The Stamp Act in 1764 was opposed by discontented colonists.D. A new tea tax in 1773 again consolidated Boston residents disagreement.4.WhatdidthecolonistsgatherinPhiladelphiatodo?A.WrotetheDeclarationofIndependenceB.RidashipofitscargoC.RiotedasaresultoftheStampActD.CreatedaplantoavoidBritishinterferenceintrade.5. The best title for this passage is _.A. The American RevolutionB. The Temperament of the ColonistsC. The Causes of the American RevolutionD. The Effects of the American RevolutionText 2The invention of the snow house by the Eskimo was one of the greatest triumphs over environment that man has ever accomplished.In the Arctic Circle, it is not that people lack ability or industry, but the surroundings restrict constructive effort to the barest necessities of existence.Agriculture is impossible all along the thousands of miles of the north shore. The only wood is such as drifts in. Other than this driftwood, the only available building materials are snow, ice, stone and bones of animals. All of these have been used for dwellings and storage places, differing in various tribes according to the requirements and skill of the workers.The lack of necessary timbers to build walls and span wide spaces is probably one reason why these tribes construct their houses at least partly beneath the surface of the ground. This device also makes the houses more impervious to the cold. Most of us are inclined to think that the Eskimo lives always in an igloo or snow house. This is not entirely true. After the long cold winter, the family is very apt to move, when the weather permits, into a tent of sealskin. The actual construction of such tents is similar to that used by other, more southerly tribes.The snow house, however, is an interesting and unique habitation. Our summer campers will not build with snow, but the ingeniousness of the art is worth recording, and some of our winter camps in the mountains might try to make snow houses.It is essential that the snow itself be of the right kind. It must be taken from a bank formed by a single storm, or the blocks will break when cut. The snow must be very fine-grained but not too hard to be cut with a snow knife.As Point Barrow, Alaska, houses of snow are used only temporarily; for example, at the hunting grounds on the rivers, and occasionally by visitors at the village who prefer having their own quarters. These houses are not built in the dome or beehive shape. The walls are made of blocks of snow, high enough so that a person can stand up inside the rooms.Outside at the south end, a low, narrow, covered passage of snow leads to a low door. Above this is a window made of seal entrails. The door of the house is protected by a curtain of canvas. At the other end, the floor is raised into a kind of settee on which are laid boards and skins.6. According to the author, the building of the snow house was necessary because of _A. The inhabitants lack of ability and industryB. The extreme cold temperaturesC. The large expense involved in shipping raw materials to the Arctic Circle.D. The surroundings, which restrict any building to what is essential7. Which of the following is NOT commonly available for building houses in the Arctic Circle.A. Stone B. Animal bones C. Timber D. Snow and ice 8. After the long winter, the Eskimo family is likely to_A. Move into a sealskin tent B. Build an underground dwellingC. Continue living in the snow house D. Move to town and live in a regular house 9. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. The construction of a sealskin tent is similar to that used by other tribes who live in more southern region B. The snow house is an interesting, unique and ingenious habitation C. Snow houses are built partly below the surface of the ground to make the house warmer. D. The window of a snow house is made of thin sealskin.10. The authors attitude toward the invention of snow houses by Eskimo is _A. Impartial B. Admiring C. Sympathetic D. Critical Text 3Almost all of us have heard about General Motors trying to sell their Nova model in Latin America and finding out that “ no va” in Spanish literally means “ it doesnt go”. And of course, there was the famous first try of Coca Cola in China, when the translation of soft drinks name read “bite the wax tadpole”.But cultural awareness in marketing is a lot more than careful translation. There are subtleties and nuances to every culture, and there are just plain taboos. Although most people wouldnt be able to list the rules of their own culture, they certainly know when those rules are violated. Our own culture tends to be “invisible” to us, while differences we run into when abroad strike as strange, funny or exotic. So how much more difficult is it to discern the unwritten rules of another country?There is still no substitute for a visit to the target market. When in a foreign place, youll undoubtedly become aware of different aesthetics. What flowers, which colors, are used to attract buyers there? Foods you find unpalatable and decorations you find garish have completely different effects on the natives. Your hosts might ask seemingly rude questions such as “How old are you?” and “How much money do you make?” Meals, schedules, transportation, and personal conveniences cant be taken for granted. Prices for the simplest purchases are subject to negotiation. You havent figured out all the small coins, and you dont understand anyones name. And it just doesnt smell like home.11 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of following sentence from the paragraph. “Cultural awareness in marketing is a lot more than careful translation.”A Cultural awareness in marketing is virtually equivalent to careful translation.B Careful translation is a fundamental component of cultural awarenessC Cultural awareness in marketing goes beyond mere translation.D Cultural awareness is more easily developed than is careful translation.12 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of following sentence from the paragraph. “Our own cultural tends to be “invisible” to us, while differences we run into when abroad strike as strange, funny or exotic.”A We usually dont notice things in our culture, but we are prone to think things in foreign settings are strange, interesting or exotic.B We may not be aware of our own culture whereas foreign cultures may suddenly attract our attentionC Our own culture is intangible to us, but other cultures appear to be eye-catchingD Its unnecessary for us to notice our own culture, but it is important to study other strange, funny or exotic cultures.13 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of following sentence from the paragraph. “Prices for the simplest purchases are subject to negotiation.”A Its easy for people to agree on prices for small items.B Even prices for the simplest purchases tend to fluctuate.C People can also bargain over prices for the simplest purchases.D Prices for the simplest purchases are a constant topic among people14 The example of “the first try of Coca Cola in China” reflected:A Translation of the product is less important.B Translation of the product is not important.C Cultural awareness in marketing is a lot more important.D Cultural awareness in marketing is less important.15 “subtleties and nuances” in paragraph 2 means:A elegance and graceB similarities and samenessC a very slight, hardly noticeable variationsD a very slight, hardly noticeable differenceAnswers:15 B D D D C 610 D C A D B 1115 C A C C DWord Bank A wolf gives out a deep chesty bawl in the valley one night. It 1) _from rimrock to rimrock. Every living thing 2) _ the call. Although it has different 3) _ meanings to different animals, it is only mountains that can listen 4)_ to the call, because it has lived lone enough. Those who cant 5) _ the hidden meaning of the howl can still sense the wolves 6)_ through their tracks, sights or sounds. 7) _ the fact is, I believe that the mountains have a secret opinion about the wolves. This 8) _ on this score dates 9)_ the day when I witnessed a wolf die. We thought we saw a doe when we were eating lunch on a high rimrock. When we realized that it was a wolf and there were still a half dozen others, we 10) _ at them out of excitement and 11) _ . At that time, I thought I helped the hunters, 12) _, when I saw the green fire die in the wolfs eyes, I found I might be wrong. Since then, I have seen the 13) _ of wolves state 14)_ state, which eventually lead to nearly 15)_ mountains. The same is true to16) _ the herd to fit the range. All creatures in the valley 17) _ each other, and they should be kept 18)_ balance. If one link breaks down, it might cause dramatic change to others. We all 19) _ for safety, prosperity, comfort, long life, and dullness, but too much safety to 20)_ only danger in the long run.Answers:1 echoes 2 pays heed to 3 hidden 4 objectively5 decipher 6 presence 7 Whatever 8 conviction9 from 10 shot 11 trigger-itch 12however13 slaughter 14 after 15 bare 16 trim17 are connected to 18 in 19 strive 20 yield Writing：Academic Dishonesty on Campus