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1、First sectionPart I Vocabulary1.With the _of Mary, all the girl students are eager to go to the party. A. exhibition B. exception C. except D. reception2.Although the traffic is not busy, he likes to drive at a _ speed.A. spare B. fast C. moderate D. moral3.All the memories of his childhood had

2、 _ from his mind by the time he was 65.A. faded B. illustrated C. confined D. concerned4.This river is so big that it is impossible to build a _ under it without modern technology.A. canal B. tunnel C. channel D. cable5.The _ is nearly dead , so I can not start the car again.A. bean B. beam C. bake

3、D. battery6.When making modern cameras , people began to _ plastics for metal.A. surround B. substance C. stretch D. substitute7.With the help of the government , a large number of people -_ after the flood in 1991.A. survived B. suspended C. suffered D. infected 8.He always has a lot of _ ideas in

4、his mind , and sometimes we do not even know what he is thinking about.A. novel B. spoil C .acceptable D. additional9.Please be serious. I am not _. You should consider it carefullyA. sorting B. joking C. counting D. comparing10.We do not have a _ school in our institute. The highest degree we provi

5、de for the students is a B. A. and a B. S. .A. continue B. bay C. assistance D. graduatePart II Reading comprehensionPassage 1Looking back on my childhood, I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were all brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned t

6、heir pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World War I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall

7、 clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a crystal-clear memory of the dogs, the farm animals, the local birds, and above all, the insects.I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world and my enthusiasm

8、 had led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading about other people's observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the ans

9、wer to the riddle, because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books, which some might honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity, a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist: one of the outs

10、tanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist requires not only self-discipline but hard training, determination and a goal. A scientist, up to a point, can be made. A naturalist is born. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds. 1. The

11、 first paragraph tells us the author_ .A) was interested in flowers and insects in his childhoodB) lost his hearing when he was a child C) didn't like his brothers and sisters D) was born to a naturalist's family2. The author can't remember his relatives clearly because .A) he didn't

12、 live very long with them B) the family was extremely largeC) he was too young when he lived with them D) he was fully occupied with observing nature3. It can be inferred from the passage that the author was .A) a scientist as well as a naturalist.B) not a naturalist but a scientistC) no more than a

13、 born naturalist D) first of all a scientist4. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he .A) has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticB) lacks some of the qualities required of a scientistC) just reads about other people's observation

14、s and discoveriesD) comes up with solutions in a most natural way5. According to the author, a born naturalist should first of all be . A) full of ambition B) knowledgeable C) full of enthusiasm D) self-disciplinedPassage 2America is a country on the move. In unheard of numbers, people of all ages a

15、re exercising their way to better health. According to the latest figures, 59 percent of American adults exercise regularly-up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the figure of 25 year ago. Even non-exercises believe they would be more attractive and confident if they were more a

16、ctive.It is hard not to get the message. The virtues of physical fitness are shown on magazine covers, postage stamps, and television ads for everything from beauty soaps to travel books. Exercise as a part of daily life did not catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began t

17、o show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises. Growing publicity (宣传) for races held in American cities helped fuel a strong interest in the ancient sport of running. Although running has leveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding-and sometimes safer-

18、forms of exercise, such as walking and swimming, running remains the most popular form of exercise.As the popularity of exercise continues to mount, so does scientific evidence of its health benefits. The key to fitness is exercising the major muscle groups vigorously (强有力地) enough to approximately

19、double the heart rate and keep it doubled for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Doing such physical exercises three times or more a week will produce considerable improvements in physical health in about three months.6. According to the passage, what was the percentage of American adults doing regular phy

20、sical exercises two years ago?A) About 70% B) Nearly 60% C) Almost 50%D) More than 12%7. A growing interest in sports developed after_.A) research showed their health benefitsB) people got the message from magazine covers and postage stampsC) scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV ad

21、s D) an increasing number of races were held in American cities8. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase "leveled off" (Para.2. Line 6)? A) "become very popular" B) "stopped being popular" C) "reached its lowest level in popularity" D) &quo

22、t;stopped increasing in popularity"9. It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise . A) are yet to be proved B) are to be further studied C) are supported by scientific evidence D) are self-evident10. Which of the following would be the best TITLE for the passage?A) Di

23、fferent Forms of Exercise B) Exercise-The Road to HealthC) Scientific Evidence of Health Benefits D) Running-A Popular Form of SportPart IV Translation1. 我知道他是唯一可以信任的人。1. I know he is the only person who is reliable.2. 毫无疑问，科学技术的发展对人类进步起着至关重要的作用。2. It is without doubt that the development of science

24、 and technology is of vital importance to human advancement. 3. 根据我的观察，凡是事业有成就的人都具有坚强的意志。3. According to my observation, those who are successful in life have a strong will doing everything.4. 如果你乐意，我们就在饭后去看一场电影。4. If you feel like, lets go to see a film after meal.5. 只要你努力学习，毕业后是能找到一份合适工作的。5. So lo

25、ng as you work hard, you are surely to find a decent job after graduation.Second SectionPart One Vocabulary11.In the United States, the foreign policy is decided by the _ government, not by each state.A. federal B. figure C. scientific D. service12.He works in our university as a visiting _, not as

26、a formal faculty member.A. tradition B. scholar C. nurse D. pilot13.When you fill in the application form, please use your _ address so that we can contact you easily later.A. policy B. plain C. permanent D. principal14.John _ to be a polite man. But in fact he is very rude.A. pretends B. assures C.

27、 affords D. melts15.We can not trust him any more because he often _ his duty.A. owes B. spoils C. deserts D. neglects16.In order to increase our output, we need to import more production _.A. facilities B. hens C. votes D. artists17.When a spacecraft travels, one of the major problems is reentry in

28、to the Earths _.A. surface B. atmosphere C. attitude D. bent18.This river forms a natural _ between China and Korea.A. boundary B. string C. spot D. zone19.She is already 16years old. But she _as if she were still a little girl.A. believes B. absorbs C. access D. behaves20.We are _ at the rapid prog

29、ress Mark has made in this semester.A. distinguished B. annoyed C. astonished D. scoredPart II Reading comprehensionPassage 3If women are mercilessly exploited (剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are ou

30、t of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe (衣柜) packed full of clot

31、hes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear. Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of th

32、eir time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and dura

33、bility (耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress o

34、n a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and ins

35、tability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.11. Designers and big stores always make money .A) by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothi

36、ng industryB) because they are capable of predicting new fashionsC) by constantly changing the fashions in women's clothingD) because they attach great importance to quality in women's clothing12. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dresses is seen as .A) a waste of

37、money B) a waste of timeC) an expression of taste D) an expression of creativity13. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stress on the of clothing.A) cost B) appearance C) comfort D) suitability 14. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A)

38、New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women. B) The constant changes in women's clothing reflect their strength of character.C) The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.D) Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcom

39、ed by women.15. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious"(Para.4 ), the writer means that .A) women's inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed atB) women are better able to put up with discomfortC) men are also exploited greatly by fashion designersD) men are

40、more reasonable in the matter of fashion Passage 4A contract is an agreement which is enforceable by law. It can be long or short, formal or informal, simple or complicated, and verbal or written. Without a contract or agreement to bind the contracting parties, any international business or transact

41、ion would be impossible. Long ago, people exchanged promises in making bargains and binding the conduct of others. This exchange of promises came to be known as "agreement" and became more and more important in the fields of business. A promise or agreement is reached as a result of the pr

42、ocess of offer and acceptance. When an agreement is reached, a contract is formed. Once a contract is officially signed by the concerned parties, it creates legal obligations in the sense of law.A contract is the only document between the parties to which they may refer for clarification of mutual r

43、esponsibilities. It should not be viewed as merely a document that initiates transaction and then filed and forgotten by the contracting parties. It must be drafted with an awareness of the background of the law in which the transaction takes place. It is proper to obtain legal advice as to the best

44、 set of contractual terms appropriate to the product and type of business.Though most of the contracts have many provisions in common, each is different from the others owing to the nature of the goods. Whether we are dealing with a long or pre-printed form of the contract, there are certain key pro

45、visions that every contract should contain to avoid ambiguity and possible future conflicts. Whether to include other specific provisions depends on the type of goods, shipping and insurance complexities, and degree of trust and mutual confidence existing between buyer and seller.16.According to the

46、 passage the main purpose of making a contract is to _.A) legalize a promise between related partiesB) bind the contracting partiesC) initiate a transaction D) make bargains17.A contract can not create legal obligations in the sense of law unless _.A) it is agreed on by concerned partiesB) the contr

47、acting parties accept itC) it is enforced by law D) the contracting parties signed it officially18.Which of the following statements about the contract is true? A) It must be an agreement in the written form.B) It is a way of minimizing conflicts in international business or transaction.C) Its main

48、function in commerce is to begin a transaction.D) It should contain as many details as possible.19.In drafting a contract of international transaction, one need not take into consideration _.A) the nature of the goods B) the product and type of businessC) the laws of a specific country where the bus

49、iness is to be doneD) the physical health of contracting parties20. As to contents of a contract, which of the following is not true?A) It differs from one another due to the difference existing in the nature of goodsB) It should be presented in language that is clear and preciseC) Apart from the ke

50、y provisions that must be included, whether to include any other special provisions depends on a lot of factors.D) When there is a high degree of mutual trust and confidence between the buyer and the seller, the inclusion of the key provisions is not required.Part IV Translation6. 西方国家许多妇女不能同工同酬，这是不

51、公平的。6. Its unfair that many women in western countries do not earn equal pay for equal work.7. 根据所看到的一切，他得出结论：这里发生了车祸。7. Based on what he saw, he came to the conclusion that there was a motor-car accident here.8. 有迹象表明，这个国家的经济正在复苏。8. There is some evidence that economy is recovering in this country.

52、9. 经过多次失败之后，他终于找到了解决这个难题的办法。9. After many failures, he finally found the solution to this problem.10. 我却是相信，机会属于时刻准备着的人。10. I know for sure that chances are in favor of those who are always ready.Third sectionPart I Vocabulary21.The doctors _ the medicines to the people in the flood area.A. distribu

53、ted B. packed C. prayed D. undertook22.Much of the news provided by this newspaper is _, not foreign.A. domestic B. strain C. purchase D. murder23.He tried to _relations with his former wife but he failed.A. measure B. maintain C. shelter D. reply24.He _ to study harder in the future so that he coul

54、d have more opportunities to find a better job.A. resolved B. resorted C. requested D. reserved25.The _ work continued for more than a week but there was still no sign of the missing boy.A. research B. rescue C. vessel D. vast26.Many kinds of animals are believed to have _ from the earthA. withdrawn

55、 B. vanished C. found D. hung27.The engineers in this lab spent several weeks _ their plans for the new bicycle.A. counting B. stripping C. elaborating D. casting28.Pine trees are usually believed to _ cold weather.A. guard B. accomplish C. roar D. endure29.Free medical service is _ to nearly all th

56、e college students in China.A. favorite B. available C. convenient D. average30.After working for twenty hours without any rest, the doctors were _.A. exhausted B. mounted C. wrapped D. restoredPart II Reading comprehensionPassage 5Lincoln was a strong executive who saved the government, saved the United States. He was a President who understood people, and, when time came to make decisions, he was willing to take the responsibility and make those decisions, no matter