I. Vocabulary and Structure (10 points)
Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
1. Those naughty boys were caught _________ flowers in the garden again.
A. to steal
B. stealing
C. having stolen
D. to have stolen
2. Fred is second to none in maths in our class, but believe it or not, he ____ passed the last exam.
A. easily
B. hardly
C. actually
D. successfully
3. He holds an important position in that company. ______, I don't quite trust him.
A. Thus
B. Furthermore
C. Otherwise
D. Nevertheless
4. One of the attractive features of the course was the way the practical work was _________ with the theoretical aspects of the subject.
A. instructed
B. involved
C. interfered
D. integrated
5. The teacher wrote a brief comment in the _____ to show the student why it was wrong.
A. mark
B. margin
C. mail
D. manual
6. In general, the amount that a student spends on housing should be held to one-fifth of the total ________ for living expense.
A. acceptable
B. available
C. advisable
D. applicable
7. Over a third of the population was estimated to have no ______ to health service.
A. assessment
B. assignment
C. exception
D. access
8. — How far apart do they live? — ______ I know, they live in the same neighborhood.
A. As long as
B. As far as
C. As well as
D. As often as
9. ______ the programme, they have to stay there for another two weeks.
A. Not completing
B. Not completed
C. Not having completed
D. Having not completed
10. It is important that the hotel receptionist __________ that guests are registered correctly.
A. has made sure
B. made sure
C. must make sure
D. make sure
11. In Disneyland every year, some 800,000 plants are replaced because Disney refused to ______ signs asking his guests not to step on them.
A. put up
B. put off
C. put down
D. put out
12. Helen always helps her mother even though going to school ______ most of her day.
A. takes up
B. makes up
C. saves up
D. puts up
13. In no country ______ Britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day.
A. other than
B. more than
C. better than
D. rather than
14. Although I can walk about, there is still a ________ pain in my leg.
A. weak
B. slight
C. tender
D. soft
15. I have read the material several times but it doesn't make any ________ to me.
A. meaning
B. importance
C. sense
D. significance
16. The elderly need special care in winter, as they are __________ to the sudden change of weather.
A. sensitive
B. sensible
C. flexible
D. positive
17. Nine is to three _____ three is to one.
A. when
B. that
C. which
D. what
18. Men differ from animals ____ they can think and speak.
A. for which
B. for that
C. in that
D. in which
19. ____ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finish his assignment.
A. Much though
B. Much as
C. As much
D. Though much
20. I enjoyed myself so much ____ I visited my friends in Paris last year.
A. when
B. which
C. that
D. where
II. Cloze Test
Directions: Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your ANSWER SHEET.
An invisible border divides those arguing for computers in the classroom on the behalf of students' career prospects and those arguing for computers in the classroom for broader reasons of radical educational reform. Very few writers on the subject have explored this (21)—indeed, contradiction—which goes to the heart of what is wrong with the (22) to put computers in the classroom.
An education that aims at getting a student a certain kind of job is a/an (23) education, justified for reasons radically different from why education is (24) required by law. It is not simply to (25) everyone’s job prospects that all children are legally (26) to attend school into their teens. Rather, we have a certain (27) of the American citizen, a character who is (28) if he cannot competently assess (29) his livelihood and happiness are affected by things (30) of himself.
But this was not always the case; before it was legally required for all children to attend school until a certain (31), it was widely accepted that some were just not equipped (32) nature to pursue this kind of education. With optimism characteristic of all industrialized countries, we came to accept that everyone is (33) to be educated. Computer-education advocates (34) this optimistic notion for a pessimism that (35) their otherwise cheery outlook. (36) on the confusion between educational and vocational reasons for bringing computers into schools, computer-education advocates often (37) the job prospects of graduates over their educational (38).
There are some good arguments for a technical education given the right kind of student. Many European schools (39) the concept of professional training early on in order to make sure children are (40) equipped for the professions they want to join.
21.  A. distinction    B. topic    C. separation    D. education
22.  A. campaign    B. practice    C. action    D. goal
23.  A. informal    B. basic    C. technical    D. expensive
24.  A. differently    B. universally    C. conversely    D. regularly
25.  A. form    B. consist    C. arise    D. raise
26.  A. ordered    B. inquired    C. required    D. acquired
27.  A. conception    B. information    C. theme    D. imagination
28.  A. complete    B. accomplished    C. incomplete    D. improper
29.  A. why    B. what    C. where    D. how
30.  A. inside    B. outside    C. beside    D. aside
31.  A. year    B. age    C. day    D. extent
32.  A. in    B. at    C. by    D. with
33.  A. fit    B. responsible    C. suitable    D. able
34.  A. consider    B. forget    C. forsake    D. foretell
35.  A. believes    B. becomes    C. bears    D. betrays
36.  A. Encountering    B. Banking    C. Devising    D. Seeking
37.  A. emphasize    B. encourage    C. engage    D. enlarge
38.  A. academy    B. position    C. degree    D. achievement
39.  A. interact    B. introduce    C. announce    D. invent
40.  A. traditionally    B. drastically    C. properly    D. hardly
III. Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
Passage One
I hear many parents complain that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are holding one another's hands for reassurance.
They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But they all end up listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon into a larger cocoon.
It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a market for teenagers. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. This is a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.
But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don't care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come—with the people who respect you for who you are. That's the only kind of popularity that really counts.
41. The author's purpose in writing this passage is to tell _____.
A. readers how to be popular with people around
B. teenagers how to learn to make a decision for themselves
C. parents how to control and guide their children
D. people how to understand and respect each other
42. According to the author, many teenagers think they are brave enough to act on their own, but in fact most of them _____.
A. have much difficulty understanding each other
B. lack confidence
C. dare not cope with any problems alone
D. are very much afraid of getting lost
43. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There is no popularity that really counts.
B. Many parents think that their children are challenging their authority.
C. It is not necessarily bad for a teenager to disagree with his or her classmates.
D. Most teenagers are actually doing the same.
44. The author thinks of advertisements as ______ to teenagers.
A. inevitable
B. influential
C. instructive
D. attractive
45. The main idea of the last paragraph is that a teenager should _____.
A. differ from others in as many ways as possible
B. become popular with others
C. find his real self
D. rebel against his parents and the popularity wave
Passage Two
Doctors in Britain are warning of an obesity time bomb, when children who are already overweight grow up. So, what should we do? Exercise more? Eat less? Or both? The government feels it has to take responsibility for this expanding problem.
The cheerful Mr. Pickwick, the hero of the novel by Charles Dickens, is seen in illustrations as someone who is plump—and happy. In 18th century paintings beauty is equated with rounded bodies and soft curves. But nowadays being overweight is seen as indicating neither a cheerful character nor beauty but an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
So what do you do? Diet? Not according to England’s chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson. He says that physical activity is the key for reducing the risks of obesity cancer and heart disease. And the Health Secretary John Reid ever said that being inactive is as serious a risk factor in heart disease as smoking.
So, having bought some cross trainers, how much exercise should you do? According to Sir Liam Donaldson, at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Is going to the gym the answer? Luckily for those who find treadmills tedious, the Health Development Agency believes that physical activity that fits into people’s lives may be more effective. They suggest taking the stairs rather than the lift, walking up escalators, playing active games with your children, dancing or gardening. And according to a sports psychologist, Professor Biddle, gyms "are not making the nation fit", and may even cause harm.
There's new scientific evidence that too much exercise may actually be bad for you. Scientists at the University of Ulster have found that unaccustomed exercise releases dangerous free radicals that can adversely affect normal function in unfit people. The only people who should push their bodies to that level of exercise on a regular basis are trained athletes.
So, should we forget about gyms and follow some experts’ advice to increase exercise in our daily life? After all, getting off the bus a stop early and walking the rest of the way can’t do any harm! One final thought. How come past generations lacked gym facilities but were leaner and fitter than people today?
46. This passage is mainly about __________.
A. how to keep fit and avoid fatness
B. increased risks for overweight people
C. the dangers of exercise in the gym
D. the benefit of a balanced diet
47. What does "this expanding problem" (Para.1) refer to?
A. The slow growing up of overweight children.
B. The obesity time bomb warned of by doctors.
C. Too little exercise and too much diet.
D. Neglect of the health issue by the government.
48. Why does the author mention Mr. Pickwick in Charles Dickens’ novel?
A. He was portrayed in an 18th century painting.
B. He is the hero of a world famous novel.
C. He suffered from heart disease and stroke.
D. He is the image of being plump and happy.
49. According to Sir Liam Donaldson, what is the best way to avoid obesity?
A. Being on diet.
B. Giving up smoking.
C. Being as inactive as possible.
D. Doing physical activities.
50. Which of the following is NOT recommended by the Health Development Agency?
A. Walking up escalators, dancing or gardening.
B. Going to the gym to walk on treadmills.
C. Taking the stairs rather than the lift.
D. Playing active games with your children.
Passage Three
A metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison. It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the other: Love is a rose. Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image, a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use them more than any other type of figurative language. The reason for this is that poets compose their poetry to express what they are experiencing emotionally at that moment. Consequently, what the poet imagines love to be may or may not be our perception of love. Therefore, the poet’s job is to enable us to experience it, to feel it the same way as the poet does.
Let's analyze this remarkably unsophisticated metaphor concerning love and the rose to see what it offers. Because the poet uses a comparison with a rose, first we must examine the characteristics of that flower. A rose is spectacular in its beauty, its petals are nicely soft, and its smell is pleasing. It's possible to say that a rose is actually a feast to the senses of sight, touch, and smell. The rose's appearance seems to border on perfection, each petal seemingly symmetrical in form. Isn't this the way one's love should be? A loved one should be a delight to one's senses and seem perfect. However, there is another dimension added to the comparison by using a rose. Roses have thorns. The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky. So can love, the metaphor tells us. When one reaches out with absolute trust to touch the object of his or her affection, ouch, a thorn can cause great harm! "Be careful," the metaphor warns: Love is a feast to the senses, but it can overwhelm us, and it can also hurt us and cause acute suffering. This is the poet's perception of love—an admonition. What is the point? Just this: It took almost 14 sentences to clarify what a simple metaphor communicates in only four words! That is the artistry and the joy of the simple metaphor.
51. The main idea of this passage is that _________.
A. rose is a good image in poetry
B. love is sweet and pleasing
C. metaphor is ambiguous
D. metaphor is great poetic device
52. It can be inferred from the passage that a metaphor is _________.
A. difficult to understand
B. rich in meaning
C. not precise enough
D. like a flower
53. As is meant by the author, thorns of a rose _________.
A. Protect the rose from harm
B. Symbolize reduced love
C. Add a new element to the image of love
D. Represent objects of one's affection
54. The meaning of the love-is-a-rose metaphor is that ____________.
A. love is a true joy
B. true love comes once in a lifetime
C. love does not last long
D. love is both good and bad experiences
55. According to the passage, poetry is intended to ___________.
A. release anger
B. entertain the readers
C. express poets' ideas
D. reward the senses
Passage Four
Bernard Bailyn has recently reinterpreted the early history of the United States by applying new social research findings on the experiences of European migrants. In his reinterpretation, migration becomes the organizing principle for rewriting the history of preindustrial North America. His approach rests on four separate propositions.
The first of these asserts that residents of early modern England moved regularly about their countryside; migrating to the New World was simply a natural spillover. Although at first the colonies held little positive attraction for the English — they would rather have stayed home — by the eighteenth century people increasingly migrated to America because they regarded it as the land of opportunity. Secondly, Bailyn holds that, contrary to the notion that used to flourish in America history textbooks, there was never a typical New World community. For example, the economic and demographic character of early New England towns varied considerably.
Bailyn's third proposition suggest two general patterns prevailing among the many thousands of migrants: one group came as indentured servants, another came to acquire land. Surprisingly, Bailyn suggests that those who recruited indentured servants were the driving forces of transatlantic migration. These colonial entrepreneurs helped determine the social character of people who came to preindustrial North America. At first, thousands of unskilled laborers were recruited; by the 1730's, however, American employers demanded skilled artisans.
Finally, Bailyn argues that the colonies were a half-civilized hinterland of the European culture system. He is undoubtedly correct to insist that the colonies were part of an Anglo-American empire. But to divide the empire into English core and colonial periphery, as Bailyn does, devalues the achievements of colonial culture. It is true, as Bailyn claims, that high culture in the colonies never matched that in England. But what of seventeenth-century New England, where the settlers created effective laws, built a distinguished university, and published books? Bailyn might respond that New England was exceptional. However, the ideas and institutions developed by New England Puritans had powerful effects on North American culture.
Although Bailyn goes on to apply his approach to some thousands of indentured servants who migrated just prior to the revolution, he fails to link their experience with the political development of the United States. Evidence presented in his work suggests how we might make such a connection. These indentured servants were treated as slaves for the period during which they had sold their time to American employers. It is not surprising that as soon as they served their time they passed up good wages in the cities and headed west to ensure their personal independence by acquiring land. Thus, it is in the west that a peculiarly American political culture began, among colonists who were suspicious of authority and intensely anti-aristocratic.
56. Which of the following statements about migrants to colonial North America is supported by information in the text?
A. A larger percentage of migrants to colonial North America came as indentured servants than as free agents interested in acquiring land.
B. Migrants who came to the colonies as indentured servants were more successful at making a livelihood than were farmers and artisans.
C. Migrants to colonial North America were more successful at acquiring their own land during the eighteenth century than during the seventeenth century.
D. By the 1730's, migrants already skilled in a trade were in more demand by American employers than were unskilled laborers.
57. The author of the text states that Bailyn failed to _____.
A. give sufficient emphasis to the cultural and political interdependence of the colonies and England.
B. describe carefully how migrants of different ethnic backgrounds preserved their culture in the United States.
C. take advantage of social research on the experiences of colonists who migrated to colonial North America specifically to acquire land.
D. relate the experience of the migrants to the political values that eventually shaped the character of the United States.
58. Which of the following best summarizes the author's evaluation of Bailyn's fourth proposition?
A. It is totally implausible.
B. It is partially acceptable.
C. It is highly admirable.
D. It is controversial though persuasive.
59. According to the text, Bailyn and the author agree on which of the following statements about the culture of colonial New England?
A. High culture in New England never equaled the high culture of England.
B. The cultural achievements of colonial New England have generally been unrecognized by historians.
C. The colonists imitated the high culture of England, and did not develop a culture that was uniquely their own.
D. The southern colonies were greatly influenced by the high culture of New England.
60. The author of the text would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements about Bailyn's work?
A. Bailyn underestimates the effects of Puritan thought on North American culture.
B. Bailyn overemphasizes the economic dependence of the colonies on Great Britain.
C. Bailyn's description of the colonies as part of an Anglo-American empire is misleading and incorrect.
D. Bailyn failed to test his propositions on a specific group of migrants to colonial North America.
IV. Translation (10 points)
Directions: In this section there is a passage in English. Translate the five sentences underlined into Chinese and write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2.
Government throughout the world act on the assumption that the welfare of their people depends largely on the economic strength and wealth of the community. (61) Under modern conditions, this requires varying measures of centralized control and hence the help of specialized scientists such as economists and operational research experts. (62) Furthermore, it is obvious that the strength of a country’s economy is directly bound up with the efficiency of its agriculture and industry, and that this in turn rests upon the effects of scientists and technologists of all kinds. It also means that governments are increasingly compelled to interfere in these sectors in order to step up production and ensure that it is utilized to the best advantage. For example, they may encourage research in various ways, including the setting up of their own research centers; they may alter the structure of education, or interfere in order to reduce the wastage of natural resources or tap resources hitherto unexploited; or they may cooperate directly in the growing number of international projects related to science, economics and industry. In any case, all such interventions are heavily dependent on scientific advice and also scientific and technological manpower of all kinds.
(63) Owing to the remarkable development in mass-communications, people everywhere are feeling new wants and are being exposed to new customs and ideas, while government are often forced to introduce still further innovations for the reasons given above. At the same time, the normal rate of social change throughout the world is taking place at a vastly accelerated speed compared with the past. For example, (64) in the early industrialized countries of Europe the process of industrialization—with all the far-reaching changes in social patterns that followed—was spread over nearly a century, whereas nowadays a developing nation may undergo the same process in a decade or so. All this has the effect of building up unusual pressures and tensions within the community and consequently presents serious problems for the governments concerned. (65) Additional social stresses may also occur because of the population explosion or problems arising from mass migration movements—themselves made relatively easy nowadays by modern means of transport. As a result of all these factors, governments are becoming increasingly dependent on biologists and social scientists for planning the appropriate programs and putting them into effect.
V. Heading Matching (10 points)
Directions: You are going to read a list of headings and a text. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each numbered paragraph (66-70). The first and last paragraphs of the text are not numbered. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Today, some 30% of small business owners don't have a Web presence at all, while the vast majority who do are watching their sites sit stale, waiting and wanting for business. Where did things go wrong? There are common principles followed by those whose dreams of online success have become reality.
66. Build your site around your customer:
Thinking of your site as your online storefront, built around delivering the highest-quality customer experience from the moment your customer steps through the "door".
67. Just because you built it doesn’t mean they’ll come:
If you aren't seeing a large volume of targeted traffic to your site, it's time to up the ante.
68. Integrate customer loyalty programs and promotions:
Containing discounts, news, or friendly service reminders. Use discount promotional offers to stay in touch with past visitors to your site.
69. Justify your monthly spending through product bundling:
While pay-per-click Internet advertising is much more cost-effective than traditional media channels, bundling products together will not only increase your sales revenue, but also enable you to get more out of your per-click ad rates.
70. Measure your progress:
Your site may be live, but how is it performing?
Armed with these simple lessons, vow to make your business realize the true promise of the Internet.
[A] A manufacturing company selling $50 items was having trouble justifying the cost of online keyword ads. By bundling products to create packages of $100 or more and advertising to wholesale customers looking to buy in bulk, the manufacturer dropped its sales representative agencies and focused on large-volume buyers, such as Wal-Mart and Target. Needless to say, the company had no trouble exceeding its yearly sales quota.
[B] One of my past clients had a well-designed physical storefront, solid prices, and quality offerings. However, he wasn’t able to drive enough store traffic despite targeted advertising efforts in print publications and other offline venues. We decided to shift those ad dollars to an online pay-per-click campaign—in which the advertiser pays whenever someone clicks on its entry posted during the course of a site search based on keywords relevant to his business. The immediate impact was staggering. Online revenue soared tenfold to $1 million from $100,000 within only a few months.
[C] With today’s technology, your return can be easily measured. If you rely on your Web site as a sales tool, you can’t afford not to invest in site analytics. Make sure your Web solution includes an easy-to-use reporting tool that presents this information in a clear, concise format. After all, while metrics are a critical part of the Web equation, you don’t have the time to spend hours digging through reams of data.
[D] Years ago, I worked with a woman who sold purses online through a home-built site that lacked critical e-commerce components. After a simple redesign including product descriptions, comprehensive navigation, and a secure, user-friendly ordering system, her revenue increased fivefold. And she began receiving rave reviews from customers impressed with the ease and convenience of the online shopping experience.
[E] Online success demands more than simple presence. Your Internet investment should pay for itself with new customers and increased sales. Find a trusted partner who can help you navigate today’s (and tomorrow’s) technology and who understands the bottom-line realities of your business.
[F] One villa rental company had a Web site that generated very few calls and online bookings. I helped the company set up a "last minute deals" distribution list. By subscribing, site visitors would receive weekly e-mails offering 11th-hour discounts on villa rentals. As a result, the company captured contact information for thousands of possible customers, reduced its unused inventory to almost zero, and increased revenue significantly.
VI. Writing (20 points)
Directions: In this section, you are required to write a composition based on the topic Foreign Investment. Your composition should be at least 150 words. Remember to write clearly on the Answer Sheet 2.
Outline:
1) Now more and more foreign businessmen are investing in China.
2) The benefits / drawbacks of foreign investment.
3) How to better attract and utilize foreign investment.