Part I Vocabulary and Structure (20%)
Directions: In this part there are 40 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. Bacteria are ______ too small to be seen without a microscope.
A. far
B. fairly
C. so
D. quite
2. ______ the universe could never die was once believed by scientists.
A. For
B. Why
C. That
D. While
3. The goals ______ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.
A. for which
B. in which
C. at which
D. with which
4. The street garden is located in ______ used to be a market place.
A. where
B. which
C. what
D. when
5. The older I get, the more I value friends, yet the ______ time and energy I have in maintaining old friendships.
A. few
B. fewer
C. little
D. less
6. ______ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the U.S.
A. Founded
B. Founding
C. To found
D. Having founded
7. Doctors won't operate on the patient ______ absolutely necessary.
A. when
B. if
C. unless
D. though
8. This old lady has two daughters, ______ of whom is living nearby.
A. none
B. neither
C. every
D. each
9. Europe is ______ that it is sometimes regarded as a peninsula(半岛).
A. much small
B. very small
C. so small
D. far small
10. Readers may have difficulty ______ the theme of the novel, easy as it seems.
A. grasping
B. to grasp
C. having grasped
D. to be grasping
11. Another problem that needs ______ is related to teaching.
A. discussed
B. to discuss
C. to be discussed
D. being discussed
12. There is very ______ knowledge about how to make the transition from childhood to adulthood less painful.
A. few
B. little
C. many
D. numerous
13. He still has great talent, but he has lost ______ in himself.
A. loyalty
B. trust
C. faith
D. wish
14. Women were thought to be ______ to men because of the prejudice against them.
A. superior
B. inferior
C. junior
D. senior
15. I'm pleased to say that Chris has now taken a few ______ on the road to recovery.
A. leaps
B. trips
C. steps
D. walks
16. The girl's father is in hospital, so she has to ______ him day and night.
A. deal with
B. attend to
C. look into
D. part with
17. I'm to ______ for this minor accident, and it has nothing to do with anyone else.
A. respond
B. charge
C. accuse
D. blame
18. During an interview, eye ______ also plays a role in affecting the interviewer' s
decision.
A. exposure
B. touch
C. movement
D. contact
19. The couple decided to ______ some old furniture and buy a new set.
A. get away from
B. get rid of
C. get down to
D. get on with
20. Their different attitudes to the difficulties ______ different results.
A. arrived at
B. led to
C. referred to
D. turned out
21. Since the last quarter of 2010, there ______ a rapid fall in the volume of exports in this
country.
A. is
B. was
C. had been
D. has been
22. Airline companies today require that all luggage ______ more strictly.
A. be inspected
B. inspected
C. inspect
D. are inspected
23. Once damage ______, it takes many years for the natural environment to recover.
A. has done
B. is to do
C. is to be done
D. is done
24. Cuts in funding have meant that equipment has been kept in service long after it ______ have been replaced.
A. should
B. would
C. could
D. might
25. The research team is said ______ another important discovery in physical chemistry.
A. having made
B. having been made
C. to have made
D. to make
26. This new policy will soon make its influence ______ in businesses large and small.
A. feel
B. feeling
C. felt
D. to be felt
27. To master a foreign language requires hard work, so you ______ study too hard.
A. should
B. must
C. can't
D. may not
28. True friendship is like health, ______ is seldom known till it is lost.
A. the value of which
B. its value
C. the value of it
D. the value of each
29. Technology has facilitated the delivery of information, thus ______ more information available to more people.
A. has made
B. makes
C. having made
D. making
30. When judging his performance, don't take his age ______ account.
A. for
B. into
C. at
D. to
31. These results are ______ with the findings of the previous study.
A. consistent
B. confident
C. constant
D. consequent
32. In this article the author ______ a position and seeks to make a statement.
A. puts aside
B. puts off
C. puts forth
D. puts up
33. Please ______ us of any changes in your circumstances when you are away from home.
A. assure
B. relieve
C. inform
D. remind
34. Words may appear small and insignificant, yet they can have a deep and ______ effect
on us.
A. deliberate
B. favorable
C. delightful
D. lasting
35. Having so little money to spend on an apartment does limit you in your ______.
A. selection
B. election
C. choice
D. opportunity
36. You must do what works for you, not ______ what works for other people.
A. readily
B. especially
C. necessarily
D. instantly
37. The boy looked uncomfortable and ______ among the adults.
A. out of order
B. out of date
C. out of place
D. out of sight
38. ______ your child will leave home to lead his or her own life as a fully independent
adult.
A. Immediately
B. Eventually
C. Appropriately
D. Partially
39. Researchers concluded that low level ______ to the chemical was unlikely to cause
harm.
A. contact
B. touch
C. entrance
D. exposure
40. She made some very helpful suggestions but her boss ______ them all.
A. rejected
B. accepted
C. announced
D. Denied
Part II Reading Comprehension (40%)
Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the famous 19th-century poet and artist, was once approached by a n elderly man. The old fellow had some drawings that he wanted Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed potential talent.
Rossetti looked them over carefully. After the first few, he knew that they were worthless, showing not the least sign of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a kind man, and he told the elderly man as gently as possible that the pictures were without much value and showed little talent. He was sorry, but he could not lie to the man. The visitor was disappointed, but seemed to have expected Rossetti's judgment.
He then apologized for taking up Rossetti’s time, but would he just look at a few more drawings—these done by a young art student? Rossetti looked over the second group of drawings and immediately became enthusiastic over the talent they revealed. “These,” he said, “oh, these are good. This young student has great talent. He has a great future if he will work hard and stick to it.”
Rossetti could see that the old fellow was deeply moved. “Who is this fine young artist?” he asked. “Your son?” “No,” said the old man sadly. “It is me—40 years ago. If only I had heard your praise then! For you see, I got discouraged and gave up—too soon.”
1. An old man asked Rossetti to .
A. draw a picture for him
B. teach him how to paint
C. evaluate his drawings
D. help improve his painting skills
2. Which of the following could be best said about Rossetti?
A. Critical.
B. Sincere.
C. Stubborn.
D. Creative.
3. How did the old man respond to Rossetti’s negative comment?
A. He was angry and desperate.
B. He was surprised and disappointed.
C. He was discouraged, but took it calmly.
D. He was hurt, but could do nothing about it.
4. Rossetti said that the young art student .
A. would have a bright future
B. had some potential, but not great talent
C. was as talented as the old man
D. showed little talent in painting
5. What does the story try to tell us?
A. Never give up too easily.
B. No pains, no gains.
C. Early bird catches the worm.
D. It’s never too old to learn
Passage Two
Saving energy means saving money. Homeowners know this basic fact, but they often don’t know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their houses and apartments that will result in savings.
For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy assessment is the way to go. An energy assessor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The assessor will find out areas o f your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy assessors know what to look for and can locate a variety of problems that m a y b e resulting i n energy inefficiency,including inadequate insulation(隔热), construction problems, a n d uneven heat distribution.
There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is to replace bulbs with fluorescents(荧光灯). This can result in a saving of more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs.
When it’s time to replace old appliances, it’s wise to spend a bit more for an energy efficient model, and b e sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer.
Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Fill the holes or cracks of old windows that might be leaky to let in cold wind, a n d choose double-paned(双层)windows i f you’re building a n addition o r replacing o ld windows. Most areas o f your hom e or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The results are significant and are well worth the effort.
6. According to the passage, which of the following would an energy assessor do?
A. Change your light bulbs.
B. Fix construction problems.
C. Replace your old appliances.
D. Check your heating system.
7. As is implied in the passage, energy assessment is .
A. free of charge
B. worthwhile in the long run
C. absolutely necessary
D. kind of troublesome
8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Using fluorescent can cut 50% of the lighting costs.
B. Energy efficient appliances should be used.
C. A local energy company will send an energy assessor on request.
D. Some appliances have energy-saving settings.
9.According to the passage, double-paned windows .
A. are energy efficient
B. can only be used as replacement
C. are only used in new buildings
D. will lower your heating costs by 50%
10.Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?
A. There are many things a homeowner can do to save energy and money
B. Hiring an energy assessor will save energy and money.
C. Homeowners don't know what they can do to save energy and money.
D. Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.
Passage Three
Is Halloween celebrated where you live? In the United States and Canada, Halloween is widely known and celebrated every year on October 31. Halloween customs, though, can be found i n many other parts o f the globe. I n some places holidays are celebrated that, although named differently, share similar themes: contact with the spirit world involving the spirits of the dead, the devil and angels.
Personally, you may not believe in supernatural spirits. You might simply view taking part in Halloween and similar celebrations as a way t o have fun and teach your children to explore their imagination. Many people, though, regard these celebrations a s harmful fo r the following reasons:
Firstly, Halloween is actually related to the prospect of contact with spiritual forces, many of which threaten or frighten. Likewise, many celebrations like Halloween have religious origins and are deeply rooted in ancestor worship (祖先崇拜). Even today, people around the world use these days to make c
ontact with supposed spirits of the dead.
Secondly, although Halloween has been viewed mainly as an American holiday, each year people i n more and more countries have been adopting it. Many newcomers to the celebration, however, are unaware of the religious origins of Halloween symbols, decorations, and customs, most of which are related to supernatural beings and supernatural forces.
Thirdly, thousands of people, who follow ancient Celts(凯尔特⼈), still call Halloween by the ancient name Samhain and consider it to be the most sacred night of the year. Others don’t realize it, while they’ re celebrating the Celtic holiday.
I n view o f the foregoing, i t i s wise for you t o know about the dark origins o f Halloween and similar celebrations. Having this fuller understanding may help you decide whether to participate in these holidays.
11. According to the author, the theme of Halloween is to .
A. celebrate the harvest season
B. spread religious teachings
C. contact the spirit of the dead
D. help children explore their imagination
12. Many people regard Halloween celebrations as harmful because .
A. the celebrations can disturb the dead
B. some of the celebration activities are frightening
C. children may be frightened by supernatural forces
D. some of the celebrations are very dangerous
13. Those who celebrate Halloween without knowing its origins may .
A. not understand Halloween’s true meaning
B. act as strangely as the dead and the devils
C. ruin the atmosphere of the celebrations
D. change their religious beliefs
14. According to the passage, Halloween was probably first celebrated by .
A. Americans
B. Canadians
C. Indians
D. Celts
15. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to .
A. warn people not to celebrate Halloween any more
B. criticize the Halloween celebration activities
C. tell people to be careful in deciding whether to celebrate Halloween
D. promote the tradition of Halloween and its celebrations成人英语三级
Passage Four
Americans use the term “college students” to mean students either in colleges or universities. Not only that, Americans almost never say “going off t o university” o r “when I was i n university.” That sounds British. Instead, they say “going off t o college” and “when I was in college.”
College, university: what' s the difference?
Colleges and universities have many things in common. Both offer undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, for example. And both ca n help prepare young people t o earn a living. Bu t many colleges d o n o t offer graduate studies. Another difference i s that
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