Part II Structure (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
16. We must find a way to cut prices ________ reducing our profits too much.
A) without
B) despite
C) with
D) for
17. She didn’t know ________ to express her ideas in English clearly in public.
A) which
B) why
C) what
D) how
18. ________ the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry.
A) As
B) Since
三级 英语 C) While
D) Unless
19. We are happy at the good news ________ Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager.
A) that
B) which
C) what
D) whether
20. It is important that we ________ the task ahead of time.
A) will fish
B) finished
C) finish
D) shall finish
21. Would you please pass me the book ________ cover is black?
A) which
B) whose
C) that
D) its
22. ________ in the company for three years, Mark has become experienced in business negotiations.
A) Having worked
B) Have been working
C) Have worked
D) Worked
23. Not until she arrived at the meeting room ________ she had forgotten to bring the document.
A) she realized
B) did she realize
C) she did realize
D) does she realize
24. John had never been abroad before, ________ he found the business trip very exciting.
A) because
B) though
C) so
D) while
25. ________ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree.
A) Since
B) While
C) Because
D) If
Section B
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. Employees are not allowed (make) ________ personal phone calls in the office.
27. The shop assistant priced the goods before (put) ________ them on the shelf.
28. The purpose of new technology is to make life (easy) ________, not to make it more difficult.
29. The proposal about the annual sales (discuss) ________ at the next board meeting.
30. Since we work in different sections of the company, we see each other only (occasional) ________.
31. Some domestic manufacturers are busy increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance) ________ technology.
32. I shall appreciate your effort in (correct) ________ this error in my bank account as soon as possible.
33. If your neighbors are too noisy, then you have a good reason to make your (complain)
________.
34. 30 percent of the students who (interview) ________ yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree.
35. Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring) ________ about by unfair competition.
答案：16-20:ADDAC 21-25:BABCB
26. to make 27. putting 28. easier
29. will be discussed / is to be discussed / should be discussed
30. occasionally 31. advanced 32. correcting
33. complaint 34. were interviewed 35. brought
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Google, the Internet search-engine company, has announced it will give more than twenty-five million dollars in money and investments to help the poor. The company says the effort involves using the power of information and technology to help people improve their lives.
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