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Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)
Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D .Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
1. Speaker A: Would you please pass the salt？.
Speaker B: A But don’t put too much of it in the soup.
A. Here you are. B. There you go.
C. I sure do. D. My pleasure.
2. Speaker A: Good evening, George. Come in. How have you been?
Speaker B D .
Speaker A: Oh, reasonably well.

A. Just fine, thank you.
B. Well yes, thanks.
C. Could be better, thanks. D. Nice, thank you.

3. Speaker A: I’d like to have my phone disconnected?
Speaker B: ____A_____
Speaker A: Well, I’m moving to California for a new job there.
A. Give me a reason! B. You do?
C. Why is that? D. May I ask why?
4. Speaker A: Is Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner?
Speaker B: A Why did you ask?
Speaker A: I’d like her to try some Chinese food.
A. Not as I know. B. Never mind.
C. Not that I know of. D. She is not.
5. Speaker A: By the way, do you know how to use chopsticks?
Speaker B: That’s easy.
Speaker A: ____B____
Speaker B: I was stationed in China for five years, you know.
A. It is amazing!
B. Why did you say that?
C. It was impossible.
D. How did you learn to use them?
6. Speaker A: Are you ill?
Speaker B: B . I’m just tired.
A. It’s all right. B. Exactly.
C. Not really. D. Don’t mention it.
7. Speaker A: Are you hungry?
Speaker B: Hungry? A
Speaker A: So let’s go to the Italian restaurant near here.
A. I’m starving. B. I don’t know.
C. Not yet. D. It’s not my topic
8. Speaker A: How about the professor’s lecture?
Speaker B: I find it very difficult to follow. ____B____
A. It’s so inspiring. B. It’s beyond me.
C. It’s so interesting. D. It’s not my topic.
9. Speaker A: Let’s go to the movies in Prickly tomorrow.
Speaker B: Ok, where should we meet?
Speaker A: ____A_____ ---name the place and I’ll pick you up.
A. I’ll let you know.
B. I’ll tell you what.
C. You know what.
D. You just say it.
10. Speaker A: Were you planning to stop by the supermarket?
Speaker B: Yes. Would you like me to get you anything?
Speaker A: A loaf of bread, ___D_____.
A. if any
B. if you like
C. if I were you
D. if you don’t mind
11. Speaker A: Do you have any job openings?
Speaker B: No, but if you fill out an application, ___B_____.
A. we can keep it on file for a year
B. we can put it on notice
C. we’ll see what happens
D. we’ll call you when we have time
12. Speaker A: Hi, Russ. We are having a bit of trouble with the car, so we won’t be able to make it tonight. I’m really sorry.
Speaker B: B .
A. That’s good. I’m busy at the moment, too.
B. Well, sorry to hear that. Want me to come get you?
C. Don’t worry about it. See you in a while.
D. Ok, great. Sorry about the inconvenience.
13. Speaker A: Why did you tell the whole world about my past?
Speaker B: B .
A. Oh well, it’s done now. I can’t help.
B. I guess it doesn’t matter that much.
C. Well, I apologize. I got all excited.
D. Sorry. You shouldn’t complain to me.
14. Speaker A: Sorry about all the inconvenience.
Speaker B: B
A. Ok. With great pleasure.
B. Don’t worry about it.
C. Oh, really? That’s ok.
D. I’m sorry to hear that.
15. Speaker A: Good morning, Dr. Hampton. May I come in?
Speaker B: Good morning, Gretchen. Of course.____B____
Speaker A: Well, we’ll have a dinner party, and we’d like to invite you especially.
A. What do you want to do?
B. Do you have anything to say?
C. How can I be of help?
D. Can you tell me why you are here?
PART II 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
Plastic bags are fast choking our planet. They are expensive for not only consumers but also the environment; the need of the hour is therefore to come up with eco-friendly bags.
Environment friendly bags are the latest and most fashionable to bit the market. Environment friendly people want to be associated and seen with natural fiber bags. Multicolored patch work bags and printed bags are everyone’s favorite. Most eco-friendly bags are made of cotton. These bags are very comfortable and elegant. They are not only attractive but also long lasting.
A cotton bag is a simple and stylish way to eliminate waste and make a fashion statement. Cotton bags with unique patterns and designs are simple and stylish to carry around. Cotton fiber is soft-touch and most comfortable. Finishing processes of cotton are numerous, reflecting today’s tremendous range and combination of colors and special qualities. The bags are reusable and represent a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.
Introducing this exciting new message of environmental sustainability is Kariwala Green Bags, which makes a vast range of environment friendly bags. Its cotton bags are simple yet elegant. The collection is suit all needs and situations: beach bags, wine bottle bags, shopping and gift bags, promotional bags, and fashion bags.
The company, with its special emphasis on quality, has taken steps to carry the environmental message to the world ready to embrace a brighter ecological future. With its strong presence in over 42 countries worldwide, the company has transformed the simplest cotton bags into a revolution in the Western world.
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16. The phrase “to come up with” (Paragraph 1) means “___C_____”.
A. to replace
B. to purchase
C. to produce
D. to ban
17. Cotton bags are becoming popular because they are ____C___.
A. strong and easy to keep
B. less costly and washable
C. eco-friendly and fashionable
D. light and convenient to carry
18. Kariwala is probably ___A_____.
A. a new material for making bags
B. a manufacturer of bags
C. the name of a bag store.
D. an advertising agency
19. By “revolution” (Paragraph 5), the author probably refers to the ____D___.
A. great reduction of white pollution
B. a brand new style of bag design
C. a new way to promote cotton bags
D. widespread use of eco-friendly bags
20. The primary purpose of the author is to B .
A. promote Kariwala cotton bags
B. advocate the advantages of cotton bags
C. highlight the importance of bag designs
D. persuade people to follow the fashion
Passage Two
A review of more than 160 studies of human subjects has found “clear and compelling evidence” that---all else being equal ---happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers.
The study is the most comprehensive review so far of the evidence linking happiness to health. Its lead author ED Diener analyzed long-term studies of human subjects, experimental human trials, and studies that evaluate the health status of people stressed by natural events.
“We reviewed eight different types of studies,” Diener said. “And the general conclusion from each type of study is that your subjective well-being---that is, feeling positive about your life, not stressed out, not depressed---contributes to both long life and better health among healthy populations.”
A study that followed nearly 5,000 university students for more than 40 years, for example, found that those who were most pessimistic as students tended to die younger than their peers. An even longer-term study that followed 180 Catholic nuns from early adulthood to old age found that those who wrote positive accounts of their lives in their early 20s tended to live longer than those who wrote more negative ones.
There were a few exceptions, but most of long-term studies the researchers reviewed found that anxiety, depression, a lack of enjoyment of daily activities and pessimism are all associated with higher rates of disease and a shorter life.
While happiness might not by itself prevent or cure disease, posive emotions and enjoyment of life do contribute to better health and a longer life, Diener said.
“Happiness is no magic bullet,” he said. “But the evidence is clear and compelling that it changes your chances of getting disease or dying young.”
21. The word “compelling” (Paragraph 1) means “___B____”.
A. direct
B. convincing
C. adequate
D. conclusive
22. According to Paragraph 2, Ed Diener C .
A. studied the health conditions of the subjects B. conducted experimental human trials
C. made long-term studies of human subjects D. review other researchers’ studies
B/23. According to the studies on university students and Catholic nuns, who are more likely to live longer?
A. Well-educated people.
B. Optimistic people.
C. Open-minded people.
D. Religious people.
C/24. What is NOT mentioned as relevant to a shorter life?
A. Depression and anxiety.
B. Lack of enjoyment.
C. Constant lack of sleep.
D. Stress and pessimism.
25. By saying that “Happiness is no magic bullet” (Paragraph 7), Diener means that happiness C .
A. is not ever lasting B. is not easy to obtain
C. is not a good treatment of diseases D. is not a guarantee of health and long life
Passage Three
Cold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word “cold”. For centuries the body’s blood has been linked closely with emotions. People who show no human emotions or feelings, for example, are said to be cold blooded.
Cold-blooded people act in cruel ways. They may do brutal things to others and not by accident. For example, a newspaper says the police are searching for a cold-blooded killer. The killer murdered someone not in self-defense or because he was reacting to anger or fear. He seemed to kill for no reason and with no emotion as if taking someone’s life meant nothing.
Cold can affect other parts of the body, the feet, for example. Heavy socks can warm your feet if your feet are really cold. But there is an expression “to get cold feet” that has nothing to do with cold or your feet. The expression means being afraid to do something you have decided to do. For example, you agreed to be president of an organization, but then you learned that all the other officers have resigned. All the work of the organization will be your responsibility. You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation.
A cold fish is not a fish. It is a person. But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional and shows no love or warmth. A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone else. Someone who is a cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone else. Someone who is a cold fish could be cold hearted. Now a cold-hearted person is someone who has no sympathy. Several popular songs in recent years were about cold-hearted men or cold-hearted women who without feeling broke the hearts of their lovers.
“Out in the cold” means not getting something that everybody else has got. A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise that he was left out in the cold and it is not a pleasant place to be in.
26. The focus of the passage is A .
A. the meanings of expressions with “cold”
B. the influence of cold weather on our mind and body
C. why people are unhappy with cold weather
D. how some people become cold blooded
27. A cold-blooded killer may take the life of another person B .
A. by accident B. for no reason
C. out of fear D. in self-defense
28. If a person “gets cold feet”, he or she may feel a little D
A. angry B. puzzled
C. disappointed D. frightened
29. A cold fish is a person who ___A____.
A. is indifferent to others’ sufferings
B. tends to turn down others’ help
C. remains cool in emergency
D. prefers to stay all alone
B/30. Which of the following expressions may mean “unlucky”?
A. Cold face. B. Cold feet.
C. Cold heart. D. Out in the cold.
Passage Four
The New York Times has reported on a problem that many of us have but are not aware of—Internet addiction. According to reporter Tara Parker-Pope, millions of us are addicted to being online. She says this is a growing problem that is making us more forgetful and impatient. Ms Parker-Pope writes about various reports highlighting how technology is changing people. In one, she quotes cyber-psychologist Dr. Elias Aboujaode who says: “More and more, life is resembling the chat room.” He said we are living in “virtual lifestyles”, which is negatively affecting our real-life relationships. Nicki Dowling, a clinical psychologist from Melbourne University in Australia, concluded in a recent study that ten per cent of young people had what she called “Internet dependence”.
Tara Parker-Pope quizzed experts in this field on what the signs of being overly absorbed in technology are. She came up with seven signs of “tech overload”. The first is whether you check your e-mail before doing other things. Another sign is if you always look forward to your next online visit — a sure sign of dependence and addiction. The third point is if you say, “just a few more minutes” when someone wants you. Parker-Pope found one’s communication with others also says a lot about how important the Internet is compared with family and friends; do you lie about how much time you spend online or choose to surf the Internet instead of going out with others? Other indicators include the “online lift” that stops you being unhappy, and others’ complaints about you always being online.
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