Part I Multiple Choice （ 10%）
Directions: The following underlined stressed syllables are very similar. Choose the
exact same one with the given word from A, B, C and D.
1. pleasure A sure B pleased C conclusion D Russian
2. bear A research B fearless C spear D wear
3. breathe A heaven B pleased C feather D breath
4. marry A banker B bath C plant D branch
5. uncle A unfit B bank C plant D undress
6. loom A brook B took C foolish D foot
7. worm A worn B warm C word D storm
8. sweat A meal B weave C greatly D breakfast
9. row A cow B tower C known D flower
10. grant A banker B danger C entrance D branch
11. wonder A dragon B across C discover D column
12. period A reality B defend C serious D message
13. column A within B think C angry D climb
14. bury A meant B column C gunshot D thus
15. troop A cocoon B took C good D look
16. hotel A wonder B cloth C clothing D contrary
17. watch A snatch B favor C wander D stranger
18. fellow A select B resist C reject D address
19. measure A sweat B break C weave D greatly
20. anxious A banker B round C unkind D change
Part Ⅱ Close （ 10%）
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to
select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following
the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each
choice in the bank is identified by a letter. You may not use any of the words in the
bank more than once.
Questions 21 to 30 are based on the following passage.
There have been a lot of reports that boys are in trouble in American education.
Some 21 to improve education for girls, especially in math and science, have
people say resulted in a 22 for boys. That belief has led to what a new report
calls a growth industry of experts advising how to make schools more “boy friendly”.
Yet that report, 23 this week, suggests that the truth is far different from
what people might think. It says American boys in most cases are doing better than
ever. “But girls have just 24 their performance on some measures even faster,”
it says. As a result, girls have 25 or closed differences with boys in some areas
and moved farther 26 of them in others. The report is by Sara Mead at
Education Sector, an independent research group 27 in January in Washington.
She bases her arguments on tests used since the early 1970s for a national measure of
educational progress.
The report does agree that some groups of boys are in trouble. It says this is true
especially of Hispanics and blacks and those from poor families. But it says closing
28 and economic differences would help them more than reducing differences
between boys and girls. Another concern is the large number of boys being identified
with learning and 29 disabilities. Also， the report says policymakers now
recognize the need to 30 public high schools. Such changes should help boys
as well as girls.
A) emotional B) efforts
C) distinction D) improved
E) sensitive F) released
G) launched H) crisis
I) inspect J) racial
K)ahead L )intention
M )reform. N )narrowed
O )aside
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension （ 30%）
Section A （ 10%）
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements
attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.
Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a
paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the
questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet.
Preparing for Computer Disasters
A) Summary: When home office computers go down, many small businesses
grind to a halt. Fortunately, taking steps to recover from disasters and minimize their
effects is quite straightforward.
B) Fires, power surges, and floods, they‟re all facts of life. We read about them
in the morning paper and see them on the evening news. We sympathize with the
victims and commiserate over their bad luck. We also shake our heads at the digital
consequences— melted computers, system failures, destroyed data. Yet, somehow,
many of us continue to live by that old mantra of denial: “It won‟t happen to me.”
Well, the truth is, at some point you‟ll probably have to deal with at least one disaster.
That‟s just how it goes, and in most aspects of our lives we do something about it. We
buy insurance. We stow away provisions. We even make disaster plans and run drills.
But for some reason, computer disaster recovery is a blind spot for many of us. It
shouldn‟t be. Home computers contain some of our most important information, both
business and personal, and making certain our data survives a disaster should be a
priority. Moreover, even the smallest disaster can be a serious disruption. Personal
computers have become an integral part of the smooth-running household. We use
them to communicate, shop, and do homework, and they‟re even more vital to home
office users. When home office computers go down, many small businesses grind to a
halt. Fortunately, taking steps to recover from disasters and minimize their effects is
quite straightforward. With a good offsite storage plan and the right tools, you can
bounce back quickly and easily from minor computer disasters. And, should a major
calamity strike, you can rest assured your data is safe.
Offsite Storage: Major Disasters
C) House fires and floods are among the most devastating causes of personal
computer destruction. That‟s why a solid offsite backup and recovery plan is essential.
Although many home users faithfully back up their hard drives, many would still lose
all their data should their house flood our burn. That‟s because they keep their
backups in relatively close to their computers. Their backup disks might not be in the
same room as their computers—tucked away in a closet or even the garage—but
they‟re not nearly far enough away should a serious disaster strike. So, it‟s important
to back up your system to a removable medium and to store it elsewhere.
D) There are many ways to approach offsite storage. It starts with choice of
backup tools and storage medium. Disaster situations are stressful, and your recovery
tools shouldn‟t add to that stress. They must be dependable and intuitive, making it
easy to schedule regular backups and to retrieve files in a pinch. They must also be
compatible with your choice of backup medium. Depending on your tools, you can
back up to a variety of durable disk types—from CDs to Jazz drives to remote
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network servers. Although many of these storage media have high capacity, a backup
tool with compression capabilities is a big plus, eliminating the inconvenience of
multiple disks or large uploads.
E) Once you select your tools and a suitable medium, you need to find a remote
place to store your backups. The options are endless. However, no matter where you
choose, be sure the site is secure, easily accessible, and a good distance away from
your home. You may also want to consider using an Internet-based backup service.
More and more service providers are offering storage space on their servers, and
uploading files to a remote location has become an attractive alternative to
conventional offsite storage. Of course, before using one of these services, make
certain you completely trust the service provider and its security methods. Whatever
you do, schedule backups regularly and store them far away from your home.
Come What May: Handling the Garden Variety Computer Crisis
F) Not all home computer damage results from physical disaster. Many less
menacing problems can also hobble your PC or destroy your information. Systems
crash, kids “rearrange” data, adults inadvertently delete files. Although these events
might not seem calamitous, they can have serious implications. So, once again, it‟s
important to be prepared. As with physical disasters, regular backups are essential.
However, some of these smaller issues require a response that‟s more nuanced than
wholesale backup and restoration. To deal with less-than-total disaster, your tool set
must be both powerful and agile. For example, when a small number of files are
compromised, you may want to retrieve those files alone. Meanwhile, if just your
settings are affected, you‟ll want a simple way to roll back to your preferred setup. Yet,
should your operating system fail, you‟ll need a way to boot your computer and
perform. large-scale recovery. Computer crises come in all shapes and sizes, and your
backup and recovery tools must be flexible enough to meet each challenge.
The Right Tools for the Right Job: Gearing up for Disaster
G) When disaster strikes, the quality of your backup tools can make the
difference between utter frustration and peace of mind. Symantec understands this and
offers a range of top quality backup and recovery solutions. Norton GoBack is the
perfect tool for random system crashes, failed installations, and inadvertent deletions.
With this powerful and convenient solution, it‟s simple to retrieve overwritten files or
to bring your system back to its pre-crash state. Norton Ghost is a time-tested home
office solution. Equipped to handle full-scale backups, it‟s also handy for cloning hard
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drives and facilitating system upgrades. A favorite choice for IT professionals, it‟s the
ideal tool for the burgeoning home office. You can buy Norton Ghost and Norton
GoBack separately, or get them both when you purchase Norton System Works.
H) Life‟s disasters, large and small, often catch us by surprise. However, with a
little planning and the right tools, you can reduce those disasters to bumps in the road.
So, don‟t wait another day. Buy a good set of disaster recovery tools, set up an
automatic backup schedule, and perform. a dry run every now and again. Then, rest
easy.
31. You should take steps to recover from computer disasters so as to minimize their
effects. ( )
32. For some reason, computer disaster recovery is always ignored by many of us.
( )
33. You can bounce back quickly and easily minor computer disasters with the help of
a good offsite storage plan and the right tools. ( )
34. The most devastating causes of personal computer destruction includes house fires
and floods. ( )
35. It‟s necessary for us to back up our systems to some transferable medium and to
put it somewhere else. ( )
36. You should find a distant place to store your backups after selecting your tools and
a suitable medium. ( )
37. Not only physical disaster can damage your computer. ( )
38. The backup and recovery tools must be flexible enough to deal with various
computer crises. ( )
39. The quality of your backup tools determines whether you are frustrated or have a
peaceful mind when disaster strikes. ( )
40. You should prepare for your computer disasters now and again. ( )
Section B （ 20%）
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. 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 Answer sheet.
Passage one
Question 41-45 are based on the following passage.
As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation.
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Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift, being on the go from morning till
night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of everyday lift and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it
is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to
provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of
control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the
individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously
prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of
unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both
chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between “fight” or “flight” and in
more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises
we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves
the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure
to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood
pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove
stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find
ways to deal with it.
41. People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because ________.
A) they do not know how to enjoy themselves
B) they do not believe that relaxation is important for health
C) they are travelling fast all the time
D) they are becoming busier with their work
42. According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his
________.
A) not fearing stress
B) knowing the art of relaxation
C) high sense of responsibility
D) having control over performance
43. Which of the following statements is true?
A) We can find some ways to avoid stress
B) Stress is always harmful to people
C) It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.
D) Different people can withstand different amounts of stress
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44. In Paragraph 3, “such a reaction” refers back to ________.
A) “making a choice between „flight‟ or „fight‟”
B) “reaction to stress both chemically and physically”
C) “responding to crises quickly”
D) “losing heart at the signs difficulties”
45. In the last sentence of the passage, “do so” refers to ________.
A) “expose ourselves to stress”
B) “find ways to deal with stress”
C) “remove stress from our lives”
D) “established links between diseases and stress”
Passage two
Question 46-47 are based on the following passage.
In a country that defines itself by ideals, not by shared blood, who should be
allowed to come work and live here? In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks these
questions have never seemed more pressing.
On Dec. 11, 2001, as part of the effort to increase homeland security, federal and
local authorities in 14 states staged “Operation Safe Travel”—raids on airports to
arrest employees with false identification ( ). In Salt Lake City there were 69
arrests. But those captured were anything but terrorists, most of them illegal
immigrants from Central or South America. Authorities said the undocumented
workers‟ illegal status made them open to blackmail ( ) by terrorists.
Many immigrants in Salt Lake City were angered by the arrests and said they felt
as if they were being treated like disposable goods.
Mayor Anderson said those feelings were justified to a certain extent. “We‟re
saying we want you to work in these places, we‟re going to look the other way in
terms of what our laws are, and then when it‟s convenient for us, or when we can try
to make a point in terms of national security, especially after Sept. 11, then you‟re
disposable. There are whole families being uprooted for all of the wrong reasons,”
Anderson said.
If Sept. 11 had never happened, the airport workers would not have been arrested
and could have gone on quietly living in America, probably indefinitely. Ana Castro,
a manager at a Ben & Jerry‟s ice cream shop at the airport had been working 10 years
with the same false Social Security card when she was arrested in the December
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airport raid. Now she and her family are living under the threat of deportation (
). Castro‟s case is currently waiting to be settled. While she awaits the outcome,
the government has granted her permission to work here and she has returned to her
job at Ben & Jerry‟s.
46. According to the author, the United States claims to be a nation ________.
A) composed of people having different values
B) encouraging individual pursuits
C) sharing common interests
D) founded on shared ideals
47. How did the immigrants in Salt Lake City feel about “Operation Safe Travel”?
A) Guilty.
B) Offended.
C) Disappointed.
D) Discouraged.
48. Undocumented workers became the target of “Operation Safe Travel” because
________.
A) evidence was found that they were potential terrorists
B) most of them worked at airports under threat of terrorists
C) terrorists might take advantage of their illegal status
D) they were reportedly helping hide terrorists around the airport
49. By saying “...we‟re going to look the other way in terms of what our laws are”
(Line 2, Para. 4), Mayor Anderson means “________”.
A) we will turn a blind eye to your illegal status
B) we will examine the laws in a different way
C) there are other ways of enforcing the law
D) the existing laws must not be ignored
50. What do we learn about Ana Castro from the last paragraph?
A) She will be deported sooner or later.
B) She is allowed to stay permanently.
C) Her case has been dropped.
D) Her fate remains uncertain.
Part Ⅳ Translation （ 30%）
Directions: For this part, you need to translate two passages.
Passage one: Chinese to English
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Passage two: English to Chinese
It is of great importance to be well-informed in the modern world. Success in
many fields depends on getting the latest information. At the same time, failure in
policy-making often results from the lack of necessary information. Therefore, we call
the current era the age of information. With the fast development of society and
economy, we can say that information will play an increasingly important role in
future society. Without information, we would act like the blind and could make no
further step forward.
Part Ⅴ Writing （ 20%）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled
Low Carbon Life following the outline given below in Chinese. You should write at
least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
1. ；
2. ；
3. 。
Low Carbon Life