上外新版College English模拟卷2、4级D

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College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 2)D

I．Listening Comprehension (20%)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a

question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?

W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary. Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?

You will read: A) At the office.

B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.

1. A) 250 dollars. B) 300 dollars. C) 350 dollars. D) 400 dollars. 2. A) A student. B) A teacher. C) A lawyer. D) An interviewee. 3. A) To punish Sam. B) To tell him about a new job. C) To teach Sam a good lesson. D) To ask him to stop drinking. 4. A) The course is the most important among all the other courses. B) The course is not so important as the woman thinks. C) The man may as well think the course important. D) The man will be forced to study the course.

5. A) Tom will be there at 8:30. B) Tom will not show up. C) Tom is always late. D) Tom is usually on time. 6. A) A retirement party. B) A faculty reception. C) A class reunion. D) A birthday party. 7. A) The first house they saw is too expensive.

B) They may save some money for the time being. C) She is happy with the price set by the sellers.

D) Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.

8. A) Follow the directions. B) Practise working together. C) Carry the parts together. D) Overcome any difficulties. 9. A) Tomorrow. B) By the end of this month. C) Next week. D) Next Friday.

10. A) More than an hour and a half. B) Not more than half an hour. C) Less than an hour and a half. D) More than two hours.

Section B

65316451.doc 2 Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear

some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) The climate varies a little all over the United States. B) The climate varies a lot in the United States.

C) There is no variation in climate in the United States. D) The climate is very pleasant all the year round. 12. A) It is cold in winter and hot in summer.

B) It is warm in winter and comfortably cool in summer. C) It is warm in winter and unpleasantly hot in summer. D) It is neither cold nor hot all the year round.

13. A) They grow them by themselves. B) They get them by ships.

C) They get them by airplanes. D) They get them by trucks and trains.

Passage Two

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) At a bus stop. B) At a crossroads. C) At the side of the road. D) At the library. 15. A) It was a foreign car. B) The engine looked very bad.

C) There were not proper tools. D) He did not know anything about the car at all. 16. A) They worked in the library.

B) Their home was near the library. C) The girl liked books very much.

D) The girl wanted to borrow a book, which would teach her boy friend something about cars.

Question 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) Computer is able to translate all kinds of texts.

B) Machine translation has become a major service industry.

C) Machine translation has been very successful in all the major languages. D) Translation by computer will certainly have a bright future.

18. A) Because an important US science institute believed that the method could not be put in

practice.

B) Because an important US science institute urged to built a more powerful computer. C) Because an important US science institute thought that the method was of no value.

D) Because an important US science institute did not have enough money to go on with the

research.

19. A) Some scientists went on with the researches of machine translation although all the funds

were cut.

B) Most languages are still translated with original methods. C) Poems, novels and plays are usually translated by translators. D) Translation by computer saves a lot of manpower and time. 20. A) Communication Improvement B) Translators Translation C) Language Translation D) Machine Translation

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II．Reading Comprehension (30%)

Directions: There are 4 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. Choose the best answer to each question.

Passage One

In 1957 a ten-year-old boy in California set a goal. At the time Jim Brown was the greatest running back ever to play pro football and this tall, skinny boy wanted his autograph. In order to accomplish his goal, the young boy had to overcome some obstacles.

He grew up in the ghetto, where he never got enough to eat. Malnutrition took its toll, and a disease called rickets (软骨病) forced him to wear steel splints (夹板) to support his skinny, bowed-out legs. He had no money to buy a ticket to get into the game, so he waited patiently near to locker room until the game ended and Jim Brown left the field. He politely asked Brown for his autograph. As Brown signed, the boy explained, “Mr. Brown, I have your picture on my wall. I know you hold all the records. You’re my idol.”

Brown smiled and began to leave, but the young boy wasn’t finished. He proclaimed, “Mr. Brown, one day I’m going to break every record you hold!” Brown was impressed and asked, “What is your name, son?”

The boy replied, “Orenthal James. My friends call me O. J.”

O. J. Simpson went on to break all but three of the rushing records held by Jim Brown before injuries shortened his football career. Goal setting is the strongest force for human motivation. Set a goal and make it come true.

21. It is ____ that led O. J. to success.

a. his admiration for Jim Brown b. determination c. Jim Brow’s encouragement d. his disability 22. Which description about Jim Brown is NOT true?

a. He was a famous footballer in 1950’s. b. He held several records in his field.

c. He was the object of admiration of young O. J.. d. He gave O. J. some private guidance. 23. Which description about O. J. is NOT true?

a. He grew up in a poor family.

b. He became ill because of malnutrition. c. He saw each game played by Jim Brown. d. He asked Jim Brown for his autobiography.

24. O.J. didn’t break all of Jim Brown’s records because ____.

a. he was not as strong as Jim Brown

b. he wanted to leave some unbroken in memory of Jim Brown c. he was disabled anyway

d. his career as a footballer ended earlier 25. The best title for the passage is ____.

a. Make it Come True b. Story of a Footballer c. O. J. and Jim Brown d. A disabled Athlete

Passage Two

One day in 1754, a man went to the market in Florence, Italy, and bought some meat. The

shopkeeper wrapped the meat in a piece of paper and the man took it home. When he unwrapped the

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This man was in charge of the public library, so he knew a lot about old books and old writing. He realized that the paper was a page of scientific notes.

“Only one man wrote like that,” the librarian said to himself. “It was Galileo who wrote these notes!”

Who was Galileo? Galileo was a famous Italian scientist. He was a man of ideas, but he was also a man of action. He made many experiments in order to find out more about the earth and the universe. Galileo believed that scientists should not only sit in universities and talk about theories, they should also make practical experiments and learn from the results.

Galileo wrote down notes of all the experiments he made. After Galileo’s death in 1642, Viviani, one of his students, collected the notes together and put them into his own library. However, when Viviani died, nobody looked at Galileo’s notes any longer. For many years, people forgot about them.

The librarian hurried back to the market and asked the shopkeeper where he had got the paper from. The shopkeeper led him to the house where he bought the paper from. In the house, the librarian found many more of Galileo’s notes. The family gave them to him.

In this way, a large number of important notes about Galileo’s experiments were saved.

26. The librarian got Galileo’s notes from ____.

a. the butcher b. Viviani

c. a family living in Viviani’s house d. the market near Viviani’s house 27. Which statement about Galileo is NOT true?

a. He was full of ideas. b. He did a lot of experiments. c. He was an Italian. d. He gave his notes to Viviani. 28. Which statement about Viviani is NOT true?

a. He kept Galileo’s notes. b. He was Galileo’s student. c. He passed on the notes to his daughter. d. He was as famous as Galileo. 29. After Viviani’s death, the notes ____.

a. were given to one of his friends b. were left somewhere in his house c. were lost d. lost its value 30. It can be inferred from the story that ____.

a. the family was unaware that they had Galileo’s notes b. the librarian bought the notes

c. Viviani gave the notes to the family

d. the shopkeeper informed the librarian of the notes

Passage Three

Sports fans all over the world recognize the name Michael Jordan. From Taiwan to Tennessee, kids wear clothes with his picture on them. Jerseys (球服) with his number 23 on the front, jackets with the Bulls logo on the back, and Air Jordan athletic shoes all reflect the fame of this superstar. Michael Jordan has become the most famous attraction of the world’s favorite spectator sport.

Michael Jordan was born in 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, Michael did not look like a future superstar. He was very shy and didn’t like to talk to other people about himself. He was also very short. He showed little promise of having a future career in basketball. When he tried out for the freshman team in high school, Michael didn’t make it. The next year, however, after a large growth spurt, he made the team. The rest is history.

Michael’s road to fame began at the University of North Carolina. He brought an acrobatic (杂技的) style to the game that few had seen before. Michael used his quickness and strength to reach the

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basket again and again. He became famous for his powerful slam dunk. Basketball fans from all over the world began to take notice. One reporter wrote that when Michael went up to dunk the basketball, it looked like he could fly. He was given the nickname “Air Jordan”.

31. Kids all over the world wear things related to Jordan, ____ is not mentioned in the passage. a. shoes b. jerseys c. jackets d. sockets 32. Jordan once didn’t seem to promise to be a superstar because ____.

a. he was too shy b. he kept from others c. he was short d. he was poor 33. Jordan grew much taller ____.

a. after he joined NBA b. in the first year in high school c. in the second year in high school d. in the first year in college 34. Which is not mentioned as one of Jordan’s advantages?

a. Quickness. b. Strength. c. Skills. d. Height. 35. When did the name “Air Jordan” become well-known?

a. After a reporter compared his dunk to flying.

b. After he won the “Most Valuable Player” in NBA. c. In his freshman year in the university. d. In his first year in NBA.

Passage Four

If it’s a bright clear day outside, you may instinctively reach for your sunglasses when you head for the door. And you probably do it without much thought about them. The one time when you do think about sunglasses, however, is the day you go to buy a new pair.

A pair of sunglasses seems so simple??its two pieces of tinted (涂色的) glass or plastic in some sort of plastic or metal frame. How much simple can something get? It turns out that there are many different things that you can do with two pieces of glass, and these things can have a big effect on you when you use the lenses. There are four things that a good pair of sunglasses should do for you: protection from ultraviolet (UV紫外辐射) ?? good sunglasses can eliminate UV completely; protection from intense light ?? good sunglasses can block light entering the eyes by as much as 97 percent to avoid damage; protection from glare ?? good sunglasses can completely eliminate glare, like light reflected by the water, by using polarization (极化); and elimination of specific frequencies of light ?? choosing the right color for your sunglasses lets them work better in specific situations.

When you buy a pair of cheap sunglasses, you often give up all these benefits and can even make things worse. For example, if your sunglasses offer no UV protection, you increase your exposure to UV rays and thus the damage to the retina (视网膜). So there really is a difference. Buying the right pair of good sunglasses for the conditions in which you use them gives you maximum protection and performance.

36. It can be inferred from the passage that ______

a. sunglasses are very easy to make

b. people tend to neglect the importance of sunglasses c. sunglasses can provide protection from UV d. people tend to buy very cheap sunglasses

37. Sunglasses can not prevent 100 percent _____ from entering the eyes.

a. UV rays b. intense light c. glare d. infra-red rays 38. If you go boating on a sunny day, wearing sunglasses can not _______.

a. protect you from getting skin diseases b. protect your retina

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d. reduce the dazzling lights reflected by water 39. Which of the following statements is false?

a. Buying a pair of cheap sunglasses may do harm to you. b. The safest way is to buy the dearest sunglasses available. c. One prefers red may choose a pair of red sunglasses. d. Think before act when buying sunglasses.

40. Which factor is least important in buying sunglasses?

a. Conditions in which sunglasses are used. b. Color of the lenses. c. UV index. d. Price.

III．Vocabulary and Structure (15%)

Directions: For each of the following incomplete sentences, there are four words or expressions marked A, B,

C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

41. It must be ____ that he disliked her from the first.

a. recognized b. acknowledged c. said d. thought

42. In recent years there has been a strong ____ toward the “open classroom” in the elementary

schools of the United States.

a. assumption b. transition c. bent d. tendency

43. As a result of the radio ____ for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds have

been raised. a. appeal b. transmission c. programme d. advertisement 44. ____ he prepared his lessons well; at other times he does very poor work. a. Now and then b. First and last c. On one occasion d. At first 45. The roads were very busy so traffic ____ along at 10 miles an hour. a. climbed b. dashed c. crawled d. drift

46. In a hospital for the mentally ill, much of the nurse’s time is devoted to maintaining a safe

environment for the patients and also helping them to understand and _____ essential safety measures.

a. take credit for b. put into practice c. hand down d. blend in

47. He was a handsome young man, usually _____, in pleasant contrast to Tottenhoe’s glumness. a. lightheaded b. upset c. cheerful d. thoughtful

48. Although not an economist himself, Dr. Smith has long been a severe critic of the government’s

____ policies.

a. economical b. economy c. economic d. economics 49. Einstein’s theory of relativity seemed _____ when it was first introduced. a. incredible b. unaccountable c. impossible d. acceptable 50. Under the _____of the University, doctor’s thesis must be printed. a. demands b. terms c. disciplines d. regulations 51. Since there was no place to take shelter, we got _____ in the sudden downpour. a. sprayed b. soaked c. stained d. sticky

52. We are about to ____ a revolution in transport both above and below the surface of the sea. a. give b. handle c. establish d. witness 53. Children are very curious _____. a. at heart b. in person c. on purpose d. by nature

54. The government is believed to be considering ____ a law making it a crime to import any kind

of weapon.

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a. to pass b. passed c. have passed d. passing

55. There was nothing the politician could do or say to _____ the vote in his favour. a. convey b. reinforce c. affect d. influence 56. Before I can give you an estimate I must _____ the amount of material required. a. make out b. work out c. turn out d. pick out

57. Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and argue that the power of the

medium is _____.

a. granted b. implied c. exaggerated d. remedied

58. If she marries a foreigner, will her _____ as a British citizen be affected? a. reputation b. credit c. status d. admission

59. Corm originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it

_____ in Cuba.

a. being cultivated b. been cultivated c. having cultivated d. cultivating

60. It is certainly true that you will find yourself _____ if you keep on throwing your weight

around.

a. no friends b. have not friends c. to have not friends d. having no friends

61. With the help of a metal detector, they discovered that wreckage lay _____ over a

2,000-square-feet area, often buried beneath sand and seaweed. a. scattered b. separated c. dispersed d. distributed 62. Dick didn’t want to walk home because he was used to ____ at school every day. a. pick up b. picking up c. be picked up d. being picked up 63. He invented a plough ____ any other in existence.

a. far superior to b. more superior than c. more superior to d. much superior than 64. The girl found it difficult to _____ spending so much money within a short period of time. a. qualify b. justify c. interpret d. account

65. Some of the suggestions have been ____ but others have been turned down as they are quite

impracticable. a. received b. accepted c. adapted d. adopted 66. There are coal oil and metal ____ buried deep in the ground. a. sources b. substances c. resources d. properties 67. After a short holiday, he _____ himself once more to his studies. a. applied b. engaged c. exerted d. conducted

68. According to the news report, _____ are being held across the country to celebrate the enormous

victory for our national football team. a. communities b. rallies c. performances d. occasions 69. Ann was so _____ when she couldn’t remember my name. a. pleased b. humiliated c. encouraged d. upset

70. Over a third of the population was estimated to have no ____ to the health service. a. assessment b. assignment c. exception d. access

IV．Cloze (5%)

Directions: The following passage is taken from one of the texts you have learned. Read the

passage and fill in each of the numbered blanks with the exact word that appears in your textbook.

One way of _____1_____ the American position is to state that we value _____2_____ and independence more than the Chinese do. The _____3_____ between our two cultures can also be seen in _____4_____ of the fears we both _____5_____. Chinese teachers are _____6_____ that if 65316451.doc 8 skills are not acquired early, they may never be _____7_____; there is, on the other hand, no comparable hurry to promote _____8_____. American educators fear that _____9_____ creativity has been acquired early, it may never _____10_____; on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.

V. Translation (15%)

Directions: Translate the following passage into English, using the words and phrases given below.

retired folk discount carry on get away with local blend in with remote 汤姆退休后在他的家乡，一个边远的山村，开了一家杂货店，向当地人销售特价商品。他的行为就像一位普通村民，也很好地融入了当地的环境。直到一天，他被逮捕了，人们才知道他已经逃税多年了。

VI. Guided Writing (15%)

Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition. The title of your

composition is given. Each paragraph of your composition should use the topic ideas or sentences and include the following main ideas given in English.

Advertisement

1. The popularity of ads be found everywhere newspapers billboards

2. Adoption of every possible factor in making ads light

human performance go to extremes attract

3. Trouble caused by ads unbearable

before and during the films on TV forget

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Key to Achievement Test (Band 2)

I. Listening Comprehension (20%)

1. c 11. b

2. a 3. d 4. c 5. c 6. d 7. d 8. a 12. a 13. d 14. b 15. d 16. d 17. d 18. a

9. c 19. a

10. c 20. d

II. Reading Comprehension (30%)

Passage One: Passage Two: Passage Three: Passage Four:

21. b 26. c 31. d 36. b

22. d 27. d 32. c 37. a

23. c 28. c 33. c 38. b

24. d 29. b 34. d 39. b

25. a 30. a 35. a 40. d

III. Vocabulary and Structure (15%)

41. b 42. d 51. b 52. d 61. a 62. d

43. a 53. d 63. a

44. a 54. d 64. b

45. c 55. d 65. d

46. b 56. b 66. c

47. c 57. c 67. a

48. b 58. c 68. b

49. a 50. d 59. a 60. d 69. b 70. d

IV. Cloze (5%)

1. summarizing 6. fearful

2. originality 7. acquired

3. contrast 8. creativity

4. terms 9. unless

5. harbor 10. emerge

V. Translation (15%)

After he was retired Tom opened a small grocery in his hometown, a remote mountain village, selling special discount to the local folks. He carried on just like an average villager and blended in with his surroundings. It was not until one day he was arrested that people were told he had been getting away with tax fraud for years.

VI. Guided Writing (15%)

Advertisement

Advertisement can almost be found everywhere in the modern society. You can read the whole page covered with ads when reading newspapers and you can see large billboards along streets with pretty girls smiling at you.

Advertisers have taken advantage of every possible stimulative factor in making ads, such as light, sound, color, and human performance. They will go to extremes in order to attract more customers.

But ads sometimes may cause lots of trouble. The most unbearable thing is to watch the ads before and during the films on TV. There are always many of them and they make you forget what you are sitting there for.

65316451.doc 10 Script of Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a

question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?

W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary. Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?

You will read: A) At the office.

B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to

finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.

1. W: Jim told me this kind of printer costs 300 dollars. M: It used to, but the price has gone up 50 dollars. Q: How much does the printer cost now?

2. W: Go to bed early, Jack. You see, “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy

and wise.”

M: I want to, but I have to study. I failed the last language test and I have to pass this one. Q: What is the man?

3. W: Sam seems to have become dependent on alcohol these days after he lost his first job. M: We must find some effective ways to stop him. It’s so harmful, you know? Q: What are they possibly going to do with Sam?

4. W: The course of anthropology is indeed boring. I can’t stand it any longer!

M: Well, you might as well get used to it. It’s required, and you have to complete it if you want

to graduate.

Q: What does the man think of the course of anthropology? 5. M: When is Tom coming? I am afraid we are late for the meeting.

W: Well, he said he’d be here at 8:30. But as I know, it would be at least nine o’clock. Q: What conclusion can you draw from the woman’s statement?

6. M: Does John know the class is having a surprise party for him when he turns to twenty-one

this week?

W: No, he thinks we are giving a retirement party for the dean. We have presents for him. Q: What are the man and the woman planning? 7. M: Of the two houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs better, the first one

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or the second one?

W: The second one. It seems very expensive. But in the long run, it will save us money on the

maintenance.

Q: What does the woman say about the reason for her choice? 8. M: Have you ever put one of these together before?

W: No, never. But I think if we carry out these instructions exactly, we won’t have any trouble. Q: What is it important for them to do?

9. W: I ought to go to town now. I have some shopping to do. M: Don’t spend too much. I won’t get paid until next week. Q: When will the man be paid?

10. M: How much time did you have for writing the paper?

W: We were given three hours, but I finished it in less than half the time. Q: How long did it take the woman to write her paper?

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear

some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Passage One

The United States has many different kinds of climate. On the west coast the temperature changes very little between summer and winter, but the north central states have a very different kind of climate. In those states, people wear light clothing during the summer, and they need heavy wool or fur clothing in the winter.

In the eastern part of the United States, summer temperatures are very different from winter temperatures. Summers are usually hot and winters are usually cold. Spring temperatures are comfortably warm, and fall temperatures are pleasantly cool.

Years ago, people in the cold parts of the United States did not often get fresh vegetables and fresh fruits during the winter. Today, however, trucks and trains carry fruits and vegetables very quickly to all parts of the United States. In this way, Americans “send their climates” to people in other states.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. What kinds of climate does the United States have? 12. What is the climate in the eastern part?

13. How do people in the cold parts of the United States get their fresh fruits and vegetables in winter?

Passage Two

When George’s car stopped at the traffic lights, he couldn’t start again. The cars behind him began to sound their horns, and the drivers began to shout. George got out of his car and pushed it to the side of the road. A young man and his girl friend were standing at a bus stop.

“Excuse me,” said George. “Do you know anything about cars?” The girl was about to say something, but her boy friend stopped her.

65316451.doc 12 “Leave it to me,” he said, opening the cover at the front of the car. “Oh, dear, it looks very bad,” he shook his head and whistled.

George was a little surprised, “Actually…er….the engine is at the back.” “Oh,” said the young man, “it’s a foreign car. In that case, I can’t help you.” “Can I have a look now?” asked the girl, politely.

She took the cover off the engine at the back of the car, asked George for his tools, and worked for five minutes. The car started immediately.

“Thank you,” said George. “Can I drive you home or anywhere?”

“Yes,” said the girl. “To the library. I’m going to get him a book about cars.”

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. Where did George stop his car?

15. Why couldn’t the young man help George?

16. Why did the girl ask George to drive them to the library?

Passage Three

There are more than 5,000 languages spoken in the world and, as communication improves, they will create lots of work for translators. The idea of a computer helping with all this work—translation by machine—is able to exist. Scientists believe that all major languages will be translated by computer by the end of this century.

Already, millions of words a year are translated with the help of computers. Translations are at present limited to a scientific, technical and official texts; literary works are far too difficult for computers. Machine translation is a growing, new service industry, and the future looks very exciting.

The first development in machine translation came in the late 1950s and early 1960s, but the progress was interrupted in 1966 when a report from an important US science institute rejected machine translation as impracticable. In spite of major funding cuts that followed, some scientists kept on with their researches.

More languages are still translated by translators, but some, such as English, French, German and Italian, are regularly translated from one to the other by computer. In the past few years Chinese and Japanese have become available.

Each year, around 500,000 pages of texts all over the world are translated by computers, enough to keep about 500 translators working full time with original methods.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. Which of the following statements is TRUE? 18. Why was the progress of machine translation interrupted in 1966? 19. Which of the following statements is FALSE? 20. Which is the best topic for this passage?

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College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 4)D

I．Listening Comprehension (20%)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a

question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?

W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary. Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?

You will read: A) At the office.

B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to

finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.

1. A) To spend less time at the office. B) To keep his trousers on. C) To come home earlier. D) To hang up his trousers. 2. A) Because she didn’t like the color. B) Because it was too small. C) Because it was too big. D) Because it was too expensive. 3. A) A hair dresser’s. B) A photo shop. C) A grocery store. D) A coffee shop. 4. A) It was sold out. B) It was too expensive. C) She didn’t like it. D) It was uninteresting. 5. A) He met the wrong man. B) He didn’t see the sign. C) He forgot to knock the door. D) He forgot to bring his briefcase. 6. A) At a piano recital. B) In a museum. C) In a movie theater. D) At a dinner party. 7. A) His age. B) His income. C) His occupation. D) His nationality. 8. A) Go to the library. B) Close the library at 10. C) Go to the man’s house right now. D) Get together.

9. A) She was fired. B) She was given a raise.

C) She was scolded for being late. D) She was praised for her hard work. 10. A) A novelist. B) A singer. C) An artist. D) A businessman.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices

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marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) It was the only theater outside the theater district. B) It was the first theater in America.

C) It was the only major theater specifically designed for dance. D) It was the only theater located in New York.

12. A) The number of competing theaters increased. B) The economy began to change. C) The building was destroyed. D) The demand for danced decreased. 13. A) The theater is being renovated. B) The theater has been closed. C) The theater has been torn down. D) The theater is still operating.

Passage Two

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the dialogue you have just heard.

14. A) A dozen. B) Two dozen. C) A half dozen. D) Five dozen. 15. A) They don’t stay fresh very long. B) They smell nice.

C) They are too expensive. D) They aren’t very pretty.

16. A) Oil and vinegar. B) Sugar and vinegar. C) Sugar and oil. D) Aspirin.

Passage Three

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) They used simple words. B) They used signs. C) They rubbed their stomachs. D) They didn’t communicate with each other. 18. A) As soon as there were human beings. B) One billion years ago. C) About a hundred thousand years ago. D) About a million years ago. 19. A) Words that ere simple and short in pronunciation.

B) Words that stood for things people met with every day. C) Words that were names of important things in life. D) All of the above. 20. A) Rain. B) Love. C) Fear. D) Pain.

II．Reading Comprehension (30%)

Directions: There are 4 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. Choose the best answer to each question.

Passage One

I was in lodgings now, on my own, but the other lodgers had streams of visitors up and down the stairs past my door. None of these disturbed me except one girl who sang softly to herself an old Russian folk song as she ran up to the room above. It was a sound of extraordinary sweetness, musical, soft, unselfconscious and happy. I began to listen out for it, jump up from table, and throw open the door to catch a glimpse of her as she passed, but I was always too late. I asked the people upstairs who she was, and described the beautiful sounds she made. They became rather reserved and exchanged glances and hesitatingly admitted it might be Sally. I gathered she was someone

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special, not to be discussed in the ordinary way, and became vaguely curious to meet her. But the last thing I wanted at that stage was to get involved with anybody. I’d just come to the end of a rather painful friendship, and now I had work to do.

One day, I came face to face with a girl on the landing. It was certainly her; whoever made that noise would look as she did. We stood and stared at each other too long for comfort. I broke the moment and, excusing myself, moved past her because it was too like the movies. I thought for some time of that long, silent stare, and laughed. She was tall and proud-looking with a slight, round-shouldered look that made me breathless and I didn’t know why.

21. The author ____________________. a. rarely had visitors

b. wished he had more visitors

c. was often disturbed by his neighbours’ visitors d. had many visitors

22. Whenever that author heard the girl singing ____________________. a. he sat listening to it b. he felt annoyed

c. he threw down his books d. he tried to see who she was

23. The author like to be left alone because he ________________________. a. didn’t like his neighbours b. couldn’t speak the local language c. couldn’t stand the noise d. was disappointed in his love affair 24. When he asked people about the girl, they ___________________________. a. told him all about her b. couldn’t tell him much c. didn’t tell him anything d. were angry with him 25. The author seemed to be ________________________. a. in love with Sally b. curious about Sally

c. annoyed at being disturbed by Sally d. unwilling to be involved with Sally

Passage Two

In 1964, the world coined a new word, Beatle-mania. That year the world was introduced to four Englishmen named John, Paul, George, and Ringo. For the next eight years, these four were the number one musical group. Each new album that appeared was a success, but the 1967 album called Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was a milestone. It indicated a turning point in their music.

The music of the Beatles (甲壳虫) from 1964 to 1967 dealt with traditional love themes. All their songs from 1964 tell of happy meetings between boy and girl, the beginning of love. By 1966, the love affair isn’t moving smoothly. In the 1966 song “No Reply”, the situation goes like this: “You walked hand in hand with another man in my place.” Yet the unfaithful love is part of the traditional love theme. The Beatles were still concerned almost totally with love in early 1967. Then came the Sgt. Pepper album.

From the 1967 Sgt. Pepper album until their final album in 1972, the Beatles experimented with themes other than the traditional love theme. Interest in drugs replaced interest in love, and the very popular song “Revolution”, from 1970, introduces a political theme to the music. The final theme in Beatles’ music is almost religious in tone. The Beatles had come far from the traditional theme of love.

During their eight years, the Beatles produced fifteen albums and over one hundred songs. The Beatles’ music, with its variety of themes, not only reflected the times extremely well but also became a musical force.

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Their impact is still felt in and out of the music world.

26. A suitable title for the passage might be _____________________. a. “The Number One Musical Group” b. “The History of Beatles” c. “The Themes in Beatles’ Music” d. “The Development of Beatles’ Music”

27. The Sgt. Pepper album was considered to be a milestone in Beatles’ music because

_________________.

a. it continued the traditional love themes though it was about unfaithful love b. it introduced new themes into their songs

c. it had come far away from the traditional love themes d. it introduced drug and political themes into their songs 28. We may infer from the passage that ____________________.

a. the Beatles’ music deals with different themes to show different interests at different times b. the Beatles’ music used to have a great influence on musicians and play persons c. the Beatles’ success lies in ever-changing themes in their songs

d. with the Sgt. Pepper album, the Beatles became famous all over the world

29. Using context and word-part clues, we may figure out that Beatle-mania means

____________________.

a. the music produced by Beatles b. the themes of Beatles’ music

c. extreme enthusiasm for Beatles’ music d. the nickname for the Beatles music group 30. From this passage we know that ___________________.

a. one reason why the Beatles’ songs are well received is that they tell us much about the times b. as time went on, the Beatles became more and more interested in politics

c. the Beatles became a strong musical force just because of their nice love songs

d. the Beatles’ music came to its peak when they began to deal with the religious theme

Passage Three

My father had returned from his business visit to London when I came in, rather late, to supper. I could tell at once that he and my mother had been discussing something. In that half-playful, half-serious way I knew so well he said, “How would you like to go to Eton?”

“You bet,” I cried quickly catching the joke. Everyone knew it was the most expensive, the most famous of schools. You had to be entered at birth, if not before. Besides, even at 12 or 13, I understood my father. He disliked any form of showing off. He was always very conscious of his proper station in life, which was in the middle of the middle class: our house was semi-detached; he had shrunk from joining the aristocratic Royal Liverpool Golf Club and approached a smaller one instead; though once he had acquired a second-hand Rolls-Royce at a remarkably low price, he felt embarrassed driving it, and quickly changed it for an Austin 1100.

This could only be his delightful way of telling me the whole boarding-school idea was to be dropped. Alas! I should also have remembered that he had a liking for being different from everyone else, providing it did not conflict with his fear of drawing attention to himself. It seemed that he had happened to be talking to Graham Brown of the London office, a very nice fellow, and Graham had a friend who had just entered his boy at the school, and while he was in that part of the world he thought he might just as well phone them. I remember my eyes stinging and my chin shaking with the confusion of my feelings. There was excitement, at the heart of great sadness.

“Oh, he doesn’t want to go away,” said my mother. “You shouldn’t go on like this.” “It’s up to

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him,” said my father. “He can make up his own mind.”

31. If a father wants to send his son to Eton, he had better apply for it ________________. a. as soon as his son is born b. when his son is 12 or 13 c. even before his son is born d. only if his son is clever 32. The house they lived in was __________________.

a. the best they could afford b. right for their social position c. near the Golf Club d. rather small

33. His father sold his Rolls-Royce because ______________________. a. it made him feel awkward b. it was too old to be efficient c. it was too expensive to own d. he needed the money then

34. The writer’s father enjoyed being different as long as _______________________. a. it enabled him to show off b. it didn’t involve him in arguments c. it was understood as a joke d. there was no danger of his showing off 35. What was the writer’s reaction to the idea of going to boarding-school? a. He was very unhappy. b. He had mixed feelings. c. He was delighted. d. He didn’t believe it.

Passage Four

Penny had dropped the large towel, which was flung around her shoulders, and was running into the sea. “Come on,” she said. “I’ll race you.”

Nicholas took off his beach-wrap and followed her into the water. It was chilly enough to make him gasp but he steeped in bravely, and continued until he was up to his waist and then dived, coming up close to her side. Then he set off at a steady rhythmic crawl for the boat, about fifty yards away.

“Hi!” shouted Penny, chasing after him. “I thought you couldn’t swim!” “I never said so,” Nicholas called back and he went faster, finding to his joy that his injured hands were moving easily in the water. The early morning sun shone warmly on his wet head and the sea sparkled. He reached the boat a little breathless, but happier than he had ever been since the night of the crash. He knew he swam well. He had been taught by a professional teacher when he was only seven and since then he had bathed in most of the oceans of the world. It was the only sport allowed to him and he had made the most of it.

Penny pulled herself up into the boat and sat beside him, laughing. “You little monkey!” she said. “And there was me saying I’d teach you to swim.”

“It was very kind of you,” said Nicholas sedately, but his eyes smiled.

“You’ll have to go in for the races in August,” she told him. “You’ll beat anyone we’ve got here!”

“Oh, I don’t think I’d be allowed,” began Nicholas, but Penny broke in, “Why on earth not? Don’t forget you’re Nicky Field now, not anyone special. Why shouldn’t you go in for races if you want to?”

Not anyone special! Nicholas Wakefield turned this over in his mind. Did he like it or didn’t he? For as long as he could remember he had been someone very special indeed. The greatest people in the world of music had watched him at the piano, and wherever he went he had to be protected from pressmen and photographers. In television studios all over the world he had received VIP treatment. But now, just for a few weeks he was not special at all, and only good at swimming. He was going to like it! Somehow it all seemed a wonderful joke.

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36. To enter the water Nicholas ___________________.

a. dived in head first b. jumped in up to his waist c. crawled into the water d. walked in gradually 37. Why did he feel satisfied?

a. He’d done really fast for the crawl. b. He felt he’d impressed his girl friend. c. He’d done exactly what he’d been taught. d. he found his hands weren’t stiff any more.

38. When he reached the boat he felt _____________________.

a. a little bit tired b. short of breath c. painful in his hands d. proud of winning the race 39. Penny called Nicholas a “little monkey” because __________________________. a. he had played tricks on her in the water b. he had let her think he couldn’t swim c. he had dived in and chased her d. he had pretended he didn’t like swimming 40. What did Nicholas Wakefield find funny?

a. The TV men and photographers hadn’t been able to find him. b. Penny’s way of getting into the boat.

c. He was going to give concerts for a few weeks under the name of Nicky Field. d. He was just going to be an ordinary person for a few weeks.

III．Vocabulary and Structure (15%)

Directions: For each of the following incomplete sentences, there are four words or expressions

marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

41. ___________, I agree with your estimate of the situation. a. In the way b. On the way c. In a way d. In any way 42. Many of the shopkeepers are poor. There isn’t much ____________ in this town. a. prosperity b. advantage c. failure d. indigence

43. As soon as the question of prestige ____________, the most savage combative instincts are aroused. a. rises b. raises c. arises d. roused

44. He intends to replace the secretary he has dismissed by a less glamorous but rather more ___________ one. a. efficient b. effective c. extravagant d. industrial

45. The _____________ of tests in the United States institutions can be a new and frightening experience for many foreign students. a. frequency b. presence c. efficiency d. confidence 46. I can hardly think of another compound which _____________ as quickly as salt in water. a. absorbs b. isolates c. resolves d. dissolves

47. The ____________ weight of the box of chocolates is more than the weight of the chocolates alone. a. gross b. heavy c. glossary d. general 48. A loud noise _____________ my attention from cooking and everything was burnt. a. diverted b. focused c. divided d. linked

49. To receive more people, the hostess has ____________ her large house into four separate flats. a. converted b. confined c. concentrated d. constructed

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50. Sweat came down from his forehead, so he took out a silk handkerchief and wiped his huge, bushy ___________ again and again. a. cheeks b. jaws c. brows d. chin 51. The Professor sprang to his feet, ____________ a hand to his rosy, bald head. a. covered b. clapping c. smashing d. hit 52. You’ll have to ___________ the ladder to reach the top shelf. a. moor b. mount c. mound d. mould

53. Eighty percent of mothers cradle their ____________ in their left arms, holding them against the left side of their bodies. a. infants b. hoses c. handkerchiefs d. fences 54. No one should _____________ himself to the well-known fact. a. hide b. blind c. prevent d. keep 55. Half the guards ___________ the escaped prisoners, but they got away free. a. went against b. went after c. tracked down d. traced back 56. Looking ahead, he decided to ____________ his present job. a. stick to b. stick up c. stick with d. stick down

57. Jennifer was a sweet-natured baby, ___________ over by Amy and Betheny, her two older sisters. a. noticed b. moaned c. fussed d. persisted 58. The traitor was sent into _____________ to a remote island. a. excel b. expel c. extol d. exile 59. The war in Iraq has already _______________ the Iraqi people. a. charged a heavy toll on b. demanded a heavy toll from c. paid a heavy toll to d. taken a heavy toll of

60. ____________ from England and Scotland to the United States were more welcome as a class than any others except Canadians. a. Migrants b. Migrations c. Emigrants d. Immigrants 61. I ___________ nobody knows what the hell to say. a. reckon b. count c. deem d. enumerate

62. The explorers came forward with gifts of ducks and flour-cakes and _____________ troughs of water for the horses to drink. a. held in b. held with c. held under d. held up

63. We are _____________ faced with the necessity to recognize that having more people implies a lower standard of living. a. readily b. smoothly c. inevitably d. deliberately

64. Most people closely ___________ a pounding heart and sweating palms with the experience of emotion. a. classify b. satisfy c. identify d. modify 65. The old lady ___________ herself in making clothes for her neighbour’s children. a. devoted b. engaged c. contributed d. flung

66. With all its elements alike, every sphere is ____________ to the others which surround it. a. careful b. brief c. cautious d. opaque 67. New products are sometimes given away in small ___________ called samples. a. shares b. forces c. articles d. quantities 68. I prefer to be a ___________ because I don’t like to operate. a. doctor b. surgeon c. physician d. specialist

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69. The liner ____________ a fishing-boat during the dense fog. a. turned down b. laid down c. ran down d. pulled down 70. The teachers ____________ themselves with planning out the work of the coming semester. a. employed b. involved c. occupied d. engaged

IV. Cloze (10%)

Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices

marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the one that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Scientists searching for precious metals have turned to the ocean floor, where natural chimneys are spewing out (地面天然裂口不断喷出) a metal-enriched black dust containing particles of gold, silver and zinc (锌).

Scientists 71 these hot springs are recreating the process which, billions of years ago, create ____72 metal deposits now found on land.

The discovery is giving geologists a 73 into the earth’s early history and fuelling some new theories on origin of life.

It also has huge implications for 74 companies.

Geologists are just beginning to understand how these chimneys, 75 , clusters of sulphur and minerals (硫和其它矿物的聚集体), are formed, and what makes them spew out the mineralized dust (含矿尘).

At present it is not commercially 76 for mining companies to operate beneath the sea, although some scientists believe the “black smokers”, 77 known as active mineralizing systems, will be a major ? and renewable (可更新的；再生的) ? source of metals in the next decade.

____78____ the meantime, mining companies are using the ocean-floor research to locate similar deposits on land.

“The hottest thing in the mining research game right now is the 79 within the past few years of mineral deposits currently forming ? in front of our eyes ? on the ocean floor,” said Dr. Joseph Fox, a Montreal (加拿大的蒙特利尔) geologist.

Canada has mined some of the richest copper, zinc and gold 80 in the world. In the

past year, mining companies have used knowledge about where mineral formations 81 on the ocean floor to find the deposits on land.

Geologists are excited because, 82 metal deposits on land, which are two or three billion years old, the undersea deposits keep 83 themselves.

“It’s really incredible to think that we have a renewable metal resource 84 we’ve been taught to think of metal resources as non-renewable,” Fox said.

The 30-foot-high (10-metre) chimneys or vents (喷口), 85 in 1979, are found along fractures in the ocean’s crust (海洋地壳断裂层).

Scientists believe the deposits form when cold sea-water seeps into the fractures, leaching (熔化) metals ____86 it is drawn down.

As the water travels in the direction of the earth’s core, it 87 up. Eventually, the hot water rises, carrying with it the hot metal sulphide 88 the ocean floor.

When the hot sulphide meets the cold sea water, a thick black smoke-like substance is formed, spewing out of vents in built-up deposits of 89 . The particles in the smoke eventually 90 on the ocean floor, forming vast solid sheets of metal sulphide.

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71. a. believe 72. a. smooth 73. a. chance 74. a. metal 75. a. made of 76. a. periodic 77. a. formally 78. a. At 79. a. invention 80. a. samples 81. a. range 82. a. unlike 83. a. to renew 84. a. before 85. a. broken 86. a. since 87. a. speeds 88. a. from 89. a. sulphide 90. a. rely

b. thought b. tiny b. revision b. mining b. consisting in b. reliable b. chiefly b. On

b. discovery b. deposits b. suffer b. like

b. renewing b. until b. fixed b. as b. goes b. on

b. substance b. move c. uncover c. vast c. weapon c. alloy c. resulted from c. comparative c. economically c. In

c. findings c. mines c. occur c. as

c. having renewed c. because c. discovered c. for c. gives c. toward c. deposits c. turn d. found d. rust d. glimpse d. global

d. dealing with d. feasible d. occasionally d. For d. theory d. fractions d. form d. except

d. to be renewed d. when d. originated d. whereas d. heats d. beyond d. element d. settle

V. Translation (10%)

Directions: In this part there five sentences from the reading passages. Translate them into Chinese.

Refer to the related passages if necessary.

1. None of these disturbed me except one girl who sang softly to herself an old Russian folk song as she ran up to the room above. (Passage One) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. The Beatles’ music, with its variety of themes, not only reflected the times extremely well but also became a musical force. (Passage Two) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. I should also have remembered that he had a liking for being different from everyone else, providing it did not conflict with his fear of drawing attention to himself. (Passage Three) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 4. It was chilly enough to make him gasp but he steeped in bravely, and continued until he was up to his waist and then dived, coming up close to her side. (Passage Four) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 5. The greatest people in the world of music had watched him at the piano, and wherever he went

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he had to be protected from pressmen and photographers. (Passage Four)

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

VI. Guided Writing (15%)

Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition. The title of your

composition is given. Your composition may consist of two or three paragraphs and include the following main ideas given in Chinese.

The Way to Success

1．人人都希望事业有成。但有人成功，有人失败。因为…… 2．坚强毅力、坚持不懈和勤奋是成功的三大基本要素

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Key to Achievement Test (Integrated Course 4)

I. Listening Comprehension (20%)

1. D 2. B 3. B 4. A 11. C 12. D 13. B 14. C

5. B 15. A

6. A 16. B

7. C 17. B

8. D 18. D

9. C 10. A 19. D 20. A

II. Reading Comprehension (30%)

Passage One: Passage Two: Passage Three: Passage Four:

21. A 26. C 31. C 36. D

22. D 27. B 32. B 37. D

23. D 28. A 33. A 38. B

24. B 29. C 34. D 39. B

25. B 30. A 35. B 40. D

III. Vocabulary and Structure (15%)

41. C 42. A 51. B 52. B 61. A 62. D

43. C 53. A 63. C

44. A 54. B 64. B

45. A 55. B 65. B

46. D 56. A 66. D

47. A 57. C 67. D

48. A 58. C 68. C

49. A 59. D 69. C

50. C 60. D 70. C

IV. Cloze (10%)

71. A 81. C

72. C 82. A

73. D 83. B

74. B 84. D

75. A 85. C

76. D 86. B

77. A 87. D

78. C 88. C

79. B 89. A

80. B 90. D

V. Translation (10%)

1. 其他寄居者对我都无打扰，除一女孩外，她跑上楼去她的房间时总是柔声唱着一首

古老的俄罗斯民歌。

2. 甲壳虫乐队的音乐主题丰富多彩，不仅极好地反映了那个时代，而且也成为当时的

一股音乐主力。

3. 我也还应记得如果不是害怕别人注意，他喜欢与众不同。

4. 水冰冷刺骨，使他倒抽冷气，但他勇敢地走下水，直到水深至他腰部，然后潜入水

中，游近到她身旁。

5. 音乐界最伟大的人们观看他演奏钢琴，无论他走到哪儿，他必须被保护着不被记者

和摄影者所包围。

VI. Writing (15%)

The Way to Success

Everyone tries to achieve success in his/her career. But one finally attains his aim while the other fails. Why? The one continues his cause to the end through long period of hard struggles, but the other is easily disappointed and stops halfway.

Strong will, perseverance and diligence are the three essentials of success. A man of strong will and perseverance always has an inflexible spirit. He sticks to his cause no matter how tough it might be. Dr. Sun Yat-sen was such a man. Many of his attempts failed, but he held to his purpose with firmness and finally succeeded in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty. Diligence means steadiness in one’s work and study. Su Qin stabbed himself in order to keep attentive to studies. Marx often worked 15 hours a day. Life is short and we have too much to do. Without diligence no one can achieve anything.

I believe that where there is a will there is a way, and that success belongs to those who can suffer long years of patient toil and constant efforts.

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Script of Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,

a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?

W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary. Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?

You will read: A) At the office.

B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to

finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.

1. W: Alex, how many times have asked you to hang up your trousers when you take them off? M: After spending 12 hours at the office, I’m just too tired. Q: What does the woman want her husband to do?

2. W: I’d like to exchange this dress for one a size larger.

M: Yes, of course. Pick out another one. I’ll put this one back. Q: Why did the customer return the dress?

3. M: In Japan I often saw sign that read “DPE”.

W: I think it means “Developing, Printing and Enlarging”.

Q: According to the woman, in front of what kind of place would you see a “DPE” sign?

4. M: Did you buy your books?

W: Yes, all but one that the store was out of. Q: Why did the woman not buy one book?

5. W: What are you doing in here, sir? Didn’t you see the “No Admittance” sign on the door? M: I’m sorry, I didn’t see any sign. I’m looking for the manager’s office. Q: What mistake did the man make?

6. W: The piano sounds terrible.

M: I wish I could ask for my money back. This performance is really a bad one. Q: Where are the speakers?

7. W: Timothy Edgars must be very important to have so much money.

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M: Yes, I wonder what he does.

Q: What would the man like to know about Timothy Edgars?

8. W: Come to my house if you can be there before 11 o’clock, George. Otherwise, I won’t be able

to see you until tomorrow.

M: The library closes at 10 tonight, Susan, so you can expect me to come by right after that. Q: What do George and Susan plan to do?

9. W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Frank?

M: Yes, Miss Grey. You will have to start getting to work on time or your services will no longer

be needed here.

Q: What happened to Miss Grey?

10. W: Did you read the review of Jim’s novel in today’s paper? M: Yes, he seems to have discovered a new career in literature. Q: What is Jim now?

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Passage One

The Parkins theater has been sold. Theater, converted from an old movie theater, opened in 1974. It was the first and only major theater in the United States specifically renovated for the presentation of dance. But the theater was never really successful. Demand for dance and drama decreased with the state of the economy. The theater was located outside the theatrical district and taxes were extremely high. As a result the theater closed recently and has just been sold. The future of the building is uncertain. It may be destroyed and replaced by another building or it may be sold.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. Why is the theater unique?

12. What factor contributed to the recent change in the theater? 13. According to the report, what condition is the theater in now?

Passage Two

M: I’d like half a dozen long stemmed red roses. W: I bet it’s your wife’s birthday today.

M: No, it’s our wedding anniversary. She really likes roses. So I give her some every year. I’d just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do.

W: Put a little sugar and white vinegar in the water. They’ll stay fresh for days.

M: I thought you were supposed to use aspirin in the water. We tried it and it helped. W: Sugar and vinegar are even better.

M: It’s worth trying. I’ll tell my wife. How much do I owe you?

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W: Let’s see. They’re $10.00 a dozen, so that will be $5.00.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the dialogue you have just heard. 14. How many roses did the man buy? 15. What did the man say about the roses?

16. What did the woman recommend putting in the water?

Passage Three

How did the first people on earth communicate with each other? They didn’t talk to each other. They didn’t use words at all. They probably used signs or pointed to things they wanted. For example, perhaps they rubbed their stomachs to show that they were hungry. These early people had thoughts and ideas, but they didn’t communicate them in words.

Nobody knows for certain when people first began to use words, but according to some scientists language may be about one million years old. What were the first words in the human vocabulary? They probably named things that were common and important. Perhaps the first words were short, simple sounds for things that humans saw or touched such as the sun, the moon, a tree, a stone, rain, water, and so on. Words for basic human emotions such as love, dislike, fear, and pain were probably part of the earliest vocabulary.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. How did the first people communicate with each other?

18. When, according to some scientists, did people first begin to use words? 19. What words were probably the first words in the human vocabulary? 20. Which of the following is not mentioned as basic human emotions?

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W: Let’s see. They’re $10.00 a dozen, so that will be $5.00.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the dialogue you have just heard. 14. How many roses did the man buy? 15. What did the man say about the roses?

16. What did the woman recommend putting in the water?

Passage Three

How did the first people on earth communicate with each other? They didn’t talk to each other. They didn’t use words at all. They probably used signs or pointed to things they wanted. For example, perhaps they rubbed their stomachs to show that they were hungry. These early people had thoughts and ideas, but they didn’t communicate them in words.

Nobody knows for certain when people first began to use words, but according to some scientists language may be about one million years old. What were the first words in the human vocabulary? They probably named things that were common and important. Perhaps the first words were short, simple sounds for things that humans saw or touched such as the sun, the moon, a tree, a stone, rain, water, and so on. Words for basic human emotions such as love, dislike, fear, and pain were probably part of the earliest vocabulary.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. How did the first people communicate with each other?

18. When, according to some scientists, did people first begin to use words? 19. What words were probably the first words in the human vocabulary? 20. Which of the following is not mentioned as basic human emotions?

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