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can’t understand why Bob wants to take a t rip to St. n BDirections: 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, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ）, B ）, C ） and D ）. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet with a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡上对应题号作答。Passage OneQuestions 12 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) He was shopping. B) He was watching a film. C) He was making a phone call. D) He was talking to a policeman. 13.A) Her attractive manners. B) Her beautiful figure.C) Her unusual height. D) Her fashionable handbag.14. A) He was arrested by the police. B) He was acting in a film.C) He had taken the woman’s bag by mistake.D) He was only making a e TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) Several qualities that all good supervisors have in common.B) A good boss treats all her employees fairly.C) A good supervisor gives clear and understandable directions.D) A good boss evaluates her employees on a reasonable set of criteria.16. A) She’ll even use her favorites to spy on other employees.B) She constantly changes her mind about what she wants the employees to do.C) She gives both praise and criticism in a straightforward manner.D) She will criticize without giving any suggestions on how to improve.17. A) She sets the standards for her employees by her own behavior.B) She gives both recognition and criticism in a direct manner.C) She gives clear and understandable directions.D) She treats all her employees e ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) The Tower of London. B) The Tower Bridge in London.C) The Thames. D) The tall and old warehouses.19. A) The tall buildings. B) The old buildings.C) The warehouses. D) The Tower of London.20. A) In 1890. B) In 1850.C) A hundred years ago. D) A thousand years ago.

Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listencarefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks with the exactwords you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the thirdtime, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题请在答题纸上作答。A large party was held at Bourn Hall near Cambridge to 21 the 25th birthday of Louise Brown, the world’s first test tube stood on the steps of the famous22 with her arm around Professor Bob Edwards as the guests began to arrive. It was Professor Edwards and the 23 PatrickSteptoe who first devised the 24 that have made it possible for more than a 25 test tube babies to be born around the by more than 1,000 other test tube babies, Louise, the guest of 26 , thanked all those present. She said: “It is so niceto be here with everybody, to see all the other IVF babies who have been born in the last 25 years.”She added, “I don’t do many 27 these days. There have been times in the past, like on my 18th and 21st birthdays, when the28 has been more interested than at any other time, but 29 special events like this party, my life is pretty 30 .Part II Vocabulary and structure (0.5’×30=15’)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A）, B）,C）and D）. Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡上对应题号作答。31. I find it almost _____ that no one noticed these errors.A) indispensible B) inevitable C) incurable D) incredible32. Too many people are added to the population of the world _____.A) comparatively B) relatively C) annually D) actually33. Cuba is _____ for China in its bid to strengthen links with Latin American andCaribbean countries.A) transnational B) expendable C) essential D) indefensible34. It wasn’t an accident. He did it _____.A) on occasion B) on conditionC) on intention D) on purpose35. I don’t want to _____ his bad temper.A) come up with B) keep up withC) put up with D) come out with36. Without them, the journey that brought you to this important transition _____ moredifficult and less rewarding.A) should have B) would have beenC) would have D) should be

37. Anyone over the age of 18 is _____ to vote.A) eligible B) spread C) decided D) separated38. I have to _____ my essay as there are some parts I am not satisfied with.A) rehearse B) revise C) renew D) retell39. Tina is determined to take her doctor’s _____ to give up smoking.A) confirm B) advice C) application D) idea40. Shandong Province_____the second in the production of apples, producing 500,000tons this year.A) ranked B) occupied C) arranged D) classified41. You are only allowed to _____ in the fast lane on a motorway.A) overtake B) overturn C) overrun D) overcome42. The author of the novel is well _____ with the customs of the remote area because hehas been working there for many years.A) acknowledged B) acquainted C) enlightened D) informed43. Before leaving the office, she _____ herself that all the doors were closed.A) assured B) ensured C) insured D) made sure44. Women in western countries were _____ the right to vote until 1920.A) ignored B) rejected C) denied D) refused45. The classified ads are a good place to begin a _____ for employment .A) career B) trip C) visit D) search46. The theory was attacked ten years ago when it was first _____, but gradually it wasimproved.A) looked into B) come to C) put forward D) gone over47. The desks and seats can be _____ to the height of any child.A) adopted B) shifted C) adjusted D) corrected48. Several loudspeakers are_____ from the ceiling and we can hear the speaker veryclearly.A) connected B) maintained C) isolated D) hung49. Many people think a healthy life is _____ with the happy mood and nutritious food.A) involved B) bound C) tied D) associated50. The team has decided _____ go to Shanghai by train.A) whether they would B) that they wouldC) who they would D) which travel they would51. I must apologize _____ not answering your letter in time.A) from B) for C) due to D) as a result of

52. The drug made her _____.A) insane B) irrelevant C) irresponsible D) invaluable 53. _____ , no one would blame you.A) Should you have changed your mind B) Change your mindC) Should you change your mind D) Your mind is changed54. As a doctor, he spent his life _____ disease and a ceremony was carried out in honorof him.A) frightening B) contending C) competing D) combating55. You are _____ me with my sister—it was she who was sick last week.A) accusing B) confusing C) refusing D) excusing56. At the party, they _____ in eating and drinking.A) catered B) reveled C) operated D) handled57. It’s an ___ to buy good-quality goods, even though they cost more.A) economy B) economic C) economics D) economical58. We welcome rain, but a (an) _____large amount of rainfall will cause floods.A) extensively B) extremely C) especially D) constantly59. When he missed the last bus, he was _____ what to do.A) in despair B) in favor of C) at a loss D) in a way60. The police are suspicious _____ his words, because he already has a record.A) to B) at C) on D) ofPart III Reading Comprehension (30’)Section A (1’×10=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 ofchoices given in a word bankfollowing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please writedown the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet. You may notuse any of the words in the bank more than once.注意：此部分试题请在答题纸上作答。请在空格内填写单词前的字母选项。不要填写单词。Parents and students of the Class of 2005: I have 61 with the format of this Convocation and the content of this speech for thepast 10 days. Since the morning of Sept. 11, the campus has been 62 quiet. Except for two memorial services, all majorevents were 63 . As we considered how to start a new 64 year, we decided that a Convocation was, in fact, the most fittingway to 65 our ts, you 66 our best hope for the future and for peace in our ans and good-hearted people of all ages throughout the world will mourn this67 and carry the memory of that terrible day in their hearts. But it is your68 that will face the 69 of building a world in which such inhuman acts can never again 70 .

A) deliberateB) obviousC) not really apparentD) very pronounced75. What is the best title for the passage?A) An Ear for MusicB) Music AppreciationC) How Muscles Participate in Mental ActsD) A Psychological Definition of the Thinking ProcessPassage TwoQuestions 76 to 80 are based on the following people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion（伙伴）at some time in their lives. If you are thinking ofbuying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy inthe surroundings you can provide. Specialists’ advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in partthe decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific , if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size andcharacteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it theexercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where there is security, but a dog isloyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it isbetween 6 to 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established arelationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.76. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A) You can get help from the specialists.B) It is common sense that is the most important when choosing a dog.C) You should decide what kind of dog you want.D) Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too.77. What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?A) The color of the dog.B) The price of the dog.C) Whether the dog will fit the environment.D) Whether the dog will get along with other pets in the house.78. Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?A) It must be trained so that it won’t bite.B) It demands more food and space.C) It needs more love and care.D) It must be looked after carefully.79. Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old?