第二部分 阅读理解（共两节；满分50分）
第一节阅读短文（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
　　New York, 10 November 5：27pm, yesterday. Biggest power failure in the city's history.
　　*Thousands of people got stuck in lifts. Martin Saltzman spent three hours between the 21st and 22nd floors of the Empire State Building. "There were twelve of us. But no one panicked. We passed the time telling stories and playing word games. One man wanted to smoke but we didn't let him. Firemen finally got us out."
　　* "It was the best night we've ever had.," said Angela Carraro. who runs an ltalian restaurant on 42nd Street. "We had lots candles on the tables and the waiters were carrying candles on their trays. The place was full and all night, in fact, for after we had closed, we let the people stay on and spend the night here."
　　* The zoos had their problems like everyone else. Keepers worked through the night. They used blankets to keep flying squirrels and small monkeys warm. While zoos had problems keeping warm, supermarkets had problems keeping cool. "All of our ice cream and frozen foods melted," said the manger of a store in downtown Manhattan. "They were worth $50,0000."
　　* The big electric clock in the lobby（大厅） of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in downtown Manhattan started（滴答） again at 5：25 this morning. It was almost on time.
41．Throughout the period of darkness, Martin Saltzman and the eleven others were _________.
　　A．nervous          B．excited            C．calm               D．frightened
42．In what way was the night of November 9 the best night for Angela Carraro ?
　　A．She had a taste of adventure.
　　B．Burning candles brightened the place.
　　C．Business was better than usual.
　　D．Many people stayed the night in her restaurant.
43．How long did the power failure last?
　　A．Nearly 12 hours.            B．More than 12 hours.
　　C．Nearly 24 hours.            D．More than 24 hours.

Column 1.

Excellent room for women begins Jan. 2. 4 or 8 month lease. Singles，$250~$290.Double，$320.Call for appointment. 800-1932.

Column 2.

Female Grad Student wanted：to there q2-bdrm，furnished apt. ，own rm. 1/2 block from Frieze Bldg. $265/mo. Starting Jan. 1.Call 800-6157 after 5：00.

Column 3.

Wedding Invitations—Mod. Or traditional. Call 800-0942 anytime.

Column 4.

Passport and Application Photos. Call 800-0552 or 800-9668，ask for Steve.

Column 5.

Mature Student would take care of children during Christmas vacation. 800-0441 eves.

Column 6.

Typing and editing. Call Jean. 800-3594.10 a.m.~10 p.m.

Column 7.

Experienced Guitar Teacher wants students. Fold/jazz.Bob.800-7535.

Column 8.

Found：Cat，6 months old，black and white markings. Found near Linden and South U. Steve. 800-4661.

Column 9.

Come to our moving sale—plants, pottery，books，clothes etc，Sat，Dec. 14—9：00~5：00.1612 Ferndale，Apt.1，800-4696.

Column 10.

Overseas Jobs—Australia，Europe，S. America，Africa Students all professions and occupations $1 000 to $5 000 monthly. Expenses paid，overtime，sight-seeing. Free information.

1.What can Steve do for you?

A.Rent you an apartment.

B.Offer you a modern wedding.

C.Take pictures for you.

D.Take care of your children.

2.If you want to get your graduation paper typed，when should you call?

A.10 a.m.~10 p.m.　　　　　　　　　　 B.After 5：00.

C.9：00~5：00.　　　　　　　　　　　　 D.Anytime.

3.If you want to know how to play the guitar you should call　　　 .

A.800-1932　　　 B.800-0942　　　 C.800-0441　　　 D.800-7535

4.If your cat is missing，you should read the information in Column　　　 .

A.1　　　　　　 B.2　　　　　　　 C.8　　　　　　　 D.9

5.What CANNOT be found at the moving sale?

A.Plants.　　　　　 B.Books.　　　　　　 C.Clothes.　　　 D.Cassettes.

IV．阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
　　With her beautiful looks, cheerful character and strong spirit, Karena Lam（林嘉欣）is making waves among Chinese movie fans and professionals （专业人士）.
　　The Canada - born actress won the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer awards （金马奖最佳女配角和最佳新人奖）for her role in “July Rhapsody” （《男人四十》）in Taiwan on November 16．She won the same titles at the HongKong Film Awards in April, 2002.
　　Lam played a wifful （任性的）high school girl in the film and her idol （偶像）Jacky Cheung （张学友）played the girl 's middle - aged teacher.
　　Her awards have made her the person to watch in Hong Kong and Taiwan cinema. But the 24-year-old girl thinks the awards have put more pressure on her and given her new challenges （挑战）.
　　Besides Jacky Cheung, Lam has appeared alongside other top Hong Kong stars. Last year she starred with Leslie Cheung （张国荣）in“ Inner Senses ” （《异度空间》）and this year she acted with Nicholas Tse （谢霆锋）in“ Tiramisu” （《恋爱行星》）. Is there anything that can stop Lam's success?
　　“I have learnt that ff someone is trying to hurt you, the best revenge （报复）is to keep living happily and having a good life.That’s what I did, ” she said.
　　She is an optimist （乐天派）and determined to be successful. “I always have a way of finding my own happiness. I know what's going to make me smile, and I go for it, ”she said.
　　Two films—a comedy and a love - story are waiting for her and she plans to release （首次上演）her first Cantonese （粤语）album next summer.
41．According to the passage, which of the following shows the right order of what Lam did or will do?
　　a．To star with Leslie Cheung in“Inner Senses.”
　　b．To win the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer awards for her role in“ July Rhapsody.”
　　c．To release her first cantones album.
　　d．To act with Nicholas Tse in“ Tiramisu. ”
　　e．To win the Hong Kong Film Awards.
　　A. b, e, a, d, c　　　B. c, a, d, e, b     C. e, b, d, c, a　　　D. a, d, e, b, c
　42．In“Inner Senses” Lam was one of the________performers.
　　A. supporting　　B. chief　　　　　 C. ordinary　　　D. learned
　43．The underlined phrase“make waves” probably means________.
　　A. gain much attention　　　B. make trouble
　　C. sing and dance　　  D. fan the flames of disorder

Doctors have said that as many as 50% of the patients don’t take medicine as 　　　　.

A.      being directed  B. to be directed  C. directed  D. directing