58．What can we infer from the passage?

A．Fiaui has been a firefighter for 5 years.

B．Fiaui is still a citizen in Western Samoa.

C．Fiaui is rugby player.

D．Only the Fiaui family attended the ceremony.

57．It was an emotional day for Fiaui, because　　　　 .

A．he became a member of the local rugby team Black Spruce

B．he could get away from Western Samoa

C．he became a Canadian

D．he was chosen as a relief firefighter

56．Most probably, Finaui’s son Tyler was born in　　　　　　 .

A．Western Samoa　　　　　　　 B．the Democratic Republic of Congo

C．Canada　　　　　　 D．Black Spruce

47．A．population　　　 B．research　　 C．opinion　　 D．situation

Section C (12 marks)

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

　　　 All countries have a different business culture. Singapore is considered to be one of the best place in the world to work because of 48.　　　 particular work culture.

　　　 Generally speaking, the work culture of Singapore is a mix of Asian and Western influences. The government of Singapore allows various cultures to grow together 49.　　　 harmony.

　　 Like in many other countries, in Singapore, the “face” plays an important role. People wouldn’t do anything 50.　　　 would make them or their families or friends disrespected in the society. Keeping a good image in all aspects of 51.　　　 is important to one’s success. It’s associated with having a good character and good personal qualities. This is 52.　　 people don’t say “no” or “I can’t” directly, but reply that “I’ll try” or “I’ll let you know”.

　　　 Work culture in Singapore is quite flexible as to white-collar jobs. They work 8 to 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. Professional jobs don’t require you to work overtime, 53.　　 if it is so, you’re paid 1.5 times the basic hourly rate.

　　　 If you love being in an advanced country 54.　　　 different nationalities and learning new cultures, then Singapore is 55.　　　　　 place to work and live in!

Part III Reading comprehension (30 marks)

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

　　　 BIG DAY: New Canadian citizen Pemelika Fiaui poses with his son Tyler, 4, outside of The Playhouse on Tuesday.

　　　 The ceremony marked the end of a five-year journey for Pemelika Fiaui of Western Samoa.

　　　 Fiaui, a 6'4", 240-pound member of local rugby team Black Spruce, said the day was emotional.

　　　 "I was really happy to get my citizenship today; it was a long process," he said. "I couldn't have done this without the support of my wife, my in-laws and my two kids, who have been so supportive of me."

　　　 Fiaui, a firefighter by trade, arrived in New Brunswick in 2003 and found work with the parks and trails department with the City of Fredericton. He became involved with the local rugby scene, and for the past three years is back in his chosen field as a relief firefighter with the Fredericton Fire Department.

　　　 "I've met so many great people since I've been in Fredericton, and this is a very special day for me and my family. I'm happy to be a Canadian, but I'm also glad that I still hold dual citizenship in Western Samoa as well."

　　　 The citizenship ceremony was overseen by a number of dignitaries(政府要员), including Lt.-Gov. Hermenegilde Chiasson, MP Andy Scott, Mayor Brad Woodside and John Barrett, director of operations for Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

　　　 Chiasson joked by welcoming the new Canadians "to the country that invented ice skates, maple syrup and the case of beer with the built-in handle."

　　　 The day was also special for Jean-Jacques Tshimenga, his wife Sarah, and their three children, formerly of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

　　　 "Canada Day is the day to celebrate the independence and freedom that we have in this country," he said.

46．A．realizes　　 B．cautions　　 C．predicts　　 D．suspects

45．A．causes　　　 B．corrects　　 C．affects　　　 D．speeds

44．A．Medical　　 B．Professional　　 C．Similar　　 D．Previous

43．A．enabled　　 B．required　　 C．forced　　　 D．persuaded

42．A．menus　　　 B．advice　　　 C．intentions　 D．secrets

41．A．chocolate　 B．milk　 C．flowers　　 D．eggs