They are sure that they can make ______ possible for their model cars to run without electricity.

A. so        B. much        C. that       D. it

It is reported that the United States uses         energy as the whole of Europe.

A.as twice       B.twice much      C.twice much as       D.twice as much

—The guard keeps         watch at the gate.

 —So he does. Only those         knows well could be let in.

A. close; who      B. tight; whom     C. tight; that        D. close; he

Your statement is in ______ with the rest of the evidence.

   A. flight        B. conflict         C. discussion       D. quarrel

I travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”

Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑) in Japan because most streets there don’t have names; in Japan, people use landmarks(地标) in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”

In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”

People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.

It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I don’t know” is impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place, they usually ______.

   A. describe the place carefully        B. show him a map of the place

   C. tell him the names of the streets  D.refer to recognizable buildings and places

What is the place where people measure distance in time?

   A. New York..         B. Los Angeles.             C. Kansas.             D. Iowa.

People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer ______.

   A. in order to save time                     B. because of honesty

   C. so as to be polite                           D. for fun

What can we infer from the text?

   A. It’s important for travelers to understand cultural differences.

   B. It’s useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.

   C. People have similar understandings of politeness.

   D. New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.

    In the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic achievement and confident that their degree would help them find a good job.

    However, in the past four years the job market has changed dramatically. This year’s college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets in years. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose University, got a degree in religious studies, but no job prospects. He points out that many people already working are getting laid off and don’t have jobs, so it’s even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.

    Four years ago, the future looked bright for the class of 2003. There were many high-tech job opportunities. Graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as insurance and paid vacations. However, “Times have changed and it’s a new market,” according to Cheryl Allmen- Vinnidge of the San Jose State Career Center.

    Allmen-Vinniage says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several internships（实习）, and they’ve majored in one of the few fields that are still hot, like chemical engineering, accounting, or nursing, where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information system management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines in starting salaries.

    Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may just end up going back to school. “I’d like to teach college some day and that requires more schooling, which would be great in bad economy.” he said.

    In conclusion, these days, to some students a degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth. For now, they can only hope its value will increase over time.

46. The word in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.

A. skill                         B. interests                   C. opportunities                   D. applications

47. Which of the following majors can get a job easily?

A. teaching                   B. accounting                C. political science               D. computer science

48. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means ________.

A. the best way to get rich is not to get a college degree                                       

B. most students with degrees will not be able to find jobs

C. having a college degree does not qualify one for travel discounts         

D. a college degree does not mean that one will find a well-paid job

49. Ryan Stewart will have to ________.

A. change his major                                       B. get a job teaching   

C. go back to school                                       D. become a religious leader

50. The main idea of this passage is that ________.

A. a lot of graduates are losing their jobs    

B. Ryan Stewart has not been able to find a job

C. salaries in some fields have increased in the past year                                

D. the job market has changed dramatically over the past 4 years

London Summer School in Classics

Dates

The London Summer School in Classics 2010 will be held at King’s College London. It will run from 8th July until 17th July. Applications close on 2nd June.

For an application form, please download either the 2-page PDF or the word format document from the foot of the page.

If you have any problems downloading the application form or any questions, please contact: London Summer School in Classics, King’s College London.

Tel: 020 7848 2299

Fax: 020 7848 2545

Organization

The school is organized by the colleges of the University of London. The summer school offers eight days of intensive teaching in Greek and Latin. There are four language classes each day as well as lectures and a debate, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. The course is not residential (提供住宿的), and there is no teaching during the weekend of 12th to 13th July.

The fee is ??85.00. Travel grants (旅行补助金) are available as a contribution to your travel costs, but may not cover all your expenses. The travel grants are arranged during the summer school.

Teaching is generally in groups of 12-15 people and it, as far as possible, comprises (包含) of students of roughly the same level of experience. The style of teaching is friendly, but demanding: a lot of work is expected from students during the school, but they usually find the whole experience both stimulating and valuable. Some classes concentrate chiefly on reading, while others offer a mixture of grammar and translation practice. Our tutors include some of the most experienced and talented teachers of Classics in the London area and beyond.

The Summer School in Classics caters for a wide range of interests and for both school & university students as well as those who wish to learn Greek or Latin, or to recall their knowledge of the languages. Our principal concern is to provide a thorough program of language learning in a lively university environment.

31. To join in the school, you have to apply before ________.

A. 8th July, 2010       B. 2nd June, 2010      C. 17th July, 2010       D. 13th July, 2010

32. As a student of the school, you are probably asked to _______.

A. do a lot of reading in Greek and Latin   B. learn the grammar of Greek and Latin only

C. do some translation work only         D. speak Greek and Latin with experienced teachers

33. What is the London Summer School in Classics most concerned about?

A. Providing a stimulating experience for students.

B. Promoting students to develop a wide range of interests.

C. Teaching students languages in a lively environment.

D. Improving students’ level of debating in the argument.

34. Which is one of the teaching ways of the school?

A. Student groups consist of the same level students strictly.

B. Students needn’t do any work in the class.

C. Students learn Greek and Latin by listening to teachers all day.

D. Students are generally divided into groups of 12-15.

35. Which of the following can we know from the passage?

A. The fee is ??85, including the travel costs.   B. Students needn’t go to class on 12th and 13th July.

C. People should fill in two application forms.  D. People can contact the school by phone or email.

第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分）

   下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息， 请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，

并按照要求匹配信息。首先， 请阅读下列六则卡通人物的性格介绍：

Why do you remember Hello Kitty, Snoopy and all the other cartoon characters? What makes you love them? Well, maybe because they're like the people around you. Think about it! You may find a friend or classmate who is like them.

A. As sweet as Hello Kitty: She likes to eat cake. She loves to make new friends. She likes to ask friends to her parties. Her smile is so lovely.

B. As clever as Snoopy: He went to school when he was nine. He learned to use a typewriter in two years! He thinks a lot. He is so clever that you like to be with him.

C. As sarcastic (讽刺的) as Garfield: He sits happily in the seat and says sharp words to you. Sometimes he is not nice. He doesn't really like you? He thinks you're a fool? No, in his heart, he loves you. He is a friend with hard words but a warm heart.

D. As naughty as MashiMaro: He doesn't look like a good boy. He has sleepy eyes and looks naughty. He always plays tricks. So you may get angry with him and don't like him very much. His mind is active and full of ideas. He tries to be big and catch your eyes. But, he' s still a child.

E. As confident as Prince of Tennis: He has faith in himself and always wants to win.

F. As friendly as Mickey: He is clever and kind. He has a good heart and is glad to help others. Everyone likes to turn to him for help whenever they are in trouble.

请阅读Susan, Tom, John, Bob, George的个性描述，然后匹配与他们个性相当的卡通人物。

56. Tom is a warm-hearted boy, and he cares for others very much. If you meet with any difficulty, you can tell him, and he will surely help you.

57. Susan has many friends and she likes to stay with them in many kinds of parties. On her face there is always a smile.

58. John likes thinking and can always find ways to solve any difficult problems.

59. Bob seems to be very rude and impolite and his words are unpleasant to hear, but his inner heart is full of concerns for others.

60. George believes in himself, and he always wants to win the first place in almost everything.