26. If you write something by email, which you might later regret, _____ it immediately, there is no chance for second thoughts.
A. to be sending B. to send C. sending D. and send
25. The tea pickers usually carry large baskets _____ they throw their pickings.
A. into which B. which C. through which D. that
24．After _____ for the job, you will be required to take a language test.
A. interviewing B. interviewed C. being interviewed D. to interview
23. Note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out _____ you are.
A. what B. who C. where D. how
22. Often, grown lions keep eating _____ it seems painful for them to lie down.
A. if B. when C. as D. until
21. It was the effects of Chinese scientists _____ made our dream of space flight a reality.
A. that B. which C. who D. why
20. A: I’ve had a headache for three days.
B: You ____ to the doctor when it started.
A. may go B. should have gone C. must be going D. could go
19. The guard made ______ clear that he could not let anyone in without a pass.
A. that B. it C. what D. this
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
18. I don't care ______ tea while my husband likes it very much.
A. about B. with C. from D. for
Section A Short Conversations
Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. Fruit. B. Bread. C. Yogurt. D. Juice.
2. A. 8:00. B. 8:20. C. 7:40. D. 8:10.
3. A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student.
C. Husband and wife. D. Boss and secretary.
4. A. Giving a lesson. B. Visiting Seattle.
C. Meeting her cousin. D. Seeing a doctor.
5. A. It’s too hot there. B. Nobody else went there.
C. They had no time. D. They couldn’t afford it.
6. A. Relaxed. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised. D. Sad.
7. A. $50. B. $75. C. $125. D. $125.
8. A. Talking about Cinderella. B. Introducing a book.
C. Making up a story. D. Acting a play.
9. A. Where to have a holiday. B. How to keep fit.
C. What to do at the office. D. How to deal with pressure.
10. A. She has these habits, too.
B. The weather is always changeable.
C. She doesn’t believe what the man has said.
D. The man is sure to give up all the bad habits.
Section B Passage
Directions: In section B, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questions on the passage. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
11. A. To 100 years. B. Over 104 years.
C. More than 100 years. D. To 50 years.
12. A. People are likely to keep working longer.
B. Elderly people may have better health care.
C. Young people may have difficulty finding jobs.
D. More money will be spent looking after the old.
13. A. It’s good for both young and old.
B. It brings benefits as well as problems.
C. Wisdom does have nothing to do with age.
D. The society benefits more than individuals.
Section C Longer Conversation
Directions: In section C, you will hear one longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.