5、　 虽然交通被认为是这个地区最严重的问题之一，但是当地政府所采取的行动还远不尽如人意。( it is accepted…, far from)

4、　 经过热烈讨论，绝大多数人赞成这个建议。(favour)

3、　 电脑的发明对科学的进步产生了很大的影响。(affect)

2、　 应当鼓励学生用多种方法解决同一问题。(encourage)

Directions: 　Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1、　 我肯定他会信守诺言的。(sure)

( C )

With an increasing number of lives being taken each year, there is a call to control the gun, to restrict its use and the ease with which it may be purchased in many parts of the country, or to be rid of it altogether. However there are also many Americans who, despite the shocking death rate, feel that we have the right to won firearms.

Opponents of strict gun controls argue that the right to own firearms is guaranteed by the U.S. constitution. The claim is made that, without firearms, we would be more vulnerable(易受攻击的) than ever to criminal violence. The privately owned gun helped us to win our freedom in the first place, they say; it can help us preserve that freedom today.

Further, opponents of gun control tell us that gun-control laws don’t work because the people who cause most of the trouble ---- the criminals ---- simply don’t bother to obey them. But the proponents of control reply by producing statistics to show that control laws have kept the crime rates down in other nations. Strictly enforced controls, they believe, can do the same thing here.

Basically, the anti-control people feel that to call for and make laws against the gun is to move in the wrong direction. They recognize that there is much violence in much society and know that something must be done about it. But they argue that when the gun is involved in violence, it is not, in itself, responsible for the trouble. A gun, after all, is an inanimate(死气沉沉的) object that is incapable of acting on its own. The fault lies with the people who misuse it ---- the criminals, the mentally ill, the emotionally unstable, the intoxicated(喝醉的). It will do no good, then, to move against the gun. Violence will be reduced only if we restrict the people who pull the trigger(扳机).

72.　 The underlined word ‘proponents’ in the second sentence of Paragraph Three most probably means____.

A. supporters　　 B. instructors　　 C. authorities　　　 D. researchers

73.　 It is implied in this passage that _____.

A.　　　　 owning a gun is a guarantee of personal safety

B.　　　　 gun control may lead to helplessness on behalf of the victim of violence

C.　　　　 gun control can help reduce crime rates

D.　　　 owning a gun doesn’t help in case of violence

74.　 Which of the following is in favor of people’s owning guns?

A.　　　　 The U.S. Constitution indicates that the citizen can own a gun.

B.　　　　 The gun is something to defend people’s freedom with.

C.　　　　 The gun itself is incapable of action.

D.　　　 All of the above.

75.　 According to the passage, opponents of gun control think that the proper way to reduce violence is to ____.

A.　　　 enforce strict gun control　　　

B.　　　 allow guns to be sold to all

C.　　　 get rid of all who fire guns

D.　　 limit the people who fire the gun

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

The extent of your vocabulary indicates the degree of your intelligence. Your brain power will increase as you learn to know more words. Here's the proof. Two classes in a high school were selected for an experiment. Their ages and their environment were the same. Each class represented an identical cross-section of the community. One, the control class, took the normal courses. The other class was given special vocabulary training. At the end of the period the marks of the latter class surpassed those of the control group, not only in English, but in every subject, including mathematics and the sciences. Similarly it has been found by Professor Lewis M.Terman, of Stanford University, that a vocabulary test is as accurate a measure of intelligence as any three units of the standard and accepted Stanford-Binet I.Q. tests.

The study of words is not merely something that has to do with literature. Words are your tools of thought. You can't even think at all without them. Try it. If you are planning to go down town this afternoon you will find that you are saying to yourself: "I think I will go down town this afternoon." You can't make such a simple decision as this without using words. Your words are your keys for your thoughts. And the more words you have at your command the deeper, clearer and more accurate will be your thinking.

A command of English will not only improve the processes of your mind. It will give you assurance; build your self-confidence; lend color to your personality; increase your popularity. Your words are your personality. Your vocabulary is you. Your words are all that we, your friends, have to know and judge you by. You have no other medium for telling us your thoughts-for convincing us, persuading us, giving us orders.

Words are explosive. Phrases are packed with TNT.A simple word can destroy a friendship. The proper phrases in the mouths of clerks have quadrupled the sales of a department store. The wrong words used by a campaign orator have lost an election. For instance, on one occasion the four unfortunate words, "Rum, Romanism and a Rebellion" used in a Republican campaign speech threw the Catholic vote and the presidential victory to Grover Cleveland. Ears are won by words. Soldiers fight for a phrase. "Make the world safe for Democracy." "All out for England." "V for Victory." The " Remember the Maine" of Spanish war days has now been changed to "Remember Pearl Harbor."

Words have changed the direction of history. Words can also change the direction of your life. They have often raised a man from mediocrity to success. If you consciously increase your vocabulary you will unconsciously raise yourself to a more important station in life, and the new and higher position you have won will, in turn, give you a better opportunity for further enriching your vocabulary. It is a beautiful and successful cycle.

Section D

Directions:　 Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words..

A few years ago when my boys were young, I homeschooled them. Part of my teaching included community service. At that time the Collierville Library was looking for volunteers to come to serve lunch to some elderly people. So we decided to devote every Tuesday to that. They were a great group of people, all ladies apart from one gentleman. And they enjoyed my boys very much. The ladies were talkative. And the man, Mr. Grady, was quiet and gentle. You could feel his spirit and his eyes were so kind.

He struggled to walk and do some of the simple things we all take for granted but he never gave up. At times, he would ask for assistance, and I was always thrilled to help. Despite his physical need, his mind was sharp, and he loved to play dominos (多米诺骨牌). He was a natural wiz with numbers, was very patient with my boys and enjoyed teaching them how to play.

One day I asked Mr. Grady what his condition was exactly. He told me he had Parkinson’s disease. I truly never gave it another thought because he was NOT his disease! He was Mr. Grady! A very sweet yet strong man who had so much to offer to all those he came into contact with.

Over time I’ve thought back on those days and how glad I am that my boys got to experience this. When I have days when I struggle, I think about Mr. Grady and how Parkinson’s disease was just a small part of who he was.

( Note : Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)

81. Why did the writer go to the Collierville Library with her boys?

82. The underlined word “wiz” in Paragraph 2 refers to ____________.

83. When the writer was told that Mr. Grady had Parkinson’s disease, she ____________.

84. What did the writer mainly learn from Mr. Grady?

第II卷(共45分)

( B )

By almost any measure, there is a boom in Internet-based instruction. In just a few years, 34 percent of American universities have begun offering some form of distance learning (DL), and among the larger schools, it's close to 90 percent. If you doubt the popularity of the trend, you probably haven't heard of the University of Phoenix. It grants degrees entirely on the basis of online instruction.

While the kinds of instruction offered in these programs will differ, DL usually signifies a course in which the instructors post syllabi (课程大纲), reading assignment, and schedules on Websites, and students send in their assignments by e-mail. Generally speaking, face-to-face communication with an instructor is minimized or eliminated altogether.

The attraction for students might at first seem obvious. Primarily, there's the convenience promised by courses on the Net: you can do the work, as they say, in your pajamas (睡衣). But figures indicate that the reduced effort results in a reduced commitment to the course. While dropout rate for all freshmen at American universities is around 20 percent, the rate for online students is 35 percent. Students themselves seem to understand the weaknesses inherent in the setup. In a survey conducted for eCornell, the DL division of Cornell University, less than a third of the respondents expected the quality of the online course to be as good as the classroom course.

Clearly, from the schools' perspective, there's a lot of money to be saved. The more students who enroll in a course but don't come to campus, the more school saves on keeping the lights on in the classrooms, paying doorkeepers.

68. What is the most striking feature of the University of Phoenix?

　　 A. It boasts the largest number of students on campus.

B. All its courses are offered online.

C. Its online courses are of the poor quality.

D. Someone taking its online courses is likely to get a degree.

69. According to the passage, distance learning is basically characterized by ________.

A. a minimum or total absence of face-to-face instruction

B. a considerable flexibility in its academic requirements

C. the great diversity of students’ academic backgrounds

D. the casual relationship between students and professors

70. What explains the high drop-out rates for online students?

A. There is no mechanism to ensure that they make the required effort.

B. There is strict control over the academic standards of the courses.

C. The evaluation system used by online universities is not weak.

D. Lack of classroom interaction reduces the effectiveness of instruction.

71. According to the passage, universities show great enthusiasm for DL programs for the purpose of ________.

A. building up their reputation

B. upgrading their teaching facilities

C. providing convenience for students

D. cutting down on their expenses

Section A

Directions:　 For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D.　 Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

It took brave European explorers less than 300 years, between 1420 and 1713, to establish that all the seas of the world formed an enormous and continuous ocean. This discovery encouraged them to　 50　 into areas which hadn’t been charted until then. With the discovery of new lands, new trade routes were 　51　 . In many parts of the world, colonies and settlements were established and many odd-looking products were brought back to 　　52　 , arousing great interest and 　53　 wealth.

It was probably the irresistible desire for wealth which 　54　 　persuaded Europeans of the fifteenth century to 　55　 their legendary dangers and explore further out into the open seas. They were also 　56　 by the love for their country. Many explorers wanted to serve their king and country as well as gain personal 　　57　 from their exploring.

The most effective way of gaining wealth was through 　58　 . Silk, gold, silver and　 59　 　stones, and more importantly spices, such as gingers and peppers, were the most profitable trade goods in Europe. Spices were of the greatest 　60　 because they enabled the Europeans to make their winter diet of salted meat more delicious. These items were 　61　 mostly from the East by a difficult overland route. The Italian 　62　 , who bought goods from the Arabs of Alexandria, controlled the trade along this route. Other countries of the Mediterranean 　63　 　the wealth which this trade generated and they were 　64　 to discover new routes which would allow them to share in it.

50. A. sail　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. walk　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. fly　　　　　　　　　　 D. drive

51. A. set back　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. set off　　　　　　　　　　　 C. set up　　　　　　　 D. set against

52. A. the East　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. the Mediterranean　　　 C. Europe　　　　　　　 D. Italy

53. A. inheriting　　　　　　　　　　 B. creating　　　　　　　　　　 C. saving　　　　　　　 D. losing

54. A. frequently　　　　　　　　　 B. hardly　　　　　　　　　　　 C. frankly　　　　　　　 D. eventually

55. A. recognize　　　　　　　　　 B. risk　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. realize　　　　　　　 D. foresee

56. A. discouraged　　　　　　　　 B. praised　　　　　　　　　　 C. forced　　　　　　　 D. inspired

57. A. business　　　　　　　　　　 B. benefit　　　　　　　　　　　 C. fame　　　　　　　　 D. rights

58. A. trade　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. war　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. conquering　　　　 D. bargaining　

59. A. precious　　　　　　　　　　 B. rough　　　　　　　　　　　 C. hard　　　　　　　　　 D. smooth

60. A. interest　　　　　　　　　　　 B. efficiency　　　　　　　　 C. value　　　　　　　　 D. practice

61. A. exported　　　　　　　　　　 B. imported　　　　　　　　　 C. robbed　　　　　　　　　　 D. occupied

62. A. soldiers　　　　　　　　　　　 B. explorers　　　　　　　　　 C. pioneers　　　　　　 D. merchants

63. A. lost　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. won　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. possessed　　　　　 D. envied

64. A. disappointed　　　　　　　 B. available　　　　　　　　　 C. anxious　　　　　　 D. reluctant

Section B

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 you have just read.

( A )

65. What do these four travel advertisements have in common?

　 　 A. All the advertised trips cover the same period of time.

　 　 B. They all provide people with exact prices.

　 　 C. They are all about trips to Ireland.

　 　 D. Hotels as comfortable as your home are all guaranteed.

66. Mary loves exploring different cultures and is interested in language learning. Which of the following may best satisfy her need?

　 　 A. Hidden Ireland Tour.　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Irish Castles & Manors Tour.

　 　 C. Ireland Vacation Rentals.　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Dreamy Escape Tour.

67. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the advertisements?

　 　 A. You will feel like a guest of honor if you choose Irish Castles & Manors Tour.

　 　 B. You will enjoy your trip a lot as a city-lover if you choose Hidden Ireland Tour.

　 　 C. You can choose Ireland Vacation Rentals if you can only take a few days off.

　 　 D. You cannot ask for a tour guide if you choose Dreamy Escape Tour.

40.　 In the past, not only__________, but they couldn’t attend the same schools as whites, or eat

with them at many restaurants.

　　　 A. black Americans could not vote　　　　　　　 　　　 B. could black Americans not vote

　　　 C. black Americans could vote　　　　　　 　　　 D. could black Americans vote

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.　 Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. equally　　　　　　 B. recycle 　　　　　　　 C. portion　　　　　　 D. dissolve　　　　　 E. threaten

F. countless 　　　　 G. capable 　　　　　　　 H. convenient　　　　 I. approximately　　 J. comforts

The pollution of the earth’s soil and water has become an issue of great concern. Until recently, most of that concern has focused on the land 　41　 　of the planet, where pollution directly affects people in their daily lives. Now, however, we have begun to realize that marine (海洋的) pollution is 　42　 　important. According to S.A. Patin, marine pollution is the condition that results when people introduce into the seas substances harmful to life, health, resources, activities, or 　43　 .

Marine pollution is far from new. For over a million years, people have thought of the sea as a 　44　 　place to throw their garbage. And it is true that the sea has a great capacity for absorbing organic wastes. Some of these wastes are eaten directly by the larger fishes. Others quickly 　45　 　into a kind of organic soup that provides food to 　46　 　species of single-celled plant and animal life.

As civilizations grew, more different pollutants were dumped into the seas. Still, this pollution did not really threaten the marine environment. The seas seemed 　47　 　of coping with anything that people could throw at them. This situation changed, however, when suddenly factories began dumping enormous quantities of materials into the seas. Especially in some coastal areas near large cities, ocean pollution began to 　48　 　marine life. For the first time, the oceans began to fail in their ability to 　49　 　humanity’s waste.

39. It is these poisonous products ________ can cause the symptoms of the flu, such as headache and aching muscles.

　 　　 A. who　　　　　　　　　 B. what　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. that　　　　　　　　　 D. how