3 unit 4

Part1 Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 1 long conversation. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the

conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.

1. A) Do her homework B) Clean the backyard C) Wash clothes. D) Enjoy the beautiful day. 2. A) Prof. Smith wrote a novel. B) Lily read a novel instead of the book.

C) Lily read only part of the book. D) Prof. Smith recommended them to read a novel. 3. A) The houses for sale are of poor quality. B) The houses are too expensive for the couple.

C) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers. D) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale. 4. A) At 10:25 B) At 10:30. C) At 10:00 D) At 11:45. 5. A) Detective stories. B) Stories about jail escapes. C) Love stories. D) Stories about royal families. 6. A) She doesn’t expect to finish all her work in thirty minutes. B) She has to do a lot of things within a short time. C) She has been overworking for a long time.

D) She doesn’t know why there are so many things to do. 7. A) The woman couldn’t find a parking place.

B) The woman was mad that they missed the show. C) The man found it hard to park around. D) The man was not interested in the show. 8. A) Save time by using a computer. B) Buy her own computer. C) Borrow Manual’s computer. D) Stay home and complete her proposal. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

9. A) She has lost some of her important stuff. B) There is something wrong with her eyes.

C) She doesn’t know how to use paper in specific ways. D) She doesn’t know where to get the information she need. 10. A) CTL books are more expensive.

B) CTL books can be photocopied.

C) One can only read CTL books in the library. D) One has to line up to borrow books. 11. A) She hasn’t reserved it.

B) She doesn’t have enough time to make full use of it.

C) She doesn’t have a camera to photocopy it. D) She isn’t good at making notes.

12. A) To stay in the library as long as she could.

B) To borrow the books from her teacher. C) To give her shoes to Steve. D) To consult her tutor what to do. Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choice marked A), B), C) and D). Passage One

Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

13. A) Aston university B) Liverpool University

C) Birmingham University D) Manchester university 14. A) They fly higher. B) They could adapt better to the surroundings. C) They are bigger in body size. D) Population of bigger brained birds had dropped. 15. A) Scientists believe they will do better than bigger brained birds in the future. B) Small brained birds do not change their ways of life flexibly.

C) Almost all types of small brained birds are declining in population. D) Blue tits and magpies are small brained birds. Passage Two

Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) The advantage and disadvantage of a plastic surgery.

B) How to keep a relationship.

C) How likely lovers want to change features of their partners. D) Women’s attitudes toward plastic surgery.

17. A) Compared with men, they are more willing to go.

B) 59 percent of women want to change at least one feature on their face. C) They take it as an insult.

D) They want their partner to pay for the surgery.

18. A) 11 percent. B) 5 percent. C) 6 percent. D) 4 percent. 19. A) The survey covered 1,000 adults in America. B) Most of the respondents are dating or married.

C) Women are more likely to suggest their partner to do a plastic surgery. D) Dr. Keith thinks love is not blind. Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill the blanks. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

He had impressive powers of concentration. Einstein’s sister, Maja, (20) ____________ “... even when there was a lot of noise, he could lie down on the sofa, (21) ____________ a pen and paper, precariously balance an inkwell on the backrest and (22) ____________ in a problem so

much that the background noise (23) ____________ rather than (24) ____________ him.”

Einstein was clearly intelligent, but not outlandishly more so than his (25) ____________. “I have no special talents,” he claimed, “ I am only passionately (26) ____________.” And again: “The contrast between the popular assessment of my powers... and (27) ____________ is simply grotesque.” Einstein (28) ____________ his discoveries to imagination and endless (29) ____________ more so than orthodox (30) ____________.

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)

Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions.

For questions 31-37, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage;

For questions 38-40, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

Tips for Test Taking

When you take a test, you are demonstrating your ability to understand course material or perform certain tasks. Successful test taking avoids carelessness.

Examples of objective test are true-false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank. Examples of subjective tests are short answer, essay, or oral exams. The following suggestions may help you avoid careless errors. Preparations

• Analyze how you did on a similar test in the past

Review your previous tests, and sample tests, especially when studying for the final exam. Each test prepares you for the next: the more tests you take, the better you will develop your test taking strategies.

• Arrive early for tests

Before a test, list everything you will need for it that is allowed (pencils/pens, calculator, dictionary, watch, etc.). Good preparation helps you focus on the task at hand. • Be comfortable but alert

Choose a good spot in the room and make sure you have enough space to work, maintain comfortable posture in your seat, but don’t “slouch”. • Stay relaxed and confident

Keep a good attitude. Remind yourself that you are well-prepared and are going to do well. If you find yourself anxious, take several slow, deep breaths to relax. Don’t talk about the test to other students just before entering the room: their anxiety can be contagious. Test Taking

• Read the directions carefully

This may be obvious, but it will help you avoid careless errors. • If there is time, quickly look through the test for an overview.

Note key terms, jot down brief notes. If you can, mark the test or answer sheet with comments that come to mind. Ask if that is permitted! • Answer questions in a strategic order:

1. Answer easy questions first.

To build confidence, score points, and mentally orient yourself to vocabulary, concepts, and

your studies. It may also help you make associations with more difficult questions.

2. Then difficult questions or those with the most point value.

With objective tests, first eliminate those answers you know to be wrong, or are likely to be wrong, don’t seem to fit, or where two options are so similar as to be both incorrect. With essay questions, broadly outline your answer and sequence the order of your points. Review

Resist the urge to leave as soon as you have completed all the items.

Review your test to make sure that you have answered all questions, did not mis-mark answers, did not make simple mistakes.

Proofread spelling, grammar, punctuation, decimal points, etc.

Change answers to questions if you made a mistake, or misread the question or if you find information elsewhere in the test that indicates that your first choice is incorrect.

Decide on and adopt study strategies that work best for you. Review your test preparation and identify those habits that worked well and replace those that don’t!

31. We are taking tests to show off our knowledge of a certain course.

32. When preparing for a test, talking to students who are more anxious than you can boost your confidence.

33. It would be helpful if you have time to look through the whole paper to get a general idea. 34. Making comments on the answer sheet is allowed in most cases.

35. According to the author, it’s a personal choice whether to take easy or difficult items first when taking a test.

36. The author doesn’t suggest leaving as early as possible when finishing the test.

37. It is possible that you may find indications in the same test paper that one of your first choices is wrong.

31. [Y] [N] [NG] 32. [Y] [N] [NG] 33. [Y] [N] [NG] 34. [Y] [N] [NG] 35. [Y] [N] [NG] 36. [Y] [N] [NG] 37. [Y] [N] [NG]

38. Objective items in a test include____________________. 39. ________________________helps you to relax before a test.

40. When answering essay questions, you should___________________.

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)

Section A

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks numbered from 41 to 50. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please fill in each blank with a letter. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

“You don’t love me!”

How many times have your kids laid that one on you?

And how many times have you, as a 41 , resisted the urge to tell them how much?

Someday, when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a mother, I’ll tell them.

I loved you 42 to bug you about where you are going, with whom, and what time you

would get home.

I loved you enough to 43 you buy a bike with your own money that we could afford and you couldn’t.

I loved you enough to be silent and let you 44 your hand-picked friend was a creep. I loved you enough to let you see anger, 45 , disgust and tears in my eyes. I loved you enough not to make excuses for your lack of respect or your bad manners. I loved you enough to admit that I was wrong and ask your 46 . I loved you enough to ignore “what every other mother” did or 47 . I loved you enough to let you 48 , fall, hurt and fail.

I loved you enough to let you assume the 49 for your own actions, at six, ten, or sixteen.

I loved you enough to accept you for what you are, not what I wanted you to be.

But most of all, I loved you enough to say no when you hated me for it. That was the 50 part of all.

A) Enough F) insist K) force B) much G) hardest L) disappointment C) discover H) win M) said D) responsibility I) teacher N) forgiveness E) stumble J) parent O) easiest Section B

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice. Passage One

Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.

The sea has always interested man. From it he can get food, minerals and treasure. For thousands of years, he could sail on it. But he could not go far beneath its surface.

Man wants to explore deep into the sea. However, he is not a fish. Because he must breathe air, he cannot stay under the water’s surface for any length of time. To explore deep water, man faces even more dangers and problems.

A diver who wants to stay under water for more than a few minutes must breathe air or a

special mixture of gases. He can wear a diving suit and have air pumped to him from above. He can carry a tank of air on his back and breathe through a hose and a mouthpiece.

Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water pushes against a diver deep in the sea. His body is under great pressure. When a diver is under great pressure, his blood takes in some of the gases he breathes. As he rises to the surface, the water pressure becomes less. If the diver rises too quickly, the gases in his blood form bubbles. The diver is then suffering from the bends(潜水员病). The bends can cause a diver to double up in pain. They can even kill him.

51. The passage is mainly concerned with_______.

A) problems in deep-sea exploration

B) breathing difficulty under the water surface C) diving

D) exploration of the sea

52. Which of the following is NOT true of the passage?

A) Man can get a lot from the sea. B) Man can swim like fish.

C) Man cannot stay under the water surface for long D) The pressure in deep sea can be dangerous. 53. How can a diver breathe air?

A) He can breathe specially mixed gases. B) He can breathe from a tank on his back.

C) He can depend on the air pumped to him from above. D) All of the above.

54. When does a diver get the bends? A) When he dives down too fast. B) When he is at a great depth of the sea. C) When he rises too fast to the surface. D) When he is in poor health. 55. What could be the result of bends? A) The diver will die. B) The diver can’t stand upright. C) Both A and B. D) Neither A nor B. Passage Two

Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.

Art is considered by many people to be little more than a decorative means of giving pleasure. This is not always the case, however; at times, art may be seen to have a purely functional side as well. Such could be said of the sand-paintings of the Navaho of the American Southwest; these have a medical as well as an artistic purpose.

According to Navaho traditions, one who suffers from either a mental or a physical illness has in some way disturbed or come in contact with the supernatural( 超自然的)—perhaps a certain animal, a ghost, or the dead. To counteract this evil contact, the ill person or one of his relatives will employ a medicine man called a “singer” to perform a healing ceremony which will attract a powerful supernatural being. During the ceremony, which may last from 2 to 9 days, the “singer” will produce a sand painting on the floor of the Navaho house. On the last day of the ceremony, the patient will sit on this sand painting and the “singer” will rub the sick parts of the patient’s body with sand. In this way the patient absorbs the power of that particular supernatural being and

becomes strong like it. After the ceremony, the sand painting is then destroyed so its power will not harm anyone.

The art of sand painting is handed down from old “singers” to their students. The materials used are easily found in the areas the Navaho inhabit: brown, red, yellow, and white sandstone, which is ground into powder by being crushed between 2 stones much as corn is ground into flour. The “singer” holds a small amount of this sand in his hand and lets it flow between his thumb and forefinger onto a clean, flat surface on the floor. With a steady hand and great patience, he is thus able to create designs of people, snakes and other creatures that have power in Navaho belief system.

56. Which of the following refers to the same thing as “decorative” in Para.1?

A) Functional. B) Medicinal. C) Artistic. D) Pure. 57. According to the Navaho traditions, one is ill because he has met with____.

A) something with supernatural powers B) a dead goat C) any animal D) too many dead people

58. How can a sick person recover from his illness according to the passage?

A) He must avoid the evil contact.

B) He needs help from another powerful supernatural being. C) He must draw a sand painting. D) he must sing at a ceremony.

59. The reason for the sand painting to be destroyed after the ceremony is________.

A) not to allow others to use it freely B) to harm the patient C) not to harm others D) to protect the patient

60. Which of the following is TRUE of the designs of people created by the “singer”?

A) They are sand paintings. B) They attract supernatural beings. C) They have healing powers. D) All of the above.

Part Ⅳ Vocabulary

Directions: Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence from four choices given under each sentence.

61. The new theory is gaining _______with economists. A) trust B) credit C) reputation D) money

62. There are certain standards of civilized behavior in international relations which it should be possible to _______in the family of nations.

A) take for granted B) come into being C) be occupied D) be intent on 63. She won the competition three times in a ______. A) chain B) line C) row D) bank

64. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into ______when judging my examination.

A) regard B) counting C) account D) observation

65. In criminal psychology, the absence of facial expression is as important as the of it.

A) being B) presence C) existence D) beauty

66. The changing image of the family on television provides ______into changing attitudes toward the family in society.

A) insights B) fabrics C) revelations D) specifications 67. The doctrine that “______is right” is not true in all cases.

A) power B) might C) muscle D) force 68. They were all dressed _______in white dresses.

A) alike B) same C) similar D) like 60. It’s two o’clock in the morning but the children are still wide_______.

A) wake B) awake C) wakeful D) alert 70. If you want to call me _______, I’ll be there all day.

A) if anything B) or anything C) anything but D)anything else 71. It would be considered very ______for a man not to take his hat off in church.

A) irrelevant B) irreverent C) irresponsible D) irreversible 72. Someone within the gang ______him to the police.

A) give way B) give away C) give out D) give over 73. The singer’s _______performance turned all the people present on.

A) passionate B) positive C) excited D) negative 74. My father wants to ______our old house and buys a new one.

A) dispose to B) dispose towards C) dispose with D) dispose of

75. The officer was ______from his position for accusation of bribery.

A) removed B) replaced C) moved

D) fired

Part Ⅴ Grammar

Directions: Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

76. With _____their way, people attempting to walk a straight course through unfamiliar territory really do end up walking in circles.

A) nothing to guide B) anything to guide C) nothing on D) anything on

77. Back in the years when he worked ______the CEO, the company was in a good condition.

A) like B) as C) above D) below 78. ________to be recognized by anybody, she attended party from the back door. A) Wishing B) Not to wish C) Not wishing D) No wishing 79. Bread and butter _______what Americans usually have for breakfast. A) are B) is C) was D) were

80. You _____all those clothes! We have a washing machine to do that sort of thing. A) needn’t have washed B) shouldn’t have washed C) mustn’t have washed D) can’t have washed

81. As he______, Einstein built models and mechanical devices for fun and began to show a talent for mathematics. A) grew B) grows C) is growing D) was grown 82. The ancient Egyptians are supposed ______rockets to the moon.

A) to send B) to be sending C) to have sent D) to have been sending 83. ________with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.

A) When compared B) While comparing C) Compare D) Comparing 84. It was Philip who drove Miss Sophia yesterday, wasn’t _______?

A) he B) she C) it D) him 85. _______that you mentioned it, I do remember the incident.

A) Now B) Presently C) Currently D) The moment 86. ________to give a performance, she couldn’t very well refuse.

A) Asking B) To ask C) Being to ask D) Being asked 87. His appearance has changed so much that you _____well not recognize him. A) can B) may C) maybe D) could 88. She ______him to ask her out.

A) longed to B) longed for C) counted on D) cared for 89. His comments, although unpleasant, were_______.

A) well-meaning B) good-meaning C) well-meant D) good-meant

90. _______Einstein had early speech difficulties, he was a top student in elementary school. A) In spite of B) Be it C) Although D) Despite

Part Ⅵ Cloze

Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into each blank.

Alone on a dark gritty (细石子的) street, Adam Shepard searched for a homeless shelter. He had a gym bag, $ 25, and 91 else. A former college athlete 92 a bachelor’s degree, Mr. Shepard had left a comfortable life with supportive parents in Raleigh, N.C. Now he was an outsider on the 93 side of the tracks in Charleston, S. C.

But Shepard’s 94 into poverty in the summer of 2006 was no 95 . Shortly after graduating from Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., he intentionally left his parents’ home to 96 the vitality of the American Dream. His goal: to have a 97 apartment, a car, and $ 2,500 in savings within a year.

To make his pursuit even more 98 , he decided not to use any of his 99 contacts or mention his education.

During his first 70 days in Charleston, Shepard lived in a shelter and 100 food stamps. He also made new friends, finding work 101 a day laborer, which led to a steady job with a moving company.

Ten months 102 the experiment, he decided to quit after learning of an illness 103 his family. But by then he had 104 into an apartment, bought a pickup truck, and had saved 105 to $ 5,000.

The effort, he says, was inspired after reading Nickel and Dimed, in which author Barbara Ehrenreich takes 106 a series of low-paying jobs. Unlike Ms. Ehrenreich, who chronicled (记载) the difficulty of advancing 107 the ranks of the working poor, Shepard found he was able to successfully 108 out of his self-imposed poverty.

He tells his story 109 Scratch Beginnings: Me, $ 25, and the Search for the American Dream. The book, he says, is a testament (证明) to what ordinary Americans 110 achieve.

91. A) lots B) little C) few D) plenty 92. A) of B) with C) for D) under 93. A) wrong B) left C) right D) other 94. A) jump B) run C) fall D) lift 95. A) surprise B) matter C) incident D) accident 96. A) see B) test C) add D) show 97. A) furnished B) spacious C) beautiful D) costly 98. A) feasible B) challenging C) worthy D) adventurous 99. A) casual B) previous C) new D) close 100. A) asked B) bought C) received D) sold 101. A) with B) for C) as D) at 102. A) into B) after C) before D) during 103. A) on B) in C) with D) by 104. A) moved B) worked C) lived D) transferred 105. A) close B) over C) on D) down 106. A) over B) on C) in D) to 107. A) beyond B) within C) along D) upon 108. A) climb B) work C) figure D) throw 109. A) of B) about C) in D) at 110. A) must B) need C) can D) will

Part Ⅶ Translation

Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.

111.__________________________________(她认为他们想毒害她), she refused to eat anything. 112. He _______________________________( 打起瞌睡来)during the long lecture.

113. I______________________(竖起耳朵听) to try to hear what they were talking about.

114. However simple it seems, be careful not to ____________________________( 匆忙下结论). 115. We have been studying on this for nearly half a year but seem to _____________________(没什么进展).

Part Ⅷ Writing

Directions: For this part, you are asked to write a composition on the topic Advantages of Being a... You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.

1. 很多人与我一样,从事着或向往着这样一个工作(如医生.教师) 2. 我喜欢这个工作的原因 3. 我的结论.

Advantage of Being a ...