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Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)

Section A (22.5 marks)

Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.

You will hear each conversation TWICE.

Conversation 1

1. What are they talking about?

A. Ann’s boyfriend. B. Ann’s girlfriend. C. A friend of theirs.

2. What does he do for the people in the neighborhood?

A. He teaches them English in his free time.

B. He teaches them English in an informed way.

C. He teaches them English for nothing.

Conversation 2

3. What is the woman going to do in the Workers’ Club?

A. Take a swim. B. Play volleyball C. Do weightlifting.

4. How far is it to the club?

A. It is five minutes’ drive.

B. It is half an hour’s ride.

C. It is an hour’s walk.

Conversation 3

5. Why does the woman mention Shakespeare?

A. He was a wealthy man in his time.

B. She has a copy of one of his books.

C. A sample of his writing is worth a lot of money.

6. What does the woman intend to do later on?

A. Sign her name in the book.

B. Sell some of her books.

C. Do some investigation.

Conversation 4

7. Where was George yesterday?

A. At his usual place.

B. In the newspaper office.

C. At home.

8. Why did the woman call George?

A. To ask him to a concert.

B. To go to a holiday with him.

C. To invite him to dinner at home.

9. Where did George see Mary?

A. In the office. B. At the concert. C. In his sister’s home.

Conversation 5

10. What is the relationship between the two speakers?

A. Seller and buyer.

B. Husband and wife.

C. Householder and housekeeper.

11. What advantage does the older flat have over the modern one?

A. It is much bigger.

B. It is a lot cheaper.

C. It is in better shape.

12. Which flat is the woman more interested in?

A. Neither one. B. The older one. C. The modern one.

Conversation 6

13. How did the Parkinsons find their trip to Costa Rica?

A. Good. B. Tiring. C. Expensive.

14. What do we know about the hotels?

A. They have good service.

B. They’re very expensive.

C. They have few people speaking English.

15. What is worth buying in Costa Rica?

A. Bags. B. Jewelry. C. Clothing.

SECTION B(7.5 marks)

Directions: In this section, you’ll hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.

About the city of Cambridge



The location of Cambridge

About 90 kilometers 16. of London.



The things of the city of Cambridge remind you

Its famous 17. .



The number of colleges in the University of Cambridge

18. .



The cheapest form of transport for students

19. .



The location of most of the colleges

On the 20. of Cam River.



Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)

Section A (15 marks)

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.

21. ---Go for a picnic this weekend, OK?

---_________. I love getting close to nature.

A. I couldn’t agree more B. I’m afraid not C. I believe not D. I don’t think so

22. ---- Hi, Terry, can I use your computer for a while this afternoon?

---- Sorry. .

A. It's repaired B. It has been repaired C. It's being repaired D. It had been repaired

23. Ten years ago the population of our village was_________ that of theirs.

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

24. He was determined not to be the first __________ it.

A. say B. saying C. to say D. says

25. __________the exam, he decided to spend the weekend at home going over his lessons. A. To pass B. Passing C. Passed D. Having been passed26. Who do you think is _________ for the accident?

A. blamed B. blaming C. to blame D. to be blamed

27. When __________ about the secret to his success, he owed his success to his wife and children.

A. asked B. asking C. being asked D. having been asked

28. The newspaper reporter hurried to the airport, only ________ the film stars had left.

A. to tell B. to be told C. done D. told

29. Upon ________ the flight would be delayed, we made other arrangements.

A. being informed B. informed C. informing D. having informed

30．－What made you so delighted at Christmas?

－__________.

A. I received many more presents than others B. Because my parents promised me a new car

C. My uncle’s coming back from abroad D. As there was an unusual celebration

31. She stared at the painting, wondering where she ______it.

A. saw B. has seen C. sees D. had seen

32. The number of the cars on the roads _______over the past few years.

A. doubles B. double C. has doubled D. have doubled

33．It is still a question to us all________ the meeting can be held as planned.

A. where B. when C. whether D. that

34. I don’t appreciate __________ like a second-class citizen. A. treating B. treated C. to be treated D. being treated

35. Whom had you better ___________ it?　 A. to let do　 B. let to do　 C. let do D. to let to do

Section B (18 marks)

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 word or phrases that best fits the context.

On Sunday I had my own Father's Day celebration. Suddenly I 36 about my dad a lot. My dad is absolutely the 37 man in the world. He would never refuse to help anyone in trouble.

Every Thursday night, my dad would 38 Shreveport, LA to a church there. I always drove the car for him. Although this happened many times, I recall one incident on one of those trips to Shreveport. That time on the way, my dad saw a hitchhiker. He asked me to pull the car over and offer him a 39 . Dad asked him his name and address, told him ours, and talked to him about all sorts of things. At first the hitchhiker was hesitant, but he changed his 40 as he could tell we were really listening to him. I did know that it was quite cold outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in our warm car. We 41 another forty-five minutes and learned that the hitchhiker was facing many difficulties in life. Dad told him to keep his head up and said that 42 would become better for him soon. He reached into his pocket and 43 the hitchhiker a twenty-dollar bill, leaving only a ten-dollar bill for himself. The hitchhiker then became very 44 .

I was always told never to 45 a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw one. Dad always gave them money even if he did not have very much of his own. From that I've learned that if you come from a place with 46 , you will show a lot of kindness to people who are suffering. Just one single kind act may 47 someone's life.

36.

A. learnt

B. talked

C. thought

D. worried



37.

A. kindest

B. cleverest

C. funniest

D. bravest



38.

A. drive to

B. head for

C. come from

D. stay in



39.

A. dinner

B. sign

C. ride

D. chance



40.

A. attitude

B. trip

C. route

D. plan



41.

A. walked

B. escaped

C. drove

D. flew



42.

A. habits

B. choices

C. ideas

D. things



43.

A. returned

B. handed

C. paid

D. charged



44

A. sad

B. angry

C. nervous

D. grateful



45.

A. pick up

B. laugh at

C. listen to

D. look at



46.

A. happiness

B. success

C. laughter

D. love



47.

A. destroy

B. change

C. risk

D. share



Section?C?(12?marks)

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

48 artist had a small daughter. Sometimes he painted women 49 any clothes on, and he and his wife always tried to keep the small girl out 50 he was doing this, “She is 51 young to understand,” they said. 52 , one day, when the artist was painting a woman with no clothes on, he forgot to lock the door, and the girl suddenly ran into the room. Her mother ran up the stairs 53 her, but when she got to the room, the little girl was already in the room and looking at the woman. Both her parents waited for her to speak. For a few seconds the little girl said 54 , but then she ran to her mother and said angrily, “ 55 do you let her go about without shoes and socks on when you don’t let me?”

Part III: Reading Comprehension (30 marks)

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

Passage A

The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:

Price: ＄10

BOOKING

There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:

------ in person

The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m.—8 p. m.

------ by telephone

Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card（Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted）

------ by post

Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.

------ on line

Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. Com

DISCOUNTS:

Saver: ＄2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.

Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will